13 NEW HABITS since moving to JAPAN!....part 1?? [日本語CC]
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13 New Habits I have since I moved to Japan two years ago! The culture shock has mostly worn off, so I'm excited to share what's stuck.
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My wife and I relocated from Seattle to Shizuoka, eight months ago. We attend Radio Taiso exercises at a nearby park every morning. It gets us out of bed by 6am, keeps us focused on our health, and has introduced us to new friends in our area. Also, riding e-bikes for transportation has been fun and economical. I ride a bus across town for a part-time ALT job. I don't even have a car now - and I'm proud of that. We had wonderful lives in Washington; and we are enjoying wonderful new lives in Japan! (you don't need to die to be reincarnated). Downside: nobody gets my jokes here.
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Thank u so much for sharing!The US can learn a lot from Japanese culture. Being “respectful “ is the key word. That’s probably why Japan is safer, cleaner, and more civilized.
There's strengths and weaknesses to both 100%!!
It's why the Japanese love Canada
Love this video! I’ve lived in Spain for 3 years and the biggest habit change for me is resting. In the US it’s all about the hustle and being productive and working hard, but in Spain they prioritize rest and spending time with friends and family. The pace of life is much slower here and less focused on work and I’ve really embraced that. I can’t imagine going back to working 12 hours days without breaks like I used to
Yes! Also bread is a main good group now lol
as an american in asia, shoes off before entering the house is a must now. if im wearing sandals, ill also clean my feet when i come in too lol
As a French Canadian, I never understood why Americans keep their shoes inside their house. Seeing this I would be very embarrassed, I would disinfect wherever the person went with his shoes. It's disgusting because the shoes pound on absolutely EVERYTHING outside! Eww
3:00 That is actually one of the biggest things I miss about living in Japan - the extremely low crime rate.
I feel so safe! (Keep my head on a swivel) but never overly uncomfy ya know!
wow I was not expecting your #1 comment on the collective vs individual mindset-appreciate the insight. We all need more of this in these times. as you said has its downsides at times but when you look at indicators like their low level of crime, of chronic illness, high education levels & happiness indicators maybe they are onto something!
I love your positive energy and that you are so respectful of our culture!! So many of the expats I know go on social media/talk with their peers all the time only to complain and make fun of things that Japanese people do and it always makes me uncomfortable. Of course there are a lot of things in Japan that need to be improved but like you said, appreciating your current environment and seeing the bright side of things is the way to live happily abroad or anywhere! I also learn a lot from you so thank you!!
Kaitlin, all the points you made are good ones! One thing I have notice in myself after starting to learn Japanese and watching YT vids is that I even bow when talking on the phone. But the most important feature of your 13 habits is the collective considerations, which was brought home with our visit last week to Seattle from south-central Indiana. Here, the vaccination rate is 40% with very few people wearing masks and Seattle is now approaching 80% and everyone is wearing masks, so even in the US the values vary widely, which is making us seriously considering moving.
Its been more than a year since I was in Japan and here in the states I still do a little bow to even strangers opening the door or anything its just become a habit I hope never goes away
I’m so curious about this - do people
Look at you funny??
Some people do but I dont know if most people even notice which is fine :)
Watching your videos is what inspires me to keep learning Japanese... and also make me wanna live there 😌❤️
keep learning!!! Its really good exercise for your brain and will help you so much when you get to visit
@@heratlas i will!!
Wow your eyes are popping! 😍
Hi Krystal!! Thank you
@@heratlas Happy to see you back to posting and hope that you're feeling better! I love your videos and hope to follow in your footsteps one day by moving from CA to Japan! Sending all of my love and support from La Jolla! ❤️
I love your take on things in Japan. Also, your excitement about everything is so lovely!!!🥰
ahhh thank you Cheryl
I have definitely noticed that last one, especially over the past year with everything going on here in the US! Thinking as a collective and considering other perspectives is something I have done way more often, and I am really glad that it has become a habit for me as well!
