WE ARE MOVING TO JAPAN! (when, where, why!)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- TOKYO FREAKING JAPAN!! It’s the biggest city in the world, a vast metropolitan area that’s home to more than 37 million people. A place where cutting edge modernity and deeply held tradition exist in close proximity.
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Tanner, Risa, Willa + Noa
Community brings stability in a child's life.
Thankfully we can and will create a community that’s needed for her and all of us in Japan! 💛 Change is hard but it doesn’t mean it can’t be a positive thing!
That will be a hell of a culture shift,, 10000 times bigger than the one from america to europe, it'll be interesting to follow
That’s the truth! We hope you will stay tuned for the adventure! 😊
the small mindedness is pretty much the same + both nations are polite but very much not kind
You have the right attitude.
You are a dynamic family with good solidarity, best foundation for going out and having experiences. While Germany will miss such a lovely family, I wish you the best and keep filming!
Aww now this means a lot! Thanks for the kind words and support! 🫶🥹
Oh wow, what a great adventure! I'm so happy for you! I'm a little shocked by the amount of negative comments, please don't let them bring you down. You're a very lovely family and I'm sure you all will have the best time in Japan. I'm very excited and look forward to your next chapter. 💖
Aww thank you for the kindness and love 🫶 We knew people would have a difference of opinion and that’s okay. We appreciate the honesty so it really makes us think about the decision. We can say, it definitely still feels like the right decision for our family. 🫶 We can’t wait to take you with us!!
From the German countryside to Tokyo? 😳 You're brave, the kids will have sensory overload like there's no tomorrow 😅 The summers there are really hot and humid too. Still, wishing you all the best for this new adventure! Japanese food is amazing!
It’s not Tokyo - they included map
Thankfully a bit outside of Tokyo! But it will definitely still be a culture shock! We are ready to take on the experience! 😊 and booooyyy we can’t wait for the food!
You could try to move back to germany later too. once you realize how much you really are missing it.
It sounds exciting and Japan is great! But it's really sad for Willa. She will lose all her german and probably won't learn that much japanese, since it's much more unlikely for her to be able to immerse into the normal japanese culture and life. I guess her further upbringing will be much more like in the US, except for geographically being in a different place...
Your home in Germany was so cozy, Tokyo region will be a huge difference! I wish you all the best!
Alles alles Gute!! Viel erfolg und vor allem: Enjoy!
Thank you 🫶🫶
WOW! Awesome! If you plan to explore Japan and the Area like you explored Germany and the Surroundings and make such fantastic Videos... I guess we are in for a lot of education and new insights :-) Sad to see you go, but i'm happy for you for this awesome opportunity. You take life with both hands and make the best out of it. Making lots of experiences and lasting memories. That is the way.
I doubt that Tanner will get the generous free time that he enjoyed in Germany to be able to go traveling as much. In Germany you can get in the car Friday afternoon and spend the weekend in a neighbouring country, that’s impossible in Japan.
You’re right it won’t be in different countries, but there’s a lot to Japan to explore ☺️ also thankfully he gets some to travel for work to a couple different countries so that will be fun to extend a explore as a family!
THANK YOU 🥹🫶 We are all in for a fun new adventure! We appreciate the support and encouragement!
in Tokyo you could walk all night , no issues.....but try doing that in a bad hood in say Oslo or Paris @@OurStorytoTell
Wow, how exciting! This is going to be a great adventure. 🎇🎆
Thank you! We are very excited and can’t wait to show you the adventure! 🫶
Traveling is great but not the same as relocating. I grew up and experienced multiple moves and it was always hard. I didn’t have a normal life until we put down roots. Same schools, friends, church etc. I still travel and love the experience but never would uproot the kids because of my desire to travel. I do wish you the best.
Wow, what an adventure ! I love your spirit and attitude and hunger for new impressions. I completely agree that 'carpe diem' is the best you can do while young and while having kids who are not dependent on any school schedule. Experiencing different cultures from within widens the horizon like nothing else . So things are going to get a bit crazy for you during the coming months and I wish you good luck !
Aww thanks so much! 🫶 The support means a lot!
We are a Japanese-German family living in Northern Germany and traveling to Tokyo every year. Besides that you guys are so likeable, we now have another reason to stay with your channel.
A few recommendations near Yokosuka:
Koajiro Forest in Miura-kaigan.
Kamakura for beaches, a huge Buddha statue, a bunch of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, terrific cafés, a German bakery, Creme Brulee ice cream, a bamboo forest.
Yokohama for Minato Mirai, red-brick warehouses and Chinatown.
