Japan's Real New Year Begins (it's not January) | Life in Japan Episode 104

In Japan, April is the time when schools begin their new education year, businesses launch new fiscal years, and the tulips and gardens burst into new life. Yes, the calendar year may begin in January, but Japan’s real new year begins in April.
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[@a369258147z]

「いつか子供達に時間を費やしてよかったと思う日がきます。子供達が世界に良い影響を与えられるように。」は良い言葉です。誰もがそうして、そうなればいいですね。そうなることを願っています。

[@橋口勉-w2r]

みんなの笑顔が素敵でした　ママちゃん　寒がり？

[@motoscimani5572]

子供の笑顔は世界の宝😄

[@国民保護サイレンススズカをどうぞ]

いつの時代も子供に未来を託しますからね！

[@Ju-os8ul]

近くに素敵な公園があるのですね！🌷お花と撮った写真や子供達の表情がとても素敵です😊❣️ママの影響でか、子供達がお花を綺麗だと眺めるのは、優しさとかセンスとか育まれそうですね！😊 子供達、今しか出来ない経験がありますね。 メッセージも心に響くものがありました😌 最後のベッカとアナちゃんのグッズ紹介も可愛いな😆🎵

[@外間さとみん]

大変な時だけど頑張って今の日本を楽しんで‼️‼️‼️

[@yoshikurakino]

A child's smile is also a bright feeling for adults who see it. In the neighborhood of my house, the cleaning shop and restaurant closed. The number of families in financially demanding conditions seems to be increasing. I hope that this disease will soon subside and we will return to a world where children are not burdened as soon as possible.

[@ゆうちむ-q7y]

牧師様は本当に時間や家族とのつながりを大切にして過ごされていますね。動画から学べることは多いです。ありがとうございます。

[@clayemery394]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@machida6926]

もうサラちゃんは2年生か！早いね!ジョシュア君はこの前まで幼稚園泣いてたのに1年過ぎるの早いね！

[@inaism5442]

i love how bouncy and happy your family is. it reminds me of my family a lot. A bunch of boisterous kids running around and playing. I have 4 siblings and another one on the way, and i have somehow ended up like a mother hen for them sometimes, since i’m babysitting all the time- I’m also so impressed with your faith. Your family never seems to lose connection with god. I’m planning on coming to japan eventually, and i’m glad to know there’s a wonderful church there that i can go to.

[@LIJ]

Yes! We'd love to see you here!

[@野田悦子-m5h]

ご両親の愛情たっぶり受けて伸びやかな子供たちを毎回楽しませていただきありがとうございます！本当にかわいい🎀又動画まってまぁーす！

[@透明人間伊達眼鏡]

いつも明るい家庭でほっこりします😷

[@tt.842]

It's been a gloomy year, but your family is positive and I'm energized. I am always grateful for your help. Beware of infections and make fun videos.

[@michaelleary9233]

Your popcorn popper is like a metaphor for your family. They're always bouncing around.

[@elisabethreiter2707]

Also it looks very good on camera xD that slow motion shot could have been an ad! :)

[@area_d]

パパさんの日本語が上達してます

[@sushipancake6559]

I really hope your family will enjoy living in Japan.

[@Irukadakazusa]

This family is all smiling

[@上海誠-g1s]

クラス替えはドキドキですね!! 懐かしい気持ちになりました。可愛いお子さんたちが新しいクラスに馴染めると良いですね

[@heinrischutte204]

Hey Life in Japan. So it seems your first video was posted on 29 April 2018. So next week is the 3 year anniversary of this channel. Congratulations on the long journey in advance!! Was thinking maybe a new intro for the 3 years would be a wonderful idea? Love your passion for the Lord and the changes you are making in Japan. Continue working hard and Sayounara!

[@LIJ]

3 year anniversary of Life in Japan and 7 year anniversary in Japan!

[@金子清-w3u]

３姉妹新学期元気に入学おめでとう。ジョシュア君も最後の一年幼稚園通園の始まりです頑張ってね。毎回思うのですが、ほんとに姉弟仲良いですよねー。姉弟喧嘩なんかする事有るのかなー。コロナだけはきおつけて下さいね。

[@20001born]

I went to Japan in 2016, the people there were so friendly and awesome, was just a 4 hour flight to Tokyo from Sydney, the food was great - except the Sushi. I can’t eat fuckin raw fish on top of rice seriously 😂, but yeah, the other stuff was way more tasty. Also, it was beautiful , I did have a little bit of communication problems jeez I still can’t forget em lmao 😂

[@彰-o4d]

これからももっと日本のいい所伝えあてください。応援してます。

[@MY-ir1gg]

PAZコーヒーショップで、コーヒーとママさんのケーキが食べてみたいです😋 地方で今は行けないけど、、、😭いつか絶対行きます💓

[@田の字-r1b]

緊急事態宣言でましたけど、安全に過ごしてください、応援しております。

[@fungirlwinx]

Lovely video. Those tulips were definitely beautiful.

