Japanese Ice Festival Story | Hokkaido ★ ONLY in JAPAN

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Something to cool you down this summer, a trip to one of the coldest festival in Japan's north, Hokkaido. This is the Noboribetsu Onsen (Hot Spring) Festival and you've never seen anything like this before! Men in thongs throwing water at -10C / 14F temperatures at night. It's a surreal scene and one I got to participate in. History: The event has been taking place since the 1970s as a way to give thanks to the nature around them for the hot springs that provide the local area with jobs. The men battle like Oni in a Cavalry War, one guy riding 2 or 3 others to get the flag or headband. Of course the use of Hot Water which keeps us warm makes the event fun and also a reminder that it also keeps us warm. Fundoshi are traditional Japanese thongs worn in festivals and cultural rituals for many centuries.
Contents
00:00 Start
00:28 Animated Opening
01:11 Where is Noboribetsu
01:38 Jigokudani
04:28 Oyunuma Volcanic Footbath
05:35 Japanese Oni (Trolls or Yokai)
07:48 About the Festival
08:55 Putting on Japanese Fundoshi Thongs
14:50 Main Event
20:46 Conclusion
Where is Noboribetsu? ▷ MAP: goo.gl/maps/SCxeEr4Te92vHvGM8
★ The Noboribetsu Onsen Matsuri 登別温泉祭りfestival takes place every year on February 3rd and 4th. URL: noboribetsu-spa.jp/events/nobo... if you'd like to participate, space is limited and you shoud send an email or message to the Noboribetsu Tourism office to see if there is space for you. You cannot typically arrive on the day of the event and participate.
ℹ️ Access: Noboribetsu is about 1.5 to 2 hours by train and car from Sapporo, 1 to 1.5 hours from New Chitose Airport. There are hourly buses from the Station to the Onsen Town for about 200 yen. Taxi are also available and it's about 15 minutes from Noboribetsu Station to the Onsen / Spa town, 20 minutes to Jigokudani.
　
★ The ONLY in JAPAN Animated Opening was created for John by D'ART Shtajio dartshtajio.com/ Thank you to Arthell, Henry and team!
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John Daub has been a reporter for NHK World TV since 2008 and KZfaq creator & producer of the ONLY in JAPAN ® series building a community of over 1.6M. Thanks for watching!
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@onlyinjapan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Note: This is a new channel so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode \(^_^)/ The new adventures have started. VIDEO INDEX: 00:28 ▶︎ Animated Opening 01:11 ▶︎ Where is Noboribetsu 01:38 ▶︎ Jigokudani 04:28 ▶︎ Oyunuma Volcanic Footbath 05:35 ▶︎ Japanese Oni (Trolls or Yokai) 07:48 ▶︎ About the Festival 08:55 ▶︎ Putting on Japanese Fundoshi Thongs 14:50 ▶︎ Main Event 20:46 ▶︎ Conclusion | Note: Festivals are very hard to film in the winter when throwing water but I think the story stands out as a great first episode. Get out there and explore and if you can't, I'll do it for you here in Japan until you can yourself. Stay safe, and stay cool -John

@jj-rk8sy 3 жыл бұрын

id like to see mr das or shane here

@BiggRigg6 3 жыл бұрын

Love you john! Im so sorry you have to start over. I wish you great success with your new channel!

@BiggRigg6 3 жыл бұрын

Also I love the intro!

@joeMAMAAA88 3 жыл бұрын

great to have u back :)

@smokers1231000 3 жыл бұрын

wow literally smiling all throughout the video. Looking forward to more videos.👍

@adan7836 3 жыл бұрын

Legend has it you can still hear Johns high pitched scream on cold nights in Noboribetsu.

@LifeWhereImFrom 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John, way to start off the new channel! You would think the giant phallus would be the most shocking thing but it was in fact your voice 😅 I didn't know it could get that high pitched! I'm glad you survived and it looked like a really great time! I'm kind of scared to try it, but I love onsens, so also very tempted to.

