Is Japan The Most Disaster-Prepared Country?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- When you are living in Japan you have to think about what to do in a disaster. Preparing for a natural disaster is something you can do and it might just save your life. Today I will go through what food prepping I'm doing, what is in my emergency bag and what plans I make to keep my pet safe. Stay safe while you are in Japan.
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This video is amazingly fitting. With all the floods in Germany lately I have been considering to have such a bag at the ready for us by the door, too. I have actually been researching bags for this purpose the last few days.
I find the contents of your bag very fascinating. But I couldn't identify all the items. Could you maybe go through the bag one by one? Also did you not put a change of clothes? What if you have to evacuate in your PJs?
Just signed up & got the course…thank you, Chani-San!
チャニーさん Are your stories for hiragana your own or traditional Japanese?
Not sure if the katakana are right, I haven't worked out how to get the keyboard yet :)
I'm currently using Busuu
I'm an English prepper. It's fantastic that you have your emergency bag, dry food supply, and Milly's pram. Please pack all contents of your bugout bag in zip lock bags to keep them dry. Include paper maps of your area, in case the Internet goes down, or your phone gets wet. Add water sterilising tablets and potassium iodine in the event of a radiation leak (very unlikely). These tablets are cheap, easy to store, and have a long shelf life. Take copies of insurance documents, passport, banking details, visa for residency etc.
Really good ideas. Thank you!
@@ChaniJapan When I lived in California, I used a vacuum seal unit for matches/lighters; t-shirts and undies/socks; and copies of passports, paper money etc. Fortunately I never needed them - but felt safer knowing I had them anyway. Your prep is so practical - thanks for the tips.
@@ChaniJapan having all items in a backpack would make it easier to carry than a shoulder bag:
- not in your way to move around or even run,
- leaves your hands free for your cat or anything you lay need to manipulate and
- weight evenly spread for your body rather than on one side
Very interesting that the Emergency Alert app has a 'shaking' catfish for the symbol, since Japanese people have long believed earthquakes are due to the shaking of giant catfish (Namazu) under the earth! As you say in the video, Japanese people have a practical attitude about natural disasters: they can't control them, so it is best to prepare for them by stocking on food supplies and other life necessities. Another big part is keeping people informed, identifying evacuation routes and shelter; Japanese school children are taught from early age and have frequent drills to cope with the natural disasters. Newer buildings, both public/commercial and residential, are built according to earthquake code. Good work on preparing yourself and Millie for such contingency!
It’s so good there are constant reminders all around with signs to remind you.
Having an emergency action plan is so practical and wise. Good for you! Let us hope you never have to put it (them) into action. For several years now, I have been watching a UA-cam creator who is Japanese and specializes in ferry, train, bus, and air travel in Japan. (He, also, has a Japanese food channel related to travel.) Solo Travel Japan is a Japanese guy who lives in Tokyo. You might want to view a few of his videos to see how he organizes his videos and see the content. There are other YTers who have the same focus, but I feel he is one of the best. Wishing you continued good fortune as you start to launch the Beginning Japanese course. 👍👏😍
Very kind of you. Thank you. I hope to never have to action these plans too.
If an earthquake is imminent Millie will warn you much earlier than any app, stay safe also keep your mate Millie safe as well of course.
I live in California so we have earthquake warnings also, as I live very close to the coast 4 blocks away actually, so we have tsunami warnings also. We have the warning signs to tell us we live is a tsunami area and must prepare for that also. So as you can expect we have emergency bags for each person in our house as well as everything we need for our pets. For those of us who need daily meds we keep emergency kits for those also. If you live in an area with warnings please get yourself set up with emergency kits being prepared is very comforting. Stay healthy, happy and safe always.
Very good planning. Daily meds is also an important point ♥️
I'll suggest you to get the emergency portable blanket (緊急簡易ブランケット) for your emergency bag! It is very helpful and will save your life on disasters in cold winter.
Good idea!
Love love the cat, too cute.
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Your videos soothe my soul, I'm really glad I found them! Very excited for your camper van adventures.
Wonderful ♥️
Great vid once again! Thank you. If I might suggest. Make your bag a backpack. It will keep your hands free, and much harder to loose.
Great tip!
