House Tour of Our Old House in Japan: Retirement Life in Japan

[@raymonde4272]

That's not just a nice house but a lovely home for a wonderful couple. And as you say it's located in the middle of your favourite town in Japan.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you, Raymond. Yes. This place is one of my favorite places to go to work so I always bring my camera with me then. Our home is a 3 min walk to the supermarkets, about 10 min walk to the City Hall and the train statio.

[@catris9670]

Wow Grace! You've achieved so much in just 6 months! I hope you relfect often about how amazing and resilient you are!

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

During that 6 months, I was driving more than 100kms to visit my husband as he was confirned in the hospital for 2 months. I was exhausted but I was excited with this home. I was literally lonely. My channel was my inspiration. Thanks for watching.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi Grace your home is lovely I hope your landlord appreciates you for keeping his property so nice and clean you have done a amazing job of making it a nice home with a beautiful garden thank you for sharing

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you so much 😊 Hello, Margaret, I am very fortunate for renting this property because the landlord is a good person. Because if not, we would have not decided to rent this place because we had enough of worst landlords in the Philippines. The location is excellent for me. I don't go out often so I am not a fan of driving. Markets, City Hall, Hospitals are accessible. He appreciates and happy with me. I'm enjoying doing these cleaning and simple DIY so it's a win-win relationship.

[@manojfernando1028]

your garden is kept nicely

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Yes, plants are growing well despite of the extreme heat of summer in Japan.

[@kuchytapr]

Hi Grace, I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing them as they are calming but at the same time inspiring. You have a lovely home and I wish you stay healthy so that you can continue taking care of both yourself and your husband. Much love from Puerto Rico.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you for watching and the support.

[@maude5160]

Hi Grace - san You have done a huge amount of work both inside and outside your house along with the cooking shopping and any additional care your husband needs. I loved the bonsai pine and the beautiful tortoiseshell cat guest in your garden

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Oh, yes, I do love that pine tree, too. I want to make that space more of "Japanese" touch so I said, I'm not satisfied with this garden. I'll do it one step at a time. Thank you for watching, Maude. Thanks.

[@ASongInMyHeart-tw7jl]

You worked so hard and accomplished so much in 6 months. I wish our houses were less money here. Our home is 70 years old and similar in size as yours. Ours cost $2300.00 USD each month. This is less than most in our city because we bought our house many years ago. Houses here for rent are 3000-4000$ each month. Los Angeles is very expensive. Maybe someday we will sell our house and move away from the city. I would like to have more land and not be so close to neighbors. A nice quiet place near family. Your garden is beautiful. I can't wait to see what you plant in spring.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

I understand, I am very happy to have a nice home, old home. I read and watch from the news how the US is getting expensive these days. We're fortunate to have affordable and decent housing in Japan.

[@RLKRON]

Mabuhay Grace. I am a new subscriber. I hail from Bulacan, but I reside in Washington D.C/Maryland proper. Your life parallels mine. I see so much of me in your show and cannot help but reflect upon, with intermittent fear and joy (with a strong dose of apprehension), my own impending sunset. My husband and I are retiring in 18 months and I can't feel excited about it. More power to you.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Welcome! I am happy to be a source of inspiration, especially for those in a similar phase of life. Thank you for watching!

[@sharonsalamanca7672]

As my husband had the privilege to visit ur home 2 weeks ago he find ur place very homy. Also i love ur kimono 🫰. Till next vid . Take care always.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

I’m glad your husband "G" enjoyed visiting our home. I am happy to share it with those who appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting, Sha.

[@peter8178]

Hi Grace thanks for the video and I hope you are both well. Japan interests me a lot so that's how I found your channel. I notice that Japanese kitchens always appear small but you cook wonderful meals whereas here in England people spend huge amounts of money and have state of the art kitchens with every appliance known to man but can't cook to save their lives. Look after yourself and best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hello, Peter. 15 mins past 1 am here just got back home from my work. I wanted some kind of "me time" and that is expressing myself though this channel. Oh, I'm glad you noticed my kitchen. Next time it might be interesting to share what's in my small kitchen. That is interestng topic for our viewers around the world.

[@RosalindaBautista-lh8lb]

You look beautiful in kimono Grace. You have a green thumb. Your plants are triving. 3:31

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

You are so kind, thank you for the compliment. Yes, I am green thumb inspite of the 4 seasons here, I learned when to grow my plants.

[@lillianmvargaso4960]

❤❤❤ very nice.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you! 😊

[@angelitapalmaria5047]

Hi grace 😊...thanks for this video it just answer my curiousity about old houses or what they called akiya in japan...and what kind of house u can get for a 50,000 yen if u rent it...though i know price depends also which prefecture you are...but ur house is so nice .i love japanese traditional house and how u make the ambiance so cozy ads to its beauty....u really had a green thumb...i wish to retire in japan soon as well ..maybe renting first is a good idea before buying an akiya....though till now i keep on convincing my husband to acquire one before we retire but he still not into it knowing the additional expenses that will cost us for renovation and other fees 😊have a great day grace 😊ur videos inspires me ...more power❤ godbless

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hello, Angie, Thank you for watching and sharing us a bit of your plans. I think I need to give you an advice. Please rent first before deciding whether you buy it or not. That is based from what I am experiencing. There are 4 seasons and each season you need to pass first. Thank you for the compliment.

[@angelitapalmaria5047]

​@@livingwithgraceinjapanhi grace 😊thanks for ur honest advise....we'll try to do it hopefully 😊soon next year coz i will be finishing my contract here in dubai...thank u for always finding time to reply..i wish i could reach you thru messenger or any ways so i could pm you...i hope its not too much but i have so many things i want to ask and learn from u😊well be visiting japan early next year i hope i can get in touch with u or meet u and ur husband personally😊have a great day and more power🙏🙏🙏godbless😊

[@elisekuby2009]

That tumuli in the park you went to looks very interesting! Which emperor or king is buried there? You have made this little house into a charming and functional home.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

So nice of you. Thank you. These are simple parks in this city.

[@joewelsunga6205]

ang galing mo ate ! hindi lang sa garden, pati sa paggawa ng content.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you. I have passion for storytelling and I am observant.

[@joewelsunga6205]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan ano po city o area nyo? nasa tokyo ako sa nov27, baka makapasyal ako sa inyo

[@areeBetu]

Tanong lang po, pag may renovation kayo sa bahay bawas po yun sa renta?

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

No, I'm doing it for free. We are living here and I do not like dirty. So I do it for free.

[@kuchytapr]

Grace, how do you manage having to pay this rent from your small pension? I also hope your channel grows so it can bring in a decent monthly amount. ❤

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you for watching. I am not even receiving that small pension yet. I still have 6 years because of my age. Most Japanese are receiving the same amount so this case is not a special one. Thank you for the good wishes of this channel.

[@areeBetu]

hala, 50k yen per month? subrang mahal pala talaga dyan. Kaya pala yung ibang OFW dyan hirap maka-uwi lalo na kung isa lnag ang may trabaho.

[@joenellgaitor483]

The house has a lot of charm in a beautiful and peaceful looking neighborhood. In time , with more of your DIY touches, it should become even more charming. For the outside gardening as well. I've come to learn over the years that socializing with good and friendly people can be very healthy for our state of mind. 🪴🏡

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hello, Joenell! How are you doing? Well, I hope. That is why I am willing to stay in this old house. Its location is very convenient for me as I do not have to drive a lot and I can even take trains if I want to. Thank you for watching As always, thank you so much.