A train ride into Japan's past | DW Documentary
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- 게시일 2021. 01. 19.
- Kyushu is said to be the wellspring of Japanese civilization. Yet few tourists visit the southernmost of Japan's main islands. This documentary contrasts modern Japanese cities with traditional customs in the countryside.
The rail journey begins in Fukuoka - a city with a metro population of 2.5 million - and ends at the southern tip of the island, in the city of Ibusuki. As the train rolls along, it travels through time - and reveals the amazing diversity and contrasts of the most southerly of Japan's four main islands. The trip provides spectacular landscape views, as well as deep insight into a foreign culture, and its ancient traditions and modern lifestyles.
In the West, Kyushu is one of the lesser-known regions in the "Land of the Rising Sun." Even for the Japanese, the green, mountainous island is seen mostly as a holiday spot. Europeans rarely visit this part of the country - but there are plenty of restaurants and cafes that have names like "Wolfgang," "Bavaria," or "Côte d'Azur." Travel guides say that these words sound "European" to Japanese.
The family of the emperor, or Tenno, comes from Kyushu as well. This is also where the dynasties of the proud warrior class, the samurai, have their roots.
And there are a number of active volcanoes on Kyushu. One of the most famous is Mount Aso. Its caldera - the cauldron-like hollow at the top -- has a circumference of about 120 kilometers.
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I have a profound admiration for the Japanese and how they aspire for perfection in every task. Greetings from Portugal.
@@slow.poetry no. And also not in any other country besides Japan
They were also wise to not partake in multi culti societal destruction, and have kept their population uncontaminated and homogenous.
@@dotdashdotdash jeez bro, chill your racism
@@Maperator that’s not racism. Every word is redefined by you liberal nut jobs.
@@dotdashdotdash "They were also wise to not partake in multi culti societal destruction..."
As if the Japanese Imperials themselves are not guilty of destroying the culture of neighbouring nations.
Even before I watch this documentary, I know I'm going to love it. Thank you DW
Hi @Dinesh Nair, thank you :)
@@DWDocumentary These are the kind I come here for! TY!
ahhhh japan gypsies land
Yes when it is not political
@@DWDocumentary What is your intention to show this old documentary about Japan during this Covid-19 Pandemic mess?? Japan doesn't even control the Pandemic now. Their infection rate is between 20% ~ 40%. This means 2~5 out of 10 people who get Covid-19 tests are positive for the virus. Did you get paid from Japan for uploading this documentary??
My wife and I always enjoy our trips to Japan. Clean, courteous and organised. Hope we can get back in 2022. 😉
do you speak Japanese and if not, is it easy to get around? What would you recommend to someone who'd love to visit? Thanks!
Stay over there
@@marthas8108 We don't speak Japanese. However, we discovered that if we wrote our question in Chinese, that the Japanese folks could read it and then with hand gestures we were directed to where we wanted to go!
@@emmm_4465 doumo arigatou gozaimasu
@@leochen887 thank you!
I like how the Japanese have maintained their culture while modernizing at the same time.
For better or for worse....
The Native Americans may want to study and use these examples from Japan and the Scandinavian countries. Not mainstream U.S. culture though !
So did South Korea
It's called 'adaptation'.
@@MrWarrenRB why Korea always try to compete to Japan ?
Japan has such a fascinating culture. It's great to be able to watch this well produced documentary and learn a little more about this beautiful country. Thank you sgain DW!
Hi @Ryan Foley, thanks for watching!
@@DWDocumentary Hi, I want to join your documentary making wing. Pls help me.
My mum's family's from Kyushu. Thanks for the wonderful documentary, DW!
Hi @DharmaRanga, thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the documentary. 🙂
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Wow Japan is so BEAUTIFUL. Mr.Kircher did fantastic work. Please make more Japan documentary. ❤️
Tea seller's house is stunning. Bento seller is amazing. Everything is so clean and beautiful. I love Japan. 👏
I have long had the desire to visit Japan and always interested in continental train journeys. Sadly I am beyond such opportunities, but your film gave me a happy glimpse...beautiful!
Yes you can. And you will if you put your mind into it.
When I was on Osaka station a luxury train similar to Seven Stars was stopping by,
so I and my girlfriend took some photos of the train.
An elderly couple riding the train noticed us, and the grandma smiled and waved to us.
