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  • @SoloSoloTravel
    @SoloSoloTravel  2 роки тому +145

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    • @SoloSoloTravel
      @SoloSoloTravel  2 роки тому +76

      - Solo “Salesman“ Solo Travel

    • @EricWulfe
      @EricWulfe 2 роки тому +6

      @@SoloSoloTravel solo travelling salesman
      that cat won't get isekai'd just from getting hit by a car. a truck is needed for that

    • @panzerv5
      @panzerv5 2 роки тому +19

      Semeone who i am actually happy he got sponsored

    • @thomaswhitten2537
      @thomaswhitten2537 2 роки тому +4

      I use ProtonVPN. It's not American based. It's Swedish software falling under the Swedish laws and ethics of business. Proton really does not keep connection records unlike American and other companies who say they don't but they really do. Proton offers a lot!!

    • @thekhoifish0146
      @thekhoifish0146 2 роки тому +10

      With this financial backing we will soon be able to revel in the full experience of Solo Solo Cooking and Solo Solo Brewery

  • @TheWaveAtMtFuji
    @TheWaveAtMtFuji 2 роки тому +632

    Johannes Knudsen was a danish machinist / engine engineer on the MAERSK ship Ellen, who duing a storm off of the coast of Wakayama, saw a japanese ship in distress. He tried to save the people on board but unfortunately drowned duing so. He was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun.

    • @Motherhubbard170
      @Motherhubbard170 2 роки тому +74

      Thank you for this great info, well deserved respect for Johannes

    • @hiboudeluxe
      @hiboudeluxe 2 роки тому +39

      I came down to the comments to see if someone found out who Johannes was. Thank you so much for posting this. The mystery would have driven me insane.

    • @elcasho
      @elcasho 2 роки тому +16

      Ah thank you. I had no idea what was going on

    • @pugman99
      @pugman99 2 роки тому +17

      SoloSolo san did not comment with surprise and heartfelt admiration for this sailor hero...😔...but I still love you SoloSolo❤...maybe you did not see this...does that mean you never read our...or my... comments?😭💔

    • @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars
      @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars 2 роки тому +3

      I'm really pleased you discovered who Johannes Knudsen was, he was a hero ❤️

  • @personwithnocreativity3502
    @personwithnocreativity3502 2 роки тому +199

    Congratulation on your first sponsorr!!!

    • @whatweather
      @whatweather 2 роки тому +2

      How is that a congratulation?

    • @juinn3745
      @juinn3745 2 роки тому +25

      @@whatweather ofc it is... If Sponsors are reaching out to him it means he has enough followers to peak interests of companies... simplification: he's becoming more and more successful as a UA-camr

    • @terrinaweb4189
      @terrinaweb4189 2 роки тому +7

      @@juinn3745 well said.

    • @whatweather
      @whatweather 2 роки тому +3

      @@juinn3745 lol riiiight it means he's "successful". It has nothing to do with companies wanting to exploit and make money wherever and however they can. Of course they're gunna put ads wherever they can. It has nothing to do with this dude. You can be "successful" without a sponsor.

    • @juinn3745
      @juinn3745 2 роки тому +6

      @@whatweather of course you can... Also what are you expecting that companies aren't gonna try to make money whenever wherever they can they will exploit everything they can there is not much anyone can do about it so just make ghe best of it also having enough followers that someone pays for trips you make sounds pretty successful to me

  • @melissadunton3534
    @melissadunton3534 2 роки тому +111

    😂 @ 3:55 “Look at them with their scenery-capturing technology”.
    You never fail to make me smile and giggle a bit to myself when watching your lovely, relaxing videos. And the quality of your content is always staggeringly breathtaking.
    So, as always….thank you for sharing your adventures in food and travel with those of us who cannot get out and experience it first hand. You’re a blessing young man. ✌🏻💕😃
    *I have three favorite UA-cam channels and your’s is one of the “big three”. I would be so sad if you stopped producing such lovely content*
    My other fav. channels are Best Ever Food Review Show and Solo Travel Japan/Solo Travel Food. As far as I’m concerned, the content you produce is on par with my other top favs. You always put out beautifully rendered videos. The best part is that you’re also interesting, humorous and kind. Plz… keep up the good work! And congrats on your sponsorship!!! 😊😅

