Life of a Japanese Family | Spending New Year's Eve & Day in the Traditional Way

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy new year! How do you spend New Year's Day normally??

[@Recrev-k1h]

@@Haru_is_japanese I celebrate with my family and relatives! Since i’m chinese, on the 29th i do a ritual for our grandparents that passed!!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

@ Nice! I hope you had a wonderful day!🥰

[@Iskhuk]

@@Haru_is_japanese nothing This is how I am celebrating New year just eating cake 🎂🤣😂 Because I am very stressed😥

[@NecoArcfan08187]

Happy New Year!

[@elfaend779]

The end of the year is also time for my exams start, so I spend my time studying and we don't have a day off expect January 1st for new year ಥ⁠_⁠ಥ but I listen top music's of year, buy gift for my friend and write new year resolutions every year ^⁠_⁠^

[@zephyr3693]

Haru, don’t be so hard on yourself about your weight! It’s completely normal for young adults to weigh more than they did when they were in high school! People keep growing into their mid 20’s, puberty doesn’t magically stop at age 18. Be kind to yourself, you are young and still growing up!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️

[@Indokara-x2p]

Thank you 😊

[@nakari.]

Haru, you're so cute! Don't worry about calories and weight too much. Feel comfortable to eat everything you want without blaming yourself.

[@Yozora-u7x]

You want him to become fat?

[@DeezNuts-d1r3r]

Nah u a glazzzzzzer

[@yukavfx]

Worry about your calories dude!! 😭 it’s a MUST, just eat healthy tbh

[@nakari.]

@@yukavfx worrying too much and blaming yourself for eating "unhealthy" food can lead to eating disorder

[@mikewebber2637]

I would not obsess about the calories. But perhaps more fresh fruits and vegetables, lower Valley options?

[@Ukiyozzzz]

This type of video makes me feel at ease... Its about the small details in life that truly matters... Thank you for your hard work. Happy new year.

[@Haru_is_japanese]

My pleasure! Happy new year🥰

[@ØyvindÅse]

Thanks!

[@ØyvindÅse]

Happy new year!!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Sorry for late reply and Thanks for your support!!🥰 I'll try to make better one!!😆

[@Haru_is_japanese]

And Happy new year!!

[@lissymylass]

It took me so long to have an afternoon free to finally enjoy this video, but it's good to see how other families enjoy their holidays. I always look forward to watching these videos, because they are peaceful and let me take time to rest out of a hectic week.

[@LindaSerwaa-nb3xd]

Thank you 🥰

[@SalamanderSushii]

I loved watching how you & your family celebrate new years! Thank you for sharing with so much detail, I feel like I was visiting with you lol. I love how you greet your grandmother, it made me tear up. I lost my grandfather in 2021 and I have a hat of his that I talk to as if he were there with me, so seeing you kneel at your grandmother's memorial was sweet. I wish my family had something similar. As for new years, sometimes our families get together to celebrate, but we do not do anything special regarding food or gifts. I am from Ohio in the U.S. and on new years eve I will have a glass of champagne with my husband and go to bed early LOL. We do not like to stay up late, so we treat it mostly as any other day and kiss the next day with a "Happy New Year!" Most other people stay up until 12AM and light fireworks here in the US (sometimes waking me up lol). My family used to light fireworks, but since my dad is older he hasn't seemed interested. Not that I'm complaining, I like my sleep!😂 The Soba looked tasty! You said it was your turn to make the soba this year, how does your family decide who cooks it next?

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Finally was able to watch your video. Enjoyed very much. Thank you for sharing.

[@lifeaschronicallyingrid]

Haru, I find the Japanese religion so fascinating. While I don’t quite understand it, I love how you go to say hi to your grandmother and do what you do while there. I would love to understand why you light the candle, the incense, and tap the bowl to make it ring! You have a beautiful life in Japan and don’t worry about the extra weight you look great!

[@wolfpack9398]

Not to be exaggerating but watching your vlogs lately gives me a piece of mind. It really makes me feel like living. Everyday I am just surviving and overthinking, that I dont stop to look at the sky and appreciate it. Watching these peaceful vlogs open my eyes to a lot of things. This new year was nothing special to me, to me it felt like a cycle being repeated again. But slowly I'll try to view myself and the world better i hope :') because that's not the case right now. Being alone and peaceful is great Haru, finding amazing people like you is difficult these days. Live a good life as you are now :> And I wish you all the best with everything! Happy new year!

