Living Alone as a Minimalist in Japan 

Finally, a minimalist without aesthetic things. Love it, it's so authentic and real.

Funny how every night before I sleep I always look up to the ceiling and feel thankful for having this roof over my head and this comfy bed , I always laugh at myself but now I know he does that too.

as a introvert staying at home is the best 1😊😊😆😆

3 principles for minimalists : 1) Ikea, 2) Uniqlo, 3) Coffee

That microwave being able to make toast is by far the coolest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not a minimalist.

"and there is nothing special about it" is the phrase I liked the most

I'm a barber in Canada and I can say you did a great job doing a fade on yourself!! I don't think I could do it haha

Man! You have the genetics of a superhero. Tall, wide shoulders, and all this while eating white bread and jam in the morning and watching movies. Do you realize how lucky you are!!

one of the most authentic videos about minimalism I have watched.

Yeah, I agree, staying home is really the best thing to do. My friends don't, they can't seem to understand the huge amount of energy that introverts like us spend just to stay around them ( as much as we may love them).

I'm living completely alone now at the age 27. I got to say, been a minimalist and praising the small things you can do is the best medicine for the mind.

I always feel self-conscious about drinking instant coffee whenever I watch minimalist youtuber's videos. But I was so happy to find that, here in Japan, they sell the same brand of instant coffee that my mom and grandmother would drink. It gives me good feelings of home and tastes just as good (sometimes better) than fancy brewed coffees.

Man, I kept watching and more and more I could see myself in parts of your routine. Being an introvert is trully the best :)

Thnx for the awesome video. I didn't realize I was living like a minimalist til recently. A breakup earlier in 2020 has left me with a minimum of physical things in my house. Moved to a new apartment last may and tbh it was the easiest and quickest move ever. Keeping things simple inside as well as outside of the house agrees with me very much. Regular routine incl gym and a trip to the supermarket are the most exciting events of the day, love spending my time at home listening to music or watching my series. Thnx for showing me I'm not the only 1 living this kind of way, keep up the good work with the videos.

I've never in my life seen anyone make toast in a microwave!! I learn something new everyday!! Xx

Thanks for this. I am beginning my minimalist lifestyle and this helps a lot.. You kept mentioning about your how rural your neighborhood is. Do you mind showing us around your neighborhood? :)

I really like the simplicity life of yours.

Instant coffee is more minimalist to me than having to maintain a coffee maker. PS more shirtless videos please

I don't know why you think your hair is so bad, I think it is very nice. And everyone has "bed head" hair when they first wake up. In your defense, you don't have two shavers, you have 1 shaver and an electric clipper; similar but functionally different.

Yes man gratitude is key. I’ve been beating myself up on what I don’t have and I need to focus on what I do have. Even though there are people my age have accomplished a lot more like I don’t have a car and stuff like that I pay for my own place I live on my own I have a roof over my head and I have food I’m so thankful.

You make good points. I too am too lazy to make anything but instant coffee... Staying at home is definitely the best.

LOVED IT! Everything from pointing out modern work culture and its tendency to minimize non conforming people to the fact that you make quick food to eat that’s still enjoyable and good. You are very literally embodying a minimal life, uniquely tailored to you! so happy I subscribed to you!

Wow. I almost cried couple of times while watching this. First time because I felt your calm and peaceful energy and it filled me with joy and second time because you're hilarious. I think being grateful for the small things in life is very important. Thank you for your video, really made my day better!

i love how real your approach to minimalism is. Thank you for this.

I thoroughly enjoy your videos Sena! You remind me to be content and most importantly appreciative to what I already have. I would love you to show us your diet and how you keep amazing shape. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Hey guys, I hope you enjoy watching this video! What's your favourite thing about minimalism? Please share in the comment section :) 楽しんで動画を観ていただけたら光栄です！

I love how normal this is! I definitely function better at night. Thanks for sharing this!

You have shown gratitude , even a small thing in life which we take for granted! Your happiness relates to want less , then less headaches! That’s also part of Buddhism where happiness comes from small things but great appreciation which is Gratitude 🙏! You are on the right path on your journey! Congratulations 🎉🎈 I love your video and it happened to my very first time I stumbled on it ;)))

About that whole sleeping at different times, I wholeheartedly agree but seemingly EVERYONE who has influence over my life disagrees and now I feel bad about myself again

Nice video Sena! I like your honest opinions on how you implement minimalism. As for the instant coffee…that’s how I make mine and love it! Awesome content!

Wow. I didn't now what to expect. I certainly didn't expect to love this video! It's nice to see someone wise, reflective, humble and grateful. I've been cutting my hair too, not as good as you, for 17 months, without fail. And only sometimes do I reflect on money and time saved. I feel bad for my stylist but I may never return except maybe for a visit. Keep doing what you're doing. And that toaster microwave is pretty cool and your washer too!

I started cutting my hair by myself due to the quarantine and I learned that it's not difficult as I thought, but my skill is not good as you haha. Maybe I will stop to go to the barbershop in the future haha. From Vietnam with curiosity about minimalism.

