Kumamoto was STRANGE: My Visit to the City of Volcanic Fumes & Empty Streets
My trip across Kyushu has brought me to Kumamoto. I knew nothing about the city apart from its mascot, but when I arrived, what I saw still wasn’t what I expected. What happened?
This is the 5th episode of It’s Sill Summer in Kyushu, where I travel across the least visited island of Japan and show you what I saw.
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10:49 I think I saw that rock somewhere before
my man, Will is back babyyyyy!!!! I'm planning a new trip to Kyushu for 2026 , 2025 was a blast, thanks to your Onomichi video i went there and it was so great and charming, so yeah, i think this video will also help my to plan things out! thanks! Cheers from Chile!!
Hey honey, the new Will Zhao just dropped!
Awesome video, as always! It's nice to hear your stories, so keep them coming 😀
These are the most realistic Japan solo travel vlogs on youtube. They are like echo's of the many adventures that I've had
I love your videos. I find them enjoyable, informative, and they make me feel validated for not being the only weirdo who likes to travel this way 😂 At a time when it feels like so many creators are shamelessly clamoring for attention – practically begging you to "watch until the end" – I've never once felt like clicking away to something else and always wish there was just a little more you could show us. Looking forward to the next one.
I just finished the Kagoshima video and here´s the next masterpiece. Splendid! 🙂
The improvement in your cinematography needs to be studied icl. For how relatively few videos you have, i swear each keeps being a banger
Awesome video. We will be travelling to Kyushu including kumamoto and Mt Aso in October so this is perfect. Thank you.
"He was not prepared"
I'm only remembering that meme of the tiger with the phrase "he realized he was not built for this" LOLOL
I love the cinematography in your videos.
I don’t know if it’s the camera, shots, or post processing, but somehow it feels like I’m there far more than with any other travel vlogger’s videos.
your cinematography combined with the effortless charm of Japan make for a wonderful experience. Fantastic video as usual.
Kumamoto, the land of the hills and the grottos
I love your videos. I went to Japan in March and your videos about using public transportation in Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto made it super easy.
Nice video
What a whingy and pessimistic video.
I feel like you were pretty hard on Kumamoto without exploring it at all. Of course, I’m biased as I currently live in Kumamoto, but I really like it. It’s just the right size to have everything you need – shopping malls, nice cafés, a lot of parks and greenery – without being too crowded. And I like the view of the mountains around. The castle and Suizenji garden are beautiful. Also, if you just walked around the main station, you haven’t seen the city center, which is closer to the castle.
But yes, it’s not comparable to megapolises like Tokyo or Osaka and it can be eerily empty late at night. But give it a chance, I think it has a lot of charm.
Oh man, those shots look so beautiful. I need to study up on videography I want my vids to look like that. Great work!
Man WIll, everytime I get the notification of your uploads I am delighted. Your Videos are well made and well paced. But the most important thing is that you manage your expecations and indrectly teach a lesson, that it is okay to be a tourist (as in doing touristy stuff) and that not making 100% happen is still a good thing that you went.
Also I love that you don't have something like a 1 Video per week shedule it allows you to make videos that Stand out and I love to watch
I see the goat post, I watch, I happy, I eagerly wait for next post
Beautiful footage as always, I can't wait to head back.
Love the editing and story telling.
Having visited Fukuoka and Beppu (an absolute highlight on the last Japan trip) in April this video makes me miss Kyushu even more. I really think it has a different vibe going for it and I loved it.
Thx Will! Looking foward to future videos and potential new destinations for the next trip! 🙂
Dude, what a great video! This wasn't the usual travel video on YouTube. It seemed like you were talking directly to me. I want you to make video-logs forever
Yeah going in August
Here we go!!! I back again