Exploring Japan's Rural Villages (Leaving the Abandoned School)

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Komentáře • 148

  • @TokyoLensExplore
    @TokyoLensExplore  Před 2 měsíci +37

    If you haven't seen the MAIN 1 Million Second video yet..... You're missing out!! czcams.com/video/FhWbhTn0aB4/video.html
    Let me know what you thought below!

    • @nickplaysrs539
      @nickplaysrs539 Před 2 měsíci +2

      The main video was amazing so many cool places, makes me want to explore!

    • @KING_PHILLIP
      @KING_PHILLIP Před měsícem

      My friend you need to invest in a good pair of hiking boots- I think I’ve seen you slip once in each of the last three videos I’ve seen. Don’t want you to hurt yourself! 🙏

  • @chrislessard975
    @chrislessard975 Před 2 měsíci +80

    That is the definition of this channel, exploring Rural Japan. And Jay walking Rural Japan. And falling down in Rural Japan. 😂😂😂😂 I can't wait to see what happens and see how quickly I can get a bingo. Lol

    • @killmimes
      @killmimes Před 2 měsíci +8

      How not to get hit by a vehicle in rural Japan!

  • @kingleonidas6420
    @kingleonidas6420 Před 2 měsíci +19

    the mist...the mountains...the clouds...the rain...the constant sound of the running river...the space....perfect!

  • @stevenchock8818
    @stevenchock8818 Před 2 měsíci +18

    I bicycled through the Iya Valley last month. Didn't realize till now that I was so close to the abandoned schoolhouse. I remember stopping at that blue bridge by the power station and taking pictures of the houses along the river. Was an amazing ride through the valley.

  • @YsabetJustYsabet
    @YsabetJustYsabet Před 2 měsíci +14

    It was the weirdest thing, but while watching this I swear that I could smell rain. Considering that I live in the Sonoran Desert and it was 106F today with 5% humidity, *no,* no rain. But I thought I did, over and over and over again.
    Thank you for giving me the rain and the mist and the river for a little while; this was just beautiful.

  • @AngelaBrinker
    @AngelaBrinker Před měsícem +4

    So beautiful. I love a good "gloomy" day, I think they can be much prettier than the classic sunshine-y days people usually call beautiful.

  • @myleswillis
    @myleswillis Před 2 měsíci +4

    Oh man I feel your pain with alarms. Slept right though a 7.4 earthquake in Turkey. Hotel staff were in disbelief.

  • @TheRedOGRE
    @TheRedOGRE Před měsícem +2

    Loved hearing your story of your first time in japan. Sometimes it's nice to have a story to zone out to while taking in the sites. Really appreciate it. Thanks for the upload!

  • @JoeSchmmo
    @JoeSchmmo Před 2 měsíci +20

    The walk is amazing! THE Definition of a Explore channel! Please keep it going and making amazing content!

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Před měsícem +4

    Awesome video as always Norm. Your walking videos are some of the most inspiring and amazing videos on CZcams you really captured the essence and beauty of Japan 🇯🇵. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures around Japan 🇯🇵.

  • @MrFishandChipsOBE
    @MrFishandChipsOBE Před 2 měsíci +9

    Always a relaxing time with Norm....unless he falls over of course!!

  • @InconsistentManner
    @InconsistentManner Před 2 měsíci +2

    I was not expecting the slip and fall. that... that really got me good. I jumped in my seat from that. glad you are okay. EDIT: oh try to get some YakTrax for a quick slip on for stairs and ice.

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I’ve always enjoyed looking at abandoned spaces/places and trying to image just what they were in the past.

  • @loisr1560
    @loisr1560 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Wonderful to see you handled that slip masterfully. Hi from Australia.

