I made this video coz living both in the US and Japan made me realize a lot of difference in daily habits. also, thank you so much for all the love on my last video❤I’m planning another video around quitting 9-5 & I can't wait to share with you soon✨
Listing down so I remember better: 1. Start your day with hot water 2. Go hard for breakfast 3. Balanced meals with the right knowledge of nutrition 4. Eat fermented foods 5. Drink green tea and matcha 6. Only eat until your 80% full 7. Use small plates, and eat a little bit of everything 8. Show gratitude before and after meals 9. Consume vinegar 10. Eat slowly
Vinegar or anything with it that’s fermented is a no go for me. After Covid, I can’t handle it. It literally will burn my throat and cause breathing issues 😢
The eating quickly thing hit me so hard. I used to eat very quickly, all my life I’ve only seen food as ‘something I need to do to keep myself alive’ before I move on to the next thing. I was a very active kid, with a very busy schedule of sport activities, school, extra curricular etc, so meals was always something I had to quickly do in between, I never took the time to sit down and enjoy. My boyfriend has taught me the importance of eating well and eating and cooking together to make our bond stronger. It is now truly one of my favorite things in my day, and I make the time to be intentional with my food, my boyfriend and all the resources that have provided us with this meal. 🙏
i have the same problem right now!! im a busy student and i play sports everyday so im used to eating quickly 😓 any recommendations or advice please??? i wanna also lose weight 🥲
Thank you! I was born and raised in Russia and we don't drink cold beverages and consume manyyyyyyyyyyyy fermented foods and probiotics. However, when I moved abroad I stopped eating probiotics and fermented food and I felt fatigued and gained lots of weight. Currently, I live in Thailand and I don't have access to Russian food but I really like Japanese fermented dishes and they make me really happy =)
This video made me feel ashamed of myself for being Japanese and doing none of those things, EXCEPT the 80%-full rule! Once it becomes a habit, it's easy to do! It could be one of the reasons why I have less stomach issues now than before. Weirdly enough, I love doing the dishes, by the way.
Try putting on a timer for 5 minutes or whatever time you choose. You will surprise yourself with how quickly you can do the dishes. Also get a cute bamboo drying rack. Also, warm water is therapeutic running over your hands.
Indians also do most of this. Specially hot water, thanking someone who cooked your food, pickling, and eating until 80% fill. We call the small cups Katori!
I love natto and I'm not Japanese and didn't grow up with it. Ever since I started eating it every day for breakfast, my digestive system is better, my skin is better, my appetite is decreased and my energy is increased. I can definitely recommend people trying it.
In Brazil we show gratitude before and after the meal too, at the beginning we pray thanking the food and the willingness of those who prepared it, after eating we say "Deus que ajude" which means "God bless whoever prepared the meal" is a Sign of gratitude and respect ❤
Even in Sweden it is considered good manners to thank (the cook, the hosts etcetera) for the dinner before you leave the table. And we also have those coloured charts in school to learn about nutrition and balance, called "the food circle". Our famous fermented, salted herring divides the nation, though. Some hate it because of the smell, others - like me - love it.
When I studied in China during my exchange I drank hot water religiously every single morning and evening. All my Chinese friends did it, so I followed along and it was a miracle. It's so satisfying.
You’ve inspired me to start eating traditional Japanese breakfast. I’ve always hated American style breakfasts so now i’m excited to eat in the morning again :)
The scene where you talked about your brother eating too fast and your mom telling him to eat slower brought an old memory of the adults in my family telling me I would eat too slow as a kid and needed to eat faster. I remember always feeling bad when they'd tell me I was a slow eater.
Same here! I was also forced to finish what was on my plate even though I was beyond full. So as a result I'd spend an extra hour at the dinner table after everyone else had left 😢 Now at 40, I find it hard to stop eating at 80% full
So happy to see you productive with your channel after quit from your corporate your job. It's like my condition now. I'm doing everything that i want, build my own path career, do a lot of things with my small family without compare it to money or other's people achievement. Keep going!!!
I was in Kyoto in 2019, my first trip to Japan. Stayed only 5 days but experienced a lot of your food and overall culture. Wish one day to return back and travel more inside the country. I simply loved Japan. Thanks for your informative videos. Arigatou gozaimasu💕
As a half and half who grew up in the US, I came back to Japan and love my ancestral country! Sashima or Sayama green tea is one of the best drinks around. Be sure to try it! Natto is the best thing ever and we are lucky that it's so widely available in Kanto.
I am leaving for my first trip to Japan next week! Your video was excellent! I wish we North Americans would practice being grateful for food, eating slowly and stopping before getting full. I include myself too! Just watching this video made me calm down!
you were born for youtube and storytelling so don't give up!!! Your videos provide so much value and believe me you will get millions of views someday🎉
Im not Japanese, but i appreciate so much how balanced and healthy Japanese food can be, especially breakfast! Definitely beats American food! Thanks for sharing these healthy habits!
I drink at least one cup of green tea a day (on top of my morning matcha) and have recently gotten in the habit of gently rubbing my used tea bag on the skin of my face once I a have finished drinking. Green tea is a natural toner that may also stain your skin until you wash it next. It always leaves me feeling like I am glowing a bit more. It may also help that my skin has an olive tone, and the tea emphasizes that. Either way, anyone can do this to absorb the antioxidants directly into your skin!
