He Escaped The Matrix 

That looks like one happy man, puts a smile on my face.

Reading the comments I find it amazing that many of us consider Rupert's life the way life was meant to be, but most of us ended up on the treadmill, buying stuff we don't need with money we got from a job we don't like.

no job, no debt, no bills, beautiful views, real fresh food and water, good health and excercise, just wow.. its incredible!

“To have nothing, is maybe Everything.” Well said!

He didn't just escaped The Matrix, He found happiness.

His saying," Maybe not having anything is actually having everything!" Profound, isn't it?

His laughter just fills my soul with peace and happiness…. This is what I call being successful in life.

I can't help but notice how much he laughs inbetween his conversations. He seems genuinely happy doing this and I want it more than ever now.

"I guess my dream is to buy a mountain and have a sign at the bottom: go away" Loved this quote, even if it wasn't supposed to be anything special. It just seemed really genuine like his care nature and life around him

3:30 "Imagine if it doesn't work - but the good thing about nature is that it always works" I love this so much :)

I live on Yonaguni Island and feel comfortable here even though 70% of this island is filled with elderly people. I lived my life in Tokyo for 3 years after graduating from college but life there didn't suit me, I felt like I was burdened with everything, especially work which always had to be done quickly. On this island I became a vegetable farmer with my mother and I liked it 🇯🇵

my favourite part of the video was when Rupert showed us that you don't always have to sell something to others, instead of focusing on what other consumers want, just focusing on yourself and providing enough for your own needs is all you really need. when Rupert was picking out the tea leaves, he made me realize that I don't have to a million dollars in my bank account to be happy, but just having enough to provide for myself and my loved ones is enough in this world.

This guy found what all of us seek and few of us ever find.. "a small measure of peace"

Can we take a moment to appreciate how well shot this video is?

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived“

My favourite moment is when Rupert showed the method of regulating water level in the reservoir by plugging or unplugging the overflow pipe. Also, how he showed no bitterness or anger when visiting the concreted river. Whilst he opposed it, he did not let his peace to be disturbed by it, he was not angry, at least he did not show it.

His energy is so contagious. I smiled everytime he laughed.. Rupert is truly blessed, he just radiates peace and joy.

Rupert feels like the old sage one walks in search of wisdom on a fantasy lore movie. This guy has all the right vibes. We need more life of Rupert please.

Rupert's attitude toward life was my favorite part of the episode. He seems like a kind soul.

Here's plan B, kids

Its so odd seeing an adult, especially his age, being so genuinely and simply happy... I've always wanted something like this since I was a kid but before I knew it I was too far in life to go back, or maybe not, who knows.

The fact that he smiles more a day than most of us says everything

The beauty of having a simple life

I’m so happy i came across this channel, seeing this man living his dream and breaking the cycle gives me hope, less is more indeed💚

"I've got enough time in the day to... play with my rice". This guy seems so content. He understands true value. I wish him all the best. I hope he gets his mountain :)

I cannot describe the immense joy and sadness this film brought me. Beautiful film.

Such a lovely character and a humble man! This made my day! When he said he wanted to buy a mountain and put up a sign, "Go away". I can deeply relate to that! Thank you for this life-affirming video!

This man is so pure, loved every minute of it, thank you!

Rupert looks so genuinely happy. It reinforces my belief that humans require a basic stoic lifestyle to remain happy.

You know what's crazy? That a video like this is considered to be a unique and almost radical way of living.. considering this was every day life for our ancestors.

Rupert is living life to the fullest, experiencing, and appreciating every moment of it!

Omg.. he’s so adorable! I love his spirit and the way he chooses to live. The entire video was wholesome.❤

not gonna lie, after last 2 months of stress just to pass another semester in uni, this looks amazing, so peaceful, so happy, this looks like THE dream life

Dude has an Aura of goodwill around him.

Your joy is so genuine that it captivated me. I'm very happy for you Rupert.

