@@kyoshoinferno556 this is not TV :) but I do report for NHK World sometimes. I asked permission to film and was given behind the scenes access in 2016. I do this for ONLY in JAPAN which I produce independently. -john
See more behind the scene photos and more Q&A with John on instagram: instagram.com/onlyinjapantv If you'd like to add subtitles, please submit them here: th-cam.com/users/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=r6-t54PfAJQ THANK YOU!! --john
this channel is so underrated >< they videos are very well made and the info is easy to understand it its also very interesting.. so glad i found this channel last year! keep up the good work john!
I love your videos. I value you your honesty and happy-go-lucky attitude. Thank you so much for your fine reporting. I think I really want to go to this onsen!
I really like the zooms during the exterior night shot that are in perfect time with the drum strikes. High quality production as always. Please, keep it up! Edit: I posted this before the section about tattoos. THANK YOU! I really appreciate you including this bit of information. As a tattooed person I had given up hope of ever being able to go to a traditional onsen and you have given me hope!
Wow, nice to know that some bath houses let tattooed people in. There's a sento in Asakusa that does as well (it's where I like to relax on my trips), and I keep telling my best friends (who are tattooed, one heavily tattoed) how good the baths are. They're raring to go, but are not allowed to for the majority. I applaud Dogo Onsen for being brave and knowing that us crazy gaijin like to permanently draw on ourselves, but we're just normal people, not underworld figures.
I think it's for several reasons. 1: tourist revenue is very important to paying for repairs and upkeep of such an old building. 2: ensuring that the building is never empty on a daily basis, and thus ensuring the workers are never without. 3: tattoos were only associated with criminals from the time of Westernization onwards. 4: I'm sure some colorful characters have been regular customers at various times in Dogo's history, so the owners/management just shrug and say, "no funny business while you're here."
What an amazing place! I love all your shows! They're so fun to watch! It's like going on these wonderful adventures with you! :) Thanks for bringing us along! Japan has always had a special place in mine and my husband's hearts. We can't wait to visit one day. In the mean time, we'll get our "cultural fix",so to speak, from watching "Only In Japan" ! Thank you for making such great shows!!! :) Can't wait to see where you'll go and what kind of fun craziness you'll get into next!!
This series has taught me so much about Japan. I didn't even know Japan was made up of 4 islands before. Now I can name them. So many interesting things to learn.
Thank you, John, for these wonderful videos. My love of the Japanese people and their incredible culture increases with every one I watch. Arigato gozaimasu!
probably won't be seen but thanks for makeing an awsome channel John i love how you present the different stuff and the variety of stuff keep up dope work
Thank you so much for going and filming matsuyama. i used to live there at a short period of time while studying the Ehime university through study abroad. i used to walk around the Dogo onsen all the time and took a bath there once. i hope you enjoyed your time there. it truly is a relaxing atmosphere.
I really wanna go to Japan some day. I love everything about it, the culture. the food, the nature. This is definitely something I'm gonna have to do in my life.
Great video it takes me back in time. I had the pleasure of visiting Dogo Onsen when I lived in Sakaide years ago and it was a wonderful experience. The sento and onsen culture is something I really miss about Japan. It always made me feel so healthy after visiting one of these baths. Keep up the good work.
Ty Jon! Another amazing video. The women's more private bath on the second floor was so beautiful. It looked so warm and relaxing! You have the best more informative channel! I would drop anything to watch your videos. I definitely would like to visit this onsen!
I really wanted to jump in there but it was already midnight when I started filming that bit -- had to be up at 5:30am to set up and film the morning tower scene. THANK YOU!! So happy you are enjoying the series :) -john
this was wonderful. thank you. I'm a big fan of Miyazaki, so it's great to see this onsen's influence on that in Spirited Away. have you addressed contemporary Japanese literature? I'd like to learn more about Yukio Mishima, Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, and others. thanks.
