Inside Japan's Forest Island of Destruction - [Abandoned]

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Today we are exploring a Japanese island that has had its original purpose abandoned for over 100 years. As we explore the ruins and remains, we hike through the Japanese island forest finding critters and history along the way
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Komentáře • 344

  • @TokyoLensExplore
    @TokyoLensExplore  Před 3 měsíci +117

    Don’t forget to give that like bottom some love! This is going to be a fun one~

    • @OfficialDialTone
      @OfficialDialTone Před 3 měsíci +20

      I love my like bottom

    • @dandomine
      @dandomine Před 3 měsíci +1

      I can't wait to see to which island you went!

    • @OfficialDialTone
      @OfficialDialTone Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@bonsai-effect lol smack that like bottom!

    • @fortniteismid3402
      @fortniteismid3402 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Have you ever considered filming/uploading these at 60 fps?
      Some of the shots, especially in this video, are so beautiful and it makes me want to see more of the in-between.

    • @Gritt982
      @Gritt982 Před 3 měsíci

      Nice

  • @mrheineken88
    @mrheineken88 Před 3 měsíci +91

    This is just awesome. An empty island, no humans, so much to explore. I could spend days on an island like this and not be bored for one second. Thanks for the adventure Norm.

    • @joshuajohnson2548
      @joshuajohnson2548 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Me too.. I have never wanted to leave my home of nearly 50 years.. until now. People moving in next we have never had neighbors... IAM in da mountains.. away from City Life.. peace full.. or at least it was.. an my girlfriend.. I think I messed up so big time.. an it's probably to late.. God I just want to get away.. Heck go live there I want away from everyone.. just totally alone

  • @Joonivy
    @Joonivy Před 3 měsíci +60

    You know I can't really see the spiderwebs from the monitor so whenever Norm clears out the webs all I see is him waving his stick like a magic wand like he's about to say wingardium leviosa hahaaa

    • @puppude
      @puppude Před 3 měsíci +2

      widdy giddy

    • @miz-ir5yo
      @miz-ir5yo Před 2 měsíci +1

      😂😂

    • @basbeestKT
      @basbeestKT Před 14 dny

      He should have used 'Lumos' in certain areas

  • @michellelasher280
    @michellelasher280 Před 3 měsíci +65

    You have to go back and take us camping here!!! 😲

  • @Level_Up_Nation
    @Level_Up_Nation Před 3 měsíci +16

    Some say that he is still trying to catch the boat and roams the island till this day.

    • @alohathaxted
      @alohathaxted Před 28 dny

      Why didn’t he finish it? So frustrating. Maybe read some maps that are clearly there. Anywhere in the world this would be a day trip national park.

  • @jjc0064
    @jjc0064 Před 3 měsíci +28

    I'm an Overhead Powerlines Patroller in England, so it was funny to me to see you go down a disused path on a mostly abandoned island to see a High Voltage switch pole, almost just like me on an average day 😂
    You have to go back to this amazing island!!

  • @MeItsLiterallyMe
    @MeItsLiterallyMe Před 3 měsíci +26

    Just got home from celebrating my gf getting her master's degree and my birthday. Glad to end our day watching this 💪♥️

    • @mungbean345
      @mungbean345 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Sweet! Congratulations to both of you! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @MeItsLiterallyMe
      @MeItsLiterallyMe Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@mungbean345 thank you!! 💪♥️

  • @JoshBattin
    @JoshBattin Před 3 měsíci +16

    This is why I want to retire in Japan. It's got so much packed into it. Thanks Norm for showing us the beauty we can look forward to if we ever get to visit.

  • @barkustyler6569
    @barkustyler6569 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I could feel your excitement, the lack of research can sometimes yield great content as we get to be surprised right along side you. 10/10!!

  • @chrislessard975
    @chrislessard975 Před 3 měsíci +15

    I was told to leave something so....... something. I love little villages like this. I feel like you can find the 'heart' of the people a lot easier than in a big city, and find more meaningful memories. History was strewn across that island with untold stories left to be discovered. I am sure all the secrets were beyond those pylons.

  • @archaeoalex8916
    @archaeoalex8916 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Brilliant video (as ever). I'm a conflict archaeologist and I've been fascinated by these abandoned island batteries for a while, so I was very excited to see the barrack rooms in the thumbnail. I doubt I'll ever be able to make it out to them in person, so exploring them with you was a real treat. Keep up the good work!

