Teaching English in Countryside Japan: A Day in the Life of an English Teacher 

Buying bread from a man in Brussels He was 6 foot 4 and full of muscles I said do you speak my language? He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich.. 😊

As a fellow 50yo Aussie who has been dreaming of moving to Japan, you are truly inspirational. I share your videos with my elderly mum so that she can see how my dream life could be! Thank you SO so much for sharing your journey. ❤

It's amazing how watching an individual's daily life can make me realise that there is nothing ordinary and the fact is that we all live extraordinary lives. Thank you again for sharing your day with us. 🙏🐈🌻

Enjoying your videos😊Actually envious. When I moved to Japan in 1993, there was no internet and no cell phones. Lots of letters and expensive long distance calls😅 Keep up the great content! Aloha from Yokohama🤙🏽

I just turned 31 and I always thought I'm too old to move to Japan (or anywhere else) and live there. I thought I should be in my 20s to be able to do so. But watching your videos givesme the hope and reminds me that age is just number! ❤

Quickly becoming my favorite JVlog style content.

I love that Milly is helping you with brushing the lint off your clothes.

Your videos are really impressive for such a young channel great video and audio quality, nicely paced editing topped off with great content. Thank you

Millie really enjoyed her new toy, awesome . 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾😺

What an interesting insight into your life. Thank you. My 27 year old son is on the JET programme in Yabu and loving his first year in Japan. He’s not a qualified teacher ( working as a assistant language teacher) but I’m hoping he will be motivated to get his qualification as a teacher later. Thank you for helping me see a little more of what life is like in Japan. We are coming to visit him in July. Have a wonderful weekend. God Bless!

I’m a Japanese in Scotland. Seeing doctors and proscribed meds are free but I can’t see specialists including Ophthalmologists straight away. I’m currently on waiting list for my eye surgery. You need to pay but you can see doctors whenever you want in Japan. Hope you will get better soon. Take care.

This is a great window into the day-to-day as an english teacher in Japan. Thanks for taking the time and effort to show us this. Really cool to see!

Loving your videos. My Hubby and I would love to retire (eventually, I’m only 52) in Japan, maybe 3 mths in Japan, 9 mths in Perth. Please keep up with your videos! I love seeing stories from an fellow Aussie

Oh Millie is so cute! I love when she is on the videos!😍

Chani, I discovered your channel a month or two ago and I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying spending time with you. Your style is warm and natural, your videos are informative and entertaining. That being said, I’m very much looking forward to the next one. Thank you for taking the time to share your life in Japan. You’re living my dream🙂👍!

This was great, keep up the excellent work. I love this, it's so ordinary, and there's not a single drop of hype or sensationalism.

いつもビデオみてますよ。オーストラリアから一人で日本に来られて、よく頑張ってますね。体調に気をつけて、これからも頑張ってください。

I lived in east Hokkaido working as a teacher in my 20's (now in my 30's) in a very rural area (less than 10,000 people, closest McDonalds was an hour away) and the slower pace is very true. Whenever I went to a bigger city (even Sapporo!) I was reminded that time in the countryside felt different. I miss the way the air felt and smelled in the late spring and going to Daiso to kill time. Thanks for so vividly bringing me back - I don't think I've watched a video that reminded me so much of what Japan felt like for me. Sorry for the ramble!

Loved this video! I used to live in Japan and taught ESL to adults. One of the best experiences of my life. Loved seeing a little bit of your teaching routine ✌🏻

It's beautiful to see the bond you have with your cat. Thank you for sharing these moments

Another great video. It's so interesting to learn about how you go about everyday tasks in Japan, such as a trip to the doctor. I also enjoyed getting a peak inside your work environment. Your teaching experience has certainly come in handy. Millie is adorable as always 😼❤

Thank you Chani,for all your shared info on Japan is invaluable to all newbies going there to visit or buying a house.

Your videos are so, so inspirational! It’s so wonderful to see that it’s never too late to go after one’s dream and significantly change your life or even move countries! Ironically, I am about to move to Australia for good, and am feeling very nervous about starting afresh even though I’m only 28. And previously, I dreamt about living in Japan, but that wasn’t meant to happen, but watching your videos offers a lovely insight into how things might have been. Your videos are a true boost of confidence and reassurance, and thank you so much for your effort!

