*This whole village was just up and abandoned... But Why?? ----->* ua-cam.com/video/BDPT6q_4OHY/v-deo.html Sorry about that weird glitch in the middle!! So what did you think? I still wonder why that one statue in particular draws so much attention... The Whole Series is Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLtflILeTBlX_9B9Km05whmfx9JjOWqeJy.html or Check out Japan's Haunted Tunnels!! ua-cam.com/video/ta_RQX6ybp0/v-deo.html
This certainly is an unusual place. I was surprised that there is a grounds keeper. It would be a great place for a creepy movie too. The builder must have been sentimental about the people he knew to include them too. I really like this new adventure you are on. Thanks for the ideas for this season. 👍🏻🤔
I like that about Japan. Sometimes we look at something and we think “oh wow, this must have a deep spiritual meaning!” Then you talk to someone like that woman you met and she says “it doesn’t really have any point.” hahaha
@@_blank-_ Even if its like that it can still give an insight into the societal structure and how were the lives of people in those times. For example street art, which you can see on walls may seem pointless and even illegal. But when you look them from a larger view you realise that these arts aren't completely pointless. These point at a society where social and economic disparities still exist. A society where every individual does not have equal opportunities. Where people are frustrated, angry, rebellious. I am not trying to be a d*ck...but just putting my own view out there.
You'd see a path behind those trees which leads to the place with old buildings with unattended food that you'll certainly eat then you'll transform into a pig overtime
that's literally what I was thinking haha, like as they keep on looking around they eventually come across a statue that appears just liker her with a cheeky grin haha "until we cross paths again..." 4:35
When she said that it gave me chills for some reason! You meet people like this at random and most likely will never see them again. But when she said it I was like DAMN, BRO.. straight to my heart haha She didn't assume they won't meet again, she just left it to the destiny. Sheeesh....
It's actually sort of inspiring that "there's no real point to them". The guy felt like doing it, so he did. That's all there was to it. That can remind us all to pursue our passions and dreams. Whatever they are, just give it a try.
You still have to be rich to do something like this. The statues and the cost of land to build it in, not to mention the maintenance fees. He was building a monument for himself.
Love how season 3 is showing stuff that people normally would not see. During the the day those statues seem so interesting, but at night I am sure it would be terrifying!
@@TokyoLens Can't blame you for choosing sleep haha. Video was still great and you would have missed out on the interviews so traded one thing for another. Looking forward to the next episode!
I love how the atmosphere changed the moment the sun was shining! The area looked a bit creepy with a slightly dark tone to it. Suddenly in the light, it feels more uplifting. More peaceful.
you can really feel the love of the person who initiated those statues. It's like he wanted to make sure to meet again, build an energy place or mark the place so everyone knows where to come back to ☺
A person got his friends and acquaintances made into statues. All the people he remembered and I think that is very touching that there is a reminder of them existing.
“Until our path cross again.” There’s something on what she said. She was able ti explain things and what happened to the place. I can feel something on her.
I just wanted to say that you're one of the few channels that show "my Japan": the feelings, the people, the ambience, the music... it's all what I experience when I travel. Tokyo is great, but it's places like this that make me keep going back to Japan. I love your videos!
At first it seems creepy, but when you learn that one man wanted to honor and somewhat immortalize everyone who he was close to it becomes both sad and kind of heartwarming. Thanks for sharing, Norm!
It’s so creepy it reminds me of a documentary I watched few years ago about Volcanoes and how people became like statues covered in magma it’s just giving me the chills haha
@@zunigae210 the Pompeii ‘statues’ were created by archaeologists by pouring a plaster-mixture (or something like that) into the hollow space that the bodies left in the thick layers of compressed ashes once their bodies broke down. So it was not people being turned into statues by the magma.
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in regards to sculpture. A massive collection of statues, based on real people who sent their photos in to the sculpture. It's a really cool story. It might seem like a spooky place to some, especially if you're the kind of person who gets freaked out dolls, which is understandable, but I think this is incredible. It looks like a very serene and almost holy place.