Hi, I never comment on videos but I am commenting on yours because it means so much to me that you can share Japanese culture with me. I am a Japanese girl who grew up in America who never really got the chance to truly know more about my culture until later in life (due to personal reasons). I love the "fun facts" you put in your videos about japan, like getting to know about how you learn what foods are healthy in school are amazing because I always grew up wishing they would do that in america. The more I Iearn about my culture the more japanese I realize I am. Please don't stop making these videos, I get to see more about my culture through what you share!
This is exactly the lifestyle we are trying to have in my house since we are back from Japan. We miss it so much, fortunately we can find natto in France it became my number on craving for breakfast ✨🌸
I don't like to eat junk food, I really like healthy food and I like to eat healthy food. Yeah, I like to eat fruit and I like to eat vegetables. Yo, Mako! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this, You've been a great help and You're so wise. Greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪🦙🇺🇸🗽🙂👏👏👏👍
The 80% rule is interesting. I began practicing it decades ago without even knowing it! I stopped eating before I was full or even before my taste buds (so to speak) were satisfied. I am not sure what prompted me to do this but I always stayed slim. I fell out of this practice some years ago and also entered my senior years (= slower metabolism) at the same time and you can imagine the results, especially in 2020 and 2021! Seeing this video reminds me that I need to go back to that way of eating again.
Thank you, wathcing this makes me feel that I can nurture my body and soul in a better way. I think I have been treating them quite badly with all the overeating and lack of water consumption.
I have green vegetables with every breakfast. In fact I eat it before the protein (eggs or fish) .. then a small amount of carbohydrates, if any. I am correct weight, have the blood pressure of a healthy 40 year old. I am 75.
I wish I was born in Japan 😊. I am currently in Japan. My dream came true. I started to do some of those rules that you have in Japan that you mentioned, especially about food.
I hope you always love and appreciate who you are and your culture. All cultures are beautiful, and there is so much to learn from all our differences. The US would not be what it is, if we we were not a nation of many cultures. I am American, and proud to be so, as well as proud of the multi cultures that I come from. You are beautiful.
Thank you Mako for sharing some of your Japanese heritage. It is meaningful for me. I live in Canada and I find that western culture really lacks connexion with nature; simple connexion of intention, body with the exterior world. It’s nice to see that these practices, ways and knowledge are still alive in Japan.
bro it's interesting to see that, I thought Canada is one of the countries that's most connected to nature. like i live in China and it's full of concrete around the nation.
So cool to learn more about Japanese culture! I had a teacher when I was in high school so long ago now, she was also Japanese. She was very kind to me and she was also one of the few friends I had back then. Thank you for sharing! 🤗🙏🏻💕
I think I’m part Japanese habit wise. I’ve followed most of these habits unconsciously. I’m Indian and vegetarian and I’ve had home cooked food for most of my life. An underrated aspect of overall health management for everyone!
You also have an incredible talent for keeping us engaged. Your content is both entertaining and informative, and you know how to keep us hooked. Your exceptional work is a testament to your skills and expertise. Keep up the great work!
I have immersed myself in the Japanese culture this winter and now fix NATTO for breakfast. Everyday and Tempe, we always have some of that around. And i'm just moving forward with more of your traditions to incorporate into my lifestyle. Natto is such a super food and I feel so blessed to have found it. Embrace your culture, it's Beautiful!
This video was very informative and interesting to watch. I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture and think that for sure we could practice better eating habits like this in the West! Hopefully one day I can visit Japan and experience more of the fermented foods like natto too 😊 i can't find it anywhere nearby me 😅
This way of eating works well for me. I would like to take my time eating my meals at work, but a half hour meal break is not enough. However, I carve out a way to enjoy my meals with aesthetic dish ware and decorative table linen as I listen to lofi music. Thank you for sharing!
I wish we had cooking and nutrition lessons in my school💔 I’ve wanted to try natto for years! I can’t find it in any stores even the international and Asian market stores don’t sell them. I’ve placed an order on Amazon for a bundle pack. I hope I like it. If you have any more tips for how to prepare it I’d really appreciate it❤ loved this video. Will definitely implant more of these habits into my life
Natto is a fermented soybean dish popular in Japan, known for its strong smell and sticky texture. But don't be deterred! Here's the quick rundown: What it is: Fermented soybeans with a probiotic punch. Taste and Texture: Strong, nutty flavor with a sticky, gooey texture. Health Benefits: Heart Health: May help lower blood pressure and dissolve blood clots. Strong Bones: Rich in vitamin K2, important for bone health. Digestive Support: Probiotics may aid digestion and gut health.
When I miss Japan, it is often a food memory that triggers the feeling. I love and miss Japanese cuisine. Sharing a meal makes people like each other or as the feel closer with strong bond. Eating the same food leads to trust and cooperation because they feel closer with the feeling of intimacy among those eating together, share the experience with eating and drinking.
I love this video. The approach of maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy, but definitely learned something new today. Would love to visit Japan ❤
Eat a small amount of different things... It's me! Eat slowly... it's me! Eat vinegar... it's me again! That's why I was so happy in Japan! 🤣🤣🧡 (Eating small amounts of different foods is what make me fell in love with Japanese cuisine 😊)
Interesting video. I really love Japanese food and new healthy habits are always good. I already do a few of these, so yay me. I've never tried nato though.
