Adventures: Japanese Supermarket

[@raingodmusic]

This use to be only one of 3 japanese vlogs on KZbin. Now there's a plethora. I love this video

[@KanjiHunter]

rain god Too funny. Thanks for the recognition!

[@raingodmusic]

Ghost of Matsubara Thank you sir it's an honor.

[@crash1802]

wow just coming back to this video 13 years later. this video inspired me to learn Japanese , move to Hawaii, and eventually visit japan. i was inspired to video at my local grocery for my foreigner friends but they kicked me out and it was really dramatic. i wonder if the ghost of matsubara shirts are still available. i grew out my old one.

[@KanjiHunter]

I love hearing stories of inspiration!! LOL Unfortunately those GOM shirts are no longer available. But, if the KANJI HUNTER series takes off, I’m definitely gonna make T-shirts and pin buttons for that. So definitely share those videos with all your friends!!

[@ShaunStar5]

I was in Japan recently and it was everything I thought it would be. Aside from the poetic beauty, the cleanliness, the yummy food, the lights, the traditions...what really struck me was how everyone was just so nice to each other not just to foreigners. They're kind of aloof at first because of the language barrier but if you make an effort, they will go out of their way, in broken English and creative gestures, just to help you out. Japanese people are an exemplary race. Japan is a utopian example of what nations should or aspire to be. That being said, I am not surprised that they immediately came to the aid of Filipinos even though they themselves are still recovering from the disaster. They are just a selfless bunch. No boundaries, just humanity. must respect to the people of Japan.

[@KanjiHunter]

I’m really glad you enjoyed your visit!!

[@Gennosuke84]

sheeet i forgot this video.. this changed my life just saying. 13 yrs later learned japanese.. many things happened wow

[@Maxher240]

Damn i use to watch this video 10 times a day wishing i could go to japan one day back when i was in 9th grade 11 years ago 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@KanjiHunter]

Welcome back!! Still here!!

[@eepmeep8550]

I wish people bought me assorted vegetable juices as presents instead of soaps or costume jewelry...

[@KanjiHunter]

I just wish people bought me gifts!

[@vipergtsmre]

great vid except for all the stupid txt boxes you have to close

[@KanjiHunter]

Srry bout that, but views & ads keep the channel financially sound. Plz, like & share! Thnks for watching!

[@moepskie]

Ghost of Matsubara Hi Tom, I've been watching your videos for several years, and this one is what got me interested in your channel initially up to this very day. But with all respect, why not put the annotations at the end or/and start of the video instead of during the entire video like most people do? I understand that it helps generating income but I can guarantee you that spamming people with annotations 24/7 during a video , totally blocking out the content with annotations, will absolutely decrease your financial income on the long term instead of increasing it. People get scared away because it, hit the dislike button right away and will do anything but watch your other videos (let alone subscribe) and you can read that from the comments below this video. I for one know how you truly are so I'm not doing that, but it definitely scares away potential viewers. P.S.: Please don't become one of those commercialized KZbinrs who want to milk out their viewers and causing their channels to go to !@#$ :) I love your channel and I want to keep doing so man :p

[@cozycarry]

moepskie or you just fckn disable annotations, good lord..

[@moepskie]

ZorcerStorm I do, but it's annoying to have to do that and it is for many others as well. I'm only trying to help him. It's like having a salesman at your door which you want to get rid off. Super easy to do, but annoying.

[@cozycarry]

moepskie life is hard -_-

[@ralphrepo]

Thank you for your very informative video. Two comments FYI, firstly, your comment about the "Chinaman" caricature being a somewhat racist picture; actually, most Chinese would find the term "Chinaman" itself to be offensive. I know your usage of it here was innocent, but just be advised that it may not be well recieved by Chinese listeners. Secondly, on a lighter note, the section regarding the various coffees in a gift pack; there are actually many niche coffees made only for the Japan market that cannot be obtained anywhere else in the world. Despite your rather, er... disdainful assessment, I have been attempting to find one particular Nescafe formulation for years without success; I would kill for that box of instant coffee, LOL... Thanks again for your great videos!

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🥡

[@justsomerandomguy2780]

Watching this again from the year 2022 haven't watched it since 2010 very nostalgic 👍🇯🇵🗼⛩️🗻🗾🏯

[@KanjiHunter]

Welcome back!!