Eeekkk this is so fun to read! 🫶🫶 Thank you for the personal suggestions and support! It means a lot! 💗
Also did we read A GERMAN BAKERY 😋😋
I'm going to check out Kaojiro Forest when I'm in the area
@@DamaxThomas Sorry, I made a typo. It is Koajiro Forest.
@@OurStorytoTell It is Konditorei Bergfeld.
Keep learning the languages you encountered and get your kids classes in them - speaking many languages is a huge advantage :)
Tanner has already ordered lots of Japanese books!
What an exciting new adventure!! All the best wishes go with you. Your videos here proved how much you care for the well being of your daughters and how their needs come first whatever you're planning. I am sure you'll all be fine and will enjoy that new chapter in your life. Also Willa will cope well as long as she's with you guys. I hope this is not a "Farewell" to Germany but a "Auf Wiedersehen". It's been great to watch you guys explore and enjoy central Europe. So please come back one day.
Japan is the best country for kids, Safety in Usa and Europe nowadays is pretty tough, For kids and Family Japan is the best choice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
We are happy to hear that! 😊
All the best wishes for the new chapter in your life! I am sure you'll do great, don't let anybody's comments spoil your positive attitude!
Can't wait to see your new Journey and all the adventures that will come with this move
Thank you 🫶🥹 means so much!
Omg hooray🎉 I was not expecting this! I am thrilled for your family 😄 So excited to watch your adventures 💝
Awww yay! Happy you enjoyed the surprise!! We can’t wait to take you with us! 😊
Uncle Jesse : "Domo , domo very much.....youre fantastic audience" @@OurStorytoTell
Yeah! So excited for you all……and us. Japan is our next dream vacation! Both of my boys 17 & just shy of 19 are sooo wanting to go there next! We can hopefully learn something first hand from you guys! All the best to your new adventures!
Aww so fun! If you make the vacation happen let us know! Maybe we can send some good tips in time! 😊 Thanks for the support! 💛
I love your enthusiasm for life! All the best for your move. I'm looking forward to getting to know Japan through your eyes.
Aww thank you! That means so much! We are excited to take you along the journey! 🫶
Congrats and good luck! Aged 5 I was put in an American school in Paris without any knowledge of English (as a Swede). I've been told I cried every night for over a month but after about 6 weeks I started getting the hang of the language and I was fine. So a rocky start isn't unlikely and shouldn't put you off.
Thanks for sharing the story! It’s remarkable what children (& adults) are capable of!
Hi! Thank you for sharing your time in Germany, I really loved our appreciation for German places, culture and food - it was really heartwarming! Also getting to know your wonderful family ! It's super exciting that you are going to Japan now - it sounds like the right thing now. Wishing you all the best 🫶
So sad that you are leaving - but very courios to learn more about Japan ....that's a Spot on earth I think I will never see...
We are excited to take you with us on the adventure to learn more about Japan! 😊
I've followed your travels and growing family since you arrived in Germany. It's remarkable how much of Europe you have explored while also maintaining a professional career and all, including Willa, are to be commended for throwing yourselves into the German lifestyle. Your videos are consistently entertaining and technically excellent, so I am much looking forward to continuing adventures in Japan. A super modern country in many ways, yet with deep cultural links with the past, your commentary on life in Japan will no doubt be fascinating. Having experienced a German sauna, a Japanese onsen will hold no fears for you.
I'm sooo excited for you and I can't wait for your vlogs from Japan!!! It's amazing that y'all have the opportunity to travel around the world and experience different cultures.
I'm a little sad that you're leaving Germany and also for Willa because her German is getting better and better. The little video clip when she was singing 'Theo mach mir ein Bananenbrot' was the cutest and her German seems so perfect she almost has no accent.
Safe travels
Willas German truly is so cute and she did grab onto the culture so well! Thank you for your support and kindness! It really means a lot 🫶💗
Why am I so sad that you guys are leaving 🥺 lol but I’m so happy that you as a family will be now taking on the adventures of Japan! My mom used to always say, doesn’t matter where we are, as long as we are together as a family, we will thrive. Xoxo 🥹🤍🫶🏽
You’re the best, thanks! Seriously thanks for your support and kind comments. It’s great to have people like you in our corner cheering us on despite opposition. 💛
Japan this will be a culture shock for sure. Mr Nippon a German Living in Japan makes good Videos. I watched a few Videos about Japan. Its not my world. I hope you will be happy there!
Thank you! We will have to check out his channel! Thankfully we will have resources through tanners work to help make the transition smoother and to help us create a community of people in similar situations!
II feel sorry for Willa who was visibly happy in Germany - in my opinion she took the most out of the stay there since she actually learned the language and mingled with German kids. As a parent I always looked at what is best for my child first. I did move as well - once to the US and then to the UK - but stayed there then for my daughters whole childhood. Children NEED stability and for parents kids should come first - always!
