Episode Table of Contents: Intro (Drone shots) 00:20 ▶︎ Kochi Airport Rent-a-Car / Hotel 2:06 ▶︎ Adventure Sports (Kayak & Mountain Bikes) 03:06 ▶︎ Lunch 05:08 ▶︎Yusuhara mountain town 6:38 ▶︎ Washi Paper Studio 8:02 ▶︎ Making Washi 10:21 ▶︎ Finishing Washi Paper Design 13:33 ▶︎ Washi Paper Master Interview 15:25 ▶︎ Kochi Waterwheels 17:03 ▶︎ Ending 17:43 Discuss the episode on the ONLY in JAPAN DISCORD SERVER: discord.gg/eczNWfu it's free and fun!
I know, right? I've been watching these for a couple of years at least, but it only just hit me how amazing John's photography skills are. Of course, it helps to have such gorgeous locations. But as I said in another comment, no photography can do these places justice, but John's shots certainly come close.
It's crazy when I think that every time I watch Hayao Miyazaki's animations I really want to go see that peaceful looking town, and then I watch your videos and realise Japan really is like that in real life
Broadcasting quality material here. Editing is excellent, as well as flow of the scenes. All the more astonishing when we get in mind that only one person makes all of this by himself. Congrats on a job well done, John! Always love to see your show!
Beyond gorgeous location! Definitely a place to easily fall in love with! Your Washi paper turned out nicely! Thank you very much for the insights into the fully handcrafted production process! Excellent video!!!
John you finally posted the video about Kochi. Thank you for showing the world how beautiful my hometown is. I am speechless that you actually went to learn how to make Washi in Ushuhara. Mr. Rogier’s daughter and I are friends from high school. Lol what a small world!
Such a beautiful area! I like that you identified the dishes with your meal, nice touch and informative. Your washi lampshade turned out great! Nice to see a river that has kept its natural flow. 👍
I love your videos! Not only do you focus on the main subject but u also show us around the place! Not a lot of youtubers take the time to show you around and give off this type of information! Thanks a lot John! 😁❤️
Impressive how you can pick up different aspects of Japanese culture and explain it to the point where everyone can understand it. I am fascinated by your work. Keep it up and good luck 👍
Such a beautiful, tranquil place. Thank you for showing us washi making. It takes time, patience and an appreciation of nature to come up with such gorgeous paper.
Wow, The Natural River Escape in Japan looks so amazing here, indeed! I should come to Japan and experienced there, love it! Thanks for showing and telling us all about it, it's very inspirational!
What a beautiful place! The connection with nature here is extremely envious. I must make a visit on my next trip to Japan! Thank you for showing this place 🤗💖💕
Amazing! I love that he does the historical way of making washi, it's just like what I studied in school. We studied the research of Dard Hunter, he was one of the first westerners to document Japanese papermaking extensively. I read many papermaking families are disappearing because their children do not want to continue the tradition and lack of market. Next trip I definitely what to come here. Last trip the papermaking facility I found, awagami, was a mix of western and eastern, which was also awesome but more modern. Thanks so much for sharing this! I am going to share this video with my former instructors at Columbia College Book and Paper, maybe they can use it to help other students :).
Just when I think your videos are already amazing, you make something incredible like this. You always find a way to make such compelling and inspiring stories through the most simple of things like nature, food, culture, history, etc. and I greatly enjoy that. We need content like this to keep us humble and connected to our surroundings. The drone and river shots are incredible! I also loved learning about washi paper making. It's incredible what goes into the process and I love the respect for nature in this episode.
Videos like this are why I want to move back to japan! Yes, Akihabara is nice, the buzz of Tokyo, but this peaceful connection to nature, the calm atmosphere, and friendly people are what is drawing me back.
What a beautiful place! I really liked how the food looked, and I never expected a Dutch guy in the middle of nowhere in Japan doing traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
These videos have so much cultural and historical significance. In a decade or two this artisan craftsmanship may disappear and this video may end up being one of the the last documentation of it for the future generations.
