Taking Myself on a Solo Trip to Tokyo, Japan VLOG

[@caricakes]

Thank you guys so so much for your patience, I am BACK!!! Also srry for the bit of weird audio synching in some bits, I had to edit this in chunks cause my old laptop wasnt handling all the footage at once and it decided it didnt want the words to match my lips lol Hope you still enjoyed!!

[@devincristopher3]

You are so fabulous!! Love your videos!!🔥🎀🔥

[@karenjeansantos]

Always always fond of your videos!!! Influencing my friends to watch you haha perfect way to destress. You are just a natural story teller, with just the most creative way to express your thoughts! Love love love! I dont watch any vlogs but yours hahahahaha

[@suburbanflower]

this was so warm i wish it was longer aaaa

[@annemichelle6842]

So, basically we were both solo touring Japan at the same time x I love the synchronisity of strangers lives matching, yet still being ultimately unique x

[@JP-zk3yo]

You're so sweet!

[@heroeschix007]

The editing in this video is truly *chef’s kiss*

[@caricakes]

😭 thank you!

[@zairamelgarejo4302]

heroeschix007 I totally agree♥️

[@getjcn]

Totally agree with this! The music choices were SOOOO good! Tha k you for listing a few of the songs.... There were some others that weren't listed... Would you possibly be able to share the Japanese songs? Shazam couldn't pick them all up. So happy the Submariners are on Spotify!!! :) Thanks again!

[@GabrielDimude]

Exciting to watch your videos. When is the best time to transfer to Japan and how's the situation now?

[@alphadong7069]

watching these honestly make me feel so calm

[@caricakes]

💕💕💕

[@sonjawick_]

omg me too

[@noahkurstein8764]

idk why but i feel like tokyo is one of those few cities you’d be totally fine exploring alone

[@HikariMiwa]

It is ^_^you should go there

[@deed6141]

@Kay Flip that’s not true lol

[@deed6141]

@Kay Flip i’m not familiar with the entire continent but North Korea isn’t safe at all & a lot of countries in the middle east are still at war so

[@deed6141]

@Kay Flip i mean south asia is a part of asia and as for North Korea do some research

[@deed6141]

@@Cookinmamas some person was saying all the continent of Asia is normally safe to visit but they deleted their comment now. My replies are directed to an @ that doesn’t appear, as you should see.

[@flower23]

I havent even started watching but that train brings all the sound of spring, anime ost, relax baseball ground to me. i want to cry!!!

[@caricakes]

Love japanese trains so much 😭🙏

[@sonjawick_]

me too i always feel emotional watching videos about japan

[@flower23]

@@sonjawick_ I know right. Secretly planning a trip.

[@BoStark]

There's something special about walking around in Tokyo neighborhoods.

[@lipglass]

i’m living vicariously through your amazing travel adventures while finishing uni.. thanks for all the inspiration!

[@caricakes]

wahhhh cant wait for you to get out there and adventure again!!

[@juic3anyone]

Cari! Don't feel like you have to apologise for being touristy!!! You do what you wanna do on your trips and honestly it's nice seeing things from your perspective no matter what it is! Also Im sorry but I totally skipped the gotokuji section 🙈 cause I'm visiting Tokyo in two weeks and that temple has been on my list forever!

[@caricakes]

Hehhe thank you!! Hope you have an amazing trip 😍

[@Kwijiboi]

How was your trip christmascake?

[@kaylarssage]

If I ever saw that overview of Tokyo in person I'd just cry the whole time

[@caricakes]

Pretty much 🤧

[@sonjawick_]

haha same

[@waterwitch8902]

I know when we travel we have to be aware that we are in someone else's country and we need to stay cool, but those girls were just plain rude. Lol my daughter wants to go to Japan, I'm going to have to make sure she understands to keep her thoughts to herself and stay cool. Enjoyed this video. Stay happy, healthy, and safe. Blessed be

[@caricakes]

Hahaha they asked politely it was just really funny. The other people in the cafe were like 🤔 when it was happening but at least they have a good pic/memory now 😂😂😂

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

I love how you catch little details here and there that really make the vlog unique and calming. The crescent moon hours before sunset, the clothes drying in the wind on someone's balcony, Mt Fuji in the background of Tokyo's skyscrapers, the little green bird on a branch outside of the cafe...

