Tokyo to Hokkaido by Overnight Ferry Suite - 18-hour Sunflower Journey

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  • I'm taking the MOL Sunflower ferry from Oarai (Tokyo area) to Tomakomai (Hokkaido). I wanted to try the ferry's only suite.
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  • @CortexNewsService
    @CortexNewsService 6 місяців тому +406

    Does anyone else watch these simply because they're so relaxing?

    • @Peajay007
      @Peajay007 6 місяців тому +17

      yep!! i even answer his questions out loud. i also encourage the consumption of curry

    • @jeffccan4464
      @jeffccan4464 6 місяців тому +10

      Just by chance I made curry tonight for my family. ❤️. I could watch videos like this for days and be a happy camper.

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 6 місяців тому +5

      Sometimes, yeah. I mostly watch out of legit interest.

    • @lindseyrea9237
      @lindseyrea9237 6 місяців тому +6

      They are certainly relaxing. They are also a real insight into Japan today - so different to when I was there in 1998! And the food is interesting - has improved my knowledge of Japanese food - and provided some amusement with some of the takes on European food!

    • @lindseyrea9237
      @lindseyrea9237 6 місяців тому +6

      It has convinced me to actually try those blocks of Japanese curry paste you get in the Asian section of the supermarket. Very tasty and useful.

  • @chezellis
    @chezellis 6 місяців тому +306

    I don't speak Japanese and have never been to Japan, but I can sing the whole Sunflower song. :)

    • @kelleygiambro7542
      @kelleygiambro7542 6 місяців тому +32

      Exactly, even here in South Carolina when we see a sunflower, we have to sing!!!!!

    • @Zsofiiciklon
      @Zsofiiciklon 6 місяців тому +15

      Me too😂(from Hungary🤗)

    • @RichardCJohnson
      @RichardCJohnson 6 місяців тому +12

      Me three 😁

    • @Petroschka1979
      @Petroschka1979 6 місяців тому +16

      Germany here, because of Solo travel i am also enjoying this song every time i hear it 😊
      Thankful for the little glimpses of Japanese style of living 🤗👋🏼✌🏼❤️

    • @twylachavis5240
      @twylachavis5240 6 місяців тому +11

      😂 from NC & i do it here too lol😅

  • @Trek001
    @Trek001 6 місяців тому +71

    Solo Travel Japan: *uploads video*
    His subscribers: "Sunflower... Sunflowerrrrrrr!"

  • @Shibaboy23
    @Shibaboy23 6 місяців тому +32

    That Sunflower-song still haunts my dreams and sometimes find myself humming the tune while in the shower🤣

    • @Trek001
      @Trek001 6 місяців тому +4

      Imagine buying a certain type of cooking oil and having that play in your head while in the store

    • @elteescat
      @elteescat 6 місяців тому +2

      🌻

  • @Eiffelkiwi
    @Eiffelkiwi 6 місяців тому +10

    I was worried I was on the wrong channel. No Sunflower song, no curry. But the curry came late in the video. Thanks for taking us on your journey!

    • @cheekiestgore1634
      @cheekiestgore1634 6 місяців тому +1

      I started laughing when the "other drink" popped up

  • @MindOfGenius
    @MindOfGenius 6 місяців тому +106

    I was half-expecting to hear the theme song blasted from the very moment your got onboard, but I guess the old MOL ferry hasn't received that update yet.
    That suite is luxurious, hands down.
    Love your videos, your camera work is PERFECT.

    • @Trebuchet48
      @Trebuchet48 6 місяців тому +15

      Sunflower! SUNFLOWER!! See, the service DID change!

    • @pattischneider249
      @pattischneider249 6 місяців тому +4

      Yeah, but this is a sunflower ferry originally, not a MOL one. I still sang it in my head.

    • @billelliott7531
      @billelliott7531 6 місяців тому +1

      I was quietly singing that to myself at the beginning.

    • @Del-Lebo
      @Del-Lebo 6 місяців тому +2

      I always Need to hear that song!!! I don't know why...maybe that I am 58 years old and it is nostalgic...But Man I have to hear just a bit of that!!! LOL!

