What is Van Life Like in Japan?

Last year we visited our friend, Yohei, in his hometown of Yamaguchi, and asked him about his life and his van. Yohei is a Van Lifer, and - from all the other van life KZbin videos I've seen, Yohei's style is totally different. So we talk with him about it a bit, while he shows us around some of the most beautiful parts of Yamaguchi.
Yohei just made his own KZbin channel as well. Check out his first video here!
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[@nhiko7028]

He's the cool uncle every kid wants to see at the family gathering for tales and stories ✨

[@SableRain]

Yes! He must have so many cool stories to tell.

[@nhiko7028]

@@BlackHayateTheThird Hear that Yohei? You now have 1.4 million nephews and niece's

[@LoveNeko64]

I have that uncle and I've shown him this video so he can upgrade his van.

[@_skykix]

Family gathering inside his van

[@josakura]

That's my uncle!

[@reecedyas7677]

"I absolutely love being in nature" Shows a picture of him holding a branch to confirm.

[@nhiko7028]

I just love how he refused to take a room back at your place, he still slept in his wondrous van at the front which has a WILD KARAOKE MACHINE

[@gusy629]

Home sweet home.

[@aubreyarchives]

"The whole world becomes your home." Honestly, that's how humanity should live.

[@indeedsussy7838]

But we are bound with rules borders society we should live in international waters

[@indeedsussy7838]

@@aubreyarchives or on sea standing platforms 😅

[@aubreyarchives]

@@indeedsussy7838 I googled sea standing platform islands and it seems we're one step behind Polynesia apparently. Everyone just regroup there to start our govern-less sea colonization XD

[@chronicawareness9986]

people should like tell humanity how to live..

[@aubreyarchives]

@@chronicawareness9986

[@krista-r]

The positivity in this video is so infectious! Yohei was smiling throughout the entire video, and I couldn’t watch this without one either. I love it :)

[@catherine8233]

Can we just appreciate how aesthetically pleasing this editing is!?!??

[@potatoprsk]

Literally the most adorable precious man.... i love this and it was worth the wait

[@abbi1349]

"I built that ladder and did it.." immediately starts sobbing. You go girl. Ily 😭💜

[@eatyourkimchi]

Also, NOTIFICATION SQUAD! What's the best part of nature you've ever visited? Because these caves are right up there for us!

[@maggieo1489]

Simon and Martina the Redwoods in California!

[@milk-pr1up]

When I visted 10 of the beaches in Hawaii I was in love and everything is so serene and beautiful

[@hellomallworld]

Simon and Martina El Yunque! It’s a national rainforest in PR!!🇵🇷💕💕💕

[@lihanlutien]

When I visit the Cenotes in Cancun, Mexico🇲🇽

[@Lotridel]

Waterfalls in Ireland! Lush and green forests and a tall waterfall... It was amazing

[@hakuei7530]

this man attained real happiness in life.

[@MissSaintG]

Good morning. I would like Yohei to be my new best friend. Thanks for coming to my TEDtalk

[@karlinladeramusic]

Yohei literally has an outfit for every single occasion! 🐐

[@SableRain]

This gentleman has a radiant smile! I'm smiling right back at him, even though I'm thousands of miles away. 💜

[@jantube358]

His smile is really nice to see :) :) :)

[@MOOMOO2728]

He seems like a great spirit.

[@asitis9936]

"Eating is the best way of learning food" gotta love this guy

[@bibiolivieri6435]

Yes I left a Simon and martina video for another Simon and martina video. And I'm proud

[@aricka4193]

Same

[@lavendermenace8078]

This is such a big mood honestly

[@frankiem9101]

That's a good day.

[@connorhay5823]

"I have a feeling Im gonna hurt myself.... lets see what happens" is my life motto and one of the reasons im so emotionally scarred lmao

[@justootired]

yohei got a van does photography and filmography surf and snowboard cook on his own portable table and he got the mooooves and thank you you guys for inspiring me you are always an inspiration and that is important to me you guys are doing a super important job never forget that love you lots

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

👏👏 can we all just appreciate the AMAZING editing work that went into this?? So many good little jokes that were added into the edit too. & It looked ~incredible~!

[@snorkosaurus]

nope, it's overedited and it destroys the content, I just wanted to watch what van-life in japan is like and intead theres some cut or noise or music every fking 5 seconds and it's annoying, when they made the woodcutting noise as he speaks about tables that was to much, fk this video

[@geostyma]

Martina's 1 million questions, but also I would also ask that many questions because I plan on having a Van life.

[@skybear3534]

me too

[@reinaxmoonlitrose5623]

I'm wishing you the best with it ^^ sounds so cool!

