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LWIF 2017 Survey ResultsLife Where Im From X2017-05-12 | Please thank my Mum for this video, as she was wondering whether or not I'd show all the survey results to everyone. Well, now I am!
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This is Akko's (my sister-in-law) first video that she made from start to almost finish (I did some minor tweaks on the editing side). She filmed, wrote the script, and edited the whole thing. She even narrates! I'm really proud of how far she's come. - Greg
Just a short note. We didn't do any extensive testing. We could have tried many more rice cookers, different qualities of rice, and had chefs cook and test the rice. This was simply a little experiment with our family and friends. We hope it gives you a basic insight into Japanese rice and rice cookers.
I spent 3 years making a documentary, asking the question, "What is Being Japanese?"Tokyo Neighbourhood Tour: Shin-Koiwa StationLife Where Im From X2021-03-28 | I walk around the Shin-Koiwa station area and talk about what kinds of things you'll find.The reason I made it was because one of my Patreon supporters asked what kind of stuff you'd find in a typical Tokyo neighbourhood. Shin-Koiwa is located in Katsushika-ku, which is in the Eastern side of Tokyo's 23 wards (cities).
This is kind of my rough draft for a more formal video I'd like to main on the main Life Where I'm From channel. So what kind of questions do you have, what would you like to see?
Also, since I didn't research anything before recording this video, I may have gotten some things wrong. So if you see any mistakes, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Because I know people will ask, here's a list of all the thermoses that I own that I could find. It's not exhaustive. Note 1: Some of the links are Amazon referral links, but don't feel any pressure to buy using those links. Note 2: Yen prices already include Japan's 10% consumption tax. I don't know how taxes work on Amazon US, but the $ prices are what I saw listed on the site. Note 3: If it's a Japanese bottle being sold in the US or vice versa, the prices are usually much more expensive.
Zojirushi Travel Mug Black 480ml ¥1,930 象印マホービン(ZOJIRUSHI) マグボトル 480ml ブラック SM-TA48-BA amzn.to/3arfhUx Yeti Rambler 20oz tumbler $29.95 amzn.to/3iNcPL4 JP Kids Thermos straw bottle 400ml サーモス 真空断熱ストローボトル 0.4L ブルーネイビー FHL-402F BL-N ¥ 2,453 amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07ZSHKMK5 JP Baby Thermos straw bottle 250m ml サーモス まほうびんのベビーストローマグ FHV-250B ライトイエロー 9ヶ月頃から ¥ 2,530 amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B079C3TZB6 Thermos Screw Top Tumbler 480ml Bronze サーモス 水筒 真空断熱ケータイタンブラー ブロンズ 480ml JOE-480 BZ ¥1,940 amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07VCHC5GY Thermos Screw Top with Cup 500ml Brown/Maroon サーモス 水筒 ステンレススリムボトル 500ml ブラウン FFM-500 BW ¥2,695 amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00BB76JZQ Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Travel Tumbler, Midnight Blue $20.71 amzn.to/349F7eF Thermos Stainless King 40 Ounce Beverage Bottle, Midnight Blue $27.00 amzn.to/344KZWb Thermos Stainless King Can Insulator with 360 Degree Drink Lid, Midnight Blue $16.59 amzn.to/2PYz0Bv Tiger Travel Mug 500ml Black タイガー魔法瓶(TIGER) マグボトル ブラック 500ml タイガー 水筒 サハラ マグ MCX-A501-KL ¥1,820 amzn.to/3kKfZB3 Thermos Cycling Water Bottle 580ml サーモス 真空断熱ケータイマグ FJF-580 580ml ブラック(WBT06500) ¥3,765 amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07WWT2RZJ Thermos Travel Mug (One Touch on top) Black 450 ml サーモス 水筒 真空断熱ケータイマグ 【ワンタッチオープンタイプ】 450ml エスプレッソ JNS-451 ESP ¥2,260 amzn.to/31Q0EpO Thermos Travel Mug (One Touch on front) Maroon 500ml ¥2,199 サーモス 水筒 真空断熱ケータイマグ 【ワンタッチオープンタイプ】 500ml ワインレッド JNR-500 WNR amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0746MWWLC Thermos Stainless King 16 Ounce Travel Mug with Handle, Cranberry $16.83 amzn.to/2Y4i8gS Thermos 16-Ounce Drink Bottle, 16oz, Black $23.99 amzn.to/2Y0PehO Thermos 16 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler $23.98 amzn.to/3kNr9ov Thermos Blue Funtainer 12 Ounce Bottle $14.99 amzn.to/33YIvJ8 Thermos Sports Bottle with additional screw top and cup for hot liquids and carrying case 1L (33oz) サーモス 水筒 真空断熱2ウェイボトル 1.0L/1.03L ブラックペイント FHO-1001WF BK-PT ¥3,230 amazon.co.jp/dp/B07K6QB34M Thermos Sports Bottle Cold Only with carrying case 1L (33oz) サーモス 水筒 真空断熱スポーツボトル ブラックカモフラージュ 1.0L FHT-1000F BK-C ¥2,699 amazon.co.jp/dp/B07NGBDT4N Thermos at home tumbler with lid and base stainless steel 420ml【セット買い】サーモス 真空断熱タンブラー 420ml JDE-420 + フタ・ソコカバーブルー セット ¥2,259 amazon.co.jp/dp/B01M66YIVH Klean Kanteen Wide Insulated Bottle (coffee cap not included) 16oz $30.95 amzn.to/3kOQZIU Thermos 160° screw top dark blue 250ml サーモス 水筒 真空断熱ケータイマグ 【スクリュータイプ】 250ml ダークネイビー JNO-252 DNVY ¥1,770 amazon.co.jp/dp/B07FNJC15N Thermos Bottle Washer ¥1,080 amazon.co.jp/dp/B01148A84Y
