Visiting a Samurai Battlefield in Japan
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- Today we are visiting a Samurai battlefield right in the heart of Japan. We are going out to Sekigahara, the home of one of Japans most legendary samurai battles, and a major turning point in Japanese History...
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So... this was new!
Amazing to be able to go visit a Samurai battlefield and see it with my own eyes!!
What was your favorite part? Let me know below!! And when you're done, maybe go and watch one or two other vids!!
Nice person walking wipe transition! @ 1:00
Tokyo Lens this was a really great video. I love the Samurai culture and to be able to see the bloopers were great! 👍 I always love your videos. Well I love pretty much any video about Japan within reason. So when I get to see videos about Japan that are informative it’s a great day. I can’t wait till I go to Japan someday. I’m putting this place in a playlist of places to go in Japan. I’ll also be applying for the MEXT scholarship to study film or photography there so let’s hope and pray I pass all the screenings. I would totally love to be able to film like this and go to places not many people would go to and make like a mini documentary series starting from Kyushu and working my way through Japan.
I think the best part was that sweet drone footage and level of hospitality.
Really great video and a very interesting subject. It's a very interesting period of Japanese history. Nearest I been to their is Inuyama (which has a lovely little castle) just the other side of Gifu and easily visitable from Nagoya too.
And love the bloopers at the end 😁
Hi Norm
You looked great in the Samurai costume, just a shame we didn't see you with the helmet on.
😀😍💙👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely loved all the stories in this video! Hearing the history of the battles, taking in the areas the officials were showing you, and even getting a taste of how it would feel to wear all of that armor…Talk about a learning adventure!
You look so stunning in the Samurai armor! I love the history about battle, I've read about it a few years ago but it's cool to hear it again 😀
Thanks for sharing this! It's so weird to see my family crest waiving behind you, it's everywhere! I went to Nikko on my last trip, I really hope to make it to that side of Japan on my next trip to learn more about my ancestors.
Oh, I will definitely visit that place I love to learn more about samurai thanks for that Norm.
I feel like you made this video especially for me. I love history, and I have been to dozens of battlefields and other sites related to US military history.
So cool! I know my ancestors were samurai but never got a chance to really dig deep into this part of Japanese culture. Also, those bloopers haha
This is the kind of content that makes UA-cam so special!! I can’t wait to visit Japan someday 🤩 Thanks for the video!
Thank you Carol~
So glad you enjoyed it that much~
I just couldn't like this upload more. Maybe I am biased because this Nagoya area is my hometown (even though I have been here in Toronto for the past 12 years). I grew up near Nagoya and even visited the Battlefield (Sekigahara) when I was a cub scout (I just hated being a cub or boy scout when I was a kid) on its field trip. Nice to see you in a samurai armor (yoroi), and you actually look really cool in it! Also so glad to know that you went to a restaurant where locals go rather than a restaurant for tourists! One more thing that made me smile was that you bought "akafuku" from Mie on your way back. I totally enjoyed watching this vlog and am going to watch it again! Thanks, Norm.
Awww so glad that you enjoyed this enough to watch it twice~ thank you 😊
The video was realy interesting, love to hear about japanese history. The bloopers at the end were so good though ahaha :D
So glad you enjoyed it that much mate!!
Loved the video! For sure on my list for when I come to Japan. I absolutely love the idea of learning about Samurai history, one of the reasons I love Japanese culture so much
The armor that you donned belongs to a samurai named Honda Tadakatsu. He was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Ieyasu. Legends say that he was never once wounded after engaging in more than 50 battles. Thus called "The Warrior Who Surpassed Death". Very interesting figure you may want to check out!
Nice to see a different side to Japans history. Hope to see more like it ^_^ Really nice of the mayor to not only make time for you, but also assign someone to show you around. Best mayor ever.
Loved the bloopers at the end.
Awesome Job!!!! More Samurai videos would be nice. Loved the bloopers at the end - shows a bit of the "fun" you go through in what we get to see! Keep up the great work!
lol "fun" indeed~
Observing the battle of Sekigahara is a bucket list item for Japan
Amazing video ..btw 5:30 you have armor of Honda Tadakatsu. One of the most badass samurais ever 🖤
A really interesting video! now I want to read and to watch movies about the battle so badly. Nice work Norm, and thank you :)
This was a great video. Was waiting for this to come on the channel soon. And for the Mayor to allow someone to show you around like that. It is very nice of him. All the sights look amazing. Plus the bloopers. Showing the real struggles of videography. So true.
