Answering a few viewer questions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- I start with a preview of the next few videos, then take a few minutes to answer some viewer questions. Next week we're back on the trails!
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“I don’t think I have fans” adorable
Thanks for the q&a, it's nice to get to know the creator better.
You're definitely an asset the tourist board should hire you, you make people want to go north!
Hahaha, wouldn't say no to that!
Because of you and Sharla I can’t wait to visit Northern Japan.
very relatable intro there. especially bumping your leg! lol
Fellow Midwesterner here (Michigan) living in Ikoma, Nara and I can attest to missing the diner culture! There's a lot of great cafes down here in Kansai/Kinki, but sometimes I just want a FAT stack of pancakes with a diabetes/heart attack-inducing amount of maple syrup and butter on top! 😮💨Apple pie, casserole, salad that isn't really a salad (apples with whipped cream and snickers), all that good stuff I never thought I'd miss. And before anyone asks, the souffle pancakes do NOT suffice as a replacement lmao
As a sidenote, I've been bingewatching your videos over the last few days and am now itching to move up to Tohoku. You radiate passion for the Japanese outdoors and, as a fellow hiker and trail runner, fills me with such joy to learn about and visit these places, even vicariously!
Okay last tangent: as a Deaf person, I'd really appreciate it if you could do proper closed captions! The auto-generated ones are often absent when you're talking outdoors with wind, and they're awful at picking up any Japanese. If you could edit them with Romaji + translation for non-Japanese speakers or use a service like Rev, it'd make your content accessible to a lot more people!
Yes, exactly!! Also miss having someone come by and continually refill my coffee...
And great! So happy that you're enjoying them! Tohoku is definitely a great place to live! It is hot up here right now, but generally nowhere near as bad as central Japan. And all the amazing hikes that you can do where you have it basically all to yourself!!
Hydration, warm clothing and safety stuff like reflective emergency blanket and walking stick.
I know a lot of youtubers don't like talking about themselves or getting too personal, but I always enjoy these types of videos. It makes you feel like you're getting to know a friend.
So glad that you liked it!
I find your videos to be very relaxing and am slowly making my way through the back catalogue. You have a very unique and calming channel. You definitely have fans.
Thank you! Very happy to hear that!
Really excited to see a Q&A video! 🤩 I know you mentioned that you’re not big on being the focus of the channel, but you definitely seem to carry a lot of interesting stories from many years of adventures, and I’m glad that the Q&A videos will give us a chance to hear more of those! Really excited for the upcoming videos you’re working on!
Listening to you made me want to visit Wisconsin! The cafe culture sounds great. You're right, independently-run cafes are not huge in provincial Japan, much less breakfast cafes - maybe you should open one, since you seem to be a good cook :)
Glad you're also taking more gear with you, I was a bit worried in your early videos about how little you were taking. I always err on the side of caution and take a little too much, but it's worth the peace of mind when hiking alone. You're wise to turn back when weather turns bad, it's not about being tough, it's about being safe.
Come for the beer Stay for the cheese and Gemütlichkeit in Wisconsin 🤗👍
Quinlan. Rule #1: check the weather :-)
Headlamp is so true! We were descending a mountain once (that was supposed to happen at like 4pm) and we got lost, so at 10pm we were going through bushes, literally had to cross about a 3-4m deep pit across a fallen tree, using our phones.
A survivor!
Wow! Sounds like an adventure!
Hi Quinlan,
Nice to hear a bit about your life there in Japan.
I so to enjoy your adventurous and beautiful videos.
Continued safety and blessings to you.
I lived in Osaka for 7 years and miss Japan every day since I left. Thank you for providing such a great distraction during these weird times. Great content!
Thank you! These weird times will hopefully pass soon!
7:44 ooh, I didn't even remember I'd asked a question that might come up here! thanks for answering it. may longer winters return! you did a pretty good job pronouncing my name -- it's basically neenkuh :)
Neenkuh! Got it!
Yes- may longer winters return!
I just like listening to you talking at the camera :') more of these please!
