Moving Out - An Emotional Goodbye | Life in Japan Episode 179

Moving day has come, so we pack up and say an emotional goodbye to our home of 8 1/2 years.
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[@ConditionGreen]

この御家族に変わらぬ素晴らしい 日々が訪れますように...

[@JapanDream808]

What a beautiful tribute to your old place. A lot of people like me watched your kids grow up in that house. I too shed some tears on this episode. Wishing you and your family all the best in your next chapter. Aloha from Yokohama🤙

[@LIJ]

Thanks for sharing

[@Fortnitegirl65]

Rich family

[@rybackhi]

自分も何度か海外に引っ越し住んできたので、異国の地での生活が大変なのが良く分かります。 約８年間この家でみんな大きく成長しましたね。最後はなんだか自分も泣けちゃいました。 ライターさん一家が日本を愛してくれて、これからもずっと居てくれるといいな。

[@darknessbroadcast4139]

別に日本を愛そうがお前と関係ないでしょ。結びついてないよ

[@hjj-zj2lc]

@@darknessbroadcast4139 願望と自分とが結びつく必要ある？

[@nekosamurai9464]

@@darknessbroadcast4139 結びつこうが何だろうがお前に関係ない て言われるぜ？

[@user-qr7ns4qf5e]

@@darknessbroadcast4139俺の好きな動画を汚すなよ。それと、素敵なコメントもよごすなよ。もう！

[@森野クマ-i7k]

息子さん、日本語での朗読凄いですね。子供は天才ですね。

[@坂あつ-m5h]

お引越し大変でしたね。おつかれさまでした。最後の思い出の詰まったお家とのお別れは寂しいですね。見事な編集に感動しました。新たな家でもたくさんいい事がありますように。動画楽しみにしてます。

[@6rule886]

大人とは別の大変さが子供達にはあります😢 保護者にはわからない彼ら彼女らだけのストーリーが沢山詰まった場所を去る事、新しい土地で新しい素敵な出会いが訪れる事を祈っています🙏

[@mawa9572]

日本の四季や気候がよく見える素敵な場所だったので寂しさもありますが、きっと皆さんならまた新しい家で最高の楽しい生活が出来るはず！ 転校経験したことありますが、やはりしばらくは緊張続きです。 こどもたちのケア頑張ってください😄

[@大輔-b6r]

引っ越しは大変だと思いますお疲れさまでした。 エンディングを見ていたら、もらい泣きしそうになりました。 引っ越しの日朝焼けが綺麗で、これから明るく楽しい生活の始まりを予感するようでした。新居での動画も楽しみにしています。

[@1qazxcvbnmlp09oknxsw2]

私はこれまでに10回以上引越しを経験し、昨年の春に故郷へ戻って来ました。時々懐かしく思い出して、Google Mapで以前住んでいたアパートやマンションを探して当時と比べてどのように変化したか調べたり、旅行や出張のついでに立ち寄ってみたりしています。新天地でのご家族皆様ご活躍、健康をお祈りしています。

[@吉川幸亮-m9v]

お引越し、ご苦労様です ルースママさん、お疲れ様でした、お子様達の成長此れからも 配信楽しみにしております パパさん、お疲れ様、でした

[@ene8894]

思い出の動画とピアノで、他人の私でも感慨深いものがあった

[@noliben1212]

まるで私自身の大切な場所とお別れするような気持ちで観てました。 新しい地でもライター家のみなさんが変わらず、笑顔でいてくれることを願っています！

[@elteescat]

I'm guessing the hardest part is for the kids to have to say goodbye to their school friends! Also, YOU saying goodbye to that amazing view! And Mamma Chan saying goodbye to the bigger kitchen! But starting all over in a new place is exciting! And I hope you love it just as much as the old place!

[@LIJ]

Aw thanks so much!

[@elteescat]

@@d.3984 💜💜

[@houjicha104]

たくさんの思い出を胸に新しいお家でも楽しき我が家を過ごせますよう。

[@user-ff7kr5bd9m]

無事に引っ越しが完了してよかったですね😊お疲れ様でした！ 思い出沢山のお家とお別れは寂しいでね。私も思わず涙ぐんでしまいました🥹新しいお家での生活が楽しみですね。

[@BMarie774]

Japanese moving companies are so impressive that I actually have watched videos on them just because I find it so fascinating. They can also come in and pack up your entire house, somehow do so extremely quickly, efficiently, and organized, and if I remember correctly some will also set up your new house. I might be misremembering that, however.

