Thank you! It’s a challenge in some ways to put together a video like this. Especially when there are much more important priorities. I’ll do my best to create the moment whenever I can!
@@im.mattguy why don't you automate your roof sweeping, using spinning sweeping rollers that crosses your roof at the flip of a switch, like for lifetime usage, saves a lot of headache, probably would cost you $500 to set it up.
Thank you!! Everyone here is amazing out there working hard to keep the place safe and manageable. Incredible work ethic from these communities of wise experienced people
I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos so much because of how much of the real life they show, not too much editing and music like other TH-camrs now do. I remember the time when Japan wasn't as popular and videos like these were more common, I began to miss them and yours are nice and calm, just what I was searching for!
Your neighbour seems to be very seasoned with snow cleaning. knows exactly which bits he needed to do and which bits the plow would do. Got it done very fast.
I live in a tropical climate so I never see snow. This is pretty cool! 2 am is a tough wake up call, but I guess that the roads are safer that way. And I love to see the community cooperative effort to move the snow to a safer location. It seems a well organized effort with the snow blower.
The amount of snow here, in snow country Japan, is very extreme. I’ve lived in US and Canada and while it gets storms there it just feels different here. And it’s ingrained in the culture. It seems to work well in Japan with everyone doing their best to ensure other people’s safety and comfort of living
Having lived in Japan this is a proper representation of what is expected in the community giving discussions. Only when you live will you know, so many dream of living in Japan in these Akiya forums nowadays, but this is giving to the community and that’s why it works as a society. Top man Matt.
It doesn’t usually look like this so early and the temperature is staying well below freezing so it’s not melting and compacting. It’s going to be a big year 😅
@@im.mattguy i cant say how much i love these type of your videos! it makes me feel relaxed, especially since i suffer from anxiety so your videos really help me calm down alot. as soon as i start earning my own money ill definitely buy you a kofi aswell!
Thank you so much Matt for sharing and caring! What a gentleman leaving the garage for your girlfriend for easy access in and out! You are my hero and mad respect to you and your community for all the hard work you do in cooperation for everyones benefit. One thing I miss a lot from Japan is community and all the values and attitudes related to. Here in Finland, everyone is doing just their own business if even that. I used to behave like a japanese in many years before and helped a lot my neighbours or anyone in need, mostly even without asking any help, I offered that without any problem... slowly but surely I turned similar with the people around me, unfortunatelly. I became indifferent and mind only my own business, so to speak. It's really sad but we just don't have such a values here. No respect, no appreciation, no unconditional willingness to help anyone. Of course there is some exception here as well but in general, the main mindset and common atmosphere is super individual here.
I hate snow/cold but love snowblowing and clearing up after a storm. I clear our driveway and then a large section of the backyard for the dogs so they have lots of room. Does anyone ever give the plow driver coffee? Unlike most areas there seems to be teamwork between them and you. Knowing what you now know, would you have bought a corner lot? I’m very curious to how you clear the roof. Where do you throw it? A video, if it can be done safely, would be fun to watch.
I was surprised to hear it sounds like there's not much of a schedule for clearing. I have 2 questions though. 1. Does anybody know any other towns that are like this? Where the plows are effectively right out your front door, no sidewalk? I can't think of anywhere in the USA off hand where the streets are set up like they are around Matt's house. 2. Surely there's more than 1 tractor clearing the town? I know we only see what Matt shows us but it almost looks/sounds like there's just 1 dude who drives around the whole town all day lol.
In Rovaniemi, Finnish artic/lapland region, the snow ploughs are never not off the road all night when it’s snowing, town centre is cleared during the night because it’s too busy during the day. But the homes and buildings are so well insulated, you barely hear the ploughs.
