The Nuclear Meltdown Of Fukushima | Inside The Forbidden Ghost Town

In March 2011, one of the deadliest disasters in Japan's history occurred. A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami resulted in a catastrophic nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The area surrounding the plant was deemed uninhabitable due to dangerous levels of radiation, creating a ghost town frozen in time. Join us on a haunting tour of the abandoned Fukushima radiation zone to uncover the secrets and devastation left behind. Explore the eerie ruins and experience the haunting atmosphere of a once-bustling town now left to decay. Discover the impact of the disaster on the local community and get a glimpse of what life was like before the incident. Don't miss our in-depth examination of the state of Fukushima today and the ongoing efforts to clean up the radioactive debris. This is a journey you won't want to miss! Subscribe to our channel for more explorations like this one, and don't forget to like and share this video with your friends.
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[@ExploringWithJosh]

this is a big documentary thats going to be split into 5 parts before then dropping an official full movie release ! we spent 9 full days in fukushima IN the red zone filming .. it means alot if you guys will like and share this video! .. even some comments on your thoughts would be cool i read and see them all!

[@DesmondPK]

We will :D

[@rylansato]

Excellent. I look forward to this. I live in Japan and have traveled to the tsunami areas and was in Okuma near the power plant back in 2019.

[@MRFIXIT-k6y]

Hell yeah dude My mannn Love it

[@aprilvaughn5876]

Love your channel ❤ Rise Above

[@tammystratton2256]

Remember Josh 19,000 people died so they didn't just leave their things behind. Their Spirits are probably still there.

[@littlelogie]

Finally, I miss this kind of video where it's not about demon, haunted, evil, ghost, or any of that kind. Just pure exploring and history.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

stick around for the series!!

[@ramonahorn9730]

Yes your at your best doing this type of documentary. You bring it to life in a unique way. it's awesome. Can't wait to see the rest

[@Mystery7932]

No one’s forcing you to watch them, some of us actually enjoy them

[@Coianth]

This was a life changing event for me. I was at Namie elementary school, 20km from the reactor that exploded. Thankfully I wasn't affected by the radiation a decade after. I really wish I had more chance to talk with my classmates, because after the evacuation, It was like I got respawned as a new person, but without any friend from the past left. It's been a sad childhood, but I was able to grow out of it😊

[@ktj5253]

How old were you when it happened? Sorry to hear I couldn’t imagine how hard it was

[@Coianth]

@@ktj5253 Hey, I was 14 back then. 1week from my elementary graduation. The earthquake started slow, but gradually changed to a bouncy movement, it was like rolling down a hill. But we take evacuation drills seriously in Japan, so 600+ students including me were already at the field within less than 3min.

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

Wow! I remember watching this here in Perth Australia, it was devastating to watch. Thankyou for sharing your personal story 🤘💜🤘🇦🇺🦘

[@Coianth]

@@bethdoublekickchick8007 Glad I was able to share it with somebody else! Some memories are just meant to stay only to be told in the future😊

[@wilecoyote2074]

I am sorry this happened to you. I have watched several documentaries on the disaster and what broke my heart with deep sadness was the elementary school children who lost their lives by not being led to higher ground when the water came rushing in. I always think of them when watching videos like this. I hope you are doing well in life.

[@meisouguerilla]

As someone in Japan who lived through this and went to the Tohoku region a month after the disaster (slept in a van for 10 days travelled to affected areas, interviewed, documented, and volunteered for disaster relief), I can say that this was really hard to watch. I had to fast forward through the disaster footage. For those of us in Japan, this is still RECENT history. We are still dealing with this.

[@maxine-charliemaxcaulfield]

That must have been such a terrifying time, I can't even imagine what all of yuz went through and witnessed. I wish the best for you, your family and all the people who were caught up in this disaster. ❤🙏

[@red3here]

You born in Japan?

