First Class Japanese Vending Machine Ferry to Hokkaido

I took another vending machine ferry in Japan. And I booked First Class Deluxe. It was 8 hour voyage from Hachinohe to Tomakomai, Hokkakdo.
*Important note
Silver Ferry might allocate another passenger to your Deluxe cabin if you are staying alone. To avoid this, you need to pay extra 50% fee. (I don't understand why they don't charge you automatically but that's what they say)
The price shown in the video is without extra fee.
I didn't have to pay because this rule is currently suspended.
I'm not sure if they will do that again in the future.
My 2nd Channel, focusing more food
/ @stjfoodtour
Two Nights on the Japan’s Vending Machine Ferry | Tokyo to Shinmoji
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[@Lucybell783]

"I still don't have magical powers." Yes you do! You transport me to a ferry ride in Japan from my house here in Michigan in the United States! I really do enjoy your channel.

[@annthrockmorton1517]

Georgia for me! And I recommended the channel to a FB friend in Oklahoma the other day because she was feeling depressed (to get her mind on something else!) It is totally magical to have such an inside view of wonderful Japan. . .somewhere that I don't know if I will ever see in person.

[@RKusmie64]

I'm in MI also! ♥

[@dmanc85]

I live in the UK and even though we're an island nation we don't have this kind of need for ferry travel as we're a fairly flat-land so our internal travel is done by car/train/plane. It's so interesting to see how different each ferry experience is in these vids. The first person view also makes it seem like you're the one actually experiencing it too.

[@kelliekretzmer4998]

Michigan here too!

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks guys for your kind words! I appreciate it.

[@hhin]

I ❤️ your sense of humour. Your conversation with the vending machine " would you like to be unplugged" 🤣🤣🤣

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Haha, I liked that, too. When the vending machine knows better than you what you will like! 🙂

[@trishagail353]

Asking the vending machine if it wants to be unplugged and 'What's wrong?...I love you....We patched thing up' was hilarious!!🤣 I'm amazed at the foods available in these vending machines. We don't have those in the US, not that I'm aware of anyways. Another great video!

[@ThyPandora]

@@maeudaou7347 Lapdog that is running laps ahead of us in technology. America's going too fascist to care, either.

[@joesmith701]

@@ThyPandora it really depends where your looking, the US just tends to be ahead in other area's of tech. Also when did and how did the US go fascist? I can understand saying it's gotten worse in the last 10 years but still not fascistic.

[@Peizxcv]

Where is the "What's wrong?...I love you....We patched thing up" part? I saw the unplug part

[@ShawnMadeInUSA]

is there vending machine for aborted fetus??

[@Peizxcv]

@@ShawnMadeInUSA I think you are best suited to answer that question

[@peacefulldiva215]

I am happy you were able to patch things up with that vending machine. You two need each other! 😅

[@VerhoevenSimon]

It's really interesting (and at times depressing) to see what public transportation is like in different countries. Those ferries in Japan look delightful.

[@dmanc85]

Imagine paying for a deluxe cabin for yourself only to find another person joining you! I'd be furious.

[@marianthelibrarian2274]

I came here to say the same thing! And after you pay a deluxe rate, 50%(!) more for privacy?!

[@carlyjmc]

@@marianthelibrarian2274 you pay the 50% to not have anyone else join you. The fee quoted was without the 50% charge for exclusive sole use, as the company arent implementing the rule currently due to covid I assume

[@marianthelibrarian2274]

@carlyjmc right, sorry, i wasn't clear, I realize he didn't have to pay it. Still, this ferry charges a customer a deluxe fee, for a deluxe room and then also expects her/him to pay a fee of 50% for privacy. I would have expected privacy to be part of the "deluxe" experience after paying an elevated rate to begin with.

[@carlyjmc]

@@marianthelibrarian2274 yes I totally agree

[@MrSheckstr]

I wonder what was the “standard” cabin like

[@lagbait3076]

An just like that our hero of the story was denied curry and a surprise guest appearance from ketchup. I am glad that you and vending machine were able to reconcile. Stay tuned next time adventurers, when his magic powers may kick in. Other than the morning rush that looks like a decent bare bones ship, it gets the job done. Thanks for sharing Solo.

[@vitoiqball2062]

Its okay

[@frostempress4176]

I’m an introverted American and I absolutely love watching your videos especially before I go to bed. I find them very interesting and relaxing…One day I wish to visit Japan at least once in my lifetime.

