Better than Okinawa - Amami Island, Japan

Amami Oshima, in my opinion, is just like the mainland of Okinawa but without all the people. We had to share the entire beach with just 3 other people and we only saw a total of 2 other foreigners on the island for the entire 4 days that we were there.
What an absolute dream!
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[@jontakaki503]

Interesting that this video has become the most popular video about Amami. It's a testament to how underrated and unknown it remains. Yet, there's so much history in Amami, especially that of the Noro and spiritual Yuta, and later of colonialism and the sugar cane plantation hell imposed by the Satsuma regime. There's also the Gauguin of Amami, Tanaka Isson and his amazing depiction of nature before the coastline and rivers were altered and sometimes ravaged by pork barrel public works project that plague most of Japan country. This video only shows some of the most well known beach parks on the north part of Amami, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's so much more to see, especially south where this vlog didn't explore, such as parts of Kakeroma only accessible by boat. There are amazing coral reefs in the south, that were almost about to be destroyed by a Royal Caribbean Cruise project pushed on Amami by the MILT but successfully defeated by the locals. Amami is also lots of jungle and rivers. It has 15% of Japan's biodiversity and a great variety of amphibian and reptile species. It also boats the only beach in Japan, known as the Jurassic Beach of Amami (Katoku), where a giant leatherback was seen spawning. The Jurassic beach of Amami could also very well be the last beach hamlet in Japan with no seawall, and with a natural dune and river-mouth left untouched. Oh and let's not forget, Amami has great waves for surfing, a few big wave spots, many slabs, and an incredible beach break that can break like La Nord during typhoon swells. Lots of unexplored potential still.

[@syota45]

Thank you for enjoying in my hometown and advertising it well! Come on here everyone who loves and respects the island life!

[@ern1081]

I'm staying for two weeks in mid April, as part of my 1 month Japan travel trip. Any recommendations on places to visit on the island?

[@Tyler380]

I'm speechless, so beautiful and clean.. Love the underwater shots and you know I love the drone.. Thank you Hannah..

[@linnyunt]

Another great vlog with your beautiful signature B-roll and drone footage. Thanks for sharing another hidden Japanese gem, Hannah. I'd never heard of Amami before your two vlogs. I've been looking forward to this vlog since your Heart Rock pic on IG. I liked how the music was upbeat and exciting during the day and then became chill as the sun set. Perfect to set the mood, change the pace and contrast with the fun-filled day. I also appreciate the dango shot. It's like another character in your vlogs now. Cheers!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks so much! It’s nice to know that the little details don’t go unnoticed!

[@linnyunt]

Currently Hannah The details is what sets you apart.

[@kvinettaf09]

This is so magical!! Loved this! If I'm ever in Japan I'm totally checking out this area. Ps. Love your background music choices, the first one was so cute :')

[@user-vm5gi7uj7p]

thank you for coming to japan and introducing Amami island. i have never seen such a beautiful place. as a Japanese , i have to go to Amami island someday.

[@Labradorite_Honu]

Will have to add this as a dream destination to the list of places I go if I ever do get to go to Japan. And you two are freaking adorable! Seriously! Thank you again for sharing another peek into your beautiful world!

[@charliepearce8767]

My home is Australia and love to travel to Japan. Such an old culture and traditions... So different from the way we live. Good video girls Keep up the good work !!

[@guillermocantu8939]

I couldn't stop smiling the whole video! You are making me want to move to Japan even more now.

[@maty6529]

私の地元です！来てくれて本当にありがとうございます🌴 奄美大島は島の８割が森に囲まれている島なので 沖縄とはまた違った南国感を味わえると思います！ ぜひまたいらしてくださいね☺️ It's my hometown!! Thank you for coming and introducing🌴 Amami Oshima is an island where 80% of the island is in the forest. I think you could feel closer to nature than Okinawa. (Okinawa is also a beautiful island!!) I hope you had great time in Amami and you like it☺️ （Sorry,I’m not good at English,but I wanted to express my gratitude.）

[@nataliatothemoon]

I am so happy I found your channel this is major travel/life inspiration right here

[@Elonefte]

Great vlog, really enjoyed the way you planned it. Drive, food, swimming, drone shot just amazing work 💙💙💙

[@BelloBudo007]

You girls have done such a good job with this video. I am now looking into this Island to see if it fits into future travel plans for Japan. Thanks for the tip.

[@NowGetThereFood]

Thank you for this great video. I had never heard of Amami before. It is now on my bucket list!

[@johnnyblade5990]

Your video work has become very very good I feel that I know you I enjoy your videos keep them coming positive positive

[@patrickstruik4318]

Gorgeous Hannah, thank you for discovering another side of Japan!

