6 Must Try Japanese Dishes in Aomori

Discover six must try Japanese dishes in Aomori prefecture.
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[@AbroadinJapan]

WHICH DISH do you want to try the most? If I could have one of them right now, I'd probably go for the Mackerel Sushi. Simple, but bloody delicious. Since filming this video, I've found myself ordering it every time I go for sushi.

[@oupaization]

I'm not a huge fan of sushi, Aomorinto western food

[@stoborking]

Abroad in Japan Now I am dissatisfied with the lunch I am eating.

[@LePetitNuageGris]

Abroad in Japan I usually order mackerel sushi when I go out for sushi, but mind you, I don't live in Japan so it's not nearly as quality as that looks. That being said, I would probably try the ramen, because come on... butter and curry in a delicious pork ramen? I have to. But it does look a bit like obesity in a bowl.

[@utshasaha5476]

The garlic ramen man, it looks delicious

[@louisfoster7643]

Can u speak Japanese

[@AbroadinJapan]

Natsuki and Ryotaro in the same video?! Madness. Albeit not together - after all, they're secretly the same person with split personality disorder.

[@gregsanders61]

Hela Sanaa It's called a joke.

[@LePetitNuageGris]

Abroad in Japan And the only case of Split Face Disorder known to man.

[@chesterjohn3335]

Abroad in Japan srsly tho, why are they never in a scene together?

[@Donvermicelli]

The justice good/delicious gave it away.

[@deborahjane435]

Abroad in Japan fucking knew it

[@ChrisRamsay52]

6 Must Try Dishes. Opening scene: Tortoise. XD

[@aeturnus4463]

Hard meat don't recommend

[@pablodavidclavijo4609]

@@aeturnus4463 what about in soup form?

[@aeturnus4463]

@@pablodavidclavijo4609 its ok

[@EscargoTouChaud]

@@pablodavidclavijo4609 Because of a certain scene in Tampopo, I'd never been able to eat it, even if someone said it was the most heavenly thing on earth. I hide my eyes every time that scene unfolds. RIP Turtle.

[@MrNikolidas]

Holy shit, the crossover of two channels that I only just started watching recently.

[@user-id3mc6gz6m]

Wow! I was born in the Aomori! I'm so happy that a foreigner introduce my hometown! Surely, the Aomori is harsh place to live. But there is the Aomori's ramen noodles which everyone can't eat except here. By all means, please come to Aomori prefecture if you come to Japan.

[@aaronmcdonald4685]

Thank you for the recommendation. Your English is fantastic!

[@kineko7823]

The Tohoku region is really underrated. A pity nearly no one comes to explore the area. Such amazing things to do! Can’t wait to go there.

[@oofingberg]

Cool profile pic

[@dava8058]

I think it's keine

[@At1asTheProto]

I wish my japanese was as good as your english. (あんたの英語は最高。)

[@pickthestickup]

I un-ironically think Natsuki describing the spicy broth as "Hot Dancing" was brilliant. His descriptions of the taste of food are rich with visual imagery. Like when he described Maezawa Beef like a "Slow River" and "Calm Lake". Soul of a poet! ...and justice.

[@flyingcucumber]

Yes he is.. he's profound like a bell ringing in the temple

[@DickWigglin]

Don't forget about "spider trash".

[@theviper1999uk]

Woah woah, Chris, Ryotoro, Natsuki and anonymous cameraman all together in one video???

[@rage5110]

who' the anonymous cameraman?

[@zombieEX4]

rage5110 Anonymous.

[@rage5110]

zombieslayer Fuck why didn't I think of that, you're a genius ( ´∀｀)

[@rage5110]

ichi 31 Hahahaha, I cannot kidneys (≧∇≦)b

[@henrypham9525]

anonymous camerawoman. Must be his GF

[@Hotrob_J]

Watching this again, I think back to when I first watched this, and where I was at in my life. Feeling so hungry, and so broke that I couldn't really afford any food other than potatoes and mushrooms, or occasionally ground pork if it was on sale, I remember crying at how good that food looked. Feeling incredibly grateful that I survived that time and am in a much better place now.

[@samshaw1443]

Reading his made me so happy. Well done, I’m proud of you!!

[@9.5.9.5]

Mushrooms? That's a weird choice

[@garryferrington811]

Try living on peanut butter only.

[@dyalanbrain001]

Good job my friend! I yo am revisiting this video after many years and it makes me happy to see others are doing better than they were!