[@Fuu_Sho]

Finally a japan vlog in my recommendations, where you do not see 95% of the video the face of the vlogger but actual footage of the country, thank you.

[@nembutsu1045]

the footage and the music fit so well, you're just doing what you like and you're meeting people, idk your videos show the beauty in the little things and the music enhances all of that, when watching I feel happy and blessed to exist on this planet and it's not all just bad all the time THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS CARI

[@caricakes]

😭😭😭 thank you so much!

[@makeitproudly4248]

I don't no why but your vlog makes me feel so emotional... the way you film is very beautiful and thank you for being so kind and sweet !!! I love your channel

[@mmagpiez]

I love how you take little happy things in your day, and just talk about them. It’s like these tiny little occurrences that just make you happy, and then you just mention them, and it just makes me smile! So thank you! Also the plum blossoms are so beautiful! 🤩💗

[@caricakes]

Wahhh thank you!! 🤧🙏

[@alc9224]

Cari: apologies because she missed two uploads because she was sick and busy :( Also Cari: prepares a 30 min video that almost burn out her laptop... She loves us too much! Thanks Cari!

[@caricakes]

😂😂😂 thank you!

[@thewimbbleowl]

no one: Cari: I'm just gonna go say hi to the trees (✿◕‿◕)

[@caricakes]

🌳👩‍🦰

[@juula9469]

Thats a thing I need to start doing, tbh

[@emmalily05]

As amazing as all the places are that you showed us in this video, seeing how you glowed with happiness after the meetup kinda brought tears to my eyes because that’s such a wonderful thing. Also, similarly, the human interaction of simply offering to take a photo for someone. Moments of unexpected kindness are just so lovely. ^^

[@caricakes]

🤧🤧🤧

[@June-nf6nc]

Solo travelling is so empowering! Currently studying in Tokyo, and planning to take my time discovering the city's nook's and crannies.

[@TTTanya]

this made me miss Japan and I've never even been there, it was so sweet and nostalgic I'm gonna cry

[@youandwhatarmy635]

Ohhh that hair tie thing warms my heart 🥺 Humans are kind 💕

[@caricakes]

right?!🥺🥺🥺

[@danilmariya]

my dream is to go visit japan one day and i feel so grateful for the opportunity to experience the beauty and wonders from such a far distance! thank you so much ❤️

[@caricakes]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@gindokki]

Welcome back Cari!!! I hope you're 100% free of the cold now, and hopefully Seoul is warming up a little. It's so wonderful to see you enjoy your trip as much as you did, and dang this video seriously put such a huge smile on my face. Tokyo is my favourite city ever; I miss it so much but seeing it in the quintessential Cari style is truly so special and makes me wanna go back ASAP. I haven't been to a lot of these places (yet!) and it's a dream of mine to see Nakameguro in sakura season too. This vlog was seriously everything, thank you for documenting it all

[@caricakes]

I am cured!!! And ahhh i would LOVE to see it in sakura season too, i cant even imagine!!! Hope we see it one day!!

[@dw6712]

Only after 5 seconds I knew this video will be another bomb and it is also 30min long! Cari is blessing us a lot haha thank you for taking us with you again!

[@caricakes]

thank you for coming along on the journey 🥺

[@genevalauro8355]

During this time where I've been stuck at home, I've been missing Tokyo so much. It is my favorite place in the whole world and I cannot wait until I am able to go back. Thank you so much for this video. It truly made me happy. Like I was right there with you, experiencing my favorite city all over again. I can't even begin to describe how needed this was. Thank you.

[@valm3177]

this vlog was hands down the best i’ve ever seen. makes me wanna book a plane ticket to tokyo right now!