[@mariadoloresgasparino6085]

Such kind words for Haru. Wishing the best for you! :)

[@machariiiii]

I love your vlogs, they so comfortable! I learn Japanese, because in future i want to work and live there, your videos help me to understand more Japanese culture, that's motivate me to work harder! Thank you for making these videos, i hope it will be more in new year! 😊❤

[@workswellwithothers]

Thank you, Haru!

[@Rosytakes]

Kia Ora Haru, Im Rose from New Zealand and I’ve recently came upon your short videos. I find the simplicity of your life really rewarding. I usually don’t comment on much videos I watch but I appreciate what you create. You have made me feel inspired myself. I can’t wait for more content.

[@Mimi890lalais]

Haru, your Life simes very peaceful and calme, continue like that, you are awesome

[@yoongina1]

I was very touched when I saw your grandfather and then you greeted your grandmother, I lost my grandfather when I was in school and seeing this has made me remember him. You are a lovely, Haru, your content is gorgeous and quality, I know you will go far. And stop worrying about calories, you're so cute.

[@Jaiswara1819]

Haru...you are living my dream life❤❤

[@YBTAnubis]

Dude Haru is an absolute legend and they the reason why I wanna move to Japan!! Also I would love to be friends too which would be super cool for real!

[@blankderechte5382]

Thats the Problem haha u want to be friends haha Japan people introverted like Germans they not like to have a lot of friends cuz when you have a lot of friends ur calm life is gone :P

[@renmontenegro4667]

Hi I'm new subscriber from Philippines enjoy watching ur vlog 🥰

[@bunalispeki]

Hello Haru! I watch you from Turkey and I find your videos very sincere. I hope luck is always on your side in life, my friend!

[@nurvinist7241]

I love the video! In Germany, New Year’s Eve/day isn’t really connected with such cultural or religious traditions. But it’s very common to do Raclette in the evening (kind of a table grill) and then stay up until midnight and after to watch the fireworks. For younger people going out and party is more in common and much alcohol. On the next morning, the first day of the new year everybody’s got a hangover 😂

[@2goatedzniyah]

I can’t wait to visit Japan ❤😍

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Hove you ever been here?😆

[@2goatedzniyah]

@ No but it’s my DREAM to visit. I’ve been watching your vlogs and seeing different foods and anime. It’s so amazing 🤩.

[@loodgack]

I'm always happy to learn about your culture. happy new year! :)

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@AndyH2k4]

Thank you for a great video and sharing your New Year! (And I’m glad I’m not the only one to clean my room this way, haha)

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Have you given me Super Thanks before? Thank you for always supporting this channel. I often hide things in my closet, but last month I gathered up the courage to clean it out for the first time in several months lol

[@AndyH2k4]

@ I have, and you’re welcome 😁 I always enjoy the videos - thank you for making them, and I really like the style and editing!

[@ellissa-fg7xs]

Haru I love your videos so much their so peaceful and calming. I live in England so it’s refreshing to see how different cultures celebrate New Years. Here in London it’s mostly about fireworks and party’s. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. 💕

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@Vergil_dark_Knight]

This feels very emotional.

[@Jagermeister-kun]

Happy New Year, Haru! In our culture we usually stay with the family during Xmas & New Year's Eve/Day. We also prepares dishes that we usually eat during Xmas & New Year's Eve, like Pasta: Carbonara/Spaghetti, Ham, Queso de bola, Fruit Salad, Graham, etc. And for some households they usually have liquors like Brandy, Beer or Wine to celebrate their Xmas or New Year's Eve. As u said in this video you tend to eat less during this holiday seasons, lol its the same with me. But of course I always do my daily workout routines and jogging to burn out some calories and fats. Anyways, stay safe and good luck with your life!🤝🍀

[@mariad.23]

Most precious moment greeting your grandma ❤️

[@axia-eq5do]

I spent Christmas alone because I am a foreigner in Spain but your videos help me not to feel alone ❤

[@SaousenLamkadem]

Tu es un mec chill je vient de découvrir ta chaîne et je l’aime déjà ! Je m’abonne et j’ai hâte de découvrir tes autres vidéos BONNE ANNÉE ET PLEINS DE BONNE CHOSES À TOI ET TA FAMILLE from France ^^✨🎊

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️

[@MylifeElyaYuzhanina]

はるさんのチャンネルがあっという間に人気になったことに気づきました。私自身も面白いと思うので嬉しいです。😊😊

[@Jacqueline-AnhdaoHodac-Mitsuok]

Hello Haru, How are you ? Wish you and your family the best of everything and all best thing will come true for you all. I am from USA, Los Angeles California. You don't know what "fromage" is, it is cheese in French language.

