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life in Japan lately | traditional forging, pottery & crafts, summer night festival | a cozy vlog
Hey everyone! We went on a little trip within Japan recently and tried some traditional crafts and experiences. It was really fun and informative- so we’ve been looking forward it sharing this vlog with you! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the video! :)
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a trip to Kyoto | traditional tea ceremony, kimono, Japanese-style bath | life in Japan
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Hi friends! We spent a few days in Kyoto recently, and wanted share some highlights from our trip. Since it was just a short visit, this video is only shows a handful of what Kyoto has to offer- but hopefully you’ll still find value in the things that we featured!
our life in Japan | tea harvesting & roasting, traditional farmhouse, local foods
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Hello again friends! We’ve been looking forward to sharing this video with you guys. It took us a bit of time to edit this one, since life has been quite eventful lately. Thanks for being patient with us, and we hope you enjoy the vlog! We’d also love to know what you guys think about this little adventure as it was quite a special experience for us :) Extra info: The tour took place in Shiraka...
our life in Tokyo recently | cherry blossom viewing & washi paper making
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Hi friends ☺️ We enjoyed a wonderful sakura season here in Tokyo recently, and wanted to share some of the highlights with you as we explore the city and try new things. Hope you'll find our video relaxing and interesting! Thank you for tuning in.
Touring Foreigner-Friendly Apartments in Tokyo | Tips for Renting in Japan | Weave Living
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Hey everyone! Can you believe it's been a year since we moved to Tokyo?! With this milestone, we wanted to make an informative video about renting in Japan. We thought it would be fun to compare some apartments in Tokyo, and share a bit of our experience with different types of leases available here. Hopefully it'll be useful for those of you who are are planning to move to Tokyo, or just curio...
our life in Japan | stationary shopping, kintsugi, scrapbooking, kitchen organization! | Tokyo vlog
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Hey friends! We had a pretty chill last couple of weeks, mostly spending time at home and on hobbies. ☺️ In this video, we look forward to showing you some new additions to our kitchen, plus a very interesting activity that we tried for the first time! Thank you for tuning in! By the way, we really enjoy reading your lovely comments- it means a lot to us, so thanks for that too 💕 - ✈️ get 20% o...
our life in Tokyo | bento box & sushi making, cafés, and a night in Ginza | living in Japan
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Hey friends, we're back with another vlog! ☺️ It’s been so much fun sharing with you guys snippets of our life in Tokyo. Thanks for being part of our channel- we love reading your comments and seeing this cozy little community grow! Feel free to add us on Instagram as well @itsjeffandmel 💕 ✈️ get 20% off hotels in Japan using code “JEFFANDMEL20” when you book via our affiliate link on Rakuten T...
we took a little break from Tokyo | our weekend trip to Kusatsu Onsen & Karuizawa | life in Japan
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Hey friends! In this video, we’re taking a little break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. We'll be showing you how our little weekend getaway with friends went, as we spent quality time together at Kusatsu Onsen and Karuizawa Resort town! Hope you find this video relaxing, and we’d love for you to subscribe and join our cozy little community 🫶 🇯🇵 find us on instagram: @itsjeffandmel ✈️ get 2...
a cozy week in our life in Tokyo | groceries & cooking, shopping & cafés | living in Japan vlog
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Hello friends! In this video, we want to show you a week in our life in Tokyo! We’ll take you along on our day-to-day routines and show you a realistic glimpse of how our week has been. Hope you enjoy the video, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future videos! 🫶 ✈️ get 20% off hotels in Japan using code “JEFFANDMEL20” when you book via our affiliate link on Rakuten Travel: click.linksy...
what our first Tokyo Christmas was like | new apartment additions, local traditions, Japan life vlog
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Happy New Year from Japan! This was our first winter holiday living in Tokyo, so we wanted to share how things have been for us lately. We hope you enjoy seeing snippets of our life! It’s been really interesting to adapt to a new lifestyle and learn new things. :) ✈️ get 20% off hotels in Japan using code “JEFFANDMEL20” when you book via our affiliate link on Rakuten Travel: click.linksynergy.c...
