The tree is lovely of course, but I was truly moved by the social dimension, the community's emotional connection to the tree and how the community voluntarily looks after the cherry tree.
Surely! The Japanese Cherry Blossom is considered the “most beautiful” and this is the most beautiful of them all so … it’s not a stretch to call this the most beautiful in the world!
That old man played in the tree when they were children, imagine how much emotions and nostalgia they have for the tree growing up side by side with it.
If only the tree could tell stories of everything it has been able to witness over its 1000 year life so far. And it's amazing how much pride Japanese have with their cherry blossoms. And how much they care for the trees.
I know! Instead of becoming a book, it should write one! But there’d be many chapters on rough winters - and I think before the Edo period, the tree had it much tougher than now. Records before 1600s are hard to find, just enough references to validate it’s over 1000 years - but it would take double the time to explain it. If only trees could talk, I want that interview!
i was thinking about it and all i can thought of was blood flowing, the immense amount of blood spewed throughout history. Even as a Japanese myself the thought of living through the era of the past 1000 years is quite frightful. History aside this tree is in a class of its own, the tree among trees. It is highly revered and to me personally, i do not see it as a tree anymore. it is old enough to manifest itself into a spirit. it is something sacred to many Japanese, not just a beautiful tree or a tourist attraction which the idea itself is offensive for something many hold sacred. It is a sacred tree to us.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! To make an episode about just one tree was something I really wanted to do - a reason to come to Miharu, see something larger than all of us, something my great great grand children could experience. With this video, I was there in 2023 and they’ll be there in perhaps 2093 💕
I've been there in 2019 and this is something else. First, while you drive from the nearest interchange to Takizakura, you'll see a number of massive cherry trees just along the road. You will be definitely surprised and touched with the trees. And when you meet Takizakura finally, you can't stop smiling with tears. I promise.
I can feel your love for this tree, John. I love the many faces of the tree but I think it is magical at night when we see it lit. It gives the illusion of being illuminated from within each blossom. Thank you for featuring this magnificent tree. Certainly the most beautiful tree in the world ❤️
I really love how you present things in the video and also not to forget that your voice is soothing and fits so perfectly in the videos. Thank you so much for presenting Japan in this way ❤
Absolutely beautiful. I think one of the reasons everyone loves it besides watching it change throughout the seasons is that it has endured. Every generation tries to modernize it's surroundings and this tree has seen it all and still stays roughly the same. Of course, with a little help from us humans. I too would love to hear it's story of watching time pass and what it's witnessed. Thanks John for showing us this. 🥰
A beautiful tree and a beautifully told story John. Seeing how it looks in the sun, cloud and at night really captured it's everchanging moods. Wonderful job capturing this ancient and majestic tree. That walnut mochi looked oishii! Loved your enthusiastic showing of the sakura manhole covers, great fun! 😋🌳🌸🌸👍
Oh, if it didn’t expires in a week, I’d send it to Canada 🇨🇦 that mochi had so much flavor! I’d have to go to the factory and send it direct from Fukushima for it to work or drive it back to Tokyo same day … not a bad challenge! 😋 for June!
Yes... It is probably the most beautiful tree in the world because my favorite tree is the weeping willow. And this one looks just like that... Except all in pink or white depending....
Wow. This is beautiful! Shidarezakura has never been my favorite, but this one is different. It is in its own class! I liked that you talked about having difference color/faces every season. That is one of favorite thing about Japan, having distinctive four seasons. If I have a chance to visit Japan during Sakura season, this is now on my list to visit. Thanks for the video, John! 今まで見たしだれ桜の中で一番きれいですねぇ。春だけでなく、四季それぞれの顔が違うということを紹介してくれて、なかなか面白かったです。きっちりと四季があるというのは、日本独特で、私は日本のすごくいいところと見ています。この時期に日本へ行くことがあったら、ぜひこの滝桜を見に行ってみたいと思います。ビデオシェア感謝です!！
Very cool to have that nice Cherry Blossom tree in Japan especially in spring . Here in California, our favorite trees are the giant Sequoias and it's beautiful year round . General Sherman is around 2200 years old🌲
That 3000 year tree looks intense too. When looking at old things I always take a moment to imagine all the events it saw and also survived, 1000 years is mind boggling.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I can only imagine how wonderful it looks up close and personal. It has a very majestic feel just from looking at it through your video. Thank you so much for sharing this John! Magnificent!
