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Her courage is indeed something to be admired. Very inspiring.

@HarryNicNicholas

Жыл бұрын

well not to detract from her taking risks or your admiration, japan is probably one of the safest places to live in. SOME people can be difficult, there is prejudice and crime, but if i was told i had to leave my home country, i'd pick japan without hesitation. it's not gut wrenching to decide to live there, it's actually logical.

@Zabiru-

Жыл бұрын

@@HarryNicNicholas Well I mean to counter you a little bit there then, I think one of the main reasons why she should be admired is that she, very young, chose to go alone to a foreign place to live. Without very much experience (I assume - granted) of other places beside where she came from, and without other people coming along to be there as well. And going by what she said where she is originally from is apparently pretty small too which in my mind often makes people less likely to want to travel around a bunch. Never mind live abroad. As for Japan being safe, well that's just smart then in my opinion hehe. If I were to study abroad I certainly wouldn't choose to do so in a dangerous country. I don't know, to each their own, but she seems really cool and a chill person all around to me.

@tjauw

10 ай бұрын

@@Zabiru-🥱

@weepingcamel1

10 ай бұрын

It's country side Japan, not Yemen, i think only moderate amount of courage required XD

@nenadnedovic9246

5 ай бұрын

Lol brave ffs. She's not going to war-torn Syria. The country is safer than where she comes from. Leaving home is a normal thing.

Being in the countryside or small towns is a really good way of immersing yourself in another country. Big cities are usually tailored to be recognizable and filled with tourist attractions for foreigners. So they don’t always represent the country as a whole and what living there is like.

@eduardomaldonado1647

Жыл бұрын

Well in countryside everything is also smaller and slower so if get lost easier to get your bearings. People in country also more friendly and willing to help you out. Easier to make closer friends that very useful in learning.

@Gadottinho

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, either that or cities that are more focused on industries and less touristy

@Staysimple9

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I've been living in 3 countries and have lived in the outskirts. Definitely cheaper rent, produce and the people are kinder.

@Hari-kx2er

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but you have to be very proficient in the language and culture of the nation you are staying in. You can get by with just English in Tokyo or Osaka or even Kyoto I believe. However, in Japanese countryside don't expect people to be fluent in English or any other language than Japanese. You should also be well aware of Japanese customs to avoid sticking out especially in a very traditional and rule bound society like Japan.

@HereDiianas

Жыл бұрын

@Hari-kx2er You are not supposed to learn everything when you go live to another country and as a foreigner people already know that. But the fastest way to learn is to be immersed in the culture and the language. Nobody is able to learn without making mistakes. The more mistakes you make the more you learn.

Wow she seems so poised and confident like she had experience around, I was surprised she's still a teen and the fact she's only been there for one month. Bright future ahead of her.

@HarryNicNicholas

Жыл бұрын

i think she'd fit with the japanese mindset, it's odd how many people takashi has interviewed (foreigners) who seem to fit perfectly with the japanese way of thinking. i think the people who fit best already have a japanese way of thinking, having regard for others and a respect for nature.

@EndOfSmallSanctuary97

9 ай бұрын

@@HarryNicNicholasI personally feel that I would fit in very well in Japan, as I'm naturally more reserved, introverted and polite than the vast majority of people in my own country (Australia). So many things I love and prefer about Japan but sadly I don't see myself living there because 1) language difference and 2) my work is not transferable.

@prozor3113

9 ай бұрын

@@EndOfSmallSanctuary97 who?

@Thincastle

6 ай бұрын

@@prozor3113 What?

@gtmgaming01

4 ай бұрын

Bro are you japanese

I came from Switzerland and living in Tokyo. A few years ago my Japanese friend invited me to her parents house in a countryside..I ended up loving it so much that I decided to buy a house in countryside, up in a mountain area of Yamagata. Living there every summer ( and during pandemic ) is very meditative as the air is clean and crisp, the water is unbelievably pure, and the pace of living is slow and relaxing. It's a perfect antidote for a hectic life here in Tokyo ! Having said that, I still love living here in Tokyo due to its convenience and cosmopolitan vibe.

