My experience moving to Japan & the culture shock.. | STORY TIME

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  • i say we moved on 2018 but correct year is 2008!!!

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  • @noeticsquint1700
    @noeticsquint1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Sarah, would like to make a “Story time” video request. The year abroad in the Philippines, would love to hear about all your discoveries and stories from that life experience that year.
    Also since you asked for additional questions for the 50 facts about Sarah C.
    1. What has been the happiest time in your life so far - meaning a time span of at least 3 to 6 months that still live in your memory to this day and always makes you smile when you think of that time
    2. Do you ever plan to live ( in the future ) somewhere other than Japan. *Return to US someday etc.
    3. What if any place would you like to visit that’s part of a must see “bucket list” you have. Example Country - culture etc.
    4. If you could live anywhere in the world and money wasn’t a factor. Where would you choose to live and why?
    5. What pet / animal would have - if you had one.

  • @GJ-ly1mv
    @GJ-ly1mv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here are some questions for you Sarah:
    1. What was your major in university?
    2. Which city were you born in the US?
    3. What are your hobbies?
    4. What books do you like to read?
    5. What is your birth sign?
    6. What places have you traveled to?
    7. Do you play any musical instruments?
    8. What sibling do you get along with the best?
    9. What are your favorite musical groups or artists?
    10. How long did it take you to learn Japanese?
    11. What High School did you attend?
    12. What university did you attend?
    13. Relatives in other countries?
    14. Your birthdate?
    15. How tall are you?
    16. What kind of movies do you like?
    17. What are your favorite movies?
    18. What was your favorite subject(s) in school in the US and Japan?
    19. What club activities did you participate in at school in Japan?
    20. What is your ethnicity?
    21. Does both your mom and dad speak English or do they speak only Japanese?
    22. What languages do you speak?
    23. Where did you go in the Philippines for a year?
    24. Did you learn Tagalog in the Philippines?
    25. What sights did you see in the Philippines?
    26. What were your favorite foods in the Philippines?
    27. What plans, if any, do you have for the future?
    28. Did your plans change from when you were in the United States to when you immigrated to Japan(what you wanted to be when you grew up and so forth)?
    29. Have you ever had any pets and which one was your favorite?
    30. Is Sarah Choi your TH-cam name and if so, what's your real name?
    31. What are your favorite TH-cam channels?
    32. Did you have any favorite subjects in university?
    33. What did you do for fun in university?
    34. What are your favorite restaurants or do you prefer coffee shops?
    35. What are your biggest fears?
    36. What sports have you played?
    37. Have you tried any extreme sports (ex. sky diving, scuba diving, rock climbing)?
    38. What is your religion?
    39. Are you going to go for a masters degree or another bachelor's?
    40. What jobs have you had in the past?
    I hope that these aren't too many questions for you Sarah, and if I have more I'll write them down here.

  • @hellojaszy
    @hellojaszy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So proud of you for who you’ve become! 😊

  • @tenzin1563
    @tenzin1563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love these videos, keep it up ! ❤️💖

  • @mavisxk
    @mavisxk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching your story time video, it feels like a time for me to wind down and listen to my friend talking :)

  • @johnstupy3105
    @johnstupy3105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't ever worry about the subject matter. It's your personality that makes it so interesting.

  • @lilysng9118
    @lilysng9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel! And a few questions 🥰: What is your favorite place in Japan? What is your best memory in Japan? What is your favorite creative thing to do?

  • @Gamer8451
    @Gamer8451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can so much relate to "lookin like Japanese but not speaking Japanese" . I feel you Sarah

  • @921DARKKNIGHT
    @921DARKKNIGHT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    -what do you think of tokyo
    -major in uni
    -do u listen to Japanese music
    -fav sibling
    -country you want to visit/live in
    -anime?
    -city vs countryside
    -fav food

  • @hiuwingchan
    @hiuwingchan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Sarah, I have a few random questions for the 30/50 facts about me video, hope this helps ;)
    1) What major did you study? Is it related to your job?
    2) How tall are you?
    3) Any fun childhood memories? (eg. crushing bugs when you were little, that was funny >v

  • @basicallyme.
    @basicallyme. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video . I really liked the topic.
    Ok just a few *cough* things I'm curious about: How old are you? What do you like about your company? How did your family react to you wanting to move out? Do you live far from your family, and do your siblings visit often? Do you think you'd visit the U.S. in the next few years? Do you plan on furthering your education. What was your major in college, and what's your field of work. Do you think you'd stay in Japan or are you thinking about living in other countries either short or long term? Are you more comfortable speaking English, Japanese, or a mix? How good/bad is your Korean?

  • @miyokim2233
    @miyokim2233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find your videos somewhat comforting...please keep making this kind of videos for us! My question to you is that what are your personal goals you wanna achieve in your 20' and 30's?

