I have watched, quite literally, every video on the Japan tsunami I could find. Your video, is the first to truly humanize the disaster of 2011. The cadence of your speech, and your choice of prose for your narration is extremely effective. My sincere compliments to you.
I have watched every video of the Japanese tsunami and have been touched by all the videos. Right now my heart 💕 is very heavy. Nine years later. The people of these towns have suffered so much hurt and hardship, but seem so gracious and caring of others. I'm praying for their recovery and rebuild.
What a wonderful story. Watching this 8 years later still brought tears to my eyes. I pray for these people in their towns may they recover and restore themselves. Thank you for sharing this
What an excellent production! There are no words to describe how hurt I have become with this and the thousands of posted videos. I'm hurt because I couldn't be there to help. Retired firefighter and disabled after I left the fire service. I needed this video, all those who have and will see this video need it too. A truly above professional video. Thank you!
I can not believe how long it has taken me to find this video so beautifully put together with so much respect and sensitivity to the people. my heart goes out to everyone still striving for the small part of normality. may God bless you all you are all in my prayers.
Just imagine......one of the largest earthquakes EVER, then one of the largest tsunamis EVER, followed by devastating gas fires burning for days, then the worst nuclear melt down EVER. I truly feel so terrible for these poor people, and what they’ve had to endure. Swept away on a three story building??? Thats FIFTY FEET HIGH!!
Thank you help8help for your comments. I have tried contacting youtube about possibly promoting it but as of yet no reply. It is coming up to the one year anniversary of this tragic event and the world needs to see this and other documentaries to remind them that things are still the same. I was hoping that by putting my Doco up on youtube it might actually be seen by the world as I thought that was the original application of youtube....maybe I am wrong.
I'm speechless... I watched the whole video and all I can say is that,I love your work and I pray the people of Japan will soon,go back to their normal lives once and for all.
Thank u and God bless u for writing and sharing this story. It is a story of hope, courage and determination. These survivors are so brave and have so much faith in thier hearts even after experiencing so much tragedy. Again thank you for sharing 5hier story.
Thank you my Dear for this documentary! It is a long monologue just like a loving priests mess for those who lost their lives & thse who by what ever reasn survived! Thank you again to make this commentary in all aspects !Wouldn't it be good to make after 8 years a follow up documentary to gather again new faith & courage & fond's for all those people ! Please! A heart felt hug to you from The Netherlands....!
help8help • It's possible that the Aussiephotographer is more known for his more risqué video uploads, therefore fewer people of decency take him seriously, thus do not view. Just a theory.
Sobering video, i appreciate your honesty in making this video and how the lifes of all those affected, affected you. I work for a Japanese company, they are wonderful people, meak but strong, polite but at the same time single minded, watching this video has been a real eye-opener, the Tsunami fascinated me when it occured, it still does, but what it shows, its after effect, the mentality of the Japanese to rise to the challenage and overcome, start again and morn at the same time. Qudos for this video, its well made, well narratted and made from the HEART. Regards from France.
This video is one of the most clear, credible and compelling insights into the unimaginably horrific tragedy that befell the Japanese coastline and the people within it! This will forever remain a significant historical video document of a most incredible event! Of all the haunting images and videos that I have seen of the aftermath, none was so utterly bizarre and ethereal as the sight of Japanese Maritime Defence Force Rescue and Recovery Dive Teams searching, room by room for victims in houses that had been washed into the harbour and had sunk to the seabed! Pairs of Divers entered a house whilst others waited outside monitering their safety, and they were literally swimming into an underwater kitchen amid the rice cooker, microwave oven, bowls, plates and cups, etc, of this modern, everyday place that looked perfectly normal, other than for the presence of these two Military Divers swimming through it on the harbour floor! At it's furthest, the tsunami travelled 6 miles inland and at it's highest point it reached 128 feet, figures virtually beyond human comprehension in this context! A multistorey hospital stood on a mountain at the highest point overlooking a coastal town, yet the tsunami flooded to the ceiling the hospital ground floor level, 128 feet above the entire town and everyone left in it! A 9+ Richter Scale earthquake, a major tsunami and a nuclear plant meltdown, explosion and widespread fallout rendering otherwise undamaged buildings and entire communities uninhabitable for generations to come! This was the most significant event in my lifetime and I can only hope that it is never surpassed...
The most touching of all the many videos of the vast tragedy that was the Japanese tsunami. Thank you for your compassionate & thoughtful account of the personal losses & the beginnings of recovery.
Cudos for your video mate..your trip would have been heartbreaking..so its understandable you breaking down. Love to all those Japanese people affected..Our hearts are with you..Love from Australia Feb 5th 2020.
Bravo Mr.Aussie. A poignant look into this devastating tragedy. Most of the world only sees these disasters in a Holywood action movie. Your account taken from the survivors is told with a 'matter of fact' punch to the gut tone. Without your photographs, It is a finality that is hard to comprehend.