I love seeing how anime and real life sometimes meet :) it would be interesting to do something with literature in Japan. Publishers are so protective of their content (Shueisha and their manga) that getting access to just interviews is challenging. It would have to be something fun and different so not sure how to approach it yet. Thanks for the idea! -john
What an amazing time that must have been. I could actually feel my blood pressure dropping and a smile coming to my face as I watched you relaxing in that wonderful place. Thanks to you for creating this terrific video. Peace be with you.
9:00 The beach on the outskirts of Matsuyama was also used as an inspiration since there is a railroad track that goes straight into the water's edge, as well as the train station near the coastline.
Great video John. I like how you take the time to tell a bit about the history & the detail of construction in the building itself. Thanks for sharing your relaxing experience. :)
I am addicted to these fascinating videos and have subbed! They are so professionally presented and beautifully shot. John is charming and very likeable, clearly deeply knowledgeable about Japan and gives a great deal of interesting information without being pretentious or superficial in any way - this is superb quality!! Thank you so much! :)
you are amazing, i really love your videos! the music, your attitude, and the places you share with us really make my day! a sincere thank you to you sir!
I really love seeing things, discovering and learning things. That I would have never seen before in my life. It fills me with joy to see new discovery's I had never seen or could of imagined of before. Thank you for what you do. One day I'll get a vacation and head to japan for some good relaxation.
Thank you John. I'm visiting Japan in the next few months and I was unaware that tattoos are considered relatively taboo there. As someone with body art, I would have been disappointed to make plans to visit an onsen and turned away upon arriving. I'll make sure to make this the one I visit.
You really ventured into 'pro' in this episode. I could feel the whole experience. This is Discovery Channel stuff, Only better! Because it feels more personal and less commercial. Onsens are one of Japans true gems and this one is def. on my list now. Thanks
Thanks for sharing! When I watch your videos I always learn something or think, that's so cool. With this one I really want to go and experience everything you just said.
2:47 Google translated this sign as "mental bath for men" I can see the connection between mental and spirit, but it just makes me think of a bath that makes you go mental. lol
Thank you so much for these great videos John! :) I always appreciate getting a notification from you. As someone who lives in Japan, it's always great to learn more about this amazing country, and you really know how to make great,interesting and factual videos! I really can't wait for future videos :D
Ashley Burger thanks Ashley! Which area do you live in Japan? I'm always amazed at how different the country is from place to place. Makes me happy you enjoy the series! Thanks! -J
What a real coincidence! I thought, few minutes ago, that there haven't been any uploads from ONLY In JAPAN for some time now. Then I thought I must have not subbed again after deleting my previous YT account. And then I opened my Subscriptions to find this video to be in the very first position. OMG! :D
Wow! This one had a lot of info to confirm so I'm sorry for the late launch but hope it's worth it :) So glad it pooped up in your subscriptions when it did! -john
Hello John! Thanks for the video. I've been to Matsuyama several times where my wife is from. We went to Dogo Onsen in 2015 where we and our 7 year old son had a fantastic time. We can go back with more information from you.
this is awesome!!! I love your channel. thank you for much for uploading. if I'm ever in Japan we should have an eating contest. but you would be going against my husband hahahahahha!
This is very close to TV production quality, seriously great work...
motivecap it's TV, nhk world TV
He’s not an independent youtuber...
@@kyoshoinferno556 this is not TV :) but I do report for NHK World sometimes. I asked permission to film and was given behind the scenes access in 2016. I do this for ONLY in JAPAN which I produce independently. -john
Oh, this is much better than anything on cable TV in the United States.
John, I appreciate the quality of work you and your crew do. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. Mahalo!
It's a one-man crew these days. Which is impressive.
When I saw this bath house I thought of Spirited Away. Fantastic Film! Thanks so much for this video
Altosax449 same! i thought of spirited away as well! chihiro and yubaba 😊
Me too
Altosax449 same me too hahaha
Same, love it!