Heading to Osaka in September. Would love to see some of the places to check out, especially food, walking streets and nature.
Ottime informazioni..io vivo in Italia, paese molto sismico tranne una regione ( la Sardegna). Ho vissuto un terremoto devastante nel 1980 nella mia regione Campania con migliaia e migliaia di morti, con paesi interi rasi al suolo. È stato veramente drammatico quindi apprezzo l'attenzione che mette il Giappone nel tutelare la vita dei suoi abitanti. Colgo l'occasione per dirti che sei stata coraggiosa a lasciare l'Australia per cominciare una nuova vita. Auguri !!
Thank you so much. It sounds like you experienced a terrible earthquake 🥲
You and Millie are so adorable and cute!! So glad you are prepared for emergencies!!
Thank you 🤗
@@ChaniJapan I love cats and have 3! I love learning about Japan and would love to go on a tour there one day!!
As a longtime resident of San Francisco and native Californian , I have lived through most of the big earthquakes here...I have a fully stocked to go bag by the door as well. One thing that's different in Japan is the large amount of long term shelf stable goods like you've shown. Aside from backpacking meals there's not a lot of small food items to get here. I really should stock up on them the next time I"m in Japan...😄 I forget to say that we have a warning system for the phone, the first time it went off at 3am it startled the bejesus out of me.
Oh wow! 3am!
I just love your channel! You’re a natural and you’re so kind! 🌸
Thank you so much!! 🩷
Wherever and however you filmed yourself at home for your on camera narration, keep it. The lighting is perfect! Or at least,i like it a lot. It’s warm, calm and beautiful 😊
Oh thank you!😃
Since I'm looking for property in Japan, a friend told me about the hazard map. I looked at the map to find a location that doesn't have a risk of flooding, landslides, earthquakes, tsunami, etc. 😅After about 5min, I realized it doesn't matter where I move...I'll just have to prep for the occasion.
Yes. The hazard maps are good to be aware of.
The Japanese course sounds great starting from zero is an excellent idea, I’m coming to Japan in October and looking forward to having a look around wakayama . Love how prepared you are for an emergency you never know what could happen. Look forward to your camping trip’s
Great to hear!
Yayyy congrats on the Japanese course ! And well done for being so emergency prepared...smart move. Love seeing more of Millie too, gorgeous girl...she looks really content and inquisitive in her stroller :) Lisa
Wow weakening up to that sound must be so scary 😢. Great and informative video Chani.
Another great vid, Thanks! Next trick is rotating your emergency food (and first aid) stores so you don't end up disposing of the lot at expiry date. I chose a solar panel phone charger (about same size as phone) which runs the phone and/or charges it. Signed up for your first course btw. Looking forward to seeing how that goes. Good Luck!
Great point! I think solar is a great idea. I’m so glad you are joining the course!
Thank you Chani for another great video. Great to see Millie and I point her out to Midnight as we sit and watch your latest upload.
I guess when coming to Japan and seeing all the amazing lights and sakura and temples and culture, the furthest thing from ones mind is earthquakes and other natural disasters. Massive consideration when you are living there, so great advice and great products.
Yes everyone should stay safe ❤️
Ha ha ha that would be all i would be thinking about ... I can hardly even bring myself to fly anywhere worried about safety of air travel... yes yes I know it is statistically safe... but that means nothing to my brain 😂
A loaded power bank for your phone and/or laptop. Writing material, so you can communicate differently than by phone. Something to stop fire, like a blanket, but also a blanket for getting undercooled. Drops to purify water. ORS is a salt-sugar solution to prep your body and pain medication. Water, you need water for yourself and Millie. Perhaps a sedation for Millie, because animals are terrified of earthquakes. Identification for you and Millie. All the rest is perfect.
Great tips!
_Life is challenging our intelligence & the Japanese are the best in reengineering the structure of the future_
I'll start my 16 year old son on your course.
Thanks for our latest instalment, certainly different (but necessary) having an emergency pack at the front door. What is the new price of your Suzuki?
New car is $7,000 USD or around $11,000 AUD
My move to Osaka is set for September. With all the busyness of settling in, prepping an emergency bag is on high on the list. Many thanks for truly easing my transition to Japan life. Your topics seem to always be just what i need. Topic suggestion, the importance and selection of a dehumidifier, onegaishimasu 💦 I'm off to check on the gut health product (you are looking fab!) and your course website!!
