思い切って仕事辞めて1年、車で日本縦断した旅の振り返り【総集編】

思い切って仕事辞めて1年、車で日本縦断した旅の振り返り【総集編】

Hello, it’s Fū. It’s been about three years since I got my Jimny in November 2022. I started this channel at the same time as I got my Jimny, so it’s almost been three years. Along the way, I joined the team with a Land Cruiser, and the two cars have driven a total of 65,000 kilometers, which means I’ve driven half a mile around the world. Looking back, it’s crazy that I started out sleeping in my car in the mountains in the winter with this initial equipment and no paid subscription . I’m still enjoying it to the fullest then and I’ll continue traveling in the future. I started Fū Channel as a memoir of my travels, but this time I’m looking back , so I’ll look back on the memories I made driving around Japan, including Hokkaido, Tohoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu. I’d be happy if you could use it for work. Let me just make one announcement: there are less than two days left until the sale of the summer-only Fū Channel original goods. I’ll put the shop URL in the description, so please take a look if you’re interested . First of all, it’s Hokkaido. Actually, I was born in Hokkaido, and as you all know, Hokkaido has a lot of breathtaking scenery that is irresistible to travelers. Of course, there are breathtaking views that are unique to Hokkaido, but I also visited some deeper spots like the streets of Yubari and the ruins of a driving school, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Hello, it’s Fuu. This time, I went on a trip to Hokkaido for about a month. The total distance traveled was about 5,000 km, making it the longest trip in the history of the Fuu Channel. There is a lot to see, such as hidden places in Hokkaido and breathtaking ruins, so please watch until the end if you’d like. First, I filled up the tank with gas and headed to Aomori on the Tohoku Expressway. I had emptied the tank for this day, so I had 106 liters in it. With this much, I can get to Hokkaido without refueling. This is how I plan to travel on this trip. First, I head to the ferry terminal in Aomori. From there, I’ll take the Land Cruiser on the ferry. I’ll head to Hakodate. Once I arrive in Hakodate, I’ll drive along the Sea of ​​Japan, passing through Otaru and the Ororon Line, and head to Cape Soya, the northernmost point of Japan. After that, I’ll head east and eat lots of delicious food as I go, heading towards Sapporo. After that, I’ll do everything I want to do in Sapporo , and then take the Seikan Ferry back to Aomori. The total distance traveled is about 4,000 km, making it the longest journey in the history of the channel. I put it all into one video, so it’s turned out to be ridiculously long, but I hope you’ll watch it to the end if you like. My ferry reservation is late at night, so I’ll head towards Aomori at a leisurely pace. After driving for about 7 hours, I arrived at Ajara Parking in Aomori Prefecture. I felt sleepy, so I took a 30-minute nap and headed to the ferry. From here it’s about 40 minutes to the ferry terminal. I’ve driven about 700 km, but I still had some gas left . It looks like we can get as far as Sapporo with the oil. We arrived safely at the ferry terminal. It’s so exciting to put the car on the ferry. It takes about four hours to get to Hakodate, so I think the sun will be starting to rise by the time we arrive. There was a shower so I washed off the dirty sweat and made sure to relax. When I woke up, I had arrived in Hakodate. I decided to eat something delicious in Hakodate first, and then go to Otaru. However, it’s 6am and the restaurants are closed, so I thought I’d climb Mt. Hakodate for now. The night view from Mt. Hakodate is said to be so beautiful that it’s said to be a million dollar view. Today’s view was disappointing, but I’ll stop by to see the night view on my way back. I’m hungry, so I head to Lucky Pierrot, a local hamburger restaurant that originated in Hakodate and is apparently very popular. It’s creepy. 。 The hamburger is so big you need to be determined to eat it, but it’s so delicious I finished it in no time! Now I’m heading towards Otaru City. The distance to Otaru is 230km, about 4 hours. The size of Hokkaido is mind-blowing! On the way, there seems to be a beautiful cape called Shimamui Beach, so I’ll stop by there too! On the way, I saw a railroad crossing that caught my eye, so I stopped by. It’s a beautiful crossing with a view of the ocean. The sea is a bit rough, but the wind is cold and it feels great! When I got to the Sea of ​​Japan side, the rain had stopped. It feels great to drive on a road with no traffic lights while looking out at the beautiful Sea of ​​Japan. I arrived at Shimamui Beach, which is said to be one of Japan’s 100 best beaches. On the other side of this dark and eerie tunnel, the smell of the sea breeze and the sounds of seabirds were very pleasant! Anyway, if I get to Otaru, I’m sure there will be a hot spring or something! So I headed for Otaru, and it was a relief that the supermarkets, convenience stores, and hot springs were open until late. It’s a port town, as you’d expect. First, I’ll wash away the sweat and fatigue in the hot springs. A bottle of Coke after a bath is the best. I ‘ll have dinner at Seico Mart. I’m dead tired from driving so I’ll eat quickly and go to bed. For dinner, I’ll have a crazy combination of gyoza, pasta, and pork skewers. It ‘s a box of my favorite things. The Seico Mart bento is cheap and really delicious. Strawberry Zero gets you drunk surprisingly well. You can gulp it down like juice, so it’s a scary drink . By the time you start screaming, you’re usually drunk. It was August, but it was quite cold, so the futon I brought with me came in handy. Thank you to everyone who gave me advice in the comments. I’ve come all the way to Hokkaido and am doing the same thing as usual. Even in August, the mornings were cool and I was able to spend time in the car. But seriously, this mess is terrible. I’ve had a good night’s sleep and my fatigue has been relieved, so I’m ready to set off. Today I’ll stop at various roadside stations and eat some delicious food as I head to Cape Soya, the northernmost point in Japan. To get to Cape Soya, I’ll head north along the Sea of ​​Japan, covering a distance of 360 km and taking about 6 hours. Along the way , I’ll pass the scenic Ororon Line, the Otonrui Wind Farm, and the White Road in Wakkanai. I’m looking forward to each of these. In stark contrast to yesterday, the sky is clear and sunny. I finally filled up for the first time after driving about 1,300 km from home. That’s an incredible range! With this much gas, I think I can travel halfway around Hokkaido. On the way, I came across a roadside station called Rumo, so I decided to stop by. There were also food stalls, which was exciting. I bought some takoyaki and shaved ice. I’m sure they’ll be delicious! Everything in Hokkaido is so delicious, I’ll be surprised! I’ll keep heading to the Otonrui Wind Farm. This road runs along the Sea of ​​Japan. It seems to be called the Ororon Line, and it’s a road with no traffic lights that goes on and on, so it’s tempting to just speed, but be careful! I saw two speed traps on this day alone. I’d rather eat some delicious sushi than pay a fine. The windmills at the Otonrui Wind Farm were impressive. Huge windmills are lined up over a 3km stretch. There are 28 windmills, and it seems they supply enough electricity to about 12,000 households per year. Most of these windmills will be removed in April of next year. This is apparently due to the protection of the wild birds that live in the Sarobetsu region and the aging of the windmills themselves. By the time we arrived in Wakkanai, it was dark . The sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan was beautiful. We continued along the white road towards Cape Soya, the northernmost point. The contrast between the orange sunset and the green flowers and grasses of the white road at this time of day was stunning. It was exciting to think that there are still many more views like this in Hokkaido. It’s the perfect time to take photos. Of course, I took lots of photos of the Land Cruiser. These are treasures for life! This road was made from crushed scallop shells, a specialty of Wakkanai, so there are lots of shells like this lying around. Wow, the white road was really beautiful. I’m heading to my destination, Cape Soya. To be honest, the white road is so beautiful that I don’t really care about the northernmost point, but I’ll make it anyway . I arrived at Cape Soya. It’s August, but the temperature is 16°C and it’s cold. There’s a group of motorcyclists, so it’s awkward, but I’ll take a commemorative photo anyway. It’s the second day and I’ve reached the northernmost point, but it’s still early in the journey, so I’ll visit various places again starting tomorrow. My journey has just begun. I just got off the train and am now heading to Wakkanai to take a dip in the hot springs. Minato no Yu looked like a good hot spring, so I went. It was spacious , beautiful, and the