Another great start to my day. As a Japanese History major I really loved this one. Tokugawa history has been a major area of study for me and it was cool to get to see some of the battle areas at Sekigahara. And props to you for keeping your shoulders up in that armor.
Also, loved the little bloopers at the end, it's fun to see a bit of the process behind the finished product.
HEY! I have a strange question, but what school do you go to for Japanese history? I'm in the search for good schools.
Ahh the nature side of Japan is always so beautiful! Cannot wait to go back and see it again!
The outtakes at this end really take the cake!
Oh my this is so cool! I've always been interested in the Battle of Sekigahara. It encompasses some family history, or so legend has it. Thanks for sharing this piece of history.
The bloopers at the end are so real and interesting. Like when you get out of the city and go to these interesting little towns.
The level of hospitality that you can receive from out of the major Japanese cities never fails to amaze me!
(Samurai history is also something that I am very interested in as my wife has samurai ancestry in her family)
I’m really impressed with the mayor giving you a guide! 😲The samurai outfit was amazing! Glad the weight isn’t as heavy as the real thing, my back would be in painnnn.
That’s so true that locals never really get how amazed we are by their surroundings. And I only like to eat local when I’m traveling! Tourist food usually isn’t as good imo!
Is that one of those politician loudspeaker cars? 😆
Wow this place looks amazing, I’m really into all the Samurai history so being able to go to events like that looks so cool. Loved the outtakes too!
Love videos with a deeper dive into Japan’s culture! Around the 2:00 mark when you’re walking by the samurai armor I saw a friend’s family crest! So cool! She’s now going through the family books to see how they contributed to the battle there.
That’s amazing!
If y’all find anything, keep me updated! I’d love to know~
Thanks for another video, cant wait to watch as I am very interested in Samurai :D
Glad to have you here as always mate!
I love the bloopers!
So...I am familiar with that battle mainly because I love the Samurai Warriors games so I've learned some from the games and learned more because the games made me want to research more.
Where I live is quite close to some battle sites from the civil war in the U.S. that have been preserved. It's pretty cool to see stuff like that. Thanks for sharing some from Japan.
How kind of the mayor to have you chauffeured with a guide! Goes to show the Japanese hospitality is top notch 👌🏼. Loving the bloopers! 😆👍🏼
Heading to Nagoya and Ogaki in weeks! Absolutely stoked.
It’s just a hop skip and a jump from ogaki
And really cool to see where worlds collided!!
Not gonna lie, I was literally reading up about Sekigahara just a week ago!
Steven Chua amazing timing!!
Sekigahara is a cool place! There is SOOOO much History.
Another great video. It’s definitely harder than it looks to get those shots. I love the out takes! 😂😂😂 Interesting history info. Those warriors were extremely tough.
Loving the bloppers part!!!! Such a great place to visit! So much history! And overall your excitement was on point!
Wow! That’s an awesome trip, and so kind of the mayor to set you up with a special tour!
Also, I like those bloopers. 🦅😂
I was surprised that he eve made time for me let alone set me up with a tour!
Tokyo Lens : After seeing this, and the whole Conan O’Brien thing, I think Japanese mayors are charming.
Maybe it’s to make up for the Election season nuisances 😅
The samurai aspect in his video was really interesting. I love reading about the history because it's such an important part of a landand its culture. You looked great as a samurai.
I also agree with finding all the places the locals go to because thus way you get to know a place beside it's touristic aspects.
Your bloopers were really funny. Thank you for including them.
That was fun to watch. The place looks amazing...
It was so cool to get to see it with my own eyes~
@@TokyoLens Thanks for the video.
Good video Norm and this looks interesting as I love history and I would like to learn more about the samurai
That intro was SUCH A TEASE. Great video, super interesting. I couldn't agree more with your statement about eating where the locals eat; best way to actually see the people and community. That ending though!
Really glad that ending spoke to you~
I didn’t know if I would end up going out
But just had to go!!
Love the out takes at the end and it was really nice how the locals wanted to show you the area.
can't wait to go back to Japan!
