I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm still in Japan. The daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter.

@NTOQ0410

5 жыл бұрын

Wow That's cool!

@afroid3

5 жыл бұрын

貴重な動画をありがとうございます！この動画が好きでたまに見に来るのですが、近状を聞けてなんだか嬉しい気持ちになりました。

@SakuraStardust

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a college student who plans to move to Japan after I graduate and obtain my Bachelors degree. This was pretty helpful, and nice to see. Ironically, my mother had Isuzu vehicles the whole time I was growing up, including a Rodeo and two Troopers/Bighorns :)

@anemon1900

5 жыл бұрын

Wow incredible how life goes fast, makes me melacholic and nostalgic

@TrenchMan93

5 жыл бұрын

Ronald McFarland congrats on being a grandfather!

The original youtuber

@YayAkiba

4 жыл бұрын

Annotations, music, it has all the good KZreadr qualities from the 1980s.

@bryanmartinez6600

4 жыл бұрын

@@YayAkiba OurTube Comrade, OurTube.

@tharqal2764

4 жыл бұрын

@@YayAkiba He didn't ask to like and subscribe though

@ChippyPippy

4 жыл бұрын

@@tharqal2764 subscribe wasn't invented back then. You just had to remember the channel names of all your favorites.

@Drugaddict22

4 жыл бұрын

Ted Bundy was the original Logan Paul.

Vlogging back in 80's before it was cool.

@wizardmix

4 жыл бұрын

Internet, bandwidth and storage capacity changed. Vloggers have been around far longer, a lot of them travel related. As far back as 1880s amateur film been posted on YT. In the 1980's, cam corders were everywhere usually wielded by gadget dads bent on archiving their family experiences. Obviously the smart phone combined a lot of separate devices into one thing, tech generally got faster, better and smaller, scifi levels in some cases. The big difference today is the way in which we share them and the access them. It far surpasses what only networks were capable of in the 80s.

@thesoulservice

4 жыл бұрын

@@wizardmix ah yes the great KZread vlogging trend of the 1880s

@8bitVap0r

4 жыл бұрын

if you into that kinda stuff just google old camera brands and put the name on you tube, 8mm film or what ever you can find allot of home movies as early as the 1930's from all over the world.

@fauzitrihastari3551

3 жыл бұрын

It's more to the point and educated

Make a 2020 edition to celebrate 40 years in Japan! :)

@nonsense4810

4 жыл бұрын

Magnawox good idea

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing has changed that much except for the internet and smart phones. The kids are grown and have no interest in videos on Japan.

@Teddingtin

4 жыл бұрын

Aldemar Aburto facts aren’t racist my friend, any American from the 80s would be appalled at the current state of this country.

@Sooprazn

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika Even if nothing much has changed, it would be interesting if you did the same commentary on modern Japan. Congrats on the grandchild by the way!

@ErenaaLamb

4 жыл бұрын

@@Teddingtin Oh shut up, nothing is more stupid than you people complaining about the current state of your country and making false statings because you have a dream memory of the times before. I already saw movies and documentaries about druggy gang wars back in the 70s that were just as brutal as it is now. Stop giving others the fault for things that exist already since your country exists.

What a time to be alive...so nostalgic. Im also japanese. Seeing how the 80s was back then shed an tear to my eye. So many memories with people that arent alive today. Im 36. Live seems to be so chilled back then. No smartphones and all the stuff. Just life. Beautiful footage. Thanks for the video ron. Cheers

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. It brought back memories for me too. My children are grown and I am a grandfather now.

@jrgilbert

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald McFarland Yes I got to spend 10 days in Japan in 1989. I LOVE your videos. I wish I could have lived there. I may yet!!

@jrgilbert

6 жыл бұрын

oliver eales shut up

@jrgilbert

6 жыл бұрын

oliver eales Asking if he was a weeb and then proceeding to tell him to man up. Clearly he loves Japan far beyond fetish and otaku. His love his genuine and real. Telling him to man up seems very inappropriate. Even if he were a weeb who cares.

