Changing Schools in Japan - A New Chapter Begins | Life in Japan Episode 180

We say goodbye to the kids' schools and look toward the future as a new chapter of Life in Japan opens up in front of us.
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[@ESales0314]

I agree with Sarah “Mommy knows everything”

[@岡山の初老爺]

When your kids change schools, they will be sad to be separated from their old classmates, but hopefully they will make many new friends quickly at their new school!

[@Quila1125]

im sure they will. seems kids can make friends easily and im sure they will get to see their old friends sometimes as well.

[@FaysLife]

I have changed schools every 6 months for all 13 years of my life. I don’t live in Japan, but it’s honestly kind of depressing tbh. I can never make any friends .-. It might be easier for others though, I have really bad social anxiety so I only have had 1 friend in my life but they live In another country then me.

[@Quila1125]

@@FaysLife ya every 6 months is way to much. makes ya feel like whats point in making friends when we will switch in few months anyways. thats terrible. u might as well just do homeschool at that point. it make it easier i bet no need to switch things. why your parents make u switch so much?

[@casluvs]

@@Quila1125 Yeah, it’s probably overwhelming. As a kid I was forced to move schools a lot by my mom and I developed a lot of problems from it, even now I still deal with those problems and it’s been years since I attended school. I get it but being in the kids positions, which I was like I said, it’s alot to deal with.

[@aquakitty00]

Sarah is always so smiley, I love it. All your kids are growing up in such a healthy environment and it really shows.

[@reiwababa9930]

Thank you for sharing nice video.

[@巧佐々木-f9n]

日本に来てくれてありがとう！！

[@schoolwork4584]

I agree with Sarah too that mom knows everything and if mom cant find it then no one can!!!

[@マヤ平]

新しい家に慣れるまで時間がかかりますが、ライターさん家族は、常に明るく前向きなのでこちらが元気をもらって助かっております。

[@deniseshivers509]

We just found your channel and I am loving it! Thank you for sharing💖 I’ve always wanted to visit Japan. I am half japanese but my mom had always said no need to go there no one left in our family to visit. She was from Sasebo. Ended up marrying a GI and came to the states in 1958. My dad passed 1983, she just passed in Sept 2022. She was 93 just short 20 days of her 94th birthday. My heart is for the lost. To share the good news of Jesus. I would love to be a missionary there💖Thank you for sharing Gods love💖

[@LIJ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gissellmejia]

All my love and support to mama ❤️ you are wonderful!! I know how tiring and stressful moving is and taking care of your family is extra hard! May God bless you and your beautiful family in your new home 🥰

[@Bezanie]

Wow! Becca and Anna are conductors! So happy for them! I hope your kids enjoy their new schools. Looking forward to seeing the end result of the house being unpacked! 😁

[@joannschutz412]

Just love seeing your family and what you are all up to. God's blessings to the children in their new schools.

[@JapanDream808]

Another awesome episode! Congratulations on moving everything into your new place and the new school for your kids🎉 It was great to see your church too! So much positivity coming out of your channel😊 By the way, I already had dinner but your video made me hungry for pizza... Gonna order some now🤣

[@LIJ]

A pizza does sound good right now :)

[@saikooki5081]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@hollyhummel9774]

So sweet they get to do that. And love the real life stress and heartache of moving coming through. Hope the new place is a blessing.

[@ayumu9956]

The school events were gonna be wonderful experiences for your kids

[@saikooki5081]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@高一-s2j]

新しいお家での生活が始まりますね😊🏠不安とこれからみんなで気付いていく希望で乗り越えましょう😊👋👋

[@TheKaza1128]

ライターさん、ご家族の皆さん引越しの片付けお疲れ様です。お子様達の転校も大変ですが、たくさんのお友達できる事でしょう。次回が待ち遠しいです。

[@Travelswiththebestie]

I’m so glad to see the move went well. Y’all have the most adorable family ❤

[@SageTheEnby0]

I often don’t watch KZbinrs who are religious, especially the ones who talk about it 24/7. You guys have to be my favourite religious KZbinr family. Idk why I just makes me appreciate religion.

[@LIJ]

Thanks for letting us know

[@joycedduk]

Happy to see everyone settling into the new home. Excited to watch the next episode.

[@SABRINA.ARMY.BTS.]