One of the best videos I ever watched on YT. The simplicity and closeness to nature of this man is incredible. He not only escaped the matrix but the most important things he found are Peace and True happiness... No show-off, no societal pressure, just you with your close ones and nature. I really crave this kind of life. God bless him

"Imagine if it doesn't work, but the good thing about nature is it always works." Beautiful wisdom from experience.

This guy is absolutely insane... and I love every minute of it. Such peace and tranquility. I am in admiration and honestly a bit jealous of him. May he live a long and peaceful life.

One of the best videos I ever watched on YT. The simplicity and closeness to nature of this man is incredible. He not only escaped the matrix but the most important things he found are Peace and True happiness... No show-off, no societal pressure, just you with your close ones and nature. I really crave this kind of life. God bless him😊

My hometown "Yamagata City" is also located in the countryside of Japan. The nature, water, and air are very clean, the local food is delicious, and it is a very peaceful and safe city that is self-sufficient and relatively resilient to emergencies. We would like all travelers from overseas to visit Yamagata City.

That’s some eco-therapy right there. What a way to be connected to nature. Walking and maintaining the water channels that nourishes the land looks so satisfying. 😌

I didn't expect you to make a film about Rupert again. This is such a wonderful gift! This man is a gift. How is he able to maintain such a sense of humor, an easy attitude to life, a sincere smile, love for animals, for nature, the ability to be content with little? Half an egg for breakfast! I almost choked when I remembered my breakfast... I really admire Rupert and the dignity he lives with despite the hard work and injustice that forced his family to move into a new home.

i love how he loved everything in nature, and even it kind of piss him off he always finds humor to it (like the mosquito ;D). this is a happy man and his happiness is contagious ^_^

After i'm done dealing with my family's financial problems ,i wish to live like this man in every sense possible🍃🍀,thank you for providing such a calm and tranquil video ,this video gave me peace

everyone, ignore tate, ignore pressure, ignore what society tells you who you should be, this is who we are, this man is living proof of all the things you really need, and that is gratitude, and contemptuous outlook on your life

Some ppl will call him crazy . But i think he find the true happiness and peace in his life !!! Big respect !!! Its a hard hard work to live like that.

this is such a amazing video, thank you for this. Keep on doing what you are doing

This man is in such a pleasent state. The peace in simplicity and his overall attitude is infectious. I loved this.

オーストラリアに住む日本人です。 子供達が大きくなったら母国に帰郷し、こんな生活をする事が今の夢です。 素晴らしい日本の自然を紹介してくださりありがとうございます❤

This reminds me of the animated Japanese movie named The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki, in which the mother quits the city life for the sake of her children; same as Rupert she starts growing her own rice and plantations facing the adversities of nature in the rural countryside. She would soon realize that this is what got her through grief. It's one of my favorite movies ever and I recommend you watch it if you liked this documentary :)

People can find peace of mind living with nature. It's hard work but satisfying in one's soul. Good luck, Rupert, and more good health to you.❤

I just discovered your Chanel. Pure life , just joy, and discovering the beauty of life in simplicity and empathy , love it .

That lake at 4:10 is unbelievably beautiful, wow. Respect to Rupert for making such a beautiful life for himself.

In our village my family is the only one who still chooses to grow our own rice, and without insecticides. However over the past couple of years the rice fields surrounding our fields have started to use kinds of chemicals. Which in days when our fields are filled with water, flows into ours. Hence affecting all the fields in the areas. One side of our fields are affected, luckily the other side isn't. A stream of water separates these fields. These chemicals aren't just affecting our fields but also all the living organisms and plants that is native to the area. For some reason i have noticed spraying insecticides have only invited further more unknown pests. We also harvest our rice manually. As for difficulty, i say it is hardwork. Takes us a week at most. But it's nice knowing we grew it, harvested it, and we get to eat it. We give some to all our relatives living in the town. At the end of the year our entire kin from all around the state gathers to celebrate the new year, with new rice 😂

The contentment and happiness in your soul is overflowing. You are in the spot where your being just loves where you are. Your laughs tells a lot. Thanks for your story.

