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