okinawa (vlog)

[@BattlePantaloons]

Maya's Dad waving made me very happy 1:00

[@doma3554]

Somehow it has a very Dad-like quality to it.

[@slowestjabroni]

3:19, the cutest moment of any vlog ever -- grandpa going "oh ho!!" at the ice creams!

[@joelpww]

Was like SCOREEEE

[@Cron0s91]

PROTECT HIM AT ALL COST

[@AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH]

PROTECT DA BEAN

[@aish125]

Hi, I'm a random Japanese old lady who just found your tiny mic interviews, which are so cute

[@weirdsoupcartoonsyeah]

we love the clothes with stupid logos ❤️

[@marky046]

This entire vlog just felt like an 18 minute hug. I lub it

[@whirlpooltunes]

This is really the perfect way to put it

[@NorroTaku]

omg everything about this feels like old KZbin I'm so taken back and so happy her clothes the filming style and your family omg I'm crying is so beautiful

[@okami3799]

omg maya looks exactly like her dad

[@miles6780]

and she has the same personality as her grandpa

[@theoneandonly1474]

Crazy how genetics work

[@jeremystobingham2362]

@@theoneandonly1474 you must be fun at parties

[@kirkirkiss]

thats racist

[@theoneandonly1474]

@@jeremystobingham2362 thanks

[@reb-fy9qr]

this was so wholesome and happy and adorable

[@vizualwarrior129]

Thank u so much :)) u seem pretty wholesome too 😃👍

[@happylittleacident]

her family dynamic seems so nice and they all look so happy and kind people, great vlog :) made me smile

[@gnhatch]

to be an old man living quietly in japan is my one wish,idc that I'm 23 ill glady skip the next 50 years of my life for it

[@WookieWarriorz]

you can live a quiet and peaceful life nomatter where you are, seek out small communities in rural areas, be kind and helpful to your neighbours and community enguage in local projects and groups and most of all enjoy nature and youll live a long happy life.

[@gnhatch]

@@WookieWarriorz yes or i can be an old man living peacefully in japan while you do that. that's literally my retirement goal.

[@notalanrogers3173]

This isn't Japan, it's Okinawa.

[@cosmo6996]

@@notalanrogers3173 okinawa is in japan

[@notalanrogers3173]

@@cosmo6996 weebs belong in camps.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

we're so used to seeing these super edited KZbin videos with graphics, sound effects and forced conversations but videos like this are so nice to watch. loved the vlog.

[@3gigabakudon]

I really enjoy the shot at 10:04. The contrast between the colors inside and out the window have a really cool contrast

[@ShaneH42]

That looked like such a chill holiday

[@TjerniganWG]

right? my family gonna end up fighting

[@jaiviraj]

Maya's family is so cute how wholesome

[@Hand_Potato]

3:58 Forgot how good their strawberries were. Strawberry tour I went on there was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of visiting Japan. Such a fun vlog

[@ZenithTech35]

Yes we do read the chapter titles. Also, great vlog! Love the Undertale music so much! It fits so well!

[@menahem2681]

I was stationed in Okinawa for 2 years and I love & miss it so much. Such an amazing place, can’t wait to go back again one day

[@trash9378]

hopefully not for imperialist reasons next time

[@mh3225]

@@trash9378 well when you try to genocide all of east asia you kind of deserve a base or three for a while.

[@TenzingChrisStudy]

Yeah it’s an amazing place. It’s one of the famous blue zones and life there is lovely and growing old there is awesome.

[@menahem2681]

@@trash9378 been out for 3 years now. I’m good on that I was in the marines not the most fun usually 😂

[@menahem2681]

@@TenzingChrisStudy yeah I kind of want to raise my potential future fam there or retire there. We shall see

[@froobzz]

Your grandpa's garden is beautiful! Such a wholesome vlog

[@spensz]

Another great video! Can't wait for part 2!

[@taras82]

Adorable family! Really been enjoying your vlogs.

[@Sivvii]

man i want to go to japan so bad. looks so pretty there

[@TheTomtah]

weeb

[@Mr.Helper.]

yellow fetisher

[@rennyren8879]

@@Mr.Helper. whoa whoa

[@lilbunno6449]

@@Mr.Helper. D:

[@SFbayArea94121]

They’re such awesome people there. And unlike they say Asian drivers are “bad” I encountered some of the best and most courteous there of all the 5 continents and 52 countries I’ve been (except only Africa and Antarctica) ..Australia and California where I live are the worst drivers

[@miatx6818]

I can watch this vlog every time. I just so relaxing and she is just the most wholesome person ever. No overhyping no big overreacting. Just a calm video to watch. The segment in the flower garden felt like a fairytale.

[@chrishasnolastname]

Your family seems so wholesome 🥰 now I know where you get your tiny wholesomeness from. Lots of love and care to your grandpa.

[@Imberis]

Aww, grandpa is adorable! His garden is wonderful.

[@Chuaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I really loved the "kjsdbkjg sdkljg sdg;lsj" chapter, by far my favourite. The complexity, the peace, the music. All balances perfectly with the end pf day 2 cliffhanger.