[@Mariah-ddalgi]

the first clip is straight up amazing anime style scene

[@wabigwani7632]

Leaving tokyo was probably the saddest thing I've ever done. Tokyo was just my vide. I loved the endless exploring. I loved the big crowds. I loved meeting new people. Ahhhh

[@kireidoll]

The endless exploring.. even as I grew tired of the extreme business of Tokyo life, I never grew tired of the endless tiny hidden areas that sometimes didn't have any major sights but are oh so charming. And meeting and chatting with strangers is so easy in Japan, due to their curiosity. Tokyo is still one of my favourite cities to get lost in. What drove me away was the superficiality of those interpersonal bonds, and people never having time for one another.. that and visa problems lol What drove you away?

[@riyahime]

oh my god, i was literally waiting for another japan vlog of yours since they’re my favourite and i actually screamed seeing the notification😭 i’ll enjoy watching this now❤️

[@caricakes]

heheh i have arrived!

[@najyaindra2292]

it's been almost 5 years since I went to Tokyo and I never stopped thinking about it :') I usually hold back from watching Tokyo vlogs since it only makes me miss it even more but it's yours so I have to watch it 🖤 (p.s. had a couple train rides yesterday and your spotify playlist kept me company, thank you!!!! "for staring out windows" is lit)

[@caricakes]

Wahh im so happy heheh and hope you can come visit again soon!!

[@madsfinch5938]

I feel so spoiled by the length of this video ❤️ A perfect background for an afternoon of sketching!

[@caricakes]

Hehehe glad you appreciate a long vlog!!! Thank you!

[@blacksheep806]

What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for letting us join this 30min adventure! The editing and music choices were great! I really love the january-february time in tokyo, it is always so sunny :) This video made me really excited for my solo trip to japan that is coming in one month :)!

[@caricakes]

Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful time!

[@blacksheep806]

@@caricakes Thank you! ^_^

[@christina3351]

Your vlogs are always my favorite, I look forward to them. I love the way that you film, and you have a soothing voice and great aesthetic.

[@caricakes]

Thank you 😭🙏

[@JinKim1]

I really appreciate that you linked all the places you visited! Definitely coming back to this as a reference for when I plan out my trip in the future :)

[@JapanZeit]

Thank you so much for including all the places you went to! This motivated me so much to visit Tokyo on my own. I have been to some European cities on my own a couple of times, but never dared to do such a big trip on my own.

[@aida8063]

i just decided not to quit my japanese studies at uni and after making this decision, i watched this vlog and it reminded me how much i love japanese and japan and what a good decision i made. thank you always cari, love you!

[@caricakes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@hannahstreet5542]

oh my god, this is one of the most enjoyable tokyo/japan travel vlogs I've ever seen. Thank u for helping me plan my trip/give me something to look forward to after this pandemic!

[@alyssarogers9325]

Cari, you really don't know how cool YOU are!! You're living my dream life. The one time I was in Tokyo, our AirBnB was just around the corner from Meiji Shrine. I spent almost every morning there. 😭 Thank you for such a perfect vlog - I am inspired!!

[@caricakes]

😭😭 thank you!!!!

[@rhapsodyandtea5249]

What a wonderful video with so many places that I wish to visit one day! The imagery is so beautiful and the songs you put to it fitted so well in my opinion! I'll keep watching videos like yours and dreaming until I can see the places myself! 😊✨

[@quynhquynh61]

Watching this vid makes me want to go to Japan immediately. It is a truly a feel-good poetic vid. I can tell that she's kind and such a sweetheart. All the scenery and the music blend together so well. I also wrote down all the places she visited. Love it ❤❤❤ I definitely watch it again.

[@stuffykong]

I went on a solo trip to Japan in 2019 and it so wonderful! I miss it and can't wait to go back

[@jerace36]

What a bliss to watch this! Makes me want to visit Japan, especially the places you went to! The cream puff!!! ❤️

[@caricakes]

The cream puff was really the highlight 😭🙏

[@rosel2366]

Living vicariously through your vlogs. The editing to this is amazing! Thank you always for sharing Cari💜💜💜

[@caricakes]

Thank you for coming along 🙏

[@danielatoma3016]

You've just saved my weekend, I can't wait to watch this!!

[@caricakes]

omg im glad i could help hahaha its a long one!

