Borrowing a chainsaw from our neighbor! Unusual daily life in Japan?
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In our last video we collected driftwood from a dam here for free, and this time we were able to borrow a chainsaw from one of our amazing neighbors! We were able to set up half of the wood pieces in the garden, but the other half were blocked by lizards.
0:00-2:45 The Japanese Benjamin Franklin
2:45-7:37 Buying flowers!
7:37-10:39 Borrowing a chainsaw
10:39-12:54 Japanese snack time
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14:11-19:53 Our yard (so many lizards)
19:53-20:21 Cat door update
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And thank you SO MUCH to our amazing neighbor. He and his wife are so sweet, we absolutely adore them. I don't know how we lucked out with such wonderful neighbors but we're so grateful!
Gurl, i hope u make a tiktok account ❤❤❤ i want see more of the cute cats
The most famous from Japan that I know is Maru
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@@tvanalog1839 Especially Pichi; haven't seen her in so long.
Hello Rachel and Jun. I hope you are open to two points of criticism. These are hopefully coming across as my humble opinion and not harsh words.
The first one is, that the commercial parts are getting too long in my opinion. I know, people can just scroll forward, but I don't like that. I enjoy supporting good content creators. But 4min out of 20 for product placement is not a good ratio. I can imagine you two being happy for having sponsors and in your earlier videos those weren't either possible or shorter versions. But for quite some time now, it gets too much.
Second, and this is also just my opinion, I think the product is not a good one. Not because of the quality of the snacks and such itself, but everything around it.
I try to believe that this company tries to be environmentally friendly and of course there gave to be compromises. But these boxes look like 80% is packaging and lots of that is plastic. That's not coming close to even being considered environmentally friendly.
A big part of your channel was/is trying to live with a small environmental footprint, where it's possible. And for me, this sponsor has the opposite vibe.
I'm sure the idea of making local food and snacks more known is a good idea. But this sort of product should not use environmental friendly tags or advertisement as part of their product.
I hope you can take this criticism as my humble thoughts. I really do like your videos and content. I'm still going to watch future videos, but product placements like this will be fully skipped from now on.
"It is time to say goodbye to Fukuzawa-san" is such a nice way to say "let's spend 100$" :')
Had to giggle at that haha. I want to steal the sentence now, but no one will get what I'm talking about xD
Goodbye, Mr. Benjamin...😢
I might just start saying that each time I spend 100 dollars as well.
The neighbor was so sweet! Not just helped cut few pieces but also showed how to do it. Treasure to have neighbors like this!
Teach a man to fish, and all that...
But also, it's a SAW. If my neighbor asked to borrow something so dangerous from me (if I had a saw), I would also take the time to show them how to use it if they've not used one before. Lest I next hear them screaming and clutching their hand (or what remains of it) to their chest...
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley There are people that don't know how to use a saw?
Oh a CHAINsaw, commented before watching lol
@@patrickchang9135 😂😂
japanese neighbors are usually great to each other, almost like family. at least in the more rural areas
I love the balance between "this looks pretty" and "what will our cats chew on?" 😂
Because of your kitties I got my kitty a wheel. It's like listening to a train go by. I love your videos that convince me to buy new cat products.
Rachel not getting Jun's joke at the beginning was both frustrating and hilarious xD (they love him because seeing him means seeing/having a 10k yen bill, Rachel!!!)
Ohhh..!! I did not catch that either 😅
And then Jun not getting Rachel’s milf joke😂 how cute they are !😊
@@isabellamaria5632 right?? she slipped that one in so quickly i doubted my hearing lol
Wait wha-? I need to rewatch, I missed Rachel’s joke completely
@@heppahullu it’s right after 2:07 best to start the section at 2:02
The excitement in Jun's voice as the neighbor told him about the chainsaw sharpening process was relatable lol
I recently took a chainsaw class and I had pretty much the same reaction when we went over how to sharpen, it was such a mood
I totally get how he, as someone into kitchen knives, would feel about this cool new thing.
