Secrets of a Japanese Island Where People Live Forever (100+ Years)

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[@SeekDiscomfort]

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[@YesTheory]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@bp2335]

I think the key is simple. Do what makes YOU happy. No matter how good or bad the action, do what you want and don't hate yourself for missteps as they are just part of the growth process.

[@greentd]

❤

[@alzdsz]

How is this comment posted an hour ago but the video posted is just 2 min old. Is it cause of the video processing time

[@greentd]

@@alzdsz yes or it was unlisted for a hour

[@coramushero]

The interpreter telling you things that they didn’t say was absolutely hilarious to me 🤣

[@ismynamemoyo6743]

Was looking for this comment😭

[@BVEclips]

this is so true being japanese the translator made up 99% of what they said its hilarious

[@timowayne6993]

​@@BVEclips 99% 😮 Are you serious?

[@SensualLiew]

Are you serious🥹

[@BVEclips]

@@timowayne6993 realistically id say 35% which is still actually alot but who knows how much they cut out etc

[@zollotech]

Okinawa and the Island in Greece seem to not only eat fresh food, but also have community that cares and supports each other. Definitely think those things combined make a huge difference.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Totally agree , there has been a huge life study over 70 years done by a big American University, conclusion was very clear. To get a long happy life and maintain good health , relationships & love is absolute key 🔑

[@lookingfornothing69_]

@@larsstougaard7097I notice this with animals, my family has never been able to afford vet bills but we just love the shit out of our animals and all of our dogs and cats always live into their almost 20’s with no or minimal medical help, My sister who just got a dog to decorate her house is always having to take her to the vet and I keep telling her her dog is getting sick out of loneliness but I’m an asshole for that. Every dog in my family home has had no more than checkups up until they finally pass of old age and the only answer I have is that they eat the same food as me most the time and they sleep in our bed plus got tons of friends and love. Had a friend who’s family had the same breed of dog as us our entire childhood and they had 2 dogs pass one at 8 and one at 9 and all I know is that they never let the dog out of it’s cage unless it was to protect the backyard while they all slept and no one went near her because the entire family felt allergic.

[@larsstougaard7097]

@lookingfornothing69_ wow thanks for sharing your story and observations. And yes it should be common sense also, but of cause can be hard in modern life to maintain the love and connection we need when we are stressed, overworked, money problems, sickness or too much social media consumption. Back to basic is needed 😌

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ F

[@jaughnekow]

i agree. looking out for each other makes us feel as we are part of something. you feel appreciated and i think that helps.

[@carolosjk]

It's kinda painful seeing how stressed and full of worries every one of us are in a modern city, and at the same time, how little sense of a community there is nowadays. You barely talk to your own neighbor and you rarely have fun with others unless it's a special occasion. It's so amazing seeing all these people being so happy and doing so much in their everyday life. We all need to learn from them and improve our ways of living!

[@SmokeyPyro]

Its the concrete jungle man, where we seek happiness in money and material, when it is truly in the warm sun on your skin, or a nice conversation with you neighbour. I love living in a quite remote village

[@TheHajnee14]

Not everyone has a stressful life in a modern city

[@lizziebrayman6093]

This is so true like in the states community doesn’t really seem to be much of a thing anymore you don’t have gatherings with your neighbors anymore really talk to them everyone’s so in their own head you know

[@SmokeyPyro]

@@TheHajnee14 you dont want to know how being so close crowded to eachother energetically drains you... since ive been observing and studying energy and life, ive noticed much difference if youre Just sitting in a grass field with no one around you. Its so peaceful, compared to being in an appartement building, hearing everything from around you

[@caesarsalad1170]

@@TheHajnee14 Most do though, rush hour, stuck in traffic, quotas to meet, noise, etc. Lotta people in cities today talk about climate change and taking care of the world, and have never planted a flower, fruit, or vegetable in their life, or done any manual labor in general.

[@bryanalfaro6831]

The key takeaway I got from this video is that old people here still participate in a community. They are not isolated, they have frequent interactions with their neighbors and friends and participate in activities with them regularly. I think isolation is a factor other than health that people often don't think about when it comes to longevity.

[@anacarolinamoraes]

That's so true! My grandmother was Japanese and she passed away at 103 years old. Up to two to three year before her passing she was very active and was still going to the Japanese church and all. I remember she was about 90 years old and was still helping take care of elders younger than her at a nursing home.

