@KingKogi OMG HOKKAIDO ❤ I am loving the look of Akita (I would move there if I could) ❤ I also am obsessed with the NAMAHAGE 👹 Like I am with Tanuki's 😅 LOL I should just say Japan obsessed 🥰
Hey Martina, maybe you might not read this message but im going to put it out there anyways. I just want to say how much your videos helped me to feel alive again. You have come out of such hard situations in life and its trully inspiring to believe in having that aw for life again. It helped me see the world in a positive light, to want to have that spice for living. You have inspired me so much to bring in that greatness into my life even with all the challenges life throws at us. You are a slice of light and shine ❤
@@JD-de5mq I have read you message, and thank you for sharing! It truly brings me happiness to hear that my weird little adventures, perspective on the world, and the continued building of ladders (despite the poop life has scooped onto me) has been able to have a positive impact
I know that you have EDS and use mobility aids. But it is still so incredibly kind for you to inform us that it is wheelchair accessible. It should be the standard everywhere. Thank you Martina
I have to disagree, it didn't ruin the video (love your work Martina!! 💕), but it made it hard for me to focus, I found it irritating and distracting. Not sure how else you could video it though so 🤷♀️ it's fine
Lol there used to be a mama moose that brought her babies to scratch on the swing set in my dads backyard, the thing was like 10ft tall and the babies would reach the top of the A-frame...massive things!
YUBA IS SO TASTY! And you can buy it dried at different Asian markets, and you can rehydrate it and fry it (like a breaded cutlet) and it’s amazing at texture
@@KingKogi OHHH!! Now that you describe it this way, I realize that I've had it from Chinese supermarkets, literally translated as "tofu skin." It is 💯 but I had no idea there was a hot pot version available (which makes sense, given how it's made) ✨
This is giving me the same happy and comforting feeling from when I started watching you in Korea many years ago. You’re one of the best creators on here Martina.
I’ve never been a huge tofu person, but I LOVE yuba! Always love seeing you roaming around the streets of Kyoto!! Glad you got your Yuba/tofu experience 😁
I highly recommend a Hakka Chinese dish. It's basically pieces of tofu with a slit filled with herbed minced pork, and then pan-fried on both sides in a soy-based sauce...🤤🤤🤤 Best tofu I've ever had!
YES! I have been trying to convey to my partner that tofu is an amazing food that can be incredibly versatile. If this video doesn't convince them, I don't think anything can! heehee. Also, I love your editing style: whenever I watch your videos, it feels like I'm there with the world's funniest and nicest tour guide. Thanks Martina!
Love ya, Martina! Lilac is your colour with your pretty blond hair! I looove herons and that one made me think of The Boy and the Heron Ghibli - what a bonkers film that was hehe awesome as ever though. And a beaver sighting in Canada would be amazing!! Hopefully you can show us some! :) Have you seen bears in the wild anywhere you've lived?
Your videos force me to sit(/slow/stop) down, enjoy the moment and calm right down. Thank you for your special style of videos. God bless you, Martina 💕.
😲 I finally got a trivia question right! I knew the Korean word for tofu! YAY Okay back to getting every single question wrong 😅 Not finished watching yet but awesome video as always!
I am so ready for an adventure in tofu land!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. My favorite part of the meal you shared was the bubbling sounds! It was so relaxing and somewhat like the sound of a witches brew bubbling. And then you said the soy milk skin was yuba, and I thought is that the same as the name of the witch in Spirited Away? Yuba? no ... memory kicked in, its Yubaba.Also The streets were delightful and the title thumbnail was a joy. And the AIRSHIP at the end!!!!! So many feels, so much joy. Thank you Martina! This was such a lovely offering. May the beavers appear for you in Canada!
My favorite way to prepare tofu is to freeze it, thaw it and then press all the water out of it. The ice makes it expand a little bit and creates a more spongy tofu. Then I bake it instead of frying it. It literally soaks up sauce like a sponge.
Love your videos Martina I have been a long time fan and your content still brings me so much joy I watch them in full and then when im busy doing things around the house or going to sleep I put on older ones 🥰
I know that spot! I've never been in the restaurant, but the fountain down that alleyways always a lovely quiet spot to sit and get away from the crowds in that street. Gotta put it on my to-eat list now!