[@frostempress4176]

@@kugastravel5180 I’ll check it out ☺️

[@element5092]

Same.

[@rainbowpickle]

I love your sense of humor. Subtitles are so awesome. One day you will have magical powers. 😊

[@redrum707monkey]

as an American who has traveled using ground and air I like watching another country's transportation system even envy yours thanks for making this kind of content

[@laurak5174]

I'm home from work on medical leave and found your channel and have been binge watching ever since! Now I...#1 have placed Japan on my bucket list and #2 need to find a local Japanese food store to try some of this delicious looking food!!

[@BananaLaLa33]

"I'm Japanese" "I'm polite" LMAO that was funny.

[@ziqueez]

I've visited Japan 3 times now and every time I go, my need to go back grows stronger and stronger. The main difficulty I have with covid is not being able to visit Japan, but your videos help me deal with that. I think I'll move there one day.

[@Lala_the_cheetah]

It’s my goal to do that

[@daveball3081]

Hachinohe! I used to visit Hachinohe in the 1980s from Misawa! I have very fond memories of those times. Thank you for bringing back memories! Your videos are always a pleasure!

[@firewalker7136]

You've gotten very good at filming without letting people see who you are. ;) Thank you for giving us the grand tour. It's always peaceful to watch.

[@sdetent5787]

So glad you and the vending machine are getting along again. Thanks for sharing the trip.

[@minguyen567]

"I'm Japanese. Very polite." Proceed to threaten to unplug the vending machine. I haven't laughed that much for a while 🤣

[@maggiedunn3584]

I am a fan from Hong Kong. Thank you so much for making overnight ferries 🚢 and trains🚂 videos! I enjoy all of them😊especially when you introduce us to all sorts of sleeping places and the meals 😋. I will keep watching your travel videos. Arigato😄

[@Bobrogers99]

I wish we had vending machines with that type of food choices in my area!

[@drunkinmonk1991]

Your subtitles were very funny today.

[@PeachWookiee]

Ah, my weekend piece of chill! As usual, I envy Japan’s super-nice ferries. Where I live, most of the ferries are considerably older than 20 years and don’t have the amenities Japan’s ferries do. I’d love a good quality vending machine on my state’s ferries! Thank you again for sharing your trips with us!

[@nancyreynard6683]

Sleepy time! These videos put me right to sleep. I do love how funny he is x

[@klars3207]

Can't imagine getting a deluxe cabin by yourself and then having another person allocated to stay with you. I would definitely pay the extra fee if necessary.

[@Quila1125]

ya really. i wouldnt want some random person in their. i guess in japan people dont mind. but here in the states it wouldnt be safe

[@VashGames]

Best vending machine conversations. Having to pay an extra 50% to not have a random person join you in a close quarters room feels a bit much.

[@Vlad2319]

Making up for lost fare. Plus they probably do a full tear down and clean even with the single passenger.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

It's sad that we'll never see vending machines like this in the West. Unfortunately, we just can't be trusted not to break them like the Japanese can.

[@AnnarieNicole]

Location is everything. Certain locations could be trusted with them. Others, not so much.

[@MrSheckstr]

It makes me nostalgic for the automat dinners we once had

[@edwinrodeo]

13% … rules apply 😒

[@ZebbMassiv]

The west really lacks smarter style Machines and food options are so low compared to very unhealthy snacks.

[@dtothee8730]

@@AnnarieNicole True but it's also true that in the west MOST PLACES can't be trusted with them. That's the key point. In these types of conversations there's no logical meaning for one to bring up an "exception".

[@Helloworld-ss5uv]

I always appreciate your sense of humor, Solo Travel! Though it’s a shame you still don’t have magic powers. 🤣 And I can’t help but “ohhh” and “ahhh” at the escalator. I’ve never seen one on a ship before! 🤩

[@ariaoliver1183]

I came here to "like" any comments about his fantastic humour! "It's not what it looks like, I just don't want to carry coins with me" he says as he goes back for food right after claiming he wouldn't eat anything else lol

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Another great and relaxing video full of humour! Thank you for that!

[@robjones8733]

These are fun to watch!

[@donnamanitu8673]

Just started watching and remembering how your experience was the last time on a ship with just vending machines. I know that you will enjoy your room and hope that the food is better on this journey.