You can check out all the interviews and the questions at hafu2hafu.org/. I FORGOT TO MENTION and sorry for shouting. You can actually answer the questions yourself on his site. When you go the interviewee's profiles and questions, you'll have the chance to respond.
Timecodes 01:05 Tetsuro Miyaziki introduces his hāfu2hāfu project. 02:44 How can Japanese changing society benefit from your hāfu-ness? 04:09 If for some reason you have to choose, which nationality would it be? 06:57 In what moment did you first realise you were different? 09:55 Would you feel more relaxed in a third country that does not make part of your identity? 12:47 Have you ever met a hāfu with the same roots, but who grew up in the 'other' country? 13:49 What would you tell your younger self? 16:11 What is your first impression of the word 'hāfu'? 19:11 What is in your lunchbox? 20:47 What is being Japanese?
I did create a FAQ page on the Life Where I'm From Website that does answer some basic questions lifewhereimfrom.com/faq/. It also lists all the sites I talk about in the video.
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This video was brought to you by my lovely supporters on Patreon patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom, where they get early access to this kind of stuff and more.
Special thanks to David Chart for the information about Shinto. Check out his Shinto essays at patreon.com/mimusubi/.
And of course special thanks to Yamamoto Sensei who helped research and answer the questions. If you're interested in private online Japanese lessons, she teaches at nihongo-pro.com/online-japanese-teachers#yamamoto-miki. The sign-up process is a bit of work, just so you know, but the actual lessons are great, so it's worth the effort. I think she's almost all booked up at the moment, but there are other teachers.
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Special thanks to Yamamoto Sensei who helped research and answer the questions. If you're interested in private online Japanese lessons, she still has a few time slots available which you can check out at - Learn Japanese from Yamamoto Sensei at nihongo-pro.com/online-japanese-teachers#yamamoto-miki. The sign-up process is a bit of work, just so you know, but the actual lessons are great, so it's worth the effort.
This interview was part of a series of interviews I did about learning Japanese (and language in general). If you haven't, go ahead and watch part 1, 2, and 3.
Questions: 00:20 - Why? Who is asking for this? Is it just an ego thing, no offense? 4:33 - How does the Japanese political system work? Check out Yuta's videos youtu.be/wHRmbAyW5lM and youtu.be/OA6eVXq422g 5:25 - For the documentary, where do you plan to visit? 6:48 - How important do you think the observance of traditional religious rites -- even if practised only two or three times a year -- is to Japanese self-identity? 8:48 - How long will production of the documentary take? 10:03 - I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoy the content you're making. 10:24 - Can't you just get a job? 12:52 - It's important this documentary not exist instead of the vlog videos but rather alongside them. 14:33 - Foreigner living in Japan suffers identity crisis, decides to make YouTube video about it. WOW HOW ORIGINAL. 16:59 - What's your budget? 17:47 - Most Japanese think that this video is for propaganda of globalizationnal SJW. Its the answer.
This interview was part of a series of interviews I did about learning Japanese (and language in general). If you haven't, go ahead and watch part 1 and 2.
- 0:18 What's the income distribution amongst rich and poor like. Inequality source http://www.compareyourcountry.org/inequality?lg=en and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_income_equality - 7:46 How hard is it to make friends who speak English? - 9:25 How is the entertainment in Japan? - 11:44 What are the most common beverages to order when dining in Japan? - 15:30 Renting vs. buying - 18:16 Difference between Japanese police and ambulance - 20:14 I'd love to know your thoughts on small talk - 21:16 Do the kids need to attend the after school tutorial classes? - 23:11 Do you see yourself living in rural Japan after your kids start working? - 23:55 What's socially acceptable in Japan, and what's not socially acceptable?
