For people asking about locations, here's a list of places I visited: - Sasayama castle and Osyoin www.withsasayama.jp/REKIBUN/osyoin_top.htm - Kawaramachi street www.burari-tambaji.com/spot/10 - Okachimachi Samurai house area www.burari-tambaji.com/spot/11 - Narito pan Bakery hitotokoto.com/naritopan/ - Magnum Coffee magnumcoffee.thebase.in/ - Brewery t-brewery.jp/ - Sumiyoshi Shrine oniwa.garden/sumiyoshi-jinja-shrine-garden-%E4%BD%8F%E5%90%89%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE%E5%BA%AD%E5%9C%92/ - Fukusumi street www.city.tambasasayama.lg.jp/kanko_bunka/bunka/sasayamadentotekikenzobutsugunhozonchiku/8725.html - Hotel and Restaurant www.nipponia-fukusumi.com/ - Makekirai Shrine www.makekirai.com/ - Anma-Family Samurai Residence Museum www.withsasayama.jp/REKIBUN/anma_top.htm - Houmei Shuzou Sake shop houmei.com/ - Cafe breathroy.jp/
Thanks for sharing the location! Really liked the video...I was curious do you happen to remember what that giant egg roll thing was during your dinner at the inn? It really piqued my curiosity
These sponsorships from different towns have been so nice to watch! It's letting us international folks see parts of Japan that we wouldn't normally get to enjoy.
My grandfather was a soldier who fought communist insurgents and my great grandfather served in the Philippine Scouts & fought against the Japanese then survived the Bataan Deathmarch
My great grandfather on my dad's side is Japanese who migrated during the american era but he wasnt a barbaric japanese soldier though, just a regular civillian migrant
Thank you for coming to sasayama! I am sasayama′s high school student. I was very surprised because A very popular RUclipsr came to such a country town.and I was very glad because my home town is known to many worlds.Thank you very much. Please keep doing a good job😄
Dude, you are crushing it. Good job getting sponsorship. The area looks great and deserves travelers' attention. I lived in the Kansai area for 2.5 years and never heard of it.
I live an hour or so from there, in another castle town: Matsusaka. I was surprised at the similarities! Merchant district, old-style buildings and streets,... our castle doesn’t have a palace though, since it was defensive only. Oh, and we also don’t have a brewery. Yet. Lots of sakura trees and beef restaurants, though. Kp!🍻
@@ValentinaMitchell1 This area is not as ‘flashy’ as the big cities are, but it has a special connection with old-Japan and the roots of modern Japanese culture. Actually, made a video about my own castle town a couple of years back. It’s a bit embarrassing to post after Greg’s masterpiece, but it gives some insight into the culture of cherry-blossom appreciation that you might not see elsewhere. Check it out if you’re interested! ruclips.net/video/vnJm1wr0FzA/видео.html
@@Jordan-inJapan thank you, I will definitely check it out. I hope to visit someday soon when it’s safer with the pandemic. I really enjoy the old-japan towns over the new. There’s something so magical and special about that.
Went through this whole video thinking how interesting it would be to live in a castle town like this. Then the gentleman said, for him, it's very normal as he lives there and I remembered that I too live in a castle town in the UK... In fact, I believe Wales has the most castle per square mile than anywhere in the world! Reminded me to appreciate what I have around me rather than always looking elsewhere for beauty!
Wow, I can't believe this--I lived in Sasayama for 3 years, this was my placement as a participant of the JET Program! I've been following this channel for years and I never dreamed you would make a video about my second home! These sights bring back so many memories (I returned to the US last year) I've strolled down that downtown area, walked that pathway to the castle countless times...it's been less than a year since I left, but this video has me aching to come back and visit...Thank you for making this and I'm glad you enjoyed your time there!!!
The restaurant and hotel ALONE are enough to lure me to this area! Can't wait to finally visit Japan and get to see so many of the amazing things you and other amazing J-Vloggers have showcased over the years. :D
What a great little town! I love it when old buildings get renovated without losing their historic charm, and when new buildings are built to match a historic style. There's so much to love about 'quiet history' away from the big touristy areas like Kyoto (or London) that lives alongside people as part of their everyday lives.