@onlyinjapan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! The reception has been anything but chilly 🥶 and the high voice is probably from the shrinkage ... of, you know, the vocal cords in the cold temperatures 😂

@MartyDittmar 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Greg.. I think the pitch of his voice is explained by how tight the thong was.... (>_

@sharonr814 3 жыл бұрын

something must have been really tight for the voice to be that high :)

@nunodeazevedo 3 жыл бұрын

Soo pitched 😁

@aishvetorah5704 3 жыл бұрын

what happened to his old channel?> did it get kamikaze-d?

@hiringsquad140 3 жыл бұрын

Almost completely naked American man running through the snowy Northern island of Japan, while natives defend upon him with laughter and snowballs. This is the content you can only find at John Daub's Only In Japan!!!! Thank you for another great video!!!

@PJTMercury 3 жыл бұрын

This is the closest we're going to get to an Onlyfans.

@yoshirobulbasaur 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@allybunny9490 3 жыл бұрын

Jejeje yep you're right!! But I think it was pretty great!! 'W') nice oshiri!!

@elnino4445 3 жыл бұрын

Only in fans

@yellowghost5199 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@robng9064 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahah

@AdamantFlame 3 жыл бұрын

you ARE only in japan! i accept NO imitators!

@lemuelsacaben3627 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!! Agreeee!!!

@CaiqueBrite 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I support such creators on Patreon. It's almost a crime such a good content be free. Let's support John everyone 😁🇯🇵

@explosionsindasky 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen this video like 5 times already, 16:47 is probably my highlight of the video.

@ChristopherGonzalez-kh1zx 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I agree haha! That scream got me

@julichio6241 3 жыл бұрын

Haha same best moment 😂

@NoshAbroad 3 жыл бұрын

John, congratulations on launching your new channel! It feels like an eternity but some things are worth the wait. I love this idea of going back to where it all began. Your experience has allowed you to find new and interesting angles on something that has been previously covered. Has anyone ever suffered from hypothermia as a result of this festival? Now that things are rolling, what sort of release schedule can we expect? I don’t want to rush your creative process. I’m just excited for more great content!

@DaRUde117 3 жыл бұрын

The boys locker room during the winter seems rad.

@mattwinward3168 3 жыл бұрын

I like how there are cameras everywhere and everyone's just like, "Ya ok, were cool with this.".

@DaveJansenTPV 2 жыл бұрын

All other men: chant and yell in low, manly voices. John: screams like a little girl. 'AAAAAAAAH!'

@deucemcallister13 3 жыл бұрын

"It's really in there!!" - John, 2020

@YTCookieNinja 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back!

@VIRTUALJAPAN 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the new channel John!!! Only in Japan is reborn into a new era!!! 🙌

@shandytown7019 3 жыл бұрын

John, we seem to remember that a naked man festival is what kicked off your KZfaq career, so this was a very appropriate way to start this new chapter! Of all the great content about Japan on KZfaq, yours is the greatest. You’ve always had mad presentation and reporting skills, and we’re glad that you’re no longer just doing the “go” series! LOVE the new intro, too! Congrats on a great relaunch and we look forward to more! PS- You scream like a girl! Lol!

@LeeMubai33 3 жыл бұрын

John: *sees giant phallus* "What is this?! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

@y0ungbearYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

even funnier because it sounds so chaotic and the sound is so muffled

@enbymina 3 жыл бұрын

It's perfect.

@Tastychronicles 3 жыл бұрын

The coverage of Noboribetsu as an onsen town was very well thought out. The approach was about the travel and experience there. After watching the video and remembering all the post production livestreams, now I really would love to go Noboribetsu to satisfy my own curiosity. Great job John. Love the first JDOIJ episode. Well done. Bravo!

@__aceofspades 3 жыл бұрын

YES a Daub VOD!!!! Its a 2020 miracle!!

@redbeef92 3 жыл бұрын

The cheesy humor is back. I LOVE it! Welcome back John, feels like your personality is poured all over this video. We missed that!

@Inthetanktube 3 жыл бұрын

Japan never ceases to amaze me. I love it

@vuhung14 3 жыл бұрын

What a better way to have a CLEAN start than having dozens of naked guy do it for you. Great job! John.

