It’s beginning to look like the twins are starting to dislike being filmed at times. I hope this gets honored. Of course we all love to see their progress, but not at the cost of them missing out on privacy like many teens want and need.
We have a running agreement that whenever there's something they don't want on Life in Japan, they just say so and it's no problem. There are times when they say "Please don't put that on Life in Japan." And so there's a number of things you don't end up seeing! There are other things they are like "You've got to put this in Life in Japan!" and it often goes in :)
Thank you all for sharing your lives with us all! I found your channel during 2020 while stuck at home and it has brought me so much joy. I look forward to every Friday morning when I can sit down with a cup of coffee and catch up with the Reutters. Wishing you all the very best from Minnesota!
Hello! as always i enjoy all your videos and I can relate to your situation with the twins, I have 2 daughters 1 just turned 15 and the other is 12 and you probably heard this words from the twins “Dad-Mom we want to have our privacy”. This is when you realized that they are no longer little kids anymore and they are growing up. You have a beautiful family keep doing a good work. GOD Willing i hope in a not so distant future my family and i could travel to Japan and meet you all at Paz church GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed the video. Loved that you start the day by having devotional time with your family. Seems the teens wanted a break from camera, but I might be wrong.
So I just found this channel. All I have is appreciation and love!!! I am very interested in seeing all walks of life and this really struck a cool chord with me. I'm not religious but it was cool seeing how you fit your beliefs into daily life. Also, it's very cool seeing the linguistic aspects fit in. I'm an American guy, and ive always wondered how being bilingual fits into a different lifestyle to mine. This is just awesome all around. And im a sucker for good parenting. I would wish good things for you all, but I don't need to! You're all doing so well and I genuinely deep down believe goid things await the lot of you, despite the ups and downs that will arise off camera. Much love!
Such a good video. Been having. Rough morning and you guys put a smile on my face as ways. Spring Break starts for my kids today so we are excited for that!! 🎉
I’m glad you want to showcase your life in Japan & I’ve been really enjoying it❣️ it seems like the girls are hitting a age where they don’t want to be videotaped as much- I think it would be a great idea to communicate to set boundaries with them & respect their opinions🤍
We have all of those boundaries set - the girls get complete freedom to say "put this in" or "don't put this in." And they often say both! There's a number of things that don't end up in Life in Japan at their request. But there's a number of things that they ask to put into it too.
The last time Ruetter's parents came to Japan was four or five years ago, right? I remember Sarah-chan picking them up at the airport with Daddy. Grandmother liked "gyoza", right? Also, the video of you going to Harajuku, Omotesando and Kurazushi with your family and your parents really warmed my heart.✨☺️ I really sympathized with your words that happiness is overflowing in a casual daily life.🙏
Certainly, every ordinary day is happy, and when you understand that, you feel happy in nothing. Still, I envy you that the whole family is getting along and having a good time. 👍
I like watching your peaceful life. My daughter also student, so I spend weekdays similar with you. Chat, laugh, prepare for school, and say "Goodbye" We should take care of this usual life!!
Love your family and I’m watching from the USA. I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My hubby and I also read the Gospel in the morning ! I read the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. My American husband read the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. We bless our food and we pray in the first day in the morning. You are teaching the most important thing which is we are and they are children of our Father in Heaven ( God ) We believe that His only begotten Son is Jesus Christ who sacrificed for us to take our sins. Love your family ❤🙏😊!
@@LIJ Yeah. I always loved the artwork mostly when I was a kid! I had a classmate in elementary school who always brought her huge Franklin collection and we would all borrow a book from her during reading time.
The secret of your success is obeying Deut 6:7. When you invite God's presence into your day you open the door to his blessings. Every Christian family should follow your example. I still remember my Dad tickling us kids. Ah memories.
