We figured out a way to reuse old shoji doors

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    In our last video people asked if we had reused the shoji doors we took from the previous house yet (we hadn't). But it made us want to try finding a spot for them again and we came up with a great idea! We were so excited about this project and LOVE how it turned out! Thanks for the inspiration!
    00:00 We didn't buy two houses (old Japanese houses depreciate to $0)
    00:48 How we plan to use the shoji doors
    1:28 Our cats help us remove the old shoji paper
    2:48 Poki is using the cat wheel all by himself now!
    3:03 More removing paper
    3:34 Sanding and SO MUCH SWEATING
    4:22 Traditional Japanese craftsmanship (which I totally violated)
    4:40 Conducting horrible experimentation
    5:27 More sanding
    5:52 Nagi got into something
    6:12 Creatively reusing a tent
    6:39 Darth Rachel scares Nagi (but not Haku)
    7:21 Spray painting
    7:49 I DID IT!!
    8:36 Sakuraco snack box sponsorship
    10:12 Poki on the wheel again
    10:25 Back to the sponsorship
    11:55 Nagi has ENERGY
    12:05 Putting on new shoji paper
    12:14 Nagi gets more into something
    12:21 Shoji paper
    12:39 Nagi gets EVEN MORE into something
    13:13 Shoji paper glue
    14:41 Reveal!!
    15:29 Setting up the Japanese cozy corner
    15:43 Awesome light fixture
    16:33 Cats
    17:18 More setting up
    18:14 Final reveal!!
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  • @RachelandJunAdventures
    @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +501

    Experience Japan through snacks and Earn $5 off using our code RNJ on your first Sakuraco box through our link: team.sakura.co/racheljunadventures-SC2208
    How many video chapters are too many? I figure cat moments should have their own chapters. I would want cat chapters.
    We figured out how to use the shoji doors from the previous house!! Thanks to you guys for asking about it and inspiring us to brainstorm with them again. I think this is the best way they could have turned out! It gave us a space where we could display a lot of our Japanese things, and also gave Hina her own spot. We love it so much!

    • @douglascampbell9809
      @douglascampbell9809 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rachel PLEASE watch Paul Sellers, Stumpy Nubs, or Rex Kruger.
      They are all active woodworking channels. (Paul even used to be an instructor) This should give you a good resource for the technical side of your projects.
      I don't want to see you have problems with your projects.
      I've worked in furniture manufacturing for a number of years and my Uncle was a master carpenter and cabinet maker.

    • @random22026
      @random22026 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Unbelievably satisfying to watch you both feather your nest; open your Sakuraco boxes and display the contents; and watch your feline menagerie get giddy in all that open space. 🥳🥳🥳

    • @mikiyachi2
      @mikiyachi2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hello, who is Hina? Did you get another cat?

    • @TimelessHope
      @TimelessHope ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@mikiyachi2 Hina was their kitten, she passed before they got Haku.

    • @ladycavalier
      @ladycavalier ปีที่แล้ว +11

      One day...I will have the money to get myself a Sakuraco subscription. 😤✊
      NO SUCH THING AS TOO MANY CHAPTERS!
      Love you guys

  • @Whatlander
    @Whatlander ปีที่แล้ว +4655

    The fact that Jun will still mutter "Welcome to Japan" as a joke when Rachel complains after this many years is very sweet. 10/10 spouse taunt.

    • @ox_why
      @ox_why ปีที่แล้ว +151

      My dad and I do the same thing to my mom(she's from the Philippines) every time she realizes how stupid stuff in the US is lol

    • @lilywinterwood
      @lilywinterwood ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I do this to my new coworker even though she's been here several months already

    • @missjoshemmett
      @missjoshemmett ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Every time something goes wrong in the building I live in, we say, "Welcome to Clawson Manor..." I've been here 19 years.

    • @KarolineCurles
      @KarolineCurles ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I have the same running joke with my boyfriend from the UK! Every time he complains about Norway or something that is unique to norway/nordic countries/obvious for natives, but not others, it's "Welcome to Norway!". Started with his cellphone going off every time he came over with the text message from cellphone provider "Welcome to Norway, you can continue to use your credit and roaming as normal..."

    • @ScrotumCat
      @ScrotumCat ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I say welcome to Florida all the time in the same context! 😆

  • @catfish552
    @catfish552 ปีที่แล้ว +1435

    The bonsai was safe for cats, but sadly the cats weren't safe for the bonsai. 😸
    And that corner looks so lovely now!