The craft beer, the cheese curds, the obnoxiously huge stacks of sugar coated fake maple syrup soaked pancakes, crispy shredded hash browns, yesssss. I'm really going to miss Latin food (if I'm actually able to move next year still). We have a huge Latinx population in our current area, and the food is just on another level. I'm going to have legitimate withdrawls. Also, I just firmly believe the Midwest is so underrated. I can't wait for the equipment video, but the rivers of molten sulfur sound pretty freaking cool too. lol
You bumping into the desk, is me very morning! 😂
Love your videos!
The calmness you have and positive outlook is really enjoyable and your videos being informative is also a really nice plus! Keep doing what you do because you are great at it! :)
My plan was going to Japan for 2-3 weeks this summer and having my aim at Morioka for some hiking was an idea i got straight from you! But alas, as we all know traveling isnt possible now. Maybe next year i will stumble on to you on some really awesome trail :)
All the best from Sweden! - Bjórn
Thanks! Hopefully next year travel will become possible again!
That intro was hilarious
Started watching your videos after seeing you in Sharla and Chris’ and I’m having a blast going through them; There are a lot of places I want to visit and hike at now 😁
I have a question for you if you don’t mind - How did you learn Japanese? What methods and resources helped you the most? As someone that has studied it for a while now, I’m always interested to hear other people’s journey with the language, and I bet I’m not the only person interested.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks for watching!
I learned before the age of smartphone and apps (Passed N1 in 2004), which was good and bad. Bad in that there are so many great resources now that I didn't have access too, but good in that there were less distractions back then and I think most of us had longer attention spans and weren't so addicted to little dopamine hits from our phones...
Basically, I bought beginning textbooks meant for people trying to enter Japanese tech schools that taught Japanese from zero but without any English glossary or anything. (I think the books were intended for Indians, Chinese, and Southeast Asians.) I also made a few thousand flashcards by hand and practiced with them, keeping them in different piles based on my familiarity with them so I would eventually move all of them into the (I know it without thinking) section...
I started learning after I arrived in Japan, so I had tons of access to Japanese people for help and practice.
Not sure if that helps, but that's what I did!
@@GoNorthJapan Thanks Quinlan, that is super helpful - you’re a star! ⭐️
I’m following a similar method to you, so it’s good to know I’m on a tried and tested path. I have to say I am thankful I’m learning in the age of apps etc but I absolutely agree with you how difficult it is to maintain focus now - I’m definitely guilty of being easily distracted! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of content at your disposal. It’s ultimately a good thing to have more options though and there’s never been a better time to learn.
I have a couple of Japanese friends but I’m far too self conscious of my ability to speak with them but I absolutely should. I’m guessing this was a massive help for you when learning as well? Finally, (sorry for bombarding you with questions!) could I ask how you approached your flash carding? Was it solely for Kanji?
By the way, your Airbnb looks amazing! I didn’t get to Morioka on my previous trips but it’s on my list and I’d love to visit (fingers crossed for 2021).
Thanks again.
I used to hike in the rain, but then one of our favourite trails in the Waitakere ranges had a flash flood, destroying the bridge. Sometimes it's better to play it safe so you can hike another day. I'd like to hike North Japan someday, the hikes I've done in Japan were enjoyable :)
Just recently subscribed to your channel and wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed watching your videos! The locations are so beautiful and your videos are absolutely professional level!
Thank you so much!
Would be cool if you could show the streets of Morioka and your living space. Best wishes
Sure, working on Morioka Stuff soon. Could maybe try my living space...
Nice to get to know a little more about you! Looking forward to the videos you mentioned in the beginning.
I so agree on breakfast cafes!! When I visited Japan I mostly ate conbini food for breakfast since with the jet lag I woke up hours and hours before anything else would open! Even the few breakfast cafes I found in Tokyo didn't open until much later than I was looking for food!
Thank you for the wonderful Q & A! I enjoyed it very much! ☺️
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Glad to hear you are not a rain hiker either! I once went on a hike in Banff with friends and they wanted to hike up the steep mountain in the rain. Halfway up I turned around as it kept getting worse. I felt like a baby for leaving, but better safe than sorry!
Wow, Banff must have been beautiful!!
Yeah- definitely better safe than sorry. You can always come again on a better day!
