Top Japanese things we CAN'T live without!

Since moving to Canada there were Japanese things we missed. These are the top Japanese things we're using in Canada.

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[LifeWhereImFrom]

We moved to Canada a year ago and these are some of the non-food items that we missed and got Japanese versions of. Most of the things in our home are not Japanese though (and even a lot of the "Japanese" items are made in other countries). I put a list of the things we use in the description.

We moved to Canada so that the kids could finish off their high school here. We don't usually ask them to be in the videos as we want them to have their own lives. If they want, they can of course go in, but we're happy with them doing their own thing. I (Greg) go back to Japan a few months out of the year to film, while my wife stays with the kids, which is why you may see me without the family.

[krullenbos]

The Japanese toilet is something I'm missing at home ever since my first visit. It's also the very first thing that's going in my home when I finally own one.

[lavidawithjoey]

A Japanese rice cooker could be classified as something one cannot live without once using on a daily basis. The wonderful tunes and convenient nature is unrivaled. I've personally purchased four within the last three years

[peppage]

Honestly, I think the Japanese rice cooker is a "can't live without" item. It's a game changer and who doesn't enjoy the little tunes it plays

[TokyoCapsuleCollection]

I am Japanese. As a Japanese, I am proud of Washlet. I hope more and more people in the world will know the advantages of Washlet. Thank you very much for your wonderful video😀

[LRNtheSURLMN]

Oh my! I never realized that y'all moved to Canada! I'm glad Aiko and Shin are getting some time in Canada. I wonder if they'd be willing to be in a video explaining the differences they've noticed from moving back and forth!

[loverofawesomeness]

Great recommendations, I do feel that companies in Japan put a lot more thought into the design and usability of their products.

[bjrnsrensen]

I didn't bring any kitchen gadgets, because we have Daiso here, but I did bring a washlet and a rice cooker from Japan in my luggage. I refused to leave Japan without them. They are truly life changing.

[UberSprite]

Thanks! I'm not likely to ever buy these things. However, they are AMAZING aà!

[jun_suzuki]

I bought the water dispenser jug from Nitori! Yes it is so good to use especially during summer! Plus no leak!

[juanmiguel]

🤔you should make why you came back to Canada? I’m sure a lot of viewers would want to know!

[abdullahak]

Wow Japanese items have such innovative designs !
Your cats are adorable!

[RajKuMaR-yq]

5:53 I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the cat's face. The pure annoyance on the cat's face sent me laughing. 🤣🤣

[etherdog]

It is always amazing what you find you can't live without once you have experienced it.

[sharezerglazedilao]

I heartily agree with you Greg. I'm a Filipino who has lived and worked in Japan for 5 years now. Everytime I go back home for a vacation, I always say that I miss my Japanese toilet the most!

[skeesh]

The most epic bidet install I've ever seen.

[jameshepburn]

Haven't been in Japan for decades but I remember they still had the hole in the ground traditional 'benjo' in many places back then. So called 'western toilets' were at the airports, hotels, and newer buildings. Ah memories.

[Tensei]

The Frixion erasable pens are my favorite. They are just like ball point pens, except they can be erased with a friction generating eraser tip. Pens don’t go dull unlike pencils so you can take a ton of sharp looking notes, they are usually multicolor so it’s great for highlighting certain things, and you can erase them to keep the notes clean.

[naticaatticaable]

Absolutely agree with the rice cooker is a must. Bought a Japanese one from Japan last trip and love that the rice is perfect each time. It does take longer but it makes it so much easier with the different settings for rice and the water levels marked. The inner rice bowl nowadays comes with a nice thick metal and non stick that doesn’t peel.

[FlorianBoyd]

I keep replaying the first second of this to hear the cat. So cute.