Thank you for sharing! Sarah said that the heaven cried because it’s their last day at their old school and now I have tears in my eyes ! I hope that the kids have a good time at their new schools and that they’ll make new friends fast ! I guess that I’ll make lasagna tonight yours looked so good that I want to make one myself ! Have a nice weekend

[@LIJ]

I could go for some leftovers, but they're all gone!

[@dndyboyseungmin]

I love how cinematic your vlogs are. I look forward to watching each Friday, it's part of my weekly routine. i hope you all are enjoying your new house 💕

[@LIJ]

We are- and thank you!

[@Letstakeiteasy.]

I happened to see this channel. I am impressed with the strength of your children. It's because, you are all wonderful family. I'm looking forward to your videos!

[@kimberlydeverell2863]

I hope the kids enjoy going to their new schools. It will be a new adventure for them. I don't envy the unpacking. It is satisfying though, getting all the boxes empty and things put away and organized. Bikes in Japan are SO nice and convenient! I'm not a fan of most bikes here in the US. They're too tall for me. I rented a bike when I was in Japan though, and they were much easier.

[@morgs163]

Thank you for still making videos while being so busy unpacking. I look forward to these videos every week

[@LIJ]

Glad you like them!

[@marieledoux5758]

yours videos are always so fun to watch, but so short😞ビデオはいつもとても見ていても楽しいですが、とても短いです。

[@塩トマト-q1x]

パパさんの日本語が上達してる！😉👍✨ 私も英語の勉強がんばります！

[@m00nfruitt]

Ahhh yay new episode!!!! Your videos always bring me joy & im so glad to see the new place coming together and everyone settling in. Always good to end the weekend with pizza!!!

[@lillycstreeter]

Congrats for your new home and good luck for your kids new school. I know the feel to move to new home and new school because I move to new home and new school when was going in six grade. Have fun with your new home. I love the new view from your home.

[@如月二郎-v2k]

お子さんたち、初めての転校で、きっと新しい環境にちょっぴちはドキドキかな～？合唱の指揮、堂々としてますね。お姉ちゃんのカナズチでのクギ打ち、上手過ぎってビックリですやん！😊

[@kathyromano2736]

I like watching KZbin I love watching as pos over and over again than I count the days down down to the new one I cannot wait until Friday mornings when I can watch the new one

[@LIJ]

Thanks!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for once again sharing a stunning episode.

[@LIJ]

Our pleasure!

[@steph.a.7517]

How exciting! Congratulations on your new homes and schools. Stay Blessed 🙏

[@karmad.twelve6613]

What an exciting time! Good luck to Becca and Anna in their conducting!!

[@nyarome3]

ライター家の皆さん、新しい門出に幸あれ。 私は突然に倒れてしまい、半身麻痺でリハビリ入院中です。 明日何が起こるかは判らない、だからこそ今をしっかりと生きて欲しいと多くの人に願いたいです。

[@LIJ]

本当に申し訳ありません。 一日も早い回復をお祈りしています。

[@elteescat]

Yes! I agree! I suddenly came down with severe organ damage from an autoimmune disorder. It all happened within a matter of months! I went from a normal, healthy life to sick and handicapped and it's a major transition and hard to get used to. I wish everyone could live in the moment and value every sunrise and every sunset and every walk in the park! It can all be taken from you in a moment!

[@janejones5362]

I was seriously impressed with the efficiency of that moving company 👍

[@mhiguchi7620]

合唱コン出てから転校、とても思い出に残るでしょうね！

[@mawa9572]

日本、特に集合住宅住まいだとピアノや日曜大工(家具を組み立てている音)、洗濯機掃除機の音などを騒音と感じる方もいます💡💦 良いご近所付き合いのためにも夜の9時頃にはストップするのがオススメです😊 新天地でご家族みなさんがHappyな毎日を過ごせますように🌠

[@leahj139]

Wishing you much mental, spiritual, physical energy during this transition. Everywhere you go God is there.

[@堀井潤一-k9j]

新しい学校で友達沢山つくってね。😊

[@user-xv4he4mt4x]

I really appreciate you take the video quality seriously. 4K is 👌

[@LIJ]

Thanks!

