Inside Japan's Forest Island of Destruction - [Abandoned]

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  • Today we are exploring a Japanese island that has had its original purpose abandoned for over 100 years. As we explore the ruins and remains, we hike through the Japanese island forest finding critters and history along the way
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  • @TokyoLensExplore
    @TokyoLensExplore  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +90

    Don’t forget to give that like bottom some love! This is going to be a fun one~

    • @OfficialDialTone
      @OfficialDialTone 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      I love my like bottom

    • @dandomine
      @dandomine 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I can't wait to see to which island you went!

    • @bonsai-effect
      @bonsai-effect 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      love the like bottom.. smacks it .. ビシバシ。。。ぺんぺんぺん 笑う!

    • @OfficialDialTone
      @OfficialDialTone 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@bonsai-effect lol smack that like bottom!

    • @fortniteismid3402
      @fortniteismid3402 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Have you ever considered filming/uploading these at 60 fps?
      Some of the shots, especially in this video, are so beautiful and it makes me want to see more of the in-between.

  • @mrheineken88
    @mrheineken88 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +50

    This is just awesome. An empty island, no humans, so much to explore. I could spend days on an island like this and not be bored for one second. Thanks for the adventure Norm.

  • @Joonivy
    @Joonivy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    You know I can't really see the spiderwebs from the monitor so whenever Norm clears out the webs all I see is him waving his stick like a magic wand like he's about to say wingardium leviosa hahaaa

    • @puppude
      @puppude 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      widdy giddy

  • @michellelasher280
    @michellelasher280 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    You have to go back and take us camping here!!! 😲

  • @MeItsLiterallyMe
    @MeItsLiterallyMe 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Just got home from celebrating my gf getting her master's degree and my birthday. Glad to end our day watching this 💪♥️

    • @mungbean345
      @mungbean345 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Sweet! Congratulations to both of you! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @MeItsLiterallyMe
      @MeItsLiterallyMe 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@mungbean345 thank you!! 💪♥️

  • @jjc0064
    @jjc0064 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I'm an Overhead Powerlines Patroller in England, so it was funny to me to see you go down a disused path on a mostly abandoned island to see a High Voltage switch pole, almost just like me on an average day 😂
    You have to go back to this amazing island!!

  • @drdreddmanofmystery9482
    @drdreddmanofmystery9482 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    "You're a wizard, Harry!"
    "I shall cast Begone-ius Spiderwebbus!"

  • @JoshBattin
    @JoshBattin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    This is why I want to retire in Japan. It's got so much packed into it. Thanks Norm for showing us the beauty we can look forward to if we ever get to visit.

  • @chrislessard975
    @chrislessard975 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I was told to leave something so....... something. I love little villages like this. I feel like you can find the 'heart' of the people a lot easier than in a big city, and find more meaningful memories. History was strewn across that island with untold stories left to be discovered. I am sure all the secrets were beyond those pylons.

  • @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474
    @sleeepylittlesheeepy2474 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    This island is really interesting, old defensive locations are, most of the time, interesting. Also what I always like in nature, is the sound of running water (plus points when it drops a bit).
    That view at 34:02 looks like a waterpainting. Beautiful. That water up close is amazing, lovely blue.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome livestream as always Norm. This was an amazing and epic adventure. Those stairs around the 40 min mark even watching on a screen it looked like you were going down even though you’re going up. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.

  • @barkustyler6569
    @barkustyler6569 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I could feel your excitement, the lack of research can sometimes yield great content as we get to be surprised right along side you. 10/10!!

  • @monsieurduquack5440
    @monsieurduquack5440 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    1:07:11
    Look at those water currents, when I was there in the area last summer, I was half amazed and terrified that I can see such strong currents just a couple of meters off the shore.
    it's also quite impressive how the ferry captains maneuver their boats quite nimbly in often tight spaces between islands

  • @KaiDearlove
    @KaiDearlove 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was something to behold...As someone who has just recently moved from living in Ehime for 9 years to Nagano, I am so homesick for the ocean, remote little islands and mountain towns. This was so cool to see. I didn't manage to get to many of the islands that had limited ferrys, mainly made it to the ones that you could get too off of the bridges. The ammount of history packed into the area that nobody really knows about or talks about, be the forienger or locals, is really cool. I hope I can eventually move back to the area and check stuff like this as well as all the little mountain hamlets that have fallen off the map in recent years. Thank you for taking us along!

