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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!
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:
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 🇯🇵.
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
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!
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)
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 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.
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 ✌🏾
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.
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!
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 !
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.
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 🇬🇧👍❤️❤️
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??
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
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?
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 😁
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.
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.
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
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.
![Inside Japan's Forest Island of Destruction - [Abandoned]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z8_ahPTF1hI/mqdefault.jpg)
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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!!
The walk is amazing! THE Definition of a Explore channel! Please keep it going and making amazing content!
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.
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.
I’ve always enjoyed looking at abandoned spaces/places and trying to image just what they were in the past.
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 😁
Wonderful to see you handled that slip masterfully. Hi from Australia.
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:
It was a really nice walk. So peaceful.
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 🇯🇵.
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
i could literally follow you and your stories while taking a walk through these beautiful mountains for hours. Thank you for that time
Oh man I feel your pain with alarms. Slept right though a 7.4 earthquake in Turkey. Hotel staff were in disbelief.
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!
These are so wonderful and breathtaking. Thanks for sharing them with us!
Wow the scenery of Japan is gorgeous. Thanks for doing a video like this.
Beautiful walk. Love from the Southern California Desert 🏜 😍
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)
Every time I see a video involving the school, I HAVE to click and watch ASAP
The best way to Start my day is to listen to Norm. Thank you for all your hard work.
Looking forward to the camera work and heartfelt commentary 😊
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.
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.
Thanks Norm! Now I have a great video to watch tonight!!!!
ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE VIDEO EVER
These are so relaxing to watch after work. Thanks
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 👍🇬🇧❤️
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 ✌🏾
Very nice walk, loved the nature shots in this one!!
Loving these countryside videos!!!! It’s gorgeous there!
Beautiful amazing fantastic exciting video in these channel.💯💯💯💢💢💢💥💥💥💪💪💪👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👈
Lovely feeling of all the greenery in the rain
Damn, that was cold of that small car to let that whole bus back up all the way to the end 😂
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.
I love ur videos and i love watching people explain abandoned places:D
Excellent, just what I needed
Another video that makes me want to visit Japan.
So relaxing, the fog just made everything even more better and now I wanna do this walk as well. Thanks for amazing video ❤
Thank you 🙏Norm for this video… 😊
I’ll definitely do more exploring next year when I head to Japan again..
Thanks for showing us rural japan Norm!
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!
Love all the forest and mist and green
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 !
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
Beautiful, old japan
Dude that fall made me jump. Jump scares are not what I came for 😂
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.
Love the dark rainy days there!
Hey Norm! I love your content! Amazing walk!
Thanks for the video!
Mist + Fog = Awesomeness
(Also, that story reminds me of the time I fell asleep while I was babysitting lol)
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 🇬🇧👍❤️❤️
Wow! so beautiful. Subscribed!! きれい。すばらし
😌Been a stress filled week. Looking forward to this. 🥰
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!"
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??
As always, your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.
thanks for the ride.. 👍
man, i wish i could go here..
definitely the type of place that i want to bike at..
good videos to watch/listen to while I work, thanks!
The fog is amazing.
I love these walks
Lovely video. Much appreciated.
Time well spent ❤
i wish i could hang out in there, luving those views...
Thank you, Norm... I need a nap now...
place so beautiful i almost cried 😣
Caught this one live! One less video I have to binge later lmao
This video is giving me crazy My Neighbor Totoro vibes.
congrats in reaching 100k on this channel
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
Japan is so beautiful.
I need to be in those mountains !!
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?
Holy shit the beauty of the scenery
Dude you gave ma a nice jum-scare with that slip :D. Good thing you were ok
beautiful place. thanks for putting it up.
Would be nice if you put in the location prominently in the description though?
7:00 Now I am awake XD
Please keep safe, Norm :)
Really enjoying these videos, softypapa vibes which takes me back ☺️🙏
A few minutes late, so rewound to start. Have got live chat off so I can enjoy premiere from the beginning without spoilers.
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 😁
7:00 omg thats hurt, i can feel this
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.
my thoughts on this walk: pretty
Everywhere you turn it looks like a garden.
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.
Hi Norm, can you do a video about exploring JApans most southern islands? The islands below Okinawa up to Yakushima?
Thank you for taking me on this hike with you. 🫶
Holy shit this is beautiful. I'd definitely like to live there for a while.
Be careful of bears!! Where is your bear bell?? Love Japan!!
Yay
待ちきれないよ！☺️👏👏
at 34:09, there's a gap in the railing. Where does that go? It looks like a straight-up drop off.
it would be interesting if you met a few people from the village and interviewed them
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
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.