Japanese Minimalist🇯🇵 : 5 things I learned on my bamboo bike trip to Canada, America and Colombia.

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
    Since I started this CZcams channel,
    Many people asked me many times,
    “I want to see a video of your bamboo bike trip!”
    So today I would like to FINALLY share with you my " 2019 North and South American Bamboo Bike Trip".
    The concept of this trip was "Sharing Japanese culture to locals while riding my bamboo bike."
    In this video, I would like to share five things that I learned during the trip.
    WHO AM I:
    Welcome to samurai matcha journey! I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher in Japan. I make videos about my usual life in really country side of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips.
    URL:
    Gerworks▶︎▶︎▶︎works.sakura.ne.jp/
    WHAT I LIKE:
    Minimal lifestyle
    Matcha
    Kimono
    Anime(Ghibli)
    Japanese food
    CONNECT WITH ME:
    BLOG samuraijourney.com/​
    INSTAGRAM / samuraimatcha.journey
    FACEBOOK / mizuno.akihito

Komentáře • 135

  • @geoallred1698
    @geoallred1698 Před 2 lety +58

    This video made me tear up, especially learning about Jay. There's still goodness in this world. Another great video! Peace.

    • @8paolo96
      @8paolo96 Před 2 lety +3

      traveling by bike really opens your mind about that, i did only a short trip of a week and chenged completely my mind about people

  • @gerworks
    @gerworks Před 2 lety +48

    Hey Aki, thank you for sharing the bamboo bike that we made. A bicycle for me is only a tool and I as a "toolmaker", my target is always to make a tool that fits perfectly to the body and reflects the personality of the user. The bamboo bike is strong, but you are stronger. And thank you for appearing in the TV mini-documentary about my job. Waiting for your visit here in Osaka again. Take care!

    • @SamuraiMatcha
      @SamuraiMatcha  Před 2 lety +3

      Definitely I will!! I always appreciate your fantastic job. Thank to your bike I'm still alive. haha Thank you so much;-D

    • @gerworks
      @gerworks Před 2 lety

      @@SamuraiMatcha Sometimes when I go to Namba I see a kimono store and remember you!

    • @kristenbrown4273
      @kristenbrown4273 Před 2 lety +1

      Hi, @gerworks do you ship to Florida?

    • @gerworks
      @gerworks Před 2 lety +1

      @@kristenbrown4273 Hi Kristen, sorry about the late reply. Thank you for your message. We can ship to Florida, check this link: www.cyclingexpress.com/brandpage/jp_gerworks_876.html I can make a simpler frame and the price is cheaper. What kind of bicycle do you want? A tourer, racer, single-speed? We can develop a bicycle for your needs and for the amount of money that you want to spend.

  • @countdown8486
    @countdown8486 Před 2 lety +12

    These videos makes our days better

  • @ladysardonicus5282
    @ladysardonicus5282 Před 2 lety +23

    It makes me sad to know that people from other countries view Americans as being all gun-happy violent criminals, but trust me, there are plenty of us who would give the shirt off our back to help someone in need, no matter where they come from. Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm so glad you met Jay and I hope he represents, in your mind at least, how we really are :)

  • @fatherchristmas2998
    @fatherchristmas2998 Před rokem +1

    very good video we all admire people with a love of life we watch a person swimming in a river and watch them enjoy themselves but if we see some one swimming in the ocean swimming against the strong currant we admire them

  • @lishienlim
    @lishienlim Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoy this video way more than "a little". Great insight.

  • @CoffeesChypresBooks
    @CoffeesChypresBooks Před 2 lety +1

    Wow - what a trip! So glad you met Jay.

  • @sophia77777
    @sophia77777 Před 2 lety +10

    Awesome video! I'd love to see you in Germany :)

  • @lauralu4175
    @lauralu4175 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing Matcha in USA 🙏🏽💖🍵

  • @adiroots
    @adiroots Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing all these lessons Aki! I really enjoyed it. Glad you met Jay. Sometimes we are reminded of that the world has kind thoughtful souls.