Thank you for your useful healthy and wonderful tips Not only for our bodies but also for our minds(above all when you thank everybody for the food on your table)Keep on doing this sweetie! and a hug from Argentina
Wow, you packed a lot of great information in this episode that I was not familiar with so thank you very much. Can’t wait to try some of the ideas, including the homemade ponzu. I think I could benefit from finding more ways to eat fermented foods and vinegar.
I am so happy I came across your channel. I have always been fascinated with Japanese culture and have recently had some health issues and thinking more about the Asian culture vs American culture lifestyle. Thank you so much 💓
😬 I am sooo guilty of going to a convenient store a lot when I am back in Japan. This is very insightful and makes me have a different perspective and want to approach with better habits. I absolutely love natto!!
I’m white but growing up my Aunt Yaeko was my best friend. She suffered horribly from pain due to a severe autoimmune disease, even if she was in horrible pain she would make us matcha without a single sigh or complaint. I used to wish I was Japanese like my aunt. The culture is much different than in America. People seemed so polite and like they cared for others well being. There is also a much better education system, here we learn nothing about nutrition and are fed absolute garbage to fit the schools budget. I love how in Japan students learn about nutrition and help in taking care of their school. It teaches pride and working together. In the states I feel like it’s a very selfish culture, not all of us of course but perhaps the loudest lol. There are a lot of beliefs about people who struggle being lazy rather than looking at the bigger picture of what they lacked and how we can help one another. I would like to one day move to Ireland. The culture is incredible, people are so friendly and funny. They really seem to be empathetic and care about others, I wish my country would take a lesson from other cultures. We can boast about being the “greatest country” but statistically that’s not the case. I am grateful because we do have some things better than in other countries but who knows how long that will last
Hi mako, thank you so much. Life here in Italy is too fast, too stressful and I overthink a lot. I recently decided to flip things, and to slow my life down a bit. I'll try to follow your advices, thank you again! ❤
Greetings from Poland, Mako-san. I also had to quit the job I hated. It's been many years and I never once regretted this decision. The one thing you can never get back in life is time. Money is important and necessary to meet our more and less basic needs. But it's highly overrated. Living just to make money and for external validation creates a mindset of scarcity. We're programmed to always crave more in life. So no matter how many material things we get, it will never be enough. I guess the most important thing is to find meaning in life. Then one is less inclined to distract oneself with constant pursuit of pleasure. While working above one's possibilities and ruining one's health in the process. I think it's the quality and the quantity of subscribers you attract that matters. There's a lot of hate and envy online, so be prepared to deal with this. Haters will always hate and it's their problem. Not yours. Blocking them is the only way that works. This is what I heard from other UA-camrs. I can sense you're a spiritual person, who understands prioritizing health and peace of mind above other things. I can see you are between the two cultures, but still gravitate mostly towards the Eastern one. Which I believe is very good. Internet and fame can be ugly, so please hold on to people who really value your content and find it inspirational. Just ignore and block all the rest. "Don't let anyone rain on your parade", as my friend used to say. As a people pleaser I always had problems with this. And the pressure of being an influencer finally was too much to me. Don't let it happen to you. You have a lot to give. And there's still lots of love and loneliness in this world. I ladore Japanese culture, the idea of living in the moment and of "less is more". I think the Japanese have slightly overdone on perfectionism. But I'm kind of drawn to them because of this. I hope you keep going and find a theme around which to organize your channel. Like Marie Kondō has taught us the joy of less... Asian people have a great wisdom to share. My best wishes to you. Paula
What a great breakfast! I used to be able to buy natto but not where I live now. I may have to learn how to make it. This was a wonderful video. Thank you!
Wow! very insightful vlog. Subscribed ;) I have been here in Japan for almost 3 years now and I am really impressed by how people observe a healthy diet or lifestyle. Having been through a lot of ups and downs, I have come to realize that my home country is just as precious as living outside of it. I found a "home" in Japan and I loved it! And always looking forward to feeling the warmth of my 1st "home" again, my 1st love - The Philippines :)
I am a Pakistani I follow same eating habits as part of my religion. But I love Japanese as a nation, I have never been to Japan but I still love their culture. I love their cleanliness, mannerism, hard work. Only thing I feel odd about is growing number of suicides in Japan other then that it seems to be best part of world to me. I have even adapted no shoes in home from Japanese culture.
Hi Mako! New subscriber here from South Africa! I lived in Japan from 2019 to 2021 and I loved it! I always call it my second home. Great video, I look forward to watching more😁
My family and my stepmother are Serbian, but my stepmother resents Serbia and does not think of herself as Serbian anymore. I think it's important to embrace both cultures and rediscover the good as you have done.
