I don't get that vibe from this. To me it looks futuristic and adventurous. And at only $200 U.S. dollars, it's what it's supposed to be: an economical way to transport people a fairly long distance. I can't even guess what passage in a boat like this would cost in US water, but it would definitely be for the rich.
These videos give me life. I’m going through a bad time with my mental health, but the quiet exploration of a ship with candid commentary is just the perfect way to get through it. Really appreciate your videos so much, and I hope you make many more.
Things will get better, take care of yourself ❤️ If you want to watch more ship tours try Harr Travel or Aquaholic. Might not be what you’re looking for but, thought I’d try to help in a small way. Hello from Scotland
I was expecting the American solution to things stuck in a vending machine! I’d just start hitting it until it dropped 🤷♂️ we need smarter vending machines outside Japan lol
There’s a great ASMR quality to these videos that I love. I wish more content creators would skip the crazy editing, loud music and special effects! Also, having lived for a year in Japan (in the 80s), there’s tons of nostalgia here. Even 30+ years ago, there were lots of vending machines (in the oddest places) that I just adored. Great channel, keep it up. 🙌🏼
The convenience stores in my country (Singapore) do something similar too - each frozen food you buy has the microwave preset number printed on the packaging that you should be pressing when reheating the food in the store's microwave
This almost has a postapocalyptic feel to it... you.. alone on a ferry with vendingmachines and robotic speakervoices as your only companion travelling the gray sea..
08:00 I love how the vending machine brings the tray back up to slap the taco rice like "Oi!" and the taco rice was like "*zzz* Oh, right!" and finally falls down 😂
Can we talk about like the lowkey sweet and gentle nature of his filming like I watch his commentary and his walking around and my heart melts like it's really precious I can feel his excitement through the phone which is relatable because I'd probably be the same 😂🥺
One of my absolute favourite channels, the fact it isn't someone inanely shouting their way through the videos with egos the size of Japan itself sure helps! Wonderful content, always look forward to the next one 🙂
I absolutely love how clean everything in Japan is. Everyone seems so respectful towards their environment. The technological advances are just putting every other country to shame. Every video I see just makes me want to visit Japan so much. Sadly I don't speak the language. Also while watching your video, I got hungry seeing all the food. So I remembered I still had some packs of Yakisoba Ramen. So I made myself food, while watching you get food from the vending machines. :D
@@trudatbellyfat7358 In Japan there is a lot of recycling. In every train station, at least that I saw had several different recycling canisters. Of course it would be good if they had only a few things made in a Buffet on the ferry so it is an all plastic.
I took this from Tokyo to Tokushima. It was cheaper than a Bullet Train and included a night’s accomodation. I stayed in the capsule style accomodation and it was quite comfortable. I recommend passengers watch the “How to be courteous on the ferry” video presentation. It is hilarious and appears to be for foreigners, English subtitles. Probably needed for rude passengers only!
I enjoyed the video, and the fact that you've included US measurements and costs. The ship looks totally clean and well kept! Looks like a nice and peaceful voyage.
I'll admit, '2 nights' + 'vending machines' felt like Christmas when I saw it, as I absolutely love your overnight ferry trips above all else. I often turn my phone off and go to bed when you say goodnight and shut off the light! Thanks again for such wonderful, chill videos - I dream of taking a trip like this one day, but for now they are a much loved boon to my anxious self as I settle down for bed.
I do the same, I watch his videos to calm my mind. Mostly before bed time, but here I am 9 am eating some noodles watching his videos. My anxiety has been consuming me and these just help me feel better again 🥺🤍
I also watch before bed and also go to sleep when he says good night! Nice video as always! Part one yesterday, part two today:)!! Goodnight (or day) everyone
Food from vending machines is japan is different .....it actually taste good. Like food from the conbinis, 7-11, Lawson , they are cheap and delicious. .
First of your videos i have watched. Subscribed. I like that you choose not to talk and your video coverage is well done . thank you will be watching more of them.
@@usernameisusername Bags of foods for snacks in the US is normal. Meals and “cooked” foods in countries that aren’t Japan are questionable because it’s not normal
This comment reminded me of a coffee vending machine I saw in Bulgaria. While I was walking past it I saw a mouse running into the bottom of the machine :)
I would so love to visit Japan. That would a trip of a lifetime. The one thing that always hits me is how beautifully clean and neat things are. So orderly and cared for.
I feel like Japan is the cleanest country ever. I want to visit soon and was messing around with Google Earth street view just puttering around different locations in Japan. I found only one plastic bag in the middle of a road, never any other trash and everything even in the way out areas was spotless. I went to South Korea (another place I'd like to visit) and it was like looking at NYC, trash everywhere.
This is like my favourite vibe. Impersonal, anonymous, peaceful and quiet places at night when you're on a journey, like airports and service stations. Reminds me of the exciting feeling of driving through the night to catch an early ferry on holiday as a child.
This dude always has on really nice socks and as a person who collects nice socks, I think that's super cool. The videos are also very calming and make me want to visit Japan even more than I already did.