We thought of our children and the impact this move would have on them extensively. This is a huge move. We know that. We understand where you’re coming from if we were moving to Japan without all the resources of Tanners job. However, we have access to an English speaking, all American school system on the base. Not only on the base, but near Tokyo there are many other expats who we can connect with and will have similarities with. Yes, we are going to try and integrate into the local culture too, but we will actively seek out opportunities for Willa to feel comfortable in and make friends with.
@@OurStorytoTell what I meant is it would have been so much better to wait a little longer - 5 years is ideal in one place. Willa and Noa would have by then spoken perfect German and kept this ability. As it is - they will not remember anything later on - and that - for THEM - is a shame!
@@user-bl8kh1kq4m because that is as it is. It takes at least 3-4 years of permanent speaking a language to keep it for life. Why ? That is how brain and consciousness work.
I think it is so out of place that people who are not family or friends tell them what they should do with their children. I am pretty sure they put their children first and wouldn't do anything to harm them. What children really need are loving parents and I am absolutely sure that's a given here. So stop judging and let's just wish them all a fantastic time in Japan. There's a whole world out there to explore 😊
@@tatjanarasch4358 People who presentate their kids publicly must be able to take in criticism as well. And often so those people not being family or "friends" are more honest . I am both a mother and have been in similar situations as a child as well - so believe me - I KNOW what I am saying and I mean every word even if it does upset you or anybody else!
Congratulations! Japan will be such an exciting move! We can't wait to follow along!
Thank you!! 🫶💗
I'm so sad you're leaving Germany 🇩🇪 I love Germany and dream of living there ❤
Good luck on your ventures in Japan and look forward to seeing what you do there
I know it’s emotional for us too! 🥹 We hope you can make it to Germany because you will absolutely love it!!
@@OurStorytoTell I've visited 4 times and next year booked already to return ❤️🇩🇪
Wow ... seems to get a great adventure .. and more exciting videos about (y)our story to tell 🙂 Best wishes !
Yes it will be a very exciting ride!! Thanks for the excitement 😊
I totally understand your reasons for the move. I learned a lot during my travels and traveling has made me appreciate my home country Germany a LOT LOT more.
Traveling has made us appreciate Germany even more too so we understand that. The world is big and there’s a lot to see and experience if possible.
Wow, this is great! What a fantastic adventure. Really looking forward to your videos from Japan ❤
Aww thank you! 💛 We can’t wait to share!!
Wow, I'm happy for you😃 Don't forget your time here in Germany. All the best❤️
We could never forget our time in Germany!! 🥹🫶
Super happy and stoked for you guys. All the best 👍🏾
Thank you! Truly means so much 🫶
It sad to hear you guys are moving to Japan,but again I think Japan is so much safer than the western country these day and it’s good environment for the kids,and the country side will be nice and peaceful.I am excited for you guys.Children’s adapt quickly especially at younger age.All the best wishes for your family, take good care and God bless and be with you every steps.❤
How exciting 🥳 Enjoy your time in Japan!!
Thank you so much!! We will do our best 🫶
I wish you the very best. Hope you will feel as welcomed over there. 😊
Thank you so much! 💛 Honestly not sure if that will be possible because Germans have been so amazing and kind to us!
wow! how exciting! I moved a lot in my childhood (internationaly too) and it was such an incredible experience. I‘m sure it will feel hard at first but it will get better. good luck!
Oh we love to hear that you have positive memories from it! 💛💛 Thanks for sharing!
If, during your time in Japan, you find out the secret of how they manage to run their trains on time, bring that back to Germany, please.
Now that's a really good thought 😂👍
Haha deal! 😂🫶
the secret is that everybody uses public transport in Japan, in Tokyo in particular. This is not the case in germany anymore. Hard to justify the cost of running half empty trains in a tight schedule as a for profit company. Germany should have never privatized the train system. But, yes, it is impressive when you are waiting for a bus or train in Tokyo. if it says 3:57 that means: no train or bus at 3:55, arrival, no train or bus at 3:59. Everybody lines up, no cutting in line. great experience.
We had the opportunity between Japan and Germany and chose Germany. My husband is determined to get to Japan (and I believe same area) so I am very much looking forward to this.
That’s so fun you had both options! You definitely can’t go wrong with Germany and we are excited to learn more about Japan! 💛
It's amazing that your job gives you these kinds of opportunities, this must be so nervewracking and exciting and stressful but I am sure it will all be worth it! Getting the chance to get out there and live in different cultures and excperience them first hand and learn from them is such a blessing! I am excited to see your journey!