Also glad you're back! Hope you had a nice and refreshing break :)
You are such a breath of fresh air on RUclips. Always enjoy watching your content since your Tiktok videos. Thank you for being you! 😄
Loved the video! I completely agree with the doing things alone. When I first moved to Japan I became so comfortable being alone, which now I have brought with me back to the states. It’s safe in Japan and eating restaurants alone is normal.
I’ve lived in japan for 8 yrs - Sasebo and Yokosuka (US Navy). I totally agree with all your habits. Unfortunately I didn’t learn the language as good as I wanted. Another thing is flashing the yield lights to thank the driver. I did that the other day here in VA (where I live now) and was like oh crap they probably think I’m an idiot. -Veronica
Loving yore dedication on learning Japanese ! Not all foreigners do it :)
I LOOOVE learning daily! It's great stimulation, too
Habit 6 was my personal faaaaaaaaaave! As for Habit 11, the 9 categories of trash/recycling which sounds almost ridiculous BUT, I like how you pointed out that having to touch and clean your trash makes you aware of the amount of waste. I think we ALL need to be more aware and appreciate how much we consume and the need for reduce, reuse and recycle. Looking forward to Part 2. Cheers K!
I love Omiyage! One of my favorite things in your vlogs is when you get gifts for your neighbors😍 I love your generosity
You're stunning. I love watching your videos because I laugh and learn. You're a wonderful content creator.
only spend half a year in Japan in 2016 and I still miss the konbinis ! Still in that cult from afar.
Also I actually enjoyed doing groceries every 2-3 days, felt like everything you get will be fresh, healthy, without waste. It is basically a routine + you won't have over full cupboards in your kitchen !
I lived in the old area of Tokyo and had a good choice of local stores around the house, it's nice to think you can go to that one on monday, that one on wednesday and the other one on the weekend ; you can appreciate more what you buy and vary more;
I really love the comments section here, everyone talking about their own expereinces! Love that you engage everyone with questions Caitlyn.
I've never been abroad long enough to really get into another culture, I hope to when I am able, but I am loving learning about Jaoan on here, it's such an amazing culture. I eally love the positive side of that personal responsibility for the collective good, social sense of responsibility, it's very much lacking in alot of the Uk too. i realise theres down sides to aspects of it in Japan, but I do love it all the same, comopared to here where everyone really is very much out for themselves, it's been quite noticeable in peoples atittudes during covid.
After travelling to Italy from Canada, I started to take time in my mornings to sit and actually drink and enjoy my coffee! I used to buy takeout coffee and drink it while I was walking to work or on the subway, but in Italy takeout coffee really isn't a thing! You buy your coffee or espresso and drink it right there. So now I'll either make a coffee at home and drink it while reading a book or watching one of my favourite RUclipsrs (hiiiii) or at the cafe I'll get my coffee to stay and drink it while people watching or reading. It's so much nicer! In general travelling usually reminds me to slow down and enjoy things in my every day life.
dolce far niente 💓
Metaphysically/ energetically there is a beam of light that comes in/ out through your head. Bowing, in a way, connects these rays. Honoring each other's unique energy. .at least this is how I see it. So beautiful 💗
I agree the convenient stores are next levels in Japan, so I understand the obsession 😂
It's the BESTTTTT! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. See you in the next video, Jemima!
Saw you Japanese pottery hunt in Hagi (Yamaguchi).
There are many places you can find nice Japanese ceramics all over Japan. The ones relatively close to where you live (relatively easy to visit) are Bizen-yaki (備前焼) in Okayama, Karatsu-yaki (唐津焼) in Saga, Kyushu, and Imari-yaki (伊万里焼) in Saga too. pls visit there someday when you have a chance to travel those areas. :D
I lived in Korea for three years and adopted that same collective mindset. I have carried it with me now that I am back in Canada 😌
This was such a fun video! Made me really think about what habits I adopted during the last year of living in Spain (I'm from Belgium originally). Would love a part 2!!
Enjoyed very much. I live in Florida. Japan seems so much cleaner...the streets etc
Great video! Glad you guys are doing so well there.
Love your videos and what’s you explain about Japanese cultures are so true.🌸 ありがとう😊
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11, 12, and 13 are well said. I respect you.
Caitlin, did you get a new camera? This vid was so crisp and colorful, I loved it!