[@A.V1611_BIBLEBELIEVER]

Definitely going to visit the PAZ coffee shops if I ever go to Japan 🗾☕👍

[@k1mpman]

Your videos fill me with joy, thank you :)

[@LIJ]

Thank you

[@Yami-gv6uk]

changing schools can be challenging i hope they adjust well

[@notviolette]

Omg the song at the end sounded so beautiful! Can’t wait to see the next episode. I have to admit, despite watching as long as I have, I never really looked into PAZ. I learned that the Japan division has put into place or at least popularized the suicide hotline there. Thank you so, so much for being apart of that. I’m not personally religious, but it’s beautiful how much meaning in life you’ve found through God. I hope the move and transitions are going smoothly for all of you. ❤️✌️

[@LIJ]

Thanks so much - we desire to share real life with everyone, especially those who have lost perspective on how valuable their own life is.

[@notviolette]

@@LIJ beautifully said… thank you so much

[@juliegarbs4018]

I would love to live in Japan. I hope to visit. I want to do the seven day ferry and ride the trains. I would love to see Tokyo. It comes alive at night time.

[@il0veflowers_215]

I cant wait for the next episode!! your videos never failed to make me smile.. thank you for taking your time editing this amazing video😄😄

[@LIJ]

Thank you!

[@CarlsVlogs]

Hi everyone, its wonderful to see your new place being converted from a ware house ha ha to a proper house. And am so pleased the kids liked their new school, i was stuck for words to see that choir being conducted buy your daughter Becca? or Anna. I was hoping we could see that at the beginning. And i love lasagna, your so lucky to have a great wife and family, im a great person so i dont know why i have not met Mrs right, never mind thanks for sharing have a great weekend.

[@LIJ]

Thanks Carl- there will be a lot in the next episode!

[@HereIGoAJen]

God bless you a move is not easy! My husband and I are about to move from Florida to the north east for a job opportunity for him and oh my goodness it’s just such an Overwhelming and exhausting task! I feel your exhaustion, frustration, excitement for new and melancholy for the old. Good luck to you all!

[@LIJ]

Thanks Jen- I pray your move goes well and you get settled in quickly.

[@リンコマーブル]

やっぱりジョシュア君イケメン👍

[@たかゆきわたなべ-l2p]

God bless all of you on living new house

[@christalf8610]

I remember Nate directing choir!! 😊😊

[@LIJ]

That's right! Many good memories with you all!

[@momobingo1974]

I look forward to your video each time. Your kids are awesome, and your family is wonderful. I`m sure you have so many challenges living in Japan. May God bless you and please stay healthy. 🥰

[@darrylestano]

I love this family

[@hasiphasip2635]

Fun to see you all working together ❤

[@LIJ]

🤗

[@cookiescream-oy2jj]

That last bit of the video is so impressive! Conducting a choir? Amazing! Idk why but i feel proud too LoL

[@sallyjack-6854]

Ｉ hope your wonderful japan-life !

[@Neteke14]

I hope your family will be all good in the (smaller) apt, living with 4 growing kids after all! Can't imagine how tough it can be living overseas with such a big family!

[@LIJ]

It's a challenge when you're used to bigger places, but smaller places have big advantages too.

[@RagnarokArrives]

Lasagna and pizza. What a great way to begin a new chapter at your new place.

[@LIJ]

Comfort foods :) Ha!

[@regchan]

awwwww thats absolute dream

[@juliecampbell3895]

Wow, what an amazingly positive happy family. Love how you handled the big move. I am a teacher and I am impressed on how you are raising your children. Nice to see the interactions. PS I want one of those Japanese backpacks but they are $500 in the States 😂

[@LIJ]

They're like $500 here too! But that's what you got to get, and they use them all 6 years of elementary.

[@klb5114]

I love you guys videos. Glad you guys like your new place. And I hope your kids make some good friends but their new schools I know it's hard. I plan to move to Japan within the next 5 years teach English. If I end up in the same city as you guys I will definitely join your church. From what I've seen of your videos and your church it looks like a cool place to hang out and to meet new people in Japan and make friends. You guys take care and stay safe

[@LIJ]

Thanks Kristy- I hope it works out!

[@Travelswiththebestie]

Can we get a house tour once y’all are all moved in so curious to see how y’all used the apartment

[@LIJ]

You sure can - we want to wait until we've got it all in order like we want it :)

[@my__channel]

"My Own Road"! This is a memorable song that I sang in chorus when I was in junior high school! The lyrics of this song are very beautiful…:⁠-⁠) ♪"It's a road that you pave by yourself, so just take it one step at a time"

[@fransisco5748]

Such a beautiful, blessed family. Hope I can create one like you 🧑👱👶

[@LIJ]

I hope so too!