  • @gliccet
    @gliccet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing Sarah 🙂
    Btw u learned Japanese faster than Steph right ? 😂 Say hellow for Steph 😘

  • @water3694
    @water3694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got hooked on the Steph's vlog because of watching the one about your family living in new York and living in a homeless shelter. I think maybe someone being born while living in the homeless shelter That was interesting.

  • @rossdavis428
    @rossdavis428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here are 2 questions for you, Sarah:
    1. What is your favorite aspect about living in Japan VS. living in USA, and why is that your favorite aspect?
    2. I noticed that your eyes have big irises; are those contact lenses or are your irises naturally that big?

  • @skylinrg
    @skylinrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really happy cause I feel like that's the topic I requested :) even though your stories were pretty sad...
    for your next video on you, here's one.
    I think I started watching Steph's videos back when she was studying in Korea, not sure. My question for you would be, what is your relationship to Korea? as in did you ever lived there for more than a month, do you ever wish to/plan on spending longer time there, how's your Korean, etc. Thank you!
    PS. I've seen some people commenting along the lines of Steph and you look alike... and I remember stories of 7/11 people mixing you up. I can't really see it lol I mean sure we can tell you're related but all 7 of yall look pretty different to one another to me idk js.

    • @skylinrg
      @skylinrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another question, why did you remove your older videos? what if I ever need to fix my shrunken sweater again?

  • @thomas5606
    @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic story time Sarah✌
    You could easily make it a multi-episode serial👍
    I'll definitely come up with some questions for your 3050Q-ep' ...

    • @thomas5606
      @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some random Q's for you:
      - How come you came up with the idea to start your own channel?
      - and what was your expectations with it? ...and after ¾ year on YT?
      - and what is your expectations or goals for the next 1...2...3...5 years?
      - Could you see yourself as full time TH-cam creator some day?
      - Is it more time consuming than you expected?
      - How much time does it takes you to shoot /edit/ upload a vlog?
      - Fast internet speed isn't always given in Japan; how is yours?

    • @thomas5606
      @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More Q's:
      So you were around 10 years old when you came to Japan
      - How long did it take for you learn Japanese to a degree where it wasn't holding you back and you didn't think about it anymore?
      - When you were in the US did all of you only use engelsk including your parents?
      - How much engelsk vs Japanese do you speak among yourself in the family..friends ect.?
      - Your thoughts... which language do they "default" to?
      - Beaing in Japan for so long and not always using English... how good would you rate your own English skills now compared to earlier?
      - And how would you rate the English skills of your siblings / family (if you're index 100 they're .... )?
      - Can you see a different in what you are saying. If you in an similar situations and context are using Japanese vs English? Some situations you always use the one instead of the other?
      - Do you speak any other languages?
      - Do you want to learn any new languages / which ones?
      - What do you miss the most from the US and maybe don't miss?
      - Have you ever thought about how You and your family would have turnedout... If you didn't moved to Japan or if you had moved back at some point?
      - Could you see yourself returning to the US someday or moving to other countries like Steph?

    • @thomas5606
      @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More Q's:
      - Which countries have you visited (vacations studies ect)?
      - Which countries is on your top 5 list to visit and why?
      - Where will you go on your next vacation (when the world returns to normal)?
      - When you go on vacation... what do you like or prefer to do (top 5 things)?
      - When you was back in the US did you go on any family vacation?
      - And any family vacation while in Japan?

    • @thomas5606
      @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More Q's:
      - If you were to be isolated in room on an abandoned desert island - what would you pack in your bag? like things most important to you or something you couldn't be without.
      - What is the best gift you have ever gotten (birthday Christmas ect)?
      And what is on your wishlist?
      - What is the gift that you always wanted or wished for ... but never got?
      - Beaing a big family you don't necessarily connect or like all your siblings on the same level. How is your relationship and level of interactions with your siblings?
      - If you had a time machine and could go back in time and change one thing... what would it be?

    • @thomas5606
      @thomas5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More Q's:
      - Top5 best food?
      - Top 5 Worst food?
      - Favorite snack?
      - Are you fit (doing sports/ training/ running/ biking ect) or are you more a "couch potato"?
      - if you and your sister were challenged to a speed eating competition... how would win?
      - Top 5 best movies 🎬 and/or books 📚?
      - How come that you decide to get a driver's license as the first sibling to do so?
      - And are you a good driver? ... (is there a story about the family car and a little "wups"¿?
      - How is/ has the pandemic affected You and life in Japan. What is your experience with restrictions... vaccine... testing... ect?
      - Do you want more question? Lol😇

  • @muimuisroom9082
    @muimuisroom9082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your story! Glad to hear you're in a better place now :)) my question is: if you read books, do you tend to read japanese or english books? :0

  • @ghanimazt
    @ghanimazt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Sarah.. what are your plans for the future? Where do you see yourself? ^-^

  • @skylinrg
    @skylinrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeeeeeeeeeee

  • @amier-a2188
    @amier-a2188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo ~ Sarah~

  • @goforbadevilbad9639
    @goforbadevilbad9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your dream job?
    What is your actual job?
    Does Japan respect women in the workplace?
    Do you know any other TH-camrs outside of your family?
    Love your videos and life stories.