[@eatyourkimchi]

Yohei is very active on Instagram so if you ask him a question, he just might reply ;)

[@neffyg35]

She is asking the real questions 😂

[@HJF]

Watching Yohei cook is so mesmerizing

[@wanderingtravelr417]

"You don't have to live somebody else's idea of normal". YES. YES. AND YES!! This hit a chord in me. This statement is beyond true, but I wonder why we sometimes forget it?

[@IsThisJustFANTAsea]

“You don’t have to live someone else’s idea of normal.” I needed that sentence

[@ngahang8141]

Yeah all of us🤗

[@maeganh1169]

Oh man I’m so happy to be watching this. I used to be absolutely obsessed with van life and partially considered it for road tripping. His setup is so sweet. I cannot wait to watch the rest of this and to look him up!

[@multistuff9019]

So the car is powered from the solar panel or does he still buy gas???

[@juandenz2008]

@@multistuff9019 He still buys gas ! The solar is just used to charge and power his electronic devices as far as I can tell.

[@Zalaneax]

I loved seeing Martina smile so much in this vid, it warms my heart

[@candicemcfarlane7225]

Wow. This is such a refreshing video. It's amazing. Yohei you are so inspiring.

[@karengrace6890]

His reaction when Martina asked about Guns N' Roses 😂😂😂

[@dannyboy4401]

I immediately stopped what I was doing so I could watch this 😂 absolutely love you guys 💕

[@ngahang8141]

Me too! 😄

[@lavendermenace8078]

Omg yepppp

[@soniazepeda7628]

Meeee tttooooo

[@maylingrace]

I literally teared up seeing Martina enjoy the shrine knowing how hard the stairs were for her. ❤️ So precious.

[@flyingavocado]

I rarely comment on videos but Yohei is way too cool for me to stay quiet! He seems like a great person as is, but following this lifestyle especially in Japan is so brave. He seems to be very true to himself and I admire him a lot! Thank you for introducing us to this amazing human being :D

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Wow pretty sure you found the coolest guy in the world - I wanna be friends with Yohei!!

[@JC-he9jm]

how he manages to keep his hat intact while surfing amazes me

[@victorfugl]

I'm 29 seconds in and I'm already in love with Yohei.

[@yungfaas6688]

Saw your guys instagram post. So nice that you guys managed to release it and it turned out fantastic, congratulations!

[@mdchang1883]

Yohei is such a delicate person who makes van like seems so enjoyable.

[@alexfodor2461]

this was such a great video! Yohei seems rad as hell and the video quality was great - it felt like watching a super professional documentary, but with the best Simon & Martina touches. thank you for the amazing work, guys!

[@annmariegrant4037]

Yohei, thank you for reminding me to focus on what's important in my life and not my possesions. Simon and Martina, thank you for sharing this beautiful man to us. Arigaro gozaimasu. 정말 고맙습니다.

[@lunavieira3616]

He makes me feel inadequate in so many ways. I’m inspired though.

[@etmultimedia01]

Thank you for introducing us to Yohei I remember you guys talking about Yohei on your podcast in the past.

[@anniesadventures5331]

OMG thank you for sharing Yohei’s awesome life with us. I’m so Jelly of his life style.

[@fangirlme33]

I feel like instead of being homeless, *he is home full? He is super cool, no denying that to me at least, and he has made a way to somehow have more "home" than anyone by making everywhere his home. I would say he is not bereft of a home in any case; he has just reached the singularity that is a home. Also I am a long time watcher who would love to hear Simon philosophize and talk about book and his reviews of them (spoiler free please). I have been waiting for a Simon Talks video since your first soondubu video lol

[@nhiko7028]

Those beautiful oranges feel like a fond memory 🍊

[@erikaguzman567]

I wanna be like Yohei when I grow up. He gives me life goals

[@Megan_duh]

Martina on the slide was the best thing I’ve seen all week 😂

[@daciapoissant7208]

Girl, I love your tokidoki bag so much I had to find one for myself. How can Japanese culture look down on van life? Yohei isn’t homeless. He’s paying his car tax, gas, highway tolls, working, he’s still an active part of the community!

[@olive4naito]

He's just using the label because he wants to give hope to people stigmatized by it. He was homeless at one point because he was kicked out of his previous "home". But now he's showing the world that this is his real home 😄. But yes, a lot of people definitely don't start out homeless like he did but opt into van life from living in a building so they can travel more.

[@qxyynbroadus2276]

Where did you find that bag?