GoNorth Japan it was so beautiful. We went for a wedding and saw the lakes. Emerald lake was my favorite. If you haven’t been, definitely go when things calm down! I feel like based on your videos, you would love it. :)
Really enjoyed this! It'd be nice to see the occasional Quinlan-Q&A every now and then :) Just to know the man behind the hikes your channel takes us on
Great! I'll probably do them a couple times a year just. I have to admit, they're much less time-consuming to edit than my normal ones!
Missing breakfast restaurants made me chuckle. I used to spend a lot of time in Madison and western suburbs of Chicago. I was always surprised by how many breakfast only places there were. For some reason we always went to Perkins.
I sometimes wonder how much of what I see as "American" or "normal in the States" is actually just Midwestern... I've seen some of these TH-cam videos that are sort of jokes showing how Wisconsin people behave, and it made me realize that being friendly and chatty to strangers at the bus stop (or supermarket line) is not normal in the States, just where I'm from....
Thank you for answering my question. It's so nice that people recognize each other, always chatting and friendly while hiking. Makes me want to join that community and explore Ukrainian mountains more.
There must be amazing mountains in the Ukraine!
I look forward to the second part of the series with your Zen Monk friend
How fun that you mentioned Madison breakfast spots, I miss those too and it is a significantly shorter walk from Seattle to Madison 😆. Completely unrelated but, are your plant clippings from places you've hiked?
I bet Seattle has great breakfast spots too though!
The plant clippings are just from other plants I bought in town. Most of the places that I hike are in national parks where I'm not really supposed to take any plants, so I follow the rules...
@@GoNorthJapan We do. I honestly count myself lucky to miss so many wonderful things about so many wonderful places. That makes total sense... and has reminded me that I want to grab mint & rosemary clippings from my old residence (where they abound!). Thx for the around the world reminder!
It was a really nice q&a :) can't wait to see that upcoming footage! Hope your doing great and see you on trail :P
Thank you! I'll get right to editing!
Hey Quinlan, glad to see a fellow Midwesterner living the dream! I'm from Illinois, but I have fond memories of Wisconsin. My family and I used to camp in Door County quite a bit. Hoping to take a bikepacking trip with my boyfriend up there this fall!
Door County!! Nice! I've been up there on family trips too. We used to go to Devil's Lake a lot.
@@GoNorthJapan Oh right on! My coworker just got back from there and I've also heard a lot of good things. We might have to check that out as well! 😊
Mad town represent! Woop woop! haha. Wisconsin is a beautiful state. There is always something special about your hometown. But there is something really special about Japan too. Thank you for showing us parts of it! On Wisconsin!
Wisconsinites (and Madisonians) unite!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for taking the time to share your adventures. Inspiring. I am in Aomori and hope to do some hiking.
I subscribed to you after watching Chris's video, but starting watching ur videos just last week. And I think I am becoming a fan of your content.
That sulphur river will be interesting. Can’t wait for more vids
keep it up :D really enjoying your content
Thanks! I'll do my best!
Thank you for your vids/vlogs...Sadly I only discovered your channel after my first visit to Japan.Tohoku has so much to offer and Morioka is a chilled city to have as a base to explore Aomori,Akita and,obviously,Iwate.I really enjoyed my time there but it was too short.I will be back one day.
Thanks! Hope you have a chance to come again!
Recently discovered your channel and find your videos very relaxing and therapeutic during the current pandemic. Hope the work picks up for you soon but also this could be a great opportunity for you to grow your channel and subscriber base, I hope so 😀 Keep it up!
Thanks! Yes- that's what I'm going to try to do! Happily this week I do have a 3-day-2-night consulting job that may lead to other things. But I'll still get the next video out on time!
I am a fan of your work!
Hi, Quenlan, your hiking footages are brilliant, like them so much. Good to know you were in internet business. I’m running IT/Internet business in both of Japan and US. Hopefully there is an opportunity to have you work with us.
Thanks for watching! Absolutely!
As soon as govts find a way to agree some sort of practical air bridge I'll be over. Went to morioka a cpl years back to hunt for wankosoba. But some country hiking in northern Japan looks like a perfect antidote for the symptoms of the world we're living in
Loved this video, Quinlan! I'll pop out a Spotted Cow in your honor ;) living close to the Wisconsin border to Illinois sure has it's benefits
Nice!! Jealous!
I'm really looking forward to these next few videos. What about cemetery videos?! There's nothing on TH-cam and myself would love to see you explore cemeteries of japan.
