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.
LWIF EP56: Bathrooms Around the World
Thanks to everyone who submitted what their bathrooms look like! To take part in our next community video project, go to our share your video page!
LWIF EP55: Walking Asakusa’s Streets in Tokyo, Japan
We walked around Tokyo’s streets (Asakusa specifically) to show you a bit of what the streets in Japan are like. Our next community project is bathrooms, so please share what your bathroom is like http://www.lifewhereimfrom.com/share-your-video/. Watch the Streets Around the World video.
LWIF EP54: Streets Around the World
Thanks to everyone who submitted what their streets look like around the world! To take part in our next community video project, go to our share your video page!
LWIF X EP16: Living in Japan with a Physical Disability
This is part 2 of 2 of my series of videos documentaries about disability in Japan. In this video we cover government assistance, helpers, shopping, living independently, barrier free homes, attitudes, improvements, and progress. You can watch part 1 below and see the website post here. You can watch the director’s commentary below.