How to EAT JAPAN | 10 Must Know Food Tips No One Tells You

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  • How to eat in Japan covers Japanese manners and Japanese etiquette when eating at Japanese Restaurants. These Japan Travel Tips and must know Japanese food tips will help guide you as travel through Tokyo and other cities in Japan. Japanese table manners, how to order in Japanese and general Japanese eating manners are always nice to know. Some of the Japanese food tips can also be applied when eating Japanese Street Food like saying Itadakimasu or when you paying at a Japanese register. This Japanese Eating Guide will review how to Share Food, Customize your order, and also have Japan vegan tips.
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    How to eat in Japan Top 10 Must Know Food Tips
    0:00 Intro
    0:37 1. Sharing food
    2:30 2. Finishing your food
    3:16 3. Customizing your meal
    5:00 4. Vegan Tip
    5:48 5. Itadakimasu
    6:28 6. Unwritten Drinks Rule
    7:15 7. Slurping
    7:43 8. Take home boxes
    8:20 9. Putting away your plates and trash
    9:00 10. Paying at the register
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  • @PaolofromTOKYO
    @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

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    • @keeliekalayidol8876
      @keeliekalayidol8876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've only been watching your videos for about a year. . . .but I LOVE your posts. Plus, you're so handsome and sweet 💖 Thank you for sharing your culture w/us 🌈

    • @thisisatonofbs
      @thisisatonofbs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      itadakimasu -- Translates to "Let us eat".
      itadakemasu -- Translates to "receive".
      So, I think she's really saying the first, let us eat, and not the latter.

    • @mattruzicka7876
      @mattruzicka7876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for this video (and all the others), very helpful. When I was in Tokyo a few years ago for work the hardest part about eating I found was figuring out which restaurant to go into and how to negotiate actually entering. The first place I tried had great reviews online, but when I arrived I needed a reservation. Since I was just wandering anyway I walked from Ebisu to Shinjuku and passed a number of places that were either empty (didn't seem like a good sign) or crowded with people outside waiting in groups, not what appeared to be a line. I ended up at a ramen place where I ordered from a machine outside, but didn't consider I needed to order a drink. (Which I know now from your videos and others. :) ) (I was also surprised by the push button automatic sliding door, when check was oddly satisfying.)
      I was wondering if you might do a video on entering different types of food or drink establishments for people with very limited Japanese. Not sure if you've already done this and I know you cover a bit in separate videos, but I was surprised this is what tripped me up since I'm generally willing to eat anything.
      Thanks again for the channel! Do you have a patreon I'm not finding?

    • @CheCosaTesoro
      @CheCosaTesoro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The T shirt from a western perspective is actually awful. Sushi is generally associated with fish. To represent a girl as " fish" is a huge insult and vulgar.

    • @ssignoretgarrett
      @ssignoretgarrett 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My daughter is visiting Japan, in a week or so. She is allergic to all nuts, nut oils and seeds. How would she convey that in the restaurants? She only speaks English. Thank you for your assistance.

  • @korling99
    @korling99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1587

    you should publish your own book/guide

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      Thanks korling99! Good suggestion.

    • @helloitsme4745
      @helloitsme4745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@PaolofromTOKYO Thats what this is!

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you do, you'll be giving out a lot of misinformation to all the snowflakes out there.

    • @city831
      @city831 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      facts

    • @MrZiggler22
      @MrZiggler22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@busterbiloxi3833 why? He's been living in Japan for 15 years. He must know something

  • @makipowerwolf203
    @makipowerwolf203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    Just so you know, I came to Japan mostly due to your videos. You should be an official extension of the tourism board. Great videos

    • @alainf5552
      @alainf5552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      simo hayha? u wish, like i do ... nice to know that the king is not dead...LONG LIVE THE KING

    • @edercortes1960
      @edercortes1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I keep saying the same thing Paolo you should organized a Private tour of at least 5-6 People (you can do more depending on how comfortable you are) and give a tour of all the food spots, places of Japan.