[@ネオン09]

I'm Japanese.They are Japanese more than me.I like this video.Beautiful and greatful.Thank you.

[@LIJ]

Thank you very much!

[@y.8452]

ボロ泣きです 大所帯は大変💦ママさんお疲れ様 アナちゃんとベッカちゃんとサラちゃん見てると大草原の小さな家（Little House on the Prairie）思い出す～ローラとキャリー♡ パパさんママさんもね 新しい場所からの動画楽しみにしています。

[@ヤックル-m6d]

Her piano is amazing.

[@user-xm6vl8ud5r]

第一章の終わりですね、サラちゃん、の涙が、物語の、すべてなのでしょう。引っ越し、学校の、転校、友達との、別れ、、しかし、また、新しい生活と、新しい出会いが、待っているでしょう。

[@高一-s2j]

お引っ越し、お疲れ様でした😊8年間の思い出とお別れですね😢これからは新しい思い出をみんなで沢山作って行きましょう😊👋がんばれー💥👊😃

[@benf6387]

Bittersweet for sure. May God bless the life you have in the new home and the kids in their new school!

[@ciarahershey943]

I agree with Sarah, moving out can be really sad, but the sadness is a testament to all the joy and happiness you had in the past eight years! Wishing you all a great new beginning!

[@jjsinger3851]

What a fine positive example you give us in how to work through the many life challenges we face. You truly made the best of closing one chapter and opening another. God bless you and your precious family!

[@LIJ]

Wow, thank you! You too

[@MrOhimodeporoporo]

家の前を通る時は心の中で「がんばれ～」って応援してました。 もうあそこにはいないのか・・・

[@bryonybishton8805]

Good luck on the move. Good luck at your new schools.

[@246yanne2]

引っ越しお疲れ様でした 多摩川の映像が見れなくなると思うとちょっとさびしいです 新天地で良い出会いがあると良いですね

[@hjj-zj2lc]

最後のムービーで自分も色々思い出して泣いちゃいました...人生のひとつの節目ですね、これからのご家族の暮らしに幸あれ。

[@user-em5dk8vw6j]

コロナのときに初めてこのチャンネルに出会いました☺️ それから毎週楽しみに見てました あなたの家から見た朝日も夕日もわたしたちは忘れません😊 子供たちが新しく出会える環境がステキなものになりますよーに😊

[@ME-iy1cq]

素晴らしいNEXT EPISODEが待っていますように！🐱

[@joycedduk]

Who is cutting onions? Hoping the transition will be really smooth, especially for the kids. 🙏

[@孫ちゃんのじいじ]

引越しご苦労様です　住んだ所を離れるのは寂しい物ですよね

[@kiyoyokohamacity]

思い出がいっぱいつまった家からの旅立ち。こっちも泣けてきました。でも新しい家での生活も素晴らしい思い出が出来そうですね！

[@SatoruWata]

空っぽの家で、思いでだけが走馬灯のように😳... わかるわかる... 僕まで泣いちゃった😂💦

[@brucehutcheson5302]

This was a hard episode to watch today and I shed tears. I hope you, Ruth and family are enjoying your new home.

[@LIJ]

Thanks so much!

[@luisahirsch5654]

Oh my gosh, what an emotional video! I know it is hard to leave a place after being there for so long! I remember as a child missing our old home when we moved. Wishing you and your family lots of wonderful new memories at your new home and a smooth transition for all! God bless all of you and your new home! 🙏

[@堀井潤一-k9j]

新しいところで、たくさんの友達、たくさんの楽しい思い出が出来ますように😊

[@anamei9]

This made me tear up. My husband and I just had to make a move from a place we lived in for three years. It’s emotional to leave a way of life behind. Now I’m in a new city, with new coworkers, new friends, and a bigger apartment. Life goes on ❤️

[@LIJ]

Life does go on

[@npcwizard5333]

I cried. I feel so many emotions at once. I think of the contrast of homes we are leaving. Yours: loving, whole, safe, filled with memories of cherishing each other. Mine: controlling, broken, unsafe, filled with memories of fighting and torment. It makes me reflect on how I will truly feel leaving my home. And it makes me truly happy that your sadness is held up under a foundation of kindness and godliness. It gives me a space to understand how one can feel and gives me context to feel. Leaving my church family feels this way. I had been struggling to place my emotions and now I understand. It’s bittersweet. Happy and sad. I pray for smooth transitions and fullness of peace in the process for each one of your family members. ❤

[@LIJ]

When making this video, I realized I was going through the stages of grieving. I had never thought of a move that way, but it's true. It's a time of big change, and many of those changes are good! I pray for a good move for you too.