That’s really beautiful. The tree takes on so many different appearances as it changes colors..and as the light hits it differently.. and the age of this tree!..thank you for the history behind it!..Really enjoyed it! 😊
Of course there are lots of beautiful trees in the world, probably more so than this one. But what makes it special here is that in its hometown and in Japan, enough people see and recognise its beauty, they value and cherish and celebrate it. Generations of people looked after it. People travel hours just to see it, a tree. That's what makes it beautiful.
For so many years, you really capture the magic of Japan!! This documentary made my cry with joy and love for the nature and people who cherish it. Then the food!?!? Yum...And at night, that tree is even more awe inspiring! In my mind's eye I could see folks 100-300+ years ago celebrating the tree as your photo showed. What a temple of nature's wonder. As always, you make great videos!!!!
It's such an amazing story. I can see the total love and appreciation all have had for this beautiful tree. It's on my list of the must-see when i go to Japan :-)
So pretty! I didn't know there were three of these grand trees and that they were all different varieties of Sakura! Wow :D Thank you for sharing with us :)
Thank you for sharing this stunning tree John, it’s especially beautiful when it’s lit up at night. A brilliant video and best wishes you and the family
Outstanding new video John. You've really captured the feel of the town's appreciation for this tree. Nice to hear from a caretaker, to see the tree from a number of angles and different times of the day, in addition to all the festival food...and manhole covers! Thanks for taking the time to make and share this. Informative, entertaining, and another great addition to the Only in Japan catalog.
This is what Only in Japan is all about; diving deep into the beautiful, obscure and fascinating aspects of Japan. Stories, that only a true teacher and Journalist could compellingly tell. This is John Daub's element, storyteller.
That's a really pretty tree! I'm glad they're trying to preserve and protect these wonderful old trees. I hope those trees live for more and more years to come.
Thank you for bringing this to us. It is truly a treasure the history it could tell. The picture of the past was great. I also take pictures of the man hole covers when in Japan that one is amazing. Thank you again for the great content. Take care aloha 🌸
I live in a mountainous forest, and I've discovered every tree is the most beautiful tree, from the tiniest sapling to to the mighty giants who have died. I might have some favorites, but in beauty they all are equal.
Never in my life would have that though when walking in nature or near the forest I would ever say that’s a beautiful tree, if it wasn’t for seeing this impressive one in 🇯🇵 Japan.
Thank you for showing us this magnificent piece of Japan. A real shame that this is so beautifull such a short time. But now we can enjoy this when we want beacuse of your great effort in showing this tree on its best moments.
The tree is lovely of course, but I was truly moved by the social dimension, the community's emotional connection to the tree and how the community voluntarily looks after the cherry tree.
A 1000 year old sakura tree surely has to be the world's most beautiful! 😍🌸🌸🌸
Surely! The Japanese Cherry Blossom is considered the “most beautiful” and this is the most beautiful of them all so … it’s not a stretch to call this the most beautiful in the world!
That old man played in the tree when they were children, imagine how much emotions and nostalgia they have for the tree growing up side by side with it.
If only the tree could tell stories of everything it has been able to witness over its 1000 year life so far. And it's amazing how much pride Japanese have with their cherry blossoms. And how much they care for the trees.
I know! Instead of becoming a book, it should write one! But there’d be many chapters on rough winters - and I think before the Edo period, the tree had it much tougher than now. Records before 1600s are hard to find, just enough references to validate it’s over 1000 years - but it would take double the time to explain it. If only trees could talk, I want that interview!
