Hana - daily life in japan

Today, July 7th, is Tanabata (七夕) — the Star Festival in Japan 🎋✨

According to legend, two stars who are lovers — Orihime the weaver princess and Hikoboshi the cowherd — fell so deeply in love that they forgot their work. As a punishment, they were separated by the Milky Way, and now they can only meet once a year, on this very night.

In Japan, we write our wishes on small strips of colorful paper called "tanzaku" and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping they'll reach the stars 🌟 Around this time of year, you can see bamboo decorated with colorful wishes at shopping streets, stations, and schools all over Japan. Some people also enjoy seasonal sweets and look up at the night sky, hoping the two stars can meet.
It's said that if it rains on Tanabata, the two lovers cannot cross the Milky Way — so people quietly pray for clear skies, too ☀️

My wish this year: to keep growing little by little, in work and in life — and to share many more peaceful days with you all here 💕
Now it's your turn! If you could write a wish on a tanzaku tonight, what would it be? I'd love to read your wishes in the comments 🎋

I hope the sky is clear tonight, wherever you are ✨💫

1 week ago | [YT] | 18

Hana - daily life in japan

Good evening, everyone! 🌙

I have some exciting news to share with you! ✨

My channel has reached 1,000 subscribers! 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who watches my videos and supports me. 😊

I'm truly happy that more and more people are finding my channel, and I've loved connecting with viewers from so many different countries through the comments. 🌸

I'll continue sharing my daily life as a new office worker living in Japan, just as I always have.

I'd also love to hear your *video requests*! ✨

Is there anything about Japan you'd like to see?
Any topics you'd like me to make a video about?

Please let me know in the comments! 😊

Thank you again for all your support, and I hope you'll continue to enjoy my videos! 🌿

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 34

Hana - daily life in japan

Good morning, everyone ☀️

I have some exciting news...

My channel has officially reached 500 subscribers! 🥳✨

Thank you so much for always watching my videos 😊

There were times when I couldn't upload because I was busy with my master's thesis and job hunting, but thanks to the people who patiently waited for me, I was able to start posting again!

Since becoming a working adult, my life has changed a lot, and there are still many things I'm getting used to. Your kind comments and support have helped me more than you know 🌸

I’ll continue sharing videos at my own pace and in my own style 🏡✨

I still have a lot to learn, but I'll do my best to create videos that you can enjoy!

I would be very happy if you continue to follow along and support me 😊🌿

Thank you again for being here 💕

1 month ago | [YT] | 27

Hana - daily life in japan

Hey everyone, long time no see!

Sorry I haven’t been able to upload any videos since New Year’s. I’m actually graduating from graduate school this year, and I’ve been completely swamped with my master’s thesis, which is due this month… Honestly, it’s been so overwhelming that I’ve felt like I might break down 😢

But the end is finally in sight, and I’m starting to feel a bit more at ease. I think I’ll be able to get back to editing videos soon! I still have a research presentation next month, but it shouldn’t be as intense as this month, so I’ll do my best to create content you can enjoy again 🎥✨

Thank you so much for your continued support. It really means a lot 🙇‍♀️

5 months ago | [YT] | 12

Hana - daily life in japan

Happy New Year! 🎍

And thank you so much for 100 subscribers… it truly means a lot to me.
Having people who watch my videos really motivates me.

In 2026, I want to share my everyday life and travels in a way that feels even more “me.”
I’d be so happy if you continue to support and watch along this year too. Thank you, as always! ✨

6 months ago | [YT] | 11