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Ine Village is definitely worth visiting if you’re looking for a peaceful side of Japan. The famous funaya (boat houses) lining the bay make it feel like you’ve stepped into a postcard. Everything moves at a slower pace, and the scenery is beautiful from every angle. One of the highlights of our trip was the sightseeing boat ride. Our kids had so much fun feeding the seagulls—they were flying right beside the boat trying to catch the snacks in midair! It was such a memorable experience and easily became their favorite part of the day. The boat also had a pre-recorded English tour guide, which made it easy to learn about the village’s history and interesting facts while enjoying the cruise. Fun trivia: Ine is home to over 200 traditional funaya, unique boat houses where the ground floor is used as a boat garage and the family lives upstairs. It’s one of the few places in Japan where this centuries-old way of life is still preserved. If you’re in the Kyoto area and want to escape the crowds, Ine Village is a wonderful day trip. It’s a perfect mix of nature, history, and family-friendly fun. Highly recommended! 🌊⛵🕊️ #japantravel #japanadventure #japantrip #japanlife #kyoto

Last kanji for Elementary Grade 1! 🎉 I can’t believe it’s already been a year! 😭 Did you learn some Nihongo from Yana’s studies too? Because I definitely did! Haha. You can check out my profile and browse through the kanji list. I posted them in a way that makes them easy to review and look back on. Honestly, it’s for me too! 😆 I use the posts to review the kanji that Yana and I have learned together. I hope it helps you as well. がんばりましょう、みなさん！ 💕 Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let's learn together! Don't forget to like, follow, share, and save this video for later. Join me for more Nihongo lessons, kanji practice, random Japan travel adventures with kids, and everyday Japan life stories from a Pinay mom's point of view. 🇵🇭❤️🇯🇵 #nihongo #kanji #japanlife #momlife #homework

I can recognize basic kanji, but writing them? That’s another story! Especially the ones with a million strokes. 😆 That’s why whenever I praise Yana’s kanji, I’m genuinely amazed. ❤️ Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let's learn together! Don't forget to like, follow, share, and save this video for later. Join me for more Nihongo lessons, kanji practice, random Japan travel adventures with kids, and everyday Japan life stories from a Pinay mom's point of view. 🇵🇭❤️🇯🇵 #nihongo #kanji #japanlife #momlife #homework

First time feeding seagulls. Definitely a core memory we'll be talking about for years. What started as a simple "road trip" invite from a friend led us to the beautiful Ine Fishing Village in Kyoto. It was our family's first time feeding seagulls, and we had an absolute blast! Although, one overly enthusiastic seagull caught my finger instead of the food. 😅 Safe to say, it made the experience even more memorable. A core memory indeed. 😅 #japanlife #japantravel #japantrip #japanadventure #kidstravel

Kanji Reading Practice. Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let’s learn together! Don’t forget to like, follow, share and add this video to your favorites. Plus enjoy more random Japan life stories from a Pinay mom’s point of view. #nihongo #kanji #japanlife #momlife #homework

Using います and あります can be confusing when they're explained as "living" versus "non-living." After all, plants are living things, but we still use あります. A more practical way to understand the difference is to consider whether something can move from one place to another on its own. Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let’s learn together! Don’t forget to like, follow, share and add this video to your favorites. Plus enjoy more random Japan life stories from a Pinay mom’s point of view. #nihongo #bilingualkids #japanlife #momlife #homework

Food crawl at Arima Onsen. We came here for fishing but ended up eating our way to the fishing area—and again on the way home. 😅 My favorite was the Tansan Senbei. I’d honestly come back just for that alone! I didn’t know there was a place like this in Kobe. It feels like a little piece of Kyoto that somehow got lost and ended up here. 😅 Kobe is such a beautiful city. It has a bit of everything: city life, the sea, the mountains, and even hot springs. Most of all, the people are kind and warm. I’m so grateful that my family and I get to call this city home. ❤️ #japanlife #kobejapan🇯🇵 #japantravels #japantrip #japanadventure

Kanji reading practice. Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let’s learn together! Don’t forget to like, follow, share and add this video to your favorites. Plus enjoy more random Japan life stories from a Pinay mom’s point of view. #nihongo #kanji #japanlife #momlife #homework

Yana learned the months in Nihongo before learning them in English. The only month she knew in English was her birth month. 😂 She doesn’t like the months in English either. It’s hard daw. 😅 Want to learn Nihongo words just like a grade schooler in Japan? Let’s learn together! Don’t forget to like, follow, share and add this video to your favorites. Plus enjoy more random Japan life stories from a Pinay mom’s point of view. #nihongo #multilingual #japanlife #momlife #homework

Our first time trying fishing, and it was such a fun experience for both the kids and us adults! 🎣 It's perfect for first-timers because you're guaranteed to catch a fish, so everyone gets to enjoy the excitement. It was also our first time eating trout. We were surprised to learn that you can eat the whole fish—from head to tail, even the bones! 😂 For a small fee, they cooked the fish we caught, and it was absolutely delicious. Fresh, fun, and tasty all in one experience! We definitely enjoyed it and will be coming back. ❤️ #japanlife #japantravel #japanadventure #fishing #japanwithkids

Learning shapes in Nihongo with Ate Yana. Want to learn Nihongo words just like a first grader in Japan? Let’s learn together! Don’t forget to like, follow & share. Plus enjoy more random Japan life stories from a Pinay mom’s point of view. #nihongo #hiragana #japanlife #momlife #homework

Sana hindi ako nag iisa. 😂 #japanlife #pinoyinjapan #momlife

Naiyak na sya kasi paulit ulit. Mali kasi yung turo ko sa kanya nung una. Dapat pala asa tamang pwesto ng box ung sulat. Akala ko basta maisulat lang. Ganon kasi ko magsulat. Haha sorry nak. Kaya mo yan. Gambare! 😘 Mas magaling na sya ngayon magsulat sakin infairness. #nihongo #hiragana #lifeinjapan #japanlife #studentsinjapan #homework #momlife