What a Japanese House Party is Like

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  • @TemperedStorm
    @TemperedStorm 4 года назад +1178

    Please let the hostess know that I admired how calm and patient she was with the children there. I know we tend to be our own worst critics, but she looked quite lovely. I'm impressed by her skills and her gracious nature.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 года назад

      what a waste of money...

    • @hyper6354
      @hyper6354 4 года назад +1

      @@campkira what do you mean?

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 4 года назад +4

      she disciplined her children well.

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 4 года назад +4

      @@campkira you are a waste of money

    • @ranjanbiswas3233
      @ranjanbiswas3233 4 года назад +2

      @@campkira Raising you? Yep your parents did waste their money for a judgemental freak like you.

  • @YourWaywardDestiny
    @YourWaywardDestiny 4 года назад +7331

    Just watching social interaction is refreshing

    • @GDanielCho
      @GDanielCho 4 года назад +91

      CORONA VIRUSSSSS ~cardi b

    • @tuxxedomask
      @tuxxedomask 4 года назад +50

      Yes, I can't wait until it's ok to get together with my family and friends again

    • @sakeriyasaleh4820
      @sakeriyasaleh4820 4 года назад +8

      @Ldy Ydi I'm learning some new skills to surprise others when it's over

    • @alejandroinme
      @alejandroinme 4 года назад +8

      Small things we took for granted.

    • @beautifulpancakelove6906
      @beautifulpancakelove6906 4 года назад +3

      Your Wayward Destiny I was just telling my husband that we are doing this once we all can do this again!

  • @superfetzi1
    @superfetzi1 4 года назад +3076

    Your sister in law is so cute, she really doesn't need to worry about her looks 🥰

    • @Nynke_K
      @Nynke_K 4 года назад +175

      She looks nice from any angle and especially when smiling! Please tell her we said so :)

    • @menotu000
      @menotu000 4 года назад +158

      @Shank Adams Sometimes a compliment is just a compliment. Try it sometime, you'll feel less hate in your heart.

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  4 года назад +366

      We're letting her know. My wife and I are sending her all the positive comments!

    • @Hunlover123601
      @Hunlover123601 4 года назад +20

      i know right!!! havent seen a single bad angle!!

    • @marissaburdock6550
      @marissaburdock6550 4 года назад +15

      She's so pretty

  • @youtuberdaily9638
    @youtuberdaily9638 4 года назад +2326

    “Shin-Chan don’t take the octopus out when you eat it. It’s pricey” best Japanese mom quote ever

    • @lionessprowess3581
      @lionessprowess3581 4 года назад +21

      I caught that too. Lol😄

    • @katherynrowell6937
      @katherynrowell6937 4 года назад +43

      Lol I laughed! I think it's a universal mom thing to say!

    • @aachikha123
      @aachikha123 4 года назад +5

      Can you please explain what it means?

    • @rasmusgrambow7252
      @rasmusgrambow7252 4 года назад +22

      @@aachikha123 Takoyaki is octopus balls or more precisely pan-baked dough balls with a piece of octopus (and other stuff) inside it.

    • @alex-sm7tb
      @alex-sm7tb 4 года назад +9

      lmao when i eat it i take the octopus and finish the takoyaki then eat the octopus

  • @chnge1626
    @chnge1626 3 года назад +109

    The atmosphere was so cheerful that i couldn't stop smiling throughout the whole video

  • @junve6420
    @junve6420 4 года назад +508

    I love how respectful and well mannered the children are.

    • @taschak3889
      @taschak3889 4 года назад +31

      Children are always only mirrors from society. Adults always forget this...

    • @ibad18
      @ibad18 4 года назад +19

      While in America we promote thots with onlyfans

    • @toriballa2063
      @toriballa2063 4 года назад +9

      King iBeezey you’re too funny😂. One thing to take note of is that You can’t compare teenagers to younger children and many kids actions around their parents are very different than their actions around their friends or on social media!

    • @ibad18
      @ibad18 4 года назад +4

      Tori Balla ya but what’s becoming accepted in our culture is the downfall.

    • @toriballa2063
      @toriballa2063 4 года назад +7

      King iBeezey I’m kind of confused of what you mean by that exactly but I definitely think it all goes back to who you surround yourself with and remember that one child/person cannot be a reflection of the society as a whole because that’s simply a generalization!

  • @grimmster_
    @grimmster_ 4 года назад +1707

    Omg I wasn’t ready for Shin and Aiko to be so grown up oh my god nostalgia. I used to watch you when I was like 7 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

    • @skrrtskrrtganggang
      @skrrtskrrtganggang 4 года назад +65

      Omg same she was like so cute and small
      And a little shy

    • @superpotato_33
      @superpotato_33 4 года назад +109

      I agree my first time watching this channel was Japanese breakfast

    • @aahanatoraskar
      @aahanatoraskar 4 года назад +6

      Which one

    • @joshuapage2124
      @joshuapage2124 4 года назад +3

      Same

    • @capt.flamingo1828
      @capt.flamingo1828 4 года назад +9

      OMGGG sameeee
      They are both so grown up
      ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
      I feel so old lol

  • @kurv6329
    @kurv6329 4 года назад +778

    Your sister in law is a wonderful woman, she truly cares about friends and family

    • @snifey2233
      @snifey2233 4 года назад

      Remember who you are, Simba

  • @mixmixi100
    @mixmixi100 4 года назад +2076

    You know a country is safe when you can simply park your bicycle outside without a lock and leave. I love japan.

