What Living on Japan's MOST ACTIVE Volcano is Like | These People Are...
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- In the south of Japan lies the country's most active volcano. With hundreds, if not thousands of eruptions per year, it is a place often covered in volcanic ash, and smoke. But amazingly people choose to live there. But why would someone choose to live on an active volcano? This, is their story. Welcome to Sakurajima in Kagoshima, Japan.
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Thank you so much to the notification squad, and to the supporters that made this project possible. I have wanted to share this story for some time.
Want to see more of the area? Go check out the first Ep. of Journey Across Japan 3 by @AbroadinJapan th-cam.com/video/T-rIWP1icf4/w-d-xo.html
*But the real question is... would YOU live on an active volcano? Let me know in the comments below! Let's get some discussions going!*
Next week we are looking at what it was like to live on an active volcano for a week! Shot a behind the scenes of the entire thing....
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See you all again, real soon~
No active volcanoes for me. I move too slowly; can't run away!
I mean if the rent was cheap and the internet good why not XD although I can't imagine the ash being good for your health
That's a hard no from me, the prospect of losing everything I have when that bad boy erupts is too much (see also: flood plains, tornado alley, or anywhere that experiences hurricanes). I have a crazy amount of respect for the people that do, and I'm lucky to have a choice otherwise, but no thank you!
Well they did mention the lava moved slow, I think it would be interesting living there for a week or so. Curious were there any teens around or just elementary?
Can not wait for the next vid seeing your experience and thoughts.
I am honestly surprised how peaceful are all the people living on this island. They just taking care of the ashes and carrying with their lives. And surprisingly, despite being constantly polluted with the volcano ashes they are still living up to their 80, 90 or even more?!
Seriously mate, this was an incredible tv worthy documentary. The people, the scenery, the story - none of this is a normal situation but the locals make it work surprisingly well. Glad the flight over Sakurajima led you to go back and produce this amazing documentary!
It's nice to see that both of your channels influence and affect each other in what can only be described in positive and great ways! Your videos and documentary style videos (like the one about Fukushima) are also truly wonderful and interesting to watch. I'm also a great fan of your other channel with the more short-form, experimental videos. Keep up the great work!
@@Watashiwapitadesu Not sure if the funny captions was directly influenced by Abroad in Japan but the moment I saw those, I thought of Dave first.
Thank you for taking the time to share what daily life is like here. I was lucky enough to explore this amazing place just before the pandemic turned the world upside down, and was left in awe by the volcanic landscape and activity. It’s strange, but I felt safe there too ... even watching an eruption from the observatory a few km away from the crater. And the cats ... I’ve never quite got over the sight of the stray cats sitting in the volcanic ash by the side of the road there. Happy to know they are cared for
love you man!(no homo)
@@AD-kv9kj Im alien :)
My husband is from the Kagoshima area (small town called Ichiki-Kushikino) and went to elementary school in Kagoshima city. He said walking to and from school his all white school uniform would turn grey. He also said that rain was the worst because everything would get so messy.
Next time you go back to Sakurajima, you should go to an onsen there. The water is usually a cloudy grey because there is so much sulfur and minerals in the water from the volcano. If you have any acne it clears up within a couple of days due to the sulfur. Also, there’s an awesome pottery shop (村山陶芸) there that uses the ash in the clay, called yougan yaki (溶岩焼). They make some really beautiful pieces.
I was wondering how the smell would be there... Because of the ash, etc. This comment was so cool! Thank you for sharing, Lesley Hogg. Much Love to you!
I would really enjoy seeing that. I bought some lava art in France.
I miss Kagoshima!
That old guy with the heaviest accent ever… I’m Japanese but I could understand only about 10% of what he said lol
The joy of Kagoshima ben… I’ve lived here over 11 years… I could understand 70% of what he said lol. My own Japanese is slowly converting to Kagoshima dialect.
Kagom'ma Ben 😂
Loved the little note that said a team of translators was necessary. Learning Japanese... and then hearing that guy speak and not being able to understand... at least I'm not the only one.
