My solo trip to Hokkaido, Japan’s wild north

This is all about my memories of this early summer. I was fed up with the rainy season in Tokyo, and suddenly had an idea to go north. The Japan's wild north, Hokkaido. I started my trip from Kushiro. Visited Kiritappu, Kushiro Shitugen National Park, etc. Then I spent a few days in Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, and ended up in Biei, which is called one of the most beautiful villages in Japan. There are many spots in Biei. Seven Star Tree, Blue Pond, Tokachi-dake, etc. Amazing place!
Notes on traveling in Hokkaido
・Hokkaido is much bigger than you imagine, so make sure you have enough time in your schedule.
・Don't touch or feed foxes; unlike in the UK, foxes in Japan have parasites :(
・Drones are not allowed in the town of Biei and around sea otters in Kiritappu. Please check the latest info.
Some of you may find my walking style awkward, but that's because I was still recovering from a knee injury and I was nervous in front of my camera. haha
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The songs
1. Wandering Rework by The Bows
2. Nadir by Gavin Luke
3. Young Summer by Josh Leake
4. Life by Kevin Graham
5. The Value of Nothing by Christian Andersen
6. Sentient by Gavin Luke
7. Threads by Ebb & Flod
8. Simple Gestures by Yonder Dale
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Hello, I’m Sally in England🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧This part of Japan looks a lot like parts of rural England, even the port area reminds me of Harwich docks in the South East. I guess wherever you go in this world many features remain very similar. I don’t have the courage to travel abroad but if I did Japan would be one of my chosen destinations. Thank you for your videos, they are timeless & inspirational..from one introvert to another 🥀

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If i ever pursue my dream of moving to Japan...I think Hokkaido just won. This looks like paradise. It's been in the running for me for a while due to living expenses in the area that i could find, the weather being mild in summer and cold in winter exactly the way i like, and being rural enough but also...Well. Wild as stated. Hokkaido is just perfect.

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Shinjuku has quietened down a lot during covid, hasn't it?! Seriously, though, I never realized anywhere in Japan, even Hokkaido, was as wild as this. Beautiful, especially your drone shots. Thanks.

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Thank you for this great video. I went to the blue pond in Biei in winter and its surprising how different the shade of blue is during this time.

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Hokkaido is surely a beautiful land! So greeny, vast and full of animals which is make it an ideal destination for anyone cherishing nature. If I'm not mistaking, the image of this Blue Pond was once one of the official wallpapers on one of the iPhones.

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Wow, simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Take care of your knee. God bless you!

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Watching this video is so soothing. It is so peaceful and the shots are incredibly beautiful. I am intrigued about this side of Japan. Thank you for sharing.

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Hokkaido!!!!! on my Bucketlist..one day, hopefully!, thanks for the nice virtual tour:) So much green! awesome landscapes! and I wanna try their food too :)

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Hokkaido and Japan is just beautiful without the hordes of tourist. Thank you for your videos.

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Thank you very much for this amazing video .. special thanks for the English subtitles .. first time i see Hokkaido in green .. please keep making such beautiful relaxing videos of this most beautiful country .. aregato ..

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Hokkaido is in deed a beautiful place... Thank you very much for sharing wonderful place. And hope you recover soon.. Take care

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So beautiful. Gorgeous shots. Thank you for sharing these with us. I will go visit that place someday!

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Wow, this was beautiful. I feel like I visited Hokkaido alongside you, and felt glad when you spotted the fox. 😊

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I’ve traveled alone over several years and countries, and this is the most accurate presentation for the solo travel experience. Thank you for sharing these videos so that my lonely experience isn’t just felt by me.

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"after spending a few days with the dead Hydrangea, i decided to head North" sounds A LOT like the start of a novel I now need to write.

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The cinematography, the shots, the music, the vibes = perfect style of upload. Thank you

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I've been around the world. Hokkaido is my favorite place on earth. Nice video. Glad I found you.

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Got so much healing from this! Thank you. Pd: loved the global economy jokes😆

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These videos capture perfectly that beautiful solitude of solo travel.

