Stunning Shikoku (Ep114 GrizzlyNbear Overland)

Hello out there (Please remember these videos are many weeks behind real time...)
Join us this week as we explore the beautiful Shikoku region of Japan.
We visit Kazurabashi vine bridge in the incredible Iya Valley, we climb the 1368 steps to Kotohira shrine, visit the incredible Ritsurin Gardens in Takamatsu and try the famous regional Udon Noodles.
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Music : Epidemic sound
Dusty Conscience
Campfire Songs 10
Viva la Vida
Rings of Jupiter
The Bayou
Stockholm
Mind at Drift
Silk Paper Letters
Genki Desu
A True Master

[@rcsuch4607]

Suoerbe................ vivement la suite.................... bonne route.

[@sassysalis1741]

You are the most beautiful couple in the world.

[@spoonerbooner]

How nice are all the Japanese you guys meet. how bloody beautiful is the place. cheers

[@TheDudeGonzalez]

The hanging bridge and the garden wow!!! Cool stuff guys!!

[@frankt3815]

Thanks for this video. I hope you are well and safe. Frank T

[@Skagowy]

I thought Japan was an overcrowded country, but when I see your video, it seems to be one of the wildest country I've ever seen.

[@leighdearle5965]

There a lot of remote areas and untouched nature in Japan. We also like to avoid big cities 😉

[@jamesmazurstudios]

The production quality has gone up a few notches. Beautiful drone work, perfect audio, multiple camera angles of the same shot and an excellent selection of music. I’m super impressed. Congrats on your adventure and the immense amount of work it takes to produce this. Stay safe.

[@Dingocreek]

What a beautiful country and its humbling culture.

[@alanbstard4]

they weren't that humble in New Guinea in the 40s

[@kellydrolet4740]

Fascinating culture. The meticulous details in their temples and gardens is inspiring.

[@msmith1466]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much

[@Olivbnx]

You guys are awesome, great videos. I just find about your channel ! As for a French traveler, adventure lover, climber ... you have the dream life ;) Keep up the good work, cheers !

[@metaldetectingfun]

Wonderful video thanks

[@tonydownunder5703]

👍👍👍👍👍 The things you both see and the places you go to, Along with the shit you both get up to on this life adventure trip your doing is just mind blowing. And your showing and sharing to the world 🌎 If I was to compare it with a movie I would have to say your voices shit all over anything out there !! And with all the bad stuff going on in the world right now ☹️ What a great fantastic experience to watch on video it puts a smile on my face 🤗🤗🤗🤗 wow !!!! Thank you both so so much 👏👏👏👏👏👏 You both take care and stay safe and just keep on going... 🌎🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@janingate765]

so pretty. For such a small country, with a big population I was surprised at the size of their untouched areas of forest, etc. Loved the teahouse and gardens. xx

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Yes , plenty of mountains, forets.... we needed it . Take care.

[@lexandluke]

Japan is 67% forest! And they have the best gardens!

[@MrPurandar]

In these times of crisis, your videos make me forget worries & live

[@andy199121]

Thanks guys for the video, UK has gone into lockdown and heading into a tough couple of weeks/months! keep us sane

[@equestrianalways6132]

Your editing skills are next level also music was on point. From New Zealand

[@12kerryman]

I agree since south Korea there has been a noticeable step forward

[@guyon2wheels808]

Luv'n the music choices lately. Absolutely brilliant.

[@remisalinas8899]

Encore une magnifique vidéo. Vous nous faites du bien en se moment merci beaucoup 👍

[@chrisworsnop7805]

Stunning country, amazing filming guys, Steph, Music spot on. Drone footage was awesome as well. I bloody love Fridays when it comes out

[@soylentblue6924]

...Japan is stunning, love the vlog as always, safe onward travel guys🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@titou2valou727]

Toujours un plaisir de vous suivre, vidéos et commentaires toujours au Top! Merci !

[@joinwithmrkmvr8484]

Beautiful 💞🌹🌹🌹👍

[@jatiphil5278]

Salut les amoureux....un pays magnifique avec des habitants charmants presque parfaits, s'il ne nous vidaient pas les océans.....belle vidéo, à la semaine prochaine....

