0:00:00.000,0:00:00.833 WOW 0:00:05.996,0:00:07.324 What is the meaning of travel to you? 0:00:07.324,0:00:09.983 What is the meaning of travel to you? 0:00:09.983,0:00:11.749 Is it to relax 0:00:11.749,0:00:13.725 or to broaden your horizons? 0:00:13.725,0:00:15.463 For me, 0:00:15.463,0:00:18.240 “travel” means stepping out of the original environment 0:00:18.240,0:00:19.873 and exploring new places. 0:00:19.873,0:00:21.873 And the best way to practice “going” 0:00:21.873,0:00:24.011 is by riding. 0:00:24.011,0:00:26.990 Speed makes you forget everything, 0:00:26.990,0:00:28.408 but you won’t forget the scenery 0:00:28.408,0:00:31.014 you see along the way. 0:00:31.014,0:00:32.537 It’s about feeling the sunset, the stars, 0:00:32.537,0:00:34.030 the changing air 0:00:34.030,0:00:36.812 between the mountains and the coast, 0:00:36.812,0:00:38.057 and the rainwater. 0:01:01.441,0:01:03.531 Guten Tag! I'm FroppyDanCho! 0:01:03.531,0:01:05.881 The journey quietly reached the third day 0:01:05.881,0:01:06.828 And today 0:01:06.828,0:01:09.345 It will also be the longest day 0:01:09.345,0:01:11.415 of the six-day Kyushu tour 0:01:11.415,0:01:12.612 Today we 0:01:12.612,0:01:15.863 Our destination is Kagoshima, 430 kilometers away 0:01:15.863,0:01:19.752 It may take up to 10 hours of riding 0:01:19.752,0:01:20.254 So 0:01:20.254,0:01:21.256 Without further ado 0:01:21.256,0:01:23.243 Let's set off immediately! 0:01:23.243,0:01:26.262 Before talking about the first destination 0:01:26.262,0:01:27.742 I want to share with you 0:01:27.742,0:01:30.977 some interesting stories from the Japanese highways these past few days 0:01:30.977,0:01:31.992 In Taiwan 0:01:31.992,0:01:35.564 We might see signs warning of animals 0:01:35.564,0:01:36.653 But 0:01:36.653,0:01:38.943 "Beware of Raccoons" 0:01:38.943,0:01:41.193 I have never seen that 0:01:49.575,0:01:51.625 Next is something unique to the East Kyushu Expressway 0:01:51.625,0:01:52.743 "Watch out for distractions" 0:01:52.743,0:01:54.037 It is intended to remind drivers 0:01:54.037,0:01:56.777 not to get distracted by the fighter jets! 0:01:59.388,0:02:02.054 Each prefecture and city has its own unique representative symbol 0:02:02.054,0:02:05.684 Every time you enter the next city, you will see distinctive signs 0:02:24.354,0:02:25.958 After about an hour of riding 0:02:25.958,0:02:28.728 we arrived at today's first stop 0:02:28.728,0:02:30.160 at the intersection :) 0:02:30.160,0:02:31.821 Before getting into the main topic 0:02:31.821,0:02:34.632 Due to the exceptionally good weather on this day 0:02:34.632,0:02:35.798 We had just started our journey 0:02:35.798,0:02:38.459 and the moisture in our bodies was almost completely evaporated 0:02:38.459,0:02:40.132 So anything will do 0:02:40.132,0:02:41.861 Just give me a drink! 0:02:45.768,0:02:46.768 Froppy: (Japanese) Okay! 0:02:46.768,0:02:47.361 Shopkeeper: Six hundred 0:02:47.361,0:02:48.768 Froppy：Six hundred, okay! 0:02:48.768,0:02:50.015 Ming: It's like... 0:02:51.050,0:02:51.981 Ming：Kumquat lemon 0:02:51.981,0:02:52.649 Froppy：Really? 0:02:52.649,0:02:54.046 Froppy：That's nice! 0:02:54.046,0:02:56.678 Ming：But its sourness is not like that of a lemon 0:02:59.148,0:03:00.213 Froppy：Oh! 0:03:00.213,0:03:02.105 Froppy：It's very "mango"! 