Goin to America!!

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

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[@Kananate]

Do they ship to Slovakia? Dont wanna make account before knowing :/

[@astraiarune3026]

I finally got to sign up! Been following you guys for over 5 years now, so happy I could finally support you both somehow. I've always wanted to try Sakuraco! ( ≧∀≦)ノ

[@haileyrain9305]

Canadian here. Poutine is fries, gravy & cheese. This is probably blasphemous but I’m not the biggest fan of it though I’ve never tried Quebec poutine

[@ecksearoh6283]

Have fun, and good luck. But I should remind you that COVID is not gone in America, so be careful.

[@TomFilban]

This administration is terrible and corrupt Rachael! 😢. Don't give them your time and energy. Over 15 million illegals have been driven through our southern border and the Democrats are complicit. They fund NGOS that encourage illegals to travel through Panama. This is NOT something that Japan or ANY country would encourage so why is it okay for our government to do it??? It's awful here. If you haven't talked to your parents about, Im sure they're aware.

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

It's my first time going back to see my family since before Covid!! I'm SO excited, there are so many things I need to eat. I've been out of American deodorant for months and it has NOT BEEN PLEASANT. Everyone in my family got old including me so I'm a little afraid of being faced with our impending mortality. This is also the first time I'll meet my already grown nephew in person! 😭 I'd like to thank the White House for making this trip happen. I probably wouldn't have gone to the doctor about my toe if I wasn't worried about being stuck in America without health insurance either so I guess I'd also like to thank the White House for notifying me about my bone tumor??

[@SublimeMarc]

Safe travels! Thank you for keeping us to date

[@chloe9846]

Congrats coming back here! That’s so cool that the gov was the ones who invited you guys to such and event but I agree that seeing your family for the first time in YEARS is so much more important for you Rachel!!! Have an amazing time here and don’t worry about the kitties or the channel! They’re in good hands 😁

[@jlab6969]

OH MY GOD CONGRATS IM HAPPY YOU GET TO GO BACK HOME! You should eat some brisket or tacos when you get back 😎👍

[@jesanne]

Hopefully you're in good health and it all works out well

[@Lavender_Tea_Latte]

7:20 So an En/chond/oma is an internal benign cartilage tumor of bones. But, in the case of your question about tumors in the bone, yes, you can get tumors and cancers in the bone. You can get them in any part of the body. I would imagine that in your case that cartilage inside of your bone is growing and expanding. It’s benign so I wouldn’t expect it to expand out and past your bone. But it’s like your body is spamming “copy and paste” and so the calcium bone matrix is making room for it. This can be very painful and can lower your quality of life with limited mobility without plain. Glad you got it checked out and are getting it removed! 😊

[@Kater9277]

Med student here: bones are actually only hard on the outside. The inside is filled with marrow (and some fibrous stuctures to contain the bone marrow). Bones react to the environment just like the rest of your body. Say you work a lot with you hands - you will develop callouses. The same way your bones react to pressure or lack thereof. If there is something growing in the inside of the bone like an enchondroma then it puts pressure so the bone responds by increasing bone marrow space and growing outward (ie gettin' thicc). Obviously there is a limit to how much the bone can change. which is why you will never end up with a toe the size of your leg. The reverse can happen if you don't put pressure on bones. They will get brittle and are more likely to break. That's why it is important to be active and put some pressure on your skeleton - especially as women we are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis later in life because we didn't build up enough bone toughness in younger years.

[@zainebhidoussi1498]

wow that's very informative thank you for the explanation

[@MysteryTako]

Tell her about the osteoblasts and osteoclasts and how they constantly restructure our bones!!

[@stoicshield]

My first thought was "because bones are wet". Your explanation sound a lot more like a proper explanation 😅

[@pliktl]

This is so assuring. I couldn't stop rolling down hills because it felt good. Try it. Its fun and good for the bone toughness ❤

[@Alicewatcheseverything]

Wow that was super informative, Ty for sharing with us :)

[@akari3463]

5:28 Jun saying “my beautiful gingers” was so cute 🥺

[@sangiphaeton1212]

it made my heart smile when he said that.

[@desireer6915]

Aww!! Thank you so translating ❤❤❤ thats so adorable!

[@alicedalexandrite]

Maybe autocorrect haha ​@DontGetDoxxed

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

​@ScroffToffee Or, we know what they mean and aren't about to spam them with "Um, actually!" comments. It's one letter off, it'll be fine.

[@krissp8712]

​@DontGetDoxxeddon't be prejudiced

[@nika9037]

the fact pichi lets you pet her now warms my little frozen heart

[@TacticalKiwi4862]

I thought the same thing. I'm so happy she gets to live with such a loving and safe family.

[@snowsmile7113]

Same 🥹

[@Lisaa3124]

Yes!! Shes so relaxed now and I'm so happy that pichi feels safe

[@Daligga]

Tumors are uncontrolled cell division! It's not that the bone you have expanded by itself, it just started growing more bone. This can happen in bone, muscles, and really any tissue!

[@kogababe]

bone tumor sounds horrendous

[@Daligga]

@@kogababe as long as they are benign they don't spread like normal cancer, bit they can hurt - it's good she's getting it removed!