🇯🇵 we went to see Mt. Fuji! | tips for travel within Japan, local food, onsen tour ♨️
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We recently went on a spontaneous weekend trip to see Mt. Fuji! We wanted to take this opportunity to show you an example of what it’s like to travel within Japan- including transportation, accommodation, food, sightseeing, and more! We stayed near Lake Kawaguchiko, and were VERY fortunate with the weather. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the video! 🙂 ✈️ get 20% off hotels in Japan using code “JE...
Our Tokyo Apartment Moving Process! | tips, etiquette, appliance shopping, utilities set-up 🇯🇵
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We finally moved into our new apartment in Tokyo, and we’re so excited to update you guys on our progress! In this video, we’ll be sharing our moving process including appliance shopping, setting up utilities, Japanese etiquette tips that we learned, and more. There's still a lot to do, so stay tuned for more updates in the future! ✈️ get 20% off hotels in Japan using code “JEFFANDMEL20” when y...
Come apartment hunting with us in central Tokyo (again) | Realistic rental apartments under $1000!
มุมมอง 35Kปีที่แล้ว
This week our apartment hunt in central Tokyo continues! In this video, we’re showing you THREE MORE apartments that we viewed! Stayed tuned till the end where we compare the pros & cons of each apartment. Whether you’re planning to move to Tokyo, or just curious to know what apartments are like here, this video will have some interesting details for you! Here is Mika's contact info if you need...
Realistic Apartment Hunting in Central Tokyo! | What you can get for $1000 | Living in Japan 🇯🇵
มุมมอง 114Kปีที่แล้ว
Hi friends! 👋 We’ve officially started our apartment hunt in central Tokyo- so exciting! We want to show you the entire process! In this video, you'll see apartment tours of the places we viewed this week. We're super curious to know your thoughts about these places, so please leave a comment and let us know what you think!!! Here is Mika's contact info if you need an english-speaking agent to ...
a day in Harajuku and Shibuya | life in Japan
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Hey friends! Something really exciting happened this week... Jeff's wild and curly long hair finally got CHOPPED OFF. What do you think?! We'll also be showing you a casual weekend day in our life while living in Tokyo! 😄 🫶 Subscribe to see more of our life in Japan! Find us on instagram: @itsjeffandmel
a day at Tokyo Skytree | mini tour & recommendations | life in Japan
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a day at Tokyo Skytree | mini tour & recommendations | life in Japan
🇯🇵 8 fun things to do in Shibuya | 1-day itinerary | living in tokyo & travelling Japan
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🇯🇵 8 fun things to do in Shibuya | 1-day itinerary | living in tokyo & travelling Japan
🇯🇵 a day in Shinjuku | our Tokyo diaries
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🇯🇵 a day in Shinjuku | our Tokyo diaries
a casual day in Nakameguro | our Tokyo diaries | living in Japan
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
a casual day in Nakameguro | our Tokyo diaries | living in Japan
🇯🇵 vintage shopping, trying wasabi latte & hidden reading café | our Tokyo diaries ✨
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🇯🇵 vintage shopping, trying wasabi latte & hidden reading café | our Tokyo diaries ✨
🇯🇵 retro cat café, thrift shopping & izakaya vibes | our Tokyo diaries ✨
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🇯🇵 retro cat café, thrift shopping & izakaya vibes | our Tokyo diaries ✨
🇯🇵 being tourists for a day, eating ice cream, and running at the imperial palace | Tokyo diaries✨
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🇯🇵 being tourists for a day, eating ice cream, and running at the imperial palace | Tokyo diaries✨
🇯🇵 chill weekend with aesthetic café vibes, shopping & exploring | our Tokyo diaries ✨
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🇯🇵 chill weekend with aesthetic café vibes, shopping & exploring | our Tokyo diaries ✨
this is Japan’s version of IKEA | interesting home hacks | living in Tokyo
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this is Japan’s version of IKEA | interesting home hacks | living in Tokyo
🇯🇵 Tokyo apartment tour (because we finally moved to Japan!) ✨
มุมมอง 4.8Kปีที่แล้ว
🇯🇵 Tokyo apartment tour (because we finally moved to Japan!) ✨
🇯🇵 golden week in Japan! exploring a famous shopping street & temple | Japan diaries
มุมมอง 844ปีที่แล้ว
🇯🇵 golden week in Japan! exploring a famous shopping street & temple | Japan diaries
🇯🇵 this is the first Japanese neighbourhood we’ve ever lived in!! | Japan diaries
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🇯🇵 this is the first Japanese neighbourhood we’ve ever lived in!! | Japan diaries
Room Tour | the SMALLEST apartment I've ever lived in! | $1500/month | Hong Kong
มุมมอง 74K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Room Tour | the SMALLEST apartment I've ever lived in! | $1500/month | Hong Kong