From Canada but now living in Vietnam...I really enjoyed watching 'you' clear the snow. Looks like a great system of cooperative snow clearing. Btw, being an avid skier would it not have been more comfy, and maybe a wee bit more enjoyable for you if you had worn water resistant pants 😃. Great video nonetheless 👏 Ahhh, I was a little hasty in my comments...as you explain the hurry of getting out in the final 3rd. Still lol...a practical snow suit with pj's inside makes the task more comfortable. Been there 😂
I moved here from snow country sweden so I am very happy to have bought my house in an area that does get a little snow but it melts away instantly because it's not below freezing. No more snow shovelling for me hehe
WOW!!! I am not sure I 😮could wake up that quickly and start shoveling. I surely would try!! I appreciate you sharing your snow on your vlogs. So many of us want snow and do not seem to get it anymore. 😢 But it was absolutely never that much!!! What a great neighborhood ❤❤❤ it makes everything better when you work together. Keep the SNOW vlogs coming!!! You’re a snowboarding 🏂 mad man!! Watch out for the trees!!! ENJOY!!
Well even if you don’t go out to help the plows, they make more passes than they do in Pennsylvania USA. We get one pass and, once they get through every street, they take another round. But maybe because we have so many hills which a lot of people might call mountains.
In recent years, the amount of snow has been less due to global warming, but this winter there has been a little more snow than last year, so the quality of the snow is very good. Mount Zao in Yamagata is famous for its snow monsters, ski resorts, and hot springs, but this year I think many snow monsters will be formed well due to the artistic natural beauty, so if you have the time, please come and visit Yamagata!
This winter has been challenging already! I went to Zao for autumn leaves this year and it was beautiful. If I get time I’ll go back for snowboarding :)
Wow. That thing wentbup and down your short part of the road so many times. In tge city where I'm from in Canada it would drive up one side and down the other one time only... and made a huge snowbank for us to clear to get our cars out. But we have sidewalks and wider roads so they can do that and still have space for snow to sit.
Thanks for all the vids and Happy Holidays. Husky 31 in. Wood Handle D-Grip Plastic Scoop Shovel. These are the best for moving heavy snow in Tahoe. Ace or Homedepot in the US.
Who needs a gym when you have snow clearance! Wow, I feel sorry for the people who have to get up and go to work early after this. I remembear as a 5 yo back in 1963 we were snowed in down a small single track road in the wilds of the Surrey countryside and my dad dug a pathway about half a mile up to the main road. Unfortunately it snowed again in the night and it was filled in again by morning. I also have memories of deep snow in Germany where we lived for about 5 years continuously when my Dad was in the army. All great fun for us kids playing trekking through the arctic, sledging, snowball battles, making snow houses and snow men plus snow days away from school, but not so much fun for the grown ups. I do love snow but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it much where I live and I can stay home nice an cosy when it's icy out. I do have to negotiate ice in my road but it's only about 100 metres or so as there is a main bus route that goes past us and they keep the main roads clear (I live in town). And I do have be careful walking to my car as I have crutches but my neighers are really good keeping the shared pathways cleared.❤
That was very interesting! We never got a lot of snow, but it was always so much fun, but exhausting! My sisters and I still love the snow ridiculously! Of course, we never had to deal with the shoveling and hard work required! I've done a little snow maintenance as an adult. And it sucks!!!!
That’s an intense plow. Here in the States, most plowing (at least where I live) is done by people in pick up trucks with plows attached. Not by dedicated machinery. I hope they have a backup camera on that thing lol
I am not nearly as big of a fan of winter as Matt, but I am a big fan of community. I feel like the United States has lost a lot of that, and it makes me very sad. Stay warm Matt. Thanks again for sharing. Your videos are such a wonderful window into your world.
I appreciate you showing us the reality and obligation of collective responsibility in rural Japan. I would be happy to do it, but not many foreigners rushing to buy property there know that this is more than an expectation. Villagers view it as a duty. I would love for someone to also make a video on the reality of visa status and what that means as a property owner - the limitations as well as the possibilities. Thanks again.
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Here in Sapporo we don’t have to clear at night when the plows come. We Just do it in the morning.
Very fortunate! I actually don’t know if the community makes the decision with the preference, I wouldn’t be surprised. Each area has someone in charge 担当 and with the input of the community they make the decisions about things like snow clearing and trash pickup etc.