[@meisouguerilla]

@@maxine-charliemaxcaulfield thank you, that’s so kind of you. My family and I were safe far from the disaster, but there are many families still struggling, having been displaced from all those abandoned homes and waiting to be able to return. It’s heartbreaking to see all those precious belongings, like family photos and other personal treasures, trapped in time. Lots of pets were left behind too, I imagine that dog was loved and left behind. So sad that it probably tried to survive, waiting for its loved ones to come back.

[@meisouguerilla]

@@red3here yeah

[@carmenburton4918]

I rembr watching footage..alot of the stuff I saw in the first few days..YT didn't take down as ppl hadn't reported them yet. But I think the footage of ppl.dying/getting washed away got removed pretty quickly . In about a month half was gone. I'm glad Miki was found and had somewhere for her family to go to cause I see them watching her last announcements. That was a bitter pill to swallow

[@jcoxy1057]

The Japanese people have endured some reallly really realllly tough times… it’s so sad man, it makes sense why they are such strong, family oriented people. God bless. I’d love to visit one day

[@ginarozario8945]

This is their Karma. Do u know how many ppl they hav killed during olden times. During war. How brutally cruel they were.

[@HOBAPOMA]

@@ginarozario8945As pessoas de hoje não devem carregar os erros dos antepassados... não faz nenhum sentido isso, eles não tem culpa.

[@KYR_DID_YOU_SEE_IT]

⁠@@ginarozario8945 mate, where are you from? I’m sure if you had a proper look at what your country has done in the past you wouldn’t have the same opinion

[@jandro8370]

Like when we dropped 2 Suns on their heads

[@ginarozario8945]

@@KYR_DID_YOU_SEE_IT am from Asia. Just like what happen to Hiroshima. Its all karma. They arent only cruel in culture they also have been cruel to other countries and other races. I personally know stories of how Japanese soldier in the olden days slaughtering babies by throwing them up in the air and using a samurai to kill babies and ppl. Karma it is. What the Ancestor did now the current generation pays for it. Even with advance tech, they still hv nuclear issue and disasters.

[@rachellaflex2249]

I'm really looking forward to all the new videos you have for Fukushima. I love the way you share these stories that have been kind of forgotten about. Thank you for doing these, Josh! You're awesome!

[@kris_blurry]

22:10 sounds like he’s saying he’s worried there could be beers 🍻 here 😂

[@KrazyKlown666]

22:06 "Now Dan was worried about beers" like is he meaning bears or boars because he says boars normally right after but that gave me a good little chuckle

[@MafiaRen88]

Long time subscriber since you were at 5k subscribers!! Hitting your 1 mil made me happy for you!! And now you’ve grown so much ❤ keep on making awesome vids Josh !

[@chaye107]

first 5 minutes in and this video just feels so educating! i’m so glad you made this video to not only educate myself but other people. these videos don’t also bring education and a good time.. but recognition of life outside of the united states. thank you!

[@annieq800]

Hey Josh, I remember I first found your channel in late 2013 and got introduced to urban decay. I'd already had a slight obsession with historical/abandoned places but I could actually see and experience them in a way because of your videos. After a while, I kinda got disinterested (due to studies, etc) and I found your channel again in 2016 or 2017 when you were posting your videos about Fukushima. Here I am now in 2023, and it feels oddly nostalgic somehow. I've never commented on any of your videos before lol but I somehow wanted to type this out. Really excited to see the rest of the series!

[@wendyb.j.8537]

It's very sad what happened over there, but thanks to you Josh we get to see how those places look like! I hope that the people are able to move back to what they had to left behind! Keep up the good work.....with love from Belgium.

[@TennyoDalucia]

I had been in this area of Japan 2 weeks (to the day) before this happened. I'll never forget waking up to friends asking if I was okay, if my friends were okay. I woke up at home, on the other side of the Pacific. I had a friend stuck in her car for a day waiting for rescue. I had other friends hunting for survivors. I was so removed from it all back home in Canada, but still so connected to it as it happened. I hold a lot of sorrow for this event and I remember it every year.

[@kt-kate]

What's forbidden is sneaking into someone's house without their permission. Even though nobody lives there, still the land and the house belong to the owner and their right has be kept.

