I’m 50 years old Japanese man struggling with midlife crisis. I feel my life is so boring My new RU-vid channel of learn Japanese: / @isaokingking My contact: info@askjapan.work
I wake up. I make breakfast. I check RU-vid. I watch my 50 years old Japanese man struggling with midlife crisis. He eats noodles, he plays Street Fighter 2, he worries about his mortgage and the next 28 years being boring. I go to work. The seasons change and we slowly age. Soon he will be 51 years old Japanese man. Will he still struggle with midlife crisis then? And will I, will we, change or stay the same? Sisyphus pushes his boulder up the hill knowing it will inevitably roll back down before he makes it to the pinnacle. I like to imagine 50 years old Japanese man happy.
Shut up and just forget it. Remember its a choice to live past 50 not a obligation. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EiSinBcmvcY.htmlsi=tzkbuHHLLwsl_Ylh
He represents all dad's in this world 🌎. All we want is a pat on the back and acknowledged meant from our wife's. Some love 💕 basically. I am so lucky I get Hugh's and kisses 😘 from my daughter and amazing self made card's for my birthday.
I am a woman and i can feel the struggle... i worked very hard all my life and now i am 43 years old and live alone and just have a job, pay my bills and nothing more... my life is bored AF... my escape was food too but then i start to have health problems and now my escape it´s kickboxing, hikes on nature and beach. U must go out instead eat those things that put u sick. Nature and sports heals our brain. U live in a city like mine, you have nature and sea close to your home. Enjoy this bless. It´s just a warning for your health. Kisses from Portugal
Hey man, for what it's worth, I don't recommend this to others but something that brought me a great deal of peace and happiness in my life was to completely isolate myself from social media and trying to constantly do anything, and feel the simple pleasure and happiness of enjoying the blue sky, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of being alive. I don't know what your circumstances are, and I don't recommend it for the impatient, but I found life a lot nicer to live after sitting with myself until I was happy in my own presence, without the need of anyone else, or needing to change my circumstance. I hope that your videos are somewhat sarcastical, and that you do not feel too bad. I wish you peace and happiness. My best wishes to you, N.
@@rgm4646 I am autistic and I did all the things above, except watching very few of my favorite youtubers time to time. It does work and it helps me focus in life and I'm not as depressed and don't focus so much on greif and horrible things going on in the world. I like to think all the horrible things already happened to me, so perhaps now I can have some peace.
I'm pretty sure in no time you'll be making $5k + a month from youtube. You are a gifted vlogger and its very comforting tuning in. Keep pumping out content and watch how fast your life will change.
As someone in their 30s that has a terminal health condition (where I would be lucky to make it another decade), I'm jealous of people that are bored in their 50s and 60s. I can appreciate the struggles you have but I would urge you to try and change your perspective. Find the beauty in the little things (which you do show on the videos often :) ). Love your kids. And if you get bored with your routine, you can always make little changes.
Hope you find peace and get better. Why do you have a terminal health condition and which condition? Thank you for reminding those who are living that time is limited.
We're all living on borrowed time. Watched my 9 y/o son die a year ago and its taught me to be more grateful for every second. Gonna be people who watch this video who think they have decades when they have less than a year.
I am married. Love my wife. We have 2 boys. 3 and 6. Me and wife are very stressed. We feel like we are always yelling and angry at the boys. We want to teach them how to be good. But it’s very stressful . The only peaceful time I get is if I go to work. but I miss my family when I work, but it’s very stressful to be around my family because our boys are a lot of energy. You are not alone. It’s not easy to be good parents. If you care about you kids, it can make life very stressful. If you don’t care about your family you will not have stress. You have stress because you love your family.
@@Megamibunny ya we do. Every day all day is just entertainment for the boys. They do more stuff in a month than o got to do my whole child hood. Wouldn’t have it any other way but definitely stressful raising 2 kids. 1 was easy. 2 is like having 10
I’m starting a new religion with 50 yrs old Japanese man as the messiah. Every Sunday we all gather in a closet to play street fighter at the end we all stand to receive our sacraments of his body and blood the best combination Doritos and cola .