[@harishkumari1700]

omg i was checking google earth when i came across this island ...i really wanted to know about this but there weren't much information about this island but glad someone visit it ...i really wanted to explore that place it looks so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️✨

[@tpret]

This is an outstanding video. It's fun, entertaining, informative ....simply great! Thank you so much.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks so much!

[@w0bbles]

Your music always makes your videos so much more beautiful, way to up your production value Hannah!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks so much! Artlist was a very valuable investment!

[@w0bbles]

I just checked out Artlist. Man, do they have plenty of seriously talented musicians curated there!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah I love it so much!

[@eijirockeiro]

Woooow, this video have a perfect edition! Thanks Hannaaa

[@kadeenhiggins]

I loved the view and all of the beaches!! Your content makes me so happy!! I really do enjoy learning from you and watching your videos! Love from Mokooplays

[@invictamike6734]

Because of your vlogs, I want to visit all these places you go to. keep it up.

[@KrishnenduKes]

Pretty awesome underwater footage from the first beach where there were beautiful corals.

[@fanamchannel]

I have been to Amami island 4years ago. I was awesome and people was so kind.

[@danwedrat2783]

Love Japan ❤️🇯🇵 Awesome footage!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

So happy I found this - totally putting Amami on my list!

[@GuillaumeTANNEUX]

Awesome video! I love the freshness you guys have(does it make sense?), the genuine discovery of a paradise place that Earth actually is.

[@whfowle]

Amami waters remind me of Iejima off the coast of Okinawa. I was stationed there during the late 60's and did a lot of scuba diving inside the reef. The waters had the same clear blue color I remember. Thanks for capturing these beautiful videos.

[@STOPsignforRT]

Nice camera work, video editing and great location shots. Thanks!

[@benec5816]

Great post love the beaches and your production work stay safe

[@lastninjaitachi]

Clicked for thumbnail stayed for the scenery.

[@NomadShifu]

The view is absolutely amazing. Swim, kayak and dive at one of Japan's top island getaways.

[@andhiwardianto9055]

wow,,, i like that, looks so fun visit there 04:30 the fish say "it's my home! what are you doing here go away" hahahaaa,,,

[@AmbientWalking]

This island is so beautiful!

[@maxiflihan]

I struggled to push the 'like' button, because the video of the beach was just so beautiful but as a former resident of Okinawa took offense to your labeling Okinawa as being inferior to somewhere else. But in the end, I give credit to where it's due. Your video of Amami beaches is simply impeccable and astonishing. I have never been to Amami (though have been to Zamami, excuse the pun), and must thank you for the introduction to the island. Beautiful.

[@user-lm9tv1jl2l]

地元です！来てくれて嬉しい！

[@DaemonWall]

Hey Hannah how goes it! I’m from Melbourne and I love traveling to Asia and a specially japan. I love watching your videos, and I love seeing fellow aussies traveling and having fun!

[@mickeybowmeister1944]

For a second I thought she was an Aussie but then she said 'Foodtown' that's like Coles in NZ

[@tigercatjapan]

You guys were able to enjoy Amami Oshima slowly. I am happy that you can experience the charm of Amami.

[@Gantorin]

That water was so Florifa Keys esque... minus the mountains in tha backgroud. So pretty, and those fish were brave!

[@Jiro-Goto]

Automatic subscription just by watching this vlog. You’re awesome! Keep on making good content!

[@maispeti1879]

An amazing and beautiful video 💖 thank you for sharing 🌻✨

[@wehanvanzyl621]

You say ‘beach hut’, I say Amami holiday home! Awesome work, as always, stunning footage, especially the aerial beach shots and the timelapse! And the singing! Gosh, the SINGING! 😱

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Hahaha I’ll release my own single by the end of the year 🤣

[@takeofujimoto8190]

Wow! Just wow! Beautiful underwater shots and doron shot.

[@ElderNewt]

Beautiful hannah.. great to see you having fun :D

[@hi-wind9335]

Thank you for uploading this video. I enjoyed well. I’m Japanese but have never been to Amami islands , I will plan to visit next summer.

[@cmnweb]

i never relate Japan with this kind of beaches, Japan is awesome, greetings from Mexico.

[@user-be7pg4vi7j]

Thank you so much for your video!! I’m from Amami islands, and I had been growing up in this island. In our islands, there are much more amazing beautiful places than you showed us. It doesn’t mean that your video is not good, but I hope you’ll come to our islands, again!! And, you can find more something to make you more excited! My English skill is not good. If my English makes you tired to read, I’ll be sorry. ありがっさまりょうた〜！ 私の故郷である奄美大島をこのような素晴らしい形で紹介してくださり、本当にありがとうございます！ 奄美には、まだまだ素晴らしいところがたくさんあります！是非、何度でも来てください！ 島の自然と私たち島人(しまんちゅ)は、あなたたちの訪問をいつでも歓迎します！

[@blehboy]

BEAUTIFUL WORK! Now i really want to head back to Okinawa but to her other islands.

