A Day In My Life (#1): As a Texan in Tokyo

In today's video, I will take y'all through an "average" day in Japan, from grocery shopping to working at home.
Most days are a lot more eventful than this. I work 2-4 days outside the house (I have two part-time jobs)... because if I stay at home alone for too long, I start to get a bit "weird."
If anyone is considering moving to Japan or becoming a freelancer, this is what life might be like. I don't know if it's good (and I certainly don't think it's bad) - it is what it is.
In the future I'm going to make more of these videos :D
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[@yesno3530]

well Here we go again. Restarting the cycle of watching all of the day in the lives. It never ends. I cant stop because i miss them soooooo much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kaylagracereads]

Samee. I rewatch for comfort

[@FiveOClockTea]

Every now and then it just hits and you have to come back here❤

[@vietlee4290]

It so refreshing seeing a genuine video about someone life. Typically we see KZbin videos about the "average" life of people and apparently everyone wakes up with perfect hair and a creepily happy attitude. At 6:30am I'm a thriller video zombie

[@TexaninTokyo]

Viet Lee Me toooo. I don't get lifelike for at least an hour.

[@flimex7130]

"I hate running so much that all of my motivation to write comes back." ... That's one way to exercise... Hahaha

[@moomoore3507]

I really love how you showed every tiny, "unspectacular" bit of your ordinary day, unlike those fancily crafted tourism-ads-like videos. It's so raw and candid. As someone who grew up in Japan and now lives in Texas (yup, the other way around from you :D), I enjoy finding about Japan through your perspective. Thank you for your lovely videos and blog posts!

[@TexaninTokyo]

Moo Moore Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was trying to figure out what "day in my life" videos actually were and came across quite a few that were very scripted. It seemed kind of... off? Ps - how is living in Texas? :D

[@moomoore3507]

Texan in Tokyo Yeah I get kind of skeptical when things look all fancy and exciting :( Texas is as cool as Japan but in a totally different way. There was one time when I was back in Japan shopping at a local supermarket. I casually asked the cashier lady how she is doing, and she froze and looked at me like "did you just talk to me?" Then I realized this is not Texas lol.

[@rexene]

I'm still watching these even though you've parted for bigger and better things. Please don't ever remove them! They ease my homesickness for Japan!

[@dolliesong]

Re-watching all your videos because it’s soothing to me. I miss you both! Hope all is well.

[@sophiasinclaire7271]

It's so adorable that your husband wakes you up in the morning. Seeing a vegetable vending machine was interesting, I didn't know those existed.

[@tiffanyava2101]

Ryosuke is one super early riser, he reads and does stuff at 5am? I can't even barely open my eyes at that time, much yet even to read something. That lunch was super simple yet its super delicious! "Why is there no vegetables today, do they hate Wednesday or something?" - breathless Grace. HAHA that was funny.

[@TexaninTokyo]

Tiffany Ava I know. I can't believe how early he wakes up! It's crazy

[@tiffanyava2101]

Unbelievable indeed.

[@Rianmichaelis]

It's actually normal, it's Asian thing

[@Itachiuchiha85423]

xD I wake up at 4:00 am to make my homework for school and am from germany

[@shadowrazuko]

Having the time stamp in the corner is pretty awesome :o makes the video all the more enjoyable and gives a better grasp of your day. Very interesting vid ^^

[@TexaninTokyo]

Charlie Chen Hahaha, thanks! Glad to know~

[@akshayacharyarockstar]

i've been watching rachel and june channel and i came across you guys !!! boy what a wonderful couple you both are !!! your vlogs are more real in essence , i mean seriously , you both really inspire .... njoy your life guys, i hope you dont stop vlogging any time in future !! Cheers from India

[@TexaninTokyo]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoy our videos ;)

[@TulipsAtSunset]

akshay acharya

[@pativi6643]

I can't believe it has been 7 years already. I come back to this series from time to time, since even after such a long time it hasn't failed to make me smile. I have so many memories from that time period! Especially that we are in similar age. So much has changed since then. I truly hope that you are living your best life, having a wonderful happy family together. I'm sure you are wonderful parents in your new stage of life, and I wish you nothing else, but the best. Even though you probably will never read that!