  • @daBigBingus
    @daBigBingus 2 роки тому +178

    I like how Johannes suddenly became your traveling companion.
    Also new info aquired :
    Pandas creep solo-san out

    • @alnabulsi313
      @alnabulsi313 2 роки тому +7

      I was giggling out loud when he was giving Johannes a 'sip' of the juice 🤣🤣

    • @dagar5331
      @dagar5331 2 роки тому +4

      For me new info was that he marked Madagascar as place where is he from :O

  • @alnabulsi313
    @alnabulsi313 2 роки тому +56

    Solo-san picked a wonderful travel companion! Johannes Knudsen was a heroic sailor who died trying to help a Japanese that was struggling in a storm. I can't imagine a more honorable and deserving recipient of this auspicious award 🫡👏

  • @utbdoug
    @utbdoug 2 роки тому +16

    I love that the staff at the train stations, ferries and factories wave when you go past. They love and are proud of their work. It's really nice!

  • @gizmogal89
    @gizmogal89 2 роки тому +177

    Congrats on getting ad sponsored, Solo-san! This ride looks quite nice, with so many sightseeing stops along the way and food. I wish more train stations in the USA had regional food for sale 🤔👍

    • @LudwigVaanArthans
      @LudwigVaanArthans 2 роки тому +7

      Imagine all the varieties of deep fried somethings that you could have

  • @Lin9597
    @Lin9597 2 роки тому +28

    You already have a sponsorship!! So proud of you!

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому +11

    I like the way it is possible to visit small stations & thay there may be a little art or music there. In the U.K. there is rarely anything playful & if you stop at a small station you will probably be stuck there for more than an hour, with no food & drink & probably not even a warm waiting room, even if the weather is cold.

  • @lovelyxpsycho
    @lovelyxpsycho 2 роки тому +37

    Solo Solo Travel has been one of my favorite channels to watch when I want to relax or wind down before bed, but holy HECKO, the subtitles! A channel that once was a source of calm has now transitioned to a complete comedy. If the creator is subtitling these themselves, BRAVO. Their wit is absolutely hilarious and I’m thankful for it. Having a laugh during down time is relaxing in a way. 😂

  • @aolanikunisan
    @aolanikunisan 2 роки тому +6

    My boyfriend and I are hooked on your videos and watch it every dinner. I didn’t know you were from Madagascar! I’m also a Japanese who grew up in South Africa (oddly feel a connection)Great video as always and waiting to see more.

  • @theactualdarthvader
    @theactualdarthvader 2 роки тому +4

    that 75min stop area looks like the perfect place to just simply relax. no crazy noises going on except the waves and wind

  • @finfan83
    @finfan83 2 роки тому +8

    Like how this train set has headlights outlined in white line that runs whole side long. Seaside trip is also lovely ! And there is food in there too ! Even deer stuff ! It's very surprising how every station has that greeting commitee with banners, welcoming everyone. They hire special people to do that or it's additional burden for rail workers ? Congrats on meeting Johannes :)
    16:19 - that's cute !

  • @theodorehsu5023
    @theodorehsu5023 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for showing this more quaint part of Japan. Now it makes me want to go to Japan to do some of the trips in your videos.

  • @MaximSm777
    @MaximSm777 2 роки тому +42

    Japan is a very beautiful country. The trains are all beautiful, of any class. I noticed that all the trains have large windows, it's beautiful. The food is also served very beautifully, like a ritual for a beautiful meal. I really like the respect for each person, it's very nice to see when people respect each other.👍❤️❤️

  • @metcat88
    @metcat88 2 роки тому +3

    00:42 You savage rascal :P Congrats to your sponsor. Thanks for the video.