[@Naoyuki_Atsune]

奄美の海は本当に綺麗。撮影テクニック（水中、ドローン）も最高です！

[@07yurayura]

俺いったとき港くっそ汚かったけどな。

[@user-dg1pp3he5y]

港じゃなくてビーチ行けや

[@hiroueda2227]

I completely agree...such a great place to wind down a busy week...

[@garrytuohy9267]

I really appreciated the coordination for The Proclaimers' song.

[@samydamy]

Penis

[@tube2211ification]

Wow just found your channel keep up the great work PS Hi from Brisbane 👋

[@pantherproductions829]

Awesome video as usual Hannah! ❤️📹👍

[@markmoreno7295]

Although geographically seeming to belong to Okinawa Ken, Amami is considered part of Kyushu. Odd since it also has Habu the venomous pit viper. Between all those islands I prefer Yakushima since it has lots of places to hike. It does not have Habu, but instead has other kinds of snakes which are not as agressive as Habu. Yakushima is not too crowded, but stay away during peak season if you hate crowds and want to hike. I also liked Iriomote, part of Okinawa Ken, as well as Ishigaki. Iriomote has some good scuba diving as well as lots of places to kayak about if you like mangroves. There are some good trails too. Ishigaki has some nice snorkeling and I found a boatmaker who will take you on an evening tour in an Okinawan Sabani. Likewise, many Japanese visit both during peak season. The Kerema islands are also nice if you like lounging on the beach, otherwise the anual Sabani race is exciting. Hateruma, the most southern island of the Okinawa chain has one of the best beaches. I am not sure why but this island may not have Habu snakes. So yes, if you hate crowds, stay away from Naha in Okinawa. The northern part is less crowded, such as north of Motobu. The eastern side is also less crowded but stay away from military areas. I guess it all depends what you want. Next time I go it will be to Iriomote.

[@seizethedayandlive]

very beautiful indeed! i'm always on the lookout for some place new and this is definitely on my radar now; thanks! ps: i forgot to ask: what font is that on your title shot? very cool :-)

[@funkinmonks64]

8:32 AWESOME drone shot!!

[@mnmaddict37532]

The snorkeling shots were awesome!

[@skullzhunter1062]

One of the best video I've ever seen!

[@akiogoto9469]

Thank you, Hanna. We often forget the beauty of our islands. This vid is a good reminder. So beautiful as you two.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'd never heard of Amami but it looks amazing!

[@devtat1]

I wish I can go to Amami Oshima sometime in the future. Such a beautiful place. I am a Japanese, but I did not know that.

[@pastplayclashofclans]

2 years no comments let me the first on to comment

[@streetvideos260]

Just love ur videos and the back ground music... need to add these places in my second trip to Japan. Wow.

[@madeinryukyusunsbblank9813]

GOOOOOOD!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD MOVIE from AMAMI.

[@CNote415]

Its crazy how isolated these islands are. I recently came back from Japan after visiting some family and pulled up Google maps out of sheer curiousity and was surprised to discover how many more islands there are south of Okinawa. What is even crazier is that most of these isolated islands have people living on them. E.g., Miyako-jima, Ishigaki, Taketomi, and Yonaguni.

[@stevehaqa]

What a beautiful place..love the beaches scenery and the color of the water.

[@UNROOTME]

Beautiful!! A drone really does help capture a lot of the beauty. : )

[@ornleifs]

As usual your editing skills are superior - your videos look totally professional.

[@AlaskaPirates]

Japan looks amazing, iv been wanting to go for a long time.

[@wuxizhenbi4673]

Then just go

[@AlaskaPirates]

JustClips yea I’m sure they want American tourists right now🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stevehutchesson1321]

Thanks for the interesting footage, a person I knew moved from Tokyo to Amami Oshima a few years ago but I only saw a few photos. Looks like you guys were having a lot of fun.

[@arwenmegan]

Awesome underwater shots. Those fish do nibble :)

[@Lee-ml9uw]

I've never heard of Amami before now, but that is some of the cleanest waters I've seen. The beaches were beautiful as well! Definitely adding this place on my to go list. Thanks for sharing!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks for watching! Yes they had some of the cleanest beaches I've seen in Japan so far! Definitely worth a stop over.

[@0macco0]

Thank you for coming my home island 💗💗💗💗

[@nataliatothemoon]

Also can we please appreciate these amazing shots Your camera skills are incredible

[@user-lg2cp7vr1n]

Nowadays I’m watching your KZbin for studying English I’m in Sydney but lived in Amami Island for one year one year ago Looove Island so this video made me happy 😊

[@NomadShifu]

Known for their subtropical climate and excellent coral reefs, these islands offer year-round opportunities for water sports such as scuba diving, boating, surfing, and swimming.