@jrgilbert

6 жыл бұрын

oliver eales really, why do you care what brings someone else happiness?

I wasn't born this period . However,I feel likeing nostalgic.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. I enjoyed those days of living simply in Japan.

@zakwindle8859

6 жыл бұрын

kuro Nora I've never even been to Japan, and I wasn't alive in the 80s, but this makes me nostalgic also. I can't explain it

@kian3540

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@Whitetiger187

6 жыл бұрын

You should check out the Vaporwave scene. It's full of this stuff

@catplayingapiano2799

6 жыл бұрын

This feeling is called "anemoia" nostalgia for a time you've never know

KZread algorithm sends me here 2019

@DaimosZ

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@lbntapash7947

4 жыл бұрын

shit here we go again

@NotSoCrazyNinja

4 жыл бұрын

It didn't send me here, this video showed up while searching for "japan 1980s".

@pavleradovanovic9841

4 жыл бұрын

@@NotSoCrazyNinja me too lol

@user-cg8jk5tc8x

4 жыл бұрын

Trọng Nhân Lê I actually searched for this which is a first for me lol

I'm glad you enjoyed it. We still live near there. The daughters are grown and we have one granddaughter.

@MyThoughts19902X

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well!!!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyThoughts19902X Doing well, thanks. the Coronavirus is finally starting to decline throughout Japan. We all have to stay safe.

@LMB222

2 жыл бұрын

My parents went to visit Japan in 1980. I was curious what it was like. I only have a few co slides from them.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

@@LMB222 Pretty much if they lived there for any period of time their life would not be that different from mine.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm in southern Tokyo now and glad to be able to meet friends again without a great deal of fear.

This is one of the most endearing videos of family life I have ever watched. What a wonderful husband and father you are Ronald. Thank you for sharing this.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham for your very nice comments. Those little girls are now grown and I have one granddaughter. I now live very close to where that video was shot.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I made it around 1988. My daughters are grown and we have one granddaughter. Still in Japan.

@PlayerHeader

3 жыл бұрын

hope you stay well and healthy!!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kai_O_Cad Having a large family is wonderful. If you can, spend as much time with them as possible. They and you will remember those moments for a lifetime. I was traveling so much in those days, that I think I missed a lot.

@farizmeinardi3906

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika hope you and the family are in good condition, and we can pass this pandemic and perhaps you also can make some testimonial video about comparison on how life in japan during 80s / 90s and now... which do you think more better thank you respect from Jakarta

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

@@farizmeinardi3906 Thank you for your thoughts. Yes, the Olympics are here in Tokyo, but we can only watch on TV with Covid-19 getting worse. I hadn't planned on making another video, as life hasn't changed that much. I'm fully retired now and life is more relaxing these days.

@droogiesouls8635

Жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika So you did retire in Japan after all?

Stumbled upon this while looking for footage of Japan from the 1980s. For an amateur production, it provides a very in-depth look at Japan during its bubble economy and a rare glimpse at a Westerner's view of daily life in Japan as a resident. Thank you so much for uploading this.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it informative. We still live near there in southern Tokyo now, just over a river. The daughters are grown, and we have one granddaughter.

7:39 Had a slight vaporwave moment

@Finarvas

4 жыл бұрын

Boards of Canada kicked in.

wow...very nicely edited with 80s tech...more feels like a professional documentary of that time ...I was expecting bunch of home videos

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, in those days I had a whole editing room to do that. Using personal information I was tried to learn how to use the equipment. I know I needed a good presentation and purpose for each scene. Thanks for your comments.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

virtualatall Glad you enjoyed it. I still live in an environment like that very close to there.

@SametChan

6 жыл бұрын

It is great! I love 80s than today :( I'm little sad so.

