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As the water flows through the villages, there are some uniquely Japanese ways of keeping the water pure. Giant Carp!
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Unusual Kitchen Helpers | Wild Japan
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[@nigelft]

For everyone asking the 'fish poop' question, it's pretty simple ... Each pond is fed with /constantly/ running water, so any fish poop is naturally washed out, and into the streams; only when it reaches the rice paddies, does it settle, providing fertilizer for the crop ... interestingly enough, the rice plants themselves act as a natural biofilter, so as long as the rice is grown organically, the water leaving them is clean as well ... a pretty efficient way of doing things ...

[@taekookisgonnakillamewitht2357]

nigelft tnx.☺

[@animelover3083]

nigelft but if you don't use some kind of soap for the dishes, are they really getting clean?

[@nigelft]

animelover3083 True ... which is why they then wash the dishes, using hot water, in the kitchen sink indoors ... after all, each house is connected to the sewage system, right ...?

[@Helmutlozzi]

Thanks, I was about to ask the fish poop question.

[@karminakilayko281]

thanks

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Japan you are awesome: + A river in the kitchen. + Domesticated fish pets. + Scenic village to the max. + No detergents in the water. That granny is living a dream life.

[@collenyt9243]

I live there but you can also use only one detergent but the detergent is uncommon on other country it just make the river more cleaner...

[@sharannadeeproyroy6211]

sure she does

[@aveaillium8754]

You have only seen 0.1% of the reality.

[@dizhan74]

i live in the village, so the scenery is good here. and what amazing is the kitchen, i have a big waterfall, when raining outside. 😂

[@aveaillium8754]

@@dizhan74 😂😂😂

[@bobikmal9667]

I never imagined that washing vegetables can be so beautiful

[@mayanktripathi8726]

Great video Documentary well presented ,..

[@fuzzb0y]

Japanese culture in a nutshell - mastering simple things beautifully

[@AtLanTis613]

@@fuzzb0y 👍

[@lucascoval828]

@@fuzzb0y Based Japan.

[@zeenasworld]

I feel the same. Thanks for saying so .

[@donacantillo]

This village came out of a fairy tale... I wish I can live there.

[@milkbar1407]

Me too😑

[@xsailor85]

Out of a Studio Ghibli film.

[@theshuman100]

nothing like flooding your basement to make your dreams come true

[@donacantillo]

@@theshuman100 Lmao 🤣 that's not a basement. Please use your brain before commenting.

[@tha.goodkid6066]

@@donacantillo right😂😂

[@hiroshihasegawa8453]

I am Japanese and have to confess that in reality this kind of place is very rare in the contemporary Japan.

[@joeadamson5928]

Hiroshi Hasegawa I am obviously not Japanese but I learned the fruits of this living with Herman and Cornelia Aihara in San Francisco California from 1973 to 1977 , and have come to realize that This is tribal japan which is a dieing endogenous cultural mini-society where the origins of miso and natto flourished and evolved into the contemporary versions evident but as you say far from common experience today.

[@destromars7694]

Why would you say that.

[@vittxrio5198]

@@destromars7694 everybody would prefer living in cities to pursue higher life and education.

[@collenyt9243]

Wait Hiroshi do you live in Gujo Hachiman(Japan) too?! I live there a year now

[@starsfalldown1234567]

It's unhygienic obviously

[@KIM-xl6zs]

There is something about the Japanese they are genius, in an old&modern ways&the honour they preserve, their efficiency is also second to none

[@matua9928]

They live off the land naturally like the cycle of life

[@anggawiradana4507]

This is what is known as zero waste or sustainable and integrated environmental management. Good Japan, Greetings from Bali, Indonesia.

[@dewianjani8021]

Bali mirip ini juga dulu, but then the western influence washed it away.

[@leilanikuuipo6004]

As a Japanese person, please know the Carp's are called Koi fish. We don't eat Carp, if you see the beautiful Koi fish ponds with the colorful fish. It is Carp.

[@kushalrajput5832]

Leilani Ku'uipo it's not a carp it's a Magi-Carp. Got my pun??

[@jubayeralam8358]

Why dont you guys eat carp?

[@jubayeralam8358]

@Bigfoot ohh

[@VulpisFoxfire]

So...they taste like carp.

[@djjaewon]

Anyone who says carp tastes terrible only eats fried and grilled fish. Probably only big mac's and pizza.

[@hiho9173]

This is so beautiful i could cry.....

