What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Japan

What mistakes did you make in Japan? What would you tell your past self? This video talks about what I wish I knew before moving to Japan. I first came to Japan in 2015 and there are a lot of things I thought Japan was that ended up not being true. There was plenty of culture shock the first time I came here.
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[@OrientalPearl]

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[@timothyy7]

I just finished 5 months mandarin with pimsleur. cant decide which lessons to do next lol

[@arslanafzal421]

Love from paKistan 🌷💐

[@OrientalPearl]

Tim Y I was in the same situation after finishing their Japanese program. I moved on to Japanesepod101 after that. They have a course for Chinese too.

[@OrientalPearl]

Arslan Afzal Thank you Pakistan!

[@arslanafzal421]

@@OrientalPearl welcome 😊😚

[@eTraxx]

Your comment about the difference between Tokyo and the countryside reminds me of watching videos of people visiting places like New York City and Los Angeles and thinking they represent America

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a great comparison!

[@eTraxx]

@@OrientalPearl .. and .. not 'hating' on either of the two cities .. which I have never been to .. but the same thing applies to Houston and Dallas where I have lived. I have passed through Seoul South South Korea . and I can say it is nothing like the Korean countryside and suspect the same thing for any large city in any country. It's just .. I was watching a video the other day of some Australians visiting the US and where did they go? Los Angeles. I think they would have had a better introduction if they had spent some time in rural Oklahoma, the hills of North Carolina. Heck .. New Orleans is nothing like small town Louisiana.

[@muajin]

Countryside and City can be completely different worlds in Japan, just like any country really. Japan has *ben* or accent/language. City-ben and Country-ben can also be different too.

[@JayCee2020]

So true! I’m from NY and when I tell people, they get shocked. I think most people also assume if you’re from NY, you must be rich/live like those people in downtown Manhattan lol

[@infomwr]

Or how about Detroit? Lol... although Gross Pointe and West Bloomfield isn’t far.

[@Uriel-Septim.]

"True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing" --Socrates. “Admitting that you do not know something is the first step to learning.”--Terry Goodkind.

[@OrientalPearl]

This is very wise!

[@ivanleterror9158]

People who think they know it all really tick off those of us who do. :-)

[@stuckonaslide]

"I don't know shit, I dont get stuff and I don't understand things." -Socrates

[@siriosstar4789]

@@OrientalPearl here's an alternative to the above - True knowledge exists in knowing that you know NO THING . At this point there is no " you" and no knowledge that an individual mind can observe and or identify with . This is consciousness awake to it self .

[@JB52520]

If you know that you know nothing, you know one thing.

[@matthewraya4246]

It’s great to learn that Japanese society is not so strict. I did have the impression that there were lots of rules. However, I still here from other KZbin channels that document life in Japan that there are still “customs” in the workplace that foreigners working in Japan have to adjust to: like asking your “senpai” out to lunch, bringing gifts back from your vacation for your work group, not leaving work until your boss, or co worker, is ready to leave, etc.

[@OrientalPearl]

Right. Always keep in mind that KZbinrs sensationalize videos and topics to get more views lol.

[@dakota.7617]

@shoin yoshida L

[@whushaw]

The stark differences between Tokyo and the countryside are astounding!

[@OrientalPearl]

They are pretty different places aren't they!

[@einzelganger09]

I totally agree people in tokyo may be cold compared to other places. But as i grew up in countryside of japan, i just want to share my opinion. When we live in the urban side, the countryside is always nice to ''visit'' though it doesn't always mean it is also nice to ''live'' in. People in countryside is more conservative and may not be tolerant to foreign culture and way of behavior. Tourists are always welcome but it is because its temporary. It is different story when we try to be part of their community. People in cities, somehow is indifferent about others. They don't wanna(or they can't) mind business of others. That makes them seem cold in general. People in city adores countryside and vice versa. They both have positive and negative side. So lets balance them. Guess Fukuoka may be a good place for that

[@johnaviator]

Thanks for sharing the cultural nuances to us foreigners! Another great video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching!

[@KaitenKenbu]

Yeah the rural towns and mountain towns are wonderful. My fav town outside of Tokyo is Nikko. It's not the smallest but very friendly people still.

[@OrientalPearl]

I love Nikko too!

