Life in the Japanese countryside *aesthetic* studying Japanese, restaurants, manicure, Kikko Park

[@oliviapope7197]

See she can speak and vlog even without bringing her face mask down. We can hear her loud and clear! Love it!!

[@heratlas]

WE LOVE CUTE MASKS, TOO!

[@lorigillis]

"it's Caitlin!" 🥺 My heart. She's so sweet

[@heratlas]

its me

[@suzanne7925]

I would buy the kimono fabric mask in a heartbeat!!

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

Thank you for putting lots of value to a countryside in Japan! People tend to travel urban areas such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo but you are showing great beautiful sides of authentic Japan❤️Love the scene you are learning kanji😊❤️

[@heratlas]

Video is up a day early (I'm switching my schedule around a bit!) Hope you enjoy... ! If you feel generous, leave a comment and let me know what your favorite part is

[@stevenboesky6692]

Caitlin.. I have been following you here and on TT and IG since you began posting. The quality of your videos has become so good and your content is awesome. You've matured so much in your vlogging and I always look forward to new uploads from you. Thank you for what you do and for sharing with us.

[@magicmyth2635]

my favorite park is the cute cafe you use for learning Japanese. I am also want to learn Japanese but am a bit overwhelmed whats the most easy way to make a good start with it? and also learning the "symbols" eventually?

[@BGCHANNEL22]

beautiful atmosphere my friend,.from Indonesia

[@chloeturner7387]

wow that so cool how you said you and your neighbour friend don’t always know what each other are saying but there’s some connection and that’s why you’re really fond of her... that’s so special

[@natashacampos74]

Yay a new video! You write so pretty in Japanese!

[@heratlas]

AHH! Thank you so much! I love writing in Japanese, especially hiragana!

[@ginawilkolak7492]

I love that Ami asks about the size of Gus’ poop!!! 😂😂😂

[@SamFournier]

That coffee shop was so beautiful! It was so peaceful and I loved the paper menus😍 My favorite part of this vlog was you visiting your neighbor with Gus Gus, she is always so sweet with him. I would love to hear her story in a future vlog❤️

[@jenniferlassen1005]

I feel like the nails were a fair price. I typically pay around $70 usd for get polish and art, tip included. I generally go to independent nail artists rather than salons, so I pay more. But I’ve seen nail art for $5 per nail, so that price for the tips seems reasonable...

[@pdx_fashionista]

I second this. In some salons I’ve seen that they have tiers for nail art. Like for example linear/simple motif is $2-3/nail, more elaborate details cost more per nail.

[@Claireeee16]

Obsessed! The editing, the shots and your weekly consistency with uploading is amazing 🥺♥️ you’re literally living out my anime dreams and i love it

[@heratlas]

thank you so so much!!!!! Biggest of hugs.... just you WAIT until you see the spring content I shot this past week!!

[@AndNowIWrite]

Hi! I am an American living in Portugal, discovered your channel a couple of months ago and I dearly love your videos! I love that you are so expressive. We females do like our days of browsing, our warm colors, all the simple things that you take time to film and share. Take care and thank you for sharing your adventures! ❤

[@greeneyes1313]

The countryside footage was so beautiful and calming. It also felt a little lonely? But that's just me projecting. I remember when I studied abroad I really struggled with making friends because I didn't have enough grasp of the language to make jokes. I feel that so much of my personality and bonding with people is my sarcasm. When you can't be sarcastic or make witty remarks in a new language, you have to default to physical humor which just wasn't "me." It's funny how I prepared for so many things before going abroad but didn't think I'd miss joking around. I hope you're able to stay long enough to master the language and comfortably joke with your neighbors and new friends. In regards to those nails. My goodness that's a lot of money! I'm in Austin, TX and that would probably be ~$75. That said, I wouldn't know because I'm a cheapskate and don't treat myself to manis :)

[@lunaphoric]

Always a good video when Ami-san is featured, that definitely was my favorite part. My dog came and sniffed my phone when all the dogs were barking, I think that might have been her favorite part 😝

[@adelyna89]

My cat's ears perked when she heard the dog barking! 😂

[@oliviapope7197]

Omg yay I'mm early! Just wanna say that i love your vlogs especially when you go around the japanese countryside or just go out and explore Japan! Those are my fave videos of yours. We get a glimpse of that beautiful place. Or those videos where you go out have walks. I sometimes get bored of your haul vlogs hehe but still love your channel! PS: We miss u in tiktok!

