This Month Was Tough on Us..

PewDiePie| 00:25:38|Mar 24, 2026
Chapters9
The travelers land and settle back into Japan, expressing relief at the travel, recounting the return, and mentioning plans to see dogs and friends.

A warm, chaotic month in Japan with family, hikes, cute park outings, and candid sponsor plugs from PewDiePie that feel oddly relatable.

Summary

PewDiePie guides us through a month that felt nonstop for his family as they return to Tokyo after a sun-soaked escape. He tackles renewing his Japanese driver’s license, noting it was surprisingly painless, even without a translator this time. The vlog follows playful, everyday moments—Momo the dog enjoying the leaves, Be’s climbing victory on a slide, and the family adjusting to life in Shinagawa. They explore Mount Kobo and an autumn-stilled landscape with fleeting Fuji glimpses, before lighting up a Christmas tree in Yokohama and soaking in the festive market vibes. Sanrio Puroland provides a whimsical break, including a family-friendly boat ride and plenty of smiles. Along the way, PewDiePie juggles humor with real family concerns, like a stubborn stomach bug that manages to derail plans for days, and he even throws in a sponsored plug for NordVPN and GFuel that lands with his signature, low-key sincerity. The day ends with a mix of cozy moments at the Christmas markets and a practical car update that hints at a February-delivery Mitsubishi Delica. Overall, the vlog feels like a real-family-in-Japan diary with the expected PewDiePie humor, honest moments, and a few product shoutouts tucked in.

Key Takeaways

  • PewDiePie renewed his Japanese driver’s license solo, discovering the process was easier than expected and without a prior translator.
  • Beard and the family battled a severe illness—peaking at 40°C for Be and others—highlighting the real, unglamorous side of travel with kids.
  • Mount Kobo hike delivered late-fall scenery and bear warnings, with an attempted viewing deck that briefly disappointed before the day’s秋 colors shined through.
  • Sanrio Puroland offered a memorable, kid-friendly boat ride and excellent photo opportunities, reinforcing the park as a reliable family outing in Japan.
  • NordVPN and GFuel receive prominent, personable sponsor placements that feel integrated rather than jarring, showcasing PewDiePie’s authentic use and endorsement.
  • A new Mitsubishi Delica is teased as the family’s next car, set to arrive in February, signaling a shift toward practical, family-focused travel plans.

Who Is This For?

Fans of PewDiePie and long-form travel vlogs will enjoy the candid family moments, travel mishaps, and Japan-specific details; it's especially useful for viewers planning family trips to Tokyo or attending autumn/winter events in Japan.

Notable Quotes

"I got my license it was way easier than I thought"
Beard describing renewing his Japanese driver’s license.
"wash your hands don't lick toilet seats and don't kiss strangers"
A lighthearted but real health reminder during a sick month.
"Swamp water Straight From the Source the nectar of Youth Shrek's mouth himself"
GFuel flavor joke that doubles as a genuine product plug.
"it's actually a really good flavor"
Beard commenting on the unique GFuel flavor (My Thai/Japanese flavor moment).
"thank you nordvpn... check out nordvpn.com/pdie the link is in the description"
Promo segment for the NordVPN sponsorship.