[@muajin]

Nikko has the very popular hot springs. It's also the last stop on the train. Nice train station. The walk up to the temple area is nice. It's that one main street. *the bridge you cross is very nice too...i've taken several pictures there* I've been there twice, great place to visit. It's not too far from Tokyo. :D

[@thegamingbird101]

You’re a good multilinguistic person and I’m actually wowed at how good you are at speaking Japanese and Chinese

[@TehPhysics]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel way back at the beginning of the year. This was genuinely entertaining and informative as always. And you're editing work improves every single video. Sugoi!

[@OrientalPearl]

If only more of my viewers appreciated the editing. They don't. It's about reactions. I hope to expand my audience.

[@gregpotter2278]

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" - she you learned this first hand and spent a month on basically a bedspread and a blanket on the floor for a month. (What's funny, Anming, is we forget all the times we slept on little pallets on the floor on in sleeping bags on the floor as kids and it NEVER bothered us- he get older and we forget all those childhood years...LOL). Another wonderful video! Thanks for all the hard work on the editing and the filming...much love & respect to you, my dear friend!

[@OrientalPearl]

Well said Greg! Thanks for watching. I remember sleeping on the floor in nursery school. I refused to take a nap. Not much has changed lol

[@dahur]

You should be getting your 100,000 subscribers award from KZbin. Maybe you could do a video showing it to us, assuming they send it to you there in Japan. Congratulations, and thanks for all your hard work...!

[@OrientalPearl]

They never notified me about anything. It’s kind of a problem.

[@dahur]

@@OrientalPearl Well they better, or they'll hear from me.

[@szewei85]

Haha coming soon. Dont worry yo.

[@mahfuzz]

After I discovered this channel chinese sounds more nice.

[@fuckface727]

@Mr. FroGGo u ok?

[@jackpatterson7110]

I agree. I didn't mind the sound of the chinese language (there are a lot of chinese speakers in my area in Canada), but I wasn't particularly fond of it. After watching these, I find it fascinating, and now have a strong inclination to learn it!

[@bee9775]

omg if you started streaming that would be so cool like just streaming walking through tokyo or walking through the countryside!! 😯

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, live streaming is quite a lot of work. I just made an appearance on a twitch streamers channel the other day.

[@Makuru]

@mike green Eh?

[@dump1ingsfordinner648]

ive been learning japanese for a couple months now. although im not as conversational as i’d like, i know im also still a highschool student which takes up a lot of my time. u and ur channel inspired me to start learning the language and with every video i watch i get a new boost of motivation so thank you for that!

[@user-xd3jq3ho9t]

Tochigi Prefecture is my home town! I was surprised when you said the word Utsunomiya！ I'm looking forward to your video！

[@OrientalPearl]

Yaaaa! I like that prefecture.

[@doyoungjaehyun1732]

Watching from Greece. Love your videos im obsessed !!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Greece!

[@muajin]

I loved Greece....I had my passport stolen in Athens on the subway, but that was due to my stupidity. I spent a few days in Naxos *stayed away from Sanotorini and the other places* and a week in Crete! Crete is an awesome place. :D

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Wonderful to see Japan like this. I love it. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for being here for every new upload! It helps a lot!

[@raghavendra4633]

Hi , a new subscriber Japan is such a wonderful country.Was browsing KZbin during Home quarantine and liked your vlogs and immediately subscribed .My sister also loved your VLOGS.WISHES

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for subscribing.

[@aarongallardo3684]

Learning Japanese: exist Anime watchers: *I don't need subtitles anymore*

[@katie-dh3eu]

HHAHAHHAHA

[@arianamoghadami338]

I love your videos Really, they are awesome and so educative

[@DarkDruid7]

Only six more months and I'll be in Japan (Tokyo). Your videos give me hope!

[@bean6165]

The Japanese countryside is lovely! That's why "My Neighbor Totoro" is one of my favorite Ghibli films, Miyazaki wanted to bring the rural countryside he grew up in into film. Thank you for sharing! Can't wait for more videos :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching! I want more viewers like you that enjoy these kinds of videos. I don't quite have the audience I want on this channel yet.