@@ginnyyamamotosyphax291 At least where I live most ferries double as cruise ships, so that service of the beds being made, restaurants, bars and usually some sort of night club would be expected. Unless it's a mainly trucker ferry, which are usually just equipped with a restaurant to feed the truckers :)
@@GeorgeMonet If you want a Hilton on the seas then you pay Hilton on the seas prices. This is more like a hostel on the seas. Most hostels just provide the sheets and you make the bed yourself.
You are helping me decide to spend my first part of retirement traveling Japan and soaking in the local culture. Thank you for the helpful perspective.
Hey, thank you for showing the world how sentimental ferries and Japan can be. And for when the world can travel more, showing us how thoughtful places like this can be too.
@@petero6471 Well...you are on a ship. I think it was once mentioned that cards won't work on the ship because there's no connection, iirc. Thus cash is needed.
@@petero6471 Not onboard a ship where it isn't worth the cost of installing the equipment to have them work, but on shore some machines accept cards. But mostly, why bother? Cash is hardly a hardship.
@@iatsd Especially not in a country with as low a crime rate as Japan. In America? I refuse to carry cash unless absolutely necessary, because of the risk of mugging.
@@petero6471 credit cards companies are parasites, it's why they do not take that form of payment. If US government was not an corporatism and banking oligarchy they would protect people from parasites that live rich doing nothing.
I love these videos, yet it always amazes me that you hardly ever see anyone onboard. Everywhere I travel is crammed to bursting with people. It's almost eerie how there's never anyone in a lounge or hallway. These are such great vehicles for travel that I can't believe more people don't use them. It must be nice to have peace and quiet, though. Thanks for posting these great adventures!
I think I would be very tired of vending machine foods after having to eat them for 4 meals in a row too! I do love all these different ferries though. I never knew they existed until I stumbled upon your channel. Now I don't think a visit to Japan would be complete without at least one ferry trip!
Ugh. I would have taken that trip as a student and enjoyed vending machine food. As a grown up, I would have gone to the store before boarding and eaten salads! Nice video!
I have to admit, I did take trips on ferries just to check out the vending machines…most ferries have a bank of them. (For long train trips, I brought my own food-cheeses, dark chocolate and sausage or pepperoni, navel oranges.) On ferries I’d still do the same thing today. Haven’t grown out of some bad habits,I guess…
That is the most people I have seen in one of your videos so far! Two nights' travel - I hope the bed was comfortable! Every time you looked out of the window, it was a lovely view!
Day (I lost count) of living vicariously through Solo Travel's videos and admiring the window views from the ferries in the videos.... But honestly 35 hours of vending machine food? I'd miss freshly made food too 😅
I love this video! Right from the very start, it is shot as if it is YOU (the viewer) who is taking this trip. It is like I am actually there in real time! Quite amazing!
Beautiful scenery. I'm really surprised so few people are on the ship. Wish we had vending machines like these in the States. Also appreciate that you don't talk constantly through your videos! A welcome departure from so many other TH-camrs.
Your reviews on food are trustworthy. I appreciate your honesty. I don’t think I would enjoy a 2 day vending trip. But you gave it an honest try! Well done.
Loved the vending machines! Something for everyone! So nice to just freely roam around and not have to talk to anyone. Seems like a long trip but it would really give you time to relax, unwind, read a book, etc.
You're a real trooper for eating all vending machine meals. We know how much you love your food so felt kind of bad for you. You always try to stay positive and that's commendable. We shall you next video 😊👍
The anxiety of the top bed falling on you, i felt that😵💫🤧 Your first fresh meal after this ferry ride must have tasted so good!!😋😋 Thank you for taking us along on this journey☺️
Since I know you enjoy a good meal, I felt sorry for you during this vending machine adventure! This was a fun trip. Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
I wish that they had a vending machine with salads and fresh sandwiches as well for when one gets tired of the frozen stuff or cup noodles. It also seems like the microwave overheats the food which is probably why it wasn't as good as it could've been... The choices were decent though and it would be fun to try a few of them! I like how it is possible to take a late night bath and basically having it all to myself! Would be very relaxing just soaking for a really long time and then go to bed!
yeah, I was really hoping for some fresher/more veg-focused dishes like a salad, a stir fry or a vegetable gratin or something. vending machine food is useful in a pinch but i feel gross eating it many times in a row, I need vegetables to feel better!
When I watch vids I am usually scrolling thru comments or other vids or fast forwarding, not really interested… But when I watch your vids, it is as if I am transfixed! They are very soothing plus educational. Thank you for my peace of mine. 💙💙💙
I've never traveled by ferry, but wanted to quickly state that I find it amazingly effecient that each vending machine has it's own corresponding microwave. Very cool!
4:40 This cabin looks like it has everything that you would want in a cabin, for a solo, adventure couple or group of friends together, type of journey. I really like it. 😍💙👍😇
I'm so glad I [just] discovered your channel. I spent a month in Hokkaido 27 years ago and loved every minute there. I cannot wait to return. Subscribed!
