7 small Japanese Habits that will bring Happiness into Your Life

[@seanmelodi]

Arigato, that you took some of your time to create this beautiful video for us🙏

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@seanmelodi Yes! Thank you for noticing that😌

[@ros8986]

yes definitely.

[@SingingBiologist]

Couldn't say it better - Thank you so much!! 😌🙏

[@lalalou123.]

​@SamuraiMatcha Το you tube έχει περισσότερες από 80 γλώσσες διαθέσιμες !!!!!!!!!! Υπότιτλοι ???????

[@robertashagam1599]

The more I hear about China and Japan, people’s traditions and attitudes, I realise that Israelis definitely have more Asian traditions. Israel is geographically a part of west Asia and maybe that’s why so much of what you said here reminds me of Israelis.

[@anatolal2669]

I want to share a experience. I was hiking and on the path I was taking (it was in the forest on the way to a peak) there were a lot of large branches that had fallen to the ground from the wind, making the path blocked or difficult to walk on. Now I thought about the next person after me who would walk the path and took the time as I walked to pick up as many branches as possible and place them on the edge of the path. This made the path beautiful and I took a closer look at it. It was also tiring and took longer. But I was having fun and laughing at myself. Behind me, other hikers came up the trail and saw me picking up the branches. At first I was embarrassed that they saw me doing something so strange. But when I turned around a little later, I saw that they had also started picking up branches from the path. How nice. I was happy about this effect. Love to all of you

[@roxtendo]

After losing 10 years to my chronicle disease, beating it after some years with strict rules for eating and change of living, I can totally agree with "you should be able to walk, breath and see". We already have everything we need but we need to appreciate it!

[@childlikejoy]

True true true!!!

[@christinaongyt]

Arigatou! This video also brought tears to my eyes... I also open our balcony doors in the morning, recite a little prayer of thanks and sun bathe. Didn't realise that it's a Japanese habit from the past. Just started doing it when my life became challenging and I needed a solemn moment in the mornings for myself. It then became a habit that I do everyday for over 2 years now. It does set the stage for the rest of the day. Oh, and another awesome thing about sunbathing in the morning is Vitamin D. It made me less sickly and a lot happier!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Awww Arigatou:)

[@alice33]

You are actually describing some of Swedish habits in the 70/80:s. Miss the old Sweden. People were so respectful and truly happy. it's nice to see Japan holding up traditions.

[@jeanetteh.9240]

You are a wonderful teacher, Aki.

[@-j-e-s-q-u-e-]

After years of learning japanese, it's until today i know the hidden meaning behind arigatou 有難 and tadaima 只今, I'm touched. Thanks Aki-san for always being inspiring.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@-j-e-s-q-u-e- Japanese is deep😉 Thank you🥹

[@cocoaswann2095]

Arigatou for this video! It came at a really scary, horrible time for me (as an american). It is a vital reminder that I Must carry on, by focusing on gratitude and being thoughtful, empathetic and kind. 🙏

[@JMcYrk]

This makes my heart happy! I love, love, love learning about the deeper meanings of words. Please tell us more. Thank you for a rare miracle video! 🙂❤

[@miriamsayao8663]

Your videos are the best thing that happened to me, ever since I started watching, I became minimalist, cleaner, more responsable, now my house is always clean and neat, and I dont procrastinate anymore, I wake up early and organize everything I have to do, I started meditating and being more grateful for my life. Before finding your videos my life was a mess, myu house was always dirty and a mess and I would forget to do the thing I had to do and would leave everything for later. Thankyou so much for your good peaceful videos that help us see what really matters in life. Love from Brazil.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Ohhh from Brazil! Thank you for always watching my videos:)))) Arigato!

