@@joeallamhey, do you have any other recommendations from MUJI to buy? I’m planning on doing a full room renovation (from MUJI and other Japanese sources as they are usually great quality as you stated) and I just need some recommendations
Couple of things: 1. Don't sleep on mushrooms at the grocery store, cheap and delicious when in season. 2. Something you might see in a lot of Japanese kitchens is a tall cart with shelves and a work surface on top. Extra prep space that's adaptable. 3. Tower Knives in Shinsekai can help you with learning to sharpen your knives if you're uncertain. 4. If you want things like tea candles or the like, IKEA is your best bet, near Kaiyukan(or just order it online and miss the meatballs...). 5. Feel absolutely free to disregard any of this advice because I'm obviously living vicariously through you after my plans to go back to Japan fell apart. Really happy for you!
I read "dont sleep on mushrooms at the grocery store" very literally at first and i was wondering what kind of alice in wonderland life you were living
Ngl, I think guys are more pumped than women overall to be in Japan. I do love it here (I also live here alone , been here a couple of decades, yes decades, not always alone , you sound like you’re living your best life, fantastic apartment, by the way.
I feel you. I'm going though the same. Just relocated to Tokyo the first of August and took me 6 months finally find an apartment. Rejected 3 times! But now settling in. I just had my furniture shipped from the US and pleasantly surprised on how easy it was, just need patients, time and planning. Going through the same with naviagating all the payment processes as you say are in Japanese and it has taken some time to figure it out. Still not all figured out. Just have to be patient, but I love it here! Really happy now that I'm getting settled in. Good Luck Joe. Seen you series on Made in Japan. Love them.
As a Korean who living in the Europe, I could fully understand what you're feeling about your adventure. Thanks for sharing and hope you have hood luck!
What a dream! I remember browsing the Muji furniture section in their massive Kyoto store and thinking what a nice little space you can set up with that stuff, you’re actually doing it! Loved seeing that and your excitement is palpable.
I agree everything in Japan is connection. But the other side of it is, once they know you and they like you , they are soooooo helpful. People really do go above and beyond once you break the ice. Congrats to your new stage in life. Enjoy Japan :D
I’m SO excited for you, Joe! What an amazing adventure. I’m super envious of you getting to live in Japan. Thanks for the links and names of everything you showed. Looking forward to future lifestyle videos as you explore and settle in. I’ll be curious how quickly your language skills improve living there full time, and how you ultimately learn to read Japanese. I’d be curious to know more about some of the technical aspects of the move: how long you can stay, taxes, insurance, medical care, etc.
“Saying goodbye is never easy, but I want you to know that you take with you my best wishes for a bright and successful future. May this move bring you closer to your goals and dreams. Good luck, and may your new home be filled with happiness!”
I had a kinda similar situation where I traveled with a friend 3 times a year to Düsseldorf *city in Germany* to visit little Tokyo which is the Japanese quarter in that city. And after 5 times I was talking to the friend like > ok we can travel there x amount of times and cry every time we have to leave and go back to Frankfurt or we just move there. In June we will move there. So when u were releasing the video that you wont travel to japan anymore I felt that. Loving the new video though more. The thoughtfulness of most Japanese products always struck me as a minimalist.
I've been folloring your channel since 2016 Joe and I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos, but I wanted to say congratulations!! I've been able to watch your affinity for Japan blossom and it's lovely to see everything work out after all this time.
As someone who has just been put in a situation where they need to start thinking about starting from zero, it's really inspiring to watch someone do just that only with the added challenge of doing it in a new country with a very different language. Keep it up Joe, looking forward to the next installment.
Wellcome to Osaka. I am a catholic priest from Spain who lives in the Cathedral of Osaka. I arrived to Japan seven months ago and I am now learning Japanese at shcool. By the way, the money you had to pay as a gift to the owner of the house for letting you live in his house is called 礼金 (reikin) in English "Key Money"... and yes!!! it is part of the culture. I have been following your channel for quite a long time and I am happy to know that you move to the same place hehehehehe I just started my youtube channel very recently and I am struggling to improve... but now, my most important duty is to learn Japanese... and it is going to take long. Again, thanks for your work. I appreciate it. If you come to the Cathedral, let me know and I will give you a tour around.
I lived in Japan from 1998 to 2004, in Kyoto. At the time I did not realise how wonderful life was there. I went back again 2012-3, really enjoyed living on my own in a lovely small apartment in Kyoto. I am thinking of going back to Japan to live there again. I actually find life very easy there. I have heard though it has changed - many more foreigners. I hope it works out for you. I will follow with interest.
Welcome to OSAKA ! I'm so glad to hear that you are in Osaka, my home town. I hope you to enjoy your life there and can't wait for your photography in Osaka and other cities in Japan.
First time visiting your channel from Cape Cod, MA., USA. The bones of your apt look really nice for Japan and I am duly impressed w all the research that you did to find quality equipment. When I was young, I also bought a lot of quality things and took care of them. So 4O yrs later, more or less, the ones I chose to keep are still with me and much better than what is available today. Although I do not have a TV, I really like your choice of TV stand especially that it is solid wood and handcrafted. I think that Japanese attention to detail and craftsmanship is some of the finest in the world. Wishing you all the best on this adventure in Japan.
