Come join us as we give a tour of our newish Japanese home and show how we furnished it. For example, did you know that a new home doesn’t come with heating, cooling, or most of the lights? Our home is located in Tokyo and in a style I’ve heard called a pencil home (straight up).
LWIF EP63: What Yo-kai Watch is Like in Japan
While Pokemon is still a big thing in North America, for kids in Japan, it’s been eclipsed by Yo-kai watch. With this half let’s play, half walking tour, see what Yo-Kai watch is like on the Nintendo 3DS and in real life.
LWIF EP62: What a Japanese Childcare Centre is Like
In this episode, we visit Azalee Nursery School (Hoikuen) and take a tour of the childcare centre. In Canada, we’d probably call this a mix between a daycare and preschool.
LWIF EP61: Figuring Out Valentine’s Day in Japan
There’s some differences in the way that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan than in Canada, one of them being tomochoko (friend chocolate). Aiko explains what it’s all about.
LWIF EP60: Brand New Japanese House Tour
Ever wondered what a brand new Japanese house looks like? Well, join me on a complete guided tour of a new home in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Special thanks Sanshin Realty (http://www.sanshin-k.net/) for showing me around (not a sponsored video, in case you’re wondering). Patrons who support these mini-docs! https://www.patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom Nephew and wife for doing translations. And I shouldn’t forget John Daub from Only in Japan who assisted me on the shoot. Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ONLYinJAPANWAORYU What are new homes like where you’re from?
LWIF X EP18: My Trouble With Stats a.k.a. I got the Median Household Income Wrong
In my latest housing video I got the statistics wrong for the median household income in the U.S. and Canada. In this video I explain how I got it wrong.
LWIF EP59: How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home
Coming to Japan from Canada (and the crazy housing market that is Vancouver), I was surprised to find out that the average family could afford a brand new house, even in the city of Tokyo. In this video I explore how this is possible. Thanks to all my patrons who support me making mini-docs like this!
LWIF EP58: How You Get Ready for Christmas in England and Japan
In this episode, join Mae, Aiko, and Shin to see how you get ready for Christmas in both England and Japan! Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
LWIF EP57: Making a Bento Picnic Lunch in Japan
In this episode, Aiko, Shin, and their cousin Shoko make bento boxes for a picnic lunch. Since it was a bit cold outside, they held the picnic inside our home. What’s a picnic lunch like where you’re from?
LWIF X EP17: Tokyo by Train
Come along as I ride the trains of Tokyo from first to last train! And here’s the quick little prologue/preview for the video.