Our Hand-Picked Souvenirs 🇯🇵 vs 🇺🇸 | Life in Japan Episode 228

[@gogobe8672]

ずっと日本に居てくれると聞いて嬉しくなりました。日本を愛してくれてありがとう🥰

[@LIJ]

その気持ちは同じだ！

[@kentobana]

これからもずっと日本にいると言ってくれて嬉しいです。 Life in japanを毎週末の楽しみにしてます。 これからもずっと応援してます。

[@LIJ]

本当にありがとう！

[@三日月団子]

日本の文化を尊重し、好きになってくれて本当に嬉しいです😊🎌　ありがとう🌸

[@razly194]

日本を好きになってくれてありがとう！お菓子も好きになってくれてありがとう。柿の種は私も好きだけど、みんなの口にも合うんですね❤

[@user-px4so1zd6x]

日本に住むこと希望してくれてありがとう❤ 私はアメリカに行ったことないけど、アメリカも大好きです！

[@dot-master-f]

お土産のお菓子は日本人からしても定番中の定番ですね。間違いなし！

[@seriesMobile369]

私もアメリカ行きたい🙏そしてパパちゃんの実家は広くて典型的なアメリカンroomって感じで家族でくつろいでいるところがとても暖かさを感じます。 それに外に出るとどこまでも続く散歩道と落ち着く森がniceです👍

[@LIJ]

子供のころに住んでいた家に戻って、友人や家族に会うのが楽しみなんだ。 日本での生活が好きな一方で、余分なスペースが恋しくなることもある。 いつか日本の田舎に引っ越すかもしれない。

[@seriesMobile369]

パパちゃん、ママちゃん毎日お疲れ様でございます🌼個人的にはパパちゃんやママちゃんみたいにアメリカやその他諸国みたいな良識ある人達だったら日本人は大好きなので好きな様に暮らして頂き楽しんで欲しいと心より歓迎します🫶🐶😭✨👍 それにパパちゃんが子供の頃の自宅庭の風景と夢に出てきそうなかけがえのない神が作った風景と自宅内の余分に広いスペースは神やご先祖さまや天国のペット逹が快適に過ごせるように家族繁栄も願ってるのかと勝手に解釈してました😊違ってたらすいません。もしそうであるなら広いスペースは理に適ってると思うんですが🧐

[@たまたま-e6p]

日本のお菓子の小分けを利用してお土産セットはめっちゃ賢い👍

[@YuliiaCurious]

Don Kihote is a good place to buy souvenirs. It's so inspiring to watch your family!

[@RF-hb3uw]

いつもありがとう！毎週楽しみにしています！！！！

[@TheKerokitty]

When we visit Japan we always bring back the Apollo strawberry mountain chocolates. There is just something about how the Japanese do strawberry chocolate that is so much better than anything in the US. Our friends always ask for the strangest flavors of chips we can find to bring home. The spinach and curry flavored Pringles were a hit!

[@LIJ]

Nice!

[@LIJ]

Nice!

[@インコちゃん-y1j]

「私の両親は日本に詳しいので変わった物を頼んできます」 (なんや？日用品かな？) 「コストコのマッシュポテト」 (上級者すぎるやろ…)

[@tk-0725]

日本を愛していると言ってくれたのが凄く嬉しくて、心に響きました＾＾ より良い平和な日常とご家族の健康を願っています☆

[@沙羅-o9c]

アメリカの家も、日本の家も素敵ですね！

[@LIJ]

私もそう思う。

[@yamayama774]

日本に居続けてくれると聞いて、とても嬉しい気分になりました。

[@透明人間伊達眼鏡]

歌舞伎揚、アルフォート、コアラのマーチ、柿の種！日本人みんな好きです！

[@LIJ]

Yes!

