A 1000 year old sakura tree surely has to be the world's most beautiful! 😍🌸🌸🌸

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

Surely! The Japanese Cherry Blossom is considered the “most beautiful” and this is the most beautiful of them all so … it’s not a stretch to call this the most beautiful in the world!

The tree is lovely of course, but I was truly moved by the social dimension, the community's emotional connection to the tree and how the community voluntarily looks after the cherry tree.

If only the tree could tell stories of everything it has been able to witness over its 1000 year life so far. And it's amazing how much pride Japanese have with their cherry blossoms. And how much they care for the trees.

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

I know! Instead of becoming a book, it should write one! But there’d be many chapters on rough winters - and I think before the Edo period, the tree had it much tougher than now. Records before 1600s are hard to find, just enough references to validate it’s over 1000 years - but it would take double the time to explain it. If only trees could talk, I want that interview!

@Del-Lebo

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! After my first viewing of the video, I had a mental flood thinking and visualizing that exact idea!!! It made me happy/proud cry!!!!

@AlexialexisD

Жыл бұрын

wow ! so amazing😍😎

@MrNajibrazak

Жыл бұрын

i was thinking about it and all i can thought of was blood flowing, the immense amount of blood spewed throughout history. Even as a Japanese myself the thought of living through the era of the past 1000 years is quite frightful. History aside this tree is in a class of its own, the tree among trees. It is highly revered and to me personally, i do not see it as a tree anymore. it is old enough to manifest itself into a spirit. it is something sacred to many Japanese, not just a beautiful tree or a tourist attraction which the idea itself is offensive for something many hold sacred. It is a sacred tree to us.

That old man played in the tree when they were children, imagine how much emotions and nostalgia they have for the tree growing up side by side with it.

A beautiful tree and a beautifully told story John. Seeing how it looks in the sun, cloud and at night really captured it's everchanging moods. Wonderful job capturing this ancient and majestic tree. That walnut mochi looked oishii! Loved your enthusiastic showing of the sakura manhole covers, great fun! 😋🌳🌸🌸👍

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

Oh, if it didn’t expires in a week, I’d send it to Canada 🇨🇦 that mochi had so much flavor! I’d have to go to the factory and send it direct from Fukushima for it to work or drive it back to Tokyo same day … not a bad challenge! 😋 for June!

Everything about this--video, cinematography, music, narration--is perfect and gorgeous! Beautiful work! Thank you very much for this jewel! 😍💞💕💕

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! To make an episode about just one tree was something I really wanted to do - a reason to come to Miharu, see something larger than all of us, something my great great grand children could experience. With this video, I was there in 2023 and they’ll be there in perhaps 2093 💕

@jkoadventures7401

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan Beautiful!💞

@Del-Lebo

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!! John is epic!!!!

I can feel your love for this tree, John. I love the many faces of the tree but I think it is magical at night when we see it lit. It gives the illusion of being illuminated from within each blossom. Thank you for featuring this magnificent tree. Certainly the most beautiful tree in the world ❤️

I've been there in 2019 and this is something else. First, while you drive from the nearest interchange to Takizakura, you'll see a number of massive cherry trees just along the road. You will be definitely surprised and touched with the trees. And when you meet Takizakura finally, you can't stop smiling with tears. I promise.

All your videos are wonderful, but this one is special. Your unique view of Japan brings joy to all of your subscribers!

I would love to see that beautiful old Sakura! 😍

I really love how you present things in the video and also not to forget that your voice is soothing and fits so perfectly in the videos. Thank you so much for presenting Japan in this way ❤

This is the kind of episode I love to see on this channel. This, the melody road, kodo, the station cleaning staff. Can't wait to see more of these.

Yes... It is probably the most beautiful tree in the world because my favorite tree is the weeping willow. And this one looks just like that... Except all in pink or white depending....

That Sakura tree is definitely one of a kind!

