Japan's Ancient Super Shrine: Izumotaisha ☆ LIVE #08

[@SebKent1]

Brings back many wonderful memories of a trip my wife and I took in April, five years ago! We visited Hiroshima and Miyajima, then went up through the central mountains, Tsuwano, then up the coast to Izumo Taisha and Matsue. The Sea of Japan coastline was really beautiful We even stayed in a coastal town near Hamada called Yunotsu. From what Japanese people were telling us, Shimane Prefecture is the "inaka no inaka" , the real boonies, the heartland of old Japan. Good luck on your trip, and thanks for your videos!

[@Anfernee_G]

My wife is from Izumo and I loved it here! Really excited to go back in late July to see her family again!

[@rutvijjoshi6033]

I'm absolutely loving the subtle,peaceful vibe of these type of videos,nothing flashy nothing added,just Japan how it is. Loving the hitch-hiking,take care on the road!

[@kaoken1153]

Japan is such a beautiful country i really do hope i'll get there someday.

[@DaleNorth]

The shops look super inviting. Thanks for the walk thru!

[@SilkyC]

I always wonder watching your live hitchhiking streams, if someone like me would get the same luck!! It is so great to see such love and trust in a country!

[@MarzGurl]

19:30 That's Japan for you. Especially in a more rural area, I guess. You can be really trusting with just leaving your stuff and know nobody's gonna touch it.

[@howtubeable]

The United States used to be that way, at least in rural areas. Not any more.

[@SUPERGENKI]

Off topic (a little bit) but still : Absolutely loved the "new/old" building with the Starbucks @4:55 :-) Great video as ALWAYS John. Thomas

[@marhec69]

I love the charming look of the stores. That is what I would like to see if I visit Japan.

[@gettanned-foureyes2417]

Plastic Love ! Mariya Takeuchi's home apppears at 2:05 , 2:41 . The fact that queen of city pop🌃 was born in front of the Japan's ancient super shrine⛩ moves me .

[@lorlee1814]

That is a very beautiful city.

[@BoyAditya]

I'm impressed with Japanese mobile connection ... man that was the smoothest live video on mobile i watch half of the live stream and now I'm finishing up the video :-P

[@chuoline8968]

I went to "Izumo Taisya" shrine about 30 years ago. This shrine is popular among Japanese young people because it is known as the god of marriage. After visiting there, I went to several hot spring areas, one of them is Misasa Spa, around this area, Sanin area. One of typical foods is crab called "Matubagani" and it's very delicious.

[@b.7669]

日本人から見ても、その観光地の魅力や息づかいが伝わる動画が多いです。ありがとう！

[@o.h.gaming2006]

Really enjoy what u do here on KZbin. makes me feel like I'm there, I get to see things I know I'll probably never to be able to see or do. so thank u for these videos. I love there culture. Once again thank u.

[@ForrestJ88]

It's amazing to watch you on this adventure. Inspiring, insightful, and informative.

[@brichardsfourty]

You're so lucky you get to do stuff that so many people dream about going everywhere especially going to Japan you are so lucky I wish I could live in Japan Japan is so beautiful I love Japan and there people of Japan are awesome

[@rainyday921]

WOW that place is absolutely gorgeous. I love the how organic and earthy everything looks, like you were pointing out about the stores in the town. One day i'll hopefully make it to Japan, and Izumotaisha will definitely be a place I want to visit. It doesnt look tourist-y either.

[@thepowerstation2702]

We respect 🙏 you John because you show respect. Also because you have a great sense of humour and you can laugh at yourself. 😊

[@Ross4340]

Thank you again for the opportunity to travel Japan with you! I'm very grateful to see and enjoy your personality and the very rare beauty of the country. Good luck and blessings to you. By following you on your journey I have a much better appreciation for Japan and its people!

[@_2D_]

What a lovely little town. I very much like how it embraces nature by using earthy colors and having classic Japanese architecture. Whenever I decide to visit, I'd really like to visit smaller towns like this one.

[@PNAPPLz]

Can someone answer my question. How is this guy soooo entertaining??

[@FireCracker3240]

Because he's good, honest, sincere and funny. Plus he is extremely informed & knowledgeable. It's extremely rare, especially on YT, and it shines through.