Man you are living the life. You get to travel to all of these great places and you are great at what you do. Your videos are a great Inspiration and are the best japan videos on the platform.
I want to thank you very much. I am unable to travel the world, or even parts of the world and so, thanks to the internet, I have been seeing the world through videos like yours. It means a lot to me that people like you take the time to share. And I am sure I am not the only one...you know what they say about the tip of the iceberg. You are appreciated. Thanks from Canada.
Gotta say, when I first found your channel I wasn't so interested in the content you were producing with your kids at the very beginning. I'm glad I rediscovered you these years later. Your Japan documentary content is second to none and exactly what I like to watch, produced in the exact style I enjoy. And I've gone back and watched your old videos and found them very charming now. Keep up the good work, I hope you continue to produce these kinds of documentaries all over Japan.
The town sponsorships are the best. Hands down some of my favorite videos are from these! You just don't see that a lot on other channels and your filming skills are top notch.
Can't wait for the pottery episode! I bought 2 sake cups and pouring pitcher for a friend's birthday and the quality and aesthetic of them is excellent; yet another high quality craft form from Japan. Such attention to small things in life can make one feel one's life though small is still great.
I’ve been following this channel since the beginning and binge watching many of the videos during the shutdown; it has been a huge contributing factor to making Japan the first place on my traveling list once COVID has chilled out a bit. Always amazingly informative and entertaining content! 💙
You posted this 2 weeks ago, and it just showed up today in my RUclips feed. I've been following your channel and really enjoy learning about Japan from you. Thank you for sharing this
I haven't been back to Japan in more than 6 years! I really wanted to go back in 2020, but due to everything happening around the world I couldn't. Your video and others like it satiate my desire for travel and to see my home country. Although I am from Okinawa it's nice to see all the different places around the beautiful country of Japan! Keep up the great work and lots of love from Germany!
Watching your videos always makes me melancholic. I made a choice 20 years ago to "grow up" and stop travelling. I moved to Asia, and settled down. I shouldn't have done that. If I'd only kept travelling I would have realized that what I was searching for was in Japan - the climate, culture, food, and nature are exactly what my heart desires. I've visited and it always feels like coming home, but I can't stay because I don't have the right degree for my work as a photographer. Now it's a little too late.
You could've paused there and ask "what was that alarm?" and I would say (in order): 1.tornado 2.tsunami 3.earthquake 4.giant monster attack Never would've guessed the end of day bell. That said, I think I've hear that end of day melody elsewhere, maybe it came up in an anime once in the background? Come to think of it, was the melody of the chime towards the end of the schools reused video last year? IDK, its a little thing but I'd love to learn more about it.
@@nomobobby Considering Japan just had like a 6.2 earthquake around the time he was probably filming this, that's what I thought the siren was for. Then you see the lanterns swinging and I thought they had been shaken.
Another great vid Greg. Really like the laidback atmosphere of your videos. I wish I was there for that meal. It looked de-li-cious! I may be slightly envious...
This is a very beautiful place. The tea house near the end of this video is awesome. Your filming is excellent as well, beautiful lightings. Very enjoyable. Thank you from San Diego
I am an otaku, from a far far away land from Japan! So, whenever I see these videos, it just looks like as it shows in anime!! Its so historical and so magical at the same time!! I wish someday I can visit Japan!! Hopefully^^
It's really nice to see a video about Sasayama. I went during my first trips years ago as part of an exchange organized by my university, otherwise I would have never known about this place. I had the chance to stay with a family who live in one of the historic house. You gave a hint about a video about pottery, so really looking forward to see if you went to visit the kiln in Tamba, I personally relly liked it.
So refreshing to see young people moving away from the big cities to live a simpler and less hectic lifestyle. And they get to preserve ancient structures to boot.
I really loved the scene with the old kitchen (at 5:44). I allways liked the old buildings, but only saw this kind of kitchen in drawings. Didn´t expect to see a old brewery. A nice view of the past.
halfway through the video. This style of documentary is what made me subscribe and become a patreon. The interview style documentary is cool but I really like it the most when its like this. Just like story telling
The production quality of your videos is always improving, @Life Where I’m From. Thank you so much for consistently making such entertaining and soothing videos. Stay safe out there!
