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Tetsu & Reid
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Hello! We are Tetsu and Reid, a Japanese and American couple living in Japan with a goal to travel around the country, van style!
We chose this path after being separated for three years due to boarder closures. We want to make up for our lost time together.
This is our experience buying a used van in Japan that we are converting into a livable space for our trip. We will show the process of creating our micro home and the travel that follows next!
初めまして！Tetsu & Reid です。日本とアメリカの国際カップルで日本で車中泊をしながら旅をしています！
なぜこの道を選んだかというと、新型コロナウイルスの発生により、2年半ほど遠距離でお互いの国にも入国できなく会えない状況が続き、貴重な2年半を大切な人と過ごすことができませんでした。
2022年に結婚し、やっと配偶者として一緒にいれることになり、2年半の時間を取り戻そうと、2人で日本一周することに決めました！中古車の軽バンを購入し、素人ながらDIYをして、この車で旅をできるようになりました！車のDIYの様子や、旅の様子を一緒に楽しんでいただけたら嬉しいです！ゆるーく応援していただけると幸いです！よろしくお願い致します！
Instagram: tetsuandreid
We chose this path after being separated for three years due to boarder closures. We want to make up for our lost time together.
This is our experience buying a used van in Japan that we are converting into a livable space for our trip. We will show the process of creating our micro home and the travel that follows next!
初めまして！Tetsu & Reid です。日本とアメリカの国際カップルで日本で車中泊をしながら旅をしています！
なぜこの道を選んだかというと、新型コロナウイルスの発生により、2年半ほど遠距離でお互いの国にも入国できなく会えない状況が続き、貴重な2年半を大切な人と過ごすことができませんでした。
2022年に結婚し、やっと配偶者として一緒にいれることになり、2年半の時間を取り戻そうと、2人で日本一周することに決めました！中古車の軽バンを購入し、素人ながらDIYをして、この車で旅をできるようになりました！車のDIYの様子や、旅の様子を一緒に楽しんでいただけたら嬉しいです！ゆるーく応援していただけると幸いです！よろしくお願い致します！
Instagram: tetsuandreid
[Tashirojima, Miyagi] Japan's Cat Island! Over 150 cats! 150匹の猫が住む島田代島に行ってきた！
Tashirojima! One of Japan's cat islands. Off the coast of Miyagi prefecture is a tiny island with no more than 50 residents. The cat population here is around 150! Originally cats where brought in to help with pests for this tiny fishing island. As time goes on there are less and less people living here but the cat population is growing. While it seems like a cat paradise, in reality the cats are needing more help as the human population declines. Volunteer vets come once a month to check on that cats condition but many cats avoid the help. There needs to be more cat population control and care. We think the amount of tourists is promising to create a better future for the cats and we hope the island can utilize this in creating a real cat paradise.
While this island is a big spot now for tourists there is not very much information on the place. We missed some major rules in our naivety to the island. So let us tell you if you plan to come to the island! No feeding the cats! but you can donate cat food near the shrine at the top of the island. No catnip! Every cat reacts differently and it's best to avoid this. No toys! Unfortunately you cannot play with the cats... which was news to us! We brought a cat toy and played with them for almost an hour before discovering a sign with this rule. Toys can be ingested by accident without proper supervision. (Luckily I knew this already with my own cats and was very watchful when playing) We hope the island can make their own approved toy for purchase so the cats can have more stimulation and play time while making a small profit to help with their care. lastly no filming in the road. We took this rule as be aware of your surroundings and don't block oncoming cars with your filming. However you may never even have a car coming your way. regardless be mindful!
To arrive to Tashirojima you can get on the boat at two ports in Miyagi.
Ajishima line chuou port is a 15 minute walk from the train station (Ishinomori Station) or if you have a car you can park at Kadonowaki and have a slightly shorter ride. This is the port we got on! At the moment it's ￥2500 for a roundtrip ticket.
There are two ports at Tashirojima. Odomari and Nitoda. The day we arrived the first port Odomari was skipped and the ferry went straight to Nitoda. So please take care on the return boats. There are limited return boats and you should probably use the main port, Nitoda.
You can support the cats by donating food or buying some souvenirs at the top of the island!
Hello! We are Tetsu & Reid, a Japanese and American couple living in Japan with a goal to travel around the country, van style! This is our experience buying a used van in Japan that we are converting into a livable space for our trip. We will show the process of making the van and the travel that follows next. Excited to show this journey!