[@stoicshield]

@@kogababe It can be absolutely horrible. I've seen the skeleton of someone who had spurs everywhere. It looked like the skeleton decided to be a porcupine. I can't imagine the pain they must've been in.

[@JackCabbit20]

Isnt there a thing where bone grows in weird places stiffening your joints and skin? Calcification or something?

[@sillysasuages]

​@kogababe as someone who has a bone disease that means over a hundred of extra bone tumours across my skeleton and a very messed up Skeleton from normal development that we've had to break in pieces to make it somewhat close to normal, it bloody sucks.

[@themelancholyofdude959]

$48 in total to fully diagnose a bone tumor. Here in the U.S. I ended up putting on an improperly sanitized paintball mask which gave me a fungal infection around my eyes. I've had four dermatologist visits in total now. Each visit consisted of me sitting in a waiting room for over 20 minutes, getting sent into a room where I'd sit waiting for another 10 minutes, and finally getting to see a doctor for less than 5 minutes that would effectively tell me "okay, I think this cream might work, here's a prescription, come back in a month." Yeah, I ended up spending $1,000 in total for what amounted to 20 minutes with an actual doctor and the only cream that worked was the one I was prescribed on the first visit.... Thankfully either via my body's immune system, the steroid cream, or a combination of both the fungus seems to be pretty much gone now so on the last visit I was just like "How about I contact you if it actually gets worse."

[@theanita1]

Possible that you got a resistant strain of fungus that the drugs didn't work on - not you, the fungus.

[@cassiebanks]

That's our medical system. I'm lucky my doctor has moved into the technological age. I can visit with him over a Facetime/Zoom like thing, which is good for both of us. No one likes sitting around in a doctor's office if they don't have to.

[@themelancholyofdude959]

@@theanita1 It was definitely a resistant strain. Still $1,000 is way to much money for the level of treatment I got. Insurance didn't cover anything because apparently an infection around your eyes that's affecting your vision isn't serious enough to warrant coverage. I could go on with my complaints, but honestly I'm just glad that Rachel has awesome Japanese health coverage and is going to be totally fine.

[@youbetterwakeup2449]

The American healthcare system is absolute garbage, and most them don't have a clue what they're doing. I've had lifelong, chronic health issues, and can count all the Drs/specialist that actually helped me on one hand. Even with insurance, some of the co-pays are still outrageously high. And good luck if you ever have to go to the ER!

[@summerable]

Im still in shock it only cost $48. Here in Singapore it's gonna cost much much more

[@아루치]

I love that in all the videos no matter the concept of the video the cats are the main protagonists

[@pliktl]

Pretty sure the editor is a cat

[@tessaninetails8065]

Cats rule the world. The sooner we just accept this fact, the happier we will all be. All hail our overlord Nagi!

[@bluegypsydoll]

I love when jun made food and let kitties smell ❤

[@yonyon5432]

And also the main antagonists😂

[@RavenStorm1031]

please make the transition of the cat running on the exercise wheel be a permanent thing!!! that was so fricken cute!!!!

[@Seajay-gg1hc]

Loved that so so cute!

[@floflo8164]

this!! i burst out laughing at that and replayed it a bunch of times 😆

[@tanyal6558]

2:58 Rachel breaking her back carrying heavy stuff while Jun just casually filming the cat lmao

[@Joniness]

Rachel has "carried 3 chairs because the teacher asked for a strong boy to help" energy so I'm sure she wouldn't have it any other way lol

[@patrickchang9135]

Using them military muscles

[@ezura4760]

Pretty sure he’s got a back problem so she’s mentioned it before in videos of them working outside that he can’t lift heavy things.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

The cat is more important.

[@theogzumoriie_]

​@@Joniness LOL this is so true 😭

[@mypal1990]

Rachel: *talks about cleaning the house.* Jun: *films video with kitties* A perfect balance.

[@NexusNoxCS]

Seeing the progress Peachy has made makes me so happy! She lets you pet her and comes close to Rachel on her own. Well done. 😢

[@krissp8712]

I think the name might be spelt Pichi (to be compatible with the jp katakana ピチ) but it's true, she is a very good cat!

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

I hope Poki will keep Pichi calm in case she misses her hoomans.

[@caicat722]

Pichi is my favorite of the cats. Gotta love her slowly opening up to Rachel and being more comfortable I'm front of everyone

[@dao8805]

@@caicat722 Pichi is my favorite also! She reminds me of the Snowshoe Siamese my mother had; she was the sweetest cat.

[@nekowolf583]

Pichi and Poki being such cuddle buddies is my favorite thing to see.

[@SaltofSaturn]

Cool painting trick for next time! Once you put the tape down, paint over it with the color underneath (in this case white) and then paint over it with the wall color, this prevents the wall color from seeping under the tape and gives you a really crisp line.

[@Shadowcat31]

if you don't have the base color available or want a cheaper option, a clear paint medium will work just as well, but this technique is the best!♥

[@RedSnippet]

Yes I did this when I painted a split color wall in my house and it was perfect!

[@LightsHikesAndWanderlove]

Thank you so much for the awesome tip!!

[@nerdycurls6253]

With practice just using a slanted brush is usually so much easier. I never tape the roof.