[@heratlas]

I love the travel vlogs too! I was doing haul vlogs because we were staying home :( hopefully more of these soon!

[@heratlas]

al so I miss Tiktok a bit too! I'm bringing back a vlog series soon, I hope!

[@mattmcd3638]

The vibes in this vlog are IMMACULATE!!! I wanna move to Japan so bad 🥺

[@lottenvt8046]

Here in The Netherlands if you do tips you would pay somewhere between € 55,00 and € 75,00 euro. Depending on which material you want them to use and if you want to lengthen your own nails or want totaly new nails on your nail. Also the shape you choose for your nail can difference in price. Then you pay for the nailart per nail, so that's somewhere between € 2,50 en € 4,50 depending on what kind of nailart or decoration you want. And sometimes you pay extra for the gel nailpolish and that would probably be somewhere between € 15,00 and € 25,00, but it can also be included in the price. Differences per nail salon. This is if you go to a professional nail salon, not all nail salons have these prices. You can go to a cheaper nail salon as wel, but they use very bad materials for your nails, skin and health and most of the time they don't put on the nails the way they should be put on. So that means your nail is going to be damaged. I think in an not professional salon you pay € 45,00 for everything togheter. But I would net recommand that because of someones health. So for me the Japanese prices are very standard if you go to a professional nail salon.

[@Claireeee16]

I get kilig (a philippine expression of excitement/love) whenever i see amy san interactions! She seems so lovely 🥰

[@riverraven4014]

you pack so much into 20 minutes, I feel like I've just watched 4 videos :) Thanks for the video, I really love watching people enjoying Japan while I can't get over there myself

[@mzmaldtapnai4lyf]

To do gel nail art here in LA is about the same price. I went to 2 different places, did the same, extension tips, gel, and nail art on a few nails and not including tip they were about $75-100

[@galataricketts3013]

Hi Caitlin I think you are a breathe of fresh air. Your humility and willingness to embrace Japanese culture is inspiring. I’m so pleased that I found you here on KZbin. Much love from London xxxx

[@lunafukuchi9675]

Everytime you post I get so excited and happy! Your videos always calms my anxiety and makes me so happy too because I miss Japan so so much! Japan is basically my home and I haven't been back in so long but watching your videos makes me feel like I'm there :)

[@DrCorinneDevin]

Thank you for sharing the charm and beauty of the Japanese countryside. I've had so much fun watching and now experiencing and supporting the places you go. By the way Hanana nails is my favorite-love Chia the owner

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

I just found your channel, but I am truly enjoying watching all of your videos of Iwakuni and the surrounding areas. I was stationed in Iwakuni (Marine Corps) in the mid 80's (Before you were even born.... Ugh.... I'm turning in to an old man! LOL). But I wanted to say thank you for all of your beautiful and informative videos and it's so nice to do some reminiscing through your lens. :)

[@JessicaD179]

The different shots you're trying lately are amazing! I love the "observing" shots from behind you when you're walking or in the shop! It feels more like a personable vlog 🖤

[@jeancajac]

We loved to go for lunch to this small home restaurant close to our Uni in Oita, run by a sweet old couple. It was the best food in town. You just had to bring a lot of time since he did all the cooking by himself. But they had a huge Manga collection you could look at and I just loved the time we got to hang out there together. Really miss their food. It was superb. Heard the place unfortunately closed 😭

[@hello_danielle]

Your nails turned out beautiful! She did an amazing job! Where I am in America a basic manicure, tips, gel and a design would cost $70 + a tip. I think price can change heavily based off what individual things they do for the manicure. For example I can get a manicure as basic as it gets for $15 or a more detailed, multiple treatment manicure for $50 so I think it depends on that too.

[@cimajeenvet]

I found this channel yesterday. You uploaded amazingly full of nice and pretty, pleasant scenes and episodes in a local town! I must catch up all of your videos from now! I've never visited Iwakuni. So I decided to go up to the Iwakuni castle next year:) I like your tone of voice, by the way.👍👏😍😊😄‼💯

[@runhunted2195]

I’m Australian, gel manicure with tips - depending on where you go is roughly $50AUD so that’s about $38USD. Nail art is usually $5 per nail. When I was in Tokyo I paid 12,000¥ for a manicure. No gel! No tips. Just polish. But it was the city. And it was New Year’s Eve. I then put my own nail art stickers on. Which a Japanese girl told me was cute when I asked for directions ☺️ Love love love your videos. They make my heart long to go back to Japan. Adore Gus Gus ♥️

[@mabbaa]

It always feels like reading a book to me. It relaxes me so much! Thank you♥

[@relaxedrelaxed]

I just love every single one of your videos! You are sooooooo lovely in soooooo many ways! Thank you, generous heart! You make a difference!! ❤️

[@therealtammytv]

i love your videos Ms. Caitlin, from tiktok, IG and here. Very informative. Sharing your life in a foreign country is really an eye opener. I also, love your dog. Gus gus is so adorable.

