Midnight Vending Machine Ferry in Japan | Traveling from Hokkaido to Aomori

I'm taking Silver Ferry from Hokkaido to Aomori Japan, which offers frozen meal vending machines. The ship departs at 23:59. This can be a unique experience.
*Online booking on the Silver Ferry website is only available in Japanese
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[@ComplacentOtter]

Sunflower again! That creepy creepy song. I was just thinking about it too and how I NEED to ride that ferry on our next visit to Japan and record that weird song. Thanks for your videos!

[@bobchisholm7487]

If "Silver Tiara" has an actual silver tiara on board, does "Silver Princess" have an actual silver princess on board?

[@Trek001]

The great news is that, with Japan fully opening up now without needing special papers and permits, I can do all the ferry journeys you have done over the last few years in order to keep us sane. Another outstanding video my friend - especially loved the joke about the eggs and the "for the video" comment. I hope that you will have many more videos to show us in the future

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

Not for 3rd world countries.

[@lainiwakura1776]

@@SR-gs8zo US citizens don't need a visa for anything less than 90 days.

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

@@SR-gs8zo Covid ‘idiocies’ ?

[@donnamanitu8673]

I love how you say @3:04 how the shops are closed and you have already eaten dinner anyhow. My first thought was "we'll see about that " :). I knew that you couldn't resist the temptation and after all it's for the channel ! I was thinking of you and all of the citizens of your country during the last week of threatening weather. I hope that you and your family are safe.

[@bobbouwer90]

Always strikes me how clean your beautiful country is, hope one day I can visit. Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤️

[@endgovernmentextremism]

It's clean and beautiful because it retains its core culture and isn't overrun with jewish social engineering... yet.

[@native00]

@@endgovernmentextremism antisemitism is gross

[@AuntK68]

A late-night snack and a beautiful sunrise - two important parts of a SoloTravel ferry video! 🍜🌅

[@cyexlceltan3446]

Came back to watching your videos after a long time. Glad to see you are still you... Your "I'm only looking" turning into a full-blown meal never fails to crack me up. 🤣🤣🤣 On a happy note, with Japan opening up to visitors again, my dream of visiting can come true soon. 😍😍😍

[@winterrobinson403]

Hey, I wanted to thank you for the video. Your ferry videos are my favorite, and I love watching the different types of Ferry class, I htink its very nice to watch.

[@blankadams3120]

Ooo, an actual ferry video, it's been a while. As soon as you mentioned the vending machines, I knew you would end up buying something. And, as far as I know, Swarovski is middle-high end, they can be expensive, but they're easy to replace... and I mostly know of them through bird watching binoculars.

[@gloriamoore3208]

Thank you for another excellent video. The beef meal looked good.

[@danielnaylor3434]

To answer your question about the tiara, Swarovski isn't very expensive. It's crystal, but crystal isn't that expensive. You're paying for the name more than anything else, and still it's far cheaper than real gemstones.

[@cfrandre8319]

Swarovski crystals at $3-5 dollars EACH crystal are actually comparatively expensive, partly because their factory in the Czech Republic tightly controls the glass mix and the colours. Their highest quality line of crystal for jewellery is often used in making good reproductions of famous or very, very expensive items for celebrities who don’t want to appear in their real diamonds, or used by artists who design and construct custom clothing-like Olympic competition costumes, or for gala gowns. There are other crystals that are good, especially from Japan, and cost a little less, but the real cachet is in the Swarovski name and their proprietary colours and finishes. The name is a selling point in the product made.

[@melon_zit]

I think the "eggs" are there to hold on to if the seas become tough and people want to stabalise themselves

[@solitairesmith3553]

Apple pie sounds really good right now....

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

It's clever how Aomori is blue in color.

[@sdetent5787]

More eggs, the Sunflower, and even a tiara. Another great trip.

[@Bill23799]

Thanks for the beautiful sunrise at sea.

[@AmbientWalking]

Always appreciate the way you allow me to view the world in a different way! Thanks!

[@jennjex9923]

I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@amputeeright]

Here in the US, there are innards. My late father loved fried chicken livers, and my husband likes beef heart, tongue, souse, hog maw, and ponhaus (also known as scrapple). I am not a fan of innards. That was a lovely trip- thanks for taking us along. Safe travels, STJ- I am looking forward to the apple pie video.

[@blktauna]

are you from the Philly area? I love scra[pple and my grandparents ate souse, trotters and pepper pot soup.

[@teresadalton741]

Bleh, I can't stand the thought of eating innards. I never saw this or experienced it, thank goodness, but my mom told me her father used to eat scrambled pig brains for breakfast. None of his kids would eat the scrambled eggs because they were afraid they were really the pig brains! PS-- I had to skip over the part showing the innards-made me a little nauseous!

