One thing I can say about the culture in the land of the rising sun, they exalt their fullest expression in every human activity. The manner in which they serve food, so very gracious in their hospitality, the cleanliness, orderliness in public transportation and basic business operations, the museums and art culture STELLAR. I wish you all the absolute best in your journey Misako-san, thank you, infinite blessings.

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Wow wow wow! You summarized this SO perfectly. Thank you for taking the time to comment these beautiful words and I could not agree more. I am wishing you all the best on your journey as well, Michelle-san! Thank you so much for being here. 🤍

The growing sound of music by the end of the video was SO special 😳

This video is so beautiful. While I was working at a café in Osaka yesterday (the café I’ve made a part of my daily routine), I came to the same realization that Japan is the country I will spend most of my time in every year. The way things shifted for me immediately when I landed. I spent a month in Vietnam, could not leave the bed. It was the STRANGEST thing. My husband experienced the same thing. No matter how much we slept the night before, we just couldn’t get up or get anything done. Like the energy of the place completely depleted us and made us irritable. We kept extending our stay there saying ok maybe it will get better and it never did. We decided one night to book a ticket to Japan and 2 days later we got on the plane at 1am to head here. The minute I landed in Japan, my body naturally woke up at 4:30-5am (this NEVER happened to me before). I look forward to creating daily and going to the café to work on client work. I look forward to just getting outside and walking and just observing. I started to enjoy creating again. I started to plan social media posts after giving up on it years ago. We’ve been travelling full-time for 4 years and this is the first place that has ever made us feel this way. It’s mind-blowing. It’s almost like we are in our prime! And this is no shade to Vietnam. It is a beautiful country. It’s more an understanding of what I feel in Vietnam, someone else may feel in Japan and what I feel in Japan, someone else may feel in Vietnam. The important thing is feeling a place for yourself and listening to that inner voice of what aligns and don’t align with YOU specifically.

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

I wish you could see the smile on my face as I'm reading your story! I am so, SO deeply happy to know that you both feel this way. I haven't been to Vietnam yet, but I resonate with everything you're saying about Japan! Even waking up at 4:30 am! I thought that would fade, but it hasn't! I completely agree with what you've said: "The important thing is feeling a place for yourself and listening to that inner voice of what aligns and doesn’t align with YOU specifically." You're 10000% right. I'm so glad that you've fallen back in love with creating and have found a routine that inspires and energizes you in Osaka. I'm so excited for you both, and I am rooting for you guys as well! I just subscribed and can't wait to see Osaka through both of your eyes! Sending love from Tokyo 🫶🏽

@dv52528

Ай бұрын

Have you guys ever hear of astrocartography? Travelling to a specific location based on your natal chart. Google if you can, it's so interesting !

@NomadicIslanders

Ай бұрын

@@MisakoEnvelathank you, your response really made my day ❤

Takeaways from the video 1. Commit 2. Do it with intention (thoughtfulness) 3. Take time to enjoy the little things 4. Take pride in what you do

I spent a few weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto last year and I truly agree with all of this (including the cute elder interactions). I really enjoyed your video, makes me miss Japan!

First of all: THANK YOU! Your videos are just so amazing. You are actually influencing me in a very good way. I actually have forwarded your channel to this guy, living in the USA, that is totally lost in his ways. He feels people are fake and the USA is so violent. He feels that he does not fit in. So send him a link from your channel, so he sees there are other places in the world that might be more fitting for him. But not only this, but your calmness and great words inspire me to do more. I am a 50-year-old Dutch guy living in Berlin Germany, and I just lost my job after 16 years, and I am trying to see what to do now. Your videos are doing positive things in my life. That scene with the beetle and the older Japanese lady brought tears to my eyes( Yes, I am a crier) These little things, are actually so big. Appreciating a beautiful jade colored beetle . Thank you so much, Enjoy making more videos, and thank you for taking us all on your journey. Greetings from Berlin 😀

If there ever was a video on KZread that I relate to, it is this one! I lived in Japan. It had changed my life, and has stayed with me through different struggles, and up and downs. For the past few years I have really zoned in of lifelong dreams of what I have always wanted to do and think about what I bring to the world. How do I want to give back? I have known for a while now, but never implemented the plan….until now. I have always had these goals in my head, but never acted on them. It is also important to live the life you deserve! And now have now taking my plans into action. My mental and mindset has shifted. I have always gave a 110 percent into everything I do….but WHAT YOU DO is what makes the difference. So I am moving back to Japan and following my dreams, and my heart, because “Life is short and the world is wide”. It’s not what the world holds for you, it’s what you bring to it”. But is important to make sure that you are in an environment that will help you flourish, help you thrive. Japan is that place for me, it always will be. ❤

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Heavy on the 'WHAT you do is what makes the difference!' That line really hit me🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I'm so happy to read that you understand what I am trying to convey and relate to my words. And even HAPPIER to read that you're moving back and following your dreams. To a place where you feel like you can THRIVE. You deserve this!! Japan is this place for me, too. Sending you lots of love on your journey back. I am so proud of you!!!