[@Dont_Stare_I_Will_Stare_Back]

Was this the disaster that was turned into a netflix show ("The days"?) ? I'm two episodes into that show and I find it is such a good show (so far) for what had happened

[@mackenziezimmerman7421]

Yes

[@LyraPyxisVT]

do you know even its only netflix i would love to see it if it was also on hulu

[@Wyld_Stallyns77]

Very good series on Netflix. Heartbreaking on all lives lost on the natural disaster. Causing it's damage and setting off the nuclear event. Japan people work ethics are limitless. God bless them all.

[@brittneyanne3670]

They’re probably using the radio activate dirt for the future 😆

[@LyraPyxisVT]

@@brittneyanne3670 let's hope not

[@lollUK]

This is so heartbreaking. All those people having to leave their homes, the places where they had happy memories before all that madness devastated everything. Fantastic video Josh ❤

[@Grannyknapp]

I started watching you when you were with Cody all the time. You were the one that changed my attitude about KZbin. You were my first subscription. Still here with you!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

woo! thank you

[@maxine-charliemaxcaulfield]

Josh this is absolutely brilliant! You have done an amazing job filming this and I loved how you included the footage of the actual events in your intro. It just let's everyone get a feel of the horrifying things that these people who lived here had to witness. I've actually just paused your video to make this comment, you've done such an awesome job putting this all together!! As always Josh, this video is truly fascinating to watch. Thank you ❤

[@mattlesnak2387]

Been a long time scriber for almost four years love the content can't wait to see more of the videos

[@MitchellFay-nv2ne]

Wow that intro was terrifying well done josh amazing video and it was SO INTERESTING #roadto5mill

[@melissawarren7656]

I got so emotional at the start of this video,to see all that’s still standing and all the people’s belongings hits the heart. This series of videos are awesome so far 😊

[@ExploringWithJosh]

its crazy for sure

[@allthings11]

I’m excited for this Josh! You always bring us great investigations ❤ thank you so much for going across the world and showing us things that we cannot go see ourselves! Much love from Ohio ❤

[@Neilukuk]

excited is a strange word to use :/

[@allthings11]

@@Neilukuk how is it a strange word to use? I think it’s exiting to see new places that I haven’t seen before and learn more history and interesting things that not many people may know. Obviously I’m not saying it’s exciting that any type of tragedy has happened. However, to be able to see all of the progress that this whole place has done vs how it was even just 4 years ago is tremendous.

[@nitheeshkumar6590]

Hi

[@GabrielCorentin]

This is very impressive to see how certains areas of Fukushima are today ! Very good Job for this video Josh !

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you!

[@nadiaandkofi]

Wow Josh u came a long way…your editing and filming is incredible I enjoy it way more than any other show on tv. Stay safe and can’t wait for more content

[@ExploringWithJosh]

I appreciate that!

[@gblacken24]

Always love when josh does a good ole exploring video. Keep it up man we all appreciate what you do!

[@heidib9243]

Brilliant video Josh. Thanks for taking us with you on your journey. Absolutely love your channel. It blows me away to remember this disaster happening in 2011, and to now see what the place looks like, and how people just had to leave everything and go. Very informative, and if I could give you 1000 thumbs up I would!!!

[@snowdream7849]

Why are you going into people's houses without permission? As a victim, I am very upset ! !

[@johncena1154]

Wow Josh this video is awesome! So nice seeing you back in Japan! Also - you’ve definitely come along way with those spiders !! Old Josh would of ran away after seeing a spider on his leg 🤣🤣

[@ExploringWithJosh]

gettin a bit better now lol

[@tinaprentice2136]

Incredible video Josh appreciate all the hard work you put in your videos great job 👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@oliviaa_howell]

at 11:04 “this dirt has all been dugged up” JOSH…the dirt has been DUG out/up 😂😂 i fucking can’t deal

[@theunknown6034]

That part!!!!

