A Day in The Life of a Minimalist in Japan

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In this video, I'm going to show you what a typical day in my life really looks like.
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@cmac2295 3 жыл бұрын

A minimalist that is low functioning and doesn't have pour over coffee is a minimalist that I can relate too!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks for watching this video!

@ziyanoffl 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't do anything" Minimalism at its best

@ADeeSHUPA 3 жыл бұрын

@meow_minn 3 жыл бұрын

Haahhaahah

@shandyyulianto1834 2 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more

@leiamarylogin 2 жыл бұрын

i've been a minimalist the whole time omg

@zachrat9083 2 жыл бұрын

The Dao would be proud

@Beaut_Beau 3 жыл бұрын

This guy could be Japanese Batman with that deep voice, strong jaw line and impressive physique.

@TBNREllaXx 3 жыл бұрын

haha

@KillerTacos54 2 жыл бұрын

We have a Japanese Spider-Man, so a Japanese Batman seems like the next logical step haha

@leiamarylogin 2 жыл бұрын

lmaoooooooo

@invoker638 2 жыл бұрын

Battuman

@AugieK 3 жыл бұрын

Say what you want, but this guy made a toast in a microwave 😄

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that's such a good point! I didn't even notice that it was bizarre until you mentioned it lol

@IvetteMontes 3 жыл бұрын

I think ita a conventional oven which toasts

@omega_3_998 3 жыл бұрын

its like a convection oven kinda thing

@000tin9 3 жыл бұрын

and the button he presses literally says toast

@ryanasher6390 3 жыл бұрын

@Leo there are microwaves in japan that are both microwaves and toaster ovens. You take out the metal plate when you want to use it as a microwave and change the mode.

@kaiimendoza 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why is this on my recommendation but I clicked because I'm also a minimalist and interested in Japanese culture.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys enjoy watching this video like I had so much fun editing this :) 皆さんお疲れ様です！日本語＆英語字幕付きなので、必要な方は字幕スイッチONにしてください :)

@bhawanayonzon7426 3 жыл бұрын

Love from India.

@gjlgjl 2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese style of minimalist aesthetics is fascinating to me. It's clearly distinct from from post-WWII Western minimalism and Scandinavian minimalism - Japanese minimalism is unmistakably Japanese and has a long history, culture and philosophy. It gets a lot of things right that Western minimalism and simple living doesn't. I also greatly appreciate Japan's love of craftsmanship (takumi), imperfection (wabi-sabi), space (ma, tokoro, ba, and wa), and the Japanese arts of refinement: kodo (incense appreciation), ikebana (flower arranging), and chado (tea ceremony). There are some parallels in the West but they aren't as culturally entrenched.

@trev4james210 3 жыл бұрын

A nice young man. Freedom from possessions allows for other things in life. The time working for the money to buy, maintain, and care for objects becomes time to live doing other things. I've spoken to homeless people and some said they feel free from burden of possessions

@braids-and-all 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, this guy is so attractive it hurts. 😍

@vanessasmith9646 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@Lucaaaaaa44 2 жыл бұрын

Absolut so 🔥 😍

@a.g.4843 2 жыл бұрын

Then you should meet me…you will melt from my attractivemness

@braids-and-all 2 жыл бұрын

@@a.g.4843 hey, if you give me the digits I got the time

@carolinavalero2931 Жыл бұрын

Yess he is❤🤗🥰

@alicev1141 2 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across this video midway through a bit of a mental "I am a terrible person, everyone else has their lives together and mine is a mess" spiral, and started watching it feeling bad and expecting the video to make me feel worse (as most of these videos are of incredibly unattainable or highly productive lifestyles!). Instead, it started with the phrase "I don't do anything" and instant coffee. I know you'll likely never see this comment, but thank you so much for making this video - it's so refreshing to see a more "normal" day in the life video. As soon as I'd watched the first 30 seconds, I started to feel better (your voice is so soothing!). You seem like such a lovely, genuine person - I'm now subscribed, and am looking forward to following and supporting your journey through KZfaq!

@indigo_diary 2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely comment, you seem like a genuine person yourself

@terrellsmith6715 2 жыл бұрын

Lol most people don’t have their life figured out

@counterculture10 3 жыл бұрын

I don't define minimalism as "not doing anything" but in taking joy in the small moments of experience in life like reading, gardening, art, walks in nature, etc.

@Prankzterstarr 3 жыл бұрын

i love drinking coffee and went on to make an instant coffee! HAHHAAHAHA i was expecting some barista shit!

@jackienegretebenton2404 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very fresh approach to minimalism, thank you! I appreciate your honesty and openness about your life and minimalism.