[@animatestate]

I have seen two of your videos and I really like them. You got some good jokes, LOL. It's funny about the heating in Japanese homes and apartments. I've been trying to save money here on heating in my USA home (very cold winter all over the world!), so I guess a good way to practice being cold before moving to Japan will be to refuse to turn my heat up and freeze!

[@andyhan5159]

you need more text boxes in your video

[@vampvivid]

LOL MY NUTS

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🥜

[@dragosbelar]

American chocolate is disgusting.

[@oneintenman2739]

Absolutely. Hershey's is the garbage of chocolate. They bought Cadbury's and the British have done nothing but complain about how nasty the taste is now that it's Hershey's.

[@dragosbelar]

Funny how I'm talking about the chocolate you eat and not personaly attacking you.

[@geddoe316]

dragosbelar bwahahahahahahaha

[@geddoe316]

onein tenman the british are second rate americans

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

[@wanyeung3895]

This made me really happy... never really seen conversations that actually end happily. +1 for patient and understanding people

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🕉

[@MegamiOokami]

The "root covered in dirt" is Lotus Root :D..And your super market is SO much bigger than the one I live next to!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@arts_entkenichi]

There is discovery of the difference in culture feom life. Thank you for introducing Japan.🌻

[@KanjiHunter]

けんぷんTV You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@belovedpeartree]

This armchair Japan lover loved the quick tour of a Japanese supermarket!!! Very funny!!!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@rachiti]

Thanks for the video. It's always interesting to see the differences between cultures. I watch "Cooking with Dog" on here so I've become more familiar with various aspects of Japanese cooking. It was great to see how that translates to differences in supermarkets.

[@Gantzz321]

one thing I liked about this store compared to others I have seen is they don't put the big yellow SALE signs on every single item in the store.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@mshill149]

lmao, awesome. I have had a lot of "wtf is this?" moments in Japanese Supa. Love the adventure...and the an pan bread.

[@KanjiHunter]

Thnx! Glad you enjoyed!

[@レントラー-k5l]

11年も前の動画なのか...明治チョコレートのデザインが違って驚いた

[@KanjiHunter]

レントラー・ だいぶ前だったね！

[@alhawal1]

thank you.. this is very informative to me , please make more videos like this iv seen the other once, that you did and its great,,,, keep the good work blessings and peace

[@Mslittlejoeyy]

This was interestingly funny, I enjoyed your commentary among your Japanese supermarket tour :) I'd love to visit Japan in my near future, such a fascinating culture/place just by the looks of everything.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@bluesea7019]

im so glad to know there are so many ppl who like japan.i love the foreigners who love japan. i want him to introduce more about japan.thank you for making this video!

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! I’m very happy you say that. 😊

[@Ms.LiMichelle]

That was awesome! Thank you for that - whatever that was (Cabin Boy reference) But seriously - very cool, fun, & informative!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@chrisb.865]

I think it's funny how he's saying how nice it is and then shitting on it all at the same time.

[@waltera4448]

Definitely an interesting video on what to possible expect when going to a supermarket in Japan.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@clintgirard677]

all the music played on the loudspeakers is interesting

[@tetloid]

I went shopping to a Japanese supermarket nearby this morning and..Yes, there was a sign asking customers not to take a picture of shop's inside. I think it is due to a cut-throat competition among supermarkets so they just want to exclude the possibility of leaking crucial info such as what is selling well at what price and so on...

[@TheGrandeTwinz]

i love how u make videos on this its so intrestingg litterly and the fact u show every detail or describe everything makes it so much fun make more okayss love the videooooooo :D

[@carlasmith1017]

When we were in Osaka, Japan we were invited to dinner by my husbands boss. They had this wonderful lg square table in front of their sofa, looked like a big coffee table. The top was wood and it was draped underneath the top with like a curtain that went all the way around it. They said that is were they will sit in the morning to have breakfast. When we sat down our legs went under the draping and a heater turned on to warm us. So that is one way they stay warm while enjoying a casual meal.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@lslavychecker]

THEY WILL HAVE OLYMPIC GAMES IT IS GOOD TO WATCH THOSE VIDEOS SPECIAL IF YOU PLAN TO GO THERE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES...

[@lilypond1547]

Hey Tom --- those gifts would be the gifts that keep on giving. You would give it to a friend and they give it to their friend... and so on.. and so on! LOL Love those!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@TheUltimateCrash1990]

Oh wow, what an amazing video! Thank you for this great upload Ghost!

