There’s a gentle flow of many interesting points of interest in your videos. You definitely have a genuine talent for natural down to earth narration. We look forward to your future videos as you widen our knowledge of life in Japan. We looked for Millie and were delighted to see her, although, can so relate to separation anxiety when leaving a pet!

Oh my gosh! So much to love about this video. Vicariously experiencing life in Japan through your eyes is so good it's almost painful. Japan is truly like a wonderland for me. Every little detail is fascinating and exciting. One thing that I was acutely aware of when I visited Japan was just how much I was missing out on because I couldn't speak Japanese. This point really hit home when you were able to converse with the old ladies at the tie-dye museum. I really wish I could do that for the human cultural connection. I hated feeling like just another tourist and not being able to connect more deeply and show my respect and gratitude for the people keeping these traditions and customs alive. The last part of your video in the car talking to your cat was sooo cute! I think you previously mentioned that you spent some time in Aomori when you were a teenager. I hope you can make a video about that one day.

Love the Cat chat in the car. I do the same with our fella to the Vet and back.

I’m loving how you immerse yourself into the culture. Live your life to the fullest. Thank you so much for showing us your adventures 😊

Her face at the end, so happy to have you back! 😺

Hey Chani I just want to let you know that I have watched all of your videos! With every video the quality improves. My husband is half Japanese and we are planning on living in Japan in the future. Now we visit Japan to see family. Also, my collegue is a big 'Japan-fan' and I told her about your channel. The next day she came to work and she said that you have a really nice voice and she studies with your videos in the background. Keep up the good work Chani! Greetings from Belgium

As a fellow Australian living in Japan and had had a cat here, when you talked to him/her in English it made me smile.

My former boss asked me to come back for another five month contract in Osaka, but I’m tied down with a house and two kitties. Seeing these videos make me so nostalgic. I hope I can go back some day as a tourist and explore more

I'm regretting now not having dedicated time to Nagoya. We had to change trains there and we were travelling light, so we could have spent a few hours exploring the city. But we had that mindset of enjoying just a few cities instead of rushing through lots of them just for the sake of ticking them off the list. That Toyota museum looks very interesting and the castle looks fantastic too. I'll definitely consider it for a future trip.

I am a huge textiles junkie. The Last thing i expected to see was a side trip to shibori museum! And who knew that Toyota started as a textile manufacturer? Not me! Another gem. Well done Chani. And, you talk to your cat like I do to mine!

Loved every minute of it. I can't believe how spotless everything is. Wish all trains of the world looked so inviting. I love Japanese fabric so it would have been rather difficult to resist that shop and splurge would have been in order. Glad you found what you were looking for. And, of course, Millie is cuteness personified.

バスの🚌スタッフさんが「日本語じょうずですね」と言われていましたが、本当にそう思います😊 日本人と日本語で会話されている姿がかわいくて❤ 笑って見ていました✨ 猫ちゃんとの会話も😍

I think you would look beautiful in a dark blue and white kimono. Having native Japanese more accustomed to non natives wearing a kimono might generate more tolerance. Brava on your journey and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. ❤

Great video as always! Beautiful curtains! Glad you find and bought them. And your kitty cat is so precious!❤

thank you for showing us around, nagoya is definitely a place most foreigners do not visit. my impression on watching you design your house makes you seem like an planner/designer/engineer type of person, extremely forward looking. Japan is lucky to have you!

Thank you Chani for sharing your wonderful trip to Nagoya. It certainly has a lot of varied and interesting places to visit. It's a shame it rained so much but hopefully that means it will be drier when they do bloom and they last longer by not being blasted off by wind and heavy rainfall.

Oh Arimatsu stole my heart, I even love the plastic bag they gave you...Thank you for another lovely video, dear Chani!