From @11:00 onwards, what you said really hit me. Your words will forever stick with me. You made me realise that I already have everything I really need to be happy. Thank you. Keep up the good work. - Your new subscriber

Appreciating the moment. Thanks!

You inspired me to get up and make myself some nice breakfast and work out. Thanks for making this video and all the very best! Subscribed.

I travel with the tubes of instant coffee Starbucks makes and occasionally use them at home as I really enjoy the taste. Thank you for showing instant coffee! There is a place for it in life : ) Lovely video content and I especially (as a night owl) do not wake up early naturally and my productivity starts in the late afternoon. You are very thoughtful and I appreciate it.

I’m living in Yokohama & I feel like to keep goods in this way. It gives a relaxed mindset. Thanks for the video....

I just stumbled on this vlog now and I like the idea about minimalism. I like the instant coffee rationale. YOu've got a new subscriber here.

Refreshing.And the production value is amazing. Thanks.

The concept is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Sena, I'm so inspired by this video of yours. I feel like we're in the same. I enjoy staying at home and like 3-in-1 instant coffee. I wake up early too and enjoyed being lazy or binge-watching movies. I love writing about my travel adventures, solo backpacking life, being a nomad, or anything really that makes me happy or worth sharing on my blog website. Above all, I thought myself how to be grateful for having a roof over my head, the internet, food to eat, etc. And thank you for reminding me that today. Hugs from a Filipino in Thailand, Daniel

Your video style is so calming 😌

I feel relax every time i watch your video. You remind us to be grateful for everything we have that most of the time we take it for granted. Inspiring...

This is one of the best videos about minimalism i have watched on youtube, your page is amazing. Hugs from Brazil

Love how you think and what you do Sena. You look very healthy, but seeing what you eat I got really confused. How the hell can you, while eating white bread, jam, ramen and drink instant coffee everyday look like that! Then you mentioned that you are 24 years old and I remember all the shit I ate at that age and still felt fine. When you reach 35-40 the body will react very differently, trust me! Stay healthy bro!

i am now 62, and have been living this kind of minimalist life since i was 30. my definition of minimalism is a studio room with hot shower, a 5-layer stack of 36x75x4 foam mattresses with 2 pillows and 2 sheets, an aircon, a ref, a microwave oven atop the ref, a rice cooker, and a 17-inch laptop. of course, cash for eat-outs and deliveries and for laundry.

There's a counter-culture in the U.S. which has always considered the "Japanese aesthetic" as minimalist, an appreciation for the beauty of a Japanese garden, a single object of everyday life designed well and amazing in it's simplicity, the ability to be quiet at ease, the tea ceremony or the use of natural materials in the home, so many examples. All admired but little followed values but there you are, just doing it.

Subscribed! Glad i found your channel man. Seriously tho I Love that this is not like those fancy aesthetic minimalist videos. Always keep it raw and real 👊🏻

I love listening to you! You are really amazing and I'm fascinated with your minimalist philosophy! Good work!

Thank you for your honesty and introducing me to how minimalism works and not sugarcoating things. I kind of see myself being in that scenario once I become a minimalist and hopefully experience living alone.

great video as always Sena, thank you!

Short, sweet, to the point and not embellished. I like this one!

I love you and how you control your minimalist life.

I’m with you on being in alone. I work from home as well. You are right, it’s about appreciating what you have and being grateful. It’s also about learning the difference between what you want and what you need. I’ve started living as simple a life as I can. Got rid of my TV which was a great decision

Minimalism, slow living, intentional choices, gratefulness, that’s my life...I totally enjoyed your channel, I appreciate you letting me into your home/life. New Sub!❤️

I like your channel. My journey towards minimalism has been over a long time, but every year I always end up throwing out more than what I buy, so my house is getting less and less cluttered. It's great!

Joel here from Manila, PH. I agree what you have shared.. focus on the things we can control such us our behavior and actions! First time to be here in your channel and I'm excited catching up to your other videos :)

Love your ideas about what really matters in life.

Your videos are so calming. I've been in Canada for 15 years,. I gradiated university and had a job in the corporate world. You ignated my burning desire to leave and go back home in Europe to live a more laidback lifestyle. This stresfull, always on the go lifestyle is not working for me. It never has. Glad to see you had the courage to just pack your bags and leave. Does your family live in the same town where you are? Are they close by? Having family and friends close by is very important too.

Loved it! Your video is a fantastic treat to start my day. Greetings from Germany.

Hey, I just wanna say I love what you doing man!! Keep it up 🔥🔥✊🏼

I also like making instant coffee, it’s quick and easy to make. Like the way you show the real aspect of you in your channel. Keep going and make more and more video for us.

I like your contents. Simple and realistic! ✨

Thank you so much for saying that people who naturally wake up later are not lazy people. I wake up at 6a.m. for work and it's always an effort. From the day I was born, I'm a natural night owl. Thank heavens for coffee. I'm an activity director at the 2nd largest 55 and up community in the U.S. in Pennsylvania. I work with seniors who have demetia and Alzheimers disease. Our department is the "fun department", so I have to be awake and always have an upbeat personality, no matter what. So I am so thankful for coffee!!! I love your attitude about being grateful. I agree. I always say that if you can be grateful for the littlest things in life you will be a happier person. Your channel is great! I just subscribed. :)

This is the way of life, thanks for sharing

Great video. I've learned a lot about being minimalist.

