Our mission to revive our Japanese countryside garden to its former glory

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Get started on our spring gardening with us in the Japanese countryside! Get exclusive Q&A content ad-free videos on Patreon at / maigomika or donate a one-time amount on Ko-fi. All proceeds will help us create more countryside content for you!
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👩‍🌾 About Maigomika 👨‍🌾 We are Canadians renting and living in an ‘akiya’ house, one of the many vacant houses in Japan, along with our 100% countryside dog mix, Pancake.🐕
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#gardening #springgarden #japancountryside #countrysideliving #akiya #abandonedhouse
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📖Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:15 Cleaning the Yard
2:15 Socializing with the neighbours
3:11 Lunch Break
6:25 Planting the First Flowers
8:05 Countryside cooking on a rainy day
10:32 Planting a lavender
12:52 Bloopers
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@dhruv2985 2 ай бұрын

My doctor told me I'm maigomika-deficient so I been watching jp countryside vids. But, I'm told the real cure is more pancakes.

@Bubblepoot 2 ай бұрын

Isn't the country side so beautiful there 💕

@maigomika 2 ай бұрын

BWAHAHAHAHA you're sweet 🤣

@1whitecottagelife770 2 ай бұрын

We need to be friends

@cassienolan4553 2 ай бұрын

The noon bell sounds like you need to evacuate rather than it being for lunch 😆

@yvonnepallan7210 2 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing, sounds like a nuclear bomb alert, at least according to what we think in USA. You’re doing a great job!! Keep up the hard work 😊

@ymotle 2 ай бұрын

Woudnt surprise me at all if that alarm its a remaining from the world war 2

@HisameArtwork Ай бұрын

@@ymotle sounds like it, 45' nostalgia sound.

@ilmarinen79 Ай бұрын

We have the same sounding ones here in Finland. But it's just a daily signal test at noon for the emergency system. Probably the idea is the same but you can choose your own meaning if you want to.

@IrrigoCorrespondent 13 күн бұрын

Time to evacuate... for lunch.

@HelyaRavn 2 ай бұрын

Pancake under the table was just the cuuuutest thing ever ❤

@julesdr1169 2 ай бұрын

The connections you seem to have created with the community there and the little snippets of them that you show is one of my favorite parts of these, that and the shots of pancake getting comfy in the kotatsu!

@danielburgess7785 2 ай бұрын

Everywhere dogs are dogs. We're fortunate to share our time with them. "Do your best" will always be a part of Japan.

@Gogoslittlesister 2 ай бұрын

Something I haven't seen mentioned in the comments yet is you might want to consider (if you haven't already) to plant many native plants for your garden as they support bees and insects finding enough food. Supporting the ecosystem is always a great idea!

@dorsetdumpling5387 2 ай бұрын

It’s clear that Pancake is the driving force behind this project - his involvement, both in a “paws on” and a supervisory capacity, is truly inspirational…

@1LivingCuriously 2 ай бұрын

Pancake is such a good helper when he is not contemplating life's many mysteries from under the table!

@patlilburn5251 2 ай бұрын

That happy noon “bell” is something else 😂. I hope the garden works.

@rolandomichel2070 2 ай бұрын

Pancake, for President of the Known Universe! He always keeps his promises and never, ever lies, what more could you ask for?!

@LuigiRosa 2 ай бұрын

Lavender is a good idea, is good for the bees and you can harvest the flowers to scent your drawers

@m.a.p.g. 2 ай бұрын

Not to mention that lavender oil is excellent for minor kitchen burns, stops burning and heals faster.

@recycledMilk 2 ай бұрын

We live in germany and our neigbors chose to plant lavender around their garden as a short hedge! and within just a few years the lavender grew to a great size! and with them planting a native kind of lavender the plants are perfectly equipped for the climate/weather, are super hardy and easy to care for and they got a ton of bees, insects and other animals that keep their other plants happy and healthy!... (people usually plant Buxus shrubs into their gardens here, they are probably the most popular plants for hedges but they can be REALLY hard to take care of bc we got some pests around here that will RUIN the plants, so compared to everyone elses garden, the lavender garden looks super neat and healthy! no dead parts of the shubs!) really the only advice i would give is double check if the kind of lavender you planted is a native variety, not just a popular or pretty one! i dont think planting non-native lavender will have any negative effect on the environment :) but its just that the pros of actually native lavender, is sooooo much greater! no matter how you choose, your home is beautiful and i cant wait to see how the garden will grow!

