ONE LIFE LIVE IT! Land Rover CHEERS72 - JAPAN. Part1 (Ep145)

The annual Land Rover Japan meeting takes place every year in the beautiful town of Karuizawa.
The Japanese certainly know how to look after their Landy's, watch the video and we reckon you'll agree.
Some of the most stunning Defenders and other model Land Rovers we've ever seen.
So many awesome people showed up for a weekend of camping off-road, awesome food, making new friends and of course showing off their Land Rovers to other enthusiasts.
People travelled from all over Japan to be here for the event. It was such an incredible weekend and we were absolutely honoured to be a part of it.
Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.

[@barothehappydog967]

I love your video's, keep going and safe trafels

[@gen_eric]

Coucou. Merci à nouveau de nous montrer cet environnement humain au top ! Bonne suite à tout le monde ...

[@badgerpa9]

A bunch of neat vehicles, the Zero Pod is a a neat idea I hope he does well with it. Glad you are having fun. In South Australia police told people they could not walk their dog outside. I would like to taste that homemade wine mix I have had mulled wine that was very good and very nasty, that looked tasty. I hope you stay safe and have fun traveling.

[@Simonandisla]

What a fab looking event. Land Rover heaven guys 👍👍

[@thomasmuller2847]

Watching your videos is one of my weekend-highlights! You both are so amazing and I love the way, you meet so many kind people. Sympathic, open minded and curious for other people - that’s how mankind should be. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@gilliandearle9771]

Another great video, couldn’t stop smiling. What gorgeous people, you are making some beautiful friends, so friendly, funny and hospitable. Just loved this episode as always. Love Mum ❤️❤️🥰

[@mrchams]

What amazing people. I love Japan

[@edwardmilsom4760]

As ever, brilliant.

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Next video intro should be: "Hey mates, I'm Leigh with my Frenchy wifey traveling from land of under to the top of Eiffel Tower and the world on our way". With a heavy aussie accent. What a great display of beauty on wheels. ¡PURA VIDA!

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

That portable yurt is amazing, like the energetic music at the end of the episode.

[@geleklobsang4722]

What cool awesomeness only happen in Japan, Japan I m coming....xoxo

[@MichaelReist]

Thanks for bringing a smile on my face ...

[@peterirvine5417]

love this episode. So much love and friendship. Camping truely is universal.

[@johndiaz7240]

Thank you , keep up your spirits be safe.

[@Fe_lix]

The big advantage of a Land Rover convoy is you don't need to fear to lose sight of the vehicle in front of you. You just have to follow the oil track. Great video as usual, Impatient to see next week one's !

[@grahameroberts8109]

Land Rovers are like male dogs; they leave their mark wherever they go! 😂👍🏻🦘🙏🏽

[@tsuyoshi_films]

great!! I also participated in LAND ROVER CHEERS72 😃

[@tylercollinsphoto]

The hospitality of the Japanese is insane!

[@s.j.v.7976]

Amazing people, amazing rides. Such a great episode. Thanks for sharing this...

[@themartiandefender2128]

Great Defender get together in the woods ! Missing my truck so helped cheer me up !!

[@jofher007]

That was Awesome looking forward too watch the second part

[@gme273]

Thoroughly disappointed no 5 Door series 1, Pinzgaver Stole the show and Leigh, I'm GREEN with envy at you getting a drive of this awesome Pinzgaver, you you you luck buggar hahahahah. big fan from Australia

[@nurlan5525]

I cracked up "my husband Lee"!!! That diesel sound is awesome!

[@leighdearle5965]

😂😂😂

[@zbig832]

Very very cool video. Well done. Congrats!

[@grahameroberts8109]

Great video which shows how different cultures can combine and not collide! When you finally return to Oz, a convoy of Land Rovers should escort you to your home. Keep up the wonderful diplomacy. I think you both will put on the kilos with all that delicious food. 🦘🦘🦘🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@stebee9743]

Sooooooooo jealous, looks like you guys are having an absolute blast, awesome!!!!

[@harleycg75]

So glad you shared this with us.lovely people and great landrover s

[@karltext7350]

What a great Review about a Defender meeting. I know one for sure. When you ever leave Japan, at least one Fan-club of Grizzly n'Bear will remain. Love you!

[@andrewdavies2975]

OMG,just blown away with how enthusiastic everyone was with their landrovers and what a experience.can't wait till the next episode.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Holiday punch with a punch, nice! Enjoyed the surf beat!

[@HotelGoldenTree]

Ferocious 😀 faithful family of Land rovers.

[@Weedeogram]

wow, Landover paradise there in Japan!

[@joinwithmrkmvr8484]

Great and love you all rover families 👍❤️❤️lots of love from Kerala India ❤️👍👍I am eagerly waiting for your Indian trip ❤️👍

[@kinanthiasmara2984]

So cool, cannot wait the next episode. 😆😆

[@lauramartin4899]

My goodness guys!!! Japanese people is just soooo sweet!! You guys are stuck in the best country of the planet!! I envy you both!! Enjoy this time... is a blessing!!