I’m so so so glad to see you roaming Japan again and making such lovely content! I have been watching your vids since around 2015 and they’re so comforting! Thanks for what you do!!
Thank you so much! I drew the galaxy myself on Procreate on my ipad. Those who joined as channel members (Crewmates or Explorers) got it as a phone and wallpaper for one of the perks. I love making wallpapers
always so wonderful to learn so much about japanese food while watching martina's videos! thank u martina for showing me new things from around the world x
That looks so yummy! Of cranes and beavers...one day you should travel to Prague to hang out with the Honest Guides, and film the nutrias (fake beavers)! A fun thought...
I've always loved your videos! I've been watching since the first K pop music Monday!lol its always a comforting and reassuring to see a new video its always so fun to watch! Since I've been watching forever it's like seeing an old friend again and hanging out for a bit! thanks for all your videos past, present and future! love ya Martina! your the best!
Ahhh I’d kill for you to have your own food and travel show 😭 I’m always so excited for your content (and it inevitably makes me hungry haha)! ❤ I may not have tofu in my fridge..but leftover pizza counts, right?? 😅
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon...that was an amazing reference!! XD And your thumbnail recreation is spot on. I just love your way of thinking and your creativity.
Went to the Fitzroy Harbor National Park this weekend and there was a deer just wandering though the camp early morning :) Canada has some magical animals too!
Funny about cranes is I see them all the time from Florida! We have Sandhill cranes here, and there's a little man-made pond behind my house where a lot of them like to gather.
Ive been watching the Olympics all day so i haven't been on TH-cam. I was so excited to see that you posted a video that I squealed! Hope you are doing well.....I've missed seeing you here.❤😊
Thanks for asking! Been a bit low with my finger still being numb from an unknown pinched nerve, and just adjusting to Canada, but I'm floating on and building ladders. How you been?
Aw that's a lot but I'm glad you're building ladders and getting through it ❤️ I've been good thanks, work has been hectic but I'm about to take a break soon so I'm looking forward to that 😆
I love all kinds of tofu and make many recipes at home. Yes, it can be bland, but if you know how to treat it, it's amazing! Mapo Tofu and sesame deep fried tofu are my favorites! I also love inari sushi!
Hey Martina, been following you for a while since you lived in Korea! Just wanted to comment and say I enjoyed this video, love the editing, style, pacing, feels like you've really found your pace and style with this channel! ✨ Keep up the good work, love it! 😊
YESSSSS. I'm not much of an adventurous eater and am super squicky about seafood (I still eat meat) but if tofu is on the menu or a protein option, I'm getting it. I cook with it all the time. This place is seems AMAZING. Maybe there's hope for me after all if ever I find myself in Japan! 🥰
I have never been afraid of tofu. I will agree the superior product is right at the source though. Hooray, I’ll have to watch the complete King Kogi guide to Japan video when it uploads. I got the parody right away. I’ve only seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon once but I do remember it vividly, and the poster is iconic.
Ohh we are still being blessed with Japan travel videos. 🙏🏼
Oh don't think I wasn't a busy beaver in my last 6 months in Japan. I have my MASSIVE Hokkaido roadtrip to share, Kanazawa, and more!
@@KingKogi AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥰 Do you know the type of oil used for the deep frying of tempura?
Whooooo🎉 excited @@KingKogi
@KingKogi OMG HOKKAIDO ❤ I am loving the look of Akita (I would move there if I could) ❤ I also am obsessed with the NAMAHAGE 👹 Like I am with Tanuki's 😅 LOL I should just say Japan obsessed 🥰
@@KingKogi LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO
it’s not often you see a 10/10 thumbnail. this video has a 10/10 thumbnail.
Hey Martina, maybe you might not read this message but im going to put it out there anyways. I just want to say how much your videos helped me to feel alive again. You have come out of such hard situations in life and its trully inspiring to believe in having that aw for life again. It helped me see the world in a positive light, to want to have that spice for living. You have inspired me so much to bring in that greatness into my life even with all the challenges life throws at us. You are a slice of light and shine ❤
@@JD-de5mq I have read you message, and thank you for sharing! It truly brings me happiness to hear that my weird little adventures, perspective on the world, and the continued building of ladders (despite the poop life has scooped onto me) has been able to have a positive impact
Love the crouching tiger reference.