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Sorry i missed your stream, but got my first washer and dryer... never has laundry been so entertaining.

  • @FableM3
    @FableM3 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Norm, this walk you took us on was gorgeous. Just the exact sort of place I like to go find, and the perfect time of year to go see it. Thank you for taking us with you!

  • @RandyDesu
    @RandyDesu 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Man this channel never bores me. We’re always with you!

  • @Crazt
    @Crazt 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I wish I could be there with you. This kind of stuff was my dream when I was stationed there.

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I could explore that island for days. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @archaeoalex8916
    @archaeoalex8916 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Brilliant video (as ever). I'm a conflict archaeologist and I've been fascinated by these abandoned island batteries for a while, so I was very excited to see the barrack rooms in the thumbnail. I doubt I'll ever be able to make it out to them in person, so exploring them with you was a real treat. Keep up the good work!

  • @veronicaclarke7499
    @veronicaclarke7499 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    'Got to make the boat ooh steps!' Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us. (I hope you made the boat.)

  • @Anonymous551656
    @Anonymous551656 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I cycled the Shimanami Kaido last year, these islands are so beautiful. I'm going to have to spend more time there in a future visit.

  • @leahnardo
    @leahnardo 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Fun walk, good history, and a plethora of spider webs. Every hike! My best hike is probably the Silver Falls trails in Oregon, USA. Ten waterfalls, and so much green. Just out of the way enough that it's not crowded, too!

  • @KIWIND1981
    @KIWIND1981 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this was a great walk, love the end when you were walking by the ocean. looks so peaceful.

  • @lordy7227
    @lordy7227 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for taking us with you onto this awesome Island!

  • @mayonaise000
    @mayonaise000 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow what an absolutely majestic experience. 8/10 stairs but 10/10 view, which naturally helps the stairs up to 10/10. A true stair-prophet, you are.

  • @jabine59
    @jabine59 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    All this time I'm thinking, "there's no way he's making that boat!"

  • @Ren_Brands
    @Ren_Brands 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for showing this interisting Island would Love to watch a Video about a longer exploration of the place.

  • @ChiChisStreams
    @ChiChisStreams 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm watching this while sat at my desk, looking through excel files, numbers, replying emails.... which I will continue doing all day, everyday. Thank you for allowing an amazing escape for people like me, unable to go out and see the world except for our booked holidays. ( Also, what's the buzzing around the 32:18?)

  • @christinemeyers8184
    @christinemeyers8184 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love nature and how much you let us see of it on your walk.

  • @yasao_art
    @yasao_art 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    You honestly found the most amazing place - but the true hero of this journey was definitely the stick. ;) What a great travel companion for you.
    But I also loved seeing the heron, such a wonderful encounter. ♥

  • @mantailuaa
    @mantailuaa 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful island and ruins. The whirlpools look kind of dangerous though. Gorgeous nature!

  • @jamesb2651
    @jamesb2651 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Amazing video. I don’t get to travel much and I should definitely do more trekking. With videos like this, I feel like I can take a moment and refocus from a crazy day. Thank you!

  • @michellevandyke5000
    @michellevandyke5000 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    YES! Southern California desert 🏜 is excitedly waiting! 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @KatieCeee
    @KatieCeee 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your poking stick is giving main character energy 🙌🏻

  • @norcaligirl8579
    @norcaligirl8579 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It would be so easy to get lost on that island for days. So many trails and paths.
    What a truly amazing place. So much to explore and experience. I would love to experience it first hand.

  • @matthewclimbs
    @matthewclimbs 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    @33:13 my favorite moment when I am in nature is just taking a moment to stop, close my eyes, and take deep breathes while listening to the birds chirp and the leaves rustle around me. Nature is the absolute best medicine!
    Thank you for the stream, Norm! What an adventure!

  • @AngelaBrinker
    @AngelaBrinker 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This has such a similar vibe to a place near me called Fort Belle Foutaine, near St. Louis MO. Although it was established as a fort in 1805 (first US military instillation west of the Mississippi River), the fort is long gone, and the ruins date to the 1930's and were mostly depression era Works Progress Administration constructions.

