So why am I moving to Japan?
So why am I moving to Japan?

Actually...
Actually...

Because recently... Thomas and Jared have been together...
Because recently... Thomas and Jared have been together...

They made a lot of videos without letting me know...
They made a lot of videos without letting me know...

They spent 48 hours together on the train
They spent 48 hours together on the train

(evidence)
(evidence)

So I want to run away from this city and move to Japan on my own to calm down
So I want to run away from this city and move to Japan on my own to calm down

That's that~ Let's get down to business
That's that~ Let's get down to business

After I told my friends this news, they all asked me a lot of questions,
After I told my friends this news, they all asked me a lot of questions,

like: Kevin, will you still make video?
like: Kevin, will you still make video?

Why are you going to Japan?
Why are you going to Japan?

How long are you going to stay in Japan etc.
How long are you going to stay in Japan etc.

So I feel like I could make a video to to give you guys an update.
So I feel like I could make a video to to give you guys an update.

The first question that you guys might be interested in is
The first question that you guys might be interested in is

Why are you moving to Japan
Why are you moving to Japan

The reason why is that
The reason why is that

I grew up with watching Japanese anime and it's a big part of my childhood
I grew up with watching Japanese anime and it's a big part of my childhood

Besides the famous ones like Detective Conan or Slam Dunk as you guys all know,
Besides the famous ones like Detective Conan or Slam Dunk as you guys all know,

I also watched Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger, Ronin Warriors, etc.
I also watched Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger, Ronin Warriors, etc.

A person's growing up experience will have a huge impact on his life.
A person's growing up experience will have a huge impact on his life.

Another reason is when I was a teenager, I listened to many Japanese rock bands,
Another reason is when I was a teenager, I listened to many Japanese rock bands,

and some other Japanese singers, who were popular quite a long time ago.
and some other Japanese singers, who were popular quite a long time ago.

I really like them and they have a big influence on me
I really like them and they have a big influence on me

Another reason is that I have been learning Japanese for more than a year,
Another reason is that I have been learning Japanese for more than a year,

but my Japanese is still really bad
but my Japanese is still really bad

One of the important reasons is that I don't have the Japanese speaking environment in Shanghai,
One of the important reasons is that I don't have the Japanese speaking environment in Shanghai,

so learning Japanese in Japan would be a better option
so learning Japanese in Japan would be a better option

Seriously, no kidding, your capability of memorizing words and phrases could really decline significantly after the age of 30
Seriously, no kidding, your capability of memorizing words and phrases could really decline significantly after the age of 30

For me, I really want to learn Japanese a little better before I'm 40 cuz I'm sure my memory will be horrible at that time
For me, I really want to learn Japanese a little better before I'm 40 cuz I'm sure my memory will be horrible at that time

On the other hand, I also wanna fulfill my little dream before I actually settle down
On the other hand, I also wanna fulfill my little dream before I actually settle down

There comes the second question.
There comes the second question.

Kevin, do you want to go there to study or work?
Kevin, do you want to go there to study or work?

Neither
Neither

I just want to live in Japan, shoot videos, learn Japanese, and make friends
I just want to live in Japan, shoot videos, learn Japanese, and make friends

Here comes another question.
Here comes another question.

Kevin, how did you get your visa?
Kevin, how did you get your visa?

If it's not a student visa or a work visa, how can you go to Japan and stay there
If it's not a student visa or a work visa, how can you go to Japan and stay there

In fact, there is Multiple-Entry visas.
In fact, there is Multiple-Entry visas.

If you apply for a 5-year visa, you can stay in Japan for up to 6 months a year.
If you apply for a 5-year visa, you can stay in Japan for up to 6 months a year.

If you sign up for three years, you can stay for up to three months a year
If you sign up for three years, you can stay for up to three months a year

The most important part is that you can't work there
The most important part is that you can't work there

You have to obey the conditions of this visa
You have to obey the conditions of this visa

so that you won't have any problems with applying for your visa next time
so that you won't have any problems with applying for your visa next time

I'll be honest with you guys about how I'm gonna do it. I will stay there with a visiting visa. It's kind of like a sojourn.
I'll be honest with you guys about how I'm gonna do it. I will stay there with a visiting visa. It's kind of like a sojourn.

So as long as I do not work, do not violate the local laws, there should be no problem.
So as long as I do not work, do not violate the local laws, there should be no problem.

At the same time, I will not challenge the bottom line as well.
At the same time, I will not challenge the bottom line as well.

If they say you can stay up for 6 months at most in a year,
If they say you can stay up for 6 months at most in a year,

I will not stay for 6 months, which may affect your visa in the future.
I will not stay for 6 months, which may affect your visa in the future.

Then why didn't I apply for a study visa or a working visa?
Then why didn't I apply for a study visa or a working visa?

Firstly, you need money to study abroad to have a student visa, right?
Firstly, you need money to study abroad to have a student visa, right?

You need to spend a lot of money
You need to spend a lot of money

you need to pay your tuition & living expenses, plus I really don't want to study any more
you need to pay your tuition & living expenses, plus I really don't want to study any more

So Student visa, PASS
So Student visa, PASS

While the working visa... as you know
While the working visa... as you know

even if I apply for a job, the working environment in Japan is very intense.
even if I apply for a job, the working environment in Japan is very intense.

They always work overtime, so it's not suitable for me
They always work overtime, so it's not suitable for me

To put it frankly, I'm just too lazy huhh~
To put it frankly, I'm just too lazy huhh~

All right~ the next question is: Will you continue shooting videos.
All right~ the next question is: Will you continue shooting videos.

