Can we make it back home?

PewDiePie| 00:24:48|Mar 24, 2026
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Explains the Tanabata practice of writing wishes on bamboo and decorating it, comparing it to a Christmas tree like display.

A wholesome, fast-paced family day in Japan with Tanabata wishes, climbing FUN, a cinema debut, and candid tech-sponsor interludes.

Summary

PewDiePie and family dive into a sun-soaked weekend in Japan, celebrating Tanabata by crafting bamboo wishes and sharing the charm of local customs. Felix injects playful energy while Bern and Bian explore everything from a first cinema experience to a bouldering session that proves two-year-olds can conquer walls too. The vlog alternates between light-hearted family moments—ranging from delicious outdoor meals to sunset train-spotting—to more chaotic scenes like a sudden subway of festival vibes and a surprising flood of manholes. Along the way, they revisit the everyday tech grind, with Felix praising NordVPN for protecting online privacy while lampooning the nostalgia of free subscriptions. The family also collaborates on an interactive night market vibe, complete with festival ice cream, tiny fireworks, and a sense that summer in Japan is officially in full swing. A sponsored key moment for Incogn adds a data-privacy pivot, reminding viewers that personal information isn’t free in the digital age. Throughout, the video keeps a warm, candid rhythm, anchored by Bian’s adorable milestones and the parents’ steady, supportive narration. The result is a cheerful, scattershot snapshot of family life on the road, with a few practical takeaways about travel, safety, and privacy woven in. Felix closes with a practical reminder to check out sponsor links and keep the adventure going, even when the day throws a curveball.

Key Takeaways

  • Tanabata festival basics: bamboo with written wishes is a common sight on Japanese streets and homes during the summer festival season.
  • Ben and Bian experience a child-friendly cinema on Bian’s birthday, marking a milestone as a family activity in a new country.
  • NordVPN is pitched as a practical privacy tool, with claims about protecting data on public Wi‑Fi and on home networks, plus a promotional offer.
  • The family attempts bouldering and other outdoor activities, highlighting early climbing progress and the value of shared family activities for a toddler.
  • Festival moments include matsuri vibes, ice cream handouts, and tiny home fireworks, illustrating how local culture adds texture to travel.
  • Sponsored segments introduce Incogn for data privacy, emphasizing the effort to remove private data from the web and offering a 60% discount.
  • The vlog blends everyday chaos (flooded manholes, traffic) with intimate family moments, reinforcing that imperfect days still yield memorable family memories.

Who Is This For?

Essential viewing for families traveling with toddlers, or fans of PewDiePie who want a lighthearted, real-life slice of life in Japan, with practical notes on kid-friendly activities and privacy endorsements.

Notable Quotes

"Thank you, Bern. You can write your own wish."
Illustrates the Tanabata activity and the informal, playful tone of the day.
"The manholes were exploding. I've never seen Wow."
Captures the surprising chaos of the Japan trip and the family's candid reaction.
"NordVPN... I stand genuinely stand by."
Felix emphasizes trust in the sponsor while relating to online privacy.
"It's the cake from the book. That's so fun."
A sweet, family-centric moment highlighting Bian’s birthday celebration.
"Let's keep going with the video."
Transition line that marks sponsor integration and continuity of the vlog flow.

