Japanese Minimalist🇯🇵 :The Best Morning Routine EVER
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Hi. I'm Aki, a minimalist who is a school teacher living in a small village in Japan.
Today, I would like to share with you the best morning routine ever compared to my past morning routines.
In Japanese kanji, morning is written like this(朝)
If I break this kanji apart, it means 10 months and 10 days.
In Japanese culture, we say, babies are born within the 10th month of the 10th day.
So, in other words, morning represents a new birth.
If I think of it that way, it’s like we are reborn each morning and have a new start every day.
Don’t you think it’s important how you spend your mornings each day?
Well then, without further adieu, 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.
PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
Many people have been asking me how to buy things that I use,
so I tried to find products that is the same or similar to my items on amazon in the USA and JPNAN. (Please ask yourself, “Does this spark joy？“ before buying it.)
・Snow Peak sleeping bag
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・TADAIMA wood dish
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REFERENCES:
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MUSIC:
・Epidemic Sound▶︎ES_As Lovely as You - Wanderer's Trove
WHAT I LIKE:
Minimal lifestyle
Matcha
Kimono
Anime(Ghibli)
Japanese food
CONNECT WITH ME:
BLOG samuraijourney.com/
INSTAGRAM / samuraimatcha.journey
FACEBOOK / mizuno.akihito
GET IN TOUCH:
If you’d like to talk, feel free to email me at samuraimatcha.japan@gmail.com I try my best to reply to things but there sadly aren't enough hours in the day to respond to everyone... - Навчання та стиль
Hi Aki, my husband and I watched this video, he is so impressed about your morning routine! He got up at 5am this morning, spend one hour cleaning our shower and toilet! Then he did yoga and walking, also he picked up the garbage from the park! Thank you so much to inspire him!
Omg let me show my husband then hahahha
Awww 💖
SHOW ALL YOUR HUSBANDS, LADIES!!!
I showed it to my roommate and he said nice try.
@@aubriewest1135 hahahaha
I've always been "a night owl", but since I forced myself to get up early (usually 05-06:00), make the bed and go for a 30-60min walk I've started to feel a whole lot better. Proper routines is really really important, even though I've neglected it all my life until I discovered the worth.
Hi Aki,
I get up at 6:00 am, feed the dogs , have fruit for breakfast and then drive to my aquafit training at the pool. 1 hour later, I walk my dogs in a small forest for about 40 minutes. Then I tend to my garden. Since I am retired, I enjoy my active and natural lifestyle. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and give you thanks for it. Blessings from Canada.
How wonderful❤ Hi from Croatia
Wow, Aki gets more done in the first two hours of the day than I do in my whole day. You are an inspiration!
Konnichiwa, Aki san. Watashi wa Canadajin eto I am 60 years old ~ but people ALWAYS tell me I look 40. Just by chance, I have been doing this routine for decades, simply because it felt good. A teacher in my high school in 1979 encouraged us to contribute to a charity but I preferred to buy shoes (!!) so I committed to picking up a bag of trash every day, instead. Over the years, I have done this, on average, 5 days a week. Imagine what I have picked up in 43 years! Friends laugh at me when I clean up beaches on vacation or when I stop the car, jump out, put on my gloves, and clean up the road side. I am a flight attendant and I do this on my layovers, all over the world. It is my gift to the planet and I feel great about it. Like you, I hear the items calling me - ha! I admire your choices and consider us kindred spirits ~ but you might laugh (or cry!) at my (ima wa, totemo ooki) shoe collection. Daigaku de Nihongo wo benkiyoshimasu. Arrigato gozaimasu. Your videos inspire me! Is fall your favourite season?!! ha.
thank you for picking up every trashes you see. guess i have to pull up socks to contribute little to world
Your story about picking up trash has inspired me, thank you! I will pass your message on to other friends and family in Canada 🇨🇦
Lovely!!👌👌👍👍☺️☺️
Hi! It's very inspiring story and i got your messages in this story. I wish i'll like you at my next old age, always look younger, fresh and healthy (not meat of course! 🤭) I am 44th years old now. Thank you! 🙏🔥
Wow! Interesting share. Loved some of your practices n will apply a couple in my days 💜
I lived in Japan for a year and I loved the cleanliness of the culture. I prefer to clean at night before I go to bed. My house and body are clean so I feel that I get a better night's rest and when I wake up it gives me more time in the morning to workout. I love a cold shower to open my sense of being and usually helps with my alertness. This is a fantastic video for someone who wants to be more organized and productive.
Thank you for bringing sanity and order into my life first thing in the morning.
The work and life balance you have created for yourself is admirable. Stay safe and healthy.
I am baffled at how you can be so energetic and at the same time have such calming energy about you! Really love your videos they make me feel so relaxed and inspired at the same time :)
Thank you!!