I did I did!!!! Thank you for noticing!!! I saved up sponsorship revenue to upgrade my equipment 🥰🥰
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@@heratlas I’m guessing that’s another habit common in japan: saving ☺️ really cool
@@heratlas I’m guessing that’s another habit common in japan: saving ☺️ really cool
It's interesting that the collective way of thinking can be naturally acquired by living in Japan! If I start to live in the U.S. on the other hand, probably I become more individualistic.
Yes, living in the states I sometimes like to do things on my own but I can never relax completely since I am a female alone always looking over my shoulder make sure no one is following me wished I could feel that way here just not the reality but I’m glad Japan is like that tho🙌🏼
You inspired me to start pottery classes and I really love it!! So thank you for sharing your life, it’s inspiring 😘
I appreciate this video, thank you!
I’m sure I could put together a list of habits…! Some would parallel yours. I am also from the US and have lived in Europe since the mid 90s! Pretty funky.
I lived for a year in great Britain and since then have lived mostly in the eastern part of Germany and I did live for a couple of years in the western part of Germany and I have spent significant time in some Slavic countries, especially Poland and a little bit in Russia in the Czech Republic for example.
Habits… Recycling and being aware of that is definitely something that I have integrated into my life. Taking my shoes off when I enter our house is another thing that we didn’t do in the states but his typical pretty much everywhere here. Having a cup of coffee and maybe a piece of cake or cookie or something in the afternoon is a habit I have taken on here in Germany.
There are some habits I have taken on here which are however more related to technological advances that have happened in this time for example mobile phones and smart phones and Internet! Texting etc.
Another thing is drying my clothes on the line or on a rack in the house. I don’t have a dryer and I honestly don’t know if I would even want one even if I lived in the states again. ;-)
I also go shopping more often then would be typical in the states. Here in Germany some people have large refrigerators now, but I still have a small one. And I think probably even the large refrigerators here or not as large as some of the states! It’s pretty amazing how huge they are there. Also the stoves are so huge in the states! You can put a whole plate in between the burners, I think!😂
Another thing which is typical for here and I think I liked doing it before but definitely do it here is opening windows.
It’s fun to share these things!
I also like handmade pottery, and have a good friend here who is a word firing ceramic artist very influenced by Japanese tea culture and techniques. So I appreciate that bit of your experience, as well! I also have some beautiful pieces, each with a story.
I really enjoyed this vlog. The fact that you respect the culture and willing to learn the customs of Japan is a class act. Although I am of Japanese ancestry, I am a Japanese American. Therefore, when I. visit Japan, I still am learning its customs. I still have to catch myself from slurping ramen or soba when I return to California.😄
Girl. You are looking absolutely stunning in this video. I love your list of new habits, something about it is so inspiring to start new, better habits in my own life even though i haven't moved❤
Love Konbini!!!! miss them loads.....miss a good ol Tamago Mushipan!!!!
I love this! I lived in Macau, China from 8 to 12 years old and I always wanted to go back to my country, Portugal, because I missed my family but now I look back and I see how much it impacted who I became from my taste buds to the view I have of the Chinese culture. I hope I can visit again someday and I would love to live abroad again, it’s really a very enriching experience!
Associating Macau, China with Japan is like comparing night & day! You need to experience Japan to get what 'her.atlas' is talking about.
@@bobkoh123 I wasn’t trying to compare it! This video just reminded me how much living abroad can impact so much your life and who you are like it impacted hers and mine!
@@madalenavairinhos4505 Sorry, I guess Asia is very different from where you're from. My point is Japan is really unique in a very good way & you should experience it to understand what was talked about in the video! Enjoy Japan if you can go there.
@@bobkoh123 I have been to Japan and I loved it!
@@madalenavairinhos4505 Me too & I can't wait for this covid thing to be over. My thing there is not the 'touristy' places like Kyoto etc. It's the food, backstreets, out-of-the way places. At the bottom of all these, the culture of the Japanese people!
So interesting! You touched on less obvious Japanese habits, which was cool to head.
It sounds like you just became a better person! That’s so awesome!
