Glad to find these videos. Enjoying your appreciation of natural (and spiritual) Japan and great video and photo work. Looking forward to following you on your journey. Good luck!
Thanks for making this vdo. I motorbikes around Hokkaido years ago. Love it. Toilets are super clean and food from Lawson was delicious when time was tight. Motorist are super friendly. Your VDO brings back those beautiful memories..will definitely do it again.
Man what a beautiful adventure! I love the atmosphere and the tranquility of these places, the real rural life outside of the big cities and major tourist spots. And the cinematography, the cinematic shots are just beautiful! I’m enjoying your journey keep going with this beautiful work, I really would like to do the same one day! Cheers
@@AntonioSalvatoreCoppola Thank you so much for the kind words 😌. Indeed, my favourite places in Japan are those outside of the big cities, so I’m glad you’re enjoying that side of it!
Definitely keep them coming! Hit me up for sure when in Yamaguchi. You can park your van at my place in the countryside. Easy access to Hiroshima, Miyajima, Iwakuni etc
Awesome video! So well made. It is so interesting to see how parts of Japan are not crowded at all!! My daughter and I love watching your videos. Keep it up!! 😊
I had no idea of a scene like that in Japan. I just moved here two months ago and have yet to really explore. I pick up my jeep from shipping this week and cant wait to get on the road. This video has made me need to visit Hokkaido much more. You earned a new sub
Your videos bring me such good memories when I was wanderlusting through Japan with no destination in mind. Never made it up to Hokkaido though. Love how you are showcasing the natural beauty of Japan and the countryside! Keep em coming 👍🏾
@@koherent11 thank you so much, means a lot and I’m happy to hear that it brings back good memories. That’s exactly how I do things too, I move with the weather and nature, taking it day by day 😌.
Thanks for sharing. You're living kinda my dream. I'm older and in my career, so I'd be driving from ryokan to ryokan and enjoying lots of kaiseki dinners LOL.
@@tarkovtxusa6626 Now that sounds like the real dream 😂 I’d be eating out every day if I had the money, but I still do pretty frequently since it’s so cheap compared to North America!
Sitting here in my mid thirties and telling myself that vantraveling through japan was impossible for me so i can watch other people do it :D Nice Video man, i'll stick around for the adventure
Nice man. I did pretty much that exact route 5y ago. Curious where you go from here... Hokkaido has definitely been one of the highlights of my Japan trip. I'll definitely go again.
@@mysterioanonymous3206 so beautiful hey? I just love how much more untamed it is from the rest of Japan. My next vid is focused on central Hokkaido, but haven’t been able to make it to the very north or east yet unfortunately.
@@WarriorX16 thank you!! I sent it in for repairs and fortunately I heard it’s only going to be a couple hundred dollars 😩 really wanted the drone for day 2 around the peninsula but oh well…
@@AmericanAdventuresInJapan they do except my batteries can’t handle it, have to drain 50% of my generator to make rice, so I switched to making it in a pot on my camping stove 😭 need new batteries asap…
Man I love love love your videos! I also quit my corporate job over four months ago and now I’m just at home in California, wondering what’s the next step, my original plan was to travel all over west side of the US, but I didn’t complete yet. Your video give me so much inspirations and open up a side of Japan that I never imagined to see, I will keep going on my journey and one day. Hopefully I can also camper van around Japan like you 😊
@@arielzshell thank you Ariel! Glad to hear it’s providing a bit of inspiration, it’s also nice for me to hear others are in the same boat 😃. If you enjoy Japan, then you’d love van life here, you should consider it one day!
Your production quality is insane! You deserve way more subscribers! As one who is making vlogs in Japan myself, I was wondering how you get all your tripod shots? Do you have some kind of lightweight tripod?
@@epiceli04 thank you so much 🥹 I use the Ulanzi Zero Y Tripod I believe it’s called. It’s quite lightweight which is handy, but still a pain to bring everywhere and unfold I’m ngl 😅.
Welcome to Japan! Excited to watch your experience of van life. We just got back from Hokkaido and loved every minute of it. We’ve lived here for about a year and have loved exploring so much. Where did you move from?
