Are you looking for inspiration? Exploring the unknown

[@kayowpi]

You're my inspirational person Chikako! love your courage and your work always

[@ogawachikako]

aaaaw that's soooo sweet!!! thank you so much, it encourage me a lot to make more videos ☺️✨

[@aleksitanninen]

I know that song that you're singing, it has played on my Spotify so many times but I don't really know who sings it or even the title. But the melody is very addictive and happy, and sometimes out of randomness, I'd hum the song. I call that inspirational in a very organic way. Inspiration can come from anywhere like admiration, personal experiences(happy or sad), a place you have visit, a pretty cloud you spotted, a movie, a song, and even simple encouragement from people that mattered to you. I remember wanting to draw my first dog that I lost because I wanted to remember him and overcoming grief, I was 11 years old then. I remember getting my first manga as a gift, Takahashi Rumiko's めぞん一刻, and it was a random volume and I thought, wow... I want to draw like that! I didn't read the whole series, I was simply inspired by the way it was drawn. And then I was into Dragon Ball(who wasn't), Yuyu Hakusho, Ranma½, and then works from Hojo Tsukasa as well. I guess my point it, you can pretty much get inspired by anything, but like you said, you just need to do it :D That way you'll never regret living knowing that you've done what you've been inspired to do. That's how we keep moving forward in life... it's a journey, life is not a destination ;)

[@ogawachikako]

I find your comments to be like poetry, and I find them beautiful✨ Oh, many people have been inspired by Rumiko Takahashi🐶 I like Ranma too! I used to watch Inuyasha every Monday on television, and I still remember and sing some of the opening songs from it haha. (Would it be my next Open mic?!) I am very amazed that you know lots of comics from Japan. Thankfully, Vancouver, where I live, has lots of comics in the library, and I sometimes go there and spend the whole day reading comics! Recently, I finished Spy Family from Crunchyroll, and it was very relaxing to watch. I feel like when I start to have concerns or negative feelings, most of the time I stop doing something. This KZbin journey too, probably I try and try, figure out, adjust, and keep moving forward to see something new💪 Thank you as always!! I really appreciate you receiving my message from my video and taking the time to leave such a beautiful message ☺️✨

[@aleksitanninen]

@@ogawachikako The song finally played on my Spotify!!!!! 風になる(Kaze ni Naru) :D So happy.

[@ogawachikako]

@@aleksitanninen hehe this song is really sticking my head for a while! It's such a happy song!

[@saartjepoezestaartje8216]

Amazing!! Very inspirational :) It's so true what you say... It's not about the result, it's about just showing up and having new experiences! :) I'm very proud of you that you went on stage!!

[@saartjepoezestaartje8216]

OMG and I LOVE the song you sang!!!!! I used to sing that song as well with my ukulele!! :)) It's called Kaze ni naru right?

[@ogawachikako]

Oh thank you so much, It means a lot☺️✨ YES!! It's Kaze ni Naru from one of Ghibli movies! That song is perfect with Ukulele, and it's my songs list in shower time haha 🚿😆 I feel happier when I sing this song🎶

[@isasartcorner]

I love your perspective on this! So often, we think about inspiration as just "the thing that gives us ideas for drawing or painting". But it is so much more - something that lights a spark in you, something you admire so much that it gives you the energy and drive to make sure there is more of it in the world and in you - whether it is a beautiful picture, a personal challenge, a way of living, or so many other things. And props to you for showing up and pushing yourself to try something new! You might have inspired someone else that day ❤

[@ogawachikako]

Wow, thank you so much for such sweet feedback! Yes, I agree with you! Anything can be an inspiration depending on how you see it. Haha, that day I was so nervous and couldn't see how the audience was reacting. Hopefully, I inspired at least one person in the crowd😆. Thank you again for finding this small channel^^.

[@isasartcorner]

@@ogawachikako Thank you for making these videos!

[@aenva]

this is a great video, thank you so much!

[@ogawachikako]

Oh thank you so much😊 Your comment encourage me✨

[@JadieBean]

What a lovely video, I love the experiences you share with us! I appreciate your hard work. You are so brave for giving singing in front of others a try! ❤ and you sounded so lovely ☺️

[@ogawachikako]

Aaaw thank you so much, it means a lot!☺️ Thankfully people in the open mic were so supportive to hear my song! It was unforgettable moment! ✨

[@karthik0j]

That's very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your personal perspective :)

[@ogawachikako]

Oh Thank you so much!😊 I am so happy that I could share an inspiration with you!😊✨

[@likeaflowerinsun]

You are inspirational, Ms. Chikako~

[@ogawachikako]

Aaaw that’s so sweet of you, thank you so much!😊✨

[@jeffreyg7333]

I always feel so much better after watching these!😊 Also, I think your voice is lovely. And it's a fun, playful song. It's at the end of a Ghibli movie yes? Anyhow, I'm always grateful for these videos.❤

[@ogawachikako]

Oh! you knew the song??? I am amazed that you watched the Ghibli movie! I am sure that you are becoming more Japanese than me haha! Thank you for watching the video! By the way, My dad was saying yesterday that your Japanese is improving so fast lol

[@jeffreyg7333]

@@ogawachikako aw, that's nice of your dad to say that.

[@Dangosenpaii]

great video chika

[@ogawachikako]

Oh thank you so much^^!! by the way, I like your account name, Dango senpai! so cute🍡

[@BoruArt]

Awww, what a great video! Can I give it two thumbs up?? I fully agree with you - stepping out there and just doing something is valuable! When I was younger, I was pretty shy and I didn't do many things publicly where I'd be noticed much. But as I got older, I'm always looking for a new thing to try (I have done musical performance, and I'm not a very good singer! But it is a fun thing to do in the right environment!) I think I'm more likely these days to just strike up a conversation with a person - and if they are willing, boy, you can have some great stories exchanged! And stories are always good inspiration for me ☺ By the way - you have a very sweet singing voice! I don't know the song you sang, but you made it sounds lovely!

[@ogawachikako]

Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving such encouraging feedback☺️ Haha, indeed, singing in public becomes an incredibly inspirational experience when the audience is supportive. I don't have confidence in my singing voice, so it means a lot that you mentioned it ^_^✨ This song holds nostalgic memories from my childhood, and sharing it through music brings me joy!! It's wonderful!! You exchange stories with strangers? Niiiice! I also enjoy having conversations with people, especially while waiting for a bus.But most of the time, I wait someone to talk to me😆 Once again, thank you for your encouragement and support! I truly appreciate reading your thoughts on each video. Your words make me feel supported and safe✨✨