Questions This Video Answers

  • How did PewDiePie renew his Japanese driver’s license without a translator?
  • What were the best moments at Sanrio Puroland in this vlog?
  • What is the vibe of Mount Kobo in late fall in Japan as shown in the video?
  • How does PewDiePie incorporate sponsorships like NordVPN and GFuel into his travel vlogs?
  • What are the family's plans for a Mitsubishi Delica and why does it matter for travel in Japan?
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Full Transcript
[Music] this guy is doing all kinds of all right we are on our way back to Japan 9 hour flight midday I wish we were sleeping it was so nice AIA was really really nice we'll have to come back at some point love the beaches and the Sur and the and the friends glad we got to go it was a really really nice but I'm looking forward to see the dogs as always and yeah going back to Tokyo thank you that's our plane G yes he start playing what are you doing what are you doing I guess uh Pokemon welcome you to Japan now what yeah let's go Pi is eating well mie is eating well M's eating well oh you already finished I'm uh back in Japan where the fun begins again I'm renewing my driver license today I never done that before so I'm a little anxious I know what it entails like I'll have to sit through a video or something like that uh I'm going alone this time last time I had a translator so we'll see how this goes I got my license it was way easier than I thought but I've been dreading doing this just because uh I don't know what it was I just heard you have to do a class and I was like is there going to be a test or whatever so I'm glad it's over glad I got my license Mar say it's not feeling good so I'm going to hurry back to her to check on her are you wearing the clothes V yes wow wow Pi is helping me with laundry are you following them for me oh my God you're so cute well done ven yes and he's off I think gr figured out how to ride the slide yes you got it you got it yay Bravo B yes you did it what think of this this is bad I added the soft soft padding and uh yeah it seems to work I kept looking online for like dog baskets and they're all so expensive and so I'm very pleased with that and mama can finally come with me hurry up M the phone I have never felt such power such dignity such string as drinking gf's latest flavor swamp water they named it swamp water Straight From the Source the nectar of Youth Shrek's mouth himself Jokes Aside it's actually a really good flavor it's oh it's my Thai okay what is My Thai isn't that a martial art no it's a cocktail okay it's really good I don't know what it is but it tastes it actually tastes really good uh they also have onions and Waffles what the onions and Waffle I haven't tried this one yet let me should I I guess I have to no way dude it smells exactly like onions and Waffles I thought it was a joke how how how did they how did they do that it's actually drinkable it tastes good it tastes good what it smells horrible but it tastes good it smells like onions and a bit of waffles but it actually tastes good if there's ever a gfuel collab you should never miss besides my own this is it you have to check it out obviously you want to get the collector's edition so you get the beautiful cup and sticker I guarantee you will love it and if not you'll have a friend that will love it check out the link description use the code PewDiePie all right thank you gfuel yeah I look like cuz I feel like we got Co it's been the worst sickness I've ever exper experienced I have 40° for 2 days M has been sick be's been sick like the whole family uh today's is the first day where I feel like I'm sick but not dying so wash your hands don't lick toilet seats and don't kiss strangers it's the third time now we're going to a clinic for be this week he's still so sick he still has 40° and it's been a week it's crazy I feel so bad for you beard I I don't remember ever being this sick as a kid so a bit worried as well obviously but but it's just it's been so long like it doesn't seem and he just want to sleep what do they do to your finger beard can I see oh wow you didn't even cry yes DJ again let's go finally outside I still sound really sick but we are heading out for the first time we're going to this Art Museum thing that looks really really cool we haven't really done much the past two weeks cuz we've just been so sick so uh looking forward to do something you want to show you a cute outfit I should wear a mask actually I only got the pink we're in shinagawa such a weird part of Tokyo it's like very industrialized a lot of there's the cannon headquarters wow that's so cool I love it I want to try oh this is nice happened B what happened he looks so cute standing there you can whisk you can whisk No One Stop me oh you look so proud well done it's you they got a little smilees on them can you show okay yes no don't you look very silly mom knitted that sweater good size a little shorter than the sleeves but otherwise perfect okay so mile zero uh we saw my Fuji coming in it might we might see it out on the top I'm already tired uh it should be around 30 minute hike yeah mount Kobo okay that I don't know what it says oh don't throw away trash there was many different ways up the mountains and I think we picked the less commercial one feels like you're walking through bushes and there's a lot of spiders and I think someone is very scared of spiders I think we took the maybe wrong way for Lucky it's such a pretty day still late November last year if you remember we went up Mount the cow it's is like the most famous one I thought this would be more similar oh they're so gross they just leave the shell ah horrible creatures a lot of bear warnings many many many steps all right all right our first stop this observation deck curious what the view is going to be like all right we're going up I think we're a little lost we I think the other somebody is here but we went down so I'm kind of confused who knows will we make it there I think that's uh Yokohama that concludes our hike now we just got to walk down it's crazy how late fall is in Japan this year so I didn't get that much color but it's a lovely day my Fuji would have been there you can see the top this would have been such a good viewing spot but not today he's up what is mama doing this year none of the fragile Stu for no reason means we can't have the best one sorry Momo it's looking pretty even though we not using the nice ones can you hang it here can you hang it put it on yes okay okay how are we in the chair yeah you're so cute man he's waving at s hey s it's time to light the tree 3 2 1 you the one be oh it looks really pretty on camera your second Christmas beer where is he there you are W he so happy it's so rare for dogs to be able to run in Japan or Tokyo at least so she's having the time of her life it's so sweet like you're technically not allowed to do this but there's no one here so I don't see a problem so fast yes M yes M yeah I was just politely told off cuz Mama didn't have her leash on it's like no one here like but the patrol car somehow showed up that's Japan part she's finally tired oh no you're not supposed to sleep wake up there you go I did it it's done special day today we're going to San P land it's um like a kawaii amusement park we've been there before if you watch the videos and now we have a baby to bring with us I guess enjoy it I think you know you go to Disneyland and stuff you're like I don't know I think you like this one damn so yellow I like how you were drawn to this when the view is here what you got there yeah yeah he was so happy he found his little leaf don't need the Lea oh you showed the photo yeah we got great photos being Leaf leave Le leave [Applause] it's kind of trippy cuz we went same similar time of year but like five six years ago just weird to be back like we don't even remember where he was clap your clap this room is incredible it's way prettier than I remember crazy I keep losing everywhere cuz it's so dark in here to fast wow your first boat ride being wow wow all right that was sanria purine be is cook I think you had a really good time we had a really good time too we met off with some friends there so it was really fun actually even for adults like it's a fun place to thank you Pur land I'll see you in 6 to8 years [Laughter] again is it golden Mario it is oh no it's to kind of random but just bought a new car it's a Mitsubishi Delica it's kind of like like a more of a cool family car but it won't arrive until February so I look forward to show you guys then I love the Tesla but I can't drive it in summer in Japan like cuz of the glass ceiling it just gets too hot so uh yeah I needed to switch plus I'm a family man now so many cameras wait keep keep it I have never seen this but I think that guy accused the other guy of stealing a bike and now they're fighting and uh that's definitely a first in Japan I don't know how to help he is asking for help but I don't speak Japanese enough and everyone else is ignoring it I feel like I would do this if I was 12 but it's equally satisfying beautiful autumn day here lovely not too busy either remember how Momo would be crazy with all the leaves guess she doesn't care anymore I think Autumn is my favorite in Japan this is so lovely oh my God so many leaves are falling Soo it's snowing I feel like I film and I don't see anything but in real life there's so many yes blowing the it's good night holy cow that's amazing what you got there being you got to leave thank you thank you so much thank you the police came I rided them out just so you know we're in yokahama for the Christmas markets they just turn on the lights oh too loud too loud for a little baby that sucks my ears hurt now everyone everyone have the same reaction to they got the cursed Christmas goods M likes this one for some reason we let be taste some hot chocolate and it was a mistake now it's only once it finally happened someone asked if they should take a photo and I thought they wanted a photo with me but they were asking to take for us that's a friendly photo yeah but not a selfie and it was very awkward but here we are so pretty definitely got the Christmas Vibes finally we went to the one more Central last year but this is I like this one more I think what do you think be you don't remember the last year sorry to interrupt I actually wanted to review a book really quickly 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