@maigomika 2 ай бұрын

thanks for the advice! This lavender isn't native to this area (I believe there isn't a native lavender to Japan), but we did get the ones that are recommended for our region. Plus the ones we got are meant to grow well with well-drained soil (which our stone walls are perfect for) with lots of sun! Not sure how it will do with all the rain though... We shall see.

@Maude_T 2 ай бұрын

The noon bell???? They couldn't have picked a more ominous sound. It's hilarious knowing how cute and harmless the Japanese EAS sounds compared to this silent-hill treatment. On another note, the garden looks amazing, good job! It's super satisfying to see!

@susanspence3029 2 ай бұрын

It will be beautiful when it blooms. Pancake is such a character. I love to watch his facial expressions.

@immersivesinner3350 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in Rural Alberta, and they had that exact same siren blasting at noon every day for the whole town. And again at 9:30 pm for curfew, bylaw was that kids under 16 were not allowed to be outside without a parent. What an ironic way to make me think about my youth.

@sconeindygw 2 ай бұрын

I wish I was healthy enough to travel to see JPN and am grateful for you three sharing the great videos!

@bobstanden6788 2 ай бұрын

Pancake is so smart, getting under the heated blanket on a cold and rainy day.....

@lathamorama 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you have developed nice relationships with your neighbors. Really great to see you fitting in and belonging.

@tammyroyal7547 2 ай бұрын

Hi guys!! Seeing Pancake "help" you garden made me laugh!! I once had a big cat named Otis. Otis was a big baby ❤ every time that I would go out & work in the yard he'd go with me. I'd sit on the ground & try to pull weeds but Otis would start head butting my hand cause he wanted loves & of course he got them 😂 You are going to have beautiful flowers!! I bet that lavender smelled wonderful!! Y'all take care!! Please give sweet Pancake some pets from me 😊❤💐

@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb 2 ай бұрын

I think the world spins a little slower when Pancake gets tired.

@kylebrochill21 2 ай бұрын

Here I am procrastinating doing my yard work watching you do yours. Thanks for the motivation, can't wait to see more!

@ceruleanroses 2 ай бұрын

I just stumbled upon your video as someone who’s not only a horticulturist by trade but a lover of Japan as well. And I am so here for this garden revamp! Pancake under the kotatsu was the cutest thing ever.

@gregdixon5848 2 ай бұрын

You have performed a miracle in that property in 2 years. Can't imagine how nice in 2 years from now

@ryanfoster9863 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your garden! Please update everyone as the season goes on. 1. Good luck with your lavender. It needs dry feet, so your slope with sun, drainage, and extra warmth from the concrete is a good choice. 2. Is it too late (possible) to get a free garden plot from your local city? Great place to put potatoes and tomatoes, and you will meet your neighbors. 3. I miss rinkon! 4. I also had good luck planting big giant sunflowers (himawari), mostly for the birds. They can make a cheap attractive temporary hedge for the yard. I managed to get them to 3 meters high one year by giving them a bit of support. 5. As always, the rolls of black mesh plastic are your friend for killing weed seeds. 6. Do you have any red spider lilies (Lycoris)? Always fun to divide, plant, and propagate. Seem to recall the stores have the bulbs in April-May. 7. Never got to try it, but planting morning glories (Ipomoea) at the bottom of a big net hanging from the south or west side of the house as a August sun screen looked fun.

@yeevita 2 ай бұрын

I think they are able to garden on the other side of that road. In one (some?) of their other videos, they show tending their garden vegetables. They are in the countryside. I think they can grow in as much space as they can manage.

