We built an arbor for our wisteria!

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

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[@thoscho9811]

I really wish you two would get a different sponsor. All the different foods/snacks, each using it's own plastic packaging is an environmental waste hazard. And on top of that, the amounts of people criticizing their customer support is not that small either.

[@milicamilic7433]

Accessibility request: can you please add the subtitles through the KZbin subtitle service? For someone like me who is using assistive technology to read, you can change the appearance and size of the subtitles if they are done through KZbin so they are easier to see versus put in the video. I hope you see this. Thank you so much!

[@leonorhenriquez3719]

Hello Guys, I have been watching you for a long time and I really enjoy your videos, I am from Chile, South America and I have been to Japan a couple of times with my family and, thanks to you, we went to Gujo Hachiman in 2018... beautiful town, we enjoyed it endlessly. We thank you very much for that. Please allow me to share an idea for your adorable kittens. A "CATIO", a little house in the patio that connects with their interior house and where they can go out without risk of getting lost and enjoy the outdoors more peacefully... ¿sounds like a nice project? There are many videos on KZbin about CATIOS. With love,

[@GrumpCatMara]

Rachel: "The frogs just keep coming back up here and I don't know why" Jun: "I've been giving them little showers" Rachel: "JUN!"

[@otoshithekid2957]

The disney princess strikes again

[@dianaellul9345]

The way the frog just arched it's back with a little smile, when Jun gave it a shower, was so cute.🐸

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yeah, that'll do it.

[@ILuvAyeAye]

If anyone reading this sees frogs, please do not put tap water on them - we put chlorine in our tap water, which keeps the water safe for humans, but is dangerous for amphibians like frogs. Amphibians absorb substances through their skin, including chlorine. After a quick Google, it appears that the amount of chlorine in water in Japan tends to be lower than in the US, so it's possible it's safe for frogs in Japan? But other countries have an even higher level of chlorine than the US, so please don't risk it. I'm no expert, I just know that when handling a pet frog, it's recommended you first clean your hands with dechlorinated water or wear gloves, so even a small amount of chlorine transferred to them is considered dangerous. Beyond chemical exposure, there's also a fungus that invisible to the naked eye but is killing amphibians, and it can be accidentally transferred by handling frogs. So please touch amphibians as little as possible None of this is judgment to Jun & Rachel of course! They were trying to keep the frogs safe, and gardening will involve getting native animals wet. I just like animals and find this stuff interesting.

[@Orangecatinahoodie]

I love the loading transition of Nagi on the wheel

[@juliii_g]

Same 😂

[@ursulamarisol]

That's Nagi, he has the fluffiest tail and white arms and legs ❤

[@JCXP123]

That's Nagi :) Haku has white socks while Nagi's front legs are almost fully white 😁

[@Orangecatinahoodie]

How have I watched them for so long and still can’t tell 😭 I thought it was Haku because the fur looked darker

[@JCXP123]

@Orangecatinahoodie how long have you watched them? I watched R&J from when they only had Haku and Poki so it was easy for me to see because it was like "ok, that's not Haku so it's Nagi" 😂

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

This is the arbor we started last month--and got foiled by the constant rain. But May has been clear and lovely and we were finally able to finish!! I've been checking the wisteria every day to see if it's growing at all which it's obviously not yet😅 Thank you guys so much for watching us make a million gardening videos lol. We'll be moving back to indoor work again now that the mosquitoes are coming out!

[@deathnstuff]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A MILLION GARDENING VIDEOS lol. Watching the way you guys interact w the nature in your yard-the plants, the animals, the little bonds you form, the little things you enjoy-it’s rlly fulfilling. So cute & funny ~w~ it inspires me to want a life that’d feel so complete & enriching 🖤

[@_MJ_x]

The gardening videos are so COOL! So many cool flowers and trees and uff as someone wirh no garden it‘s alwqys so lovely to see! And so many small creatures get to have a home in the garden! 💚

[@goslinggardens1]

The gardening videos are so fun! Thank you for showing us all the neat indoor and outdoor house projects you make, I'm so excited every time you guys upload

[@rebekkah9420]

all the rain fell over Europe this may. XD

[@noe9167]

It really brightens my day everytime I see that you have uploaded a new video :] I love all the content you make

[@ursulamarisol]

Jun: "setting up the arbor part was the most difficult one, because first we needed to make friends " 😂😂😂😂 I love Jun's sense of humor!!!