  • @Angelica_04
    @Angelica_04 2 роки тому +7

    New subscriber hope you get to 800k soon! I also love your videos! I love that there’s only ambient noises in the background audio no talking. Makes me relaxed and sleepy. Also very educational.

  • @jackiejenkins4078
    @jackiejenkins4078 2 роки тому +29

    Love the layout and the design elements on that train! Looked like a great trip! ❤

  • @jamesonstalanthasyu
    @jamesonstalanthasyu 2 роки тому +2

    At the 2:20 mark, I like how the train stop has nice greenery covering the top of the waiting area.

  • @shygorilla8082
    @shygorilla8082 2 роки тому +1

    6:54 Wow. That beach is beautiful

  • @Frek77
    @Frek77 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are very relaxing to watch. I really like your sense of humor as well. They way you tell jokes without saying a word.

  • @naomimoore9533
    @naomimoore9533 2 роки тому +21

    I'm shocked at how much you got to experience and see and also eat with $80 on the train ride. What an awesome experience. Congrats on your sponsor! Your videos are very relaxing to watch.

  • @alexandrastratanphotographer
    @alexandrastratanphotographer 2 роки тому +1

    where the ocean blue meets the green it's magical, another beautiful train ride, loving the interior design with a pop of color

  • @_marylya
    @_marylya 2 роки тому +29

    На ютьюбе много каналов о путешествиях, в том числе от японских блогеров, но ни один из них нельзя сравнивать с вашим. Спасибо за то, что берёте нас с собой.

  • @escapetherace1943
    @escapetherace1943 2 роки тому +3

    2:09 Very nice, encapsulates the way I feel about this world at any given time.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 2 роки тому +6

    Fun! Enjoyed this a lot! Always so good to look at your videos and experience them!

  • @ady85265
    @ady85265 2 роки тому +38

    Solo-san's chronology ~
    1) Travel on an expensive train in America
    2) Choose the cheapest seat on the next trip in Japan

    • @locutus155
      @locutus155 2 роки тому +8

      He had to. He spent all his money on a crap American train.

    • @ipomeaindica7649
      @ipomeaindica7649 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah that's true!! 😂

    • @ady85265
      @ady85265 2 роки тому

      @@locutus155 we witness his misery again

    • @thekhoifish0146
      @thekhoifish0146 2 роки тому +6

      3) cry after being reunited with rice after so long

    • @ady85265
      @ady85265 2 роки тому +1

      @@thekhoifish0146 lmao, the holy trinity

  • @T13nd0ank
    @T13nd0ank 2 роки тому +7

    Congrats on getting a sponsor! Cheers for more!! 🥂

  • @rustinpieces
    @rustinpieces 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks again for a lovely trip! I can't get over how beautiful those bento-boxes are composed. Looks delightful! And to think that in my own country of sea-farers, there are lots of people who don't like fish. Unbelievable...

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому +2

    It is so good that there is the possibility to lay down on the train. In the U.K it is virtually impossible to travel if you have a bad back. It is very restrictive. Offering the chance to lay down would make it possible to travel, for many who can not.

  • @Temptation666
    @Temptation666 2 роки тому +4

    I'm Danish and i had to look Johannes Knudsen up. I had no idea who he was.
    Apparently he was an engineer on a Mærsk ship in 1957 who tried to save a Japanese ship in trouble. He lost his life. Not sure if he managed to save the Japanese sailors before he died. Anyway. While we have forgotten him, it seems you guys has not.

  • @Sceneric_
    @Sceneric_ Рік тому +4

    This channel has very quickly become my favorite channel ever. I’m in love with Japan and how beautiful and breathtaking it is and your channel gives me a way to see this.

  • @heyokasd
    @heyokasd 2 роки тому +11

    I cackled at "that cat almost got isekai'd". 😆
    Fancy chickens!
    Congratulations on the sponsorship! And good job incorporating it in a very on-brand way. :D

  • @gyro5anchez
    @gyro5anchez 2 роки тому +3

    Congrats on the first sponsor!