福島の三春滝桜 来ていただきありがとうございます！ 大迫力の三春滝桜 皆さんもぜひ！

Very cool to have that nice Cherry Blossom tree in Japan especially in spring . Here in California, our favorite trees are the giant Sequoias and it's beautiful year round . General Sherman is around 2200 years old🌲

Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a top contender for the 'Most Beautiful Tree in the World'! I vote *Yes*!

Great age and great beauty are wonderfully together in that tree. Thanks for the video! 👍

High quality work as usual John. I'm always learning when watching your channel, and dreaming of my next trip to Japan ! ✌

Absolutely beautiful. I think one of the reasons everyone loves it besides watching it change throughout the seasons is that it has endured. Every generation tries to modernize it's surroundings and this tree has seen it all and still stays roughly the same. Of course, with a little help from us humans. I too would love to hear it's story of watching time pass and what it's witnessed. Thanks John for showing us this. 🥰

That 3000 year tree looks intense too. When looking at old things I always take a moment to imagine all the events it saw and also survived, 1000 years is mind boggling.

Wow. This is beautiful! Shidarezakura has never been my favorite, but this one is different. It is in its own class! I liked that you talked about having difference color/faces every season. That is one of favorite thing about Japan, having distinctive four seasons. If I have a chance to visit Japan during Sakura season, this is now on my list to visit. Thanks for the video, John! 今まで見たしだれ桜の中で一番きれいですねぇ。春だけでなく、四季それぞれの顔が違うということを紹介してくれて、なかなか面白かったです。きっちりと四季があるというのは、日本独特で、私は日本のすごくいいところと見ています。この時期に日本へ行くことがあったら、ぜひこの滝桜を見に行ってみたいと思います。ビデオシェア感謝です!！

For the Sakura tree being 1000 years old, there's no doubt that it sure looks stunningly beautiful. 🌸🌸🌸🌸

Truly beautiful and breathtaking. I've never seen something so gorgeous. 1000 years is impressive

This is another amazing video John, thank you very much 😉

Beautiful tree. Stunning videography, especially the night shots. Fascinating history. Thanks for another great episode.

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ٩(^‿^)۶ I’m so glad this one was enjoyable.

Fantastic work John💙🎌🌸

This was great! I wish I could have that kind of karaage on a stick though

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I can only imagine how wonderful it looks up close and personal. It has a very majestic feel just from looking at it through your video. Thank you so much for sharing this John! Magnificent!

I never really stopped to think about what was the most beautiful tree in the world, but you did a good job convincing me it's this one!

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

It’s worth going up to see in the spring. I’ll go again, to visit an old friend 🌳 unlike my other friends, I’ll always know where this one is 😂

Really impressive sight and cherry blossom tree.

Thanks for sharing, John ! What a tree !!!

we will all grow old and die, and this tree will still be here getting visitors after we're all gone

Of course there are lots of beautiful trees in the world, probably more so than this one. But what makes it special here is that in its hometown and in Japan, enough people see and recognise its beauty, they value and cherish and celebrate it. Generations of people looked after it. People travel hours just to see it, a tree. That's what makes it beautiful.

That’s really beautiful. The tree takes on so many different appearances as it changes colors..and as the light hits it differently.. and the age of this tree!..thank you for the history behind it!..Really enjoyed it! 😊

Really beautiful! 😮

For so many years, you really capture the magic of Japan!! This documentary made my cry with joy and love for the nature and people who cherish it. Then the food!?!? Yum...And at night, that tree is even more awe inspiring! In my mind's eye I could see folks 100-300+ years ago celebrating the tree as your photo showed. What a temple of nature's wonder. As always, you make great videos!!!!

That truly is the most beautiful tree in the world, Great job John can't wait for another video! 😍🥰🌸🌸🌸

Beautiful history

Best shades of sakura🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊

I always love Japan’s appreciation of natural beauty

@hritesh7

10 ай бұрын

And india appreciating cringe movies and boring society except north east india.