Yes I love it so much
Going to Japan is a huge dream of mine. One day...One day...
Crusty must be nice. i had planned to go in april but those plans fell through, but on the bright side i'll be spending new years in NYC :)
+Crusty OOO Filipino ka? :D
save up your money mate. you won't regret coming to Japan, trust me
hey Ben lets be friends :)
+Ben I'm coming to NYC for New Year's Eve too. My first time visiting, I'm from Dublin, Ireland.
See more behind the scene photos and more Q&A with John on instagram: instagram.com/onlyinjapantv If you'd like to add subtitles, please submit them here: th-cam.com/users/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=r6-t54PfAJQ THANK YOU!! --john
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ONLY in JAPAN thanks for making one of the best series on TH-cam!! It's like watching a mini series of short films :D
Have past through or been to Atsugi?
Jonh , thanks for making so a good Channel !!!
john did you see the comment i posted a little while ago i said it with the hopes you would see it
this channel is so underrated >< they videos are very well made and the info is easy to understand it its also very interesting.. so glad i found this channel last year! keep up the good work john!
I agree
Totally agree!
Well said. . I've been watching for two years studying as much important information as possible. I do this merely out of interest.
I love your videos. I value you your honesty and happy-go-lucky attitude. Thank you so much for your fine reporting. I think I really want to go to this onsen!
I read that as Doggo Onsen and got really excited at the possibility of a bath house for dogs.
That's literally what I thought too lmao I was like "bathhouse for dogs!! I'm so down!!"
Hazy hahaha!! Now THAT would be quite a story :) and a lot of fun! -John
I wouldn’t be surprised if there really is a Onsen for dogs in Japan. 🐕 🛀
Same. It was in my feed and I thought it was for a pupper bath house
😕
I really like the zooms during the exterior night shot that are in perfect time with the drum strikes. High quality production as always. Please, keep it up! Edit: I posted this before the section about tattoos. THANK YOU! I really appreciate you including this bit of information. As a tattooed person I had given up hope of ever being able to go to a traditional onsen and you have given me hope!
Congrats on finally getting it to upload hehe :P
Only in Japan episodes never disappoint.
Thanks :) took FOREVER but it was fun to edit -- and fun to eat all that street food! -J
They also never disappoint me too. 😺😸😻😼
I'm from here(^^)
I used to go and enjoyed Onsen (spa) after work. Now I live in Kyoto where you see temples every corner.
Wow, nice to know that some bath houses let tattooed people in. There's a sento in Asakusa that does as well (it's where I like to relax on my trips), and I keep telling my best friends (who are tattooed, one heavily tattoed) how good the baths are. They're raring to go, but are not allowed to for the majority. I applaud Dogo Onsen for being brave and knowing that us crazy gaijin like to permanently draw on ourselves, but we're just normal people, not underworld figures.
I think it's for several reasons. 1: tourist revenue is very important to paying for repairs and upkeep of such an old building. 2: ensuring that the building is never empty on a daily basis, and thus ensuring the workers are never without.
3: tattoos were only associated with criminals from the time of Westernization onwards. 4: I'm sure some colorful characters have been regular customers at various times in Dogo's history, so the owners/management just shrug and say, "no funny business while you're here."
I live in Matsuyama. I try to go to Dogo Onsen at least once a month.
Lucky!! Love walking around that area esp at night. With monthly visits, you'll probably live forever ;) -J
C J since you live in Matsuyama is there a way to find some old friends in that town?
this guy is enjoying every little thing in life
That sounds like a great way to live
Thanks for showing us more of the off-the-path Japan. Keep it coming!
Must visit; Also really amazed that you can filmed all these by yourself. this is like TV quality show. good job 😁
Thank you John for the wonderful reports. I love the cultural information that you can't find in a book. Thank you for all your hard work.