Congratulations on your new life in Japan. welcome. Although there are more and more people who don't do this these days, in Japan there is a custom of greeting people when they move into the next room. In an apartment, the rooms are on both sides and above and below. We go to greet them with gift-wrapped boxes of sweets that cost about 500 to 1000 yen. You introduce yourself and tell them where you are from and what you do. You tell them that if they have any concerns, feel free to let them know. Japanese people tend not to complain right away about the noise you make; they only complain when they can't stand it anymore, and by that time there's a big gap between them. If you are unsure about the language, you can give them a note.
Traditionally was soba. Anything is fine, really, as long as it’s thoughtful, useful, and DOESN’T last (so ppl tend to just give food). You don’t want to make them feel obligated to keep something that lasts. This can be said for most gifts that are given to lighter acquaintances in Japan.
Welcome to Japan! Hope you’ll soon settle into a new life and feel comfortable in this country. 日本に来てくれて嬉しいです！ いつも素敵な映像作品をありがとうございます。 たしかに外国の人にとって賃貸契約はかなり大変ですね。日本人でも契約の説明をきちんと理解できてる人は少ないと思います。 外国の方の視点で無印など日本で買い物をして生活を整える様子を見るのはとても新鮮で面白かったです。 今後も楽しみにしてます！
Great to see you living your life in Japan and settling in day by day. Loved the vid and can’t wait for more especially the desk setup! I loved your old one and it was an inspiration to take more time into building my own setup. Muji?! Sponsor him already! Enjoy it I’ll only have huge respect for people leaving their hometown and even more respect for people leaving their country to move somewhere else. It’s a big step but we are not always born where we belong and happiness is found by taking an opportunity by chance. Cheers mate, can’t wait for the next years of content!
Hey there...first timer here and it's funny bc I am Japanese moved to the US 50yrs ago and I do miss my home and my family and things of Japan that I did not pay attention to when I was there. But I do go home often to enjoy both worlds. Thank you for the great video!!!!! :))
Congrats Joe on the move! I had the joys of fitting out and starting from scratch in Kuala Lumpur last year. Luckily less language barrier but it's still stressful! Look forward to seeing how your channel evolves and enjoy your new life in Japan!
Really enjoyed this. I would love to live in Japan. One cooking thing I suggest you invest in - and they are not that expensive, especially in Japan, is a Donabe: clay cooking pot. They are fantastic, can be used on the gas hob, are great for so many types of soups, and hot pot dishes. They are a bit of old Japan for your modern space. Congratulations on building your cozy nest!
Congratulations Joe! Hope you can continue to update this 'series' of you integrating into Japan. I know there are videos on this but everyone's journey is different and I am particularly keen on yours as a content producer/photographer. Also all the stories (maybe funny ones) of the nuances you have to experience. All the best!
Congratulations on your new apartment and moving to Japan! I watched many a "gaijin" moving to Japan vlogs and the difficulties that go along with it. They dont just let anyone move there. Also thank you for choosing Osaka! Everyone chooses Tokyo, and although I love Tokyo, I have a soft spot for Osaka! I've actually been to Osaka maybe more than Tokyo! Can't wait to see more!
I’m from Tokyo and most of my family and friends live around there but if I were a foreigner who doesn’t have strong connections with certain city, I would choose Osaka because cost of living is much cheaper than Tokyo. Rent for example, Osaka is about 70% or so. You can find nice, inexpensive apartments with short train ride from downtown. Also, people in Osaka are more friendly. They don’t much hesitate talking to strangers so making friends may be easier than in Tokyo where people are reluctant to communicate with strangers unless it’s necessary. If you like traveling, there are many tourist destinations in Western Japan and Osaka is closer to them. Don’t get me wrong, I love Tokyo. It’s an exciting big city, but Osaka has lots of attractions too.
I feel you! I also moved to Japan recently and had to sell everything I had back in Germany and buy everything new here. It feels like starting from zero again. But it's all worth it!
This is the first video I see of you on YT. It's really interesting to see someone's experience of moving to Japan as an adult, also realizing you don't speak the language that much! Brave! And as it has always been my dream, l really enjoyed your video and I hope it all goes really well for you. Lovely apartment btw.
I was learning more about good knifes and you really don't need many for cooking purposes all you need is to find one or two that your comfortable using and making sure your taking good care of it.
13:40 about the drying question, usually japanese people with those kind of kitchens use to dry everything with a towel and directly store it all, but yeah there are some dryer racks that go over the sink
There are many convenient kitchen goods to utilize such a small kitchen. Like you say, many people use a dish rack that can be set inside the sink so water drops directly to the sink. Also, I recommend a cooktop cover plate that can make more prep space when the cooktop is not used. A hanging rack set with upper cabinets is also popular item to create storage space. 😊
Hi Joe, Loving this video. I'm using MaruMori to learn Japanese right now. It teaches kanji, vocabulary and grammar all at the same time. It could be a useful resource to get your Japanese up if you like online tools/self-study.
absolutely love it, the joys of shopping for everything for a new home. I expect garbage day is going to be fun tying up and breaking down all the cardboard and separate recycling :-) was waiting to see if there was going to be a hairdryer clip. have fun and enjoy everyday Joe!