Hey thank you! That means a lot and is really what our goal is! 🫶
I do wish you the very best move, the greatest transfer, positive adventure, and loads and loads of good new experiences. 😘
But I still am sad that you are leaving.😢 I've lived through many of your experiences with you through your videos and I feel connected to your family.
But that's what's also relieving my little bit of sadness as you will probably continue to inform your subscribers about all those changes. So, again, good luck with everything.❤
It is emotional for us to leave Germany too 🥹 We really feel connected to you guys too! Thank you for the support, it means a lot 🫶
It's gonna be a very interesting experience but I'm not sure it's the best decision for everyone. You'll find your way around and I'm curious about all the new adventures
We will all find out together! We are optimistic. 😊
@@OurStorytoTell Wishing you all the best ❤️
I'm so excited for this! 😃
Hey thank you 🫶🫶 Same!
Looking fwd to see your vids from Japan! Great! All the best!
Thanks so much for the support! Means a lot 💗
I think it is great you're doing that. Your children will grow up knowing that there is a big world with lots of different cultures. That alone is a big treasure. So many people would be much more open minded and tolerant if they had seen more of the world. People are scared of the unknown therefor it is great to see and get to know the world with all of the different ways of life.
I hope you have a great time and cannot wait to get some insights into life in Japan.
All the best for that new adventure 😊
Wow! This is really soon!
I wish you all the best and I know it is going to be awesome. You guys are so open minded… so what’s going to happen other than incredible?
We are going to do our best to make it a positive experience for all. Especially our babies! 💛
The house you have right know is so cool. What a view and landscape! A place to lay back and recharge. Well, come back to Germany whenever you want! Good luck in Japan! An interesting place to adventure but i know for myself that i couldn't do it for more then a few weeks because i am not a big fan of densly populated areas.
Thank you! We will miss our house so so much! Very grateful for this German experience and we know we will miss it 💛 we plan to come back again sometime!
Go for it! I can't wait for your videos on the cherryblossom-festival!
Thank you for the support! We can’t wait to share the adventure with you! 😊
wrestling used to be popular in Japan back in the day but times change@@OurStorytoTell
It will be hard, different language, different writing, completely different culture and above all masses of people, especially in and around Tokyo. I mean, it's easy to travel the world as a couple, but with a toddler and a baby it's a completely different matter. I hope for Willa that she can find connection. Well, you want to go your own way, but I'm skeptical. Nevertheless, I wish you all the best!
We understand that! We thought of our children and the impact this move would have on them extensively. This is a huge move. We know that & we understand where you’re coming from if we were moving to Japan without all the resources of Tanners job. However, we have access to an English speaking, all American school system on the base. Not only on the base, but near Tokyo there are many other expats who we can connect with and will have similarities with. Yes We are going to try and integrate into the local culture too, but we will actively seek out opportunities for Willa to feel comfortable in and make friends with.
So excited for you guys! Moving from (little) Allgäu to the South of Tokyo is a BIG step. Looking forward to see, how life in Japan is going to be... I have always wanted to travel to Japan, but it is very expensive. Looking forward to you guys sharing your experiences! All the best for you. Sending lots of love. God's blessing. Love you!
It’s a huge step and we know it. We have given it so much research and thought, but we feel ready to take it on! Thanks for the support and encouragement! 🫶 It means a lot 🤟
This is such a great opportunity and I am so happy for you guys! Take care and keep your community posted.... All the best and lots of love. ❤️
Wow, that's a surprise. That will be a big culture shock in many ways 😮 sad you're leaving Germany but funny that we actually go on a 3 week trip to Japan tomorrow 😂 wish you all the best of luck and if you're not happy there, here's a community that will welcome you back happily. Stay safe and healthy. Excited to see your updates ❤
Aww that means so much! Thank you! 🫶 We hope to be back one day for sure!!
Good location, just a short train ride away from Hakone! Be sure to visit the onsens there :)
We can’t wait to visit Hakone! 😊
Awesome! Figured it was Japan since it was on your original list. Gonna be a big change. Enjoy the ride!
Yes it will be! Thank you 🫶
I think you are absolutely doing the right thing! Japan is an incredible country, the kids will love it and I am sure that you are doing the best to make is as easy for your children as possible! Have all my respect and good luck for this great adventure!
You guys are soooooo amazing! And ignore all of those negative comments. You know what is best for your family. And frankly it’s no one’s business what you decide to do. Japan has the healthiest children IN THE WORLD….physically, mentally, and spiritually. Best of wishes to all of you!
Thanks Maria! It’s hard not to get down on ourselves a bit after reading some of the comments. Thankfully, we have great comments like yours that remind us that we are great parents and that by moving we aren’t destroying our kids’ health and futures (a bit dramatic, I agree, but that’s how it comes across sometimes). We’re beyond excited for this stage in life and want to make the most of it! Thanks again for the wishes and encouragement!
