Spending 40 Hours on the Japanese Ferry Semi Suite | Nagoya to Hokkaido

I took Taiheiyo Ferry from Nagoya to Hokkaido Japan. I booked Semi Suite of Kiso this time.
I tried Ishikari's Semi Suite in the stormy weather
Part 1
• Unexpected Semi Suite ...
Part 2
• Taking a Ferry in Japa...
Thanks for watching

[@Bucking_Fastard]

It's been a couple of weeks now and I still have the Sunflower song stuck in my head! 😄

[@Massielnh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 sunflower! Sunflower!🤣🤣🤣 same!!!

[@gus473]

🎼🎶🌻🌻😅 Don't we all? 😎✌🏼

[@locutus155]

You know, in WWII the Japanese would of used the Sunflower ferry song as a method of torture, war crime level of torture.

[@Sandra-A]

😂 oh dear 😂

[@lindak8664]

Oh my god! I’d actually managed to forget the 🎵 SuNfLoWeR sUnFlOwEr 🎵 song. You had to remind me, didn’t you! 😖🤣

[@centuryrox]

$282 seems like a great price, for a nice room, 2 nights accommodations, 5 meals and transportation to Hokkaido. The room looks cozy, and has everything I would want, specifically a private bathroom and a window. The Royal Suite is much nicer, but that's why it's more expensive. I'd love to visit Japan, if nothing more than to take one of these ferry trips!

[@Homestylesmart]

You know what ? It's been 2 years since I traveled. I am always at my home because of health problem. And your videos always make me happy and I can see new things

[@GerrlichStudios]

Better than ferries departing for the isle of sky

[@cayleenasworldi3647]

OMG I had a really bad day and I am so happy that this just popped up. Your videos always calm me and relax me. They are incredibly cathartic. Thank you so much.

[@celesteredding1550]

😔sorry you had a bad day, I hope your tomorrow will be much better

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

Hope it ends better, or if it’s already bedtime where you are, I hope tomorrow is better for you x don’t let it sap your energy and joy 🌼

[@chickenlady3155]

Hope things get better for you tomorrow.

[@Trebuchet48]

Sorry for your bad day. Mine was dull, but this brightened it up! Frightened tofu!!!

[@denniscostabile4264]

@@Trebuchet48 Even in the U.S. we all have days that suck!

[@rickwagnor4416]

In the winter of 1983 I was a sailor aboard the USS Enterprise when we sailed across the Tsugaru Straits. I was off watch then and went up to look along one of the walkways along the side of the ship. I was there for a long time. Something was very mesmerizing about it. The way the waves randomly crashed into one another and yet there was a certain rhythm to the randomness. The sea felt very electrifying, very alive. I was aboard the Enterprise for four years and did three deployments on that ship, traveling all over the world. During that time I remember only two areas where the seas were so unique. One was north of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean where the sea was as still as glass. And the other area was the Tsugaru Straits. Thank you for showing that. It brought back good memories.

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

That style of couch you had in your cabin is sometimes called a "day bed" in America, and it usually serves a triple purpose. You can use it as a couch, you can use it as a bed for a nap in the mid day, or it can be a guest bed if you have company over.

[@flu77erluv]

The couch material looks like ‘pleather’ (a cheap version of leather). If it is, you can also slide off it or get stuck to it depending on the weather and humidity. 😆😜

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

@@flu77erluv humid and slippery + rough seas = Disneyland in a cabin.

[@flu77erluv]

@@samsanimationcorner3820 Maybe that’ll be Disneyland’s next ride: pleather seat in 100% humidity. 🤔🤣😂😵‍💫

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

@@flu77erluv and somehow, the line will still be 2hrs long.

[@flu77erluv]

@@samsanimationcorner3820 And just when you get to the front of the line, they will close the ride. 😒🤣😆

[@roboftherock]

The departure music is "Sobre las olas (Over the waves)" by the Mexican composer Juventino Rosas. The tune had words added and became "The Loveliest Night of the Year" in the movie "The Great Caruso", later recorded by Mario Lanza. An enterprising travel agent would market this as a 'mini cruise', not just a ferry trip. That couch could have been used as a bed for a pack of kids! I hope you took a pair of gloves with you.

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

It looks like it's a daybed and probably intended to be an extra bed. I wonder what the maximum number of people that room is meant to hold.

[@ivancastillo1449]

I tought the music sounded familiar.