@wizardmix

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure two monitors, two VCRs, a good mic and a jog shuttle controller were involved in making this. I especially like the analog "ducker" on the voice (where vocal inputs trigger a reduction in the background music).

Japan literally looks like the 21st century in that documentary. They're amazing.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

There are some things in Japanese daily life that the world can learn from. The Japanese have no problem picking up ideas from Europe and other regions. So, the rest of the world should also consider taking a close look at Japan's lifestyle. I'm hoping the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics will expose this lifestyle more.

@unassumingaccount395

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald McFarland If only Japan didn't have such huge debt they, we could honestly see a much better scenario for the olympics than how it is now, but I think it will still be really good!

@brandonlee7279

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly japan in the 80’s look so modern

@eddenoy321

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandonlee7279 Not everything was modern. In the 80's quite a few people still lived with septic tank toilets that were pumped out out each week. This was the case even inside the urban core. I don't know about today, but I think there still is older housing like that.

@MrWalker1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika what are some specific examples?

I was born in the 90's and haven't lived in Japan but it still felt very nostalgic. It was a simpler time.

This makes me tear up and I dont know why 😥

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Great Video. This is may sound weird but I love the background music and style of this video. It reminds me of those old 1980's late 70's documentaries I used to love to watch as a child.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

TREEEWIZARD That is a famous Japanese flite player. I selected one of his songs.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

TREEEWIZARD Glad you enjoyed it. I still live in the area and the daughters are grown. I have one granddaughter now.

@eddenoy321

5 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika Do you think that Japan is a good choice for the older Western retiree ? (my wife is Japanese).

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

Well, here are some things to consider. The country is very safe and the Japanese respect old people very much. The winters are cold in some parts of the country, so a warmer climate might be nicer. Also, language may be a concern . The Japanese in general are poor English speakers, so finding friends to speak with might be an issue.

@femaletrouble

4 жыл бұрын

I love it but it's making me SO SAD.

I remember Japan like this. This is nostalgic. 1980s Notice no computers - only piles of paper on the top of the desks. Paper everywhere. Piles of paper and books in the office. I remember well. Japan was exciting and vibrant before the economic crash. Everything was so positive and hopeful and happy. Japan was full of energy and excitement for today and hope for the future. After the economic crash in the 1990s, Japan never seemed to recover. Now, things seem so slow and so old and so little vitality. It is sad in some ways and nice in other ways.

@zoosktrain1969

5 жыл бұрын

Explorer Mike when things were normal

@Crabking19

5 жыл бұрын

Japan are depressing nowadays. The genuine happiness are gone. Full of worries, loneliness and depression. I think it's not only Japan but tye whole world as well. Full of hate and greed.

@sriharshau1912

5 жыл бұрын

@@Crabking19 That I believe is nostalgia

@barebarekun161

4 жыл бұрын

My dad used to work in Tokyo-Chiba area from late 95 to May 1996. Yeah it was and probably still gloomy places. 90s work clothes didn't helped either,lots of grey suits. 2011 Fukushima Meltdown is still ongoing issue with some Japanese people have doubts whether it's still safe to live in Japan at all. Why they have to use nuclear power in such a vulnerable place middle of the pacific with active volcanoes landslides typhoons and earthquakes,I'll never know...

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Very good points. I feel the same way.

This is beautiful, Ron. I’m glad people like you have been around at different points of history to show future generations how people have lived 🙂

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Sean Dyer I'm glad you enjoyed it. Those two daughters are now grown and I have one granddaughter. We now live near there in southern Tokyo. Life hasn't changed that much.

Those girls casually riding down the street in unicycles at 8:10 was really interesting haha. Thanks for letting us peer into your past and life in Japan, Ronald-san! A nice piece of history here, sir.

I was there in the early to mid 80s and miss it! I was stationed on the USS Midway and spent all my time in Tokyo while there. Best times of my life!

@orangedac

6 жыл бұрын

Have you played the arcade game : 1943 - The Battle of Midway Its the one arcade game i remember playing from back in the 80s.

