Why NOT to Leave Uneaten Food at a Japanese Restaurant |

[@AbroadInJapanPodcast]

COMING UP: The story of how Natsuki threw me under a bus at a ramen shop when he walked out halfway through a meal, PETE prepares for his upcoming long-awaited Japan trip and I reveal how Connor and I were semi-threatened by a Yakuza on an island restaurant. Cheers for all the love on the new KZbin Podcast format guys! Looking forward to seeing Pete in person for a few episodes in London next week. Be sure to subscribe and not miss a single episode! 🥳

[@Majestikarp231]

Never a dull moment with Mr Barry Chopsticks and company

[@jesuisungrandewilly]

>he just walks out on his ramen Natsuki must be the gutsiest Japanese man on KZbin.

[@hamzahraja3143]

Yeah sure why not thanks buddy we will support you

[@eiienzero1]

I love that you guys are now on KZbin. It’s so much more entertaining getting to see your faces and expressions.

[@AbroadInJapanPodcast]

Been a lot of fun so far! Can't wait for the episodes in person in London next week!

[@eiienzero1]

@@AbroadInJapanPodcast 😱😱😱that is going to be awesome! Can’t wait!

[@antisal4192]

@@AbroadInJapanPodcast I'm excited to see what happens when Pete goes to Japan. Will American Pete be the step in? Will we see him?

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@@antisal4192 Their meeting will put a tear in the space-time continuum.

[@raychumon]

"itadakimasu" ( infinitive 頂ける ) is a polite verb conjugation in japanese that is often used between strangers. you can use it when requesting someone to do something. eg そこに立っていただけますか？ (soko ni tatte itadakemasuka? = could you please stand over there?). the guards might've said something along those lines.

[@1337hacks]

How is the actual answer not upvoted as much 😭😭😭

[@bunchiemaster1]

Yeah, especially if it was customer service situations it's likely to be very polite keigo and you can also use it to say you're going to do something "-saseteitadakimasu".

[@FJGenso]

9:10 The question about the "itadakimasu" mishearing. Maybe he says "Ojamashimasu", which is another form of "excuse me", because it happen in the restroom. Great podcast, btw

[@seagrid888]

@10:30 well there you go, 'omatase itashimashita' could potentially be misheard to be 'itadakimasu', i guess? or any other polite form of 'shimasu' becomes 'itashimasu'. or, it WAS 'itadakimasu' that they heard, but they didn't catch the words before it. because polite grammar uses an awful lot of '-sasete itadakimasu' ('allow me to do it' kind of meaning)

[@vspence2]

Not sure if anyone else has answered but I’m pretty sure that the person in the Story of the Week was hearing いってらっしゃい or “itterasshai” which I heard all the time in stores when I visited. It means “take care” which makes sense considering the context that they were hearing it and it can sound kinda like “itadakimasu” if you aren’t used to the language, I suppose.

[@idham97]

My guess is probably '失礼します' 'shitsureshimasu' mostly i heard it in context of excuse me, which does make sense in his story.

[@VikingBoi88]

I feel like in the context of the end of the check out process in a konbini, it's probably "Atatame masu ka" which is asking if they would like their food heated up. Both parts of the phrase sounds similar and it is most certainly something they will always ask if buying reheatable meals. Not sure about the park interaction though.

[@vspence2]

@@VikingBoi88 the guy said that they heard the phrase also said by a cop in a public toilet. Also context clues are that it was said as they were leaving. Good guess on your part but I believe 100% that it isn’t right

[@VikingBoi88]

@vspence2 there is a chance that it was 2 separate phrases that sound similar. One at the konbini, and one at the park.

[@vspence2]

@@VikingBoi88 I’m still going with my theory since it’s applicable in both situations and starts with an い and not an あ

[@cathconnelly]

So so happy to finally SEE the podcast... But if Chris and Pete don't restore the Natsuki "Wow" to the intro sting, I'm gonna hurl myself into the sun.

