Japan - A short travel film

Shot & Edited by Charlie Johnston
Music licensed from Musicbed: Jessamine by AJ Hochhalter

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Project Description
This is a short travel video of my 2 1/2 week trip around Japan in late November 2016. Japan is an amazing country with a unique coexistence between the old and the new that sometimes boggles the mind of a foreigner. At its heart lies a beautiful country, filled with generous and polite people always willing to help a lost stranger with map reading issues.

During my brief visit, I passed through Tokyo, Shirahama, Kumano Kodo, Koya San, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and some strange and wonderful places in between. I hope you enjoy the video I've made of this little journey and many thanks to all the people I met along the way!

Gear:
Sony A7rii
DS1 Gimbal
Sony 24mm-70mm f4
Sony 50mm f1.8

Edited in Premiere Pro & After Effects

[ThePirateHunter]

It's been my dream to go to Japan since I've been a little child, but my family is poor and we could never afford it.
Now I'm 25 and I've managed to save enough money to finally go to Japan this summer, it's a dream that has come true.
Everytime I watch this video I start to cry because this soon isn't going to be a dream; it's gonna be a reality.


The cinematography and the music are so touching, really, well done.

Little update:
I went there last summer and am now back safely in my hometown. At first I was a little scared that I may had too high expectations of a country I've never been to, you know like you project certain ideals to a certain entity. However, I can now say that my trip to Japan was truly magical. I loved each and every moment of it! Thank you all so much for the nice words and support, I hope all of you will be able to fulfill your dreams as well <3

[zsnrfwm]

I’m Japanese and I just love the way you edit this video and it made me calm and relax. Thank you for sharing the beauty of our country .

[nada]

Japan is a perfect mix of traditional and modern living ♡

[khangrikyiduk]

Technology + spirituality + ethnicity = Japan ❤❤❤❤❤

[cham]

日本に生まれて良かったって思う。
海外旅行もいいけどもっと国内を旅したいって思えた。
この動画を作ってくれた方ありがとうございます。

[saniasudan]

Japan is a whole different planet
Would love to go there
Love Japan ♥

[leopgs]

This video is awesome! Thanks for sharing it.

[guxcvio]

カナダからの愛

i am using google translate so i hope this makes sense. i am not japanese but i would like to say i love japan, japanese people, and their culture, they seem like such great people and their culture and traditions are so beautiful <3
love, from canada 🇨🇦

[unknown]

日本をこんなにも美しく撮って下さってありがとうございます。
貴方の祖国にもどうか幸多からんことを。

[pjqjfde]

映像が美しすぎて一本映画見た気分。
これ見たら日本に行きたくなった。日本に住んでるけど。

[mikamusarde]

Best Video of Japan and how this country succeed to mix tradition present and futur. Very touching. I love Japan. Kiss from France

[chensharon]

日本が大好きで日本語を勉強しています
日本の美しさを友達に伝えたいんです！
今まで日本に行ったことがまだないけど
来年行こうと思います！

[Perkkool]

美しい。
私はなんていい国に生まれたんだろう。

そして今 なぜかオススメに…

[rawat]

I ❤️ 🇯🇵 and also Japanese people 😘 from 🇮🇳

[AntonioMartinez-rnjm]

I love Japan 🇯🇵 it’s very wonderful culture 😊

[tomygun]

My goal is to visit Japan in 2023. I know they’re starting to reopen their borders next month in June, but I want to make sure everything is back to normal. Never stop dreaming for your goals 🇯🇵🎌

[wami]

日本人だけど
日本の「和」な雰囲気が
マジでだいすき世界一美しい
誇りです

[zouandrew]

I wish I could travel all around Japan. My heart trembles just thinking about it. Hopefully, one I’ll be able to, along with my best friend.

[yasminflower]

I'm literally obsessed with Japan😍😍

[kaal]

I love Japan I love their culture Japanese do everything with such devotion and art
It makes the country more spiritual and more beautiful

I hope one day I am going to explore this beautiful country