99.9% of Tourists NEVER visit here | Extreme East Hokkaido Experience ★ ONLY in JAPAN

[@onlyinjapan]

Watch PART 1 (Days 1 to 5) Motorcycling South of Sapporo in remote Japanese countryside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ2wimWuaJunY7M leave us a comment ٩(^‿^)۶ we love the feedback. Travel safe & have fun! -John & PvG

[@sabbys7750]

I really enjoyed part 1!! CONGRATS on getting the motorcycle license!! 👏👏

[@DoubleDTVx2]

Great decision to break this massive trip up into two parts! Each unique aspect of both really shines that way.

[@swanchilds]

Hello. Where are your old videos? What happen??

[@TheLobstersoup]

I demand to see your bathing suit! Nice trip, even the bears are well-behaved in Japan :)

[@valianes]

I did a similar route through East Hokkaido back in May, was absolutely spectacular. Would recommend to anyone looking for something off the beaten path.

[@josephmiddleton3181]

Any chance you could share that route? I'm looking for ideas ;)

[@Suede224]

Love the topics you cover in your videos that other people don’t always cover! I love it!

[@clownearound5751]

Thank you John and Peter for sharing this brilliant adventure, I absolutely loved this 2 part series. There is so much beauty in this part of the world that I one day hope to see for myself in person. I remember your winter livestream from Lake Akan 3 years ago and it was great to see it in a different season. There are so many highlights that you packed into this video but a particular one for me was seeing your return meeting with Melon Kuma, looks like you have a friend for life in him John. Excellent work gentleman, excellent. Best wishes to you both and your families.

[@dewwicool]

Thank you JOHN and PETER for sharing. Your trip in Eastern part of Hokkaido was so so amazing!!!

[@aryogono6338]

A perfect RV adventure video complete with wild onsen ♨️ and roaming bears 🐻🐻🐻. Love it.

[@danthereaper1]

Always a treat to see this duo. I am going to Hokkaido next year, so can't wait to check out some of the spots covered in this series. Love the video John and PvG!

[@cristmh]

Great adventure John and Peter. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Next time, feature Kushiro. It's a lovely seaside town and seafood to die for.

[@janine6014]

Another great video, John & Peter! I recall watching the lives and really enjoying it. Great to see it all edited together. 😀

[@CardinalKaos]

Honestly was this just shot by you John? Cause if so, youre getting REALLY good with some of those drone shots. Tbh the cinematography all the way around just keeps improving with you and thats saying something since you have arguably the best produced indie channel on YT. I probably will never get to travel this area of the world so thank you bringing us all along on thjs adventure!

[@onlyinjapan]

We had backing for a lot of people and we both wanted to do a good job for them. Filming sometimes takes the fun out of traveling - but we balanced it well. Can’t forget it’s about having fun, exploring and experiencing new things, the Hokkaido way! I really appreciate the kind comment and will always strive to keep videos super entertaining and informative.

[@Geoplanetjane]

I was fortunate to be US diplomat in Hokkaido many years ago. It is such a wonderful place.

[@rexsexson5349]

I'm hooked on this journey. Love your journies with PVG. Keep up the great adventures. Long time fan since your other channel.

[@astroboy3507]

Love part 2 also very interesting vid guys!!!! Was excited to see what was next as the vid went on!! Great foods great views DRONE shots!!!! 👌🏻 The Shiretoko national park bathe looked so relaxing!!!! Great outdoors!!! 👍🏻 Top vid guys!! Shinzo Abe! 🙏🏼

[@reyzcc]

Wow. What an adventurous road trip! It's making me want to go to Japan even more. I never thought you could rent an RV! It's one of my bucket lists and hopefully, I could do it someday. Thank you for sharing these beautiful sceneries. God bless!

[@onlyinjapan]

Definitely give it a go! Easy driving in Hokkaido with the wide open roads. Japan CRC is a pretty good company to rent from - easy in, easy out. Let me know how it goes when you do it someday :)

[@reyzcc]

@@onlyinjapan I will! But I'll watch your videos for now coz it feels like I'm already on a Japan tour!

[@farismirrazakamar1303]

Great video john, now the hokaido adventure become my fave episodes in this channel 👍👍👍

[@jarihult]

Beautiful nature but most of the people hasn’t heard about those places i guess 🤔Although you guys had a great road trip😎Thank you John and Peter🙂👍!!!