[@Sinniebun]

Your nails are super pretty love them!! Very very expensive though I tend to get acrylic nails done, so them or gel are in the £30 mark for a full set and that includes any art I want as well, (I'm from the uk) ☺ still I love the hand painted art! ☺🥰

[@athenalynn491]

Your videos always make me so happy! I love seeing all of the beautiful and amazing things that Japan has to offer ❤❤ I also adore your vlog style and I really enjoy watching what you do throughout the day/week 🥰

[@heratlas]

ahhhh thank you! I hope to do more of these vlogs now that it's a bit safer to get out and explore... and SPRING! Hopefully a lot of spring content to come

[@athenalynn491]

@@heratlas I'm so excited to see the Sakura bloom! And I'm so happy that things are starting to become a little safer and that you're able to go out and do more while keeping yourself and others safe!

[@gongwiththewind402]

I love all the countryside videos. You capture such incredible scenes. Makes my heart happy seeing all the quaint places you frequent and discover!! Thank you😊

[@snap2it]

I like you music choices, and the nature, everything. This video was just wat I needed. Thanx

[@Grimsy_Max]

You have a real knack to notice details and capture and share it with us in your videos ... and make us laugh as well!

[@daniellesanchez]

Thanks for sharing! I loved seeing the historic-house-turned-cafe! 😍 It seemed like such a peaceful spot to hang out & now I’m aching to visit the Japanese countryside and wander around🥺🥺

[@eternitydriven24]

My favorite part was when you were at the cafe alone. It looks so peaceful and it's everything I want in the middle of the countryside. Thank you. 😍🥰

[@fionachinkan4223]

The area you live in is SO BEAUTIFUL! ...But I loved the "inu party"

[@goldenfrog1446]

I love this video so much. It makes me want to go even more 😢. I also really appreciate how you censor people’s faces... I think it’s just so respectful and kind to do that and to keep their lives private.

[@franklinthewoman]

I love all the interactions you have with locals in your area 💖 also the lil goodbye for Georgia 😭

[@larkakov6940]

The fact that you can still visit with friends and go to restaurants blows my mind. Because of quarantine, I haven’t seen my friends in person in over a year.🥺 I love your “week of life in Japan” videos because they remind me of the things I love to do. I’m living vicariously through youuuuu! Stay safe and keep exploring!

[@heratlas]

It's fairly new, and it hasn't been until the past two weeks that we've been seeing each other again. The countryside was super safe where I lived, hardly any cases (luckily). This was the first time I went to a big city in MONTHS! Sending lots of love from Japan!

[@nauticalnicole05]

Loved this style video! You can even make week in the life styles cinematic 🤩

[@shannonsperry3308]

I heard your southern accent for the first time! Lol

[@gggio99]

15:38 so cool to see home away from home - the art and decor is so pretty

[@desertgemalex]

"Aesthetic" is right! I love this vlog! The music and everything just creates a whole mood. Thank you for sharing Japan with us! I hope to go there in real life some day, but for now, I really enjoy learning about it through your videos! 🌸

[@blueberriesandlove]

The consistency though,love your videos so much ❤️.

[@heratlas]

awe!! thank you! we're a day early this week because I have some other videos I'm trying to get up in a few days (yay spring!)

[@melissaacosta6571]

Love all your videos so much!! Thank you for sharing your Japanese experience with all of us 🥰🥰🥰

[@heratlas]

Thank you so much for watching!!! I love sharing these things with you

[@brittanysilvis9915]

Hello I just stumbled across your channel and I just wanted to say I absolutely love it! It looks so beautiful there. I’m new here but in Okinawa and can’t wait to travel to mainland one day💕

[@ItaRoby]

The snow looked magical 🥰

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

What a beautfil coffee shop. Linda! ❤️

[@lolokay2000]

I have been a constant follower since i saw your tik tok video blow up!! Thanks for keeping me calm and hopeful during my stressful times of nursing school, i can't thank you enough ❤️

[@maaaaddieee]

You are the best! Loved when your southern accent came out for a second after you got your nails done lol!