[@bean6165]

@@OrientalPearl You'll get there! Just keep being you and putting out content you want people to see and the right audience will come along 😊😊

[@lino512]

Nice work! It’s a pleasure to see your “minimovies” I have also noticed that there is a “style” emerging. Keep always this Anming point of view! I like it. It is culture with a smile, brava! (Italian word) I couldn’t resist to use it 😉

[@mickrobinson6518]

Another great video 👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@soidogcowboy3282]

Where are you?? Missing your videos Don't let haters stop you. You're doing great.

[@OrientalPearl]

The kind of “reaction-based” comment that viewers want to see takes a lot of time and luck to catch. Because of that my uploads will never be consistent. There will be slow weeks and fast weeks. Be patient. I got some footage yesterday that will be uploaded in 12 hours.

[@irenemn8062]

Hello! I have been binge-watching your channel and you are such a smart and nice person, always with some good message to be spread. I studied chinese a long time ago and after seeing your videos I feel like studying it again :) keep up with your cool and entertaining channel and I wish you all the best! Greetings from Spain!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for watching so many videos. Love you Spain!

[@NathyyyS]

Omg I was so happy when you said you're in Utsunomiya! I spent one year there studying as an exchange student 2 years ago, I really miss the place TT I hope you've tried gyouza in Utsu! :) Really the best!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a cool little town. I've been there twice so far.

[@mnic86]

So glad to have subscribed! 😊😊👍👍 Spent a lazy Sunday bingeing on your videos 😂😂😆😆 Time flies after watching one after another! No regrets :) Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for subscribing and watching all of the older videos!

[@paecpc]

I saw a Japanese man snacking something inside the subway train, we in Singapore are not allowed to consume any food in the train, not even drinking water as you will get fine for up to S$500. My country is well known as a ‘ fine’ city, have said that, getting fined is a very rare occurrence, and the good thing is that our trains are always clean. Cheers!

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, that's a huge fine. I've heard that there's a fine for spitting too.

[@Its-Kat_]

I lived nearby Utsunomiya in 2013. For visitors don't worry, you don't have to go all the way to Tochigi for the countryside. There's countryside's in Tokyo, Kanagawa just a short distance South of Tokyo, Saitama West of Tokyo, and in Chiba. Love to meet up with you in my area of Kanagawa next to the beach!

[@OrientalPearl]

Kanagawa is a great place too. I went to Jogashima recently.

[@RespectOthers1]

Always expect the unexpected. Even more important to respect them. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for always being here right when videos come out.

[@nkecskes]

Nice video and the countryside was very beautiful in Japan.

[@shanghaibeijinguk9354]

I was on the floor for a month -:))

[@rogerwitte]

As a Londoner, I know how foreigners don't understand that London isn't England, so I immediately empathised that Tokyo isn't Japan. Sometimes I think that the really big rich cities have more in common with each other than they do with their national cultures.

[@SP-yl1qz]

Thanks for another great vid. It might be interesting showing a comparison of the Orient vs. Occident work ethic. Many firms in Japan still start the work day with exercises designed to create a bond between the staff as well as creating a mindset conducive with a hard days work. Getting workers in the US or UK (especially construction or metal workers), to do the same, would be I believe impossible. In this regard, I believe that the oriental method is superior.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's true, you get a stern talking to for not saying hi to everyone in the morning.

[@chaddonmerrick1446]

don’t give up lady you got major guts ROCK ON and do your thing🤗

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@delia5158]

Thank You, Anming 🎈. Your videos really give Me a wonderful impression of the country. ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Happy to hear that!

[@koreanlangoppa647]

Big support to Amazing beautiful Cha-paningualist 🇨🇳🇯🇵 👍 from Korea 🇰🇷 😀 I can also speak these three languages too! 🤣

[@OrientalPearl]

Korean LangOppa 언어탐닉 You’re awesome. I want to learn Korean soon.

[@koreanlangoppa647]

Oriental Pearl 本当ですか？😯 那你开始学韩文吧😁🇰🇷💪

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

I'm really enjoying this travelogue style of video - it really gives such a rich, well-informed picture of Japan. The only thing I'd say is to perhaps pace out the voiceovers a little bit more - some of them were a bit quick, which could make them more difficult to follow for non-native English speakers (as well as making cutting between sentences more difficult in the edit).

[@OrientalPearl]

If only I had more viewers that were into these kinds of videos. The performance is always bad.

