My EYE-OPENING Time In Japan (my first solo trip)

It's time to share Oskar's solo adventure in Japan❤️🇯🇵 - This is part 1 of 2.
Dan had a big trip with his childhood friends around Thailand and Vietnam planned, so Oskar had 12 days to plan something to do alone. This is what followed...
We’re Oskar🧔🏻 and Dan👱🏻‍♂️, and we believe that anyone regardless of who they are deserves to live their dreams! For the past nine years, we’ve continued pushing boundaries by traveling and living all across the world, including places like Uganda, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia. In 2022, we reached a huge milestone by visiting 100 countries and we’re now on a mission to keep sharing our journey and hopefully make the world a little more open, compassionate, and peaceful along the way❤️
Thank you for being a part of the journey!
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Japan was country 38🌍 (first visited in 2018)
I started out my trip in Narita city, the namesake of Narita airport but with so much more to offer than that. I then drove through Tokyo to the west, making my way to the Mount Fuji area and the towns of Yamanakako and Fujiyoshida.
0:00 Why a solo trip?
2:10 Arriving in Japan and first thoughts
4:20 Narita city
4:56 Driving in Japan
6:07 SCARED
7:20 My...interesting accommodation
8:39 Great Russian traveler conversation
9:54 Waking up to Mt Fuji!
12:22 Stuck in fog
14:00 Enjoying the area (Japanese PNW?)
14:55 The famous Mt Fuji pagoda view (Chureito Pagoda)
15:27 Driving on the left side
17:02 The CRAZIEST Mt Fuji view
19:16 Reconnecting with my inner child
20:24 Driving along the southern coast
23:23 My temple guest house in Minobu (Kakurinbo Temple)
27:54 Why the second half of the trip is important
Thank you for watching!🙏😍

[@giannishen]

The Japan in your video is so beautiful! You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏

[@jasonbernard1277]

Good for you Oskar, I love solo travel, you’re just so much more engaged with the people and the places. Really happy for you making that step out of your comfort zone :)

[@BioluminescentTree]

This was just lovely. Not only is it a always a treat to see your handsome self smiling somewhere you love but I also think this is the polar opposite of a cliché Japan video, which you can comfortably do now because you've done all the must see and must do stuff before. So interesting to hear your thoughts on trying something so different for you, but at the same time so cute still to witness the connection you can't help but have with your man all those miles apart. You really come across as a rare genuine person. Can't wait for the rest of the video and wish you two the best. ❤️

[@livingthejolife]

Great video Oskar! I struggle to go to a coffee shop by myself let alone going on an entire trip alone 😂 Thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities.

[@jr_8292]

I love travelling with my husband but there’s nothing quite as liberating or contemplative as travelling alone. You also gain a lot of confidence in only having yourself to consult with, and also only yourself to please. This video sums it up exactly, thanks Oskar!!

[@IamArloFischer]

Love the energy of this video. I basically travel alone. The times I have traveled with others I felt disconnected from the places I visited because of the energy it takes to interact with the people I was traveling with.

[@mirra_xo]

this was such a deep and thoughtful vlog, i loved every second of it

[@Coilylady]

One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves in a new place is the permission to just be. Thanks for sharing your journey 💕

[@kguy123456]

Without a doubt, the most beautifully filmed solo trip of Japan I have seen yet.

[@warren7838]

Thanks for sharing and kudos for taking the off the beaten path trip solo. The Japan countryside looks beautiful.

[@ericcarpentier6174]

Beautiful videography and storytelling! Kudos for doing it, for spilling!