It was so heartwarming.
Thank you DW and viewers!
As an Japanese, I'm glad that warm comments.
Your contents are awesome!
Hi @ラビットパンチ , we are glad you like our content :)
Love Japan, nature, culture, people. Sublime.
Japan documentary always the best ❤️
Beautiful country and people. I have great admiration for the Jananese people. Greetings from USA.
if only the NYC subway was this efficient and clean 1:45
@@laturista1000 Yes you ar right :)
I would love to go there and take all these trains, and experience all the towns and hot springs. So beautiful.
Even birds are happy in japan
@@CaliRose1955 Me to. It is beautiful countryside you ar right :)
My family traveled Japan by train in the early 1960s. Some of the trains were very old, with open windows. We were able to see the amazing, ancient countryside. The bullet train at 120mph, was terrifying. The view through the train windows was a blur. I still have the kimonos my mother bought for us. What a treasure.
My family was in Yokohama from 1952 -1959. My Pops was assigned to the Navy’s JAG.
Japan I have been to Japan during th emid of 80s. Japanese are very polite and they bow a lot to the customers. Food is delicious. They also have the spring water which is very hot.
You have fantastic memories Mari. It must surely have been very different 60 years ago. Shinkansen is up to 150 mph now and I'm sure they're working on ways of going even faster. I first visited Japan & in fact Kyushu in 1982 & the differences that I see in 40 years was noticeable. As a gaigin, in the rural villages I was a rare sight. No doubt in the '60's you got lots of looks & stares.
I grew to respect, love and admire many things about the Japanese and love returning with my friends & family to see old Japanese acquaintances. Likewise they also visit us and bring with them young generations that have only seen the west through the lens of a tv screen. Covid is delaying our overdue reunions. I now have only my memories.
I wonder, do you occasionally open your draw, touch your kimono and relive your 60's visit?
Wish I could hear more about your memories of Japan, all of you. I'm more interested in the Japan from before the 2000's.
whats a 120mph? Is that a currency?
The respect and admiration they have for trains is truly impressive. This is a beautiful film!
Japan really is an awesome place.
Yes agree but people work like robots 70 80 hrs per week I don't know how but they work like no other nation it's incredible
@@dansome3563 I am Japanese. Tired of typical stereotypes. The actual data is longer for America.
DW became one of my favourite channels on KRplus : )
@ vanrok. Mine too. "I don't have a television at all because DW documentaries say it all". Just realised that rhymes LOL
Beautiful documentary. Japan is so elegant, so charming, so calm. I hope to visit Kyushu one day.
🇯🇵is a beautiful country with unique traditions✨
Five stars documentary! 👑🇯🇵
Little bits of Switzerland , Hawaii, New Zealand and Pacific islands in this glorious scenery.
@wtf tero
*Kia ora !*
I love Aotearoa and New Zealanders. Everyone was kind when I visited there. 🎌
Why every documentary that touches japan seems so beautiful. we need more beauty in this rudderless world. Big kudos to DW. love it !.
Hardworking people, they've preserved natural symmetry, beautiful country...
What a gorgeous place! I felt the 42 minutes was way too short. I've been watching random J-vloggers videos for ages but there is not so many videos about KYUSHU region. I really appreciate your great work.
I watched this documentary on TV. I felt so excited after watching it that I came on KRplus to watch it again.
Just one word to describe it : " AWESOME "
I’ve been to Japan twice ... it’s so endless with fascinating places, people, traditions & customs ... there can never be enough opportunities to travel there.
meh, novelty isnt tied to a specific country or culture.
What are the GIRLS like pls
@@zerotalkgaming3789 “zero talk” ... suits you.
@@michaelheery6303 beautiful and polite.
@@smallstudiodesign small studio, small mind. suits you
Wonderful upload.
Planning my trip to Japan from Kenya 🇰🇪 very soon.
Keep it up DW Crew. 👏👏
Hi @Simwa Duncan,
Thanks for watching and commenting! We're really glad you enjoyed the documentary. 🙂 Stay tuned for more!
The DW Documentary Team
This is why I love Japan so much. As soon as the travel restriction is over, I'll travel to Japan. Konichiwa!
As a Japanese, I welcome you!
^_^
I'm so happy that you enjoy my country.