0:03:02.105,0:03:02.666 Ming：Try it... 0:03:02.666,0:03:04.015 Ming：It's a mixed orange flavor 0:03:04.015,0:03:05.416 We are now heading to 0:03:05.416,0:03:07.883 the famous Aoshima Shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture 0:03:07.883,0:03:09.278 the famous Aoshima Shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture 0:03:09.278,0:03:11.780 After parking in the designated parking lot 0:03:11.780,0:03:13.962 you need to walk about 15 minutes 0:03:13.962,0:03:16.913 to reach the island "Aoshima" 0:03:16.913,0:03:18.663 Walking along the coastline 0:03:18.663,0:03:21.297 surrounded by undulating rock formations 0:03:21.297,0:03:23.513 The sedimentary rocks rising from the sea 0:03:23.513,0:03:25.647 have been eroded by waves for hundreds of years 0:03:25.647,0:03:28.164 forming a washboard-like shape 0:03:28.164,0:03:30.747 Hence the name "Ogre's Washboard" 0:03:30.747,0:03:32.724 I also came to see this view 0:03:32.724,0:03:37.542 (The summer hand-washing water is always cool and refreshing) 0:03:44.945,0:03:52.131 (First experience of the purification ritual) 0:04:07.043,0:04:11.786 (The seaside shrine with the blue sky is absolutely beautiful) 0:04:24.627,0:04:26.683 (The kindergarten children on the outing are so cute) 0:04:29.020,0:04:30.490 Today's schedule is tight 0:04:30.490,0:04:31.603 At the time of editing 0:04:31.603,0:04:35.167 I realized that I skipped the breakfast and lunch scenes on this day 0:04:35.167,0:04:38.134 I can't remember if I actually ate 0:04:38.134,0:04:40.251 But deeply etched in my mind 0:04:40.251,0:04:42.457 is the heat of that day 0:04:42.457,0:04:43.702 Maybe that's why my appetite decreased 0:04:43.702,0:04:45.217 Maybe that's why my appetite decreased 0:04:45.217,0:04:47.352 But don't worry everyone 0:04:47.352,0:04:48.851 We always adhere to 0:04:48.851,0:04:51.833 the concept of resting when tired and continue the journey 0:04:51.833,0:04:54.518 No one was abused in the video XD 0:04:54.518,0:04:55.751 On the contrary 0:04:55.751,0:04:57.621 Being able to enjoy such good weather 0:04:57.621,0:04:59.668 and the endless sea view 0:04:59.668,0:05:02.168 is really something to be grateful for 0:05:06.440,0:05:09.986 (The body honestly and without hesitation stopped under the shade) 0:05:14.149,0:05:14.932 Froppy: Look, look! 0:05:14.932,0:05:16.719 Froppy: "It" is really on the edge of the cliff! 0:05:17.746,0:05:18.472 Next, 0:05:18.472,0:05:20.388 we will walk to 0:05:20.388,0:05:22.959 the only cave shrine in Japan 0:05:22.959,0:05:24.335 "Udo Shrine" 0:05:24.335,0:05:25.329 This spot 0:05:25.329,0:05:27.153 When I was planning the itinerary 0:05:27.153,0:05:28.151 I marked it as 0:05:28.151,0:05:31.036 a place I must visit no matter what 0:05:31.036,0:05:32.969 Once you enter the shrine area 0:05:32.969,0:05:37.103 The first thing to do is to get a goshuin (seal stamp) 0:05:37.103,0:05:38.952 And Ming, as always 0:05:38.952,0:05:42.104 is choosing amulets to give to friends 0:05:51.138,0:05:54.386 Located in the northeastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, "Udo Shrine" 