Wandering around Shinjuku, my favorite area in Tokyo

It's difficult to answer if you'll ask me what exactly I like about Shinjuku, but there's something about it that I like.
I thought I had the right to take a break in September since I released three videos in August(I did it!), but then I remembered that I had some footage that I shot last year and didn't upload for some reasons. I edited it and it looks nice, so I decided to upload it.
And I have another one. It is also Tokyo Vlog that I will upload next week. Adding it to the last one, it's going to be the third Tokyo Vlog in a row, but hope you enjoy.
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The songs
1. Retrospecting by Yehezkel Raz
2. Lost Found by Borrtex
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#japanvlog #silentvlog

[@MisisH]

I felt like I spent a day with a friend, in comfortable silence, just wandering around a city I’ve never been to. It’s a weird feeling but it gave me comfort. Thank you 🙏💕

[@erdemkoklu4656]

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[@yukine5466]

I "walked" so many times in this part of Shinjuku on Google maps so I immediately recognised all these buildings and streets. Always nice to see these places in motion.

[@Angelfeather100]

I don’t know if there is another place in this world that I love as much as I love Japan. Being there with you and looking down on Tokyo from the observatory point, my eyes filled suddenly with tears. The 7 years I lived in Japan (Sapporo & Tokyo), were the happiest years of my life. In Tokyo I lived 3 1/2 years, in Takanawa, near the Grand Prince Hotel. We had nearby an old, disaffected cemetery with a small buddhist temple. Every Saturday morning, the monotonous chanting of the priests and the ding of the bell made us feel peaceful and secure. And during the week, the silence was interrupted only by the crows. In every country the croak of the crows is different. The one sound that instantly makes me feel back « home » in Tokyo is the croak of the Japanese crows. I simply love that familiar sound! And of course, I’ve heard it now in your clip. Once it will be possible again due to the pandemic, I know where I will travel… Your posts are medicine to me. Warm regards from Sydney, still in lockdown, 3 months and counting. Thanks for sharing, please stay safe!

[@simonches_5820]

I dream of a day that I would be able to explore the different wards of Tokyo by foot. I love how the ambiance provided a calming sensation that it somewhat eases the exhaustion from all the walking. Bringing us to explore Shinjuku was a great way to start this Sunday morning, thank you.

[@Miami_Delights]

Dude, watching your videos literally improve my happiness and wellbeing. Thank you. Peace. ✌️

[@SURAJ-hr8uf]

This type of silent vlog are damm relaxing me 🙏

[@miguellandisromanmendoza3270]

Such a moving place for an introvert.

[@blairjordan6178]

I guess everyone watching your videos has a different reaction, bringing their own unique perspective to the perspective on Tokyo you curate for us. For me, all your videos bring back great memories. I lived in Tokyo for some time - Kamiyacho then Denenchofu. My son was young, and my daughter was born in Tokyo. The places you visit and film for us are as fresh in my mind as the days I used to spend there, walking for hours in the parks or exploring the streets and alleys with my children. Thank you for doing these!

[@tapaarn5863]

Your blogs should perhaps be prescribed to people experiencing anxiety. They are beautifully shot, serene, lovely accompanying music, as well as offering some insights to Japanese life. I thoroughly enjoy your work. Thank you

[@richtt6060]

im a 22 year old college student. Recently I’ve been losing so much motivation towards everything. My hobbies arent as enjoyable as they use to be. All of my friends are moving ahead of me at such a higher pace in life. I feel like I’m not really going anywhere or know what the hell I’m doing… I graduate next semester but don’t have a single clue with what I can do with a biology degree. I come from a stereotypical asian family that constantly pushes success and wealth as the goal to succeed in life. But watching your videos opened my eyes. I thought that being successful in life meant that I had to become wealthy, be a doctor, etc. Boy was I wrong.. This may be some sort of reach but watching your videos taught me otherwise. Life has much more meaning than chasing that "ideal" wealthy life. I dont know how to explain it but the solitude in your videos is what I strive for now rather than the principles of what a "great" life should be. Thank you so much for helping me find myself.

[@nverse0]

There's something about your videos that nourishes my soul

[@stewartrobison5218]

Reminds me of the times I would go to Tokyo by myself to get some photographic shots of the city and the people around it. Somehow enjoyed myself while doing so. Good times 😊

[@richyuen1]

Thanks!

[@sorekaratravel4533]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@naruoze]

If someone asks me what Japan or Tokyo feels like, I will show him/her your video. Your video perfectly captured the aesthetics that I felt in Tokyo.