The upgrade on the microphones really paid out! The audio quality outside in the wind is amazing!
Yeah I wish we had done this sooner! It's so much easier to work with, haha
I usually don’t like vlogs, but I love how genuine these always are. Just a couple and their cats showing off their mundane life. It makes me so happy.
I don’t think their life is so mundane! 😅
They are the only ones i watch 😅😊
i love seeing you have longer conversations in Japanese, i feel like jun sounds a lot more confident speaking his native language, and I also love hearing Rachel speaking Japanese, idk it just makes me happy
I would recommend in a few years when those wood bits are eaten up by weather and animals (a natural, good process, but happens to be a pain for long-term) that you cut slightly longer pieces of wood and smoke/singe the ends. Yes, as in with fire. This is a technique as old as humans building homes to help preserve the wood. Sea-salt dried wood is very well dried, so a good soak would have to be in order to make sure it doesn't burst into flames, but worth it. It will last a good bit longer like that. :)
Oh, they do that here with the siding on old houses! I should've thought of that. Thanks for the info! :D
A other option would be to use wood tar. it has the same properties but you can use it without fire. or a combination of both.
I know this isn't only in Japan but seeing neighbors get along and be generous is one of my favorite things. It warms my heart seeing people help each other out whether they're letting you borrow their chainsaw or sharing vegetables that they've grown
For the cat door, you could take some inspiration from sushi bamboo rolling mats, as in wood hanging from a string. Would solve the pinching issue and also have the wood esthetic. Also, I love your videos. Keep it up!
I'm thinking some heavy duty canvas? or a Sissel rope door?
I had a similar thought of doing placemats, depending on their preference/what available around them it could be wooden, thick fabric, or plastic and they might have cool designs since it’s tableware
4:13 The camera panning to show Jun holding a heart for Rachel is the sweetest old married couple thing I’ve ever seen
I love the bilingual turn these videos have taken, with both of you speaking English and Japanese. More, please! I signed up with Sakuraco and am enjoying the lovely Japanese snacks and incredible culture. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get more of the things I liked. 😊
I love that Rachel appreciates the mole mounds and lizards around the yard! They’re so cute! 🤗
And it shows a great respect for nature and the idea we need not force our design on it!
It's adorable the way her voice goes up an octave and she talks to the little lizard.
the lizard was so cute!
I've got a lot of lil creatures living in my garden here in the UK, so I built basically a "house" for them. It is inspired by a thing called "Bug Hotels", used all recycled items like old wood, plant pots, bricks etc and now frogs and all sorts live in them. Could be worth making one for the lil guys who hang out in your garden, don't have to worry about accidently waking one up or whatever. Your garden is going to look sooo good when everything is grown in!!
If that isn't just the most adorable thing ever.
"These are kind of expensive." "Mr. Fukuzawa can handle it." 🤣
Its nice to have neighbours that look out for each other. Feels like a real community.
People have so many different favorite things about Japan, but I have to say that one of mine is how willing so many older people are to teach younger people. They seem genuinly enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge.
And regarding the cat flaps: Use the leftover scratching rope that didn't go on the cat tree.
Omfg 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Jun made the most dad jokes of dad jokes with his "most loved person in Japan" joke.
I REALLY appreciate you are being respectful of the animals living in your yard, particularly the reptiles becuase a lot of people are scared of snakes and lizards. Thank you for respecting their efforts to just get ready to hibernate/brumate and not bother anyone. ♥ Love, from Seattle, WA and my little coven of a grumpy cat and two corn snakes.
The man's so loved, Jun says "Mr. Fukuzawa-san" for ultimate respect to him.
In channel paid ad ... Sakuraco is the best!! It's so on-brand, and adorable that both Rachel and Jun stop for a snack break, opening the box and enthusing over the contents. I love that Sakuraco has chosen them to sponsor. Lovely people, beautiful partnership.