[@lucyjones9678]

Yes I tried cutting with paint brush no tape and it was a mess but after some practice and technique I do enjoy doing it and it’s almost therapeutic

[@nursefuzzywuzzy]

good lord Rachel picked up Haku and the size reference is amazing! Haku is a HUGE kitty.

[@bishopsknifetrick]

He never looks that big until he gets picked up.

[@r.1599]

Rachel is only 5 inches tall.

[@Altakanne]

Maybe it's a Shrödinger thing? Haku is a cute little kitten until picked when he becomes a full unit of Kaiju-Kitty.

[@ayakotami3318]

He's a Maine Coon which is considered the largest cat breed in the world. They can weigh about 20 lbs and up to 40 in long. 😊

[@janefrommel]

@@Altakanne or a Tardis thing...

[@bythepricklingofmythumb7628]

I would recommend either shortening the desk or cutting a curve on the edge by the bed so no one hurts themselves on the corner. I’m looking forward to your whole house tour as I love so much of what you’ve already done.

[@vis3nya]

I was thinking the same, it looks so dangerous.

[@lynda.grace.14]

I had a similar thought. While the over-all design is gorgeous and brilliantly set off against the dark wall, the desk length is a bit out of balance for the space and the corner is dangerous. People tend to get out of bed in the dark and their awareness isn't accurate when half asleep. That could impale a temple or take out an eye. I imagine Japan also has stick-on cord covers which could hide the electricals on the top shelf. Something in the same tone (or you could paint the cord with a craft paint to match the shelving and hide that wonderfully. As long as it blends in, the eye won't fixate on it. I did something similar with a black chord on a white microwave oven in a white kitchen. Poof! Disappears like magic.

[@themustar601]

Yeah, not to be gross, but my friend just lost his right eye when he rolled over in bed and hit it on the corner of the nightstand

[@--julian_]

that was my first thought too, ouch!

[@cuddlymole]

Came into the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one thinking that desk corner was dangerous. I wondered if maybe it was the camera angle or something. It's a lovely set-up otherwise!

[@pollypocket2282]

Omg… when that 12 years of marriage popped up, I was shocked! I remember when you were still in the military and had to go back to the States… what a journey! Also loving the dark paint! Also, pro tip… when you want crisp lines or edges, use the original color, in this case white to paint over your seams once that dries then paint the black. That will reduce any sages under the tape.

[@Polly_Jean]

When people ask who I follow on youtube: "Well, there is this old married couple, they have cats, work on their house, and cook... you know, fascinating stuff!"

[@PunkySpunky]

Wait! Rachel was in the military?

[@PunkySpunky]

@@Polly_Jeanold? They look pretty young

[@StarlightStella613]

@@PunkySpunky I think they said it was specifically the Air Force

[@PunkySpunky]

@@StarlightStella613 really? I didn't know how they met but I was glad they did

[@mothshaped]

As a ginger, Jun saying "my beautiful gingers" while Rachel held Haku healed something in my soul

[@mcreena]

As an American, it is crazy to me she was able to get an xray and MRI to diagnose a tumor all in the same day. In the US, you'd need to go to a general practitioner, who would likely recommend some form of pain management for a certain length of time before even wanting to do an xray. Then to get an MRI referral you'd probably need a referral from the GP to a specialist, maybe a podiatrist, which could take anywhere from one-two months to get an appointment. They would do another xray and identify the issue and determine the need for an MRI. And then the MRI appointment could be another month of waiting, and then another few weeks for the MRI results to go back to the dr and make another appointment. And then treatment, if it's surgery or whatnot, could be ANOTHER few months. Overall it'd probably take a whole year to get properly diagnosed and BEGIN treatment. Imagine how much damage could have been done in that time if the tumor was cancerous. And she knocked out the diagnosis in three hours. It's the difference between a life saved and a life lost in a lot of situations. Just wild.

[@Sarafimm2]

Totally agree with your time frame assessment. Found out my Father-In-Law had cancer too late to save him. He died within six months of his diagnosis.

[@donnat1911]

Yeah! I can't stop thinking about how crazy long she would have waited to be seen by specialists and how expensive this would all would have been in America 😞

[@yaboi_dyslexic]

currenrly going through the process of getting imaging done on my skull because I hear droning in my ear, its been a year since i first went to the doctor and it is next month I get my first mri. How wonderful it would be to get seen and get results within a week 😅

[@nixi-bixi]

Not too dissimilar to the UK but with the exception of the massive medical bill. I saw my long-term pain management consultant in January 2022, he referred me to the sleep clinic (already diagnosed previously with delayed sleep disorder and wanted next step to be prescribed melatonin which in the UK can ONLY be prescribed by neuropsychiatric consultants!) took 18 mths till I was first seen in the clinic for a 2 week actiwatch review of my sleep and then another 6 months before seeing the consultant and getting a 3 months trial of melatonin, have less than 20 days supply left and don't have an appointment to review yet 😢. Same first consultant referred me for "full body physio" as I have hyper mobile elhers danlos, first appointment was beginning of August 2024 so 31 months wait because I'm not a priority cuz it's chronic not acute 😡 Our wait lists post the "panni" are ridiculous because everything got put on hold for so long rather than having relevant precautions that could help long term for other issues too like installing proper air filtration etc. what is worse is things that are terminal or life threatening are supposed to have "quick" turnaround times like max 12 weeks but currently are 12months +!

