You are the coolest and weirdest MTB youtuber I watch. I love every episode you make. Even though I love your husbands videos too, there is something about your videos I always just find so funny and uplifting. I am happy you started a channel too.
One thing about yours video that I didn’t realize until now is your really good at telling an entertaining story Which is where I struggle in my videos and hope to get better at. I hope you are riding soon!
I am so hungry now! Those roasted sweet buns! Having to sit out covid in a hotel and miss out on the rest of your family, friends and food journey is a bummer. But you are right, things will surely turn up and you'll be all the more grateful when you return to your normal comfort.
Don't be in rush to get back on the bike before your wrist is rehabbed. After breaking my wrist it took a couple of months of P.T. before it was strong enough to ride. I wear a wrist brace now for protection from future crashes.
Good to see that you're getting better and that you can maintain your sense of humor even faced with unfortunate situations. Keep smiling and healing. You'll be back at it soon enough!
my wife had a horrible crash right in front of me. the incident is forever engraved in my mind. shock and disbelief and hope and guilt and fear rolled into one powerful emotion.
I hope your wife didn't get hurt much. It's not your fault; it's all the rider's choice. A bad thing happens from time to time. Be happy and enjoy the moment☺️
I broke my sacrum (the big bone right above the tailbone) a few years ago and I can still remember how much that hurt. It really is the worst place to break something because it's right in the middle of your body so you feel it with every movement you make. I can't imagine trying to make it through a 13 hour flight with a break like that. It would be agony! I'm glad you had a good time in Japan with your family though. I think that's really helpful in the healing process.
I too love Japan, my last three years in the Navy were spent in Sasebo. That's awesome that you were able to go home and spend some time with family. Even though you came down with Covid you still got some time with them.
Do you guys also ski or snowboard? Maybe not the best idea when recovering from a broken wrist and tailbone, but then again, that Japanese deep powder would be like airbag everywhere.
Yeh me too....admire your attitude to biking and your determination to overcome any obstacle you meet on the trail ...very inspirational...hope that you're soon recovered and back on your bike 👍👍👍
It is not worth it to go to Japan unless you stay for at least 4 weeks. 6 weeks is better. I have camped before but I do not recommend this during summer- it is too humid. On Tokashikijima the little crabs came out at night and tried to scratch the outside of my tent in order to get in. I could not sleep. Kamakura area was nice for riding bicycle, but my GPS maps were a little bit wrong. I love Yakushima because the hiking is good. I had some shika pizza too. Lawson is a wonderful convenience store no matter where you find one. The train stations often have some pretty good food too. Big train stations are like a maze but almost always have a coffee shop such as Mr Donut. I had a kinako latte. Yummy!
For those of you who don’t know, Gunma isn’t a city, but a whole prefecture. I think the problem would be that Gunma is so rural naming a city or village for that matter would be giving away too much info as they are so small. Interesting side fact: Gunma is so rural and with that so different from other parts of Japan that some Japanese say you need a passport to travel there. I love the place!
Have you visited Konnyaku Park (こんにゃくパーク) or Mentai Park Gunma (めんたいパーク群馬)? Japanese create such weird them parks🤣 I would've gone there if I didn't get COVID...
@@VanGirlYuka I’ve been to konyaku park and the safari park on my way to a seminar once. I totally ruined my stomach though 😓 I kinda blame it on konyaku ramen and レバ. Next time I hope I’ll have the chance to visit the mentai park. Also, while I was working in Gunma they took me to where 原田ラスク is made and where kokeshi are crafted. So there actually is a lot to do in Gunma and all the onsen!! Now I feel a bit „homesick“ (even though home is actually Germany).
Your trip home is about the same way mine goes. EAT AAALLLLLL THE FOOD! LOL, it's always my favorite thing to do as well. Sometimes I wonder if I miss the food more than the people.
Sorry to hear that your trip did not go as planned. I hope you got to see your family. Great to see you are healing well. Have a great Christmas and Happy new years to you and Eric!