[@LIJ]

They are!

[@りんりん-k4x5r]

Due to coronavirus, I was thinking only bad things about Japan. But when I watched your video, I realized I was wrong. From now, I will enjoy thinking about what I can do now😌😌👍

[@LIJ]

Excellent!

[@たちなか-x5o]

桜、いろんな花が咲く季節 この春の時期に入学や新学期を行う ほかの国とは違ってても、どうしても日本がゆずれない部分です

[@555おうち]

お子さん達の進級おめでとうございます㊗️ ジョシュア君は来年小学生かな？ PAZコーヒーショップ、 いつか伺いたいです😊

[@jpnkouhei1767]

On Friday, it has become a recent routine to see "life in Japan" and "生きる意味とは" in succession. Thank you for showing me the wonderful Spring's Showa Kinen Park.💕🎶☺️

[@LIJ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@samuraiwalkchonmagego8912]

Thanks for sharing a very good video!

[@タカアシ-f9j]

素晴らしい！ 映画みたいな動画🎬

[@giuliia_4]

Is "strange" for me, in Japan start the school in April. Here start in September and finish in June 😄. Beautiful video ☺️

[@adriannechikawotablog5466]

In Japan, school starts in April, ends in March. They get a one-week spring break in between.

[@giuliia_4]

@@adriannechikawotablog5466 I know...

[@LIJ]

It was different for us to get used to as well, but now we're adjusted to it :)

[@lammmf]

@@adriannechikawotablog5466 so there is no summer vacation?

[@adriannechikawotablog5466]

@@lammmf There is, July-August

[@eptech3486]

thank-you for your hard work making video～ papasa～n.

[@LIJ]

My pleasure!

[@yamagamifactory8095]

いつ見ても素敵な家族ですね。 素晴らしい。 O-TSU-KA-RE-SA-MA 😄

[@LIJ]

素敵なプレゼントありがとうございます！ 私たちの家に来るすべての人にそれを見せます！

[@yamagamifactory8095]

@@LIJ Thank you so much! My matchbox works were featured on TV last week.(NTV news every)

[@HiroyukiK]

昭和記念公園 is a very beautiful park! I was used to be there often when I was child. I'm waiting for a kawaii doggy! プレゼントにもらえるといいね！

[@k_doll4119]

4:00 新学期のこの感じめっちゃわかる笑笑

[@junfuture1564]

良い家族だなあ 羨ましい

[@thenotorious5463]

I’m a big fan of your channel !!!

[@LIJ]

Thank you!

[@おでんくんツンツン男]

nice!

[@GOMBE3]

You are right. I can clearly recall the exciting mood I had when a new school year began every year, though it was many years ago for me. Hope all of your four children are having another exciting and fruitful school year again with their new classmates and the old ones as well. I thought Anna chan and Becca chan were in the same class but it was not the case? Incidentally I observe Anna chan is giving Joshua kun a ride on her back. I think it is not quite popular in the States, iirc. Or am I deceived by a fake infor? (?_?)

[@LIJ]

I think kids like back rides all over the world!

[@emerson4ever]

One day I will go to have some coffee at the Paz cafe

[@LIJ]

Please do!

[@noeru008]

立川の昭和記念公園かぁ丁度ここが開園した時に住んでたから懐かしいな 確かこの敷地は 立川飛行場の跡地だつたはず

[@lily-hk1gk]

I enjoyed watching the dog show too! hopefully one day you guys can get a puppy too! I heard so many dogs are abandoned due to the pandemic in Japan. Many rescued dogs are looking for their forever home!

[@machida6926]

昭和記念公園は前は米軍基地だったんですよ返還されて昭和記念公園になったんです！

[@LIJ]

それは素晴らしい公園なので、アメリカ人がそれを返してくれてうれしいです！

[@aburakadabura2]

@@LIJ When Japanese Government decides to break off U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, the United States comes to have to return to Japan　all very large bases in Japan.

[@国民保護サイレンススズカをどうぞ]

少子化の時に有望な存在ですねこの子達のためにも大人の我らが頑張らなくては元気に育ちますように

[@山岸マギシヨシロウ]

健康的な家庭の為には時間と思いやりが必要です。パンデミックの予想できない変化は特にチャレンジになります。いつか子供たちの為に時間と労力を使って良かったと思う日が来ます。子供たちが世界に良い影響をあたえられるように必要なのは家族を一つにする体験です。時間が経つにつれ深くなる愛です。結構なるお説教をありがとうございました。アーメン。クリスチャンでは有りませんが心にしみる言葉です。日本でいや世界中で言葉通り実践してる家庭はどれほどあるでしょうか？世界中が言葉通り実践せれていれば争いがが無くなり宗教も必要で無くなるはずです。どの宗教の神が願うのは平和だと思います。何故かその神を盾に争いが絶えませんが神父様何とかなりませんか？話しが少しずれたかな？