[@mrmawster9786]

Good job to you my man

[@user-rm2df7ji3q]

日本人です！海外の人からのいろいろな視点から見た日本の良さを再発見しました！私は東北に住んでいるので今回の旅は見ていて本当に楽しかったです😊😊😊 Thank you for coming to TOHOKU！ I got vigor from you！ Thank you so much！

[@Minnnnows]

The production value of this channel is so insanely high.

[@ubayyd]

Even more so now!

[@RedfieldRockRadio]

JUSTICE GOOD

[@PrincessAshley12]

It's like a magic!

[@LePetitNuageGris]

That's a bit more mediocre quality than justice delicious. If it was a scale, it should probably go: Lowest: Like a Magic Middle: Justice Good Highest: Justice Delicious!

[@epheros9660]

"JUSTICE GOOD" is "JUSTICEGOOD" as "JUSTICE DELICIOUS". Meh, I agree with you. I just did it for the pun(fun). I'll show myself out.

[@morfrench]

It's so delicious it does justice to the ingredients.

[@loyalsingletentacultistsin2047]

we need some shirts with these phrases, including the newest.. "hot dancing"

[@rkt1955]

I like how every time Ryotaro show up his description change into something else.

[@GameForceV]

Something different but equally cheeky. It's great!

[@alexandrasylvan]

I love that

[@dragonbutt]

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie *Thats Aomori*

[@MrNikolidas]

This comment deserves an appreciation clap. **clap**

[@g.grieco7804]

"After a meal like this you won't need to eat for like 6 hours." Yes... that's how much normal people usually wait in between meals.

[@iggibeller4353]

True, and at minimum, it should keep Natsuki full until he's back home.

[@NightFoxXIII]

Whoosh...

[@UmuPadoru]

... Y'all wait 6 whole hours between meals? Nah

[@yomi9004]

I eat every 6 minutes

[@flyingcucumber]

Yes but it's nonetheless a challenge for the chubby chicken boy

[@Discokid9876]

6 Hours to Die, the new hit mixtape by Natsuki XD

[@GameForceV]

I always thought he'd be more of a rock meets ska kind of guy.

[@SteelKatanas]

Reviews are calling it "Justice good".

[@punklejunk]

They say the first song has "Really 'Good Dental' ".

[@majcrash]

Nah, he's gotta be punk.

[@yudhajitmukherjee1440]

coming out in 2020. haha this didn't age well

[@vdinh143]

After having watched Natsuki the movie, I have a renewed appreciation for his appearance in this video. To help a friend make a video, he drove 12 hours away from his 15-hr/day work schedule. He looked visibly exhausted and still tried to be a good host and entertain us. Mad respect and love for Natsuki.

[@emilyhour3092]

I love how the turtle has what looks like a diaper strapped onto him, with duct tape at 9:43

[@laiden25]

Ryotaro: Justice good! Natsuki: Justice delicious!

[@asteral2086]

The owner even put diapers on that adorable creature, how considerate

[@Laura_Darkspear]

I have a much smaller tortoise and can confirm they can go at any moment lol. Cardboard diaper is a good idea!

[@DIANAROSS4EVER]

What's that green thing in its mouth, though?

[@Tristan7VlogsTristan7Gaming]

Jay M Grass...

[@popinmo6936]

This world needs more tortoises

[@jordanleung7363]

@@DIANAROSS4EVER Actually lots of tortoises or turtles have green mouths and tongues. They intentionally leave bits of moss on their mouths as a disguise for mossy rocks or seaweed (if they live underwater) to lure and catch prey.

[@Gtneff]

You're the only KZbinr that I have notifications turned on for. Your videos motivate me so much to keep on learning Japanese and work towards my goal of going next year. Thanks for the great content! ありがとう！

[@davidlessard3877]

same

[@sairanpise8750]

Same when I watch this videos their is an amazing feelings

[@lordblack998]

getting turned on for Chris

[@ubayyd]

same bro same

[@CuervoLetrado-]

Did you go?

[@AlqGo]

1:18 "...famous of being the city with the highest level of snow fall on the planet" *IS* precisely why I'd like to see you visit Aomori at the peak of Winter!!!

[@smithwillnot]

Wow! That restaurant at 8:45 looks like cafe in anime called "Flying witch". After some googling I found out that I was right. The cafe from anime was modeled after that building.

[@jeksewnoleeray1020]

I saw the resemblance immediately

[@oupaization]

Those animals are very wise, you'd be surprised how much they've tortoise

[@calum5975]

Oliver P make this the top comment plz.