[@flu77erluv]

@Robbie Henry - Wow. Knowing the backstory of Loveliest Night/Sobre las olas is impressive, and to also know how this was marketed in the past. 🤩😀 Do you work in one of those industries? (I don’t mean to be rude or pry and if asking that question is rude or prying, please don’t answer. I completely understand. 😇)

[@roboftherock]

@@flu77erluv Your question is not a rude one. I will be celebrating my 80th birthday in a few days, so when you do the maths, you will realise that this is the music I grew up with. It was our 'pop music'. Then there are the reference books I have which remind me of the small details. In this case I knew the title 'Sobre las olas' but I needed help to remember the composer's name and the film it was reworked for. I hope that answers your question.

[@flu77erluv]

@@roboftherock Wow and yes! Thank you so much and Happy 80th Birthday! 🎉🎈🎁 I am curious: did ‘people’ consider the pop music of your time to be bad or to graphic? During the time of Bach and Beethoven their music was considered ‘racy’ or risqué and was at first shunned by the upper class. Today their music is considered ‘ancient’ and no one would ever call it risqué. I am always curious how history repeats, resolves and moves on. Thank you 🙏 so much for answering my questions and it’s very nice to ‘meet’ you. 😀

[@celesteredding1550]

Looks like soft white light bulbs are used instead of bright white. Couch is that of a "Day bed" in U.S. and can be used as a regular bed too😊. Nice room.

[@jillobbeek110]

Love your dry sense of humour. Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

The restaurant must be mounted on top of the engines for your tofu to be so scared. The ship was nice and though you may not have been very impressed with the suite, it was much better than many hotel rooms that tourists pay a lot more for. And that forward facing window was really good too. Thank you for the video. One day I really must try Japanese food, preferably in a restaurant that's not shaking.

[@gloriawatson]

Quite a 40 hour voyage. Glad your meals were included in the price of your room. All in all, it reminded me of an ocean cruise. Not a lot to do except eat. I remember the green frog under the piano from a previous journey with you . . . I referred to him as Kermit. Wherever you take us on the next adventure, I'm good to go. Take care, be safe.

[@Robfive]

Buffets everywhere fear the might of Solo san with a meal card

[@sheilawilson-qb6ij]

I am so glad that you post this! You help sick people get through the night with joy.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Such a LONG trip on a not-so-wonderful ship. Thanks, STJ, for taking us along. Hope you had packed winter wear. BRRR! 👏👍😍❄⛄

[@TK_Strong]

I really liked this semi suit. The ambiance was lovely. Travel with food included actually seemed reasonable. How were the beds? Were they as comfortable as the Ishikari? Thank you solo San for taking us along. All the best … and happy trails.

[@SoloTravelJapan]

The ones on the Ishikari were better. Thanks!

[@lucamallia7142]

Waiting every video for the "here we go:)"

[@bozoone3781]

With the meals included, the price seems fair. I'm sure there are much faster ways to get where you need to go, but the journey is more enjoyable!🚢

[@daisyswimmer7728]

"TV too small- spent too much on the couch!" You have the best jokes out of all the Japanese Travel channels I'm subscribed to. Very nice couches in the movie theater- I've never seen that before. I love the food tours of your trays, you have such a good appetite!

[@amputeeright]

Happy New Year, Solo-san. I hope 2023 brings you joy, prosperity, and good curry in abundance. Thanks for taking us along once again.

[@mariemorgan7759]

Such a beautiful suite! Love the color combination of the furniture,curtains and bedding. That beautiful, painted Japanese cherry blossoms sink in the bathroom is something I need! Always enjoy your ferry trips!💕😎

[@blankadams3120]

Ooo, the semi-suite! Good for making cookies with! That chair in the room is called a chaise lounge, or a fainting couch, as back in the day of corsets, ladies would frequently be unable to draw in enough breath, and would faint, so they'd be laid out on that couch until they regained consciousness.

[@hashalb2433]

" They spent too much money on the couch " 😂😂 got me

[@CrefloMack]

another great video, editing, and overall vibe. We are all traveling with you solo. Keep up the great work of showing us Japan!

[@7passionstar]

To me the view from your room was the best part of the room. It was lovely! Thank you for another fun trip! 💜

[@jessicaphoenix702]

I absolutely love your videos! Ever since I started watching a few months ago I so desperately want to travel to Japan to experience the buses, ferries, and capsule hotels! These videos calm me and put me at ease! Thank you so much!

[@coloursofjapan]

Please come to Japan! There's so much to discover 🙂

[@timcurry192]

Ah, but that's the problem with being a KZbin celebrity with a quarter of a million subscribers, Solo-san - you have to eat for all of us! Now go back after some more of that Udon, I'm feeling hungry tonight...

[@anthonyclary1198]

What a creepy departure sound!!! And with the weird couch, the wine glasses and the suggestive painting over the bed, I think you might have gotten the honeymoon suite lol!!Great video!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

In 1995 I took the Shinkansen to Northern Honshu, and I went by train under the sea tunnel. I made it to Hakodate, but didn't make it to Sapporo. I would love to go back to Japan and do Hokkaido for a month, and a ferry trip around Okinawa.