[@anamariamalo]

Just go to Mexico. You can do the same if a short time if you pay up at a private clinic. Not sure about Canada.

[@amshermansen]

It's odd that you weren't offered transportation with the invite, if you're from the Japanese delegation (I assume?) and honestly still if you were representing the US given your unique expat status. But visiting family is always a treat :)

[@hajarmdn4883]

She’s not an expat. She’s an immigrant. It’s not a dirty word. Expat on the other hand has very very negative connotations to anyone who’s not white or from a western country. Call people for what they are. And this is case she’s immigrated there.

[@amshermansen]

Get off your imaginary high horse. Expat literally means not living in your country of citizenship. This comment was made two months ago. Do something better with your time than trawl old KZbin comments to start drama.

[@Clenato]

Pro tip another youtuber taught me; when you are painting a sharply contrasting colour on a wall (Like black meeting the white at the ceiling) after you have taped it; start by painting the same colour as the one you want to protect right along the tape, THEN go in with the colour you want ontop of that and go ham. Its a bit of a pain to do another step after all that taping, but it seals down the edge of the tape and gives you a perfect line every single time. Worth it in the end!!!

[@lilyfae7197]

I really appreciate Rachel being filmed with her braid frizzy from work. As a fellow wavy haired ginger it reminds me that frizzy hair is just a normal part of being human and not something that only I struggle with. I actually realized my hair is wavy from her video years ago so it’s nice to see someone with the same hair as me.

[@sweetmissirish]

I'm a curly redhead and the frizz is real!

[@lilyfae7197]

@@sweetmissirish I’ve given up on braids (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀) the frizz and mess gets too uncomfortable and it’s hard to brush out my hair in preparation anyways. Ponytails or claw clips are my go to now

[@deerlydeparted56]

to answer your question about your bones - yes, they are hard, but your cells are alive (trapped in tiny little holes) inside the bone, which is how they can rebuild your bone when you break it, or overproduce tissue and give you a tumor. you can imagine your situation like slowly putting a wedge into a big log. the wood is hard, but when you put internal pressure on the material, it starts to bow out and the wood around the wedge bends or appears to swell up. you could also think of it like a knot in wood - when you cut a piece of wood along the grain, you can see all the nice straight lines from the rings of the tree, but you would see those lines in the grain curve around the big lump of the knot. human bone does actually look a bit like the rings of a tree under a microscope, because our bodies build it up in layers until our bone cells get trapped between the layers and don't have room to make any more!

[@starlightlilly7203]

Whenever I feel depressed I watch your videos and it cheers me up. They’re not obnoxiously positive but they’re just a comfy day to day type of positive

[@tetsukomono]

Aquarium cat litter is peak marriage hahaha.

[@defectiveshark7602]

Jun's tone of voice was very "I DO remember why I did this, I swear I'm not insane" 😆

[@NJase]

I appreciate so much how frequently Jun and Racheal gas one another up

[@slashie101]

Omg the cat wheel transition at 05:09? Amazing??

[@chaoticsad5549]

Exactly it was amusing

[@deuter458624]

I’m so how impressed by how Rachel is so handsy DIY and Jun’s Handy’s in the kitchen. Love his expertise with his kitchen knives 🔪

[@MeleeTiger]

It really is heartwarming to see how comfortable Pichi is with people now, or at least the two of you, little baby deserved a loving and safe home, they all do of course but you know.

[@durbeean]

as someone who loves to make arts and crafts and anything relating to handiworks, I feel so happy watching Rachel doing this all and Jun just letting her be. Her being free to do these things around their house compared to when they were living in rented units make me sooooooooo happy. Looking forward to a time where I could have a space and be able to move and make something around our place. Keep Going Guys!!

[@Gantorin]

I saw your toothpaste video, and when I visited I bought 2. You LITERALLY got a visitor to go toothpaste shopping as a souvenir. Yes, I have you to thank. Totally love it.

[@arionsworld7458]

What’s the name of the toothpaste? I didn‘t catch the name😢

[@genevieve3589]

How much did they cost in Japan?

[@xxCaptainSQxx]

if anyone knows the name please let me know too

[@nmirc2778]

same lol, bought it in America

[@jenikawimmer8498]

I would also love to know what the toothepaste brand is

[@lenasmiles]

10:19 I LOVE that Rachel knows she’s happy about her crafts omg I’m in love with all your projects and the CONFIDENCE I’m here for it all hahaha. Safe travels guys!

[@strawberry4420]

I put everything away the minute I saw Rachel and Jun posted

[@Uufda651]

I was watching another video and immediately abandoned it for this

[@strawberry4420]

@@Uufda651 I abandoned my homework for this

[@TwixyNo]

I am supposed to be showering but need to watch!