[@rebeccachia]

I'm super thankful in Malaysia we have lots of Japanese stores that we don't need to travel to Japan just to get them, like the Sesame salad dressing. It's my favourite and I pack it three times a day with my salad. Last July, I went to Japan for a month mission trip under OMF to Aomori. (partly inspired by your channel!) The place was beautiful! Souvenirs I brought back were those famous in the region. Apple stuff. and then Hokkaido for the famous white chocolates. I brought Malaysian candy as Omiyage's for my team, and (surprisingly) found and bought Milo (Malaysian's version of hot chocolate) in a Japan supermarket store. They loved it. Also, I when I flew out from Japan at Hanaeda Airport, my boarding gate was number 144! Eventhough it has been a month ago, it was super nostalgic seeing that gate again in your video. ☺ Glad you're not leaving Japan! I would miss your Japan videos, and your kids are doing so well in Japanese school!

[@LIJ]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@pnori7777]

住む場所は子供達が幸せであることが一番大事だよね。 お菓子の選択はセンス良し！

[@gregurata8689]

It would be nice to see reactions of Japanese people to your kids speaking fluent Japanese.

[@sayurik]

My family and I love mini reeses! It’s the perfect size for a quick snack. I always ask my American friend to bring back a bag or two for me. And tide pens! ❤❤

[@underscoress]

ママさんアルフォート好きすぎやろw

[@くりん-b7n]

私も好きw

[@michaelleary9233]

My mom loved those Idahoan Potatoes and Martha White muffins, we had them a lot. Glad to hear you're thinking about a house, the kids should get to enjoy it before they're gone.

[@LIJ]

That's the idea at least!

[@sansfausansfau4544]

The live it’s de travel,.( ans translleitor) Seeing family that lives far away and connecting them to your own through food gors beyond:When you return to your new home( 10 years😂)whith food from your trip it will be more than a gift,an experience..❤

[@peko7446]

I'm going to Japan in a few weeks and bringing omiyage to friends. More than half of my luggage is usually reserve for omiyage, mostly chocolates (Ghirardelli squares/chocolate chips, Lindt, Reese's Peanut Buttercups/Pieces, Twix), a bottle of wine or two and cheese. Then, I bring back a bottle or two of nihonshu and similar snacks that you guys bought. This time, I'll also order some Royce Chocolates online, so I can pack them in my check-in luggage rather than putting them in my hand carry.

[@oinkfunk9603]

Hey!! This is perfect!! Me and my husband are soon going to take a short trip back to Texas and we weren’t really sure what to get as gifts.

[@LIJ]

Ha ha! These are some of our favorite things here, so if you see anything else you like in the grocery store, pick it up for others to try. I'm sure they'll like it.

[@あっくんぼう]

動画楽しみに待ってました！！ 最高です❤

[@Crusader050]

Just found your channel and it's all very fascinating! My family is from Taiwan, and my mom dad and I live in the states. I saw you bringing vitamins back to Japan and I can relate because my mom always will buy a whole bunch of vitamins and other OTC supplements for her family in Taiwan.

[@LIJ]

Vitamins!!

[@shimanoumi]

歌舞伎揚げは食べ出したら止まらない。1袋なんて、あっという間。

[@danhill1186]

Thanks a lot for this presentation of omiyage! I'll make sure to try them next time I'm in Japan, which hopefully won't be too far in the future haha. Nice that Nate got to see family and friends back in the US!

[@jellyfish939]

Those earrings are so pretty Ruth!

[@くりん-b7n]

日本にずっーと住んでください❤日本を愛して住んでくれて嬉しいです❤❤❤ 少し田舎なら、安くて大きいお家が沢山ありますよ～😊持ち家だとリノベーションも出来て楽しいですよ！🏠一軒家なら動物も自由に飼えますしね🐈🐕

[@LIJ]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@nyarome3]

やっぱりアメリカは大きくて広いcontinent、人の心も広いよねえ。 日本は発展してもisland countryは変わらない。気質も昔から同じだね。若い頃はそう思わなかったが、年齢が増すたびにそう思います。

[@mr333333333]

No one is worried… You and your family are well adapt to Japan, I think anyway… I just have full respect to your kids, growing up in Japan, different language, culture, education system and so on… Unbelievable… most kids would give in by now…but they seem to enjoy the challenge(living and studying in Japan)….