[@cesarmarino9608]

you are one of my favorite youtubers

[@AndrewEthanZeng]

Anyone know the sweet tune at 7:55? Assuming it's on Artlist!

[@paulvinova]

Ariel's, Dance Song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXS4goajhrh_g5I

[@ig8083]

This is my mother's home island. they live in the upper north area of the island, on the shores of the oyster inlet (pearl farming is a product). Talk about complete peace and tranquil waters.

[@19sho33]

I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. And yeah the island looks better than Okinawa. Okinawa is good too though.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah Okinawa is absolutely stunning and I’ve only seen probably a small portion of it but Amami was just as beautiful as the places I’ve been but way less people. Love Okinawa though.

[@Day-ns7rj]

撮影の構図上手くて、空撮も有り、編集も優れてprofessionalな旅行記。こんな動画upされたら誰でも行きたくなる！美人さんありがとう！

[@alanm3438]

Nice video. I was stationed on Okinawa in 1986. I did not have a car but the USO had many mini tours that I took to go sight seeing.

[@yukoyoshikawa7665]

Thank you for coming to Amani! That was the greatest video of Amani I’ve ever seen. Hope you will Visit us again and make more wonderful videos of Amami!

[@alexatbs3908]

Another awesome and beautiful vlog like always ❤️❤️

[@Mandydailyblog]

Wow thanks for sharing... I was thinking to visit Okinawa but yes Amami is just as beautiful... I didnt know about it and I live on Shikoku island... Will definitely visit here!! You did an amazing job on thid video girls!!

[@Yukichi.D.A.]

Oh!!! Amazing! Editing this video is at the professional level, but are you doing it all yourself?

[@reddiacono9939]

great music Hannah!

[@MrCharlton]

This has got to be your best video. The shots were amazing. I’ve said it before but I want your drone. How high was it in your last shot? You’re one of the best

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks so much! I’m using the Mavic Air and I don’t think it was actually that high. I’ve got it set to stop at the maximum height of 120m.

[@fo4urm640]

God i love the sounds of the ocean, great vid & location!

[@kidstom_okun]

Can't believe that I saw u and Yoshi at Roppongi 2 days ago... I was shocked that you were much more beautiful than I expected.... I was like I was freezing for a second when I saw u guys lol Well, Amamioshima is definitely one of the beautiful islands for sure, but there are heaps of beautiful small islands that are considered to be a part of Okinawa a little bit away from Okinawa as well! like Hateruma-jima, Tokashiki-jima, Ie-jima and so on,,, anyway, love your videos, thanks for sharing. Keep it up!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Wow you’re so sweet! If you see me about in the city next time, come say hi!

[@Soul_Blazer]

Watching this in 2020 and it's really giving me the vacation vibes. I hope that I can head to amami and experience it for myself :)

[@alkureshi]

I am "currently" binge watching your vlogs.

[@trafferz]

Nice intro. Looks like a place in need of visiting. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@koko-rl9zm]

Never heard of it, but now I have. Thank you!!!!!!

[@siparnell9071]

Hey Hannah, just found your channel, so I'm going to browse it from now, but I've been in Kagoshima for 15 years so could really relate to your trip to Amami!!! :-) Just a couple of things: how to your vlog inside a supermarket? Usually, it's a "no no".... And second, my Mavic Pro regularly gets attacked by 2m wingspan hawks, and sometimes crows - the trick is to fly UP! Not down!!! Because a drone's climb rate is waaaaaay better than a bird! :-) Then, you can fly away, swoop down, and get back to your take-off! Cheers for now, Simon

[@jayj.manalo2271]

This is amazing! Youve got a huge dust spot on the sensors of one of your cameras btw. Also I'm planning to pick up the Mavic Air as well. Do you have any connectivity issues with the enhanced Wi-Fi?

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah someone has said that in the last video also. I guess it’s time to clean it haha

[@RiccardoBonnema]

Just came back from a short trip from Okinawa. This will definitely be on my list for next time. Awesome :)

[@samcook5445]

Great video.. Savannah, Ga USA is my home now but Amami is where I was born and raised. Thanks for sharing beautiful Amami to the world.

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

Really?! That's great! So, in your opinion what the best period to visit?

[@rudicci]

And as I said before, your editing game is getting.... Over 9000!!! :P Also, great music. Keep it going H!

[@pradipsaru8599]

Wow, So much amazing places and enjoyment...

[@ftgsvideos811]

That supermarket definitely looks like a western supermarket, I thought it was a Woolworths or a Coles for a second, oh greetings from New South Wales Australia btw