Yuka, your so funny always entertaining, good to see you keeping your spirits up after your bad crash, I bet it was great to see your family in Japan, but great to be back in B.C with Eric, you will soon be back on your bike,🚵🏞️👍
Yuka, you are an absolute trooper and an inspirational legend! I just herniated my disk for the second time this year so I feel you pain and frustrations, being useless, living on the floor etc. If you guys are even in Bend Oregon, look me up for a ride!
I just came back from the Philippines after 2.5 years of not being able to visit due to Covid. I can definitely relate to this, especially the food part and how cheap it is there! Also was amazing to see family again!
Sorry to hear you got stuck in a room for 7 days. But getting home to see family is always important regardless! Happy to see your injuries healing as well!
Great Video! sucks you got covid while traveling but glad you are healed up now! I broke my wrist 3 months ago and am just getting back into riding park. Try and take it slow and no reason to rush things! Ride and your own level and progress when you are comfortable. We all can't be Brandon Semenuk and Emil Johansson. as much as we would like to be!
Well done getting through this and still being so positive. My heart jumped when I saw that crash. Glad you didn’t get hurt more than you did. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. ❤
Poor Yuka! What a rough patch in your life. Glad to see your healing and on the upswing. Take all the time you need to get better to get back on the bike. I really enjoyed your video (as always). Now I'm craving some Japanese food!😛
I just came back from Japan after being there for two weeks; your video brought back fond memories - thank you Yuka. I can still remember those wonderful pancakes I had in Kyoto - Japanese pancakes are the best and the burnt caramel sauce was delicious. I could jump back on the plane just to experience those again!
Prayers For a Healthy And Speedy Recovery Process I Hope your Body Will Heal In Due Time so you can get back to Riding again and do what you do best Is Show Off Your Skills if you Ever need Any Suggestions on where to Ride Mountain Bike I Know Two Places That are 45 Minutes away From Me And I can go Riding With You As I am a Rider To.
😄Sorry for not explaining JJNation. I 'liked' your comment but you used 'to' instead of 'too' for the last word in your comment. I know, I know, I'm being that guy that's a stickler for grammar.🤪 I mean no malice fellow Yuka fan!🤙
Always great videos, except when you get injured. This video was fantastic, I would love to see more of you in Japan. I think I would have stayed in Japan for many months. Great to see you’re recovering well. Alan.
Glad to hear you're recovering fast🤙. Glad I got to ride with you and your husband when you guy's visited Alaska🙌 had an amazing time. Until next time🤘
We are leaving for Thailand for w months, and in the middle will be in Japan for 10 days in January. Your video makes me hungry!!! But covid sounds scary! Maybe we should stay in Oregon.
I think my mistake was going to Karaoke and not wearing a mask. It's was a private room so we thought we were fine. However, the room or the mic wasn't clean enough so all three of us got COVID. If you wear a mask, clean hands, and keep the social distance, it's still safe in Japan👍
Seeing some parallels in my trip back to see family in South Africa after 7 years. Lots of food and family, but getting covid (over Christmas!) also messing things up for us all!
I love your videos
You are the coolest and weirdest MTB youtuber I watch. I love every episode you make. Even though I love your husbands videos too, there is something about your videos I always just find so funny and uplifting. I am happy you started a channel too.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoy watching them😁
it sucks that you couldn't see your family for those 7 days, any chance you guys could go to japan for a bike trip? it would be so different!!!!
We’d love to go back to Japan to ride again😁
They did. A few years back ( should be on bcpov). But I’d love to see them go again too and this time more from Yuka‘s perspective.
ゆかさん帰国してたんですね❗
何か踏んだり蹴ったりですね😅
しかし、仰る通りこれからは良いことしかないでしょう❗
楽しんでいきましょう‼️🚵♀️
私は何故かいつも台風の目なのです…
Yuka just goes full send! Be careful Yuka, you ride without fear, wish I had your courage.
One thing about yours video that I didn’t realize until now is your really good at telling an entertaining story
Which is where I struggle in my videos and hope to get better at. I hope you are riding soon!
元気で良かった。
安心しました！
I am so hungry now! Those roasted sweet buns!
