Surviving Japan's Disaster | What Was It Like To Live Through 3.11?

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Tokyo Lens

Tokyo Lens

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly 10 years ago, Japan was hit with one of the worst earthquakes in recorded Japanese history, followed by a devastating tsunami that wiped out much of the Tohoku coastline. Much was lost and the survivors of this disaster have spent the last decade reliving the same day over and over as they share their stories.
Backstory: I found myself in a small town in Northern Japan called Unosumai. The town had been completely wiped out by the earthquake and tsunami, and as I talked to the people and listened to their stories, I felt like I had to come back... I had to immortalize these tales. When a woman working at an Inn told me that from 2021 she would stop sharing her story, and start living her life, it was the final straw. I asked her and others if I could come back and capture their stories of strength and survival. And a few weeks later, with cameras in hand, I went back to visit. While this is but a small drop in the bucket of the amazing stories from 3.11 I feel fortunate to have been able to capture and share these. Thank you to everyone who took part in making this possible
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@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Since KZbin is typically cautious with the releases of disaster-related content, I want to start by saying that it would mean the world to me if you would take the time to share this somewhere~ Thank you I have shared a bit of a backstory in the description. ONE MORE HEADS UP: Later this week, I will be sharing the entire story from the woman who got taken by the tsunami as a second video! It was quite the experience and deserved to be its own video. Thank you so much to the amazing Patreon community who made so much of this possible~ And thank you to each and every one of you who take the time to watch, comment, and share.
@holly4525
@holly4525 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!
@Nynke_K
@Nynke_K 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, that explains why she didn't mention here how she still made it out alive... Looking forward to it!
@thempstead
@thempstead 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward, sounds like the wrong thing to say really ... awaiting the second part of the story
@AsianY0uTubeGuy
@AsianY0uTubeGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these stories. Thank you for not monetizing this video. Thank you for caring. Thank you for all you do. Norm, how can we (the rest of the world) help this community and town?
@alphamike87
@alphamike87 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely share it brother
@AbroadinJapan
@AbroadinJapan 3 жыл бұрын
You’ve outdone yourself this time mate. Really beautiful storytelling with some truly remarkable people!
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Means the absolute world mate~ Thank you Lucky enough to be surrounded by a good number of supportive and inspiring friends~ See ya soon eh
@Joyfulcheese
@Joyfulcheese 3 жыл бұрын
Well put!
@djdrift71
@djdrift71 3 жыл бұрын
Well said Chris 👍🏼
@faizalzaidin
@faizalzaidin 3 жыл бұрын
Both of you and Chris made remarkable tsunami disaster documentaries. 👍
@Ramnokri
@Ramnokri 3 жыл бұрын
And this coming from a guy that made himself some very outstanding videos about this :) thank you all for all your effort and work on these videos.
@sharlainjapan
@sharlainjapan 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done❤️ Thank you for sharing their stories🙏🏻
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such a huge supporter of this project Means the world to me
@nicolettedorfling9788
@nicolettedorfling9788 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, its done wonderfully. Insightful and with so much care. 💕
@noeinroad7294
@noeinroad7294 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharla for encouraging Norm to keep making videos.
@brendan12882
@brendan12882 Жыл бұрын
@@noeinroad7294 Thank you for encouraging Sharla to encourage Norm to make videos!!!
@LifeWhereImFrom
@LifeWhereImFrom 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Norm, in truth, I've been avoiding all 3.11 coverage. I tend to avoid sad stories. But I don't know, I decided to watch just this one documentary of yours. I really appreciate the stories you captured and how you allowed the survivors to tell it. It was touchingly done.
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
This means a lot to me, Greg Thank you so much
@mustardsweater4112
@mustardsweater4112 3 жыл бұрын
the ending scene where the woman talks about starting to live again from 3.12 touches my heart. the background music, the scenery captured. everything is beautifully narrated. thank you for producing this video and allowing us to see from the perspective of these survivors.