[@popefrancis389]

Norwegian Woods here have a tissue

[@MrDisgruntledGamer1]

i feel like japan has the most fertile and bountiful land in all of earth, it would make sense too since the Japanese are also the longest living people. They are very lucky to be there

[@Joe-xn3lk]

So you’ve never been to Hong Kong huh.

[@Joe-xn3lk]

Lmao

[@AmooKaveh]

Hi Ho cry as much as you want. Your tears will be used for irrigation.

[@vinacarissa7928]

that water in the pond is the clearest water that I've ever seen. and that kitchen, even though it's traditional, is super neat and looks so clean and tidy!

[@kimkim3827]

The quiet village, rice fields & greens, clearness & sounds of water just the whole ambiance of this video feels so cleansing & refereshing

[@Tom_Samad]

The Japanese are some of the most fascinating and efficient people on the planet! ❤🇯🇵❤

[@kaixaarc]

that place is so clean and beautiful~i wish i live there~ lmao

[@japanlovely8177]

check another collection of japan doc in my channel

[@jarenong]

Japan and South Korea are the most overworked nations in Asia. Still, your choice to move there.

[@donnk]

did you know that the japanese kills millions of innocent during WWII?

[@gshrdy5415]

Maria, Your country is so nice, never had problems right?, I am guessing you are from a country other than Europe, which you occupied from natives by killing them. Japanese are racists too, you all belong to same category.

[@jb76489]

Arezu citation needed

[@augustobrk4528]

Compared to drinking soda, that's probably an 100% healthier habit. This is awesome. Keepping it the way it has been since ever.

[@DerUberGaijan]

It's really interesting that you would compare drinking soda to washing your dishes in a stream.

[@toBe8ere]

DerUberGaijan yeah. I feel like there was a couple sentences in there that were missing.

[@mgm553]

Why does this have so many upvotes. This comparison makes no sense what so ever.

[@springrollwang4441]

I can almost taste the zen in the vege.

[@V0YAG3R]

Gotera Brk And Islam is a religion of peace 👌🏻

[@manatiluna]

Sad this is too short. The stunning beauty of nature and her calming voice soothed my soul.

[@Octobre1986]

There is a longer docu from NHK.

[@jane5944]

Just by watching it.. I feel cleansed.

[@aombarbor]

Japan is freaking awesome

[@_mgzzzz]

Poups G I think Singapore is the best... Even though I love sashimi and sushi. Sorry Japan

[@altraxsalem3729]

nope Japan>Singapore imo

[@mykeegetsit]

if you've seen back alleys of singapore you'd think differently lol i have and it is bad.. of course if ur a tourist you stay in spots that are clean because they are clean like as they advertised, this japan is really awesome

[@jett6207]

Fish poop in water & whatever you do residue of this remains in the water unless you rinse the tank thouroughly daily, even twice a day . The more te fish eat the more they poop & bigger the fish more the poop. Ask any person with an aquarium at home

[@NoahKaneisme]

Jett B It's a stream so the fish poop flows away, besides, it's not eating shitty fish food so it's got nutrients for the paddies.

[@beautifuldurian]

Japan is always amazing!!! People are so hardworking and they appreciate nature. Everthing they have is so carefully cared for.

[@lawrence2111]

This is a level of community and respect for those around you that is not easily achieved anywhere else. Culturally, that difference is dramatic.

[@georgenish]

A visiting catholic priest from the U.S.A once told me that he is amazed at how a non Christian country like Japan can achieve all this. That was over 60 years ago.

[@madhusudhanan9611]

Good friends, good books and this place =heaven

[@kenneth9343]

Discipline is the greatest asset of the Japanese people

[@crimsonknight5575]

kenneth tan and so it should be for every human being.

[@Faiqhamid770]

ASIAN GUY 88888oiiio

[@BruckerHouse]

anime*

[@mgm553]

What does that have to do with this video

[@JV-yd4qg]

The reason why they are sexually repressed.😅

[@eekeey]

this would actually make me want to wash dishes

[@ferosiety]

true hahaha

[@yahikopain5761]

Japan is full of magic .. i love so much japan

[@soleil5923]

Weeb 😂

[@SHIRAKOTEKUMOTO32909]

​@@soleil5923liking other country:😴 Liking Japan country: W33bs😂

[@ertyufofka1674]

Ah, l visited this village 2 years ago (but l forget the name of the village 😅😅) as one of my field study destination. Everyone is welcome to visit this village since it's already managed as sort of tourism destination. It's a lovely village :)

[@crystalwilliams5889]

Anyone know the name of the village?