Wonderful timing for your move! Good to be prepared just in case.
OMG! PLEASE PUT A TRIGGER WARNING! The sound of the alarm is the same as the one I have for missiles (I live in Israel) and this was the soundtrack of my winter (imagine hearing this over 80 times in 4 months). Literally goosebumps. Even my dog looked up to see if we’re gonna run to our shelter.
I had no idea. I thought it was unique sound to Japan 😱
Very interesting and so practical that your market has a section with shelf-stable food good for 5 years! Very good that you are planning and preparing, just in case you and Millie need to move quickly. Would a backpack make it easier to carry all the supplies? I will be signing up for your Japanese lessons! Looking forward to that. Hope you and Millie have a blessed weekend! Stay safe!
Fantastic I hope you can do the course ♥️
We woke up to the same earthquake alert, but with a different sound. The phone was screeching and shouting, "Earthquake!" This was our seventh time in Japan and the first time getting an alert for an earthquake. We got really scared just because of the alert; we didn't even feel the quake itself.
I agree. The alert makes you jump!
They don't have much on the shelves. In the US, people would clear out entire shelves of food. Do they restrict how many items you can buy?
I haven’t heard of restricting here but I’ve never been in that situation before.
Very interesting Chani! As a fellow bread lover I would've also left that bread in a can on the shelf 🤣
Yes. Can’t imagine what it’s like.
Another great video❤
Thank you 🤗 👋
Your emergency bag looks great. Didn’t recognise half of it. What’s a leisure sheet lol. Emergency stores are always a good idea. Even though I eat very few carbs I’m stocked up on lentils beans chickpeas just in case. Hope you get lots of students for your course! Oh yes, and Millie looks gorgeous in her pram and even seems to enjoy it.
PS You certainly do look perked up! Maybe those supplements are doing you good 😊
Leisure sheet is a blue tarp.
If you are just a tourist for 1 month ,you stay Alone in the Hotel or hostel such as the food for First Aid also recommended in case of the Earthquake?Thank you for the Answer in Prior
I think it’s a bit different if you are a tourist because you can get help from the hotel and then return home. I think it should be ok🤔
Thank you so much! Great work: kind,informative,Free from Self representation,Very Helpful ❤️
Silly question, where is it acceptable to take your cat in Japan? Maybe could do a video on that in future.
You know in Australia we can take our dog to Bunnings and soon on the planes. And I'm sure your lovely cat would enjoy
I think you can take them any where you take a dog here. Like bunnings is ok. She is really enjoying going out. I have to get her used to seeing dogs too so she doesn't panic.
I’m coming to Kii-Katsuura and wondering how many days I should stay. I’ll be doing whale watching and Onsen, besides that just chilling and doing some writing, get wondering what food there is to eat for lunch and dinner, is it worth chilling out here over Hokkaido. How’s the weather lately as well? Is there another area in Wakayama that’s better to stay, perhaps with great sea side cafes to do some writing? Thanks for any info at all. Cheers❤
Shirahama at the beach is lovely now. It’s staring to warm up though. As it gets closer to summer I would recommend Hokkaido where it’s cooler.
My wife is Japanese, and she convinced me to also prepare an emergency bag even if we don't live in Japan.
One item I would add to your bag is a fairly powerful flashlight (or torch, I don't know what they're called in Australian :D). You don't know that an emergency won't happen at night and street lighting might be knocked out.
Also a bag of sweets/candy. They are concentrated energy for when you need it, and they can be stress relief, also easy to share with fellow victims. Good for calming down scared children.
Great tips! 😃
How much artificial/chemicals is that long-lasting food?
Good point. I won't be eating it daily and its only in an emergency so I think I'm safe 😅 But I hear your issue, I don't eat much processed food normally.
@@ChaniJapan don't forget to add dark chocolate :)
@@elwirastadnik Great Idea!
Hi Chani,
When I taught in Chile, another very seismically active country, I had a go bag too. A few additions: a tee-shirt or two. Extra set of house and car keys (I know you will be on foot, but on the off chance things get knocked around in the house, and you can’t find them when you come back home, this could help.) I also had some cash, photo copies of passport and residence card, in case I wasn’t able to grab my purse. Finally, my colleagues emphasized the need to store water, as infrastructure can be damaged. I saved and reused large juice, soda and water bottles. Bleach can be used as a water purifier, just a few drops per liter.