    • @snailsoup9751
      @snailsoup9751 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an upcoming trip to Japan and in researching places or things I might need, like Japanese sim cards, I've seen Paolo's videos linked on official pages to help explain or suggest stuff. It's great to see people recognizing his helpfulness and all the information he shares :D

    • @Morgan-yl3ou
      @Morgan-yl3ou ปีที่แล้ว

      I think hes earning alot of money through youtube and adverts
      Its probably not worth working in tourism.
      But i see your point. Hes amazing at explaining everything .
      I watch all his videos from beginning to end.
      ...which is very rare for me. Lol.
      He has me hooked .
      Ive never learnt so much ...hes so entertaining.
      Sadly i can't travel anymore, not even go outside my house
      , as i am very poorly and at end of life now.
      But i sure feel like im traveling to Japan in my dreams
      ..through all his videos.
      Ive loved every minute !
      Maybe i will visit japan when im in heaven.😂
      My long childhood friend who i went to college and lived with ..
      ...she is chinese , and moved to uk at 7 yrs old .
      I thought she was wonderful and loved her culture.
      She ended up being a great graphic designer .
      I miss her .
      Anyway i hope he never stops filming .
      The channel should live forever .
      💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💙💙💜💜💜👍

  • @The666link666
    @The666link666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    Hands down it's one of the most useful videos about Japan has ever created!! I've been watching videos on youtube about Japan for the past 6 years, made by bloggers from Japan, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Latin America, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, etc, including official tv shows on NHK channel. So I have heard about most of those tips, but NEVER in one video. Plus I have been wondering for some time about "checks being paid at the register" and "leaving the ramen broth not eaten". You are the only one who answered my questions. Great video! Highly recommend!

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Thanks for the ultra kind words Fukurou! I’m happy that you enjoyed this video.

    • @maxflitime3433
      @maxflitime3433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great comment bro!

    • @boomshakalaka415
      @boomshakalaka415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Forgot to add the no eating and walking tip although he had mentioned it in another video.

  • @DCDEG
    @DCDEG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Regarding the slurping: I was taught that slurping Ramen or Soba Noodles was mostly in order slurp up as much of the broth as possible. Also it should aid to cooling down the noodles while eating them, because especially Ramen are very hot when you recieve them. By slurping you can eat them very fast without burning your mouth.

    • @SpecJack15
      @SpecJack15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Another reason is that slurping allows one to take in more aroma from the ramen or soba. It was proven by detecting aroma stimuli from a Japanese study on slurping vs not slurping noodles, slurping them increased the aroma intake by over 30% as compared to not slurping.

  • @monicas2461
    @monicas2461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    I was taught “itadakimasu” is to show gratefulness towards the people who were involved in the process of growing and cooking the food. If it’s at home, it means thank you for cooking, mom. At least that’s how my family thinks.

    • @jax4652
      @jax4652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      "I will humbly receive" the words mean gratefulness for receiving something like food, but that doesn't mean that the person actually cares or wants to express it.

    • @bbface44
      @bbface44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Monica s

    • @user-ht2hr7wg6h
      @user-ht2hr7wg6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know it well.
      Thank you for the lives and the people who make our food.

    • @Sunshin7975
      @Sunshin7975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      もう一つ意味があります。生き物の命に感謝していただくという意味もあるのです。

  • @teruphoto
    @teruphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    9:12 In the past 2 years or so I've noticed an interesting trend: the customer is expected to put the money on the tray, but the cashier places the change directly into the customer's palm in a very friendly manner (sometimes even cupping the back of the customer's hand). I was surprised the first time this happened but noticed it become more and more common.

    • @meetmyidol
      @meetmyidol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember the first time a Japanese cashier handed me my card and receipt back to me like that. I was taken by surprise since it was a store in America but I just remember that it was so nice and it made my day. Felt so heart warming and wished that it happened more haha

  • @pokcay
    @pokcay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    My 3rd time coming to Japan was the first for my gf. She was quite shocked to know that we are always expected to finish all of our order and we gotta always get our own order. But as time goes on, it’s not a big problem, as Japanese food is either Good or Very Good.
    As for drinks, i shared beer with my gf, i know it might be a faux pas, but Japanese beer glass felt really big in my opinion, and being a rare alcoholic drinker, it’s quite wholesome.
    But i understand the principal concept of eating in Japan, it’s about being grateful for the food being served for you, as the food used to be a living thing that ‘sacrificed’ their lives for our own good.
    Anyway, great video Paolo!