[@toosigoosi]

OH THIS IS PERFECT TIMING, I’ve been pretty stressed and wanting a nice vlog to relax with. Plus, I’ve been missing Japan so much since I went last March 😭💕💕

[@caricakes]

hope i could help!!! and that your stress is short lived!!

[@youandwhatarmy635]

I’m sorry little cream puff 🙏😭 You were valued

[@caricakes]

truly loved and appreciated🙏😭

[@kaaarunya_]

❤️❤️

[@cultivatepod]

This definitely helped satiate the Japan-themed kick I’ve been on lately! Everything looked so 🤩🤩🤩

[@caricakes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@BobaT__]

I love the vibe of this video and the music was great! Thank you for taking us through Japan with you!

[@irenesullano0508]

I love how calming your solo travels are... i soooooo love your channel! Also, the background music you usually use is soooooo good! Hope I could get that playlist! The editing/ video filters are soooo ♥️♥️♥️ too! Keep it up! God bless and more power to your travels! I’ve been meaning to do solo travels too but I still don’t have that courage. Thank you that with your channel I kinda get more encouraged each day. 화이팅!!! ♥️🌸🍃

[@caricakes]

thank you so much! the music is always linked in my description box - enjoy!! hope you get out there and travel solo sometime soon :)

[@irenesullano0508]

Omgeee cari! Thanks for noticing me!! Wahhhhh ♥️♥️♥️ hope I’ll get to see you in Seoul when I go there this May! Thanks again! And God bless! 😘

[@FannyGodMother]

So glad I found this! i just booked my first solo trip to Japan for two weeks in November. This gives me confidence I can go on my own and find so many fun things to do!!! Great video :)

[@giselleaacop]

Love Japan too and happy to see you enjoy the same things I do: ice cream, ramen, sushi, Ghibli, takoyaki, more ice cream, & coffee!!! New viewer here, love your choice of music! ❤️

[@IbikeCopenhagen]

You have great music. It makes a world of difference. Thank you!

[@ExpatNatt]

Seeing Tokyo in your vlog gives me so much artistic inspiration. I love to paint Japanese storefronts and architecture and sell prints though Etsy and Instagram. I’m excited for COVID to be over so that I can head out to Tokyo to load on up on inspo! Hope you’re doing well 💗

[@annawilhelm9697]

Ah, what a wonderful vlog. 😊 As always, I love your ability to find hidden treasures like these wonderful small streets with small shops and these beautiful decorations, that look like they would be located in a small town or village instead of a mega city like Tokyo. I really appreciate this warm touch you can give your vlogs, which makes a noticeable difference to other ones.

[@black_saturn]

So glad to have you back 🥰 The timing of this vlog was perfect since I’m currently sort of bedridden from a surgery, this vlog made me feel so much better!

[@caricakes]

Hope you make a speedy recovery!! But until then im happy to help hehe

[@black_saturn]

cari cakes Thank you!

[@GhostOfNate]

THIS WAS SO GOOD! GOD i love the pacing and vibe of your videos. Thanks for the update sweetheart!

[@cpalice481]

30 whole minutes of Cari content?! Sign me up

[@caricakes]

Omg jealous ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@IchigoNoShoujo]

awesome!! Have fun! :D

[@Dazzlingpansy]

You have your very own way for exploring places and capturing them with your vlogs, it always amazes me! This video reminds me so much of the time I visited Tokyo, its beautiful! :)

[@pearlaton]

I loooove Tokyo! Well, Japan in general haha. I went on a solo trip to Tokyo last September for the first time and loved my experience. Onibus Coffee is one of my favorite cafes! I actually got lost going there but locals were very kind to help me out. I love your videos, Cari! Can't wait for the next ones.

[@caricakes]

Omg its so hidden hahha there was a tiny sign that caught my eye and luckily I found it but it was almost a very sad morning hahahha

[@igornagase7355]

One of the best vlogs I've seen, beautiful places. Lots of beautiful unpopular places. Thanks.

[@dusxxiii9629]

while watching the whole video, it seems like an anine. The editing is so amazing

[@dirtydiana49111]

This was such a nice video to watch with great shots and good music. Also really informative and OMG you are so kind for including the google maps for all the places!

