Hi, I just need to start sharing that your video made me cry. But in a good way. It made me realize that I want to live, in a sense that I want to expose myself, my frailties and qualities. I've been in a rough patch from quite some time and recently decided to throw me into the unknown again. I'd say I'm a very dedicated cyclist, longing to do a long journey self-propelled and on two wheels. Also, I'm half Japanese, a quarter Brazilian slave and a quarter European, who have only recently been able to afford to visit Japan. I've been waiting for your next Japan episode and everything just fell in place to me after watching it. I will start backpacking and, hopefully, I'll be able to do a journey like yours in Japan! I'm a migrant right now, as my grandparents were, and had always been the Japanese dude while growing up. So the feeling of belonging on the road, being yourself, is something that I want to try too, even probably being a quite older than you! I never make any comments, but I needed to say thank you, Boru. I'm looking forward for the next episodes!
I am a Japanese company employee who cycled around Japan about 10 years ago. Your video made me want to go on the trip again. This time I would like to do a slower bike ride and take my time to do a second week in Japan. Thanks, take care and be safe.
10 min in and I have to applaud you for not only being so open about your emotions but your ability to feel and express them in the first place. I am watching you from afar Boru but it feels just like you're passing me with a drawstring bag on your back in the lanes near Beddlestead. Only years wiser. Keep going and don't forget to rest. Kudos and best wishes from Germany, Jasper
Love the introspection. You have a real talent for expressing this stuff. ”don’t have a primitive staring constant with the emotion, thinking it will back down. walk next to it, talk to it, understand it…” What a great quote mate.
Man i felt this video, and suddenly caught myself crying, laughing, i felt that sense of loneliness and that sense of adventure, it all came back to me. I need to get back on the road
A very mature, honest and eloquent explanation of your emotions and the reality of dealing with loneliness, it’s part of the rhythm of life and you’ve mastered it. Great work
Thank you for being honest throughout your journey. It’s is very inspiring for a solo traveler like myself, too see that the emotions I’m experiencing aren’t that unique, and accepting the feelings going through you. Much love and respect, sending some good energy.
You’re an incredible film maker and story teller, I guess one in the same. Thank you for continuing to share this journey of yours with us, I’m glued to my screen with a profound sense of fondness. Ride safe and keep on living, can’t wait to see what comes next!
Great to see you got to see your family man, and yeah such a bittersweet feeling but as you said, the lows make the worth the highs. The videography is on point as always. Safe rides
Yet another great video on the criminally overlooked “spiritual path” cycling can offer outside of fitness and achievement. You’re an inspiration to us all. Thanks for being willing to be vulnerable and sharing
I’ve watched this twice and cried both times. You captured the Japanese culture and the true experience of travel with the little moments that matter. My first international trip was two mounts hiking in Shikoku Japan. It changed my life and now 7 years later I’m traveling again, 2 years into a 3 year thru hiking stint. Safe travels.
I love the way you're traveling, telling your story and the interactions you have with people. Keep living at the fullest in the cultures you're going to meet and enjoy the whole experience. Thanks Boru for sharing that with us too 🙏🏻
Definitely felt the same, although with less distance, during my bike ride through Switzerland, my home country. I met my brother for his birthday and we talked and drank together. The next morning and the following days felt a bit empty, but also a bit exhausting. It eventually fixed itself, as I met new and completely different people in this tiny people compressed country. I love meeting people that way, there's always something to talk about, from the reason of my endeavour to the similar experiences of the people I talked to. Thank you again for making such great videos!
Fascinated by your journey, Boru. Have been following from the start, I'm envious of your experience but also tip my hat to you because the conditions you face and the toll this must be taking on your body both mentally and physically I don't know if I could manage. Kudos to you 👏
this was so beautifully constructed, the gentle meandering pace with which you tell the story is both heartwarming and genuine. it brought tears to my eyes. thank you for sharing
👏 Boru. It’s 7am in Tokyo, was feeling a bit down before getting for a ride. You explained your challenges so eloquently and captured the people you met with beauty.
I loved both episodes. Great work and I'm looking forward to the next one. I find it helpful to look for paradox because that's often where we find the truth, because we have to open our minds to possibilities that are not as reductive and simple. Our instinct is to run from something, to create distance, but the only real way to move through an emotion is to accept it, relate to it, and understand it. You clearly went through that process this video. Showing that is a great reminder and a great lesson to others. Thanks, Boru!