First time watching your video! I surely missed a lot but will catch up🥰. I m from the highlands of madagascar island and we in our customs can relate a lot to many Asian customs and ways of living. Many similarities because we descend from Indonesians and Malays. But japanese habits are so different from the rest of Asia except korea and china. I love your healthy habits and still hardly try to adopt some to my dailies☺️. But i will succeed. thank you Mako for all the tips.
im chinese, but i 100% relate to the "and i started to hate japan" (except for me it was china). my self hatred of my own country (i'm ethnically half chinese) and constant wish that i was born literally ANY other ethnicity became so incredibly draining that i couldn't fall asleep at night. with all the anti-chinese western media i was consuming, i began to view being chinese as a burden, or something evil and communist. i wanted so badly to fit into america, and i still struggle with this i hope one day i will be able to love myself for who i am and embrace my roots like you did :) this is inspiring to me, so thank you for this video
I was lucky enough to go to Japan last year as a birthday gift from my fiancé and fell in love with that place. Really wish she could have been there with me but she was pregnant with our second child. The culture, the people, the mannerisms. Such a beautiful country. Can't wait to go back with my family one day
Great and healthy ideas 😊 I'm trying to learn japanese, sudddely this video comes here. I want to watch japanese videos about life style, make up, cooking, etc ..all un japanese. By the way I think hot water and one spoon of vinager everyday. Very hood for me. Not japanese, I know, but I love it. Your voice is really nice and relaxing. It would be nice to hear it in japanese. Beautiful vídeo. Greetings from Venezuela! 😊
The number 2 and 3 resonates with me. I got the advice from my mom that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, therefore I eat full. It makes me feel energized and great enough to do. things for the rest of the morning so this habit has ingrained in me. I wanna thank my mom for this!
I have just found your youtube chanel but i love it so much already!! The whole video shouts calmness and inner balance. Amazing quality and i love your voice its so calming. 😇🤗
I made this video coz living both in the US and Japan made me realize a lot of difference in daily habits.
also, thank you so much for all the love on my last video❤I’m planning another video around quitting 9-5 & I can't wait to share with you soon✨
Do more of your culture habits, I've been eating macrobiótica by George ohsawa and many of the products were new for me as I'm Dominican
Lazy Japanese
Привет. Интересно узнать о гигиене в холодное время, чтобы не простудиться. Типа, полоскать горло, носить маску и т.д. Расскажи пожалуйста
Listing down so I remember better:
1. Start your day with hot water
2. Go hard for breakfast
3. Balanced meals with the right knowledge of nutrition
4. Eat fermented foods
5. Drink green tea and matcha
6. Only eat until your 80% full
7. Use small plates, and eat a little bit of everything
8. Show gratitude before and after meals
9. Consume vinegar
10. Eat slowly
Vinegar or anything with it that’s fermented is a no go for me. After Covid, I can’t handle it. It literally will burn my throat and cause breathing issues 😢
The eating quickly thing hit me so hard. I used to eat very quickly, all my life I’ve only seen food as ‘something I need to do to keep myself alive’ before I move on to the next thing. I was a very active kid, with a very busy schedule of sport activities, school, extra curricular etc, so meals was always something I had to quickly do in between, I never took the time to sit down and enjoy. My boyfriend has taught me the importance of eating well and eating and cooking together to make our bond stronger. It is now truly one of my favorite things in my day, and I make the time to be intentional with my food, my boyfriend and all the resources that have provided us with this meal. 🙏
That is amazing! I think eating mindfully with your loved ones really make a difference :)
i have the same problem right now!! im a busy student and i play sports everyday so im used to eating quickly 😓
any recommendations or advice please??? i wanna also lose weight 🥲
Thank you! I was born and raised in Russia and we don't drink cold beverages and consume manyyyyyyyyyyyy fermented foods and probiotics. However, when I moved abroad I stopped eating probiotics and fermented food and I felt fatigued and gained lots of weight. Currently, I live in Thailand and I don't have access to Russian food but I really like Japanese fermented dishes and they make me really happy =)
I hope you will be able to find a supermarket that sells Russian ingredients in Thailand soon! In the meantime, Japanese fermented food will do! haha
Thank you
Do they have Yakult brand Japanese probiotic drink???
Drop whatever you are doing and go read the book Womans’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, its absolutely life changing, trust me on this
This video made me feel ashamed of myself for being Japanese and doing none of those things, EXCEPT the 80%-full rule! Once it becomes a habit, it's easy to do! It could be one of the reasons why I have less stomach issues now than before. Weirdly enough, I love doing the dishes, by the way.
Thank you for your comment :) I wish I liked doing the dishes…
yes LOLL its so anxiety inducing seeing it all piled up but its quite theraputic actually doing it with some music on
Try putting on a timer for 5 minutes or whatever time you choose. You will surprise yourself with how quickly you can do the dishes. Also get a cute bamboo drying rack. Also, warm water is therapeutic running over your hands.
Happens haha
Indians also do most of this. Specially hot water, thanking someone who cooked your food, pickling, and eating until 80% fill. We call the small cups Katori!
Right, it’s amazing how similar our habits can be
It's not true
I am an Indian
But we all earth people will soon improve together 😊
India has a population of 1.2 billion people, I am sure it’s not the same for everyone!
@@samidhaization yeah
@@samidhaizationCORRECT
I love natto and I'm not Japanese and didn't grow up with it. Ever since I started eating it every day for breakfast, my digestive system is better, my skin is better, my appetite is decreased and my energy is increased. I can definitely recommend people trying it.
I know its not for everyone but I love it, it's a super food!
Same here. I just got into eating natto for breakfast with rice and miso soup on the side. I agree with you, it’s a power breakfast!!