  • @pansejra
    @pansejra Před 2 lety +1

    If you ever planned to go to Europe, please do come to the Czech Republic. I'd be happy to let you stay at our place for as many nights as needed. I also know many people who'd be interested in the tea ceremony.

  • @andygao5176
    @andygao5176 Před 2 lety +3

    Fallen in love with your channel and minimalism as a whole too. I am in a very poor mental state, but your content brings me clarity and hope/confidence in the world, future, and myself. Keep up the great work, friend!

  • @patsavala3601
    @patsavala3601 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing. This video was amazing.

  • @Liam.jamesFoley
    @Liam.jamesFoley Před rokem +1

    The wild Atlantic way, in Ireland is an amazing bike trip

  • @alejorojas9563
    @alejorojas9563 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed this video. Greetings from Mexico!

  • @thetinypotplant
    @thetinypotplant Před 2 lety +1

    That is seriously so cool!

  • @Mavoki.
    @Mavoki. Před 2 lety +1

    you are the best youtuber ever!!!!

  • @TilikaVispute
    @TilikaVispute Před rokem +1

    The story about Jay made me tear up 🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @fabiolahuerta5368
    @fabiolahuerta5368 Před rokem

    Hi! The people in your way only reflects what you are inside. What a beatiful journey and video. Happy to knows more about you.

  • @katekwlam
    @katekwlam Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the other great video! Hope to see you some day in Hong Kong!

  • @showercurtaintowel
    @showercurtaintowel Před 2 lety +2

    It takes a brilliant man to adapt to problems this way.

  • @kaisersoze1673
    @kaisersoze1673 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been practicing minimalism for years now, but somehow I got tempted from advertising. Seeing your videos being recommended by YT is such a blessing so I can truly embody minimalism and get inspiration to continue. Please come to the Philippines so we can make matcha together!

  • @primawaluya9423
    @primawaluya9423 Před 2 lety +1

    Very enjoying this video 🙏 thanks

  • @kata293
    @kata293 Před 2 lety +3

    I feel like giving water to someone is mostly a dessert thing. I went on a road trip through South Australia with a native and we stopped several times to give water or even all the food we had with us to people who were stranded due to car troubles. I think in areas with extreme weather there is a stronger sense of community, at least in regards of surviving the extreme conditions. Maybe we are more reserved towards strangers here because the most dangerous thing isn't weather conditions or wildlife, it's people...

  • @karlInSanDiego
    @karlInSanDiego Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I just built my own bamboo bike and it was great to hear your first hand knowledge of using your bike in extreme conditions. You were wise to drop all that weight.

  • @johnnylaowai
    @johnnylaowai Před 2 lety +1

    thank you for your videos!

  • @fransoto7538
    @fransoto7538 Před 2 lety +5

    Your channel is really inspiring. I just went through all your videos in a couple of days. Even if you just do this on the side of your job as a teacher, keep doing it! 🙏

  • @putidchon725
    @putidchon725 Před 2 lety +2

    You break through the box of minimalists. This is the whole new level. You inspire me!

  • @sarabaldeschwieler7763
    @sarabaldeschwieler7763 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you 🙏 Aki San. Keep living and sharing your truth!

  • @chloenightingale
    @chloenightingale Před 2 lety +2

    Can we talk about how you are just casually doing a handstand in one of the scenes here?! 😯 Amazing!

  • @jorgegalvezaedo1177
    @jorgegalvezaedo1177 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing....!!!

  • @AgatheWiesner
    @AgatheWiesner Před 2 lety +5

    Glad your are back with new videos !!! That is such a beautiful way to talk about minimalism and your way of sharing culture is really interesting. I hope you come visit Europe and more precise France ! Hope you are doing fine have a good day !!

