24 Hours With a Japanese Hermit in a Hidden Village

Spending 24 hours with a Japanese Hermit in a bear-infested village that can't be reached. What could go wrong?

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[TokyoLens]

*Notification Squad and Trifecta squad love!! (If you're new... I usually chat in the comments for the first hour!)*
From the search, to the mountain hike, to the journey, the hermit, the bear, and the broken finger… this may be our wildest adventure of this year (so far)!
Thank you so much to the Patreon Squad who made this possible (6 months of setup and work!!) - Could not have done it without you
And to each of you who joined and always comment and chat down below, thank you and I can't wait for our next adventure!
If you want to help make videos like this possible, come connect and hang out with me on Patreon! I'd love to get to know you!

[andresil]

You know what? When you uploaded this video you gave one of the best gifts this grandpa could get. It’s evident his immense love for the village and its history and how much it meant to him. By recording it and posting, you made it “immortal” and ensured that this village and this sweet grandpa will never be forgotten, even more, admired from millions of people all over the world.

[bbbb-ycgk]

i love how you can tell hes been waiting years to talk about how much he loved and adored the place that hes lived his entire life. hes so passionate and it is written all over his mannerisms and his words. could almost make a homie cry..

[DanateDMC]

It's actually adorable to see old people speak about their past so happily. It's clear these people want to share their story and even if they are a bit shy, they want to be know and I find it wonderful.

[giveapplefritters]

I cried when Izumi-san said this was probably his last year seeing his village. In a way, it's incredible and incredibly sad to think this video might be the last he gets to see of his own home in the future for the rest of his life. As always, incredible mini documentary! I always appreciate the super unique stories you get to tell.

[tccandler]

99% of YouTube is wasted space and empty visual calories... THIS video resides safely in the leftover 1%. Well done capturing something truly special. Loved this video.

[Shogoeu]

He looks so happy, visiting his home village, deep in the mountains. I'd be happy if I could still walk by myself, at the age of 88.

[AbroadinJapan]

You absolute mad lad 😂
This was the most Tokyo Lens video ever. Next up I want to see you discover some sort of long lost treasure under the sea.

[IllusiveAdventures]

Honestly really glad he still gets visitors.
I can imagine being able to talk and share a meal with others would be a very special occasion.

[Brett.]

In July my wife and I got lost in the mountains of ASO, Kyushu. She is from Kumamoto. We drove roads that were barely accessible by car. If our rental car company saw this they would have canceled our insurance I'm sure. We saw alot of what you are showing and it brought back so many memories I got chills. Your videos are incredible. I'm really happy there's people like you showing Japan as it actually is. Thank you!

[chrisembryclimbing]

"Documentaries" like this is what YouTube SHOULD be about. So thankful for you taking the time to make this, and blessed being able to watch the journey, but most importantly hear the story and see what is left of the town, but be able to relive it later on thanks to technology. So well done, thank you again.

[lisahinton]

Look how lovely Izumi-san is, feeding the dog that used to belong to someone. He cares about everything, and realizes we all interconnect. Thank you for showing such a beautiful place, inhabited by a beautiful soul. Though he's in the sunset of his life, I do hope Izumi-san gets to spend many more healthy and happy seasons at his village.

[cronkthecrunk]

Man that's a heartbreaking story and even more heartbreaking that your new friend is on the decline. I hope he gets another summer and I hope you two get many more years to converse 🙏

[rydillo]

I feel like Kuro the dog will become some kind of mythical forest spirit, he looks so majestic.

[bigclutchking]

He is the only older person who didn't lie about walking miles to school unlike our Parents.

[Wynnie.]

I’m pleasantly surprised by how “unhermit-like” the hermit is. He’s very friendly and sociable. I hope things work out for him <3

[seaour]

88 years old! you could have fooled me! he's so full of life! this man is an absolute treasure. he even has a little friend who comes by and checks in on him. omfg i wish i could trek out there and visit.

[DNarryJulieTon]

This hurts my heart. I feel sad for his loneliness, yet a feeling of happiness for him being able to live the rest of his life in such a place that makes him feel whole. I'm so beyond grateful that you were able to take this trip and visit him. I am grateful that you were able to capture this moment to keep in our memories. Thank you Norm.

[megantran]

88 years young?? He's so with it, his memory is great, and he's so agile for 88! He is so impressive and it obviously has to do with his active lifestyle.

[rabiesbiter]

You're so lucky. I wouldn't even want to see the village without Izumi-san in it. Without him, it's just some old houses, trees, bears and a dangerous hike. With him, it's at least somebody's home. Thank you for sharing this video with the world.