Daily Life Living in Japan| Productive Holiday Routine| Christmas Preparation, Cooking & Shopping

[@LouCslife]

Hello my dears how’s your week? It’s been so cold here lately and my sensitivity to coldness makes me feel unwell. Anyhow, please do enjoy this week video. Stay safe and have a great week ahead. Sending lots of love from JP 🇯🇵💕 PS Incase someone wants to check out my store please click the link below 👇 oishiijapanbox.com For the design cup glass you can checkout here oishiijapanbox.com/collections/souvenirs Thank you so much for always watching and supporting my journey 🙇‍♀️🥹

[@downsideupgoesgroar]

It really isnt that simple... I grew up as a child with abundance and a big Christmas tree. I didn't feel blessed at all - I wasnt allowed to touch it, go near it. I also dreamed of being able to decorate, and yet if I ever tried to participate, I got yelled at and I would spend the evening crying in my room. Everything had to be perfect. What you have an idea of is what only exists in movies... Nothing in this world is perfect, and the grass only looks greener on the other side...

[@raquellz8622]

Cold hands and feet are symptoms of hypothyroidism. It helps me a lot to make miso soup and I add rice noodles, like ramen.

[@liezldionisio3127]

I smiled when you feature your bf even without showing his face, I love it 😍

[@RAVEN-v8h]

We all love you 💕

[@magzter68]

@@downsideupgoesgroar I pray you find peace. Not everyone's perception of Christmas is the same.

[@yvonnehawkins9389]

I am alone and 78 years old - try to find enjoyment in my craft hobbies and now love company in watching your video so thank you. Wish you a happy and healthy Christmas.

[@sadafjaved8119]

Sending love from Pakistan🎉❤😍

[@sadafjaved8119]

Sending love from Pakistan🎉❤😍

[@debradavis3935]

Thank you so much Lou for sharing this video with us! I’ve been very sick this last month and being disabled, I don’t often leave the house anyway, so being able to see these beautiful locations that you went to with the fall colors I could almost feel the chill in the air through the screen! Thank you, sweetheart! I love your little Christmas vignette… And I really relate to everything you said about gratitude. Our world spends far too much time being critical and complaining about everything. I spend time throughout my day being grateful for what the Lord has given me and it’s good to know that you live that way too! Looking forward to the next video. ❤️🎄❤️

[@brandylou9132]

I can relate to what you are saying. I have a similar circumstance, and it is so important to live with a grateful heart. ❤

[@jenniferderosa6472]

Amen! God bless you!

[@nikola4986]

Girl, let me tell you something. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad you have to spend these festive days with someone special. There is nothing wrong with being alone. You can still be very happy, but I wish you good success, health and happiness!!!❤🙏😇🎄

[@LouCslife]

I appreciate that 💕

[@xx2108abc769]

Watching yr video reminds me of my travel to Japan bck in the early and late 80's. Hv been in Japan 4 times 6 months of stay at a time. Been to different places but it was so lonely there. Hv met someone special an English teacher. Rltnshp went well until I return bck to Phil's and my feelings just changed. I cld hv married a Japanese man but I feel like they're domineering. I love Japan as a country. Reminisce the good old times. I will always love Japan. Yr vlog brought many good memories to me. Yr cooking is great! Encourages me to cook more japanese cuisines. I see you more inspired to do things in life esp that you have yr inspiration in life. Praying for relationship to florish more and more....❤

[@Carlotta69ify]

Lou, your videos bringing me so much joy. I am a sensitive person and I feeling so much better after watching your Videos as they giving me freedom in crazy times.

[@marienoellechamot2532]

J'adore vous regarder. Ca fait un moment que je suis vos vidéos. Vous êtes courageuse. Çà me donne envie et de cuisiner (je garde vos recettes) et de ranger mon intérieur. Merci Lou ❤ P.S. : je suis de France, région lyonnaise (LYON 69). J'ai 77 ans J'ai perdu mon mari il y a 9 ans (leucémie). et je vis seule avec mes compagnons à 4 pattes : 1 chat et 1 petit chien. JOYEUX NOËL à vous 🎉

[@meryldykstra2538]

J'espere vous aurait un Joyeux Noel! Felicitations de les Etats-Unis! (Hope I said this correctly. I haven't studied French for almost 50 years!) 😂🎄🇺🇸

[@shelbymcdaniel4377]

Your Christmas decorations are adorable.

