Aquatic Affection: How a Scuba Diver Found a Good Friend Under the Sea
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7 жыл бұрынScuba diver Hiroyuki Arakawa and Yoriko are the unlikeliest of friends. While they both share a love for the sea, Yoriko's gills and tail make her a little more aquatically inclined. Nearly every day for the past 25 years, Arakawa has been diving into the waters of Hasama Underwater Park in Tateyama, Japan, to visit Yoriko-an Asian sheepshead wrasse. One day, Arakawa found her looking exhausted and carrying an injury. So he did what any friend would do: he took care of Yoriko, feeding her crabs and nursing her back to health. Their decades-long friendship is proof there's no greater bond than the one between man and fish.
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@PlayMoGame 7 жыл бұрын
Those other fish are like "How was your visit with your boooooyfrieeeend??"
@uniqueusername3574 5 жыл бұрын
PlayMoGame hahaha
@jacobwarren3140 5 жыл бұрын
Looooool
@user-dx5bn4yk4f 4 жыл бұрын
hahaha this is very funny
@fawadfawadi4211 4 жыл бұрын
😂👏
@yee9222 4 жыл бұрын
HES IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND
@juliselias1205 7 жыл бұрын
I love these type of videos on how animals and humans can have such close bonds, just as me and my pet rock
@kgbhoneytits105 7 жыл бұрын
Julis Elias you have a pet rock! Where did you get one
@frylock6403 7 жыл бұрын
the rock came from squidward's grave containing his hopes and dreams
@buggyman286 7 жыл бұрын
How old is your rock? Mine died a year ago :(
@mrizaubaidillah1720 7 жыл бұрын
not funny, nice try !!!
@johngarcia2891 7 жыл бұрын
Julis Elias Do You Mean Play With Yourself? lol
@c-power8393 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that he is 79 years old diving is an accomplishment itself....👏🏽
@SaltyNationalist 3 жыл бұрын
That's 79 three years ago.. He is now 82.. He is a blessed man..
@XXLRebel 3 жыл бұрын
Yet my grandma is 5 years younger, takes the car everywhere she goes and complains she is always exhausted. She can't even walk up the stairs without getting winded.
@rradiosilencee 3 жыл бұрын
@@XXLRebel my grandma can't even walk up stairs anymore
@J.Edition 3 жыл бұрын
Normal in japan
@pappico 11 ай бұрын
@@XXLRebel This Japanese diver is exceptional because he's been diving for a long time and eats healthily, not many old people can do that. No need to be harsh on your grandma...
@wastucar8127 7 жыл бұрын
Whats sad is how one day that mans not gonna come back... And the fish wont know or understand
@rishkagamineXD 7 жыл бұрын
Wastucar damn bro i was smiling at the comments but now i wanna cry when i think about what you commented 😭😢
@juliuslinus 7 жыл бұрын
The fish probably only stayed with the man because he gave them food. If the man hadn't given the fish food then the fish would never have any interest in him. The fish probably realized that by letting the man pet him then he could have a greater chance of survival.
@molinaproductions123 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks now I want to cry
@admmm_ 7 жыл бұрын
Wastucar wow thanks for that...
@monikyut 7 жыл бұрын
Wastucar why would you even... 😭
@Uncerten 7 жыл бұрын
Pixar could not design a more charming old man, and his story fits too.
@johnspinelli9396 3 жыл бұрын
Ikr!
@lily-hk1gk 10 ай бұрын
I read an ariticle about them a year ago and they are both still alive and he is 84 and diving almost everyday. God bless him!
@cutezangelz 7 жыл бұрын
Studio ghibli needs to make a film inspired by this story
@user-dx5bn4yk4f 4 жыл бұрын
that would make me cry like a babe
@Inkki89 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! That would be so awesome and touching story.
