7 things minimal things and customs during Japan’s New Year Holidays
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
I'm Aki, a minimalist who is a school teacher in a small village in Japan.
Today, I’ll be sharing a combination of 7 things and customs related to minimalism that are done during Japan’s New Year Holidays, followed by my daily routine.
You can learn about Japanese things or customs related to minimalism, so please watch it until the end.
So, let’s get started.
WHO AM I:
Welcome to samurai matcha journey! I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher in Japan. I make videos about my usual life in really country side of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips.
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I don't mean to be overly flattering, but I know you're looking for motivation as well, and I want to say I'm grateful for your videos. Your discipline and tidiness is something I'm trying to adopt in my own life, and you've motivated me today to clean up my space. I appreciate you sharing your life so openly!
Thanks!
very interesting learning about Japanese New Year! loved the kimono fact!
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Ok
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Congratulations
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REQUEST: If you haven't already, please cover the history of Japanese tea consumption, tea rooms, different types of tea room, making matcha, making other teas and growing and processing tea. You are so adorably cute. How far back does tea drinking go in Japan and was it ever exclusively for the upper class or royalty?
I am fascinated by this idea of an annual clean out. As an American with way too much stuff, I am trying to purge and it’s so hard. I wish I had been raised to do this.
That was so interestingits nice to see how other countries celebrate new yesr, its sad the old traditions are dying out its so important we keep these going. Love the kimonos they are very smart and its lovely to see the children wearing them
Happy new year! They are so cute;-D
Thanks a lot for all these insights Aki-san! Very disappointing to see less people wearing Kimono these days too. It’s great to see you stick to your roots. In the book, ‘Think Like a Monk’, it’s mentioned that, the roots are responsible for the tree to withstand any sort of breeze or climate change. Hence, if we stick to our roots and grow our knowledge, we’ll have that maturity and be wise to handle any storm in our lives. :D I wish you a very Happy New Year! 🇮🇳🇦🇪
Regarding video ideas:
1. Can you please do a detailed video on myths that Japanese still believe in?
2. Hanami Festival which is supposed to happen in March
3. How to cook sticky rice and how to eat with chopsticks the easy way 😅
Thank you for your great comment;-D
@@SamuraiMatcha Douitashimashite Aki-san!
Yay, I'm the first!
ETA: Thank you for mentioning that a lot of Japanese houses are not at all minimalist. I am a foreigner living in Japan, and sometimes people back home have weird stereotypes about Japan. I have to tell them that no, not every home looks like a shrine and not every Japanese person is like Kondo Marie-san! At least, not anymore. But maybe slowly, it will change back to something more minimalist like in old times.
You are!! Yeah!!
Your videos are so inspirational. I am trying to get rid of my many things for quite a while, it's overwhelming, but watching your videos gives me a motivation boost every time. Thank you.
Life often isn't simple, but we can make some of it that way, which brings us peace.
Thank you for the videos.
My favorite is the children’s cute little tiger and bunny suits! And they love to help, too.
May you have a happy and prosperous New Year!
I really appreciate how you spent the time to look for similar items as yours on US Amazon 🙇🏻♀️ for video ideas: I would love an instructional video from you on a minimal way to approach the traditional tea ceremony. I tried to follow along on some of your videos but it's a bit tricky with video cuts 😅
Thank you for always watching my videos;-D I know it's hard to make...because I've been there. haha but you can do it;-D
Hi Aki. Missed your videos ☹️. My mother was sick so I was busy taking care of her. But unlucky me I lost my mother on 15th september . I was very much close to her. She was such a loving mother for us 4 siblings. Missing her very much. But what to do ☹️. This is life ☹️🙏 seeing your family get together felt so happy. May GOD bless you all with happiness and love 🙏
A pleasure to learn about Japanese culture and your minimalism journey. You are a very charming presenter with interesting information to share with us. ⛩️ My husband and I travel the USA in our RV. We also live a minimalist and vegetarian lifestyle. After 50 years of marriage, it was freeing to shed most of our possessions and exchange them for experiences.
Way to go! How inspiring that you went for such a drastic change so "late" in life! It is never too late indeed!
@@AerowOne we are happier and more content than ever. All those years wasted acquiring things did not bring us such joy. We would rather enjoy a Grand Canyon than a grand staircase any day!
@@karenebarker9244 I am so happy for you! Well put!
The shower is “cold as hell” 😂 happy new year Aki
My American friend told me this phrase.haha
Oo nice to see Finnish design all the way there on your parents' dinner table!
I found it very interesting to hear you teach about how kimonos are made from one long roll of cloth and can be turned back into one roll of cloth. I was also very surprised to see from another channel that kimono are sewn in a way that is different from Western style clothing, a stitch that is meant to be taken apart. And that when silk kimono go to a cleaner, they are taken apart and put back on the roll and returned that way!
yeah!