Do you mean the guy from 1:35? I thought he's speaking Korean lol
@@lokylong28 I thought he was speaking Korean too! Interesting, I wasn’t the only one!
They were using those Witches Brooms! Wonder if they paid for the premium broom with the red twine
This video reminds me of how resilient humans really are. To be able to live so close to danger and learn to not only not fear it, but also just respect and live with it. Just amazing.
Watching this 2 yrs later after you posted this. Very interesting glimpse into their lives under a volcano.
From my understanding of volcanoes, it's better that it's active with smaller eruptions so the pressure doesn't accumulate. As to why the last big was in 1914. But I am glad to see that the volcano is being monitored constantly. And it's good that the citizens have shelter and live so close to the water.
I love how you gave a name to each of the local and non-residents there!
But man... the cat lady at 17:06 talking about the dogs, cats, creatures having feelings too just made me teary. So touching to see that even if the locals still consider her an outsider, she's willing to sacrifice her time and strength to the local animals there.
As usual, GREAT JOB NORM for always putting out such high quality documentaries!
This was such a cool video concept. I think I would be worried living on an active volcano but you would also get used to living in the moment and that is a great way to live.
I think it's the same reason anyone would stay in a place with massive earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, etc. It's a love of their home. It's their connection to the area. They know the risks involved but home is home and for some people, that means everything.
Norm your videos are breathtaking......I,am so happy to be here
All the best in your future great videos
One of the most beautiful and well done videos on your channel 💕! I’m just so fascinated by how others live their lives. When I lived in California, I remember someone was shocked that I’m from the Midwest and have tornados while I was shocked about the earthquakes (was in panic during my first one!). People get used to living near natural disaster risks and I think this is a good video displaying that.
I love the comment under each people names 😁 Thank you for the new discovery and history ❤️
This is the third of your videos I've watched (the others were about the woman who survived the tsunami in 2011), and I'm so impressed with your channel content and your narration that I have subscribed!
Glad you’re watching the documentaries
They’re my favorite 😊
I love the lady who feeds the cats geheheh 3:52
Great video. You really captured the community well.
This was so interesting! Thank you for making these type of videos I enjoy them so much.
Just finished watching such amazing stories and interesting documentation into a beautiful community, as always amazing job Norm!
I have seen you many times on Sharla's video's, never knew you made these amazing kind of video's.
Amazing work.
Great job, Norm. I owe you a beer, man. You earned it with this one.
Amazingly kind of you~
Thanks so much eh!!
not me crying when the cool cat lady spoke about looking after the strays
Amazing video ..
Japan is so small but damn there is alot stories
That mom with the red glasses totally looks like miss Kobayashi... you sure Tohru hasn't built a lair in the volcano? 🤣
the real MVP of this video is definitely that frickin bug
glad you're giving it a lot of screen time, Norm. lol
A thought about the abandoned homes - I'd be interested to know if the rate of population loss is consistent with the general population decline that has occurred across a lot of rural Japan, or if the volcano has contributed to a greater decline.
Your docu-vids are outstanding!
Well, would i live there? if i could speak japanes fluently and had the money to... at least for some time... YES ;)
great video
Thank uou
You lol
That word was “you”
I been there flew there from Tokyo to see a friend for a few days beautiful place I myself wouldn’t move there I’m happy living in Tokyo
oh one more: the water on that island must be very sulforous so people there might be very healthy
I totally adore every fun and cool stuff that you guys create, it just (sorry for my word) fucking amazing.
Thanks so much~
Not sure who "you guys" is lol
its just me here! But I am super glad you enjoy it that much
@@TokyoLens Oh holy cow, I thought you have some peeps/team doing these great work, my apologies.
I always enjoy these great videos, I wish you the best health everywhere you go 💪.
*Owns a Broom* haha
"They even have feelings" then a little meow from the cat, well said cat lady, well said. She is doing the job that no one wants but I am glad someone does it.
Hee. I guess there's a lotta kitties to feed there, but I befriend strays a lot, too. My girl here just decided to stay so she's no longer a stray. :)
what makes me sad, when she said people only come to the island to dump their pets there... thank god there's this lady and her late husband to take care of them...
