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2019-04-21 · Ep 456 · 21m

Its been a year

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Summary

Its been a year

Overview

John Daub returns to Hapoen, the historic Japanese garden venue in central Tokyo where he and Kanae were married one year earlier, on Easter Sunday 2019. This heartfelt episode captures their first wedding anniversary as they revisit the place where their ceremony took place, walking through the serene gardens, reminiscing about their intimate wedding day, and preparing for a special recreated dinner. The video blends personal reflection with their signature conversational style, inviting viewers into this milestone moment while sharing insights about marriage life in Japan, Japanese wedding traditions, and the couple's journey together.

The setting is particularly poignant—Hapoen (八芳園, "Eight Fragrant Garden") offers a remarkable contrast between traditional Japanese nature and the modern Tokyo skyline, creating a "little paradise inside the center of the city" as John describes. The timing coincides with late April, when the new spring leaves (shuyu) have emerged, painting the garden in vibrant greens against the evening twilight as lights illuminate the traditional structures.

Throughout the walk, John and Kanae discuss their year of marriage, their move to a more central home, Kanae's growing involvement in the channel, and their future plans. The episode also touches on the memorable three-minute live stream John conducted during their wedding ceremony—a moment that was controversial at the time but has become a cherished memory. The video concludes with them heading to a complimentary anniversary dinner that recreates their exact wedding menu, including karaage in Indian curry sauce and Kanae's grandmother's potato dish.

Highlights

  • 00:00:45 John explains that Hapoen is a public Japanese garden where anyone can visit, featuring koi ponds and nishikigoi (fancy colored carp)

  • 00:01:50 Inside Hapoen houses a shrine modeled after Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture, connecting couples to traditional Japanese Shinto wedding customs

  • 00:02:26 John reveals the creative wedding menu: karaage (deep-fried chicken) served with Indian curry sauce—a fusion honoring his Indian mother's preferences

  • 00:02:40 Kanae's grandmother's potato dish from the Taisho era (about 75 years old) was served at the wedding and is being recreated for the anniversary

  • 00:04:08 John recounts that 23-25 guests attended the intimate ceremony, but 94,000 people watched his unauthorized three-minute pre-ceremony live stream

  • 00:06:28 When asked if he likes married life, John responds warmly: "Yeah, it's peaceful. I never really leave the house. I'm editing a lot, or I'm on location"

  • 00:07:49 Kanae playfully reveals she had been waiting for the proposal: "We dated for a long time and she was waiting. That's what I heard. That's the rumor"

  • 00:09:30 John shares his philosophy on life and marriage: "Share. ... life is so precious and so short. We should try to enjoy as much of it as we can"

  • 00:11:39 The couple discovers they walked past the tea room without noticing it—a charming moment of rediscovering their wedding venue

  • 00:14:43 Kanae reveals she is a modern ballet and contemporary dance teacher, adding depth to her background

  • 00:15:40 A helicopter passes overhead as John reflects on how their lives and channel have changed, while their happiness and love remain constant

  • 00:17:20 John explains how his friend Tom served as impromptu cameraman during the wedding live stream, and how Kanae's family was waiting during the broadcast

  • 00:19:50 The couple spots bonsai trees that John promises to feature in a dedicated episode, noting they could be hundreds of years old

Timeline / Chapters

00:00 – 00:05: Arrival at Hapoen Garden John and Kanae arrive at Hapoen, the garden venue where they married exactly one year ago. John welcomes viewers and introduces the scenic location, mentioning the koi ponds and the connection between nature and the city. He references the controversial live stream he conducted on his wedding day with friend Tom.

00:05 – 00:07: Exploring the Gardens The couple walks through the garden, admiring the new spring leaves (shuyu). As twilight arrives around 6pm, the garden's lights illuminate, creating a magical atmosphere. John points out various features including a small hut or structure (tatemono) he informally calls "the lake hut."

