Tokyo Vlog Summary

Introduction

• The presenter visited Tokyo for work at the end of January.
• The vlog captures the presenter’s experiences in Jinboucho, a shopping area known for bookstores and cafes.

Journey to the Station

• Time: Around 8:30 AM.
• Location: Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Stopped at the parking lot in the basement of the station.

Kofu Station

• Description of Kofu Station, which has various shops.
• Souvenirs:
  • Purchased Shingenmochi, a famous sweet from Yamanashi.
  • Interaction with the store staff regarding the purchase.

Train Journey

• Snack Purchase: At the ticket office, bought Kurodama, a snack related to Jujutsu Kaisen.
• First destination: Shinjuku via train.
• Cafe Latte: Bought coffee from a self-service machine before boarding the train.
• Chose a seat with a view of Mt. Fuji but was unable to see it due to clouds.

Arriving in Shinjuku

• Changed to the Toei Shinjuku Line.
• Directions to Minami Kaisatsu noted.
• Signage Navigation: Understanding signs for train transfers.
• Took the train to the destination station.

Exploring Jinbocho

• Post-work visit to Jinbocho, known for old bookstores.
• Noted that Jinbocho has many local shops and specializes in various genres of books (history, literature, art, etc.).
• Mentioned a store that sells Ukiyo-e, railroad books, and old maps.

Bookstore Visit

• Interaction at a Korean bookstore and video permission granted for YouTube.
• Selected a book for purchase and received a bookmark.
• Noted a recommendation for interested readers.

Lunch Experience

• Wanted to visit an old-fashioned cafe but opted for another restaurant due to crowds.
• Ordered a dish called Napolitan, a popular dish that is seasoned with ketchup.

Closing Remarks

• Encouraged viewers to leave feedback in the comments.
• Acknowledged viewer feedback on previous videos, particularly about sushi.
• Addressed the importance of confidence in speaking Japanese.
• Promoted a course aimed at helping improve Japanese speaking skills.
• Encouraged viewers to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.