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2 months of Japanese Kindergarten! | How is our American daughter doing in Japanese Yochien?
In today's video we talk about the culture shocks of attending Japanese Kindergarten! We also talk about the things we love and dislike! Get 20% off your first class at Outschool using our code "OURSTORY-OS" at the following link: bit.ly/OurStoryOutschool
After two months of attending Japanese kindergarten, or Yochien 幼稚園 as its known locally. We are ready to share our first impressions and experiences! We talk about Willa meeting her Sensei, school supplies, riding the bus, her beginning to make friends, great homemade Japanese lunches( they even have a Registered Dietitian on the staff!), learning Japanese, class activities and more!! Willa has been exposed to a lot of new things! Safe t...
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Americans Taste Test Popular Japanese Snacks (Americans Living in Japan)
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.День назад
Japan has so many exciting snacks to try! In this video we give you all some insight on what types of snacks we found at our local supermarket and let you know what we think. Which one would you like to try from this video? Looking to try out Japanese Candy and Snacks?? Go to www.japancandybox.com and receive a $5 discount using our code: OurStorytoTell5 Happy Tasting!! Watch us try other snack...
Did we make a mistake leaving Europe for Asia? 6 months living in Japan!
Просмотров 16 тыс.14 дней назад
WE MOVED FROM GERMANY TO JAPAN! How does life compare for us in Japan vs in Germany? Honestly, they are so different that we don't love to compare them to each to other, however, it is so interesting to talk about the similarities and differences!! So, this is us sharing our thoughts about our Japanese life and the things we have really enjoyed about it! :) Click here to watch our previous vide...
AMAZING ISLAND DAY TRIP FROM TOKYO! (Enoshima Island)
Просмотров 7 тыс.21 день назад
Enoshima (江の島) is a small island in the Kanagawa Prefecture (where we live)! It is only a short train ride west of Kamakura, and is connected by bridge with the mainland. The island has so much to see: a shrine, park, observation tower and caves. Views of Mount Fuji can also be enjoyed on days with good visibility. This was one of the best sunsets we have seen in Japan so far! :) Click here to ...
Japanese Convenience Store Tour + Taste Testing (7/11)
Просмотров 18 тыс.Месяц назад
ALL HAIL THE CONVENIENCE STORES IN JAPAN!! In today's video we show you why everyone is obsessed with convenience stores here! For starters, THEY HAVE EVERYTHING (okay, basically everything) you could ever need while on the road. Plus, they have some freaking delicious food treats! Not to mention, you can purchase tickets here, pay for utilities, print off pictures, go to the ATM, and more all ...
American Starts Japanese Kindergarten (Yōchien)
Просмотров 23 тыс.Месяц назад
After several months of living in Japan, our daughter is finally at Japanese kindergarten, or Yochien 幼稚園 as its known locally. Leaving Germany, we knew it would be a hard reality leaving the amazing support of her daycare/Kindergarten and we only hoped we could find something remotely close to that in Japan. Thankfully, we've found a great school where she is beginning to make friends, has gre...
Cherry Blossoms in Japan! (does sakura live up to the hype?)
Просмотров 9 тыс.Месяц назад
DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN JAPAN?? In this video we take you Tokyo, Yokohama & Yokosuka to see some of the popular cherry blossom/sakura viewing spots! Like normal, our adventures come with some unexpected events, but in the end we cross off a major bucketlist item and take in the beautiful sights!! Not to mention we also experience Yokohama's Chinatown for the first time ever!! ...
MOUNT FUJI Weekend with American Family! + Hakone(hot spring resort town)
Просмотров 7 тыс.Месяц назад
Everyone knows about Mount Fuji & for good reason! This active volcano is HUGE! We get as close to the mountain as we ever have and stop at a couple different viewpoints to soak it in. After that, we continue to enjoy the weekend (& more views of Fujisan) by exploring Hakone. Hakone is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts as well as popular Lake Ashi. This was a great weekend sp...
What does my American Family think of Japan? (Culture Shocks)
Просмотров 19 тыс.Месяц назад
Japan is VERY different from America. In today's video we take you with us as we continue along our family trip in Japan. We go on a week long road trip to explore Mount Haruna, a beautifully shaped mountain similar to Mount Fuji. Then drive over to Nikko National Park, explore Fukuroda Falls(one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan), & do a day trip to the coastal towns Zushi and Kamakura...
American Family's First Time in Tokyo! Mario Kart, Shibuya, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree + Kimono Rentals
Просмотров 49 тыс.2 месяца назад
My American family has NEVER been to Japan up until now!! They are in for a treat! In this video, we hit the ground running with them and have a blast spending the first few days in Tokyo. :) We experience and learn more about the Japanese traditional dress & cultures, experience amazing views of Tokyo during the sunset, and have a blast riding around Shibuya square on Mario Karts! It's a freak...
From Rural Germany to Metropolis Japan: How Us American Expats Are Feeling
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 месяца назад
File your US Taxes with Bright!Tax here: brighttax.com/ourstorytotell Can you believe that it's already been four months since we moved to Japan?! Our day to day scenery and pace of life here is quite a change compared to our tiny village of less than 10 homes in Bavaria. Since we're slowly getting into more of a routine here, we felt the need to share some of our more recent thoughts and strug...
AMAZING TAIWAN STREET FOOD TOUR!
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 месяца назад
What is the best street food we ate in Taiwan? You're about to find out in this incredibly delicious video we recorded about so many delicious meals and snacks we had in our recent trip. We're still drooling a bit thinking about it and wish we could teleport back to some of the night markets to snag some goodies. As always, thanks for watching! Please subscribe to keep following along :). CONTA...
10 Days in Taiwan | Hualien, Pingxi Festival, Taroko National Park, Life on a Tea Farm + Taipei
Просмотров 28 тыс.2 месяца назад
Although we just arrived to Japan a few months ago, we are already out on our first international adventure (away from Japan that is) to Taiwan! The timing of this trip was largely influenced by us having a few more weeks of parental leave from when Noa was born last year. There was no way we were going to let that time expire! The other event we hoped to catch was the Lantern Festival, and it ...
OUR JAPANESE HOUSE TOUR!
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 месяца назад
We really can't believe our house (& toilet) has so many hi-tech features!! Also, let's talk about Japanese bathrooms....WOW! DID YOU WATCH OUR LATEST HOUSE HUNTING VIDEOS? House hunting in Japan | Americans finding their Japanese home pt 1! ruclips.net/video/HTRICWR9Yvg/видео.html WATCH US FIND OUR GERMAN HOME: We found our German home!! 🇩🇪🏡 We LOVE it! 😍 | First time visiting a German castle!...
We found our Japanese home! (FINALLY) | Americans house hunting pt 2
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 месяца назад
After 2.5 months of searching for a Japanese house, we finally found one that feels right for our family! It came as a surprise and just in time because we were about to sign for a different one just days after. As you'll see in this video, the decision was not easy and we had to weigh a lot of pros and cons! Join us as we share our real and raw thoughts with you and go house hunting! DID YOU W...
JAPANESE HEALTHCARE (the biggest culture shock so far!)
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 месяца назад
JAPANESE HEALTHCARE (the biggest culture shock so far!)
MAJOR CULTURE SHOCKS IN JAPAN! We're Americans that Moved from Germany!
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 месяца назад
MAJOR CULTURE SHOCKS IN JAPAN! We're Americans that Moved from Germany!
We bought a Japanese van + driving on the left side!! (GUESS HOW CHEAP IT WAS)
Просмотров 13 тыс.4 месяца назад
We bought a Japanese van driving on the left side!! (GUESS HOW CHEAP IT WAS)
OUR FIRST EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN 👀 + 1 Day in Tokyo!
Просмотров 17 тыс.4 месяца назад
OUR FIRST EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN 👀 1 Day in Tokyo!
Disneyland Tokyo SURPASSES Americans Expectations (here's why)
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Disneyland Tokyo SURPASSES Americans Expectations (here's why)
First Experience on Japanese Trains in Tokyo!
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 месяца назад
First Experience on Japanese Trains in Tokyo!
House hunting in Japan | Americans finding their Japanese home pt 1!
Просмотров 33 тыс.4 месяца назад
House hunting in Japan | Americans finding their Japanese home pt 1!
Our first "real" Japanese dishes in Japan!! OH MY GOSH 😋🤤
Просмотров 18 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Our first "real" Japanese dishes in Japan!! OH MY GOSH 😋🤤
Americans First Impressions of Japan! (konbini, language, mochi, Japanese stores + culture shocks!)
Просмотров 45 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Americans First Impressions of Japan! (konbini, language, mochi, Japanese stores culture shocks!)
We made it to Japan & HOLY CRAP! (Americans first week in Japan)
Просмотров 26 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We made it to Japan & HOLY CRAP! (Americans first week in Japan)
Our final goodbye to Germany 🥺 + life abroad in Europe!! (This is what Germany taught us)
Просмотров 34 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Our final goodbye to Germany 🥺 life abroad in Europe!! (This is what Germany taught us)
OUR LAST WEEKS IN GERMANY! 🥺(saying goodbye to German friends + moving out + selling our things)
Просмотров 15 тыс.6 месяцев назад
OUR LAST WEEKS IN GERMANY! 🥺(saying goodbye to German friends moving out selling our things)
Christmas in Vienna + Linz (thank you, Austria!)
Просмотров 11 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Christmas in Vienna Linz (thank you, Austria!)
8 Night Caribbean Cruise! | Carnival Horizon Ship Tour + Dominican Republic, Aruba + Bonaire
Просмотров 19 тыс.7 месяцев назад
8 Night Caribbean Cruise! | Carnival Horizon Ship Tour Dominican Republic, Aruba Bonaire
The USA seems so WEIRD now!! (Reverse culture shocks from Americans who moved to Germany!)
Просмотров 19 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The USA seems so WEIRD now!! (Reverse culture shocks from Americans who moved to Germany!)