I do hope that you can go back in June Chani. The curtains are absolutely beautiful ❤️. Thank you for another excellent video 😻

Just got back from my 1st trip to Japan. It was based around going to the Shibori Festival in Arimatsu. I'm a Shibori artist, so it was an amazing 2 days! But it does get very hot and busy (we did have rain one morning, and apparently it has not rained during the festival for the past 30 yrs!) I want to go back! They do free guided tours during the festival, which was fascinating. We did not get to the Toyota Museum, my husband wanted to go, so maybe next time. We did manage to get tickets to Ghibli Park. Maybe I need to set aside more days there!

I also took a solo trip to Nagoya last year! I can also really recommend the Tokugawa Museum, very interesting to read about the Tokugawa shōgun and such a beautiful, peaceful garden.

I'm saving all your videos for when I arrive in Japan, something to reference while I'm there. Keep the good work up.

Well done. Intuitive use of the camera. Good narration. I look forward to viewing more of your getaway drops.

Chani, this was a great video! You truly are living your best life (the life I hope for myself for my future) and I'm happy for you! Visiting Arimatsu is definitely on my Japan to-do list. I love the look of shibori and natural indigo dye. I can't wait to attempt making one of my own. I was happy to hear you mention a shibori festival in the first week of June as I was not aware of this. That will help me time my journey right. Isn't it nice to see how people can personalize their home and add character to it when there is no vandalism, stealing, and or disrespect to property? In Los Angeles, I can't even think about having something cute in my yard as it always gets stolen. Argh! I was also not aware of the Noritake shop so that would be interesting to visit, too. I like how you mentioned "it was the Chinaware that was never used," as I always thought what a shame some don't enjoy their practicality, however, I'm understanding to those who enjoy them just for their aesthetics. I'm glad to see Millie is doing well, she doesn't seem disappointed or upset, she went right back to her cuddly ways. What a beautiful trip! The rain made me feel nostalgic as I love walking in the rain in Japan. It's so soothing. Thank you for sharing your adventure! ☺

I have such strong nostalgia for this video since I spent two summer semesters in Nagoya back in college. I never got to visit the Toyota museum or Arimatsu, but the Noritake garden, Nagoya castle, and Osu Kannon shopping area all brought back strong memories of my time there. Thank you for bringing us along for this journey! It looks like you had an amazing time!

Always excited to see updates from your channel. Trying to convince myself it's not too late to move abroad.

Thank you for another really enjoyable video, Chani! I really appreciate the way you are documenting your adventures, I'm picking up loads of useful advice.

I really like your attitude: "that's not going to stop me from having fun!" 😃 As someone who has never visited Japan, the concept of shotengai seems very nice and friendly. Here we have mostly bigger mainstream chains. I also used to have lots chinaware sitting in cupboards enviously waiting to be finally be used - so I made an active choice and started using them daily - I figured if I don't use them, what good are they? Also what a nice memory to have of having met and talked to the ladies making the tie-dye curtains. Looking forward to the next video!

Thanks for making these videos, and welcoming us into your world! I'm 54, American, and I understand the desire to break out of the rut. I'm happy for you, and happy I've found your channel. Maybe someday I will be able to live in Japan too.

I wake up every morning hoping for a new Chani video.

I'm appreciating this video. Before I was born, my father lived and worked in Nagoya for 5 years. Sadly, I've never been to Japan but, I hope to one day, though!

You are sooo living my best life. I would love to do what you have done, but I don't think it's a reality. I am technically disabled and have a service animal, and while Japan does have some service dogs, the Disability laws and service animal access is still way behind the US. So for now, I look forward to your new videos and live vicariously through your adventures in Japan.

Haha d'awww the little meows at the end. Great vid again. 🥰

Aww Milly 😻😊 I also went to Nagoya Castle during hanami, and the Noritake outlet thanks to my grandmother's influence - but also out of my price range. Hoshino Coffee is one of my faves due to its affordable price and Showa era vibes. Thanks for the Nagoya experience.

I really enjoy experiencing Japan through your eyes! The little dolls were amazing!