Thank you for your video. Milly is so gorgeous 😍🥰. No matter how good or bad your day has been, she's definitely worth coming home to 🐾😻😺

Millie is fun, gentle and delightful! What a wonderful companion! I love you seem to have a sustainable work life balance. Thanks for showing us real life!

inspiring. i plan on being an english teacher in japan as well. your video game me some ideas as to what to expect in that country. thanks

Another informative video, thank you for making these. It is fun to see how people live in Japan.

I'm so happy to have found your channel. I'm moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Japan on the JET programme, but i have been a teacher i my country. One of my bigger fears is what will i do AFTER JET because I do not want to return home to start all over (things aren't doing so well there). Seeing your channel gives me hope that i may be able to create a life there after JET. Thank you

I’m from Australia too and looking to do all of this. I’m so happy to see another Aussie there ❤

I adore your storytelling! Hope you and Millie have a wonderful weekend.

Your videos have a calm and peaceful vibe. Best of all, very informative on what it's like living in rural Japan.

Thankyou Chani, I really enjoy glimpes into your daily life living in Japan. Your day still looks exhausting at work.

Millie is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your day with us

Great to stumble upon your video! I used to teach in Tassie and now working as a public servant in Canberra. So much more happier.

I'd never expected that many Australians want to move to Japan. As opposed to southeast Asian, Japan is never a popular retirement place because of language and culture barrier for westerners and higher living expense. especially when you are 50s it's difficult to learn a foreign language, leave the place, food, friends and routines you are so used to for decades and start a totally different life from scratch. Whatever is challenging is always rewarding, isn't it? We want to explore the world as much as possible to live life to the fullest.

I'm really enjoying your videos...thanks so much!

I love the way you format your videos and narrate. Love your videos, thank you for continuing to share! I hope that you are taking care! 💖

I stumbled upon your RU-vid channel this morning and I'm already absolutely loving it!

I absolutely love your videos and vlogging. Your routine and details about how to get things done. Love it!!! Your voice is also soo soothing. Please post more!! My popcorn is ready!! ❤😊

Hi Chani. Thanks for sharing another slice of your daily life with us. The videos are a delight to watch. You are so upbeat and happy. Very refreshing to see. Can’t wait for the next one!

I love everything about your videos. I think you show us how we can make dreams come true I used to live overseas and I never tired of the magic in simple everyday things. Thank you for sharing your life - and the gorgeous Millie 😍

I absolutely love see Japan/starting a new life through your unique view point. More content please. I love your house videos and your car videos, but also your breakdown of cost. Amazing.

Congratulations on your increasing followers. I have watched a few episodes. I am a fellow Australian who has been here in Kansai for 27 years now. No plans to leave as I still feel very grateful that I have made a life I love here too.

This is so fun to watch! Short and informative!

So nice to get a glimpse of Millie. She is lovely. Hope your eye healed. Thanks for sharing your life.

I really enjoy your channel! The fact that you are a bit older, like me, makes it a lot more relatable. There are lots of channels about 20-somethings moving to Japan and even though they are interesting, I find your channel better. :-) Thanks!

You have built a great life for yourself! Good work.

Thank you for your work!

Just came across your channel recently but I am so glad I did! Your content is refreshingly candid and it provides a great perspective 😊

Nice video showcasing a typical day for you. It's good to hear you have more free time in the evenings, and that life is a little more slow paced. Also really nice to live near local farmers!

I'm really enjoying your videos so far. I need to go back through your collection and watch them all!

This is some of the most wholesome content I’ve watched on RU-vid in a long time. I couldn’t stop watching your videos :)

Wonderful vlog, thank you for putting this together. I love Millie :D

Nice to follow you to work today . Hope your eye heals up quickly.😊

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

Your videos are so relaxing to watch. Thank you!

love your videos. As a 'young' RU-vidr myself I enjoy watching your channel grow in popularity. I spent 14yrs in China teaching English and I know exactly what you mean how the work can be both mentally and physically draining at times. I visited Japan once and so wish to return there someday. Kyoto is my favorite city so far. Keep 'em coming. 👍

Your channel is such a delight

I love videos like this! Learning about other peoples daily lives. You make very good content. Thank you for sharing😊 and also, the cat is so incredibly sweet!

Thank you for sharing your day I really enjoy your videos.

Really enjoying your videos you are such a inspiration thanks for sharing your journey

I am so glad I found your channel, your life in Japan is very interesting.

