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    Though the plans for our house are complete, we still need to work out our driveway/deck/walkway, etc and have started consulting with a landscaper. Turns out these things are much more expensive than we were expecting (a very small patch of land with plain concrete paving for a single car plus a low-end carport above it, a small bit of fake grass, a mailbox atop some tile, and small shed cost someone else we know ~$30,000. Don't have the exact size but the total landscaped area is perhaps the size of 3 sedan cars). So far the quote we received (which already used many cheaper options and didn't include everything we were hoping to have) was still TWICE our budget, and so now we're trying to figure out ways to reduce the cost.
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  • @RachelandJunAdventures
    @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Use my code RNJ10 and link: bit.ly/2WTRTw1 to get 10% off (save up to $47!) your own authentic Japanese subscription box from Bokksu! Don't miss out on this amazing snack-journey through Japan!
    We're working on our landscaping plans now! Not everything (we intend to do all the gardening and garden landscaping ourselves) but just the things we need, like a driveway, a deck (since when our house is completed it'll have some doors in the back that open 40cm in the air...) and a fence/wall for privacy. The quote we received was still twice our budget, and since we ended up over budget on the cost of our land as well we're trying to figure out where we can save money.

    • @daniellethornton
      @daniellethornton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi guys I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing and posting another video so soon! OMay God bless you and your families!😁❤️

    • @bluefish239
      @bluefish239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Hey Jun, if you install tree rings, make sure that whatever substrate you put in does not cover the root flare! (don't make a "tree volcano") If you bury the root flare you will encourage the tree to start rooting out of the trunk, rotting, or splitting, all of which are detrimental to the long-term health of the plant and its overall stability.
      A nice thing about landscaping when it comes to budgeting is that it's perfectly normal to install landscaping in phases. Plan out your landscape, get the hardscape you need now, and the plants that will need more time to establish first. Doing it this way will also give you time to revise your landscape plan as needed as you finish each phase, there's always something weird that comes up about the soil, construction, or just your own needs as things start to go in.

    • @charmainezara
      @charmainezara 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      *surpised pikachu face*

    • @chiara9767
      @chiara9767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you guys already have a rough estimate about when you're gonna move in?
      Also, are you getting a bank loan or something like that? I mean idk how it is in Japan, but where I live hardly any normal person can afford a house outta their own pockets. So people get a loan (from a trusted) bank and pay it off over the years. Idk, it just seemed like you are doing things just with your own money, so my bad if I'm wrong lol.

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Yes, we have a loan! The Japanese govt has traditionally been very concerned about making sure all its citizens have housing (which honestly impacted infrastructure and city planning in a LOT of ways) and as a result housing loans have insanely low interest rates. As in, it's possible to get housing loans with interest rates of less than 1%. We found it pretty easy to get a loan, but that's not a universal experience. We know that multiple people tried to buy the land we got before us but had their loans denied and therefore couldn't.
      Our loan doesn't cover all our costs, though, so we've had a lot of things we needed to pay out of pocket for this year, hence all the sponsorships. Our landscaping will all be out of pocket. Tearing down the old house, and part of the cost of the land we bought was out of pocket. Our move will be out of pocket. That isn't normally how things are done, but we're very fortunate to have the option to make extra money if we need to (for now, at least), and thanks to that we were able to buy a plot of land that miraculously fit most of our desires that would have otherwise been out of our budget.

  • @WhereTheWolf
    @WhereTheWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2793

    Watching from over the years where Jun just cooked in their small apartment to building their own house and kitchen just makes me feel warm inside.

    • @erinf2251
      @erinf2251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Me too 😌

    • @lamcb.9476
      @lamcb.9476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Same. I’m so happy for them

    • @2nd3rd1st
      @2nd3rd1st 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Or maybe it's from the fresh pizza from their brick oven

    • @an1mw
      @an1mw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same, started watching the day the Rusty Knife video came out

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same. Gosh, been watching them for 6, 7 years or more...back when Rachel was mostly featured, the channel name was different ("My Husband is Japanese") and was doing general videos all JVloggers start off with on how they got to Japan and tips on what to bring...my, they grow up so fast, lol.

  • @Krieghandt
    @Krieghandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1668

    Now there is a typical Ohio attitude for you. "I don't care what strangers think of my house". " If I'm not using it, I'm not spending money on it". You go girl.

