Runner's Weekend - Tokyo Japan

[@brendanwhalen40]

This is the most realistic Japan travel vlog I’ve ever seen

[@IRunThings]

Isn't it??? It's pretty amazing

[@bernoGarcia]

I know right? I hate how all the Japan content on the internet has become sensation-ish. This here is authentic.

[@Believeintherun]

As usual, this is extremely well done. Thanks for including us. I still can’t believe we were provided this opportunity. Just amazing.

[@kofuzi]

It wouldn’t have been the same without you

[@yumistargazer2456]

OMG Kofuzi is so brave to try all those mysterious unknown stuff before a marathon…😮

[@balden9]

An hour long?!? This is the content I came for! Kofuzi is the GOAT!

[@kofuzi]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nickatnite16]

there's def a future for you as a travel vlogger. The way you describe foods and sights makes the experience immersive for the viewer

[@tomekb4gin5ki]

And perfect sound/music choices to create the whole picture - thanks for sharing!

[@abbyschwendler1107]

Well said

[@christianschobinger1131]

That was another level of filming, National Geographic couldn’t do it better, just awesome 🤩

[@IRunThings]

I agree. It's VERY good

[@kattsmurf]

Putting together a one hour video of this quality in just a week is honestly amazing. Way to go man, this is truly peak running-KZbin. Loved every minute!

[@chad.haggerty]

Your videos, generally, and Runner’s Weekend, especially, are always demonstrations of fantastic storytelling and shot set-up. This one is among the best of them. Well done and thank you.

[@chad.haggerty]

And the love between you and BITR crew AND the high-5s on the chain was great to see after hearing you talk about the loneliness. As someone that spends a lot of time away from my family for work, I know those moments don’t replace the family but they help.

[@TravelRunner]

This video reminded me so much of when I was there in 2016 for the marathon. Running around the Imperial Palace, not knowing how to order ramen from a vending machine all written in Japanese, navigating the train/subway system, having a blast site-seeing and exploring the city. Thanks for helping relive those memories, Mike! I'm glad you had a great experience in Tokyo!

[@kofuzi]

A trip of a lifetime

[@giorgosapo4508]

Michael I have been watching and enjoying your videos for years but today I wasn't the only one enjoying this amazing trip to Japan. My whole family happened to be in the living room when I started watching it and they all enjoyed it to the last minute and started asking stuff about you and your trip 😁👌

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching with them!

[@NeillyVille]

Love this Runner's Weekend videos. And it's an hour long, time to get the popcorn 🍿 Congrats, Mike! 🏅

[@RodRunerr]

Wow this is more than just runners weekend, it's a complete Tokyo experience for everyone in all walks of life, for a moment I thought that I was in Tokyo until I heard yooo what's going on 😂😂. Thanks for this award winning vlog Ko❤️ stay blessed

[@kofuzi]

Thank you

[@christopher_ds]

Non elite runner, producing elite content. This is the best run/travel/food video I've seen on KZbin. Kudos Mike, and well done on the run 🏃💨

[@ricodelavega4511]

Enjoyable video Michael. I love these Runner's weekend series. You've gone to some of the hotbeds of the running world, so now you'll have to start planning your Runner's Weekend to Kenya.

[@kofuzi]

I’ll need to get better at running hills first

[@leonaleewong]

You beautifully captured the mystery and magic of Japan. Even as this one hour vlog was nearing the end, I was left wanting to see/hear more.

[@Lireoec]

Congratulations on your new PB, Ko. I am so happy for you and it's been amazing to be part of your journey. Thanks for documenting it all for us. It means the world to me that we get to come on these crazy adventures with you.

[@davidhuang2007]

Been your fan for a while now . Story telling at the highest level . Makes me want to travel to Japan for a race . Nice job

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Two things I’ve been waiting for all week… the new episode of The Mandalorian and Kofuzi’s Runner’s Weekend…. Both did not disappoint!!!

[@briansleepylee]

JUST. SO. EPIC! Loved every minute of your experience! Life on a treadmill has never passed so quickly.

[@sandstromj]

Wow. At first I thought 1h would be too much. But this was so goooooood. What a travel video and such a great story teller you are. This was pure perfection.

[@moncefattia1071]

Congratulations for this exceptional documentary! I just spent a week in Tokyo with my wife and ran the Tokyo marathon and this documentary brought us back to Tokyo. A beautiful take on Tokyo and found it touching at the end. Thank you for producing this!

[@IRunThings]

Loving that this is a super super super long video 🥰🥰🥰. It's really a documentary I love the most the fact that you prd trying EVERY SINGLE VENDING MACHINE DRINK 😁😁😁😁

[@Ottotrip]

43:48 so happy to got a hi-five from you! 🤩🤩🤩 congrats on your PB, Mike! 🎉 outstanding video as usual!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for coming to the shakeout!