[@richardsmt990]

Belle maîtrise de la vidéo et de la prise de photos. Vous excellez aussi pour faire de belles rencontres.

[@4x4for2]

Again another breathtaking Video. Thanks a lot. All the best from good old Germany. Keep healthy.

[@briankelvindiffey3006]

Allo . Cool stuff, would love to experience it first hand myself..... Keep on trucking, have fun and stay safe.😷

[@fred2495]

ce pays est vraiment magnifique raffiné ds images a couper le souffle ! merci pour ce moment de partage a suivre fred

[@fernandesbjp]

Thank you so much for showing us the amazing Japanese culture.

[@julienetwendybloch805]

Superbe le plan drone avec les nuages dans la forêt, incroyable le pont et le jardin 🙂

[@diane-rosederoquemaurel3277]

Magnifique ! Féerique !

[@badgerpa9]

Looks like a lot of fun, beautiful place. Hope you are safe and healthy!

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

very nice.

[@ajnanaju9579]

Hope you guys are safe and secure. Please take care.

[@jean-luclamouche65]

J'apprécie le soin que vous déployez dans le choix de vos musiques.

[@surolandy]

Hello from Kuwait 🇰🇼, hope u safe journey

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

ধন্যবাদ... thanks

[@robertadair6612]

Beautiful content and score... My you are a multi talented team!! Much respect from the UK :)

[@mattbetts1945]

Every week is an education....love it thank you

[@BUZZTHETOY]

Bonsoir, c'était vraiment Cool ! Merci Laurent et Valérie

[@marcosavio1020]

Beautiful episode, merci beaucoup.

[@emmanuelblanchi4135]

C’est de la balle, have lot of fun mates!!!

[@user-wk4vh7xz5s]

رحله سعيده

[@ivarwb4115]

Your videos are getting better and better! Absolutely breathtaking :-)

[@anthonystevens1047]

Love your Work guys. from Melbourne.

[@SurjeetSingh-hv2mf]

Lovely

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for other special detail video of traveling around world please safety with your traveling

[@kaskl5403]

Very nice video, Japan looks like a nice place to visit, the people seem very welcoming.

[@overlanderaden]

Hello Guys, towards to Osaka, firstly, you should visit Hiroshima (most probably you will anyhow) and Second is Miyajima (Istukushima). Tirth is Kyoto and Finally Nara. Never miss above four destinations. I missed you while in Turkey. I've been following you more than a year. Anyway. If you faced any trouble in around of Osaka let me know. I'm working Japan based marine paint company as technical manager. I've a lot of contacts in my company. Best Regards Murat.

[@dragonfly8080808]

Great episode as usual, thanks for sharing PD

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks for another great video reminded me of the time I visited Japan in 1990.

[@jonnypickett2546]

Wow.. That garden..!

[@stevestott3652]

Really love the way you two bond with the local people were ever you go . Fantastic video of a very beautiful country . That garden was so beautiful and peaceful I could spend a hole day there . Cheers and safe travels you two . And thanks for sharing , your videos just make the troubled times fade to nothing . From Steve stott in sutherlin Oregon u.s.a.

[@garyjackson6311]

So peaceful. From New Zealand. Thank you

[@andreasweber5638]

Extraordinary footage. Was hoping to see Japan and dig right into their culture for myself one day.

[@xtranetme1]

japan is my most favorite place on this planet. I love it. Stunning friendly people. Interesting mix between now and the past. Btw you should look into the tattoo / irezumi when you reach Yokohama. Take care of your self’s

[@mogxplorer8788]

wow, another great video. Kudos to Japan. Enjoy the trip! (... and keep up filming!) ;-)

[@kanishkgunsola3190]

You guys are amazing. Be safe😘

[@smnagar1978]

just superb, photography editing music and smile.

[@laurentcaraland1404]

Merci pour cette video en ces moments difficiles ! :)

[@greatsouthernoverland]

What a beautiful place!!

[@yorkchris10]

Je pense que ce n'est pas souvent qu'on entend la voix de Mr Toyoda. Il est plutôt philosophe. Son employé, Mr Ono gagne plus d'attention.

[@chickenkoop2023]

looks beautiful there, food and people, drive safe and keep well u2.

