What Inside an Average Japanese Family's Home is like New Year's Holiday

[@monteclat1687]

thanks to Maiko & her family for letting us into their home for the new year.

[@anthonydwyer4]

Yes agree.. Thank you Maiko's family x

[@sirbossyyypoooo1090]

@@anthonydwyer4 why did u add x in the end?

[@michealdesanta1390]

@@sirbossyyypoooo1090 Cus he gay

[@sirbossyyypoooo1090]

@@michealdesanta1390 okay😂

[@meeblings6]

TapungK. It’s a hug

[@bryronify]

I just realized Maiko's sister, Erina, is the girl that works for a Toyota repair shop in that A day in life of a Japanese Worker video

[@bryronify]

@Csab Why would that be cheating? Erina is a legit Japanese girl working for a Toyota repair shop regardless of her relationship with Paolo.

[@AR-nn6fn]

already knew it just because the dog was familiar! :D

[@chrischatziantoniou1011]

@@AR-nn6fn same name! had me scratching my head as well

[@jtpf87]

Its a monage etois

[@gerunkwon2598]

Paolo Cinematic Universe

[@isabelmarguerite5560]

Some talk about that the mood is bit down - but actually, it's still a video about a genuine day in a japanese family. He did a great job in filming a "normal" day in an interesting way. 👍🏽

[@Jinars.]

Yep, I prefer this to a scripted and inauthentic video

[@goldblumlover3037]

Yeah I agree you're not gonna be super hyped when you're just chillin with your family at the house. It was a cool video watching them go about their day.

[@fayye4748]

Yeah.And he even mentioned he feels tired

[@exiledknight3961]

In my culture two things: 1. Family is never considered a guest. 2. If kids makes more money then the parents, the parents did their job well.

[@naufalfadhlurrahman588]

so truee

[@andreazavras]

Are you Croatian?

[@exiledknight3961]

@@andreazavras No.

[@kimberlyvenesky1156]

that’s similar to my culture in the U.S.!!

[@chuckn4851]

Yeah cause monetary gain really indicates success in one's life

[@sandy-ke1kr]

I love seeing the part when they get up and start their day. You said nothing much was going on, but I've never seen just ordinary life in Japan. Videos are always about food and fun places to go. I love seeing an ordinary family living their life, just like we do here in the United States. As far as paying for the food, in my family it's totally accepted. It's just of way of saying thank you for the hospitality.

[@juicyjulia81]

Yes I totally agree. Being from a part-Italian family, I totally get the gathering around to enjoy food together

[@KDu400]

Exactly! It’s a way of saying thank you!

[@adams4134]

Hello from Australia! In my extended family, we only get together once a year, at Christmas. Each family group hosts the gathering for everyone else, on a rotating basis, oldest member to youngest. That the hosting family pays for everything (except alcohol) is expected, because you will get it in return for years to come. I love our gatherings; it's only once a year but it always feels like no time has passed in between. Seeing Maiko's family's NYE was beautiful... I wish I had similar cultural norms.

[@selmahare]

My father would not let me and my partner pay either. We're Portuguese. Don't know about other Portuguese families, because we are mixed race Afro-descent too. So I don't know whether it's a general Portuguese thing, an African thing, or a my family thing lol. All I know is that, as a mother in law I would not let them pay either, because they're my guests, and just like the Japanese I was raised with the mentality that the host takes care of everything, as a part of the actual hosting. Either you host or you don't host, you don't half host. If a son in law tried to pay for the groceries, I would however be happy because that shows that my daughter will probably be okay with him financially _it shows reliability, and that he has integrity, character and generosity. But I would still politely decline and tell them ''I am the host, if I couldn't afford to host I wouldn't, so thank you, I really appreciate that, but just enjoy and be happy''. It could indeed be a cultural thing now that I think of it 😅 It basically shows that he was well raised the fact that he wanted to pay; so again it is a social dance, you like that people offer but you can't accept it! 😆 Sounds a bit chaotic, but that's exactly how it works. He did well in offering, and her parents did well in declining, it shows good breeding and generosity on both sides. Lmao It's a thing! But I am also respectful of other takes and perspectives on this. Paolo did well, he was wanting to be courteous, and again it shows generosity and integrity as a man. I am sure that her parents really appreciated it, but still when your culture says that the host pays the host pays, periodt. lol

[@wargarblet3498]

I loooooooooooove feeling out the subtle little tensions between a couple when you are around parents/in laws. It's so universal, and somehow very touching! Its very relateable.