    • @lionessprowess3581
      @lionessprowess3581 4 года назад +44

      I noticed this too. 💗 that about Japan. No need to fuss with bike chains that can simply be cut by thieves

    • @lemarchand7461
      @lemarchand7461 4 года назад +26

      @Bosonian what are you talking about?????

    • @iamanivid6436
      @iamanivid6436 4 года назад +85

      Yes i used to live in japan. I can literally live my cellphone in a sidewalk go buy in a convenience and no one will bother. Japan discipline is indeed PRAISEWORTHY

    • @drej1934
      @drej1934 4 года назад +6

      Bosonian wdym 💀

    • @sdsfgsty
      @sdsfgsty 4 года назад +14

      I had lost my key to the chain but I had to go into the store, so I wrapped the chain just to fake it as being locked. I came back in 10mins and couldn't find my bike anywhere! Safeway Edmonton Canada

  • @rheystorm
    @rheystorm 4 года назад +698

    Even Japanese parties are very tamed and informative, here in the Philippines just plug in the karaoke then its already a party!

    • @Claro1993
      @Claro1993 4 года назад +27

      Damn straight.

    • @oliviaedralin1436
      @oliviaedralin1436 3 года назад +6

      That’s right 😂

    • @DH-zz8ok
      @DH-zz8ok 3 года назад +24

      Everyone is suddenly a singer especially the Tito’s and Tita’s ugh I miss being in Phil with my cousins

    • @gutentag1231
      @gutentag1231 3 года назад +9

      Cambodian parties are like this too, with tons of food and drinking in the mix😂

    • @AudiaciousLife
      @AudiaciousLife 3 года назад +1

      My wife(japanese) had a karaoke system in her place too

  • @LifeWhereImFrom
    @LifeWhereImFrom  4 года назад +1261

    My question at the end, "What's a house party like where you're from?" obviously is a very different question now than was intended back when I filmed this. Only a couple weeks has passed, yet the world is such a different place. Our family has been on self-imposed isolation for a bit now, seeing how things have gone around the world. Keep safe everyone and I hope this can bring a bit of lightness into your lives for a brief moment. - Greg

    • @superpotato_33
      @superpotato_33 4 года назад +22

      For my family, when we get invited it's a Cantonese party so there's a lot of food. People bring a plate of food and the kids get shuffled to one room, and we just go on our electronics.
      The parents either go talk with friends, spill tea or the more drunk members go sing karaoke up until 2 am

    • @HiralPatel-yg2bz
      @HiralPatel-yg2bz 4 года назад +2

      I’m only watching as you immediate family are in there always post wiv them

    • @MsZeldasaga
      @MsZeldasaga 4 года назад +11

      I'm african canadian and we are VERY loud at house parties. We always have enough food to feed an army and we play a lot of card games (and everyone cheats lol). As the night went on we usually just slept over at the host's house.

    • @cujotwentysix7519
      @cujotwentysix7519 4 года назад +11

      I'm from South Africa and generally a dinner party is just a braai - a bunch of people gathering around a fire pretending to grill meat and talking about emigration, the rugby and latest political scandal
      Everyone gets really drunk and fills up on crisps while waiting for the meat to cook.
      Some people take the food prep seriously and make the best grilled meat dishes you've ever seen.

    • @willymags123
      @willymags123 4 года назад +4

      I like to party alone. After a hot Summer's Day in the cool of the evening I take a shower put on my jammies get out my ambrosia salad, light a candle, put on some classical hymns, and read my Bible. I have peace Beyond peace in these times. Of course if anyone would like to join me they are more than welcome

  • @bta1987
    @bta1987 4 года назад +1469

    I love how engaging the children are, if my family host a party like this these days the kids will just sit in a corner playing with the iPad :(

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  4 года назад +279

      While the kids do get involved with some of the cooking, they do also spend lots of time on their screens!

    • @cryoatix
      @cryoatix 4 года назад +19

      it’s still kinda the same honestly

    • @Lighthouse75
      @Lighthouse75 4 года назад +9

      I love everything about this video and the others. In my family, my kids help out with family gatherings too but they do get a lot of screen time too. Lol

    • @Roof_Pizza
      @Roof_Pizza 4 года назад +8

      Reduce the size of your house by 70% and see where that gets you.