[@hori166]

The road on the north side of the park is the Koshukaido, one of the main roads during the Edo period. Hiroshige made an ukiyoe print in one of his "100 Views of Edo" of the Tama aqueduct which provided water for the capital. It has been recreated by a little stream since the original aqueduct is either underground or destroyed, though you can see it flowing in west Tokyo, most easily accessible in Mitaka. There's another spot that Hiroshige made a print of, just beyond @ 8:51with, the red spider lilies 彼岸花 also known as the autumn equinox flower--it's quite amazing that this flower always blooms at the same time every year. The print is of Kumano Shrine, just down the hill, and a large pond. The pond is gone, but you can still see the indentation where the pond used to be if you look at the parking area of the Knot Hotel. It was at least 5 meters deep. BTW More Than Bakery in the hotel makes excellent "pain rustique" which is as good as anything in France! I sometimes go there just to get this bread. I love trying to find hidden rivers in Tokyo, as well as natural springs. There are quite a few of them!

[@meitantei9742]

I love that you find beauty in every thing

[@jadenkhor3523]

Literally screaming when you mentioned Park Hyatt & lost in translation. One of my all time favourite movies 😍

[@sky-qb6hm]

Thank you for this wonderful video Japan is really a wonderful country ❤💙

[@danmaynard120]

What I really love is that even without speaking and just a few words appearing on screen, it’s so clear how curious, fascinated and in love you are with your own country and city. It makes the videos so amazing.

[@danmaynard120]

Also we stayed in Shinjuku when we travelled there from Australia and it was other worldly to us. Was meant to go back last year but covid happened and flights were cancelled 😞

[@chanelor]

really hope that I could run into you sitting next to me at that Takashimaya garden next time when I come visit Tokyo again! 😆🙂

[@Lady.Vivianne]

I hardly understand Japanese at that time, but all facilities and technology help foreigners a lot. Thank you very much for sharing about Shinjuku. It brings back memories of Japan.

[@tatasaowamol]

I miss Tokyo Thank you for make me feel better

[@LuciaSoedirga]

Greeny vibes from your video due to a lot of nature and park! i love that! Make it more relax esp on Sunday. 🍀🌿

[@MimzyHuang]

コロナ禍なので　日本に行けないです😢 新宿は　東京で一番好きな場所です。 ビデオにいろんな場所がみられて　本当にありがとうございました。

[@hazelmontuya4384]

Thanks Ryo for touring us in your Favorite Shinjuku... 😊 Looking forward to watch more of your favorites, to be revealed and shared to your silent viewers and subscribers 😍 Keep safe always..

[@oldtowns]

Wonderful walking tour, Tokyo is nice, Thanks for sharing. Gretings from Düsseldorf City..

[@vladinstein]

It's funny, I was getting "Lost In Translation" vibes from that video (I really thought about that movie around 5:30 - 5:40) and then you mentioned it at 8:04.

[@komorebiii4649]

It's been so long since I've been in Shinjuku. Lookin forward to the day I can step foot here again. Always looking forward to your next videos too! :)

[@vlad_medianyk]

Thanks for another serene and relaxing urban video! The Shinjuku Gyoen instantly reminds me of the Garden of Words anime by Makoto Shinkai. In the future I want to visit Shinjuku, it's one of my favorite (though remotely) places in Japan.

[@b.InKyung]

The last time my family and I visited my brother living in Japan, we stayed in Shinjuku. It is very heartwarming to revisit the same places we walked through your video. Hopefully, things will get better soon, so we can visit again!

[@pollyanna108]

Thank you for showing us the intricate beauty of Shinjuku. I highly appreciate it.

[@aisazara2487]

My husband and I used to go to Japan every year before the pandemic and in Tokyo one of our favourite places to stay was in Shinjuku (and the Gracery Hotel). You're right - it's hard to explain the attraction to Shinjuku but there really is something familiar and comforting about the place. Thank you for the lovely video. Looking forward to be back there soon.

[@lil_sakura_9290]

I want live on Japan one day but I am still a student thanks for showing this place and make my dream real for a short term.

[@nhitnut]

I always enjoy your videos, especially your humour. Made my day ❤️ next time explore Yokohama please! 🙏

[@juliustandi2514]

Thank you for making and sharing this video! This is like a remedy for my Japan withdrawal, i miss travelling there so much! The quiet small backstreets in Shibuya & Shinjuku, the awesome people, the sound from the traffic light, the music from train station... I wish i could go back to Japan someday! Peace out!