    • @k.a.parker2576
      @k.a.parker2576 6 місяців тому +3

      I found a musicbox version of the beloved Sunflower theme on YT. I have it set as my ringtone....one can dream when you are constainly receiving spam calls😀

  • @Unazaki
    @Unazaki 6 місяців тому +5

    I am constantly in awe of how much food u can eat

  • @TonyTheYouTuba
    @TonyTheYouTuba 6 місяців тому +10

    I’m very glad you sat on every chair. For that amount of money you’ve got to make use of everything!

  • @melaniefromafar4015
    @melaniefromafar4015 6 місяців тому +6

    I really enjoyed Solo’s humor when he filmed from every chair…

  • @dmatters6916
    @dmatters6916 5 місяців тому +12

    Absolutely. I love that he doesn't voice narrate it, so I can just concentrate on the action and the sounds of where ever he's going and what he's doing. I wish I could join him for some of his meals. They look so good!

  • @jennieambrose
    @jennieambrose 6 місяців тому +20

    I traveled on Sunflower Sapporo in late September thanks to your deluxe room video. I can never thank you enough for making your ferry videos- I would have never known the joy of taking that ferry and the memories I made with friends.

  • @Excitable67
    @Excitable67 6 місяців тому +15

    That room was HUGE! Certainly a better option if you're traveling with others. I will say, I was rather pleased to NOT have to hear the Sunflower song! 😂 I also got a bit of a chuckle from the "sitting in every corner" section. Too funny!

  • @stevenzack1497
    @stevenzack1497 Місяць тому +1

    I did not notice the Sunflower theme music in this video 😢. What could be more satisfying than the open sea, a plate of curried rice, and the sound of "Sunflower Sunflower..."

  • @lesbw356
    @lesbw356 6 місяців тому +15

    These long trips on fancy ferries are my most favorite ❤️ I would be so hungry for the food served onboard.

  • @groermaik
    @groermaik 6 місяців тому +6

    Great trip. That bacon and cabbage looked great. Thank you! Curry rice. I was getting worried. Wow, NO sunflower song!

  • @arnonum7455
    @arnonum7455 6 місяців тому +9

    Last month I took that route the other way on Sunflower Sapporo. But not in the suite. I booked a capsule like "cabin".😅
    It was quite an adventure.
    Greetings from Germany.
    You inspired me to do this. ありがとうございます。

  • @Ms.HarmonyJ
    @Ms.HarmonyJ 6 місяців тому +9

    My friend is absolutely incredible, and I really wish I had the means to travel to Japan. Oh, it would be a dream come true to meet you in person! I can only imagine how kind and lovely you are, and I absolutely adore your videos.

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable 6 місяців тому +3

    Very expensive! Thought we would here the Sunflower theme song! ✨👏👍🌻

  • @user-pw9hh6tg3y
    @user-pw9hh6tg3y 6 місяців тому +3

    なんちゅうジーンズの置き方😂😂😂
    加湿器?空気清浄機?のシーンで、つい「君か!」って言ってしまった😂
    なかなか素晴らしい空間ですね。しかも、普通にビュッフェが食べられる個室って良いですね。やっぱり食べ放題がイチバン🤣フライドポテトとカレーとアイスクリームを死ぬほど食べて寝て過ごしたいです❤❤❤

  • @spindude3456
    @spindude3456 6 місяців тому +12

    Relaxing and entertaining as always 👍

  • @catherine59226
    @catherine59226 6 місяців тому +4

    Yay! A new video!

  • @bethan.gruffydd
    @bethan.gruffydd 6 місяців тому +3

    I really enjoyed this one, as always. Arigato, STJ-san

  • @C3metalthingies
    @C3metalthingies Місяць тому +1

    When I read the title and saw the word sunflower.... 🎶SUNFLOWER! SUNFFLOWWWER!🎶

  • @N0_191_
    @N0_191_ Місяць тому

    🌻🌻🌻Sunflowers...☀️🐝🦋😢 The bathroom is nice. Very accommodating there. You know, I started to panic that you had no towels lols! See how people love you.😊🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦🕊️

  • @Bluerose888
    @Bluerose888 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow, what a nice room! Pretty, they decorated for Christmas. Your pretty good opening the beer with one hand, If I did that, I would end up knocking it over.