[@LoganBewley]

I don't know why but honestly the thing that struck me most from this video was how happy you two seem together. I mean you always do haha, but for some reason this simple video about your day made it stand out and it made me smile so thanks for that :)

[@TexaninTokyo]

***** I think that's my general look on life. It might be "simple" - but if you get to spend every day with your best friend, it's very comfortable.

[@LoganBewley]

Texan in Tokyo sounds to me like a good way to live

[@1xXBLACKHEARTXx1]

The part when he said "I'm gonna buy Captain America toys" just made my day :)

[@TexaninTokyo]

Xenocide Captain America toys make me happy (Ryosuke)

[@BillionSix]

+Texan in Tokyo Why isn't there a Captain Japan? :D

[@whispechoes]

I keep coming back to this video... something about it is just so honest and comforting. I know you don't do videos anymore but I hope you know your videos still make an impact on us. :)

[@okanochris]

HAHA, Ayaka looks the exact same as you or worse when I wake her up. Great video, very interesting. Cool insight on the freelancer lifestyle.

[@TexaninTokyo]

OkanoTV Haha, really? Glad to know I'm not alone. Lol

[@okanochris]

Texan in Tokyo Yep! But at least you wake up peacefully. Ayaka....not so much haha

[@silverblaize]

Thats a really good technique you have taught me. When lacking motivation, stop what you're doing and instead do something you hate, such as running, or any other boring activity like chores, and then you will feel motivated to keep working on what you were doing in the first place, because you dont feel like doing that other thing you hate. I will apply that to my life when Im lacking motivation, thanks!

[@ccafreak123]

I miss y’alls videos so much ❤️

[@sadderstar]

I know this is over a year old but

[@huevosmixs]

Watching this makes me want to go to Japan even more. Hopefully one day i am able too.One thing that i dont understand is, how on earth can people wake up sooo early?? My house could be on fire and i will still be in bed saying "five more minutes" lol

[@TexaninTokyo]

Alay Morales Hopefully you get the chance to move to Japan one day!

[@sugarwarlock]

Texan in Tokyo Those working hours are scary... getting up at 5:30 and going to bed at roughly 23:20 would kill me. But he can't even get to bed earlier because he's home at like 22:00 :/ Do Japanese people at least have a weekend in traditional companies? Or at least 2 days off during the week even if it's not Saturday and Sunday? I think I've read somewhere that Japanese people generally don't believe if you tell them that every Sunday is by law a day off for everybody but essential services or industries that benefit a lot from that (restaurants, public transport, hospitals and so on). I don't even want to ask about paid holiday (or vacation... do Americans use vacation for just a week or so off from work even if you don't travel?)... We get 6 weeks here (4 by law but unions would rip their industries a new butt hole if anybody tried to offer less than 6). Americans already work an awful, awful lot for my taste but I don't think I could work in Japan with those hours. Maybe as a free lancer (because at least you're your own boss then).

[@patrickrobinson317]

Some people may see this video as mundane - but not me !!!! Thanks for sharing your day !!!!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

Pretty amazing how the honour system actually works in Japan. In North America everything would be stolen - the money, the food, probably even the table.

[@TexaninTokyo]

.m. Yeah! I can imagine that! I am so amazed by the honor systems in Japan!

[@CooperCieslicki]

I am too. Being American, I can just see people stealing that within 5 seconds. The rail system in the city I live in has an honor system ( no gates, random ticket checks and you get fined or arrested for a misdemeanor if they find you without) and half of riders don't pay. It just amazes me seeing this. You go, Japan!

[@LittleGameDev]

+Texan in Tokyo Yeah I am amazed as well. I live in Canada and if I left stuff like that out it would most likely get stolen. I am super surprised at how cheap your lunch was. In Canada if I where to buy that stuff it would most likely come up to 30 of 40 dollars due to how expensive Salmon is up here. Maybe higher or lower never bought salmon before. But Food is really expensive up here especially Healthy food.

[@aurelialucinus744]

😂 who would steal a table?

[@asda-pc7rw]

+Mary JieZoe you would be surprised...