[@zinnialin]

These videos bring positive vibes❤

[@00LV00]

found you channel on new year's eve and I was so immersed by the peaceful pace you live your life. its refreshing and I am working on enjoying things the way you do. i was having ozouni (im from Brazil, Japanese family) and wondering whether haru would have it for new year's day too! I was happy to see your video, I enjoyed it throughly :) oh, and I also have 22y so I was happy to find out im in good luck this year keep your great work up, haruu

[@estervarela9282]

Oi do Brasil, ótimo vídeo achei curioso uma fatia de limão na bebida e a tampa saiu inteira isso é novidade para mim😁😊🇧🇷

[@anneschmitz9813]

Gelukkig Nieuwjaar ( happy newyear) from the Netherlands Haru, i really like to see everyday life in Japan trough your videos...

[@riot768]

Happy New Year Haru! My family has a tradition of black eyed peas and ham soup on new years day. Thank you for the peek into your day with family!

[@sejbomb]

Just keep moving and replace some of the things like beer with a spirit and a tonic water or replacing sugary foods with a small bar of dark chocolate or some dates. :) small things can make a big difference over a long period of time. Instead of say 2 slices of bread, I’d have one. I’d still get my fix for my craving but in a smaller dose. That way I can be content and not crave binge eating something. I also eat before I go out shopping so I don’t feel I need to suddenly buy fast food.

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you🥰

[@VickyAdelia-bs2yu]

Such a sweet, real video of the new year with family and loved ones. Thanks Haru, for one thing I learned more about soba noodles and the different composition of buckwheat and wheat. Happy New Year!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@aureumora]

Hello Haru! I just discovered your channel but from the things i’ve seen I firmly believe you have an amazing soul. Please let yourself acknowledge the body it inhabits as truly beautiful as well. Best wishes and happy new year

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@filrll]

I would stay outside all day to listen to the voices of the Japanese, they are so good!!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

❤️

[@DianaMichelle011]

Always look forward to your videos! Much love from Florida 💕

[@elinereitsma5724]

Haru, you're great just the way you are! Instead of focusing on your weight, focus on living a happy and fun life! Happy new year and thanks for the always fun and calming videos❤

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you🥰

[@Laura_Jacob]

It's so comforting to see Haru happy and enjoying the day with his family! Keep achieving your dreams, I know you can do it and you deserve it.❤

[@cryptoknight4301]

Fascinating thx & Happy New Yer to you all from UK 😊

[@tanishqa7191]

i really love your vlogs, i aspire to move to japan for college. keep making videos like this!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you🥰

[@TuckerSP2011]

Happy New Year to you and your family Haru! Thank you for showing us your traditions, I think that they are beautiful.

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy new year!🥰

[@feyqel]

Woah, pretty cool! It's amazing seeing how people over there spend new years. Love from Sweden! Må Gud välsigna dig!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!

[@lautarorescala7831]

Happy new year Haru! have a very good year!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@Susanrkobayashi]

Thanks for sharing your routine and life in Japan, I lived there for 17 years and I miss it so much!! Wish you a wonderful year Haru! Hugs from Brazil!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!🥰

[@jacksewe123]

It was a pleasure to watch your video, thank you for sharing. I agree that we need to cherish the little moments in life before they are gone. Happy New Year

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️

[@rdlpnd]

Great traditions. Love watching your videos it soothes my soul 🙂

[@clairettededie9721]

Bonne année 🎉😊!! Merci pour tes videos ! Cela nous apprend plein de choses !!!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you for watching☺️

[@yeahyeah._.]

As always, great vlog!❤

[@Humpel777]

Nice video, just 2 tips for the cooking, a little salt in the water and a lid, makes it boil faster anf if the cuttingboard is slippery, fold a papertowel, wet it a little an put it underneath.

