40-Hour Luxury Cruise on Japan's Largest Cruise Ship Asuka II | Episode 1

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  @TheUluxian · 3 years ago (edited)

  The "amuse" is short for the French "Amuse-bouche" (literally to "make your mouth happy"), and it's a one or two bite appetizer that's usually just a chance for the chef to show-off his/her creativity and talent

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  @georgiede · 3 years ago

  This is so much fun to watch! A very long time ago I was the production singer on the original Asuka. She was a sister ship of the Crystal Harmony. Must have been smaller because we often sailed this route but we did go through the inland sea at night. I was always fascinated by the squid fishing vessels and their bright lights shining at night. These older ships do not have thrusters so they need tugboat help to dock. I enjoyed waving to the tugboat sailors and they often seemed very surprised!  These carpets, curtains and dishes all look familiar to me after all of these years!  Also, Kobe was my disembarkation port and I was very homesick and ready to return to the US after 6 months onboard. I remember that balcony in the terminal and waving goodbye to my friends in the crew who remained onboard.  It was a very interesting experience to be an American on a Japanese ship before e-mail was common and definitely wasn’t available onboard. I love seeing your ferry trips and would love to return to Japan someday now that I’m older and wiser! I look forward to part two!

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  @itsma3gen · 3 years ago (edited)

  Doesn&apos;t matter what ship you are on the &quot;Sunflower&quot; song is always in my heart.<br>I also love that you can get anywhere in Japan without a car. &nbsp;I don&apos;t drive and I live in the states, &nbsp;it gets complicated depending what city I&apos;m in.

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• MM

  @mmadman · 3 years ago

  I think you should start posting your weight before and after excursions. 😀. Your Japanese travel videos are my favorite. You make the trip the star of the show. Other travelers often talk too much and are intrusive to the surroundings. Excellent job!

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• ST

  @StoneUSA · 3 years ago (edited)

  Is there no one aboard these ships with you!? Every cruise and every ferry is like a ghost town.

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• DE

  @debbiecurtis4021 · 3 years ago

  If I saw the unlimited creme caramel, the ship would capsize. I&apos;d eat it all, it&apos;s my ichiban daisuke.

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  @cecilia6496 · 3 years ago

  The dessert assembling a face, STJ&apos;s humor is the best👁👄👁🍮

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• JE

  @jeevnewnew · 3 years ago

  silent sounds with only surrounding sounds makes it feels like we r there..😍😍

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  @Benaveil · 3 years ago

  I would love to one day go on one of these Cruises in Japan, or even in the Overnight Ferries. They all seem like fun experiences! Thank you for sharing this amazing content with us!🥰♥

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  @c3cubed · 3 years ago

  For the first 22 minutes, it seemed that you were the only passenger on the entire ship.

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  @davidbridgeman5828 · 3 years ago

  I noticed on your videos you are careful not to video any of the guests which is thoughtful on your part. It does make it seem like you are alone on the ships. I like your videos very much and would love to visit your beautiful country.

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  @terryhughes7349 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Well presented video. &nbsp;Seems a little pricey for basically a 1.5 day cruise with normal accommodations but the food looks amazing so that sold me.

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