Japanese Minimalist: My 13 recent essential items of 2023

[@mserf8132]

Absolutely! I would LOVE to learn matcha-type ceremony for calming and meditation.🍵

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you so matcha!!!!

[@AS-os3lj]

Yes

[@lightsamus]

Me toooo! From Australia!

[@oliveaguas7550]

Yes please make more about matcha! Many videos please

[@minimalist5555life]

Yes

[@VeganMangoQueen]

“It’s also small and cute” Perfect reason!! かわいい 🌱💚✌🏼

[@karis1119]

3:12- Yes I would love to learn how to perform your simple matcha-making routine! I love drinking matcha daily and want to incorporate a soothing ritual into it.

[@WildWitchsCottage]

Yes please, for learning the matcha ceremony with you. Love all your videos and your upbeat attitude. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.

[@nicolelaura5330]

I would love to learn more about how to make matcha in this way! I could teach my youngest son who loves matcha as much as I do. Thank you for your helpful videos and being so positive!

[@Ola-jk1pw]

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your content. Keep up good good work!

[@kottesaurus262]

YES, please teach us your simple version of tea ceremony and thank you for awesome content. It is really a joy to watch your videos. 😊

[@thecozyconstellation]

yay! i love to see a new samurai video on friday morning! i admire a lot of things about japanese culture because they make sense! i especially love furoshiki, bc since i was a child, i always hated the fact that you wrap a present in pretty paper and then you rip it and throw it away right after! so i always tried to open presents carefully and recycle the paper. but a pretty cloth that you can use many times is way more logical! paper is precious! it's made of trees! :( OH! i just found out that feb 23 is furoshiki day in japan! how is that celebrated? as for japanese food, i also looooove gyoza so much! i could eat them every day! and sunomomo and sushi, but i'm vegan so my sushi is rice + veggies + fruit! and wasabi, of course! question: do you actually sleep in a kimono or is that just for decency on camera? are there special sleepwear kimonos?

[@wisdomontour8264]

I like that the things are things that we've mostly seen in your other videos prior! There are many "minimalist" youtubers out there who often share their "esssential items" but its constantly something new and it kind of defeats the purpose, i think. so i really liked yours! Also, YES PLEASE teach us your matcha making. Also again, please consider making a discord. :)

[@Shaz221]

I drink matcha every morning, and I'd love to learn your simple routine! Keep warm, hello from Scotland

[@Ssaidak]

Another matcha drinker from Scotland here!

[@Shaz221]

@@Ssaidak we should reunite for a tea ceremony!

[@tsfamily1651]

So glad to come across your channel. i am always interested in Japanese culture and minimalism so this is an excellent place for me. please continue to make content like this and share with us. thank you and look forward to more videos!

[@iAlpha7]

I'd love to hear how you do your matcha ceremony as you convinced me to get started as well

[@PerilousRainbow]

I finally got a car this past summer, the absolute first thing I bought for it was a Bluetooth FM transmitter because it’s a 14 year old car and my phone doesn’t have an aux port for me to have just run a cord. Absolutely an essential if you ever spend any significant time in the car, which I knew I would be.

[@miguelmarrero7020]

Good day to you! Samurai Matcha! 😃

[@dawn2755]

From Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 here, would love to learn how to do matcha the proper way! Thank you for your videos. They are nice to watch, you’re a great teacher!

[@bluesevern]

those towels are really cute! and please do teach us some basics of matcha ceremonial. I have recently started to really enjoy matcha and would love to learn more. also the local shop giving you food as presents, the owners are just awesome!!! lots of good things to them!

[@niceclaup1]

I love how ya boy has so much love and pride for his own culture, and is so open to, respectful of, and ready to see the good in other cultures too. When you really have self-respect and confidence, you're not threatened by others' difference, and you can clearly see your own good qualities and flaws. He sets a great example in his videos, and his wholesomeness always puts me in a good mood.

[@Genki2007]

I love your channel. I live in Japan. You teach me so many useful things. Thank you for all the hard work you put into making this videos. You’re the best!

[@thenero133zj]

I'm already looking forward for an in depth video on your matcha travel kit and the daily matcha ceremony! My matcha tea never looks so foamy like yours. Best wishes from doitsu :)

[@reubendiamond]

Please teach us the simplified matcha ceremony you are using in your ritual! I love all of your videos and the matcha ones in particular. Thank you

[@darlenedevegan8370]

I appreciate not having stuff everywhere. I tend to have things look neat but, but if you go in my drawers you would die! Yes I do have a lot of things hidden. I just like to have things available when I want them and I'd have to order them online when needed.