Комментарии

  • @user-tk7xf9co2r
    @user-tk7xf9co2r 4 часа назад

    Hey! I'm Japanese. The kanji in kindergarten is wrong! ◯幼稚園 ☓養池園⇛This means the area that cultivates the pond. Japanese is the most difficult language in the world to learn, certified by the US government, with the most difficult level being 5+. Incidentally, the people who have the most difficulty in learning it are English-speaking and European-speaking people who are not familiar with the language, and even medical students at Cambridge University in the UK need an average of 15 to 20 years to fully learn it. If you're planning on living in Japan, do your best.

  • @prischm5462
    @prischm5462 14 часов назад

    I am American with plenty of German ancestors and everybody bakes me German Chocolate cake for special occasions, thinking I will love it! Actually I don't like coconut. Tanner, I want your hair.

  • @ThePirouliette
    @ThePirouliette 15 часов назад

    Keep in mind in wintertime, German drivers are supposed to put winter tires on (softer rubber). Better grip on cold coating but as a matter of fact softer means also even more weaker durability especially at high speed (>200 km/h), because tires get too hot and may lose grip, therefore hazardous and clumsy driving. Some pricy cars are packed with expensive winter tires able to handle high speed. Don't ever try to race them if you didn't put the right tires on.

  • @loni50otter
    @loni50otter 16 часов назад

    Essen ist kein Grund, ein Video zu drehen.

  • @mysterioanonymous3206
    @mysterioanonymous3206 21 час назад

    As a swiss person I would definitely agree. All the Alps nations have great scenery. France, Italy, Austria, Slovenia all have theirs. I'd say where Switzerland does well is infrastructure and accessability. You can get anywhere by public transport and you're never really further from a major city than 1h or 2h with all the amenities. So that's nice. But it does come at a price that may not be worth it for most. For skiing I can recommend France. Summer holidays are just fine in any of these nations.

  • @va1347
    @va1347 День назад

    最近、投稿された動画から日本に引越した事を知り、この動画を見ています 子供達は慣れた頃でしょうが、大人は旅行と居住の違いにまだまだ大変な時期だと思います でも私達日本人を理解し、その輪に入ろうと努力してくれる方達であれば私達は大歓迎です 数ある国の内から日本を選んでくれて、とても感謝しています 日本在住の外国人家族のチャンネルも複数あるので、困った事や相談があれば頼ってみるのも良いと思います 英語が出来ないので上手く伝わるか心配ですが、あなた達家族を応援しています! 困った事があったら翻訳機を持って遠慮なく日本人にも尋ねて下さいね♪(助けてくれる可能性が上がるので)

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell День назад

      Thank you for comment and support! We have gotten adjusted here in Japan, but we wouldn’t say it’s been easy! Thankfully we are loving it now!

  • @gabrielegener7331
    @gabrielegener7331 2 дня назад

    Die Kinder lernen von Anfang an japanischen einheitsdrill. Da wird unselbständigkeit doch noch gefördert.

  • @aishimizu8228
    @aishimizu8228 2 дня назад

    Thank you for sharing this lovely video!I'm really happy to see Willaちゃん is enjoying kinder and Japanese culture like こいのぼり🎏. If your daughter is taking the bus to kinder in Japan, it is recommended to teach her to honk the horn on the steering wheel in the driver's seat to call for help in case she is left alone on the bus. Unfortunately, in Japan, there have been accidents where kinder children left alone on the bus have died from heatstroke. As the weather is getting hotter, it is especially important to be vigilant.

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell День назад

      Oh this is breaking my heart reading your comment! So sad that has happened/ 😭 Thanks for bringing it to our awareness! We will make sure Willa is aware!

  • @TheMakoyou
    @TheMakoyou 2 дня назад

    Japanese kindergartens vary widely and some are very bad, but I believe you have chosen a very good kindergarten for your child. Private kindergartens (especially in Tokyo) vary in their educational policies, so we cannot say that all kindergartens in Japan are like this. Some kindergartens respect children's freedom, some emphasize discipline and manners, some have a large exercise curriculum, and some focus on learning letters. So parents need to choose the right kindergarten for their child. The kindergarten my son attended emphasized exercise, cooperation, and compassion. Because of this, children with disabilities (such as autism, which did not require medical staff) also attended the school, and the school accepted children from children's homes free of charge. I chose that kindergarten because I liked its policies. I wanted him to develop a non-discriminatory mindset from an early age.

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell День назад

      That is really awesome to hear you did that!! So many great values are taught. It’s interesting to hear that some aren’t the best. We looked at a few in our nearby area and were happy this one focused on music and exercise more than some of the others! We felt like all would be good though, but we sensed what was a better fit for our family. Thanks for your comment! 😊

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 2 дня назад

    Thats lovely to hear how Willa getting on at her Japanese Kindergarten 😊 the preparation you had to go through ,what all you had to buy wow that was a challenge. Aww its sweet that Willa wanted to go home in the bus ( yes Tanner it bit heart breaking for you looking forward having a chat with her in the car 🫣) . I was made to eat everything on my plate to the point i would be 🤢 specifically veggies. Hated cooked vegetables still do🤷‍♀️ it was really Trauma .I love raw veggies so salades more . Yes let them try new things if they really don’t like it then thats okay .thats how i did it with my 2 kids. And they actually like a lot more veggies now than back then we all had chores at home Washing up/ Drying dishes ( No dishwasher in our house hold ) hanging washing up , ironing ,folding away,vacuuming, .we gained our pocket money that way , no chores no pocket money 😜. Alot of things have changed it again up to every parents what they think best . Great video very interesting hearing about the way things are done 😊 . Have a Good week 🥰

  • @m.s686
    @m.s686 2 дня назад

    伊豆には美しい海があるので行ったみて欲しい。 下田ではシュノーケルで色んな魚が見れます。私はイカの赤ちゃんの群れを見ました。

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 2 дня назад

      So cool!! We can’t wait for you to watch our next two videos because we may or may not just go to Izu!! 👏😊

  • @b.k.3313
    @b.k.3313 2 дня назад

    Hello both of you, 🙋‍♀️ I was pleased to see another new video from you. It's a pity that there are no German subtitles (anymore). Unfortunately, I don't even understand half of what you're saying. I wrote this commentary with Deepl

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 2 дня назад

      Oh no!! We will go and add them for you!! So sorry that wasn’t on purpose! 🫶

    • @b.k.3313
      @b.k.3313 2 дня назад

      ​@@OurStorytoTell thank you 👍🥰

  • @andreeatalos2479
    @andreeatalos2479 2 дня назад

    We're moving to Tokyo in October and kindergarten is one of my nightmares since we don't speak the language. How did you guys go around that? Could you maybe give us some tips on how to find a yochien?

  • @Mwoods2272
    @Mwoods2272 3 дня назад

    You should take her out of Japanese school and have her attend a school on the American military base. Japanese are too rigid and are like robots. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down is a saying in Japan.