00:07 – 00:10: Reflections on Marriage and Year One John and Kanae discuss how their lives have changed—moving to a new, more central home, Kanae's increasing involvement in the YouTube channel, and their general happiness with married life. Kanae, when asked about married life, simply says "It's fun" and that she "likes my life." They discuss the timing of their engagement, with John joking about how long it took to propose.

00:10 – 00:13: Wedding Memories and Tea Room John spots a tea room area and learns from Kanae about the distinction between the tea room and smoking area. They reminisce about Kanae's wedding attire, specifically her wataboshi (traditional white bridal hood) and the kimono she wore descending the stairs. The couple completes a full circle around the garden.

00:13 – 00:16: Live Q&A and Anniversary Wishes John opens the floor for viewer questions during the live stream. He answers inquiries about dating duration (about five years, meeting in New York in 2010), Kanae's single dancer friends, and her profession as a modern ballet teacher. They wish everyone a happy Easter and thank viewers for their support over the year.

00:16 – 00:19: Journey to the Bus The couple prepares to leave for their anniversary dinner, with John attempting to live stream the journey. He references past live streaming incidents (including one on an airplane), spots a Rolls Royce in the parking area, and mentions upcoming travel plans to Kochi and China. They pass bonsai trees that John promises to feature in a future episode.

00:19 – 00:21: Final Goodbye and Lobby John shows viewers the Hapoen lobby before signing off. Kanae, wearing a kimono for the anniversary, makes a brief appearance. They thank viewers, wish everyone a happy anniversary and Easter, and prepare to board the bus to their dinner venue.

Japan Travel Tips

  • Getting to Hapoen: Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, accessible via the Mita Line (都営三田線). The venue is a short walk from the station.
  • Wedding venues in Tokyo: Tokyo offers numerous options for Western-style, Shinto, or fusion weddings. Hapoen combines a traditional Japanese garden setting with indoor facilities including a shrine replica.
  • Wedding planning timeline: Most Japanese couples plan their weddings over a year in advance. John and Kanae's two-month planning timeline was considered unusually quick by Japanese standards.
  • Best time to visit Japanese gardens: Spring (late April) offers beautiful new leaves (shuyu) after cherry blossoms (sakura) have fallen. Gardens with evening lighting create particularly romantic atmospheres.
  • Live streaming at venues: Always check venue policies before live streaming. John's spontaneous wedding day live stream was unusual and initially caused tension with family members waiting for the ceremony.
  • Private vs. shared memories: While sharing milestones online is meaningful, John notes they maintain private aspects of their relationship that remain off-camera.

Japanese Language & Culture Notes

  • Hapoen (八芳園): The name translates to "Eight Fragrant Garden." The "hako" (八/hachi) represents eight different virtues or fragrances. Founded decades ago, it remains one of Tokyo's premier traditional garden venues.
  • Nishikigoi (錦鯉): Fancy colored carp bred in Japan for centuries. They symbolize good luck, prosperity, and perseverance. In Japanese gardens, they represent the harmony between water, nature, and human intervention.
  • Wataboshi (綿帽子): A traditional white hood worn by Shinto brides, covering the hair completely. It symbolizes modesty and the transition from single to married life.
  • Tatemono (建物): A general Japanese term for "building" or "structure." John's informal "lake hut" is a charming example of naming unfamiliar structures by their apparent function.
  • Shuyu (新緑): "New green" or spring foliage. The fresh green leaves that emerge after cherry blossoms fall represent renewal and the cycle of life—a fitting theme for an anniversary visit.
  • Taisho era (大正): The period from 1912 to 1926, known for its cultural openness and Western influence. Kanae's grandmother's potato recipe from this era represents three generations of family history.
  • Bonsai (盆栽): The Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees. John's observation that these specimens could be "hundreds of years old" highlights the patience and dedication required for this art form.
  • Wedding anniversary customs: In Japan, the one-year anniversary (shuuki kinen) is significant. Many couples return to their wedding venue for photos and celebrations. Venues like Hapoen often offer complimentary services for returning anniversary couples.