@@hilman94 well said brother.. in todays time its rare to care for another person let alone stray animals.. this lady surely has a beautiful soul.. god bless her..
I love her!! ❤️🐈⬛❤️
Once again thanks for bringing forward the stories of the locals. I feel this is what separates your videos from normal vlogs, the human element.
Thank you~
I don't think I could've said it any better than this comment. Getting to know the locals for their unique selves was an amazing experience.
The Soul of that woman who takes care of the animals every day is so precious
she takes care of the animals, as much as the animals take care of her. ❣
Just finding this channel now. When she talked about how the island used to be a place where people would often abandon their dogs, I just about cried. She and her husband are beautiful souls.
Man you are massively underrated...
Too kind
I’m insanely grateful to have you here
Thank you
Agreed
100%
Totally agree. Consistent phenomenal content.
Agreed.
Beautiful place. And much love to the woman that cares for the abandoned animals 💕
I don’t know what I enjoyed more - the documentary or that everyone had cool labels haha. I’m only at “Local Mom: Different Hair Holder of Helmet” but the labels prior have been amazing!
Label; cool dude…😂😂😂
My favorite was "Literally took a team to translate his dialect"
The descriptions of the people you interview are killing me 🤣🤣🤣
That cat lady has a heart of gold to be taking care of all those abandoned animals.
*Norm*: I am not a huge fan of this bug.
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*Local bug again (after watching this video)*: Awwww : (
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Now I feel terrible hahha
The production quality, documentary and journalism is on par to Vox and other top tier channels. You deserves much more attention!
@@user-xl5kd6il6c hahaha i just forgot and dont know who are the better example to set for this quality
Norm!! You are becoming a one-man National Geographic!!! so awesome content, keep it up!!!
David~
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Thank you so much
You’re a true treasure
@@TokyoLens You are my inspiration to go back to Japan and give it a second chance, your videos really make me see Japan with new eyes!!
Not gonna lie, when the "Cool Dude" Popped up, i thought it was gonna be a outside historian.... nah it was just a random cool dude XD. As always bud Love the videos and the work you do!
😂 thanks eh~
Honestly wouldn't be able to do videos like this if it wasnt for you and the rest of the Patreon crew
you are quite literally helping me make these videos and it means the world to me
Thank you~
I've driven across the island on my way from kagoshima to miyazaki to find some geocaches in 2019 and you are correct.
When driving towards it, you can see smoke pluming out of it and along side the road to the observatory, there were a lot of concrete shelters.
Great interviews, nice to hear the natives' perspectives
Fun to see you here!
I love the lady taking care of the animals. And you can tell she married a good man because he did it too. Wonderful couple!
Refreshing to see a japanese speaking youtuber actually interacting with japanese people. Most channels live in their own bubles.
That cat lady is such a hero - amazing lady. she's like a philosopher.
she was an absolute pleasure
glad I got to meet her~
❤️🐈⬛❤️
I just don’t get why your channel doesn’t have a million subscribers already.
Because you, me and figuratively everybody are more inclined to sub to super humourous (even if its dumb) content, and come to TH-cam regularly for it.
Because the TH-cam algorithm is shit
I lived in Kagoshima for 3.5 years and experienced Sakurajima’s activity daily - yeesh! Ash and pumice stones on your balcony. Weirdly, your ears would pop before the eruptions, which were sometimes accompanied by earth tremors.
Quite honestly these are some of my favourite types of comments
I absolutely love hearing from people who have lived there and their experiences
I’m so glad that you took the time to swing by
If you ever have anything else that you’d like to share about the area, do not hesitate to write it out
I would love to hear it!!
So the volcano changes air pressure before erupting? Interesting
Absolutely beautiful, the inhabitants were so open.
Cat lady really moved me.
More wonderful work, Norm.
👀 This right here is an "Explore Always" moment. Sakura-jima story time! #NotificationSquad
Lol I definitely wore the sarong sweater this time lol
I live near Mt. Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano and is considered one of the most dangerous volcano along with Mt. Sakurajima.