[@giovannamartorelli6204]

I'm from Italy and alway wanted to visit Japan just because is something so diffent from my culture and traditions. Thank to you I almost feel like walking through the streets of Shinjuku. Thank you.

[@hsjasmap]

Feels like I'm visiting Japan again. Even better with such peaceful music

[@zdenekhatas2751]

Beautifully. Great combination of music and video. Really beautiful.

[@kristianos5458]

One of my travel bucket list is to travel and experience Tokyo.

[@paulr.8052]

Clean and tidy. No trash around the city. 🤩❤️

[@drea_lou]

Funny...I was thinking yesterday I haven't watched a video of yours in a while, and a new one comes up today. Very happy Sunday 😺

[@robertsussums7452]

The first two times I visited Japan, I stayed in Shinjuku, so it brings back fond memories to me. Thank you for the video, and be well.

[@reoars7140]

This video felt really nostalgic for some reasons. I don't know if I'm feeling it through your eyes or through mine but it's soothing anyway. Almost brought tears to my eyes.

[@_rei5901]

I heard that tokyo Is a busy place but the way you edit and filmed this video, it brings a warm and peaceful feelings to anyone who are watching this.

[@hudahalim18]

I've been to Shinjuku Gyoen once in 2005. It was so serene.. thank you for your video

[@ralphcubiorph]

His vlogs are so relaxing 😌

[@Cybertokyofilms]

So relaxing to watch this. I miss Tokyo so much. I really hope the borders will open as normal in fall. My favorite time to visit

[@littleblue1315]

This is so comforting. Esp for someone who's spent the past 1.5 yrs at home in lockdown.. thanks for showing us around Shinjuku! I'm so glad I got to spend almost a week in Tokyo last Jan 2020 before the whole coronavirus pandemic happened. I can't wait to go back..

[@alexs_33]

Personally, even though I'm usually an introvert but I do enjoy watching the world go by from a quiet place. I sometimes do this by visiting a popular part of town and find a nice quiet spot to watch people go by. It helps me recharge and take my mind of things rather than being alone at home with my troubling thoughts from the week.

[@siyangpeng770]

All your videos are so aesthetic. God tier

[@lopamudrajena1318]

Who r these 3 ppl who dislikes the video? He is the best ever KZbinr i came across till now. He deserves a like in every vdos

[@timmyZert]

Thank you for sharing us this little video about your favorite area in Tokyo! Love your work as always, and looking forward to your next one~!

[@SmartJapanHacks]

Thank you for this video. I'm sure I'll watch it many times over. Shinjuku was the first place I stayed at when I first came to Japan, and it's a place I always come back to. Your video captures it beautifully.

[@Abdul-uo3ff]

finally a new relaxing video from your channel

[@NiziU_1]

영상과 BGM이 멋집니다. 일본 시골마을에서 봤던 특유의 아련한 분위기가 여기에도 있군요. 한국어 자막을 달아주셔서 고맙습니다.

[@qVICKYq]

Tokyo is really amazing. You really captured the beauty of this city. You have very unique eyes, I love the way you shoot your videos. Your videos always bring me a sense of comfort, thank you.

[@highrise3924]

Wow, just clicked on a random Japan video and first thing I see is Ryuichi Sakamoto mentioned! I love that man with all my heart. ❤ Great video btw!

[@Shin_Super]

Your angles show how you look the world! Awesome!

[@andresperez883]

I felt like I spent a day with a friend. Love your videos my new friend, greetings from México.

[@abcabcx10]

thank you for bringing parts of japan to me through your journeys :) really always very happy to see you have a new video!

[@yon1337]

懐かしい！This one takes me back... I want to return to Japan as soon as possible and walk around Tokyo again. Love the soundtrack in this one. Keep up the good work, brother. 😀

[@mt.maslow8731]

Watching this morning. Just as I was thinking about your next video Ryo!

[@southmcwow]

These types of videos always make me so anxious. Not in a bad way though, just anxious thinking about the day I finally get to visit your country. Everytime I watch this style of video, I'm always scanning everything just trying to take it all in. Thanks for sharing.

[@teresawilliams1865]

It Is so beautiful there, I can't wait to come to Japan next year.

[@gordonbgraham]

Superb editing...just the right length of time for each shot. Love the background track, too...subtle, not obtrusive

[@williambolton5679]

Thank you for your videos, my friend. You are able to transport us to your beautiful country.

