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Japan Shopping Mission for Our Cruise Cabin! | Villa Vie

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been dreaming about coming to Japan for years. the food, the culture, the incredible design.

It's one thing to live on a cruise ship. It's another thing entirely to truly make your cabin your own.

We are so thrilled to be here. We are so excited to explore this country.

It took a while and several ports, but we were finally able to find a piece that we both loved.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Use a translation app or phone for navigation and communication if you don't speak Japanese.
โœ“Leave wall space bare to find unique, story-filled pieces for your cabin.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not speaking Japanese โ€” Use a combination of US mobile and Aerote for data, translation, and navigation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I personalize my cruise cabin with unique items from Japan?
QWhat is it like to shop in Japan for cruise cabin decor?
QHow do I navigate Japan without speaking the language?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hachinohe4 Happy Bacon
Hakodate3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Kagoshima4ยฝ Happy Bacon
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Our ultimate Japan shopping mission begins! Join us as we hunt for unique, story-filled treasures to transform our Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship cabin into our dream home. This isn't just any vacation; it's a dedicated hunt to personalize our home on the sea. Our life of residential cruising means making our space truly our own, and we knew Japan would have the perfect pieces. This Japan travel vlog follows our quest across Hakodate, Hachinohe, and Kagoshima to find the perfect cruise cabin decor. Living full-time on the Villa Vie Odyssey presents a unique challenge: how do you build a home piece by piece while constantly moving? Our Japan shopping adventure was filled with excitement, rainy days, and the challenge of navigating a new culture, but we were determined to find special items to continue our cruise cabin decor project. From bustling markets to serene antique shops, this is the story of how we're making residential cruising feel like home. Follow along to see if our ambitious Japan shopping trip was a success and how weโ€™re personalizing our life on the Villa Vie Odyssey. โœจ What do you think of the antique Chinese art we found in Japan? โœจ Let us know your thoughts on our special find in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ ------------------------------------ ๐Ÿ“ฐ Dive deeper into the story, and head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/ ------------------------------------ ๐Ÿ“• Curious about life on a RESIDENTIAL CRUISE? We literally wrote THE BOOK on it! Get your copy here: https://dchiddengems.etsy.com ------------------------------------ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Explore Our Video Locations! See all the amazing places we've filmed on our interactive Google Map: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [Together we mutually share benefits from the proven products on this page, and as an Amazon Associate and other affiliate partners we earn from qualifying purchases.] ๐Ÿ›’ Amazon Travel Store (Gear & Cruise Essentials): https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems ๐ŸŽจ Custom Merch (Cards, Mugs, T-Shirts & More - fully customizable!): https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 ๐Ÿงณ Premium Luggage (Carl Friedrik): Travel in style like us! https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101416266-17071369 ๐Ÿ“ž Global Connectivity (Airalo eSIMs): Easy data on the go. https://airalo.pxf.io/OeoRrW ๐ŸŒ Secure Internet & Streaming (ExpressVPN): Stay safe online. https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths ๐ŸŽฅ Copy Our Vlogging Cameras, Microphones & Other Equipment https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems/list/3MHA0JSRQZSCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_NSC3EJPNY1F280TWG008 ------------------------------------ ๐Ÿค Support Our Channel ๐Ÿค Enjoying our content? You can help us keep creating in a few ways: ๐Ÿ‘"Super Thanks" button under the video for a one-time donation. ๐Ÿ™Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ The Villa Vie Residences Website has additional information: https://bit.ly/VVROdyssey ๐ŸคIf we provided info that helped your decision to buy a cabin, we would love for you to mention our names at time of purchase. It would give us a referral reward, but there is no pressure for you to mention us. The VVR link identifies our channel but is non-affiliate. Please keep in mind that this represents our life experiences only and no one should engaged in real estate investments without appropriate financial consideration and guidance. ABOUT US: We are a couple (a psychologist and business executive) who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Lately our slow travel has been aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in which we invested substantially in the cabin we own and a small amount in the company. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ ๐ŸŽฆ Chapters 0:00 Intro to Villa Vie Odyssey in Japan 2:03 Hakodate Japan 5:41 Challenges of a New Country 7:03 Hachinoche Japan 8:55 Kagoshima Japan