Man Embraces Radical Simple Living in Japan

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Growing Small

Growing Small

Жыл бұрын

Rupert left the city to grow his own food and to practice radical simple living. He prefers his radically simple lifestyle (all manual work, minimal machinery, 100% chemically free) in the countryside of Japan over anything city life could offer. He lives such that most everything he does would be familiar to the people who lived 200 years ago in his valley. He grows his own food, lives in a 19th century farmhouse and cultivates his own tea. This is part 1, delving into his rice growing joys, struggles and how it ties into a life philosophy that's all about embracing radical simple living, finding happiness in the everyday work and rediscovering the treasures and old ways of the past.
The photos scattered throughout the video have all been taken by Rupert himself. Absolutely incredible stuff! He's worked as a professional photographer for many years and still does occasional assignments. You can follow him on instagram (@rupert.japan) or check out his website (photograph-r.com).
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@chocomojo9552
@chocomojo9552 Жыл бұрын
He found Peace and balance. That's Real happiness.
@adrianlouw2499
@adrianlouw2499 Жыл бұрын
Until he gets too old to work like that...
@happyfrietiez
@happyfrietiez Жыл бұрын
@@adrianlouw2499 I've seen 90 year old japanese work like that.
@adrianlouw2499
@adrianlouw2499 Жыл бұрын
​@@happyfrietiez How about 95? Are they immortal and need no looking after, ever? What's this I hear about an aging population crisis in Japan?
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat Жыл бұрын
@@adrianlouw2499 How many things do you need when you are that age
@adrianlouw2499
@adrianlouw2499 Жыл бұрын
@@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat You need someone to bathe, feed and look after you, that's all. You know this, don't you?
@carlvanmeerbeek7327
@carlvanmeerbeek7327 Жыл бұрын
I believe there's a lot more we can learn from him, 5 minutes won't do it
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
Thank you! There should be a few more of my views and opinions in the next episode.
@carlvanmeerbeek7327
@carlvanmeerbeek7327 Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert The second part was just uploaded. Great lifestyle, you found your slice of paradise. Great lifestyle and philosophy. Greetings from Catalonia
@akolangto4656
@akolangto4656 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could go there . I wanted to live in Japan for so long . I want that kind of peace and nature .
@clanpsi
@clanpsi Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert You should totally make your own videos. It'd be a nice way to make some pocket money for seeds and what not.
@TheMightyN
@TheMightyN Жыл бұрын
There's things you can learn about by just kicking a can. It's not that deep.
@cut_putashatsang9784
@cut_putashatsang9784 Жыл бұрын
Sir i belong to a hill tribe in northeast india, i grow up growing rice since i was 8, sometimes i thought that i must be one of the most unfortunate person born and raised from paddy field, your video makes me realize i was wrong the whole time, now i understand that i lived a life what most people dream to live. Thank you and god bless
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
I'm flattered and humbled I can add a new perspective on the your rice growing life!.
@cut_putashatsang9784
@cut_putashatsang9784 Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert I belong to Tangkhul tribe, our tribe have more than 280 village each village chief represent for the village in our tribe council. each village rice variants are different from other's. My village rice variants are considered not tasty, during ww2 a small Japanese garrison are set up in my village to launch offensive attack against the allied from Burma with C Bose and his Indian INA. Our(my village) There are stories still around that the Japanese soldiers finds our rice variants very strange and they like our rice so much. When it's hot our rice is sweet, aromatic, sticky but when it become cold it become hard as rock, our rice are full of nutrients and starch which makes it durable, A one plate can take you throughout the day with no hunger My village is situated 1670 above sea level, ending belt of the great Himalayan, during rainy season we live above the clouds. our water are fresh sweet and cool, any stream that flows water is drinkable, we don't have wealth but we enjoy the gift of nature in abundance.