  • @kanalhopper9125
    @kanalhopper9125 3 дня назад

    Willa grows up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK, google for info).

  • @chandraregan5847
    @chandraregan5847 3 дня назад

    This was fascinating to me. I lived in Japan for 6 and a half years when I was young and single. So, I didn't have any experience with Japanese yochien. But now I am a preschool teacher in the U.S. It sounds like I actually do things similar to the way the Japanese teachers do. I do ask the kids to try their healthy food at least before getting seconds of things like fruit. And I'm sure that there are some parents who are not as strict as I am with discipline. But, as you said, as a teacher, we must be consistent and make things work smoothly with 20 kids in the room. It sounds like Willa is having a great experience! I'm so glad that she gets to do a lot of art, music, and just running and playing!

  • @beatrixpastoors1104
    @beatrixpastoors1104 3 дня назад

    It's wonderful to see how Willa likes her kindergarden and how many great opportunities are offered to her there. It seems rather similar to a German kindergarten, but offers some positive extras like a healthy lunch and more duties and more discipline. What I would really like to know is if the Japanese use the same word for a kindergarden and a school and also the same word for the pedagogues who work there - or if this is just an American manner to speak of a school and a classroom and of teachers, where we Germans talk about Kindergarten, Gruppenraum and Erzieher(in).

  • @user-sz8ju4hi7j
    @user-sz8ju4hi7j 3 дня назад

    Kids learn languages fast. I learned German and French when I was small I would have to translate them back-and-forth for my parents over the years. I forgot most of my French and some German. You should make sure that Willa keeps her languages up so she doesn’t forget them.

  • @user-cn2rd4ni3s
    @user-cn2rd4ni3s 3 дня назад

    おすすめ → かぶきあげ、からむーちょ、さしゃ、かきのたね、じゃがりこ、いかふらい、まいくぽっぷこーん、りっつちーずさんど、ぶらっくさんだー 日本を褒めて欲しいとは言いませんが、ドイツの方が優れていると考えていると知識が止まり人に壁ができてしまいます。 意見を主張するように育ってきたと思いますが、ストレスがたまるようでしたら1度過去の価値観を捨てて全て受け入れる方ががいいです。 日本は特にそうで次の段階に進めるかもしれません。

  • @ruthmalin3038
    @ruthmalin3038 3 дня назад

    The teachers in any school disabling children when they don't learn it at home. Thats a very sad thing to see but there are certain basic manners every child should learn when they young. It just makes it easier for them I think good luck its always hard with young kids yours are great. Ruth from salt lake city

  • @user-yc2od6kg4d
    @user-yc2od6kg4d 3 дня назад

    日本在住のアメリカ人RUclipsrのチャンネル「life in japan」がオススメです😊 ネイトさんは牧師なので、困ったことがあれば、きっと助けてくれますよ!

  • @user-gg9mw3wh8s
    @user-gg9mw3wh8s 3 дня назад

    wow, Willa is a trooper. She is so cute and independant and charming. What a darling. She seems to have such happy disposition and comes across real mature .

  • @freeflow333
    @freeflow333 3 дня назад

    Do you think I could apply for this Japanese Kindergarten at the age of 51? I want to experience this fun by myself

  • @berndgaal7689
    @berndgaal7689 3 дня назад

    that would be a great opportunity for Rissa too to learn some japanese. Now you have the chance!!!! :-) Willa will definately profit from all of this. She will learn to be more responsible and it seems like she is having fun so far. There is a reason why japanese people are so respectful, responsible and considerent. My japanese wife used to be a kita-educater-caretaker and she also knows from her own childhood. The fact that they have to clean up their dishes and the floor is just excellent. They should have that in Germany too!!!!!!!! Don t worry, you will be thankful later!!!!

  • @markhunter2908
    @markhunter2908 3 дня назад

    Our daughter spent two years at a Japanese Kindergarten and we always tell people it was one of the best things we could have done for her. She learned the language, the culture and how to eat or at least try everything on her plate. She went from being a fussy 4 year old eater to a little girl who was willing to try everything. Just like Willa, she started off with half days but soon caught on to the attendance stickers and was full time in a blink of an eye. Enjoy the experience!