Thank you! Pleasure to meet you guys on here, I'll be looking out for your content, and hope to maybe meet you guys on the road sometime! Watching your Hokkaido videos as I eat dinner haha. I'm from Canada, but lived in Japan for a year before while teaching English, so I wanted to come back and explore while focusing on my creative passions instead :)
Ya man I shoot in LOG which is all gray (basically allows you to capture more highlights and shadows), so you have to edit it! But I typically keep my colour grading pretty true to real life, with a touch of my style. And luckily drone-san will be back very soon 🙂.
I was actually trying to post on the weekend but I've had very poor wifi and wasn't able to upload until today 🥲. I'd like to be consistent with the uploads but it's tough when I'm out of service sometimes. Regardless, always aiming for one upload/week or week and a half!
The content is superb, no doubt! Can't wait to see it grows even more!🎉
@@random_life_things thanks so much!!
Glad to find these videos. Enjoying your appreciation of natural (and spiritual) Japan and great video and photo work. Looking forward to following you on your journey. Good luck!
Thank you so much! Those are some of my favourite aspects of this country so I do tend to shoot mostly that haha
That Mount Yotei timelapse is absolutely ridiculous 😭
@@martinferreros393 eyyy so my early wake up was worth it then 😌 glad you liked it bro!!
I really like the quality .This channel has potential.
appreciate your confidence :)
I just found out your videos and wow Hokkaido is such a beautiful place and the timelapse at the end is amazing!
@@marisaraph It truly is! And thanks for watching all the way through 😃
Thanks for making this vdo. I motorbikes around Hokkaido years ago. Love it. Toilets are super clean and food from Lawson was delicious when time was tight. Motorist are super friendly. Your VDO brings back those beautiful memories..will definitely do it again.
Glad I could bring back some of those amazing memories, I love to hear that! Convenience sotres really are convenient here hey? 😂
Love this adventure. So chill.
Much appreciated :)
This channel is an amazing discovery! Can't wait for the next video :)
@@SamueleDenicolaYT that’s very kind of you 🥹 I’ll be trying to release one video per week, max week and a half!
Man what a beautiful adventure! I love the atmosphere and the tranquility of these places, the real rural life outside of the big cities and major tourist spots. And the cinematography, the cinematic shots are just beautiful! I’m enjoying your journey keep going with this beautiful work, I really would like to do the same one day! Cheers
@@AntonioSalvatoreCoppola Thank you so much for the kind words 😌. Indeed, my favourite places in Japan are those outside of the big cities, so I’m glad you’re enjoying that side of it!
Wow those cliffs and the water colour is immaculate! Great video mate!
@@anhtu.nguyen aren’t they just something else?! Much appreciated man 🙏🏼
You have a talent for creating a calm and adventurous atmosphere, I love it!!
@@TheMineGamerLPs really appreciate that!
The end is definitely my favourite part of the video ! Omg it was so beautiful ❤
@@arianebhs3678 say it louder so everyone watches the whole video 😂 just kidding, thank you so much, really appreciate you watching the entire thing!
Definitely keep them coming! Hit me up for sure when in Yamaguchi. You can park your van at my place in the countryside. Easy access to Hiroshima, Miyajima, Iwakuni etc
I’d love to know more about the gear you used-every shot in your videos was incredible! Amazing work
@@madan3191 thank you so much! I’ve been thinking about going over it in my next video 👌🏼
Duuude that Yotei timelapse is sick! Love a nice lenticular 👌
@@kenny_hagen eyyy thanks my guy!! Was hoping for a bit more cloud action, but the little lenticular was still cool
Awesome video! So well made. It is so interesting to see how parts of Japan are not crowded at all!! My daughter and I love watching your videos. Keep it up!! 😊
@@JitzuDave thank you, so glad to hear that! There are many of those places in Japan, just have to know where to look :)
I did not expected the video to be that good this video was amazing looking forward to seeing the next one
Really appreciate the comment :) , next one coming soon!
One of the best videos of exploring Hokkaido!! Awesome adventure! 💚💙
@@annika8546 aw thank you so much!! And there’s plenty more Hokkaido content to come so stay tuned!
what epic shots! ❤ looking forward to the next 🎉
@@JnSltn23 thank you! Coming next week :)
beautiful video man, looking forward to the next one!
Thanks a million!
I had no idea of a scene like that in Japan. I just moved here two months ago and have yet to really explore. I pick up my jeep from shipping this week and cant wait to get on the road. This video has made me need to visit Hokkaido much more. You earned a new sub
That's so exciting! And with a jeep you'll be able to explore more than I can with my van. Thanks for the kind comment!