[@monikawilliams4796]

Thanks to you I clean my bathroom everyday great idea

[@ericastones9359]

Thank you so much for this. I went to Japan this year in April and I absolutely loved it. I learned as much Japanese as I could while I was there and I brought these cultural traits back with me. I always clean up after myself in restaurants. I respect everyone’s job. In Japan, everyone’s job is important and everyone is respected. ❤️

[@ThansG]

Arigato Aki-san! I've been feeling sad and stressed out lately, but your video lifted up my mood and calmed me. You're a true blessing.

[@Bine.Mood81]

The best way to start into the weekend. Thank you🙏

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Yeah! Arigatou!

[@zhannas3033]

You are such a ray of sunshine ❤ thanks for inspiring us all!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigato 有難う ありがとう❤︎

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Wow, always learn a lot and in an uplifting and positive way. Your videos are always like a smile from a stranger, surprising and make you feel good for the whole day. Arigato

[@xselaholiviax8593]

Arigato for another uplifting video Aki! You made a long day feel a little brighter 😄

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigato---!

[@donnaboshaw4553]

Thank you for your words of wisdom!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@donnaboshaw4553 Thank you for your comment😍

[@michimaybe]

I've definitely thought about bowing before I enter my indoor climbing gym/space the past days so I will take it as a sign to do it now! I used to do it all the time growing up with my taekwondo practice so I'm glad to it for my new sport!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@michimaybe That would be a great idea🥳

[@SimpleLifeWabi-Sabi-l2g]

I hope minimalism spreads throughout the world.

[@voicesofjoi545]

Arigato! I truly was moved by your beautiful video. What a miracle it is! Inspiring gratitude is such a beautiful thing. Many blessings! 🥰🙏🏾

[@SaraEywa]

Arigato for your light and the fresh air! Everytime so inspiring✨️

[@lumis5896]

ありがとう Aki-san for you uplifting and inspiring videos!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigato 有難う ありがとう❤︎

[@basheerahmuhaimin6321]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am so ready to learn more about Japanese culture and traditions it really seems to me that they are life-changing. I am so wanting to visit one day. I am ready to change and ready for it. Thank you so much. You are amazing.

[@santisanti8386]

Omg, I have never thought of that! In my language "thank you" is "hvala" which means "I praise you". Thank you for this rare miracle, Samurai Match - San! 🙏

[@jessicaperlove4715]

Serbian?

[@Esther-ps3vx]

I found your channel yesterday. I watched quite a few decluttering videos, and I must say your channel inspired me the most. For the first time in my life, I cleaned the toilet/bathroom first thing in the morning. I felt I accomplished something today. I will be following your advice and see how it goes. I think your honest approach to life makes your videos so relatable. I feel you are genuine and not here just for the views and subscriptions. I hope your videos will help me change my life.

[@annavankova5927]

Dear Samurai Matcha, ARIGATO 😍 OKAGESAMA ... God bless You

[@celinefederici6951]

Arigato Aki! Mucho gratias! Merci Beaucoup! Ever since I was a child when I accidentally "hurt" a physical object I would always apologize to it. It came naturally ...kind of like stimulus response. I never understood why I did this...Maybe a deep rooted respect on an unconscious level...still never figured it out. Respect for physical objects or a room is also shown when we take care of them.

[@grumpy_poo]

I love the explanation of thank you in Japanese.... To me saying thank you is a feeling.... I even say thank you to my washing machine...I love the way Japanese children are taught to care for their space from an early age, keeping things clean and tidy and the respect for their space. You are right about the making people's jobs a bit easier... Life is hard enough without making things difficult for people. I was brought up with the concept, your mess your responsibility to clean it..... Arigato....Thank you for the joy you bring.

[@mountainbruum3431]

Arigato for sharing these 7 small Japanese habits. Already practicing 6 of it. I will include bowing to the space🙇‍♂️ 🙇 🙇‍♀️

[@fujiyuki27]

Thank YOU for making this video... Arigato for conveying inspiring thoughts and brightening our day with your powerful smile

[@theodorelux]

Beautiful brother!! Always learning something new from you! Awesome to learn about the amazing traditional japan and the meaning of words! ARIGATO!!! ❣

[@danap6486]

Arigato! So grateful for you !