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 Před 3 měsíci +11

    I could explore that island for days. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @jackgray1402
    @jackgray1402 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Norm, I love your adventures and your explorer's spirit so much. You keep me endlessly entertained. Keep up the great work.

  • @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474
    @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474 Před 3 měsíci +10

    This island is really interesting, old defensive locations are, most of the time, interesting. Also what I always like in nature, is the sound of running water (plus points when it drops a bit).
    That view at 34:02 looks like a waterpainting. Beautiful. That water up close is amazing, lovely blue.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Awesome livestream as always Norm. This was an amazing and epic adventure. Those stairs around the 40 min mark even watching on a screen it looked like you were going down even though you’re going up. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.

  • @beckyddasher7660
    @beckyddasher7660 Před 2 měsíci +3

    So much fun to watch. It feels like I'm out there exploring. Japan is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing so much of it with us.

  • @Stormcrow89
    @Stormcrow89 Před 2 měsíci +2

    So sorry I’m late, been having health issues and sleep has been my friend. Being able to catch up with your videos and streams just makes the day better. This island was incredible! I’m always intrigued by historical places and seeing how they came to be or what they are repurposed for, but this reminded me strongly of Where the Wild Things Are, especially the burrowed paths and such. Definitely a treat and a delight. Thank you for taking us with you.

  • @Matthew_McRae
    @Matthew_McRae Před 3 měsíci +5

    @33:13 my favorite moment when I am in nature is just taking a moment to stop, close my eyes, and take deep breathes while listening to the birds chirp and the leaves rustle around me. Nature is the absolute best medicine!
    Thank you for the stream, Norm! What an adventure!

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin Před 3 měsíci +7

    Sorry i missed your stream, but got my first washer and dryer... never has laundry been so entertaining.

  • @lordy7227
    @lordy7227 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for taking us with you onto this awesome Island!

  • @chasdrum
    @chasdrum Před 3 měsíci +4

    That was a lot of fun. One of your best efforts maybe, though there are so many good ones, maybe finding a "best" is pointless. I was so anxious about your making the boat that I was seriously disappointed not to be able to see you get aboard. Tell us the truth. Did you have to spend the night with the boars? You asked for our explorations. The one that came immediately to mind was tracing the Pony Express route across Utah and Nevada with my young son back in the early 90s. Off-roading in the desert miles from civilization. Beautiful and exciting. Had a flat, but didn't run out of gas. Boy and I both loved it, of course. Thank you for your work.

  • @squealerpig
    @squealerpig Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mind blowing. Incredible. Loved this video

  • @Ren_Brands
    @Ren_Brands Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for showing this interisting Island would Love to watch a Video about a longer exploration of the place.

  • @lydiakies9053
    @lydiakies9053 Před měsícem

    Fort Warden State Park, Washington, is one of my favorite places to visit. It looks a lot like this place. Lots of trails and bunkers. I've lost count of the times I've turned down a trail just to see where it went, and ended up somewhere beautiful.
    Thank you for this trip!

  • @KaiDearlove
    @KaiDearlove Před 3 měsíci +2

    This was something to behold...As someone who has just recently moved from living in Ehime for 9 years to Nagano, I am so homesick for the ocean, remote little islands and mountain towns. This was so cool to see. I didn't manage to get to many of the islands that had limited ferrys, mainly made it to the ones that you could get too off of the bridges. The ammount of history packed into the area that nobody really knows about or talks about, be the forienger or locals, is really cool. I hope I can eventually move back to the area and check stuff like this as well as all the little mountain hamlets that have fallen off the map in recent years. Thank you for taking us along!

  • @kayos8013
    @kayos8013 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love the videos! Thank you so much for taking us along

  • @Crazt
    @Crazt Před 3 měsíci +3

    I wish I could be there with you. This kind of stuff was my dream when I was stationed there.

  • @leahnardo
    @leahnardo Před 3 měsíci +2

    Fun walk, good history, and a plethora of spider webs. Every hike! My best hike is probably the Silver Falls trails in Oregon, USA. Ten waterfalls, and so much green. Just out of the way enough that it's not crowded, too!

