Doing things in Japan while being ethical and whimsical.
I'm a journalist, English teacher, author and I've solo back packed Europe, taught English in Italy and I'm getting ready to cycle the entirety of Japan. Let's see if I can do it.
Also: Life in Japan, English teaching, stories, crazy adventures, minimalism, Japan’s hidden gems, healthy literary analysis, experiences, health and (most importantly) silliness.
Thank you for being part of my channel and sticking around.
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Tori in Japan
I appreciate everyone’s comments and support so far while I cycle and upload. I didn’t expect my head to be so empty from cycling and it’s very hard to keep up with nutrients. I’ve lost a lot of weight very quickly and it’s very hard to keep up my calories so when you see me on camera I’m in a more extreme exerted state- imagine this series like I’m on an episode of hot ones but no one’s interviewing me I’m literally alone with my weird ah thoughts and very very little time to edit. This is just what I’m doing with the time I have- and I hope it is of some fun. Thanks everyone ❤️
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Hey everyone, a video is not in the cards tonight. If you would like to support me on my journey, watching my videos and sharing them means a lot to me and if you really really want to support the channel and be extra special I have recently started members- so you can be a member of my channel.
I will get the next video out soon!
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Did you watch the frog shrine video yet? ⛩️ 🐸 #frogshrine #kaerujinja #fukuoka
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Hello everyone!
I had a video ready to upload about the situation with my channel but things have changed.
Since around April I have had more than what is required to be a partner on YouTube but I have been unsuccessful in getting my adsense account approved. This wasn't a big deal to me as I was still working in the JET program however, the problem persisted. Now Youtube has announced a change to the partnership program in a few months which will require double the current requirements for the program.
As I am traveling and preparing to cycle all of Japan soon, I lost hope in becoming a partner before starting the journey. I made a video explaining that I will be uploading videos about the journey regardless of the ability to make money from it-
but today I just learned that I was approved for the YouTube partner program.
I can't thank you all enough for this amazing journey so far and I can't wait to take you with me on the journey ahead.
Solo cycling Japan will not be easy, but I can't wait to share it with all of you. Thank you all so so much.
(and if you follow my Instagram you know I am currently in the states for the first time in 2 years, I was hit by a car while cycling on my first day. I am thankfully unharmed but more on that soon 💀🤣)
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Hello everyone,
2 days ago was my last day at work and also a massive earthquake in Kumamoto where I live. I partnered with Jake Adelstein and wrote a substack, which you can read at Tokyo Paladin. The aftershocks continue into this morning. For live updates visit my instagram and stay tuned for a video on the situation.
tokyopaladin.substack.com/
My heart goes out to the victims and those still without power or water.
2 months ago | [YT] | 9
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Finishing up work is busy, but many adventures and stories await. Hang tight. 🐥🪖
2 months ago | [YT] | 9
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I'd like to thank everyone for my recent video getting over 3.5k views! I was super sure I'd be able to get my next video out on my mega long train ride to Beppu on Sunday but I fell asleep and I'm still sleepy. My schedule is crazy right now but I am working on a new video- hang tight my silly geese more fun is on the way. 🪿
2 months ago | [YT] | 14
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The rest of the Nagasaki series will come out soon, hopefully Monday. But I'm currently doing 11 hour day cycle trip in the pouring rain. Can't wait to share all the fun adventurees. Thank you for watching and sharing and if you want more please visit me on my instagram.
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Hello everyone!
I want to thank everyone who’s reached out to me and who have commented on any of my videos recently. I have tried answering all of them in my videos instead of answering them in the comments- but there are some I still need to get to. I haven’t forgotten you.
I will likely do a whole QnA on the jet program so please leave any burning questions on my latest video. I am currently stranded in Nagasaki and I’m working on a collection of travel videos so stay tuned and thank you so much!
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Thank you so much to those who have watched my humble love letter to the Kumamoto One Piece statues. I would like to cycle to all 10 of them in one day (which may or may not be physically possible but time will tell) Until then please enjoy this video. Next episode of life in Japan will involves frogs, a fun story, or both. Try and guess what it's about in the comments.
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