[@scheherazadeeast3335]

These are my favorite kind of videos, simple and just a day in the life! So happy I subscribed ^_^

[@TexaninTokyo]

Scheherazade East Yay! I'm glad!

[@MarcelStevahn]

That's so fun to see how your average day is in Tokyo. Thanks for sharing and no it wasn't boring. My college life video would be so busy and filled with interesting places, maybe I should make one.

[@TexaninTokyo]

Marcel Stevahn Hahaha, thanks! Do it!

[@jessechambers8872]

Going to watch all 30 of these again lol miss you guys alot there"s not alot of good content anymore on here ...hope you're doing well :')

[@swillou2]

I miss u guys!! I was reading your books last night. So happy you left the vlogs up xxxx

[@disdainbrook]

Not boring at all! I love seeing other people's day-in-the-life's! :D

[@abi-yx5wl]

You have such a nice, laid back and productive lifestyle in Japan. Can't wait to see the video of you and Ryosuke speaking Japanese to each other!

[@ambernicole38]

SO glad I found your channel! Your videos are fantastic! Definitely subscribing! ❤️

[@Leinarina]

ikr! i just found her channel and got stuck to this like for an hour.. and now i'm going to do the "A Day in My life" marathon! lmao XD

[@min-seojung1018]

Your attitude to running is so relatable pahaha -the 14 minutes flew by while watching your video!☺️ lots of love from Ireland! x

[@mondaybluess9531]

Its been 5 years now. Hopefully both of you are doing fine.

[@Mellybellymelon22]

I love her attitude in her videos. She's so cheerful and outgoing. It's nice to see a youtuber in Japan who isn't constantly complaining about how different it in from the US. She just earned a new subscriber!! :D

[@laurelstein3352]

I find day-in-the-life videos from any one interesting. I guess I just find it fascinating. Also, I just ordered (and pre-ordered!) Your books! I'm really excited to read them!

[@TexaninTokyo]

Erisan S Awwww, thanks! And thanks for ordering my books - I hope you like them!

[@FoxyNWolfy]

that is like the best hate speech motivator for running! XD

[@coryogata]

Idk why I love day in my life videos, but these are definitely my favorite

[@ericajohnson5604]

I find it so weird that Americans keep their shoes on indoors, in Canada we also take our shoes off inside and usually walk around bare footed or in socks

[@one30am]

That's generalizing it a bit. It honestly seems to depend on the region and the family. In my experience, warmer areas tend to keep their shoes on indoors (or at home, walk to the bedroom and take them off and store them in the closet) and where it's colder (and far more snowy in the winter, not that the south doesn't get cold/snow) it seems like it's more common to take them off right inside the door (usually on an entry rug or tiled/wood floored area depending on the house) and walk around in socks or bare feet. (I'm from the south (and mostly visited family in the south as a kid) where the former is more common and now live in the north where the latter is standard and having your shoes on indoors is pretty rare.)

[@one30am]

I just realised I use parenthesis a lot.. lol

[@ericajohnson5604]

Ahh that makes sense, though I still feel as if you would still track dirt into the house. I guess it just feels so weird because it is incredibly rude to keep shoes on in someone's home in Canada (unless you have express permission to keep them on) , and when I visited friends in the states I got weird looks taking them off

[@one30am]

+Erica Johnson I understand. The areas that keep them on, it's seen as rude to take them off (like you're 'making yourself at home' without permission) so for a while I felt awkward taking them off when visiting people I barely knew. Customs are just different everywhere. I was thinking earlier and realised that with pets, which I realise aren't as big in some places but are here, dirt's going to get tracked in anyway when you let them outside and then back in. I can't see any way around that short of bathing them each time (which is out of the question, especially in winter), or at least washing their paws. Having thought about that, I'll be vacuuming even more often now. lol

[@Auxora]

Well, I'm from Texas, and no one who lives in my house is allowed to walk around with shoes inside. They stay by the front door. I don't walk around in slippers but I keep my socks on. I think it depends on the person and family in regards to America. I just can't stand to clean dirty floors every time someone walks all over with shoes.

