• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

Yakuza Real Life Locations Tour in Tokyo - Youtube Series by a Gaffer

Status
Not open for further replies.
J

Jimrpg

Member
I didn't want this buried inside the Yakuza Kiwami 2 announcement thread, so thought it deserved its own thread. Gaffer YakuzaArk92 takes us around Kabuki-cho in Tokyo to show us the locations they use in the games. The virtual tourism on offer in the Yakuza games is one reason many fans love this series. The videos are definitely worth checking out.

hqdefault.jpg


I'm making this thread for him because he's a junior at the moment. Original message below...

YakuzaArk92 said:
In November 2016, I travelled to Kabukicho, Tokyo to film a new documentary series comparing real-life Kabukicho Tokyo to the fictionalized Kamurocho Tokyo featured in the Yakuza series by Sega.

In 2012, I filmed a documentary series, Yakuza Locations Tour 2012 to celebrate the release of the upcoming Yakuza 5 (Ryu Ga Gotoku 5). The documentary was met with overwhelming positive response from the fans and the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios team.

To celebrate my 5th year anniversary on YouTube, this is my tribute to the Yakuza (龍が如く) franchise and the amazingly talented team at Sega. This video was a labor of love, made by a fan for the fans.

Yakuza Locations Tour 2016 (龍が如く : 場所のツアー 2016) :


Episode 1 Welcome to Kabukicho/Kamurocho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MilVxavlXMc

Episode 2 New Serena/Serena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DolLL2J-e0

Episode 3 Akiyama's Sky Finance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oElZAPUsjLs

Episode 4 Kazama Family Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx9n1ZMBbc

Episode 5 Yakuza 6's Kamurocho Restaurants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5FLANpQH_U

Episode 6 Yakuza 6's Apple Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzVcgc0uXD8

Episode 7 Stardust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_neZgfQ77FI

Episode 8 Poppo Mart/RIZAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCr_KdGqms

Episode 9 Karaokekan Karaoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoRPGGVg_5k

Episode 10 Don Quijote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2GrUT3PX7Q

Episode 11 Millennium Tower/Hotel Gracery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQefQvG_vDE

Episode 12 Yakuza 6's Millennium Tower Side Entrance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWO4d4iRZy8

Episode 13 Theater Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk7mvxkFlKo

Episode 14 Club SEGA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqe72sNx4RM

Episode 15 Bacchus/Bantam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IuIyNMTjbU

Episode 16 Shinjuku Batting Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsW2ijXjbAg

Episode 17 Matsuya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIUpN3qSXwc

Episode 18 CP Shrine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YuM7Tlh6vI

Episode 19 APA Hotel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHW9Dz36_Hk

Episode 20 Hostess Clubs/Pink Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWo5Cf329K8

Episode 21 Nadai Fujisoba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Xc4p7f6oE

Episode 22 Kamuro Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqjlMbI9G98

Episode 23 Yakuza 5's Bee Dining Darts Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVXDzxwA-g

Episode 24 Coin Locker Keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4bvPdoqGiw

Episode 25 Gindaco Takoyaki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gbyhh7GWVk

Episode 26 Shoten Shogi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFBSRa299E

Episode 27 Purgatory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9cF5g30Yn0

Episode 28 PRONTO Shibuya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW1FCZEBZEg

Episode 29 Gary's Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2ntIcy5fgY

Episode 30 Telephone Booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M1ZJsvUR3c

Episode 31 Kanrai Korean BBQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P734Q0pDkN8

Episode 32 Host Clubs/Shichifu.ku Parking Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3JMNXukkw

Episode 33 Ebisu Pawn Shop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlldG8-hr3M

Episode 34 PIZZA LA EXPRESS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nJRdGhrBXk

Episode 35 Tokyo Vending Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhhTWU08t1g

Episode 36 Pink Street Alley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCYWcFCIw8

Episode 37 Gelateria/Highball Sakaba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kTR2Ktzm7o

Episode 38 Daikoku Drugstore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx9wRcHx5cs

Episode 39 Hotel District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww0NbYqVqnw

Episode 40 Divine Dragon Tattoo Parlor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpWU-a7U8c

Episode 41 Yakuza Dead Souls' Universal City : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk397MYpy24

Episode 42 BAGUS Billiards, Darts, Golf, Table Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuJdo4lz7s

FINALE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p7LwB3UTlA

I also took the liberty of translating some of the cutscenes and interactions of the game as well.

Tune in every Saturday and Sunday for new episodes!

No written script was used in the making of this documentary.
Click to expand...

YakuzaArk92 said:
I've created a playlist for all episodes of my weekly Yakuza Locations Tour 2016 (龍が如く : 場所のツアー 2016) series for viewers to catch up on episodes they might have missed.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0HKt-kbL9salfM8AniFF6VEkIygbcP_1

Thanks for watching, everyone!
Click to expand...
 
F

Fisty

Member
I actually had a deeper appreciation for LA Noire after living in Hollywood recently, the game is insanely detailed and it looks like the same can be said for Yakuza. I hope I get to visit Japan one day and see these places for myself
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
Waddle Dee said:
This is awesome! Wish I knew about this video series sooner.
Click to expand...

Thanks Waddle! Had I remembered that I registered on neogaf, I would have posted my episodes on neogaf every week the day the episodes were uploaded. I've posted these videos on the official SEGA forums, gamefaqs and other gaming forums.
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
thiscoldblack said:
Thanks for doing this, YakuzaArk92.

Now, that's dedication!
Click to expand...