    • @aajohnsoutube
      @aajohnsoutube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pokcay. Cant be true. Westerners have the big portions, unnecessary extra drinks and over-eat - not the Japanese. This is why they are thinner! Jk of course. Actually, my experience has been that they eat and drink a lot more than I do.

    • @truthsings7
      @truthsings7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had the privilage of visiting w/ students a while back, & I wondered how they managed to stay so thin w/ all they ate ! o.O 😲🤔 they do tend to walk around more, very walkable cities. Also, generally healthier too? Maybe that stuff's part of it x) ~

    • @Matthew-Anthony
      @Matthew-Anthony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aajohnsoutube Westerners are more overweight on average mostly because they eat unhealthy foods. That is the single biggest factor. Portions and lack of exercise are secondary.

  • @bgregz
    @bgregz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1517

    It's okay Japan, I don't understand Western diets either.

    • @Ernthir
      @Ernthir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Haha when it comes to food westeners are the most misinformed in the world. Some people don't even realize chicken nuggets are made of chicken. It's preposterous. Funny and sad at the same time.

    • @stephenroberts4895
      @stephenroberts4895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      As a Westerner myself, I am often confused as hell about much of what is considered part of western diet.

    • @MrLuigi35000Vr
      @MrLuigi35000Vr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Western is not synonymous with American.
      There are plenty of amazing European diets.

    • @alexpfs1
      @alexpfs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      what the fuck is a western diet

    • @kenyaouko7388
      @kenyaouko7388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts 😂

  • @francescoosto2864
    @francescoosto2864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Dude you really helped me get through Quarantine these past months. Just seeing you and your wife makes me so happy idk why! From the way you talk and explain things plus your videos are so fun! Thanks and keep it up!

  • @marcmckenzie5110
    @marcmckenzie5110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I've traveled and worked in Japan over many years, and I think you nailed this list perfectly! Nice job.

  • @unmeaninglessly143
    @unmeaninglessly143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    you're 1 of the top informational japan vlogger. like real specific culture stuffs. better than other japan *Tips* channel. :D

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Lithianic!

    • @MillennialTravelConfessions
      @MillennialTravelConfessions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lithianic, if you like Japan videos then maybe our channel could be of interest to you 😊

    • @bob-bb2jr
      @bob-bb2jr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MillennialTravelConfessions Don't do this

    • @chloeeng6811
      @chloeeng6811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah such great tips

  • @BasedKenniff
    @BasedKenniff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    When i was in elementary school i remember reading a book and it said slurping your noodles is complimentary to the chef lmao LIES!

    • @rohanghoshdastidar1047
      @rohanghoshdastidar1047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      My father once said the louder you burp, the better is the quality of food lol

    • @umufumu4778
      @umufumu4778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rohanghoshdastidar1047 That's China

    • @keisuketakahasi4584
      @keisuketakahasi4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rohanghoshdastidar1047 it was common everywhere something like 200 years ago

    • @VDA19
      @VDA19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rohanghoshdastidar1047 I'm pretty sure I saw that in Shogun by James Clavell. But it's probably an antiquated thing by now

    • @heilong79
      @heilong79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think someone went there and thought that it was a disgusting habit compared to what they were used to in the west and so maybe a Japanese person embarrassed when asked made that up and the foreigner brought this idea with them back and spread it around.

  • @shmellycat7881
    @shmellycat7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi, Paolo! Didn’t include this tip: When ready to order, you need to call out “Sumimasen” so the waitstaff will come over and take your order.
    Thank you for this video! Good tips to know when eating in Japan!

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah! No wonder it's so difficult to get served when you shout "Oi! Garçon!"

    • @shmellycat7881
      @shmellycat7881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JK_Clark Oui oui!

