I can feel this is one of the most honest guys whom I have seen on KZread. And his life style is so peaceful.

He's discovered one of the things I have recently discovered: when you stop trying to control the land so much, it rewards you. I no longer grow tomatoes because with so many that have gone to my chickens, and in compost, the seeds are all over the farm and they volunteer all over the place. The same happens with squash and potatoes, dill, cilantro, borage, sunflower. Let it go to seed, throw some seeds around strategically, free food.

@tones_2466

Жыл бұрын

Your soil sounds incredible

@baphithi

Жыл бұрын

@@tones_2466 soil gets built up from all the plants that do not get removed as weeds, as well as mulching and from kitchen scraps, grass clippings and leaves in your garden.

@baphithi

Жыл бұрын

Love it. I also throw seeds out “randomly” and I get surprised every now and then when plants come up that I had forgotten about.

@Escanor89

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We got a little garden ourselves this year and the soil is sooo good! Literally everything is growing like nuts.

@magesalmanac6424

11 ай бұрын

I saw a comment once, “the worst tomato plantsI ever grew were the ones I tended to relentlessly. The BEST tomato I ever grew was one that volunteered to grow in my rain gutter.”

I have the same dream - “to go nowhere” - I’m pretty much living it now - so relaxing - makes me think of a Franz Kafka quote - You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet, still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet. (Drink that in!)

@jackbarton1867

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@GG1991

Жыл бұрын

Do you know which book this is from of his?

@ammar2316

Жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful words. Please, if you can, would you mind telling me from which of Kafka's books this quote was taken ? Thank you.

@satoyama.rupert

Жыл бұрын

Deeper than Kafka ... you don't need to leave your field, not table. Not room, but your dirt floor stable. He was a little immersed in materialism but had good intentions!.

This will be my life in a few years. I can't find fulfillment in this crazy materialistic lifestyle we chase here in Europe.

@rajeshs8846

Жыл бұрын

The more you accumulate the more you need.

@10pmmemes88

Жыл бұрын

Not Europe. The entire world

@AdventureSam

Жыл бұрын

I will join you thunder

@muniaisworthit

11 ай бұрын

I feel the same way,I live in South Asia

@BlizzardFlawed

11 ай бұрын

Feel the same way here in southeast asia

ありがとうございます。何度でも言います。ありがとうございます。心からありがとうございます。涙が出ます。

We all want this kind of life when we get older. To live as much as possible in this lifetime. Life's simple pleasures. We work hard on our younger days to only realize we want a simple life as we age.. what a human life we have...

Wow homegrown organic tea with mountain spring water, must be incredible. Hats off , we should all live like this guy.

@Mmdg634

11 ай бұрын

Real wealth

@StuWright

11 ай бұрын

probably has a trust fund helping him out in the bad months

@bekabeka71

10 ай бұрын

@@StuWrightwhat does that mean

@infinitijourney

8 ай бұрын

sorry, but banksters won't let you, and now most of governments are in bankster's pockets, so they won't let you either. who will run all the hamsterwheels??? they need more slaves not free people. go and get another lease or mortgage for that house you don't need 🤣

Can you film more about this man's life please. No pressure, I have watched this 10 times and my feeling was/is still the same as I first watched it. Such a lovely and honest guy

@bluecrystalplanet4824

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to second this request!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@qhuizatlantis8484

Жыл бұрын

I vote for this petition

@leaf4267

Жыл бұрын

@Bismit Kar Yes yes

@igorjursa8385

Жыл бұрын

agree

@danisantos3088

11 ай бұрын

🙋🏻‍♀️ another viewer interested in seeing more about him and his life in rural Japan😊

This man knows that the life travel is inside us, an internal search which he has discovered amazing. The shine of his eyes comes from the light of his soul.

3:30 - one thing I've noticed on your videos is people commenting about how great it would be to do this if they were wealthy. Take note of how much Rupert paid for a house AND a field that already had a tea plantation on it.