Such great cinematography!
Thank you very much!
The content wayyyyy better than i would expect from someone with this subscriber count
@@JEE2025-g3j haha you’re too kind 🙏🏼
What a sick journey
@@AGGRONDUDE thanks my guy 🙏🏼
Your videos bring me such good memories when I was wanderlusting through Japan with no destination in mind. Never made it up to Hokkaido though. Love how you are showcasing the natural beauty of Japan and the countryside! Keep em coming 👍🏾
@@koherent11 thank you so much, means a lot and I’m happy to hear that it brings back good memories. That’s exactly how I do things too, I move with the weather and nature, taking it day by day 😌.
The efforts spent on those epic shots are worth it!
it is indeed a lot of effort haha, glad they're worth it though!
@@ryan_bednarcurious about your setup. What other cameras and gears do you use besides the drone? Sorry it got wrecked :(
@@realtorhuan for filming, just my Sony ZV-E1 on a tripod or handheld, and of course my drone which has been repaired so all good ;)
This is awesome, hope I can adventure like this someday as well
@@match4072 thank you! I’m sure you can and will 🙂
This journey will be awesome!
@@apotoximemv835 so much more of Japan to explore, I can’t wait!!
@@ryan_bednar Looking forward for the next part!
Thanks for sharing. You're living kinda my dream. I'm older and in my career, so I'd be driving from ryokan to ryokan and enjoying lots of kaiseki dinners LOL.
@@tarkovtxusa6626 Now that sounds like the real dream 😂 I’d be eating out every day if I had the money, but I still do pretty frequently since it’s so cheap compared to North America!
amzing video
amazing shots! keep it up bro
@@Jakenpoii thanks so much man!
Sitting here in my mid thirties and telling myself that vantraveling through japan was impossible for me so i can watch other people do it :D Nice Video man, i'll stick around for the adventure
@@MightyGodlikeG it’s always possible no matter the age 😌 but thank you, I appreciate it!
Welcome to Japan!! 気を付けて旅してくださいね！ Cheers from 九州
@@wichersham ありがとうございます！
Nice man. I did pretty much that exact route 5y ago. Curious where you go from here... Hokkaido has definitely been one of the highlights of my Japan trip. I'll definitely go again.
@@mysterioanonymous3206 so beautiful hey? I just love how much more untamed it is from the rest of Japan. My next vid is focused on central Hokkaido, but haven’t been able to make it to the very north or east yet unfortunately.
wow beautiful video man
thanks so much :)
These views are amazing. I hope the drone isn’t too expensive, I always love the drone shots!
@@WarriorX16 thank you!! I sent it in for repairs and fortunately I heard it’s only going to be a couple hundred dollars 😩 really wanted the drone for day 2 around the peninsula but oh well…
Now I have a video to watch while eating 😂❤
@@Bruce.q hahaha I know the feeling, I love finding new channels to watch while I’m making or eating dinner 😂
just found your channel, you are underrated given the quality of your video. just subscribed because u definitely deserve it!
@@mizmowr can’t tell you how much that means to me 😭
Looks brilliant! Love from Shanghai! ❤❤
@@ExpatNatt thanks so much :)
この動画みんなに見てほしい！すんごい映像🎉サンキュー
@@bigsgm 本当にありがとうございます🥹
sunrise timelapse goes hard 🔥sorry to hear about the drone, hopefully you can get that fixed up super soon and get that thing back in the air!
@@ivanpkhchan eyy thanks for watching bro!! Fortunately DJI is super fast and I should get it back tomorrow, repairs were only $65 🤯
Ahhh subscribed!
@@Aforshorttt thank you! 🥹
Shiripa Cape is straight out of some movie 🤩🤩🤩 so beautiful
By the end I started to have goosebumps with volcano shot
Right?! Such a hidden gem. Eyyy appreciate that man, was a beautiful sunrise, worth the ridiculously early wake up LOL.
Would you agree, rice cookers for van life ROCK! Love mine, best thing I added to my van!
@@AmericanAdventuresInJapan they do except my batteries can’t handle it, have to drain 50% of my generator to make rice, so I switched to making it in a pot on my camping stove 😭 need new batteries asap…
Dude can’t wait for the next video! Sorry about the drone 🥲
@@Bison19 appreciate it homie! It’s all good, got it repaired for cheap and should be getting it back in the next couple days 😃
Man I love love love your videos!