[@tomtigermc]

This is a top notch next level here Cousin Ko! Thanks for allowing us to follow you on this journey.

[@kofuzi]

Thank you for coming with me

[@michaelcaricoo]

So happy you did a full hour for this video. Amazing

[@bearsareusjsbl]

Mike congratulations on this excellent vlog and getting another major medal. In 2020 I came here 13 days after the race had cancelled on me - watching the 200 elites run instead. Disappointed and frustrated I don’t think I wanted to see the best of Japan. Yet the way you have told your narrative confirmed what an experience I have just has in closing out the Majors in Tokyo and reliving many of your observations for me, the second time around. Thank you.

[@kengyongtan6358]

Thank you for making this beautiful video and taking us along this journey.

[@FordyRuns]

Ok I’ve made it to the end…. just unreal bro amazing work here ❤

[@kofuzi]

thanks Fordy

[@RunTall]

Well done! Running the Tokyo Marathon is on my bucket list. Thanks so much for taking us along with you on your journey. I really enjoyed it. Congrats! Hopefully I will get a chance to catch-up with you in Boston. Keep running tall and strong! Stay safe.

[@kofuzi]

I’ll be there

[@ZanicL3]

The content you make is a whole other level

[@scheddar2733]

FASCINATING! My partner went to graduate school in Japan and we're big ramen eaters, so he's told me how different the ramen experience is in Japan. About the vending machines and the anonymous serving and eating alone, so it was great watching your video and having that supplement all the things he's told me through the years. It's incredible that there hasn't been an army of Starbucks taking over th cityscape given the impression I've gotten from you that the coffee there is terrible, lol. The singlet is SICK!!! It's like a work of art, much like this video! Thank you for taking me to Tokyo via your video. I am saving this because if I ever do get to Tokyo, this is going to be a great reference point to start from!

[@kofuzi]

there's a decent number of Starbucks around

[@timyesaki8443]

Could hardly wait for this Runner's Weekend and it did not disappoint! Makes me want to get there even faster. Your mix of running culture and Japanese culture was spot on and you gave us all an idea of what eating in Tokyo looks like. Thanks so much.

[@indonar]

Awesome video, thanks for capturing and sharing. Legend! I was also there, same marathon, same hotel, similar meals, similar activities in general, video captures it all so well, thanks man!

[@Dora-bmrwarrior]

This was great! You did a wonderful job of catching many aspects of the Japanese culture, cuisine, daily life, etc. It's especially cool that this video was made by a runner with the ties you have to the running community. Well done! (Oh and the fact that most of the people were wearing masks everywhere just speaks to their wonderful culture, education and basic respect for others).

[@thegumbychronicles4892]

I've been watching Mike's vlogs for several years now and this one is my favourite ! My wife and I spent some time in Japan a couple of years ago and had some similar experiences. We stayed in the suburb of Asaka at an Air Bnb. There was a river with gravel paths along side for miles that I ran on each morning. It was a special experience. Looks like Mike had a special experience as well.

[@brucemihalick4117]

Your cinematography and love of running shine through once again.

[@taratakahashi358]

I’m glad you all enjoyed yourself in Tokyo. I randomly saw you and the Believe in the Run team at Shinjuku Chuo Park. I loved watching the vlog and seeing where I live through the eyes of others. I felt a sense of appreciation. As a fellow runner the energy in the city that the marathon weekend brings is always something I look forward to, and this year it was especially nice to have the foreign runners back.

[@leightondavies7336]

So very interesting! You make everything in your vlogs absolutely fascinating! Thank you!

[@aliza6491]

So fun watching this and seeing all the things eaten and all the people. Always love this runner weekend videos of yours

[@CR-ew9gl]

This was fantastic, loved every minute of it, thanks for sharing

[@guptajai10]

Wow! Absolutely wow! Best 1 hour of content on the internet right now Mike! Your travel experience is more authentic than many travel vloggers today! Congratulations on your race!

[@iamsillycaitlin]

This was incredibly well done. Enjoyed it start to finish.

[@akapantsusenpai181]

What a great experience! I love the way you documented it. I hope you get to visit again, soon.

[@kofuzi]

Me too

[@RyanOruns]

Such a masterfully done video, definitely captured how exotic and beautiful Tokyo is for those of us who've never experienced it. Huge congrats on the PR as well,much deserved! Everyone has to listen to Robbe's telling of your karaoke friends on BITRs podcast "The Drop" it's pretty hilarious

[@kofuzi]

That was a fun evening

[@duraace2053]

Just wow, outstanding production. The Japanese ministry of tourism needs to cut you a check for doing such a good job of show casing japan.

[@whatevermayne1]

On par with any of the best network travel programming I’ve seen. Truly top tier stuff. I watched the entire thing- amazing considering my ever shortening attention span. Bravo.