I still remember clearly how terrifying the 2010's eruption was, it was said to be the largest since 1870. It was almost comical.
Jogja gang?
I love the lady that take care of the cats, she's a hero and i'm thankful to her
Very cool!
That's just crazy when you hear about it, but seeing how they live and talk about it...it doesn't seem so scary anymore. Though that ash could be annoying from time to time.
lol that ash... all up in your teeth lol
But I want to give a special thank you to you and the "P" crew for making these documentaries possible~ You have honestly changed what I can do as a creator and it means the world to me~ Thank you
I had the chance to visit Sakurajima, its very lovely 💓
It’s volcanic and that’s hot!
I love all the little comments/facts about the people you added XD "Holder of Helmet" got me and "Owns a broom" :D
😂
🤣🤣😂🤣😂
I've lived in Kagoshima City for a while. The ash was so damn annoying and you cant dry any clothes outside cause they will smell like sulfur. Also, when eating outside you're basically garantued to ingest some amount of ash
Maybe the scoops of ash could have some health benefits? maybe?
@@kaltask1 While ash generally makes soil fertile, I'd rather not have something growing inside of me ;)
@@kaltask1 depending on the chemical composition of the molten rocks the ashes might contain some healthy minerals. But I would not want to eat volcanic ash, because the ash particles often have pretty sharp edges. They could hurt your digestive tract or, when inhaled, your lungs.
@@Felis877 I was joking, but thx for the facts 😁 I would not try to eat that volcanic sand or any sand for that matter 😅
"Took a literal team to translate" 😆 I'm working on my Japanese listening skills and for sure was understanding one to four words out of every 20 at my current level.The island is so beautiful, lush, and peaceful but I don't know that I could live with dealing with the ash on a daily basis. Do the islanders develop breathing related issues and diseases due to proximity? The adaptability of human nature where people do get used to living with familiar danger. Here in the US it's Tornado alley, earthquakes, south coast flooding, avalanches/landslides, etc. When disaster strikes you deal, pick yourself up, dust off, and move on either where you were or in a new location. Will be watching this a few more times to take in all the fantastic information and stories. 💜✌🐦
Interviewing locals in a place they see no different than anyone else sees their own home despite how wildly bizarre it is, is my favourite part of this channel. You should call this series "The Norm".
lol I laughed a little harder than I should have at this
I was actually very amused by some of the descriptions you put next to those who I assume wanted to remain anonymous. It's a sort of serious documentary with your tone and music but then there's just... "Local Resident. Owns a broom." 😆
What amazing funny accent that cool cow guy had.. couldn't stop laughing at his turn.
5:51 I’m impressed by translator of this video. Even as a Japanese I cannot understand what this uncle is saying 😂
haha thanks
took a lot of help to get his words right!
He sounds Korean!
🤣
I really like the lady feeding the cats. She is saying lots of good, true things.
LETS GOOO!!!! NOTIFICATION SQUAD!!!!! Excited for the new vid :D
YeaAhhhhhh!!
I wonder if there's a higher incidence of respiratory problems due to the ash. On the plus side, I bet everyone there is a pro at playing "the floor is lava".
seems like there isnt~
went back to do a bit of a follow-up for the @Tokyo Lens Explore channel!
I really like your documentations. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you so much for that~
I love those secondary person Introduction like, "Fireworks"/ "Awesome t-shirt"
you've chosen a great quote to close the video
"Because I'm used to it"
feels like it summarizes the video perfectly
Coming here after Sakurajima recently erupted. Hoping that everyone is safe.
Love this kind of content. Keep up the great work!
Thank you~
3:30 😂 "Just cuz it seemed fun. What a legend"
I was lucky enough to spend a whole month in Japan back in the early '80's when I was in elementary school. My mom is a Japanese national and she was born and raised in Kagoshima. Spent a day on Sakurajima and only remember playing at some amusement park on the island. I think I have some ash in a jar at my mom's place that we scooped up off of the sidewalk in Kagoshima City where my aunt and uncle had a shop. Great Video!
