Thanks to everyone who asked about our Patreon. I'll put out a full video when I get the time, but for those who want to jump the gun and get on board from the start, here's the link: www.patreon.com/rareearth It means a huge deal that so many have asked us to start an account. I never thought anyone would watch these videos, let alone support them.
When I die, I'm going to make my gravestone just a palm sized stone medallion. And then I'll have someone go up to this graveyard on Mount Koya, and when nobody is looking, toss it among the trees and Tombs.
Feels like these are getting better and better. Your pacing in this one was spot on imo. Loving the breakaway shots too. Although, I have to say, I have been listening to the last few while doing other things - it's like a really intense history podcast that way
I'm a huge fan of your father (I'm terribly in love with him, actually), so I was naturally curious about this series and found it quite different from what he usually does, yet fantastic. I really like the way you present these stories that would probably seem small and uninteresting to most people, but that play a role in cultures that we don't know much about. About your pace of speech, please keep it like that. It feels as though you are dragging us into it, instead of merely stating a fact. Isn't that what storytellers do?
Through your videos gleaning the temperament and changes that occurred in Japan post WW2, I'm actually starting to see some parallels between the attitudes of the Japanese and us in the states post 911 and the recession. and the bit about the Japanese turning to idolize the corporation struck particularly home with the recent up-swell of support for free markets and the belief that businessmen are simply better equipped to lead a society than the state.
Evan you're a beautiful person. I would make it to your funeral, but don't die. Rare earth isn't just educational but also adds perspective to the simplest of things. Love your work. Love from India♥️
I'm sure your sister will give a lovely eulogy about how no one befriended her in high school just to get closer to you ;) You've done a great job in raising Japan higher on my travel list. I'll be honest, it's always been fairly near the bottom. I'm excited to see where the series goes from here.
This lifetime dedication thing really helps me understand a little bit more about the toxic side of the work culture in Japan. Not that everything is bad, just the extreme side of things.
The practice of advertising in a graveyard doesn't sit right with me. Thus the fact that I own a Nissan now bothers me. But I do love your series. I'm in the middle of another binge watch. I love learning about these places, their histories, and other cultures. And as an American who didn't care enough about world history in high school to pay attention and learn, I feel like I'm righting that wrong by watching your videos. I look forward to seeing more.
Hey Evan, not that the show hasn't been great so far (it really has, I don't know how it's not more popular than it currently is) but when is Chris gonna start being in the show? Another great video btw, I love this series!
His schedule doesn't allow for him to make the show. That's why I do it. He executive produces it, and works on other projects. But he may show up from time to time.
Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth You don't need him. :-) This is a fabulous series and stands proud on its own (that is, on yours and your cameraman's-whose-name-I-can't-spell) merits. It is world-class documentary filming.
Thought of Chris right away when I first saw that rocket and I'm glad he got to see it. Didn't know about the advertisers though. I was wondering about that. Thanks for enlightening me. It is unusual considering it's supposed to be one of the most sacred places in Japan.
Whenever an idea reaches a point where it becomes widely valued -- no matter how asinine and manifestly ridiculous -- the idea soon commands a rising price that people and institutions are happy to pay, brag about paying, and use to advertise a host other asinine and manifestly ridiculous ideas.
This is both interesting and very sad. Japan's culture is supposed to be about honor and respect. ESPECIALLY for the dead. Using grave stones for real people as advertisements, is downright disrespectful.
The problem isn't capitalism. The problem is how PEOPLE use it. A country can be capitalist and still be respectful of others and the dead. They aren't mutually exclusive.
I think you have taken over where James Burke left off. I believe you know the person, his books, and T.V. Shows Tiled Connections 1 and 2. Good knowledge Thank you
Just binged a bunch of your vids. You use the framing device "I'm not here to talk about that" a lot. Maybe next time you write those words take a step back and attack the intro in a new direction.
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Thanks to everyone who asked about our Patreon. I'll put out a full video when I get the time, but for those who want to jump the gun and get on board from the start, here's the link: www.patreon.com/rareearth
It means a huge deal that so many have asked us to start an account. I never thought anyone would watch these videos, let alone support them.
There's something about the shallowness of these ads in this ancient place that makes me deeply sad
what the contrast is amazing. And in all honesty everything is made up so why not have some fun while at it.
Oh hey look it's the rich hipster named Kukai who was bored with modern Buddhism and learned a better version that was more SPIRITUAL
Comes back, reinvents the alphabet and causes art and literature to be GREAT for along time.
Guaranteed 30% greater spirituality
was expecting a bill wurtz in the comments, did not disappoint
we could make a religion out of this
When I die, I'm going to make my gravestone just a palm sized stone medallion.
And then I'll have someone go up to this graveyard on Mount Koya, and when nobody is looking, toss it among the trees and Tombs.
