It is always sad to see things like this. Although I'm hoping some people here are correct and the japanese know their ecology and are going about things the proper way. I think that haiku in your video puts it perfectly though.
Well, yes, things change. Whether they be for the good or bad, there are things that people have to do. Logging may not always be good for the environment, but I can see in this case that they made it a single line instead of just toppling the entire forest; which proves that they have consideration. Since the beginning of Time, people have provided for themselves through nature. It's just that in this day and age, we are of much larger number, so we take more. Beautiful video, thanks for upload
How sad :-( "Not to sound like a downer" But this is proof yet again that we live in a state of continuous fluctuation and decay. And is why most people should be more compassionate towards every one and thing. ;-)
While it is shocking to see a patch of forest you once knew cleared like that, I have to say this is very mild compared to what is done in other countries. Japanese seem very conscious of their surrounding environments and know the plants roles in preventing landslides etc. At one time that forest, which was planted in all cedars, would have been seen as negative because the native trees, cleared after WWII, were more diverse and removed to plant these profitable trees.
Thats so sad.........I thought the Japanese revered and protected their landscapes. Your original video was just gorgous, with the lushness and the running water in the background. Let's hope they do something to remedy this and let nature do what she does best. Thanks for sharing..........
"Teach your children what we have taught ours, that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle
Its sad when things like that happen. I can relate mate...over the last 25 years I've seen a lot of beautiful places destoyed my mans need to exploit natures gifts. To make a quick bit of cash. Luckily my countries young enough to realize the long term benefit of receiving tourist $ for undestoyed natural beauty. I'd say they're a little late, but better late than never...but anyway, cheers for a cool vid showing the contrast between the the natural & exploited state of nature.
This really upsets me. I shouldnt have watched this. Why does it upset me so much? 1: that it happens at all. 2: that theres nothing I can do to stop in anyway this from happening. 3: that I cant aid in the rebirth of this forest.
I am just one man. With no money or skills. It upsets me very much that I cant protect that which I love. Nature. So I try to avoid seeing it. ~_~
Yet another great video. I hadn't made my way back through your old stuff too see the original clip yet, so that was a surprising change! It's too bad that it had to happened, but the fact that the statue was kept safe when there didn't have to be any care given to it makes me happy for some reason. :-)
Seeing such a drastic change in nature always makes me think of Hayao Miyazaki and how he portrays nature throughout his films. It reminds me of when the river spirit from Spirited Away is cleaned of all the muck and grime and trash, the bike that comes out of it, all rusted over; or how the forests were being destroyed so people could gather the iron ore to forge into bars in Mononoke-hime; this is just 1 example of the imbalance and precautions we need to take to protect our environment.
Wow!!! How beautiful!!! What a crime. But everything does change and that place is no different than any other place in the world. That place will be beautiful again. One day.
Another awesome video Kurt, thanks. Sad to see what happened to that area where Jizo-san is, it was so beautiful before, but as you said "things change." :)
@reymiland Thank you so much for your contribution of yet another poem. This poem was especially touching to me as I have special feeling for this Jizo which I have always enjoyed visiting and sitting with when passing through this area of the mountains. Your references to the circle and Wheel of life are deep and penetrating and say everything plus much more than I could do with my words alone. Thank you so much! I am a huge fan of your skills as a wordsmith. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
@elsamuraiguapo This isn't deforestation. Japan is one of the most densely forested of all the nations on the earth. Though you may not like the way it looks, this sort of forestry is a good thing in two ways that immediately spring to mind: 1)People put wood to good use in buildings and important products, and 2)this is a good defense in case of forest fires. Japan usually suffers from over 2000 forest fires a year. The Japanese are excellent ecologists and have strong ties to the forest.
@watcher8o I have to disagree, technology exists today that they could have selectively cut trees down without stripping out whole sections and even destroy all the surrounding flora with their actions. Not only is the barren ground vulnerable to erosion which will damage the forest area itself but any streams/rivers down the hill from it, but the fauna in the area are now lacking their habitat.
@pestr999 It's an excellent firebreak. And with the constant threat of mudslides, I'm sure they have preventing them in the forefront of their minds when practicing good forestry. In a decade or less, it will look totally different again. I do not bemoan such use of the land.
@watcher8o That is one issue that is not being handled, otherwise the company would have already put down saplings to replace the trees that they took away.
At least they saved the statue. I wish it wasn't in concrete thing though. Better that it's there than destroyed though. Oh well. One thing great about nature is how it will eventually reclaim the land again, even though it will take time.
@dmarie1184 I agree with your observation that in the end the Jizo will find itself in a lush and beautiful setting once more. reymiland contributed a beautiful poem for this video (after you had watched) which I have included in the video and which summarizes well your observation. Thanks for watching! ~Kurt :-)
I wish you could make a living doing what you do in your videos!!!!
unchiekun 7 months ago
I remember that jizo statue. I should bury some acorns there so that someday there will be more water-storing forest in the future.
Peace!
crazyboyfromjapan 1 year ago
It is always sad to see things like this. Although I'm hoping some people here are correct and the japanese know their ecology and are going about things the proper way. I think that haiku in your video puts it perfectly though.
doodovf 1 year ago
wow... that's so different... it makes me kind of sad
hoosierhana 1 year ago
That is really sad to see. : ( I hope a better energy source will be found someday.
jxz107 1 year ago
Well, yes, things change. Whether they be for the good or bad, there are things that people have to do. Logging may not always be good for the environment, but I can see in this case that they made it a single line instead of just toppling the entire forest; which proves that they have consideration. Since the beginning of Time, people have provided for themselves through nature. It's just that in this day and age, we are of much larger number, so we take more. Beautiful video, thanks for upload
Bargadiel 1 year ago
How sad :-( "Not to sound like a downer" But this is proof yet again that we live in a state of continuous fluctuation and decay. And is why most people should be more compassionate towards every one and thing. ;-)
TommyTurntables1 1 year ago
Aw! This too shall pass.