@Bushprowler 2 жыл бұрын

"I don't do anything." That's a thumbs up from me.

@Cybernaut551 3 жыл бұрын

I remember John Lennon said that minimalism is the solution to a happy life and it's budget friendly.

@laminage 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you don't say. It seemed that when he and Yoko Ono were Married and living in The Dakota, he had a sense of calmness and peace a real Zen quality. He learned about Budget Friendliness when The Beatles were still in litigation over their breakup and his Accounts like Paul's were Frozen.

@saramatthews7159 2 жыл бұрын

John Lennon was a piece of crap and a horrible father.

@thaAverageGinger 3 жыл бұрын

You have helped me find more peace. I suffer from ptsd and many other issues from the service and being minimal feels so good to me that I am able to pick up and leave and no one would know i was ever here.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for talking your time to watch this video! I can't imagine what you've been through from the service but it's amazing how you have found piece within yourself through being minimal :)

@ditsygirl5409 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is so attractive! I really like the minimalist lifestyle, unfortunately, my family are hoarders! They make my place so cramp up.. it’s horrendous! I’m constantly packing after them but its never enough.

@k_jrin28 3 жыл бұрын

I am slowly tranforming my life in a more minimalist setup (started during the pandemic, I donated a lot of my old clothes, sold some of my book collection, etc.), and it’s nice to see how people all over the world do it haha

@CatherinePryde 2 жыл бұрын

This is so (unexpectedly) real that I kinda love it for that side alone. This guy drinks instant coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally can see myself in it. Then the idea of "many people become professionals and have a lot of knowledge in their field even when they don't like it simply because they show up everyday at work" really kicks me. It's a very rational and responsible way to look at the job that comes to our hands and treat it with respect whether it'd be of our taste or not. A very condense and useful 11-minutes video. Wishing you all the best with your KZfaq journey ♡

@logarithmic7 3 жыл бұрын

You have a fantastic sense of humour and I am really enjoying watching your videos. Great perspective on your own minimalist journey.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this video! Appreciate your comment :)

@ArtandKitchen_ 3 жыл бұрын

Im a minimalist except for food, because I prioritize health.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@susie2157 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a wise, humble young man! I really thoroughly enjoy your videos and find them interesting, informative, refreshingly different! Thank you so much for sharing visions of your life and offering us glimpses to how to live differently!

@Kaizoku-o_PirateKing 3 жыл бұрын

I love this genuine and honest approach. Subscribed!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for subscribing to my channel :)

@akiolife7198 3 жыл бұрын

This video made me realize cleaning once in a while is a good thing.

@mattturner8335 2 жыл бұрын

Good work man, authentic youtubers are what we need!

@drdeb0827 2 жыл бұрын

Great content man! Hope you keep putting stuff out there.

@JeffHendricks 3 жыл бұрын

Minimalism is a state of mind- and it takes practice. Also: Your combination of Kiwi and Japanese English accents is simply fantastic.

@szymonroznicki2781 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Sena! :) Thank you for sharing your perspective and keep developing at your KZfaq channel! Greetings from Poland 😁

@haleznz 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Even before you mentioned NZ I was like, that accent sounds very familiar... I’m a kiwi 😊

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha cheers for watching this video! I miss NZ already!!

@nafik6889 3 жыл бұрын

That’s dope ! I’m in the process of eliminating all types of clusters in my life. Hope the best for your channel !

@janinesantana1 3 жыл бұрын

Smiling, laughing out loud...we love your sense of humor and authenticity. :)

@bhoopsstudios6421 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video and thank you! I’m having trouble being minimalist or organized lol but this is a great way to learn on how to become a better person.

@colonelsanders8320 3 жыл бұрын

this is like the actual minimalist that's relatable like look at his things they're easy to find and buy and his routine is actually doable

@user-tc3mm9ln2p 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video! I learnt so much about minimalism!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching this video!

@alicansecgin8407 3 жыл бұрын

Nice approach to minimalism. Thank you, friend for sharing.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching this video!

@paulmac3176 2 жыл бұрын

First video I’ve watched of yours and subscribed. Very interesting guy, plus the fact I have an affinity for Japan and all things Japanese. Very inspiring for simple living. Love from Scotland.

@olalalala4302 3 жыл бұрын

I once watched one of your video when you were in New Zealand with a beard, and here you are in Japan. I am not mad at KZfaq reco for once. You look good bro, like relaxed and way more in peace👍.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thank you for your comment!

@Ramovis 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video, there's a charm to it that I can't quite explain

@HannahRubyMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Liked your analogy about eating when still full / having excess stuff. Also enjoyed what you said about showing up everyday with your hobbies etc

@ElMexipon 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing blog man! Looking forward to new videos!