Here they are (in their current form): I am the head and not the tail I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength The joy of the Lord is my strength I have the mind of Christ I am beautiful inside and out, full of the Holy Spirit I am blessed to be a blessing
Just caught up on all the videos I didn't have a chance to watch since I was dead tired after work. I MISSED OUT ON A LOT. Joshua got taller and twins are hitting puberty, omg, btw my mom always says, that puberty lasts a while for us girls, so good luck guys! Sometimes even until are 20s! just joking. no-but seriously. it's just starting, and I relate with their attitude so much, but now looking back, I think to myself, I could have just said, "stop taking photos of me, I'm not in the mood, etc." But jeez your twins are so well behaved.
I'm from Portland Oregon love 😂 your videos makes me 😅 and bless the day..I love this video bec your wife friend name jessi 😮 like me..I like shabu and sushi belt I hope one day go Japan I'm was born in sassebo my dad in navy...my mom is Okinawa hope one day you guys go there..like I'm there watching Japan..life..arigato gozaimasu..bless you
@@LIJ I think the Japanese who are translating this video are aware. It is against the rules to jump up and down in high-rise buildings in Japan. The residents on the floor below you are suffering from a seismic intensity 6 quake. In order to jump, I recommend going to the park or returning to the previous house.
There are walking groups, but we live so close we don't need one! ha ha. Sarah's job with the Kotatsu is to keep it clean (because most of the mess is hers anyway)
Just curious, How come the kids can wear regular clothes to school an then other times they have to wear uniforms? Do they have special days they can wear regular clothes? I lived in Japan for a few years a long time ago an always thought they had to wear uniforms everyday. Thanks for sharing your family with us here on You Tube. I always look forward to Fridays so I can see them.
Are your twin going to any Juku (private school)? If not, why don't they join any Bukatsu (after-school activity)? It would become good memory of Japanese school later or you may be able to find any special ability that they live on.
@@ruthreutter8355 It's like typical Japanese anime but seems too much. But you can see each one's preference by which of twin chose which Bukatsu now, can't you?
Seems like the kids have lots or responsibilities. Did you have the same amount growing up? I know Japan runs people into the ground with work which is sad to see.
That's true that people can adapt anywhere to live. Even thou Japan is not a Christian country, you guys are living a truthful and faithful life. Even thou I sort of disagree with playing video games and liking pokemon, still, the way you teach kids about God, discipline them, and tell them how to live faithfully is amazing. Because many people become so religious and only live by the book, therefore they scare people away and make God look angry/religious. One smart guy once said, "Religion is opium for the nation, while faith is life." I started to believe in God at 16 years old, and until this day I always have God in my life, and able to enjoy it. Thank you for the content, and for being open about your faith. America, unfortunately, has forgotten God, and it becomes harder to sober up people because of all the propaganda about LGBT and abortions. Seeing your videos, makes me believe that hope is always a seed for victory.
生活に信仰が溶け込んでいるというのは素晴らしいことですね。
私は信仰の対象こそ皆さんとは違いますが、その姿勢から学ばされます。
ありがとうございます。
20代30代と歳を重ねると本当にこの映像が幸せに満ち溢れてるなと感じるはず…！！！小さい家に川の字で寝ていた幼少期を思い出します😭😭
いつもの一日ですが何もなく家族の顔を見るだけでいいですよねー
It’s beginning to look like the twins are starting to dislike being filmed at times. I hope this gets honored. Of course we all love to see their progress, but not at the cost of them missing out on privacy like many teens want and need.
We have a running agreement that whenever there's something they don't want on Life in Japan, they just say so and it's no problem. There are times when they say "Please don't put that on Life in Japan." And so there's a number of things you don't end up seeing! There are other things they are like "You've got to put this in Life in Japan!" and it often goes in :)
EXACTLY 👍🥺
@@LIJ that is wonderful!!! I love seeing anything the kids want to show us!!!😊
What a great family. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.
Looking forward to seeing the Easter video
Thank you all for sharing your lives with us all! I found your channel during 2020 while stuck at home and it has brought me so much joy. I look forward to every Friday morning when I can sit down with a cup of coffee and catch up with the Reutters. Wishing you all the very best from Minnesota!
Thanks Lindsey!
Good video. Thanks! 😊
Glad you liked it!