[@coloursofjapan]

Wow!

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Very interesting. I feel Kiso is the oldest of the three ships style-wise, and looks nice, despite being a bit more worn compared to the other two. Also, it's adorable how you like saying hi to all the other ships you've travelled on, like old friends.🥰

[@DrZark]

That couch was awesome, I would not mind having one like that in my house.

[@juniperblueness]

I absolutely love your middle of the night walks around the ship... so peaceful.

[@suejmaryoung]

Thanks for sharing the yummy buffets! I love any kind of Japanese food. Feel hungry right now!

[@centuryrox]

I really need to try Japanese cuisine. There's a Japanese restaurant 2 miles from my house which I've yet to try. The food in STJ's videos always look great. The only Japanese food I've tried is seaweed, and I loved it.

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

I love to watch these videos when I have a meal by myself, they keep me company.

[@audeancibure1528]

Thank you for taking us with you. As always this was nice to Travel with you.

[@ryantaylor5614]

Love the video! Always look forward to your videos!

[@raquelmoore2084]

I do like the layout of the Semi-suite. The couch is interesting for the room and it did surprised me. The room looks cozy just like the rest of the rooms you have shown in the past and the food still looks tasty and fantastic. Looking forward to more adventures with you and the introduction of different traveling and food of Japan. Thank you, Solo-san, from all the way from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@helenel4126]

A large sofa, such as you had in your semi-suite, is called a "divan." I think having the toilet and bathtub in their own separate rooms is a good idea for privacy, if there are more than one person in the room. Having a hard mattress is not pleasant. But I still would prefer this semi-suite cabin to a capsule.

[@NoWay23548]

“Frightened tofu”. Haha!

[@lesbw356]

I have been waiting so long for a ferry trip !! Thank you

[@sharonleong7120]

Great video once again. I like it very much too. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@owilliams7768]

Happy New Year!!! I look forward to every video/adventure

[@jacklynpangjl]

I believe the couch is a day bed 😊 i love your videos especially when it's a long trip. Thanks for sharing your experiences ❤

[@cgage_01]

I looked at both videos on your suggestion and i think the other suite is more suitable for travelling in comfort. I liked the layout better, and even though you got a daybed in the deal it was of no practical use to the suite. It would have made room for a better dining table with at least 2 chairs for you to enjoy whomever you were travelling with. It was a useless waste of space. I liked the bathroom layout, similar to the other suite, but for my money i would book the other suite in the future for any trip i might take. Great video for us to enjoy the experience with you - thaniks

[@wallacegrommet9343]

That is a very large ferry compared to any I’ve ever been on!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Happy New Year. The ferry looks subarashi

[@Waywren]

へ～かえるさんお久しぶりです！お元気ですか？It's so good to see you again!

[@USMarshmallow]

I love watching your videos on my lunch breaks at work. They take me back to the country that I miss most. I want to go back to Japan someday. 💕

[@jillprzekwas5004]

Totally awesome you could float in a warm bubble bath while “floating” on the sea!❤️

[@GerrlichStudios]

This is the way of fine travelling in early 21st century. A travelling that reveals the future and reminds us of the past

[@happymv5350]

You rock STJ. I'm still watching..........

[@kathleenevans1201]

What a lovely room!

[@asrirachmawati3276]

The real floating hotel ... Really enjoy the voyage🤗

[@HorrorAddickt]

Really look forward to your vids, thank you 🛳

[@CheshireKhat1]

Heck I fell in love during the check in process. The rest was a dream. Loved also your humorous comments. 🤗 Thanks for this video.

[@avail1.]

really nice suite.....thank you for taking us along🛳🚣‍♂️

[@catherine59226]

Frightened tofu! 😀❤️👍🏻 Here in the United States, a salad is definitely more than one lonely piece of broccoli. 😀

[@theskiesaltiair]

These videos always make my week better! Thank you 😊

[@gabrielleeliseo6062]

I laughed when you said "objects" for the modern art succulent statues. xD

[@kayekaye251]

I love this ship and the design being subdued colors in the cabin. I think it would be nice to take a grandchild to get a "taste" of your culture. With a small land tour also. It would all be new to us as Americans. Dream on Yankee (to myself)!

[@mayhemacres725]

Ah what a nice and relaxing journey! Thank you for sharing your travels with us. After a rough day (or week or month or year), this is so nice to find waiting for me.

[@riaconradt2554]

I really love your funny side comments. It just makes the video more interesting.