Food & Drink Guide

  • Karaage (唐揚げ) with Indian curry sauce: Japanese deep-fried chicken pieces served in a curry sauce with Indian influences. This fusion dish was created specifically for John and Kanae's wedding to honor John's Indian heritage through his mother. The dish was recreated for their anniversary dinner, connecting past and present. Price not specified—this was a complimentary venue offering.
  • Potato dish (grandmother's recipe): A family heirloom recipe from Kanae's grandmother, originating from the Taisho era (approximately 75 years old). This three-generation-old dish represents the blending of Kanae's family traditions into their wedding celebration. The recipe connects the couple to Japanese home cooking traditions.
  • Anniversary dinner menu: Hapoen recreates the exact same menu from John and Kanae's wedding day as a complimentary one-year anniversary gift. This thoughtful tradition allows couples to relive their special day through taste and memory.

People

  • John Daub: The host and protagonist. An American with Indian heritage who has lived in Japan for nearly 30 years. He and Kanae married exactly one year ago at Hapoen. His warm, reflective approach captures both the joy of the occasion and practical insights about life in Japan. His mother's Indian background influenced their wedding menu, illustrating the multicultural nature of modern Japanese-American relationships.
  • Kanae Daub: John's Japanese wife and partner of approximately nine years (meeting in 2010). A modern ballet and contemporary dance teacher, she appears frequently on the channel and is becoming more involved in content creation. Her presence adds Japanese perspective and cultural insights. Wearing a kimono for the anniversary, she demonstrates the continuation of traditional practices in their modern relationship.
  • Tom: John's friend who served as the impromptu cameraman during the wedding day live stream. Currently based in the UK. His assistance allowed John to broadcast their wedding news to 94,000 viewers in real-time.
  • Jonathan: Mentioned in reference to a previous Fukushima episode where Kanae's sister (appearing in that video) slapped John for smelling her perfume. This references cross-episode continuity in the Only in Japan Go universe.
  • Kanae's sister: Mentioned as being featured in previous episodes (Fukushima spy video). She is currently planning her own wedding, which John notes is being planned over a year in advance—contrasting with their own expedited planning.

Key Takeaways

  • The value of shared experiences: John emphasizes that life is precious and short, advocating for sharing experiences with loved ones rather than keeping them entirely private. The live streams serve both as content and as personal memory preservation.
  • Marriage as a continuous journey: The anniversary visit to their wedding venue creates a "full circle" moment, but John notes they essentially feel the same as individuals—this challenges the notion that marriage must transform people completely.
  • Balancing public and private: While the channel shares much of their lives, John explicitly states they maintain private aspects of their relationship, including future family plans.
  • Cultural fusion in modern relationships: The wedding menu (Japanese karaage with Indian curry sauce, served at a traditional Japanese venue) exemplifies how international couples blend cultural elements.
  • Patience in planning: Japanese wedding customs often involve extensive planning timelines. John humorously recounts their two-month rush compared to the typical one-year process.
  • Nature's role in urban life: Hapoen demonstrates how traditional Japanese gardens can provide tranquil escapes within one of the world's largest cities.

Notable Quotes

00:04:08 "We didn't have a lot of people. How many people came to the actual ceremony? 23 to 25 people. And then there was the 94,000 people who watched the three minute live stream that I took right before."

00:04:56 "Do you like marriage life? ... It's peaceful. I never really leave the house. I'm editing a lot, or I'm on location and you're Kanai."

00:07:49 "We dated for a long time and she was waiting. That's what I heard. That's the rumor."

00:09:18 "Standing still is an art in itself, you know, and that's what I'll tell the kids too, one day. Standing still is an art."

00:09:30 "Life is so precious and so short. We should try to enjoy as much of it as we can."

00:09:48 "I don't know. Some things have walls. But I want to thank all of you for the support over the year."

00:11:33 "It's like a little paradise inside the center of the city."