0:05:54.386,0:05:58.437 is situated on a cliff facing the Nichinan coast 0:05:58.437,0:06:01.921 The entire pilgrimage route is built almost along the coast 0:06:01.921,0:06:05.738 There are many places along the way where you can enjoy the sea view 0:06:05.738,0:06:09.155 This is also one of the charms of Udo Shrine 0:06:17.013,0:06:18.405 To visit and worship 0:06:18.405,0:06:20.471 you need to cross the Chidori Bridge 0:06:20.471,0:06:24.221 and go down the stairs along the mountain wall to reach the main hall 0:06:24.221,0:06:26.278 With my surprised face 0:06:26.278,0:06:29.311 represents the shock I felt when I first saw the main deity of the shrine 0:06:29.311,0:06:31.955 (Maybe 1% of it is also due to my fear of heights) 0:06:43.343,0:06:45.280 On the way to the main hall 0:06:45.280,0:06:47.612 you can see many people coming to worship 0:06:47.612,0:06:50.053 throwing something towards the sea 0:06:50.053,0:06:52.641 This is an experience called "Unatama Nage" (Lucky Ball Throwing) 0:06:52.641,0:06:54.799 Throwing the lucky ball into the hollow of the turtle stone 0:06:54.799,0:06:56.649 to make a wish come true 0:07:28.805,0:07:30.236 Ming：Extreme architecture (what an odd description :D) 0:07:32.329,0:07:38.808 It is said that this is the birthplace of Hiko Nagisatake Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto 0:07:38.808,0:07:42.315 According to legend, Emperor Jimmu's mother, Tamayori-hime, gave birth to him here 0:07:42.315,0:07:45.574 and placed him in a boat woven from cormorant grass 0:07:45.574,0:07:48.885 This is also the origin of the shrine's name 0:07:48.885,0:07:52.077 The main deity of Udo Shrine is this imperial ancestor god 0:07:52.077,0:07:55.422 It also enshrines other imperial ancestor gods and Emperor Jimmu 0:07:55.422,0:07:58.775 These legends and customs make Udo Shrine a place full of mystery and spiritual power 0:07:58.775,0:08:01.904 attracting many believers and tourists to visit and worship 0:08:01.904,0:08:05.235 And when it appeared before my eyes 0:08:05.235,0:08:08.553 I began to imagine how much wind, rain, and natural disasters it has withstood 0:08:08.553,0:08:12.076 A feeling of reassurance welled up 0:08:31.081,0:08:33.677 After a morning of physical and mental cleansing 0:08:33.677,0:08:36.011 Whether it was the blue sea and sky of Aoshima 0:08:36.011,0:08:38.193 or the natural craftsmanship of Udo 0:08:38.193,0:08:39.850 I took it all in 0:08:39.850,0:08:41.361 and kept it in my heart 0:08:41.361,0:08:44.961 and took it to the next place we were going 0:08:44.961,0:08:47.861 which is also one of the highlights of this trip 0:08:47.861,0:08:49.894 The four extreme points of mainland Japan 0:08:49.894,0:08:52.044 The southernmost "Cape Sata" 0:08:52.044,0:08:54.694 It is also known as the "most difficult point" 0:08:54.694,0:08:58.167 As the name implies, it is the most difficult of the four extreme points to reach 0:08:58.167,0:09:01.160 Although "Cape Sata" is located in Minami-Osumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture 0:09:01.160,0:09:04.411 it is about three hours away from the well-known Kagoshima city center 0:09:04.411,0:09:07.112 it is about three hours away from the