  • @linniemacable
    @linniemacable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First of all, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. We have just recently returned from a holiday to Japan. It was the most wonderful experience. The people, the food, the culture! All amazing. Its great to watch your videos and remind ourselves of the wonderful culture. x . thank you

  • @ATLASHRGGD64
    @ATLASHRGGD64 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cleaning up after oneself has become more popular in the USA in the past few years. I like it. Many places have a similar set up one bin for plastic one for paper and so on. Our society can learn a lot from yours. Thanks. Love your videos man.

  • @HyattRegencyOC
    @HyattRegencyOC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man Paolo, this video is spot on (just like all your other informational vids)!! I've been to Japan 10 times in the past 8 years and I think of all of these food tips every single trip! Take away boxes, sharing, the money tray, and customizing are the topics I think visitors should definitely be aware of when visiting Japan.
    Thank you for making such great quality videos about Japan Paolo! Not sure if you agree but I've noticed a massive amount of visitors over the last 5 years or so. Japan has gotten so popular!

  • @charliewaring2720
    @charliewaring2720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, so informative and your vids are really nicely produced with loads of facts and humour! 👍🏻

  • @hl_go6347
    @hl_go6347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much! This video is truly helpful. The first time my family and I were in Japan. Restaurant customs were a bit confusing for us. There was one time my sister and I wanted to eat at a restaurant that served omurice but our parents wanted to eat somewhere else and when they went there with us just for the sake of accompanying us, we were told that each person was required to order one meal. This was something we were unfamiliar with and we had to compromise. My sister and I ended up staying at the place while our parents went to eat at the other restaurant they wanted to go to.
    Thanks once again. This video really puts things into perspective!

  • @sunshineandrain5808
    @sunshineandrain5808 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your videos a lot. They're so helpful because you include a list and times. It makes it so easy to navigate and take notes for trip planning .

  • @Regulus3333
    @Regulus3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for all your great videos . Japanese culture is amazing and fascinating, I work as a server and love serving them. Magic in the culture

  • @candyfrogie929
    @candyfrogie929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for making great videos that helped me out on my trip now :3

  • @charlesanderson7813
    @charlesanderson7813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thx paolo, your video really help me when i'm in tokyo.. already miss japan.

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! Glad you found the info useful charles anderson!

  • @joanoconnor8552
    @joanoconnor8552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm taking friends to Japan next year and was looking for informative vids when I came across yours. You are by far the best vlogger for visiting Japan. You don't waste time with inane chatter but you're funny and get the point across with professionalism. Keep up the great work.

  • @ernestestrada2461
    @ernestestrada2461 ปีที่แล้ว

    Itadakimasu translates to I gratefully receive this gift, where the grateful and gift are implied.
    Just like any custom there are those who do it out of rote without any gratitude.
    At my sobo's (Japanese grandmother's) home we were expected to take a moment to reflect and to bow our heads to show gratitude.
    Those who may be religious Buddhists and Christians take more time to reflect longer to say a silent prayer or to remember.

  • @nurriaapriyanti3270
    @nurriaapriyanti3270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    In early morning just wake up and found new video about japan culture, thank you for sharing paolo 😊

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks nurria apriyanti! Glad you like my Japanese culture related vids.

  • @wennychristian2395
    @wennychristian2395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is truly important article! Since I’ll go to Japan with my kids and you give me a new insight about where I can or can’t share food. Thank you so much Paolo ❤️

  • @Alice_Walker
    @Alice_Walker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very helpful! Thanks Paolo!!

  • @tfamily5561
    @tfamily5561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you created this channel. I am teaching myself as well as kids about respecting other cultures and seeing how other people live out side of the U.S. I think others should follow your format. Very informative

  • @Tosnoob
    @Tosnoob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    06 - When I was at Japan I was always given a big container full of chilled water with ice in every restaurant. Maybe I was lucky.

    • @yuki-snow142
      @yuki-snow142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We don't have to order a drink 
      But we have to order a drink at the izakaya, pub which serves alcohol (*o*) 
      And I heard Westerner & American have to order a drink at the restaurant 
      After watching this vid, I understood it was disinformation (^_^;)

  • @simonedwards1963
    @simonedwards1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm glad you touched on food allergies. I've been to Japan 9 times and having an intolerance to wheat, pork, and soy is really difficult. Even with my Japanese friend most restaurants did not understand.

    • @Lj-er8mo
      @Lj-er8mo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Should’ve just stayed home.

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lj-er8mo That's the spirit!

    • @elpollochileno
      @elpollochileno ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just tolerate them bro, it isn't that difficult

    • @simonedwards1963
      @simonedwards1963 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elpollochileno I hope you never develop wheat and soy in tolerance.

    • @elpollochileno
      @elpollochileno ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@simonedwards1963 why would I develop them? I'm not stupid

  • @SenseiEpu
    @SenseiEpu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guides are a great help! I recommend your videos to friends who are looking to take a trip to Japan. Thanks for your work!

  • @TimEatsandTravels
    @TimEatsandTravels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos for so long and am so excited to finally be able to experience Japan first hand. Heading to Tokyo next week and cannot wait to eat my way through the city!

  • @dariusq8894
    @dariusq8894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my experience, the tray thing extends to almost every situation when money changes hands (and when using credit cards). Someone told me that it was to make crystal clear the amount being tendered which is why clerks count and confirm with you upon payment and again when giving change. The no-touching thing is an interesting theory too.

  • @danecalderon6192
    @danecalderon6192 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for letting me know about sharing! I can’t finish my food so my husband and I share all the time but we get hungry fast too lol

  • @nadiaw.2831
    @nadiaw.2831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos, I've almost finished watching all of them! Can you do some videos on speaking basic Japanese for food ordering?

  • @markscheuerman7962
    @markscheuerman7962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for all of your videos! You have been helping my girlfriend and I through a very tough time. We love watching your content to unwind after a long day. We wish you and your family the best and we hope to use these tips when we eventually visit Japan!

  • @FlowerofDissolution
    @FlowerofDissolution 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've seen vegetarian and vegan food being discussed before online, and the best tip I caught from that discussion was to order food that Budhist monks eat - that's how you can convey the idea or vegetarian food. But, veganism/vegetarianism as a "diet choice", does not make much sense in Japanese culture. Fish is a central element in near all cooking, so that's what you're gonna get if you order Japanese food.
    Another tip, is to eat non-Japanese food, like going to an Indian restaurant. That sort of defeats the purpose of going to Japan in the first place, so perhaps that's a bit disappointing. But, it was one tip I've heard from vegan/vegetarian foreigners talking about living in Japan for an extended period of time. It's one way to ensure you can order vegetarian options from the menu.

  • @michelledelmundo6452
    @michelledelmundo6452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the tip, off to Osaka next week😍

  • @luisroldan981
    @luisroldan981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Paolo, your videos are great! I'm looking forward to visiting Japan and find your videos really helpful!

  • @chiron_chaos3665
    @chiron_chaos3665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love all the helpful tips. I'm going to japan soon, and I love watching these videos. Hope your family is well!!

  • @TheMooneezies
    @TheMooneezies 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We’re in Okinawa now! Mainland next week! Your videos have been so helpful getting us back into the culture after so long!

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad that my vids have helped. Enjoy the rest your trip in Okinawa.

  • @duahaider6677
    @duahaider6677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you are literally the kindest and sweetest man ever :((

  • @maxflitime3433
    @maxflitime3433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips bro 👍
    This is very helpful for new traveler to Japan.

  • @78dove26
    @78dove26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Paolo, this is so helpful.

  • @prezsama7592
    @prezsama7592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everybody should know about these tips before travelling to japan xD well done Paolo!!

  • @jadecummings8093
    @jadecummings8093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this video, Paolo! 😀👍

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Jade! You're on a roll. Always good to hear from you early.

  • @jjdelacruz4466
    @jjdelacruz4466 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    so authentic and honest. great vid!

  • @itsxxaii
    @itsxxaii 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are becoming more chill with the way your recording, it's really nice and relaxing to watch/ have run in the back ground c:

  • @Francesca-jl7it
    @Francesca-jl7it 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    awesome new intro, Paolo!

  • @tarsitano66
    @tarsitano66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hi, Paolo
    You didn’t mention about toilet yet...!
    How works toilets in Tokyo...?!?
    Thanks

  • @thetiredlinecook
    @thetiredlinecook 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    subbed! can't stop watching your vids..very informative!

  • @dcflow7859
    @dcflow7859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video Paolo! Keep up the great work!

  • @BeingEvannlutionary
    @BeingEvannlutionary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    i was definitely told slurping your noodles was a compliment to the chef 😂

  • @paoloangelo3192
    @paoloangelo3192 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice intro! Amazing video!

  • @TheCyanidekandy
    @TheCyanidekandy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually think that youtubers seem a little conceited, but you just changed my perspective completely! I have been watching your videos since yesterday and I love them!! You seem so nice and are so knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing all this with us! :)

  • @DrooliusFilms
    @DrooliusFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips! Some I already knew and some are new. Definitely keeping in mind for our trip this weekend! Arigato!

  • @koukicody
    @koukicody 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey, Paolo! With the rising trend of craft beer in Japan, do you think you could do a vid about the best craft beers bars/breweries?

    • @jinhunterslay1638
      @jinhunterslay1638 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      is there a difference between CRAFT beer and just....beer ?

    • @dado4352
      @dado4352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jinhunterslay1638 Yes

    • @jinhunterslay1638
      @jinhunterslay1638 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dado4352 ....well? what is it!

  • @millertas
    @millertas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The 'sushi' restaurant with no waiters and a mini train that brings the food to you. DO THAT ONE!!!

  • @richardrenko6558
    @richardrenko6558 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Visting Japan for the first time next month, was feeling slightly intimidated , however your helpful hints have put me at ease and am looking forward to my travels..Thank You !

  • @JoseGarcia-hl8th
    @JoseGarcia-hl8th 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m truly enjoying your channel and your adventures. Thank you.

  • @martynelson1338
    @martynelson1338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS IS A GREAT CHANNEL.....HOPE YOU KEEP UP THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE....FROM SOUTH CAROLINA U.S.A.

  • @JinTakahashiTensai
    @JinTakahashiTensai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and informative video, thanks a million!

  • @reneekelly823
    @reneekelly823 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips!! Thanks Paolo

  • @martinfengzhang1936
    @martinfengzhang1936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I think slurping the noodles one of the reason is it cools down the noodles before your tongue feels them. As well, slurping makes noodles looks more delicious to other people haven’t eaten yet. Moreover, slurping would help you to get more soup covering the surface of noodles compare to not slurping noodles which that soup covers the surface dripping down back to the bowl. So slurping helps to cool down the noodles and it’s a faster way to capture more soup to cover the surface of each noodle which actually makes your noodles more enjoyable

    • @shahdzul3483
      @shahdzul3483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      张峰 the slurping sound makes me feel disgust to the person (adult) 👉🏻👈🏻

    • @roro2k
      @roro2k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whenever I go to Japan and eat ramen, if I see foreigners eating quietly, I think to myself... "Must be noobs"🙄

    • @truthsings7
      @truthsings7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roro2k lol

    • @truthsings7
      @truthsings7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      informative comment there, thx ~ 🍜

    • @PowerMindset3
      @PowerMindset3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and its offensive in my culture. It indicates that you have no respect/plain rude for the people around you. Personally i get nauseous if people eat like that. Very bad Japanese habbit...same goes for eating with your mouth open.

  • @tamaraherring7220
    @tamaraherring7220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    how to say some small key words like thank you and goodbye. To be polite..

  • @bikerboy1960
    @bikerboy1960 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely love your videos. They are very informative and gives great insight into the life and culture. Please keep making them. I love Japanese culture.

  • @amygu0
    @amygu0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are really helpful especially before we visited Japan! Thanks Paolo :)

  • @CriticalEatsJapan
    @CriticalEatsJapan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great tips, man. Some of them I just never think about any more, but when I visited Canada last summer I remember looking for the cash tray at Walmart and asking the cashier where I should put the money ;) She said could just hand it to her... haha

    • @loribrid9632
      @loribrid9632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤗🤗🤗

    • @williamjames212
      @williamjames212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This phenomenon is known as reverse culture shock.

