Life on a remote Japanese island (overdue update)

[@Adam-p7m4u]

Of the 114 million channels on KZbin, I'm so grateful I found you two.

[@comedyzone]

Never apologize for taking the time to make good content. Never feel pressured to rush bad content. You matter more than the content does, and the better you're doing the better the content is anyway. So it's win-win. Keep doing you! We're loving it.

[@peter65zzfdfh]

It was amazing, and only a few weeks is really fast!

[@ian_forbes]

So wonderful to meet your parents, Tia! You and Cheveyo have such lovely families. No wonder you’re both so endearing and engaging to watch. And your timing of this wholesome video could not have been better; Definitely needed something like this today!

[@thatlady8037]

Your parents are the cutest. Your dad’s infectious smile and your Mum’s little giggles. Too cute!

[@ageofatheism6638]

Tia is definitely a chip off her block.

[@darbeeroyal8503]

Thank you both so much for this video I am an Aussie, and I have a Japanese wife. Both my parents have passed, with my mom passing away just two weeks ago. However, I love my in-laws and we travel to see them in Japan as often as we can. Just like you we travel around looking at the sights and enjoy as much food as we can. This really touched me, and I wish you and your families so much health and happiness. Stay true to who you are, and best of luck. Cheers D

[@MrRolandMichel]

My condolences, I am very sorry for your loss. Japan is a truly special place, full of kind, special people and wonderful culture. Speaking of special people, Tia & Cheveyo are well and truly among them.

[@meturns4666]

So sorry for your loss , warmest condolences ..

[@FrankMcGenniskin-wd1nk]

OMG, that view from your parents backyard is phenomenal. The island is gorgeous and, Tia your mum and dad ,are so cool . Cheveyo ,the new haircut makes you look so much more grown up. Love you guys ,glad to see you looking so happy and relaxed. Oh and nice pub crawl by the way . Best place to have a hangover, on a remote tropical island, yeah. Can't wait to see where you pop up next ,love from Australia. Frank❤

[@houseparade1767]

The Fiji docu was great - please keep experimenting with different styles and figuring out what works for you. After all, this channel is also about how you two grow as travel documentary professionals, and your viewers are joining you on that journey! It's exciting and fun! this vlog was wonderful, too - Tia's parents are definitely cooler than the rest of us 😅

[@dianev113]

First time to comment. Your parents are in great physical shape. I loved you did a closeup of your mom. She is pretty and I see where you get your dimples. I never realized the social issue with your mom and dad. I was married to a Thai and I have a daughter. I do know how cruel people can be. I appreciate your love, concern and respect for your parents. ❤️❤️

[@H.Witcher]

Nice to see Tia's parents - Tia looks more like her mum. Good to see how Japanese party at home - so nice.

[@The_NomadNinja]

Dang, Tia’s dad is jacked! Really cool video to learn more about Tia’s roots :)

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

On this unbelievably dark day you have brought the tiniest ray of light. Thank you.

[@LaPingvino]

Love to have an update from you again! Just so you know, I am extremely happy that you pick a way that works for you unashamedly, it basically also takes a bit of shame away from the viewers! You don't want to know how often people scream at their screen because they care about influencers, streamers etc to not overstretch themselves. I know with the economics of these things etc it isn't always really a choice either, but I do think that it's important to have good mental health if you deal with so many people watching you...

[@michaelfink64]

Lovely to see you again. You are such a cute couple. Such a treat to "meet" your parents, Tia, and get a glimpse of Japanese life, island-style.