[@blackcoffee9470]

Harie

[@aliza881]

Do you know the name of the village?

[@MsKuroneko92]

Still waiting for village name..

[@Takemikazushi]

@@MsKuroneko92 harie shiga

[@geraldinebutterfly6711]

It is so majestic specially in slow motion when she was washing the dishes. Amazing I am jealous I want that system :) . I have aquarium and I use the water in it for my indoor and outdoor garden

[@toBe8ere]

Gege Mendoza you should totally check out aquaponics !

[@johnames6430]

I have a stainless steel sink that turns on when I put my hand under the faucet, no fish needed. It also comes with lifetime warranty.

[@JustAGuyProduction]

Amazing, the people can be trusted not to litter and pollute the river. That would never happen in the US, we'd have to close the river off with electrified fences.

[@whytedaisesify]

they villagers clean the canals yearly. "satoyama japans secret garden" is a good documentary if you want to watch more. i saw it saturday and was awe-struck by the cleanliness

[@carmcam1]

Almost every river is clean when i visited Japan, this why seeing the dotombori river surprised me, it ia dirty, but not smelly. probably the dirtiest river in Japan could count as clean in other parts of the world.

[@PARCE93]

Joshua Cisneros Japanese culture is pretty outstanding & above a lot of other cultures in terms of respect & discipline.

[@chadh9457]

homogeneous societies are cohesive, high trust and stable ones. This experimentation in the west with cramming people in from everywhere else in the world results in isolated individuals, selfish insular behavior, low trust unstable places to live. The experiment will not end well.

[@JB-nj7nq]

@@chadh9457 having a melting pot of cultures doesn't make us selfish, being isolated makes selfish

[@tomhanxs]

Meanwhile in Ganges river in India have dead body inside it!!!

[@UnnikrishnanR]

We should populate the Ganges with Piranha. Problem solved.

[@wagelaseh1st74]

@@UnnikrishnanR we found Einstein guys

[@michaeltakehara4414]

Dirty

[@zalgomaster3715]

@@UnnikrishnanR genius 👍👍👍

[@xsailor85]

Unnikrishnan R watch River Monsters to see what a bad idea that is.

[@stevehouser7482]

I swear Japan is like the cleanest and most well organised place in the world it would seem

[@MrSlanderer]

In terms of the balance of nature and civilization, yes. In society, Singapore is on par with Japan.

[@JerjerB]

This system is actually really rare here in Japan. I showed this to my friends here, and nobody had heard of it before.

[@Henlarious]

Jeremy Boulat That’s because all your friends are likely millennials. Ask your parents and their friends I guarantee you they are familiar.

[@3dr881]

Says the people who arent even from there lol

[@chibineo]

I’m Japanese and I didn’t know about this either. It only exist in this little area.

[@Paulo-zr5zo]

It was an old culture though. There are a lot of places in japan where even japanese people don't know about. Just like how you don't know about a certain place in your country

[@forevergogo]

Whaaaaa??? Not all Japanese live like this??!??? HA! And I suppose Next you'll tell me they aren't all samurai or ninja or even giant mobile tech suit pilots! Don't take me for a fool!

[@romeblanchard3419]

The sound felt nostalgic, the sound of the water, the wheel and swing it all felt real, like I've been there even if not.

[@Amb3r1981]

There is actually a separate basin where fresh flowing water is continuously flowing and it overflows into the carp water area (check the Satoyama Village). We are not sure if they do thoroughly clean stuff in there. As I see it, its there way of composting. Instead of composting organic waste, they feed it into the fish and any byproducts from the fish will flow into the rice fields which will serve as fertilizer. This system is basically like aquaponics. The ammonia from the fish gets converted into nitrates or nitrites which plants absorb as their source of protein. Also, if it makes people sick I am pretty sure they have stopped this system a long time ago.

[@tsuyu6889]

Just seeing the images you can really feel the peace and quiet of that place. I love the water sound and the prevailing green.

[@rockmon1470]

Life coexisting with life

[@mistermetaphor3011]

they produce the best technology product and they preserve the traditional natural life. japan is awsome!

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

Dishes and fishes... makes sense !!

[@stephenandrews8419]

I remember seeing a documentary on tv many years ago that featured this very same thing. I was really fascinated to see how you can actually have a pool or stream running right through your kitchen. Though I must admit I wouldn't fancy getting up for a midnight feast 💦. I am just so glad to be able to see the same thing again here in this video. Thank you so much for posting it 👍

[@odiesmum2012]

The poop helps fertilize the crops.