@TiatheDreamer4ever

Ай бұрын

@@MisakoEnvela thank you for your inspiring words and your channel it’s a rare gem !

I 100% get what youre trying to convey about being in Japan and its affect on your motivation, inspiration and drive through the barriers that held you back in the past. As a creative, I get it. Tokyo is a self-sustaining creatives paradise and ecosystem on a huge level

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

You totally get what I'm saying!! "Self-sustaining creatives paradise and ecosystem" is the PERFECT way to describe this place. It truly, TRULY is 🤍

I'm a Gerontologist. Older adults are my peeps. Love em! Love that moment. Love these vlogs. I was doing my hair and came across your videos.

Japan changed my life. I have lived, worked, studied and traveled the world. Japan is different. Rude and disrespectful tourism is changing this dynamic however.

2:30 while i was walking through osaka, i also looked for these small, ambient noises. crows cawing, people talking.

I never been to Tokyo ! It looks soo cool ! The interaction in the beginning was cute ! This video popped up on my homepage randomly ! Last year I traveled out of the country for the first time (ended up going to London twice) and what I noticed is when I am back in the states (ATL) I feel more tense and even no urge to get out like that (except for the gym and errands (including my maintenance appointments like nails and etc)). When I was in Europe I was a lot more relaxed and willing to step out of my comfort zone more ! Plus I felt the urge to learn a new language (French for my Paris visit this year) and even started seeing myself explore more. It is weird but cool how one trip made me feel DIFFERENT ! I think I was always nervous to travel as a black woman, but I really had a good experience ! I do need to visit Tokyo one day !

@FrozenNicole

Ай бұрын

I agree completely I have never traveled outside the USA however, Im doing something that I have put off for years out of fear but I in the works of accepting an ALT position in Japan... Going to go there no knowing anyone the most scared and nervous I felt but been avoiding it due to my own self doubt as a black women... I do not know if you just want to visit short term or long term but if your trying to find an easier path into Japan and ALT is the best option.. pay will not be very high but with rent less then 500 USD i believe its worth the risk

I’m in love with this content Misako truly inspirational ❤thank you so very much

Ahh these videos you do is such a breath of fresh air. I always wanted to go to japan.

you know I’ll be sitting here watching everytime Misako drops a new video! Love the consistency and the way you talk! So much! Please keep the good work, it’s like I’m back in Japan again every time watching your Japan content. (even though I just came back from Japan a week ago😂) Love from China❤

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and support, Paul!! ✨✨✨ I'm glad I can provide you with a window into Japan until you return again :)

As a creative, I resonate with all you have expressed 100%…even 150%. Reflecting on myself with what you’ve said, it really feels like I’ve only been giving 80% due to my sensitivity of my environment and feeling ‘restrained’ in a way but I’m praying to God and trusting Him with the path He has for me. Thank you for your videos that validate the way I feel most of the time. Arigato, mahalo and mabuhay 🤙🏽

自分のコンフォートゾーンを克服する means overcoming your comfort zone. I learned that in Japan and found more of myself an path 変身 Transform who I'm.

Your video truly speaks volumes to me. I've been in love with Japan since I was younger but life has never allowed me to experience traveling there yet, even though I've always felt called there. Personally I can defiantly understand the changes your speaking of as I'm experiencing some of that same longing myself. This video was truly Inspiring thank you for sharing :)

First, you look absolutely amazing. Your first video of this series you looked worried and stressed. I mean that with the utmost respect. But as these videos go on you are looking so strong and confident. Just radiant. Can't wait for the next installment.

Love your videos! The quality is beautiful

woow i needed to hear this. ive felt this way my whole life and literally a couple weeks ago reached my breaking point and im ready to build up my passion. thank you for your perspective 💞

There is a reason why Japan is a comfortable place for people all over the world. When the Creator created the Earth and created the land, he first conducted various experiments on a small island so that humans could thrive in nature. If something was missing, he dropped meteorites to fill it in, and spread the successful environment to all landmasses. In other words, it is because Japan was the template. Japan has everything. Therefore, what happens in Japan also happens in the world, and what happens in the world also leads to Japan. This applies not only to the material world, but also to the spiritual world.

@fujigoko007

Ай бұрын

That's a delusion. The truth is that what happens in the world remains in Japan. Japan is a place where losers from all over the world end up. In the past, many fallen Chinese dynasties ended up here. Right now, the whole world is a loser.

Misako, I had to watch this TWICE! Everything you said in this video resonated so deeply with me. I’m so over operating my life on 80%. Let’s see what 100% is like! Also, you’re the first person I ever heard talk about astrocartography and since then I put my husband on and we love learning all about it! I’m curious if you have certain lines that make it feel more natural for you to access that 100% there in Japan! Either way, I’m so happy for you to be really stepping into that higher version of yourself with confidence and creativity! Our environment can significantly shape our inner worlds and it’s so important to be somewhere that supports you in becoming the version that you want to be!💕✨🥳

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I just came across your video randomly but wow, the experience you described of resonating with the energy in Japan is something I envision for myself when I move there in hopefully 1-2 years. Absolutely loved the video and the dialogue you had while strolling through the neighborhood just seemed so peaceful. Great video and I’ll be looking for more!

