Eating at a 24hr Internet Cafe in Japan

[@tkhsyshs]

I am Japanese and used to use it when I moved to Tokyo and was looking for an apartment. It is too hot in the middle of summer in Tokyo. The air conditioner is working and you can drink as much as you want. The night package is even cheaper, so I would order a beer and sleep until morning. I also often use it when I miss the last train after a night of drinking. The first train in Ikebukuro leaves at 5:00 a.m., so a manga café is the perfect place to get some sleep.

[@Itsagiraffee]

That’s literally so cool

[@BenjamintYT]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Very interesting, and good to know! :)

[@andrirhoza146]

I'm just curious why people in japan when they miss the last train didn't order taxi/uber to get home instead they sleep over internet cafe at that night

[@Hasbeans334]

@@andrirhoza146trip back home might be more expensive

[@MegaHanz1234]

@@andrirhoza146expensive

[@SecueTV]

no wonder some japanese people actually live in these places. i believe some cafes even have showers available.

[@heyking8583]

It's crazy deals, I would also live there 24/7 if I have to

[@scottshep8978]

You are correct. Some do have showers. Plus some other amenities like laundry machines.

[@TechnoSpice]

This is part of why Japan has a very low homeless rate, a lot of homeless cafe surf in places like this.

[@newt4050]

I don't think it's just an internet cafe anymore. It's more like a hotel to me.

[@RideOnTimePH]

@@newt4050technically it is an internet cafe but I think the owners of these places knew their patrons use it as a temporary shelter. Maybe because tax laws lol.

[@x-90]

Free drinks is crazy. So, much variety too

[@Steampunk_Kak]

The meals were also on the expensive side from what I've seen! You can easily spend 30 USD in three hours and have a little feast and time to unwind. They are lovely.

[@knightsurda]

America could never, like I would kill to have a place where I could just lock myself away and have free drinks/soup. Just to get away from people or even just to have a place to crash when home doesn't have those nice vibes.

[@vids9647]

@@knightsurda And a blanket. Don't forget the blanket.

[@Saffy2099]

@@knightsurda Theres too many people from different cultures clashing. Too many people would take advantage.

[@thehapagirl92]

@@knightsurdaPeople would break in

[@Lynas82]

The fact that some homeless Japanese people can essentially live in these type of internet cafes (While they look for accommodation) always felt weird to me. However free drinks and soup, relatively cheap and good food and a reclining chair footstool and blankets so you can sleep made me understand why.

[@Chivi-chivik]

Also no one there will question them since most people who frequent these places are introverts who don't want to be talked to in the first place, so yeah, it makes perfect sense

[@bisexualbillgates460]

The food is not cheap though so they prob drinking soup all day long😅

[@michaelwesten4624]

If that was in america this wouldn't last a week

[@jensenraylight8011]

in the US we had to pay a small rent fee to the Sewer Rat boss for a Coffin size space, or else you'll get swarmed by them

[@Chivi-chivik]

@@bisexualbillgates460 The homeless people who live in these cafés often have jobs but no homes since homes are WAY more expensive, they can afford the food and stay easily (the jobs they have are smaller jobs though, that's why)

[@trashpandatee]

That last ice cream looked incredible... for introverts, this place would be a paradise!

[@mohamedabdelazez91]

IT IS!

[@Ryanvondrake]

Ew, a furry just kidding but yeah you're right

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Not so. I hear people live in these places somehow! If they were in the USA and cheaper homeless people would take them over....

[@steverogers7601]

This would be a nightmare in the US.

[@gaydoomguy]

​@@guyfawkesuThe1 god forbid homeless people stay somewhere i guess

[@sarahjndonovan]

Japan understands introverts so well! I’d love to have something like this in America.

[@SlapStyleAnims]

In America it would be looted and broken

[@patrioticyank4940]

I would love that haha Japan sounds like my kind of place lol.