[@Boyd39527]

The cold water behind the locked door is so funny 😂

[@DaniMetzinger]

“Go do Rachel stuff” translates to playing with the neighborhood cats 😂

[@Sydberry]

Or cutting some wood 😂

[@yuag.3909]

Rachel and Jun: “we need to dig a deep hole” Neighbors: “borrow this concrete breaker!” I love how they always seem to be prepared for any of Rachel and Jun’s projects😂

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

We're in a neighborhood of hardcore farmers. They have everything haha

[@RaixMusic]

I really love how Rachel is slowly expressing herself more and more in Japanese and it's also always so lovely to see your tag-team relationship ❤❤❤ to witness your consideration to each other is really healing 😊

[@tinekejoldersma]

Unless it is for gelly sweets, Rachel eats more 🤣

[@RaixMusic]

@@tinekejoldersma it's every man for themselves when it comes to snacks 😤🤣

[@tinekejoldersma]

@@RaixMusic 🤣

[@IronMan-ds5bi]

​@kaleb609same, lol

[@RaixMusic]

@kaleb609 ???? Eh why lmaooo

[@modelskitt]

Love the cat-wheel loading thingy! Please keep using it as it's adorable.

[@P3x310]

Such a little thing yet it made me go "awwwww!!!" with three exclamation points

[@Lucky_Dagger]

They should make an endless loop of it and put it in a looping video.

[@snowsmile7113]

15:05 "But it's okay .. we locked the door on each other 😁" I LOVE THIS COUPLE SO MUCH MAN

[@_Ready_Steady_Eddie_]

7:43 As someone who works/volunteers in scenic design/construction (building theatre sets etc.) that IS how you do pocket screws!! (at least how we do them!!)

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

YESSS

[@АнастасияМакеева-ж3й]

Rachel and Jun locking each other out is the ultimate relationship goals 😂❤

[@DeliciousPigeonCheez]

The arbour (sorry, I'm British and we like extra letters) looks fantastic. It was nice to see Poki supervising the manual labour. I particularly enjoyed Jun treating the tree frog to a private spa and wondering why it keeps returning to the second floor. Additionally, it is a brave man who digs 80cm deep holes wearing a white shirt - I am so very impressed it was still pristine after the holes were finished. Truly remarkable talent. The editing on this video was fantastic.

[@SeanHodgins]

I remember when I was a kid, my mom had a wisteria growing on the front of our house. While sitting on the porch, I swear you could watch it reach out and grow/move towards you in real time, looking for its next victim to climb.

[@icahopilm898]

What a magical tree! I hope it's still there.

[@nekoneko3838]

​@@icahopilm898 Oh believe me it's still there. It's impossible to get rid of. 😂

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

This is the kind of thing that folklore is built off of.

[@nado54321]

Where I live it took three trees down. Luckily, they fell away from the houses

[@plantday4680]

Just gonna say it the demon slayer corps

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

"Yard Roomba". My mind is still blown by the concept of these 😂 Okay, I had to stifle my snorts at work when Jun saw the cold water left for him (how sweet!) and then cruelly finds the door has been locked 😆!

[@katlouwen3152]

Hi! The lines in the soil are soil horizons. They occur naturally as the different sized soil particles settle, organisms move stuff about and minerals and salts leach down. The lighter colour at the top is topsoil, then the darker layer is likely an eluviation layer where all the minerals and organic matter have leached (that's why it's darker). Then under that is subsoil and then parent rock and then bedrock. Cool huh?