I find all your videos so interesting I have now fallen in love with beautiful Japan
That toddler get me to like this video. So cute🥰
I'd like to see you partner with someone who has never tried minimalism and get their experience trying it for a few days. It'd also be fun to see some reactions from friends and family when you show how few things you have in your home.
I find Japanese customs interesting, please share all your customs and traditions, I will watch every video. Thank you for sharing.
You inspire millions of us to be grateful for the smallest things, stick only to our needs and find calm in the chaos. Very thankful to you. Wishing you growth and prosperity. Love from India! ❤
I share your sadness over the loss of traditional wearing of kimono. They are quite practical and very lovely. Especially the special dyed or embroidered silk kimonos with traditional skills. Very sad. I would like to know more about the food that was served. Beautiful to look at. Specifically what each was and how it was kept for 3 days.
I would love to see a video on your food choices during the week, including your shopping habits and preparation/cooking methods… Thanks for the consideration!
Sure!!
You are always so charming and upbeat in your videos, I would love a video on how you maintain your positivity and enjoy life!
Hi Aki......your bright face makes me smile
Eileen (Dublin)
Your minimalism videos are very inspiring.
I have never travelled but I find other cultures so interesting! Thank you for sharing your way of life and traditions. Happy New Year!🎉
Love the kimono and love the dust roller
ありがとう~ 🧡 Wonderful!
Малыш со шваброй - это настолько мило) Спасибо за ваш канал
Thank you for sharing your experience and your family customs with us! I love getting to know more about japanese culture. I understand why you get sad at people not using kimonos anymore.
Thank you Sandra;-D
I hope you post longer videos like this more often. Your voice is very calming and I highly enjoy experiencing your lifestyle vicariously
Just looove your videos, particularly featuring food and your unique take on minimalism. I want Osechi now!
So interesting to watch. Fascinating to see your traditional celebrations. Thank you so much for sharing.
i discovered your channel last week and i've been binging your videos! i think the japanese culture is so interesting and i love that you keep it alive, esp the kimono!
Thank you for your videos!
I was particularly intrigued about the "toilet girl" and its connection to your culture's penchant for cleanliness.
It's these little stories behind ancient wisdom (e.g. Japanese cleanliness) that I find so interesting and captivating not only regarding your culture but other countries' culture.
It actually reminds me of that scene in Village of the Watermills from Akiro Kurosawa's Dreams where villagers put flowers on a stone by the bridge with most not knowing why.
By the way said episode from Dreams remains my all-time favorite short film and, for me, manages to portray the fundamental principle behind on being a minimalist.
It actually surprises me profoundly how said episode actually applies urgently more today than 30 years ago.
Sorry if I digress but in the end I would just like to request that you continue to add more in your future videos of such little myths or stories behind your culture's good values, traits, and practices.
Any video about traditional Japanese culture would be amazing !!
Videos are incredible! They are always so fascinating!
Thank you for sharing these things. The children are so adorable. I really enjoy your videos.
Another great video, Aki! Thank you!
I love Japanese culture it's so beautiful 😍
One day you should organise your parents house not in a minimalist style but in a way your parents are able to use it properly, while looking clean ☺️
Hi Aki! Thank you so much for this very intersting video! It is such a pleasure to discover Japanese customs and way of life. I find it so nice that you still wear Kimonos ; even if not so many people wear them nowadays, I am sure you will inspire people to do it more.
I find your minimalist journey very inspiring and we use as many tips you give in our everyday life.
I saw you play Chinese Mah-Jong in the video and I was wondering if you would make a video about traditional Japanese games. I would really love it!
Wishing you the best for the New Year! Cheers from Berlin Germany
Thank you! Traditional Japanese games... sure!!
Happy New Year! Samurai Matcha!
Happy new year!
This is one of the best videos on UA-cam about Japanese New Year culture 🎍 🙏💕
How lovely and inspiring!!
I like to de-clutter the whole apartment and I love to do it between Christmas and New Year. :) and usually once more in the summer.
Wow!! I love Japanese culture. You are the best youtuber. Thank you for this beautiful video.❤️❤️
Your videos are so relaxing :)
I think your channel it's really underated! It's really interesting to see the culture of other country's, I think it's really beautiful how everyone pass new year in its own way. I learned a lot today, thank you so much!
Hi, thank you for your calming and informative videos. :) I would like to see videos about learning japanese in some common situations.
Also about wearing kimonos part - I often wear medieval village clothing on fantasy festivals and it has so much space and is comfortable I would wear it everyday.
i am addicted to you videos 😅 i look forward to each new upload. keep up the amazing effort and i hope you have a wonderful day aki!
