ABANDONED SCARECROW VILLAGE | JAPAN'S STRANGEST GHOST TOWN (Everyone Disappeared)

In the tranquil Iya Valley, you'll come across numerous serene little villages, yet none are quite as peculiar or serene as Nagoro. As you journey through this strange village known as scarecrow village. you'll observe a peculiar phenomenon: the absence of waving from its inhabitants, who remain utterly motionless. The reason behind this unusual sight becomes clear - the figures standing in place are actually scarecrows. More than 200 of these carefully positioned scarecrows adorn the village, each depicting lifelike scenarios. Scarecrows can be seen diligently tending to farms, repairing telephone lines, patiently waiting for the bus, engaging in silent conversations with one another, and the list goes on. The delightful challenge for visitors is to explore the village, endeavoring to spot as many scarecrows as possible, all while avoiding the risk of becoming one themselves.
Ms. Tsukimi Ayano, affectionately known as the 'Scarecrow Mother,' hails from Nagoro village but had relocated elsewhere. Upon returning to her birthplace in 2002, she discovered that the majority of the residents had migrated to urban areas in search of employment, leaving her once vibrant community feeling desolate and empty a ghost town. Everyone disappeared.
Ms. Ayano crafted her initial scarecrow in the likeness of her father, utilizing it to safeguard the fields from pesky crows. She soon noticed that the neighboring villagers would cordially greet the scarecrow, which inspired her to create more. Over time, her efforts resulted in an abundance of scarecrows that now populate the village, each one contributing to its unique ambiance.
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[@SteveRonin]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you guys really enjoyed it! Please do me a favor and share this video! Let me know what you think in the comments below too! Love you guys 🙏🙏❤️ Lets get this video to over 5000 thumbs up and ill go back here at night!

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Is it waldo you guys are looking for😅

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[@annapiotrowicz541]

im from westeren australia and here there a lot to explore and do for fun

[@deusfaust]

If you find it frightening just imagine how the crows must feel!

[@missanella]

Poor crows.. I love them 💗🐦.

[@lunastarr1925]

i love crows....they r soo intelligent and cute...and they r not a jinx at all❤❤❤❤

[@missanella]

@@lunastarr1925 I 💯 agree! They are so lovely and absolutely amazing ❤️🐦🥰 I have a family of 3 crows in my backyard that I feed 💙💗💞

[@kathynguyen6409]

Thank you for sharing your experience exploring Japan. I will be praying for you and the crew for safe travels. 😊

[@SteveRonin]

Thank you so much!

[@heidib9243]

In Australia I grew up knowing him as "Where's Wally". Maybe the USA knows him as Waldo? Great video Steve.

[@lish6026]

New Zealand also votes for where's wally. I bought one of those books like 2 weeks ago for my son 😅

[@rebekahlampre1700]

Yup - Australia says Where's Wally 😊

[@debbieharkins9402]

I loved this vlog so much Steve .You are really killing it with this Japan series i can't wait to see the next one.

[@largent45]

Japan is so beautiful and the culture much different, and more respectful than Americans. I loved the scarecrow village. I heard about it for the first time maybe 10 years ago! I would love to see it for myself one day! Thanks Steve!

[@veromarosa]

Wow super ! Thanks Steve for this video !

[@div0929]

I have been watching your videos since last year and I love love love love all of it. ❤❤❤

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Thanks that was an amazing video! I liked this place a lot. I'll be on my way to the next video! Tysm!❤️

[@hahomy]

Great video Steve enjoyed this am loving the Japan series so far thanks for sharing 👍❤

[@RosieLuna88]

So excited to watch this before going to bed ❤

[@SamBorgman]

You even did a pro interview, that's so great to see. Well done!

[@retsky_x]

It's definitely Where's Waldo, lol. Love all your videos! :)

[@user-iamRobinV68]

This was amazing!!! Love the scarecrow town!! Great job Steve! 🥰🥰🥰

[@snakebite215]

17:51 James "kakashi". James May , the former presenter of top gear uk was there few years ago filming his documentary at Japan. the artist made one for him when he was there few years ago, it was so nice to see that the "kakashi" was still there.