@newleafoverit
@newleafoverit 2 жыл бұрын
it was this 🤏 close to making me tear up. beautifully done by Tokyo Lens
@CoversbyPatYam
@CoversbyPatYam Жыл бұрын
I was so touched with what she said.
@nicoleyuen2645
@nicoleyuen2645 3 жыл бұрын
“I’ve been living 1 day for 10 years”... thank you for sharing these powerful stories and emotions one more time to a new audience. May all these survivors be able to start the next day and next chapter in their lives.
@floccinaucci
@floccinaucci 3 жыл бұрын
We can but hope.
@kaltask1
@kaltask1 3 жыл бұрын
Something like this changes you forever.
@thempstead
@thempstead 3 жыл бұрын
I certainly hope that they will be able too
@TheLAexplorer
@TheLAexplorer 3 жыл бұрын
I heard a story of a man that swam to his mother's house to rescue her. Then once he rescued her, he kept on going back to rescue others. I don't remember his name but it would be freakin' awesome to get an interview from him. I'd love to hear that story Update: I found his name. It's Hideaki Akaiwa.
@iatehoshischicken2128
@iatehoshischicken2128 3 жыл бұрын
i hope his story could be documented too:)
@NicolasdeFontenay
@NicolasdeFontenay 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that man was featured on "badassoftheweek". That's where I heard from him. But just like the people in this documentary they might want to leave this behind. Asking them to tell their stories keep them on 3.11. Let's respect that. Let's start at 3.12.
@melony123
@melony123 2 жыл бұрын
Just read an article about this guy. I need to see, know, watch, read more about him. He is insanely brave
@magicalpj
@magicalpj Жыл бұрын
I remember reading about him at the time. What an incredible man!
@_i_am_unceded
@_i_am_unceded Жыл бұрын
​@@NicolasdeFontenay internet Winner 🏆
@Ema-nt3gp
@Ema-nt3gp 3 жыл бұрын
I remember someone saying at that time, Japanese are taught since young age their country was created on the back of a fish (or maybe a turtle) that will someday wake up and the islands will sink. Maybe it’s a legend, maybe he made it up (even though it was said on a TV documentary) but it’s something that stuck with me as a metaphor for Japanese strong will and resilience in face of adversity and challenge. I hope they will never go through something as traumatic, ever again.
@floccinaucci
@floccinaucci 3 жыл бұрын
we can always hope for less trauma in the world.
@kaltask1
@kaltask1 3 жыл бұрын
Japan really has endured lot as a country, but still they always stand up and never give up. More nations should be like this.
@Peekingduck
@Peekingduck 3 жыл бұрын
Legend says that it's a cat-fish that creates the quakes. Hence a lot of quake awareness posters and apps have one as a symbol.
@anderskandersson4613
@anderskandersson4613 3 жыл бұрын
A week after this tragic incident, my government sent first group of 50 volunteers to help, I was one of them. We stayed in Kesenuma school building (not very sure a high school or a junior) for 2 months, everything is totally upside down and the whole area was devastated by tsunami, absolutely heartbreaking scenery. Luckily I saw my beloved wife there, she’s also a volunteer for Swiss Government Team with her dog. We got married in 2013 and named two girls Yuki (Snow) and Aki (Autumn) ❤️
@komugi944
@komugi944 3 жыл бұрын
These documentaries about the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami hit hard, and makes me grateful in the position I am in. The day I visit Japan for the first time, I’m definitely going to visit these different areas in the Tohoku region and meet the locals so I myself can properly understand the impact that March 11 2011 brought. Thank you Norm, for this video ❤️🙏
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad that this means that much to you It was a pretty emotional edit for me So I’m glad it could connect with someone else as well
@TheRitschest
@TheRitschest 3 жыл бұрын
I've never really planned to do that until now but that definitely sounds like it would at least be worth doing! Especially if I decide to one day live in Japan, I think that would be a really valuable experience!
@kaltask1
@kaltask1 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Definitely going to visit these places to see how they have evolved and continued to live after a disaster like that.