This place would make a really good anime. Ok im imagining: at night while theres no people around, the souls in the statues would go and just hang out, you know? Be like ordinary people and go on in their daily (or should i say nightly) lives. And that woman is like, their caretaker(?) and goes on her daily walks to check up on them and protect them. Edit: or maybe they become humans at night and the woman would do something like, touch the box thing that theyre sitting on or something else to alert them when people are passing by or if the sun’s gonna rise
That place was really cool. So great you got to talk to a few folks there. I think it's the smile on the statue of the girl that makes it stand out. Even her eyes are smiling! Thanks for another awesome video. Safe travels my friend!
Didn’t know about this channel before and now I’m hooked! The production value on the last two videos is amazing, and the music choices and shots are beautiful. It’s been a while since I’ve found this kind of good Japan content on youtube. I can’t wait to see the rest of the episodes!
This is one of my favorites! I cant even imagine what it's like in person but the magnitude on video is still so breathtaking! What a magical man to of not just thought of this but to bring it to reality and stay dedicated to it.
This is my favorite kind of this to do. Drive places and find weird stuff or just stumbling upon things. I've been working a lot and haven't had time to have any adventures of my own, so thank you for sharing yours so I can live vicariously through you! I miss Japan so much, and I was only in Tokyo for 10 days. I know I barely even scratched the surface. Your videos always prove that. One day I will make my way back, and hopefully be able to stay for a longer period of time so I can truly submerse myself in Japan, the culture, and all the little treasures Japan holds.
Absolutely loving the way your going about this season showing the side of japan not all people know about and talking with locals and having them share their stories and opinions its just amazing how far you have come! xxxxxx
I think Victor's choice of topics is starting to creep me out. lol. Beautifully shot and sound-tracked and the added bonus of hearing the history from the locals really helped. Can't wait for more.
Wow, just, wow!! This was a top quality video! Not only the content but the filming and quality of the camera and the shots were awesome!!! Great work!
Started watching some of your older videos now, you truly have some amazing content Norm! You are a great asset to Japan🇯🇵 Greetings from your Aruban 🇦🇼🏝☀️friend!
imagine some archaeologists of the future find this place and come up with some odd explanation for it, LMAO but really some guy just wanted to build it randomly so he did
These types of spooky videos are exactly what I'm about. That's so thoughtful of that man to make statues of all the people in his life important to him! You two have the right personalities to go into haunted places at night and freak out lol just saying. I'd watch that tons of times over. And as always I'm very impressed with your drone work at the end of the vid! I'm guessing you were in the car as it was filming? Haha
Oh wow, thanks Norm! This one was great!! (Much less creepy than the train station). I'm thinking that maybe that particular statue draws so much attention because it's one that has the stone that looks newer? (It looked a lot whiter than the rest nearby). You and Viktor must have gotten so many great photographs. (400 like the station? lol) I absolutely LOVED that you ran into that older woman and the groundskeeper--definitely a treasured memory I'm sure. Like I mentioned in ep. one, love the new intro. Thank you for all you do! Hope you and Viktor (and whomever else joins the adventure have an amazing time!) -Diane
I just stumbling across your channel and I am hooked! You earned yourself a new sub 🙌👍 Love how you find eery/unique sights in Japan, but you don’t sensationalize or over-exaggerate them the way some vloggers do. Love the ambience of your videos. Great quality and gorgeous videos.
I don’t understand why you don’t have more views, man! I love the places I get to see with you that I otherwise never would have found! And that you do background research about the places as well, covering sayings, myths and history. Thank you :)
So cool, and it was great for the locals to give you two so much information! I'd love to come back to Japan, see some of the smaller towns, and discover hidden gems like the statues. Thanks for bringing us all along on the adventure!
lighting really matters in this place though, when it is a little darker and misty, it’s damn creepy, but with the sun shining all the statues look so beautiful
Treating myself to a Tokyo Lens video☺️ Love where season 3 is going already!... Keep it up!✨ Loved the lady!! You’re lucky you crossed paths! Oh, and nice choice of music by the way!