    • @ellenmcintyre1247
      @ellenmcintyre1247 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Cats will always eat grassy stuff like airplane plants & palms. Please grow some cat grass for them? It's just sprouted barley that you get at the store but it has to be well rooted so they don't take the whole plant out of the container and get a whole mess all over your house and I speak from experience there!!

    • @melbeansprout4818
      @melbeansprout4818 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cat grass can potentially be dangerous by getting stuck in their throats, causing harm by cuts and leading to infections etc.! Be careful!

    • @k3k0ri-isdr0wningwtf
      @k3k0ri-isdr0wningwtf ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ellenmcintyre1247 yes cat grass is nice or just grass

    • @bellatrn9125
      @bellatrn9125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ellenmcintyre1247 Ooh Sharla (Sharmeleon) has a plant that her cat (maroo) loves maybe they can get something similar

    • @Yosatorn.Asavapatr.Naptvik
      @Yosatorn.Asavapatr.Naptvik ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mugumogu too! 🐱🐱🐱🌿

  • @boigeorge1149
    @boigeorge1149 ปีที่แล้ว +3514

    It's always uplifting to see Pichi doing well and accepting pets.

    • @Delaney-and-the-Starlight
      @Delaney-and-the-Starlight ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I was also super happy seeing Pichi be petted!!! 💕

    • @DreamyDuskywing
      @DreamyDuskywing ปีที่แล้ว +42

      And talking to them! It made me smile each time

    • @DieAlteistwiederda
      @DieAlteistwiederda ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Really heartwarming how much she has changed. I had one very afraid cat too and now she is a total snuggle bug. It just took a long time before she also trusted anyone besides my mom or me.

    • @k.m.223
      @k.m.223 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      She's come such a long way from the frightened kitty she was.

    • @VenezuelaSustentable
      @VenezuelaSustentable ปีที่แล้ว

      Time stamp, please?

  • @NinjaFalllow
    @NinjaFalllow ปีที่แล้ว +1641

    Nagi: OH NOES! I've been CAUGHT! *panics*
    Jun: Caught doing what?!
    Nagi: I DON'T KNOW *runs away*

  • @rikkicrowder7134
    @rikkicrowder7134 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Nagi being scared of Rachel's gas mask while Haku was rubbing all over her face was just so on brand for them lol

  • @PKSGPVA
    @PKSGPVA ปีที่แล้ว +1936

    Okay, can we take a second to talk about this quick-connect thing for ceiling lamps????

    • @kayerin5749
      @kayerin5749 ปีที่แล้ว +216

      Totally awesome, and I wish it were a world wide mandate! Changing lights in US is fraught with danger, not to mention learning how to attach wires to the correct terminals!

    • @Greenteabook
      @Greenteabook ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Right? I was painting and removed several lamps from the wall that just weren't grounded, and a bunch of switches with multiple strands of spliced Romex 😬
      An easy swap like this would probably save many trips to the hardware store... and likely for some a trip to the emergency room!

    • @___Laura
      @___Laura ปีที่แล้ว +33

      It's so hard to hang a lamp in my house T_T I've lived here for two years and I still haven't installed many of the lamps because of it.

    • @KeiraAugusteCross
      @KeiraAugusteCross ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Right ?
      The US never does anything helpful with houses like that
      Sigh .....if only we took example notes from Japan and just converted to quick install lights like that .

    • @konstancja74
      @konstancja74 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It's amazing. So practical!

  • @DeliciousPigeonCheez
    @DeliciousPigeonCheez ปีที่แล้ว +892

    I love how creative Rachel and Jun are when it comes to upcycling older items. The addition of Hina was such a nice touch, Also love how the cats have been claiming more and more screen time over the years. Always puts a smile on my face to see Pichi and the boys doing so well. RIP bonsai.

