Jana Polak
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Last days in Tokyo
I had the best possible time on my first trip to Japan. It is the most inspiring place I have ever been to and I have not felt this excited in a long time. I am happy I rediscovered solo travel and keeping a daily drawing practice has never been easier. I can´t wait to do this again! I hope you enjoyed the Alone in Japan series and I hope it inspired you to go on an adventure or pick up a pencil and make a drawing or both :)
Thank you for watching and see you soon,
Jana
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Last days in Kyoto
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Last few days in Kyoto. Trying to avoid crowds, catching up on drawing and buying more things... I hope you enjoy this one! See you next week with some more of Tokyo. Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
First days in Kyoto
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Part 2 of my solo japan trip series. First impressions of Kyoto and catching up on my daily drawing. Thank you for watching and see you next week, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
First days in Tokyo
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I missed you UA-cam! I went on a solo trip to Japan last month and here is the vlog of my first days in Tokyo. Thank you for watching and see you soon, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Rome in February
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I love Roma! One of my favorite trips ever. I hope you enjoy this vlog. Thank you for watching, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Cozy Berlin weekend & setting goals for 2024
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trying to start the year right :) Hope you are having a good start of 2024! Thank you for watching, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Everything I drew in 2023 & tips for illustrators starting out
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This is what I drew and learned in 2023... it was my best year in illustration so far! Thank you for watching and have a great start of the year, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
My week as an illustrator in Berlin & traveling for work
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Spend a week wih me! Some drawing, Uniqlo shopping and join me on a work trip to Ljubljana :) Thank you for watching and see you soon, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Illustration archive tour... how my drawing skills developed in 5 years
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This is how I got into illustration, what helped me learn the skills and how they developed in 5 years. I hope you enjoy this video, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
BAGGU X SANDY LIANG unboxing and review
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I love the Baggu and Sandy Liang collaboration! This is what I got and my first thoughts. Than you for watching and see you soon, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
A weekend in Berlin - favorite shops, art supplies haul, some illustration and dackel meetup!
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The most fun weekend in a while! Thanks to Abbey for joining us, check out her channel @AbbeySy ! Here are the places we visted: - FOLK BERLIN: www.folkberlin.com/de - MOEON (2 shops very close together): moeon.de/ - MODULOR: www.modulor.de/ - HUMBOLDTHAIN PARK Thank you for watching and see you next week, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
A week in my life - illustrator in Berlin
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Home alone in Berlin this week... Thank you for watching and see you in the next one! Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Recent illustrations, open for commssions and autumn in Berlin / Vlog
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Some things I have been drawing and doing recenly... I hope you enjoyed the video and see you in the next one! Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Book tour, Slovenia and Croatia vlog
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It has been too long! I hope you enjoy this book tour and bits from my Slovenia and Croatia trip :) See you soon, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Last illustration project, book tour prep and buying Jellycats / Berlin vlog
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Fun few days before te book tour! Thank you for watcing and see you in the next one, Jana Instagram janapolak?hl=de Website: www.janapolak.com/ TikTok @jana_Polak
Illustration developments and some Berlin / Vlog
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Illustration developments and some Berlin / Vlog
A weekend in Berlin and what I drew recently
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A weekend in Berlin and what I drew recently
My week as a freelance illustrator in Berlin
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My week as a freelance illustrator in Berlin
NYC vlog pt. 2 - spending all my $$$ and having fun
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NYC vlog pt. 2 - spending all my $$$ and having fun
NYC vlog pt.1 - we are engaged!
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NYC vlog pt.1 - we are engaged!
Drawing portraits live at an event in Berlin
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Drawing portraits live at an event in Berlin
Illustration, gallery weekend, sonny angels and fun times in Berlin / weekly vlog
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Illustration, gallery weekend, sonny angels and fun times in Berlin / weekly vlog
Drawing, book shopping and getting a haircut! Berlin weekly vlog
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Drawing, book shopping and getting a haircut! Berlin weekly vlog
Easy bunny rabbit amigurumi / crochet tutorial
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Easy bunny rabbit amigurumi / crochet tutorial
Almost 30 birthday vlog
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Almost 30 birthday vlog
Children's book illustrations done! And crocheting some bunnies - Berlin vlog
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Children's book illustrations done! And crocheting some bunnies - Berlin vlog
Berlin in the spring! Some illustration, crocheting and the worst cooking show on the internet
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Berlin in the spring! Some illustration, crocheting and the worst cooking show on the internet
Almost done with my first children's book illustration! And some weekend shopping in Berlin
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Almost done with my first children's book illustration! And some weekend shopping in Berlin
Children's book illustration, Sonny Angel unboxing, current favorites - Berlin vlog
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Children's book illustration, Sonny Angel unboxing, current favorites - Berlin vlog
Art supply shopping, illustration and shoe drama / Berlin art vlog
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Art supply shopping, illustration and shoe drama / Berlin art vlog