  • @JoyNova
    @JoyNova Před 2 měsíci +6

    Damn, that was cold of that small car to let that whole bus back up all the way to the end 😂

  • @alexven92
    @alexven92 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You talking about your first trip in 2005 made me SOOO nostalgic about the times we didn't have smartphones and had to use actual maps and such. My last trip to Japan was in 2011 and back then a smartphone wasn't as widely adopted so I didn't have a smartphone but the following year I did and everything changed permanently in my travels after that. But I will still hold onto my dearest memories of having to navigate Tokyo with a map it was so damn fun. Also no google reviews for places to eat, you just had to get lucky walking into a place or had to get a recommendation from a local. Anyways, thanks Norm for your stories!

  • @fnorazril
    @fnorazril Před 2 měsíci +5

    Rainy foggy splendor will always be my favorite view of the various valleys of Japan. The light grey of cloud cover and fog makes the green seem more vibrant and really stand out. As always, thank you!

  • @tonyunderwood5223
    @tonyunderwood5223 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Whenever I travel and stay at hotels in different states in America I call the front desk and set up a wakeup call so I'd have time to get up and be ready before check out at the end of the week. I also believe there would be a boat dock on the river down those steps you showed us.

  • @yasao_art
    @yasao_art Před 2 měsíci +5

    The mist, the rainfall, the birdsong and the moss...They all made for a very atmospheric, beautiful walk. But I'm still so sorry that you slipped on these evil stairs D:

  • @KirstenReusch
    @KirstenReusch Před 2 měsíci +2

    Shikoku breathes and fills my soul with absolute peace. Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, rain or shine. Can't believe how muddy the river is with all the rain. Blessed to have seen it in the sun last spring. Thank you for this restorative stroll. 💜✌️🐦 PS had absolute fun with the chat during the premiere, too

  • @sagrud
    @sagrud Před 2 měsíci +2

    i could literally follow you and your stories while taking a walk through these beautiful mountains for hours. Thank you for that time

  • @LetsgowithHyro
    @LetsgowithHyro Před 2 měsíci +1

    I cannot express how much gratitude I have for you taking the time to make these amazing videos and the love and passion you put in each and everyone of them. In my language we say "Danki" (Thank you)🙏🏼👍🏼Greetings from Aruba.

  • @smccoole
    @smccoole Před 2 měsíci +6

    These are so wonderful and breathtaking. Thanks for sharing them with us!

  • @icaro_ch3946
    @icaro_ch3946 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The best way to Start my day is to listen to Norm. Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @dollyista
    @dollyista Před měsícem

    i love how there are no cuts in the video. it feels like im walking along with you (especially with listening to your stories!) this is such an amazing channel ive come across and i love this type of content, thank you!

  • @grintalcycles8266
    @grintalcycles8266 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video was incredible. Those are the roads I love riding my bike on. There are always so many things to see.

  • @abbyelgonzalez1891
    @abbyelgonzalez1891 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Every time I see a video involving the school, I HAVE to click and watch ASAP

  • @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474
    @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Congrats with 100k, thank you for the amazing content and the amazing 1 mil seconds adventure. Also thank you for your adventuring spirit, it is slowly rubbing off of me and changing how I perceive the area around me. I hope to be able to walk there between the mountains (if I'm able to, in the morning. The mist, aaah the mist)

  • @maryrottman1530
    @maryrottman1530 Před 2 měsíci +2

    It was a really nice walk. So peaceful.

  • @michellevandyke5000
    @michellevandyke5000 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautiful walk. Love from the Southern California Desert 🏜 😍

  • @MariaFletcher-bf5pk
    @MariaFletcher-bf5pk Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hay norm can't wait to see this. I know it's gonna be fun and entertaining as usual. catch you later. luv from the uk 👍🇬🇧❤️

  • @kathrynlebda780
    @kathrynlebda780 Před 2 měsíci +2

    As always, it was beautiful and relaxing to enjoy this rainy walk with you.
    I've totally alreayd started saving for the most epic Hokkaido campervan trip with K Squared

  • @LifesHourglass
    @LifesHourglass Před 15 dny

    ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE VIDEO EVER

  • @findingbalance7884
    @findingbalance7884 Před měsícem

    Love all the forest and mist and green

  • @jasonlynch2919
    @jasonlynch2919 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Wow the scenery of Japan is gorgeous. Thanks for doing a video like this.

