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We need a Tommy acoss America series! Loved seeing his reactions, lol

So cool knowing her family can speak japanese to make Tommy feel at home

As a Michigander, THANK YOU for showing Detroit in it's brightest light. Everyone associates Detroit with crime/danger, and I'm sure that keeps a lot of tourists away. It's really a fun town and state and you won't find a better orchard south of the Ohio border.

I'm a Tommy fan! Great choice in a husband - I've tried 3 and now I'm 63 and single! Wah for me, good for you Oriental Pearl! 😂👍

The hugs are so precious. I know Tommy's not accustomed to them, but it's lovely that he's embraced American hug-culture :)

America is crying for Tommy are the best words to describe everything. I'm overjoyed he got to experience all of this especially with all of your family. It warms my heart and Tommy's stomach ❤

He has a cast iron stomach to eat chili cheese fries and a loaded hot dog! So fun to see America through his eyes. I'm chiming in a year later. Thank you for the post and sharing Tommy's reactions. What fun.

Im excited seeing first time your husband... Very very lucky guy.... His wife very beautiful and bubbly... Love love love ❤❤❤

He is seriously living his best life. He was so excited about everything 😊

I love the Japanese culture and watching videos of Japan but it was awesome seeing Tommy's experience here! I am from Chicago and love Michigan. I am glad he had a good time. It's important to learn and appreciate other cultures!

Hello from Sweden! I must say that Tommys reactions to everything seemed so pure. He seems to be a really nice person and you both seem to be a really sweet couple :) I would love to visit both USA and Japan sometime in the future and both have been on my to-visit-wishlist for a long time. My GF has lived in Japan a few years ago and she loved it there and she speaks japanese aswell but she is swedish. Can't wait until the day i can afford to travel to Japan and USA :)

Being a Michigander and familiar with all the places you visited, this video made me happy. It’s great you were able to share Michigan with your husband. :)

Love watching different cultures and experiences.

Hey Alyssa, maybe it’s just me, and that’s ok if it is, but Tommie seemed the most authentically and openly Japanese in this video than any other. I think maybe the excitement of being in America, with you just turned him back into a little boy that couldn’t hold his excitement in at all. It made me happy. ❤

watching his reactions to all this makes me feel like a kid again when i saw all this stuff for the first time. i grew up in metro detroit and this video warms my heart. wish you both the best

There's a story behind Detroit's Coney dogs (for those who don't know): Despite the name Coney dog being named after Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY, the Coney dog originates from the Midwest. But why? In the early 1900s, many Greeks came to the US through Ellis Island to escape the Balkan Wars. Before moving to the Midwest, they stopped at Coney Island and had Nathan's world-famous hot dogs. They were so impressed that they wanted to spread it wherever they went and came up with their own recipes. In Detroit, there's a tense rivalry between American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island right next door on which one has the better Coney dog. In fact, Lafayette Coney Island was actually founded by the BROTHER of the founder of American Coney Island! Like how Mister Donut became a thing because its founder Harry Winokur chose to no longer work with his brother-in-law, William Rosenberg the founder of Dunkin' Donuts.

Your husband is adorably cute and he enjoys everything. I want to go to Michigan. Lovely to watch!

Tommy's excitement of everything being new and different reminds of my numerous tours in Japan (77-78 Okinawa, 82-83, 83-84, 93, 95 and 96-2000 Iwakuni). I had a great time in Japan. I was lucky in that my hobby was long distance running and I had a Japanese friend who shared the same hobby. I and my other running (Marine) friends ran many Japanese running races. Good times. Hope to go back some day for a visit.

"Welcome to Detroit! You're running, why are you running?!" The transition between those two clips in the intro is the perfect way to describe what the typical person thinks when they hear Detroit 💀😂 I've had the opportunity to go to Detroit back in Spring Break 2019 for a robotics world championship and honestly had a blast! Hot dogs and pizza are two things Detroit does right. The crust of a Detroit-style pizza is absolutely perfect, especially a corner piece! Though I'm sure through this Detroit visit, Tommy's realizing he's been taking Japanese trains for granted when noticing how American cities are compared to Japanese ones. And love the fact even your father knows Japanese!