    • @user-tk7xf9co2r
      @user-tk7xf9co2r 3 часа назад

      The thumbnail carp streamers are a large piece of cloth shaped like a carp that is attached to a pole outside the house and swayed in the wind on the Boys' Day, which is held every year on May 5th, with the hope that boys will grow up to be good, strong, intelligent men who can walk the path to success. For girls, it is the Doll's Festival on March 3rd.

    • @user-tk7xf9co2r
      @user-tk7xf9co2r 3 часа назад

      The blue carp represents the father, the red carp represents the mother, and the smaller carp represents the children.

  • @christinehorsley
    @christinehorsley 3 дня назад

    Happy to hear that Willa is enjoying going to her Japanese Kindergarten. (Amazing how much stuff the parents had to prepare. I don’t know how well I would have coped with this.) A 4 year old learns a new language in amazing speed. I remember a camping vacation with my parents on the shore of the Lake of Constance, and our next tent neighbors for a few weeks were French, their little girl was around my age, and her brother a bit older. I must have been around 5, and we spent a lot of playtime together. Within a few days I started showing my parents toys from next door and describing them in French, within less than a week I was talking French sentences. As regards the discipline, I think some discipline is good for children, they need to learn boundaries - but then I’m older. Learning to read ENGLISH I wouldn’t put too much pressure on, with our youngest I found out that he more or less taught himself how to read English, simply from me reading English children’s books every night, him snuggled up or in my lap so he could see the printed words, with me moving the finger under each word as I pronounced it. So he learned to read German first, in school, and I discovered about a year later that he could also read English, without any formal instruction. Of course he initially stumbled over some difficult words, especially the ones with “ough” in various pronunciations, through, rough, thorough, plough and the like, and some of the long words, but as I corrected him he memorized them and within a few weeks he could read English fairly well and in good speed. I’m sure it will be somewhat similar for Willa. Noa has also grown up so fast, but I’d be more than reluctant sending her off to Japanese kindergarten before she’s at least 3 or 3 1/2 years old.

  • @verenaburkhardt7256
    @verenaburkhardt7256 3 дня назад

    Hi, i'm so Happy Willa loves her new school. She is learning japanese.. that's so good. I love you told us about her expieriences there.. Sorry, i don't know how to write "Erfahrungen". Much love from Germany.

  • @michaelkloters3454
    @michaelkloters3454 3 дня назад

    it`s quite crazy how the kids mannage all that stuff - i think poweredby curiosity. and seeing her growing that fast is just WOW! best wishes to you from Germany Michael/Hannover

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Thanks so much Michael!! She is growing much too fast & is definitely a little rockstar!! 😊

  • @jjivy6310
    @jjivy6310 3 дня назад

    Willa is taking so much in stride. There are always culture differences in how kids are taught, but it seems Willa is adjusting and learning, which is so amazing! The ability to learn, change and grow is something not everyone can do. The taking care of the school is a blessing! Teaches responsibility on so many levels. Wish they did that here in the States, just think of how much nicer things would be. Love watching and learning from y'all. ❤ Thanks for sharing!😊

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Yes we love that they teach her that at school! We’ve definitely noticed the impact at home with it too. 😊 Thanks for the kind words and support!

    • @jjivy6310
      @jjivy6310 3 дня назад

      @@OurStorytoTell you are so kind and brave to put your lives out there. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!

  • @wardarcade7452
    @wardarcade7452 3 дня назад

    Very thorough review of Willa's Japanese kindergarten experience so far! Although I do believe that it's important for parents to have a preconceived boundary of that you consider 'too far' re how much (and what form) of discipline the teachers would mete (and not be afraid to intervene if need be), it seems thusfar that Willa is becoming a dynamic part of her group and is learning more than just the curriculum. If your fate winds up having you all returning and getting her future education in North American and/or European facilities, I think her future teachers will appreciate how this kindergarten helped her be a more attentive, participating and diligent student. Now how she may deal with any future classmates who'd think nothing of being class clowns or running around/screaming like banshees might be interesting. Thanks for sharing your perspectives (and it's great how you two are so involved and INTERESTED in what and how your children learn- alas not all parents are)!

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Thanks so much!! It’s very important for us to be involved in what she is doing and learning at her school. She is definitely taking to her environment, and we know it will impact her. We are such proud parents!!

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Also it’s definitely interesting to think about how her experience will influence her perspective when she attends school in other countries!