best hot spring ever. There’s also a roadside station nearby, so I’m planning to spend the night in my car in Wakkanai. I’ve come to the Wakkanai roadside station and will be spending the night there. I’m tired from driving long distances again today, but the hot springs have helped me recover, so I’ll have a highball to soothe my body even more. Highballs are the best, after all. If I grill some meat and drink a highball, most fatigue will go away, so I bought some rice from Seico Mart. From here on, it’s all about hobbies. Of course, the temperature is cool in Wakkanai, but the humidity is low and there are no mosquitoes, so it was very comfortable to spend the night in Wakkanai. It was so cool in the morning that I felt like staying here for a while. First, I decided to have breakfast and head to the next town. Today I plan to take a nap before heading to a remote station called Nakukai Station. On a refreshing morning, a nap is the best thing to do. Now I’m heading to the remote station called Nakukai Station. Nakukai Station is a wooden station building located at the northernmost point of Japan. It seems to have a history of 100 years, but it will be closed next year, so I’ll make sure to leave a good record of it. I arrived at Nakukai Station and there seemed to be no one using it. The sound of the door opening brings back memories. The wooden station building has a very nostalgic scent. It seems that it has been used as a location for various movies, and there are photos left behind. It seems that steam locomotives used to run here as well. There was a train timetable, but it seems there are three trains a day, and the average number of passengers per day is said to be two. There was a sign engraved on the pillar that said “Thank you, Nakukai Station.” I’m sure it’s a station filled with memories of many people. I took a commemorative photo of the Land Cruiser and Nakukai Station. Nakukai Station was a wonderful station. It seems that the city has been paying for maintenance costs to prevent the station from being closed, but due to a decline in the number of passengers, it seems that they are planning to close it down. I would be happy if they could at least leave the station building . Today I will continue on towards Abashiri City from here. It is about 320 km from here to Abashiri, a journey of 5 hours and 30 minutes. 300 km in Hokkaido goes by in the blink of an eye, so I think I will arrive within today. I’m hungry, so I’ll eat. I’m thinking of eating some Hot Chef at Comart. This time I bought some fries. They were so delicious I easily ate 10 of them on this trip. We’re almost to Abashiri. On the way, I saw a beautiful ocean, so I stopped to take a photo. The ocean was calm and the clouds were reflected on the water’s surface. I thought I’d never seen such a beautiful ocean, but it turns out it’s actually a huge lake called Lake Saroma. Lake Saroma seems to be the largest lake in Hokkaido. As we continued on to Abashiri, the typical scenery of eastern Hokkaido unfolded. I was fascinated by this vast nature on my last trip to Hokkaido, so I decided to come back. I’m going to Abashiri Prison, which I’ve always wanted to visit. Abashiri Prison. I arrived at the prison, but I couldn’t take pictures inside, so I decided to enjoy it on my own. I felt like eating sushi, so I went to a sushi restaurant. It looked delicious. The sushi in Abashiri was so delicious that I couldn’t help but smile. I usually only eat Sushiro, so this was too spicy for me. I was so happy that I could eat all of this for less than 2,000 yen. Today, I decided to stay at an inn near Lake Abashiri to organize my photography data. Lake Abashiri, which I saw on the way, was very beautiful, coupled with the sunset. I arrived at the inn and organized my data, so I can fully relax and unwind from my travels. After all, Japanese- style rooms are the best for inns. This smell, like grandma’s house, is very calming. Yes, I splurged on sushi today, so for dinner I had fries and rice balls from Seico Mart. It was delicious, but it made me ridiculously drunk. I bought some Storm Zero, so I’ll organize the footage I took and go to bed. The data from my drone and action camera is always huge, so I need to organize it regularly. I think I’m a little drunk. I’ll have a good breakfast and head out. It was forecast to rain for a while from here on, but luckily it was sunny all day. Today I’m going to Lake Kussharo, Japan’s largest caldera lake, and camping near Kushiro . The total distance is about 160km, so it’s super easy. On the way to Lake Kussharo, I came across what looked like the remains of a dealership, which caught my eye. By the way, I love the remains of old dealerships that you sometimes see with cars from that time still on display. I wonder how long they have been lined up there. There was a roadside station very close to Lake Kussharo so I decided to drop in. I was hungry so I decided to go and get something tasty to eat. I had soft serve ice cream and fried potatoes . As soon as I left the roadside station, Lake Kussharo spread out before me. As it is the largest caldera lake in Japan, it is very impressive. The cobalt blue was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but scream and laugh. Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake in Japan, so it was an impressive scale. Despite being a huge lake, the water was very beautiful and the clouds reflected on the lakeside were very beautiful. I’m so glad I came to Hokkaido! Today I decided to go to Kitoushi Campsite, east of Kushiro. I’m really looking forward to going to this campsite as it seems to have a great view. The road to the campsite is an unpaved forest road that stretches for about 1km. I had looked into bear sightings in advance, but it didn’t seem to be a problem. Still, I’m scared, so if there aren’t many people there, I’ll move to another campsite. Wow, what a great view! I can’t believe a campsite like this is free! It seems like there are a lot of people there, so I decided to continue camping. Just in case, I’ll sleep in my car. For now, I’ll just set up and get ready, and then head to Shiriba, which is nearby. I’m heading to the cape. I went to Cape Shiriha in a Jimny last time, and the scenery is truly amazing. The road to Cape Shiriha is an unpaved road for a while. Driving on a road like this in a four-wheel drive is so much fun, isn’t it? After a while, I come to a grassland with a great view. No matter how many times I come here, it’s the best view. Of course, I took pictures with my drone too, and I took lots of photos . This is sure to become a lifelong treasure. In fact, the thumbnail for my last trip to Hokkaido was taken here. I would like to visit again when I come to Hokkaido. It was great to be traveling. The sun is setting, so I’ll head back to the campsite. I’ll have curry tonight. Curry eaten at a campsite is the most delicious, isn’t it? 帰りました。 English: I also bought some rice from Seico Mart. The curry was so delicious that it put a smile on my face. It’s getting dark outside, so I’ll stay in the car from here. I’ll be driving a long distance again tomorrow, so I’ll get a good night’s sleep to recover from fatigue. It would be nice to be able to sleep in the car at a campsite , so I’ll sleep more comfortably. I overslept, so I’ll quickly pack up and head out. My Land Cruiser is pretty dirty, too . It’s been covered in salt water, so I’ll find some time to wash it. For now, I’m going to Kushiro city and eat some delicious sushi. Kushiro city is thriving, so you can basically find anything you want. I’ll buy some consumables now. It’s hard to find a home improvement store once you get out of the city. For now, I wanted to eat sushi, so I came to Nagokatei. It was a bit too much, so I just stuck with four rolls, but it was very delicious. Today I decided to sleep in the car at Otofuke Roadside Station in Obihiro . The reason I chose Obihiro is because I happened to find a delicious pork bowl restaurant. It ‘s about 120 km from here to the roadside station, so it’s close by. It’s a short section, but it’s my first highway in Hokkaido. I arrived at Otofuke Roadside Station, Natsuzora no Furusato . It’s so vast I’m not sure where to start. First I’ll go to eat the pork bowl I’ve been looking for. It’s a restaurant called Butahage. The pork bowl was really delicious. I’ll be sleeping in my car here tonight, so I’ll have a pork bowl tomorrow morning too. I took a photo of myself with the cow. I have free time until the evening, so I spend it as I please. I bought beer and soft serve ice cream. Beer is good, but I still prefer highballs. From here on, it’s all about my hobbies. For lunch, I bought curry from the cafeteria. It was cheap, delicious, and filling. I woke up in the morning and went to eat pork bowl again, but it was closed today. I’ll definitely come again. Today I’m going to Yubari, the only city in Japan that has gone bankrupt, to learn about the history of Yubari. It’s about 150km from here to Yubari, and it will take about 3 hours to get there. Since the next gas station is a long way away, I decided to fill up early. This is my second time filling up . Even though it’s a diesel car, the cost of gas is not insignificant. I also went to Yubari on my previous trip, but that time I went to see the ruins of the driving school. By the way, the ruins of the driving school have been renovated and turned into a circuit. If you’re interested, check out the “Yubari Baribari Circuit”. 