Early Morning Bliss: My Solo Holiday Routine Starting at 5:00 a.m. | Japan VLOG

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Ume：
Japanese plums, also known as "ume," are a popular fruit native to Japan. They belong to the Prunus mume species and are widely cultivated for their culinary and medicinal uses. Japanese plums have a distinctive tart flavor with a subtle sweetness, making them a unique and beloved ingredient in various traditional Japanese dishes.
I woke up at 5 a.m. and completed the tasks I wanted to do before the heat of the day. In this VLOG, I share my day off and the activities I engaged in during the early morning hours. One of the highlights was making homemade Ume syrup 🍹, something I had been looking forward to. The finished Ume syrup had a rich Ume flavor, and shaking the bottle daily added to the anticipation. It was incredibly delicious! 🤤💛 I also packed a bento box filled with recipes utilizing the Ume syrup, which turned out to be a hit with my sister. It made for a satisfying and enjoyable holiday. 🥰😂
▶ Index
00:00 Wake-up
02:44 Making Ume Syrup with Apple Vinegar
10:10 Simmered Pork Belly with Water Eggplant on Soba Noodles
15:00 Ume Syrup Completion and Mixing with Water
16:07 Spare Rib Stew and Cheeky Carrot Salad Sandwich
19:55 Drive
21:58 Ume Sherbet and Luncheon Meat Cutlet
▶ ABOUT NAMI NO KURASHI
I'm Nami, living alone in Tokyo Japan. The name "Nami" has multiple meanings in Japanese. One interpretation is a girl's name, while the other meaning is "ordinary." Nami no Kurashi, or "Nami's life," combines these two meanings. Kurashi refers to daily life. I don't possess any exceptional skills, and my life consists of ordinary days. I hope you find enjoyment in sharing these simple, everyday moments with me!
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Thank you for your warm comments always! 💛 I apologize for not being able to respond to all of them as I'm struggling to keep up. Your support means a lot to me. 🙇💕

[@joelgrebinsilvestri]

What i learn from Nami's video is that Little datails make the big difference. how she decorates each plate of food, each moment makes it special and that's what life is all about, it is not about having great luxuries or riches but about knowing how to live each moment in the best way, thank you Nami for inspiring me in my life.

[@prateeksingh959]

Agree 100%

[@georgevladimirovich7190]

From the elegant simplicity of Nami, I learned more about life during the last two years than during a lifetime.

[@naomialaniz373]

Great vlog, so relaxing 😊

[@arturospitalieri1097]

Hello Nami from Italiy☀️🙋

[@spiritofanu3112]

So true.

[@maryanne2002]

i never wake up at 5am on my off days.. always sleeping in.. but after watching how you wake up at 5am to enjoy your off day awake.. i am motivated to try it.. thank you Nami.. i am living a better healthier life style cos you take the time to document & share it with us ❤

[@mattrader4910]

One thing I like about you is being meticulous and organized in doing things whether it's making syrup, cooking, or cleaning

[@bcgrote]

I agree! Me, seeing a cord: Eh, whatever. Nami: cleans and tidies, hiding cord nicely ❤

[@MusclesandBooks]

I love how you always take the time to make your meals and even snacks so beautiful even though you live alone. And don't feel bad about the English - it is SO different from Japanese. I briefly looked at Japanese in Duolingo and gave up very quickly, LOL.

[@lileavlogs]

favorite time of the day is watching these vlogs ❤️ so calming and cozy feelings

[@kaikito7662]

Every single one of your peaceful, peaceful videos are big , soft, fluffy pillows for my brain. Thank you, Nami.

[@jellygeronimo1071]

I’ve been feeling down and hopeless recently. I have tried different ways to keep sane and relax myself. I’m so happy I found your vlogs. I watch them each morning while sipping my favorite coffee. It helps me a lot and gave me a good feeling. Thank you Nami 🫶

[@bcgrote]

I'm glad you found Nami! She is a gem! ❤

[@dollseyewarped]

I feel the exact same way. Much of life is so overwhelming but watching these videos calms my mind and allows me to focus on simple things.

[@MothraKaiju]

I hope you are doing ok, Nami. We all miss you and hope you feeling well.

[@hilaryepstein6013]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. It's such a joy watching you prepare food. You are very accomplished and I love the fact that you eat well even though you are just cooking for yourself.

[@janishani1]

The level of selflessness is honourable: "It's still too early in the morning to move" I bet she meant that "In order not to disturb the neighbours sleep" more than "I still feel asleep / slow".

