the departure is a little show of its own everything is recorded with photos being taken, of people taking photos. it is typical of the japanese to wave until the train is out of sight. we leave the city lights reflected from this is part of the plan because the town so you you have to listen the

we head out into the countryside. the launches abound to be served on the train with shafts from the 7 prefect, jewels of can you show on board preparing exquisite meals, dining in the correct order is crucial proper enjoyment. and of course a few introductory was it was i think i have a pleasant meal and feel free to ask any questions. just going to give me the train, make sunny brief stops and one of them meet for 7 stars biggest fan qu hero. tasha

row stands at almost every platform where the train don't. he has yet to actually take the train, but he still loves it. to cities, mascot's also make an appearance when they arrived. railway station come to life. you know, has made his passion for the 7 stars into his profession and to now works at the train station. i liked the design and how it draws so many guests to our area. the city of consechi in saga prefecture. the luxury train has only been around since 2013 and its japanese designers were inspired by the luxury trains of the bell park and styles moves at a markedly slow pace and mostly stick to the scenic route

in japan, sand cross country, round journeys, and not just pleasant excursions with buying dining, they have an almost topical aimed at so is i already said this morning and the 7 star gold lounge was the 7 stars concepts consistent with the following 3 points. first, please give passengers with the time and space for them to reflect on their past mind and generate new ideas for their future peace and quiet while letting the outside landscape pass by through the window. secondly, we also aim to give our passengers new experience as they think about there. and finally, the 3rd point is for our passengers to have new encounters with our crew and the people who are you sure. can i feel it is very important to enable our passengers to have these 3 experience more. i just see that attention about offering a train right without an actual destination with a so aim presently meandering past nice scenery was initially seen as an economic

risk. there are now several different luxury trains making their way through japan and these exorbitant excursions are consistently sold out the. 2 veritable hotel on wheels, the dining car turns into a compound bar in the evening. ah, coketown subbing. on the 7th, you have the opportunity to reflect on your part and future. as recommended by the crew manager. this concept hasn't really gained traction in european st. ah, we do some from the stepping stones and the next morning we board the ufo in. no,

morry, another very special train. the peer to passengers enjoy special attention on the special train with a normal ticket price. ah, ah. the chain essentially designed for enjoying the view and the seats and windows are particularly high up you can look over the conduct shoulder in the cabin with it. big windows, the we're heading for a particularly popular vacation region in can you show the train is named after the hot springs resort. you fall in and because it passes through dense forest areas, it was painted green. ah,

the, unlike in the 7 stars however, you have to stand in line and you fully know more to get your meal. but it's a special treat. this bento box was specially designed for the train food on trains as a tradition of its own because the trains had unusually have dining cars. instead, passengers can buy vento boxes at the train station or like here in the train, they seem to hit the spot the forest is becoming increasingly dense as the route policy through narrow river valleys. the mountainous interior is less populated than the coastal regions. the the you know to getting your picture taken on the train is part of the

berries. ah, the gas quickly drop a stamp as susan is from the trip, or a must, any japanese traveler, and every special train and many sites off a commemorative dance. ah, upon arrival in youthful in almost all the passengers photographed each other to remember that brief day. oh, they take a hot foot bath. the steam rising everywhere as you flew in his famous for its hot springs. its weather phenomena are impressive, but the sky hosting a real spectacle up in the mountains,

the hot springs trickled out in plain sight. and you might almost feel a bit uneasy with all this volcanic activity the lack of cannick. okay. yeah. a shrine. about 400 years old shows that nature here can be anything but harmless little sacrifices i meant to tom, the forces of nature, the sand, some more time resumed, is dedicated to ancient japanese garden and living culture. an onset is a japanese thermal bar. the dance to dry of a description was offered against the boss. he's deliberately kept simple. you lie down inside and enjoy the hot water. nobody here would even think of making

a bubble bomb out of it. because for the japanese, this would be tantamount to sacrilege. even the traditional in the sweet ah neil is breaking people almost a religious. rachel. this is just one course of many listen scott, who was i? my passengers receive a detailed explanation about how to eat one because they cover up the whole day. so it's a welcome break from the hustle of every day japanese nice. the

next morning went back out again on a little local train, getting ready to depart. a trip is taking us toward the also region. this little side route leads into the crater area of the mount, also volcano i. it is often the sparsely frequented lines that reveal the most beautiful landscapes . the fans are displayed on board. and here almost exclusively residents from the area take the local trains .