    • @mofinbom8440
      @mofinbom8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      As an ohioan this is very true

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Isn't only found in ohio

    • @prince_of_ghosts1244
      @prince_of_ghosts1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We speak corn and don’t give two shts about other’s opinions(It feels like even in the city where I used to live this is true- Ohio is strange)

    • @gracehaven5459
      @gracehaven5459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Rachel is from Ohio? I knew she was from the Midwest but I didn't know Ohio specifically. I am from Ohio too! :) *it's boring... lol

    • @persephonehades7547
      @persephonehades7547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ahhhh Ohio...or what I like to call "Midwest Florida."

  • @tjarsun
    @tjarsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1206

    Coming from a country that uses a lot of stone in construction: get stone tiles that doesn’t get hot in the summer! Your cats will thank you for that, plus you would want to be barefooted outdoors sometimes without cooking your soles 😉

    • @TheArtymuse
      @TheArtymuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Great advice! That's why travertine is a popular paver choice; light colors that reflect most light/heat and good thermal emittance. Brick gets really hot under the sun and is often used for ovens because the clay retains heat so well.

    • @anakruger2412
      @anakruger2412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I don't believe their cats go outside but definitely good advice!

    • @eu0n1
      @eu0n1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@anakruger2412 i think haku goes on walks and bike rides every now and then

    • @Nadia1989
      @Nadia1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes! Swimming pools now use special anti-heat flooring, so your feet don't get burnt.

    • @Tamaki742
      @Tamaki742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@anakruger2412 Haku and Nagi went outside a lot for walks.

  • @katgotyams_7330
    @katgotyams_7330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    “it’s two rabbits making mochi”
    “that’s sounds so japanese”
    “the moon is made of cheese”
    *”THAT sounds american”* PLS-

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I mean, when he puts it that way, it's really not wrong.

    • @NeoNovastar
      @NeoNovastar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HA this part was so funny!

    • @QUARTERMASTEREMI6
      @QUARTERMASTEREMI6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wallace and Gromit with the cheese moon! 🧀

  • @onurbespinar
    @onurbespinar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +821

    Small advice : If you guys have a limited space in your garden, do not plant too many citrus type plants. It will increase acid levels in soil and eventually it will affect other plants.

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +335

      Thanks for the advice! We'll take that into account

    • @Camaika1997
      @Camaika1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That's a really good tip!

    • @auditoryeden
      @auditoryeden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

      Citrus trees can also grown really well in pots so if you feel a deep need to have all the varieties you could maybe plant one or two outside and have the rest in containers to protect the soil.

    • @tinekejoldersma
      @tinekejoldersma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@auditoryeden You beat me to it, pots will do just fine for a citrus tree.

    • @zellafae
      @zellafae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tinekejoldersma yep just have to prune them more

  • @juliii_g
    @juliii_g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    We discovered a peach tree in my grandma's garden that wasn't there before.. we think that maybe my grandpa (who died in february this year) ate a peach like a few years ago and threw the pit there.. so over the years it grew and this season it finally grew peaches (which is how we discovered it in the first place).. grandpa lives on ❤️😭

    • @ebmage8793
      @ebmage8793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This is so wholesome

    • @Scriptadiaboly
      @Scriptadiaboly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Such a lovely story

  • @jaspr1999
    @jaspr1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    Boy, this brings back memories of picking out things (and most of the things outside of our budget) for our house.
    One fun memory was me getting to the brick outlet I was to meet my wife and her mother at so we could pick out brick for our home. I listened to all the horror stories from the owner of all the arguments and fights he'd seen over the years of couples looking for hours and wanting different things. I picked out my favorite while he was going on. Once my wife got there, she looked around at the hundreds of examples... And picked out the exact one I had. The look on the owner's face was priceless! Y'all strike me as having the same kind of partnership.

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +334

      Haha I love that!! Yes, we usually end up picking out the same options as well! Maybe 9 times out of 10. Building a house is already stressful enough without disagreeing about the aesthetics! I'm glad that wasn't an issue for us.

    • @yvonneburns2786
      @yvonneburns2786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I made a joke to my sister to get tge fake grass for her patio that way she can vacuum it if it gets messy, jokes on me that's what she actually did! Sometimes i should just shut up lol!

    • @cyn4476
      @cyn4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      My husband and I are like this too. We've been told to look things over for a few days and pick our own samples, then go back over them and "try" to find ones that both of us like, then debate and decide. We both look over the book and point to the same one at almost the same time. This has happened over and over, we have mostly the same tastes and know what the other likes, so can figure out what will work AND look good for us.
      This is why I know we could build a house together without big arguments!

