I Can’t BELIEVE it Finally Happened?! (Van life Japan)

Most people have bucket lists. Things that they want to do before they die. And most people's are pretty straightforward. See the seven wonders of the world. Maybe skydive. But Amy's is a little bit different. She wants to go to the beatboxing world championships. She wants to learn the haka. Sleep in a hanging hotel in Peru. I've never got into my accommodation this way before. Check. But one wish on Amy's bucket list is happening this week. And no, it's not the penis festival in Japan. It's to do a camper van road trip around Mount Fuji. So close. We can almost touch it. So this week, she's about to get sea. Fuji's out. And we'll be doing it with our mate Alan. You getting in? Oh, go on then. What have you done Trav? Amy. Morning lads. Welcome to our Mazda Alan home for the next week. Mazda Alan. You buzzing for your little bucket list road trip babes? Honestly, I cannot wait. It's been on my list for such a long time, but I never actually thought that Mount Fuji in a camper van would happen. It's kind of leveled up my bucket list dream. Can't wait. First, we're going to drive down to the Izu Peninsula because we found a class spot that we want to show you. It's not really on route, but we thought it was so magic that we have to take you there. Put your belts on and let's go. Alan's a bit stiff. Watch out lady. So we actually picked up this RV in Tokyo last night from Tokyo RV campers. This is a road trip Trav. Who would have thought you can just go like an hour and a half outside of Tokyo and be in the full forest, like be in the mountains, be with the cherry blossom because they're out now, which is amazing. Chef Travski on the ones and twos. What's for lunch Kit? We are having avocado pickle and cheese sandwiches. We just discovered this stuff in the supermarket and it is a game changer. How much cheese do you want? All of it. We were supposed to make these, put in our lunch box, to put in our backpacks, to take to the place that we're going to right now. But we're so hungry, we're going to eat them now. How is it? Best sandwich you've ever had in your life. Is that what you mean to say? Not of my life. Thought so. Let's show you around. Bye Alan. I just love how you can come to Japan, pick like a little pocket of land to just explore. So we've done two little pockets now and I feel like Japan... Three? Three. This will be our third. Yeah. It's just so exciting. You could spend six years in Japan and not see it all. All the cherry blossoms are out. You're matching them today Trev. Already found the spot. Shall we go? We should go Craig because the first review on this is, I have travelled the world extensively and this is the best place I've ever been. So... That is stunning. Watch your step Trev. It just comes out of nowhere. Of course. Ticket for me. We have to count all of our change. Don't take card, he has to bring cash. It's going to be a while. So glad we had all that change. We literally scraped together 2,000 yen. But there's like loads of different onsens all dotted around and all of them have got a view of this waterfall. What a spot this is. I can't wait to get in. Race you. They love a communal sandal in Japan. So I got this little blue number. It was definitely worth the drive just for this. Where in the world could you do this though? With a view of a massive waterfall. Japan is just a country that keeps giving. So obviously this is a paid onsen. There's no showers before. So don't come for us in the comments. You could just get straight in the onsen. We did shower this morning at the hotel. Looks like you died on the bottom half. I forgot to fix my legs. By removing locations. There's like a little cave one by here. And then there's two more just here. We went to visit the capybaras. And I was probably jealous of their lifestyle. So maybe you can see me now. The waterfall looks a bit left out over there. I feel like you need someone to swim in his water. So I'm going in. Look at these little sandals. Matchy matchy. Happy about your hair, babe? You should come in, babe. It's really nice. It's not that cold compared to what we've been in. Oh, go on then. It is not warm. Oh no. Do you regret it? Or are you feeling good? No, I feel alive. Alive, alive-o, I feel. If you want to know where this spot is. And all of the other spots that we've been to. On this Japan series so far. Then head to our website. And buy our Japan Google map. We've got it all pinned out for you. For your next trip to Japan. Back in Allen. So now we're going to make our way towards Mount Fuji. And towards this kid's bucket dreams. So I've only seen Mount Fuji on a Microsoft desktop. I just think it's going to be really magic. And like atmospheric. And it'll make me feel something. We're going to find a park up just before then. But I will be keeping my eyes and my peripheral vision closed to any mountains. Because I want to see it in all of its entirety tomorrow morning. And we've got a sick spot to go and have a look at it. I can't wait. Right there Trev. Put your foot down and let go. You're such a spoilt tart Craig. This is how you feel all the time in custard isn't it? Welcome aboard our Mazda Allen. He's retro, but he's a beauty. So here is the living area. Where you can seat four