Japan The Way of Zen : Zen Buddhism Documentary

Pierre Brouwers has travelled the length and breadth of Honshu - the largest of the islands forming Japan - to provide an in-depth discovery of the “land of the rising sun”. Cities like Kyoto and Hiroshima are fascinating for their history. Everywhere, traditions are very carefully preserved, especially when it comes to festivals. But these days robots have largely replaced workers on car assembly lines and the younger generations lap up the innovations of the 21st century. The population, one of the world’s most dense, finds its balance in the words wisdom and harmony. Not forgetting the word that is the key to it all, Zen.
KYOTO. Golden Pavilion, temples and palaces. Tea ceremony. The Jidai Matsuri Festival. Kyudo and archers. The station. TAKAYAMA: the autumn festival. Chayano Tuff. Kamikochi Park. Ogimatchi. KANAZAWA: painting on lacquer. The districts of geishas and samurais. The 21st century museum. Chihirama Beach. HIROSHIMA. The A-bomb dome. The Museum for Peace. The sacred island of Miyajima. Shipyards. Car plant. KOYA: temples, monks and cemetery. NAOSHIMA. Shinkansen. Air photography. -
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[@jannetatrenholm3141]

I am fascinated with Japanese culture, poetry. I admire people for preserving there customs ,respect for nature,land.

[@RIZFERD]

*their

[@Shinobi33]

I do too. But you know it's funny because of their unwillingness to mix with other races, cultures and globalize they've been able to do so. But when we try to do the same in other parts of the world it's called racist, antiquated, and nationalistic.

[@virsidhu5125]

I feel the same way buddy

[@xZzirrSicK]

"i am", "I".. Good for you buddy. Start using less "I's" and focus more on actually persevering cultural heritage and respecting nature

[@voidiov369]

Japan is where people need to go back to getting out of thus corrupt materialistic crazy wprld

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Respect to the beautiful Devine spirit of Japan and peace and harmony of the Japanese people. Love from Missouri USA.

[@walkwithmisuk]

Buddhist from Bangladesh and I just love Japan. My dream country 🥰

[@cheatchanbothcheatchanboth2632]

Japan 🇯🇵 is Fantastic 👏👏👍👍🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@qftdcutjlikygbnydxsgnjffyh4288]

日本是值得敬佩和尊重的国家，虽然面临巨大的地域问题，但其文化和制度将坚强地保护人民的生存发展，让人民生活得幸福而有尊严。这种幸福和尊严即使某些更富有的国家也达不到。

[@carlosacta8726]

Japan's culture, people, geography and history are utterly fascinating!!!! Great video!!

[@SaddamHussain-gx9nc]

Buddhism is very peaceful. Japan and it's people are beautiful ♥️

[@robbiemify]

Perhaps the people of Manchuria, China and Korea might disagree !!!

[@youtubethienao508]

Eyes, nose, tongue, body and soul, contact with sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, streams of thought, without defilement, is the ultimate truth of Buddhism..

[@robkunkel8833]

Although there is very little about Zen Buddhism, this is a lovely video. Gorgeous colors and filming. A good narrator speaking voice and writing.

[@blazefairchild465]

I enjoyed it & I lived there for three years.

[@nagaokayoko8840]

タイトルを見て勉強しようと思い見始めたらどんどん見てしまいました。UKでロックダウン三度目で里帰り去年は出来ず今年も出来そうな気配がないですね。日本人の私でさえまだ見てないものや行ったことのないところが綺麗に良く撮影されていてナレーターの声も心地よかった。🇯🇵 て何て素晴らしい独特な気高く美しい文化なんでしょう。誇りに思います。どうか早くころなが収束しますようお祈りします。yoko 💕

[@nidawebb9296]

I love Japanese people and country. They're DISCIPLINARIAN PEOPLE WORKOHOLIC, AND HONESTY IS HONOR THEM.

[@OmarDelawar]

I came here to learn about Zen but the Documentary was soo good I just stayed for the whole thing! Everybody who is complaining about the title - you are basically not being very ZEN about it lol!

[@patrickorourke3710]

Goood answer bro lol

[@thewild379]

I was searching for Zen philosophy. Still this is too good.

[@matheusjesus5100]

I want to born in Japan in my next life. There are soo many traditions, it,'s all beautiful.

[@7shukur]

u will never be born again into this World.

[@matheusjesus5100]

@@7shukur Ok man , my beliefs are differents. I believe in reincarnation. If you don't believe, ok.

[@r.casagrande8689]

@@7shukur and will never get 70 virgins after die.

[@7shukur]

@@r.casagrande8689 man desire woman. 70 untouched woman is paradise to me. i dont understand what u are trying to achieve with that statement. your Priest toled u sex is dirty i am vergin wile he was raping children. in islam sex is not dirty.

[@Thank-u-so-much-for-everything]

there is no next time except next life...............how someone can beleive without confirmation same with me

[@godsliberator4973]

The architecture in Japan can help our architecture we have lots of hills in Puerto Rico and erosion that destablizes our road infrastructure.

[@TheOldHacker]

This reminds me of one of those travelogues we used to get at the cinema in the 1960s. It's the same bloke narrating it as well.

[@ger102001]

i admire the respect of japanese people for nature and honor for practice of traditions

[@christianmiller6046]

Also their respect for the elderly!

[@BabeTheAstrologer]

I respect your face!

[@shizuokaBLUES]

I've lived in Japan for 22 years and believe me, this documentary shows a very polished, narrow view of society here. As a Canadian I was horrified by the absolute disregard for the environment and the treatment of the landscape and waterways. This documentary portrays Japan in the way that the current government would like outsiders to see it. But its a very different view once you begin living here for any length of time.

[@Jsmithyy]

me too its an old vid but its cool will keep the gaijin at bay in the mean time isn't it ?

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

pegan farm what the biology in heaven is perfect ?how about the human society being defects ?why would and might maybe was a justification or compassionate love and loyal love get it correct right stabilization geographically is necessity for luxury serenity tranqulity security mercy justice peace holiness ? search engine spirituality for hours if that your fancy if oneself is able i have linguistics books to be concerned with.

[@omaroba1490]

This doc was very calming for some reason, I Love Japan.

[@yukikohattori8044]

Beautiful video! Well done. Just like others say, title doesn’t match. I respect all unique cultures of the countries. And I’m proud of my culture, Japan

[@Nytchade]

I agree. I thought this was more about Zen Buddhism, but I still enjoy the unique culture. I also agree, that it is a very good video.

[@sae136]

貴方は英語は上手です

[@rodolfo0506]

Thanks for giving us some hints of your so Cultural Richness a real precious Heritage for all to admire

[@victorwait6949]

the spirit of this place is legendary. wish i could one day visit

[@tcosmos]

This is one of the best documentaries on Japan I have ever watched.

[@jeevankumargurung2438]

Nice documentary of japanese buddhism.

[@dlbhoover7835]

Love japan from thailand

[@benfranklin9981]

This is a documentary about modern Japan, NOT Zen.

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

Ben Franklin99 And what if it is about zen in anouther country?

[@aaron___6014]

what

[@jammadamma]

I agree... the title is misleading. Zen plays a part here, but a secondary one.

[@grahamallison8641]

ZEN is a drum n bass producer

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

So why is that?

[@truthseeker000000]

As an Asian living in Asia, I respect Japan culture and their Shinto-Buddhist traditions. The Japanese Zen aesthetics are refined and there is so much respect for nature. Because they are so homogenous, they have a strength and identity second to none. The highly ritualised Japanese must have so much pride in their advanced and refined culture and traditions. They are truly the most advanced culture in Asia.

[@fauxmanchu8094]

tvee I'm Asian and I admire Japanese culture. They excel in so many things.