It was designed to be small so that intruders can't swing their swords. Above the doors were placed a spear which, as you can see, advantageous in terms of distance.
Great video with meaningful insights. I love watching videos on Japanese castle towns and even if I have seen a number of them, i still learn new things.
I miss the privilege of free travel in Japan. While I appreciated it, I never imagined losing it. These videos are great, and utterly heartbreaking. Edit: For example, I’d heard that some sake makers play music to the elixir, but I’d never heard the music. This guy.
I'm traveling around Japan through your channel, arigatou 🙇🏻♀️ I hope I can really visit the country one day 😊 For now, this channel has brought so much joy to me who loves Japan and its history, tradition and its daily life 😊
absolutely love your videos, the production quality is so good …and I have learned so much about japan and the culture..i hope to see you in TLC soon ...love to u and family
Here in Australia we've got nothing like it either, only 200 years of European settlement, though we've got 17300 year-old rock art, which is pretty cool. But the castle in my father's hometown is 1000 years old.
@@benjiusofficial Don't be so down on the USA like that, it was founded just in time for a few Star Forts (the last hurrah of the castle because military technology made them completely obsolete as defensive measures) to be built. The 1560's-ish start to the settlement period was a pretty long time ago, and there was still merit in building a fortified settlement when canons from other Europeans were the worst thing you could encounter. Australia, unfortunately, did miss the boat on castles thought.
That bed crash in the end of the video, I did it so many times on my trips to Japan... xD I think there was so much to see and such a desire to keep walking and going that by the end of the day you always end up kinda exhausted. xD
That was wonderful! We live in the Hokiriku area on the Sea of Japan. I have been out here now for 20 years..... Liked and subscribed. Thank you for uploading.
I loved this so much. As someone who loves history, I'd so want to visit this place one day. Especially seeing where the Samurai use to live back in the day. Thanks Greg.
2:12 "Ai really love this one for some reason." Look at you, Greg, making bilingual puns now. The fruits of your hard work leaning Japanese all these years! :)
I'm from Malaysia and I took my mom on a 10-day road trip driving from Tokyo to Himeji (visited Kawaguchiko, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji) and back through Takayama (Hachiman-Bori, Takayama, Shirakawago, Matsumoto, Yatsugatake, Tokyo) in November 2019. I wish I had been here! But it's hard to choose a place with just western website references as they don't really do off the beaten track like you did. Your videos did help me plan my trip though (the driving video) and I was hoping I could bump into you 😋 great video! Made me miss Japan so much!
It's really hard to tell where to travel, especially if you don't know the area and don't know Japanese. There are a lot of sites that are trying to help with that though (when you Google about travel related Japanese stuff, you'll come across them).
For people asking about locations, here's a list of places I visited:
- Sasayama castle and Osyoin www.withsasayama.jp/REKIBUN/osyoin_top.htm
- Kawaramachi street www.burari-tambaji.com/spot/10
- Okachimachi Samurai house area www.burari-tambaji.com/spot/11
- Narito pan Bakery hitotokoto.com/naritopan/
- Magnum Coffee magnumcoffee.thebase.in/
- Brewery t-brewery.jp/
- Sumiyoshi Shrine oniwa.garden/sumiyoshi-jinja-shrine-garden-%E4%BD%8F%E5%90%89%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE%E5%BA%AD%E5%9C%92/
- Fukusumi street www.city.tambasasayama.lg.jp/kanko_bunka/bunka/sasayamadentotekikenzobutsugunhozonchiku/8725.html
- Hotel and Restaurant www.nipponia-fukusumi.com/
- Makekirai Shrine www.makekirai.com/
- Anma-Family Samurai Residence Museum www.withsasayama.jp/REKIBUN/anma_top.htm
- Houmei Shuzou Sake shop houmei.com/
- Cafe breathroy.jp/
This is really cool!