  • @georgedahlgren5941
    @georgedahlgren5941 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Looking forward to the camera work and heartfelt commentary 😊

  • @littlewigglemonster7691
    @littlewigglemonster7691 Před 2 měsíci +3

    These are so relaxing to watch after work. Thanks

  • @akahayden
    @akahayden Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks Norm! Now I have a great video to watch tonight!!!!

  • @lydiakies9053
    @lydiakies9053 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video is giving me crazy My Neighbor Totoro vibes.

  • @MuhammadMuslimBinLaslie
    @MuhammadMuslimBinLaslie Před 6 dny +1

    Beautiful amazing fantastic exciting video in these channel.💯💯💯💢💢💢💥💥💥💪💪💪👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👈

  • @conansredbowtie
    @conansredbowtie Před 2 měsíci +2

    Dude that fall made me jump. Jump scares are not what I came for 😂

  • @TheRedOGRE
    @TheRedOGRE Před měsícem

    Wow! so beautiful. Subscribed!! きれい。すばらし

  • @Emogirl10022
    @Emogirl10022 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love ur videos and i love watching people explain abandoned places:D

  • @thempstead
    @thempstead Před 2 měsíci

    Lovely feeling of all the greenery in the rain

  • @Yurie13
    @Yurie13 Před měsícem

    thanks for the ride.. 👍
    man, i wish i could go here..
    definitely the type of place that i want to bike at..

  • @PhantomRaver
    @PhantomRaver Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was so fun to watch Norm ! Always wondered what the area or what village was near the school would be like. Thanks for always taking us along your adventures !

  • @sanashi27
    @sanashi27 Před 2 měsíci

    The place looks nice and peaceful but it's still nice to see vehicles going through the area cause it doesn't seem like you're completely alone even when you don't see people around. There's really something different when the weather is rainy so it's awesome you made this video when the weather is like that. The curious and gamer part of me wants to know where all of the stairs you passed by leads to. There was so many of them and you can't see where they end! I'm also curious about the tunnel but th longer path is nicer and just gives a bit more adventurous vibes so it's a better choice. Watching this makes me wish I could also just walk around places outside lol.

  • @mvbvshart
    @mvbvshart Před 2 měsíci +2

    Excellent, just what I needed

  • @maestergiguruzugi404
    @maestergiguruzugi404 Před 26 dny

    i wish i could hang out in there, luving those views...

  • @LivvyAlexW
    @LivvyAlexW Před 2 měsíci +1

    Loving these countryside videos!!!! It’s gorgeous there!

  • @howtoduit
    @howtoduit Před 2 měsíci +1

    So jealous Norm! About 15 years ago , I used to watch CZcams videos of a foreigner in Japan film his walks through rural Japan and mountainside villages.. I’ve since then always wanted to visit Japan so I could do the exact same thing ! (Haven’t made it there yet but hopefully someday soon)

  • @wangxianist
    @wangxianist Před měsícem

    place so beautiful i almost cried 😣

  • @NortherlyK
    @NortherlyK Před 2 měsíci +1

    Have y'all seen the videos of the story of Norm's first trip to Sapporo? It's so amazing to see how more confident he is now.
    Norm, thank you for continuing to document your experiences. It's been amazing to see your journey.

  • @mvbvshart
    @mvbvshart Před 2 měsíci

    So relaxing, the fog just made everything even more better and now I wanna do this walk as well. Thanks for amazing video ❤

  • @just-in-japan
    @just-in-japan Před 2 měsíci

    Really great video! I actually live fairly close to there actually and it's such a beautiful place to drive though. The mountains of Shikoku have honestly been so unexpectedly beautiful. You should check out Mt. Ishizuchi if you haven't already 😁

  • @johnlandford3118
    @johnlandford3118 Před měsícem

    Holy shit the beauty of the scenery

  • @01Grimjoe
    @01Grimjoe Před 2 měsíci

    Love the dark rainy days there!