[@Emi-es4zh]

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for sharing with us how you celebrate New Year. I love watching your vlogs, they make me feel very relaxed and calm and it helps me to view life from a different perspective. I wish you a wonderful year full of success and happiness! Thank you for your hard work. 🙏✨

[@ParasaBabusriniVasaVaraPrasad]

あけましておめでとう

[@Silly.socksz]

Im so happy i found your channel! Happy new year Haru!!

[@Aniket-cw3wd]

I really Appreciate You're Video Simple And stright video

[@BerryQueen555]

I love your videos - they give me great insight into about life in Japan 😊 Thank you and keep up the good work 😊 Happy New Year and greetings from Poland 🇵🇱!

[@lalelu7879]

I'm a german student. We spent new years day rather with our friends than family. We don't buy presents for eachother ( more on christmas)

[@simonaguerrieri2312]

You're a very sweet guy, I love your videos!! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹👋🏻

[@taylor3909]

It’s Late but Happy New Year Haru I love your videos and love seeing your culture and beautiful country, you are a beautiful person inside and out. Looking forward to your journey through 2025, much love from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 United Kingdom ❤

[@Goldie-k7]

"Japan’s beauty is amazing-so peaceful and lively! I really want to visit one day! 🇯🇵✨"

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Please comeeee😎

[@Goldie-k7]

"That sounds fun! I'll see if I can make it happen sometime."💜

[@shubus]

New Year's in Japan is much like Christmas in the US. In the US on New Year's day, most people are recovering from too much drinking on Dec 31st but no such festivities on Jan 1st as there are in Japan--that all happens on Christmas. Greatly enjoyed the cooking lesson on soba! THUMBS UP on this vid, Haru!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!

[@asyaarslan8743]

Hi Haru I love you so much your videos give me joy when I'm not feeling well I hope you get to the places you deserve because you deserve better💜💜

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Take care of yourself! Happy new year!😊

[@Sir.Captain_]

slient peace and reasonable for everyone Keep it up!😊

[@wolfondrugs4961]

I'm Swedish and my grandpa died when I was 15 and my uncle committed suicide when i was 18. Our way of dealing with death isn't right. it causes more suffering and people are very much unaware. The what if mentality is what brings people down, and also our view of death. When death isn't the end it's not as sad, when death is the end people loose faith. they don't want to loose what the love, what they fail to realize is loosing is inevitable. Cherishing the now is living.

[@summerosee]

Thank you for another wonderful video Haru! don't be to harsh on yourself, everything you have is a blessing 🌷 Happy new year!

[@lanah2362]

あけおめ Haru and everyone! i wish you a happy new year! i didn’t do much for my new year and i just spent it with family and close friends while eating delicious food 🍲 thank you for the vlog 🎊

[@robschantz6935]

Thank you Haru for this video! I really enjoyed seeing you and your family celebrating the new year. (I’m also very grateful to your parents and grandpa because they let you record the video with them present, but of course you are very respectful about their privacy.). In my area of the southern US, it is still somewhat of a tradition on New Year’s Day to eat collard greens (a vegetable like bok-choi but with much larger green leaves) and black-eyed peas (actually a bean with a black spot or “eye”). The collards were said to bring prosperity because the green leaves reminded people of the green reverse of US currency (bank notes). The peas were supposed to represent coins. I think this is common in other cultures. Thank you Haru for showing us Japanese traditions in such a thoughtful way. I hope 2025 is a happy, healthy and prosperous year for you. I will also resolve to lose weight lol!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you for wonderful commenting!!

[@judithmoreno7008]

Happy New Year from Spain! I love how you show your daily life. I hope you and your family have good health 🩷

[@Cookingwithnto]

Happy new year btw happy new year haru and your viewers keep it up👍👍👍✅

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy new year!🥰

[@simileydaisy]

Happy New Year! may you continue be who you are and definitely life is always a surprise enjoy every moment. thank you for sharing your life with us 😊😊

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!

[@YamiYam.]

Feliz año nuevo Haru! 🎉 Saludos desde Argentina! acá hemos comido pollo asado con ensalada, y bebimos "Fernet". Luego, preparamos la mesa con cosas dulces como confites, mantecol y más golosinas y brindamos con Champagne y speed. Luego salimos a ver los fuegos artificiales y más tarde jugamos juegos de mesa y bailamos el juego Just Dance.