[@daciapoissant7208]

Virtue Broadus it’s a couple year old pattern, tokidoki unikiki bff. I found mine on mercari, but ebay had a few as well.

[@qxyynbroadus2276]

@@daciapoissant7208 Thank you so much

[@hannahgandon]

So cool! I’m obsessed with watching Vanlifers and it’s so cool to see the similarities and differences across the world! Thank you for this!!!

[@eatyourkimchi]

Very cool that you’re able to compare and contrast! We also watch many Vanlifers but none are as naturally cool as Yohei 😆

[@zunotes6836]

IMPONUJĄCE! Soooo worth the wait. Stellar editing, all the quirkiness of both you and Yohei is shining throughout the video 😍

[@becka496]

Picking my jaw back up from the floor cuz I did NOT expect Yohei to bust out with the legit breakdancing

[@XIc3Xp]

Yohei is such a free spirit!!! My cousin did the same thing when she moved to New Zealand. She made her own space from an old van she purchased after selling her motorcycle. She likes nature and traveling so the van was a good way to have a home and still do what she wanted.

[@oddlyozel]

Watching you climb all those stairs I was so proud of you. :)

[@selena311lol]

I always come here when I need pure and wholesome content that inspires me and makes me feel happy & alive.

[@n.a.a]

you really changed my look towards people who live in a van always thought of it as being miserable and unfortunate i love this 😍👏

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

In America that is mostly true.

[@linkcullum9961]

This dude is the manliest bro of bros I ever seen! I'm a fan. It's official. Props to you both for putting in the work so the world could witness this man's epicness!

[@jazyow]

I've been binge watching videos from Living Large in a Tiny Home, so this video is right up my alley 😍😍

[@merryxmaswarisover]

Love seeing people living happily.

[@clairemccutchen]

"Martina has a million questions for Yohei" Same, Martina,same "I'm probably going to hurt myself"-Martina Same, Martina, same

[@japonismo]

This video was beautiful, thank you for sharing with us Yohei's life style and views!

[@zulkarnainktd4130]

So Mr. Yohei, you're not homeless after all! 👏👏👏👏

[@ericjohnson8484]

This man is living more than anybody I've ever met and he does it from out of a van. What a boss.

[@MSmith-Photography]

Carpool Karaoke: Japan Edition 😁🇯🇵

[@spacerobot66]

I love that he has the same industrial shelving unit and storage organizers you can get at bed bath and beyond

[@mFujiyama]

I envy life like Yohei. Seems dope! Thanks for the effort for the video!!👍👍👍

[@eatyourkimchi]

Thank you for watching!

[@wintrygarden]

Dan's camera work, Martina's editing, Simon's presence (and also filming and aiding with the rest of the process!), and Yohei's remarkable lifestyle - dream team. One of my favorite videos from you in a long while. Feels like a great synthesis of a lot of what you try to do with your channel. Really fantastic work.

[@elizabethgoellner5879]

Me, watching Martina before she goes down the slide: Oh no baby. Oh nooooooo baby! Me, watching Martina slowly drag down the slide: Oh no, baaaaaaaaaby~

[@CherryBlossomskt]

He has such an amazing character. What an amazing human being.

[@nicolenox7882]

See!!!I knew japan had a free spirit!!! What an amazing soul! Nice to meet you Yohei!

[@supernatural492]

This channel never ceases to amaze. Y'all really inspire me to try and live my best unique life. Much love. ❤

[@jbgrooves]

Great job filming and editing, and Yohei seems like a very cool guy.

[@nukem384]

Yohei's van is on point! I'm really impressed at how innovative he is and making every inch of space count! The tent on top was really bomb too! I want one of those!

[@naemyfayolasanae]

I stopped washing dishes so fast bro!! Clicked this as my life depends on it!! I love you guys so much! I hope Martina and Simon see this You guys have been such an inspiration! Martina is my role model in dealing with my depression and shortcomings. Honestly!! I cant thank you enough! Simon! I've had a girlfriend now for 6 month and I'm planning to marry that girl! I try to be the best partner I can every day! You're my role model in this! I want to be for my girl what you are for Martina. I love you guys so much

[@LovelessLunaa]

I love how happy he looks. His smile is so contagious 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭

[@yisandyis18]

I save up your videos for special viewing like snacks or treats or things to make my day brighter. This was no exception! Yohei is an absolute studmuffin. Thanks for making this!!

[@hungnguyen-tr4cn]

Maybe he is a homeless Van Life but to see his van home..he is really a organize guy for every thing in his van, his activities, his nap, relax and cooking..is feel good to see he live a decent, nice and enjoy a nature life..bravo to my new youtube friends. CA/USA

[@thojshng]

I think.......I love Yohei. --sees Yohei's dancing-- I KNOW I love Yohei. *sighs*

[@alicetornberg8100]

This is my dream life, wow. Yohei seems like such a down to earth and humble person yet he's living like most can only dream of. What an adventurous life!

