solitude in the japanese countryside 🚞 a cosy vlog

hello friends! 🌷
this is my final travel vlog. I filmed it between 2nd - 5th may, so over two months have passed! I can't believe it... although I visited both Kyoto and Osaka after this, I made the decision to not vlog while I was there. I was struggling a lot mentally, and unfortunately that meant I didn't really get to do the things I had planned (had to cancel my trip to Nara, etc.).. the last 10 days of my trip are difficult to recall, and I do wish I could go back and change that - but in the moment, I was so exhausted and felt so overwhelmed. I will definitely return to Japan someday, so that I can see all of the things I missed this time around (:
nonetheless, I hope you enjoy this cosy vlog 💗 I had a lovely, peaceful, and renewing time in nature, and definitely wish I could've stayed there longer! my time in the countryside felt so brief, compared to all of the city sightseeing I made time for. I felt so at home here c:
my time in the countryside also reminded me of all of the things I treasure at home too, like my books, journal, trees, cosy bedroom, and daily walks. when editing this footage, I was reminded of how lucky I am at home & how thankful I should be for my beautiful surroundings in wales! ⛰️
I have some exciting updates to share with you in the coming videos, but I still need to plan & organise all of those... I'm really hoping I can stay consistent with posting from now on, since I am home and have finally finished sorting through all of my travel footage!
thank you for being here with me, see u next time
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[@vidadeisabella]

this video feels like a cosy, slice of life film - every shot is breathtaking & the editing is so good🥹

[@leahmegan]

🥲 thank you so much, how kind of you to say!! 🌸

[@user-dogcat]

I’m Japanese. I was born and raised in countyside. But I’m currently living in a part of Australia to learn the languages and culture so this video is incredibly impressive to me. sometimes I really miss Japanese atmosphere😢🌾🍡 This video makes me feel so relaxed

[@ste.phanie]

from now on I will always watch your videos with a cookie 🍪 a new tradition

[@leahmegan]

aw yes please do

[@Siya0201]

The feeling to watch a cozy vlog by Leah while it's raining outside!!..😌🩷

[@leahmegan]

ahhh

[@robertabarletta3744]

the best soothing and relaxing vibes. Thank you Leah, that hit the spot during a difficult time in my life❣

[@helgyn995]

Leah, your video is wonderful as always. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. As always, interesting and touching. And when you cook, it becomes very warm and cozy, as if you are taking the whole happy world with you to a new place. Thank you for your openness and for sharing your experience with us.❤

[@Siya0201]

Girl what are u..u just keep dropping gems every Saturday have some mercy on us!!..😭❤️‍🩹✨

[@leahmegan]

💗🥹

[@Sophia-fx6zm]

You are my favourite youtuber😭🤧🩵 thank you for sharing moments of your life! Your videos make me feel so peaceful and help me wind down 🤍🌾

[@hina6221]

this was probably my favourite video ever - need to visit the Japanese countryside next time I go 🤍 staying in is a wonderful way to spend time while travelling!

[@tessamccormack594]

i really emphasise with how you felt during this time. i'm currenrtly living in the azores working on a project and i've never felt lonelier. i feel so out of my depth and guilty for not appreciating the beauty around me. it's so hard not letting expectations get the better of you!!

[@jenjencartridge]

you're so sweet! the sweetness radiates through the screen. the fact that you went and traveled alone, even if you never want to do it again, and even if you thought it was all that you ever wanted and it might not have been everything you hoped for, you went and you found out, and you figured yourself out more than you knew before

[@maryemchtioui]

Thank you Leah for sharing this beautiful vlog and the very peaceful moments ❤️ my eyes were full of tears

[@Danivg14]

Thank you for this video Leah! It was perfect for my slow Sunday morning with a delicious cup of coffee

[@stefiw5227]

This is so beautiful and peaceful, the whole thing felt like watching a Studio Ghibli film

[@carolinemeninea729]

Hi Leah! I’m just here to say that is not silly to miss home. That’s also part of adulthood. I experienced being apart from my family while living in a city on the other side of my country (Brazil) for 3 years. You’re gonna be ok ❤

[@zulikhanasiri9972]

You are my favourite KZbinr. I love your content and personality.

