Satoru is such a chill guy, I really like how he went into the details of the history, exlaining the early origins of the drinking culture back into the Edo period. It's cool to get a glimpse into this.
My father wasn't a salaryman but an engineer and for about 5 years he was working for an international company and was stationed in Japan (my mother and I were with him 2 of those 5 years). He always tells me there were occasions where they would work on a bridge or mountain pass/tunnel in the more rural parts of Japan. Instead of their normal izakaya after work his Japanese coworkers would bring him along to the nearby hot springs to unwind, drink, and eat their. There was even a point during the snowy seasons that my father's boss and coworkers dragged him along to do his first ever snowboarding and enjoy an outdoor spa bath in the snow afterwards. The way my father described his Japanese boss and some of his coworkers were very similar to Satoru: chill, wise, and fun to be around with. This was a treat of a video to watch and now that I'm working I wish I got to experience the salaryman night life in Japan once like Satoru and my dad.
A "salaryman" is any white collar worker for a medium to large company. So an engineer would be a salaryman. It's actually means a hard working white collar workers - it was mostly men but I would guess today you have female salaryman.
Two of my favorite Japanese tour guides together! I first saw Shizuka and Satoru in BEFRS with Sonny, and they made some of the best Japan related videos for that channel! Glad to see Satoru back! Such a champ in Tokyo nightlife!
Nice to be a salaryman. Really enjoyed the video and funny funny. Thank you!
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The salaryman/tour guide has an incredible knowledge of Japanese food & culture expressed in an excellent English. Feel like I am siting next to my buddy in an American bar.
Wife and I are coming to Japan at the end of November for a couple of weeks -- to chill out and enjoy the Tokyo vibe! My first trip was a half-century ago in 1973, when I was lucky to have a summer Navy cruise break while in college. We're staying in Shinbashi this time, so we can walk to these eateries! We may just try out that corned beef/cheese/potato dish, and mention Japan By Food. Love your videos, and enjoyed Satoru's take on salaryman life. A couple of decades ago, I worked for a major Japanese company, and I knew that when I traveled to Japan, I would have to struggle to fight off jet lag -- while out drinking with company staff from the U.S. and Japan first night in Japan. But it was so much fun. Love the country, the people, the culture... and your adorable and oh-so-enjoyable videos (we've watched you for years, now). Dig in!
thanks for the tour link! I am planning to visit Japan for up to 2 weeks next March or April. I like how you can book a tour for half the day but still have time to do your own thing
Andy's in Yurakucho is such a relaxed place and those gyoza wings were amazing!!! Stopped by there in 2019 during the Rugby World Cup and had a blast talking Rugby with the main man himself Andy.
All the salaryman looks tired and depressed, but when you really look closely at each one of them, many of them are fun-loving people who would go out of their way to help others in need (when you ask). I love drinking with salarymen in Japan, especially the Yurakucho and Shimbashi area.
Excellent video. We are first time visiting Japan in 2024 and staying at Tokyo station. We realised very close walking distance from Tokyo station so even better!!!
Satoru-san. is a cool guy to talk to about being a salaryman. I was in awe of listening to him discuss about the culture of a salaryman. Thanks for the video Shizuka and kanpai!🍻
Ive been to Japan many times and Japan loves to drink after work .. but during work they are the most hardworking people i have seen. They worked long hours and do whatever it takes to complete the job.
You should add Satori to your staff. he can be a "salaryman" tour guide...If not, how does one gets in touch with Satori...he would make a good CEO - chief entertainment officer :)
This video alone has inspired me to check out hotels near Shimbashi and Yurakucho for my trip in 2024. Looks like good night dining/drinking options walkable from any hotel, plus easy train access to anywhere else in the city.
This is really fun, always wondered what salarymen were doing after work, esp when you see them all the time on trains, or walking around looking tired.
19:34 Oh Hoppy❤ I lived in Tokyo for a year, I loved the hoppy concept. The origins were to avoid a tax on beer. You can mix different hoppy with different shochu a lovely concept.
I liked everything about this video. The locations, the people (Shizuka is FUN, beautiful, the best), and Satoru-san was great too, very helpful and a fun guy to hang out with I'm sure. I have had a few random drinking nights under those train tracks ... miss that.
Besides your delightful personality, the thing I enjoyed most about this video is that you were able to walk unassisted in a straight line on the way to the third round 😂
New sub here! Love your channel and what an interesting concept for the video. Thanks to your channel, I truly can’t wait for my first visit to Japan next month.