[@katherinemitchell3142]

I upvoted the second I heard "who want's to hear a cool toe story" (I always forget to upvote)

[@Daeraezen]

5:26 "my beautiful gingers" 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️junbug youre such a cutie patootie

[@missp543]

So exciting to see all the Japanese gifts! Juns comment “ My Beautiful Gingers” was so loving. I didn’t realize how big Haku is until he was held up. Rachel thank you so much for mentioning the toothpaste. Ive been having my teeth crack and darken and nothing has helped this past 10 years. 3 root canals. I bought some of the toothpaste! I never do this but i feel you are so sincere. ❤❤❤

[@USMarshmallow]

My dad and I watch your videos a lot. He loves watching you two just hang out with your cats, and he's really impressed by Rachel's DIY projects! I've also shown him Jun's cooking videos. He is very envious of your skills, Jun. He's actually asking me to try some of the recipes with him! It's just us now, so we're doing more together than we used to.

[@xXfireflyyXx]

Lab professional here! Adult bones have yellow marrow in them. The inside is actually known as 'spongy bone' Bones are extremely hard, but the insides are relatively soft. Bones can also bruise and scar. Bone hematomas(fancy word for bruise) will turn to fibrous tissue and then eventually harden to bone as a form of repair. This can be caused by damage or by health issues like cellular damage (no cancerous abnormal growth included) it can also be caused by internal cellular stuff. Bones are really cool. They are where your blood comes from too!!

[@lolnamelollastname9788]

😮😮 I had no idea bones *could* even bruise!

[@xXfireflyyXx]

@lolnamelollastname9788 once you understand that bone is the body's "factory" for making red blood cells and you understand that means they are super rich in blood vessels it starts to make sense as to why and how they can bruise. While the outside of bone is an extremely hard and dense connective tissue, the inside is pretty soft. ( picture boiling animal bones, a lot of people love eating the marrow of bones) if you damage a bone by hitting it hard enough you could easily rupture the loads of blood vessels coming in and out of your bones. Which would result in bruising on the soft tissue of the bone. When a bone fractures you can also get a clot (also known as hematoma here) that plugs the hole. This is where the bone will turn the bruise into fiber and then back to bone again. I could go on for hours but I won't haha 😅

[@mentira32]

Happy Pichi makes me so happy! Enjoy your time in America, I'm sure your family has missed you just as much and are excited to see you and Jun!

[@r.1599]

Canadian here. I first heard about nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste from Rachel, and ordered Apagard from Amazon. Then I bought the less-expensive Boka brand. I sometimes use Remin just because, and occasionally I'll use some Crest Pro-Health to get stannous fluoride onto my teeth (a combination of nano-hydroxyapatite and fluoride is more effective than each on its own). I have spread the word about nano-hydroxyapatite, and now my dental hygienist uses it and recommends it to other patients. I would love to use Apagard Royal, but it's so darned pricey...

[@laurenevers8644]

Yo Rachel I am SO happy that you're finally going to go see your family!! Do y'all remember the gingerbread house video where the smell made Rachel remember home so strongly that she got emotionally overwhelmed because she missed her family and she crawled under the table? She already hadn't seen them in a long time and it's been YEARS since that video was made. Also, at 3:40, everyone's talking about how pichi lets them pet her now, but I also noticed that pichi walked up to nagi and gave him an affectionate head bunt :) Remember how bad their relationship started? Now pichi's just giving absolutely everyone love and affection 🥰❤❤❤

[@catc.9821]

Rachel has such impeccable taste!✨ From home decor to the omiyage choices. And she’s a DIY pro too, just wow!👏🏻 Her and Jun are so talented fr.

[@linkhs]

I love seeing Rachel's gift giving videos! I'm not great at gift giving without that person's wishlist in front of me, so I really enjoy seeing Rachel explaining why she picked the gifts she did!

[@Eiri553]

My two gingers, so adorable Jun

[@JackCabbit20]

I do love as each video gets uploaded you notice major improvements to pichis confidence Always a lovely thing to see

[@D.blueforester]

I can't tell you how happy i am you to are still doing this together, i remember watching you two years ago and im glad your still at it, send poki my best

[@iiGarry]

seeing Pichi makes me so happy! shes looking so healthy and at home! 🥺 Jun calling Rachel and Haku ahis beautiful gingers is so adorable! Im glad that the bone tumor was not something dangerous! The room turned out GORGEOUS! Good luck in america guys!!

[@gabriellapaschoalcasteleti3381]

I'm so relieved to know that we all have a little messy room at home. I moved 10 months ago and I also couldn't unpack all the boxes from the move, even because I had things I didn't know where to put them. I felt represented. 😅😅

[@nightingale8191]

College student in nursing with microbiology and some anatomy background: Bones are not fully solid through and through. The marrow is pretty soft while the outer casing is hard. Tumors can appear is basically any cell that divides and grows, and because bone marrow is where the blood cells are produced (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets), it’s very possible that tumors can grow within a bone.

[@AianaRaven]

Tip! If you want to make sure no paint gets under the tape, paint a line of the base colour (white on white) over the tape first. Then when you peel it you'll get super crisp lines.

[@sweetmissirish]

Wish I'd known that this past week. Just about to finish painting a bathroom - did the walls, then the ceiling... the flaws are killing me.