[@lemonzandberriez]

​@@SlapStyleAnims You just live in a bad area. I don't see why a building full of closets with office chairs would get looted. I'm starting to wonder if you people are even from America

[@Casbahk4]

@@SlapStyleAnims yeah americans would ruin this in 5 seconds

[@Cokepencilpsd]

@@SlapStyleAnims and people would use it for hookups and prostitution

[@VulpisFoxfire]

All these people complaining about the sounds, not realizing that this is a measure of just how *quiet* this cafe is. I'd have to be playing something on the headphones the whole time because it would be *too* quiet for me to stand.

[@bstanley0317]

The complaints are valid. No one wants to hear that, back the mic away a bit. We already knew it was quiet, the smacking and such was not needed.

[@MsAnimefan10]

I'm so used to DancingBacons eating out in public places and noisy restaurants that the sound of chewing and swallowing was way more pronounced and unexpected. Got a little surprised lol.

[@savannah2594]

SAME😂😂😂😂

[@bstanley0317]

Shits annoying, the smacking is so unnecessary.

[@blykem6420]

@@bstanley0317shut up 🙄

[@SassyOnline]

You have to love how much pride goes into the food here considering it's an internet cafe. I don't think people would care too much if it wasn't that good or at least presented badly, but they still put in the effort to serve good food. Looking forward to a Japan visit some time in my life

[@Selyneeee]

Actual heaven for introverts 😭 istg the free drinks? Blanket and anything?? I would actually live there if i have too

[@shinyjules8088]

This place seems like heaven to me! I watch videos online all the time while I eat!

[@geralyntrejo8452]

Makes me miss the days of internet cafes here in the US. I used to frequent one back in 2010 -11 to play Killing Floor for hours. It was so cozy with the lighting and the temperature was always perfect. There was some snacks you could buy but they also let you take in some food and drinks within reason.

[@nena_nezali]

Dude growing up in a midwest village of 2000, we even had an internet cafe in 2006! Un fucking thinkable today in a city of 50k

[@sepruecom]

@@nena_nezali Internet Cafés are still popular with certain people (e.g. Chinese exchange students), so they have not completely died out. Makes sense, if you are poor and can't afford a gaming machine, but can afford to rent one for a few hours every now and then... Ofc, you don't need those for just internet access, since phone plans are cheap nowadays

[@geralyntrejo8452]

@nena_nezali Right? Honestly if I saw them pop up in today's world I'd immediately think some shady stuff going on in there lol

[@aizenonfleek5590]

I was born in 2003 we had Internet cafes???

[@geralyntrejo8452]

@aizenonfleek5590 Yeah??? I guess depending where you live

[@rustycanofbeans1009]

Hey Bacons, thank you for taking us with you on your adventures. I watch your videos before sleep and it's comforting to be transported in my mind to these places. :3

[@potatomeme]

Free onion soup with my own private room with all manga i can read there. that is perfect place for me.

[@Girl-Next-Door]

What a nice change of pace...a little getaway ❤

[@coltigh4232]

This place is just an insane value. The free drinks alone have me astonished.

[@CorvusVonRex]

As a cybercafe connoisseur back here, this is the most cozy places I ever seen.

[@Lumina-HD]

2:26 The healer who was banished from his party is in fact, the strongest ✨

[@umbralnymph7238]

Thank you for your service!

[@amareshs1081]

Free drinks and ice cream alone gives quite a lot of value for this place. I feel like the audio quality has significantly improved. Hats off Mr.Bacon❤❤

[@corruptedmineral]

COLLAB MENU? FREE DRINK?? AND EVEN A CHURROS??? my god, this is heaven

[@Carnax6969]

My goodness, this place looks amazing and awesome for someone like me, who may not go outside too often but still wouldn't mind a change of scenery from my room/home time to time. The food and drinks looks delicious too, I can easily see myself spending half a day on a weekend at a place like this. I just hope the PCs have games on it, or if they allow you to bring a console and hook it up to the TV.