[@genev325]

I wish there was a video where Maiko is at Paolo's family house during the holidays. It just interesting to see the differences between their cultures.

[@LateStageCapitalism]

There’s a video about when they went to his family’s place in Bataan in the Philippines!

[@blackturtle9347]

@@LateStageCapitalism yea that's right

[@Carcosahead]

There’s a video in his channel.

[@khust2993]

Paolo is American.. he's just basically a tourist in the Philippines who happened to have relatives there

[@glly2mn]

@@khust2993 what are u talking about? he's a Filipino. lol. lt's noticeable on his face, he has a very asian look.

[@nikumeru]

In Greece most people are like I'll pay, no I'll pay, no I'll pay and end up fighting over it every time

[@salmankhan9472]

Same here in Pakistan

[@johnalvarado179]

I can vouch for this I work at a Greek restaurant but I’m not Greek and 9/10 times the men argue over who will pay lol

[@tzu-huisherryyang9251]

That also sounds very Chinese to me.

[@Danialdaneshmand]

Iran is the same as well.

[@boni4546]

Same in Albania ,my cousins are not speaking anymore lol

[@MrsTulipbumper]

I love the authenticity. I don't like others' judgmental comments. If this video isn't to your liking, there's many more to choose from on YT! :) Chill people!

[@hunterashwill5766]

Finally someone said something!!

[@fdmtearn9784]

You need to learn to accept it all...People are people!

[@summerwine121]

thank you!!!! i really don t understand these people neither but that other guy says people are people... lets let them be negative.

[@Igotnobitches420]

@@fdmtearn9784 bonnie biot

[@jacquietremain5743]

But he asked us to comment and tell what happens in our country.

[@remmyjr8983]

My culture when the bills is on the table, everyone look up to the sky.

[@crossbearer6453]

Remmy Jr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you made my day

[@lemon4grss]

Remmy Jr ahahahah ahahahah 🙄

[@OCV102]

everyone needs to go to the toilet

[@brookboussaken3887]

Our culture is a bit different, when the bill is on the table, a civil war begins whoever wins pays

[@renolravel1898]

Lmao 🤣🤣

[@danialsaiful1425]

In Malaysian dinners, all the uncles and aunties fight over who gets to pay the bill. An old trick would be to “go to the bathroom” when everyone’s done eating and pay the bill at the counter 😂

[@shqiptar78]

I’m Albanian and we fight for the bill all the time

[@veggieg]

Same thing in Vietnamese culture

[@XAdaLgi]

😂😂😂😂

[@nafslee]

Wow, I thought this was a weird Filipino custom - so funny to hear other cultures do the same! haha

[@goblinwisdom]

Uk: using the final toilet trip to AVOID paying. ( and the English rip on the Scottish for being cheap)

[@eggymixes]

He has the universally expressed energy of any guy at his in-laws.

[@MaelowPi]

I love how normal everything in this video is. Its not some over-the-top New Years celebration....its what people actually do.

[@ryanadams127]

I really like the fact, that Maiko's family is so chilled and cool with all the traditional parts! I LIKE! The most important thing is, that you guys are together as family!

[@dannyeller3018]

It's weird to be commenting on this video two years later, but here me out~ Paolo is Filipino like me, and in our culture we put A LOT of effort into holidays like these. It's super important to us that we spend time with family members and go all out to enjoy the day rather than spending it just like any other day. So I can understand the slight disappointment he feels when his in-laws aren't doing much in New Year's. On the other hand, I completely respect the way Japanese people such as Maiko's family are spending the holiday. To each their own~

[@khust2993]

Paolo is American, if you've seen his other videos, he is usually called an American.

[@runny.nose_]

​​@@khust2993 he is a Filipino who grew up in the US. He talked about it in some of his videos. They migrated to the States when he was 3 years old.

[@kiku-h7r]

@@runny.nose_ Filipinos who grow up in the US would stick out like a sore thumb in the Philippines (as do Korean-Americans in Korea, Chinese-Americans in China, and so forth). Besides, New Year's eve is not a holiday... In the US they have New Year's eve parties, but I don't know that they do anything else on 12/31.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

@@runny.nose_ My friend, "Filipinos" who grew up in the US are Americans. Actual Filipinos could easily tell them apart.