@debarjandatta2170
@debarjandatta2170 Жыл бұрын
​@@cut_putashatsang9784thanks for sharing your story, it was interesting
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
@@cut_putashatsang9784 That is very interesting!. Actually I was against doing KZbin feature of my life at first but I'm now so happy to do so, how could I connect with you and others otherwise and touch all these other peoples's hearts!. Rice has changed alot in Japan since WW2 so much insecticide (which is why I grow my own rice) so I understand why those soldiers liked your local rice ... real rice and not hybrid. Equivalent of kodaimai the true rice of Japan. That is what they tasted!. Pre-war rice. In the 1960's rice in Japan became hybrid varieties to work with chemical insecticides.
@cut_putashatsang9784
@cut_putashatsang9784 Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert Your passion sir, it touch me. I've many thing to learn from the way you find happiness and satisfaction as a simple cultivator. In my place people look up at those who have govt. Job with respect even if its is the lowest ranking, us farmers are seen as the lowest, but recently the table is turning slowly in our favor. We grow our rice without any artificial substance like Pesticides, insecticide. When you said "weed is there for a reason" thats so true, weed is our fertilizer, uproot the weed thrust it deep inside the mud let it rot, weed is our secret to good harvest. This are busy days in our place as this is the paddy planting season. My village use around 6 varieties, all as old as our ancestors and 5 sticky rice variants red, black, murky white in colour. One thing i don't understand is you working alone, why? For us the whole village working together is a tradition, today the whole village work on my family fields, tomorrow our neighbors and the next neighbor, but its a tradition for the host feed the people coming to work. Visit my place, if you like it we'll see, we can find field for you too.
@shovelspade480
@shovelspade480 Жыл бұрын
Theres nothing simple about living a life like this... takes alot of knowledge, experience, skill, patience, devotion...
@digitalsamurai42
@digitalsamurai42 Жыл бұрын
Chris speaks truth
@mneech609
@mneech609 Жыл бұрын
Simple is when you are alone. Complex is when there are others who make things harder than they should be.
@kFavs
@kFavs Жыл бұрын
@@crisdeugzman3711thats your own definition, each of us has our own definition of "Simple"
@elfascisto6549
@elfascisto6549 Жыл бұрын
@@kFavs some are wrong
@kFavs
@kFavs Жыл бұрын
@@elfascisto6549 wrong in your perspective, everyone has their own
@pang-ngiavang1956
@pang-ngiavang1956 Жыл бұрын
I love this man's soul, attitude and philosophy. Wishing for many blessings and good health.
@tienglongmy
@tienglongmy Жыл бұрын
"The cultivation of rice is the highest thing you could ever do"... OK, I'd beg to differ, but OK
@shafin141
@shafin141 10 ай бұрын
​@@tienglongmyHe just shared his view...You don't have to agree with him if you don't want to. I also share the same view as him. He seems to understand life more than most people.
@NikJT00
@NikJT00 Жыл бұрын
It's a dream. He found the purpose of life.
@mikewilkins2030
@mikewilkins2030 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait till God grants me my desires! Mine are just like this but in a tropical place! :)
@mikewilkins2030
@mikewilkins2030 Жыл бұрын
@Aziz Azif you speak with wisdom, power and hope! God Bless you my brother! Stand firm and keep the Faith in a Jesus! The Father Will reward openly! 😊
@mikewilkins2030
@mikewilkins2030 Жыл бұрын
@Aziz Azif dito brother! We don’t find one another often!
@joycehearn8441
@joycehearn8441 Жыл бұрын
Man with a beautiful ❤
@bebobism
@bebobism Жыл бұрын
Dreams aren't real , he's wide awake and living reality. He's probably dreaming of getting bit by the snake. 😁
@gideonroos1188
@gideonroos1188 Жыл бұрын
I also live in Japan and recently started doing something similar in my free time. I rented a plot of vegetable garden from the city, and recently planted my first batch of veg. I've started baking my own bread and I do all my cooking from home. I'm doing everything organic, no chemicals or artificial fertilisers. I make my own from kitchen scraps and use organic 'teas' as pest control. Diluted vinegar for insects and a garlic tea for slugs. It's the most satisfying thing in the world, working with plants and the soil. Especially when it's personal and intimate, not industrial farming.