  • @afifabdullah7566
    @afifabdullah7566 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Only today i get to see this.. So beautiful, definitely marking this area for future incoming travel! Thank you, Mr. Norm. 🙏

  • @bobbicatton
    @bobbicatton Před 3 měsíci +2

    This was fascinating! Thank you for taking us along😊

  • @CrypticM3rc
    @CrypticM3rc Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can't wait loving the streams so far!

  • @matthewwalker6621
    @matthewwalker6621 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video, thank you for doing it .

  • @TheDeadJedi
    @TheDeadJedi Před 27 dny

    This is great, I really love the long POV walkthrough videos

  • @endangeredmarmot4518
    @endangeredmarmot4518 Před 2 měsíci

    Cool little adventure! You have to love when a whim turns out to be such a good find.

  • @katiew1021
    @katiew1021 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wonderful! I loved the contrast of hiking into the mountains with the spectacular view of the ocean. The buildings were also fascinating. Thanks again.

  • @yasao_art
    @yasao_art Před 3 měsíci +10

    You honestly found the most amazing place - but the true hero of this journey was definitely the stick. ;) What a great travel companion for you.
    But I also loved seeing the heron, such a wonderful encounter. ♥

  • @lucas-brianchristen8846
    @lucas-brianchristen8846 Před měsícem

    What an amazing adventure! I love how I get the feeling that I'm exploring it myself. Thanks!

  • @jamesb2651
    @jamesb2651 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing video. I don’t get to travel much and I should definitely do more trekking. With videos like this, I feel like I can take a moment and refocus from a crazy day. Thank you!

  • @sanashi27
    @sanashi27 Před měsícem

    This is probably one of my favorite videos of yours just cause it really felt like watching someone go on an adventure. There were so many things to see! I also thought you'd just find some abandoned village on there but you found more interesting and awesome areas. I'm so glad you went up all of those stairs cause it was interesting to see where they lead to although I am also curious about the paths you didn't take (but since they don't seem safe, I guess I'd never know what's on them).
    I love how it all ended up on a path near the sea and you have to walk at the edge of the island cause we saw so much greens and the end has a lot of beautiful blues on there with the sky as well. I also chuckled when you found another short set of stairs when you were about to end the video cause you have to check it out which I bet made a video a few more minutes longer than it should've been. Would've liked the ending to be you seeing the boat but you had to hurry there. Hope there would end up being more surprising videos like this someday!

  • @michellevandyke5000
    @michellevandyke5000 Před 3 měsíci +4

    YES! Southern California desert 🏜 is excitedly waiting! 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @monsieurduquack5440
    @monsieurduquack5440 Před 3 měsíci +2

    1:07:11
    Look at those water currents, when I was there in the area last summer, I was half amazed and terrified that I can see such strong currents just a couple of meters off the shore.
    it's also quite impressive how the ferry captains maneuver their boats quite nimbly in often tight spaces between islands

  • @brooksnorthcutt668
    @brooksnorthcutt668 Před 3 měsíci

    I can feel my mind ease as I watch the trees pass by on those trails. So much green~ will be revisiting this one

  • @madamenightslayer8946
    @madamenightslayer8946 Před 2 měsíci

    That is awesome. Maybe you can go back one day and explore longer. Such a nice little oasis. ❤

  • @WiscoMel
    @WiscoMel Před 3 měsíci

    There was SO much more to this island than I had expected. Loved seeing all the different ruins and listening to you experiencing things for the first time. What a cool spot. I hope you can bring us back again someday!!

  • @FableM3
    @FableM3 Před 3 měsíci

    Norm, this walk you took us on was gorgeous. Just the exact sort of place I like to go find, and the perfect time of year to go see it. Thank you for taking us with you!

  • @mayonaise000
    @mayonaise000 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow what an absolutely majestic experience. 8/10 stairs but 10/10 view, which naturally helps the stairs up to 10/10. A true stair-prophet, you are.

  • @edtuckerartist
    @edtuckerartist Před měsícem

    Would love to see a overnight stay video from this island, way more time to explore and see what's there.