@slein1055

6 жыл бұрын

31337 TV have you ever considered going back?

@andrewwebster3628

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit I’ve been on the midway! Decommissioned but that’s insane that it was in Tokyo

@ikaros4203

4 жыл бұрын

Multipass

Vintage blogger, it's really nice

Man 80s 90s 00s Japan must've been sublime

Those girls on unicycles tho!! Great video, wistful music, a trip into Japan's luxurious bubble economy of the 80s. I feel like I caught a glimpse of what a live action version of Maison Ikkoku or Kimagure Orange Road might look like.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Those girls on the unibikes just happened to be going by when the camera was running. Life is not so different now. I still live very near there. The daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter.

@davoid96

5 жыл бұрын

ToruKun1 I was looking for a comment about the unicycles

@ismaelgarcia8243

4 жыл бұрын

Lucky I caught this comment.. those two animes are two of my absolute favorites ❤ this does indeed seem like an accurate real-life peek into those worlds and the time period they were set in. No wonder I like this video so much..

@ismaelgarcia8243

4 жыл бұрын

@@beanburger5689 I know exactly where your profile pic is from! 🤣 Good to know this vid brought in some good company

@ismaelgarcia8243

4 жыл бұрын

@@beanburger5689 Charlie Tanner Agreed 👌 I'm happy I've found this video for that exact reason. Down-to-earth and realistic perspectives on both pre and post recession Japan (be it in real life captures or animation) captivate me more than any fantasy-type stuff ever could

Love that’ 80s cheese music so much nostalgia

@erictko85

3 жыл бұрын

opposite of cheese

2017: no 2018: mmm no 2019: ok i'll put this video in recommendations

@mithlesh7042

4 жыл бұрын

It's worth it tho

@thatcoffee

4 жыл бұрын

Feed DDOS Ever I got this in my recommended around 1 year ago and now again. Not complaining tho

@1985Viggen

4 жыл бұрын

1945: BOOOOM!!!!

Arrived in Japan in 1984. Have lived in Yokohama ever since. This video brings back lots of memories! Was an excellent time to be a young adult in Japan before the economic bubble burst.

@brianmessemer2973

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a dream. I just commented to Mr. McFarland above that I was jealous he got to live in Japan during the bubble. I lived in Hachioji and then in Yamato City in Kanagawa from 2005-2008, met my wife there. Since then we've lived near where I grew up in a suburb of NYC. We're both teachers and have summers off so we spend a month in Japan with my wife's family. I'm very luck to get still get to spend part of my year in the place I love so much, and with my second family and visiting with old friends. As a person who deeply loves Japan, I feel both nostalgia and loss for the bubble, a time I never actually lived though, although my wife grew up in it so I feel I've lived vicariously through her. I imagine the hustle and bustle, the unbridled positivity in the air and in all the people. Japanese people are the most wonderful people in the world, and yet their society has been on hard times for over 25 years. I can't even imagine how much more delightful they'd be if they had more reason to be positive and cheerful rather than the way they are now, somewhat like embers resigned to merely glow after the end of a bright hot fire. I wonder how your life is now, and I hope you are living happily in Yokohama.

@glennscannell8802

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever watch the Glenn Scannell reality show about me (Glenn) and my family, it took place in the 1990s, filmed in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the houses we lived in was a two-story house, I rode bicycles, BMX & mountain bikes, struggling with mental health issues, drinking a lot coffee, spending time with family and friends ?

we need a sequel to Ron's Life in Japan

@ronmcfarlandUnika

Жыл бұрын

I thought about it, but Japan and my life hasn't changed that much. The daughters are grown though and we have two granddaughters.