So sad to see such beautiful people in such a sad and desperate place, however beauty surrounds them still. I will share your story , I don’t cry at many things but you did bring that tear to my eye. Bless you for bringing this to us through such warmth and sympathy. Bless all those that have lost their lives and to those that survived. If you ever get to speak to any of these people again please tell them that I think of them and that they are not just pictures on a screen. I wish I could do more to help...regards, much love.
Japanese, a credit to the human race. After the unbelievable loss and destruction, they still stand strong and still smile. This video I feel, has been done in a respectful manner, whilst showing us personal experiences, both sad and in some cases very lucky. Very emotive and powerful. Thank you.
Japan has so many empty villages in other areas they are giving away houses there. One can’t help but wonder if they just want them to move. They aren’t seaside though but mountains. Little work there.
Excellent video. Heartbreaking! I wondered how they were doing after that terrible quake and tsunami! Its so sad. My prayers go out to those people. May God help them get back on their feet again.
hey Frank, its Phillip. i think Dillion introduced us at that thing in calabasas a few years back. never thought a youtube video comment section is somewhere i would run into you, but life is cool that way sometimes, anyways, can you do me a favor and let 'Lyssa know i left my bag in the trunk of either Angie or Suzie's red car , when they came and picked Lillian and i to go the meeting with Charlie and Tom. please let me know if you can, nice seeing you again. Well, obviously youtube comments dont quite count as seeing someone, but the sentiment is there .
New Zealand had that huge quake about a month before this and they are on the border of the pacific plate just like Japan, I can't help but think if they are connected somehow.
It's Only When Things Are at There Worst Humans Show There Best, Nothing is more powerful than nature, The Only Thing That Comes Close Is Love, But You Can't Have One Without The other, To All Who Have Died May There Souls Rest In Peace And To The Ones Who are Still Alive God Be With You and With Compassion and the Love You Have For One another The World Will See x
I have watched everything l can find on this tragedy and my heart has been broken for thise who have suffered so much through this. Not impressed with their government, and many of their "councils". Shame on the rest of the people of Japan for not helping more too.
humans, all of them have a good side inside. its only on very difficult times where strangers became friends, enemies become allies, humans become one and nothing else matter. This people in the affected cities n towns r doing the best they could but i don't think the government is. There are very intelligent people giving ideas for a faster recovery n the country doesn't listen to them, no wonder why the estimated recovery time coming from the government is double the time coming from experts
It continues. Thé fault lines have ben disturbed eventually u may have volcano under océan appear 0off shore wé have quakes now thé pumping of salt water has caused them when they put To much back in To fast
It's not that you want more Tsunamis but it bcse they are so far apart that the knowledge dies out with the people. I hope they leave much knowledge for future generations so that there great great great great great great great grandchildren won't have to face this same type of tragedy or death toll. Remember how horrid they are. Like he said only 45 showed up to the Tsunami warning 3 days prior but it didn't even matter bcse the 2 locations were lost in the Tsunami anyway.
What a amazing story, I have seen numerous videos of this tsunami over and over shaken by the tragic images of the earthquake and it's aftermath. Your documentary is is heart wrenching as ppl attempting to rebuild their lives after such great loss. Thank you for your contribution in making it personal.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have watched, quite literally, every video on the Japan tsunami I could find. Your video, is the first to truly humanize the disaster of 2011. The cadence of your speech, and your choice of prose for your narration is extremely effective. My sincere compliments to you.
sincerest---
I have watched every video of the Japanese tsunami and have been touched by all the videos. Right now my heart 💕 is very heavy. Nine years later. The people of these towns have suffered so much hurt and hardship, but seem so gracious and caring of others. I'm praying for their recovery and rebuild.
Here in February 2019 & Japan's Tsunami still has the power to overwhelm us. Thank you for this video.
What a wonderful story. Watching this 8 years later still brought tears to my eyes. I pray for these people in their towns may they recover and restore themselves. Thank you for sharing this
What an excellent production! There are no words to describe how hurt I have become with this and the thousands of posted videos. I'm hurt because I couldn't be there to help. Retired firefighter and disabled after I left the fire service. I needed this video, all those who have and will see this video need it too. A truly above professional video. Thank you!
I can not believe how long it has taken me to find this video so beautifully put together with so much respect and sensitivity to the people. my heart goes out to everyone still striving for the small part of normality. may God bless you all you are all in my prayers.
Such a great video. Serious calm talk about the seriousness of the situation.
No one else would handle this as well as the Japanese people.
Best aftermath documentary of the 2011 Japan Tsunami tragedy.
Just imagine......one of the largest earthquakes EVER, then one of the largest tsunamis EVER, followed by devastating gas fires burning for days, then the worst nuclear melt down EVER.