[@LePetitNuageGris]

Oliver P BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@DoogleLawless]

Fair play, that made me smile.

[@NunyaBijinesu]

Could you explain that for my friend that totally doesn't get it?

[@adamkilam]

i don't get it

[@jubi8_]

I'd like to hear Chris actually using japanese. The videos are cut in a way that we might see him say a word or two but never do we hear an actual conversation or anything more than a "domo" or "arigatou". I might just be weird tho, I like languages... :'(

[@SPTX.]

sou desu ne~ sou desu ne~

[@muhammadalfatih2640]

Shou ganai

[@pedrogaspar9837]

Jubi kore wa pen desu~

[@lusbox4724]

Yea it'd be nice to see him conversing with the locals, even if it is just a simple food order.

[@fireaza]

それはいいと思う！でも、クリスさんが本当に日本語を話すますか？今までクリスさんが私たちをだましたかな？

[@tahsinrahman1668]

Natsuki: I hv no Uncle Chris: Oh shit Natsuki: tHaNk yOu

[@Pamtree-]

How does it feel? "Charming...charming" Omg I love this man

[@AoOniTV]

As usual, outstanding editing Chris 👍

[@joshhouse6857]

Thank you purple TV man

[@lilyliao9521]

god wtf you look like those children youtube videos

[@elieMono]

Chris, you make the best videos on KZbin. You're absolutely hilarious, but also show such a genuine side of yourself, the people and the places you visit. I'm addicted to this channel :)

[@user-sg5dd8qb8z]

面白おかしく日本が紹介されていて良かったです！

[@thestudentsofscience2660]

0:25 "Japan is home, to arguably the finest cuisine in the world" And that line is arguably, the most used by Chris. PS: All food expats in Japan uses this phrase.

[@LePetitNuageGris]

Seeing that giant market made me think; more than going out to eat in Japan, I would probably buy some quality ingredients and just learn to cook an array of dishes while I'm there, since I love to cook anyway. That way, when I go home, I can eat most of them again, within reason (because I don't live next to the sea, so a variety of fresh fish is hard to come by). Anyway, thanks for introducing us to more delicious looking Japanese food. Now I'm going to go eat some cereal, I guess...

[@TrackMediaOnly]

I'm disappointed. Ryotaro didn't try to get you killed in some physical activity or game before you ate. I guess this video was pre- his master plan.

[@fefefa246]

I'm actually studying abroad in Hirosaki University and often visit the area in Hirosaki where you shot the video, Hirosaki Castle! I have even visited Aomori and eaten the same ramen in the same shop!! The world is so small! It's amazing that you are bringing attention to this part of Japan!

[@eruno_]

*Aomori prefecture* is perfect place to live for apple and garlic enthusiasts!

[@BasementRuthie]

コイノ/ Koino sign me up!

[@solmae]

Me.

[@PHAileyANIME]

I'm a simple man. I see click, I Abroad in Japan

[@AmeyaBenare]

lol

[@scotsmaninjapan]

Came upon your videos by accident, while exploring the wonders of You-Tube. Now I cannot get enough of them. Its not just because I'm a fan of Japanese culture, food etc. But because you make them so enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@pocchakubo]

I always get so excited every time I see you posted a new video. I love your layout and casual sense to your videos as well as your comical attitude and quirky friends. I'm glad to see you have so much fun on your adventures and cannot wait until next time!!

[@_09625]

Aomori City represent~! ✨ I practically clicked at hyper speed seeing Aomori in the title lol It was great to see y'all enjoying Aomori outside of Nebuta and the insane snow here too!

[@fengsight]

Aww yeah, Hirosaki the city where Flying Witch took place, you can also get over 50 types of apple pie there each for under about 200 yen

[@katiemcmahon7069]

Chris , I absolutely love your videos and I'm so happy you've started getting back into the Routine of making videos every week for us . Your videos have travelled all over the world and including right here in Ireland . Thanks for making us smile :)

[@Pumpion]

From what I've seen, Aomori likes - Apples - Fish - Garlic I've almost always had an interest in Aomori, but now I definitely need to go when I can!

[@ratpos7285]

Been waiting for so long on this series! Thanks Chris!

[@Howesenberg]

I want t-shirts dedicated to Natsuki's phrases...and I want them immediately

[@AmeyaBenare]

justice delicious served

[@lordman5497]

It's like a magic

[@DS-os1sy]

room illumination

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

Electric box Nice dental

[@charleypreston290]

“Hot dancing “

[@lbgonpokeit]

Your content has amazing production value. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos and thank you for dedicating so much time for these documentaries.