    • @blargmeow
      @blargmeow 4 года назад +4

      It really depends on how much time you allow them on the phone

  • @JoeBob189
    @JoeBob189 4 года назад +4413

    American Kids: wears Pokémon shirts
    Japanese Kids: wears Star Wars shirts

    • @snifey2233
      @snifey2233 4 года назад +18

      @@Matt-or9tq fax machine are slow
      Arabic are not hard
      Japanese grammar is reversed handle
      See you yesterday

    • @hikari_aoyagi
      @hikari_aoyagi 4 года назад +6

      NO MERCY and start a fight

    • @AmiaRAT666
      @AmiaRAT666 4 года назад +3

      xJoexRipx I’m wearing a Pokémon shirt

    • @The.Original.Potatocakes
      @The.Original.Potatocakes 4 года назад +3

      Makes sense

    • @khankhattak.
      @khankhattak. 4 года назад +12

      russian kids: our shirt

  • @jessicare5331
    @jessicare5331 4 года назад +151

    That one kid so proud of his takoyaki was awesome

  • @humanbng7123
    @humanbng7123 4 года назад +390

    In India too it is like this almost..like we with our relatives like my mother's sisters families etc gather in a house and cook food together...Now a days we are ordering food from out like naan or biryani.
    And we get an ice cream family pack.
    And children form a group and gossip or play.
    Elders too talk forming groups based on age.
    We too sit down on floor and eat as ppl would be more..We sleep adjusting in the same room sometimes that night by spreading blankets on the floor..Children would be requesting one another to stay for the night...It's fun

    • @aparnasingh729
      @aparnasingh729 4 года назад +55

      Those cousin stays where nobody would actually sleep and chit chat goes and ghost stories were must

    • @vrinda9999
      @vrinda9999 4 года назад +25

      I remember playing uno with my cousin at 1 am lmao ( and yes I’m an Indian too )

    • @shravan7623
      @shravan7623 4 года назад +14

      And then we grow up with these memories being the only vestiges of innocence left in us.

    • @coronabibi2092
      @coronabibi2092 3 года назад +7

      Sleeping with cousins on floor used to be so amazing!! Refreshed my Diwali memories!

    • @jw2473
      @jw2473 3 года назад

      But u eat with the hand that wipe the arse! That’s the major difference lolz

  • @Shrew-22O1
    @Shrew-22O1 4 года назад +845

    “The food never ends” ... sounds like my kinda party.. forget dancing just eating 😂

    • @strengthoveraesthetics239
      @strengthoveraesthetics239 4 года назад

      Wow so quirky indeed

    • @vrinda9999
      @vrinda9999 4 года назад +2

      Lmao same . My birthday party last year was basically food . No dancing or anything 😂😂

    • @anthonyariola9884
      @anthonyariola9884 4 года назад +1

      These damn American kids wouldn’t appreciate the food and as they’re eating they’d be playing with their IPhones...ya their spoiled it’s got to be the latest model

    • @user-wz9tf2ke4j
      @user-wz9tf2ke4j 4 года назад

      @@vrinda9999 you are like me in my birthday no friends only food1 no dance only food eaten by me 🤣😎🤣🤣🤣🤣 I dont have friends

    • @aj-sz8mu
      @aj-sz8mu 4 года назад +1

      go to filipino parties. the whole town gets invited, they block the streets to set up tables. then take home leftovers. It was so weird when I came to America, and food was not the highlight of a party. That is the only reason to attend parties for me, so i never go to American parties haha

  • @Tallducks
    @Tallducks 4 года назад +399

    The guy at the end IS INCREDIBLE. Mushing that entire hand size "temaki" sushi into his mouth is the video embodiment of me eating leftovers at 3am in the morning. Btw, nice video Greg!

    • @gulshodamatkabulova2433
      @gulshodamatkabulova2433 4 года назад +1

      Clarissa Elizabeth lol a laughed so hard 😂

    • @snifey2233
      @snifey2233 4 года назад +2

      Sushi Hamburger, temaki portion roll, man sushi is something you can eat as a snack, but also have creativity on the culinary world

  •  4 года назад +318

    That bike shot was GORGEOUS, Greg. As usual, congrats on making such high-quality videos. Also, why is everyone in your channel so adorable? lol xoxo

    • @MrRedClues
      @MrRedClues 4 года назад +1

      where is the location? it looks amazing!

  • @rebecca_r
    @rebecca_r 4 года назад +273

    I love how they all say "mmmmmm" when they agree on something

    • @DJTrainBrain
      @DJTrainBrain 4 года назад +4

      I actually thought it was cringy, after a while...

    • @venomtang
      @venomtang 3 года назад +2

      ah aha, mee too

    • @wendytube007
      @wendytube007 3 года назад +22

      I just saw a very interesting video on this and how it’s very important in Japanese conversations for people to chime in when someone makes a statement it’s seen as very polite. A very endearing quality, the self agreeing head nodding “mmmm”

    • @TheRanguna
      @TheRanguna 3 года назад +4

      In Portugal, that "mmmm" usually means that you disagree with what was said, unless you nod a yes or put a break in between the mmmm, like mhmm.
      So it's kinda funny to see people say that in Japanese since it looks like they are always disagreeing with each other

    • @ipsitasilly
      @ipsitasilly 2 года назад +1

      that is indeed a way of agreeing, but you can also say “はいい” (haii) which means yes ! !

  • @debmo
    @debmo 3 года назад +38

    I once steamed broccoli and then dumped it in a shallow platter. My Japanese grandmother was appalled and told me to make it look presentable. This was over 25 years ago. Now I have the tendency to fancy up my food and I think of grandma every time I do it🤗

  • @LoldemortII
    @LoldemortII 4 года назад +510

    The first similarity i see is that kids sit on the kids table. adults have the high ground.