Ohh, this is such a beautiful and calm place. Living there and creating paper must feel so peaceful... I actually would like to drop everything and do just that. XD
Always a pleasure to watch! You once replied to my comment, that people in Japan don't throw away their paper, because it is all getting recycled and you even get some free toilet paper for bringing it there. I would love to know more about that!
Wow i really miss japan, very peacefull, clean, beautiful country and kind people and delicious foods. It been 3 years when i was there. Thank you for this kind of video John Duab.
While I've been 16 times in Japan so far, I've still only been just once to Shikoku. And I loved it. This video once again shows some pretty good reasons why I should make Shikoku part of my next travel plans....
I recently came across your channel and it's amazing how much passion you put into it. History of places, quality interviews with locals, the food and all details. Thank you for doing such a great work.
It's an excellent vlog... You have made such beautiful frame of natural plants and flowers....Will definitely visit this place and also the cleanest river.... Chirping of birds was so soothing... Hats off to your great great efforts to show such incredible things....
You really know how to catch the greatest shots of these places you visit, John. I'm no photographer, I don't even really appreciate artsy stuff. But your photography of these locations is absolutely stunning. I don't believe that any pictures or videos can do these locations justice, but yours certainly come close. Cheers. And safe\happy travels. =)
Episode Table of Contents: Intro (Drone shots) 00:20 ▶︎ Kochi Airport Rent-a-Car / Hotel 2:06 ▶︎ Adventure Sports (Kayak & Mountain Bikes) 03:06 ▶︎ Lunch 05:08 ▶︎Yusuhara mountain town 6:38 ▶︎ Washi Paper Studio 8:02 ▶︎ Making Washi 10:21 ▶︎ Finishing Washi Paper Design 13:33 ▶︎ Washi Paper Master Interview 15:25 ▶︎ Kochi Waterwheels 17:03 ▶︎ Ending 17:43 Discuss the episode on the ONLY in JAPAN DISCORD SERVER: discord.gg/eczNWfu it's free and fun!
Think you forgot to pin this comment? Cool video as usual. :)
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Thanx for this video brother . Can you speak arabic?.
Amazed with the production quality every single time. Great work John!!
I agree, the cuts and camera shots are so clean in this! I swear it gets even better with each episode.
@@mrs.quills7061 That is some spectacular drone footage of the beauty of Kochi and the Shimanto River!
I know, right? I've been watching these for a couple of years at least, but it only just hit me how amazing John's photography skills are. Of course, it helps to have such gorgeous locations. But as I said in another comment, no photography can do these places justice, but John's shots certainly come close.
@@VoidHalo preach it
It's crazy when I think that every time I watch Hayao Miyazaki's animations I really want to go see that peaceful looking town, and then I watch your videos and realise Japan really is like that in real life
My Dad is 85 and was based out in Japan - he loves these videos!!
Finally a classic only in Japan video! Love your works John!
Only in Japan has the best Japan related content
The scenery of the Shimanto River is so beautiful, pristine, and peaceful. Delicious food too? Sounds like my type of place to visit. Arigato John
Your videos connect me with dreams that, (being realistic), may never be fullfilled, but at the same time, approach me towards them a lot. Thank you.
Japan is a beautiful place.
somebody needs to make an ASMR video of Rogier's craft. it seems so calming.
It’s so beautiful thanks for another outstanding video 👍🏻🌸🌸
As much as I love your live videos from Tokyo, I feel this better portrays the real Japan. Thanks for the visit.
You know it's gonna be a good day when Only in Japan uploads!
it’s refreshing to see how respectful and open minded you are in each video. keep up the great work!!
Broadcasting quality material here. Editing is excellent, as well as flow of the scenes. All the more astonishing when we get in mind that only one person makes all of this by himself. Congrats on a job well done, John! Always love to see your show!
Beyond gorgeous location! Definitely a place to easily fall in love with!
Your Washi paper turned out nicely! Thank you very much for the insights into the fully handcrafted production process!
Excellent video!!!
John you finally posted the video about Kochi. Thank you for showing the world how beautiful my hometown is. I am speechless that you actually went to learn how to make Washi in Ushuhara. Mr. Rogier’s daughter and I are friends from high school. Lol what a small world!