[@tkashung6390]

I injoy..... love u always take care 🤗

[@henkisa]

great video and what a great country

[@dai923jp]

Thank you for yesterday. I was waiting for a video!

[@DriftaholiC]

Looks like they invented the roof top tent :P

[@stefan395]

Thanks for this beautiful vidio Best rigards from München Bavaria /Germany

[@juarmasnue5038]

Hello from Spain 😍😍😍🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@ToyotaLandCruiser]

So cool! 🤤

[@JavierGonzalez-gr2po]

Quedé maravillado, espero con ansias el próximo video, saludos desde México 💚

[@bobjoncas2814]

..great vid, keep 'em comin', be safe..

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We will try. Not so much happening at the moment but still some recording in stock.

[@camptours]

Wonderfull!!!! :-) LG, Alfred

[@Dynomikes_Adventures]

I love that bridge. And the mountains are amazing. Like an old samaria painting. How are you guys doing with the covid 19 while traveling?

[@MrLushbudget]

Hello Steph and Leigh! Love the video. We are in lock-down here in Toronto, Ontario...be well and be safe! Greg

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Hopefully it was a nice little escape. See you next week. 😉

[@bigzaha]

stay safe

[@peterstitz]

Third 😂😂👍. Love to follow your journey. Hello from Denmark

[@dannyvob2652]

Hello from Belgium - In Japan, also undergo containment measures - here, it is until April 5 but it is likely that it will be extended - Friendships from Danny, recce out and about on Iveco-Magirus 4 x 4 12T (under construction)

[@thierrybayle4338]

super le japon appliquer vous bien il est fort probable que je ne réaliserais pas ce voyage. Pour l'instant j'ai pu in extremis sortir du Maroc pour rentré chez moi avec mon van California. merci et bonne continuation, prenez soins de vos personne sayonara さよなら

[@erikvaliquette9773]

Tout ce que j'ai à dire c'est wabi sabi 🙏

[@ViDiaz]

Second!!!! 😂 I have to edit because I realized you, Leigh, are who you are... lol... Hey thanks for sharing another of your fantastic videos. I'd like to take one of my Landies to a big travel like yours... Awesome the landscapes of Japan... And their people!! Awesome!!

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha I'm sorry I won't do that again 😂😂😂 Thought I'd play the game just this week 😜 An adventure in a Landy is the ultimate dream and we hope you can realise this one day!

[@whenopportunitycomes8718]

It feels sooooo abnormal to see the LRD on paved roads. Poor guy had the Vegemite torture..😆 another excellent video that is different.

[@broadsword6650]

I’d assume the siren was a Godzilla warning... 😄

[@leighdearle5965]

Of course... Why didn't I think of that 😂😂😂

[@winsatmedia]

Hi dears...,i am Subhash Kottayil from India. I am very interested in your videos. I have started to watch it from the last 2 days.You are a very lucky and loving couples. Welcome to Wayanad, Kerala, India to explore more from here as well. I seems, you had come once to lndia. I had been read it somewhere else which you had mentioned. Go ahead with full of energy to explore more. Thank you.

[@pistonmiston2183]

I like that guy for his name, TOYOTA! Great!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We could not believe it. However now chatting on social media with a guy named Renji (his dad named him after Range Rover) 😉

[@pistonmiston2183]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland hahaha Renji can be a name of your first child :D

[@pierrem6166]

super à plus de vous suivre avec un peut de français c'est encore mieux bises à tout les deux .

[@andrewjones-productions]

Most municipalities here in Japan test the sirens every day. Usually, the test coincides with a poignant and relevant time during the day. For example, Maebashi City in Gunma does it at noon (lunchtime!) and many others at either the end of daylight (mostly 17:00), but Futtsu City does it at 16:00 during the winter or to simply signify the end of 'business hours' (17:00) which is largely irrelevant as things and people simply keep going anyway.

[@billsoucess2448]

👍👍

[@kenttheboomer721]

4:00 Dang, they play some hardcore rock, paper scissors over there!!!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

And so fast !!!! We have seen it several times. (Who has to pay)

[@manolob63]

Merci merci merci !!!! ça fa du bien de prendre l'air du grand large quand on est confiné !!! Leigh,what's the name of the town you come in? :-D ;-) deux pouces bleu "bonus" pour le magasin de baguettes et le calligraphe :-) "Wabi Sabi" comme le "Zen Zazen" (être non être) Take really care of you both !