Oh interesting! I never thought of doing cemetery videos! There a nice old cemetery in Morioka that has the graves of the old Samurai Feudal clan lords. It's not that large, but I could take you around there.
@@GoNorthJapan that would be amazing!
Nice video made by a real person. It’s like watching the much more likable and less fishy version of John Daub 😅
that's me in the vid!!
I feel attacked hahahahahha it was a fun day no regrets it was a hell of a adventure :)
Love your videos keep it up! I want to go hiking in Japan someday :) ... Maybe do a overnight camping video? (Can you go camping overnight in Japan?)
Yes, I'll definitely do this!
Love from Minneapolis, my dude! You described us perfectly. My buds and I will grab a Denver Omelette at a cafe down here in Burnsville in your honor. =p
Jealous! Sounds great!
I love the music you use on your videos. Are you new to the A6500? It's a perfect camera for travel due to its compact nature, but also delivers great quality especially combined with the Sigma 30mm. Keep up the good work.
Yeah- I'm relatively new to it. Probably still not using 75% of its potentiality. I have 2 Sigma lenses for it. That one and a 16mm. I'd love to use it more but it doesn't work well on a selfie stick (kinda heavy, not quite wide enough, and relatively weak stabilization compared to the GoPro) so I mostly use it when I'm talking to a camera on a tripod.
Quinlan, as I have said before, stop and take the time to talk on camera to the people who recognize you. It adds a great amount of depth to you videos and gives us a sense of reverence people have for nature and sharing nature with like-minded folks.
I will keep trying. It's hard as people generally say they don't want to be in a video on TH-cam.
@@GoNorthJapan Ah, that makes sense. Just to let you know, my wife and I visited Madison, WI in September and had a great time. We were going to book for September to Japan but when I saw the videos of the Sapporo Winter Festival with half the people as expected at the end of January I knew things were going to get bad. We are psyched to spend most of our time in Tohoku as soon as it is responsible to travel. Thanks for all you do and keeping the dream alive.
Why does the monk look like Ryotaro from Abroad In Japan
Love your intro 😂 what's the name of your air BnB?
Thanks!
You can see it at airbnb.com/h/Morioka
I guess the name is "Ryokan-style rooms in a large house"
Oooh qna's 👀
Hi Quinlan, you said you do some tour guiding, does that mean we can book you as a tour guide if we stay at your AirBnB?
Yes! By the time travel gets back to normal I should have some official website advertising that fact. Now I'm mostly hired by other companies and do contract work as a tour guide. But I'll set up my own small business for it in the next year or so! (But even before that, you can just ask me when your plans have solidified.)
😂 There’s a great grave yard.... don’t read this out of context 😂
Thanks for answering my question! 😀 When I move to Japan, I will definitely miss Waffle House! Madison, WI was where I got the best cold brew coffee I have ever had! Will you do a video about the garden you mentioned? As a fan, I hope I do bump into you on a mountain someday!
I actually bumped into some subscribers last time I hiked Mt. Iwate! (A German/Japanese couple) These kinds of coincidences are increasing!
Maybe I'll show my garden next year. It's quite a mess of weeds this year...
If you aren't gaining any money at the moment you should put in ads in your videos so you do get a bit more of an income and stop them when you get more money! I am sure putting in one add won't bother anyone for the time being. Adds really annoy me generally especially because its pushing you to buy stuff (and it isn't eco-friendly). Now I wouldn't mind for this situation, so don't hesitate to put one in !
Hmmm... you mean like people do in podcasts like for Squarespace, etc? I could look into that if other work doesn't materialize in another few months. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@GoNorthJapan I was thinking about the pop up ads that you can allow youtube to put into the middle of your youtube videos. But actually the ones you are talking about will probably get more money so why not!
I think you mean Monetisation of youtube videos. There are rules about being able to monetize a video and one of them is having a certain number of subscribers, so tell all your friends about the GoNorth Japan channel and soon Quinlan will start earning some money for his hard work.
@@jifuk Oh- I'm already monetized actually. I thought that you meant something else. Monetization doesn't really make you money unless you have more than 100,000 subscribers I think. It's like $40 a month. That's nice, but not exactly enough for groceries.