The discrepancy in the number of victims reported by both governments also sparked the idea to film that video. Ghib Ojisan's wife also pointed out that no pork lard had been used to cook the dish, hence the difference in flavours and textures. The place is aptly called Makan Makan, which means "eat" inMalay. 251,110,993 votes Satay is also known to be a tad bit sweet, but Ghib Ojisan and his dining companions described it as salty. On the other hand, Ghib visibly struggled with the exercise and managed to do25push-ups at the end of the minute. Find out whats special about you and implement that in your content. [2][3] Louis Ng and Lee Bee Wah, members of the Parliament of Singapore who were part of the Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency, responded positively to Ghib Ojisan's video. If youd like to be featured, or have a nominee in mind, please drop us a note at [emailprotected]. [2] In Yishun, he visited a pasar malam which sold fried food and observed stray cats, temples, roast duck rice, and friendly locals. [4] Ghib Ojisan subsequently attended Keio University in Minato, Tokyo in Japan where he joined a brass band and studied at the university's Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. Spice Curry (its a lesser-known type of curry from Osaka), dumplings, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Japanese hotpot. A quick glance at the handwritten menu reveals that Makan Makan sells a range of Singapore classics like chicken rice, har cheong gai (fried prawn paste chicken), carrot cake and even siew mai (pork dumplings). While his wife was too shy to make an appearance in his video, he did express hopes that she might someday appear in one. [17][ 2] He began learning Mandarin Chinese with the assistance of his mother-in-law and Duolingo. [16], Ojisan travelled to Singapore to make travel videos and met a Singaporean woman. 219,000 (Ghib Ojisan) 30,400 (The Lost Ojisan), 60 million (Ghib Ojisan) 4 million (The Lost Ojisan). [ 5]. Ghib, however, failed the test with 31 points. [17] Around September 2020, Ojisan and his wife bought a previously owned Housing and Development Board flat with four bedrooms for about S$500,000 (US$362,319). Like the other dishes, everyone unanimously agreed that the chicken rice was good and Ghib Ojisan added that he suspects they use a special "high-quality chicken". One video per month. [2][4] He worked there until 2017 when he quit his job with the aim of traveling the world for a year on a budget of 1,000,000 (US$9,112). [1][ 2] Translated from Japanese to English, his name means "Uncle Ghib". "It tastes like curry, almost," quippedhis wife. I was raised in America so I personally dont know how they teach history in Japan but I dont think many Japanese people know about the history (between the two countries), he said. [5] In 2019, Ghib Ojisan married the woman and they had two wedding ceremonies, one in Japan and one in Singapore. Copyright 2023 Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. What do kids call their grandparents in Japan? What I might have thought as failing opened up new paths in my life. [1][2] Louis Ng and Lee Bee Wah, members of the Parliament of Singapore who were part of the Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency, responded positively to Ojisan's video. Yishun, had quite a good time", "Japanese YouTuber Ghib Ojisan buys a 4-room flat in Singapore, the 'most expensive purchase' in his life", "Tuesday Report: Home Away From Home : EP2 | Japanese YouTubers Mike & Ken ", "100,000 Subscribers | Experiencing Heaven and Hell", "Our New HDB Shocking Home Ritual & 1st Door Opening ", "SPEAKING ONLY CHINESE To My Wife & In-laws For 24HRS", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ghib_Ojisan&oldid=1133966044, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 10:05. Kind words like What you are doing is great. Currently, the couple is staying with his wifes family while they look for a flat of their own. Ghibli Ojisan[1] was born in 1990 in Osaka Prefecture in Japan. [2] When he transitioned to a channel centered on Singapore's sights and experiences, he initially received pushback from his subscribers who wanted him to post more guitar playing or travel content. [3] His videos received few views at the beginning but in June 2018, the number of views increased substantially and he was named a YouTube "Creator on the Rise". [2] The videos received little attention. Many of us set out to look for the one. [1] Ojisan initially posted videos in which he visited Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, and Chinatown. [3][9] In January 2020, he filmed his visit to Sembawang Hot Spring Park where he attempted to cook an egg through the spring water. The Japanese love Singapore and vice versa. Illusionist_85 Honorary Member. [3] The videos received little attention. While