10000km Overland in Japan (Ep149)

Working on the Defender, epic beach camp spots and a random encounter with a very special man who opened our eyes to a serious issue facing Japan.
We return to our old mates Asahi Motors for a scheduled service and of course a few other Defender jobs...
Whilst waiting on parts we visit a beautiful beachside camping area popular with local surfers and fisherman.
A mountain road takes us to a campsite deep in the mountains where we meet a young gentleman who is devoting his life to a very special project.
Enticing the next generation to return to the rural areas with declining populations and make their homes in the country rather than big cities.
A daunting task and one we have the upmost respect that Toku is undertaking.
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In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.

[@daddodd]

MERRY CHRISTMAS GrizzlyNBear!! Many young Japanese people do not realize how FANTASTIC the countryside is. The air is clean, at night it is quiet and peaceful. The people know and care about each other. My wife and I purchased our home in Wakayama and were welcomed with open arms. I often take my dog for our daily walks and come back with a bag full of vegetables given to me by a neighbour. I do the same for my neighbours. In the countryside, we live life at a natural pace. You two do a fantastic job of showing my Japan, the one I live in and the one more young people will hopefully gain an appreciation for on day.

[@jacqueslanoie3103]

Ça promet pour la semaine prochaine. Belle vidéo, et je profite de l'occasion pour vous souhaiterJoyeux Noël !

[@stevestott3652]

Wow another interesting video of Japan and it’s people . Your time in Japan sure has made me ( and probably others to think more about traveling there ) . Great people and places what a fun adventure Japan has be come . Thanks for sharing your awesome videos with us all your over landing friends . From Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. ......P. S. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you both . And also Thanks for all the great places you have taken us to over the last year . Cheers 🥂.

[@pierrem6166]

Un grand merci Stephie pour les commentaires en français .C'est ce qui me manque dans vos superbes vidéos que je suis toujours . Pleins de bonnes choses à vous deux .

[@pierrem6166]

@SAKAREVE LOULOU moi aussi je les adore , surtout Stephie Ha Ha ( lol )

[@sandaruwanjayalath8065]

I missed Stephie cooking and you guys watching whatever that spectacular view from that cabin window.

[@regisgrosshans2679]

This mix English Français is very agréable ! Good idée !

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Just for something different. Merci.

[@hordur2012]

I really enjoyed this video and looking forward to the next one ;-)

[@johndorrer3894]

Awesome, Happy Holidays

[@holgermuller2987]

Ha... running on the beach and getting blisters... was thinking could only happen to me.. cheers and merry x mas

[@KeerTravel]

Great video! Thanks!

[@hardstyledisco]

Good to see the mullet back Leigh! What a fun video, great upbeat vibe perfect for a Friday night to end the work year. That campsite looks incredible, and Taku seems like a great bloke too. Thank you for sharing his story with us

[@espenbenneche7097]

Great video !! Best regards from me and my Defender in norway😊One Life Live It !

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you and stay warm.

[@83rama1]

Great video well done be safe and Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Mick Walsh and family from Limerick Ireland

[@badgerpa9]

Another interesting video, the view was spectacular. The remote controls often do work well but keep it dry if it has an opening on the relay pack. Hope you continue to have a great time there and stay safe and healthy.

[@keithkokensparger3099]

I enjoy your videos immensely! I never know what to expect. Very informative. Thank you for this!

[@badgerpa9]

I like the way Steph adds Steph in French in the video, maybe I am the only one but to hear the translation is pretty interesting and Steph is French. I have a daughter that has had French classes and always good to try and learn. You are learning more Japanese also it seems.

[@ameerullmulkafghan2211]

Best videos

[@Simon78]

Jimny! I’m so jealous of your time in Japan and loving your journey!

[@ROUTES_SAUVAGES]

Je vous souhaite une merveilleuse année 2021 🤙🏼 merci pour le vidéo!! Le Japon semble vraiment un pays incroyable! Cheers de Québec, Canada!

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good one, stay safe you two, and enjoy...

[@yunusabdurrahman7880]

your trip in Japan was very enjoyable, Japanese culture and food, and the scenery was very pleasant. may your journey always be in the protection of God

[@PaulBerger]

Toujours de belles rencontres; nous nous réjouissons de la suite. Joyeux Noël nippon.

[@plll1188]

Merry Christmas. Like more content of their cultures, reality(how they try to revive the old town). Very interesting

[@gman8606]

Great video it surely was about time it got an overhaul-

[@BGreat2]

Thank you.

[@yorkchris10]

On regarde les nouvelles parfois comme ça au Canada (pas Québec).

[@thierrybayle4338]

a oui très intéressé, vivement la seazmine prochaine. Rien de meilleure que de ce perdre sortire des chemins balisés pour rencontré des gens avec forcement d'autre histoire, passionnant. merci bientôt, Mata chikaiuchini o ai shimashou

[@michaeljones5807]

I noticed those shot bushes on the other video too. Didn't mention it as I was sure you had seen it 😎👍

[@leighdearle5965]

I'd actually already found it on an inspection prior to the Gopro footage. The video confirmed it 😉

[@michaeljones5807]

@@leighdearle5965 I miss my fun times laying under my disco every weekend!

[@imranahmad5036]

nice video guys. lov u ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@cdtzabcan]

Spectacular! ;)

[@laurentcaraland1404]

hello, encore au garage ! :) :)

[@Defender110SLO]

Top wish you pleasent stay in Osaka.