[@bryanyang2097]

Waking up at 5am to study and having your own time... That's an awesome habit to have

[@michaelblanton828]

I don't know how I found your channel, but it's fantastic! Love seeing what you guys are up to... I've always wanted to travel to Japan and I'm learning a lot by watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@ASMRJapan]

Enjoyed this!

[@TexaninTokyo]

Gimmeaflakeman Thanks :D

[@dolliesong]

Still watch this from time to time. These day in my life videos are so soothing.

[@Dunamis_010]

This is actually really nice! It's good to see a video of the American-female perspective of someone living in Japan. I was stationed in Okinawa for two years and now I'm in Fort Bliss. Watching Jvloggers makes me feel that nostalgia again! 😅 Can't wait to watch more! 👍🏾

[@Fuzzyfezz]

I loved this! And I would love seeing more, like if you ever go to a super unique market, or a park or square or something.

[@TheMissbrenaful]

I just love you guys! You guys are adorable and totally seem like people I could see me and my husband hanging out with :)

[@TexaninTokyo]

Breanna Rose-Arreguin THANKS!!

[@MrBoredom1234]

As a Texan, I love watching your videos! Much love from the Lone Star State!

[@MalkavianGhoul]

LOL YAY! You may think people don't care or aren't interested but hey I AM ! I really found this very interesting and cute :) You made me super hungry with that yummy food btw lol And where you live is beautiful so thanks for showing us ♥

[@TexaninTokyo]

XxNeonBunniexX Thanks! It's a bit crowded, but I love the area~

[@suereya5929]

I love these types of videos! It's always so interesting to see what it's like for others lead their life on the other side of the world. Thanks for sharing Grace! And oh, I'm looking forward to the video where you both speak Japanese! :D

[@Hana-we8kq]

I love your channel. I left Tokyo in 2012 and I am quite homesick, so following you around in this video is such a treat

[@pozzo6828]

I love your Day in My Life and longer videos so much. plz give us more...

[@furrantee]

Wah, the first episode of this came out on my birthday. So cool. I always enjoy watching these even if you think it's something completely random, seeing a snapshot into another culture and country is always interesting.

[@azarazat]

It was so interesting to see your typical daily life in Japan!!

[@twix0rz]

Wahhh you guys wake up so early! It is so nice of you to wake up and accompany Ryosuke before he goes to work. I would probably just sleep in, hahaha. Loved the idea of running in order to get motivation to write again. I would love to see more of these types of videos. ^^ Thank you for letting us see your daily routine and being true to your viewers (unlike other youtubers who magically wake up fully made up...lol).

[@TexaninTokyo]

***** Yup. I wanted to give a "real" window. I don't wake up so early ALL the time - but I try to at least 3-4 times a week.

[@karisenpaii]

Omg I'm like salivating over your lunch! Rice and fish (+miso) is always my favorite meal and to think they have my beloved sashimi salmon for so cheap and easy to get exxxcciiittesss meee! I learned something new today ^.^

[@TexaninTokyo]

Kari senpai! If/when we move back to America, I'm TOTALLY going to miss all the fresh fish!

[@alexa21984]

I really loved this video. Besides showing life in Japan, you showed how loving a couple's routine can be. You guys are amazing! I'm definitely buying your book on amazon!! :) yup!!! I just bought your book!

[@TexaninTokyo]

Andy V Yay! Thank sos much :DGlad to hear!

[@ahill1420]

My favorite video grace!!!!!! I love seeing other people's days etc. Ryosuke works a long day! Man I bet he's exhausted but at the same time I bet you are ready to see him

[@ritajeske1958]

I’m such a fan been watching forever so sad that they stopped KZbin but sometimes I come back and re watch their videos, feel so happy watching them to know humans like these exist

[@bradleymaroney]

you guys are adorable! Ryosuke drinks his coffee black, i like his style!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Bradley Maroney Black coffee for y'all!

[@jensenkaufman5637]

I lived in Japan for 3 months this summer and your video made me miss it so much!

