This is my first time watching one of your videos and I can already see what's so special about you: it's the authenticity. There's no pretense about you, and I can see why people love that, because I love that. On the technical side, the story also flows nicely, with crisp editing. But really, it's the picture of your beautiful family that endures. You have a new subscriber. All the best to you.
Happy to see you again had a great time in the US with your family and friends, and that you were adjusting well once back home in Japan. Jet lag is such an interesting phase you have to endure 😁 We were travelling ourselves! This time it was the US actually - NYC, to be more precise. It was amazing!
Jatlag and school… still routine will help overcome jetlag. Also love the pool or fountain the kids played in! I just have always been so drawn to water you’re basically allowed to play in/with/just casually around walk in (good too) ever since I can remember and still love it. Only thing holding me back would be if I’m too cold, or feeling a little unwell, or just simply sadly not dressed for waterfun (that’s an unfortunate reality sometimes too isn’t it?) Uncle looks like he had a fun birthday. Happy 40 🎉
Right now the weather where I live can't make up it's mind. It's freezing at night sometimes, then we're hit with hot sunny days, or chilly rainy days. 😊
I take for granted that I can buy American things at our Commissary while we’re living here in Japan. Glad you all made it back safely and hope you’re settled back in to your routines! 🤗
When I was in Saitama participating in an exchange program, I experienced my first typhoon. It was a blessing in disguise. Japan in July and August was just brutal, but once the typhoon came through, the weather dried up quite a bit and made it a bit more manageable!
I wish your videos are longer like 25 min, you guys are awesome I always can't wait for Fri , missed you guys I've watched the old ones like sushi or daiso , thank you congrats on your new place..still pizza still there my dream visit Japan one day and my place okinawa my mom just died she's from there..she was 84..bless her... 🙏, thank
I totally can relate. I came from Switzerland and the company that I worked for relocated me to Tokyo and I only got 3 weeks to prepared. I remember when I got to Tokyo I thought I would never last a year (esp with my zero Nihongo skill except Arigatou). But Japan really grows in me...and 9 years later I'm still here in Tokyo and even bought two houses !
@LIJ check out Anton in Japan - he renovates Akiya (abandoned houses) and some of them look AMAZING even before he starts. My husband and I are looking at buying one when we move to japan. Might be a great option for your beautiful family ❤
Oh my. I am not sure how long it has been since the last time I watched a vlog by you guys, but I am sure it has been long enough for you to travel back to the US and come back! I am also noticing that you have moved into a new place? I hope you are enjoying it :) .. Everyone looks a bit older ... especially Joshua. Life has been difficult for me as my mother has been diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time. It is not promising and the chance of survival is very little. We've been busy with that, hospitalisations, trips to ER and all the complications that come with it. My mom was very unlucky because her body is weak as she is well in her late 60s. Nothing feels as hopeless as watching her in pain [because her morphine isn't enough to do anything] and unable to do anything. I feel it is too much to ask but it would be generous if you would kindly keep her in your prayers. God bless.
While the time difference isn't quite the same , it's always an adjustment when I fly from Germany back to the US and vice versa honestly. I have lived in the US for so long that I feel like I don't quite fit in, in Germany any more. Happy Birthday to Paul! Your videos are such a blessing and make my Friday mornings. Thank you for all you do.
Wow, that lotion bottle mess! I wouldn't have thought about plastic bags! I had a shampoo bottle spill out on a long trip once. Luckily, it was soap and everything only had to be rinsed! 😂
I suggest to tape the lid of the lotion bottle (I use duct tape or transpore) and fill the container, so the little air left can't expand as much. Works for me. The plastic bag helps also.
Reverse reverse culture shock, hahaha! It’s always a good alert for your brain when you see things in the other country that you had forgotten about. One of my favorite things to bring back besides deodorant was pepperoni slices. So hard to find in Japan! Glad you survived the typhoon. It’s always hit and miss with the storms.
@@peko7446 I never had any issues taking pepperoni into Japan. It is sliced, packaged, and cooked. I don’t know about the legal parameters. When I read through the information, I understood that this style of pepperoni was OK. I usually get the five or 6 ounce sliced pepperoni pillow wrap packages. I think what they get concerned about is the unwrapped uncut long salami or jerky or pepperoni.
How does mamachan keep up with feeding 6 family members? I only have my husband and I, and I struggle for every meal! I try to do only home cooked but it’s hard to get chores done and cook AND try to get some video editing on the side!!
おかえりなさい😊また動画が見れて嬉しいです❤
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I can already see what's so special about you: it's the authenticity. There's no pretense about you, and I can see why people love that, because I love that. On the technical side, the story also flows nicely, with crisp editing. But really, it's the picture of your beautiful family that endures. You have a new subscriber. All the best to you.
Awesome- thanks so much!