we reach the town of boone go to town, which has 2 special things about the passengers are welcomed with an old folkestone . ah. 6 and the person in charge here is the official head of the station in boone go to town is named new york. having accounted the station manager is perhaps indicative of a certain easy going approach to life. maybe you need it in this area too, because we're approaching one of the most active volcanoes in japan. the also area was declared a national park back in 1900 for making the aso,

could you national park, the oldest in japan? the volcanoes spilling ash and smoke towers in the background mount so is as okay now with attentive craters and it's colder. it extends across 380 square kilometers within which lies the city of our soul and extensive fertile land. this is a napa could talk a waterfall, and the national park is famous for its streams and gorges. the volcanic rock is hollowed out, meaning you can view the water streaming down from behind. the water plays a big role for people here. in also there is a restaurant situated small spring and built around many fountains. cor this near

the rain that fell in also 30 or 50 years ago, penetrated deep into the earth and is now emerging again, it's spring water cooling and it's the best water you can imagine. the water temperature is 13.5 degrees celsius. so it is also very good for cooling a day. ok, no, she town offers little traditional dishes. here comes out. i still need or shoot a tama dongle, this little rice ball you got got out the are made from rice that has been around in just hand for a long time. we oh john, go which are made from sweet, sticky rice. and after being chilled with water like here is i have the best you know that you have always in japanese culture. a great deal of emphasis is placed on celebrating the season unless you move on. such clear water like here is not pleasantly refreshing in the summer. and when you fish, so men noodles out of this water and eat them is so good. it's a playful and fun experience. so real scripted it speak to our souls in mind. when

you take joy in the seasons, he's all kind of assume a little that's what the gosh. so minerva told me another thing on the seal eating cold noodles from a bamboo stem is also a way to celebrate food. a piece of japanese tradition. and for their part, japanese people have no trouble fishing the noodles out of the water. contemplation and quirkiness sometimes merge ah, the old town is full of little fountains. everything here seems very delake, but the scenery is fragile. with a severe earthquake rocking the area in 2016, the famous aso temple was also partially destroyed.

the japan as a country of control with excited passages getting them must ab self his while by his yoshi seem train wait said came a motel station the national train is an attraction and especially since the japanese don't get much vacation time making short outings quite popular ah, you shoe people have discovered the appeal of special trains. it all started with a luxurious 7 stars. and now nearly every region has its own train. each of the train character men to exude more nostalgia than luxury. and with cause

boasting and old fashioned, but completely modernized, designed the route takes passengers through the tumor river valley. following the course of the river for about 2 and a half hours. i the, the car with a viewing window reveals, majestic scenery. kane is driven by the oldest operational steam locomotive in japan, built in 1922 not the view outside is the main attraction. the coma river is one of the fastest flowing waterways in the country.

however, it is also damned in some places this route used to be one of the most important transit car doors to the south. now however, it is mostly local trains and of course the steam train giving herons as we will reach here till yoshi and just a moment where passengers are welcomed by a big name in japanese gastronomy and o. o. o. who usually issue has been selling bento boxes containing local delicacies. 50 years yellow about y'all out. they've got a pretty got i son 30. there's almost nothing but mountain here with you see this

area. it's great recollecting chestnut, which are a specialty here all or an absolutely local product i wrong and prepared here on the i you fresh water salmon also come from the cooler river here and are famous or you don't just don't many people come here just to see mr. shobel, but he is now in his late eighty's and his wouldn't starting to get heavy for him. can an icon like him just throw in the towel now. wo road you know. what? i've been doing this for 50 years. i just got my physical strength isn't what it used to be. what i'm starting to consider retiring. well, in this case for my clients. well that was really my think age still mean something in japan. yoshi

