Children Full of Life (5 of 5)

[OpenendsProductions]

Wonderful Thankyou so much

[chelsi889]

Sometimes we forget that all we really wanted was to be happy. I'm glad this documentary was made and while it did make me and many others cry, at least we'll know that after we finish we can always start over. Smiling. :)

[Epirc]

I cried twice during this documentary. Thank for posting!

[LeoBioSoul]

Lmao, is they gave those boards to kids here in the US they would be hitting each other and, or playing with them..

[NoblesseOblige320]

I admit, I'm sometimes just bitter with the world and throw my angst out into the internet. It's easy and selfish to feel rotten...and unfortunately, it takes hard work to be happy. I'm glad I watched this video. In 2012, I hope to start it off as a new person. Good luck to everyone else!

[bboygerman]

This guy is awesome, his teaching and style of teaching is something we all can learn from. I believe we, as a parent, should learn from this. If you think about it, it is our responsibility to teach our children about empathy, compassion and friendship. Lets not just leave it to the teachers, we can become the educators to our kids. Talk to them and open their mind to this world of empathy, compassion and friendship.

[MissAyeGo]

Thank you for posting this video. I felt so many emotions watching this, and a deep respect for this teacher. I remember in primary school we had something called 'circle time' or 'golden time' similar to the letters, but it felt so forced that there was no real sharing or emotion there. These kids have such a wonderful classroom environment.

[shazzah199708]

yo is one brave and kind kid :)

[roygbiv2sg]

Mr. Kanamori - ありがとうございます。

[roygbiv2sg]

How I wish I had a teacher like Mr. Kanamori. I'm so glad to know such teachers exist.

All I had in Malaysia were Malay teachers who imparted racism and hatred.

What a sick Malaysian society they have produced.

Mr. Kanamori sir - Arigatou gozaimasu.

[snowdakini]

Wonderful! 

[Wisss]

Best video of youtube ?

[avive06]

How are these kids not bawling their eyes out on the last day of class???

[alittlewizardd]

Now this is what teaching should be about.

[danimal519]

"we are always with them, so please don't worry." Yep. Lost it at that.

[Xello998]

If only our white God spoke Japanese. heathens

[bigmike00831]

@Xello998 fuck off!!!!

[Xello998]

@bigmike00831 take it easy, francis

[snrubrm]

Thank you so much for posting; beautiful and inspiring.

[Mulletboi86]

I'll take this over the teachings of Christianity anytime!

[PMID85]

@Mulletboi86 this is at the heart of jesus teachings. unfortunately its been abused and extorted and edited and claimed as the only truth.

[Xello998]

@PMID85 And they do it without Jesus, amazing.

[Mulletboi86]

@Xello998 Yes, they did it without Jesus and it is AMAZING, therefore they will go to hell;)

[Mulletboi86]

@PMID85 Not being rude but whether this is the teachings of Jesus Christ is irrelevant b/c I'm assuming that most of Japan is secular in their own beliefs and that I'm betting the teacher and more so the children seen in this video do not know the teachings of Jesus or Christianity. The fact of what you have stated believes me more so that Christianity continues to claim such beliefs as their own and that it is "The truth, the life, ,and the way."

[Mulletboi86]

@Mulletboi86 And if this was the case than the Japanese are better christian's than the rest of the world.

[jonowonoponosono]

Where can I buy this on DVD?

[IITheoryII]

I.WANT.MOOOOOOORE

[ElverGoneStudios]

Watching all 5 of these has re-affirmed my desires to pursue a career in education. For anything thinking the same, it's pretty much up to people like us to fix, improve, and innovate in our broken education systems.

[DeadHand1992]

This guy is the real GTO

[dopeboyhero]

@DeadHand1992 GTK! lol 

[epicvolleyballer]

Mr. Kanamori's methods somewhat remind me of my current AVID teacher's methods. Although they were only short term projects, we came together as a class and told each other about our lives, the painful parts and the happy parts. We also do this at an annual school event called Unity Day. I am so happy for these children, that they have been able to learn this kind of wisdom and empathy so early on in life.

[kimriya]

実はね私は小学校のときにそんなことをしなかった。いい小学生だ­な :)

[smooothiebomb]

what a wonderful man.