Your video got me so teary eyed, even though I was only born in 1989. I love the 80s and I love Japan! Thanks for sharing. You do know how to make a good video! :)

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. It is amazing people are interested in that video that I made so many years ago.

wow... thanks youtube algorithm, a wholesome man sharing about his life with a couple hundred subs. Liked the video :)

I love these historical vids. My Uncle was stationed in Japan many times during the 80's and he told me a lot of stories about being in Japan. Part of my initial interest in Japanese culture came from that. I wish I could have seen it, was a different time. Though a lot of things about Japan have not changed at all.

You should go back and film the same locations angles for a side by side to see what had changed.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Something to think about. I'm older too and the daughters are grown.

@Andres33AU

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika It looks like most of the trains there now are above or under ground, as I don't remember seeing any level crossings (in Tokyo at least) when I went last year.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

@@Andres33AU Yes, even now there are level train track crossings.

@pavleradovanovic9841

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika if you can you should do it. Id love to see it now

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

@@pavleradovanovic9841 I'm in that area from time to time. You will not see much change. Some shops have changed, the train station has been upgraded, but the crowds are about the same. Anyway there will be few surprises.

What a gem. Thanks for sharing.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

Thank you for using a tripod or just having a steady hand. Too many people waste their film by making it shaky. I really appreciate this footage. Thank you.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. Yes, I used a tripod for all the scenes. Ron

Me: born in 1999 KZread: watch a video of 1980's Japan Me: why? KZread : JUST WATCH

@tilenstupar4659

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah ...sometimes i wish i could have power to time travel to diffrent periods.there to many diffrent interesting periods in time....

@jasonarmstrong5750

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just shouldn’t question it, just go with it

@joziepozie5178

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt've minded going on a week long bender through Tokyo at the peak of the bubble and economic triumphalism. Would be a ride.

Lovely video. It really transports you to this beautiful, peaceful moment of your lives. Appreciate you sharing this with us!

This is pretty interesting I must say, I'm really into this decade as well as other countries

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Shadowdragon 37 Glad you enjoyed it. My children are all grown up now.

Wow, no people staring at their hands! People communicating in the lunch room face to face because there are no PC's! Thanks for the video!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

John Doe Yes, that was many years ago before PC's or Smart phones. Thanks for your comments.

@toxy3580

4 жыл бұрын

No PCs? The IBM PC was released in 1980.

Not so different from Japan now. Sure, some of the fashions and hairstyles have changed, and I noticed the 7-11 didn't have automatic doors, but it's really pretty similar to what I've experienced over the last 25 years or so. But I would say, given the demographic shift, that elderly people have many more recreational and social options in Japan now...

@DjAmaratziOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

If I'm correct he still resides in Japan too so maybe he changed his mind.

@LMB222

2 жыл бұрын

7-11 didn't have an automatic door‽ That's unexcusable!

Spectacular reportage! Loved the pace of the editing!

Truly a priceless gem from such an era to come across, and it's amazing you took the time to document and archive your experiences back then. Thanks for the upload; I'm a millennial myself but it's absolutely intriguing to watch videos like these.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

Great. I'm glad you like it. Even though I made that a very long time ago, I think many of the things I present are applicable today.

I wonder where these people are now...all these years later. I hope they’re happy :)

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

My wife and I live just over the Tamagawa River in Tokyo. The two daughters are grown, live nearby and I have one granddaughter. Yes, we are all happy, thanks.

@brownbeaner8005

6 жыл бұрын

Sir Nippleton McSugarteets when you finna upload brethren?

@Jordanectomy

6 жыл бұрын

Isaac Flores I’ll try to this weekend fam gg

@brownbeaner8005

6 жыл бұрын

Sir Nippleton McSugarteets ight bet cutie

@brownbeaner8005

6 жыл бұрын

Stromae the brethren actually dropped something, you should check it out.

it would be so interesting if you did a video talking about changes in japan since the 80s!

Dude, the soundtrack makes this whole thing. I LOVE this video. Thank you for sharing with us

Thank you for this wonderful video!

This is really lovely. Thank you for uploading this. Hope you, your family and your granddaughter are doing well. I'm excited to return to Japan for a holiday in 2021 after the Olympics.