[@aquafreeta5420]

You have been my saving grace since being here in Japan!! Thank you so much for everything you post ❤

[@thunderchild1355]

That Tortoise had a Nappy on....

[@xlap2564]

I'm flying to Japan for two weeks in April next year. Your channel has been such a great resource for planning my journey :) just wanted to say thanks for all the great content!

[@bizzybee_animations]

How's Japan?

[@hughJ2972]

He used that last hand grenade in call of duty reference on Journey Across Japan as well

[@trash_pandita]

I appreciate your videos so much, thank you for taking the time to produce them. I am currently rearranging my life where I could possibly retire my life in America and relocate to Japan, I can’t wait to experience first hand the cuisine, culture and people. Again, thank you very much 💕💕💕💕💕

[@manzooryar9152]

Honestly your videos are the highlight of my day😊

[@hikazeyattis3828]

Abroad in Japan is like a drug, I always need more, keep it up chris.

[@Tonindo]

Whoever films these videos should get a raise. Good stuff!

[@yaya_n1981]

I love these Abroad in Japan videos! They are very well produced qaulity-wise and funny :) All I could wish for with videos on Japan.

[@sedmunds69]

THE LORD HAS UPLOADED

[@yippeeyokai5750]

That apple curry looked awesome Chris. I have always wanted to visit Aomori prefecture., nice laid back farm communities, a warm, friendly, and charming place.

[@user-rp4po1gf4e]

来てくれてありがとうございます😊🤍 Thank you for coming!

[@tunafishmaki]

the quality of this content is legit better than most of the shows on food network ...

[@Budisgud69]

"When you have the last hand grenade on call of duty" Chris Broad 2017.

[@jifjei5921]

"And you want to save it. For something special..." lmao

[@DILSTROYER]

I love this series so much!

[@atusnae]

I'm so glad I've found this channel. Natsuki is so pure and everything is so entertaining

[@user-il9qo4qc4n]

Huge fan! Been watching your videos for ages. I'm an english guy who's finally booked a trip to Japan. I can't wait.

[@theale8821]

I like my girls like i like my gyoza Hot Dancing

[@dancedancellamapants]

Going back through and rewatching everything as I hadn't realized I originally viewed with an ad blocker on. This time I noticed something... IS THAT TORTOISE WEARING A DIAPER?!

[@kaldo_kaldo]

My ad blocker didn't block the diaper

[@meredithslee6594]

The quality of these videos are on point! Great job!

[@gallowz1980]

Been wanting to visit japan for the longest of time... really really glad i found your videos cheers mate

[@JackieAllum]

Yay! Nice to see Ryotaro again.

[@hitachicordoba]

As a surfer, I respectfully disagree with Natsuki's "Charming... nice dental" comment lol

[@gemini5228]

Hi! Just came from your TED video and subscribed to this channel right away! What "nokke" actually means here is "putting-on-top" coming from the verb "nokke-ru", which is the casual version of "nose-ru" meaning "to put on top". So you can nokke-ru whatever you like on top of the rice bowl, just as you perfectly explained! I love your positive attitude towards "the cultural differences" in your vlogs, and the contents seem to be quite useful even for the native Japanese viewers like me!

[@lynna.6543]

I was wondering what happened with this "must try" series as you had not posted in a while. I'm glad to see it return and can't wait to see the rest.

[@gokudude45]

You've won way too many competitions.

[@TrouserEnthusiast]

Mohammed Agha Rigged?

[@gokudude45]

naah, i trust chris!

[@zedrhyx1788]

But he can't win a bet against his friends lol

[@naomimoran5564]

The tuna is very pink, I've only ever seen tinned tuna and it's kind of a grey pink colour lol Japan has such amazing food

[@naomimoran5564]

Jon Wukasch ah okay :) I live hundreds of KS from the coast, don't see fresh tuna often obviously lol

[@maureen4056]

You've made me homesick now. I used to live just north of Hach and I loved going there on the weekends a lot. Great city. Great food. I miss it a lot.

[@candysantillo3325]

Wow I don't think that I've ever seen a more beautiful place.Thank you

[@BM24DK]

The tortoise was wearing a diaper! hahaha :D

[@Aleph_Nul]

Holy shit i just went on your channel because i was curious to see how long ago it was since a traditional AIJ was post and now i find you posted a vid 50mins ago Well Played Chris

[@jasminenoel8990]

I've just found your videos, and I love them! Great work, I'm definitely subscribing. 😊 I normally watch videos of expats in China, so you'd be the first expat in Japan I've subbed to. Keep up the good work!