Having to sit out covid in a hotel and miss out on the rest of your family, friends and food journey is a bummer. But you are right, things will surely turn up and you'll be all the more grateful when you return to your normal comfort.
I couldn't complete the whole list of what to eat in Japan. I must go back there again!
I wish you stay better. I'm mountain biker too. Likes from Brazil
Don't be in rush to get back on the bike before your wrist is rehabbed. After breaking my wrist it took a couple of months of P.T. before it was strong enough to ride. I wear a wrist brace now for protection from future crashes.
I'm trying to tape around my wrist too. Still a bit stiff...
I am SO GLAD I found your channel! I love your content
Good to see that you're getting better and that you can maintain your sense of humor even faced with unfortunate situations. Keep smiling and healing. You'll be back at it soon enough!
Wow we can all learn about perseverance from your videos
Strength personified!!!
Eric was getting all excited about getting to ride with you again😊. I guess he has to wait for few more weeks?
my wife had a horrible crash right in front of me. the incident is forever engraved in my mind. shock and disbelief and hope and guilt and fear rolled into one powerful emotion.
I hope your wife didn't get hurt much. It's not your fault; it's all the rider's choice. A bad thing happens from time to time. Be happy and enjoy the moment☺️
I broke my sacrum (the big bone right above the tailbone) a few years ago and I can still remember how much that hurt. It really is the worst place to break something because it's right in the middle of your body so you feel it with every movement you make. I can't imagine trying to make it through a 13 hour flight with a break like that. It would be agony! I'm glad you had a good time in Japan with your family though. I think that's really helpful in the healing process.
Only good thing was that I didn't have any jet lag because I couldn't sleep during the flight🤣
Young lady I am wishing you the most luck in your recovery that you could have so please for the love of God please take it easy
Yuko, it's such a pleasure to watch and hear your stories. Really wish you a quick recovery, take care! Your Ukrainian fan ;)
Glad you got to go home even if you had to spend sometime in isolation. Family is always the best medicine.
it's been 5 years so it was very nice to see family and friends😁
Glad to see your healing progress :)🙂
Glad you are on the mend Yuka! Things can only get better.
ユカさん、怪我からの回復おめでとうございます。いつもあなたの動画を拝見していると底抜けの明るさ・いやな顔一つも見せないお人柄＝尊敬です。帰郷されると知っていたら是非ともお会いしたかったです。今後のご活躍を東京から応援します。
Get welll soon @vangirlyuka Can't wait to see you get back on trails
Sorry that happened looks like you were having a bunch of fun.
It was a blessing!
Winter season seems like injury season. 😅 Broke some bones in my body too. Hope you can get back on your bike as soon as you can!
So glad you got to see family and friends. Continue to heal up and look forward to seeing you ride again. Aloha!
hope you get back in the bike in no time!, get well soon Yuka, greetings from Chile.
I too love Japan, my last three years in the Navy were spent in Sasebo. That's awesome that you were able to go home and spend some time with family. Even though you came down with Covid you still got some time with them.
Heal up Yuca. Thank you for sharing japan with us. 😮
Good to see you're getting better. Looking forward to MTB vids when you're 100%
Do you guys also ski or snowboard? Maybe not the best idea when recovering from a broken wrist and tailbone, but then again, that Japanese deep powder would be like airbag everywhere.
Good to see you get well 😊😊😊😊
Get well soon!
you are easily my favorite TH-camr right now. Keep being YOU please! Also, no need to take crazy mountain bike risks for my entertainment :)
Really nice seeing you have a nice time with you family, and enjoying the comforts of home. Get well soon!
Great to see that you are recovering. Glad you had a chance to go home. Hope to see you on a bike soon.
I can't wait to go back to Japan. It is such a wonderful country. The hot springs are my favorite!
Yuko you absolutely crack me up, I love whenever one of your videos comes out.... Other than the ones where you get hurt.
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Glad you got your cast off and got to see your family . Sorry you got Covid !