@jerickjustineragma5225 4 жыл бұрын
What about the movie ponyo? Little boy saved fish life and fed him ham, then became such good friends with him (*'▽'*)♪
@wednesdayaddams2550 4 жыл бұрын
@@jerickjustineragma5225 😭
@hunterhunter5159 4 жыл бұрын
The fish looks like king crimson in jojo
@ChuckKeough 7 жыл бұрын
Humanity at its finest.. Give love and receive love.
@brandentheultramangofighter 7 жыл бұрын
Chuck Keough Give love to receive love and receive love to spread luv 😊😊😊
@christopherhyncik8851 7 жыл бұрын
Chuck Keough give food and receive love
@poli8153 4 жыл бұрын
❤
@TheKaijuGamer_ 3 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@elmarieking9590 3 жыл бұрын
Give love even if you don't receive love at all 🌀
@DeadBlonde_80 10 ай бұрын
This man is a gift to the world. I hope he’s still alive and well.
@stellamaris9422 10 ай бұрын
I also want to know❤❤❤
@lily-hk1gk 10 ай бұрын
I read an aricle about them a year ago and they are still alive and well. he was 84 last year and still diving almost everyday to see her.
@aprillook5113 10 ай бұрын
She is going to be so sad when he can’t dive anymore 😢. I love this story so amazing
@jennifermorris5759 7 ай бұрын
Sweetest thing ever
@BrosMinecraft2 3 жыл бұрын
When he said he was proud of saving that fish, I felt his pride.
@BrianVelez 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! 30 years of friendship. That’s amazing 😄
@rotexOyato 11 ай бұрын
Unreal. It’s beautiful
@rsuriyop 10 ай бұрын
Amazing how long this particular relationship can last considering that they can't even verbally communicate with each other.
@liuhongqian 8 ай бұрын
better than 90% of my relations
@claytondefreitaslima1169 7 жыл бұрын
amazing video, but i feel sorry for the person he's talking about in 1:26
@vegetablescankill 6 жыл бұрын
Clayton de Freitas Lima lmaooo
@ModernWarfare2022 6 жыл бұрын
Clayton de Freitas Lima haha
@jtlieser5821 5 жыл бұрын
you mean jay leno?
@himawalincat9350 4 жыл бұрын
He meant the person is himself.
@danielalvarez7144 4 жыл бұрын
She looks like my drug dealer
@maharao3446 7 жыл бұрын
Yoriko is like the gatekeeper of the underwater shrine gate sent by God....and its so magically beautiful that it bought tears to my eyes .
@breakerdawn8429 7 жыл бұрын
Maha Rao can you please explain it more i am quite fascinated by the Japanese culture?
@geraldsoria1764 7 жыл бұрын
in shinto religions animals are usually gatekeepers of shrines. there are foxes, cats, fish etc. they are sent by their master ie gods godesses to watch over the shrines their follower makes to make sure its well maintained
@breakerdawn8429 7 жыл бұрын
Gerald Soria thank you
@ThePayola123 7 жыл бұрын
Gerald Soria Did you get all that by watching 'Spirited Away?' Were you spirited away yourself by any chance?
@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681 7 жыл бұрын
Maha Rao god my imagination make my tears falls
@coconutmilch2351 10 ай бұрын
30 years of friendship with a fish is amazing. Humans (some humans) are keen on forging friendships with animals I feel but it’s awesome that animals want to reciprocate
@brock3805 4 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy was almost 80 in video and still looked very comfortable scuba diving, just goes to show how important taking care of your body is. My Dad can barely walk at 60 and it hurts so much too see
@catsberry4858 11 ай бұрын
IKR :( Japanese live healthy
@ukmedicfrcs 11 ай бұрын
@@catsberry4858 Japanese smoke more than two times the amount Americans do. Japanese people only live on average 4 yrs longer than Americans so it's not much different.
@crazyku5548 11 ай бұрын
But those guys live with tubes lying down in bed. While those japs living healthy until they die
@ailove313 10 ай бұрын
Japanese is known for their centurion age. Don't be offended.
@FerosGaming 10 ай бұрын
@@ukmedicfrcsAmerican should probably focus on what they eat rather than smoking less then the Japanese. Most obese population in the world.
