Exploring Japan's Historic Homes - from a Village House to a 500 year old Castle
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The Chateau Diaries Episode 564 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
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How delightful. The rain made it so atmospheric. It was like Memoirs of a Geisha.
Yes! I remember the book and film, over 20 years ago, I'm sure! Bindi, love from Oz!🥰
Time to watch Shogun again!! Have always been fascinated with Japanese culture.
I have arthritis.. it actually made it feel far more painful.. psychosymatic, I thought.. until I checked outside.. its raining hard here too. lol..
MSM, and collagen, and yeast-cleanse (for systemic candida that can inflame the joints), & probiotics ...among many other things (like Lycine & Zinc to combat viruses that can also hide in our joints), have been a God-send for my arthritis... plus giving up sugar that feeds the bacteria & other badies that hang out in our joints as we age. Also, try giving up gluten, it helped my inflammation response quiet down tremendously. Unfortunately, many of us develop 'allergies' or can no longer properly digest certain foods as we age like we did when we were young. Just suggestions ..not a diagnosis.
Stephanie: I appreciate the time you spent narrating this video for your subscribers.
Chris and Sonja were spectacular hosts as well.
I remember you and Philip visiting them a couple of years ago. Must look for the vlog!
I appreciate this trip to Japan. My husband was Japanese and he passed before he could take me there so this has been educational and heart-warming for me.👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
@anitanagahisa3049 Condolences to you❤ I hope you may find your way to your husbands’ ancestry land and have that experience. If you do, may you share that journey with us.
Very sorry to hear 😥
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Your travel vlogs never fail to fascinate and educate. Deeply appreciate the history and culture you share of places and people I will never journey to. Thank you so much.
Yes! Thank you!
I agree wholeheartedly. The info u share with us is just sooo interesting and u do it so respectfully . I'm sure I will never be able to see any of these places but one can get a real feel for it when experiencing it through your eyes. Thankyou.
I find Stephanie's historical/cultural info. as interesting and wonderful as that English historian I used to watch on TV, Michael Wood. Although Stephanie's vlogs don't allow for an hour-long format on just history I really appreciated her curating those spicy little bits of historical and cultural drama that keep us engaged & fascinated to investigate on our own further. 😍🧐🤓
Thank you for not letting the weather dampen your trip. It is like being there with you. Q
How wonderful to have people like Stephanie, that can take some of us along to see all these beautiful places that we’ll probably never be able to visit. Japan is so beautiful.
The short jacket is Haori, the long robes are Yukata, not Kimono which is a much more formal robe requiring and Obi belt. Just for anyone interested. I really loved this footage. I've always been a great admirer of this periods woodblock prints, and especially those depicting life and landscaped in snowfall and rainfall, so seeing it in the rain like this was superb! I'm enjoying this travel vlog immensely. ❤ 🙏
Thank you
What is the difference of japanese denim textile and a western commercial one ?
I, too, am enjoying this travel vlog. Since they were so close to Nagano, I hope that they also visited the Hokusai Museum in Obuse about half an hour out of Nagano. The Hokusai Museum is the workshop of the famous woodblock artist from the Edo period named Hokusai. He was famous for the iconic giant wave we associate with Japan. It is called the Giant Waves off Kanagawa.
@@IvicaAjanovski why do you ask? There are plenty of answers online, please google, it's far too much to describe here, but Japanese selvedge denim is of superior quality, therfore expensive.
May I just take a moment to say how much I appreciate the time you put in to give us the historical background in your vlogs. It elevates the viewing experience tremendously.
Loving this content, Steph! Life changes; thus, content based on life changes, too, and that's wonderful. I'm sure most of your viewers enjoy it as much as me. Please don't waste your time on the bitter and envious people that are commenting on these vlogs (a very small minority). Best!
Well said. Totally agree.
So beautifully articulated ~ ! 😊
Yes, I also agree with this sentiment. We are privileged to experience Steph’s travels, insights and cultural knowledge! 🙌🏻❤️❤️
I really feel like I'm there with you! I'll probably never get to Japan or Asia fir that matter, so I really appreciate you taking us along. ❤
HEAR, HEAR! Totally agree.👌🥰
Honestly Stephanie, I would follow you all over the world with these video’s.
Even in the rain, the town and castle were amazing. Loving your descriptions. ❤❤❤
You guys are so lucky to not be in a crowd of other tourist. Its like you had your own little village to yourselves. Have a good Ramen....you were in the rain.