friends. And have a cup that won't fall over. Storage in the top for all of your knickknacks. I do actually think my knickers are in there. We get our pennies. I beg your pardon. Kitchen sink with running water. To follow me to the back. This is where we will be storing all of our luggage and clothing. What I love about this van is these windows open all the way. Lovely. If you were going to build a camper van that is where you would put the toilet. This camper van however is more rugged than that. And it doesn't have one. Nice big worktop here where we put our little cooker. I say little, wait till you see it. It's massive. Big storage bit here for your snacks. More storage here. VCR recorder. Actually no this is sat-nav. Lefridge. What that? No it's not a wall. It's a bed. Watch this. Your batteries and some shoe storage. Also all your switches for your lights. And two switches that we don't know what they do. And then these weird things pull out. And there's a bar that goes across there. Because this whole living area turns into a double bed. No this is not my toolbox. Also not a coffin. It's an oven mate. It's not an oven. It's a cooker. This van also comes equipped with a heater. Which we're probably going to need this week. Because it's going to get a bit cold. I'm a six foot male from South Wales. And I fit in this bed quite comfortably. You're only six foot. Five, six tops. Go take measure. I'll show you. But we did have to buy that. It wasn't included. So if you do rent this van and you see this. You're welcome. You want to cook some spaghetti Japanese? Get the Coleman out. You're in an island. You're having a great time. I can neither confirm nor deny that we pulled over and had a nap. But we're going to get back on the road anyway. If we ever left the road that is. This is our park up for the night. That actually took a lot longer than we thought it would. Bless him our Alan. You know he's an elderly part of our family. So he was a bit slower than we assumed he would be. But that's fine. We're just going to make some dinner now. And get into bed. And what are you going to cook us then Greg for dinner? What are you going to make us? Uh lasagna. Thank God we don't have the ingredients for a lovely lasagna. What do we have? I'm not sure. But I do know that I drove again. So you could cook. This ain't a game. This ain't no competition. I've been driving you around the world for years in that bus. You drive for 10 minutes. And you hand it over to me. Sorry the camera's gotta just be put down a second. Let's make some for dinner. We're gonna have lasagna. I'll just sit down your tart. I'll do it. This is our gas stove. She's a bit anti-social. I'll show you why in a second. Vegetable curry or keema curry. What's keema when it's at home? Keema it is. This is why it's anti-social. Would you like a salad starter? Actually you're not getting one. You're gonna be sous chef or you're gonna give me attitude? I'm a little bit busy. Doing? Research. Do you qualify to do this? Come on. I hope you're not expecting much Craig. As usual I will go to Mio Curry in Japan. You know you've done the veg first. Good luck to us. That's on the sofa that one. Oh never. Look at that. Don't rub it in. Like it was never there. Pause it, well done. Damn it. Okay so there's not really any room for tofu there. So we're just gonna pop it on top and hope that it cooks. Ah voila. You're an absolute gem. How is it? It looks like you're enjoying yourself. Do some babes. Funny how Craig says I'll get shot me doing the dishes. You want another scrap? This is forever always the worst part of van life. Doing the mother****** dishes. Sink's blocked, time for bed. It's like a fridge when you open that. Home security. A bit more threatening than the last one we had. And then Eddie said don't stand on the table. Some Olympian you are. Quite snug. You getting in? Oh don't break it. I didn't eat that much. How many people can this support? One Craig and how many Trebs? I'm gonna sleep on the floor I think. Come on you gotta get up. Hang on. It's got me bent. Wow that's close innit. It is quite cozy. Lovely and warm now. Today was just like a little teaser. Tomorrow magic happens. It's gonna be sensational. Nice day. Oh hose your mullet is looking precious this morning. I woke up like this. All right who's making coffee because I'm just gonna let you know. It's not gonna be me. Baba. Coffee. Start navigation. So today is the day. We are going to see our friend Mount Fuji. Madam Fuji what are you saying? Spoilt tart innit babes. I would very much like to get some coffee first before we start with the insults. Thank you Craig. Nice cherry blossoms. Nice train. Little locomotive in the corner. We love a train. I just love transportation. Now I'm no advocate for tax dodgers. But if you rent an RV or a 4x4 Starbucks is a great place to come and do your business. They've also got a really good plant-based range of food. And the one thing that you have to get if you come to Japan. I don't know if they do this anywhere else but they've got this caramel oat cake. I've probably had 25 of these since I've been here. It's the best thing I've ever tasted. You know when you come to different countries and Starbucks has got like different things. I think Japan tops it all. Cheers. Let's