[@dawnrouse2439]

Awww! I love that you get to share this beautiful season with someone! Love your Christmas tree and decorations.

[@elizahoskins7522]

I love all your videos so much, I'm so glad I found your channel, udk why but I watch at least 2 every night before bed, there so calming ❤

[@Gosia-zh6vd]

Hello, and thank you for another glimpse into your life. I enjoyed the views of the park and those of gingko trees, along with the craft fair, the most. By the way, I love matcha and prepare it almost every day. -- Hope that this pre-Christmas period brings you plenty of joy and contentment, as well as a resolution to at least some of the problems you are facing. Looking forward to seeing you here again! 🙂

[@cindyhalpern3187]

It isn't so much as the size of the tree, but the love you put into it!

[@larskjr7439]

That table looks like laminate so you shouldn't really be using oil on it :) Also laminate is water proof so a cover is not really needed. Although it will of course protect from any scuffs and marks :) Have a happy holiday season :)

[@daniherde4810]

❤ Thank you for taking us along to such beautiful places 💕!! I really enjoy watching you cook, it's very relaxing and I always learn new things from you ☺️. You're Christmas 🎄 tree and decorations look lovely 🌹 So sorry that the cold 🥶 makes you feel unwell. I am sending love and healing warm light 🕯️ your way 💕🌺🦋💕🕊️ Hope you have a great week 😊💜!

[@stephaniealaia769]

All your decor yiu got for Christmas is super cute! & it blends in so nicely with you’re apartment. I am so glad you can spend Christmas with someone this year it really truly is memorable. Hope you had a happy thanksgiving too, Lou! 😊

[@LegendofLaw]

I'm a 46 yr old cop in New Orleans. These videos are my guilty pleasure. Get you some arthritis socks when you go to bed. It'll keep blood flowing to your feet and keep them warmer. Best of luck to you sweetheart. ❤

[@AmandainChrist88]

Do you know Jesus Christ? John 3:16. Have you ever heard the good news ? The gospel of Jesus Christ ? Jesus wants all to be saved from their sins. I’m sure you see a lot of evil being a police officer and things you can’t explain . Because the things we battle are in the unseen realm of the spirit. Ephesians 6:12 King James Version 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. This scripture explains the hierarchy of evil.

[@PatBlankenship-b1c]

Hello Lou, I always enjoy your videos. The Christmas tree and decorations are very pretty! Thank you for sharing your life with us! Health and happiness to you always! Hello from the USA!

[@brandylou9132]

Your tree turned out beautiful. I hope you will always enjoy decorating a tree. I have done it for 57 years, and still enjoy, and find it magical. Tell your boyfriend we appreciate him participating in the videos, and we are glad he is there to keep you company. I really enjoyed your two trips in this vìdeo. I absolutely LOVED the light show, and bubbles that exploded with a pùff in your last video! Hoping you get to enjoy lots more special times this holiday season. Will you get to go home at all?

[@loriperkins8805]

Your Christmas tree is lovely and so festive! So happy for you to have someone special to share the season with. God bless 😊

[@210musicman06]

Everything you cook looks so delicious!

[@bethhinton8565]

Ive got one of those plastic covers on my coffee table. I love it, and it easy to clean and saves the table!

[@patriciasimmon6854]

Thanks for the relaxing video. The autumn ginkgo trees were beautiful. Almost like sculptures.

[@sharonsmithey-u8r]

Lovely video !! Japan is so beautiful ! I love your little Christmas tree , you always make beautiful things so special !

[@KatieoftheHouse]

I love how your tree turned out! Merry Christmas to you! ❤

[@chrisodebeek787]

Hi lou. Thank you for sharing. I love when you bring us to places with you. Beautiful trees indeed.

[@CousinAAE]

Hi, I just wanted to mention when you buy tea, that teabags that are encased in a nylon mesh bag release dangerous levels of microplastics into the tea. It did not look like a nylon mesh teabag, but since you drink various teas, I thought I would mention this.