[@kennhiser]

tvee except they stole most of their culture from China. Including zen.

[@DanteOokami]

I personally would have said that they adopted culture from China as opposed to stole it. I mean concepts of Buddhism that China has, (if you say stole with regards to Japan), is then stolen from the Nepalese/Indian area because that is where Buddhism originates due to Hinduism. Personally I love the way that culture evolves and adopts and adapts to what is around them. The fact that the Japanese on a whole work together and work hard for their community and their workplace is admirable.

[@DanteOokami]

That said, Shintoism actually has its' roots in Japan. At least that is what I remember from studying.

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

tvee why while wait i am gloominess bitterness enrage vexation panicking confused because European ancestry love life in the universe believe in almighty Creator God ?how about written protestion for the living souls?

[@duantorruellas716]

The spiritual awareness of your exsistance in harmony with the natural world , this is zen.

[@prakharprabhat585]

Zen means meditation

[@user-oq4lu2ch3e]

私の文化を代表していただきありがとうございます。

[@Yai1950]

Thank you for sharing this video with us 🙏

[@toslo24]

Lived in Tokyo for a fews months, managed to travel the main island widely. Lovely, lovely place. Have maintained their culture so well while being fully modern. The constant earthquakes are something else though....

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

This is indeed the best documentary channel. It does not lack documentaries. It's very good at not not-having documentaries. Documentaries are on this channel. If you were looking for a documentary channel that didn't have any documentaries, than this would be the worst documentary channel. This channel, however, does have documentaries, and it is the best at having them.

[@dematlas]

such a beautiful country and wonderful culture. thank you

[@tenga3tango]

I hope Japan can overcome the ageing population problem. More babies need to be made. Make having families more time available , more affordable

[@patriciatreslove4449]

Japan is the most beautiful country in the world.

[@HoyTara]

Japan culture never ceases to amazes me.

[@morenofranco9235]

I wish I was here. Japan is a DIFFERENT civilization. Thank you, Pierre. For The Beauty of Zen.

[@DarylSolis]

I love Japan, I lived in this amazing country for 3 years, and I miss it so much I have decided to move back :)

[@cal31BRIAN23]

so, why did you leave ?

[@carrythelabelguy4563]

ok...

[@virelaeangami7429]

I must say Japan is a masterpiece n a huge respect for them

[@jiyarachel5139]

First time I am watching and trying to know about Japan...& I am so impressed. Wish I could visit Japan in future

[@nekhamanyu8445]

Of whole Asia,I would like to visit Japan..🙂🙂..♥️♥️..it's my dream..🙏🙏

[@chiudfdnso]

As a Japanese, I asked my American, German, and French friends, "What is good about Japan?" To my surprise, their responses were exactly the same. they said Because Japan has a tradition that has been around for 2,000 years and the world's most advanced technology at the same time. There is no other country outside of Western culture where you can have such an experience. The reason why I was surprised was because their answer was completely obvious to me. Indeed, no country in the world has been "the same country" for 2,000 years.

[@Shineon83]

Exactly. I’ve spent half of my working life between Japan (Osaka & Tokyo) and the US….Japan has not only kept its traditions, it has kept its HISTORY…. The only thing in Japan that I don’t care for are its earthquakes (I can’t forget the first time I woke up, terrified, in the middle of the night-to a swaying hotel room, on the 32nd floor-only to run into a yawning hotel employee, who told me, “It’s only a 5.0- 5.5,” and recommended that I “go back to sleep :) ….And while I know how safe & incredibly earthquake-proof Japanese buildings are….they still frighten me….

[@moncyvarghesek]

its great to watch Japan again and again

[@gshrdy5415]

Japan has no Christianity.

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

GSH RDY Then why is there Christian bibles making it to Japan?

[@rafahsharba2109]

Very good documentary Bravoooooo

[@tedsprague5599]

One of the best doc on Japanese culture. Thanks

[@fauxmanchu8094]

There are so many admirable things about Japan and the Japanese.