[@lnt2265]

I think it is different. The kids grew up in Japan and the education system, so they don't know it different. But I definetly admire the hard working Japanese students. They learn so much stuff that is valueable in life, other countries should adopt some things.

[@LIJ]

It seems like whenever we travel oversees, people get worried that we'll move! Ha ha! Not thinking of moving just now.

[@maregenpritos6815]

ilI really like the food in Japan, people and their night life.

[@SABRINA.ARMY.BTS.]

I love Grape Jelly and Cinnamon Raisin bread and I would include it for sure because it’s not a thing in Germany! Haven’t had it since my Au-pair days in the USA ages ago

[@pinkbunny3856]

Depends on where you are in the United States in NYC has most of the Japanese snack. And I love your videos ❤

[@LIJ]

NYC might be the Tokyo of America...

[@user-hana0416]

アメリカのお土産で買った方がいいものとか知りたいです😊

[@amberdellana7416]

The hello pandas are a staple in our house. My daughter prefers the strawberry ones.

[@HH-om7gz]

I used to enjoy to buy flavors coffee and some candy bar ( my favorite is Twix but never understood Twizzlers😅) when I go to the states. I wish Whole food market were here in Japan.

[@elteescat]

Twizzlers are for the taste and texture! They're fun to munch! 😊

[@LIJ]

Oh they are yummy.

[@JericMEHS90]

You should have included, Japanese flavored KitKat (Green Tea & Strawberry) from Japan. Those are good!!

[@LIJ]

Yes they are!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

@@LIJ Idea for next time!

[@旭日旗-f1d]

いつも楽しく拝見してます🇯🇵円安で大変だけど、楽しんでくださいね

[@susancarney6968]

Great choices on stuff to bring back, from the skyline I can tell I live about 45 minutes from your family. Just found your video today, now subscribed. Next trip take some Funks Grove Maple Sirup back.

[@LIJ]

Thanks for commenting!

[@jannika1999]

That sesame dressing is really nice

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

I'm from Germany, so if I would visit someone outside the country than I would pack probably Ritter Sport (chocolate), Nippon (Crispy rice with chocolate), Leibnitz Butterkeks (Butter cookie), Soft Cake (Java cookie), lots of Haribo and other gummi candy lie Katjes, Nimm2 or Trolli, Schogetten (chocolate), TUC (salty cracker), Bake Rolls (Chips made out of bread), Schokorosinen (raisins covered in chocolate), Erdnussberge (blobs of peanuts covered in chocolate), Schokokrossies (blobs of cornflakes covered in chocolate), Ahoi Brause (fizzy sour powder you can eat it or make drinks from it, a true childhood classic), Campino (strawberry yoghurt flavored bonbons, so good)

[@LIJ]

You have thought it out really well! I'm impressed :)

[@KOBIZO_style]

ライターさん、いつも素敵な映像をありがとう！多摩川の向こう側、 調布エリアはお散歩されことありますか？ ⓵都立　野川公園 ②ASJ（アメリカンスクール・イン・ジャパン） ③新選組局長、近藤勇の生家跡 ④調布飛行場 ⑤東京外国語大学 ⑥深大寺そば。(そばアレルギーがある人は注意してくださいね！） ⑦神代植物園などなど、 近いエリアにいろいろあるので楽しめます！ ご参考まで！

[@LIJ]

ご提案ありがとう！

[@angelicasoup638]

Ruth 爆買い！😂😂😂😂

[@cloudybluesky14]

I can’t believe that Idahoan Mashed Potatoes are in Japan!!!😂😂😂 That’s so weird. That’s pretty much the only instant mashed potatoes that you can buy around here( I live in Idaho).

[@LIJ]

Ha ha- you can buy them in America, but I haven't seen them packaged individually in a big box like you can get at Costco in Japan.

[@angeladelman4846]

I've seen the big box in my local Costco.

[@j134679]

Things that won't smell, melt, or get crushed. Instant coffee powder. Each country usually has something different. TEA BAGS! Instant hot chocolate powder if they have something unique. Things that won't melt in the heat. Chocolate can melt if the destination has hot weather.