When I first visited Kabukicho five years ago, I really felt like I was walking in Kiryu's shoes. The moment I saw 'Matsuya'/Pronto, I was like "OMG, that's in Yakuza! Oh, this is also in Yakuza too! I have to show this to the world!"

I didn't feel lost at all when I was in Kabukicho. I didn't use a map or GPS when filming the documentary. Some of my friends who never played Yakuza were amazed how faithful Kabukicho looked in the series and bought the games just to experience the package. They loved it.
 
F

Flousn

Member
I am walking through kabukicho right now for the third time during my vacation in Tokyo and I am still amazed at how good it is represented in the games (posting from a ramen restaurant :)). The first time we walked through kabukicho, we actually got there by accident and without knowing where we were going and I was literally like "wait....I somehow know this place". It was a neat little moment when it finally clicked and I made the connection :)
Will definitely watch later.
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
silva1991 said:
This is pretty damn cool.
Click to expand...

Thanks, silva. I was influenced by James Rolfe's Ghostbusters Tour where he and his friend documented locations of where major events of the film took place. I figured I'd pay homage to the Yakuza series by documenting locations that had a significance in the story or landmarks that were the exact same.
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
Flousn said:
I am walking through kabukicho right now for the third time during my vacation in Tokyo and I am still amazed at how good it is represented in the games (posting from a ramen restaurant :)). The first time we walked through kabukicho, we actually got there by accident and without knowing where we were going and I was literally like "wait....I somehow know this place". It was a neat little moment when it finally clicked and I made the connection :)
Will definitely watch later.
Click to expand...

YES! That was exactly how I felt the moment I stepped foot in Tokyo. I was like, "wait a minute...that's Matsuya, that's Pronto, that's the neon sign! That's Don Quijote!"

Much appreciated, Flousan.
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
JohnMatrix said:
This is a really awesome series, thanks so much for doing this

Watch out for Mr Shakedown
Click to expand...

Much appreciated, JohnMatrix. I'm glad I was able to share Tokyo from a Yakuza fan's perspective and also for those who don't get a chance to experience Tokyo for themselves.

You know what, I didn't run into any Mr Shakedowns during my visit but I did encounter some 'Rich Bastards' (ala. Yakuza 4, 5) with the fancy silver suits. They were promoting hostess clubs. They weren't looking for a fight.
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
matrixman92 said:
Its almost surreal like playing a shitload of yakuza, then watching this lol
Click to expand...

Yeah I think that's just a major coincidence. The Gindaco Takoyaki episode was released on Kiryu's birthday and the Finale of the Locations Tour series ended a week before Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios announced their upcoming titles and ten days before the Western release of Kiwami. Hope you enjoyed the series, matrixman!
 
D

deim0s

Member
YakuzaArk92 said:
Yeah I think that's just a major coincidence. The Gindaco Takoyaki episode was released on Kiryu's birthday and the Finale of the Locations Tour series ended a week before Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios announced their upcoming titles and ten days before the Western release of Kiwami. Hope you enjoyed the series, matrixman!
Click to expand...

Thanks to the OP and your work, i've added it to my watch later list.

Also try to use the multi-quote function. ;)
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
Brutuspedia said:
Great work, watching it tonight!
Cheers
Click to expand...

Much appreciated, Brutus!

Alexander DeLarge said:
This is awesome. Bookmarking thread.
Click to expand...

Thanks Alexander!

KrisB said:
Amazing work. Will watch when I'm back home.
Click to expand...

Thanks, Kris!

uocooper said:
No theme song playing on a loop in the real Don Quijote? Sometimes it's better not to know the truth I guess.
Click to expand...

I know right? I would imagine the employees will go insane if the jingle loops 24 hours. Also, in Yakuza 1 & 2 upon entering Don Quijote multiple times, the theme/jingle will play in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. It's a fun little easter egg.

deim0s said:
Thanks to the OP and your work, i've added it to my watch later list.

Also try to use the multi-quote function. ;)
Click to expand...

Thanks deimos! Yeah, I'm still getting the hang of Neogaf forums. I just found the multi-quote function. Apologies for the barrage of posts.
 
G

Gacha-pin

Member
Good work. You should put this shirt on and have some street fight with real yakuzas to complete this real like yakuza location guide (#)'3`;;)

sg-013CEB6A4ACC7A1A4AFtA5B7A5E3A5C4A5AFA5EDA5C3A5D7A5C9A5D8A5C3A5BA14.jpg
 
Y

YakuzaArk92

Member
KRaZyAmmo said:
This is awesome. I even showed it to some friends who might be interested in it.
Click to expand...

Thanks, KrazyAmmo! I showed my videos to friends who never played Yakuza and immediately got them hooked. They've played 4, Dead Souls, 5, Zero and Kiwami so far but they're looking forward to 6 and Kiwami 2.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

Games coming in 2023
8
1K
ProgenitorCastle replied
The State of Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks: A breakdown of all the Confirmed Projects, Leaks, and Rumors
Opinion News Rumor 2
84
9K
Ozriel replied
Ghostwire Tokyo | Review Mega Thread
News Event Review 4 5 6 7 8
392
32K
fart town usa replied
  • Locked
How The Last of Us became 'the greatest story' ever told in video games
Opinion Analysis 2 3 4 5
203
17K
Elysium44 replied
A look back at the Ratchet & Clank series & Insomniac Games | Behind the scenes
Game Dev
7
3K
Kuranghi replied
Top Bottom