[@dorothy8495]

Aki: I have so much arigato for you and your channel. You've taught me so much, and continue to do so. I've adopted so many uplifting habits from you that have significantly improved my life. Now, I will begin showing respect and thanks to my spaces, laugh more, wipe down my counter tops, and keep trying to memorise the word "tadaima". Thank you for sending your wonderful content to us, Aki. Arigato (deep bow).

[@Boingsify]

Sending you my sincerest Love, Light and Blessings from Cape Town. Your energy and videos provide me with renewed faith every time I see them... Something I value as I have been walking a challenging path for many years now... People like you are a true gift to us all.

[@Anja275]

Your idea about cleaning the table in restorante makes me feeling happy. Love the clean space on any part from our planet. 😊 ❤

[@nopeIdontthinkso388]

You are an amazing soccer player and a gifted teacher! Yours are my favorite videos. I even rewatch them to fall asleep when I am anxious, not because they are boring but because there is just something so right about the vibe. Arigato!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@nopeIdontthinkso388 ありがとう😊

[@winamortenson9125]

I shared this with some other friends, so they would get to experience your gentle and calming gladness. I feel like you're a friend of mine, too. I am so grateful to you, for the way you look at us through the camera lens, to make us feel like we are with you. You are truly appreciated. 🧡🙏

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Yeah!

[@MvrKhan]

Arigato Aki san, I always automatically smiling everytime I watch your video! Your positivity and happiness is very contagious. Thank you very much.

[@Simplepooneh]

Arigato for producing inspiring videos. I have been changed a lot by your experiences.🙌

[@sallycormier1383]

I love the idea of thank you meaning much more! Thank you for this miracle. I will always think of that now when I say thank you. So arrigato!!!❤

[@NestoryMpota]

Thank you.Precious habits.

[@FuesunHa]

Arigato for this inspiring and lovely video. Arigato also because you are a miracle too in this KZbin space. I enjoyed your video a lot and it touched me so. Yes, e.g. yesterday without watching your video I embrassed my room, because I have it and I enjoy to stay inside although it is quiet small and tiny but I love it. Wiping the table is really a good thing but I think in Germany they wouldn't do it because there is not this mentality to care of others. Therefore I love it that in your culture everyone is treating the other person with respect. I hope that will also be established in Germany. Sunbathing I cannot do it so often but e.g. today it is sunny and I feel myself full of power. I love the sun so much and its really a miracle how much it effects my mood. I am opening every morning the windows and also during the day. In summer I try to leave it open more often. The fresh air is so good I love it. And last point laughing I love to laugh because it makes me happy. Happiness and love are the key to keep peace. Thank you, Arigato for your peaceful video. Have a nice weekend!! Many regards from Berlin.

[@jacquec9768]

Your videos always remind me to sit down with tea and just let myself be happy for a moment. Thank-you!

[@Sophia-dq4yo]

Love it! I am jamaican and I do most of these❤, thank you for sharing

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

I agree. And the eternal now is timeless. These are all reflections of living as natural selves. Let’s breathe and persevere. I currently live in an environment that is the opposite of most of these things. Arigato, gracias, merci beaucoup, thank you.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@janetatuniquerawfoods2361 merci☺️

[@ash-adventurediaries]

I love your videos and how you share information about Japanese culture. ありがとうございます😊🙏🏻❤

[@sarahc2533]

Beautiful, a little ray of sunshine to brighten a grey day. Arigato. 🙂

[@sikescharlie]

Thank You for your videos. They are always upbeat and helpful.

[@阿詠-y1u]

非常感恩😊😊 Simple but useful❤❤

[@Rosel-cn3yx]

Thanks again for reminding us to appreciate the beauty of nature and what it benefits us naturally. In this digital time we tend to forget to appreciate the beauty of nature that God has been blessed us. Will absolutely keep these habits in mind and learn them day by day. Love from Philippines ✨

[@MissSophiestication]

Such a wholesome message which I watched first thing in the morning. Arigatou! Greetings all the way from Poland :)

[@LarsDahlin]

So lovely video. Love to learn this great meanings. I also wipe the tables, and putting back the chairs in order after my meal. It seems that Japanese and Swedish culture are quite close to each other. Arigato!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigato! I want to know Swedish culture!