@shasa8223
@shasa8223 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, kudos to you! Can I ask how you made your way to Japan? You sound Dutch maybe? Just out of curiosity, Im so interested because its such a different culture, and Im always looking at other parts of the world, though I love being in/from Canada.
@gideonroos1188
@gideonroos1188 Жыл бұрын
@Shasa You're not too far off with the Dutch guess, though Dutch on the wrong continent. I'm from South Africa, descended from Dutch settlers and Huguenot refugees. I suppose I'm a kind of refugee myself. Things aren't exactly going well in SA at the moment. Two of my uncle were murdered in the last couple of years and that's a pretty common story if you have the wrong skin colour. It's a big reason I left. Couldn't bear to live in a country where half the people want me in destitution and the other half outright brag how much they want to murder me and everyone that looks like me. So I decided to move out of country. And given my own interest in foreign cultures, and foreign languages, Japan seemed a natural choice. My profession being linguistics also narrowed down the list of countries where I had good career prospects.
@shasa8223
@shasa8223 Жыл бұрын
@@gideonroos1188 I had actually assumed SA for some reason. Deep condolences regarding your Uncles. What a terrifying situation to be in, I'm so sorry you have been through what I can't even imagine. I had heard about white farmers that were being murdered, but apparently it has been suppressed or overlook by media. How shocking and disgusting. I am so glad to hear you have been able to make your way to a much better life. Really sounds like you're in a great place now and living a peaceful and ever evolving closeness with the earth without the fear for your life. Must be tough to leave home behind in some sense though. What a gift to have the passions that have allowed this new life for yourself. You're clearly made of good stuff and I'm sure you'd make your Uncles very proud. I sincerely wish you a blessed new life in Japan.
@elfascisto6549
@elfascisto6549 Жыл бұрын
@@gideonroos1188 how do you live in japan ? Are you a descendant from japanese ?
@gideonroos1188
@gideonroos1188 Жыл бұрын
@@elfascisto6549 I don't have Japanese blood as far as I know. I immigrated on a work visa and am working towards my permanent residence.
@getafixx149
@getafixx149 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to him talk about his views forever
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
Just checking all the comments. Thanks! Quite a compliment.
@ayakohirata-lohr1375
@ayakohirata-lohr1375 9 ай бұрын
Oh my …I’m from Kyushu, lived in Singapore lost my American husband to cancer, moved to Bali Indonesia with two kids, 10yrs now, living in inconvenience with chickens and cats and one dog. I don’t grow rice but I’m totally with you, your idea of life, sentiment for nature and ‘development’. I hope someday I could visit you in your rice field…. Best of luck and keep doing whatever your doing. It’s beautiful.
@maxholman4940
@maxholman4940 3 ай бұрын
My wish is to meet this man and spend a day with him. Work the way he works.
@royvanzyl1253
@royvanzyl1253 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing life he has.
@laius6047
@laius6047 Жыл бұрын
Debatable. Amazing for him. But not for most people.
@mikebogucki5832
@mikebogucki5832 Жыл бұрын
@@laius6047 Agreed. This is more of a curiosity for me.
@ICON_SAWYER
@ICON_SAWYER Жыл бұрын
​@@laius6047 yeah you are right that's why his life is interesting, i would like to know why he ended up like this. I am also following the path of religion and no desires so i can understand a few reasons why he is like that but not fully.
@djzip9231
@djzip9231 Жыл бұрын
@@laius6047 pointless comment, it’s beautiful brother
@hagakuretv
@hagakuretv Жыл бұрын
He is living life more than most of us trapped inside consumerism and fast and stressed lifestyles...we may have access to everything at anytime, but he is CONNECTED more than us.
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat Жыл бұрын
make the change!
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
The easy part is anyone can live like I live. So fundamentally simple to do it as that's actually how our DNA is pre-programmed but governments get in the way!. They need your taxes, they create cities, so that free living is discouraged. Hope i can inspire more to do as i do. Rice!