    • @yonko0454
      @yonko0454 4 года назад

      @Tesla-Effect exactly

    • @herranton
      @herranton 4 года назад +46

      I always sit at the kids table, and I am 41. Being an adult is over rated, and kids get dessert first.

    • @hitachicordoba
      @hitachicordoba 4 года назад +6

      The Tragedy of Darth Vader: Anakin grew up too fast and should have spent more time at the kids table lol

    • @RobloxYesFortniteNo4
      @RobloxYesFortniteNo4 4 года назад +3

      I’m Asian-American. Although, growing up I always sat at the “Adult Table”. On the rare occasions when we would go out to eat, I never had the kids menu. I ate luke a normal human. I also ordered my food. Now that I’m older, I’m extremely glad! It helped shape my personality.

    • @cheef825
      @cheef825 4 года назад

      @@herranton kids table rules... youngest one there is me at 19 lol

  • @onemanenclave
    @onemanenclave 4 года назад +3408

    Oh, so this is what having a not dysfunctional family looks like.

  • @deetravelgirl
    @deetravelgirl 4 года назад +102

    Aiko is so pretty! Can't believe she is a teenager now. time flies so fast.

  • @hanjixzc
    @hanjixzc 4 года назад +383

    This is my kind of party. A never ending food.

    • @dereksbooks
      @dereksbooks 3 года назад

      Also my kind of party where everyone knows each other. I will never understand the appeal of big parties where most people are strangers.

  • @sangaristicx9046
    @sangaristicx9046 4 года назад +48

    So cool! My house party is like your sister-in-law’s. Always good, talking, the hostess is always cooking up a storm, the kids help or go play, the women gather up in the kitchen to see if they can help while the men search for us women. It’s always super fun and very home warming. I miss my house parties. We normally play DND or board games.
    -from Alaska

    • @ronaldmcboggled9855
      @ronaldmcboggled9855 8 месяцев назад

      As an a Japanese/American that sounds like a hell of a night!

  • @akirebara
    @akirebara 4 года назад +71

    This is a wonderful distraction from our current isolation situation. Keep safe and thank you for this, Greg!

  • @strawberryjam2861
    @strawberryjam2861 4 года назад +125

    Ahhh your sister-in-law seems like such a sweet person ^^

  • @keykeypr8292
    @keykeypr8292 4 года назад +28

    Your sister-in-law is an amazing hostess! And a great cook! Loved seeing everyone pitch in to help out in the prep. Great video!

  • @Amina-od3yh
    @Amina-od3yh 4 года назад +40

    I’m Japanese but I haven’t lived there since I was three years old due to my parents job. Even though they tried to keep me in touch with my roots, it was not possible to know how life actually felt like there. Now that I don’t live with them it feels specially rare to see, eat or hear Japanese stuff. It’s nice to see the culture in your videos and they also remind me a lil bit of my families’ houses. Thx!

  • @maheraahmad9976
    @maheraahmad9976 4 года назад +6

    I love these kinds of parties with lots of food and just eating comfortably in winters .

  • @sharp011810
    @sharp011810 4 года назад +15

    There was a very welcoming and fun video to watch, not only because it's a new experience, but with the whole party smiling and having a genuine good time. My wife is from Germany and I love all cultures and seeing what social events take place.
    Thank you

  • @sydthekid5772
    @sydthekid5772 4 года назад +189

    When she was cooking the beef, I could just imagine how good it smelled

  • @mumfordalien1794
    @mumfordalien1794 4 года назад +36

    I can't sit when hosting guests either, it can be a chore! She prepared so many good dishes!

  • @heatherzeller8014
    @heatherzeller8014 4 года назад +218

    I really wish america was more like this... riding bikes and so warm and traditional etc

    • @estherselvarani88
      @estherselvarani88 4 года назад +27

      Yeah America has no boundaries and no morals whatsoever, people need to learn from them. Japan is my dream place, I hope to go there some day!

    • @pinkpunk7559
      @pinkpunk7559 4 года назад +12

      Can't have nothing nice in America! I once left my hobo bag at the library and when I finally realized like ten minutes into walking home, I turned around and headed back, someone already snatched it. It was a good thing I didn't carry my money or anything important in the bag. But it still was sad.

    • @coinzby
      @coinzby 4 года назад +1

      PinKPunk everybody gangsta until a 7 foot giant starts stalking you

    • @prosperitae_3493
      @prosperitae_3493 4 года назад +3

      Yes, I agree. America isn’t safe, you leave something out for a second, your turn around, and your belonging is gone. I also wish in America that biking would be a common transportation rather than cars and that you wouldn’t worry about leaving things out or waking alone at a specific time ( such as night).

    • @cynthistar124
      @cynthistar124 4 года назад +13

      @@prosperitae_3493 It isn't just America, it is everyone. A lot of countries have it worse.

  • @ThinkingWoman30
    @ThinkingWoman30 4 года назад +22

    Goodness the kids have gotten so big!!!! If we weren’t in quarantine I would of loved to be at this party. Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy.

  • @zelayaah
    @zelayaah 4 года назад +18

    Wow! Your son has grown so much. It has been awhile since I’ve watch your videos. Blessing to you and your family.