Thank you for showing us all the beauty surrounding you ❤

Loved your video and narration; with so much crammed into your video it shows what a good teacher you are. So many interesting features I`m sure I`ll be watching this again 🙂

You have such a lovely, soothing voice and you give people a lot of hope. I’m just turning 35 this year and really starting to think about what I want to do before I get “too old” so I really appreciate your videos

Little Millie really had some questions for you there at the end after you picked her up from the vet. lol Just meowing away! So sweet

So interesting to go along with you. Loved seeing the Shibori ladies, you are really getting out to other areas. Thank you.

My husband an I spent 3 days at the Toyoda museum 😂. It was absolutely fascinating and the staff are great.

I enjoy your video a lot! Thank you so much:) And hello from Melbourne 😊

I love this. No hype, just a lovely highlights reel. And I really want to see Ariatsu too now. It seems lovely and not too busy.

Another lovely video, thank you! I love the tie dyed material.. Your cat is so sweet!

Gorgeous video! Full of things I am interested in. Looking forward to watching more content. Love from England.

Loved the video, the designs at the tie dye museum are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.

😳 all eyes on deck....I don't want to miss a thing. Chani thank you for another awesome video. I can't wait until my vacation in Japan.

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. A very sweet ending too, when picking up Millie😊

Very interesting video, Chani ! Nice to see especially from a foreigner’s perspective. Japan is truly a unique country, so much to learn from them !!!

Such an enjoyable video! I was hoping to see your curtain hanging in your house! 😊

Hi Chani. Enjoyed your video as always. Glad to see you having a nice trip to Nagoya. You chose a beautiful shibori. The 96 year old lady looked so sweet. look forward to the next video.

Love your videos!

Just got back a few days ago from a 2 week vacay in japan! It was incredible! Hearing you speak Japanese inspires me to dive in and learn the language so next time i go i can have a more "immersive" experience with the people and the culture. ❤️

Love your narrations! Such a pleasant voice and great videos!❤❤❤❤

Hermoso viaje gracias 😊😊. Mi gatita ❤❤ la adoro 💕.

Maybe I will be going to Arimatsu next visit.. 😉 I love the Noren you bought. We have noren in our house, just because we can😂😂 Another lovely video❤️❤️

I am so awestruck with your courage to make such a change in your life! Wishing you the best on your new adventure. And, thanks for taking us along.

Aesthetic video ❤

Great video. Not many people stopped by Nagoya but we were there for 3 days and based out trip to go to Gujo Hatchiman and it was amazing. Unfortunately we didnt get to go to the Toyota museum but one thing for aure is Nagoya is famous f9r their Unagi (eel) which was amzing and affordable compared to other cities.

Another great video. We really like your curtain choice.

I really enjoy watching your posts, I have not long moved back to Australia after living in Thailand for a few years and still found it very difficult to learn their language, but your Japanese is amazing and I commend for that. Looking forward to your next post.

名古屋に来ていたんですね。自分も名古屋に住んでます。来てくれてありがとう🥰

Thanks Chani for this video of Nagoya! I'm moving there in the fall to teach so this was really insightful to watch!

I love the fact that your curtain will remind you of your time in the tie dye shop with the women. It’s great to have reminders of things that are special to you. You’ve done really well with making the best of your new life.

Toyota Commemorative Museum is a 10/10 for me. Awesome place. One of the main reasons i keep visiting Japan, (now 9 times) is the customer service 9:41 Great video. Cheers.

Lovely video, and your cat was pleased to see you 😊

I recently visited Japan and we went to the Arimatsu Shibori museum like you did after a Shibori workshop. Such a beautiful place!!

Congratulations on 10,000 - I’m glad so many other people are enjoying your channel too! Thanks for sharing your trip to Nagoya ❤ I hope we will be able to see your curtain when it is installed 😃 did you choose the one the assistant was holding up?