00:14:38 "Does she have any single friends? ... You have a lot of single friends that are dancers."

00:15:52 "One thing that has stayed the same is that we're still happy and we're still broadcasting live and we're having a good time."

Related Topics

  • Only in Japan Go wedding content
  • Japanese wedding traditions and venues
  • Living in Tokyo as a foreigner
  • Cross-cultural relationships in Japan
  • Japanese gardens and traditional architecture
  • Live streaming as content creation
  • Marriage and life milestones
  • Japanese food and fusion cuisine
  • Traditional Japanese crafts (bonsai)
  • Seasonal changes in Japan (spring/new leaves)

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Full Transcript

00:00:05 John Daub: Welcome to Hapoen in central Tokyo. This is where we got married in this place. It's a really scenic place. It's a place where nature kind of connects with the city up there. And I like this place so much. This is where we decided to get married. Hey, everybody. I think it was right here that I started a live stream. No, it was right down there with my friend Tom. We started a live stream on the day of the wedding, and Kanai was not very happy about it. In fact, I got so deep with the live stream, everyone was whispering like, tell him to turn it off. But now we're back and I don't have to do that. I can kind of relax a little bit. This place is a garden, and I think anybody can come down here, believe it or not. And they do have koi, some Japanese carp in the nishikigoi. Very nice. Yeah. In fact, we took pictures down here. Let's walk around a little bit. This place is called Hapoen, and it's a place where a lot of people get married. Here in the city of Tokyo, there's tons of options and places to get married. Inside of this building is a shrine based after Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture. But this place is also really nice because it's a Japanese garden and we have such a connection with nature here that I thought, this is really nice. You like this place?

00:02:17 Kanae Daub: Yes. Of course.

00:02:18 John Daub: Of course. So we're going to take you around for about, I don't know, like 10 minutes or so. Then we have to go to a dinner. Hapoen gives us a complimentary one year anniversary dinner, which is really nice. And the nice thing about this is that the dinner is the exact same food that we had on our wedding day. Because we had to make us. We made our own special menu, and they're recreating the same menu from that day. Just crazy excited about that.

00:02:41 Kanae Daub: Yes.

00:02:43 John Daub: Do you remember what did we order?

00:02:49 Kanae Daub: Oh, we ate with India curry.

00:02:53 John Daub: That's true. My mom from India. My mom from the US came. She's Indian. She likes Japanese karaage, which is deep fried chicken. But we put it in like an Indian curry sauce, kind of fused it. We didn't know if it worked. It worked. It was really, really good. And we made her grandmother's potato, potato dish, which was from like Edo period or something, I don't know, from the Taisho era, which is about 75 years ago. Wow. Wow. This is just a nice. Yeah, that's where we took the pictures. It's so green here because we have a lot of this. The new leaves. Now it's getting dark. It's about a little bit after 6pm here. It's getting dark. So we're gonna lose the light. But I'm glad that we get a chance to come here before the sun went down because you can see how beautiful the new leaves are. Hey, thanks. Rise up. Thanks everybody. Really appreciate it. You've had a pretty good year.

00:04:03 John Daub: Oh, the light just came on. You see that? The lights just came on. We took a picture through that. The hole in that little hut down there. And none to you. This tatemono. I'm not sure. I call it the lake hut. I don't know. So we didn't have a lot of people. How many people came to the actual ceremony? Do you remember?

00:04:35 Kanae Daub: Her family and my family.

00:04:37 John Daub: And then I had my friend Tom come.

00:04:41 Kanae Daub: 23 or 20.

00:04:45 John Daub: Yeah, 23 to 25 people. And then there was the 94,000 people who watched the three minute live stream that I took right before. Because I didn't—people didn't know what was happening. I never really announced that I was getting married. That was the first time that people found out. A lot of people. And yeah, that was a year ago. It's been a pretty good year.

00:05:11 Kanae Daub: Yes.

