We Were AMAZED, Traveling to Japan’s Countryside 🇯🇵 Yanagawa (Kyushu Island)
[Music] it’s so tiny it’s so cute I thought it would be a bit bigger but I think this is perfect perfect for the two of us so we are doing something a little different today we
Are in Fukuoka and we have just rented a car in Japan we have done the metro the uh Shinkansen and uh even the buses so we thought this would be something different and it would be fun for us
To use the car to explore Kyushu which is the more southern island here in Japan on our itinerary today is we are driving to Yanagawa which is a city that is famous for one of our favorite foods
Unagi which is eel grilled eel but they do it a little bit different here and they’re one of the most um famous places for this dish and Yanagawa is also known as the Venice of Kyushu because there’s
Over 400 km of canals there I think it’s going to be a very beautiful city to explore so how is it driving in Japan it’s quite easy actually it’s pretty much like driving in Canada but on the
Other side on the left side instead of the right side like driving in Thailand no because there are no scooters on motorbikes okay you don’t have to watch out for for them it’s pretty easy you just follow what everyone else is doing and Joy has been great she seems small outside but
Inside she’s quite spacious and comfortable and we got a good deal on this we rented it from Toyota Rent-A-Car which is like a Toyota dealership yeah they have it all around the city like a rental
Shop next to the dealership and the cars are so well-maintained and they look all very new so it’s awesome and it’s only $50 a day I think I think that’s a very good deal
Your destination will be on the right we are here this is Yanagawa yeah it seems so empty and quiet here listen to that there’s nothing except for the car yeah it’s so quiet oh oh you smell that that’s here right yeah oh I can smell the grilled unagi where do you where
Do you park that’s the tricky part I feel like you can’t oh there’s this is a parking lot oh okay 4 hours for 600 JPY that’s pretty good right good job you figured it [Music] this is so cute we even get the view of the canal this is perfect I know why
The street is so empty why cuz everyone is eating unagi don right now everyone is in the restaurant is it nice and warm it is it’s like it’s like Christmas what is in the Box I don’t know let’s
See a oh that’s so pretty you see how there’s like a little box inside so they steam that and then put it back into here so we have the two pieces of unagi chopped up omelette and the
Rice but the rice is not white rice it’s mixed with the sauce oh that’s going to be so tasty and we also have pickles on the side and eel liver soup broth interesting and there’s even
A little piece of uh lemon in there maybe to like balance the flavor you can tell the eel has been grilled to perfection before it was steamed I want everything on this bite look at that [Music] it’s not as sweet as the other ones we’ve had before which I really
Like and it has a charcoal taste to the eel it’s very delicious now I kind of wish we had a little bit more eel in the box cuz it’s so good [Music] two two two 2,000 2,000 yeah money money oh money oh money uh
This one okay oh I have smaller you have small bills yeah I have smaller bills oh okay we have to wear the hat take this one so the transaction was so quick we gave him the cash which is 1,000 yen per person
And he gave us our hats and now we’re walking to the place that we’re going to board the boat so this town seems super chill we do see tourists but not a lot like so far I’ve seen like Korean Taiwan Hong Kong maybe some Chinese but not westerners not many Western
Tourists come here wow the canal kind of this is opens up here beautiful this one this one I think they’re also coming with us it it just seems so casual it’s really hard to tell he didn’t charge us like a premium so we never booked a chartered boat or anything
He just charged us 1000 yen each person but as we’re walking here people are basically asking him like oh can we come can we go so I think he’s just taking money now yeah so
All this people will join us yeah I think 2 4 6 8 10 12 I think this boat can fit up to 12 people let’s hope it doesn’t rain because this is such a beautiful setting I’m excited this is so cool he’s controlling the boat with just one bamboo
Stick I wish I understand what he’s saying I think he’s telling us about the surroundings about where we’re going are you sure he sounds like he’s complaining about his job no no because this guy was nodding but it does sound like he’s complaining
We’re coming to the bridge how are we going to get we can go like this I think he going to climb out because there’s a ladder there byebye good there is Google because even though I don’t understand what he’s saying I did look up this
Canal here in Yanagawa and what I read was before the canal was built to protect the um the castle here it was more for like protection when it was built this way but then afterwards it was used for
Irrigation for all the farmland that was around this area and then nowadays they don’t even need it for irrigation um in most places so it’s kind of a nice tourist attraction for Yanagawa city [Music] that was beautiful I’m in love now
You fell in love in Yanagawa yeah have a have a rest have a rest you’re going the other way this is very hard [Music] oh okay okay okay okay okay I don’t think it’s okay I can be your hero baby I can kiss the pain away oh
Yeah I can stand by you forever [Laughter] you can’t take my breath away he’s so confused okay hey not bad not bad that was very hard can you see me shaking it was yeah I feel like you kept switching sides it’s pretty funny it was very heavy
I think everyone enjoyed it it was really lovely he’s a good singer he’s so good at rowing the boat we’re so calm a great entertainer overall it’s quite a different feeling when you’re listening to someone sing old Japanese songs and going down this river hearing
The breeze so are you happy we came here yeah this was really nice it’s very relaxed and peaceful a little throwback to what a Japanese town like this would have been like back in the day as always
Thank you so much for watching have a wonderflo day and we’ll see you in the next one bye bye-bye
We were amazed traveling to Japan’s countryside! We decided to do something a little different and rented a car from Fukuoka to drive to the small town of Yanagawa, also known as the Venice of Kyushu. We were surprised that not many tourists visit this romantic little town as there’s a lot to offer! Join us as we explore the canal city of Yanagawa by boat and try a 150 year-old recipe for grilled eel.