[@ameschan1351]

Thanks for making this video, it gives me a more realistic view of life in Japan. since I will be over in Japan soon for my language study. Hope to maybe be able to meet up with you guys. 私はあなたの一番ファンです！

[@nikksxLPx]

actually, i really like these kinds of videos for some reason. it may be just your average day in japan but i find it really interesting. it's nice and simple, and it kind of makes me feel like home, you know what i mean? also, you are ryosuke are a really cute couple, you guys make me smile a whole lot

[@TexaninTokyo]

Namiko Kuriyama Hahahaha, thanks :D

[@JustanOrdinaryLifeJapan]

I love day in the life videos! It's interesring to see how other people go about their daily lives :3

[@siyi-fu]

Thanks for sharing a day of your life in Japan! It is really refreshing to look at scenes from another part of the world (I live in NY state right now). My girlfriend and I are doing the long distance thing, which is how I stumbled upon your blog and your channel!

[@GetGermanized]

Loved the video and for some weird reason I got excited when you showed us your camera because I think I might have the same. Is it a Canon Ixus 220HS? They might have different names in the USA though if you bought it there...mmh... Keep up the good work! :D I'm also a freelancer but in Germany!

[@ForeverCellist]

WAIT WHAT. I never would have thought I'd find my favorite German KZbinr commenting on one of my favorite Japanese/American couple's video! (Ich liebe Ihre Videos! Sie sind der Beste! :D)

[@hannahcravens7997]

i love your videos! i am also a Texan hoping to visit Japan one day, so seeing someone from the same place as me living somewhere i'd like to go is very interesting! keep up the good work~!

[@WeisserPaladin]

That was fun watching, especially seeing how everyday life is so similar everywhere in the world. Cheers from Germany! ;)

[@melindab4940]

I loved watching this. Please do more videos on what you eat day-to-day and how you prepare your food in your kitchen. I would love that!

[@aussiefi98]

I love these so much! So interested in visiting Japan one day after I study up on my Japanese!

[@goblin8tea]

Ryosuke seems so great, you have a real prize there :')

[@TexaninTokyo]

spooky blooms I totally do~!

[@ashtonnicholas877]

I use to binge watch these videos and they have inspired me to visit or even move to Japan one day. I love you guys so much. And miss you guys ALOT. I respect your decision to leave KZbin and raise your child CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@hadensanders7877]

This was so interesting! I love you guys and I think it's really cool that you'd show us a "day in the life" video. Also, your comics look so cute! I really want to buy one :-)

[@benny88cups]

I can't believe this was your first "A Day In My Life" video. Each video has gotten better over time. Loved your recent one on your trip to Ghana!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Benny Luong Thanks! I can't believe it either!!! I NEVER thought they'd be this popular, hahahaha. I'm working on my 2nd (and last) one in Ghana right now!

[@benny88cups]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lowfattru]

I love this cideo, thank you for making it! It makes me even more excited to visit Japan one day! :)

[@lincforehand1]

I'm so glad I found your channel!! I'm a Texan as well!! Great upload, not boring at all...extremely interesting, in fact!! Thank you!!

[@GonsalvesJ27]

I never get bored watching your videos =) also, I am hoping to order your comic books real soon!!!

[@KariHaruka]

I love the average day life videos. Because it shows what normal everyday life is like in Japan. Watching this has also got me excited for my planned move to Yokohama in 2018 xD

[@loyalsausages]

Your day in the life was adorable! Thank's for sharing :)

[@OwNeD05]

I still like to re-watch these :D

[@CadisEtramaDiRaizelHexion]

I loveeeeee Vlooogsssss please do more they are super interesting and fun even if you are just doing your everyday routines

[@francesca.sevenroses]

it was actually lovely to see your day. as a freelance translator (expat) in Mauritius, i can totally relate to your routine and personally i love your lifestyle. i've just discovered your channel today, i'll make sure to check your other videos, too.

[@Vortex2087]

I love your approach to lunch, rice, fresh salmon and soy sauce, so simple and super delicous! I also like that you try to buy local, one of the most important things when it comes to buy food IMHO. And I'm glad there are more "no coffee = bad mood coffee = everything is fine" - people haha

[@TexaninTokyo]

Flown87 I like to buy local... it just kind of feels easier. And I prefer simple food (time-wise it's a LOT easier to make, too!)

