Moving to Japan at 50: A Year Later - Was It the Right Choice?

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Moving to Japan at 50: A Year Later - Was It the Right Choice?

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Thinking about moving to Japan? I share my experience of moving to Japan at 50. Was it the right choice? One year later reflections.
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In this video I will talk about the challenges, surprises, and rewards of living in Japan. From adjusting to the loneliness, setting up a house, renovating an Akiya and building a new community, I'll give you an honest review of my first year in Japan. Whether you're planning to move to Japan or just curious about expat life, this video will share my story. Moving to Japan can be scary on your own.
Hi. My name is Chani. I am an Australian who was stuck in a rut and decided to leave my job, family and friends to move to Japan and set up life in a new country. This channel looks at all the adjustments and follows my journey along the way. I'd love it if you joined the community.
☕️ Thanks for all your support of the channel, I really appreciate it so much. If you would like to help me continue to make videos and support my ability to keep the channel going, here is the link:
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I look forward to seeing you in the next video 😀
@ChaniJapan
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@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

🇯🇵Learn Japanese with me, join now 'Beginners Japanese Course' : www.chanijapan.com 🇯🇵 *What did you think of the new camera footage filmed at the end of the video? Can you notice the difference?*

@meowc5083 Ай бұрын

I do noticed the new camera that it's has a better wide view which I really like. 😊

@gosekinz Ай бұрын

Camera is excellent! Nice choice. What is the battery life like, especially in these really warm conditions? So they used proper screws to secure the plastic roof in the end 😉

@TheRubberKitty Ай бұрын

Totally inspiring Chani

@helenekrotz4692 Ай бұрын

@@ChaniJapan Much better, clear and not so grainy.

@JamesTypewriter Ай бұрын

It’s amazing! Especially at night, I felt like I was there!❤

@shirleythexeira4344 Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday! The footage from the new camera is beautiful. Images are crisp and clear.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Great😀 Thank you 🩷

@Charles_-zw6zk Ай бұрын

I agree! The camera works beautifully! Definitely good low light quality and smooth while you were walking.

@n1k1george Ай бұрын

Chani, your KZfaq channel has such a unique vibe. Your unassuming sweetness and honesty is so refreshing and mixed in with some wisdom gained from lifes' learnings, you add a richness and depth to your videos that are really soothing to watch. Please keep it up!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@jefflormans5441 Ай бұрын

New camera looks great, nice clear quality and night shots excellent.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mariadange06 Ай бұрын

Congtatz on one year in Japan 🎉 The night photography is great on the new camera.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I think it’s really clear too. It was grainy on the GoPro.

@jasonsmith6106 18 сағат бұрын

Well done Chani. What a great little montage. Living it with you has been great and reminds me (us) of our year as we've been preparing to move from Brisbane to Japan also. The challenges and the head space you were in must've come flooding back as you were reliving and splicing the footage together in post production. The DJI Osmo night footage is great! Bigger sensor captures those richer blacks - good upgrade.

@twowheelsintokyo7039 Ай бұрын

At the end of my first year in Japan, I didn’t know if it was the right choice. Most of the people I had arrived in Japan with at that time returned home after a year. A few more returned home in the years after that. By the time of the 2011 earthquake, only a few of these people remained, and after the quake, all of them left. It was the pandemic which made me realize finally that I had made the right choice, to be in Japan, where there were no lockdowns, no forced closures of businesses or schools, and no restrictions on personal movement.

@akas224 Ай бұрын

same. while my family were lockdown in Itay, I enjoyed traveling Kyoto😊

@izzy2112 Ай бұрын

I moved to Perth Australia from the US 26 years ago and it was a major culture shock but i wouldn't change it for nothing nor would i ever move back to the US

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

That is so good you found a place you enjoy 😀

@sky-pv7ff Ай бұрын

If you'll never go back to the USA, will you give up your American citizenship if you have one?

@izzy2112 Ай бұрын

@@sky-pv7ff no reason to plus it's to damn expensive to do so anyways

@sky-pv7ff Ай бұрын

@izzy2112 The problem is there's a lot of fake Americans. Who doesn't deserve American citizenship. Many are foreigners who came here illegally or economic asylum seekers.