YAY!!! Thank you for getting that!
I know that you have EDS and use mobility aids. But it is still so incredibly kind for you to inform us that it is wheelchair accessible. It should be the standard everywhere. Thank you Martina
Those thick bubbly sounds and the small rattle of the food cooking is like ASMR quality that I could fall asleep to.
Good to know, it was a lot of audio correction for this video haha
@@KingKogi It was amazing. It added to the ambiance without drowning you out or being distracting, at least for me
I have to disagree, it didn't ruin the video (love your work Martina!! 💕), but it made it hard for me to focus, I found it irritating and distracting. Not sure how else you could video it though so 🤷♀️ it's fine
We have missed you Martina and Dan.
Crowded Temple Hidden Tofu ....LOL
Get it!?
shout out to the man in the yukata at 10:26 they look very nice
the hype dance was very goblin
i appreciated that you got goblin hype over tofu
This is why you don’t check TH-cam before you’re about to put down your phone for the evening…I’m locked in!
Haha on no sorry!
Dammit woman you making me hungry before bed again!
Martina, you bring such a smile to my face! Always happy to see you and your videos!!
Thanks for saying that, you've made my day!
@@KingKogi well I'm glad to hear that because you made mine too!
Hehe my duo lingo lessons came in handy 😆 one of the few times I answered the trivia questions with confidence
The owl is always watching you
Lol there used to be a mama moose that brought her babies to scratch on the swing set in my dads backyard, the thing was like 10ft tall and the babies would reach the top of the A-frame...massive things!
Dino Animals
Ugh these videos are basically the only reason why I still watch TH-cam ✨
🥹 well gosh, thank you very much
King Kogi returns!!!
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HERE! Editing in the darkness... haha
As a tofu fanatic, I can't believe I haven't had yuba yet!! On my wishlist to-do.
And the thumbnail is chef's kiss.
YUBA IS SO TASTY! And you can buy it dried at different Asian markets, and you can rehydrate it and fry it (like a breaded cutlet) and it’s amazing at texture
@@KingKogi OHHH!! Now that you describe it this way, I realize that I've had it from Chinese supermarkets, literally translated as "tofu skin." It is 💯 but I had no idea there was a hot pot version available (which makes sense, given how it's made) ✨
The bubbling and steam makes me feel like I’m there. I love tofu. Food looks amazing!
The sound of the bubbling is so soothing 😅😂❤
high school me from 12 years ago is just so grounded now watching martina's travel videos 🥹☺️
9:59 - Nope, that's a Heron. 😄
thank you, was looking if someone else noticed to correct :D
This is giving me the same happy and comforting feeling from when I started watching you in Korea many years ago. You’re one of the best creators on here Martina.
The sound of the soymilk boiling is funky and silly and soothing at the same time. Martina, you should sample it on a lofi beat
I’ve never been a huge tofu person, but I LOVE yuba! Always love seeing you roaming around the streets of Kyoto!! Glad you got your Yuba/tofu experience 😁
Out and about in your hood!
I highly recommend a Hakka Chinese dish. It's basically pieces of tofu with a slit filled with herbed minced pork, and then pan-fried on both sides in a soy-based sauce...🤤🤤🤤 Best tofu I've ever had!
Kogiちゃん、いつも日本を楽しんでくれてありがとう。福島にも来てね♡案内します。
YES! I have been trying to convey to my partner that tofu is an amazing food that can be incredibly versatile. If this video doesn't convince them, I don't think anything can! heehee. Also, I love your editing style: whenever I watch your videos, it feels like I'm there with the world's funniest and nicest tour guide. Thanks Martina!
Agh! I am busy out and about, can hardly wait to get home and watch this. Yeee! Missed you Martina
Thank you. I love your videos!
Thanks so much!
@@KingKogi I look forward you seeing yur new videos. I'll even rewatch older ones.
