7 Rules for Happiness Japanese Style

[BelloBudo007]

My thanks to two lovely ladies. Even though I have been to Japan many times I still found this to be both interesting and informative. I suppose my lovely Japanese friends tolerated my ignorance about tatami & not stepping on the edges. So now I will surprise them when I visit them next time thanks to your important tips. Thank you once again.

[amazingwomenrock]

@BelloBudo007 YW :) Whenever I want to feel inspired and peaceful, I watch this video again and recall the magical time I had with my Fukiko in her beautiful, serene home.

[hoholilimama]

She is so sweet and I appreciate her effort in speaking english. Arigatou!

[KawaiiKT]

Nice video... but the background Chinese music doesn't really fit the Japanese context....

[amazingwomenrock]

@KawaiiKT Well, I chose the music because it said "Japanese" LOL. Too bad I'm not sufficiently familiar with music to know the difference... Oh well. I tried my best :)

[yasmas1]

why werent i born in japan.

(*￣m￣)

[bloodrebel1]

SHE IS SOO PRECIOUS!

[moriahlovesrockout]

I wish America was like Japan..... that would be so beautiful and everyone would probably have more respect. :)

[GrayWolfOlka]

Absolutely delightful lady. Thank you both for sharing.

[amazingwomenrock]

@GrayWolfOlka YW :)

[sheynoo]

I shall use these in daily life lol

[amazingwomenrock]

@sheynoo :)

[lizisback12]

The Japenese culture is so different. I like it though through its ways because they have respectful, peaceful rituals, and admire things too.

[amazingwomenrock]

@lizisback12 so true :)

[alexsteelxx]

Essence of Religion Never Change 

[alexsteelxx]

indian constitution does not distinguish between hinduism and buddhism*

[alexsteelxx]

indian constitution does distinguish between hinduism and buddhism and treat buddhism as sub religion of hinduism even Buddhist marriage conduct under hindu marriage act Buddha was to change the hindu cast system buddha was a mutiny in Hinduism his holiness dalai lama once said buddhism is a rich Indian tradition .

[amazingwomenrock]

@alexsteelxx Thank you :)

[alexsteelxx]

@dharmanandini, she is traditional Japanese Buddhist thats why she knows how to chants in Sanskrit Buddha was born in Brahmin Hindu family we indian hindu also honor our ancestors we keep there pic in our main room we also chants for our ancestors make food for them once a year shoes also not allowed inside traditional hindu houses we keep them in a wooden thing outside the front door .

[amazingwomenrock]

@alexsteelxx thanks for the information :)

[atlan61]

Such a sweet lady.

[amazingwomenrock]

@atlan61 she was one of the most peaceful, generous people I have ever <3

[dharmanandini]

I was wondering, it says in rule number 2 that she chants in Sanskrit- I know, that Sanskrit is the ancient language of India and Hinduism- so do they chant in Sanskrit in Japanese culture as well? Does somebody know this? Thank you for any help on that

[amazingwomenrock]

@dharmanandini sorry, I don't the answer to that question, but she definitely told me it was Sanskrit.

[puketinho]

if i try to talk to my ancesstors, they say me "shut up"

[amazingwomenrock]

@puketinho LOL :-)

[DeadlyTeaParty]

oh you naughty person *one thats behind the camera* - 4:08

Whats the implications for like braking a rule?

This is very interesting!

[amazingwomenrock]

@DeadlyTeaParty not sure, being banished forever from the house perhaps…:P

[inbox5016]

どうもありがとうございました。

[TakaraSakura]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it!

[amazingwomenrock]

@TakaraSakura  Thank you for your comment :-)

[amazingwomenrock]

@TakaraSakura thank you for commenting :-)

[knowntothose]

The home is lovely and clean. I hope to be there one day.

[amazingwomenrock]

@knowntothose it was a beautiful home, and Fukiko was such a gracious hostess

[mickeymouse103088]

i love this! thanks for sharing

[tekproxy]

Yeah if I can't intuit practical reasons why I should do something and the answer is not forthcoming from anyone I ask, I simply do not waste the effort. AMERICA, FUCK YEAH.

[igmz777]

I don't care what bad things people say about Japan but I love their culture and I hope to visit Japan sometime in my life. If not, live in Japan.

[dingoswamphead]

Lovely and intersting in many ways. Thanks.

[amazingwomenrock]

@dingoswamphead thank you for your comments :-)

[canadianmerchant]

I love it. :)

[krustyjedi]

i love japannese culture i watched this video because i plan going to japan, and well i dont want to do something missrespecfull with out even knowing my mistakes xD

[emily990]

Very beautiful home...

[Apeshavenotails2]

She is a cool woman i like the info dont feel bad about stepping i will probably not make that mistake now thank you

[sereneashwin]

maybe they worshipped money more than God?? Maybe...

