Hope Is Not Lost ❤️ for 2024 | Life in Japan Episode 243

[@三日月団子]

来日されておよそ10年になるんですね😊 災害の多い日本ですが、10年も住んで、愛してくださりありがとうございます🌸🎌

[@lucyclark704]

I live in Christchurch NZ and we had a earthquake that destroyed the city in Feb 2011. Japan sent USAR teams to help search the buildings and unfortunately in March 2011 an earthquake stuck in northern Japan causing that devastating tsunami. I've been to Japan twice and love it. Our seismic life in NZ is very similar - this is life on the Ring of Fire.

[@LIJ]

We're still getting used to it. Coming from the Midwest, I never felt an earthquake growing up (or if I did, I didn't realize it!). They are terrible indeed.

[@user-px4so1zd6x]

日本は悲しい幕開けとなってしまいましたが、一丸となって楽しい一年になる様に頑張りましょう🎉

[@Jiiji32]

あけましておめでとうございます。 最初の字幕...すごく配慮していただいてありがとうございます！ ファミリーにとって素晴らしい一年になりますように願っております！

[@bettyfuller3678]

I've been wondering how everyone was doing and if you were affected by the earthquake. Thanking God, you're well. I'm praying for those affected by the quake.

[@111じゃがいも]

お見舞いのメッセージありがとうございます！！大変な時期だからこそ人々の団結や助け合いが必要ですね☺️皆さんの幸せを願っています！！

[@LIJ]

私たちの思いと祈りは、地震で被災されたすべての方々とともにあります。 救助隊や政府関係者の努力にも神の祝福がありますように。

[@カルシウム369]

ライター一家の皆様今年一年もよろしくお願いします。動画楽しみにしてます。

[@橋口勉-y3r]

新たな　10年の年月を過ごしたら　ライター家の子供達は　どんな融合文化を創り出しているのだろう　😮　祈りをありがとうございます　🥰💖🙏

[@LIJ]

両文化の最良の融合であることを願う！

[@gianattraylor7840]

I am glad that you guys is ok from the earthquake I was worried about you guys

[@LIJ]

Thank you - please keep everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers!

[@takemaruchitaka0322]

今年1年、皆様にとって素晴らしい年でありますように😊

[@RagnarokArrives]

Happy New Year all and may the Lord bless you, your family, and your mission abundantly in 2024.

[@くりん-b7n]

皆様がご無事で何よりです。新年から辛い出来事が続きましたが、動画の最後の子供達の楽しそうな笑顔で元気をもらいました！！ありがとう❤😊

[@LIJ]

子供たちが遊んでいるのを見て、私も元気をもらった。

[@JericMEHS90]

I am happy that your friends & family are OK from the earthquake. Hope you have a fantastic 2024 in Japan 🇯🇵.

[@yuzuaji]

It’s my first comment! I always feel warm when I see your wonderful family. It was the beginning of hardship for Japan, but I wish your family even more happiness 🎉

[@LIJ]

Thank you for commenting!! Happy new year to you!

[@Grahamrobinsonvt802]

A walk is good for the soul and I pray on my walks

[@LIJ]

I love me some good prayer walks!

[@nyarome3]

明けましておめでとうございます。皆さんが健康に過ごされる一年であります様に。 そして、不幸な出来事が立て続けに各地で起こってしまいましたが、被災地の復興の為には普段の日常生活を続ける事です。 普通に経済を廻す事です。停滞は何も生みません。経済を廻す事で、復興を促進します。 インフラが壊滅な状況下ではボランティア活動も、各種支援も無意味です。今は、国を信じる他に選択肢は無いと思います。 だけど、多くの国の支援表明は嬉しい、ありがとうの感謝しかありません。

[@EllieCG1999]

Glad you were all okay! I’ll keep Japan in my thoughts, I can’t imagine how it must feel to start your year with such an earthquake! I did really love this video, I love how Anna and Becca are still acting their age and just play and have fun! I’ve seen so many children their age who seem to forget that they are allowed to play and have fun

[@susanricketts]

Happy New Year! 新年あけましておめでとう御座います！希望をもって進みましょう。

[@comarites]

Although the unexpected happened on New Year's Day, it was a relief to see the smiling faces of the Reutter family.😊 The children's joy at the presents made us feel that we should make an effort for the children who will carry the future on their shoulders. I would like to set firm aims for this year and move forward. I wish huge graceful hapiness for all over the world.

[@CarlsVlogs]

Hi everyone , looks like a beautiful Christmas. Just wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

[@LIJ]

Happy New Year! Great to see one of your comments here again!