[@susitabar1068]

These blue zone episodes are so good, I wish we could just live simple like that

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yeah right now I just feel blue 💙 😢

[@dannymelton7666]

Blue zone episodes? Did I miss something haha

[@radickalify]

they are my favorite, proves how we are doing it all wrong in America.

[@billvalley]

The first one was "The Island Where People Refuse to Die" which is about Sardinia and this one is about Okinawa. There are only 5 Blue Zones in the world so really cool for YesTheory to feature!@@dannymelton7666

[@Maxhindle]

Less processed foods and more regular movement is a simple and effective longevity hack for sure

[@terrancebrown87]

Fish without plastic also helped.

[@kaen4299]

Weirdly enough none of them gave this answer. Their answers were actually all about mental health and doing what you like. I don't know if it's because they're eating healthy and move regularly for decades now, meaning it's so selfunderstanding and normal to them that they don't think about mentioning it in the first place.

[@Maxhindle]

@@kaen4299 super interesting that they didn’t… I read some research and they were talking about predominately vegetarian diets and normal everyday movements, like walking places etc… not even gym or cardio… is actually the best way for sure 🔥

[@YokoFuongAnh]

What all blue zones have in common is definitely a predominantly whole food plant-based diet. There is a whole book called The Longevity Diet by Dr. Longo who have been done a lot of research about aging and longevity. I listened to many podcast episodes with him. David Sinclair is another one who is well known for his longevity research.

[@YangSunWoo]

@@YokoFuongAnh They eat a lot of plants, but they also eat meat. Pork is very popular in Okinawa

[@betterchapter]

Imagine if everyone lived like this, how much more calm people would be.

[@CXraable]

Some people gotta make health sacrifices in order for us to advance as a species as a whole sadly, we could do it while living like them in the videos, but progression would probably slow down by an enormous margin. Hard to say which is better : living close to nature, strengthening your spirit and body in a closed community or sacrificing your own health for the greater good of the human race. Both are super important, but I guess theres compromises if you want "advancement" and "speed" together. But hey, maybe the compromises will help everyone live over 100 in the near future and it will just be a normal health standard.

[@CorneliusEdwardoWinstonThe2nd]

I would literally eat, bath, sleep, smoke, drink, and lotion my body with my POOP

[@silk.bones.333]

@@CXraable but what good is "advancing" our species through technology and inventions if we've lost what's important along the way? As a society we are depressed and stressed, we have this innate desire to discover and invent but when do we take a step back and realize that we're not happy? The very things that we think are "advancing" our society are often the same things that are destroying our planet, our future and our humanity.

[@CXraable]

@@silk.bones.333 try avoiding any new technology that is to come from this day on and you might find out and see my point. Or you just have a different opinion, which is fine. Imagine if everyone in the world thought like you or me. Not a very pleasant place innit?

[@silk.bones.333]

@@CXraable We may not live as long but i'd argue that everyone would be happier. We get so caught up in our curiosity to learn but i think now that we've advanced enough to have heat, shelter, running water and all those necesseties, the rest of our innovations do more harm than good. Unless its to replace some other technology thats already doing harm. Medical advancements are important too but it seems that a lot of the things that need treating are a direct consequence of our modern day lifestyles.

[@beatrizcascelli]

You guys deserve your Netflix show as soon as possible! What a fantastic documentary! By the way, Thomas’ voice enhances the storytelling in a whole new level!

[@alyswonder]

I think they had an offer with project iceman but they declined since theres little production/creative freedom

[@CorneliusEdwardoWinstonThe2nd]

Lmao Netflix ruins everything I certainly would never watch these guys on Netflix lmao I hope they stay on KZbin and not turn into some weird shitty Netflix show

[@katiev7880]

Crazy to see you guys with a whole team now, this is the first video I’ve watched in over 3 years. Use to really watch when they were starting, and would always get a response back on a comment for how small the community was at the time, the growth is incredible.

[@YesTheory]

Thanks, Katie! We do our best to reply, but nowadays it's hard hah Even though we can't reply to everyone anymore, we still really appreciate every one of you that takes your precious time to comment :)

[@SeekDiscomfort]

I WANT TO BRING SOME COMMUNITY VIBES TO THIS COMMENT SECTION - Share in the comments one thing you are proud of yourself for lately, and celebrate other people by liking their comment and sharing your own :)

[@YesTheory]

love this!

[@bp2335]

​@@YesTheory well played 😂😂

[@dailyyy_]

Showing up to work

[@bush7643]

Learning code right now

[@karinarosas6414]

I declared my major in film and television a few weeks ago and just finished editing my first ever home movie!!