[sereneashwin]

Why God why?

[amazingwomenrock]

@sereneashwin only God has the answer to that question....

[amazingwomenrock]

@amazingwomenrock Some things we will never know :(

[Cyrus150]

Truly beautiful

[amazingwomenrock]

@Cyrus150 thank you, i'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[frenchycanada]

They live the Tao in everything they do...from tea ceremony to opening a door...very in the moment. Love Japanese culture...dated some japanese women in western Canada and enjoyed their company and culture/meals/tea. Canadian girlfriends could never understand my fascination with them....but then again I felt the Tao...loved the organization [ocd] and practical logic to life. Thx for posting.....

[amazingwomenrock]

@frenchycanada  thank you for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :-)

[SuzanneBa]

That was so informative and relaxing. Thank you I really enjoyed it.

[amazingwomenrock]

@SuzanneBa thank you for your comment, I'm glad you liked it :-)

[SarahBaraful]

i love japans culture!But i think i would get tired of sitting down to open doors and being careful where i step XD

[amazingwomenrock]

@SarahBaraful  LOL :-)

[lawbulb]

The frequent rituals of remembrance and thanks for members of family that have passed away (even for those people from long ago, who you never personally knew) are especially beautiful. By the performance of these acts of eternal love, no one ever truly dies.

The traditions evoke a sort of unspoken agreement: "I will never forget you ... and when I pass I know that I, too, will not be forgotten".

It is summed up in Emily Dickinson's observation that love is immortality.

So beautiful!

[amazingwomenrock]

@lawbulb thank you for sharing those wonderful thoughts... :)

[LittleMew133]

Wow~ lots of rules and kind of complicated. I have no doubt I'd break rule 1,4, and 6. But I love the culture and custom-they're beautiful.

[Drake82nd]

@LittleMew133 with anything it takes discipline but seems it would become routine after awhile like second nature. I would really love to live in a place like that. Its very tao in shedding off material things , and enjoying life. Tranquility to calm the soul and reflect on what really matters. Thats why have huge respect for Japanese culture in its simplicity of design. We are just starting to catch on to minimalism in living spaces.

[amazingwomenrock]

@Drake82nd that's so true <3

[amazingwomenrock]

@LittleMew133 :)

[narfonija]

Sugoi :) and kawaii :D

[adumb33]

<Fukiko3 

[PukkPukk]

Thank you, very nice. Makes me miss Japan. Nihon Sabashi.

[amazingwomenrock]

@PukkPukk thank you, I miss it too :(

[celticmoon88]

LOL ....damn now i understand why people from other countries get that culture shock..see id be like homer simpson id walk straight through the paper door ways

[amazingwomenrock]

@celticmoon88 :P

[icekat83]

Is this style of house and custom common in the cities of Japan today? I'd love to visit one day and don't want to be the stereotypical ignorant tourist. :)

[teachergoldie]

Very well presented. Keep it up.

[TheNaturalBalance]

Very nice vid :) I really want to visit Japan!

[RosalindandPearls]

Thanks for posting this video, very interesting and informative. I learned something watching it and that is what I truly enjoy: learing the real thing. Quite a nice house in fact. Loved the part about the tradition and the ancestors. Again thank you for posting.

[amazingwomenrock]

@RosalindandPearls your welcome, a year after the fact LOL :)

[Lostfaith1980]

I think the west could do with a little of ancestor respect and remembrance.

[amazingwomenrock]

@Lostfaith1980 :) yes!

[Yatse]

I just love the Japanese accent when they speak english :)

[Raao1]

HA! HA! HAAA! Cut you in peaces if you step on my floor! :) Cool

[amazingwomenrock]

@Raao1 LOL :P

[kalapariplayer]

that table was beautiful...

[nusashi090909]

i love japan!

[amazingwomenrock]

@nusashi090909 me too!

[ajtraver1992]

fukiko speaks very good english :) good for her

[Iceberqe]

she brings them coffee??

you mean tea!?

[amazingwomenrock]

@Iceberqe coffeee :)

[phoeniximperator]

it was a great watching this and learning about new cultures

[amazingwomenrock]

@phoeniximperator :)

[simplicityrulz]

The deepest and most beautiful culture of the world. Thank you for sharing.

[amazingwomenrock]

@simplicityrulz Thank you for your comment. I had a wonderful time in Japan, I will cherish it forever... <3

[AlanMolstad]

In real life...How would you protect that table?

The idea of a table lends itself to use , to putting things down on it.

But there is no way i would put anything down on that table, so how do you go from the table uncovered, to using it?

[amazingwomenrock]

@AlanMolstad use very carefully :)

[goatface187]

is this for women?

[chris812125]

I really enjoyed this video :) Thanks for making it!

[amazingwomenrock]

yw :)

It was fun to do :)