@mariamarie8605
@mariamarie8605 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same feeling as you I grew fond of these cities and nostalgic even If I've never been there
@GaijinGoombah
@GaijinGoombah 3 жыл бұрын
This really took me back to my last year in JET, living in and watching the country recoil with what happened. Though everyone else has already said it, thanks for this man...
@ProfSaxby
@ProfSaxby 3 жыл бұрын
"For the last ten years I have been living 3.11. I want my life to start again from 3.12." This video is brilliant and sad and hopeful. thank you. so much.
@rurounigaijinn
@rurounigaijinn 3 жыл бұрын
It's stories like these that made me decide to photograph and document the countryside. Thought-provoking and full of meaning.
@TheJProducti0ns
@TheJProducti0ns 3 жыл бұрын
I was tearing up at the end. Especially when the lady said she wanted to live at 3.12 . God man. That was powerful Also great music choice and B-Roll at the end Great stuff Norm. Glad I found your channel
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
so glad to have you here~
@Tania-zy7ls
@Tania-zy7ls 3 жыл бұрын
She was caught by the tsunami and lived? That is incredible. I'm glad to see we get to see more of her, I finished the video and was wondering how she made it out. Thank you for this, I live on the coast in BC and survivor stories are much more uplifting than the usual disaster coverage for those of us who live waiting for our own Big One.
@bishoudee6610
@bishoudee6610 3 жыл бұрын
I also live on the coast of BC, I hope it never happens, it’s scary thinking about it
@MobliMic
@MobliMic 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful documentary. I'm so glad this platform exists to imortalise peoples stories into history like this! Beautiful choice in sound track too
@lauraboanas7817
@lauraboanas7817 3 жыл бұрын
So touching and emotional. Their stories really hit me hard and now I’m just sat crying in the bath. Thank you so much for sharing this. Such loss and resilience is breaking and filling my heart at the same time. So inspiring in the face of overwhelming devastation💖💖💖
@ScareCrows2013
@ScareCrows2013 3 жыл бұрын
I literally shed tears watching this video. I’m a survivor of earthquake and tsunami myself although my experience was not in par with theirs but i feel like i shared those feelings they experience from the disaster. I also have the same thoughts of wanting my life to start again from the next day after the disaster like okami-san said. It’s not all pleasant memories but the lesson learned from it has changed my life entirely for the better. Hope they’re doing well, love from Indonesia and thanks for this beautiful video.
@JeffDvrx
@JeffDvrx Жыл бұрын
This was amazing. the footage was terrifying, honestly... I can't even begin to imagine going through something like that. Being told over and over that day would come, then have it happen and realize it's what you've been repeatedly warned of, then realizing the sheer scale of it and that you're right in the middle of it. That power, and you're nothing in the face of it. It's chilling just to think about it. The inn lady was so moving. Thank you for making this.
@Kaitlynde
@Kaitlynde 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. This is was so beautifully done, and the stories presented with such respect. It's humbling to realize that these areas and people are very much still living with the after effects of the tsunami, and that reconstruction is still ongoing. Thank you for telling these stories.
@elflass5544
@elflass5544 3 жыл бұрын
Norm, this was such a thoughtful look at a devastating event. Focusing on the people. And the final shot was just perfect. Thank you for sharing their experiences ~
@JBarry
@JBarry 3 жыл бұрын
Facing the full force of nature, surviving, and looking back at it after a decade like it was yesterday, that's a sense of surrealism I hope I never have the chance to experience. These people are strong, and survivors in every sense of the word.
@chelffie3867
@chelffie3867 3 жыл бұрын
The end of this video really hit me. When she spoke about beginning to live her life from 3.12, I realised there were tears on my eyes. And then the shot of the crane flying was so beautiful, hopeful and yet still somehow mournful. We're all so lucky you could help them share their stories like this. Thank you Norm.
@chelffie3867
@chelffie3867 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say Notification Squad but I wanted to keep that comment just about the video, because it was so powerful to me. I hope you have an amazing day/night and again thank you for sharing their stories with us.