May you never need to use these things!
Really good ideas. I really need to get photocopies of my documents.
That's the most polite emergency alert ive ever heard 😅
The sound may be so but the volume certainly isn’t! 😅
I agree! Gosh the one we get in New Zealand makes you jump out of your seat before the earthquake does 😅
@@alexplansnz the ones in south korea make such a scary noise so i start thinking north koreans finally decided to attack
I imagine the alert sound, as mild as it sounds in this video, gradually becomes associated in ones mind with earthquakes or tsunamis and, after some time, no longer seems so benign. 😲
like almost everything in Japan 🙂 polite
Having lived in California for 38 years, I can appreciate the importance of having an emergency kit. Thanks, Chani ♥
Absolutely!
Your videos get more and more interesting!! I really appreciate them. Thank you for taking the time.
So nice of you
I keep many cases of bottled water. In in area prone to flooding that's especially important as the water supply frequently gets contaminated. Also you may include a very small plastic solar panel for charging your battery bank. There are ones used for security cameras that output USB 5 volts and can be plugged directly into your phone or to charge the battery bank in case power goes out for many days :)
I must say the Japanese sound is very gentle compared to the Amber alert one in Canada, which is a super loud glaring alarm - and it sounds even if your phone volume is off 🤬
The app sounds great, but interestingly we automatically get earthquake notifications on our Australian phones when we're in Japan. The alarm is the scariest sound ever! Stay safe :)
Chany, I added to my emergency bag:1 lighter, 1 whistle (metal), sugar cubes (Chelsea), compas and planning to add a small radio(Japanese frequency 90FM). Cheers.
Great video, Chani! As an Emergency Manager, I would like to respectfully make a few suggestions for your kit (home and away) and plan. For home, it was great to see the shelf-stable foods, but you will also need to plan for drinking water. Two liters per person, per day. About half a liter for your sweet kitty as well. Keep copies of all of your important documents in your "go bag" inside a zip lock plastic bag or something similar. This should include a list of your medications, home insurance, car insurance, etc. It's nice that Millie has a soft-sided pet carrier; however, you may need a hard plastic carrier (e.g., airline travel approved is usually a good bet). Tape a plastic zip lock onto the carrier that includes your name and contact info, your veterinarian's name and contact info, and any proof of vaccinations. Although it is not always the case, you could be separated from your cat. I also recommend that you identify that your shelter is pet-friendly and find another pet-friendly shelter not far from your number choice in case it becomes full. Add sunscreen and lip balm to your go-bag along with a thermal blanket. Finally, make sure that you share your shelter-in-place and escape plan with both family in Australia and local friends. When you practice your plan include notifying each other in multiple ways in that practice. Mobile phones signals are often overloaded during emergencies and social media can be helpful for staying touch. Excellent job practicing your escape plan!
Such awesome tips. Thank you. I took a screen shot. I will try and get all this covered as well.
Another interesting slice-of-life vlog, Chani. Love the bonus shots of Millie doing her thing. Second the earlier suggestion regarding swapping the emergency hand bag for a back pack. Love your supermarket visits, more of those please!
Suggest you get a back pack for your emergency situation, Leaves your hands free. You forgot one item, coffee.
Good call!
Now I am dying to know what bread in a can tastes like! I'd love to see a video series of you taste testing various Japanese supermarket foods and reading out the ingredients lists :)
Good idea
Thats good planning for earthquakes, tsunamis and floods, but...what about the zombie apocalypse.
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That's a great go bag but if I might suggest switching to a backpack. I have my old Jansport backpack (which it looks like they don't make anymore) from high school which I keep packed for traveling but maybe it would be better to have it as a go backpack! Anyway, this would make it easier to deal with since you don't have to carry it while you're pushing the cart.
I guess that would be Lone Aussie and Kitty - The Kitty Cart Teacher!
That's a great idea! I need to get a backpack.
When the alarm sounds, put out the fire.
The primary purpose of the alarm is to prevent fires.
Wooden houses can withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake "once," so please evacuate once the shaking stops.