いつもありがとうございます！Tetsu & Reidです！日本とアメリカの国際夫婦で軽バンの中で生活し、日本を旅しています！軽バンのDIYから、日本での旅の様子まで、一緒に楽しんでいただけたら幸いです！よろしくお願い致します！
While this island is a big spot now for tourists there is not very much information on the place. We missed some major rules in our naivety to the island. So let us tell you if you plan to come to the island! No feeding the cats! but you can donate cat food near the shrine at the top of the island. No catnip! Every cat reacts differently and it's best to avoid this. No toys! Unfortunately you cannot play with the cats... which was news to us! We brought a cat toy and played with them for almost an hour before discovering a sign with this rule. Toys can be ingested by accident without proper supervision. (Luckily I knew this already with my own cats and was very watchful when playing) We hope the island can make their own approved toy for purchase so the cats can have more stimulation and play time while making a small profit to help with their care. lastly no filming in the road. We took this rule as be aware of your surroundings and don't block oncoming cars with your filming. However you may never even have a car coming your way. regardless be mindful!
To arrive to Tashirojima you can get on the boat at two ports in Miyagi.
Ajishima line chuou port is a 15 minute walk from the train station (Ishinomori Station) or if you have a car you can park at Kadonowaki and have a slightly shorter ride. This is the port we got on! At the moment it's ￥2500 for a roundtrip ticket.
There are two ports at Tashirojima. Odomari and Nitoda. The day we arrived the first port Odomari was skipped and the ferry went straight to Nitoda. So please take care on the return boats. There are limited return boats and you should probably use the main port, Nitoda.
You can support the cats by donating food or buying some souvenirs at the top of the island!
Hello! We are Tetsu & Reid, a Japanese and American couple living in Japan with a goal to travel around the country, van style! This is our experience buying a used van in Japan that we are converting into a livable space for our trip. We will show the process of making the van and the travel that follows next. Excited to show this journey!
いつもありがとうございます！Tetsu & Reidです！日本とアメリカの国際夫婦で軽バンの中で生活し、日本を旅しています！軽バンのDIYから、日本での旅の様子まで、一緒に楽しんでいただけたら幸いです！よろしくお願い致します！
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いいね……18歳まで岐阜県民でしたので懐かしいです
コメントありがとうございます！岐阜大好きな場所になりました！高山の方には今回行けなかったので、いつか行ってみたいです！
It looks like a very interesting place to go, but sad as well that some of the cats are poorly
Too many times I wanted to take a cat I met home! I hope this place can improve in the future. I heard the other cat island is like this as well
@TetsuReid Lucky you didn't have the van, it would have been full of cats. I guess with depopulation it is hard to care for so many cats, especially if they keep having kittens
@@nataliepriddle9909 Yes we noticed some of the cats had been fixed (chipped ears) I feel someone needs to be in charge in tracking this to help. But maybe someone is in charge and working on it! We have no idea how things are run on the island. and yes I named every cat that I met!
@TetsuReid I hope they can make some positive changes so all the cats can be well. Haha, got to name a cat if you see one!
Thank you for this video Reid and Testu, and for explaining about the rules. I love cats, and animals in general, and sometimes I dont know what is actually good for them or not. I want to stop them from being hungry, and if they like playing, they should play. But on the other hand, I also dont want to do anything that will hurt the animals or go against nature. I think that in Japan, a lot of people love animals, but they do things that are not good for animals - like animal cafes (especially when wild animals are concerned) and places like the fox village, where you can pet wild animals like foxes. They dont do it with a bad intention, quite the opposite. But it is harmful to the animals and not natural. In places like the different cat islands, it would be tempting to feed the animals (and again: its well meant), but it shouldnt be done, for different reasons. When playing is involved, with animals like cats, who need stimulation, its a bit different though. .
All that is of course just my opinion. I find it amazing (in a very good way), how most people in Japan respect rules. We could learn so much from Japan in that matter. And please stop appologising Tetsu, you did nothing bad out of intention.
Thank you for this comment! These are all things I’ve thought of too. I’ve stood stunned in front of an owl cafe and shocked at a monkey staring back at me in a pet store. I know there’s no intended harm and it’s a lack of knowledge but as an animal person it’s hard to see! I hope the island can do more for the cats, I think there is a big chance with the amount of tourists to create a better environment for them. I can imagine a local vet, indoor housing, a supervised play area! There’s a lot that can be done here! Thanks for the comment again!
Izu Oshima Island looks really beautiful, untouristy and very special. We dont drive, so have to rely on public transport. Is it possible to visit most of the places you visited by bus (and sometimes a taxi) ? Or would you not bother to go there if your able to rent a car ? Thanks a lot for your answer.
@@swissfoodie3542 Oshima is a very unique spot in Japan! But due to the low population (even with tourists), it’s an area that’s best traveled with a car. Busses are limited in frequency and in location. For example the mountain top dessert is only accessible via car. It’s possible to bike around but only really feasible to do so in the more urban areas. Personally for me (Reid) this is one spot where I would rent a car! Thanks for the comment!