Happy to see you again had a great time in the US with your family and friends, and that you were adjusting well once back home in Japan. Jet lag is such an interesting phase you have to endure 😁 We were travelling ourselves! This time it was the US actually - NYC, to be more precise. It was amazing!
Jatlag and school… still routine will help overcome jetlag.
Also love the pool or fountain the kids played in! I just have always been so drawn to water you’re basically allowed to play in/with/just casually around walk in (good too) ever since I can remember and still love it. Only thing holding me back would be if I’m too cold, or feeling a little unwell, or just simply sadly not dressed for waterfun (that’s an unfortunate reality sometimes too isn’t it?)
Uncle looks like he had a fun birthday. Happy 40 🎉
We love our whirley popper. We have had ours for over 15 years.
Wow- that's a good long time. We used stir crazy before, but they kept going bad on us!
Right now the weather where I live can't make up it's mind. It's freezing at night sometimes, then we're hit with hot sunny days, or chilly rainy days. 😊
Thanks for the interesting and entertaining video ! God Bless you all.
Our pleasure!
帰国されたですね！湿度の高い寝苦しい日々がまた始まりますね
Love the cinnamon rolls ! Also mama if you have a recipe for pickles that would be awesome! I often like eating pickles with steamed rice
Awesome guys! Have a great weekend!
Love your videos! Next time squeeze a weed wacker in the suitcase! LOL
GBY guy's for coming to 日本❣ Best of luck with your Channel. Always a charm, watching your fun posts!!❤
I take for granted that I can buy American things at our Commissary while we’re living here in Japan. Glad you all made it back safely and hope you’re settled back in to your routines! 🤗
If I run out of deodorant in the future, maybe you could hook us all up! Ha!
@@LIJgot ya’ll covered! 😂
When I was in Saitama participating in an exchange program, I experienced my first typhoon. It was a blessing in disguise. Japan in July and August was just brutal, but once the typhoon came through, the weather dried up quite a bit and made it a bit more manageable!
How much family does Ruth have living there in Japan? What a blessing to have her family near.
A brother (and his family), a sister (and her family), an uncle (and his family) as well as a cousin (and his family)!
I wish your videos are longer like 25 min, you guys are awesome I always can't wait for Fri , missed you guys I've watched the old ones like sushi or daiso , thank you congrats on your new place..still pizza still there my dream visit Japan one day and my place okinawa my mom just died she's from there..she was 84..bless her... 🙏, thank
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
@@LIJ thank you ,is it cheaper to live in Japan than state I was born in Japan do I still need passport
あと一週間くらいでちょっと涼しくなりそうですね🫠早く涼しくなってほしいー😇
🙏
まったく同感だ！
おかえりなさい✈
今年は、９月になっても、まだまだ蒸し暑いですね🥵
I totally can relate. I came from Switzerland and the company that I worked for relocated me to Tokyo and I only got 3 weeks to prepared. I remember when I got to Tokyo I thought I would never last a year (esp with my zero Nihongo skill except Arigatou). But Japan really grows in me...and 9 years later I'm still here in Tokyo and even bought two houses !
You've been here about as long as us! Any tips on buying homes here?
@@LIJ So easy. My company helped me to get connected with a great realtor. And I even managed to get a loan from the bank.
From Zurich 😊@@kikithedisneyfan5607
Always great to see you!❤❤❤🇨🇦
@LIJ check out Anton in Japan - he renovates Akiya (abandoned houses) and some of them look AMAZING even before he starts. My husband and I are looking at buying one when we move to japan. Might be a great option for your beautiful family ❤
Oh my. I am not sure how long it has been since the last time I watched a vlog by you guys, but I am sure it has been long enough for you to travel back to the US and come back! I am also noticing that you have moved into a new place? I hope you are enjoying it :) .. Everyone looks a bit older ... especially Joshua. Life has been difficult for me as my mother has been diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time. It is not promising and the chance of survival is very little. We've been busy with that, hospitalisations, trips to ER and all the complications that come with it. My mom was very unlucky because her body is weak as she is well in her late 60s. Nothing feels as hopeless as watching her in pain [because her morphine isn't enough to do anything] and unable to do anything. I feel it is too much to ask but it would be generous if you would kindly keep her in your prayers. God bless.
Thanks for sharing.
Great episode I am glad it stopped raining for you I guess the typhoon missed you what was you making with all of the supplies 😊
While the time difference isn't quite the same , it's always an adjustment when I fly from Germany back to the US and vice versa honestly. I have lived in the US for so long that I feel like I don't quite fit in, in Germany any more. Happy Birthday to Paul! Your videos are such a blessing and make my Friday mornings. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you!
The editing style has improved 😊❤also I’m back again
Poor Sarah. Ive never seen her not happy before ❤
That's the beauty of editing :)
家のお手伝いする子どもたちで立派ですね！
同じ神奈川県人ですが、私が住む三浦半島以外雨で大変でしたね。😢
I'm from Kanagawa prefecture, but the rain was terrible everywhere except for the Miura Peninsula where I live.
