I'm originally from Japan and live in the US permanently. I appreciate your deep understanding and respect for not just Hiroshima but any places you visit and show us. Your channel is the best travel vlog I've seen so far. Please take care and keep up with your great job!
Thank you for visiting Hiroshima. Father of my mother was dead at Hiroshima on that day. Mother was also exposed and fortunately she could keeping life and married after WW2. But she never told family about her experience because it must be too terible scene to hate to remember.
Videos like this show why you are the best travel blogger out there. This video is truly poignant and touching. Thanks for bringing this to the wider world and making us realize why travel makes us better citizens of the world.
We went to Hiroshima a few years ago and despite not being as lucky as you were with the weather, we found it a very pleasant city. Visiting the Peace Museum and its surroundings was definitely somber, but serene at the same time, in a way that only Japan can be. We have a lot of nice memories of our stay, and of the amazing okonomiyakis we had at almost every meal - so totally agree, it should be included in every Japan itinerary, especially on a first visit.
I totally agree with you. Being born as a human being, Hiroshima is a place that must be visited at least once. The dropping of the atomic bomb by the United States is clearly a serious war crime, but there is no resentment against the United States here. There is a U.S. military base in Iwakuni, not far from Hiroshima, and I often hear American military personnel visit the city and drink with the locals in a friendly manner. On Friendship Day, held once a year at the base, many Hiroshima citizens visit and enjoy various events. In this way, instead of being gripped by the abominable tragedies of the past and holding onto grudges forever, their national character, which immediately pushes brightly toward the future, must have realized the incredible reconstruction of Hiroshima today. I felt somber before visiting here, but I was actually surprised by the bright, cheerful and peaceful atmosphere of the city. And most of all, it was a beautiful city.
Jason, I’ve watched all your videos and I am a fan of yours! I especially appreciated the respectful nature of this one. As an older American, I remember my parents references to the dropping of the bomb with great sadness. It happened just 4 years before I was born. I pray that it never happens again.
This is by far one of the most tasteful vlogs I have ever watched. Well done, and thanks for this video. Hiroshima is definitely somewhere I'd like to visit and learn from.
Very interesting video Jason, this Japan series has been excellent and has given me some great information as I wish to visit Japan at some stage. Peace ✌️
😅Thanks Jason what a great seried ov coverages in Japan you always create and produce the Best and are the most professional. Can hardly wait for the next location Peace and cheers
I live near Hiroshima and you are 100% correct about the city's feeling. I love visiting there and, having talked to a couple people who were in the area during the time of the bombing, the resistance demonstrated her is amazing. It is such a fun and lively place that you almost forget some of the awful things the people there went through just a few decades ago. Great video!
thank you for visiting and sharing with us. it feels like an obligation to see firsthand some of the places were the worlds worst man-made tragedies have happened. it effects one very differently to see and feel these places for themselves. hopefully, we come away having a bigger respect and desire for peace not war.
Thank you for this video. This has reminded me to always seek peace and love when dealing with conflict. Hiroshima should remind all of you the atrocities man can inflict on one another when we forget how to understand and forgive one another for our grievances. Love is always the answer.
💓💖thank you. I live in Oświecim which is called Auschwitz in German and it is always tricky to film in those kinds of places...Also, people are suprised at the fact that is a vibrant, lively town now....I love your type of vlogs and they are always so calming. (edit-you actually mention my town in the video:) )
The first time I went to Hiroshima was in the 70's. My mom would not let me see the pictures in the museum since I was too young and she felt it would be too upsetting. My grandmother was a WWII nurse that treated those affected in Hiroshima - they lived an hour away by train. It is heartbreaking and simply devastating that so many civililans were killed and affected for generations.
Excellant video ,, and praise to you for mentioning the film not showing any suffering You done a very good job with this video Loved it And thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🏴🏴
I really like this video. You show an interesting perspective on visiting Hiroshima, and I am glad people who stay there feel a positive vibe from people who live there. I am not prepared to watch the movie, I think, even though he didn't know the creation could be used to make really bad; I just learned that I don't want nuclear sources even to produce energy. The men are not prepared and will not deal with accidents or incidents.
Jason, thank you for this video, especially since Hiroshima is not on our itinerary…My wife and I will take a Japan tour 2024, June 21-July 6…. Tokyo, Hakone/ Fugi, Kanazawa, Kyoto … no Osaka or Hiroshima…
I didn't particularly enjoy Hiroshima on my Japan tour in April. From my experience, the place was littered with rude American tourists and felt completely different to the rest of Japan. When getting off the Shinkansen it was immediately apparent that the respectful nature of Japan had been slightly relaxed - people no longer walking in order, people standing on the wrong side of the elevators etc etc. It is a must-do once, but I am not sure I'll return.