100円でどんなコーデができるかな？お楽しみに！ English: My purpose in going to Yubari this time is to learn about coal mines and their history. I did a little research beforehand, and it seems that the main reasons for Yubari city’s financial collapse were the shift in energy demand from coal to oil and improper financial handling. When I arrived in Yubari, the town was deserted. There was no one to shovel the snow, and some houses had been crushed. The private library was also in ruins. There was a retro movie billboard near Yubari Station. It brings back memories of Die Hard. I remember watching the fourth installment at the Saturday Western Movie Theater when I was little. There was also a Golgo 13 billboard. After walking around Yubari, I decided to head to the Coal Mine Museum. Here you can learn about the history of Yubari city and coal mines. There was hardly anyone there except me. The population trends in Yubari city were graphed. At its peak, the population was 130,000, but it seems that it has now dropped to around 7,000. There was a flyer recruiting coal miners from that time. Looking closely, it said that all travel and housing expenses were covered by the company. It seems that wages were three to four times higher than those of company employees at the time. However, there were many fatal accidents in the coal mines, and the workers risked their lives to work there. ねん。 English : Apparently, NEETs are doing something! Yubari City’s debt is scheduled to be paid off in March 2027. I would be happy if Yubari City regains its vitality again. I ‘ve finished exploring Yubari, so I’m heading to Sapporo now. From tomorrow, I’ve decided to do everything I want to do in Sapporo and then head home once I’m satisfied. I have almost unlimited time, so I’m going to enjoy Hokkaido to the fullest so I won’t have any regrets. It’s about 60 km from Yubari to Sapporo, and it looks like I’ll get there in about 2 hours. Today’s hot spring is Honoka in Sapporo. It’s a heavenly hot spring that’s open 24 hours a day. First of all, I’ll have some fried food to fill my stomach. Strawberry milk after a bath is the best. I’ll sleep in the car in a random parking lot today, and tomorrow I’ll go to my grandma’s house in Sapporo. Then I’ll have fun riding my motorcycle and shooting guns. I’ll go to my grandma’s house first thing tomorrow morning. My grandma’s house is always relaxing, no matter when I come. By the way, my grandma always looks forward to watching the Fuu Channel. Afterwards, I had some delicious sushi with my grandma. It was a sushi restaurant called Hanamaru, and it was really delicious. I also had a highball. 帰りました。 English: The next day, I rented a motorbike in Sapporo and went on a tour. It had been my dream to ride a motorbike in Hokkaido, so one of my dreams came true! The motorbike I rented was a Hunter Cub. It was a small motorbike, so I thought it would be easy to get my feet on it, but the seat was thick, so it was terrible. The gear changes were also unique, so I was a little worried until I got used to them. It felt really good to ride while feeling the cool breeze. I decided to continue on through the mountain pass and head to Lake Shikotsu. On a motorbike, you feel the wind all over your body as you ride, which is a different kind of fun than driving. Lake Shikotsu was very beautiful. It’s hard to convey in a video, but the beautiful, sparkling blue surface of the lake is said to be Lake Shikotsu Blue. I took a commemorative photo with the Hunter Cub. I decided to end the tour with ramen, so I went to Shirakaba Sanso, which I had visited last time. The ramen here is seriously delicious! I stop by every time I come to Hokkaido. Afterwards, I felt like shooting a gun, so I went to the shooting range. The staff were very kind and gave me a variety of guns. After that, I didn’t make a video, but all in all, I stayed in Sapporo for about 5 days and spent time with my grandmother .帰りました。 English: Having eaten lots of delicious food and done what I wanted to do, I’m satisfied and now it’s time to head to Hakodate. It was a really fulfilling trip and I’m really happy to be able to record my travel memories on video like this. On the way to Hakodate, there seems to be a beautiful coastline with endless white cliffs, so I decided to stop by. It’s called Shirafura and after walking a little further, you can see the breathtaking white cliffs. The Shirafura coast was filled with beautiful, exotic scenery. The cliffs were apparently formed by the uplift of pumice that had accumulated on the seabed. Nearby was Kuguri Rock, which is said to have been dug as a passage by fishermen in the Edo period. Thinking about how Hokkaido has so many beautiful views, I really wanted to eat pork bowl again so I stopped by a pork bowl restaurant called Porco in Hakodate. It has a nice hidden feel to it and, as expected, the pork bowl was delicious. With my stomach full and satisfied, it’s time to board the ferry to go home. The return ferry ride wasn’t exciting at all. I feel empty now that my trip to Hokkaido is over. For now, I’ll cheer myself up by eating the boiled eggs that grandma gave me. I arrived safely in Aomori! It’s over 700km from here to my house, so I’ll take it easy and take a nap along the way to get home safely. Thanks to everyone who watched my videos, this was another wonderful trip. Thank you so much, as always! My next long trip is planned for Shikoku. If I can, I’d also like to visit Kyushu, but I’ll have to consult my wallet. Thank you for watching until the end! I’m happy I was able to capture these fun memories in a video (^^)/ See you next time! The second video is from my trip to Tohoku. During my trip to Tohoku, I had some issues, like my Land Cruiser’s battery dying, but I made it to my destination, Mount Osore. Climbing Mount Osore in winter was by far the toughest climb in the channel’s history, so in a way, it’s a lifelong memory. This time, I’m heading to the northernmost tip of Aomori Prefecture, passing through a heavy snow area, so I made sure to prepare well. First , I tested out the tire chains I bought just in case to see if they would work. They’re from the same manufacturer as the chains I used on my Jimny, so they installed smoothly. Now I’m going to explore the vast snowy mountains of Fukushima. Looking at them from the sky, Fukushima’s snowy mountains are truly beautiful. It’s exciting to think about driving through these snowy mountains in a Land Cruiser! I’ll talk about my trip plan while checking the performance of the tire chains . My destination this time is Mount Osore, located at the northernmost tip of Aomori Prefecture. This place is counted as one of Japan’s three most sacred mountains, and it is said that you can see the Sanzu River and the Taiko Bridge.This time, even if we set a destination, we might not be able to go because of a blizzard , so we didn’t make any detailed plans and just headed north while eating local delicacies.Well , it was a typical trip.When driving on mountain roads, we sometimes see man-made structures that we don’t know the purpose of, and one of the things we enjoy is taking aerial photos of such places with a drone.This time, we also discovered a beautiful arch bridge that is not in use.There is something romantic about it.After checking the tire chains, we went down to the town to eat some delicious ramen.It is Kitakata ramen, which is famous in Fukushima.It was refreshing and very delicious.After eating ramen, of course, we went to a hot spring.There is a roadside station nearby, so we went to a hot spring.After the hot spring, we spent the night in the car at the roadside station. I think so. The bathing fee is only 300 yen per adult. At this rate, I’d like to go in every night. I’ve come to the roadside station Kita no Sato. I’m tired from driving from home to Fukushima today, so I’ll get ready early and be ready for tomorrow. For this trip to Tohoku, I brought a stove and a kerosene can. With this, I think I’ll be able to stay comfortable even on cold nights. The carbon monoxide checker is a Core Run with a Japanese-made sensor. The outside temperature is 0 degrees, but the inside of the car is a warm 15 degrees. Tonight’s Aizu beef shabu-shabu. It was so delicious that I finished it in no time. I was surprised when I got ready to go to bed, but it was only 6 o’clock. From here on, it’s time for my hobbies. When I wake up, I’m ready to leave right away. Today I’m heading over the mountains to Yamagata Prefecture. When I was loading the stove into the car, I used a strong neodymium magnet and a tie wrap to secure it. But then I ran into a problem . The battery in my car has