Agreed! After my first viewing of the video, I had a mental flood thinking and visualizing that exact idea!!! It made me happy/proud cry!!!!
wow ! so amazing😍😎
i was thinking about it and all i can thought of was blood flowing, the immense amount of blood spewed throughout history. Even as a Japanese myself the thought of living through the era of the past 1000 years is quite frightful.
History aside this tree is in a class of its own, the tree among trees. It is highly revered and to me personally, i do not see it as a tree anymore. it is old enough to manifest itself into a spirit.
it is something sacred to many Japanese, not just a beautiful tree or a tourist attraction which the idea itself is offensive for something many hold sacred. It is a sacred tree to us.
Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a top contender for the 'Most Beautiful Tree in the World'! I vote *Yes*!
Everything about this--video, cinematography, music, narration--is perfect and gorgeous! Beautiful work! Thank you very much for this jewel! 😍💞💕💕
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! To make an episode about just one tree was something I really wanted to do - a reason to come to Miharu, see something larger than all of us, something my great great grand children could experience. With this video, I was there in 2023 and they’ll be there in perhaps 2093 💕
@@onlyinjapan Beautiful!💞
Agreed!!!! John is epic!!!!
I've been there in 2019 and this is something else. First, while you drive from the nearest interchange to Takizakura, you'll see a number of massive cherry trees just along the road. You will be definitely surprised and touched with the trees. And when you meet Takizakura finally, you can't stop smiling with tears. I promise.
All your videos are wonderful, but this one is special. Your unique view of Japan brings joy to all of your subscribers!
I can feel your love for this tree, John. I love the many faces of the tree but I think it is magical at night when we see it lit. It gives the illusion of being illuminated from within each blossom. Thank you for featuring this magnificent tree. Certainly the most beautiful tree in the world ❤️
This is the kind of episode I love to see on this channel. This, the melody road, kodo, the station cleaning staff. Can't wait to see more of these.
Thanks!
Thank you Malakangel! ٩(^‿^)۶
I would love to see that beautiful old Sakura! 😍
I really love how you present things in the video and also not to forget that your voice is soothing and fits so perfectly in the videos. Thank you so much for presenting Japan in this way ❤
Wow! The tree lit up in the evening absolutely gave me "goosebumps"! So wonderful to see!
Great age and great beauty are wonderfully together in that tree. Thanks for the video! 👍
That Sakura tree is definitely one of a kind!
Absolutely beautiful. I think one of the reasons everyone loves it besides watching it change throughout the seasons is that it has endured. Every generation tries to modernize it's surroundings and this tree has seen it all and still stays roughly the same. Of course, with a little help from us humans. I too would love to hear it's story of watching time pass and what it's witnessed. Thanks John for showing us this. 🥰
High quality work as usual John. I'm always learning when watching your channel, and dreaming of my next trip to Japan ! ✌
This is another amazing video John, thank you very much 😉
A beautiful tree and a beautifully told story John. Seeing how it looks in the sun, cloud and at night really captured it's everchanging moods. Wonderful job capturing this ancient and majestic tree. That walnut mochi looked oishii! Loved your enthusiastic showing of the sakura manhole covers, great fun! 😋🌳🌸🌸👍
Oh, if it didn’t expires in a week, I’d send it to Canada 🇨🇦 that mochi had so much flavor! I’d have to go to the factory and send it direct from Fukushima for it to work or drive it back to Tokyo same day … not a bad challenge! 😋 for June!
Yes... It is probably the most beautiful tree in the world because my favorite tree is the weeping willow. And this one looks just like that... Except all in pink or white depending....
we will all grow old and die, and this tree will still be here getting visitors after we're all gone
Wow. This is beautiful! Shidarezakura has never been my favorite, but this one is different. It is in its own class! I liked that you talked about having difference color/faces every season. That is one of favorite thing about Japan, having distinctive four seasons. If I have a chance to visit Japan during Sakura season, this is now on my list to visit. Thanks for the video, John!