[@dianegates3162]

Thank you for sharing such an intimate visit with your parents. You could have kept this private, being family time, but you humbly shared this with us. What a special gift! Tia, your parents are beautiful people and I'm so glad that they have found such happiness in their retirement. This was so special to watch! Love the change in content style as well, you are both so good at making what I think of as "films", the quality is that good! Lots of love to you both from Perth, WA. Fremantle is waiting for you when you are ready! Xxx ❤

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Love to see you guys back at some stage south of the river in Western Australia

[@pauljabs2376]

Well worth the wait guys....love the new narration style of presenting....it blends nicely with the choice of content. Lovely part of the world.....and how nice to meet Tia's parents. Knowing they are in a happy and safe place will really help continuing your travels. Even the op shop skirt from Broome made an appearance....lol. Would love to see more of the less touristy side of Japan some time in the future.

[@jocee569]

Lovely video. Mum's laugh is just like Tia's. Beautiful island as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomhalpin4991]

I am thrilled to see you guys not being afraid to change things up. Love this peek at rural Japan.

[@mattsmith3135]

It's great to see video of you catching up with family, although I hope we (the viewers) weren't intruding. I loved that moment at 19:25, ha ha. Summed up 'the day after' perfectly. Honestly for me, the longer times between your videos is kinda nice because it's even more special when they drop.

[@MrTaylor1964]

Great to see the latest video and be introduced to Tia’s family. I honestly don’t believe you need to apologise for being ‘offline’ for a while especially catching up with family especially parents you haven’t seen for 12months. It’s great to see parents ‘living the dream’ in such a peaceful world after working and bringing up families.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Appreciate that, thank you 😊

[@pennyxu7554]

Your parents are precious. You are blessed!

[@NeilBlanco]

Great to see you both again! Nice haircut mate. LOL! Love from Oz... ✌🇦🇺

[@d888tan]

This is by far your best episode ever!

[@KevinSwan10200]

Tia, as always, is a breath of fresh air. When are you having a KZbin liveseam wedding?

[@tomotomotomo9522]

Amami is the island where I was born, but unfortunately I have no memories of Amami because my family moved away from there when I was young for work. For some reason, watching your videos makes me feel nostalgic. And the sound of the shamisen really touches my heart. I felt like my heart was enveloped in the air of Amami. I hope your parents stay healthy and live long lives. Thank you so much.

[@adamroodog1718]

why dont you take a weekend and go for a visit?

[@jessicahammetttravels]

We’ve missed you guys!! 🫶🏻 So lovely to meet your parents, Tia. They are adorable. Can’t wait for the next vid! Safe travels.

[@zaskatun]

Thank you guys for this beautiful video! Tia’s parents are incredible! I honestly fell in love with the island too! Their lifestyle looks so cool and relaxing! Just amazing!

[@recycledpphrases]

I love this so so much thank you for sharing private and precious moments with your family with us Tia! ❤

[@JohnAdamson-tw6hl]

We have missed you both. It warms my heart to see the love between you. Love You.

[@helenamcdonald3035]

So good to have you back!! TIA beautiful smile as always. CHEV love the new hair...or lack thereof!! We went on a quick holiday I did something and said.. -- Tia for scale....cracked both of us up.... thank you both and look forward to more adventures...ps postcard Fiji...Way cool!

[@montyf3594]

Good to see you, welcome back. What a stunning place to visit...

[@nealgowen]

Nice family and great friends. Your parents are not old Tia even though they retired. They will have wonderful support from the local community as they age.

[@debrap206]

You’ve done so many wonderful videos. This is one of my favourites.

[@MrUled]

I like the added background at the end of the episode, it helps understand your (personal) story better. Nice work!

[@digimaze]

A wonderful insight into Tia's parents and that wonderful life they are living in Japan. Great work guys :)

[@utha2665]

I love you two guys, the way you respect and love each other is totally endearing and certainly a realtionship to cherish and grow. Tia, you parents are amazing and I see why you are so endearing too, Cheveyo is a lucky, lucky man. Take care or each other and definitely take all the time you need, when you need to look after yourselves, your mental and physical wellbeing always comes first. I have to admit, I do miss you down under and I do hope you come back one day, but in the meantime, 良い旅を.

[@LJSpit]

Thanks for cheering me up. Enjoy your life.

