Relaxing Japanese Overnight Ferry Trip from Kobe to Miyazaki Japan

[@stephaniehall4413]

What I like most about these trips is that STJ doesn’t use cheesy music (Sunflower Sunflower doesn’t count!) and he just lets us experience the journey as if we were actually there.

[@Deb-xn6yr]

I love that song 🎶 Sunflower 🎶 & I don't even understand it 💝

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Now I'm singing 🎵 sunflower 🌻 SUNFLOWER 🎵 It's so annoying but so catchy like a jingle you can't get out of your head! 😂

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

That song popped in my mind when I saw the thumbnail 😂

[@jojonoir]

Yes no pointless background music added

[@Peajay007]

Props for the sunflower sunflower 🌻

[@EricHogberg]

Happy for you to be back on a ship with decent food. The sadness emanating from those cruise ship videos was palpable.

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Indeed!

[@elteescat]

Curry twice in one trip! And wagyu curry at that! Wow! This trip was MUCH better than that cruise from hell! Even with an economy room, it was a far more satisfying experience! 💜💜

[@avjohnson]

So happy to see another car ferry Vlog. I have missed these. The food looks so much better on it than that cruise you were on.😂😂

[@Bluerose888]

That's for sure.

[@Peajay007]

It’s so nice to see the !! On the screen! A much happier traveller!!!

[@krissp8712]

"!!" is like a Michelin star rating :)

[@Peajay007]

@@krissp8712 exactly!! And if there’s no !! On a curry then the chef needs to up his game!!

[@marmotscozycorner]

YAY, ferries are back! Today's "Softness check" was so funny - we wait for it in every video and try to guess what you'll say, lol. Thank you for all the laughs you give us :)

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for the super thanks and your kind words :)

[@stevegarvey5607]

This looks like an overall better experience than the cruise. The food looks better than the gourmet from the previous trip. The bed was made too. I like how quiet it was when he entered the hallway to his room. Engine noise was almost non-existent

[@Trek001]

Ah, STJ-San in his natural environment of a ferry and not the strange and alien concept of a cruise liner

[@Peajay007]

Yeah I think we all need to pretend that cruise never happened. Oh and I was eying of a cruise through Europe until I saw the logo!! NOPE!!! IM OUT

[@amputeeright]

Spartan in appearance, but scrupulously clean, and the food appeared to be a vast improvement over the egregiously awful choices on the cruise ship. I am envious of the mango pudding- I would love to try that. Thank you for taking us along.

[@UloPe]

Spartan is one thing - this is an dystopian antiseptic nightmare if you ask me…

[@queenswillrule]

Love your videos! It's like we're sitting on your shoulder. Really like the captions with the ambient sound and not some voiceover. It makes it more real.

[@ZestyTime233]

Makes me so happy to see those delighted little !! appear again 🫶✨

[@elliephants7047]

Golly, the food looked good this time!! And that room was really nice. I wish everywhere had perfectly sized little rooms for singletons.

[@MrDboydeluxe]

As an older guy with some physical limitations I like how the bus transporting from the ferry has a super low entrance level for easy access on/off the bus.

[@rogerramjetox142pa]

I loved the fact that, even though this is a commuter ferry service, this stuff was THOUGHT ABOUT and ORGANISED properly unlike that damn abomination that was the MSC Bellissima.

[@andrea6421]

The food on that ferry looked better than the food on that cruise! Lol 😊

[@jennieambrose]

I’m so glad you’re back to enjoying the food options on your trip! I enjoy your ferry videos so much.

[@darkryder2434]

Japan seems so perfect. Clean roads, one of the best railway infrastructure in the world,Cleanliness and hygiene everywhere. The rapid reconstruction following the recent earthquake and Tsunami. Respect to Japan and the Japanese people.

[@cinderellacomplex7]

Seems is the key word. As someone who used to live in Japan, everything you said is mostly true but it is far from perfect.

[@SpeedFire88]

​@@cinderellacomplex7 If you want to look at the perfection, than switzerland

[@jevvvNZ]

Lovely to see the shore crew waving you off again. Such delicious looking food. YAY curry! Lots of yummy food, except chicken nanban. More curry- and wagyu! Lovely to have you back on the ferries! Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us STJ!