[@tortoisehare]

Very tense conversation with Maiko about whether it's ok to pay or not, and the differences in culture; I honestly thought you were going to have an onscreen fight, I swear! Which is normal I think, because my friends and I get into such arguments all the time, coming from various backgrounds/culture. We end up ok right after though lol. I guess it really varies depending on where you are, but my take on the paying thing, based on what I've been taught, is that you always follow the customs of the "home court." Anyway, great content as usual! I like that it's genuine, especially with you admitting you were expecting Maiko's family to be doing more traditional things but they're not lol! Your vids feel more authentic this way, which is exactly the type of content I'm looking for. Thank you (and Maiko + her family) for sharing this! Happy new year! ♥️

[@rdeez5974]

Really? Seemed like a pretty normal conversation to me for a couple lol, maybe you have not been in many relationships?

[@fkyfky0208]

That is tense? How soft are you?

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

What a great video Paolo! Not many KZbinrs based in Japan can get the same footage, so it really is unique. Hope you guys had an amazing New Year! 🙌

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Millennial Travel Confessions! Maiko's family was kind enough to let me film. Happy New Year!!!!

[@jpsoriano59]

Nice video....i like your colorfull jacket too....can i hve it...

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@PaolofromTOKYO are you Hispanic

[@irizjuh1321]

I feel like a lot of people don't realise how much work goes into a video like this. You have to set up a camera for everything you do. He even set up three different angles only to show him go down the stairs around 1:50. That's dedication!

[@colintheodore8657]

In india.. a guest is a guest no matter if hes rich or poor he should not pay

[@michealdesanta1390]

very common in south asian and middle eastern familys too.

[@blazedyoda8608]

Over here in the UK it depends on the family like mine wouldn't mind if the guests paid but I think some people would.

[@Hanible]

I though you were going to say "no matter if hes rich or poor he should pay"

[@aakankshapareek8365]

But your kids are never your guests in India....

[@hax0rbugan670]

India is a dirty place

[@dalooleabf22]

I’m an arab and in my culture paying instead of other ppl is a tradition and it shows how generous you are, because arab ppl like to give and generosity is a part of our culture , sometimes ppl fight over who will pay 😂😂

[@anjshazafar7733]

Haha true

[@masterdementer]

I don't know much about but I have lived in KSA for 13 years and knowing of their culture I can agree that what you say.

[@thomsonb79]

In my country we have a lot of Arabs as tourists and I'm a waitress - they are a pain in the a.. as customers - but they always fight on who pays for the coffees or whatever they order 😂😂😂

[@Group.B.NTU.Cyber.611]

Alex Where are you from?

[@thomsonb79]

@@Group.B.NTU.Cyber.611 Romania

[@open5083]

So far one of my favorite videos! The fact that you got annoyed with them watching TV and eating donuts it was so real and so funny, I couldn’t stop giggling. ❤️

[@michaelmanning9028]

Thanks for inviting us into your home! I'm sooo jealous being stuck in the middle of the USA as far away from Japan as I can get, I really appreciate all of you youtubers showing me places I'll never make it to in real life

[@solidusmusique]

Michael Manning hey man how bout you just go then lol

[@michaelmanning9028]

@@solidusmusique ive become a dad in the last year, and it just seems out of reach, I'm learning Japanese in the hope that I may become an English teacher there, not sure how to go about it otherwise.

[@koyo6381]

Hi I’m a Japanese woman living in Tokyo. I really love this video! Thank you for introducing our REAL stuff to the world! And I’m so surprised to see the OZOUNI in Nagano! Our OZOUNI is more chicken-y in Fukusima :)

[@obedientfire840]

Are you single ?

[@obedientfire840]

@@pete3816 😤 both

[@darshanacgowda7731]

Hi yo it's very interesting in your culture that guest should not help in their home, ours in India too feels aathith devo bava(means guest are god to us) but things have changed in our culture due to money minded people's 😥😥😥

[@lemkevalaruda9571]

@tarin tarin calm down

[@grimmy6126]

@tarin tarin Not a damn lame question, hear the same question mostly everywhere I go. And yes the internet too, but people would do it just to joke around.

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Gotta love the outdoor shrines everywhere, and that you don’t have to particularly subscribe to their perspective in order to connect with the divine there. 🙏

[@aakksshhaayy]

There's some tension going on in this video lol...

[@Rokinevythng14]

Omg someone else noticed, lol I thought I was the only one

[@marys3738]

Seems like his wife is mad or annoyed. She came across as rude.

[@jinchuriki83]

Did they fight? Definite tension He's usually way more positive

[@gailgabrieles2857]

just noticed Maiko's father is not always around with them. like Maiko's father is distancing himself from them lol dunno

[@wistsidepapi1297]

I feel like he offered to pay at the grocery store and got chewed out by his gf lol, that’s my guy tho

[@maverickblaze1706]

I really like Maiko and her family.Very laid back and chilled out.The house looks comfy,and watching tv with family is fun.Also i agree that lunch is not special on new years eve.Its the dinner thats special.Loved the visit to the Shrine.Very traditional and different.The dog is very cute.Thanks for the video .Loved it !!