10000000000000%
im currently stranded somewhere else, after covid gets better hopefully i can return to tokyo ☺ watching ur videos are helpful because i havent been to japan in a while and getting tips from a foreigner in japan helps me sooo much ♡
Love this one ! Just visiting my son for 2 weeks I was already a Konbini religion convert , I sooo get it ! 😍 My son has adopted many of the ones that you listed in his 3 yrs living in Japan ! Another one for him is riding bikes & walking as a main way of transportation.
Such a good video! So many of things I never knew about Japan and Japanese culture until I started following you.
Wow bowing is a good one! I also catch myself bowing a lot when I go to japan 🤣
I love it :) I used to feel so awkward but now I cant imagine doing anything else
Thx for sharing! I’m a big fan of Japan, used to travelling to Japan 9/10 times per year.. Even if I was just traveling, I did the things that you are doing! Except that I’m lazy in studying Japanese daily.. I need to resume that! Btw, is it nice to live in Japan? Me and some of my friends are thinking of moving to Japan!
One of the things I really noticed living in Japan and coming back to the states is how negative things are skewed. I actually had reverse culture shock coming back to the U.S. because everything was spoken of so positively in Japan.
On every subject ?
Haha, totally agree! Konbini is also my thing! Also from SD and live in Tokyo, just not dressing the same way anymore, but I kinda miss my shorts and flip flops!
When I was in Japan I noticed few dogs The dogs I saw were fashion accessories in Shinjuku
that currency exchange touch was super useful 💯
凄く興味深かった！素敵なブルーアイズ！
This whole video was completely wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us. I so want to visit a Japanese convenience store and eat lunch among the cherry blossoms now! Cheers!
I loved this video. So honest and thoughtful.
#13 🗣️🗣️ definitely developed this habit/mindset growing up abroad in Germany!
Before I get into my habit, I want to reiterate what you said about missing Japan. Because you are seriously immersed/immersing yourself into the culture, you will miss it when you leave. We left back in 2010 and HAD to come back. I wanted my kids to be raised here. I love how Japan caters to family togetherness.
A culture shock when I got here was the bathrooms. They had a seat to place children in while you use the bathroom. In America, I had to figure out how to pull my pants down, do my business, and wipe myself while holding my baby 😒
A habit I had developed here is the shoes off in the house custom. Not only do we not wear shoes in the house, but we also take off our shoes to put our feet in chairs at restaurants and whatnot. Another habit is bowing. Like you said, I bow on the phone, when I drive, when I leave the counter at a store, almost everywhere.
Thank you for blending yourself into the community by dressing in the way Japanese do. Speaking of dressing, did you know that Uniqlo is from Yamaguchi?
I only lived abroad for a few months (in college) but Austria also takes waste and recycling very seriously and I will always carry that with me. America is so behind other countries in this regard!
I really enjoyed hearing about your new habits. I still can’t get over there trash system . I would definitely need to look at a print out daily. I have friends that have traveled to Japan for work and they have said the same things with the plastic consumption.
It's always a pleasure to see you, ly bestie!!
Hi Elle!!!!!!!!!
Glad you took some to recharge, and extra glad to see you on yt again!! Welcome back, and loved this video 🤩
i was born and raised(only till 7) in Saudi Arabia and not gonna lie the things i learnt there as a toddler stuck with me when i moved back to my native country
This video is really enlightening!! Thank you 😊
Such a fun video!💜 If you have already done a video on this no worries then! but could you do a video on fashion and more on the dos and don’ts? Like if you are hiking would it be appropriate to wear leggings? Maybe I’m just overthinking what to wear in Japan now? Lol! 😅 but I feel like you have such great style and great tips!
Yayyyyy a vlog! I wondered where you had been :)
I'm alive but im dead ya feel me!!! LOL Glad to be back !!
Great video! I worked for a Korean company in the US for five years, and I had the exact same experience with the bowing and the gift giving culture! Also, you could not possibly have the Church of Konbini in the US! They’re really inconvenience stores here! Nicely done!
humidity is extreme in Asia in general. coming from a Filipino now living in California. great video btw and best wishes to you!😀
Yaay welcome back!