[@TehWhiteTiger]

Finally I am up to date! I fell behind I've been bingeing your last few months of content to catch up. I look forward to your next adventure~

[@bowtiejess80]

Thanks for making my Sunday at work better!

[@glennzanotti3346]

The deep fried corn you showed looks like what we call 'corn fritters' in Texas. I make it every summer when the sweet corn is in peak season.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for the relaxing trip, that suite was beautiful.

[@tracycraft2971]

Wow!! This was beautiful!! So comfy!! Feels like home!! I could so live on a ship like this!!

[@vivianmavros2963]

Thank you another very good and funny video 🌻🌻🌻

[@A.Cheevers_Co.]

I always enjoy your videos! It's spooky how we can hear people but never see anyone, like Twilight Zone. :). Safe travel!

[@netrhyda8761]

Very nice video! And ending up in the snow! I had a solemn feeling when you went past Fukushima and into Sendai.....Much respect to you and your beautiful nation!

[@MrDonkeyKIng77]

Greatly enjoyed, another great tour

[@patdirvin9706]

The trip looks like fun. Nice semi suite.

[@coloursofjapan]

Interesting insights - thanks for sharing! Have fun traveling & keep it up! 🙂

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you for posting. Safe travels.

[@arthurd.teerlink]

I liked your video very much. Thank you for your attention to details and the fine humor.

[@aprilrich807]

Thank you for sharing another nice trip!

[@kamli1051]

It's been a long time i watched your videos . It's really awesome and very relaxing. Quality was too good and also sound. I like your funny captions 😂 I'm laughing automatically when i read 😂 Thank you for those ☺️ Keep it up, all the very best ❣️

[@gi169]

Awesome video STJ, thank you very much...

[@joyceryder3630]

liked the scared tofu gave me a real laugh thank you

[@user-tk9ln3cv4h]

this price for a cabin like this ?? it's a gift!!!!! imagine the full luxury suite.... yes

[@roseofsharon11]

I always love your comments; they are dry and very witty, but the “frightened tofu” was the Best…thank you for these wonderful videos…🙏🏻

[@UncrossedZeus]

ooh new video when i come home from work. Great way to unwind.

[@eyeglasslady9266]

This suite was wonderful and reminded me of a stateroom on a cruise ship. I like the sofa and hope to have one in our home someday. Thank you!

[@gus473]

It seems that I liked the semi suite more than you did! And the food looked tasty! Sapporo should be an interesting destination! Thanks for this journey! 😎✌🏼

[@deuspronobis6112]

they spent too much money on the couch :-) good joke!

[@schlumpfineschlumpfi784]

Hi, my friend😉🙋‍♀️. "the couch"... I like it🙈. When I watch your videos, I'll be hungry... 😂. Thx a lot. Greets from Germany. Waiting for your next video 😊🙏

[@ARidenour]

This trip looks like so much fun!

[@Sunitadash11]

Japanese ferry are awesome and this ferry ⛴️ one step beyond ...like a luxurious hotel.. thanks for sharing this beautiful video with us.. Arigato gozaimasu 🙏🙂

[@Upsettroll]

I really enjoy this video ❤️ thank you so much 😘

[@enjoypladecorrals]

Great cruise, if you bring someone the sofa is your favorite place to cuddle!

[@elcubanito2442]

I loved this video. Sapporo is on my bucket list. I want to spend 3 months there in Winter and see all that awesome snow.

[@michelleboyes1873]

Very nice needs a balcony tho looks like a great time thanks for sharing 👍

[@gclsarnia]

That was a nice trip. I'd take this trip and suite if I got the opportunity. Thanks for sharing!

[@jennifermucsin2547]

Itsumo Gambatte neh....💪 Keep up the good work ...👍

[@stanlawrence2845]

U had me in tears again with laughter. I’d be lost traveling on or in anything with to much class!

[@kingdoc718]

My friend you convinced me to try to make Japanese curry for the first time. I got S&B curry online and made it according to a video I saw online, and it was sooooo good! You have made another curry freak!

[@Trek001]

I hope you included Large Rice chan with the curry

[@kingdoc718]

@@Trek001 is there any other way? lol

[@lb42]

Haven't been on YT for some time,but I'm back 🤗 Always enjoying your videos ☺️🙂👍💯 Hope you have great 2023 💪🎆 Wishing you all the best in the future ❤️

[@janiceszewczyk7849]

thanks for the great trip,

[@pastelgamercorn9260]

Thank you for another excellent video!

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

That theatre was quite spectacular, I'd love to sit in there with a cheese platter and something sparkling to drink and watch a movie, thankyou Solo-san 🤘🤩🤘 ☆ 🦘🇦🇺🦘

[@Adam47150]

Woohoo! Pocari Sweat for the win! Great choice of drink!