  • @emilyshrum2910
    @emilyshrum2910 ปีที่แล้ว +780

    Hearing Pichi vocalize (the lil mrpp💙), seeing Nagi have zoomies, and just all the cats being so active and comfy....it makes my heart so warm to see the love y’all have for the kitties💙

    • @MiuXiu
      @MiuXiu ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Me too!! Makes me so happy to see happy kitties

  • @Satan-nt9oo
    @Satan-nt9oo ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Rachel: Don’t we want the cats to NOT associate this paper with scratching?
    Jun: …
    Jun: KITTIES ATTACK

  • @solarpanda3401
    @solarpanda3401 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    I cannot wait for all of Rachel and Jun's videos to be interrupted periodically by a cat sprinting on the cat wheel.🤣🤣 Nagi finally has his thing to do while filming (Poki screams/steals food and Haku sits in the way/steals any stick like object)

    • @Sydberry
      @Sydberry หลายเดือนก่อน

      And a Pichi check-in!

  • @Whatlander
    @Whatlander ปีที่แล้ว +109

    The way Poki yells back when Jun tries to encourage him to use the wheel is like, "yeah I can make pointless noise too, Father."

  • @rampantbuckler818
    @rampantbuckler818 ปีที่แล้ว +1890

    Buying a second house does sound pretty otherworldly to be honest

    • @ennasinclair9237
      @ennasinclair9237 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      in this economy, yes

    • @myra0224
      @myra0224 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@ennasinclair9237 It sounds a bit excessive as well. Why would you need two houses?

    • @TimelessHope
      @TimelessHope ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You definitely have to be very well off, but I've seen it a lot in Quebec (it may also be done in the New England are of the USA but I don't know). City folk will buy/build a second home in the countryside or next to a lake just so they can get away from the urban lifestyle.

    • @fei6664
      @fei6664 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Some people buy multiple houses to rent them out. It's still wild to me.

    • @myra0224
      @myra0224 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@fei6664 If only they didn't ask ridiculous prices for rent, then I wouldn't be against it so much...

  • @enzuki
    @enzuki ปีที่แล้ว +566

    12:17 When Jun asked what Nagi was doing and he immediately ran away was way too funny. Same with 12:42 but little bit less.

    • @meuthecat
      @meuthecat ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Nagi got the zoomies

    • @kayerin5749
      @kayerin5749 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@meuthecat I think so too! And didn't wait until 02:00!

    • @mary-janereallynotsarah684
      @mary-janereallynotsarah684 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol I thought Jun must be wearing the unicorn mask.

  • @akiramiyashi
    @akiramiyashi ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Oh gosh! Nagi's sudden zoomies made me burst out laughing! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @holly8735
    @holly8735 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Rachel:*talking about her masterpiece*
    Jun: *hears Poki on the wheel and interrupts Rachel* “-OH, I have to record this.” *quickly turns around*

  • @unnurhrafnsdottir9424
    @unnurhrafnsdottir9424 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    I love this. I recently lost my first cat who looked a lot like Hina, and it felt so nice to see that I am not alone in having a little shrine with her ashes and a photo placed on a little pedestal. It made me cry but in a good healing way.

    • @mary-janereallynotsarah684
      @mary-janereallynotsarah684 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hugs I can relate.

    • @16Fishwrap16
      @16Fishwrap16 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I also have a framed picture placed next to the ashes of my first cat, he's reciding on the bookshelf next to my desk. I lost him over ten years ago now.
      Sorry for your loss

    • @JCXP123
      @JCXP123 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That was honestly so touching. It feels like Hina is always watching over the RnJ family from kitty heaven ♡ Sending many hugs to you as well 🥺

    • @Nadia1989
      @Nadia1989 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My late Darky's ashes are placed under her portrait (painted by my mum)

    • @stargirl7646
      @stargirl7646 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m so sad I don’t remember Hina - did she pass away a while ago? 🥺

  • @idraote
    @idraote ปีที่แล้ว +341

    Rachel and Jun: we're going to make a video about our shoji doors.
    The real video: cats playing, being cuddly, looking for attention and using the beautiful cat-parkour you have created for them.

    • @Melon_Cloud
      @Melon_Cloud ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wouldn’t want it any other way tbh!

    • @Mikeztarp
      @Mikeztarp ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This channel's main genre is cats. The rest is just subplots.

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Mikeztarp The second channel purports to be a cooking channel. Do not be fooled. It is only cats.

  • @CodyCorporate
    @CodyCorporate ปีที่แล้ว +361

    10:18 Poki is my spirit animal. Half-heartedly do a thing, immediately demand recognition and reward.

  • @islastevens7818
    @islastevens7818 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Rachel: No more eating bonsai, Poki
    Poki: NO ONE TELLS ME WHAT NOT TO EAT

  • @monanarts3726
    @monanarts3726 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    Immediately teared up at seeing Hina being welcomed home. Lovely work on the up-cycling too!