Thank you Stephanie for the lovely walk around tour. Pity the weather wasn’t on your side, but that didn’t deter you. Loved that village of yesteryear how they built so elegantly. I can’t imagine my children growing up with rice paper walls and doors. Our house would be full of holes 😂 Everything in Japan is so pretty, elegant, quaint and calming. Maybe we should all take a leaf out of their book
Yes! There is a lot to be recommended for self-control, and meditation to quiet the inner-turmoil for Westerners!
I love your positivity, Stephanie! Always seeing the bright side of a situation! Thank you so much for your videos, they are such a blessing!❤❤❤
What a beautiful little town with wonderful lacquer wear and porcelain plus delightful dining experiences and komonos!
Its so crazy to think that that castle and Lalande were build around the same time. I think that's always the fun part with travel you get to see how others live and have lived.
Stunningly beautiful part of Japan,even in the rain.
That town is so lovely! I’d love to live somewhere like that. The weather kinda made it more perfect
How Lovely!! The Magical Garden. Very interesting to see Japanese Culture.Michael always enjoys himself nice to see Joy of Life
Wonderful trip, I have a Japanese Aunt, haven't seen her in years. I miss her. She introduced me to her culture, art, and I have never forgotten. Thank you Stephanie and Micheal and friends.
It’s all so beautiful! The image of the tree and the misty sky was so picturesque. It looked like a painted Hollywood backdrop; too beautiful to be real 🥰. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. I appreciate your friend’s willingness to share you with filming so we can vicariously experience & learn.
Mountain rainy Japan , so Proustian . Love it xxx thank you Steph
Such a beautiful town. I would end up with a suitcase full of everything. 🙂🇨🇦
This whole trip has been so enjoyable. You have such a knack for history and culture.
Really outstanding coverage, Stephanie. I appreciate that you went to this town, so we could see it. ❤❤❤
I agree that weather should never hinder one from exploring. The fact that you had the picturesque village and shops without hoards of tourists made the day even more enjoyable. The houses are exquisite and minimalist. Japanese cuisine is fascinating. Sadly Phillipe has missed out on this wonderful trip.
crazy how you were able to film the house with no people in it! one reason to be thankful for a rainy day on holiday!
Stephanie l have never been to Japan…so you have taken me with you all the way from Australia! l haven’t had to organise my accomodation, food or friends. Its been a very relaxed trip sitting on my sofa and enjoying the scenery. 😀😀😀
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Thankyou 😀 this was so beautiful.
Stephanie, how do you possible remember all the history and recite it as if you're reading it directly from a history book?
I thought the same thing. 😂 Very nice video
Stephanie with the big brain over here ha ha 😎😁
Stephanie, you are a spectacular tour guide. Thanks to you I have enjoyed a wonderful trip to Venice, and now Japan. Your generosity in taking others with you and sharing your experiences is much appreciated
I know, it feels like we are right there with her traveling to all these wonderful places! Thanks Stephanie 🥰
...and also recently Vienna, the Waltz capital!! Phillip's favorite! 😉🥰💓
Stephanie, all I can say is, you are a trooper! Wet, in the snow and with nothing warm enough to wear defending you from the weather other than an umbrella, and despite all of that, you are perfectly lovely company! I would have your company very happily on any trip with me! Thank you so much for showing us all of the beautiful places you visitied. I've enjoyed everything and will enjoy a few more viewings.
I love how Stephanie tells us all about the Toyer and everything else with so much knowledge. She is an absolute natural. Even if she is reading some of it by doing a voiceover when editing (which I don't think she is), you'd never know.
When she’s talking on camera, it’s not voice over, you know when it’s voiceovers when it’s playing b roll, she’s just always been great at remembering detailed information like this if you go back and watch all her older videos, I’m just glad she didn’t run off years ago and do some travel show with some big production company as a career which she very well could have with her star quality, and instead chose to keep doing her vlogs here… we are so lucky, especially since she says she plans on doing them thru till she’s old & gray, we’re here for it, Steph! lol 😋🥰
Honestly, I think she's a "female- Michael Wood" & I enjoy these little history vignettes so much!! I think she could do both (work in TV & do her vlogs)& still do each justice!!
I worked for Sanyo many years. Osaka ,& Kyoto were where we stayed many times.. Have you experienced the authentic pillow? Made of soy beans,most uncomfortable ! We were told to take our bed pillow with us if we want a good night sleep. Which meant going north we would run the risk of soy pillows. Notice how thin the trees are and close together? It was purposed to slow down invaders.
Wow, that was an amazing tour. Good for you all to go despite the weather and get to enjoy without crowds. And Stephanie, what a trooper you always are, no luggage arrival and you just did it anyways and made the best with the cloths you had.
Stephanie the trooper & quintessential English-stiff-upper lip-never-complainer!!🦁 🦁
Wonderful watching you discover old Japan, husband and I experienced the same atmosphere in the pouring rain on our only visit more than 20 years ago.