[@albertgarrett782]

That plastic table cover is giving American horror stories vibes. Do you really need that girl😂creepy

[@Iluthra]

Watching you decorate makes me happy because I love to decorate. The store had some cute figures too! Hope your holiday is a wonderful one!

[@jzp931]

Salmon is so tasty when not overcooked. It’s soft and flaky and falls apart easily.

[@lynntredway6930]

A couple of non adhesive silicone dots under the plastic cover will keep it from sliding around on the table

[@JoodeeK-jm3qd]

We enjoyed this episode so much. Your Christmas decorations were so beautiful. Thank you for giving us this peek into your routines.❤❤❤

[@jennymcgraw855]

Your little Christmas Tree is so cute! You always make me hungry when you cook. Enjoy this special time!

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

I don't really have much holidays. I live alone and I'm not close with my family. I've also had ongoing health issues I finally got answers too so I'm on a new health journey

[@renae9365]

I’m rarely cold. Hot flashes and just always warm natured. It’s just as bad as being cold all of the time. I have a lot of cute sweatshirts and sweaters, but never wear them because I get too hot in them.

[@SBMJ7]

Just ordered a large snack box to Sarah in Virginia. Can't wait to try it all with my 8 year old niece! I watch all of your videos! Thank you for what you do! Xoxo

[@sherrijacks6215]

Lou, your Christmas Tree is Beautiful ‼️❤️ So HAPPY you have someone to spend life with....wishing you Peace, Health, Happiness.❤❤ You are ABSOLUTELY my Favorite here on KZbin!! Hugs from Texas, USA

[@sharonhebert2351]

Your Christmas decorations look beautiful. You did a wonderful job. Please try and stay warm. Take care and have a good week. xoxo

[@JoannePelletier-w3p]

Hi Lou! Happy for you! You wont spend christmas alone. What a great News! 😊

[@caseysiwajek2192]

I hope you have a merry Christmas 🎅 your a wonderful person inside and out .

[@MDWJS]

i'm sorry the cold weather makes you unwell. I love all seasons from the hottest to the coldest but i come alive in the fall and winter. invest in warm woolen socks and good woolen mittens where you are home have the ones with batteries that really helps my husband and i have also purchased heating blankets for all over the home

[@Mekhinya]

Love your holiday decor, Lou!😊. The food looks yummy! So happy you won't spend Christmas alone this year 💞

[@Knockseekfind]

Hello Lou Thankyou so very much for sharing your beautiful scenery and your wonderful Christmas 🎄 tree and 🧑‍🎄 decorations they are so cute 🥰 hopefully 🤞 you get good news soon about your health take care Godbless my friend 🎅🏻🧑‍🎄🎄❤️🙏

[@loradisporto7535]

I am glad you found happiness with someone.

[@eveboyle109]

You are so Lovely, and Thank you for sharing :) In winter, I drink Honey and Lemon. I grate the outside peel and include the flesh. I get it really hot, then let it cool a little, so the honey soaks into the lemon parts. So easy and delic.. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool down!

[@patvance6205]

Loved watching you decorate for Christmas!

[@lormor460]

Your Christmas tree and decor ❤ Enjoyed your video very much!

[@kittycatcoffee5868]

I love your Christmas decorations, just beautiful and festive.🤶🏻🎅🏼🎁❤️🎉

[@GM-jv9jz]

Your food looked good and your christmas tree turned out fantastic! Merry Christmas from the USA. 🎄

[@janstevens1376]

Just watching your video my hands are always cold and my feet. I drink tea quite a lot I love my tea from the UK

[@mostlyh2o233]

My friend uses muffin tins to organize pieces when she’s building something - genius! 😅

[@Betty-o7w]

Thank you another wonderful video love your tree ❤

[@shantimudaliar1414]

Very nice video

[@terribelle3]

Aweeeee Lou C, that's wonderful 😊 ❤ You deserve relaxing & fun times like that.