[@KrissyValentinova]

Bravo! Thank you for showing us so many beautiful places in stunningly beautiful Japan and sharing this journey with us. Having seen from your IG stories how scared you were that you will be travelling alone, you have done an amazing job! And I'm sure that time alone has been a teaching experience, done at the right time and in the right place. Thanks for the vulnerability and sincerity, Oskar! Can't wait for part 2!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Oskar, it can initially be daunting when you find yourself alone, especially if you are in new unfamiliar surroundings. I think this is my favorite video yet. You have shown us a vulnerability that for some reason I relate to deeply. I love how open you are when sharing your solo experiences with us. Your awe and delight in what you were seeing is contagious. Mt Fuji was amazing. Thank you for being open, vulnerable and utterly charming. Oskar, I am enchanted by sharing your trip. I felt your emotions, nerves and all, joy in seeing and growing. Thank you for this wonderful film💕

[@jarrodh8041]

As Dan mentioned, it is good for couples to spend time alone. Japan is VERY high on my travel list. You are making me thinking of hiring a car while visiting there maybe. Being from the UK the actual driving is not an issue but not being able to read the road signs is a worry. Wishing you both separate great trips and looking forward to the next vlog. Cheers

[@interactionsfortes]

Don't worry about the road signs, on the main roads they are written also in roman alphabet. Plus google maps works now perfectly even in the most remote area (provided you have an internet connexion). The one major rule to remember is a zero (literally) alcohol policy when driving.

[@LanceoftheNoe]

I need more of this! Love the slow meditative travel. Good for you Oskar!

[@nabster68]

Thanks for sharing Oskar. It’s great to get out of our comfort zone and being uncomfortable sometimes. It’s great to see how you came to enjoy your own self

[@The_One_Sam]

Good one buddy.. thanks for showing this side of incredible Japan. Splendid..!!🎉

[@dianeschroeder3980]

I am an only child and have been doing solo travel all my life. Glad you got the chance to connect with yourself Oskar, it’s really important to know you don’t need to depend on others. I can’t wait for Part 2!❤️✈️

[@hweechng]

Love this solo trip for you! When you travel alone, every smallest interaction is magnified and feels way more precious. You might wanna do this even more often from now on :)

[@reedsehon4881]

Wow! Thank you for sharing not only the beautiful tour of Japan, but also the vulnerable trip of your being. You are a very special person and my life is richer for calling you a friend, even though we have never met.

[@user-ov3gk7sd2g]

Thank you for this video. I can relate to so much of what you shared regarding solo travel and it’s nice to know that the feelings we have about it are more commonplace than we might think.

[@motokilong-nozawa7996]

Thank you for uploading the video! It has driven me to solo travel to Japan. I moved from Japan to Canada about 10 years ago. I have wanted to travel to Japan to see my mom for years, but my budget did not allow me to do that. My mom living alone turned 70 years old last December. I am hoping to visit her before her turning 71 (hoping to solo travel in August). Your video made me decide to do that! Thank you again for empowering me. Looking forward to Part 2!

[@OskarandDan]

So happy to hear that🙏🏼

[@supersanborn]

Such a great video! Love couples who give each other room to be alone when they need it!❤

[@TJ-tj7zd]

I loved this vid. Can’t wait to see the rest of your solo trip. Plz do more! The both of you. You both work well together and now I’m seeing you can work well separately as well! Hope you enjoyed Japan! 🎉😊

[@lifecomm]

Even though I love your content with Dan, this solo journey is more insightful and we actually got to meet you as an individual person. Welcome to solo travel Oskar!!!! Hope you do more solo content!!!

[@minethesky]

Great video! You brought up many good points relating to certain mentalities and revelations that can happen when one is traveling solo. So far seems like things are off to a good start, hope that the trip continues to go well for you!

[@emily27nc]

Oskar! Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. This video was so moving and touching, yet such a fun pleasure to enjoy. As someone who has not taken a solo trip like this one, it’s so interesting to experience those feelings of ‘finding yourself’ and accepting being alone alongside you in this video. Even just as a viewer, I could feel some deep stuff :) Really appreciate you being so open and honest about your feelings and experiences with us. Looking forward to part 2! Ps. THOSE VIEWS!!! Gorgeous!

[@paulaonah9881]

Beautiful video Oskar. Can't wait for Part 2

[@petekev1990]

Well done Oskar! We loved the amazing scenery, and the way you put a bit of humour in too!

[@denisemcknight1240]

Very proud and happy for you!

[@leosoars81]

Love watching you both grow as people, whether together or separate! Awesome vlog!

[@stepcots]

So lovely to have you back vlogging….. we’ve missed you!

[@sabbys7750]

I'm glad that you are enjoying your solitude!! Solitude is sometimes taken for granted i think. Looking forward to your next adventure in Japan!!