@mbogucki1
@mbogucki1 Жыл бұрын
​@@satoyama.rupert Umm no. People created cities as we became more advanced. Cities are the epicenters of civilization where culture and technological innovation thrive. Governments were created because humans created cities not the other way around. Also this life may seem simple and "free" but it is far from it. You become a slave to subsistence living constantly at the whims of nature. There is also nothing in our "DNA" when it comes to farming. Its yet another innovation of humanity as we formed communities.
@sayaboss586
@sayaboss586 Жыл бұрын
Than do the smart thing and go live like this instead of complaining how disconnected you feel.
@sammicoporsammicopor
@sammicoporsammicopor Жыл бұрын
​@Rupert Singleton, what does the government have to do with living like this? It's not like you are being forced to live in a city. You can easily just go live out in the woods away from society. Nothing on this planet is perfect.
@Copolia
@Copolia Жыл бұрын
This man is amazing. I wish him good health, happiness and a long life. Living the dream!
@Shelfighter
@Shelfighter Жыл бұрын
the title says simple living but this is what people would do everyday to survive and live. I think this style of living should be more promoted than the consumer cultural we have evolved into.
@leaf4267
@leaf4267 Жыл бұрын
I love this English guy so much. It is so peaceful to watch and listen to him.
@nori2six
@nori2six Жыл бұрын
He radiates the aura of Contentment 🕊
@poacher7805
@poacher7805 Жыл бұрын
When you devote so much to just doing the right thing and live with nature without doing damage it's hard to accept that there are so many others that do nothing but damage.
@naturepositivevibes933
@naturepositivevibes933 Жыл бұрын
2:18 "Instead of making money, do something that'll feed, so you don't need to make the money"
@100Noddy
@100Noddy Жыл бұрын
💗
@cryptooutsider6157
@cryptooutsider6157 Жыл бұрын
Car (oil, insurance, repair), children (school, hobbies), health, pension...How to deal with it? I would love to embrace his lifestyle, but is it suitable for a family?
@naturepositivevibes933
@naturepositivevibes933 Жыл бұрын
@@cryptooutsider6157 Our forefathers lived that way. But in the modern era, as we already know the available facilities, it's difficult to change the mindset.
@cryptooutsider6157
@cryptooutsider6157 Жыл бұрын
@@naturepositivevibes933 Of course it is! Some modern facilities are a real leap forward we can't deny it. I love to live in a natural way but I am happy to know a health system can assist me if I have serious injury. I wouldn't trade this part of my life with my grandfather's one
@n0madfernan257
@n0madfernan257 Жыл бұрын
inflation news is nothing to the self sufficient
@aerosolizedaids7476
@aerosolizedaids7476 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos i've ever seen, now this is a dream of mine also. One day I will do this.
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
That's a serious compliment. Thank you.
@torangclayruz4098
@torangclayruz4098 Жыл бұрын
As a native from Samosir island, this reminds my childhood in the village, worked at the rice field and gardens. This is all about healthy food from nature. Thanks for sharing this nice video👍👌
@danielaterrile4753
@danielaterrile4753 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine the energy of this rice?the love ❤️ 😅😅😮❤
@Merci167
@Merci167 Жыл бұрын
You are richer than many of us in Singapore. Happy for you, at peace with nature, self sufficient in life. 👍
@voterdown
@voterdown Жыл бұрын
🖐🖐❤️ …another thing that’s great about rice, it’s in the Chinese food I order every week! Ahhh, peaceful and sleepy rice…and big screen TV I love, love love! 🤣😌
@edivaughan1746
@edivaughan1746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! What an inspiration you are. Positive, productive and earth caring. ♥️
@chedubetcha69
@chedubetcha69 Жыл бұрын
These videos always remind me of the van life videos. It's flashy, catchy and looks amazing. In reality it doesn't show the actual nitty gritty of the life. The down time especially.