@mediacoregroupph 3 жыл бұрын

His first KZfaq appearance was another naked festival down south. No wonder.

@littleone55555 3 жыл бұрын

lol, I love how I wear less at the beach but these men are considered "naked". Love double standards

@tsergy1627 2 жыл бұрын

You had mom and I cracking up!!! Every time you screamed, mom laughed and clapped. ( she's 84 with stage 4 cancer) i love to see her laugh. Thank you You! You have a wonderful talent for teaching.

@onlyinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

… and screaming :) haha! I’m so happy your nom enjoyed it.

@phantomsuccour 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos make me love Japan more. They try to keep all these unique cultural events alive. I wish more of the world saw value in the heritage left by their forebears

@1ChilledDude 3 жыл бұрын

Mad props for surviving that cold. Crazy stuff. Love it!! 😁 Also love the cool new logo intro!

@mathcad1985 3 жыл бұрын

This could actually be the reason japan is shrinking.. how many balls death by wedge that night?

@lynnkihara2323 3 жыл бұрын

I totally emphasize with trying to deal with the cold and the weggie, but I couldn't help but laugh at the squealing! 😂😂😂

@littleone55555 3 жыл бұрын

nah, girls are used to wearing thongs

@katieao8 3 жыл бұрын

新しいオープニングかっこいいですね！動画のクオリティが高くて、さすがです。いつもありがとうございます。Thank you for your great video John San!!

@cowrevenge 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, didn't realize you lost your Channel. Great job working with JapanTimes, I would not have noticed.

@lmaono6215 3 жыл бұрын

*Enables Subtitles* "John Daub Screaming"

@onlyinjapanGO 3 жыл бұрын

😱

@jvillanuevamtz 3 жыл бұрын

so great to see the same quality in your work no matter the channel, you have my support all the way!

@SanthoshMaruthi 3 жыл бұрын

Travel experiences are a thing and then there is this, the "Burning Man" Noboribetsu Edition :) Well done you John, an explosive start to the new series. We cannot wait to see more. Wasshoi !!!

@SparrowA1 3 жыл бұрын

*giant wooden weewee appears* John Daub: Oh what is this?!! NOOOOOOOOOOooo!!!

@lucyfrost8816 3 жыл бұрын

Yay you are back! Love your videos as always, very informative.

@Eternal-Security 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate how the tourism office liaison speaks succinctly and steadily. Nice for people trying to learn.

@IshiYoshiLover 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most entertaining video from John ever XD

@italianredneckgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!!! The animated opening looks wonderfully you! I love it! I rolled back to watch it a few times. ..... You were cinched to the Gods!!! That's quite a lot of screaming lol. 1/2 OIJgo + 1/2 Blair Witch Project? 🤣💧🔥❄ 🍑 A great way to launch the channel!!!!! 🇯🇵

@maxque5075 3 жыл бұрын

John, the quality here is unreal. These videos comfort me so much in an otherwise hectic time period in my life. Thanks for doing what you do, and keep at it! One of these days I will be able to support you on Patreon, but until then I will simply donate my time and watch these videos!

@ianbk 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new channel John! Loved this episode with tears of laughter rolling down my face. Brilliant work. Looking forward to many more ONLY in JAPAN's.

@JerryBatorne 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations again John! The first of many new videos to come!

@spun_01 3 жыл бұрын

You're a master storyteller John. Loved the video and I'm so happy things are back to normal on the new, real Only In Japan channel. I was lucky enough to participate in the Hakodate Matsuri way back when I was 15 on a sister-city sporting tour. It started my love of Japan that my kids have now inherited through our family holidays every 2 years.

@toby972 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes new upload. Very fun to watch and learnt new thing about Japan again.

