I don't mean to be overly flattering, but I know you're looking for motivation as well, and I want to say I'm grateful for your videos. Your discipline and tidiness is something I'm trying to adopt in my own life, and you've motivated me today to clean up my space. I appreciate you sharing your life so openly!
That was so interestingits nice to see how other countries celebrate new yesr, its sad the old traditions are dying out its so important we keep these going. Love the kimonos they are very smart and its lovely to see the children wearing them
REQUEST: If you haven't already, please cover the history of Japanese tea consumption, tea rooms, different types of tea room, making matcha, making other teas and growing and processing tea. You are so adorably cute. How far back does tea drinking go in Japan and was it ever exclusively for the upper class or royalty?
I am fascinated by this idea of an annual clean out. As an American with way too much stuff, I am trying to purge and it’s so hard. I wish I had been raised to do this.
Thanks a lot for all these insights Aki-san! Very disappointing to see less people wearing Kimono these days too. It’s great to see you stick to your roots. In the book, ‘Think Like a Monk’, it’s mentioned that, the roots are responsible for the tree to withstand any sort of breeze or climate change. Hence, if we stick to our roots and grow our knowledge, we’ll have that maturity and be wise to handle any storm in our lives. :D I wish you a very Happy New Year! 🇮🇳🇦🇪 Regarding video ideas: 1. Can you please do a detailed video on myths that Japanese still believe in? 2. Hanami Festival which is supposed to happen in March 3. How to cook sticky rice and how to eat with chopsticks the easy way 😅
Yay, I'm the first! ETA: Thank you for mentioning that a lot of Japanese houses are not at all minimalist. I am a foreigner living in Japan, and sometimes people back home have weird stereotypes about Japan. I have to tell them that no, not every home looks like a shrine and not every Japanese person is like Kondo Marie-san! At least, not anymore. But maybe slowly, it will change back to something more minimalist like in old times.
Your videos are so inspirational. I am trying to get rid of my many things for quite a while, it's overwhelming, but watching your videos gives me a motivation boost every time. Thank you.
A pleasure to learn about Japanese culture and your minimalism journey. You are a very charming presenter with interesting information to share with us. ⛩️ My husband and I travel the USA in our RV. We also live a minimalist and vegetarian lifestyle. After 50 years of marriage, it was freeing to shed most of our possessions and exchange them for experiences.
@@AerowOne we are happier and more content than ever. All those years wasted acquiring things did not bring us such joy. We would rather enjoy a Grand Canyon than a grand staircase any day!
I found it very interesting to hear you teach about how kimonos are made from one long roll of cloth and can be turned back into one roll of cloth. I was also very surprised to see from another channel that kimono are sewn in a way that is different from Western style clothing, a stitch that is meant to be taken apart. And that when silk kimono go to a cleaner, they are taken apart and put back on the roll and returned that way!
I would love to see a video on your food choices during the week, including your shopping habits and preparation/cooking methods… Thanks for the consideration!
I really appreciate how you spent the time to look for similar items as yours on US Amazon 🙇🏻♀️ for video ideas: I would love an instructional video from you on a minimal way to approach the traditional tea ceremony. I tried to follow along on some of your videos but it's a bit tricky with video cuts 😅
Hi Aki. Missed your videos ☹️. My mother was sick so I was busy taking care of her. But unlucky me I lost my mother on 15th september . I was very much close to her. She was such a loving mother for us 4 siblings. Missing her very much. But what to do ☹️. This is life ☹️🙏 seeing your family get together felt so happy. May GOD bless you all with happiness and love 🙏
I'd like to see you partner with someone who has never tried minimalism and get their experience trying it for a few days. It'd also be fun to see some reactions from friends and family when you show how few things you have in your home.
You inspire millions of us to be grateful for the smallest things, stick only to our needs and find calm in the chaos. Very thankful to you. Wishing you growth and prosperity. Love from India! ❤
Thank you for sharing these things. The children are so adorable. I really enjoy your videos.
2 года назад+3
Thank you for sharing your experience and your family customs with us! I love getting to know more about japanese culture. I understand why you get sad at people not using kimonos anymore.