@@user-bv8nx4sr1v I been there many many time. I known I am talking about and most of the citizen do not speak English even the guy do official currency exchange at the airport .
I spent 3 months in Tokyo, Hatakaya...5 minutes from Shinjuku by train. All I can say is of all the countries I've visited, Japan and Israel are top on the list
I’ve had no desire to visit Japan until I saw these trains. Wow! Now that’s how you travel.
Can't believe I spent 42 mins in the bathroom watching this and completely loving it... longest time spent on the toilet while thinking this documentary should have been longer... my legs fell asleep 😴 😆 🤣 😂
Japan is a beautiful country and our ally love from uk and Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇯🇵 love their food and culture
A truly beautiful documentary. Hopefully, here in America, we can learn much about improving our rail system. Take the "Seven Stars" and die. What a way to go! Great work DW.
@Susan Bish I appreciate your opinion Susan, but I don't agree. In Europe, many people own cars and still use the train, local or inter-city to save on gas or read a book or just get some Z's ,instead of stressing out in traffic twice a day. In the US, we've been (pun alert) "trained" the wrong way.
I agree. They are working on a high speed rail in Cali as of right now. 👍
Well... I've been in America and I think there's nothing wrong about it. I had fun. I'll definitely do it again.
@@StephiSensei26 well put. Sweden where am originally from we have alot of both train and bus commuters.
Take my hometown as an example and look It up on Google maps (Simrishamn) and the closest large city (Malmo), where thousands of people commute daily to work and back. It's 1:20 minute comfortable train ride of a distance of 100km (60 miles). It makes multiple stops along the way to pick/drop of other commuters aswell. It can get pretty crowded in rush hours, which I admit makes me feel stressful. But then on the other hand if you go 5 days a week all year round you get used to having people around.
The few times a year I visit my family I most times take the train if I am going into the city for a day out. (never on rush hour) And just sit back and relax. I normally make myself a few sandwiches and some brewed coffee to enjoy the ride in peace and reflect on life and what the future holds for me.
Without a doubt it is much more enjoyable taking the train rather than the car.
@@Brother_frojd I'm with you! I lived in Scandinavia for years and I know what can be done IF we really want to. Tack saa mycket!
These are the true perfectionists.i just love their superb levels of cleanliness and hygiene.the train is cleaned by hand before each trip,what a spectacular and extraordinary country.i have been a japanophile for 40 years.
You are annoying.
I find the declining rate of Yakuza, and their desperation to stay alive intriguing.
Love to watch japan documentaries. I can reminisce my japan experience
I love that we’re guests and not tourists
The train staff is exceptional!
Seeing Japan by train is a must! Beautiful country!
Such a beautiful country. This was an absolutely beautiful documentary
Hi @Julie Casey, thanks for watching!
💯% 😍
Awesome documentary DW
we want more documentaries like this:)
Hi @varun shedigudde, thanks for watching!
@@DWDocumentary PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO "A TRAIN RIDE THROUGH MALABAR COAST IN INDIA" I AM A GREAT FAN OF YOUR DOCUMENTARIES LIKE THESE COVERING IRAN, SRI LANKA, MYANMAR, US, TURKEY
I find the whole culture fascinating. Everything is just so.
Just so ???? Just so what ?
@@obijuankenobi420 just so culturally fascinating. Learn to speak english before being an inquisitive imbecile
@@jmsanchez_69 I didn't ask you Michelle
@@obijuankenobi420 It's an old english expression meaning
1.
arranged or done very neatly and carefully.
"polishing the furniture and making everything just so"
2.
FORMAL
used to express agreement.
"‘And to limit the hours,’ Jasper added. ‘Just so.’"
It can also mean it just "is" from an existential viewpoint.
It IS fascinating; I lived there several years, and loved it. The Japanese are absolutely wonderful.
Beautiful journey! Thanks DW. Greetings from Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
Hi @Christian Berrocal, thanks for watching and commenting! All the best to you in Costa Rica. 🙂
docs guys at DW know their trade so well. even an oscar award would be a little prize for their productions.
Hi @deneb, we appreciate it :)
The high points of my 80 years on this planet were the eight years I lived in Japan back in the 1960s. Thank you for awakening an old man's wonderful memories. ❤️
Watching this wonderful documentary was as meditative as one of the scenic train rides.