died. Since I have a lot of security features, the battery dies quickly in cold places. I brought a battery charger with me on this trip to Tohoku just in case , so it’s not a problem. I hope those scum who steal other people’s cars die in the first place. I’m heading to Yamagata Prefecture now. Before getting to Yamagata, I have to cross the mountains, which are dangerous snowy roads so I drive carefully. I crossed the mountains and entered the city. The road conditions were terrible, with hard, frozen ice and bumps. It ‘s a 50km/h road, but everyone is driving slowly. Well , it’s fun all the same, but it seems like low cars have no rights in this city. The sunlight was so bright while I was driving on the snowy roads that it was tiring, so I decided to buy some sunglasses at the nearby Aeon. Do they look good on me? Now it’s sunny and the snowy roads are comfortable. Since I came all the way to Yamagata, I decided to stop by Zao. It was sunny at the base of the mountain, but as I started to climb a little, a blizzard started. I once again felt the frightening weather of snowy mountains, where the weather can change easily. I arrived at Zao Sanroku Station . I will continue on the ropeway and climb to an altitude of 1,800 meters. I arrived at the station at the top of the mountain, but visibility was poor and I was worried about whether I would be able to see the snow monsters. By the way, the temperature was minus 18 degrees and the wind was strong, so it hurt to expose my skin, but I was able to just about see the snow monsters. I took a commemorative photo. By the way, it was sunny and 帰りました。 English: It seems like you can enjoy a view like this if you’re there. I’ll definitely go on a sunny day next time . Anyway, I achieved my goal, so I’m going to spend the night in my car in a coin parking lot in Yamagata city. My destination is Mount Osore, but if I miss the sunny forecast for the day after tomorrow, it will continue snowing for about two weeks. Climbing on a snowy day is reckless, so I quickly decided to head to Aomori tomorrow. I arrived at the coin parking lot in front of Yamagata station. There is a police box and a convenience store nearby, so I can sleep in peace. I thought I would go to bed early to prepare for tomorrow’s long drive, but since I’ve come all the way to Yamagata station, I think I’ll go to an izakaya. I’ll probably get drunk, so I’ll get ready to go to bed first. Since it’s in front of the station, there are lots of shops. It’s exciting. I found a retro Showa-era sign corner. There were even advertisements for black and white TVs. I love nostalgic corners like this. I’m eating only potatoes and fried food. It looks like fun. As expected, I got a little drunk, so I’m glad I was prepared to fall asleep right away. Before going to bed, I’ll organize the drone data. It’s nice to sleep while listening to the sounds of town sometimes. When I woke up, it was raining. I’m worried about the roads being frozen. Today’s night I’ll leave early as I’m in Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, about 500km away. From here I’ll just use the highway to head north. It’ll take about 7 hours, and the distance is 500km, so I’ll take it easy and take breaks as I go. The weather is unstable in the mountainous area that goes from Yamagata Prefecture to Akita Prefecture. My first goal is to get back without any accidents, so I’ll drive slowly. I’m feeling really tired and my face looks dead. It’s about time to take a break in the parking lot. I stopped by the Shizunai service area. First I’ll fill my stomach. After eating ramen, I bought some soft-serve ice cream. 250km left to Mutsu City! I’ll push through with determination. The weather started to deteriorate again once I passed Morioka City. There are many mountains in this area, so I’ll drive carefully to avoid sudden changes in the weather. Along the way, I felt unsafe due to the snow and strong winds that obscured my visibility, so I decided to get off the highway at the next interchange and take the local roads. The interchange I got off at was Ikarugaseki Interchange in Akita Prefecture, about 160 kilometers to my destination, Mutsu City. Since I took an unexpected detour, I decided it would be impossible to reach Mutsu City today. I won’t push myself too hard, so I’ll head to Mutsu City first thing tomorrow morning and climb Mount Osore at sunrise. For now, I’ll rest here for today. We set off so that we’ll arrive at Mount Osore at dawn. Camping in the snow is exciting. By the way, I attached a shovel to the rear tire. I was thinking of using it if I got stuck on this trip to Tohoku, but it doesn’t look like I’ll need it for now. This time I’ll use it to level the ground. The shovel is fun. I was planning to set up a tent, but the unexpected strong wind broke the pole, so I had no choice but to sleep in the car. Tonight’s dinner is stew, Aomori beef ribs, and a delicious salmon. After all, you have to eat what you like when traveling. The wind is getting stronger, so I’ll take shelter in the car. I ‘ll take a nap now and leave at 5am. Heading to Mutsu City There are few streetlights, so I head slowly, being careful of frozen roads. Driving on the snowy road, I realized that if the headlights are LED, the snow doesn’t melt, making cleaning a hassle. I wish there was some kind of solution. I arrived safely at the foot of Mount Osore just as dawn broke. You can’t drive in winter, so from here I’ll walk. The distance is 15 kilometers round trip, so if I start climbing now, I’ll take plenty of breaks and return before dark. If I feel it’s dangerous, I’ll turn back immediately, and I’ll take plenty of self-defense tools with me. I’ll take breaks here and there without pushing myself too hard. The world of my own, which can only be experienced on a snowy mountain, is the best. I arrived at the halfway point, Osorezan Reisui . It’s said to be old water, but I’ll refrain from drinking it. The snow hadn’t been cleared from the point with 3km left. From here on, it’s hell. The snowshoes I bought on Amazon for 3,800 yen weren’t very effective, so I put them down for now and picked them up on the way back. There was so much snow that the signs were buried, making it difficult to walk. When I reached the top of the mountain, a vast view spread out before me. I was also able to see the Sanzu River and the Taiko Bridge, which I was looking forward to seeing. This bridge is said to be a bridge between this world and the next. The water in the Sanzu River is so acidic that it dissolves ordinary fish. Nearby are statues of Datsueba and Ken’e Oji . These two monsters There is an interesting legend about this place. After a person dies, when they reach the Sanzu River, they are met by monsters called Datsueba and Kene Oji who will strip them of their clothes. The weight of the clothes is then hung on a branch that can be used to measure the weight of sins, to determine whether they will go to heaven or hell. If the clothes are wet at this time, they will become heavier and the weight of the sins will also increase. Incidentally, this is said to be the origin of the word “nuregu” (nuregu means to frame someone innocent) *There are various theories Now that we have safely reached our destination, it’s time for some cup ramen We will take a break while looking at the spectacular view and make sure we return before dark. Cup noodles are the best after a hike, after all! I drank the whole thing, even the soup, to replenish my energy for the return journey. This will make it easier to dispose of the trash. The wind is getting stronger, so I’m going to head home. It was a wonderful memory to see the precious winter scenery of Mount Osore. I managed to get down safely while it was still light. My legs were shaking and my body was exhausted, so I’m going to stay in a hotel tonight. I achieved my goal of Mount Osore, but since I came all the way to Aomori, I’ll also go to the northernmost point of Honshu. I’ll go to bed early tonight and head to the northernmost point tomorrow. The seafood in Aomori was amazing. I’m driving along the beautiful coastline, aiming for the northernmost point . It’s exciting to think about what’s at the edge of the map of Japan. I’ve arrived in Oma Town, the northernmost point. It’s a shame the weather is bad, but I’ll take a commemorative photo! This marks my conquest of the northernmost point of Honshu! That means the only places left are east, south, and west. On the way back, I stopped by the museum of the nuclear accident that occurred during the Great East Japan Earthquake, which I personally wanted to visit, and also visited Futaba Town, which is located very close to the nuclear power plant and was severely damaged by the tsunami. I wasn’t originally planning on making a video, but I wanted to share with you the current situation in Futaba Town and the town’s efforts and activities towards recovery, so I’m making a video now. I hope you’ll watch it again if you’d like. Thank you for watching until the end (^^) See you next time ! The third video is a trip around