Scary Earthquake on New Year's in my Japanese In-Laws House

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Every year we try to visit my Japanese wife’s parents house on New Year's Eve so we can spend New Year’s dinner together. It’s kind become a family tradition for us here in Japan. This New Year we have grandpa and grandma as well as Maiko's sister and her husband. It was a great to spend time together but on New Year's day, we had an scary earthquake in Japan in the Ishikawa prefecture which we also felt in Aichi. We hope that all the people affected during the earthquake are safe. If you do want to help support the people, I've left links below.
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[@headienutburn]

Your son in the thumbnail looks EXACTLY look you; Zero physical attributes from Miko. 😂

[@MrLeea01]

​@@headienutburnp 1:48 😅

[@ItsTheTruthLady]

Click bait title or what!! Unbelievable!! Not even the leaf on the plant is moving. Talk about a staged scene! Anyone who hasn't watched the video, there is no actual earthquake. It's completely staged. As you see, not one thing is moving. Who would terrorize their child like that?

[@headienutburn]

@@ItsTheTruthLady I think your 100+ cats are hungry or something.

[@lalalou123.]

Καλημέρα!! Greek subs please? Thank you very much!

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Grandpa is so energetic and really loves Wolfy… should bring Wolfy to visit Grandpa more before Wolfy grows up too much... brings much happiness to both

[@plankface]

I agree that time is so valuable you won’t regret it grandparents are a big deal. ❤❤

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

When my grandpa died and Granny became too old to stay by herself in the village we moved her into a small apartment close to us. Loved having her within walking distance and you could tell it was good for her as well to see us that often but also have stuff like stores and doctors within walking distance as well.

[@leahj139]

Time passes quickly and opportunities get missed. Hoping Wolfy can share many good memories with his grandparents.

[@YouTubetail]

Bro 😮

[@Sequoia4132]

Wolfy gets spoiled with all of the attention now being the only grandchild.

[@joshuakolton9955]

"You're drinking already?" Yes absolutely. Grandpa seems awesome. Glad you are all safe!

[@natashapierre6735]

lol

[@amak1131]

Grandpa is such a kid at heart, I absolutely love seeing that!

[@increiblepelotudo]

I think that most people may fail to grasp is just how amazing it is for the family to allow the filming to happen. This is insanely private, and it’s a privilege to be allowed to see a real slice of Japanese life at an important part of the year. Also, super scary to be caught in an earthquake. Fun fact, Astoria Queens just had a small earthquake a few weeks ago. Very odd. Buildings certainly are not built for that in that part of the world.

[@Alittlebitofeverythingoffical]

A true W

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Glad to hear you guys were safe

[@soldierofgodd]

Good thing your safe man as soon as I saw the news I thought about you I was like " Paolo!!!" 😅

[@robinrosen3236]

Your father in law is a hoot...love him. Hair of the dog at 8am New Year's morning LOL. His love for Wolfie is beautiful to see. Hope you are able to get together more often. Happy New Year to the whole family ❤

[@icegoddesslexra]

Oh man, when Wolfy pointed at the TV and said he recognized that as where you guys live, and his emotional tone while saying so, it made me tear up. I'm happy Wolfy listened to you and that you thanked him for doing so! I hope you and your family and friends are doing better now and that you all have been able to relax and find peace after this incident.

[@TGomez90]

I usually don’t comment but as soon as I heard news I kept checking your channels! So glad you all are safe! Condolences to those who lost their lives. As always your health and family are priority, the KZbin family understands.

[@puru0259]

Grandpa is definitely the MVP of this video

[@CrazySquirrelProductions]

Dear Paolo, Meiko, Wolfy and extended Family, Happy New Year to you all. I am praying that everyone in Japan recovers quickly from these unexpected and tragic events. I pray that this will not be the way 2024 goes for all of us. I'm also very happy to see your Father-in-Law so full of vitality. God bless you all and keep you safe! ❤🙏✌(I donated through Second Harvest Japan - they have been feeding the folks in the stricken area.)

[@kungpaocanine]

Grampa is a total G. Drinking through New Year's Eve, getting up before 8am the next day, and serving up shots while wishing for a prosperous year for everyone. Happy to hear you're all safe, my guy.

[@christinel.4549]

Wolfy is so fortunate to have these wonderful videos with his parents and grandparents. What a treasure to have when he gets older.

[@mareem8333]

I watch your 2023 new years video often, so thank you for sharing again and glad you're all safe!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Happy new year!

