Episode 2 | Two Nights on Japan’s Small & Luxurious Cruise Ship 

I researched your favourite dish. Japanese Curry. I went out and bought all the ingredients and made it from scratch. It was delicious and a regular dinner here now. Thank you

I can neither read nor speak Japanese, but as soon as I saw "!!", I knew the word "curry" was on that menu somewhere

Seeing the Oki Island locals come out to see the ship off were so sweet! And to offer free things to ship's passengers! That's definitely not something you would see with other cruise destinations!

Very nice. Thank you. (The absence of the "!!" or "!!!" tells us of the tasting verdict...)

Sunflower Sunflower May the sun not provide the wrong sort of cake…

Fun fact, the beerenberg farm strawberry jam on your breakfast table is from just down the road from me, Hahndorf South Australia :)

Yes, there needs to be a how to find the best curry video. And you need to be the one to take us on that tour!

*Shows single piece of broccoli* ✨Salad✨

Those pancakes needed pure maple syrup from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire or Canada! The dark amber kind, yummmmmm!

Love seeing the local people in these vids, they are so nice and appreciative.

The armrest you were going to edit out and turn into lost and found was not an armrest it was where the chef keeps his secret recipes for a traditional beef curry. He lost them and can't find them anywhere You almost lucked out

Ahhhh part 2 " Now with extra curry " . All is well with the world. Thank you Solo Travel San, may your journeys always be good one and the curry always hot.

I would love a "How to find the best curry..." video! 🙂

Due to health I am housebound and only able to travel through video excursions. I watched both 1&2 and found your trip to be an absolute delight to behold! I could almost taste the curry. Thank you so much for posting this adventure.

"I am ready to eat". 😃😂

Wonderful video. You're correct that the tender is one of the lifeboats used for ship evacuation! Nearly all cruise ships have a few of their lifeboats that are outfitted to be used as port tenders. It serves dual purpose. The ship is able to bring its tender boats with it so it doesn't have to rely on the port having tenders available, and it keeps the crew up to speed with operation of the lifeboats and all of their associated equipment to deploy and retrieve them. It's pretty neat! I've been on a few cruises, and I always like watching them launch and retrieve the tenders on tender port days.

Amazing local people. Just amazing.

The !! always brings a smile. 😊

With you as our guide, STJ, we get to see places in Japan we'd never know to see as Western tourists. Arigato.

Beautiful ship 🚢 love these videos makes me feel like I'm on the ship

Your appetite is very impressive. If I ate like that I would have to spend a lot more time sleeping.

The homes and birdsong on Oki were absolutely lovely. :)

def not feeding him enough if he's been eating multiple burgers a day on the side lol

This should of been a food blog 😂😂😂

Ooooh Nippon Maru. I miss that ship... Still beautiful after my first time aboard that ship in 2006.

My dear friend, on another amazing journey, be safe. Have fun, much love life to the fullest, my friend

Pancakes without syrup?!?! 😢😅. I’d like to speak with the manager.

I'm glad you found your soufflé cake in the end. You're lucky you get to train with the Meiji University rugby squad, otherwise all that dining would ruin you.

Every time I watch your videos, I get more and more amazed about how japanese people are kind, polite and respectful. Also, i get hungry 😂 One of my lifetime goals is to visit Japan one day.

You should have told the waiter to just bring the rice cooker on a tray and you'll eat direct from there. 24:01 Art is for walls, Roast Beef for stomach.

Oh man absolutely beautiful and Charming absolutely gives me Andrea Doria vibes hopefully you're on the Stockholm

I was looking forward to this one 😄 Thank you

A boatload of food! Did you teach the conference in curry? This was great, STJ. But how come you don't weigh 400lbs? Arigato very much!

To me the pancakes with blueberries are better and omelette with no ketchup. Glad you didn't edit out the arm rest, that was funny. When you get off the ship for stops, I always worry if you will get back on time. You should of said, I'm ready to eat art, LOL.