I'm really afraid of large boats and ships but your channel has been helping to ease that fear, i'm still scared but not as bad as before since you show that they arent bad and actually can have a good time. Thank You!
Just be careful not to ride one near a tropical storm or typhoon. Even those big ships can get tossed around like toys. Oh, sorry...I'm not helping am I? lol
Stumbled onto one of your videos. Enjoyed the format so much I was thrilled to find you have a whole channel and tons of videos. Subscribed, watch about 10 more, still watching. Had to say this - you have found a beautifully perfect format for share and discovery, never doubt yourself or change a thing about your content. It's unexpecting yet peaceful, noticeably quiet yet fully immersive - everything from the point of view shot you use, to subtitles, including the background noise, travel information, ratings and review, everything, it's just brilliant and i love everything about it. Your videos are on play-all / repeat playlists in my office now while working. I can always take a 10 second break to look over, see what you are sharing, have an instant mini-vacation in my heart, then back to work. LOVE this channel! BRAVO!
Again, I really enjoy your videos! They are very relaxing and a great way to end my day, slowing down and getting ready for the night. And I appreciate the Google maps at the beginning, that helps me understand the geography of Japan in more detail. They really help underscore the importance of the sea to Japanese transportation.
Love the video. Have been to Japan three times for vacation, once while in the Marines. Never traveled where I needed this ferry service, but will make it a point to next year, when I go back. Thank you for providing me with a new travel destination.
Great to hear you at last say the journey is too long. I can only imagine that passengers are mostly truck drivers and these who have to bring their cars from Tokyo to Kyushu. Normal business and holiday travelers would much rather fly or take a train to save time and time worths a lot of money.
Thanks for sharing :) I guess you're lucky that the vending machines offered such a broad selection (here, you would have to survive on chocolate bars, strange cookie/cake bars and maybe chips :o) But I guess too much vending machine food can be hard to take. Hope your next fresh meal was delicious :)
My perfect trip was with my mum, I loved being with her as travelled around the Uk. I wish we had done more travelling before she left us. I love your videos. But to tell you the truth. They make me hungry. Food looks glorious. I will be driving my husband mad to take me to Japan now.
Another great video - I enjoyed traveling along “in spirit “ 😊 It was a long trip - vending machine food 🍱 looked pretty good but fresh food is best . I eat a lot of Ramen noodle soup - the kind you add water and microwave. I would love to try the ramen noodles in Japan- they look delicious in other videos you have uploaded 😊
I can't believe how clean it is! And no one is doing stupid crap. The last meal on board, the dish you couldn't remember looked the best! Looks like a cool mode of travel!
Amusingly, I am watching this video whilst at sea on an overnight ferry... Once again, my friend, you have produced another outstanding video that's full of information that I'm going to use when I finally get to visit such as how to use the microwaves on the ships because my Japanese is very poor indeed, so knowing the numbers on them mean preset cooking times is a godsend. Have you ever thought about doing some merch because I would buy it all!
Thank you for your sacrifice - two days on a ferry with no restaurants and the unchanging seascape sounds like torture. Atleast in a train journey you get to see new lands and new people, this automated robotic ferry seems like a glimpse of space travel like the Nostradamus.
TIL: Japanese second class is better than American first class. Everything is so CLEAN. What a concept. I would totally eat Vending machine Sushi on this boat without any concern.
I am happy to find your channel. I have fond memories of business travel in Japan. I see from your video that I might be OK as a tourist. Business travel is too much luxury. I was unclear what a tourist might experience. All of Japan should support your work. You are teaching people what a “normal person” would experience. Thank you.
Soooo clean and organized and just perfect. I love Japan vending machines! Thank you very much for sharing. You got me thinking now...maybe this is something to add to my bucket list.
The cabin is really nice. It is so well designed, soothing and tasteful colours, dimensions are comfortable and comforting. The appliances are just what one needs and also fit the shape and decor of the room. I'd rather stay in this cabin than in many 4 star hotel rooms that I've been in over the past 10 years. It would make a journey even more enjoyable.
Every time he goes on a ferry boat, there’s not many people and it’s got everything for so many passengers. Maybe it’s busier during the day. It seems expensive for one plus paying extra for food. But the views are incredible. 😁💖
Japan's fascination with vending machines is so interesting. There should be a love hotel where you pay 1 price, but get a random room key from a lottery machine. You might get a generic room, but rarely a really nice room or a free meal.
Japanese culture and society is so wonderful in it's thoughtfulness and organization. I would love to have the opportunity to visit one day. It's a life goal.