Hi @Hari M, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂
Stunning documentary, great to see a part of Japan we in the west very seldom get to see, beautiful small towns with centuries of history. Thank you so much for posting.
@Baba FoodleDo you want 50/50 or phone a friend on that one ?..."What west??"
as if you don't know ...how hip
@Baba Foodle Good for you Baba.
@Baba Foodle West means Europe.
Having traveled in Japan, I always marveled at its beautiful country sides and the serenity that it imparts. It's a privilege to have experienced it.
Japan is amazing! Thanks DW for yet another great docu!
What a wonderful train journey through southern japan enjoyed immensely 🚄🚉🚌🚅
omg I can't get over the cat conductor at the train station! so kawaii
What a breathtaking cinematography, good job DW.
We need more cats as station managers :D
My house "manager" agrees with your conclusion.....;-)
Japan has several cat station masters. The most famous one is ''Tama''. You can find lots of his video.
Especially the ginger tabby’s! Sweetest cats 🐈
More cats as managers period !
There is this story about a person who owned three pets; a big dog, a little dog, and a cat, all of whom dearly loved their master.
One day all the animals suddenly died. Arriving in Heaven, the dogs and the cat were at the Pearly Gates. That day St. Peter wasn't there, so God took over the responsibilities.
So God asked the big dog if he loved his master. And the big dog exclaimed that he indeed loved his master. So God said you may enter and sit here on my right.
Then God asked the little dog if he loved his master. And the little dog exclaimed that he indeed loved and missed his master. So God said you may enter and sit here on my left.
Then God asked the cat if he loved his master. And the cat looked at God and said, you're sitting in my seat.
Japan is a beautiful nation with deep history and culture, thank for taking us across this nation and educating non-Japanese about this nation
Japan is such a great country. My brother was in japan for 3 years he works for Honda and now he is in India. He said, Japanese people are so nice. One day I will visit Japan for sure....❤️
Such a refreshing break from all the madness in this world. I would gladly finish my days on this earth as an apprentice to Mr. Ito in his lantern shop. Thank you DW Documentary. Stay safe 🙏
ah,, yet less family, suisides, work too hard... its a contaridictory
It's true that there is a lot of pressure on people, due to traditional authority structures. And this can cause a high rate of suicides. Of course, this documentary is about travel in Japan, not the dark side of things. What they do right, however, is a great model for others.
This is the most beautiful documentary I have ever seen in my life.
Thank you DW for getting me through this hard times in the quarantine ... such top notch documentaries ❤️
My thoughts exactly. Wonderful
Hello Japan, you and your people are beautiful, harmony seems essential, love from Australia
What a beautiful country, thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the ride. Johnny, Indiana
I love everything about their culture when it comes to living, heritage, food, & culture. That train is exactly how things should be.. It is truly a site to behold.. 😳🤞🏾⚜️
Yet everything over here in the west seems to want to spit on and burn down our own traditions and culture. I wonder why?
I visited Japan spring of 2019. Many beautiful places to visit. I ended up seeing more in the bustling metro areas like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Hopefully the next time I visit, I can go to Hokkaido or Kyushu and sightsee some of the smaller towns
You better drive a car or ride on a bicycle in provicials.
Japan is an incredible country with fascinating people. I want to go back very soon.
Good script, narration, sound and pictures. Great job.
My utmost thanks for everyone's effort, really really appreciated! Grazie Mille.
This grandpa 26:48 looks so cool, eating noodles out of bamboo fountains, Japan is very thrilling
Excellent Documentary thank you Japan is a wonderful place that reflects the sophistication of its people.
I ❤ Japan! Beautiful little doc.....
It has been suggested to my account days ago and I just had the time to watch it now.. Thank you DW for taking me to Japan and its wonderful people.
finally a modern documentary on japan that isnt about hikkikomori, karoshi or aokigahara
western media needs to update their image of japan
...and sweep all the uneasiness and dirty secrets under the rug right?. Because the individual doesnt matter now does he or she, unless it happens to be you perhaps? Suck it up and produce and consume for the rich...you should bow your head in shame.
@@MrSvenovitch no, because if you've been looking closely at japan recently you know that their younger generation already knows these flaws and are vocal about it, same with their foreign workforce. There's no need to point out the obvious now that change is inevitable. Im more interested in what those changes are going to be and how theyre going to work.