I share your sadness over the loss of traditional wearing of kimono. They are quite practical and very lovely. Especially the special dyed or embroidered silk kimonos with traditional skills. Very sad. I would like to know more about the food that was served. Beautiful to look at. Specifically what each was and how it was kept for 3 days.
Hi, thank you for your calming and informative videos. :) I would like to see videos about learning japanese in some common situations. Also about wearing kimonos part - I often wear medieval village clothing on fantasy festivals and it has so much space and is comfortable I would wear it everyday.
I think your channel it's really underated! It's really interesting to see the culture of other country's, I think it's really beautiful how everyone pass new year in its own way. I learned a lot today, thank you so much!
i discovered your channel last week and i've been binging your videos! i think the japanese culture is so interesting and i love that you keep it alive, esp the kimono!
I love these kind of videos ! Thanks to you I started decorating my future home very minimalist and with a japanese/nordic vibe which I love! I only buy two chairs, 4 plates.. the number is not important here but I know ehat I really need and also in that way I invest in better things with more noble materials (more expensive usually but waaay long lasting..) also I started doing matcha everyday, wonderful culture you have! Greetings from a small town in the mountains near Barcelona 😊
Hello Aki, I cannot possibly be a minimalist when it comes to your videos, I'm hooked! Those little children are so adorable, and I have never seen such delicious and exquisitly presented foods you had for New Year. I would like to know more about your family, if you would be comforable sharing. In England, where I grew up, we had an avenue of cherry blossom trees a gift from the Japanese Sister City of our town. I have not been back for many years, but always remember how very beautifiul they were every year. I would like it, if you could please share some of the Japanese gardens in your village? I agree with you, about kimonos, and wish more people would wear them. As I watch your videos, I am surrounded by clutter, I hope you will be a good influence on me, especially when it comes to cleaning. LOL I am interested in everything about your country, your traditions are fascinating. I would also like to ask if you would please show us how to do the tea ceremony? In England my family used o drink tea, and there was also a right and a wrong way of making it, but not as detailed as the Japanese tea ceremony.
Hi Aki! Thank you so much for this very intersting video! It is such a pleasure to discover Japanese customs and way of life. I find it so nice that you still wear Kimonos ; even if not so many people wear them nowadays, I am sure you will inspire people to do it more. I find your minimalist journey very inspiring and we use as many tips you give in our everyday life. I saw you play Chinese Mah-Jong in the video and I was wondering if you would make a video about traditional Japanese games. I would really love it! Wishing you the best for the New Year! Cheers from Berlin Germany
REQUEST: I have a topic request! From your other videos it seems you used to manage a property and had to make renovations or repairs. Can you do a video talking about balancing having things needed for self-sustainability (like having tools for making your own building repairs, bike repairs, sharpening your knife, sewing kit) and being a minimalist? Do you just rent or borrow tools as needed? Do you have a set of tools that you always keep? Thanks!
Thank you for your very interesting video. Japan has a very worm place in my hart since i lived there many years ag Only 1 year but very significant for me i have been dreaming of going back but life happened😊 . i would love to see some videos about japanes art all kinds of it. aspecially traditional one. Happy new year
Thank you for your videos! I was particularly intrigued about the "toilet girl" and its connection to your culture's penchant for cleanliness. It's these little stories behind ancient wisdom (e.g. Japanese cleanliness) that I find so interesting and captivating not only regarding your culture but other countries' culture. It actually reminds me of that scene in Village of the Watermills from Akiro Kurosawa's Dreams where villagers put flowers on a stone by the bridge with most not knowing why. By the way said episode from Dreams remains my all-time favorite short film and, for me, manages to portray the fundamental principle behind on being a minimalist. It actually surprises me profoundly how said episode actually applies urgently more today than 30 years ago. Sorry if I digress but in the end I would just like to request that you continue to add more in your future videos of such little myths or stories behind your culture's good values, traits, and practices.
