Why Live Here? World's Snowiest City Part 3 | Aomori, Japan 

Proposal: Exchange program between Aomori and Denmark. Aomori sends train specialists that can help train switches here in Denmark deal with minimal snow and ice and Denmark can send experts to help streamline heating and insulation in Aomori.

Greg.. Will you return in the summer when the snow is gone? That would be interesting to see Aomori without snow. Thanks for the 3 part videos.

I lived in this prefecture for 6 years and this city for 3. I worked snow removal for the city including some of the roads up to Jogakura. The real fun was opening passes in early April that can't be cleared during the winter. Those cute red poles marking the road are instead 7-ish meter bamboo with paint markings for depth. You have a bit of video with a 'lane wide snowmobile' stopped on the side of the road. For those passes this was the tool. Comfortably chewing 2 meters of snow into a funnel that might destroy a tree or produce a beautiful rainbow depending on where it's pointed. We used these in the city as well late in the year when the piles were getting high and traditional plows were unable to properly do the job. There's actually dozens of companies that do the work on small streets funded by the money you mentioned. The bidding process is made to keep thin margins and many competitors. Yielding fascinating dynamics with 'grass is greener' mentalities between different communities. You completely missed market street that is cleared with seawater. Through pumps to the peak of a curved road surface. Except for very cold nights salt was exclusively for bridges. And liberally applied in the areas of specific safety interest. Often both of where more youth are, and of newer infrastructure being more important. Don't forget that it can be too cold to snow. So to be a place where weather is stable for much snow might not actually be as frigid as you think.

This wraps up the snowiest city in the world series. I tried my best to answer all your questions. Hope you enjoy! If you haven't already, watch PART 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qqerKWp1kqs.html and PART 2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HDNN9W_wnEk.html

Wow. I never thought I’d say this this, but I think Canada could actually learn from Japan about dealing with snow. That “White Impulse” team was impressive and so Japanese. A perfect example of why Japanese society ‘works’, and is so resistant to disaster, etc.

10:07 Mikasa 20:58 Thanks for answering my question

Just finished part 2 a minute ago and here it is, what perfect timing!

Great video series. I love how we can see a often unseen part of Japan and all the uniqueness in how the Japanese deal with snowy conditions.

Aomori🍎 is a beautiful and enjoyable place in all seasons, not only in winter when it snows☃️ the most in the world, but also in spring when the cherry blossoms🌸 at Hirosaki Castle🏯 are the most beautiful in the world, in summer when the Nebuta Festival👹 is the most exciting in the world, and in autumn when the leaves turn bright red🍁 in Tsuta Numa Lake. When things return to nomal, come visit us!👍👍👍 Thank you for making this wonderful video!!!🥰

One thing that cannot be taken away from the Japanese is how they are very resourceful and aware of what they are doing. Thanks dor sharing.

Snow clearing is sooo satisfying to watch 🥰 P.S: Greg at the end just taking that big leap into the snowbanks is 100% a mood I can relate to.

the first few snowfalls are always beautiful and fun. it's a month after when everything is wet, slushy or icy and it's -15C outside that I'm completely over it and begging for spring (in toronto) haha. enjoyed this three part series greg

Thanks for another great series. I never thought I'd watch like 90 minutes of video on life in Aomori, but here I am, and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. You find topics in Japan that are rarely covered and do a great job presenting them and getting good footage. Also thanks for answer my question or a similar one to it!

What a wonderful and educational video! I truly enjoyed your videos Greg. From this 20 minutes video, I can learn that the Japanese are hardworking, persistent and very structured. In a way, they are also very thoughtful of what they do, always consider other people first.

I loved this series of videos (your videos are always great), as much as I love snow and because of that I went to Aomori this winter and last winter whenever I missed snow so much (it‘s so sad that here in Tokyo it almost never snows).

I lived in Aomori prefecture 04-06 and I loved the snow there! So much good skiing and snowboarding there! I hope I get to go back later in life sometime!

This was a really cool series. I went to Aomori in October when it was still snow-free and enjoyed the autumn colours in the surrounding area.

