I’m 71 and Japanese. 11 Things I Removed to Make My Home Safer After 60

At 71, I’ve learned that a comfortable home is not about owning more — it’s about removing what makes everyday life harder, more cluttered, or less safe. In this video, I’m sharing 11 things I chose to remove from my home after 60 to create a safer, calmer, and easier living space. These are ordinary household items and habits many people keep for years without realizing how they can create unnecessary obstacles, clutter, or risk as we get older. Inspired by practical Japanese living, this isn’t about creating an empty home or throwing away everything you own. It’s about becoming more intentional with your surroundings so your home supports you instead of working against you. Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, 70s, or helping an aging parent simplify their home, these ideas can help you think differently about what deserves to stay. A simpler home can mean fewer things to maintain, easier movement, less visual stress, and more room for the things that genuinely matter. #JapaneseLiving #SimpleLiving #Decluttering #LifeAfter60 #SeniorLiving #AgingWell #HomeSafety #JapaneseLifestyle #MinimalistLiving #HealthyAging