This brought back happy memories except I was the 19 year old American that moved to Japan. I was amazingly fascinated, especially when I had to learn to drive the Japanese roads!😊

He is so cute and so excited. Adorable

Beautiful couple and you can tell he s a friendly,warm, affectionate man

As a Detroiter, this is pretty cool, just seeing his amazement is pretty fun to watch

It's so great watching him, I'm in stiches he is adorable. I'm so happy you kept going with your channel. You deserve all the success and happiness. Congratulations again ‼️

My literal neighbor!!! I would have absolutely been beaming with joy to have seen you guys!! I am so happy that you were able to come home and able to bring your husband with you! Vernors and Frankenmuth are so Michigan it is no joke!!! Thank you so so much for this video, it was such a treat!!! It gave me ear to ear smiles knowing that a fellow Michigander was able to bring her Japanese husband here to experience this beautiful state!!! Thank you for it!!!

You almost made me cry, I miss Christmas up north, but I lived in the UP.

I can relate to the temperature adjustment. I grew up in the TX Gulf Coast. Temperatures rarely even got down to freezing, and when they did for those 1-2 times a year, it was just for a few hours. When my husband brought me to visit his family in Grand Rapids in Jan, I thought it was absurdly cold despite it only being in the upper 30's. His relatives laughed at me. For our next visit we were able to visit in summer, so we could go to the county fair. I thought temps in the upper 70's low 80's were paradise while those same relatives were suffering. I just looked up the high at home on my phone and they couldn't believe that our upper 90's low 100's was our normal.

I had the biggest smile on my face watching this! His excitement and awe was so wholesome! It’s so fun watching people experience where you’re from or things you grew up with and enjoy it. 🥰🥰

There is so much of this I want to comment on because I loved every minute of it. From the Michigan welcome basket to Frankenmuth, to Campus Martius Park to Red Wings game to apple and pumpkin pie, it was so wholesome. I am excited for his adventures to continue in the summer. You two are adorable together.

I can not wait to bring my Filipina gf to America(Michigan) She's been wanting to see and experience the winter and snow.

As a person who lives in Livonia, I think you did a great job planning Michigan activities. Hope he comes back in the summer to visit the Great Lakes, maybe go tubing down the Au Sable, visit the sand dunes, watch fireworks (if around 4th of July), visit Mackinac, and take him to one of the "mystery spots". There's one in Irish Hills but there are a couple others too. It was so great to see him light up with each new experience.

You took him to all the best places, exactly where I’d take a foreigner!! Yates is a 10/10 in the fall and Frankenmuth makes me SO excited for Christmas!!!

This was my first time seeing a video of you and your husband together! He seems like such a kind and thoughtful person, it was heart warming seeing his reactions and happiness being there with everyone. I hope Tommy can visit again and make more great memories with you all!

Absolutely loved Tommy's appreciation for the US. Broke my heart when he had to leave, even more so seeing him so emotional. Thank you for sharing.

Just started watching your channel and your husband seems sooo sweet, kind and a wonderful human being. Wish you both good health and endless happiness.

I admire them both they are amazing! I especially her accomplishments in life, studying foreign languages,, great marriage and her over all love for life🎉

I don't know what to say, but seeing you both embrace each other's culture and just trying everything while being so cute with each other is really wholesome. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us! I really do wish you and both of your families the best of luck and a happy future. :) Your editing and music choice is also really good and entertaining!

Tommy's enthusiasm throughout the video was so great! He was so excited, it was adorable!

I'm glad KZfaq recommended this video to me. I'm so glad to see visitors enjoy America, especially during the holidays!

This is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen all week. I loved how happy he was. It really made me happy too. This video was exceptional!

The noises Tony makes when excited are so cute. ☺️🥰

As a michigander i'd say you took him to all the right spots! looks like he loved it.

I didnt realize how much I missed the Detroit area since joining the military. this video really brought me back, seeing his reactions made me realize I've failed to appreciate my hometown when I was a kid. Back then I could only think of leaving, now I feel a longing to return with little or any opportunity to go back. Detroit and Michigan in general has a lot to offer that I took for granted. Thank you both for this video showing the awsome things I remember from my childhood.

I'm crying cause this is exactly how my aunt, my cousin, and her husband reacted when they visited us in Bay Area, California from Japan! We took them to their first Warriors game, Giants game, Sharks game, 49er game, their first In-n-Out Burger, first legit Mexican food, first legit BBQ in Santa Cruz, first jazz band concert in San Jose, and the obvious iconic tourist places to visit (Facebook, Google, Apple, Golden Gate, Ghirardelli). It was so fun seeing their eyes sparkle at every place we went and all the people we met along the way that were able to make their first visit to America so much more memorable! I'm so happy to see Tommy got the same experience and you can totally see how happy he was!