[@deelee2bullet]

I was born in Nemuro and am so proud about your special trip movie. So nostalgic nature scape for me.

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

Another great video and amazing adventure, thank you, John! 9:10 - that's absolutely correct. ruZzia loves to occupy other's territories and then claimed it as "historically ruZzian". But never mind, we in Armed Forces of Ukraine will teach them some bitter lessons...

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Keep opening cans of whoop a$$ OZ!!

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN oh sure we will, Peter! Appreciates your solidarity very much! United we stand, divided we fall. Stay safe and take care - and we'll do the same! (of course, as much we can do it at the frontline, hehe...) 😁

[@mc.808]

Hey John and Peter, just watch both parts to your trip to Hokkaido. You guys have so much fun and a really fantastic time and adventures together, just wanted to say that my family and I just greatly appreciate all that you do with your travels and all the hard work you put into giving us and taking us to places in Japan that we mostly likely won’t get to! Thank you very much.

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you for sharing the adventure with the family! We both appreciate it :)

[@Robincredible]

Thank you John and Peter for taking us along on your adventure! I can't wait for the next video! And also, I think that this is not the last that we have seen of melonkuma! Melon! Melon! Melon! 🍈🍈🍈

[@UFOBobTV]

Hokkaido is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing this part of Japan with us. P. S. Your music cues fit perfectly with the video.

[@patrickdougan4066]

This is a first class video. Well done. Thanks for the hard work.

[@SShiJie]

The amount of effort just to get a simple overhead shot by a drone, or even the beginning shot of leaving the starting point (and you need to retrieve the camera), wow it's incredible. Japan is definitely on my bucket list, I really want to go there for the views, the food, the travel experience by train as well. It's soo cozy and wonderful watching this.

[@thecraigs8909]

The quality of the roadside station's foods is unbelievable 😋

[@yumiiiAllen]

Thank you for coming to Hokkaido! This video is great for letting know about Hokkaido to my friends who lives other countries.

[@TK-en3ui]

景色も食も両方楽しめる北海道はいいですね。ミルク飲んでみたい🥛

[@MyRocx]

Such a fun adventure, I caught myself smiling at so many parts through the trip. Thank you for sharing another road trip.

[@Matityahu755]

I love this part of Japan, it reminded me of England in some ways. Beautiful scenery, especially in Spring, with the Cherry Blossom in Sapporo.

[@IlmanSarifaza]

i really want to go japan. thanks for the trip john & peter 😍

[@RAZGR1Z]

Great work from everyone involved. You guys are a great team. I think you've found a good way to produce feature length Only in Japan content. Thank you.

[@onlyinjapan]

This was a special set, I’m glad this has been enjoyed by so many! I try to do a big project every year - the year before was fireworks!

[@M3rtyville]

amazing video. Great editing, great shots and it made me want to visit those places. Hopefully I can one day.

[@bronp1457]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video John. You guys did a great job. Loved the waterfalls and the wildlife.

[@michaelsasano8622]

Hi John. I was really looking forward to this video especially after seeing this on livestream. It was awesome to watch you and Peter on this adventure. Perfectly done my friend.

[@JimMendenhall]

Another great video, John! Looks like you and Peter had an amazing trip!

[@jamesnewman4351]

It's saturday morning and you guys put up the second part of your bike and RV adventure. Can't wait til tonight 😊

[@ve-viewer]

This one deserves a like outright!

[@CptFitzgerald]

Beautiful- you even got the high-five freeze frame at the end like the credits of an 80's movie. Definitely worth the wait for the re-upload. Thanks again, John.

[@mubarakal-mansouri5979]

Hey Glad its in KZbin 😊🙏🏼. It’s best work for John and Peter.

[@gbautista100]

Loved this Hokkaido project. Got to see parts of Japan other travel shows don't usually go to

[@laka0013]

This video series is honestly one of you best! Thank you!

[@whizfreedom4854]

Great video , it’s funny I was thinking about why no one goes to Hokkaido a few days ago, and then these videos pop up on my feed. I think people stay on the golden route because it’s easier to manage as being foreigners in Japan and not knowing the language. Not to mention lots of places require car to get to, and we foreigners can’t exactly read Japanese road signs off the plane. Haha.