[@vickyschnorbus4166]

I like liver of any kind. Gizzards, to me, are tough and tasteless

[@lagbait3076]

I'm from Louisiana, a saying goes if you like something, don't ask what's in it. I like boudin, sometimes ignorance is bliss.

[@izzieluv]

It is definitely a thing but I think it's declining more and more in popularity all the time.

[@cj4607]

"salty innards" nah I'm good

[@HeartofNC]

Not enough garlic in the world for me to eat them 🤣

[@elle5031]

Japan is so cool. I love the smiley face on the front of frozen food package......

[@netrhyda8761]

Very nice, the interconnectedness of travel in Japan is truly amazing! I'm glad you didn't take the ferry when the typhoon came roaring through!!!

[@therealgaragegirls]

I miss Aomori. I used to live in Misawa, when I was in the Air Force in the late 80s.

[@Mico8791]

Everything is so clean and quiet. I want to visit Japan so bad. It’s on my bucket list.

[@Rhewin]

Oh God, just seeing the Sunflower again got that song stuck in my head!

[@chronicfish]

I'm at 10:08 and I already know this isn't going to end well ... 😂❤

[@gloriawatson]

Enjoyed the ferry and train rides. You had a nice cabin. Was surprised to see wash basins in the public area. The beef and rice reminded me of Yoshinoya. Definitely not into innards though. Will definitely see you and your apple pie in the next one. Take care/be safe.

[@LiveLife-1980s]

Getting around Japan is quite impressive and feasible, your journey could shift from rail to sea! Effortlessly!

[@lesbw356]

Wonderful….another fun trip on a ferry. Thank you!!!

[@johnthomas-km2bf]

This is such a fun channel. I spend so much time driving (which i do enjoy) that seeing all this commuting by bus, train, and boat is like magic to me.

[@mewsli]

Oh Apple Pie.... I have an apple pie in my fridge ready for tomorrow's lunch. Hmm , I won't miss a small slice will I ? Thankyou Solo Travel San once again. ❤️

[@_squarecube]

i love these videos so much! i was just watching the last vending machine ferry vid and am excited to watch this one😊

[@TRex-NP]

Love your videos. Gives me lots of ideas for when I visit Japan!

[@jasonherritz340]

Another great video! Keep them coming!☺️

[@Pendragon981]

Looks like a fun adventure, and to practically have the entire ferry to yourself makes it even better.

[@katiepeterson2306]

Thank you for another relaxing, entertaining video!

[@dryroasted5599]

I prefer cabins like that to those capsule beds; I need a door between me and others to feel secure. You really need to find what those table eggs are about! Thanks for what you do for us.

[@ponyolovesham8832]

Someone said they were bag holders (you put the handle trough the egg)

[@annetteleggett9854]

Thank you for bringing us along!

[@Undrave]

I like the style and color scheme of this ship's decor! Looks small but very modern. And the bag holding eggs are back!

[@ponyolovesham8832]

Wow that’s a fun design for a bag holder!

[@tailsgames_yt]

The food looks nice and the video was good too. Have a safe trip as always stay safe out there!.

[@tailsgames_yt]

Thanks for the heart and likes it shows that people actually read comments and like them thanks for the heart much appreciated

[@ReginaTeca]

Lovely trip as ever ! Tks for sharing !!!

[@jevvvNZ]

Nice tidy little cabin, good beef on rice, comfortable weather conditions - lovely!

[@ExtremePainGames]

Your narrating skills are beautiful. I mean the text / lettering you add to the video. Just awesome. I love it.

[@charlottesenior]

I really liked this you show everything and I like the view especially and the food it looks so tasty

[@simonbrettell8070]

Great video again makes me want to travel to japan😀

[@Freddsche]

Everybody is so proud of accuracy and punctuality of Japanese train companies. But the actual travel time is so long even on short distances and beside Shinkansen very slow trains.

[@DutchChattahoochee]

your adventures always look so fun and enjoyable! i really enjoy your videos!

[@carolemerle9995]

Another fantastic video and I love your sense of humor. Glad I subscribed.

[@ZGryphon]

This ferry seems kind of surreal. That weird tiara display... sinks in the hallway... the mysterious device in the lobby at 8:10 (is that a copier? why would a copier be there?)... vending machine innards. It's not creepy like the "abandoned hospital" ferry, but it feels strange--and probably more so in the middle of the night. :)

[@AHylianWarrior]

I'm excited to see how the channel will develop once Japan opens up in October. I can see people flocking to Aomori and Hokkaido for the Autumn colours especially.

[@Carcosahead]

Why was closed? Pandemic?

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I love these Ferry videos! I would love to visit Japan and ride these Ferries, alas I never will. So thank you for the videos! I am also fascinated by vending machines, I'd visit your country JUST for the vending machines, if I could!