I really like season three a lot so far! I hope that Victor puts up more on his channel soon. In my opinion that one statue stands out because she is smiling and seems happy. We could see someone dressed like her walking around today and it wouldn't seem too out of place.
these vids, a great series...wondering if the founder of this place felt compelled to leave something tangible of himself and his life? fear of being forgotten? normally statues are erected on behalf of someone, not oneself...would be interesting to hear more from residents in the area about it...tfs
So the creepiness continues for Season 3. I know you say that it's so early in the morning, but it feels like sunset. Like that haunting time during dusk when the light is fading and the statues are waking up. I continue my binge with an increasing heart rate...
I’m really enjoying these adventure videos! This place seems to be equal parts creepy and beautiful! This would definitely be a place I’d love to photograph if I was in Japan. Keep the awesome videos coming! Can’t wait for the next one!
That's some amazing work on those statues, I can't wait to see all of this stuff myself. Another awesome video Norm, looking forward to more and love this kind of rare and unexplored stuff.
loving the new content and seeing new places no ones really covered! also i just finished the climbing mt Fuji podcast and the audio quality is g o o d no stress 🕺
That is one of the weirdest and creepiest things I ever saw, but also fascinating....looking forward to going there....thanks for making us aware of this amazing place!
It's been a while since I've been able to watch your videos almost immediately after they come out! Great video, though I find it more interesting than creepy... Mind you, at midnight in a storm, lightning cracking and seeing this as you wander, that would be creepy as hell lol Can't wait for episode 3! You're spoiling us with how fast these have come out thus far.
What a quirky gentleman to have all those statues commissioned. I think the area would look creepiest at dusk (& all the black crows are out!). Thanks for sharing - nice camera work too Norm :)
Norm, you are possibly producing your best work yet! Not that takes much....but you really are making me hitchy to come back to Japan as soon as possible! But I need to get some language down first. First time I was lucky to travel with a Japanese friend, I might not be always that lucky....plus Japanese sounds just so nice to me! :) Keep them coming!
i’m glad you guys (and us by proxy) could find out more about the statues thanks to you stukbling over the old lady and the grounds keeper. this was very interesting; what a beautiful and unique location with a very fascinating background
Wow the Japanese countryside villagers are making different museums to show their own stories in their own way. It just shows how the villagers love their own villages and closely integrated that they made effort to bother themselves to deco the village.
This weird creepyness that Japan has, with seemingly no meaning is so interesting. Would for sure love to see a whole series about it all over the country
This place gives me much joy, even as an armchair traveller :-) I would love to see it in person, but it's very doubtful so I very much appreciate your video and getting to hear the background.
so 1 year later i got this recommended.. i was wondering it would be nice if someone can like do some statue restoration and add like some extra protection coating on it so it will last long and make the place nicer.
This came just in time. Just watched your creepy station video that was this perfect mix of relaxing and eerieness with great music selection. Really enjoying you exploring all these places.
Imagine: A bolt of lightning strikes the village in the darkest of midnight, and the statues begin to crack. Swelling discordant strings in the score, as the statue of the man in the suit begins to morph, and his arm extends. Another statue of a man has a robe that is flowing slightly, despite being made of stone. The statue of a woman in civilian clothes’ face turns sour and angry, while the statue of a Buddhist monk opens his eyes. All of the statues eyes seem to be nothing but darkest black, but all of a sudden, they glow dimly. You are walking in the middle of the village, and you shine a flashlight so no stone enemy will move. They all hiss as the flashlight’s rays hit them, but one statue is not affected. The monk. He begins to float up, crosslegged. His face turns mad. He opens his mouth as the words come out in a dry voice, rough from misuse. “Friends...Attack.” The statues begin to stand up and charge at you. They knock your flashlight to the ground and break it. What if they did the same to your spine? They seem incredibly strong. They position you so you are sitting on an empty stone block. The monk begins to bite your neck. You howl in pain until...you can’t move. As the sun goes up and the statues return to their seats, Your skin turns grey and crackling. You can’t feel anything. You’re trapped in an endless torment of stiffness. But there’s a plus side. Every night since then, you come to life, and every time there’s a civilian foolish enough to walk down the road at midnight, you join their haunting jamboree... (is it obvious that I’m a writer?)
Japan is so serious, you’d think this has a deeper meaning, and then you meet this lady, and she says it doesn’t have a point and laugh hysterically. Lol Japanese people are awesome.
