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World's Shortest Escalator

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John discovers the world's shortest escalator in Japan.  How short is it? You ask.  Less than 3 feet long, and yes, it's in operation. It's probably easier for people to use the stairs next to it. Japan is always ready to serve the laziest people. The video host also reveals the longest escalator that ascends 11 floors.

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Japan's Most Favorite Beef Bowl Restaurant

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Sukiya is the most popular beef bowl restaurant in Japan with over 1,900 locations, outperforming its fierce competitors Yoshinoya with 1,185 locations and Matsuya with 1,126 locations. Simon and Martina are to prove why this biggest beef bowl franchise are winning the battle.

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Number One Ramen Town in Japan

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Chris and Ryotaro venture up north through snowy Japan region to their final destination, Ramen town, but not before stopping and exploring some historic points of interest while giving their viewers some interesting historical facts at each stop.

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Why people love to bathe in onsen in Japan

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People love to bathe in onsen or natural hot springs in Japan. This explains why there are thousands of ryokan or Japanese style hotels featuring onsen. These are the places to visit to relax and recuperate from stressful work days. The guests are treated like king or queen during the entire stay.  No Yu, a family-owned ryokan has been in operation for 113 years.

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When Not To Visit Japan

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John asks his viewer when is the good time to visit Japan while he is shivering on a cold rainy day in Tokyo. The video host immediately rules out February and March due to unpredictable weather with high fluctuation in temperature.  While filming this video in March the tuber answers the question with rather narrow windows of the year.

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