In Brazil we show gratitude before and after the meal too, at the beginning we pray thanking the food and the willingness of those who prepared it, after eating we say "Deus que ajude" which means "God bless whoever prepared the meal" is a Sign of gratitude and respect ❤
I love that! So beautiful ♥️
Even in Sweden it is considered good manners to thank (the cook, the hosts etcetera) for the dinner before you leave the table. And we also have those coloured charts in school to learn about nutrition and balance, called "the food circle". Our famous fermented, salted herring divides the nation, though. Some hate it because of the smell, others - like me - love it.
I’m brazilian too and no one I know do this. Maybe is something common where you live…
can you say where in Brazil is this comon? I haver never heard about this🤔
@@LSFfB é comum no sul amg
When I studied in China during my exchange I drank hot water religiously every single morning and evening. All my Chinese friends did it, so I followed along and it was a miracle. It's so satisfying.
You’ve inspired me to start eating traditional Japanese breakfast. I’ve always hated American style breakfasts so now i’m excited to eat in the morning again :)
Yesss! Let me know how it goes :)
The scene where you talked about your brother eating too fast and your mom telling him to eat slower brought an old memory of the adults in my family telling me I would eat too slow as a kid and needed to eat faster. I remember always feeling bad when they'd tell me I was a slow eater.
Same here! I was also forced to finish what was on my plate even though I was beyond full. So as a result I'd spend an extra hour at the dinner table after everyone else had left 😢 Now at 40, I find it hard to stop eating at 80% full
same! i also felt bad, I eat slow and honestly the food tastes so yummy and i just want to savor it.
So happy to see you productive with your channel after quit from your corporate your job. It's like my condition now. I'm doing everything that i want, build my own path career, do a lot of things with my small family without compare it to money or other's people achievement. Keep going!!!
thank yo so much :) so happy to find someone going through the same thing!
I was in Kyoto in 2019, my first trip to Japan. Stayed only 5 days but experienced a lot of your food and overall culture. Wish one day to return back and travel more inside the country. I simply loved Japan. Thanks for your informative videos. Arigatou gozaimasu💕
Thank you for watching! Arigato gozaimasu
As a half and half who grew up in the US, I came back to Japan and love my ancestral country!
Sashima or Sayama green tea is one of the best drinks around. Be sure to try it! Natto is the best thing ever and we are lucky that it's so widely available in Kanto.
I am leaving for my first trip to Japan next week! Your video was excellent! I wish we North Americans would practice being grateful for food, eating slowly and stopping before getting full. I include myself too! Just watching this video made me calm down!
Thank you so much 🍃✨
you were born for youtube and storytelling so don't give up!!! Your videos provide so much value and believe me you will get millions of views someday🎉
your comment just made my day. I took a screenshot and I will look at it whenever I feel down... thank you so much ✨
@@mylifeasmakoyou so nice and kind , God bless you!❤
Im not Japanese, but i appreciate so much how balanced and healthy Japanese food can be, especially breakfast! Definitely beats American food! Thanks for sharing these healthy habits!
I drink at least one cup of green tea a day (on top of my morning matcha) and have recently gotten in the habit of gently rubbing my used tea bag on the skin of my face once I a have finished drinking. Green tea is a natural toner that may also stain your skin until you wash it next. It always leaves me feeling like I am glowing a bit more. It may also help that my skin has an olive tone, and the tea emphasizes that.
Either way, anyone can do this to absorb the antioxidants directly into your skin!
thats amazing! I have green tea eye cream and its my favorite 🍵🍃
Hi, I never comment on videos but I am commenting on yours because it means so much to me that you can share Japanese culture with me. I am a Japanese girl who grew up in America who never really got the chance to truly know more about my culture until later in life (due to personal reasons). I love the "fun facts" you put in your videos about japan, like getting to know about how you learn what foods are healthy in school are amazing because I always grew up wishing they would do that in america. The more I Iearn about my culture the more japanese I realize I am. Please don't stop making these videos, I get to see more about my culture through what you share!
thank you so much, a comment like this really makes my day! :)
This is exactly the lifestyle we are trying to have in my house since we are back from Japan. We miss it so much, fortunately we can find natto in France it became my number on craving for breakfast ✨🌸
Thats amazing that they sell natto in France! 🌸 It’s so good, I love eating it with raw egg and green onion!
Where in France do you live cause I have bought Natto in Japanese and Korean supermarkets in Paris 😅 i am sure they do national delivery 👍🏻
I love Japan. I visited in March for Sakura and returning for one month for one month. Very excited for all of the tea and Muji stores
Amazing! I love peach tea from Muji!
納豆大嫌いだったけど
13歳になったら急に大好きになって
今でも大好き💕
納豆おいしいですよね😋
I don't like to eat junk food, I really like healthy food and I like to eat healthy food. Yeah, I like to eat fruit and I like to eat vegetables. Yo, Mako! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this, You've been a great help and You're so wise. Greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪🦙🇺🇸🗽🙂👏👏👏👍
thank you so much :) I like veggies and fruits too 🍓
The 80% rule is interesting. I began practicing it decades ago without even knowing it! I stopped eating before I was full or even before my taste buds (so to speak) were satisfied. I am not sure what prompted me to do this but I always stayed slim. I fell out of this practice some years ago and also entered my senior years (= slower metabolism) at the same time and you can imagine the results, especially in 2020 and 2021! Seeing this video reminds me that I need to go back to that way of eating again.