Oh~ I've read the book 茶の湯 and it kinda change my mind in some way... well, it would better if I say not change, but nourished my way of thinking, or it was kinda a reminding for the nature's appreciation importance. I would really like to experience tea ceremony in Japan. I am living in China now, but tea ceremony is not so developed as Japan, I can't wait for it! 💚 I love matcha too! I am so excited about my traveling to Japan. Thank u for sharing.
2 года назад+1
Thank you. Great video. I would very much like to discover more about the interior of the Japanese, the ways of tidying up, the small spaces etc. Thanks.
Aki, I love to watch your videos as I am an aspiring minimalist, as well as a lover of Japanese culture. Take care, and I will continue enjoying your videos as you post them.
I really love your videos and the way you describe japanese traditions is amazing! I would really like to see a video about the village where you live in!
Wonderful video as usual! I particulary enjoy when you describe japanese customs and I'm looking forward to revisit your beautiful country. I wish you a really happy 2022!
I love these videos as this reminds me of my childhood and living life with my Japanese family for 4 years living in Japan for 10+ I learnt a lot, now looking back I have kept few traditions after returning back to Australia. But what I loved most was living with my Japanese family and preparing for New Year doing all the osouji! it was a tough job hahaha! then relaxing inside the Kotatsu! when it was snowing playing outside in the snow! going to Jinja during new year! it was special! now looking back I think I was blessed to having those experiences!
I have just found and subscribed to your channel. I am gradually going through your videos. I have visited Japan and I am coming over again next year. I find Japan very clean and nothing sounds harsh. Even the traffic lights tweet. So much better than loud harsh sounds. My friend is Japanese and lives in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. She has taught me a lot. I have to say Japan is my favourite country. I am just sorry I don’t speak the language very well. Loving your videos.
I would love an update on rice cooking -- do you still use your clay pot? Do you ever miss having a rice cooker for having rice ready for you overnight? It would be neat to see something like 'a week of food,' showing us some of your typical meals and cooking, or food eaten out, etc.
Dear Aki, I wish you and your family a Happy New Year 2022. Your videos are very interesting and inspiring. Thank you for giving us an insight into how you spent the holidays. It's a shame that the tradition of wearing kimono has been forgotten ... I would be happy if I had a good kimono
Love watching your video on Japanese culture. If we don't practice our own culture (like wearing kimono for you), who else will do it? Happy New Year Aki San. 😊
I enjoy learning of Japanese culture from you. Can you make a video explaining the history and use of tea ceremony and how it is preformed and consumed
Fascinating! Well done. Your sincerity and clear communication make watching a joy - you make me want to try matcha! Your family traditions are endearing and very interesting. Peace and blessings upon you for bringing understanding. I would like to see you with your students on a typical day - what and how do you teach your students? Also, can you tell us more about dating, the typical ways in which the genders interact? Thank you from Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.
I liked and subscribed to your channel. I live in the USA, and it's very refreshing to see your traditional way of living. In this country, it is sadly very different and very consumer driven. I am so glad to see your videos and learn from you. I like watching Japanese drama and movies, and watching your videos helps explain about cultural customs that I was unaware of, and it helps me to appreciate the reason behind them. I hope that perhaps people from your country will watch your videos and be inspired to become more minimalist and traditional, and wear the kimono, which I think is both practical and beautiful. Thank you!
love this so much... very interesting and good information to learn. I wish had kimonos easily available, looks so comfortable. I need to clean!!!!! thank you for sharing your lifestyle... it is good... Really enjoy the food aspect and see various recipes, ingredients, cooking methods and preparation. God bless you..
I love your videos, they are so refreshing and you have such good vibe. In another video, could please talk a bit more about your job as teacher from a minimalist approach. Because where I live, I have to be creative with my students and use recyclable materials or when its possible to go digital, but it's difficult to go minimal when it comes to materials and stationery.