[@travisgaming2737]

Paying for other people in my culture is like showing kindness.

[@beyourself9890]

I love the honesty when he said I can’t make them do more traditional stuff. I so much appreciate the raw and real ness in this video sometime in every culture you got to just relax and not do the most

[@fina4031]

My norwegian and french families is really really traditionall lol

[@meilina3475]

Actually, I think he was rude or rather had too much expectations since he seems a nice guy in general. Because what's traditional for you, isn't traditional for everybody. Why would he want to "make" them do things based on his traditions while visiting their home?

[@bakasamalee]

"we are gonna cook, 'we' mean my mom" LMAO XD i can relate lol

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Whenever I hear my grandmother is going to cook I plan to get take out because her food is like nuclear fallout on our stomachs

[@01olracman]

Loving the small tensions, this is some real tv

[@batchman04]

I loved the video it is so nice to see what other cultures do at New Years . I make Caldo de Res which is soup. We enjoy a glass of wine at midnight and we thank God for another year together as a family. We watch all of the fireworks going off in our neighborhood and then we watch Rudolph's Shiny New Year. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching many more videos.

[@mikeowens9489]

That would be one of the coolist vids yet i have seen you do. Thank you to Maiko and her family for letting us view there home. Big thank you from New Zealand

[@dhruvshandilya6761]

7:40 cheerful music trynna cover a heated up debate between them XD , love u paolo

[@transfo47]

lmaooo accurate

[@ronaldo65ful]

I’m so glad I’m Hispanic! In our tradition it varies differently from families. Some will feast Some will party Some will go out and make fire works But one thing we all do is annoy each other company and even a friend of a family member is family. One thing in our culture is that we eat grapes when the clock strikes 12 to be grateful for a healthy year and to hope for something better. So yea

[@valie4851]

Venezolano? :)

[@dolphineachonga555]

In my country too. Lots of family, friends, basically nearly everyone leaves the city and goes to the village. We cook many large meals,eat a lot, drink a lot, dance a lot. Then when the clock strikes 12,new year is welcomed with lots of screaming, singing, ululations and beating drums till sunrise. Good times.

[@kunalshetty4179]

I remember the grapes thing from an episode of Modern Family.

[@traciathome2621]

we eat grapes too!

[@bryangayo4292]

Brazilians, right?

[@vanessazahel7554]

If I offer to pay for things for my family, especially for my Mom, it's seen as honoring the other people and being respectful, thoughtful, and generous. I know it isn't the same for everyone.

[@BerniceWonderdog]

Wonderful! Thank you for inviting us and sharing the lovely customs and food.

[@lailanilsson6553]

Thank you Paolo and Maiko for sharing this video. It´s very generous of your family, Maiko, to welcome us wiewers to your home. Thank you so much! Paolo, I agree with Maiko, that you are a guest and a guest do not offer to buy groceries or anything else to the household. It´s nice and polite to bring a gift to the host. I would never accept that my guests should buy anything to the household. But I would accept a gift. Hopefully something to eat or drink. Haha. Have a wonderful 2019!

[@masonteague679]

Whenever I have been a guest of someone's I have always offered to take them out to dinner, or go to the store and cook a fabulous meal for them. It's just a way of saying thank you for the hospitality. Granted I live in the south of the US.

[@simonofmonroe7793]

If I could hit like 1 million times I would. Thank you for this cultural insight and allowing us in your family space ❤️👍

[@AJ17_]

That grilled yellowtail looked so good. Here in the States, more stores are starting to implement self-checkout areas. I tend to use them more than the regular checkouts (mainly when I have less than 10 items... if I have a full cart, I'll go through the normal checkout, but for just a few things, for me at least, the self-checkout is easier & faster).

