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@chaimdurst563 2 күн бұрын
Great work! You have such a positive yet calm demeanor.
@linuxman7777 2 күн бұрын
7-11 sucks in the US. most regions of the US have a preferred regional conveinence store over 7-11. Here in Pennsylvania we have Sheetz and Wawa as the major chains. In Texas they have Buckees and I am sure other regions have their preffered Conbini. As for Lawson, my Father remembers when they existed here in PA. Now they are big in Japan.
@fartherout 2 күн бұрын
I can’t believe I didn’t research Lawson. I didn’t know that was also founded in the US
@MrKeyframes 3 күн бұрын
Why do you think it's better? Take a WILD guess as to why it's just better in Asia. Anyone notice a pattern?
@Hathathorne 3 күн бұрын
meticulous management and extreme hygiene
@esdras_xavier 3 күн бұрын
I’ve been visiting Japan for a week, and I can confirm that I love the convenience stores here, they are cheap, and the food is good, and as you said, you find one at every corner you look at, it’s just perfect
@Jomoko89 3 күн бұрын
The new strategy might work in densely populated cities where people tend to walk or cycle, but outside of those places I don't see how they are going to be successful. Most likely outside of cities, it will be the same as it ever was. They might have success outside the cites if the stores are closer to residential areas perhaps. The biggest hurdle is how car dependent the U.S is, as -well as how little walking space there is outside, couple that with how unsafe people feel walking to the location where shady people often loiter and you're gonna have a tough time selling the convenience.
@Its_Me0000 6 күн бұрын
I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks Jason. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
@fartherout 5 күн бұрын
Thanks and happy thanksgiving to you too. Hopefully I have a more interesting topic next time. Let me know if you ever have any ideas
@Its_Me0000 6 күн бұрын
I wonder how many American 7-11 have gasoline and how many do not.
@fartherout 5 күн бұрын
A good thought. I’d imagine metropolitan places have far more without gas whereas rural places are at gas stations
@Its_Me0000 6 күн бұрын
Hi Jason, Great to see you again.
@TimMiller-n7k 6 күн бұрын
No brack peeper
@ebmett 11 күн бұрын
Great video! What time in the year did you go? :)
@fartherout 11 күн бұрын
Thanks! I started in august :)
@ebmett 10 күн бұрын
@@fartherout Thank you for your reply! I’m also planning to start in august when I go next year! :)
@fartherout 10 күн бұрын
Good luck to you :)
@IdahoFatTireBikeFun Ай бұрын
Good morning from Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA! Any advice about the 1000 kilometer round-trip Shikoku Circuit bike ride?
@fartherout Ай бұрын
Hello there! The only segment I biked in Shikoku was along the northern coast towards the Shininami Kaido. My only input would be that the Shikoku Circuit appears to be hilly all the way through on a main road , but drivers usually give ample space. It’s also a bit remote considering Shikoku isn’t super populated but that shouldn’t be a problem. I’d recommend planning out where you’ll stay/sleep/camp though considering how hilly it is since it’ll be tough to find a place to camp. Have fun!
@IdahoFatTireBikeFun Ай бұрын
@@fartherout THANKS! My wife and I are planning on pedaling the Shikoku Circuit ride in November 2028, and we are slowly, painfully learning to read, write, and speak Japanese. We have a two person sleeping bag and tarp tent but plan on staying at hotels, reokans, and other places. The sleeping bag and tarp tent are for the routine emergencies Japan seems to have (earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, volcanic eruption, etc). When we were looking at the basic emergency preparation stuff suggested by the Japanese government, it was basically helmets, crank emergency radio 📻, food, water, medical kit, and a sleeping bag. Our bike packing had everything but a sleeping bag so we added a compact double person sleeping bag and I already had a tarp tent from bike packing in the Arco Desert a lot. Thanks for your help!
@fartherout Ай бұрын
Wow you two are very thorough and plan in advance. 2028!!! I hope the language learning is going smoothly. That would really be amazing if you can connect with locals. I wish you the best and it’s going to be worth it!
@IdahoFatTireBikeFun Ай бұрын
@@fartherout the Shikoku Circuit ride is our reward for frugality and paying off our home to become debt free. We needed a target to aim for and the Shikoku Circuit ride is our target so we become debt free.
@fartherout Ай бұрын
I see well best of luck and persevere!