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Video Breakdown by Chapters:
0:00 – We rented a car in Japan!
2:28 – Searching for famous unagi don
5:13 – Surprise boat ride in Yanagawa
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Nice video
If I had to guess, I would say that that is probably not lemon in the soup, but more likely to be yuzu.
I like how the boatman was basically just mumbling to himself while getting the boat ready before setting off. Ha! 🤣
Note had me crying laughing with his version of "Hero". Love you Flora and Note.
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What an amazing boat ride in Yanagawa. Truly love the part where Note took over the rowing and his singing had me in stitches 😂😅
As always, interesting video with great content. Thank you very much for sharing, Flora & Note 🫰✌️
What a place!
Never been to this part of Japan,I made a promise to visit on my trip.
The highlight of this video was Note rendering his hit song!
Really love this video.Thanks.
日本人の私がきいても何はなしてるかわからなかったけど歌だけはなんていってるかはっきりわかってめっちゃおもしろかったし、かわいかったぁ😂❤
Wow Note is a good singer
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👍🏼Nice video. I can’t understand what the boatman is mumbling about, but it’s entertaining 😂
I can't wait for my own adventures in Japan in March. The eel looked wonderful! Fun video. ❤
“Sounds like he is complaining about his job…”🤣🤣🤣
Oh my gosh! You guys! 👏👏👏 So cute! Now I need to find some bbq eel for lunch❤
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むできるだけでも!なんてものだなとしていただいた～っと
船のおじいさんが言っていたのは、
「この川には鮒も鯉もいます、魚がいます。私は喋りが上達しました、なぜなら毎日私は同じ事をここで話しているから。😂
若い頃は恥ずかしくて言葉が出ませんでした。」ということを話されていました。😊
あとはあまりにおじいさんで滑舌悪く何を言っていたのか聞き取れませんでした。特に橋の下。😅橋の説明をされてはいましたね、30cmくらいとか話されていたので。愚痴はこぼされないと思いますよ😅
あと、うなぎの肝吸いには柚子が入っています。うなぎの肝の匂い消しと香りで風味を出されていますね。うなぎは今や高級品なのであまり沢山は入ってないかもしれませんね😢昔はいつでも安く食べれたんですが…
you needed a Fluentalk device for translation… lol. another great video.. 🥰
Very nice.
The unagi bento look very delicious. The canal ride was very calming. Very enjoyable day in Yanagawa. Thank you both for the video.
It is so cool to see Note driving in Japan. The food looks so good and well made. $27 USD for the food was a good price. Those hats are beautiful as well. Flora and Note I love this Japan series, and thank you both for bringing it to us.
😂😂😂👏👏👏Note so cute, you make up the love song, don't you😂
Was laying down to watch your vid when news of 7.5 hit Mindinao, Philipines. Tsunami warnings are up for them expected to hit around mid nite. They stated that the wave is expected to hit Japan too. I was concerned so said prayers as I found you were there. Hope you’re safe and have shelter no matter what takes place. Love you guys want you’re safety health and joy!!! Ok goin to watch your vid.🙏🏻❤️Note-you sing so well! 😁your navigation skills most excellent driving flying etc, on the water with bamboo stick; not so much😂. I have tried eel every way possible and say-NOT my cup of tea-more for you! Please, eat it all lol. Beautiful town. I would take the boat ride too as it’s a very peaceful way to explore other areas, even if on the edge. Safest travels🙏🏻❤️
How much fun was that! Wonderful day
Another fun video!!
The “oh yeah” got me while Note was singing Hero. lol 😂😂😂
Definitely a must see area in Japan for the next trip. So peaceful and relaxing. ☺️
Stay safe and enjoy your adventures. 😊
Is Note going to stay there and be a the rowing man / singer going forward? haha! So funny! love watching you guys. I can't wait to go to Japan next year!
I see where Note his name !
He’s a “Hero” !
I laugh from left to right. Not sure u r still in Fukuoka, hopefully you can show us more. Felt this place is under rated. Something we have not seen before. Thanks
Even for me who actually was born and raised near this neighborhood, his Kyushu Japanese dialect is hard to catch because of his mumbling way of speaking. lol
note you are so funny singing HERO made me laugh
We didn't get to see much of the countryside when we were in Japan. Otaru was the closest we got to "small town vibes" in Japan. Yanagawa looks super nice. 😍
Also, we want that eel! Yummm.
Great vid. I’m visiting next year. You got any tips for flying the drone there?
Enjoyed this too. Love you guys ❤❤❤❤
I feel that old Japanese people have their own unique dialect…so even if you can speak Japanese, I think most won't understand half of what they are saying and are just filling in the blanks.
Super food jealous here!! Unagi is one of my favourite foods of all time!! Happy Travels
Awww I loved this! Looked so relaxing. Note when he started singing 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for making this video. I am planning a driving trip for my next visit to Japan. This video helped a lot! Parking is one of my concern. 😂
Note is very cute ❤
I’m Japanese and still didn’t understand what he was saying! 😂 He’s such a character!! Love it!
Great trip from Japan's countryside.
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