[@LIJ]

ビデオのメッセージを見事に要約してくれましたね。 すべての神々の神髄は愛です。 神は愛であるからこそ、"あなたの隣人をあなた自身のように愛せよ "と言われるのです。 イエスも「自分がしてほしいと思うことを人にもしなさい」と言いました。 たしかに、これはどんな宗教にも勝るものです。 コメントありがとうございます。 (日本語がおかしかったらごめんなさい。）

[@nelsonmkawakami3760]

💯💯💯

[@Greenforrest7342]

On holidays and mornings when there are fewer people on the street, there is less need to force yourself to wear a mask. As of today, a state of emergency has been declared for the second time in major cities, which means that theme parks and restaurants will be closed or close earlier, making for more boring days, but don't forget to change your mind.

[@よんこまランド]

そうか、自転車の二人乗りは6歳までなのか 日本の法律、交通規則など、勉強することが沢山あって大変

[@gmhguagetuqaqghr]

In the ancient, year started in spring, that's understandable, (as lives go on like that) , does anyone know why western schools are from october ?

[@GOMBE3]

A very interesting and profound question indeed! I also want to know answers. !(^^)!

[@ruthreutter8355]

I have no clue! I’m curious now too!!

[@ジャージジャン]

i like your family

[@井上修-h8w]

わーい🙌4月だぞ～‼️

[@Blue-Max1918]

あなたのしあわせそうな家族に癒やされます。 （*^_^*） 2:18 CATAN!! 日本だと、ボードゲームはあまり一般的ではなくて…、遊び相手がいないんですよね〜 (´・ω・｀)ｼｮﾎﾞｰﾝ (麦)と(鉄)は勢力拡大に欠かせませんね！

[@wandakrawiec8675]

🍀

[@melaniecamis8729]

You guys should make a patreon, I noticed a lot of KZbinrs have one

[@MayteHoxsie]

🍿☺️

[@LIJ]

Popcorn and Life in Japan and smiles- love it!

[@Blinkscomehere]

My daughter keeps on asking me, how do you know which one is becca and which one is anna? We love wathing your family vlogs.

[@LIJ]

Experience!! Ha ha! They are very similar

[@wgrtghwq]

壮大な実験家族？ 勇気がある。子どもたちは、とりあえずバイリンガル確定だけど、今後の国際社会は大揺れしそうだねぇ。平和の大切さを思う。

[@千葉良樹]

去年あんなに泣いてたジョシュが嘘みたいに今年は笑顔だな（笑） サラは歯もあるし（笑） アンナベッカはもしかしたらベッカの方がちょっと背が高くなったのかな？ 俺がトセキビルの隣に住んでた頃はネズミ対策に苦戦した記憶があるけど… 今は大丈夫かな？

[@LIJ]

トセキビルは私たちにとって良かったです-問題ありません。

[@chiwacom]

綺麗な公園ですね‼ 誰かの曲のミュージックビデオでなんだか見覚えがあるから有名なのかな？

[@久保田美城]

立川の昭和記念公園だと思います

[@横田達也-w8i]

まだ、筍•ﾀｹﾉｺ掘りは未経験の様子ですね❗今が旬なのに!!+竹~筍!

[@masseur0001]

「健康的な家庭の為には時間と思いやりが必要です。～　子供達が世界に良い影響を与えられるように～」日本の親からはあまり聞くことがない言質ですよね。「良い大学に入り、良い会社に就職し、良い結婚をし、良い老後を過ごす」みたいなのばかりだから・・・ 良くも悪くも何かが抜け落ちてるんだろうなぁ・・・

[@まさみ-q4m]

あなたのvideoを見てると、”幸せ”ってこういうことなのかなって思います。英語できないので、ゴメンなさい。

[@jacquelynsaenz2111]

Hi guys I'm sorry I haven't been replying to you since my grandpa passed but I wanted to let you know that I'm feeling a lot better and I know you guys are Christians but know this I know my grandpa's watching over me in heaven he loves me so much he wants me to move on and live my life I'm Catholic that means I believe in God and I believe that your family has the best church I've ever seen all I want in life is the feel positive feel energized and know that my grandpa is watching over me in heaven and and he'll watch me succeed in life

[@LIJ]

I'm sorry for your loss - glad to see your comment here.

[@jacquelynsaenz2111]

@@LIJ thank you and if you believe in God then why did God take my grandpa from me when he was vary sick

[@coney_avalon]

You also came.

[@マヤ平]

どこでもドァ〜byドラえもん😄

[@Dilfwhere]

금발 신기하네

[@naxsa9490]

ベッカちゃん達は５年生？小学校は６年までありますよ～

[@LIJ]

ベッカとアンナは現在6年生です