[@Thamesgirl]

I agree! I always say it with him lol

[@NelleShadowblue]

Wait that's Natsuki?!

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

Dear Cautious Chris and Prudent Pete, I had already listened to the audio version of today's podcast but I also wanted to contribute to this channel by watching the video and leaving a comment for the algorithm. Whilst I am here, I think I should address my slight concern caused by the sheer lack of bear stories & facts on the pod. I will be grateful if you lift the 'Bear ban' that Chris has imposed previously, because I believe that bears are an inextricable part of the Abroad in Japan experience. Thanking you in advance, Sayantan.

[@AbroadInJapanPodcast]

BRING BACK THE BEARS!

[@shiftyy2786]

@@AbroadInJapanPodcastBRING. BACK. THE. BEARSSS

[@adaldi_]

Dear Courageous Chris and Precious Pete, Thank you for making weekly content for us all these years. I'm so glad it's finally in video form! Remember everyone, new podcast every Monday and Thursday. 🎉❤

[@Taireyn]

Was listening to your podcasts while I was in Japan myself years ago, absolutely loved it during night walks. Kinda rediscovered it again, absolutely love the setup!

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

"Probably the best way to learn about Japan -without- actually being Japan."

[@krishnam1]

Having just returned from Japan recently, I found a much greater understanding of allergies and food choices. So, if there's something you can't eat, many places will list out the ingredients in the menu (or look it up online if it's a chain). And if in doubt, ask... I think most people in Japan give foreigners a great latitude in intent (as long as you're not intentionally being crass).

[@empressryuumi]

I've been listening to the podcast anyway but... I must say, seeing a notification on youtube that there's another Chris Broad video to watch is giving me joy! I'm so glad for the frequency!

[@edtomorrow]

I’ve been to a few hostess bars and Mr Broads assessment is spot on. Even though the few I’ve been to there were at least one hostess that spoke just enough English to make it somewhat interesting. But for the purposes of what a hostess bar is for it’s not worth the expense for the reward. The point of the bar is to get the customer to buy extremely overpriced drinks for not only you but for the hostesses entertaining you. And if you think you’re going to beat the system by not engaging the ladies and nursing the one beer you bought when you got there, it won’t work for long. One of the very considerate hostesses tipped me in on the fact that I was about to get in trouble with management if I didn’t start spending the money. I think the people that really patronize a hostess bar are prepared to spend the money to really have a great time there. For a trip on holiday it’s just not financially worthwhile. It’s not a raucous time like a western style gentleman’s club. There’s no lap dances and if there’s a stage performer it’s not going to be the type to strip for you as you tip them in their G-strings. But then again there was one that did have that but I wouldn’t consider it a traditional hostess bar like we were talking about. But if you want a dirty bar you’re going to have to get dirty to go there. They’re shady, dodgy and not Japanese at all. Don’t ever use a credit card and only order beers. But better yet, just don’t go. 😊

[@markymark6954]

Love the additional podcast content on you tube now guys! Been following Chris for a few years and it's nice to see he has friends. 😂

[@zenrythebard5587]

9:04 the one that immediately came to my mind was 失礼します

[@TheMicro4]

5:52 Yep. My best friend went through this lol. Some places will not take it. To explain, it would be like pulling out $2 bills in the USA and paying for everything.

[@jsEMCsquared]

2 dollar bills are still legal tender in th USA.😂

[@davidribeiro]

You have NO IDEA how much I needed to hear about natsuki being unable to eat fish. I feel the same and always thought JP was out of the table for me.

[@ragsdale710]

I swear half of Japanese people's favourite food is sushi and they always seem shocked when I say don't like it, only white fish

[@TwoCentsOnTour]

Right.... mental note to take loads of cash with me if I ever head to Japan.... I'm not sure if we have "cash to your door delivery" in New Zealand though..... 🤔 Also we do the "hazard light thanks" here as well!