[@旭日旗-f1d]

あけましておめでとうございます㊗️日本楽しんでくださいね🇯🇵

[@toki5765]

この家族マジ最強だ❤

[@seriesMobile369]

明けましておめでとうございます㊗️ パパさんママさんご家族や周囲の方達の新年から良い年である事をお祈りします｡ また楽しく愉快な動画を引き続き楽しみにしています😽 今年、令和6年度の干支は辰年ですのでこの動画がドラゴン🐉みたいに視聴率が上がる事を願っています。

[@じゃが天丼]

2024年、よい年になりますように🎍

[@nedyopinion9495]

life in Japan あけましておめでとう🎉happy new year

[@somewhereovertheredbow8976]

Watching the kids so happy made me cry!❤❤❤❤

[@elteescat]

I'm sorry to all the people affected by the earthquake and plane disaster, but I'm glad to see that you guys got your year off to a good start. I don't really know what it's like to go through a disaster. The closest I've come is when my grandmother lost her home in a flashflood, back when I was a young kid. But that didn't really directly affect me, other than to cause some upheaval in my childhood enjoyment. I didn't like the change, but it wasn't my home and I didn't lose any possessions. And all my relatives were safely rescued.

[@LIJ]

Yea, it's wild living in an area where it's always in the back of people's minds - it makes you live in a more ready sort-of state!

[@gracefarm394]

Good morning from New Mexico USA our prayers are with those in Japan. So glad you had a nice holiday season.❤🙏❤

[@fadijany]

so glad u guys are safe, aNYTIME i hear earthquake , u guys come to my mind . stay safe

[@LIJ]

Thanks so much!

[@mic8952]

So thankful that you are safe! I prayed for all of you and Japan! Blessings for a safe and prosperity in the new year! From Florida USA!

[@angelicasoup638]

お疲れ様です、ありがとうございます．新年おめでとうございます。

[@Quila1125]

Looks like a wonderful Christmas. I would love to have a Pikachu like Joshua got :D . Glad you guys werent affected by the earthquake. I had wondered about you guys. Just glad hear you guys are safe. hoping everyone affected by earthquake will be ok.

[@heatherfahsbender6583]

So grateful your family and friends are doing well. We will continue our prayers for those still dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake. May your family be wonderfully blessed this year.

[@LIJ]

And your family as well!

[@christycarrico4343]

Merry Christmas 🎄 and hope you all have a happy new year 🥳 2024

[@Bezanie]

I heard about the earthquake. I'm glad you're all safe!

[@appleg9830]

Thank you for your warm message and I will continue to support your wonderful program in 2024. I also always want to move forward with hope.😊

[@rurazar1686]

I am relieved to hear that you are all doing well. Sending thoughts and prayers of hope and wellness to those who were unfortunately affected by the earthquake. I am fortunate in the city that I live in (Toronto) up north in Canada rarely (if ever) has to deal with earthquakes and the aftermath that follows. Hope you all have a great start to the new years either way 🎉

[@suzyq6767]

Thank you for the encouraging words at the end of this video. Have a blessed and lovely year.

[@kayminnett1405]

That’s so exciting that you’re coming to Australia. I live in Sydney, which is a long way from Melbourne unfortunately. I’ll look forward to seeing your Aussie adventures in your videos. Thanks again for sharing your life with us. It really is such a great blessing.

[@bethjackson8723]

Hoping your community is safe and unharmed. Beautiful family and loving children’s’ faces on Christmas.

[@LIJ]

Thankfully it is. Please keep the Noto region in your thoughts and prayers!

[@danhill1186]

Glad to know you were not affected by the horrible earthquake. Our thoughts are with the victims in the affected areas and of the tragic airport accident. It's nice to see you seem to have had a lovely Christmas and a bright start to the new year. Happy New Year and all the best!

[@LIJ]

Happy New Year!

[@amyrakoff5839]

Glad you had a wonderful. Christmas and New Year. So nice to see kids getting a realistic amount if presents rather than 59 at a time

[@kayminnett1405]

It’s been an absolutely joy to discover your channel, become a subscriber and watch your wonderful videos every week. I get a little spark of excitement every Friday when I know I can watch your next video. It brings joy to my heart to watch your lovely family’s adventures and daily life in Japan. Your commitment to share the love of Jesus is truly inspiring. I will be praying for God’s blessings upon your family in 2024. Warm regards from Australia. 😊

[@LIJ]

Aww- thanks so much! We'll be in Melbourne soon, I don't know if that's anywhere near where you live. But if so, keep an eye open on the channel because we may coordinate a meet-up at some point.

[@jeannine1739]

Amen!

[@iiraingirlii]

Im glad you guys are safe ❤ Happy New Year 🎆💕

[@LIJ]

Happy new year!!