It was bad. Even though it's quite hot right now, I'm glad all the rain stopped.
The kids are likr "How come the typhoon couldn't cancel school altogether so we could catch up on sleep?"
For real, right?
先日の雨で、平塚やその周辺は洪水や土砂崩れで交通機関にも影響が出て大変でした💦
ライター家がアメリカに行っている間には神奈川では大きめな地震が起きたりと、色々な面で日頃から災害に備えなければいけませんね！
平塚の公園に行ってきたのですね？
子供が小さい時に水遊びや動物園に、よく連れて行きました。
なつかしいです😊
サラちゃん大きくなってる😊
Wow, that lotion bottle mess! I wouldn't have thought about plastic bags! I had a shampoo bottle spill out on a long trip once. Luckily, it was soap and everything only had to be rinsed! 😂
I suggest to tape the lid of the lotion bottle (I use duct tape or transpore) and fill the container, so the little air left can't expand as much. Works for me. The plastic bag helps also.
Reverse reverse culture shock, hahaha! It’s always a good alert for your brain when you see things in the other country that you had forgotten about. One of my favorite things to bring back besides deodorant was pepperoni slices. So hard to find in Japan! Glad you survived the typhoon. It’s always hit and miss with the storms.
Mmmm pepperoni... :)
I thought you can't bring any meat products in Japan. Been wanting to bring jerky or salami for my friend there.
@@peko7446 I never had any issues taking pepperoni into Japan. It is sliced, packaged, and cooked. I don’t know about the legal parameters. When I read through the information, I understood that this style of pepperoni was OK. I usually get the five or 6 ounce sliced pepperoni pillow wrap packages. I think what they get concerned about is the unwrapped uncut long salami or jerky or pepperoni.
ジェットラグ経験したことが無いけど大変そうです💦
Where'd my notification go, RUclips? Lol
That's what we'd like to know. SO many people have said they stopped getting our notifications!
@@LIJ That's something a lot of creators have been talking about recently. Hopefully it doesn't affect your views too much!
今年はなぜか東京近くが雨が多いようですね!関東や東北で大雨のニュースばかりです。
Nice to get back into a routine. Glad you are all safe. I watched the cinnamon roll vlog.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great Episode. BTW - Please I form Ruth, I just subscribed to her channel.
Thanks!!!
おかえりんこ！
おかえり🩵
まだまだ，酷暑です
来週はようやく涼しくなるといいね。
やはり平塚の御友人のお住まいの地域は洪水してましたか。
平塚市は岡崎辺りを除いて、縄文時代は入江で海だった低地なんですよ。
相模川反対側も寒川町まで海でした。
大地震が起きると隆起する地域で明治時代までは平塚市南部と茅ヶ崎市南部は湖沼地帯と砂丘だらけで内陸まで松が植林されてました。
100年前の関東大震災で相模川河口が隆起したせいで相模川が巨大な湖になり平塚市街地は大水害に遭いました。
そのために相模川支流を河川改修したり、相模川を拡幅したり治水工事をした程でした。
平塚市に「島」の漢字が付く地名が多いのは昔、湿地に囲まれていた地域の名残です。
それはとても興味深い。
無事に帰れて良かったですね。久しぶりのアメリカ帰省存分に楽しまれたかと思います。
ところで庭結構広いですね。
以前サラちゃんが犬を飼いたいと言っていたかと記憶していますがまだ希望しているのであれば
保護犬（ほごけん）センターで検索してみればいくつか見つかると思います。
一度訪ねてみてはいかがでしょうか？。
"Keren 🇮🇩👍
Great video! Did the kids miss any school while they were gone? Is Summer vacation in Japan as long as it is in the US?
We missed a couple of weeks before summer break started in Japan. It's only 5 weeks long in Japan.
「台風一過」clear weather after a typhoon has passed 英文だとこうなるけど伝わるのかな？
今年も残り4ヵ月。早く寒くなって欲しいです。
秋晴れが待ち遠しい。 秋よ、早く来てくれ！
New to channel. What made you guys decide to move to Japan?
Welcome! We like so many others moved here because of work :) We work in a church called Paz Church.
How does mamachan keep up with feeding 6 family members? I only have my husband and I, and I struggle for every meal! I try to do only home cooked but it’s hard to get chores done and cook AND try to get some video editing on the side!!
The mama superpower seems to grow along with the family :)
It is more natural to write "越る" in the video title as "越える" in Japanese.
日本の暑さと湿気最悪です。
How long were you in the west?
7 weeks
日本の暑さを乗り切ってね🫠
5:15
蚊に刺されても平気なのかな？俺なら長袖長ズボン、長靴は絶対着用するね😅