Ghibli in Real Life - Driving to Japan's Forgotten Dam
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Japan is filled with so many real life Ghibli inspirations. This beautiful forgotten dam in the countryside of Shikoku Japan makes that list with ease. By far one of the most beautiful spaces I have seen so far, and it all starts... with a drive
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Can't be forgotten anymore if you found it Norm
It was worth every dam minute!
As a megastructure and history enthusiast, I'd love to know when that dam was built. It consists of a row of small arch dams connected by supporting towers, which is a configuration I had never seen before. Even more intriguing is that instead of being completely solid, the towers route spill water through their insides, which is a very surprising choice considering those towers are holding the pressure of all the water behind the dam. It reminds me of Victorian era dams like the Lake Vyrnwy reservoir in Wales.
23:45 oh I am absolutely smiling. that spot is amazing and those stairs are for sure 10/10.
I'm smiling, my friend. Thank you, Norm...
Great drive, I would sit there for hours watching the water.
I cannot see a waterfall and pools without wanting to dangle my feet in. The drive was also so nice. It's very relaxing to watch someone else navigate country roads, haha.
We would 100% look at wet walls with you every chance we get! This was so picturesque! Definitely 10/10 stairs 😊
Aw his attitude is so refreshing! It's nice to know I'm not the only one getting excited about some stairs in thr forest!
I can't understate how much this looks like a drive through here in West Virginia. Nothing like a cruise down a nice Country Road to a great fishing hole.
WV is such a beautiful state
Wooooooooowwwwwww. Think this might be the most beautiful trip you've taken. The woods. The truck out of nowhere. And that Dam..... I don't ever remember seeing such a pretty dam that just invites you to climb all over the places you're not supposed to climb! Thanks for taking us along on this one!
Awesome video as always Norm. You always find the most amazing and magnificent places around Japan 🇯🇵 you can feel the history through your travels.
It’s wild how picturesque that dam is, crazy!
And Norm you absolutely are that double rainbow guy freaking out over some stairs but that’s why we love watching you.
So beautiful, thank you norm
This was phenomenal Norm..... Early LOTR vibes with a bit of Ghibli thrown in....
You're definitely not the only one who loves this. I used to do this, but pre internet so it would almost always be by chance
YT suggested your abandoned island video (batteries) and it was fascinating, then an old abandoned school one (with the tunnel) and at some point I realized I had watched a previous one with the guy that roasts coffee that is close to the village where someone makes llfe-sized dolls... I had watched those 3 years ago.... So now I am here, after I got curious about what you are doing these days -- and this adventure did not disappoint either. Your enthusiasm and delight in the "small things" along the way is infectious and endearing. :-)
BTW, I traveled in Japan in 1981/82 solo as a woman and it was incredible and very safe.
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This should be in an anime if it isn't already, it gives off a mysterious, old and serene vibe. Would be great for a fantasy or magical or historical or slice of life anime/manga/game.
The more you post from this trip the more I think I need to hire a personal driver 😂
Just so awe inspiring, thank you for sharing
Got goosebumps the second you pulled up there. The dam and the views are awesome ❤
One of your best ideas! Loved this video! This reminds me of the roads where I grew up in Northern California, USA. Woah! That 360 degree turn! That view. Bit of a heart attack with that last car. Everything is so green. I'm so glad you did this. I can hear the water at the dam. I can't tell where the water is coming out of. STAIRS! The footage is beautiful. I got so much more than just a drive. I hope you'll consider doing another driving video. Gorgeous view of the lake. Those beautiful purple or pink flowers! I see where the water is coming out of the dam now. So nice. Peaceful. As always, much love from the Southern California Desert. 🏜 ❤
I'm working on my cross stitch watching this, look up and think "why is that car passing on the wrong side of the road?" Oops, forgot what country he was in for a second. :)
Edit to say since I commented before watching it fully, such beautiful landscape/scenary. It was worth the trip in my opinion.