Shikoku. On my Shikoku trip , I visited deep spots that aren’t often featured on other channels, such as the Higashinaru district, known as the Machu Picchu of the East, and Tsubakiyama village. Please watch until the end if you’d like. Hello, it’s Fuu. This time, I explored the hidden areas and villages of Shikoku. The total distance traveled was about 3,000 km, so it’s a ridiculously long video, but it’s packed full of great things about Shikoku, so please watch until the end if you’d like! First, I left home and headed straight for Tokushima Prefecture. Tokushima is about 700 km away, so I’ll go as far as I can. When I reach my limit, I plan to sleep in the car at a nearby service area. I haven’t decided exactly what to do after arriving in Shikoku, but I’ll go clockwise and stop at places I want to go. Since I left around noon, it was night by the time I reached Awaji Island, which was on the way. There is a large service area on Awaji Island, so I’ll sleep in the car there for the time being. Tonight I’ll have steak that was on sale at the supermarket. I ‘ll grill it and eat it without worrying about the smell inside the car. I’m dead tired from driving, so I’ll organize the photo data for today and go to bed early. When I woke up, the weather was clear and it was a good start to my trip. Last night, I crossed a big bridge from Honshu to Awaji Island. I left the Awajishima Service Area and headed towards Tokushima Prefecture. Apparently, you can see whirlpools from the Naruto Bridge that connects Awaji Island and Tokushima, so I’ll go and see it. After that, I’ll head to Tsurugiyama Super Forest Road, the longest forest road in Japan, which I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. By the way, the total length of the Super Forest Road is 87 km, and it seems that you can enjoy plenty of off-road courses in this vast Shikoku Mountains. I’m currently driving on Naruto Bridge. Apparently, whirlpools form right under this bridge. I’ll be sure to burn that into my memory. From under Naruto Bridge, I was able to see the whirlpools like this. It’s a sight you can’t see in the distance, so I’ll burn it into my memory. I’m satisfied because I got to see the whirlpools so clearly. I’m heading towards the Tsurugiyama Super Forest Road. Along the way, I found a place that really caught my eye called the “navel of Tokushima,” so I’ll head there first. But first, I’ll have a good meal to prepare for the long drive. I saw a delicious-looking rice ball shop, so I bought some minced meat rice balls. The rice was chewy and delicious. I’ll continue on towards the start of the Super Forest Road, pumped up ! I’ve arrived at the start of the Super Forest Road, and my goal is the “navel of Tokushima! ” The forest road is better maintained than I expected, so if I don’t mind flying stones, I think I could even get there in a regular car. The road is narrow, but there are hardly any oncoming cars, so it didn’t bother me too much. As we gained altitude, it started snowing. If you’re driving on a forest road, conditions like these are more exciting and fun. I’ve arrived at the “navel of Tokushima!” The altitude here is about 1,500 meters. A beautiful view was visible through the clearing clouds. The drone captured a fantastical image of the cloud-covered navel of Tokushima. Looking at it this way, the mountains of Shikoku are truly beautiful. Since I was extremely tired from the forest road, I decided to stay overnight. I plan to continue along the super forest road and stay at a mountain lodge at an altitude of 1,400 meters in Kochi Prefecture. Of course, if you keep driving on a forest road for 5 hours, your mind will go crazy, right? I’m looking forward to it because I heard that the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds are very beautiful from here. Finally, I arrived at the inn and am looking forward to the hot springs and food. The restaurant is open until 10pm, which is helpful. I had the famous beef tendon stew curry. Tomorrow I will challenge myself to see the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds, so I will drink less alcohol and go to bed early. It seems that snow fell overnight. There seems to be an observation deck nearby, so I will go there. I love the quiet snowy mountains in winter, and I forget about the cold and feel enchanted. I will leave the inn and travel around Kochi today. From here, I will show you the beautiful scenery of Kochi and my journey to the long-awaited Shikoku Karst. The tempura udon I had at Yoshimura Torataro’s residence was so delicious I will never forget it. The staff at the restaurant were very kind, and when I told them I was traveling around Shikoku, they told me about many tourist spots in the area. I left a record in my notebook, so please look for it if you’d like. There was snow on the way to the karst, so I was lucky that I had changed into studless tires. The view line at the top was covered in fog and I couldn’t see anything. I was careful of the ice and went as far as I could. I’ll give it a try. The snow was so bad on the way that I decided to turn back without pushing myself. I’ll stop by the Karst Terrace on the way and have some tea. I’ve already had something to eat, so I’ll spend the night in the car in a convenient spot. The scenery looks cold, but it’s -2°C, so it should be an easy night’s sleep. As the sun sets, the clouds gradually clear up. Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, so I’ll show you the karst scenery tomorrow. Hot pot is a must on a cold night. I’m a little drunk, but I’ll go to bed believing that tomorrow will be sunny. Good night. The morning glow over the karst was very beautiful. The scenery was so beautiful, it was worth coming to Shikoku just to be able to see this view. The roads were very frozen so I waited until lunchtime before going for a run. Breakfast was a super calorie party hot sandwich. There was a 25-year-old kid having fun in the snow after a long time. The roads have started to calm down so I’m going for a run. The karst is great on a sunny day. I was lucky because due to the snowfall they will be closing for the winter from tomorrow onwards. It would be a shame to come all the way to Shikoku and not be able to see the spectacular view of the karst. The view of the Shikoku Mountains is magnificent. The view of the mountains stretching on and on was breathtaking . I’m so glad I came to Shikoku! The route to Ehime Prefecture was impassable due to snow accumulation, so I decided to eat at a nearby restaurant and then head to Ehime Prefecture by a different route. Since I had come all the way to Shikoku, I had a Tosa beef steak. It was delicious! Today I’m heading to Tsubakiyama Village . Tsubakiyama Village is said to be the most remote village in Shikoku. The road to the village is through a dimly lit, narrow forest road. Tsubakiyama Village, which I’m heading to, has a history of 1,000 years, so I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of scenery I’ll be able to see . Tsubakiyama Village disappeared once in 2019 when the population disappeared. However, in 2021, the former residents returned and it is now a marginal village with a population of just one. Although there are many beautiful houses left, there is no sign of people. It’s a scene that makes you feel like you’ve been spirited away. On the way, I felt like someone was watching me, but a dog was watching me. I was afraid of being bitten, so I tried to go back to the car, but the friendly dog ​​showed me the way. It seems to be a dog owned by someone who lives here. I was attacked by a hawk while filming the village with a drone. I was very worried, but it didn’t crash, so I hurried back. The hawk also went away as if nothing had happened. I was glad that I was able to capture such a rare and precious scene. I was tired from driving on rough mountain roads again today, so I decided to stay at an inn in Ehime Prefecture. I’m going to eat sushi and takoyaki, a crazy combination. One of the great things about me is that I don’t get hangovers, but I do have a bit of a headache. Today I’m going to the Tonaru area of ​​the Besshi Copper Mine, which is known as the Machu Picchu of the East. The Besshi Copper Mine was opened in 1691 and is said to be one of the three largest copper mines in Japan. It closed in 1973, but the ruins and heritage from that time are still there. You can get to the Tonaru area of ​​the Besshi Copper Mine by car, but if you go from the hiking trail, there are ruins and ruins that can only be seen there, so I’ll climb it for some exercise. It takes about two hours. The hiking trail is well maintained, but if I feel uneasy, I’ll turn back . I looked around and found ruins. I had to go and see them. I used a drone to search for a route down, but I found a connected road, so I decided to go down. What kind of building was this? There was no record of it. It’s romantic, isn’t it? I immediately took a walk inside. There was a base for some kind of machine to be fixed to, but there was nothing else. What kind of building was it? It had a nice atmosphere when the sun shone in. I walked around to see if there was anything else around. I went to the backyard and found a big pitfall. It was about 10m high, and if you fell in, you’d never get out. I wonder what it was used for. I had finished exploring, so I left the ruins. As a lover of ruins, it was an exciting place for me. I took a break along the way. I’m heading for the Higashinaru district. Last year in Nikko, I walked for six hours to see the frozen waterfall, but this was easy compared to that. I arrived safely at the Higashinaru district observation deck. I was surprised to see that there was no one there, but it turns out that the road has been closed since yesterday for the winter closure, so it’s only accessible on foot. This way, I’ll have the view from the observation deck all to myself . This structure, known as the Machu Picchu of the East, was apparently a storehouse for mined copper. The Higashinaru district was apparently a city in the sky, home to 3,000 people. There was also a school with 600 students, a cinema, an inn, and a brothel, but now not a trace of it remains. There once was a huge city in the sky deep in the mountains of Shikoku. Wow , the view from Besshi Copper Mine was amazing! 