Japanese Minimalist: 7 simple productive habits

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Hello. I'm Aki, a minimalist who is a school teacher in a small village in Japan.
Today I'm going to talk about seven simple habits that make my life more efficient.
These habits are the ones I've been trying and I feel it really works in my life.
I think these can behabits that you can easily incorporate into your life, so please watch this until the end.

WHO AM I:
Welcome to samurai matcha journey! I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher in Japan. I make videos about my usual life in really country side of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips.

PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
Many people have been asking me how to buy things that I use,
so I tried to find products that is the same or similar to my items on amazon in the USA and JPNAN. (Please ask yourself, “Does this spark joy？“ before buying it.)

・Snow Peak sleeping bag

・GOKUMIN mattress 　
　Amazon USA　▶︎▶︎▶︎Sorry I can't find it.

・Tetsubin（Iron kettle）

・Tatami floor

・To do list

CAMERA GEAR:
・Camera sony α6400

・SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN

・Ulanzi Claw Quick Release Clamp with Arca

・Neewer Camera Tripod

MUSIC:
・Epidemic Sound

WHAT I LIKE:
Minimal lifestyle
Matcha
Kimono
Anime(Ghibli)
Japanese food

CONNECT WITH ME:

GET IN TOUCH:

[pintoeatmyhw]

Read one page of any book a day. Reading helps you improve language, thinking, memory and learning.

[alecb]

You have more wisdom to offer in your 20s than I have accumulated at 45. Your videos are helpful. Thank you.

[XwaYdesu]

I put all of the unread books on my shelf in a separate box. Now when I wake up, I make tea, leave my phone inside with a 20 minute alarm set, and spend that time on the balcony, reading one of those books.

After that, I do a couple Duolingo lessons. Then, I start the rest of my day.

[rkh]

I wake up at 4 am and go to my studio and paint. I stay there for 4 hours, this enables me to get a lot done. Then I drink tea and go out iny garden and do an hour or so outside working in the fresh air
I meditate after 3 pm, my day winds down after that . I try to get everything done in the morning and early afternoon.Reading and journalling and meal prep takes up the rest of the afternoon.I go to bed early.

[sg]

Here in the US, life can get very cluttered and materialistic, so I greatly appreciate your very uplifting and beautiful perspectives.
Thank you for your inspiring videos!

[Souldesouse]

We have mandatory five prayers across the day, from before sunrise to after darkness.
1- I try to add a mid morning prayer (Dhuha) as a means of thanking God for all the blessings, which I could never count.
2- Also I do morning & evening Dhikr.
3- read from my current book for about 30-60 minutes
4- I try to postpone coffee to award myself and to take advantage of the natural morning cortisol rise.

[VickyHafler]

I start my day with a quart of water 💦
Then read my Bible.
I practice Wim Hoff breathing each day.
I make one quilt block a day and make time for free reading.
Blessings to you. Thank you for the video.

[sophiabrewer]

I have been feeling overwhelmed lately as I have been going through major changes in my life right now and watching your videos has really helped me to find new things to do so I do and practice more minimalistic qualities in my life so I do not feel as overwhelmed. I am just starting this journey so I know I have room to grow, but that's exciting.

[boydegg]

Hi Samurai Matcha. Your videos are amazing and inspirational. Here are a few habits which I feel have improved my life: wake up at 5am (like you), drink a pint of water first thing (rehydrate and start up my system), 30 minutes yoga and 30 minutes meditation before breakfast, 5 minutes of vocal warm ups (as a teacher I need a healthy throat and voice box), turn off all electronics, read 20 minutes or more daily, take to time to feel grateful for my life, turn the shower to coldest setting for the final 3 minutes, average 7000+ daily steps each week, enjoy and appreciate nature. Thanks from Scotland!

[SomNambulPrime]

Absolutely grateful for finding this channel! Sometimes it's shocking that you find something so precious just by accident. Actually I'm already implement some things in my life after watching your vids! And I'm also grateful for your work, thank you Aki!

[lauragalbraith]

Love waking up early, I started getting up at 5am in the summers so I can walk my dog before it gets too hot ( live in Texas) and its become a crucial part of my routine.
My second favorite habit is drinking a gallon of water everyday.

[mvl]

1. Wake up at 5 a.m. That’s my cat’s bodyclock . It’s pitchblack here at 5 in the morning. Try in spring.
2. Drink macha. Something unavailable in my part . Can it be substituted for a good coffee?
3. Minimalism. I like. But I live with others, including a hoarding husband and a demanding cat. Also I have many crafty hobbies. Any tips?
4. Todo list. Yes, on my iPad. sometimes, but not rigid.
5. Secret diary. I had one when I was girlie, it had a tiny padlock and and even tinier key ….I loved writing poetry . oh, those long gone days… 😊
6. Typing speeds and practice, beware of RSI (repetitive strain injury) although it’s mostly mouse related…
7. Pomodoro, mmm don’t really need another guide in my life. But wishing you well!

[federicasardanelli]

When there is a task that get me anxious in front of me I write a sort of script of the task and the way I'll try to face it.

[fuzzy_willow]

Your videos are always a lovely addition to my day! A few of my habits: 1) reciting mantra with mala beads first thing in the morning and right before I go to bed, 2) taking 5-10 minutes in the middle of the day to breathe, pray, and recenter, 3) nibbling on wild edible plants whenever I pass them, and 4) making at least one jar of herbal tea each day

[VeganMangoQueen]

All the items I have in my home have their own home, I feel at ease knowing exactly where they go 🌱✌🏼

[gracea]

I wake up at 3:00 in the morning to do household chores 🤣

[maiwurld]

I will start my minimalism again .focus on what i need, and not what i want

[lillysummer]

Favorite youtuber ever! Thank you for another great video. After starting to drink matcha tea, after watching your videos, it has helped me to focus and taken care of my health too. I wake up at 4, try to be a minimalist and find it easier to write to do list too. You are always so inspiring! I will be getting rid of my bed too and try to become extreme minimalist because it helps me to find things and life is much easier with extreme minimalism. Thank you Aki! Always happy to see these amazing videos! 🇮🇳

[karebear]

I love your room, it makes me happy every time i see it in your videos🥰

[zenwisdom]

morning meditation might be something good to add on