[@A_.111]

I live in USA now, but back in the days in my home country Romania, on new years eve in the morning the children and dad would do the last bit of cleaning to welcome the new year in a clean house, while the mom was cooking multiple dishes for the dinner time, and the next day. People either stay at home with their kids, maybe neighbors or extended family and at around 8 pm everyone sits at a large table with lots of food and wine/beer and eat, watch TV, laugh. In Romania we'd have teenage boys or early 20s young men going from house to house kinda like caroling on Christmas, but this time they would say poems and songs that are meant to cast good luck, health and fortune on the people. They would receive money, cake, sometimes alcohol from the house owners, and then they would move on to the next house. Part of the money these groups collected that night, they would donate the next day to the community's church, and the priest would pray for them. Another option is to go out to big parties organized by the townhall or the school (I lived in rural Romania, and either the town's school principal or the mayor would organize a big party where either only adults or both adults and kids could attend, with live music, food and usually byob alcohol. The kids would usually have their own tables and just play all night while adults were dancing and drinking). So, I guess Romanians love eating and watching TV too like the Japanese on NYE, but we do have more traditions. Also, you;re supposed to eat fish on NYE dinner so you could go through the new year smoothly like the fish through the water. And the more bones the fish has the better, as that symbolizes money. And at 12 when you toast with champagne, you;re supposed to hold money/coins so you;re rich in the new year. In the morning, whoever is not hangover goes to the church and then for lunch eat all the leftovers from the previous night.

[@paulaandreamonsalveosorio8889]

You are doing the same americans do. Lol

[@JaJ0001]

Very interesting video, thanks for the upload.

[@DebtOfLife]

I was in okinawa for 2 years in the Marine Corps, and i left the island feb 1 2014. I miss it everyday, the lifestyle the food the views.. much love coming from California!

[@steelinskin5925]

10:17 bruh that's painful. Paolo I hope you can cheers with your father-in-law one day LOL

[@juanball5480]

This is the the most important part of the video so painful to watch

[@xBINARYGODx]

I really love the overly-smiling and energetic you, it makes me smile under nearly any circumstance - but I also loved seeing the more realistic thing here. Your less-energetic face is adorable - lucky wife.

[@Limitations]

I'm from Canada and if my boyfriend offered to pay, my Dad would be impressed by him.

[@hiroshi_th]

right? It would be worse if the son-in-law just stand there expecting the parents to pay for him without offering to pay

[@lunarmodule6419]

Ya. The trick in Québec is to bring stuff and gifts. And I like to bring a special gift for the mother like a special soap or bath bomb.

[@simonjohnson3424]

Same in Denmark. It's just showing that you are being considerate, of the people you care about. It's no shame to accept help, in the form of money. Heck, it's not even help, just like a nice gesture.

[@damiangrouse4564]

That home dinner menu is out of this world. Mom did an outstanding job.

[@Lip22Gloss]

Thank you for showing us these customs and your beautiful extended family!

[@sorcerer_mickey82]

Thanks so much for sharing Japanese Culture in New Years I love learning new things about various countries

[@beausexon435]

It was like watching a domestic argument.

[@tkrdg7885]

Maiko's mom showed bit of surprise for first sight in morning.

[@oboe6548]

holy i've never seen a video depicting everyday life in japan so well. i'm still recovering from having to come back to my home country after visiting my family, and watching this video gives me the same comfort i felt back with my family. maiko's attitude towards new year's day is so accurate to how it's really like there 😂😂😂 great video!

[@xg3990]

So nice to see someone say Maiko's attitude is fitting OF THE CULTURE SHE IS A PART OF. People saying she has attitude 1)are just rude cuz that's paolos wife. He makes content for us to enjoy and our gratitude is to bash his WIFE?! 2)IT IS A DIFFERENT CULTURE. Geeze.

[@chocoCo0kie]

She went out and was in bed at 12:30? :o I wish I could do that, in my city going out starts around 12:30 am. So cool to see how this family celebrates new years. I'm Dutch, we celebrate by getting together in the evening, having hors d'oeuvre and little snacks while watching TV and of course oliebollen! Oliebollen are fried dough balls eaten with powdered sugar, it's a typical Dutch new years eve food. We watch a countdown on television and when the clock hits 12 we pop a champagne bottle and toast and wishing each other a happy new year. Then we watch a lot of beautiful firework as a lot of people light firework when it's 12 o'clock to enter the new year with a bang! Then we go outside and light some firework of our own, and to wish the neighbors that are outside a happy new year. After that many (younger) people go downtown to go to a new year's party and party all night :)

[@jonathanocoma504]

This brings back so many memories of my 1st new years in Japan almost over 10 years ago. Me and my Best Friend visited his relatives in Kumamoto. Thank You to your Wife and your Inlaws as well as the cool content Paolo!

[@samanthali6539]

I think I’m in love with Japan’s culture 😍 it’s so peaceful and full of gratitude !

[@SiliconDrifter]

You need to get past the sweet sugar coated layer. Then let me know what you think.