Wow big news! I wish you the best and hope the kids will be ok.
Thank you! 🫶
Best of luck to you all! I’m a Wisconsin transplant to Franken and I’ve enjoyed your activity tips!
We love to hear that they’ve been helpful!! Thanks for the fun adventures we have had in Germany together!!
Wow, welcome to the neighbourhood! Congrats 🙂 We just moved back from Munich to Tokyo ourselves. Very different places, but Japan is amazing for quality of life as well
Okay so nice to read this comment! 🫶 what an adventure! What part of Japan do you live in?
@@OurStorytoTellWe’re in the Shinjuku area, so pretty well core Tokyo. Convenient and very well connected, but very busy and further away from the water or mountains than some of our friends. Still only takes 34 minutes if you take the right train to Yokohama for instance (and trains really do run on time here 😅 )
Wow the audacity of some of these comments! Congrats on the move, so exciting! Home is not defined to one place. Home can be created anywhere through having stable parents and a larger community, both of which will be met for your kids. I’m excited to follow along with this next chapter!
I’m so happy for you! Plus, I just watched some videos about bakeries in Japan und you will find for sure some great bread over there! I also smiled about the other comments on here and how typical German the thought process is in some. Even though I am also German, I left 25 years ago, moving to LA, NV and now NJ, I can definitely say my mindset is more American now than German…but my family in Germany is very much about stability and always shake their heads when I announce another move…You guys are young, so take the opportunity!
Ooh that makes us happy to hear we won’t be lacking in the bread department!! 😋😋 The food gets us really excited about Japan! Also we really appreciate your comment and the difference of mindset between the two countries. We know many expats & their families who have thrived in different settings and with different moves. We know it will be challenging but thankfully we will have some solid resources and similarities with individuals on the US navy base.
I thought the EXACT same thing when I read these comments- very typical German (and small town too). We are Americans living in a small town in Germany, moved here with our 4 kids, when they were 11/9/7/4 and we didn't speak a word of German. But the whole "stability" thing is definitely very German.
@@OurStorytoTellthe "stability" your children have- is YOU! Your family is stable and "home" no matter where you are in the world. And your children will thrive, with you positive attitudes! ♥️
@@katiecollevechio5470 Yep, it’s too funny… there is also no starter homes or anything like it; you build one house and live in it until you die. I hope you guys have a great time anyway!
@@geriname7277I just laughed out loud. So true with the houses. I often explain that concept!
Japan is a great country to visit but not so much to live. It is still a very closed society, only 2% of the Japanese society are immigrants from other countries mostly from China. Most people speak no english. Tokio is the biggest city of the world. But will be very interesting to watch your videos from Japan.
Yes it will definitely be a huge culture shock! We hope you do stay with us and watch the adjustment and adventure!
actually young people willing to speak eng , its older japanese who refuse to @@OurStorytoTell
My honest opinion: You should worry more about your children's future. It would be fine for two adults, but it's not possible with children. Children need a harmonious environment with friends and acquaintances. You should think a little more about your children in your own selfishness.
We appreciate the honesty. We want to be asked the hard questions. However, we thought of our children and the impact this move would have on them extensively. This is a huge move. We know that. We understand where you’re coming from if we were moving to Japan without all the resources of Tanners job. However, we have access to an English speaking, all American school system on the base. Not only on the base, but near Tokyo there are many other expats who we can connect with and will have similarities with. Yes, we are going to try and integrate into the local culture too, but we will actively seek out opportunities for Willa to feel comfortable in and make friends with.
@@OurStorytoTellwelcome to Japan! Trust me, you guys did a good move. ❤
I support exploring different cultures with trips but not a fan of taking the opportunity away from the kids to be in a stable Environment, building potential lifelong friendships etc.hope it works out for them.
They were going to leave Germany in 2,5 years anyway. I think Willa would have been 5/6 by then? Very few kids build lifelong friendships at that age!
Isn’t he in the military? It’s very common to move around every 4 years.
@@LaurieMagI met all of my best and lifelong friends before the age of 10.
Not true, both me and my husband have friends that we met in Primary school and we're in our 60s.@@LaurieMag
When a child is in school and around 10 years it s more stressful for the child to move again.
Japan is a very stressful enviroment, especially Tokyo. Wow !!! Crazy stressful. Never in my life would I move there with kids. And the culture is very different there and the attitude, but also nice and friendly. Traditional food is healthy and good I think. But not their junkfood. Tokyo is kind of plastic, plastic, plastic I think.