[@ゆめゆめ-m4y]

大変でしたね。よくみんな頑張りました👍

[@leepomoka]

大変な時に楽しむ想像力の豊かさ！　何て素敵な子供達と そこに着眼点を持てるパパさん🎵 本当素敵なファミリーです☺

[@ND-ev6zz]

I can't say I envy moving. Having spent a career in the military, I learned not to accumulate. I learned that during my second assignment. I got into a moving rhythm after my third assignment. I wish you all the best in your new home 🥳

[@LIJ]

Having not moved for 8 1/2 years, we did accumulate a lot of stuff! At least we were able to get rid of much of it, as it was mostly for when the kids were smaller and for living in that particular home.

[@kayocartonilho1815]

So much stuff to organize, Ruth have much work to do and much patience.

[@RF-hb3uw]

すごく気持ちがわかる。でもyoutubeのおかげで思い出がたくさん記録されている。

[@landhausidyll3185]

Gosh I am tearing up. So much good memories! Also I miss being in Japan. My last time there was in May 2019, then Covid came. We have been a repeat regular visitors there every year, 3 months stay for over 40 years! (except whenever my husband is invited as a guest professor at a university in Tokyo, then 2 years 🙂). Hoping our plans next year pushes through as long as Japan won't close again.

[@LIJ]

Please visit us at Paz Coffee Shop when you're able to visit again!

[@killbot86]

Not surprised the movers worked so fast. The Japanese are known for their work ethic and efficiency 👍👍👍

[@TheKerokitty]

We loved living on the 7th floor of our apartment because though noise was hard to manage we had NO issues with bugs through the seasons, which is always a challenge in Japan! We hope your move will yield an flood of new blessings for your family as you embark upon this new adventure Reutter style. We look forward to it. 頑張ってください!

[@LIJ]

Thanks so much! I'm hope the bug part is true for us too! Ha ha!

[@suzannaplinke7784]

Moving has been a huge deal for me several times. Belgium to Canada, Canada to New Zealand , New Zealand to Australia and then lastly Australia back to Canada. All for work. De cluttering was the hardest. At least setting up rentals, utilities and wifi was in English.

[@rastusbojangles]

As a military air force brat, I really feel the excitement they have with moving. Theres a certain excitement to moving to a new place. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@jayphillips4942]

What a great video, was a nice tribute to where you used to live, it is hard to leave everything and move somewhere new but God has plans and your new place well hopefully hold many special memories are you

[@LIJ]

Thank you so much!

[@田中肇-l3r]

幸あれ。

[@mc9517]

KZbin’s algorithm brought me to your channel! We just went through the same ordeal/joy ourselves at the end of August. The last part encapsulated our feelings as well when we moved out. All the best to you and your family!

[@LIJ]

I'm so glad you gave it a chance- thanks for commenting!

[@yasuyo1122]

一つ前に拝見した動画で、引っ越しされたのかな？と思ってたいましたがやはりそうでしたね。お疲れ様でした！ジョシュアくんのほんよみとても上手です！

[@harikofu7569]

I have watched your videos for several years. Moving out of a house full of memories is a sad experience. Create a new home, a new life, and many new memories.

[@LIJ]

Thank you.

[@Canarywharfdebz]

It's always emotional moving but soon you will settle into your new residence! The kids are young so they will adapt relatively easily to their new schools. I just realized was Josh before in Japan?! 😊😊Wishing you all peace, happiness and joy in your new place!

[@LIJ]

Joshua was born in Japan - so he only knew that house :). Thanks so much Debby!

[@piperbird7193]

I've had to move 23 times in my life (so far), so I've learned to live with very little stuff. I can be fully packed up and ready to go in a couple of days. But it makes me so anxious to see how much stuff you still have unpacked when you say you've only got a week to go! I'm stressed out for you!

[@LIJ]

That's a LOT of moves!