[@iiraingirlii]

@@LIJ😊😊❤

[@ウーロン-d4o]

今年も楽しい動画、お願いします😀

[@nikkibun89]

My family is definitely keeping everyone affected by the earthquake in our hearts and prayers, not quite how anyone imagined to start the year. I am really happy to hear that you all had a wonderful Christmas and a good start of the year. 2024= 12 Chapters and 366 Chances! May we take each day as it comes and see every day as a new chance :) Much love to you all!

[@rebeccachia]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Love seeing the kids opening their Christmas presents and screaming together when they could build a blanket fort. I hope they were able to make a better and stronger one!

[@LIJ]

They have been making a new fort every day!! Ha ha!

[@きむみんじぃぃぃ]

Life in japan さんこんにちは。 地震は大丈夫そうで幸いです。 日本は地震が本当に多い国ですが日本の建物の耐震性は 震度6強までは耐えられるようです。 なのであまり地震には気にせず楽しい時間を過ごすことを願います。 次の動画楽しみに待ってます!!!

[@sansfausansfau4544]

From Barcelona,Catalonia,Spain. To nigth the Epiphanie..Night the Kings 👑👑👑🌟

[@恋鯉まひろ]

幸せな日常とは何かを教えてくれたような動画でした😂

[@駒利夫]

明けましておめでとうございます。今年も宜しくお願いします。

[@LIJ]

今年も宜しくお願いします。

[@寿江栗原]

いつも見てます。 今年の正月始めは地震がありましたね。 皆さんは、大丈夫でしたか？ 日本は自然災害大国ですね。 なれない自然災害でとても怖かったかと思います。 不安だったと思います。 それでもライダー家の皆さんの楽しくて元気な姿をKZbinで見れるのは、 とても良い気持ちになります。 これからも災害はあると思います。 なれないと思います。 それでもライダー家の皆さんなら、どんな辛いことでも乗り越えられると思います。 家族の皆さんが無事でよかったです。

[@daylecb]

Happy New Year! 🎉

[@LIJ]

Happy new year!!

[@功川村]

Good morning , Life in Japan san . And Happy new year. So, as we know, what was hardest new year stated. I think I have never been heard that hardest accident and disaster just on the Happy new year`s day,Since I was born. For me, sometimes human has to be in the hardest disaster situation very much. And at the same time, we are forced how much biggest power come to human`s life , which is nature power. In Japan, from long time ago still now, we have been experiencing the like these hardest disaster Natuere power damage. But we have not been thinking about these Nature power damage situation very much. Because this Nature gives us very good Havest chance very much, water, good sun shining situaiton and on the Sea side area too, we can get fish, shellfish. These many Haverst chances has been supporting our life situation to be better from long time ago. But , but, these nice Nature situation sometimes become hardest big power disaster situation to the Human`s life. From long time ago, in Japan, we have been trying how we can adapt to these hard disaster situaiton. Now we may need to think about it again. So, Life in Japan san, I am being to wanting to ask you about how we can stable our mental situation as well. In Japan, most of people is thinking that Nature is not so bad , and if we had to be in that hardest life situation , we will start to think that we were not good person, so that is why this hard disaster did come in front of us. We may start to think like that I think. We are allways thinking about Nature is sometimes becoming badly and sometimes become good harvest situaiton for us. So, how do we think that we connect with human life and this chanable hard Nature situation. After these hardest disaster, I am forced how I can connect with religeous and human life. if you could give me your message how I can get clear of this hardest life situation. I real want to go to there for supporting them who are being hardest life situaiton at there. But I can not be going , because I`ve got to do rehabilitation to get normanl left leg moving situaiton as before. I wish your famil will become happier . Life in Japan san.

[@LIJ]

As Christians, we love God above everything else, but we are also called to love others as we love ourselves. That means helping others when we have the means and the opportunity. We've sent several teams to help after the earthquake in 2011 and then in 2016 down to Kumamoto. These kinds of things help those who were most affected by the natural disasters. You never know why some things happen to some people, but it's important to help. I pray you are able to recover soon and have a very blessed year!

[@功川村]

Thank you for sending your comment to me. I may be able to be getting my breathing hard situation because of that mustive disaster to be stabled very much. thank you for your good comment. I wish your family becoms happer very much this year.

[@gogobe8672]

🐉2024年🐉 世界中の皆が平和でありますように…🩷

[@marybethmartin1476]

Happy New Year!

[@LIJ]

Happy new year!

[@erinfoskey4921]

Happy New Year

[@1974AMDG]

I'm so glad to know you are all ok! I've been so worried since I heard about the earthquake, because I know you are always on the go, and I was hoping you hadn't gone anywhere near the part of Japan that took the brunt of the earthquake. I was so happy when I saw you had posted a video! Thank God you are safe, and I pray for all those poor people whose lives have been impacted by this disaster. You just never know, from one day to the next, what might happen. Really scary! Love to you all from Australia.