[@onlyinjapan]

I understand why the Golden Route is so popular, there’s a lot of culture and sights and as humans, we want to share and imitate. But I do hope people venture off the trail at least once or in their second visit. Places like Hokkaido are so worth it, esp in summer when Kyoto is like a sauna, hot and humid. It’s amazing up north!

[@icedcoldkilla]

Your production quality is insanely high. You are the man. Im glad I found your channel again.

[@hautboisjj]

John's long form videos are always worth the wait!!!!

[@saitodosan9377]

For real, you can really tell why he used to work in television on NHK World.

[@Proberaumwurst]

This was awesome, great video, thank you!

[@cleeyy.office8851]

Thanks for sharing. I love this video and enjoyed the adventure with you guys.

[@danallen46]

This was a terrific video - a great trip to some wonderful, quiet places - I want to visit Hokkaido!!! I like your slow pace.

[@GilAsakawa]

You got fresh Hanasaki Kani! The best crab in the world! So jealous. I really love this road trip adventure. Thanks, John!

[@onlyinjapan]

It was so good, flavored perfectly - tender. So cheap in Nemuro from a convenient store! Taie-san’s store is pretty special, I’ll be back to see his family again too. Thanks Gil!

[@northbynorth414]

@@onlyinjapan When we visited the fish market in Hakodate our host pointed out the tub of Hanasaki Crab commenting that it was his favorite. Coming from Alaska I didn't think anything could best fresh Alaska King Crab. Definitely on my list of foods I want to try. Will be in Tokyo next month. Curious if the fish market there offers it and if it is in season in August.

[@krishnajhaSamayoa]

Awesome video and series, would love the snow version of this, greetings from Spain 😊😊

[@eduardochavacano]

That camping van is so great. Hokkaido is a dream.

[@chrysopylaedesign]

Excellent John & Peter. Thank you for showing us a "...road less travelled" experience of Japan. In some ways, a more appealing destination than the more dense & crowded Japanese tourist locations.

[@julieluna8509]

Awesome tour of hokaido’s never reach by tourist , thnx for vlogging these places. 👍👍👍

[@TonyG75]

Awesome adventure! you got it all, bears fox melon monster and a lovely nature onsen. I love it.

[@buildingfactory]

This tours shows that a side island can be just as interesting as the big mainland and i am sure we have not seen it all!

[@ChrisCannon007]

Awesome video! I can tell you have put lots of time into editing and thank you for sharing!

[@strappernick9891]

Putting this place on my bucket list! Love the hot cascading river to a not too hot pool.

[@gmusashi_45]

It just sound so natural when Peter narrates. I've been listening to John for years so I've been accustomed to him, but it didn't even occur to me Peter is also doing half of the narration until I'm a quarter into the video.

[@onlyinjapan]

Peter is WAY better than me but over the last 10 years, I’ve gotten better and more comfortable with it, can play with inflection and tone more to tell the story. Makes it more fun, Peter naturally does that from experience and it really shows!

[@cp-kt9hd]

I wish you had your clones in all the countries to make more local videos like these!

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

39:26 - Peter's dog-tag give me feeling that it was not only recreational trip, but reconnaissance mission for finding proper place for secret military base. :)

[@onlyinjapan]

Peter’s also on reconnaissance for good and girls 😂 his father was in the army and let’s ask him about it next time we’re live.

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Yezzir! 🤭 btw that dog tag is a way for me to bring my Dad along with me on travels and for moral support in the studio. (WW2 vet) 😍

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN yeah, their war stories definitely deserves wider sharing. Because when people starts to forget the stories, price and pain of war, new big war comes (we in Ukraine know it since 2014 and especially since February 24, 2022).

[@ToyObsessed]

Amazing. Looks so fun.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job John .

[@shirlnp]

Again any video with the two friends is a keeper!

[@cozydayzandnightz]

What a great adventure! Everytime I think I know Japan, there's always a new surprise, and it's beautiful.

[@Geoplanetjane]

There is wonderful snow there in the winter and truly great skiing. You can get around Japan, including from Sapporo to Tokyo by ocean-going ferry boat

[@ZBCSB]

Going to Visit Shiretoko Tomorrow! Thanks for the initial inspiration

[@rafidhassanoney4007]

I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED BOTH PARTS !