Yasssss. Missed you🎉❤🫧
The food looks delicious 🤤 I can't wait for the day I'm able to actually go to these places and try the food 😆
Love ya, Martina! Lilac is your colour with your pretty blond hair! I looove herons and that one made me think of The Boy and the Heron Ghibli - what a bonkers film that was hehe awesome as ever though. And a beaver sighting in Canada would be amazing!! Hopefully you can show us some! :) Have you seen bears in the wild anywhere you've lived?
Your videos force me to sit(/slow/stop) down, enjoy the moment and calm right down. Thank you for your special style of videos. God bless you, Martina 💕.
😲 I finally got a trivia question right! I knew the Korean word for tofu! YAY
Okay back to getting every single question wrong 😅
Not finished watching yet but awesome video as always!
Your videos are so therapeutic.
Great skillz on that thumbnail! Way to go Martina 🤠
I am so ready for an adventure in tofu land!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. My favorite part of the meal you shared was the bubbling sounds! It was so relaxing and somewhat like the sound of a witches brew bubbling. And then you said the soy milk skin was yuba, and I thought is that the same as the name of the witch in Spirited Away? Yuba? no ... memory kicked in, its Yubaba.Also The streets were delightful and the title thumbnail was a joy. And the AIRSHIP at the end!!!!! So many feels, so much joy. Thank you Martina! This was such a lovely offering. May the beavers appear for you in Canada!
I love your videos! Thank you for continuing to share. You bring happiness and light to people's lives.
My favorite way to prepare tofu is to freeze it, thaw it and then press all the water out of it. The ice makes it expand a little bit and creates a more spongy tofu. Then I bake it instead of frying it. It literally soaks up sauce like a sponge.
Such a neat tip, thank you so much. I currently have two tubes of Korean, soft tofu in the freezer, didn’t get the chance to eat them.
OMG a TOFU VIDEO!!!!! THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤
Amazing video as always!
YAY! Happy to hear~
Love your videos Martina I have been a long time fan and your content still brings me so much joy I watch them in full and then when im busy doing things around the house or going to sleep I put on older ones 🥰
Yay! Martina my friend. Where have you been loca?! Jk 😂 Love the crouching tiger hidden dragon reference 👍
LOL I want that Jacob quote on a shirt so badly
@@KingKogi right! I would rock that shirt.😁
Martina absolutely killed it with that thumbnail
I know that spot! I've never been in the restaurant, but the fountain down that alleyways always a lovely quiet spot to sit and get away from the crowds in that street. Gotta put it on my to-eat list now!
Instant like, just from the thumbnail. Didn’t even start the video yet!
Fantastic vid, always love your content, style, and humor.
I’ve been waiting for some of this goodness! The thumbnail has got me! 🤩 Thank you for another fantastic video, Martina! 🫶🏻
The dude in the background at 10:28 is stylin!
Holy wow the boiling asmr
I’m so so so glad to see you roaming Japan again and making such lovely content! I have been watching your vids since around 2015 and they’re so comforting! Thanks for what you do!!
The vibes of this video are immaculate, as always. Thank you, Martina! 👩🏻🍳🤌🏻💋✨
tofu is so slept on! sending you love Martina
Thanks for uploading queen
Martina your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch.I feel so peaceful after watching them. :)
The thumbnail 😙🤌
The tofu 😋
Another great adventure with Martina 💖
All the food looks incredible! 😍
That wallpaper at the end was so preatty!!
Thank you so much! I drew the galaxy myself on Procreate on my ipad. Those who joined as channel members (Crewmates or Explorers) got it as a phone and wallpaper for one of the perks. I love making wallpapers
@@KingKogi wow your so special and talented!! ❤️🫂🔥⭐️🥰
I know I’m so late but I’m so glad I found you again.
Great Video as always
Is my favourite movie with amazing soundtrack
I've only seen clips of crouching tiger, my dad liked it and all of the Jackie chan action movies(i remember one was drunken something), Ip man
I want a tofu nabe hotpot after seeing this and hearing the bubbling
always so wonderful to learn so much about japanese food while watching martina's videos! thank u martina for showing me new things from around the world x
The thumbnail sent me :D Now I'm craving tofu.
Haha yes!! Glad you liked it 🗡️ 🐯
That looks so yummy! Of cranes and beavers...one day you should travel to Prague to hang out with the Honest Guides, and film the nutrias (fake beavers)! A fun thought...