[@Shift0231]

Really enjoyed meeting your beautiful parents Tia and have great admiration for them having the courage to build a new life for themselves on a remote island - I guess that’s where your adventurous spirit comes from! Pleased to see them fully embraced and accepted by the local community. Stunning vistas captured beautifully by your cinematography and your travel diary style is warm and very watchable - I found the end poignant and very emotional.

[@saskiaseaglass9504]

Wow, one of my favourite videos of yours ever! I understand how Tia is like she is- your parents are so lovely! What a beautiful life they have there. Such positivity oozing from this video! 🥰

[@lisaeveleigh658]

Welcome back. Loved the bloopers at the beginning. Making fun of yourself is video magic.

[@lindadrake2929]

Loved this. Thanks so much. Such a blessing. Lots of love to you both and your families. Australia loves you both.

[@charlesemerson6763]

Family means a lot, sometimes it different , sometimes it's difficult but ultimately, it's family that ties us together. I lost both my parents within a year of each other, dad last August , mum in July the year before. Because we were separated by distance, I used to ring them every Sunday and every 3mths I'd drive the 1200klms to see them for 5 days. I miss that and I still get the urge on Sunday to ring them but nobody's home.

[@larshohmuth4035]

Beautiful. It’s also the most relaxed I’ve ever seen Tia.

[@FC-BS]

Fr, she's usually so hyper

[@FC-BS]

Glad to see that you guys are doing well

[@tarshnottrash1483]

We’ve missed you but I’m glad to see you enjoyed some well earned family life. It was a pleasure meeting your family Tia!

[@MomentsFound]

Thank you so much for taking us along on such a personal and wonderful visit❤!

[@jamesmarshall1339]

You guys should do exactly as you want to. We're all here cheering you on regardless. Two hour documentaries? Great. Ten minute episodes? Great. Reels? Great.

[@janetkelley8113]

Beautiful, hope you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for the update.

[@-Headbanger-]

*Back in Japan!!!*

[@lynnmoses3563]

You are so like your parents in nature, Tia, and they must have been thrilled to have you there....Such a beautiful island, and what a wonderful life they have there, altho Im not sure Id like the extremities like typhoons and such...I know some of the Americans in this post will be used to those weather extremes, but I would find that hard to live with, coming from Australia....Ive always found the Japanese people to be very courteous and I know they love to enjoy themselves..I must say, Ive missed seeing your amazing videos...I have wonderful memories of your Australian trip, the incredible shooting of your videos, and the joy you bring to each and every one....Looking forward to seeing many more♥♥♥♥😊

[@MrRolandMichel]

Haven't even watched yet, just Happy 😄 to see your names pop up on my notifications again!

[@KennethGriffiths-e1h]

I loved this. As a half Japanese Australian I just returned from visiting my cousins and touring around for 3 weeks. Your izakaya footage brought back happy memories of that trip. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@mrscuteas]

You two do have the coolest parents, what a cute couple your mum and dad are Tia ❤

[@sethngo2924]

Thank you for picking up the plastics from the beach.

[@theene6043]

Great to see you back! Thank you for sharing your family time.

[@lorrywin32]

Great that you spent time with family, thanks for sharing your time with them with us. So sad to see all the rubbish your parents collect on the beach. Fantastic that they are cleaning it up every day. 😊

[@megteal3658]

Great to see you guys back to what you do best. Anywhere in Japan seems to be just beautiful. I have been twice and would go back in a heartbeat

[@diningwithderek]

Great video as always! I love your style of editing!!!