  • @Larutadelinmigrante
    @Larutadelinmigrante Před rokem

    Woooow te esperamos en Argentina ❤ un abrazo gigante y gracias por tanto amor y gratitud. Me encanta escuchar tus enseñanzas. También deseo conocer Japón 🥰❤️🌱🌎

  • @sjordan7085
    @sjordan7085 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Aki, you are not just my favourite CZcamsr, but I have difficulty deciding which of your videos, I enjoy the most, you are so inspiring. "Heavy luggage eaquals death, " that's powerful. I am working on organizing my house, parting with possessions can be painful, so as I work, I take breaks by looking at your videos, they are the perfect treat to inspire me, non-fattening too! LOL Please would you make a video about Japanese gardens and koi fish? I love your videos where you show the Japanese countryside. You inspire me to live a more balanced life, thank you so much, Aki, I am so glad I found your videos.

    • @sjordan7085
      @sjordan7085 Před 2 lety

      Sorry for my typo, meant to say "..equals death, NOT eaquals!

  • @Mimma1
    @Mimma1 Před 2 lety +1

    何時かフィンランドも来てください。🍵😊

  • @SanicTheHidgehag
    @SanicTheHidgehag Před 2 lety +1

    Mad props to Jay o7

  • @Ryuuji433
    @Ryuuji433 Před 2 lety +2

    Yes, please come with your bamboo bike to germany :D

  • @SouadMinimaliste
    @SouadMinimaliste Před 2 lety +1

    *with you, I learn English, Minimalism, juice of living..and more more things ! So THANK YOU 🤗👍*
    *Big hugs from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷*

  • @zoeslivkoff
    @zoeslivkoff Před 2 lety +2

    I have been so sad lately but this made my mood better knowing that one day I want to travel and connect with people throughout the world! Lots of love to your channel!🍵🌟

  • @simplylivinginphilippines7476

    Great video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @catfish9539
    @catfish9539 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos always give me the biggest happy feeling. Your smile is infectious.

  • @gozzzzzzzzzzzz
    @gozzzzzzzzzzzz Před 2 lety +1

    ceep it up man nice vids

  • @mattstruble9253
    @mattstruble9253 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it! Thank you, Aki!

  • @mettiejune6029
    @mettiejune6029 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Aki, come visit us in Atlanta! We have a guest house for you to stay in!

  • @Sirstarfish
    @Sirstarfish Před 2 lety +1

    please come to the Austrian alps and have matcha with us ! !

  • @elizabethdouglas
    @elizabethdouglas Před 2 lety +2

    I absolutely love your channel. Your content is very inspiring! You are doing such great work, thanks so much for your contributions to humanity through spreading information about minimalism, and more.

  • @karimogando8902
    @karimogando8902 Před rokem +1

    Come to Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina!

  • @bookerbooker6317
    @bookerbooker6317 Před 2 lety +1

    Hope to see you in London one day

  • @contempl8ive
    @contempl8ive Před 2 lety +2

    I’m so inspired by your adventures! I have worried about going to Japan alone 😋

  • @rho68
    @rho68 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much Aki, gracias por compartir tus experiencias 😊

  • @daharja
    @daharja Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this. We'd love to see you in New Zealand 💙

  • @gunjirox7485
    @gunjirox7485 Před 2 lety +3

    Do you have any ideas for a person that is a hobbyist but also want to get more minimal without throwing away all the stuff I need for my hobbys? Larp, Roleplay, Tabletop...

  • @jefferycrenshaw3892
    @jefferycrenshaw3892 Před rokem

    Awesome!!

  • @andrewrichards188
    @andrewrichards188 Před 2 lety +1

    An absolute legend you are

  • @williamaraujo3014
    @williamaraujo3014 Před 2 lety +1

    Come to Brazil. Id love to try that matcha! hahahah

  • @dogie1070
    @dogie1070 Před 2 lety +3

    I looked up how to get a bamboo bicycle. It's not easy to do if you are stuck in US...but I enjoyed watching your video! Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @annawitter5161
    @annawitter5161 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. I am learning so much from you. Please come visit New Zealand and make some tea for me. That would be awesome!