@@ashtopham3130 that’s what I am hearing. Though, I find it strange…20 years here and have never heard of citizens having to do this. Paid companies do it most of the time…one reason we have to pay yearly neighborhood fees. But, maybe he lives in a small town with strange rules.
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@@im.mattguy the older wiser retired people that don’t have jobs the next day. Just find this would suck…especially when it can snow every night for weeks at a time. In the long term this rule for your area is going to suck for you…I can’t imagine waking up ruining sleep patterns and whatnot for 4-5 months out of the year.
More fun than lifting weights! And besides you have time for a nap, before you hit the slopes. Your neighbour was very effecient, of course he's had more practice, and the pavement in front of his place is level.😃 A corner lot is more work.
I love snow, and dont even mind shovelling, but I cant stand early mornings. This would not be for me. My house would end up a block of snow before spring. Random thought, can you put a tarp down close to the house before it starts snowing, and just flip the snow out into the street when its clearning time?
I'm from Canada, those landscapes and that weather remind me of home haha. Although i'll say i feel like because it gets even colder here, the snow we tend to get is more powdery so it's usually easier to shovel because it's lighter. But we do get our fair share of heavier snowflakes more like at the end of the season. I prefer those better because they're way more picturesque aha. It's very rare for people in Canada to have to shovel their roof too, houses tend to be able to support that weight. Where i live we have a continental/humid climate, so it gets very humid during summer and very cold during winter. I can't imagine not having AC or good insulation for the house. People tend to compare Japan and North America often, but people should really compare it more with Europe in term of housing, because AC and heating isn't that great over there either.
Matt, thank you for sharing. I have a question for you. While I see the tools of the trade you are using to remove snow are shovels. Can you use a snow thrower. Battery powered or gas powered? For me, I have a snow thrower as well as I plow that I attach to a riding lawnmower. Just wondering. Oh Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
There are people across Canada that will never see major snowfalls like that again that they might have seen in the 70's & they count you as blessed. As a Skier, Your Really Blessed
Everywhere is different. It’s something I want to investigate though but my understanding is it’s at the discretion of the snow removal company. I can understand that they would do this in the middle of the night when no cars are using the road as they would need to shut the road down. There’s a hospital on the street. This area is quite large so they would need to start early to clear the whole town. But I too would like a deeper understanding of the decision. The time can vary between 1AM and 5AM but usually somewhere in the middle. For us, the snow clearing is almost guaranteed if we see more than 10cm of snow. FYI, everything is always different in Japan when it comes to these things. Each area faces unique conditions and even with something like garbage recycling each area has different facilities so different methods. We always need to learn the local ways when we move in Japan
@@im.mattguy Thank you! Hopeful to move there myself one day and being in a snowy region would be nice! Maybe not so heavy as where you're at though lol.
If you don't keep clearing the snow will the front of your house become completely covered? Are there houses that are vacant and if so do they get completely snowed in and covered? Awesome videos!
The electric ones don’t keep up well here, not in the town. I would need something with a lot more power and I’m enjoying the snow clearing plus avoiding that cost for a little longer. It might change this year though as we keep getting huge storms. 8ft in the way in the next few days
People use them, I’m holding out for now. My area to clear isn’t so big but I think this year’s snowfall is going to quickly make me change my parking to the rental garage. We could be getting another 8ft of snow over the next few days
The snow was coming down so fast! It piles up quickly when it's that heavy. And you're a super guy for letting your girlfriend park her car in your garage!
At least there is still winter here, and snow, and most importantly precipitation!!! not like in this (death valley-like) central Europe! We haven't even known what winter is for years because of the damned Gulf Stream! What I wouldn't give to work with that machine!!! I would love it!
I live in north London England UK and Im very disappointed of our weather here because i love snow,,, when i see snow in other countries i start dreaming about at least 5-10inches of snow 😂😂😂😂
hey man, I've been wondering and I know this sounds dumb as you live in japan, but do you know Japanese? I always wondered. Also keep it up! loving your vids man.