    • @truthsings7
      @truthsings7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamjames212 that's cool. didn't kno that term, thx

  • @professorsogol5824
    @professorsogol5824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I believe slurping noodles is a solution to a mechanical problem: How do you get those long noodles hanging below the hashi into your mouth without slurping? With pasta, you can twirl the noodles around your fork (and as a side note, Japanese don't slurp their pasta), but slurping uses the Bernoulli effect to get the ramen/udon/soba into your mouth. Also, if the soup is boiling hot, slurping cools the food down so you don't burn your mouth.

    • @lecarespin
      @lecarespin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "How do you get those long noodles hanging below the hashi into your mouth without slurping?"
      - I guess you could just cut those long noodles with your teeth. I tried doing it once, I ran out of breathe just by slurping lol.

  • @katcoloma
    @katcoloma 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love your videos, Paolo! Super informative and we based our upcoming travel to Japan from your recommendations. Thank you!

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have an awesome trip The Kat and Tanya Experience!

  • @joefamulari2595
    @joefamulari2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful. Many thanks !

  • @hammer1901
    @hammer1901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the comment on slurping. "It's like using a steak knife in the states."

  • @secarpenter951
    @secarpenter951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    #7 my late mom (from Kyushu) slurped ramen, soba and everything. 🤢 "it tastes better!" 🤣😂

  • @ayannacamacho204
    @ayannacamacho204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video, but I generally love your whole channel. Always so informative and such a good guide on how to do things in Japan!

  • @Lightforeverandever
    @Lightforeverandever ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u so much for all the info

  • @ando1135
    @ando1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    all these cool tips literally 7 days before i go to japan for the first time! october 2nd cant come soon enough!

    • @molonlabe9602
      @molonlabe9602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In Japan now. Lots of rain and effects from a Typhoon are expected to hit Sunday. Use the bus from Narita and get the 72 hour subway passes. Use Google maps or Hyperdia for subway connections.

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Molon Labe thank you for the heads-up! hopefully it wont be too bad on tuesday! i'll be landing in haneada which is closer to tokyo so hopefully i can get to my airbnb without too much trouble.

  • @user-jl6ll1it7r
    @user-jl6ll1it7r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Paolo
    今回のテーマは・・・
    『日本人にも理解・ふまえて欲しいこと』
    ━─────━━
    簡潔に、相変わらずテンポのいい
    Paolo from TOKYO
    ────────次回ヲたのしみに☺

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks ツトム! Always appreciate your breakdown of the video.

  • @deborahjoseph935
    @deborahjoseph935 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So informative. Thanks for your help with understanding the Japanese daily way of life

  • @Night_Rose_94
    @Night_Rose_94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video!
    Thank you

  • @11springboks
    @11springboks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you please please please do a video on halal restaurants please once again

  • @senjinomukae8991
    @senjinomukae8991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "because they don't like being touched" lol

  • @raymonddunkerley3032
    @raymonddunkerley3032 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Paolo, very good and helpful information. Will be in Japan next week.

  • @jessking7737
    @jessking7737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I can't wait to visit Japan in the new year!

  • @blueskyblue3387
    @blueskyblue3387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's not required to order drinks in restaurants; it's okay to just ask for water, or in some cases tea, which is almost always free. In establishments that serves alcohol such as bars or izakayas, you are expected to order drinks. You don't need to finish your meal when you dine out. I was born and raised in Japan and I've never heard such thing.

    • @minnie8370
      @minnie8370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mosly get free water indeed! but it can be considered as rude if you dont finish your meal.

    • @thepersianqueen4995
      @thepersianqueen4995 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the restaurant. There were a few we went to, especially theme restaurants, that required each person to order a drink. Definitely not everywhere tho.

    • @animegirl16091
      @animegirl16091 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @minnie8370
      @minnie8370 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thepersianqueen4995 Those themed cafes are mostly very expensive as well. If you go to a local restaurant water is mostly free and sometimes tea is as well.

    • @MissxNemisis
      @MissxNemisis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good. Because my stomach is tiny .

  • @bobbyfleck1708
    @bobbyfleck1708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Do a video with your vegetarian friend and show us all her hit spots!

    • @photon2724
      @photon2724 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this could be interpreted incorrectly by some...like me.