Congrats on the move! Japan was calling your name for sometime now. Absolutely you should make more lifestyle content. Take us on your new journey living in Japan 🇯🇵
Even before you opened the toaster I was saying to myself I hope it’s a toaster !!! This has been on my bucket list of things I want. Loving the life vlog. Please keep it up. You’re living the dream !!!
Really was waiting for this one, AWESOME Joe, good sseing you settling in!! I can relate from my time in China, getting so many information and contracts send in plain chinese was pretty overwhelming. That said, I was in the comfortable position of an Expat, so my company had to deal with it in the end. But still... It is a great process and its good to see how youre getting along. All the best for your future life in Osaka and I do look forward for further content. Happy weekend and cheers.
Glad you can relate! I think the most overwhelming factor of it all was just everything happening quite literally at the same time. I think primarily it was registering all the warranties and signing up for loyalty point schemes/accounts that tipped me over the edge haha. So many confirmation emails!
I am on the way to a new start in Japan as I write this! I really appreciate the pace of this video, it's relaxing and informative. Just subscribed! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Joe, good to hear from you, great apartment, was surprised to see the delivery guys had removed their shoes when they dropped off the fridge, very respectful. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got coming up next.
Such a fun watch Joe, thank you for documenting this journey of your’s. I would love to move to Japan one day and so this is giving me a little taste of what might await me☺️
Re: Drying, I literally this morning watched an episode of Living Big in A Tiny Home where the people had little drip trays in their cupboards, so things would literally dry in situ. Seems theoretically kind of gross, but apparently it's fairly common? Like little drawers for catching water in under their drying plates etc.
I don't have words for how happy I am to see this! Congratulations Joe - I'm so pleased for your new start in Japan! I can completely relate to the level of how mind-boggling it is to be unable to read any of the admin (or even street signs) at a glance! I completely underestimated it when I first moved to Japan too. I can really recommend WaniKani for learning those kanji and becoming literate! 🤓 The estate agent lawyer reading out the entire contract was quite special - Japan never ceases to amaze 😅 The apartment looks like the dream though, and it's real inspiration for when I finally get and set up my own place there! I've spent a good number of hours in Bic and Yodobashi Camera picturing what a future life may look like too, and you're now there building it! It's so deserved and I couldn't be happier for you. I've also come to appreciate once again just how articulate you are in all your explanations; hopefully this will remain over the years even as Japanese English begins to infiltrate! ☺️ Anyway, long-time fan but rare commenter, wishing you all the best!
Welcome to Japan! Ahah your experience feels very relatable lol I arrived here more than 10 years ago and it definitely got better over the years but yup... moving in Japan can be a very troublesome experience here. But if you can go past that I am sure you will have a great moment here! Cheers and if you pass by Tokyo, would be happy to meet!
Tip for the TV, regardless of brand, they usually have a way too vibrant mode out of the box to have "more color" than competition. But it's best to change the video mode to cinema (or filmmaker mode if your TV had it) for a much more realistic color representation.
Yeah I was experimenting with that in the store. That’s why I was watching my own video on RUclips because I know its colour and how it should look 🫡 Got to a place with the LG that I really enjoyed. But then the Panasonic looked better still without any tweaks! Add in the tweaks and it was no competition!
The google translate app has a really cool feature where you can open the camera and live-translate text. I was part of a project that was featured on a Japanese TV program and when it was released, I basically watched it through an iPad that was translating in real time. I hope that is something that could be helpful with your mention of feeling illiterate - wishing you luck, man!
good day joe as a real estate agent in Malaysia i recommend you to go through the contract again and really understand the contract and your rights of the property while you are staying there love from Malaysia!!
I appreciate the concern - thank you! I was able to scan and translate the contract during the meeting much faster than it could be read to me. Everything all very standard to how I expected, except of course for the fees 🫠
I have a similar Panasonic TV and they are amazing but for pure WOW factor I really miss the old Pioneer and B&O TV's from yesteryear. They couldn't hold up to today's OLED TV's but oh boy they were beautiful...and of course sounded amazing. Congrats on move.
I'm also soon moving to Japan. Came here for inspiration on how to edit such videos. Love it. Very aesthetic and fun to watch. Look forward to watch more Videos
Good luck with the whole move and settling in. It’s too late now, but we used the Muji set up feature where they build the furniture and take all the boxes back. Was really handy with the bed and large furniture.