@@TetsuReid Thank you Reid for your answer, much appreciated. As we both dont drive, I think it will be best to not visit Oshima. Because if we are totally limited, its not worth going.
@ I think Oshima is a rare spot in Japan where you need a car! But luckily the majority of Japan you can get by without!
My dad also loved trains, so I totally understand your special connection Reid. A really cute video, thank you for it. So cute, and also nice souvenirs.
@@swissfoodie3542 being in a country full of trains makes me think of him a lot. I have a lot of appreciation for trains! Make sure to check the cat train master’s working days before you go! It’s up on their adorable Instagram
Thank you for this nice video, I really enjoyed watching it and so I just subscribed to your channel. We will be traveling around Tohoku in March and plan to visit Ouchijuku. And I also like cats a lot, so I will definitely check out the video about the station with a cat train master.
@@swissfoodie3542 Tohoku has some really incredible sakura, we hope you get to see it! And thanks so much! We really appreciate everyone here! If you see the cat train master let her know we say hi ☺️
Thank you
Thanks for your comment!
鯉は外来種と知ってました？
そうなんですか！知らなかったです！教えていただきありがとうございます！
10/10 zombie impression!!! Thanks for taking us along on your sakura journey, so beautiful
@@nataliepriddle9909 thank you for following along! We really appreciate you! And thanks I (Reid) took a zombie ethics class in high school 😂
@@TetsuReid Haha, I didn't know that was on the US curriculum 🤣 it wasn't an option in my UK school
芦ノ牧温泉駅のねこ駅長さくらちゃん🌸の出勤日は毎週火、木、土日です♪ さくら🌸ちゃんが黄色いベンチでお見送りする時間は朝９時25分発の列車になります(2024年10月現在) みにゃさま、行く時の参考にしてくださいにゃ🐱
コメント、貴重な情報ありがとうございます！さくらちゃんとても可愛くて、職員の皆さんもとてもいい方達だったので、また行きたい場所ですー！牛乳屋食堂もまた行ってたらふく食べたいです！笑
Great video 😊 one of my cats watched with me haha
@@nataliepriddle9909 we’re so glad your kitty was interested! My cats definitely aren’t 😭
Beautiful ❤
Thank you!!
Wonderful 👍
@@naturescenerychannel thank you!!
It seems so hard to eat with a straight negi!
@@nataliepriddle9909 it’s a fun experience! It either slows you down or makes your frustrated so you give up and use chopsticks 😂
@@TetsuReid Haha, I'm glad the chopsticks were available! Excited to see the next video with the cat station master
@@nataliepriddle9909 thank you!
If i come on beginning of November would i see Sakura?
The earliest sakura blooms in February in Shizuoka! The latest would be in the Tohoku area around May. So unfortunately no Sakura in November!
That is the most beautiful sakura spot, can't believe I'd never heard of it before! I visited the castle in autumn but it is more beautiful with sakura!
@@nataliepriddle9909 we really recommend it! And we’d love to see the castle in autumn as well!
👍👍👍
@@wars1005k thanks!
Such a beautiful park, you guys saw so many great sakura places in Tohoku!
@@nataliepriddle9909 I’m thinking van life is the best way to enjoy the sakura in Japan! 😂
@@TetsuReid For sure!
Dudes that sucks so much.We've been on the other side of things and had to pay THOUSANDS of dollars to repair way tinier scratches than what was left on your van. I can't believe they didn't take responsibility for their actions 😠
@@RoyandAimee thank you! Having some validation makes us feel better 😭 At least a sincere apology would have been nice! So now we joke to each other sometimes and say “ja sumimasen.”
What month did you go?
We went on November 21st!!
@@TetsuReid No wonder it was cold. Thank you!
@@johndavidco8501 Yeah it was so cold lol You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
That is the most beautiful tree ever!!!
@@nataliepriddle9909 We hope you can see it one day!
Your videos are just so good!! They are so very INTERESTING and calm!!! Keep it up guys
@@SalaheerNazaar thank you so much we really appreciate the kind comment!
i wonder if swimming is allowed on the area?
We think you can wade some part but parts of Nishizawa is deep and dangerous!!
A beautiful video as always. The big white flower is a magnolia
@@nataliepriddle9909 wa seriously? I’ve never seen a magnolia like that before! I have a big magnolia tree in my yard in the states so I had a feeling it was like that? How cool!
@TetsuReid happy to put my tree knowledge to good use haha. There are a lot of varieties of magnolia, even some evergreen ones. Fun fact, they're so old they're pollinated by beetles not flying insects!