[@LarsDahlin]

@@SamuraiMatcha You are so welcome here !

[@lidlekitty]

Thank you again Aki for sharing the wisdom we all need. Arigato

[@lonesubryan]

Arigatou for sharing the deeper meanings of arigatou and tadaima. I am uplifted today by your video. Arigatou! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@stephko8312]

Japanese culture is the most graceful that I ever encounter. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you. I am grateful thank you 🙏

[@kikitaube-hansen]

Thank you: Moved to tears. It makes me understanding. That life doesnt go the way always - WE want. Love your channel.

[@danistarcandy]

I’ve been learning Japanese for several years, but this was the first time I’ve heard the kanji for “tadaima” explained this way. The biggest takeaways for me are “respect the space”- which I did see in real life in kyuudo and want to emulate, cleaning the room before and after practice-and saying “Tadaima,” as a reminder to live in the present moment. ありがとうございます。😊💜

[@Myaussiehome]

I love hearing about your culture and your explanation of bowing etc.

[@karendigby-rf1hk]

Arigato Aki, you are a wonderful spiritual teacher!

[@cecilearquette1637]

This was so nice. Good reminders for anyone, from any culture!

[@countdown.moments]

Thank you so much for your videos that have been an inspiration.

[@moehakun]

It may sounds a bit weird since you also thank us for watching. But Thank you for the upload Aki! I'm currently feel down and nervous because of something big's gonna happen, but this video could help me overcome and stabilize my feelings.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@moehakun because of you guys I can exit as a content creator😌 If there is no one watching my videos, it might be hard to continue making them consistently. I’m just glad the presence of my fans🥰

[@anthonye1516]

Thank you for sharing this wise advice. I’m going for a regular cancer checkup today and this helped me greatly to prepare for this stressful occasion. It was also good to see your excellent football skills!

[@janedutra-salemi2442]

Thank you! I just found (and subscribed) to your channel today. It brightened my day❤

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@janedutra-salemi2442 yeah😊welcome😁

[@Myaussiehome]

Finally my room looks a lot like yours. I have been applying Feng Shui!

[@sorapikayue4271]

I am always so grateful for your videos. Arigato Gozaimasu!

[@stephko8312]

Arigato for reminding me the impact of our smile. Your smile is so contagious! Love it. It is a miracle that I found your channel. Please keep posting. I’m so thankful to be able to learn from you.

[@chughes]

I love knowing the hidden meaning behind ariagato. ❤ I also love the idea of honoring the space particularly as I like to hike and walk around a lot of trails, lakes and parks. I’m going to incorporate bowing to the space when I leave. Most of all, I love Japanese culture and learning how to adopt more of it into my life. Arigato!

[@kaushikanaik5627]

Arigato Aki for this video. I really enjoyed watching this. After watching some of your older videos, I started making a great effort to remember to say itadakimasu every time before I eat. I will definitely take up some, if not, all of these simple habits.

[@meghanschwanke1133]

and a habit of noticing little things too is a gift to all !

[@OliverSeager-b1m]

Love the vid great job keep up the good work aki

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@OliverSeager-b1m はい！I’ll do my best to keep up making these videos!

[@VeganRichPT]

Dear Samurai Matcha. Since watching this video (I've now watched it three times) I have adopted both habit 1 (arigato) and habit 2 (respect the space). Thank you for you and your videos. Or should that be, arigato for you and your videos.

[@ariannejaninemateo7891]

I love this thank you Samurai Matcha 💖

[@SamuraiMatcha]

@@ariannejaninemateo7891 Thank you☺️ Your voice is so beautiful:)

[@charmin78]

Dr. Huberman is re-popularizing going outside and looking at the morning light for the morning routines. I appreciate you sharing the history in the Japanese culture.