  • @blackbird-do2ug
    @blackbird-do2ug 4 года назад +197

    how did those kids crack the eggs so well, I'm over here with a smashed egg on the side
    update: after 2 mins of actual practice and 15 eggs i have now mastered it, crack on a flat surface

    • @piaaa___
      @piaaa___ 4 года назад

      Samee

    • @The.Original.Potatocakes
      @The.Original.Potatocakes 4 года назад +7

      blackbird7342 next time make sure you crack your eggs on a flat surface. Hope this helps alittle.

    • @finngriffiths2625
      @finngriffiths2625 4 года назад

      Silly billy

    • @echibussy
      @echibussy 4 года назад +3

      It's really easy to not break the yolk but idon'twannabrag

    • @m.t-thoughts8919
      @m.t-thoughts8919 4 года назад

      @@The.Original.Potatocakes The crack will not be as clean as on cracking it on a thin surface.

  • @MichuAgain
    @MichuAgain 4 года назад +44

    In Poland typical family meeting (at least in my family) starts with the dinner. Traditional, or rather mainstream dishes are 'rosół' and 'schabowy', you can google that to find out how does it look like, we don't really need many dishes because slavic cuisine contains a lot of fat compared to the Japanese one, so you are full after just 2 dishes. Next is desert, typically cakes called sernik, szarlotka or mazurek, mostly they are home made. Usually we don't dance either, unless there is vodka on the table 😉 All jokes aside, alcohol is part of the culture in Poland, so we find it normal to drink in such as parties. Then it's the time for supper: sałatka jarzynowa - vegetable salad with sausage, cheese, white bread etc. In the summer the supper is BBQ in the backyard, btw this is normal to change the spots of meeting, eg. from living room to the backyard, from backyard to the neighbour's backyard and so on. I really enjoy my family reunions for many reasons like meeting my cousins, and I think this is the same all around the world 🥰

    • @saccharine1452
      @saccharine1452 4 года назад +1

      Lmao this sounds a bit like how my ukrainian family celebrates parties, i only regoniced the word sernik, honestly best dessert. Also true, slavic cuisine has alot of fat, and meat compared to other countries/cultures, like salo for example (if you never tried it i recommend you do, goes good with onion and cooked potato)

    • @ronaldmcboggled9855
      @ronaldmcboggled9855 4 года назад +1

      I’m two months late to comment but come to Japan and I will show you good time and make you eat all the food. The only thing is if I ever come to Poland you show me a good time and make me eat all the food haha. The best parties in any country are the ones among friends and family. Greetings from Japan! All the best to Poland!

  • @desireel.6358
    @desireel.6358 4 года назад +26

    Wholesome quarantine content...this has me longing for my friends and our happy social interactions😍

  • @aaliyahrandom
    @aaliyahrandom 2 года назад +5

    Anyone else come back to this video multiple times during quarantine or lunch/dinner by yourself to get a sense of gathering again?

  • @NinjaMonkeyguy
    @NinjaMonkeyguy 4 года назад +27

    Greg, surprisingly house parties in Japan are quite similar here (not teenage parties or frat parties) here it’s all about getting together with friends you already know and Food, Food, Food! Usually friends also arrive early and help out with prep work as it’s part of the fun and social. We tend to drink quite a lot of wine and Prosecco / cava and there might be some party games or board games and a little bit of dancing. There is usually and equal amount of desserts as the main food too!

  • @jc212
    @jc212 4 года назад +11

    This is awesome. Probably one of the most wholesome family oriented videos I've seen.

  • @stilscarlott
    @stilscarlott 3 года назад +8

    See now THAT'S an amazing party!
    All enjoying the food, talking, playing games etc.

  • @ibad18
    @ibad18 4 года назад +24

    The house is so full of love god willing it stays like that

  • @FoNgThOnG
    @FoNgThOnG 4 года назад +567

    Kids are well behaved also. Here in the states, damn kids would be running all over the damn place.

    • @godfu23
      @godfu23 4 года назад +66

      And breaking household objects, as well as playfighting

    • @Woozi_Lover
      @Woozi_Lover 4 года назад +19

      I don’t know where u live but where I live (U.S as well) kids are nice over here

    • @Crunk9
      @Crunk9 4 года назад +10

      Kids will be kids

    • @zir456
      @zir456 4 года назад +3

      @@Woozi_Lover maybe thats because the Kid minds more mature and know when to be Childish and when not too... 🤔🤔

    • @Woozi_Lover
      @Woozi_Lover 4 года назад +6

      RizS yes depends on the kid and parents

  • @miamo4566
    @miamo4566 4 года назад +4

    This is heartwarming. Thank you for inviting all of us to the party.

  • @GingerBun
    @GingerBun 4 года назад +106

    I love how their "big bag" potato chips are my personal sized ones

    • @Kkstgch
      @Kkstgch 3 года назад

      Personal?! 😱 Surely lasts at least 3 days, right?

    • @drakeramsay3901
      @drakeramsay3901 3 года назад +1

      @@Kkstgch i buy a bag of cheetos the same size as the bag of Japanese Chips, and I am done with it by the next day. I don't get full easily

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti Год назад

      ​​@@Kkstgchm done with that bag in 1 hour max. Especially Lays Cheese and Onion

  • @BriarandSpindle
    @BriarandSpindle 3 года назад +177

    "Isn't octopus gross?" Mom replies, "Don't take the octopus out when you eat it! It's pricey!" lol, I laughed so hard at that.