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Merci beaucoup. Pour la calligraphie J étais un peu déçue car la lampe de bureau à fait des "lignes" sur l image.

[@bernyelizondo7879]

That alarm is for people to take out their Katanas, because it is Purge time... since zombies are not around.

[@jepolch]

Wow, no masks! How long ago did you make this video. Stay safe guys!!

[@leighdearle5965]

Hey Joe This video is 4 weeks old 😉

[@wynandloubser7646]

Hi Leigh my wife really loves food and although we know its not always possible she would like you to comment on may be what it tastes like and may be main ingredient. I don’t care much i will settle for a braai😂😂

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Describing food. It is very interesting and also not an easy exercise. Like sommelier. An art. Next time 😉 but at the moment plenty of 2min noodles and rice.

[@wynandloubser7646]

GrizzlyNbear Overland how long are you still going to be in Japan or have you moved on.

[@shahidbhatti4727]

Hi friends I hope u bee fine I am from Pakistan why u came in Pakistan we will warmly well come u I see ur Afghanistan video u so close us I am waiting ur reply thanks God bless you have a good day.

[@bernyelizondo7879]

I have to ask, because it could be something that I certainly would do: Did you "make water" by the cliff too? jajajajaja.

[@leighdearle5965]

You read my mind 😜 To be honest of course I thought about it and even mentioned to Steph but no I didn't do it 😂

[@bernyelizondo7879]

@@leighdearle5965 You could have said: "Oh honey, I forgot something, be right back" Sometimes, sometimes, being respectful with other people is soo fucking difficult.

[@andywood7339]

Bonjour,il faut demander à un Japonais quand la sirène se met en route,ils ont tous une application qui dit de quoi il s’agit ,les routes que vous fréquentez on l’air plus adaptées au Jimmy qu’au Defender.....Bon séjour à vous.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Oui il y a des Jimny partout. On adore.

[@robertj.ritchie2979]

Where are you guys hunkered down? Back in Australia?

[@leighdearle5965]

We are in Japan still. Like like we'll see this situation out here as there is no where else to go presently and Japan may be the best country in the world to be in our personal opinion. They seem to be handling this situation better than most countries so far...

[@henrygreen19]

Amzing video and so interesting. Japan must be such a facinating country to visit. I have one question, if you can help - from running time 6:35 to about 8:20 of this video you have an amazing piece of music. Do you have the name and the artist/s perhaps ? Enjoy and stay safe.

[@badgerpa9]

They have it listed in the read more section of YT.

[@leighdearle5965]

@@badgerpa9 thank you once again. I'm very impressed with your attention to detail 😉

[@henrygreen19]

@@leighdearle5965 Where do I find the "read more" section. Tks

[@leighdearle5965]

@@henrygreen19 it's not easy to spot, on my phone there is a small arrow pointing downwards on the right hand side of the title. Click on the arrow and it will expand the video description. All of the music we use each week is listed at the bottom of the description 😉

[@henrygreen19]

@@leighdearle5965 Thanks plenty. Got it ! Called 'The Bayou'. Cheers.

[@andrewjones-productions]

Correct etiquette for walking along the 'sando', the path up to a shrine is to walk to one side. The centre is reserved for the God. As you've seen, lots of Japanese people are unaware and do this, but I have been scolded many a time for not walking to one side. "Japanese spice" and it has written 'ステーキスパイス'(sute-ki supaisu=steak spice). 🤣 Take anything any Japanese person says with the preface 'Japanese XXXX' with a bucket of salt. Most of the time it's a Japanese version of something prevalent all over the world or even a common product made by an international conglomerate that is available here also. You will need to dig to find the real Japanese treasures. For overlanders, the word for 'mountain pass' in Japanse is 'toge' and the character for this is originally Japanese '峠 comprised of mountain '山' and jp '上' and down '下'. The three components are of course originally Chinese however.

[@alanbstard4]

Your guide's name is " Toyota " of all names?

[@leighdearle5965]

I couldn't believe it 😂😂😂

[@billsoucess2448]

Surprised he made it through the tour lol 😆 😂 😅