[@animelegend01]

Yes but they are washing those vegetables to eat not plant. 🙄

[@keshlalish5586]

my guess is that odies meant that the water from the stream might be used to fertilize the crop, then they clean the veggie and feed the fish, wich in return produce waste that fertilize the crop etc. it's a basic aquaponics cycle

[@tonikos5165]

if u eat organic,cow manure is used to fertilize,and that is good.Better than all that synthetic fertilizer.

[@V0YAG3R]

odiesmum2012 Cool, start pooping directly on your crops 👌🏻

[@yonkoshanks3427]

Japanese people are truly nature lover.

[@missbishlov]

Two words: Dolphin Slaughter

[@HellDoggyjr]

Bish Lov One "company" doesn't represent what a whole country is.

[@matthewmercado1434]

Bish Lov One word Anime

[@kutzewalters5530]

+Bish Lov Had whale meat in Japan. It was fucking mint. Would eat again.

[@chigimonky]

Haha Japan is raping the oceans on a daily basis. Please don't be so naive.

[@rarya4549]

Seems like a very peaceful place to live, no stress, and very relaxing by the sound of the stream..

[@Aritul]

It is fascinating to see how others live. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@sh2bn]

自然との共存…本来の日本らしい風景だよねぇ。 Coexistence with nature... this is what original, traditional Japan is like.

[@marcusgoguanco6921]

This is why I love Japan it's just an amazing country!すごいね!❤️

[@jomieorbino7679]

yeah i agree but with a terrible history

[@freedom341]

jomie orbino yeah but those terrible history make them so amazing right now

[@eurekathewiz]

Marcus Gabriel Goguanco what terrible?

[@megood1582]

most country has terrible history by todays standart

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

Marcus Gabriel Goguanco #cringe

[@iamjaydee4621]

Japan is really a amazing country everytime i learn more about their beautiful culture it makes me want to move in and live there.

[@ayuardila5207]

the water is so clean and fresh, its pretty cool , 😍

[@santamariamarvy]

Japans grey water is better than taps in Flint

[@Jackofhearts17]

Almost any water source is better than taps in flint

[@loyalblink7400]

Jonn Marvy Santamaria your profile picture is quiet rude. Please change it cuz you are direspecting the other religion

[@FatGouf]

Roseniwati Ahmad lol you serious?

[@adastra3147]

No Democrats running Japan

[@elfedowen6452]

@@adastra3147 Japan has been led, ruled and governed by a democratic party for most of it modern history....

[@pigtroopa]

I get so depressed when i cant live in these places

[@Modelqaibottle]

I have so much respect for these villagers! Amazing!

[@sagotomsaha8530]

That village looks so beautiful and peaceful to...😍

[@nobledeluxe]

i think japan is the cleanest country. every where is so clean.

[@liawatson5789]

Thank you for not spoiling the surprise in the title! Unlike other youtubers.

[@MrSlanderer]

I lived in a small town in Japan for a period of my childhood. In the local river, it wasn't uncommon to find random goldfish and koi swimming about.

[@hoseaswei7168]

No matter how many times i come back to this video i am always amazed. Its so clean and beautiful.

[@deuel7705]

Japan never ceases to amazed me..glorious..

[@nagawahyudi]

wait until you see dolphin massacre in japan, youll amaze more

[@leaf4267]

This is the place i love to live.

[@anniecrawford5911]

Nature’s harmony at it’s best. So beautiful. 💐

[@AlisAllotment]

The idea of satoyama is so inspiring. I've also been watching a documentary called Trails to Tsukiji by NHK - this programme focuses on different foods from Japan. It's enjoyable and educational.

[@jeskidding7971]

Japan is so beautiful hope the new generations keep it that way❤💚💙💛

[@kennytic_]

I need more of this as a series. 😭😭

[@zinzolin14]

Thats incredible! On top of having clean water for the house and crops, you have wild fish living right in your kitchen.

[@Catatonia31]

It is so delightful to see harmonious, natural relationships even in highly industrialized nations.

[@EveAulyta]

Why is this video not 1 hour long. I feel like it can calm anxieties and help people sleep.

[@gretaanne6403]

Japan, as always, never ceases to amaze me :)

[@saurabhgayan9738]

This is why I love Japan 😍 it's so organic 🥰🐟🐠

[@English-xx5bz]

Such a calm and soothing video. A very wise way to take Nature's help to help Nature.