@SeanRabbittChannel
@SeanRabbittChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. As I have visited Japan 17x over the years, this day shakes me to my core, remembering how worried and helpless I was seeing it happen live on tv. The resilience and strength and the sense of community from the people of Japan specially Tohoku area is just amazing and inspiring.
@acm_1985
@acm_1985 3 жыл бұрын
I cant find the words, have tears in my eyes. Maybe Your best documentary so far. ⛩🗾
@TakoyaKyono
@TakoyaKyono 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I was in Tokyo in May of 2019, there was a 5.0 earthquake that hit in the mid afternoon. I was lying on my hotel bed at the time trying to keep myself hydrated to get over a small case of heat stroke. At first I wasn't bothered and just lay there while the shaking went on as I had been in a few earthquakes before during previous visits. But this one just went on. And on. And on. What was only roughly thirty seconds felt like a life time... That was pretty terrifying to me despite the fact that there was no tsunami warning issued. So I can't even begin to imagine how terrified people were during the 2011 earthquake.... EDIT: Your cinematography never fails to impress me. Simple things like the heron flying past the sunset make me smile as it feels like it symbolises a new start.
@gruntybear
@gruntybear 3 жыл бұрын
Norm this was so incredible. I’m so emotional I don’t know how to put into words properly what I want to say. The camera work, the editing, the music...It was all perfection. But the way you helped these people share their stories and gave them context for us as viewers was amazing. I can feel the sorrow, determination, but also the enduring hope of their message. So beautiful in every way. Thank you.
@onyxavatar
@onyxavatar 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, Norm. You did such an awesome job. I'm loving this series of features on various towns like Nagoro and this town too. Excellent job. Please don't stop making them. These stories are important and need to be told and heard by the world.
@Shanyandao
@Shanyandao 3 жыл бұрын
I really got goosebumps from this. Thank you for sharing their stories with us ♡
@floccinaucci
@floccinaucci 3 жыл бұрын
powerful stuff.
@christopherjohnson6993
@christopherjohnson6993 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how this tragic event has caused so much development. It’s important to remember that the numbers from the injured and dead to destruction costs to the people alive are not numbers but people with stories to tell. Thank you for this. There is more than just a number
@RobotsRuleTheWorld
@RobotsRuleTheWorld 3 жыл бұрын
The production value on these videos is just absolutely insane. Thank you for sharing their stories.
@caitlinschuster7028
@caitlinschuster7028 3 жыл бұрын
This was so beautifully made. To see the bird fly away, as she speaks of living now from the next day... my gosh. So well done and you captured their stories with such sensitivity. Thank you!
@bozoone3781
@bozoone3781 3 жыл бұрын
You did a really great job with this! The emotional connection it makes you feel with complete strangers is amazing! My heart breaks for these people and their losses while my admiration for their courage and strength grows. Thanks for taking us along to hear their stories!
@DirkVomEck
@DirkVomEck 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for preserving and sharing these stories! These documentary style videos with focus on local people are always my favorite!
@Lestatsuxme1013
@Lestatsuxme1013 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this amazing documentary! As a Fukushima resident, I still never get used to hearing these harrowing stories. The Tohoku region is resilient and full of amazing people. Thank you again for sharing some of their stories! ❤️🗾
@MMarz
@MMarz 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video!
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for being here so early
@sweetarchangel6748
@sweetarchangel6748 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done and their stories were well represented. Literally brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine the fear that they went through. I remember seeing some of it on tv - it was horrifying just watching it on screen. And that was an interesting fact about Japanese schools that I never knew. Good to know if I ever make it to Japan - just in case. How many hours did it take you this time to find the right music, lol.
@kgrant3184
@kgrant3184 4 ай бұрын
Thank you once more, for your beautiful, sensitive story-telling, of such an awful day. Well done, all!