@GrowingSmall

Жыл бұрын

Acute observation! Most of the people I've profiled have never been rich in a monetary sense, they simply prioritized the available money they did have to get started on a piece of land. Everything else is a combination of hard work and great vision.

@drexxsuma1749

Жыл бұрын

​@@GrowingSmall a poor country cannot have this kind of thing,just in dreams we wish we can do things like this,we are not allowed to go in countries like japan if we dont have a visa.dis you know that?

@therespectedlex9794

Жыл бұрын

@@drexxsuma1749 Do you need a rich country or a fertile one?

I met Rupert in Aichi a couple months ago, an absolute gem of a man. This video really brings the viewer into HIS world, extremely well done. I think I want to go have some more of his tea now 😊

@GrowingSmall

Жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear you got to meet Rupert. Am currently working on another video about his new place - you'll enjoy that one too.

@KASUMINaturals

Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingSmall Great! I think you have endless fantastic material with Rupert. Looking forward to it!

@kojiikokoaka_jun34

11 ай бұрын

@@KASUMINaturals do u know what part of Aichi-Ken he lives in. I’m living there too growing my own veg

@KASUMINaturals

11 ай бұрын

@@kojiikokoaka_jun34 Hello Koji-san! Actually, Rupert doesn't live in Aichi-ken, he lives down in the area of Fukuoka (I forget exactly where, but I could check). I happened to meet him at a Kominka event that was held this year in the Aichi-kenminnomori in Shinshiro. He traveled 800 kilometers in his little Kei truck to get there - took him 4 days (with a few stops) to get back! 🙂

@kojiikokoaka_jun34

11 ай бұрын

@@KASUMINaturals No worries thanks ahhhh ok I saw the advertisement for the Kominka event too I couldn’t make it. I wonder is it held every year in Aichi?

The final words are pure wisdom. God bless this man.

I teared up when he said his dream for the rest of his life is to go nowhere 🥲 to have everything you ever want and need on your doorstep, to have that peace and contentment 🥲 thats something i can only dream of 🥺 Living in the city for all my life, with traffic, polution, and congestion; in this age of social media toxicity and comparison, of discontent; i envy this man

Reflect: Thanks Growing Small for sharing your WISDOM with us. When I prayed to God for helping us to solve our gini-coefficient gap (rich poor gap), God told me there is NO poverty on this planet BUT the true culprit that causes "poverty" on Earth is the Obelisk Administration. Indeed our ENTIRE world can be GREAT again with *New Heaven and New Earth* (neither New World Order nor Slavery System). God Is Love! 佩（贝）玲笔。🙏🏻💕🌻🇲🇾🌎💕🌈

He has such a calming energy…I’d love to taste his organic tea!

So much positive energy, so peaceful.

Since discovering your channel, I found I can’t stop thinking about Japan- not just a visit, but to actually have an old farm and nurture it back to life. I love my tiny yard in the USA which produces an extraordinary amount of organic and wild food, and imagine doing the same on a larger piece of land in the beauty and tranquility of rural Japan! Thanks for sharing!❤️

@aNaturalist

Жыл бұрын

There's a book titled The Abundance of Less that you might enjoy. The author was an English teacher that interviewed 13 Japanese people that are in "back to the land" situations.

@BATgirl57

Жыл бұрын

@@aNaturalist Thank you! I put a hold on a library copy and look forward to reading it!! 😊

@infinitijourney

8 ай бұрын

I think that I am heading to Japan too. There is something really fascinating and intriguing about Japan and their culture (and I don't mean Tokyo). I know that they are not really keen on takin in any gaijin especially in rural areas, and this makes it even more interesting to go there. As a gaijin you are not really allowed to buy a house or land there, but I also know that they are changing the law , and maybe one day this will be a possibility.