[lainyinspain]

I just watched all 5 videos - cried in some. It seems to me that we are all wise because we all have life experiences but it is when we feel accepted, that we can truly feel safe to be show who we are and share our wisdom. My coachees and students of English have taught me, and continue to remind me, that what most motivates them is when I am genuine - being honest and caring as a person, and competent and inspiring as a teacher. May all learners have a person like Mr.Kanamori in their lives.

[Jussalocc]

I watched the whole thing. In my mind I knew that how this guy is teaching is how its suppose to be done. Teaching wisdom especially at the kids age. Your life is on Record when your born, it's up to u to rewind memories that can help your presence.

[greenelphiexoxo]

This is a true teacher. As a future educator, I hope I can be half as good as this guy. I've had so many horrible teachers throughout my education, but the teachers who really impacted me stay in my mind forever. I have no doubt that these kids will always remember this teacher :)

[kittykat979]

What is this teacher's actual subject? I am currently majoring in elementary education and I don't like that I have to do all this math, math is not my favorite subject. I am looking for a subject where I can incorporate things like compassion, forgiveness, and love. Things that can really help these children in the World! :)

[clknish]

@kittykat979

tell me about it! the national curriculum in UK doesnt leave us with anyscope to teach what you jus mentioned, ur own departmental staff will fall on you like an ocean if they hear you teaching them anythin besides ur own subject. ucan either be really wise and blend it in ur lesson plans about 10mins before or after OR just leave it for ur FORM class but then sooo many miss out on this vital speech

[JeffTheChef23]

beautiful. these children will one day realize what a wise and special teacher they had.

[roygbiv2sg]

@JeffTheChef23 very true

[clknish]

what a brilliant teacher to have .... fair, honest, caring and most importantly TEACHES SOMETHING USEFUL

[roygbiv2sg]

@clknish well said.

[TimeManInJail]

i believe education is truly a beautiful thing. i believe what we have now is nowhere close to what i have said.

[redzisan]

Great teacher! Now its time for people what is the most important to teach children so they can grow happy, responsible, good people:-)))

So great thanks for this video

Love and Peace

[MizoreGaming]

,,, Wish I could be reborn.

[roygbiv2sg]

@MizoreGaming wish I could turn back time and be his student.

[genflow2000]

I love the kid at 0:49! He just stands up for whatever he believes in and that's really inspiring! :D

[StephTwitsandTubes]

OMg im crying like crazy...I wish Iwas in that class!

[roygbiv2sg]

@StephTwitsandTubes same here at 46. Amazing what's suppressed deep inside.

[ravenhall11]

Amazing ! Hearts, a teacher help shape such great young people, that are going to grow yo to be amazing adults,

[Janellee43]

This was very inspiring.

[lightheartedbeing]

I love the combination of life skills, being real, dealing with what is real, and the creative and natural responses of children being nurtured, cultivated in ways that are life lessons that become a part of them. Dealing with death and cruelty that occurs in the life of children in a way that is real, that the children discover can be exposed in a way that allows healing, an experience of connection and compassion that is the bonding of our interrelatedness is an amazing lesson. Like to see f/u

[CounsellingQld]

Teachers are almost often tellers!...they dont teach they tell, like advise, its free so useless. This man works deep within empathy, what a gift and healing skill. this man will have impacted on these children for ever

[Dabs84]

It's such a beautiful thing when Tsubasa and Mifuyu instinctively look up and clap towards the sky at 3:21.

[roygbiv2sg]

@Dabs84 Noticed that too.

[katieyounis]

GREAT!

[EverEllfie]

This has reinforced my desire to be a teacher. I think I would give almost anything to study under this amazing man.

[jahlove111]

that teacher is so wise :)! god bless him

[Cookieandcreame51]

This is so sweet!

[xXFlyleafXx]

I'm not going to stop until every school in Australia focuses on teaching important things such as empathy, compassion adn friendship...

[artalect]

@xXFlyleafXx journey well

[cutykity]

When a person has a passion you can feel it. I wish Mr. Kanamori was my teacher. I hope he's doing well.

[afilteredview]

These kids were more adult at 10 years old than I am now, at 28. Inspiring

[roygbiv2sg]

@afilteredview you are right. right education makes all the difference in society.

[Guitar360Dude]

if only old teachers were nice like him in the usa

we claim we are the best country but japan is better

[petalovespongy]

What a wonderful documentary.. I feel like I'm a better person fotr watching it.

[LaLaLoes67]

So impressed. What an incredible gift this class received, what beauty. May they carry it all out into society and become such shining examples like their teacher! I am deeply touched. Thank you, Mr. Kanamori.

