A Side of Japan Most People Never Experience and What It Taught Me
96K views · Apr 24, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@pumpkinss3952 · 5 months ago
Wow, Chani! You’ve spoiled us with this one. Over half an hour long and it’s full of beautiful and interesting things! I think it’s great that you’re helping to promote these lesser visited places. They are just as amazing and the people are so appreciative.<br>Oh, and you look great! Japan and whatever you’re doing are working!
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@Spirit-8 · 5 months ago
You have become a real gem for Japan, long may it continue, great video
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@maryotavka · 5 months ago
Chani you're looking beautiful! So put together, radiant and fit! Lovely haircut, too ❤
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@teresabitterling3008 · 5 months ago
Thank the people of Fukushima for sharing. The craftsmanship and charm is missing so much these days...
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@myinformedchoice · 5 months ago
Chani, I love all of your videos but this is my favourite one so far. Seeing how the crafts are preserved and cherished gives me a real sense of how much the Japanese love and respect their history. We should all take a page out of their book. I'm glad you enjoyed this so much - I think I got almost as much pleasure watching it as you did being there! Thank you ❤
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@melony123 · 5 months ago (edited)
Thank you Chani for sharing old crafts with us. I'm so proud of the Japanese fighting hard to keep their traditions.
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@Kazacks9602 · 5 months ago
Chain you are a fantastic ambassador for Australia 🇦🇺
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@steveschlackman4503 · 5 months ago
It's wonderful that you are seen by the Japanese as an influencer.
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@AditiHM · 5 months ago
This is such a beautiful video, Chani. It was so lovely that you got to do so many craft activities and interact with such wonderful people. I look forward to seeing Millie's cat resort experience next week! As others have said, you look great. 🥰
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@mialle · 5 months ago
Gosh Chani, your hard work with your diet is really paying off!
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@EvelynTobey-l3y · 5 months ago
I'm lying in bed watching this fascinating video, Chani, and laughing aloud with you as your cup turns into a bowl. What fun this video is, and what a wonderful experience you shared with us! What is it I love about you? Your child-like joy and interest in seemingly everything...Your humility...Your embrace of people, who they are, and what you can learn from them...Your joy of quiet and peace in your new life. Thank you!!! I await this little Japanese respite from the busy world each Friday with my own sense of joy. From Idaho to you...God bless you!!! Back to the pottery I go...😊
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@jimbloke · 3 weeks ago
Thank you for making it. I think it is one of the best cultural videos you produce this year
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