[@joykoch5627]

Can hardly wait to see the girls conducting in next week’s video!

[@LIJ]

Yes indeed!

[@youcanletgox3]

It has been nearly 3 years since I moved to my current apartment and the unpacking part makes me never want to move again (seriously, why can't movers also unpack everything?! I'd pay extra!). The new apartment is coming along nicely, you all have made great use of the space. I know you said it's smaller than your previous home, but maybe you're all just incredible organizers cause it looks bigger to me despite all of the stuff already set up!

[@edenassos]

What do you mean? Quite a few of them do, for a fee.

[@sansfausansfau4544]

Beatifoul new uniforme❤

[@user-pi8ly8kq3h]

子供たちの成長が､私の楽しみですよ❤️

[@user-lw8jj2gu5g]

私の人生では実家を出てから２０歳台で結婚しましたが計6回の引っ越しを経験し現在の終の住処であろうある場所に住んでます。動画を見ていて慌ただしい休む暇がないと、言ったかんじですね。でも箱から物を出してある場所に納める、ここがいいかな？イヤ！あちらの方がいいかな？ウーンどうしょう！これだけでも夢が有り希望も湧いてくる？事でしょうね。新居で新しい発見、出会い、経験、が待ち受けていますよ！次回予告の動画！何か悲しいこと（涙する場面がありそう）が有りそうなので見る時はハンカチを（タオルも）用意してます。涙腺が弱いので！

[@飯倉学]

かっこいいじゃないですか！。

[@A.V1611_BIBLEBELIEVER]

My apartment complex informed us about 2 weeks ago we have to move to a bigger apartment. we have about a month before we move so your videos have really been relatable. I remember making lasagna with my mom when I was 6 so good. Love the videos they are my go to after work every Friday! May Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior continue to bless your wonderful family!❤️

[@user-ff7kr5bd9m]

無事にお引越しされたんですね！ よかったです😊荷物の整理が大変ですが、ママさんは上手にお片付けされていますね！ 私もちょうど自転車を買いました！自転車は快適ですよね！ 寒暖差があるので体調に気をつけてくださいね🍀

[@harukikurogane9539]

引っ越しは、４回経験しましたが、大変ですよね。 I've moved 4 times, and it's been tough.

[@ピーちゃん-f1h]

お疲れ様でした👍

[@jpnkouhei1767]

Sara-chan's transfer this time makes her feel so sad that she has had a fun school life with Sarah-chan's friends from the 1st grade of elementary school 3 years ago to the middle of the current 3rd grade, Right.😢 I hope Sarah-chan, Joshua, Anna, and Rebecca have a great time at the new school with their new friends.✨🎶

[@LIJ]

Thanks - it was really hard for the older girls too because they left some of their friends that they've had since kindergarten!

[@jpnkouhei1767]

@@LIJ Older sisters are lonely to leave their friends who have been together since kindergarten, right😢 But, there is a wonderful PAZ church, so it would be nice if they could meet their friends at that church from time to time!✨🎶

[@fana2803]

Sara-chan's words "The clouds are crying" It's a wonderful word.let me use it too🥰 I feel like Anna-chan and Becca-chan have grown up a lot in just a few weeks🤗 Mama-chan, are you tired? I am very worried.Please take care of yourself. 今回も素敵なエピソードでした。来週の動画が待ち遠しいです。ネイトさんの素晴らしい編集とわかりやすいお話が私はとっても大好きです。ありがとう😊 Have a nice weekend!☀🚴📸🌷

[@sansfausansfau4544]

Good look my kids!👍👍👍👍✨💕

[@saikooki5081]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@和枝四宮]

外国での、引越したいへんですね。ごくろうさまです。お母様、がんばりましたね。ほんとうに、おつさかれさまです。

[@松尾和敏-g5i]

とにかく逞しい、この一家は。更に、子どもがいい子ばかり。何か、昔の日本の家庭を思い出した。いま、日本人は躾を忘れ、子どもを甘やかすことばかり。この一家は、模範となる家族である。幸あれ❗

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

Havng the perfect furnitura can be stressing I guess. I moved to a place that has very low walls on the sides where the angled roof starts and so I have a too tall nightstand since my bed is extremly low (only like 20cm from the ground) and my matress is like 10cm tall so having a 68cm nightstand while the angled wall starts at 70cm is rough hehe, but luckly for me my lightswitch is just 3 steps out of the bed away if I need light

[@A.V1611_BIBLEBELIEVER]

Dad Jokes on point !😂

[@LIJ]

We aim to please 😂

[@juliegarbs4018]

I LOVE YOUR FAMILY. CAN I COME BE YA'LLS NANNy??? Ya'll just make me smile.

