A train ride into Japan's past | DW Documentary
Kyushu is said to be the wellspring of Japanese civilization. Yet few tourists visit the southernmost of Japan's main islands. This documentary contrasts modern Japanese cities with traditional customs in the countryside.
The rail journey begins in Fukuoka - a city with a metro population of 2.5 million - and ends at the southern tip of the island, in the city of Ibusuki. As the train rolls along, it travels through time - and reveals the amazing diversity and contrasts of the most southerly of Japan's four main islands. The trip provides spectacular landscape views, as well as deep insight into a foreign culture, and its ancient traditions and modern lifestyles.
In the West, Kyushu is one of the lesser-known regions in the "Land of the Rising Sun." Even for the Japanese, the green, mountainous island is seen mostly as a holiday spot. Europeans rarely visit this part of the country - but there are plenty of restaurants and cafes that have names like "Wolfgang," "Bavaria," or "Côte d'Azur." Travel guides say that these words sound "European" to Japanese.
The family of the emperor, or Tenno, comes from Kyushu as well. This is also where the dynasties of the proud warrior class, the samurai, have their roots.
And there are a number of active volcanoes on Kyushu. One of the most famous is Mount Aso. Its caldera - the cauldron-like hollow at the top -- has a circumference of about 120 kilometers.
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I like how the Japanese have maintained their culture while modernizing at the same time.
@akou12
3 жыл бұрын
For better or for worse....
@yulyasevelova769
3 жыл бұрын
The Native Americans may want to study and use these examples from Japan and the Scandinavian countries. Not mainstream U.S. culture though !
@MrWarrenRB
3 жыл бұрын
So did South Korea
@kevenantoine3587
3 жыл бұрын
It's called 'adaptation'.
@takumi8608
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrWarrenRB why Korea always try to compete to Japan ?
I have a profound admiration for the Japanese and how they aspire for perfection in every task. Greetings from Portugal.
@brunolima7402
3 жыл бұрын
@@slow.poetry no. And also not in any other country besides Japan
@dotdashdotdash
3 жыл бұрын
They were also wise to not partake in multi culti societal destruction, and have kept their population uncontaminated and homogenous.
@Maperator
3 жыл бұрын
@@dotdashdotdash jeez bro, chill your racism
@freckleheckler6311
3 жыл бұрын
@@Maperator that’s not racism. Every word is redefined by you liberal nut jobs.
@markusmeldre
3 жыл бұрын
@@dotdashdotdash "They were also wise to not partake in multi culti societal destruction..." As if the Japanese Imperials themselves are not guilty of destroying the culture of neighbouring nations.
Even before I watch this documentary, I know I'm going to love it. Thank you DW
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Dinesh Nair, thank you :)
@karmaizunia9603
3 жыл бұрын
@@DWDocumentary These are the kind I come here for! TY!
@breakingoutin2212
3 жыл бұрын
ahhhh japan gypsies land
@adamshaffer7430
3 жыл бұрын
Yes when it is not political
@SaintNomad
3 жыл бұрын
@@DWDocumentary What is your intention to show this old documentary about Japan during this Covid-19 Pandemic mess?? Japan doesn't even control the Pandemic now. Their infection rate is between 20% ~ 40%. This means 2~5 out of 10 people who get Covid-19 tests are positive for the virus. Did you get paid from Japan for uploading this documentary??
My wife and I always enjoy our trips to Japan. Clean, courteous and organised. Hope we can get back in 2022. 😉
@marthas8108
3 жыл бұрын
do you speak Japanese and if not, is it easy to get around? What would you recommend to someone who'd love to visit? Thanks!
@ismaelnunez3602
3 жыл бұрын
Stay over there
@leochen887
3 жыл бұрын
@@marthas8108 We don't speak Japanese. However, we discovered that if we wrote our question in Chinese, that the Japanese folks could read it and then with hand gestures we were directed to where we wanted to go!
@marthas8108
3 жыл бұрын
@@emmm_4465 doumo arigatou gozaimasu
@marthas8108
3 жыл бұрын
@@leochen887 thank you!