[@self-esteem-nightmare-drea8452]

I love your videos and every time I read your channel name, I hear "it's the texan in Tokyo show--bing!" and it makes me laugh.

[@robd.7978]

This was great! I'm sure you don't feel like your life is interesting but don't underestimate people's desire to see how others live! Very fun and you guys are so cute :)

[@nm2do]

I would love to see daily vlogs from you ^^ I find them fun and interesting :DDD

[@christinejiang344]

I love it! I think it's really interesting that you do all of these stuff!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Christine Jiang Thanks for saying that~

[@christinejiang344]

+Texan in Tokyo your welcome!

[@yoosulove]

This was fun to watch. Please make more videos! Ryosuke-san is Mr. Smiley! He positive attitude is contagious.

[@Gamefreaker2o]

This was actually pretty cool. I'm glad I subbed and stayed with you guys from the start!

[@martinadb4272]

Guys just discovered your videos, sooo late! :( You are super sweet and all I talk about now is going to Japan. Cheers from London

[@playmeagain]

not boring at all! easy and interesting to watch. great how you put the timings on too :-)

[@subparSamaritan]

That was great! What you think is boring is so interesting to me! We all hear and see so much about the "exciting" parts of Japan, I want to know more about the mundane! Love these videos. :D

[@TexaninTokyo]

***** I like the mundane stuff the most :D

[@subparSamaritan]

Texan in Tokyo Then I look forward to more "mundane" videos from you in the future! ^_^

[@sarai09]

You two are amazingly awesome!

[@neih800]

This came up in my recommended videos. Your videos are missed but, I respect your decision. Hope y'all doing well. Much love from TX.

[@Roxzaney]

I love these kinds of "day in a life" type videos. I found yours interesting as well! I also can't wait until the video of you both speaking Japanese. Will that be soon?

[@TexaninTokyo]

Roxzaney Yup. I just finished editing it today! I have two other videos that I will (probably) publish before that one - but hopefully it will come out next week!

[@holl3iemarie]

Really loved this video. I just discovered your videos about a week ago when a watched a rachel and jun video. I just think your videos are awesome!

[@Fahranaaz-e]

Its more exciting than my life lol... I wish I could do what I love and work from home. Enjoyed your videos. :)

[@alexte007]

Nice video I liked the motivation trick with the running :p About the editing program most people that have windows use adobe premiere pro but it requires a powerful pc and is pretty complicated. They offer a free trail though so you can check it out.

[@TexaninTokyo]

Alex Di Hmmm. I will put that on my list! Thanks!

[@sugarwarlock]

Texan in Tokyo Premiere and Sony Vegas are pretty much the only professional applications you can use for video editing on Windows. Everything else is... less professional. Not shit but just not the real deal. Adobe also offers a subscription service where you pay a relatively small fee per month and then you can use their software. That might be cheaper than buying Premier especially since you can cancel the service if you decide that the workflow required for Premier is not working for you. In a Mac you'd have Final Cut as well and iMovies which is a more fancy Windows Movie Maker. Much like iTunes compared to Windows Media Player.

[@nancyc.6265]

I think this is the first time I'm doing this, commenting that is. I find your life very interesting. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing more. Have a wonderful life.

[@CarolinaCerda89]

I'm obsess with your videos of "A Day In My Life" I had no idea I like those kind of videos, but sure love yours! Abrazos desde Chile!

[@nelllllx]

Ryosuke is great - what a keeper! Laundry AND Food? That's great. :) Hope the veggies come back soon.

[@TamaraVlogs]

SO interesting! And relevant for me! Thank you for doing what you do. It's a wealth of information

[@caw3675]

That's my greatest fear too! Good to know I'm not alone on that! Also, thanks for letting us take a glimpse into your life, and you were spot on about the meaning of life. It's definitely chocolate.

[@TexaninTokyo]

Camryn Washington Totally chocolate.

[@cretasara]

I've obsessed with all your videos.

[@jason4275]

All that walking is good exercise, the funny thing about this, if you or anyone, do A Day in your Life in Texas, 90% of it would be too much driving, and not enough walking.

[@TexaninTokyo]

jason4275 Right? So much driving. Too much driving.