  • @chasdrum
    @chasdrum 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    That was a lot of fun. One of your best efforts maybe, though there are so many good ones, maybe finding a "best" is pointless. I was so anxious about your making the boat that I was seriously disappointed not to be able to see you get aboard. Tell us the truth. Did you have to spend the night with the boars? You asked for our explorations. The one that came immediately to mind was tracing the Pony Express route across Utah and Nevada with my young son back in the early 90s. Off-roading in the desert miles from civilization. Beautiful and exciting. Had a flat, but didn't run out of gas. Boy and I both loved it, of course. Thank you for your work.

  • @WiscoMel
    @WiscoMel 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There was SO much more to this island than I had expected. Loved seeing all the different ruins and listening to you experiencing things for the first time. What a cool spot. I hope you can bring us back again someday!!

  • @katiew1021
    @katiew1021 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wonderful! I loved the contrast of hiking into the mountains with the spectacular view of the ocean. The buildings were also fascinating. Thanks again.

  • @fnorazril
    @fnorazril 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice little island exploration. The killer hornets are a bit concerning, but not a deal breaker in the least. Personally my favorite moments in nature are when I'm in a forest with a particularly chatty stream burbling away beside me. Or winter time when a thaw happens along the mountain sides. Watching impromptu waterfalls spring to life from all the ice melt. Or just about any time in autumn when the leaves go into a full riot of color.

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had no idea Japan and Russia had ever been at war. This definitely was a lovely exploration. ✌️🇺🇲

  • @kenziedayne4234
    @kenziedayne4234 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That overgrown stairway near the end...Indiana Jones vibes. Really cool.

  • @CrypticM3rc
    @CrypticM3rc 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can't wait loving the streams so far!

  • @allisonrobertson5423
    @allisonrobertson5423 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video!

  • @bellaspatiogarden3493
    @bellaspatiogarden3493 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was stunningly beautiful

  • @elaestioko7655
    @elaestioko7655 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you for sharing this treat with us ☺️

  • @tonyunderwood5223
    @tonyunderwood5223 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My favorite place that I've explored is Yosemite National Park with my mom and grandmother.

  • @kayos8013
    @kayos8013 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the videos! Thank you so much for taking us along

  • @krisztianborbath734
    @krisztianborbath734 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved it!

  • @jelly9020
    @jelly9020 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ohhh this sounds super exciting!

  • @TheDMLOL
    @TheDMLOL 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the awesome stream!

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am pre 50k gang... still got the sticker you gave me and my broken mug for the next mile stone. Laundry is dun now, but it is wifi and can watch it from my phone. Let explore!

  • @nathanielscreativecollecti6392
    @nathanielscreativecollecti6392 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is going to be awesome!

  • @bobbicatton
    @bobbicatton 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was fascinating! Thank you for taking us along😊

  • @shawnzee7634
    @shawnzee7634 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I watched every video you posted on both of your channels love your content

  • @zrugel
    @zrugel 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you so much for this trip and walk-about, Norm. Love your videos.

  • @crazy-old-man
    @crazy-old-man 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a journey! Thank you!

  • @icaro_ch3946
    @icaro_ch3946 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was a amazing walk! Thank you Norm for sharing it.

  • @megamcee
    @megamcee 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love abandoned location content! This is great

  • @navithecat1445
    @navithecat1445 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your videos!

  • @whyisthisathingnow...
    @whyisthisathingnow... 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The way you brandished that stick made me suddenly feel like I was in a first person action adventure rpg haha

  • @sheilaellvira5198
    @sheilaellvira5198 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved the combination of nice views and bits of history during this walk!

  • @bonsai-effect
    @bonsai-effect 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Not sure if you changed your camera, but I have been getting motion sickness from your recent videos.. which is really sad for me because I love your creations. You are one of the foreigners who don't clickbait Japan and just report honestly. (It might just be me who changed though.. so please don't worry too much about it) (ETA maybe you changed the fps of your videos?)

  • @avatarLT
    @avatarLT 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible looking island. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

  • @sehlenghockalex2194
    @sehlenghockalex2194 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is such an adventure video log. i totally enjoyed it dude. thanks for sweating it out for us viewers 🙏🏻

  • @r4nd0m3xist3nc3
    @r4nd0m3xist3nc3 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a find! 😃 It's basically an open air museum, though it seems most visitors don't venture very far from the landing area. The view from the command point and the places where you can see the bridge and the sea through the trees are amazing!