[@michelledemayo9325]

I don't know how many times I've seen this video but it gives me chills every time. Such great work. And your Itahara race singlet. YO! IT. IS. FIRE! 🔥❤‍🔥🔥

[@kofuzi]

Thank you for rewatching!

[@christinezulkosky8376]

I laughed out loud at your face after watching the pigeon get carried away on a dust pan. Great video, as always.

[@kofuzi]

I'm still baffled by it

[@bobbywrenn9510]

Absolutely amazing work!!! Thank you so much for posting this video. I sort of feel like I have been to Tokyo now. Glad you had a good trip and a good race too!!

[@louklein7143]

This video is completely .. totally .. immeasurably .. supremely cool ! Thank you so much for the very cool tour and Godzilla ! Wow ! The race, 3 temples and very cool toys .. thank you for letting us see this fun !

[@chris_mcc_]

Watching this masterpiece gave me the best 1 hour I have ever spent on the treadmill. Thank you Kofuzi-san 🙏🏻

[@MrMcmanus80]

Absolutely amazing video you produced! Loved watching it and felt like I was there experiencing every moment. Love all the culture behind places you visited and so brave to try all those unknown food 🥘

[@308bar]

Great storytelling and for giving a view into your journey and the culture and people of Japan.

[@Arif_Run4Life]

Really enjoyed your Japan trip video. Can't believe you did so much right before a marathon. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@olafhd276]

That's an absolutely brilliant vlog, thanks so much Kofuzi

[@kophotography895]

Thank you for taking the time to put this vlog together. This is really well thought out considering you lost a camera as well.

[@Victor-jm6sf]

👋Best runner's weekend and/or travel vlog I've ever had the pleasure of viewing! I'm sure I will revisit this video again and again. I would have no problem with this going on for another hour but I'm sure you put many hours into filming and editing. I look forward to more like this! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 👍👍✌

[@karatechop]

Stunning, Kofuzi. From the images to the score, you hit this one out of the park. Thanks for sharing!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Sean!

[@chrisdick726]

Always look forward to the Runners Weekend edition. Saving it for some Saturday night viewing.

[@davidmcquade4743]

Absolutely love this video. That transition you did looking out into the Japanese morning darkness and then seamlessly switched to light was awesome.

[@kofuzi]

I had a lot of time to think about it

[@nathaniel23946]

Awwww I miss Japan so much! The last time I visited was right before the pandemic. Thanks Kofuzi for the awesome video! ❤ Amino Vital is a huge gel brand in Asia and a lot of my friends who live in Asia use it.

[@Thepianoman77]

I enjoyed this long format a lot. It really captured the experience of Japan.

[@harvard004]

Love the video. Tokyo is my favorite city in the world and is definitely somewhere you need to solo travel at least once.

[@kofuzi]

I think it’s a very good city for solo exploration

[@AndrewMosc]

Dude, you are taking the runners weekend vlogs to a new level! This is epic. I am determined to get to Tokyo now after watching this.

[@theap240]

Such a great story teller! Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@FisherApexRunning]

Please do more long form videos on race weekends. Especially when traveling, and/or doing world majors. This was amazing!

[@yohankusuma5510]

I LOVE THIS KIND OF TRAVEL VLOGS ❤ i think i've watch this vid like 4 times already

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@mejulesyap]

Great video Kofuzi! This was a throwback treat for me, to my visit last November. I miss it a lot!

[@avinashkelley6616]

43:31 - Mike, I am the guy from SPARC who met you on Saturday. It was a truly an honor to meet you in person! This video was top notch! It reflected some of my own personal experience. Hope to see you again in the future!

[@kofuzi]

Great to see you in Japan!

[@JoshL84]

This was a really great watch. I enjoyed the longer run time.

[@korufantasy6892]

came for the marathon review, stayed for the travel vlog with awesome narration and anecdotes from the trip.

[@Run_Farah_Run]

My husband used to live in Japan and he loved the drink vending machines. He would always get hot green tea out of them. Great travel video! Thanks for sharing the experience with us!

[@kofuzi]

I should have drank more green tea

[@susanwiggins6309]

This was truly fantastic Kofuzi! Loved the tour - especially all the food sampling.

[@TheHalfDome]

This is amazing! I was there to get my 6-star this year. This took me down memory lane as I hit a lot of the spots you hit both in 2023 and 2020 (I went out there to run the marathon only to find out the day before I boarded a plane that it was cancelled for mass start runners). Probably my favorite experience of all the places I’ve traveled. And I love the 7-11’s!! My favorite thing to hit up after a night of drinking in Tokyo!! Outstanding work that you’re doing.