Nobody said anything about sweeping anything under the rug, I just don't need to see the obvious being pointed out for the hundredth fucking time, I already understood those things 10 years ago. Get daddy's sword and do the seppuku.
@@MrSvenovitch How mean!
Boring and weirt traditional music.
As a Japanese, I always wondered why westerners are so obsessed with hikikomori, karoshi, and aokigahara in Japan. Also the sex life of Japanese people. Why?
i loved every minute to this video. Thank you.
I live here and I love it. 2 years in Japan and forever. Always nice to have a new view on other spots.
Travelled Japan from my sofa 🚈🚂🚞🎢 thanks a ton to DW. 🤗👏😊😇💞
DW has become like a family, one day don't watch will definitely miss you
I am also fond of DW :)
I swear DW employees leave these overzealous comments under every video they put out.
Makes no sense in English. Try again, or better, STFU.
@@clvrswineYour talking about sense, lol, why don't you give a sensible comment on the program
*That was wonderful, and relaxing just to watch!*
The Seven Stars train is amazing. Japan has a fascinating culture.
It is a shame, when you have a chance go traveling, you will find that the US is so far behind the rest of the world. Other countries spend tax dollar to improve the local people while the US spend our tax dollars to invade other countries.
I travel to Japan during the 80s, the country is so beautiful and full of nature! I particular love the spring hot water.
@@rosehouse32 w.
Simply beautiful! what a country, what a culture! I would like to make this trip in my lifetime. Thank you DW documentary!
Amazing 🤩🤩
DW next time take me with you to Japan 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
really love Japan. i would surely go back there if this pandemic would end
Yeah, the pandemic is why. How convenient for you.
Such an amazing country and people
Thank you, DW. I appreciate your documentary to grasp Japan correctly. We, Japanese people, look forward to seeing you. In addition, my fiancé and me are going to visit Germany after COVID.
Hi @nagonagonagoya nagonago, you are welcome :) thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
The documentary has just increased my love affection and respect for Japan and yes, kudos to your team for making such great visual delicacy
Fell in love with Japan under 20 mins
Amazing documentray about Japanese culture. Thanks to DW.
Redact for my next vacation. After this crazy times is over. Japan and the trains . Good combo
Finally something worth Watching on DW.
I have had a special place in my heart for Japanese culture. This documented journey through the most beautiful parts of southern Japan has fast become my favorite.
Ahh, Japan, if only the entire planet can be this exquisite.
Lol then we all have to consume whale meat for scientific purposes.😄
@@subrataghosh1377 (Cyber Punk reference?) Only the elderly population and even among them, only a minority. In 10- 20 years demand will have dried up.
@@subrataghosh1377 whale delicious😘
They tried to, at least in East Asia but failed 😭
@@user-xl5mh9qj5l ya whale absolutely delicious😍
This is exactly the documentary of Japan I want to see. The road less travelled. Please make more of these.
Hi @Resuri A, thanks for watching and for the feedback!
I love Japan and Japanese people :-) I had been there for a short time period so could not get enough off of it!.
Totally agree ! I was there for 3 month's in 2019 and I'm going back in the future, probably around 2023.
💞❤️
Just Gold. Thanks for this nice scenery and inside look of Japans culture!
Well done ! Makes me want to go back.... beautifully made documentary ! 👁❤️👁 thank you 🙏
Been watching DW for more than a year now and I can surely say that DW makes the best documentaries on KRplus hands down. Like if you agree!
Beautiful documentary, wonderful narrator, I loved every second.
Time just passed by like a breeze. I absolutely love Japan in every aspect. Hope I get to live there someday😍😍😘🥰😘
Absolutely wonderful experience to see this beautiful presentation of Japan! I feel a sense of reverence here!
Dw train vids are just so good. A lot of documentaries are like university lectures informative yet bland, while travel vlogs are quiet disconnected from the audience. Yours r always very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
Japan seems like a perfect country
Respect the rich Japanese culture. 🙏... Great documentary
what a beautiful documentary
Hi @M4XT0N, glad you liked it! 🙂
What a refreshing documentary, just excellent!
It's beautiful to see their culture. Japan did a good job in maintaining them. I hope that these historically significant things are preserves as they are and I hope to see it one day too!