[@kokonut3011]

Love your videos! Beautifully shot and so calming. Love the paper menu in the cafe. The snow shots are so pretty....like a snow globe!

[@dawnwebb9463]

ohhhh my gosh that mask made from blue kimono fabric is the most gorgeous thing! i want it. also your videos are so relaxing to cross stitch to

[@etherdog]

I was actually clipping my nails while watching your video, and I paid about USD $3 for the nail clippers which I have used about 300 times, so my cost was about USD $0.01. No gel or decoration, though, but if I did, it would be a T-cell gobbling up a coronavirus virus particle. It is always a treat to see Gus-Gus on your vids, and your neighbor! What level, do you think, your Japanese is at this point (you seem pretty good) and how long would you like to stay in Japan? It seems you are adapting well and are enjoying it.

[@beab1359]

I’m in Stockholm, Sweden and I get my gels done every 3 weeks. I pay the equivalent of 50$ every session, but that’s bog standard gels on natural nails. Designs and tips are more expensive. But here it’s also common to tip your nail technician! So I spend about 60$ total every time and if I can tip more I always do 🥰

[@c3l457]

wow omg, you are getting a lot better at your editing and camera recording skills! WE LOVE THE PROGRESS!

[@lytome]

Caitliiiin, this is probably my new favorite video of yours!!! You did such an amazing job, it was absolutely entertaining and inspiring to watch. After the long study session I had today (Japanese exam is in 2 daysss) I needed something to calm down so I can go to sleep in peace. Your video reminded me of what I'm working towards and made me feel really good. Thank you again for being such a respectful, kind and sweet content creator

[@gaill7908]

I love Gus Gus! He’s so cute with his POUND IT!!

[@amyswartz5204]

I love watching your videos and seeing all the beautiful places in Japan. Your nails look so cool! Expensive but hey treat yourself!!!

[@palomamartinez5087]

Wow! I loved the Mexican food part and your friend being Mexican! I could relate so much. Also your manicure! I was looking forward to it since you posted on stories. Thank you for sharing🌸💓

[@palomamartinez5087]

I just got to the part of the price manicure, in Mexico tip nails with gel can cost you up to 2500 yen or 25 dlls 💅🏻

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

11:12 I can confirm lol, large cats poop larger too LOL. (I have a Norwegian) 💜

[@amiami9608]

I love watching your videos! Thank you for showing us around! I used to live in Tokyo 15 years ago and I still miss so many things about Japan!

[@savboo10]

Caitlin! Your videos have gotten sooo beautiful! I love watching them when I do my planning for the week b/c they are so relaxing! I can't wait to see footage of the bridge.

[@coconutpanda]

You're lefthanded! Me too! It's a bit more challenging getting the stoke order correct when writing Japanese I find.

[@toastlover555]

CAITLIN ILYSM THANK YOU FOR BEING MY COMFORT KZbinR

[@chasitykbae]

i really love your videos! they bring so much peace to my life

[@andrusal1084]

Borrachos!! Jajajjaa... Amé esa parte. Veo tus vídeos mientras estudio. Saludos!

[@willsonize2278]

Thanks for sharing the area you live in it looks really nice ありがとう！👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sabereyx3297]

Every interaction in this video was so wholesome! I'm always filled with so many happy emotions when I watch your vlogs like this because it takes me back to when I was in Japan about 4 years ago. I miss it so much and I hope to go back again soon and experience the Japanese countryside some more! (P.S. you write SO NICELY in Japanese!) As for the price of the gel manicure, I think gel nails here in Canada can cost anywhere from $30-$60CAD with tips. Can definitely get more expensive the more you get done on them though.

[@liaadamson4775]

This was such an enjoyable video all around. Loved seeing glimpses into the countryside of Japan. So dreamy!

[@leeshalou5076]

This was just so special! Made my whole heart smile 😊 thank you for sharing

[@cheylampman6220]

That seems like a crazy price for nails! I'm from Ontario, Canada. To get our nails done here is between $30-60CAD

[@Maplegrrl]

Depends on what you get though. I live in Ontario too and paid 90+ for bio gel nails.

[@beatriceluciano1520]

Hi just to let you know that love your videos but this video OMG I wish I can go right know is so beautiful your town it really is!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@cs_025]

Love these types of videos! They're just so peaceful and allow us to see more of what Japan has to offer. Also lets us see a little insight to what goes on in your life :) All the best! xoxo

[@stefaniatarantino4636]

This video gave me so much peace! Please continue with this type of video! I hope someday I can visit all the places you are showing us!