    • @rinciel4999
      @rinciel4999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel you.

    • @lonewolfgirl88
      @lonewolfgirl88 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Despite being a long-time fan of Rachel and Jun I think I've somehow missed the story about Hina. Could you tell me or point me in the right direction to find out what happened?

    • @monanarts3726
      @monanarts3726 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      @@lonewolfgirl88 Long story short; they bought a sweet Norwegian Forrest Cat from irresponsible breeders so she deteriorated rapidly in health from an easily tested for genetic trait that results in kittens not being able to survive more than 6 months if they're born alive at all ( th-cam.com/video/p5rUnI7_Aas/w-d-xo.html There's some interspliced footage of her, and her decline, later in the linked video to give context of why they were trying to adopt). It's heart-breaking - she was a great kitten.

    • @Jakioliberty
      @Jakioliberty ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@monanarts3726 that is one of the most j&R heartbreaking video, how Rachel breaks up during it but at the same time using all her strenght to try to call out this irresponsibility... ç_ç

    • @longfield0023
      @longfield0023 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@monanarts3726 Are you saying she's okay now? Or that she didn't make it? I haven't watched them in a long time.

  • @marox79
    @marox79 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The ceiling lamp attachment is the coolest thing ever. Even a home improvement dummy like me could install a lamp that way. Japan should export that system.

  • @WeebJail
    @WeebJail ปีที่แล้ว +17

    japanese summer is no joke. when i was working at the supermarket last summer they had me work outside moving stuff for 30 minutes. when i came back in, the other staff were asking me if i was ok because i looked like i was gonna die.

  • @etheliaowo7533
    @etheliaowo7533 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    I’m seeing so many cat shelves in your house and usually I don’t ask to see people’s houses, but I’d love to see how you arranged the shelves and where you put them. I have 4 cats and I’m planning on getting them furniture and stuff like that soon so It’d be really helpful to see how you guys did it

    • @anomalily
      @anomalily ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I would also like a tour of the cat shelves! We’re currently building a custom house and hoping to build a whole cat transit system around our flat!

    • @sunken3840
      @sunken3840 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I can't remember the name of the video, but they did one where they talked about the layout of the house (before it was finished being built) and showed blueprints where they had planned those shelves. That could be helpful until they do an actual house tour
      Edit: the videos were "We got a 3D model of our house" and "Building a cat friendly house in Japan". The latter also has other examples in magazines they show

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +374

      Since we were building our house from scratch we got to design the layout with cat walkways in mind! We started with ideas we wanted--a floor-to-ceiling climbing pole for Nagi, an open-air living room so the cats could climb to the 2nd floor, and space around the kitchen so they could watch Jun cook. So we primarily put walkways connecting all those pieces. We still have some additional cat walkways to build but we'll do a full cat house tour once those are done!

    • @cayenigma
      @cayenigma ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@RachelandJunAdventures I would also like a tour. I am also interested how you are getting them down from the shelves for vet. I have a shelf over my hallway and I use an A ladder to get them!

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +209

      So far none of the cats have used the walkways to hide, fortunately! But we can also easily summon them all by opening their food container, haha

  • @ennasinclair9237
    @ennasinclair9237 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    a little tip for making these slidy doors less hard to slide is to rub chalk or candle (or wax) on the grooves that they slot in

    • @Vanda-il9ul
      @Vanda-il9ul ปีที่แล้ว +27

      A bar of soap works as well.

    • @yazajag
      @yazajag ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for the tips

    • @flonny1340
      @flonny1340 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Is this tip similar to how rubbing some pencil graphite on a zipper will help it slide easier?

    • @wocky661
      @wocky661 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, paraffin is perfect because it won't damage the materials too

    • @amystrader5139
      @amystrader5139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      even rubbing wax paper helps

  • @maulanaari12
    @maulanaari12 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    once again nagi demonstrates his stranger danger responses while haku still is in his I'll befriend everyone even if thats the last thing i do mentality

  • @elodieodent1919
    @elodieodent1919 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    Ooooh I really wondered if you kept those in the end, and also the small closet doors! The result is amazing! Thank you for taking us trough the process ☺💕

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +194

      I still have the shoe closet doors, and a cool door handle, too! Haven't figured out what to do with those yet, haha.

