Taking myself on a date in Ikebukuro, Tokyo | Japan Vlog

Coffee in the park, the aquarium, the observatory...it's like a date!
Ikebukuro is not as famous as Shibuya etc, but it is one of my favorite areas in Tokyo. Some of you may know Ikebukuro from "Ikebukuro West Gate Park," the legendary popular Japanese TV drama.
This was actually taken last year (I think it was September or October), I thought I lost most of the data, but I happened to find it on my HDD the other day : )
The songs
1. Pink Flower by Phury
2. Patterns by Michael Drake
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[@sorekaratravel4533]

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[@jenjen9313]

🤭❣️This video is what I needed today Ryo san. Thank you. Summer-y feels!

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thanks Jen Jen!

[@roz5917]

like your videos. they are great.

[@roz5917]

what's the meaning of sorekara?

[@Mioscape]

@@roz5917 "Then"

[@notoscam8406]

I don't know but I can relate to your lifestyle. I'm single, I enjoy being alone. I don't have to pretend and be exciting all the time. Everything is by choice. If you attract other people in your life just the way you are. That's better than forcing something to happen. Single life doesn't have to be miserable. BTW I'm 31 years old.

[@finajustmessingaroundhere4042]

basically you taking us all on a date with you :D thats so peaceful, the sunshine during the day and the sunset scenery is so lovely & breathtaking. its a pleasant date, i tell you

[@treblan1]

I'm single by choice and by chance and I like the vibe of your content like a company. Its good thing to share some of your daily life virtually. Living alone be like😅😅

[@ekaprasetio9564]

I always love the idea of taking myself to a date. Feels so right.

[@NG-fl8ke]

wait, that doesn't mean real dating? I don't good at English, what 'Taking myself on a date' actually means? Sorry TT

[@ekaprasetio9564]

@@NG-fl8ke it's kind of giving ourselves value by having fun with ourselves doing things that we can really enjoy.

[@NG-fl8ke]

@@ekaprasetio9564 Thank a lot T^T!

[@johnallenfelix9992]

This hits me with so much nostalgia. I remember getting lost in Ikebukuro trying to find Sunshine City. Wish I could go back soon. I really miss my solo adventures in Tokyo.

[@vigneshk6775]

The most cost-effective date ever, without all the drama, pressure and zero chances of being stood up... ;-) Cheers, mate!

[@AnaCeciFrutos]

I would live in that bookstore with those cats as company. That would be bliss.

[@steffi4866]

Same here

[@weil46]

it's the best peaceful place you can be is in the bookstore with all these books.

[@dekiwangmo2868]

Count me in! 😃

[@intellectualspeaker3127]

Japanese Tourism Office should sponsor him. He’s showing off Japan in such grace. Landscapes, different Villages, City-Life… Japan is so much more then Capsule Hotels and Tokyo

[@artmowenca230]

I’ve yet to visit Japan, but I’ve always been drawn to its energy as if it’s calling out to me.

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Do it. U won't regret it.

[@mala6238]

Me too.

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come to Nagoya. plz

[@222MovieMan]

is it easy to travel to japan when you donät know the language? Many places in europe you can go to if you know english but Japan?

[@ardybondoc9581]

That was a pleasant date with yourself 😌✨

[@elyondrist7271]

You are such an interesting soul. Its an honor to be able to get to know you a little through your videos

[@elokosmos2113]

I'm not the type of person who takes the time to comment but... I want to thank you for this video of quality 🙏 I followed you because I love your vibe and the content you're posting is very relaxing. You are not like others channels and it's that I like it ❤️🥺

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thank you😊

[@user-jd7od1vh8g]

You should know that I love every sunday morning because of your video😳💕 Have a nice day!! 6:31 📸🥰

[@sorekaratravel4533]

I still remember when you were the only one in the comment sections! Have a good day!

[@user-jd7od1vh8g]

@@sorekaratravel4533 覚えていてくれてありがとうございます。これからも応援します🍀

[@kakigohri]

また素敵なチャンネルに出逢ってしまった…♡ 日本の風景を撮ったチャンネルが、たくさんの海外の方に愛されていることがとても嬉しいです。

[@james7149]

Your love of reading reflects in the way you create these vlogs, how you spiritually perceive the world and its nature around you, all with the selection of exceptional music. You have great wisdom for a man of your age. Reading is enlightening and feeds the soul, thank you for these experiences ☺️

[@kpop8082]

This kind of date is a must for every single person out there!

