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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! 🙏
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
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.
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.
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!
I recently discovered this channel but I really love it, especially these explorations where there is a lot of rural atmosphere. It gives a lot of peace.
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:
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
Awesome video as always Norm. Your walking videos are some of the most inspiring and amazing videos on RUclips you really captured the essence and beauty of Japan 🇯🇵. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures around Japan 🇯🇵.
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!
I have just found you this month, September 2024, and just love your walking adventure. I never knew Japan was such a beautiful country. Thank you so much. Peace ✌🏾
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)
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.
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.
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
I find a sort of excitement in exploring the unknown. Your videos peeked my curiosity. And here I find myself a subscriber to your channel. Much love. Reminds me of when I was exploring Beijing China. I just love the mystery of what once was and going back fantasising of how placed were in their prime.
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.
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??
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!
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 🇬🇧👍❤️❤️
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 !
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?
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! 😊
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
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 😁
..It just crossed my mind that if you walk the area at night with a flashlight and with all that fog or mist it would really give off a kind of Silent Hill vibe. Quiet and nice area to get your mind off the world.
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.
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
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.
So jealous Norm! About 15 years ago , I used to watch RUclips 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)
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.
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If you haven't seen the MAIN 1 Million Second video yet..... You're missing out!! ruclips.net/video/FhWbhTn0aB4/видео.html
Let me know what you thought below!
The main video was amazing so many cool places, makes me want to explore!
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! 🙏
the mist...the mountains...the clouds...the rain...the constant sound of the running river...the space....perfect!
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
How not to get hit by a vehicle in rural Japan!
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.
Always a relaxing time with Norm....unless he falls over of course!!
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.
The walk is amazing! THE Definition of a Explore channel! Please keep it going and making amazing content!
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!
Agreed. That goes for anywhere really 😁
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.
Japanese countryside in the rain has got to be the most beautiful thing in the world. What I would do to be able to go there
I’ve always enjoyed looking at abandoned spaces/places and trying to image just what they were in the past.
Oh man I feel your pain with alarms. Slept right though a 7.4 earthquake in Turkey. Hotel staff were in disbelief.
I recently discovered this channel but I really love it, especially these explorations where there is a lot of rural atmosphere. It gives a lot of peace.
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:
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
Awesome video as always Norm. Your walking videos are some of the most inspiring and amazing videos on RUclips you really captured the essence and beauty of Japan 🇯🇵. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures around Japan 🇯🇵.
"Wow, this place looks so beautiful and peaceful! I really hope I can visit there someday. Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure with us!
Wonderful to see you handled that slip masterfully. Hi from Australia.
i could literally follow you and your stories while taking a walk through these beautiful mountains for hours. Thank you for that time
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!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have just found you this month, September 2024, and just love your walking adventure. I never knew Japan was such a beautiful country. Thank you so much. Peace ✌🏾
Every time I see a video involving the school, I HAVE to click and watch ASAP
It was a really nice walk. So peaceful.
Damn, that was cold of that small car to let that whole bus back up all the way to the end 😂
Wow the scenery of Japan is gorgeous. Thanks for doing a video like this.
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)
These are so wonderful and breathtaking. Thanks for sharing them with us!
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.
Beautiful walk. Love from the Southern California Desert 🏜 😍
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 👍🇬🇧❤️
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.
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
This video was incredible. Those are the roads I love riding my bike on. There are always so many things to see.
The best way to Start my day is to listen to Norm. Thank you for all your hard work.
I find a sort of excitement in exploring the unknown. Your videos peeked my curiosity. And here I find myself a subscriber to your channel. Much love. Reminds me of when I was exploring Beijing China. I just love the mystery of what once was and going back fantasising of how placed were in their prime.
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.
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??
i wish i could hang out in there, luving those views...
Looking forward to the camera work and heartfelt commentary 😊
Beautiful amazing fantastic exciting video in these channel.💯💯💯💢💢💢💥💥💥💪💪💪👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👈
Love all the forest and mist and green
at 34:09, there's a gap in the railing. Where does that go? It looks like a straight-up drop off.
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!
So relaxing, the fog just made everything even more better and now I wanna do this walk as well. Thanks for amazing video ❤
These are so relaxing to watch after work. Thanks
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 🇬🇧👍❤️❤️
Dude that fall made me jump. Jump scares are not what I came for 😂
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!"
Loving these countryside videos!!!! It’s gorgeous there!
Thanks for the video!
Mist + Fog = Awesomeness
(Also, that story reminds me of the time I fell asleep while I was babysitting lol)
Very nice walk, loved the nature shots in this one!!
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 !
thanks for the ride.. 👍
man, i wish i could go here..
definitely the type of place that i want to bike at..
Thanks Norm! Now I have a great video to watch tonight!!!!
Lovely feeling of all the greenery in the rain
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?
beautiful place. thanks for putting it up.
Would be nice if you put in the location prominently in the description though?
I love ur videos and i love watching people explain abandoned places:D
Thank you 🙏Norm for this video… 😊
I’ll definitely do more exploring next year when I head to Japan again..
ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE VIDEO EVER
Excellent, just what I needed
Another video that makes me want to visit Japan.
Thanks for showing us rural japan Norm!
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! 😊
Beautiful, old japan
Wow! so beautiful. Subscribed!! きれい。すばらし
😌Been a stress filled week. Looking forward to this. 🥰
Hey Norm! I love your content! Amazing walk!
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
Love the dark rainy days there!
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 😁
As always, your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.
I love these walks
..It just crossed my mind that if you walk the area at night with a flashlight and with all that fog or mist it would really give off a kind of Silent Hill vibe. Quiet and nice area to get your mind off the world.
I am watching this videos because I want to go there next year haha visit some of this places and make youtube videos in spanish
place so beautiful i almost cried 😣
Time well spent ❤
good videos to watch/listen to while I work, thanks!
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.
Hi Norm, can you do a video about exploring JApans most southern islands? The islands below Okinawa up to Yakushima?
Japan is so beautiful.
7:00 omg thats hurt, i can feel this
I need to be in those mountains !!
Dude you gave ma a nice jum-scare with that slip :D. Good thing you were ok
Lovely video. Much appreciated.
congrats in reaching 100k on this channel
The fog is amazing.
Thank you, Norm... I need a nap now...
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
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.
7:00 Now I am awake XD
Please keep safe, Norm :)
Holy shit the beauty of the scenery
This video is giving me crazy My Neighbor Totoro vibes.
A few minutes late, so rewound to start. Have got live chat off so I can enjoy premiere from the beginning without spoilers.
Holy shit this is beautiful. I'd definitely like to live there for a while.
Caught this one live! One less video I have to binge later lmao
So jealous Norm! About 15 years ago , I used to watch RUclips 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)
it would be interesting if you met a few people from the village and interviewed them
my thoughts on this walk: pretty
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.
待ちきれないよ！☺️👏👏