I loved your videos of Aomori, Japan.. Aomori, is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for posting Greg! Finally managed to be at your recent uploads on time

This was awesome Greg! I feel like airports in snowy cities all over the world could learn a lot from Aomori airport. Do you know if the city or prefecture requires annual car inspections because of the potential for rust? Where I grew up (Massachusetts) those were required by the state because of salt use on the roads during winter. Thanks again!

just finished part 3 and the series is interesting! thank you for the 3 part series! I'm also excited for the Okinawa videos!

Thanks for sharing mate

Love your videos, I can't wait to visit Japan!

Thank you for everyone for this, it was amazing to watch. I love snow too. 😁 🌨❄☃

Greg - An amazing 3-part Aomori compilation with excellent footage and snow-filled trivial facts. Deriving your cold weather experience from Winnipeg Canada, also gave a comparative outlook. Finally, by doing the Q&A from viewers on Part 3, it nicely tidied up some lingering unanswered questions. Bravo Greg!

Amazing 3 part video series, glad you did it as I have always wanted to see more of Aomori!

16:00 The monthly heating bill just about floored me when I went to Sapporo for a study abroad trip years ago. I showed up in late March when it was still pretty cold out, and I got socked with a 15,000 yen gas bill for my apartment. I heard another student ended up with double that because they came from a warmer climate and couldn't handle the cold. Fun series, thanks for making these. ⛄️

great set of videos!

Enjoyed this series. Looking forward to more.

Super precious ending Greg Thank you for making this

Excellent videos, Excellent filming. I look forward to watch more videos of your channel, Greg!

Thank you for this series, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it

Enjoyed this series, thanks a bunch.

Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Absolutely fascinating!

Thanks for another great video. 👍

I’ve always wondered what the North of Japan is like, great video 👍

I love this series Great video btw!

Well done Greg. I enjoyed all 3 Parts 👋🏻

Great video series!

Great series, loved watching them👍

Really love the city series. hoping for more in the future.

This series was so great!

Well done, man. Great series.

Love your videos! Keep up the great work! :D

Great series Greg!

This was a great series, I hope you'll make other great videos like this one!

Sweet shots bro!

Great video series! Made me nostalgic for when I used to live near Hachinohe in Misawa. I'll have to show my wife this series as well, since she is from Aomori. Also, looking forward to your Okinawa series. I'm from Okinawa, so seeing any content related to my home is great. Keep up the great work!

Thank You! Amazing 3 part documentary. Ako chan is a great sister in law adapting to the fiercest situations. Also thanks to the Japanese people who helped make these videos possible and very informative. Again thank you all ♥ from the Philippines! Looking forward to your adventures in beautiful okinawa ^_^ been to Japan 3 times and will visit more soon... I ♥Japan!!

when i saw the guard rails, it made me really curious to see aomori with very minimal snow fall

Wow I'm from Toronto so I no a little about Snow ❄️ I would of never thought Japan was the snowiest place on the Planet 🍁💯 Migwech ✌️🍁

Cool video Greg!

This was such a good series!

Very beautiful series.

Excellent trio of videos! I'll be moving to the Tōhoku next year and it helps to know what to be prepared for to have to deal with.

Love each part. I’m sad to see not everyone enjoy this kind of videos. I like under appreciated everyday things.

I really love this series!

beautiful footage

Thank you for all these 3 videos.

These 3 videos have been very interesting, Thank you!

Love the Aomori videos!

What's a cold day! So beautiful snowing landscape! ♥️!

Wow, amazing

Greg, I'm from Houston, Texas, and we had snow for 1 week in February of 2021 and none in 2022. I can't imagine what Aomori's temperatures are like while filming 🎥 outside in the wind 🌬 and snow ❄️. 🥶 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦🇯🇵

I loved this series!

Such a great series.