    • @N0_191_
      @N0_191_ Місяць тому

      I agree. Same as me
      ..all bugs bunny piano fingers.🤦🏻‍♀️🇨🇦🥴

  • @margiestephens7281
    @margiestephens7281 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed the ride & thank you for taking me along! Food this ship looks “just good”

  • @NotDocHandsome
    @NotDocHandsome 6 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for another great video! I’ve wanted to go to Japan all of my life, so this just brings me a step closer to it 💙

  • @scarlettroger1508
    @scarlettroger1508 6 місяців тому +7

    So jealous of your travelling lifestyle.

    • @lesbw356
      @lesbw356 6 місяців тому +2

      Me too. I love thinking of being on the water, sleeping in a beautiful cabin….eating fancy foods.

  • @Sara_Valestein
    @Sara_Valestein 6 місяців тому +11

    Absolutely gorgeous trip. Really liked the room

  • @mjph89
    @mjph89 6 місяців тому +1

    OMG, The Sunflower Song is playing on my mind as soon as a read "MOL Sunflower..." hahaha

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +5

    OMG, the balcony is enormous.

    • @Trebuchet48
      @Trebuchet48 6 місяців тому +1

      And unusable, at least at this time of year. And if it was warmer, there appears to be a public deck right in front of it.

  • @sdetent5787
    @sdetent5787 6 місяців тому +3

    I want the Sunflower song playing in my bathroom full volume!

  • @Birdii1980
    @Birdii1980 6 місяців тому +2

    Aww no song, oh well. Thank you for another relaxing video! 😄

    • @roboftherock
      @roboftherock 6 місяців тому

      Maybe MOL didn't like the fact that Sunflower had a popular song, and part of the deal was that it was never to be heard again. Just a thought.😃

  • @RamSingh-qk8to
    @RamSingh-qk8to 6 місяців тому +2

    🇯🇵 Is a great country

  • @Aden-uy7bm
    @Aden-uy7bm 6 місяців тому +2

    Hopefully I go to japan oneday

  • @Mentality2
    @Mentality2 4 місяці тому +1

    I always watch these kind of videos before I go to sleep. Makes my mind slow down and relax.

  • @axios101
    @axios101 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank You! Keep'em coming!

  • @arioctober
    @arioctober 6 місяців тому +1

    Did anyone else get startled when he said "はい!" 😂
    And by the way, body butter is just lotion but it's thick and luxurious!

  • @amputeeright
    @amputeeright 6 місяців тому +7

    It was a lovely room, but that noise would have driven me mad. The food seemed a little sparse this trip, and we didn't hear the infamous song, except in our heads. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @downunderrob
    @downunderrob 6 місяців тому +8

    A fine Suite, the biggest "unfortunately" is that the balcony doesn't go to the side of the ship. With the deck walkway right there, Privacy is noticeably absent.

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +2

    Japanese eel is creamy and mouthwateringly delicious.

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +2

    Huge bathtub for a ferry! 🛀 ⛴

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for posting.

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +1

    Sunflower always has delicious looking food.

  • @andiridha1663
    @andiridha1663 6 місяців тому +1

    Share your video with my family, we plan to visit Japan in March

  • @sabretech2001
    @sabretech2001 6 місяців тому +5

    I had to sing the Sunflower song to myself.

  • @blankadams3120
    @blankadams3120 6 місяців тому +3

    "Sunflower! Sunflower!" before the video even starts.

  • @user-jf1ft2tv3w
    @user-jf1ft2tv3w 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for one more wonderful ferry video STJ 👌. I hope you had a safe trip to Chitose city!

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +1

    I like the tendon rice bowl. I love tempura.

  • @richardfuller7506
    @richardfuller7506 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video but I missed the sunflower song. I keep singing it in the shower ever since I started watching your videos haha!!

  • @suzannadannaTARDIS
    @suzannadannaTARDIS 6 місяців тому +2

    You've enjoyed far superior suites for significantly less money. It was nice looking, but it didn't look like it was worth what you paid.
    Thank you for sharing all these journeys, I look forward to watching them, Solo Traveler.