go to shimmy Yoshida. I see what you did there. We're two minutes away and I can't actually see it anywhere. They must have moved it. Have they moved it? They've moved it yeah. He says he can't see it. Are you lying? No. You're not? It's a hoax mate. Mount Fuji does not exist. Okay I think this is the turn in. There's a lot of people taking photos. Oh my god there is. Oh that makes me so tired. Can you see it? You can see the tip. There's clouds everywhere. It's pretty spectacular though. I'm gonna wait. Crikey she's big mate. I think we should wait for those clouds to pass. Because that is going to be one epic view of that mountain. Parking please. To kill some time we found this shop. It's just a self-service thrift shop. There's no staff. You just go in, do your shopping and then there's a vending machine to pay at the end. How trusting is that? That would be gardening Barry mate. I'd put it all under my armpits in my pockets and I'd run out. You find a Mount Fuji jumbo t-shirt. Holler because I want one. This whole street is a view of the mountain when it's not cloudy. But there's not actually much on it. I thought it would be like teaming with touristy shops and bits selling like trinkets and key rings and stuff like that. But there's literally, it's like a normal town. There's actually not that much to see here. Which is neither good nor bad really. Sometimes it's awful when it's a proper touristy place. Yeah it's quite nice to see that it's authentically itself. Yeah just got a stunning view. She's having a good time though. Behind you is a Mount Fuji but she is closed. Could be it for a few days. Well I guess we'll just go home then. So this thing has gone on. What happens now then? We take Alan for a joyride. We are a minute over our hour that we paid for. So Craig's just gone to pay again. Won't take my money. Everybody's is up though. So unless everybody's gone over their time. I don't know what that means. A lot of you asking what app we use to translate with the camera. It's just Google Translate. Game changer when you're in Japan. Thank you. We got it. With some help from some friends you know. Quick bro you've got three minutes before that goes back up. I know. Just take my handbag off. Quick take your handbag off love. So we headed to the 7-Eleven to buy loads of snacks and to drown our sorrows. And we were hoping by the time we got to our next destination, the clouds would have parted and we'd be able to see the glorious mountain. Quite busy. Hopefully we can get a spot. Because it's an epic spot. We're in lads. We're in. And we were hoping by the time we got to our camping spot for the night, the clouds would have parted and we'd be able to see the glorious mountain. All right. Making our way downtown. Going to park with a view of Fuji. We're going to plonk ourselves right by here. The time has come. It's come. Fuji's out. She's pure naked. And the sun's just hitting her. It looks epic. This is the dream. This is the bucket list. Camping. Fuji. I'm ready. Oh wow. That is magnificent. And the light on it as well. Imagine climbing that. You can't climb it. People climb to the top of that. We're doing that tomorrow. No way. What a spot we found. Ah, makes you want to cry. Just give us a hug Craig. Just give us a hug. Everybody got some killer spots right next to the water. We came a little bit late so our spot isn't as primo. So we're going to go for a little walk and enjoy it from another spot. Isn't it Trev? Yep. So we asked the guy in reception, can we rent a kayak? Because this would have been an ideal spot. The kayaks are literally right here. Right by there. And he said, no, it's too dangerous. It's too cold. Like surely that's my decision. He goes, yeah, maybe in May. May, be warmer then. Look at that camper. So cute. I didn't know whether to do this little monologue or not, because I thought I might cry. But I feel like this needs to be said. Just sitting here now, like looking at that huge mountain and just knowing that this has been on my bucket list for such a long time and now we're here, just makes me incredibly proud of both me and Craig. And I guess we never really say that because we never really have time to sort of sit back and realise what we've done, like what we've accomplished and how we live the life we now live. You have only got one life. Do what you want to do. Put all of your hard work into a passion that you've got or, you know, change it up. Rule your own world. That's what we preach here on our channel. And if you've got a passion and you've set your mind towards it, it can be done. And I think that is just what this pinnacle moment has led me to just think about. It's just how amazing life can be when you're truly living it. Some of you might be thinking, like, how do I go and do the thing that I want to do? For example, you want to be a photographer or you want to be a chef. Find somebody who does that. Find somewhere where you can, like, shadow somebody or do it, even if it's just to get your foot in the door, do it for free. Until you start trying to go towards what you want to do, you will just end up settling and just going through the motions. Pick what you want to do and figure out how you can do it. Because you won't regret it. Amen. We decided to sleep separately because