Usually I feel hungry after a ferry ride with you my friend, but this time... I feel bad for your tummy! I hope you ate very good after this trip. I do not think if I visited, this would be my ship! haha Looking forward to the next. 🤭🙏🏽🤗💗🎶
My son and I want to visit Japan for a week and live strictly on vending machine goods, food, toiletries (I hear they even have underwear vending machines)! 😆
I’ve added this to my Japan bucket list. The price is really, very affordable and the rooms are lovely for the price. You really can’t go wrong if you want to spend a couple days sailing down the coast and enjoying the views from the deck and your room. I would probably spend all my time on the top bed with the curtain open, just watching the beautiful views and the lights along the coast at night. Thanks for another excellent video. ✌🏻🥰😊
All of that food seemed absolutely abhorrent. I'm genuinely sorry you had to suffer through that but I appreciate you sharing this experience in detail so I can avoid a similar situation by any means necessary. I'm thankful for your videos giving a real view into Japan, especially because you let the experience speak for itself rather than beautifying it or cutting some of the more plain or mundane aspects of the trips.
So interesting! I have been enjoying learning the differences in how things are done in Japan. So clean and nice and organized. Can watch fro my home in Houston Texas! Thanks.
This is a whole mood. Kind of sad and lonely, but so beautiful also. Makes me nostalgic for something I’ve never done.
I feel that too 🥺
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I don't get that vibe from this. To me it looks futuristic and adventurous. And at only $200 U.S. dollars, it's what it's supposed to be: an economical way to transport people a fairly long distance. I can't even guess what passage in a boat like this would cost in US water, but it would definitely be for the rich.
@@gyrxgyrx8585 thanks! Kind of you to say.
Melancholy
These videos give me life. I’m going through a bad time with my mental health, but the quiet exploration of a ship with candid commentary is just the perfect way to get through it. Really appreciate your videos so much, and I hope you make many more.
Take good care of yourself my friend. You matter. God bless and may you health improve from now on. 🙏
@@Cariad247 What a nice thing to say. God bless you too Tessa.
Hang in there friend! Hope you are doing well.
Hang in there...always know that you matter!!! Find one good thing about every day, you can do it :)
Things will get better, take care of yourself ❤️ If you want to watch more ship tours try Harr Travel or Aquaholic. Might not be what you’re looking for but, thought I’d try to help in a small way. Hello from Scotland
The fact that Japanese folks are smart enough to never let food get stuck in a vending machine amazes me.
I was expecting the American solution to things stuck in a vending machine! I’d just start hitting it until it dropped 🤷♂️ we need smarter vending machines outside Japan lol
There’s a great ASMR quality to these videos that I love. I wish more content creators would skip the crazy editing, loud music and special effects! Also, having lived for a year in Japan (in the 80s), there’s tons of nostalgia here. Even 30+ years ago, there were lots of vending machines (in the oddest places) that I just adored. Great channel, keep it up. 🙌🏼
Between Solo Travel Japan and Go4x4, I don't feel the need to hear people talk for a good long while...
I love how thoughtful they are by assigning microwave and preprogram the cook time into the microwave. This makes vending machine so much easier.
it’s japan, everything is super thoughtful
It’s like they’re preparing for Americans to come over cause we all know how smart they are.
The convenience stores in my country (Singapore) do something similar too - each frozen food you buy has the microwave preset number printed on the packaging that you should be pressing when reheating the food in the store's microwave
i find it very welcoming
7-11 has been doing that for decades, long before Japan purchased them.
This almost has a postapocalyptic feel to it... you.. alone on a ferry with vendingmachines and robotic speakervoices as your only companion travelling the gray sea..
Kinda sci fi anime like I dig it
Its depressing its like a prison at sea...
You have no idea what "post-apocalyptic" even means.
Well, "everyone" got off at the first stop, THEN it "was quiet." Love it.
@Andrew This ain't it, chief
08:00 I love how the vending machine brings the tray back up to slap the taco rice like "Oi!" and the taco rice was like "*zzz* Oh, right!" and finally falls down 😂
I clapped in real life.
Vending machine: I got you, fam
Normally with such a serene ambiance, that moment brought some unexpected tension!
MM, i had a friend actually attack a vending machine when it didn't dispense. Was kinda funny but cringy for a grown man to do 😑
Can we talk about like the lowkey sweet and gentle nature of his filming like I watch his commentary and his walking around and my heart melts like it's really precious I can feel his excitement through the phone which is relatable because I'd probably be the same 😂🥺
One of my absolute favourite channels, the fact it isn't someone inanely shouting their way through the videos with egos the size of Japan itself sure helps! Wonderful content, always look forward to the next one 🙂
And the techno rave beats or whatever’s in the royalty free tracks dumpster
There’s also subtle plot twists and injections of irony. Case in point the frozen sushi.
I know exactly what you mean. And I think I know who you are referring to. He is annoying. I LOVE this guy!
@@chelseagirl278 and if I try to give constructive criticism, like TURN THAT DAMN MUSIC OFF, for some reason they get mad
@@soniadowney7427 I think he thinks he is better than any criticism. There is always room for improvement!
I absolutely love how clean everything in Japan is. Everyone seems so respectful towards their environment. The technological advances are just putting every other country to shame. Every video I see just makes me want to visit Japan so much. Sadly I don't speak the language. Also while watching your video, I got hungry seeing all the food. So I remembered I still had some packs of Yakisoba Ramen. So I made myself food, while watching you get food from the vending machines. :D
2009 japan when I visited is still decades ahead of almost every western country in almost every aspect. Enough said.