[@LIJ]

Thank you

[@May_Rutledge]

Love Y’all❤

[@evilspurs5s5]

あけましておめでとうございます🎍そしてこれ以上悲しい出来事が起きませんように🙏

[@LIJ]

あけましておめでとうございます

[@marybethmartin1476]

Those bubble sticks are awesome.

[@LIJ]

They are!

[@iiraingirlii]

Merry Christmas

[@LIJ]

Merry Christmas (and Happy New Year!)

[@mailinmeisen9282]

Feliz Ano Novo família, cheio de bênçãos, saúde e prosperidade!

[@LIJ]

Amen!

[@bjjyokohama]

Hello from Victoria BC Canada!!

[@Shinnichi0516]

新年あけましておめでとうございます。m(__)m🐉

[@LIJ]

Happy New Year!

[@maliayha2]

Happy New Year!! “ Yes atè Hope is in God!” and he do have a great plan for all of us❤🙌🏻 Que A Paz e o Amor de Deus esteja presente em cada momento de nossas vidas ❤ Deus abençoe❤️

[@hiaraoliveira4141]

Feliz ano novo! =]

[@LIJ]

Feliz ano novo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanmillhorn4677]

Glad your safe. Did the church go help those in need?

[@LIJ]

Our Paz Church sent many many teams to help after the huge 2011 earthquake up north, and then in 2016 we sent a couple of teams to help in the aftermath of the Kumamoto earthquake. I was blessed to be able to be a part of one of those relief trips. With the quake just happening, it's best for the rescue teams and government workers to do their job, and then we will be able to access if it is something we should send a team to go help with.

[@chloeabbott2002]

Hi from the uk

[@alle_sandeula]

Que Deus abençoe vocês em 2024

[@マヤ平]

もしかして、日本の東京タワーのLEGOですか？

[@LIJ]

来週のエピソードは集合式だ！

[@みつあみゆみちゃん]

kotatu❤😊

[@lizzie7929]

🥹😔🥺❤😲🗾🙏 🎇🎆Happy New Year🎆🎇

[@LIJ]

Happy New Year!

[@lizzie7929]

@@LIJ 🎆🎇 My heart does go out to the people affected by the earthquake!🥺😔😌🥹❤️🗾

[@christycarrico4343]

I got Evie Pokémon for Christmas

[@千葉良樹]

年明けからつらい事が多いね… そう言えば アメリカやブラジルにとジャンケン的なものあるのかね？

[@LIJ]

そうだね、アメリカにはじゃんけんがある。 ブラジルは知らないけど。

[@117Pinkyflower]

Is it that cold in your apartment?

[@LIJ]

It can get pretty cold when there's no central heating (we turn on individual units when it gets really cold)

[@thedeniseho]

what did mum get?

[@harikofu7569]

因みに、暖房はコタツ＋エアコン暖房？＋床暖？＋ガスストーブ？ですか？

[@ruthreutter8355]

Kotatsu is an electric heater. The air/heat are individual units in each main room (also electric)

[@darrenzinck7686]

Do you guys not have a heated apartment? These kids are always freezing.

[@ruthreutter8355]

We have units in each room. They are always cold when they wake up but if we have the overhead heater on, they get too hot in the Kotatsu. So it’s one or the other. But the hallways are always cold! The houses are not well sealed so there is a cold draft!!!

[@Freespirit061]

I just wonder, as a very religious Christian family who talks about love, peace and god, when you’re going to talk about and send your condolence to Palestinians. As you know it’s Jesus’ homeland and Jesus’ people who are facing genocide. It sucks to be disappointed by the people that I loved to follow for years #freepalestine

[@LIJ]

We pray for peace in Palestine, just like we pray for peace in Israel! We pray for peace in Ukraine, just as we do in Russia. And ultimately we understand that Jesus himself is the Prince of Peace - without him, there is no peace, but with Him there is peace forever.

[@Freespirit061]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@LIJ so you’re trying to say, this war is the same as the war between Russia and Ukraine or Israel is suffering as much as Palestine. I’m sorry my friend but someone have to tell you the truth, the truth that more than 8000 kids are murdered in 3 months so we can’t act like this is just a random war. I’m not trying to argue but we have to stand right side of the history, years later our kids will study these years in history classes as genocide and we should be able to proudly tell them that we stand against it and we did everything to prevent it. What we can do is we can use these online platforms to be voice for people suffering around the world. Believe me That’ll make these videos more precious #freepalestine