@anchinchan4676 Ай бұрын
I just got back from Hokkaido after riding around on a Brompton folding bike. One thing I would mention is how safe it is. Cars really give you a ton of space when passing and we left our bikes outside the front of the hotel at night without a lock but it was never stolen. It always blew my mind when I saw it still there in the morning 😂
@fartherout Ай бұрын
The cycling in Hokkaido definitely felt more common and natural than the rest of Japan
@logangreen3616 2 ай бұрын
I could watch this video time after time, very informative
@botato1414 2 ай бұрын
Your voice sounds like baymax
@sar2908 2 ай бұрын
Did you buy, rent or take your own bike? Do you think it would be easy to buy a second hand bike when in Japan? (only English speaking)
@fartherout 2 ай бұрын
I bought a bike in the Netherlands and flew it over with me. I had a hard time with the second hand bike market and speaking English only made it even harder without having the ability to google things in Japanese there. Is it possible? Yes, But it’s gonna take some time to find the right bike in the right size especially if you’re tall. I’d recommend making a Japanese friend and having them search for you before you get there. Otherwise, bring one from home by disassembling and putting in a bike box. Remember that you bike must be in a rinko bag if you want to take it on a train, so something to consider if you fly into an airport not close to downtown
@sar2908 2 ай бұрын
@@fartherout Hey thanks for the info. Pretty much as I thought, it would be difficult buying a bike second hand, especially with only speaking English. I don’t have any friends over there to help either. I could take my trusty old steed with me, but I’m planning on spending only about a third of my trip on the bike. So I’ll probably end up renting a bike when I need to. I’ll take my own helmet, spd pedals and shoes though. The plan so far is 6 weeks from the start of Feb 25. Not sure if this will be the best time of year to go cycling though?
@sar2908 2 ай бұрын
@@fartherout Thanks for the heads up on the Rinko Bag, as I wasn’t fully aware of the need. You have save me from getting into an embarrassing situation. I am sure there will be lot’s of other embarrassing situations to come, but I will just have to deal with them as they arrive. Now, I just need to learn to speak Japanese, or find myself a Japanese speaking friend before February!
@fartherout 2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! I’m sure you’ll get through everything. All part of the adventure!
@twowheelsintokyo7039 3 ай бұрын
Cycling in Japan is great, and few places are better for cycling than Hokkaido in the summer time. For those looking to do something similar, you might find it easier to find a hotel each night. These can be found for cheap if you take the time to research before your ride, and having a place to stay each night means you don't have to pack and carry nearly as much. Since I live in Japan, it's where I always ride, but I'm looking forward to some riding in North America next year.
@BenKa21 4 ай бұрын
just discovered your awesome vid dude. For me it goes to JP in 2 weeks for whole 2 months and you inspired me a lot
@fartherout 4 ай бұрын
I’m happy to hear that :) I hope you enjoy your trip and make some great memories.
@BenKa21 4 ай бұрын
Much love! @@fartherout
@redliv 4 ай бұрын
Wonderful video, I probably won’t survive in a hot humid place, I love cold icy weather
@fartherout 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was not easy. I got used to it for the most part, but some days it was especially bad. Ah cold weather can be nice, but icy might be too much for me 🥶
@logangreen3616 4 ай бұрын
Only thing that puts me off about living there is what if you have a dental emergency? Other than that I would live there.
@suexianhor4947 4 ай бұрын
Really informative! Can I also ask what camera you used?
@fartherout 4 ай бұрын
Happy you got some info out of it. Sure! I used the GoPro Hero10 Black. I recorded in 2k and personalized the settings
@justrk3980 5 ай бұрын
This is beautiful
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
It really was!
@Cortichee 5 ай бұрын
So nice video that remember me a lot of wonderful memories! Thanks for that and see youuu soon Coco
@RubenKemp 5 ай бұрын
How do you reflect on the fact that you have a place to go back to, whereas the people you volunteered at are 'stuck'? Maybe not so much the case in Scotland, but living with others so closely must have made you wonder what it would be like to permanently live there. Where do you see yourself living in 10-20 years?
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
Interesting question and it’s absolutely a thought that crossed my mind while there. Although it may not be the way I want to live my life, my hosts are perfectly content. At times I feel lucky with my circumstances when I volunteer, but I’m sure if the roles were swapped, my hosts would also feel lucky at times with theirs. What we value across cultures is different. Now of course everyone desires to have a bit more wealth and comfort-that much is undeniable. But everyone means everyone, including me and everyone in the society I was raised in. It’s never enough. I think it all boils down to a matter of perspective and choosing to be happy. What are your thoughts? I have no idea where I’ll be, but I know that I’ll be living in the western world. That’s a tough question at this point in my life.
@Its_Me0000 5 ай бұрын
When you left for a couple of weeks, where did you go? What is your next video about and where are you traveling to next?
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
I went and checked out Kuala Lumpur and Penang for a bit to catch up with a friend! Well I have some ideas. One about palm oil and another about some history. For now I’ll have to figure it out
@Its_Me0000 5 ай бұрын
How did you find the connect with the volunteer group? I work with several Muslims and Ramadan is a challenge for a couple of them BUT I cannot imagine doing so with no air conditioning.
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
I used the website called workaway. There’s another called world packers but I like workaway a bit more. And yes it was so tough!
@Its_Me0000 5 ай бұрын
I've heard some of the bugs are big enough to carry you away...
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
Had a friend walk through a spider web and a spider the size of my hand was crawling on her back. I would have screamed
@Its_Me0000 5 ай бұрын
Outstanding video. Thank you!!