What a dream to live in Japan as a relatively unencumbered creative. Happy to see you in it and excited to see what you create! I'll earmark it for my next life maybe :)
I hope you’re taking advantage of point cards here-especially the MUJI one. You probably can’t sign up for the credit card because you are a foreigner, but you can sign up for the app. Like you, I furnished my apartment with all MUJI furniture and the sales clerk would comment that she had never seen someone with so many points. Anyways, good luck from a fellow Gaijin in Okinawa!
Absolutely! I have an insane amount of Muji points and S-Points already! Often I can collect them both when shopping in certain buildings haha 😁 I also like with Muji in particular that it shows your purchase history whether online or in-store
Glad to see your Happy, Settled and Excited. Batch Food, let it cool before freezing ! lol.. Look forward to the New Adventures. Soak it up and Enjoy ! Best Wishes Joe.
Buys a 55 inch OLED TV, then sits on the couch and plays low res GTA on a 5 inch phone screen… Kidding! Amazing video, that egg was perfect, it almost looked like a drawing of a perfect egg.
that panasonic dryer is my favorive. My hair becomes shiny and silky after using it. it's a bit expensive though. i'm using Panasonic fridge, washing machine and tv for 20 years , never broken.
There's a strong divorced dad energy, with the purchases here. 😂 Looks nice though. Excited for more Osaka content. Show us all the new cool friends and secret local hang out spots now the city has adopted you! ✌
I remember when I first watched you in a video going over your desk setup with your Mac and watched you ever since love your videos and content dude flat looks epic 👍🏻
Just went back from Osaka for holiday. Im from Jakarta, Indonesia. Wonderful video, can not wait for the journey of your life in Japan from your future video.
I can speak fluent Japanese and had a Japanese wife 20 years ago. I keep up on the language but still can't understand the vast majority of what people are saying in movies and in the 3rd person. I can talk and have conversations all day with Japanese people with no problem, but when they talk to each other, I'm lost most of the time. This is a hard thing for people that don't have a second language to understand. Fluency doesn't mean you speak like a native. I wish you luck! When I'm in Osaka, let's go for a camera walk together! Selling a lot of my gear but keeping my X100V.
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Not gonna lie, I was waiting for the hairdryer moment!
YES.
@@joeallamhey, do you have any other recommendations from MUJI to buy? I’m planning on doing a full room renovation (from MUJI and other Japanese sources as they are usually great quality as you stated) and I just need some recommendations
Hey Joe, Why Osaka over Tokyo? You just prefer the vibe, smaller city?@@joeallam
I used that same hairdryer at the hotel I stayed at in Japan last September! It is amazing :)
@@giomusah2155necropost but Osaka should not be described as smaller lol it’s bigger than London and New York
Couple of things:
1. Don't sleep on mushrooms at the grocery store, cheap and delicious when in season.
2. Something you might see in a lot of Japanese kitchens is a tall cart with shelves and a work surface on top. Extra prep space that's adaptable.
3. Tower Knives in Shinsekai can help you with learning to sharpen your knives if you're uncertain.
4. If you want things like tea candles or the like, IKEA is your best bet, near Kaiyukan(or just order it online and miss the meatballs...).
5. Feel absolutely free to disregard any of this advice because I'm obviously living vicariously through you after my plans to go back to Japan fell apart. Really happy for you!
I read "dont sleep on mushrooms at the grocery store" very literally at first and i was wondering what kind of alice in wonderland life you were living
Just what you said about mushrooms makes me imagine the great sukiyaki that’s made in the fall and winter months. 🥲I wish I lived there.
Ngl, I think guys are more pumped than women overall to be in Japan. I do love it here (I also live here alone , been here a couple of decades, yes decades, not always alone , you sound like you’re living your best life, fantastic apartment, by the way.
I feel you. I'm going though the same. Just relocated to Tokyo the first of August and took me 6 months finally find an apartment. Rejected 3 times! But now settling in. I just had my furniture shipped from the US and pleasantly surprised on how easy it was, just need patients, time and planning. Going through the same with naviagating all the payment processes as you say are in Japanese and it has taken some time to figure it out. Still not all figured out. Just have to be patient, but I love it here! Really happy now that I'm getting settled in. Good Luck Joe. Seen you series on Made in Japan. Love them.
As a Korean who living in the Europe, I could fully understand what you're feeling about your adventure.
Thanks for sharing and hope you have hood luck!
What a dream! I remember browsing the Muji furniture section in their massive Kyoto store and thinking what a nice little space you can set up with that stuff, you’re actually doing it! Loved seeing that and your excitement is palpable.
Thanks man! I’ve been in that situation so many times over the years and honestly it’s been a dream to finally be able to shop for homeware in Japan
I agree everything in Japan is connection. But the other side of it is, once they know you and they like you , they are soooooo helpful. People really do go above and beyond once you break the ice. Congrats to your new stage in life. Enjoy Japan :D
Great to see you happy Joe. Looking forward to more Japan content this year!
I’m SO excited for you, Joe! What an amazing adventure. I’m super envious of you getting to live in Japan. Thanks for the links and names of everything you showed. Looking forward to future lifestyle videos as you explore and settle in. I’ll be curious how quickly your language skills improve living there full time, and how you ultimately learn to read Japanese. I’d be curious to know more about some of the technical aspects of the move: how long you can stay, taxes, insurance, medical care, etc.