I'm glad that you decided to appreciate your culture. I love seeing different cultures. Hello from America 🇺🇸 👋
thank you for watching :)x
Thank you, wathcing this makes me feel that I can nurture my body and soul in a better way. I think I have been treating them quite badly with all the overeating and lack of water consumption.
Thank you for watching 🤍✨
I have green vegetables with every breakfast. In fact I eat it before the protein (eggs or fish) .. then a small amount of carbohydrates, if any.
I am correct weight, have the blood pressure of a healthy 40 year old. I am 75.
I recently adopted having Nattō rice and miso for breakfast. It’s an awesome game changer!!
its my fav way to start the day :)
I've lived in Japan and loved every minute of it. 😊
thank you 😊
I wish I was born in Japan 😊.
I am currently in Japan. My dream came true. I started to do some of those rules that you have in Japan that you mentioned, especially about food.
I hope you always love and appreciate who you are and your culture. All cultures are beautiful, and there is so much to learn from all our differences. The US would not be what it is, if we we were not a nation of many cultures. I am American, and proud to be so, as well as proud of the multi cultures that I come from. You are beautiful.
I agree :) the diversity in culture is beautiful ❤️
Thank you Mako for sharing some of your Japanese heritage. It is meaningful for me. I live in Canada and I find that western culture really lacks connexion with nature; simple connexion of intention, body with the exterior world. It’s nice to see that these practices, ways and knowledge are still alive in Japan.
Thank you for watching :)
bro it's interesting to see that, I thought Canada is one of the countries that's most connected to nature. like i live in China and it's full of concrete around the nation.
your skin, hair and eyes are so fresh and pretty. You are doing something right for sure.
Thank you!
Thank you for reminding us some good habits we also have in Mediterranean, such as fermented foods, showing gratitude for the food and hot beverages!
Do we?
How wonderful to learn about healthy nutrition and respect for food 🍱 in school 🏫 thank you for your video ❤
thank you for watching ❤
So cool to learn more about Japanese culture! I had a teacher when I was in high school so long ago now, she was also Japanese. She was very kind to me and she was also one of the few friends I had back then. Thank you for sharing! 🤗🙏🏻💕
So interesting and inviting to enjoy a meal. Especially the gratitude. I love that. And so much variety 😊 for healthy living
I think I’m part Japanese habit wise. I’ve followed most of these habits unconsciously. I’m Indian and vegetarian and I’ve had home cooked food for most of my life. An underrated aspect of overall health management for everyone!
that is amazing! ✨
You also have an incredible talent for keeping us engaged. Your content is both entertaining and informative, and you know how to keep us hooked. Your exceptional work is a testament to your skills and expertise. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much 🥺✨
Enjoyed this video very much. I'm so sorry you had a bad experience in America. It's sad whenever people are not enjoyed for who they are
I love Japanese culture so much. I was fortunate enough to be able to travel there and I can’t wait to go back. It was such a wonderful experience.
I have immersed myself in the Japanese culture this winter and now fix NATTO for breakfast. Everyday and Tempe, we always have some of that around. And i'm just moving forward with more of your traditions to incorporate into my lifestyle. Natto is such a super food and I feel so blessed to have found it. Embrace your culture, it's Beautiful!
This video was very informative and interesting to watch. I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture and think that for sure we could practice better eating habits like this in the West! Hopefully one day I can visit Japan and experience more of the fermented foods like natto too 😊 i can't find it anywhere nearby me 😅
Love 80% rule. Thanks for sharing ❤
This way of eating works well for me. I would like to take my time eating my meals at work, but a half hour meal break is not enough. However, I carve out a way to enjoy my meals with aesthetic dish ware and decorative table linen as I listen to lofi music. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching :) I love lofi!
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I wish we had cooking and nutrition lessons in my school💔 I’ve wanted to try natto for years! I can’t find it in any stores even the international and Asian market stores don’t sell them. I’ve placed an order on Amazon for a bundle pack. I hope I like it. If you have any more tips for how to prepare it I’d really appreciate it❤ loved this video. Will definitely implant more of these habits into my life
Natto is a fermented soybean dish popular in Japan, known for its strong smell and sticky texture. But don't be deterred! Here's the quick rundown:
What it is: Fermented soybeans with a probiotic punch.
Taste and Texture: Strong, nutty flavor with a sticky, gooey texture.
Health Benefits:
Heart Health: May help lower blood pressure and dissolve blood clots.
Strong Bones: Rich in vitamin K2, important for bone health.
Digestive Support: Probiotics may aid digestion and gut health.
When I miss Japan, it is often a food memory that triggers the feeling. I love and miss Japanese cuisine. Sharing a meal makes people like each other or as the feel closer with strong bond. Eating the same food leads to trust and cooperation because they feel closer with the feeling of intimacy among those eating together, share the experience with eating and drinking.
thank you for watching, I agree, food is honestly the best part of Japan!
I love this video. The approach of maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy, but definitely learned something new today.