[@FireCracker3240]

You are such an amazing person, John. Sincerely, just wonderful. I consider myself so fortunate to have found your channel, and for having the opportunity to follow along with you on your journey. Every place has been so unique and special, with unbelievable beauty that can be almost breathtaking. I was raised a Catholic, but wouldn't consider myself really practicing anymore. I'm more spiritual than anything, but there is something about being in a place like that, such holy and sacred grounds, that no matter what your beliefs and views, you are just drawn to something higher than yourself. You want to respect the shrine, because you can feel that it has earned your respect. ❤🙏 🙏❤

[@USSJ2Otaku3084]

I agree with what you said.

[@FireCracker3240]

+Elijah Thompson Thank you so much. :-)

[@irpacynot]

Really lovely.

[@linkcullum9961]

My friends and I were just in Japan last week. I was hoping to actually meet you but I believe you were on this current project. I totally get why you're passionate about Japan. I went for the "things". I left with a love for the caring and warm people!

[@irazybin]

Such a beautiful place! So peaceful.

[@hatsandsaya]

you are super awesome!!! little eatery shops look great!! i feel like i'm there, thank you for posting :) but i wish i can eat those foods!!

[@baumkuchen6543]

19:50 - In my country, if you left your stuff like that on the street... you cannot expect to find it in there upon return

[@BarrySuridge]

"The Kagura-den features the largest Shimenawa (sacred straw rope) in Japan; it is 13.5 meters long and weighs around 5 tonnes. The rope is one of the most easily recognized and distinctive features of Izumo-Taisha."

[@AuthorAngieWinters]

New subscriber. Going to watch more of your videos. You're very funny sometimes, but mostly you just have such a pleasant personality.

[@lazyjackal5528]

I love your live walkthrough content. Thank you.

[@jeynalim]

You're making me want to visit South Japan. I'm going to Hokkaido, and have been to the centre of Japan, but not the south. Definitely have to cover that region one day.

[@Takeko1933]

Greetings from Brazil! Love your videos. What a wonderful city and spetacular shrine!

[@LoveJapan]

Awesome experience; thank you for sharing these special moments with me/us. That was very cool to watch.

[@evanhal420]

Looks like some good roads to skate in those mountains

[@MyLifeJapanTV]

John, this is SO real. Unexpectedly candid and real! Way to trailblaze, man!!

[@FireCracker3240]

He's the best!

[@forsakenworlddragons]

izumo is going on my list of places to go for sure

[@bogumilakofan6603]

Japan is lucky country to have such an ambassador as you are, John! You are great guy! :)

[@iRusiko]

Oh, thank you very much for sharing thid video! I've been in this place few years ago while visiting Japan as tourist. Its so nice to remember it all again, during this shaky pandemic and unstable politics time!

[@kimiakiooyama6149]

Nice video. Time seems to be stopping with quiet and peaceful scene..

[@XSpImmaLion]

Hahah... the word John was searching for was "traditional" or "historical" look. :P This is one of the things I absolutely loved about my trip on Japan... we've been to Akihabara, Shinjuku, Harajuku among other districts in Tokyo - packed and modern places, brands, stores, huge LCD displays and whatnot - and then we went to Nikko Toshogu, visited onsens, temple complexes and smaller towns... how the train stations changes from capitals to less populated areas. It's all pretty awesome. The contrast between modernity and traditional/historical places is awe inspiring, and impressive how they keep it relatively well separated. Sometimes you get smaller temples that look like they belong to a scene a thousand years ago somehow burried in the middle of a modern neighborhood. The opposite is also true. Looking from the shinkansen, there were places completely empty with rice fields, mountains in the back, dirt roads in between... but right there in the middle of it all.... vending machines! xD It's not only in Izumo that you'll find that look and level of preservation, we've been to smaller towns up in Fukushima that had a similar look to it. Can't remember the name of this really impressive temple/shrine complex we went with tall trees and this really small gift shop in the middle of it all, traditional style. It's like, you walk around dragging your chin on the ground along with you. There weren't many tourists that day, it was cold and raining a bit, we just entered the gift shop that had this heater in the middle of it, just us, and a couple of the store owners/caretakers... what an experience. And there are these places where you get totally confused about how clean and well preserved they are, yet you see no one out there (out of season)... it's a bit haunting. xD Not a peep around, just nature sounds, no one shouting, no one speaking on the phone, no screen haze and such. It transports you to the past and you feel like you are in some other time. All this added to the sense of security, there's this sense of freedom beyond any comparison. Sorry, my nostalgia is killing me. xD

[@joelhkjr]

nice, smooth filming. so cool looking around. you gonna do a 360° video again sometime.