[@gshrdy5415]

There are admirable things about every country and culture

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

Okay yes there some heinious things about them.

[@complexionapplication8555]

Sooo Beautiful! It is like out of a dream.

[@marti-greciaodalyz1818]

this was truly amazing! for even what is Natural, is artful! thank you!

[@govindarajulu-kasturi9614]

Mindblowing experience to watch this Documentary. Standing ovation and salutations to the team behind this excellent film. God bless. Thanks

[@charliebowman785]

In my eyes, Japan is the most beautiful place on earth. Sadly I can see that teenagers are very influenced by occidental cultures that never include the discipline, respect for adults and in general to the rest of persons, art, beauty, tradition and all that makes Japan the nation it is. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@sean..L]

I feel so informed right now.

[@darijatole4585]

Same bro

[@tanthiennguyen9133]

Wunderschönes Style.....Vielen Danke Opas & Omas....Väter & Müttern....Onkelz & Tanten.....Cousinne & Cousanne

[@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405]

Thank you for introducing Japan. Please come to Japan someday. 👍

[@clusterguard]

a very excellent documentary, indeed. many thanks for your work. best from Greenland.

[@mirukaze]

At first I thought that what drew me to Japan was anime, tourist spots.. but it was really their way of life. The way they venerate life gives them a vivacious vibe. And it shows in their daily life, the structures, the food.. I wish I could live there and experience all of it.

[@MananaMan]

what an eloquent way of putting it

[@hdrake1000]

I really enjoyed watching this.

[@alexreese8151]

This is amazing. Thank you!

[@gpvarshneya7997]

Beautiful presentation - depiction of nature, beauty and art in everyday life.

[@banipalkorilseperghan4503]

"Soon, you will discover, it is you that will become the most influential teacher for yourself." Banipal Seperghan

[@ObakuZenCenter]

Bollocks.

[@Mo-88Re]

My name is Ren and I glad to watch this documentary!

[@henryecheverria239]

Gracias felicitaciones y siempre adelante

[@alhara4843]

A culture that learned from the wrong decisions of the past and rose from the ashes like the Phoenix blossoming to success within conscious harmony...✨✨🙏🏻

[@thefuzzylucario6716]

This was a good one. I really enjoyed it.

[@mtm00]

This is an absolutely brilliant, all encompassing documentary; and, once I released my expectation of a formal documentary on Zen Buddhism, I could appreciate its message -- seasoned with lighthearted observations -- that, in fact, the Japanese way of living and doing and being ... IS Zen!

[@OMA407]

M in love with their independence from religious ideas..And Hi tech yet traditional..We Indians are so stuck and need awful lot to learn from Japan ..

[@MrJaxyagi]

Excellent video covering the culture and locale of Japan. It is educational even for Japanese, like me.......Thank you.

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

Satoru Yagi why the truth is i am western tribal European that would might as well be third adam or Michael the archangel?💜😨😢😭😵😱😤😪😳😲😝😜😒😠😔😩😣😡 love life multiverse Earth's angry sad fearful because death is taking life .aspies hate gloom jealousy misery is eternally equal to hope love zeal joy moods.

[@gshrdy5415]

What are you talking about?, too much weed?.

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

GSH RDY what are you asking about did you not read all about emotion and realistic effects on history?

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I agree . Loved it.

[@benthekeeshond545]

Satoru Yagi, Nice video with incorrect title. I was expecting a lecture on Zen Buddhism.

[@ellesunshine5597]

All countries should live this way, all nations at one 😍😍😍

[@variedrun3743]

Thank you for the documentary.

[@propellerhead428]

Would love to live there, Strange, terrible and beautiful culture and still the Best country to host a Rugby World Cup in.

[@meteor2012able]

Fantastic Japan!