See how the other neighbour goes out of the way and under cover when he plows and you dont. That worries the driver. He knows where she is but you have endangered yourself 4 times during the plow and the driver will not come close even with your tree there. Copy others exactly because they have been doing it for years.
how is it legal to just pile snow up in your way? seems like it would be illegal and it its sooooooooooo rude for that driver to do that to people. what happens when its an elderly person or disabled person and they cant get out and shovel the snow?
In Finland, it's totally opposite. It's prohibited to clean you shit to the public street. City can give you a penalty for that since you have now sabotaged their work. Thus, they can block your way from your home to the street but you can't showel that snow back to the street without getting yourself into problems.
Homeboy across the street has a system man. No wasted energy. You be flailing around. Best thing to do is hire like three Mexicans. They hate the cold so they work real quick.
You gotta remember the neighbor and Matt’s building are very different. Also, the neighbor has been living there his whole life. This is Matt’s second year 🤧
Hey Matt.Could you make a vídeo about relationship in Japan.As you know in our countries is all ABOUT MONEY FOR WOMEN AND THEY DON T HAVE ANY IDEA LIVING TOGETHER AND SHARING LIVES
Thank You. For not making this video like a face only zoom meeting! So good to see what is happening out and about.
Thank you! It’s a challenge in some ways to put together a video like this. Especially when there are much more important priorities. I’ll do my best to create the moment whenever I can!
@@im.mattguy why don't you automate your roof sweeping, using spinning sweeping rollers that crosses your roof at the flip of a switch, like for lifetime usage, saves a lot of headache, probably would cost you $500 to set it up.
Love this. The effort required at 2 AM. The machinery. This is my favourite true life documentary from Matt by far
Thank you!! Everyone here is amazing out there working hard to keep the place safe and manageable. Incredible work ethic from these communities of wise experienced people
never seen anything like this!! quite awesome :)
The first time this happened was shocking 😂
I can hear and feel the dread and regret in Matt's voice but also the happiness in his eyes.
I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos so much because of how much of the real life they show, not too much editing and music like other TH-camrs now do. I remember the time when Japan wasn't as popular and videos like these were more common, I began to miss them and yours are nice and calm, just what I was searching for!
Matt! You're living my dream. Thanks for posting this.
クリスマスの朝にこれを観てます。ここまでの大雪だと見てるだけで大変そうですが、とても美しいですね。
除雪車に巻き込まれると危ないのでお気を付けて下さい。
Your neighbour seems to be very seasoned with snow cleaning. knows exactly which bits he needed to do and which bits the plow would do. Got it done very fast.
I was thinking he should help his neighbour but then the neighbour was done in no time. Looked like Matt needed the help😂😂
Doing this more than once a night would make me cry but it looks like a fantastic community effort
Snow Removal ASMR from 2:46 to 11:03
Good snow!
lOVE THE LIGHTS YOU HUNG BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SHED
Living the dream. I know I would love this. Keep them coming Matt.
I live in a tropical climate so I never see snow. This is pretty cool! 2 am is a tough wake up call, but I guess that the roads are safer that way. And I love to see the community cooperative effort to move the snow to a safer location. It seems a well organized effort with the snow blower.
The amount of snow here, in snow country Japan, is very extreme. I’ve lived in US and Canada and while it gets storms there it just feels different here. And it’s ingrained in the culture. It seems to work well in Japan with everyone doing their best to ensure other people’s safety and comfort of living
Thanks for answering the question about the garage! Stay warm!
Having lived in Japan this is a proper representation of what is expected in the community giving discussions. Only when you live will you know, so many dream of living in Japan in these Akiya forums nowadays, but this is giving to the community and that’s why it works as a society. Top man Matt.
i live in Montreal, Canada and it's amazing to think Japan has the highest snowfall in the world.
Merry Christmas Matt..gotta say this really gets me in the mood for Christmas and ⛷️
That’s so crazy lol Good thing you have a strong back. You have a great lil house there. Stay safe .