@resonantstorm771 2 ай бұрын

Any color you add down that driveway is going to POP in the most beautiful way in front of that dark grey retaining wall.. especially from that street view! That entire terrace ( at 3:00 ) is begging for color to shine in front of those beautiful walls! 🏵️🌸🌻 From one caretaker to another, thank you for taking care! Aloha 🌈🌞☁️

@jefflovenc 2 ай бұрын

Planting flowers are not as fun as enjoying them…….. but watering them is one of another experience

@7694 2 ай бұрын

あんたの夫婦は偉い！　お幸せを願っていますよ～～～

@brigidm6279 2 ай бұрын

I must have jumped onto YT as you posted, but so happy to see this spring-fed joy as Australia slides towards winter. Love your videos! Enjoy the sunshine!

@judiehavard4903 7 күн бұрын

I love rainy days. Ise the timme to slow down and make plans for the days without rain. So I put on a pot of coffee to sit and watch the rain for a while. Then usually make a good hearty soup, A favorite is potato. Then cooking is done for the day.😊

@Bubblepoot 2 ай бұрын

There is so many amazing things you can grow due to the seasons in japan, many native foods but you can also grow so msny betries, fruits, melons, veggies there that sre hybrids made for western parts of the world but can grow in japan. I bet you could grow amazing watermelon 🍉 on the hill and really good high bush blueberry since it gets cold there too. High bush is a huge producer when pollinated with other high bush. You can also start to grow fruit trees that will be a more consistent supply. Even stuff that dies in the frosts can be grown in a pot and put in a greenhouse. You're so fortunate to have that tropical AND cold environment, a mass array of food types you can grow! Im free to help coach you as im a organic gardener. 🍉🍓🍑❤️

@Bubblepoot 2 ай бұрын

Sorry for the typos as it's hard to type out on a tiny screen when excited about your videos 😁

@aken_yudoyo 2 ай бұрын

I really look forward to those flower plants growing in your garden

@tatianaabramovskaya8765 2 ай бұрын

Does anybody have berry shrubs in the neighborhood? Raspberry, mulberry, black current, bluberry... They're a good supplement of food. They are also a good natural inoffensive fence for privacy (as you're right on the road). And the local kids will be happy.

@dylanboothh 2 ай бұрын

this house reminds me of spirited away, its so beautiful.

@W4iteFlame 2 ай бұрын

Hope morning and evening chimes (bells?) are better. I love hearing those in Japan. Once I was lucky enough to hear two different evening chimes while cycling through two towns in a row

@deepstonecostco 2 ай бұрын

we have the noon bell in Ohio too and it sounds exactly the same! Wow!

@kathrynblack9152 2 ай бұрын

Bell?? That was a siren (probably making sure that it works for earthquake/fire/disaster warning).

@deepstonecostco 2 ай бұрын

@@kathrynblack9152she referred to it as a bell in the video

@kathrynblack9152 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I know what she called it but that's not what it is.

@deepstonecostco 2 ай бұрын

@@kathrynblack9152Yeah... I know... given that I said I also live in an area where they use this same device... but I used the same term she did so that it was clear I was referring to the same thing. It's not that big of a jump and not necessary to correct a stranger over. :)

@Meluforever 2 ай бұрын

Hello Mika, cette Lavande c'est Lavandula stoechas, ou Lavande papillon :) et certain oiseau l'utilisent pour protéger leur nid des parasites! Elle peut atteindre 1m de hauteur. C'est une plante médicinale, mais à utiliser avec plus de précautions que la Lavande vraie parce qu'elle contient beaucoup de cétones qui peuvent être toxiques. Comme toutes les Lavandes, elle n'a pas besoin de beaucoup d'eau. Bravo pour ce beau travail, enjoy spring!

@cherrypi_b 2 ай бұрын

I'm really curious how the rhododendron will keep up. It's very demanding and needs sour soil (the ones in our yard died after planting). BUT it originates in East Asia so this might come out glorious! I recommend to plant some wildflowers or blooming shrub that are beneficial to bees and other pollinators. Maybe sprinkle in some cornflowers, camomille, daisies and poppies if these seeds are available. I can send you some if you'd like :) Just starting the balcony season over here!

@user-pm9ci2gg6b 2 ай бұрын

We need pancake kotatsu merch!

@michaelmcteague7471 2 ай бұрын

Lavender does fine in Osaka with little care, shoud grow well down there.