[@Haru_is_japanese]

That's so interesting for me!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!☺️

[@LindaSerwaa-nb3xd]

Nice 👍🥰

[@kirbymorris100]

Thank you for sharing your New Year culture with us with your family! All the food looks delicious!

[@angelicanavone2174]

Thank you Haru for your videos. I really enjoy learning about Japanese culture and your videos are so nice to watch! I am really greatful :)

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️

[@KinqTSB]

Haru don't give up

[@saul_goodman15]

I’m so happy you uploaded today ! I just woke up 😅 . I discovered your channel yesterday and I binged it 😅 . I love your content and I hope you keep uploading it ❤😊

[@Janedoe_1809]

Wow 🎉 finally got your video ..happy new year Haru ❤ stay happy ❤ and keep smiling

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thanks! Happy new year!😆

[@franciellecristinaaraujo7397]

Happy new year Haru 🤍

[@aelsa3]

Im Swedish living in the usa and i make Swedish Christmas food to preserve my culture and remember my family and relatives while living abroad.

[@gabiisalwaysoverwhelmed]

happy new year haru!💘 hope this 2025 goes great for you and your loved ones. i love japan’s beauty and the way you show it to us, can’t wait to travel one day!!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@ИгорьИгрь-о7ж]

誠にありがとうございます、明けましておめでとうございます、健康と平和。

[@Love-Joji]

Happy new year Haru. I hope you find all you wish for in 2025. 😊

[@IbrahimForum]

Thanks Haru for the video. It is great! educational. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND FAMILY!🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@IbrahimForum]

@Haru_is_japanese So kind of you Haru-san. Very best wishes to you for 2025! Good health, happiness, prosperity and success with your studies!🙏

[@GladysVillanueva-g2l]

Happy new years it’s great you still keep the family tradition. Keep it up and cheers and Goodluck for the year🎉🎉🎉

[@Indokara-x2p]

Thank you haru ❤ i really love to watch your videos, wish u very happy new year 🎊 stay happy healthy and safe , I'll definitely visit my dreamland nihon ,arigatou gozaimasu ❤❤.

[@Recrev-k1h]

happy new year haru!! Wish you best of luck in this year !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy new year!🥰

[@Recrev-k1h]

Happy new year Haru!

[@peppesdailylifeinjapan]

I did my first New Year’s Eve in Japan this year. Very different from what I was used to in my home country but it was a beautiful day!

[@yournewbf326]

When will u add new video:3? I hope your begging of new year is great and pls don’t worry abt calories u re fine! I’m also at uni and soon is deadline of exams ah. Your channel just pop up and I’ve been watching your videos for like an hour. You seem to me very chill and cool guy:) My brother probably is gonna visit Japan this year and just thought abt it, what’s a funny coincidence. If u wanna talk or whatever im here for u, your new friend from Poland:)

[@saravarela5440]

Oi do Brasil, achei curioso o Ano Novo de vocês é bem diferente daqui do Brasil nós não trocamos presente no Ano Novo só no Natal, geralmente nós comemoramos com churrasco também tem bastante bebida alcoólica algumas famílias fazem um jantar e outros estão na praia comemorando o Ano Novo, gostei muito do vídeo 😁😊🇧🇷

[@criselcalpotura3087]

Happy New Year, Haru and family! I always enjoy watching your videos. Btw, I love your Snoopy sweatshirts. Im a huge Snoopy fan😂😊❤

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy New Year!!😆

[@elvitiwi]

I completely love your videos, there's something about it that makes me calm and peaceful. Happy new year Haru! :) can't wait to visit Japan someday

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️

[@ImCcanes]

FINALLY AFTER SO LONG! your the goat dude

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Happy new year!🥰

[@zayna2008]

Haaruu I really like calm life I wish I also get a life like you 😊. You are amazing ✨

[@elinereitsma5724]

As a tip for slippery cuttingboards, put a slightly damp paper towel or cloth under it. It will stop the cuttingboard from moving, a lot nicer to work with and alot safer!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

usuful info!! Thanks!

[@LindaSerwaa-nb3xd]

Amen Amazing 🙏🙏

[@Gab_zsk]

Happy New Year Haru! I'm happy because the weather is cold and I got to watch another video of yours. The weather in Brazil is so hot all year round lol, I have to appreciate this cold weather (even if I'm sick). I will wish you a great year!

[@Haru_is_japanese]

Thank you☺️