  • @BillCameronWC
    @BillCameronWC Рік тому +4

    What a lovely trip and the beautiful seascapes and sunny weather along the way made it even more delightful 😂. By the way near the end in your very nice looking dinner box you mentioned there were some pickles, which immediately triggered late-evening hunger pangs in me, so as I don’t have any German/French sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) in the house at present, I immediately went along to my store cupboard and opened a jar of Korean kimchi (similar to sauerkraut, but with added garlic 🧄) which easily satisfied my ‘munchies’ 🤣😋. The gentle humour in your videos is so nice - greetings from the UK 🇬🇧.

  • @Ronisoutdooradventure
    @Ronisoutdooradventure 2 роки тому +8

    All these train riding videos make me want to go to Japan even more!! The scenery by the ocean is beautiful and I want to try that sushi bento!! Looks yummy!

  • @Shaybuttercreme25
    @Shaybuttercreme25 2 роки тому +6

    Congrats on hitting 800k subscribers! I love watching all your travel videos, just watching the wonderful scenery views of Japan is making me want to book a flight there soon!

  • @frankb3178
    @frankb3178 2 роки тому +3

    I was intrigued by the stops which took a while before the train continued sort of like a cruise ship making stops for local merchants. I don't have an issue with that but if I wanted to get to my destination, I would not be hppy with time delays. This was a very interesting video. Thank you for it.

  • @angelajeanyates-williams9773
    @angelajeanyates-williams9773 2 роки тому +2

    Hello from Wilmington, Delaware USA! My husband and I love to watch your videos! We watch them before bed as they are extremely relaxing. Thank you for posting and doing a great job.

  • @KIMSEOKDOMVLOGS
    @KIMSEOKDOMVLOGS 2 роки тому +5

    Happy to see another vlog in Japan again😄 oh and you have your 1st sponsor congrats! 🎉💙

  • @raquelmoore2084
    @raquelmoore2084 2 роки тому +13

    While watching your videos, Solo-san, it helps me explore the wonders of how Japan travels by ships, trains, and buses.
    I also wish to thank you for bringing us on your adventures while we are dealing with the Coronavirus and to educate us about the usual prices and what is expected during those trips.
    Thank you from all the way from Canada. 🇨🇦

  • @alxh8835
    @alxh8835 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy your audio style, it’s very calming.

  • @klb5114
    @klb5114 2 роки тому +17

    This was a great video I loved it. The scenery was beautiful and the food looked good. It looks like you were enjoying yourself. And you do have a funny sense of humor I laughed through some of this. I said you got your money's worth. To try the different foods the different stations.

  • @hagstruan1140
    @hagstruan1140 2 роки тому

    I love your snarky comments in the subtitles.

  • @ink888
    @ink888 2 роки тому +3

    This train and route is honestly so amazing. Perfecf for family trip

  • @Marcelo-56
    @Marcelo-56 2 роки тому +14

    Algo admirable en el transporte de pasajeros de Japón es la perfecta higiene de los vehículos, por dentro y por fuera, esto comparado con los transportes de América y Europa.

  • @lowpinglag
    @lowpinglag 2 роки тому +1

    Me being from Denmark, seeing Johannes Knudsen in your video was a surprise.

  • @wisecanadianwoman
    @wisecanadianwoman 2 роки тому +5

    I alwalys enjoy your videos, love your sence of humour especially. This looked like a very nice trip. Thank you! ❤

  • @Kellehy
    @Kellehy 2 роки тому +2

    デンマークから日本で旅ができるなんてJohannesさん嬉しそうですね

  • @xmoonwaveart
    @xmoonwaveart 2 роки тому +22

    I love the scenery and asmr, but the captions are what make it so much better 😂 “a wild homo sapiens” “cat almost got isekai’d” love your videos ❤❤❤❤

  • @bettercallsamuel7541
    @bettercallsamuel7541 2 роки тому +3

    LOL I was laughing hard when poured one out for Johannes then just crying when he ended up on the phone

  • @xMegaVideos
    @xMegaVideos 2 роки тому +14

    This was the most relaxed VPN ad I've ever seen. Love it.