  • @2ears1mouth786
    @2ears1mouth786 4 года назад +6

    I've been looking for channels that give a more engaging and real view into the lives of other people. The way you make these videos is so natural, human... You're great at this. Thanks!!

  • @GGGodspeed
    @GGGodspeed 4 года назад +5

    THE EFFORT PUT IN BY EVERYONE IS SO WHOLESOME

  • @patricksmith3135
    @patricksmith3135 4 года назад +5

    What a wonderful show. I enjoyed your family's party. In southern Louisiana, parties at home are similar, but space in less of a limitation. We frequently cook out of doors on the patio and set up tables in the garden area with chairs and guests just fill their plates as they wish and conversation abounds. Sometimes the guests will bring dishes too, especially if it is a family party. Dancing is not normal for the garden; dance parties are more for dancing and eating hors d' oeuvres or canapes and cocktails inside a large venue. Can't wait for the next show. I can't believe your children are so big! Best to the family.

  • @marisansen
    @marisansen 4 года назад +12

    I'm from Brazil~ I've been having House Parties like this with my friends for the past years, we just love to be together in a calm place. We make lots of food and talk until it's very late, since most of us are introverts, we usually don't go out. Sometimes we play some games and dance to our favorire songs, but we usually get really full with food very soon, so we just end up watching a movie afterwards😅

    • @thaismagalhaes5928
      @thaismagalhaes5928 4 года назад +1

      True. But our food is very different from theirs, I think we have more caloric snacks like coxinha (♥️) than healthy ones 😅

  • @mounaa9605
    @mounaa9605 4 года назад +78

    Is it common in Japanese culture to have so much food to choose from or to eat so much in general? So much food was also prepared and eaten in the camping video. That's why I wonder if this is a typical Japanese thing or maybe just done in your family. Thanks for the insight into japanese Party culture :)

    • @junarthernandez2990
      @junarthernandez2990 4 года назад +12

      when I lived and worked in Japan, picnics and gatherings that I've been to was always like this. (^-^)v

    • @nuclearbananas3
      @nuclearbananas3 4 года назад +41

      i think in japan, they prepare a variety of foods but no one eats big portions of anything, so you can have a little bit of many things :)

    • @kablegamesmaniac8148
      @kablegamesmaniac8148 4 года назад

      anna fact

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  4 года назад +37

      I've been asking about this. It suppose it depends on the host. But my wife was explaining to me that you wouldn't want to have a situation where two guests are trying to decide who gets the last bite, or that someone still feels hungry, so you always want there to be food available. From my limited experience in maybe a dozen households, I don't think the food was ever lacking at any of these little get togethers.

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london 4 года назад +11

      I think it's an Asian thing. House parties are basically for families and close friends so you don't go cheap with ingredients. The recipes are elaborate and varied and quantities are large. Not having enough or not having somebody's, especially a senior family member's, favourite dish is to lose face - at least in my circle.

  • @hazel4750
    @hazel4750 3 года назад +10

    Oh God I just love watching videos expressing social and cultural diversity!I honestly don't think I could eat half of the things japanese people are used to consume, and I absolutely love that!The fact that people are so different yet we can all feel a connection when we see other humans spending quality time with their family and friends and just being happy and content it makes me feel so good!🥺

  • @AbbyEmbro
    @AbbyEmbro 4 года назад +3

    I love how artistic and meticulous they are with the food. They really seem to appreciate it.

  • @edizonaguilar3353
    @edizonaguilar3353 4 года назад +13

    It's aiko, shin, and shoko! Good to see them growing up nicely 😊

  • @CindyAndrade100
    @CindyAndrade100 4 года назад +12

    I really enjoyed being invited to this house party! Amazing food, great friends, family and talking bad about husbands!! 🤣

  • @MamaDeesWorld
    @MamaDeesWorld 4 года назад +17

    That was a clever way to sneak Audible onto us. 🎧🥰💖

  • @vincarosea_art
    @vincarosea_art 4 года назад +4

    I love how there is a sense of teamwork in children and family! And obviously they eat healthy at parties! ❤

  • @iamanivid6436
    @iamanivid6436 4 года назад +6

    I used to live in japan as a exchange foreign student and im having this nostalgic feeling because of the food. We ALWAYS have parties with other japanese students and they are all so generous with the food. Sushi platter is a must in a party hahaha. They also drink green tea as their "coke". Japanese food is really undescribable. I will legit go back to Tokyo sooon

  • @chantellmoller5384
    @chantellmoller5384 4 года назад +8

    I love the biking everywhere and she didn’t lock up her bike love the trust

  • @pinkywinky911
    @pinkywinky911 3 года назад +2

    This made me miss my Grandma. She host the best house parties for our family. For fiestas she gets at least 2-3 other grandmas to help out and prepares the food days before the party. We’re Filipino so sometimes she hosts 50-100 people and we help out by giving drinks. Food just keeps on coming out from the kitchen and I never see her complain. She’s just so happy to make everyone happy. Since she passed away the parties aren’t the same but she she left us with all the best memories. 🥰

  • @randomdds
    @randomdds 4 года назад +130

    Tell your sister in law that "she looks fine from all angles"--(Said some American).
    I'm going to try hosting one of these parties when the quarantine is over.