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  • @cherylbailey1870
    @cherylbailey1870 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Number 1 was the best value, nice and bright plus a bidet. Hope y9u did not choose Number 3

  • @4456789bew
    @4456789bew 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Moving to Tokyo in a few months for a year with work. Looking at Hmlet properties and wondered what your long term experience was like with Hmlet?

  • @diddliewinks3486
    @diddliewinks3486 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    cute japanese girl in the begininig who is she

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Our friend and realtor, Mika! 🫶🏻

  • @jxk15
    @jxk15 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys are the best! Would love a Q&A, curious how you guys ended up in Japan and what you guys do for work etc x

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh, good idea! We might save that for a 2 year living-in-Japan anniversary video for something, hehe. 😄

  • @nigelparrott6944
    @nigelparrott6944 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My soviet era apartment is 32sq metres and has hall , kitchen, bathroom,and living room. So the apartments you are looking at ,are well sized.

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One day I’ll visit :3❤

  • @LexiSantos
    @LexiSantos 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The first apartment while small, has a great balcony! Love the view

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you ❤😅considering living there but not sure.. one day!

  • @SuzetteKath
    @SuzetteKath 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Found out that it is best that women do NOT hang their underthings to dry unless you are on the floors above the ground floor. Some males take to stealing them if they are drying outside on the ground floor.

  • @joycestubbs8803
    @joycestubbs8803 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    apt 3

  • @vincenzoroscioli5563
    @vincenzoroscioli5563 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys, amazing video. Can you tell us the name of the tea house ?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! The tea house is called “Nishiki Orizuruya” ☺️

  • @pjpororo323
    @pjpororo323 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many thanks for sharing, this is the exact location I am planning to go, would you kindly advise which bus company or bus link you used from Kusatsu to Karuizawa, I am keen to explore.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad this was helpful for you! We used Willer Bus Company: willer-travel.com/en/bus_search/tokyo/shibuya/gunma/kusatsu/

  • @RusdiRashid
    @RusdiRashid หลายเดือนก่อน

    is it haunted?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure hope not!

  • @slipperysteev
    @slipperysteev หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hands down the first apartment. Kitchens and bidets are everything

  • @stevendelgadillo73
    @stevendelgadillo73 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m new to the channel and I’m starting to watch all ur vlogs and I love it! Makes me want to travel to Japan even more! Just subscribed!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to our channel! We are so happy to hear that you enjoy our videos. We definitely plan to keep making travel vlogs! Thanks for tuning in ☺️

  • @NewbOoyNS
    @NewbOoyNS หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does a flexible rental count for juminhyo?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! It can be registered on your Juminhyo as your official residential address :)

  • @AvaJeida
    @AvaJeida หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!!! I want to move to Japan and its nice being able to see what the apartments looks like

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! Thank you! We’re glad you found the video useful 😄

  • @cathymarechal4407
    @cathymarechal4407 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a new Subscriber thanks to the TH-cam Algorithm. I watch a lot of TH-cam Channels about Japan and so yours was recommended to me and I'm loving all of your videos. I hope you reach 100K Subscribers in no time! Greetings from Ontario, Canada! 💞

  • @pinkiewinkie1548
    @pinkiewinkie1548 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi sweeties, I would do the sofa with the legs (cleaning underneath!!). But it's your home, your choise!! Love the Kotatsu!!! So lovely and beautiful! You did great!! Warm greetz and love from an old (rebel), Pinkie

  • @pinkiewinkie1548
    @pinkiewinkie1548 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi dears, I liked the 3the apartment the most!! But to me the most important thing would be that there are stores/shops and others in the direct neighborhood!!!! Why not the furnished ones? I really want my own stuff ;-) Big plus: there is a deskspace in the bedroom in front of a window!! And a huge plus for me: it has 3 burners for cooking!!! It will not be in this lifetime for me to go to Japan, maybe in a next life??? Cause I really love Japan! One big problem is that I'm a vegetarian (for about 60 years already!! I'm now 65.) and I fear there are not many places to eat for vegetarians or things to buy in the supermarkets ;-( Maybe you know if I'm right about that cause I'm not certain about that. Lot of warm greetz and luck from an old (rebel), Pinkie

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Pinkie! We’re so happy that you watched our video and even shared so many of your thoughts. ☺️ We love Japan too! It can indeed be a bit tough for a vegetarian to dine out in Japan, but it’s not too difficult to grocery shop and cook at home as a vegetarian.

  • @truusrood4812
    @truusrood4812 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really great videos! What brought you guys to Japan / what type of work are you able to do there not yet speaking Japanese fluently?