Wow the snow piles up so much! 😮
It doesn’t usually look like this so early and the temperature is staying well below freezing so it’s not melting and compacting. It’s going to be a big year 😅
Less goo!! Another video!!! ✨ ✨
You’re always one of the early commenters! 🙏 🙏
@@im.mattguy i cant say how much i love these type of your videos! it makes me feel relaxed, especially since i suffer from anxiety so your videos really help me calm down alot. as soon as i start earning my own money ill definitely buy you a kofi aswell!
I live in Northern Finland and I think thats fantastic when driver help everyone😊
I find this snow so amazing. I live in Melbourne and here, Christmas Day will be 32C and Boxing Day will be 40C. 🇦🇺
🎉こんにちは🎉初めてコメントします、雪国の大変さは頭ではわかっていますが、、四国に住む私は、温暖気候に身体も頭もボヤケて居ます😂 奥様の為に車庫は使う🥰優しさで雪が溶けますように🎄✨🎄
Wild! Way more than your last video cleaning the van
こんなに降っているんだ💦。真夜中にご苦労様です。❤
Thank you so much Matt for sharing and caring! What a gentleman leaving the garage for your girlfriend for easy access in and out! You are my hero and mad respect to you and your community for all the hard work you do in cooperation for everyones benefit. One thing I miss a lot from Japan is community and all the values and attitudes related to. Here in Finland, everyone is doing just their own business if even that. I used to behave like a japanese in many years before and helped a lot my neighbours or anyone in need, mostly even without asking any help, I offered that without any problem... slowly but surely I turned similar with the people around me, unfortunatelly. I became indifferent and mind only my own business, so to speak. It's really sad but we just don't have such a values here. No respect, no appreciation, no unconditional willingness to help anyone. Of course there is some exception here as well but in general, the main mindset and common atmosphere is super individual here.
Lol i gotta say that this is truly off the chain and very real. Wow!!!!!! 😂😊😅 MERRY XMAS 🎄🎄🎄✨️
I hate snow/cold but love snowblowing and clearing up after a storm. I clear our driveway and then a large section of the backyard for the dogs so they have lots of room.
Does anyone ever give the plow driver coffee? Unlike most areas there seems to be teamwork between them and you.
Knowing what you now know, would you have bought a corner lot?
I’m very curious to how you clear the roof. Where do you throw it? A video, if it can be done safely, would be fun to watch.
I was surprised to hear it sounds like there's not much of a schedule for clearing. I have 2 questions though.
1. Does anybody know any other towns that are like this? Where the plows are effectively right out your front door, no sidewalk? I can't think of anywhere in the USA off hand where the streets are set up like they are around Matt's house.
2. Surely there's more than 1 tractor clearing the town? I know we only see what Matt shows us but it almost looks/sounds like there's just 1 dude who drives around the whole town all day lol.
In Rovaniemi, Finnish artic/lapland region, the snow ploughs are never not off the road all night when it’s snowing, town centre is cleared during the night because it’s too busy during the day. But the homes and buildings are so well insulated, you barely hear the ploughs.
From Canada but now living in Vietnam...I really enjoyed watching 'you' clear the snow. Looks like a great system of cooperative snow clearing. Btw, being an avid skier would it not have been more comfy, and maybe a wee bit more enjoyable for you if you had worn water resistant pants 😃. Great video nonetheless 👏 Ahhh, I was a little hasty in my comments...as you explain the hurry of getting out in the final 3rd. Still lol...a practical snow suit with pj's inside makes the task more comfortable. Been there 😂
I moved here from snow country sweden so I am very happy to have bought my house in an area that does get a little snow but it melts away instantly because it's not below freezing. No more snow shovelling for me hehe
WOW!!! I am not sure I 😮could wake up that quickly and start shoveling. I surely would try!! I appreciate you sharing your snow on your vlogs. So many of us want snow and do not seem to get it anymore. 😢 But it was absolutely never that much!!!
What a great neighborhood ❤❤❤ it makes everything better when you work together. Keep the SNOW vlogs coming!!! You’re a snowboarding 🏂 mad man!! Watch out for the trees!!! ENJOY!!