[@kofuzi]

I miss Lawsons already

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Late watching this because I hoarded it for what I knew would be some lengthy TM sessions. What a delight; everyone has already commented on the brilliant filming, editing and content. Your days were full but if you ever go back with more time, I’ll again suggest one of the major dept. stores such as Takashimaya, which epitomize the cultural dichotomy you allude to. Be sure to see the kimono floor with all the traditional accoutrements, and Leona managed to get to the food basement of one of them, which is always an amazing experience. Also, having been to Japan at least 20 times, I believe that’s a robe, not pajamas that was in your room. Some hotels actually have 2-piece traditional PJ’s that are usually way too large for me, but Lev loved them and even bought them (they usually sell them). I also agree with the commenter who said Japanese coffee is excellent if you go to the right place. The genius of the culture has been the skill of imitating and sometimes exceeding the best from other cultures, whether it’s French pastry, automobiles, or you name it. Vending machine or instant hotel room coffee doesn’t represent the best coffee there by any means! Beautiful job, Mike

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much Martha! I hope to go back and experience more.

[@paulminton]

This is a bloody amazing video. Great job Kofuzi 👏

[@hannahkai1882]

I know this was done a few months ago and I'm a little late, but I wanted to tell you thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much for watching!

[@FreshBrewRunClub]

Fantastic video, love the travel vlog style.

[@akcaptainamer2703]

So excited to watch, your montage skill is awesome.

[@ingridl1006]

I was a bit sad your Tokyo Marathon recap was short and then you give us an hour of your trip to Tokyo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@markchangcoco5427]

The intersection!!!! 🙌. What an awesome trip!

[@PiercingArrowz]

Now I know how to get that JERSEY! 😆 🐉 Thanks for the great video! 👍

[@keewinong7235]

i went to japan for the first time last december. i was totally mesmerized by this country. i didnt know how to put it in words. thank you for putting it in words at the end of your video! and tokyo being one of the most populated city in the world, is extremely clean!

[@joelramos3635]

Watched this video like 5x already and guess what. I'm here in Tokyo to run the marathon this weekend. Your video inspired me to do this race. Thank you so much!!!😊 gambare!

[@kofuzi]

Have a great race!

[@joelramos3635]

@kofuzi i did! It was amazing! Thank you so much for taking time to vlog last year. The passive gambare "shout" was the best! And the race was extra 1 kilometer longer. 😅

[@SuperPassiveaggressi]

The best runner’s weekend episode yet!

[@drfunk1216]

A 1 hour Kofuzi video??? LFG!!!! I love the food you showcased. Reminded me of my trip there many years back and I’m itching to go back.

[@giacomogranzotto]

Very enjoyable Michael, thank you so much…very realistic…I have spent an hour just relaxing and appreciating the Japanese culture 👍 thank you so much 🤗

[@kofuzi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

I already wanted to go to Japan at some point and this sealed the deal. Awesome video.

[@kofuzi]

Highly recommend

[@Nickdberry]

Wow. This was truly beautiful to watch. Just blown away right now. Thank you so much!

[@alfonsopayan09]

Yo the quality wild, had me adding this video to my Japan based playlists but honestly it’s top 3 best made out of all the videos there

[@kofuzi]

thank you so much!

[@paulcain1285]

Loved it, great video of Tokyo. An amazing place to visit and this really captures it well. Enjoyed seeing so many familiar places and makes me want to go back and see more. Well done.

[@beachrunner428]

I been watching your channel for a few years now and this is one of my favorite videos. Well done Kofuzi! Inspiration for sure! And great job on sub 3! 👏

[@azr.15]

Way to put all the experiences into an hour long vlog. You did an awesome job of documenting from a runner/traveler point of view, I really enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@IsaacMedrano]

Amazing!!!! Thank you for all you put in to making this video. I made sure a couple a cold Racer 5 IPA's joined me for this film sesh. I spent 7 hours in Tokyo on a layover to Thailand best decision ever to venture into the city from Haneda. Until next time Kofuzi San.

[@kofuzi]

glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ython06]

Love your travel log video, Netflix can look for u for content.

[@aceintheplace805]

Thanks for another great episode and for sharing your experience with us. This series is truly one of my favorites on all of KZbin

[@rych7852]

I've just revisited this film after returning from the 2024 event. Like Mike I couldn't sleep well due to jet lag (Flew from the UK) 20:55 "the sense of loneliness was suddenly immeasurable" I had that EXACT feeling on my 2nd night when I couldn't sleep at 3am! Was very, very weird! I'm not the most emotional person, but I felt that sadness you get when you've had a bereavement of someone special! The brain is a funny thing when its tired but cant turn off!

[@kofuzi]

it's a weird feeling. haunting, almost

[@hunterholt1249]

So excited to watch this! Glad you went for the full hour!

[@HenkBurgstra]

Love the editing, love the music, love the storytelling!

[@lorenceckk]

So cute tiger T-shirt and sweats shirts😊 The pinky one dress you up like a cute oppa😂