Your channel is very interesting and informative. Love to watch your videos!

I love watching your videos. Sharing your life can be so scary but I know I appreciate the opportunity to experience Japan. I just want you to know I'm thankful that you have allowed us into your life!

Amazing, amazing. So inspiring. Love that you’re thriving. Millie really is a delight! 😊🙏🏽

Chani, thank you for another awsome video 😃

Thank you again for such clear representation of your chosen life in Japan. One learns a lot!! And Millie is so very sweet🙂

Absolutely delightful video!

Your videos are exactly my pace. Thank you

3:42 it's so comfy watching your daily routine but also your good habits are an inspiration 😊 it simply wows me that you call family and friends every morning. You know since the pandemic many of my close friends are overseas too - the glimpse into your life feels is just the encouragement I need to try doing the same!☕

I just came across your channel and found it very interesting. The rural life in Japan seems to suit you well and glad it's working. I look forward to watching more.

Just found your channel the other day and i love it! I'm American but dream of visiting Japan some day, so it's a special treat to see your life. I'm also a cat lover, so seeing Millie in your content definitely makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your videos with us 🥰

Thank you gif sharing. I believe your students enjoy your teaching as much as you do.

Love your videos! Very insightful and happy you have a good life right now! Enjoy!😌☺️😊❤🇯🇵

Thanks for sharing a day in your life, its so cool!

Another lovely video!! I watched with my husband this time and he loves your filming style as much as I do 🥰 Chani, you don't seem like a vlogger (and I mean this as a compliment). You do such a great job of documenting your life - the vibe is so effortless, yet super interesting to watch ❤

Thank you for the video!

Another really enjoyable watch, Chani. And I agree with an earlier post, Milly truly steals the show! Love your channel.

Molly is so very cute🐈🐈 That was very interesting about the teaching . Thank you I know a few young people, just out of Uni who have gone over to teach but they never talk about the classroom. Hope your illness settles quickly. Cheers🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

I just recently found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I am waiting for a similar family and financial situation to be in place before I get a job and start a life outside the US. I appreciate that you kept going as it gives me motivation to keep going in the direction of my goals. Thank you again!❤❤❤

I appreciate seeing glimpses of your life…and all the time you take with your videos. I know the process is very time consuming!

Really enjoyed your video as always. It was so informative and interesting I was sad when it ended. Sending best wishes to you and Millie

Love watching your videos. Just recently found your posts and look forward to them now. Xoxo

Wonderful videos!

You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey. I’m turning 40 this year and I always thought that I am too old to start anew in another country. But seeing who you made your dream come true gives me hope that it’s never too late. I just found your channel by recommendation by a friend and I’m looking forward to explore your other videos. Take care, Cindy

Hi!!! I love your videos... Actually they are inspiring me, I am a Spanish teacher learning English in the UK. Thank you so much for your amazing work sharing your experiences in Japan.

Love your content!

Wow what an amazing channel! Reallyi inspiring and relaxing. Love your cat, work and house !!! ❤ Greetings

Thanks for sharing a day in your life. Happy that you're getting fulfillment out of your job. :) I'm super interested in your Japanese language course you're putting together. I've been studying Japanese daily for over a year now on my own and always excited to hear the grammar explained from a different perspective. My collection of wonderful readers is growing and reading Japanese is so much fun (although work at times... darn 漢字 lol). Cheers!

Just subscribed, but best shot of this video: when your cat was playing with your lint roller from above... Great editing skills!!

Thank you for sharing! Your kitty is so sweet ❤

It's lovely hearing you speak in japanese!

Great video, thank you. 😊

not sure how you came onto my timeline,but now I'm subscibed and enjoy every one of them ,they're simple,informative and nice to see you're not trying to be all botoxed up and insta famous ,what a breath of fresh air ..keep it up 👍

Another interesting video Chani thank you 🐈😁

Thanks!

Thank you for sharing Chani. Japan and its people are seriously world class in all the best ways. Best wishes from california.

I am really happy to find your channel. You really are inspirational. And I saw in your last video you were talking about negative comments. I believe they were jelous of what you are doing and they are uncapable of it: overcoming the fears and living beyond the comfort zone😊

I wish I was more a routine person! It looks lovely 🤣 another great video for my 42 year old Japanese learner self!

Well done! Very enjoyable RU-vid channel! 🙏thank you