Great video, the only thing you might want to consider for your evacuation bag is a water filter of some sort. Life Straw or perhaps some tablets that would give you access to clean water .
That is a really great tip! I will look for one!
Millie ❤^^^^
bah! i live in san jose...3.0's are to be slept through! don't wake me until it's 5.5, or greater! :p
Oh wow!
Haha so true! I’m Bay Area also born and raised, it’s got to be a jolt over 6.0 to even catch my attention. If it’s a rolling one, no worries until it’s stronger. If it’s a hard jolt with a loud bang (super rare) it’ll get me a bit nervous at a 4.0 but there’s no damage at that level because things are built for it now.
軽ワンボックスを検討されているのでしょうか。このタイプは夏のエアコンが効きにくいです。ワゴンでないエブリイは吹き出し口が前にしかないため、全体がなかなか冷えません。（冬は十分効きます）車庫をお持ちなのでその部分は有利ですけど、ファンを全開にすることになり。かなりうるさいです。自分も乗っていますが道具としては最高です。できることならターボをオススメします。意外に燃費いいですよ。
Love u/ur show! I do not like how small/modest minded the country /goods are. It looks like the disaster bag they would sell would have small pink cookies and a fruit juice bottle string and matches. The government clearly suppresses it's people. But I like japan
Get yourself a Jackery with solar panel charger.
I think I will do exactly that. I need one for camping as well 😀
Just wanted to say,Thank you so much for your videos.I resonate with your videos very much,I just started to watch your videos,I am addicted to them,lol,And look forward to watching them all.I am in a similar situation myself, I am a 54 year old divorced, single American, And it is a dream ( fantasy somewhat) of mine to live in Japan, especially the countryside, I've always been attracted to the Culture, besides I dream of finding my only son who lives in Tokyo with my exwife, whom I haven't seen since he was 18 months old,now he's 17,So it is a very emotional decision as well.I am not prepared to actually move there at this time,however I know that I will try to accomplish this dream/goal in the near future. Again,Thank you so so much,Your videos are so well done in all aspects,Bless you my dear!🙂
Which is why I don't live in Japan. (Although it is REALLY beautiful there!)
Hi Chani keep on cool interesting ,and also good sécurity earth quake advice Best to you Marc i am à false beginner in japanese from 2013 Last trip back missing
apan
Thanks for this video, Chani 😊 I've seen on some of my Japanese UA-cam creators the emergency radios that you can buy, and one has two gorgeous cats in Tokyo, and she has a couple of emergency bags so that she can "throw" her cats in them "in case of a disaster" 🙀 Her boy cat is on medication, so she has to get that ready as well. Japan is such a beautiful place, but I'm always conscious of the reason for the beautiful scenery and geology (yes, a geology nerd 😛). I hope that you never need that kit, either 😁
Oh, one of the channels that I watch, "travelgeek", recently went to Wakayama and stayed at the big Kawakyu hotel ☺
Good to be prepared just in case, be safe just in case : When you are ready to launch you should do a separate vid telling people about the website so it doesn't get lost on youtube.
It’s live now! Good idea though I will make a post now too.
I’m enjoying watching your videos about your new life in Japan. Thank you for thinking about how to handle Milli in an emergency. In the rush and stress of having to evacuate it’s always good to have a plan and do the prep in order to have the plan go smoothly.
I'd advise to replace that folding knife with a multitool or folding camping
cutlery as that can be claimed to be a camping emergency tool, knife laws in Japan are very strict even more so than the UK or Australia.....edited sorry dyslexia so I don't see the typos till I reread the comments lol.
You will be asked to share all of that stuff with others around you.
Its not like in Australia, America or anywhere else where what you have is just for you.
Japanese as you may have notice are very loyal to the elderly and children, plus each other.
My friend found out about this back in 2011 during that quake, he had loads of back up stuff in his bag and was asked to share loads of it to others, which he did and was going to do even before being asked.
Maybe a comfy backpack for your
"Go Bag" better to be hands free to deal with anything else that may be going on.
