One Day in Rural Japan - Exploring Kyushu

Been living in Kyushu for a while now, and been waiting for a day to go exploring and learn about my area. That day finally came, and today, we are exploring some of the beauty of rural Japan.
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[@TokyoLens]

FINALLY got to explore my area!! And wow.... and HUUUGGGEE stuff/events/hangouts going down on Patreon this month!! - bit.ly/TokyoLensAugustWOW < -- check this out! **If you are new to the channel: I spend the first while of every video release, chatting in the comments!! Join the notification squad so we can get to know each other!!**

[@thedanielblack]

Kyushu is awesome. I've been here for almost seven years, now. I can't wait to see what you find! Love your channel.

[@Maikigai]

What shoes do you favor for all the walking you do?

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

If you do go swimming, please be careful. Don't want to see any Currents or Undertoes get you. I'm one of those worry warts.

[@HarleyAMV]

There's way too little rural Japan videos out there! Thanks for bringing this to us. Most everyday/daily life youtube videos are about Tokyo or Kyoto. It's a shame. I find rural/countryside/small town Japan to be very interesting.

[@CptPatch]

The sign at 4:26 is a hell of a ride. "The Kumaso (the name of a group native to Kyuushuu) cave, where the Kumaso people once lived, is about 5 meters from here. The Kumaso leader Kawakami Kakeru was executed by Yamato Takeru Mikoto (a quasi-historical Japanese prince) who was dressed as a woman, so this is also known as the maiden's clothes cave." (It then goes on to explain the shape of the cave and that one of the entrances is blocked.) Aaaaand now I'm going down a Japanese mythology rabbit hole again, damn it Norm.

[@steemlenn8797]

Japanese Mythology is great! You can definitely see where modern strangenes is coming from.

[@morre6748]

Sounds like the Clan of the Otori book series borrowed some elements there.

[@Zunnunn]

I really like this kind of video, exploring rural areas. It's so relaxing.

[@TokyoLens]

Was a great day!

[@Zunnunn]

@@TokyoLens Yes indeed.

[@Kae-Lexi]

Until you get eaten by a bear

[@gadrian7853]

Yea, most of Tokyo Lens videos are relaxing and super fun to watch.

[@993pain7]

wow

[@megamcee]

Ohh, more rural content! Love me some beautiful rural Japan. Thx for the vid, Norm.

[@TokyoLens]

Me toooo!! 😊

[@MageThief]

"I have achieved absolutely nothing",, yes you have, you have achieved Adventure! Man, I love caves like that, well not with electricity and funky paintings, but just caves, especially those that have a history to them. Yeah, I love to spend hours and days just walking and exploring a new area when I come there, no matter where. And you are right, the locals always know the best Smultronställe

[@Shanyandao]

That was so fun! Thank you for taking us along :) Not gonna lie, the cave wasnt what i expected to see at all, but kinda interesting?? :‘D And the lady at the end was really sweet ~

[@TokyoLens]

She might be my favourite lady of the week! Lol Thanks Shanise!

[@allyd3778]

Omg Norm, you’re insanely brave to go on this cave all by yourself ! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TokyoLens]

I’ll be honest The second I saw the sign… All nervousness went away lol

[@mhurgle]

*_"This cave was made for me!"_*

[@MrWordcat]

Hey Norm, I've been really down lately but every time I get to see one of your videos it lifts me up. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@TokyoLens]

Glad that I could help add to your day even if just a little Hope things pick up for you soon See you again next week!

[@mardimccabe6207]

I am an artist. I grew up in Japan, went to an american school but was there for my teen years and had a huge manga collection. I absolutely adore the painted cave! it is a living breathing work of art that you can enter into! I would love to go back to Japan for a visit if only to see this cave. My parents both embraced Japanese art and culture and showed us how that for Japanese people making things aesthetically pleasing is one of the primary human values. From the careful arrangement of the ikebana and tokonoma to the placement of food on the plate and the arrangement of the plates and dishes on the table, everything is done with the primary focus on its aesthetic experience. Thank you for sharing this wonderful cave!!

[@collaborativelearning1]

thanks a lot for experience it reminds me of the interviews on the book Abundance of Less.

[@ChocolateMilkMonster]

Please do more random exploring of rural areas. There's so much about the cities of Japan but I feel Japan really shines brightest in it's rural areas. They're so beautiful .