[@daneru]

Wait, Maya Higa is actually from the Higa family from Okinawa? So she is a descendant of the Samurai Dynasty.

[@krkn1969]

i love the tone of this videoo. its so chill and simple. love love the overall vibey editing too!!

[@aristired6252]

Awe your family is so cute!! Also, as a fellow embarrassed to speak half-Japanese, the ordering situation was very relatable:,)

[@pohlars3320]

Also I like reading the progression of the chapters on the bottom. It’s like a slow descend into madness before slowly coming out again.

[@Aspirinx]

It's official, we're all Maya's dad and grandpa fans now, we don't care about mayo

[@redzone4412]

Ong

[@nataliacounagogomez6852]

Gosh, thank you for your absolutely neat vlogs! They make my day every time.

[@percanroot]

the garden is so beautiful : ,)

[@adammusgrave9005]

Love them funky green flares Maya, Okinawa so picturess and chill.

[@postpup]

I miss Japan so much, so glad you vlogged this! Living there was life changing - everyone should go at least once.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Their people are awesome. Some of the most respectful of anywhere along with New Zealand

[@deadpirates3264]

She is so peaceful!! I hope you find all the happiness in the world ❤

[@jonappelfeller2466]

You and your family are wonderful. I miss Okinawa. It's so beautiful this time of the year. Thank you for sharing.

[@constanceholbrook]

Your grandpa must live close to where I live because I recognize most of these areas! Glad you had a fun time in Okinawa, it's such an amazing and beautiful island.

[@chini_boi]

This was cute! Love how it was just a family stream, super cozy ❤ wish I could have heard more about Okinawa from your dad, his can sport was kinda crazy!

[@hazelcat]

Im in love with these chapter titles

[@graciechoogi]

this vlog is very cute, heartwarming and wholesome love ur japan vlogs

[@trentheinrich579]

The pictures blocking the TV at 4:00 was killing me lmao

[@hennahh982]

Your grandfathers place is such a vibe! I love the little garden

[@zo7034]

may be one of the best vlogs I've ever seen, japan looks so cool, especially, I guess, if you have family who know what they're doing there

[@kendallmoraless]

Your family is so sweet. I’m very jealous ❤ Thank you for sharing Maya

[@bimpadimp]

seeing the starbucks makes me wanna go even more, trying other country's versions of american fast food chains is so interesting to me

[@fettuccine723]

Dude look up Mexican Burger King, that shit looks so delicious lmao

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

@@fettuccine723 the Indian McDonalds is wild too haha

[@grumpy_jason]

I smiled the whole way through, great work Maya.

[@jellybean_18]

This vlog made me a bit sad. I used to live in Oki and missing it rn. Love you Maya

[@pewho3790]

What an adorable family!

[@astro5076]

By far the coolest Japan vlog on KZbin

[@Tfries_]

yes danny, I do read the chapters, they're the best part

[@Jake-do3ly]

Love all the content you’ve been putting out with Alveus and now Wine about it

[@116RonH]

Maya's dad seems like a chill dude, I feel like it would be nice to hang out with him and hear stories about his life. Oh, and Maya's cool too...

[@riverrants]

i LOVED this it was such a cute and wholesome vlog! can't wait for part 2!!

[@stingraygary2112]

These bolgs are actually super awesome. Love everything about them. Keep em coming :)

[@robpetroff7877]

I love watching these videos where you are with your family. You seem to have such a sweet family.

[@petern.1304]

GOOD VLOG! Can't wait for part 2 :)

[@cody_wc630]

This video was beautiful, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@saladnander3690]

OMG I LOVE YAMEII I GOT SO EXCITED!!

[@daryl9214]

Oh man, I lived for 4 years close to where you were shooting some parts. Left about 2 years ago, I miss Okinawa.

[@fgm1197]

I love Japan. Everyone is so friendly. Everything is so organized and clean.

[@ziyanryu]

this is such a realitstic vlog, i love it

[@sj_bakowski7934]

I follow a guy named Cory May who lives in Japan and is always doing streams there. It is absolutely goregous over there. Thank you for the upload and sharing your trip you have a very lovely family Maya. Over here in St.Louis we just had some bad spring storms move through its pretty scarey. Its just me in a second floor apt with my two cats, and ive never seen my poor fur babies so scared. The grey and white one i have was hunkered under the couch as hail hard wind and rain hit the windows, poor girl was howling. I got down on the floor and reached under the couch to try and comfort her as much as possible. Anyway keep the great streams coming love your content and be safe out there.

[@simonkemfors]

Okinawa seems like an absolutely beautiful place

[@SFbayArea94121]

Tokyo is too, if you ever get to visit I highly recommend it. The people are very kind and the most respectful of anywhere I’ve been in the 5 continents and 52 countries (except Africa and Antarctica) never been to those

[@SFbayArea94121]

New Zealand is a highly recommend for both people and scenery, them and Japan my top two, New Zealand better scenery than Japan honestly though

[@jantra0875]

Loved it, thank you! The music choices are top notch.

