The Next Chapter 📖 of Life in Japan EP 258

April in Japan is the time of new beginnings, and for us with a new house, a new school year and the blooming of the sakura, it's a brand new chapter for our Life in Japan.
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[@streetcat3411]

For your four children, the anime-like local fields with a waterway and Sakura, and the thrills under the train tracks will be nostalgic childhood memories...

[@LIJ]

It's certainly become a family tradition each year!

[@puppyear1363]

Dadi is a good teacher and mom is always hard worker ❣️

[@judithc0622]

My mother would say “only boring people get bored”… and I carried that into my parenting as well. I’d find a floorboard that needed cleaning for anyone bored.😂😂😂

[@LIJ]

I hadn't thought of cleaning floorboards! That's awesome :)

[@chrissiecarr5721]

Your videos are always so bright and cheerful, thank you ,I’d love to be your neighbour and Japan is so beautiful too😘👵🏻🇦🇺

[@LIJ]

Thank you very much!

[@peko7446]

Joshua did a good job filming while you were driving. Good steady hands. One of the things I'd like to do is view the sakura in Japan.

[@LIJ]

I was amazed when I got the footage! He knew what to do and didn't move about too abruptly.

[@juliegarbs4018]

I loved it when you said Oh are you bored I can find a lot of things for you to do. That was so my mom back in my day. I just laughed. I love ya'll!

[@愛てんぐ]

子供達は大人になって、この季節のこの桜を訪れることでしょう。

[@nikkibun89]

Sakura season is so beautiful. I am so glad the kids enjoy school love seeing their excitement! Can't believe a month has already passed, time really does fly! Happy Weekend you guys!

[@appleg9830]

The kids are really great at helping out !😊

[@markymiuwer]

Now that I think about it, I remember the big fuss we all had over class changes and seat changes when we advanced to the next grade.＾＾

[@maliayha2]

Sakura season was my favorite living in Japan, when we moved to Maryland and I saw their blooming here everywhere like in Japan it made me so happy. We have two peak blooming here first the Yoshino Sakura trees and then the Kwanzan Sakura trees. This week in my neighborhood the Kwanzan are in peak blooming and is magestic 🌸💕 my children and I passeamos pelo bairro para ver as flores e tirar muitas fotos☺️🌸💕 I hope we can go back to Japan one day to experience Sakura season once again🌸💕 Deus abencoe ❤️

[@ilovedollaramapham]

It's like 2:55 in the morning here Vancouver BC Canada I am so excited can't wait to watch this episode

[@GOMBE3]

Wish you a good and peaceful sleep on Saturday(s)!

[@dianechaniewski293]

Thank you for always sharing pieces of your life with us. They are so joyful! I look forward to your uploads each week. ^_^

[@janchow88]

I live in an area with 2 blooming times for Sakura. The light pink ones bloomed a few weeks ago. Now the dark pink ones are in bloom. Arrival of spring…YIPPEE! Have a great year

[@TOMOTOMOROH]

May your happiness continue🌸🌸🌸

[@katherinecrain896]

I like the addition of the chapters. Also, the window behind the table looks like it has a lovely view! The Sakura are beautiful!

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

12:55 reminds me of the street in my city here in Germany, where there are a ton of pink cherry trees. I mainly love the one where someone hung a lot lamps into it, that makes it look pretty special and unique

[@chiharufromusa]

Hi, from South Carolina! Thank you for sharing my town’s Sakura. It's so beautiful and feels peaceful. Haven't seen them for 10 years since we can only visit Japan when my children's school has summer break.

[@Bezanie]

Same with my mom. You dare say you're bored, she would have you helping in the kitchen or outside chopping wood or some kind of yard work. I hope it rains soon here. Snow is nice, but it's Spring now! 😂

[@sama-eg3ul]

いつも拝見させていただいてます！ 桜は曇りの日が1番ピンク色が映えると言われてるので、また来年桜が咲いた時に思い出していただけたら嬉しいです👍🌸

[@ChrisDragon531]

I miss Japan. The word "bored" wasn't allowed in my house when I was a kid, my parents would find something for my siblings and I to do if that was the case, haha.

[@daylecb]

The house is looking great! Stylish and comfortable! Can’t wait for the house tour, the Sakura was beautiful.

[@LIJ]

Thank you!! 😊

[@toshiken100]

新しい家に新学期の時に桜が満開！perfect!