@lindblumsan3799 3 жыл бұрын

WOW AMAZIING EPISODE!! so much energy there!! congratulation for releasing first episode on this channel, great job as always

@badhammy 3 жыл бұрын

Closed Captions from about 16:00 onwards: "Screams incoherently" LOL

@maorhaugland6025 3 жыл бұрын

John Daub did it AGAIN what a big splashy come back (no pun intended hehe) you came back big and wow what production! I loved every minute of it! thanks

@methodinsane 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new channel and the first proper video in a long line of videos John. This was a great video, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

@EllisG 3 жыл бұрын

Grats on your first episode launch. What a fantastic & educational journey to Noboribetsu. The coverage of the festival was really entertaining and I actually felt like I was hanging out with you. I could feel the cold on my skin and every splash of water hitting it! A perfect and well-paced episode. おめでとう!

@rohankrishna6000 3 жыл бұрын

Japan is an amazing country

@huggybear970 3 жыл бұрын

Long time coming, John. Congrats on the channel! We're excited to see more episodes!

@aliladavies 3 жыл бұрын

So great you are back in action!💕 You're a treasure to Japanese tourism!!

@alexandrawilde4820 3 жыл бұрын

The production level is phenomenal, the best ever on KZfaq! Thank you

@ThinkLuckyThink 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing first episode! I love the emotion and the opening as well.

@amnesiascrub12 3 жыл бұрын

Man, it's so great to hear that "Mata ne" again. Thanks John! Greetings from the 🇵🇭!

@johnny14794 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! The new intro is amazing!!! Nice to see the channel back and running again. Blessings to you and Kanae. Stay safe!

@Appendices 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome John, thanks for putting yourself through that to let us all experience this festival!

@AverytheCubanAmerican 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning about a winter festival in the Summer and I absolutely love it. That intro is amazing, John Daub ONLY in JAPAN is the best anime of them all

@maymay5600 3 жыл бұрын

only in japan, you'll find it weird

@TheAuthorOfDreams 3 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES YES YES This was awesome John! I had a goofy smile on my face throughout the video. 😁 Looking forward to watching more amazing stories on this new journey. P. S. That giant phallus though.... 😳

@melonshop8888 3 жыл бұрын

😁😂

@noel2546 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, John! I'm loving the new content and your vision for capturing stories from all corners of Japan. Thank you for the work you continue to do.

@Kawaii_Life. 3 жыл бұрын

John, thank you for sharing your experience!! This is an awesome first episode to kick off!!!

@MartyDittmar 3 жыл бұрын

That was GREAT! Welcome back John! What a great episode to officially kick off the channel. Congratulations! I can't wait for more episodes of the "screaming warrior"... 😆

@matthewc3289 3 жыл бұрын

John; Congrats on the new video and Channel! The new format is fantastic, great job!

@dailync5095 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video/documentary. Truly enjoyed it. Thank you John! Looking forward the next one already!

@c.a.7302 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a long time subscriber to John’s channels. He’s my go to guy to all things Japan especially since I can’t visit Japan as often and as long as I’d like. This is by far one of the most entertaining and enlightening videos he’s done in my opinion. The screaming though. The manly screaming when doused with freezing cold sake. Absolutely hilarious. Makes me wanna take part in that festival too.

@benburrito9669 3 жыл бұрын

John had the most manliest scream out of all the people there. No. Really.

@fifnalfantasy13 3 жыл бұрын

IVE MISSED THE EPISODES SOOO MUCH!!! im so happy to see this channel having them! Keep up the amazing work John!!! i love all the content! hope i can meet you one day in Japan :D

@_ikako_ 3 жыл бұрын

The start of something new! so glad you're back john!

@jeniferfrenchdravillas 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations John on the launch of the new channel!! Great episode. Thank you for bringing so many great Japanese experiences to us! ❤️🇯🇵

@ty_sylicus 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful episode. WE COULD FEEL YOUR COLD. Also, that epic thumbnail should be aware-winning. Much love!

@amber2211betts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for enduring the cold so we can learn more about Japan! I don't know if or when I might get to fulfill my dream of visiting Japan, so your videos help me keep that dream alive.

@matthewraya4246 3 жыл бұрын

Really, John. For the first episode on your new channel, this was epic 👍😃.

@kelliesmith2853 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Screaming warrior?! Lmao.....John, you sounded like a shrieking banshee! I laughed a lot. Good on you for getting involved.