[@slavka6970]

your videos are my evening roetine, because they help me to calm down. tysm

[@lecle3508]

Your English is improving so much. Wish you all the best, happiness and health.

[@evelyn-wm6eb]

Thanks for another lovely video! I would love to learn your way to make matcha. Please teach us.

[@mastercoates4396]

I love seeing an update to this video! Your previous essential items video is the video I found that get me into your channel and it's still my favorite because it gives such a nice overview of your minimalist mindset and gives practical examples of how you live it out.

[@Onur_G]

You are awesome! If you ever come to Washington, DC, USA please have a fan meetup? 😄

[@kikam5939]

I am obsessed with the Uniqlo Heat Tech line! I used to work outside a lot & Uniqlo saved me dozens times!

[@babydsh7847]

My essentials for 2023: coffee tumbler, water bottle 650ml, handkerchief, eco bag L size, backpack, notebook+pen, coin purse, wallet, smartphone. Currently I work as freelancer and sometimes have to move a lot. Using handkerchief works better for me rather than tissue

[@sutherlandpetty]

Yes would love to learn the matcha 🍵 ceremony and the benefits.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Sure!

[@verafeng9203]

I'm going to Japan next month.you gave me so much strength for being a minimalist.thank you

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

My biggest wish that……will never happen ….I’ve too many health issues to travel…..😢😢😢😢

[@jmc8076]

@@tiffanyroseangeles34 I’m guessing you’re still young. Secret: millions are where you are and have been but never gave up on themselves. Make you a priority daily. Not selfish it’s self love - we can’t give what we don’t have. Michael Sealy hypnosis videos and Suki Baxter for health. Honour your body and listen to what it needs. Just before you open your eyes in morn (find ways to get rest) focus on what’s good and right in your life and ask your innate system/higher self ‘what do I need to know?’ then thank you. Let it go. Other then with medical physicians etc dont label yourself by your diagnosis. Use dysfunction or sensation (pain) and don’t let it become your identity. We don’t know what the future will be and can only control this moment. By focusing on fear we can create self fulfilling prophesies and fear and not healthy in any way. Feel it, let it come up and out. Then do something that feels good - not that’s bad for you. In time you’ll feel stronger and more hopeful but it’s in your hands. Listen to others but trust your instincts for you. Courage is feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Also write down: I’m enough and worthy. Always and no matter what. KK? 😉

[@milymaj]

I love your coat samurai matcha-san! It looks really good on you and gives you a traveler vibe.

[@zumuvtuber]

I would love to learn your simple matcha method! 😁 I make matcha frequently, but not very elegantly 😅

[@matttcameron_]

I want to try those Roku towels. I've been using tenugui as handkerchiefs for years because I like the size and their designs.

[@dcfogle1]

I would definitely love to watch and learn a matcha ceremony.

[@christineyoung6620]

Yes! Please! I would love to learn the process and the tools for the tea ceremony. Thank you

[@hyun-kyungyi4846]

I love your videos on minimalism, zorro !

[@SilverScale.]

Thank you so much! Sarashi cloth is exactly what I wanted for my kitchen, I just didn't know it's a thing and has this name! And now I could search for it and get some online after your video. Thank you so much, Aki!❤

[@isaultra3405]

I ❤ your channel, especially the clever japanese life hacks. I'll buy those towels too, the Onsen design is super cute 😍 My goal is to reduce as much as you did 😀 plus my best of games, manga, artbooks

[@aneasmr1]

Teaching your matcha-ritual sounds really great!

[@ivinitmittal]

Absolutely! Would love to learn more about Matcha!💯

[@kirstenromtvedt162]

Yes, I would like to learn to perform tea ceremony. I wish I had learned the practice of tea ceremony when I was a college student in Japan.

[@nirau]

I just bought matcha and brewed it for the first time! Never thought it can be so good, thank you for inspiring me :)

[@DS-ue5kc]

I love this channel! I have been on a journey to minimize my place so I'm not spending so much time cleaning after working a full time job and taking care of my kid. Got rid of a lot of stress!

[@HaloReachMaster11]

YES!!! Teach us your Matcha ritual!! Please.