there wasn't much room on the bottom couch. But the temperature dropped loads last night. It's always the fetal position for most of it. But we're hooking up to a super clear day. So we're gonna make some coffees and go and see our mate, Fudgie. No sugar, a little bit of milk, please. Try it. Do you feel like you've got superpowers? Because you slept so close to the mountain. You're a mountain perv, yeah. There she blows! Wow. Oh, that's what I wanted. When the vans are rocking, Trev's buzzing to see Mount Fuji. Uh, where did you get that kayak from, please? Let's get this road trip on the road. Should I have gone down there? Yeah, you should have, yeah. So cool, man. She's incredible. I just feel something for it. Advancing the mountain, yeah. We're actually not here at the right time. You can only climb it, I think, July to September. Thank God. Aim, Amy, where are you? Amy! Oh, there she is. Camouflage is good, man. Yeah, so out in nature today, in the forest. I am the forest. I just thought I'd take you to this little spot because it's a bit of a hidden gem. But I found it online. Let me just show you. I had to do it. So the 1000 yen note has got a picture of Mount Fuji on and this is the spot. Slummy chuffed with his alfalfa, aren't you? Well, I was like, according to the geological dimensions of this landscape, this is apparently where this should have been. And it is. Sorry for all the Mount Fuji spam. It's just so hard to not film it or photograph it. Hold on to your seats, please. What have you done, Trev? That's the deposit gone. Come on, Alan. Goodbye for Alan. We made it! Let's get a boat. So we're here, but no one else is. Konnichiwa. Can we rent a boat? No, fishing only. You're right there, Trev. I think the only thing that's going to make me feel better is food. We wanted to eat at a nice fancy restaurant, but the queues are like 15 minutes long. So we're at the 7-Eleven, eating snacks on the floor instead. Romantic, innit, babes? I was 7-Eleven-fueled. Come to a hot spot. Hot! What are you saying, Trev? That ain't happening. Physical exercise. Trevor's nemesis. I'm sure if any of you remember when we were in Osaka, and we were like, we're not really temple or shrine people. And here we are, shrining it and templing it at large. Japan just does it another level though, so you gotta. I think today's going to all be about how many views, how many ways can we see Mount Fuji? Where are we? You'd think they would have an escalator or lift or something there. I knew there was a connection. Daffodil, the Welsh national flower. And we're from Wales. One love, Japan. Legit, we're the wild boar though. You can bite me, I don't care. That's very special, Craig. This is an Instagram versus reality. Don't blame them though. This is the best view in the city, hands down. Not that we've seen much, just the 7-Eleven. Do you reckon if I asked her, she'd let me borrow her dog? I just love it. I love it. One of my favourite things to do at those spots is just offer people photos and then just take like 20, every different angle, every different width. Because I know that's what I want when I ask someone to take my photo. We've literally been here about an hour and a half, just taking other people's pictures. We've been using film cameras, phone cameras, camera cameras. A girl came up to me, she goes, can you ask your husband to take the photos of me? I think he's very good at taking photos. Alright guys, see ya. Just new friends we made. Basically locals now, aren't we? We're the wild boar. I think they just say that to entice people like you in. It enticed me. Shrine bride like a diamond. So, shrine bride. Oh, that's how you do it, is it? My jokes are wasted on you, Trev. Okay, what's the plan? We need to eat some food that's not 7-Eleven and Ari. So we're going to go to a restaurant, yeah? You take me where you want, babes. The world is your oyster. That's your back, chat, as well. I don't know where I'm going. What do you think he's saying? What are you doing? Please track down an Amy Bannister for parking illegally. Try me. Oh, do you like my bracelet, by the way? It's so cute. Talking of bracelets, I got a bottle of whiskey. Amy, Amy. That is made from the waters of Mount Fuji. Yeah. What? Where are you? Oh my God, Craig. I literally thought there was an earthquake. Oh my goodness. There is someone behind you right now. But the only thing open is the tempura place. Go left. Tempura! 25-minute wait. But let me show you something really cool about Japan. You go to a lot of restaurants. What they'll do is they'll display the food in the window so you know exactly what you're going to get. Genius. So after this delicious meal, we've decided we're going to stay somewhere fancy. Fresh miso soup. You get free refills here, as well. So you're going to buy a big jug. We were en route to one accommodation, but we've spotted one on the way, which looks pretty decent. So we're going to see if they've got a room. Fingers crossed they've got a room with a view. Hi, I'm just wondering if you have any rooms available with a view of Mount Fuji. Royal Suite. How much is that one? I guess we're not staying there, then. No room. Well, they've got one room, but it's 780 quid. Oh, wow. Okay, get in then. We need a few more paper rounds before we