> When I die, i'm going to..
might wanna arrange services ahead of need. # just say'n
Nathan Gatten i think your body has to be there.
Nathan Gatten 3 million dollars saved.
Spread my ash into the ocean so one day i can reach the 4 corner of the world ........
Ew imagine all those millions of termites reanimating when the Buddha of thw future arrives
Minhao Lee what If Buddha IS one of the termites?
Hewitttribe 2 Only if Toby (your dog) turnt into one first lmfao...
Honestly that sounds kinda badass. Imagine if he could control them and use them like a weapon or something.
@@TehNewV that doesn't sound like Buddha, but it does sound neat
-lemme just write that down-
Like those in the mummy
Upon rewatching, I'm going to aim to talk faster in the future. Being on camera is tough!
Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth ,I disagree. Slow speach is very soothing. Life is too fast. Keep it slow.
a bit faster would definitely be nice :)
i think it's very good this way.. keep the current speed (:
Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth 400 thousandth sub
I like the current speaking speed, but maybe faster _would_ be better? Won't know until I see it!
I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH PLEASE DON'T STOP EVAN
Feels like these are getting better and better. Your pacing in this one was spot on imo. Loving the breakaway shots too. Although, I have to say, I have been listening to the last few while doing other things - it's like a really intense history podcast that way
Vivienne Gucwa I wouldn't look at me, either. Smart move, V.
I'm a huge fan of your father (I'm terribly in love with him, actually), so I was naturally curious about this series and found it quite different from what he usually does, yet fantastic. I really like the way you present these stories that would probably seem small and uninteresting to most people, but that play a role in cultures that we don't know much about.
About your pace of speech, please keep it like that. It feels as though you are dragging us into it, instead of merely stating a fact. Isn't that what storytellers do?
This is just about the most cyberpunk thing I've heard in awhile.
Through your videos gleaning the temperament and changes that occurred in Japan post WW2, I'm actually starting to see some parallels between the attitudes of the Japanese and us in the states post 911 and the recession. and the bit about the Japanese turning to idolize the corporation struck particularly home with the recent up-swell of support for free markets and the belief that businessmen are simply better equipped to lead a society than the state.
All of the stone and moss blends so beautifully together. Such a serene place.
“I’m gonna pay for my funeral by selling ad space on my casket” XD
this site is one of the very best on the net. One of the best documentaries. Watch as many as I see. Bravo Rare Earth.
Your t-shirt is exactly how I felt with the reveal of your script, going in blind at 4 minutes. More than exceptionally well written.
Ah, the sacred. No amount of devotion can compare to being able to throw a lot of money at something!
Plot twist Every human buried there reincarnates into a termite and viceversa XD.
That would be a lot of humans tho.
Eh, is japan, just, expand tokyo by like 10% n is all good!
Corporate invasion of a traditional graveyard. Sad.
Blame it on the Americans, they forced it on the Japanese when they forced the Emperor to state that he wasn't a God. Changed their whole society.
Technically, the first grave from a company was before the war. It was already underway, just not at the level it would later achieve.
why corporation always equals usa. it doesn't.
@@Chuck59ish You're amazingly wrong
The USA deserves to burn down.
Evan you're a beautiful person. I would make it to your funeral, but don't die. Rare earth isn't just educational but also adds perspective to the simplest of things. Love your work. Love from India♥️
These videos help me get through the work week. You guys are doing a great job!
Jacob Grear Dude that's so nice to hear. Thanks!
I'm sure your sister will give a lovely eulogy about how no one befriended her in high school just to get closer to you ;)
You've done a great job in raising Japan higher on my travel list. I'll be honest, it's always been fairly near the bottom. I'm excited to see where the series goes from here.
This lifetime dedication thing really helps me understand a little bit more about the toxic side of the work culture in Japan. Not that everything is bad, just the extreme side of things.
The practice of advertising in a graveyard doesn't sit right with me. Thus the fact that I own a Nissan now bothers me. But I do love your series. I'm in the middle of another binge watch. I love learning about these places, their histories, and other cultures. And as an American who didn't care enough about world history in high school to pay attention and learn, I feel like I'm righting that wrong by watching your videos. I look forward to seeing more.
I need to go to Japan some day and just chill out and see beautiful scenery out in remote areas cause Jesus Christ it’s beautiful out there
they might as well make a grave for harambe
And a woman whit a tit out
From the video title to the credits, all great.
Man, your videos are mindblowing! Amazing channel
these are very cool videos(Rare Earth series). please keep them coming!!
I barely found your channel 2 days ago and I'm addicted
Great video! Really love the slow, informative pace of these videos. It's really relaxing, yet at the same time really informative. Nicely done!
It's so weird to see places where I've stood in your videos. Everything about the koya mountain is so amazing.
Japan is such a rare, curious, and yet, beautiful place.