[RobinHawkStudios]

People seem to believe that all children are brats, uneducated and most of all people think that children don't understand. We do. Since I was four years old I remember all the deep thinking I did about my parents divorce. Althought we obviously do not behave like we understand, just because of Mifuyu's fears. Being different. Behind every child, wheter they're quiet or loud, there's a deep understanding. These kids teacher merely sparked up the feeling that it's ok to be emotional and caring.

[LastRqss]

@RobinHawkStudios

This is true. Just look at Tsubasa's face when he came in. people said he looked okay, he looked okay but obviously he was feeling pain but was trying to hold it back. this is a prime example of why you can't judge people from their looks,age,background or whatever.I had a girl who thought I was souless or something for not reacting when my parent passed on but the truth wasn't like that at all. I shouldn't have to explain why either

[keizerkeisuke54]

this is like heaven on earth. To think that we in the west worship footballers and popstars when really people like this deserve fame and happiness. So inspiring. Thanks Mr Kanamori

[iamuseu2]

@keizerkeisuke54 Im sure Mr Kanamori has no interest in fame and he is definetly happier then most footballers or popstars.

[roygbiv2sg]

@keizerkeisuke54 well said

[lollyclub123]

oh gosh i cried more than 10 times watching this documentary.

[roygbiv2sg]

@lollyclub123 I was choked up as many times

[thevaillants1]

What stood out to me is that this teacher was able to physical connect with his students and it wasnt "creepy or wrong" it was compansionate and right.

I know there are adults out there who shouldnt be near children but if we could find ways to pat a kid on the head or give them a hug when the need it WITHOUT being fearful of arrest or being charged....this would be a better world

[WorldOfSnakes]

@thevaillants1 Don't worry...that kind of over-exaggerated paranoia fear of adults touching children is found only in North America. The world is not like that.

[MissAyeGo]

@thevaillants1 I could not agree more with this comment. My sister is a teacher and cannot give the 5 year old children who need a pat on the shoulder when they've fallen down or tie their laces. She is not even supposed to put on sun cream for them for a summer day trip - but sometimes practically has to take over! Health and safety gone mad.

[1997gags]

i don't see childrean, i see angels in this doc.

[dankiel]

The main kid is the BOSS. Nice.

[chazolia]

"It's ready. And it's big enough. Clear enough. Careful enough. That you could read it... looking down from Heaven"

Well well, it was a night full of tears!

[najus1000]

the fearless "yo"....his leadership talent and thoughts are awesome...when i was their age, even words refused to come out off my mouth :p

[drissana]

We could be teaching this in our schools and we don't . Conflict resolution, Non violent communication. We have forgotten how to communicate to each other face to face. Maybe that is why there is so much bullying and hoodlums in classes today.

[WorldlyMusi]

Wisdom is what schools should teach students, more important than knowledge is wisdom. A lot of PhDs out there don't have the wisdom of these 10 year-old

[sweekun]

These kids are my age right now, we grew up at the same time. I can say without a doubt that no one I knew at that age was this mature,or had this close a bond with anyone else. Including myself.

[LLRHINESTONE]

Pray for the children of Japan,that they may be children again from the devastation they now face.Pray for great teachers like the wonderful man in this film ...

[wmonou]

bright future for japan

[JCBachVida]

This is breathtakingly beautiful. The amount of compassion these children have for each other and the respect they have for the teacher -- North America really needs teacher like this wonderful man.

These Kids show a type of love and caring that so rarely adults do.

[supercarsXposed]

one up for CANADA broad casting this!....america's too busy worrying about Money & the future of Money

[sunwooooooo]

@Xytos You are ignorant.

[sleepyeyeslim1]

Moved to tears, what an inspiring and beautiful life lesson.

[roygbiv2sg]

@sleepyeyeslim1 I felt the same too

[StripeyLaura]

I cannot find the right words to express my joy at being fortunate enough to be able to see this, and knowing someone like this exists in the world, and my sorrow in knowing that he is unique and not the norm. Imagine a world in which children are treated this way at schools everywhere, all the time! I imagine it to be a most beautiful, loving place. God bless you, Mr. Kanamori!

[EmpusMusic]

There isn't a minute of this documentary where I havn't cried in front of the beauty of it.

I respect and admire, Toshiro Kanamori.