[@user-xm9hy1qe6s]

音が小さくて大きくしてたら広告で爆音になってビックリした😂

[@elleofaname1058]

Nami.........it is you who makes Japan and the world a happy, beautiful place. Thank you, for being you 😘

[@margaretbentley3937]

Your mindfulness in all things is soothing. Thank you Nami! 😊

[@cynthiashields5352]

Nami you make being alone celebrated by creating such a beautiful life. Thank you for sharing that with us. I know I live differently since I have been watching. I celebrate my life now too. ❤😊

[@rhondahodgson3294]

Today is June 3 , where is the new video🤔?these videos are my favorite part of Saturday morning. Coffee and the new Nami video is how I start my weekend😊❤

[@rebeccaashley8272]

Every Saturday is my favorite day because of Nami vlog. The time I spend watching Nami is very precious to me.😊

[@spiritofanu3112]

Agree - it is almost zen like - a meditation of sorts

[@user-gb8ih7nz8u]

The lunch box you made looked so good 🤤 I'm sitting in the park watching this and wish i had one 😂

[@user-cd8gl5zj4e]

梅シロップを作っている時に去年の梅の準備をしている時の様子が思い出されました。在宅勤務で昼休み中にひたすら梅のヘタを取っている動画がまだ最近のことだと思っているのにもう1年前のことなんですね！ 最近は本当に時間の経過が早く感じます。

[@pffftt1234]

My day off routine includes waking up at 5am mountain standard time and watching you!

[@sooz9433]

Thank you Nami ♥️ I just need to acknowledge your knife skills!!😮 How I wish I was able to slice veggies like you. What an awesome video and I was happy to see you have time with your family too. Thank you Nami and take care.♥️

[@ej3016]

Sooz - am tempted to buy extra carrots when they are in season 🇨🇦 just to practise - meals do taste different when we take care - and Nami’s knife skills are encouraging me too 🙏🇨🇦

[@sooz9433]

@@ej3016 she's got skills+!!

[@Min-rh2hk]

I'm having a rough day with neighbours moving in and it's very noisy. It's currently almost 2am here, and your video calms me. Thank you ❤

[@linda4th]

Such a calming video. Thank you once agin for allowing us into your world. You are inspiring and make me want to be so much more organised.

[@vanshika5787]

Hey Nami I am late this time cause I had so many assignments to do. But as soon as I saw the notification I literally came running. It really makes my day/night.❤

[@naminokurashi]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you came running🥹🤍 Have a good night🥰

[@greekeat3584]

Hi from Greece whenever we are and wherever always waiting the SaturdayNami episode ❤ come to Greece when you'll find the time

[@miwakuma2525]

妹さんと、姪っ子ちゃんと仲良しなんですね😊なんか、とっても‼️ステキな関係🎉

[@violingirl6647]

Your lunch boxes were so beautiful they made me cry. What a wonderful thing to be able to do for you family!❤

[@erikgeorge3770]

❤❤ another morning vlog from the awesome Nami ... it must be Saturday. thank you for sharing. you are an amazing person and beautiful soul. I know I'm one of the countless people who would live to meet you and share a coffee. have a wonderful rest of the weekend and upcoming week ❤❤

[@naminokurashi]

Thank you very much for your warm comment as always! I’m so happy to heat that🥰 Please enjoy your coffee☕💖

[@lth7023]

Everything was so Lovely & Relaxing! It's Saturday Morning & I'm winding down after a very hectic week. Your Videos always Relax Me & remind me that the Asian Culture embraces a Relaxed Atmosphere, Appreciation of Beauty & Artistic Food Presentation! The Western Culture has ALOT to Learn about creating a Relaxed Atmosphere & Appreciation of the Beauty & the Good Blessings we've been given! I'm learning so much from you & a couple of others from Japan & Korea that I follow on KZbin! I want to Thank You for the Hard Work you put into Filming & Editing of your Videos! You have Enhanced My Life & Reminded me of the Good Things in Life that I should Appreciate more! Love from America, 🥰🇺🇲

[@mackattack701]

I'm happy for the good relationship you have with your sister. Family is so important ❤️

[@spiritofanu3112]

Another amazing video. So much in this one. Thank you for taking us along on your family picnic. I remember well the hot Japanese summers and trying to stay cool often without A/C in the country side. You have many recipes to stay cool this summer. Enjoy the season! ❤️

[@ej3016]

🤣😂 while I ate enough spam during my childhood for multiple life times - Nami and the other Japanese young women I watch here on YT have given me courage to start preparing meals with meat from a tin - it’s just corned beef not spam 🤣😂

[@user-ek6xq4uq7j]

Namiさん、こんばんは。 朝活いいですね。 丁寧に生活をしているNamiさんの日常が見る事ができて毎週、楽しみに待っています。

[@user-fz5ji3jn4s]

梅シロップがお料理にもつかわれ大活躍ですね✨今日青梅の練りきりを買い季節を感じたところでタイムリーでした！旬の青梅と新緑の風景が瑞々しく感じられました🍃

[@dominykaszakrys3373]

Mad respect for enduring life alone... Keep up them vids coming!