[@ThomasCummiskey]

Yeah!!! Glad to see you take this leap, Oskar! Bravo! You forged through the fear and got through to the other side. Japan is on my bucket list. 🤗

[@lmgb77]

Oskar it was great seeing your solo travel experience. And you sharing your thoughts & shifting of perspective on solo travel. I traveled quite a lot for business so I was inadvertently pushed into solo travel. Initially it was a stretch for me, but ended up being a great way to grow in experience and being more self sufficient. Your video was fresh and I laughed out loud multiple times - definitely appreciate your honesty and unfiltered responses & looking forward to seeing your next solo experience!

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you, I really appreciate that🙏🏼

[@johnsaintonge4529]

My Dear Oskar you are evolving in your life. BRAVO !!!!!

[@larissahofman8858]

What a turn around of emotions this solo one with you brought Dan ‼️ I was 💔 to hear you tell of loosing your confidence/enjoyment in being/travelling alone, to such joy to see the light bulb moment when you found again that being alone can bring you happiness and fill your soul too🥰‼️Cannot wait to see the last part of this Japan journey you're taking. I hope this newly rediscovered ability has planted a seed that continues to grow the joy in you it managed to do in these 27minutes ☺️☺️

[@denisemcknight1240]

So peaceful

[@WarlockofSF]

It’s good to travel alone sometimes to learn how to stretch yourself in ways that you never tried before.

[@manse8039]

love this video, it's feels like a closer connection when you talk to the audience instead of Dan. beautiful place, it feels different, and the way you can share them with us, Bravo. I loved this one, !!

[@claravonessen5673]

Just loved this video... the experience of doing it all alone is scary, I get that feeling. Can't wait to see your next video and how it all ends. Your editing was amazing, Oskar :)

[@robertrawley1115]

*Oskar, what an amazing adventure?!?!* Thank you for sharing it... While travel with someone is enjoyable, Thanks for the reminder that solo travel is also a joy... And so very worthwhile.

[@lcnlvc2052]

Nice vlog Oskar! Can't wait for the second part 😊

[@sebmeyer2151]

It's beautiful to hear the other side of this. I am alone most of my days. When I started solo traveling at the age of 19 it gave me such a confidence boost because I was able to take care of things all on my own and I could make decisions for myself without having to answer to anyone. I'm glad you guys have each other to depend on during your travels and I'm also glad I found your channel, you two are wonderful souls

[@caddyzig]

Great video! Looking forward to part two.

YAAAAY, SOLO OSKAR AT LAST! 🥳🥳🥳 Lovely video. I went to Japan alone in October last year too, and it was amazing. Can't wait to be back.

[@slowtravelvlogs]

This was sooo cute! So glad you are adventuring and had the opportunity of appreciating solo travelling. I mainly solo travel and I love the freedom that comes with it. I also say goodbye to rooms and places I visit.. that was so relatable! lol You guys are the best!

[@nickles8495]

You're SO adorable and not in a condescending way.. you are just adorable and wonderful Oskar... also I cant get past the fomo myself when travelling .. like you said you had already done it and enjoyed it

[@mirra_xo]

so happy to see a video from you oskar! hope you're doing well

[@MrBackeby]

I really like this. Refreshing! Hoping to see more solo content Oskar :D

[@basbaryton]

Det gick väl jättebra fine Oskar! Ibland är det bra att vara lite själv. Det stärker en och ofta också ens förhållande. Jättefin video och väl bekomme! Önskar dig och Dan allt gott! ❤

[@crlxndr]

Wow. It‘s a different style of video, really unique. Great work!

[@petern6808]

Great job on this unique perspective video 🇯🇵

[@DeannaGill-he5jp]

Well done Oskar. We just got back from Japan and you really captured the beauty of the country and you too.

[@chrismatanle]

This. Is. Beautiful. Please don’t ever be afraid to journey alone again x

[@akas224]

this is amazing video. should have 1000000... times views.

[@valianes]

This video is great cause it’s the exact opposite perspective that I have. I almost exclusively travel solo, I love it, but the rare chance that a friend or family member joins me makes it even more special.