along the coma river is no not just for as hot springs. the city and its water are also famous for another japanese product. ah, potosi craft. so here rice is used to produce the spirit, also known as japanese vodka. the right to fast cooked, then spread out finally and afterwards the mold is added before the mixture is prevented. and then the brew is finally distilled. this tradition has been pursued here for around 200 years or why it will go scorned ok. here we are at this stage of production where the rise we let ferment overnight is taken out, and we add heat again. it's in the quiet. there,

you then leave it to ferment a 2nd time, making it stronger. when you get to see steak, decide your status and what it for 200 year old pictures have a crack book up here. you can see little crowded and here as well can repair such cracks whenever possible. but you can see there was one picture here too. that completely broke apart when, you know, if they break completely dish and we have no choice but to throw them away, i just, i was kind of dating back even farther than the tradition of distilling. so 2 other religious rights practiced in the are we also trying founded about 1200 years ago.

in alton, every year, the country festival takes place where traditional dances up performed in the evening. the symbolic defense for the last several days. the next morning, nearly the entire town gathers at the temple whose complete complex has been declared a national cultural heritage signed. the priests entered the temple where the lions are already waiting. today is their day

could she festival could be compared to a harvest festival? as the harvest is, bless and the forces of nature invoked the and then come the performance. everyone has been waiting for the lions jump out of the temple the lions by children on the head, which is meant to bring them happiness and health. but not every child seems to grasp the content. the festival is concluded with a parade. before we leave he to yoshi, we take a look at a clock in front of the train station. i know a nobleman and his band appear to the sounds of the folk song

i to the little spectacles. how's the story of a young prince who visits the festival in the town around his council? and paul takes in all the feasts. listen to all that is popular in japan. the train disappears into the dense forest. ah, the forest so most impenetrable, in places characterize the landscape. as we continue onward to the south. the outside the city, there is a great deal of unattached nature. this stretch of railway has a special feature in the middle of its land, namely

a double switch back here with sped up the train a bit to better illustrate how it maneuvers its way through. the train has to switch back and forth twice in order to continue onward in the middle of the switchbacks live the little ocho bar station which isn't just known for the unusual tract configuration. many visitors come for a completely different reason. countless business cons line. the stations walls and new ones are constantly being added. it is said that hanging your business here in oakland station may boost your chances for a successful career. the . the train arise think gosh, i'm good at you,

my looms. cityscape. the whole cane lines directly opposite caution and its 500000 inhabitants in this lively metropolis, the people are overly concerned by the volcano, constantly spewing out ash me. the tram seem a bit old fashioned, but that doesn't mean public transport isn't deficient. because it's an old trading hub and the gateway to the world when japan finally opened up the cities mercantile tradition is embodied by the 17th century house of the socratic and entrepreneurial shimadzu. family, southern japan was long the only region in contact with the rest of the world,

enabling great economic and political power to emerge here. she must 2 companies still exist, san produces measuring equipment and other industrial products. me final negative the journey away. so the southern tip of q 2, we will pass through customer and then continue onward along the sea. once again in a special train with big windows, the able suki no tomatti barco limited experience, has striking black and white paint work. white side always faces the sea and has the best view our final storm is that the southern tip of japan, in the seaside resort of a boat suki,

also known as the hawaii of japan. things are a big quantity. him in the how can we so can thermal spar. there are even hot sand about the sand is heated up by hot springs. if you can't get up again after about 10 to 15 minutes or whenever you want me, japan has always had 2 sides to it. on the one hand, there is the contemplative quiet side that is also revealed in its many baths. and on the other hand, the hustle and bustle of its fiber and big cities, the journey through southern japan. there's like looking through a kaleidoscope with constantly changing impressions, and it ends to see where our yawning gaze finally comes to rest

me the viewer forgotten about for a long time. last fabio glue and his colleague directing traffic again. in the piazza beneath the transforms into a wheel once more in

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