*This whole village was just up and abandoned... But Why?? ----->* ua-cam.com/video/BDPT6q_4OHY/v-deo.html
Sorry about that weird glitch in the middle!! So what did you think? I still wonder why that one statue in particular draws so much attention...
The Whole Series is Here: ua-cam.com/play/PLtflILeTBlX_9B9Km05whmfx9JjOWqeJy.html or
Check out Japan's Haunted Tunnels!! ua-cam.com/video/ta_RQX6ybp0/v-deo.html
She almost glows, must be the stone colour, sun and just her smile helping her to stand out.
I have never seen anything like this, the person who scopes these are very talented to get them to look so life like.
🤗😍💙💙👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎎🍲
Not that creepy in the sun ... But imagine what it would be like in moonlight ...
The real question is do they move when you blink?😜
I also couldn't help looking at that one. Her smile is what got my attention. Most were serious, but she was so cheerful.
This certainly is an unusual place. I was surprised that there is a grounds keeper. It would be a great place for a creepy movie too. The builder must have been sentimental about the people he knew to include them too. I really like this new adventure you are on. Thanks for the ideas for this season. 👍🏻🤔
Dude. My Japan bucket list is long enough. You're not helping.
Might wanna go get more paper 😉
Cuz we’re just getting started 😊
Lmao😂😂😂😂😂
Lmfao
I like that about Japan. Sometimes we look at something and we think “oh wow, this must have a deep spiritual meaning!” Then you talk to someone like that woman you met and she says “it doesn’t really have any point.” hahaha
hahaha
I like to imagine it's the same about ancient art.
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Even if its like that it can still give an insight into the societal structure and how were the lives of people in those times.
For example street art, which you can see on walls may seem pointless and even illegal. But when you look them from a larger view you realise that these arts aren't completely pointless.
These point at a society where social and economic disparities still exist. A society where every individual does not have equal opportunities. Where people are frustrated, angry, rebellious.
I am not trying to be a d*ck...but just putting my own view out there.
art professors smh
Hahaha
"until our paths cross again..." 😭
my favorite line in the whole vid~
@@TokyoLens suddenly the vid become super poetic
And they do cross they path again in the same video, that's beautiful.
Plot Twist:That's a portal to Spirited Away.
You'd see a path behind those trees which leads to the place with old buildings with unattended food that you'll certainly eat then you'll transform into a pig overtime
Yes!
Aight lemmi go pack my things-
Aight, imma pack my things just to see haku
I would love to visit
Imagine a cemetery, but instead of gravestones, you will see statues of the deceased.....
Yo good idea lmao
I'd like little TV screens that have recordings of them.
@@Shock_Treatment yes, like memoir of photos and videos for their family to watch
reminds me of the junji ito story about straw mans
I always imagined a hologram of that person depicting their happiest moment would be a pretty sweet way to remember them.
plot twist: the lady u interview was one of the statue
You mean a "Weeping 4ngel"?
😂😂😂😂
that's literally what I was thinking haha, like as they keep on looking around they eventually come across a statue that appears just liker her with a cheeky grin haha "until we cross paths again..." 4:35
Dang~!!
😂😂😂😂😂
That’s no village, that’s Medusa’s lair.
Lol I-
Hail Perseues Jackson!!!!
Probably where she stayed after the holy grail war
@@omegaad0 Unlimited Meme Works!
I bet a long long time ago medusa came to this village and turned everything to stone
The lady you interviewed was so cool. It was neat to get the history of the place from a local!
She was a true gem!!
@@TokyoLens serendipity
"until our paths cross again" randomly i think about how we met people only once and we wouldn't know if we will see each other again..
Cutie
When she said that it gave me chills for some reason! You meet people like this at random and most likely will never see them again. But when she said it I was like DAMN, BRO.. straight to my heart haha She didn't assume they won't meet again, she just left it to the destiny. Sheeesh....
It's actually sort of inspiring that "there's no real point to them". The guy felt like doing it, so he did. That's all there was to it.
That can remind us all to pursue our passions and dreams. Whatever they are, just give it a try.
You still have to be rich to do something like this. The statues and the cost of land to build it in, not to mention the maintenance fees. He was building a monument for himself.