  • @odog7992
    @odog7992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you videos gonna buy some merch this Friday

  • @ljbarros9985
    @ljbarros9985 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your another amazing video it will be a great help for my first trip to Tokyo next month 🤗👍

  • @Charsept
    @Charsept 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:40 Ouch, that is gonna suck really hard because we are extremely picky and dont even finish food we like half the time ... that's gonna be awkward ... Do they do to-go boxes there? 7:50 oh man that sucks >.<
    5:10 my girlfriend is kosher. Is that gonna be a big problem? are there a lot of pork based broths?
    6:35 for my health, I've only been drinking water. and we dont drink alcohol. hope its not too awkward ordering water. Never even thought about that before. =\
    Man, this sounds like it's gonna be an rough trip food-wise xD

    • @yannikarina8096
      @yannikarina8096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe most broth is fish-based. There are a lot of pork-based broth but you will know it.
      I don't know what restaurant Paolo is talking about, because the cheaper restaurant usually provide you with refillable tea for free (and he has talked about it before). Also, Japanese people rarely drink when eating. Are you okay with tea? I have been 2 times going to Japan, I never ordered a drink, ever. The meal usually come with a glass of tea. Maybe I also get a foreigner pass. It won't be awkward I assure you. It's a shame if you started getting afraid about food because food in Japan is awesome

    • @harshgautam97
      @harshgautam97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sound fun

    • @ravenblackwood9900
      @ravenblackwood9900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then dont fucking go picky pricks

    • @bushinju30
      @bushinju30 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to your local Japanese town/Little Tokyo in your city.....and don’t come.

    • @BBOYkiingKONG
      @BBOYkiingKONG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like the saying goes... When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If you can't, best decision would be not to go. And they cover it boxes in the video too...

  • @abbyrose1868
    @abbyrose1868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I went to coco curry for the first time and didn't realise how big the portion size was and left quite a bit. I felt really bad about it because my friend couldn't finish hers either and when we were leaving we saw the server shaking his head.... 😧

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      filthy foreigners

    • @abbyrose1868
      @abbyrose1868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ando1135 yep thats me bitch

    • @maxeenee
      @maxeenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is possible to share it though? its hard to tell when u could share the food or not

    • @abbyrose1868
      @abbyrose1868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxeenee in the restaurant i was in I'd say no. They were busy and had people lining up to get a seat bc there wasn't much space. I didn't expect the portions to be that large too. I felt bad but ate as much as i could 😔

    • @maxeenee
      @maxeenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh i see! this restaurant is in my country too but i've never been there bc i dont eat curry. hmm, food portion could be an issue for me if i go to japan since im a small eater!! (can't even finish a bowl of rice, i usually share my food with others)

  • @robertsmulling9976
    @robertsmulling9976 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very helpful!

  • @bawanafox251
    @bawanafox251 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video and Thanks for information

  • @andreas_adventures
    @andreas_adventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The noodle slurping is so hard to watch. 🍜

  • @photon2724
    @photon2724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I doubt they give a damn about a tourist not slurping their noodles, or ordering a drink. Just don't be logan paul...That's the only advice you need.

  • @dianaofmarkham
    @dianaofmarkham 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the helpful tips. 😀👍

  • @xiandarkthorne
    @xiandarkthorne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think most sensible people can understand why these dining traditions came about. It's just the entitled citizens of a certain star system who'll kick up a fuss about not getting non-meat wagyu beef from a roadside izakaya.

    • @melodicseaweed387
      @melodicseaweed387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd say it's pretty close to European eating manners as well. Nothing particularly special.

  • @uzernmae26472
    @uzernmae26472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "how to eat japan" damn you're getting me hungry here

  • @katoliviea
    @katoliviea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched all of Paolo's videos before I went to Japan, and they were so helpful!! I just started posting Japan vlog from my trip last year, thank you Paolo for your inspiration! 💖💖💖

    • @rosiea.1178
      @rosiea.1178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how much did you pay in total for your trip?

  • @kellymckenna1284
    @kellymckenna1284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. Also, Love the T-shirt Bradda!

  • @ghost.master343
    @ghost.master343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s squatting in public SCREEEEECH