- 0:21 Do kids in Japan scream and cry at register because Mom didn't get the waffles? - 1:18 Can you comments on product branding and marketing of groceries? - 2:15 Are there products marketed towards kids? - 3:31 Is it normal to stock up on a few weeks worth of groceries at one time? What are the most common "must have" items you would find in any Japanese pantry? - 4:59 For muslims, how often are there non-halal ingredients that I would have to look out for at restaurants or at the grocery store? - 6:33 What kinds of foods do everyday work week meals consist of? - 7:32 In Canada (as you know), usually a farmer's market produce is MASSIVELY higher priced than in the supermarket's although the quality is better. How does it compare in Japan? - 9:53 Some price comparisons to the US/Canada standard of living would be interesting. - 12:06 Why are some imported things super expensive, and why do some seem to be about the same price as you pay in the country of origin? - 12:48 Is it easy to get most of the ingredients and foods you ate when living in Canada? - 14:08 I know in Tokyo you have 7 Eleven stores, but what about other stores where people may get groceries from? How do they compare to 7 Eleven? (such as price, quality and quantity etc) - 15:03 What is the strangest produce you have bought, prepared and eaten? - 15:54 Why are there so many milk options? We only really have 3 here in the US and what I've seen in Canada, no fat, low fat, and "full" fat. Then there's half and half and cream. There seemed to be 20 options in Japan.
- Do people in Japan buy most of their things when they go on sale? - Looking back at life in Japan, what is the biggest 'gaijin mistake' you've made in public? - Are your kids starting to watch or have interest in anime? - What would you change about Japan if you could? - How would you describe the awesomeness of alpacas? - My opinion is Japanese are very friendly on a casual basis, but to develop a true and lasting friendship requires as much or more work than North America. How do you feel about that? - Is it hard to find a English speaking paid tourist guides Tokyo and gunma for 3 Day trip? - What are the Broadband and Cellular charges like in Japan? - How is beard seen in Japan? I've heard that a lot of people are asked to shave daily. If i go to work in japan will i be asked to shave? - How can you cope with being over 30 years old and have family and kids then relocating to another country to live ?
I used to only record the answers for Patreon supporters, but I wanted to start sharing with everyone, since not everyone is able to financially contribute. If you do support on Patreon, you get the perk of getting to ask a question each month and getting an answer. It's at least something small I can do for all your support. But what I'd also like to try in the following months is answer a few questions from Twitter, FaceBook, and Instagram. So make sure to follow me there if you'd like to ask a question next month.
Connect 🗲Patreon: patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Life Where I'm From X Channel: http://bit.ly/ytlwifx 🗲Website: http://www.lifewhereimfrom.com 🗲Facebook: facebook.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Instagram: instagram.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Twitter: twitter.com/lifewhereimfromWorking in Japan | Full Interview VersionLife Where Im From X2018-03-09 | I've never worked in Japan. I mean I work in Japan, but I work from my home and have never needed Japanese language or workplace skills. But I do know people who have, so I set up interviews with 8 of them to see what their experiences were like. All of them worked in the "real" Japanese workplace, from small, modern companies to big traditional ones. Or in other words, they worked jobs that didn't involve teaching English. They needed to be proficient in the Japanese language and business culture. All the interviewees speak English, have lived outside of Japan for some period of time, and have University degrees. So these are not your typical Japanese workers, let's just be ultra clear on that. But I think they do help give insight into what it's like working in Japan and how it compares to working in a global or Western workplace.
This is the long version of the interviews. For the short 30 minute version please check it out at youtu.be/4fTrOmDrDgU
**CORRECTION: It's illegal to not pay overtime, even for full-time employees. There can be some exceptions for management. So I was wrong in saying that full-time employees don't typically get paid overtime. Sorry for the screw up.
Special thanks to all those that all the interviewees that let me barrage them with questions.