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🥷

[@skiddier12]

Everything looks so clean! Do they have any Gym's there where you can lift weights?

[@kyliesbtwlinda]

actually, I heard in a news report a while back saying that Tokyo is the second (or was it the third?) most expensive city in the world to live it...followed by Sydney; Australia. I can't remember which city was the most expensive but I remember the report said it was not Tokyo, however it is at least in the top 5 of most expensive cities to live in.

[@noobsandwich4598]

First saw this video when it was new on a different account I forgot the password of long ago... having lived a long and fulfilled 12 years it is so amazing to watch this again after I've made my way to Japan as well and now none of this wild and exotic stuff feels as exotic as it did when I was young. Whoever might read this, I hope you are well, and know you have a lot of life left ahead of you.

[@KanjiHunter]

Thnx!! Glad you found me again!! Check out my KANJI HUNTER series. Also, my other band ACROBAT SHONEN!

[@MisterRightAway]

I wish everyone could do a grocery video this detailed. You can learn a lot about a place by what they sell at their grocery stores. Oh... And you speak Japanese a whole lot better than me, brother.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@dsimon33871]

Very entertaining. The deadpan delivery works well...I will subscribe.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@PaliUnderground]

In Hawaii our supermarkets are a lot like those, but the Sake and Rice Aisles are not so huge. Oh- and Safeway is pretty much just like the mainland with a decent Seafood section added.

[@hebneh]

I watched this years ago and just rediscovered it. I really laughed at him singing this supermarket chain's jingle at the very end. At 7:38 and 8:17 you can hear it playing on a loudspeaker inside: "Yamanaka - Yamanaka - Yamanaka Supa Seiru!" (Super Sale) At 6:37 he tells a woman at the fish counter that he's doing this video for "friends" - which I guess all of us on KZbin must be. At 7:13, that's lotus root.

[@Silrian777]

Hm, we do have half a rice aisle here in Dutch supermarkets.

[@sukumvit]

Yeah... Ironically I could get many more varieties of rice in Australia than in Japan. There is even Japanese style short grain sushi rice like koshihikari available...

[@525Lines]

Gifting appears to be more standardized around the gift box in Japan, which I like. Gifting is hard and getting a gift box of some practical stuff is nice.

[@oliverdots]

Thanks for posting. Very interesting. Was in Fukuoka around 20 yrs ago. Wanna go back!!!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@jeffrobbins3378]

Actually, they give to a school or organization which then sells it for cheap at a recycle market. That way you can buy stuff that's second-hand but never used before.

[@MichelleDeVille]

I enjoyed your video very much but I would have liked to know more about the prices.Do you talk about them in your other videos ?

[@paulntraci99]

Enjoyed watching, just wish it had been in higher quality video. Doesn't have to be anything like 1080, but 360dpi doesn't really show you anything but blurs. Thanks for sharing though!

[@ybunnygurl]

lol the hallow dirt covered root is lotus root, and daikon radish, this seems kinda dated now, I can get both of those veggies at my local whole foods... and if i have to I can slugg down to "the Great Wall" at Chinese supermarket buy my hose that mostly sells Korean and Japanese food.

[@jpelletier03]

When you were talking about how there's nothing special with the soaps in the gift boxes . . . the reason is that it's customary to exchange gifts in Japan but don't get your host or whatever something too pricy, because then they'll feel obligated to get you something expensive in return. It goes from being a gracious present to an inconvenience. It's more polite to get something useful than expensive. :)

[@rossman1rb]

Excellent documentary, pally, well executed.

[@64Franka]

That was the best supermarket I've ever enjoyed looking around in... Would like to see more.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@cominatrix]

you have a fantastic deadpan humor, its really great. new yorkers!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@chathall574]

Although Japan has 'exotic' food so to speak, you won't have any problems buying and eating fabulous pizzas, delicious hamburgers (Mos Burger- yum...), decent sandwiches, etc. Japan is totally east meets west. All your favourite fast food places are there, Starbucks is prevalent, and the convenience stores (e.g. 7-11) sell many familiar snacks from the west. One of the pleasures of travelling to Japan though is eating Japanese food and drinking great Japanese drinks like green tea (macha). And, if you like Indian food you'll find surprisingly good deals at Indian restaurants in Tokyo (e.g. under $10 for a 3 course meal, naan bread and beer)!