[@calitaco]

I've actually saw a documentary not too long ago on why the Japanese younger generation is moving away from the country to the bigger cities in search of better jobs and social experiences. We should know, we were young once. I think I know what the next video will be about so I won't spoil it :)

[@masseyfergusonS]

👍👏🙋‍♂️🎄

[@Onward4x4]

Being fluent in both French and Francais, it is awesome to hear the video in both language. Be safe. (BTW: the mask goes over the nose :P )

[@leighdearle5965]

Masks are not mandatory in Japan and we don't wear them unless in supermarkets or crowded areas. If the mask slips down over the nose I'm not concerned 😉

[@Onward4x4]

@@leighdearle5965 Aha...it must be nice to be where the concerns are little...here in the US we are totally screwed at the moment... All the best.

[@leighdearle5965]

@@Onward4x4 the Japanese have always had a social distancing culture and we've heard that's possibly part of the reason why the situation has been handled so well here.

[@buffalo4127]

You guys need to write and publish a travel guide! Question: have you discovered the perfect travel toilet?

[@leighdearle5965]

We don't travel with a toilet and have never felt the need for one. Actually I'm going to make a video all about that very soon 😉

[@spikedominikovichspikearoo1900]

Really great vid it must be so hard sometimes living in a small space do you find you need time out from each other to charge the batteries ,your japaneses is coming along great, Thanks Stef for all the hard work putting up these lovely videos, The mullet coming along leigh cheers Spike

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks mate. Absolutely we do feel a bit crowded every now and then. With my previous job working month on month off Stephy only had to put up with me 24/7 for 6 months a year. Now it's 24/7 all year 😜 My mother often says she feels sorry for Steph 🤣 We're lucky we have the camper and we have our own space in that camper albeit very small. We take time apart in small doses and it works well. I'll take off early in the morning for a few hours of exercise and this gives Stephy a break. It can be tough and we do often receive messages from people asking this question. Maybe I'll make a little video about this topic I think 😉

[@PabloP169]

I just noted the severe snow storms in Japan. Have these impacted you?

[@leighdearle5965]

We're south of the snow 😉

[@fredbossenmeyer4123]

hi leigh and Steph, Thanks for your video and your journey. i was wondering if you could explain how you decide to go with four wheel camper grizzly? merry christmas and happy new year

[@bayls8422]

Apologies I’ve been a bit slack in keeping up with your videos. Too much work on atm. How could you live without a horn? It’s my favourite and most used accessory on the Landcruiser 😂! Here in Queensland I love to give a New South Wales number plates vehicle an absolute ear full of my horn (very infrequently I should add).....it’s not that they’ve done anything wrong, but it’s hilarious to see the confusion on there faces. Like most Aussie blokes I’m kid trapped in an adults body....55 going on 12...

[@Aziz_Cinematographer]

First comment. Great people 🤗

[@maqboolrazzaq2522]

👍

[@jk-md2dc]

Love you

[@Fe_lix]

You should publish a travel guide of the garages in Japan xD

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha but we've only been to one garage... 4 times 😜

[@PabloP169]

Do you think that you will get to climb Fuji0san while there? It isn't your style of climbing more hard slog due to the scoria, in 2 steps forward you slip 1 step back, or worse, but interesting and a good view if the weather is good.

[@leighdearle5965]

We don't think so... We were in Hokkaido when it was the good time to hike it. Maybe next time 😉

[@antman29able]

Hello to both of you. Leigh How much is the hourly rate for a mechanic at the workshop there?

[@aziazeeb6883]

what is going to be you guys next country?

[@leighdearle5965]

We're not sure yet but it's happening very soon... 😉

[@ameerullmulkafghan2211]

I am live for Afghanistan

[@tonydownunder5703]

Hey guys !! I know a lot of time behind the scenes go's into making these videos. But just wandering how many hours a on average does go's into making these videos ???

[@leighdearle5965]

We will spend at least 30-40 hours a week on the videos. Filming, organising, planning, uploading and editing.

[@jornpetersen3253]

7:43 What a beautiful Jimny °_° you don´t happen to have any details on that build, do you?

[@leighdearle5965]

instagram.com/kotetu3298?igshid=1p2c2v1ezvih7

[@leighdearle5965]

Sorry I don't know anything about it. Very beautiful Jimny though 😊 This is the guys Instagram.

[@jornpetersen3253]

@@leighdearle5965 Thank you heaps :)

[@rcsuch4607]

Ahoj............ tu verras, un treuil radio commandé . tu ne pourras plus t'en passer .............

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Encore faut il utiliser le treuil. 😆😆😆 Le Japon n est pas propice à la piste. Espérons par la suite.

[@rcsuch4607]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland C'est vrai que l'on n'utilise pas un treuil souvent.................. mais .............................. 3 fois cette semaine . hi! hi! hi!

[@davidwoods80]

Are you buried in snow yet?

[@leighdearle5965]

Not where we are 😉

[@jatiphil5278]

Alors merci aux autres mais nous rien ?....pfff....bonne semaine...

[@overlandsally]

Please keep it all english. You do very videos. Thanks for sharing

[@donewhiskey]

The mask goes over the nose, or why bother?

[@leighdearle5965]

We don't bother most of the time and only wear them usually in supermarkets or extremely crowded areas. Masks are not mandatory in Japan as you can see at the garage not many people are wearing them.