As a fellow minimalist, I love the content. Keep it up!

I love your videos! I strive to be a minimalist and live an intentional life!

Thank you for sharing this ❤️👊🏻

Love this video, well said

I can definitely relate to “I saw many people so I will stay inside “ 😅

Sena, you obviously possess a great talent for cutting your own hair, I wish I would be able to cut mine just like yours!

I looooved this. You're an authentic person who doesn't sugarcoat your message of minimalism with pretense. Although I'm an aspiring minimalist (so dang far to go), I know my coffee routine takes 7 or 8 steps more than yours😂. BUT there's instant coffee waiting to be used in my cupboard...perhaps tomorrow morning! Thank you and aloha from Hawaii.

my dream is to be able to eat ramen and doritos and still have the body of a greek god... does minimalism do this?

I like to practice my English with you because you speak clearlier than other RU-vidrs , thank you

Always love to see your videos great content

You're absolutely right nothing can fix our problems but ourselves!

Very simple. Liked it!

Thank you. The video is really curable.

Great Haircut 👍 ... Impressing I just joined and will try to cope with what Ive missed 😊

This video has a nice soothing vibe.

Thanks Sena. I love your vídeo.

I really love the way your flat is decorated, almost nothing except a table and a one seater "sofa" . How much do I wish to achieve your advanced level of minimalist !!! I have been trying to declutter stuff of my own on and off, books in particular (and DVDs occasionally).

Great video. Thank you!

Hello Sena, 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧I totally agree with you about NOT waking up early, I function better late afternoon & evening. I usually stay up all night & catch a few hours sleep from 8am to 3 pm then I’m ready to go!

Great video 👍 love the bit about 9-5, very good point

well, I subscribed when I saw you drink coffee similar with mine, Nescafe🥰. Anyway, I like your video because, I finally appreciate the idea of minimalism. Been living here in HK for almost 5 years now, then last week I needed to change address, I feel so stunned when I realized I accumulated lots of stuffs, some of them are things I seldom use. I definitely transitioning myself into minimalism this year onward.

I use instant coffee if I want iced coffee, otherwise I use coffee pods or the instant style pour-overs. Love your videos, I've began adopting some of your approaches to simplicity. :)

Authentic! I watched 2 videos of you, the two were of you on a common day and both give me these peacefull vibes like the videos of "Sorekara Melancholy". Keep this way. Also, I really like this philosophy of you. Like if nothing really matters but with a smile. Like happy nihilism. I wanted to watch more videos in your channel but a lot are in japanese and the others dont follow this formula that goes so good with you. Paying more atention I see that the videos that I liked were the ones "My normal day in Japan", so go on with that. Thats just one of your normal days. And is a normal day also a travel, working, whatever. Greeting from Argentina! Wish you luck on your project.

I too appreciate doing simple things and all around me there is so much pressure to validate your life with exciting trips and an enviable social life. I loved how you said "I saw too many people this week, I'm going to stay home alone" SAME - I'm tired of being judged for my simple lifestyle and your videos are a good reminder that it's perfectly valid to live an intentional "boring" life without fancy things or fancy plans with fancy people. :-)

Kia ora, besides the minimalism and the nice video: I used to live in NewZealand as well and I am so happy to listen to your propper Kiwi accent. Its just lovely.

i really love your attitude ❤️

I love rural area in Japan. Not only beautiful but feel slow life and relax

Dude!!! I love your hair cut👍👍. You're spot on 👌👌.

You are great, truly. 💌

Hi Sena, I am so glad I clicked into your videos. They are truly amazing showcase of your perspectives which I believed are also held by a minority group of people out there, but for various reasons have not been able to come to fruition completely in their lives yet. However, I would like to mention that you are more than amazing because I just realised you are only 24 years of age. I am really baffled at how you attained so much maturity and wisdom at this age, and that really made you to be so enigmatically attractive a person. I like your convictions such as living a solitary or sedentary life without any guilt and unabashedly even if it is classified by society as either lazy or unsuccessful, and that the traditional yardstick of success does not truly define a person as it is also a convergence of other factors; which are so inspiring and reassuring... not to mention that deep voice of yours. To be honest, I had only stereotyped minimalist to become someone who have lived through a big part of their lives and decided to change course to focus on what brings them joy. Though you do not fit into that, you certainly do not come across as someone with platitudes. Rather, I find you to be really authentic and unique, and wished you were a part of my early life so that I could have shortened the long runway to reach the calm state of mind.

Thanks for the video. It helped me.

Really enjoyed your outlook on Life. I wish you much happiness, but you already have that. Enjoy your coffee.

Your DBZ reference just made my day! I really needed a chuckle, thank you!

Thanks for sharing, bro! You've got a new subscriber. Cheers!