@localmilfchaser6938

Жыл бұрын

I want to live like that someday 😮‍💨😮‍💨

@shanto1710

Жыл бұрын

you are living my dream life! 😭

@shenglongisback4688

Жыл бұрын

Be cool if you could be on the show with takashii

@Mwoods2272

Жыл бұрын

I feel it's also preference. Some people need and thrive in a big city and some people like the laid back countryside.

@azabujuban-hito8085

Жыл бұрын

@@shanto1710 i only stay in Nagano during summer tho. The rest of the year I live in Tokyo.

She is so mature and intelligent just to be 19. Very pretty too. Wish I could have experienced what she is, when I was 19. I would prefer also to live in countryside over living in big city. Mainly because I’m outdoors person, and love to hike ,fish , and camp.

@CaribouOrange

Жыл бұрын

I was blown away by her good vibes. She just seems so authentic, it's compelling!

@herewego1067

Жыл бұрын

Who asked ?

@NefariousStyx123

Жыл бұрын

@@herewego1067 you're so edgy and cool bro

@mandalorian3865

Жыл бұрын

SIMP alert

@MetaverseYes

Жыл бұрын

@@mandalorian3865 Grow up!

That young lady is very smart … she has a great future ahead of her. Good interview Takashi.

This girl will achieve great success in life. It's young people like her that give us hope for the future, especially in this day and age. 👏 Thank you for another great video!

@HarryNicNicholas

Жыл бұрын

you have great insight, maybe you can help me fix climate change?

@trevorsmith7753

Жыл бұрын

She got the saline shot. Lucky her.

Country side people in Japan are my favorite! I am JPLT L2 grade. So my Japanese is decent but not perfect. When I was living in countryside for a few weeks in Gifu during the summer and the people were so nice to me! They used to think I was Brazilian-Japanese actually! It was fun to talk to the locals about baseball and history (like Sekigahara). They used to tell me I have Japanese spirit which was very kind! I have a good image of rural Japanese people! ❤

@collaborativelearning1

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the personal story!

@philosophicalmonkachu7711

3 ай бұрын

Japanese are polite Germans are polite But don't forget what their leaders did,in WW2. It says " leaders are just representation of what society thinks "

She was amazing. So proud that she is an American representing us in such a positive way.

She’s brave to go to another country at such a young age!!! I hope she succeeds in her endeavors. Respect! 👏👏👏

3 months ago I moved to a rural part of Yamaguchi prefecture. Prior to that I was living in a medium-sized city in England and had also spent a year studying in Tokyo in 2018-2019. I find it great living here as people have been so welcoming and friendly. The nature is spectacular. Plus, living rurally definitely forces you to speak Japanese a bit more. I would say the main downside here is feeling isolated or bored but having a car makes it very liveable.

@hansfredrikpetersen4255

Жыл бұрын

I reckon you'll learn to speak Japanese pretty fast! 😎

@tednguyen7258

Жыл бұрын

find a japanese bf

@mayabewsher6987

Жыл бұрын

@@tednguyen7258 Would be a good idea if I wasn't already engaged to a British guy XD

@tednguyen7258

Жыл бұрын

dump him...lol...

@seeyditti

Жыл бұрын

Do you know Chris? lol

She looks peaceful and happy! I feel happy for her! ❤️

That was an amazing interview.. bless this brave young lady for pursuing her dream .. nice work Takashii san..

Interesting video! This girl really had a lot of courage to go through it all by herself! 😉

@hinanokia6607

Жыл бұрын

💞💞💞

@followthewhiterabbit8561

Жыл бұрын

probably the safest country in the world. why wouldnt she?

@francy80

Жыл бұрын

@@followthewhiterabbit8561 Maybe you misunderstood my comment. I wasn't talking about Japan but about the fact that she went through everything alone. If that's what she wanted to do she was right to go her way!

@sali-ali

Жыл бұрын

@@francy80 I'm same, I'm traveling to poorest regions of poorest countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia etc all alone, because I like to see traditional way of life and I don't see it as achieving something. Maybe she is saying it because she is a woman.