I think about this series all the time. So wonderfully shot and so wonderfully real. Safe travels Boru. Looking forward to the next episode. Rubber side down
Your videos are truly inspirational. I really like the very intimate feel that they have, infact what you said regarding loneliness gave me the needed push to reach out to a friend after a long time of being stuck in a slog of loneliness. Also your style of Editing is very exiting, its very packed with a lot different scenes and yet there is a certain feel and message that carries on through the whole video, i like that. Thank you for what you are doing, i´m already looking forward to the next Episode.
Great! I commented on your Hokkaido ride that you should go to Kyushu via Shikoku without realizing that you are heading that way. I am looking forward to your next videos. I ride Japan alone and I always feel cleansed and stress free after a big ride, It must be interesting to do it for weeks and months on the trot.
Great video, loved watching this and the last episode. I appreciate the expression on your feelings after your parents left and getting back to the isolation of touring. I never thought of using the peak design bag around my waist while riding. Is it practical having it there all day?
Thank you. Yeah I’ve worn that Peak Design bag around my waist for the last few months, since I was in Taiwan. I find it comfortable, and doubles as an over the shoulder bag to use when I’m off the bike
Hi, I just need to start sharing that your video made me cry. But in a good way. It made me realize that I want to live, in a sense that I want to expose myself, my frailties and qualities. I've been in a rough patch from quite some time and recently decided to throw me into the unknown again. I'd say I'm a very dedicated cyclist, longing to do a long journey self-propelled and on two wheels. Also, I'm half Japanese, a quarter Brazilian slave and a quarter European, who have only recently been able to afford to visit Japan. I've been waiting for your next Japan episode and everything just fell in place to me after watching it. I will start backpacking and, hopefully, I'll be able to do a journey like yours in Japan! I'm a migrant right now, as my grandparents were, and had always been the Japanese dude while growing up. So the feeling of belonging on the road, being yourself, is something that I want to try too, even probably being a quite older than you! I never make any comments, but I needed to say thank you, Boru. I'm looking forward for the next episodes!
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Man I love hearing you talk about your emotions and what's going on inside you.
I am a Japanese company employee who cycled around Japan about 10 years ago.
Your video made me want to go on the trip again.
This time I would like to do a slower bike ride and take my time to do a second week in Japan.
Thanks, take care and be safe.
10 min in and I have to applaud you for not only being so open about your emotions but your ability to feel and express them in the first place. I am watching you from afar Boru but it feels just like you're passing me with a drawstring bag on your back in the lanes near Beddlestead. Only years wiser. Keep going and don't forget to rest. Kudos and best wishes from Germany, Jasper
This series is so brilliant. Seeing you living through your emotions is just very aspirational and personal
Love the introspection. You have a real talent for expressing this stuff.
”don’t have a primitive staring constant with the emotion, thinking it will back down. walk next to it, talk to it, understand it…”
What a great quote mate.
Seconded.
Thanks for your beautiful energy !!!!
Man i felt this video, and suddenly caught myself crying, laughing, i felt that sense of loneliness and that sense of adventure, it all came back to me.
I need to get back on the road
So many of us are living vicariously through you knowing we'll never experience a trip like this.
Beautiful moments and images as usual mate.
Wow, excellent photography at the end!
Love these videos Boru. A real inspiration 👏
A very mature, honest and eloquent explanation of your emotions and the reality of dealing with loneliness, it’s part of the rhythm of life and you’ve mastered it. Great work
Thank you. Definitely haven’t mastered it, just trying to understand it all a bit more than I did yesterday
Another great update, keep enjoying what you're doing and stay safe.
Thank you for being honest throughout your journey. It’s is very inspiring for a solo traveler like myself, too see that the emotions I’m experiencing aren’t that unique, and accepting the feelings going through you. Much love and respect, sending some good energy.
Boru I cannot tell you how much I love this content
wise emotion chat
You’re an incredible film maker and story teller, I guess one in the same. Thank you for continuing to share this journey of yours with us, I’m glued to my screen with a profound sense of fondness. Ride safe and keep on living, can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you 🙏
Great to see you got to see your family man, and yeah such a bittersweet feeling but as you said, the lows make the worth the highs. The videography is on point as always. Safe rides
Beautifully made video.