    • @MultiRandomrandomran
      @MultiRandomrandomran ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@RachelandJunAdventures turn the small doors into end tables? I hope there is enough room for suggestions! :D

    • @lizzie7544
      @lizzie7544 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @flingage
      @flingage ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RachelandJunAdventures cat-door for the handle
      put paw prints on it and use it for the quarantine room

  • @jeannerepiton4734
    @jeannerepiton4734 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I really hope Sakurako keeps sponsoring you, I’m delighted when I see you showcase the box everytime

    • @lilolmecj
      @lilolmecj ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree, they make them sound delightful!

    • @patriciagutierrez9465
      @patriciagutierrez9465 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I never skip these sponsors haha

  • @LovelyDray
    @LovelyDray ปีที่แล้ว +22

    16:22 I laughed so hard at Rachel‘s annoyed „everyone is jama!“ 😂

  • @lynh.1214
    @lynh.1214 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Oh, here I was sitting getting the leaves off my dried thyme, and thinking how bored I'm going to be, when the notification popped.
    Eagerly watching the diy project!
    Obviously all diy needs a cat.

    • @yazajag
      @yazajag ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Obviously! 🐈 😻

    • @janetburke2739
      @janetburke2739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a coincidence about DIY and cats! We live in Southern California, and nearby is a hardware store called DIY Home Center. The store has 2 live-in cats that are free to move about the store as they wish. Signs on the front door indicates there are cats inside and that customers must keep any dogs on leashes. It's the perfect hardware store!

  • @nekoru3381
    @nekoru3381 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i cried when Jun welcomed Hina to their new home

  • @ashleycook300
    @ashleycook300 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Jun softly: Nagi, what are you doing?
    Nagi: spazzes the heck out and bolts
    And Pichi allowing you all to pet her was 10/10 the best part of the video!

  • @G2GIGI177
    @G2GIGI177 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Haku can make friends with anyone be they air conditioner repair men or Darth Vader herself!

  • @elizabethnorris7654
    @elizabethnorris7654 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Eeee you guys got me with surprise Hina. I have an urn in front of me on my desk, because she always liked to come see me me at work. In my defence it was only a couple months ago I lost her. She was FELV+ so her adoption prospects were limited, but seeing your Poki video inspired me to go for it c. 3 years ago and bring her home. My time with her was too short for my liking, but it was very full of love.
    I have a portrait I painted of her after I brought her home - as she was settling in, she would shyly peek at me over the top of my computer - that I need to get framed to go over my desk too
    Really enjoyed Pichi chirrups, Poki foghorn, はくの 手 も, and Nagi's zoomies (drug problem??? lol), and cosy nook is beeeeauuutiful

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm so sorry for your loss, but thank you so much for adopting her and giving her a loving home! That was a really wonderful thing to do for her. 😭

    • @elizabethnorris7654
      @elizabethnorris7654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RachelandJunAdventures I realise I should clarify it was really lovely to see Hina, and to see her given such a beautiful spot accompanying you all to your new home. It was also nice to think about my Ida, look at photos & videos, and have a cry 💛💛💛

  • @ShineOnBenevolentSun
    @ShineOnBenevolentSun ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Awww Pichi taking pets.... Nagi so crazy, Haku so sweet, Poki so conniving, Rachel so crafty & Jun so supportive.... ❤️

  • @Shiroar
    @Shiroar ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Aww looks like the cat friendly house has done wonders for Pichi feeling comfortable 😊

  • @TopazTaryth
    @TopazTaryth ปีที่แล้ว +56

    OMG!!!! Absolutely LOOOVE the shoji screen setup! The bamboo on the paper really makes it pop! (Also loved the impromptu "catmop" Jun used . . . ) The light fixture is really cool - but the way the Japanese have to just "PLUG IN" the danged thing is EPIC!!! (I won't even mention the nightmares I've had attaching hanging lamps!) You're both doing BEAUTIFUL work!!!

  • @TinyDragonOnFire
    @TinyDragonOnFire ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Aww, Hina!

  • @catswillruletheworld
    @catswillruletheworld ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Pichi accepted pets! It must have felt like winning an award XD And all the boys are such characters, so fun and funny!
    I've had to cut paper before at my job, getting a straight, neat line is so hard! Rachel did an awesome job! The end result, both of the doors and the finished space, were lovely. Reminds me how much I still need to do around my own home XD

    • @kaimukifiddler3582
      @kaimukifiddler3582 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever tried to pin and cut a tissue paper sewing pattern on the floor with kitty supervision/hinderance ?!

