Slow Living in Japan Countryside: Retirement Life in Japan

In this video, I'm sharing my slow living in Japan countryside. Preparing for my retirement in Japan with my retired Japanese husband living in an old traditional home in Japan countryside.

[@marianela111]

Your stray cat has adopted you, and he/she looks at you with eyes of love. Don't disappoint this little soul. 🌻🐈

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

I won't. There's a sad story about this cat. A young Japanese man who used to be the tenant of this old house, left them ( a number of cats ) and moved anywhere. I didn't know that story until a neighbor told me which broke my heart. I am actually willing to adopt him, so whenever I do the yard work, I leave the front door open to see if he wants to get in- but he won't. This cat comes regularly for my prepared food, early morning, noon (sleeping on the mat I set-up on our front door for him) and evening.

[@peter8178]

Hi Grace thanks for the video hope both you and your husband are well. I think that the cat is being fed by half the neighbourhood by the looks of it. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 .

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Good morning, Peter, we are well. Hope you are, too, in England. I'm looking forward to a warmer season.

[@RosalindaBautista-lh8lb]

Grace, how are you? Hope you and your family are healthy and happy. You are so patient with your husband. Yoe are a good wife. You are so talented in sewing. You are one of a kind. I love how you take care of your plants wih so much care and patience and with the animals too. God bless you and your family. Your ate, always praying for you. I nearly missed the notification. It was the first time you applauded so late. Take care again.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Ate Rose, good morning. Sewing is a good pass time when it's too cold to dig the yard. Thanks, Ate. We are all well. I hope you're well, too. Take care always.

[@Lifesaver-o9e]

Hi Grace! I was just about to go to sleep but decided to check for anything new on YT and saw you just posted a new video. Lucky me! Besides me being lucky, your neighbors cat is lucky too! He gets to eat your cooking while we just have to watch and drool! 😂 Isn’t it great to be able to work on your plants indoors sitting on a couch? It looks so relaxing. 😊 Take care Grace and thanks for sharing! 🤗

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Oh, please turn on (the smallest sound) volume of your mobile/laptop and listen to the music I chose for everyone to listen to. They're good sounds to make you sleepy. Good night, Lifesaver.

[@maude5160]

Hi Grace, i was reading your comments and you certinally have many lovely followers. I think the stray cat has decided you own it as it has a collar and bell so it must have chosen you. The sewing on the kimono jacket was lovely..plant room looking great. Stay well and happy hubby and you xx

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hello, Maude. How's your weekend? Yes, you're right. We have a quite of number of lovely likeminded followers. I'm grateful for having you and everyone here.

[@CharlieC738]

How did you meet your husband and move to Japan? I have heard that integrating into Japanese culture as a foreigner is hard. You are really talented, making your own Kimono.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

I met my husband when he was a very healthy logistics in-charged of the company where I worked for. Yes, it was hard. There are still difficulties but manageable. Thank you. Take care of yourself.

[@CharlieC738]

@ That’s very interesting. If your video was not titled Filipina, I would never have guessed. You are very brave to leave your country. Your husband is lucky to have a good wife like you. I would love to visit Japan some time in the future. I am very fascinated with the country and culture. Thank you. Take care too

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

@@CharlieC738, Charlie, healthcare workers coming to support us think how my Filipino culture is saving my husband so much. There were instances of misconception towards Filipinas in Japan, so that is one or the few reasons why I started a channel. Please come and visit Japan! With that plan in mind, you'll keep and maintain the best health. Thank your for joining us here.

[@CharlieC738]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan I think in general Japanese culture clashes with other cultures. From the outside looking in, Japanese people are very set in the ways and culture. Is loneliness a big problem there. There number of “lonely in Japan” channels are astounding on KZbin. It makes me sad that people are so isolated. I would live to visit someday soon. I have been trying to learn Japanese. It’s difficult but also challenging.

[@angelafigueroa7546]

Hello Grace just subscribed to your channel it’s amazing how you taking care of your husband eating delicious warm food getting exercise that is a blessing you are very blessed to be a good wife to your husband I’m proud of you so take care of yourself and your husband stay healthy and safe 🥰❤️😘🙏

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Nice meeting you here, Angela. At the end of the day, a husband and wife are the ones caring for each other. There are unspoken cultural differences but with our situation in life, we're thankful that we have each other. Welcome to this channel. I am hesitant to say "my channel" because this is for everyone who are looking forward to watching new videos to be uploaded. This is our channel.

[@angelafigueroa7546]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan Your welcome many blessings to you and your husband 🥰❤️😘🙏

[@ASongInMyHeart-tw7jl]

Thank you for another great video! I hope you are both doing well. Your husband looks like he's moving better.❤️🌸

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

We're both well.... I was thinking about you. I hope you're feeling better than the last time we exchanged words. Take care...