This ship was not prepared for your appetite, Solo-san. :) Great video as usual.

Good videos. One small point: one small.broccoli floret does not a salad make.

I’m so glad they serve hamburgers whenever you want. I don’t want you getting hungry!

Great video!

The art on the menu is beautiful! Thank you so much for the video!

I love thick pancakes because you get more flavour in the pancakes.❤😂😂😂😂😂. I am happy when there is clasical music playing in the bacround while you have your breakfast. It is a 10/10. I wish i could be there for the traditional beef curry. And they gave you the wrong knife the knife you are useing for the butter to put on your bread is a fish knife. You need a butter knife to spread your butter on your bread.

I was inspired by your addiction to curry. I found a good Japanese restaurant in Melbourne Australia and had a chicken katsu curry that changed my life. I’ve introduced my friends to Japanese curry and we are slowly working through the entire menu. It’s delicious. So thanks. 😊

How lovely that they provide a few free items to eat and drink, plus giving the cruise ship an escorted send off. That along with all the lovely bird calls I heard would be a reason to see the Oki Islands.

We need a curry video! Thanks for another amazing video!

I stayed on this memorable shop for 1 month during a student exchange program. Missing my cabin 330!

I love your sense of humor and your wonderful appetite!!!❤Lovely video!

That first soup looked like ham, cabbage, and potatoes. It's a staple for winter meals where I live. Very hearty, but also light somehow...

You r very tempting with the curry..I will have to find a authentic Japanese curry recipe and try it😁your ferry rides are my absolute favorite and it amazes me there are so many routes in Japan..for being a small and beautiful country it has a lot to offer.😊

I'm sad that the cruise is over. I really loved the videos. The people from the Oki islands were so nice. What a great farewell they gave the boat and his passengers! As always, I loved your curry comments! You must be the biggest curry lover in Japan.😂 Can't wait to see your next adventure! Saying hi from the Netherlands. 🤗 🇳🇱

Curry recommendation video? Yes please! Ate at gogo curry twice on my last trip and it was excellent, would be great to get some more tips from the pro, actually surprised there hasn’t been such a video on this or your other channel yet!

Much better than the last cruise but still for that price they serve you tiny food. Because you had to get so many hamburgers. The tomato on the burger was generous. Why no syrup for pancakes and French toast I wonder? Make woukd be expensive but fruit syrups would be good.🎉

There is always a need for more curry content on RU-vid.

Very interesting trip; nice island to visit. People seem friendly. Good food as is usual with smaller cruise ship. I really enjoy your comments and sense of humour.!!

Love your content. I love to see all the places you travel to and the food you eat. Always look forward to your videos ❤❤❤

I must admit I had to reread the "Horse Mackerel" the first time i just saw a horse, i was like wtf... 😅 Thanks for talking us Solo 😊

Beautiful! ❤

Went on my first cruise last year and had a blast. I don't understand why people hate cruises. I had a 5 night all inclusive trip to the Bahamas for less than the cost of a room near the beach! I also cruised on one of the smallest carnival ships. It "only" 2 water slides and just one pool had a 3 story waterfall lol. Will definitely go back and try one of the monster ships.

The island looks so peaceful.

Yes, there is definitely a need for that best Japanese curry video. And you're the man to do it 🙂

Good video. So sweet of the locals. What you call soufflé cake looks like our angel food cake. Show us a picture of you. Was all the snacks, food and beverages free? KY USA

I Enjoy Watching Your Videos, I Especially Like How Your Videos Make The Viewer Feel As If They Are The One On The Journey. I Can Hardly Wait For Your Next Video.

added the Oki islands to "places i need to visit in Japan." They look lovely.

nice breakfast! minus the ketchup with the eggs LOL 😅

Great trip. Overall great experience, especially when visiting Oki Island.

LOL! "I Smell Curry" should be the title of your autobiography!