00:05:13 John Daub: You've become a YouTuber. No. I see Ellis. Ellis is in the house. Ellis and David. I bet you she's changed a lot since you met. First met her like two years ago. Right, Ellis? So, yeah. How do you feel about being married to a YouTuber?

00:05:41 Kanae Daub: It's fun.

00:05:43 John Daub: Really?

00:05:44 Kanae Daub: Yeah.

00:05:45 John Daub: All right.

00:05:46 Kanae Daub: That's why I like my life.

00:05:48 John Daub: I like the fact that this is a part of the history and record now. Do not forget what you just said. Through the hard times and the good times and the bad times. I am who I am. And that's all that I am. Popeye said that. Something like that. Okay, let's take a little walk around here and then we'll head back again. The dinner. We gotta go by bus somewhere. Oh, just a few minutes. Hey, chicken on biscuits. Happy Easter. Thank you. Oh, there's a wedding dinner place. Anniversary special dinner place for one year. Anniversary people.

00:06:34 Kanae Daub: Just true couple there.

00:06:36 John Daub: Oh, so there's gonna be a couple other people. Did they get married on the same day as us?

00:06:40 Kanae Daub: I don't think so.

00:06:42 John Daub: Ah, different day.

00:06:43 Kanae Daub: Yeah. We can camp here for our anniversary day. But some time.

00:06:52 John Daub: It's all right. Oh, check it out. Look at these. These carved down here. The Japanese carp underneath the tree. One year did go fast, Sam. You're absolutely right. I can't believe it was a year ago. It seems like just, I don't know, a couple of months. Do I like marriage life? Oh, you're interviewing me now.

00:07:16 Kanae Daub: Do you like this life?

00:07:18 John Daub: Yeah. Yeah. Can I can I like to cook a lot? Too much. She's always cooking, which is nice. Yeah, it's peaceful. I never really leave the house. I'm editing a lot, or I'm on location and you're Kanai. You're starting to come on. She was in. She's gonna be the next episode, which I think might be really released tonight in Miyazaki. So she's starting to become a YouTuber more and more. So I guess. Yeah. I don't know. I didn't see really what changed that much, to be honest. What? We moved to a new house. We moved to a new place. We're more central now. Yeah, it's good. It's good.

00:08:04 Kanae Daub: Nice husband.

00:08:06 John Daub: I try. I try my best, but, yeah, married life's been pretty good. It's a year in. It's nice, I think to have these anniversaries and sort of relive that day and, you know, year is a big circle and we've come now big circle, and I feel like nothing has. I feel the same. Like you feel the same or different? Am I bad? Have I done a good job? What has changed?

00:08:34 Kanae Daub: More fun, more happy?

00:08:37 John Daub: Ah, she's just stressed because it took. We dated for a long time and she was waiting. That's what I heard. That's the rumor. Why did it take so long for you to decide to get married? I don't know. Sometimes it happens. I'm married now. Are you hungry?

00:09:02 Kanae Daub: Yeah, a little bit.

00:09:03 John Daub: I love this garden. I love the sound of the rushing water. Tons and tons of carp. Do you see that? That's all carp. Wow. So we met at Kanai and I. We talked about where we met and in a live stream. That was after just a little bit. After that. Are you gonna dance for us? That's what people want to know. You danced once. I thought after one year you would dance, like, at least again. And in the one year, you've only danced once for us. Travesty. I'm not satisfied. I need another dance. I think you might need another dance. I will dance. I will be a prop on the stage, like a tree. You can dance around the tree. I love trees. I love nature. Actually. Just standing still is an art in itself, you know, and that's what I'll tell the kids too, one day. Standing still is an art. It is. It's like a statue. It is a really tranquil place. Very quiet. I feel like we should whisper. I love how they turned on the lights here. So you get just a little bit of the daylight with the sun setting. Is it the smoking area? Oh, it is. Oh, this is the smoking area. So I, you know, I like to make John dance. Hashtag Chunging on Twitter. This is. Yeah, I really did like making this live stream, even though it was three minutes and cut short because we didn't have anybody actually to video the wedding ceremony. We had a photographer, but that's just those three minutes. I kind of watched it back a few times and I think our families did as well. So it was a pretty good memory. And I put a link in the description. If you want to see these three minutes that were controversial at the time. Very controversial. But now it's a good memory. And I think doing these live streams, it's not just for you, it's also for us. It's a way for us to remember milestones in our lives and share it with you all. And that's sort of what life is supposed to be like. Share. But we do have private memories. I'm not taking you everywhere. It's just a lot. Recently, we've been taking you a lot around. Yeah. Oh, you're not coming to Kochi, right?