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 NIV - Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Romans 10:9-10 NIV - If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Hello 50 year old Japanese man. I think one day when you are old you will wish you can go back in time and enjoy your young children again, but they will have grown. Enjoy life and also enjoy time with your children. You are a good man.
Pay a little more every month towards your mortgage and you probably will be able to shorten the length of your mortgage. You can use your RU-vid money maybe to help with your mortgage.
I’m watching a 50 year old Japanese man in midlife crisis, eating a bowl of noodles 🤦🏻♀️ The question is why? Thank you for making this video, I’m getting off social media.
@@draeonacs3160 You are hundred percent correct on this. Getting of social media means also getting off of RU-vid. A thing I personally wanted to do for a long time but still haven't.
The best advice someone ever gave me was, "Life is work, if you want anything out of it you have to put in the effort". If you just sit around and complain how boring things are but you make no changes to fix it, then its on you.
I've made nutritious food for myself and my husband. You're invited to have a meal with us. You can bring your wife and kids. Today we had lots of veggies, salmon and chickpeas. Very easy to prepare and it was all done in about 30 min (including the preparation and cooking). Cheap and nutritious.
50 Year Old Japanese man, you are consistent. Consistency compounds. It's a good characteristic or trait to have. Persistence. At least you're still uploading videos. A lot of people look forward to listening to you. We would love if you did a RU-vid Live where we could talk to you and maybe ask questions. Wish you the best, arigoto gozaimasu! Also, I have a question. Why is the "u" at the end of a lot of Japanese words silent?
I had a 30 year mortgage. I paid it off very early. I made extra an extra 1/4 payment each month then in creased it to an extra 1/2 payment. If I had extra money I paid even more. Paid my 30 year mortgage off in 11 years. My parents has 8 boys and 2 girls. We lives off my dad's pay as a rubber factory worker. There was never any extra money to help any of us go to college, not a penny. I was a competitive swimmer and studied hard and got a scholarship to local university and got BS in math and physics. i started college in mid 1960s. Zero financial help from my parents. 6 of my other siblings went to college. I'm and older guy now mid 70s and I retired at age and am doing well.
I will be 50 in two months. People think Im 19 years younger looking. In my 49 years Ive never had a midlife crisis. I know I have a arrested development syndrome, Im young looking even thou Im old and my hobbies and talents are followed by young people old enough to be my children. I guess thats the life of a artist .
@michaelseeley6546 I never smoked, did any drugs , or ever got drunk in my life. Never got married or had kids . I've had stressful jobs which have exposed me to all kinds of chemicals and biological waste like viruses and human waste but never once got covid or hepatitis. I eat everything from junk food in moderation to healthy fresh foods like Mexican food , Sushi , Chinese, Italian. Im constantly moving because of the physical nature of my job, facilities management and I sleep early around 11pm. I'm not sure if it is genetics since my father did get cancer twice but recovered fully but it can be my emotional disposition which is young at heart and somewhat a bit naive that keeps me looking like a 31 year old at 49.
@@godstomper Thanks, impressive! Marriage and kids can definitely age us! Keeping your hair or not going prematurely grey definitely helps, too. With a beard I look 10 years older than my age (46) because it is white now. Movement and relatively healthy food I think are critical.
Oh, ditto on the never smoking, drugs, or drinking excessively. Right there with you. I hink sun exposure is a big one you didn’t mention, but if you work inside with facilities management that may have helped a lot.
I haven’t been in a relationship since high school. I am an adult now. I have spent all that time until now alone. Everyday I yearned for companionship. I could not find a girlfriend for all that time. My family poured salt on a wound by insinuating some kind of dormant issue. I was simply just having bad luck and still am. A while back I noticed this woman from some popular video game stuff, I was in my 20s and I was depressed at how you can be so attracted to somebody and wish you knew them but be worlds apart with no way of ever knowing each other. I recently have been ceaselessly trying to talk to her over the internet because life is short. I have no idea how things will work out for me, I’ll never know what a relationship, love and companionship in my 20s is, I have to live with that now. This is one of many difficulties I have had in life. It’s like life doesn’t want me to have a life.