[@美桜-j8d]

l love this family by Japanese college students

[@LIJ]

Aww thanks :)

[@kuraishi_1956]

とにもかくにもお疲れさまでした。私も仕事上転勤７回しました、（飲食関係で佐世保から那須塩原市の間で） 短い所で１・５年、長い所で７年生活して引っ越しはいつも大変でした、しかし日本を西から東まで引っ越し する事で場所、場所の文化の違いを（特に食べる物）体感する事が出来ました、それにそれらの場所で 友達が出来て、年金生活になって今になっては楽しい思い出です。

[@RagnarokArrives]

May greater joys lie ahead of you at the new place. God bless.

[@LIJ]

Thank you so much!

[@user-pekopeko-nousagi112]

ジョシュアくんの音読上手！

[@昭信田中]

最後のアンドレ・ギャニオン風のBGMがとてもよかったですね！新居ではサラちゃんとジョシュア君が中心になりそうかな。お姉ちゃんお二人はそろそろ思春期！画面には出たがらなくなるお年頃でしょう！いつもライター家から元気をもらっています。特に、ママちゃんからは一番パワーを感じますよ！ありがとうございます！

[@昭信田中]

ライター家、いつか本国に戻る時が来ることでしょう！その時、４人のお子さんの一人でも日本に残って、日本で家族を作ってくれるといいなあ！なんて思います。きっと、日本とアメリカの橋渡しになることでしょう。「一期一会」という四字熟語があります。「一期一会」といえば、わたしの好きなアメリカ映画「フォレスト・ガンプ」が思い浮かびます。いまでも、たまに見ることがあります。その度に、勇気づけられます。主人公のフォレスト、フォレストのママ、幼なじみのジェニー、戦友のバッバ、部隊長のダン中尉、どの人生も人それぞれ。「人生はチョコレートの箱のよう。開けて見るまで分からない」名言ですね！

[@helenfuentes9539]

I got choked up too, unto the new apartment and new journey

[@comarites]

I felt the same way when I moved out of my house. When I saw the empty house, it brought back memories, not of when I moved in, but of the memories that had accumulated. God bless you and your family. I support you as well as your many comments to you😊

[@chocolatsan6885]

ライター家の皆さんが、思い出深いあの家に引っ越した頃、私も同じように、知らない街で新生活を始めていました。８年は長いですね…次の８年も素晴らしい年月でありますように☆

[@jewlkewl1]

Wishing you and your family all of the best in your new home. Make some amazing new memories to share with us all again! Please!

[@braveboldmotherhood]

I watched this video when it came out but I've been meaning to come back and let you know that this really was a sweet tribute to where it all began for you guys. I might've cried my eyes out....no I really did cry my eyes out. 😭🥰

[@LIJ]

We cry every time we watch this one too :)

[@braveboldmotherhood]

@@LIJ Precious times....🥰

[@1949chefjojo]

Happy memories will always remain. 😊

[@mitsuakitominaga6525]

心豊かに過ごしておられるのが、とても素晴らしいです！😎🤞

[@如月二郎-v2k]

流石に沢山の荷物たちですね。名残惜しいお気持ちが一杯だった事でしょう。8年間のお家に、遂にお別れですね。😊

[@mr333333333]

8年6ヶ月かぁ。本当にあっという間だったね😅

[@robinwild1]

Thanks for sharing this emotional time with everyone. As a family we moved house 11 times when our son was growing up. It was gut wrenching every time. My husband retired last week and we are heading into our senior years in a completely foreign country together….and saying good bye to our country as well as our house. We look forward to the future, but it does not cancel out the feelings for the past.

[@LIJ]

God bless you in your new chapter of life!

[@janejones5362]

Military?

[@robinwild1]

@@janejones5362 no, just circumstance

[@vietnam-donot-eat-dogs]

8年間の思い出が いっぱい ある家 別れるのは 悲しかったと思います。 私もこのチャンネルを数年間見てきたから 寂しく思います

[@satoruyamaguchi2]

涙出てきちゃった···(ToT)

[@abhijitmajumder4892]

Noborito is very nice place to live Hope you all the best for your next place.

[@faryalalam7730]

It's so hard, especially for someone who does not understand the Japanese language. But I'm sure it's easy for you all.

[@LIJ]

Nothing easy about it, for sure!

[@NS329]

Good luck on the new place and have fun! It is gonna be alright.

[@line183]

God bless you and your family on this new chapter!! 🙌💛

[@lillycstreeter]

You guys were in that house for a long time and now you guys will be in a new home start new life I wish you guys luck.