[@Muller_Andr]

Beautiful Video I think the pandemic and the economic crisis have taught people how important multiple streams of income are, unfortunately having a job does not automatically mean financial security, I really appreciate the transparency and giving people a fighting chance in these difficult times

[@AanyaDarika_]

I agree with you 100%. Did you know that the unemployment rate increased significantly between 2021-2022. People became unemployed. We should not depend solely on wages and salary.

[@Jennapeters144]

The delayed impact of the global interest rate spikes, steady erosion of consumer savings and post-COVID pent-up demand, and deeply troubling global geopolitical context will result in market declines and re-emergence of market volatility

[@benalfredo]

If inflation slowed down but if it reverses as interest rates rise higher, I believe the sectors that have driven this rally should be vulnerable to sharp pullbacks.

[@AnkurYo]

I agree. High-yield dividend stocks come immediately to mind as they offer steady passive income streams at inflation-beating levels, for a certain return should these crazy markets turn south.

[@westgibbs]

On the contrary those high yields don’t penultimately mean the equivalent amount in dollars will be disbursed, I will advice seeking counsel from a local broker, I myself work with a fiduciary in New York although I am in South Dakota.

[@vyhoangofficial]

I lived in Okinawa for 6 months and I'm going to. move back when I graduate from Uni. I loved the people there and the sense of community is just everything! I'm so excited that people around the world are discovering Okinawa! I think that their sense of community comes a lot from their history. They aren't Japanese but they are Ryukyus. This makes their culture unique and different from mainland Japan. I always appreciate how you approach every culture with so much respect.

[@theylovemattyv]

This is crazy to me. They don’t have phones in hands or tv’s playing all the time and they are just living life. Community and love is all I’ve seen from these people. Such an inspirational video

[@shaxxy.m8327]

This is a great episode...Yes Theory always coming through with the best stories ..

[@YesTheory]

Thanks :) We really appreciate it!

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

Hey, maybe you guys won't get a chance to read this, but I just wanted to say how much these videos mean to me. I had some really devastating news yesterday, and just spending some time watching this has made me feel better and helps to remind me of how much good there is in the world. Thank you for always putting out positive content and helping to create a sense of community with your subscribers. Love from the UK.

[@stephanieteardaily]

sending you love and healing energy from California!!!

[@samedoi]

I miss Okinawa. I spent 13 years there. My wife and I often look back and recall being a lot happier and less stressed even though we were pretty poor. We left so I could chase a "great career". While I have achieved things I never thought I could, I am definitely more stressed and have heart issues now... If I could convince my son that the west isn't all it is cracked up to be and he should move back too, I'd be gone tomorrow 🤣

[@KennethTaylor96]

If that's truly what you want then I say go for it

[@_theaven_5907]

Maybe a visit could do you good :)

[@sow_scout4989]

I loved this episode, especially the message of the cafe lady in the end. We get so busy with work and stress, that we focus our lives around that, and forget to simply enjoy the little things and appreciate it. Instead, we transform those little things into bigger problems that shouldn't have even existed in the first place. I am traveling to Japan in a few months, and hopefully I'll have time to make a side trip to Okinawa.

[@riverpirate1022]

Japan proper and Okinawa are barely even the same country/people. Life is completely different and VERY HIGH stress in Japan in general, unless your rich, like in every other country.

[@sow_scout4989]

@@riverpirate1022 Pretty much why I wanna visit, I wanna experience how different they are.

[@Sarazar]

Very interesting! Keep up the great work. 👍

[@aftabahmed-_-]

U commented 5 min ago and the vid was uploaded 6 min ago...

[@YesTheory]

thanks :)

[@Amomoo]

@@YesTheory hi

[@Amomoo]

@@YesTheory there is a town in Kiribati called Banana and Poland lol

[@x74N]

haha der Kanal passt zu dir ;) hast dich klasse entwickelt über die Jahre

[@XxHunterlovexX]

I’ve lived in Okinawa for roughly 4 years now. My co-worker told me on my first day that her grandmother was 100 years old and I couldn’t believe it. She said it was the food that made her live this long. Now I don’t have connections to my co-worker anymore because she switched workplace, but I like to believe her grandmother is still going strong.