  • @TheBeatles..
    @TheBeatles.. 4 года назад +1

    perfect to watch when you are locked inside, and you are by yourself on your birthday....THANK YOU GREG and AUNTIE. xxx

  • @benjamin-sch
    @benjamin-sch 3 года назад +1

    Can I just say that I love the kids, they seem so sweet and well behaved. Looks like they really are having fun, while they are included into every aspect of the party, that's awesome!

  • @michaeldenham5957
    @michaeldenham5957 4 года назад +463

    When she didn’t lock her bike up in a dense urban city I was like...😦😞 Damn I forgot not everywhere is a crime infested hellhole like American cities.

    •  4 года назад

      true

    • @Rudi_Mentary723
      @Rudi_Mentary723 4 года назад +14

      @Mario Medrano In my country people don't go out much because a bomb might just drop on you.

    • @poopsickle2411
      @poopsickle2411 4 года назад +11

      @@Rudi_Mentary723 In my country people don't breathe because they might inhale the Poisenous gas which appeared due to war 🤡

    • @Rudi_Mentary723
      @Rudi_Mentary723 4 года назад +3

      @@poopsickle2411 Hehe, thanks for the laughs ! 😅

    • @coinzby
      @coinzby 4 года назад +10

      something more annoying than getting your bicycle stolen are these american people complaining in the comments. just be thankful!

  • @tannera.3359
    @tannera.3359 4 года назад +148

    Italians: Meat-ah-ball-ah
    Japanese: Meat-o-boll

  • @realgingerspice
    @realgingerspice 4 года назад +4

    This video made me so happy, and also very hungry. Your sister-in-law seems so great!! It looked like a super fun house party. I love all the food!!

  • @theyouth2000
    @theyouth2000 4 месяца назад +1

    I keep coming back to this video. 😊👍
    It's kinda been my meal time watch.

  • @nathannaelkwandy7349
    @nathannaelkwandy7349 2 года назад +1

    I've been rewatching this vid because it looks so fun and i never get bored also, Akko trying to compose herself infront of the camera and trying to keep her good angle is so cute!

  • @PlantiPal
    @PlantiPal 4 года назад +13

    I'm self-isolated in Australia, with no Japanese food, dreaming of Japan and its crazy-good food. And amazing people.

    • @holtzmann8213
      @holtzmann8213 4 года назад

      Uber eats. Honestly not being a smart arse. Just learnt I could order sushi and beer.
      Now my life as a recluse is complete.

  • @Schattenmeer85
    @Schattenmeer85 4 года назад +24

    In Germany, where I'm from, my houseparties are not much different. The host prepares a lot of food (I'm known for always preparing too much o_o') and when the guests arrive, we eat, drink and talk with each other. I always try to be ready with all the food preparations, but that's something I never get done. So friends offer to help with the cooking and some of us cook together, when the food is ready, everyone eats. And after some time we reach snacks like potato chips, pretzel sticks and so on. Depending on the season we're in, there are often some fruits that are prepared after the "main food" like watermelon or pineapple. And often we have some cake at last. With my friends, it's not so different like where you're from, sometimes we just get together to make pizza together or something like that and yes, we just like to enjoy our time together, talk, eat and sometimes play some games (like werewolf or in smaller groups even board games). So, that's it! Thank you for that great video, I enjoyed it.

  • @That_ruka_Jacky13
    @That_ruka_Jacky13 4 года назад +5

    I love learning about other cultures. I love how the food brings them together. The food never ends like in Mexican culture. 🥺🥰

  • @doomguy2.0
    @doomguy2.0 4 года назад +7

    0:20 man that handwriting is so pretty, I hope I can develop my Japanese handwriting like that eventually

  • @mars_bars3428
    @mars_bars3428 4 года назад +13

    omg ur sister in law was so worried abt her looks 😞 she’s so pretty 🥺🥺🥺

  • @pumpkinpiesisters4849
    @pumpkinpiesisters4849 4 года назад +47

    Ur sister in law is very beautiful and thanks for posting this video because Spring break I am going to make my grandparents and they are going to have a party and I wonder what’s it likes having a Japanese Party

    • @Name-jw4sj
      @Name-jw4sj 4 года назад +1

      I like how the sister in law doesn't mind being filmed but her own sister (the mother of Aiko and Shin) hates it which is why we never see her lol.

  • @asianangel1905
    @asianangel1905 4 года назад +4

    this makes me miss my host family from japan so much! we used to have a house party like this as my farewell before i leave and we made takoyaki together. honestly the best homemade takoyaki i had.

  • @silverrain530
    @silverrain530 4 года назад +5

    After being the host of my departing Japan party, I am happy how well I, INADVERTENTLY, followed the procedure. So much better than some other parts of my stay xD

  • @mightymitzi
    @mightymitzi 3 года назад

    Gorgeous family gathering. I miss my Mum and her incredible Japanese cooking and her family dinner parties. Thank you for sharing with your video. Your sister-in-law is beautiful too. 💗🌟

  • @supperpuppy8
    @supperpuppy8 4 года назад +1

    That's such a chill party. Everytime my family has had one, it's insanely loud b/c the music and pretty disorganized and my mom is shuffling back and forth from the kitchen with various foods. Some people are outside or in different parts of the house and the kids are normally chilling in their own space playing video games.

