Japan’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Tree | Miharu Takizakura Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN

[@kezbot2]

A 1000 year old sakura tree surely has to be the world's most beautiful! 😍🌸🌸🌸

[@onlyinjapan]

Surely! The Japanese Cherry Blossom is considered the “most beautiful” and this is the most beautiful of them all so … it’s not a stretch to call this the most beautiful in the world!

[@raymondcenteno5835]

If only the tree could tell stories of everything it has been able to witness over its 1000 year life so far. And it's amazing how much pride Japanese have with their cherry blossoms. And how much they care for the trees.

[@onlyinjapan]

I know! Instead of becoming a book, it should write one! But there’d be many chapters on rough winters - and I think before the Edo period, the tree had it much tougher than now. Records before 1600s are hard to find, just enough references to validate it’s over 1000 years - but it would take double the time to explain it. If only trees could talk, I want that interview!

[@Del-Lebo]

Agreed! After my first viewing of the video, I had a mental flood thinking and visualizing that exact idea!!! It made me happy/proud cry!!!!

[@AlexialexisD]

wow ! so amazing😍😎

[@MrNajibrazak]

i was thinking about it and all i can thought of was blood flowing, the immense amount of blood spewed throughout history. Even as a Japanese myself the thought of living through the era of the past 1000 years is quite frightful. History aside this tree is in a class of its own, the tree among trees. It is highly revered and to me personally, i do not see it as a tree anymore. it is old enough to manifest itself into a spirit. it is something sacred to many Japanese, not just a beautiful tree or a tourist attraction which the idea itself is offensive for something many hold sacred. It is a sacred tree to us.

[@deanzaZZR]

The tree is lovely of course, but I was truly moved by the social dimension, the community's emotional connection to the tree and how the community voluntarily looks after the cherry tree.

[@norcaljb2649]

Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a top contender for the 'Most Beautiful Tree in the World'! I vote *Yes*!

[@jkoadventures7401]

Everything about this--video, cinematography, music, narration--is perfect and gorgeous! Beautiful work! Thank you very much for this jewel! 😍💞💕💕

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! To make an episode about just one tree was something I really wanted to do - a reason to come to Miharu, see something larger than all of us, something my great great grand children could experience. With this video, I was there in 2023 and they’ll be there in perhaps 2093 💕

[@jkoadventures7401]

@@onlyinjapan Beautiful!💞

[@Del-Lebo]

Agreed!!!! John is epic!!!!

[@carolineindacityphx]

I can feel your love for this tree, John. I love the many faces of the tree but I think it is magical at night when we see it lit. It gives the illusion of being illuminated from within each blossom. Thank you for featuring this magnificent tree. Certainly the most beautiful tree in the world ❤️

[@CameraGuy19]

That old man played in the tree when they were children, imagine how much emotions and nostalgia they have for the tree growing up side by side with it.

[@kumaonrain7955]

This is the kind of episode I love to see on this channel. This, the melody road, kodo, the station cleaning staff. Can't wait to see more of these.

[@lainiesmajovits3754]

All your videos are wonderful, but this one is special. Your unique view of Japan brings joy to all of your subscribers!

[@jason_from_canada]

A beautiful tree and a beautifully told story John. Seeing how it looks in the sun, cloud and at night really captured it's everchanging moods. Wonderful job capturing this ancient and majestic tree. That walnut mochi looked oishii! Loved your enthusiastic showing of the sakura manhole covers, great fun! 😋🌳🌸🌸👍

[@onlyinjapan]

Oh, if it didn’t expires in a week, I’d send it to Canada 🇨🇦 that mochi had so much flavor! I’d have to go to the factory and send it direct from Fukushima for it to work or drive it back to Tokyo same day … not a bad challenge! 😋 for June!

[@dukejpn]

I've been there in 2019 and this is something else. First, while you drive from the nearest interchange to Takizakura, you'll see a number of massive cherry trees just along the road. You will be definitely surprised and touched with the trees. And when you meet Takizakura finally, you can't stop smiling with tears. I promise.