[@juliemcgugan1244]

My parents got so excited after we moved to Cyprus from where we used to live in Singapore and we found a Chinese grocery that had all of our old favs, sold steamboats set-ups (a hotpot variation originating in China) to make a type of Asian soup with veggies, seafood and meat, cooked right at the table and 'Old Town White coffee 3 in 1' sachets. It was their weekend guilty pleasure when they'd go to the Old Town Cafe near our house, for a white coffee and a slice of kaya toast.

[@ばしやん]

あなた達家族が日本にいないと思うと 安心して寝られない。さみしいの😢

[@LIJ]

心配しないで！ 私だけが旅をして、今、日本に帰ってきたところです。

[@zebrakinnikuman2173]

羽田初めては意外でした！ やっぱりアメリカは広いな～と感じますね。 開放感というか。

[@LIJ]

私はいつも成田空港を利用する！

[@juliemcgugan1244]

When I left my family home in Singapore to return to my Uni in the UK, I'd always bring a pack of Maggi Mee 2 minute noodles (comfort food!) Milo flavoured chocolates, a huge bag of curry powder that was for my Uncle in Llandudno (the double bag exploded one year, so those school books still smell like curry! I still use them as reference texts in my job) and Ajax Laundry powder (smells like home, so I could launder my bedding with it!) When I flew out from the UK to spend holidays with my parents (and miss the coldest part of a Scottish winter,) my Mum always had me bring boxes of Batchelor's dried marrow fat peas, Bisto gravy granules, Colman's Shepherd's pie mix and chicken casserole mix. I also had recordable DVDs that Mum's sister had used to record the British soaps that my Mum likes to watch, but wasn't shown in SG, called Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

[@saluki83]

I will bring the same souvenirs to the US as you. Yes, in 10 days I will visit my friends in Texas. I have to buy a big suitcase for many souvenirs.

[@LIJ]

Ha ha! Yes!

[@zerosam1943]

ネイトさんを見てるとそうでもないけど、やっぱりアメリカのおじちゃんは大きいなあと思います。

[@バンビ-k8y]

I ❤ mamachan😊

[@LIJ]

Us too!

[@joycewong138]

A lot of Japanese snacks you can buy them in the USA.

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

I would want some of the amazing Kit-Kat bars that they make in Japan. We're pretty much stuck with plain old chocolate here in North America.

[@LIJ]

Japan does Kit-Kat right, don't they?

[@MaxJake-t5j]

I love your videos ❤

[@LIJ]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@MaxJake-t5j]

Your welcome 🙂

[@橋口勉-y3r]

なるほどね　参考にします

[@user-yl8ex9rw9n]

やっぱりキットカットですね❤

[@LIJ]

日本には最もユニークな味のキットカットがある。

[@Bezanie]

I've seen those koala snacks! They sell them at Dollar Tree and the Asian section of Walmart where I live, the packaging is smaller. They're delicious!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

I love those chocolate graham cracker with the block of chocolate on one side. The are soooo good!

[@kirapink7698]

「OMIYAGE SET」very good👍

[@youitou5518]

家族全員で帰省するとお金かかりそう😊

[@LIJ]

確かにそうだ。 私たちは通常、3年に1度まとめて行けるように毎月貯金している。

[@comarites]

I heard from Ruth sann that you have temporarily returned to the US. It is fun to choose snacks as souvenirs.😊 I often choose chocolates and cookies, which many people enjoy. But I always choose local specialties because of my preference. Living so far from home can be difficult. That is why I think it is your privilege to feel special feelings for your hometown.😁

[@LIJ]

Finding a special gift from home is wonderful indeed.

[@wing9707]

This is beautiful channel.

[@LIJ]

For beautiful people like yourself!

[@どんぐりモモンガ]

アメリカからのお土産は絶対にreese’s！ that's my favorite American candy bar

[@なるたる-v2c]

私はお土産はバッチです

[@濱田英明-m3o]

パパお土産の運び屋さん😅アメリカでは、日本のおみやげ喜んでもらえたでしょうか?両国の強い絆の橋渡しをお願いします!