[@arceus54321]

it's not a big deal. if you bring a debit card you can easily exchange cash at pretty much market rate at konbini ATMs

[@TwoCentsOnTour]

@@arceus54321 Ah good to know! Crazy cos last time I was in China pretty much everything was paid by app

[@1983simi]

tbh as long as you stick to bigger cities you only really need the cash for food and entrance fees. Most all bigger stores and hotels have no issue accepting cards

[@Cajek2]

I've been listening to your pudcast for the last decade keep going strong Chris!

[@kristin7146]

To the person who asked about driving - Yes, if you haven't been driving long and you're not used to driving on the left side of the road, dear god be careful. There is a bit of a learning curve regarding re-learning clearance on the opposite side of the car and roads can be narrow. Japanese drivers will not be afraid to blast pass you on a narrow road. I rented a car in Shikoku and the highways / town driving were fine, but the mountain roads were terrifying.

[@mattcy6591]

He's probably confusing Itterasshai as itadakimasu

[@fencenail]

Chris please put the entire catalogue on here it's a pain having to scroll online while I'm working, keep up the good work!

[@reverendfawkes6138]

That would be an immense pain in the ass and wouldn't eliminate scrolling. At most, I could see him uploading the catalogue to the Internet Archive so listeners can download episodes.

[@bryonyamada2620]

16:25 Most if not ALL Hostess Bars normally give the X arms when they see ANY tourist try to come in. Especially if you don't speak the language. Also they don't want to bother with the issues that come with the VERY expensive bill that can be as high as $2-3K USD. Japanese would just pay the bill and leave (or charge it to an account since most are business men with clients) while most tourist will LOUDLY complain about it.

[@punchpineapple]

It's so great that you're on KZbin now; I'm rarely listening to streaming platforms so I always end up with a backlog of episodes. I'm finally keeping up!

[@Omar_E11]

Been loving the past few episodes. Happy you made the switch to YT!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Woot! you finally did it! Abroad in a podcast video!

[@tannerlea9721]

What a treat I thought it would be a one episode a week sorta thing but two??!

[@AznMagicks]

Yup! Since iirc 2020, they started running two episodes per week, coming out on Sunday and Wednesday. I'm going to guess the video versions will come out a day later.

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

I reckon you're not an audio listener.

[@knsellout]

"Ojama shimasu" literally means, "I'm going to get in your way" or " I will disturb you." It is used as a polite greeting when entering someone's home

[@gast321]

It's nice to see Pete's face again. It's be cool to see him in more videos on Chris' main channel some day

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

We need a Coolish tier list.

[@ChantalRussell]

Guys, I really need your help with this one: I physically cannot eat a large quantity of food. If I was going to Japan, by myself, I would be committing taboos left and right with that but since I’m going with my husband, how do the Japanese view sharing plates? He’s usually the only reason that there’s nothing left on my plate when I’m about ready to leave. Thoughts?

[@lyndylou752]

I would love an answer to this as well, I also can only eat small amounts of food.

[@forthekhan453]

Don't worry. Sharing plates is fine and is done ALL of the time. Also, japanese people realize that you are a foreigner to their country and don't understand the idiosyncrasies of their culture. So if you don't like something and don't eat it, they will be fine with it. Honestly, if you make friends with one they will often try to get you to eat an unusual dish like natto or shirouo, and when you can't/won't will laugh at your reluctantance. Then finish the meal with great relish as if it's the best thing ever. Kind of like the Scots with haggis or Cajuns with frog legs.

[@TonkarzOfSolSystem]

Typical Japanese portions sizes are much smaller than most places in the western world, I think you'll be fine.

[@ogitakasi3030]

Great to see podcast on YT!

[@itsmrotaku]

I love that the pod is now on KZbin

[@snowbroovevo]

Hello Christian, my dog almost choked while i was watching this video, now every time i hear your voice I'll remember doing the heimlich maneuver on a little fox terrier. She's fine btw 👍 Keep the good work

[@centix.m6338]

Didn't know chris broad had a podcast, but now that i do, i know what podcast im going to be listening to from now on!!