[@vedericacopacanti7575]

wanderful view ,and I love the documentary

[@artforartssake1181]

I am now enlightened in the way of Zen

[@Geemeel1]

What a great doc. beauiful not so much about Zen, but very very informative and pleasently narreted for non native speakers! Well done.

[@shourov4637]

most inappropriate title but never the less its a beautiful documentary on a great nation.

[@Odzerful]

What a fantastic journey! I thank you immensely for sharing this here and giving us the opportunity to travel to places that we physically cannot 🌸🌸🌸

[@gechenique626]

what a great way to show ur appreciation ur very formal.

[@manas5855]

@@gechenique626🙏🏻

[@zenmeditationchanting]

Beautiful documentary, thanks so much for sharing! 🙏

[@donaldbennett3773]

I love this Documentary ..Japan is my most love place I would live there if I could ..i love there way of life there dedication honor devotion loyalty affection ..I thank you .sending love too all and all your's from Michigan USA ..I am saying Hello .. where do you all live

[@santonigeek]

theyre very dicipline, the most cleanest country i ever visit

[@bobbys2643]

@Alex H Where are you from?

[@cosmicocean2868]

@@bobbys2643 prob from chicago :D the dirtiest city

[@johncarlolipa4328]

This is what Zen is all about. The title is correct.

[@lxmoya11]

Delightful doc on both Zen and Japan

[@AndrewTGreen]

Beautiful bow maker segment.

[@ghost84429]

Amazing documentary!

[@danielburch3377]

i was so into this that I didn't notice time passing,what a great documentary :D

[@thuydao8945]

Elegant, artistic, ritual, intelligent, interesting, discipline culture!

[@drexxsuma1749]

I really love to travel to japan.

[@kevintaylor1928]

Very informative and well done. Loved the drone shots and video of the natural scenery, and man-made scenery in Japan.

[@orientalnipper]

I love Japan, traveled there once, it was very good experience

[@xyzidor1171]

Thank You

[@osmosisss]

Beautiful documentary, peaceful informant.

[@sunilbaljekar]

Superb... very well made documentary. Many thanks and best compliments to the entire team for all the research and hard work. Could you please make more documentaries on Japanese life and culture in general.

[@olejakob9216]

Well not much zen but a lot about Japan ! Great docu on Japan

[@bicamillachingwa8724]

L love the stroy and how they maintain nature l belive nature has a powerfull force on earth and lt works some ppl may not belive lt l do belive nature works and thxs for this beautiful stroy

[@CJ-hz1uj]

So far, this reminds of a Luis Bunuel kind of “documentary”. Oddly interesting. Japanese will say they have no religion. I observe that being Japanese is the “religion”, a uniquely spiritual practice.

[@mikadeens7527]

Surprising lack of Zen Buddhism, but I still enjoyed it.

[@dickvancalsteren2539]

Get suprised in a different way if you are ready for it. Watch the docu carefully...

[@paarthurnax3878]

上空からのカットが素晴らしい。音も良い。

[@mysteriousiamjewishmysteri2373]

ポケモン ダブルの民 seems that Japanese are on way to polluting earth. while world is doing the same.

[@pauldunbar2441]

WOW how zen is this documentary,all about zen at the same time as not been about zen,i despair.

[@hansstraub475]

What makes Japan an amazing and strong culture is that it hasn't capitulated to multiculturalism.

[@paulziolo9241]

What a terrifc documentary! And the SOUNDTRACK!

[@seagrey75]

Beautiful Japan!

[@user-jn9ko7df5s]

美しい日本をありがとう。　美しいまま後世に残していきたいものです。

[@user-mk8dv7oo1d]

at 6:12, The tower is located in my home city, Ichinomiya in Aichi prefecture! The name is 138 tower.

[@theshirtthatjiminrippedoff5938]

森裕紀 that's pretty cool👌

[@SaddamHussain-gx9nc]

森裕紀 Very beautiful

[@elisahonda9518]

Yes! I live nearby about 10 minutes walk from home (*^^*)