[@brianjohnman2131]

Awesome guys looks like real fun, excellent people. Awe the best 👍👍

[@jtsinspain]

Wonderful event! Thanks for sharing. Watched it all through non-stop :)

[@stevestott3652]

Always enjoyed going to Land Rover events so mush like going to a family reunion . Looking forward to seeing part two . Japan has been awesome seeing it threw your eyes . Was not on my list to overland to But now really want to visit now . Cheers for showing us all your over landing friends such a awesome country. Thanks from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.

[@AlexanderBeck]

Can’t wait for Part II

[@mariodelmare3992]

It was nice to meet you. Thank you for introducing our ZERO POD. Hope to see you again!

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you very much. Did you see somebody was interested in the comments section?

[@mariodelmare3992]

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[@beebysill]

your videos always fill me with so much joy!!

[@seanslattery2535]

Stunning...I think is one of those videos that I will watch a few times...every second it is a new defender.

[@mariitoo12]

Hello from Bahia Blanca Argentina, I have a rigid pop up camper on amarok, I always follow them and I would like to enjoy all that camaraderie ..... I enjoy seeing them happy, I hug.

[@quintessentialquinn1136]

Wow! What a turn out. I have never seen so many Land Rovers at one time. Looks like a lot of good people enjoying their 4X4's and reuniting with friends. Nice video.

[@paulnewman5975]

What an amazing place to be stuck in. Such lovely people it would seem. Enjoy 😉

[@patricebarrois6797]

Épisode très convivial c’est avec plaisir qu’on le regarde surtout avec les sous titres 😊

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

I ilke camping i like land rover fc from thailand.

[@tube11s11s11]

I am so glad you found Land Rover Club family as company, God bless you, stay safe, healthy and strong.🙏

[@ViDiaz]

Beautiful video full of beautiful people!! Like it!!! Nice to see that adventure and camping/overland spirit in all them! 😄😄👍🏼

[@ericfrancois4270]

different travel !! nice !!

[@clementihammock7572]

I have the luck to watch this episode....real nice.

[@45janie]

Love'd the video guys,i dont think i could of eaten the defender cookie🙈 the warm punch looked amazing please send me your recipe, id love some for Christmas Eve Stay save Re,dave

[@leighdearle5965]

It took us a few days to finally eat the cookies 🍪😉

[@titaniumgear690]

Love that sweater Steph. (I'm something of a gearhead dude...)

[@jacquelinehauser1799]

Its great to see so many happy peoples! Beau reportage, Merci

[@Ford_TImelord]

The care and attention to detail is amazing The fact that these meets seem really family friendly and a distinct lack of overt macho behaviour if refreshing

[@leighdearle5965]

The vehicles were in immaculate condition for the age. You're absolutely right the meetings here are so respectful and nice ❤️🇯🇵

[@insanity4232]

Truly amazing ❤️ awesome 👍

[@BRP_USA]

I spent a lot of time in Japan in the 80's. Awesome place and people. Would you guys consider taking a ferry to Okinawa for some exploration?

[@leighdearle5965]

We certainly are considering it. The price to get the vehicle down there and back is really high so if we do go we're thinking to leave the truck in Kyushu and just go ourselves with the backpacks.

[@BRP_USA]

@@leighdearle5965 Appreciate the reply, Leigh! Sounds good. Proud of you guys and, if you ever make it to Western Colorado, you have a place to land. Cheers!

[@reinheartsimarmata3670]

so enjoy this episode 👍👍👍👍

[@bobhewlett3633]

Cool video. Looks like great fun. Travel safe.

[@saschaeuler7883]

WoW... really great adventure awesome and unique people. Wish you all the best from Cadiz- Southern Spain

[@nigeljoshua394]

Great episode, and looked fantastic on the TV - first time I’ve tried linking the iPad to our old not so smart TV. Would be grateful if you could post one of those 50th anniversary 90’s to Perth. Should arrive just in time for Christmas! Stay safe.

[@leighdearle5965]

Haha no worries we'll see what we can do 😜 Glad to hear you got the video up on the big screen 😍

[@bryancohn9406]

Loved this episode, your music choices really fit the mood and flow. Fantastic!

[@sukottora]

Ahh! What an adventure! Great vid you two!

[@roguegunfighter9194]

Thank you guys so much for another incredible video! I can't speak for anyone else, but you are such an inspiration to me! Even when life throws a wrench into the works and there are setbacks seeing you live the dream keeps me focused and working towards my own goals of traveling. Please keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing your adventures with us all. You never know how many people you inspire and motivate!

[@chrisworsnop7805]

Gotta love the goon bag. Love all the Defenders, it's why I will never sell mine, in a special club for life.

[@leighdearle5965]

Can't beat the goon bag 😜 Led to many a messy night as a teenager 😂

[@rdunn162]

I was in Japan in February 2009, and saw a familiar face in your video. We stayed at Edohara Pension. Fabulous place and people!