That lake is stunning! What a beautiful, hard-working, simple, productive and happy life!

I'm 21, I want a similar lifestyle to this. I currently live in the USA in suburbia nightmare... I've gotten city warnings because I don't use herbicides on my lawn and I don't trim my trees in my OWN backyard. I feel so relaxed and free around mountains, water and nature. I love when there's community and everyone is getting along., everyone is so disconnected here...I lived 5 years overseas where there isn't so many rules and the shift it had on my mind is incredible. Not to say one place is better than another, but I've found a certain kind of balance I seek. I can't even find regular food in the grocery store without spending hundreds of dollars, everything is full with processed garbage.

What a lifestyle. Most of us have lost our minds, haven't we? Living the ratrace while Mr Rupert is enjoying playing with his healthy & low-emission rice.

I can definitely relate. I am currently working and devoting my life to moving to japan and living rurally. Good for this guy, he is amazing!

Just watched this again Rupert. You make me smile every time i watch your videos; love the high vibes.

I cried, watching this video. Im so caught up in the city rat race. Even though im somewhat financially stable, life feels so grim. This video made me feel the most peace I have felt in years man :(

The way he talks and expresses himself has such a child like innocence to it, being impressed and laughing by such small things that we often don't pay attention to... Rupert has definitely learned how to enjoy life to the max!

He's literally living my absolute dream. Miss Japan every single day, and this would be absolutely ideal.

amazing photos and video, the shots were beautiful, loved the moving image feel the mini docu-episode had, and Rupert is fantastic

After watching a bee documentary this hit hard especially when he said “the good thing about nature, it always works”

They asked what was our favorite moment in the film, and it literally consists of only best moments....Such a beautiful film capturing simple love for life and everything it gives us. Rupert is a great man and I aspire to be like him!

What an inspiration, what we've all lost is a peaceful life.

Thanks for making a simple documentary in a very beautiful way. An inspiration for the likes of us as we are thriving to move forward happily. Keep doing it as much as you like.

this is the third video i've watched since yesterday about back to roots living and what i'm becoming aware of is how my anxiety is slipping away JUST by watching these videos. REALNESS OF LIFE, no need to pretend to be who you're not restores man unto himself.

He looks so happy and satisfied with his life.

You two created a great atmosphere throughout the video. I really enjoyed watching it. It was very calming.

This is possibly the best video i have ever seen on youtube, since 2008... im so happy for rupert that he's living my dream

Simple but also difficult, I imagine. A life like this requires a lot of patience, hard work, intelligence, observation, humility and perseverance. I wonder how long it took Rupert to get up and running and able to sustain himself.

His energy is so contagious. I smiled everytime he laughed.

What a wonderful man, really enjoyed watching this , thank you!

"maybe I like inconvenience". That was my conclusion about myself too. I lived in the city with everything taken care of. I was a minimalist with no stuff to bother me, the landlord fixed anything when it broke and I had internet, hot running water etc. Absolutely everything was taken care of and I was miserable. Now I live a lifestyle with one foot in modern life and one foot in this dudes life. I saw how my much older brother seemed to like inconvenience, and I tried it. I loved it, and he nodded approving in his wisdom.

I just visited Japan and spent a week driving around Kyushu. What a beautiful place it is. Seeing these rice farms, I literally thought to myself "I could move out here and live the most peaceful life"

I actually most enjoyed listening to your commentary... your words and quiet unassuming voice and simple thoughts are actually relaxing and comforting. ... just stumbled on this channel and instantly subbed.

Rupert, thank you for reminding us about the true meaning of life: "To have nothing is everything".

This was the way of life way back when urbanisation was lacking in my area ( north east of india ) I miss those days. Japan with fast pace development has able to keep its essence of bygone days but here all lost . I will happily go there n settle.

I love his simplicity and love for nature.His words at the end of this video "to have nothing is everything "....🙏 simply down to earth.

Thinking of the future of humanity means sustainability is key. Rupert definetely thinks and acts further than 98% of people. Definetely a goal to live like this!