Thats millions and millions of men nowadays this is normal now. If anything be grateful you ever experienced love at all im 31 kissless virgin. I feel your pain though God bless
I got married at 28, divorced by 32. She threw me out of our family apartment when I had just turned 31 (of course, I was still expected to pay rent). It’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Having experienced the horror of that relationship, I’m so glad to have peace and quiet now.
Hey 50 years old Japanese man struggling with midlife crisis! I just wanted to stop by and recommend a movie to you "Office Space". It's a comedy that I think you will relate to. It's considered a cult classic. If you watch it, I hope it makes you laugh and brightens up your day!
60 year old japanese american man here. hate to be a debbie downer, but here are some negative effects of consuming spicy ramen: 1. High Sodium Intake: • Many instant ramen packets, including spicy varieties, contain a high amount of sodium. Over time, consuming too much sodium can lead to: • High blood pressure (hypertension). • Increased risk of heart disease and stroke. • Kidney problems. • Excess sodium can also lead to water retention, causing bloating. 2. Digestive Issues: • Spicy foods can irritate the stomach lining and cause problems like gastritis, acid reflux, or heartburn, especially in those with sensitive stomachs or conditions like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). • Long-term exposure to spicy food can lead to ulcers or exacerbate existing digestive issues. 3. Nutritional Deficiency: • Most instant ramen is low in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. A diet high in ramen and low in more nutritious foods can lead to: • Malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies. • Potential weight gain due to the high-calorie, low-nutrient nature of ramen, particularly when combined with other unhealthy foods. 4. Processed Ingredients: • Instant ramen typically contains preservatives, artificial flavors, and sometimes MSG (monosodium glutamate), which can cause side effects like headaches in some individuals. Long-term consumption of processed foods can also increase the risk of chronic diseases. If you enjoy spicy ramen, there are ways to make it healthier: • Limit consumption to occasional treats rather than a daily meal. • Add vegetables, lean protein (like eggs or chicken), and healthier toppings to boost its nutritional value. • Choose low-sodium varieties or reduce the amount of seasoning used. • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and protect your digestive system. While occasional spicy ramen is fine, a long-term diet heavily reliant on it may have detrimental health effects, especially if other nutritional aspects are neglected. be well
@@deanpesci8484 I eat a ton of Tabasco sauce daily put it on almost every thing love it and it has it's health benefits the hot chili peppers and such.
Whaaa Ken!? My guy, I thought you were just a Ryu main 😅 Seriously, though, it's difficult to "try new things" and "mix it up" when you have young children. A good parent puts them first, but you can burn out if you don't take the time for yourself. Explore new hobbies within the home in your evening times. Personally, I started drawing Fantasy style maps, writing short stories and revisited 3D modelling I used to do a lot when I was a student. You could read books, tend to plants or learn more and advanced songs on your guitar. None of it has to be expensive either. You seem like an intelligent guy, so I believe you could become great at any of these things.
I find the phrase being bored interesting as I don't suffer from boredom myself . Blood pressure , there are meds that can help you with that , I take them myself and they have the problem under control . It must be awful to have to worry about paying a mortgage for 28 more years , I hope things resolve for you in a positive way .
I wish you were near. Because we be very great friends. I admire you because regardless of your midlife crisis. You still worried about your health and not drinking or taking drugs. But you worried about eating junk food 😂 which people eat almost every day. You are the best dad i meet with a midlife crisis. Which seems to handle it exceptional well, because I and my buddies are drinking 🚰 to handle what you handle. It my not be your solution, but if it is so expensive 🫰 maybe ut be worthwhile immigrating somewhere else. Thank you very much for your entertaining video footage. I watch it before work. I just trying to get through the day with my anxiety.
i dont know how popular or available the ingredients are in japan but i like eating salad for lunch. affordable and you can change the type of salad. also good for blood pressure
I’m not sure it is a friend really. Coke (Coca-Cola, I should specify) is my friend, but it’s already a pretty bad and toxic friend, I can only imagine whisky would be even worse on the toxicity scale
Gotta break this cycle brother! I have been here before. You need to do some different things. Change up the routine somehow. Do those things you are thinking about doing like going surfing. I know you hurt your back but maybe you can go paddle around a bit or just get in the water and be with nature, It will heal you. Even if you do some small activities that are different that what you are currently doing, it will help you break out of the funk. FORCE YOURSELF. It is the only way.
Nah brother. Ive been forcing myself to do healthy things for 4 months and it didnt do anything. I agree with the nature part but dont force anything it just doesnt work
Please explore George Ohsawa aka Nyoichi Sakurazawa 10/18/1893-4/23/1966 (2nd founder of Macrobiotics). Honestly I believe his teachings will change your life, he gave me the willpower to live and the reason of understanding life. Thank you for your time 💐
Take good care of your children when they are young, and they will want to take care of you when you are old. I recommend reading the children's book Love you Forever by Robert Munsch. It is a simple, sweet, endearing story that you and your kids might enjoy reading together.
It might not fit for his situation since it’s mom-centric. It portrays the mother as the parent who loves the kids unconditionally and forever, which isn’t wrong, but would be counterproductive since the issue he is experiencing is that his kids aren’t respecting or showing love to him the way they are to the mother. A common issue for fathers who have to assume the role of breadwinner, a thankless task, whereas the mother gets all the face time with the kids.
Hi. If your age 50 now, so you were 20 year old in 1980s in Japan bubble era. We want to know everything about this era how you live,your cloth your video games your car your daily life....
Dude - you have kids... it's about them... life is a lot more boring with kids. You can't become a base jumper, or take a road trip lasting 3 months or volunteer in some African tribe.... Life IS more boring with kids ---- That is how life goes. We hear you dude... B4 kids - i used to go dancing, random journeys, proper holidays.... NOW... i take my 3 year old to the concorde museum near our house most weeks. We go shopping for food, we go to the park.. I work, my wife works....neither of us actually like our jobs. Looking after both kids at the same time (the other is 8) is tricky because they want to do different things. So what are we doing? Focussing on kids.... and seeing people about twice a month. I learn things from utube... about space and medicine... i cook, we grow food... I'm 47...and yes.. life is very very very different. It's the way it is. Had to adapt... Sucks but it's what it is.... i could either accept it.. or not. I have accepted it.
I honestly believe my parents are like asians because of their strict and frugal mindset, but then again, there are other cultures like that as well. Just more known in Asian 😆 I think my parents are asians in a past life
I don't believe it is boring, I feel perhaps it is just acceptance of regular living with the understanding that you are struggling internally with your identity. If you have any time, perhaps you could find a place that caters to people in your age. You would find someone to talk to other than family, because while family is important we need more. At the end of the day we are social creatures and we have to find some space outside of our comfort zone. At least once a week or every other week, maybe attend some kind of social meetup. Perhaps this will make life a bit more tolerable. Consider looking into herbs that lower blood pressure, and cooking at home with spices and less salt. You can learn to cook flavorful food without as much salt. Life is very difficult, and I see you struggling and it hurts me as a human being. You have your family, and you should try to find something that gives you happiness with who you are at the moment, not focus so much on who you will be in the future.
Your high blood pressure might have something to do with the dried noodles you eat. They have a HUGE amount of salt (sodium) in them and if you drink, quit, go for a daily 45 minute walk and eat fresh steamed vegetables most days. Look forward to you getting out and about and showing us around Japan. Watch the Movie Dreams (Kurosawa) and tell us what you think. Do a review on it if you please.
Because you have forgotten to enjoy the many small things in life. The joy of food, video games, family, every small victory you have in life you should celebrate.
Life is Insanity, Happiness is a temporary Illusion, midlife assumes you live to 100, the easiest way to live a comfortable life is to accept everything as is, work, pain, opinion, change. There is no life without struggle, for some the answer to life is simple, to keep moving forward, don't dwell on the past, don't care about the future you can't control it anyway, then one day you will be 70 and look back on your life and think how silly it was to feel a certain way, but at least you can say you pushed forward past it.
Dear 50 years old Japanese man, please spend time and just a little more money to have a healthy lifestyle. If you always eat junk food, and do not exercise for 20 years, you will likely end up spending more money in the end to fix health problems, and have less time to live.
Don't count the days, make the days count for something - live for a purpose, achieve goals and live to improve the life of yourself and others around you. We are not meant to live life sitting around, rotting away at home.