[@Sara-wy2zu]

Just stumbled upon your videos. They are a joy to watch, and very calming. Youre doing something unique. Thank you.

[@emialion5393]

Hello! I came here from the LATAM Channel "Un Poco de Todo" and I see your content very nice well done I really appreciate what you have done during this year Hope you grow more and more :)

[@emiru89]

Thanks for sharing again! Brings back memories of my trip to Japan more than 8 years ago, and Kinokuniya is still there!

[@adamkuncoro7355]

thankyou Ryo, for filled up myself in this lazy sunday morning. can't wait to visit very soon...

[@paecpc]

Yes, I love Shinjuku! Been there many times, can’t wait to visit again when the pandemic is over! 加油💪

[@mejulesyap]

Love the video. Perfect weekend watching material along with some coffee.

[@MartialBachoffner]

Great video, thanks. My Japanese learning school, JTIS, is at Nishi-Shinjuku. I should go there next year.

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

This is a heavenly life.

[@dennis2busy]

I dont know why, but when im watching your Videos it feels like im really walking around tokyo with a friend

[@bizman2582]

Your trip makes me feel calm.Thank you for sharing your journey.✌👍

[@iotaatom3897]

Thanks for the new video. 😌I’m healing just from watching it. Love your channel ✨🤙

[@christopheronte7655]

Thank you for taking us on a virtual tour, hopefully it will be an actual tour for me in 1-2 yrs time(when pandemic ends)

[@jenjen9313]

Thank you for sharing the place you love Ryo san.

[@pollyanna108]

This is the part that i wasn't able to see when i first visited Japan last October 2019. I wish i could see this place soon.

[@oliviaal.7621]

I can’t wait to visit Japan 🇯🇵 again! There are so many things to visit. Thank you for showing those little things of Tokyo.

[@NamSonTruong]

I live in Hochiminh city, Vietnam. And the city has been in strict lockdown for over 3 months now. Some days are really tough for me to get through mentally. But watching your videos really gives me comfort that I can't really explain. Thank you!

[@carlosalbertobertaud2677]

Amazing! I miss walking around Meiji jingu.

[@user-xg2kv1dx1t]

Japan is beautiful country and I really hope to travel to Japan someday in the future💖✨

[@JoshuaGuthrie]

I could recognise all of these spots since I used to live and work there two years ago, I can only wish for the borders to reopen T_T

[@highdopamine29]

before i drive for errands ill watch this first...have a great sunday!😊🙋

[@fukutaichou1903]

Thank you for taking us with you. I just had a thought that anyone would be lucky to have you as a friend. It seems so nice to go out on long walks on weekends and seeing places by foot.

[@lalala5583]

Wow!I really miss Tokyo.Thank you for sharing.

[@amariluna]

I really love your videos. They bring back memories of places I have already visited and give me ideas for other places I should visit. My wish is to be able to travel and stay in Japan for at least 3 months when I retire, which will be in only a few more years. PS: I wish I could give many likes.

[@cpeol71p44]

I'm looking forward to my trip to Japan next summer. Lovely country.

[@jekdount]

this is the exact route when i trip in 2017, bring back so much memmories, thank you so much

[@Mcspluggy]

Man your videos are such a vibe. Makes me wanna go to Japan even more. Keep it up dude!

[@MoreNmore_snsd]

오랫만의 신주쿠네요...저도 대로변보다 뒷골목이 좋았었습니다. 사람 사는 곳같은 느낌이 더 잘 전해집니다. 도쿄도청 전망대 가신다길래 기대했는데 아쉽네요, 저는 비싼 입장료때문에 안들어갔었거든요 ^^. 오늘도 잘봤습니다.

[@chosenone891]

Miss traveling here so much!!

[@sungwoo9792]

Thanks for your artistic Shinjuku vlog. Every time I watch your country, I'm surprised how Japanese could clean streets. It's hard to see any garbage on streets. So, I should respect Japanese standards(?) that I cannot explain. Have a good week.

[@kgopelomalete4016]

I love these,gives me some sort of comfort. I hope to visit Japan one day and experience what you're experiencing sir

[@badrinarayanan4357]

thank you sorekara melancholy for this wonderful video, I felt like I was in japan. I have started to learn Japanese Hope one day ill start my journey in japan

[@Zzz-cm5kw]

It's also one of my favourite areas! Thank you for the video

[@Chleb42]

Your videos are almost therapeutic for me, please keep them coming

[@Miami_Delights]

Awesome, another beautiful video! 🙌🙌🙌