[@wasabuko]

Arigatou Aki san. Your videos always brighten my day. I really admire japanese culture and i appreciate you teaching us about it.

[@latawagle9070]

Thank you very much for teaching us some really good habits of Japan

[@mooieplaats]

Inspiring and joyful. Thank you for sharing ❤😊❤

[@jennesont4791]

Wonderful tips! Arigato!!! I believe the world would be a better place if we all practiced this simple, mindful approaches.

[@nesxya]

Arigato, thank you for the miracle of your beautiful video and wisdom. Thank you for being such a joy, blessing, and wonderful teacher. Your videos always make me happy.

[@sas-lt4qv]

Arigato, tadaima, okagesami! I am grateful for the miracle just now in this space. I absolutely love Japanese philosophy.

[@lynnpowley4533]

Thank you! I must have been Japanese in another life, already doing these things! Just bought a Toyota vellfire imported from Japan, it’s called Fuji, Will now thank it when getting out. Xx

[@josephr9551]

Thank you Aki for sharing this with your audience.

[@GraphiteAddict73]

Arigato for creating this video, it was what I needed today. Having also been through a collapsed lung, twice, I deeply appreciate being able to breathe.

[@LoveLifeAlder]

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful, spiritual and historic customs. Arigato. 🙏

[@carolinemiddleton5066]

My first time watching (i only found your channel today) and i have already subscribed 😃 I look forward to watching previous videos and all future ones. Love and light from the Falkland Islands 🐧 🐧 🐧 🙏

[@commanderozbrek6011]

Here in the UK we haven't seen the sun for many days, just thick grey cloud, but hey, we know it's up there somewhere. Thank you for this bright and cheerful video.

[@sjordan7085]

Thank you, Aki, your message was just what I needed to hear today!

[@winamortenson9125]

Me too!

[@vlog-hj7cb]

Thank you for making this video! It made me realize to be grateful for the things that I have currently and to smile.😊

[@martynawieckowski4071]

Arigato! I could feel my eyes starting to tear. These are small habits that could bring so much joy. I try to live like this and shall continue. In Polish, dziękuję, for this video

[@undercvrwtch]

I'm thankful for these videos

[@mangalaprasad8901]

Arigato!!! I love the way you present. Ismilewhen I see your presentations. Thank you Dear❤

[@patriciarist856]

コーヒーを飲みながら見る美しい動画☕心からのありがとう❤

[@SamuraiMatcha]

ありがとうpatricia:))))

[@arrencybiey4021]

Hi .. To everyone who are trying their best to take one step of a times to change our lives for the better I wish us all well including myself . Arigato for this wonderful video❤

[@tempertenchi]

Arigatou! your videos always lift my spirits and put a smile on my face!

[@ceumareterra2713]

I know from Ellen G. White, one member of a group of the Blue Zones wrote about the 8 remedies which are nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, air, rest and trust in God. They pray as well, before the meal, before leave the house and they keep the Saturday free of work or worries. Very similar to these advices, in Ireland we say God bless you, when someone sneezes too.

[@Isabela-nw5le]

Im so grateful for your channel

[@kmw111]

Thank you. Bless you. : )

[@debbiecameron-davis5938]

Another fabulous uplifting and insightful video Aki san. You are so gorgeous with your enthusiasm and sense of humour! The deeper meanings behind the words (and kanji) is also super interesting. Thank you for making the world a better place every day! オーストラリアから本当にどうもありがとうございます：）🌸💮🌸

[@mahsashiralizade4078]

Arigato, Aki for sharing this Japanese wisdom, I'm grateful I have access to your content, it is refreshing to know about this all. 💫💫💫

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigato❤︎

[@dancingottergirl]

Arigato for such a lovely video. Your videos truly bring me joy to watch and they help to remind me to keep my vision of the world more optimistic.