[@plnkfloydian7814]

Such a interesting culture I hope to visit Japan one day. Thanks for sharing

[@adamd2294]

'Im not hungry, I had dinner'... after couple minutes 'one night snack' but bought two :) At last ferry trip with sunrise after a long time - thanks for another trip STJ :)

[@robertcontignon]

This ferry trip is another very nice one ! 😃🙌🏻 Indeed, Silver Tiara is a beautifully modern ship with a nice, modern interior and exterior design. ⛴😄 The entrance hall with the majestic tiara definitively reminds me of a sacred place in a temple. 👑 Anyway, this ship offers a very good comfort and the vending machines are particularly a great advantage. 😁 Indeed, you chose delicious and generous meals. 🍱 Finally, thank you for sharing us the wonderful landscapes of the North of Japan ! 🙏🏻

[@janerider195]

Just came across your channel, intresting and relaxing, I'm now binge watching your vlogs, take care and stay safe , best wishes x

[@christinestraw5795]

Good evening i knew you wouldn't be able to resist food lol...It looks 😋 I'm not sure about the salty innards though..Beautiful sunrise gorgeous skies...Another great trip thank you

[@Trebuchet48]

What a good day! It's been sunny, there was a new Tally Ho boat video this morning, and now a new STJ video! And there's a SpaceX launch in a few minutes and the International Space Station will be passing over later this evening! I'm an older man and would need a private bathroom, but that room looks like a good option for younger solo travelers. Unlike the capsules it has a real door with a lock, so you can secure your stuff. I used rooms like that on the trains in the 1960's. Who cares if it doesn't have a window, just use it for sleeping and sit elsewhere while you are awake. But you can keep the pork guts. I would try most Japanese food, but I have my limits. Looking forward to the food video.

[@dannievogue7164]

Thank you for telling us about your second channel. I would never know about it. Just subscribed 😊

[@ivychu3088]

One of these days we need to get you an oven mitt for taking out the hot meals from the vending machines

[@PlasticBubbleCosplay]

The old Sunflower ferry reminded me of an episode of Himeji Sentai Gorenger that I saw here on KZbin -- part of it was set on board a Sunflower ferry, which I recognized from your videos :-)

[@MayimHastings]

This is my kind of ferry! I especially loved the cabin, it felt so safe and i often feel a little lost when alone in a big room. Also, i could smell the apples! I live in apple and peach country (about two hours north of Atlanta in the mountains) where there's an apple house at every corner. All of the local people bring their homemade apple breads, ciders, chutneys to sell there, and they always smell heavenly. You are a joy to travel with, thank you so much for taking us with you! Lots of love from Cherry Log, Georgia 💖🙏✌️

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great blog and travel review

[@thestuffhutt_2360]

I'm from Canada... I love watching this video and others like it for sleep... or when I'm feeling lonely... so relaxing. Thanks for for this video...

[@demianschultz3749]

Thanks for the video, I love it

[@avengerscap]

It's so funny seeing smoking rooms--I remember the first time I went to Japan. Not only did everyone on board (but me) light up as soon as the "no smoking" light turned off, but it seemed every man, woman and child smoked in Japan.

[@doreybain]

Nice video. I learned some things. You kept me interested the whole time. I hear they get a bit of snow in Aomori from time to time.

[@billbillson3129]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kennyj604]

Scheduled departure time 23:59. Not 0:00. But 23:59. Gotta love that.

[@alternatesportshistory3605]

There might be some rule that an "overnight" ferry has to leave on one day and arrive on the next, which means the departure time gets moved to a minute before midnight. It's probably rare that the ferry actually leaves at 23:59, but in order to follow the rules, it's scheduled that way!

[@MassiveJetGrind]

This was great. I can't wait to get back to Japan.

[@amartinjoe]

how is it so calm and peaceful to travel in this part of Japan? I'm amazed ! Much respect!

[@ghhfgbbkufgh]

wish USA was like this

[@maxamaxa194]

@@ghhfgbbkufgh Americans don't have enough shame for it to be peaceful like this. They are too selfish with their own wants and needs.

[@86Corvus]

In general japan shows how healthy it is for a human to be ammong clean and orderly environment. Just looking at it makes you relax

[@Pingaheimer]

@@ghhfgbbkufgh There are places in USA like this, clean and orderly. Just not democrat run parts of the country.

[@native00]

@@Pingaheimer yeah you wont find this in SF or LA

[@ninjasec]

On to the food one, then hopefully sleep. I fell asleep at the start of this video after night shift Sunday morning, after work it's very relaxing to watch

[@Jatinsharmafit]

Beautiful view 😍 I love Japan 🗾

[@idellekell]

I would be totally content in that cozy cabin. I think I would have a harder time relaxing and sleeping in the pods with just a sliding curtain that we've seen in previous videos. You can't beat the security and solace found behind a door with a lock!