I take my hat off to you all..........respect.
Thank you for convincing me to never ever buy a home near you, Matt. Gonna have to head further south. 😂
Well even if you don’t go out to help the plows, they make more passes than they do in Pennsylvania USA. We get one pass and, once they get through every street, they take another round. But maybe because we have so many hills which a lot of people might call mountains.
In recent years, the amount of snow has been less due to global warming, but this winter there has been a little more snow than last year, so the quality of the snow is very good. Mount Zao in Yamagata is famous for its snow monsters, ski resorts, and hot springs, but this year I think many snow monsters will be formed well due to the artistic natural beauty, so if you have the time, please come and visit Yamagata!
This winter has been challenging already! I went to Zao for autumn leaves this year and it was beautiful. If I get time I’ll go back for snowboarding :)
Thank you ! Mt.Zao is looking forward to seeing you again.
🎄❄️☃️🏂😹God bless you; I remember playing in knee deep snow- now at 64 I don’t think I could do it. But I am in Arizona 74 degrees today🌵🏜️. Stay safe
Wow. That thing wentbup and down your short part of the road so many times. In tge city where I'm from in Canada it would drive up one side and down the other one time only... and made a huge snowbank for us to clear to get our cars out. But we have sidewalks and wider roads so they can do that and still have space for snow to sit.
That shovel is super efficient, I need one.
Thanks for all the vids and Happy Holidays.
Husky 31 in. Wood Handle D-Grip Plastic Scoop Shovel.
These are the best for moving heavy snow in Tahoe. Ace or Homedepot in the US.
Who needs a gym when you have snow clearance! Wow, I feel sorry for the people who have to get up and go to work early after this. I remembear as a 5 yo back in 1963 we were snowed in down a small single track road in the wilds of the Surrey countryside and my dad dug a pathway about half a mile up to the main road. Unfortunately it snowed again in the night and it was filled in again by morning. I also have memories of deep snow in Germany where we lived for about 5 years continuously when my Dad was in the army. All great fun for us kids playing trekking through the arctic, sledging, snowball battles, making snow houses and snow men plus snow days away from school, but not so much fun for the grown ups. I do love snow but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it much where I live and I can stay home nice an cosy when it's icy out. I do have to negotiate ice in my road but it's only about 100 metres or so as there is a main bus route that goes past us and they keep the main roads clear (I live in town). And I do have be careful walking to my car as I have crutches but my neighers are really good keeping the shared pathways cleared.❤
That was very interesting! We never got a lot of snow, but it was always so much fun, but exhausting! My sisters and I still love the snow ridiculously! Of
course, we never had to deal with the shoveling and hard work required! I've done a little snow maintenance as an adult. And it sucks!!!!
soo many snow,its amazing
Well it was fun indeed
💖💖💖very cool video! So happy to gave the garage space to your girlfriend. Thank you 💖💖💖
That’s an intense plow. Here in the States, most plowing (at least where I live) is done by people in pick up trucks with plows attached. Not by dedicated machinery. I hope they have a backup camera on that thing lol
I am not nearly as big of a fan of winter as Matt, but I am a big fan of community. I feel like the United States has lost a lot of that, and it makes me very sad.
Stay warm Matt. Thanks again for sharing. Your videos are such a wonderful window into your world.
We visited Sapporo in February 2024 - couldn't believe the volume of snow.
I appreciate you showing us the reality and obligation of collective responsibility in rural Japan. I would be happy to do it, but not many foreigners rushing to buy property there know that this is more than an expectation. Villagers view it as a duty.
I would love for someone to also make a video on the reality of visa status and what that means as a property owner - the limitations as well as the possibilities. Thanks again.
Here in Sapporo we don’t have to clear at night when the plows come. We Just do it in the morning.
Very fortunate! I actually don’t know if the community makes the decision with the preference, I wouldn’t be surprised. Each area has someone in charge 担当 and with the input of the community they make the decisions about things like snow clearing and trash pickup etc.