The amount of waste that is generated by all of the single-use plastic used so that everything can be clean is appalling, but sure!
Yes, it is very clean. 🤗
@@trudatbellyfat7358 In Japan there is a lot of recycling. In every train station, at least that I saw had several different recycling canisters. Of course it would be good if they had only a few things made in a Buffet on the ferry so it is an all plastic.
Me too
I took this from Tokyo to Tokushima. It was cheaper than a Bullet Train and included a night’s accomodation.
I stayed in the capsule style accomodation and it was quite comfortable. I recommend passengers watch the “How to be courteous on the ferry” video presentation.
It is hilarious and appears to be for foreigners, English subtitles. Probably needed for rude passengers only!
I enjoyed the video, and the fact that you've included US measurements and costs. The ship looks totally clean and well kept! Looks like a nice and peaceful voyage.
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I'll admit, '2 nights' + 'vending machines' felt like Christmas when I saw it, as I absolutely love your overnight ferry trips above all else. I often turn my phone off and go to bed when you say goodnight and shut off the light! Thanks again for such wonderful, chill videos - I dream of taking a trip like this one day, but for now they are a much loved boon to my anxious self as I settle down for bed.
I do the same, I watch his videos to calm my mind. Mostly before bed time, but here I am 9 am eating some noodles watching his videos. My anxiety has been consuming me and these just help me feel better again 🥺🤍
I also watch before bed and also go to sleep when he says good night!
Nice video as always! Part one yesterday, part two today:)!! Goodnight (or day) everyone
Hang in there Ace, hope all is well
This is fascinating to me as someone who will probably never be able to afford going to Japan.
Thank you for covering the more "Mundane" stuff!
You're a real trooper to 'survive' on vending machine food for 2 days. Just for us!! Thanks, STJ! ❤️️👍🤗
i dont think its that bad,, ucan be there for a weeek lol
@@mortuus4601 I think Japanese vending machine food is the best quality compared to other countries.
Food from vending machines is japan is different .....it actually taste good. Like food from the conbinis, 7-11, Lawson , they are cheap and delicious.
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@@ji1511 I hope I can taste it myself one day.
They’re basically dispenser fridges for ‘leftovers’ so if we’ll-provisioned they can be good.
First of your videos i have watched. Subscribed. I like that you choose not to talk and your video coverage is well done . thank you will be watching more of them.
Japan is one of the few places I would feel safe eating from a vending machine. Love the video.
the only place..
A bag of pretzels in the states is dangerous??
@@usernameisusername It might kill you, everything in the USA is poison.
@@usernameisusername Bags of foods for snacks in the US is normal.
Meals and “cooked” foods in countries that aren’t Japan are questionable because it’s not normal
This comment reminded me of a coffee vending machine I saw in Bulgaria.
While I was walking past it I saw a mouse running into the bottom of the machine :)
Can we all appreciate the fact that this fella never disappointed us with his content 🤚
Yesss I'm obsessed with these ferry videos so nice I love them
Yes, absolutely! I’m currently in the middle of a binge… LOL
I would so love to visit Japan. That would a trip of a lifetime. The one thing that always hits me is how beautifully clean and neat things are. So orderly and cared for.
I feel like Japan is the cleanest country ever. I want to visit soon and was messing around with Google Earth street view just puttering around different locations in Japan. I found only one plastic bag in the middle of a road, never any other trash and everything even in the way out areas was spotless. I went to South Korea (another place I'd like to visit) and it was like looking at NYC, trash everywhere.
Yep. I have to pick up unmentionable objects from cars throwing out. Is sad. I did get a brassiere once though. 😁
@@robjones8733 , So the bra day was a bonus day! 😆 (o)(o)
But be careful. Look out for overworked people jumping out of buildings and bridges. High suicide rate.
This is like my favourite vibe. Impersonal, anonymous, peaceful and quiet places at night when you're on a journey, like airports and service stations. Reminds me of the exciting feeling of driving through the night to catch an early ferry on holiday as a child.
This dude always has on really nice socks and as a person who collects nice socks, I think that's super cool. The videos are also very calming and make me want to visit Japan even more than I already did.
You know what they say about nice socks ?
@@Rosemary-oe3zy Nice shoes :D
You're welcome to collect some of mine if you don't mind a few holes...
Japan is known for their socks. They are one of the best things to give away as presents after coming to Japan.
@@DESERTMAN1AC I love this
Everything is so clean both on board and on shore. Japan is such a wonderful country.
I like how Japanese ferries are all like "you are an adult, you know how to make your bed, we don't do it for you" :)
Yes, that would not fly where Im from. The beds are made for you on ships and hotels.
People know how to make beds. But they expect the service to include the bed having been made already.