[@Gordon_L]

Always good to see a video from OPW , you guys make me smile 😊. Coincidentally I watched a video just a couple of days ago which included the snake problem on Amami OshimA and the mongoose brought in to deal with them which didn't work be because the snakes are nocturnal and the mongoose is not . Tia's folks look fit and healthy , I know Cheveyo has siblings but was wondering if Tia does ? Glad you both had some time to chill there with family and friends. Environmentally , all that plastic is made from petro chemicals and it can be processed and turned into liquid fuel with little waste , same with old car tires , the world could do more of this I think . I look forward to the next one , stay safe 🖖🙂

[@R808-e9e]

Beautiful family!! You have your Mom’s spunky personality! So sweet!

[@tuyếtvõ-t7v]

love to see you both back ❤❤❤❤

[@rodshepherd5769]

It must get exhausting making “content” all the time, so this interlude was like a breath of fresh air One of your best xx

[@mikea.1586]

What a lovely place that is so non touristy and also what a lovely family. Will definitely want to visit that island one day.

[@Kiwi-Macca]

Lovely to meet your parents Tia, they have done well to integrate in a new place

[@davesbainrps6909]

Good you’re visiting family

[@Tiamariawouldntwanttobeya]

I thoroughly enjoy the added touch of voiceovers in your videos. You both have soothing voices that speak words that feel so deep when sometimes you’re not even saying anything that deep 😂 it just really adds to the story telling and gives it that oomph. Love the long and short vids. It’s like as if you’re writing a book for every country you visit and I’m here for it ❤

[@petertimp5416]

Absolutely lovely

[@jasgem76]

Amami looks beautiful and you both seem really relaxed. Its lovely to see you enjoying some family time. Also, Tia, your parents are gorgeous ❤ .

[@leed206]

Great video guys, nice to see the family Tia. In this crazy mixed up world just live your life the way you want. I live mine the way of " just going with the flow" very late 70's & its worked for me. Hope you make it back to Australia on the not so far future.

[@grantparke2690]

Love Japan. The island looks amazing.

[@alexradojkovic9671]

And it's girt by sea.

[@frizzy60]

Tia and Cheveyo, this video is up there with the very best you have ever done

[@joewalsh3404]

Wonderful to turn on the laptop and be met with another thumbnail from OPW! It's easy to see where your love of nature comes from. Question for Tia: What became of that paper $50 note your mum gave you? Lotsa love from Brisbane.

[@georgianasstudio]

Love, love, love seeing your parents and the Island. I desperately want to go to Japan. Anytime you want to share your parents and your culture I’m absolutely here for it!

[@rduffy9948]

Great to see your family. What a beautiful life they are living now. Enjoy your next adventure and stay safe.

[@kylieharvey-t3c]

What a beautiful place your parents have settled in! Thank you for sharing it with us. Tia you have the same laugh as your mum 😊

[@gregpies1649]

Nice intro through the fridge 😊 Tia has a lovely family and Cheveyo's hair is awesome 😊

[@TrevorSampson1955]

That's a Tardis, you step inside and bang.....your back in Fiji.....chuckles

[@PaddyTobin]

A delight as always! ❤🎉 party on 🎉 😊

[@marklane58]

Dear, Wonders. Thanks again for sharing your journeys. Lovely to meet your family.😥for the ocean. 🌊🐬💓 See you next time 🙏

[@rachellevis9909]

Great to see you guys back thank you for shareing this video

[@Ninchi_TrueCrime]

Thank you for yet another fantastic video!

[@George-dl7gv]

Such a privilege to be introduced to Tia's family. What a stunning place to live and a great way for you both to have some down time which you have truly earned. Looking forward to your next adventures.

[@lifeontherally]

This is a great video Tia! I am hafu too and grew up in the states, my parents have passed already, but I always think that my parents should have come back to Okinawa prefecture for retirement, since that's where my mom's family is from. I think it's amazing your parents did that. Anyway, great video, always good to get back to your roots to explore. Happy travels!

[@db6289]

Thank you for introducing me to your family home . What makes your videos so strong is they are genuine . Your message re loved ones at the end despite your young age resonated and is 100 percent correct . You are the symbolism of life and others need to copy .

[@MaraudersWorld]

Very cool you two. Stay safe.