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

@@OrientalPearl Keep making them and they will come. KZbin is a great place for international relations, because you can show people all over the world just how beautiful these countries really are, and there is no-one doing that as well as you.

[@ivanleterror9158]

During our summer in Europe (79) we noticed your #4 observation the most in France. Outside Paris people seemed to "have more time on their hands" and the time to be friendly.

[@just10case83]

I still remember when you start uploading these videos, the last time I was commenting here this channel maybe was less than 15K subs and you were chilling and posting people's reactions to you speaking their language. Then COVID cases were going up in Japan, some axxhole try to hack your channel and you bought a new laptop. After that subscriber's numbers increased by hundreds then thousands .. here you go today almost 120K and more to go ... What I would say this is life everything has a purpose and nothing happens randomly or for no reason, so we just should adapt and keep going. Stay strong beautiful people.

[@simranthiara6616]

Omg I subscribed to you back when you were around 5k subscribers and now you’re well over 100k, so happy for you!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for being here this whole time.

[@Wesleyt33]

hope youre doing well. Read an article about japan lifting travel ban soon and thought about you going back to china　(think thats where you said school was). ill miss the japan videos when that happens but glad you can go back home

[@OrientalPearl]

Japan is a lot more reasonable. All international students have been able to return since October 1st. But not China.

[@robertalynch5433]

I love your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@SEIJINOURAGAWA_ch]

Hi I'm Japanese🇯🇵 Ur Japanese is amazing fluently!!!!!!!!!! It's a great video!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for watching! I’ll make more videos about Japan!

[@riankidd1046]

As a Michigander, I laughed a little when you said that. The “wave at the person you don’t know bc they’re in your neighborhood” thing was the first thought I had.

[@CyberStrike]

It looks quite suburban to me and doesn't seem rural or "countryside" more like a small city and quite close to the city center at that. In the US I like to use the number of stoplights as a measuring tool, 1 - 5, Rural Boondocks, 5- 10, developed town. I bet you could use the train stop frequency to measure how rural the area is. If you are still getting a train every hour than it's probably not Rural yet just a suburban commuter town.

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, it's pretty rural for Japan. That's way on the outskirts of Utsunomiya.

[@kokgdog6291]

I’m really loving the videos ,The flow of the videos is great !

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I put a lot of thought into the editing of this one.

[@bobadams179]

Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@mimi-tx7mk]

Yes!!!! some people ignore rules. I recommend Okinawa that is the best place in Japan! I live in the west of Tokyo . It's very piece and good area so you can see beautiful scenery 　東京の田舎です！

[@yellowtiger6296]

Another very enjoyable and interesting video! Great work! Appreciate all you do!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SALVATRUCHAGOON]

I’m really interested about going to Japan, Im hoping I can learn Japanese and not just being a simple tourist. I want to enjoy the country side and the beautiful mountains ⛰. I want to try eat different food and meet with new people Thank you for sharing this, Some people said that Japan is really strict. Watching your videos is really helpful. Keep your content !!

[@OrientalPearl]

Even some survival phrases would help you out a lot here.

[@LinkMasterMusician]

Love your videos! I can’t wait to visit Japan once the travel restrictions are lifted!

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you get back here soon!

[@dogetge7544]

Aaaaaaa, your videos have really great quality of content, also the editing and script are very good. It doesn't feel like a video but more as sharing a piece of your day on a platform, it's really impressive. I'm not so much into Asian countries specifically but more into learning a new language, but even with that your videos still got me hooked. Seems like I'm gonna watch them all very soon haha. -Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Argentina. I like sharing my day with you.

[@scottgordon600]

Big hugs from Western Wayne County!

[@OrientalPearl]

Michigan has come to visit!

[@blueice1085]

Anming, thx for the video! I really like how you showed us some real facts about japan, i like the country a bit more than before. The countryside looks really chill and calming, living there would be a dream come true. :) Stay safe 👍🏽

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed! I like to so a mix of videos. The scenic videos are always my favorites.

[@chaddonmerrick1446]

continue to be the WARRIOR that you are

[@taylorlatte1]

Wow the country side of Japan is so beautiful. Definitely want to go when covid is better.

[@tamikanagle5323]

im planning on moving to Japan after school your videos help so much thank you!!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm really glad that these videos are helping you.