[@pabo9966]

This video you did it really well. At the beginning telling your destinations. Different cameras and with the drone above the sky seeing the trailer. Driving and the view around the car and inside the car, is it the 360° camera? I liked it👍

[@onlyinjapan]

Yes, we had 7 different cameras so we never missed a shot 😂 like falling on a motorcycle or the police coming, bears crossing the road or unusually highway attractions. Glad you liked it!

[@InakaAdventure]

So envious of you finding those bears!

[@n1k1george]

Glad I caught this video in time for my trip to Hokkaido this coming August! I will be sure to pack a jacket now that I've seen what Hokkaido can throw at you - even in midsummer while the rest of Japan swelters in relentless heat and humidity!

[@sabbys7750]

Actually, i would like to taste EVERYTHING that you both had on this trip!! 🤤🤤

[@onlyinjapan]

It was all PERFECT! Hokkaido at its best and we only scratched the surface for your own adventure 😋 to the great Japanese north!

[@TheAsianNerd]

That shot of that little fox is just...... magnificient.

[@onlyinjapan]

I was shocked as well - just laid there - chilling. Had a good laugh and rode on, let him be in his thoughts.

[@brucewayne2773]

Are you kidding me, you and Peter feasting on Wagu beef and crab while RV ing, wished my road trips were that oishi 😋 I wished I could buy those types of Japanese RV's here in the states. So unique and cool looking.

[@onlyinjapan]

😋 it’s amazing how good the food is outside Tokyo! Just tastes fresher and more fun when on a road trip. Can’t wait to do it again!

[@brucewayne2773]

@@onlyinjapan Yes, you and Peter need to another road trip, perhaps not on motorcycles though 🙏. That fresh creamy milk unpasteurized , they are so good😋

[@DmcDampe]

what an amazing series. I could spend hours watching content like this, keep it coming !

[@designingthewheel]

I am going to Shiretoko on a bicycle next month. I fear being eaten by bears, but it will be an adventure. 😅

[@onlyinjapan]

You’re in the .1% if you make it (and are heard of again) 😂🐻 hikers are more at risk and the countryside is so worth it! Cool crisp air!! Def hit Kamuiwaka Hot Falls and send us a postcard comment ^_^

[@AngDawaSherpa]

Hi John, nice to see you guys are travelling together, really enjoyed. When you mentioned momo, that took back me to Nepal and my old memory. Sorry to correct but when you say Momo you don't need to add dumpling, in Nepal, mainly among Tibetan and Sherpas, we call momo or dumpling. That now is also the common name in Nepal. I hope to take my family to that route (Hokkaido) for tour one day in future.

[@sneauxwolfeJapan]

Hokkaido has been my home for 9 years. You guys did it justice!

[@sirmione905]

When we took trip to Eastern Hokkaido from late July to early August, it was 35℃ in Tokyo and 16℃ in Kushiro in daytime, it even got lower like 10℃ at night. We thought Hokkaido is cooler than Tokyo, but never imagined that cold‼️ It was around 25℃ in Sapporo, so we only took summer clothes but we had to buy jackets in Kushiro. The hotel we stayed used heater at night and a/c was not necessary at all. If you’d like to escape from hot, humid summer in other parts of Japan, this is the place to go❗️😄

[@ernieschatz3783]

Good jobs guys. I'll be getting on a ferry with my motorcycle from Aomori to Muroran near the end of this month.

[@onlyinjapan]

What an adventure you’re going to have! Travel safe ^_^

[@spinncook7402]

Beautiful scenery!

[@中村智之-l9v]

Thank you for introducing Hokkaido! However, it is a pity that many foreign tourists do not know the charm of Hokkaido.

[@isekaidboken-sha7918]

Man, I remember the live updates from you two traveling. This was a blast to watch and makes me want to plan my own road trip next I'm in Japan! Bro trip!

[@sakurapablo671]

Definitely great for those who are planning to do this for a month worth trip within a two month visa time period, with family members that are living within Japan.

[@onlyinjapan]

Anyone living in Japan - this is a MUST. First timers probably stick to the Golden Route between Tokyo and Himeji-Hiroshima. But up here, it's such an amazing contrast to the crowds down there - with delicious Japanese cuisine you can't get anywhere else.