[@ctq.jenY99]

Bedrock? So minecraft wasn't lying then? 😳

[@minnar9573]

I love how you mix speaking Japanese and English for the videos! It's also really helpful as I'm learning Japanese (very slowly but surely lol).

[@SeppieStronk]

It's so inspiring to me when I see Rachel just taking on a project even though she doesn't fully know what she's doing. It has inspired me before into actually starting to build the catio for my cats even though I didn't know what I was doing but I'm so happy I did. And I'm pretty sure my cats are also very happy with it. It might not be perfect but I built it and I learned so much

[@UhOhUmm]

Black screws are usually not rust proof and are for indoors so they might rust out in a couple decades. Doesn't really matter since it's not a heavy structure, but I thought I would mention it if you ever build something that needs to be strong and last outside, for outside you normally would want to use zinc coated or stainless steel screws.

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

I was a little concerned about the waterproofing of the screw areas anyway so I put them all in a bit deeper, then filled them in and painted over them! So hopefully water won't be getting through anywhere on that arbor. Time will tell lol

[@K268H]

​@@RachelandJunAdventuresI'm actually really curious about the paint you used. Do you have a brand name? Would be great to find something similar here in the US

[@spaceinmyhead6698]

"In America we just work until we die" I literally screeched in laughter at that Rachel oh my goodness

[@restezlameme]

OMG IKR 😭😭😭 Why are we like this

[@owlislike]

​@@restezlamemeFree Market Capitalism and no national support systems 🎉💀

[@Crazylovedbsk]

I love how more confident you guys are getting with woodworking and defining your garden.

[@thistlepatch]

Rachel being bad at math but still building things gives me hope for my future 💜 truly an inspiration

[@Twisted_Rose96]

Totally didn't nearly cry at the note on the water bottle 😭 was super sweet until you locked it behind the door 🤣🤣🤣 absolutely loving the progress on your garden, it's so beautiful

[@LostEveryMarble]

My cats yell at me to go out ALL day! Winter is the hardest!

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

They never stop!! Not even when it's a million degrees out or the air is full of smoke from the farmers burning their harvest waste lol

[@OscelotTheCat]

Saaaaame. I get so little sleep in winter. I can't just leave the house open, it gets to negative degrees Fahrenheit here!

[@DaemonInWhite]

I'm always so impressed how you guys are like, we might not know how to do this but that won't stop us from trying! Also the Poki alarm is adorable 😂

[@Gossamer24]

The Poki screaming emoticon when you can hear him at the beginning of the video was such great editing. The arbor looks wonderful!

[@rosemarybliss]

I screamed "Rachel!" then giggled for the next 5 mins when she locked Jun out and made him stare at the icy-cold water bottle on a scorching hot day 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justins.7938]

I was not expecting Rachel and Jun to upload a video today, but I'll consider that as a good start to my day.

[@Laura_Crawfield_Valo]

Same!

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

The editing of this video is amazing. I especially like Loading Nagi in his wheel. I am really impressed by how good both of you are at crafting and DIY. You really don't need an engineering degree to slay at DIY.

[@pheart2381]

Thats impressive. The wisteria will look lovely against the dark wood.

[@demimccallum4943]

I think u guys are a great advertising source for Sakuraco, cuz I always watch the whole ad ❤😊 when u guys do it

[@DeliaLee8]

Totally. Love watching them show what's inside and eating the food. Only thing stopping me from subscribing is a limited income.

[@ligeialovelace]

I loved my SakuraCo subscription! I had to stop because I'm on a restrictive meal plan right now for health, but it's fun to watch Rachel and Jun's ads still to see what I'm missing.

[@SB10999]

Ive noticed that too. The only ad I actively watch and enjoy!