I have long had the desire to visit Japan and always interested in continental train journeys. Sadly I am beyond such opportunities, but your film gave me a happy glimpse...beautiful!
@samsiahabdullah9164
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. And you will if you put your mind into it.
My family traveled Japan by train in the early 1960s. Some of the trains were very old, with open windows. We were able to see the amazing, ancient countryside. The bullet train at 120mph, was terrifying. The view through the train windows was a blur. I still have the kimonos my mother bought for us. What a treasure.
@robertnewell4054
3 жыл бұрын
My family was in Yokohama from 1952 -1959. My Pops was assigned to the Navy’s JAG.
@rosehouse32
3 жыл бұрын
Japan I have been to Japan during th emid of 80s. Japanese are very polite and they bow a lot to the customers. Food is delicious. They also have the spring water which is very hot.
@BelloBudo007
3 жыл бұрын
You have fantastic memories Mari. It must surely have been very different 60 years ago. Shinkansen is up to 150 mph now and I'm sure they're working on ways of going even faster. I first visited Japan & in fact Kyushu in 1982 & the differences that I see in 40 years was noticeable. As a gaigin, in the rural villages I was a rare sight. No doubt in the '60's you got lots of looks & stares. I grew to respect, love and admire many things about the Japanese and love returning with my friends & family to see old Japanese acquaintances. Likewise they also visit us and bring with them young generations that have only seen the west through the lens of a tv screen. Covid is delaying our overdue reunions. I now have only my memories. I wonder, do you occasionally open your draw, touch your kimono and relive your 60's visit?
@teagoldleaf4137
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could hear more about your memories of Japan, all of you. I'm more interested in the Japan from before the 2000's.
@arolemaprarath6615
2 жыл бұрын
whats a 120mph? Is that a currency?
Tea seller's house is stunning. Bento seller is amazing. Everything is so clean and beautiful. I love Japan. 👏
Japan has such a fascinating culture. It's great to be able to watch this well produced documentary and learn a little more about this beautiful country. Thank you sgain DW!
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Ryan Foley, thanks for watching!
@vasugupta2246
Жыл бұрын
@@DWDocumentary Hi, I want to join your documentary making wing. Pls help me.
Japan is a beautiful nation with deep history and culture, thank for taking us across this nation and educating non-Japanese about this nation
🇯🇵is a beautiful country with unique traditions✨
My mum's family's from Kyushu. Thanks for the wonderful documentary, DW!
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @DharmaRanga, thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the documentary. 🙂
@othmantarmidi4780
3 жыл бұрын
V
Beautiful country and people. I have great admiration for the Jananese people. Greetings from USA.
@laturista1000
3 жыл бұрын
if only the NYC subway was this efficient and clean 1:45
@georgecoman5342
3 жыл бұрын
@@laturista1000 Yes you ar right :)
@CaliRose1955
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to go there and take all these trains, and experience all the towns and hot springs. So beautiful.
@danielirimescu312
3 жыл бұрын
Even birds are happy in japan
@georgecoman5342
3 жыл бұрын
@@CaliRose1955 Me to. It is beautiful countryside you ar right :)
When I was on Osaka station a luxury train similar to Seven Stars was stopping by, so I and my girlfriend took some photos of the train. An elderly couple riding the train noticed us, and the grandma smiled and waved to us. It was so heartwarming.
I spent 3 months in Tokyo, Hatakaya...5 minutes from Shinjuku by train. All I can say is of all the countries I've visited, Japan and Israel are top on the list
Little bits of Switzerland , Hawaii, New Zealand and Pacific islands in this glorious scenery.
@Dappan-Rohshi
3 жыл бұрын
@wtf tero *Kia ora !* I love Aotearoa and New Zealanders. Everyone was kind when I visited there. 🎌
Why every documentary that touches japan seems so beautiful. we need more beauty in this rudderless world. Big kudos to DW. love it !.
