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Tour of 3 homes in Japan’s richest resort town: Karuizawa
We visit 3 homes in the town that’s the playground for the rich and famous in Japan: Karuizawa.
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Special thanks to Alex from Tokyo Portfolio for getting us inside the homes www.youtube.com/@TokyoPortfolio
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Green Tea Town Revitalization Update
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Previous videos I filmed in Wazuka about d:Matcha dmatcha.com/ 2022 - ua-cam.com/video/LEh697_p79I/v-deo.htmlsi=04-BJ8WECuAXuXI_ 2019 - ua-cam.com/video/S04_KBC8mIA/v-deo.htmlsi=i2c6Ot8273BqkWkU Thanks to Daiki-san, his family and staff for hosting us (and for providing food and shelter)! Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: amzn.to/2C1Ufsw 📷 Drone: amzn.to/2GAURv8 📷 Wide Lens: amzn.to/2BcJCGJ 📷 Prime Le...
An Introduction to Japanese Fried Chicken: Karaage
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A little introduction into the world of chicken karaage. 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 Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: amzn.to/2C1Ufsw 📷 Drone: amzn.to/2GAURv8 📷 Wide Lens: ...
Will an expensive rice cooker make rice tastier?
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A simple test of a few rice cookers and a couple types of rice to see if price makes a difference. 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 co...
Winter Survival Shelter Walk-through (Quinzee)
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I'm with my friend Sherman Kong, who runs Maple Leaf Survival. Today he's going to show us how to build a snow shelter to survive in the winter. www.mapleleafsurvival.com/ Winter Car Essentials Walk-through ua-cam.com/video/wk2K2qnC8Iw/v-deo.html How Canadians Survive Winter ua-cam.com/video/-ORjXhfkH0Y/v-deo.html Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: amzn.to/2C1Ufsw 📷 Drone: amzn.to/2GAURv8 📷 Wide Lens: ...
Winter Car Essentials Walk-through
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I'm with my friend Sherman Kong, who runs Maple Leaf Survival. He's going to show us what kind of essential survival gear would be good to have when you're driving around in the winter. www.mapleleafsurvival.com/ ​​Winter Survival Shelter Walk-through (Quinzee) ua-cam.com/video/L3R1NEnTaPc/v-deo.html How Canadians Survive Winter ua-cam.com/video/-ORjXhfkH0Y/v-deo.html Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera:...
First 4 min. of my Feature-Length Doc (Being Japanese)
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Watch Being Japanese on UA-cam. Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/pmzWknYaNXg/v-deo.html and part 2 ua-cam.com/video/iYMmsiDsHrg/v-deo.html I spent 3 years making a documentary, asking the question, "What is Being Japanese?"
Tokyo Neighbourhood Tour: Shin-Koiwa Station
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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 t...
Tokyo by Bike | Behind-the-Scenes
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A behind-the-scenes video of my ride around Tokyo. For the full video, please go to ua-cam.com/video/u0x8EAf4GSg/v-deo.html This video was brought to you by my lovely supporters on Patreon www.patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom For links to the programs I was using to plan and animate my route, I listed them all on the Life Where I'm From website → bit.ly/LWIFEP148 Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: amzn.to/2...
Answering Questions About Hāfus (Japanese w Mixed Identity) with the author of Hāfu2Hāfu
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I had the chance to interview Tetsuro Miyazaki, who is the author of this book, Hāfu2Hāfu. I found his project so interesting, because he interviewed hāfu's around the world, trying to get an interview with each combination of hafu you can get, from Japanese-American, to Japanese-Belgian, to Japanese-Tunisian. All in all he interviewed 120 people. You can check out all the interviews and the qu...
Staying Like a Local in Kyoto
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Something I always wished people would experience when they visit Japan is staying in a regular apartment like many Japanese do. Well, I’ll show you what one kind of looks like, and you can even stay there yourself. On top of this, I visit some lesser known, local places in Kyoto to show you a bit of what life at the not-so-crazy tourist spots are like. Thanks to Ben of Ben's Guesthouse for spo...
Japanese Etiquette | Q+A v12
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This month we answer your questions about Japanese etiquette, from bowing to slurping noodles. This Q A is brought to you by supporters on Patreon. To guarantee your question gets answered, go to www.patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom. Website Post → bit.ly/LWIFXEP44 Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: amzn.to/2C1Ufsw 📷 Drone: amzn.to/2GAURv8 📷 Wide Lens: amzn.to/2BcJCGJ 📷 Prime Lens: amzn.to/2C2LEpt 🎤 Microph...
How to Onsen in Japan
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In this video I answer some basic first-timers questions about how to go to an onsen (hot spring) or a sento (public bath) in Japan. Thanks to Ibaraki TV who invited us and sponsored our visit. To learn more about Ibaraki, please visit: Kanko Ibaraki english.ibarakiguide.jp/ Ibakira TV ua-cam.com/channels/wC9T9FeeodpcWlBvdzt0TQ.htmlfeatured The two ryokans I visited in Ibaraki were: Tsukuba Ons...
Japan's Body Image Gym | Q+A v11
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Japan's Body Image Gym | Q A v11
Answering ALL your Questions about Japan! | Q+A v10
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Answering ALL your Questions about Japan! | Q A v10
Droning Around Japan | Deleted Scenes
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Droning Around Japan | Deleted Scenes
Christmas & New Year's in Japan | Q+A v9
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Christmas & New Year's in Japan | Q A v9
Japanese Part-time Jobs アルバイト | Q+A v8
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Japanese Part-time Jobs アルバイト | Q A v8
Japan Travel | Q+A v7
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Japan Travel | Q A v7
Kinugawa Onsen Town | Deleted Scenes
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Kinugawa Onsen Town | Deleted Scenes
Japanese School Lunches (Kyushoku) | Q+A v6
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Japanese School Lunches (Kyushoku) | Q A v6
Learning Japanese: From the U.S. to Japan (and then there and back again!)
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Learning Japanese: From the U.S. to Japan (and then there and back again!)
Why are you making a propaganda, SJW, ego-boosting, globalization documentary? Q+A v5
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Why are you making a propaganda, SJW, ego-boosting, globalization documentary? Q A v5
I Interviewed my Japanese Language Teacher
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I Interviewed my Japanese Language Teacher
Quality of Life in Japan: Q+A v4
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Quality of Life in Japan: Q A v4
Japanese Groceries: Q+A v3
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Japanese Groceries: Q A v3
Is it hard being 30 and moving to Japan? Q+A v2
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Is it hard being 30 and moving to Japan? Q A v2
Working in Japan | Full Interview Version
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Working in Japan | Full Interview Version
Would you do a Documentary About War? Q+A v1
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Would you do a Documentary About War? Q A v1
More Tips on Surviving Your First Hour in Japan
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More Tips on Surviving Your First Hour in Japan