[@mikey6587]

22:09 if there's beer there where is my invite

[@misskmeltsawaytrent8470]

Another great video Josh. All the info about the amounts and cancer brings my mind and heart to colby. Idk how or why what has happened has happened I just keep praying he can and will prosper past it all. Keep posting amazing vids Josh. It keeps all of our heads up and makes our days better. We love you!♡ always keep yourself safe for all who care for you ♡

[@nitheeshkumar6590]

Hi message me

[@Zen_Reaper]

19:50 that was pretty funny, we’re gonna see what we’re gonna see but who knows what we’re gonna see 😂

[@leonitalugaric8811]

Can't wait for more parts, its very interesting. Josh in front white board looks like a teacher teaching physics or math hahah

[@LyraPyxisVT]

love the video, thank you for bringing this back up, i feel to many people forgotten about this tragedy, i would invest into a face mask like what your friend has when doing these things

[@oliviaa_howell]

the “josh-isms” in his videos just make me laugh. at 7:57 he talking about “this building still standed”😂😂😂 JOSH, the house still STOOD

[@theunknown6034]

I know the way he pronounces shit literally drives me insane. I'm over here correcting him! 😂

[@workwork263]

Same " omg no stood, STOOD " 🤣

[@Bluu3y3s]

what i appreciate is the background stories on the places you explore and the info and history. i have learned so much. i look forward to every new video. thank you

[@sabrinasabrina1632]

i love your ghost videos but these exploring videos are amazing and your always respectful can wait for the rest stay safe!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

thank you ! i love filming both

[@trudiemead9896]

Simply amazing video Josh, showing us some incredible things. I have said before your use of music in these really lifts these for me. Loving what you guys are bringing to us. So looking forward to the others to come. ❤

[@amandaflack4421]

Omg I love your hair in the 2017 footage!

[@hahomy]

Josh I'm so pleased u went back again it's so good to see how it is now, and how year on year they have cleared up and moved on a bit thanks so much for sharing 👍 I've loved these videos and look forward to seeing the next one 👍 well done I luv how u always make sure u add the history and show the then and now pictures brilliant video brilliant editting loved it well done 👍❤

[@angelicdemon1333]

I really appreciate all the exploring creators b/c there are so many ppl that can't for so many reasons go to places like this and you help so many ppl experience something that they wouldn't otherwise. I know for me, physically im really sensitive to stuff, allergies, i get burnt and sun poison really bad, etc. plus I have a 2 yr. old any kind of traveling is extra with him, before him I had my dog, you can't travel without making expensive arrangements for your dog plus it had anxiety so i took her with me as much as possible. Plus I'm sooo clumsy its not a ghost im just spastic. But i really appreciate all of you for putting out this content and going where we cannot.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Josh, I remember your visit here with Cody, and other visits afterwards. I think it's amazing what you are doing, thank you for going through all of the radiation meanings, you made it so much clearer. A very cool first episode, also an awesome explore. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@moesargi]

Amazing video brother!!! Dream location to go to

[@MackyPierce]

Never miss you videos but very seldom comment. This is an awesome undertaking. I remember like it was yesterday watching on tv the devastation that happened in Japan & the Fukushima disaster. It's a very sad memory.

[@mickey3131000]

地権者の許可を取って撮影をしているのか？

[@eli7441]

37:10 ここに答えがあります。 we have no permission of being here. we are just going through fukushima without permission searching for anithing worth seeing that's still left here. 翻訳 私たちはここにいることを許可されていない。 私たちは、まだここに残っている見る価値のあるものを探すために、許可なくフクシマの中を歩いているだけなのです。

[@wyattyork7492]

Thank you josh for these wonderful videos and. Great content keep up the wonderful work ! I wonder what's next so take your time and keep up the work

[@melanybahl]

Super interesting! I really appreciated the part where you explained all radiations. It helps to put it in perspective. I cannot imagine having to leave with my family during a tragedy like this one.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

thanks for the comment!

[@tanyamalone1484]

AWESOME VIDEO GUYS! Loved the collab! Thank you for releasing this content!