  • @kriss153
    @kriss153 Před 2 měsíci

    Just discovered your channel today and watched three of your amazing adventures already. Thanks for sharing 🥝🇳🇿

  • @nihwa6691
    @nihwa6691 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was amazing!! Please do more! :D You should totally go back and explore more when not on a time limit, would love to see the abandoned village here too~

  • @sheilaellvira5198
    @sheilaellvira5198 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loved the combination of nice views and bits of history during this walk!

  • @obiwon84
    @obiwon84 Před měsícem

    Daisetsuzan national Park was probably the coolest place I've been to. I want to go back and hike all the way across it.

  • @KIWIND1981
    @KIWIND1981 Před 3 měsíci

    this was a great walk, love the end when you were walking by the ocean. looks so peaceful.

  • @zanerangel6417
    @zanerangel6417 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Those views are breathtaking man please go back!

  • @LanuxLuvsU
    @LanuxLuvsU Před 3 měsíci +2

    Subbed last night! You've helped calm my anxiety so much with these videos. So excited im catching a live :>

    • @valen.222
      @valen.222 Před 3 měsíci +1

      He has two channels too! Oh ,and he's doing a "1 million seconds" trip to celebrate getting 1M followers, so there'll be a lot more of these videos in the near future :D

  • @norcaligirl8579
    @norcaligirl8579 Před 3 měsíci

    It would be so easy to get lost on that island for days. So many trails and paths.
    What a truly amazing place. So much to explore and experience. I would love to experience it first hand.

  • @jazi-san4563
    @jazi-san4563 Před 2 měsíci

    Reminds me of my home town when I was younger and fishing with my dad.

  • @jeanproctor3663
    @jeanproctor3663 Před 3 měsíci

    What a lovely hidden gem! Thanks for taking us all on this trip with you, Norm. I'm really enjoying watching, as I know lots of other people are too. 😁👍

  • @daved6762
    @daved6762 Před 6 dny

    Crazy how well build those building must of been

  • @dcmackc01
    @dcmackc01 Před 2 měsíci

    It's wonderful to see the old batteries and what's left of the supporting structures.

  • @christinemeyers8184
    @christinemeyers8184 Před 3 měsíci

    I love nature and how much you let us see of it on your walk.

  • @novelynflippo5890
    @novelynflippo5890 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was so nervous about you missing the boat! And then you didnt show us ! Lol!

    • @ankleteeth
      @ankleteeth Před 2 měsíci

      He did miss the boat. Rumor has it that he is still stuck on the island to this day...

  • @veronicaclarke7499
    @veronicaclarke7499 Před 3 měsíci

    'Got to make the boat ooh steps!' Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us. (I hope you made the boat.)

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am pre 50k gang... still got the sticker you gave me and my broken mug for the next mile stone. Laundry is dun now, but it is wifi and can watch it from my phone. Let explore!

  • @KatieCeee
    @KatieCeee Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your poking stick is giving main character energy 🙌🏻

  • @Topgun232
    @Topgun232 Před měsícem

    I love how easily you get distracted mid-sentence or mid-thought by something in the background xD

  • @ChiChisStreams
    @ChiChisStreams Před 3 měsíci

    That scenery next to the water! LOVE IT!

  • @whyisthisathingnow...
    @whyisthisathingnow... Před 3 měsíci

    The way you brandished that stick made me suddenly feel like I was in a first person action adventure rpg haha

  • @TheDMLOL
    @TheDMLOL Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the awesome stream!

  • @icaro_ch3946
    @icaro_ch3946 Před 3 měsíci

    That was a amazing walk! Thank you Norm for sharing it.

  • @kai928
    @kai928 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Inhabited was the word you were looking for. I got curious as well and googled it. 😅

  • @creationsbyarathia8662
    @creationsbyarathia8662 Před 2 měsíci

    This was a favorite video ❤

  • @Anonymous551656
    @Anonymous551656 Před 3 měsíci

    I cycled the Shimanami Kaido last year, these islands are so beautiful. I'm going to have to spend more time there in a future visit.