[@gruenewolke]

Ooooo My heart almost stopped when the train was coming 🚂 😮😊

[@samrutster]

One last Sunday this week at amazing PAZ church before we leave back to the US. Watching this video is hard, because May and I will miss Japan and the church so much! Your videos will be even more precious to me after we leave❤️ Thank you for your incredible content!

[@LIJ]

Aww thanks so much. We're going to miss you all!

[@rawlyroo5975]

This video had all the happy such a blessing to share this thanks ❤

[@LIJ]

Our pleasure!

[@user-yi2gp8wr2s]

満開の桜🌸を満喫していただけて、良かったです👍

[@britannia55]

Great choir, I sing with the Games Maker choir from the 2012 London Olympics,

[@LIJ]

Wow! What an experience that must have been!

[@Zaakt]

The « bored » thing is such a dad thing 😂 My dad used to be the same : « Have you read your Bible ? Have you played outside ? Come help me with … » I’m still cured many years later and finding things to do all the time ! Do I have to prepare my husband to say it too with our future children or is it given by the Holy Spirit ? 😆

[@LIJ]

I think it's a parent thing! Ha ha!

[@Amari_900]

I Love Your Channel... Beautiful Happy Family Subscriber in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@LIJ]

Thanks! We would love to visit South Africa someday!

[@danhill1186]

Episode after episode you treat us to beautiful images! The Sakura season must be such a magical time in Japan 🌸 I love your annual tradition of visiting that bridge area - I remember the place from past episodes, I think!

[@user-rk4hm3wl8o]

家族愛がとても素晴らしい🎉みんなのニコニコ顔が、羨ましいくらい❤

[@napaea9460]

@12:22 that is just the dreamiest shot EVER!!! 🌸

[@LIJ]

Sakura is magical! :)

[@jantravis4616]

I got a joke for you all. Why did Godzilla go to Japan in the spring? To see the cherry blossoms Sakura 😂😊 The trees are very beautiful and awesome. Awesome views.

[@babushsophie]

Hi guys, from California 👋❤️👋 We love your videos!! What a great family!! We'll visit Japan at the beginning of October. We would love to meet you all!!❤️❤️❤️!!!!

[@LIJ]

Oh please come by on a Sunday to Paz Church and introduce yourself to us! So many people come by just to say hi - we love it!

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Congratulations on your unpacking/ settling in milestone!! I think one month is quite efficient!

[@homer0boy]

I came from Tennessee to Paz coffee shop yesterday and was the only English speaker in the place. Just took a shot that I might see you there.

[@八村昭子]

桜が素晴らしくきれいに咲き誇ってますね✨ 桜の花が大量に散るときは、日本語で花吹雪っていうときがありますよ✨✨

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

I live in the UK and the cherry blossom is so pretty here in the shared garden. (Don’t ask about the neighbours)

[@aoi3338]

ママが作る料理どれも美味しそうですが、ラザニアがとても美味しそうだったので作り方を教えてほしいです🍕 2階の部屋も見てみたい

[@nicolebeukelnielsen1625]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! I definitely need them more after I’ve moved to Japan on my own ♥️

[@LIJ]

Oh! If you’re in the Tokyo area, please visit us at Paz Church and introduce yourself!

[@nicolebeukelnielsen1625]

@@LIJ Thank you so much, that’s so sweet of you! 🙏🏻

[@侍ダー]

「サラ」が可愛すぎだけどアナもベッカもジョシュアも可愛い！

[@lynxeyes3690]

Fun video, really enjoyed your children’s enthusiasm and realistic vibes. It’s fun to see them so playful.

[@LIJ]

Thank you so much!

[@kiii2822]

なんで可愛い素敵な🌸ショット📸💚 いつ見ても今しかない最高な家族時間⏳。

[@pjguitar15]

One of the happiest families I've seen~

[@oceanstaiga5928]

I Love that waveboards/ripsticks are still a thing 😍 I rode mine daily during summer break. And now I’m old and too scared to fall haha

[@Irukadakazusa]

幸せな家族のひとコマに見入って、繰り返し2度見ました。 先々例えばサラちゃんの子供がこのビデオを見たなら、じいさんばあさん、おばさんおじさん、自分の母親の子供の頃がどんな風に見えるんだろう？ って取り留めも無い事を考えてしまいました。

[@user-jd7gb2xt5h]

丁度、桜が満開の頃に深夜の多摩川沿いを車で桜の歌を流しながら走りましたが 何度も通って見なれてる筈なのにポロリと来ました(笑) ふと今まで桜を見た回数よりもこれから見れるであろう回数の方が少ないんだなと気付きました(笑) いつも家族総出で楽しくも美しい動画をありがとうございます👍 これからもよろしくお願いいたします🙏

[@LIJ]

人生は桜の花のように過ぎていく！ これは私たち全員にとって良い教訓だ！

[@suzyq6767]

I'm a grandma now. "bored" was also forbidden. They learned quickly to find interesting things to do. Jigsaw puzzles are better than scrubbing floors, but so are exploring outdoors or indoor games, books, and toys.