[@plumdutchess]

That's what I always think. The curtains give it a blanket fort type of feel, but that's only fun in your own home. Without strangers around. I like my privacy.

[@jovantemusic68]

Thanks for posting!

[@Plumbump]

'Just looking' Suuuurre. We all knew damn well the moment those vending machines came into view that you were getting something. Can't fool us!

[@lorb9559]

I appreciate your dedication and sacrifice - eating both the beef bowl and the innards just for us to see is very noble. You truly are a KZbin god!

[@msmargiek48]

Love the videos. Something cool to add would be a map of Japan to show where you are going from and too. Those of us who never been there would find it interesting. Thank you.

[@VanessaAirEmpath]

✨your videos are magical.

[@leaper2294]

The beef dish looked really good! Innards, or tripe, are also called "chitterlings" in the Southern US and "menudo" in Mexico. I would love to visit your country, particularly the historic village of Shirakawa-go! I don't speak Japanese so I am hesitant to go.

[@cazzomat9825]

大丈夫ですよ。私たちは英語が得意な者は多くはありませんが、英語で話しかけてみてください。私たち日本人はシャイですが心根は優しいので、あなたが想像している以上の対応をしてあげられると思います。是非日本に来て、さまざまなことを体験してください。

[@zoeyb]

Also in the south they’re usually called chitlins

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Love the tiara. Very nice.

[@Alberto_Abad]

This summer I returned to Japan, after 15 years and anyone would think that having friends in the government (not many, but some I have left from when I worked several times in this country in the past), would have helped me speed up the procedures, but it was not like that, I went through all the procedures and waited the required time (which I appreciate, since I do not like favoritism towards anyone) and, once there, I did PCR tests every day, to always be sure, since they asked you for them, especially being a foreigner... Other than that, I equally enjoyed the food stalls at Katsukura, one of my favorite restaurants, as well as the late night restaurants you find on the narrowest streets of Tokyo, Kyoto, the Nagoya's misokatsu and many more... Once again I was amazed at the efficiency of its public transportation... Again I marveled at its traditional architecture and extremely skilled carpenters (the best I have ever seen). Without a doubt, it is a country that is worth visiting and I hope that, now that the country is reopened and the restrictions are lifted, people will return.

[@Laurie_Ramone]

Mmm, that beef bowl looked delicious, especially with the rice and onions!

[@aag24]

Thank you for making all these wonderful videos for us, sir! 🙏

[@StaphyJr]

9:07 Wow, they labeled the bottles of soap for you ST - Solo Travel 😉

[@Bannimann2]

Great video, and yeah I have eaten lots of innards when I was a kid and teenager. My grams had a farm, and when they slaughtered an animal nothing was wasted, everything got used, including the innards. 😊

[@Serperi]

Not a big fan of innards, but they looked quite nice actualy. The room was nice, not huge or fancy but i much prefer this kind compared to the usual capsules. Here you had some privacy, better. Great video, thank you.

[@johnnewhall4919]

I lived in Hokkaito some 30 years ago. Thank you for the video. I would love to go back and visit Japan. I dont understand the Eggs on the tables though.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. For that duration ferry trip and departure time, I think onboard vending machine is suitable Rather than conventional onboard restaurant.

[@carycoombe3380]

I noticed that the departure port had a very nice enclosed gangway to enter the ship. However, the departure port had only a rudimentary gangway to exit the ferry. Good thing it was nice weather.

[@YoeyPlays]

My chat and I loved this video so much, BUT.... were sad that we didn't get to see the apple pies :C 10/10 video though

[@delawrencecharlesblue2014]

Love ❤️ your contents. I am in Miami, Florida and we have a beautiful Japanese Garden located Downtown Miami. Love ❤️ Japan’s cultural heritage

[@markclayton626]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@swabybaby3523]

I love your travels and want to go to Japan just to take the ferry!!! Those "Innards" are called "Chitlins" in the US (mainly only ate in the Southern half of the US, like where I live in Arkansas. My mom liked them, but NOT me!

[@CarlosVargas-zk3lx]

Hello greetings from Costa Rica, very nice video

[@dareleven]

though it's a small room, I think the space is really just enough and it looks cozy enough to doze off in.. with the vibration, I had a similar experience when I travelled - woke me up in the middle of the night but after a while I got used to it

[@zincchristina9296]

Very nice sharing my friend

[@LCdrDerrick]

Memories of Philipp J. Fry are coming into mind with these vending machines! The worm is your friend!

[@IslandBoy-808]

LOL. You thought you wasn't hungry . But that food was calling out to you from inside the vending machine. 😄

[@Waywren]

yeah, innards are a thing, especially as chitlins... this wasn't a bad ferry at all given the price. Nice.

[@Mendo707mx]

Such a fascinating channel, never miss an episode!