[@Svenja_Schaefer]

I would love to see that beautiful old Sakura! 😍

[@Soul_PredatorYT]

I really love how you present things in the video and also not to forget that your voice is soothing and fits so perfectly in the videos. Thank you so much for presenting Japan in this way ❤

[@dogsavelives]

Wow. This is beautiful! Shidarezakura has never been my favorite, but this one is different. It is in its own class! I liked that you talked about having difference color/faces every season. That is one of favorite thing about Japan, having distinctive four seasons. If I have a chance to visit Japan during Sakura season, this is now on my list to visit. Thanks for the video, John! 今まで見たしだれ桜の中で一番きれいですねぇ。春だけでなく、四季それぞれの顔が違うということを紹介してくれて、なかなか面白かったです。きっちりと四季があるというのは、日本独特で、私は日本のすごくいいところと見ています。この時期に日本へ行くことがあったら、ぜひこの滝桜を見に行ってみたいと思います。ビデオシェア感謝です!！

[@allie1953]

Wow! The tree lit up in the evening absolutely gave me "goosebumps"! So wonderful to see!

[@minghueileong]

That Sakura tree is definitely one of a kind!

[@kisabeck9184]

Absolutely beautiful. I think one of the reasons everyone loves it besides watching it change throughout the seasons is that it has endured. Every generation tries to modernize it's surroundings and this tree has seen it all and still stays roughly the same. Of course, with a little help from us humans. I too would love to hear it's story of watching time pass and what it's witnessed. Thanks John for showing us this. 🥰

[@hellohi821]

Great age and great beauty are wonderfully together in that tree. Thanks for the video! 👍

[@andystaxes9811]

Yes... It is probably the most beautiful tree in the world because my favorite tree is the weeping willow. And this one looks just like that... Except all in pink or white depending....

[@godzillaganja]

High quality work as usual John. I'm always learning when watching your channel, and dreaming of my next trip to Japan ! ✌

[@filippoBTV]

This is another amazing video John, thank you very much 😉

[@brucewayne2773]

Very cool to have that nice Cherry Blossom tree in Japan especially in spring . Here in California, our favorite trees are the giant Sequoias and it's beautiful year round . General Sherman is around 2200 years old🌲

[@xyanide1986]

That 3000 year tree looks intense too. When looking at old things I always take a moment to imagine all the events it saw and also survived, 1000 years is mind boggling.

[@trevorstockwell8290]

Truly beautiful and breathtaking. I've never seen something so gorgeous. 1000 years is impressive

[@JaelMartins-y7u]

I never really stopped to think about what was the most beautiful tree in the world, but you did a good job convincing me it's this one!

[@onlyinjapan]

It’s worth going up to see in the spring. I’ll go again, to visit an old friend 🌳 unlike my other friends, I’ll always know where this one is 😂

[@meganfrank183]

For the Sakura tree being 1000 years old, there's no doubt that it sure looks stunningly beautiful. 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@UFOBobTV]

Beautiful tree. Stunning videography, especially the night shots. Fascinating history. Thanks for another great episode.

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you ٩(^‿^)۶ I’m so glad this one was enjoyable.

[@playedit0ut290]

Really impressive sight and cherry blossom tree.

[@Del-Lebo]

For so many years, you really capture the magic of Japan!! This documentary made my cry with joy and love for the nature and people who cherish it. Then the food!?!? Yum...And at night, that tree is even more awe inspiring! In my mind's eye I could see folks 100-300+ years ago celebrating the tree as your photo showed. What a temple of nature's wonder. As always, you make great videos!!!!

[@soldum_squash]

滝桜を紹介してくださり、ありがとうございます。 もう随分と実物を見ていませんが、今年もよく咲いてくれたねと言いたいです。 滝桜以外にも、三春町には樹齢100年以上の桜の木がたくさんあるので、ぜひチェックしてみてください。

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

Fantastic work John💙🎌🌸

[@BeefyKeithy]

I LOVE that every video you do, you always incorporate nearby food to some degree

[@Aintnobodygottimetodomath]

Thanks for sharing, John ! What a tree !!!