Wow Japan is so BEAUTIFUL. Mr.Kircher did fantastic work. Please make more Japan documentary. ❤️
I’ve been to Japan twice ... it’s so endless with fascinating places, people, traditions & customs ... there can never be enough opportunities to travel there.
@zerotalkgaming3789
3 жыл бұрын
meh, novelty isnt tied to a specific country or culture.
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
What are the GIRLS like pls
@smallstudiodesign
3 жыл бұрын
@@zerotalkgaming3789 “zero talk” ... suits you.
@smallstudiodesign
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelheery6303 beautiful and polite.
@zerotalkgaming3789
3 жыл бұрын
@@smallstudiodesign small studio, small mind. suits you
Love Japan, nature, culture, people. Sublime.
These are the true perfectionists.i just love their superb levels of cleanliness and hygiene.the train is cleaned by hand before each trip,what a spectacular and extraordinary country.i have been a japanophile for 40 years.
@clvrswine
3 жыл бұрын
You are annoying.
@aus-li
3 жыл бұрын
I find the declining rate of Yakuza, and their desperation to stay alive intriguing.
Hardworking people, they've preserved natural symmetry, beautiful country...
This is why I love Japan so much. As soon as the travel restriction is over, I'll travel to Japan. Konichiwa!
@user-bv8nx4sr1v
3 жыл бұрын
As a Japanese, I welcome you! ^_^ I'm so happy that you enjoy my country.
@mingtran7932
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-bv8nx4sr1v I been there many many time. I known I am talking about and most of the citizen do not speak English even the guy do official currency exchange at the airport .
Thank you DW and viewers! As an Japanese, I'm glad that warm comments. Your contents are awesome!
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @ラビットパンチ , we are glad you like our content :)
Ahh, Japan, if only the entire planet can be this exquisite.
@subrataghosh1377
3 жыл бұрын
Lol then we all have to consume whale meat for scientific purposes.😄
@LyndenClements
3 жыл бұрын
@@subrataghosh1377 (Cyber Punk reference?) Only the elderly population and even among them, only a minority. In 10- 20 years demand will have dried up.
@user-xl5mh9qj5l
3 жыл бұрын
@@subrataghosh1377 whale delicious😘
@erikjj235
3 жыл бұрын
They tried to, at least in East Asia but failed 😭
@subrataghosh1377
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-xl5mh9qj5l ya whale absolutely delicious😍
Beautiful documentary. Japan is so elegant, so charming, so calm. I hope to visit Kyushu one day.
Japan documentary always the best ❤️
Japan is such a great country. My brother was in japan for 3 years he works for Honda and now he is in India. He said, Japanese people are so nice. One day I will visit Japan for sure....❤️
I’ve had no desire to visit Japan until I saw these trains. Wow! Now that’s how you travel.
finally a modern documentary on japan that isnt about hikkikomori, karoshi or aokigahara western media needs to update their image of japan
@MrSvenovitch
3 жыл бұрын
...and sweep all the uneasiness and dirty secrets under the rug right?. Because the individual doesnt matter now does he or she, unless it happens to be you perhaps? Suck it up and produce and consume for the rich...you should bow your head in shame.
@g_y.rtz420
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrSvenovitch no, because if you've been looking closely at japan recently you know that their younger generation already knows these flaws and are vocal about it, same with their foreign workforce. There's no need to point out the obvious now that change is inevitable. Im more interested in what those changes are going to be and how theyre going to work. Nobody said anything about sweeping anything under the rug, I just don't need to see the obvious being pointed out for the hundredth fucking time, I already understood those things 10 years ago. Get daddy's sword and do the seppuku.
@rsizm7687
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrSvenovitch How mean!
@mingtran7932
3 жыл бұрын
Boring and weirt traditional music.
@kn2549
3 жыл бұрын
As a Japanese, I always wondered why westerners are so obsessed with hikikomori, karoshi, and aokigahara in Japan. Also the sex life of Japanese people. Why?