Thank you for sharing your lovely day. Stay blessed.

I want to visit the more now. Your video along was Sundai Love, Savannah ( forgot her last name) makes me so happy. I know nothing about the culture and am older 😢. But I feel I need to try anyways.

Love these walks. ❤

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

I'm so happy you're enjoying them! 💗 More to come!

Japan may offer insights into the meaning of your life culturally and spiritually.

I’ve just discovered your channel and it is such a blessing that you share parts of your journey with us. Peace and light xxx

Obasan at the beginning was so cute ❤ And I agree, there is something about the pedantic nature of Japanese people that I feel like I lack in some aspects (like consistently uploading videos) and the attention to detail.

Hello Misako, Another nice and inspiring vid. I get exactly what you're saying. I try to get back to Japan every year to destress , unwind and recharge for the daily grind here in busy NorCal. Please keep doing what you're doing by watching you I get the energy I need. Thank you!!!

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Hello hello!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos and leave this lovely comment. I'm glad that you're able to make time to come here as well, and I'm happy to provide a window into this place until the next time you return! Sending much love to NorCal 🫶🏽

Mmm. Love this 💜 what a wonderful revelation. Thank you for sharing 💕💯

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Thank you for being here and watching, friend!!! 💗💗💗

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and these changes! It brought me to tears hearing you express the unexpected ways that Japan has changed you, and it led me to think about the beautiful unexpected ways that people and recent experiences have changed me. I appreciate your insight and your presence on the webs. Thank you

It’s so interesting to see someone articulate a lot that I have thought. Visiting almost immediately opened my eyes and did make me feel like I accessed the extra 20% of me. As you say, everything is thought out to the nth degree and it can’t help but make you look inward.

Beautiful video🎉

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💗

i went to Xian and saw the terracotta warriors and the city wall and it made me think more into the kind of legacy I want to leave behind or the kind of mark i wanna leave on the world -

i couldn't see the beetle but i think it's cute u asked, i love that comfort of feeling like you are talking to us. ❤ i did enjoy getting to witness that conversation about it. everywhere i have lived has brought out a different aspect of my authentic self.

Hi, Misako! Your page came across my suggestions on YT a couple of days ago. I’m enjoying your videos and am inspired. I want to travel and am seeking a way to make this happen so that I can earn income during my travels. I want extended stays up to 1yr to really learn about the culture in the different places I will travel to. I’m learning good information from you and just want to say Thank You 🧡

Hey Misako, I wanted to say that I admire this move your making. It takes bravery and willingness to change and grow. I'm not sure if you mentioned it in your last video but were you "trained" for the copywriter position? And if not, what helps you find the client's voice when writing for them?

@MisakoEnvela

Ай бұрын

Hi Camille! Thank you so much for your affirming words. I really appreciate this comment! I studied fashion marketing, and we briefly talked about social media copywriting, but I wasn't officially trained. When I got my first job (10 years ago), being a social media copywriter wasn't as competitive as it is now. My roommate actually found this job on Craigslist hahaha. So, I taught myself how to do it through my personal social media work. When it came time for the assessment at my first job interview, I studied the company's voice by reading their captions, KZread video descriptions, website copy, etc., and I wrote as if I were writing from that perspective. My first boss was gracious enough to teach me a lot, and with each position, I just learned more and more! It also helped that many of the copywriting positions I had were in a style similar to the way I already write-very casual, funny, light-hearted, and nothing too technical. I've only done copywriting for entertainment-focused, consumer-facing brands. This made it easier for me because I was writing about things I already consumed. If that makes sense? I would never hear back from social media jobs that weren't in entertainment, to be honest. I would say, for the most part, especially if you're looking to work with start-ups (like the first agency I worked for), the most important thing they care about is that you can DO the job. As long as you can show that you can do it through your personal social media, newsletters, blog, etc., do not hold yourself back from applying. There are also lots of online classes we can take these days. I recommend General Assembly if you're looking! I hope this was helpful!!

@camillebelcon8811

Ай бұрын

@@MisakoEnvela Thanks Misako, I appreciate the feedback! 😊

Mercury in retrograde

@Ayelet.M

Ай бұрын

And full moon is coming.

you are so beautiful wish i could be your friend enjoy im from israel

The music became SO dramatic and beautiful toward the end when you were making your final points, i kinda loved it! 🩵 To answer your question, I moved a lot as a teenager and even now as an adult. I think every state/city I moved to in America made me realize how independent and adaptable I can be. I was very timid as a child so being able to step out into the world in a new city with confidence was big for me. I recently binged your Japan series and it was very timely for me because I just moved again because of family and got a promotion at my job. Moving overseas, to Japan or another country, is one of my biggest dreams and I feel it's closer than it was before! You've inspired me again to look forward to achieving it ✨