[@slytherinsky]

Oh I think all of that looks amazing from the fish rice bowls to all the garlic can I can’t wait to go!!

[@YosuaNangin]

I love Ryotaro's the British accent smuggler better than Natsuki The Golden Diamond. Fight me

[@Keruo3o]

Yosua Nangin I just can't choose

[@thestealth2448]

Yosua Nangin natsuki numbah won!

[@slaeshjag]

I have to skip past all video with Ryotaro in it, his speech pattern just doesn't work for me, at least not on video :|

[@Zoular]

I think they are justice good as one another. If you don't agree, go fuck yourself

[@davidlessard3877]

I like Chris more than any of them. I win.

[@radityatama_]

That restaurant in memorial garden looks like the one from Flying Witch anime (Café Concrucio?)

[@Barcia14]

FRadityatama yeah I thought the same

[@Rock_Surfer]

Yes! Instantly recognised the dining room and looked it up, and yes Flying Witch was set in Aomori. Now I need to visit, fav anime of all time.

[@STOG01]

Yup, i was both sad and happy to recognize it. The sadness was very slight though ^^

[@DiabloDBS]

Yeah first thing i thought when seeing the interior was also Flying Witch.

[@Lyrandar]

thought the same damned thing.

[@sabretoothjim2475]

Finally. I have been waiting for this episode for ages!

[@BlackberryCrumble]

Great video, loved the way you filmed this. And that food looks delicious! I love eating all sorts of fish and seafood. Sea urchin definitely sounds like something I'd try!

[@Cssfiend]

2:18 you look like you saw that lady spit in your rice Chris, cheer up

[@Gnalysis]

Why was he so annoyed?

[@Chubbs]

im hungry now

[@lilyliao9521]

ni

[@At1asTheProto]

@@lilyliao9521 Ichi

[@tjekmdietjin]

Content, production and direction is getting more and more professional! Keep up the good work!

[@OrphanHart]

Wow. I'm time traveling and watching several videos from different periods of the channel's history for the first time and it's neat to see the changes. Modern Abroad seems much more comfortable and confident compared to past Abroad. The newer videos also have more humor and entertainment in them rather than feeling like a documentary. I still like both, though, but it's fun to compare.

[@Ebbylina]

Natsuki is a national treasure

[@sdcair]

I think the "nokke" of nokkedon refers to "nokkeru", meaning to place something on top of something. Not that I knew, I just happened to have looked for it in a dictionary, because I tried to read the explanation of the voucher system. tangorin.com/general/nokke By the way, I would love to see more steady shots of restaurant menus, Chris! Great video as always, thanks!

[@plattenwender1323]

Great content Chris! Very entertaining and proffesionally done! Keep it up

[@chriswilliams1162]

love it mate. great videos, keep em coming!

[@FusionKush]

I lost it with the cosplayer 😂😂😂

[@INeosIRex]

8:40 if you know the anime "flying witch" this building might be familiar.

[@junevalerian7284]

Thank you so much for your Videos. Stay healthy!

[@madmcrob6193]

I love your videos, keep up the good work they're always interesting

[@josholmezkaya7580]

Justice delicious would be one of the song names on the 6 hours to die album

[@andreimarin6586]

Hey Chris, I saw a Romanian flag hanging above a counter at the fish market in the video (at 1:38 ); any chance you know anything about that? Thanks

[@michaelhollinger133]

I’ve been watching all of these videos and they are like a little documentary, the quality is amazing good job aha

[@vamosnippon]

Bro I'm Japanese American traveling for 3 weeks. I was looking up cities and all I've been watching are your videos. You're pretty awesome!

[@hannarajd]

There was a similar "tea house" in Flying Witch, like the European styled one in the park. If I recall correctly it took place somewhere in Aomori. Does anybody know if it is a coincidence?

[@Rock_Surfer]

Can't be a conincidence, they're practically identical. Maybe it even has a invisable spooky kawaii waitress ^_^

[@anikevin]

I thought that too. They're identical.

[@MegaDeaddemon]

Chris, can we have the 2 deities Ryotoro and Natsuki together now in the same setting?

[@abishkarjungshah4539]

i am planning to visit korea for 2 weeks bt i cant stop watching ur videos because of how good they are.

[@thebeanman99]

Keep up the work! I really enjoy your videos and your personality really resonates with me so I can easily connect with your comments and jokes, plus I am going to the Tokyo Olympics and you've really given me some great vacation ideas! lolol