Rupert looks happy, because he truly is!! He knew what he wanted for his heart & soul & he’s accomplished that!! What a beautiful life tranquil lifestyle in such a beautiful country with amazing people!! Thank you for this enjoyable video!!

Bless you, living your own dream Brother.

Those eyes speak happiness. “Happy is the man who owns a few acres of land…and be content “

Greetings and respect from the LooseNatural farm in Andalusia Spain

The way he talk you can feel he is a good man

This man has a beautiful, pure and vivid soul. I pray God continues to watch over him and he continues to inspire others.

Wow, organic fresh fruits and vegetables, awesome. 👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕💕

I'm living in my own kominka in the countryside and also trying to "go nowhere," but there are several challenges. On medical leave due to cancer, and residency is hanging in the balance since I'm neither working, a student, nor married to a local. Who knows how things will play out.

@scottl.5212

Жыл бұрын

Thoughts and prayers!!

I have the same dream

100 years ago: we've to go to the city! Country life sucks! Today: we've made a huge mistake, me have to go back!

@swanabangan7885

Жыл бұрын

Man always goes back to nature, she is nourishing, and nature is our mother.

this man is living good

I'd love Rupert to have more videos of his land and practices! Wonderful guy. ❤

My absolute favorite type of vid. I would love to buy some of his tea. God bless you!

I love the PAST too. Past energy is so calming. I'm a millenial but I do listen to ramdom music from the 40s,50's, 60s, 70s and 80s. With fashion and house design I love anything 50s and older like 1920s.

Me too. I don't travel that much. I just wanted to see my garden often. It's free and therapeutic!

The most content man around, just happy with life and nature around him. 😊

Man can survived on his own, simple and Content even without a partner, just what he believes is the things that make him change

This is zen ❤

Weeds grow even faster in Yakushima. I'm the Onsen cleaning guy there. Nice to find you on KZread. The green tea you served us was awesome. Keep going

Well done….. by far you have the most calming lifestyle….. I applaud you 👏

Fascinating man. What a beautiful life he`s creating.

Rupert, I will never buy tea again,unless it is organic. You are an inspiration ma good man.

How I wish I could also live like this.

He really looks cool with that Japanese hat

Looking forward to episode 3 😎

@GrowingSmall

Жыл бұрын

It's already been uploaded :) Thank you for watching!

@carlvanmeerbeek7327

Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingSmall Looking forward to episode 4 😀😀

Thank you for Part 2 😊

I really enjoy these videos, very well done, and such an interesting story! Thank you for sharing!

@GrowingSmall

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos!

@Be_Light_Be_Love_Be_Divine

Жыл бұрын

@@GrowingSmall yes, he is living a beautiful life 🍵

I cannot express how much I want to be able to go and live this lifestyle. I'm sure my student loans would haunt me no matter what country I live in. But maybe one day, or maybe this is my retirement.

I love this place. It's so beautiful and simple lifestyle simple living

I love this man! His easy laughter, his practical ways, such an inspiration!!

Great video. I can attest to the rapid growth of 'weeds' in this country, even in the north. Untamable growth. I've just decided to let them have their space in the soil, if that is what they are after.

@qualqui

Жыл бұрын

And thats how you discover wild edibles, like in my case, the Talayote, a wild cousin of the Chayote, which is called Chocho in Jamaica and Alligator Pear in the States, specifically in the South. Just one thing, since its a vining plant, better to keep it on a reachable trellis because they will reach for the sky!