I'm an American and did two corporate relationships with the Japanese. I've heard about the salarymen of Japan, but never observed in their natural habitat I was mis-informed; I thought they went drinking everyday I was a guest in Odawara about 16 years ago, but did not go out with Salarymen I enjoyed your video
Odawara is a smaller town. Also they don't go drinking everyday. It's usually salaryman of the bigger companies that go drinking. Some of these employees receive monthly allowance that can be used for relationship building drinking activities. Drinking isn't cheap and salaryman doesn't get paid a lot. So cost is a consideration.
Amazing video!!! Love this type of content with the locals. Really gives you a glimpse into the Japanese Lifestyle. Also, Saturo's English is 10/10. I would like to speak Japanese like he speaks Eng.
Satoru-san, mahalo for the explanation of Izakaya, we have so many here in Hawaii and I've heard it said so many ways, now I know the proper pronunciation and its origin. So Cool!
Satoru is such a chill guy, I really like how he went into the details of the history, exlaining the early origins of the drinking culture back into the Edo period. It's cool to get a glimpse into this.
He is super knowledgeable!
satoru is a gigachang! 💯
tell this guy to start a buisness were he takes foreigners out once every now and then
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Really cool
His command of English is unbelievable, the interaction between you two are great! Love the show
Pretty sure he spent some time in America, possibly grew up there. He even has a distinct American accent.
Yours is, too!
You made three mistakes in your post. I will give you an actual whale if you can tell me what they are.
Hey has a unique way of talking. Just realized he sounds like Jet Li in interviews. The way and cadence with which he laughs. Very warm
Even better interaction than with Sonny Side?
My father wasn't a salaryman but an engineer and for about 5 years he was working for an international company and was stationed in Japan (my mother and I were with him 2 of those 5 years). He always tells me there were occasions where they would work on a bridge or mountain pass/tunnel in the more rural parts of Japan. Instead of their normal izakaya after work his Japanese coworkers would bring him along to the nearby hot springs to unwind, drink, and eat their. There was even a point during the snowy seasons that my father's boss and coworkers dragged him along to do his first ever snowboarding and enjoy an outdoor spa bath in the snow afterwards.
The way my father described his Japanese boss and some of his coworkers were very similar to Satoru: chill, wise, and fun to be around with. This was a treat of a video to watch and now that I'm working I wish I got to experience the salaryman night life in Japan once like Satoru and my dad.
What a great experience your dad had!
An engineer is still a salaryman. Unless you run your own business.
He is a salaryman
A "salaryman" is any white collar worker for a medium to large company. So an engineer would be a salaryman.
It's actually means a hard working white collar workers - it was mostly men but I would guess today you have female salaryman.
Eat their whatnow
Cannot believe this channel doesn’t have more subscribers
So interesting and professional 😊
Cheers from San Diego California 🇺🇸
Cheers! Thank you for your support!
I was thinking the same thing every time I watch these videos.
Satoru is a great guide to izakaya culture. I'd drink with him, any time.
And so full of knowledge!
The host is so smiley. I love it!
I discovered Shizuka through Sonny.
I'm so smitten. 😍 She's so pleasant. To look at and her personality too. Simply perfect! 🥰
She is gorgeous 😊
Satoru was such a gem in this video I learnt so much! 🤩
He really is!
This guy is a legend! What a great host, and a subject matter expert
Two of my favorite Japanese tour guides together! I first saw Shizuka and Satoru in BEFRS with Sonny, and they made some of the best Japan related videos for that channel! Glad to see Satoru back! Such a champ in Tokyo nightlife!
Couldn't agree more!
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chill guy...you were a great match to go experience a pleasant evening and make friends...
Wow, this dude's got the inside knowledge, love it.
He knows all the cool spots!
When Satoru says he will show some in-depth culture and Shizuka replies that she loves drinking you know it's gonna be a fun episode.
I would love to have a beer with Satoru. Such a well spoken and mannered person that is so knowledgable. Loved this video!
Nothing beats a 🍺 and 🥟 after work 😊. We really enjoyed watching this video!❤👍
You got that right!
Love the vibes of simpler old school Japanese restaurants… those restaurants at Ginza Corridor are newer, more modern and fancy looking
We want retro!
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Satoru’s English is perfect! That’s surprising!
Kool guest. He's a natural... and Shizuka, gracious - as always 🙂
Shizuka! We need more of Salaryman episode. It’s so much fun ❤🤩 and we eager to know how Salarywoman’s night would be?!
Nice to be a salaryman. Really enjoyed the video and funny funny. Thank you!
The salaryman/tour guide has an incredible knowledge of Japanese food & culture expressed in an excellent English. Feel like I am siting next to my buddy in an American bar.