I wish my dream is to build a statue town
really good idea!
Loved ur comment❤️
imagine we do something useless in our free time and in future people try to decode it
Imagine coming across one that looks exactly like you.
😱
Amigara Fault intensifies 🤣
@@NovaRanger007 amigara is a hole you weaboo
I'll nope the fck out of that place if that happens
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"Just imagine if you go here in the middle of the night, NOPE."
Chris: "Yes"
Love how season 3 is showing stuff that people normally would not see. During the the day those statues seem so interesting, but at night I am sure it would be terrifying!
Our original plan was to go at night
But we made it there a bit too late and had to opt for sleep instead lol
@@TokyoLens Can't blame you for choosing sleep haha. Video was still great and you would have missed out on the interviews so traded one thing for another. Looking forward to the next episode!
@@joeinnocenti9995 go watch abroad the japan's video titled the worst food,there he visited the statue at night
@@TokyoLens Chris went there at night instead. 😁
I love how the atmosphere changed the moment the sun was shining! The area looked a bit creepy with a slightly dark tone to it. Suddenly in the light, it feels more uplifting. More peaceful.
9:20 would have been super creepy
if he told you woman that walks every morning
had also been dead for 6-7 years as well.
you can really feel the love of the person who initiated those statues. It's like he wanted to make sure to meet again, build an energy place or mark the place so everyone knows where to come back to ☺
A person got his friends and acquaintances made into statues. All the people he remembered and I think that is very touching that there is a reminder of them existing.
Right. The sentiment. Aint that real sweet.
Nothing like a little immortality with friends and acquaintances!
“Until our path cross again.” There’s something on what she said. She was able ti explain things and what happened to the place. I can feel something on her.
I- same
I just wanted to say that you're one of the few channels that show "my Japan": the feelings, the people, the ambience, the music... it's all what I experience when I travel. Tokyo is great, but it's places like this that make me keep going back to Japan. I love your videos!
Josh, thank you so much for saying so
I really just try to show"my" Japan, but love that it aligns!
At first it seems creepy, but when you learn that one man wanted to honor and somewhat immortalize everyone who he was close to it becomes both sad and kind of heartwarming.
Thanks for sharing, Norm!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch
It’s so creepy it reminds me of a documentary I watched few years ago about Volcanoes and how people became like statues covered in magma it’s just giving me the chills haha
Ohhh, I think it was from Pompei
Pompei?
@@zunigae210 the Pompeii ‘statues’ were created by archaeologists by pouring a plaster-mixture (or something like that) into the hollow space that the bodies left in the thick layers of compressed ashes once their bodies broke down. So it was not people being turned into statues by the magma.
DR. STONE anyone?? Anyways, incredible video as always!! I'd love to visit this place at night! Should be fun right?
Yess, I was thinking just that.
Yeah, we the same mind hahahahaha
nyessssssss
This place is exhilarating
@@bruh7644 SOSORU ZE, KORE WA. . . lol
It’s actually neat how the further you get in, the more modern the statues’ attire becomes.
I like this quest for the stange and the unusual in Japan.
I have been enjoying it quite a bit myself as well (^_-)
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in regards to sculpture. A massive collection of statues, based on real people who sent their photos in to the sculpture. It's a really cool story. It might seem like a spooky place to some, especially if you're the kind of person who gets freaked out dolls, which is understandable, but I think this is incredible. It looks like a very serene and almost holy place.
How can you make a better video every single time!? Seriously you are an inspiration!
P.S. My bucketlist for Japan is getting too long... xD
I really appreciate that
So much more to come!!
This place would make a really good anime. Ok im imagining: at night while theres no people around, the souls in the statues would go and just hang out, you know? Be like ordinary people and go on in their daily (or should i say nightly) lives. And that woman is like, their caretaker(?) and goes on her daily walks to check up on them and protect them.
Edit: or maybe they become humans at night and the woman would do something like, touch the box thing that theyre sitting on or something else to alert them when people are passing by or if the sun’s gonna rise
basicall a night in a museum, japanese version.
I havent watched both of those yet but i’ll watch it sometime to see what yall are talking about:0
it would be a nice studio ghibli movie
@Nana I think most Japanese cemeteries have it ?