OMG this is amazing, it's literally across the street from where I used to work! It's so interesting to see the area from decades ago. Thanks a lot for keeping the video up!

めちゃくちゃ地元でビックリした！ アップロードありがとうございます！！！ This is my hometown! Thank you for uploaded!!!

Thank you for this! It's a great time capsule clip as well as good insight to life in Japan!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

James Osterberg Glad it was both interesting and informative.

Very nice and relaxing video. Love scenes from the 1980s, especially Japan. Thanks a lot, Ron!

Thank you, Ronald! These captures are just beautiful.

The music you put behind this is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your treasured memories from your time in Japan. I recently spent a year in Japan in 2017 and it was life-changing but I've always wanted to know what it looked like in the 80s/90s. Thank you for allowing us to take a look at how the country looked :)

@ronmcfarlandUnika

3 жыл бұрын

We still live near there. Here's more of that music. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qV0M1mktaWobQ.html

greetings from norway, great video, hope you can do a new modern version, would be fun to compare

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

someone That one was hard work for me, but you have a good idea. I'm still in Japan, but the children are grown and I have one granddaughter.

This was great! Seemed professional enough to me... like I was watching a special on NHK or something. Well done! Both Japan and peaceful footage from the 80s makes me smile!

Thank you for creating this and sharing it with the world. Absolutely remarkable. 🙇

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I made it around 1988. We still live near there and now have one granddaughter.

This was a fantastic video, and what a great candid view of Japan from the past. Thank you so much for making and sharing this!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm still in Japan near there. The daughter are grown and we have one granddaughter.

1:22, ahh the days when you could literally just denote with a guide map exactly where you live in a broadcasted video.

@someguy2744

4 жыл бұрын

Straight up doxed himself.

@Death_Korps_Officer

3 жыл бұрын

@@someguy2744 Well, we are talking about a video from the '80s. Don't think things are exactly the same after 40 years.

@someguy2744

3 жыл бұрын

@@Death_Korps_Officer Fair point.

@mashy712

3 жыл бұрын

Like that they show the blueprints of the apartment to give people an idea of what its expect to live.... Today, they are mostly removed because terrorist :(

I love this. Thanks for sharing!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Interesting how some things don't change much. My two daughters are now grown, and I have one granddaughter though. We now live near there, just over a river in southern Tokyo.

Truly a gem, sir. Perfectly preserved snapshots of the past with sweet, calming music. Fantastic work. Thank you!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is very nice to say, as I'm not a professional movie maker and had no budget. Just me.

This was so delightful to watch. Thank you!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. So, fascinating that it is still interesting today, over 30 years later. We still live near there, and we have one granddaughter.

Thanks for posting this, very interesting window into life in 80's Japan.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Not so different in many ways from today.

Great video, many thanks! I lived and worked in Tokyo between 2004 and 2007, and I also met my Chinese wife so Japan has a special place in my memory. We live in China at the moment but we regularly visit Japan.

@kishore369

4 жыл бұрын

How do China and Japan compare ? What are the major differences and similarities ? Just curious

@andersnilsson7917

4 жыл бұрын

@@kishore369 Chinese are much or like westerners in their mindset, especially in northern China. Japan is really complicated and I never got to understand their culture. China is poorer, ruder, less developed but more easy to understand. More like a very poor European country. Don't believe in the facade that is Shanghai, most of China is still under developed, especially people's mindset. Very much dog eat dog mentality but in Japan safety or honesty is never an issue.

@liozzlee

4 жыл бұрын

@@andersnilsson7917 So what's the primary reason for you settle in China ?

@yux.tn.3641

4 жыл бұрын

I think comparing China/Japan is like comparing Northern European countries and Southern European countries? maybe?

@andersnilsson7917

4 жыл бұрын

@@yux.tn.3641 Much more extreme difference. Like comparing a North European country with a traditional African country. Japan is really different, for good and sometimes bad.