  • @kubito95
    @kubito95 Před 2 lety +1

    Another amazing video Aki, thank you. I have similar experience from running ultra trail marathons. You have only few things in small running backpack, and you running.

  • @nypdbob
    @nypdbob Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent keep biking.

  • @colorscream
    @colorscream Před 2 lety +1

    If You'd ever come to ride Your bike through Germany, Poland or the Netherlands, i'd be happy and honoured to drink Matcha with You.

  • @moarimekashiart99
    @moarimekashiart99 Před 2 lety +1

    you should come to byron bay area, where i live. it's incredibly beautiful and gorgeous landscape with rolling hills, jungle trees, and vast mountains! you would love it for sure

  • @christineyoung7984
    @christineyoung7984 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video! Yes please come to New Zealand Wellington to make matcha!!! Since watching your channel, I have become a matcha fan and drink matcha everyday, so nice and it gives me lots of energy. Sending you best wishes and love from New Zealand 😊

  • @tselmegb7388
    @tselmegb7388 Před 2 lety +4

    Man that sounds like so much fun and interesting I hope one day you come to mongolia and make matcha with me or maybe I'll go to Japan and meet you thank you for the great videooo

  •  Před 11 měsíci

    come to Prague in the heart of Europe. :) and we will give you a tour. my son is learning Japanese, loves your culture, and tends to be a minimalist as well. ;)

  • @TheVintageVegetable
    @TheVintageVegetable Před rokem +1

    Aki-san, it's been cool discovering your videos! I just came back from Oita, Japan - one of the few foreigners allowed because of work.
    I admit that it was a bit challenging for me as I am a "weird" person and different from most. But your videos are encouraging and healing.
    Looking forward to visiting Japan again.

  • @-martilife-
    @-martilife- Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Aki, I recently discovered your channel and I'm already a big fan! I hope you can come to Europe one day, we are waiting for you in France to drink a cup of matcha together :)

  • @samanthaoneill8628
    @samanthaoneill8628 Před 2 lety +1

    I'd love to see you in Australia. Great videos. We can't wait to get back to Japan in 2023. We fell in love with Japan 6 years ago, but haven't been able to go back since covid. 💔

  • @binneas1
    @binneas1 Před 2 lety +1

    If you ever go to Dublin town....a hundred thousands welcomes await you!

  • @arleneehrlinspiel5232
    @arleneehrlinspiel5232 Před 2 lety +1

    I believe that there is more good people than you realize. Unfortunately you only hear or see the bad in the media, not the good. Hope you travel in the USA again in the future, the west is just one part of our large country. Thank you for your videos!

  • @shackled8636
    @shackled8636 Před 2 lety +1

    amazing video! if you ever come to England I would love to show you around Cambridge!

  • @PlanetaBasuraEC
    @PlanetaBasuraEC Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Aki I really enjoyed this video! Jay's story are so wonderfull 💚 please come to Spain and made some matcha! This is a beautifull country and we aren't dancing Sevillanas all the time 💃🤣 in fact Sevillanas are only typical for an specific region. We have a lot of cultural stereotypes, that's because travelling is the best way to break frontiers 💚 mmm delicious matcha!!!! 😅