@Zhang1000000 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. It's worth the effort. Noon bell?

@strohhut_tufi 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe how cute pancake was under the kotatsu 😍🥰😘😚❤

@LaurelWashburn 2 ай бұрын

I think the rhododendron will do well there! They flourish freely here in the rocky wooded cliffs of southeastern USA.

@Noel-lh1vi 2 ай бұрын

Dude that bell scared the hell outta me

@fourleafclover2377 2 ай бұрын

I love that dog so much the gardening is so satisfying but if I had to hear that alarm every day I would faint !

@TheDreded603 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video of the garden and your great neighbors. Me and my father like to garden. My father plants special seasonal flowers in pots in front of my coffee shop. It’s special, like what you are doing.

@sirmione905 2 ай бұрын

「はかどっていますか？」means “Are you making a good progress?”. In other words, “are you working/doing things smoothly without any obstacles?”

@elizathepainter8604 2 ай бұрын

So much hard work!! It will be worth it in the spring! Hope the lavender thrives

@readingdewleaves 2 ай бұрын

This vlog gave me very animal crossingesque vibes, relaxing and peaceful country landscapes and garden. Thank you for sharing

@NicholeOxley 2 ай бұрын

Excited to see all the plants mature. I just planted some moon flowers seeds & nasturtium seeds. So easy to grow & full of color. You can put the nasturtium flowers in your salad. And the moon flowers are big white vines & extremely fragrant at night.

@superEN30 2 ай бұрын

These videos are so very soul warming - I can't believe what an amazing community you live in and get to be a part of, I'm extremely jealous!

@maigomika 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are very lucky to have such wonderful neighbours. 🥰

@mikamekaze 2 ай бұрын

Seeing your first "flowers" were rhododendron bushes... As the upteenth generation of blue jays in the two-story tall rhododendron outside my window carry on with their morning cacophony!

@judithwalker8682 2 ай бұрын

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ! I’m glad you posted this ! I was soo looking forward to your next video 😊. I hope you film a part two to this ….. I’d love to see what else you plant ! I hope everything you plant does well and blooms beautifully! 😊

@maigomika 2 ай бұрын

Yes! A part two!... and a part three, and four, and... I think this will end up being a very long gardening project we will learn a lot from. 😊

@lordofmosquitoes8693 Ай бұрын

your channel is soothing grew up watching anime fondly and this is a real treat who loves countryside.

@elithess 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, calm and relaxing 😊 love the music choice and the editing. Such a simple topic but so nicely executed with lovely story telling

@sarahc4004 2 ай бұрын

Pancake is so big now! and such an enthusiastic helper.

@colleenrodamer9497 2 ай бұрын

Omg I love gardening many blessings from North Texas ❤

@fabianosoriani Ай бұрын

Would LOVE seeing what you're gardening for food in Japan! Must be quite different from West Coast. I know it's not quite your vibe but Epic Gardening channel is quite good at that as a reference:)

@ordinarysummer3878 2 ай бұрын

I think it would take me some time to get used to the midday erm siren 🫠

@TennesseeHomesteadUSA Ай бұрын

So much potential in your homestead ! Good work on the gardening.

@leahlemieux 2 ай бұрын

Spring gardening! So excited to see how it all progresses. Good luck and Happy planting! 🌸

@sailorPinata 2 ай бұрын

7:04 Rhododendrons are partial-shade flowering bushes, you seem to have planted yours in full sun, I hope you won't have any issues !

@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸. Very refreshing to watch this video. Nice work. Cheers 🥂

@kerriirvin5206 2 ай бұрын

Noon bell? Sounds like a Air Raid siren 😮

@joy-ry2er 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful !! I'm happy that spring has arrives here as well 😊

@Smokejumper92 2 ай бұрын

Planting a new garden is a huge undertaking, good choice with the Lavender! Being from Australia I would have to add a few Eucalyptus and Bottlebrush for the nostalgia. It also looks like Pancake loves the kotatsu! Very cute!