For the tiny cat door, you should do the fabric door hangings we see over japanese kitchen doors online. ❤
Those are "noren", written 暖簾 or のれん.
The kimono suits Rachel beautifully! ❤
poor fukozawa😢
hope hes in a better place now
together with all the other fukozawas in the register
Americans love Benjamin, Japanese love fukuzawa, Europeans love bridges and arches/doorways
It has been a remarkable journey, watching this lovely couple connect and grow together, inspiring each other to create the perfect environment to live and thrive! The multi-lingual banter is a pleasure to listen to, too; and those adorb' felines! Enjoy your wonderful Japanese home! 🤗🤗
Oh to be a tree in Rachel and Jun's garden :') It's so nice to see your garden getting more and more beautiful ❤️
rachel you know those bamboo mats that are used for rolling sushi? i wonder if you could use that for the cat door? it might give the same effect as the wood you tried to use the first time but just more safe for the kitties :)
Shohei is an absolute beast! Got to see him hit his first home run in Toronto this year!
Go Jays! Would be amazing if we could get him. Would be the first time since the 90s that we had such a highly touted player. It's unlikely to happen, but we can dream! :)
@@Leafsdude_ he actually comes from the same highschool as Yusei, idk how he would feel about having his former senpai in the same rotation lol
Rachel and Jun you deserve all the good things in life! I'm so happy that you have a wonderful home and community. I remember how long it took to find the right land and the stress experienced in building your home. What a fantastic neighbor to have as well! You put in so much work to make your life joyful and thank you for sharing it with us.
I love how the place is evolving, and you have such a sweet neighbour!
Jun you need to cook your neighbor a great meal.
I love that the neighbor's wife instantly took the opportunity of Jun asking for help with their car to push more sweet potatoes on him 😂. Must've been a pretty good harvest! I had a neighbor who worked at a food bank here in the U.S. and sometimes gave me produce. Inspired by videos of Jun and Rachel talking about neighbors giving back, I baked a plum cobbler with the plums given to me by her and brough over about half of the dish. It tasted even better on day two when it got to sit in the juices overnight. I hope my neighbor liked it, I didn't see her too often.
I really like these styles of videos! The "daily life" vlogs are refreshing, and I learn a lot more about the small aspects of Japanese culture that are new, as a lot of the "big exciting aspects" have been covered before many times. The garden/yard looks so great!
the "interview" and shopping sections at the beginning of the video were so cute!!! 😭😍
You forgotten to add layer of linseed oil to prevent moisture to get into the wood. Wood lasts longer
Every day I can see this family, my day gets better
Haha Rachel not knowing any popular Japanese person is so funny!
I said Ken Watanabe, inspired by Chris Broad's (Abroad in Japan) high appreciation of him.
I said Yuzuru Hanyu 😅
For the wisteria I would move it a few feet away to get better airflow and prevent fungus and moisture holding
🐱For the cat door, what about trimming down a wooden sushi rolling mat :) the wood may look nice and would not pinch their tails since its floppy and flexible.
I also get excited to see lizards! In my area, due to diminishing natural habitats, they are becoming more of a rare sight. Seeing lizards is like meeting a celebrity to me
I miss having good neighbors. And I love Rachel getting so excited about the wildlife in the yard. Thank you for not disturbing those adorable little lizards when they're trying to find a spot to snuggle through the winter.
I love watching your videos:) You're so gentle with animals and insects, and so nice to people around you. The world would be a better place if there were more kind souls like you in it:)
Fun fact: salamander literally translates to “fire lizard” because slamanders would commonly climb into firewood stacks to sleep and hide and sometimes when the logs would be put in the fire the salamanders would suddenly run out so some people thought they spawned out of the fire because they couldn’t see them against the wood in the dark
Be sure to plant that mint in a pot without a hole in the bottom, maybe in a planter box. It is like running bamboo- it is highly invasive and sends out its roots far and wide, strangling out other plants. So you need to keep both its seeds and roots contained.