I truly feel so terrible for these poor people, and what they’ve had to endure.
Swept away on a three story building??? Thats FIFTY FEET HIGH!!
Such amazingly gracious people. Thank you for this!
Thank you help8help for your comments. I have tried contacting youtube about possibly promoting it but as of yet no reply. It is coming up to the one year anniversary of this tragic event and the world needs to see this and other documentaries to remind them that things are still the same. I was hoping that by putting my Doco up on youtube it might actually be seen by the world as I thought that was the original application of youtube....maybe I am wrong.
The tsunami intrigues me and also breaks my heart ♡ great job documenting this.
I'm speechless... I watched the whole video and all I can say is that,I love your work and I pray the people of Japan will soon,go back to their normal lives once and for all.
Thank u and God bless u for writing and sharing this story. It is a story of hope, courage and determination. These survivors are so brave and have so much faith in thier hearts even after experiencing so much tragedy. Again thank you for sharing 5hier story.
Thank you my Dear for this documentary! It is a long monologue just like a loving priests mess for those who lost their lives & thse who by what ever reasn survived! Thank you again to make this commentary in all aspects !Wouldn't it be good to make after 8 years a follow up documentary to gather again new faith & courage & fond's for all those people ! Please! A heart felt hug to you from The Netherlands....!
This is a great documentary!
I don't understand why it has so few viewers.
help8help • It's possible that the Aussiephotographer is more known for his more risqué video uploads, therefore fewer people of decency take him seriously, thus do not view. Just a theory.
Sobering video, i appreciate your honesty in making this video and how the lifes of all those affected, affected you.
I work for a Japanese company, they are wonderful people, meak but strong, polite but at the same time single minded, watching this video has been a real eye-opener, the Tsunami fascinated me when it occured, it still does, but what it shows, its after effect, the mentality of the Japanese to rise to the challenage and overcome, start again and morn at the same time.
Qudos for this video, its well made, well narratted and made from the HEART.
Regards from France.
excellent work, caused a massive lump in my throat
Here in Match 2021, and feeling the same emotional reaction about everything lost of japanese people on the Tsunami March 2011. Thank you for this!
Thank you for this compilation. Such utter devastation is unimaginable. I'm so sorry to the losses.
God bless , I am truly humbled by these amazing people.
My heart is both touched and broken watching this video. Thanks for sharing
Well told, and very touching
This video is one of the most clear, credible and compelling insights into the unimaginably horrific tragedy that befell the Japanese coastline and the people within it!
This will forever remain a significant historical video document of a most incredible event!
Of all the haunting images and videos that I have seen of the aftermath, none was so utterly bizarre and ethereal as the sight of Japanese Maritime Defence Force Rescue and Recovery Dive Teams searching, room by room for victims in houses that had been washed into the harbour and had sunk to the seabed!
Pairs of Divers entered a house whilst others waited outside monitering their safety, and they were literally swimming into an underwater kitchen amid the rice cooker, microwave oven, bowls, plates and cups, etc, of this modern, everyday place that looked perfectly normal, other than for the presence of these two Military Divers swimming through it on the harbour floor!
At it's furthest, the tsunami travelled 6 miles inland and at it's highest point it reached 128 feet, figures virtually beyond human comprehension in this context!
A multistorey hospital stood on a mountain at the highest point overlooking a coastal town, yet the tsunami flooded to the ceiling the hospital ground floor level, 128 feet above the entire town and everyone left in it!
A 9+ Richter Scale earthquake, a major tsunami and a nuclear plant meltdown, explosion and widespread fallout rendering otherwise undamaged buildings and entire communities uninhabitable for generations to come!
This was the most significant event in my lifetime and I can only hope that it is never surpassed...
The most touching of all the many videos of the vast tragedy that was the Japanese tsunami. Thank you for your compassionate & thoughtful account of the personal losses & the beginnings of recovery.
Thanks, mate.
This was a wonderful documentary. Thank you for sharing these people's stories. I am deeply moved. My heart breaks for the Japanese people.
You are such a wonderful storyteller
Cudos for your video mate..your trip would have been heartbreaking..so its understandable you breaking down.
Love to all those Japanese people affected..Our hearts are with you..Love from Australia Feb 5th 2020.
watched and cried again..what a tragedy it was
God Bless You All,so very sorry.
Well done, made me think again on this horrible tragedy. God bless and help all those who have lost home, loved ones and cities.
Great video, well written. I pray for all the survivors.
Bravo Mr.Aussie. A poignant look into this devastating tragedy. Most of the world only sees these disasters in a Holywood action movie. Your account taken from the survivors is told with a 'matter of fact' punch to the gut tone. Without your photographs, It is a finality that is hard to comprehend.