I’ve been to Sekigahara (actually twice)! I studied all the historic figures and spent an entire day walking to the different battle sites. The next day I attended a small festival and a theatre. It was really fun!
twice!! thats amazing
its a great place to be though
I always love hearing about stuff relating to the Samurai, and the armour looks fantastic!
I got to say, as a historic reenactor myself you definitely get sympathy! Armour is not light by any means and can get damn hot quickly if you're not used to it! I wouldn't mind actually wearing a suit of that myself though if I ever get the opportunity!
Yea it was DEFINITELY hot and heavy lol
Spent like an hour in it
How they did days in it is beyond me....
@@TokyoLens The most respected people within the reenactment community tend to be the water-bearers. Can't imagine why lmao
Loved the music! Made me feel like I was watching an anime :) Also, the bloopers were hilarious xD
lol glad you enjoyed that! I aimed for a bit of a RPG feel to it lol
@@TokyoLens The drone shots with the music under it actually reminded me of Kimi no Nawa :) Also, you looked awesome in the samurai armor!
Dutchie Abroad thank you 😊
I really like this style, a dual storytelling. Loving that new creative style Norm! 頑張って!💪🔥
Cheers mate!!
I am glad you liked it
I did a few like this while my brother Alexander was here and started to love the style~
@@TokyoLens Also love those bloopers at the end😂
Please add in more bloopers for the end I loved it you are such a genuine person. Always love the energy in your videos keep up the amazing work
OMG the bloopers at the end made me nearly spit my breakfast XD! Love this!
This is truly unique content that is super interesting to watch. Thanks for video and keep them coming!
Thank you so much~
This looks like such a cool place to visit. always love seeing the smaller towns outside of the big cities
tried on samurai armour at Matsuyama Castle, so cool
lol the irony of it all....
Ive been to that castle a few times and still havent tried on armor
guess I gotta go back....
Such a wonderful episode. Norm, you are so good at what you do. Thank You!
This is so cool! I've never been to Sekigahara! Lol the bloopers... I remembered those days in high school!! (During the exam season, you hear candidates name like mantra outside the school like that.....crazy!) ... and you know the good stuff... yes Akafuku is sooo gooood :P
Akafuku really is the best!!
I am loving the bloopers "wow that bird was distracting" Lol
Update: that bird and me have become good friends now. Good guy. Lol
The "interruptions" bloopers at the end really had me laughing. 😂😂😂 Especially the last one because you can just barely see your face and the look of humorous exasperation you had.
This video was incredible. Educational, entertaining, just wonderful all around. Thanks for giving us this unique video; it’s definitely one I’ll come back to watch again!
Hi Norm love the history of Japan
This definitely was a fun one 😊
Great Video showing the countries history. Very nice mayor to take the time to show you the view and to get you a tour guide.
Beautiful place! Loving those bloopers at the end!!
Nice we got the story alongside seeing the battlefield. Really cool
I heard your podcast discussion on how you put all of this together so I was anticipating this release. Fascinating mixture of current presentations and historical lessons. (Even your bloopers give a taste of life in Japan)
Love the juxtaposition of eating sushi/sashimi in samurai armor. LOL on the outtakes, darn those shinkansen tunnels. Looks like another beautiful location to add to my list for future visits.
That was great of the mayor to let you tour the different sites. I was wondering about doing some more cultural activities when I go back to Japan and now this has been added my list. Thanks!
The bloopers at the end were funny and I know your pain of the loudspeaker drive-by, lol.
That was great! Love the outtakes! 😂👍
What an amazing adventure! It was great that you were able to meet with the Mayor and they then took you around to guide you !
the video was Amazing .
fantastic place and great work
keep going in this content friend
Thank you~
Great video Norm. You looked great Weston the samurai costume. Also the bloopers made me laugh.
Love the historical places, would Love to go there one day.
I'm diggin' the secret service guy following you at 8:59
Love the bloopers! My partner was watching with me and now I have to re-watch your videos with him 🤣 You have a new fan lol
Awww thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it!
And welcome!!!
I can’t believe I caught a video right after you posted it! Absolutely love watching your videos- I’ll be visiting Japan in June and watching your videos has made me change or include things on the itinerary I made. As much as this video makes me want to visit that area, I don’t have enough time or money on this trip to go. That being said, it does make me want to pick up where i left off with researching my clan, Heike Clan. Anyways, thank you for the videos! I look forward to watching them, both old and new.
i absolutely love the blooper bits ........ and the rest also
Hahaha I laughed so much in the end! loved the video, how cool to find these kind people who randomly show you around the area, so lovely of them! Very interesting subject about samurai, definitely would love to hear more :)
That was AMAZING! Looking forward to a LOT more videos of this area. Thank you Norm 💜☯️✨😁
Oh ... and the armor looked cool ... I tried some on last year and could barely move!