As single ok , but not with children. From wonderful safe country side to Tokyo
I wish you all the best for your time in Japan for you!!! Many good experiences and impressions! And I hope for more wonderful videos of you like in the past! ;-)
Yes we will definitely be sharing our experience 🫶
its heartbreaking... but I you will gain massive experience with it and so will your kids. best of luck and climb mount fuji for me please! maybe consider doing twitch livestreams as opener for the edited videos ? anyway, best of luck! ♥ hugs
It is, but thank you for the well wishes!! We will climb Fuji with you in mind! 😜
I am very happy for you, it will be exciting. Although I'm going to miss you. You're doing the right thing. Now, before Villa goes to school. Enjoy every day as if it were your last. Such an adventure, bravo!
Aww thank you 🥹💗 It’s nice to read a message like this! We think we are doing the right thing too!
It be for sure an experience of a life time, plenty to take in and place to explore 😜.
Exciting times ahead have a wonderful holiday with your Family in America ,then the new adventure begins
The move to Japan 🎉.
Looking forward to seeing your next videos safe travels 🥰
Aww this is so great and touching to have your support 🫶 Thank you!!
Congratulations! I am so excited and happy for you! You have to come visit Germany - we still have to do New Year´s Eve in Berlin!
Aww thank you!! 🫶 I know maybe if we are still here, we can fit it in! We would love that!! If we have moved, we will just have to visit Germany again (we definitely will so that won’t be too hard 🫶)
You guys are welcome in our country and thank you for shooting interest in my country. Trust me, your kids will love it here and very convenient place for kids and mother like us.
Wow thank you so much! We are very excited to be able to raise our babies here! It’s very safe!
I just got back yesterday to Germany from my three week trip to Japan. It's such a beautiful country and definitely very diffferent from Europe and Germany. I loved how respectful and mindful everyone is of the others around them. But it was also a little exhausting because you everything feels a little more strict and you constantly have to mind what you're doing (which isn't bad and also always part of visiting other cultures). I'm sad you're leaving Germany but excited to see all the spots I just discovered and see them through your experience!
But man, you are NOT (can not be) prepared for the absolute mass of people in Tokyo! Tokyo alone is like 1/3 of Germany's population in total. It's absolutely crazy how many people are on the streets but everything is so well organized that it still somehow works out.
Also regarding the weather since I just got back: we had around 25-22 C the whole trip and only two days of rain in three weeks. It definitely felt more like late summer and the trees have just started changing color a little.
So cool you just got back! It’s been fun looking into the weather differences so fun to hear you’ve experienced it yourself! We know the summers will be rough (hot and humid). We are excited for the adventure though and can’t wait to show you online! 😊
good luck......personally I find scandi too expensive to live in , Tokyo even worse :P @@OurStorytoTell
Very exciting!👍🥰 I hope you are bringing us along! Bye bey Germany! Good luck and love from Hamburg 🤗🤗 Lecker, lecker Sushi 😋🍱
Awww we can’t wait to take you with us on the adventure!! 🫶🫶 Thanks for the support!
Good luck with getting a house like that in Japan.
😂
Oh we know we won’t get one even close!! Haha we are okay with a 2-3 bedroom place! We will have to be haha! Major downsize but our house is much too big! Although we know we will miss it 🥹😂
As far as I know living space is a major problem in Japan. @@OurStorytoTell
Welcome(ようこそ)！ From Japan.
I really glad to hear that you will come to Japan! I live in Tokyo now, I wish I can meet you someday
Ahhh thank you! 🫶 We can’t wait to explore the country you’re from! 🇯🇵 Maybe we will connect someday!?
@@OurStorytoTell If it's OK , I strongly want !!
I knew it,,, I was guessing right🤩, good luck in new place
Good guess! 👏👏
In 20 years……you’ll be thinking ….do you think we should have stayed in Germany? Looking forward is always exciting. Looking back will be very different. Good luck. 👍
You never know until you take the leap right? 😊
@@OurStorytoTell …and that’s what you are doing. All the best 💯
Awesome! Japan was my guess but I thought it may have been somewhere like Okinawa due to the US presence there. I think your at a perfect time to take these adventures, so good on you for taking the leap.
Yes good guess!! 👏 We are pretry confident would have had island fever in Okinawa, but then again who knows. We are excited for this adventure- Thank you!
Mr Miyagi : "Show me paint the fence"@@OurStorytoTell
I love your video. I've watchet your video for a long time from Tokyo Japan. I'm glad you will move to Japan. Enjoy your life in Japan!
Ooohh this is so fun and exciting to hear! 💛 We love hearing from someone in Japan who has been watching the videos! Thank you! We can’t wait to experience your home country!