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @licht1091
    @licht1091 3 дні тому

    Thank you for the great edit. I am Korean, after watching this video I got kinda frustrated. Because the working environment is almost same in Korea. I wanted to change my career to Japan but it wouldn’t be a big shot… I thought Japan is much better than Korea

  • @gabesassoon2854
    @gabesassoon2854 4 дні тому

    I’m coming to Tokyo next week for nearly a month. Do you do any tours or anything like that? I love your videos! Also… how did you stabilise this video, what equipment did you use? A smartphone and some sort of gimbal?

  • @johndavidson5228
    @johndavidson5228 7 днів тому

    I could be wrong but I believe that in 2011 there was no charge to give up American citizenship. Now the U.S.A. government charges an exorbitant fee--over 2,000 U.S. dollars--to renounce citizenship. Isn't that absolutely ridiculous? One good point about giving up American citizenship is that you are no longer required to file U.S. taxes. Fabulous interview here.

  • @aumarigan
    @aumarigan 7 днів тому

    Is the ramen shop still operating?

  • @moonlambo5229
    @moonlambo5229 17 днів тому

    Wish I bought a fancy rice cooker back when I used to be crypto rich. Oh well...one day soon!

  • @bellmobilitysucks
    @bellmobilitysucks 18 днів тому

    I am in Japan and it is exactly as you say! People take pride here in their jobs.

  • @roan33
    @roan33 Місяць тому

    This is quality content. Deserves more views!

  • @BernicePanders
    @BernicePanders Місяць тому

    I had hoped to see what a disability income would be like for those who can't work, or can only do at home work on a part time basis & can't afford all the costs of living alone...

  • @cxffeebr_ak
    @cxffeebr_ak Місяць тому

    Visited Japan for 4 weeks in March/April, and I miss public transit there. It was generally clean, quiet and on-time. Basic things that should be a standard everywhere.

  • @Zach_Bloomquist
    @Zach_Bloomquist Місяць тому

    This is a wonderful area and it certainly is inspiring to see how Daiki-san is making the most of the location. I wish him great success in the future with his endeavors and pray that this town gets the uplift it needs.

  • @shlonek
    @shlonek 2 місяці тому

    This was super informative! Thank you for explaining the onsen step by step!

  • @JurassicJenkins
    @JurassicJenkins 2 місяці тому

    That sound @ 0:24 would drive me bonkers and is totally unnecessary.

