I Quit My 9-to-5 Job For THIS

This is a vlog from my solo workation in Okinawa, Japan! 🌺 Okinawa has always been one of my absolute favorite places. I’ve explored it with my family and friends before, but this time was completely different—it was my first solo trip here all by myself.

Staying in such a familiar destination gave me the space to slow down, remote work, and reflect on the life journey that brought me here. From discovering hidden local gems to enjoying authentic Okinawan food, this journey felt truly special.

I hope you enjoy this peaceful Okinawa travel vlog 💛

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25 Comments

  1. Thank you for watching my video!So I am choosing this life path and of course there are ups and downs..but I am happy walking on it. What about you? What is your "this"?💓

  2. I remember that live stream. Great video. Very well put together. I missed the ducky at the beginning but saw it on the bus.

  3. Some of my Japanese friends invited me to visit them at Okinawa. I am pleased that you are following your own path.

    The pot of noodles looks great! BTW, have you thought about visiting Mongolia? I'd love to see you livestreaming from Ulaanbaatar.

  4. Thanks for the video, Yuka! You are definitely not wrong when you said that we get so caught up in our routine that we forget to breathe. Sometimes we think we have the life that we want but then we discover that there's so much more that we could be doing and experiencing.

  5. Thank you for sharing. Super nice to see you escape from a concrete jungle and enjoying a short break in this far away paradise. You finding the balance between stability, challenge and contentment makes us all happy and long may it continue!🙏:D

  6. Quitting the 9-to-5 job for “this” feels like a wise choice. Young as we are, we sometimes need wildness instead of stability. ✨

    Thank you Yuka🐣 for creating, editing and sharing the awesome vlog. 沖縄 🌴🌊🏖 😊

    📝Japanese today: 石の上にも三年 (Ishi no ue nimo san-nen)

  7. This was a nice video Yuka! Very chillaxing ASMR vibes, and the food and images made me miss Okinawa! I think I've found the right balance, I do have a 9-5 job, but it's not one that I have to think about once I am off the clock. That let's me plan out things to do outside of work, although I am more than happy just to sit around and enjoy home haha. Okinawa was a place I didn't visit until 2011. Until then, it was a distant part of my birth heritage. After exploring the island many times with my Mom (as well as Sister, dad, and friends on separate trips), I really grew to love the island vibes. Driving up and down the island with mom navigating, and picking restaurants to eat, gave me good exposure to the local places and people. I will miss that since she is not longer here, but I can still explore Okinawa on my own.

  8. I was eat Dave's single burger at Wendy's last night!🍔🍟🥤
    Thank you for sharing Yuka-Chan!💖💖💖🦆

  9. Part time secretary plus teacher plus YouTuber is an interesting combination! Most people would not have the courage to quit a full-time job for that. But most people are not as intelligent and energetic as Yuka!

  10. Thanks for a wonderful video Yuka Chan. I think honest is the best path for youre self to start with.

  11. Yuka, wanted to say that what ever choice you make you have to be happy. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. I have a really good job in a medical manufacturing company and im afraid to give it up, even though I've had health battles in my life. You just don't know when the music ends so be happy. Its always the little things that make memories. I do support you and hope the best for you. By the way, love the beach stuff with you 💙. I'll be praying that all works out for you 🙏. See you again, ~Steve ✨️😊 and, thank you for sharing.

  12. This video is about more than just showing us your amazing trip to Okinawa. Now your question keeps going around in my mind: “What is "this" that your heart is waiting to choose?”😲🤔
    What I see you are a persistent woman who sets goals and achieves them. So, follow your heart and dreams and do what you enjoy and what you think is right for you

  13. You did a great job with this video Yuka! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, I admire you for taking your own path in life! I don't have as much courage as you do but I am lucky that I can be an artist for a few hours everyday!

  14. 8:08 I'm sorry Yuka, as long as this burger exists, there can never be anything between us! 😢
    I think I found my one true love today …. ❤🍔❤

  15. Your journey has taken you great leaps since those first cooking videos, congratulations Yuka, wishing you many more exciting days ahead!