@tobyeveryday729
@tobyeveryday729 3 жыл бұрын
Equal parts harrowing and hopeful, insightful and thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing the voices and memories of those who survived, may those who were lost to them live long in our hearts and minds 🕯 It's a masterpiece, Norm 💖
@karenhotaru3702
@karenhotaru3702 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very, very much for this video ❤️🙏🏻 You made it in a very thoughtful way and I hope that some of them can start this “new” year with the 12th of march instead of reliving the 11th over and over again 😢❤️
@Joyfulcheese
@Joyfulcheese 3 жыл бұрын
It really hit home a little when you were on Sharla's livestream and you could see how it still affected you all these years later. Thank you for putting this together, and to these people for sharing their stories.
@saraisheretoview
@saraisheretoview 3 жыл бұрын
I am speechless, just thank you for sharing their stories🤍 What a beautiful and powerful documentary🤍 All my wishes go for this town and all the towns that suffer, and may them restart and rebuild the past from 3.12.
@cupcakelikes
@cupcakelikes 3 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful story of resilience, courage and perseverance. Thanks Norm!
@derdome1702
@derdome1702 3 жыл бұрын
Bit late but here I am. Love the documentary style vids. Both yours and Chris'. Keep doing what u love.
@derdome1702
@derdome1702 3 жыл бұрын
Also love it music joices as always❤️
@Harpocrat
@Harpocrat 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, Norm. As others have said, part tragic, part hopeful. I think you got the balance just right, and perfect choice of music as always. I can see you've poured a lot of your soul into this video.
@CynariGames
@CynariGames 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of these, my heart instantly sinks hearing how those who were caught up in the Tsunami feared for their lives; how their lives were destroyed and that that part of history will always stick with them. Thank you for taking the time to share this mini-documentary style video with the world, Norm. I was only 11 at the time of the Tsunami, and I recall watching it on the news in horror. May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may those who survived find peace within themselves.
@ashtrees8969
@ashtrees8969 3 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing their stories, I love how I can feel the sincerity whenever I watch one of these videos
@gregorylawson5827
@gregorylawson5827 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done Norm! Not many words can express, all of the emotions that this region had experienced on that day! I remember seeing it on TV and just thinking it was a dream or a movie. The water was moving buildings around like toys.
@kaltask1
@kaltask1 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't look real and your brain is like "Its not real its not real". Seeing something like that in real life must be shocking itself.
@thempstead
@thempstead 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, in the news footage from the time the houses and cars didn't look real ... But that was just the power of nature treating them like toys and not caring who was affected
@big-gorram-hero5165
@big-gorram-hero5165 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree! i cant even start to wrap my head around watching somthing like that happen. i remember seeing somewhere that after, when starting to go through the rubble, people would collect any personal items they found like photos or documents or anything personal that couldnt be replaced and bring them to a center where people could try and recover them. the fact that even when faced with the unbelieveable loss of basically everything they knew, they still looked out for other people. its so inspiring.
@pauladixon9003
@pauladixon9003 3 жыл бұрын
I will never forget the scenes from that terrible day, and how helpless and heartbroken I felt. Thank you for sharing the experiences of these people; this was beautifully done.
@hachi701
@hachi701 3 жыл бұрын
This was so beautifully done and touching, thank you for letting us hear their stories!
@zigowl1193
@zigowl1193 3 жыл бұрын
This is really insightful and thoughtful. Thank you for making it and I am grateful to your interviewees for sharing their memories with us.
@tommykay7427
@tommykay7427 3 жыл бұрын
Your documentary is a testament to the preserverance of the Japanese people, and Japan as a whole. Thank you for sharing this with us Norm.
@creaturespuppet
@creaturespuppet 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing their story. Given me goosebumps and by the end afer the "I’ve been living 1 day for 10 years and now I want to start 3.12 new" had me crying. Will definitely be sharing this video with friends of mine
@Jacecam32
@Jacecam32 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch a story about the tsunami it always blows me away. They are stories that make your knees weak in horror at the thought of watching not just your life but the life of countless others around you disappear and be swept away by nature's indifference. Thank you for sharing more of these stories they are hard for people to relieve as they talk but I am glad they are strong enough to share it with us.