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
Zero down time. Reality. the filming was done over just 24 hours,
@Konushku
@Konushku Жыл бұрын
If there is downtime one can probably rest, go for a hike, bring some produce to share with neighbours, make a salad or rice cakes and have a good time. Also living in a village like this, there are probably a tone of festivities, over which they spend a lot of time and labour celebrating. So it's a matter of perspective, some enjoy these communal activities that seem so effortful, some don't, they just want to go to an exclusive spa to get a message that they worked for all week for that money. As romantic as it seems, I'm not sure I would thoroughly enjoy farming, i just can't deal with the insects. But then being a digit in the economy definitely has it's downsides too. Rupert made his choice, everyone make their own choices, it's just that some people believe they don't have one, and whatever they believe, they're absolutely right.
@Saturnia2014
@Saturnia2014 Жыл бұрын
Now THAT'S a happy guy. He's extremely fortunate.
@vadimkorob2689
@vadimkorob2689 10 ай бұрын
Not many people in the world have found their place in it and are truly happy with it! You are one of the rarest people on the entire planet who has found this happy place geographically and spiritually.
@MarcoEnero
@MarcoEnero 5 ай бұрын
I miss doing this! From planting, harvest, drying rice. Back in the day this is how I play and have fun. I want to do this when I retired. Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤
@nightagent1310
@nightagent1310 Жыл бұрын
This is my dream 🙏 I long for your kind of life, Rupert. This is a truly rich life
@deepwaters2334
@deepwaters2334 Жыл бұрын
The more diverse a garden, the healthier the crops and the better quality the produce. This is called companion planting and it enriches the soil with nutrients and keeps pests at bay. Allowing some weeds is good for these reasons as long as they don't overcrowd your crops.
@simplyimpish1055
@simplyimpish1055 Жыл бұрын
That’s how 8 I feel in my permaculture food forest. Each plant is so special 💖
@n0madfernan257
@n0madfernan257 Жыл бұрын
i saw thumbnails popping at the video and said "what! it was that short!?" your presentation with the video mesmerized me for a whole 5 minutes.
@anahid19
@anahid19 Жыл бұрын
Ther is a farm near where life here in Japan, they started to be completely organic, no chemicals, the even let the snails, (which are supposed to be very dangerous for the rice plants) live in the field. They actually making the plants more stronger. They also started to producing they own seeds.
@jonfisher9214
@jonfisher9214 Жыл бұрын
I go out to my plants at night and remove all the snails. Otherwise they will eat everything. I give them to my friend in a bucket with a lid. His Chickens eat them. I get the bucket back with freshly laid Chicken eggs inside. A good trade I think!
@isk610
@isk610 Жыл бұрын
I love rice too but it's great to see someone loves it just as much
@javasroe6541
@javasroe6541 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he don't familiar with Masanobu Fukuoka's farming .... he has a unique approach to growing rice without water :)
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
I am very familiar with Fukuoka-san and his rice straw revolution! I’m growing on 3 fields and one is dry grown like his method. The big field you see in the video it’s the first time I’m growing on it and it seemed appropriate to use the water method. Next year it will be dry grown.
@PAULGITONGA-gv7qf
@PAULGITONGA-gv7qf Жыл бұрын
Best way to grow rice
@richardtaillon1616
@richardtaillon1616 Жыл бұрын
@Rupert Singleton Just wanted to mention what a pleasure it was to listen to you, and I wish you all the best in your endeavors.
@GilBeloGil
@GilBeloGil Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert 応援してます!
@youngsahm03
@youngsahm03 Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert Hello Sir! Very happy to see this video and all the work/play you are up to~ I’ve worked in farms in Shikoku and Nagano, so I am curious about your visa situation for this long term stay. If you don’t mind me asking, could you share a bit about that tricky part and how you navigated it?
@patchofheaven7196
@patchofheaven7196 Жыл бұрын
Hes living my dream
@nw1424
@nw1424 Жыл бұрын
Long videos please
@xue5767
@xue5767 Жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@pamelamckenzie2685
@pamelamckenzie2685 Жыл бұрын
Love to see more of him on here I love the video its fab he living how we all should be living.
@shasa8223
@shasa8223 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful to see, I love this man. We would all be in a much better place if we could go back to the land.