[@niwaleaf]

I just saw the part where you said you can’t believe cool people watch you. I found your channel recently and I found myself binge watching your content. There’s just something really welcoming and calm about you. You seem to know who you are and own it and that’s what kept me watching. ❤️❤️❤️ Also, where do you get all this great music! 😍

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🤧🙏

[@drummerstarboy]

Hey Cari, I stumbled across your channel because of your MCR reunion vlog, and I'm so glad I did! Your content is so wonderful, you have such a charismatic presence, and your vlogs are so enriching. Thank you!

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🤧🙏

[@cyriljamest.bualm.d.8867]

I was in Tokyo when you were there. Gah! Now, my Mom and I are in Daegu. Scouring your channel for Daegu-related travel stuff. So nice to have you back!

[@caricakes]

Omg enjoy!!!!!

[@jannahparadise]

I love watching your videos on Sunday mornings! So therapeutic! Keep doing what you do, love it! 🌸

[@caricakes]

Thank you🥰🥰🥰

[@mayeju]

i freakin love this vlog!! i've gone to tokyo multiple times but i've never had the chance to vlog, and this video (or masterpiece) just gave me whiplash! it's so good and warm and calming! your choice of music too! aaaaAaAA i just love this. thank you for taking time on your travel to make something as beautiful as this. i actually watched this sometime after breakfast and it was perfect. after, i listened to all the songs you used in this video while drinking warm green tea. (also can i just say that you have the cutest laugh???)

[@caricakes]

Wahhhh glad i could bring you back 😂 and thank you!!!

[@lolac8150]

Just discovered your chanel, omg the editing, the quality of the images, everything !! Thank you for making me travel with you !!

[@npc_erin2001]

awww yea! there’s a storm over here in the UK and this is exactly what i need to relax!

[@caricakes]

yikes!! stay safe!!!

[@samriddhishakya7679]

My favorite vlog of all time!!

[@SirBastflow]

This video popped up on my feed out of nowhere, decided to watch it and I really liked it! You have a great visual eye and overall the vlog was relaxing and super pleasant to watch. Thank you! Definitely subscribing for more :) I'm going to Japan for the 5th time this fall and this video just made me want to leave already 😄 Also, huge respect for respecting Japanese culture by honoring their privacy (not filming them) and not speaking in places where it probably would be considered rude. Nice! 👍

[@Mariah-ddalgi]

yes she is such a great person welcome to the channel!

[@rushmontgomeryiii788]

You are the cutest and you somehow make the trip to Japan seem more magical than it already appears. I will be going in June for the first time and I can't wait! I am SO excited! Your videos will certainly help me out.

[@purberri]

I’ve been to Japan 5 times as a solo traveler. Japan has many restaurants and cafes that are solo friendly.

[@j3llyb33]

You attract cool, interesting, vibrant people because that's the energy you put off

[@caricakes]

😭😭😭 thank you! The meetup had such amazing people srsly

[@takadacol]

I live in Tokyo but I miss Tokyo! I've not been downtown since mid-March... Thanks for the tour! :)

[@AchievementFilms]

I enjoyed this video so much Cari. It made me feel so calm and relaxed, yet it sparked my sense of adventure and wonder. The editing of this video was pure gold and the music was very well chosen!

[@jacobh.2629]

the way you vloged kind of made me see a new kind of Japan i never really saw before. I dont know what it was, but...yeah

[@May77929]

This video just makes me feel so happy and calm

[@vikyplackoska3558]

Omg I am so glad you’re back!! Missed having you, but glad you’re better! 💕🥰 feels like it’s been ages since I’ve commented uni has been sucking my time! But this was the perfect video to come back to! 💖

[@caricakes]

im so glad to be back too ahhhhh!!

[@RaymondwLin]

Oh, that room with the facial recognition is freaky....and Mori tower has the best view of Tokyo. I’m only 10min in and loving this!