Right?!!!!???
HOW DO THEY MOVE?! lol
😂😂😂 I love all of the outtakes at the end! That bird was rather distracting 😂
Much love from Arizona ❤️ ❤️
such a distracting bird....
Very enjoyable video!! “When oppotunities present themselves, you pretty much have to jump on them.” Yes, yes, yes I agree!
Like others, I really loved to bloopers, the bird one was super relatable for me (as an ornithologist I tend to do a excited freak out whenever there are cool birds - or distracting birds). I really loved this entire video too, I am really interested in history in general and it's always exciting to learn a bit about other countries' history. It would be nice to have an opportunity to learn about Japanese history someway or another when/if I someday manage to travel to Japan, I love including bits and pieces of history in my travels (even here in my own country, I tend to be the "history organizer" for our trips).
Great video and so interesting too! Thanks for sharing it :)
This video is super interesting, definitely worth the binge to the past. 👏
That's so cool Norm! So glad you're getting the chance to experience a different aspect of Japanese culture. Looked like a good time.
Great episode thank you. (The bloopers were hilarious!)
norm another great video remember every pebble and leaf has a story if you are patient and listen - you have the unique position to share these story's with us from your wonderfull perspective
Such a beautiful comment
Thank you so much~
That was so cool!
Also, blooper reel! Also cool.
the outtakes ahahaha xD I laughed way to hard on the last one xD
Nice video Norm, thank you for taking us on your journey!
Always getting ideas for sightseeing from your channel!
Amazing history looked cool if you had the boots too!!!
Loved the bloopers!!!! 😂
Thanks for this, Norm. I'll be in Nagoya in July. Might have to check this out.
Norm I've been reading amd learning about the samurai culture quite a bit over these past few months (you may remember the book I had that night - samurai related ww) and to have this video created was so awesome. Another great video, the jumping back and forth was a good way to keep multiple things all relevant and interesting. Loved the ending🤣
I love when your videos start with the word adventure. You proved your point that you keep saying in your videos. Jump out of your comfort zone, smile say hi and good things might happen. The mayor and the guy driving you around are awesome. Becarful mentioning birds in your video. We don't want another pigeon take over lol oh and by the way you looked amazing in the custome.
Yes I edited it, twice lol. I was making dinner and watching/typing 😂
Really interesting! Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
It's so terrific to see how passionate the mayor is about his area's history.
Personal chauffeur-driven guided tour? You sure make the most of that Canadian charm! :-)
7:45 Battlefield memorial outside the middle school? Cool! When I was a kid the best we could do was an oilfield pumpjack across the street from the school playground.
You really rock the samurai armor, by the way. I think it's a good look for you (especially the horned helmet!). You should wear it more often '-)
Dude seems like you had a great time! Looked epic in the samurai armour
Stay till the end for lolz!~ hahaha. This was an awesome video! How lucky are you! It seems to me that to live during the samurai period would be a terrifying lifetime. But I'm not japanese, so I cant even imagine. At the same time, it looks to have been very honorable and beautiful in a way.
It’s one of those things that we can only imagine. But I’m glad I got to meet so many people who are so passionate and willing to share!!
@@TokyoLens That's true... History is History, anyways ^-^ However, I think it would be rewarding to be a history professor, or at least a tour guide, haha.
Man really enjoyed seeing this. I loved the old samurai gear and the food looked amazing but by far the best moment for me was "wow that bird was distracting" :')
Was a very distracting bird... lol
Awesome video! Those bloopers at the end were hilarious :P
This video was so interesting! Love how you edited and conected various scenes :)
Yooo this video was awesome!! And how cool was it that you got a personal tour of the area! Really enjoyed this vid. The bloopers were perfect😂😂
I was Very lucky to get that tour
So much gratitude~
Love the historical sights! The bloopers tho😂
enjoyed the out takes.....and the rest of the video as always ;)
This was a great video! Very interesting history!
Your enthusiasm is so infectious Norm!
Awww thank you~
Love the new style