  • @rinkatokata1993
    @rinkatokata1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im just curious but the boys(your brothers) dont speak any english now, do they ? I do understand they went to japan super young so they basically grow up speaking Japanese. 😎

  • @DarleneMW
    @DarleneMW 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You moved in 2018 or 2008? I thought Steph said she was around 14 or 15 when she was in Japan.

    • @SarahChoi
      @SarahChoi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg… yes I have been getting this question a lot.. it’s 2008😭😭

  • @tkondaks
    @tkondaks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two questions. When you were in Indonesia with Steph, you tried Durian and you hated it. Your body even shaked. Have you tried it since? I love Durian!
    Also: am I the only one who finds it difficult to tell you apart from your sister Chie? Do people ever think you're twins?

  • @gabesantiago3074
    @gabesantiago3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Lieutenant Columbo would say... "Just one question!" - Will you return to doing vlogs on crime stories, specifically serial killers; and on ghost stories and ghost related stories; i.e. supernatural mysteries, or are you forgoing these types of stories due to their dark nature? . . . Well, maybe a few more inquiries, if not plain questions; Here goes!: Now that you've reached your 1st anniversary on TH-cam, tell us what you think about where you started . . . where you are now . . . and tell us about what you expected versus what you've experienced?! . . .
    B.T.W. - Congrats, Sarah On Your 1st Anniversary On You Tube! . . . ✌🥳 📸 🎥 🎬 🎞 💻 🖥 📡 🎂 - You're Amazing! 👍😉 ❤

  • @sugestyendang2643
    @sugestyendang2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe you should said " .. when we move at '2009' 10th dec, ..." which is at 5th grader would be 9 or 10 yo ( on other video i believe your's birth year is around 1999 🙏 )

    • @sugestyendang2643
      @sugestyendang2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a brilliant idea when we watched you draws grandpa life story on visual timelines 👍🌟

  • @enigmaticfeeling8312
    @enigmaticfeeling8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever been to Korea or know how to speak Korean? ^_^

  • @tkondaks
    @tkondaks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did I hear that right...you moved to Japan on December 10, 2018? Can't be right. 2:40

    • @SarahChoi
      @SarahChoi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omgggg it’s 2008!!!!

    • @gabesantiago3074
      @gabesantiago3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SarahChoi - Grandma! ha ha ♥

  • @gabesantiago3074
    @gabesantiago3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In light of all you went through, Sarah, from a young age, to where you are now, "old", ha ha ha, ♥ I find you to be amazing, strong and compassionate, as well as really, really smart! . . . There's a famous quote from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche ... "Out Of Life's School Of War, What Does Not Kill Me, Makes Me Stronger." . . .
    私があなたを知れば知るほど、あなたがどれほど珍しく、特別で、素晴らしいかを実感します!. . . 私があなたをとても愛しているのは不思議ではありませんか!. . . 愛してます!♥ ♥

  • @nathanwhite704
    @nathanwhite704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, I can see how no one could relate to the religious side of your up bringing regardless of the fact that 1% of the population is christian. The unification church is totally bizarre and as Chiho said its a christian clt.

    • @gabesantiago3074
      @gabesantiago3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Chiho" as you put it, Steph, actually, specifically said that she was reluctant, or even averse to calling the Unification church a "cult"; she didn't even used the term "Christian cult." .... Though 1% of Japan's population is Christian, 29% of South Korea's population is Christian. Sarah, by the way is part Korean.

    • @nathanwhite704
      @nathanwhite704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@gabesantiago3074 Of course Sarah is half Korean all her siblings are too lol. But outside of visiting S Korea they havent lived there. They've lived half their lives in Japan from middle school as they've said so that S Korea statistic is irrelevant to their experiences.
      Ive studied the Moonies and what Stephanie said is legit they are an obscure bizarre sect most Christians here in America know little to nothing about them and those who do find them to be horrible they're isolationists and have arranged marriages.
      I feel one reason she was reluctant to call the Moonies a clt is because her parents are still part of it. Im looking at it from the outside as a mainstream Christian so i dont have a problem calling it what it is.

    • @gabesantiago3074
      @gabesantiago3074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nathanwhite704 - Years ago, I met two women who were members, at the time, anyway of the Unification church, in New York. As is the case, many times, individual members, as in the two I met, two very lovely and kind young women, couldn't have been nicer. . . . Never met the leader Sun Myung Moon, but I admired his love for America. As evidenced in the movie he financed called "Inchon", about the Korean war. . . .
      That said, I know that the philosophy behind the Unification church to be blashemous, and anti-Biblical. I agree, as evidenced by the personal anecdotes of both Sarah and Steph, that there is or was, depending if the religion is even around, still, a sinister, tyrannical and abnormal psychology behind the doctrines promulgated among its adherents or members. I think this particular religion is poison. . . . Individual members not withstanding.