Yet another great video on the criminally overlooked “spiritual path” cycling can offer outside of fitness and achievement. You’re an inspiration to us all. Thanks for being willing to be vulnerable and sharing
I’ve watched this twice and cried both times. You captured the Japanese culture and the true experience of travel with the little moments that matter. My first international trip was two mounts hiking in Shikoku Japan. It changed my life and now 7 years later I’m traveling again, 2 years into a 3 year thru hiking stint. Safe travels.
I love the way you're traveling, telling your story and the interactions you have with people. Keep living at the fullest in the cultures you're going to meet and enjoy the whole experience. Thanks Boru for sharing that with us too 🙏🏻
Amazing, inspiring. Glad to have met you at gravelton philippines. Go Go Go BORU!
incredible video, could watch this all day long.
Definitely felt the same, although with less distance, during my bike ride through Switzerland, my home country. I met my brother for his birthday and we talked and drank together. The next morning and the following days felt a bit empty, but also a bit exhausting. It eventually fixed itself, as I met new and completely different people in this tiny people compressed country. I love meeting people that way, there's always something to talk about, from the reason of my endeavour to the similar experiences of the people I talked to. Thank you again for making such great videos!
Thank you for the great movies and stay safe, greetings from the Netherlands.
Thank you for sharing this. I will follow your journey as I am about to undertake my own cycle adventure.
Fascinated by your journey, Boru. Have been following from the start, I'm envious of your experience but also tip my hat to you because the conditions you face and the toll this must be taking on your body both mentally and physically I don't know if I could manage. Kudos to you 👏
this was so beautifully constructed, the gentle meandering pace with which you tell the story is both heartwarming and genuine. it brought tears to my eyes. thank you for sharing
so beautiful. Thanks!
👏 Boru. It’s 7am in Tokyo, was feeling a bit down before getting for a ride. You explained your challenges so eloquently and captured the people you met with beauty.
man... your filmmaking is on point! Beautifly shot and edited! And the story!!! Brilliant work man
Amazing, Boru! Love to see your progress and your insights. Stay strong, brother!
This is great man
Amazing!
Thanks for sharing the ups and lows and everything in between.
thank you for this beautiful video
Thanks for another wonderful update , strong riding to you 🌸
I loved both episodes. Great work and I'm looking forward to the next one. I find it helpful to look for paradox because that's often where we find the truth, because we have to open our minds to possibilities that are not as reductive and simple. Our instinct is to run from something, to create distance, but the only real way to move through an emotion is to accept it, relate to it, and understand it. You clearly went through that process this video. Showing that is a great reminder and a great lesson to others. Thanks, Boru!
much love man, keep going
Amazing, didnt want it to end. Stay safe!!
I think about this series all the time. So wonderfully shot and so wonderfully real. Safe travels Boru. Looking forward to the next episode. Rubber side down
Appreciate you. Thank you 🙏
Your videos are truly inspirational. I really like the very intimate feel that they have, infact what you said regarding loneliness gave me the needed push to reach out to a friend after a long time of being stuck in a slog of loneliness. Also your style of Editing is very exiting, its very packed with a lot different scenes and yet there is a certain feel and message that carries on through the whole video, i like that. Thank you for what you are doing, i´m already looking forward to the next Episode.
I love it, and thanks for putting this on yt, awesome content.
Great! I commented on your Hokkaido ride that you should go to Kyushu via Shikoku without realizing that you are heading that way. I am looking forward to your next videos. I ride Japan alone and I always feel cleansed and stress free after a big ride, It must be interesting to do it for weeks and months on the trot.
Great video, loved watching this and the last episode. I appreciate the expression on your feelings after your parents left and getting back to the isolation of touring.
I never thought of using the peak design bag around my waist while riding. Is it practical having it there all day?
Thank you. Yeah I’ve worn that Peak Design bag around my waist for the last few months, since I was in Taiwan. I find it comfortable, and doubles as an over the shoulder bag to use when I’m off the bike
I discovered the scenery of Japan in your video.
I am Japanese.
thank you
ideal..Kotatsu too
really dude, wenn i want some Motivation-i just see your video, always=)
LOVE it. To see JAPAN again, and discover YOU. Arrigato gozaimasu!
What is the #1 thing you are learning from the Japanese people?
what music in the background? oh yeah incredible video, btw
Keep being nobody but yourself.
Hi,im a gravel cyclist.come and visit in the Philippine and i will ride with you....
"promosm"