You're only 29, aren't you? Of course nothing is too late at that age!

@GeekyAfros

Ай бұрын

She has a ways to go I’m about to be 49 in July and you can forever reinvent yourself and stay ever so young depending on how we treat our bodies

You saying that our ancestors experiencing joy through us when we try new things is so beautiful

"I feel everything, everywhere, all at once'' - I felt that. Thanks for another wonderful video xx

Those words you said about the core message.. I teared up😢 I'm in the moment in life where I feel really lost and I don't know what I want. But what I'll do now is I'll think about the core message I want to bring through me existing in the world

You’re doing it right. I moved around a lot & ignored naysayers. When Covid happened and travel stopped those naysayers said they wished they did what I did. Your Tokyo apt may be small but will bring u the sweetest best memories there. Enjoy every second and all the good ppl u meet. Good vibes & respect fellow traveler in SoCal - Mel ps . Do it all

Traditionally, Japanese happiness was the feeling that arose when making a baby happy. In traditional Japanese society, babies were the source of happiness. This was extended not only to babies but to all other people, and people linked their actions to "the meaning of life."

I absolutely love your videos and can't wait to hear more about how your dance career is going. I also have dance aspirations and I'm in my late 20s. You're making me really listen to the voice that I often block out, as I was encouraged not to pursue my dreams as I was 'too clever' to be a dancer. I feel like if I had somebody like you to listen to when I was younger, my life would look very different now.

Thank you for sharing your video. Stay blessed.

You're really inspiring to me ❤ We are the same age and I know that I have to just *do it* and I'm going to. Thank you! Enjoy your beautiful life in Japan. I hope I can start mine soon 😃

I feel so old at 37..and unable to do what I want. But I think what I still want is to move to Japan even though I didn't accomplish it in my 20s like originally planned. I love Japan, I visit often. Just not sure how to execute without a bachelors degree.

@x_x-dm2lk

Ай бұрын

One option is the student visa. There are a lot of options of what to study that would qualify you for that visa, including the language programs (37 is not at all old for the studies, plenty of adult learners doing it). It can be issued for a term of a few months to 2 years per visa, and is extendable, and you can legally work part time while on it (up to 28h/w, or more on holidays); by continuing to study, or by finding an employment that would qualify you for a work visa, you can be in Japan for many years and may eventually become eligible for permanent residency. Another (temporary) option is the new "digital nomad" visa: if you are employed (or self-employed) and can show a certain level of annual income, you may get this visa to stay in Japan 6 months at a time.That's good as a trial, and in that case you don't quit the existing employment. Yet another option is if you want to start a business in Japan (the "business manager visa"). Also, in Japanese immigration there's a point system where if you get a certain number of points - you can apply for permanent residency in 1 or 3 years (instead of the usual 10). That system has many different factors that determine the total points, not just the level of education. It's worth looking at what is in it, there is even a calculator online (something like Japan PR calculator). Good luck!

I look forward to these videos every week!

You're never too old to learn. Learning something new stimulates our lives and keeps the brain active and well 🙏. I'm studying Japanese and I love it. I love the culture and rich history. I feel that Japanese language and culture is a life long learning experience ⛩️🎎🌸 You look so happy 😊 🫶

Another Misako vlog!!! Love it!

This is amazing! Thank you for continuing to show your journey of self-care, learning and just becoming your best self!

beautiful!! i'll be in tokyo for one month for work in july, i'm beyond excited!

Finding peace of mind opens your heart to you. Step by step we all return to One. Happy for you!

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Love love love this!

@briankasai1117

Ай бұрын

@@MisakoEnvela so do I. Its for me as well!

I am absolutely loving this footage of you running and showing us the view. It almost got me up and running😂 Hope to see more running footage 🦋

Always love your channel! Actually you know what, you kind of sold me with the language tutors, I'm learning Spanish and if I took even one or two lessons where they could clarify my questions that would actually be very helpful to me, even though I'm not a beginner. Also love that you went on a little excursion, would love to see more of those for sure!

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

So happy to know you’re enjoying the videos! Thank you so much for being here. 🫂🫂🫂 Yesss, having a tutor is an absolute game-changer. It’s nice to have the lessons shaped around what you want to learn and gain clarity on so that you can progress in your self-studies. I highly recommend it! And noted on the excursions❤️❤️ I am so glad you liked seeing that and will make sure to capture more for you!!