[@CaptainCafe]

This was awesome!

[@SilkyC]

Your bravery for hitchhiking is amazing!!!!

[@eilissmith8591]

Loved it, thank you John. Greetings from Ireland.

[@nathaliemosconi1079]

Very good trip.. I enjoy to wath it ; )

[@ellatenorio8615]

i love you and your videos. keep safe!

[@thepowerstation2702]

This town reminds me of a smaller version of lovely Kawagoe!! 👍 💖 ✌️ 😊

[@kahalabray-heiderscheit7175]

I want to visit Japan and this is an area that interests me. Thank you.

[@enynil4808]

Kahala Bray-Heiderscheit me too!

[@OBSERVATORYD1]

Thanks for sharing John! I have been enjoying stopping by every day or so and seeing where you are next. and in many ways where "we" are going. Be safe out there my good man. I greatly love Shinto it is a spirituality (in essence) that I wish much more of the western world would grow towards and embrace. Even if just philosophically. Again, loving the content! Stay Safe!

[@IzumiK1967]

I have never been to Izumo yet, but I really love to! Such a special sacret place. Thnx for the stream x

[@disappearintothesea]

Thanks John! I'll definitely add this to my Japan list-- and less tourist means awesome!! ☺️

[@xaviermccloud4586]

We need some more food videos.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Well done as usual John hang in there. Village looked very conservative as you said but I like that. This video would sure be stunning in full HD but I'm just glad I had the chance to see it at all. Thanks again.

[@SilverwindAYA]

love your vlog bcs ur camera walk is so stady no shaky like other vloger.

[@jimellison777]

GREAT VIDEO..........

[@jadespynxr]

i love watching your videos. try also oirase, ryusendo cave in iwate prefecture but im not sure after the earthquake.

[@SnowmansApartment]

Wow its so beautiful there :)

[@rashmiu1869]

You deserve more subscribers!!

[@mehapl2318]

this town/city looks great.

[@_chip_munkss_3793]

I want watch this type of video in future ❤️❤️❤️

[@CallMehDustyNinja]

did I miss the livestream

[@FortniteLegend44]

CallMehDustyNinja nope

[@brendanwallach6350]

hi john. I live in the great sate of maine. headquarters to LL bean ( witch has a store in japan) We also have a town in maine that has strict laws with how the buildings can look and stuff like that. Been a long time fan of your site. Keep up the great work

[@BrunoMaskulado03]

wish there's more vids like this. feels like im there xDD

[@jonesbluesandjam]

Thank you, for Sharing!

[@JpFishingBrasil]

nice video! i am brazilian and i have been living here for 1 year and i think this city so beaultifull!! are you here yet? good video

[@JaYoeNation]

New to your channel. I like the feeling of your vlogs. You have a pleasant personality. I will be on a cycling tour thru Japan on my way around the world, and i have made it my mission to meet other vloggers along the road. I have a video series called VLOGGER 1on1 i have started. Please let me know if you would be interested in being part of it. Im in china now, next Korea, then Japan. As a fellow vlogger i am sure you are inundated with messages, but if you can, reply to this and maybe we can start a dialog. JaYoe! Matt

[@mackzhang]

Guys help the JaYoe Nation get noticed by ONLY IN JAPAN. He's a fantastic vlogger. Please help him complete his awesome world tour adventure!

[@allisoncarolan1085]

I have to stop going to bed at 11pm, I keep missing you!

[@nugnug2656]

someday hope i will go there 😬

[@ILLKAZE]

for some reason I saw you a lot more serious in this video than the others... almost sad looking. I just want to tell you that I love what you are doing and this kind of things that you share with us. keep it up man! I soon will try my best to do something similar. cheers from Puerto Rico! -kazemon

[@axela.9247]

Thank you for doing this trip. If it weren't for you I probably would have never seen such a beautiful place, thanks so much.

[@CrazyCandyCrush]

I'm eating dinner now and watching your show :)

[@lilnash7]

Crazy Candy Crush what are you eating

[@davidaguero451]

Crazy Candy Crush as am I I'm having pizza

[@Three_Random_Words]

I might buy that DVD. What will the price likely be around?