[@mokshya125]

are you kidding me ? $10 for a 3 course meal . i live in tokyo . i have never found a indian restaurant that cheap . i would say it would cost 500 yen minimum at lunch time .at dinner time they are more expensive

[@googles1515]

I really enjoyed this video! I love seeing how other countries are different or the same as we are use to here in Canada. I was surprised to see how similiar the grocery store was to ours. I would love to try Crunky and would be willing to pay someone to send me some!

[@MrJimFIt]

Excellent video! Thanks for travelling us to the everyday life of Japan! :)

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! 🥷

[@seraphiccandy21]

In South Africa where I'm originally from they pretty much have zero central heating as well. Only the really rich folk have it and sometimes businesses. Most people have those little radiators which are ridiculously expensive to keep on. When its cold you have blankets and jackets. Luckily in winter it ( usually)never gets below freezing point. Never realized before I came to Europe that its possible to sit comfortably in a t-shirt inside while its cold outside...

[@theChadnCarolComplex]

check out our awesome trip to japan! We have a series of episodes covering all over Tokyo, and Kyoto as well! We'll be making a video covering our trip, giving full details for anyone else planning a visit there as well, so if you have any questions leave a comment on any of our videos! :)

[@Sillykat420]

You don't have a rice aisle in America? We have that in the UK, or at least in the supermarkets I go to.

[@Sillykat420]

We don't have as big of a rice aisle, but we still have one.

[@Jkitmusic]

10:18 Yamanaka~ Yamanaka~ Yamanaka super sale~♪ I guess he sings TV commercial of this supermarket.

[@Honoluzoo]

dude great idea, Makes me miss the stores there so much

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@brunodipolto]

Awsome video man! Thanks for sharing! Great japanese spreaking too! Congrat!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@Tetsou88]

We don't have a rice aisle per say, but we do have a rather large rice section at most grocery stores in Miami.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@KaitTakesAsia92]

What part of Japan are you in? I will be traveling to the Osaka area soon for study abroad. Just curious about how different things could be if the city you are in is bigger or smaller than the city I will be in.

[@muffinman472]

Tell me I'm not the only one who's had this at the top of their Watchlist for like 8 years

[@KanjiHunter]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Thnx!!! Check out the KANJI HUNTER series!!

[@KpopKnitter]

Thanks for this great video! I'm going to study abroad in Japan and this was very useful. Could you do a video on living expenses? I'm also interested in the health care system.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@tobygibson3806]

We have the Crunky here now! In Honolulu! (I actually posted a picture of that a month ago- it is apparently a fairly subculture/hip-hop culture candy!) My 12 year old son would go off the richter scale on that you/snack section!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@NostalgiaMan]

I have had you on my featured channel for 4 years lol. Damn time passes fast

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@NostalgiaMan]

@@KanjiHunter awesome. I will

[@adamb228]

01:50 Birdflu? lol.. also thought the christmas songs at the end of the video were funny. Interesting food.. heavy on the sea

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@525Lines]

I went back to my old college and I guess they have a lot of Asian students, so one place that used to be a drug store now sold only gigantic bags of dried rice and rice cookers.

[@gameill]

no rice aisle in America. Just a small display beside the spaghetti/macaroni aisle. lol

[@Satyr000]

When it comes to prepared meals/food in Japan do they use a lot of Monosodium glutamate in there food? I'm planning a trip to Japan and I have to avoid the stuff.

[@TheChebyMan]

Thx for the preview, Guys. Appreciate the help.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@damiester]

@tlsnow44 Did you know you can slide your train ticket in any direction even flipped backwards, and it'll still work.... Whereas in Britain you gotta go for the utmost accuracy or it'll make that shame siren sound.

[@Ichigo12367]

Liked the singing at the end oh and great vid a few ?'s but umm how long did it take u to learn the language?how u become a teacher there? Do u drive or take public transportation? and one more any pancakes or waffles over there? LOL just asking oh how can a US guy like u get a job teaching there? thank u in advance if any one else wants to answer pleas do so but be polite and how much more expincive is it over there? and how can u learn the language in the us with out the rosetta stone program?

[@bittebirte]

ditto your thoughts on the hot water bottles over there. WTF? Hello, rubber ones - where are you???