[@thaovan2973]

I suddenly came across your video one day, and it is naturally attractive to me. When I was in Japan, I also spent my weekend wandering around my favorite spots in Fukuoka city alone like this. Love this vibe so much because it shows something nostalgic but familiar.

[@hazelmontuya4384]

I enjoyed my date with you too Ryo thru this video 😉✌😊😁 so excited to see another upload just after a week... 😍😍😍 thank you Ryo.😊

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thank you!

[@TheChowder190]

*reads* “this entire building from the first basement to the 9th floor is a bookstore” Me: yup, another very valid reason to move to Tokyo

[@eurekagigi4757]

I started overthinking at the beginning of the day...then I found your video, its very therapeutic. I think I should date myself oftenly too.

[@muntongleong1755]

Glad that you found this video. I feel that I have also taken myself on a date in Ikebukuro! Thanks!

[@molesko9987]

Spectacular.... greetings from Mexico. A week ago I found your channel and I already saw all the videos. Your channel is addictive. It's like when you find a series on Netflix and you can't stop watching it.

[@storiedworlds6261]

I used to live in Kita-Ikebukuro, so I recognize a lot of the places you go here: Junkudo, that cat park, etc. Thanks for bringing back some memories of a few years ago.

[@osakuramochi]

When you said "I'm happy reading is my hobby" I really felt that. Sometimes people will question why do you spend so much time, effort, and money on buying books. I have learned so much about life, other lives, parallel worlds, fantastical settings, round characters, incredible journeys, and so much more. Reading gives you a new outlook on life, a new perspective, and a major appreciation for everything happening in your daily life. I, at least, also love that reading is my hobby :) Thank you for another great and calming video! I'm finally also watching the newest ones coming up hehe :)

[@BobbyBlackhearts666]

Before falling asleep seeing your day filled me with peace, I feel relaxed and calm. It is important to love and treat ourselves well. Thank you for sharing, I'd love to visit the bookstore and the aquarium in the future.

[@jimmyadams2179]

Thank you for the videos. I discovered your channel a couple of days ago. They are very relaxing and peaceful. Love the music. The videos of you in your apartment preparing a meal reminded me I need to take better care of myself.

[@giselmelgar9287]

What a wonderful aquarium. The jellyfish scene was my favorite ❤️ (and cats)

[@junogeronimo9422]

"And this is the moment I feel happy that reading is my hobby." I feel ya, bruh. Haha! These small things, really, just sometimes hit you smack in the face with self realizations. What a chill, relaxing content you have here. I am a new subbie. 👍

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That Pho looks delicious! 🍜 I'm so glad you have a new video. 😊 More and more people are becoming confident to go out now, that's really wonderful to see. ♥️

[@skyjordanindustries804]

I love the chill vibe… makes me miss Japan even more. Hoping to visit again soon.

[@Setthesunshine]

Junkudo.... I bet that's one of the must-go places next time I go to Japan! Thank you for the video, Ryo san. Very refreshing. I am in the middle of an intense lockdown due to Covid but your video lightens up everything

[@Rupsri1994]

Its 7.45am Sunday here nd watched your vlog first after opening my eyes and made my weekend morning so refreshing...

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Bookstores are the best thing ever created together with various books 😍💕💕😍😘🤗

[@user-pz6en8cn5m]

뭐지...?? 나 왜 이 영상 끝까지 보고 있는거지?? 주인장과 함께 데이트 한 느낌.. 뭔가.. 자꾸 이끌리는 느낌~😍

[@fentanylgod]

I like your vlogs Stranger. Thanks for your Companion.

[@caratomada]

As an introvert myself, this video brought me so much comfort :) yet another great video, Ryo-san!

[@gettinbattered]

I wish I lived this kind of life more often when I was single

[@e.z91]

I was an exchange student in Japan when I was 10 years old, Ive been in Love with Japan and their culture ever since. Made friends and had a crazy cool teacher named Mariko Sensei. Sadly I lost contact with her after a while. Thanks for giving me the chance to re-live my life in Japan again, Even if its just through a screen. I like to imagine, It would have been awesome if we were friends there. Much love and thank you ~

[@TheMissingLink1]

I absolutely love the color grading you have done on this video. It has a nice warm and inviting look to it. Very well done and extremely professional!

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thank you!

[@johndematis8331]

The view from the observatory is magnificent. Makes you feel really small compared to the vast Tokyo area. As much as I love your videos of nature and more solitary locations, it's a welcome change of pace to see the bustling Ikebukuro district. I really enjoy the variety and quality of your content.