I heard Japanese would run half full of water to save in bathtub just incase of major earthquakes
Hi Chani. Your website looks great and very professional 😍. I'll look out for the new courses ☺️. Mrs Eats has a UA-cam video on some of the long life food (which she eats) and it's worth checking out. I've looked at the other comments and the only thing I can add is getting a cheap builders hat from Daiso. The NHK app has some excellent video's called BOSAI and covers all of the natural disasters that happen in Japan. Hopefully, you'll never need to use your emergency kit 🫶 Millie has the most beautiful blue eyes 😍🥰. Thank you Chani for another excellent video 🫶♥️
Thanks so much for the great tips.
Good for you you’re getting prepared. Japan is disaster prone. I had to laugh at the warning tone on your phone. We have weather alerts where I live in America on the mobile phones and it’s a horrible alarm it’s a steady sound not gentle like the one in Japan.
Is there a test drive route to higher lying ground. Perhaps your neighbourhood watch know of a gathering point.
My first morning waking up in Tokyo I did get an earthquake warning buzzing on my phone. I did feel nervous and was waiting for the shaking but nothing happened. So far since then no more warnings there or here in Osaka.
That tissue roll takes too much space... i think u could find one without the paper role in the middle. A very loud whistle is a must have.
Wow, water is everywhere around your little town. Hope you don't get to use those emergency supplies.
I was in Japan last week and somehow got the same alert at 630am on Monday but I dont even have the app.
日本には昔から緊急を要するときに「遠くの親戚より近くの他人」という諺が
あります。平常のときは煩わしさも感じますが 日頃からコミュニティを
取ることも大事です、緊急時どうしようもなくなった時は近所の方々や
近くの人々に頼ることも知っておくと安心します、😌
自然災害が多いからなのか日本人には他人が困っていると無意識に
手をかす性質（DNA)があります。
私もそう思う！ 😃ご近所さんにはいつも挨拶しています。 とても歓迎してくれています。🩷
0:27 it is important to hide under table to avoid falling glasses of water.
Do you have a collapsible box to be a litterbox, cat litter and plastic bags?
Very excited for the advanced courses!❤
Very interesting video. Love seeing Millie in her pram.
Congratulations for launching your first online Japanese language course! I will be looking forward for more advanced levels.
Thank you! 😃
Well done! Your channel is doing really well 🙂🙂
Thank you! 😃
well, I came from coast of Miyazaki 200, 300 miles south of where you are. last time we had major tsunami was back in 1600, 400 years ago. it probably same at your place. I heard those large tsunami in 2011 in Northern Japan was something it happen every 400 years or so. so most likely you will not see those large tsunami in your lifetime. I knew a person who took all of the cat supplies to evacuate , but forgot the cat itself. when I was watching your septic tank cleaning video. I notice you hear Japanese very well as well as you can speak too. I wish if Japanese English teachers speak and hear English as well as you can with Japanese.
Thanks for your comment. I hope I don’t forget Mille 😬😽
oh, don't forget to bring a book!
Great idea!
Hey Chani, really enjoy watching your videos and your adjustments to living in Japan
If I could make one small suggestion with regards to your long life food supply…
As you have a garage I would suggest placing your food items in a sturdy plastic case and storing it there
I was living here in Miyagi through the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami and believe me, getting access to a container in your garage will (if ever needed) be a lot easier than accessing kitchen cabinets!
Look forward to your next video
Thanks for the idea! I never thought of that. Yes it will be much easier in the garage! I’ll get a big plastic tub and put it there.
Aloha Chani,
Another informative video. Living on Hawai'i island we also have alerts for natural disasters just like Japan. Since I was little we were taught (by our church) to have some kind of emergency preparedness plan (for natural disasters, loss of employment, sickness, etc.) that you can use until you can get assistance. Also because Hawai'i is in the middle of the Pacific, we are dependent on shipping for 80% of our goods, Heaven forbid there is a shipping strike. Thankfully, More people are working on becoming self-reliant, buy planting produce gardens. Now, I'm wanting a "Long Life Food Section," here too! I chuckled seeing the "Spam," because it's a staple here 😆We have Tsunami signs here too. Can't wait to see your camping video(s). Mahalo 😃🤙🤙(those are shaka signs, not a call me sign, for us in Hawai'i at least) 😄
I was surprised to find spam here 🤙
Congratulation on launching your course, your new website looks amazing! You're so inspiring! :)
Thanks so much ❤️
Your ragdoll queen (looked it up...) Mollie is amazingly well behaved (as well as gorgeous, of course). Try walking 95% of other cats out there on a leash... 🍖
Interesting vlog, I like how the many helpful suggestions down here should help you put together a top "go-bag" (I'd add a short extension cord to make a multi-port charger more adaptable). 🤞🏽hoping the next big-ish one is not too close to Wakayama 🍀
Also hoping you can sort out the balcony roof soon, I suspect half a roof is structurally weaker against strong winds.
