I’m a New Mom in Japan Vlog 🍼 | Baby's First Shrine Visit, Christmas Prep & More

Merry Christmas! This vlog is a whole bunch of snippets from my first few weeks as a new mom in Japan! There are 4 parts: My Husband's Birthday 🎂, Baby Gift Culture 🎁, Baby's First Shrine Visit ⛩️, and Christmas 🎄
Timestamps for each section are below:
00:35 - Mike's Birthday
02:09 - Postpartum Thoughts
04:13 - Getting the Cake, Yakitori, and Present
06:41 - Baby Gifting Culture in Japan
08:45 - Proper Japanese Gift Etiquette
11:04 - Baby's First Shrine Visit (Omiya Mairi)
13:21 - Special Baby Charms
15:52 - Japanese Snack Unboxing (ad)
15:57 - First Time Christmas Shopping as a Family
25:31 - Getting Ready for Christmas
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[@ReinaScully]

Merry Christmas minasan! 🎄💛🎁 Here’s my very last vlog of 2022 🎉 Thank you for watching my vlogs & following my pregnancy journey & now watching me navigate my new life as a mom in Japan 🇯🇵 Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season and I’ll see you in 2023 🎊

[@ZexMaxwell]

Congratulations on your baby. And you look great!

[@DawsonTyson]

Be advised; it has been found and verified that wearing a mask around a toddler who is learning to speak will have trouble learning to speak. They also found that it causes the child to have trouble with anxiety and reading facial expressions. Do as you wish, but it was also found that masks do absolutely nothing to slow or stop the spread of virus, which is the same result they found during the Spanish flu.

[@1984NIPPONGO]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Reina-san, Congradualtions on being a mother to your child for the first time, Many happy returns to you and your husband. Congradualtions from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England (UK)

[@BWinced]

I hope your first Holiday celebration as a young family was a happy one! Airi is a beautiful baby.

[@748gdj]

Congratulations 🎉

[@rickyricardo9710]

Even from the brief clips we got from this I can tell Mike loves being a dad and it's so adorable

[@stefaniehase2448]

Changing diapers in public was like a dream come true for me when we went to Japan with our little one back in October. There was a clean changing table (if not a designated room or big multi purpose toilet) in almost every building we went to. Also next to playgrounds, which is genius. We enjoyed it so much, because when it comes to diaper changing Germany is so much behind. 😭

[@NikkiLove9022]

This video made my heart so happy! Airi honestly seems like the best baby. 😭❤️ Merry Christmas to you all!!

[@TheLoreSeeker]

Congratulations on the birth of your child!

[@harryfernando623]

Oh my God, Reina! I could cry! I genuinely have no idea why I feel so emotional because you've never given the indication of /wanting/wanting/ a baby but oh my Goodness I'm so beyond thrilled for you and Mike! You two are so wonderful and make the best parents. She's so lucky to have y'all! Sending you three so so much love. You've sparked so much joy in our lives. I hope you know how much we care about you and yours! :'D

[@joe3019772008]

first off, Happy Birthday, Mike. second, Airi is so adorable. third, Merry Christmas, my friends. much love to all 3 of you, take care and god bless.

[@lhernan20]

No apologies are needed for taking time for yourself and the fam! Congrats! Happy Holidays!

[@momkatmax]

The wrapping paper with the baby's name on it was so sweet!

[@erinsnode6752]

Babies cry no matter what cause they don’t like the cold and it’s uncomfortable being undressed after being so warm you’re doing AMAZING!!! I am Erin from the US in Ohio I have two boys and you’re doing so great she’s so beautiful!!!!!!!

[@the_homunculus6705]

Hey Reina, she's so beautiful, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. 🥰 From the UK 🇬🇧

[@WYIN98]

Reina, that dress you were wearing for Christmas shopping is so pretty!!!

[@monicastamant]

It’s great you had a successful outing alone! I remember when I was a first time mom, even in the first few months, I was going stir crazy and felt like I’d never be able to do anything alone ever again. My husband suggests I go for a walk, and I listened to music while I walked in nature and it was the best feeling! I hope you guys had a great Christmas!

[@entrcpy]

OMG Look at Airi’s big ol’ noggin 😭. She’s so expressive already, too. Also happy to see some of Mike, though I’m sure he doesn’t like being on camera much. Love seeing them bond.

[@howHumam]

Some of the best parts of this channel are the explanations. Reina acknowledges knee jerk, western biases very comfortingly.

[@caleb_clay313]

Congratulations Reina!! I'm so happy for you, and I wish you & your family all of the best!

[@LitazlilHelper]

Just have to tell you that your hair is so gorgeous right now! I really think it has grown out beautifully. The two tones are so neat. Congrats on your little one. She is precious.

[@thekitschsidekick]

Watching you 3 really helps me toward my journey toward being a mum one day. Much love ❤️

[@chrisgianfrancesco271]

REINA YOUR A MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you.

[@stephanieok5365]

Try adding pumpkin puree to apple sauce. It sneaks extra nutrition into the apple sauce and is a lovely texture. My grocery store sold this mixture in snack cups, but discontinued it, so now I make my own when I have leftover canned pumpkin.