[@jean1858]

Watching your video always be my relaxing and healing time. Thanks for the good vibes you always give in every video

[@khadidjaghouraf7008]

So happy to see a notification for your new vlog this morning :) It gives good vibes 🌻

[@michaelaviloria8299]

Ive had those moments too, where i would go to a place by myself,,, good to have those healing moments

[@shuendesu]

日本の方なのに韓国語も英語の字幕もつけられてすごいですね！😳 編集の神と呼ばせてください

[@Simplyluvly]

I'm glad found your channel. I love IWGP dorama and suddenly wanna rewatch it. Thank you for taking us on a date on this Sunday morning here.

[@h.sch.5717]

I also love books and coffee and parks! And I love Tôkyô 東京 so much. I was there in autumn of 2017, but i missed to see Ikebukuro 池袋 unfortunately. I will visit it next time - my plan is to go in autumn 2022, if Corona is under control. I love reading Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, Ryu Murakami and mangas! My favorite book of a Japanese author is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami! Tokyo seems to be a fantastic universe in this novel! I also want to visit Jiyûgaoka 自由が丘, Meguro-ku 目黒区 and Setagaya-ku 世田谷区 due to this novel. Ah, and I would also like to visit Shimokitazawa 下北沢 due to the novel Moshi Moshi Shimokitazawa by Banana Yoshimoto. I really like your videos, どうもありがとうね :) Best wishes from a German boy living in Berlin :) ベルリンからお早う！！:)

[@cpeol71p44]

Exactly I enjoy my single life i travel alone my last trip was a nightmare because I decided to invite a company into my space.

[@aldebaran5794]

oh, I see, a fellow german :)

[@Eurocoo]

This is an amazing vlog! And your editing skills are great 👍

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I'm so happy you did it 100k😄😊😊😀 you are a STAR.

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I like watching videos like this. They soothe my soul. I’m glad I found your channel ❤️ I wanted to find someone who lives in Japan . Now I can watch not only Korean vlogs🤗

[@luismyWH]

Loving your videos! Beautiful camera work as well. I appreciate the good quality and the effort you put into this :) Since there's a pandemic I can't visit Japan as I've been wishing to do so for many years, but your videos help me disconnect from real life and transport myself there for a few minutes at a time.

[@AntimodernMindset]

I must thank you mate with all my heart. Through your videos I can see (and feel) the Japan that I have loved for years in the books, in the movies, in the sport (I'm a former kendoka). I don't know if I will ever be able to see Japan in person, in the meantime I can daydream about it on your channel. A bro-fist from Italy.

[@elizacrawford6686]

Beautiful video 💚 looks like you had a wonderful time. I loved the aquarium especially. I have been wanting to take myself on dates lately too! Thank you for the inspiration !

[@ellinereginacruz1252]

I miss going out a date with myself :( Kinda still scared to go out. Take care there in Tokyo! :D Loved the video! ^.^

[@simply_maple]

Fellow Pinoy spotted!

[@itsmesuperific]

Your videos make me want to visit Japan even more! Thanks for putting this channel up and keep producing vids. The quality of your content is awesome. And the they are relaxing and comforting. :)

[@Beaut_Beau]

This was wonderful dude, looked like an awesome day out, i love cruisin' on my own too, it's a different experience you just can't really have when you are out with other people.

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Your vlogs give me life. Please don’t stop 🥲

[@cherryjx1076]

just discovered your channel today. Thank you for the great content. 😊

[@vladinstein]

love your trippy melancholic videos!

[@frankivanllanto3975]

What a beautiful day indeed! 😌

[@imcherry.0901]

Wow 🤩. Thanks for sharing. I miss Japan. Hopefully I can visit it again soon and hoping this pandemic will come to an end. The Sunshine Aquarium and the Sunshine 60 Observatory is my favorite part in this vlog, so pretty 🥰

[@sjc1169]

Greetings from Canada, I love being immersed in the streets of Tokyo. I know it's a very difficult time with rising cases but I hope the world gets to see the best of your city and country during the Olympics. It's a chance to showcase the human spirit and perseverance of the athletes and Japan itself.

[@fernandosamachado]

Where I live, there are no skyscrapers. One day I wish to go to Tokyo to see the reflection of the blue sky on the glass surface of those beautiful buildings

[@user-sz3uy2yb4z]

I'm really into your vlog's vibe. Thank you for making my day :)

[@xfloodcasual8124]

I loved watching Ryu Murikami in the documentary Tokyo Noise

[@d-MaxMu-XTypeB]

Getting all those beautiful moments are so much work. This is working video. Very lonesome and neat. Like your style

[@hikari_sato_]

That bookstore literally sounds like heaven on earth to me 😂❤.