It's my pleasure :) THANK YOU for watching!!! -john
What an amazing place! I love all your shows! They're so fun to watch! It's like going on these wonderful adventures with you! :) Thanks for bringing us along! Japan has always had a special place in mine and my husband's hearts. We can't wait to visit one day. In the mean time, we'll get our "cultural fix",so to speak, from watching "Only In Japan" ! Thank you for making such great shows!!! :) Can't wait to see where you'll go and what kind of fun craziness you'll get into next!!
I can imagine a foreigner wearing a yukata while drinking beer outside the onsen like it was a normal thing for japanese to see XD
I love rewatching these old onsen episodes 🙂
I really appreciate your videos and their quality
This series has taught me so much about Japan. I didn't even know Japan was made up of 4 islands before. Now I can name them. So many interesting things to learn.
Thank you, John, for these wonderful videos. My love of the Japanese people and their incredible culture increases with every one I watch. Arigato gozaimasu!
this channel used to be my guilty pleasure. now I have no guilt. I seriously love this channel!
Finally i found a excellent youtuber for guides related to Japan/activities! You're doing quite a great job Sir! Keep on like this dude
Your channel its absolutely fantastic. You deserve waaay more subscribers.
I love all your video blogs! It takes me back to Japan!
I went there in 2018 and I am a tattooed american. No one batted an eye, it was my first onsen experience and I'll never forget it.
probably won't be seen but thanks for makeing an awsome channel John i love how you present the different stuff and the variety of stuff keep up dope work
I love this channel, it's like a bunch of interesting mini documentaries that I don't have to invest three hours of my day into
Thank you so much for going and filming matsuyama. i used to live there at a short period of time while studying the Ehime university through study abroad. i used to walk around the Dogo onsen all the time and took a bath there once. i hope you enjoyed your time there. it truly is a relaxing atmosphere.
I really wanna go to Japan some day. I love everything about it, the culture. the food, the nature. This is definitely something I'm gonna have to do in my life.
I think your channel and your positivity is amazing you should deserve more subscribers
Its 12pm in California but I'm going to stay up watching this!!
Nelson same fam
oh wow! a whole 13 minutes past your bed time
Nelson yup
in Vietnam it is only 12 am
Bath time before bed. No better way to relax :) john
Japanese have been using these hot springs since at least 700 AD. They really mastered the art of relaxation haven't they lol
leftyfourguns And yet are arguably the hardest working country!
they’re probably the cleanest culture on earth...
@@は私です彼の名前 Arabia too
Speaking of art, I just love the wall hangings, I wouldn't mind having a copy and they're really pretty
Great video it takes me back in time. I had the pleasure of visiting Dogo Onsen when I lived in Sakaide years ago and it was a wonderful experience. The sento and onsen culture is something I really miss about Japan. It always made me feel so healthy after visiting one of these baths. Keep up the good work.
You were having too much fun in this bath house and I am jealous. As always thank you for such an educational fun video!!
Always makes my day seeing your new videos uploaded !
Oh wow, that is an ideal day!...Walking around after a hot spring water bath in your bath robe in public and just relaxing and snacking...too good.
i freakin dream of going to japan
WEEABOO
FREAK
k will do
Don't listen to him. There's absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying anime.
Michael Seebran exactly like what you want to like, I find anime to be my favorite escape
Ty Jon! Another amazing video. The women's more private bath on the second floor was so beautiful. It looked so warm and relaxing! You have the best more informative channel! I would drop anything to watch your videos. I definitely would like to visit this onsen!
I really wanted to jump in there but it was already midnight when I started filming that bit -- had to be up at 5:30am to set up and film the morning tower scene. THANK YOU!! So happy you are enjoying the series :) -john
Always like your videos. Nice to see regular videos of life in Japan.
Love your videos John.. You are making amazing videos..
I am privileged an honoured to have been here and experienced the oldest Onsen in Japan! I love visiting Japan.
Spirited Away is one of my all time favorites! Man John seeing how relaxed you are really makes me want to try that experience!
Love your edits of the building in this video.