@Aurelion_Cole 7 жыл бұрын
Favorite fucking youtube channel... great video
@Kkoso 7 жыл бұрын
cperdok agreed!
@adoniiisaurus9046 7 жыл бұрын
Same here, perfect uplifter. And form of entertainment.
@jacklyntree7752 7 жыл бұрын
cperdok agreed. Amazing people who make these videos
@kevboom2088 7 жыл бұрын
cperdok great fucking video*
@brianito7809 7 жыл бұрын
cperdok does it itch cole..??
@ryanmcdowell2326 7 жыл бұрын
Just a reminder that Ash Catchem has been 11 for a long time.
@breakerdawn8429 7 жыл бұрын
Ryan McDowell all of it happens in a span of a year all of their adventures happen in a year
@faroshscale 7 жыл бұрын
Ryan McDowell it's Ketchum.
@Spinda327 6 жыл бұрын
they even have birthday parties in the movies/episodes and anniversaries :D
@notthefpopelongtimeagogala28 3 жыл бұрын
@@faroshscale It's Ketchup.
@wezerd 2 ай бұрын
Ass Ketchup
@enchantingghoul 4 жыл бұрын
“I have an amazing sense of accomplishment in my heart.” Truly something special
@calypso2nd 7 жыл бұрын
The very first thing that went through my mind, is that someday, they won't be able greet each other. Let's face it, the guy is 79 years of age. One day, he won't be around, and the fish will still be in the area, waiting for her best friend to come back so they can swim together just like the old days. And she will never understand why her savior doesn't come and visit her anymore.
@SpyWhoLovedHimself 6 жыл бұрын
Well in the wild animals die all the time so there probably won't be a real sense of "what happened?!" it's probably just accepted in the wild that things won't always be there.
@MrJohndk143 6 жыл бұрын
Yoriko, the fish is over 30 years old now. They typically only live 25 years. So glad you enjoyed this little film, stay tuned for more.
@thegreat4954 3 жыл бұрын
John DK i read that they can survive up to 200 years or longer?
@priscillalalremtluangi7313 3 жыл бұрын
When i read your comment 😭😭😭😭
@isakisak3546 3 жыл бұрын
i q wtf that’s not true! Thats green land sharks
@xxianmoon 11 ай бұрын
To build such a bond with an unlikely friend that lasted for more than 30 years is an amazing achievement only few in this world could achieve 💜💜💜
@skyrocketcoast219 3 жыл бұрын
Bless him a thousand times over for caring for that delightful creature
@ionagibbs1192 4 жыл бұрын
"when you look close, you'll think its someone you know" everyone the guy knows: 👁️👄👁️
@deepstariaenigmatica2601 4 жыл бұрын
wat
@Fershizzal 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite comment
@delavago5379 3 жыл бұрын
Looool facts
@MegaMuff2000 3 жыл бұрын
how do you pronounce ur name?
@brusko147 3 жыл бұрын
BUUUUUUURN!
@hollydavis06 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a good man. He’s her hero for sure.
@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын
What a touchingly beautiful story! The diver clearly cares a great deal about the creature, and it certainly welcomes his help and support. 61 years a SCUBA Diver is really quite an achievement!
@sgb143phd5 3 жыл бұрын
This is how you know in ancient times we were much more in tune with animals. These connections are amazing
@soreru04 7 жыл бұрын
maybe that fish is a goddess to protect him when he is diving xD
@giornianno6516 4 жыл бұрын
van zha nice idea 🤩
@greyld1353 4 жыл бұрын
lol not even close
@TITANSofTheEARTH 3 жыл бұрын
This fish is the goddes of chin and foreheads.