[@lisamartonegomez9812]

I live north of Boston Massachusetts USA and I hate the cold and short days. Just think.. after Dec 21st it will get longer and warm weather is coming soon… that’s the only way I can make it through the winter!!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

I love your Christmas tree, it's perfect ❤️ I know the feeling of being unwell; I was just diagnosed with severe anemia and I am getting on the right track now. I'm having a gastroscopy next Saturday and although it's not exciting news, it's the first time I've ever been offered sedation for the procedure! Usually I just get my throat numbed so this is pretty awesome; maybe it's because I'm having it done at an endoscopy clinic and not the hospital. They actually wouldn't let me not be sedated no matter how much I begged. I was prepared to drive there and back. No 🎲😂 The ginko trees are so beautiful. Japan is such a beautiful place and I cannot wait to see it for myself. I'm so happy that you have someone special to share the Christmas joy with, that makes me 😊 I saw on the SHOP app that you have a new KitKat flavour. I'll have to treat myself once Canada Post ends the strike, such poor timing 😢

[@barber0611]

very pretty decorations!!!

[@Dawn-he1rx]

Thank you for another video!! Food looks fantastic! Have you ever tried shirred eggs? Delicious! If you want to think about it you should make 100 percent cooking videos. Those in my opinion would hit the top!!!

[@cathystuart7465]

I agree being cold makes me feel unwell too..weather herehas been extremely cold with snow...stay safe..keep warm...love your videos

[@tammywhatley910]

Your Christmas decorations look so cute!

[@maryannecross4220]

Hi, is there a video of a tour of your new home 💖🇬🇧

[@Hobali]

You are so right about people should be thankful and grateful for what they have because there are people who would love to have what they have. I am thankful everyday for what I have. Blessings & Love to you and yours ❤🌲✨

[@connieelaine855]

Hello!! Just a tipe I learned from washing my shower curtain...for the cover on your table, if it isn't lying as flat as you'd like, try heating it gently with your hairdryer ( on a low setting) and smoothing it out with your hand. Works for wrinkles in a shower curtain really well 😅May you have a blessed holiday season!🎉

[@blf9202]

Your decorations are very pretty. 😊

[@janetfuller5522]

Your Christmas decorations are so adorable! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND BOYFRIEND!

[@allisonsanimals8648]

I love your videos so thank you for what you do! I’m so happy for you!! ❤

[@shantimudaliar1414]

Nice video

[@keithbates598]

Hi Lou, it's bitter cold 🥶 here too in Albuquerque NM. Love your Christmas ornaments. Christmas 🎄 tree is cutttteeee too. My cell isn't working using Keith's cell 😫. Our beloved Charlie is not doing well. He is a German Shephard Chow mix and rescued him and my beloved Cookie a Pitbull around 2012. Cookie died Nov 30 23 and my heart was taken away. She was a Great dog 🐕.. Charlie is going down hill and Keith is trying to hold on to him as long as we can 😢 💙 Depressing here right now 😢 Your vlog is uplifting, thank you 😊! Joan

[@bekkybrown8329]

Merry Christmas Lou! Your little tree and Christmas decorations are so cute😊

[@mariannewaszak8253]

Hi Lou Your decorations came out so cute : )

[@lolamariani8571]

Thank you Lou for all your videos

[@monikamichaelis-iw3to]

Turn up the heating if you are cold.

[@shelleyrevell7829]

Your tree is lovely ❤❤❤

[@LilA-zl6tf]

Your Christmas tree became very cute 💕

[@MilaVieira55]

Hi Lou! My 1st comment on your channel!:) Just want to make a suggestion about your cold hands. Most of my life I had cold feet and cold hands. I've learned in Ayurveda, that our body needs all elements to stay balanced. I started putting Cayenne pepper (powder) in my lunch for 3 or 4 days. It's not hard on the stomach and it's anti-inflamatory as well. Never had my hands and feet cold again. 3x a year is enough for me it depends... I wish you have a very happy christmas. Thank you for sharing positive vibes!!;) (From, Lisbon - Portugal)

[@scook5599]

Very pretty Christmas decorations! I only have a very small tree and a few decorations too.

[@real-4]

Thanku so much for sharing ur life and country with us❤

[@almond_in]

Cold hands & feet here too 😢 The wagashi looks delicious with the matcha ✨ The Park is beautiful with all these beautiful and yellow/orange trees ❤ Autumn is beautiful in japan! I wish you a merry xmas with your boyfriend! I Did my xmastree yesterday but I am single this year and I wont celebrate with my Family!

[@ccc4102]

Sending a sunny 🧡 from South Africa .