[@shelleystroyan1190]

Ths was a very cool explore. Thank you

[@mizzneuro]

Wonderful video... but also a little sad as she is longs to see more people like in the old days in the village...

[@peacheekeane9003]

Great documentary. I enjoyed the whole video. Thank you.

[@Gatewatcher1967]

Very interesting! Great video, thanks!

[@tracigibson4202]

Great video! Looks so cool there. Definitely called "Where's Waldo". Lol

[@scottmcdaniel8984]

Cool place , but kind of creepy . Thanks Steve great video . From PA.

[@SteveRonin]

Thanks for watching

[@user-dw5zs2cd2n]

Thanks Steve … Really enjoyed this video so many scarecrows really worth the visit. keep up the work you do you do a fantastic job 😘😘😘

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rwb9885]

Loss this video is the best and amazing this! Sorry I hate last night but I know how awesome his work is for us to appreciate what he’s develop for us! 🖤💙😎

[@eyupchuck1235]

Love your videos. The scarecrow village is amazing. BTW Wally 😂

[@michelletran1185]

You’re awesome!!! I am watching from San Francisco and Japan is definitely on my bucket list to travel next year. I will check out the scarecrow village and look out for you!

[@SteveRonin]

Have fun!

[@NannyShell]

Great video and such an interesting place to visit. By the way, I have to agree with Dan. It's Where's Wally here in Australia. Love your videos, Steve.

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Wow that was a really awesome 😎👍 explore

[@NormanDavis-tl7gm]

Pretty cool & yes it would be frightening at night. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HRHG9]

Love you and your videos too!!! One day, I will visit!! ❤❤ I liked that you will have a scarecrow there of you!!

[@SteveRonin]

Please do!

[@highlyvibing90]

This is a really cool video

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

That place is amazing 🤩

[@camdodge9891]

Steve what a fantastic video thank you I really appreciate your hard work & Steve do you have any plans to go to Germany🇩🇪 in the future explore abandoned over there ? And keep up the Awesome work Steve

[@SteveRonin]

That's the plan!

[@Prettylama284]

She’s very talented! But I hope she’s not all alone :/ that’s kinda sad

[@missanella]

I think she said there are 25 residents there... I might be wrong.. I think it's at the beginning of this video. 😊

[@jona4826]

Some look like a real people, Thank you Steve I really enjoyed your Japan series..more to come❤❤❤

[@almapinto4858]

Nice video 👍👍

[@paulina.b]

Looks creepy and beautiful it's cool!! I love it!! Thanks for the video Steve.. be safe out there.. loving the adventures 💕

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

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Glad you enjoyed it

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@@SteveRonin 🥰🥰i sure did 👍

[@danilomalate8285]

THANK YOU MY IDOL, STEVE RONIN TO SHARE THE VIDEO.AND ALWAYS TAKE CARE TO EXPLORE ADVENTURE GOD BLESS YOU AND TO ALL YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS JOSH,AND DAVE.👍🏼🙏🏼♥️

[@michellesebold4517]

Great video! Where's Waldo?

[@jessepandachan]

Watching from California!!! definitely have Japan on my list to check out. I will check out that scarecrow village and look out for your doll!

[@bolilitvlog7893]

I love this vlog so much and I can't wait to see your scarecrew in japan,thank you so much steve God bless !

[@kristing3718]

It takes Bravery & Dedication to make good videos, yours version of Nagoro scarecrow is the best , thank you..

[@roseturner3726]

Hey Steve hey, 🖐 What a cool video!!! 😎 But kind of creepy too!!! Over the river and through woods to grandma house we go!!! 😂😂😂

[@SteveRonin]

Sounds great!

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There you go, another tour from Steve! I have been waiting for new episodes and this delights my day to see another adventure w stories behind from no other than Steve (adventurer, wanderer, fearless and historian 😊

[@SteveRonin]

More to come! Your msg is so nice! Thank you so much!