[@bethsalter]

My father will be 93 this year and he says it is all about your attitude and the joy you simply see in the world. Granted, I think there is something to say for simple ways- growing your own food, spending time with those you love, finding ways to use what you have and just experiencing life (not buying it). He grew up in a small rural town. They grew almost all their own food, and when comparing to now- had very little. But they had each other, their community and leaned on each other through the hard times (my dad grew up with no tv, no ac, no cell phones, a block of ice for a fridge…he is from a very different generation of folks). My father is an amazing man who still goes on vacations, fishing trips, and goes out more than I do! His brother who turns 95 this year is still going strong too.

[@alo_tsl8252]

I'm really happy for you and your family. How are your father and uncle doing?

[@bethsalter]

@@alo_tsl8252 They are both great. Thank you for asking!

[@alo_tsl8252]

@@bethsalter happy to hear that

[@karinarosas6414]

I haven’t smiled or laughed this hard at a video in WEEKS. i loved this video & seeing the whole team together

[@redmanhigh]

That goes to show how disconnected we are.

[@tkaz123]

This is my home! Great to see such great light shed on my island. Thank you.

[@liveindadream]

I once attended a leadership conference and a speaker there asked what everyone's main goal in life was. Many replied with happiness. He then countered by saying that happiness is not a goal but an emotion. I think that phrase fits very well with this video.

[@klaudiaparulska232]

I love how flattered the lady at the end was to be asked these questions. She made my heart melt. Thank you for an amazing video!

[@K1234kevin]

Amazing video guys!!! Im a first generation American living in Southern California with both my mom and dad from Okinawa. This video did a great job showing the secrets for longevity Okinawan style😎 Along with the culture, community, and diet being mainly vegetable/fish based, it really is the driving force of how to live a longer healthier life. Even living in America both my mom and dad are still perfectly healthy at the age of 75!! They go to Moai groups to this day and Its a beautiful thing to see a community come together in america. I hope we can spread more opportunities for people to come together in america to spread Love and prosperity to one another. Have a blessed day!

[@a_khodakovskyy]

Wouldn't have expected the Sumo video to be the most wholesome, and this one to be the most wild, but that's why it's so important you guys keep doing what you do. You show us places as they are, not as people perceive them to be. Channels like Best Ever Food Review Show, and Paolo from Tokyo, as well as obviously Yes Theory, among many others, show the world as it is, not as how people imagine it to be. Whether they romanticize it, or think of a place as more hostile and stricter than it really is, at the end of the day, people are people, most of us are unique and interesting and have lovely lifetimes of stories to tell, and it's so important to showcase it. I'd bet if Yes Theory did a North Korea episode, without government oversite, they'd have similar positive experiences. It sucks the world is so full of hate. The number one way to break down stigmas and racism and barriers, is to just go out and see how wrong all those preconceptions are.

[@core.cultures]

Great comment, just wanted to say that. 👏

[@Bunagaya1]

I lived in Ogimi for 3 years. Great to see some familiar faces in this video. A beautiful spot full of beautiful people.

[@An_Ka_Li]

I'm so touched by these people. They're truly living from the heart. Keeping it simple and pure. No fuss. Thanks Yes Theory for sharing this video with the world and reminding us of the beauty of humanity.

[@Jdndjsmdnjdjsn]

I’m loving the way Stefan is part of the team now from the switching lives video!

[@salmaschaheed]

I think they asked him to be part of the team a while back. It was a very beautiful moment~

[@probaconboi3714]

Seeing them so energized and talkative makes me happy.

[@CountryLongboarding]

This whole Japan series is flawless exactly the old heart felt, well informed, super funny and of course well edited yes theory video you can rely on Can’t wait for the next series of adventures and wonderment and the laughs that will follow

[@em__uhlee]

almost cried opening YT today to see my favorite people back together for an amazing adventure. cheers, yes fam!

[@foudie]

this series where u visited japan is the best one ive ever watched and learned a lot from it, from finding peace to learning how to live a long and happy social life. Keep up the great work ❤️

[@briiannagorskii]

you guys are incredible! thank you for sharing this with the world!! i love how your content is always so meaningful and filled with love and light!

[@mommywithagoal8032]

Loving your Japan series! It's a mix of learning, fun, and adventure! Yes Theory has truly leveled up!

[@Apollo1999xo]

The dynamic between Ammar and Thomas is so nostalgic, especially after watching the interview with Matt and Nathaniel Drew... love it

[@SuperLinkinpark21]

This is crazy I was just looking into the Okinawan people of Japan yesterday and was very interested in their language and cultural history. This is crazy that you put out a video the day after I learned about them

[@Odderek]

Thanks so much for using your videos that reach so many people to spread the message of simple human connection, natural foods, and activity in nature. Very heartwarming.