Thanks for sharing the location! Really liked the video...I was curious do you happen to remember what that giant egg roll thing was during your dinner at the inn? It really piqued my curiosity
These sponsorships from different towns have been so nice to watch! It's letting us international folks see parts of Japan that we wouldn't normally get to enjoy.
They've been nice for me in that regard as well. My wife and I are able to see and do a lot of places and things that we didn't know existed.
@@LifeWhereImFrom a typo......do it at a lot of places...... ;)
My grandma's family lineage were a samurai clan who protected the Kumamoto castle! I'm proud of that!!
My family lineage was trace back as the great rulers of planet mars....and our house is one of super powers of the universe...
My grandfather was a soldier who fought communist insurgents and my great grandfather served in the Philippine Scouts & fought against the Japanese then survived the Bataan Deathmarch
My great grandfather on my dad's side is Japanese who migrated during the american era but he wasnt a barbaric japanese soldier though, just a regular civillian migrant
Cool!!!
You don't look ikemen nor Japanese lol
This brings so much joy for people who are in quarantine during this time. Thank you sir
Brings so much joy even not in quarantine, there's so little chill channels on RUclips that you can just sit back and enjoy
yaz! and makes me live in Japan forever 😅
Chris Broad (Abroad in Japan) did a video on Kyoto recently...you must check it out
He cares about your comment so much that he didn't even replied or liked it
Why there are so many Nguyen?
Thank you for coming to sasayama!
I am sasayama′s high school student.
I was very surprised because A very popular RUclipsr came to such a country town.and I was very glad
because my home town is known
to many worlds.Thank you very much.
Please keep doing a good job😄
Ohayo gozaimasu!!! Glad to see someone from their on the video!!
Dude, you are crushing it. Good job getting sponsorship. The area looks great and deserves travelers' attention. I lived in the Kansai area for 2.5 years and never heard of it.
I live an hour or so from there, in another castle town: Matsusaka. I was surprised at the similarities! Merchant district, old-style buildings and streets,... our castle doesn’t have a palace though, since it was defensive only. Oh, and we also don’t have a brewery. Yet. Lots of sakura trees and beef restaurants, though. Kp!🍻
Yeah, there's a whole whack of castle towns in Japan!
So hoping and wishing to visit this area and yours someday!
@@ValentinaMitchell1 This area is not as ‘flashy’ as the big cities are, but it has a special connection with old-Japan and the roots of modern Japanese culture. Actually, made a video about my own castle town a couple of years back. It’s a bit embarrassing to post after Greg’s masterpiece, but it gives some insight into the culture of cherry-blossom appreciation that you might not see elsewhere. Check it out if you’re interested! ruclips.net/video/vnJm1wr0FzA/видео.html
@@Jordan-inJapan thank you, I will definitely check it out. I hope to visit someday soon when it’s safer with the pandemic. I really enjoy the old-japan towns over the new. There’s something so magical and special about that.
Went through this whole video thinking how interesting it would be to live in a castle town like this. Then the gentleman said, for him, it's very normal as he lives there and I remembered that I too live in a castle town in the UK... In fact, I believe Wales has the most castle per square mile than anywhere in the world! Reminded me to appreciate what I have around me rather than always looking elsewhere for beauty!
Wow, I can't believe this--I lived in Sasayama for 3 years, this was my placement as a participant of the JET Program! I've been following this channel for years and I never dreamed you would make a video about my second home! These sights bring back so many memories (I returned to the US last year) I've strolled down that downtown area, walked that pathway to the castle countless times...it's been less than a year since I left, but this video has me aching to come back and visit...Thank you for making this and I'm glad you enjoyed your time there!!!
What is the JET Program?
@@LybertyZ It's a bit late but it's a programme for foreigners to come move to Japan and teach language in schools
10:37 Greg's "life where im from" flashed before his eyes
It's hard walking down the steps not looking at the steps!
@@LifeWhereImFrom i saw that. lol. surprised you kept that in. :-D
The restaurant and hotel ALONE are enough to lure me to this area! Can't wait to finally visit Japan and get to see so many of the amazing things you and other amazing J-Vloggers have showcased over the years. :D
What a great little town! I love it when old buildings get renovated without losing their historic charm, and when new buildings are built to match a historic style.