@@Kristoffelsson it’s a FERRY, nit a cruise ship 🤣😂🤦🏻♀️
@@ginnyyamamotosyphax291 At least where I live most ferries double as cruise ships, so that service of the beds being made, restaurants, bars and usually some sort of night club would be expected. Unless it's a mainly trucker ferry, which are usually just equipped with a restaurant to feed the truckers :)
@@GeorgeMonet If you want a Hilton on the seas then you pay Hilton on the seas prices. This is more like a hostel on the seas. Most hostels just provide the sheets and you make the bed yourself.
this is my favorite way to experience public areas. when NO ONE else is around and I can sit and snack in peace.
That’s one long ship! Gotta ♥️ Japanese vending machines. They engineered a mechanism to free the stuck taco rice. How cool is that!
You are helping me decide to spend my first part of retirement traveling Japan and soaking in the local culture. Thank you for the helpful perspective.
Hey, thank you for showing the world how sentimental ferries and Japan can be. And for when the world can travel more, showing us how thoughtful places like this can be too.
So spotless and clean. Great travel video (free advertising),for this ferry company.
Holy crap, Japanese vending machines are even smart enough to unstick stuck food!
But still not smart enough to accept debit or credit cards.
@@petero6471 Well...you are on a ship. I think it was once mentioned that cards won't work on the ship because there's no connection, iirc. Thus cash is needed.
@@petero6471 Not onboard a ship where it isn't worth the cost of installing the equipment to have them work, but on shore some machines accept cards. But mostly, why bother? Cash is hardly a hardship.
@@iatsd Especially not in a country with as low a crime rate as Japan. In America? I refuse to carry cash unless absolutely necessary, because of the risk of mugging.
@@petero6471 credit cards companies are parasites, it's why they do not take that form of payment. If US government was not an corporatism and banking oligarchy they would protect people from parasites that live rich doing nothing.
Thank you for this video, gret look into part of Japan and I like the way you give so much information.
Many thanks from the UK.
Frank.
Omg this is awesome!!!!!!!!!! Also caught it within 20 minutes of being uploaded, made my day for sure
I love these videos, yet it always amazes me that you hardly ever see anyone onboard. Everywhere I travel is crammed to bursting with people. It's almost eerie how there's never anyone in a lounge or hallway. These are such great vehicles for travel that I can't believe more people don't use them. It must be nice to have peace and quiet, though. Thanks for posting these great adventures!
I think I would be very tired of vending machine foods after having to eat them for 4 meals in a row too! I do love all these different ferries though. I never knew they existed until I stumbled upon your channel. Now I don't think a visit to Japan would be complete without at least one ferry trip!
I love all of your videos. They are very educational . And no pointless talking. Thank you for making them.
The shots of the moon and moonlight on the water were so beautiful... and then the purples of the dawn. Lovely ☺️
I lived in Japan when I was a boy in the 60’s, it’s amazing to see how much it has changed. Fond childhood memories from there. ✌🏻
Ugh. I would have taken that trip as a student and enjoyed vending machine food. As a grown up, I would have gone to the store before boarding and eaten salads! Nice video!
I have to admit, I did take trips on ferries just to check out the vending machines…most ferries have a bank of them. (For long train trips, I brought my own food-cheeses, dark chocolate and sausage or pepperoni, navel oranges.) On ferries I’d still do the same thing today. Haven’t grown out of some bad habits,I guess…
Everything's so organized, convenient and clean. Hope I can experience this when I visit Japan in the future🙏
That is the most people I have seen in one of your videos so far! Two nights' travel - I hope the bed was comfortable! Every time you looked out of the window, it was a lovely view!
You are so brave , I love watching your videos because you try the food that I would never try , it’s fun to watch, thank you for sharing !
Day (I lost count) of living vicariously through Solo Travel's videos and admiring the window views from the ferries in the videos....
But honestly 35 hours of vending machine food? I'd miss freshly made food too 😅
Can they bring or buy fresh fruit, I wonder?
Good question JW. Might have to smuggle in, like we do in US theaters 😇
I love this video! Right from the very start, it is shot as if it is YOU (the viewer) who is taking this trip. It is like I am actually there in real time!
Quite amazing!
Beautiful scenery. I'm really surprised so few people are on the ship. Wish we had vending machines like these in the States. Also appreciate that you don't talk constantly through your videos! A welcome departure from so many other TH-camrs.
Your reviews on food are trustworthy. I appreciate your honesty.
I don’t think I would enjoy a 2 day vending trip.
But you gave it an honest try! Well done.
I look forward to every single one of your videos! You're one of my new favorite channels.
Loved the vending machines! Something for everyone! So nice to just freely roam around and not have to talk to anyone. Seems like a long trip but it would really give you time to relax, unwind, read a book, etc.
You're a real trooper for eating all vending machine meals. We know how much you love your food so felt kind of bad for you. You always try to stay positive and that's commendable. We shall you next video 😊👍
本当に楽しかった。めっちゃ懐かしい感じした。もっと沢山動画を撮ってください
The anxiety of the top bed falling on you, i felt that😵💫🤧
Your first fresh meal after this ferry ride must have tasted so good!!😋😋
Thank you for taking us along on this journey☺️
The upper bed is locked in.
Beautiful. Calm and Relaxing. Peaceful. Thank you for sharing, just subscribed.
