I only ate natto with just the mustard and tamari with chopped green onions... no rice or anything else, it's delicious.it's so good for us!

I found your video informative and essential for anyone considering an extended stay in Japan. Having spent five years in Japan (starting my 6th year) married to a Japanese woman for 25 years and a decade of intercontinental flights from the US with my wife and daughter, I have observed firsthand the challenges within the teaching landscape, particularly the entry-level. The teaching English in Japan industry has seen a downward spiral in terms of compensation and job security, making it difficult for newcomers to secure stable and rewarding positions. Your observations about the overinflation of advanced degrees and the race to the bottom in compensation for teaching positions in Japan are unfortunately true for many. While many are enticed by the promise of a master's or doctoral degree, believing it will open doors to better-paying university positions, the reality is often quite different. These qualifications can be overvalued and used primarily to filter applications, trapping many in a cycle of underemployment. The allure of living abroad and the cultural experience can sometimes overshadow the practical realities of career growth and financial stability. Returning to your home country is almost inevitable, and the neglect of networking back home can be a significant hurdle. However, this challenge can be overcome with determination and effort. My experience with the JET Program for three years offered many advantages, sometimes presenting opportunities on a silver platter. Yet, the return home brought a stark reality check, underscoring the importance of strategic career planning and professional networking. It is crucial to maintain professional connections and be prepared for the competitive job market back home.

The only thing you need to watch is that living in a rural in this country could make your world smaller and mind narrower. Graet to have you our 'hood, we might run into each other.

Nothing is above Pabst Blue ribbon.

o more than the dangers in big cities. Most problems come from ignorance and ego.Not knowing what you are getting into and or over believing in your abilities.

always love your videos, this was especially interesting to me cause i also went into a mine for the first time in my life this year.

freedom units 🤨😅

鳥海山の麓(秋田県側)にある獅子ヶ鼻湿原がおすすめです。鳥海マリモという独特の藻が湿原の流れ野中にあります。ものすごい膨大な量の湧水が見れます。ブナの巨木も不思議な感じです。

Humans make mistakes; perhaps the person who rang the bell didn't know the sacred rule of paying respect to shrines in Japan. However, a heartfelt apology from the offender should have been accepted by the local and the issue didn't have resulted that far.

A beautiful area! I paddled it a few years ago but need to get back down there. Aomori has some nice sea caves on the west coast too.

If you ever get up to Aomori prefecture and are interested, I'm an American Canoe Association Coastal Kayaking Instructor. I'd be glad to give you a free course to give you some "Street Creed" in future paddle videos.

ところで、日本語でやれば、KZbin 登録者はもっとずっと増えるかも？旅動画は人気で沢山あるけど、こんなに綺麗な映像はないです。

I think this is just a mess of over tourism, same as Spain. But Japanese case, it’s happening only a small area in Kyoto. It seems the guy has a Japanese wife, so ,,. So probably Japanese need your business success and you tube more than now to bring tourists to the mountains..😊 i say your viewer “come over to Japan!! It’s extremely cheap now!!

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I don't mind the manikins as they help to explain and illustrate how the mines would have been - but I do agree with you that the loud speakers would not be my preference. I think I'd find the mine a bit overwhelming in a sensory way, and the loud speakers would be too much. What an interesting place though, the history of it is fascinating to me and it would be a place I would at least like to attempt to visit. I'm glad you mentioned earthquakes as I was wondering about that and it would have been something that might have discouraged me from visiting the mine. Thanks for showing us all these interesting and off the beaten track places. I always recommend this channel to anyone who wants to get a broader view of what Japan has to offer.

I've tried natto on it's own twice when I was younger and was not a fan. The third time I tried it I liked it more because I added soy sauce and omitted the mustard lol. Now that I know I can add things like egg, nori, and kimchi I can eat it just fine. And the sliminess doesn't bother me since it's just like okra.

It is absolutely criminal how underappreciated northern Japan is. Luckily, I am part of that 2% - thanks for continuing to share your love for the region and highlight all these out-of-the way attractions people may rarely hear about.

I’d love to go there next month, but I will be relying on public transport :(

Do you camp in Japan?

Absolutely fascinating place & really great storytelling as always by you! Loved this video, thank you for sharing ❤️

I like the mannequins because they add nostalgia and changes over the years. The songs would be great to hear. Maybe they should just turn the volume down a bit 🤔. Great video, thank you 😊

Thanks for another great video. It is always very interesting, and i liked the mannequins very much. It shows how the people were working in the mines. So yeah, thanks again.

Oniga-jo, funny (and, of course, stunning) place to be talking about a deep mine, but it works! Thanks Quinlan. The loud-loudspeakers would drive me batty. I think it's a kind of thing common in Japan, though, right?

I swear if I see a bear in person I will shit my pants instantly 😂

Very interesting, though yeah, the mannequins might give me nightmares.

Seems like the mannequins and music are an attempt to do a Disney type experience. Just seems a bit out of place. I'd visit though. Thanks for the heads up.

Love a creepy mannequin . Who doesn’t 😂

Fascinating place and a great video. I found the mannikins helpful to understand how the work was done. The loud speakers seem rather horrid!

I was wondering where the mannequins/animatronics were early in the video. I've been to the Sado Kinzan twice and they have them there too. Oh, and in Aomori the displays in the Seikan Train Ferry Memorial Ship have great dioramas with mannequins. I'm a fan of the displays withe the mannequins. I wouldn't want poor museum volunteers trying to demonstrate those mining & shipping tasks.

The mannequins remind me of that abandoned village I saw on another channel. You don’t expect to see anything out of the ordinary but then you come across the mannequins.

It seems from the video that the Manequins describe how mining was done , so in essence they describe a part of the life of the miners , so I believe they should be there in order to tell their story ( the life of the miner . As far as the sound is concerned , I believe it should be limited to maybe a few old songs since these songs are also a part of the daily life of the Japanese Miners . A Constant flow of sound though would be a distraction , since someone would have to constantly try to understand what the announcement is saying and so forth and that would be tiresome .

I use my own mustard and soy sauce.

I had no idea the Kakekure Christians went that far North! Incredible location

Thanks for showing this beautyful place with a fascinating History.

This video was so interesting! Definitely want to check this out now!

I feel the mannikins add layer of realism to the experience. They allow the visitors to see what it would truly be like to work in the mine over the many centuries.

Agree with your comments re the loudspeaker annoucements/noise. There is a series of mines near me (in the UK) which has guided tours - they leave it silent inside and the atmosphere is amazing (by which I mean, creepy)

As far as the mine being an educational resource I would think the mannequins are necessary to demonstrate the history of the mine. It would be interesting to pan the local rivers and creeks and see if there is any placer gold still there.

This certainly helps to explain the young Yamato state wanting to expand into the rugged north populated by unfriendly locals.

Keep the mannequins, they add to it. 😊

Incredible-- thank you, Quinlan! 13c all year round? Think they'll let me live there? 😅

Really cool! I'm with you on cutting the constant flow of sound from the loudspeakers.

Thank you Quinlan for always making videoes on subjects I would have never thought interesting and somehow make me super interested in it.

Can you imagine being down there with those mannquins when the lights go out? Spooky.

Wow - a really fascinating tour! I think the mannequins are helpful; okay, perhaps a tad creepy - but they do tend to demonstrate well various aspects of the mine’s complex history. Many thanks for sharing this adventure!

The real treasure in that mine was you

Exciting video. Didn't know about such a place :) I think it would be nice if they have part of the trail quiet and without mannequins :D just for comparison :D

Height of mine walking area?