I Tried Cycling the Length of Japan: 3,000km and 27 Days on the Road | Long Way North

[@OscarBoyd]

Hello, I've put together a mini-FAQ here: oscarboyd.substack.com/p/how-to-cycle-the-length-of-japan, answering questions about the route, what to take, and when to go. Hope you enjoy the video, and thanks for watching!

[@r.briquet1117]

Absolutely amazing little guide. Thanks !

[@OscarBoyd]

@@r.briquet1117 very welcome!

[@AbroadinJapan]

What an absolute legend! Really enjoyed watching this from start to finish mate. I gave out a cheer when you turned the corner to reveal Mount Chokai towering over Yamagata’s coastline. It felt like going home again 🍻

[@OscarBoyd]

Thanks man, and for all the tips in the Sakata area! She's the gift that keeps on giving, and an absolutely stunning bit of coastal road.

[@melony123]

If Mr. Affable himself likes this guy, I will definitely check out his channel ❤

[@emanggitulah4319]

Was like Chris and Conner, with less complaining hahaha.... Great job guys

[@Vidrigsson]

Take some notes on his appropiate choice of bicycletype and saddle height😅

[@W1LL96]

Did I recognise the long blue bridge where Pete nearly met his end? 😂

[@adventureforme]

This is some of the best film making I've seen on KZbin. This could be on the BBC. What a great job filming, editing and producing this. And what an amazing, amazing human journey. Thank you for sharing this on KZbin.

[@monsieurbennett]

This vlog deserves millions of views

[@glenirvine6161]

This is outstanding: scripted, well shot, excellent editing, great music selection. So much better than most of the KZbin stuff. Congratulations. I lived in Japan for 8 years in my the 90’s and have done many long distance cycle tours in Europe. This video makes me want to return to Japan, but with my trusty touring bike in hand. Starting to plan the trip. Once again, congratulations on an excellent production. I know the time and effort it takes to produce a video of this quality. Regards.

[@OscarBoyd]

Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you make it back with bike in tow! Very best

[@spdaltid]

Probably the best cycling travelogue I've seen in quite a while. Gambatta!.

[@AliceBoydMusic]

Awesome video bro! Loved hearing the toads (hehe, you know me). What beautiful scenery - and the cafes/restaurants looked so freakin good. So well filmed, edited and narrated, and it's nice to hear some of my music soundtracking your amazing journey ❤

[@ねこにぎり-z2x]

日本を自転車の旅で満喫してくれてありがとう！私は忙しくて近隣の山しか自転車で行けていけてないので、このような旅をとてもうらやましく思います！

[@OscarBoyd]

ありがとうございます！

[@Scomelbasses]

Japan is absolutely beautiful!

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

This is how I would gladly spend the rest of my life. Fantastic film.

[@earlysda]

It would get extremely old after a couple of months.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

@@earlysdaI would work in some rest days.

[@earlysda]

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Nice pun, Andrew.😀

[@Kat-onthemove]

This film was so enjoyable to watch. The quality of storytelling, camera work, and music was perfection. Thank you.

[@akimitsunagashima1875]

Thank you for coming to Japan and made this amazing video. This show me how beautiful this my country is. Now I want to ride where I've never been, especially TOHOKU, but I must wait next Spring!

[@Arneke78]

What an absolutely beautiful bike video! Stunning country, stunning footage

[@errric57]

Stunning scenery, cool story, and Oscar Boyd has one of the most soothing voices around.

[@MrRolandMichel]

WOW, this one is Truly Special! As an avid cyclist, photographer and Japanophile, I absolutely appreciate the work and effort that went into it's creation, Well Done and be proud, is what I say. This will be shared with friends and rewatched, many times!

[@ninjaplavi]

Thank you for including the map. Bike-packing videos rarely have one, but it is so interesting to see the progress while watching the video. Also, your storytelling is marvelous, like listening to an audiobook. 😃

[@shingi_]

there is so, so much beauty in this planet, and i don´t think i´ve ever seen a better showcase of it, than this video here. i´ve been living in Japan for a long time now and have actually visited a few of the landmarks you showed here. the fact that you got your cameras to capture not only the landscapes, but also their beauty, peacefulness, and their grandness, speaks volumes of your abilities as a videographer. i teared up several times during this video... i can only hope to ever see more landscapes as half as beautiful as the ones you captured. that is, unless i grab my bike and start pedaling too... 🤔

[@たっちゃん-t7f]

Welcome to Japan, welcome to Niigata. Glad you had a good time.

[@HobbyHoarder]

Absolutely amazing! The adventure itself as well of course, but most "travel" videos of this length are just someone sticking a GoPro to the handlebar and riding along without any commentary. This is proper documentary style and I can't think of a better video I've ever watched about cycling through Japan.

[@carlforeman82]

I've been to Japan and absolutely adore it. Plus, I'm a very keen cyclist so this was beautiful to watch. Amazing video guys. Gives me an itch for more wanderlust. Very inspirational. Chapeau!

[@ricardofabia]

I will echo some of the comments. Fantastic cinematography and storytelling, not to mention you documented the adventure of a lifetime. Thank you for taking us along.