[@Scotts23]

Great video of scarecrow Village did you ever find the famous Where's wally

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watching from south Africa.. keep on spoiling us with videos!!

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So creepy but exciting at the same time😅

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Love your videos!!!! from Louisiana!!!!!

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you like them!

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Hi steve im from taguig city philipines and im always watching your video ,your video now is amazing i like it .god bless you and stay safe.

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Hi Steve Ronin! I love watching your vlogs! I'm watching from Malaysia 🇲🇾 stay safe and healthy Steve❤️

[@azi2941]

Thank you so much really enjoyed the exploration and learned a lot of interesting things from it. Thank you guys soooo much...stay safe much love from Hot springs, Arkansas ❤

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jikspanga-lk9hf]

This japan exploration is my most most most favorite. Thank you guys. Always keep safe. God be with you.

[@flaxenRdn]

The town is beautiful. It's sad that the remain had tu to that to reminder their once happy moments as community 😔❤

[@daunhaney8518]

30:50 looks like alot of fun. Thanks for sharing Rowlett/Wylie Texas USA

[@randycarson2949]

Great explore Watching from Louisiana

[@Toni-SSF415]

Seen this on another channel so trippy... Steve your side in the Car..dude messy messy 🤣 😂😂 Love n Light

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Awesome places thanks

[@aileenbell2248]

Absolutely fascinating.. 🇦🇺🥰

[@ceciliaandersson9177]

Awsome locations Steve and those mannequins at 34:53 (kid and grandma) must have fell forward at some point..

[@saiprom]

This abandoned village looks interesting, it’s a beautiful place by the water, I wonder why this village it got left abandoned, the abandoned school look creepy to me with all those zombies people lol , very interesting VDO thank you for sharing really enjoy watching the foot steps and scenery of making this VDO

[@Oluvaschneegas2424]

I like the different scarecrows she made ❤❤❤

[@MetalWitch99]

I’m a fan of “Where’s Waldo?” I loved the video!!!

[@ritzbernales8851]

hi steve im pinay andworking here in Greece i Love watching your vlogs 😍😍😍

[@annebynon]

That's a lot of dedication to create scarecrows for 19 years. Lovely stone based river, always a nice sound. Loving the road trip.

[@SteveRonin]

Many thanks!

[@cwoj8694]

Watching f from Madison WI USA. Voting "where's Waldo"!

[@sharonkelay5392]

Brilliant video Steve.... sorry but it is Where's Walley......❤

[@nickijames5122]

What an interesting unique place this is. I’d love to visit with family in November but we have everything booked and I doubt we will get the chance, a pity 😢 You and the crew visited such amazing places on your recent Japan trip. I’d love to join you next time 👍🏻😂❤️

[@SteveRonin]

You should!

[@wheekengteo5017]

Just been there not too long ago on 27 Jun, its quite creepy even under broad daylight. We later travelled further up the mountain to the vein bridges

[@saska475]

It's where's Wally in the UK 😄 That's an amazing place, it may just beat the island of dolls in the dark. Hopefully you got your souvenir Steve 😊x

[@SteveRonin]

I forget to get the souvenir haha

[@HeKatesCrossing]

in NZ we have heard both Both here's Wally and Here's Waldo .... Love your vids this is very interesting ...

[@lotusdolphin]

Totally where’s Waldo team. This was really interesting. Thanks Steve Sendin California vibes.💜🫶🤗😎🇺🇸

[@yesitsme738]

Japan is very beautiful! Thank you! From from Spokane,WA

[@SteveRonin]

Thank you very much!