Congrats on the new place & welcome to japan! Love the furniture🤩
Thanks Sharla! I learnt a lot about the process/what to expect from many of your videos in the past - much appreciated!
If there is a will there is always a way ... just your first land lord did not have the will ... sorry to that experience
“Saying goodbye is never easy, but I want you to know that you take with you my best wishes for a bright and successful future. May this move bring you closer to your goals and dreams. Good luck, and may your new home be filled with happiness!”
I had a kinda similar situation where I traveled with a friend 3 times a year to Düsseldorf *city in Germany* to visit little Tokyo which is the Japanese quarter in that city.
And after 5 times I was talking to the friend like > ok we can travel there x amount of times and cry every time we have to leave and go back to Frankfurt or we just move there.
In June we will move there.
So when u were releasing the video that you wont travel to japan anymore I felt that.
Loving the new video though more. The thoughtfulness of most Japanese products always struck me as a minimalist.
ジョーさん引っ越しお疲れ様でした。enjoy your new life in Osaka!
I've been folloring your channel since 2016 Joe and I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos, but I wanted to say congratulations!! I've been able to watch your affinity for Japan blossom and it's lovely to see everything work out after all this time.
As someone who has just been put in a situation where they need to start thinking about starting from zero, it's really inspiring to watch someone do just that only with the added challenge of doing it in a new country with a very different language. Keep it up Joe, looking forward to the next installment.
Wellcome to Osaka. I am a catholic priest from Spain who lives in the Cathedral of Osaka. I arrived to Japan seven months ago and I am now learning Japanese at shcool. By the way, the money you had to pay as a gift to the owner of the house for letting you live in his house is called 礼金 (reikin) in English "Key Money"... and yes!!! it is part of the culture. I have been following your channel for quite a long time and I am happy to know that you move to the same place hehehehehe I just started my youtube channel very recently and I am struggling to improve... but now, my most important duty is to learn Japanese... and it is going to take long.
Again, thanks for your work. I appreciate it.
If you come to the Cathedral, let me know and I will give you a tour around.
I hope to visit my son in Osaka in November. Perhaps we’ll get a chance to attend service at your church.
@@spacenya1905can always do annual 定期借家
@@lorrane2177 of course!!!!!
This video reminded me of your old desk setup video when you set out on your own after leaving your job! Very nostalgia!
Absolutely! It's been almost 10 years since that video - nuts!
I lived in Japan from 1998 to 2004, in Kyoto. At the time I did not realise how wonderful life was there. I went back again 2012-3, really enjoyed living on my own in a lovely small apartment in Kyoto.
I am thinking of going back to Japan to live there again. I actually find life very easy there. I have heard though it has changed - many more foreigners. I hope it works out for you. I will follow with interest.
Welcome to OSAKA ! I'm so glad to hear that you are in Osaka, my home town.
I hope you to enjoy your life there and can't wait for your photography in Osaka and other cities in Japan.
Congrats on moving to japan!
Osaka is my fav city too, much more laidback and fun loving city.
First time visiting your channel from Cape Cod, MA., USA. The bones of your apt look really nice for Japan and I am duly impressed w all the research that you did to find quality equipment. When I was young, I also bought a lot of quality things and took care of them. So 4O yrs later, more or less, the ones I chose to keep are still with me and much better than what is available today. Although I do not have a TV, I really like your choice of TV stand especially that it is solid wood and handcrafted. I think that Japanese attention to detail and craftsmanship is some of the finest in the world. Wishing you all the best on this adventure in Japan.
Congratulations on your new life in Japan. welcome.
Although there are more and more people who don't do this these days, in Japan there is a custom of greeting people when they move into the next room.
In an apartment, the rooms are on both sides and above and below. We go to greet them with gift-wrapped boxes of sweets that cost about 500 to 1000 yen. You introduce yourself and tell them where you are from and what you do. You tell them that if they have any concerns, feel free to let them know. Japanese people tend not to complain right away about the noise you make; they only complain when they can't stand it anymore, and by that time there's a big gap between them. If you are unsure about the language, you can give them a note.
We gave kitchen wrapping foil which we packed nicely. Apparently that's also okay :p
Traditionally was soba. Anything is fine, really, as long as it’s thoughtful, useful, and DOESN’T last (so ppl tend to just give food). You don’t want to make them feel obligated to keep something that lasts. This can be said for most gifts that are given to lighter acquaintances in Japan.
Welcome to Japan! Hope you’ll soon settle into a new life and feel comfortable in this country.
日本に来てくれて嬉しいです！
いつも素敵な映像作品をありがとうございます。
たしかに外国の人にとって賃貸契約はかなり大変ですね。日本人でも契約の説明をきちんと理解できてる人は少ないと思います。
外国の方の視点で無印など日本で買い物をして生活を整える様子を見るのはとても新鮮で面白かったです。
今後も楽しみにしてます！
Great to see you living your life in Japan and settling in day by day. Loved the vid and can’t wait for more especially the desk setup! I loved your old one and it was an inspiration to take more time into building my own setup.