At night, they turned into living being and move around.
LMAOOOO
night at the village 😂
Yes! 🙌
That would be creepier !!
wow..can be a good plot for a movie
I'm loving this series! Your photography is so wonderful, you really capture the feeling of the place. I can't wait for the next one.
means a lot mate! Thank you so much!!
That place was really cool. So great you got to talk to a few folks there. I think it's the smile on the statue of the girl that makes it stand out. Even her eyes are smiling! Thanks for another awesome video. Safe travels my friend!
I mentioned that to Victor while we were there
and he insisted that there were other, newer, younger, smiling statues
I still think its the smile!
6:10 do you see the unusually large statue too?
Nope. Just you
Didn’t know about this channel before and now I’m hooked! The production value on the last two videos is amazing, and the music choices and shots are beautiful. It’s been a while since I’ve found this kind of good Japan content on youtube. I can’t wait to see the rest of the episodes!
This is one of my favorites! I cant even imagine what it's like in person but the magnitude on video is still so breathtaking! What a magical man to of not just thought of this but to bring it to reality and stay dedicated to it.
This is my favorite kind of this to do. Drive places and find weird stuff or just stumbling upon things. I've been working a lot and haven't had time to have any adventures of my own, so thank you for sharing yours so I can live vicariously through you! I miss Japan so much, and I was only in Tokyo for 10 days. I know I barely even scratched the surface. Your videos always prove that. One day I will make my way back, and hopefully be able to stay for a longer period of time so I can truly submerse myself in Japan, the culture, and all the little treasures Japan holds.
That first trip is always more of a taster
Hope you can make it back soon!!
Norm is always lucky by running into the right people and getting more information. Can't wait for your next adventure.
all you have to do is smile and greet everyone!
then everyone turns into the right people!!
Absolutely loving the way your going about this season showing the side of japan not all people know about and talking with locals and having them share their stories and opinions its just amazing how far you have come! xxxxxx
I think Victor's choice of topics is starting to creep me out. lol.
Beautifully shot and sound-tracked and the added bonus of hearing the history from the locals really helped. Can't wait for more.
Brian notBryan These all fell into a theme I was going for, for a new project in hoping to release later this year :)
Japan. Everyday I found something new to see here. Never disappoints.
Wow, just, wow!! This was a top quality video! Not only the content but the filming and quality of the camera and the shots were awesome!!! Great work!
5:52 his eyes are so lively
Plot twist: he's an actual man turned into statue. all of the other statues are just to cover up his murder..
Started watching some of your older videos now, you truly have some amazing content Norm! You are a great asset to Japan🇯🇵 Greetings from your Aruban 🇦🇼🏝☀️friend!
imagine some archaeologists of the future find this place and come up with some odd explanation for it, LMAO but really some guy just wanted to build it randomly so he did
That lady made this experience epic 🔥
I bet 90% of Japanese people don’t even know about this place 😯 I myself find out about all of the interesting spots from UA-cam
These types of spooky videos are exactly what I'm about. That's so thoughtful of that man to make statues of all the people in his life important to him! You two have the right personalities to go into haunted places at night and freak out lol just saying. I'd watch that tons of times over. And as always I'm very impressed with your drone work at the end of the vid! I'm guessing you were in the car as it was filming? Haha
Had to be in the car! 😊
Glad you’re enjoying this series this much!!
That shamisen intro is 😍🔥👌🏼! What a very interesting village... can’t wait to see what adventures you and Victor have in store for us! ☺️
Oh wow, thanks Norm! This one was great!! (Much less creepy than the train station). I'm thinking that maybe that particular statue draws so much attention because it's one that has the stone that looks newer? (It looked a lot whiter than the rest nearby). You and Viktor must have gotten so many great photographs. (400 like the station? lol) I absolutely LOVED that you ran into that older woman and the groundskeeper--definitely a treasured memory I'm sure. Like I mentioned in ep. one, love the new intro. Thank you for all you do! Hope you and Viktor (and whomever else joins the adventure have an amazing time!) -Diane
Really glad that you like the new intro that much!! Thank you as always eh!!