[@emmettmo1]

An absolutely fantastic video. One of the best in a while. Thank you for simply sharing the stories around the world that not many people will ever see or know about. Y'all hit the nail on the head with this one and the commentary you give really shows how far you all have come too. Thank you!

[@core.cultures]

Yes Theory is one of the channels that inspired me to start, as I'm sure this channel and it's stories have inspired many. Meeting people, like you met in this video and learning from them is something to be treasured and something I love doing. Their hospitality and willingness to be vulnerable with people they've just met goes to show that there are so many beautiful humans in this world and it deserves to be celebrated. Everyone in this video were so kind, beautiful souls.

[@lover_of_Books]

I love you guys so much, Been watching for years and you guy's videos have had an incredible effect on my life. It has lead me to be someone who is happier. and okay with change and challege. many years ago I was someone who felt ruled by my fears. But now since discovering you guys, slowly that has changed. Don't get me wrong I don't feel like the level of fear and nerviousness I experience in life has changed (And i honestly doubt it ever will as Anxiety is difficult like that heh) But the way I exist around my fears has completely made a turn around. I am in a both a choir and an accapella group despite my phobia of performances. I have friends and relationships despite that people make me nervious. I went back into college with a 3.6gpa even after nearly failing highschool! It is an understatement to say that this channel changed my life. This channel was one of the biggest contributers to what GAVE me my life back. because of you guys I can DO things, and maybe I'm not as adventurous as I'd like to be sometimes but I know I can be proud from where I've come from. So thank you guy so much. Truely and honestly. (and as a bonus note I made a dnd character like 5 years ago named after Ammar (Amar? sorry i don't know

[@ttkuratani]

I've been away from the Yes Community for a while now to pursue some of my life goals, but this story really touched me in a different way. It's great to see you guys doing something so much in line with the Yes Theory core, like this. Great work as always, and thanks for the reminder to strive for my goal, but not lose myself in it. 🤩

[@MishaElRusito]

Thank you for these videos. I've recently been searching a lot of info on what all the centenarians have in common and what they eat and do. Your videos really plant seeds of kindness and I can see you have a purpose to bring smiles to the viewers. Thank you for that.

[@wowscootadventure3907]

It feels nice to travel around the world and see anything that you never seen before

[@justinkoesterer3472]

Yes Theory! Congrats on 1 Billion views on youtube! Such a testament to your hard work and your intrepid spirits! I've loved watching you guys for a while now, and you've encouraged me to say yes to new experiences. I'm planning to go skydiving for the first time this summer because of you guys. Keep up the awesome content, lads--you've truly left the world better than when you first found it, just by saying yes. Lots of love, Justin.

[@ashkatch]

I love these stories of older people and the life they lead. My grandmother is 92 years old and she has a 97 year old sister. My grandmother spends lots of time outdoors in the garden. She’s amazing 💗

[@lisakruger86]

YES theory, you are amazing

[@ben_der_weer2443]

Watching Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort has had the effect to get me outside of my home once again and seek contacts with other people. After having a depression for over 2 years and being lonely, i finally took the step last summer and started reconnecting with people. I gained new friends and found old ones that i lost once again. Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort are the real MVP’s! Thank you guys for giving people like me, a purpose in life again! Can’t wait for the next time you guys are gonna be in the Netherlands!

[@Jess-vp2wy]

I kom gauw naar Nederland 🇳🇱 🎉😊 home sweet home

[@alo_tsl8252]

Happy to hear that. How are you doing?

[@michaljancar339]

I've been watching your videos since my teenage years and I've always enjoyed them. Now, as I'm getting older together with you guys, I'm slowly becoming to realize that your message and positive attitude affect me on a deeper level. I feel a strong sense of gratitude, motivation and positivity after watching each of your amazing videos. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for making this world a better place. Thank you for showing us these hidden gems, these powerful stories. Thank you for seeking discomfort and finding your Ikigai in the process. ❤

[@jessicaloboda1497]

This wholesome content brought a tear to my eye! 🥲 Peace be the journey! ✌🏼

[@user-ef6cm7vu4m]

THANK YOU YES THEORY YOUR VIDEOS ARE HELPING GET ME THROUGH A TOUGH TIME IN MY LIFE WITH ANXIETY AND PANIC

[@awakethedawn74]