Muji?! Sponsor him already!
Enjoy it I’ll only have huge respect for people leaving their hometown and even more respect for people leaving their country to move somewhere else. It’s a big step but we are not always born where we belong and happiness is found by taking an opportunity by chance.
Cheers mate, can’t wait for the next years of content!
Thanks, Nitin! I've always appreciated your support over the years - but milestone videos like these just mean even more. Thank you!
Ngl, as a Japanese I enjoy watching these captain's log type of contents documenting the life in Japan. Good luck on your new adventures!
That kyoshi connection warmed my soul
Love your style! Congrats on your new apartment and moving to Japan! Looking forward to see more content about living in Japan.
Congratulations!
I am very happy to hear that you will be living in Japan as well!
Hey there...first timer here and it's funny bc I am Japanese moved to the US 50yrs ago and I do miss my home and my family and things of Japan that I did not pay attention to when I was there. But I do go home often to enjoy both worlds. Thank you for the great video!!!!! :))
Congrats Joe on the move! I had the joys of fitting out and starting from scratch in Kuala Lumpur last year. Luckily less language barrier but it's still stressful! Look forward to seeing how your channel evolves and enjoy your new life in Japan!
Really enjoyed this. I would love to live in Japan. One cooking thing I suggest you invest in - and they are not that expensive, especially in Japan, is a Donabe: clay cooking pot. They are fantastic, can be used on the gas hob, are great for so many types of soups, and hot pot dishes. They are a bit of old Japan for your modern space. Congratulations on building your cozy nest!
Congratulations Joe!
Hope you can continue to update this 'series' of you integrating into Japan. I know there are videos on this but everyone's journey is different and I am particularly keen on yours as a content producer/photographer. Also all the stories (maybe funny ones) of the nuances you have to experience.
All the best!
Congratulations on your new apartment and moving to Japan! I watched many a "gaijin" moving to Japan vlogs and the difficulties that go along with it. They dont just let anyone move there. Also thank you for choosing Osaka! Everyone chooses Tokyo, and although I love Tokyo, I have a soft spot for Osaka! I've actually been to Osaka maybe more than Tokyo! Can't wait to see more!
I’m trying to make the same decision. Tokyo or Osaka. Why did you choose Osaka?
@@debbie1247Osaka is more calm and ppl tend to be friendlier. Oh and also a bit cheaper. You also have Kyoto and Kobe just a quick train ride away
I’m from Tokyo and most of my family and friends live around there but if I were a foreigner who doesn’t have strong connections with certain city, I would choose Osaka because cost of living is much cheaper than Tokyo. Rent for example, Osaka is about 70% or so. You can find nice, inexpensive apartments with short train ride from downtown.
Also, people in Osaka are more friendly. They don’t much hesitate talking to strangers so making friends may be easier than in Tokyo where people are reluctant to communicate with strangers unless it’s necessary.
If you like traveling, there are many tourist destinations in Western Japan and Osaka is closer to them.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Tokyo. It’s an exciting big city, but Osaka has lots of attractions too.
I feel you! I also moved to Japan recently and had to sell everything I had back in Germany and buy everything new here. It feels like starting from zero again. But it's all worth it!
This is the first video I see of you on YT. It's really interesting to see someone's experience of moving to Japan as an adult, also realizing you don't speak the language that much! Brave! And as it has always been my dream, l really enjoyed your video and I hope it all goes really well for you. Lovely apartment btw.
I was learning more about good knifes and you really don't need many for cooking purposes all you need is to find one or two that your comfortable using and making sure your taking good care of it.
13:40 about the drying question, usually japanese people with those kind of kitchens use to dry everything with a towel and directly store it all, but yeah there are some dryer racks that go over the sink
There are many convenient kitchen goods to utilize such a small kitchen. Like you say, many people use a dish rack that can be set inside the sink so water drops directly to the sink. Also, I recommend a cooktop cover plate that can make more prep space when the cooktop is not used. A hanging rack set with upper cabinets is also popular item to create storage space. 😊
I was rewatching some of your videos today and was thinking it would be nice to see how you're getting on. Keep going mate - Always enjoy your stuff!
Ahh thanks for the encouragement and support! Hoping for a big year this year!
Enjoy your new home & new life in Japan!
Hi Joe, Loving this video. I'm using MaruMori to learn Japanese right now. It teaches kanji, vocabulary and grammar all at the same time. It could be a useful resource to get your Japanese up if you like online tools/self-study.
This next chapter of the channel is going to be absolutely amazing
I often hear that Japan is a paradise for photographers. I wish you good luck👍
absolutely love it, the joys of shopping for everything for a new home. I expect garbage day is going to be fun tying up and breaking down all the cardboard and separate recycling :-) was waiting to see if there was going to be a hairdryer clip. have fun and enjoy everyday Joe!
Congrats on the move! Japan was calling your name for sometime now.