A nice way to end the series, Jason. You're right of course, playing video imagery of Hiroshima would have been crass, and some might take it the wrong way. Are you in Borneo/Kalimantan?
Hiroshima.........yes today...it feels very much like any Japanese city......Aug, 6, 1945 is really one of the biggest human tragedies ever.........but LIFE MUST GO ON.......
@@JasonBillamTravel Wow, I'm impressed too because you replied my comment! Jason, you're an exceptional! The way you make your videos which I like the most. I'm a big fan of you since you visited my country, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Take love ❤
I hope the same kind of care, sensitivity and sympathy can be shown to millions of innocent people who had suffered at the hands of Japanese aggression throughout Asia Pacific, some of whom are still suffering today! What happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a direct result of their own doing, a lesson that should be learned by all.
Well,mass murder of innocent civilians, women and children is unaccaptable and is a war crime, committed by whoever whenever whereever and for whatever reason. I don't think it's contructive to respond to Hiroshima the way you just did, even if you're speaking up for other innocent people - "an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind", remember?
Let’s not forget my countrymen who were killed in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This got the USA into the Second World War. The Japanese were not innocent.
@@joerogers540 You guys have missed my point. Guess what, like many people, I also have had relatives dying an unjustly premature death (in wars or otherwise), and we all want to see those responsible punished for it. What I'm saying is that seeing OTHER INNOCENT CIVILIANS murdered on the other side won't make things right and will never ever make me feel any better! If YOU get any satisfaction out of THIS, do you really think you have the moral higher ground?You can't be serious!
No, it's not. The i is barely pronounced at all. Jason pronounces it correctly, the same way the automated message pronounces it when you arrive at Hiroshima station.
I will tell you who dropped the bomb that day: My cousin, Capt. William Sterling Parsons, the weaponeer on the Enola Gay. He fused the bomb in flight, selected the target and gave the order to drop the bomb. He was selected by Gen. Groves to be in charge of the mission. The bomb was dropped because Japan refused to surrender. The next recourse would have been a mainland invasion, which was estimated to result in up to a million American casualties (and probably millions of Japanese civilian casualties, civilians who were already starving because the military would not surrender). Would you rather that Americans had suffered such a horrendous loss at the hands of the aggressors who murdered thousands of Americans at Pearl Harbor? An aggressor who routinely beheaded American, British, Australian, and Filipino soldiers throughout the war? Now, as for repenting, what of the many hundreds of thousands who were savagely tortured and killed by the Japanese in China, the Philippines, and other parts of Asia? Far more people were murdered by the Japanese (who started the war, btw) than by the U.S. Not to mention what the Japanese did to women and even little girls in China and the Philippines. The only nation that needed to repent was Japan.
I@@texanfournow I know so many good Americans. Each of them individually is a very nice person. But when Americans get together, they turn into an aggressive herd of stupid sheep called the USA. They always justify the war crimes of their country. They believe that it was neccesary to kill hundreds of thousands civilians in Hiroshima. They believe that North Korea and Iran are a threat to them. But the biggest threat to the world is the US. Where the United States, there are wars and complete chaos.
Thank you, texanfournow, I could not have stated it better myself. My aunt went to high school in Columbus, Georgia with Lucy Tibbets, wife of Col. Paul Tibbets who piloted the Enola Gay.
I'm originally from Japan and live in the US permanently. I appreciate your deep understanding and respect for not just Hiroshima but any places you visit and show us. Your channel is the best travel vlog I've seen so far. Please take care and keep up with your great job!
Beautifully presented with understanding and emotion. Thank you.
Thank you for coming to Hiroshima and introducing me.😊
The mistake of war must not be made twice. I pray for world peace.🙏
Thank you for visiting Hiroshima. Father of my mother was dead at Hiroshima on that day. Mother was also exposed and fortunately she could keeping life and married after WW2. But she never told family about her experience because it must be too terible scene to hate to remember.
良い動画作ってくれてありがとう！感謝です。
Videos like this show why you are the best travel blogger out there. This video is truly poignant and touching. Thanks for bringing this to the wider world and making us realize why travel makes us better citizens of the world.
We went to Hiroshima a few years ago and despite not being as lucky as you were with the weather, we found it a very pleasant city. Visiting the Peace Museum and its surroundings was definitely somber, but serene at the same time, in a way that only Japan can be. We have a lot of nice memories of our stay, and of the amazing okonomiyakis we had at almost every meal - so totally agree, it should be included in every Japan itinerary, especially on a first visit.
Thanks Jason. This was emotional. Good luck to you.