Questions This Video Answers

  • What is the Tanabata festival and how is it celebrated in Japan?
  • How did PewDiePie celebrate his child’s birthday in Japan in this vlog?
  • What are the pros and cons of NordVPN for travelers and remote workers?
  • How can families incorporate bouldering and other activities into toddler-friendly trips?
  • What privacy services does PewDiePie promote and how do they work?
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Full Transcript
[Music] We're going to sit down and have some kakugori in the park. It's so funny cuz we have some free time without beer, but you're still like, "Ah, if was he could have gone there and he could chin chin chin chin. Bern, what are you doing with that? Today is habata in Japan where you take you take a bamboo and you put you write down your wish on a piece of paper and you decorate it on the bamboo. Kind of like a Christmas tree. Now that I think about it, a wishmiss bamboo tree. You prepared them. That's so cute. They're really pretty. Tonabata. You usually see them on shopping streets uh or people hang them outside their house and stuff like that. It's I think uh it's like a kindergarten activity too probably. Do you think Japanese spirits speak English or do we have to Oh my god. Thank you, Bern. You can write your own wish. This is going to be so pretty. Happy birthday. Yes. The best goal. All right, let's see the score. MVP. Dragon Lord. No, I got MVP. But you were close. Three goals, girl. The plot thickens. It's insane. Now it landed. Oh, it's so pretty. Oh, if you can land on the Wait for it. What do I do now? Is it chilling? Okay, good. Look. We out of the We got other stuff right now. Look. Ready? You don't need shoes right now. Oh, I landed right away. That's cute. Good thing you got your shoes. Oh my goodness. What happened, Ben? Was there an Oh, what happened? Oh, no. He explained everything. I understand. Look, it's got a little a little guy. It's a mountain. Um, not now. If you watch my videos recently, uh, you've seen that I hate subscriptions. 20 bucks for 100 gig. I don't think so. I'm not going to pay you to hold my data hostage forever. Not happening. And I replace all my subscriptions with my self-host on Steam Day. But there were some services that are just generally too good to run for free. The number one, of course, being NordVPN. I've tried free VPNs. They are terrible. 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You get a huge bonus on a two-year plan with a four additional months bonus for free. It's a great deal. Take advantage of it because NorVPN is a product that I use. And even if it's a subscription, it's a cheap and crude service that I stand genuinely stand by. So, I'm proud to promote NordVPN, a privacy respecting company that keeps you safe online. That's nordvpn.com/piepie. Make sure to check out the link in the description to get the the bonus deal. Let's keep going with the video. 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 4 So close. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. A Well, I guess that one. That was far be. That one's very far. One, two, three, four, four, four. Oh, it's flooded. Wow. I've never seen that. Whoa. We're driving this way. Holy moly. What the heck happened? Jeez. Oh my gosh. Oh my goodness. We were just taking our time chilling at the restaurant and then we realized there's this havoc. It went into my knees just on the street. I don't know if we're going to make it back. We'll drive slow and safe. But even the what is it called? The manholes were exploding. I've never seen Wow. And we're not even going on the left side. From back. He's back. Wow. Oh, he wants to go right away. You invited all my friends. There you go. Yes. Yeah. Who's going to go bouldering? Yes. Yes. Rubble behind. Barely any help. Rubble. It's lunch break already. Bye-bye. They give you a pin again. Yes. Well done. So, they have these like mini movies at the cinema for younger kids. We thought it'd be fun for Bian to experience his very first cinema on his birthday since he's two. There's an Aaman movie. Bian got a little present, too. Aam the legend. They killed my father. What's he doing? It's finished, man. He's ready to go. I think I really like that. Oh, okay. We're going to have to put them closer. Ready? You got it, Ben. One more try. Blow really hard. we got to lit up again. So, Mia made this cake from this kids book. Is it good? It's the cake from the book. That's so fun. You don't know how lucky you are, Vern. Cake. Yes, but this is a fake cake. This is a real cake. Delicious cake. Bern is over tired. So, he refused to sleep and started crying. And we're really He's still awake. No. Goodness. It's going to be a while. Going on a bike ride to calm him down and hopefully he'll actually sleep. I feel like a lot of parents have done this. Maybe they go on a car or something. If nothing else works, this is the first time we have to do it. You melt. But still likes my hair. I don't know why. What's up? We're in Zabuai. Going to have a little lunch date. We got our own escalator. A million yen. That better be a sword make crafted from the That's crazy. We're looking at furniture for our possible new house. The house is definite. She wants those lights. And this is the table. We are at this park and there's a bajillion dragon flies. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Now you see them. There's one. [Laughter] All right. All right. All right. Look at us matching. And even mama, whenever I wear these pants, I have to go where I be. Sweden. All right. You want to go to He wants to go to family morning. That's fair enough. That's so cute. We are in somewhere Tunashima. We're going to go bouldering. Good. Nice. Nice. Uh, good try. Next time. You got a beard? Yeah. You put your foot there. That's really good. Wow. He's so strong. He's so strong. Oh, and your foot. Yes, they take. Can I also chuck? Can I get Oh my gosh, that is the cutest thing ever. Cute. Oh my. Are you the cutest in the whole world? I think so. You do. It's cute. You got enough chalk, buddy. You got enough chalk. You got it. Come on. Come on. You got it. Yeah. Nice. Well done. Great job. Did you see that, Bang? Wasn't mama so cool? Yay! He's such a gentle boy. Are you g are you giving too much? It's Sunday morning. We're going to the pool. There's a communal pool here, but you have to get there kind of early. What do you think, Bren? Do you want to hold this? He was crying for the first 10 minutes, but then he loved it. It was so cute seeing him play with everyone. It's just so hot in Japan now. So, it's so nice that they have these pools. Ah, feel refreshed. Got to get my Wilsons. Matia has packed us a bento. We're going to a park to enjoy it for dinner. I can't wait. I'm so excited. Such a good idea. We're train spotting heaven here. We're going to catch the sunset. It would be so nice. Hello, train. So, we got for me because it looks spicy for Bernie. Here you go. Those are Hey, do those. You got ice cream. Yay. Homemade cookies. Wow. Well, Ben, you're level 100 mom today. You even iced them. Yeah, of course. I'm so excited. Food just tastes better outdoor and its already good. This feels like Japan magic homemade cookies. That's really good. This is the most goatated ice cream of all time. I can't believe I said goatated. It's so good. Thank you. It got dark so fast. That was amazing. 10 out of 10. I feel so good right now. What a perfect Sunday uh summer evening. Summer is officially here. It is extremely hot. And we're going out for lunch, some for sushi, and we're going to print some family photos. I am taking the little guy. We're going bouldering. I can't really let him out of my sight. So, I don't know if I'm actually able to climb, but if Bang gets to work out, he showed so much progress from the first and second time that he went. So, we'll see how it goes. I can tell he's excited to be here. That's good. That makes me happy that you're happy to be here. Let's put up your shoes. You got it. I'm so proud of you, Bian. You did so well. I got a headache, so I didn't climb, but that's totally fine. He did so well. I'm so proud of you. 2 years old and climbing. That's crazy. I think it's more fun as a family, but I'm just really glad we can go just me and Ben as well. Twinkle, twinkle Beetle is scared for his life. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. Gentle. Yeah, gentle. Yeah, it was good. What's he doing on your shoe? What's that on your shoe, Gar? Ah, it's going. I love how fearless kids are with bugs cuz it's like clearly we're taught to freak out from them. Oh, thank you. Maybe we should let him go. Oh, bye bye. Today is actually matsuri in our local temple. Maybe it's like for everyone. I have no idea actually. Show me. Show me. Show me. Show me. Show me. Show me. Show me. Find me more like this. Do you hear the festival? It's night and it's matsuri. They're going to hand out ice cream in 10 minutes. I feel like he knows something special is going on. Yeah. What? I don't see it. I don't see it yet. He noticed. we got these like home fireworks. I love fireworks. We'll see how these are. I don't know what it's going to do. Nice. You want more of that one? Okay. My my wow. I'm hiding in the wilderness to tell you about today's sponsor, Incogn. Thousands of companies are collecting your private data. They got stuff like your full name, address, phone number. 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