[@user-bf6sm3ox9b]

namiさんは、ドライブから帰っても、具合が悪くてもしっかりご飯を作るって、凄いですね。自分の甘さが、恥ずかしいです。 これからも、無理せず、ゆっくり動画を作ってください。 いつも、元気をありがとうございます💓💓💓💓

[@roseofsharon11]

Nami, are you ok? Usually on Saturday here, we have a new video. I hope you are well and that nothing is wrong. Thank you for all the wonderful moments you share with us…from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts USA 💖👍🏻💖

[@eduardagoncalves9815]

私はナミのビデオとビデオブログが大好きです。やっと心が軽くなり、落ち着いた気分になります。😍🙏

[@megc2180]

Thank you for another lovely video, Nami. It is a holiday weekend here in America and this is a great way to start off a relaxing long weekend.

[@user-ve2kk6bc3c]

ナミさん、土曜日配信ないなあと 心配してました。 もしかして、おめでたいことでお休み？ お風邪ひいていたのですね 私も4月から、 一度は風邪から、急性胃炎で２日休み、次は温泉上がりに、扇風機をかけられ、背中直撃でのど風邪をひき、クラクラする位具合悪かったです。旅行予定がありまして、やっと 治りました すみません、長々と、なんかナミさんに親近感を感じて書いてしまいました。 早くお風邪治してくださいね

[@dtulip1]

In England we call those green plums...GREEN GAGES ...and I love plums..all of them

[@valeriamere3898]

20:10 Es una ternura verte con tu sobrina, más cuando te toma de la mano... So Cute!. Greetings from Mexico.

[@mememe5757]

Namiさんがお酒呑んでるの珍しい！！

[@debranielsen2002]

It’s funny that your title is Early Morning Bliss. That’s how I feel every Saturday morning when I watch your video. 😊 Have a lovely week.

[@brayleighhope4246]

Thank you for the peace your videos give me. 😊

[@user-uu3rb4ih1g]

新しい動画めちゃくちゃ嬉しいです🥹お風呂の時、食事の時、電車移動と全ての時間でNamiさんの動画見ては癒されてます🥺💓💓💓💓 色々参考にさせてもらってます✨ 気温差激しいですが体調にお気をつけください☺️ そしていつも素敵か動画本当にありがとうございます！！！

[@Eregone]

Se puede sentir la serena soledad en medio de la ciudad, no sé si habrá tristeza o melancolía, pero se ve en cada detalle una belleza

[@user-vo1kd8vi9b]

今回は特に無音ですね。いつも通り小音BGMなのかと音量上げた瞬間、中間広告でびっくりしました😂

[@paruchan-yg1ot]

同じくです😮😮

[@claudiamonasterios2654]

Hola buen día !!! Espero realmente estés bien!! Estaba esperando tu vídeo de esta semana y no subiste nada todavía,lo espero porque me hace compañía 😊, me llamo Claudia, que Dios te bendiga

[@rosalyguevara8617]

Nami, pendiente de tus noticias nuevas esta semana, espero que estés bien!! 😐

[@__haruka2001]

同じです🫨笑 いつもより全体的に音が小さめですね🫨

[@nn4029]

これ読んでから見始めたのに、同じ事やってしまった😂

[@valentina6874]

Beautiful little things… good food , quiete moments with your sister and her baby girl… so this is a sweet life… i’m happy for you .. be good, Nami-san 😌😌♥️♥️

[@karin_szm]

今週もNamiさんの動画が観れる幸せ……どうかNamiさんの無理のないペースで動画を上げていただけるとすごく嬉しいです🌷

[@naminokurashi]

温かいお言葉とても嬉しいです！ありがとうございます🥰

[@Sociology347]

I love you

[@ElDrom_Belle]

Those little hands of your niece, were tge cutest❤

[@virginiaclark5826]

Your videos bring me so much peace and relaxation. I watch alot of videos and most of them I turn the volume down bc the music is too loud and annoying but yours is perfect. So soothing and you are just lovely. Love from the USA❤

[@user-pj9dx6vj6w]

いつも楽しく見ています😊 ああした方がいい、こうした方がいいと言われると疲れると思います。 ナミさんらしく、ナミさんの好きなように過ごしたらいいと思うのでこれからも無理をせずにお過ごしください❤

[@naminokurashi]

温かいお言葉本当にありがとうございます💛 とても嬉しいです🥰

[@TehHawtn3ss]

Praying everything is okay, and you aren't having any major troubles.