Thank you for showing me with every video why I love Japan and why I would love to visit.
Loved the little road trip! And the dam was definitely worth a visit. SUCH a gorgeous place.
So beautiful! Thanks again for another wonderful highlight to our day and sharing your travels with us!
Round here the drivers heading uphill are usually given right of way. I love these mountain drives, I've moved out of the mountains now and I miss it.
I miss this types of adventures
I live for the forest walks and agree that the stairs are a 10/10. I’d love to explore that area myself!!
amazing drive! I'm certainly not confident with driving this road 😅 so thank you for taking us with you and showing us this beautiful scenery you're so right it's just like a ghibli movie! love all your videos!!
Nope, I would also be that guy (well, girl) excited about a dam and stairs and a forest .... thanks for sharing another amazing adventure!!
Always a giant load of joy when Norm uploads ^_^
I love dams. I used to dream about them. That dam is very much dreamworthy.
Mountain roads in Japan are still my favourite roads of all 😄 always something interesting to find!
I actually enjoyed this video quite a bit. The driving bit was interesting to watch. It made me feel like I was sitting in the truck with you. The view was breath taking and that Dam was gorgeous. Very Ghibli like. Also very serene. I love places like that.
Stunning place worth the drive thanks for sharing it.
I definitely smiled all the way through the video. I love how excited you get when you find a trail.
This is so simple, and yet so beautiful!! Thanks for taking us with you, Norm!! I hope I can visit someday ☺️
A little trip on the zen side - a true hidden Ghibli gem of a video - aaaaahhh, I am now relaxed
Stunning dam! And love the video!
this is definitely one of the most gorgeous places i've ever seen i'm definitely adding this to my bucket list thanks so much for showing this to us
Absolutely fantastic. Stunning. Has a very medieval castle feel to it. 100% on my list now. Bonus weaving and winding Shikoku driving 💜✌️🐦
This is genuinely so beautiful. I wish I could go and just take pictures and film and sit and stare for a while. It makes me miss Japan so incredibly much. One day, I'll be back and I'll be able to explore it for real. Thank you so much for sharing these explorations you go on, it lightens up my day!
What a beautiful find!
This is a pretty unique looking dam in a gorgeous setting. I get the excitement. I’m really digging these little freeform videos you’ve been doing - thanks for sharing!
More to come!
Holy Ghibli damn area!!! Norm, this was a breathtaking drive the views put a smile on my face. Thank you for this adventure. 😊
Omg such a wonderful place, thanks for showing us!!
I came across this midway. I'm going to go back and watch from the beginning. This is gorgeous. It makes me want to visit Japan even more. BTW, would you please read the signs to let us know what we are looking at? What were those square buildings?
The area is so beautiful.
What a beautiful place, and no problems with being a bit 'goofy' when you find somewhere like this. Your excitement is infectious (in a good way)!
Love how your GPS has a super cheerful voice. Most Australian ones sound essentially condescending by comparasin!
Yes Yes Yes, that the dynamics are moving according to your wishes, thank you !!
Awesome dam! Made of stone block, so cool. All the detail in paths and water channels. Thanks so much for sharing!
Love that dam soooo much!!!! Feels like stepping back in time....amazing and beautiful!! 😊😊😊
Oh I am gently enjoying this and smiling... Beautiful place!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
fell asleep and missed the premiere, but wasn't disappointed with the views!
This was amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!
You go to some of the most off the beaten path beautiful places. Thats why I always follow you. Keep it up
Another great excursion into a remote corner of Japan most could never experience, Thank you!
Beautiful drive, beautiful walk around the dam. Made me want to explore.
damn norm, you have the luck of the forest spirits in finding these spots!
the dam, feels like it's from the 1920s or earlier. Chihiro could be around the corner on her way to the bath house.....
That's a beautiful place.
LOVE IT! It’s like I was just out for a lovely car ride!