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @PankajSinghArt
    @PankajSinghArt 14 годин тому

    Lovely illustration is it done with watercolour or you did it digitally in Procreate?

  • @IrwinBorjas
    @IrwinBorjas 6 днів тому

    Thanks, amazing inspiration

  • @userbunny
    @userbunny 6 днів тому

    Random question, did you asked for permission to film in their shops? or did you just do it?

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 5 днів тому

      I did ask, the owners are super nice:)

  • @user-yo1il7gf6u
    @user-yo1il7gf6u 7 днів тому

    Love this & all your paintings to document your trip. So happy you finally got to go! Also inspiring to go on a solo trip ♡♡♡

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 7 днів тому

      Thank you so much! Means a lot! 🌻

  • @nowgaku
    @nowgaku 9 днів тому

    It's sad that you've left Japan. But don't worry, Japan will always be by your side.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 9 днів тому

      So sweet 🥲 i am already scheming how to go back as soon as possible 🩷

  • @user-rx1bf6hb2y
    @user-rx1bf6hb2y 10 днів тому

    danke

  • @ken7796
    @ken7796 10 днів тому

    素晴らしい😊

  • @GreenAlien139
    @GreenAlien139 11 днів тому

    Hi I’m going to Berlin this September..where can i get Sonny angles in Berlin

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 11 днів тому

      Go to Folk Berlin store in Kreuzberg! I think its the only place that has them in Berlin and it is such a nice shop. They have Smiskis and Jellycats too:) Sonnies always tend to sell out fast, so they dont have them in stick at all times… have a gret trip!!

    • @GreenAlien139
      @GreenAlien139 11 днів тому

      thank you❤️

  • @user-0913MotoS
    @user-0913MotoS 11 днів тому

    とても温かく素敵なイラストですね✨😊

  • @ducsue751
    @ducsue751 11 днів тому

    3:02 Dang. I wanted my toilet that will greet me like that, but all I got was water shooting at my bum and the seat is heated. No greetings.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 11 днів тому

      Hehe this one was really special! But the seat heating is luxury and the water shooting also nice (once you get used to it). I wish i had one in Berlin!

  • @Mariarosa20212
    @Mariarosa20212 11 днів тому

    Perfeito, obrigada!❤

  • @sofilind6037
    @sofilind6037 12 днів тому

    Thank you for a beautiful vlog🌻

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 11 днів тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @kaznyc1
    @kaznyc1 13 днів тому

    Love looking at your illustrations!

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much! I will draw some more and make a zine:)

  • @melocitysolo9574
    @melocitysolo9574 13 днів тому

    Hey, I noticed you threw away your omikuji because it had a "bad fortune." Actually, that's not the right way to handle it! In Japan, if you get a bad fortune, you're supposed to tie it to a designated tree or wire at the shrine. This is believed to leave the bad luck behind and let you move on with good luck. Throwing it in the trash is disrespectful and an act of desecration to the shrine's deities. Also, there should be signs in English nearby explaining this, so make sure to read them next time.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Oh no! Thanks for letting me know! I did not see the signs, but I have seen people tying the papers… gosh, I made some mistakes on this trip. I will know next time:)

  • @mh8704
    @mh8704 13 днів тому

    Wonderful vlog series! If you ever go back you’ll have to try the food in the basement levels of department stores- you’ll be blown away by the variety of bentos and ready made food! But conbini food is fun too. Japan can be quite overwhelming for the variety of stuff everywhere! Have a good rest in Berlin!

