My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First Responder. Most of the channel content focuses on exploring the stunning wilds of north Japan, as well as local history, culture, festivals, and cuisine. Follow me on Instagram (@quinlan) and Twitter (@GonorthJ).
Humans make mistakes; perhaps the person who rang the bell didn't know the sacred rule of paying respect to shrines in Japan. However, a heartfelt apology from the offender should have been accepted by the local and the issue didn't have resulted that far.
If you ever get up to Aomori prefecture and are interested, I'm an American Canoe Association Coastal Kayaking Instructor. I'd be glad to give you a free course to give you some "Street Creed" in future paddle videos.
I go to Aomori all the time! That sounds fantastic! You have an extra canoe or are we talking about a Midwestern-style 2-person canoe? Either way, I'm interested, send me an email or direct message through your social media of choice. All my info is on the RU-vid channel page or gonorth.jp
@@GoNorthJapan No canoes, I have sit-on-top and sit-in style kayaks . Oh yeah, I forgot Japanese call everything a canoe. I train at Lake Towada, good video material.
I think this is just a mess of over tourism, same as Spain. But Japanese case, it’s happening only a small area in Kyoto. It seems the guy has a Japanese wife, so ,,. So probably Japanese need your business success and you tube more than now to bring tourists to the mountains..😊 i say your viewer “come over to Japan!! It’s extremely cheap now!!
I don't mind the manikins as they help to explain and illustrate how the mines would have been - but I do agree with you that the loud speakers would not be my preference. I think I'd find the mine a bit overwhelming in a sensory way, and the loud speakers would be too much. What an interesting place though, the history of it is fascinating to me and it would be a place I would at least like to attempt to visit. I'm glad you mentioned earthquakes as I was wondering about that and it would have been something that might have discouraged me from visiting the mine. Thanks for showing us all these interesting and off the beaten track places. I always recommend this channel to anyone who wants to get a broader view of what Japan has to offer.
I've tried natto on it's own twice when I was younger and was not a fan. The third time I tried it I liked it more because I added soy sauce and omitted the mustard lol. Now that I know I can add things like egg, nori, and kimchi I can eat it just fine. And the sliminess doesn't bother me since it's just like okra.
It is absolutely criminal how underappreciated northern Japan is. Luckily, I am part of that 2% - thanks for continuing to share your love for the region and highlight all these out-of-the way attractions people may rarely hear about.
I like the mannequins because they add nostalgia and changes over the years. The songs would be great to hear. Maybe they should just turn the volume down a bit 🤔. Great video, thank you 😊
Thanks for another great video. It is always very interesting, and i liked the mannequins very much. It shows how the people were working in the mines. So yeah, thanks again.
Oniga-jo, funny (and, of course, stunning) place to be talking about a deep mine, but it works! Thanks Quinlan. The loud-loudspeakers would drive me batty. I think it's a kind of thing common in Japan, though, right?
Ahahaha, oniga-jo is the perfect place to talk about anything and everything! Yeah- the loudspeakers are unfortunately common. Lots of boats use them too, which I find pretty annoying even if I'm not on the boat, just nearby..
Seems like the mannequins and music are an attempt to do a Disney type experience. Just seems a bit out of place. I'd visit though. Thanks for the heads up.
I was wondering where the mannequins/animatronics were early in the video. I've been to the Sado Kinzan twice and they have them there too. Oh, and in Aomori the displays in the Seikan Train Ferry Memorial Ship have great dioramas with mannequins. I'm a fan of the displays withe the mannequins. I wouldn't want poor museum volunteers trying to demonstrate those mining & shipping tasks.
The mannequins remind me of that abandoned village I saw on another channel. You don’t expect to see anything out of the ordinary but then you come across the mannequins.
It seems from the video that the Manequins describe how mining was done , so in essence they describe a part of the life of the miners , so I believe they should be there in order to tell their story ( the life of the miner . As far as the sound is concerned , I believe it should be limited to maybe a few old songs since these songs are also a part of the daily life of the Japanese Miners . A Constant flow of sound though would be a distraction , since someone would have to constantly try to understand what the announcement is saying and so forth and that would be tiresome .
I feel the mannikins add layer of realism to the experience. They allow the visitors to see what it would truly be like to work in the mine over the many centuries.
Agree with your comments re the loudspeaker annoucements/noise. There is a series of mines near me (in the UK) which has guided tours - they leave it silent inside and the atmosphere is amazing (by which I mean, creepy)
As far as the mine being an educational resource I would think the mannequins are necessary to demonstrate the history of the mine. It would be interesting to pan the local rivers and creeks and see if there is any placer gold still there.
There is! You can still pan for gold there. Apparently you don't get enough for it to be financially interesting, but as an activity for kids they do it there since you can find little gold specks!
Wow - a really fascinating tour! I think the mannequins are helpful; okay, perhaps a tad creepy - but they do tend to demonstrate well various aspects of the mine’s complex history. Many thanks for sharing this adventure!
Exciting video. Didn't know about such a place :) I think it would be nice if they have part of the trail quiet and without mannequins :D just for comparison :D
Beautiful! I wonder if it's good to explore this trail in the fall months or October and November? Would there be other people or would it be a pre-frozen wasteland?
How old are you and did you ever broke your nose maybe? You look like you havent slept well and your eyes look inflamated. Why would you mix it with lemon juice its an antibiotik?
I'm Gen X! And yeah- being raised without health insurance in the States, I broke my nose as a kid and never got to go the hospital or have it looked at. With all the wild stuff in my childhood, I'm just happy to be alive. That's my generation! And thanks for saying I look like shit. I came by it honestly!
@@GoNorthJapan Well i didn't say you look like shit but sure i think you are selfaware. About your nose, i broke mine too as a child but since bone is very flexible and surrenders to pressure you can always shape it. It might take a couple years and some determination but its possible. i did it and its almost completely straight now, only i can still see the dent others dont see it at all only when i point it out. The younger you are the better but you are definetely not too old, im talking about 60+ where it can get critical for some for different reasons. About your eyes i think you need to sleep more, with all lights off especially and go more into the sun, maybe outside at all and have relaxing walks, if you can, in nature. Maybe you look at the screen too much aswell, which could be why your eyes look inflamated but it could also be an allergic reaction if you take any supplements or eat canned or frozen foods. Many screens offer a nightmode which makes it a little better if you have no option. Edit: also a question but do you grind your teeth while asleep? It could be that your sleep just isnt as regenerating as it should be, especially when you have trauma or alot of stress in general. Try sorting it out and dont endulge in mental stimulants too much they dont help you in the long run they only distract you from getting ahead. Edit Edit: Im interested in your Diet, if you would like to open up about it, maybe we can find out whats suiting you. It can shorten your life by decades if you eat the wrong foods and make you age drastically. Also: Have you ever done an DNA test? You know one of those stupid ones, AncestryDNA or whatever. They are not trustworthy but they can offer some information. Much love, Herald