@isakisak3546 3 жыл бұрын
Protect him from what? Crabs? Ahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahhaha this fish is ugly
@yourmotherdoesntapproveofy6827 3 жыл бұрын
@@isakisak3546 your ugly
@rhynnerfranzrodriguez1656 7 жыл бұрын
thank you for caring for the ocean and marine life
@bijucyborg 5 жыл бұрын
He killed some crabs to feed the fish, good for the fish but bad for the crabs
@yamads6515 4 жыл бұрын
@@bijucyborg that's how nature is
@brannonwinchester7054 3 жыл бұрын
@@yamads6515 it's not nature when a wild animal is dependent on a human for food.
@TheTianaNgo 7 жыл бұрын
Awww....he is so adorable and has such a kind soul....😁😊💖 Makes want to believe humanity hasn't gone completely crazy....
@isakisak3546 3 жыл бұрын
Tiana Ngo it never had it’s just how nature is intelligent creatures are more consious than others they know more they think more and stuff like that. All creatures fight so no ones crazy
@nurunmuhammed7678 3 жыл бұрын
I used this to convince my parents that animals can be friends with you. I love animals!
@elbeers50 11 ай бұрын
Japan has legendary friendship stories. Hachiko and this one
@carriebolton4135 6 жыл бұрын
I love this species of fish! They are very smart and affectionate, They're like puppies! I would love one as a pet but I wouldn't enjoy it as much marveling at it wild. I have a lot of respect for Mr. Arakawa!
@whitneyallen9468 11 ай бұрын
Wow. What an amazing man. For him to be scuba diving, doing a job and to notice a fish who was incapacitated, unable to feed itself and to help and then build the relationship over the next 10 years… just wow.
@brendanperry6429 3 жыл бұрын
Stories like this warm the soul; no doubt about it. They help replace the ever so prevalent, stories of gross abuse, outright cruelty & neglect of both pets & wildlife. I've heard more than once from people who say they like animals more than humans. Years ago I thought that was a stretch,,,,,,,🤔. Now? Not so much ☹️; I get it! Respect.
@hylozoic 4 жыл бұрын
I pray their friendship last as long as they both are well and healthy. Very cool
@mixstamike 3 жыл бұрын
That's seriously impressive foreal 60 year's of doing something he loves is amazing :) we should strive to be like this man in life. Find your passion and never give up on it regardless of your age.
@rajgill7576 Сағат бұрын
I got into fish keeping during depression, and now I am as deep in the hobby as you can get, keeping reef systems with corals and fish. The amount you can bond, and relate to even a fish is incredible. Shrimps and fish swarm my hand whenever I go in to clean. Gourami fish are my favorite, and easy freshwater fish to keep. They recognize you cna will rush over to stick out their little feeler whiskers you 'hug' you and stuff. I love it
@chadchaddingtonflexington8415 9 ай бұрын
Very wholesome. I love videos where people respect and form relationships with animals
@PANDA1000RUL3 7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, 30yrs!!! thats a great bonding they have, I hope they mores years together
@PapayaStyle 7 жыл бұрын
amazing, simply amazing, the fish certainly looks like a dog underwater, super curious and sweet. I hope they both can enjoy a few more years together! I already love this new series, the intro is superb!
@skywatcher651 4 жыл бұрын
This made me take a calm deep breath. We share the earth and this life with other beings. What would it be like if all of us can have such a relationship with them even in the wild? Thank you to this kind man for showing us what is possible
@normawingo5116 4 жыл бұрын
The world needs more of this. I’m sending a long deep bow sir, in admiration of your lotus heart.
@spearfishingnation8876 3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly how I wanna be in 60 years!
@Automedon2 11 ай бұрын
I can take or leave compliments from people, but when an animal loves me I feel prouder of that than any accomplishment.
@apemancommeth8087 11 ай бұрын
I wonder if he’s had sex with the fish!
@PavelKapusta1337 10 ай бұрын
@@apemancommeth8087ayo 🤨
@limbothelost7685 11 ай бұрын
I love that hes proud of what he did cuz he should be. He can hold his head high knowing he did something amazing and gained a best friend for life.
@jennifer9084 7 жыл бұрын
Incredible human being!!!!!