[@carokat1111]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful place and sharing some of your family time. Really enjoyed this one.

[@MichaelAxe]

I don't mind the new schedule. It actually means more when you find a little unexpected gift in your recommended list. So great to see your parents your dad has big daggy dad vibes. From the dad jokes to wearing his formal black shorts when going out to wearing his hat inside. Bless him. And your mum is adorable! Such a cheeky happy soul. Thanks for sharing.

[@beautifully_wonderfullymade]

Thank you for inviting us into your family Tia, that was lovely

[@MatthewBrown.goducks]

This is why you guys are my favorite channel on YT. Y’all are so authentic, and genuine, and it comes across in everything you do. You both have great families, and it’s so cool to see how you connect with them. Loved the message at the end too - never regret not checking in with family and loved ones, and the time you spend with them is precious, now matter how frequent. This one resonated big time for that reason, and whether or not you live close, travel to drop in, or chat remotely on a regular basis, make time for those closest to you. Cheers.,

[@Jennifer-mv9pg]

Thanks for the insight into the Japanese island culture. Tia, your parents are super sweet - obvious where you get your sweet/strong/global nature from

[@nigelmacey3584]

We loved this one, great emotion, a personal look into family, love, life & happiness amongst a beautiful island community. Wonderful story telling.

[@guyrandom8518]

In our story we’re the parents planning our retirement 🎉 the ending was emotional for me yet full of joy, thanks for sharing your journey and those private moments

[@typhanthongphay]

Awesome 😁 so happy to see you alls ❤

[@LeanneAnderson-e5c]

It's wonderful to see you again and Tia's parents.

[@Caitness1]

What a lovely island and good to see your parents Tia. I think it’s healthy to take stock from time to time and consider your workload, filming routine etc. That must be a challenge with planning your itinerary. Your film-work with the drone is superb. ❤ from🇦🇺

[@firebrand2619]

Wow,!what abeautiful Island to live on it was an honour and a pleasure to meet your family Tina thank you for sharing 😊

[@kirsty-g6e]

Your parents are super cute!! It must be so nice to reunite with them. I’ve also moved away from my family too and hope to see them in the near future. I’m also half Asian as well 🥰

[@spope6852]

I am glad you are choosing to go with a shorter and more often format. We were actually quite concerned when we didn't see anything posted for over a month. I am glad you enjoyed your R&R in Fiji and am sure you needed it. The longer video took us three times to get through it, we are older than your parents and fell asleep the first two times. I will say that you are spot on when it comes to connecting with your family. It IS vital and our mothers were very happy to follow us vicariously when we spent a year driving around Australia in 2010.

[@Outandabout-au]

Bell peppers - Tia for scale…! The party looked so fun, and the music was great, best type of parties are when the crowd makes the music! As someone who has lost 3 children, I’m so glad glad you all have each other and visit when you can 😊

[@daveamies5031]

You've lost 3 children, that must be so heart breaking, I can not imagine, I know how much my sister suffers as she lost 1 child to cancer. I hope you have family around to help you through the bad days 🤞

[@Outandabout-au]

@ good days and bad days but the loss is always there. I try to be thankful for the time I had with them and remember the good times.

[@joandsarah77]

Cheveyo your hair! I haven't watched you guys in a little while so that was a shock. 😂 Glad to see you both looking so well.

[@muncheesuppar]

stunning place , so happy you saw the family . there is a new joy about you when you are with your family.

[@carolcarol3938]

Ohhh, thank God you opened the door....I was freezing and it was dark...real dark in there. Love the haircut Chevayo; it looks great. Tia, your parents, their house, the welcome and the party all looked wonderful. What a magnificent view. Looks like a good night was had by all in the city...maybe a sore head or two. I'm so pleased your parents have found a place where they feel comfortable, and the community has embraced them. Looking forward to your next adventure. Cheers from Melbourne.