「明けましておめでとうございます！」
thankyou for your videos i will be looking for a kimono to wear everyday
Another great video!
Thank you Aki. Last year I was fortunate enough to be invited to an Osechi New Year meal.
So interesting, thank you and Happy New year x
Thank you so much;-D
I like the idea of New Year as a family holiday. Here in Italy, people have a lot of pressure to do something special with lovers and friends, so many of us get involved in plans or events even if they don't really like it
Thank you! Loved it!!
Going to the shrine and cleaning the home as well as making a various kind of dishes are stayed in your new year celebration.
Hello Aki, I cannot possibly be a minimalist when it comes to your videos, I'm hooked! Those little children are so adorable, and I have never seen such delicious and exquisitly presented foods you had for New Year. I would like to know more about your family, if you would be comforable sharing.
In England, where I grew up, we had an avenue of cherry blossom trees a gift from the Japanese Sister City of our town. I have not been back for many years, but always remember how very beautifiul they were every year. I would like it, if you could please share some of the Japanese gardens in your village? I agree with you, about kimonos, and wish more people would wear them. As I watch your videos, I am surrounded by clutter, I hope you will be a good influence on me, especially when it comes to cleaning. LOL I am interested in everything about your country, your traditions are fascinating. I would also like to ask if you would please show us how to do the tea ceremony? In England my family used o drink tea, and there was also a right and a wrong way of making it, but not as detailed as the Japanese tea ceremony.
This was a great video. Thank you!
Today I learned my soul mate lives in Japan. Beautiful. Happy new year
Happy New Year Aki!
Oh~ I've read the book 茶の湯 and it kinda change my mind in some way... well, it would better if I say not change, but nourished my way of thinking, or it was kinda a reminding for the nature's appreciation importance. I would really like to experience tea ceremony in Japan. I am living in China now, but tea ceremony is not so developed as Japan, I can't wait for it! 💚 I love matcha too! I am so excited about my traveling to Japan. Thank u for sharing.
Awesome video! So enlightening 😍🤙🏽🙏🏼
Mahalo 🤩🙏🏼💝
This was so eye opening! Love your content! Happy new year!
happy new year! thanks for the video 🙏🏼
Great video. Video suggestion: mallet golf as a minimalist activity
Thank you. looking forward to more experiences.
Thank you for sharing the customs during Japan’s New Year Holidays, very interesting!
Love your channel so much!!
Tus vídeos siempre son muy agradables :) Me encantan
Absolutely love your channel, I'm starting my own minimalist journey today!
Yeah!!
I love these kind of videos ! Thanks to you I started decorating my future home very minimalist and with a japanese/nordic vibe which I love! I only buy two chairs, 4 plates.. the number is not important here but I know ehat I really need and also in that way I invest in better things with more noble materials (more expensive usually but waaay long lasting..) also I started doing matcha everyday, wonderful culture you have! Greetings from a small town in the mountains near Barcelona 😊
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3:58 Best part
Happy New Year Aki San! Great to see the family bonding during the festive period.
Thank you for such a great video Aki. You’ve reignited my minimalist enthusiasm
Wonderful video as usual! I particulary enjoy when you describe japanese customs and I'm looking forward to revisit your beautiful country. I wish you a really happy 2022!
Love your channel ....keep them coming!
Today is cleaning day...thanks for the inspiration! Hello from Scotland! 🏴
Happy new year Aki! You gave me a lot of inspirations about minimalism, Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
thanks for your video
I love kimonos now. I think they’rea great idea for the 21st century
REQUEST: I have a topic request! From your other videos it seems you used to manage a property and had to make renovations or repairs. Can you do a video talking about balancing having things needed for self-sustainability (like having tools for making your own building repairs, bike repairs, sharpening your knife, sewing kit) and being a minimalist? Do you just rent or borrow tools as needed? Do you have a set of tools that you always keep? Thanks!
Sure!!
Very instructive.
Thank you! Love the culture and customs
Love watching your video on Japanese culture. If we don't practice our own culture (like wearing kimono for you), who else will do it? Happy New Year Aki San. 😊
Great video!👍
Thank you for sharing your new years with your family.
This was a wonderful video! I wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year. Sending you all lots of love and care from Canada 🖤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful traditions with us. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and your family, Aki! All the best :)
I like what you are doing.
Thank you for sharing this, Aki! It made my day☺️
I'm happy to hear that!!
Excelente video, feliz año nuevo!!
Really great video!
I really love your videos and the way you describe japanese traditions is amazing! I would really like to see a video about the village where you live in!
For sure!!
Thank you so much for this video ! It is soo interesting to see other people's cultures !