Is Inaka Life For You? 7 Truths To Consider First
Here are some trade-offs about the Japanese inaka, plus my 7 takeaways that have helped us adapt.
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The Most Amazing Wildlife I Photographed in the Japanese Countryside
Spiders, monkeys, snakes, the list goes on!
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My Guide to Homemade Umeboshi (+ Mistakes to Avoid!)
Lessons Learned, Mistakes You Can Avoid, and Other Ume Experiments
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6 Lessons About Gardening from Rural Japan
Including nature’s unpredictable whims, and how our past failures became our greatest teachers.
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I Made Umeboshi, Umeshu & Other Ume Experiments
I picked several kilograms of ume—that famous sour fruit—to make umeboshi, umeshu, syrup, and a few other delicious variations.
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A New Veg Garden + Day Trips with the Family
This June we take you from our spring gardening project, to ancient hot springs and castle towns of Matsuyama and Ozu.
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A Year in Rural Japan: Celebrating Our Second Anniversary
Another year, another video! Here is my second anniversary video, featuring the last 12 months of life in the Japanese countryside.
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How We Spent Our Golden Week Holiday this May in Japan
Japan is not a temperate country. From sub-zero winters to sweltering summers, the changing seasons drum out the passage of time, giving rhythm and direction to the fundamental activities that drive and sustain life and culture here. While spring is famous worldwide for its iconic cherry blossoms, within Japan, the
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A Spring Extravaganza in Japan’s Countryside
Video #34 looks into a full scope of spring in the Japanese countryside.
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How We Prepare for Typhoon Season in Japan
Today, I share 9 things that we do to prepare for typhoons here in Japan, setting up storm doors, emergency bag essentials, and more!
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My Rural Japan YouTube Setup: The Vlogging Gear I Actually Use
I’m sharing my full vlogging setup—my Fujifilm X-T5 and DJI Pocket 3, microphones, tripod, camera bags, editing software, and the royalty-free music platforms I rely on—plus honest notes on what each item is best for.
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A Day in the Life: Blacksmithing & YouTube in Rural Japan
It’s a fusion of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, as we take you through a day in day in the life of a YouTuber and blacksmith in the Japanese countryside.
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We Introduced Japan’s Countryside to our Canadian Family
In this video, we welcomed our Canadian family to the Japanese countryside for the first time! We shared a unique perspective of rural Japan, featuring monkeys, BBQs, river swims, and local attractions like the Underwater Observation Tower, Kongofukuji Temple, Doi Pearl, and Kashiwajima Beach.
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Counting Down to the Hottest Days of Summer
A relaxed update on the seasonal transitions of June and July
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Spend May in the Japanese countryside with us
Planting rice, cooking bamboo & house hunting
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Dog’s First Birthday, New Hot Water System, & Strawberry Picking
Exploring an akiya, strawberry picking with neighbors, and readying the rice fields!
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Celebrating our One-year Anniversary on YouTube
Looking back on the past year of YouTube.
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I Started Revitalizing our Neglected Yard into a Flower Garden this Spring
Our garden at our Japanese house was neglected for seven years. Now, we’re on a mission to restore it back to its former glory.
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How We Beat the Summer Heat in the Japanese Countryside
Living in the Japanese countryside during summer heat can be challenging (especially for us Canadians!) Here’s how I have adapted & found ways to deal with it.
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What We Do for Work in Japan (And How We Got Our Visas)
The full story on how we moved from English teaching to our current non-teaching jobs, visas, FAQs, and top tips when finding work in Japan.
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How We Have Adapted to Countryside Life in Japan (One Year In)
Answering the most recent questions about our life here in the Japanese countryside.
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