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Japanese convenience stores have so much more to offer than typical convenience stores in US. They are found at a few minute walking distance from anywhere in Tokyo and other cities.  At these drop-ins or so called "Convini", Japanese locals can grab a bite to eat or entire meals for the day, photocopy documents, print pictures, pay bills and even a place to sit and eat. Affordability among others explains their popularity. Samuel and Audrey were pleasantly surprised to find out how much $20 could buy for lunch.

While traveling, unexpected events are bound to happen and Samuel and Audrey had their share of things they could not control in Takayama. A torrential downpour for days caused buses and trains to be canceled.  Faced with the stressful situation, how will the video hosts tackle this challenge?

Samuel and Audrey take us on a tour of Shirakawago, a beautiful countryside in Japan. This rural area is known for its historic farm houses preserved to this day.  The old farm houses have a unique architectural style called Gassho identified by the steep roof top. The village is also designated as a world cultural heritage in 1995.

There are tours of every possible kind one can imagine in Tokyo.  Tonight, Simon and Martina are taking on Magical Bar Hopping Tour and they cannot hide excitement even before fun begins. The Meat Alley somehow gets lost in translation and Simon becomes extremely elated.  The presents the video host with a series of culinary delights.

This video reveals exactly which apps to use to get around Japan. These apps come in handy especially for first-time travelers in Japan.  Travel, food, and language are the three major areas most international tourists need help with. Unsurprisingly, Google does a lot of things according to Hannah, but she also introduces more advanced apps for those who want to go deeper.