    • @catswillruletheworld
      @catswillruletheworld ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaimukifiddler3582 I would not do anything with tissue paper around a cat. I don't hate myself that much!

  • @ruthmeow4262
    @ruthmeow4262 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After years of experience, I can tell you cats consider palm trees gourmet kitty grass. They also love pony tail palms and spider plants. I love how the room turned out!

    • @neznor
      @neznor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spider plants are safe for cats but also mildly hallucinogenic

  • @NJase
    @NJase ปีที่แล้ว +12

    rachel and jun might possibly be the most wholesome couple on youtube. it's so relaxing to watch the two of you together with your cats living your life.

  • @TM-dq5lr
    @TM-dq5lr ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I almost started crying when I saw the photo of Hina 😭

  • @MiuXiu
    @MiuXiu ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I can’t wait for the full house tour! The house looks absolutely gorgeous in these snippets we’re getting. You guys did such a great job with it.

  • @Razzlewolfflight
    @Razzlewolfflight ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Haku: “Look at me, mom. Aren’t I the best boy? Give me belly rubs!”
    Nagi: “Begone, demon!”

  • @slushyslush2185
    @slushyslush2185 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    16:43 I thought Nagi on the wheel was a helicopter from the sound hahaha

  • @kiraracutie44
    @kiraracutie44 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So happy you included Hina in this space. ❤️

  • @Reinoa427
    @Reinoa427 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The whole corner turned out so lovely. Thank you for sharing your crafting and kitties

  • @tmntleo
    @tmntleo ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Holy hell I wish it was that easy to do lights here, I'd love to be able to just unplug the light and swap it over.

  • @LinRuiEn
    @LinRuiEn ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Seeing Rachel, Jun, and the cats all together in the new, cozy house makes me so happy and hopeful! I can't wait to see any new projects you do and adventures you go on!!!

  • @kbusetto3871
    @kbusetto3871 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I just wanted to say thank you for a past video you did, the one where you mentioned about hydroxyapatite. I searched for it and found Boka toothpaste in the US and have been using it. I healed a cavity in my teeth (my dentist was shocked when it was no longer visible on x-ray!) and then used it to heal a cavity in my teen's teeth. I just wanted to thank you again for talking about it because you helped our family out. I'm committed to using Boka for the rest of my life because I'm so impressed with it.💚👍🏽😁

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I'm so happy to hear this!! I still swear by it, haha. Super glad it worked for you guys, too!

    • @priscillelikum2742
      @priscillelikum2742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You reminded me I wanted to try this toothpaste! I just got it :)

    • @bellatrn9125
      @bellatrn9125 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@priscillelikum2742 Where can you find it?

    • @priscillelikum2742
      @priscillelikum2742 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bellatrn9125 I just Googled it and found the official website and got it shipped to me, but it might be able to find it in stores near you.

    • @meganwatkins4575
      @meganwatkins4575 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you from me too! I have fluorosis all over my teeth from using fluoride toothpaste when I was growing up 😩 and had switched to fluoride free but was so happy to hear about a safe remineralising alternative! I’m in the UK so use Biomed from Amazon which contains hydroxyapatite too 👍🏻

  • @fallenfeller9712
    @fallenfeller9712 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You both and the cats seem so happy after getting your house, I’m so happy for your family, and I hope you all have nothing but joy for as long as you live 💕💕💕

  • @blackrain9852
    @blackrain9852 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That’s gorgeous! One small recommendation, on the shoji wood piece you hung the obi with put a piece of white felt so the paint doesn’t rub off on that beautiful o I.

  • @halodeer
    @halodeer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aww I love that spot for Hina :')

  • @ameliaryley
    @ameliaryley ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good on Rachel for making the most relatable DIY videos on TH-cam.

  • @TheOmNomGirl
    @TheOmNomGirl ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the first time I’ve heard Pichi’s voice!! She sounds so sweet 🥺

    • @taududeblobber221
      @taududeblobber221 ปีที่แล้ว

      time stamp please!

    • @fedtsten
      @fedtsten ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@taududeblobber221 16:33 I believe.

