Japan Wasn’t What He Expected | Japanese Dream - Chapter 1

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• KA

  @Kara-l1h · 4 months ago

  Excellent production, especially the blend of older footage and current interviews. Looking forward to the next episode.

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• SC

  @schweizermadel3810 · 4 months ago

  What you have created is simply amazing! And your video is well narrated and filmed!<br><br>Rural people are often narrowminded and stubborn and don&apos;t see with their hearts but through the lens of traditions and unwavering beliefs. They have never experienced other life styles and a more open and curious society! But that&apos;s the case everywhere, not just in Japan. Also the Swiss mountain people are a kind of their own. Don&apos;t give up but continue to create wonderful experiences and memories for your family, friends, visitors and us, your video watchers! Thank you so much for sharing! Looking forward to your next episode!

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• KO

  @kojin2050 · 4 months ago

  Fantastic editing and narrations, this video popped up on my YT feeds, looking forward to the next chapter!

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• JD

  @Jdogg53 · 4 months ago

  20 years myself. 16 in Fukuoka, 1 in Kyoto, now 3 in Yamaguchi in the countryside. Definitely got my engine roaring again. Can&apos;t thank you enough for sharing.

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• WI

  @WilliamBlinky · 4 months ago

  Thank you for making this video. I found it both enjoyable &amp; educational. <br>In the early 80&apos;s, when I first visited Japan, I was so taken by the countryside &amp; people of Kyushu, that I wondered &nbsp;&apos;could I make a life here?&apos; You are clearly more resilient than me because I concluded there were too many barriers and that my personality was just so different, that &apos;fitting-in&apos; would be near-on impossible for me. <br>I remain close friends with those I met in Kyushu and prefer to visit them as often as I can. <br>But I do love your efforts and your sheer determination. I look forward to Part 2. Thank you so very much. 🙇🏻

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• KK

  @kkss6409 · 3 months ago

  町おこし協力隊で田舎に移住した若い人の多くが同じような苦い経験をする。 <br>田舎は自然豊かだけど、生まれてからずっとそこにいてそこしか知らない人達と関わることになる。閉鎖的村社会は転入してきた人達の努力だけではどうにもならない面があるんだよね。<br>あなた方はパイオニアなんだと思います。経験してるのは先駆者の苦悩なんですよ。徐々に世代交代が進み、田舎という場所があなた方のようなオープンで前向きな人たちの集まる場所になったら日本はもっと魅力的な国になってるはず。この動画、自然でとてもよかったです。

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• FL

  @FlowersSmellNice23 · 4 months ago

  Hello from Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. <br>I’m subscribed and looking forward to more videos. ❤

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• ジャ

  @ジャンボタニシ-k1i · 4 months ago

  小鳥がさえずり子ども達が遊ぶ姿、それが私が望んでいたことでした...同世代のひとりとして、深く共感しました。第2章楽しみにしてます😊

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• NO

  @nowand1030 · 4 months ago

  I am excited to see Chapter 2! ❤❤❤

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• TO

  @tokyoplanable · 3 months ago

  Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next chapter:)

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• PE

  @PeterPlace-y4o · 3 months ago

  Congratulations, your channel has traction. I really enjoyed the last video, the only 1 I’ve seen so far. I was going to say I love that you are both being genuine but give me some more positive stories. However, your honesty seems to be working. I loved the video. Will be watching, Good Luck.

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• SO

  @Solosailor10 · 4 months ago

  いままさに同じようなストーリーが地方の田舎や離島で始まっている様です。　私のNZの知人も広島の離島に古民家を購入しました。　言葉の問題やコミュニティにどのように入って行くのか、多くのチャレンジがあるのでしょうけど、日本の田舎はどんどん人が住めない土地に変わってしまうので、日本を気に入って、移住や別荘生活を楽しむ事ができるような、フレームワークやネットワークをもっと作って行くべきですね。　素晴らしいストーリー。

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