[roygbiv2sg]

@EmpusMusic same feelings too

[Kiwi95Sweet]

Shit..... my whole bed is wet now.......T_T

[Kiwi95Sweet]

@Xytos NOO XD I cried !!!

[Kiwi95Sweet]

@Xytos  Why balls , I'm a girl......

[Kiwi95Sweet]

@Xytos 15....Why ???

[Xytos]

@Kiwi95Sweet cause you sound like a kid (and you are).

[Kiwi95Sweet]

@Xytos Haha XD

[josephmarshall]

Really building great human beings.

[Madison3201]

I loved this documentary! Someone needs to offer Mr. Kanamori a job teaching other teachers how to do just what he does, eventually the world will become a better place. I know the kids that were lucky to have had him as their teacher will never forget him.

[ellpat3764]

i wish american schools were like this

[mikeemike11]

Beautiful :)

[1aldovich]

I received a recommendation about this documentary ... My god This is amazing. Thank you @typoprone for sharing. Youve made my day

[pary16]

i cried so much.

these kids are amazing and the teacher is even more amazing.

if only every child had such a good role model....

[iStutterbug]

These kids, are amazing. If someone died in my family my friends would be like" Oh..sorry,.., Hey theres a new movie!" or"oh that sucks."

[Modishkitty]

If more teachers don't start popping up like him, I'll have to take it into consideration myself to become one---inspired by this guy right here; Mr. Kanamori. God bless him and those little children. For someone as cynical as me, I can't even deny how touching I found this. I was suprised at the maturity of these children, and I find it a bit sad that when I talk to/hear other adults, I feel like I'm talking/listening to a child. Reversed?

CATCH UP, REST OF THE WORLD.

[WorldOfSnakes]

@Modishkitty If you meant what you wrote then you should just become a teacher like that regardless of others. I hope you meant it:)

[Lunalonesome]

I believe this documentary could help change the learning world, even if it's just a little. If you agree, post 1 of these 5 videos on facebook or any other website so it can touch the hearts of many others like ourselves.

[maryclaude]

Everyone can learn from the teacher and the children. This made me cry so much lol

There were so many things in this school that would be an absolute no-no in a western school... It sucks how some children are missing out in this kind of life learning opportunity.

[sarsooorati]

I wish I had such an education...

[Koiyuki]

Watching this in full reminds me how much humanity exists within all school systems, including Japanese, and how much of that is glossed over in materials teaching others about/giving the viewer a glance into their society

[BloomingRadiance]

This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing :)))

[sayonara69696]

those children must be 19 now. wonder how their lifes turned out to be...)

[skykam]

@sayonara69696 A good project would be to track them down and find out how they turned out.

[proitc]

@sayonara69696 wouldnt it be amazing to select say 5-10 students and see how they're doing and also the teacher

[sayonara69696]

@proitc yeah, that's what I'm talking about!

[MarioSavioTZM]

@sayonara69696 They as individuals are probably far better balanced, but coming into this sick world it must be very hard for them to adjust. Hopefully they are directing energies to changing the direction in which we are headed. Look at Fukushima. :(

[maxgunn555]

@sayonara69696 one of them become priminister. one of them become a pop star. one of them cures cancer. that would be amazing.

[Sadoos]

@sayonara69696 I worked at an elementary school for the past 5 months. I think about what those kids gonna do in the future all the time :)

[ogmp11]

@sayonara69696 somebody please document the life of these kids now, it would be priceless to see how they have lived this decade :)

[magnificentAmbercin]

One person has no soul....

[purpleturtleponcho]

Beautiful children.

[neoc03]

I would pay $10K a year to send my future children to this school if they had this teacher all throughout their education.

[kiwiduncan]

Stunning doco - and much food for thought about how we can be better teachers. Joel, thanks for sending me the link - it makes me think that we could introduce a similar "letters" programme at Savong's School in Cambodia.

[nick2k4kang]

Incredible pupils and awesome teacher! I am really touched. Wish I had a teacher like him.

[somypiano]

I learned, I cried, I hoped, and I wished, a lot of things are going into my heart right now. Thanks and thanks for the person who shared this video!!

[lisskiss18]

wauw..he is that kinda teacher I really,really want to become..He´s like the king of teachers..such a superhero

[chrischen1963]

學習要快樂! 生活也要快樂!! 工作也要快樂!! 希望這樣的念頭，啟發自己.....