[@samanthali6539]

Meh better than British New Years

[@samanthali6539]

anglekan I’m half asian but have been growing up in Britain and let’s just day it’s all a drunken mess full of school dropouts or failures ☹️

[@bigoof8559]

리Nayun I quite like my good old British New Years with my family, fun times 🍾🥂😊

[@bugeye8749]

SiliconDrifter *THIS*

[@speedboy6776]

I love how Paolo is just like, welp, guess we're just watching TV today lol.

[@NguyenHieu-dc1dc]

Love you Paolo 3000! It very good to see your videos to learn about Japanese Culture!

[@Joesy015]

*10:75 that tense smile and passive aggressively “They’re watching TV again, Japanese people just love watching TV” lol he was so over it by the end probably thinking “This isn’t how it’s like in the anime’s during New Years” haha*

[@zemania4535]

"10:75" LMAOOOOOOO

[@m22712]

Zemania 😂😂😂

[@DavesArchives]

Lol that’s pretty funny

[@Numi_numi]

11:15 here you can find it easily

[@Serso70]

this is how it's like in japanese homestays i've been in pretty much, im glad they had kids and teenagers who at least i could laugh and play videogames with lol

[@rubotz8523]

I always cherish the New Year tradition I experienced when I went to Japan in Toyohashi. Visiting the shrine was memorable, they had a bonfire where the locals would throw the things that were bad luck for them. We also had soup. The next day's after noon was filled with traditions as well. This video brought back those memories.

[@janetvelazquez579]

nice video...i like the fact that they went to the temple together and that they gave them soup there..thanks for sharing

[@michaelangelogo1621]

Lol here in the philippines where Paolo's family live, when someone offered to pay the groceries we'll be just "oh sweet, thanks".

[@jaybemt]

This video looks all kinds of tense. Lol.

[@misaamane2850]

I guess it's bc Japanese people are very private. But yeah, I felt the somehow heavy atmosphere haha

[@brilliantbutblue]

jbemt1: Glad you thought so also. Very uncomfortable viewing😐

[@kennedycheskaki]

The no traditional style new year explained

[@brilliantbutblue]

kennedy cheskaki: LMFAO definitely described very well.

[@jtpf87]

Maiko definitely had a stick up her ass!

[@АннаЩукина-г6з]

It was SO warm sense... your family is great. You are very happy

[@thomsonb79]

I'm from Romania and we are taught that no matter how poor you are, when you have guests you house has to be very clean and the table full of food. The guest usually bring gifts like flowers and wine and they get around 2-3 meals from the guests and dessert. It's pretty nice to be a guest but I hate to have people over just because there are a lot of things to prepare and clean and also entertain while serving them the food and cleaning the plates after they are done))))

[@patrickpunzalan1622]

Paolo, the quality of the videos have gone up sooo much since you started, 2019 is gonna a big year for you! cant wait for TOKYO2020 vids

[@saurabhtiwari3355]

Her sister's plan was most appropriate for the day 😆. Lucky she

[@TheProofXD]

"is it okay to pay?" lets see, sometime i beg my friends to pay. But serious. In Denmark we split everything even to the last cent

[@MW-wm2uy]

😂you have a dope surname..im a Swede but I totally agree with you in youre comment have Danish friends and they can be f annoying as f hell with their splitting everything to the itty f bitty cent!!! I mean wtf!! Actually in buisness with many Danish companies its a f hassle to not the easiest ppl to do buisness with..im a Swede Love Danish ppl and Denmark but the split every f thing to the very gddam cent..Dont get that. Here in Sweden We often just say ok I take it ...but with my Danish friends...its not like that...at all Lol😂

[@richtofen4888]

M W That comment was pretty unreadable. Good stuff!

[@mogheanil]

u guys r cheaper than cheapest

[@rakeshuk23]

why though man, if your mates get the cab surely you feel to pay for the food etc, it all works out unless your counting to the penny

[@Yvch0]

Mathias Storm I live in Denmark too haha

[@aynooralwerfali3761]

For her: it's her time with her family, a break, a rest. For him: it's a chance for a new video. Two different prospectives...

[@angelajohnson5728]

*perspectives*

[@mitchceiling1506]

KZbinrs don’t have the luxury of taking time off... it’s all about the algorithm

[@panteaflorin]

The second prospective was kinda rude^^.

[@aynooralwerfali3761]

@@panteaflorin I didn't mean it in that way. People were being mean about his wife's and in laws behaviour and I was trying to make them understand their reason .