[@gloriawatson]

Your cabin looked very nice and it was definitely clean. It used to be (back in the day) when a cabin could accommodate two people, but only one person was going to occupy it, they would charge you double rate to make up for the lost revenue. Sorry you didn't get your curry and rice. I don't think I'd be all that fond of the ketchup and rice, but glad it worked out for you. I thought the snow was beautiful. Just hope you were dressed warmly. Love your food channel too. Waiting for your next videos. 😊

[@catherine4970]

Yay! A new video! Always enjoyable. Thank you.

[@anarchystar]

STJ, I admire the fact that you make videos portraying a journey that an average person might take, instead of the unfortunate KZbin trend where people focus only on the most expensive cabins or food.

[@dennisd9914]

Finally another vending machine adventure! This is amazing and thank you! Hope you will make those one-day trip videos of a city soon.

[@littlemisstentoes]

I just found your videos today and have been binging them all day! Your captions are adorable and very descriptive! Love when you said you didn't want to carry around extra coins after saying you shouldn't eat more 😂😂😂

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

Thank you for these beautiful and entertaining videos. I love your content. So very relaxing.

[@cageli]

Thank you so much I really like your descriptions and the time to show everything...and your very polite x

[@colinbignall7036]

That vending machine had attitude

[@jaxsom12]

I love your humor so much. I always watch your videos on Sunday night, they are so calming and just fun. Thanks so much for making these

[@CautiousDavid]

Your captions are hilarious 😂 Excellent videos, thank you 🥰

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I found your channel last night when I couldn't sleep and I was just on you tube looking for something to watch, I am now hooked as I really enjoyed your videos and look forward to seeing more, thank you.

[@agnesh.716]

Thank you for your videos. They're at a really nice mellow pace which I enjoy so much and I like your humor too. Wonderful!

[@tori.doe.]

Lol @ “it’s not what it looks like…I don’t like to carry coins” got me! 🤣 Just subscribed to your 2nd channel!! Yay you!

[@beachy6758]

Love this channel, sooo calming

[@elchinator]

02:00 Confusing?!? Imagine us westeners getting such a form to fill out. I would probably fill it with numbers like a sudoku game. And enjoy the Pikachu faces at the counter when handing it back... 😁

[@Del-Lebo]

Relaxing journey. Always love the calm and sounds.

[@OSDevon]

I love every single one of your videos. You allow me to feel as if I am somewhere far away, traveling and exploring like I never could imagine I'd be able to do :) I also very much enjoy your musings and observations Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, and I hope you are safe, happy, and doing well!

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Been watching your videos since you started and my gosh are they still such a high standard !! So impressive and your humour is fabulous. All the best and warm wishes from Sydney

[@MsNeontigger]

I love your humor. I love looking at all the sights in Japan thank you

[@ibeam23]

“I still don’t have magic powers.” Yes you do. Eating enormous amounts of food is your magic power!!!

[@lesbw356]

Thank you for another wonderful adventure!!!!!

[@MamaLinz123]

Thank you SO much for this wonderful video!! I felt transported from my little home in England, all the way to Japan… Wonderful stuff ❤️

[@AmbientWalking]

Absolutely fantastic! What an awesome journey!

[@vivianmavros2963]

Another great entertaining episode thank you. You always make me laugh and your curry very good 👍🏽

[@jevvvNZ]

Oh no! Glad it tasted ok. Once again: thank you for sharing your travels and food with us

[@fletchkc35]

Love the video. Amazing how clean these places are. I’m jealous how things are taken care of in Japan. Well done video!

[@jessicathecrazy]

I just adore your channel. It’s so relaxing.

[@yakacm]

When we used to get the ferry to The Isle of Man in the 1970's and 80's to watch the TT, the ferry was definitely more dark ages than this, there weren't any cabins everyone just sort of slept were they were, like lying on the deck or some such, and if it was rough there would be vomit everywhere, or you could have a jolly old knees up in the bar. Actually, thinking about it, there may have been cabins, my old man was probably just to tight to pay for one.

[@Celticdanse]

I really enjoy your sense of humor!

[@marsha6549]

Sorry I'm a year late here, but I worked at two-three retail companies that provided a vending machine in the employee lunchroom with various breakfast, lunch and dessert options. Several shelves were filled with food items. The shelves rotate when one presses a button to see the food. One pays, using paper money and/or coins. The food rotates to the front, where the door opens to retrieve the paid selection. Microwave ovens were available for heating the food, if required.

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Love your videos and your wonderful sense of humor...when I want to leave my world behind, thank you for letting me enjoy your world.

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I love your channel ❤️❤️ it feels like I'm there too

[@lesbw356]

Absolutely love your ferry trips……especially the longer rides!