he plans to produce more videos on the history between Singapore and Japan, Mr Ken is currently working on a food series that follows his adventure to find the best eateries in this country. Yet again much more better than the Nas shit. Additionally, Ghib Ojisan shared that this chicken rice wasn't your typical rendition of the dish as it came with a side of Chinese vegetables and tofu. That video is by far his most successful one, gaining him close to 2,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. Ghib Ojisan is a Japanese travel vlogger living in Singapore, who documents his day-to-day adventures with newfound friends and family in the sunny city. [2] Translated from Japanese to English, his name means "Uncle Ghib". Its difficult for me to approach someone. They are my mentors, even though Ive never met any of them. After graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, he had brief stints at a manufacturing company's personnel and sales departments. Do check his video with. [3], Ghib Ojisan set a goal of making one video every other day. In a final showdown, Ghib challenged the duo to an arm-wrestling match but the Singaporeans still came out on top. But thats what makes it interesting. [2][8] The video received a large amount of attention online and a large number of people from Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States began watching his videos. Ojisan speaks in Japanese and English in his videos and includes captions in both languages. [3] As a fan of the Japanese rock group Bump of Chicken, Ghib Ojisan taught himself how to play the guitar using his brother's guitar. [3] Sengkang was the first place in which he showcased on YouTube the experience of living in Singapore. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The triostarted off at the same time, but Evan and Caleb wereout of Ghib's sight in just a few minutes. However, his wife pointed out that one lacking component was the chilli, which could have been a bit spicier. Born in Osaka, grew up in California, and now staying in Singapore, YouTuber Ghib Ojisan made a name for himself with videos detailing his experiences about living as a Japanese person in Singapore. Its hell living in Japan from March to June because I get allergic and sneeze every ten minutes, have itchy eyes and have continuous flow of mucus. Ghibli Ojisan For those who don't know, Ojisan is famous for his solo travel vlogs and videos of his busking experiences in Japan. This is my. Its just because he waspaiseh. . However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. When I read the comments to the video, I felt so much love and forgiveness.. They call me down-to-earth, and a Japanese YouTuber with a hilarious Singaporean mother-in-law. [1] In high school, he participated in soccer and tennis tryouts but did not make the sports teams. Before he ended the video, he thanked all his fans for their support and told them that he will probably be making more videos that arent necessarily related to travelling or playing the guitar. [4] Upon his college graduation, Ghib Ojisan worked in Japan at a manufacturer in the personnel department, an experience he did not like, so he transferred to a sales role. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [2] The Sengkang video increased the number of views and comments by threefold. 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Ghib Ojisan (; born in 1990), known also as Ghibli Ojisan or Ken, is a Japanese travel YouTuber based in Singapore.Ghib Ojisan. [2] He started the website Nekkyo Singapore to share with Japanese readers what is like to visit or live in Singapore. Boy Purposely Jammed MRT Platform Doors at Jurong East to Post Video on YouTube, There Will Soon be a Dedicated Team to Resolve Noise Disputes Between Neighbours, PM Lees Brother, Lee Hsien Yang, Considering Running for President of Spore, By 2026, All HDB Coffeeshops Will Need to Sell Budget Meals at $2.50 a Meal, Msia Shared Photos of JB-SG MRT Line Thats Reportedly on Track to be Completed by 2026. Find your niche. Ghib Ojisan speaks in Japanese and English in his videos, and includes captions in both languages, with occasional Singlish phrases that contains Mandarin and Malay. [2] After he adjusted the focus of his videos to what it is like to live in Singapore, his channel started doing better. After spending a week with Charles, one of his old classmates said he wanted to. After discussing where to settle down, they decided on Singapore. Under the programme, NSmen will be able to choose from at least six different NS FIT training activities to fulfil the required 10 sessions. On August 11, 2020, it was announced that Curley Gao was elected as the team leader of BonBon Girls 303. Below are the rewards! He then went on to stay here for two months, even though backpacking in Singapore was pretty expensive.