[@K.Lovelace1968]

What a terror for the people of Fukushima, brings tears to my eyes everytime I see something about it, how terrified they must have been, so helpless.. Thank you Josh for posting this most awesome video series / documentary....

[@kbrann3890]

This was such a great part 1 to the Docuseries... It is so interesting to see what they had and the beautiful landscaping. Thank you Josh, Dan, Steve & Dave!!!

[@marieawarner6957]

This is so interesting. I haven't watched one of your videos in yearrrsss lol and just like when I used to watch them you never dissapoint

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Woo welcome back

[@whistlingdixie8231]

Wow, enjoyed the deep dive into the Fukushima disasters. We hear about it on the news; but as time passes, it’s easy to forget where or when it happened. These were real people suffering a bunch of horrible disasters and we have a shared humanity with them. The nuclear fallout seems the worst IMO, for the time it takes to clear out. Sad to see so many families’ lives interrupted. So, KUDOS-Josh, Dan, Steve & David(?) well done! Looking forward to the rest of the series.👍

[@champie3368]

Omg, it's been 12 yrs? I was living in Philippines when this happened. We are so near Japan we have felt some earthquake too and had tsunami warning. My heart broke for Japan. I love Japan.😢

[@redheadclaire]

Can’t wait to watch this! Am I going to cry? Definitely.

[@heidip5042]

that was an amazing video to see all of that stuff.

[@lucymatheson9834]

Thank you Josh for the Japan series long time subscriber since your first few videos and I really like your content, I get excited about everything new video that you create. Love from Canada.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you so much

[@Gretchi]

I need to hear Josh say beers 🐻 just one more time! ❤ this is seriously epic. Looking forward to the entire series!

[@Precide]

48:30 that's where that family portrait found at 44:55 was taken

[@brandonmccoy4872]

"There may be a lot of beers here" 😂 it never ceases to amaze me how bad Josh's English is

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you for the tour< history and Radiation explanation! It is weird that it's been abandoned for 12 years but looks like they left yesterday!!🤯👍

[@princesshaines]

Always love your posts Josh! What's spooky is l'm actually watching Netflix 'The Days' that's about this area you are exploring! I love that you are sharing so in depth the true horrors, and how it effected the country, the people 😢and how it's still effecting people's lives, nature, health. Thank you this shows much more and the true meaning and effect of this devastation, so much more than the Netflix series. Please always stay safe in these situations! Also Josh.... Always great filming, and giving history! X

[@gabrielbice3481]

No matter if a shrine is broken or not, it is a good idea to give your respects. Just be careful!:) It is genuinely fascinating to see how everything was left. This is one of my favorite videos you have made.

[@happykidstv9753]

I love Japan exploring edition 💜

[@imamiiam]

I still cry when I see the footage 😢Doesn't feel long ago at all ❤

[@ExploringWithJosh]

its insane

[@PeppieP]

What an excellent documentary this was on the Forbidden Ghost Town of Fukushima. I was amazed at how everything was left as was - the narration was really well told Joshua. Looking forward to see what is offered to us next from Fukushima and Japan. Thanks for this Josh.

[@kellsampson8192]

So thankful you decided to put so much effort into this!! Amazing work!!!! ❤

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you so much!!

[@zer0n9ne]

Didn't expect to receive a lecture somewhere in the middle😅 Kidding aside, i remember this disaster on the news. It was devastating. Even watching documentaries about it gives me goosebumps. I'm amazed by the effort of Japan to restore this area, maybe one day it'll be livable again. looking forward to the next part 🙏🏻

[@KawaHato]

I appreciated the breakdown of radiation levels in the middle, thanks man! Nice video!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

thank you i tried my best to explain haha

[@Katyahbib]

I remember you went here once before a really long time ago. Are you going to be coming back here again for a full length movie/ 5 part series? Edit: you eventually answered my question in the video. Thanks for this video. It is great to document and see what had happened. Also to see how far we've come and how things have changed to become better and more safe so thanks.