@flashgordon6510 Ай бұрын

What was your biggest culture shock? I guess I thought the US and Australia weren't that different.

@Norio1213 Ай бұрын

I am in awe of your initiative, adaptability to new environments and cultures, and your courage and curiosity. 'Seek and you shall find' truly rings true. Alternatively, 'Where there's a will, there's a way!'

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@nof9469 Ай бұрын

My birthday is this month too! Happy birthday, Chani! 🎂

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Hey! Happy birthday to you too🩷👋

@allie1953 Ай бұрын

🥳🥳🥳

@rebekahmcleod8169 Ай бұрын

Mine too

@amberblossom22 Ай бұрын

Ah! This video couldn't have come at a better time! I commented three weeks ago and now I've been in Japan for about a month. When you were talking about your empty apartment and it being such a low for you, I completely understood! As soon as I started buying little pieces of furniture, my place started to feel ...homey. Last time I was saying I felt like I was in a dream. I still feel like I'm in a dream but I've started to find a groove and I'm starting to feel like this new step in my life must've been the right choice. Thank you for your video! Gives me the motivation to keep on trekking through. Right now I'm dealing with not so good things like pipes leaking and an ant infection but hey, its all part of the adventure, right 😂 Also! My birthday month is also July! Can't believe were birthday pals. 😊

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Wow! You are doing great. The challenges are hard but the good thing is they will pass 🩷 Happy birthday to you too😽

@lill8537 Ай бұрын

The new camera is fab. The pictures are so clear! Especially obvious with the night footage. Being in a rut is one thing and whilst I do agree that changing countries isn’t the instant fix for everyone, the fact that you moved to try to step out of that rut (by moving to another country) is a great start. Sometimes it requires you to get a new perspective. To see the world with a new set of lens. And moving to another country forces you to delve deep into what’s important. I am glad you’ve found peace with your decision and are enjoying yourself. ❤

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks ♥️

@dealman3312 Ай бұрын

DJI Osmo?

@HappyBerryCrochet 17 күн бұрын

I love watching your videos and can relate to those feelings so much having moved from the UK to Hungary, so thank you, you're helping me learn to see it all as one big adventure!

@HappyBerryCrochet 17 күн бұрын

Oh and new camera looks so clear!! ☺️

@ChaniJapan 17 күн бұрын

Thank you🩷

@ChantalRussell Ай бұрын

Your journey and your bravery are inspiring. Thank you for these videos. ❤

@japanham5973 Күн бұрын

Late Happy Birthday.... Amazing, I have the same DJO Osmo Pocket 3, creator combo, including the little black bag that just holds everything in the kit. It is a great camera and has a lot of features and the video/still quality is excellent. Thanks for the really interesting story of a part of your life getting started here in Japan.

@leaper2294 Ай бұрын

Congratulations and happy birthday! You have grown with your experiences.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ericaclyde1231 28 күн бұрын

FABULOUS video, insight and super inspiring! That 'Rut' gave you the power, energy and guts to move forward! Thank you so much for this fabulous video and reminder of one's strengths. Love from New Zealand ❤❤❤🙏 ( ex Saffer 🤗) All the best

@Druzhnik 28 күн бұрын

Happy birthday!! The footage shot with your new camera looks gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the next videos you make with it!

@JessicaOliviaLifestyle Ай бұрын

I have to look into taking your classes. My husband and I are actually currently working on our move to Japan soon. We’re looking into less than a years time as our kids move on their own way. I enjoy your videos and always look forward to new videos. Your new camera is great!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@lucilleblues Ай бұрын

Happy birthday, Chani!! I enjoy your channel so much, greetings from Rio 😘

@ALFAGOMMA Ай бұрын

Happy birthday Chani. We both share a July birthday! 🤩 Thank you for doing the research on the replacement camera - saves me a lot of time as I'll probably buy one for my road trips. Take care in the heat.

@theChaosAlchemist Ай бұрын

I am so thankful to have found your channel. I was 49 this year and planning a long term hiatus in Japan when my last kid finished college in a couple years. I am not more than certain it's going to be amazing.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

You can do it!