[@kobzster06]

Great video, loved most the point about not basing your opinions on a country on just one location. And congrats on over 100K subs, that was fast!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for the congrats. Yeah, I thought that was pretty fast too.

[@jimmurphy4703]

Ohhhh I loved this because of the explanation of culture! Well done 👍 and it has to be one , if not the best, video you have done 😎. They are getting so flowing now🖖

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much. I just wish my subs took more of an interest in these kinds of videos. They never perform well. I have the wrong audience for these kinds of videos.

[@jimmurphy4703]

Oriental Pearl that is such a pity ! I do love them because they are so natural and in that, different to the run of the mill! 🖖

[@williamshirley3121]

Great video friend and I hope you Yall doing okay out there in Japan prayers got out to all o you

[@ghlscitel6714]

Nice music idea ... Beethoven ... "Alle Menschen werden Brüder..." Love it

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I enjoyed editing that part.

[@AlexA-eg7gz]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Chinese also sleep on hard surfaces. Technically they have beds, yeah, but they are almost as hard as a floor, so I have to put two thick blankets to make mine usable for a non-Asian.

[@OrientalPearl]

The beds are really hard in China, but sleeping on the floor is not a thing.

[@DecrepitBiden]

You guys have it easy. When I was 10, escaping the Commies from Vietnam with my grandma in 1979, we were house on a refuge island in Malaysia. I slept on a plank of plywood. My grandpa was a filthy rich banker. He had a car when most ppl had bicycles. We lost it all when the VC took over Saigon. Westerners now know it as HCMC (Ho Chi Minh City).

[@muajin]

Apartments in China *at least in Beijing* come with furnishings usually. A bed is usually included. Unlike Japan where the apt is empty *including the light..you have to buy your own ceiling light fixture and remove it when you leave* China does have traditional sleeping rooms where you sleep on the floor but usually beds lol Japan it's normal to sleep on the floor *futon or futon style folding bed*

[@ivanleterror9158]

Not to mention the wooden head rests I've seen in documentaries.

[@muajin]

@@ivanleterror9158 What's a wooden headrest?

[@breezeh1127]

What a great lesson in giving things, places and people a second chance 👍🥰

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s right! Sometimes the first impression is not the right impression.

[@saturniiiidae]

Hey I’m from Michigan too! My family moves around the country a lot but I was born in Michigan :) I love your videos by the way!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah Michigan!

[@jocelynwhitephotos]

I only subscribed to you recently, but I am really enjoying your videos so far and learning more about some of your different cultural experiences! I also got a little excited when I heard you were a fellow Michigander. :) I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos and hope you're staying healthy and safe!

[@creativepicnl]

Thank you for giving some insights on what’s outside Tokyo. It would be great to have the opportunity to get some first hand experience but I’ve accepted that it won’t be an option for quite some time so it’s very nice to see your perspective.

[@OrientalPearl]

Never say never right. Maybe fate with bring you here one day.

[@creativepicnl]

Oriental Pearl oh no doubt. Covid is making it pretty difficult. I had a trip planned for July but I’m guessing that it’s going to be somewhere around July next year. No vaccine means losing 2 weeks because of quarantine.

[@johnpeter4184]

Good video I feel better already. :-)

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad!

[@amandalowe7457]

I love the hat you were wearing on the train. Your videos are always so interesting and informative!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks you so much! I have a hat similar to that here in Japan still.

[@allanmilton3015]

Great video, very informative as always👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ginnyreese2394]

I love the content of your videos, well done.👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you very much!

[@thomassanfrancisco5850]

Too much cultural shock for me but I will continue to visit. Nicely edited upload even made me tingle when you were so close to the edges of those hills.

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JOmura-is2qb]

Love So much your videos! Greetings from Spain!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Spain!

[@LittleGameDev]

Thb the country side of Japan kind of looks like a mix between Brampton and Barrie. I used to live in Toronto but moved to Brampton. I used to hate how far things where in Brampton compared to Toronto but now I don't mind it since I been living up here for a few years. I visited Barrie 3 times. If you ever vist Ontario Canada during the summer vist Berry it's beautiful. There is farm land for miles and the lake up there is vary nice. It's almost as nice as Niagara but less noisy vary peaceful tho if you ever want to vist anywhere up there you WILL need a car xD.