The soundtracks you used were sooooo beautiful! 😍🎶
I just stumbling across your channel and I am hooked! You earned yourself a new sub 🙌👍 Love how you find eery/unique sights in Japan, but you don’t sensationalize or over-exaggerate them the way some vloggers do. Love the ambience of your videos. Great quality and gorgeous videos.
The lady was incredibly pleasant
I don’t understand why you don’t have more views, man! I love the places I get to see with you that I otherwise never would have found! And that you do background research about the places as well, covering sayings, myths and history. Thank you :)
Oh, and the music is beautiful. It fits with the scenes so well!
So cool, and it was great for the locals to give you two so much information! I'd love to come back to Japan, see some of the smaller towns, and discover hidden gems like the statues. Thanks for bringing us all along on the adventure!
Thanks so much for coming along!!
lighting really matters in this place though, when it is a little darker and misty, it’s damn creepy, but with the sun shining all the statues look so beautiful
Treating myself to a Tokyo Lens video☺️ Love where season 3 is going already!... Keep it up!✨
Loved the lady!! You’re lucky you crossed paths! Oh, and nice choice of music by the way!
Thanks so much Lisa!
We were really lucky to run into her! Such a sweetheart~
I really like season three a lot so far! I hope that Victor puts up more on his channel soon. In my opinion that one statue stands out because she is smiling and seems happy. We could see someone dressed like her walking around today and it wouldn't seem too out of place.
these vids, a great series...wondering if the founder of this place felt compelled to leave something tangible of himself and his life? fear of being forgotten? normally statues are erected on behalf of someone, not oneself...would be interesting to hear more from residents in the area about it...tfs
I wondered that too and figured if I can tons of money to waste, I would memorialize myself and all my friends.
So the creepiness continues for Season 3. I know you say that it's so early in the morning, but it feels like sunset. Like that haunting time during dusk when the light is fading and the statues are waking up. I continue my binge with an increasing heart rate...
Amazing! And so lucky with meeting the lady and groundskeeper! Loving this season so much already
Thanks so much
They were such pleasant people!!
I’m really enjoying these adventure videos! This place seems to be equal parts creepy and beautiful! This would definitely be a place I’d love to photograph if I was in Japan.
Keep the awesome videos coming!
Can’t wait for the next one!
That's some amazing work on those statues, I can't wait to see all of this stuff myself. Another awesome video Norm, looking forward to more and love this kind of rare and unexplored stuff.
Definitely more just around the corner 😉
This was seriously very entertaining to watch. Crazy statues I love these kind of things so much!
loving the new content and seeing new places no ones really covered!
also i just finished the climbing mt Fuji podcast and the audio quality is g o o d no stress 🕺
Yaaaay!! Glad the podcast was good too! Lol
Nice to see this in daylight. A totally different vibe than when Abroad In Japan visited at night 😱
You keep adding more to my list of places to visit next time. Definitely going to need several more trips to Japan at this rate
That’s the goal!!
I speak firsthand when I say that one trip is never enough! 😉
That is one of the weirdest and creepiest things I ever saw, but also fascinating....looking forward to going there....thanks for making us aware of this amazing place!
It's been a while since I've been able to watch your videos almost immediately after they come out! Great video, though I find it more interesting than creepy... Mind you, at midnight in a storm, lightning cracking and seeing this as you wander, that would be creepy as hell lol
Can't wait for episode 3! You're spoiling us with how fast these have come out thus far.
lol kinda have to get them out fast haha
I dont think that this would be as interesting if it was spread out over a month or more hahaha
What a quirky gentleman to have all those statues commissioned. I think the area would look creepiest at dusk (& all the black crows are out!). Thanks for sharing - nice camera work too Norm :)
Damn loving this series, such unique finds! Please keep them coming! 👻
Norm, you are possibly producing your best work yet! Not that takes much....but you really are making me hitchy to come back to Japan as soon as possible! But I need to get some language down first. First time I was lucky to travel with a Japanese friend, I might not be always that lucky....plus Japanese sounds just so nice to me! :) Keep them coming!
Everybody gangsta until one of the statue heads slowly turn to look at you as you walk by.