@zoinggo 7 жыл бұрын
More Japan videos please!
@kathysingh1510 11 ай бұрын
She’s beautiful. I love her eyes… ❤❤❤
@debramcclelland4718 6 жыл бұрын
It's people like you that helps me believe theirs still hope for the human race! Thank you sir!
@alexcarsten9861 3 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience off the coast of Nassau, in the Bahamas. I was on a live-aboard for a week, accompanied by a large group of friends and an incredible crew. One of the dives I did was a shark dive on a wreck. This involved everyone submerging to around 60 feet and holding onto the rail of the sunken ship in a large semicircle, then a member of the crew would swim down with a massive icicle of Chum, attracting hundreds of fish and dozens of sharks. While we were waiting, a juvenile Nassau Grouper, approximately 8 inches long, greeted the captain in the center of the circle by swimming up to him and touching nose to nose, after some petting from the captain, he began to make his rounds throughout the group. He started on one side of the semicircle and swam by everybody 1 by 1, allowing everyone to pet him. While I don't have video of the interaction between the captain and the grouper, I have video of him swimming around the group and I have video of me petting it.
@alexcarsten9861 3 жыл бұрын
Also, if anyone wants the video, I will dig it up and upload it, just ask.
@winterwoods3325 7 ай бұрын
@@alexcarsten9861 Alright where is the video
@teresayates8274 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful man!❤
@morpheus2270 4 жыл бұрын
the fish is a spirit protecting the shrine, and it loves him for still taking care of it while its under water.
@j.j.9511 7 жыл бұрын
Nice to know almost every animal has the ability to care about humans.
@leonarduskrisna4588 6 жыл бұрын
its about respect each other when you respect Animal they will respect you that's where Love between animal and human Came from
@isakisak3546 3 жыл бұрын
Leonardus Krisna fake animals ar eslerish
@Del-Canada 10 ай бұрын
It's hard to explain to someone that hasn't spent any time underwater. It's amazing. As soon as you submerge your stress melts away. Nobody is around to bother you. All you hear are the bubbles you exhale from your regulator and the sounds fish make, rocks falling, etc.
@pacdaboy3747 3 жыл бұрын
You know he has a big heart when people love and cares animals like that.. ❤
@lingeringsonata 3 жыл бұрын
This is so precious! How you guys get to discover so many wonderful stories and share them so thoughtfully gives me hope to travel the world again one day. ❤️
@damsonrhea6506 3 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful telling. Much thanks to the kind and gentle man who cared enough to make a difference. I love seeing these heartfelt human/animal interactions. A very nice reminder of all the good still in the world, thanks for popping up on my YT. :)
@ericsretavan235 4 жыл бұрын
This game makes a friend out of freaking fish and I can’t even get someone at school to acknowledge I’m there
@eugenepoh9414 4 жыл бұрын
There is something special about animal and human relationship
@poli8153 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful... Love to see humans and animals having a bond on this majestic planet
@greyline1012 3 жыл бұрын
In today’s scary world, this warmed my heart.
@meemeepalmer4144 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bond that has been formed!💞
@canecorsomolosser3294 4 жыл бұрын
A true and honest man with a great heart. Tnkx for this video
@sharoneastwood.1025 3 жыл бұрын
The nature of that lovely man 😍 is what saved her ❤️.long life to you sir.
@kevinpadot7545 4 жыл бұрын
Jealoussss. That's cool as hell to be blessed with a situation like this
@michellesacramento7247 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing person. This is a wonderful story. Outstanding.
@robertseptim3579 6 ай бұрын
It is not said enough, but to be prejudice is to burn bridges before they are even built. When you realize life and your place in it, you open up the door to seeing beauty that doesn't rely on aesthetics. It's interaction and trust that makes it truly beautiful. This has reminded me of that. Thank you so much
@julielabelle2783 3 жыл бұрын
True hero. God bless those who help animals.
@june9370 7 жыл бұрын
The editing and the transition of that one part of the video before the title is amazing!