Hello! as always i enjoy all your videos and I can relate to your situation with the twins, I have 2 daughters 1 just turned 15 and the other is 12 and you probably heard this words from the twins “Dad-Mom we want to have our privacy”. This is when you realized that they are no longer little kids anymore and they are growing up. You have a beautiful family keep doing a good work. GOD Willing i hope in a not so distant future my family and i could travel to Japan and meet you all at Paz church GOD BLESS YOU.
Another amazing Friday morning I can’t wait to see the grandparents in next weeks video ❤ thanks for sharing your lives with us
Been watching you guys for a while but this is like the most realest best video. Thank you so much for sharing, it's wholesome
Thank you so much for the nice video. Your family is AWESOME. !!
Hi there
I really enjoy watching vlogs of east-southeast Asia, life in Japan is very different from where I live in the uk. Thanks for making these.
Thanks for watching!
The declarations were such a lovely surprise. I was raised with them too. Wishing all of you nothing but joy and success!
Thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed the video. Loved that you start the day by having devotional time with your family. Seems the teens wanted a break from camera, but I might be wrong.
Yes- at the end of the day, everyone is ready for a break from the camera (including me! Ha ha!)
So I just found this channel. All I have is appreciation and love!!! I am very interested in seeing all walks of life and this really struck a cool chord with me. I'm not religious but it was cool seeing how you fit your beliefs into daily life. Also, it's very cool seeing the linguistic aspects fit in. I'm an American guy, and ive always wondered how being bilingual fits into a different lifestyle to mine. This is just awesome all around. And im a sucker for good parenting. I would wish good things for you all, but I don't need to! You're all doing so well and I genuinely deep down believe goid things await the lot of you, despite the ups and downs that will arise off camera. Much love!
Wow- thanks for sharing - we appreciate it.
@@LIJh
Another heartwarming video ❤😊
Such a good video. Been having. Rough morning and you guys put a smile on my face as ways. Spring Break starts for my kids today so we are excited for that!! 🎉
We are also excited about spring break!!
Ruth, enjoy the time with your family 🥰
マルイ、ダイアナ、ワシントン靴のレディースシューズは小さいから大きいまでサイズが豊富です。もし機会がありましたら試してみてください😊
Thanks! I’ll look for those!
I’m glad you want to showcase your life in Japan & I’ve been really enjoying it❣️ it seems like the girls are hitting a age where they don’t want to be videotaped as much- I think it would be a great idea to communicate to set boundaries with them & respect their opinions🤍
We have all of those boundaries set - the girls get complete freedom to say "put this in" or "don't put this in." And they often say both! There's a number of things that don't end up in Life in Japan at their request. But there's a number of things that they ask to put into it too.
@@LIJ I’m so happy to hear that, your daughters are very lucky to have you!
The last time Ruetter's parents came to Japan was four or five years ago, right? I remember Sarah-chan picking them up at the airport with Daddy. Grandmother liked "gyoza", right? Also, the video of you going to Harajuku, Omotesando and Kurazushi with your family and your parents really warmed my heart.✨☺️ I really sympathized with your words that happiness is overflowing in a casual daily life.🙏
You remember well!
あなたの幸せは生涯続きそうですね★
Certainly, every ordinary day is happy, and when you understand that, you feel happy in nothing. Still, I envy you that the whole family is getting along and having a good time. 👍
Love seeing how you spend your day. God bless you all.
I like watching your peaceful life.
My daughter also student, so I spend weekdays similar with you.
Chat, laugh, prepare for school, and say "Goodbye"
We should take care of this usual life!!
As a devote otaku, i gotta give a round of applause to joshua's smash bros theme piano performance! that was awesome haha! keep it up buddy.
I was amazed - he just sat down and played it!
平凡な日々は退屈でつまらない。でも病気や何かトラブルが起きた時、初めて平凡な日々が良かったと思うものです。これからも仲の良い家族を。🥰😄🤗🇺🇸🇯🇵
ボードにやることを書いておくのは良いアイデアですね👍
ウクライナにも「ありふれた生活が一日も早く訪れますように」🙏
Love your family and I’m watching from the USA. I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My hubby and I also read the Gospel in the morning ! I read the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. My American husband read the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. We bless our food and we pray in the first day in the morning. You are teaching the most important thing which is we are and they are children of our Father in Heaven ( God )
We believe that His only begotten Son is Jesus Christ who sacrificed for us to take our sins. Love your family ❤🙏😊!