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Everyone deserves a partner who likes the same bricks as you do.

    • @CrossoverGenius
      @CrossoverGenius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 this is so wholesome and pleasant and true

  • @Nat-od8xq
    @Nat-od8xq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    I think this is the first time I've heard Jun say "Rachel" in Japanese 😳 6:04

    • @fairyRoxxi
      @fairyRoxxi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      It was so cuttttee!!!

    • @granny-nyan
      @granny-nyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      CUTE CUTE CUTE

    • @NikoleMcDonaldJonesSpooni
      @NikoleMcDonaldJonesSpooni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Japanese sounds pretty anyway....but he did say her name cute

  • @Krieghandt
    @Krieghandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Remember, fast growing trees are fast dying trees. Always plant a couple of slow growing trees, so when the day comes to remove the fast growing trees, the slower ones will expand out to fill the space, and continue providing shade.

  • @LokiDokie26
    @LokiDokie26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    When Jun mentioned his uncles small citrus tree with fruit, I wonder if he was talking about dwarf trees. “dwarf” lemon trees that are supposed to stay in pots and produce fruit while staying not too big!

    • @kanachiaki
      @kanachiaki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I used to have one (lemon tree in pot) and it made a decent amount of lemons; one of my neighbour has one as well and it's so full of lemons he could sell them ahah Plus when in full bloom the scent is amazing omg =)

    • @LokiDokie26
      @LokiDokie26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kanachiaki Best part is that you can take them with you if you ever move house!

  • @missmercury
    @missmercury 2 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    The shrub you like outside the home center is a Weigela! and looks like the My Monet variety. They are fantastic spring/ summer bloomers that make the bees in my area very happy!

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +235

      AH! I wanted a weigela! No wonder I liked it so much, haha. I've only seen one as a large tree and with the flowers in full bloom, so I guess that's why I didn't recognize it.

    • @sworin
      @sworin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi! Can i get the time stamp?

    • @AP-uj2fg
      @AP-uj2fg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@sworin 4:33!

    • @crunchypotatochips8134
      @crunchypotatochips8134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It does kind of look like a Weigela, but I think it might be an Abelia grandiflora of some variety because the flowers are smaller as well as the leaves. It’s a good plant. 👍

    • @prana2000
      @prana2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@RachelandJunAdventures Rachel, that's not a weigela. Weigelas blooms in the spring and their leaves/flowers look different. This is an Abelia, as noted above by Elizabeth. Abelias are summer bloomers.

  • @emalinel
    @emalinel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    ah, note on the citrus trees. If you want early bearing fruit, try finding places that sell dwarf varieties or early bearing fruit varieties. The normal seedling citrus trees take a while to grow, like 7-9 years.

    • @strawbebbiejam
      @strawbebbiejam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      learning this the long way lol. I've been growing like 3 citrus trees and its been at least 4 years with no fruit yet!!! but when they do there will be a ton, so I'm patiently waiting

    • @emalinel
      @emalinel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@strawbebbiejam good luck on that! Hope the season treat your trees well :)

  • @maxonite
    @maxonite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Rachel going "I don't care what they think! Its my house! I live there not them!" is a whole life attitude right there 😂

  • @midnightvision
    @midnightvision 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    “Stop making crunch!” That had me dying.

  • @rachelcoxhead6479
    @rachelcoxhead6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    Rachel and Jun and plants, two of my favourite things.. looking forward to this one!

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      We want to do a full video at plant nurseries when we get to that stage!! Plant nurseries are our favorite places, haha.

    • @madilyne
      @madilyne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      oh my god, your pfp looks so much like rachel which is ironic since you two share the same name that i got really confused for a minute lmao (゚∀゚)

    • @rachelcoxhead6479
      @rachelcoxhead6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@madilyne haha, yeah I guess we do share a few features, I’d have to grow my hair out before we looked really similar though.

    • @rachelcoxhead6479
      @rachelcoxhead6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RachelandJunAdventures Yes! That’s gonna be amazing, can’t wait!

    • @willmariegirona2911
      @willmariegirona2911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

  • @Laura_Darkspear
    @Laura_Darkspear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Jun calling everything cute is the most wholesome thing ever.

  • @kellywhite9299
    @kellywhite9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Just remember... the landscaping doesn't have to be done right away. It's actually better to do the bare minimum at first and then, over time as you live there, get a feel for the outdoor space and add a few elements each season. You'll especially want to be familiar with where the sun shines on the property throughout the seasons, which will help you to decide where trees make the most sense. Get the house built and the driveway figured out, but you don't need a carport covering right away. Live in the space, then add the landscaping elements once you are familiar with the property.

  • @artisticangel1
    @artisticangel1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Yay plants! I work at a native garden on the east coast, USA. In the US most of the plants in nurseries and put in by landscapers are not native to the area. Most of the plants for sale are species that originate from Europe or Asia. Those climates are similar enough to the US that those plants can survive and do well here. And the insects can’t eat them. But that’s the problem, the wildlife can’t utilize them. And since plants are the basis of the ecosystem, the ecosystem cannot function when the majority of plants in an area are nonnative. So my job is to spread the word about it and help people choose native plants. I know you do the beach clean ups and are concerned about environmental issues, so i figured you may be interested in this. The West (especially a few decades ago) has a sort of obsession with “exotic” plants from the East, like Japanese maples and bamboo. I’m curious, are the majority of plants in the nursery/garden center you visited ones that you would find growing naturally in Japan? Or are they mostly from foreign countries? I’m not sure if the obsession translates in the opposite way, I.e. Japan landscaping having a trend towards western plants because they’re different and exotic.

    • @RachelandJunAdventures
      @RachelandJunAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      There are a lot of both (native plants and exotic). I'm definitely aware of native plants being better for the ecosystem (and easier to take care of) and that will be a big factor for a lot of choices of ours! The toneriko trees (that we have six of) are native, as are a number of pines, hydrangeas, maples, and azaleas (which are already in our yard). But there are probably a few exotic plants we'll want as well. There's a lot we want to take into consideration with our plants, including how prone they are to pests or diseases, if they're more likely to stave off some of the insects we want to keep away from the house, how toxic they are to cats, etc. We preferably want low maintenance plants, and mostly evergreen plants. I'd love to have more trees that attract beautiful birds. I'm sure building our garden will be a slow process, but we're looking forward to it a lot!

    • @artisticangel1
      @artisticangel1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@RachelandJunAdventures thanks for your reply! I love your channel. Im glad the garden centers there stock a good bit of both. I have some exotics in my own yard (my mom’s lilac bush and herbs, for example). It’s great you know the importance of including native plants in your landscape. Japan has some amazing trees, like the cherries. Those were planted along the walkways at my university and they were breathtaking! I’m battling so many nonnative plants that have become invasive in natural areas in my state. Burning bush, Japanese barberry, Japanese honeysuckle, English Ivy, etc. my state actually just banned the sale of those and 30 other invasive species because of the environmental havoc they wreak!

    • @Nadia1989
      @Nadia1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The neighborhood I live in had A LOT of imported trees planted, and no one planned their roots would invade houses, destroying floorings, plumbing and even pavement...

    • @artisticangel1
      @artisticangel1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Nadia1989 it’s actually a huge problem but not many beyond the environmental field are aware of it. Invasive species are one of the leading causes of biodiversity loss!

    • @GardensOfChina
      @GardensOfChina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luckily many popular garden plants are actually native of Asia so I think they will have a lot to choose from

  • @pls-shanice
    @pls-shanice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    When building a backyard it’s important to have permeable surfaces ( more soil than pavements/concrete) to absorb water to promote biodiversity and pollination and also it helps to absorb water from rain and floods.

    • @warriorprincess5239
      @warriorprincess5239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      commenting to promote

    • @DovidM
      @DovidM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In arid areas, it is common to make part of the surface impermeable so that what little rain that does fall goes to the spots where it is needed.

    • @pls-shanice
      @pls-shanice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DovidM that's true in very arid places, but also you loose the very important biocrust if you don't have any absorption to desertification (desertification is a serious problem for biodiversity)

  • @BeyondxDescription
    @BeyondxDescription 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Hearing Rachel’s little Japanese conversational interjections and watching you guys picking out things for your forever home is just so great. Love love love it

  • @opaljade98
    @opaljade98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Take even more sponsorships! We want you to have your dream house!!!!!! It makes me so happy seeing you get so excited over your future home.

  • @akiramiyashi
    @akiramiyashi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    There's a lady on the moon according to Chinese mythology/legend. She ate an immortality pill to prevent an evil emperor from taking it instead and she floated up to the moon

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Take that, Neil Armstrong. This ancient Chinese lady was there thousands of years earlier.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Patcha Sailor The Japanese are hardly unaware of Chinese mythology.
      The name is Mandarin for Moon and the look is drawn from the Chinese myth.