[@Lisa_702]

I'm so glad you can enjoy these beautiful places with someone, I really enjoy your videos❤

[@wendystephenson407]

Enjoy every minute! I wish I ad someone to share my life with 😢

[@AlejandraAvila-mf1xj]

Love the videos hate that she doesn’t talk. I usually like watching videos like these because I can listen to them while I’m doing mundane things at home.

[@carolynalicea5865]

Beautiful tree!! Love your decorations, it looks so pretty!

[@ladymaus123]

Dauernd kalte Hände und Füße zu haben deutet auf eine Unterfunktion deiner Schilddrüse hin. Ich musste vor 14 Tagen auch meine Thyroxin Dosis erhöhen. Jetzt ist es wesentlich besser..Mir ist nicht mehr dauernd kalt und Hände und Füße sind auch warm👍😊 Wir haben hier in Heidelberg 0 Grad und Sonne..👍

[@LouCslife]

I’m hoping for a warmer hands and feet☺️

[@berenice-y2p]

Dear Lou, try and get a couple of jumpers/tops with a pure wool content.... at least 25% wool. You will feel much warmer, especially if you can find lambswool xxxx

[@CookwitchCreations]

Nice to see you again! What lovely places you have been to.

[@Sl1ckLunat1c]

Love your Christmas decorations!

[@AnaPaulaCarneiro-qm1ly]

So lovely your tree😊😊😊

[@katherinemeacham7809]

hi its getting cold here at night in california as well ! how are you doing ! want to make the undon noodles and the soup what is used in the soup ! and what beef did you use

[@suebrady6179]

You can use your hair dryer to gently warm up the plastic table cover and make it lie flatter.

[@JoannePelletier-w3p]

Nice color of nailpolish for christmas🎄

[@beatricequinonez6844]

Hi Lou C ! Your Christmas decoration is so pretty! Stay warm and enjoy the Season ! Happy Holidays! 💕 🎄🙌🏽✨️

[@LouCslife]

Happy holidays!

[@paraskevimour193]

Hi Lou , as always we enjoyed your new video , nice landscape , Bud as you told its cold there , come to Florida with the endless summer Lol 😄, and something else , the food that you cook is tasty for you, a little curious for us , we can’t mix fish , meat or chicken we cook it separated , I mean , we don’t put oyster sauce to beef or chicken , anyway , our love and many wishes for health and happiness , from Florida USA 🇺🇸👍😘👍😘

[@MarilynLindsay-mz7qj]

Your dinner with salmon looked delicious 💕 Marilyn from the U.K.

[@kitkit5515]

Love your Christmas decorations and tree 🌲 all so cute!!! glad you went back and tried the matcha drink I love matcha anything. So happy you get to share the holiday season with your boyfriend 😊

[@donutdomination139]

I don’t hang my sweaters. They will get hanger ‘bumps’ on the shoulders that way.

[@lauren6889]

So many people so full of advice, wow

[@Alohacmb]

Dearest Lou....🌺🎄🌺 Greetings from Hawaii "Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'ole Makahiki Hou!!" It'll be "Sparkling and Magical" for you both this holiday season. Enjoy the moments as you both bring a long life of happiness. Love the seasons in Japan. It's so gorgeous and breathtaking! Take care! Prayers in hearts! Ate Char ❤❤❤

[@deidrebee1]

Your salmon lunch looks light and refreshing. I also thought the snow globe snow would blow when you put the battery in. The gingko trees are beautiful. Your lovely, simple Christmas is pleasant to watch. Oh, also, you have such nice nails and I like your hair style (with the curled ends!) Merry Christmas and thanks for posting!

[@harriettballard8402]

I enjoy the video. Your decorations are very pretty. Hope you have a great week.

[@lindapendleton9176]

Good job! Well done ! You deserve a special treat.🍰😊 Having a lot of snow here in western New York. Used to like making snow sculpture as a kid. How about you?

[@marchicam7483]

Me alegro mucho de que por fin esta navidad estes acompañada y feliz, espero todo te vaya muy bien, te lo mereces eres una luchadora❤

[@AnaPaulaCarneiro-qm1ly]

See ypu next time😊😊😊

[@magzter68]

Thank you so much for adding a la cart candy... I'm so proud of you! You are a great businesswoman! =)