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CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

I was wondering if anyone out there other than myself has been watching all of the amazing YOUTUBE videos that are out there in the Japan VLOGGING world. I am already in the works of creating my own VLOG. I at least want to get it up and running by the time I get to Japan.

Anyway, who are some of your favorite J-VLOGGERS?

Here are some of my favorites!

myargonauts - Jason is a Jet Vlogger who moved to Japan when he was 33. He did the Jet program to the max which is 5 years. Then he moved back to his hometown of San Diago. Recently, he moved back to Japan to accept a University position. His Vlog is one of the best and most informative on YOUTUBE.

Tokyocooney - He lives in Tokyo and makes great videos.

BusanKevin - Kevin once taught ESL in Korea and now lives in Kobe, Japan. His Youtube vlog now have over 17,000 subscribers and he is a great source for info on being an expat in Japan.

Givemeaflakeman - Victor aka. Givemeabreakman (his other channel). He is located somewhere around Nagoya and has more videos than you will be able to watch.

TkyoSam - A funny Vlogger from Chiba.

I will suggest other J-VLOGGERS at another time. Which ones are your favorite?

dgrey1986 · Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 45 Location: London, England

Thanks for the links. Like you I hope to start my own vlog too once I get to Japan. After looking around I decided to use Vegas Movie Studio 10. I'm still trying to decide how long I should make my intro to my videos. Have you or anyone else got any tips about making vlogs? Thanks.

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

I have a macbook and use Final Cut Pro. I am not sure what PC users out there use. Most software is really easy to use.

Let me suggest another YOUTUBE VLOG.

Japundit - He is the guy behind Japantalk.org. He has started recording video of his very super informative podcast show.

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

I would shoot a 5-8 minute introduction.

dgrey1986 · Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 45 Location: London, England

torontogirl88 · Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 38

Haha, I also am going to be vlogging in Japan Smile

cat mother · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 62

I'm not exactly a vlogger, but I do have a Japan-oriented YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/budgettroubleblog

I'm hoping to post more vloggish clips in the near future.

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

Very Nice!!!

I would bring it down to about 10 seconds

farracuda · Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Posts: 4

I'm planning starting up a vlog too, I figured why not jump on the bandwagon and give my point of view from my lilttle corner in Hamamatsu!

I have seen a couple of the bloggers that you mentioned and they are pretty good.

I also like atomicboyx and nagoyaga. Both of these blogs aren't as active as before, but they have a lot of fun videos and are entertaining.

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out! I did find a couple more great Vlogs this week.

Thatjapanesegirl - She is Japanese and speaks great English. Her vlogs are funny and fun.

FindMeInKurume - I love "shoutouts" on YOUTUBE. Today, I was watching BusanKevin's other channel jlandkev. He suggested findmeinkurume, and let me say that it was a really good find. This guy brings a 100% fresh prespective on Japan, and his videos are fantastic. He only has 100 supscribers, and I have a feeling that he is going to get really big. Anyway, check out findmeinkurume.

oneokbunny · Joined: 21 Feb 2011 Posts: 11 Location: California

wow my first post here
I love J-vlogs as well. I know I've met tokyocooney a few time he's great.

I was looking for one from an Interac ALT but haven't found a lot.

I am not in Japan yet but started my vlog about applying for an ALT job.

http://www.youtube.com/user/oneokusagi

Check it out i guess... Embarassed

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

I thought I would post a couple more of my favorite JVlog Youtubers..

WarmothStrat - http://www.youtube.com/user/WarmothStrat

WarmothStrat aka. Mully has lived in Japan for 20+ years and currently resides in Shizuoka.

NihonJenn - http://www.youtube.com/user/nihonjenn?blend=6&ob=5

Jenn teaches English and lives in Hokkaido. She does a segment on her channel that I love called "Name That Okashi".

My YouTube channel has been created and I will be creating my first video when my new HDcam arrives. My username is followbeninjapan, however I will need to post video before anyone subs. I will provide a link when it is ready to go.