@fartherout 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@VeritySnatch 5 ай бұрын
Foula is much more remote
@timothyshepodd7826 6 ай бұрын
Livin’ life! Blessings.
@b3nadry1 6 ай бұрын
you look too soft
@davecooper3238 7 ай бұрын
The good lady & I made a very brief visit in June 2016. So been there but absolutely no chance of a T shirt.
@fartherout 7 ай бұрын
Ah! Hope you enjoyed. Indeed the only chance of a shirt would be shearing and knitting one yourself
@dylanodonnell-middleton1788 7 ай бұрын
This was more informative than I was expecting, thank you! Did you really have no issues camping in the parks? That's good to know
@fartherout 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Yep! No issues. I did try to camp in less intrusive spots of course, and left early in the mornings.
@TONYCGG 7 ай бұрын
I am goin to visit Hokkaido next month for first time and ,yup, I have to rent a bicycle to go around. It could be a short cycling day just for visit stables but this video inspired me a lot! Thanks !!
@fartherout 7 ай бұрын
I’m glad it did! I hope you enjoy your trip!
@marcocappelli5124 8 ай бұрын
Biking across Japan is a dream of mine, just the thought of choosing where to go, where to stay. Even the idea of getting lost is somewhat appealing. Amazing video and truly inspiring words!
@fartherout 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and I’m glad you enjoyed:) I agree, part of the fun is not having a full and thorough plan. I hope you can cross it off the bucket list!
@stormrowles 8 ай бұрын
Did you buy and transport your own bike set up to Japan? Or did you rent a whole bike set up to use once you got to Japan?
@fartherout 8 ай бұрын
I brought a bike with me from the Netherlands as i liked the posture on it. As for the gear, I got it all while in Japan
@anonymousanonymous6735 9 ай бұрын
Youre my favorite Wasian.
@zernoofficial 10 ай бұрын
This is so funny, when I was in Imabari every hotel was booked so I had no other option but to stay in a love hotel. It's hilarious that you had the same experience.
@redliv 10 ай бұрын
What a strange rule, I wonder if there’s a story behind it or is it a technical issue?
@fartherout 10 ай бұрын
It certainly wasn’t a technical issue as it had to do with the nature of the love hotel , but I still couldn’t conclude why 🤷♂️
@farsight0381 11 ай бұрын
i just stumbled upon this thinking it was some huge adventure channel youtube recommended me, then I saw how tiny the channel was. Your going to have massive traction, amazing video.
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Those are kind words and I’m glad you liked it!
@Shadowboost 11 ай бұрын
It's called a snakebite puncture. This why i always carry spare tubes, C02, and levers. Cuz walking SUCKS and I've walked 4 miles in road shoes before
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what it was! I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing. Yep definitely an oversight to not bring a spare tube.
@SamMillison 11 ай бұрын
You know when you find a channel that just somehow perfectly fits with all of your interests.... well this is it for me!
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you like it!
@RubenKemp 11 ай бұрын
Hey, I am glad to have discovered this channel. I toured around Scotland (visited the Shetlands, not Papa Stour though) and found it amazing. Japan is definitely a country I consider for a biketouring trip for its different culture and natural beauty, which we don't really have in the Netherlands. How would you say North-Western Europeans compare to Japanese when it comes to being easy to talk to? Scotland quite surprised me in this regard! Or it might just be that you're special because you're on a bike haha. Just as a tip, maybe others have said this before: if you don't have the strap of your helmet pulled tight (but not so tight to suffocate you), it barely does anything for you when you fall or get hit. A rule of thumb for me is to use the index and middle finger and make sure they can still fit between the strap on the chin and your skin.
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for the advice. Cool to see you’ve been those places as well! I guess I’d say the people in Northwestern Europe were more social and approached strangers more often than Japan. That being said people in Japan still struck up conversations here and there and were overwhelmingly friendly. I think part of that can be attributed to culture, and a part attributed to the fact that people in Northwestern Europe commonly are fluent in English, which is not the case in Japan
@timothyshepodd7826 11 ай бұрын
Blessings come in the most unexpected places. Be blessed, be a blessing!
@redliv 11 ай бұрын
Summers in Japan is so humid I’m glad you made through it 👍
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Certainly was humid that first month
@Its_Me0000 11 ай бұрын
Great video Jason. Merry New Year Happy!! Yes, that nice man was a gift. What a blessing. Maybe two patch kits and two spare innertubes... :) Hope you are having a blessed day. When do you head back across the pond?
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Different from the content I’d like to make, which is more educational. I leave in a week!
@Its_Me0000 11 ай бұрын
First
@maeday1221 11 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for this video! My friend and I are WWOOFing here in April, and watching this video answered a lot of my questions and has got me very excited!
@fartherout 11 ай бұрын
How exciting! I hope you enjoy it. I’m sure you will! Don’t get sea sick on the ferry. Tell the hosts (whose names I won’t mention for privacy) I say hello!
@Trollberg60north 11 ай бұрын
Yes, Maiden Stack is an anglified name. It was originally Old Norse "Fru Stack".