Hi, Aki! I'm so interested in your lifestyle. It makes me start changing things in my live as well. Yesterday I began throwing a way stuff (or bring it to the thrift shop) what I didn't need anymore, love of feel a connection to it any longer/anymore. It gives me energy, balance and happiness! Hope you could tell, show and learn me more about your ways of thinking, doing and living. It's been a while that someone has been an inspiration for me. So good job that you managed to do that. I just found you yesterday on RUclips and it feels like I understand your ways already. It's very transparent, honest and kind how you speak to your audience. I got one question for you: Could you show/tell me more about your journey and connection with the essential oils + the Arome dish? I'm from Holland, and I'm very interested in this subject. I'm still a newbie when it comes to essential oils. The only thing what I really enjoying and know the benefits of is the incense sticks. Could you compare different methods with each other so I can understand the difference. And do you have any recommendations where I should buy this essentials oils? Thanks and keep up the good work! Greetings, Joost
I have just discovered this channel and I absolutely love your videos. You are super inspiring! As a teacher, I would love to know a bit more about the japanese education system and what are your feelings about it, being a minimalist. Thank you for your content and a big hug from Spain.
Beautiful … this video was so interesting. I enjoyed the video a lot. Can youmake a video about how stressful it can be for a minimalist to live with a non minimalist.
I like the idea of New Year as a family holiday. Here in Italy, people have a lot of pressure to do something special with lovers and friends, so many of us get involved in plans or events even if they don't really like it
Hi Aki-San thank you for your videos. They give a glimpse in a different culture and way of living we might not experience when traveling to Japan without inside connections. Could you do a video of food shopping and how you prepare it?
Hi Aki! This was another great video, thank you! I really enjoyed learning about Japanese customs and seeing how your culture celebrates the New Year. I also loved learning about the in-house altar and kimonos. I would love to learn more about tea ceremony and how a minimalist could approach it (and learn it). Also, how does your culture approach consumption and what is your approach to consuming but not inviting clutter and unnecessary items?
very interesting learning about Japanese New Year! loved the kimono fact!
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I don't mean to be overly flattering, but I know you're looking for motivation as well, and I want to say I'm grateful for your videos. Your discipline and tidiness is something I'm trying to adopt in my own life, and you've motivated me today to clean up my space. I appreciate you sharing your life so openly!
Thanks!
That was so interestingits nice to see how other countries celebrate new yesr, its sad the old traditions are dying out its so important we keep these going. Love the kimonos they are very smart and its lovely to see the children wearing them
Happy new year! They are so cute;-D
REQUEST: If you haven't already, please cover the history of Japanese tea consumption, tea rooms, different types of tea room, making matcha, making other teas and growing and processing tea. You are so adorably cute. How far back does tea drinking go in Japan and was it ever exclusively for the upper class or royalty?
I am fascinated by this idea of an annual clean out. As an American with way too much stuff, I am trying to purge and it’s so hard. I wish I had been raised to do this.
Thanks a lot for all these insights Aki-san! Very disappointing to see less people wearing Kimono these days too. It’s great to see you stick to your roots. In the book, ‘Think Like a Monk’, it’s mentioned that, the roots are responsible for the tree to withstand any sort of breeze or climate change. Hence, if we stick to our roots and grow our knowledge, we’ll have that maturity and be wise to handle any storm in our lives. :D I wish you a very Happy New Year! 🇮🇳🇦🇪
Regarding video ideas:
1. Can you please do a detailed video on myths that Japanese still believe in?
2. Hanami Festival which is supposed to happen in March
3. How to cook sticky rice and how to eat with chopsticks the easy way 😅
Thank you for your great comment;-D
@@SamuraiMatcha Douitashimashite Aki-san!
Yay, I'm the first!
ETA: Thank you for mentioning that a lot of Japanese houses are not at all minimalist. I am a foreigner living in Japan, and sometimes people back home have weird stereotypes about Japan. I have to tell them that no, not every home looks like a shrine and not every Japanese person is like Kondo Marie-san! At least, not anymore. But maybe slowly, it will change back to something more minimalist like in old times.
You are!! Yeah!!
Your videos are so inspirational. I am trying to get rid of my many things for quite a while, it's overwhelming, but watching your videos gives me a motivation boost every time. Thank you.