This was such a beautiful and fulfilling episode. Seeing and learning about each of the individuals you encountered during your visit to Okinawa was encouraging and inspiring. As someone who has experienced difficult and dark periods off and on for most of my adult life, one of the things that has kept me going was finding joy and appreciating in the little things that occur everyday, especially in the context of nature. Hearing the wisdom of those elders and seeing how they aligned with how I’ve learned to find joy in each day was powerful and affirming. I first started watching Yes Theory in 2017, and it’s no doubt your content has morphed and evolved over the years. Yet, the heart of it remains true by continuing to share other stories, narratives, and life paths in a tangible, heartfelt way. As your storytelling medium and creative visions has changed, I find each new episode equally as meaningful as the previous. Thank you for continuing to share these stories, providing new insight and perspectives on the meaning of life, and the importance of doing life together. ❤

[@armaan_7]

Top quality content, guys. Okinawa is an island that has always captivated my interest and it would be amazing to visit. Seeing how the locals live in harmony and having a strong sense of community, eating straight from the ground and enjoying the great outdoors shows us how humanity was meant to be. While its great to have all this technology at our disposal, we should not let it dominate our lives and we should make an effort to enjoy the small things in life and not stress too much on little things.

[@olive.liv.olivia]

I tend to feel like I'm stuck on the outside as someone who doesn't chase opportunities or have a desire to find one specific purpose, but this video affirmed my beliefs and helped ease some of my shame (for lack of a better word). Thanks for sharing so many amazing stories!! 💗

[@vladmir933]

great story as usual , we always learning from Yes theory each video they post , and by far you are the best narrative i ever heard on KZbin ; keep doing what you guys doing , love you all from buttom of my heart ❣❣

[@YadVenturess]

“If we don’t simply let go and enjoy the present moment, how will we ever learn how to enjoy whatever we eventually get…” Amazing Thomas so true

[@bricktop2461]

This should be a good video! Thsnks for continuing to take us on your explorations YesTheory! After your Japan series, I think Holly should be made a permanent team member. She was a great addition in the video she appeared in!

[@idkrichelle]

the energy in this video with all of you guys together got me smiling all the way through

[@remyfink3153]

I’ve been wanting to travel and volunteer in other countries but have been putting it off for thousands of reasons. Seeing you lot just rock up to places with no preparation or reason has really inspired me to just go for it. Thank you

[@dorabobanovic2324]

It’s incredible how having a sense of community can be so powerful ❤

[@galaxie836]

Fun fact, Jeanne Louise Calment, the world's longest living person (who died at the age of 122) was born in Arles, France on February 21, 1875 and died on August 4, 1997 in a nursing home in Arles. Although not in japan, its quite crazy to see some people can live that long...

[@njord452]

im pretty sure that was fake, her mother died when she was young and she took her identity due to death tax or something

[@riverpirate1022]

Long life is 95% genetics, like winning the lottery.

[@bornako]

The vibes in this video are amazing! Loved every minute, thanks!

[@5thdawg917]

Thanks for your videos. As someone whose stuck at home with a dead end job and life, i cannot travel or even get out my city to see the world and meet different people. All your videos are an eye opener for someone like me when in stuck in my bedroom makin ends meet to stay afloat in life. Makes me happy to see different culutre and others lands around the world.

[@drivenbythechills]

Oh man you don't know how deep this just hit me. "stop making it a big thing & just live the moment" That message man, if taken to heart & thru ur lifespan, will really suppress unnecessary stress, depression & distraction into people's life. Just pure & simple message. :) #YesTheory with a bang again & again & again :)

[@Carburetors_and_calamaties]

As a student of history, I know that Okinawa has a dark past. And i feel a disservice has been done to them by purposefully ignoring them. One of the darkest moments of the last 80 years took place there, and the fact these people have moved past, not just at all, but as beautifully as they have. Is a true testament to their humanity. I just wish this would have been mentioned more

[@Carburetors_and_calamaties]

@@DemonSlayerCodeRed you should just Google Okinawa WWII

[@jalpha1218]

Their sense of humor is elite 🤣. Adding to my bucket list of places to visit! Love you guys!

[@anthonyprophet7754]

Lived in Okinawa for 3 years and just will always be the best 3 years of my life.

[@robbicu]

Stephan adds so much to the community!

[@GenoLewan]

This video felt like it helped lift a weight off of me. Like many others, I'm sure, I am constantly looking for my purpose in life and this reminded me to take stock of the things I do on a daily basis that don't feel like much in the grand scheme of things but actually mean a lot to me. Another amazing video from Yes Theory.