@billping6712 7 жыл бұрын
this fish is quite an exception, it has a capacity for memory and intelligence that is unheard of in fish
@maryfinelli9390 4 жыл бұрын
Memory and intelligence is common in fishes. Read the book, What a Fish Knows.
@user-qi1nn9vg3x 4 жыл бұрын
To live for that long they do got more memory I bet
@PatHaskell 7 ай бұрын
What a kind man!
@nofur63 6 жыл бұрын
I loved watching that.....It gives me faith in humanity.
@CraftyTrading 7 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely heart warming
@souravmondal2726 7 жыл бұрын
you Sir made me cry today.
@amarug 4 жыл бұрын
This channel is so awesome and adorable. Their punchline of "needing a break from the news" is more and more true as time progresses.
@paulg3012 3 жыл бұрын
I hope these two are still interacting in 2020.
@haibigboy 7 жыл бұрын
I've always thought that fish were creatures of low-intelligence and thus unable to develop a close bond with humans. Seems like I'm wrong all along.
@pedromfl 4 жыл бұрын
Most animals are capable of developing a relationship of "This human feeds me".
@maryfinelli9390 4 жыл бұрын
A great book about how amazing and admirable they are is: What a Fish Knows.
@loriscolangeli6142 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, each and every animal is smarter than you think
@spades2575 4 жыл бұрын
Big brain time
@suspiciouscheese4518 4 жыл бұрын
CupDio I’d say this is what a big brain fish looks like if I’ve ever seen one.
@ANAHATAJADE 11 ай бұрын
Hiroyuki Arakawa thank you so much! You are an angel with a heavenly heart!!! It is beautiful!
@labdjcxn3xy 7 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful friend in the ocean, she seems like such a lovely fellow
@azarazat 7 жыл бұрын
what a cute story
@devilximac 7 жыл бұрын
This story make me cry
@suzieque4287 3 жыл бұрын
There is so much beauty and joy in the world. Thank you for sharing.
@432hzcentral9 3 жыл бұрын
This gives people a wholeeee 'nother perspective on fish. They can have gratitude, trust, love, happiness and appreciation too..
@KurdistanLazo 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone gangsta until he see’s the fish at a fish market
@softstrawberrymochi610 4 жыл бұрын
Human: **goes swimming** Fish: *OMG MY FRIEND IS BACK HOW YOU DOIN*
@MishaThePolly_Therian 9 ай бұрын
He should be proud! He's great!
@pattydemnicki8711 4 ай бұрын
God bless this man and his fish friend ❤
@ZOZOE4159 Жыл бұрын
Any updates?? Is this guy still alive an diving since Covid??
@erickportillo3318 7 жыл бұрын
I always look forward for these videos!
@kgbhoneytits105 7 жыл бұрын
Da Jokur your profile doesn't agree
@Nazarov7781 7 жыл бұрын
haimynameiz shublabadub Havent heard of "memes"?
@VK.x Күн бұрын
Wow what a great gentleman 🙏 imagine all the stories he has to share♥️🇬🇧
@gumdrop465 4 жыл бұрын
I love it when people are so much content with their efforts.❤️❤️
@andpeggy7412 6 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would love me the same way the fish loves that man
@mantra4863 7 жыл бұрын
This is sweet
@saiswayamshree 4 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful thing I saw today.
@nicholeruiz8688 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I can't believe GBS is no more. This is the content humanity needs
@AbsoluteMdot 2 жыл бұрын
So cute!!!
@acupofcoffeeadaykeepsthedo7873 7 жыл бұрын
Who else said awwww throughout the whole thing no just me ok!!!☆☆☆
@welovethemallthesame1125 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story of two beautiful souls
@mrs.conscious 10 ай бұрын
1st time I wanted MORE... man I needed to see them hug, kiss, laugh.. something MORE
@pinkfreud62 3 ай бұрын
Fish can live for a very long time. She'll be so sad when some day her driver doesn't come to see her anymore. 😥😥😥
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