  • @ChuangSarah
    @ChuangSarah 6 місяців тому +2

    Japanese food always looks so yummy, even on a ship

  • @MilwaukeeWoman
    @MilwaukeeWoman 6 місяців тому +1

    I love these videos. They are the reason I'm learning Japanese.
    Really. This is it. I watched these during the pandemic and i am him hooked.

    • @arioctober
      @arioctober 6 місяців тому

      Any reasons a good reason Japanese is such a fun and beautiful language

  • @ttof1337
    @ttof1337 6 місяців тому +1

    That song will hunt me the rest of my life

  • @trevorgurley5632
    @trevorgurley5632 6 місяців тому +3

    I would switch beds in the middle of the night just to make full use of the suite 🙂

  • @quemielleduchesne9431
    @quemielleduchesne9431 6 місяців тому +5

    I love your gentle humor and how you describe the food for us. :) I've watched your vids for a long time and always enjoy them. I'm sad you don't own a television. :'(

  • @willboyer8311
    @willboyer8311 5 місяців тому

    The ASMR quality of not having to think while doing very difficult work is soothing. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @KatzenwagenTV
    @KatzenwagenTV 6 місяців тому +7

    I paused the video to go number 1 in the toilet, and as I walked back into my bedroom, I was absent-mindedly whistling the Sunflower song... Oh no... 😹🤦‍♂️

  • @sekhmetsaes
    @sekhmetsaes 6 місяців тому +1

    Body butter is a fancy word for lotion or cream. It's body moisturizer. Oh, I'm sorry your room was so noisy!! It was such an expensive room it's awful that you were unable to sleep well. When you were on the Balcony all I could think of was an older one of your videos and I said Oh No STJ-san, please do not worry me like Grandfather Outside did! HAHAHA there's the curry!!

  • @jessicanippes1730
    @jessicanippes1730 6 місяців тому +1

    Always a treat to watch your videos 😊

  • @toddrowlands2002
    @toddrowlands2002 6 місяців тому +3

    Yeah g'day,
    We didn't hear the sang when you arrived on board or in the suite. 😥
    Have considered doing a curry comparison tour, the best places to have amazing curry?
    Thank you for another great, informative video.

  • @strangeradriel2424
    @strangeradriel2424 21 день тому

    I love your videos hope you make more in the future and I’ve been watching your videos for two year since

  • @felbarashla
    @felbarashla 5 місяців тому

    Body butter is like thick lotion. Awesome video by the way!

  • @sheilaathay2034
    @sheilaathay2034 6 місяців тому +4

    I love the new suite, Solo-San! Thank you for sharing with us!❤🎉

  • @bethdoublekickchick8007
    @bethdoublekickchick8007 6 місяців тому +1

    How luxurious to have lunch in your cabin! Thankyou for always travelling and eating 🇦🇺💝🇯🇵

  • @user-um1ty4oh4e
    @user-um1ty4oh4e 3 місяці тому

    What a nice trip!!! So comfortable!

  • @gloriclyoko
    @gloriclyoko 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome journey as always! Thank you STJ for having us to travel with you!!

  • @jimmyboy5597
    @jimmyboy5597 6 місяців тому

    As always, Thank You for eating!

  • @Undrave
    @Undrave 6 місяців тому +3

    Aaah I miss Japanese food ;_; your videos make me so hungry all the time the tempura looked SO GOOD... On my last trip I went to Cafe Tamon in Kanazawa because of your videos! Ate TWO orders of soufle pancakes! The seasonal chestnut set and the basic one with red beam paste and matcha ice cream. I stayed at Uematsuya Ryokan in Bessho-Onsen and took the dinner+breakfast meal plan and they had a huge spread of local food for both. Ate salmon, beef, tons of veggies and pickles and egg custard and mushrooms and even clear soy sauce and horse meat... Quite the spread. The hot spring bath smelled of sulfur :p and one of the outdoor bath was a giant clay pot.

  • @kerriirvin5206
    @kerriirvin5206 6 місяців тому +1

    I hope you took home all of the amenities 🙂 it was a good amount. Fun to try out new products. Wonderful video thank you

  • @trekker1423
    @trekker1423 5 місяців тому

    I love watching your videos. Always so calming and interesting.