[@thesillymill]

This video brings back some many memories of my time in Japan. Especially when I lived in the country side. I lived in different areas of Japan, both in the country side and the bustling cities. The whole of Japan shows a side of community and kindness I have never experienced in all 27 countries I have visited.

[@hayleynetzel5216]

yinz videos are always what i need to hear, but this video was especially important. this gave me so many answers to so many thoughts and questions i was having, THANK YOU❤️❤️

[@chamilajla]

I'm really happy that you guys went to Japan. There are so much to learn by Japanese culture.

[@HeisenbergFam]

"people never die" is a terrifying thought, imagine being immortal and you watch all of your loved ones eventually die

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

That's what happens normally with alot of Elders who live a long time, their immediate family becomes their world as they outlive many of friends and siblings. It's nice to see them coming together as group in this village! Very sweet!

[@herisingfilms6298]

That's one perspective but how about this one - the longer you live the more loved ones you have from the next generation? As you continue to "live" you continue to encounter new people, foster new relationships, and experience new loves.

[@DAZZER435]

This video has really reminded me how to enjoy life. It's so easy to get caught up in the stresses and anxieties of modern living.

[@demontlake]

Such a touching summary, so very inspiring. It's so nice to see another philosophical video up with depth and intention. I like these videos so much more than when you guys just do silly things.

[@AshiksVentures]

We missed you guys !

[@xShpingo]

First 10 minutes and I’m just loving the genuineness of this channel once again after a long while❤

[@IloveMayapur]

Your videos are always so wholesome! Thank's for bringing us on the journey!

[@robzorhd1309]

"This is the avengers huh?" 🥶

[@leve8691]

You've made me soooo proud to see my people here!!! I was born in Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, in the mid 60s to an American father and Uchinanchu (Okinawan) mother. My 1st 7yrs were on the Islands, wuth cousins and maternal grandparents and relatives. Then we moved to the U.S. My heart is always there...i AM proudly a part of the Ryukyuan Dynasty... Thank you!!!🥰

[@timiramatt]

Stationed in Okinawa with my husband. Definitely very friendly and a lot of healthy souls here. We always speak of coming back when we’re older. ❤

[@lucystrider728]

What lovely, joyous people-both the visitors and the visited. The sense of humor is priceless!

[@cassiebanks]

I always wonder how the people who are visited in these videos make a way for themselves. They have a steady roof over their heads, they eat well, they live well, but how can they afford these things? I found Yes Theory through a KZbin recommendation about the cab driver. I thought that would be an interesting trip to watch take place. I feel like I'll have to watch more videos to find one where the group goes into some of the poorest neighborhoods and their take on those lives. I'm constantly struggling with the "be a spiritual person and live in my own tiny dome of peace and tranquility" or "be a person who stands up for freedom." People who care about others and want them to receive even the most basic needs fight for equality (and it IS a fight). Unfortunately, when we try to be peaceful, spiritual, and loving, evil people take advantage of the fact we've taken our eyes off our freedoms (we assume once freedom is gained, it will always be there). In all the ways we have fought for equality, MAGA plotted and spent the last few years from Trump forward trying to turn our country into an autocracy based on corruption, lies, gaslighting, and just plain cruelty to others (banning books, banning people's history, outlawing people's right to love who they love, etc.). Now they have convinced Trump groupies to lie and gaslight people into doing what they want so they can control the entire country; a country people fled to in order to get away from that type of forced religious dogma. It would be wonderful to live peacefully on a beautiful island where people care about one another. In our country, people legislate not allowing people to care for one another and instead make laws for you to be thrown in jail for trying to help someone out. These videos are beautiful, uplifting stories that point out the best in mankind. I fully believe that these people were chosen to go across the world to present an example of how mankind should truly be. I just wish our country reflected the goodness of the people who travel to all these places and tell these wonderful stories. From where I'm sitting, they seem like fairy tales told by the few good people left. Yes, I live in Florida. I want to leave this place badly, but what does that say about my life if I'm willing to abandon the state for my own peace of mind? It is a constant dilemma.

[@gabebenson8417]

Although this video didn't seem as emotional as others you guys have made, it made me very emotional seeing Okinawa from this perspective. I'm part Japanese and my Grammy Fumiko is from Okinawa and still lives there to this day. While I'm only 20 and have been in the US my whole life and from a bit of a lower class family I've never had the opportunity to meet her and besides the 2nd Karate Kid this is the only other time I've really gotten to see Okinawa and this video highlights what life is really like there and makes me feel closer to my grandmother although I've never met her.. So, thank you again Yes Theory.