[@wormspeaker]

Congratulations! Your baby is adorable.

[@araminrain]

Watching your pregnancy journey has been one of the most insightful and awesome vlogs I've ever watched. You explain everything so well. Your pacing is great. Footage also always awesome too. Congrats!

[@TrullaDerBergzwerg]

Omg I'm a Vikings fan too, so cool 😄 As for the Vlogging, please take as much time as you want and need. The baby is much more important than a regular posting schedule (at least in my opinion). I think that goes for most of your viewers, if not all of them.

[@inuhugger]

Airi is so adorable! I have two little boys, one is two and a half and my youngest will be one on January 5. Baby showers here in Canada are either held before the baby is born or one month after the baby is born. The ones I have always attended were after the baby was born where you get to meet the bundle of joy and mom gets to open presents. We like to wait and see how big the baby is and the gender as well. I didn’t have a baby shower due to Covid, but I’m so glad I told people to wait for gifts because both my sons were huge babies, over ten pounds! They completely skipped the new born clothes and most of the 0-3 month clothes as well, aside from a few brands. Same with the diapers too, both of them just immediately were in size 1

[@aniar.3314]

It genuinely fills my heart with so much warmth seeing how happy you all are 🥺🥺 Airi is the cuttest lil thing, she looks so much like you, too!

[@willseattle8368]

The gift thing is probably more about bonding, acknowledging connections. Hope all of you have a Happy New Years, and congratulations!

[@willseattle8368]

The dress looks great!

[@Saphiera270]

omg airi looks exactly like her dad also the shrine visit was so beautiful, thank you for sharing! merry christmas and happy holidays to you both!

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

😁😁😁 Nice. A baby is always a treasure for the world 🇫🇷

[@justmonika3635]

She is soooo sweet Reina !

[@excalibursaurusm5701]

Congratulations Reina!!!!!! Merry Christmas

[@Liesjegirly]

Love to see this videos, and see the difference between our countries. Especially the difference in taking care off a baby and the advices the "country" will give newborn mommies. Like to see a video about how it is to have a child in Japan and where you have to think about if you go on a holiday with a little child. We will go to Japan in mei with then our 1 1/2 year old girl 😊 (she is now 14 months)

[@kr0v3k]

so happy for y'all

[@ThatPurpleWolfIdol]

Airi is just so adorable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gummybearazzl5320]

Such a cute baby and congratulations!

[@Apo0]

Merry Christmas!

[@LuftWaffle89]

Congratulations to you both

[@msnhao]

Congratulations Reina!!

[@wilfredcheung140]

Congrats Reina

[@Jiddy12345]

Merry Christmas Reina!

[@gundambassexe31]

Merry Christmas Reina senpai

[@Angelforothers]

So great that all of you are doing so well. Hopefully your blood pressure comes down. Airi is not to big. She is adorable. Everybody loves a chubby baby.

[@tgrey_shift..mp334]

She’s so sweet and quiet! Congratulations you all!!!!

[@mrsshelbycobraa]

She is such a good baby!! So cute!! My little Raya was the same way with always sleeping in the car and in the stroller or chest carrier (can’t remember the name lol) while out. Congratulations on your little bundle, they grow so fast so savor every moment! Mine is two now and this is making me want another one! ❤️

[@ivanatheiguana]

I love these vlogs so much Reina! I love hearing about your experience as a new mom in Japan. Lots of love from Toronto, Canada ❤️

[@Technoanima]

Congratulations and Merry Christmas 🎄🎉

[@waltergreen6981]

Reina Scully family marry Christmas

[@district36films87]

Merry Christmas Everyone

[@zenmoonmaster]

Happy birthday mike 🎂

[@ohshesglamorous]

Merry Christmas Reina!! Congratulations on your beautiful growing family ❤️

[@zenmoonmaster]

Merry Christmas Raina 🎄💙

[@tristenwilliams558]

Congratulations 🎊 and merry Christmas

[@justmonika3635]

OMG look at those cakes, they look delicious!! The Christmas cakes look amazing!

[@SylviaWakana]

Always love seeing your updates (and all the cute baby clothes) and being able to see Airiちゃん grow without being there (😭). Love you all!!

[@rafalamancha]

Congratulations!!!! Best of luck in this new stage of your life!

[@KateClough1717]

This was so beautiful 🥺 she is the most perfect little lady! 💛

[@emokuro333]

Omg Tony’s chocoloneys are soooo good 💕🤤 and little airi is soooo cute!

[@Jirokun1337]

Congratulations! Merry Christmas and happy new year! I've been waiting for this vlog, I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday 💜

[@MxPotato84]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!

[@weirdoneontheblock]

I like homemade applesauce without sugar, but I understand everyone's tastes buds are different. If you've never tried it without though, I highly recommend!

[@weirdoneontheblock]

@ReinaScully Is this you? Making sure someone isn't trying to be you in your comments section.