@Bak-kun6

Жыл бұрын

@@followthewhiterabbit8561 no bro, japan is not fully safe for females. see the other videos about them. :( some pervs and stalkers ruins the vibe. :((

I love your energy takashi , you seem so easy to talk to from the perspective of the people you are interviewing. Another great video as well!!

Abby rocks! So bright, humble, fearless and mature. I hope my daughter will turn out the same

Hi! Thank you so much for watching!! I uploaded the short video on TikTok and instagram, So please check it out! instagram: instagram.com/takashiifromjapan tiktok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSexQdR2R/

@ace6608

Жыл бұрын

You should do a video of someone who is living in an Akiya house? I heard that Japan have thousands of abandoned houses.

@tiagodomingos3930

Жыл бұрын

Great interview! One of your best content so far! 👏👏👏 More, please!

@C.Chandler_May

Жыл бұрын

I've been watching you awhile, you're doing a good job with these.

@chiracultrainstinct3d629

Жыл бұрын

It could be interesting when you question Japanese people what they think about other countries (which are not Asian) and not only USA. For example, countries of Europe, Africa, South America…

@ram2ravanan987

Жыл бұрын

Hai may i know which scound recorder u use for videos

Learning a language in a countryside is the best! When I was her age, went to a small town in America and quickly adopted the culture and became comfortable speaking English within 6 months. At first it was very hard though. I think Abby made a good choice and if she stays there, will be speaking Japanese fluently within a few years for sure.

@lukebarnum

Жыл бұрын

where are you originally from?

I truly admire anyone who has the courage to move to a different country with a different culture and language and thrive! I would never have what it takes to do that...

@abelgreen5046

4 ай бұрын

Me either. It blows my mind! I feel like I’d get homesick so bad lol

as someone who's always loved rural Tochigi, im glad you did a video on any kind of Japanese countryside, it never gets enough love!

Wow this young woman is amazing! 18 and moving across the world to another country! Good on her!

Wow man you’ve been doing some VERY different interesting content in Japan lately. I’m so impressed by the both your questions and their responses are so intriguing.

Wow, what an amazing adventure. Her story is inspiring. Another great interview Takashii.

I love her. She speak slow and clear and it’s ezy to understand her. I know it’s her motherlanguage. But that doesn’t matter. Sometimes people speak tooo fast and weird haha

@evancourtney7746

Жыл бұрын

She'll speak Spanish at home too. I'll bet her grandparents still use Spanish exclusively.

Great interview. The place looks really quiet and a great view to see the mountains far away.

18 yr old girl : self-learns a foreign language, applies for a scholarship and qualifies, moves to a foreign country by herself, reads books when bored and can communicate clearly. Me at 18 : " Vibes Cartel will release a song while still in jail, by the way guys do you know the Bermuda triangle is an alien base?" 😅

@abz9850

Жыл бұрын

I'm 25 and I relate to this comment way too much 😂

@krishnagajurel2523

Жыл бұрын

😂

@Hentaikenja

Жыл бұрын

29 here playing new call of duty.. smh 😔

@UncleIndiaTV

Жыл бұрын

69 Highly Experienced and Still Plays Save Secured Environment.. travel abroad too.

@cantiflas777

Жыл бұрын

Just letting you know guys that, you have the power to change in a split second. Just do it!!

You and Paolo from Tokyo inspired me to visit Japan. I was in Tokyo last week. The trip of a lifetime will definitely be back. Go Takashi!!!

@highplainsdrifter2775

Жыл бұрын

Did you try and learn Japanese before going?