[@ASongInMyHeart-tw7jl]

@ yes, I am doing well now. Thank you Grace.

[@margarettownsley9500]

It’s good to get all the work done it makes us feel better great to se your husband is doing well he seems much stronger in this vlog thank you Grace for sharing your video

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Margaret, thank you for coming here today. He is has appetite, sleep well, and diligently doing his airbike for exercise. You're welcome.

[@margarettownsley9500]

@ that’s great to hear have a lovely day Grace 🌻

[@sirob202]

i like your plant room , i looks like a very relaxing room in your house 😁

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hi... it looks like a tropical jungle, according to my grandson. Thank you so much.

[@vickyhatfield9400]

So so happy to see you God bless and protect you family 🫶🏻🙏🌻

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Glad to see you here, too. Thank you so much.

[@elsieyeo5904]

Aiyoh so funny, I type a long message and it gone missing again. Thank you for another interesting vlog. You are really amazing as there is almost nothing you can’t do. Have a great weekend ❤

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Elsie, good Sunday morning to you. Your comment is ok. It did not go anywhere.

[@vickyhatfield9400]

Love your sewing ❤

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you..an excellent pass time.

[@areeBetu]

subrang ganda na ng mga photos mo maam Grace. Yung photos ko sa labas ng bahay kinakain ng caterpiller favorite nila yan compare sa ibang dahon, hinayaan ko lang kasi maganda naman sila pag naging butterfly na.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you. Madaling alagaan ang pothos. Mabait ka rin. Glad to know.

[@vickyhatfield9400]

I have such a big😊on my face sir your getting stronger and more confident you go sir keep it up your doing good I see the muscles in your leg get stronger 🙏🌻

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Thank you... thank you so much. You're sweet.

[@wendy6512]

Thanks

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Welcome! I appreciate this so much.

[@fantastica1652]

Hi Grace. I have been waiting for a new vlog from you. What does the “day service” mean? Also, I love your orange settees. It really matched with your plants.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

"Day Service" is a healthcare service for elders and disabled eligible Japanese pensioners like my husband. He's being picked up by the staff from home 2 times a week. Social Worker assigned to my husband suggested to avail this service not only for my husband, but for my sanity as well, some kind of "me time" for me.

[@elsieyeo5904]

Grace, thanks for another interesting vlog. You really did so much things in a day. Did you transform a kimono into a jacket? You really are amazing as you cannot do almost nothing. I really like the area of your house leading to outside when you place 2 oranges chairs and the money plants just hanging everywhere. It will be very chill when you relax yourself with a cup of coffee with some cakes especially in Spring. Have a great weekend ❤

[@fantastica1652]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan Thank you.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

@@elsieyeo5904 , thank you. Yes, I did transform/reform the kimono to my favorite top clothing. You're welcome. I hope you enjoyed this video.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

@@fantastica1652 , my pleasure.

[@マリロー稲坂]

I waited your new vlogs, thank you for inspiring me to be more patient and be happy whatever we have in life.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

マリローsan, "waiting for my new vlogs" is tantamount to giving me tons of motivation to make more videos. Thank you so much.

[@lillianmvargaso4960]

When you close the shutters does it the warmer during the cold? That kitty loves coming to visit🐈It is cute. I loved how you modified the kimono? I like the idea.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Yes, the shutter makes us warmer and as it's located in the south-east part, it gives plenty of sunlight to the plants room. I have a few kimonos that are not worn because I have no where to go to, so I decided to make my favorite top. Thank you for your comment.

[@elsieyeo5904]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan Grace , you are definitely a very creative person 😊

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

@@elsieyeo5904, according to the Chinese horoscope, my job at present ( I can't disclose it specifically though) is not the best for me, instead, I should have pursue arts and design. And it is very interesting that "Media Influencer" is one best profession for me, too. Now I realize that it's true.

[@elsieyeo5904]

Hi Grace Hope you are doing fine, it had been more than 1 week since you uploaded your last video.🙏

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

I am working on it. Only that my husband's hospital visits (hospital and dentist) are frequent these days. We're well. Thank you, Elsie...

[@elsieyeo5904]

@@livingwithgraceinjapan No worries, take your time. Just concern about you and your husband

[@areeBetu]

pareho pala kami ni sir mahilig manuod ng Sumo nuon fave wrestler ko si Hakuho may isa pa mas maliit kay Hakuho pero magaling din. Ngayon hindi kona nasubaybayan yan. Sila lang ang malalaki na nakapag split.

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hakuho was a Yokozuna and a brilliant sumo wrestler. I see... gusto mo pala ng sumo. Thank you for watching tonight.