[@greysonsfabulousadventures]

I hope y’all are safe and okay

[@OldLordSpeedy]

9:55 Elderly people play with the youngest kids. 😂 This be happend in the most culture too, here in Thailand as same as in Germany. Typically family live... Nice to see and thank you that your grandfather allowed to show it. It looks so lovely and nice to see that all human people are the same. 😊

[@ArtisanFilmings]

I always keep on praying for the safety and the healing for Japan. Every new year has new challenges and I hope you Paolo and your family and friends stay safe.. I wish for the safe travels and people helping there to provide the families, elders, children and the animals too... no one must be left behind... God bless on your future Paolo! 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@CaptainCapital8]

Glad you're okay, Paolo. Prayers up for our friends in Japan.

[@mikekimball1356]

I love wolfy playing with his grandpa, you can see genuine love. It reminds my of my grandpa, I miss him

[@lenise954]

I remember immediately going to check your socials to see if you and your family were okay once they broadcasted the earthquake and I was glad to hear everyone is safe. Any time a natural disaster goes through an area my heart goes out to all those affected even the ones that remain unseen, Thank you for sharing not only your New Years experience with your family, but such a real scary moment with the world. I pray that 2024 brings much healing and peace to everyone. Thank you for sharing those links to donate as well!

[@htmc2022]

It is an “international, global thing” guys chilling with each other pre-dinner snacking drinking talking & women doing all the work! ❤😊

[@bbkcreations13]

Prayers for all in Japan. Big love and hugs from the USA.

[@reneemyers2427]

I hope everyone is ok and I hope you guys have a wonderful new year 🎊🎊🎊 stay safe my friends

[@JeanSamyr]

Seeing Wolfy and Grandpa interactions is so good, Grandpa really loves the family.

[@ruthcarmichaelhansen1945]

Maiko's father is so sweet! Love that he speaks a little English. Lovely family!

[@lbazemore585]

What a wonderful time for Grandpa and his grandson!! Tell Grandpa that in the south of USA we toast every morning with "hair of the dog that bit you!" I love the integration of sacred ritual into everyday and holiday activities.

[@Devtox]

Grandpa is a freaking treasure and I want to be friends with him. Drinking at 8am? He's so fun 😂 I love his terminology too

[@mrs.quintana7574]

Wow!!! Your mother-in-law looks amazing!!!!

[@Fuzzyfezz]

Maiko's sister (Eri?) Cracks me up, love her and loved to hear her body positivity after the wedding 😂! Thanks for sharing another New Years and I'm glad everyone is safe!

[@ayakotami3318]

Glad you guys are OK! One of my friends lives outside of Kyoto and she had gone to Aichi to visit her family for New Years as well. I messaged her immediately and she said they were OK. She called me at 2 am (I woro overnight) and we talked about two hours. I donated too to the Japanese Red Cross. My heart goes out to everyone and their loved ones in Japan. Love from Texas in the United States. For those unaware: there were 8582 aftershocks with the largest at 6.1 or 6.2. As of right now 221 are dead, 1220 fatalities, and 24 missing. Huge prayers go out to the people of Japan and condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.

[@niftyandy9152]

I’m very glad that you and your family stayed safe during that scary time. My heart goes out to all of the affected families. 🇯🇵♥️

[@RingoCisneros]

Dude, I love your in-laws! Your father-in-law is EVERYTHING! I’m glad everyone was safe and sound.❤

[@Nofretari]

I don’t know why but when the earthquake happened I burst into tears. I am so glad your family is safe.

[@SirVampyr]

Grandpa seems so cool :D I don't remember much from last years video, but I loved to watch the kimchi experience you guys had :D It's so cool to see your family all together and safe! Happy late new years! :)

[@donovanmurphy1464]

Grandpa is such a vibe. I love to hang out with him.

[@nurselively]

Thank you for sharing your family's New Year's traditions and I'm so glad your family was safe during the earthquake!!

[@alwaysaik]

Spending time with you, maiko and Wolfe has become a NY tradition 😊✨ sending our thoughts to the affected people of Japan hope 2024 is brighter 🇯🇵

[@mtbelly1972]

So glad you and your family are safe. My thoughts and prayers to everyone that was effected

[@user-fq4nl6ly3h]

Im so glad you guys are okay! I've never experiences earthquakes before so I can't imagine how scary it was. Hope you guys are doing well!!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Paolo. Glad to hear that y'all are safe and sound as well as your family prayers for all of the affected areas in Japan sending prayers from South East Georgia USA.

[@andy70d35]

Glad you are all safe. Condolences to those who lost their lives.