DW has become like a family, one day don't watch will definitely miss you
@4ksilentwalk485
3 жыл бұрын
I am also fond of DW :)
@midoriyaizuku4403
3 жыл бұрын
I swear DW employees leave these overzealous comments under every video they put out.
@clvrswine
3 жыл бұрын
Makes no sense in English. Try again, or better, STFU.
@veenalouis5625
3 жыл бұрын
@@clvrswineYour talking about sense, lol, why don't you give a sensible comment on the program
Such a beautiful country. This was an absolutely beautiful documentary
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Julie Casey, thanks for watching!
@virtualaustralia
2 жыл бұрын
💯% 😍
Just one word to describe it : " AWESOME "
I find the whole culture fascinating. Everything is just so.
@obijuankenobi420
3 жыл бұрын
Just so ???? Just so what ?
@jmsanchez_69
3 жыл бұрын
@@obijuankenobi420 just so culturally fascinating. Learn to speak english before being an inquisitive imbecile
@obijuankenobi420
3 жыл бұрын
@@jmsanchez_69 I didn't ask you Michelle
@Jesse-B
3 жыл бұрын
@@obijuankenobi420 It's an old english expression meaning 1. arranged or done very neatly and carefully. "polishing the furniture and making everything just so" 2. FORMAL used to express agreement. "‘And to limit the hours,’ Jasper added. ‘Just so.’" It can also mean it just "is" from an existential viewpoint.
@hovanti
3 жыл бұрын
It IS fascinating; I lived there several years, and loved it. The Japanese are absolutely wonderful.
Japan seems like a perfect country
Japan is a beautiful country and our ally love from uk and Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇯🇵 love their food and culture
Japan is the perfect example of modernization and traditions and cultures going hand in hand...hope to travel Japan some day.. love from India
JAPAN is an amazing country, JAPANESE people are so respectful and hard working.
@geoms6263
3 жыл бұрын
haha, a few years ago you wouldn't have said that when they wanted to conquer whole world
@ToneyCrimson
3 жыл бұрын
@@geoms6263 Also their hardworking cultrue is litrally killing them.
@geoms6263
3 жыл бұрын
@@ToneyCrimson In Japan, more people died in suicide last month than in Covid in 2020
@ToneyCrimson
3 жыл бұрын
@@geoms6263 Im not surprised..
@aioee877
3 жыл бұрын
@@geoms6263 PROVE IT If you can.
I'm so jealous these guys got to go on this awesome vacation and got paid for it!
@MartianInDisguise
3 жыл бұрын
how do I get that job?
I watched this documentary on TV. I felt so excited after watching it that I came on KZread to watch it again.
Watching this wonderful documentary was as meditative as one of the scenic train rides.
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Hari M, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂
Can't believe I spent 42 mins in the bathroom watching this and completely loving it... longest time spent on the toilet while thinking this documentary should have been longer... my legs fell asleep 😴 😆 🤣 😂
Hello Japan, you and your people are beautiful, harmony seems essential, love from Australia
A truly beautiful documentary. Hopefully, here in America, we can learn much about improving our rail system. Take the "Seven Stars" and die. What a way to go! Great work DW.
@StephiSensei26
3 жыл бұрын
@Susan Bish I appreciate your opinion Susan, but I don't agree. In Europe, many people own cars and still use the train, local or inter-city to save on gas or read a book or just get some Z's ,instead of stressing out in traffic twice a day. In the US, we've been (pun alert) "trained" the wrong way.
@erikjj235
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. They are working on a high speed rail in Cali as of right now. 👍
@Beadacut_
3 жыл бұрын
Well... I've been in America and I think there's nothing wrong about it. I had fun. I'll definitely do it again.
@Brother_frojd
3 жыл бұрын
@@StephiSensei26 well put. Sweden where am originally from we have alot of both train and bus commuters. Take my hometown as an example and look It up on Google maps (Simrishamn) and the closest large city (Malmo), where thousands of people commute daily to work and back. It's 1:20 minute comfortable train ride of a distance of 100km (60 miles). It makes multiple stops along the way to pick/drop of other commuters aswell. It can get pretty crowded in rush hours, which I admit makes me feel stressful. But then on the other hand if you go 5 days a week all year round you get used to having people around. The few times a year I visit my family I most times take the train if I am going into the city for a day out. (never on rush hour) And just sit back and relax. I normally make myself a few sandwiches and some brewed coffee to enjoy the ride in peace and reflect on life and what the future holds for me. Without a doubt it is much more enjoyable taking the train rather than the car.