Strideo1 1 year ago
While it is shocking to see a patch of forest you once knew cleared like that, I have to say this is very mild compared to what is done in other countries. Japanese seem very conscious of their surrounding environments and know the plants roles in preventing landslides etc. At one time that forest, which was planted in all cedars, would have been seen as negative because the native trees, cleared after WWII, were more diverse and removed to plant these profitable trees.
marblemill 1 year ago
Thats so sad.........I thought the Japanese revered and protected their landscapes. Your original video was just gorgous, with the lushness and the running water in the background. Let's hope they do something to remedy this and let nature do what she does best. Thanks for sharing..........
blueeggsitter 1 year ago
"Teach your children what we have taught ours, that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle
Claycat4 1 year ago
Its sad when things like that happen. I can relate mate...over the last 25 years I've seen a lot of beautiful places destoyed my mans need to exploit natures gifts. To make a quick bit of cash. Luckily my countries young enough to realize the long term benefit of receiving tourist $ for undestoyed natural beauty. I'd say they're a little late, but better late than never...but anyway, cheers for a cool vid showing the contrast between the the natural & exploited state of nature.
MicknFumi 1 year ago
Beautiful and tall trees!
zhangsha555 1 year ago
This really upsets me. I shouldnt have watched this. Why does it upset me so much? 1: that it happens at all. 2: that theres nothing I can do to stop in anyway this from happening. 3: that I cant aid in the rebirth of this forest.
I am just one man. With no money or skills. It upsets me very much that I cant protect that which I love. Nature. So I try to avoid seeing it. ~_~
Lostfaith1980 1 year ago
crazy!
Rash1012 1 year ago
Yet another great video. I hadn't made my way back through your old stuff too see the original clip yet, so that was a surprising change! It's too bad that it had to happened, but the fact that the statue was kept safe when there didn't have to be any care given to it makes me happy for some reason. :-)
stalker003 1 year ago
Seeing such a drastic change in nature always makes me think of Hayao Miyazaki and how he portrays nature throughout his films. It reminds me of when the river spirit from Spirited Away is cleaned of all the muck and grime and trash, the bike that comes out of it, all rusted over; or how the forests were being destroyed so people could gather the iron ore to forge into bars in Mononoke-hime; this is just 1 example of the imbalance and precautions we need to take to protect our environment.
countumga 1 year ago
What a stark contrast!!!!
qiranger 1 year ago
Wow!!! How beautiful!!! What a crime. But everything does change and that place is no different than any other place in the world. That place will be beautiful again. One day.
edtomorrow 1 year ago
Another awesome video Kurt, thanks. Sad to see what happened to that area where Jizo-san is, it was so beautiful before, but as you said "things change." :)
Mystek23 1 year ago
Jizo sits in circle,
waiting the next turn.
Wheel of life goes on.
reymiland 1 year ago
@reymiland Thank you so much for your contribution of yet another poem. This poem was especially touching to me as I have special feeling for this Jizo which I have always enjoyed visiting and sitting with when passing through this area of the mountains. Your references to the circle and Wheel of life are deep and penetrating and say everything plus much more than I could do with my words alone. Thank you so much! I am a huge fan of your skills as a wordsmith. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
The essence of the teaching of the Buddha was that all things change. Even the hardest rock will someday cease to be.
reymiland 1 year ago
I think papa knows about jizos etc more than the japanese like this
watch?v=efaQbCKUQUk
nutchan0731 1 year ago
Deforestation. One of the many consequences of human overpopulation.
elsamuraiguapo 1 year ago
@elsamuraiguapo This isn't deforestation. Japan is one of the most densely forested of all the nations on the earth. Though you may not like the way it looks, this sort of forestry is a good thing in two ways that immediately spring to mind: 1)People put wood to good use in buildings and important products, and 2)this is a good defense in case of forest fires. Japan usually suffers from over 2000 forest fires a year. The Japanese are excellent ecologists and have strong ties to the forest.
watcher8o 1 year ago
@watcher8o I have to disagree, technology exists today that they could have selectively cut trees down without stripping out whole sections and even destroy all the surrounding flora with their actions. Not only is the barren ground vulnerable to erosion which will damage the forest area itself but any streams/rivers down the hill from it, but the fauna in the area are now lacking their habitat.
pestr999 1 year ago
@pestr999 It's an excellent firebreak. And with the constant threat of mudslides, I'm sure they have preventing them in the forefront of their minds when practicing good forestry. In a decade or less, it will look totally different again. I do not bemoan such use of the land.
watcher8o 1 year ago
@watcher8o That is one issue that is not being handled, otherwise the company would have already put down saplings to replace the trees that they took away.
pestr999 1 year ago
Sadness :(
At least they saved the statue. I wish it wasn't in concrete thing though. Better that it's there than destroyed though. Oh well. One thing great about nature is how it will eventually reclaim the land again, even though it will take time.
dmarie1184 1 year ago
@dmarie1184 I agree with your observation that in the end the Jizo will find itself in a lush and beautiful setting once more. reymiland contributed a beautiful poem for this video (after you had watched) which I have included in the video and which summarizes well your observation. Thanks for watching! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
I love your videos. I enjoy spending my time exploring rural japan with you and learning about the culture. Keep up the great work!
tygerclaw1 1 year ago
@tygerclaw1 Thank you for watching and for your nice words. I am delighted you could come along with me on this outing. ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago