Name: Growing Up in Japan | Life in Japan Episode 136
Uploaded: 2021-11-23T17:41:31.000Z
Duration: 21 min 47 s
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Everyone dreams of what life would be like if they had a different job or even lived somewhere else.

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But what is life like for kids from another country to grow up in Japan?

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Was this the kids request by chance, huh?

Well, they wanted to do a picnic and that's the easiest for me. Do it on the back porch. For sure.

There are a surprising amount of people whose kids are growing up in a different country then they did.

And just like our family, they have to navigate a mix of cultures — their own and their home countries.

But being able to have a bit of both, while complex, can be quite the adventure.

Yeah, we did. You did! Oh wow, look at you guys.

Oh, that's so cool. You need to stop, we are having a meeting.

Oh, you're having a meeting while you eat? Oh, ok. Yeah.

They're having a meeting while they eat so, no interruptions.

Ruth cooks a mixture of Brazilian, American and Japanese food, and I love it!

Rice, beans, some meat. And I have some farina.

Beckster, are you taking a bento to have with your friends at the park?

For real now. Ok, bye. Ok, make it for real this time.

One of the greatest challenges foreign families face is education, especially if that education is in Japanese!

You're just so cute over here at your desk working away.

If there's one thing a foreign family needs, it's good friends who can help you out!

Tonight we have a special dinner guests, Ryoji and Miruka.

If you're watching this with Japanese subtitles, they're why.

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But learning to adapt to a new way of life while retaining your roots can make you into a better person.

And I mix it around and then I put it down like this.

And then mix it around in here, In the cinnamon and sugar.

Will daddy get to test these later? Umhum.

As adults, we certainly enjoy living with a foot in both worlds, so long as our kids are thriving as well.

Oh, happy birthday to me. There's the burger, there's the girlfriend's burger and the girlfriend.

Bunch of family over to celebrate a birthday. Happy birthday Nate!

Ok Sarah, you've been learning your razor rib stick, right?

When kids feel loved and accepted, they are much more likely the thrive in life,

no matter where they live or how rich their family is.

I went this far. You went all the way there already?

Anna stopped playing. Anna stopped playing with you?

What in the world? Somebody has taken over.

Yeah, this is my bed now. You can no longer. It's ours.

Come and see the hanging party. Ok, let's go see.

And look at Daisy. Looks like she is walking.

Wow, look at Bowser just chilling, hanging there.

What are you going to do this year that's so different?

We're doing all the dances that we ever did.

Ever did? So like 1st grade, Yeah, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade.

And no 5th grade because I think sports day was canceled? Oh yeah, maybe.

This is the last day that you are going to school as 11 years old. 11 years old!

I'm going to take the girls to school. It's curry rice.

When kids grow, their needs change and life must adapt.

Becca and Anna are about to get something they've wanted for a long time.

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Growing Up in Japan | Life in Japan Episode 136

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