[@KHFFSE]

Rachel roasting Jun --> "Your Japanese has gotten better." lmao The arbor looks great! Wisteria is one of my favorite plants but yeah, it can be super invasive without a home like the arbor haha your garden is going to be spectacular

[@JapaneseVixenofArt]

You guys have been so encouraging with all of your projects that you have encouraged me to do new things that I have never done before. Today, you have helped me out by posting a video that helped me get out of my sudden depression slumped. I haven't had one this bad for 7 years, and it helped me break away from it. Thank you both so much. Words can't express how grateful I am to have found ya'll on KZbin all those years ago when I came a video of a cat. It is still one I like to rewatch. I still giggle seeing a slice of life couple who were in that tiny apartment explaining how you got this vocal cat named Poki and trying to stop his dumpster diving antics.

[@sarameitner6770]

Wysteria is one of my all-time favourite plants. Yes, it's invasive - but in springtime you have HUGE cascades of wonderfully-smelling blooms - totally magical.

[@gingercupcakesweeets4654]

Love the Poki meow😸

[@catsupy]

Poki screaming for his life in the beginning really speaks to my soul, talkative cats are my favorite kind of cat! 😆 And I love your sense of fashion Rachel!!

[@camman1056]

1:01 I had to talk to my concerned neighbour yesterday about how my recently cat wasn't dying; she just wanted someone to open the door between the kitchen and living room and I had gone to the bathroom

[@jsaysyay]

i'm like irrationally thrilled by the garden content lmao, also that arbor already looks good but once that wisteria grows onto it? absolute slay icon

[@elizabethpink]

I really love watching Rachel's DIY projects. Especially the big ones like this.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Wisteria are my favorite. I used to live by someone who's wisteria has grown into an actual tree. It was beautiful.

[@haetenn]

yall are getting better at building diy stuff :3

[@princessjamie]

you guys are such a perfect, adorable, sweet, lovely couple. you are everyone's couple goals. the archway looks great, that must've been exhausting! 💕

[@naruhinalover6]

I just adore the code-switching 😊❤ (switching between languages)

[@rogue-taxidermy_griffin]

Not what code-switching means. They're just changing languages.

[@rainblue4789]

@@rogue-taxidermy_griffin a quick google search would have saved you the embarrassment of being so confidently wrong buddy

[@ellytheskelly]

@@rogue-taxidermy_griffinisn't that what code switching is by definition though? (/gen)

[@stopasking6009]

@@ellytheskelly Yes, it is, but rogue-taxidermy-griffin is thinking about the way the term is more commonly used on the internet to mean switching between cultural groups than strictly languages. Like the difference between someone's demeanor at work vs their demeanor in their own neighborhood. But the term does still refer to swapping freely between languages when communicating.

[@naruhinalover6]

@@rogue-taxidermy_griffin I beg to differ, they switch languages in the middle of sentences or answer with a different language (especially words which come to mind/ is easiest to use at the moment) “code-switching” can be applied to switching between languages entirely or just by a few words

[@MishlerFurramily]

The cold water for Jun sitting inside the locked door just taunting him made me laugh so hard that I almost spit out my drink.

[@therealninjess]

I really appreciate the editing choices in this video! Your cinematography has always been awesome, and the little texts and fun transitions just added a little something extra special this time.

[@sarriberri]

My cat kept talking back to all the meows in this video 😂

[@TheIrishAlchemist205]

I'm always so impressed with the projects you guys take on, despite "no engineering or mathematics." Always just feel like such a testament to trying your best, accepting the outcome whatever it is, and the combination of those things usually ending up an amazing end result. And of course having fun in the process, and not being afraid of mistakes/fixing up small imperfections. Great job you guys!

[@sumdumgaitoo7222]

This is where you're at! You guys have so many channels, I like Juns kitchen his cooking looks easy precise and clean. He hasn't posted for about 6 months. Anyways, Aloha from Hawaii!

[@LostEveryMarble]

😂😂😂😂😂 THE LOADING SCREEN I'm dying😂😂😂😂

[@melissaandreag]

I love your little frogs, neighbor cats, your house projects!