I live in Aomori. Thank you for your report on every corner of Aomori. Please come back when there is heavy snowfall! It will surely change your perspective. It is hopelessly fun.

awesome series

I don't comment much. But just want to say this is an awesome series! Keep 'em coming

great series! thank you for the feature! we live here in Aomori for 2yrs now and its so nice to know more about the place we have grown to love, snow and all! - though it was quite hard at first since we are from a tropical country (Ph) 😅🥶

I live right on the sleeve of Hakkoda and I have been a resident of Aomori for nearly 15 years. What a great video. I started cracking up when your shot of the top of Hakkoda came up. I have never seen anyone so underdressed up there. Next time please come to Towada snow festival. It is one of the most magical experiences you can have. I recommend staying at Towadaso and eating kiritanpo as Lake Towada is the border between Aomori and Akita. In Aomori, we look forward to the month or so of summer for the respite, but we LOVE the magical snowy winter. Thank you for such a great video. Also, the summer also offers some amazing things up here.

Very nice series! I Love snow and it was very interesting how live is with so much snow. All the unique solutions to very unique problems. Hope to visit soon and see it myself

Lovely video! *= )*

this kind of series honestly made me study Japanese harder so I can someday see it for myself, definitey should do more~!

Looking forward to Okinawa series. Loved this series.

watched Part 2 just recently and it got my eyes watery out of how interesting and how beautiful Aomori is, and cant contain my happiness when opening your channel videos to see part 3 just released. I think I know where to bring my family for japan family vacation.

Akko is awesome! What a team..

finally part 3 is here!

Such a happy and fun Video, I love the look of snow, havent yet touch snow yet in my life but i love to go to Japan to do that =)

Always like watching your videos! Even about snow removal. :) Did notice one typo though. Missing a 0 in the $50 million graphic at 7:16. Other than that, another great mini doc on living in Japan!

Thank you soooooo much!! I love snow, and it’s so lovely to see how the Aomorians (is this right?) live and get on with life. I loved each part, and am sad this is the end. But, if you ever get the chance, could we see Aomori in the spring or summer? Thanks again for all that you do. I know this was a full on effort to record and edit. So thank you very much 🙌🏽

The more I see this snow series, the more I want to go to Aomori. 😍

Love this series as someone who's lived in hirosaki this brings back memories

A fascinating video. In my country we grind to a halt with 5mm of snow. Thank you for sharing.

I discovered this channel 1hour ago and you make great videos. and I love Japan even before your I watched your videos :-D

Awesome

Nice to see how playful your relationship is with you SIL. What a blessing to have a true family relationship with in-laws.

Very nice 👍

7:05 that sounds like a wonderful karaoke place xD

shugoi=3 amazing snowy topic=3

The skiing must be fantastic!!!

beautiful!

Great series. I live in upstate NY we usually get a lot of snow in the winter but wow nothing compared to there. They are tough people.

crazy organizational skills

I got job in Aomori for the winter. I’m so excited

Greg, you really tease Akko, but it seems she can dish it too! This was a really nice, in-depth look at snow in Aomori. Great job!

Awesome series... always wanted to see a bit more on the real cold part of Japan in everyday life instead of only snow festivals and attractions. Being from a tropical country, the whole thing is totally alien to my own personal experience... been only a few times in places that snowed and for a short period, so living with it is a very foreign concept to me. xD We almost went up to Hokkaido on our last trip back in 2018... ended up with not enough time to go though, and I'm not sure if all the extra expenses on clothing and whatnot would justify spending just a couple of days or so there. We think it's just like hop in the train and go there, but depending on climate it seems there needs to be a bit more preparation. For us, even for the not too cold days before hanami in Tokyo, we end up having to buy clothes and whatnot there because we simply don't have the types of clothes needed. Tropical country where it never gets bellow zero, even the winter clothing we have and take is inadequate... I only started realizing the importance of different types of layering to block wind, rain, while also being breathable, absorbing some moisture and all this stuff when we went to places that got really cold. But perhaps the next trip with more time to spend... hopefully, my gang will be healthy enough for the next one. xD I joke because both trips I made to Japan is with a group of relatives that are almost all at retirement age.

I’d love to see what that public bath is like. It must feel great to go there on a really cold day!

This reminds me of those "Bob the builder" episodes. Nice video!

please make videos about different prefectures of japan. great video series.