You're amazing for getting up so early just for our entertainment.. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Victor... not so much hahaha 😂
Absolutely loving this new season! Can't begin to imagine what it'll feel like if you visit later in the day...
100% have to go back at night lol
i’m glad you guys (and us by proxy) could find out more about the statues thanks to you stukbling over the old lady and the grounds keeper. this was very interesting; what a beautiful and unique location with a very fascinating background
Wow the Japanese countryside villagers are making different museums to show their own stories in their own way. It just shows how the villagers love their own villages and closely integrated that they made effort to bother themselves to deco the village.
Love that intro music
I always had a dream of making statues of People I loved and People who loved me...
Truly inspiring for me..
Your adventures are always amazing! It really show another angle of Japan and your videos always fun.
"Imagine coming in the middle of the new night"
Lmao that just what they did. #ronald
Really enjoyed this... gave me that tranquil relaxing feeling of Japanese country side when you are off the main drag of a big city like Tokyo
That place is amazing thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏻
Ooo you’re pretty early on this one!!
Glad you enjoyed it
It was definitely worth the visit!
Awesome as ever !! keep it up and take care !!
Thank yoouuuu 😊
Really liking this undiscovered adventure series. It is the definition of what a travel series should be.
I liked how she pronounced the statues as 'they'
It feels as if the statues are alive, (yes i know they're based off real people)
This weird creepyness that Japan has, with seemingly no meaning is so interesting. Would for sure love to see a whole series about it all over the country
This actually quite shining and magical. When someone think about making this for all people he knew.
I love areas like this. The scarecrow village too… you can tell people put care into these.
This video makes me have another goal in life....... to come here and power wash all the statues 😀
This place gives me much joy, even as an armchair traveller :-) I would love to see it in person, but it's very doubtful so I very much appreciate your video and getting to hear the background.
so 1 year later i got this recommended.. i was wondering it would be nice if someone can like do some statue restoration and add like some extra protection coating on it so it will last long and make the place nicer.
This came just in time. Just watched your creepy station video that was this perfect mix of relaxing and eerieness with great music selection. Really enjoying you exploring all these places.
So happy to have you along for the ride!!
Imagine: A bolt of lightning strikes the village in the darkest of midnight, and the statues begin to crack.
Swelling discordant strings in the score, as the statue of the man in the suit begins to morph, and his arm extends. Another statue of a man has a robe that is flowing slightly, despite being made of stone. The statue of a woman in civilian clothes’ face turns sour and angry, while the statue of a Buddhist monk opens his eyes. All of the statues eyes seem to be nothing but darkest black, but all of a sudden, they glow dimly. You are walking in the middle of the village, and you shine a flashlight so no stone enemy will move. They all hiss as the flashlight’s rays hit them, but one statue is not affected. The monk. He begins to float up, crosslegged. His face turns mad. He opens his mouth as the words come out in a dry voice, rough from misuse. “Friends...Attack.” The statues begin to stand up and charge at you. They knock your flashlight to the ground and break it. What if they did the same to your spine? They seem incredibly strong. They position you so you are sitting on an empty stone block. The monk begins to bite your neck. You howl in pain until...you can’t move. As the sun goes up and the statues return to their seats, Your skin turns grey and crackling. You can’t feel anything. You’re trapped in an endless torment of stiffness. But there’s a plus side. Every night since then, you come to life, and every time there’s a civilian foolish enough to walk down the road at midnight, you join their haunting jamboree... (is it obvious that I’m a writer?)
Very obvious 🤣
This gives off both art exihibit and haunted cemetery vibes at the same time, such a unique and interesting spot
Japan is so serious, you’d think this has a deeper meaning, and then you meet this lady, and she says it doesn’t have a point and laugh hysterically. Lol Japanese people are awesome.
Every artist have no reason to create it but just felt doing it cause it feels right. That guy just drop a huge amount of his inspiration.
This should be fun :) thanks for efforts as always!!
Hope you enjoy it!
OH YES I'M SUPER EARLY. Love season 3 so far! Great video as always :)
Wooooo!! Early is always good lol
Whoa those statue's maybe a bit creepy but amazing as well.
Treasures, very nice to see that those sculptures are not vandalized, very well preserved 👏👏