@writingraven3314 Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday. The new camera footage is wonderful. The clarity really comes through compared to the old camera. 🎉🎉🎉

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@theresevh Ай бұрын

NIce camera! Great colour saturation and contrast. It has a depth of field the GoPro didn't. I really like it, it is very warm and sharp. I also love your channel, thank you for inviting us along. And Millie is adorable, too!

@theresevh Ай бұрын

and Happy Birthday!!

@higgertor192 29 күн бұрын

Happy birthday and congratulations on coming through a year of changes. Love the new footage, which seemed crisper than the previous. Look forward to you updating us on the new camera once you've had it a while. Here's to year 2!

@ChaniJapan 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@peachyduck60 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday Chani,loving the new camera,great content as always it’s like I am there too. Thank you 💖🎉🎂🎁

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

So glad the footage looks ok from your end!

@TheRealWai2Fast 14 күн бұрын

Epic journey! Thank you for sharing with us! The footage on the new camera is excellent BTW.

@ChaniJapan 11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@at8132 Ай бұрын

I just recently found your channel and I have been enjoying your videos, they have a calming vibe to it 🤍. Thank you for taking us on your journey, I’m in my late 30’s and its been my dream to visit Japan and maybe moving there in the future. So seeing your videos always gives me hope that’s it’s possible ☺️

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks 👋

@qewtypants Ай бұрын

Happy birthday to you Chani (it is mine and all my family this month too) and how great to wake up to a video. My goodness the difference in your camera is very visible, especially the stability and quick focus. The night time clarity is also fabulous which will give you a lot of options for night time adventures ahead. Thank you for your video as always, it really is lovely to hear how everything is going.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Happy birthday to you and your family too😽 So many July birthdays here✨

@kikikukekek Ай бұрын

Chani, I’m looking forward to more videos from you with your new camera!

@miriam2909 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday Chani 🧁 😊. I’m so glad you got your patio roof stabilised. The new go pro seems really good. Lovely and clear. Great birthday present for yourself . Enjoy the warmth… it’s freezing cold in Australia where I live 🥶. Lovely to see you so relaxed and happy. 😊.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@michaellindley1347 Ай бұрын

Happy to hear you are still enjoying life in Japan. The beach with the fireworks looked really cool. I want to go there. Also the local karaoke bar you went to seems like a great place as well. Hope to bump into you in my travels to and from Tokyo and Osaka.

@patataeve 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for your good energy and your inspiring courage!!! I’m 36 and dreaming of living in Japan, and you really inspire me to work and take the leap! Blessings!

@ChaniJapan 3 күн бұрын

Go for it!

@clare0z2050 Ай бұрын

As a young person, you gave me hopeful perspective for my future.. things that I can't achieve now actually just await to be reality in the future ❤ big love from NZ

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope you can achieve what you want ♥️

@mayumiferrin1435 Ай бұрын

お誕生日おめでとう！ My birthday is in July too. I celebrated with a family trip to Mexico! Congrats on a year in Japan. You are so brave and go getter! Your ability to speak & understand Japanese is amazing! I'm encouraging my husband to take your Japanese course. I surely enjoy your video every time you put up! Keep up the good work! アメリカから応援しています。

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Happy birthday to you too 🥳

@maryellensola5379 Ай бұрын

The new camera is great. I noticed that many youtubers have made the switch to this camera.

@grazia7179 Ай бұрын

You are the best KZfaq discovery of this year for me. It's great to see your channel growing 🤩. Btw the new camera video is stunning! Great choice! Happy birthday month girl 🎉

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🩷

@Fabfash40 Ай бұрын

I've been looking at these cameras. Looks good. I agree about the rut. In the UK we say, "a change is as good as a rest".

@frogkaeru8259 Ай бұрын

🎉Happy 🎉Birthday 🎉 The new camera footage looks great! I also love the color of your friend’s car❣️ 🌹Happy 1 Year Anniversary too 🌹

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

She has the best pink Suzuki Hustler. Such a great looking car

@aDeviantType Ай бұрын

WOW! What great looking footage off the new cam! As a photographer/videographer Im jealous of your shots! Also, congrats on a YEAR in Japan! I'm looking forward to seeing more

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thecloudchaser1 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday , the footage from your new camera looks great 😊cheers from Melbourne

@waldek80 Ай бұрын

The new camera video is better and Happy Birthday !