[@collaborativelearning1]

Love this sort of stuff especially in rural japan.

[@sarahramos2919]

Another great day of exploring! The unexpected art in the cave made my day. Thank you! Take care!

[@TokyoLens]

Really threw me off But it was a very interesting discovery!!

[@thegastrotraveler]

Blimey; now I need to add a trippy day-glow cave to my Kyushu list!

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha oddly worthwhile

[@DANSDEAD]

This channel has quickly become my favourite channel on KZbin. Its 1am in Scotland rn and I literally love watching these videos before I go to bed. They help me relax and chill out. Thanks for sharing

[@aminat599]

Your videos always come up at the perfect time just when I need a mini escape and whether it’s exploring a mall or the countryside your videos are always the little mini break I need in my day so thanks Norm! ☺️ Hope you’re having a great time exploring your new area it looks stunning!

[@tcwhiterabbit7265]

I find Tokyo lens videos some of the easiest AND most rewarding videos to rewatch. It’s very much reinvigorated me to study Japanese again so I can one day visit this beautiful country. I hope to be able to make a connection with someone while there. The respect that is shown towards one another there blows my mind. Thank you Norm for sharing.

[@becks5867]

This was beautifully filmed, there are so many gorgeous spots in the area. The cave has me asking a million questions, but I love it so much and am happy someone took the time to paint it and rig up lighting 💜

[@sobashimee2445]

Exactly the kind of relaxing video you would want to tune in to on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing Tokyo Lens!

[@michelleg.4587]

Thank you for traveling around rural Japan. I miss living there as a child and still to this day, the memories are vivid❤️

[@AbigailinJapan]

I’m from a small, rural area in the US so the video really called to me from the title. Nature is very relaxing to experience and even just walk through. The cave was unexpected but awesome to see. Please take us on more explorations in the future!!! 😊

[@Janreytendo]

Wow Kyushu is such a beautiful place. Thanks norm for bringing us along in your adventures❤️

[@TokyoLens]

The best part is… This is literally just the area around my house! There’s still so much more to explore!!

[@mariarea4851]

Amazing...it was packed full of great gems...that cave..the waterfall...the sunflowers...can't wait for explore lens full tour of that spot you stopped at 😁

[@shannondore]

What an absolutely beautiful area. And that cave was incredible!! Glad your friend sent you to this awesome spot. What an amazing find.

[@NecroBanana]

Need more vids like this, bro. Keep them coming!

[@frenzyaintit]

Yes, finally!! A new walk in nature upload! I’ve been rewatching your old videos where you explore nature since you’ve not uploaded new ones. So this is really just what I need, thank you!!

[@briannakwiatkowski7965]

such a cute video! Love going back and finding new things in places you've been before. Kind of like little surprises!

[@abbyroadme]

This video was just fantastic! Those cave paintings were so beautiful.

[@otakuchan3173]

Rural japan is sooooo my cup of tea.. I love these kind of vids and man, Japan roads are so clean..

[@icy_thomas]

I love your vids dude it's so chill and wholesome to watch, I also wish to go on adventures in japan when i get older

[@DSZeroe]

There was so much beauty both natural and man made this week. I love vicariously experiencing these cool spots through your videos

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I love rural content like this, and please do make that longer tokyo lens explore video you were talking about!

[@CLARKSIDEGAMING]

Kyushu looks amazing! 😍 After 4 visits to Honshu, I’m ready to visit some other places outside of the main island. Looking forward to seeing you explore more places around your area and have your adventures inform what I’ll do in the future. Keep it up, Norm! 👊

[@thetypebeast]

What a good friend! They really knew what you’d like! This video was really fun! I’ve been wanting to do several excursions since I moved to Seattle, but also haven’t had a chance to really find my special spot, but I do have one I like well enough to visit weekly!

[@muazshams7052]

This is the Tokyo lens vid I've been waiting for 😌. But man, your bravery to go such places is to be admired for somebody like me whose having a hard time going into an unlit and enclosed spaces. Excellent video as always ✨

[@robotunicorn6462]

What a cool cave! I like the painted walls it makes the space so vibrant!

[@Niso_Sopas]

I always come back to your videos because of the effortless joy you exude. Just pure joy. Love ya, man. Cheers from the other side of the Pacific.