    • @LD-Orbs
      @LD-Orbs 2 роки тому +1

      I support this comment! 👏

  • @PaliAha
    @PaliAha 2 роки тому +1

    9:04 The Japanese are the best at presentation

  • @キュート-k1u
    @キュート-k1u Рік тому +2

    こういう列車があると知らなかったので見られてうれしいです!!いつか乗りたい!すぐ乗りたい!!

  • @clo-electra
    @clo-electra 2 роки тому +10

    Bonjour👋Solo-solo, merci pour cette sortie très agréable. Avec une magnifique vue sur la mer calme et bleue🏖. Ce que j'ai aimé dans ces chapitres se sont les salutations des représentants de chaque gare quand le train reprend son chemin pour moi c'est très sympathique👍. La nourriture locale à chaque arrêt donne vraiment envie d'y goûter😋. Être accueilli par des pandas ou des grenouilles c'est mignons et génial😃. Merci pour cette belle journée et à bientôt pour une nouvelle excursion🤗.

  • @annedugan3161
    @annedugan3161 2 роки тому +4

    Great trip AND a sponsor! Fantastic ❤️

  • @vonhapsberg
    @vonhapsberg 2 роки тому +1

    your humour on this video is the best so far 😆😆

  • @KristinLynn0325
    @KristinLynn0325 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on 800K subscribers! 🥳

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan 2 роки тому +17

    How timely…I was just in Shingu three weeks ago! (Could we have been there at the same time?)
    I actually drove there, since I was exploring the coast down from central Mie where I live. But your beautiful video has inspired me. Next time, I’m taking the train!! 🍻

  • @richardagung1099
    @richardagung1099 2 роки тому +6

    wow you're finally getting a sponsor !! solo-san congrats !!!!

  • @tan12ushka
    @tan12ushka 2 роки тому +26

    Спасибо за ваши видео, они для меня как медитация.
    Поздравляю с первым спонсором!
    Желаю как можно больше путешествий,
    прекрасных и незабываемых пейзажей вокруг.

    • @fakzot1232
      @fakzot1232 2 роки тому +6

      Соотечественники тоже тут! Кайфую от его видео

  • @animalia4735
    @animalia4735 2 роки тому +1

    Bro I've watched almost all videos of you they are so muvh relaxing

  • @pittroadsixzeroseven
    @pittroadsixzeroseven Рік тому +1

    You are fortunate to enjoy your lifestyle

  • @malcolmframe7183
    @malcolmframe7183 2 роки тому +2

    WOW that is the first time I’ve ever seen a bento with Venison in it in all the videos I’ve ever seen about Japan, I love venison more than beef

  • @shawntornow9096
    @shawntornow9096 2 роки тому +4

    I'm sure you're happy to be back where the $80 dollar seat is luxury compared to what you've seen! Thanks for another fun video.

  • @qrbwtnwtbwyney
    @qrbwtnwtbwyney 2 роки тому +2

    やっぱり日本の動画は落ち着きますねえ

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful. I would definitely would love to go on this train. Greetings from Canada.

  • @Useryomama77
    @Useryomama77 2 роки тому

    5:50 I never thought I'd say this but the train looks so cute

  • @thomaswhitten2537
    @thomaswhitten2537 2 роки тому +10

    That's a very nice train! I wouldn't mind riding on it. Not everything has to be a bullet train.

  • @scottydoggymama
    @scottydoggymama 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that train food looked amazing

  • @cyazlars
    @cyazlars 2 роки тому +5

    I laughed at the whole Johannes segment, that was gold. And congrats on the sponsorship!

  • @cme7527
    @cme7527 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are like white noises for the eyes , I love it

  • @summerlaverdure
    @summerlaverdure 2 роки тому +1

    congrats on the sponsor, thank you for the great videos!!

  • @flannelpillowcase6475
    @flannelpillowcase6475 Рік тому

    this dude's sense of humor is gold

  • @apocalypsesweet2144
    @apocalypsesweet2144 2 роки тому +1

    Hey! Congrats on getting a sponsor!