I hope the kids get the opportunity to get and feel stable somewhere (can built connections that they are not forced out to due to another move) you want to get to know different cultures, which is great, but they dont have a choice, maybe they want to be stable somewhere in a community etc...
at that age kids are still really flexible and rarely build lifelong friendships
Rubbish, it's a myth that children are flexible . They want security and stability and a sense of belonging. Ask any adult whose parents were in the military and had to move and start all over again every couple of years, the vast majority hated it.@@lilg2300
@@lilg2300 but they need roots more than anything. Traveling is great when they are older - at that age all they need is love, stability, nature. I felt Willa had that in Germany I think she will suffer most - more than little Noa.
@@Irene_Laurettithey have nature ,stability and love within their family ❤
I am originally from Thailand and have moved and lived in 5 different countries so far and I am loving every moment and so grateful for the opportunity ❤ If i could choose the next country, i would choose Japan, so many things to see and experience. Wishing your family a smooth move and looking forward to watching your Japan vlogs 😊
Oh wow that is so amazing you’ve been able to experience life in so many different locations! We love that for you! 🫶 Maybe someday we will see you in Japan if you can move here!
Wow, I would never do this. I would never move my children to a metropolis like this. But I wish you just the best and will watch your upcoming adventures!
Willa will have no easy time there, I think the same
why not? since the kids don t go to school. Its a great opportunity to learn something new and pick up new languages as long they have fun.
Good thing nobody asked you
@@Joe-ok8ql Good thing that there are people who have different opinions in this world!!!
We totally understand why some wouldn’t do it! We respect that. We thought of our children and the impact this move would have on them extensively. This is a huge move. We are very thankful for the resources Tanners employers will give us to help the transition and time abroad be smoother. We will actively seek out and create opportunities for Willa to feel comfortable and make friends in! 😊
Winter (in Tokyo) is relativ mild but can be also freezing (like Frankfurt). Summer is extremly humid. Make sure you use that time to learn japanese, because it will make your life much easier since most japanese do not speak English.
Yes in this case english will not help them, in Europe and Germany english is basic knowledge
What makes you think Risa's gonna learn Japanese - she didn't learn German in almost three years.
@@sarazepam6156 well, thats too bad!! Isn t it a great chance to learn at least the basics? This is all about when spending time in a foreign country. The kids should learn something from that! This opportunity will never come back. We all know that americans don t like to learn another language, but you really should since you are young!!!
That’s what we have read. It’s fun to look up the weather patterns! We are already starting to practice! 😊
they have 2 alphabets in japanese.....talking it is one thing but reading it is much harder :P@@OurStorytoTell
So, Japan it is. I think it was also on the plate when you first decided to move abroad. I'm excited for you and to continue to follow your journey and experiences. When the covid travel ban was lifted last year there was a lot of Japan content on my for you page. Japan is very different - obviously. Wishing you all the best and a smooth transition to your new home.
Thank you! It definitely was on the top of the list before we moved to Germany. 😊 Thank you for your support 💗 it really means a lot!
I just returned from Japan, it is indeed such a great country. The people are very polite, especially when you are a foreigner. I have never felt safer in another country, as it seems like everyone is following the rules. Also there is so much to explore, not only the cities but also the nature was mind-blowing. If you want to connect with Japanese people and also internationals I can highly recommend to go to the Hillsong church in Tokyo, as many Japanese people don't speak englisch in other places. All the best wishes for your family, Germany is going to miss you! God bless🙏
Good luck guys 🍀 Germany will miss you 🥰
We will miss Germany! 🥹 Thank you though! 🫶
Wow wow this and the last video were really sort of emotional...for you obviously but even as a viewer or "fan". It's really touching to see how you came to love living in Europe and Germany, how much you appreciate it. Your vlogs are really entertaining and I was always curious about your opinion on Europe. You were also really close to where I live in Germany once or twice, always thought it was a pity to not have had the opportunity to cross your way :D I was almost a little anxious about where you are going to move and, not to get me wrong I'm sure other parts of the world would be worth seeing as well, but OMG I'm all the more glad that it's Japan, a place I also love and would love to visit one day. So surely I'll stick around to see some of Japan through your eyes, this will be so interesting! I can only imagine Japan must be like another planet but as you've already been to Asia you would surely know. Wish you and the girls all good luck and fun but still hope to see you back sooner or later in Germany ;) Gute Reise!
Aww such a kind comment!! We love hearing your thoughts and appreciate the support. Stay tuned for a fun journey! 😊
Oh and risa will be looking for an online, part time job in time!
So happy for you. You are able to explore so many different new things. I can´t wait to see your videos from Japan and tasting the japanese food 😉. but, by everthing you do please notice - you are always welcome back in Germany ❤
Thanks so much 🫶 We honestly hope to be back in Germany one day!
And yes stay tuned for all the fun Japan adventures! We can’t wait for the food! 😋
Elvis never ate german food in Germany tho :P@@OurStorytoTell
Wish you all the best!