Is great to see him again,
Last was with Sunny now with her,
The social community is huge.
Wife and I are coming to Japan at the end of November for a couple of weeks -- to chill out and enjoy the Tokyo vibe! My first trip was a half-century ago in 1973, when I was lucky to have a summer Navy cruise break while in college. We're staying in Shinbashi this time, so we can walk to these eateries! We may just try out that corned beef/cheese/potato dish, and mention Japan By Food. Love your videos, and enjoyed Satoru's take on salaryman life. A couple of decades ago, I worked for a major Japanese company, and I knew that when I traveled to Japan, I would have to struggle to fight off jet lag -- while out drinking with company staff from the U.S. and Japan first night in Japan. But it was so much fun. Love the country, the people, the culture... and your adorable and oh-so-enjoyable videos (we've watched you for years, now). Dig in!
Satoru-chan is sssooo great at explaining and you are such a great host, so happy I have finally found you two!
San*
I really enjoyed this take on the salary Man culture by Satoru, and yummy food. Great work, cheers, Muffy from Oz ( Australia)
I just come here for Shizuka 👸
Also, Satoru is a cool dude - he'd be an awesome person to be around 🙌
OMG WE NEED MORE SATORU SAN!!!! Proper uncle vibes
We want him back!
Satoru has found a new career. Bring visitors for the salaryman experience. Great video.
I lived and worked a short walk from Yurakucho for several years, more than ten years ago. This brings back lots of wonderful memories!
interesting story I did not know this existed great culture looks fun love the vid
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for the tour link! I am planning to visit Japan for up to 2 weeks next March or April. I like how you can book a tour for half the day but still have time to do your own thing
one of the best episodes ive seenon the working class in Japan
We are so happy to hear that!
Andy's in Yurakucho is such a relaxed place and those gyoza wings were amazing!!! Stopped by there in 2019 during the Rugby World Cup and had a blast talking Rugby with the main man himself Andy.
We loved it!
All the salaryman looks tired and depressed, but when you really look closely at each one of them, many of them are fun-loving people who would go out of their way to help others in need (when you ask). I love drinking with salarymen in Japan, especially the Yurakucho and Shimbashi area.
Glad to hear that!
did you check every salaryman in japan ? i'm sure at least one is not tired and depressed
Excellent video. We are first time visiting Japan in 2024 and staying at Tokyo station. We realised very close walking distance from Tokyo station so even better!!!
Satoru-san. is a cool guy to talk to about being a salaryman. I was in awe of listening to him discuss about the culture of a salaryman. Thanks for the video Shizuka and kanpai!🍻
Ive been to Japan many times and Japan loves to drink after work .. but during work they are the most hardworking people i have seen. They worked long hours and do whatever it takes to complete the job.
You should add Satori to your staff. he can be a "salaryman" tour guide...If not, how does one gets in touch with Satori...he would make a good CEO - chief entertainment officer :)
You will be able to find him on byFood.com soon!
Pretty fun, thank you for taking us along!
This guy is good, he prepared his stuffs thoroughly.
This video alone has inspired me to check out hotels near Shimbashi and Yurakucho for my trip in 2024. Looks like good night dining/drinking options walkable from any hotel, plus easy train access to anywhere else in the city.
I first saw Satoru on Sonnys channel! Im glad to see he's still doing well! Great video!
Helluva show! So appreciated. Info alone spewed by the gentle man is amazing. Cheers! Kam-pay!
Great video. All the different foods and drinks. Saturo is a cool dude. The young ladies' voice would drive me nuts by the end of the night tho :)
Thank you for the great episode, the atmosphere in those smaller places seemed amazing.
Amazing smile! What a perfect video that is both educational and entertaining!!!!
Excellent description box which I wish more Tubers would be. Great video too. I just Subscribed!!!
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks!! Learnt a lot from this episode! Satoru-san is definitely a great drinking buddy!!
One of the best episodes ever! You broke the typical usual routine. Loved it. 😊
It's really cool to see nice people in Japan especially towards someone who isn't fully Japanese I know when I was there I had some struggles
This is really fun, always wondered what salarymen were doing after work, esp when you see them all the time on trains, or walking around looking tired.
You will most likely find them in izakayas:D
One of the best videos about japanese culture and food I ve ever seen and believe me I've seen a lot of them!
I so loved this video wish i was with you guys drinking
I really like those little places! The food and drinks all looked amazing!
They were so nice!
19:34 Oh Hoppy❤ I lived in Tokyo for a year, I loved the hoppy concept. The origins were to avoid a tax on beer. You can mix different hoppy with different shochu a lovely concept.