[@creamoftomatosoup]

This is such an awesome wholesome video! It’s like a “Simons and Martina Greatest hits!” It’s got travel, sick locations, kooky curiosities, scummy food and funny goofs. So glad I watched it. I showed my mum ^_^

[@JamesTravell]

This may be one of my favourite videos of theirs. I wish nothing but success and happiness for them both and Yohei.

[@1047coups]

Wow. This video was fantastic. Beautifully shot and edited. What an incredible man.

[@megankazukibuttons9334]

Saving this video to watch over and over again. ...It's 7/7/2020 for me, We need this guys eternal happiness. The sad part is that like you guys, we are so amazed. He just grabs every glorious moment so effortlessly. Bravo

[@jamesbrandon7907]

Yohei, set's vanlife to a new higher level. That's cool!

[@TamTam-rq4nc]

I don't think I'll ever live in a van but his lifestyle is truly inspiring.

[@chukwow5738]

”Non of us own anything” That is so true, especially in Sweden where the bank owns the house. People want to think they own the house, but they don’t. As long as there is a loan on the house, the bank owns it. I’m soooo happy that I don’t have any credit. If I don’t have the cash, I won’t buy it. Took me 10 years to get 100% debt free, now I’m free as an eagle.

[@hannahhong5786]

The wait for this video was very much worth it! Yohei is so inspiring and I loved seeing all the things he could fit in his van to make van life comfortable

[@davidmay465]

So awe struck with this video! An amazing experience, a truly inspiring person and such a sick edit! Thank you! 🥰💙

[@ayaseyukiya4515]

Yohei is awesome! He's living the way I wanted to as a child.... And I still do.

[@jennaa5230]

This is the most wholesome and awesome video! Yohei is super inspiring and cool 👏. I'm also super proud of Martina for going out of your comfort zone, and building your ladder ❤️

[@tetsuky]

so this is what freedom looks like! i really admire this man

[@Karlinskies]

Martina looks SOOO pretty here! The editing is also really fun in this video ☺️

[@hopefuladventurer8425]

This video is 100% worth the wait and hype. Yohei is so cool and everyone's happy, positive reactions to everything is adorable and infectious. Like always, I love your editing Martina!

[@ausmartin1]

Absolutely Amazing guy and lifestyle, total respect for living his dreams. :-)

[@MelissaMaggot666]

What an absolutely wonderful little documentary! Yohei seems like such a wholesome person and I must say I am quite envious of his lifestyle!

[@lialaldpy]

That brief Meemers cameo 💜💛 a big hug to you, Simon and Martina. Thank you for this great video. P.S I completely feel you, an early morning anti-fan.

[@thegustbag]

Man, Yohei seems like SUCH a great guy! Every second he was in frame, always smiling, happy to be himself with friends, carrying peoples umbrellas into Earth's maw! Thank you so much for this video! Much love Simon and Martina

[@markconrad9619]

"Buy good plates, don't buy a house" 👍👍👍

[@MetalOfHeaven777]

Finally got a chance to sit down and watch this. Can I just say that Yohei is like the coolest guy ever? No wonder you had a billion questions for him, I would too! Yohei totally wins at life, man.

[@oceanraes]

You guys have done an amazing video! Your editing just keeps getting cooler and cooler, I'm really digging the brand new fonts, the transitions, and that just little extra magic you put in! Yohei is super cool, I'm so glad you introduced us to him fully. Also shout out to Dan the Man! I haven't seen him since the Crème Brûlée Donut incident.

[@carmenhoojiawen]

oh man Yohei is so cool and adorable when he just lights up talking about his life and adventures

[@maggieguzman7048]

Go Yohei!!!👏👏 cool beans nobody has the right to judge do your thing man much luv 💝💝💝💯& RESPECT

[@MetalOfHeaven777]

In addition to all the cool things about Yohei that you pointed out (surfing, cooking, fashion sense, etc.) can I just point out that ON TOP OF ALL OF THAT, he also speaks pretty dang good English? Most of my coworkers, smart people, can't even have a conversation in English. And this guy can openly communicate with you two in a foreign language when he literally lives out of a van. Like what. I'm so impressed.

[@Paperfragment]

Best video yet! Great job on editing 👍 Yohei is amazing!

[@ezekiel6789]

This is going to blow up real good. Japan and vans, name a more iconic duo.