[@michaelsasano8622]

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I can only imagine how wonderful it looks up close and personal. It has a very majestic feel just from looking at it through your video. Thank you so much for sharing this John! Magnificent!

[@teresa_davis]

That’s really beautiful. The tree takes on so many different appearances as it changes colors..and as the light hits it differently.. and the age of this tree!..thank you for the history behind it!..Really enjoyed it! 😊

[@Snowkitty1424]

That truly is the most beautiful tree in the world, Great job John can't wait for another video! 😍🥰🌸🌸🌸

[@defunctchannel942]

This was great! I wish I could have that kind of karaage on a stick though

[@moncilu]

Of course there are lots of beautiful trees in the world, probably more so than this one. But what makes it special here is that in its hometown and in Japan, enough people see and recognise its beauty, they value and cherish and celebrate it. Generations of people looked after it. People travel hours just to see it, a tree. That's what makes it beautiful.

[@katecoronel]

seeing john enthusiastically run to each manhole is the cutest thing i’ve seen all day

[@kochichris]

Best shades of sakura🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊

[@nirsommer]

I visited koriyama a few years back during Hanami season and met a really nice couple, they drove me to see this tree. It's a really great memory

[@onlyinjapan]

It’s a short drive from Koriyama, a lot of people visiting came from there.

[@frankmacleod2565]

we will all grow old and die, and this tree will still be here getting visitors after we're all gone

[@marcusosborne3503]

It's such an amazing story. I can see the total love and appreciation all have had for this beautiful tree. It's on my list of the must-see when i go to Japan :-)

[@junjunjunjun__]

福島の三春滝桜 来ていただきありがとうございます！ 大迫力の三春滝桜 皆さんもぜひ！

[@RedZ1900]

Beautiful history

[@bakaichigo]

So pretty! I didn't know there were three of these grand trees and that they were all different varieties of Sakura! Wow :D Thank you for sharing with us :)

[@anantnarayandash4629]

As always, amazing video narration, direction and photography

[@spinncook7402]

Really beautiful! 😮

[@sakurapablo671]

A perfect icon to be protected! ❤❤❤❤ that’s why I still love Japan. Even though I’ve never been able to visit, hope I’ll be able to go.

[@nowifi8063]

I always love Japan’s appreciation of natural beauty

[@hritesh7]

And india appreciating cringe movies and boring society except north east india.

[@rurounikenshin9948]

It's amazing to know the practice started hundreds of years ago. Their ancestors appreciated and love nature and passed to their generations.

[@robertcrist6059]

When they kicked the lights on at dark, that was beautiful.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

That's quite a beautiful spot, thank you for sharing.

[@textmachine09]

You know when this man uploads a video you will instantly add what he features to your japan bucketlist.

[@stacyscooby8488]

Beautiful tree Sakura is my favorite flower 🌸

[@jaredsharethealoha]

懐かしい。I haven’t seen cherry blossoms for over 12 years. Great history and cool that it changes from pink to white. Awesome video Mahalo

[@thelonelyamazonian7039]

✨Beautiful.💫 Thank You! 🦋 Peace & Love 💙✌️🇬🇧

[@tomokotomoko]

Yes! The most beautiful sakura tree in Japan! 😃 I really like the timelapse & interview part in this video!👏Great video!! 😊

[@janicelynn3787]

I am glad there something on this earth so captivating

[@heroino89]

This deserves millions of views! Such a beautiful view!

[@TheBradylands]

It is so beautiful and a delight to see

[@malakangel9322]

Thanks!

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you Malakangel! ٩(^‿^)۶

[@CraftsBayou]

@onlyinjapan John, I love this video! Such a touching interview and amazing old photos. You even got the hanami foods in there! So inspiring. 🌸🫶🏽🌸

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you! I’m so glad you watched this episode and enjoyed it 🌸 ^_^

[@czarodzi9967]

That is a beautiful tree! I finally found a good nursery to source a Kwanzan cherry tree for my front yard, i hope in 999 years it looks this good!