[@3364dean]

Merry Christmas to you and your whole family. and omg she is just so adorable!!! congratulations to both of you!

[@fueledbymarilyn]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Reina, it's been lovely to see you grow and thrive throughout the years! Hope you have a wonderful first Christmas with your child 💗

[@kellykocsis1941]

Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊

[@niamhw9208]

She’s so cute and well behaved! Congrats Reina and Mike!!

[@Chachixo]

Yay! You and baby are looking so happy and healthy. So happy for you guys. Merry Christmas!

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

Congratulations on your beautiful family 💜💜 I hope your 1st holidays today have been absolutely amazing! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@drskelebone]

I love the baby-head accessible cape. :D Great video!

[@drskelebone]

I never remember about the cheese and caramel popcorn until I see it, and then I'm sad I don't have some now, knowing I'll forget about it later. ;_;

[@1983simi]

Congratulations, you guys! Super happy for you!!!

[@hellolove429]

Merry Christmas!! So glad that you’re all doing healthy and well! So cute that you did all the traditional things with Airi! あけおめ~ wishing the best for next year!

[@DanteBogdan]

I'm really happy for you, thank you for taking us on this journey with you. Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@CocoKaineFan]

I see Mike in thumbnail, I click video! Merry Christmas Reina and Mike and congrats again

[@chickenmonger123]

Interesting to see how you are adapting to parenthood. Thanks for sharing, and Merry Christmas.

[@tootles444]

Congratulations!!!! Yay!

[@michaelmaddox2536]

You are loved. That is all 😀

[@michaelmaddox2536]

@@reinascully. Ha!

[@kaihennig5708]

Congratulations again to you and Mike, so happy for you both.

[@hollysano03]

Merry Christmas Reina, to you and your beautiful family. 🎉🎄🎅

[@LhamoEx]

Here to keep watching to help fund Airi's college fund! Congratulations on the first 6 weeks!

[@love_mandyxo]

I’m currently in Japan for my nephew’s omiyamairi and it was very exciting! Especially the shinto ceremony❤

[@Rebecca-ck8fn]

I hope you guys are having a great Christmas and have a very blessed New Year.

[@dndyboyseungmin]

Happy first family Christmas! I hope the new year brings many blessings 💕

[@Momijigari]

Thanks for sharing! Love to live vicariously through you. Merry Xmas!

[@stephensommers4628]

Reina she's beautiful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your beautiful family!

[@AlexisBii]

So glad to see your whole family happy and healthy 🥰🥰 Airi is so beautiful! Congratulations Reina!!!!! 💕

[@NurglesRott]

Super fun to see how it’s been going! Enjoy your tiny baby time! It goes by quick!

[@Morgan-B]

Air fryer's are an amazing gift! I got one last year and absolutely love it! Also your family is so cute, so happy for you all!

[@Potatorot1875]

Airi is absolutely darling!!

[@cat_the_gamer_girl]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have loved watching channels from Japan, as I am hoping to travel there one day

[@nichytsukamoto9788]

It's so lovely seeing you and beautiful Airi 💖💓 so happy y'all get to spend a wonderful Christmas together 😊

[@SeeKaysee]

This video brought me sooooo much joy you have no idea. I can’t wait till you and your baby can wear all the matching fits 🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@KuraiTsuki]

Airi is so stinkin' cute. Congrats again on having a baby! I'm so happy for you that you were able to.

[@NozoASMR]

I love her name. I never had high blood pressure until pregnancy/having a baby. I actually had to be induced because of it. You're doing great mom and dad 👨‍👩‍👧 💜

[@redsands1001]

Very cute. Had just thought to see if there were Christmas photos of the baby on Instagram this morning

[@Tam_Miri]

Merry Christmas! What a lovely video, and your kimono was beautiful. I hope your Christmas is happy and fun and you get to shower baby Airi with all the gifts and love ❤️. I also hope you get those matching outfits soon, haha. Your family is so adorable, and again, I am so touched and warmed by how brightly you glow. Absolutely stunning girl, I wish for you three to have a safe and joy-filled New Year's celebration. And may 2023 be full of only the best for you and your family. See you next year! ❤

[@Blade51]

I love seeing your wonderful family

[@coltice6279]

I love your videos, it’s my dream & wish to travel to Japan

[@Ryoko40]

Congratulations! I am happy you are doing well with your family and recovering slowly but surely!! I’m so proud of you!!!😊

[@daurissacrank3270]

Happy Birthday Mike! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!!!

[@autisticpainter4079]

A huge congratulations to you both. Airi is so beautiful. Happy New Year to you all and your families ☺️

[@MazterP28]

Love your hair miss

[@Tony_AM009]

I hope that your husband Mike had an enjoyable Happy Birthday! I hope that you and your family had a safe and enjoyable Merry Christmas. I hope that all of you have a safe and enjoyable Happy New Year celebration. Your baby daughter Airi is adorable. I hope that you have an efficient recovery. Take care!

[@serenabarton1502]

Reina you have such a beautiful healthy mumma glow! You really do look amazing and I love the hair xox Ari is an absolute angel xox