what our first Tokyo Christmas was like | new apartment additions, local traditions, Japan life vlog

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 58

  • @littlebirdiebee
    @littlebirdiebee 10 месяцев назад +22

    the kotatsu is so cute and i think the legs on the couch work better than no legs! i’m really enjoying your vlogs 🩷

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +3

      Yayyyy, thank you for watching! 🥹 We’re really happy that you like our videos (and Sakura kotatsu 🌸). And yeah, now we’re leaning towards keeping sofa legs on too!

  • @cheekychic
    @cheekychic 9 месяцев назад +7

    i really don't know how this channel isn't blowing up. Y'all are so cute and i'm obsessed with your vlogs. Keep up the good work!! ^-^

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад +1

      Awww, seriously- thank you so much! That's such a huge compliment and a big motivation for us. We appreciate you! 🫶💕

  • @zoemay5441
    @zoemay5441 3 месяца назад +2

    I just found your videos. I used to live in Japan and I'm really trying to move back with my husband next year. This was like nostalgia for me. Thank you and subscribed!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  3 месяца назад +1

      Welcome to our channel! We’re so happy that you enjoy our videos ☺️💕 Hope life in Japan will become a reality for you and your husband next year!

  • @cafelate9515
    @cafelate9515 9 месяцев назад +1

    You guys made this apt so nice. Nice apt setup. If I were to move there, I don’t know how to make a small space like that comfortable. The balcony is a great plus with good sunlight.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 🥹 We spent a lot of time thinking about the furniture and positioning- so we’re glad you like the result! Oh and for the balcony we’re planning to add a little table of some sort 😄

  • @elaineboschman1896
    @elaineboschman1896 10 месяцев назад +3

    Sugoi, neh! Omedeto, you guys are doing great.., proud of you:))). Ma and Pa Boschman

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +2

      Hai! Domo arigatou gozaimasu! 💪💕

  • @suziseha369
    @suziseha369 3 месяца назад

    That kotatsu is a fabulous thing! LOL

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  3 месяца назад

      Oh absolutely! I spent 90% of my time under there during winter at home 🤣

  • @richardbarba2736
    @richardbarba2736 10 месяцев назад +3

    Yes yes i love Christmas in Tokyo

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, it was fantastic! Such a great atmosphere all around. 😄

  • @jnb756
    @jnb756 9 месяцев назад +1

    my subscription list is full of Japan content (I'm American) and I told myself NO MORE - and then I watched 3 of your videos and said well....okay one more and that's it! Looking forward to more videos!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад +1

      Wooooohooo! Wow, we’re SO glad we made the cut heheh 🤭 Can’t wait to share more with you! Thank you for subbing 🫶🏻💕

  • @oktaykurtulus
    @oktaykurtulus 10 месяцев назад +1

    It is all shaping up pretty nice! We bought a 1.5 seater couch recently and are using it with legs attached! It is just easier to clean that way. Legs also help keeping the floor mostly scratch free (important when moving out if you want to get most of your deposit back). You can buy some scratch resistant pads for the legs to be on the safe side.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow, thank you for the tips! Looks like the legs are staying on (we like clean & we also appreciate getting most of our deposit back 😂). Where’d you get your new couch from, btw?

    • @oktaykurtulus
      @oktaykurtulus 10 месяцев назад

      @@itsjeffandmel From Shimachu 👍

  • @pinkiewinkie1548
    @pinkiewinkie1548 Месяц назад

    Hi sweeties, I would do the sofa with the legs (cleaning underneath!!). But it's your home, your choise!!
    Love the Kotatsu!!! So lovely and beautiful! You did great!!
    Warm greetz and love from an old (rebel), Pinkie

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 10 месяцев назад

    Happy New Year!
    great apartment!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you like it! Happy New Year and all the best to you in 2024! 😊

  • @SuzetteKath
    @SuzetteKath 9 месяцев назад +1

    My daughter would love how that chicken leg was had. She wraps her chicken legs in paper toweling at the narrow end of the leg. Me, I'm wondering how your bed fits in all that when it comes time to sleep.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад

      Yes, it's great how user-friendly the wrapping is! As for our bed, we use a fold-up tatami & futon mattress that we lay out onto the floor each night. It has actually been quite wonderful for our backs.