I totally agree with you. Being born as a human being, Hiroshima is a place that must be visited at least once. The dropping of the atomic bomb by the United States is clearly a serious war crime, but there is no resentment against the United States here. There is a U.S. military base in Iwakuni, not far from Hiroshima, and I often hear American military personnel visit the city and drink with the locals in a friendly manner. On Friendship Day, held once a year at the base, many Hiroshima citizens visit and enjoy various events. In this way, instead of being gripped by the abominable tragedies of the past and holding onto grudges forever, their national character, which immediately pushes brightly toward the future, must have realized the incredible reconstruction of Hiroshima today. I felt somber before visiting here, but I was actually surprised by the bright, cheerful and peaceful atmosphere of the city. And most of all, it was a beautiful city.
Jason, I’ve watched all your videos and I am a fan of yours! I especially appreciated the respectful nature of this one. As an older American, I remember my parents references to the dropping of the bomb with great sadness. It happened just 4 years before I was born. I pray that it never happens again.
American people did their best at stalling the war do not reproach anything to your country
This is by far one of the most tasteful vlogs I have ever watched. Well done, and thanks for this video. Hiroshima is definitely somewhere I'd like to visit and learn from.
Always informative and uplifting journey videos, Jason :)
Hi Rob, long time no see, I noticed your comment 😊, are you still running that Socialist group?
I stayed there for four nights in November 2018. I loved the city.
Very interesting video Jason, this Japan series has been excellent and has given me some great information as I wish to visit Japan at some stage. Peace ✌️
😅Thanks Jason what a great seried ov coverages in Japan you always create and produce the Best and are the most professional.
Can hardly wait for the next location
Peace and cheers
I live near Hiroshima and you are 100% correct about the city's feeling. I love visiting there and, having talked to a couple people who were in the area during the time of the bombing, the resistance demonstrated her is amazing. It is such a fun and lively place that you almost forget some of the awful things the people there went through just a few decades ago. Great video!
Thoughful video that reminded me of my own trip. I agree with your view of the film. Great series.
Lovely narration, Jason. Very thought provoking.
Are you going to Central Asia next if remote?
thank you for visiting and sharing with us. it feels like an obligation to see firsthand some of the places were the worlds worst man-made tragedies have happened. it effects one very differently to see and feel these places for themselves. hopefully, we come away having a bigger respect and desire for peace not war.
Thank you for a lovely, thoughtful film.
we always welcome you to visit back. take care for your next journy
Thank you for this video. This has reminded me to always seek peace and love when dealing with conflict. Hiroshima should remind all of you the atrocities man can inflict on one another when we forget how to understand and forgive one another for our grievances. Love is always the answer.
Another excellent series.
again great banner, love it :-)
💓💖thank you. I live in Oświecim which is called Auschwitz in German and it is always tricky to film in those kinds of places...Also, people are suprised at the fact that is a vibrant, lively town now....I love your type of vlogs and they are always so calming. (edit-you actually mention my town in the video:) )
The first time I went to Hiroshima was in the 70's. My mom would not let me see the pictures in the museum since I was too young and she felt it would be too upsetting. My grandmother was a WWII nurse that treated those affected in Hiroshima - they lived an hour away by train. It is heartbreaking and simply devastating that so many civililans were killed and affected for generations.
Excellant video ,, and praise to you for mentioning the film not showing any suffering
You done a very good job with this video
Loved it
And thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🏴🏴
Have been there a number of times and the peace museum there there are things that stuck with me and it is now over 30 years since I visited it
私の住む町に来てくれてありがとう！
Jason, it is obvious that you were deeply impressed by Hiroshima and it's history.
I really like this video. You show an interesting perspective on visiting Hiroshima, and I am glad people who stay there feel a positive vibe from people who live there. I am not prepared to watch the movie, I think, even though he didn't know the creation could be used to make really bad; I just learned that I don't want nuclear sources even to produce energy. The men are not prepared and will not deal with accidents or incidents.
Nice sharing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jason, thank you for this video, especially since Hiroshima is not on our itinerary…My wife and I will take a Japan tour 2024, June 21-July 6…. Tokyo, Hakone/ Fugi, Kanazawa, Kyoto … no Osaka or Hiroshima…
Nice video
This video is very interesting. I just watched Oppenheimer really sad part of History.
I didn't particularly enjoy Hiroshima on my Japan tour in April. From my experience, the place was littered with rude American tourists and felt completely different to the rest of Japan. When getting off the Shinkansen it was immediately apparent that the respectful nature of Japan had been slightly relaxed - people no longer walking in order, people standing on the wrong side of the elevators etc etc. It is a must-do once, but I am not sure I'll return.
There really isn’t a right way to stand in a elevator
Very interesting Jason, absolutely amazing footage and respectful professional commentary well done.
A nice way to end the series, Jason. You're right of course, playing video imagery of Hiroshima would have been crass, and some might take it the wrong way. Are you in Borneo/Kalimantan?
Nice video which camera do use?