  • @emmat7643
    @emmat7643 Před rokem

    Lovely video. I hope you come to the UK one day x

  • @marias8007
    @marias8007 Před 2 lety +2

    That's an impressive bike

  • @rasunohanashi18
    @rasunohanashi18 Před 2 lety +1

    ノルウェーに来てください😄

  • @elisabeth5895
    @elisabeth5895 Před 2 lety +1

    Super Video! Nice to see you in Vienna, Austria

  • @maureenlayden3639
    @maureenlayden3639 Před 2 lety +1

    I am drinking Matcha now, you have changed my life dear friend…❤️

    • @SamuraiMatcha
      @SamuraiMatcha  Před 2 lety

      That's nice;-D Let's drink matcha together someday;-D

  • @SimpleHealth83
    @SimpleHealth83 Před rokem

    😊😊

  • @milymaj
    @milymaj Před 2 lety +1

    I’m waiting in Poland then :)

  • @ninagandersson9573
    @ninagandersson9573 Před 2 lety +1

    Come to Sweden 🥰

  • @fatherchristmas2998
    @fatherchristmas2998 Před rokem +1

    japanese mention about the space between things since atoms are every where i wonder if things are really separate

  • @maria-lena5919
    @maria-lena5919 Před 2 lety +4

    Come to Sydney, Australia. 🇦🇺

  • @ichinosedesu8799
    @ichinosedesu8799 Před 2 lety +2

    hi aki
    i would like to know your thoughts as a minimalist about fasting from eat and drink
    thanks, you motivated me all day

  • @Gazumi-inOZ
    @Gazumi-inOZ Před 2 lety +1

    Will you be bike riding around Biwako and visiting Harie ? Have visited Japan 6 times (4 cancelled trips due to covid 🙄) looking forward to returning soon 🤗 Pls come to Australia, you're most welcome 🇦🇺

  • @samuelmumm
    @samuelmumm Před 2 lety +1

    Ah, I noticed you made some videos about your trip already. How about linking them in the descriptions. That's where I usually look for things like this :-)

  • @slr856
    @slr856 Před 2 lety +1

    Most Americans are good people, just like Japan! 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 ☺️

  • @CollinsmmMoviess-s
    @CollinsmmMoviess-s Před 2 lety +1

    Bring the Matcha! I can't make it foam up the way it's supposed to!

  • @Linda-fg2rz
    @Linda-fg2rz Před 2 lety +6

    I love this video. Sounds like you had a great trip and yes there are still very nice people in America and Canada. You are so very cute with your long hair 🥰

  • @carolinenord461
    @carolinenord461 Před 2 lety +1

    🤗💖

  • @SilverSkyCloud
    @SilverSkyCloud Před 2 lety +2

    Hey I just bought a match tea set and some match powder, when you make it what is your water to matcha "scoop" ratio?

  • @user-bw3li1bn5r
    @user-bw3li1bn5r Před 2 lety +2

    I need to try macha

    • @user-bw3li1bn5r
      @user-bw3li1bn5r Před 2 lety

      Did you know that macha means pee on russian?🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

  • @cristinaalonsonoriega2930

    💞💖💞💖💞🤗

  • @dick-diddling-bandit
    @dick-diddling-bandit Před rokem +1

    Your bike has a lot of stuff compared to mine. You must be working harder when pedaling.

  • @ghostriley1855
    @ghostriley1855 Před 2 lety +1

    Go to the Philippines 🎉🚴🙏

  • @sketch8sizsta
    @sketch8sizsta Před rokem

    Can you do a video on what you packed for your bamboo bike trip and what you would bring if you did it again

  • @HenkBartl
    @HenkBartl Před 2 lety +1

    I hope I might see in Germany but maybe I will be in Japan first ;)

  • @SilviaCarla86
    @SilviaCarla86 Před 2 lety +2

    I met very kind and helpful people during my alone trip in USA, many years ago, me too ☺️

  • @jaqueline1
    @jaqueline1 Před 2 lety +1

    Did you visit Brasil? Great video!

  • @jelynsanchez7422
    @jelynsanchez7422 Před měsícem

    Pls go here in thw Philippines

  • @minimalist5555life
    @minimalist5555life Před rokem

    Come to Queensland Australia

  • @pannaula1
    @pannaula1 Před 2 lety +1

    visit poland ;)