今まで見たしだれ桜の中で一番きれいですねぇ。春だけでなく、四季それぞれの顔が違うということを紹介してくれて、なかなか面白かったです。きっちりと四季があるというのは、日本独特で、私は日本のすごくいいところと見ています。この時期に日本へ行くことがあったら、ぜひこの滝桜を見に行ってみたいと思います。ビデオシェア感謝です!！
Very cool to have that nice Cherry Blossom tree in Japan especially in spring . Here in California, our favorite trees are the giant Sequoias and it's beautiful year round . General Sherman is around 2200 years old🌲
Truly beautiful and breathtaking. I've never seen something so gorgeous. 1000 years is impressive
I LOVE that every video you do, you always incorporate nearby food to some degree
That 3000 year tree looks intense too. When looking at old things I always take a moment to imagine all the events it saw and also survived, 1000 years is mind boggling.
I always love Japan’s appreciation of natural beauty
And india appreciating cringe movies and boring society except north east india.
This was great! I wish I could have that kind of karaage on a stick though
Really impressive sight and cherry blossom tree.
Thanks for sharing, John ! What a tree !!!
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I can only imagine how wonderful it looks up close and personal. It has a very majestic feel just from looking at it through your video. Thank you so much for sharing this John! Magnificent!
For the Sakura tree being 1000 years old, there's no doubt that it sure looks stunningly beautiful. 🌸🌸🌸🌸
I never really stopped to think about what was the most beautiful tree in the world, but you did a good job convincing me it's this one!
It’s worth going up to see in the spring. I’ll go again, to visit an old friend 🌳 unlike my other friends, I’ll always know where this one is 😂
滝桜を紹介してくださり、ありがとうございます。
もう随分と実物を見ていませんが、今年もよく咲いてくれたねと言いたいです。
滝桜以外にも、三春町には樹齢100年以上の桜の木がたくさんあるので、ぜひチェックしてみてください。
Fantastic work John💙🎌🌸
seeing john enthusiastically run to each manhole is the cutest thing i’ve seen all day
That’s really beautiful. The tree takes on so many different appearances as it changes colors..and as the light hits it differently.. and the age of this tree!..thank you for the history behind it!..Really enjoyed it! 😊
Of course there are lots of beautiful trees in the world, probably more so than this one. But what makes it special here is that in its hometown and in Japan, enough people see and recognise its beauty, they value and cherish and celebrate it. Generations of people looked after it. People travel hours just to see it, a tree. That's what makes it beautiful.
That truly is the most beautiful tree in the world, Great job John can't wait for another video! 😍🥰🌸🌸🌸
Beautiful tree Sakura is my favorite flower 🌸
It's amazing to know the practice started hundreds of years ago. Their ancestors appreciated and love nature and passed to their generations.
For so many years, you really capture the magic of Japan!! This documentary made my cry with joy and love for the nature and people who cherish it. Then the food!?!? Yum...And at night, that tree is even more awe inspiring! In my mind's eye I could see folks 100-300+ years ago celebrating the tree as your photo showed. What a temple of nature's wonder. As always, you make great videos!!!!
It's such an amazing story. I can see the total love and appreciation all have had for this beautiful tree. It's on my list of the must-see when i go to Japan :-)
As always, amazing video narration, direction and photography
Really beautiful! 😮
So pretty! I didn't know there were three of these grand trees and that they were all different varieties of Sakura! Wow :D Thank you for sharing with us :)
That's quite a beautiful spot, thank you for sharing.
your narration is top notch, so easy on the ear
福島の三春滝桜 来ていただきありがとうございます！
大迫力の三春滝桜
皆さんもぜひ！
You have a knack for good story telling.
You know when this man uploads a video you will instantly add what he features to your japan bucketlist.
So cool to see John using a 360 camera.
Thank you for sharing this stunning tree John, it’s especially beautiful when it’s lit up at night. A brilliant video and best wishes you and the family
Beautiful tree. Stunning videography, especially the night shots. Fascinating history. Thanks for another great episode.
Thank you ٩(^‿^)۶ I’m so glad this one was enjoyable.
That is a beautiful tree! I finally found a good nursery to source a Kwanzan cherry tree for my front yard, i hope in 999 years it looks this good!