@extremelucky1

Жыл бұрын

@@highplainsdrifter2775 no, and I paid the price. This time i am learning it before going back

My favorite video yet. This is something I’ve always wondered about, but I didn’t think to ask. It was also cool to hear the perspectives in Okinawa

Thanks so much for this episode Takashi! Love from CA❤

what i discovered is the bigger the city, the more lonely it may be. everyone is on the move and has no time for anyone. in villages or smaller towns people tend to be friendlier and get to know each other since life is simple

Great interview, very open and honest. Keep up the good work Takashii big thanks from halfway across the world 🇹🇹 I want to travel to your country and this is a source of encouragement for me thanks again.

completely agree with her. I lived in a small city of Minamiuonuma in Niigata prefecture. Our school campus was situated literally among rice fields. It was a beautiful experience; used to rush back to home whenever I went to Tokyo :P. the only con for me as a student was lack of transportation, had to rely 100 percent on school bus service, which did not often meet needs.

I love hearing the perspective of someone staying in the countryside of Japan. I think that would be my favorite location to learn about the culture because I enjoy a more relaxed and quieter environment on the day to day. She's very brave to get over her fear and move to another country to study so young. I wish her all the luck.

Your videos are relaxing to watch after long day of work or during my break

Takashii, hi! I am from Trinidad and Tobago and I live here. It is a twin island country in the Caribbean. I appreciate your videos. I feel like my Diabetes limits my travel options so I appreciate channels like yours. Thank you!

I live in Yamanashi too, I’m from Brasil, it’s funny the place where the video were recorded, there is some things to do in Yamanashi but in Kofu there is more things! She is very brave to come to Japan all by herself, I still insecure to go out alone, my mom who leaves where helps me a lot

@no_more_spamplease5121

Жыл бұрын

Hello, sister. I'm Brazilian too, living in Brazil. Glad to see our nationals everywhere in the planet - this provides a sense of familiarity. I wish you all the best on the other side of the world. Sucesso aê, senhorita! 🤗

@davidluke2502

8 ай бұрын

​@@no_more_spamplease5121o

@buddikavithanage3923

6 ай бұрын

What is the name of her school,can I join for it?

Outside of Phoenix metro, Tucson, and Flagstaff, Arizona is EXTREMELY rural. And not rural in the east coast sense with farms and the like. I mean middle of nowhere rural! This town in Japan probably seems much more urban by comparison.

@abbyg6887

Жыл бұрын

This is correct 😂

@Amins88

Жыл бұрын

I drove through Arizona on my way moving to California, and you are not kidding. Miles and miles of empty roads and nothing else. It's actually pretty serene.

@poshko41

Жыл бұрын

@@Amins88 Yep I loved the serenity of the desolation too haha. I lived there for four years up until a few years ago. Was so cool escaping the heat of the valley in the summer to the peaceful, cooler forests of the north in just a couple hours’ drive.

@SolomonSunder

Жыл бұрын

I found it interesting though that she mentioned that Tokyo gets lonely for her. I grew up in Mumbai, India and I feel small towns lonely. Each time I went to my native town, which hardly had 50 people in a large village, I felt super lonely. Even when I went to the UK, Austria etc., outside the larger cities, I felt lonely. I told my wife, I do not need to talk to people, but I must see people. I have gotten used to smaller towns now over time though.

@SILOPshuvambanerjee

Жыл бұрын

@@SolomonSunder Love from Darjeeling, India

Great interview. I enjoyed hearing her experiences! …and lots of blushing Takashii 😊

Always enjoy your interview! Insightful!

When I was younger I would have wanted to be in Tokyo thinking it was more exciting and fun. However, if going to Japan to learn Japanese, maybe being in the countryside is a good idea as there is more "total immersion" and then with the locals, need for "associative learning" for example when she at the train station, learning the "train lingo" becomes associative vocabularly she NEEDS to learn and that helps learning a lot. 4 years imho at a young age it may FEEL like a long time, however at such a young age, you have so many opportunities again in the future to direct more life opportunities, that gaining this ability in language will be such a powerful reward for the future, so early on it is so worth it. I hope this advice gives a lot of determination to be successful and do your best in taking on this excellent challenge to live, study and learn aboard - especially at such a young age demonstrating so much maturity for such a young age. Gambate!

This was a good interview. It’s a relief to know that these options are still available to people even outside of Tokyo. I mean, I’m not sure if I would be able to go to Japan as a student now that I have just graduated this year from university, and I might have to think more about my finances unfortunately versus just going along for education to learn the language, but still want to give it a try. Want to see if I can do some sort of hybrid for it. Definitely want to learn how many options there are in Japan for getting a job and learning Japanese at the same time.