[@colleenrodamer9497]

How AWESOME is that that they can read in Japanese totally awesome omg moving is not easy no matter what I’ve move so many times I totally understand GOD Bless y’all from North Texas

[@RiRyn27]

Another Texas watcher! I’m in the DFW area.

[@ritaburleson1224]

You both have a wonderful family. I wanted to have at least 5 children; but had two fantastic kids, now grown with our first Great Grandchild on the way, in the Netherlands. We have 2 precious Step Great Grandchildren...I'm excited for youuns.

[@LIJ]

Wow- first great grandchild on the way!? That's awesome- congratulations!

[@Pakalani03]

I think I will miss your old home. You packed so much love and activities there. I know your kids will make the transition and Ruth will be close to her sister. With that beautiful piano music and your narration, it was like listening to Mr. Rogers (I watched Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood with my daughter when she was small. I just loved him). Hope you take this as the huge compliment I'm giving you. Your always positive and slow way of talking reminds me of him. Too bad it isn't around for your children to watch. Anyhow, look forward to your settling into your new home.

[@LIJ]

Aww thanks so much. I loved watching Mr Rogers when I was a kid :)

[@janicelynn3787]

Nice to see the difference in the Japan and the USA.

[@karmad.twelve6613]

Goodbye to all the wonderful first Japan house memories! Hello to all the newfound ones to come!!

[@malihk97]

Wow, it's bitter sweet whenever moving from one place to another but trust that our Heavenly Father will protect and guide you all 🙏❤️

[@LIJ]

Absolutely!!

[@naomiozawa1502]

玄関のクロス、綺麗にしたのにね。 いっぱい動画見た私も、この家とのお別れ、悲しくて泣いちゃいました。

[@hennahh982]

Moving is always bittersweet! Especially when you've lived somewhere for years, like your past home. However, it's an exciting new journey! I do hope your new home is within walking distance to nature. Congrats on the new home! :)

[@tsps621]

Trust me, you figure out how to have 5 kids share a video game 😉. I was amazed at the efficiency of the movers. I guess that’s why it helps to have boxes mostly the same size. Your ending made me tear up. What sweet memories!

[@LIJ]

Ha ha! Just have to rotate kids, right? Thanks Tanya!

[@CarlsVlogs]

Hi everyone, there is the old saying one door closes and another one opens. And thats very true here:} My hardest time is when i moved from Essex Uk, when i was 11. But you have not moved that far, and the kids are still at the same school. Thanks for sharing, im slowly recovering after hip replacement. Have a great weekend.

[@LIJ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bethbarclay855]

Get ready for new memories.

[@SageTheEnby0]

I wanna learn Japanese for a multiple reason, one is because the grade 8 school curriculum had a unit for Edo Japan and like old Japan. So hehe.

[@gamergramps8450]

😭😭😭🤧 Oh my gosh, the feels. This could've been a 4 part series, from eviction notice to moving into your new house... Finally, a closure! May all of you be protected and blessed in your new home ✌...P.S. the Internet service phone call cracked me up 😄

[@kon2108-i7y]

引っ越しは大変です。疲れが倍増します。ずっと日本に住んで貰えたら嬉しいし、お子様の成長も楽しみにみています❤️🤗

[@keyohyshr8346]

ママchan、お疲れ様でした。新しい家の中がある程度片付いたら温泉にでも浸かって、ゆっくり体を休めてほしいなと思います。子供たちは友達と離れることになって寂しいですね。学区は違うにしても、同じ市内に住むということですので、繋がりが保てたらなと願うばかりです。私も今日、新しいアパートの契約を済ませ、来週に引越しです(広島県から兵庫県に)。お互いの新生活が良い方向に進みますように！

[@user-su3hs1ps4y]

住み慣れたおうちにさよならするの、泣いちゃうね😢

[@mailinmeisen9282]

Um novo capítulo se inicia, cheio de benção, novas conquistas e muita felicidade para essa família maravilhosa! 🥰🥰🥰

[@やまだいも]

サラちゃんが泣いているように見えました。かわいいな。

[@YouTuboooo]

新しい家で素晴らしい思い出を作ってください

[@香織立花]

Thank you so much

[@Tttt28882]

You guys seems to be so sweet to your children

[@leoenakievo8348]

Beautiful family!good luck end peace! Leo.