[@MegaAlakazou]

I had a bone tumor in a pinky when I was 16-17. They only discovered it because it had weakened my bone and i broke my finger. I was put under when they originally fixed it, since they used a piece of bone they shaved off my pelvis. I had to get a second surgery because the muscles and ligament glued themselves to the new bone formation, but otherwise, recovery is pretty straight forward. Just make sure to follow whatever medication / training regimen they put you on, and you'll be back on your feet (bad pun intended) in no time, with a neat scar to show and a cool story to tell 😊

[@RyanEglitis]

For the desk, I'd suggest rounding over that corner a bit, just to make it more ergonomic next to the bed.

[@KaylenAldanae]

I always love seeing how comfortable Pichi keeps getting with you and the other cats.

[@StarRedRose]

20:28 Rachel Thank you! You have given me the idea I need for my parents anniversary! Now to try and find a dup that actually looks as good as that adorable penguin.

[@cornishcoves9399]

You literally DO take everything in your STRIDE, Rachel, including a foot issue..Wishing you healing!. Happy travels to you both Jun & Rachel. (Yes Poutine is Quebec/Canada speciality(cheese curds are also added to the cooked f/fries and then topped with beef gravy, our famous dessert is Nanaimo Bars) Great and thoughtful gifts for the family YES!!! & gratitude to Jun's Okaasan for caring for your precious cats.

[@twoblackwidows]

Hi Rach! Nurse here. Bones are hollow, that’s what bone marrow is. It makes your blood! If we can’t get an IV line we will just drill into your bones and give medicines and fluid that way. Bone cancer is pretty common.

[@tina1061]

The more u know wtaf

[@roseboudelair3729]

Intra osseous access, pretty cool stuff.

[@iramm]

I love the shelves + table into the bed combo😁 Can't wait to see how you finish it to make it more stable, I personally would put some sort of end piece with a lower shelve for a bedside table for easier access during the night🤔

[@TikachooYT]

Jun's cooking: ❤️ Rachel's DIY: ❤️❤️ Cats: ❤️❤️❤️

[@samssyrandall5408]

Peachy getting a pat healed my heart

[@kikicat123]

"Fun" fact regarding Phillips screws: Make sure you have the right screwdriver! Not only will most screws strip if you use the wrong size screwdriver (because they are cheap. Check that the screwdriver doesn't wiggle in the screw without moving it.) but Japan is uniquely screwed (get it?) because they have a very similar looking screw called JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) and using a Phillips screwdriver in a JIS screw, or vice versa, will strip it very quick. JIS screws have no rounded sides, instead having a circular cutout in the middle. Make sure you are using the right screwdriver!

[@the10171965]

Rachel, you are unstoppable. You’re a great carpenter! I am so admired. Your cats is crazy adorable! I love watching your channel. Best cat Channel on KZbin! 😻🫶

[@fredghostkyle]

Congratulations on the invite from the White House! I know you chose not to go, but it’s still Ana amazing achievement! Your guest room is beautiful!!! I am so jealous!

[@catonakeyboard]

I tried Apagard years ago because Rachel recommended it. I'm happy to say, it completely cleared up all my sensitivity issues, and I haven't used any other toothpaste since. Thank you, Rachel!! My life is slightly easier because of you lol.

[@tangocat4370]

Which brand of apagard… so many from amazon. The one rachel is holding seems to be the apagard premio… is that correct?

[@Jackie_d777]

Following​@@tangocat4370

[@soupbowl1]

@@tangocat4370Apagard Premio is what Rachel is holding. They sell several different kinds of Apagard on Amazon but Premio and Royal are what I've seen recommended the most.

[@catonakeyboard]

@@tangocat4370 It looks like Rachel is holding Apagard Premio. That's the kind I started with. It only took about a month of Premio before I was able to get rid of Sensodyne and eat ice cream again. I've also used Royal, which I believe is the strongest version of Apagard. I think it has around twice the nanohydroxyapatite as Premio (the stuff that literally rebuilds your teeth). I genuinely notice a difference between Royal vs. Premio. Royal makes my teeth so clean, if I rub my finger on them, they literally squeak. Plus, they got whiter over the course of about a year. The only problem is that Royal is VERY expensive. But if you want / need maximum strength, it might be worth it. My advice is to start with Premio and see how that works for you. I think it has the best balance between cost and quality. If you love Premio and can afford it / want something stronger, then maybe consider trying Royal. I think both are spectacular. Royal cleans better, but Premio is the better money value, and I think it tastes better, too. Either one will work, and every type of Apagard is cheaper than paying dental bills lol.

[@aronhelios1734]

3:00 Nagi just sitting there and being the prince of the house while Rachel is working is so funny 😂 Anyway the guest room looks like a hotel room, it's amazing! Good job, Rachel, you're always doing such cool stuff w your diy skills ✨️

[@niconico-tan]

Rachel it's so cool to see you work on DIY projects! It seems like you are getting better all the time and it's very inspiring!

[@CandycaneBeyond]

They have bins for large dogs for food. Use that to store the litter

[@MISSYBSNRN]

I'm a nurse, but that is not too out of the ordinary. Japan Orthopedics seems to have an awesome plan for the best outcome.