Thank you!
japan? uffff...thats shocking! completly different culture. i couldnt deal with this. good luck to you! 🙂
Thank you! It will be different but we are optimist and getting ready!
Cool, was there three weeks for vacation for the second time in September this year. That will be a interesting experience for you because you don't get very far there with English language. Especially outside the big urban areas. But it also works somehow. The people there are very friendly and helpful. Their service culture even exceeds that of the US.
It will be a great time because there are many incredibly beautiful places, especially outside the metropolitan areas. Tokyo in my little experience itself is the least representative place for Japan.
In many ways, this will be a very different new experience compared to Germany. Great respect for your courage to take such a big step again.
My son lived there for several months 4 years ago.
Climate in summer in this area is very hot and humid. In winter, typical Japanese homes are a bit uncomfortable. Homes are often even crappier than US homes.
Thanks for the comment! It’s fun to read! We know it will be very different but we are excited to take on the adventure. 😊
I remember when i saw 007 YOLT back in late 80s , was amazed by Tokyo......that film came out in 1967 , only 22 yrs after ww2 and already they becoming powerful tech giant even then. Don P was also amazing actor. @@OurStorytoTell
Excellent! Congratulations.
Thank you 🫶
I wish you all the best in Japan, i guess that will be an amazing experience for all of you, it's a new world with a different lifestyle. Japan is a country that i always wanted to see. I'm looking forward to see the videos from there. Thanks a lot so far.
Thanks so much!! 🫶🫶 it means a lot!
This will definitly be a culture shock. You are very brave. I would never so that. Anyway, best wishes and good luck.
Thank you! We know it will definitely come with its challenges but thankfully we have a lot of resources with Tanners work. 😊
Wow, that's a huge jump, both location- and culturalwise. Wishing you all the best!
Regarding some concerns I've seen from others, in my opinion it's good to do those things now that the kids are small. I think later on once Willa goes to school it'll be much harder. There's more freedom when kids are small. Once school starts you're forced to stick to school schedule and vacations except maybe when homeschooling but that is not allowed in many countries. I think you're making a good choice.
Also, kids absorb a lot more when they are smaller. I think this is a great experience and it'll shape the kids in a positive way.
I used to travel a lot with my family as kid/teen and I'm glad we did. Now as adult and with studies and work it's so much harder. There might be some cons but I think the positive things outweigh those.
Such a kind and thoughtful comment! We agree with you! Although we don’t know what life will entail for us when our girls are older, we feel like they will adjust well at this point in life with the move. 😊
Best wishes for your start in Japan
Thank you!
I just discovered your channel and am very excited about it. My father was in the US Army and I basically grew up in Germany. The first place I lived in Germany (West Germany at the time) was Grafenwöhr from 1978-1982. I was only 5 when we moved there and I have very special memories from there. Before we moved on base, we lived in an apartment off base in a small village named Steinfels. We lived next door to a large house that had a church attached to it. The German family that lived in it was our landlord and their daughter was my best friend. I have many memories of going in that house and ringing the church bell. Unfortunately the house is abandoned to this day since our landlord passed away not long after we moved on base in 1979. I believe the apartment building is gone and now replaced with off base military housing. It’s so exciting seeing your videos. Fast forward years later, I joined the U.S. Navy in 1993 and my first duty station was Atsugi Japan. My ship was in Yokosuka. I LOVED it there!! My son is in the Navy now and has been stationed in Yokosuka since 2021. He loves it so much as we’ll be doesn’t want to leave. I hope you guys absolutely love it there and I can’t wait to follow you guys on your channel. It’s going to be a huge culture shock and very different from Germany. Let me know if you need any info about the area and good luck!!!
Japan especially Tokyo is going to be exhausting. I dont think you will stay there for long but lets see
We won’t be there for long because we are on a work contract for just a couple years.
Seeing and living in different cultures is one of the biggest enrichments. Doing that with little children seems kind of selfish though. It's basically impossible for them to build a healthy social life and long-term friendships. Nonetheless all the best to you guys of course!
We thought of our children and the impact this move would have on them extensively. This is a huge move. We know that. We understand where you’re coming from if we were moving to Japan without all the resources of Tanners job. However, we have access to an English speaking, all American school system on the base. Not only on the base, but near Tokyo there are many other expats who we can connect with and will have similarities with. Yes, we are going to try and integrate into the local culture too, but we will actively seek out opportunities for Willa to feel comfortable in and make friends with.
You are leaving Germany before Christmas? Short time after Covid? You're gonna miss the best time.
We actually might be here now!! We thought it would be faster but turns out we might get another magical Christmas in Germany! 💗