帰り ましたら本当に神。 English: It was nice to be able to stroll around at a leisurely pace due to the winter closure. After a serious mountain climb, I’m off to climb the 1,368 steps to Konpira Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture. Something unexpected came up and I have to go back tomorrow, so I’ll go to Konpira Shrine, which I really wanted to visit. I stopped at a service area on the way and had some food and took a photo with Yadon. Yadon is the tourism ambassador for Kagawa Prefecture. I ‘ve arrived at the main approach to Konpira Shrine. There are lots of old-fashioned shops lined up, and it has a great atmosphere. From here, I’ll climb the 1,368 steps, and I’ll get pumped! Anyway, I’ve arrived at the main shrine on the 785th step. There was a beautiful ginkgo tree on the way. Even at a height of 785 steps, I can look down on the town. I’m sure a spectacular view awaits me if I go to the inner shrine. I think I can make it to the inner shrine if I rest a bit, so I’ll keep going with all my might. I arrived at the inner shrine safely! I’ll pray and buy a lucky charm. The inner shrine is located at an altitude of 421m. Looking at it this way, I’ve climbed quite a bit. I bought a traffic safety charm. Now my Jimny and Land Cruiser are safe. Wow, this trip to Shikoku was a very fulfilling one. Actually, there were a lot of places I couldn’t go to this time due to the weather, but I’ll go back to them next time. I’m sad to leave Shikoku, but I’ll drive safely on my way home! My next long trip will be to Tohoku, Kyushu, or the Chugoku region. Please watch again if you’d like, see you next time! Finally, here’s a video from my Kyushu trip. I landed in Kyushu for the first time in August this year, and there were so many sights that made me fall in love with summer. This video is packed with content, so please watch until the end if you’d like. Hello, it’s Fu. This time, I went on a long-awaited trip to Kyushu. It was a trip of about 2 weeks, covering a total distance of 5,000 km . I visited breathtaking views, hidden places, villages, and some deep spots that aren’t often featured on other channels. It’s a ridiculously long video at over 40 minutes, with the pace of a short video, but I hope you’ll watch until the end. I’ll introduce the route of this trip. First, I’ll leave Kanto and head to Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture. After eating some delicious food in Hakata , I’ll visit Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima, in that order. From Kagoshima, I’ll take the ferry to Nagasaki, then Saga, Finally, I’m going to eat a lot of delicious food in Fukuoka before heading home. I’ll stop by an abandoned island on the way, so I’ll head to Hakata first. It’s about 1,300 kilometers one way, a 14-hour drive, so if I get sleepy, I’ll sleep at a convenient service area. For now, I think I’ll make Hiroshima my goal for today. I drove through Nagoya and Osaka without any trouble and made it to Hyogo Prefecture. I’m often asked if I get sleepy while driving, but this is how it is, so I don’t get sleepy at all. I entered Hiroshima Prefecture safely and found Okuya Parking, which was conveniently located, so I’ll sleep there for today. Today’s driving distance was about 900 kilometers. I left my futon in the back so I could sleep whenever I wanted . A sweat wipe is essential this time of year . When I arrived, it was 8 o’clock , and as the sun began to rise, the air conditioner’s power consumption increased, so I quickly got ready and set off. The combination of the circulator and air conditioner was the best, and the temperature inside the car was 23 degrees . The key to a comfortable trip this time was to charge the portable car while it was in motion, fully charging it during the day, and then sleeping comfortably with the air conditioner on at night. Since it charges at 500W, it will be fully charged after 2-3 hours of driving. From here to Hakata is 300km, about 4 hours, so it’s easy. The weather is nice, so I’m excited. Finally , I’ve reached the Kanmon Bridge, which connects Honshu and Kyushu. The Kanmon Bridge was opened in 1973, but before that, cars were apparently transported by ferry. It’s amazing that they built such a convenient bridge. Before I knew it, I was on the Fukuoka Expressway. There were so many lanes that it was intimidating. First of all, I want to eat Hakata ramen, so I’m looking for a ramen restaurant with a parking lot. A ramen restaurant called Senryu looked delicious, so I decided to go. It was my first time eating authentic Hakata ramen, and it was delicious! I haven’t taken a bath in two days, so next I ‘ll go to a hot spring. I washed off all the dirty sweat. I wanted to drink, so I decided to look for an izakaya. Since it was Friday, all the izakayas in Hakata were crowded, so I decided to go to the next town. Today I’m going to stealthily sleep in my car in a parking lot in the city center. I’ve always wanted to sleep in my car, so I’ll have a drink and go back to sleep. It’s so much fun to just randomly find an izakaya in a completely new city. This time, I came to Meinohama station . There aren’t many people around, so it looks like I can get in any restaurant. I head into the first izakaya I see. It seems to be a seafood restaurant. I don’t really understand my reaction, so it seems like I’ve turned into a weak character who gets drunk after just one mega mug. Well, it was fun, so whatever. I’ll just go back to my Land Cruiser and go to bed. I’ll have a drink before dark, then go home and sleep. This is the privilege of being a non-regular employee. I’ll stop by Fukuoka again at the end of my trip, so from tomorrow I’ll leave Fukuoka and travel around nature and spectacular scenery. It’s finally starting to feel like a channel. Today I’m heading towards Oita and Kumamoto . My destination is Chinda Falls, where the remains of a power plant from the Meiji era remain, and a tour of Beppu’s Hell Hot Springs. First, I’ll head to Chinda Falls. Chinda Falls is also known as the Niagara of Ono, and is a very impressive place. It’s apparently a powerful waterfall. It’s a 200km, 3-hour journey from Meinohama Station, and this is my first time filling up with gas. The good thing about the Land Cruiser is that it has an enormous tank capacity, so you can drive about 1,300km without refueling. You can travel from Kanto all the way north to Sapporo, and all the way west to Kumamoto without refueling. Thanks to this, you don’t have to fill up on ridiculously expensive fuel on the highway. I filled up with 105 liters, about 16,000 yen worth of gas. We arrived at Chinda Falls. The parking lot is far from the falls, but you can hear the roar of the waterfall. When we got up close, we could see the impressive Chinda Falls. Depending on the time of day and the weather, the pool at the bottom of the falls is said to shine emerald green. Also nearby are the remains of a hydroelectric power plant built in the Meiji era. This power plant was abandoned about 100 years ago, but The stone exterior walls of the building remain as a heritage of modernization. I’m really attracted to this fusion of ruins and nature, but does anyone know what it is? None of the original facilities remain, but there are traces of screws and other things on the walls. What was really disappointing was the graffiti. I question the nerve of people who would graffiti such a valuable historical building, but I hope they die. The view of Chinda Falls from the window, which looks like an old European castle, is very beautiful and is my favorite view. It was like an RPG game. I’m heading to Beppu. Today I’m going on a tour of the seven hells in Beppu and going to the retro hot spring town of Tsuetate Onsen. On the hell tour, you can see the uniquely colored hot springs. As the name suggests, they have ominous colors, but they all spring up due to geothermal energy. 