[@nyarome3]

今年の春は天候不順でしたね。もう既に初夏のような感じになってきました。暑いです。ｗ

[@iiraingirlii]

Someday I will see the Sakura one day 😢

[@LIJ]

Yes!!!

[@ワタル-h3n]

笑顔の多い仲良し家族ですね。😊　桜がよく似合ってました！　新学期体調に気を付けて頑張って下さいね！

[@angelicasoup638]

お疲れ様でした、ありがとうございました。

[@michaelleary9233]

I got the only male teacher in my elementary school when I was Sarahs age, very interesting experience, he treated you more like an adult than the mama chan type female ones. Glad Anna got a teacher who knows as much English as she does!

[@lmusicclipjp]

I love your countries American ROCK. Especially I like 80s Rock sound. 😊Have a nice Japanese life and enjoy.

[@ゆなゆななゆなゆ]

こんなに綺麗な水の川が街中にあるなんてびっくり。

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@jojiwakabayashi9301]

近くに桜いっぱいの場所あって羨ましい！

[@bjjikeda2529]

サクラね咲く頃に家族と撮った写真。思い出に刻まれますよ。

[@user-kc8te8jk5o]

子供達大きくなりましたね 違う文化圏で家族力を合わせてどんな困難も乗り越え楽しんでほしいです。

[@Youjatube1-dv9ol]

今年は、晴れた日の桜が少なかったな もうすでに、来年が楽しみになってます・・・

[@RamBeloeZlato]

Element Shorts are your typical scooter riding coats up and cheers buddies.

[@naomiozawa1502]

このお家だと、おじいちゃん、おばあちゃんもゆっくり過ごせそうだね😊

[@LIJ]

そう、私たちは家族にとって居心地のいい場所を持ちたいのだ！

[@RagnarokArrives]

The choir looked awesome. I was hoping you would link the livestream from the coffee shop but I couldn't find it. Otherwise, hurray for enjoying a new chapter in your life in Japan. May blessings come your way. The kids seemed happy with their new teachers.

[@LIJ]

Yes, it wasn't a church event but it was a private event - so there was paid admission for that event (in person and online)!

[@simonemoreno4324]

Is the backyard big enough for a swimming pool for the kids❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LIJ]

That's their wish for sure!

[@Chako-do1jc]

二ヶ領用水の桜🌸見応えがあってとても美しいですよね〜❤👍 腰をかがめて南武線の下を通る時、毎年ぶつからないかドキドキしながら歩いてます🤣💕 仲良し元気ファミーlove😘

[@かず-s1k]

May the powers of God be with you on your family life in Japan.

[@iiraingirlii]

Great video :)

[@LIJ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-hc8xm6bp7q]

さらちゃんかわいすぎる

[@Doodlebirds1]

Last year of JHS for the older girls. That’s flown by very fast. Sarah’s sounding more grown up as well. It’s crazy to see how much they’ve all grown.

[@user-dk6re8wi6e]

クラス替えるのドキドキ感、いいね😊

[@user-dj9mw6rk5q]

静岡県三島市にある源平川に似ていて驚きました！🌸🦆🚃素敵なスポットですね✨🌸

[@LIJ]

その地域について何か情報をお持ちですか？ 訪れたら楽しそうですね！

[@naolavin4336]

2ヶ月くらい前に登録させて頂いた者です＾＾ 色々KZbinを登録していますがその中でも大好きなファミリーの動画です！ 本当にいい家族ですね！観ていてとても幸せな気持ちになります＾＾ 次回の動画配信も楽しみです！

[@LIJ]

コメントありがとう !