[@RT-qd8yl]

I like that STJ gave them recognition, their job is very important 🙂

[@aag24]

Thank you very much, sir I started following this channel during the COVID lockdown. really appreciate you helping so many through those tough times. And of course your wonderful sense of humour - all truly appreciated. 😻

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thank you for your support and kind comments!

[@patrickinottawa27]

I think you ate more on the Ferry in one day than a week on the cruise ship. Nice to see you eating well again! I can't say no to Curry either !

[@jeremy1350]

こんにちわハク。 イェーイ - 日本食を提供する日本のフェリー。食事 素晴らしい食事。東京でも雪がたくさん降ったと聞きました。 もしあなたが独身なら、いつかあなたとイチロー（いつか）をコラボさせてあげるかもしれません。 イチローはお土産を買うのが大好きです。 先日輪島市の惨状を見て悲しくなりました。私はここでニュースを注意深く観察しています。みんなが元気であることを願っています。

[@gerald5344]

The salty roasted peppers look so good! I might try to make some this weekend!

[@rickwezenaar]

10 seconds in to the video and I see curry. Love it! ^_^ 😂

[@TheUluxian]

LOL..I said the same thing.

[@dcrom]

Thanks!

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thank you for the super thanks!

[@tracygibson5971]

Beautiful ferry I love these videos ❤ I'm from the us won't to visit Japan

[@Schaddn]

I skipped to the dinner part, because I wanted to see you have something good again, after the horrors of last time

[@stevegarvey5607]

The food here looked better than the gourmet from the cruise

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Apart from skipping "to the dinner part" 😅 I feel the same, it was so sad to see our beloved STJ-san receiving such crappy service, yet so inspiring to watch how calm he dealt with it all 😇

[@Nen014cy]

What the horrors?! 😮

[@ThatOneGirlZay]

@@Nen014cy If you are asking what “horrors” he had to endure, they are referring to the last few videos in which Solo-San was on a cruise and the food was an actual dumpster fire…

[@Nen014cy]

@@ThatOneGirlZay, I haven't seen that! Gimmie the kink, plz

[@dcrom]

BeautifulKobe looks delicious---- Japan should teach USA how to eat---- if the ship is rocking and you're seasick, I think the egg shape would be comforting to a person----I am thrilled you got off the horrid Bellissima!!!

[@MEGQuilts]

Huh. That's a good idea for the egg. My first thought when you showed one was a place to loop your bag strap to keep it from tripping people, but could only figure the egg shape was for safety's sake- no sharp edges or pointy bits. Good to know what they're actually intended for.

[@tracygibson5971]

Food looks delicious

[@mmadman]

So much better in every way compared to your previous cruise. The difference in priorities of the ferries versus cruise lines is apparent. Cleaner, quieter, less crowded, and well prepared food. It’s a great example of the difference in Japanese culture as opposed to world culture, and why I appreciate your videos so much. Japanese culture has an aspect of caring and respect that you don’t always find in other cultures. It’s subtle, but obvious to an outsider. Always watching!

[@rogerramjetox142pa]

To be fair, cruise liners are meant to be selling you a holiday experience, where everything is looked after and all you have to do is enjoy yourself. Most of the cruises I've been on have been variations of this. However, that cruise he was on was none of this. It was just pain. What he endured was not normal. It's made me really make sure that I look into the cruise liner itself and the company that runs it before booking.

[@djor316]

Awe you are so much more relaxed on this trip. The food looked amazing especially the curry. I enjoyed watchiing this and Thanks for taking us along. God Bless and be Safe.

[@Excitable67]

Well, this sure looks a lot better than the cruise you just took! At least you were able to enjoy your food on board!

[@teddymartinii1979]

The food prices on most of your travels are quite reasonable. When you are on a ship at sea, they can charge you as much as they want, but 12USD for an all-you-can eat buffet is not bad -- assuming the food is good, and you have a big appetite. You definitely have a big appetite.

[@mewsli]

Solo Travel San sees a sign that says " All you can eat food" . Solo Travel San says " Hold my Sake ...." 😂 . Thankyou for taking us with you again my faraway well travelled friend.

[@paulmccool378]

After the Bellisima, this ferry must have felt like the QE2...

[@darlachontos9179]

Thank you so much for taking us on all these trips. I really enjoy everything you show us and explain the foods, prices, etc

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. It's great you back to your original mood on this trip.