I've always loved your videos! I've been watching since the first K pop music Monday!lol its always a comforting and reassuring to see a new video its always so fun to watch! Since I've been watching forever it's like seeing an old friend again and hanging out for a bit! thanks for all your videos past, present and future! love ya Martina! your the best!
Banger thumbnail!!
Ahhh I’d kill for you to have your own food and travel show 😭 I’m always so excited for your content (and it inevitably makes me hungry haha)! ❤
I may not have tofu in my fridge..but leftover pizza counts, right?? 😅
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon...that was an amazing reference!! XD
And your thumbnail recreation is spot on. I just love your way of thinking and your creativity.
Looks amazing ❤️
Omg, this is the cutest video Martina, and awesome narration, background music, and editing
This was so wholesome and chill thank you so much!💖 Mmmh I kinda want to make those Tofu skin too lol.😅 It looks super delicious!😋
Went to the Fitzroy Harbor National Park this weekend and there was a deer just wandering though the camp early morning :) Canada has some magical animals too!
Glad to see you looking well ❤
Funny about cranes is I see them all the time from Florida! We have Sandhill cranes here, and there's a little man-made pond behind my house where a lot of them like to gather.
Ive been watching the Olympics all day so i haven't been on TH-cam. I was so excited to see that you posted a video that I squealed! Hope you are doing well.....I've missed seeing you here.❤😊
I super enjoy tofu, thank you for the video! :)
Me too! It’s so scrumptious
i bought the kyoto guide for my japan trip earlier this year, and it was super useful to have a curated list of things to do!
Whenever I watch these videos I tear up. I love Japan
Happy to see an upload from you! 🤗🤗
This was SOOOO GOOOD!!!!
I just had my dinner but this videos makes me want some tofu 🤤
Ayoooo! hope you've been well ❤️
Thanks for asking! Been a bit low with my finger still being numb from an unknown pinched nerve, and just adjusting to Canada, but I'm floating on and building ladders. How you been?
Aw that's a lot but I'm glad you're building ladders and getting through it ❤️ I've been good thanks, work has been hectic but I'm about to take a break soon so I'm looking forward to that 😆
I love all kinds of tofu and make many recipes at home. Yes, it can be bland, but if you know how to treat it, it's amazing! Mapo Tofu and sesame deep fried tofu are my favorites! I also love inari sushi!
Yes! Exactly! Omg Mapo Tofu is so tasty! I make it with eggplant when I don’t have ground pork
i love the bubbling sounds!!!!!! it sounds like tofu!!
looks so cool and yummy!
Hey Martina, been following you for a while since you lived in Korea! Just wanted to comment and say I enjoyed this video, love the editing, style, pacing, feels like you've really found your pace and style with this channel! ✨ Keep up the good work, love it! 😊
The thumbnail is a piece of art 🎨
Bows, thank you very much
As someone who is LOVES tofu, thank you!
The thumbnail cracked me up before I even clicked on the video. Thanks Martina 😂
I'm obsessed with the thumbnail and title 😂 YESSSS
I haven't even finished the video yet, but the video title and the thumbnail are GREAT! XD XD XD
Thumbnail is so amazing, Martina!!
hell yeah, im going to kyoto soon so this is perfectly timed :3
My favorite tofu is Inari sushi. SOOOO GOOD!!!
i feel like this would be a great meal to have with friend over a nice long conversation! lol *add to JP trip bucket list*
This is probably my most favorite thumbnail I’ve seen yet!😁🎉
This video feels like an exclusive travel magazine article ✨⛩️
YESSSSS. I'm not much of an adventurous eater and am super squicky about seafood (I still eat meat) but if tofu is on the menu or a protein option, I'm getting it. I cook with it all the time. This place is seems AMAZING. Maybe there's hope for me after all if ever I find myself in Japan! 🥰
I love tofu. Sometimes it’s not appreciated enough. Thank you for sharing Martina!💖🥰
I have never been afraid of tofu. I will agree the superior product is right at the source though. Hooray, I’ll have to watch the complete King Kogi guide to Japan video when it uploads.
I got the parody right away. I’ve only seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon once but I do remember it vividly, and the poster is iconic.