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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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 🏃💨

[@NeillyVille]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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).

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@briansleepylee]

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

[@ZanicL3]

The content you make is a whole other level

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelcaricoo]

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

[@FordyRuns]

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

[@kofuzi]

thanks Fordy

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@brucemihalick4117]

Your cinematography and love of running shine through once again.

[@Thepianoman77]

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

[@kengyongtan6358]

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

[@chris_mcc_]

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

[@korufantasy6892]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍👍✌

[@Lila-sh6cw]

Love the video…just shows how much joy you had filming it. I am also happy I made it into the video! Hahahah. Thanks for sharing your Japan experience with us. Keep them coming!

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@SuperPassiveaggressi]

The best runner’s weekend episode yet!

[@olafhd276]

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

[@aliza6491]

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

[@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.

[@karatechop]

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

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Sean!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@FisherApexRunning]

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

[@iamsillycaitlin]

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

[@leightondavies7336]

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

[@308bar]

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

[@mejulesyap]

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

[@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!!

[@CR-ew9gl]

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

[@susanwiggins6309]

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

[@stevemckellar4978]

I watched this one on my big screen with a bowl of popcorn. Great film. Brought back memories of my trip to Japan in '18. Great food and great toilets.

[@JoshLruns]

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

[@paulminton]

This is a bloody amazing video. Great job Kofuzi 👏

[@akapantsusenpai181]

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

[@kofuzi]

Me too

[@omarcortez9394]

Lived 9 years in Japan. This blog made me want to go back right now. Kofuzi = legend

[@akcaptainamer2703]

So excited to watch, your montage skill is awesome.

[@FreshBrewRunClub]

Fantastic video, love the travel vlog style.

[@markchangcoco5427]

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

[@kim-anh9860]

I don’t how you do it, but your videos are on another level. Breathtaking, just breathtaking.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🥘

[@Runsteady]

I stumbled upon your channel while looking for shoe recommendations and man! I am blown away by your channel. I normally dislike vlogs but I actually watched this one all the way through. I particularly enjoyed the candid yet thoughtful words you shared and put in some moments of great artistic cinematography. Anyway, keep up the great work! Becoming a big fan of your stuff.

[@Pittimus84]

Honestly my favorite video you have produced. It reminded me of all the different places I got to see and experience during my time in the Navy. Tbh shoe reviews are cool, but well put together video's about just experiencing life are priceless.

[@kofuzi]

I’ve been really enjoying making them

[@mortforr]

First runner KZbin video I ever watched. Love travel documentary. I am a runner and a traveler and now I need to start watching more of these runner videos. Love it!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@jason.rams4]

Amazing...simply amazing! Toyko has always been one of my bucket list travel destinations, but after experiencing it through your eyes, it's a must do for sure!

[@HuyNguyenLaTui]

Congrats Mike! This runner's weekend video is the next level!50:55 I'm not sure I'm brave enough to drink from the marathon shoes after a race though 😅

[@kofuzi]

It wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be

[@brewlovinrunner]

Amazing video. Editing is next level as usual. Watching you and the BITR crew is always fun and inspirational.

[@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!

[@HenkBurgstra]

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

[@ChrisDrysdale16]

What a build up from the team labs into the flat lay. Awesome stuff and great long-form video!

[@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

[@ericchevalley]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. I feel like we got a good glimpse of Tokyo. Your blind tasting was hilarious, your footage and music were tasteful, and your voice over eloquent as always. Thank you 👌🏻

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@robertjohnson7247]

An absolutely fantastic glimpse into the beauty and craziness of Tokyo. Beautiful cinematography and storytelling at its very best. This video is superb, and brings back so many memories of my trip to this wonderful city in 2018. Thank you!

[@alfdickinson1971]

Ah man alive! You've totally sold me on the Tokyo marathon! Beautiful video. Well done

[@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!

[@izumibayless1497]

I enjoyed it very much. Very well made. Beautiful video about Tokyo Marathon and Japan. I love Ichiran Ramen too🤤

[@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!

[@kevinmahoney9205]

Fantastic video Kofuzi! Thank you for putting this together.

[@kellybaker6353]

Just beautifully shot. I love these runners weekend videos, and they really fuel the fire to visit more places. 😊

[@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!

[@melchiorvalentine769]

Amazing, truly. Feel like I’ve just been to Tokyo. Feels so different to your other videos. Glad you included the details on the singlet, it’s been a Talking point in our house!

[@Runsawayalot]

Wow I sat through the entire length of this video and loved every minute of it. Well done Mike!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Jackie!

[@steveking5893]

Hey Mike, your short films are getting better and better, great work! Well done on the PB also, awesome!