[@tracygibson5971]

Love your content

[@RumMonkeyable]

Picture of ferry terminal map is helpful! Thanks! Glad we are back to ferry trips! 😍 フェリーターミナルの地図の写真がわかりやすい！ありがとう！フェリー旅行に戻ってきてうれしいです！ 😍

[@noreenswartz4163]

Very pleased that you have another video ❤thanks for sharing

[@rolandong5201]

I believe we are all happy that STJ is enjoying his food again😂

[@scottcomeaux1318]

If the food is good then everything is right in the universe. Thanks for your calming videos.

[@YamiKisara]

This ferry seems so much nicer and more convenient than the luxury cruiser you've been on a little while ago!

[@SirRawThunderMan]

I wonder if we'll ever see !!! and !!!! quality food. There needs to be some sort of scale.

[@rogerramjetox142pa]

I think the cruise ship would be -!, -!!, and -!!!

[@benhislop1458]

Man, I wish I could join you on your travels! I’ve always wanted to see Japan.

[@AuntK68]

There are so many incredible things to see and do in Japan, but it would be worth visiting there just to ride the ferries! So good to see you back on familiar ground after that horrible cruise.

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

I Lpve your videos and your sense of humor. Your videos are not only relaxing but very entertaining;

[@kathleenevans1201]

The food on this ferry seems to be much better than the food served to you on the 7 day cruise that you recently experienced.

[@dualshield43]

Very nice Beautiful new ship

[@TobiasJärvinen]

I´m so happy to see some «!!» on the screen again STJ! I just love these vlogs you do from the japanese ferries! I hope you enjoyed your stay on this ship and that you had a good flight back home. Take care!

[@beckstairs]

You sparked a flame with cruise lovers , yikes . I will always still watch these vids cause I really like you .

[@johnlansing2902]

Thank you for bringing us along on your trip .

[@TJ-mn1gx]

The Rokko ferry seems to be named after a nearby mountain (六甲山), looks like a fun trip!

[@rogerramjetox142pa]

OMG that was 100 times better than the cruise!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very nice experience friend

[@RT-qd8yl]

Ooooh this looks fun! I'm excited. :) The yure tamago was really interesting! I would've never guessed that originally, but now it makes perfect sense!

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Hey friend, it's great to see you've created another amazing video! I aspire to live life just as fully as you do. Take care, lots of love, and have a ton of fun on my behalf! ❤

[@netrhyda8761]

Very nice!! A relaxing, quiet and delicious trip......lots of great food.....now I need a rest!

[@serenity6415]

I like your always the same socks. It's nice to be able to have things you can count on in life. They're nice socks.

[@Beneaththeshower]

A double curry video!! While watching, I realised I've been eating more curries since I started watching your channel. I hope Big Curry is paying you well. Thanks for a great video. Nice to see you are having happy travels after That Cruise.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

I'll spend my time appreciating the vessels coming through the Welland canal system. My favourite part are the lift locks. This ferry is really nice; I can't wait to hear the ships blasting their horns, come on canal, open up! March 22nd can't come soon enough for me.

[@suziec5269]

The food looked so good. Thank you for finding out what those eggs were used for.

[@lalucky6290]

We are big fans of yours sir.... All nice and we want to see your face soon.... Good luck from india

[@Objet_Dart]

The "tasty" exclamation points are back!! Never have I been so happy to see someone I don't even know get some curry. (In reading the comments, your regular viewers seem just as bothered by your lousy cruise experience as you were!)

[@plantagenetsurvivor8771]

I just got through watching all the videos of large suites. He opened this door and I burst out laughing! 😂 Love your videos! ❤ Much love from Florida, USA

[@senior_ranger]

The boat looks rudimentary and functional. Nice.

[@020untitled]

So relaxing. Is this the first time you are on this vessel?

[@valerieselau7384]

Awesome ferry video 😊

[@sandraguerfi7599]

You have a wonderful aense of humor, I almost fell for the egg cooker joke lol. Glad you had a good trip this time.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

I'm so glad to see you back in your comfort zone with good food. That cruise ship was truly disappointing.

[@lindseyrea9237]

Happy to see you back in your natural environment!

[@JadenYukifan28]

Glad to finally know what that Egg-shaped thing is called. Clever idea with the Yure-tamago.