How long will you stay there?
How long will you stay there?

First, let’s answer the first question
First, let’s answer the first question

the content of my video will be exactly the same as before
the content of my video will be exactly the same as before

which will still focus on Chinese and western culture/east Asian culture and languages
which will still focus on Chinese and western culture/east Asian culture and languages

Meanwhile I'm going to add in the vlog in Japan
Meanwhile I'm going to add in the vlog in Japan

I have already planned several interesting vlogs,
I have already planned several interesting vlogs,

including one where we could go to the most famous Cat Island（Aoshima） in Japan,
including one where we could go to the most famous Cat Island（Aoshima） in Japan,

which is also called QingDao, to play with several hundreds of cats
which is also called QingDao, to play with several hundreds of cats

So stay tuned
So stay tuned

Therefore, how long will I stay there?
Therefore, how long will I stay there?

My plan is to stay there first for a month first
My plan is to stay there first for a month first

to see whether it works for me
to see whether it works for me

I'll keep staying if it works, and come back if it doesn't
I'll keep staying if it works, and come back if it doesn't

I don't know exactly how long I'll be there, but at least a month
I don't know exactly how long I'll be there, but at least a month

The next question is Kevin, which city are you going to live in?
The next question is Kevin, which city are you going to live in?

How will you deal with your accommodation？
How will you deal with your accommodation？

The city that I want to live in is called Matsuyama
The city that I want to live in is called Matsuyama

I do not know if you guys have heard of this place
I do not know if you guys have heard of this place

In Japan, there are four big islands, right? Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku
In Japan, there are four big islands, right? Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku

I have been to many cities in Kyushu, Honshu and Hokkaido before
I have been to many cities in Kyushu, Honshu and Hokkaido before

so I want to go to Shikoku this time
so I want to go to Shikoku this time

Cat island (Aoshima) happened to be in Shikoku
Cat island (Aoshima) happened to be in Shikoku

And the nearest city to cat island is Matsuyama
And the nearest city to cat island is Matsuyama

That's why I decided to go to Matsuyama.
That's why I decided to go to Matsuyama.

I will be only living in Matsuyama cuz If I move around then it's more like traveling.
I will be only living in Matsuyama cuz If I move around then it's more like traveling.

If you're in Matsuyama, please come and hang out with me.
If you're in Matsuyama, please come and hang out with me.

And most importantly, to teach me Japanese
And most importantly, to teach me Japanese

As for the accommodation, I was going to stay with a friend in Japan
As for the accommodation, I was going to stay with a friend in Japan

But then I thought, staying at my friend''s house for that long
But then I thought, staying at my friend''s house for that long

is a big trouble for him
is a big trouble for him

what is more, he will need to spend time with you, right?
what is more, he will need to spend time with you, right?

I thought that was a bit too much
I thought that was a bit too much

I didn't want to bother them for so long, that's why I decided not to stay at my friend's house
I didn't want to bother them for so long, that's why I decided not to stay at my friend's house

Besides, in Asian culture, you can't really pay your friends, it's just weird.
Besides, in Asian culture, you can't really pay your friends, it's just weird.

And my friends are really good at Chinese, if I am with them, I can't really practice Japanese
And my friends are really good at Chinese, if I am with them, I can't really practice Japanese

So I still choose another plan, which is
So I still choose another plan, which is

to stay in a hostel
to stay in a hostel

First of all, the hostels in Japan are very clean and well equipped
First of all, the hostels in Japan are very clean and well equipped

At the same time, you can meet many new friends and have the chance to practice Japanese
At the same time, you can meet many new friends and have the chance to practice Japanese

Most importantly, I have written an email to the owner of the hostel.
Most importantly, I have written an email to the owner of the hostel.

She's also looking forward to having me.
She's also looking forward to having me.

One last question. What about your beloved cat, your 'master' Ade?
One last question. What about your beloved cat, your 'master' Ade?

A lot of cat owners know that in our Cat's Kingdom, there is a saying called:
A lot of cat owners know that in our Cat's Kingdom, there is a saying called:

'Cat owners can't leave for too long cuz they will miss their cats to death'
'Cat owners can't leave for too long cuz they will miss their cats to death'

So this is a problem I am also very worried
So this is a problem I am also very worried

But luckily I had a roommate whose name is Owen, and he lived with me and Ade before
But luckily I had a roommate whose name is Owen, and he lived with me and Ade before

So he's coming back to live with Ade
So he's coming back to live with Ade

He's Ade's good buddy
He's Ade's good buddy

Ade is very familiar with him.
Ade is very familiar with him.

So I was very relieved that he would come to my house to take care of Ade
So I was very relieved that he would come to my house to take care of Ade

Plus, comparing to the person who take care of them, environment is more important to a cat
Plus, comparing to the person who take care of them, environment is more important to a cat

so if Ade will be at my place, a comfortable and familiar environment, there should be no problem
so if Ade will be at my place, a comfortable and familiar environment, there should be no problem

So yeah, just wanna give you guys a quick update about my plan
So yeah, just wanna give you guys a quick update about my plan

so you guys won't be too surprised to see me making videos in Japan next time
so you guys won't be too surprised to see me making videos in Japan next time

So that's it, Hope you guys like this video.
So that's it, Hope you guys like this video.

If you like it, please remember to share and subscribe it
If you like it, please remember to share and subscribe it

And I'll see you next time
And I'll see you next time

Peace
Peace