@whilehavingcoffee
@whilehavingcoffee Жыл бұрын
This is simple but really hard work. Hard work with real value and meaning.
@AndulairahOfEarth
@AndulairahOfEarth Жыл бұрын
His plight emulates what I am doing in outback South Australia. Obviously different environmental conditions, different challenges but to me, there is no other work more noble than this. To live from the land as much as possible. Out in my gardens for hours a day, talking to Mother Earth, nurturing her, while in return, she nurturing me also, both in mind, body and spirit. The most perfect symbiotic relationship that we have seem to forgotten in our modern era.
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
Now that it's rice season I've been spending 4+ hours a day prepping the rice field, irrigating and weeding the seedling beds. In the heat and humidity, insects, that's a lot of toil but I've never felt such satisfaction. Even if some of my crops fail (and they do), it's all in the doing, that - symbiotic - connection that so many seem to have forgotten or simply choose to evade. We have wild boar invasion issue so the next few days I'm constructing fences. After a hrad days farming how good those aching muscles feel! How you drift off to sleep in the same state as our ancestors.
@AndulairahOfEarth
@AndulairahOfEarth Жыл бұрын
@@satoyama.rupert I totally empathise with every word you write. Whilst you have the wild boar challenge, mine is kangaroos. We had the driest, hottest summer (40+ celsius for consecutive weeks) and the poor kangaroos came in every night to drink from a leaking tap, and demolished all my fruit trees at the same time --as there was nothing for them to eat. My land is too big for me to finance a fence, but what has worked a treat in the meantime is really hard wire galvanised mesh fencing. (Wire even too hard to bend by hand) I initially used the softer wire, but the kangaroos would also bend it, pull it apart and then eat what was inside to their hearts content! A labour of love for sure. I agree, no matter the setbacks, no work is more satisfying on Earth. Insects here aren't too bad coming into winter, but in the summertime, ants on the ground are unbearable...and plenty of snakes & flies! For the vegetables, flowers, and flatbed gardens, I have spent a small fortune on good quality mossy netting, and every night, roll it out by hand over all the beds to protect them from the kangaroos....rolling it all up when I wake up at daybreak. It's the least I could do to nurture the earth to receive her endless ambrosia and bounty for years to come.
@marlenesabiooliva7667
@marlenesabiooliva7667 Жыл бұрын
Wow! A beautiful sharing. God bless!
@openmindjapan30
@openmindjapan30 Жыл бұрын
Rock on, Rupert! Beautifully done!
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce!
@joshuacherian6718
@joshuacherian6718 Жыл бұрын
Your happiness shows.God bless your works
@xue5767
@xue5767 Жыл бұрын
What he says is so true ❤
@tlnthelastnomad
@tlnthelastnomad Жыл бұрын
Keep growing! Videos on this channel are fantastic. Not manicured in any way. Just raw and earthy. Way to go!
@elaishh3533
@elaishh3533 Жыл бұрын
I hope everyone noticed the love and excitement in his face when he spoke about his rice field, inspiring
@xjuan7169
@xjuan7169 Жыл бұрын
Felt so at ease and peaceful when watching this video (:
@mao4324
@mao4324 Жыл бұрын
I hope his happiness lasts all his life. And that he can find wisdom to prepare for rainy days and old age.
@theamazingmg6947
@theamazingmg6947 Жыл бұрын
So nice to see you in your garden my dear friend ❤
@neisanland2503
@neisanland2503 Жыл бұрын
The most important here is that he is smiling and happy. you see alot of people thinking about these top jobs in IT and GYM where they work and work and no smile.