帰りました。 English : They are natural hot springs. Some of the hot springs look beautiful and make you want to take a dip , but all of them are close to 100 degrees, so you’ll die if you go in. I’ll fill my stomach with Okamotoya’s Jigokumushi Pudding. The warm egg rice was also delicious. I’m heading to Tsuetate Onsen, where I’ll be staying for the night. It’s about an hour’s drive from here. I’m tired from driving long distances and sleeping in the car for several nights, and I’ll decide to stay at an inn to organize my photo data. I’ve arrived at Tsuetate Onsen . I love these kinds of retro hot spring towns. Tsuetate Onsen is a hot spring town with a history of 1800 years and has been popular as a hot spring resort since ancient times. I’ve sweated a lot today, so I’ll head to the hot springs first. After the hot springs, I’ll take a walk around town. I’m staying overnight to save money. So I bought some ramen for dinner. I’m comparing Kagoshima and Kumamoto ramen. Both were delicious, but I prefer Kumamoto because I like strong flavors. I ‘ll organize my data properly and go to bed. Tomorrow, I’ll finally head out in the morning. When I left the inn, the front desk gave me a walking stick pudding. It was really delicious. I’m driving along Milk Road, which has the most comments about recommended spots. Wow, the natural beauty of Aso is truly impressive. The Aso caldera is said to be the largest collapsed caldera in the world, with a circumference of about 120km . The depression you can see on the drone is just a small part of this huge caldera. It’s so out of this world that it’s hard to imagine, so I took a picture . Mount Aso is in the middle, and the caldera surrounds it. I’m riding on the raised outer edge of the caldera. My favorite line is the Venus Line in Nagano Prefecture, but it’s even larger. I’ve come to Daikanbo. There seems to be an observation deck here that offers a panoramic view of the Aso caldera. There seems to be a shop too, so I’ll go and get something to eat. I bought a gomoku bun. It was packed with ingredients and was really delicious. It was so good that I had a second pizza bun. Now that I’ve filled my stomach, I’ll head to the observation deck. It is indeed shaped like a caldera, but it’s so big I can’t see the other side. It ‘s truly the largest in the world. I ‘ll continue down into the depression and head to Aso city. One of the things I wanted to do on this trip was to ride around Mt. Aso on a motorbike, and there happened to be a rental motorbike in Aso city, so I’ll rent one now. The rental motorbikes are at Aso Station and it looks like you can rent motorbikes ranging from 50cc to 125cc. I rented a Kumamon-themed scooter. It’s so cute, I want one ! You can rent it for the incredible price of 600 yen per hour. I’m going to head to Kusasenrigahama Beach on Mount Aso, which is in the center of the caldera, on this Kumamon scooter. The view from Kusasenrigahama is amazing. The temperature down below was 37 degrees, but I think it was below 30 degrees around here. I was so excited that I was yelling, but I don’t know what I was saying. It was cool when I felt the breeze. We arrived at the Kusasenrigahama observation deck. If you get off the scooter, you’ll see that there are horses grazing freely, so I’ll go and take a look. It’s a rare sight, and it was a valuable experience. For lunch, I went to eat Akagyu steak at a restaurant called Yamaichi, which seems to be a famous place. It’s expensive at 2,000 yen a bowl, but it was really delicious. Afterwards, I went to Aso Shrine and strolled around the shopping district. I found some really delicious-looking beef skewers and couldn’t help but buy one. Aso was the best .帰りました。 English: I’m heading to Shiiba Village, one of Japan’s three most remote areas. Shiiba Village is located in Higashi Utsunojo District, Miyazaki Prefecture. To get to Miyazaki from here, I have to cross vast mountains and forests. The nature as far as the eye can see is very beautiful, but it looks like it will be difficult to drive. It’s going to be dark soon. On the way, I found a rare hot spring that was open, so I stopped by. If I miss this, I won’t be able to get a hot spring. There’s nothing more comfortable than a hot spring on a day when you’ve worked up a sweat. I’m heading towards Shiiba Village. The road to the village is pitch black and there are no streetlights, so I was driving while afraid of animals jumping out. Suddenly, the fog became thick in the tunnel along the way, creating a nice atmosphere. I was exhausted and it was difficult to continue driving, so I decided to go to sleep. Shiiba Village is about 20 minutes away, so I’ll get up early tomorrow and go see the village in the early morning. If I sleep in the car, I can fall asleep when I want to. It’s easy to do tonight, but I’ll be careful not to get cold. I’ll make some and eat it. I’m feeling a bit like I’ve had a cold, probably because of the fatigue I’ve been feeling lately, so I’ll treat it with some alcohol. I slept soundly and feel like my cold is a little better. I’m heading straight for Shiiba Village. The clouds are hanging over the mountains, creating a nice atmosphere. A village shrouded in clouds is so fantastical and beautiful. The road to Shiiba Village is narrow and it’s hard to pass other cars . I wanted to know more about the history of Shiiba Village, so I decided to go to the museum. The museum has many exhibits about the history and traditions of Shiiba Village, such as “Kagura”, a prayer to the mountains, and hunting methods. Right next to the museum is the Tsuruoka Mansion, which has been designated as a traditional building, and I was able to take a look inside. Now I’m heading towards Kagoshima Prefecture. The road from Shiiba Village to Kagoshima was really rough, and I had to drive on some ridiculous roads. There were easier roads to drive on, but they were impassable due to landslides. Well, rough roads are a common occurrence in Land Cruisers, so I’ll hurry.帰りましたら、 宮城県の北端から南端まで、東北本 線・陸羽東線を乗り継いで 旅を乗り継いで 旅を乗り継いで 旅を乗り継いで 旅を乗り 継れます。 English: It ‘s only the afternoon, but the altitude is cool and it looks like it will be able to get through the day without using the air conditioner . I was tired, so I went to bed at 7 and woke up at 5. The weather hadn’t improved by the morning, so I decided to give up on seeing Onami Pond today. I decided to come back another day for revenge. It seems like I’ll be walking the hiking course for about 40 minutes, so I’ll do some warm-up exercises and set off. However, as we climbed, clouds began to gather and I was worried about the summit. My bad feeling was right and it looked like we wouldn’t be able to see Onamiike. According to the mountain weather forecast, it was supposed to be sunny in an hour, so I decided to kill time at the rest area. The weather was sunny just like in Japan, so I climbed up to the observation deck. I couldn’t see the blue sky, but I was able to see the mysterious Onamiike. What surprised me was that there was no fence on this observation deck, so it was just a cliff. If I fell, I would be blown to pieces! Now that I was able to see my target, Onamiike, I headed to my next destination. I had originally planned to go to Cape Toi or Miyazaki, but I heard that a typhoon was approaching, so I decided to evacuate to Kagoshima city. Anyway, the mountains are dangerous, so I plan to stay quietly in the city. Now that I’ve arrived in Kagoshima city, I’ll take a walk around the city. I’ll do some things that I can only do in the city, like washing a few days’ worth of laundry at the laundromat, buying supplies, and going to the movies. First, I’ll take care of the laundry that has been piling up for a few days. I’m doing the laundry. I heard there’s a really delicious looking eel restaurant in the shopping street called Haikara Street, so I decided to go and check it out. The restaurant is called Sueyoshi, and it’s apparently a 90-year-old establishment. It smells deliciously of charcoal fire. It’s been a year since I’ve had unaju. After that, I went to see Demon Slayer, which I’ve been wanting to see for a long time. The battle scenes were amazing. It seems the typhoon forecast was wrong, so I picked up my laundry and headed to my next destination. The Kamikaze Museum in Chiran Town, which I had been wanting to see on this trip, was a must-see . The museum vividly displays the names, photos, belongings, and wills of those who committed suicide, each of whom vividly displayed proof of their lives. I would definitely recommend that everyone go and see it for themselves. This made me want to learn more about the wartime period, so I decided to also visit the Atomic Bomb Museums in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Tomorrow I’m finally heading to Nagasaki. Traveling Kyushu is efficient if you make good use of the ferries. Traveling overland from Kagoshima to Nagasaki So it’s a long detour, but if you take the ferry, you can take a shortcut to Nagasaki like this, so I decided