Since I know you enjoy a good meal, I felt sorry for you during this vending machine adventure! This was a fun trip. Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Even if it's a simple ferry, this looks super comfy and nice to do on a trip.
I wish that they had a vending machine with salads and fresh sandwiches as well for when one gets tired of the frozen stuff or cup noodles. It also seems like the microwave overheats the food which is probably why it wasn't as good as it could've been... The choices were decent though and it would be fun to try a few of them!
I like how it is possible to take a late night bath and basically having it all to myself! Would be very relaxing just soaking for a really long time and then go to bed!
yeah, I was really hoping for some fresher/more veg-focused dishes like a salad, a stir fry or a vegetable gratin or something. vending machine food is useful in a pinch but i feel gross eating it many times in a row, I need vegetables to feel better!
Everything is so clean and peaceful. I think I could live on this ferry pretty happily.
"If it collapses - i'm gonna be a sandwich"
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"Goodnight"
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That’s me I’ll look at it like “is it going to some how fall on me I don’t trust it” 😂
Yeah, but he still said "Goodnight" right after that concern, that's the funny part for me
But he didn’t say what microwave to use for this sandwich. Poor instructions. 😂😂
When I watch vids I am usually scrolling thru comments or other vids or fast forwarding, not really interested…
But when I watch your vids, it is as if I am transfixed!
They are very soothing plus educational.
Thank you for my peace of mine. 💙💙💙
Wow, a 35 hour journey with only vending machine food? It's an adventure!
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I think we have to realise that Japanese vending machines are at a whole other level !
@@trooperdgb9722 Agreed!
same as fast food in amurrica
I've never traveled by ferry, but wanted to quickly state that I find it amazingly effecient that each vending machine has it's own corresponding microwave. Very cool!
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This cabin looks like it has everything that you would want in a cabin, for a solo, adventure couple or group of friends together, type of journey. I really like it. 😍💙👍😇
I'm so glad I [just] discovered your channel. I spent a month in Hokkaido 27 years ago and loved every minute there. I cannot wait to return. Subscribed!
LOL "My taco rice!" That's why I hate vending machines. Sometimes, they keep the food. Such a long ride and no restaurant.
i would have smuggled in a cutting board and all the ingredients I need to make my own sushi, shoot!!
Great video thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it looks like your trip was very peaceful and very quiet 👍
I'm really afraid of large boats and ships but your channel has been helping to ease that fear, i'm still scared but not as bad as before since you show that they arent bad and actually can have a good time. Thank You!
Just be careful not to ride one near a tropical storm or typhoon. Even those big ships can get tossed around like toys. Oh, sorry...I'm not helping am I? lol
Stumbled onto one of your videos. Enjoyed the format so much I was thrilled to find you have a whole channel and tons of videos. Subscribed, watch about 10 more, still watching. Had to say this - you have found a beautifully perfect format for share and discovery, never doubt yourself or change a thing about your content. It's unexpecting yet peaceful, noticeably quiet yet fully immersive - everything from the point of view shot you use, to subtitles, including the background noise, travel information, ratings and review, everything, it's just brilliant and i love everything about it. Your videos are on play-all / repeat playlists in my office now while working. I can always take a 10 second break to look over, see what you are sharing, have an instant mini-vacation in my heart, then back to work. LOVE this channel! BRAVO!
I thought the vending machine food looked pretty good! But hey, if I don’t have to cook it myself, it’s automatically a WIN!
As a former hotel manager, I am astounded by the cleanliness of.....EVERYTHING!
Again, I really enjoy your videos! They are very relaxing and a great way to end my day, slowing down and getting ready for the night. And I appreciate the Google maps at the beginning, that helps me understand the geography of Japan in more detail. They really help underscore the importance of the sea to Japanese transportation.
Love the video. Have been to Japan three times for vacation, once while in the Marines. Never traveled where I needed this ferry service, but will make it a point to next year, when I go back. Thank you for providing me with a new travel destination.
Great to hear you at last say the journey is too long. I can only imagine that passengers are mostly truck drivers and these who have to bring their cars from Tokyo to Kyushu. Normal business and holiday travelers would much rather fly or take a train to save time and time worths a lot of money.
Many thanks for the video well put together! Loving how Japanese places are so clean and well-organized.
Thanks for sharing :) I guess you're lucky that the vending machines offered such a broad selection (here, you would have to survive on chocolate bars, strange cookie/cake bars and maybe chips :o)
But I guess too much vending machine food can be hard to take. Hope your next fresh meal was delicious :)
Thank you so much for the time that you take to make these videos. I enjoy them immensely.
Very cool! Love this journey! Thank you for all your hard work!
The staff on that ship are to be commended for keeping everything spotless! Japan is a very clean place.
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How about that taco rice ?
My perfect trip was with my mum, I loved being with her as travelled around the Uk. I wish we had done more travelling before she left us.
I love your videos. But to tell you the truth. They make me hungry. Food looks glorious.
I will be driving my husband mad to take me to Japan now.