[@whimsical9860]

You and your videos are so wholesome. Thank you for making me smile. 🍵☺

[@hilary6168]

I would also love to learn your simplified matcha ceremony! I recently bought a matcha you recommended and I’m loving it.

[@Mydailyexperiencez]

I'm addicted in your videos very helpful and entertaining

[@Raven-95]

Thank you for introducing me to Matcha! It's amazing!

[@ZinebMinimaliste]

Vous faites partie des rares influenceurs auxquels je mets un 👍 avant de regarder la vidéo ! Vos astuces m'inspirent beaucoup. Le carré de tissu dans lequel vous mettez vos courses me rappelle une époque au Maroc où les femmes l'utilisaient et j'ai pensé ya quelques mois à m'en inspirer et voilà que votre vidéo tombe 👌🤗 Merci pour votre générosité

[@lindagutierrez5409]

I like that he uses the word ‘cute.’ I love learning more about Japan. I was born there, but my parents moved back to California when I was 9 months old. I’ve got a pic of me wearing baby size kimono, sadly my parents didn’t keep it. Thanks for the videos!

[@jacquelineireland2273]

Yes to macha teamaking. So much better than coffee. Thank you.

[@qwertyqwert2772]

i love this. LIKE A WORM! Hehe

[@irmatorres7155]

Amazing! Love, love , this video! It is so inspiring! Thank you for making this video for us.

[@anniecochrane3359]

I'm finding your videos really interesting and will start incorporating these essential items into my home, to replace all the bulky towels etc I currently use.

[@lhaynesonline]

Yes, would certainly like to learn your matcha tea ceremony, enjoy your videos a lot.

[@nikaime]

It would be so great to learn how to make matcha properly, step by step! Thank you in advance for showing us how to do it! 🍵

[@liberatedlady4689]

Most definitely I would love to learn the proper way to have matcha. This is what has led me to you, is the matcha.

[@marisollubatti1086]

I appreciate how many of the items are for cold protection. The place I live has a long winter too and things that help us deal with the weather have such a special place.

[@sliceofinfo9547]

0:00 Intro 0:19 Start of Routine: Wake up 0:41 Item 1 1:09 Item 2 1:30 Item 3 2:12 Item 4 2:35 Item 5 3:22 Item 6 3:59 Item 7 4:19 Item 8 4:45 Item 9 5:10 Item 10 5:51 Item 11 6:33 Item 12 7:29 Item 13 8:04 Night Routine 8:23 Closing Thoughts Edit: I missed Item number 6. Please be sure to like the video and I hope you find these timestamps helpful.

[@jenniferlamberjack]

Yes! I would love to learn your simple matcha method ☺️ May you be happy, healthy, safe, and at peace 🙏. I always enjoy your simple and minimalist videos!

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

I love Matcha too! I’m 1/2 Canadian 1/2 British, always as been fascinated with Japanese culture. Miso soup ,Ginger your unique smoothies look incredible! Your channel, is a welcome freeing one. From entitled spoiled flexing YT …..done. This is cool & your spirit and smile are infectious! Also great ideas there on your channel! FYI my older brother visited Japan - 2x once on a business trip then again a holiday w his family …..sigh. WISHED ID SEEN YOUR LOVELY COUNTRY! By the way congratulations for your YT award! Well deserved ! I say!

[@study_with_flowergirl]

When I started to discover Matcha I stumbled onto your channel and have stayed ever since! I really love your content and by now, I even have Matcha powder and a Chasen myself and love to make Matcha! Thanks for all your inspiration!

[@cathypreddie98]

Yes I would love to know your match method! Your videos are changing my life. Thank you ❤

[@donoghsgirl]

Yes, please do an in-depth tea ceremony tutorial. Thank you for this video. You are a blessing in my day.

[@muffy432002]

Yes!! I would love to learn the matcha tea ceremony!

[@jenniferwongsokerto8885]

Yep I would love to learn how to drink and benefit from matcha

[@juanjosesegura4585]

Big yes to the matcha videos!

[@mariamartinezpalma9179]

Gracias por sus enseñanzas me hacen bien poner en práctica saludos de María España

[@eaglenoimoto]

I would love to learn your matcha method! I teach yoga and sometimes do workshops with a friend who does a simple Taiwanese tea ceremony/meditation, and I’d love to learn something similar myself.