  • @Cucu22DR
    @Cucu22DR 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The whole walk, What a treat 😆

  • @kimornelas9979
    @kimornelas9979 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved it all Norm, thank you

  • @kimornelas9979
    @kimornelas9979 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @alecangelo7443
    @alecangelo7443 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this Norm.... a little remnant of the past with spectacular views...

  • @ChiChisStreams
    @ChiChisStreams 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That scenery next to the water! LOVE IT!

  • @matthewwalker6621
    @matthewwalker6621 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, thank you for doing it .

  • @kai928
    @kai928 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Inhabited was the word you were looking for. I got curious as well and googled it. 😅

  • @rec0n3r
    @rec0n3r 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful! i often have to pause the video to process the beautiful scenery.

  • @undauntedtheoni
    @undauntedtheoni 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So much beauty at every turn. Lovely walk

  • @Buddey89
    @Buddey89 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was an immensly interesting island.
    So much history and stuff to explore.
    Safe travels and see you again real soon :)

  • @Level_Up_Nation
    @Level_Up_Nation 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Some say that he is still trying to catch the boat and roams the island till this day.

  • @zanerangel6417
    @zanerangel6417 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Those views are breathtaking man please go back!

  • @thetypebeast
    @thetypebeast 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This place was cool! I especially liked the eddies at the end!

  • @nihwa6691
    @nihwa6691 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was amazing!! Please do more! :D You should totally go back and explore more when not on a time limit, would love to see the abandoned village here too~

  • @squealerpig
    @squealerpig 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mind blowing. Incredible. Loved this video

  • @seandavie3672
    @seandavie3672 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a great explore Norm. 👍 Hi from Australia.

  • @Sunila_DragonladyCH
    @Sunila_DragonladyCH 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To answer your question. I didn't explore that much. But one of my favourite places ever, was a marble quarry on the island of Iona in Scotland, it's also been abandoned around a century ago. Iona is about the same size as this place and has a lot to offer too.

  • @Persimmon_palace
    @Persimmon_palace 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool island, Thank you.

  • @tjn6278
    @tjn6278 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow, what a cool place!

  • @Amps_
    @Amps_ 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing. There were some great sights to see. Thanks for sharing norm!

  • @spinzz29
    @spinzz29 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loving all the exploring videos! How i wish i could also do that

  • @LanuxLuvsU
    @LanuxLuvsU 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Subbed last night! You've helped calm my anxiety so much with these videos. So excited im catching a live :>

    • @valen.222
      @valen.222 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He has two channels too! Oh ,and he's doing a "1 million seconds" trip to celebrate getting 1M followers, so there'll be a lot more of these videos in the near future :D

  • @everett-tnredsfan
    @everett-tnredsfan 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoy your videos showing all of these amazing areas of Japan. I hope to someday get there myself. Have always been fascinated by Japan.

  • @soniadeguzman790
    @soniadeguzman790 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome thanks 👍

  • @nicolee567
    @nicolee567 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved the video and all the different old buildings, reminds me a bit of when I used to go camping on Angel Island in the US!

  • @unstoppable5417
    @unstoppable5417 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If I’m not mistaken, I think I heard a comment on Japan has started cleaning up the the abandoned or historic areas. The government has been monitoring some VLoggers content and gathering information. This is not malicious in anyway, but seeing what you and others see and take note of abandoned or neglected areas as a side note.

  • @jeanproctor3663
    @jeanproctor3663 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a lovely hidden gem! Thanks for taking us all on this trip with you, Norm. I'm really enjoying watching, as I know lots of other people are too. 😁👍

  • @wei8346
    @wei8346 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another fun adventure!

  • @ko.wildlifephotography
    @ko.wildlifephotography 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So beautiful ❤. Thank you for sharing.

  • @yugij0319
    @yugij0319 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think that the coolest place that I have explored, was Ireland. There are castles everywhere. It was awesome.

  • @Sunshineandnature7
    @Sunshineandnature7 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this spot! Definitely need to do a camping trip! 😃💝

  • @MariaFletcher-bf5pk
    @MariaFletcher-bf5pk 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video thank you 👍 very interesting History. I enjoyed it very much 👍❤️❤️