[@MrScoot27]

Natsuki and his hatred of anything fishy is giving me hope that if I ever come to Japan, I won't starve, given that I have an enormous fish allergy. I don't even hate a lot of fish (tuna or sardines are brilliant), but eating either one could seriously harm me, so I'm glad to see that someone was able to survive 50 years with a similar limitation.

[@daemonbane1]

There's way more chicken and beef around than western popular culture would suggest.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

I'm loving this podcast format so much.

[@ibrahimsteyn1612]

Im new to the podcast only my third one but loving it so far !! Good work Chris and Pete

[@bibi.kjartans]

So happy to see you guys are also uploading on youtube now!

[@nekolover-iq4ug]

nice chat guys ..I am looking forward to see more podcast is very interesting

[@ChannelSho]

One of the weird driving culture things I saw when living in Japan for a few years with my folks in Okinawa was honking is also a way to convey "sorry" or "go ahead" or similar. Of course you do that anywhere else you'll be run down.

[@rickharvey4727]

Chris, I've been working on putting siding on a shed I built, and bought some Pocari Sweat from the Asian Market to stay hydrated. It has been a life saver!

[@mikekun155]

Just came back from a 15/16 day trip from Japan and 2 day trip in Korea. It averaged about 93-98 while in Japan which felt like 105 with humidity TT_TT.. Pacari sweat (and Aquarius which is what I drank when Pacari isnt available) , UV umbrellas, aqua rich sun screen and Gatsby cooling towels helped. I purchased a clunky 3 speed neck fan that also saved my life. It lasts 20 hours on low, 15 on medium and 10 on high and it did not die in my trip at all. Real MVP! Also it was funny hearing the locals and kids say "ATSUIIIII!" lol. God I miss sushi already and its only day 1 back in the States!

[@mikekun155]

Moreover, the typhoon on the 15th pushed my Korea trip to the 16th most of the Kansai train did not work. That was hell but at least the Matsuya saved the day! Yeah,,, we happened to be in Osaka as the typhoon reared its head. Just glad we went to central Osaka because the area we stayed in started flooding!

[@gmedia8881]

We do the hazard lights in Ireland, mainly if a person has let you out from a side road onto a main road, cause they can't see the wee polite wave from behind 🤣

[@DianeLeesmith]

Easy and lovely drive Kyoto up to Miyazaki/Amanohashidate and Ine. Lived in Maizuru so a regular drive for me to Kyoto and to Amanohashidate.

[@Stevo139]

Never knew this podcast existed! This is great :D

[@jessenieborski5419]

I didn't use cash much on my December 2022- January 2023 trip to Japan. I frequently loaded my Suica Card about ¥20,000 at a time & paid for restaurants, convenience stores, most things with it.

[@sandratrujillo3947]

yesssss!!!!! Yessss! YES! ❤ finally video podcast

[@jensebu78]

My wife bought a bread backing machine in Japan and we brought it with the plane yesterday. With the onboard luggage. We threw away the cardboard and packed it in plastic and hoped the best. With JAL it wasn't a problem at all 😅

[@GeomancerHT]

I remember going to europe once and they rejecting the 500 euro bill because that was only used by narcos to deal in the black market... they feared that bill so much that they pulled it out of circulation... also it was very difficult to break it down, I remember paying 370 for a couple of hostel nights and having to scourge an entire day asking if someone would break it, and at the end of the day we were lucky the hostel had the exact 130 in the register.

[@jamescanjuggle]

holy shite, yeab here in ireland one guy tried to pay for coffee with a 100€ note, we were shocked, no one knew what to do 😂 a €500 would probably put you on some sort of list damn

[@redstar96gr57]

One of the reasons they pulled them off circulation at first and then changed the bill design was because narcos and gangsters would keep on counterfeiting 100,200 and 500 euro bills,especially in the UK apparently.

[@sloesty]

Didn't not know you were on yt. Been listening on spotify forever (and likely will still since i put it one when i go jogging)

[@DamnAwesome]

Awesome episode!