[@srpk_khin]

Very beautiful!!!

[@KasunTalwatta]

You have a knack for good story telling.

[@MyRocx]

Wow such a beautiful tree. Thanks another snapshot into Japan's culture.

[@ludwigrx]

So cool to see John using a 360 camera.

[@angelicamason1650]

Thanks John. I really enjoy your videos. I planning a trip to Japan next year. Greetings from Australia.

[@gusgus2539]

Thank you

[@WeyounSix]

I love the appreciation of imperfect beauty in nature.

[@charcomojado]

Beautiful trees. Thanks John for documenting this.

[@thepowerstation2702]

"🎶 Could you be the most beautiful tree 🎄 in the world? 🎶" 😉 Sorry Prince and his estate I couldn't help it!!!

[@christieuyehara9212]

Thank you for bringing this to us. It is truly a treasure the history it could tell. The picture of the past was great. I also take pictures of the man hole covers when in Japan that one is amazing. Thank you again for the great content. Take care aloha 🌸

[@Og-Judy]

Very cool!👍🏻

[@jc2333]

Beautiful cherry blossom tree.

[@nightwolf6665]

A thousand years old tree 😮 , I didn't know this was possible, Sure this is another wonder and curiosity from japan . 🗾

[@cmcdougall808]

Thank you John for another amazing video from Japan!

[@tamalpias]

I love these types of videos John!

[@rkcpmr5991]

thanks for sharing such a blessing and beautiful tree

[@asuranrocks]

your narration is top notch, so easy on the ear

[@astroboy3507]

Truly AMAZING HISTORY!!!! 🙇🏼

[@thecraigs8909]

A king of all sakura trees 🌸🌸

[@creek2276]

this episode was really fun!! the manhole adventure made me smile !! :)

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Beautiful indeed. Wonderful work as always. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

[@renedugarte3898]

Very well done John! I have been following your channel, especially when you show your journalism skills.

[@clownearound5751]

Thank you for sharing this stunning tree John, it’s especially beautiful when it’s lit up at night. A brilliant video and best wishes you and the family

[@Lil-Britches]

Amazing. ❤❤🎉 this is a great video John.

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you!

[@gewglesux]

Another great Job John.!!! Thanks!!

[@Golgibaby]

So much reverence and beauty!

[@shinyamato]

the most amazing sakura tree

[@ophelia620]

What a beautiful tree!! I love your videos . Always informative, entertaining, and fun!

[@samlovatt6966]

Never in my life would have that though when walking in nature or near the forest I would ever say that’s a beautiful tree, if it wasn’t for seeing this impressive one in 🇯🇵 Japan.

[@bawintermage8351]

This is what Only in Japan is all about; diving deep into the beautiful, obscure and fascinating aspects of Japan. Stories, that only a true teacher and Journalist could compellingly tell. This is John Daub's element, storyteller.

[@BasHendriks]

Thank you for showing us this magnificent piece of Japan. A real shame that this is so beautifull such a short time. But now we can enjoy this when we want beacuse of your great effort in showing this tree on its best moments.

[@northbynorth414]

What a great compliment to last month's postcard featuring the Cherry Blossom tree, now having "the rest of the story" provided. One of my favorite "Only in Japan" Postcards and now a favorite Main Channel Episode. ( Last month we were sent a photo of another 1,000 year old Sakura Tree near Okayama that shares notoriety, but it is hard to disagree that the Miharu Fukushima specimen challenges for being most beautiful.)

[@northbynorth414]

Yay, this month's postcard just arrived.

[@okwrite7120]

Beautiful and all that street food has made me hungry.

[@Suede224]

Beautiful! Especially when it’s lit up at night.

[@bophaneanglin]

Extremely beautiful tree! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Bakapooru]

Thanks for the video. You just added another two places for me to visit.