can stay there. He gave me a discount. Well, let's try that other spot. Didn't want to stay anyway. See you when you lower your prices, yeah? Look at this place. It's like a museum, not a hotel. Craig, have you thought this? It smells like a beautifully groomed man in here. Who do you think is sniffing? They'll take one look at us now and go, no, get back in, Alan. Yes, I had a phone number. Okay. You're looking for the one night? That's please. Before we go any further, we will be eating packet noodles for the rest of this trip. There's totally worth it. This is the fanciest hotel room we've probably ever stayed in. This place is immaculate. Mate, can you believe the view out the window? This ain't a room. This is an arena. I mean, we're obviously not used to this, but the crazy thing is like when you check in in a place like this, they literally treat you like royalty. Look at the tea set. You're joking. Suit you, sir. Apparently, it's only recently been built. It's been open for about half a year. You're not good. We need to go and get our stuff from Alan. Is there a bath? Oh, there is a bath. They've also got an onsen here. Oh, peep show, Craig, peep show. Exactly how I'd do my hotel if I was going to make one. I mean, I'm all for RV life, but... But, but, uh, they are soft as you like. Maybe you can get some dodgy, well-used ones. They're a bit rough on the old bum. Should we just bring up a few people and just invite them over for a party? We'll use that because that's the only thing we can afford is hot water now. And of course, we get pyjamas. I can't wait to just strut around this hotel in my pyjamas. But Craig didn't actually tell you the best thing about this spot. Next to us is actually a really famous racing track. What's it called? Fuji Speedway. And there's actually going to be a race on it tomorrow morning. So we'll get to see it. Oh, I'm just going to go back and get our bags from the van. Just come outside, realised Alan, he's fuming. Look at his eyes. Did you leave the lights on? It's a reflection of the brake lights over there. I'll just be in the walk-in wardrobe for the evening. Honey, I'm home. Put that on. We're going out, out. Follow me. So I've got my bottle of Fuji whiskey with a view. So I'm going to take a sip of this so that whenever I go back to this, I'll be like, oh, remember that time in the Speedway hotel? Fill her up, Holmes. You're on your holidays. Cheers, babes. Cheers. Do you want to try it? No. Oh, decent grant, Matt. Cheers. Cheers to you. What a day. Lovely day. Nice day. Not bad, eh, kid? Just magic, Craig. Just flipping magic, mate. I'm not crying, you are. We got up a little bit late this morning. Hashtag self-care. It's just so relaxing in this room because the windows are so big. You're like immersed in nature and the birds are singing and it's a beautiful day. We're about to go and smash the buffet breakfast. It's so lovely to be able to do this though, isn't it? Just once in a blue moon, you know, treat yourself to something exquisite. We sure this is okay now, yeah? He definitely did say pyjamas for breakfast, yeah? I hope so. There's no one else wearing their pyjamas. Oh my days, look at this. It wasn't a vegan section, but it's a proper posh spread. We have actually got avocado toast coming as well. Winning. Are you the only ones in our PJs? I don't care. I'm having a good time and I found a vegan cake. So that's all that matters. Where's the rest, fam? This might be the best orange juice I've ever had in my life. Okay, so I've got my Speedway pyjamas. I've got my Speedway robe. I've got my free Speedway bag. Ready? This is one of the main reasons we booked this spot. It's just so posh. Look at all the little creams in there. Mineral water from Mount Fuji. That's nice. I don't know about you, Trev, but I look, smell and feel like a million dollars after that. There's a plunge pool, a sauna. Just luxury living, lads. I wonder how Alan's doing. Probably fuming. Watching him not start now. I know. We could hear the rev of engines from our hotel room. So we've come to the viewing spot. Oh my god, this is class. If you love motorsports, this is for you. What I love about this experience is that we literally just walked into this. We had no idea this hotel existed. We had no idea that this circuit existed. And it turns out it's pretty famous in Formula 1. So for all the F1 fans out there, you should come and stay in this hotel. You're gonna love it. Bye, five-star hotel. Is it five stars? Gotta be. I mean, there's vehicles in the reception. And hello, Mr. Mazda Alan. I've missed him. I've seen him go around the track earlier. Alan! All right, lads. That is it for this week's video. Just want to say, absolutely the best road trip ever. This is bloody brilliant, isn't it? It's just exploded all of my expectations for camping and traveling around Mount Fuji. Like, I've just been blown away. It really has just smacked me in the jaw and left me gobsmacked. So we're about to take Alan to one of the strangest festivals in the world. So come back next week. You're not going to want to miss it, lads. It's going to be hilarious, slightly scary, strange, but bloody brilliant. See you there. Dear diary, today I cooked a tofu curry. Road trip! She's retro, but she's a beauty. Alan's a boy. you