[@griff7887]

Didn’t realize you had a podcast. Guess I’ll listen

[@MrRidocks]

Best day ever to see you both doing podcast

[@dunkirchen1940]

The Natsuki story has me rolling!

[@dwarfbard]

Beem listening the podcast audio version for a while now but only accidentally discovered it while you were talking about it on "Trash taste". Otherwise wouldn't have known this existed and I've been watching your YT videos for many years

[@Oneway2fun]

Excellent show

[@jayp9158]

After reading your book now I enjoy your videos even more

[@Bazilisk_AU]

11:00 I think the word might have been どういたしまして which when said hastily you can barely make out the どう and you start hearing いたしま… which if your ears haven’t learned to distinguish the いたしました and the いただきます it may have been a mishear and you heard the いた… associated the rest of the word with the closest thing which was いただきます。 But that’s just a Theory

[@FootSplit]

Finally on youtube

[@desktop2815]

I think its funny what you say about the hazard lights. Many Japanese motorcycles dont even come with them

[@Sirge57]

Digging these podcasts.

[@markfellows74]

The pod goes visual, i like it!

[@Polkaknot]

Going to France in November, thanks for the tip Pete! Speaking of tip, what's the Yen - Euro rate?

[@SuperGoomba6464]

Ah when I got ramen one late night in Japan, I had trouble with the ticket machine because in all in Japanense and when j sat down I had this giant bowl of pork ramen. It was delicious but very porky and fatty. Also being the only white dude there with all the Japanese people in line watching you was nerve wracking I only managed to finished half, but I joked to the ramen guy "sugoi dekai (very big) and said I was full. He laughed and thanked me, but I still hate /feel bad for wasting food in Japan.

[@Kiki-bi5kf]

I was wondering, do restaurants in Japan let you take doggy bags if you can't finish your meal? I'm not necessarily a picky eater but since earlier this year I developed some stomach issues which can make me nauseous at random times. Eating out proved to be difficult sometimes but, at least where I live, they pack my food for me to take home if I can finish it. I'm coming to Japan in November and I know it's considered extremely rude if you leave unfinished food. So does anybody know if they do?

[@darriendastar3941]

How easy is it to avoid soy sauce in Japan? (I'm allergic to it - proper swelling up and turning red allergy, not an intolerance.)

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

Same here, I break out in gigantic hives and need to take Prednisone. I love the stuff too! My neck turns into a gigantic red rash that goes down to my chest. Sometimes my lips swell up so much that I look like I've had fillers 😂

[@darriendastar3941]

It sucks to be us 😞 But at least we're brilliantly attractive, funny and the most intelligent people in the room LOL 😀@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts

[@johanfr]

For Yakitori (chicken skewer), go for "Shio" (salty) instead of "Tare" (bbq sauce with soy sauce in it).

[@hermdude]

I think the first person was hearing "dou itashimashite", but didn't catch "dou" since I suppose it didn't register to him as a word, considering it seems he only learnt the basic phrases.

[@pietro6032]

Can't wait for the thousands of non-official highlights channels.

[@Chronostra]

Hello Chris and Pete my dudes (or any viewers, you are welcome to answer too), I have a question for you. How accomodating Japan is for Muslims nowadays? Like, are halal products is labelled and readily available in stores? Are there halalized (is it a word?) Japanese dishes, like for example ramen and the like?

[@Mattached]

You're very entertaining and I'm sure these videos take a lot of effort since they're top-notch. I would like to see something similar to what It's Always Sunny does on their YT-Podcast where they cut-in video examples of what they're referencing to. Cheers

[@chrisyravenconlin]

Those portable neck air conditioners are all over Amazon here in North America, and they are loud as hell. But they work!

[@strappernick9891]

I have to remind myself this podcast is now on KZbin too! My #1 podcast, nothing else is too close to be honest. Hello Crafty Chris and Plucky Pete!

[@MasterQuestMaster]

What are some uncommon things that you don’t normally see eaten in the west but might come up in Japan that one might want to add to their „I’d rather not“ list?