[@cycgeist]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful ride. Watching it was a pleasure and 45 min flew by like nothing. Oh and awesome shots and editing in my opinion!

[@KG-if1rs]

What an amazingly beautiful and truly inspirational storytelling of probably one of the most fantastic bike packing trips. This one is definitely topping my bucket list now. Congratulations to this video! I hope it'll stay on KZbin for eternity. Arigato gozaimasu! Otsukaresama.

[@Speedfight_MHR70_PIAGGIO]

The way you put the film together is perfect, it was such a good watch and i’m sure you have inspired a lot people just like me to explore japan on 2 wheels ✌️

[@tsunagu9652]

This video deserves more attention ❤

[@chwb99]

Excellent storytelling, joy to watch!

[@AlviArin]

Amazing shots, storytelling and narration. Enjoyed every single minute of it !

[@hevabo]

Thanks for sharing your fantastic adventure. Can not wait for part 2 :-)

[@leecoll78]

This popped on to my feed so I clicked play, so glad I did, this is a jem of video. Bravo guys, a beautiful journey.

[@michaelbird9148]

Fantastic film! I felt that bittersweetness of wanting to linger in so many of places for just a little longer while also excited to see more.

[@Orzelius]

This has got me a small tear in the eye. Cycled a good lot round Europe a few years back and now live in Japan. Will have to get myself out for a ride some day as well. Thank you for the amazing content!

[@ralfpatalinghug7426]

You deserve more subs. This was epic. I hope in the future I can travel japan like what you did. I hope you can share a detailed route of this 🙏

[@petemc5070]

Terrific adventure, fabulous production values.

[@Rosie-xk5qj]

Oh really enjoyed the video Liam, great to see some history, snow and beautiful scenery. 😊

[@sascha1778]

A true masterpiece - video, audio and commentary are excellent. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey.

[@flipooh]

Thank you!! It has entertained me and as well as encouraged me to keep visiting great cycling countries of the world.

[@desbarbos19]

Awesome trip, happy for a people who is doing things like this.

[@kevstephen9393]

Stunning location, thanks for sharing 👍

Quality content. Epic ride. Very much enjoyed watching

[@CepheidMax]

Such a wholesome film, thank you so much!

[@TMRead-s1v]

Superb....having just cycled the length of France, I feel humbled by your wonderful adventure. And, as I lived a few years in Hokkaido, it was great to revisit familiar territory. Arigato.

[@abhaymahajan3328]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing 💪🙂

[@Victoria-mc1us]

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment. This film has brought me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you for capturing and sharing this beautiful adventure.

[@shuvayev]

Fantastic trip, with great scenery, and awesome storytelling. Thank you!

[@naturligfunktion4232]

What an adventure!

[@rocket88164]

Great film. One of the best cycling documentary. Thank you for letting us enjoy your adventure.

[@Gothenburg1]

thank you that was a very polished video

[@Paulthecelt]

Bloody epic ride and video to showcase it guys. Excellent stuff all round. Loved it heaps.

[@ivanpaskalev1034]

So well made, such a wonderful adventure, thank you for this journey.

[@jayneread2178]

It really is a cyclists paradise! I live in the UK and I've been visiting and cycling in Japan for the last ten years where cyclists are shown respect from drivers and people in general, which makes it much safer for cyclists. The country is beautiful and the food is exquisite. Sadly, good Japanese food is generally difficult to find in the UK. Brilliant video, thank you! Yay!

[@還暦ペダル]

Such an awesome video production of a great cycling journey in Japan! Absolutely great! I am a cyclist (well, sort of) myself. I am a Japanese national living in Tokyo area and have done Sapporo-Hakodate, Asahikawa-Cape Soya and some ride in Oita (which is my hometown). This video makes me want to cycle more places! Thank you for this fabulous video!

[@Blog4Justice]

Outstanding work all round.

[@Kamk33]

Wow what an amazing adventure video!! Glad i came across it, love Japan and biking ❤

[@bruceharris929]

Thank you for posting this wonderful adventure. Well done.

[@edwinhuizinga3042]

Amazing ride, storytelling and Japan experience. ども ありがと!

[@undahandz]

This was one of the best videos I’ve ever watched, thanks so much for putting it together. This inspires me so much

[@Fudders]

Great ride. Fabulous video. And wonderful Tadej-Tuft at 25:46 !

[@Shiekey]

Japan is on my travel list for years but I never thougth about cycling threre. Your gem of a Film changed my mind

[@XJ1345]

really enjoyed it and great pictures in the end!

[@gttim]

I do some long routes, but this is amazing! I may eventually download the GPX files, but this may be a retirement type trip! You guys had some horrendous rain but good on you for gutting it out! Thanks for the splendid images!

[@markon7005]

What a great video - thank you from Germany!

[@wolfman65812]

What an absolutely great travel adventure and so well-documented! Thank you for sharing!

[@backpackeradam]

Great adventure. Enjoyable watching, well cut and produced. Thanks for your hard work in film-making :)

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

Congratulations! Japan is a beautiful country with beautiful and kind people.