I am glad there something on this earth so captivating
It is so beautiful and a delight to see
Best shades of sakura🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊
Beautiful history
I visited koriyama a few years back during Hanami season and met a really nice couple, they drove me to see this tree. It's a really great memory
It’s a short drive from Koriyama, a lot of people visiting came from there.
Thanks John. I really enjoy your videos. I planning a trip to Japan next year. Greetings from Australia.
A perfect icon to be protected! ❤❤❤❤ that’s why I still love Japan. Even though I’ve never been able to visit, hope I’ll be able to go.
When they kicked the lights on at dark, that was beautiful.
Very cool!👍🏻
This deserves millions of views! Such a beautiful view!
this episode was really fun!! the manhole adventure made me smile !! :)
Thank you
✨Beautiful.💫
Thank You! 🦋
Peace & Love 💙✌️🇬🇧
Very beautiful!!!
I love these types of videos John!
Yes! The most beautiful sakura tree in Japan! 😃 I really like the timelapse & interview part in this video!👏Great video!! 😊
I love the appreciation of imperfect beauty in nature.
Outstanding new video John. You've really captured the feel of the town's appreciation for this tree. Nice to hear from a caretaker, to see the tree from a number of angles and different times of the day, in addition to all the festival food...and manhole covers! Thanks for taking the time to make and share this. Informative, entertaining, and another great addition to the Only in Japan catalog.
This is what Only in Japan is all about; diving deep into the beautiful, obscure and fascinating aspects of Japan. Stories, that only a true teacher and Journalist could compellingly tell. This is John Daub's element, storyteller.
懐かしい。I haven’t seen cherry blossoms for over 12 years. Great history and cool that it changes from pink to white. Awesome video Mahalo
That's a really pretty tree! I'm glad they're trying to preserve and protect these wonderful old trees. I hope those trees live for more and more years to come.
Truly AMAZING HISTORY!!!! 🙇🏼
thanks for sharing such a blessing and beautiful tree
Thank you for bringing this to us. It is truly a treasure the history it could tell. The picture of the past was great. I also take pictures of the man hole covers when in Japan that one is amazing. Thank you again for the great content. Take care aloha 🌸
@onlyinjapan John, I love this video! Such a touching interview and amazing old photos. You even got the hanami foods in there! So inspiring. 🌸🫶🏽🌸
Thank you! I’m so glad you watched this episode and enjoyed it 🌸 ^_^
Amazing. ❤❤🎉 this is a great video John.
Thank you!
"🎶 Could you be the most beautiful tree 🎄 in the world? 🎶" 😉 Sorry Prince and his estate I couldn't help it!!!
Wow such a beautiful tree. Thanks another snapshot into Japan's culture.
Thank you John for another amazing video from Japan!
Beautiful trees. Thanks John for documenting this.
Amazing history and documentation of the tree. Thank you for sharing this tree with us! Did you use any AI upscaling for the not so 4k footage?
A king of all sakura trees 🌸🌸
Another great Job John.!!! Thanks!!
Beautiful cherry blossom tree.
Very well done John! I have been following your channel, especially when you show your journalism skills.
Beautiful and all that street food has made me hungry.
So much reverence and beauty!
I live in a mountainous forest, and I've discovered every tree is the most beautiful tree, from the tiniest sapling to to the mighty giants who have died. I might have some favorites, but in beauty they all are equal.
A thousand years old tree 😮 , I didn't know this was possible, Sure this is another wonder and curiosity from japan . 🗾
Never in my life would have that though when walking in nature or near the forest I would ever say that’s a beautiful tree, if it wasn’t for seeing this impressive one in 🇯🇵 Japan.
Beautiful! Especially when it’s lit up at night.
What a beautiful tree!! I love your videos . Always informative, entertaining, and fun!
Thanks for the video. You just added another two places for me to visit.
Thank you for showing us this magnificent piece of Japan. A real shame that this is so beautifull such a short time. But now we can enjoy this when we want beacuse of your great effort in showing this tree on its best moments.