[@TennZen77]

Yeah, I always explore my new areas. Love finding the little hidden gems.

[@deniseveirum9170]

Rural areas in Japan are so mesmerising, what a wonderful area you live in! And wow that cave was really awesome too! Japan always seize to surprise!

[@Lily_0.0]

This video was so much adventurous! That cave literally seemed like some other world! Really loved the video💗

[@MrAsse123]

Been busy lately, coming back to watch your videos is always so calming ^^

[@monktondown]

The cave was incredible . It’s so awesome when people go to the trouble to make spaces like that more interesting. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@SuperbFairy]

I found you a couple months ago, and don't think I've seen a single video of yours I didn't greatly enjoy watching. Love your enthusiasm and the way you cover so many different aspects of Japan

[@WhiteWulfe]

That outtake at the end where it's revealed the lights are on a timer was definitely cute. Loved the exploration!

[@the80scyborgninja39]

I love watching your videos with my kids. All of the scenery reminds my family of the best memorable scenes from many of our favorite animes.

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you!! Hope you enjoyed this one!! 😊

[@luac5829]

I thank you so much to showing a lot of sides of Japan, Rural Japan seems really mystic

[@brayleighhope4246]

I am always so amazed at how beautiful the Japan landscape is. So breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us. ♥

[@nephalem770]

Thank you for sharing this! love these kinds of rural exploration videos in the nature :-)

[@AVan-xg9vy]

Norm, you are amazing! The places you've gone, so brave, so adventurous - awesome!!!

[@pydepyper]

So happy to see a hiking/nature video!

[@bookishadvocate]

Love this! Just found your channel while looking for rural Kyushu videos because I'm hoping to be there next Sep-Feb for a semester. Thanks for sharing.

[@ld1897]

such a good video, love these nature hikes, its so peaceful to watch.

[@drummerlad971]

Your adventures never fail to entertain! Keep it up please!

[@brokfan4eva]

that waterfall was absolutely gorgeous!!! Love seeing a bit of the shrine too. Looking forward to the Explore video whenever you do it!

[@marex1157]

your videos always relax me so much

[@elflass5544]

Sooo much greenery! Love those Choose Your Own Adventure staircases...though those log steps look like a twisted ankle waiting to happen 😱 Totally didn't expect that wild cave. Really interesting to learn about the '80s tourist attraction history. The power company's yuru-kyara also made my life. 😄 So much covered in this one video; thanks!!

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha Every part of your comment here made me smile!! See you over on discord and all that!

[@elflass5544]

@@TokyoLens 🌻😊

[@thecolortwelve3784]

love that I recognized the Tori gate of the shrine and knew where you were from the previous video. also glad you had the chance to visit the shrine as it was something that popped up when googling the area.

[@jobellet.6443]

I've always been a viewer and I never comment but this video has to be my favorite for some reason. So comforting

[@timmyZert]

Brilliant video as always Norm! And of course you also like plane spotting too, should've seen that coming! Been a while since I've done that but I haven't try to search good spots for plane spotting on my city either.

[@GeoDubVoiceacting]

thank you for your hard work norm videos like this really brights up my day again thank you for your hard work

[@zebrobertson]

it's nice when you meet up with others and all, but I think I most enjoy your videos like this, with you exploring and just taking us with you...!

[@Sobbouka]

I don't adventure in my area as much as I could, but Norm always inspires me and reminds me just how easy it is to go on a fun little adventure

[@Tej_gaming517]

this is so relaxing thank you for sharing and exploring the places for us Mor of this pleaseeee

[@chisol3508]

Love your adventurous spirit. Keep it up!

[@ThorPalsson]

Always such great cinematography

[@davidoliva3232]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOOOS, Japan has something really amazing, their planes convey that I cant explain with words, its just something that you have to enjoy

[@Liz-qm4rb]

Had a good chuckle at the end 😂 I've watched your videos before, but now officially subscribed 🙂

[@simonas9862]

Thanks for calm and relaxing videos Norm

[@jerryx2381]

Japan has so many breathtaking places.Its truly a content goldmine

[@jannaphillipsart]

I love all these rural locations! Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@Seisei16]

This is the kinda video i love to watch on the weekend, It felt like I’m in a trip to japan :D

[@katewagenbach8907]

What an awesome video! I've been following your lead and exploring my own area. I've found so many adventures and hidden gems. I wish I could share them with you!