@TheGracehappy9 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! great value of minimalism

@user-hu7si7qd1q 2 жыл бұрын

living a simple life and focusing on the thing I am doing... I got so impressed with the way you live. thanks.

@robertbarnier45 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your thoughts. Thank you

@godblessji 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Thanks!

@arnelcabiltes139 3 жыл бұрын

I am from the Philippines and I really like ur vids and the concept of minimalism. New subscriber here as well ❤️🎉

@alyzachangco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your life

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching my video!

@winquijano4844 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here from Manila Philippines. I started to be a minimalist after loosing a job because of the pandemic. Now I am very much contented with I have it inspires me more to do great things and have more time with friends and family. Not having much and living a simple life gives me more happiness. Looking forward for more videos and tips from you. Keep up the good work!

@ApolosaCakau 3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to like these KZfaq recommendations, minimalist folks are amazing ☺😊

@wildwald1934 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a lovely and funny man! I Like the way you are honest and natural when telling us about your Life! Nadia it's really lucky to have you! Love from Patagonia

@CoderGrammer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight Sena. For some reason when I see Japan it looks like home even though I have never been there!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video!

@bob2414 3 жыл бұрын

usually never like any videos and just skip through videos, but looking at your channel i actually considered subscribing. really liked that video gonna check out some of your other videos too

@lisajackson9280 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, love the whole concept of minimalism and this was very achievable, once you mentioned that you had lived in New Zealand I could recognise a slight Kiwi accent.

@veereal340 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video it's so realistic... Just subscribed. ♥

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@kingson.l2087 2 жыл бұрын

This Japanese is way too handsome so I can’t even focus to his video but his faceee omfg♥️♥️♥️

@ProjectProwl 3 жыл бұрын

6:05 wasn’t expecting to hear Jobby’s theme, but a welcoming one

@reddeath533 3 жыл бұрын

lmao I was looking for this haha

@celeste_lives2747 3 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber, now I am will be binge watching. Thanks for posting.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your support :)

@aNaturalist 2 жыл бұрын

I've thought of sleeping on a shikibuton. I have disc injuries in my back and lower neck. Supposedly a firm bed would be helpful. I'm 41 and in Texas. Of course, I also like how minimal it is. I like the feel of rooms with only floor seating too. Very nice!

@grayham1475 3 жыл бұрын

This is the very first time I saw a youtuber, brewing coffee the same as me. No fancy brewer. HAHA

@newyorkerjoe123 3 жыл бұрын

Well done man!!!

@kimmy4408 3 жыл бұрын

I love his kiwi accent.. or is it him that i love? ☺️

@pichmongkol168 3 жыл бұрын

A bit sad that he already has a girlfriend, hehe.

@judylloyd7901 3 жыл бұрын

His accent is not pure Kiwi. It sounds a lot Kiwi and a little bit something else 😊

@alejandrabanquet61 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@verslaflamme666 3 жыл бұрын

@@judylloyd7901 he probably moved around a bit growing up!

@RiggsGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Your english is really good! like your videos, hope to see more

@lttlknn 2 жыл бұрын

Great insightful video. Enjoyed your thoughts on minimalism. Also, strangely, I immediately noticed the flat “i” sounds of your New Zealand accent. G’day from a new Aussie subscriber :)

@ismotjahan6583 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Bobbylopezcreative 3 жыл бұрын

My Japanese in-laws must me maximalists. Their house is a hoarders dream. 😹

@wifi-tj1hj 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, amazing! I had a fair idea you must’ve stayed in NZ due to the taonga (greenstone) around your neck! Cool bro! Your culture is so beautiful. I’m wishing you an awesome, safe and bright future. 😄

@fenflies 3 жыл бұрын

This must have taken so long to film and edit 😅 I hope you enjoy the process! I tend to really dislike filming and editing typical KZfaq videos that involve presenting an idea with talking. It takes so much effort to make a video that communicates effectively but is also aesthetically pleasing and creatively filmed and edited. So good job! I hope it pays off. You clearly have done the work.

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this video and your comment! Hahaha, I definitely enjoyed the process of creating this video :)

@abbiefloriellealih 2 жыл бұрын

I like how he’s being honest with what he say and do. I tried minimalism way back 2017 and I stopped just recently because I find myself very empty. Today I rather called myself Naturalist because of how I tried to balance both side of the system. I try to keep an eye of myself not to live in clutter as well as avoid to much emptiness, just balance.