Explore the beauty of simple living, natural building, and permaculture in these captivating videos. From sustainable practices to harmonious living, there's something for everyone interested in a greener, more mindful lifestyle. 🌿🏡 #SimpleLiving #NaturalBuilding #Permaculture #Sustainability

I love this man story and his simple approach to life….as he said I don’t want to go anywhere I just want to stay here ❤️🙌

Great farming my dear friend ❤

The road to this simple lifestyle? I like to understand the how's and the journey or background is fascinating for me. From the UK to Singapore to Japan with no mention of visas, which are the bane of my unqualified traveller's life 😊. This guy was homeless, on and off, and yet obviously well educated, hence being able to live, originally with the help of an employer, in Singapore. This is all educated guesswork, of course. Smart guy. He put his travelling experience to good use. He saved a small pot of money and bought a house in a remote area in Japan and "bob's your uncle". Hat off to you, man ❤

Congratulations! You are living your life that makes you happy and content. A lot of people would never understand including myself. But you found your peace. Simple, thank you for sharing your life and making me think how I want to live my life.

I love watching your video

@GrowingSmall

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

I just found you its a great video I love it its the way it should be natural

I am so proud of you🍃 I'm a young Filipina🇵🇭with a farmer father.

@CountrysidelifewithManayOlen

10 ай бұрын

And now I'm here again watching and absorbing your words🍃

This looks very peaceful! It would be interesting to understand what brought him to Japan, his journey.

What a simple and, at the same time a, great man.

I envy and respect you.

He is full of joy

He is where I want to be but can’t be. Sometimes I think we are rerolled characters with just a part still left in us that for some reason we don’t know why we long for other places comfort that we feel we once lived.

I love the peace in your eyes, and clam in your bodies. I wish I could learn to live like this

this is so serene and fulfilling I wanna cry... excellecent editing for this kind of video

I want to have a sustainable lifestyle too! thanks for sharing this! 👏💖

You look so healthy.I will be stating a homestead vegetable garden. Talk of healthy living!!

I would love to watch more of his farming life videos.

He find his peace that last longer

Absolute joy, there is a great deal of fulfillment in loving what you have to do. When time can leave your mind in a such a way, thats real peace.

Our governments do not like people like this man because he is content and doesn't want any more than what he needs.

My dream life! Growing your own food and having fun and peace while doing it.

Rupert we miss you!

So healthy living

We need more of him

Such a likable guy

the simple word is......" ENLIGHTENMENT"

This man is very lucky. This is my dream 🥰

Love this! 🪴

Thank you for sharing... Really inspiring 😊

Just amazing style of life.

Seriously... I lived in Tennessee my whole life.... Left and seen America.. And realized... These appalachian mountains will provide thoroughly.... And that's why my #2 dream is to live in Japan like Rupert and his brave family.. I would give my whole bank account to be able to live this awesome dream.. 🥹🤦🤟

I am really curious how he got all this started. In one video he said his friend gave him the property after he lived in singapore for 20 years. Very interesting. Would love to know the back story.

What a fabulous way to live. Ty.

Amazing! Soul and nature.

You're very natural in every aspect.

my whole family dreams are to have and live on the farm ,and when we got our farm and my parents started to work on the farm,they became stronger. Living on the farm actually makes you stronger and more long life than those who are working at the office wearing fancy clothes 😅

Really a dream life

I love your take on life ☺☺☺☺

"Yes." - Sen no Rikyû

"my dream for the rest of my life is to go nowhere"....think a few of us need this level of peace, anyone for Japan?

Wonderful. I have a place in Wakayama I am looking forward to...soon.

So rich life.

I dont need anything but a house in the hilly woods with a broadband connection.

This is kind of life that I want

That's what I want, too.

So great he sound truly happy and truly found

I really want that life even though it seems impossible as I have family responsibilities...and I really enjoy tea in general as well.

This is EXACTLY what I want to do when my daughter turns 18 and starts her own life. I have an 11 year countdown. Maybe we'll be neighbors.

Rupert, is indeed living in Paradise! Why would he want to go see other places? Thank you for sharing and greetings from central Mexico. :)

Tea made with mountain spring water and organic tea leaf...that seem so good,bro.I want to taste it too.l love your simple and self-sufficient life style.Cheers bro!

so amazing and very jealous , would love to be out of the rush of the world and grow your own food.