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much! It is a bit overwhelming, I was there for 10 days only and felt a constant fomo! I hope I can go again soon and they the department store bentos :)

  • @2Click-My-iCON
    @2Click-My-iCON 13 днів тому

    ウォシュレット体験しましたか😆ウォシュレット未体験と経験した後で、人生は分かれます。 結局日本の食事で一番気にいったものは何でしたか?帰国後に日本の色々なBESTを動画にしてみて。一番驚いたこと、一番気に入った風景、母国と一番違うと感じたこと、などなど

  • @Arirukuka
    @Arirukuka 13 днів тому

    I loved watching your Japan Series and your idea with all the illustrations! Thanks for taking us with you and greetings from cologne :)

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Thank you so much! Hello back from Berlin:)

  • @Eddy-fo7zi
    @Eddy-fo7zi 13 днів тому

    Japan misses you already.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      ❤️❤️❤️ i miss you too Japan!

  • @isiiies
    @isiiies 13 днів тому

    I’m currently spending my last days in Tokyo as a solo traveler, so this video was so nice to watch! I love your illustrations!!

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      So good! Enjoy! And thank you:)

  • @olgarodzik8211
    @olgarodzik8211 13 днів тому

    I feel myself so comfy during watching your videos ^_^ love this vibe

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Thanks so much!! Makes me so happy to hear this:)

  • @melancholicsoul
    @melancholicsoul 13 днів тому

    The Fortune thingy omg 😭 glad you didn’t let it ruin your day ! It was nonsense anyway 😅

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Haha that was mad!

  • @mel6691
    @mel6691 13 днів тому

    Such a lovely vlog! And a cute ending 😍 hope you enjoyed your time in Japan. Looking forward to see your next video.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Thank you! It was the best🥲 🌻

  • @KianBRUMMITT12U
    @KianBRUMMITT12U 13 днів тому

    loved this series!

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @pamelavalenciasosa144
    @pamelavalenciasosa144 15 днів тому

    Really nice! I m going to do it! Greetings from Perú 🇵🇪

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 13 днів тому

      Yay! Good luck and have fun! Hello from Berlin :)

  • @baihaqihshr
    @baihaqihshr 20 днів тому

    i miss kyoto! hoping to go to japan again 😊

  • @oesoy
    @oesoy 22 дні тому

    Have you tried japans luggage forwarding service? All the hotels have them and it makes traveling thru japan easier

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 22 дні тому

      I have not heard of this! But will look into it next time :) sounds like a helpful service. Thanks!

  • @kaicastle.
    @kaicastle. 22 дні тому

    Tote bags are fun!

  • @maviides
    @maviides 25 днів тому

    Can I ask you the author of the Kyoto guide that you show in the video? I can't read it :')

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 25 днів тому

      Hi! It is from Monocle Travel guide series on Kyoto. There is lots of fancy things and places that I dream of visiting one day, but also many great lower budget recommendations. I´ll get books from this series for every place I go to!

    • @maviides
      @maviides 25 днів тому

      @@janapolak thank you! super kind 🤗

  • @ljc4199
    @ljc4199 26 днів тому

    I also turn 30 in April and that birthday I was in Kyoto and checked the my favorite coffee shop so far might be that day

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 25 днів тому

      So nice! The best way to spend your birthday :)

  • @shortliner68
    @shortliner68 26 днів тому

    I know our two kids (adults now) would love to visit Japan. They tell me everything there is so cute. They've both been into Anime since their teen years. Our daughter has been learning the Japanese language for years and has been able to write emails to Japanese online stores in grammatically correct sentences. They wrote back and said her writing was completely correct, which she was happy to read.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 25 днів тому

      That is so impressive, they really need to go visit! And how amazing that your daughter has learned japanese without even being in the country! I really want to learn some day too, but german is already giving me so many problems :)