This was so calming. Honestly it allowed a lot of my daily worries to just fade away while watching it. You have a beautiful family and I'm sure it only got more beautiful as you all grew older together to today and the family expanded. I appreciate you sharing this video. Best wishes to you and yours.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the daughters are grown now, and we have one granddaughter. If you're interested, here is where the music came from. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qV0M1mktaWobQ.html

thanks. you made a great video here. captured a moment of an era long gone. you cannot replicate this.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

11 ай бұрын

Yes, the children have grown, the cars and dress have all changed. Glad you enjoyed it.

I just love this movie. It is a great portrait of daily life in Japan. Also reminds me of my childhood in Singapore.

This is amazing! I'm so glad you recorded all of this. You probably never thought at the time that there would be a means to share this to the world 30+ years later. I wasn't alive in the 80s, and I don't live in Kawasaki. This is as close as I can get to experiencing what it was like at a specific moment in time at a specific place. Thank you!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I now live very near Kawasaki, in southern Tokyo. The two daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter. We now have a very large, extended family around Tokyo which is very nice.

@SwerveX8

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you and your family are doing well! I'm so sorry for my late response. Hope you all have a very nice day! ^_^

@TheKiwiJobes

6 жыл бұрын

Thats lovely to hear! would be awesome to see an updated video, how your life has changed since then.

@TheKiwiJobes

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald McFarland Also it's interesting how you said you wouldn't retire in Japan yet here you are all cozy in Tokyo ;)

such a beautiful nostalgic video... one of my favorite videos to watch on KZread, hands down.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I made it in 1988 when my children were small. Still live near there, but live has changed greatly, mostly for the better.

That was an amazing mini documentary, well made! I thoroughly enjoyed this window into 80s daily life in Japan! Thanks for sharing Mr McFarland! Kind regards from The Netherlands

I was born in the 90s and have lived in Mexico all my life, but seeing this is heartwarming, thanks for showing a bit of your life in Japan in the 80s , thank you Ron, its beautiful.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. We still live in Japan near where I made that video.

This video made me realize just how little has changed since the 80s.

This video is so sweet and well made. You can tell this guy worked hard to live well in Japan. This video comforted me during my trip to Fukuoka. Thanks so much~

@ronmcfarlandUnika

11 ай бұрын

That's great. I'm glad it was helpful for your trip to Fukuoka. Although I made the video around 1988, much of it is still valid today. Thank you very much for your comments.

This video is so calming and educational! I absolutely love it!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad enjoyed it. We need a little calm in our current unstable global environment.

I liked this video so much. Thanks KZread algorithm for recommending this to me after two years.

Uh oh, you might have an influx of viewers as your video suddenly appeared in my list of recommended videos by KZread :) I’m glad I stumbled upon it though, it’s so calm and wholesome :). Best wishes to you Ron and thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing! This is so heartwarmnig, I love it!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm still in Japan. The daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter.

Very relaxing I love this video, First time watching it and its helping me get thru this quarantine situation! Thank you!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, these are strange times. Here in Japan is similar. We still live near where the video was made and life hasn't changed that much. Thanks for the comment.

Why does the tune in the background feel so nostalgic?

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

It is from Sojiro and very classic. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qV0M1mktaWobQ.html

Great Video, I am from Taiwan now I living in Australia over 20 years, I've been to Japan few times I also speaking a little Japanese and I love it very much, English & Japanese are most of beautiful languages in the world, it's interesting to discover history of Japan especially after world war II how Japan growing up for all industries in 90's we can see many leading products and ideas are MADE in JAPAN, proud of Japan, I hope you'll continue enjoy your life in Japan, thank you Ronald

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I made it many years ago. The daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter. Still live near there. It has been over 40 years now.

That was a fascinating video to watch, nice to see how somethings still look very much the same and how other things/places move on.

This is an amazing and beautiful time capsule. Thank you for sharing this. It's truly inspiring.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I made in around 1988 when my children were young.