@StephiSensei26
3 жыл бұрын
@@Brother_frojd I'm with you! I lived in Scandinavia for years and I know what can be done IF we really want to. Tack saa mycket!
The documentary has just increased my love affection and respect for Japan and yes, kudos to your team for making such great visual delicacy
The high points of my 80 years on this planet were the eight years I lived in Japan back in the 1960s. Thank you for awakening an old man's wonderful memories. ❤️
The Seven Stars train is amazing. Japan has a fascinating culture.
@rosehouse32
3 жыл бұрын
It is a shame, when you have a chance go traveling, you will find that the US is so far behind the rest of the world. Other countries spend tax dollar to improve the local people while the US spend our tax dollars to invade other countries.
@rosehouse32
3 жыл бұрын
I travel to Japan during the 80s, the country is so beautiful and full of nature! I particular love the spring hot water.
@wendiebolas6160
3 жыл бұрын
@@rosehouse32 w.
Wonderful upload. Planning my trip to Japan from Kenya 🇰🇪 very soon. Keep it up DW Crew. 👏👏
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Simwa Duncan, Thanks for watching and commenting! We're really glad you enjoyed the documentary. 🙂 Stay tuned for more! The DW Documentary Team
DW became one of my favourite channels on KZread : )
@jacquelinelion9879
2 жыл бұрын
@ vanrok. Mine too. "I don't have a television at all because DW documentaries say it all". Just realised that rhymes LOL
Japan= Perfectionist.
I love that we’re guests and not tourists The train staff is exceptional! Seeing Japan by train is a must! Beautiful country!
Japan is the most beautiful country in the world! More beautiful than any European or Mediterranean countries! Yes, I've traveled the world
@breakingoutin2212
3 жыл бұрын
ahhhh japan gypsies land
Start by having reverence for one's ancestors. Be proud of what ancestors have done, particularly relics of what ancestors have produced. If enough people venerate (or desire to improve upon) the works of their ancestors, the environment is treasured, old skills are passed through generations, and, art is respected. When too many people do not, the past becomes nothing more than something to be consumed, old skills skills are forgotten, and, art ceases being refined.
What a gorgeous place! I felt the 42 minutes was way too short. I've been watching random J-vloggers videos for ages but there is not so many videos about KYUSHU region. I really appreciate your great work.
We need more cats as station managers :D
@marconius101
3 жыл бұрын
My house "manager" agrees with your conclusion.....;-)
@narvaromer8516
3 жыл бұрын
Japan has several cat station masters. The most famous one is ''Tama''. You can find lots of his video.
@anitahopkinsla
3 жыл бұрын
Especially the ginger tabby’s! Sweetest cats 🐈
@simonf8902
3 жыл бұрын
More cats as managers period !
@leochen887
3 жыл бұрын
There is this story about a person who owned three pets; a big dog, a little dog, and a cat, all of whom dearly loved their master. One day all the animals suddenly died. Arriving in Heaven, the dogs and the cat were at the Pearly Gates. That day St. Peter wasn't there, so God took over the responsibilities. So God asked the big dog if he loved his master. And the big dog exclaimed that he indeed loved his master. So God said you may enter and sit here on my right. Then God asked the little dog if he loved his master. And the little dog exclaimed that he indeed loved and missed his master. So God said you may enter and sit here on my left. Then God asked the cat if he loved his master. And the cat looked at God and said, you're sitting in my seat.
Stunning documentary, great to see a part of Japan we in the west very seldom get to see, beautiful small towns with centuries of history. Thank you so much for posting.