Very cool!👍🏻

It's such an amazing story. I can see the total love and appreciation all have had for this beautiful tree. It's on my list of the must-see when i go to Japan :-)

So pretty! I didn't know there were three of these grand trees and that they were all different varieties of Sakura! Wow :D Thank you for sharing with us :)

Very beautiful!!!

"🎶 Could you be the most beautiful tree 🎄 in the world? 🎶" 😉 Sorry Prince and his estate I couldn't help it!!!

That's quite a beautiful spot, thank you for sharing.

That is a beautiful tree! I finally found a good nursery to source a Kwanzan cherry tree for my front yard, i hope in 999 years it looks this good!

Beautiful tree Sakura is my favorite flower 🌸

滝桜を紹介してくださり、ありがとうございます。 もう随分と実物を見ていませんが、今年もよく咲いてくれたねと言いたいです。 滝桜以外にも、三春町には樹齢100年以上の桜の木がたくさんあるので、ぜひチェックしてみてください。

Beautiful trees. Thanks John for documenting this.

As always, amazing video narration, direction and photography

Thanks!

@onlyinjapan

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Malakangel! ٩(^‿^)۶

Thank you John for another amazing video from Japan!

Wow such a beautiful tree. Thanks another snapshot into Japan's culture.

thanks for sharing such a blessing and beautiful tree

Thank you

It is so beautiful and a delight to see

So cool to see John using a 360 camera.

What a beautiful tree!! I love your videos . Always informative, entertaining, and fun!

Beautiful cherry blossom tree.

You have a knack for good story telling.

I visited koriyama a few years back during Hanami season and met a really nice couple, they drove me to see this tree. It's a really great memory

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

It’s a short drive from Koriyama, a lot of people visiting came from there.

I love these types of videos John!

this episode was really fun!! the manhole adventure made me smile !! :)

I am glad there something on this earth so captivating

Great video!

Beautiful! 🩷🌸🤍

Another great Job John.!!! Thanks!!

Beautiful indeed. Wonderful work as always. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

Yes! The most beautiful sakura tree in Japan! 😃 I really like the timelapse & interview part in this video!👏Great video!! 😊

✨Beautiful.💫 Thank You! 🦋 Peace & Love 💙✌️🇬🇧

the most amazing sakura tree

A king of all sakura trees 🌸🌸

When they kicked the lights on at dark, that was beautiful.

Thanks for the video. You just added another two places for me to visit.

What's awesome to ponder is the people who took care of the tree through the ages never got to experience it in is present glory but they clearly envisioned this for us... :)

I LOVE that every video you do, you always incorporate nearby food to some degree

Truly AMAZING HISTORY!!!! 🙇🏼

your narration is top notch, so easy on the ear

So much reverence and beauty!

You know when this man uploads a video you will instantly add what he features to your japan bucketlist.

Thanks John. I really enjoy your videos. I planning a trip to Japan next year. Greetings from Australia.

This tree is gorgeous

I love the appreciation of imperfect beauty in nature.

Extremely beautiful tree! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Lovely

懐かしい。I haven’t seen cherry blossoms for over 12 years. Great history and cool that it changes from pink to white. Awesome video Mahalo

Beautiful! Especially when it’s lit up at night.

This deserves millions of views! Such a beautiful view!

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This is what Only in Japan is all about; diving deep into the beautiful, obscure and fascinating aspects of Japan. Stories, that only a true teacher and Journalist could compellingly tell. This is John Daub's element, storyteller.

A perfect icon to be protected! ❤❤❤❤ that’s why I still love Japan. Even though I’ve never been able to visit, hope I’ll be able to go.

seeing john enthusiastically run to each manhole is the cutest thing i’ve seen all day

Nice tree!

Amazing. ❤❤🎉 this is a great video John.

@onlyinjapan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

the bit where you chase manhole covers is great lol

amazing how the japanese people respect such a beautiful tree

Thank you for bringing this to us. It is truly a treasure the history it could tell. The picture of the past was great. I also take pictures of the man hole covers when in Japan that one is amazing. Thank you again for the great content. Take care aloha 🌸

Beautiful and all that street food has made me hungry.