Abby's really cute. Best wishes for that brave girl!

@u235u235u235

Жыл бұрын

that's why the interview went so long. she's a cutie.

Her clarity and organization of thoughts was incredibly clear.

She has such a good vibe 💕

Props to Abby! Takes commitment to go to the countryside in a foreign country and be totally immersed. Best wishes to her success!

Nice video. It was nice to see the perspective from the countryside, as the big cities are usually the default. Thanks!

Good job, Takashi. At last you did an interview with someone in the countryside. I always wanted to know more about foreigners in the rural areas and what they think about it. Great interview, man. Big Thanks.

Wow, at 19 she is so mature and well-spoken!

@bouncingball101

4 ай бұрын

Indeed! 🆙 💯 🙂

An American expression "calm, cool and collected" describes you in this interview. Perhaps you have gained more confidence since traveling abroad.

@collaborativelearning1

Жыл бұрын

agreed that seems to be the case.

i'm impressed. good luck with everything abby. inaka is the best!

Thank you for making these videos. My wife and I have appreciated them because we would like to try living abroad, and your channel gives deep insight into the realities of being foreigners in Japan.

When she said cost of living was around $200 American dollars a month, i was like... 👁️👄👁️

@Pepe-dq2ib

Жыл бұрын

@NepSansar no

@japz9879

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@cuttingman007

Жыл бұрын

It's rent only...

@Andreabellababe518

Жыл бұрын

That’s so cheap compared to the states wtf we are being robbed

@kap849

Жыл бұрын

Happens in the countryside. In university I lived in a big three bedrooms apt with two other girls and paid 18,000 JPY/ Mo's. Before that I had a two bedrooms and a kitchen/living room area and paid 25,000 JPY/month.

I liked when she mentioned Grammar, that's what gets lost in most languages but especially in Japanese, it's always better to be immersed in it to catch on to the little things that'll make your experience better and the locals will be shocked too lol

This was a great interview, I actually thought about living in the countryside myself. Thank you Takashii San

watching your videos makes me wanna go visit japan so much. it is on a bucket list to vist some of my people i have met over the years.

The timing of the cut from the video preview to Takashii’s intro was funny. It sounded like she responded to Takashii’s question by saying living in the countryside is “bleep” 😂

this girl was soo nice and sweet! I love her! thank you once again Takashii! Next year i will be visiting Japan ! Maybe we´ll cross on the street!

Your videos are always so enjoyable, so interesting. Even though I don't plan on learning Japanese or probably even visiting Japan any time soon, I've always enjoyed your interview videos. We did visit in Okinawa many decades ago as our daughter and husband were stationed there.

i always enjoy watching your videos. its nice to get another perspective from a fellow American citizen about what its like to live there. i will make it to Japan someday!

I remember living in Gunma and Saitama, before moving to Tokyo. I enjoyed living in all three places. 11 of the best years of my life. I look forward to returning to Japan.

I lived 10 years in the mountains of Hyogo. I love rural Japan. The people there seem so much more "real". (But cities are great for shopping & eating!)

@bessobessboss

11 ай бұрын

I feel you for real

@alexb8926

8 ай бұрын

What made u move?

@carlk8308

8 ай бұрын

@@alexb8926 I lost my father so I came back to the states to support my mother.

I watch you frequently. Your interviews are excellent. I grew up in New Mexico, next to Arizona.

Very informative video 🙌👍. Life in country side looks so peaceful 😊

This girl is 19? man....holy fuck how did i get so old. 19 was basically first year university....im 36 now and got jack shit done with my life. Lost my mom to cancer in highschool. Struggled with depression and a broken home in university. Spent years just making enough to get back into university, and then tried so hard to make friends and to just have a normal happy life. Happy and success was just never in the cards for me. My insecurity drove me away from pursuing any girl i was interested in, thinking they deserved better. But i've accepted life for what it is, you cant live in regret forever, else it will eat you alive. I'm trying to find peace with what i have and to meet a nice girl. I'm still relatively young....so maybe i can still turn it around. I hope

@phyxiuss

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely can brother. Win.