I also quit my corporate job over four months ago and now I’m just at home in California, wondering what’s the next step, my original plan was to travel all over west side of the US, but I didn’t complete yet.
Your video give me so much inspirations and open up a side of Japan that I never imagined to see, I will keep going on my journey and one day. Hopefully I can also camper van around Japan like you 😊
@@arielzshell thank you Ariel! Glad to hear it’s providing a bit of inspiration, it’s also nice for me to hear others are in the same boat 😃. If you enjoy Japan, then you’d love van life here, you should consider it one day!
@@ryan_bednardefinitely gonna do it!
The Timelapse of sunrise was so pretty ❤
@@arielzshell was a tough wake up to make it up there and get that timelapse so I’m glad you enjoyed it 😆
Enjoyed your video. Maybe you can share your van build someday? Thanks for the hard work in planning, filming, editing etc.. more power to you.
Thank a million 😃! I will definitely go into more detail in the van in future videos (although I should point out I'm not the one that built it).
@@ryan_bednar thank you.
Your production quality is insane! You deserve way more subscribers! As one who is making vlogs in Japan myself, I was wondering how you get all your tripod shots? Do you have some kind of lightweight tripod?
@@epiceli04 thank you so much 🥹 I use the Ulanzi Zero Y Tripod I believe it’s called. It’s quite lightweight which is handy, but still a pain to bring everywhere and unfold I’m ngl 😅.
Welcome to Japan! Excited to watch your experience of van life. We just got back from Hokkaido and loved every minute of it.
We’ve lived here for about a year and have loved exploring so much. Where did you move from?
Thank you! Pleasure to meet you guys on here, I'll be looking out for your content, and hope to maybe meet you guys on the road sometime! Watching your Hokkaido videos as I eat dinner haha.
I'm from Canada, but lived in Japan for a year before while teaching English, so I wanted to come back and explore while focusing on my creative passions instead :)
Absolutely stunning. Makes me wanna go so bad
Add it to the itinerary when you get here next!
incredible video quality, man! what's the set-up that you use?
@@raayney thank you sir! Just my trusty Sony ZV-E1 with primarily my 28-75 Tamron lens 🙂
Shiripa Cape was insane...was the footage edited at all? RIP to drone-san but at least it still got you that amazing shot up there!
Ya man I shoot in LOG which is all gray (basically allows you to capture more highlights and shadows), so you have to edit it! But I typically keep my colour grading pretty true to real life, with a touch of my style. And luckily drone-san will be back very soon 🙂.
Awesome video! What font did you use in your thumbnail?
@@staycuriousph thank you! You’re the first person to ask this haha, it’s called Roca
“Uh oh- tour buses” lol
@@sootudios my biggest nightmare 😂
Did you visit Otaru as you passed through?
@@epiceli04 I did right before Yoichi! I have to come back though, would love to see the canal in winter 🙂
Next time i'm in japan lets film something. Also what gear do u normally use for filming?
@@Uncardo I use the Sony ZV-E1 for all my video work 🙂
@@ryan_bednar I seen so many creators use that now.. makes me want to sell my fx30 😂
@@Uncardo haha it’s a little beast, and IBIS is nice, but FX30 was out of my price range so that’s why I didn’t go for it.
I want to this. I want to quite my job 😭
@@dashieldave you can do it 😉
Might be a stupid question to ask but I was wondering where you're from; America?
He is probably Canadian saw the Team Canada Lulu shorts!
@@anhtu.nguyen I am indeed Canadian, good eye! 😆
rly good video, got a sub from me!
@@jonatanc7491 thanks so much for your kind words 🙇🏻
Will you be posting every Wednesday or is it just whenever you finish your edit?
I was actually trying to post on the weekend but I've had very poor wifi and wasn't able to upload until today 🥲. I'd like to be consistent with the uploads but it's tough when I'm out of service sometimes. Regardless, always aiming for one upload/week or week and a half!
Do you need a permit to fly a drone on remote places?
If your drone is over 249g or in cities or national parks.
Great video man. Hit me up if you are ever in Aichi and need a bud - I'm also getting into outdoors adventures out this way!
@@nagoyandrew will do man! Much appreciated 😃
What an amazing video bro, you’ll be on small brained Americans level in no time
@@bsteelers3475 idk what that second part means but appreciate it man!! 😂🙏🏼