  • @icetea8751
    @icetea8751 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @GuppyAlienVT
    @GuppyAlienVT หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to see a summer festival in Japan one day

  • @GuppyAlienVT
    @GuppyAlienVT หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you algorithm

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! Glad you found us 💕

  • @thog8169
    @thog8169 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a calming video

  • @jnb756
    @jnb756 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! 😄

  • @estibalizmartinez3592
    @estibalizmartinez3592 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love apartment 2. I wish my bf and I get an apartment like this

  • @steffe2444
    @steffe2444 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love love this vlog!! 🥰 what month was this in Kyoto? I will also be shy dancing but nobody knows me there so I will join the fun 🤩

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! This was in late August. Perhaps next time we’ll be ready to join the fun too 😄🙌

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! exciting trip and 👍🏾 to Jeff on the origami earrings. 🔪🍶🍢🚅

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! ☺️

  • @shirvu
    @shirvu หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this!! ❤❤❤❤

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay!!! ☺️🫶🏻

  • @elaineboschman1896
    @elaineboschman1896 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sugoi.. I think Jeffrey enjoyed producing the air as in the bellows, and yes , he is good in detailing, in preschool he was praised for his precise cutting skills:). I especially enjoyed the Edo Period place and yes, I would have joined the Obon Odori dancing in a flash, lol. In Vancouver at the Matsuri, it’s often way too hot as it’s in the daytime.., I remember years ago, going with my sister and her friends to Stanley Park , where we partook? in the festivities. At night, it’s so much more pleasant:)). Keep em coming, kids:)). I know that Jeffrey loves sharp things:)

  • @elaineboschman1896
    @elaineboschman1896 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sugoi.. I think Jeffrey enjoyed producing the air as in the bellows, and yes , he is good in detailing, in preschool he was praised for his precise cutting skills:). I especially enjoyed the Edo Period place and yes, I would have joined the Obon Odori dancing in a flash, lol. In Vancouver at the Matsuri, it’s often way too hot as it’s in the daytime.., I remember years ago, going with my sister and her friends to Stanley Park , where we partook? in the festivities. At night, it’s so much more pleasant:)). Keep em coming, kids:)). I know that Jeffrey loves sharp things:)

  • @tawnyashumway9242
    @tawnyashumway9242 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I love your vlog. Question, I am traveling there in a few months, how easy is it to use credit card? I heard it’s still very much a cash country, just wondering if I should plan on more cash vs using CC. Any tips help ❤

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s quite easy to use credit cards here- even taxis here take card payment! You’ll mainly want to keep some cash on hand for stuff like adding money to your transit card, and occasional purchases from some food stalls or tiny shops that might be cash only. Most other things will be fine with credit card!

  • @S0MEB0DY874
    @S0MEB0DY874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really love your videos, please keep uploading regularly, Love from India!!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! We will keep it up! ☺️💪

  • @brookeredzpeterson8422
    @brookeredzpeterson8422 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos so much!😄

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re truly so happy to hear that! 💕

  • @itsjeffandmel
    @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which of these activities was your favourite? We’d also love to hear some ideas on what you’d like to see next! 💕

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii หลายเดือนก่อน

    One day this will be me and my bf ❤

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanna visit Japan 😭

  • @theshadysunshine
    @theshadysunshine หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! This is so useful, thank you! Do you have any experience with Chiba? Any helpful sites?

  • @gsongchan1615
    @gsongchan1615 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, may i know what's the name of the traditional village that you had planned to go?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s called “Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba”. We managed to go there this summer and it was so beautiful and unique!

  • @iiraingirlii
    @iiraingirlii 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So cute ❤

  • @babiixjo
    @babiixjo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the move! The choice to have the mats and be able to put it away for more space each day was a great idea. Tea for delivery people is also so nice! I never thought about that but a little gift makes sense since Japan doesn’t tip.

  • @ciellybabes
    @ciellybabes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a really cute date! You guys are so awesome!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww, we appreciate that 🥹💕 Thank you for watching!

  • @masteryoda7583
    @masteryoda7583 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making and sharing this video. This is very helpful!

  • @bluergr1990
    @bluergr1990 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to move to Tokyo

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's coming along nicely

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would pick the first apartment. It's so beautiful inside and modern. Only thing I am not a huge fan of is how there is a side walk right in front of the windows and balcony. Doesn't sound too safe or private but I would still go for it lol

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First is nice but I think it's too small for a couple imo.

  • @QueenJaneway
    @QueenJaneway 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you bring luggage on the bus?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep! There’s a large storage compartment under the bus for everyone’s luggage. The staff will help you get the stuff in and out. ☺️

    • @QueenJaneway
      @QueenJaneway 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@itsjeffandmel thanks!

  • @curlycreature7693
    @curlycreature7693 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much is the security deposit with weave? Is it the usual one months rent?