[@nightowl6393]

Awesome video 😉 I want to go to Japan and explore Mount fuji

[@Shmoji]

I went to Kyoto for a month long study abroad. It was so amazing, but felt way too short. I just graduated in the US and got a job, but I hate staring at a computer all day programming, even though it's good money. I'm thinking about studying abroad in Tokyo now, I appreciate your videos!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much for going back and watching these videos.

[@lighthousemaccabee8133]

"That futon was rough it really hurt my back" lol😭😭😭🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😭😭😭😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭lmao

[@lighthousemaccabee8133]

That was kind of rough lol...lmao omg that was so funny

[@nansam5102]

Other countries:People follow laws because they fear punishment Japan:People follow laws because they want to.

[@NationChosenByGod]

It is not that Japan wants to; it is because people are people.

[@nansam5102]

@@NationChosenByGod But their tendency to follow codes stems from the fact that they tend to be more disciplined in almost everything day do compared to others.In order to achieve that they follow codes which they identify as a benchmark. Its because they bow to the process they follow and do better than anyone else.

[@NationChosenByGod]

@UCVYLkks1oMRlOTVtriHWFug yes, but it makes them less able to think for themselves. Only a few Japanese who can think for themselves. There is saying from Japan "if the nail sticks up, you hit it".

[@Dannydogmouth]

Thanks a million for sharing once again Anming! I love these videos and always check to see if there's new content

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much for watching and checking.

[@nickm3861]

I was surprised by what is considered countryside. What I saw would be called wasteground where I live meaning broken and undeveloped (or previously developed but no longer in use), not a natural untouched piece of land. Makes me feel both fortunate and sad.

[@jesusghandi2485]

No new Oriental Pearl videos.. ahh, I’m having withdrawals =o x

[@shannunlikeskittens]

I love all your videos! I moved here almost a year ago and I knew little to nothing about the country, the people, the culture, and the language. I have fallen in love with all the aspects of this beautiful country. I haven’t gotten a chance to travel past the Tohoku region because of COVID but I have traveled all over northern Japan and it’s so beautiful and quaint. I would have never imagined it being so peaceful because all I have seen is “city life” (Tokyo) on television. I would advise people to really see Japan outside of the city life like you mentioned. It’s really amazing and I have learned so much in a year :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for watching all of the videos! Yes if possible travelers should check out the countryside.

[@magic_hotel]

Futons were such a trend in the west, but as you say, the western version wasn't quite so basic. Thanks for the thought-provoking video.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I hope it was full of some helpful info.

[@jermainejanaguila2743]

I love all ur videos and I love you toooo!!💖💖🥺

[@malblount1792]

I think Japan suits you as a place to settle down with your life now.....travelling(when allowed again) as a bonus. Take care "Anming"...

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm not really qualified to work here though. At least not the kind of job I want.

[@minnermin]

Ur vibe makes me giggle

[@DanielLombardi-M]

So you're from Michigan. How nice. I know a person from Jackson. I'm a new subscriber from Brazil.

[@mgpatry3274]

Great video! This was so interesting! 👍 I am such a big fan! 😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Awesome! Thank you for being a fan!

[@justme1553]

I was so nervous sleeping on a futon when I went to Japan. They are super comfortable.

[@RayLove91]

wow, nice video. keep it up!

[@infomwr]

Even though I grew up in Tokyo, I had relatives who lived in Utsunomiya and visited them often. I hope you had some gyoza and visited Nikko while you were there.

[@micah385]

I think a lot of people from America get the impression that Japan is a very strict place and yes they do have rules that are different but I dont think any of those rules are hard to follow.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's exactly the image that's out there

[@KonnichiwaJpLearning]

こんにちは〜 I love your great videos very much ❤️

[@KittieGeorge]

if you felt ache by futon, your posture while sleeping hasn't been good. Hard bed us better than sinking bed for the back.

[@thijmen7305]

Wow the countryside looks so peaceful! I would rather live there than in the big city :)

[@chelvalier_e5899]

En las películas de Makoto Shinkai se ven muchos de esos arcos rojos de madera que aparecen al inicio de tu video, ojalá algún día yo pueda ver uno

[@OrientalPearl]

I missed you ❤️

[@shaundavid9545]

I’m hopelessly in love with her, learning Japanese to win her over 😂

[@russchan24]

Another update again💜💜💜

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope everyone likes the new videos.