[@wardarcade7452]

A beautifully filmed travelogue of Mt. Fuji and all those villages! By any chance did you bump into the Jumping Places couple Chris and Carolina who ALSO visited that gorgeous pagoda on the lake with that spectacular view of Fuji San quite recently? Regardless, it was a specular experience for you to have had and it's great you were able to share your impressions of it with Dan and the rest of us!

[@Bjm869]

Yesss Oskar obsessed with you !!! What a trip! ❤

[@DionSatriya]

Nice video, beautiful scenery of Japan. ❤

[@hinugget753]

LOVED THIS ONE! 🫶🏽

[@the1kidcouple210]

That view of Mt. Fuji was amazing

[@TheWhore2culture]

For some reason I didn't get an alert for either of these,part was on FYP,so I watched it first& left a message under that,great to see you looking so well. As always sending very best wishes to both of you & yours. Until the next one👋💙⭐️💙⭐️💯✌️

[@Lori_M]

The water fountain --- OMGGGGGGG, I almost fell off my chair, laughing!!! Loving this journey so far, Oskar. I love solo travel, especially cruises.

[@OskarandDan]

That was a MOMENT🤣 Thank you🙏🏼

[@liloliloll]

oskar, i loved this so so much!!

[@steveg2288]

Hi Oskar - you certainly rose to the challenge of doing a big trip on your own. You have your own voice so don't be afraid to use it. You can both have your own space to do different things as well as your joint adventures. Your followers will back you both all the way in whatever you do. Keep strong!

[@chriswedge9942]

You are a very skilled film maker, this is really high quality product. Very different vibe from most of your uploads. I feel like we got to know you better in this one. Congrats.

[@Playarts78]

JAPAN IS A PERFECT COUNTRY TO ライブ!!!!

[@noel4137]

Guys it's nice to have that time away use appreciate each other more. when use are back together

[@jhnleung]

Love your solo video, Oskar! Can‘t wait for part two and your answer to the question: “would you do it again?” … though we think we know the answer already

[@underwriter53]

I love both you guys, but this was special! I hope you get to visit Okinawa!

[@SoloFemmeTravel]

Love this Oskar! Thanks for sharing this and being vulnerable. ❤also, it makes me wanna go rent a car next time I visit japan 🚗

[@emilienanglada5136]

Woop you can do it!! I did it too a while ago and got so much out of it.

[@hendrikdevries9725]

The first level is that it's about the journey, not the destination. Then, much later, experience shows that it's really about the people you meet alongside or who's path you cross.

[@howardshepherdson2925]

Great video Oskar !

[@stephanebeucher9361]

Thank you so much for the quality content. e can tell you have put a lot effort of the making of the video, thinking every image, top réalisation. And we get to know you more and you seem to enjoy it also differently Maybe you remember we met at dubai expo 2020 at Lebanon pavillon restaurant. I had my 1st emirates in first, flying in a week to Malaysia with Omanair business class, I flew with them many times and love it

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you🙏🏼 We miss Dubai Expo!🥹 Amazing that you got to fly EK first😍

[@kasperheemskerk9380]

Good for you Oskar, solo travelling can be lonely. However, it is always the best experience for self-growth. I get to travel for my job globally and whenever I'm in an interesting place I'll extend my stay and travel solo for a few days.

[@eahoward83]

I love this video. Beautiful scenery and personal growth 💕 I’m feeling inspired to maybe try solo travel? Eek!

[@OskarandDan]

DO IT😍

[@lloydmorgan7152]

I'm doing 2 weeks in Japan next month and honestly CAN"T WAIT😂Its been a trip which has been VERY high on my bucket list. I will be part of a travel group but going by myself and not with any family/friends from home😄

[@John-sw9ll]

What a daring experience! It's all so fascinating and beautiful. We loved joining you on your sojourn. And so many other people did that you really were not alone at all. Too bad you didnt book at the YMCA...so you cold share the age old universal question. Is it really fun to stay a the YMCA?? Sorry. Couldn't resist.❤❤❤

[@EducationOpportunities]

Very nice video!

[@jim.pearsall]

Don’t be scared of the dark… hugs 🤗🥰

[@MrAlexanderkhu]

I just realized that I need to do this for myself too! My wake up call I suppose.