My favorite is the children’s cute little tiger and bunny suits! And they love to help, too.
May you have a happy and prosperous New Year!
Life often isn't simple, but we can make some of it that way, which brings us peace.
Thank you for the videos.
A pleasure to learn about Japanese culture and your minimalism journey. You are a very charming presenter with interesting information to share with us. ⛩️ My husband and I travel the USA in our RV. We also live a minimalist and vegetarian lifestyle. After 50 years of marriage, it was freeing to shed most of our possessions and exchange them for experiences.
Way to go! How inspiring that you went for such a drastic change so "late" in life! It is never too late indeed!
@@AerowOne we are happier and more content than ever. All those years wasted acquiring things did not bring us such joy. We would rather enjoy a Grand Canyon than a grand staircase any day!
@@karenebarker9244 I am so happy for you! Well put!
I found it very interesting to hear you teach about how kimonos are made from one long roll of cloth and can be turned back into one roll of cloth. I was also very surprised to see from another channel that kimono are sewn in a way that is different from Western style clothing, a stitch that is meant to be taken apart. And that when silk kimono go to a cleaner, they are taken apart and put back on the roll and returned that way!
yeah!
I would love to see a video on your food choices during the week, including your shopping habits and preparation/cooking methods… Thanks for the consideration!
Sure!!
I find all your videos so interesting I have now fallen in love with beautiful Japan
I really appreciate how you spent the time to look for similar items as yours on US Amazon 🙇🏻♀️ for video ideas: I would love an instructional video from you on a minimal way to approach the traditional tea ceremony. I tried to follow along on some of your videos but it's a bit tricky with video cuts 😅
Thank you for always watching my videos;-D I know it's hard to make...because I've been there. haha but you can do it;-D
That toddler get me to like this video. So cute🥰
Hi Aki. Missed your videos ☹️. My mother was sick so I was busy taking care of her. But unlucky me I lost my mother on 15th september . I was very much close to her. She was such a loving mother for us 4 siblings. Missing her very much. But what to do ☹️. This is life ☹️🙏 seeing your family get together felt so happy. May GOD bless you all with happiness and love 🙏
You are always so charming and upbeat in your videos, I would love a video on how you maintain your positivity and enjoy life!
I find Japanese customs interesting, please share all your customs and traditions, I will watch every video. Thank you for sharing.
The shower is “cold as hell” 😂 happy new year Aki
My American friend told me this phrase.haha
I'd like to see you partner with someone who has never tried minimalism and get their experience trying it for a few days. It'd also be fun to see some reactions from friends and family when you show how few things you have in your home.
You inspire millions of us to be grateful for the smallest things, stick only to our needs and find calm in the chaos. Very thankful to you. Wishing you growth and prosperity. Love from India! ❤
Thank you for sharing these things. The children are so adorable. I really enjoy your videos.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your family customs with us! I love getting to know more about japanese culture. I understand why you get sad at people not using kimonos anymore.
Thank you Sandra;-D
So interesting to watch. Fascinating to see your traditional celebrations. Thank you so much for sharing.
I hope you post longer videos like this more often. Your voice is very calming and I highly enjoy experiencing your lifestyle vicariously
Going to the shrine and cleaning the home as well as making a various kind of dishes are stayed in your new year celebration.
Oo nice to see Finnish design all the way there on your parents' dinner table!
So interesting, thank you and Happy New year x
Thank you so much;-D
Just looove your videos, particularly featuring food and your unique take on minimalism. I want Osechi now!
I share your sadness over the loss of traditional wearing of kimono. They are quite practical and very lovely. Especially the special dyed or embroidered silk kimonos with traditional skills. Very sad. I would like to know more about the food that was served. Beautiful to look at. Specifically what each was and how it was kept for 3 days.
Hi, thank you for your calming and informative videos. :) I would like to see videos about learning japanese in some common situations.
Also about wearing kimonos part - I often wear medieval village clothing on fantasy festivals and it has so much space and is comfortable I would wear it everyday.