So sad to see such beautiful people in such a sad and desperate place, however beauty surrounds them still. I will share your story , I don’t cry at many things but you did bring that tear to my eye. Bless you for bringing this to us through such warmth and sympathy. Bless all those that have lost their lives and to those that survived. If you ever get to speak to any of these people again please tell them that I think of them and that they are not just pictures on a screen. I wish I could do more to help...regards, much love.
Japanese, a credit to the human race. After the unbelievable loss and destruction, they still stand strong and still smile.
This video I feel, has been done in a respectful manner, whilst showing us personal experiences, both sad and in some cases very lucky. Very emotive and powerful. Thank you.
God bless 🙏🏽 your love and compassion: for all the innocent victims...
Well it's been 8 years now... And it seems nobody cares still...
What a shame...Nothing has changed...
Japan has so many empty villages in other areas they are giving away houses there. One can’t help but wonder if they just want them to move. They aren’t seaside though but mountains. Little work there.
Aussie that was awsome! What a fine piece of work.
Excellent video. Heartbreaking! I wondered how they were doing after that terrible quake and tsunami! Its so sad. My prayers go out to those people. May God help them get back on their feet again.
I showed it to Alyssa Milano, let's hope more people can see your amazing narrative and photos of this tragic event
hey Frank, its Phillip. i think Dillion introduced us at that thing in calabasas a few years back. never thought a youtube video comment section is somewhere i would run into you, but life is cool that way sometimes, anyways, can you do me a favor and let 'Lyssa know i left my bag in the trunk of either Angie or Suzie's red car , when they came and picked Lillian and i to go the meeting with Charlie and Tom.
please let me know if you can, nice seeing you again.
Well, obviously youtube comments dont quite count as seeing someone, but the sentiment is there .
Tsunami: Did you guys just have an earthquake? Well run for the hills because I am coming through
New Zealand had that huge quake about a month before this and they are on the border of the pacific plate just like Japan, I can't help but think if they are connected somehow.
I lived in Okinawa as a kid & I remember very nice polite people
BLESS YOU.SHARED.
Toching but very nice Thanks Paul
Very very good work mate.
What an incredable video!
Great job.
You are doing great job
I would be curious if you have gone back 9yrs later to see what has happened since you first went.
super awesome job u did thanks for what u did and for the mesage you are sending to ebery one out there ...
Fire is like water u cant stop it. Thé walls are onely going To stop loseing people To ocean
It's Only When Things Are at There Worst Humans Show There Best, Nothing is more powerful than nature, The Only Thing That Comes Close Is Love, But You Can't Have One Without The other, To All Who Have Died May There Souls Rest In Peace And To The Ones Who are Still Alive God Be With You and With Compassion and the Love You Have For One another The World Will See x
Funny, my country used to be more self sufficient like these people. Now
They don’t care about you
Blessed be ..
I have watched everything l can find on this tragedy and my heart has been broken for thise who have suffered so much through this. Not impressed with their government, and many of their "councils". Shame on the rest of the people of Japan for not helping more too.
Dam
Paul, I am sharing this again
humans, all of them have a good side inside. its only on very difficult times where strangers became friends, enemies become allies, humans become one and nothing else matter. This people in the affected cities n towns r doing the best they could but i don't think the government is. There are very intelligent people giving ideas for a faster recovery n the country doesn't listen to them, no wonder why the estimated recovery time coming from the government is double the time coming from experts
Nunca más esta desgracia en Japón.
What are they doing about better sea walls? If they do nothing, it will happen again. Where is the planning?
So where’s all the damage to the buildings?
Sorry accidentally hit the thumbs down. I cried
Hit the button again to remove it!
Cool story
It continues. Thé fault lines have ben disturbed eventually u may have volcano under océan appear 0off shore wé have quakes now thé pumping of salt water has caused them when they put To much back in To fast
I live in an area that never had quakes now wé do. Thé oil co drilled
ontroerend............
Third largest economy
Received $20,000 in cash aid?
just stupid to rebuild back in those same area's where so many lost everything!
A bit morbid.
Z
02:30 loool what a cheap piece of shit house.
It's not that you want more Tsunamis but it bcse they are so far apart that the knowledge dies out with the people. I hope they leave much knowledge for future generations so that there great great great great great great great grandchildren won't have to face this same type of tragedy or death toll. Remember how horrid they are. Like he said only 45 showed up to the Tsunami warning 3 days prior but it didn't even matter bcse the 2 locations were lost in the Tsunami anyway.
RIP Everyone of Japan
No, the knowledge does not die. They learn from each one. These aren’t cave men.
All the black space is annoying.
What a amazing story, I have seen numerous videos of this tsunami over and over shaken by the tragic images of the earthquake and it's aftermath. Your documentary is is heart wrenching as ppl attempting to rebuild their lives after such great loss. Thank you for your contribution in making it personal.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