What people don't realize, is that Japan is far more diverse than they may think.
With a couple hours on the road, you can end up in the middle of nowhere.
and this is where things can get a little exciting.
Living in this huge island country, you can surround yourself with all sorts of landscapes. From the depths of vast sand dunes, to the heights of snow capped mountains, there’s a lot more than meets the eye.
I grew up in Tokyo and there’s not much to complain about.
The city’s a photographer’s dream, there’s always something to capture.
But for some reason, it felt empty to me.
Initially I was probably guilty of thinking I knew everything about my country,
But little did I know, there was a whole new world to explore out there.
It was with these interactions, that I finally found what I was searching for, and gave me a whole new sense of appreciation for a country that it turns out, I didn’t know so well.
Interactions with not just the local people, but fellow travelers, each with their own unique passions, and experiences taught me that there’s so much to gain, if you just go after it.
There’s always new places, people and experiences, just waiting for you to go and explore, but unless you take that first step, you never know what you might find.
Originally I wanted to document Japan from a local's perspective, and hope that both Japanese and tourists from other countries would take their time to explore outside the mainstream. But the more I traveled, the more I realized the lessons I learnt were far more valuable. There is a well-known quote "Growth and Comfort cannot co-exist". As cliche as it sounds, I don't think there's a better phrase that can summarize this experience.
*This video was shot months before the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic.*
Thank you for watching! If you want to learn more about Japan, check out my other socials!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eiki_akiyama/
These are some of the places shown in the video:
Tottori Sand Dunes (00:01)
Naena Waterfall, Niigata (00:52)
Tadewara Wetlands, Oita (01:46)
Gozashirahama, Mie (02:01)
Togakushi Shrine, Nagano (02:08)
Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano (01:05)
Thanks Kohei for helping out with some of the shots!
Kohei - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0iNs1Wi9MMw1OONq0VdvBw
Tomoya - https://www.instagram.com/tomoya.okuda/
Other Videos:
Against the Waves - A story behind Kaiki Yamanaka (A Surfer's Documentary)
https://youtu.be/066L83m4bi8
Slow Down, you're in the Philippines - cinematic video
https://youtu.be/HiMDBRoedis
To Let Go Sometimes - Hong Kong (cinematic travel video)
https://youtu.be/CNS1WYAsgDU
Playlist:
My Films - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FG7zcNowGQRYfN0xuSkyTXL
Cinematic Vlogs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FGEZoro_0WbJ7_LTQENegZC
Premier Pro & After Effects Tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FEe1ggJVpKM1vbRAAlZJb8d
Camera Gears - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FFMus10Bkl5j2gfkEQK4yDR
About Myself:
I guess I'm a filmmaker, adventure photographer, storyteller, and content creator...
I'm based in Tokyo, doing freelance video work for both Japanese and international clients.
My interest for video grew when I first went backpacking on my own. In the beginning it was just for fun, but I slowly found myself loving to express through visuals.
Gear I shoot with:
Canon 5D mark iv - https://amzn.to/2xsV7dy
Ronin S - https://amzn.to/3c1vdg3
DJI Mavic 2 Pro - https://amzn.to/3fd6Qy3
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - https://amzn.to/3fd6Qy3
Tags:
#Japan #Trip #travel #cinematic #tokyo #guide #ドライブ #おすすめ #撮影 #スポット
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