@tonypate9174
3 жыл бұрын
@Baba FoodleDo you want 50/50 or phone a friend on that one ?..."What west??" as if you don't know ...how hip
@tonypate9174
3 жыл бұрын
@Baba Foodle Good for you Baba.
@arolemaprarath6615
2 жыл бұрын
@Baba Foodle West means Europe.
Awesome documentary DW we want more documentaries like this:)
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @varun shedigudde, thanks for watching!
@rajagopalanvg2142
3 жыл бұрын
@@DWDocumentary PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO "A TRAIN RIDE THROUGH MALABAR COAST IN INDIA" I AM A GREAT FAN OF YOUR DOCUMENTARIES LIKE THESE COVERING IRAN, SRI LANKA, MYANMAR, US, TURKEY
Japan, a truly fascinating country. One of the few remarkable countries in Asia.
@yh1559
3 жыл бұрын
Asia's a giant continent with so many countries...There are probably quite a few fascinating/beautiful ones that we just haven't been exposed to yet :)
@user-pd6bd7ir4z
3 жыл бұрын
@@yh1559 east asia maybe, the rest is just a low class third world to be honest.
@elbruhmomentonumerodos9227
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-pd6bd7ir4z Except some states in the gulf
@remka2000
2 жыл бұрын
Living in Japan for almost 20 years, and been pretty much everywhere in Asia, I find pretty much every country fascinating. I do have “favorites” though, but that’s vert subjective.
I love everything about their culture when it comes to living, heritage, food, & culture. That train is exactly how things should be.. It is truly a site to behold.. 😳🤞🏾⚜️
@jadayaindigo7696
3 жыл бұрын
Yet everything over here in the west seems to want to spit on and burn down our own traditions and culture. I wonder why?
Five stars documentary! 👑🇯🇵
This grandpa 26:48 looks so cool, eating noodles out of bamboo fountains, Japan is very thrilling
Japan is thousand years ahead from rest of the world when come to cleanliness.
@JetLee1544
3 жыл бұрын
+ Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Singapore - there are a few others as well.
@yulyasevelova769
3 жыл бұрын
America could learn a few things from Japan, like personal discipline in public !
@yulyasevelova769
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is ! Most of America's public areas are filthy. There's no respect for say, walls, fences, sides of buildings. Graffiti and gouging letters and numbers everywhere. No one tells you about the problems or real history of the United States when you are studying for citizenship, back when it meant something. No way would we have bothered, had we known the true story ! Which is why record numbers of people are leaving. Trump or no. After finding out how 400 years of incidents since it's beginnings as a colony, it really changes one's perspective. Then you can be realistic rather than brainwashed. This is true for any country one moves to-- study it's problems first.
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
@Taylor Gordon yep bomb more places for usa.
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
@@yulyasevelova769 yep USA DROPPED 2.7 MILLION TONS OF BOMBS ON CAMBODIA for PEACE and no shame..
1:37 This is the exact opposite of what the rail companies do to the trains here in the U.K.
Been watching DW for more than a year now and I can surely say that DW makes the best documentaries on KZread hands down. Like if you agree!
really love Japan. i would surely go back there if this pandemic would end
@User0000000000000004
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the pandemic is why. How convenient for you.
omg I can't get over the cat conductor at the train station! so kawaii
I love Japan
Love to watch japan documentaries. I can reminisce my japan experience
Having traveled in Japan, I always marveled at its beautiful country sides and the serenity that it imparts. It's a privilege to have experienced it.
Thank you, DW. I appreciate your documentary to grasp Japan correctly. We, Japanese people, look forward to seeing you. In addition, my fiancé and me are going to visit Germany after COVID.
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @nagonagonagoya nagonago, you are welcome :) thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
docs guys at DW know their trade so well. even an oscar award would be a little prize for their productions.
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @deneb, we appreciate it :)
What a breathtaking cinematography, good job DW.
I love Japan and Japanese people :-) I had been there for a short time period so could not get enough off of it!.
@mr.t5610
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree ! I was there for 3 month's in 2019 and I'm going back in the future, probably around 2023.