    • @NikoleMcDonaldJonesSpooni
      @NikoleMcDonaldJonesSpooni 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Changge :)

  • @user-zo2vj4wc4b
    @user-zo2vj4wc4b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    You guys should do a video speaking in full japanese together! Or one where Rachel only uses Japanese while Jun can only speak English

  • @A-ID-A-M
    @A-ID-A-M 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I found it interesting how at 6:45 Rachel is in Japanese mode being all polite and then switches into American English mode to say the 'rude' (not really rude but the discrediting statement). Kinda funny hahahaha.

  • @undecidedmumbling
    @undecidedmumbling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Jun's "Rachel, Rachel" at 6:04 made my heart melt. You guys are so cute

  • @huntertiger12
    @huntertiger12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I highly recommend building a pizza oven! My father build one many years ago, still works amazingly and there is nothing better than a selfmade pizza from a pizza oven😍

    • @WolfLykaios
      @WolfLykaios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't limit yourself to only pizza though, bread, pastries, there is a lot of things you can use a brick oven for.

  • @madilyne
    @madilyne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Ahh the things i’d do to be one of Rachel and Jun’s plants, not even one of their cats at this point, I’ll even willingly be one of their plants instead lol

  • @JCXP123
    @JCXP123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Seriously can't wait for when your house is completely ready for move-in! 😁

    • @auditoryeden
      @auditoryeden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I 100% expect to cry when they put up their house tour or move in video. It's going to be so heartwarming.

  • @selma4724
    @selma4724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Sitting through all the ads so you guys can get the expensive stones :)

  • @jac0bs484
    @jac0bs484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    honestly i love the bokksu segments. its really interesting to learn about the different unique snacks all over japan

  • @smeva26
    @smeva26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    My parents bought their dream block of land a few years ago now, around 40 acres and they both are heavy gardners, my dad growths anything and everything edible and my mother grows decorative plants.
    i actually asked my dad to grow the purple sweet potaos for me cause the japanese sweet potato snacks in the last box blew my mind! keen to try and make some of my own japanese snacks - actually that would be a good video idea for Jun - just sayin haha

  • @wizzywod
    @wizzywod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Currently more invested in your house building journey than I've ever been in any media

  • @jessicajanowiak4199
    @jessicajanowiak4199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I'm so jealous of the amount of options available for paving stones! We don't have even half that amount of options :(

    • @Krieghandt
      @Krieghandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ja, if you want paving stones here, you have to order them.

  • @thatradfailure5197
    @thatradfailure5197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Ngl Boxsu is probably one of my favorite sponsors to see, because my dad bought a one time box before I ever saw it sponsored. As someone who is picky and struggles with trying new things, it was a lot of fun! I even kept the booklet of information that came with the box because it was so neat! The box is quality, as are all of the foods that came inside of it. Super cool to see a quality company that wants to share the culture of Japan sponsoring these kinds of videos. Excited to see how the garden comes out, to! I'm trying to start gardening myself c:

  • @catherinesage8402
    @catherinesage8402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Please have Jun watch Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out!

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, it's important that Jun learns about the real classics of the English language.

  • @gracej7083
    @gracej7083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    If you're going to grow a climbing plant I recommend Jasmine! don't know if they have it in Japan but I have some on a fence and it smells amazing when it flowers.

    • @TheArtymuse
      @TheArtymuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also recommend Common Jasmine or Cape Jasmine. Smells so good!

    • @queenbunnyfoofoo6112
      @queenbunnyfoofoo6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! We have some, and the aroma is lovely! It also grows quickly.

    • @GardensOfChina
      @GardensOfChina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am pretty sure jasmine comes from Asia to start with aha. No offence, just find it funny how we forgot how plants have circulated.

    • @gracej7083
      @gracej7083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GardensOfChina you are right it does originate from both Eurasia and Oceania (Oceania being where I am) and it does look like there is Jasmine native to Japan. I'm not very familiar with the plants they have.

    • @merryanimorphs2139
      @merryanimorphs2139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have two jasmine plants here in japan and yes they do really well!

  • @chipandavo
    @chipandavo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    in australia we're still in lockdown, so watching this feels like im going out with you guys

    • @stephspoilsstuff
      @stephspoilsstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm from SA and I feel really sorry for my neighbours in lockdown 😥 hang in there!!