There's so much to love about 'quiet history' away from the big touristy areas like Kyoto (or London) that lives alongside people as part of their everyday lives.
That toilet seat realized that you were filming it and suddenly decided that it was shy. 🤣
Man you are living the life. You get to travel to all of these great places and you are great at what you do. Your videos are a great Inspiration and are the best japan videos on the platform.
I want to thank you very much. I am unable to travel the world, or even parts of the world and so, thanks to the internet, I have been seeing the world through videos like yours. It means a lot to me that people like you take the time to share. And I am sure I am not the only one...you know what they say about the tip of the iceberg. You are appreciated. Thanks from Canada.
Gotta say, when I first found your channel I wasn't so interested in the content you were producing with your kids at the very beginning. I'm glad I rediscovered you these years later. Your Japan documentary content is second to none and exactly what I like to watch, produced in the exact style I enjoy. And I've gone back and watched your old videos and found them very charming now. Keep up the good work, I hope you continue to produce these kinds of documentaries all over Japan.
The town sponsorships are the best. Hands down some of my favorite videos are from these! You just don't see that a lot on other channels and your filming skills are top notch.
Thank you very much!! 20 years ago I had the great honor to live there for a year and it was the greatest experience of my life.
Can't wait for the pottery episode! I bought 2 sake cups and pouring pitcher for a friend's birthday and the quality and aesthetic of them is excellent; yet another high quality craft form from Japan. Such attention to small things in life can make one feel one's life though small is still great.
5:27 kids are the same no matter where you're from.
Ikr. That's hilarious and so random. Lol
I laughed out loud at that part, hahaha! So relatable!
I’ve been following this channel since the beginning and binge watching many of the videos during the shutdown; it has been a huge contributing factor to making Japan the first place on my traveling list once COVID has chilled out a bit. Always amazingly informative and entertaining content! 💙
You posted this 2 weeks ago, and it just showed up today in my RUclips feed.
I've been following your channel and really enjoy learning about Japan from you.
Thank you for sharing this
I haven't been back to Japan in more than 6 years! I really wanted to go back in 2020, but due to everything happening around the world I couldn't. Your video and others like it satiate my desire for travel and to see my home country. Although I am from Okinawa it's nice to see all the different places around the beautiful country of Japan! Keep up the great work and lots of love from Germany!
Watching your videos always makes me melancholic. I made a choice 20 years ago to "grow up" and stop travelling. I moved to Asia, and settled down. I shouldn't have done that. If I'd only kept travelling I would have realized that what I was searching for was in Japan - the climate, culture, food, and nature are exactly what my heart desires. I've visited and it always feels like coming home, but I can't stay because I don't have the right degree for my work as a photographer. Now it's a little too late.
This is such a joy to watch, stuck at home and not being able to travel!
Man... Your videos are so amazing! Thank you for taking such great care showing us around Japan.
This series is my only source of joy these days ♥️
That meal looked incredible!
Oh I'd love to visit this area when the pandemic's over. It's brimming with old world charm, but very underrated. ❤️
2:13 the samurai outfit has a word written on the helmet, the word is 'ai' which means 'love' ,it is written in the chinese language
Gosh the siren or the 4pm alarm kinda reminded of silent hill xD
You could've paused there and ask "what was that alarm?" and I would say (in order):
1.tornado
2.tsunami
3.earthquake
4.giant monster attack
Never would've guessed the end of day bell. That said, I think I've hear that end of day melody elsewhere, maybe it came up in an anime once in the background? Come to think of it, was the melody of the chime towards the end of the schools reused video last year? IDK, its a little thing but I'd love to learn more about it.
@@nomobobby I thought it was number 4 I was like “is Godzilla coming?” Lol
@@nomobobby Considering Japan just had like a 6.2 earthquake around the time he was probably filming this, that's what I thought the siren was for. Then you see the lanterns swinging and I thought they had been shaken.
Another wonderful story!
Fascinating and so well produced! Thank you for sharing this experience with us
This is so soothing. Everytime I see this I just wish I could live in a rural Japanese town life would just be clean and easy going.