I would like to go there and the Suzuki factory. Thanks for the wonderful trip

Thank you for sharing! Your videos are so inspiring :)

The mitsubishi museum in nagoya is pretty cool too.

That was great, I'm glad you went to the Toyota Museum, I went last year it's unique

Great video, my wife is from Nagoya but she has never mentioned these wonderful sights! (I think that's typical for locals all over the world..) We'll definitely go there now!

Many years ago I visited Arimatsu, the Noritake Factory and the Toyota factory. So many fond memories of the days spent there. Nagoya is also full of numerous other options to explore. I'd recommend checking in at the JR Visitors Center for those which might appeal to you most. There are wonderful gardens which are lit up in certain seasons, the JR Train museum (which is awesome), and the Boston Museum of Art with numerous copies of historically significant art works. Thanks for sharing with us.

your japanese is coming along marvelously!

Fantastic as always. One thing that always amazes me about Japan, as an Australian, is the cost of entry to museums and attractions in general. That Toyota Museum would be $25 entry in Oz....minimum. Keep up the great work. 🙌

Thankyou Chani, for taking us on these adventures with you. Can we please see when you put the curtain up? I had never thought about tie dying in japan, it was was interesting. Love your video content Chani, always look forward to your uploads & love to Milly❤

I love your perspective on things

Another great video!!!! If you liked the Toyota Museum you would love the Mazda Factory tour in Hiroshima. It is well worth doing. Great service from your Vet to mind Millie!!

I visited all the places you visited. I didn't spend so much time in Toyota but more in noritake. Made a shibori scarf at arimatsu shop where you went. It was a nice trip!

Hi Chani, I found your channel rather recently, and I really enjoy your videos and content.. This one was really great!! Thank you.. We are finally coming back to Japan.. for a visit!! It's been since 2019.. Can't wait to get back there, and I'm getting a lot of really good ideas from you.. Cheers! Leesa

Chani, I found your vlog a few weeks ago and instantly fell in love! I am American and my military travels took me all over the world. Japan stole my heart in so many ways that I cried when I left. I even got my boyfriend to watch your vlogs with me and he isn't into watching videos unless it has to do with motorcycles. I was telling him I wondered where Millie was staying during your trip, so we were both happy to see and hear her at the end! Thanks for another great video!

Lovely video, thank you!🌱🌸🎐

Great video, we enjoyed Nagoya a while back too.

One of my favorite things in Japan are those covered shopping streets. We are planning our move to Japan, and I can't wait to support these small shops as much as possible. Thank you for your amazing videos on your life in Japan, I have been looking for genuine content about moving to Japan. I'm so glad to have found your channel!!

Awww kitty! She'll be fine but it broke my heart hearing those meows! I can't believe some of those patterns were tye-dye! Super advanced!

Great video as always! love seeing the kitty at the end

Love your videos. Look forward to seeing you discover Japan

I love your perspective

Gorgeous love the curtain. And seeing Millie coming home ❤

Another fun, informative video Chani! Love your Milly updates too! Much appreciated.

We went to Toyota Automobile Museum in 2023 (a little farther from the center) the husband had a blast! Nagoya Castle's main keep is closed though, unfortunately

looks like you had a wonderful trip! Loving the vids Thank you! - From England

Loved watching! It was very entertaining to watch thank you😊

So fun to see the places you chose to visit in Nagoya! I look forward to seeing where you hang that beautiful keepsake curtain. Thank you for the lovely video.

Fabulous Chani. I am loving all your videos and always looking forward to the next one!

Thanks!

NAGOYA! MY HOME

I’m tired my nursing job here in the US , I want to relocate to Japan but I don’t know how to start 😢, I’m excited I found your blog :)

That was beautiful.. thanks for taking us along 😊. I love that door curtain! Would have been so hard not to break the budget in that place ❤

I love your videos, it's really inspiring ❤ I'm looking forward to a video about Millie's (sp?) origin story 😻