  • @isabellabihy8631
    @isabellabihy8631 3 дня назад

    Ok, guys, I'm German, nearly 65 years old, so don't bash me for having a different opinion: I think discipline is rightfully insisted upon. Willa told you that she couldn't have dessert if she didn't at least try something on her plate. She wasn't made to clear the plate clean, what's bad about having to try? My upbringing was authoritarian, obedience was requested at all time, no negotiations. No back-talking allowed towards an adult. No hopping or running around, or being loud when an adult (parent or not) was present. When the hopping and running started before an adult was present, as soon as the adult showed up, you'd quit, right away. It sounds awful to modern parents, I guess. Of course, a parent could send you off to play, no disturbing the adults please. There were much more rules than those mentioned. Disobedience, i.e. not adhereing to the rules had consequences: Like not being able to go out and about to see your friends for at least one afternoon, instead help with the chores, no TV, and a few other creative ideas. No corporal punishment like a bashing, though, except for a very rare slap in the face. I think upbringing a child is about setting boundaries, including respect for other individuals. Since there are hierarchies in society the child has to learn where it sits in the chain. I am aware that the above sounds really terrible to young parents today. It worked, though.

  • @isana788
    @isana788 3 дня назад

    Crazy! I'm like number 157 3 three times in a row. I'm slowly becoming a conspiracy theorist. Anyway, guys, why haven't I seen any of you do Barbara's Rhababar Bar Dance? Swing your hooves.

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      That is crazy!! 🤣 hahaha we have danced to that song before… just not in the public eye & not with the viral movements! Not sure we have what it takes lol! 😅🤪

    • @isana788
      @isana788 3 дня назад

      @@OurStorytoTell that doesnt count. We need an official video with the official dance moves.🙅🙆💁🙋

  • @allys8801
    @allys8801 3 дня назад

    Wow, hearing about that school bus as a German preschool teacher and a mom is fascinating and also a bit scary. I know Willa is already 4.5 years old. But do the younger kids (the 3-year-olds) attend that bus as well? That would seem a bit young to me. I think the 4-5-year-olds will be fine (depending on the child, of course). The interesting thing is that the German Kita is all about independence, and after all, it is pretty normal for a 6-year-old to walk to school without a parent or caretaker in most German areas. But still a bit strange for German ears 😅

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Yes the three year olds ride in the bus!! I think even some two year olds!! Kinda crazy right?? Noa could start once she is two and *I think* they told me she could ride the bus. There is a sensei on the bus who is there at all times and helps them, but it is definitely different then in the states and Germany! German kids are so independent, and also Japanese kids are! We see kids as little as 4 years old walking home. It’s so safe here & everyone is keeping an eye on the children. Drivers are very cautious and speed limits are slow so that helps. We wouldn’t let Willa do that though right now! She does have a little alarm to use though when crossing the street or to bring awareness to her in cause of danger. They gave all the kids little alarms to use and especially for those in her class who walk home. 😊

  • @HS-dd9cm
    @HS-dd9cm 3 дня назад

    娘が社会人になって子育て卒業した父親ですが、幼稚園👧には年1回の運動会で、交流のため親対抗リレー走があったりすますが、そこで決して本気を出してはいけませんw(笑)小さい子供用のため、冬季オリンピックスケート⛸ショートトラックの様な輪を走るのですが、最終走者として、第3コーナーで1位のオヤジを抜きにかかった所、年上オヤジが逆バンクがきつく足をからませ、私に向かって倒れかかって来たスローモーション場面の様な瞬間、危機回避能力高く走りながら体をよじらせて、同時転倒を防いで、1位でゴールした思い出が、ふと蘇りました〜w(笑)

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      So fun to hear your story!! We have heard that sports day is a big event and it sounds like we have a lot to look forward to lol! 🤣 Thanks for sharing with us!!

  • @maasam21
    @maasam21 3 дня назад

    地方にこんなかわいい娘がいたら幼稚園の先生も喜びそう

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      We think the teachers enjoy having the diversity in their classroom too!!