This was really relaxing for some reason.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

I think the music has a lot to do with it. Glad it was relaxing.

My memories are from the late 80's but this video was pretty nostalgic. I was more in the city in Sumida. Never visited Kawasaki but now I have a good friend that lives there so I guess I should. Anyway, I came across your video randomly and I have no idea why. KZread/Google algorithm must be broken since I was looking up audio equipment. Cheers

I loved this video! Thanks for sharing. I hope you share another video like this or something !

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Onyx Garcia aThanks. I enjoyed making it. I still live near there, but the children are grown and I have one granddaughter.

Thank you for making this video! I really loooove it!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I made in around 1988. We still live near there and life hasn't changed that much.

I'm from Europe and though I was born in 1993, I still feel kind of nostalgic watching this video. And the background music is just splendid! Thank you :)

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The music is from Sojiro. You can find more of his music on the internet. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qV0M1mktaWobQ.html

Japan in 80's already had had all the facilities and infrastructures that Korean could have at the end of 90s.''

@ronmcfarlandUnika

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Oh Only been to Korea once but a 10 year difference is probably about right.

@MrWalker1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika Japan more developed than Korea?

@klnsbl

4 жыл бұрын

MrWalker1000 in most things, yes.

@kishore369

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrWalker1000 I have seen videos of Tokyo and Seoul , Tokyo looks better than Seoul but Seoul is the only City that comes close to Tokyo.

@SuperTbonety

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrWalker1000 not very much today but back in the 80s it definitely was

What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing it.

This video is so soothing. Thank you so much for this.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The music was from Sojiro. Have a look at this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmGCra5tadnWirg.html

I love this! Vlogging before its time! I've never been to Japan, but this really makes me want to time travel and visit during this time.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Japan is a very safe country, so life is very stable here. I still live in Japan, very near where that video was made. The daughters are grown and I have one granddaughter.

@autumnmartinez684

5 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika Nice! I think I'll visit soon! Congrats on your grandbaby! I wish you and your family good health ☺

Time really flies so fast... i remembered a life like this when I was a kid living in japan with my family. Exactly like in the video

@ronmcfarlandUnika

7 жыл бұрын

doug house Glad it brought back good memories.

Thank you for sharing your life story with us...

@ronmcfarlandUnika

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

How awesome. Thank you for posting this.

Love this video! How difficult must it have been to film and edit this back then? I'm glad you did it though. Wonderful to see a snippet of life from a different generation, a different place and a different time! Hope you have a nice day Mr Ronald!

very nice video.thank you for uploading . This video tells us that the "lost decade" is not over. Because the scenery in this video is almost the same as the current scenery in Japan.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, many things haven't changed that much. We still still live near there. The daughters are grown and we have one granddaughter.

Such an adorable family. I like how simple and clear the narration is. The background music is also perfect for the setup. The whole video has a peaceful vibe which somehow transfers the sense of calm to the viewer. Very enjoyable video to watch. Wishing you all the best.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was make in the late 1980s. The daughters are grown now and we have one granddaughter. We still live near there in southern Tokyo, so the lifestyle hasn't changed that much.

thank you for letting everybody see this. it is incredible and priceless.

@ronmcfarlandUnika

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. The children are now grown and I have one granddaughter. We all still live pretty close to there in southern Tokyo.

Ron, you should recreate the video man..

@Myacckt

4 жыл бұрын

Daigo YES this pls!!!!

Hi, I'm an argentinian youtuber looking for footage of japan in the 80s. Can I use your footage in my video? I'll give the credit. Thanks

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please feel free to use it. I'm flattered that you liked it.😀

@MatiasParkman

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcfarlandUnika thanks! great work

Very well produced film. Thanks for sharing!

Videos like this are gems! One way to "time travel". Love it!

@ronmcfarlandUnika

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We're still in Japan. We live just over a river in southern Tokyo now.