    • @chipandavo
      @chipandavo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@stephspoilsstuff thanks!! hopefully more people can get their vaccine and we can put an end to this as much as possible

    • @stephspoilsstuff
      @stephspoilsstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@chipandavo fingers crossed 🤞 I was pregnant until recently so not able to get mine, and the ruling that I could came AFTER I had my little boy, but now that baby's born I'm booking in 😁

    • @smeva26
      @smeva26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you mean "in new south wales" dont bring the other states in with your lot thanks

    • @chipandavo
      @chipandavo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@stephspoilsstuff i see!! congrats btw on the baby and i hope you and your family are staying happy and healthy

  • @potatofication1068
    @potatofication1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I wanna live a peaceful life like you guys

  • @haylz4000
    @haylz4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bokksu is the first sponsor I have ever been tempted by, due to their loyalty to you guys and how genuine you are with it every time. You obviously do your ad stuff but you seem so thankful and happy and I know how fussy Rachel is with food. I'm really fussy with food too, textures are what set me off the most, but you guys make me want to try it out

  • @GreaterBookWyrm
    @GreaterBookWyrm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Has Jun seen Liziqi's cat bread oven that she made herself?
    I bet you two would have an amazing time trying to do something similar and it would totally fit your aesthetic!!!
    You should check her out!

    • @strawbebbiejam
      @strawbebbiejam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      commenting to boost bc i would love if he did something like this. my fav creators!!!

    • @wennchu
      @wennchu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This!! Great idea!

    • @merryanimorphs2139
      @merryanimorphs2139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ive always wanted that oven! Its so cute

    • @Manj_J
      @Manj_J 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss the cat oven!!! Omg that would be amazing!

  • @fxxking_gaijin
    @fxxking_gaijin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    "Cute" "Its cute" "yeah, Cute" "so cute"

  • @ProfessorRives
    @ProfessorRives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I love the stories about the moon we tell children. We just think of it as normal. "We see rabbits making mochi" "That's so weird!" "Well what do you see?" "A man in the moon or cheese." Like seeing a face or cheese is 100% normal but rabbits aren't?

    • @Stanzafly
      @Stanzafly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It just looks like a skull to me honestly

  • @naehalmulazim
    @naehalmulazim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    There's nothing like relaxing while listening to Rachel and Jun musing about plants.

  • @LittleParade_
    @LittleParade_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I cannot handle the cute stone paths, the little garden walls, and the ivy fences- y'all's house is gonna be so adorable!!

  • @chiara9767
    @chiara9767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I've been watching you guys over the years and honestly I don't think I will ever stop as long as you dont stop doing videos. Every time I see the notification I'm so excited to watch it, regardless of what it's about. You guys just have this positive and great kind of energy that I love soooo much. Even if I'm feeling extremely shitty, your videos always manage to lift my spirits. So I guess, thank you guys for existing and sharing your life on here.

  • @seykadagmar
    @seykadagmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Watching you two agree on everything is so relaxing.

  • @Jennasaisquoi49
    @Jennasaisquoi49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm so hyped for your garden content. Ya'll are living the millennial dream! Please keep us update through the process and throw as many ads in as you want to fund the process. I'm living vicariously and I want the best for you two!

  • @missAUDACITY
    @missAUDACITY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rachel's fear of spiders living in the outdoor furniture is hella relatable. The struggle inside me of wanting cute outdoor furniture vs crippling fear of bugs! 😫

  • @myfavscarf
    @myfavscarf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm curious -- I don't know if you all have ever talked about this - obviously, you speak entirely English when filming videos but how much do you all speak Japanese to each other normally? Rarely? Primarily? I've always found it interesting how bilingual couples handle this.

    • @ligeialovelace
      @ligeialovelace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm really curious too! I wonder if it's a 50/50 mixture

    • @merryanimorphs2139
      @merryanimorphs2139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My family is probably 70/25/5 with english/japanese/portuguese even though my husband doesnt speak english very well and i dont speak almost any portuguese. I am amaerican husband is japanese/brazillian

    • @waffleisnice
      @waffleisnice 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      my guess would be 25 Japanese 75 English since both of them are fluent in English unlike Japanese , rachel may understand but yeah ig English is easier ? but who knows what's happening behind the camera .

    • @yummypasta92
      @yummypasta92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm UK born Japanese and my partner is French who learnt to speak Japanese fluently, we speak 50/50 Japanese and English, often both in the same sentence.. e.g. "do you want to taberu later, anma onaka suitenai yet" lol

  • @idraote
    @idraote 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A good compromise between the expensive stone and the sad concrete is either bricks or very thick and sturdy outdoors tiles.
    A cheaper option is concrete tiles that have been crafted and coloured so as to look more like terracotta tiles.
    Personally I would avoid synthetic materials.