I think your channel it's really underated! It's really interesting to see the culture of other country's, I think it's really beautiful how everyone pass new year in its own way. I learned a lot today, thank you so much!
i discovered your channel last week and i've been binging your videos! i think the japanese culture is so interesting and i love that you keep it alive, esp the kimono!
I love these kind of videos ! Thanks to you I started decorating my future home very minimalist and with a japanese/nordic vibe which I love! I only buy two chairs, 4 plates.. the number is not important here but I know ehat I really need and also in that way I invest in better things with more noble materials (more expensive usually but waaay long lasting..) also I started doing matcha everyday, wonderful culture you have! Greetings from a small town in the mountains near Barcelona 😊
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This is one of the best videos on RUclips about Japanese New Year culture 🎍 🙏💕
I have never travelled but I find other cultures so interesting! Thank you for sharing your way of life and traditions. Happy New Year!🎉
Hello Aki, I cannot possibly be a minimalist when it comes to your videos, I'm hooked! Those little children are so adorable, and I have never seen such delicious and exquisitly presented foods you had for New Year. I would like to know more about your family, if you would be comforable sharing.
In England, where I grew up, we had an avenue of cherry blossom trees a gift from the Japanese Sister City of our town. I have not been back for many years, but always remember how very beautifiul they were every year. I would like it, if you could please share some of the Japanese gardens in your village? I agree with you, about kimonos, and wish more people would wear them. As I watch your videos, I am surrounded by clutter, I hope you will be a good influence on me, especially when it comes to cleaning. LOL I am interested in everything about your country, your traditions are fascinating. I would also like to ask if you would please show us how to do the tea ceremony? In England my family used o drink tea, and there was also a right and a wrong way of making it, but not as detailed as the Japanese tea ceremony.
Hi Aki! Thank you so much for this very intersting video! It is such a pleasure to discover Japanese customs and way of life. I find it so nice that you still wear Kimonos ; even if not so many people wear them nowadays, I am sure you will inspire people to do it more.
I find your minimalist journey very inspiring and we use as many tips you give in our everyday life.
I saw you play Chinese Mah-Jong in the video and I was wondering if you would make a video about traditional Japanese games. I would really love it!
Wishing you the best for the New Year! Cheers from Berlin Germany
Thank you! Traditional Japanese games... sure!!
Love the kimono and love the dust roller
REQUEST: I have a topic request! From your other videos it seems you used to manage a property and had to make renovations or repairs. Can you do a video talking about balancing having things needed for self-sustainability (like having tools for making your own building repairs, bike repairs, sharpening your knife, sewing kit) and being a minimalist? Do you just rent or borrow tools as needed? Do you have a set of tools that you always keep? Thanks!
Sure!!
Your minimalism videos are very inspiring.
I love Japanese culture it's so beautiful 😍
Wow!! I love Japanese culture. You are the best youtuber. Thank you for this beautiful video.❤️❤️
Thank you for your very interesting video. Japan has a very worm place in my hart since i lived there many years ag Only 1 year but very significant for me i have been dreaming of going back but life happened😊 . i would love to see some videos about japanes art all kinds of it. aspecially traditional one. Happy new year
Thank you for your videos!
I was particularly intrigued about the "toilet girl" and its connection to your culture's penchant for cleanliness.
It's these little stories behind ancient wisdom (e.g. Japanese cleanliness) that I find so interesting and captivating not only regarding your culture but other countries' culture.
It actually reminds me of that scene in Village of the Watermills from Akiro Kurosawa's Dreams where villagers put flowers on a stone by the bridge with most not knowing why.
By the way said episode from Dreams remains my all-time favorite short film and, for me, manages to portray the fundamental principle behind on being a minimalist.
It actually surprises me profoundly how said episode actually applies urgently more today than 30 years ago.
Sorry if I digress but in the end I would just like to request that you continue to add more in your future videos of such little myths or stories behind your culture's good values, traits, and practices.
i am addicted to you videos 😅 i look forward to each new upload. keep up the amazing effort and i hope you have a wonderful day aki!
Videos are incredible! They are always so fascinating!
Any video about traditional Japanese culture would be amazing !!