[@ZEN51075]

こいにさくらに電車…最高な場所ですね🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@user-nz5kw4nk7u]

オレンジジュース🍹の自動販売機 名古屋でも見つけましたが500¥でした

[@rachaeldunn5696]

Hi from Australia, could you tell me the name of the path you walk along that goes under the railway line. Heading to Tokyo soon and would love to see it. Thanks

[@LIJ]

It's by the Shukugawara station: en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/cherry-trees-in-full-bloom-in-shukugawara/19697

[@jessiericej]

I love that under train trail thank you bless you made me happy ☺️☺️☺️ bless I'm christian from Portland Oregon wish to visit your church if I have guts to fly like an 🦅🦅🦅🦅 eagle

[@eugeniazamora9474]

Love your videos!!!!

[@野田悦子-m5h]

お嬢様達大きく成りましたね❤素直に成長して楽しみですよ❤ご両親の人柄が良いからなのでしょう😮🥰

[@SooKyung05estelle05sookyungx]

Hello ! Great video 🥰 Twins are already spending their 3 years of middle school, is it last? !

[@kimikoikeda8577]

How long does it take from new house to their schools???

[@insiderevolverstudios]

We are excited to have launched our channel for our move to the Philippines in August. We are praying to come visit you all at your church next year, and worship with you all....I will bring my guitar!! Lol

[@bjjyokohama]

Hello from Victoria BC canada!!

[@simonemoreno4324]

If school starts in April when is summer vacation in Japan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LIJ]

Basically August - but with homework!

[@paulafota9013]

Hey sound like cranberry blossoms in wisconsin their beautiful

[@spikecandy2460]

Now that you live in a house, you need to get a puppy😁

[@LIJ]

Thanks!

[@stefaniemartin7262]

We do the same thing with bored..lol

[@モグ太郎-m7m]

ジョシュア君とサラさんは大人の顔になってきていますね。 アングロサクソン系は成長が早い？

[@Ju-os8ul]

新居🏠窓も大きく広くて、素敵ですね😊✨ママ、パパ子供達も落ちついて来た頃ですかね？パパさん、『退屈はありません』 と、お手伝いも家族の一員として当然の事というように、良い子育てをされていて憧れます！（私は反省(-｡-; ）桜🌸のレポート、毎年楽しみで癒されます。桜🌸と、用水路の水の流れと鯉、電車🚃、素敵なスポットで、お子さん達との写真📷絵になりますねー💕（同じ川崎住みなのに、教えてもらってます😅）素敵な家族での時間🥰 大切なことを教えてもらってます😌✨

[@LIJ]

本当にありがとう！

[@harukikurogane9539]

南武線ですね。😊

[@omarimorimo]

稲田公園、二ヶ領用水！😆

[@IM_SKELETOR]

Get this dude a real skateboard asap!!! Go Joshua !

[@OooUvUooO]

9:37 It's really beautiful! Where is the place?

[@LIJ]

en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/cherry-trees-in-full-bloom-in-shukugawara/19697

[@izaya2022]

Thank you for great episodes always! I enjoy each time. I have a question about the camera. Which camera are you using for shooting this? I’m very interesting in your shooting gears!

[@LIJ]

The main camera is the venerable Sony FX6, a real documentary monster. Then I use a handful of other cameras in different situations (such as Sony A74, iPhone 15 Pro Max, GoPro, drone, etc)

[@izaya2022]

@@LIJThank you for your reply! I really appreciate it!

[@nedyopinion9495]

こんばんは🌇

[@還暦オヤジ-n8l]

日本の桜は特別ですよね海外からも桜目当てで来日されてますよね🎉お子さんも成長されたのでスタート動画変更されては🫣

[@norabarnes9235]

Yeah, don't say you're bored xD say you're under stimulated. Bc "bored" implies what you have isn't interesting therefor cleaning, but under stimulated implies you haven't found the right stimulation for your current moment! XDD

[@chrisjackowski591]

You guys moved out to new places frequently. I thought buying a place would be the most sense when you have a big family.

[@annafroven8813]

If any of my kids says that they are bored, I just tell them to find something to do. Kids only benefits from being bored, I will not give them something to do, they need to find it out by them selves.

[@LIJ]

That's what's so great about giving them something to do if they say they're bored! They won't say they are bored anymore, but they will still feel bored. Instead of declaring to everyone that they're bored, they will go a find something to do or come ask us if we need help. It's a win win :)

[@おさるさん-g5u]

一つ質問。日本に移住してよかったか？

[@LIJ]

そう、ここに住んでいてよかった！

[@おさるさん-g5u]

@@LIJ そっか。なら、よかった。アメリカはアメリカでいいとこあるが。治安がな。