Japan is an amazing country.
My days are instantly better when this channel puts up a new vid!
Just so calm, serene and sublime.
Want to settle here after retirement.
This is so beautiful! John-san thank you for another amazing video.
I immediately recognize Rogier's accent. He's Dutch, I am 100% sure
That stands as a pole above water.
Yup.
That was onre of my first thoughts too :)
Not to mention his last name
He is! You can hear it in his speech and if you visit his website, it says he's from Den Haag
The washi paper story is my favorite part; that alone makes me want to visit the area.
One of the most beautiful episodes ever John, absolutely gorgeous!
I love these kind of vids about nature in Japan.
Such a beautiful area! I like that you identified the dishes with your meal, nice touch and informative. Your washi lampshade turned out great! Nice to see a river that has kept its natural flow. 👍
I love your videos! Not only do you focus on the main subject but u also show us around the place! Not a lot of youtubers take the time to show you around and give off this type of information! Thanks a lot John! 😁❤️
Nice drone shots. What a beautiful scenery.
Impressive how you can pick up different aspects of Japanese culture and explain it to the point where everyone can understand it. I am fascinated by your work. Keep it up and good luck 👍
Good Job John!
Perfect, as always. Thank you for your great work !!!
Such a beautiful, tranquil place. Thank you for showing us washi making. It takes time, patience and an appreciation of nature to come up with such gorgeous paper.
Absolutely adore your work and everything you do, John!
Such a beautiful place , thanks for showing us what the world looks like on the other side
Wonderfully produced and directed. Keep bringing us this great content!
John you're back!! I'm going to leave a comment and then watch your video because this is how excited I get watching your videos! 😁😂
His videos are the best, always inspiring
Love the drone views
I love 😍 washi paper. I was gifted a notebook from my mother-in-law, thank you Bachan! 👍 💖 🙏 😊 ✌️
Yay! Thank you for the video. Greetings from Nagoya!
You really know how to film and comentate the video each of your video wants me to live in japan!!
This rural Japan is exceptional, and let's not forget that "it all depends on nature".
your videos are always so well made
Wow, The Natural River Escape in Japan looks so amazing here, indeed! I should come to Japan and experienced there, love it! Thanks for showing and telling us all about it, it's very inspirational!
I am happy that I chose Japanese language to study next year coming to Japan... thanks to duab
Very beautiful John nice shots
You always have the best drone shots bro it's so cool
Japan is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.
This place is really is one of the most beautiful countryside in Japan to be in one with nature.
Been waiting for this for so long, so happy I can now watch it!
What a beautiful place! The connection with nature here is extremely envious. I must make a visit on my next trip to Japan! Thank you for showing this place 🤗💖💕
Such natural beauty.
Some views really reminds me of our Ukrainian Carpathian mountains. Such beauty!
Amazing! I love that he does the historical way of making washi, it's just like what I studied in school. We studied the research of Dard Hunter, he was one of the first westerners to document Japanese papermaking extensively. I read many papermaking families are disappearing because their children do not want to continue the tradition and lack of market. Next trip I definitely what to come here. Last trip the papermaking facility I found, awagami, was a mix of western and eastern, which was also awesome but more modern. Thanks so much for sharing this! I am going to share this video with my former instructors at Columbia College Book and Paper, maybe they can use it to help other students :).
What an amazing video. I lived in japan for 10 yet and would of never guessed this was japan. Thanks for bringing this video to us
Just when I think your videos are already amazing, you make something incredible like this. You always find a way to make such compelling and inspiring stories through the most simple of things like nature, food, culture, history, etc. and I greatly enjoy that. We need content like this to keep us humble and connected to our surroundings.
The drone and river shots are incredible! I also loved learning about washi paper making. It's incredible what goes into the process and I love the respect for nature in this episode.
Saw a video after long time but it was more than my expectations ur spectacular with Ur work John San this shows Ur love to Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🎌
This is one of the BEST channels on TH-cam to bring us deep Japan. Love your work.