[@oceane430]

Aynoor Alwerfali But he probably ask if he could make a video, i don’t think he would just start filming when they are with family and it’s new year... think twice. 🤦‍♀️

[@Candace1008]

I’m binge watching your videos ( I’m even watching all ads through 😎) and I love your wife so much she is the cutest and I like her personality!! I look forward to watching everything you got on here and try look up your other channel too ! Keep creating!

[@vidyakant6391]

Indian culture is to stay with parents and take care of them when they need it. We feel happy very Happy when we spend money for our parents.

[@jsb2209]

और जब घर वाली को मां बाप पसंद न आए तो उन्हें घर से निकाल दो😂

[@Ritik_Lodhi]

@@jsb2209 sare log aesa nhi krte

[@gregcleveland6270]

Totally ok for a guest to help out - with cooking, picking things up around the house, do the dishes, or even pick up something from the supermarket and pay for it,. No big deal, here in the USA.

[@virtuouswoman9714]

Greg, "Only in America" 😁

[@tribequest9]

No Greg, no it's not....you are a bad host.

[@vilemes]

It's the same in Brazil!

[@hollyh7924]

In the South, totally different! If you invite guests to a special event or host them, you would not expect them to give money! Very bad manners

[@tribequest9]

@@hollyh7924 I think he was being sarcastic....but just in case he was being serious I think Greg needs a spanking...naughty Greg.

[@mansinegi783]

I love the fact that how heart warming you videos are sir. They are so relaxing and I absolutely love every single video!..

[@victoria76116]

Hi Paolo! Loving this series of yours!! As an interior designer in Toronto Canada I’m super curious to see more design architecture typical homes malls schools gyms hospitals etc in Japan - what’s new different innovative or unique to Japan!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Enjoyed this a great deal. Loved seeing a Japanese family at home. Also, I just finished platinuming Ghost of Tsushima and was fascinated by the prayers at the shrine, particularly clapping the hands as I watched Jin Sakai do a similar action many times. Too bad there wasn't a fox to pet, though, or a gold bird to follow to a hot spring.

[@aliciawright8575]

Thank you! This video has helped me so much for my cross cultural health class!

[@kevinkimball1294]

Thxs 4 sharing, 2👍's up and a like!

[@duke1854]

I'm a filipino and I agree with maiko that I would prefer the guest not to pay or spend anything for the food and drink preparations. But, it is also welcoming if the guest might bring anything for the celebration. Be it food or drinks. Typically also, new years eve during the day is pretty much preparing food, and just laying back relaxing watching movies, t.v or just about anything. It is usually at night after dinner that everyone gathers out and celebrate with other people be it lighting up fireworks or just chilling. Cool vids paolo

[@misaamane2850]

Yeah. And if someone offer to pay for the groceries, they are more than welcome and would be the hero of the day. haha

[@jqa16]

Pinoy din ata si Paolo eh. Eto lng sa mga Japanese sa 3 years stay ko sa Nagoya yung hospitality nila parang way of showing off who's better. Kaso mga Pinoy nahaluan tayo ng western culture pretty much accept all gifts kasi gracia yan eh. ☺️

[@SweetLifeLanta]

This was brilliant. Thanks so much, i really enjoyed your story telling.

[@sibpa744]

I know with covid this might be hard, but can you do more a day in the life off videos? Loved those

[@cass3561]

In my culture, we literally fight over who will pay the bill, especially in restaurants. We literally go over the top with that. Even if you don't wanna pay, you still have to offer lool

[@marthacrespo871]

I love this channel. Nothing but hearth warming content that’s is good for the soul.

[@amirashaynepulua3472]

Happy new year Paolo and Maiko! 明けましておめでとう! I hope you'll never get tired of making wonderful vids. 💕 Anyway, Japanese new year is really different from where I came from. Hahaha I like new year in the Philippines the best! 😎😎😎

[@stormtrooperelite1453]

in Serbia it's generally a very big and very important to show how much of a "good host" you are. Help from family is kind of appreciated and accepted but far from expected. One of the most important aspects in our culture is the "slava", loosely translated as "Patron Saint's day" and it's a traditional family holiday that's on different date for different families (but same every year) and on that date it is VERY important to have as much on the table as possible. I personally think it's a bit silly but very few people question it. Extended family and friends are, well, implicitly invited over because it's said that every person is only invited once and it's implied that the person shows up every year. If they don't and it's not justified, they are not allowed back anymore. Sometimes the holiday can stretch out to 2-3 days depending on the number of total guests expected vs the total space in your house, as often you can't fit everyone at once. Thanks a lot I am loving this channel. Edit: For New Year's eve, if you're not out, it's pretty much the same but scaled down a bit

[@kittycatlyn]

Very interesting. Thanks☺

[@orgwaremexico9667]

Hi Paolo. Your videos add a lot of value to our way of thinking about the manner in which japanese people live and work, overall that you cover various scenarios and environments. Congratulations.