Keep doing the Kampai, I'm sat here drinking your health each time !!
I appreciate the salaryman's good English very much.
Looks fun will be in Nippon in a month from now may visit some of your stops. Thank You. Great job.
I like this mate, he's so cool! And I like "Japan by Food" - really well made videos
I enjoyed watching it. Will definitely try it in Tokyo on a weekday.
A salary man in Japan has always something to teach. Great video 👏👏👏
So true!
Satoru rocks! What a great guy!
Thanks for the information! This is so fun to watch and yet hungry at the same time 😆
Loved Satoru-san. You guys should do a series with him if possible.
Yes, I really love this episode.
Wow! Satoru hosted Sonny Side on BEFRS a few years back. He’s a great guy!
He was super fun to hang out with!
Walk by places like these but was always intimidated. A food tour is a great entry
Please check out our salaryman tours on byFood.com!
I liked everything about this video. The locations, the people (Shizuka is FUN, beautiful, the best), and Satoru-san was great too, very helpful and a fun guy to hang out with I'm sure. I have had a few random drinking nights under those train tracks ... miss that.
Wow! We really appreciate that!
You guys need to do this tours so others can also experience your adventures!!
Working on it!
I’ve been in Japan near Tokyo for 18 years and still learned some useful stuff here. Fun and informative. We’ll done!
Besides your delightful personality, the thing I enjoyed most about this video is that you were able to walk unassisted in a straight line on the way to the third round 😂
Shizuka's got skillsss!
And in heels! 😉😛
I am enjoying this episode. The food your eating in the Izakaya are the kind of food that I want to eat.
It was impeccable!
New sub here!
Love your channel and what an interesting concept for the video. Thanks to your channel, I truly can’t wait for my first visit to Japan next month.
I quite liked the "having a nap on the Yamanote Line/loop" idea, I'm going to have to try it... 😎
Thanks for the episode, evocative+informative 🙏
14:25 Shizuka and the poster girl look same!
Love the channel, makes me want to travel to Japan to try it for myself :) yum
Please come!
Very fun video. Makes me want to hang out with you all. How about an evening with a Hawaiian Musician named Ian Shiroma? Should be fun.
I'm an American and did two corporate relationships with the Japanese.
I've heard about the salarymen of Japan, but never observed in their natural habitat
I was mis-informed; I thought they went drinking everyday
I was a guest in Odawara about 16 years ago, but did not go out with Salarymen
I enjoyed your video
Odawara is a smaller town. Also they don't go drinking everyday. It's usually salaryman of the bigger companies that go drinking.
Some of these employees receive monthly allowance that can be used for relationship building drinking activities.
Drinking isn't cheap and salaryman doesn't get paid a lot. So cost is a consideration.
Great additional context on salaryman life! Thank you. Is Satoru retired?
I am surprised how good Satoru english is.. JOZU!!
I liked the content so much, that I clicked the like button twice.
Click agaaaain!
@@JapanbyFood Ai-Yah, then I will have to watch the video again.
lol sarcasm!
Amazing video!!! Love this type of content with the locals. Really gives you a glimpse into the Japanese Lifestyle. Also, Saturo's English is 10/10. I would like to speak Japanese like he speaks Eng.
looks really fun - I learnt about I zakaya meaning - nice one
Great, great video! Would love to experience a night like this!
Was in Japan in may and this wonderful video made me want to get back there ASAP
Love your content!! His English is very good lol, also I love his history lesson, and I didn’t know. Salaryman was a thing 😂😂
I wanna see more videos of this gentelman
Satoru-san, mahalo for the explanation of Izakaya, we have so many here in Hawaii and I've heard it said so many ways, now I know the proper pronunciation and its origin. So Cool!
Always find it hard to navigate Tokyo but glad to find this video with your recommendations! Shall visit them on my next business trip!
Great guy and great host
Love these series; keep up the good work Shizuka! :)
Glad you like them!
Came here from BEFRS a few years ago and wow, this channel has grown. Congrats!
I would really love to see more of Satoru-san. He seems like a great guy, good company.
Luckily she can drink if not wouldn't be fun. Thanks for sharing the location too!
Wow this would be a great life without the working part! I love the spots you hit, and Satoru seems like a cool guy to chill with!
What a wonderful video with two wonderful persons! Love Japan
I could watch eating with Satoru on a regular basis.
Loved this episode. I’d love to just tag along & enjoy the food, drink & atmosphere. Love from New Zealand.
he speaks very good English with almost unnoticeable accent. cool cool cool!
I love this channel, it is so good. Makes me wanted to visit Japan soon :)