Feeling Lost in Life... | Solo in Japan pt 2

Summary

In this video, the creator grapples with feelings of aimlessness during an extended stay in Osaka, Japan. Despite initial excitement, they now ponder their purpose and consider giving up photography. The video captures their experiences visiting Kyoto, enjoying local cuisine, and staying in a capsule hotel. They reflect on the value of time over money and the importance of embracing a mobile, minimalist lifestyle. Amidst the tourist rush, they question their passion for photography in a world saturated with it and contemplate a simpler, more spontaneous approach to life.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The speaker feels lost despite being a millionaire and traveling in Japan.
• 🏙️ He initially enjoyed Tokyo but has since been questioning the purpose of his extended stay.
• 📸 He's contemplating quitting photography due to the saturation of the field and technological advancements.
• 💻 As a programmer, he enjoys nature and has a deep appreciation for it.
• 🏨 He stayed in a capsule hotel, seeing it as a potential future living solution.
• 🍣 He enjoyed local cuisine, including uni ikura and Kobe beef, despite their being tourist favorites.
• 🛀 He visited hot springs in Kinosaki and Onsen, finding them restorative for his tired feet.
• 🍽 He discussed the concept of being 'time rich' versus 'money rich' and the value of travel.
• 🌿 He feels a sense of loneliness on his journey but sees it as part of venturing off the beaten path.
• 🏡 He's considering the future of living spaces and how they might evolve, like the capsule hotels.
• 🧳 He reflects on his life as a perpetual vacation and the feeling of not having a true 'home' to return to.

Q & A

Where is the speaker currently located?

The speaker is currently located in Osaka, Japan.

How does the speaker describe their feelings after staying in Japan for almost two weeks?

The speaker feels lost and wonders what they are doing there, similar to overstaying a vacation.

What was the speaker's initial excitement about Japan?

The speaker was initially excited about exploring Tokyo during the tourist honeymoon phase.

What does the speaker do for a living?

The speaker is a programmer and a digital nomad.

Why did the speaker choose to stay in a capsule hotel?

The speaker chose to stay in a capsule hotel not because of financial constraints but because they believe it may represent the future of living.

What does the speaker enjoy about nature?

The speaker enjoys nature so much that they studied biology alongside coding and feel they love nature more than some biologists.

What is the significance of the ropeway in Kinosaki?

The ropeway in Kinosaki allows visitors to see the northern coast of Japan.

What is unique about the hot spring town of Kinosaki?

Kinosaki is unique because visitors can stay at the Royal Palm and get a pass to tour seven different neighboring hot springs in the town.

How does the speaker feel about their current lifestyle?

The speaker feels that their life is like an extended vacation and they are floating without a specific destination.

What is the speaker considering giving up?

The speaker is considering giving up photography due to the saturation of the field and the advancements in phone camera technology.

What advice does the speaker have regarding life and travel?

The speaker advises not to overthink and to live life simply, enjoying the moment.