[@carsilk2492]

I love how gung-ho you are and everyone's like "Nah, I'm just chillin"

[@k.baller5140]

1:48 dude places the camera and walks down the stairs multiple times LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@RohitKumar-jp6wx]

Lol

[@garhwalan.]

Same thing crossed my mind

[@jamest3085]

got to get those daily steps in

[@bird_poop]

Or He has multiple cameras

[@sherylwhauwhau7966]

This was nice watching another culture, very interesting comparing culture with another cultrue. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheProseRose]

Great video! It reminded me of spending the holidays with my family in Canada! Currently I live in the US with my husband, and I miss family holidays so much! I loved learning about how you and your wife's family celebrate the New Year in Japan :)

[@liztrainer895]

Love the sink/toilet combo. Ever seen one before .awesome that it saves money.

[@sherwinmuega9129]

6:55 Maiko: “So we’re gonna start cooking, “we” meaning my Mom.” Very accurate. 👌

[@blaackberry]

I'm not asian nor have I ever lived outside of the US but I totally relate with a lot of Japanese culture when it comes to manners. I only offer to pay if its my family. I personally think it would be rude and embarassing (for me) if I offered to pay for my bfs parents, especially since they roughly know our income. Instead I'm more inclined to pick up a token of my appreciation be it wine, whiskey, or baked goods.

[@cynthiamena1645]

In my culture is actually expected for guests to help for the extra costs of things while visiting. Also we clean the house during the day so the new year comes as a fresh and clean new beginning , and ready for all great things the new year brings. We also dress up very nice and wear new underwear lol

[@bflat624]

You can feel the awkwardness. Reminds me of being with my in-laws.

[@ninninin656]

I don't find it awkward at all, they are just being chill and nice.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Joseph Marc Lombardo: Agreed. Felt the same.

[@gripitl6878]

Joseph Marc Lombardo Also, the girlfriend is kinda a ball buster with all that attitude.

[@bugeye8749]

Huh? Your projecting! Didn’t feel awkward at all very much the contrary

[@alexthor1115]

You are obviously and awkward person to think this was, awkward, just like you... Are. Did you forget to wear your hearing device and your glasses? You are not really capable of judging any certain situation accurately.

[@the_jester5448]

Miko "so let's spend time with the family for New Years" Paolo "Cool I'll do a video of it all" Miko " - _-"

[@AngelaRMFerrer]

I agree with you both😊🙏🏻 You both represent 2 distinct cultures with respective traditions, mentality, etc. It's pretty cool and I respect that.

[@biancalawson9044]

These videos are my “happy place”

[@NicoR001]

I am completely envy you, your wife, family and Japan. The amount of respect shown to each other, stranger, neighbor, family or friend is just phenomenal. I really wish I could of grown up in this environment.

[@ArvianMilzaanugerah]

NicoR which one is his wife??

[@mrwell2341]

Wonderful family, culture, and adorable Coco too. Great video.

[@88DoMiNoE]

In Italy when you are a guest you do not pay for groceries (as you most likely won't be invited to go shopping) but usually you bring a bottle of wine or something to eat (preferably handmade). Also you can offer to help set the table and clean the dishes in sign of appreciation. But usually they will say you are a guest and will appreciate the offer but decline. But wine is always happily received xD

[@ΑγγελικήΚοσκινά-χ4κ]

Hi neighbor same in Greece!!!!!

[@infiad1275]

Same here is USA, except it's usually beer with my family! :)

[@brunopappalardo]

Exactly the same here in Paraguay - South America :)

[@whatdamath]

insta regrets about marrying a Japanese ? :D Fun to see a more realistic interaction between two couples

[@rventra85]

Anton Petrov yup, I sensed the tension also

[@tristanbackup2536]

Nice seeing you here. 😂

[@limwowo5902]

do you mean the part where Paolo said he wanted to pay for the grocery and Maiko disagreed? i thought at 9:37 Paolo was a bit disrespectful to Maiko's family as he said they didn't do more traditional stuff?? like people just want to chill out on a public holiday =_=

[@malakitity5799]

@@limwowo5902 he was not disrespectful. it's a different culture

[@sonh788]

@@limwowo5902 he was pressing for content a.f instead of just relaxing and realise Japanese people, like everyone , just want to relax for the holidays too