  • @gwen4527
    @gwen4527 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    omg, that light was so easy to install, I'm jealous. I usually struggle a lot when installing a new ceiling lamp.
    Also, RIP poor bonsai. It will be missed

  • @StephanieFung
    @StephanieFung ปีที่แล้ว +8

    House tour soon please 🙏🙏🙏 I need ideas to show my partner for catifying the house!!

  • @_weasel
    @_weasel ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Always a good pick-me-up to see a video from you two! The screens look wonderful

  • @Lara-vo6rp
    @Lara-vo6rp ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i love the final outcome of the design its so cool yet so cozy at the same time, great job rachel and jun!

  • @LittleParade_
    @LittleParade_ ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's such a nice lil spot in the house 😭 it turned out so cute!!

  • @neomura3994
    @neomura3994 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd love to see a video of how your cats enjoy your new house now since you've lived there a while. Anything new about there behaviour or anything they've stopped doing?

  • @00moon
    @00moon ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The space looks amazing! You did great! Very happy to see the old tapestry fabric finally find its place

  • @heatherbanyay
    @heatherbanyay ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The house is coming along so well. Everything is just you two. I'm so happy to see the cats are looooving the new house and space, just like I'm sure you two are.

  • @alonedemon1467
    @alonedemon1467 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Rachel and jun make my day so much better ,
    I love you guys keep going 😭❤️

  • @dawnho7744
    @dawnho7744 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that corner. And I couldn't stop giggling at the cats while watching, especially at Nagi!

  • @willmariegirona2911
    @willmariegirona2911 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how you compliment each other and love the balance between you guys. It's been a pleasure watching you grow through out the years and now seeing you work in your cat house, super kawaii 💖. Blessings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🙏🏻❤

  • @yazajag
    @yazajag ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Such a beautiful nook very かわいい
    I love DIY home improvements and also the entertaining friendship of crazy kittens. Great job 👏🏽🐈 💕

  • @Laura_Darkspear
    @Laura_Darkspear ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These renovation videos are so chill, they make me so happy to watch. 😊 You guys have the best sense of humor too. 😆

  • @PerfectPride
    @PerfectPride ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As someone who lives in a very tourism heavy state and works in realty, people owning multiple homes is not unheard of to me. 😂 (though I can only ever dream of having two homes!!)
    anyway, the nook came out amazing! It looks so nice. 😻

  • @annonone93
    @annonone93 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    have you heard of kigoroshi? I saw it in a video where the cuts are made smaller than the joining wood and then water and some light hammering is used to bind the joints (two pieces of wood) together without nails or glue. It's really cool

  • @heartlacies
    @heartlacies ปีที่แล้ว +13

    From Sharla's video to Rachel and Jun, I'm being fed today 😊❤

    • @area51l
      @area51l ปีที่แล้ว

      I just finished watching Sharla's video before seeing this one too lol

    • @Nicolinka19
      @Nicolinka19 ปีที่แล้ว

      saaame lol

  • @stephim7399
    @stephim7399 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow I couldn't guess how they were going to use it at the beginning of the video, but in min 16:33 when I saw the results I loved it so much ! And the light fixture is perfect to give that modern vibe with the traditional shoji doors. Great work interior designers Rachel & Jun ;) Looking forward to seeing the other projects you did around the house and see the final tour of course

  • @laurhhhhn
    @laurhhhhn ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ahh the shoji screens turned out beautiful! I also got the Sakuraco Kyoto moon festival box using ur guys code!! The yuzu dorayaki and the animal cookies were definitely my favorite. I also absolutely love the dish it’s so pretty :’)

  • @TheKriksii
    @TheKriksii ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i cant stop smiling, these videos and seeing the cats just makes me happy. thank you for creating and sharing.

  • @TheLobstersoup
    @TheLobstersoup ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've never seen anyone spraypaint in their house, inside a tent :) Very creative video.
    And gz on getting Sakuraco to sponsor. I think you represent them very well.
    Nagi is such a weirdo. All around great editing using the shoji doors and a great result.

  • @procastination_is_my_passi4182
    @procastination_is_my_passi4182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's kind of sweet that a little bit of the spirit of the old house lives through the old shoji doors, what a great way to connect the old and the new

  • @Crazt
    @Crazt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Having just installed a new LED in my parents, kitchen and watched Technology Connections about modern single use LED fixtures that easy install system is amazing! Why isn't "USB" systems more common for electrical fixtures!