Thank you!! It was a much needed little battery recharge
love love love your energy i can’t explain it, it’s so refreshing 💙💙💙
I learned to be quiet on the train 😊
That blue shirt is really pretty
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!
have u made a video on how u practice & study japanese? if not, pls do☺️
Thank you for the video!! I always love watching your videos! It would be so cool if you ever went to Tokyo for the olympics! Do you think you would ever plan on going to see what it would be like?
Thanks for sharing this, very interesting!
Just found your channel & subscribed! In 47 days, I will be a resident of Kamakura. Decided to retire in Japan (wife a Japanese National). Grandson almost 2 and want her to have a life with a grandchild. I have been preparing to also launch my RUclips. I have to say, I’ve seen many different channels and you really do a great job to capturing a sense of what’s life like in Japan. I’ve enjoyed the 2 I’ve watched. There won’t be many cultural shocks for me, as I’ve been going to Japan for the past 40+ years for business. I’m looking at it as an adventure. All the best to you and your husband (of course Gus Gus too). BTW: I’m dreading my dog moving to Japan. Jager isn’t so flexible and my big fear is Japanese rules for dogs. Catan and Ticket to Ride look interesting 🤔. I’ve been meaning to get the Book “Grant” That’s on my to read list. How about a place to buy used 2nd hand Eigo books? Cheers from Chicago!
Good 👍 show !! Really enjoyed it.
You’re literally living my dream life 😍😭♥️♥️
It's been so long since i saw your video i missed those 🥺
It's weird I wasn't getting notifs and didn't realise until 3-4 weeks :((
HI ! Missed your videos 💕
omg girl you scared me about the cult but yeah I'm totally a part of it too. I miss 7-11 tamago sandos so much :')
muahahahah I thought it was fitting because it's SO true
They have some really good dupe recipes online! The only trouble is trying to find the Japanese pullmans bread/shokupan they use (crustless white bread works in a pinch)!
I spy Murakami books on your shelf! 😍
good eye!!!!
Thank you for your video. Although convenience stores are good retail systems, old and retrospective small stores have disappeared because of convenience stores' growth. It seems to me that we have been losing "diversity". "Church of convenience store" is very fine, but I'm wondering whether purchase choices are limited in their products and services!
Yay I'm early this time!!!!!! 💜💜💜
hi!!!
I am from Argentina and I lived for 1 year in San Francisco, CA. A habit that I picked from your country is to eat my dinner early haha, here in Argentina people usually eat dinner very late like around 9/10. Now I feel its too late for me and I get a better night sleep. :)
Great video!!! Loved it!💯❤
About video requests, could you make a video of travelling abroad on your own as a woman please?
how long have you lived in japan for and how long do you want to stay for?
i love that you put so much effort into learning japanese and learning about/immersing yourself into japanese culture 🥰
I'm still bowing after being back in the US for over two years... 😅
Do you live in Iwakuni? I am moving there in January so I've been watching all of your videos, and they're great
I heard the reason for Japan's low crime rate is because many cases don't get reported, which is really sad. Still planning to visit once we can travel again and I'm definitely going to the konbinis. Love your videos!
Japan is definitely the safest country in the world.
Did you get a new camera or new skin? Like the quality here is 💯
YES !! 😂 to all of them...I also live in Japan, Tokyo but moving out this week actually,,,been here 2.5 ys. Regarding the tights....the Japanese girls normally dont wear black tights only as this is like their "stockings" at school and they would never ever walk in only black tights...if you get stared at due to this ;) .. then you know why...ALSO...re pottery...you must visit "Dirty dishes" and Kappabashi (Kitchen town)...go by car 😇😂 .. a lot of pottery will be bought 😂😂😂... 🙏🏻 .. lets see if some of the habits gets exchanged to new ones in South Africa 🥰
Even in Korea I feel comfortable sitting by a table by myself. I like being alone. Does not feel weird or overwhelming.
I LOOOVE being alone, too! I hope I get to visit Korea one day
I really need to change my mindset and outlook on life. I want to be more “with the earth” but living in Western New York, USA it’s hard.
nice video