@Bernardo05140
@Bernardo05140 10 ай бұрын
Hey Rupert! I’m not much of a comment kind of guy but I have to say thanks and congratulations! I know I have strange opinions but I have to say it to you. You are one of the most rich and successful person I’ve seen in KZbin. You are the Man! Keep up the amazing work and thank you again for the inspiration!💪👌✌️
@tapaarn5863
@tapaarn5863 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating
@MrFranklitalien
@MrFranklitalien Жыл бұрын
guy must be in incredible shape doing all this work
@CYI3ERPUNK
@CYI3ERPUNK Жыл бұрын
i would be proud to have this man as my neighbor ; i hope he is doing well and continues to do so
@owenattard3286
@owenattard3286 Жыл бұрын
This man is simple incredible. The radiance that shines through his face. Chapeau!
@JDMRightHandDrive
@JDMRightHandDrive Жыл бұрын
What an incredible video and a peaceful way of life. The feeling of being free and not working a job to buy food and pay bills. That must feel amazing.
@embilbieblimblehead6827
@embilbieblimblehead6827 Жыл бұрын
my god what an extraordinary person, thankyou so much for bringing Rupert into my life
@hans4477
@hans4477 Жыл бұрын
Great video I love to visit your place some day. Next year I retire from my work in Tokyo and like to start a vegetable farm for myself somewhere in the country side 😊
@unojayc
@unojayc Жыл бұрын
Your an inspiration. A good life in tune with nature, well done!
@n.m.liyanaarachchi5234
@n.m.liyanaarachchi5234 Жыл бұрын
It's amazed me that someone is exactly think like me and doing thwse work.I always wanted the same thing what he is doing now.Only thing is he is living in his dream and i'm not.But you encouraged me to be that person!Thank you!
@Brubarov
@Brubarov Жыл бұрын
First, gotta have faith you'll find a land (an affordable one) and I'm still walking on this path 🙏 Thanks for the hope n guidance
@henryv.macadamia6423
@henryv.macadamia6423 Жыл бұрын
A very happy man, in peace and in harmony with his world. Admirable
@walatalalaw
@walatalalaw Жыл бұрын
If this guy wrote a book I would read it, but I think a few long conversations would be even better
@npeace312
@npeace312 Жыл бұрын
This looks like paradise on earth.
@yanglinluo
@yanglinluo Жыл бұрын
Hat off to this man. You have to be so brave to do what he is doing!
@rafaelperalta1676
@rafaelperalta1676 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your life, sir Rupert!
@sevenleeseven
@sevenleeseven Жыл бұрын
Very cool to see Rupert! You did it!
@satoyama.rupert
@satoyama.rupert Жыл бұрын
I did it and more! Even I am amazed at the outcome and how my life has become this!
@MrUled
@MrUled Жыл бұрын
​@@satoyama.rupert I hope you will consider participating in more videos, I'd love to learn more from you on building this life. 3 short clips, beautiful and well produced as they are is just scratching the surface
@cocolenchojapan
@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын
I met Rupert at the Minka Summit in Aichi last week. I immediately started recording his conversation because he seemed like a very unique and sincere person. I will be sharing on KZbin soon.
@cocolenchojapan
@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын
He mentioned your video, do you mind if I leave that part in?
@tatianaabramovskaya8765
@tatianaabramovskaya8765 Жыл бұрын
Share a link, please!
@cocolenchojapan
@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын
@@tatianaabramovskaya8765 hi, it’s not posted yet, but will be here youtube.com/@cocolenchojapan
@ItchyKneeSon
@ItchyKneeSon Жыл бұрын
Where in Aichi? And where does this chap live? I was in Shinshiro City, which borders Shizuoka Pref., for about 9 years. Looking to end up there eventually.
@cocolenchojapan
@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын
@@ItchyKneeSon actually is was a the citizens prefectural park in Shinshiro. I am working a a video as we were chatting. Please stay tuned at @cocolenchojapan
@philphilphil
@philphilphil Жыл бұрын
Beautiful message.
@Kenji-117
@Kenji-117 Жыл бұрын
This guy is Klaus Schwab's biggest enemy and I love him for what he's doing. Keep going being self-sufficient!
@tabbycat8760
@tabbycat8760 Жыл бұрын
no he aint, he is shitting money
@rabbitazteca23
@rabbitazteca23 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the rice fields and the farm and the work my family does in Yunnan.