[@remotecrunch]

absolutely loved this cant wait for part 2

[@Pzui]

Maaaan i miss Oki! Cant wait to see the beach vlog the beach was my favorite part

[@TheBenSheeGaming]

this vlog is everything i needed today

[@david_03.13]

Maya vlogs are my favorite thing in the world, it makes me so happy 🫶🏼

[@zamboagnao_o8914]

i love the vid! Such a beautiful place for sure!

[@Jamie7]

Loved this, your family is so wholesome

[@TheRealAb216]

Lived on the island for just over two years as my last duty station and loved it.

[@cloidless]

This is so cozy and peaceful

[@sinofapathy]

Thanks for sharing you grand dad has a beautiful garden.

[@user-tp6ho4un2c]

Love your vlogs! 💕

[@corbinbrier0]

Okinawa was where my grandfather was stationed in WWII, he was a medic. It's nice to see the area, including the old war areas. Thank you for showing it.

[@aesir112]

I was enjoying the video and sad when it ended, but a part 2!? Maya spoiling her community 🎉

[@thiagoomine5054]

I am a brazilian guy but all my family is from Okinawa, even so distant from the isle, we keep our traditions and culture alive as much as we can. Seeing just the footage gives me such a strange feeling, kinda of a nostalgic feeling even though i never have been in Okinawa myself! I am going in 2 weeks to visit some relatives and can't wait to see the isle! Fun fact 1: Okinawa was part of a independent kingdom a long time ago named "Ryukyu" and had a distinct language (some will say accent but is so different from japanese that it is not really translatable) named uchinaguchi. Fun fact 2: The way some people from Okinawa (specially older ones) will call okinawans is uchinanchu. Fun fact 3: There's a really big event named Uchinanchu Taikai that aims to celebrate the culture of the isle and usually uchinanchus from all over the world go to Okinawa to attend. Fun fact 4: Okinawa elders and people really into the culture can identify other families from Okinawa from just the surname of the family (Higa, Ueta, Omine, Uehara, Teruya, Kinjo, Yonamine are all really common family names from Okinawa for example).

[@beanut94]

Thank you, Maya for eating strawberries at 4:03. You reminded me I had strawberries in my car and if I left them overnight, it would have been a waste haha

[@angelicdemon1333]

this is so great, you felt like a tourist but it felt very local. When I think of traveling places, I'd rather have the local experience than the tourist one. I love food and good food can be really simple and I'd rather have in grandma's kitchen authentic food than fast food. I love seeing grocery stores, its part of everyday life and they have different stuff than we have

[@iz5038]

your sister is so pretty

[@LordGriffith]

Loved it...such chill vibes!

[@Papershields001]

I’ve never been down to Okinawa but I’ve spent a lot of time near Mount Fuji. I adore Japan, if I could live anywhere else in the world it would be over there. It must be hard on your grampa with family being so far away. Thank you for letting us see this part of your trip.

[@Snick989]

mayas family seems sweet. I think her grampas might also be the most polar opposite men i have experienced in one family. also that green origami lookin chair seems cool, i wonder if its comfy.

[@Imagehype]

Gawd, she’s so beautiful and adorable how she acts love her fashion style too.

[@your_reese5363]

Fantastic Video and great Job from Dany 😊

[@ultraw753]

Looking forward to part 2, thanks for sharing this with us :)

[@johnsharplin]

Literally the sweetest family!

[@chonkikage]

i don't usually watch vlogs but this was nice and fun💕

[@KeYLow1992]

Can't wait for more b roll such a chill video

[@mirandacarter5290]

Love the family dynamic ❤ you all are so wholesome!

[@niallll]

this vlog was very calming 💆🏼‍♂ and i'm at work and I needed this rn... thanku maya (:

[@pandemon1um560]

living for you snacking on bread because i was literally taking a bite of bread when you said rhat 😋 bread is so bomb

[@Snalle]

Erica's haircut is so clean I love it 🔥

[@147awesomesauce]

Those were quite literally the most beautiful strawberries I have ever seen

[@Vibraniuum]

As a strawberry myself, I can confirm that

[@ivox.]

i love old people. the picture frames that cover half the TV go stupid hard. you just don't see that type of energy anymore.

[@ivox.]

i take it back. "NFT boi nebraska" goes pretty hard too.

[@P3T3R2012]

First thing I did was look at the chapters and I found a fun little surprise haha

[@megaasaurus]

I love this ❤️ so wholesome and fun! need to know where you got the green pants also 🔥

[@grumblekin]

I’m half Okinawan too. Our home island is so wonderful glad you got to go!

[@sixstringedthing]

Prediction: this video will get a million views from the adorably cute and colourful thumbnail alone. And then oh my goodness it all gets cuter with that old school "family travel vlog" feel. This right here is the antidote to "influencers". Thanks Maya, Okinawa looked beautiful!

[@LegnaPoltergeist]

My favourite type of vlog, thanks for sharing

[@lilbuoy1996]

I love how wholesome this vlog is with the fam 😌😌