  • @HappyBerryCrochet
    @HappyBerryCrochet Před 2 měsíci

    Really enjoying these videos, softypapa vibes which takes me back ☺️🙏

  • @sacryx5702
    @sacryx5702 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very nice walk, loved the nature shots in this one!!

  • @thundreturtle
    @thundreturtle Před 2 měsíci

    Dude you gave ma a nice jum-scare with that slip :D. Good thing you were ok

  • @martinloo
    @martinloo Před 2 měsíci

    The way you avoid filming the other walkers. so smooth. lol. "oh look at these steps, (dang they haven't passed yet) oh look at that house up there!"

  • @MariaFletcher-bf5pk
    @MariaFletcher-bf5pk Před 2 měsíci

    thank you Norm for sharing 👍 Absolutely stunning walk. it's a shame those hiking trails are so over grown. b safe take care Norm. luv from the uk 🇬🇧👍❤️❤️

  • @Twilyhtmist
    @Twilyhtmist Před 2 měsíci

    No, no - Thank YOU! This was indeed a glorious walk, and so VERY beautiful; it's ideal for me, because I love a walk through wooded areas with a light rain. It just does something healing for my soul every time... so this is voyeuristic shin rin yoku at it's best! 😊

  • @distortionpedal
    @distortionpedal Před 2 měsíci

    I need to be in those mountains !!

  • @shinyamato
    @shinyamato Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very much love this walk thank you Norm. Walking one hour straight in the rural where is no bus, I just wondering did you park the car on the next village?

  • @lordy7227
    @lordy7227 Před 2 měsíci

    7:00 Now I am awake XD
    Please keep safe, Norm :)

  • @El-Hombre-Random
    @El-Hombre-Random Před 2 měsíci

    7:00 omg thats hurt, i can feel this

  • @yugotime1598
    @yugotime1598 Před 2 měsíci

    Holy shit this is beautiful. I'd definitely like to live there for a while.

  • @lroknrobn
    @lroknrobn Před 2 měsíci

    I love your videos! There is a woman who does similar but without commentary, you give us a glimpse into the daily and historic aspects. Keep doing your thing, you have earned a new sub

  • @allisonrobertson5423
    @allisonrobertson5423 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the video!
    Mist + Fog = Awesomeness
    (Also, that story reminds me of the time I fell asleep while I was babysitting lol)

  • @tj37475
    @tj37475 Před 2 měsíci

    One of the best, most scenic walks you've done Norm, just beautiful! This type of scenery is why I fell in love with Japan. I hope to get back there one day and find these gorgeous places you have shown us. Thanks and take care. TJ ... BTW I think your gimbal is dying??

  • @PaleHROse
    @PaleHROse Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful, old japan

  • @jeanmetzger9359
    @jeanmetzger9359 Před 2 měsíci

    Japan is so beautiful.

  • @cheriestolze
    @cheriestolze Před 2 měsíci

    Another video that makes me want to visit Japan.

  • @nightchicken283
    @nightchicken283 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for showing us rural japan Norm!

  • @martinvalencia798
    @martinvalencia798 Před 2 měsíci

    I love these walks

  • @wanderinggypsymimi
    @wanderinggypsymimi Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏Norm for this video… 😊
    I’ll definitely do more exploring next year when I head to Japan again..

  • @mitsuakidante8186
    @mitsuakidante8186 Před 2 měsíci

    I always wonder how many people live on that village near the abandoned school, because as you can see even when there are so many houses some of them does look abandoned like caved in roof or overgrown near the entrance or even like moldy appliances outside of the houses

  • @jw1548
    @jw1548 Před 2 měsíci

    good videos to watch/listen to while I work, thanks!

  • @nekolover-iq4ug
    @nekolover-iq4ug Před 2 měsíci

    it would be interesting if you met a few people from the village and interviewed them

  • @lT7StevenWingslT7
    @lT7StevenWingslT7 Před 2 měsíci

    As always, your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.

