Influencers are taking over! Travel Japan with these YouTubers

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots / Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported

In this era of increasingly advanced new media, many ordinary people have taken to using the YouTube platform to film and edit videos themselves, sharing their lives with a wider audience and becoming the most popular internet celebrities — YouTubers. These YouTubers, some of whom live in different countries, introduce the culture, characteristics, lifestyles, work, food, and other unique aspects of their host nations. Japan is a popular travel destination for many, yet there are many distinctive cultural elements that even travelers may not fully experience. Let these YouTubers living in Japan introduce them to you through high-quality videos.

1. Ryuuu TV / Learning Japanese and Discovering Japan

Ryuuu TV is a channel operated by a couple focusing on content related to Japan. RYU is a Malaysian man studying in Japan, while YUMA is a Japanese woman who once studied in Taiwan. Both speak Chinese and have decided to use this channel to share more about Japan with Chinese people who love the country. They also teach practical Japanese in a fun way through everyday stories. Ryuuu TV releases a video related to Japanese culture every evening at 7 PM. Each day's theme varies, covering topics such as learning Japanese, exploring Japanese culture, life in Japan, crane games, various quirky Japanese things, and they also interview locals to understand the psychology and thoughts of Japanese people. It’s a high-quality channel for anyone who wants to deeply understand Japanese culture in an easy and accessible way.

2. Alan Channel / The Alan Channel

Alan is a Taiwanese man who went to work in Japan after completing his postgraduate studies in Taiwan. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by Japanese manga and games, which led him to pursue his dreams in Japan after finishing his education. Alan’s channel showcases various aspects of working life in Japan, and he often conducts street interviews with different Japanese people to break common stereotypes and understand the thought processes of the Japanese. He tries all kinds of local Japanese foods, introducing various regional delicacies, and frequently brings Taiwanese snacks for his colleagues to try, observing how his Japanese coworkers react and what they think. If you want to learn about Japanese workplace culture and discover unique things about Japan, don’t miss any of Alan Channel’s videos.