Another great vid Greg. Really like the laidback atmosphere of your videos. I wish I was there for that meal. It looked de-li-cious! I may be slightly envious...
It was fantastic!
That looks like a rather lovely town! Sooooo glad you added that little bit at the very end, I was hoping you'd do that!
This is a very beautiful place. The tea house near the end of this video is awesome. Your filming is excellent as well, beautiful lightings. Very enjoyable. Thank you from San Diego
I am an otaku, from a far far away land from Japan! So, whenever I see these videos, it just looks like as it shows in anime!! Its so historical and so magical at the same time!! I wish someday I can visit Japan!! Hopefully^^
I love how you just go "I love this samurai armor in particular". Makes it feel like we're friends lol
I wonder how many people pick up on this one.
@@LifeWhereImFrom Only those of us that have suffered through Kanji study ^-^
@@nicolettejohnson5519 Oh no did it fly over my head? What does it mean LOL
@@FogsFles 愛 is at the top of the helmet. I'll let you google search it so I don't spoil it for others :)
@@nicolettejohnson5519 Oh i know it! Just not used to the way it is written! Awesome :P
Thank you for visiting and making a video about Tamba Sasayama! I was a former JET there, brings back a lot of memories! :)
It's really nice to see a video about Sasayama. I went during my first trips years ago as part of an exchange organized by my university, otherwise I would have never known about this place. I had the chance to stay with a family who live in one of the historic house. You gave a hint about a video about pottery, so really looking forward to see if you went to visit the kiln in Tamba, I personally relly liked it.
Yeah, should be out in a week or so.
Yep. I'm going. I'm completely in love with traditional Japanese homes and architecture. Thank you for your videos!
I really appreciate the calming nature of your videos and they are so informative and educational as well. Much love to you both!
great video! this one was particularly relaxing, thank you!
Love the old side of Japan. You managed to capture it really well with this video! Thankyou!
So refreshing to see young people moving away from the big cities to live a simpler and less hectic lifestyle. And they get to preserve ancient structures to boot.
I love all of your videos. So peaceful and loving. You are a kind and great Man. God Bless You and your Family!
Love the traditional look of the town, I hope they continue to preserve it.
This is so beautiful. Thank You for this.
TWO!!! LWIF videos in one week. Christmas came early!
Absolutely gorgeous.
This transmits me a reaaaally peacefull vibration. Thanks for showing us ^^
Those mountain ranges are so breath taking
I really loved the scene with the old kitchen (at 5:44). I allways liked the old buildings, but only saw this kind of kitchen in drawings. Didn´t expect to see a old brewery. A nice view of the past.
Thank you for your videos. As a European who lived in Japan for a while, these videos warm my heart in a way that I cannot explain.
halfway through the video. This style of documentary is what made me subscribe and become a patreon. The interview style documentary is cool but I really like it the most when its like this. Just like story telling
Man, that HD video quality is awesome! I feel like I'm looking out the window!
Another amazing and educational video, thank you so much Greg 👍🏻👍🏻
I really like your mini documentaries, you have a unique style of storytelling!
The production quality of your videos is always improving, @Life Where I’m From.
Thank you so much for consistently making such entertaining and soothing videos. Stay safe out there!
Looks amazing. Thanks for highlighting it. Very enlightening as always.
This place looks amazing! And all the tiny doors...😍
It was designed to be small so that intruders can't swing their swords. Above the doors were placed a spear which, as you can see, advantageous in terms of distance.
Thank you for showing this beautiful place!
Great video with meaningful insights. I love watching videos on Japanese castle towns and even if I have seen a number of them, i still learn new things.
I miss the privilege of free travel in Japan. While I appreciated it, I never imagined losing it. These videos are great, and utterly heartbreaking.
Edit: For example, I’d heard that some sake makers play music to the elixir, but I’d never heard the music.
This guy.
what a wonderful trip, thank you for showing us this region Greg :)
The local pottery are pieces of art!
I'm traveling around Japan through your channel, arigatou 🙇🏻♀️ I hope I can really visit the country one day 😊
For now, this channel has brought so much joy to me who loves Japan and its history, tradition and its daily life 😊
The sasayama castle looks very cool
This was so great. Thanks so much Greg-san!