And they’re a resident. Usually much older and wiser
So you have to get up at 2am to snow clear?
@@ashtopham3130 that’s what I am hearing. Though, I find it strange…20 years here and have never heard of citizens having to do this. Paid companies do it most of the time…one reason we have to pay yearly neighborhood fees. But, maybe he lives in a small town with strange rules.
@@im.mattguy the older wiser retired people that don’t have jobs the next day. Just find this would suck…especially when it can snow every night for weeks at a time. In the long term this rule for your area is going to suck for you…I can’t imagine waking up ruining sleep patterns and whatnot for 4-5 months out of the year.
More fun than lifting weights! And besides you have time for a nap, before you hit the slopes. Your neighbour was very effecient, of course he's had more practice, and the pavement in front of his place is level.😃 A corner lot is more work.
I love snow, and dont even mind shovelling, but I cant stand early mornings. This would not be for me. My house would end up a block of snow before spring.
Random thought, can you put a tarp down close to the house before it starts snowing, and just flip the snow out into the street when its clearning time?
Great videos
I'm glad you're enjoying them!
I say respect to you. I plow snow for a living in Toronto Canada and I wouldn't last a day in your world.
Feel free to share tips and tricks! 🙌
Amazing video! Thank you. Merry Christmas. 🎄
I'm from Canada, those landscapes and that weather remind me of home haha. Although i'll say i feel like because it gets even colder here, the snow we tend to get is more powdery so it's usually easier to shovel because it's lighter. But we do get our fair share of heavier snowflakes more like at the end of the season. I prefer those better because they're way more picturesque aha. It's very rare for people in Canada to have to shovel their roof too, houses tend to be able to support that weight. Where i live we have a continental/humid climate, so it gets very humid during summer and very cold during winter. I can't imagine not having AC or good insulation for the house. People tend to compare Japan and North America often, but people should really compare it more with Europe in term of housing, because AC and heating isn't that great over there either.
I'm watching this from serbia while there is snow storm outside
He's a good operator it would be easy to damage the road with a machine that size
Matt, thank you for sharing. I have a question for you. While I see the tools of the trade you are using to remove snow are shovels. Can you use a snow thrower. Battery powered or gas powered? For me, I have a snow thrower as well as I plow that I attach to a riding lawnmower. Just wondering. Oh Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Have you priced out a snow melting system for your roof?
I wonder how much they cost
How do people do this and then get up the next day for work?! I would be so messed up after that night.😂
There are people across Canada that will never see major snowfalls like that again that they might have seen in the 70's & they count you as blessed.
As a Skier, Your Really Blessed
Do different parts of Japan have the snow plow come through at different times? Or does everyone everywhere have to get up at 2am? 🤔
Everywhere is different. It’s something I want to investigate though but my understanding is it’s at the discretion of the snow removal company. I can understand that they would do this in the middle of the night when no cars are using the road as they would need to shut the road down. There’s a hospital on the street. This area is quite large so they would need to start early to clear the whole town. But I too would like a deeper understanding of the decision. The time can vary between 1AM and 5AM but usually somewhere in the middle. For us, the snow clearing is almost guaranteed if we see more than 10cm of snow.
FYI, everything is always different in Japan when it comes to these things. Each area faces unique conditions and even with something like garbage recycling each area has different facilities so different methods. We always need to learn the local ways when we move in Japan
Japan has extreme weathers. Think snow, heat, cold, earthquakes, tsunami, typhoon, landslides…
@@im.mattguy Thank you! Hopeful to move there myself one day and being in a snowy region would be nice! Maybe not so heavy as where you're at though lol.
If you don't keep clearing the snow will the front of your house become completely covered? Are there houses that are vacant and if so do they get completely snowed in and covered? Awesome videos!
All that snow but not one snowman ☃
How often every night every other night?
What if they built homes over there but 2m from the ground, wouldn't that make life a bit easier. The heated roads i've seen also look awesome
Are snow blowers not allowed?