@miguelangelsifuentesrodrig5713 2 жыл бұрын

Balance is the most important value that I wanna develop in my life. When I was 15 years old, I realized that drink a lot of water is dangerous (Yeah, I was too naive). I didn't understand why, but at the age of 17 - one year ago- a friend told me this phrase: "The dose makes the poison" - Paracelso. It was moment I understood that many things in our lives have to be moderate, and I'm talkin' 'bout nutrition, exercise, work, lifestyle, life philosophy, etc. In a nutshell, I tell myself: don't be radical, just tryna find things that work for u:).

@newyardleysinclair9960 2 жыл бұрын

Why call yourself anything? Just be you. Perhaps ppl will call themselves Abbieists

@abbiefloriellealih 2 жыл бұрын

@@newyardleysinclair9960 I’m sorry I don’t know English much

@qwqwqw1930 3 жыл бұрын

I love your aspect. Flighting!!!

@haltrei6525 2 жыл бұрын

I am not really a fan of minimalism because I find joy in deciding what to wear/eat and spontaneity. A lot of minimalists on social media are very harsh and austere (imo) with their approach too. But I instantly subscribe to your channel upon watching this very first video because your approach to minimalism is so relaxing and liberating. 💖

@Alejosales 3 жыл бұрын

That moment at 0:25 😆😂😂😂 that's definitely me!!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@muhammadiqbal-tu2mt 3 жыл бұрын

Fun to be here😃

@ruthcamarillo185 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so cute! Thank you for being so open and sharing😊 ありがとございます

@KiaOraekoe 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a Kiwi accent Lol!! Keep up with the KZfaq videos man! I miss living in Japan..had to move back to NZ because of Covid :-(

@cynthia6771 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. And the accent😍.

@lilianbranco 2 күн бұрын

I am curious about life minimalist . It is Interesting your experience with humor. Thanks !

@jitanandaswami9982 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice vídeo. Thanks

@little.pixiedoll 2 ай бұрын

I subscribed the second he said "I don't do ... anything" 😂 bro didn't have to be so relatable.

@Jaesonlee1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man.. pure admiration for your decision.

@kellenanderson3924 3 жыл бұрын

New to watching your videos and I like your take on minimalism, I’m a work in progress living simply with kids but I’m determined 😊

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching this video!

@KhoaNguyen-nt5cn 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, It's such useful stuff for me. Thank you a lot. ありがとう

@promsamnangsamnang8341 3 жыл бұрын

wow it is the best video for me , already subcribe brother and hope to see you one day either in japan or in my country .

@LucianoBAF 2 жыл бұрын

My whole family has always been the opposite of minimalist, while I am one. Rest assured: words may convince, but the example drags. After many years they have improved impressively! If your family is like this, keep doing the right thing and your example will certainly be a positive influence!

@kaka5656kaka 3 жыл бұрын

I love he attaches “mask” notification on his front door haha

@dmoorea1 2 жыл бұрын

I like the sign on the door reminding you to take your mask with you. Good idea!

@pensieri2596 3 жыл бұрын

Very well said :)

@ParadiseImagine 3 жыл бұрын

after he said he used to live in new Zealand i can definitely hear a japanese accent with a dash of a new zealand accent and can't unhear it

@mono4796 3 жыл бұрын

キットカットの流れに笑いました🤣 これからも更新楽しみにしてます🥳

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

これからも宜しくお願いします！

@rodrigodelacruz4811 3 жыл бұрын

you are very insightful

@cheexiong1634 3 жыл бұрын

Cute!!😍 great info

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching this video!

@bruum7 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Can u write what kind of couch and Table do you have? What ist the name of it?

@wapsj9262 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 😍

@apen2152 3 жыл бұрын

Great video❤️

@tolkyn133 3 жыл бұрын

Why is he sooo cute!

@artraft5142 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any particular technique to define which objects do you buy or introduce in your place? How do you combine the FOMO (Fear of Missing 'Out') (Fear of Missing "The Exit")

@arcticMonk6 3 жыл бұрын

Loving his New Zealand accent! 😊

@wadecodez Жыл бұрын

I like your analogy about being full. I'll go through periods where I'll feel sick from the amount of seemingly useless stuff I own.

@ThePinoyBigShow 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You just got yourself a meeting subscriber! :)

@seoelhappymart4429 3 жыл бұрын

i was searching for minimalist ideas and then found this handsome man's channel, then i clicked follow

@jayathome2898 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! How are Japan and New Zealand different as far as commonness of minimalism? Happy Holidays!

@SenaShimotsuma 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching this video! I don't know much about the commonness of minimalism in these two countries but I think it's becoming more and more popular among young people? Well, I should do proper research on this haha Happy holidays to you, too!