@hman0121

Жыл бұрын

Stay strong, and prosper. Mr Fatman slim

@blah8151

Жыл бұрын

I'm 33 and my life is exactly the same

@Uchutanjyo

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Japan for 7 months until the beginning of COVID. Most of the friends I hung around with were in their mid 30s to early 40s. Not too late if you want to do this kind of thing! Sorry for your difficult life.

@Theanvcorporation

Жыл бұрын

You WILL turn it around Man. All the best

Wow so I just submitted my application to teach English in Japan last night and put yamanashi as one of the desired locations and this morning this video popped up in my recommendations lol I was actually curious on the daily life in this prefecture and couldn’t really find anything other than tourists perspectives so this actually helps me a lot. Thanks for the interview!

@jayhayes8234

11 ай бұрын

How did it go

Hello, Takashii. When you interview foreigners who have studied Japanese in their country, and been in Japan a short time (e.g. this lady in Yamanashi), would you please ask them what textbook they used and whether it was in high school (secondary school) or university? It would be helpful to compare which textbooks were most successful, as far as the person feeling comfortable speaking and reading after they arrive in Japan. Thank you very much. (Your interview was excellent as usual! 😻)

@ciello___8307

Жыл бұрын

Honestly regardless of textbook, using the language and talking in japanese is the fastest way to learn

Great Interview. I love small towns. Probably the kind of place I would like to stay in when I visit Japan.

An excellent interview with very important questions and insightful answers! Abby must be very brave to move to Japan alone at 18, it takes a lot of courage and self-discipline to commit to a live-choice like that. I hope she's doing well. Thank you for doing a country-side interview, it's very helpful to get more diverse perspectives. Please do more of these!

What a delightful, calm, gentle girl. So charming and looks like she has good Zen. Beautiful too. Great to embark on such a great adventure. Good luck in your future, Abby.

I stayed in Tokaidai for a week and I loved it. This interview would have gone much better if you were interviewing her while walking around the village. That way people would have got a glimpse of your village.

What a brave girl to go live in such a different country on her own! All the best to her and thank you for this interesting interview!

Lovely interview, it looks refreshing being there!

Everytime I've been in Japan I hopped on a train to visit some rural area of Japan, and it is definitley helpful to know at least basic Japanese. A lot of the small towns don't even use Romaji on street signs, and English-speaking Japanese are few and far between. Google maps is a lifesaver, but the first coupel times I was using printed out maps and had to keep track of where the train station I arrived on was.

I intend to finish my working career and then retire in rural Japan. She is a big inspiration! Thanks for the video

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse

Жыл бұрын

We live in Okayama, and our friend helps us to buy an akiya house. our house on the house hunter international ( tv show in the USA )We went there every year, and we loved the people, the culture, the neighbor, and the food and we have a lot of friends there. these towns have a lot of foreign, Contact me if you are interested to buy a house in Japan.

Great interview from you both. Interesting and helpful.

Your videos are very nice. Japan has been a dream for me for a very long time. It is so nice to visit, even if its a only few minutes through your lens. Thank you so much.

Hey, thank you! ✨ I am a German living in Osaka, but my goal is to live in rural Japan. I am looking forward to more videos like this 🙂 keep on going!

Next idea… interview some fudosan and property owners about foreigner tenants. I am sure many would like to know why foreigners get turned down even if they have money. Real estate agents and owners might also have interesting insights and questions!

@Mwoods2272

Жыл бұрын

Rejection is due to the language and cultural barriers. Foreigners don't adhere to the rules like being loud in the apartments, and not sorting their trash. Communication is a problem especially if they don't know Japanese.

@Mwoods2272

Жыл бұрын

@@AJ-fo2pl racism is discrimination against a specific race. Japanese discriminate against all races.

Great informative interview. Thanks.

thanks Takashii, your work is nice to make foreigner understand more japan!

