The video documents a day in the life of Moe, a 27-year-old Japanese mother, and her 9-month-old daughter, Sutan. Moe's day starts early with household chores, preparing a traditional Japanese bento lunch for her husband, and making homemade baby food for Sutan. She also breastfeeds Sutan regularly and manages her time to balance childcare with household tasks. The video shows Moe's daily routine, including feeding, bathing, and putting Sutan to sleep, as well as her own hobbies, such as teaching kimono-wearing and maintaining a small urban garden. Moe's husband, who runs several restaurants in Tokyo, is supportive but often busy. The video highlights the challenges and joys of motherhood in Japan, including the importance of routine, nutrition, and childcare.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Moe is a 27-year-old new mother living in Tokyo.
2. She starts her day earlier than most salarymen in Japan.
3. Moe prepares a traditional Japanese bento lunch for her husband.
4. A traditional Japanese bento consists of several dishes that take time and effort to prepare.
5. Moe also prepares handmade baby food for her daughter, Sutan.
6. Store-bought baby food is expensive in Japan, so homemade baby food is more common.
7. Moe freezes homemade baby food in ice cubes and heats it when needed.
8. Japanese mothers tend to feel guilty for not making homemade baby food.
9. Sutan is Moe's nine-month-old daughter.
10. Moe spends about $90 a month on diapers.
11. Natto, fermented soybean, is a popular food to feed babies in Japan.
12. Most births in Japan are natural, without anesthesia or painkillers.
13. Moe used to be a Geisha apprentice, known as a Maiko, in Kyoto for six years.
14. Moe teaches private customers how to wear kimonos.
15. Many Japanese, especially younger generations, don't know how to put on a kimono.
16. Professional kimono dressers are often hired for special occasions.
17. Moe's husband runs several restaurants in Tokyo.
18. Moe's friend brought packaged baby food for Sutan from home.
19. The cost of giving birth in Japan varies depending on the city or ward, but there is generally some government financial support.
20. The national average cost of giving birth in Japan is about 420,000 yen (approximately $3,800).
21. Trains are the main form of transportation in Tokyo.
22. Many Japanese moms find it stressful to travel on trains with small kids.
23. Moe's friend's three-year-old son is going through the "terrible twos" phase.
24. Moe pays about half of the national average cost of giving birth.
25. Moe's husband's restaurant has a secret VIP room and a hidden private karaoke room.
26. Moe went to cooking classes for about a year to learn how to cook.
27. Automatic baths that fill the tub to a pre-set level and desired temperature are common in Japan.
28. Moe reads Sutan a children's book before bedtime and starts a timer to help Sutan sleep at a specific time.