[@victrola2007]

Glad that everyone is safe! Wolfy is beyond precious!! His excitement and everyone's keeping calm was wonderful. Somehow, having a child in the group makes everyone focus on kiddo's reaction and takes away from adults' own. Was so grateful for friends and family's welfare but brokenhearted for all affected. 🎉

[@xxdangergirlxx9719]

Such a tragic start to the New Year. Prayers for all those affected. Happy you, Maiko & Family were safe and okay. ❤❤

[@jackwest3282]

Your In-laws seem so kind, have nice sense of humor and everyone seems happy. Such a nice atmosphere to relax and be together. Happy New Year!

[@sianj456]

Sending much love to you and all the family, glad to hear you are safe and have sent a donation to the Japan Red Cross

[@biancacardenas8654]

You can tell Grandpa enjoys having you guys around and sharing beers with Paolo. Glad to hear and see that you all are safe. ❤ Happy new year 🎊

[@lisanixon9284]

Love Grandpa. Such a positive happy attitude person! Very motivating!

[@MB-pl6dt]

I love how warm Maiko's family are it's so beautiful to see.❤

[@dariamancini963]

This video is so real and soulful. What a blessing you have in your in laws. Very happy for you and hope to spend a new year there some year!

[@thecatlawyer11]

I love grandpa's energy! Really a secret to a long life is being this happy❤

[@charlene6306]

I want to be friends with grandpa

[@kugelschreiber5678]

same. I genuinely love pops. something tells me he was the life of the party back in his day.

[@martinyeriksson]

I am glad you are safe Paolo, my heart goes out to everybody that has been hurt due to the earthquakes. Let us be thankful that the number is lower than it could have been were it not for the great Japanese architecture.

[@BrittLouWho]

So glad you are all okay! I grew up very close to my grandparents, and cherish the memories so dearly. I hope you can all be together more this year! 🎉

[@iandrew6347]

Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and well it was a big shock to see the news on tv about the earthquake 🙏🏻😢🫶🏻🇬🇧🫶🏻

[@user-sy9zs5ur6l]

> I have experienced several smaller earthquakes here in Southern California, so i empathize with everyone affected by the New Years quake in Japan. Thank you for sharing this family video with us all - love to see how Wolfy is growing up. And i am looking forward to my next visit to Tokyo this year, end of March - PS, i ordered 2 bottles of Hot Sauce last week ~

[@grrsrrwolfPr0duct1on]

Its a relief to know you and your family are ok. I hope Japan can recover from this horrible situation quickly!

[@erents1]

As an old white guy from America I can say that your family is amazing and it’s heartwarming to experience your new year with you! Your family get together is somewhat similar to my own, including our California earthquakes…Stay safe!

[@cyberqueen7784]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you and your family are alright, Paolo! Not really the best way to start off the new year, but I'm glad you still made the best of it anyway. My Japanese dance teacher was talking about maybe fundraising to help those affected by the earthquake.

[@Blanco8x8]

What started out as a wholesome family gathering turns into a scary seismic event. It's amazing that you captured the moment on video and I'm glad that your family is safe.

[@amariluna]

I loved watching you celebrate NY with Maiko's family. They all seem like lovely people. Grandpa was my favourite but grandma is so beautiful and sweet. It saddens me everytime there's an earthquake in Japan.

[@emmles]

My heart is with Japan 🇯🇵 Prayers to you guys and everyone else who has been impacted. 🤍

[@AliSakurai]

Your father-in-law acts so much like my grandfather! I got a little emotional because he(my grandpa or pawpo as I used to call him) was so loving towards the grandchildren. I hope your father-in-law lives a long life so Wolfy can have great memories with him!

[@Splarturo]

Glad you guy's are safe and poor grandma she sounded so scared 😢

[@trhino3]

Stay safe and love you and the family. Japan best of prayers and hopefully everything and everyone will be okay. Thank you for all you do for this channel supporting those who are less fortunate and in serious need of help.

[@elleceeme]

I'm glad you are safe... Hoping that the people who were affected can recover quickly...

[@keyup2626]

I’m very pleased you’re all unharmed from the earthquake. I’ve been through a 5.9 in California once and wasn’t very impressed by the experience.

[@bundajoe6570]

Grandpa is the main character for the channel! He is the best !

[@fatisow8607]

I really love how the video started with the family. They were all really happy together and that made me happy as well as I’m watching this three months after. Really sad for the sudden earthquake that was really shocking and really sad for the people who lived that area they look so nice. I hope all of them are okay. ❤

[@southernbellebabies]

Aww this went from so so sweet to me tearing up in worry for the victims of the earthquake and the fear for Wolfy being scared. Hope your friends were safe too. PS Happy New Year!

[@TB-cb3ui]

A mild version is just what I've been wanting! I ordered the original for a friend to support the operation and left you notes about a mild one in my order notes last year. Cant wait for it to come out.

[@HeyToccarra]

I am happy that you and your family are safe!