  • @ED-pb3eq
    @ED-pb3eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please make a pizza oven!! It's not only for pizza, you can use it as a brick oven for pretty much any food!!

  • @CatOfNaps
    @CatOfNaps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There are moments in some videos when i find i cant tell if they’re rubbing off on their cats, if their cats are rubbing off on them or if they all just happened to already share traits and you have no choice but to say “Yep, they are their cat children.” With absolute certainty. Amazing. The most recent example; Rachel and boxes.

  • @adde9506
    @adde9506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Concrete can be died and/or polished to look really spiffy. It probably wouldn't be too expensive to pour the concrete in colored stripes or squares. Personally, I think dark gray, blue, and raw would look stellar for a carport/sidewalk. I bet there's a DIY video on youtube, concrete isn't too difficult to work with.

    • @GotInterest
      @GotInterest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ^^^ Stamped concrete might also be nice. Concrete is something you can mix and pour yourself in a big bucket, so that's a possible DIY project if you are looking to save money, while making something that looks nice.

  • @emimcc3614
    @emimcc3614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you both switch in between Japanese and English so casually, and I don't think I've ever heard Jun say Rachel in the Japanese accent!

  • @lunaccyy8645
    @lunaccyy8645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I find it so wholesome how jun asks Rachel certain English terms, like they’re learning together 😍

  • @nines5867
    @nines5867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm still not used to Jun having facial hair, but at the same time it's nice to see him with it

  • @10ytrewq
    @10ytrewq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seriously, if you're thinking of getting Bokksu and you or someone you know likes trying new types of foods and flavors, Get It! I got it for my mom for her birthday and she loves it. She can't wait until the next box arrives! Also I used Rachel and Jun's code for a discount ☺️

  • @JaniceRafael
    @JaniceRafael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love hearing Jun talk to Rachel in Japanese - please include more clips of this - so cool 😎

  • @crits2524
    @crits2524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just some tips... find something non-porous. It’ll have less maintenance.

  • @BeccaBuckLebowski
    @BeccaBuckLebowski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Westerners watching a video about Japanese gardening, listening to the Japanese host saying he likes western gardening. That's cute! ^^

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His favorite knife was made by a knifesmith in America too.
      While hand forged Japanese knives (and Japanese style knives) do good business in America)

  • @morganmcclure5001
    @morganmcclure5001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can get a citrus tree that has multiple citrus fruits on it, you can also get apple trees that have multiple types of apples on them. I don't remember what they're called but they're really cool and if you want to do multiple citrus fruits this might be a great option to save space and have more trees

  • @TheArtymuse
    @TheArtymuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rachel & Jun, if you decide to grow some kind of vine on your property border walls I recommend Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale). It has beautiful, shiny dark green leaves that can grow pretty dense and provide good coverage and privacy on a fence or lattice. When it blooms the white flowers are a beautiful contrast against the dark green and smell so heavenly. They attract a lot of pollinators so it's a good plant to have near a fruit or veg garden. There are also yellow and pink Jasmine varieties, but they don't have the great aroma of the common white. If you prefer a variegated leaf like the one plant that caught Rachel's eye in this video, then Asian Star Jasmine might be a nice choice. And if you want a bigger flower with a great aroma then Cape Jasmine (Gardenia Jasminoides) is one to consider. It's like a cross between Common Jasmine and Gardenia; both have wonderful aromas. Sorry to go on for so long. I've really been into gardening lately and Jasmine is really popular in my area.

  • @LeUsFTW
    @LeUsFTW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Y'all make me excited for the most simple of things, there's always a warm nice feeling in your videos :)

  • @FabulousaAliya
    @FabulousaAliya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "There's a limit to how many trees we can get" Lol, not me planning on having a literal forest in their backyard...

  • @CelticStar87
    @CelticStar87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rabbit on the moon…. Sailor Moon/Usagi makes soooo much more sense now 😅

  • @camille7207
    @camille7207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    omg! I am in love with japanese gardening for a year now. Thank you rachel & jun for this. I feel like its my birthday

  • @MarkandMarie
    @MarkandMarie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is so beautiful that Japan still has Ash trees. While I was growing up, we had many different varieties all over where I live in Northern IL. Unfortunately, due to the Emerald Ash Borer, almost all of them are gone in most of the Midwest. It is very sad.

  • @wangjixiong1633
    @wangjixiong1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wayching them shopping for landscape and garden exterior make me more excited for their house. Watching the cats play n running around in the garden on sunny day.