  • @lifewithnemia
    @lifewithnemia 26 днів тому

    Love this vlog!!!😊

  • @AbbeySy
    @AbbeySy 27 днів тому

    Fun fact: Daiso owns Standard Products!! I enjoyed going inside and I got a pair of gloves and hair brush 😂 the “unbranded” aesthetic got to me hahah

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 26 днів тому

      Ahh makes sense, there was a Daiso upstairs! Sebi loves the bag and Eddie the mat:)

    • @AbbeySy
      @AbbeySy 26 днів тому

      @@janapolak niceeee

  • @sofilind6037
    @sofilind6037 27 днів тому

    💖Lovely vlog😊

  • @mel6691
    @mel6691 27 днів тому

    Lovely Vlog! Love seeing your hauls from Japan. Hope you had a wonderful time there. Can't wait to visit Japan myself 😍 greetings from Berlin

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 27 днів тому

      Thank you so much! There are too many nice things to buy in Japan:) I am sure you will love it there, I cant wait to go back! Greetings from Prenzlauer Berg

  • @Eddy-fo7zi
    @Eddy-fo7zi 27 днів тому

    Ichizawa Hanpu is the shops name. I carry a smaller shoulder one.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 27 днів тому

      So nice, I love all their bags!

  • @Eddy-fo7zi
    @Eddy-fo7zi 27 днів тому

    Go to the Philosopher’s Path and walk to Nanzenji. I guarantee fewer people and more thinking time. Enjoy.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 27 днів тому

      I was thinking of going there but did not have enough time in Kyoto. I’ll go next time I am there:) thank you!

  • @2Click-My-iCON
    @2Click-My-iCON 27 днів тому

    東京は世界一の人口密度で世界一の大都市。住む場所ではなく大きな仕事場。お客様を次々相手にするのに忙しい。 京都は日本一の観光地。日本中の学校から学生達が日本の古都を観に来るし、勿論外国人も侍と芸者の世界を観に来る。どこも混んでいて、やはり忙しい。 静かな場所がいいなら、もっと田舎の地元の人が知る観光地がいいでしょう。 でも初めての日本なら、東京や京都、大阪、富士山等は外せないですね。 日本の国土はほとんどが森と山なので、自然のきれいな場所は沢山ありますよ。 ネットやガイドブックで調べれば沢山あります。 今年は早くも真夏のような暑さになっています。熱中症にならないように、水分補給をこまめにして、帽子を被った方がいいかも。

  • @janapolak
    @janapolak 27 днів тому

    If you’re watching early, sorry for the video quality! I uploaded before the HD processing was complete :) It should look better soon. Thanks for being here ❤

  • @Eddy-fo7zi
    @Eddy-fo7zi 28 днів тому

    Thank you for coming to Japan with such innocent and open eyes. Domo.

  • @user-ks3sc3fn3c
    @user-ks3sc3fn3c Місяць тому

    Welcome to Japan.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak 29 днів тому

      Hello from Berlin! I wish I could go back:)

  • @inotoni6148
    @inotoni6148 Місяць тому

    I wish Berlin was like Tokyo, or the Tokyo of Europe. But the complicated history has made the city the opposite. The word, the Greek/Hebrew word "Moloch", fits the city quite well. Many young people long for freedom, security and an environment in which they feel comfortable. Since Germany has changed so much socially in the last 10 years, they can no longer find all of this at home. Many, especially young women, leave Germany or visit Japan, South Korea or Australia for a longer period of time. This phenomenon did not exist in the past. In the past, Germany could still satisfy their longings and their idea of ​​a happy life.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      I completely understand this. I moved to Berlin from Slovenia almost 6 years ago and things are changing fast here. I feel at home here because of a big international community, but it is not a place anymore where you can get by easily being an artist or a creative. But that is not easy anywhere anymore I guess. Experiencing Japan was so calming, felt so safe and still so stimulating. My dream is to come for a year and experience living there short term.