[@johnturner7009]

Oh yes, Please Please! teach us your Cha No Yu process, I have been hoping you would do a tutorial for us for a long time. Also, perhaps an additional lesson would be what is in your travel kit and how you use it while traveling. Thank you for your channel and all the wonderful things you share with us, very inspiring and very helpful - much appreciated!

[@Maebbie]

very useful, thanks. For your powerbrick, you should get one with built in adapters for EU US and others. Zendure has one like that and what i also like is that they have a fuse that can be reused built in.

[@aniaszmyd7649]

So cool, I really enjoyed it- even me living in Amsterdam I would love to take this advices here in European city , I think they are great 😊 Also your positive attitude and how you present it is very informative too 😃

[@racquelc2772]

yes I would love to learn making preparing Matcha and meeting you in person!

[@jenniferknight5055]

Thanks!

[@josephinecrawford9171]

Thank you for inspiring me to declutter my Motorhome, kitchen and clothes wardrobe….….🥳 Love listening to your life messages 👍

[@samialaeddinalsharif9200]

Thank you for inspiring and empowering those on their minimalist journey worldwide!

[@rosaliebahe]

You are such a lovely person. Thank you for the great video.

[@timriehl1500]

Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@UnleashedOdinV2]

You're an inspiration. Thank you for your work!

[@Minimalistatheart]

Me too! I would love to learn your matcha tea ceremony. Going to Japan is on my list of places to visit. The small villages in Japan seem very peaceful.

[@foryourinformation7085]

4 hours work week is one of the best books that i have read

[@connieconway244]

So happy you found me. I am very interested in your videos. Yes I would like to learn your method of making matcha

[@francesg3926]

Thank you Aki! 🥰

[@rebecasanchez-ru7fy]

Definitely I love to live his life stilys. He's great love it

[@kamiyama-chairdesklamp]

You just have to show off the toned back :/ (I was similar before becoming disabled) I live in CA, I wish I had snow to need to be warm from. My home is at least 40% Daisou, honestly :) You know, that might be interesting if it really makes good maccha! I never like pure maccha, but the flavour itself is so good that I wish I did. I just don't like all the remaining powder. If I liked eating tea leaves, I'd just open a box and eat tea leaves! So I'm curious. Ah, Daisou had furosiki and I have a couple! I have fabric bag for shopping, but furosiki are very good for taking documents and stuff and looking elegant without having to own briefcases. An essential item to me as someone too disabled to drive safely any more but still go grocery shopping, a tiny trolley is a must-have for me, and it can even help you also sort when cleaning or doing laundry or something! It can also be used to hold large rubbish bag in the times you need one.

[@ErrorSection]

Thanks for sharing! Your physical fitness is impressive for not hitting the gym. Do you have a Video about your fitness and your exercises?

[@Spring_of_Smiles]

Oh boy! I really enjoy your videos and it's so relaxing!

[@kubito95]

Hey Aki, thank you for new video. Do you make a video about your workout rutine? Some inspirations for stretching would be great.

[@margotgrant3947]

Chado, yes, especially how to fold and use the Fukusa - I also prepare matcha daily, but have yet to include each proper step. Thank you so much 💫

[@javiermgeco]

Greetings from South America! (Ecuador)

[@SionedMills]

Me too, I'd love to learn simple chanoyu!!

[@gianefarhi]

Love your videos! Thank you 🙏 from Israel 🇮🇱

[@ndigokali]

I would be very interested in learning your matcha ceremony!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Yeah!!

[@MrJayshark]

Yes Would love to learn a simple matcha tea making ritual

[@MrsFonfel]

I would love to learn such method as I will not be able to see the real tea ceremony anytime soon. Something like this would be perfect and to be honest I was looking for something like this :)

[@margotgrant3947]

oh, also ... could you show the details of your portable matcha kit ...😊... looks so compact; Thank you for the cheerful and inspiring videos🌱

[@guanabana2007]

house looks so clean

[@crestofscribbles8761]

Could you possibly discuss sarashi cloth sometime soon? I can't seem to find any other videos about it! But an advert seems to suggest it's a good alternative to paper towels which is a huge problem in the USA. It's difficult to use our cloths for anything as they shed their fibers into your food, dishes, and everything.

[@haley9815]

We want matcha-making Aki sensei! It would be so nice to make simple matcha practices accessible to many different people for sure : D

[@mushii_shi]

i’d love to learn the ritual of making matcha! it looks so calming and i love the idea of making precise movements