  • @didi9126
    @didi9126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    love seeing jun so excited. can't wait for the final house tour in a billion years lol

  • @mystage11
    @mystage11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t wait to see your hour house finished .❤️❤️❤️

  • @AshTheRose
    @AshTheRose 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jun not being able to stop eating so Rachel could promote Bokksu is actually the best Bokksu endorsement of all.

  • @Jen1ch
    @Jen1ch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys sounded so excited 😊, makes me want to make my garden more pretty

  • @sarahcobbett8398
    @sarahcobbett8398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The thought of seeing your finished place gets me through the days! You’ve come so far and the kitties will love it 🥰

  • @bunnybakesstuff
    @bunnybakesstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you get an ad for boxu with Jun and Rachel right before your Rachel and Jun video and sit through it because hey more Rachel and Jun!!!!

  • @_spartan11796
    @_spartan11796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It will be exciting to see you two put your house together. Best of luck!

  • @bernadinepena5243
    @bernadinepena5243 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your house is going to be amazing!
    So much fun watching you shop.

  • @father_mae_i
    @father_mae_i 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the house content!! Thank you for sharing this step with us ♥️♥️

  • @mellie4174
    @mellie4174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so happy for you guys! sounds like the house is coming along nicely!

  • @sleepycalico
    @sleepycalico 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might want to grow pink jasmine instead of ivy for privacy. So pretty when it comes into bloom. Fills out reasonably quickly, but far more controllable than ivy. Smells heavenly.

  • @Soyunpandaa
    @Soyunpandaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Jun says it makes me happy about the stones lol

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so excited for your new house! It’s going to be fun to see you putting everything together and make a home ❤️

  • @melaniegreen5823
    @melaniegreen5823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The plant Rachel pointed at @4:35 is a variegated Abelia, probably Confetti. The star-shaped sepals after the flowers drop off is a dead giveaway.

  • @purringinmyear
    @purringinmyear 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grow a wall of flowering camellias at the front of your yard. It will look fantastic - wall of Flowers. You’ll enjoy a beautiful view from your house into your front yard.

  • @AnnahRyoji
    @AnnahRyoji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My wife is redhead too and she loves plants 🌱 We love your videos Rachel and Jun!

  • @hunnykun101
    @hunnykun101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing many different garden stuff, give so many creative ideas.
    Also I remember the moon made of cheese due to Wallace and Gromit!

  • @sarahtroyer9911
    @sarahtroyer9911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got so inspired watching this I've been working on a herb garden and I'm thinking on koi fish pond too since their my favorite fish 🙂 I love the stone walk way ideas from this video

  • @Qub3rs
    @Qub3rs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to see how the house is going look.

  • @kristinasoutlet2831
    @kristinasoutlet2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It feels so nice that you guys let us tune into you slowly building your home! I love your channel and I've been watching it for a couple years! Would love another the day in the life of our cats! It made me laugh and their so cute!

  • @stein6283
    @stein6283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yessssss
    I really needed that calm music and some Japanese landscaping rn :)

  • @NiaMariaePlays
    @NiaMariaePlays 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The moon box for Bokksu has been my favourite one so far. First time I liked every single savoury item.

  • @inspiteofshame
    @inspiteofshame 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Bokksu promotion was the cutest yet! Your banter was really fun.

  • @juaquiene7733
    @juaquiene7733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such good news! That at long last this lovely couple gets to plan and design their own home. Wishing them all the very best! From Grandma in Ohio

  • @heathervenkat1414
    @heathervenkat1414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made me so happy! I'm going through so much stress and am on the verge of a breakdown. Thank you for cheering me up with your videos!

  • @ankiolebring8388
    @ankiolebring8388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flowers; Monarda is very rewarding and also Crocosmia “Lucifer” -two of my favourites ;) Love the bamboos fence !!

  • @clairesmallwood2953
    @clairesmallwood2953 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Rachel's vendetta against anything plastic

  • @andreawalker7138
    @andreawalker7138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love looking at gardening and landscaping stuff.

  • @demonkingzecksee
    @demonkingzecksee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:30 you have no idea how much I respect you Rachel

  • @tasya_nabila
    @tasya_nabila 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really excited! Can't wait to see your final home! And this series also give me many idea about my future house 🙂

  • @donnagaskill6499
    @donnagaskill6499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get so excited when I see a new video from you! Love seeing this new adventure for you unfold thank you for sharing it with us😊❤