  • @shirvu
    @shirvu 10 месяцев назад

    i love your vlogs

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for supporting us, as always!!! 🥰

  • @lanzly9540
    @lanzly9540 10 месяцев назад +1

    Jeff reminds me of Jackson Rathbone (actor in twilight) haha has he ever gotten that before?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Oooo no one has mentioned that before, but I can see it! Jeff is flattered 🤣 I would’ve been insanely thrilled about this back in my Twilight era. 🤭

  • @tumpest5845
    @tumpest5845 10 месяцев назад

    Really like your channel! You guys are so sweet :)

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Aww, we're so happy that you like it! Thank you for enjoying our vlog 🥹

  • @theresevh
    @theresevh 9 месяцев назад

    Great video! I love the couch. Do you have a link for that and the kotaksu?? It looks wonderful with the legs.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! We've been using the kotatsu daily- it's great! Here's the link for it: www.creema.jp/item/9442429/detail

  • @WittyVictory
    @WittyVictory 10 месяцев назад +2

    Which store did you get the Sakura kotatsu?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +2

      We ordered it online from a website called Creema! It’s kind of like a Japanese Etsy ☺️

  • @LuciaPlichtova
    @LuciaPlichtova 10 месяцев назад +2

    I´m wondering where do you guys sleep? I do not see an additional bedroom.
    But nice apt tho :)

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you! ☺️ You’re right, there’s no separate bedroom! We use a fold-out tatami & Japanese futon mattress at night. It gets store away in the closet every morning, that’s why you don’t see it 😄

    • @LuciaPlichtova
      @LuciaPlichtova 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@itsjeffandmel thank you for the explanation, I was very curious 😁
      Looking forward to the new video ☺

  • @victoriabrown8474
    @victoriabrown8474 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous Kotatsu! where did you buy it from?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you!! It’s the cutest one we’ve ever seen. We ordered it from a seller on Creema, which is like a Japan version of Etsy apparently!

  • @carolinejeanallincarolj
    @carolinejeanallincarolj 10 месяцев назад +1

    The table and couch look awesome, couch with legs❤❤❤❤❤

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! We're leaning towards keeping the sofa legs on as well!

  • @alisyarazman
    @alisyarazman 4 месяца назад

    legs on sofa looks cute! no legs easier to clean ☺

  • @christhomas1679
    @christhomas1679 10 месяцев назад

    Wow I love this video. My girlfriend and I are moving to Kyoto in September. What do you both do for work?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +2

      Kyoto, that’s so exciting! Are you both moving for work? Jeff works as an engineer, and I left my previous job to move here!

    • @christhomas1679
      @christhomas1679 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@itsjeffandmel Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it. I run my own business so can work from anywhere, my girlfriend is an author. We plan to study Japanese and eventually buy an Akiya to renovate! Please keep sharing your videos we love watching them :)

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@christhomas1679 It's such a blessing that you guys have the flexibility to work anywhere! If you ever decide to document your journey of moving to and renovating an Akiya, it would be so interesting to watch. Thanks for enjoying our vlogs, we'll be sure to keep uploading! ☺

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii Месяц назад

    One day this will be me and my bf ❤

  • @prengverdan3914
    @prengverdan3914 10 месяцев назад

    Where did you buy your couch from? 😊

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      We ordered it from this site: www.rafila-fan.com ☺️ Our sofa is the “Bouclé Fabric Sofa 2.5-Seater Smore”

    • @prengverdan3914
      @prengverdan3914 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! It’s cute might order one. And btw, love your content 😊

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад

      Hehe, thank you so much! 🫶@@prengverdan3914

  • @wendyrussell3760
    @wendyrussell3760 10 месяцев назад +2

    Definitely legs can clean underneath

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, thank you! The vacuum reaches underneath so easily. 👌

  • @sarahr.trenchard8287
    @sarahr.trenchard8287 7 месяцев назад +1

    Legs! 1000000% ❤❤❤❤

  • @tgw1640
    @tgw1640 9 месяцев назад

    Legs on the couch.