Best comments in the whole episode: The end credits. And the episode itself is great.
So in the end this is you stating your love for a cleverly done ad in Japan? nice
Hey Evan, not that the show hasn't been great so far (it really has, I don't know how it's not more popular than it currently is) but when is Chris gonna start being in the show? Another great video btw, I love this series!
His schedule doesn't allow for him to make the show. That's why I do it. He executive produces it, and works on other projects. But he may show up from time to time.
Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth You don't need him. :-) This is a fabulous series and stands proud on its own (that is, on yours and your cameraman's-whose-name-I-can't-spell) merits. It is world-class documentary filming.
Thought of Chris right away when I first saw that rocket and I'm glad he got to see it. Didn't know about the advertisers though. I was wondering about that. Thanks for enlightening me. It is unusual considering it's supposed to be one of the most sacred places in Japan.
I first heard of Kukai through Bill Wurtz's video.
Even in death I can't escape the ads!
"Finest tomb stones in the world"
A ROCKET!!YES!!
Rest in piece termits
This may be the craziest thing I've ever seen.
9001/10 ad.
that end title card is both hilarious and amazing
0:45 Mr. Koo Kai also was known for having bird shit on his face.
Isn't the whole point of Buddhism to escape the rebirth back to Earth?
satellite964 Yes, but not until he help everyone on earth to reach Nirvana ....
Whenever an idea reaches a point where it becomes widely valued -- no matter how asinine and manifestly ridiculous -- the idea soon commands a rising price that people and institutions are happy to pay, brag about paying, and use to advertise a host other asinine and manifestly ridiculous ideas.
So enjoy your videos.
This is both interesting and very sad.
Japan's culture is supposed to be about honor and respect. ESPECIALLY for the dead. Using grave stones for real people as advertisements, is downright disrespectful.
The problem isn't capitalism. The problem is how PEOPLE use it.
A country can be capitalist and still be respectful of others and the dead. They aren't mutually exclusive.
4:21 is that osamu tezuka?
Nobody:
Rare Earth: I'm not here to talk about that
i thought there was a missile in a graveyard..
great vids . funny , informative and respectful. thankyou
Another excellent video.
Capitalism level: Japanese
I love this
5:40 Pissing myself laughing.
That's so weird and disrespectful. I would vandalize those ads if someone did the same in my city. Great series, hope you have fun making them.
qgmlwy Vandalizing a graveyard is definitely better than putting a logo on a headstone.
Sounds like they paid millions of dollars for them, probably the monks are cool with it.
Im addicted
Great stuff
some of your videos i just leave thinking.... wow
the Buddha returns, bringing with him a tidal wave of termites
I bet he wanted Mt Koya to be the centre and not the epicentre.
I was so transfixed with the teddy bear on your shirt I forgot to look at the surrounding landscape. I had to watch this twice! Do you sell those?
I think you have taken over where James Burke left off. I believe you know the person, his books, and T.V. Shows Tiled Connections 1 and 2. Good knowledge Thank you
Hi Evan, you look very familiar, I felt like I actually met you in person. Did you go to the Tokyo Pub Crawl while you were in Tokyo?
Love this series, wish I had talked to you if you did.
I'm just here for the end title card. How about you?
How long before Squarespace gets in on it
LOL i am amazed such a thing exists
Been there -it's fully weird
3/4 of this channel is slow walking
I like this
Is the entire Rare Earth series about Japan?
I see potential for a new blockbuster movie: "Return Of The Zombie Termites" :-)
Any one else already remember kukai from the history of japan video?
End music?
1:00 “he created the Japanese alphabet”
Oh, so he’s the mothafucka responsible for this bullshit?
isn't only the chinese part of "alphabet" the bad part?
gravestones for dead corporations after the next war.
they finally are planning for the future.
2 Dislikes Already. Flat earthers visiting channels to spam the dislike button. :D
Just binged a bunch of your vids. You use the framing device "I'm not here to talk about that" a lot. Maybe next time you write those words take a step back and attack the intro in a new direction.
So that's what Bill Wurtz was talking about.
You should pay Pacific attention to how you say specific ;) but all good. Great videos by the way. I think your speed is fine.
215 likes. 0 Dislikes!?!? What sorcery is this! Lol
why does Chris have 400k views and upon me watching this it has 4.8k views , this just pisses me off
Ah the rich hipsters grave
I like your shirt
05:09 Yakult???
So literally the Japanese rapture?
Sorry for not paying attention, but i still don't know what happened to Chris xD I feel like Nasa send him to space again...
If you are reading this please do the country road song
lol Nissan headstone
Da fuck! 😃
you used 'filial piety' wrong
Oops. That's true, I did.
Paternal piety?
Rich hipsters, amirite?
I didn't ask that shit.
First comment!!
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