[@thekingofreyes3]

Good luck on the trip, my dude.

[@ainikaoru408]

You are so lucky John :)

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

This place is like my dreams damn I'd love to go there

[@KhiTurner]

_Serious question: how do you get to live in Japan as an American? cost wise and economics and language?_

[@vidsofyermom]

Start learning Japanese and watch shows on youtube about Japanese culture. Then when you have the rest planned you will be well equipped.Your dreams can come true and they can start becoming reality if you start working towards them today. :)

[@kodoku_ll]

vidsofyermom how long does it take to study Japanese? Including reading and writing.

[@o.h.gaming2006]

AcquaNINJA or if u r single and no kids, u can just move out there and fully immerse yourself into there culture. and money wise, right now the American dollar amount is worth more, not a whole lot more but more, so start saving up. Also do your research first as well. There are places where u will find that there are a lot of English speaking people. because they moved out there to live too or because they where sent out there because of there job. I would say someplace big to like Tokyo, it's diversity there is a lot better then the country side l, and more transportation. and more people there that speak some English vs the country side and no one there probably doesn't speak English. and or if u meet some one out there and u start to date them that will help too, so check to see if they have something like e-harmony a dating site. well best of luck if u do move out there.

[@TheTruth-iq9lk]

AcquaNINJA there is a KZbin channel called Life Where I'm From X. You should check it out. Guy goes pretty deep into the economics compared to his home country.

[@kodoku_ll]

Anthony Jordan hahaha

[@chanoby]

I have been to Ise jingu 伊勢神宮（いせじんぐう) They also have the same building code as Izumo. All the shop include the bank has the same style which makes a whole CBD looks like an old town.

[@Yusakuo]

oh wow! You got FAR already!

[@chaurevishwajit9654]

Just dropping comment... WATCHING AFTER 3 YEARS AGAIN... 🔥

[@stahchild]

I'm forever missing the livestream lol It's always when I'm just finishing work.

[@aliNET86]

Stallen the livestream is on his other channel. I don't think he is livestream on this channel anymore. ONLY in JAPAN *GO

[@stahchild]

Ohhhh thank you for letting me know that.

[@cLam1990]

Is the only option to see the content on the dvd by paying to the kickstarter project? Where is the link for that? Couldn't find it in the descriptions of the videos.

[@mehapl2318]

07:05 john:"what am I supposed to do ? I'm live!" woman looking at John hahaha

[@xaviermccloud4586]

WE LIIIIVE BABY, YEAAAAAA!

[@ryo6146]

出雲は２度目でしたっけ？ 前回、東京から寝台列車・サンライズで出雲に来てましたよね？

[@TheBruthaDave]

Loving these live streams. Good opportunity to just sit back chill and watch the feed. Is John using a gimbal for these live streams? they are so smooth.

[@jadef8193]

TheBruthaDave yes he said he's using DJI osmo

[@seyiren]

hi! i am really like your video about places in japan and also their tradition (but i like food the most lol). i was wondering if you have scary experience there. Because japan also famous for their ghost stories. can you talk about that in one of your video. thanks. from your fans

[@stephenblanton9405]

How do you stay clean? How do you do things like showering?

[@mikaelpernlind6525]

On wich side does people prefer to pass each other, when meeting on the street?

[@thomasmccarty09]

I like your channel:)

[@TheSuigin1]

wow John you make cool video

[@dadadadadadada]

Спасибо!

[@user-hi7uh4mk6f]

hi could please do video on gaijo hachiman city as i heard it is one of the best places to visit in japan

[@mcintosh1346]

Damn John that's beautifully said (22:50). That's entirely how I feel.

[@tulikagupta21]

We are planning a trip to Japan from India. Can suggest the places to visit for a 7 day trip?

[@Sohave]

22:59 You are probably some shade of agnostic. So am I :-)

[@A.J_inJapan]

U have my respect.

[@monikajune]

Hi! Can you suggest a place to stay in Izumo? Thank you!

[@rayster025]

Can I apply to be your assistant? Damn I can't wait to go back in Japan and have fun again! wooot

[@chanoby]

safe traveling is the most important thing.All the best for your rest of traveling. I guess it is only in Japan that you can leave your camera and walk away.

[@johnaaronmiclat414]

are there cherry blossoms somewhere on april - onwards?