  • @undauntedtheoni
    @undauntedtheoni Před 3 měsíci

    So much beauty at every turn. Lovely walk

  • @Arien17k
    @Arien17k Před 2 měsíci

    What an awesome place! Also I find it extremely funny how a lil Japanese mostly abandoned island(I saw a vegetable garden that seemed well kept near the pier🤔) has more direction signs than my city 😂

  • @sehlenghockalex2194
    @sehlenghockalex2194 Před 3 měsíci

    this is such an adventure video log. i totally enjoyed it dude. thanks for sweating it out for us viewers 🙏🏻

  • @drdreddmanofmystery9482
    @drdreddmanofmystery9482 Před 3 měsíci +6

    "You're a wizard, Harry!"
    "I shall cast Begone-ius Spiderwebbus!"

  • @zoien3930
    @zoien3930 Před měsícem

    Loved this

  • @bellaspatiogarden3493
    @bellaspatiogarden3493 Před 3 měsíci

    This was stunningly beautiful

  • @kenziedayne4234
    @kenziedayne4234 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That overgrown stairway near the end...Indiana Jones vibes. Really cool.

  • @Amps_
    @Amps_ Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing. There were some great sights to see. Thanks for sharing norm!

  • @rec0n3r
    @rec0n3r Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful! i often have to pause the video to process the beautiful scenery.

  • @Buddey89
    @Buddey89 Před 3 měsíci

    That was an immensly interesting island.
    So much history and stuff to explore.
    Safe travels and see you again real soon :)

  • @alecangelo7443
    @alecangelo7443 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for this Norm.... a little remnant of the past with spectacular views...

  • @everett-tnredsfan
    @everett-tnredsfan Před 3 měsíci

    Really enjoy your videos showing all of these amazing areas of Japan. I hope to someday get there myself. Have always been fascinated by Japan.

  • @specialjellies
    @specialjellies Před 2 měsíci

    Wow .. thank you❣️💯

  • @vanrum
    @vanrum Před 3 měsíci

    What a nice & wunderfull place to live. Beautiful island!

  • @avatarLT
    @avatarLT Před 3 měsíci

    Incredible looking island. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

  • @Nyukiiy
    @Nyukiiy Před 3 měsíci

    that was such an incredible tour of a very unique place, thank goodness you found that stick for spider webs, don't know how you would have made it through all of that without it. XD that was really fun, thank you!

  • @KirstenReusch
    @KirstenReusch Před 3 měsíci

    Expanding my list of locations by leaps and bounds. This one goes on for the history, but also the more unique views of the water and bridge. Safe travels. 💜✌🐦

  • @jarshaarashi
    @jarshaarashi Před 3 měsíci

    My husband and I loved watching this video. It was very relaxing as I spent most of my day getting a catbus tattoo 🤣 thanks for doing videos like these!!

  • @Cucu22DR
    @Cucu22DR Před 3 měsíci

    The whole walk, What a treat 😆

  • @thetypebeast
    @thetypebeast Před 3 měsíci

    This place was cool! I especially liked the eddies at the end!

  • @nicolee567
    @nicolee567 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved the video and all the different old buildings, reminds me a bit of when I used to go camping on Angel Island in the US!

  • @mantailuaa
    @mantailuaa Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful island and ruins. The whirlpools look kind of dangerous though. Gorgeous nature!

  • @GBCrush
    @GBCrush Před 3 měsíci

    @tokyo lens explore thank your showing us the boar holes and the home of large-boar guns. I find old structures and military history fascinating so this has become my favourite stop so far!
    As for my stops. Breaking off the tour group to stay the night in Dingle Ireland and climb the hill above the town was one of the most rewarding left turns I've made.
    See you real soon!

  • @rioichiuzumakado4700
    @rioichiuzumakado4700 Před 3 měsíci

    This is definitely a fun adventure 😊

  • @jordanray7868
    @jordanray7868 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm new here and this video is scratching a very specific itch and ima need more content like this 😅

  • @gooutoffashion
    @gooutoffashion Před 3 měsíci

    Imagine an adventure video game with a mysterious atmosphere and puzzles in this environment😮.

  • @jennyq.3787
    @jennyq.3787 Před 3 měsíci

    I loved this walk so much. It reminded me of a video game. I thought I was going to see a board game confrontation.😂 thank you for the adventure!

  • @Sunila_DragonladyCH
    @Sunila_DragonladyCH Před 3 měsíci

    To answer your question. I didn't explore that much. But one of my favourite places ever, was a marble quarry on the island of Iona in Scotland, it's also been abandoned around a century ago. Iona is about the same size as this place and has a lot to offer too.