It must be that sunlight in the morning! 😯
@@BunnyshtoCherri - Yes its mostly the sunlight on a morning. Specifically at dawn.
I like the way you find joy in the simple things in daily life. Optimistic and cheerful. I like the way you record your daily exercise.
Even though you say you are not Superman, you are still AMAZING and I appreciate all the motivation you give so freely. Because of your influence I also now drink green tea every morning and I am trying out many of your other suggestions. Thank you 🙏
Haha! Thank you!!
Hello Aki! Greetings from Germany, I am a new subscriber and I really enjoy watching your videos 😀I live in a city and I suffer from mild anxiety, and I learn from your videos how to be happy and contented with my life. After watching this particular video I took a walk this morning. It helped me starting my day, thank you so much!
I love this Aki!!! Good for you that you keep very busy and useful. My husband recently passed away and I've been terribly lost without him. I will use your suggestions to help get me back into life again and to honor his memory. I know he would not want me only sitting and grieving. Thank you for your helpful suggestions that are also inspiring.
Trash and other items speak to me also. . . you are not alone. Thank you, with many blessings~
I’m sorry for your loss- I hope you’ve found some peace and a new routine.
@@rm709 Thank you so kindly. I'm trying. He meant the world to me so every day remains a struggle. I do my best.
Good morning from New York and Thank you Aki for sharing. As a person with different lifestyle, mom living in the forest- I need to admit that most of your rutine is very universal. And my morning workout and meditation is snuggles with my kids and walk/run in the forest with my dog. I am so grateful to live in nature and to share this life with beautiful people and beings. Blessings to you Aki and all the folks here and now🙏🙏🙏
And yeah… garbage… even my dog picks them
Hi Aki, i accidentally ran into this video and it was a breath of fresh air. I love your morning routine. The village you are in seems like a wonderful place to live a peaceful life. Thank you for sharing.
Good to see a minimalist who actually owns things and doesn't pretend to own nothing in their videos!!
Hi Aki, I’m from Indonesia, I ever working with japanese people, they are so concern with time and discipline. May I request to you to share the habit working for japan’s people, so it could be inspiring for us.. thank you and keep continuing to share a goodness 😊😊🙏
I love this idea! Adding onto this, I'm sure being a minimalist has increased your self discipline - I would be interested to see your perspective about that!
Thank you!! I'm happy to hear that!
My whole time goes sleep, sleep, sleep until 07.00. Take a shower, eat breakfast & run to the office.
This is horrible. Ruining the morning is like ruining the whole day. I need to change my lifestyle.
Thank you for your valuable content!
Yeah, a stressful morning = a stressful day. I noticed if I have more time in the morning and can actually enjoy it, the day is also more enjoyable.
I love my mornings. I actually clean my kitchen night before so I come down to a clean simple kitchen. I love it.
Love your calmness
regretfully such mindset is inherent in a limited number of people around the world
I love this! As I get older I am shifting from a night owl to morning person, but I am still I the habit of going to sleep late! What time do you go to sleep and do you have a night time routine to help you get the best sleep? Please record your nighttime routine if you have one!
Thank you
From all the morning routine videos on youtube, yours is for sure my favourite.
There's just something very special about you. Thank you for inspiring. Keep it up! ☺
You have inspired me to become a better person and I will implement this routine into my daily being. Arigato Aki sensei
Great video and content. This reminds me of my grandfather, very similar to the way he structured his days, and his routine in the mornings.
it's amazing how many things can be done in the morning and I spend hours doing only one thing, every time I get up late I get a headache during the day, and I feel discouraged, I will adopt this method and get up earlier
I like that tip about the chain. Thanks!
love an light
Recently i noticed that the best routine for me included all of this things you are doing for you, but i never had the courage because i thought it was too much for me. But, I was doing it step by step: i started waking up at 6, and cleaning naturally, and after that i like to drink a strawberry smoothie.. I love your lifestyle. thank you for doing this videos, now i feel like this is a signal for believing in myself.
Hello, I stumbled across your video. The best piece of advice for me was create your own morning routine. Always interesting to see how other people live. Cheers Vancouver Island Canada.
Hello Aki, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank You Aki. Good Samurai! To hold this discipline is the most difficulty, I guess. Go out every morning, gymnastics and cleaning mind, soul and all you own is a necessary habit for any good human. Hold on! Thank You giving me more motivation again.
Now this is what I call a morning routine !
*IM AN AUTHOR* I have been researching, testing and optimising my daily routine for about 8 years as part of my work *THIS ROUTINE IS ABOUT AS PERFECT AS YOU WILL GET*
Personally, I would not eat, one meal a day helps. Id walk before cleaning, the red light of sunrise is very beneficial, apart from that its PERFECT. Minimalist house, no clutter, sunlight, movement, cold shower, cleaning, ceremony [making tea], caffeine, gratitude, exercise, yoga, to-do today list ON PAPER, NO digital screes or music/podcasts for the first hour.