[@joe0212]

❤

[@ウーロン-d4o]

ライター家のラザニア、美味しそ～😀

[@nontanmon]

positive

[@bethbarclay855]

So cute. “For the sake of our marriage “ lol.

[@千葉良樹]

さ～て来週の金曜ファミリードラマ劇場は 双子の指揮者の巻 ってな感じかな(笑)

[@shams7435]

Love you from 🇮🇶💕

[@井上修-h8w]

パパさん、ママさん引っ越しご苦労様。6人家族だから荷物も多いよね。下の2人は早速転校、上の2人はちょっと後で転校ね。早く学校に慣れてね。

[@nsx2807]

1:45 返信ってルースがやってたの？ てっきりネイトがやってると思った。 嬉しいね😊

[@LIJ]

ルースは実名で返信しています。

[@edenassos]

You should fasten those shelves for when the earthquake hits.

[@rachelcookie321]

In Japan is it required to change schools if you move out of the enrolment area? Or did you just move too far away to commute? I had to move a few times as a kid in primary school and except when we moved countries, most of the moves were within the same town so even though I was closer to other schools, I could still go to the same school with my friends because it was only a 10 minute drive.

[@ぶ乙]

In public school, we have a school area, and if you move out of it, you have to go to a school in that school area. (It’s to ensure kids don’t have to move too far for safety, as in Japan kids are expected to commute without parents) But a kid in my elementary school stayed in my school even after moving out of the school area, so I guess it depends? Im not too sure

[@LIJ]

We are just too far from the schools to make it work well.

[@lily-hk1gk]

When I was in 4th grade I moved to a different town but I didn't want to change school so my parents drove me to school every morning and I took the bus home from school. so it isnt required but I guess most kids just change to a closer school cuz its easier to commute.

[@ぶ乙]

@@LIJ I hope your kids have a great time in the new school!

[@Quila1125]

@@ぶ乙 ya here in u.s ur supposed to go to school where u live. i guess its to insure all kids in the district can go. cause my coworker lives right outside the district but only few blocks from her moms house. she didnt want her son going to school district whetre they live so they send everything to her moms house and she takes him their on way work. i guess if go to cathelic school or private it doesnt matter where u live i guess

[@slylynx8984]

i would like to see the full video of the conducting at the live event part :3

[@LIJ]

Next week ;)

[@slylynx8984]

@@LIJ yey 👍😊

[@enanduke9700]

Fiquei a pensar: como ela aprendeu comandar o coral tão rápido? Depois lembrei que ela já domina a música.

[@user-dk6re8wi6e]

凄い、指揮者やってる😊

[@user-wr3vl7dx4w]

集合住宅だと、子供がうるさいとか苦情を言ってくる住人が多いので心配です。

[@motoscimani5572]

Meninas Cantoras de Petropolisが好きでよく聞いていました。

[@eleonorerch5102]

Hello, I hope you're all doing good! I was wondering what's the name of the song sung by the choir at the end? Sounds amazing, looking forward to the next video :)

[@LIJ]

I think it's called "My Own Road." It's in the next episode of Life in Japan.

[@eleonorerch5102]

@@LIJ Thanks!!

[@Yannie31]

The new place is looking good! I’m wondering if the mesh around the buildings is permanent or are they just painting or repairing something? I’ve never seen that before. Hopefully the kids enjoy their new schools just as much as old ones ☺️

[@ruthreutter8355]

They are painting and refinishing the balconies. It will be done at the end of the year!

[@cantabile-cantabile]

転校すると環境に対応できないことが多くあります。子供たちとの対話をしっかりしてあげてくださいね＾＾ 自分も小学校３年２年学期から新しい学校スタートでしたが都市から田舎と環境が変わりすぎて全てが変わってしまい、両親も助けてくれず大変でした。