Thank you Aki. Last year I was fortunate enough to be invited to an Osechi New Year meal.
Hi Aki......your bright face makes me smile
Eileen (Dublin)
Great video. Video suggestion: mallet golf as a minimalist activity
ありがとう~ 🧡 Wonderful!
Today I learned my soul mate lives in Japan. Beautiful. Happy new year
Another great video, Aki! Thank you!
Oh~ I've read the book 茶の湯 and it kinda change my mind in some way... well, it would better if I say not change, but nourished my way of thinking, or it was kinda a reminding for the nature's appreciation importance. I would really like to experience tea ceremony in Japan. I am living in China now, but tea ceremony is not so developed as Japan, I can't wait for it! 💚 I love matcha too! I am so excited about my traveling to Japan. Thank u for sharing.
Thank you. Great video. I would very much like to discover more about the interior of the Japanese, the ways of tidying up, the small spaces etc. Thanks.
Sure!! Thank you for your comment!!
Aki, I love to watch your videos as I am an aspiring minimalist, as well as a lover of Japanese culture. Take care, and I will continue enjoying your videos as you post them.
Today is cleaning day...thanks for the inspiration! Hello from Scotland! 🏴
How lovely and inspiring!!
Thank you for sharing the customs during Japan’s New Year Holidays, very interesting!
thankyou for your videos i will be looking for a kimono to wear everyday
I like to de-clutter the whole apartment and I love to do it between Christmas and New Year. :) and usually once more in the summer.
Your videos are so relaxing :)
I really love your videos and the way you describe japanese traditions is amazing! I would really like to see a video about the village where you live in!
For sure!!
Wonderful video as usual! I particulary enjoy when you describe japanese customs and I'm looking forward to revisit your beautiful country. I wish you a really happy 2022!
I love these videos as this reminds me of my childhood and living life with my Japanese family for 4 years living in Japan for 10+ I learnt a lot, now looking back I have kept few traditions after returning back to Australia. But what I loved most was living with my Japanese family and preparing for New Year doing all the osouji! it was a tough job hahaha! then relaxing inside the Kotatsu! when it was snowing playing outside in the snow! going to Jinja during new year! it was special! now looking back I think I was blessed to having those experiences!
I have just found and subscribed to your channel. I am gradually going through your videos. I have visited Japan and I am coming over again next year. I find Japan very clean and nothing sounds harsh. Even the traffic lights tweet. So much better than loud harsh sounds. My friend is Japanese and lives in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. She has taught me a lot.
I have to say Japan is my favourite country. I am just sorry I don’t speak the language very well. Loving your videos.
I would love an update on rice cooking -- do you still use your clay pot? Do you ever miss having a rice cooker for having rice ready for you overnight? It would be neat to see something like 'a week of food,' showing us some of your typical meals and cooking, or food eaten out, etc.
This was a great video. Thank you!
Happy New Year! Samurai Matcha!
Happy new year!
Dear Aki, I wish you and your family a Happy New Year 2022.
Your videos are very interesting and inspiring.
Thank you for giving us an insight into how you spent the holidays.
It's a shame that the tradition of wearing kimono has been forgotten ... I would be happy if I had a good kimono
Love watching your video on Japanese culture. If we don't practice our own culture (like wearing kimono for you), who else will do it? Happy New Year Aki San. 😊
I enjoy learning of Japanese culture from you. Can you make a video explaining the history and use of tea ceremony and how it is preformed and consumed
Sure!!
Thank you! Loved it!!
Awesome video! So enlightening 😍🤙🏽🙏🏼
Mahalo 🤩🙏🏼💝
Fascinating! Well done. Your sincerity and clear communication make watching a joy - you make me want to try matcha! Your family traditions are endearing and very interesting. Peace and blessings upon you for bringing understanding. I would like to see you with your students on a typical day - what and how do you teach your students? Also, can you tell us more about dating, the typical ways in which the genders interact? Thank you from Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.