Thanks for the suggested adds & subtractions! Appreciate you.
One meal only? Which one?
Aki-sensei, congratulations on getting close to a million views on this video! Your content is so inspiring and I've been coming back to each video frequently.
I can't say I'm a minimalist just yet, but thanks to you, I've been waking up much earlier and already donated huge bags of stuff I don't need anymore. I'll be visiting Japan for my 2nd time in 3 days from now!
Cheers
wow! Thanks Sir! Gratitude! From Montréal, Canada
Im obsessed with how organised your fridge is... Could you please maybe make a video about Japanese habit of managing fridge and maintain kitchen hygiene? Loveeee it !!!!!
You are such an amazing person! I live on the other side of the planet but I can feel your great energy through the screen and it's so motivating. And unlike other videos about ideal routines and lifestyle advice, that often can feel so pressuring and achievement-focused, yours actually feel so freeing and peaceful - even though you do a lot of tasking. Your mindset is incredible! Thank you for spreading joy
Thank you! I'll keep doing my best!
@@SamuraiMatcha Now I am fangirling because you replied! 🥰 Have a great day!
@@zaprude ☺️
@@CarmenValladares1003 I couldn't help it :)
You are a very lucky man!
And thank you for your youtube videos
The chain tracker is genius!!! Thank you!
Thank you!! It works!!
Hi Aki! I think you must be an amazing teacher. The way you explain things and give your why it's inspiring. Routines are so important, because we are what we choose to do each moment. So, the more mindful we are, then we can become our best, healthier version! Lots of love from Brazil 🌻
Greetings, thank you for producing these videos, they’re very inspiring! When I shower I start with hot water & gradually cool the temperature down until I finish with a very quick blast of cold water. The warm water helps relax stiffness in my muscles after sleeping, then the cool water wakes me up & energizes me completely. I’m going to try & get up earlier per your recommendations, morning is my favorite time of day as well. Keep up the terrific work!
You are so inspiring! Thank you so much!
Thanks to you I’ve just formulated my own routine that works for me and I hope to stick to it for a long time, because it feels great!
This is one of the things I’m grateful for today.
Thank you so much again!
I start work at 4 am. I will start using some of your ideas. Thank you for this post. I like your humor.
That's amazing!
Good morning from Australia. I loved your routine. It's inspiring. Thankyou
Thank you!!
Moshi Moshi Aki, what a wonderful world of wonders you’re living in? This is amazing stuff, I’m also an early riser but nothing compared to you. Cleanliness gives peace of mind and it takes few minutes of your precious time. You definitely have inspired many and best wishes from Oz 👌👌🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕
Great work my friend. Heaps of good info in this!
Love the walk and exercise
Hi Aki. Another great upload. I love the positive energy and your flexible approach and motivated to life. Have a great week. I’m pleased you’ve recovered well after Covid.
Thank you for sharing, your videos inspire me to live my best life.
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement.
I've found your youtube channel recently and loved it so far! this video is really really inspring. I decided to try this matcha routine after seeing the effects on you. Thank your for the videos! I'll keep watching you!
Have a great day!
I like the idea of cleaning and walking in the morning! I usually try to clean a little, so maybe it would be a good plant to wake up a few minutes earlier to get in a short walk! Thanks for another great video
Thank you!!
I take a skipping rope when I walk and combine it with walking.
Real samurai! Good to know that’s possible. Even my cat watched it almost up to the end, he got so fascinated! My routine takes longer and sometimes it’s draining.
Ahhhm..You are so smart and you have a good energy.🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
You definitely set the bar high! I think rising early has EVERYTHING to do with starting the day right! Still trying to get back into the swing of things after baby # 4
I love your house, simple but perfection!
Clutter and excess definitely stresses you out, adding to the already strenuous lifestyle we live in😅
And your matcha routine is like a religion😍
Once again another great insight into how you live your life! I really like the way you explain things and I always find your videos interesting.
Such an outstanding routine but I still wonder how you are really strong enough to do all these things without any boredom and what motivates you to continue this routine everyday especially doing cleaning, yoga, running every single day..
Hello from Montreal! I just want to say thank you for your content. I discovered your channel a few days ago and am already feeling the impact it has had on my life. Happiness and hugs,
Kristy
This video is such an inspiration! It makes me calm and peaceful just by watching it. I’m really grateful for your hard work Aki and I can’t thank you enough.
You are so generous to share this wonderful routine with us! You sure inspire me. Thank you! :)
Aki here from Ayer, Mass. The USA. I have always loved Japanese culture! You are an inspiration.