Another great video - I enjoyed traveling along “in spirit “ 😊
It was a long trip - vending machine food 🍱 looked pretty good but fresh food is best .
I eat a lot of Ramen noodle soup - the kind you add water and microwave. I would love to try the ramen noodles in Japan- they look delicious in other videos you have uploaded 😊
I can't believe how clean it is! And no one is doing stupid crap. The last meal on board, the dish you couldn't remember looked the best! Looks like a cool mode of travel!
We must protect Japan at all costs! Such an incredible place!!
I'd protect Japan just for the anime alone, but Solo Travel Japan makes it even more imperative that Japan continues on!
Thankyou for sharing your beautiful country with us. I love watching you travel.💯😀👍💗
Amusingly, I am watching this video whilst at sea on an overnight ferry...
Once again, my friend, you have produced another outstanding video that's full of information that I'm going to use when I finally get to visit such as how to use the microwaves on the ships because my Japanese is very poor indeed, so knowing the numbers on them mean preset cooking times is a godsend.
Have you ever thought about doing some merch because I would buy it all!
Hope you had a nice safe trip. 🛳⚓️
@@charlottesmom I did... Although "Abandon Ship" being piped at 2.30am whilst sat on the toilet was, shall we say, interesting
@@Trek001 , Eeeeek!! Was everything okay? That would scare the heck out of me...and while sitting on the toilet, double yikes! 😮😳
@@charlottesmom I asked when we got off and it turns out the shipyard had changed what codes played what messages when she had her annual boat exam
@@Trek001 , At least it was a false alarm, but probably very jarring all the same. 😱
Thank you for your sacrifice - two days on a ferry with no restaurants and the unchanging seascape sounds like torture. Atleast in a train journey you get to see new lands and new people, this automated robotic ferry seems like a glimpse of space travel like the Nostradamus.
TIL: Japanese second class is better than American first class.
Everything is so CLEAN. What a concept. I would totally eat Vending machine Sushi on this boat without any concern.
Thank you for taking us along with you on this trip! Enjoyed it! Educational too!
amazing how spotless clean the ship seems to be.
I am happy to find your channel. I have fond memories of business travel in Japan. I see from your video that I might be OK as a tourist.
Business travel is too much luxury. I was unclear what a tourist might experience. All of Japan should support your work. You are teaching people what a “normal person” would experience.
Thank you.
Glad to see a new video!!
Soooo clean and organized and just perfect. I love Japan vending machines! Thank you very much for sharing. You got me thinking now...maybe this is something to add to my bucket list.
I know you here this a lot, but I love your videos, they are the best of youtube.
The cabin is really nice. It is so well designed, soothing and tasteful colours, dimensions are comfortable and comforting. The appliances are just what one needs and also fit the shape and decor of the room. I'd rather stay in this cabin than in many 4 star hotel rooms that I've been in over the past 10 years.
It would make a journey even more enjoyable.
Every time he goes on a ferry boat, there’s not many people and it’s got everything for so many passengers. Maybe it’s busier during the day. It seems expensive for one plus paying extra for food. But the views are incredible. 😁💖
Nice tour like the vending machines ferry looks great.💯💯💯💯👍💯💯💯💯👏💯💯💯💯😘💯💯💯💯🍀💯💯💯💯🥗💯🌏
Japan's fascination with vending machines is so interesting. There should be a love hotel where you pay 1 price, but get a random room key from a lottery machine. You might get a generic room, but rarely a really nice room or a free meal.
Japanese culture and society is so wonderful in it's thoughtfulness and organization. I would love to have the opportunity to visit one day. It's a life goal.
Usually I feel hungry after a ferry ride with you my friend, but this time... I feel bad for your tummy! I hope you ate very good after this trip. I do not think if I visited, this would be my ship! haha Looking forward to the next. 🤭🙏🏽🤗💗🎶
Agreed
My son and I want to visit Japan for a week and live strictly on vending machine goods, food, toiletries (I hear they even have underwear vending machines)! 😆
I’ve added this to my Japan bucket list. The price is really, very affordable and the rooms are lovely for the price. You really can’t go wrong if you want to spend a couple days sailing down the coast and enjoying the views from the deck and your room. I would probably spend all my time on the top bed with the curtain open, just watching the beautiful views and the lights along the coast at night. Thanks for another excellent video. ✌🏻🥰😊
“If it collapses I’ll be a sandwich” and “Thai stair fried with basil” hahaha. Keep up the great videos.
Next time, take a bit and let me see inside. It’s very interesting to see vending machines give so much stuff and how easy to use. Even for me
All of that food seemed absolutely abhorrent. I'm genuinely sorry you had to suffer through that but I appreciate you sharing this experience in detail so I can avoid a similar situation by any means necessary. I'm thankful for your videos giving a real view into Japan, especially because you let the experience speak for itself rather than beautifying it or cutting some of the more plain or mundane aspects of the trips.
So interesting! I have been enjoying learning the differences in how things are done in Japan. So clean and nice and organized. Can watch fro my home in Houston Texas! Thanks.