I liked and subscribed to your channel. I live in the USA, and it's very refreshing to see your traditional way of living. In this country, it is sadly very different and very consumer driven. I am so glad to see your videos and learn from you. I like watching Japanese drama and movies, and watching your videos helps explain about cultural customs that I was unaware of, and it helps me to appreciate the reason behind them. I hope that perhaps people from your country will watch your videos and be inspired to become more minimalist and traditional, and wear the kimono, which I think is both practical and beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you too😊👍
I love kimonos now. I think they’rea great idea for the 21st century
love this so much... very interesting and good information to learn. I wish had kimonos easily available, looks so comfortable. I need to clean!!!!! thank you for sharing your lifestyle... it is good... Really enjoy the food aspect and see various recipes, ingredients, cooking methods and preparation. God bless you..
The food your mother has prepared looks very delicious.
Absolutely love your channel, I'm starting my own minimalist journey today!
Yeah!!
Love all of your videos! I would like to make a request for a video about how Japanese people sleep on a tatami mat, shikibuton and kakebuton
sure!!
Love your channel so much!!
I love your videos, they are so refreshing and you have such good vibe. In another video, could please talk a bit more about your job as teacher from a minimalist approach. Because where I live, I have to be creative with my students and use recyclable materials or when its possible to go digital, but it's difficult to go minimal when it comes to materials and stationery.
sure!!
Hi, Aki! I'm so interested in your lifestyle. It makes me start changing things in my live as well. Yesterday I began throwing a way stuff (or bring it to the thrift shop) what I didn't need anymore, love of feel a connection to it any longer/anymore. It gives me energy, balance and happiness! Hope you could tell, show and learn me more about your ways of thinking, doing and living. It's been a while that someone has been an inspiration for me. So good job that you managed to do that. I just found you yesterday on RUclips and it feels like I understand your ways already. It's very transparent, honest and kind how you speak to your audience.
I got one question for you: Could you show/tell me more about your journey and connection with the essential oils + the Arome dish? I'm from Holland, and I'm very interested in this subject. I'm still a newbie when it comes to essential oils. The only thing what I really enjoying and know the benefits of is the incense sticks. Could you compare different methods with each other so I can understand the difference.
And do you have any recommendations where I should buy this essentials oils? Thanks and keep up the good work!
Greetings,
Joost
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I have just discovered this channel and I absolutely love your videos. You are super inspiring! As a teacher, I would love to know a bit more about the japanese education system and what are your feelings about it, being a minimalist. Thank you for your content and a big hug from Spain.
Great question! I'm a teacher, too, and I'm also interested in this topic. 🙂👍
Sunyy regards 🌞
Beautiful … this video was so interesting.
I enjoyed the video a lot.
Can youmake a video about how stressful it can be for a minimalist to live with a non minimalist.
I like the idea of New Year as a family holiday. Here in Italy, people have a lot of pressure to do something special with lovers and friends, so many of us get involved in plans or events even if they don't really like it
Your channel is now my very favourite ❤
Hi Aki-San thank you for your videos. They give a glimpse in a different culture and way of living we might not experience when traveling to Japan without inside connections. Could you do a video of food shopping and how you prepare it?
sure!!
You are so positive and I love your content. Love from Australia
Hi Aki! This was another great video, thank you! I really enjoyed learning about Japanese customs and seeing how your culture celebrates the New Year. I also loved learning about the in-house altar and kimonos. I would love to learn more about tea ceremony and how a minimalist could approach it (and learn it). Also, how does your culture approach consumption and what is your approach to consuming but not inviting clutter and unnecessary items?
I’ll make that kind of video;-)
ビデオは、 ありがとうございます。おもしろかったです。😊👍🏻
Your videos are very enjoyable and educational.
明けましておめでとうございます🎉
あけましておめでとうございます！ありがとうございます！
Another great video!
I love your culture, thank you for sharing it with us here in the United States.
Thanks for sharing.
Малыш со шваброй - это настолько мило) Спасибо за ваш канал
あけおめ! Loved the video 😁 I'm definitely going to have to get a proper matcha set this year, you have inspired me 😸🍵
I like what you are doing.