I remember Berenstain Bears. Have they ever heard of the Franklin The Turtle books?
We have not! Is that a favorite of yours?
@@LIJ Yeah. I always loved the artwork mostly when I was a kid! I had a classmate in elementary school who always brought her huge Franklin collection and we would all borrow a book from her during reading time.
@@LIJ They also made a cartoon of it too. Big in Canada.
Dude that unlocked some core memories- “Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes.”
The secret of your success is obeying Deut 6:7. When you invite God's presence into your day you open the door to his blessings. Every Christian family should follow your example. I still remember my Dad tickling us kids. Ah memories.
omg happy to comeback and watch your channel. Been minor cause of school work. This video was so comforting. I miss Japan. haven't been since 2019.
Hope you can come back sometime :)
@@LIJ I will make sure of it.
タイトルが良いね!
"Homework is my hobby!"
"I thought you said homework is your hobby!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤
And we have video to prove it!! Ha ha!
@@LIJ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That Duolingo score is impressive! I hit day 87 today 😖 I have a long way to go before I set foot in Japan lol
Ha ha! I never would have imagined I'd have such a number. I hit 1,000 (since we filmed this)
@@LIJ Nice! Quadruple digits 👍🏻
ルースさん「口座振替（こうざふりかえ」は使っていますか？電気、ガス、水道料金などは銀行や郵便局の口座から自動引き落としを使うことが出来ます。アメリカにはない仕組みと聞いています。これを使うと毎月、郵便局やコンビニに行って支払う必要がなくなり便利です。
I do for some things but my health insurance, juku, and some other things are still paper payments.
@@ruthreutter8355 そうだったのですね。ありがとう。
ピアノ上手ですね！
エヴァンげエリオンは見なきゃ、 天使あるから。I hope you can find what you're looking for in Japan. 頑張って。
Could you share the list declarations you've come up with in the comments or a blog post?
Here they are (in their current form):
I am the head and not the tail
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
I have the mind of Christ
I am beautiful inside and out, full of the Holy Spirit
I am blessed to be a blessing
Just caught up on all the videos I didn't have a chance to watch since I was dead tired after work. I MISSED OUT ON A LOT. Joshua got taller and twins are hitting puberty, omg, btw my mom always says, that puberty lasts a while for us girls, so good luck guys! Sometimes even until are 20s!
just joking. no-but seriously. it's just starting, and I relate with their attitude so much, but now looking back, I think to myself, I could have just said, "stop taking photos of me, I'm not in the mood, etc." But jeez your twins are so well behaved.
サラちゃん可愛い
Oh I'm 54 my bday 🎂 pretty soon but people say I don't look turning 55😮 I don't feel 55 I feel like 45..bless ya😂❤😊
I'm from Portland Oregon love 😂 your videos makes me 😅 and bless the day..I love this video bec your wife friend name jessi 😮 like me..I like shabu and sushi belt I hope one day go Japan I'm was born in sassebo my dad in navy...my mom is Okinawa hope one day you guys go there..like I'm there watching Japan..life..arigato gozaimasu..bless you
Hey who do y’all recommend for the kids worship dancing?
We really like Gateway Kids - they have some great stuff!
@@LIJ I think the Japanese who are translating this video are aware. It is against the rules to jump up and down in high-rise buildings in Japan. The residents on the floor below you are suffering from a seismic intensity 6 quake. In order to jump, I recommend going to the park or returning to the previous house.
Do the kids still have the school walking groups? And what is Sarah's job with the Kotatsu?
There are walking groups, but we live so close we don't need one! ha ha. Sarah's job with the Kotatsu is to keep it clean (because most of the mess is hers anyway)
What time does school end for your kids? I feel like we barely have any time to do anything except eat dinner and piano practice before bed 😂
In Japan, that's how some days go. Many days they don't get home until 6:00!