[@diane_princess]

I'm curious what your perspective is. This lifestyle is shown as very healthy, stressfree and as if you don't lack anything. Yet your parents decided to leave. Why? It seems so weird when life is supposed to be perfect to change it for a slightly lower class position in the USA.

[@vivekchavanmusic]

I obviously don't know your financial situation, but if you can, I really think you should save up some money and go meet your grandmother in Okinawa. You would get to connect with your roots which is an unparalleled feeling and more than anything else, I think she would truly appreciate it.

[@gabebenson8417]

@@diane_princess It's not that my parents decided to leave Okinawa as they have always lived in America, however my grandmother decided to go back to Okinawa after being in America for a few years with my American grandfather

[@gabebenson8417]

@@vivekchavanmusic I would love to and I hope to some day soon before she passes, however I'm currently in college essentially paying for it myself so it can be difficult to find any money to spare especially with the price of plane tickets and everything else at the moment.

[@chabelitajoyh.pitong7968]

One of the best thing that I do whenever I feel unmotivated is watching your videos and it has been my outlet to feel motivated again and restarting my journey after life's hiatus. Thank you for always bringing us to your journey and for us to experience the things that life has to offer to us. ❤

[@jacktalbot4336]

you're videos are ore inspiring and spreading a very important message to people in these times...a true path to showing humanity in its purist way and showing what life is truly about. thank-you yes theory.🙌

[@joachimmilberg2313]

Do what everybody else is doing if you are okay with only having what everybody else has.Information that will pay you everyday, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability. Choose to grow and elevate your mind by studying audios, videos, attending conferences that will give you the edge!

[@daninunes8112]

Exactly, money is always eager and ready to work for anyone who is ready to employ it. That is why it’s nice to start up an investment now. I have researched about this bitcoin and I found it profitable.

[@enricopulieri1459]

@@daninunes8112 I have been researching all this while for a digital asset investment and I found bitcoin to be the most profiting of them all , I’m definitely bouncing on the opportunity, thank you so much.

[@juanveronica6654]

I understand the fact that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, but investing today is a hard thing to do because i have no idea of how and where to invest in these?

[@andreavenghaus354]

@@juanveronica6654 In situations like this,I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.

[@derrenmarcus2014]

I’ve been thinking of investing in cryptocurrency for long term, I’ve set asides $350k to invest but along the line,I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I’m doing,

[@brunekager7914]

This is a nice way of living, Steffan should try live there for a year

[@Paanababa]

Yep

[@sausansalma2670]

i really can feel the happines in this video, i almost cry

[@samanthaelliott]

Your videos never fail to leave me feeling inspired and thinking of life in a different way! Thank you!

[@KeiHard]

Philosophy wise, I found this video one of the most interesting ones you did in the past years. Shows that Yes Theory succeeds to keep on improving in content despite having more of a following, and therefore maybe need less to keep the growing. You really touched the philosophy of the people from that place, and interpreted how we in the Western world might be looking at solutions for stress from wrong angles... Man, you guys rock. Thanks so much for this.

[@tomslagzdins]

There is a good book called “Ikigai” which tells a story about this island and the people that live there. ❤

[@core.cultures]

Thank you! Gonna find it now!

[@karenrodgers547]

It is so true that everyone is searching for that peace of happiness, when the answer is just enjoy life in the simple things life has to offer and community.

[@Anissapresley]

Probably one of my favorite yes theory videos to date. So insightful, funny, and really beautiful. Thankyou!!

[@isablack-gs3vr]

I love this I’m part Japanese and so I understand what they say it’s so heartwarming to hear this because I haven’t seen my grandparents in over 5years because of Covid and I finally get to see them in a couple months over the summer and it reminds me of my grandparents . My grandparents are getting old so this might be the last time I see them😢

[@ak6ll]

5 years because of Covid?

[@bp2335]

When do I get the chance to say yes?!

[@user-bk2vl9hq9l]

you guys been putting out these crazy life changing content and its helped open up my mind to new worlds of perception and ideology that helped me get through a lot of obstacles in life, I am forever grateful for this channel, thank you for everything

[@kyramioso]

Love it! A beautiful message to be grateful for the current moment was just what I needed to hear today. Thank you team for another awesome video! I was laughing so much throughout the video 😊

[@sreejithkakkat]

Ikigai readers here 👋😂