[@Manj_J]

I love Jun's humour, and Rachel accidentally locking him out so he can't get the water made me chuckle XD Edit: also the cat wheel loading screen!! Please keep it omg it's adorable 🥺🥺🥺

[@HelloParkingMeter6]

Omg I love the loading screen

[@stargirl7646]

The transition of Nagi on the wheel was so cute!! 😂😂

[@lychenthrope]

You both are so healing and fun to watch. Such a loving home you've built and continue to expand upon! The arbor will look amazing once the wisteria fills in.

[@Mikeztarp]

You've got English subtitles for the Japanese, Poki-titles, a Nagi loading-wheel... The production values are over 9000.

[@Sydberry]

No! That loading screen is way too cute!! I want it to load forever!

[@TrulyToriYouTube]

I loveeee wisteria. So excited to see growth progress updates!!

[@RatClowns]

SO MANY FROGGY FRIENDS!! 💕

[@kitten375]

You're a power couple. Nothing you can't do when you work together. The arbor is beautuful.

[@royallyrebecca1084]

Jun is absolutely rocking those crocs 😂❤ Thanks for your guys’ lovely videos! My partner and I love them!

[@AlanWalkerFan1357]

FROGS I LOVE FROGSSS

[@c.w9160]

Woah amazing work, it's going to look so good- I can't wait to see how your garden flourishes throughout all the seasons 🌸🪲🍃!!!!!!!!!!!! When you were digging the holes for the posts - the soil change in texture/colour was because of a change in soil horizon!! The soil profile is split into multiple 'horizons' (layers), and the depth of each segment is specific to a lot of location-specific qualities. For example, the slope of the land, erosion, amount of organic material, type of parent material, and much more! Most likely you were digging into the B horizon! The amount of clay will commonly increase in each horizon, just like you said :))). Farmers will often hire someone to perform a land capability assessment (LCA), in order to evaluate their land for a specific purpose (like cattle grazing or wheat pasture). The LCA will let them know how suitable the land is or recommend adjustments. One of the things they look at to determine the land capability is the soil profile! 👩‍🌾🌾🧡 I am an Agriculture student and writing this comment while I procrastinate writing up a very amature LCA for one of my subjects 😂.

[@fatimanayani888]

2:17 GIRL SAME love watching your teamwork!!

[@campabino2969]

Turned out so beautiful.☺️ I would love to see your next project be a catio for the kitties since they can't go outside and specifically Pookie seems to find it harder not to be able to go out.

[@laurawiltshire6125]

This is the dream life! I love how many cats are visiting your garden now!!! Thank you for posting these garden DIY videos, they bring me so so much joy

[@DreamyDuskywing]

Your videos fill me with a deep peace and quiet joy. I really appreciate the work you put into them, adore the cats and am very thankful for the relaxing videos you put out for us to enjoy. ❤

[@MxPotato84]

It looks really nice, and really beautiful with the wisteria on it. Jun definitely deserves a long sleep for a few days. Lol. And the way Jun made that excited noise over Hydrangea season has me giggling. Im ready for it too, here in the states.

[@Acryssx]

As much as I love your cat, craft, and life videos, I LIVE for your updates on your garden!!! I love how far it's come and I look forward to how far it'll bloom!! (hehe)

[@dianechaniewski293]

I absolutely LOVE how you two work together and create incredible things. You make this world a better and more beautiful place. Thank you for being such amazing humans. I appreciate you!

[@finecallmejane]

You guys make such a wonderful team!

[@86fifty]

Congraaaats! I remember you saying that was a big goal for a long time, and now it's dooone! And now you get to enjoy it and watch it grow! Believe me, your gardening and 'local wildlife' vlogs are SOOOO appreciated! Healing to the soul :) Even when Poki screams from inside the house LOL He's part of the comedy!

[@juliastiller1263]

So beautiful!! Also love hearing y’all speak Japanese more and more in these videos!!

[@mentira32]

That was a huge project and you tackled it as a team and created it together, that's lovely!