00:11:23 Kanae Daub: Kochi?

00:11:25 John Daub: Yes. I get another shoot in Kochi and I'm going to China on the 25th to do another shoot. Not related to Only in Japan, but. Oh, it's beautiful. But I'll be jetting around. Oh, look at this. What's this? Coco? Wow.

00:11:47 Kanae Daub: But there's a tea room there.

00:11:49 John Daub: Oh, this is the tea room. That's not the smoking room. It's a tea room.

00:11:51 Kanae Daub: Oh, no, that's not tea room. That's smoking area. But somewhere tea room is.

00:11:57 John Daub: Oh, we passed the tea room and didn't even know it. Wow, that's really pretty. Shall we? So I like it when the lights are on now. There's just enough daylight to make where you can see the greenness of everything. But the lights add that warm orange to it. At least on the screen that I can see. It looks like a big mushroom shitake. But I remember kind of coming down the steps in your kimono and you wore this big hat. What do you call that hat? A wataboshi. Yeah. Wataboshi. It was so she doesn't get it. All right, so this is the full circle, and you can see the buildings. It's such—it's like a little paradise inside the center of the city. Hapoen H A P P O. Hyphen en meaning garden. Yeah. On the mito line. Mita line. Sorry. Mita Mita. Yeah. All right, there we go. We've kind of come a complete circle. Thanks, guys. Appreciate it. We will now take questions for the next 30 seconds. I don't know. I don't know, but we gotta take. I didn't know that we got here and they told us that we have to take a bus to get to the eating place and they're waiting for us. But I told them, you have to give us time. I must talk with our people. So if you have any questions. Questions. Bing Bong, how are you? Good, good, good. Good. To be single has not been bad side. Good sights, too. Guys, I'm really trying. Please give us information to the garden. From what I can't see. It's moving so quickly now. Have fun tonight. Have fun tonight. What's your hat? Where's your hat? I know. I wish I had my hat, but I got like, this lion hair going on today. How long have you been dating? How long did we date? Like five years, four? I met her in New York and six years. I met her in New York in 2010. And then I remember the earthquake happened. And then after the earthquake, you came back in 2012. Yeah. And then we started to do that dating thing. Where's the cricket team starting? I don't know. They're in the cricket field in the back. Does she have any single friends? Do you have any single friends? You do?

00:15:25 Kanae Daub: Yeah.

00:15:26 John Daub: You have a lot of single friends that are dancers. What's your job?

00:15:31 Kanae Daub: My journey? Modern ballet teacher.

00:15:35 John Daub: A modern ballet dance teacher? Contemporary dance?

00:15:39 Kanae Daub: Yeah, contemporary dance.

00:15:41 John Daub: It's been a great year, everybody. Thanks so much for the support. We might be working on kids, I don't know. It's private. I told you. Some things have walls. But I want to thank all of you for the support over the year. It's been a great year. Our lives have changed and so is the channel, in a way. We have a helicopter going by. Little James Bond action going on here. But one thing that has stayed the same is that what we're still happy and we're still broadcasting live and we're having a good time. And that's, you know, life is so precious and so short. We should try to enjoy as much of it as we can. So I think that's a lesson that I've learned over this last year. Whenever I get a chance to travel together and we can take a trip together, I tried to make it happen because sharing is caring. I don't know. So that's pretty cheesy to say. But you should share. You should share as much of your life, I think, as possible with your wife. We love you and your content. Thank you, Erica. Thank you. Kanai looks pretty.