Thank you for your videos Misako. You inspire me to take the leap and just go for it! I'm starting swimming lessons this summer as a full grown adult lol. i hope to live abroad one day 😀

I think, the things I take most from the few videos Ive watched. Is to prioritize, your self, your well being, and not to be afraid to learn, grow and open your eyes up to the possibility of the potential. Of course it helps that you are in the country I had the chance to go to when I was younger, but decided that I should meet the expectations of my parents rather than those of myself. These videos are great, and I look forward to each new one, and will roll back to the older ones when there is time

A wonderful inspirational video from a cute positive girl❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing your joy

It's so beautiful there. You're probably feeling the connectedness to your Japanese ancestors. Enjoy your journey. I'm trying to get back into sewing. I'm going to take sewing and upholtery classes. I love interior design and making my place feel like home:-) Thanks for the reminder.

Love seeing you thrive in Tokyo 💛 missing you and sending so so much love 🫶🏽

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

You've been on my mind a lot my dear. We have to catch up on FaceTime or something. Love you and miss you girl!

Misako yu amaze me

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you!!! Just doing my best🥹

We love Japan! Do your thing! 🥰 We spent the month of November 2023 in Japan last year and going again in August. 🥰⛩️

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

I'm so excited for you guys!! You're going to have the BEST time😍😍

oh my gosh, the greenery you showed on your run is so gorgeous! i think its interesting that such a small country with a huge population can still have such lush greenery everywhere. i’m from the midwest of the U.S and the only greenery i’m surrounded by is flat land with corn and soybean fields😂 do you feel like japan prioritizes nature more compared to the U.S?

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Right?!?! The parks are probably my favorite thing about living here. 🥹 We don’t have many parks where I’m from (Los Angeles) either!! You know, this is a great question. From my perspective, yes they do, but you inspired me to look this up. It’s true! Check this out: www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/whyutokyo/wj_002.html

Highly recommend to watch anime to get used to sounds of the language. It’s not the most sophisticated sounds but definitely it helps

Would you be open to sharing what has helped you focus more for learning? Thanks!

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Yes! I believe the things that have made the biggest impact were: 1. I stopped mindlessly scrolling and indulging in so much short-form content. I found that it was really hurting my attention span. 2. I started forcing myself to actually finish things. For example, if I began reading an article, I would push myself to finish it even if I lost interest after 2 minutes. This helps re-train my brain to complete tasks and stay focused on one subject for longer periods. 3. I put my phone in a different room or turned it off while I worked. Creating a bit of friction between myself and the things that typically distract me has been beneficial. 4. I reduced my sugar intake and returned to a plant-based diet. 5. When I want to distract myself or avoid a task, I try to get to the root of why and address that. Sometimes it's not that we CAN'T focus on something; it's that the idea of doing it overwhelms us and we want to avoid being overwhelmed. For example, I used to avoid video editing because the thought of dedicating an entire day to it was overwhelming. Now, I spread the task over 2-3 days, making it more manageable and less daunting. I hope these tips are helpful, Sarah! xx

@sarahb5013

Ай бұрын

@@MisakoEnvela Super helpful! Thank you!

with your tutor, do you ask them to make the lesson plans or do you know what you want to do and tell them?

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

This is a great question! I told them both what I’d like to work on. With Kanako, I asked her if we could go over sentence structure and that’s exactly what we did! With Rica Sensei, I asked her if we could practice conversations and wanted to learn more about Kanji, and that’s exactly what we did! You can also let them lead and decide what to teach for the day, if that’s what you prefer 🙏🏽

Feel ya on not being able to mask feelings vs when we were younger lol

What you said about allowing yourself to follow joy and your ancestors will experience it too.. wow 🤍 really hits home especially for those whose families have sacrificed so much/experienced a lot of struggle. It can be difficult to pursue happiness and not feel guilty about it

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

I really do believe this! 🤎 I used to carry a lot of guilt about it, but now I realize that our joy is revolutionary! We will only continue the cycle if we reject experiencing it. 🫂 I’m sending you a big hug! Live your life to the fullest. They would want you to. ❤️