[@BrookeRobertsbrookesbraces]

Can NOT wait for this!!!!

[@enz2010ligsay]

3:32 cody. Missing the old squad

[@michelleross9782]

Wouldn't it be amazing if you were contacted by the families who owned any of the items or even the homes you explored. You may have provided them video of some memories they never got a chance to save. Maybe even help them get reimbursed for items of great value they couldn't rescue. I hope if that ever happens they will give you permission to document it. That would be a gorgeous video.

[@itzmesteph7542]

Glad this came out. Took 6years for us to watch it! I miss Cody hanging out with the gang too

[@geemonster9179]

This must be weird for any of the people who owned any of these houses to watch this video, or who lived in the immediate area

[@mskinetik]

Love your Janan videos! This is next level!

[@brittleann9823]

You did a good job explaining the microsieverts, millisieverts & sieverts. Now I have a better understanding of it all. Thanks for taking the time to explain that!

[@SCARYFALCON2]

That BEEP is the old school HONDA Seatbelt Chime.

[@vampiricconure]

VERY Interesting! Learning a lot. Thanks for posting this :) !

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helik22]

Watching this with tears in my eyes, thank you, you're amazing ❤

[@thatinternetguy35]

hi @heli k

[@helik22]

@@thatinternetguy35 hey

[@karonradford4101]

I love seeing You and Cody Together ❤️.

[@Scarysnicker2]

Tbh, it kinda looks Lime Croatia there, beautiful sunset, cute vibes, Old Streets and houses and enjoying being there❤

[@jaydenbalfour8388]

Love your vid❤

[@rosetiger7268]

Thank you for making videos on Fukushima! I saw it happen on live TV. Been wanting to see this since..

[@ExploringWithJosh]

No problem!

[@rosetiger7268]

@@ExploringWithJosh I've watched the video twice already I enjoyed it so much.

[@Mabescx]

Keep these videos going man they’re so entertaining 🔥

[@destineeamber7577]

I feel like this happened just yesterday.. Super excited to watch this!!

[@lynseygrieveson2181]

Excellent series Josh. Loved this video and you're right, it is really important to document 😍

[@wait_what119]

ive had a shirt that said 'Fukushima' on it for a couple years now and i've never really knew what it meant until last year, when i heard about the situation i felt really bad for the people who were living in Japan during that time. it was sort of heartbreaking

[@justinlein8659]

🤩🤩👍👍 IT'S good to see the old crew back together again 🌍🌎🌏

[@battac2012]

I clearly remember the day this happened I was in school worrying about where abouts my cousin linc was but luckily he was back home in Lincolnshire. I was 15 when this happened and studied about it in history.

[@katieamarshh]

This was so interesting

[@renzalegre9537]

Damn! That Master Grade Sinanju @ 56:15 though. Also, an old school MG Hi-Nu and a somewhat customized MG Astray red frame kai.

[@jeneraljenna]

I studied abroad in Japan. i did my owe share of exploration in abandoned/haunted locatioms. take me with yall next time!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

nice!!!

[@ZarckarooVlogs]

Dude youre my inspiration. I'm near to 1m subs now and i wanna thank you for the inspiration. I hope to meet you soon brother!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Hey DM Me bro

[@shelbysmit1403]

I thought he said beers😂

[@rylansato]

There’s a nursing home near the power plant that was evacuated. Looking in the windows is looking back to March 2011. Employees cars were still there. I would’ve loved to explore this area with you guys.

[@ineshenriques6393]

I really like your content! I think it's amazing what you do👍🏻

[@ste666666666]

Just Thank you Josh, My heart and thoughts still go out Japan 💛 Great Work with this video 🙂

[@darabate5468]

Thank you for this, I have always read and watched anything on this disaster. Just watched the Netflix series, but it didn't tell a story of the civilian survivors, only the process the different agencies went through. It really missed that perspective of a normal person trying to survive this and what they went through.

[@_--Anna-_]

So glad I rediscovered your youtube channel! 😊