@sarabolletta4446 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the update, I always get excited when I see you've posted a new video! The new camera is wonderful, there is a big difference in the quality, you made the right choice.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@verwilliams1 Ай бұрын

I would like to have that motto also! Thx for the inspiration ❤ The new camera makes you feel like your there. More realism.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@karenholtham7752 Ай бұрын

Hi Chani. Love your channel. So interesting to see Japanese daily life. I think the new camera is a winner! Very clear footage. 👌

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Great 😃

@BrantRaven Ай бұрын

Thank you Chani for another great video. It was lovely to see some ov your early videos. I really think you made the most amazing lifestyle change. I dont think moving country will take awy your problems...but what it does do is give you a new perspective, and perhaps allow you to see those problems in a different way. New camera is fantastic. I think I might get one myself for a new trip!..I do think your story telling wins out more though. Happy Birthday Chani!! Maoy you continue to have joy in your life.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

If you are going on a new trip, I think the camera is great because its really light weight and easy to use.

@gabys7392 Ай бұрын

Feliz cumpleaños! Se ve muy lindo con la nueva cámara! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 😊

@natalietowner6780 Ай бұрын

Milly is the sweetest little sidekick 😊❤

@binchyaube7885 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday and thanks for your videos❤

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ilhamkoubaa77 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this one made me share a tear 😢 and also made me smile: life is a journey ❤ life is an adventure ❤

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I really think so. We are all on a journey ♥️

@kayleehealy8406 Ай бұрын

Hi Chani, the new camera is great and yes I can see the difference, so much more sharp. Happy Birthday for July, it’s my husbands’ Birthday today. Oooh something exciting next week, ummm I heard the “beep,beep”, maybe you’re getting your car this week. I enjoy watching your videos and every time I think how wonderful you are for taking the big plunge and. Loving to Japan. If I was 10 years younger and single I’d do the same. I haven’t done any Japanese study this week 🫣😓 hopefully next week I’ll find an hour to do some. I don’t like to do more than an hour at a time as it doesn’t sink in..

@obsessionprofessional5529 Ай бұрын

Congrats on your first year in Japan!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ritaportelli6638 Ай бұрын

I think the new camera is a best purchase. Shots are crisp and stability is great. So i would continue using it. Well done to you for embarking on this life adventure . xxx

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ilmarinen79 Ай бұрын

I'm happy for your victories! Life can certainly throw all kinds of things on our way but there are also options to choose the way to look at them. I think the iPhone footage ain't bad at all but the new footage is clearly very crisp and even more professional/delightful.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@Chuck8541 Ай бұрын

It's crazy how far GoPro has fallen in device quality, and reliability. They were THE industry leader for at least over a decade. But Insta360, and DJI took its lunch. Millie is growing SO fast! As always, thanks for sharing. It's always nice to learn about someones journey.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Millie is really getting bigger! Not sure how long she will keep growing. She is one now.

@ellak3238 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy your video every week! Something about your video gives me encouragement. I really appreciate you are sharing the journey of Japan. I look forward to watching more coming videos. Thank you ☺️

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@iamthe5616 Ай бұрын

that camera does look great. It is super clear and had some really good night time footage

@janettehunter6479 Ай бұрын

I am not used to using the video filming but the new film seems very clear @ the walking filming is very steady. Love watching yr channel.

@garybythesea Ай бұрын

Glad to see you are enjoying so many things. A video about differences of life/work/money in japan and australia?

@usetherightbrain. Ай бұрын

and, the Journey is the Reward. 🙂

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

True ♥️

@bellsofthenorthhomestead5326 Ай бұрын

Yay! It’s my birthday month too! Happy birthday Chani. I love the Life is Journey bumper sticker.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Happy birthday to you too 🥳

@valli_chenae Ай бұрын

Happy birthday month! The new camera looks great! I have the pocket 3 as well and it’s such a good camera! You inspire me to record more of my life experiences so I hope to record my experience while I’m here in Italy!