This onsen gives me a spirited away vibes..
EDIT:
I commented this few minutes in the video... OHHH THAT IS WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Looking forward to the next video! Thanks again john!
Excellent! Added to my list of places to see in Japan.
Amazing video once again!! not just educative it's also easy to understand. especially since i'm not fluent in english. Nice work john, i love it!!
this was wonderful. thank you. I'm a big fan of Miyazaki, so it's great to see this onsen's influence on that in Spirited Away. have you addressed contemporary Japanese literature? I'd like to learn more about Yukio Mishima, Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, and others. thanks.
I love seeing how anime and real life sometimes meet :) it would be interesting to do something with literature in Japan. Publishers are so protective of their content (Shueisha and their manga) that getting access to just interviews is challenging. It would have to be something fun and different so not sure how to approach it yet. Thanks for the idea! -john
Very good, liked this episode and looking forward tot the next one!
again u fail to dissapoint me john, great video keep em coming! :)
日本語字幕があります！夜盗エメラルド さん、ありがとうございました \(^_^)/ Now with Japanese subtitles thanks to 夜盗エメラルド. -john
ちょっと仕事が忙しくて和訳するのが遅くなってしまいました…。Johnさんいつも素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。
AHHHH!!!
I had mistranslated again as usual! I'm sorry, please approve it again, John.
Okay!
ONLY in JAPAN wish you guys posted more often! absolutely love the channel! 👍☺
ONLY in JAPAN means
Great video. Very thorough and informative. Thank you John!
Ryan Lobo thank you Ryan! Glad you enjoyed the episode ＼(^o^)／ J
Great video John, and the building itself really looks amazing. ^^
Thanks Thomas! Always great to hear from you! -john
love your videos! really good quality and production. pretty much binge watched them on one weekend to catch up XD
Awesome! I've got 5 episodes shot already so it's time to edit and get them out so you can binge again :) -J
What an amazing time that must have been. I could actually feel my blood pressure dropping and a smile coming to my face as I watched you relaxing in that wonderful place. Thanks to you for creating this terrific video. Peace be with you.
It was fun to report from the bath! So relaxed when I came back to Tokyo from this shoot :) You're very welcome and peace be with you too. -john
9:00 The beach on the outskirts of Matsuyama was also used as an inspiration since there is a railroad track that goes straight into the water's edge, as well as the train station near the coastline.
What an amazing Onsen, and another good reason to visit Shikoku. Thanks for the tour.
Great video John. I like how you take the time to tell a bit about the history & the detail of construction in the building itself.
Thanks for sharing your relaxing experience. :)
Glad to know this onsen is tattoo friendly, I know some have private ones but great to know such historical one the public is open to anyone.
I am addicted to these fascinating videos and have subbed! They are so professionally presented and beautifully shot. John is charming and very likeable, clearly deeply knowledgeable about Japan and gives a great deal of interesting information without being pretentious or superficial in any way - this is superb quality!! Thank you so much! :)
Been watching for close to a year, seriously love your videos! I
I really wish for the video to be longer. That Mikan Beer.. much want!!
Great video, looking forward to the next adventure.
Oh boy! This is one of my favourite channel even I’m japanese. I feel like going around Japan.
you are amazing, i really love your videos! the music, your attitude, and the places you share with us really make my day! a sincere thank you to you sir!
Thanks for the terrific video and great information, I'll be putting Dogo Onsen on my list!
Awesome video again, thank you!
geez, this looks awesome. really makes me wish i was in japan now :(
excellent video. and as usual, can't wait for the next one :D
Nice video man! I see you tried new things with editing! I love it :) keep up the great work
Another amazing and informative video.
Thanks, John.
Oh wow! What a magical place :) Just like Spirited Away
Yes🥺
John, I love your videos. You do such an outstanding job, please keep it up. Cheers from Canada.
Interesting that they allow people with tattoos in, thanks so much for all your videos!