  • @saquita51
    @saquita51 Місяць тому

    あなたは工業デザイナーですか? 視点がおもしろい。

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      I studied industrial design, but now I am an illustrator :)

  • @saquita51
    @saquita51 Місяць тому

    素敵な世界観があっていいですね。でも温泉卵がトイレに😢

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      I’m not proud of wasting the egg… I did not understand what it said on the packaging. Now i know! I guess every onsen egg ends up in the toilet at some point.

  • @mh8704
    @mh8704 Місяць тому

    Sounds like you had a great time even with no plan. It’s exciting to explore new places and just find things as you go. I remember when I lived in Japan for a year for college, I got lost a lot! It’s super tiring - so much walking! No wonder every one is skinny over there (for the most part). But every day was an adventure! Thanks so much for posting! It was fun!

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Wow how amazing that you got to be in Japan for a year! That’s my dream! And so much walking, I love it but after 10 days of 20 to 30 k steps I was finished:)

  • @managua-san8075
    @managua-san8075 Місяць тому

    I did the same thing in 2014. Traveled all alone for 2 weeks. It was amazing. You just have to get used to having no one to talk to. Everyday was an adventure.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Amazing! I saw now how important it is to travel alone every so often. And having a camera to talk to and vlog helped me not feel super alone:)

    • @managua-san8075
      @managua-san8075 Місяць тому

      @@janapolak Everyday in Japan was something new. I used the rail pass to the fullest. Only missed going to Hokkaido. It's a very long train trip , you have to stay overnight if you plan to go there.

  • @oll99
    @oll99 Місяць тому

    Amazing travel observations, I watched with so much curiosity and the vlog was so fun!... I really love your artist perspective on things, it makes me want to romanticise my life more. I almost forgot - how's your new backpack? 🌚

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! Being in Japan alone was the best for me, you see and absorb so much. I will try to keep this for my everyday in Berlin too. I recently found a channel on UA-cam that talks a lot about finding beauty in everyday and it has inspired me a lot. It’s called Heaven Sent Honey. I love listening to her talk while drawing.

  • @ze4037
    @ze4037 Місяць тому

    Many foreigners critical of Japan point out the excessive use of plastic packaging in Japan. The seemingly excessive packaging is intended to maintain quality. In Japan, all materials, including plastic, are separated and collected according to strict disposal rules. These are enforced by local governments and will not be tolerated as long as one resides in Japan. This thorough recycling of resources has been practiced in Japan for hundreds of years, and is one of the reasons why resource-poor Japan has been able to build an advanced culture and economy while restricting exchange and trade with the outside world for hundreds of years. "Mottainai" spirit

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Thank you for explaining this! I thought there must be a reason behind it. I admire how everything in Japan is preserved and taken extreme care of. In Europe people are super cautious about the use of plastic, we might not have plastic bottles in a few years. I’m curious to see how Japanese recycling works!

  • @shawnbell6392
    @shawnbell6392 Місяць тому

    Wonderful travel vibe and how refreshing to see an artist's sensitive observations. Kyoto is both a treasure (over 2000 historic sites and places) and a modern working city of a million and a half people. It needs and deserves respectful guests like yourself.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Thank you! Kyoto is so beautiful, the old and the new! The over tourism is real though. It is sad to see big loud groups of tourists. Luckily it is still possible to avoid the crowds, some of my favourite temples were almost empty!

  • @anthonyw2931
    @anthonyw2931 Місяць тому

    this was awesome to watch. I admire you for going to a foreign country in a foreign language and culture and just enjoying as it is. I also admire your hard work and dedication to your craft and creativity. It's greatly appreciated, I know it takes a lot to do these videos for us.

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Thank you! I had the best time. Going alone made filming and drawing an important part of my day. I’m so happy I got to capture my time in Japan and share it with you!

  • @mcblakemore3423
    @mcblakemore3423 Місяць тому

    Don't think about it as a 'failed lust for luxury' -- you're curious, and that's a great thing -- your curiosity got you all the way to Japan. I get so much second-hand joy just from seeing your face light up unwrapping dolls, toys and even food ☺

    • @janapolak
      @janapolak Місяць тому

      Hehe thanks! I like nice things and can’t help it! You’ll see what I got instead in the next video, a Kyoto-made canvas bag, even better:)