[@TokyoLens]

That honestly makes me so happy Kate… Thank you for sharing that! Reading it, definitely put a smile on my face!

[@carrerlluna66]

What a great episode!

[@confracto]

I totally go out and explore the area and find hidden little spots. That you make videos of the same is what attracted me to this channel in the first place. Your constant upbeat enthusiasm is what makes me stay though.

[@Miketage]

Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@dianechaniewski293]

Hi Norm! Great video--I waited for today (my birthday) to watch it so I knew that I'd have a great part of my day. :) I'd love to see a walk-thru of the shrine...those videos are awesome. Thanks for all you do! I appreciate you.

[@carlfarmm]

Kyushu is on my list for sure. The final location looked like something out of a shortfilm I love it.

[@dekelec3227]

Another stunning video as always, keep it up 😊

[@acacia895]

Japan is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your journey. I went on a 3 week group exchange to Japan when I was 16 and absolutely loved it. I'd love to visit again one day.

[@tabarejmomin]

this is what I'm subscribed for!!! Great Video Norm!!!

[@alexklimczak4622]

What a beautiful video! I love waterfalls and temples.

[@WiscoMel]

Im so confused and yet amazed by the painting in that cave. Whatever the reason it’s such a cool space and fun surprise to explore!

[@JGV_IX]

What a beautiful human! Thanks for this awesome channel!!

[@kamuiyokatta4511]

Now i'm so addicted to watching all your exploration videos, i love the style and narration your video, can't wait to see more Good job brooo👍

[@tankeryy1566]

another tokyo lens adventure nice!

[@alisparkle2832]

It's super helpful and entertaining to see the places that we as (potential) tourists wouldn't necessarily think of visiting, or even know about 😁 This is what differentiates these "insider" travel channels from all the other typical tourist ones. Thanks for the unique content Norm! 👍

[@meltybutter]

Such a well made video! I’ve been binge watching your channel for hours now haha Now I’ve got a list of places to go before I have to leave japan

[@ahabwolf7580]

Wow, that's some really great scenery! Thanks Norm!

[@lindalangy4714]

I did not expect that vivid colour display in the cave! While really cool, I think I preferred the stairs, the trees and the waterfall. Thank you so much for another rural exploration video - I've fallen in love with these!

[@sarahspiri652]

We have some pretty forests in Germany as well, actually some very pretty forests but this is so different. In Germany you might come across a castle or two but that cave in the middle of the woods is pretty awesome. A piece of history just there for everyone. And the shrine in the woods is just stunning, so peaceful. Also all those sunflowers welcoming the planes is really cute. Love that ending because I know if that actually happened to me I would either faint or beat the World Record time for sprints down those stairs and to my car, I would be out of there so fast😂

[@flyingoctopus4304]

The nature looks so pretty, thanks for showing us Norm.

[@emmasmith3029]

Always love your exploring rural Japan content! Can't wait for the chance to do it myself someday, the vibes seem so relaxing~ 🌻🛩

[@Ohhcrystaal]

The sunflowers next to the airport made my day 🌻 I can only imagine how nice it would be to be in the plane and looking down to beautiful sunflowers

[@RShakes]

5:39 What a satisfying noise haha! I'm not sure which is better, the places you explore or that you meet people just happy to share things like where the good sunflowers are.

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

This is exactly a day trip I would want to take. Love it

[@Stillxxen]

Thank You for doing this exploring Videos. Through those I can See how beautiful is our World.

[@roydoncrerar2852]

Hi Norm, thanks for this video. I'm always gobsmacked at how beautiful the natural spaces in Japan are 😍 and those sunflowers! WOW! That cave was just bonkers, a nice surprise though. xxx

[@Pryexel]

The Painted Cave was amazing!

[@siamneko5306]

The sun flowers are beautiful! Thank you! 😄👍

[@CoversbyPatYam]

I love the cave, the waterfall, the shrine, and the sunflower field!

[@amycole3403]

Lush scenery, impressive waterfall, trippy cave, treacherously fun stairs! Couldn't help but think how much backbreaking labour went into constructing all those stairs, so that we could have adventures. So sweet of that lady, directing you towards better sunflowers! 🌻 Really needed this today, thank you! 🌸

[@simonas9862]

That cave you found looks amazing!!it's so cool