Started nice and trippy with the car ride, but the dam is pretty dope - reminiscent of the wall from King Kong (2005).
Loved it ! BTW, you are not the only one that enjoys dams
. I was at one yesterday near Montréal in Quebec , Canada.
Dam, that was purdy! Seriously want to do a roadtrip throughout Shikoku...
Totally worth it. I must travel those roads someday and find all you show us and more 😁
You said 'hit subscribe' and I was like, 'joke's on you, I already am' and then I looked and I wasn't .... now I am! Love your videos so much! I will be there in a couple years, definitely. I can't wait! あなたのビデオわとてもゆうえきです! ありがとございます! (I hope that was right, I've only just started with Hirigana)
I don't know which I like better the hiking trails or the pleasant drive.
One thing I know is this series of videos makes me want to visit Japan more than I already did, and I didn't think that was even possible. Thanks! Norm.❤😊
My 3 winters in Japan, I had 4km of road to open every morning in a snowcat. Most mornings there was 50Cm - 1m of fresh snow. On the bridges I had 5cm of clearence each side in a 4.8m wide vehicle, with a moderate snowpack I regularily had 1m+ of overhand on one side. Oh 90% of the road no guard rail. The guard rail was normaly under 2m of snow if there was any.
So so so beautiful place and nature..... Take care always norm....
Thanks for the video!
This definitely has those ghibli/anime vibes :)
The drive was somewhat terrifying but beautiful. The dam was a great find, and the only reason I can guess of is that the other visitors didn't have half the stamina that you have Norm, or they were repeat visitors, or really scared of snakes. Hence didn't walk the stairs.
Thank you Norm 👍 I think it's well worth the drive. Great video 👍.
I really enjoyed this video it was very calming and reminded me of the mountains of northern Alabama.
Well worth the drive.
Every time I watch your videos, I want to go back to Japan. This whole video brought back so many wonderful memories.
Please visit Southern Nagano prefecture someday! I mean VERY south, like almost to Aichi prefecture. It's absolutely stunning down there.
Maaaaaan this place looks absolutely amazinggggg!!!
I'm absolutely smiling with you 😊
I love those adventures you give us!
Looking forward to it!!!
so beautiful man those roads god dam
Totally worth the drive! Shame that the path on top of the dam was closed, that would have had gorgeous view.
Hi Norm, It's a beautiful area at this location. Funny thing when you spoke about the roads in that area. I like in the northeast of Scotland, and most of our roads are like that. The best road is an A route. Most are B and single track, and like you said, when on them, you always meet a speed demon that scares the crap out of you. Keep up the great content.😊
Wow the dam is most Impressive beautiful Architecture. I luv it 👍❤️❤️
Well worth it, awesome looking place!!
Ooooh Myyyy ❤ That was a really cool site to see!! 😊😊
I live in Wales, roads that wide would be dream. And I often meet log trucks and milk trucks on roads much narrower than that. Looks stunning there though.
This whole video was worth it...the drive-up, and this location 🤩
The site itself is beautiful but I can't help but be reminded of Dark Gathering when I saw the dam itself. I will not want to be anywhere near this place at night.
The dam was totally worth it! The drive was awesome, and your enthusiasm is always appreciated! 10/10
Your videos/explorations are mesmerizing
it was damn worth it.....beautyful place and the Nature is stunning....would love to go there :) kepp up the good work.
Now I REALLY want to take that Keep Out path.
Nice roads, reminds me of initial D anime but I think the speed limit does give you enough time to react or stop when needed. It's a nice relaxing drive compared to driving on the world's busiest highway every day.
You are absolutely correct. This was an awesome find. I was in awe during the drive and then blown away when we reached the dam; it was for the most part open to explore; and no people!!! You hit a hundred with this one. Thank you so much!!
Reminds me of Mordor smashed with Hobbit grass nature, this is all so wild. Thanks for sharing
loved it, totally smiling watching this.
That was beautiful!