I have a Rupert inside of me somewhere. Kinda lost to being grown up. Kinda lost in the midst of societal demands and expectations. I want to give my Rupert more space. I want to be curious, present and wise again. Just like when I was a child. Thanks for this. It was beautiful, and a gentle yet important reminder for me.

"What's your favorite moment of the whole clip?" Well, the whole clip. There wasn't a single a word, a single frame which wasn't beautiful. Mr. Rupert, as much as I can conclude from this single clip (which is the first clip of your channel that I watched), you are an amazing person with a very interesting and fun outlook on life. The way you joked your way around, the way you opened the little sluice gate in water channel and called it a waterfall, when you talked about scratching the car while subtly hinting "scratch" as if "embracing the imperfection", when you talked about your outlook on mechanization and modern consumerism, how you ended the clip with "nothing" and many more instances... it was so subtle yet so profound. It's such a blessing to look at life with the liveliness of a child and have the zeal to work your way so as to live your life at your desired pace. It takes courage, patience and enthusiasm but above all the attribute of "acceptance". You are blessed, Sir. I am glad I came across you in this lifetime. I'll keep tabs on your clips so that I am constantly reminded that there are people like me who too wish to live at their own pace and look at life with grandeur and amazement. Thankyou.

Seeing him laughing brings so much joy to my heart ❤ God bless his heart and all those involve making this film ❤❤❤

"Natural farming is observation really" ... love this! Me too. I also feel different when I'm in a forest setting, a natural place. It's real, I feel better.

With each episode of Ruperts beautiful life, he seems to become more comfortable with himself, which really displays a free man. I could watch hours of Rupert pottering around his home and village but rather he inspires me to get out in my own garden. Wonderful footage of a wonderful man and lifestyle.🙏

God bless this man. Such pure and infectious joy. I wish him and anyone else much love ❤️

this is the kind of freedom every person on this earth wanted. Peacefully on your own land away from stress and anxiety, living your life farming and raising kids in a very beautiful place such as this, truly an amazing way to spend your life.

Beautiful story. A treasure. I recently moved to the mountains. Quit my 9-5 job and the city life. It gets challenging sometimes but there is nothing like learning to co-exist with nature. The challenges make this life meaningful. It's funny how I have gotten comfortable with many spiders and bugs around me, they chill, I chill, sweet life. haha.

"What was your favorite moment of the film?" Hmmm. EVERYTHING!! ALL OF IT!!

Simply happy. Made me feel warm and wholesome.

I`m so glad you are living like this!

Simplicity is a royal lifestyle. It is the hardest to attain in this present world. Thank You Rupert for teaching us the meaning of being content with the simple things and giving value to nature.

One of my favourite quotes from doctor who is, "You don't need to OWN the world, just SEE it." Earlier this morning I went for a walk and saw a rich man sitting on the balcony of his mansion, watching the sunrise. I did the same but on the hill next to his property and I thought, "what took him a lifetime to afford, I'm doing for free." It's all about perspective, the little things and learning that life is not about money, or what others think about you. Life is simply experience.

Rupert, Rupert, Rupert my friend, your smile lights up the screen and conveys such a positive message. Good life brother.

What a bliss. May God bless this man. such an inspiration🙏❤☘

Such a great energy Rupert puts out, I myself (and dog) moved out to the bush here in the South of Australia last year on 9 acres with some batteries, solar panels, tiny little cabin and a water tank. I got sick and tired of the city and was stood down from my job as a school bus driver for not taking the thing that the government wanted us to take. Starting with a completely vacant bock of land in the mountains was and still is a huge challenge. Still working on running water, hot water.. but I've no mortgage, car payments or rising electricity bills. Winter is a bit rough, there's a lot of mud about. In summer we have deadly snakes and the risk of bushfires to worry about but it's hard to consider ever going back to a big city once you have had the free range human experience.

I can relate to this lifestyle as I live in rural Japan and moved from busy Bangkok. I can see the difference, life is beautiful, peaceful, and healthy in rural areas

This man makes me cry tears of joy :)