Yeh me too....admire your attitude to biking and your determination to overcome any obstacle you meet on the trail ...very inspirational...hope that you're soon recovered and back on your bike 👍👍👍
It is not worth it to go to Japan unless you stay for at least 4 weeks. 6 weeks is better. I have camped before but I do not recommend this during summer- it is too humid. On Tokashikijima the little crabs came out at night and tried to scratch the outside of my tent in order to get in. I could not sleep. Kamakura area was nice for riding bicycle, but my GPS maps were a little bit wrong. I love Yakushima because the hiking is good. I had some shika pizza too. Lawson is a wonderful convenience store no matter where you find one. The train stations often have some pretty good food too. Big train stations are like a maze but almost always have a coffee shop such as Mr Donut. I had a kinako latte. Yummy!
Could be worse. I got COVID in Japan and was isolated in a hospital for 8 days in Osaka despite having only minor symptoms
Cheers to your great spirit turning painful experience to exciting journey movie.
Wish you could get on the saddle soon.
I’m so happy you got to see home and family for at least a little while! That had to be refreshing even if it didn’t go as planned!
Heal soon, can't wait to see you next video
For those of you who don’t know, Gunma isn’t a city, but a whole prefecture. I think the problem would be that Gunma is so rural naming a city or village for that matter would be giving away too much info as they are so small.
Interesting side fact: Gunma is so rural and with that so different from other parts of Japan that some Japanese say you need a passport to travel there. I love the place!
Have you visited Konnyaku Park (こんにゃくパーク) or Mentai Park Gunma (めんたいパーク群馬)? Japanese create such weird them parks🤣 I would've gone there if I didn't get COVID...
@@VanGirlYuka I’ve been to konyaku park and the safari park on my way to a seminar once. I totally ruined my stomach though 😓 I kinda blame it on konyaku ramen and レバ. Next time I hope I’ll have the chance to visit the mentai park. Also, while I was working in Gunma they took me to where 原田ラスク is made and where kokeshi are crafted. So there actually is a lot to do in Gunma and all the onsen!! Now I feel a bit „homesick“ (even though home is actually Germany).
Your trip home is about the same way mine goes. EAT AAALLLLLL THE FOOD! LOL, it's always my favorite thing to do as well. Sometimes I wonder if I miss the food more than the people.
Now I have to join you for diet…I’ve gained 5kg🤣
Sorry to hear that your trip did not go as planned. I hope you got to see your family. Great to see you are healing well. Have a great Christmas and Happy new years to you and Eric!
Yuka get well soon.
Yuka, your so funny always entertaining, good to see you keeping your spirits up after your bad crash, I bet it was great to see your family in Japan, but great to be back in B.C with Eric, you will soon be back on your bike,🚵🏞️👍
So sorry to hear,Yuka! Be well and safe!
Glad to see you are on the mend Yuka. Happy you got to see your family...even if it was cut short 🙏
Yuka, you are an absolute trooper and an inspirational legend! I just herniated my disk for the second time this year so I feel you pain and frustrations, being useless, living on the floor etc. If you guys are even in Bend Oregon, look me up for a ride!
I just came back from the Philippines after 2.5 years of not being able to visit due to Covid. I can definitely relate to this, especially the food part and how cheap it is there! Also was amazing to see family again!
Our hope for you is continued healing, happiness and a full recovery this holiday season! Thanks for these wonderful vlogs.
It Is Always Good To Stay Positive.
Mmmmm, the food looked so good! Keep on healing Yuka!
Cool to see a glimpse of your life in Japan. Best of luck with the recovery.
Don’t be hurry to bike again, recovery first, get well soon
Sorry to hear you got stuck in a room for 7 days. But getting home to see family is always important regardless! Happy to see your injuries healing as well!
You are awesome Yuka! And tough as an Ox!
Wish you a speedy recovery!
Onwards and upwards Yuka! Best wishes to you both.
Great Video! sucks you got covid while traveling but glad you are healed up now! I broke my wrist 3 months ago and am just getting back into riding park. Try and take it slow and no reason to rush things! Ride and your own level and progress when you are comfortable. We all can't be Brandon Semenuk and Emil Johansson. as much as we would like to be!
I'm trying to restrain myself but it's hard! I hope your wrist heals up soon!