  • @itsheymonth
    @itsheymonth Před 2 měsíci

    Time well spent ❤

  • @banana_necessary
    @banana_necessary Před 2 měsíci

    It would be fascinating to see images of the town before population decline and the decay. The area is stunning, the sheer cost and effort to develop a settlement in the area must have meant there were a good number of people who wanted to live there and there was some type of industry to justify the level of development.

  • @LordZonaxe
    @LordZonaxe Před 2 měsíci

    congrats in reaching 100k on this channel

  • @TheThomasites
    @TheThomasites Před 2 měsíci

    😌Been a stress filled week. Looking forward to this. 🥰

  • @SOFTCOCOGIRL
    @SOFTCOCOGIRL Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Norm, can you do a video about exploring JApans most southern islands? The islands below Okinawa up to Yakushima?

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 Před 2 měsíci

    The fog is amazing.

  • @tiagopardal4109
    @tiagopardal4109 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Norm! I love your content! Amazing walk!

  • @benvars5889
    @benvars5889 Před měsícem

    my thoughts on this walk: pretty

  • @pozzo6828
    @pozzo6828 Před 2 měsíci

    Lovely video. Much appreciated.

  • @RFBennett
    @RFBennett Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you, Norm... I need a nap now...

  • @n4rut089animereviewer
    @n4rut089animereviewer Před 2 měsíci +1

    Internet/Manga Cafe adventures could have turned out into a manga scene where the protagonist gets smacked awake.

    • @n4rut089animereviewer
      @n4rut089animereviewer Před 2 měsíci

      If you have more stories like that you could do a Playlist called Norm's Bizzare Adventures, reference to Jojo Bizzare Adventures.

  • @SilentRoses
    @SilentRoses Před 2 měsíci

    Honestly a lot of your video's are being added to my To Do list when me and my partner eventually visit Japan! Just gotta decide if we save to visit Japan or buy 3000 bags of cookies, the cost is very similar lol

  • @Fern8
    @Fern8 Před 2 měsíci +1

    待ちきれないよ!☺️👏👏

  • @griffrafff
    @griffrafff Před 2 měsíci

    Caught this one live! One less video I have to binge later lmao

  • @MeanCalifa
    @MeanCalifa Před 2 měsíci

    Lived in Japan before for a couple of years. Went there to learn Japanese and while learning got a job in a hotel in Tokyo. Always wanted to go to Shikoku but unfortunately, Tokyo life and having a girlfriend who was mostly a Shibuya 101 kinda of girl never let me explore beyond the outskirts of Tokyo.
    Luckly after a year of leaving i joined a Cruise Ship crew and got to visit some other areas like Nagasaki and Hiroshima and then the pandemic came and i just decided to stay put in my country, where i'm still staying.
    Even today i still wish to go and explore Shikoku as the wilderness and untamed wilds call to me (also a lot of places there resemble my parents birthplace in my country). Also i always wanted since i was a kid to go and see the whirpools of Tokushima. Maybe when i'm old and my life stabilizes.

  • @electriczombie2573
    @electriczombie2573 Před 2 měsíci

    sad to see him leave the school :(

  • @floccinaucci
    @floccinaucci Před 2 měsíci

    A few minutes late, so rewound to start. Have got live chat off so I can enjoy premiere from the beginning without spoilers.

  • @JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst
    @JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst Před 2 měsíci

    My Son is currently in BC working in the bush as a geophysics assistant. I told him to watch out for bears and he said they have multiple bear bangers and lots of bear spray; I was thinking about when I lived in bear country in Northern Ontario 🇨🇦
    I'm going to watch this when I crawl into bed and I can't wait.

  • @coleenhamlin1795
    @coleenhamlin1795 Před 10 dny

    This was an amazing video!!! I love that you show us the not normal/regular areas of Japan!!😊 It feels like I'm actually there also!!❤ I'm thinking a walking stick might be a good tool to have along!!😅lol