[@HayTatsuko]

I am 100% with your culinary vibe on having a second roasted green capsicum (bell pepper). Sweet peppers are so good when prepared that way. Anaheim, Poblano, and Hatch Chilli are also fantastic roasted.

[@senselessdreamer6583]

Well , least he had curry !!!!! Food looked 100% better than that other cruise if you can call it food !

[@renerivera9715]

Beautiful ❤

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

Thank goodness - I could do with a change from the cricket.😁 I'm really disappointed - you couldn't find desert number six.

[@rleeAZ]

I enjoy seeing the variety of food available on these ferries.

[@Waywren]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you had to miss out on the nanban, but at least you had really wonderful curry. And it was marvellous to see how much you loved the pepper and the pork! What a nice, comfy ferry ride. A vast improvement on that cruise, I'm sure!

[@festivaljapan]

Excellent. I'm a big fan of your channel.

[@martinfairlie5354]

Was so glad to see those !! Pop up at dinner time 😊

[@donfenton7473]

I have said this before but I really love your videos. You are one of the best and show what I am interested in. I also follow you food channel. Thank you so much.

[@peterpkavanagh]

Another great video - thanks! I rode the sister ship Takachiho about 1 month after they started service in November 2022 - went from Miyazaki to Kobe. Such a big, bright, shiny new ferry. Same kind of room as you too. Since the sea was a bit choppy, I was very amused to sit in the public bath and see waves running up and down it 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 I do love a Japanese ferry - took Soleil from Yokosuka to Shinmoji 2 weeks ago, great trip.

[@educanassa100]

Nice trip

[@flows30]

when a cheapo Ferry got a way better food than a fancy Cruise ship lol 😆

[@kactus1889]

Glad to know the egg is indeed an egg. 😂

[@coldfire30]

We are on a cruise with stops in Nagasaki and Kagoshima this April. Can't wait to visit your beautiful country finally. 😀

[@katiepeterson2306]

That melon translated is something similar to "Tongue of the cat" which is hilarious because it is like the bumps on a cats tongue. I'm so glad we're back to ferry videos and better food.

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Its so good to see our beloved STJ- san enjoy a meal that makes him say, "!!" 😊 Lets put that last nightmarish voyage behind us 🇦🇺💝🇯🇵 P.S. Its nice to see the "egg" mystery has finally been solved!! 🧐😄

[@ΆνναΛουλουδη-σ5η]

18:16 did you really eat all that food ?😊 Good for you ! ❤

[@AnaSolVa]

It really makes you think when a ferry has better food than a cruise. I'm Glas you got to eat good food, even if you didn't get to eat the chicken nanban!

[@Cat.baby_kitty]

thank you my friend Good luck. I will support you too. I wish you success. And I hope your channel will become millions of kind people like you.❤❤❤❤

[@Super_Jupiter]

I saw Miyazaki and expect some chicken nan ban soon

[@SteveAumann]

This is a very enjoyable video.

[@LaineyMcD31]

I knew you'd find out one day what those eggs were all about. Makes sense I suppose because all the ferries you showed with them even in private cabins on tables and was just that always on the tables just noone figured it out they are for holding on to when boat rocking. lol.

[@wrinkledm]

I enjoy your vlogs... thanks for sharing. I'm curious was that form also available in English???

[@alexstrolls801]

Finally the purpose of the mystery egg is revealed :D

[@pamz7531]

This was relaxing. No loud music and good food. Sorry about the chicken nanban. Next time. Thank you for taking me along. Love from NC, USA

[@305crosby]

Could we at least sing the Sunflower song and pretend It's a Sunflower ship? That would make us happy. You know there's nothing like reminiscing. Tom YQR Regina Canada

[@Trek001]

I took a DFDS ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam the other week and couldn't resist singing the Sunflower song

[@305crosby]

Its addictive I tell you, I hum it all the time@@Trek001

[@ginachenney5733]

🎶🎶 Sun Flower Sun Flower 🎶🎶👋👋🌹👍😎

[@fionainnes-smith2706]

I think we should sing the Sunflower song on every voyage🤣

[@305crosby]

me too @@fionainnes-smith2706

[@Llcmtg]

Beautiful city

[@melaniefromafar4015]

Now that’s more like it !!

[@patriciagreene5842]

It’s seems even smaller now that you have done the cruises😂