You do a wonderful job for every assignment. Cheers
Thank you for this video...will visit this place once we could travel again...missing Japan so much...more power and God bless...
These documentaries are so relaxing. I sick of my city life. These small towns looks peaceful.
Awesome work !!! Your videos keep getting better and better, keep up the good work.
thanks for showing it. that was a very interesting journey!
absolutely love your videos, the production quality is so good …and I have learned so much about japan and the culture..i hope to see you in TLC soon ...love to u and family
The whole town is "make kirai"! I'm putting it on my wishlist! Thank you!
Thank you. Your videos brighten my day every time.
I’m telling you right now the first thing that came to my head was the sohma estate from fruits basket
Haha, I'm watching Yashahime and Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's father's castle is what I thought of.
I wish this video is longer. Got hooked. Great work.
Thanks for the nice and calm video. One place for my trip to japan bucket list, that's for sure!
I love visiting these sorts of towns.
It’s beautiful!!
Kept waiting for "What are 400+ year old castle towns like where you're from?"
Pour one out for the Americans who don't even have castles, let alone 400+ yr old castles
Here in Australia we've got nothing like it either, only 200 years of European settlement, though we've got 17300 year-old rock art, which is pretty cool.
But the castle in my father's hometown is 1000 years old.
@@benjiusofficial Don't be so down on the USA like that, it was founded just in time for a few Star Forts (the last hurrah of the castle because military technology made them completely obsolete as defensive measures) to be built. The 1560's-ish start to the settlement period was a pretty long time ago, and there was still merit in building a fortified settlement when canons from other Europeans were the worst thing you could encounter. Australia, unfortunately, did miss the boat on castles thought.
In the UK, they are usually nothing different from most towns lol
@@benjiusofficial We still have plantations. As a black person living in the south, I try to avoid looking at them as much as possible 😂.
The quality of this Video is soo unreal! I love this Video so mutch. Again great work as always.
That bed crash in the end of the video, I did it so many times on my trips to Japan... xD
I think there was so much to see and such a desire to keep walking and going that by the end of the day you always end up kinda exhausted. xD
It is so clean and beautiful there, what a place!
Thank you Greg! i would like to visit Japan when i can! I think i will love it!!!
あのホテルめっちゃ行ってみたい。
Loved the snow flurries at the end. 😊
small detail, but i appreciated the engagement (question portion) being before the outro (thanks for watching, bye) in this video
That was wonderful! We live in the Hokiriku area on the Sea of Japan. I have been out here now for 20 years..... Liked and subscribed. Thank you for uploading.
I loved this so much. As someone who loves history, I'd so want to visit this place one day. Especially seeing where the Samurai use to live back in the day. Thanks Greg.
Greg you do such a great job on every video. I especially like the travel ones.
I love your videos Greg! This is by far one of the most information and relaxing yet! Please keep up the good work!!
I’ll have to go when we can all travel again. Brushing up on my Japanese in the meantime. Keep rockin it everyone!!!
2:12 "Ai really love this one for some reason." Look at you, Greg, making bilingual puns now. The fruits of your hard work leaning Japanese all these years! :)
The quality of your videos is top-notch! Great help during quarantine and we can't go out.
I'm from Malaysia and I took my mom on a 10-day road trip driving from Tokyo to Himeji (visited Kawaguchiko, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji) and back through Takayama (Hachiman-Bori, Takayama, Shirakawago, Matsumoto, Yatsugatake, Tokyo) in November 2019. I wish I had been here! But it's hard to choose a place with just western website references as they don't really do off the beaten track like you did. Your videos did help me plan my trip though (the driving video) and I was hoping I could bump into you 😋 great video! Made me miss Japan so much!
It's really hard to tell where to travel, especially if you don't know the area and don't know Japanese. There are a lot of sites that are trying to help with that though (when you Google about travel related Japanese stuff, you'll come across them).
@@LifeWhereImFrom senpai noticed me! 😁 Hope you and your family are well!
Man, now I want to visit Japan once more even more. Great video!
Everything is so neat and clean