@C.Chandler_May
@C.Chandler_May Жыл бұрын
"You can't live the same day forever". Quite a quote. Thanks for making this.
@Jindujun
@Jindujun 3 жыл бұрын
You channel is really among my top10, maybe even my top5 KZbinr list. Your documentary stuff, like the one in Kyoto or now this one are unmatched quality. The storytelling is just on another level, it's so authentic, so raw - it brought tears in my eyes hearing their stories. Love it, keep it up mate!
@visionmauto
@visionmauto 3 жыл бұрын
This, was gorgeous and just plain out amazing. Well done, and thank you for doing this
@thentil
@thentil Жыл бұрын
This is so well done. Thank you.
@merelmeister
@merelmeister Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful documentary and heartbreaking at the same time. Thank you for sharing this.
@kermit502
@kermit502 3 жыл бұрын
Very moving and thoughtfully done. I remember watching this on TV. I couldn't tear my eyes away, thinking about all the people that were lost.
@dkepp77
@dkepp77 3 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary work Norm. So respectfully and beautifully told. Brought me tears by the end. I can't image how emotional this must have been for you to film and edit having experienced it yourself. Stories that many of us would never have heard being given a voice thanks to you. Gives me significant impetus to visit these places when I next get to Japan and support their communities.
@chrissieclips3209
@chrissieclips3209 3 жыл бұрын
So emotional to watch. Shared with such a delicate touch. Thank you.
@big-gorram-hero5165
@big-gorram-hero5165 3 жыл бұрын
This was So beautifully done! their stories are so powerful, Thank you so much for shairing this!
@iwannabecait
@iwannabecait 3 жыл бұрын
This was so beautifully done. Immense natural disasters are an ever looming presence that seem to be sadly growing in occurrence. But the thing that stands out is the hopefulness of rebuilding and living life again after these tragedies. These people are amazing and I’m so thankful they have shared their stories.
@aki9438
@aki9438 2 жыл бұрын
This was actually beautiful; got me tearing up at the end. I hope the best going forward for that lovely lady at the hotel. I have only just found your channel and have been watching a ton for the past few days.
@gori-wanders
@gori-wanders 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful documentary! I love every part of it; so sad but incredible stories from really nice people, amazing edition. Thank you for creating this
@leah3660
@leah3660 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story!!
@noahsarkhive4482
@noahsarkhive4482 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautifully made video. I had tears in my eyes again, just like when you spoke with Sharla about your own experience of that day. Seeing the pictures n hearing about this catastrophe is highly upsetting n it costs so many peoples lives n their homes n livelihoods. But it is also so hopeful to see how the town keeps rebuilding; how people chose to stay or return n make it their home again. Extra kudos to the town for building the school up on the hill. I love how much resilience this shows n how they keep learning n improving to withstand whatever the future may hold
@tylerdurden6882
@tylerdurden6882 3 жыл бұрын
this and the follow-up video are by far the best work you've ever done. thanks for making the effort to connect with these people and share their stories.
@bluefootsteps2356
@bluefootsteps2356 Жыл бұрын
This was truly moving so beautifully done. Thank you for taking such care with this one.
@patigiddens1314
@patigiddens1314 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. You don’t realize how devastating this was until you watch these stories. Thank you.
@shimonkitamura
@shimonkitamura 3 жыл бұрын
感動です!Thank you so much for making this video 😭
@tammi6771
@tammi6771 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you were able to share their stories with us. Such an amazing video.
@Rob1971ist
@Rob1971ist 3 жыл бұрын
Very moving. Thank you for uploading.
@Cami_2006.
@Cami_2006. 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot and produced! These stories are so touching, I got teary eyes at the end.
@xxHIMfanxoxo
@xxHIMfanxoxo 3 жыл бұрын
I love and appreciate that you capture these stories from these small towns. Thank you. I always look forward to them.