Living in Kagoshima whole my life and still cant get used to Sakurajima's volcanic ash.
it's so suck. ruins a day.
Kagoshima ppl always caring about wind direction subconsciously.
Finally off on a Sunday and I'm able to catch your video right away!!
Also... where can i get that awesome dinosaur shirt?!
Lol riiiight???
It was amazing to go to Sakurajima last year, I can't believe how many bags of ash are collected up on the sides of roads all throughout Kagoshima - Good to take photos of Sakurajima on a sunny day in Sengan-en too!
Norm's documentary level is so good and professional.
Lovely video, great work!
Thanks so much~
Ah that opening 3 secs already took my heart away..... 😖
Hello Notification Squad! 👋
Sooooo much love for that notification squad!!
These people were remarkably candid. Amazing work!
It's a small detail, but I really like how you add a person's profile, such as "Local Owner" and a fun little trait such as "Cool Guy". It helps us to connect more deeply with the people living there! It builds a stronger bond between viewer and interviewee (is that the right word...)
Notification squad! Can't watch at the moment but will be sure to check it out later!
Love itttrr!!!!
15:06 that's kind of sad coming cuz I can relate
My grandfather is too old to work on mango farms right now and dad now pays out people to take care of the farms
Once I get a job (prob in 2 years) hopefully I can at least go work in holidays
Bro, how do you make time for all these edits and to stay in shape and such when you're constantly traveling?
Lol edited most of this out of a car at night while I was there. And just committing to eating right when I’m on the road!
I bring exercise bands and exercise before sleeping and after walking up!
Pretty much eat eggs and chicken breast on the road, and make the most of every hour of each day!!
Every time a (mini) documentary is released by you, I drop whatever I'm doing, grab a coffee and just take it all in. You capture the country and the people spectacularly and the videos are just an absolute joy to watch.
One question I had while watching this was: "how are the breathing conditions?" Since I have asthma and I already feel a major difference whenever I'm in- or outside the city, or up in the mountains. As beautiful as Sakurajima is, it seems like it is not the right place for people with breathing conditions due to all the ash. Did it affect you in any kind of way?
hope everyone is doing well despite the recent news. i came back here because i remembered this great story
Really enjoyed this. It was so interesting to hear everyone's stories and also the range of accents/dialects amongst the residents. I was particularly touched by the cat woman and her husband's legacy. I live near three pretty large volcanoes that are supposed to erupt soon in the US so I've always been pretty freaked out by them personally.
The cat lady and her late husband are the true MVPs. Can't believe people would be so heartless and have the guts to tame their pets across a ferry to abandon them. I'm so glad she does what she does, and I hope more people will join her.
This is a side of Japan we don't normally get to see and thank you for showing it to us.
I lived as a student on an island called Cyprus. It also had its own difficulties. I can understand a little bit about the people living on the peninsula in the video. Despite everything, living on the island/peninsula is a wonderful feeling.
Thank you! You really deserve an award!
Aww that’s super nice
Thank you
❤️ As a Canadian 🇨🇦 Crazy 😜🐈⬛👩🏼. I LOVE the Japanese 🇯🇵 Crazy 😜🐈⬛👩🏼. ❤️
The mom at 3:30
-I thought it would be cool to live in a volcano-
~wears dinosaur T-shirt~
Is she looking for a prehistoric adventure? Or to become extinct?
Both
A volcano that erupts on a consistent basis is far less dangerous then one that builds up pressure over long periods of time before exploding. As long as the eruptions stay in the cone and it doesn't create lava vents like the one in Hawaii did that is.
Can we take a minute to appreciate the AMAZING cinematography in this! You killed it!
That’s insanely kind and I really appreciate it
Thank you~
Love how each mini documentary has its own vibe so they really stand apart from each other. Great work dude.
Thanks, mate!!
hope to see you in Japan again~
Yay! It's finally here
Yeaaahhhh
volcano! (now must run.)
Lol there’s a pattern here