[@k_tubbs]

I love these videos of home improvement stuff. It's just nice. You guys just make nice videos. Food, cats, garden, home, Japan. What more could anyone want! Lol.

[@InevitableLost]

I’ve been trying to plan this exact same thing for my new house!!!! A previous owner planted A TON of Japanese wisteria right along the side of the house, and I want to build an arbor for it to grow on that’s a safe distance away from the house, but I needed ✨ inspiration ✨ You guys are the best 🙌🏻

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Love watching you guys and the beautiful home and garden you're building together. Thank you for sharing!

[@VermilionLotus]

I can't wait to see how the wisteria grows along the arbor. It's going to be gorgeous in a few years! Great work, Rachel and Jun! お疲れ様でした!

[@jerryboba_]

It looks like you had a lot of fun getting this video together, both for the project and for the edit! Lovely work, your yard is becoming more and more a DREAM 💖

[@ltlt3477]

Beautiful!!!! I always wish we could fast forward because you know these things are going to be BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@kittaymilk]

THE EDITING IS SO CUTE AND FUN ♥♥♥ good job you guys this project rules!!!

[@mytabsamsung6778]

A cattio would be great for your cats to enjoy your lovely garden :)

[@duvallnic2]

I helped mix concrete last fall to put post in my backyard and he is NOT kidding about the work it takes 😂 worth it! You guys did a great job!

[@karenokeson2705]

Beautiful! Rachel, you remind me of my sister-in-law, Jan. She is very artistic and can do everything. She is also very kind and generous. Thank you Rachel & Jun for sharing your lives with us. 💗💜💙🐈🌈

[@tunnelcat4592]

Looks great! Also the Nagi loading wheel is literally the best thing I have ever seen.

[@Jibash]

Sugoi!!! We're so proud of you! Great woodworking job and perfect hole digging! That concrete is something elss. I rarely see Jun work in the garden, nice change of pace. Love your videos so much

[@KatsuragiNamika]

You guys have no idea just how much joy your videos bring me. Thank you

[@S88PD06]

I always love your content ❤ it just makes me feel peaceful and happy 😊

[@astropretzel]

This was such a sweet video ❤ this is gonna look amazing, guys!! ^~^ Nagi loading screen is perfect, too!! This new editing style felt really cozy and lovely 😊

[@Excessumamy]

These gardening vids are so wholesome and adorable!!!!!

[@stenchlord]

You can also wrap the posts with a trellis (or some wire will do the same job) to assist the wisteria in climbing the arbor.

[@stargirl7646]

Awww the little outdoor kitty is so cute!

[@AstorReinhardt]

FROGS!!! I remember when I was a kid I caught a little froggy friend and made him my pet. I also did that to a lizard haha... They're not super common here where I live but I've seen frogs once or twice...I usually like to pick them up, look at them and then put them in a more safe spot because they're usually on the ground and we have two dogs lol. Frogs are so cute. We get really small dark colored ones here. Bravo on Jun digging those deep holes and then filling them with concrete! Looks like exhausting work!

[@strawberry4420]

Every time you post my day get so much better!!!😽💐

[@Tiffythompson17]

I love the frogs....I had a couple of frog friends in my garden last year, and hope to see them again this year ❤️

[@random22026]

Rachel and Jun teamwork, making the Rachel and Jun dream work! 💓💓

[@tayet6875]

😂 Jun: Go do Rachel things! Rachel: does a Jun thing: chonky girl❤

[@JaySay]

That looks so nice! Great work! I could watch you guys work in your garden each and every day. I hope to have a garden even half as pretty as yours someday!

[@UnliRide]

7:58 Nagi's thoughts: "TRAITORS!"

[@nightwingedeyeliner2483]

I love this! So gorgeous! Whenever I'm need inspiration weather it be for new crafts or motivation to get things clean at home I've been putting R&J videos on in the background and feel at ease but determined! 💪 Thank you for doing what you do!