@@nataliepriddle9909 I didn’t know there were different types! The one at my home is an evergreen and I was told these trees are as old as the dinosaurs 😂
@@TetsuReid They are definitely old. That's so interesting, non-evergreen are more popular in the UK
So snowy still in April!!!
@@nataliepriddle9909 We were pretty surprised!
Wow so beautiful, I love Fukushima, hope I can visit in spring one day to see that tree!
@@nataliepriddle9909 it’s a great hidden spot!
本当にわかりやすくて感動しました！ さくら綺麗すぎておちっこちびりました！
ありがとう😂
Hermit crabs are so cute ❤
Yes, they were! But Reid was a little scared lol
Eh that is so rude, I can't believe they hit you and tried to run away. I'm glad the damage wasnt too bad
That was crazy... All we wanted was an apology..
I enjoy seeing your different shots at the end!
Thanks 😂 we really struggled with our vision!
very pro , talk to you soon! 🖖
Definitely a 10/10 place! I hope Reid can swim there this summer
When can Reid finally swim! lol
I woke up and hoped to see your content. So glad you uploaded. I will enjoy watching as I still wake up!
Aw thank you so much!! We are glad you enjoy it! ☺️
So many beautiful places, the water colour is always stunning. That tiny moss was sooo cute
Tiny moss was gone when we came back! Somebody bought it!
@@TetsuReid Nooo :(
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Beautiful place, love that you snacks for the cats haha
I (Reid) maybeeee keep cat treats in the van at all times 😂
@TetsuReid Haha that is an excellent plan!!!
Such a beautiful place!!!
Thank you!! We loved it!
Do you paid for the stamps?
Yes, they are usually ￥500 but some smaller temples have them for ￥300 or special double paged ones for ￥1000! You can also collect regular stamps for free at train stations and michi-no-ekis!
Very useful for anyone considering van life! You should include the total cost it took to build your van as well, as I’m sure that was a major upfront expense.
Thank you! It was a lot for sure! Not only money but time too.
This is on my list , could you tell me what date you go there?
We went on October 26, 27th! Apparently, you can see the view with Cherry Blossom in April too! Thanks for your comment!
Amazing Fuji time-lapse ❤ really interesting to hear about costs as well
Tetsu filmed and Reid was sleeping! I'm glad that you noticed the view!
@@TetsuReid Fuji is my favourite! I hope you can continue your van life journey
@@nataliepriddle9909 Thank you!! We hope so too!! haha
お疲れ様でした。 初めての所への旅をしながらの、配信、編集大変だったと思います。 次回の旅は、リアルタイムで見たいですね。 お身体に気をつけて、頑張ってください。
いつもありがとうございます！リアルタイム配信頑張ります！
あったかくなってきましたね！いつ見ても幸せそうなふたり❤
やっとですね！楽しくやっています！😊
I hope Reid gets to swim soon! The water around Nagano is so clear and blue!!!
Thank you! I hope so too 😂 I see I have a pattern of saying “can I swim in it?” Everywhere we go!
@@TetsuReid Haha, you do seem very keen on swimming, but with water so beautiful I don't blame you!
hi, where i could get those bus ticket to jomujyi?
Hi there! You don’t need a ticket! You can pay with cash when you exit the bus, or use an IC card such as Suica or Passmo. At the moment you can only get these IC cards on your phone, or one available for tourists at the airport. But cash is totally fine too!
This place was already on my list for this summer and now I am excited after seeing how lovely it looks
We loved it a lot! I wanted to swim in it so badly, let us know if you see people swimming when you go 😂
@@TetsuReid We are going mid-August so it is going to be hot haha. Will report back if we see any swimmers, or if we take a dip! Thanks as always for your videos
@@nataliepriddle9909 definitely going to be hot! Have a great trip and stay cool!!
So beautiful! I can see why you want to live there haha. I hope you get new shoes soon 😂
Wherever there’s trees there is Reid! Thanks for watching and supporting !
I saw another channel that does "living in a van, driving in Japan" kind of videos. I like you guys more because we get an American and a Japanese perspective - best of both! Also you guys are very cute! Love the videos! Have a great time traveling!
Aw thank you! I never thought about it that way! Thank you for following along our journey! It keeps us motivated
Such a beautiful light up, shame it is the last time
Yeah...It's too bad that it's over! We were super lucky that we could go!!
I loved this video! The part about trying different camera angles was very insightful. It was nice to see the interesting food cooking method at the restaurant. All those trees at the onsen were beautiful! Your vlogs make me want to travel around Japan but I want to learn more Japanese before going.
Thank you for watching! We try to try each unique food an area has. Japan has a lot of English signs and menus so it’s easy to get around with limited Japanese. Good luck on your studies! Learning languages is tough work.