[@bullheartstrump]

An Ohio license plate in Japan. Something I didn't expect to see!

[@joelletendre1011]

Steph looks a little too happy and comfortable in that new Defender. LOL

[@leighdearle5965]

Yes I agree 😜

[@jaymasurkar2939]

Your videos are amazing . pretty much TV show quality production

[@aaronscott6321]

Really enjoyed the video guys. You have really opened my eyes to japan!

[@mf1424]

Hi! A big smile from Poland!

[@peterfritz612]

Brilliant episode guys. Looked like so much fun

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks so much mate it certainly was a great weekend ❤️

[@jdenmark1287]

Best Video Ever!!!!

[@scumpert]

Looks like you had an awesome time!

[@Colibry6]

Great start guys ,when Leigh is saying with my husband : ))) Ahahahahaha

Parabéns,q alegria,um dia eu chego lá

[@nerdskiii]

loved this episode! almost makes me want to sell the hilux and join in 🤣 (I would never sell the hilux!)

[@bensassimabrouk3958]

you guys are amazing !

[@rullrover]

Defender United 😀😘

[@imranahmad5036]

good job guys.God bles u.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacqueslanoie3103]

Et bien ça se voit comme le nez au milieu du visage, tout le monde semble très très heureux d'être à ce grand événement. J'ai hâte de voir la prochaine vidéo. Pour ce qui est des couleurs en forêt automnale, c'est au Québec qu'il faut les voir. Et ce n'est pas du chauvinisme :) Tiens, je prendrais bien un petit vin chaud moi....

[@Defender110SLO]

No words. TOOOOOP 👌

[@bobjoncas2814]

...GOOD ONE, STAY SAFE..

[@Defender110SLO]

O and did you know looking like Pinzgauer is also Volvo laplander and Italian Laverda 4×4. 😉

[@billsoucess2448]

Great job again 👏

[@olethongsoom]

Your video are getting a bit longer ! I love it !

[@olethongsoom1886]

Great video!

[@dice1200]

Awesome !!! Love you guys !!!

[@margaridagomes1471]

kiss, too Land Rover :):) :)

[@axelcordes]

Pingauser :) ... pinZgauer .... greetings & cheers from vienna axel

[@DJBanago]

Le Pinzgauer est toujours utilisé dans l’armée suisse !

[@akif684]

you are still wearing that military jacket in turkey nice to see :)) greetings from turkey good luck

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Yes. The best jacket ever !! Was it you who gave it to us ???

[@akif684]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland oh no i am not. i am a hiker i always hike in the aladaglar mountain range :-))) 👍✌

[@morrowh]

Today is november 21 no? I think today have a party in drizzlyNbear family no? Happy birthday Steph. Cheers

[@leighdearle5965]

That true 😉 The videos are a few weeks behind real time. We celebrated Stephy's birthday exploring Hiroshima 😊🥂

[@nichflint4717]

love you

[@mickanderson3593]

First thing in the shopping basket TimTams how Aussie is that

[@leighdearle5965]

Couldn't believe they had them 😍 Unfortunately no Vegemite though...

[@marco_au_boulot6747]

Haha, yeah, I have discovered them in New Caledonia. Timtam is devil >_

[@leighdearle5965]

A little dessert special for you to try. Keep your TimTams in the freeza, take a TimTam and bite off the opposite ends corners then use it like a straw to drink a cold glass of milk. Then of course eat the milky TimTam 😉

[@paddy696]

@@leighdearle5965 Cherry Ripe please. Hi from Penang.

[@leighdearle5965]

@@paddy696 oh a cherry ripe! I haven't had one for years and now I'm craving one 😜

[@jean-luclamouche65]

Very funny introduction. :))

[@wynandloubser7646]

Great video but the tent will only take three South Africans😂😂not six

[@leighdearle5965]

You're probably right there 😉

[@mariodelmare3992]

Oh, It's available for under 600kg!

[@kirbylegaspi984]

your camera seems new.... good focus.. take care both of you

[@leighdearle5965]

A new lens. Thanks for the feedback 😉🙏

[@kirbylegaspi984]

No wonder.. noticed it.. thanks for reply. Stay safe in Japan

[@yorkchris10]

BAE Systems a produit le Pinzgauer en Angleterre. J'm refroidi par air.

[@bxl_lad9952]

Strange to see that they keep the original UK registration plates on some of their Defenders...

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Most of them are not real i think.

[@Rob-cz7lg]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland yes some of them are not the right year plates for the age of the vehicles.

[@brelade-gb]

Did I hear at the beginning Leigh said "its got a horrible turning circle" yea unfortunately mate thats how it goes. Theres a reason I don't don't my 110 up to London!

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha good pick up, yes you heard right 😉 6 point turns are standard in the 130 😂

[@PabloP169]

When will you be back in Oz? Are you still trying to get back or have you given up for now?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Gave up for now. Flights are insanely expensive. Plus quarantine fees $3k / pers. And the shipping. And the intense cleaning and totally emptying the car again.... can't do it.