@katylibarnes9393
@katylibarnes9393 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely well done. To respectfully get their story without being intrusive made me stay and watch a video about a tragic event. Looking forward to the next video about Okami-san.
@Psyrusaurus
@Psyrusaurus 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing their stories Norm. Really pushed yourself for this one. Especially Akiko’s story, I think alot of people relate to their trauma in the same she does, it’s a journey in itself to move on from things like that. Very powerful stuff.
@dattmay
@dattmay Жыл бұрын
Outstanding. This was beautiful and touching in so many ways. I’m astounded by the strength these three, and the whole community and country have shown over the years since 3.11. Such a beautiful sentiment at the end about “Starting again from 3.12”; definitely brought a tear to my eye.
@constanceschemmel7973
@constanceschemmel7973 11 күн бұрын
Thank you. It is nice to hear the stories and not just see the vids. Thank you to all who shared their stories.
@monkeydlewi
@monkeydlewi 3 жыл бұрын
Truly inspiring video Norm, thank you for taking the effort to share their stories and the story of the town.
@doogelyjim8627
@doogelyjim8627 3 жыл бұрын
really beautiful. also made me very sad and teary. a much needed reminder and re connector
@bronp1457
@bronp1457 3 жыл бұрын
Thoughtfully presented and very powerful. Thank you and to that beautiful survivor let’s hope she can start living her 3.12
@briancrosby152
@briancrosby152 3 жыл бұрын
I feel for the people who lost there home's, friends & loved ones. It will never be the same.
@Stormcrow89
@Stormcrow89 Жыл бұрын
There’s so much here….loss, sadness, hope, gratefulness, the will to carry on…you captured everything beautifully.
@ocarinaoftimelz
@ocarinaoftimelz 3 жыл бұрын
This gave me chills. It's an absolutely stunning video. Thanks for sharing their stories in such a remarkable way, Norm.
@PlanT21
@PlanT21 3 жыл бұрын
That old lady was so wholesome
@JDPrimeShots
@JDPrimeShots 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Norm! Loved the linearity between the three different sides of the event. It's a tragic story, but also amazing to see the perseverance and wanting to continue from 3.12.
@kareny2349
@kareny2349 3 жыл бұрын
Twelve awesome minutes...this easily could've been an hour long youtube special. Thank you for sharing their stories Norm!
@Tomoyuki473
@Tomoyuki473 3 жыл бұрын
I love Tohoku and its people. Stories like this move my heart in ways I never thought possible. Thank you so much for sharing these stories.
@bartenderhd
@bartenderhd Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these stories, Norm. Felt it deep in my heart and I'm very glad to have found your channel.
@bradtuttle2674
@bradtuttle2674 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was such a great video! The interviews and the drone shots showing how the town is being rebuilt were really something. Towns always seem to have a sort of natural & organic feeling to their layout but a town that's been wiped out and rebuilt like this has a sort of artificial feeling I guess you could say. It's like a remade quilt that's missing some of it's patches...
@Sanath1231
@Sanath1231 3 жыл бұрын
Norm, this has been one of the most touching videos I have seen on KZbin. Thank you for sharing their stories and I am at a loss of words on the whole experience of watching this video.
@GettinBetter
@GettinBetter 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these stories! Great content as usual
@kimberlydeverell2863
@kimberlydeverell2863 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share such remarkable stories from this day. Their stories are amazing, but the people behind them are even more amazing. Every time I hear a story from someone who was there, I can't help but want to cry.
@LordLiquidBaconII
@LordLiquidBaconII 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all their perspectives on the tragic event.
@FrameofTravel
@FrameofTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly done mate. So happy that you got a chance to go back to this area and create/share this touching story.
@denuca10
@denuca10 3 жыл бұрын
Always good content, grateful to be able to hear this story.
@diedraunderwood1114
@diedraunderwood1114 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. It was done in such a respectful and thoughtful way. I can not even imagine the terror and pain they have gone through and still remember to this day. You do amazing work and that is why I love your channel.
@dalehazel4308
@dalehazel4308 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this! Keep up the good work 🙌
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