[@Uufda651]

While you're in the States, you've gotta make a trip to Menards/Home Depot to get DIY supplies, since it seems like they're a lot harder to get in Japan. POWER TOOLS!! Oooooh and Costco. Has Jun been to a Costco?

[@bouncypear_net]

They have Costco in Japan too!

[@Uufda651]

@@bouncypear_net oh for real? Awesome!

[@7sins_of_life]

Rachel used some Makita power tools, which isn't surprising because it's a Japanese company. So power tools shouldn't be hard to get and Makita is usually considered a good brand for power tools (yes they aren't cheap but they are a decent quality). And I'm assuming they're going to get stuff they can't get in Japan in the US over stuff that'd just be more expensive. Since they can only take a limited amount of things (and size) with them.

[@patrickchang9135]

Better than that, she could tap into the Kinder Joy black market, smuggling them darn things to the US

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's a shame people in Japan don't get a chance to SAVE BIG MONEY AT MENARDS!

[@Annie-ex3ge]

The room turn out so beautiful! The lighting in the shelf units is chef's kiss and the view is gorgeous. The desk is also very nice - sometimes, I feel Rachel is too much of a perfectionist. Needless to say, I wouldn't mind staying there at all. Hopefully, Jun's mom invites a couple girlfriends for a nice vacattion. 😸

[@jjjacer]

For a best guess from someone not in medicine, while bones are hard, they are sorta hollow with soft material inside (bone marrow), so a tumor inside of it could crack and expand it especially if the bone might have any sorta calcium deficiencies (sorta like ice inside of a crack) and then the bone re-heals itself it basically thickens.

[@pastellseok4121]

I always watched you guys when I was struggling to sleep due to insomnia while in highschool - I met my boyfriend years later and turns out he did the same!! (Neither of us speaks english as our first language and we usually have a different taste in videos so it really surprised me)

[@notdoku1706]

A rachel and jun video really helps decrease my stress level 🥰

[@TotallyAGoblin]

awww I wish you guys did the white house thing, you guys are literally the embodiment of friendship and love between cultures.

[@Americathebeautiful49]

Precisely. I think that to even mention it at the beginning of this vlog is irresponsible. Either do a vlog about cats and your personal Japanese/American relationship which is interesting or speak about more controversial subjects but don’t open a can of worms by making the statement about a White House invite and your declining to attend without some explanation is irresponsible. We are given to believe that it is about money and then you say you are going on a vacation instead? I think we are owed a more detailed accounting of the facts.

[@kellymartin2603]

@@Americathebeautiful49 They literally said it was because they didn't want to sit through all the formal events, which is a perfectly acceptable (and relatable) reason. You don't have to make it into a conspiracy theory about them hating the government, they didn't want to spend money on something they knew they weren't going to enjoy, so they're spending money on something they DO know they're going to enjoy- spending time with family. Maybe you'll think me strange for replying after two months, but considering the severity of the insinuations you're making, I don't think time can really be considered an excuse to let this go without comment.

[@astraiarune3026]

You're so talented. I hope u feel better after your visit to America, getting your toe tumor removed! Have a wonderful and safe trip! ❤

[@taralani2362]

Having been watching your channel for years, it's so sweet to see Pichi come to you for pets here. The precious baby has come such a long way!

[@Krispi-Kat]

Rachel! You're so damn good at everything you set out to do! That's so cool. I envy you for that. You're so creative and handy. Lol I hope you guys are having fun in America! Enjoy your trip! ❤

[@Mstrickster2]

Love how much Jun gushes over you when you're working 🥺 I hope the tumor isn't causing too much pain, enjoy your time back home!!

[@MrBarneyDinosaur]

Feeling validated by having Rachel and Jun recommend the sunscreen that I use. 😌

[@MeKnownAsI]

I was smiling through the whole presents part. I loved the thoughtfulness you put into all the presents and how you were enthusiastic about giving them to your family. I hope your trip is a wonderful time for everyone!

[@neckspike4554]

Awwww! Pichi giving Nagi a little passing headbutt

[@JCXP123]

Have a safe trip and enjoy the time with your family!

[@SeeSarahSaw]

So I've found that if you use a tape knife (12" blade) as an edger when painting walls, you don't have to spend a ton of time taping beforehand. Just use it like you would a ruler on paper when making straight lines, only it'll prevent paint from getting on the ceiling or moulding or light switch or whatever you're painting next to. It's saved me LOADS of time, not to mention sanity. lol

[@gavriellarutigliano2356]

LOVE that you guys went with black paint for the guest room!!!! it looks so good!!!!!

[@christinakindler9112]

I just found your channel today. I really like what you and Jun do together. So much fun. You both are blessed to be living in Japan instead of America, especially now.

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

23:56 the shiba mug is so cute. I have one too, but a different style. Mine was randomly sold in a German home decor shop 2 years ago and has a shiba face in cartoon cutsy stile on it that says "I love you so mochi" lol (I also have a original Japanese plushi shiba and a original Japanese ramen/soup bowl with shiba on it, that I got from some Japan themed stores here in Germany) thats freaking adorable

[@_-Tran]

I wish they had them in America 😭 they're so adorableee

[@dylanthevillian516]

Wow Rachel, you’re so crafty! That is so admirable, it’s a really cool skill to have. I’m so glad you two are still vlogging, this has been my comfort channel for years 😊 I hope the trip to America goes smooth and that you two enjoy yourselves 🫶

[@MichiruEll]

Regarding bones: your bones are sctually constantly being renewed. There's cells that destroy bone and other cells that produce new bone for your whole life. So if there's something that causes an imbalance between destructiin and production it can lead to thickening/tumor. On the other end of that, if there's more destructiin than productiin, you get osteoporosis.