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For me, Hokkaido is one of the best place to visit in Japan ... The landscape is so amazing and they had unique food ... Wanna visit again when pandemic is over

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I would have loved to do everything you did on this trip, beautiful nature! And thank you for shots of animals (sea otters! sooo cute!)!❤️

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The animals, the moon, the sunset, the blue pond, mother nature, everything is grand beautiful. Your walk is fine and the music is just right. Thank you for sharing Japan with the world.

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[@justfeellikeit]

It's fascinating that your trips are so similar to mine! Did a road trip in Hokkaido 2 years ago. Took my time going into small towns, stopping by the road sides, tasting delicious food, visiting fruit farms and flower fields, driving along meandering roads. It was such a memorable trip. Thank you for taking me back to Hokkaido again. 🥰

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Absolutely felt in love with this video., really. So many beautiful places to discover in my lovely Japan! Wishing to be back soon and explore Hokkaido and Okinawa! (P.S.: beautiful hands, by the way)

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Beautifully done, as usual..there must be a dairy farm nearby, seeing all those Holsteins..

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Coming from both Austria and Italy, I must say this in parts looks soooo familiar haha! Especially northern Italy and the easter, flatter parts of Austria. I really enjoyed watching this, my curiosity on Japan is growing more and more and I'm planing to go there as soon as possible. Thanks for the wonderful visuals!

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Beautiful part of Japan ! Thank you Ryo san for sharing your amazing work, I particularly appreciate the Mount Tokachi part, so refreshing... All the best and happy Sunday :)

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This video makes me feel like I've been to Hokkaido. It was so beautiful!

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I always feel so relaxed and peaceful 😌 after watching your videos. So beautiful! I thought about global economy when watching this too 🤣

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All of my senses are engaged by the textures contained herein. Beautiful, haunting music accompanied by supreme nature...wraps around me & pulls me in. I am a willing captive. Thank you for this!!

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Thanks for this lovely and inspiring video; just by looking at the footage of this experience of yours, as an introvert, i found myself thinking about nature, animals, whatever element belongs to our world and surrounds us, and express gratitude towards each of them. They're just perfect and healing in their simplicity. I also love your observation spirit, especially when stated that the sea otter might be thinking about global economy, sometimes you just gotta stop and embrace what comes to your mind, like you did Thank you again Ryo

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you never fail to inspire me... can't wait to hit the road again

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Crazy how in most of the places there’s not a single person and there’s no talking just calm music with beautiful and peaceful nature amazing shots as well

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I love Hokkaido 😍, I been to Hokkaido twice, and still planning to go there in a near future. I am from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

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I can't stopped watching this presentation again and again. One of your best films made. It generates more inspiration to keep a healthy environment. Thank you again...

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You videos really do show the true beauty of Japan's countryside. Not to mention the sounds of nature really are relaxing. Watching this makes me want to travel to Japan to witness it with my own eyes!!! Great videos

[@thetimitzers]

What an absolutely incredible video. I love the way you put every element - the videography, sounds, narrative, etc. - to make one simple but impactful story about your trip to the beautiful nature that is Hokkaido. Sometimes I felt frustrated by not being able to capture the beauty in front of my eyes to my photos, but I feel this video perfectly captures that. If I ever decide to became a videographer, the videos you made on your channel are what I aspire to make. Thank you very much for this lovely work of art, and looking forward to many more of it in the future! P.S.: I happened to visit some of the places in this video a few years ago, namely that spot in Biei where they have that triangular building and also the blue pond! That photo gallery shop (shown on 19:23) sold some lovely photos of the local landscape and we bought some of them as souvenir at home.

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I'm sure that was a memorable and exciting solo trip for you. The aerial footage of the winding roads, hills, valleys, mountains, green lush forest blanketing the hills, cows, horses and ... , I can go on. It was an amazingly beautiful trip. Wow, wow ❤🥰🤩 That was a great ride. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@euphoriajaja7334]

Me da mucha tristeza pensar que jamás conoceré un lugar así de hermoso y tranquilo. Gracias por documentar tu experiencia. Fue muy relajante ver tu video.