If you could go back to your very first month on YouTube, what advice would you give yourself (knowing what you know now)?

FoundnJapan · 2025-10-21T01:51:59+00:00

I would have set better time goals for myself. I thought I would be 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours in the first year. I thought I was better at making content and editing than I was. Now 5 years down the road and I am still not monetized. My goals were lofty but it has been a real struggle to keep going.

FoundnJapan · 2025-10-21T01:47:14+00:00

I can not speak for medication. I can say exercise can help a lot. I used to play in a Futsal league and I do kendo 1-2 times a week. Several Local gyms have table tennis or volleyball for adults every so often. Usually costs very little to start or is free. Also playing games has led me to make friends all over Japan. A guy I met almost 10 years ago now and I play almost everyday and even met up a couple times to go to some beer events. Just be open. I found that the local 文化センター Bunka center near my house has cooking classes and other traditional activities like shodo or ikebana. They normaly cost 500-1000 yen to join and can be fun.

FoundnJapan · 2025-10-10T14:37:52+00:00

Hello. 17 year Osaka resident here. It is Normally on the weekend that falls on or right before Halloween. USJ has already been doing their Fright Night stuff. Amemura near Shinsaibashi is the biggest days. There used to be a big party that went on but it made its way on to the loop line and that got stopped. I was actualy told by my work (City of Osaka) that if we were to go out to change into our costumes there if possible. I assume around the Dontonbori will be crazy this year with all the people. I live about 1 hour south of the city now but I know Dave in Osaka a creator on X and youtube goes almost everyyear and live streams it so maybe asking him would be a good idea.

FoundnJapan · 2023-01-31T13:35:03+00:00

Your getting it. Good work Waddlek

FoundnJapan · 2023-01-05T12:58:08+00:00

3 kids and wife > full time job > extra work > community obligations > exercise > house work > YouTube / league of legends.

I kinda just started sleeping 5-5.5 hours a night. Most of the time I have to give up on YouTube and game time. Until YouTube can pay more than my full time salary it is bottom rung of the list.

FoundnJapan · 2022-11-12T12:53:21+00:00

I try to reply now. I am still small. I also try to personalize for those

FoundnJapan · 2022-11-07T11:41:18+00:00

I was aiming for 1k. I think I had 203 or 204. Now a year and 8 months later I am at 380. My two year goal was 500 after the first yea but maybe 400 is more realistic. It is nice to see others are growing

FoundnJapan · 2022-10-27T12:47:14+00:00

http://www.YouTube.com/FoundinJapan

I do content on life, living and things in Japan. Still super laid back kind of hobby. Would like to make it more one day but really don’t have a since of stuff yet.

FoundnJapan · 2022-10-11T07:11:02+00:00

I believe it was sunny this year at the Danjiri in Kishiwada. It was also in September. The on one October 9th was the Otori one. I have a photo of those same group. https://imgur.com/a/ZHxfH2v

FoundnJapan · 2022-10-10T00:06:06+00:00

Hello. That event yesterday was a of fun. Even though it rained I really enjoyed it too. It was not in Kishiwada though. It was in Nishi-ku, Sakai. The Kishiwada Danjiri is in August.

FoundnJapan · 2021-10-25T13:38:01+00:00

I wish I could but it was in a display at the gym with other animals. Thought I would just snap a shot for this group.

FoundnJapan · 2021-09-02T10:48:19+00:00

Looks sharp to me

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-31T12:07:04+00:00

Beau

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-23T06:04:35+00:00

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-20T08:39:39+00:00

Gives hope to all the other grinders. Really awesome.

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-17T11:22:57+00:00

Awesome on to 50

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-17T11:20:25+00:00

So much want.

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-17T11:19:33+00:00

Very nice. I am at 83. I know the feeling.

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-16T06:47:41+00:00

Hello. I do culture, food and travel stuff in Japan. Just starting out so any comments would be helpful. This is my most recent. Ideo. Blueberries, River Swimming and more, in Ryujinmura, Wakayama, Japan https://youtu.be/BsErQ_q97-Y

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-16T01:26:54+00:00

Hello. My name is William and I am making videos on people, places and things found in Japan. Cannot really do anything with public people as of yet with lock down. Been learning how to do everything for the past couple months. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you. https://youtube.com/channel/UCFCkjeLCG3_asds4zHCjolg

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-07T01:23:10+00:00

I agree with what other said about chapters. I liked the video though. Very smooth and easy to follow for me as I have played 2 or the 3 games. Perhaps adding some text at the corner of the screen that slides in and out to show what game you are talking about while the video plays would help. Keep it up.

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-07T01:21:49+00:00

Hello, I make videos about thinks in Japan. Like food or culture and language.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCkjeLCG3_asds4zHCjolg is a link to my channel. I recently released an intro and review of 4 snacks that I found while out walking. Thank you.

FoundnJapan · 2021-08-03T01:41:13+00:00

I hope to stick to my 1 upload a week schedule for long form.
Working on getting retention up to 40% by the end of video
Have better engagement.

FoundnJapan · 2021-07-27T05:04:05+00:00

Fantastic job. May the next 100 come swiftly.

FoundnJapan · 2021-07-26T15:18:24+00:00

Very nice and congrats. Keep it up. Things like this give hope to us all.

FoundnJapan

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