Tommy looks like he had a great time in Michigan! Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

OMG....this video had me smiling from ear to ear...you two are soooooo meant for each other!!! Tommy looked so sad to leave, I was sad for him, but I think he really enjoyed himself while in America. I love how you wrap your arm around his neck, he is "your man for life!", and it shows! It's nice that your stepfather knows Japanese also, it makes Tommy feel so much more comfortable. I absolutely adore your videos, I wish you so much joy in your life, you deserve it! 💯❤❤❤

This video was the best advertisement for America I've ever seen.

I relate to Tommy a fair bit, visited Illinois and Wisconsin to see some friends a few years ago and it was the second time I'd visited the US since I visited Cali as a child and the only time outside of Europe since before I was a teen, and I had the same excitement, even as a Brit it was a culture shock.

There are many videos of people visiting Japan and seeing everything for the first time, but it’s very rare to see it the other way around! Was so excited for him to see everything! Love the videos, enjoy your time back stateside

It's so much fun seeing Tommy's mind get blown every other second and being like a kid in a toystore on Christmas. Michigan looks lovely and that pumpkinpie looks sooo good! Happy Hollidays from Sweden!

Its beautiful that in life two people can have such great experiences, that many other people will never get the chance to experience. Im American and recently moved to Japan, its really interesting to see things from a different cultural perspective. These are definitely life long memories and this video has so much happiness.

Seeing the excitement in Tommy’s eyes as he experiences new things, warms my heart 🤩❤️

I was so excited for this video as a Michigander!! Most of the time when influencers come to America, they go to the big cities or come from the big cities so it's nice to be like, "Oh! I know exactly where they are" Thank you for making this video, Anming

I love these little glimpses of your life and how optimistic you are in these videos. I am in awe at your intellect and social compatibility in the world. Cheers friend!

Bless him. What a wonderful experience for Tommy. His reactions are priceless. He's like a kid at Christmas. Merry Christmas to both of you ❤️

This was so good! Best wishes from Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😊

Man this video was so heartwarming. It's awesome that he had an amazing time in America and even wants to visit again in the Summer! Felt super sad when you were seeing him off at the aiport, since I can totally relate doing that with my gf.

This was so wholesome!! I was so excited for Tommy! It was like seeing a kid in a candy store falling in love with everything he sees. This is awesome. I love your videos

After my first tour to Japan on 2015, I fell in love with the people, the culture, the cuisine, the land. Been back for two month long tours since and I've really enjoyed learning from the expat community on KZfaq over the years. Been following your videos for a long time, but never realized you're a fellow Michigander! How wonderful to see you two enjoy family time over Thanksgiving and explore Detroit and Frankenmuth together. It put a big smile on my face to see Tommy wolfing down a coney in a U of M hoodie and washing it down with a Vernor's. Doesn't get much more Michigan than that!

My goodness! Such expressions of wonder from an inner child. Beautiful

It's cool to hear you're from the Detroit area. I grew up in Royal Oak myself! It's awesome that your husband's first experience of America was Detroit, and his reactions to everything were so heartwarming. Bringing him to Michigan in the summertime should be an amazing experience, especially if you could bring him up north. Anywho, I just recently discovered your videos and I love your channel. Keep it up! 💜

Pearl and Tommy, I swear I was just thinking about y'all two earlier today, especially this specific video. I'm so happy for you two. 👫👩‍❤️‍👨 🇺🇸♥️🇯🇵 Thank-you for publishing this video, Pearl. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Edit: I just had this thought: Tommy is now American because he's now married to you, Pearl! 🎉

Man what a wholesome video. watched it to the end! watching your Husband is so entertaining. you could genuinely see the amazement in his eyes at every turn. Loved watching him walk around the house in disbelief. keep up the good work and thank you for showing Michigan in such a great light and humor.... (pot hole comment had me on floor with scooter)

From SE Michigan. So wonderful that your husband enjoyed his time here. Love the Michigan adventure that you took him on. (Especially Yates) I can't wait to see the videos of when he returns

What a trip, in many ways!!!!! Liked seeing our country thru Tommy’s eyes. Forget what a land of abundance we are. Lots of things are supersized (for better or worse) and I take it for granted. Subbed to your channel after seeing the first video, enjoy it immensely. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

Such an adorable couple! So lovely to see Tommy experiencing Detroit for the first time!