@ymotle 2 ай бұрын

omg god pancake grew up a lot he's all a teenanger and acts like one

@mimistak 2 ай бұрын

You must put some gravel in the path in front of the house and slowly replace the wood frame outside of the house

@hemmelight 2 ай бұрын

This is one of my favourites so far, I think. The rainy-day section was so cozy.

@jonerikantonsen5896 2 ай бұрын

What a great video Thank you

@yot-su 2 ай бұрын

love this channel so much, brings so much peace!!! excited to see the plants grow

@michaelantonelli7067 2 ай бұрын

Love you guys. My favorite videos on the internet !!

@atakkuuuuu 2 ай бұрын

We started to garden too over here in America and hoo boy the pollen is kicking my sinuses in the butt.

@OmegaOutoto 2 ай бұрын

Whoa! It looks incredible. Your hardwork is inspiring! Hopefully I'll be able to match your spirit. 💪

@margheritagalasso947 2 ай бұрын

Please, come back soon! You three spread a lot of joy here ❤

@Eos_3 2 ай бұрын

I've been excited to watch a new episode from you guys! Your content is great!

@anteplibela 2 ай бұрын

pancake my beloved

@martapennisi4777 2 ай бұрын

Great video love Pancake and your garden is looking great 🇦🇺🌻

@typhoon8941 2 ай бұрын

Always the best video of the month

@LittleSpaceCase 2 ай бұрын

Its important to cultivate native plants, a mix that blooms from spring to fall in order to contribute to bee diversity and butterfly and moth diversity! Idk if this is as much of a problem in Japan but lack of native plants in gardening is a big problem in America and Canada

@user-qk8wi1hq2q 2 ай бұрын

懐かしくなる風景に癒やされるな～

@smoche 2 ай бұрын

I could've sworn the summer update video dropped yesterday. Happy spring days!

@diazcoder 11 күн бұрын

You are living my dream, I hope to make to happen too 😁

@earthbaron18 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos and cant wait to watch new upcoming videos.. watching from Philippines ❤❤❤

@TheEGA4421 2 ай бұрын

Pancake is so funny. You should do a short video on "The Adventures of Pancake" every now and then. 😊🐕

@TuckerSP2011 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful! A great effort, and I think it will be wonderful.

@ajap_ 2 ай бұрын

Will be cheering for your garden to bloom beautifully!

@hello_mich 2 ай бұрын

Finally!!! Please post more ❤❤❤

@mark_wooley001 Ай бұрын

と異変よくできましたとナイス家ですな。🙌

@soniaparenteau4339 2 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéo je les attends toujours avec une certaine fébrilité. Je vous regarde depuis le Québec au Canada.

@woodsontr 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful garden! 😀 Thanks for the video.

@GiselleMetcalf-Grosso 2 ай бұрын

Pancake under the kotatsu on the rainy day was so cute!

@cree_VI 2 ай бұрын

what is good with levanders, that they don't need good soil and they grow quite wide. Gardening is slow and long process, so in years you will find out what is working what is not and will establish your own peace of heaven.

@ricardoross2939 2 ай бұрын

Great video, as always

@user-uf9kg2fb5q 2 ай бұрын

ミカさんちらし寿司作れるなんてすごいな🎉ラベンダーが大きくなったら又ビデオアップしてください

@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh Ай бұрын

That noon bell would freak me out. I'd be looking around for the tidal wave or mega-monster coming over the Ridge to eat Japan! Will sun flowers grow well in Japan? I love them because they grow tall and are so cheerful. They'd look lovely up against the house. Just a thought.

@melissaandreag 2 ай бұрын

I love lavender and rhododendrons!

@charlyrogers5711 2 ай бұрын

I’m excited to see how the lavender grows there, it’s a very beautiful plant but it’s so stubborn! Spring is in full bloom here in North Carolina. Love seeing your videos pop up in my notifications🌸

@TheYambo121 2 ай бұрын

Aww, pancake is such a helpful garden gremlin! I'm sure that's great enrichment for him ❤

@moda78z 2 ай бұрын

Pancake was having so much fun gardening 😂🤣

@thims1961 6 күн бұрын

I'm surprised you found a two point harness worked on Pancake, I had to get a three point for one behind the barrel chest or she'd just slip it in an instant