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Media Sources → Wakakozake → Kantaro the Sweet Tooth Salaryman → Love that makes you cry (いつかこの恋を思い出してきっと泣いてしまう) → Tokyo's Women Campaign (東京女子図鑑) → At Home Dad (アットホーム・ダッド) → The Big Short → That 70's Show → Boyz II Men - It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday
Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.comWould you do a Documentary About War? Q+A v1Life Where Im From X2018-02-25 | In this month's Q+A about life in Japan, I answer the following questions:
- When you're out in the city and want a quick meal, what restaurant or food would you recommend? - If someone at school asked your kids what your work is, what would they answer? - What in your life has changed most since moving to Japan Often in the western world there is a bit of stigma around jobs such as retail working, working at fast food places, receptionists, etc etc. They are thought off as bad jobs and something for teenagers, retirees, uneducated people, lazy people, you get the picture. Particularly the middle class seem to promote this stigma. Is it similar in Japan? - Is your family watching the Olympics much? - I'd like to see you go to an alpaca farm! - Would you consider doing a documentary on the war? - Can you talk a bit about the difference between JR and the local city metros? - In one of your videos I remember noticing that one of the girls was very clearly writing with her left hand. Now, I'd always understood that Japan has traditionally come down very heavily on naturally left-handed children, more or less forcing them to use their right hand for writing etc. Is this no longer the case? - What plans do you have for Aiko and Shin's future education?
I used to only record the answers for Patreon supporters, but I wanted to start sharing with everyone, since not everyone is able to financially contribute. If you do support on Patreon, you get the perk of getting to ask a question each month and getting an answer. It's at least something small I can do for all your support. But what I'd also like to try in the following months is answer a few questions from Twitter, FaceBook, and Instagram. So make sure to follow me there if you'd like to ask a question next month.
Sources ● Eido's Inoue's website http://www.turning-japanese.info ● Person Icon By MCruz (WMF) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34370213Service in Japan vs CanadaLife Where Im From X2017-04-23 | After living in Japan for four years, I find myself back in Canada for a bit, and there's one thing I can't help but notice: the difference level of service between both countries. To simply put it, Japan's standard of service is higher and more consistent, whereas in Canada, it's more hit and miss, more DIY.
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Steady-ish shots: For those wondering, the stabilizer used is the Zhiyun Crane. It allowed me to capture scenes I normally wouldn't as I was walking from one place to another. It's not completely smooth though, as a lot of footage has some bounce if you pay attention. If I would have walked with a more ninja-like step, I probably could have cut it down somewhat.
People not staring: The nice thing about the handheld stabilizer, is that it wasn't as obvious when I was filming, due to way I was holding it. People did look at the camera here and there, but not as much as if I would have used a tripod, or if I stuck my face behind the camera at all times. Depending on where I was, I would just hold the camera at stomach level and not look at the camera, so you wouldn't know I was filming. It probably looked like I was carrying my camera going from one place to the next as opposed to looking like I was actively filming.
Face masks: Totally anecdotal, but I hear half the reason is to wear while sick to prevent spread of germs, half is to not get sick, and if a lady is wearing, it may be because she didn't feel like putting on makeup. Air quality is fine, no problem there.
Music: Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com Morning Drive 1 - Peter Sandberg Chillseekers 3 - Niklas Gustavsson Manhattan - Cecilia Lindh Echoes 5 - Johannes Bornlöf Head Nod Supreme 1 - Jack Elphick Urban Transitions 1 Remix - Jimmy Wahlsteen Nerdy But Cool Beat 9 - Jonatan Järpehag Sleeptalk - Sandra Brostrom Electronic Twitch 4 - Gunnar Johnsén Nerdy But Cool Beat 6 - Jonatan Järpehag Midnight Grooves 1 - Axel Ljung Getting Tipsy 2 - Martin Landh Electric Documentary Tax 2 - Björn Skogsberg A Figure Of Speech 2 - Peter SandbergPhysical Disability in Japan - Directors CommentaryLife Where Im From X2016-11-03 | This is the director's commentary for the 2 part series on living and travelling in Japan with a physical disability.
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This is part 2 of 2 of my series of videos documentaries about disability in Japan? You can watch part 1, Travelling with a Physical Disability in Japan, at youtu.be/xycecbwpIzE. In this we cover government assistance, helpers, shopping, living independently, barrier free homes, attitudes, improvements, and progress.
Music: Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com Dawn Of Destiny 3 - Per-Anders Nilsson Quotes 1 (Sting Version) - Anders Bothén The Infinite Dreamer 1 - Niklas Gustavsson Sandbox 1 (Sting) - Björn Skogsberg Soft Awakening 1 - Per-Anders NilssonLONG Directors Commentary of Owning A Ramen ShopLife Where Im From X2016-09-20 | The original video this commentary is about can be found at youtu.be/gmIwxqdwgrI
That being said, there are some big concerns I have with my family being in Japan, as well as some big reasons why I love living in Japan. Today I won't talk about either of those big pros and cons.
Instead, I'm going to do the opposite of the pet peeves video and discuss 12 little things I like about living in Japan. Stuff that didn't make me move here, but stuff that I enjoy nonetheless.