Would love to visit Japan ❤
Thank you so much
I miss Japan!! Best place I’ve ever lived
Eat a small amount of different things... It's me!
Eat slowly... it's me!
Eat vinegar... it's me again!
That's why I was so happy in Japan! 🤣🤣🧡
(Eating small amounts of different foods is what make me fell in love with Japanese cuisine 😊)
hahaha 🤣🧡
i love japanese culture and cuisine, thank you so much for this video❤ was very interesting ❤❤❤
Thank you so much
Interesting video. I really love Japanese food and new healthy habits are always good. I already do a few of these, so yay me. I've never tried nato though.
Satisfying video, thank you for your work. Greetings from an Ukrainian girl leaving in Italy.
Thank you for this nice video! Normally people post expensive habits, but this is reachable and very easy to adapt in our life.
Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed my video 🥰
Thank you for your useful healthy and wonderful tips Not only for our bodies but also for our minds(above all when you thank everybody for the food on your table)Keep on doing this sweetie!
and a hug from Argentina
Wow, you packed a lot of great information in this episode that I was not familiar with so thank you very much. Can’t wait to try some of the ideas, including the homemade ponzu. I think I could benefit from finding more ways to eat fermented foods and vinegar.
Thank you very much for this very interesting video. I was particularly surpriced by the natto trick😊
I am so happy I came across your channel. I have always been fascinated with Japanese culture and have recently had some health issues and thinking more about the Asian culture vs American culture lifestyle. Thank you so much 💓
thank you so much 💓
lovely and calming music and nice info so good thank you wish i could find natto in Sweden
Thank you, I’m glad you found it calming 😌🌿
C'est magnifique de voir toutes ces traditions Je suis admirative sur la sagesse et le bien être de votre pays
😬 I am sooo guilty of going to a convenient store a lot when I am back in Japan. This is very insightful and makes me have a different perspective and want to approach with better habits. I absolutely love natto!!
haha, maybe you can balance out by eating natto here and there :) lol
@@mylifeasmako 😂 yes and also 7-11 hijiki salad 😋 definitely going to be more aware for health
@@ZoCineStreet hijiki salad! you know the good stuff haha
I’m white but growing up my Aunt Yaeko was my best friend. She suffered horribly from pain due to a severe autoimmune disease, even if she was in horrible pain she would make us matcha without a single sigh or complaint. I used to wish I was Japanese like my aunt. The culture is much different than in America. People seemed so polite and like they cared for others well being. There is also a much better education system, here we learn nothing about nutrition and are fed absolute garbage to fit the schools budget. I love how in Japan students learn about nutrition and help in taking care of their school. It teaches pride and working together. In the states I feel like it’s a very selfish culture, not all of us of course but perhaps the loudest lol. There are a lot of beliefs about people who struggle being lazy rather than looking at the bigger picture of what they lacked and how we can help one another. I would like to one day move to Ireland. The culture is incredible, people are so friendly and funny. They really seem to be empathetic and care about others, I wish my country would take a lesson from other cultures. We can boast about being the “greatest country” but statistically that’s not the case. I am grateful because we do have some things better than in other countries but who knows how long that will last
yesterday i finished ikijay book and it was about these habits i love it
thank you so much :)
Hi mako, thank you so much. Life here in Italy is too fast, too stressful and I overthink a lot. I recently decided to flip things, and to slow my life down a bit. I'll try to follow your advices, thank you again! ❤
So glad to have found this channel of yours! 🙏
Thank you ❤️
Greetings from Poland, Mako-san. I also had to quit the job I hated. It's been many years and I never once regretted this decision. The one thing you can never get back in life is time. Money is important and necessary to meet our more and less basic needs. But it's highly overrated. Living just to make money and for external validation creates a mindset of scarcity. We're programmed to always crave more in life. So no matter how many material things we get, it will never be enough. I guess the most important thing is to find meaning in life. Then one is less inclined to distract oneself with constant pursuit of pleasure. While working above one's possibilities and ruining one's health in the process. I think it's the quality and the quantity of subscribers you attract that matters. There's a lot of hate and envy online, so be prepared to deal with this. Haters will always hate and it's their problem. Not yours. Blocking them is the only way that works. This is what I heard from other UA-camrs. I can sense you're a spiritual person, who understands prioritizing health and peace of mind above other things. I can see you are between the two cultures, but still gravitate mostly towards the Eastern one. Which I believe is very good. Internet and fame can be ugly, so please hold on to people who really value your content and find it inspirational. Just ignore and block all the rest. "Don't let anyone rain on your parade", as my friend used to say. As a people pleaser I always had problems with this. And the pressure of being an influencer finally was too much to me. Don't let it happen to you. You have a lot to give. And there's still lots of love and loneliness in this world. I ladore Japanese culture, the idea of living in the moment and of "less is more". I think the Japanese have slightly overdone on perfectionism. But I'm kind of drawn to them because of this. I hope you keep going and find a theme around which to organize your channel. Like Marie Kondō has taught us the joy of less... Asian people have a great wisdom to share. My best wishes to you. Paula
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment :)
Love your video, so calm and relaxed. make more!!