Omg that bathhouse architecture is so beautiful
I really love seeing things, discovering and learning things. That I would have never seen before in my life. It fills me with joy to see new discovery's I had never seen or could of imagined of before.
Thank you for what you do. One day I'll get a vacation and head to japan for some good relaxation.
is it me, or does he sound like willy wonka? the Johnny Depp one, I mean
Sedona Jolley omg he does a bit! 😂
Scotty Fang i never thought of that until I read your comment
AAAIIIIIIII Willywanka in da bat(h)house 😱
Thank you for the nice vid!
Thank you John. I'm visiting Japan in the next few months and I was unaware that tattoos are considered relatively taboo there. As someone with body art, I would have been disappointed to make plans to visit an onsen and turned away upon arriving. I'll make sure to make this the one I visit.
You really ventured into 'pro' in this episode. I could feel the whole experience. This is Discovery Channel stuff, Only better! Because it feels more personal and less commercial. Onsens are one of Japans true gems and this one is def. on my list now. Thanks
Reminds me of Spirit Away
OneTonSoup exactly I was thinking of that
@@noface7224 That's the idea!
Miyazaki is said to have been inspired by this onsen
09:00 .... your answer is here...
@@noface7224 it's pronounced " WonTon Soup" , if you want to spell it correctly. I mean it in a nice friendly way 👍.
tattoo? yeeessss i love this place and sure i will go there!!! thanks for your video
Thanks for sharing!
When I watch your videos I always learn something or think, that's so cool. With this one I really want to go and experience everything you just said.
2:47 Google translated this sign as "mental bath for men" I can see the connection between mental and spirit, but it just makes me think of a bath that makes you go mental. lol
i would have a heart attach if i saw a big daikon in that place.
I love ur videos man. Keep the good work. I hope one day i can live in Japan it's always been my dream.
By watching this video, It made me feel so relaxed .
Seeing you eat food is always my favorite part too hahahaha. Everything looks so yummy 😋
Thank you for showing us this we are definitely going to be hitting that up thank you John keep up the great work
I feel so relaxed just watching this. Gosh, I wish I could go here...
Thank you so much for these great videos John! :) I always appreciate getting a notification from you. As someone who lives in Japan, it's always great to learn more about this amazing country, and you really know how to make great,interesting and factual videos! I really can't wait for future videos :D
Ashley Burger thanks Ashley! Which area do you live in Japan? I'm always amazed at how different the country is from place to place.
Makes me happy you enjoy the series! Thanks! -J
:D I live In Shizuoka prefecture(near mount fuji)! Definitely, every time I visit another prefecture it looks completely different!
What a real coincidence! I thought, few minutes ago, that there haven't been any uploads from ONLY In JAPAN for some time now. Then I thought I must have not subbed again after deleting my previous YT account. And then I opened my Subscriptions to find this video to be in the very first position. OMG! :D
Wow! This one had a lot of info to confirm so I'm sorry for the late launch but hope it's worth it :) So glad it pooped up in your subscriptions when it did! -john
ONLY in JAPAN *popped xD. And yup, it's worth it. Great video, as always.
OMG!! I meant popped!! haha Thanks Deepak! J
I am 14 now and I am going to Japan when I'm 16, so many things to plan from your videos!
Lucas Hayward you'll be a master by then! I should have made another 40-50 episodes by the time your 16!!! -John
thank you very much for the video and specially for the Portuguese subtitles
Hello John! Thanks for the video. I've been to Matsuyama several times where my wife is from. We went to Dogo Onsen in 2015 where we and our 7 year old son had a fantastic time. We can go back with more information from you.
Beautifully shot 👍🏻.
Thanks for the content!
this is awesome!!! I love your channel. thank you for much for uploading. if I'm ever in Japan we should have an eating contest. but you would be going against my husband hahahahahha!
Alyssa Hansen oh my! I certainly need to start training then!! I'm still an amateur.
great vlog, John!