  • @Garage-23
    @Garage-23 2 роки тому +8

    Как буд то с тобой проехал весь этот путь . и поел еду . Спасибо

  • @duniafake8510
    @duniafake8510 2 роки тому +4

    Love all your videos, hopefully more to come 😊👍

  • @naenae3461
    @naenae3461 Рік тому +5

    The real reason you couldn't go to the spa is because you didn't pet the cat. 🐈 👋

  • @wirexx_
    @wirexx_ 2 роки тому +1

    How perfect, simple, original, thought out, clean and beautiful... Thank you.

  • @neolynxer
    @neolynxer 2 роки тому +1

    3:55 If they shoot ya, you shoot 'em right back!

  • @geralderasmus3716
    @geralderasmus3716 2 роки тому +2

    I love how the lunch had such a variety of foods and how beautifully it was presented. I'd never see something even near it in my country sadly😅

  • @Angoose_
    @Angoose_ 2 роки тому

    Congrats on the sponsor

  • @patriciamonicavivas1325
    @patriciamonicavivas1325 2 роки тому +4

    Gracias por compartir tu viaje. El tren es maravilloso y la comida súper!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷😘

  • @virgo_m
    @virgo_m 2 роки тому +22

    Какое приятное путешествие! Комфортный поезд, вкусная еда,красивые виды за окном,возможность посетить маленькие станции. Позитивный опыт! Поздравляю Вас с первым спонсором,пусть их будет много!

  • @arianthm
    @arianthm 2 роки тому

    the beach so beautiful blue~ i wanna be there, maybe someday

  • @cathrynwang8033
    @cathrynwang8033 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting train ride, and the lunch 🍱 looks amazing

  • @marcd6897
    @marcd6897 2 роки тому +5

    Although bunk beds, but this looks really nice and comfortable. Well done West Express Ginga! Probably the first train I would see myself using a bunk bed on a train.

    • @Nurichiri
      @Nurichiri 2 роки тому

      Top bunks on trains make me nervous, but those look safer than most.

    • @marcd6897
      @marcd6897 2 роки тому

      @@Nurichiri yes true!

  • @sharkey086
    @sharkey086 2 роки тому +3

    Solo Solo pouring out a drink for his homie was hilarious 😂

  • @ChimmyAnimate
    @ChimmyAnimate 2 роки тому +9

    I wish i could travel Japan

  • @iva_yana
    @iva_yana 2 роки тому +1

    Many thanks for this journey! I wish I could do it by my own someday 😌
    And I like your sense of humor!

  • @amitchoudhary6892
    @amitchoudhary6892 Рік тому +1

    Your videos work as a sleep tablet for me🙏🏻

  • @christinamacaulay6169
    @christinamacaulay6169 2 роки тому +9

    That journey was so beautiful. love your content so much. I would live to visit Japan. You have educated me with your videos. Thank you. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @nosceteipsum6149
    @nosceteipsum6149 2 роки тому +2

    What sympathetic videos you make from Japan. I think it should be an interesting country to visit and learn...Gracias Solo. Salutes from Spain.

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 2 роки тому

    Strange a bed on a day train apparently the one from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Djibouti has beds on it but only travels during the day.I suppose that they are making use of the rolling stock with the Japanese one to run a day service rather than letting it sit idle before doing it's night run.

  • @imp736
    @imp736 2 роки тому +4

    Love the look of that blue train, inside and out, it is beautiful.

  • @JariDawnchild
    @JariDawnchild 2 роки тому +3

    I love relaxing to your videos, and I adore your sense of humor. 😁

  • @mariemorgan7759
    @mariemorgan7759 2 роки тому

    I love the seaside views on this train! You always make me hungry, now I want pan fried fish and plain white rice with a tomatoe! My favorite!🐟💕🙏

  • @MagneticUnicornVlogs
    @MagneticUnicornVlogs 2 роки тому +6

    You make me want to go to Japan 😍

  • @kundanmitra34
    @kundanmitra34 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations mate on your first sponsor...!!!