  • @kazuwilliams5222
    @kazuwilliams5222 3 місяці тому

    I love traveling by ferry. The ferry between Shinmoj and Izumiotsu is really nice.

  • @areareare9953
    @areareare9953 6 місяців тому +2

    Better to smell like Eden than Hades, I guess!! 16:42 I bet when you turn the camera off, you go back and get a full plate of greens and vegetables, but don't want to admit you love all vegetables even more than curry.

  • @ronochow
    @ronochow 6 місяців тому +1

    Sunfl~ oh, we're safe today

  • @meacarusa
    @meacarusa 6 місяців тому

    that blue ball you were curious about looks like a planetarium which beams out the stars to your room ceiling,

  • @h.w.a.batterink1027
    @h.w.a.batterink1027 6 місяців тому +1

    Funny that you see yourself as a departmentstore hihi, hope you enjoyed the trip! enjoy everything you do! Always

  • @timothyross6338
    @timothyross6338 5 місяців тому

    This cabin is good for a family of 3 or 4, then its worthy ❤

  • @feynthefallen
    @feynthefallen 6 місяців тому

    Solo San, thank you for telling us about the art. Being framed and hung on a wall is generally a hint, but with art you can never be sure. My mother once mistook a piece of art made from garbage stacked on a pallet for garbage stacked on a pallet. 😉

  • @kymmoulds
    @kymmoulds 5 місяців тому

    Enjoyable and informative as always. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and a BIG thumbs up.👍

  • @jimjohnson3807
    @jimjohnson3807 6 місяців тому +1

    I love the land of the rising sun Nippon. ❤❤❤

  • @Vicki_Benji
    @Vicki_Benji 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow, that's really nice, but expensive.

  • @juniperblueness
    @juniperblueness 5 місяців тому

    I giggled so hard when you said I'm a department store, hehehe.

  • @Silviasusan60
    @Silviasusan60 6 місяців тому

    Todo preparado para discapacitados! Espectacular, es la primera vez que lo veo en un viaje

  • @ThongvanNonsithanh
    @ThongvanNonsithanh Місяць тому

    thank you for sharing. Very beautiful. ❤❤

  • @geminigrrl66
    @geminigrrl66 6 місяців тому

    Sunflower...Sunflower 🌻🌻🌻🌻!

  • @WaiferThyme
    @WaiferThyme 6 місяців тому

    I miss the sunflower song!😂🌻🌻🌻

  • @lakesq2056
    @lakesq2056 5 місяців тому

    "this is an art !!!! worth all the annoying ads just for your great sense of humor! but, where was the sunflower song?????

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 6 місяців тому +1

    Spacious suite.❤

  • @silentsands
    @silentsands 6 місяців тому +3

    Wasn´t there always that iconic music like "Sunflower... Sunflower..." ? did they gave it up?

  • @CenturyHomeProject
    @CenturyHomeProject 5 місяців тому +1

    That suite is gorgeous!

  • @michelleikoma2953
    @michelleikoma2953 4 місяці тому

    Sitting on every chair! Bwahahaha😂
    Body butter is moisturizing cream

  • @elteescat
    @elteescat 6 місяців тому

    I'm very thankful that there wasn't any karaoke this time! 😂🌻🌻

  • @dutchbiker4825
    @dutchbiker4825 6 місяців тому +5

    I feel if the food was on a better, more exclusive, level that would have gone a long way in making up for the price of the cabin. I guess Japan is not immune to shrinkflation my dear STJ.

  • @feiryfella
    @feiryfella 6 місяців тому

    That song has started in my head again lol. I have that planetarium!

  • @renerivera9715
    @renerivera9715 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 6 місяців тому

    Lovely.

  • @dualshield43
    @dualshield43 2 місяці тому

    Love Sunflower Ferry

  • @krystiansieminski8060
    @krystiansieminski8060 6 місяців тому

    WoW, very nice , like 5 star hotel. TH

  • @livingwithjoy89
    @livingwithjoy89 6 місяців тому

    It’s a beautiful suite and lunch looked great.

  • @TheLeslieMichelle
    @TheLeslieMichelle 6 місяців тому

    I still remember that Sunflower song. My favorite part is when everyone goes..."AHHHHHHH!' at the end. 😂