She is such well behaved cat on a leash. It really encourages me to take her camping soon. We are in training for that in the near future. Thanks for the tip with the extension cord!
Bug out bag is key. Those packs are like what youd get in an MRE, just add water, perfect and reasonably light weight. Milly could do just fine purely on canned sardines or mackerel. Good to have something like a life straw to purify water or a bag that drips into a filter. Just thinking whats in my bug out bag. Headband headlights, Pocket knife, USMC Kabar knife, solar battery bank, crank radio, tiny titanium backpacking burner with a Stanley billy cook kit and two soup cups inside, foldable saw, lighters, matches, first aid kit, aspirin...
Great tip!
There is not really way to have a powerbank 'ready'- only very rare formulations of Li-Poly(mer) used i.e. in MacBooks are ones that store 80% capacity up to 90 days. In other words, your power-bank will self-discharge. You need to keep it always charged, or verify its charge-time-ratio. I can imagine that in Japan you could buy such powerbank, but I assume that it would not be near the range of anything available in 100Y shop, and could end up being the most expensive part in this emerg. bag. I would recommend - bottle with filtering straw (certified for 99.9% filtration, expensive but may allow to use any water immediatelly), water disinfecting tablets (if due to gas leak no boiling water would be allowed), matches that can be lit even if they got wet somehow. This is very minimum. Needle and white sewing thread. These are some items I remembered, you see I have a conflict near my country border, so we also have govt instructions.
Great tips
I really love your videos Chani-san, you pack so much information and variety into such a short space of time, Arigato gozaimasu 🇭🇲💜🇯🇵
Thank you very much!
Hi, I always wondered how the Japanese prepared for natural disasters. I wonder how much day to-day you feel anxious about a potential natural disaster living there since they happen so frequently in Japan compared to many other countries. Have you experienced any first hand during your visits before? Side note: I've been binge-watching all your videos! I am from an Asian country and have lived in Australia, while I adore Japan and have been on many visits, I don't think I could ever live there, but I would love to spean a month or two there at some point :) love your videos and this was such an insightful video.
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I'm enjoying the diversity of your content, all centered on life in Japan. Lots of variety of topics. (PS: I just read that your name, Chani, has seen a surge in popularity in new baby names in the US because of the character from the Dune movies! haha)
That is incredible about my name. I was named after the book Dune! I have heard it is pronounced differently.
Love the course so far! Can't wait to study more consitantly!
I saw someone in the comment already recommened you to get photocopies of your passport, residency card and other documents. Add photocopies of Milli's documents too.
Add a collar with an ID tag for her in there so you can put it on just in case she manages to escape from you. I assume Milli is microchiped, if not highly recommend it. Microchipping is a thing in Japan too?
Pack a first aid kit for you, and one for Miss Milli as well. Most comes in waterproof bags. I always ziplock on top just to be extra sure.
I don't live in a earthquake prone area, but we used to bring our cat camping when I was a teenager and our vet recommneed to add in our cats emergency kit :
Self-adhesive vet wrap, Cotton balls and q-tips, disinfect liquid to clean a wound, bandage tape and sterile gauze tape/pad.
I am so glad you are living the course and doing well ❤️🩷
Your tips for what to include are excellent.
Hi Chani, if you dont plan on using the powerbank daily I would keep it charged around 80% to sit long term, and maybe check on its charge level every 4 months or so
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As a beginner level Japanese learner, who has visited Japan several times, I LOVE your new Japanese Course. And from such an experienced teacher!! The instructions are very clear, and even fun!! I'll be soon be needing to add Japanese text to my laptop and phone!?! Highly recommend! Arigato gozaimasu!
I am so happy to hear this! Wonderful ♥️
Important documents and any medications you and Millie have been prescribed.
Thanks good tips