well-known Kagoshima city center 0:09:07.112,0:09:09.395 And we are now proceeding from Nichinan 0:09:09.395,0:09:13.492 It will also take about 150 kilometers and three hours 0:09:13.492,0:09:15.032 No time for nonsense 0:09:15.032,0:09:16.681 Let's go! 0:09:51.936,0:09:53.271 Cute old man 1: (Japanese) Do you add unleaded gasoline to this? 0:09:53.271,0:09:54.661 Froppy: (Japanese) Fill it up with unleaded gasoline 0:09:59.661,0:10:03.424 Froppy: Is there a convenience store nearby? (Completely incorrect Japanese grammar) 0:10:03.424,0:10:05.771 Cute old man 2: (Explaining) 0:10:05.771,0:10:06.747 Froppy: (Japanese) Behind? 0:10:06.747,0:10:16.224 Cute old man 2: (Continues explaining) 0:10:16.224,0:10:16.724 Froppy: Oh~~ 0:10:17.861,0:10:18.852 Froppy: Are you okay? 0:10:18.852,0:10:19.909 Ming：I'm okay 0:10:20.859,0:10:22.351 Froppy: Do you want to spray?[br]Here we introduce to everyone 0:10:22.351,0:10:25.548 Our unanimously recommended essential item for summer riding 0:10:25.548,0:10:27.715 "GATSBY Ice-Type Body Spray" 0:10:27.715,0:10:30.436 One spray to get you through the hot summer 0:10:30.436,0:10:32.699 Froppy: Then can you spray me? 0:10:34.980,0:10:37.120 (Being reserved) 0:10:40.240,0:10:43.208 (Cute old man 2 talking) 0:10:56.482,0:10:58.516 Froppy: Oh~~~ 0:10:58.516,0:11:00.539 Froppy: Starting to feel it! 0:11:04.068,0:11:08.074 (Passing through the southernmost gate of Cape Sata!) 0:11:20.205,0:11:28.325 (The sea is unbelievably blue) 0:11:28.325,0:11:36.472 (Matcha mountains everywhere) 0:11:36.472,0:11:42.541 (31st Parallel North Observation Plaza) 0:12:04.707,0:12:06.870 Accompanied by coastal scenery all the way 0:12:06.870,0:12:08.658 Three hours felt like a moment 0:12:08.658,0:12:11.974 We successfully arrived at the place where we can get the southernmost point certificate 0:12:11.974,0:12:14.224 Cape Sata Tourist Information Center 0:12:14.224,0:12:17.351 We arrived just before closing time 0:12:17.351,0:12:19.692 Froppy: (Japanese) This![br]If you also want to come here 0:12:19.692,0:12:21.209 Counter staff: (Japanese) This certificate, right![br]Be sure to pay attention to the time! 0:12:22.730,0:12:23.895 (This is the certificate itself!) 0:12:23.895,0:12:25.929 (I'm really excited!) 0:12:31.688,0:12:36.433 (Seriously printed today's date for us!) 0:12:42.060,0:12:42.741 Counter staff: (Japanese) Here you go~ 0:12:42.741,0:12:43.527 Ming: (Japanese) Thank you! 0:12:46.090,0:12:47.487 Froppy: (Japanese) Is it free? 0:12:47.487,0:12:48.656 Counter staff: (Japanese) It's free! It's free! 0:12:48.656,0:12:49.670 Froppy: (Japanese) Really! 0:12:49.670,0:12:50.782 Froppy: (Japanese) Thank you! 0:12:51.204,0:12:53.824 (Conquered the southernmost point!) 0:12:55.303,0:12:57.203 (The real southernmost point is right behind) 0:12:57.203,0:12:59.217 (About one kilometer from the tourist information center) 0:12:59.217,0:13:01.481 (Will visit again if time permits!) 