I would love to live in the more rural areas because I feel those communities have a lot of tradition and culturally relevant customs/information to share. I hope one day I get the chance to go and experience these beautiful places and their people (I love meeting and hearing everyone's stories and about their individual journeys!).

Her body language is so respectful

That's cool, great blogger and kind girl, made this fun video together!

Excellent video - Thank you!

Spent a couple of days in Yamanashi prefecture away from Tokyo and Osaka….feels like a completely different side of Japan! Any tourist not visiting is missing out! ❤ Japan!

For somebody who is fully American she has a very Japanese-ISH personality

@jame254

Жыл бұрын

This!

@carloscamacho6133

4 ай бұрын

Likely she is half Japanese

Thank you for this. This was informative.

Hey bro you are doing really great job. All your interviews are so informative and helpfull. Just imagine i'am not living in Japan or I'am not planning to live or study in Japan but i generally whatch your videos becouse your videos so informative for everyone not only Japanese related ones. By the way i am journalist and i can say that you are such a great reporter, in every interview all your questions are important and significant.

Thank you for making this video of gain in the rural areas. I'm a huge fan of the Japanese countryside (actually other country's countryside too), and I really do like the slower more relaxed pace outside of the cities. Her point about interacting with the locals is a good one. In my experience, limited as it has been, countryside Japanese are happy to say hello and share a laugh. I'm guessing the reluctance of city folk might just come down to that faster pace of life found in cities. And of course overheads being more expensive means the workers are always under the pump to bring in the dollars.

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse

Жыл бұрын

We live in Okayama, and our friend helps us to buy an akiya house. our house on the house hunter international ( tv show in the USA )We went there every year, and we loved the people, the culture, the neighbor, and the food and we have a lot of friends there. these towns have a lot of foreign, Contact me if you are interested to buy a house in Japan.

Very smart, brave, impressive girl. I wish I had had her determination when I was her age. She's actually living one of my dreams. I'm sure she will be very successful in life.

I really loved this video. I would love to hear more interviews about kids living in the country side. I am thinking about taking my son to the country side for summer camp.

BRO YOURE A LEGEND THANK YOU FOR THESE

live in the countryside to "just be yourself" is a great argument, love it

Thanks for all the amazing interviews! My dream has been to move/live in japan for 3 years already, but I feel like I would be leaving so many people behind that it's really holding me back. Do you think you could interview people foreigners on that topic? (How they dealt with family that stayed behind?)

@abbyg6887

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I thought the same thing, and there's been a few times where I felt homesick. Honestly, there's so much to see and do that I haven't had the time to contemplate leaving my family behind even at the age of 19 😅

@azabujuban-hito8085

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I left my family behind when I moved to Tokyo and I felt OK. Nowadays it's very easy to stay in touch with everyone around the world with the help of a good internet connection.

@BG-tr2oh

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@@abbyg6887 what is your background and other languages spoken?

I'm really enjoying watching your videos. I think you do a very good job of interviewing on camera... Thank you.

Another great upload. 😊😊

I plan to move to Japan to teach english (and study Japanese) once i graduate from uni next year. I would love to live somewhere more rural like there. I live in a town (in the uk) that isnt super busy but it definitely has busier areas and some unsavoury type of people. People litter outside my own home even. Living somewhere in the japanese countryside would be so relaxing compared to here (and i dont even live in a city)

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse

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We live in Okayama, and our friend helps us to buy an akiya house. our house on the house hunter international ( tv show in the USA )We went there every year, and we loved the people, the culture, the neighbor, and the food and we have a lot of friends there. these towns have a lot of foreign, Contact me if you are interested to buy a house in Japan.

Mi comentario puede sonar un poco extraño y fuera de lugar, pero sinceramente ustedes dos Takashii y Abby hacen una bellísima pareja! hay una energía muy bonita entre ustedes dos. Se ven muy bien juntos. Quien sabe, y esta entrevista sea el comienzo de algo bello entre ustedes...

Great video 😊 and I would totally relate to her choice of living in the country side for a calm life