I love his reaction to a new place. Please we need a series you and him traveling to some place in states.

This is my first time to your channel and Tommy seems like an absolute delight!! I want to be around someone that happy all the time

I love seeing you two having such a great time! His excitement is adorable!

His reactions are so awesome!!! This dude is just living his best life right now hah Have a great holiday guys!!!

I loved his reactions. Must have been a culture shock for him lol But I love how you guys enjoyed your time. 😊

Always so jolly and a welcome relief from grim news you have so much joy!

You’ve always had such a knack and talent for creating good and interesting content, Anming. Thank you for this one.

Your husband is adorable. I'm so glad he had a good time. But take him to a Pistons game next time! Especially when they are playing the New Jersey Nets. They have a Japanese player!

Never saw tommy in ur videos,, got to say seeing him so excited to be in America and meet ur family, probably one of the best foreigner visits another country videos ive seen 👍

Such fun vibes, hope you all enjoy and appreciate the time with friends and family!❤

I really enjoy the overall positive energy of this video. More please!

Thank you for sharing such sweet memories with us. It's wonderful to see your family's love.

"Tommy went to America, and never came back" hahahaha thats so funny. You guys have to be the most wholesome people on youtube, I swear.

As a fellow Michigander this makes my heart warm (As a UMich student I feel even happier seeing Tommy with the jersey hahaha) ❤ Happy holidays to you all!

First off, it's absolutely NUTS you're taking time to respond to all these comments! That's a LOT of work. Don't burn yourself out! Second, Detroit is my hometown, too :) - Living here currently, making plans myself to have an extended stay in Japan. It's so fascinating to see your husband being amazed by how things work here in America. You took him to some of the nicer spots. Sadly, he didn't get to see the riverwalk, which is SOOOO nice in the summer. Yet, Downtown is beautiful during Christmas. You and your husband warm my heart and soul. You deserve all the success you have and more. I wish I'd bumbed into you when you were here. I have so many questions. God Bless you! And merry christmas!

Your husband is absolutely adorable 🙂 thanks for sharing his first visit to America, love your videos ❤️

His reaction is so pure and joyful! Glad you could travel home and be w your family for Xmas. お帰り。

Awe, I loved and was over joyed seeing Tommy's reaction. I had tears of joy.

I LOVED seeing your husband's face when the Red Wings scored! That made me smile so much. Cheers, Pearl!

You brought him to my hometown. We got our scars but the downtown at night is worth it. I love my city

Aww, really sweet to see how excited Tommy was to see everything. It's always nice to see and explore new places. :) Hopefully it wasn't/isn't too long before you're reunited!

OMG thank u so much for this amazing video ❤ I was eagerly waiting for this video ♡ Tommy's reaction is precious . I am so happy for both of u 😚😚

Wow that was awesome Pearl.. looks like everyone especially Tommy had a great time.. thanks for taking us along…..

This is so awesome seeing his absolute excitement visiting my home!!

I really enjoy both of you’re life’s journey, please continue, and include your family and his. Really heartwarming. Tommy’s journey into America, just scratching the surface. His expression is like a kid in toy store! Love it❤️!

Omg why did he have to leave so soon 😭 i was really enjoying this video. Tommy looks like a little boy when he gets really excited, it was a very heart warming video

There's so much joy in this video. I love it!

I'm a Texan and have visited Detroit and Coney Island Restaurant. Loved every minute of it!

I loved every minute of this video. Tommy's open mindedness, was incredible. He was so eager to explore everything and experience and soak in all of American and Michigan culture. I think he has fallen in love with the USA. Also, I remember that Coney Island diner was featured in an Anthony Bourdain cultural show several years back. It was pretty moving at the end when Tommy was flying back. I'd like to see him come back to the States very soon.

Great video, loved seeing the US through Tommy's eyes. It was fun. Thanks for sharing.

I loved how happy Tommy looked throughout the trip. Thank you, your videos always brighten up my day, and I love these fun vlogs :)

I needed this blast of wholesomness, Tommy's excitement was so palpable!! I was smiling the whole time. This is one of my favorite videos of yours, we need the Tommy content!

Finally, Tommy visit the US.. I've been waiting to see this and love his facial expressions taking it all in! He really enjoyed his visit, you can tell he was sad to leave especially with you staying! I'm glad he experienced our Thanksgiving, a very American tradition, especially with your family!!! Can't wait for your next video! I thought I had the notification bell on, but it was not on, now it is!!!