[@arceus54321]

already listened on spotify but just here to leave a like

[@jenna-travels]

Where should we send our questions to? Can we leave them in the comments here or should I post them somewhere else? I went to Japan for the first time 1 month ago and we had a private transfer booked at the airport as part of our holiday package. As our taxi driver had already been waiting for us for 50mins we didn't feel it appropriate to try and explore how to purchase a Suica card at the airport and assumed we would be able to buy one at the various train and metro stations in Tokyo. However once in Tokyo no one seemed to be able to tell us how to do this. We asked at our hotel and they told us we would just need to pay for individual travel day tickets to use the trains given we had failed to get our Suica at the airport. We also asked at numerous train stations and metro stations but no-one seemed to be able to issue us with a Suica and we were simply ushered to the machines which issued day travel cards (which we assumed were more expensive than using Suica). What should we have done in this circumstance? Is the airport really the only place that tourists can buy Suica cards?

[@jessicaluchesi]

I did hear on my way home on the audio podcast, but watching your silly faces do make it special. I miss Japan, thank you for making the gap a bit closer.

[@adversarialxvx]

i needed this haha!

[@pietro6032]

LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@c-lizzle]

I’m from the UK and I always use my hazards to say thanks to people behind me 😅

[@MagiaErebea028]

We rocking that 105 degrees here on the daily currently

[@prescriptionpete866]

Hostess bar was an interesting experience 😂 😆

[@molliemarieprendergast8753]

So, my husband is allergic to wheat and eggs. How screwed is he for eating out in Japan?

[@virgiliumarin5382]

Hi Pete and Chris ! Where are you online ?! What is your online address ?! where can I listen to you ?

[@darkclouds27]

Where do you buy yen online? Could you attach a link? My kid is going to Saitama at the end of the year and having the yen beforehand sounds convenient especially if the conversion rate is less. BTW I'm enjoying the daily podcasts!

[@ZeNex74]

Post office

[@James-v9i7c]

Can you ask Pete, being an alright fella from the North East of England if he remembers the in-your-face adverts on regional telly. (I'll throw out a few classics from Portrack Lane Stockton...'It's Fraaaank's Factory Flooring...Safestyle UK etc the list goes on) nostalgia aside; does this exist in Japan or any other country you've spent time in? Or is it just an English phenomenon to sell things in this way. Also if you could be sandwi...nevermind.

[@AbroadInJapanPodcast]

SOUTH CLEVELAND GARAGES! Px

[@n1hondude]

They definitely said "shitsurei shimasu" :)

[@silverian]

Great stories!

[@kv4648]

12:34 people actually bought them!?!

[@teysa.k]

damn, couldnt even finish the other one and now this is up

[@misaoshikhun2460]

Is it possible to have this in Spotify?

[@torentosangaming6733]

Is it okay if I ask what website you used to do the online exchange into Yen? Currently doing a bit of research on my own end…🙏

[@zhi-binchiam7828]

Natsuki the legend.

[@DangSnowy]

I think they said arigatougozaimasu at the conbini and shitsureishimasu at the park

[@FlashBO7]

Great video boys! What drink would you recommend with fried chicken?

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Ahaha I was looking for a new episodes earlier today but I was just a bit ahead I guess😆

[@sheppertonstudios8253]

Hahaha yeah we bought our yen online and the postman delivered 3 grands worth the next day lol

[@joshuashoup1051]

Honestly I'm planning to buy a vacuum from Japan or win one in a crane game. Because vacuums here in the U.S. are so expensive. It's even cheaper buying a switch OLED in Japan.

[@Ghostvface]

Hi Chris, I follow you on the main channel, didn't know you had a podcast, where can I listed to it? Thank you

[@Peeenos]

This is really enjoyable and entertaining, hope you guys keep it up x (Can't let Connor and those trash taste fellas hog all of the podcast air time haha)

[@Twisted_Rose96]

Loving these intros 😁