[@kellywarner8224]

i bet your family and friends love it when you bring lunch

[@katkat-9158]

I love uuu For your hard work For your continuity For your independence For your videos and the time you invest in them For showing us a piece of your life❤❤

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I love the effort you put into making food for yourself alone or for your friends and family. I am trying to do better at this myself.

[@LarisaPot-wc5wn]

Наше лето пока холодное на Урале. Тоже захотелось поставить заготовки в коридор, чтоб кто-нибудь встречал, помимо собаки:) я. Все как всегда нежно и аппетитно

[@4evelyn734]

Nami, I wish you make my lunch sometime! When you cook, you take such care that it makes everything look delicious!

[@JMcYrk]

I enjoy your videos so much. I look forward to them every week. 🙂 I'm a grandmother, so I'm glad you made some ume syrup for your grandmother! 😄❤ See you next week!

[@user-hs9od9zd2v]

本当に丁寧で素敵な暮らしをされていて、素晴らしいご両親に大切に育てられたお嬢様なんだなということがわかります☺️ 子供がNamiさんのように育ち、中良いきょうだいになるといいなぁと思いながら子育てしております🌸

[@user-kf3xw5xk9k]

確かに😂

[@user-kf3xw5xk9k]

氏より、育ちといいますもんね🎉

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

S o many interesting things in this particular vlog! I have always thought of Japan as a beautiful country with no particular desire to visit. You may have changed my mind about that 😊. I have reasons I most likely will not visit, I am an older person with some health restrictions. I am enjoying seeing the country and experiences through your eyes! Thank You!

[@ROSE_2409]

改めて、Namiさんは本当に上品で素敵な女性だなあって思いながら拝見しました☺️妹さん足が良くなられたようで良かったですね☺️姪っ子さんの小さな御手手👐が可愛いくてホッコリ😌 見事なお料理を沢山見せて下さってありがとうございました😋

[@tammyroyal7547]

Hi Nami!! You are such a busy girl!! Always cleaning, arranging things, cooking, growing different plants!! You give me motivation to start moving & keep moving!! Your vlogs are so interesting & enjoyable. Take care sweet girl!! 😊

[@ej3016]

have been watching your videos for 18 mths now - one thing that has amazed me about you in the kitchen is your knife skills - you say you are ordinary and have no extraordinary skills - but you have a gift with a knife (among other things) - as someone with arthritis in my hands - I couldn’t do most of what you do - however you have inspired me to replace my knives and get good ones - a good sharp knife makes all the difference in the world - thnx for inspiring this young senior to keep on experimenting in her kitchen 🙏🇨🇦

[@scarleth3693]

hola, mi depresión ha empeorado mucho últimamente y había dejado de verte estos meses, pero ahora estoy recibiendo terapia nuevamente y poder ver tus videos es muy sanador para mi corazón, eres muy genial, gracias por todos estos años de compañía ❤ 28:03

[@user-kf3xw5xk9k]

忙しいのに、きちんと作られて感心します、センスも抜群🎉

[@phantomprincess2541]

I always enjoy watching these types of videos before work and before i go to bed makes me wanna do stuff in my own apartment once in a while

[@user-ym3tf2iq5d]

おいしいし 美しいし キレイな動画 本当にありがとうございます🎵

[@lydiaegonzalez4442]

Nami, I too look forward to your vlogs. They are always different, some times instructive ( like adding a vew drops of vinegar to wash strawberries) so they last longer. This week preparing lunch for your sister and niece was very sweet. Also enjoy the beauty and cleanliness of Japan. Arigato!

[@kimpossible3914]

I had issues with my phone from last week but made sure to catch up on Nami’s vids which I always look forward to watching every Saturday morning.😊

[@paradiso795]

器が違うだけで蕎麦がメルヘンチック❤

[@mhrm5679]

所作が本当に好きです😊なんでこんなにも癒されるのか不思議です💓

[@nomado3650]

You have the most crazy and incredible recipes. 😁 I’m watching what you cook like it’s happening on another planet lol.