[ReefFrog]

I've heard that it is customary in Japan for the monks integrate themselves back in the general society after they've "gained" enlightenment. Therefore a person who has spent a great deal of his/her life in a monastery and comes back and picks up where he left is considered a success.

I have a feeling that Mr. Kanamori is a former monk. A real inspiration anyway.

[27rand]

FYI An excerpt from the producer’s (Mr. Kaetsu) comments;

“There were many more great stories, but we had to cut some scenes that I wanted to show very much. Kanamori class students, the heroes of the program, must have more great memories in their hearts than I could see. My own benefit was that through this coverage, I was able to experience the rich and valued moments that only that school can provide.”

Great vid!

[NinaStar29]

Amazing class and teacher... very inspiring. There's actually still some goodness left in this world!

[OTANESS]

yea i was cry all the way through this very touching XD , V is for Victory

[Simavy]

I'm studying to become a teacher, this man is such an inspiration! I cried.

[CommonVoiceofReason]

I wonder where he is now. If someone knows how to contact him, please let me know.

[sippingjuice]

Oh my gosh this is so amazing. I cried so much, it was so inspiring and really got you thinking.

[della206]

I wonder if that teacher has kids?...He would make the best father! I'm glad that he's able to educate Some kids on life and what's right...

[sweetjunkyard]

This might have been the best thing I have ever seen. Those kids are so lucky that they had him as a teacher. I cried several times watching this, and I learned alot.

[Chuloloc]

Awesome. Amazing documentary. Towards the end of this video, I almost cried. Thank you for posting the videos. Much appreciated. Well wishes to the children of Japan.

[Asperuaca]

<3 <3 <3 Beautiful!!

[UKnowYunhoLover]

best documentary i have ever seen, made me cry as well !

[zzDarxzz]

I WISH I HAD THE FOURTH GRADE ON THAT CLASS :)

[kendrakebake]

I cried the entire way through, if I could only be half as good.....what a teacher I would be.

[Supersaiiyin]

best documentary ever!!!!

[viru19c]

very inspiring for young generation kids ..... good job done^

[oOninellaOo]

Wow, i wish we had a life teacher like this ya know... ;o we could learn much from this in the place were i live...

[MrThaipresident]

He doesn't only teach those kids in the documentary. I can call him teacher anytime.

[GennyBaby88]

HE IS A BLESSING TO EVERY STUDENT. . .

[RevTeaJay]

If teachers were all like the one in this documentary....peace, plus possibilities of keeping it and creating the Art of Living a "Happy" Life available to everyone.

[jacrongen]

Beautiful and touching. If you liked this, you might also like "Etre et Avoir".

[nipm4eva]

Oh man this stuff had me crying like a baby. How touching.

[TimeManInJail]

yo going to be a very strong friend

[TheKiemaster]

What a nice letter.

[Twitchy07]

Amazing documentary! =)

[soldier93rus]

Thank you for the upload! I really enjoyed the documentary. People in the U.S should watch these videos and realize what life is about! Keep your head up and heart lit on people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kimuhlol]

fantastische doku, ein wunderbarer mensch dieser Mr. Kanamori :)

Gott segne sie!



[Letes92]

Would love to see one of those kids.. they should be in 11th grade by now

[Grakesch]

Almost got teary at the end....mister Kanamori really is one of a kind.

He showed me how important happiness is.

[AbnormAssassin]

This guy is not a teacher, he is a master of life!

[prabeer]

@AbnormAssassin Yes......He is a MASTER.

[Bosoxfanpw7]

These children are wise beyond their years, it was so touching to see what they were capable of. It seems like so many don't get these lessons at any point in their life.

The teacher was a true inspiration, there needs to be more Kanamori's in the world.

Thank you for this documentary!

[Betongbarnet]

Just beautiful! Amazing film, Thumbs up to CBC for making this film, please follow up Kanamori and his kids in the future. Please, film institutes around the world, make sure to give funding to make another film about Kanamori and his kids, and make sure to distribute the film world wide =D Im sure a lot of distributors would love that opportunity without making any money of it =D Right people =D

[WordlyHelp]

This is one of the best documentary I have seen. Its impressive, motivating, HAPPY, realistic and most of all, a learning experience that will last a life time for all those children. THANK YOU TEACHER For all you've DONE!!!! ( Mr. Kanamori) GOD BLESS YOU! If only teachers can be like you here in America! I can promise you, our children will absolutely be better people.