00:16:49 Kanae Daub: Thank you.

00:16:51 John Daub: See, I told you. Can I just get to start a YouTube channel? Happy Easter to everybody.

00:16:58 Kanae Daub: Happy Easter.

00:17:00 John Daub: Yes, thank you. Okay, very good. So we shall leave now. Go to bus. Can we take him into the lobby? I think so. All right, let's try. All right, I'm gonna try. This is my bag. I always, you know, one time I was on the plane, I kept—are you gonna take it? One time when I was on the airplane, I checked in to Anna and I kept going and going and going all the way to the seat and I think I was live streaming almost until we took off, until the flight attendant got angry at me. Sometimes you push the limits. I wonder if I can live stream onto the bus all the way to dinner. How long will they go? How long can we go until they kick us out? How long will—well, can I go until she gets angry? I don't think she's gonna get angry on this one. I don't know. She said in the lobby, I think we can go this way to the lobby. Were you angry when I live streamed the wedding? Were you angry? You had your hat on.

00:17:50 Kanae Daub: No, no, no. It's okay.

00:17:52 John Daub: It was okay. Now you are a little bit angry.

00:17:57 Kanae Daub: Yeah. Because we didn't have much time.

00:18:00 John Daub: Yeah.

00:18:03 Kanae Daub: Live streaming.

00:18:05 John Daub: Yeah.

00:18:05 Kanae Daub: Oh, my gosh. My family are waiting.

00:18:08 John Daub: Yeah, her family was waiting. I'll tell you what's going on. Live stream. Oh, my friend Tom was the cameraman. He's in the UK right now. Hey, Tom. How's it going? Yeah, that was nice. That was nice. It was good because my family hadn't been to Japan. My mother's been here several times. My rest of my family had never been to Japan. And a wedding is a good excuse for family to come. Whoa, look at the bonsai trees. Can I show this for 5 seconds? Kai's gonna show us bonsai trees. Yeah, that Toby. I know. I gotta do a bonsai tree episode. These are beautiful. These could be hundreds of years old. Long. All right, we shall continue. I wanted to show the food. I'm getting there. I'm getting there. Was this the way? Did she say we had to take the elevator?

00:19:37 Kanae Daub: I don't know.

00:19:37 John Daub: I don't know either. And she said we can live stream as long as we wanted. People here pretty nice. Most people in Japan plan their weddings a year in advance. I wasn't into that, so I did it—we did ours in like two months, which is crazy, but Kanai's sister is getting married next in like next year. Right. And they started their process a year in advance. Over a year in advance. It's crazy. Look at that Rolls Royce in the corner. All right, we came in through the garden there. I'm gonna take you in the lobby and we're gonna say goodbye. The one who slapped you? Yes, Jonathan. Ah, Jonathan. He remembers. That's from the Fukushima spy video. Yeah, Kanai's sister was in that video and she slapped me cuz I was smelling her perfume. So your sister has been in the episodes before?

00:20:38 Kanae Daub: Yeah.

00:20:47 John Daub: Oh, and that's where we did all of our planning for the wedding in there. That was hard work. They gave us free chocolate. I remember that. It was really good chocolate. She's wearing a kimono. All right, how far can we go until they kick us out? Oh, look, the door open. All right, I just want to show the lobby and then we're gonna go. This is the beautiful lobby. And then this is it. Check it out. It's beautiful lobby, huh? And that's about it. Do you have any—anything? Last thing you want to say. Kanai, look at that circle. Yeah. Happy anniversary and happy Easter, everybody. All right, thanks for watching. Just wanted to share a little bit of our anniversary. We can't take you to dinner because we're getting on a bus. But what I can say is thank you and happy anniversary University. All right, bye everybody.

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