@virtualaustralia
2 жыл бұрын
💞❤️
Respect the rich Japanese culture. 🙏... Great documentary
Oohh what a beautiful and respectful culture and country..god bless japan.
What a beautiful country, thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the ride. Johnny, Indiana
I visited Japan spring of 2019. Many beautiful places to visit. I ended up seeing more in the bustling metro areas like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Hopefully the next time I visit, I can go to Hokkaido or Kyushu and sightsee some of the smaller towns
@testtestmann3155
3 жыл бұрын
You better drive a car or ride on a bicycle in provicials.
Fell in love with Japan under 20 mins
This is the most beautiful documentary I have ever seen in my life.
Such a refreshing break from all the madness in this world. I would gladly finish my days on this earth as an apprentice to Mr. Ito in his lantern shop. Thank you DW Documentary. Stay safe 🙏
@erikjohansen9154
3 жыл бұрын
ah,, yet less family, suisides, work too hard... its a contaridictory
@yulyasevelova769
3 жыл бұрын
It's true that there is a lot of pressure on people, due to traditional authority structures. And this can cause a high rate of suicides. Of course, this documentary is about travel in Japan, not the dark side of things. What they do right, however, is a great model for others.
Everything about Japan is just awesome. 🎌⛩️🏯🌅🚅🍶🥢🍱🍤🍜🍣🎎🗾🗻
Japan is an incredible country with fascinating people. I want to go back very soon.
I live here and I love it. 2 years in Japan and forever. Always nice to have a new view on other spots.
What a wonderful train journey through southern japan enjoyed immensely 🚄🚉🚌🚅
Beautiful journey! Thanks DW. Greetings from Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
@DWDocumentary
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @Christian Berrocal, thanks for watching and commenting! All the best to you in Costa Rica. 🙂
Such an amazing country and people
Really liked it and enjoyed watching it, I felt relaxed while I am still sitting on my sofa. Thanks DW for taking us this amazing and historic journey.
Redact for my next vacation. After this crazy times is over. Japan and the trains . Good combo
It's beautiful to see their culture. Japan did a good job in maintaining them. I hope that these historically significant things are preserves as they are and I hope to see it one day too!
I have had a special place in my heart for Japanese culture. This documented journey through the most beautiful parts of southern Japan has fast become my favorite.
Omg....I'm in love with japan...
i love Japan, one day when Covid-19 over i will go there to visit :))
@User0000000000000004
2 жыл бұрын
So, you're saying covid is holding you back? Ok. Sure.
I live here in Fukuoka and you guys worth to visit sometime
DW next time take me with you to Japan 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I ❤ Japan! Beautiful little doc.....
Travelled Japan from my sofa 🚈🚂🚞🎢 thanks a ton to DW. 🤗👏😊😇💞
Never been anywhere in the world in my 60years but I am going to Japan before I leave the world
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
Go PYRAMIDS EGYPT
Japan is amazing! Thanks DW for yet another great docu!
The west could learn a lot from Japan as far as having respect for there fellow man and there country
@mogensmichael8743
3 жыл бұрын
With a 99% conviction rate Japan could learn a lot from a lot of Western countries too.
@kyleking9417
3 жыл бұрын
They could learn alot from us as well like Dogs make better pets than soup. Also that Prisoners of War should not be beaten, tortured, then eaten (Chichijima Incident) . But hey, teacups are cool
@pramit8903
3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleking9417 that was past and in terms of torture, west was also not less in torturing thier colonial people. You can't deny that
@ossiebob6366
3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleking9417 yep OK you got me with Dog soup
@skqq3250
3 жыл бұрын
yes Bob! I agree whole heartedly. Great observation.
Holy hell, is Japan the best place on Earth or what? Unspeakably beautiful. Amazing people, amazing culture. Simply extraordinary. DW has created another wonderful documentary experience! 10/10 :-D
@DWDocumentary
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your positive feedback, Lucas!
Excellent Documentary thank you Japan is a wonderful place that reflects the sophistication of its people.