Train chaos almost ruins trip to this rural town 🇯🇵 HOSHIGAOKA

Train lines were in chaos this morning as I tried to find my way to the small community of Hoshigaoka, out on the far eastern edge of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. After some waiting and an inspired change of plans, I eventually made it to Hoshigaoka, late but successful. I spent the day wandering the hilly, narrow streets of this quiet, little-known outpost. I encountered lots of odd uniquenesses that make the place special - even if I couldn't explain them. (A hotel built around animatronic dinosaurs, suspiciously large parking decks, bicycle growing out of the weeds, and a relative lack of other humans are just some of the things that stuck out.) A most enjoyable look at a charming place that I nearly failed to even reach.
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[@T1DWanderer]

*Want more of this wander?* Watch the extended, ad-free version of this video here: www.patreon.com/posts/105809060 -Jeremy

[@steelspark115]

Life has many twists & turns & like the saying goes - it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. I love seeing moments like this when things don't go precisely to plan. It makes for an exciting video! As always Jeremy, all the best, much love & respect for bringing us along for the ride!

[@T1DWanderer]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@Barley150]

I love how you explore, discover, take chances.

[@T1DWanderer]

Fun way to get out and see things isn't it :)

[@learnasigo-pl1ti]

Wow. This one had a bit of everything. Always enjoyable. Happy travels 👌

[@T1DWanderer]

Thanks! I was surprised how much fun this place was

[@KyDarknight]

Love the wanderings Jeremy!!❤❤❤

[@T1DWanderer]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Your reaction when the train went by is the same as mine......oh yeah! Looked like a nice small town. Love exploring with you. What was that thing you ate for lunch? Looked good.

[@T1DWanderer]

A tuna/mayonnaise rice ball from a convenience store 🍙

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

@@T1DWanderer yum

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

What does 223 mean on your hat? This looks like a excedrin type day there. Always interesting as per usual. Thanks Jeremy 😊

[@T1DWanderer]

I bought the hat and explained the logo in this video (aboard the ferry towards the beginning): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKe1XqeDZa9_oqs

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

@T1DWanderer ok. Will check video again. Stay safe. Have fun on the trains.

[@channel9r]

Fab dino's.

[@joebehrdenver]

Always look forward to your content! The dino resort! That little playground looked pretty unused - do you notice the aging of Japan's population/crash in the birth rate on the ground? Thanks.

[@T1DWanderer]

The birth rate is low here but I'm not sure if it's a huge issue, at least not yet. Plenty of kids and schools and everything. All I notice myself is that the cities get bigger and the smaller towns get more abandoned

[@eprohoda]

How’s everything going?, unusua l. take it easy!

[@mtkoslowski]

25:21 The only graffiti that I’ve seen on this channel. How refreshing not to have to see graffiti everywhere.

[@T1DWanderer]

You do occasionally see graffiti in Japan but it's not every surface, and usually minor

[@mtkoslowski]

@@T1DWanderer Thank you. I am an old man, a widower and am considering an overseas trip to perhaps visit Japan before I die. Could you please suggest a place to start?

[@dmoney8602]

I couldn’t find that hotel on google maps

[@T1DWanderer]

I found it, even found the website hirakata-dinosaur dot com. Still not sure what's with the dinosaur theme though. Just something for fun I guess

[@pamelabarnes3409]

What do the numbers on your hat mean?

[@mtkoslowski]

Remington .223 caliber. Jeremy’s a dangerous man.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

​@@mtkoslowski No. He does not impress me for that. 😊

[@T1DWanderer]

I bought the hat and explained the logo in this video (aboard the ferry towards the beginning): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKe1XqeDZa9_oqs