[@LIJ]

お土産はとても好評だった！

[@rebeccagray6448]

Out of curiosity, what does a Japanese gas station and pump look like? I know this has nothing to do with your video. I just got to thinking. Love your videos!❤

[@LIJ]

Ha ha! I don't think it looks much different than in America, but it's just all in Japanese ;)

[@lillycstreeter]

Can Do that is a weird name for a shop. Japanese sweet and snack look so good. Raman taste so good dry I snap in small bite size to eat. That is a lot of food in a suitcase. Why were you taking a trip America in the first place?

[@LIJ]

そして今、私たちは日系文化の一部となりつつある！ 大好きだよ。

[@harshitsingh7815]

❤❤

[@user-yb8jj4mm7u]

icecream I scream😂

[@michelleevans4752]

When we lived in Spain we always took back Mexican food, Mac and cheese and Cheerios

[@LIJ]

Fun!

[@RagnarokArrives]

So I see you went back to Illinois. I'm one state over but grew up near Joliet. I think your souvenirs consisted of about 99% food. 😋

[@LIJ]

I was in Joliet a couple of times this trip! Crazy :)

[@RagnarokArrives]

such a big small world it is@@LIJ

[@ville.rachael.jukarainen]

Wait! Was the gravy seasoning ok to bring to Japan!? I thought it wasn’t allowed because it is technically a meat product.

[@jessirice3077]

I think im almost finished i slept and coufh cant believe i had civid. Well my throat getting better lemon and goney drops are best..the nurse said im doing😢 right thank uou😅😅

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Get well soon! I found vitamin D helped a lot!

[@dragon-tky]

ごまドレッシングめっちゃ好きやん

[@ぽむぽむぽ-l5c]

お土産はお酒が一番多いです

[@LIJ]

そう、日本は数種類の日本酒で有名だ。

[@jessirice3077]

I watch you guys wgen im bored so thank youbkess you i love the storm and sushi belt place you guys hardly go mcds lately all tge videos i watching dsys doi doi. Joshus cuty piee

[@EllieCG1999]

I’m Dutch and I’ve never heard of Dutch Blitz, and I’m a big gamer! As in, card and board games. So now I’m properly invested into finding this game and trying it, lol! A question, how many weeks in advance do you film? So for clarification, are we seeing the past week, of the week before that one? As usual, loved it 👏🏻

[@LIJ]

It depends, but in the case of the last three videos, all of them happened around the same time but were released one week after the other. Now we are all caught up again!

[@emmib1388]

the game is actually of Pennsylvania Dutch origin 🙂 I hope you are able to find it !

[@歩く-l9l]

日本の県ごとのお土産は思いつくけど、海外向けってなると何がいいんだろう？

[@VerhoevenSimon]

It seems Omiyage has struck!

[@joerice6394]

Oh for Ruth take vitamin D3 and B12 too if you can.good for women's body 😅😅you guys ever went to Okinawa yet. Watashi wa hanbun americajin desu but I was born in sasssebo Japan dad was in the Navy..well bless you guys see you guys next Fri 😊😊

[@LIJ]

異なる未来を想像することは、より良い未来を実現するための第一歩である。

[@joerice6394]

@@LIJ can't read this n3ed trans thank you..I'm feeling a little better now my dad has it he has two more days.

[@omochi8617]

25年前にアメリカで食べた「Gold Fish」という名のスナックが未だに忘れられません。まだアメリカで売ってるのかしら？？

[@LIJ]

" Gold fish "は素晴らしい！ まだ手に入る： www.amazon.com/Pepperidge-Farm-Goldfish-Cheddar-Ounce/dp/B079LJBZ6V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=201P2IH3DI49S&keywords=goldfish&qid=1695430059&sprefix=goldfish%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[@omochi8617]

@@LIJ Thank you!!