I'd go buy a snowblower...a BIG one!
I would think given the small area and amount of snow an electric snow-blower would be worth investing in.
The electric ones don’t keep up well here, not in the town. I would need something with a lot more power and I’m enjoying the snow clearing plus avoiding that cost for a little longer. It might change this year though as we keep getting huge storms. 8ft in the way in the next few days
Do you have to clear the snow every night?
I know exactly what that means Matt!!
what model is your NF jacket??
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Are personal snow blowers not allowed?
They are allowed and many use them. We have snow melters as well
How is that perisble? Japanese law states differently.
People use them, I’m holding out for now. My area to clear isn’t so big but I think this year’s snowfall is going to quickly make me change my parking to the rental garage. We could be getting another 8ft of snow over the next few days
Every area in Japan works differently depending on the needs and agreements in the area. It needs flexibility to deal with the unique challenges
Q: is not possible to keep the car inside the shed? 😊 you already responded at the end of the video 😂
Sorry you already responded at the end 😂
Is there another way do it faster ?
I’m open to suggestions hahaha
Who won the kimono?
The snow was coming down so fast! It piles up quickly when it's that heavy. And you're a super guy for letting your girlfriend park her car in your garage!
At least there is still winter here, and snow, and most importantly precipitation!!! not like in this (death valley-like) central Europe! We haven't even known what winter is for years because of the damned Gulf Stream! What I wouldn't give to work with that machine!!! I would love it!
What is it like to live in Japan?
I live in north London England UK and Im very disappointed of our weather here because i love snow,,, when i see snow in other countries i start dreaming about at least 5-10inches of snow 😂😂😂😂
I feel like you either need more than a shovel or more people ? No ?
妙高はスキーヤーにとっては天国ですが、そこに住む人々には苦労も多いです。私も新潟県民なので
雪国ならではの苦労はたくさんありますね！
So it might just be the camera angle or lens. But it seems like that truck sped past you pretty fast. Feels kind of dangerous.
matt guy can yo take us to dinner at your neighbours restaurant please
Lots of snow on your roof looks awful heavy
Why am I watching this?😅
hey man, I've been wondering and I know this sounds dumb as you live in japan, but do you know Japanese? I always wondered.
Also keep it up! loving your vids man.
Hey mat why don't u buy a big snowblower. And rent out your services
It reminds me of the military meme of "I like the way this sucks"
Imagine having to leave for work by 7am in the morning. 🤦🏻♀️
See how the other neighbour goes out of the way and under cover when he plows and you dont. That worries the driver. He knows where she is but you have endangered yourself 4 times during the plow and the driver will not come close even with your tree there. Copy others exactly because they have been doing it for years.
use ice melt
how is it legal to just pile snow up in your way? seems like it would be illegal and it its sooooooooooo rude for that driver to do that to people. what happens when its an elderly person or disabled person and they cant get out and shovel the snow?
Best you phone the police 🙄
In Finland, it's totally opposite. It's prohibited to clean you shit to the public street. City can give you a penalty for that since you have now sabotaged their work. Thus, they can block your way from your home to the street but you can't showel that snow back to the street without getting yourself into problems.
first :)
Number 1! 🥇
I am from Canada , I know what its like . Have fun , I hope you have a warm body waiting in bed for you .
Homeboy across the street has a system man. No wasted energy. You be flailing around. Best thing to do is hire like three Mexicans. They hate the cold so they work real quick.
You gotta remember the neighbor and Matt’s building are very different. Also, the neighbor has been living there his whole life. This is Matt’s second year 🤧
@@dylanjonai3126 Well old man across the street has a black belt in snow clearing and Matt is still a white belt. He needs to study with Mr Miyagi.
Hey Matt.Could you make a vídeo about relationship in Japan.As you know in our countries is all ABOUT MONEY FOR WOMEN AND THEY DON T HAVE ANY IDEA LIVING TOGETHER AND SHARING LIVES
Relationships would be very interesting! Probably a few parts to that series!
чудовий снігопад мрії на Україні давно такого не було
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