0:13:04.895,0:13:11.134 (Don't forget to commemorate the 31st parallel north after descending) 0:13:57.216,0:13:58.160 Froppy: Eh? 0:14:00.837,0:14:01.837 Froppy: Hm? 0:14:17.697,0:14:18.892 The sun sets in the west 0:14:18.892,0:14:21.661 It also means it's time to return 0:14:21.661,0:14:22.793 We set off 0:14:22.793,0:14:25.867 Another three-hour endurance test 0:14:25.867,0:14:29.129 Maybe a little tired after the whole day 0:14:29.129,0:14:30.568 But what greets us 0:14:30.568,0:14:31.424 is this scene before us 0:14:31.424,0:14:33.367 The scene of the setting sun 0:14:33.367,0:14:36.450 Can't help but stare 0:14:36.450,0:14:40.233 Can only immerse in this comfortable ride 0:14:49.757,0:14:56.500 (The smoking mountain ahead is "Sakurajima") 0:15:52.406,0:16:00.336 (Along with the city trams) 0:16:28.342,0:16:29.387 Good evening 0:16:29.387,0:16:30.384 Everyone 0:16:30.384,0:16:32.284 After 10 hours of hardship 0:16:32.284,0:16:35.267 We finally arrived at today's accommodation in Kagoshima 0:16:35.267,0:16:36.987 FAV HOTEL 0:16:37.550,0:16:38.616 Froppy: Are you on the toilet? 0:16:38.616,0:16:39.542 Ming: Peeing! 0:16:39.542,0:16:39.975 (Laughs) 0:16:39.975,0:16:40.915 Ming: Can't pee!? 0:16:40.915,0:16:42.193 Froppy: I'm filming! 0:16:42.193,0:16:45.535 I really have to praise the high cost-performance ratio of Kagoshima accommodation 0:16:45.535,0:16:47.935 The price is just over a thousand yen per person per night 0:16:47.935,0:16:49.417 Froppy: And we are on a high floor[br]You can stay in this spacious room 0:16:49.417,0:16:51.417 and well-equipped hotel 0:16:51.417,0:16:54.118 Froppy: It was mentioned as a high floor when booking[br]I sincerely recommend it to everyone 0:16:55.215,0:16:56.844 For dinner, we originally planned 0:16:56.844,0:17:00.089 to eat the famous Kagoshima black pork hot pot 0:17:00.089,0:17:01.152 Fun fact! 0:17:01.152,0:17:04.285 Kagoshima black pork has been scientifically proven 0:17:04.285,0:17:07.319 to have 3.7 times the umami components of regular pork 0:17:07.319,0:17:11.101 and 6.7 times the sweetness components of top-quality meat 0:17:11.101,0:17:12.651 We were really looking forward to it 0:17:12.651,0:17:15.219 Unfortunately, we arrived in the city too late 0:17:15.219,0:17:17.485 We can only save it for the next visit 0:17:17.485,0:17:18.669 So we decided 0:17:18.669,0:17:21.401 to stroll along Yamanokuchi Main Street 0:17:21.401,0:17:23.652 to see if there was anything we wanted to eat 0:17:23.652,0:17:25.736 Unexpectedly 0:17:25.736,0:17:26.869 we enjoyed a meal 0:17:26.869,0:17:30.169 of top-quality wagyu beef until we were stuffed? 0:17:48.229,0:17:53.152 (Listen to the sizzling sound of the yakiniku) 0:18:01.591,0:18:03.564 (The star of tonight's dinner) 0:18:12.871,0:18:16.136 (Oh my Gosh, it's so delicious) 0:18:16.534,0:18:24.119 (Unexpectedly found that Ming was serving all the time today) 0:18:24.119,0:18:30.609 (Ending the day with my stomach full of wagyu beef is just too blissful!) 0:18:32.292,0:18:34.268 Hello everyone 0:18:34.268,0:18:35.435 We just 0:18:35.435,0:18:39.086 went to LAWSON again before bed 0:18:39.086,0:18:40.823 to buy some essential late-night snacks 0:18:40.823,0:18:43.386 And then we also drew an Ichiban Kuji 0:18:43.386,0:18:45.195 And this gentleman won again... 0:18:46.595,0:18:47.495 a figure 0:18:47.495,0:18:51.023 Our luggage is really full 0:18:51.023,0:18:52.232 It's really troublesome! 0:18:52.232,0:18:53.049 Ming: Addicted!