@hamaniecheenibass5729
@hamaniecheenibass5729 11 ай бұрын
Mr Rupert i am from a tropical island, my grand parents and parents grew ( Indian decent) rice in fields called lagoons. I lived in a dirt house when i was a child...so many memories of wading in the rice fields catching fish and conch. It was refreshing watching this. You are lucky to live in such a beautiful place
@kimtorre810
@kimtorre810 Жыл бұрын
I love ds. We can't eat without rice in the Philippines. I love to self sufficient too.
@godemperorofmankind5874
@godemperorofmankind5874 Жыл бұрын
whoever that friend of his who said "you're growing a bowl of empty carbohydrates" has never dared worked on the field and toiled the entire day just to feed one person. He couldn't imagined how hard it is to grow rice or even his boring potatoes.
@malcfrost2895
@malcfrost2895 11 ай бұрын
What a lovely, peaceful and very tuned in gentleman this is.
@user-pe4if1xy2c
@user-pe4if1xy2c Жыл бұрын
Look at his demeanor, ive never seen anyone so full of joy and excitement from showing off his small insignificant farm. Im not even trying to be funny, this dude will probably attain full fucking enlightenment in a few years
@jocelyndrilon6880
@jocelyndrilon6880 Жыл бұрын
Priceless, treasures.🙏
@aurinsaint9058
@aurinsaint9058 Жыл бұрын
Need more of this man
@user-qf5kb1dy2q
@user-qf5kb1dy2q Жыл бұрын
Great man! Love your life there! Keep enjoying your simple but gorgeous traditional Japanese life style there.
@MacawAviculture
@MacawAviculture 3 ай бұрын
He is truly living a zen life. Thank you for sharing this video!
@lingling5278
@lingling5278 Жыл бұрын
Damn this guy literally found his peace 😊👍
@shaboopie12
@shaboopie12 11 ай бұрын
This man's story is fascinating and inspiring.
@manofchaitea6904
@manofchaitea6904 Жыл бұрын
He doesnt have any money to his name but, he found peace and happiness. Hes far richer than most.
@LooneyTombs
@LooneyTombs Жыл бұрын
This is so zen. I would absolutely volunteer to do this on a moments notice.
@pennyarts886
@pennyarts886 Жыл бұрын
It is a wise choice for him to leave city to country side, but it is also need a lot of courage. You have to give out your desires a lot. But you do gain back more, that is your inner health, mental health as I foresee this will be more happening in city life.
@Pandatwirly
@Pandatwirly Жыл бұрын
I instantly fell in love with this man. More please! 💗
@willm5814
@willm5814 Жыл бұрын
A wonderful existence, beautiful!
@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344
@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344 Жыл бұрын
Amazing and inspiring! I wish you all the best, and I hope there will be much more farms like yours everywhere!
@nwde7102
@nwde7102 Жыл бұрын
He is just pure honest and happiness
@DeepakGupta-ng5ni
@DeepakGupta-ng5ni Жыл бұрын
That's really amazing and rewarding as well
@frankiethefrank
@frankiethefrank Жыл бұрын
Living the dream. Good for him.
@paulwhiteman3625
@paulwhiteman3625 Жыл бұрын
A few years ago I’d have jumped at the opportunity to live this kind of life! Well done you, sir!
@stewartthomas2642
@stewartthomas2642 Жыл бұрын
Love your stuff kick on love it
@RahulSingh-pn6nm
@RahulSingh-pn6nm Жыл бұрын
You see that, That's the purpose of human kind.🌸
@Cammyhen
@Cammyhen Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS! ❤
@k1mpman
@k1mpman Жыл бұрын
what an incredible man
@grahamlindsay9798
@grahamlindsay9798 Жыл бұрын
I love this. I lived in Tokyo for five years but my heart was in the mountains, just like this. It was my safe place l.
@PurringMyrrh
@PurringMyrrh Жыл бұрын
The life everyone needs. I literally only subscribed hoping for a part two.
@DerekScottOHara
@DerekScottOHara Жыл бұрын
Love it
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