What sweethearts your neighbors are ❤
Your neighbors are super adorable. I feel like your area is just super warm and kind. Also, this had me look into and plan future garden plans for my area; so I've convinced the rest of the house that we need a Sourwood tree. It's colorful, turns this crimson color in fall, and is also aptly called a Lily of the Valley tree.
What a lovely man.
It's people like him that make your street a neighbourhood.
Doormat material for the cat flap! A bit more rubbery so more scratch proof and soft enough to not cause the same problem as the wood did.
I was thinking this as well! Maybe a thinner, inexpensive one from a 100 yen store, or similar. Heavy enough to hang well, but flexible to protect the cats, and with less texture that they'll want to scratch.
Nagi is just such an elegant fella 😊
The landscaping looks beautiful, but WHERE IS PICHI??? It seems a long time since she has been included in a video. Please include her in the next one so we all can know she is OK (I hope she is). 😺😺😺😺❤
Jun is my favorite Japanese person.
Your neighbor is so nice!!! Also thank you sooooo much for quieting the chainsaw noise in your video, I really appreciate it!!🥺💜. The log boundary for the garden looks fantastic!!
Feeling so good that I knew Fukuzawa Yukichi is on the 10k yen bill!!
Also I can't wait to see Rachel and Jun discover sowing seeds to plant flowers in their garden, it is SO much fun and just the logical evolution of people being obsessed with gardening😌
Absolutely and throughly enjoy your videos. Your small adventures to the gardening store or introductions to your neighbors warms my heart. We miss Otani and wish him good health.
The daiseys are chrysanthemums - they grow extremely easily from cuttings if you want to propagate more
A true Gardener is both patient & busy. It is wonderful how you aid the wild life in your garden. Some people pay for the landscape as they have NO patience but there is so much joy watching your own work flourish,
It always warms my heart to see a couple enjoying a shared hobby together 😊 Thank you for another feel-good video! The pink flowers you two chose were so cute!
So much joy is flowing through my veins seeing all the flowers and generosity of your neighbor. ❤❤❤
Love the 3 things Rachel said to define Benjamin Franklin
I love that we used ornamental cabbage in our gardens in the Las Vegas, Nevada area in the USA. It's so pretty.
Your cat and gardening videos are so therapeutic! Thank you! Chip and Joanna Gaines have nothing on Rachel and Jun! ❤
That double “komenasai, kiita kotonai” 😂
(not me watching rachel and jun videos like they’re rare gems💎❤ love each and every one of your videos)
You have a good ear! You got 99% of that right! You were able to tell it was kiita聞いた, instead of kita来た/北/着た. I can't stress enough how difficult that is to differentiate for non-Japanese speakers.
However, if you want to say "sorry", it's gomen-nasai with a G, not K. Understandable, as it was the consonant at the beginning of the phrase. K and G are such similar sounds too! Easy mistake.
Wishing you well on your Japanese learning journey.🎉
Everything here is currently cold and snowy. So it's very nice to get reminded of the summer by seeing all the pretty flowers!
That intro was so funny; an interview about Japanese celebrities with boss jun 😂
i love rachels sensibilities with the garden and indoor projects. i'm taking notes !!!
10:06 I haven’t seen all-leather panama sole combat boots in YEARS. Hell yeah!
So nice to see you two still strong after all these years so wholesome and beautiful of a couple too
I absolutely love your neighbour, he seems so friendly, kind and willing to just help out and teach Jun when he comes with questions!
Thank you Rachel, I now know how to say “Sorry, I’ve never heard of him” in Japanese lmao
An idea to give back might be some prepared meals since Jun is such a good cook.
Jun could make them a nice meal with the veggies and things they give them! that'd be a nice way to repay the lovely neighbors!
Jun should ask the neighbor to learn how to sharpen those blades and while learning, do some of it for him. He's so sweet!