[@OskarandDan]

🙏🏼❤️

[@blossomct]

I do most of my holidays alone as I don't have folks around, but your trip looks like something you needed for yourself. Looks like it was a good time for you but gota say you there without Dan just seems odd as you both are joined at the hip. Glad you took time for yourself sugar!!

[@Hokipoki4u]

Its healthy to spend time by yourself!

[@cosmins48]

Bravo Oscar I'm happy for you I feel you I did the same thing 3 weeks a go solo trip. 😍

[@micahtaylor3842]

You chose really well with Yamanaka-ko!

[@margsangster8994]

Congrats for putting yourself in this situation and persevering! I’m 65 and have been travelling solo for more than 12 years and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! As others here have commented, doing it solo is totally freeing and you learn so much about yourself and how your moods ebb and flow, which I find interesting. I love challenging myself in different ways on each trip and the research and planning of each trip totally solo is half the fun too! I am in the throws of planning my next overseas trip which will be for 4 months, so very excited. hope you continue to explore this sort of travel and that your appreciation of solo time continues to grow. Happy travels! Cheers from Australia

[@andreatonz6078]

Hey Oscar, I wish you luck on your solo journey through Japan you and Dan you make great video thank you very much. I learn so so much lovely greeting from your family from Switzerland Andrew❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊🎉😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@DP-yl6mr]

Hi, I am a long time follower of Oskar and Dan... I have watched your videos gazillion times... I hope and pray you guys get together again forever...❤

[@OskarandDan]

All is good and we're still together!❤️

[@DP-yl6mr]

@@OskarandDan GREAT ! LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH... PLEASE MAKE A TRIP TO MY HOME COUNTRY OF MALAYSIA... WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU GUYS

[@abrahamclott5604]

Oskar, Thank you! Wow! One of my absolute favorite travel videos. Felt I was getting to know you so much better and the places at the same time. I've started to travel alone because my husband no longer wants to travel. Go figure. Question: To what extent does doing the video structure your trip and affect or change the experience of travelling solo? You are by yourself physically, but are your heart and mind outside yourself imagining the point of view of your audience, our questions, our needs? Does filming detract from your experience? Organize it? Add meaning? Save you from feeling lonely?

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you so much❤️ That's a great question - I did my best to view this as documenting the trip for myself, not for a wider audience, so it wouldn't remove me from the present🙏🏼

[@abrahamclott5604]

@OskarandDan interesting. When I travelled alone, I had my phone with me and purposefully used it to bring a circle of friends into the trip with me by sending texts and photos. And I spoke by phone with my husband at least twice a day. So while I had good stretches of purposeful and chosen solitude, I also felt connected. Travelling with a phone for GPS, instant access to resources, and connectivity is a completely different experience from travelling without.

[@kenvolk6501]

Really enjoyed this, than you

[@hegiratc]

I have had the same thing with my sister. She always plans the interesting to do.

[@afleming1]

I hope you will do more solo travels, because I’m my mind I’ve also created a mini series where you go to Scotland and the Azores before rounding out in the US Virgin Islands 😅

[@claireandpeter]

I’m so here for solo Oskar

[@OskarandDan]

Time for a Claire or Peter solo trip?!

[@tancready9180]

Is nice to travel solo! I've been traveling a lot with my partner, and I do feel you! And my first solo trip I've actually enjoyed it a lot and stept out of my comfort zone! ps. you are so swedish :D

[@OskarandDan]

So Swedish how?😂

[@LeandroPisani]

Such a gorgeous solo trip! Love the video. Btw, you have a beautiful voice, you can do ASMR voiceover 😅❤

[@andreacarboni6215]

Fantastic video! Eva zu Beck vibes 😀

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you🙌🏼😍

[@qoopermolly9225]

Feel like watching a Ghibli film. Through a jouney to a new world outside of your comfort zone, the Ghibli-like finding yourself in a new stage? new world made me felt I was watching Ghibli movie. The Japanese landscapes might have reminded me even more of Ghibli. BTW, I am Japanese. Thank you for choosing Japan for your Solo Trip.👍

[@ady8097]

Beautiful 😍