Canon M50
Bravo 👏👏👏Bravo 👏👏👏Bravo👏👏👏
Hiroshima.........yes today...it feels very much like any Japanese city......Aug, 6, 1945 is really one of the biggest human tragedies ever.........but LIFE MUST GO ON.......
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Hi I hope you’re ok I suggest to go back to Algeria volume 2 it will wake your channel up a bit
I wanna go to Sakura 😁
Nice video ❤❤❤
Nice!
Thank you for sharing this poignant message. The A-bomb use in Japan is a shockingly tragic and shameful act of violence against civilians.
He is slowly speaking. I can understand English. Thank you.
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I just finished your all the country vlogs you've visited, since China to Japan. Now I want you to visit Russia and Germany.
Wow, I’m impressed. I’ve been to Germany a couple of times but never to vlog! I’m sure that day will come.
@@JasonBillamTravel Wow, I'm impressed too because you replied my comment! Jason, you're an exceptional! The way you make your videos which I like the most. I'm a big fan of you since you visited my country, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Take love ❤
I appreciate Japan remains peaceful country inspite of this attack
Jason i hope you took videos and visit iraq and new zealand
bro.comeback to explore indonesia
Thank you for mentioning Atomic Bomb as a Japanese. And also mentioning Korean victims by the bomb because only few Japanese people mention it.
I hope the same kind of care, sensitivity and sympathy can be shown to millions of innocent people who had suffered at the hands of Japanese aggression throughout Asia Pacific, some of whom are still suffering today! What happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a direct result of their own doing, a lesson that should be learned by all.
Well,mass murder of innocent civilians, women and children is unaccaptable and is a war crime, committed by whoever whenever whereever and for whatever reason. I don't think it's contructive to respond to Hiroshima the way you just did, even if you're speaking up for other innocent people - "an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind", remember?
@@Darkobugs Tell that to my dead family members who were killed by the invading Japanese army in China! Which loved ones did you lose to them?
I can not agree more！
Let’s not forget my countrymen who were killed in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This got the USA into the Second World War. The Japanese were not innocent.
@@joerogers540 You guys have missed my point. Guess what, like many people, I also have had relatives dying an unjustly premature death (in wars or otherwise), and we all want to see those responsible punished for it. What I'm saying is that seeing OTHER INNOCENT CIVILIANS murdered on the other side won't make things right and will never ever make me feel any better! If YOU get any satisfaction out of THIS, do you really think you have the moral higher ground?You can't be serious!
visit China and cover it comprehensively pls
I think you are now in Mongolia.
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Hiroshima is home to the 1945 bomb explosion 💣💥
Just as a note it's pronounced Hero-sheema 😉
No, it's not. The i is barely pronounced at all. Jason pronounces it correctly, the same way the automated message pronounces it when you arrive at Hiroshima station.
North Korea?
Why can’t Brits pronounce sixth lol
More people would have died if they hadn’t dropped the bomb
You forgot to say who dropped those bombs. Do you think the world will make americans repent one day?
Do you think the world will make Japan repent for all the Americans they killed when they viciously attacked Pearl Harbor?
I will tell you who dropped the bomb that day: My cousin, Capt. William Sterling Parsons, the weaponeer on the Enola Gay. He fused the bomb in flight, selected the target and gave the order to drop the bomb. He was selected by Gen. Groves to be in charge of the mission.
The bomb was dropped because Japan refused to surrender. The next recourse would have been a mainland invasion, which was estimated to result in up to a million American casualties (and probably millions of Japanese civilian casualties, civilians who were already starving because the military would not surrender).
Would you rather that Americans had suffered such a horrendous loss at the hands of the aggressors who murdered thousands of Americans at Pearl Harbor? An aggressor who routinely beheaded American, British, Australian, and Filipino soldiers throughout the war?
Now, as for repenting, what of the many hundreds of thousands who were savagely tortured and killed by the Japanese in China, the Philippines, and other parts of Asia? Far more people were murdered by the Japanese (who started the war, btw) than by the U.S. Not to mention what the Japanese did to women and even little girls in China and the Philippines.
The only nation that needed to repent was Japan.
I@@texanfournow I know so many good Americans. Each of them individually is a very nice person. But when Americans get together, they turn into an aggressive herd of stupid sheep called the USA. They always justify the war crimes of their country. They believe that it was neccesary to kill hundreds of thousands civilians in Hiroshima. They believe that North Korea and Iran are a threat to them. But the biggest threat to the world is the US. Where the United States, there are wars and complete chaos.
Thank you, texanfournow, I could not have stated it better myself. My aunt went to high school in Columbus, Georgia with Lucy Tibbets, wife of Col. Paul Tibbets who piloted the Enola Gay.
@@lesto59 You are so proud of being familiar with a person who killed so many civilians. The level of brainwash in the US is incredible.
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