to take my car on the ferry to Nagasaki. I’ll spend the night in my car near the port and head to Nagasaki first thing in the morning. I seem to have slept at a roadside station called Dandan. It was so dark last night that I couldn’t really tell where I was, so I’ll head to the port for now. I’ll explain the route to Nagasaki. First, I’ll take the manager’s ferry and land in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Once I’ve landed, I’ll head north through Amakusa City and head to the Shimatetsu Ferry Port, which connects Amakusa City and Nagasaki Prefecture. I ‘ll then take my car on the ferry and land in Nagasaki Prefecture. This route is treated as a national highway, so it shows up on Google Maps. I’ll take the ferry twice, but both trips are about 30 minutes long. They depart quite frequently and you don’t need a reservation, so it’s easy to use. Ferries are exciting no matter how old you are. We’ve arrived in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. We’ll continue north and head for the next ferry terminal. Thanks to the typhoon having passed, the weather looks good for a while from here on out. The road along the coast is pleasant. Before we knew it, we’d landed in Nagasaki Prefecture. There’s so much I want to do, so we’ll head for Nagasaki City first. On the way, we spotted a sunflower field. The sunflowers swaying in the wind looked like they were dancing. They were so cute. We’ve arrived in Nagasaki City. I’ve always wanted to see the view from the hills of Nagasaki. It ‘s beautiful, isn’t it? As someone with a fetish for narrow backstreets, it’s irresistible. It’s a view. I also saw the Sakamoto Ryoma statue. Apparently, Nagasaki Bay was overlooked from here in those days. I was hungry, so I came for sushi. Nagasaki sushi is the best. I stayed at a business hotel to organize my huge amount of data (1 terabyte). Tomorrow, I’m going to Gunkanjima, which I was looking forward to the most on my Kyushu trip. I’ll be getting to Gunkanjima by ferry from Nagasaki Port, so I headed for Nagasaki Port first. You can only get to Gunkanjima on a tour, so I applied at the last minute to a random tour company. I was excited to board the ferry. There is a condition for landing on Gunkanjima: the wave height at the pier must be less than 50 cm.乗りました。 English: Landing is only possible when the wind speed is below 5 meters per second. They don’t decide whether or not to land until they actually reach Gunkanjima, so sometimes they have to return without being able to land. It can be quite nerve-wracking! After about 30 minutes of rocking on the boat, Gunkanjima came into view. Now that they say it, it really is shaped like a battleship. Gunkanjima was inhabited from 1890, when coal mining began, until 1974. The coal mined here is high-quality anthracite, and the amount mined was apparently the largest in Japan. During the coal mining’s most prosperous period, around 1950-1960, the population was about 5,000, and the population density was 17 times that of Tokyo at the time. Of course, this population density was the highest in the world. The residents lived in the state-of-the-art reinforced concrete apartment buildings shown here at the time, and the island also had an elementary and junior high school, hospital, cinema, and entertainment facilities. The island was completely deserted and abandoned for 50 years, and as you can see, it has been collapsing due to the effects of typhoons and sea breezes. There are almost no windows or walls left, and it’s only a matter of time before it completely collapses. Finally, the announcement was made as to whether or not landing would be possible . When the announcement was made that it was OK to go ashore, there was a thunderstorm of applause . My stomach was in knots ! Finally, we set foot on land. The temperature was 38 degrees, and there was almost no shade, so we had to be careful of heatstroke. We were able to see the collapsed buildings up close. The roof of the building in the photo has recently begun to collapse, and it seems it could collapse at any time. The impact of typhoons and sea breezes is serious. The islanders at the time were very affluent, apparently earning more than four times the salary of a new graduate. They paid rent, but heating bills were practically free, so they seemed to live quite comfortably. While color televisions, considered one of the three sacred treasures at the time, only had a 10% penetration rate in average households, on Gunkanjima it was 100%. However, as energy demand shifted from coal to oil, the mines were closed in 1974, leaving the island uninhabited. Now, to protect Gunkanjima as a valuable cultural asset, inspections are carried out annually, and repairs are made to areas at high risk of collapse. Our guide repeatedly said, “You should think of this as the last time you’ll see Gunkanjima in this state.” I now understand what they mean when they say, ” You never know if something will collapse by the time you come back.” I’m so glad I was able to safely land on Gunkanjima, my destination. I’m sweating and hungry, so I’m off to eat the champon I’ve been looking forward to. I heard that 80% of Nagasaki City is sloped, and even driving is difficult because there are so many slopes. Thanks to the slopes, you can see some beautiful scenery, but I imagine it must be difficult for the people who actually live there. I came to a restaurant called Jun to eat champon. It’s a small, family-run restaurant where local regulars gather. I ate with locals, and the atmosphere was nice and comfortable. The champon here was the MVP of this trip; it was really delicious. After going to Gunkanjima, I wanted to know more about coal mines, so I looked up nearby coal mines on Google Maps, and I came across an island called Ikeshima , which really caught my eye, so I decided to go and check it out. It seems like it’s about a 30-minute ferry ride away, so I’ll head there today. I came here without much prior information, but it seems that Ikeshima was once a large coal mining town, with as many as 7,700 people living there at its peak. The current population is said to be around 100. While there were some inhabited houses relatively close to the pier , going further into the island, there were rows of apartment buildings and ruins that were returning to nature. The coal mine here closed in 2001, and it was Kyushu’s last coal mining island. You can land on Ikeshima by car and explore every corner, so it’s recommended for those who want to see the remains of a coal mining town different from Gunkanjima. I had a chance to talk to a local resident, who told me, “Be careful, because wild boars swim in from the nearest island and cause damage.” Be careful if you’re going ashore on foot. My next destination is Kaijin Shrine in Omura Bay, Nagasaki Prefecture. Kaijin Shrine is opened when the tide goes out in Omura Bay.帰りました。 English: It’s a romantic shrine that you can’t visit unless you go, so I’m going to check the tide in Omura Bay. It’s high tide. A neighbor told me that if I come back in 6 hours it will be low tide, so I’ll wait until then. The shrine is in that area, but when the tide goes out you’ll be able to walk along the wall, so I’ll hurry to the shrine at that timing. There was a paradise-like place called Corgi Cafe nearby, so I decided to kill 6 hours there. The food was also very delicious. As the sun went down, the tide seemed to go out quite a bit. You can see the difference by comparing it with the photo at high tide. I’m walking to Kaijin Shrine while it’s low tide. From here I can see the torii gate, my destination. It seems it’s about a 20-minute walk. The water was so cold and refreshing that I waded into the water. In the end, the tides didn’t matter. I’m glad I got to know this wonderful shrine. I’ve been bathing in salt water so much that it’s slimy, so I’m going to take a dip in the hot spring. I decided to go to Batten no Yu. It’s called Batten no Yu. I don’t have the energy to cook in the car, so I’ll just do the drive-through tonight. Today, I’m heading to Obae Lighthouse in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, to see the best sunrise tomorrow. I’ve arrived at my accommodation for the night. Anyway, I’m looking forward to the view in the morning. The outside temperature is a whopping 30 degrees. It’s a full-fledged tropical night. The final destination of this trip is Obae Lighthouse. From tomorrow onwards, I’ll be going on another Kyushu trip. I’ll be visiting places I missed and places I want to go again. I got up at 5am, hoping for a beautiful sunrise. The manager saw the license plate number of my Land Cruiser and said to me from afar, “Good job!” This trip was also the best, and I made many lifelong memories. Thanks to all of you who always watch, I’ve been able to have such a valuable experience while I’m young. Thank you so much. I’ll continue traveling to various places all over Japan, so please watch again. Thank you for watching until the end. See you next time !

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