[@PianoSprite]

I've been teaching myself Japanese. I was pleased to be able to understand what you were saying at about 7:00. :) Japan looks so cool. :)

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@Kumachanchan]

I was there for 2 weeks...it's awesome! if anyone goes, you must go to Isetan in Tokyo to the food court downstairs

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@Kumi12341]

Pocky!!!!! Fish head has to be gone for me to buy it, cant see it lolz! And the singing anime thing looked like an arcade machine? And your voice is nice, sounds like my Uncle Alex! And that last part had me laughing so hard!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@Kumi12341]

@@KanjiHunter oh wow a reply?! From 9 years ago! I honestly didn't even remember writing a comment.

[@KanjiHunter]

@@Kumi12341 Yeah.... 😅 i’ve been lost for a few years… But I’m back on KZbin! Got a plan for weekly videos. 📺 Thank you for your reply! Let me know if you have a kanji word you’d like me to feature!! 🥷

[@championblue4129]

depends what type of rice, sauce and veggies your buying.

[@jasonarmstrong5750]

It's amazing how similar yet how different it is to the states

[@eakooffire]

Renkon is actually Lotus flower root. That's why it has big holes in it - for the water. :)

[@Mikej1592]

I love food in japan, the sweets in america are too damn sweet, the ones in Japan are just perfect. I love the food, the stores, the croqets the bento boxes, the people, the customer service and the ramen, the ramen and the ramen shops. I just left Japan and I cant wait to go back. My wifes family is stil there and I loved spending time with them.

[@TheNaev]

OMG Babystar Ramen is my favorite snack! It's so friggin hard to find even online!

[@KanjiHunter]

Nice!!! Lol

[@ichigomochi]

Actually I think the reason there are assorted gift boxes is probably for omiyage/ gifts. Usually when you go over to someone's house you're supposed to bring something over. With friends and myself we usually bring food if we're hanging out at each other's houses's for the day. I love daikon and konnyaku especially in oden. Forget the fishcake I'd happily only eat those two ingredients.

[@supercj12]

You know, after conversion, the prices don't seem as bad as I thought they'd be, compared to the American dollar at least

[@tikitavi7120]

So now I am all about finding out how the Japanese heat their homes during the winter.

[@KanjiHunter]

If you learned nothing else today… 🪔

[@EnglandsAngelLand]

we have a rice isle in a store near me, but its the bottom shelf then you have all the Japanese and Chinese foods ether side.

[@alberick555]

hell, there's even a wiki entry on that subject 'List of war apology statements issued by Japan'

[@TheElvenKeys]

these fish prices are reassuring. in Pennsylvania, a fillet of salmon is $30

[@KanjiHunter]

+Brady Damn! That's expensive!

[@ssrabits]

digital tickets are nothing new.In here in NZ and Australia in a few supermarkets, they have them

[@MilkySorbet]

What?! The big box of different oils would bit awesome!

[@Lucinda157]

I tried it too but did not like it have not touched it since so how long have you been in Japan

[@KanjiHunter]

Lucinda Rodriguez 10 years! I answer Japan questions on Patreon. Cheers!

[@sarasan3]

actually they have little shop thing like that but only Raley's or other more expensive super markets in america

[@Forgott3nDr3am]

this video was great, thanks for uploading it!

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@izzboxer1996]

Well your comment made me really happy myself when I was feeling empty! Thank you! :-)

[@KanjiHunter]

ARIGATO!!! I hope this comment makes you feel good too!!

[@vanhouten64]

Thought I heard and saw Christmas music/Christmas decorations. Is Christmas observed in Japan?

[@hebneh]

At the end, when he shows the store's sign, he sings an advertising jingle which is played repeatedly on loudspeakers inside the store: "Yamanaka...Yamanaka...Yamanaka Super Sale!" The store's name is Yamanaka (that's what the sign says) and the singers pronounce "super sale" in Japanese style, as "supa sairu". You can hear the jingle at 8:20 in the background.

[@KanjiHunter]

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[@Nathan89795]

I have watched this video at least 20 times.

[@KanjiHunter]

+Nathan Freeman Sweet!! Thnx!!

[@95ellington]

I like ur attitude, im trying to learn Japaneses myself, it started with watching anime as well. but now im interested in the foods and culture. No harm in learning a new language because you like it. The guy commented before us is a closed mind buffoon.

[@hijodepuuu]

lol. Is a good thing they think like that, lots of people in such a small place makes it easier for those things to spread.