[@edittide9842]

Every now and again KZbin recommendations works as I hoped it would and introduces me to wonderful content. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. I enjoyed every moment of your journey.

[@CaptHigdawg]

What an amazing adventure and video. I loved all of it. Cycling in Japan is a special experience.

[@GreggWalker-p7e]

Congratulations guys! Great journey. Scenery unrivaled. Beautiful quality video and narration. Inspiring, spirited and legendary. Peace out. 😊

[@grantd.335]

Great video, was a pleasure to watch!

[@MrGraywood7]

Great journey, and a nice film. Deserves more views definitely. Like it.

[@bimariswanta6136]

congratulations, man.. for the journey.. THAT IS EPIC thank you for share all the experience and very nice documented video once agai n congratulations for both of you

[@ozavanti]

Bravo Oscar - an absolutely brilliant movie and effort from you all.

[@nickkidd770]

Fabulous video! What an epic adventure, Japan is on my list in the next few years. Great quality as so many have said.

[@ACFerraren]

I super enjoyed your vlog. Ride safe always. Cheers 🍻

[@djkim1019]

This is THE BEST trans-japan cycling video I've watched on KZbin! Very nicely done. Cheers!

[@jeromereilly5402]

beautifully written, beautifully shot. a film to be proud of.

[@ickebins6948]

This was a great watch. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Take care and have a great day.

[@dansarfert3585]

What a fantastic film! Thank you for sharing your adventure. Your storytelling and videography is wonderful!

[@therealcrab]

what a delightful little film, well done!

[@CameraGuy19]

Now there was a show from NHK world Japan called cycle around Japan, you remind us of that mate 😊

[@NickSzasz]

A masterpiece! The ride, the filming, the story, congratulations!

[@OscarBoyd]

@@NickSzasz thank you Nick! Hope you’re keeping well in Kyushu

[@NickSzasz]

@@OscarBoyd Absolutely! Still loving life in Kyushu and hitting the roads on our bicycles as often as we can. Ride by next time-would love to see you!

[@PatParvum]

This is a superb cycling tour of Japan. Very professional and really enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@philipsmith7662]

Really one of the best. I enjoyed it immensely and learnt a lot.

[@Jonas_oh_no]

Amazing video! I’m so happy I just stumbled upon your channel. I was a long-time listener of Deep Dive and now I finally get more of your story-telling!

[@Lesenseidejaponais]

Man I love your storytelling! Amazing content 🎉

[@OscarBoyd]

thank you Schabbi!!

[@noeltan2383]

Congratulations on the epic journey! Appreciations for sharing!

[@jordanm647]

Looks like an incredible journey! And amazing job on capturing the journey, the video production and commentary!

[@tongpocalypse]

Thanks for bringing us along for the adventure! This is one where I could actually feel the highs and lows of your epic trip.

[@mannyillana8706]

Excellent mix of footages, love the storyline and the cycling narrative. Cheers!

[@senorbutters]

One of the best 'Japan by cycle' travelogues on KZbin. Fantastic storytelling and visuals.

[@Partysanenstaat]

Thank you sooo much for thinking about this and doing a video about it. I've been in love with Japan for a long time, and I like to go by bicycle, but seeing this, I just wondered why I never thought about doing something similar.

[@jetthepanda]

What a journey! Would love to do this some day. Thanks for sharing it with us 💞💞

[@MatzeD-d5f]

Amazing trip! 🤩 Thanks for sharing your adventure along with the beautiful images. So much fun to watch it! 😁

[@ernieschatz3783]

Seicomart! Absolute proof you made it to Hokkaido! 😁Can't get enough of the place, but it amazes me that you had any time at all for even brief sightseeing with the daily distance you had to cover. Well done!

[@uranusjr]

Since you said you’d do it again, some thoughts on potential detours and/or alternative routes that might make sense- * Shimanami Kaido, beautiful sea view and wonderful islands. Not sure how best to continue once you reach Honshu though. * Toyama Bay. Said to be one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Probably doable if the route cuts through Honshu near Biwako (also a nice spot), * Tokaido. Beautiful sealine, and Hakone in the middle for awesome onsen. Downside is it takes you to Yokohama and things get worse quickly beyond that. * Niseko is also Japan’s top spot for Gravel cycling so… I don’t know, just throwing it out there I guess.

[@scottgovers3347]

Excellent video! Ride of a lifetime is right. Great job!

[@elizabethfarnsworth3425]

What a wonderful adventure! There is nothing better than experiencing a country by bicycle!

[@Onroulelaboule]

This is one amazing adventure film we have seen on Japan. It will help us plan out our next cycling adventure in Japan. Thank you so much !

[@jonjontv4494]

very unforgettable experience.... a very nice adventure of a lifetime...

[@溝上宏-h9x]

Great film mate. It makes me feel like travelling on a bike together, I just sit at the desk to see your adventure drinking tea though.

[@Nynke_K]

What an amazing film! I had no idea you did video this well. And what an inspiring ride!