Beautiful ❤

Such a nice sized ship for quick rest with break at some beautiful islands as a bonus. Enjoyable videos.

lovely and cozy ship! love the lougne areas so relaxing and nice play to hang out w great window views

I enjoyed both videos,I wait for the !! 😂😂Those people from Oki Island were beautiful I would like to go there .Thanks for takin* me with you 💜

9:42 and 10:21 I can hear people speaking in Tagalog in the background. Nice to know that Filipino tourists also taking ferry tours around Japan instead of the usual Shinkansen.

I´m glad you got have a curry breakfast STJ! I hope you enjoyed the cruise, thank you for sharing this experience with us! 😊I´m already looking forward your next vlog. Take care.

I heard somebody in 18 minutes video speaking philippine language. sounds interesting.

Solo, Solo, Sir never again shall I watch one of you videos without eating first, mmmmm everything looks so delicious

I am looking forward to your presentation of "How to find the best curry for you in Japan". I will not visit Japan until I see the complete presentation, I don't want to waste my time finding sub-par sources of energy.

Another adventure continues. Great video. 😊

All you can eat karē?!? You are in trouble 😬

I would love to see a video about curry in Japan. Currently, I go to a ramen shop near where I live that has a karrage curry over rice.

I love the mini boat cruise you go on they always looks so fun. But question the squid 🐙 character um can I run up and hug him its so cute a plush of him would be awesome 😊

If eating was an Olympic sport, this dude would do Japan proud.

Oki Islands seem like a really friendly place! And that curry kishimen sounds tasty. I hope you really enjoyed this trip. I know sometimes you have to take trips you don't really like.

Looks like you had a great time. Can’t wait for the next adventure.

26:09 my family has always eaten Horseradish with our beef. (Mostly roast beef & prime rib) But I absolutely love wasabi, so since it is a staple ingredient/condiment in my home I have taken to using wasabi in place of traditional horseradish & it is just a lovely addition to the beef. I have you and your videos to thank for that. I’ve even started eating wasabi with a nice steak. 🤤 😃

Did you know when we eat prime rib, which is considered the best cut of beef in America, we often eat it with wasabi? I used to live in Japan, and I love that our cultures intertwine.

Thanks for Episode 2. Saved may day ❤

Thank you. Very beautiful video. ❤❤

I love the interia design and those big round windows. 😊 Beef curry, you have an oblication to try it, for us the fans😊

Really enjoyed this trip if I ever make it to Japan would love to take this cruise and will look for a man holding a bowl of curry and rice 🍛.

Yeah g'day, That definitely sounds like a worthwhile project with the best curry locations and, prices but also can you do the best okonomiyaki and value for money can we add the same for hashed beef. I am sure this is something that might appeal to you and your other channel viewers. Thank you once again for an interesting couple of videos aboard the Nippon Maru.

Nippon Maru!!! I was in cabin 219 for a japanese program 😊 SSEAYP ❤

Seems like the ferries you've shown us have similar interiors and cabins. Maybe the food is less artistic but more delicious and the overall cost is way less. I think I would choose a ferry trip in Japan over this kind of cruise.

What a nice cruise.

I think you enjoy the ferry buffets more. :-)

great series!

You gotta try taking one of the Alaska cruises and doing a video on it. I report on it. The Alaska cruises are real nice. I worked on a ship that did the Alaska cruises. it was the Norwegian cruise lines. I was on the Norwegian star it went from SEATTLE to ALASKA. Check it out!

Beautiful sea views

Amazing ship

I'm so excited! 😁

As much as I like Japanese curry - I really could not cope with it for breakfast. The rest of the offering looked great.

Sumimasen, I thought ur other channel was solo solo japan😮. I'm now watching ur japan food tour.

Thank you and did the extra curry live up to exceptions? Would love to enjoy such a journey and are there longer cruises on the ship?

You must do a best Japanese curry video 🍛