Thank you :)
What a great breakfast! I used to be able to buy natto but not where I live now. I may have to learn how to make it. This was a wonderful video. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, i love japanese culture ❤❤
Thank you so much ❤
Wow! very insightful vlog. Subscribed ;)
I have been here in Japan for almost 3 years now and I am really impressed by how people observe a healthy diet or lifestyle. Having been through a lot of ups and downs, I have come to realize that my home country is just as precious as living outside of it. I found a "home" in Japan and I loved it! And always looking forward to feeling the warmth of my 1st "home" again, my 1st love - The Philippines :)
I am a Pakistani I follow same eating habits as part of my religion. But I love Japanese as a nation, I have never been to Japan but I still love their culture. I love their cleanliness, mannerism, hard work. Only thing I feel odd about is growing number of suicides in Japan other then that it seems to be best part of world to me. I have even adapted no shoes in home from Japanese culture.
You're such a joy to watch! 😊 I love Japan and its culture and wish to live there someday. Yes...do more vlogs, and good luck!
thank you :)
My son is going to holiday in Japan in 3 weeks time. He is very excited and has planned lots to do.
I woke up 1 hour ago, I have an exam today, I’m eating for the first time since a long time vegetables for breakfast, and making some tea🤍
best of luck with your exam
You have such a calming energy !
Hi Mako! New subscriber here from South Africa! I lived in Japan from 2019 to 2021 and I loved it! I always call it my second home. Great video, I look forward to watching more😁
It makes me so happy to see someone living so far away from Japan is watching my video
😃I hope so too!!@@mylifeasmako
I like that you emphasize that your knowledge is from studies, so I would appreciate if you tell us which studies you're referring to :)
I love Japan. My family members live there. I have taken some Japanese habits back to the west with me.
that's amazing! 🍵✨
I love all the habits you talked about and do most of them actually which is surprising!
My family and my stepmother are Serbian, but my stepmother resents Serbia and does not think of herself as Serbian anymore. I think it's important to embrace both cultures and rediscover the good as you have done.
That’s amazing! It’s great to keep the best of both :)
Agreed. Embrace what is good in both cultures. As an Asian American, I see pros and cons in both western and southeast cultures.
Tout est magnifique Bravo à vous and all the best for you and your adorable chien
THank you for the wise words! I miss Japan, in special the healthy clean food! Peace!
I loved this video omg, my favorite habit was expressing gratitude, I love that!!! Thank you for this video☺
Hello Mako your channel is so inspiring. I really like Japanese lifestyle
Thank you so much!
First time watching your video! I surely missed a lot but will catch up🥰. I m from the highlands of madagascar island and we in our customs can relate a lot to many Asian customs and ways of living. Many similarities because we descend from Indonesians and Malays. But japanese habits are so different from the rest of Asia except korea and china. I love your healthy habits and still hardly try to adopt some to my dailies☺️. But i will succeed. thank you Mako for all the tips.
Thank you for your lovely comment & thank you for finding my channel :)
Sometimes the algorithm suggests gold. Instant sub! Love this vid and I'm excited to watch the rest 😊
Thank you! :)
I’m pretty sure these “rules” are the norm for anyone from any region who choose to be conscious of a healthy lifestyle.
Super valuable info! Thanks for sharing. The urge to visit Japan is even stronger now 😅😍
Thank you! time to book a flight...? ;) haha
im chinese, but i 100% relate to the "and i started to hate japan" (except for me it was china). my self hatred of my own country (i'm ethnically half chinese) and constant wish that i was born literally ANY other ethnicity became so incredibly draining that i couldn't fall asleep at night. with all the anti-chinese western media i was consuming, i began to view being chinese as a burden, or something evil and communist. i wanted so badly to fit into america, and i still struggle with this
i hope one day i will be able to love myself for who i am and embrace my roots like you did :) this is inspiring to me, so thank you for this video
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story
@@mylifeasmako ❤️
I was lucky enough to go to Japan last year as a birthday gift from my fiancé and fell in love with that place. Really wish she could have been there with me but she was pregnant with our second child. The culture, the people, the mannerisms. Such a beautiful country. Can't wait to go back with my family one day
It will be even more beautiful when you visit as a family next time :)
I love Japanese way to live simple minimalist healthy neat and clean….
I really enjoyed watching this video! I'm glad UA-cam recommended it hehe
thank you so much! :)
Great and healthy ideas 😊
I'm trying to learn japanese, sudddely this video comes here. I want to watch japanese videos about life style, make up, cooking, etc ..all un japanese. By the way I think hot water and one spoon of vinager everyday. Very hood for me.
Not japanese, I know, but I love it. Your voice is really nice and relaxing. It would be nice to hear it in japanese.
Beautiful vídeo.
Greetings from Venezuela! 😊
Love this video. Thank you so much, it is a true inspiration.
thank you for watching :)
The number 2 and 3 resonates with me. I got the advice from my mom that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, therefore I eat full. It makes me feel energized and great enough to do. things for the rest of the morning so this habit has ingrained in me. I wanna thank my mom for this!
thank you for subscribing :) breakfast really makes a difference 🍳✨
Love this video! So wholesome & informative. Thank you so much for sharing❤️❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
japanese culture is my favorite culture! thanks for the video !!
I have just found your youtube chanel but i love it so much already!! The whole video shouts calmness and inner balance. Amazing quality and i love your voice its so calming. 😇🤗
Thank you so much 😊