Thank you for showing us some of Japan. I felt as if I was there with you.❤
Fantastic. Thank you for taking us along and giving us a taste of Japan.
You are soooooo good at travel vlogs!!!!! I enjoy every second of these!! Your explanations are so descriptive and it makes me want to travel so badly!!!!
I ❤this here in the states I grab them wherever I see them and wear them in my hair♥️this is a beautiful place thank you so very much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this amazing trip with us.
Stephanie I cannot thank you enough for this vlog because I do not know if I will ever get to go there myself and what a beautiful place this is I really can't thank you enough
Oh this is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your traveling experience with us!! Traveling vicariously through you is such a treat!! Japan is a bit out of my comfort zone!!! 😂 so glad you forge ahead and just GO!!! ♥️ blessings to you all!
What a charming village and a wonderfully gracious attitude you bring to the rainy day. Thank you for the tour.
I am having a Japanese experience. My family are on holiday in Japan and apart from the last village seem to be following you around and have sent me some great pictures and videos of such pretty places. Even had a shot inside the bullet train where they took a two hour trip back to Tokyo. Enjoy the rest of your visit. 🍷🍷🇬🇧🇬🇧
Absolutely calming and lovely. Thank you for starting my day in Japan. I has brought back memories of visiting twenty years ago. Even candy shops are beautiful!!
Fabulous look at Japan Stephanie. You are a wonderful guide! Thank you!
Another lovely video of a part of the world I will never see in person, but thanks to you, have been blessed to tour online! Safe travels! And THANK YOU AGAIN! 🏯🎎🥢🎑
If you were my history teacher back in the day, I would have learned so much more 👏😍
Thank you for educating us on all your trips.
Merci beaucoup pour ce voyage en si bonne compagnie. Vous nous faites rêver!
Well done guys for showing us around in the pouring rain! At least that bit is similar to here in blighty!!
You are a joy to watch and listen to as you are so thorough, lovely and interesting whether you explain these wonderful places you visit or your “ordinary“ days at Laland. Japan looks amazing! Thank you for sharing!😃
Hi Stephanie, This was probably the most interesting and beautiful trips you have taken. The cultural differences aside, but the housing, shops, restaurants are certainly the best Japan has to show. A safe and speedy return to LaLande. Mark & Scott
Stephanie, how do you manage😮 Your are like a one-woman TV-station😊 Executive boss, director, planner, reseacher, presenter, travel guide, film crew/ camera man, editor and probably a lot more. And at the same time a good friend and travel compagnion. Alway charming, funny and interesting - and very stylish of course😊 Everything done in one day, broadcasting the same night. Unbelievable❤❤❤
it really is unbelievable isn't it!
Is it any wonder so many jealous haters like to troll the comments, Stephanie absolutely is an extraordinary woman! 🥰 Haters gonna hate 😎
AGREED!!! This should be T-H-E TOP COMMENT!!!
@@kindlydude 😊😊😊
Question to the haters. Who said : Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution?
Thank you so much for taking time to take all of us on this lovely trip. I would really love visiting Japan. Absolutely fascinating.
Your travel diaries are so so delightful. There’s info, there’s scenic beauty, there’s whimsy, there’s humour, there’s bringing it back to your own chateau, both with the architecture and also with Marie’s cuisine. Things I took from this video was the availability of inclement weather wear, not necessarily kimonos but maybe shower proof jackets and umbrellas to be borrowed. Let’s face it it’s not always sunny in France! Even in summer! 😀 maybe having a few jackets and umbrellas that hadn’t thought ahead might be a good idea! As for all that lacquerware I could not have restrained myself. I would have bought lots and gotten Marie to undertake a lesson in Ikebana which I think would suit her floral style. Continuing with the lacquerware, I do hope you bought some hair combs and decorated hair pins. I used to love your hair up with the pins you had until they broke early last summer. As always, love and such joy at what you share with us from Neil in Australia 🇦🇺
What an amazing place, it was like stepping back in time and very beautiful, thank you for taking us on this journey with you xxx
Thank you so much; that's the Japan I wanted to see. Also, Mr Potts is always a joy to behold. A demain xx
Thank you Stephanie, that was a truly wonderful video , I would never get to there so thank you again for sharing this trip with us 😊
As I'll probably never get to Asia, i feel like it I'm there with you. Thank you!!! Imagining both castles were built at the same time!
... were being built in the same century - not quite the same as built at the same time, but close enough.