[@JaketheJust]

Glad to hear you’re safe. You are blessed to have a loving family. That’s what it is truly about in the end. God bless.

[@freedabobbhenry4000]

I’m happy that you and your wonderful family are safe. I hope that you guys will continue to be safe I love grandpa’s energy ❤❤❤❤

[@MoniqueAO888]

Happy New Year and may all the japanese people involved be protected and helped !!! 💚💚💚

[@xavierg.]

Thank you for inviting us to your in-laws house. That is so cool. I saw the longhorn on the wall and I’m thinking that you need a cowboy hat for that. That’s awesome GG and Wolfy are bonding. I love GG with morning sake.

[@lmg92]

I'm glad you and your family are safe, and that you got to spend time with your in-laws. I hope you get to see them more this year. I pray for all those impacted and that have lost family members from this earthquake.

[@RBlue9]

so nice to see your family in law so close and natural in front of the camera, it really give you the real deal of how a family in Japan is (letting stereotypes aside). Plus the grandpa and your kid playing was so sweet !

[@nami122]

憧れる家族ですね😊 マイコさんのお母さんもほんと綺麗で若い！！ お父さんお手製のキムチおいしそうです！

[@KTproductions]

The new years episode always hits different. Love goes out to you guys

[@laurabuchanan3428]

Thank you for sharing your family time with us! So interesting to see how you celebrate the New Year with food, drink, and prayers!

[@MsCatchingup]

Thank you Paolo for sharing your family with us. We love it. ❤

[@severusgoose]

Sending prayers from Texas! You all can get through this! ❤

[@ariellev9185]

I was in Tokyo during the earthquake and we felt it all the way from there. The entire building was swaying for a good minute or so (or at least it felt like it). It was pretty scary and I'm glad your family was safe.

[@elainecooper169]

I'm so glad you are ok. Glad the in laws are too. Keeping everyone in my prayers 🙏🏼

[@nicholasnarcowich9163]

At 62, I have not been up for The New Year for almost 10 years, things to do the nest day... nice family event, Thank you for sharing, Wolfy looks so happy with Grandpa :-)

[@savagebear4374]

Happy to see you and your family are ok. Sending prayers from Virginia, USA.

[@zehra-ct6fn]

We had a 7.6 magnitude earthquake here in Turkey last year so I can completely understand how scary you guys must be… Please take care of yourselves and your family. I personally ache for every single person and animal in the area. I hope all of them are safe. I’ll try my best to do my part to donate ofcourse. I’ve been to Japan twice this year only and Japanese people are kind, hardworking and extremely generous. Love to you & your family in Japan Paolo 💕

[@prsklenar]

I am SO glad to hear that you and your family are okay! I'm also very glad that you spent the holiday with your family and in-laws and everyone had a good time. And sharing an early drink with your father-in-law is well worth it. Bless all of you and I wish all of you nothing but the best new year! ❤️

[@jagsterr1]

So heartbreaking to see the little town collapse and catch on fire. Thank you for sharing.

[@Tu_ta_lu]

This is what “family” content is. You both are just amazing and it is wonderful to see. You both have such a great style. I wish all of you well and happiness in the new. Maybe no more drinking with father in law 😂

[@maddieharr7211]

Wolfy and Grandpa's bond is very sweet

[@eatbreathdrink]

Glad to see that you guys are safe and sound! Hope your friends and other relatives are safe too. 🙏💗

[@micherunnett5492]

Thank you for sharing your sweet family time. Peace

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

My heart absolutely breaks for the Japanese in the new year... 😢 I hope the new year only gets better from here! So so much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@ositofreitas]

I cant remember ever seeing your parents or family memberse visiting Japan. I know Filipinos are so family oriented and Lolos and Lolas adore their grandkids so would love to see that one day. Miko's mom is gorgeous. Really looks young for her age.

[@nenasummers-shanafelt5126]

You better take all those shots with grandpa!!! ❤ I miss my grandpa so much and he was a lot like Miko’s dad, just the absolute best. Happy new year to you all!! Much love from the states.

[@wulffdendad8957]

Glad you’re all safe ! 🙏🙏🙏for the people of Japan

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Stay safe man. Glad yall are OK. Scary stuff for sure

[@BreakawayBites]

I was in Osaka with my family ...We had a great time , Headed back to Singapore on Christmas Eve....and one week later , this happened.... Thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan.....

[@Moontess]

I get the feeling that Grandpa is enjoying having guys in the family now after being the only guy for so long. I love the way he's enjoying a drink with his sons-in-law, getting them to try his kimchi experiments that his daughters refuse to try. And I love the way he uses his whole body to play with Wolfy.