  • @kc5077
    @kc5077 2 місяці тому

    I'm from Hawaii and my family loves the cheap rice cookers because they're easier to clean. If you want to keep rice hot and moist for a long time the expensive rice cookers are better a keeping the cooked rice fresh. But the cheap $20 rice cookers cook faster.

  • @kefinjanitra1880
    @kefinjanitra1880 2 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed it!❤

  • @garygiles63
    @garygiles63 2 місяці тому

    Hi, thanks for taking the time fir this vid, really useful.

  • @hubbahdabut
    @hubbahdabut 3 місяці тому

    I just picked up one of the new zojirushi rice cookers as our previous (super cheap generic brand) died in the last month or so. I would classify the NW-QAC10 as a mid-high range? on purpose did not get the pressure variant mostly i didn't see the point, and i wanted the flexibility being able to open without dealing with pressure? not sure why i want that yet but i imagine i thought i might add some random ingredient at the late stage (probably not in practise). super happy with the new rice cooker, comparing to the old $30 (canadian) generic, its way better (for $450 it better be...) and we don't lose any rice on the bottom end with the new one... happyyyyyyyyyyy... i'm rather surprised i never considered rice age before seeing this video, i never paid attention to that in store.. its just "rice" (jasmine, sushi, white.. etc) until now, now i have a new thing to watch out for, shin-mai / ko-mai / koko-mai.. after i learn the symbols for it

  • @halashoib6084
    @halashoib6084 3 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed this video. Would really love for you to do a similar video in a different neighborhood. It was very relaxing to watch.

  • @user-fr7kj6hi2s
    @user-fr7kj6hi2s 3 місяці тому

    🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇰🇮🇰🇮🇰🇮🇰🇮🇰🇮🇲🇶🇲🇶🇲🇶

  • @kazuwilliams5222
    @kazuwilliams5222 3 місяці тому

    There's a lot of accidental Americans out there. haha... That cracked me up.

  • @hostage67
    @hostage67 3 місяці тому

    IHS rice cookers absolutely make a difference and make the rice taste better. There are also models higher than this that include pressure as well, I have not tried these yet so can't confirm if they are worth more than the IHS rice cookers. Recommended Brand (Zojorushi). Cookers: -------------- Cheap Cooker (less than $100usd)- There is no reason to buy anything but cheap rice for a cheap rice cooker, it will just ruin expensive rice. Moderate Cooker ($100-$300)- This seems to be the sweet spot, the IHS cookers are at the higher end of the "moderate" cooker, but will have a noticeable impact on your rice and it is absolutely worth getting good quality rice with this cooker. The texture will be perfect, and the flavour will be drawn out, and the Aroma will fill the air with this type of cooker. Expensive Cooker ($300+)- These will make the perfect rice, but it is unclear to me at this point if it is noticeably better than the Moderately priced rice cookers which can do an exceptional job already. The Texture, Flavour, and Aroma are all noticeably better in the Moderate and above cookers. These cookers will typically include the IHS features as well as being Pressurized cookers. Note that even though these cookers use pressure, it does not actually reduce the cooking time. I suspect the pressure is simply a way to help better control the moisture content in your rice. Rice: -------- Cheap Rice - will not be made significantly more flavourful by using a good rice cooker, it will be cooked perfectly, but you cannot fix cheap rice with an expensive cooker, it will have a better texture, but not likely a better flavour or aroma since it had neither to begin with. Expensive Rice - will be noticeably better in a good rice cooker than a bad rice cooker. Note: Don't listen to people who say the rice can be kept on warming mode for a week. While technically true, it will start to take on a metallic taste within about 48 hours. For the best results, I would not recommend keeping it in a warming state for more than 24 hours. If you have anything left at that point (usually we don't), then simply put it in the fridge like you would normally and reheat later if desired.

  • @himajinkazutaka98
    @himajinkazutaka98 4 місяці тому

    Japan's barrier-free movement began in earnest in the 2000s. It began not for people with disabilities, but to prepare for an aging society. If Japan's barrier-free system was for people with disabilities, it would have been in place since the last century. Although the employment rate for people with disabilities is low in Japan, the country relies on foreigners to fill the labor shortage. Japan does not value its own workers.

  • @kellypremium8507
    @kellypremium8507 4 місяці тому

    Location?

  • @malafunkshun8086
    @malafunkshun8086 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video! Aloha 😊🤙🏼👏🏼

  • @curaloucura
    @curaloucura 4 місяці тому

    I love this video so much. it was a pleasure to watch with all reactions but it included really useful information for rice lovers like myself. Thank you!