  • @zunairbirds3984
    @zunairbirds3984 3 дня назад

    Beautiful sharing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @mummamarsh1180
    @mummamarsh1180 3 дня назад

    Hello beautiful family, You are all so resilient adapting to all these new challenges and lifestyle changes. You should be very proud of your achievements and bravery . Your girls are getting the best education through these experiences. I love the uniforms. They are so stylish. I remember the uniforms worn by the staff at Tokyo Tower, and was so impressed by their professionalism and presentation. Thank you for sharing so many aspects of your wonderful journey . You are truly a joy to follow. 😊

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Wow you know how to spread positivity! Thank you for the kind words!! We are proud of ourselves! Videos like today help to remind us that it’s worth the hard moments! 💗

  • @HS-dd9cm
    @HS-dd9cm 3 дня назад

    日本の古来から有る庭園🌳〜風【後楽園🌳】〜の名前のように〜【養池園🌀?】と漢字の文字変換されてしまっていますが〜子供の場合は【幼稚園👧】だよ〜んw(笑)

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Oops! Did we type it wrong?? Can you tell us what the correct way is?

    • @masayama1618
      @masayama1618 3 дня назад

      @@OurStorytoTell I'm sorry for interrupting your chat. Yes, you did incorrect convert from hiragana to kanji. 幼稚園 is a correct word that HS-dd9cm already said. If you use PC to edit titles instead of smart phones, I think you should press space key when you type whole of a word in hiragana. IMEs can probably convert them to correct kanji words. That way works especially for nous. Thanks.

    • @naturalspringwater.
      @naturalspringwater. 3 дня назад

      誤訳、誤変換はyoutubeの自動翻訳のせいだと思いますよ。 I think the wrong translation @HS-dd9cm mentions is done by youtube.

    • @user-ga2coma2co
      @user-ga2coma2co День назад

      逆にその変換間違いに釣られた🙃 昔のPCの変換機能と違い『ようちえん』と打てば他の変換を出す方が難しいから懐かしい気すらするw 14:21 my Japanese school is SO even funner. 私の日本の学校はとても邪悪な漏斗です😂😂 I LOVE IT🎉

  • @ginster458
    @ginster458 3 дня назад

    With all these experiences Willa is going to be an absolutely fearless grown-up, ready to try and tackle anything!

  • @LeicaM11
    @LeicaM11 3 дня назад

    Lovely to see, that that little child has a better fork posture, than the adults😂

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      Haha she seriously does! 🤣😂 German kita helped make that happen!

  • @OurStorytoTell
    @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

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  • @michimutze7817
    @michimutze7817 5 дней назад

    No, that was only these day you stay there.

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 3 дня назад

      We went last year in the Summer and had such a great sunny time! You should watch that adventure to see! ☀️☀️

    • @michimutze7817
      @michimutze7817 3 дня назад

      Moin 😊super😊❤ Now its very nice too. All goods and many greetz.😊❤

  • @dauny08
    @dauny08 6 дней назад

    The thumbnail is the subway from the Police's "So Lonely" video. Asakusa line

  • @puttenicole
    @puttenicole 6 дней назад

    What is this?

  • @fluffinator3701
    @fluffinator3701 6 дней назад

    What a shame that you got here during bad weather!

    • @OurStorytoTell
      @OurStorytoTell 5 дней назад

      We still loved it though! Can you imagine if we would have came during better weather 🤍☀️

  • @tx2jetson981
    @tx2jetson981 7 дней назад

    American raw milk and meat imported to Japan contains many additives. Be careful with hormones and pesticides. In recent years, there have been many cancer patients and intestinal diseases in Japan. Many additives that are prohibited in other countries are allowed in Japan.

  • @katttmandoo
    @katttmandoo 7 дней назад

    YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT RAW GROUND BEEF IN THE STATES UNLESS YOU GROUND IT YOURSELF DIRECTLY FROM CUTS OF BEEF!!! Seriously….

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 7 дней назад

    Dusseldorf is more of the city in Germany to go for Asian food (especially Japanese). Surprised it was your first time trying all of those Asian foods, which are very common and popular in the US.

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 7 дней назад

    Hahaha your daughter has a true Asian palate - crying as soon as you scooped away her chili sauce. Then she even squirted some more on over and over to replenish the amount you took away.

  • @HS-nn9ld
    @HS-nn9ld 8 дней назад

    0:22 日本🇯🇵の筆🎨〜責め〜くすぐりの刑を、娘さんに習慣化させてはならないぞw(笑)🌀 ruclips.net/video/ucZzj_sciFM/видео.html