Just curious, How come the kids can wear regular clothes to school an then other times they have to wear uniforms? Do they have special days they can wear regular clothes? I lived in Japan for a few years a long time ago an always thought they had to wear uniforms everyday. Thanks for sharing your family with us here on You Tube. I always look forward to Fridays so I can see them.
In the public school system, elementary school wears regular clothes. Middle school has uniforms (suit type for normal, sports uniforms for clubs).
いいね！❤
What do the girls study at cram school? How often do they go vs Japanese students?
They study Japanese. They go once a week. Their close friends also go once a week.
Thank you Ruth .
What domininaton of church is Paz church? Is it non-denominational?
Paz Church is a mainline evangelical church.
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Are your twin going to any Juku (private school)? If not, why don't they join any Bukatsu (after-school activity)? It would become good memory of Japanese school later or you may be able to find any special ability that they live on.
They are in juku and bukatsu
I can imagine that’s hard work. I hear it can get pretty intense in JHS.
@@ruthreutter8355 It's like typical Japanese anime but seems too much. But you can see each one's preference by which of twin chose which Bukatsu now, can't you?
I am from Thailand , Do you like Thailand ? Welcome to Bangkok Thailand
We have two fun videos from Thailand - we had a blast and would go again! th-cam.com/video/HdGh6alYcqk/w-d-xo.html
What "game" is the family dancing to, the worship one? Please
Gateway Kids has GREAT songs!
@@LIJ than you so much
Awww I wish my parent read to me ;-;
Seems like the kids have lots or responsibilities. Did you have the same amount growing up? I know Japan runs people into the ground with work which is sad to see.
楽しそうですがAmerican life in Japanですね。
私たち家族の "Life in Japan "ですね。
いつも優しいパパママですが、お子様たちを叱ることはありますか？
あるとしたら、どんな時でしょうか？
いつも優しいパパママですが、お子様たちを叱ることはありますか？
あるとしたら、どんな時でしょうか？
日本語字幕お願い😢
日本語字幕があります！ でも、オンにする必要があります。
日本の学園生活は大変ですね。昔と今とでは随分と変わりました。これもSNSの普及ですね。
準備や用意するのも沢山で、これは親御さんも学校の先生も同じようです。何か子供に問題が有れば、直ぐに責任の所在が学校側へ行きます。
家庭側の問題であっても、全て学校側へ丸投げの姿勢が多いです。となれば、責任の負担を少なくするように学校側も予備対策をします。
それが沢山の連絡や、規制だったりします。生きづらい学校生活だと思いますね。確かに安全では在るようですが。
教師を辞める人も多く、教師を目指す人も少なくなっています。日本の教育界は全てが良いとは思えないですよ。
ライター家は興味ないかも知れないがWBCのヌートバーを見て気が付くと勝手にジョシュアと重ねて見ていた(笑)
Ruth の shoes size wa nan senchi desuka?
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子供達は食べ盛りで、お菓子の取り合いになりませんか？名前を書いてないと、兄弟のお菓子食べたとかケンカになりませんか？私の子供時代はそれでケンカになりました。
僕は妻と朝キスをしていないので長生き出来ないかもしれません😢
That's true that people can adapt anywhere to live. Even thou Japan is not a Christian country, you guys are living a truthful and faithful life. Even thou I sort of disagree with playing video games and liking pokemon, still, the way you teach kids about God, discipline them, and tell them how to live faithfully is amazing. Because many people become so religious and only live by the book, therefore they scare people away and make God look angry/religious. One smart guy once said, "Religion is opium for the nation, while faith is life." I started to believe in God at 16 years old, and until this day I always have God in my life, and able to enjoy it. Thank you for the content, and for being open about your faith. America, unfortunately, has forgotten God, and it becomes harder to sober up people because of all the propaganda about LGBT and abortions. Seeing your videos, makes me believe that hope is always a seed for victory.
Dude calm down and chill your life
@@user-hg4sz4mt2k I'm pretty calm man, comments exist to express thoughts, so I did it. There is nothing offensive there ✨
God doesn't exist and is a fairy tale for the ignorant.
You guys have to much to do during the day.