[@grimrevan4660]

In other words, this is in concept an old system of aquaponics. Obviously a very well praticed system that has stood the test of time. This is balancing nature with civilization.

[@Tom-vy3cb]

I would love to visit Japan they just have the balance so right! What a lovely way to live with nature

[@astridputri3751]

Wow....this is beautiful and inspiring

[@quinnyt1163]

I re-watch it every time it recommended. So beautiful to watch

[@iGurung8848]

Quinn YT same I watched it so many times.

[@pandukawb]

japan is awesome!

[@marjosephreyes4733]

This is probably one of the reasons why japanese lives longer.

[@batt3ryac1d]

The reason the Japanese live so long is because they have affordable healthcare and no fatties. They relentlessly bully and fat shame so there's almost no fatties and they have good healthcare. Every other country on equal terms healthcare wise have similar life expectancy.

[@lucascoval828]

@@batt3ryac1d Fat shaming works? 😱😱😱

[@danny-kd1he]

lovely! it must be wonderful to live in harmony with nature like this.

[@fabr1cated]

No one's gonna mention how enlightened those vegetables look?

[@frederiktambunan4791]

This video is so relaxing I watch this right after being stress of my exams

[@seemadas4188]

I just love Japan. I wish I could visit that amazing country some day!!

[@azaramoon4027]

Thankyou for making these wonderful videos.

[@dodongsama8889]

Japan is so cool I wish people around the world follows this example of living simple while saving the earth.

[@tyrionstark380]

The most cleanest place on earth.

[@rickylovesyou]

This village and way of life needs a full length documentary to be honest Edit: not to worry found the documentary that this clip is actually from. Highly recommended. Two parts at an hour each.

[@alexsoto5403]

Could you mention which documentary it is? I would be more than delighted to see it!

[@RickSuaz]

No pesticides nor chemicals damaging the environment where she lives. What an amazing and healthy way to live.

[@shrutijadhav9688]

Amazing!!! Wish this cud be replicated across the globe wherever possible

[@sakenka8095]

All I can say is Japan's simple life is super amazing

[@mikekano]

this video made me thirsty. that water looks good, fish and all.

[@amirunnassyamsul475]

I like the way how they're maintaining the water. Great Japan

[@mardr7461]

Working together can accomplish great things , what an amazing video

[@mmps18]

What a magical town - I want to visit one day

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

This system is more for rinsing fresh fruit vegetables and subsequently rinsing off the plates it is not however 4 dumping large scraps of food or actually washing (with soap detergent are scouring powders) dishes or pots. Think of it as that Island station in upscale kitchens -- not the one that you do the dishes in but the one that you wash the fruit and vegetables in.

[@estherthur760]

Truck Taxi finally someone with brains made an accurate comment .

[@07shwetakumarib33]

This is really amazing..such nice methods are applied there..👍

[@johnyepthomi892]

Whole new meaning to doing the dishes. Love it!

[@TokyoPaul]

I love these tiny canals. The sound of water is everywhere

[@Mo.on_Eclipse]

Wooww...i want to move there~ ^.^

[@TheMiningSock]

weeb

[@dig8195]

they're cool and awesome because they need to adapt to massive earthquakes and possibility of tsunami - i get your point though, from food, place, life hacks, and any other things you see daily you just can't get enough how awesome the country is but what I've said previously that sux.

[@israelguy1361]

You won't survive in Japan

[@holothewisewolf2579]

Good luck paying rent for a small apartment

[@MikikoHigashi]

In my grandmother's house in Gujō city, there is no carp (Koi) but there is a small water wheel that utilizes the canal to peel taro🤗

[@ES-ku3oe]

That is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while.

[@jia9420]

This makes my heart full❤️

[@kidddin5887]

My whole life I wish to stay in this kind of place

[@vivmuffin]

I've visited Harie Village and met with Mrs Fukuda. The village is as lovely as it's shown in this video

[@birdwell835]

I saw this year's ago and fell in love with a country I've never been to. Wish I could visit

[@ubitch4558]

Japan is wonderful

[@luvahadowsdolls]

This is amazing!

[@alexandrasayas9386]

I love watching videos like this! It brings peace to me

[@user-pn8qh5qe4v]

I am Japanese Vegetables in places like this are very delicious It's good to go to Tokyo, but it's also recommended to go to a place like this and enjoy nature.