[@melissathompson3214]

I loved watching this video

[@garywarren6394]

Hi I'm in Poteet Texas love the video

[@Metalmare72]

❣️ hello Steve, it's "Were Is Waldo" so your right Dan is wrong. Love the city if scarecrows.... Thanks💯💖🇨🇦

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Metalmare72]

@@SteveRonin I always love your vlogs Steve. I've been a fan for about 6 years now. Thanks for everything that you do Steve. 💖🇨🇦

[@Expresskitten]

Brilliant documentary really interesting .BTW its where's Wally I'm in uk😂

[@SteveRonin]

Glad you enjoyed it

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Love all ,love from christchurch new Zealand ❤

[@devinangola3458]

Vancouver Island Canada, love your content, stay safe brother!😉🙂 Edit- seeing that someone stole the armour makes me sad and mad, maybe you have to be carful posting pics of places not touched it just brings in the thieves. 😞

[@carmenmajor6432]

Wow .awsome

[@deborahdunning1066]

Different 😮

[@jodif2104]

I loved this! When you met the maker of the scarecrows did she say how long it takes her to make one? And how many do you think she’s made?

[@annapiotrowicz541]

i asked or answer this qussions how it would take to make a scare crow if just make clothing staffed with strawe it would a to make 1 doing it 4-5 hours aday it would take may 1-2days with no breaks just doig it 4-5 a hours a day if it made of wax she would have find someoe's help so they could do it 1 person doing 1 and other doing a different one at differet times of the day to make about 2-3 of them in 1 day

[@jhoeannebustrillo03]

I've been wanting to visit this place so bad and in the future maybe I can finally do it.

[@donnachristakakis8232]

Totally love the scarecrows in rhe village Steve and guys just creative ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺👍♥️🤗🌏

[@AMoneyVideo]

Def WALDO. Also w the fried chicken get some type of bun to make a DIY sando! Ericsurf6 and Critical eats japan have shown me the way. Awesome locations Steve ty!

[@Cindy-luvjpfe]

Hi Steve it's a shame you didn't Waldo, my son had a book when he was younger it was titled "Where's Waldo". Loved the scare crows, thanks for sharing.

[@micolet0709]

I love your intro music bro !! Whats the title ?? Plsss

[@yvonnepotter50]

Its wheres waldo ❤ awesome video Steve

[@LizSanchez]

Love the history! Why did the villagers leave the town?

[@nonesmr8507]

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[@Davonna-ml3tq]

I really like seeing Japan. Would have liked to see the scarecrows in more detail. Did you get your 2000💴 souvenir? I’m From Las Vegas Nevada 😊

[@darlenebailey3135]

Its a awesome place and I love ❤️ ❤❤❤❤it

[@satiekattick6664]

Hi steve how you that is a unique place i enjoy it cause I can't get to go these places and you get to meet the wonan who made those scarecrow thanks steve again

[@krystledine1026]

Sorry Steve, it's definitely Wally 😂 great video, I'm really enjoying it ❤

[@SteveRonin]

🤣 noooo it's waldo hahaha thanks so much!

[@clairefunnell8481]

That Scarecrow village is so awesome and creative. My hat is off to Ayano san for her work. Japan is a very Fascinating country to me. Love DBz and Rurouni Kenshin too. I watch a lot of anime. Didnt see the Harry Potter ones. That samurai village was cool too. Be a great place for a cosplay photo shoot. Its Wheres Waldo here in Canada. Great explore Steve, loving the Japan series. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryjonazer8043]

You’re awesome

[@theamosfamily.]

Loving all these scarecrows, definitely somewhere i would live to visit. Oh and its wheres wally 😂

[@cristheojon4884]

I go to know about this town because of tokyo lens' video, he went here during covid times and he hasn't returned ever since. I'm happy someone featured this town again.

[@missanella]

This is pretty cool place. Does the owner actually live there? She should charge at least few bucks for her hard work or have a tip jar.

[@vitizhimo1808]

Waiting for your come back.

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dont skip adds guys to help idol steve ronin explore more place's.... this day is my no class and ive been watching this to hear again the intro music and rhis video love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks idol steve and staysfe always godbless ❤❤❤❤

[@SteveRonin]

You're the best!

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I love the intro music❣️

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Iowa ...I ❤️ your videos