[@thelonelyamazonian7039]

YESSSSSS!!! Was eagerly anticipating for part 2 of this trip. Thank You John for sharing such a ✨Wonderful Experience💫 with us all. 👍 Peace & lots of Love 💙✌️🇬🇧

[@DgM70]

This auto played after another video! it definitely is the middle of nowhere but so spacious ! The food looks amazing! A cool video to watch in this darn Tokyo heat!! 😅

[@onlyinjapan]

Thanks for watching!

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Hey guys I just stumbled across your site and I must say I am sSO impressed! I subscribed. Looking forward to view more videos

[@henrychew235]

Wonderful, i remember watching the live stream from nemuro with the rv! Glad to see this final version!

[@oliverkyoto9146]

that was awesome.thank you John and PvG💪

[@bethbarclay855]

So entertaining. Your facials John are classic. All the wildlife you got to see.

[@jcstuart1741]

Wow, you really broke through with this production. Keep this sort of fast paced stuff up. Congratulations.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Great video Daniel-san! (You seriously look like Ralph Macchio)

[@hawaiiguy1640]

You can get a camper with twin bunks in the rear in addition to the bed above the cab and the seat that converts to a bed - can't say it will be very comfortable but it might work.

[@niacomp]

wow,so wonderful to see this video. Thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed the most is -eating muskmelons in very natural way. Planing my trip to sapporo in may24 Great travrels. Inspiring

[@rkcpmr5991]

loved Peter and your adventures. always can count on it making me laugh and smile.

[@david3199]

When I come out to Japan, you gotta take me there 🙂

[@ramsessilent]

Was a awesome tri! love these little rvs! i just have to look for 20 year old ones to by them in the states or ship them here! thanks for the share! stay awesome!

[@onlyinjapan]

Woah, that’s a good business - bring in these Japanese micro RVs and sell in the US. My friend Jared (Aussie) has been renovating old Toyota Hiace vans at auction to camper vans with bed and living quarters. Super awesome! Sometimes the US vehicles are too big, if that’s even possible 😂

[@ramsessilent]

@@onlyinjapan i know they have have been doing it for the few years in texas with kcars, and there is a lot of talks about mini campers being available in the next year or to where you can my them from dealers in japan and go through a imports dealer for a few thousand than some paperwork.

[@northbynorth414]

@@onlyinjapan Hawaii might be a good market for the small RVs. I actually toyed with the idea of importing smaller RVs from the U.S. to Hawaii and even locked up some domain names for the potential business. Had not considered the option of importing the small RVs from Japan though.

[@MalaysiaBarista]

Thanks for this video , you should do more videos like this . This is so special and interesting , so good to learn more about Japan

[@onlyinjapan]

I usually do a big project like this every year, recently with fireworks - staring in 2017 when I hitchhiked all of Japan. First road trip video was in 2003 and bicycled Tokyo to Kyoto along the Old Tokaido Route in 2005, before KZbin 😉 there will be more, of course! Thank you 🙏

[@haruyukim3346]

A lots of delicious foods in Japan but especially Hokkaido, another level !!

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

That was a lot of fun. I totally get about not going too far in any give stretch...esp on a bike. I used to drive for a living - emergency blood courier - in SoCal. I averaged probably 225 miles a day...on the freeways. I've taken trips by car all over California. The last time I was going to a retreat at Mt. Shasta which in the 'good ole days I'd have done in a day no biggie. I booked 3 rooms on the way up. My body can't take it like it used to. The good news is that I could stop all the places I wanted to and take a TON of photographs, which is my happy place. So yes, take more time, go a little slower, make less plans - and be open to what comes. That's the way I've taken my vacations over the last 20+ years. John I've watched all the vids you've posted on this channel and liked them all. 👍But it's been this 2 part'r with Peter that I feel like I was watching 'What I did on my summer vacation' by two good friends. It's probably because you two are such good friends and that just came through so clearly. This was my first real experience of Peter...aside from his excellent voice over work. 😄. Your chemistry really works well together. I liked the adventures of this trip. (John I'm very glad you survived your first bike ride.) Seriously. I really enjoyed all the scenery and nature and bears - oh my. My favorite parts, though were the Ainu portions. Of all the things I'd like to see in and around Japan, visiting the Ainu is at the top of the list. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and the fun. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ausmartin1]

Really like 👍 this easygoing, natural travel documentary style. 😊

[@TheThor2745]

Don't ever stop doin what you do...guy's... Fantastic video

[@BoyAditya]

I love this video so much. Really relaxed me. Awesome adventure, John and Peter!