[@caricakes]

🥰

[@RaymondwLin]

Yay!!!!!! New vlog and TOKYO!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! I am going to watch this at least twice. I love Japan! (Sorry Cari)

[@caricakes]

😂🙏🙏🙏

[@fruiitypeebles]

Always always love your vlogs but this one in particular really resonates with me because I went on my first solo trip to Tokyo summer last year and also visited some of the spots in this vlog so it really helped soothe my longing towards Tokyo😭 Thank you so much for this vlog and showing us the prettiest corners of Tokyo through your perspective💖

[@liyan7314]

Thank you for learning the links to everything omfg 😍 it’s SO helpful 💕

[@caricakes]

of course!! hope you can visit them all someday soon!

[@richardyasushiii3848]

This video was a great foodie approach to a neighbourhood crawl. Thanks for the video - it was great to see my old neighbourhood from the early 00's! Keep up the good work!

[@shaunpierce4174]

A solo trip to Japan is something I'm seriously contemplating for my 54th birthday in September

[@LindsK23]

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen and I just got to the part after the meet-up where you ask why people watch your channel! I had to pause and write this comment immediately. I watch so many travel vloggers and can honestly say that I’ve warmed to you instantly (and so much more than ANY other travel KZbinr I’ve ever watched) because you seem like the nicest person and I feel (as a fellow solo travel loving introvert) like I’m watching someone like me go out and live the adventures I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. It feels like I’m watching someone who I’d love to be friends with and travel with…and I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! ☺️

[@coziclair]

omg i love that intro with the train! that's so cool to me haha

[@caricakes]

hehe thankyou!

[@faridaseyam9817]

What a beautiful video! I really love your selection of music. Makes it feel like a movie I was nostalgic for. I am deeply moved by how you put things together so beautifully.

[@hannahlise9120]

What a stupendously chill and comforting Tokyo adventure 💕 Definitely jealous of your Halloween sweet potato 😂

[@caricakes]

I am jealous of past me too hahahhaha

[@nellekehendriksen7792]

I feel so relaxed when I watch your vids Cari it's insane!! Love how enthusiastic you get about things it warms my heart. Your vids always put a smile on my face. Thanks so much ❤️

[@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou]

you always have the best music and the most aesthetically pleasing videos!! ahh i love your vlogs

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@antonellacamacho8022]

Cari, You are my favorite KZbinrs ever!! Literally one of a kind. Watching your videos makes me feel so calm and happy. I know it's gonna be a good day when you upload a video. And I just wanted to say that thanks to you, I've gotten out of my comfort zone and have been going out by myself a lot recently. Thanks for everything! Love, Antonella

[@caricakes]

😭🙏 thank YOU so much!!!

[@joanahenriques8863]

My dream trip to take is to Japan.... this truly warmed my heart and filled me with happiness. Thank you as always Cari

[@caricakes]

Hope your dream comes true soon!

[@jinnatchowdhury9772]

I don’t know if you know the fact that your vlogs make my day .All of your videos are so wholesome and full of inspiration. The way you say “we “ it feels like I am there with you . Love you Cari ❤️ have a fun time in Japan 🇯🇵

[@caricakes]

Thank you! It really feels like when i film you guys are there 🥰

[@sweetpotatey]

Loved it. I woke up pining for Japan and wanting to go back. This may have egged me on further 😄 But this vid fit my mood perfectly.

[@Lizandjinx]

Thanks for filming this trip! It’s hard for me to imagine getting to travel at this point of my life and your videos make me so excited and happy to watch. I’ve wanted to go to Japan and Korea since I was five (my mom lived in Korea before I was born and had beautiful art from there). So it’s been a dream from over twenty years. I love your videos aesthetic ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

Hope you get to have all these adventures yourself someday!!

[@NataQiria]

What a treat ❤️

[@caricakes]

💕

[@carolinedg9031]

This vlog is everything ❤️ thank you so much for always sharing these moments on your trips with us. They give me so much comfort and inspiration!

[@caricakes]

Thank you for coming along!!!

[@lunafreya032]

This video makes me want to come back to japan asap ❤️❤️❤️

[@amixaex]

30 minutes?! YAAAAAS!!!! This was so wholesome and chill, it was almost like I was there having the chillest time ever too! THANK YOU AS ALWAYS!!