[@roberttradd1224]

Good morning and thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@kayoko178]

Namiのくらしさん。 こんにちわ。 素敵に仕上がったテーブル回り。 おしゃれです。 お料理、美味しそう。 そば好きの私も作ってみたくなりました👍😃❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟

[@akemi9306]

おはよう御座います❤早速今日スーパーに行き、青梅、リンゴ酢等を買ってきて作りました。出来上がりが楽しみです❤素敵な動画をありがとうございます❤

[@alexandrafernandes4444]

My favourite time of the day: watching new video of adorable Nami! 😘😘

[@mht5875]

As always, Nami, everything you cook looks so delicious.

[@13trix63]

My favorite relaxing moment on the weekend

[@user-sv2qn7ti8x]

水なすを初めて知りました。生で食べられるなんて😮。食べてみたくなりました。 着ているどの服も素敵です❤

[@Tmidiman]

Hello Nami! Yes, IHave been gone a while. There have been a few life changes. Im happy to see you are well! Thank you for encouraging me to do some cleaning at home after my bike ride today and for the recipes. Please have a great week.😊

[@user-mh3dg6wr2w]

毎週、配信楽しみにしています。 朝、苦手な私なのでnamiさん目指して少しずつ早起きしていこうと思います。 体調崩さないようにお身体気をつけてお過ごしください。

[@user-ve5jx1vr8z]

ありがとうを言うから人間 地球上の動物で　ありがとう って言えるのは　人間だけです 他の動物は　例え物をもらっても親切にされても　ありがとう って言いません 人間だけがありがとうって言える 本当にきれいな言葉ですね ありがとうって言葉は ありがとうをたくさん言っている人の顔は　なぜか　神々しいほどきれいです Namiのくらしの動画に ありがとう

[@AlexisPellek]

Hi Nami! Thanks for sharing for video. I love the idea of eating more seasonal foods, and I will try to do the same. Now I am so curious about the taste of ume. I'll try to find some so I can try it. I love the lunch you made for your trip with your sister, it was so pretty and I bet it was delicious! Thank you and have a great week!❤

[@user-ck4lr6gz9g]

お洒落なのに、しっかりと生活感もあるのに整頓されていて❇️ 尊敬します❗️ 梅シロップおいしくできて良かったですね。

[@user-vd3qo2de6j]

コードの処理とか他の方がやっていてもそこまでしようとは思わないけれどNAMIちゃんが、やるならやろうかなと思います！お淑やかなイメージが軍手をつける手も可愛く見えます！

[@melamber9897]

Your videos are so calming. I enjoy watching them every week 😊. Hello from Canada

[@avg18]

Exactly what I needed to watch, to feel the calmness.

[@user-kf5qk7sl9x]

心が満たされる❤ありがとう😊

[@williameddy7217]

Great Video. Nice that you got to share some time with your sister and Niece. All of the food looked delicious as usual but the sandwiches were my favorite, they looked Amazing. Have a great week. Health and Happiness to you. Thanks 😊

[@francazedda5250]

Complimenti Nami per la tua buona volontà nel fare tutte le cose di casa e per cucinare tante cose belle e buone, con le tue mani. Fai sembrare tutto facile e semplice, ma immagino anche la tua stanchezza di giovane donna che vive sola e lavora in quella enorme città che è Tokyo. Buona estate anche a te e non smettere di farci vedere la tua vita semplice ma bellissima che io adoro. Ti abbraccio forte con affetto. 😍😘😘😘

[@carmelmurphy2500]

Hi Namil, I'm watching all your videos, I'm learning so so much thank you so much, you are a wonderful girl ❤

[@lynnsanders5300]

Thank you, Nami! For the refreshing video ❤️ !

[@faithdy35]

i just love the fact that the subtitles are getting funnier 😂

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

Thank you for sharing . I admire your patience waiting for the drink but it looked like you really enjoyed it . I’m so glad for you and your sister and niece that you all had a lovey time out together , the food you made for everyone looked well presented and colourful , I expect they were very grateful . It was nice of your sister to buy you flowers . My sister recently went on holiday and I fed her fish while she was away and when she came home she brought me some flowers also , I really appreciated it . I’m single and don’t get brought flowers ..it was so nice to be given flowers instead of buying them myself . Take care Nami . 🇬🇧👍🏻💛🤍

[@miniPuddi]

you always inspire me to clean my house and cook good food, thank you for sharing!

[@chrisodebeek787]

Hi Nami. Thank you for your vlog. I do love all the jars that you are using. It makes a real great presentation.

[@Purin1708]

今回も癒されました。ありがとうございます😊

[@user-rj7np4id7z]

N amiちゃん♡おはようございます♪ いつも楽しく拝見させていただいております♬ 癒しをありがとう😊

[@katherinefarrell8068]

I love your videos. They are fine examples of living well and the importance of taking time for our own well-being. We can all learn from you. You’ve helped me a great deal. Thank you.