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Hello? Thank you for the beautiful and relaxing tour. It’s a lovely cruise trip 😃 🚢 Enjoyed watching 👏🏻👏🏻Have a wonderful day 😊

[@jntothelo9864]

🤣 you had me at “i love you”… thank you for making my day☺️… again☺️

[@Excitable67]

That was fun! I got SUCH a laugh from you threatening the vending machine! I didn't expect to see that! LOL Sure looked cold there, compared to your other recent videos!

[@ShogunZIlla]

Great video! Love your funny comments! I definitely think I would pass on this ferry though myself!

[@tng2057]

Yes, totally agree that such ‘red eye ferries’ make one feel rushed. If I have to take a car ferry (when not in businesses trip of course) I always go for those arriving beyond 10am to make the trip more civilized.

[@Karin8861]

Vending Machine: I don't know you Solo: Calm down, I'm Japanese. I got this. Love it

[@PrismApplied]

Great sense of humor. Thank you.

[@mariemorgan7759]

I love your travel videos! That room does look nice and modernist style. I have a fascination with Japanese vending machines,this video is very ASMR for me!😁

[@zanerichards8348]

I'm happy for you and the vending machine. Omedeto gozaimasu! You really crack me up!

[@stacyrussell460]

This was very interesting. Thank you.

[@dianalee4312]

I am loving your travels and your great sense of humour too.

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Hi, i'm from Barranquilla, Colombia and i need to tell you I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! these makes me relax and enjoy the landscapes and your adventures. I just subscribed to your channel a few days ago and i watchet at least 20 of your videos

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Lol I love you😂me to when dealing w food vending machines. I also love all your channels. Love from New Jersey❤🙏

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I love this account already it’s funny and relaxing 😭

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You are so subtly funny and always make me smile. 😊

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i love watching your videos, and i giggled in this video.

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You are so much fun!! Love your videos!!!

[@2LaneTraveler]

I'm always surprised to see bathtubs in shipboard staterooms, because in my mind I imagine all the water sloshing out of it in heavy seas.

[@erikamarie2787]

Awww I hope you get your curry rice some other time! Thanks always for the wonderful videos you put up :)

[@TuckerSP2011]

Enjoyable journey! Glad you and vending machine made up! 😅

[@beverley9491]

Wow about your comments regarding the fees. I did have a good laugh at the curry mishap. Your videos are so enjoyable.

[@HerchelBaliwas]

I enjoy ferry ride than planes. I haven't gotten into any for 25 years. I wish I could do it again. Thanks for taking me to places thru your videos. They are all great!

[@mawashiyomiradio]

Thank you for sharing. Very nice^^

[@TXMEDRGR]

That food looked pretty good for vending machine food. I was really impressed by the vending machines in Japan. Thanks for the video.

[@mishong3]

I love you, we patched things up. I don’t like to carry coins🤣🤣 Absolutely funny! Made me laugh so much. Thank you for tickling my funny bone

[@janeoverby2151]

Just watching your adventures is magic for me. I would love to travel to Japan....maybe someday. Love you food channel too!

[@katiepeterson2306]

Ah, another lovely relaxing video. I love that you forgave the machine for being confused.

[@awdrifter3394]

17:12 Times like this you need to channel your inner Misaka Mikoto and give the vending machine a good kick.

[@Gonewithjon]

I love your videos. Thanks from America 💪

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I would love to travel to Japan and do just the ferry systems! I'm such a nerd though....Hey, I subbed to your other channel! I love the food segments. I adore the vending machine spots of the vids. I have always been fascinated by the vending machine foods!

[@Geemeel1]

great vid once again... unbelievable how you can pick up one rice grain with those sticks... Wow !!

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[@firstprototype]

Thanks for the video, is nice to know, not everything is perfect in Japan, saw some rust in this 😀 😄

[@Saikofire]

Loved the commentary on this video 🤣

[@lifeisbeautiful8852]

I love how clean the sinks and vending machines area are.

[@yakacm]

Nice video, I enjoyed this one, you were obviously feeling sassy when you edited this one, with all those wee jokes, lol.

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I love your journeys pretty much 👏🤩

[@yahoo3388]

You are very funny in this video Solo Travel XD I enjoyed your fight with the vending machine

[@benjaminmontgomery8479]

I agree 100 percent with you my friend I do not like to carry change either, so why let the good food sit there uneaten haha. Another enjoyable adventure, thank you for sharing these times with all of your viewers.

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Your videos are great! I truly enjoy them. Thank you.lois