Very happi that they posted so soon right after the other videoooo!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹🥹🥹💕💕
2:07 "guy who is really into MILFs" Rachel you savage! You can't do that to our sweet innocent Jun, goddangit!
I really like how you used natural materials from your own yard for your garden boundaries
Keep an eye on your mint, it loves to spread everywhere and will sometimes suffocate other plants it grows near. lovely video, i watched it while I ate dinner
I never get tired of the cats on the cat wheel 🥰
You said they gifted you with food. Jun you should cook them one of your wonderful dishes using some of the food they gifted you with. Take it to their house to enjoy in their own home together. Good neighbors are a blessing.
I just wanted to say that I couldn't sleep tonight, I felt so restless and anxious for no reason whatsoever and I need something to calm down and seeing you guys helped me so much. I can't explain howbut your videos make me feel at peace.
Love you guys
I've been watching you guys for years, every time you post it brings me so much joy. I live in a condo so I live vicariously through your gardening DIY projects. It's so exciting seeing projects I remember you guys doing in the past and seeing them flourish now, I'm excited to see how the little critters and plants like the driftwood.
Omg I love this episode! Thanks for all the Japanese, and your neighbour is super awesome, and I loved seeing you at the flower market! Btw, you don't need to do the back and forth sawing motion with the chainsaw - I'm sure your awesome neighbour or someone else in the comments already let you know, though
So happy! This was posted as soon as I was gonna have breakfast, now I can watch my favorite TH-cam channel while I eat. 😂💕 I hope y’all are doing well!!
might I just say how impressive Jun’s command of English is? And come on, the “onomatopoeia” comment was (chef’s kiss). Most Americans don’t even know the word! Love all your channels 💕👏
Your neighbor and the lady at the dam will love the result. Super amazingly beautiful Rachel and Jun.
I love functional plants, I grow all kinds of herbs along my sidewalks. They look nice, and then I can eat them.
i love love Rachel admiring the animals in the yard 😊 and coexisting with them
I've seen Jun's vid of sharpening the rusted knife to perfection countless times..Now i wanna see him sharpens chainsaw blades..haha
bouquet maintenance tip! if you cut the stems underwater, your flowers will last longer!
itll be pulling up water into the fresh stem (or the "vascular bundles")to help keep it hydrated rather than potentially getting blocked by air! :)
i love the cat videos but the garden/yard work/ plant videos have become my favorite. btw moles rlly are adorable and ur neighbors are so sweet too❤
4 table centerpieces. You gotta count the cat. 7:14
You could plant a willow fence or a willow house, then you could use the branches for you craft project or to make little baskets for your cats
This video is so cute!! I can totally relate with Rachael getting excited over the lizards in their yard!! I'm in rural Australia so we have a family of skinks living at our back deck and sometimes I get to see eastern water dragons and blue tongued lizards passing through on their way to the nearby creek!!
I find both of them to be gentle and kind hearted people who love each other, their pets and the environment, truely great role models
AHHHHHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED THE KIMONO PROMOTION. THAT'S GORGEOUS. And that color looks great on you Rachel!
That neighbor sounds lovely! I recently had a young family move next door and they have brought us vegetables and shared their dinner with us before. Your neighbor's gifts are also kind of nostalgic for me because it's not unusual in my culture to grow vegetables or herbs and my grandfather used to give us things he grew when we visited. Now that my uncle has retired he seems to have taken on the role of family vegetable grower because my family only grows herbs and tomatoes lately.
Hey, Rachel- for your cat-tunnel door problems: how about a segmented flap? (Sry, not native speaker, trying to explain) like-round sticks/bamboo bound together vertically. Ladder-like, but close to each other. It will be safe in both directions, because flexible, non-scatchable and bamboo or wood will fit in your interior nicely. I meant rope ladder like😅 or like bamboo roller blinds…meh, complicated to describe the image i have in my head😏
You need some sort of glass kitchen cabinet to put your flowers bouquets in
A tip for plants, the ground that comes up from a molehill is great to use as soil for potted plants.