This Month Was Tough on Us..

Summary

In this vlog-style video, the creator shares his experiences and everyday life in Japan, from traveling, getting a driver’s license, and dealing with a family sickness to enjoying activities like hiking, visiting art museums, and attending a Christmas market. He also humorously reviews unique food and drinks, discusses new car purchases, and promotes products like NordVPN. The video offers a blend of personal moments, family time, and casual adventures, showcasing the creator's laid-back lifestyle and sense of humor amidst the beauty of Japan.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker reflects on their recent trip to AIA, enjoying the beaches, sun, and friendships, and expresses a desire to return in the future.
• 😀 The speaker experiences the anxiety of renewing their driver's license in Japan for the first time, but finds the process easier than expected.
• 😀 There is a humorous moment where the speaker tries a G Fuel drink flavor called 'Swamp Water,' which, despite smelling like onions and waffles, tastes surprisingly good.
• 😀 The speaker and their family contract a severe illness, leading to multiple clinic visits for their sick child, but they eventually start feeling better after a week.
• 😀 After recovering from illness, the family visits an art museum, marking their first outing in weeks. Despite still sounding sick, they enjoy the experience.
• 😀 The speaker enjoys a hike in Mount Kobo, Japan, though they encounter some challenges like confusion about the path and a fear of spiders along the way.
• 😀 The family enjoys a peaceful autumn day in Japan, experiencing the beauty of the changing leaves and the tranquility of the season.
• 😀 At a Christmas market in Yokohama, the family enjoys the festive lights, but also experiences a minor inconvenience with the loudness of the event for their baby.
• 😀 The speaker humorously reviews NordVPN, sharing personal anecdotes and promoting the service with a joke about downloading 'legal Minecraft mods' and bypassing region blocks.
• 😀 The speaker shares a lighthearted moment involving their dog Momo running freely, despite Japan's strict pet laws, and describes how rare it is for dogs to get this kind of freedom in Tokyo.

Q & A

What was the vlogger's initial reaction to the Japan trip?

The vlogger expressed excitement about returning to Japan, mentioning how much they enjoyed the beaches, the sun, and the friends they made. They also looked forward to seeing their dogs again.

Why was the vlogger anxious about renewing their driver's license in Japan?

The vlogger was anxious because it was their first time renewing their driver's license in Japan without a translator. They had heard about a class and were concerned about potential tests, but the process turned out to be much easier than expected.

What unexpected flavor did the vlogger try from GFuel, and what was their reaction?

The vlogger tried a GFuel flavor called 'Swamp Water,' which they initially found odd due to its name. However, they ended up liking it, describing it as surprisingly good despite its peculiar taste. They also tried a flavor called 'Onions and Waffles,' which smelled terrible but tasted surprisingly good.

How did the vlogger describe their family's sickness during the trip?

The vlogger shared that their family was very sick during the trip, with everyone experiencing high fevers (40°C). It was the worst sickness they'd ever experienced, but they were relieved when they started feeling better after several days.

What activity did the family do after recovering from sickness?

After recovering from their illness, the family ventured outside to visit an art museum. This marked their first outing after being sick for two weeks.

How did the vlogger feel about their hike on Mount Kobo?

The vlogger found the hike on Mount Kobo challenging, mentioning they felt lost at one point and encountered a lot of spiders along the way. Despite this, they enjoyed the beautiful day, though they didn't get to see Mount Fuji due to the weather.

What happened during the Christmas tree lighting scene?

The family gathered to light the Christmas tree, and the vlogger filmed the moment, capturing their child's excitement and the joy of the moment. The video ends with a sense of festive warmth and family happiness.

What special event did the vlogger attend at Sanrio Puroland?

The vlogger and their family visited Sanrio Puroland, a kawaii amusement park. This trip was special because they had a baby with them this time, making the experience even more memorable as they revisited a place they had been to years ago.

What new car did the vlogger purchase, and why did they switch vehicles?

The vlogger bought a Mitsubishi Delica, which they described as a cooler family car. They explained that they loved their Tesla but had to switch because the glass ceiling made the car too hot to drive in the summer in Japan. They also mentioned their growing family as a reason for the switch.

What humorous interaction did the vlogger have with a random stranger in Yokohama?

In Yokohama, the vlogger witnessed a fight between two men over a stolen bike, but since they didn't speak Japanese fluently, they couldn't help. Later, the vlogger awkwardly encountered a person who wanted to take a photo of the family, not realizing they were asking for a photo with them.