[@marshadewey7432]

Country gravy mix.😊

[@LIJ]

Gotta get us some of that country gravy mix!!

[@annekathrinsommer2560]

I would like to get BBQ Seasoing and other, Wonka Nerds, Ice Breakes sour mixed berry, Caesar and ranch salad dressing , Bbq sauce, some chips maybe

[@LIJ]

That's a good list!

[@yoshikurakino]

帰郷は楽しいですね〜。 沢山のお土産輸送お疲れ様でした😅 素朴な疑問なのですが、ドレッシングは空港のImmigrationで液体ボトルに分類されないのでしょうか？ 日本のチョコレートがアメリカの皆さんに人気とは意外です。 戦後の昭和の日本で美味しいチョコレートと言えばハワイのお土産のマカデミアナッツチョコレートだったので、意外でした。 お菓子と言うとアメリカのイメージでした。 Fritolayのポテトチップ美味しいですよね。 私の学生時代の貿易英語の大学の先生は、若い頃に横田基地でコカ・コーラを初めて飲んでとても美味しく感じたそうです。 私は映画館で食べるアメリカのジェリービーンズが好きです。

[@ruthreutter8355]

It is a liquid. But you can put it in your checked luggage. 😊

[@yoshikurakino]

​@@ruthreutter8355 返信ありがとうございます！ こんど私もお土産に日本のドレッシング持って行ってみます！

[@ruthreutter8355]

It’s wonderful!! Nate took 5 large bottles. 😂

[@joerice6394]

Guess what guys i have covid so but feeling better today

[@ruthreutter8355]

Hope you feel better soon!!

[@マヤ平]

アメリカの食料はなんでもビックサイズというイメージしかない

[@LIJ]

アメリカで買うには、個別サイズの選択肢がかなり少ない。

[@elteescat]

I thought you would take some of the Japanese flavors of Kit Kats . That's what I would take.

[@LIJ]

Great idea!

[@joerice6394]

Thank you Ruth actually I'm in my other phone

[@tsps621]

When you first showed the stuff you bought, I thought, what, no cereal this time? Then I spied it in your suitcase 😀.

[@LIJ]

That's right! Cereal and a stir-crazy for popcorn!

[@kurushimizero]

Are you all in Japan for business? Japan isn't very comfortable to live in, right? Summer in Japan is hot and humid. And the Tokyo metropolis is always busy and densely populated so it is stressful, I think.

[@LIJ]

We work here, and it is certainly a big adjustment to the compact lifestyle, but that also comes with some great benefits, like being close to almost everything.

[@kurushimizero]

@@LIJ Definitely. Japan is convenient, especially around Tokyo.

[@越後景虎]

I enjoy your videos. I live in Nagaoka City in Niigata Pref. Would you come and see my big house ? In Nagaoka we have a lot of snow every year, but it will be fun. maybe..

[@joerice6394]

They have those weird taste kit Kats in pdx airport..well I'm glade you visit w your family.. should of went in Thanksgiving..well glade you guys ok be safe civid black 😢😢😢😂😂😂

[@j134679]

Oh, and I forgot the most US thing that I would always want: chipotle sauce 😂

[@千葉良樹]

貰ってテンション上がるのは 田舎のカモメの玉子の季節限定品かな 海外にいい状態で持ってくのは難しいかも知れないが ごますり団子かな

[@LIJ]

かもめの卵ってどんな味なんだろう？

[@千葉良樹]

@@LIJ 玉子の形をした甘いお菓子ですが季節によってイチゴ味やブルーベリーやらがある岩手のお土産です。 機会があったらお試し下さい。

[@user-cx3wx8cg7t]

日本のトイレ🚽

[@LIJ]

日本のトイレが恋しかったのは確かだ。

[@三郎ドコモ-s4l]

全部アメリカ小麦でつくるんだよ。

[@almosthappy2680]

Why do people insist on playing music whilst people are talking in the vlogs?. It is very annoying for people that are hard of hearing (namely me)😢

[@LIJ]

We almost always watch videos these days with Closed Captioning turned on. It makes a big difference!