Absolutely you should make more lifestyle content. Take us on your new journey living in Japan 🇯🇵
congratulations! and now you are close to Korea, China, Malaysia , Singapore... you could explore all these wonderful places...
Even before you opened the toaster I was saying to myself I hope it’s a toaster !!! This has been on my bucket list of things I want. Loving the life vlog. Please keep it up. You’re living the dream !!!
Really was waiting for this one, AWESOME Joe, good sseing you settling in!! I can relate from my time in China, getting so many information and contracts send in plain chinese was pretty overwhelming. That said, I was in the comfortable position of an Expat, so my company had to deal with it in the end. But still...
It is a great process and its good to see how youre getting along. All the best for your future life in Osaka and I do look forward for further content. Happy weekend and cheers.
Glad you can relate! I think the most overwhelming factor of it all was just everything happening quite literally at the same time. I think primarily it was registering all the warranties and signing up for loyalty point schemes/accounts that tipped me over the edge haha. So many confirmation emails!
@@joeallam I can imagine, its good though youre done and ready now, hope you will find soon a suitable coffee solution😀
I am on the way to a new start in Japan as I write this! I really appreciate the pace of this video, it's relaxing and informative. Just subscribed! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Joe, good to hear from you, great apartment, was surprised to see the delivery guys had removed their shoes when they dropped off the fridge, very respectful. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got coming up next.
I'm crazy excited to see what content you're gonna create now that you don't have to travel back and fourth all the time
Such a fun watch Joe, thank you for documenting this journey of your’s. I would love to move to Japan one day and so this is giving me a little taste of what might await me☺️
Re: Drying, I literally this morning watched an episode of Living Big in A Tiny Home where the people had little drip trays in their cupboards, so things would literally dry in situ. Seems theoretically kind of gross, but apparently it's fairly common? Like little drawers for catching water in under their drying plates etc.
Awesome to see this Joe! Glad to see you're settling in fine and everything is coming together 😁
I don't have words for how happy I am to see this! Congratulations Joe - I'm so pleased for your new start in Japan!
I can completely relate to the level of how mind-boggling it is to be unable to read any of the admin (or even street signs) at a glance! I completely underestimated it when I first moved to Japan too. I can really recommend WaniKani for learning those kanji and becoming literate! 🤓
The estate agent lawyer reading out the entire contract was quite special - Japan never ceases to amaze 😅 The apartment looks like the dream though, and it's real inspiration for when I finally get and set up my own place there! I've spent a good number of hours in Bic and Yodobashi Camera picturing what a future life may look like too, and you're now there building it! It's so deserved and I couldn't be happier for you.
I've also come to appreciate once again just how articulate you are in all your explanations; hopefully this will remain over the years even as Japanese English begins to infiltrate! ☺️
Anyway, long-time fan but rare commenter, wishing you all the best!
The coffee machine would have been my top priority! :)
Welcome to Osaka! Been living here for nearly 4 years now and it's a great place to live 😊
Welcome to your new home. Looks very nice. Let the journey continue. I'm watching.🙂
congrats on the move!! fellow creator here (just started 3 weeks ago) rooting for you in japan. cheers to new beginnings
The quality of the videos and the channel is incredible, hope your life in Japan is incredible, thank you for the video 😊❤
Welcome to Japan! Ahah your experience feels very relatable lol I arrived here more than 10 years ago and it definitely got better over the years but yup... moving in Japan can be a very troublesome experience here. But if you can go past that I am sure you will have a great moment here! Cheers and if you pass by Tokyo, would be happy to meet!
Congratulations on moving to Japan! Gotta love that key money baby. The apartment also look awesome!
Just got back from Osaka myself. Great choice! Wish you luck in your new beginning.
Tip for the TV, regardless of brand, they usually have a way too vibrant mode out of the box to have "more color" than competition. But it's best to change the video mode to cinema (or filmmaker mode if your TV had it) for a much more realistic color representation.
Yeah I was experimenting with that in the store. That’s why I was watching my own video on RUclips because I know its colour and how it should look 🫡 Got to a place with the LG that I really enjoyed. But then the Panasonic looked better still without any tweaks! Add in the tweaks and it was no competition!
@@joeallam That is a really good idea, watch content you've very familiar with!
生活の全てを最初から揃える動画は楽しい👏🏻長く使える良い物を買い揃えましたね！あのトースターは私もずっと欲しいと思ってた🍞
Form, function & style, it looks wonderful, I hope you’ll be really happy in your new home. Darker cushions definitely look better 👍
Thank you! Still not 100% satisfied with the cushions, but having flexibility to change the covers is of course useful 😬
The google translate app has a really cool feature where you can open the camera and live-translate text. I was part of a project that was featured on a Japanese TV program and when it was released, I basically watched it through an iPad that was translating in real time. I hope that is something that could be helpful with your mention of feeling illiterate - wishing you luck, man!
Yeah, I've been using the Google goggles feature of the translate app for about 7 years now - very useful!
