Here is a concise summary of the text:
**Title:** Reflections on a Big Move to Japan
**Key Points:**
1. **The Move:** After 3 years of planning, the author has finally relocated to Japan with their partner and dogs.
2. **Motivation:** The move was driven by a desire for new experiences, not for work or study. They simply enjoy Japan and feel comfortable there.
3. **Challenges:**
* Overcoming significant logistical hurdles
* Dealing with COVID-19 related delays and uncertainties
* Leaving behind family and close friends
* Adapting to a new environment with a language barrier
4. **Future Plans:**
* Continuing to create content, but with a more relaxed upload schedule (no more daily uploads after 12 years)
* Sharing their Japanese adventure through vlogs and other content
5. **Gratitude:** The author thanks their audience for support and encouragement throughout the frustrating planning process, which helped them stay motivated.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. The speaker has moved to Japan after three years of planning.
2. The move was initially difficult to achieve, with the speaker expressing frustration in a previous video.
3. The speaker's office in Japan is currently empty and barren.
4. The speaker is living in Japan with their dogs.
5. The dogs experienced jet lag, making the transition difficult.
6. The speaker does not speak the Japanese language (yet is learning).
7. The move was not for a job or to study, but because they enjoy Japan.
8. The speaker is in their 30s.
9. The move involved a significant sacrifice, including distancing from family.
10. The speaker had been planning the move concurrently with their wedding.
11. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a two-year delay in updates on entering Japan.
12. The speaker finds Japan's low crime rate notable, despite experiencing a break-in previously (likely referring to before the move).
13. The speaker uploaded videos daily for 12 years but plans to change this routine.
14. The current setup for recording is temporary, using a laptop.
15. To buy a desktop, a Japanese telephone number is required, which the speaker is currently unable to obtain due to quarantine.
16. The speaker needs to register at the Town Hall to get a Japanese telephone number, which is postponed due to quarantine.
17. The speaker and their dogs took a jet to get to Japan due to difficulties with transporting the dogs by other means.
18. One of the dogs, Edgar, is too large for cabin transport on most airlines.
19. The speaker appreciates the support from their audience during the challenging moving process.
20. This is the speaker's first time living in Japan, and they are excited for the future.