[@Two3more]

Loved your video. I remember being in Japan and wanting to get my nails done and I saw the price and thought no way. In Australia gel nails is $30, Sometimes 25 depending on where you go.. You can buy a gel nail led kit and do your own nails for way cheaper. Online you can get the led lamp for around 30 dollars and then you can buy your own gel nail polish for around 3 dollars a bottle if your buying from China.. really good value, so maybe keep that in mind if you want to save some money.

[@georgiarees6352]

I was watching 🥺 and now there are tears 🥺 love you girl and miss you already ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kiaclark4550]

I love Amy San! She’s so cute. Your nails are gorgeous! ❤️

[@nichy97]

I love all of your vlogs and tiktok videos 💖💖💖

[@pearlsoriano610]

The cafe you started at was so cute, right up my alley! For nail prices I’m in the SGV of Los Angeles and have nail salons in very strip mall with Walmart prices. Before covid I was paying $32 for gel manicure and reg pedicure but now they raised it up $10 to compensate.

[@fireheart118gaming]

You are so very talented. I'm awestruck with the scenery there. Such a wonderful way to start a Saturday 💙💙

[@siriboesgaard155]

Hi Caitlyn💕i love ur videos. I would be really cool and useful if you made a video about do's and dont's in Japan💓Have a nice day💗

[@LatBak]

Finally a nail....ish video. Super cute!!! Not sure how much it costs here.... Lagos. Not had nails done in almost 2 decades cos of my kind of work but I love cute nails... On others!

[@nicolemarievier]

omg i discovered your channel this week and may have binged all your videos 😂😭 so happy to have another to watch now hehe! i really love your perspective and mindset of living abroad - it’s also an added bonus to see a side of japan you don’t always get to see in “jvlogs” really enjoying your experience! now, time to watch 💕

[@heratlas]

ahhh welcome to my family! Biggest of hugs - the countryside doesn't get enough love! I hope we can create more travel vlogs as it gets safer!

[@littymacc]

This is probably my favorite video of yours so far... Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🥺❤️

[@dulariwijesooriya]

I love your dedication to learning the japanese language and the japanese culture. I really admire thaaaaat!! Hugs from Sweden❤️

[@Rose-yd7bn]

This video was awesome! Omg that was a lot! I live Boston it would been 45.00!

[@Mary-pf8fj]

Love this video!! The coffee shop might have been my favorite part! The owner, the menus, and bridge pieces... all so cool!! 💕💕💕

[@mikiyachi2]

Wow, the nails turned out so beautiful!! The price is about the same as I pay here in Denmark- without custom art - so to me it sounds very good 😌

[@readynatamahersyahnahyudin9701]

Your videos makes me want to go to japan again keep up the good content

[@kc1016]

Love the vlog! 🌸🌸🌸About the nails,💅🏽 it depends where you go, I used to go to a Japanese nail salon in SoCal, they do nails on a whole different level and last longer compared to others and they get expensive. All I know the 2 Japanese nail salons I went to are pricey but they look and last much much longer.💕

[@AmeliaStGermain]

In NJ, a gel set of nails with tips, and full manicure, is anywhere from $60-90, typically. Then add the nail art, which again, in NJ, usually costs between an additional $10-35 bucks So I'd say that's a pretty good price.

[@Wendylin22]

Caitlin, Here in Nicaragua you pay around $10 or $25 top for your nails depending of the design and material. I couldn't picture myself paying $105, but I guess its relative to each country prices. I love your videos and each time they are getting better and better! I'm a huge fan 😀

[@chloeturner7387]

oh wowwww yes do videos about the history of your town!

[@cierrawhiting7850]

I love how your old country accent came out a little bit when you were saying you forgot to film your manicure 😂😂😂

[@yvette843]

Hi! 😊 I am a former Ishikawa ALT who just returned to the states in 2020 and grew up on Yokosuka base as a kid. My mother is Japanese and I’ve been watching your channel now for a while. Ive always really admired your humility when it comes to being a foreigner in Japan!!! One thing, I’m not sure if you know, but Gus’ name wouldn’t be pronounced グスin Japanese, it would be ガス. I know it may seem like the former because of how its spelled in English, but I just wanted to let you know. 良い一日を❣️✨

[@heratlas]

Omg this is so incredibly helpful!!! Than you thank you!!! And thank you for watching 🥰🥰💗