[@susanableton8647]

Haven't watched you for a while so was great to catch up. As a cat lover and owner of many previous cats, in my retirement, I ended up with (hopefully) my last rescue cat. Something I have just found and just luuuv is my fat cat's 100%, heavy, aluminum kitty pan litter box. Promise you very little to no smell, easy to clean and no worry about urine soaking into a plastic litter box. Would never go back to any other pan. Hope you find this helpful.❤

[@mymymooncat]

Loved this video! The cats are finally getting recognition for their contributions to cultural heritage and international relations. I'm also super excited about taking presents to family when I go home, and your picks looked amazing. I loved the Apagard toothpaste a few years ago after watching your video, but had to switch brands when it became more difficult to get. Wishing you safe travels & good health ❤

[@thatsmalltowngirl4]

My sister had a tumor on the side of her head at 9 years old, it ate through the bone. She did years of radiation and chemotherapy to treat it. Shes lucky she survived, it's only because of her cancer that I know tumors can grow around/in/through bone. She had it removed, the bone structure and tumor. They placed (at the time a revolutionary material) help her skull regrow.

[@michkim2]

I saw your toothpaste video, bought some on Amazon, was amazed and proceeded to tell anyone who had tooth issues, particularly hot/cold. Thank you for sharing Rachel!

[@jakubkudela2058]

7:28 Bones are hollow so I beleave the "thick" is not size but dencity. Tumor is inside the hollow part of the pone so that way it show darker on X-ray.

[@EpcotUsedtoBeCool]

I always thought of it as less hollow but more spongy. Like a living lattice inside. Where bone marrow comes from.

[@rachelmazzeo9996]

There’s compact and spongy aspects in every bone. There can be growths in the spongy (inner) layer.

[@trashcan1112]

I think hollow bones are more for birds rather than for mammals

[@jubas-kx4hz]

​@@trashcan1112 yep. Our bones are not hollow.

[@penumbra84]

They're called plus and minus screwdrivers in Japan? That is SO good. It never fails to surprise me how much better and more logical at everything Japan is!

[@redblackroses23]

Lol I love the kitty wheel transition 😂

[@ev3490]

20:35 that is my holy grail sunscreen! It used to be ultra cheap on Amazon but the price went up in recent years. Doesn’t sting the eyes, doesn’t taste weird if it accidentally gets in your mouth, basically vanishes on the skin (not tacky or greasy and won’t get in your hair), and completely unscented ! I’m gushing 😂 hope your mom loves it!

[@sweetmissirish]

Could you please tell me the name of it? I'm a redhead so I need good sunscreen, and a lightweight one like that sounds fantastic

[@ev3490]

@@sweetmissirish Skin Aqua super moisture gel! I used to buy the big pump bottle that’s yellow and white cause it was the most product and I go through it. Amazon prices went up this year but some other shops online still have deals on it if you google it :-) I’ve tried the one skin aqua makes that comes in the gold bottle too and loved that, good to carry on the go.

[@laceyterre]

I neeeeed America update! Been checking everyday 😂 Did you guys have fun? Did they play the present game Rachel worked so hard one?

[@Talhn]

I feel like these two have a very balanced relationship. My understanding is that Jun does a lot of the cooking and Rachel has a heavier hand in home projects. I know they do work on quite a lot of things together, but there is a lot of support and patience involved and that is the biggest sign of love. It isn't always easy, but really happy to see how far these two have come

[@JustSaralius]

Can't believe how calm Poki was around the snacks this time! Is he calming down a bit with age? 😮❤

[@mouwrost5935]

DIY Tidbit: Apparently if you paint the base colour onto the space lining the border of the tape (where you are planning to paint the new colour), and let it dry before painting the new colour, it will prevent splotchy lines from getting thru the tape

[@Zillah82]

The guest room looks so nice! Anytime I have a friend come back from Japan, I ask for one piece of the Ghibli Noritake and a bag of kirimochi because it's so expensive here. Those towels are precious!

[@SmolAliens]

My husband is a nurse. We are sitting here flabbergasted that you walked in to a specialist, went to the hospital for an MRI, then went back and got diagnosed the same damn day for $48. Easily $10k or more without insurance, maybe $2k with insurance in the US. I couldn’t walk into an ortho clinic here even if I had a million dollars in cash 😂😭

[@valterriazen2661]

rachel fun fact. JP sunscreen do not required 15min setting before going out. Have a safe and fun trip to USA!

[@tina1061]

Wait, Sun screen needs time to set in?????

[@valterriazen2661]

@@tina1061 yup majority of the US brand sunscreen requires sets but for jp no need but it doesnt last long so they require reapply every 3 hrs. Thats why they carry around sunscreen