I have got to say, your English is improving every video, keep it up !! :)
I love your videos, they’re always so informative and inspiring. I also love how well structured they are too. I would love to learn more about your culture and how Shintoism still plays a role in everyday life
Love your sympathetic and humble approach - really inspiring❤️
Thank you.❤.for sharing your healthy and informational routine💜keep uploading videos related to japan💖
Byee💝
you are the king of productivity ^^
You're routine inspired me to look at my own and see if I can make it better! Thanks for the video.
Hi Aki! Thank you for inspiring us with your altruistic, calming strength. I will try to establish my routines emulating yours. After a whole evening of insomnia and diarrhea, and possibly covid, your sharing of life makes my day. Thank you.
Amazing so Inpiring
Hi THANK YOU for your daily rutine ..my grandma used to clean her bedroom everynight before bed..I do whenever i feel like cleaning...but i wont from now on..thanks for your share
Hello from Brazil Aki!
UA-cam just recently recommended me your channel and i am fascinated! Learning about your lifestyle in a small village in Japan, with all those beautiful and refreshing good habits. That fills me with so much joy! It feels just like a child who first discovered its life's dream!
I am struggling to find my own identity in this world, and watching myself watching you, i could see how i was in peace for the first time in a long time. This is definitely a direction, at least a hint of what i really seek but struggles to find in this world.
That is why, i wish to leave my sincere gratitude to you. I like to say that a really good professor is the one which its own way of living overflows with teachings. So is life. So is you. Thank you, really.
Love your videos! Keep up all the helpful suggestions and sharing of Japanese culture.
Aw such a great video. Thank you! I loved it!
Good afternoon from Italy😃. Thank you, Aki, for sharing your morning routine with us. Thank you 🙏
You have inspired me and my partner to make a new morning routine! Thank you for the great videos!
your videos have really been inspiring me lately! thank you so much for sharing your life with us!
Thank you, amazing video as always. I am working in my morning routine.
Hi. Liked your video so much, Aki. I am retiring in a couple days and want to incorporate some of your routines into my new life to help with my transition. Thank you.
Your amazing man true legend keep it up I hope you live a long and healthy life you really inspired me to do good.
I feel inspired after watching this video…
I really love this. Every part of it.
Such an amazing video! So calm, organized, and healthy! I watched this video in the morning and it has inspired me to implement some of these habits. Great job and keep up the great work! Sending support from the USA :)
Thank you!
1 amend I suggest: I do my to do list the night before having just reviewed the day. I decide my most important task the night before and get that done first without thinking about anything else or checking email. I strike that off and my day is up and running.
You re a champion! Say Hi when you pass by Yokohama!
So glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for the great video!
your morning routine > a whole week of mine
This gave me so much motivation 🙏🏻 ✨ thank you
Great show and very interesting thank you very much ( nick from Sydney Australia )
I love your videos they are so fun, light, practical and with the right pace. I just want to binge them all 😊 I’m starting to get really into minimalism and you help me a lot!!
Hi Aki! I'm from Sweden and I found your channel last week and have been binge watching your videos since. I am in the beginning of my journey towards a more minimal lifestyle and I find your videos very well made and inspiring. I don't speak a word of Japanese, but I find the videos where you do very relaxing, soothing and I become happy when I listen to you. Thank you for great content!
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that!
You may not be Superman, but you are Samurai!
Hi Teacher Aki, I'm so happy watching this video, thanks you very much.
I am sorry you were ill with COVID. Thank you for your wonderful videos. Drinking Matcha is my routine because of you…I am working towards a more minimalistic life. Many blessings to you..❤️
I really like this routine! Parts of your routine are the same as mine. Every morning I make my bed, do yoga and meditation, take a walk, eat breakfast, write in my journal, take a warm bath, write out my to-do list, and write on my computer/work on my writing project (my job). I'm going to see where I can get myself to do more cleaning than making my bed. That would help me out. Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your videos. 🙂 Gassho, Julie (Shaku Ni Jun-ri)
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing your routine and I'm glad you seem to have gotten over your illness without lasting effects. I am also interested in your evening routine because can't wake up early without going to sleep early and this is always my biggest problem! :D
HUGE THANK YOU. LIFE IS BETTER IF LIVED SUPER SIMPLE. Easy to Track and Maintain. LESS is Definitely MORE.
Aki, thanks for the video, love this minimalism & the garbage collection, I hit the like ;) don't break the chain, keep it up, arigatto!
Love Macha and I even learned to do this beautiful tea ceremony. Matcha is a great pick-me-up and extremely beneficial for the heart and the arteries. I also adapted the routine to not only clean up my house daily but also the environment I live in daily early mornings when I am out for a walk with my dog and do stretching and Qigong. Lately I always create a to-do-list and since it somehow feels like meditation I use an old fashioned notebook with small pieces of paper and I pray, say thank you to our creator. I feel more comfortable, protected and also way more connected to the world around me than. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with this routine but I do my best, remembering it should be beneficial and not stress me out. Thank you for sharing.