  • @sharezerglazedilao2329
    @sharezerglazedilao2329 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love the way you upcycled the shoji doors and spray painted it black! 🖤 And I burst out laughing at @15:13 when Jun tried to clean the floor with Haku!
    P.S. Its also really nice to hear you saying "I love you" to each other! Aw...

  • @croppedcargoshorts
    @croppedcargoshorts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you just installed that ceiling light is blowing my mind

  • @ImpishBratt
    @ImpishBratt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the cat friendly stairs and scratch wheel. Very cool place.

  • @Kira_Yoshikage959
    @Kira_Yoshikage959 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AWWWW HINAAAA
    I MISS HER SO MUUUCH
    Also that Nagi zoom wow...

  • @alyson8990
    @alyson8990 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great recycle of the screens. The decoration of the alcove is lovely.🌸

  • @brandonday2494
    @brandonday2494 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing on TH-cam makes me happier than when you guys upload. Y'all are too cute, and your cats are famous movie stars in my book. Great to see more of the house and all the cat pathways. Looks like it all turned out fantastic. The shoji screens turned out really well. Really nice little nook.

  • @bethanyt2537
    @bethanyt2537 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly, I just really want a tour of all the cat runs throughout the house, it’s such a cool concept.

  • @antsuh.a.h3637
    @antsuh.a.h3637 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always watch trough your sponsorships just because I wish I could buy one of those boxes, but it's a bit out of my budjet

  • @emilysimoneau
    @emilysimoneau ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's a beautiful place to put sweet baby Hina!!

  • @dawsie
    @dawsie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Rachel 7 Jun, love the make over of the screens I have a room divider with the paper used but will be changing it to have family pictures in each square.
    Rachel this is a trick I learned years ago to help me stay cooler, get some tops made of linen and wear under your bra’s it has a wicking affect and will keep you feeling dry all day long. This is something they use to do in the past as the linen under shirt would be washed all the time but corsets or in your case a bra would not need washing after one wear. Linen is good for keeping you cooler and dryer.

  • @mariahhobbs775
    @mariahhobbs775 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the upcycling! Make sure to seal the wood so the spray paint doesn't transfer/stain the obi. I made that mistake once with a piece of fabric (thankfully it wasn't anything special)

  • @jovi-raver9643
    @jovi-raver9643 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wait... I thought this was the house that was there before the new one you had made. That's SUPER COOL!! You got it MADE!

    • @jovi-raver9643
      @jovi-raver9643 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      6:00 Awww Nagi's being super cute, and just wants pets. He's like PET ME!

  • @kristakirby3269
    @kristakirby3269 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so happy that Rachel looks so happy and healthy these days 💜💜💜

  • @msaditu
    @msaditu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous!
    The cats running on that wheel can generate electricity. 😉

  • @constance1681
    @constance1681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:33 was a perfect shot poki matches the shoji doors 😄😄

  • @midnightvision
    @midnightvision ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many good cat moments in this video! And I love how the alcove turned out. Very cozy. You have such good upcycling ideas.

  • @ClicaNao
    @ClicaNao ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wish i could get this kind of doors in my country hehe

  • @Ace_Maus
    @Ace_Maus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Between the wood Frankenstein, Nagi's fear of Darth Rachel contrasted with Haku being clingy, and the actual results, this was a pleasant rollercoaster of entertainment.

  • @Nicole-bb2sg
    @Nicole-bb2sg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suggestion for possibly stopping Poki from eating your bonsai: a tray or pot of wheatgrass and or oats that the cats can much on. I did it with mine to stop him from eating my spider plants and now he doesn’t even bother with any of my plants. Also good for cat digestion.

  • @area51l
    @area51l ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Also it warms the depths of my cold, cold heart to see Pichi feeling so happy and safe with you guys! You gave her a second chance at life

  • @lastofthestarmakers
    @lastofthestarmakers ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are always so wholesome and lovely and wonderful. From the cats to the jokes to the dynamic between the two of you: thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

  • @cherrytree987
    @cherrytree987 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:50 Poki looks like he is imprisoned hahaha

  • @lisagogal261
    @lisagogal261 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently discovered you. I have a dear friend that lives in Morioka in the Iwate prefecture. We went to the same college in the USA. We both got degrees in Interior Architecture. You make me feel closer to her and I am a cat lover. I have six rescues. Thank you! I love watching you and seeing your adventures in your new home.