  • @nmpls
    @nmpls 4 года назад +94

    A house party in California now involves a lot of skype.

  • @Jadesmorot
    @Jadesmorot 4 года назад +2

    This reminds me of my parents, they spend most of the party fixing food and tidying haha, I’m realizing that I’m becoming the same as them 💕

  • @sayma160
    @sayma160 3 года назад +24

    In our family, a party never ends till there is atleast one familial argument while kids don't give a damn about what elders are arguing over because that's how our elders show their love to each other. Atleast that's what they say😂

    • @ronaldmcboggled9855
      @ronaldmcboggled9855 8 месяцев назад

      I’m Japanese/ American Italian so I know both sides lol.

  • @Steph-ew3io
    @Steph-ew3io 4 года назад

    Your sister-in-law just got a new fan! I love her grace and energy. Hope she's doing well. Please bring her back in future videos!

  • @raymondgough6070
    @raymondgough6070 4 года назад +2

    Wow, the food and interactions are so incredibly different from what I'm used to experiencing in New Zealand. It's like a different world. Thanks for sharing, this video was eyeopening!

  • @jejomaec.7312
    @jejomaec.7312 4 года назад +11

    Her reaction at 12:20 cracks me up so much it's so cute 😂

  • @ArmandKarlsen
    @ArmandKarlsen 4 года назад +3

    11:05 "...The food seemingly never ends..." Reminds me of my mother. Every time I visit, there's always too much food! XD

  • @herranton
    @herranton 4 года назад +21

    Shin: Still the master of sound effects!

  • @lionessprowess3581
    @lionessprowess3581 4 года назад +1

    Its always a blast to watch your video! I vicariously live through you. Your show is wholesome (rare nowadays) and makes me want to visit Japan! I definitely have to hunt for or learn to make Oden one of these days. Your sister-in-law is a great host. Every entree looks delicious! Great job everyone👍🏼

  • @mademeglorious
    @mademeglorious 3 года назад

    I forgot to mention it was so nice seeing the kids! They've grown so much! Thanks again!

  • @Inga886
    @Inga886 4 года назад +19

    Wow, how is your neighborhood that beautiful ?
    I'm from germany and i wished streets would look like that here.
    The little floating water on the side, these rocks..
    This is just so beautiful.
    Thanks for showing insight into your daily life :)
    I really enjoy watching your channel, i find the asian culture very
    interesting and i think we can learn a lot from their ways

    • @vrinda9999
      @vrinda9999 4 года назад

      James Franko ikr that’s what I thought too . My dad has been there and he said it’s a really beautiful and clean country

    • @ozink8603
      @ozink8603 4 года назад

      Vrinda ⟭⟬ not really tbh! Even the rural area where I live has trash lying around bc people can’t be bothered to actually recycle smh

  • @Mei-en8kb
    @Mei-en8kb 3 года назад +7

    shin would definitely be a heartthrob at their school when he's older

  • @AriannaAyers
    @AriannaAyers 4 года назад +3

    Why must I watch these shows while working on calendaring at 1 AM, and STARVING?!?

  • @Tullowit
    @Tullowit 4 года назад

    The food looked amazing!
    The party looked like a really enjoyable gathering. Getting together with close friends for a meal and to relax and catch up on each others' lives is something I miss right now!

  • @sakura0574
    @sakura0574 4 года назад +2

    Omg! I’m from Norway and I love Japanese culture ! This is so fun to watch, everyone coming together and making stuff together! ❤️ hope you had a great time ! Love your videos 💕

  • @somatia350
    @somatia350 4 года назад +15

    Hello Greg, it’s interesting to see how Shin and Aiko’s English has changed. For example, Shin said at about 6:10: This food I made
    I think it’s pretty interesting that he changed from SVO (subject verb object) to Japanese’s SOV (
    subject object verb)

  • @thebeanman99
    @thebeanman99 4 года назад +13

    I’m from Texas in the USA and here we have these parties called cook outs where at least 20 people spend time out in the countryside barbecuing meat and most people bring a dish as well. Even to me and my cook outs, this video has SO MUCH food 😂

    • @amrm5916
      @amrm5916 4 года назад

      Bruh they know what you do

    • @lunanova6651
      @lunanova6651 4 года назад

      @@amrm5916 And? Besides I didn't know about cook outs until now? So no, not all of them do.

    • @amrm5916
      @amrm5916 4 года назад

      Luna Nova6 cuz you dumb

    • @wistful4684
      @wistful4684 4 года назад

      AM RM or because maybe their country doesn’t do those/call them cookouts

  • @axseri
    @axseri 4 года назад +5

    1:03 in the backround screaming “AAAAAAAA” sounds just like my dad and what he slunds like when he says that. I’m honestly convinced that’s my dad.

  • @palmtreesmusic1945
    @palmtreesmusic1945 4 года назад +1

    Glad to see you all getting together and having a good time!

  • @sil1598
    @sil1598 4 года назад +1

    I miss living in Japan. Loved the food choices and shopping. The people are so amazing!