@amandaloureiro2336 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday! 🎉 Giving ourselves a nice birthday present is always nice! As for the camera, the quality of the image is excellent for outside footage. The focus changes accordingly, which is very helpful on the go. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun taking new videos from now on!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@user-hg2ls1bw7f Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday, and the new camera footage is great and you are such an inspiration to me, given me hope that I can do the same in a few more years 🎉🎉

@Anzac-pi7eq Ай бұрын

Such a great, reflective video, Chani. Your authenticity and honesty, I think, is what sets these vids apart. A massive year. I’m not sure I’d agree with the comment someone made that once in a rut, always in a rut. Of course, can’t really escape any deep underlying issues, and have to deal with those wherever you are, but I have found a radical change of location and circumstances is often enough to shake things up enough, at least to get some perspective on whatever it was that prompted you to move. And moving to Japan and doing what you’re doing is certainly enough of a shake up I think. New camera seems to take clearer footage.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Yes the change of location has shaken things up and I feel more at peace with where I am in life ♥️

@tokyoteri Ай бұрын

I only started following you recently. I lived in Japan several years ago for 2 years and loved it. I so enjoy your channel and think that making such a huge change in your life is nothing short of awesome. It takes courage to pick up sticks and do something entirely different on your own. Keep the vids coming. You are an inspiration!

@tokyoteri Ай бұрын

PS - the new camera is great and happy birthday!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment and joining the channel. I will keep filming ♥️

@virtualscouser Ай бұрын

I know a few IRL streamers on Twitch that use the DGI gimbal for their phones, and they are all very happy with its performance so it will be interesting to see and hear what you think of the new camera as you make more videos in the future with it. First impressions from the video you shot is that the great stability from the gimbal has carried over to the camera and the color and picture is wonderful. It'll be great to see some video of the countryside in the daylight with it. Happy birthday!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I look forward to getting some nice footage with it 😃

@weablewabble Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday and congrads on your new DJI Osmo 3! I just got one as well after reading several reviews. You are luck to have gotten one as they are very popular. As always, thanks for sharing your life with us. I feel a part of yours every time I see your videos! You are brave!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

You got one too🤩

@elenakursteiner4729 Ай бұрын

You are Proud of your Self and so we are: for You! Very well done 👍✅👍 Thanks for Motivating us! Keep on staying❤ safe and so strong and positive

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@Sal-xj6yu Ай бұрын

Chani you're really inspirational. I've been struggling with loneliness since moving to a new town for work and your videos are always make me so happy

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@sandrahembrey2354 Ай бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos, I lived in Yokohama area back in the mid 80’s. I’m so glad I took a chance to step out of my comfort zone. It was scary at first but I have wonderful memories now of the friends I made, abilities I learned. Now retired living in Texas. Better to try and take a chance, than never trying. No regrets latter in life. 👍

@cecilev.9253 Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday to you Chani! Yes life is a journey, very true. The video is great and we are waiting for the good news then next week !!=))) Hello from France

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@SoloYolo84 Ай бұрын

Omg i have dji pocket 2 loved it used it when i was in hawaii. Gopro was overheating too only used it for the drive. im cancer too. I too wanted to buy abandoned house one day. Used to study in Japanese language institution in 2004 in takaba. I used korean & japanese in hawaii. Fell in love with 😅the islands there. Kanbare!

@musashimarc7536 Ай бұрын

hi Chani i appreciate your video about your first year journey in japan ,keep it on! Marc

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do! 👋

@debbiegarber5348 Ай бұрын

Nice stable video. Smooooth! Enjoy your birthday month. "All that matters is that you are living today." 😊

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@deancox3173 Ай бұрын

New camera set up is great, sharper and color quality better. Fun recap

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks 😃

@micgant Ай бұрын

The camera is GREAT! The stabilization alone was wort it.

@rongreen4766 Ай бұрын

Tanjoubi omedetto Chani. The video was clear, and the night shots were, too. My son has been using Go Pro for about 12 years now, and he has also become disenchanted with them. Thanks for the episode.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@tonidunkinson1826 Ай бұрын

The footage on the new camera is really clear and smooth when you are moving.