  • @TokyoFreeze
    @TokyoFreeze 4 місяці тому

    I miss Koiwa so much.

  • @ZngiMatsis
    @ZngiMatsis 4 місяці тому

    my gf hate you!! i love you!!! <3333

  • @AushlinART
    @AushlinART 5 місяців тому

    I am sorry, I do not mean to offend. I really liked your main channel several years ago when when the style was more like a documentary about life and living in japan, but for the past few years your channel has felt more like a travel channel show for tourists. I find my self becoming less intrested in the channel and no longer feeling like "I can't wait for the next episode to come out!" it does not feel as engaging as it once did. I really enjoyed the pices about helping the homeless, what it was like in the schools, and other episodes about integrating in to Japanese culture. You do put out a lot of effort, and crate high quality shows. you are a very skilled and talented with your video work. Please keep making and ill keep watching for another year still.

    • @LifeWhereImFromX
      @LifeWhereImFromX 3 місяці тому

      Are you sure you're not confusing this secondary channel with my main one? The main one is over at ua-cam.com/users/lifewhereimfrom

    • @AushlinART
      @AushlinART 3 місяці тому

      @@LifeWhereImFromX I wrote it here so less people would see the comment, and i could still inform you of this comment.

  • @lealea4327
    @lealea4327 5 місяців тому

    White rice tastes the same.. What this people are talking about is just the texture

  • @alanweiss3534
    @alanweiss3534 5 місяців тому

    That's great. Let's discuss our options while testing so not to influence others options.

  • @TheBatman514
    @TheBatman514 5 місяців тому

    "Cold rice is better" Never in my life 😅

  • @billhennessey6374
    @billhennessey6374 5 місяців тому

    It's a lot less scary renouncing your US citizenship when you have a Japanese citizenship and you can go back and visit your family without getting a visa.

  • @luisarashirovideo
    @luisarashirovideo 5 місяців тому

    If you an elderly Japanese with physical disabilities they treat you like a king or queen.

  • @nestmaru
    @nestmaru 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. I recently travelled to Japan (I have a disability) and it was more accessible than I thought it would be (at least in Tokyo). By far, it is more accessible than the United States, where I live.

  • @melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663
    @melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663 5 місяців тому

    Helper is so nice, very respecting.

  • @eduardodelfino1000
    @eduardodelfino1000 5 місяців тому

    Gostei mais da 1@ casa!

  • @Metalchic22
    @Metalchic22 5 місяців тому

    I luv this! As a wheelchair user, who wants to travel. I have always thought Japan would never be an option for me. I thought it would be too difficult to get around, or find a bathroom.

  • @alexalexiev2575
    @alexalexiev2575 5 місяців тому

    I too have experienced a ton of those accordion doors... including in the area neighboring Malibu, where he's from. I grew up in and have spent my adult life in apartments in several areas of the US (in CA, CO, and OR), and the accordion doors are almost exclusively what apartments have. Hate them though, they always pop off their rails and take up so much space, as you said, especially when you're already living in a smaller place like an apartment!

  • @GomChingu
    @GomChingu 5 місяців тому

    Greg you look like you been working out.

  • @ladyylorr
    @ladyylorr 5 місяців тому

    The first house looks the best

  • @rakusu
    @rakusu 5 місяців тому

    Houses 1 and 3 are downright affordable by Vancouver standards.

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Greg and Alex!

  • @ichinichi3
    @ichinichi3 5 місяців тому

    oooo the extended version of previous video!!

  • @rovidelarosa
    @rovidelarosa 5 місяців тому

    He's from Malibu? So he's rich rich?

  • @RiskyStrats
    @RiskyStrats 5 місяців тому

    "now look at these houses you can never afford. Isn't Japan so interesting?"

  • @typerightseesight
    @typerightseesight 5 місяців тому

    whoa did he just open that fridge from either direction? Good lord, why don't ya just go waxing up a skateboard ramp or two. lol. jk

  • @yeevita
    @yeevita 5 місяців тому

    For a retreat, I would have two small houses, two workshop cabins, and a communal kitchen/meeting place. I love all the greenery in the area.

  • @ZombieHorror666
    @ZombieHorror666 5 місяців тому

    I like japanese interior design, going to implement some of it into my house.

  • @nightchicken283
    @nightchicken283 5 місяців тому

    @23:55 Feels like a stereo place. AM and FM kinda hints at it

  • @dosbox1
    @dosbox1 5 місяців тому

    House #3 is very much like an American McMansion; tons of wasted space.

    • @whyisthisathingnow...
      @whyisthisathingnow... 5 місяців тому

      Much like the people who usually live in them? Sorry, that was a bit mean 😅😔