[@ryanthong2146]

What the lovely healing day off lifestyle 😌

[@teemh5391]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful view from Japan.. 🇯🇵😀

[@mala6238]

Awesome as always. I love cats.

[@jun_suzuki42]

I love Ikebukuro. It is not as busy as Shibuya or Shinjuku. And the animate in Ikebukuro has a lot of Otome stuffs, perfect. And the park is so peaceful despite in Tokyo. Thank you for taking us all on a date together, I really felt good walking with you even though we are distanced away.

[@madalinapopescu5487]

Your vlogs are always so calming. I love the pace at which you are keeping the videos. 😊

[@restusn7841]

I have once got lost inside ikebukuro station, also left my summer hat in the restroom. However, those are things that made my visit so memorable in ikebukuro !

[@olgavasilets3058]

I wonder if those are stray cats or they are just on a walk… btw, I got some inspiration to take myself on a date, it looks like a refreshing experience :)

[@highdopamine29]

youre the boyfriend ill never meet but keeps me happy.. u can also put ads in ur vids..✌

[@drusilladana4184]

Thanks!

[@sorekaratravel4533]

😳😳🙏🙏

[@drusilladana4184]

@@sorekaratravel4533 Yeah...I love surprises!! I'm definitely having fun. 😊 I can't wait to see how you surprise us with your "Sorekara Travel" channel. I hope you & your family are well & happy, dear Ryo...sending all good to you. Thank you!! ❤️ ❤️🧡

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thank you for your understanding!!🙏

[@NoshMcWindy]

Thank you for this peaceful video ! Ikebukuro is such a great place to chill. I also like Takadanobaba area ! We also have a Junkudo store here in Paris but it is a lot smaller. I love to go there and buy japanese workbooks and novels. Once again, thank you 😀 Cheers from France

[@dustinerenebernasor4059]

Watching your videos is making me miss Japan. 懐かしいな〜。

[@ardeshirpashmi]

I loved the video. You are a great film maker. Please do more videos more often. I especially liked your travels. 👍

[@kimsonmagat7620]

I missed this kind of video of yours. whenever im craving for peace, i always visit your channel

[@fmmm883]

Thank you for the new upload and for taking us in a date Ryou 兄貴 aniki! Take care of yourself and don't feel lonely alright bro? Godspeed!

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I really love your Channel. Great work!

[@JojoLim]

Love Sunshine Aquarium. Very relaxing place.

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I love your videos I feel kinda like calmed down when I watch them Thank you ありがとう

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You are living like a Murakami protagonist not gonna lie. The beauty mundanity in Japan is so calming. 😁

[@mikeengy7394]

The last part is Dream like. Can't wait to visit

[@shamibudu]

i just discovered your channel. your videos are so relaxing and artistically shot. as an introvert myself I can very much relate to the moods you create in your videos.

[@geojemom8080]

언제나 영상 잘 보고 있습니다!

[@laziestoldman]

6:03 the size is just staggering. And yet it all functions so well 😌

[@margaretjimenez1567]

Every scene I can relate. It's my favorite places to be alone too. Each is a sacred place so being alone makes you more one with the place.

[@sheilahc3209]

I created a playlist of your songs on Spotify and played the songs over and over and over again. ❤️

[@EnzoGorlomi]

이케부쿠로는 한 번도 못가봤는데 하라주쿠나 신주쿠처럼 너무 복잡하지 않아서 혼자 여행하기 좋은 곳 같네요. 좋은 영상 감사합니다! 코로나가 끝나면 꼭 가보겠습니다. 🙏

[@anthonykornhuerelbraonclan8041]

So relaxing videos, is this all i need

[@wanaaaaaaaaable]

Beautiful. Tokyo is so dear to me. Thanks for the video

[@htn1142]

wonderful impressions thank you for this nice date! I'm really so happy to have discovered this channel recently. After a short time already one of my favorites, thank you and see you next time!

[@kanojoph]

Indeed peaceful vlog

[@junc2191]

So happy that you are able to enjoy your time alone. Marriage is not for everyone. Time to think and enjoy the quiet , quaint , slow paced life

[@nabishie]

So many things to do just in one district! thanks for the video!

[@aodaa_]

OMG the bookstore and the aquarium tho! 🥺🤍

[@Rose-tr6vd]

شني هذا جمال الطبيعة تخبل🌹 واحنه بالعراق مسموطين من الحر😂