[@اياتازهرطهجبر]

Thank you for taking care of us with your cozy videos

[@fionaupton]

Very grounding I loved this blog and identify with your need for time and space

[@leahmegan]

[@ぴぐどぅる-w9n]

This life is exactly what I need ! The house is so pretty and the place looks comfy♡ I think you had a great experience in Japan ! Honestly, It's nothing to do in a place for sightseeing if you don't have attention for that🥲 It's just my opinion as a Japanese Anyway, I like this video !!!♡

[@leahmegan]

the house was a lovely place to stay! my host was very kind and made sure I felt at home. thank you for watching

[@sd5vk]

Thank you for coming to my hometown ❤️ I really love your content 🫶🏻⛅️

[@leahmegan]

💗💗💗 thank you so much!

[@jj1998.]

It is such relief and healing vlog ✨️💚💚💚

[@leahmegan]

thank you 🖤🖤🖤

[@vanillablume1328]

cozy and peaceful❤

[@leahmegan]

thank you 💗

[@JosieArchives]

i was mesmerized from start to finish

[@AM9-i4d]

Welcome to Japan!! Hope you spend a nice time here.

[@leahmegan]

thank you!

[@johnserpo9267]

Always do things that make you feel comfortable. There's no need to apologise for it - comfort and well-being are top priority in every moment of our lives. People often get stressed out doing things just to please others, the society, friends, etc - it's a mistake. I often ask myself if I am feeling good and comfortable, if not, then I will find the source of it. Sometimes its due to sleep or not eating well and sometimes it's a tightness on certain part of my body. I will just breathe and relax and let go of the tensions. Well-being at every moment of our lives is worth more than anything that money can buy.

[@OmerElisa]

Tarzın,üslubun,aksanın çok hoş. Videoların huzur saçıyor🤗🤗🤗 Teşekkürler

[@ElizaTuan]

Thanks for sharing your trip❤

[@leahmegan]

& thank you for being here !! 🖤

[@kittynekocat]

The random music might be because it turned 5pm. Many towns play music at 12, 3 and 5pm 😊

[@leahmegan]

Yes I have heard about that!! It felt so bizarre at the time, because I was in the middle of nowhere & in a wooded area, it was as if the trees had speakers in them!! 🥲

[@xizeny2085]

My comfy vlogs 💗💗

[@wakeupjourneyh]

it was so cosy! thanks

[@leahmegan]

thank you for being here!!! 🖤

[@prostovashanastya]

It's so beautiful and cozy🥹💞

[@leahmegan]

🖤🖤🖤 it was such a lovely place!!

[@susan-zb2pj]

Hi Leah, would you like to do more videos about art and drawing? btw I love your vlogs so much, it's so calm and cozy

[@gulceonder6069]

This is soo good.

[@くらげ-i5p]

日本に来てくれてありがとう❤

[@claudiat.business7468]

U give me willing to do things and have dreams and plans, rather than just rot and cry (as my days usually are)

[@gwencaster6485]

I love it when you talk a lot to the camera, it is always so very interesting to hear your thoughts ! I loved this video ! 🌿

[@leahmegan]

Thank you Gwen!! Talking to the camera is very calming for me, so I’m glad you like it 😇🩷

[@memds]

Hi Leah🌷 Since you have been traveling to so many places lately, I was wondering if you were in any youth association or something similar, since I would like to do a trip like that. By the way I love your vlogs 🥰

[@leahmegan]

thank you!! I don't know what that is, so no!! I was just alone (:

[@memds]

@@leahmegan I was referring to like an organized trip or something like that, but thanks anyway :))

[@vielente]

So pretty🥹💌

[@leahmegan]

thank you

[@Francis_UD]

ya lazy girl 😂😂😂😁😁😁

[@kangjiemama]

宿の名前を教えてください。行ってみたい。

[@violethurricane4480]

It’s 3 pm let’s make some pasta. -Leah

[@leahmegan]

3 PM! !!! ! !

[@violethurricane4480]

@@leahmegan Oh noo 😭😭 I fixed it 👍🏻🩷

[@chloooooooooooo]

Despite the loneliness, did you feel safe in these places alone? 🧡

[@leahmegan]

there were some moments where I felt more conscious of my surroundings, especially in the city areas (i.e men would frequently ask me out and then linger around even after I said no), but I didn't ever feel threatened or worried about it, it was more so just inconvenient. lots of stares, obviously that's expected (especially in rural areas), but a lot of the time people are just curious as to why you're there. also, the countries I travelled to are all considered safe for women travelling alone, so that was a big factor too 🖤

[@zenobiazoe]

大好き

[@leahmegan]

💗🥹