@SickLiq 3 жыл бұрын

This was worth waiting for, John. It's a different world that needs a little Only in Japan.

@canice123 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, entertaining, simply a brilliant video to start your new channel which in itself is more than worthy of the Travel Channel.

@KSPRAYDAD 3 жыл бұрын

....or Netflix 🤓

@phoebe7314 3 жыл бұрын

This was definitely worth the wait! Fantastic first video, John, and I love the new intro!

@avengedsevenfoldale 3 жыл бұрын

You always bring great quality content ! Thanks for the video!

@mauriciosierra9475 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the most exhilarating and funniest I've ever seen by John Daub. That was amazing! I laughed so much I got cramps on my ribs.

@mercyldiaz 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t watch it clearly because of my tears from so much laughter. I have never laughed so hard in my life.

@Pebbles2639 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful first episode John! I laughed and learned a lot, looked like a awesome experience. Look forward to where you will take us next!

@firstjamesryu 3 жыл бұрын

Love everything about this format.

@jordy12aureolescom 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this intro!!! Thank You John!!

@kawada1796 3 жыл бұрын

It was super funny when you started screaming 😂😂 never have i laughed at your videos like that before, very entertaining and congratulations on the new design and channel ❤️❤️

@Astro80s 3 жыл бұрын

Love the channel, found it when I searched up Japan as a kid I never regret it!

@nIg4life6942 3 жыл бұрын

100 subscriber's with video true bro this guy made me love japan

@Aestyra 3 жыл бұрын

If this is the kind of video quality you will be putting out now John, i am more than hooked! Absolutely amazing! I cant wait to follow you further into the journey you will bring us on, from now on!

@cyberrider1765 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see your hard work in this new channel!!!Good luck Mr.Daub!!!

@kishore2293 3 жыл бұрын

First of all John, congratulations and I wish all the good luck on this new adventure. Loved the animated opening and episode too. I don't think I can handle that much cold but I hope I can participate one day. Looking forward to more future adventures

@meganm1350 3 жыл бұрын

Most excellent.

@kata_xv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was amazing and also veeery fun 🤣 I missed such videos about Japan so much. Looking forward for next episodes 😃

@jeunogaming 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job for creating this video! Nice to see you back up and running again.

@Chalexim 3 жыл бұрын

It's been so long 😭, new intro is AWESOME! Loving the new episode so far

@botanicalstig 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the launch! What a great first episode! Makes me want to join in on the fun!

@michaelmelendrez5039 3 жыл бұрын

loved the new intro and cant wait for the Kanazawa episode 😁

@bizbobizbo82 3 жыл бұрын

Love the quality, great job John!

@cherm982 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Congrats on the new channel. Watching this makes me say, "I want to go to Japan".

@TheNepharius 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your content and personality. I really would like to visit japan but i am propably not able to do that. But you did show me big parts of japan and made me feel the mood and cultur of the regions. Thank you for doing that.

@firestar1728 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! OIJ videos are back at long last. Your stories/films have been greatly missed. Fantastic start to a new era and semi-return to where it all began. Love the great new opening sequence and looking forward to many more journeys into the heart of Japan! PS. Never knew you could scream so loud lol!

@xenofalcon 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, quality content as always John. It's awesome to have you back in action .

@dodgeman6277 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new channel great video and great intro looking for more.

@Suede224 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to finally get to see the first video and congratulations on the accomplishment! Thank you for all the hard work you do for your community John! ありがとう　おめでとう

@markusmottus1686 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the new intro!! Beautiful!

@TheJazzyJolteon 3 жыл бұрын

Feels great having the videos back again! Excellent as always John

@oleksandrzubchenko210 3 жыл бұрын

New channel - new intro - new level of episodes. Way to go, John!

@_2D_ 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic first episode John! First off, I have to say I love the animated opening! The festival has this wonderful sense of tradition and community that I find really inspiring. Everyone looked like they had a great time, I'd love to be a part of it myself one day. Congratulations on the success of your first episode! Can't wait to see where you'll take us next!