Influencers are taking over the travel scene – explore Japan with these YouTubers

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

In an era where new media is thriving, many ordinary individuals have turned to YouTube to film, edit, and share their lives with others, becoming some of today’s most popular online influencers – YouTubers. These YouTubers come from various countries and introduce viewers to the diverse cultures, characteristics, lifestyles, work environments, food, and other unique aspects of their homelands. Japan is a popular travel destination, yet there are many distinctive cultural elements that even travel experiences may not fully reveal. Let these YouTubers living in Japan introduce them to you through high-quality videos.

1. Ryuuu TV / Learn Japanese, Explore Japan

Ryuuu TV is a channel run by a couple focused on content related to Japan. RYU is a Malaysian man studying in Japan, while YUMA is a Japanese woman who has studied in Taiwan. Both are fluent in Mandarin and decided to use this platform to share more about Japan with Chinese-speaking audiences who love the country. They teach practical Japanese in a fun way through everyday stories. Ryuuu TV releases a new video related to Japanese culture every evening at 7 PM. The themes vary daily, 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 great channel for anyone looking to deeply understand Japanese culture in an easy and accessible way.

2. Alan Channel / Alan’s Channel

Alan is a Taiwanese man who went to Japan to work after completing his graduate studies in Taiwan. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by Japanese manga and games, which inspired him to pursue his dreams in Japan after finishing his education. Alan’s channel showcases various aspects of working life in Japan, often featuring street interviews with different Japanese people to break common stereotypes and gain insight into the Japanese way of thinking. He tries all kinds of local Japanese food and introduces different regional delicacies. He also frequently brings Taiwanese snacks for his coworkers to try and observes the reactions and thoughts of his Japanese colleagues. If you want to learn about Japanese workplace culture and discover unique aspects of Japan, don’t miss any of the videos on Alan’s channel.