Videos like this are why I want to move back to japan! Yes, Akihabara is nice, the buzz of Tokyo, but this peaceful connection to nature, the calm atmosphere, and friendly people are what is drawing me back.
This was an absolutely fantastic, high quality production. An absolute pleasure to watch!
yep.. i fell in love with japan in 1992 as a teen. almost 30 years and still i find things to admire about that country
Yeah great job, John! The Japanese countryside is beautiful!
Great video John! I had a feeling Rogier was Dutch because of his accent!
Tbh the name Rogier already tells you all you need to know ahahah
looks like a very beautiful place.i,d love to live there it's my kind of place
What a beautiful place! I really liked how the food looked, and I never expected a Dutch guy in the middle of nowhere in Japan doing traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Rogier went 4/4, John decided to go with the more loose 3/4 rhythm :D
Wow John probably the best video you made by far and the one with the best scenery. At least for me.
日本人とっては、結構知ってることがあるけど、知らないこともあった。
このチャンネルは、英語の勉強にも大変役立ちます。
Ｉlive in kochi.
I'm happy with the local video
🇯🇵
Really cool to see Japan's last clean stream. Really lovely to see and to learn about.
Was an amazing video. Got a lot more info on Kochi now! Thanks John~
Also John's reaction on 8:31 😂😂
Loved the video about Kochi prefecture & in particular Washi Paper.
These videos have so much cultural and historical significance. In a decade or two this artisan craftsmanship may disappear and this video may end up being one of the the last documentation of it for the future generations.
Great episode! Thanks John 😄
Love it, been waiting for a long time for your video bro...
Ohh, this is such a beautiful and calm place. Living there and creating paper must feel so peaceful... I actually would like to drop everything and do just that. XD
Always a pleasure to watch! You once replied to my comment, that people in Japan don't throw away their paper, because it is all getting recycled and you even get some free toilet paper for bringing it there. I would love to know more about that!
beautiful and beautifully made as always. thanks John
Wow i really miss japan, very peacefull, clean, beautiful country and kind people and delicious foods. It been 3 years when i was there. Thank you for this kind of video John Duab.
Idk about you guys but i just got on the best cruise to experience kochi!
Very beautiful, thanks for showing us, John 😊
四国は大自然いっぱいで、リラックスするには最高ですねぇ。
素敵なビデオをありがとう。九州もお願いします！
Truly stunning scenery!
Great episode as always.
Japan is very beautiful 👌💕
Another great video and the country just looks so beautiful.
While I've been 16 times in Japan so far, I've still only been just once to Shikoku. And I loved it. This video once again shows some pretty good reasons why I should make Shikoku part of my next travel plans....
I'm totally in love with Kochi and the nature. Nice infomation about Kochi and culture. Great job John like always :)
I recently came across your channel and it's amazing how much passion you put into it. History of places, quality interviews with locals, the food and all details. Thank you for doing such a great work.
So beautiful video that easy to make fall in love with japan.....thank you john
Every video you made is my favorite video about Japan!
Amazing video...paper making techniques just woww..😮👌🤘
Rogier is unmistakenly a Dutch guy! :)
まさか地元くるとは思わんかった！！ありがとう！！！ありがとう😊
It's an excellent vlog... You have made such beautiful frame of natural plants and flowers....Will definitely visit this place and also the cleanest river.... Chirping of birds was so soothing... Hats off to your great great efforts to show such incredible things....
Preeettttyyyyyyy ❤️🤩
You really know how to catch the greatest shots of these places you visit, John. I'm no photographer, I don't even really appreciate artsy stuff. But your photography of these locations is absolutely stunning. I don't believe that any pictures or videos can do these locations justice, but yours certainly come close. Cheers. And safe\happy travels. =)
I wanted to visit there because of movie 1991 Shimanto River. Now I really have to..like Now!
Great episode and excellent work. Beautiful place, nice story and very interesting.
If i went to Japan, these are the type of areas I'd wanna go to. So much culture, thank you John
Well done John. Your videos are so smooth.
Great vid as always!
At 0:36 Someones got a DRONE!