You should look into a switch or switch light. The used market is super cheap for those these days.
good day joe as a real estate agent in Malaysia i recommend you to go through the contract again and really understand the contract and your rights of the property while you are staying there love from Malaysia!!
I appreciate the concern - thank you! I was able to scan and translate the contract during the meeting much faster than it could be read to me. Everything all very standard to how I expected, except of course for the fees 🫠
Great insight into a different way of life , loved the video. Definitely looking forward to see how it all goes , good luck
Joe good luck with your new life in Japan, a wish come true. I wish you all the best.👏👍
Great video as usual. Goes without saying but also beautifully shot. Can’t wait to see more videos as you progress through your journey!
I have a similar Panasonic TV and they are amazing but for pure WOW factor I really miss the old Pioneer and B&O TV's from yesteryear. They couldn't hold up to today's OLED TV's but oh boy they were beautiful...and of course sounded amazing. Congrats on move.
I'm also soon moving to Japan. Came here for inspiration on how to edit such videos. Love it. Very aesthetic and fun to watch. Look forward to watch more Videos
Been here since the first desk setup video! Been an amazing journey!
Would love more of this type of content! In general, love most things you put out and the way you communicate portray things. Congrats Joe :)
Good luck with the whole move and settling in. It’s too late now, but we used the Muji set up feature where they build the furniture and take all the boxes back. Was really handy with the bed and large furniture.
Haven’t watched your channel in a while. A change is good. Best of luck to you 👍
Thank you so much for making this video! It's a really nice showcase on what the process of moving to Japan is like!
It really looks great! Great that you do enjoy the new place
Congratulations! This video reminds me of how I felt when I moved to Japan (from Hawaii) 30 years ago. I’m still here😅 Aloha from Yokohama!
What a dream to live in Japan as a relatively unencumbered creative. Happy to see you in it and excited to see what you create! I'll earmark it for my next life maybe :)
It looks amazing! Enjoy your life in Japan! Looking forward to your next videos.😊😊😊😊😊
I hope you’re taking advantage of point cards here-especially the MUJI one. You probably can’t sign up for the credit card because you are a foreigner, but you can sign up for the app. Like you, I furnished my apartment with all MUJI furniture and the sales clerk would comment that she had never seen someone with so many points. Anyways, good luck from a fellow Gaijin in Okinawa!
Absolutely! I have an insane amount of Muji points and S-Points already! Often I can collect them both when shopping in certain buildings haha 😁 I also like with Muji in particular that it shows your purchase history whether online or in-store
Glad to see your Happy, Settled and Excited. Batch Food, let it cool before freezing ! lol.. Look forward to the New Adventures. Soak it up and Enjoy ! Best Wishes Joe.
Buys a 55 inch OLED TV, then sits on the couch and plays low res GTA on a 5 inch phone screen… Kidding! Amazing video, that egg was perfect, it almost looked like a drawing of a perfect egg.
"Starting from ZERO" first 10sec. (55inch TV, Apple TV, fully equiped home... :D For some other plp, thats "finish" part of the "start" part :D
😂 exactly what I thought but then.......
that panasonic dryer is my favorive. My hair becomes shiny and silky after using it. it's a bit expensive though. i'm using Panasonic fridge, washing machine and tv for 20 years , never broken.
Great apartment Joe, good luck with it and looking forward to seeing you setup the office
There's a strong divorced dad energy, with the purchases here. 😂
Looks nice though. Excited for more Osaka content. Show us all the new cool friends and secret local hang out spots now the city has adopted you! ✌
Dude, the vibe of your new space is excellent! ❤
Moving to Saitama next week from scratch as well! I love the Zinus mattress too!
I remember when I first watched you in a video going over your desk setup with your Mac and watched you ever since love your videos and content dude flat looks epic 👍🏻
I really liked this video. Loved that you showed a lot of details of what you've been up to, including the gaming part :)
Always enjoyed watching your videos, and really got hooked with your train trip series a few years back. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you! I'm hoping I can make more series this year, although in a different direction and hopefully higher quality as well ✌️
Just went back from Osaka for holiday.
Im from Jakarta, Indonesia. Wonderful video, can not wait for the journey of your life in Japan from your future video.
good luck buddy, i have another youtuber to watch when im bored
This is the first time youtube is reccomending your video to me, insta sub waiting on your adventure video in Japan. 👍
I can speak fluent Japanese and had a Japanese wife 20 years ago. I keep up on the language but still can't understand the vast majority of what people are saying in movies and in the 3rd person. I can talk and have conversations all day with Japanese people with no problem, but when they talk to each other, I'm lost most of the time. This is a hard thing for people that don't have a second language to understand. Fluency doesn't mean you speak like a native. I wish you luck! When I'm in Osaka, let's go for a camera walk together! Selling a lot of my gear but keeping my X100V.
Im about to go through this exact Journey when I move there in a couple months. Love the information mate! Great video 👍🏼
Nice! Welcome to Ōsaka. I knew I saw you around Ōsaka station capturing some golden hour light haha
Hopefully I bump into you some time