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I thought so too ♥️

@amandacarter291 Ай бұрын

The new camera footage looks great. I do not know if I can tell the difference but I am not a great source on that matter. Glad you got a new model and I hope it lasts you a long time. I really enjoyed the montage also! Thanks for sharing

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@annetherington800 Ай бұрын

Hello chani it’s Annie from the UK 🇬🇧 I love your videos and what a year you have had . Keep up with the fantastic videos I so enjoy them love Annie 💖💖💖

@Gatsu6 Ай бұрын

Hi Chani , I’m also from the UK and enjoying the videos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😊

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👋

@stellakovacs7138 Ай бұрын

Otanjōbiomedetō! お誕生日おめでとう🎶📸Another saying: "The present is the gift you give yourself." You are living that very well, while also forging ahead into the future! Thank you!

@dealman3312 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday hun! 🎉 For what you are doing, the dji will work. Maybe you can get the accessory that will make it easier to do walk and talks

@VirtualHorizonz Ай бұрын

The footage looks great. I know a couple of people with this camera and have heard there are some limitations but for vlogging it works well 👍 Just got back from Japan last night, looked at a few houses to buy in Chiba and found one we really like buy we're waiting till 2027. Happy Birthday!

@nataschamiljkovic3558 Ай бұрын

WOW! You've accomplished soooo much! Sincerely, congratulations on your beautiful new home and thank you for letting us have glimpses of your life. 🎉❤ Greetings from Vienna, Austria! Natascha (a fellow July-Baby 😊)

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 and Happy Birthday

@chandraregan5847 Ай бұрын

I remember living in Japan as a single. I bought myself a birthday gift of some perfume. I had it for many years. It brought back happy memories of my time in Japan. I was so happy that I treated myself! I really am enjoying hearing about your life journey!❤

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I think it’s important to treat ourselves sometimes too👋 Nice memory that you kept the perfume.

@janelle.loves.languages Ай бұрын

Dang it your channel is so motivational and you are right, life IS journey ... and if that commenter actually realized that they wouldn't have left that comment in the first place. Cheers to an even more successful second year in Japan!

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@FoxyfloofJumps Ай бұрын

I love love love! how matter-of-fact and slice of life your videos are. You aren't hyping, selling, or promoting much at all, and it's mostly just you living as best you know how. I love it.

@susancampanelli4245 Ай бұрын

The new camera makes a big difference! But even if you didn’t have a new camera your content is wonderful 😊

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@trevorvanzuydam8115 Ай бұрын

Very big improvement in the film quality ❤

@puffafish8503 Ай бұрын

Camera footage is excellent. Thank you

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Yay! So glad you think so too😀

@bonbonandpumpkin2463 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful journey - love your initiative. Congratulations on the year that was - and happy birthday 🎉 The new camera is very clear , especially in the night footage. How’s the garden going ?

@tonypereira1484 Ай бұрын

What an amazing year you have had Chani! Yes 👍 it was a fantastic move buying a new camera as the picture quality and stability of the footage is superb. ❤❤❤❤ Happy Birthday 🎈 too !!! 21 again ? Ms Chani ? lol 😜

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! 21 again for sure 😜

@KathleenHoban Ай бұрын

I live vicariously through you, I’m much too much of an introvert and not brave enough to make big changes as you did. 💪🏻

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

I’m actually an introvert too 😬

@santisanti8386 Ай бұрын

As far as I know, following your channel and your story, you didn't move to Japan to "fix your problems" but you moved by calling of the heart. Routine becomes overwhelming and even unbearable sometimes if we resist answering that call, but stay where we are...I commend you for moving on in the direction you wanted!...Even if you had failed, which you certainly didn't, it would be a good decision, in that case the outcome might have been finding new love for your Australian life. Also answering that calling is a fountain of youth, you really look like you age in reverse...So happy 49th birthday 😉😊🥳🎉🎉🎉, dear Chani! As for me, I'll continue to enjoy your channel immensely and hopefully make a trip to Japan one day as I really adore South East Asia ❤

@ChaniJapan Ай бұрын

Aww thank you. I hope I am aging in reverse now.