Well done getting through this and still being so positive. My heart jumped when I saw that crash. Glad you didn’t get hurt more than you did. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. ❤
I'm sorry your trip had to end that way. I hope you can go back soon and finish your to do list!
Robot cat!! Do want!!! Sorry you missed out on some things on your trip.
Feel better soon ✌️
I stumbled across your video and had a lot of fun. 👍
散々な帰省だったようですが、それでも楽しそうでよかったです。手首のリハビリ、頑張ってください。
Poor Yuka! What a rough patch in your life. Glad to see your healing and on the upswing. Take all the time you need to get better to get back on the bike. I really enjoyed your video (as always). Now I'm craving some Japanese food!😛
welcome back! Good to see you back!
I'm glad to see that you're healing up Yuka and have not lost your appetite. 😂
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Great video! So sorry about all the rough times you are having. Take care and get better!
Lisa and I love your videos. We miss Whistler very much. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 頑張ってね！お大事になさってください。❣❣
Thank you for watching😁
Healing Vibes Van Girl. ❤ from Singapore.
Thanks for the great tour of Japan. You are inspiring! Keep healing and moving forward!
I just came back from Japan after being there for two weeks; your video brought back fond memories - thank you Yuka. I can still remember those wonderful pancakes I had in Kyoto - Japanese pancakes are the best and the burnt caramel sauce was delicious. I could jump back on the plane just to experience those again!
Get well soon! Home food is always a common item on the checklist!
Get well soon ! Mountain biker here too. Sending positive and healing vibes all the way from singapore ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Prayers For a Healthy And Speedy Recovery Process I Hope your Body Will Heal In Due Time so you can get back to Riding again and do what you do best Is Show Off Your Skills if you Ever need Any Suggestions on where to Ride Mountain Bike I Know Two Places That are 45 Minutes away From Me And I can go Riding With You As I am a Rider To.
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@@miguelortiz4446 what do you mean Too ?
😄Sorry for not explaining JJNation. I 'liked' your comment but you used 'to' instead of 'too' for the last word in your comment. I know, I know, I'm being that guy that's a stickler for grammar.🤪 I mean no malice fellow Yuka fan!🤙
I love Tokyo and all the food. Convenience store food is so good in Japan. Hope your PT goes well.
Great video Yuka! Everything goes up now 👏😁
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT YUKA
A lot of nice food 😊👍🏻. Take care of your hand.
this makes me want to visit my wife's family in Japan even more!!
You must!
Always great videos, except when you get injured. This video was fantastic, I would love to see more of you in Japan. I think I would have stayed in Japan for many months. Great to see you’re recovering well. Alan.
Glad to see that you are healing. Japan looks awesome!
Im inspired to visit Japan sometime, WOW!
Super glad to see you're healing very well! :) Nice trip to Japan too, too bad about getting Covid though :(
That's a long flight without your donut! Too bad you couldn't extend your stay 😕
Onwards and upwards!
Glad to hear you're recovering fast🤙. Glad I got to ride with you and your husband when you guy's visited Alaska🙌 had an amazing time. Until next time🤘
AWWWWWWWWWW this hurts me sooo . Im so sorry
happy to see you back on the mend , Japan looks like such a fab place ,
It is✨ I thought I had enough of Japanese Japan when I got COVID but now I want to go back again 🤣
Yuka, very interesting video! thanks for that 👌
We are leaving for Thailand for w months, and in the middle will be in Japan for 10 days in January. Your video makes me hungry!!! But covid sounds scary! Maybe we should stay in Oregon.
I think my mistake was going to Karaoke and not wearing a mask. It's was a private room so we thought we were fine. However, the room or the mic wasn't clean enough so all three of us got COVID. If you wear a mask, clean hands, and keep the social distance, it's still safe in Japan👍
Seeing some parallels in my trip back to see family in South Africa after 7 years. Lots of food and family, but getting covid (over Christmas!) also messing things up for us all!
Keep healing up. Sorry that life has thrown so many frustrations at you.
I am so happy you’re healing well! Can’t wait to see your next riding video.
So unfortunate! Hope you are better and well enough to ride (if you want to) soon. X