Pure delight!!! An armchair tour to fill my older days with travels reminiscent of my travels at younger age!!!❤
Thank you again and again for taking us along on this trip. It is the first and only visit I will have the privilege of viewing. 🎉
Two brilliant vlogs Stephanie , it all looked so wonderful 😍
The old houses are stunning. Such relaxing and natural beauty
Beautiful town you shared with us all Stephanie, thank you for taking us along with you.🌸
Thank you Stephanie for these last few blogs they have all been wonderful Japan looks just so fabulous it’s definitely on my bucket list ,I have to admit I miss seeing you and Philip together ,you have been so brave with all the food to.Seeing lots of love ❤xx
You’re such a lovely storyteller,Stephanie! And always with such a generous spirit. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤
Thank you!! I’m in awe of your fearlessness to travel to unknown places! You and your friends are awesome! I so enjoyed seeing your journey ❤
The ice cream mochi you like it’s called daifuku Unfortunately the only shop that still makes lacquered goods in Narai Juku is Hananoya, they are not cheap but I’ve had mine for years and it’s still beautiful. The other shops mostly sell trinkets from China or Vietnam.
Thank you for showing Japan in the same positive light as someone who loves its culture and history!
SO fascinating Steph, thank you! ❤
I love Michael Potts! So funny…
*blush*
Thank You!❤
Stephanie, you are such a natural host/tour guide…you shared a piece of the world i never had much interest in visiting but you may have changed my mind. Those trees! I hope Michael was able to get some shots of the giant bonsai trees.
Thank you for sharing an amazing experience with us.
Thankyou for taking us along with you beautiful content ❤
I’m enjoying learning about all the historic places you’re visiting. Wow - the town was so beautiful
The weather removed the mask that crowds of tourists cause and unveiled that beautiful town. The colors you were wearing were so appropriate and added to the beauty. Thank you so much for taking us along. It's too bad Michael will not accompany you to Tokyo.
Fabulous vlog Stephanie xx
What a great video! Thank you so much, Stephanie!
Excellent vlog and I will have to watch it again! The combs and historical shop where they were handmade was very interesting! Thank you all four of you!
Fascinating! Again, thank you bringing us along!
Loving this tour of Japan with you Steph!❤
Beautiful scenery!
Not only beautiful but very interesting so Thank You Steph for sharing. I see people were being rude to you. Sometimes I’m envious but always enjoy the sharing. After all we can’t always get what we wish for but we can appreciate the fact that you care and share so you just let that negativity roll off your back.
Thank goodness Stephanie is the kind of person that lets things roll off her back and not take the few haters in the comments get to her, especially since the majority of us love all her content, both life at LaLande and her travels Haters gonna hate 🙃
I am SO loving this series! I'm from the US, and as our Christmas gift to our sons, on News Year Day, we flew our 27 year old son out to Tokyo to visit our 23 year old son that is with the US Navy and he's stationed there. They spent 2 weeks traveling these areas.......Tokyo, Nagano, Kyoto, Nara, and Hakone (to see Mt. Fuji). They had fun but were exhausted!
Ohhhhh👌👏👏👏lovely video again ❤😊
I love your visit to this area of Japan, somewhere I don’t think I’ll ever get to, thank you for including it in your channel, also so much for thanks for sharing what you’ve learned about the area, the people! Such a peaceful atmosphere! Sorry Phillip had to miss it!
What a magical place. The rain adds to it as well.
Fabulous episode - lovely village and that meal! wow!
You’re the best!🫶🏻🌺🌺🌺
I love your Japan vlogs! Nice to have a break from daily Chateau life.
I hear you. I enjoy all of the different aspects of the Château Diaries.
@@lenoracooper7729 it makes it more interesting in my opinion.
@@MsCanadianpie I totally agree with you. I especially love learning more about Japan as I do not know if that somewhere that I will get a chance to visit. I enjoy every aspect of the château, diaries, and I also find the travel Vlogs and adventures a nice break of something different.
I hope you do visit Japan. It's a wonderful country. I've been there 3 times and I still have places I want to visit.
@@MsCanadianpie thank you very much!
Another fantastic video taking me along to more places I did not know of. ThanksM
Thanks for sharing this! Amazing!💯❣️
Very much enjoyed this trip with you.
Thank you, Stephanie and hosts and Micheal, for this informative tour of this beautiful town. It is such a joy to learn about cultures. We were a big family and we always removed our shoes in the porch or on the step. It is a sign of respect and also helped keep the inside cleaner. From sand in summer and wet snow in winter. What a wonderful trip you are on. The food looked so beautiful. ❤
Thank you Stephanie, for this unique video,on this quaint city of Kyoto, far away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. I was as much surprised as you were of this precious little gem in the mountains. looking forward to seeing Tokyo from your point of view. Have a great time.💝🌈🇨🇦
Japan looks amazing thank you for a wonderful vlog