[@Xx_Tim_zZ]

the anime is called something like "the healer who was banished is infact the strongest"

[@animaljere]

That seems like an exceptionally good price for an Internet cafe and all that food

[@moonmun]

Man, I'd love to be able to experience one of these places someday. I watched an interview of someone that lived in one of these places how they get to be both in a private place but at the same time surrounded by other people and that gives them comfort. It was a big mood.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

If DancingBacons opened a restaurant it would be the craziest restaurant in the world. You would have to grill your food and jump on a trampoline at the same time while clowns threw koalas at you or something. 14:25 is the most I've ever seen of DancingBacons.

[@scareofcringe]

💀

[@Sarah_Grant]

😂

[@knuclear200x]

That's not even the craziest part, this is: $1 per person

[@ggg---]

and it would all be on a conveyor belt aswell

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@knuclear200x And all you can eat of course.

[@vids9647]

Thank you for taking us with you! This is a great option for an affordable travel.

[@enigma7223]

so many negative comments.. :/ this seems like such a nice place to go. thank you for disclosing that this space is not entirely private & documenting everything with honesty and respect. this video was probably the best unintentional ASMR ever! what a unique culture they have. id love to go someday. 🎉

[@TomboyVale]

All that stuff for free??? Wow thats incredible!!!

[@jonathonlash3241]

I live the USA, Indiana! You are one of my favorite all time you tuber to watch! Thanks

[@warmarmot1]

What a nice way to escape stressful life for a bit.

[@clacktkleine]

why do i live in the uk this is genuinely so intuitive to just visit as well as being 24hrs i dislike the hustle and bustle of city life where i am but i'm the type of person who likes the spend the night outside or visiting places it's somehow introvert friendly while offering a fun and different experience to break up your time

[@samhenwood5746]

What a brilliant idea & thanks for sharing DancingBacons 💃🏼🕺🥓😊👍

[@leemilton7898]

@2:11 the most used item in the room. Bring a chair cover next time.

[@440NateT]

Japan is the type of country to have stuff that only us Americans can dream about. Free food and drink at essentially a hotel is insane

[@ArtzyZero]

It's reassuring knowing that people struggling financially or that need a safe space for the night have café's like these as an option. It'd be nice to see places of this standard on a global scale but of course it's always easier said, than done. Especially when most places in the west (at the very least) prefer investing in ways to pretend that there aren't homeless people in their cities.

[@swissfoodie3542]

That is really amazing value for money, with all those free drinks, soup and ice-cream. I think it only works in Japan, because in other places, people would take too much, not clean up, not take care of the machines etc. The same goes for the capsule hotels, where you sometimes even get free alcoholic drinks. People dont take advantage, and that why it works.

[@RilakKuma-h5y]

Hello ! I really enjoy watching your videos and I’m always waiting for new ones in excitement! Everything you ate in this video made me get mad over the fact that the country I am in doesn’t have ANY of that, it looks so so so so so good and a fun experience ! Hope you are doing good !^ ^

[@Kurookie]

"wow.. around 8 dollar just for a 3 hours session, a bit expensi-" >9:15 "A ENTIRELY FREE DRINKS? TAKE MY MONEY"

[@Hyperoptix]

Did you get a microphone installed in your throat?? Holy shit lmao

[@doublec128]

The radioactive blue ripping sauce reminded me of that purple/blue ketchup that was popular in the US years ago

[@orientalmoons]

If the building has good air conditioning it looks like it would be a good place to cool down and rehydrate in hot weather. With the tissues and wipe-clean furniture I'm guessing some people find it a good place for other purposes...

[@BlueRoseFaery]

Yeah a lot of people are talking about homeless but employed people living there but there's also a large population of young adults that still live at home with parents, sometimes grandparents, not a lot of privacy... love hotels are popular for a reason but a place for solo activities could definitely also be in demand & this is a bit less targeted than American-style peep shows & adult theater booths, more discrete.

[@ImpetuousPorkus]

You eat your food in the rooms. So it makes sense everything should be easily wiped off. This isn’t an enclosed room. It’s just a cubicle. There’s no way you can even move without anyone hearing you.

[@einglasmilch2013]

You were seen in a similar way, even if it wasn't directly on camera. But when you got the ice cream. Now I finally know who is behind this great video. Greetings from Oldenburg Germany

[@HayTatsuko]

That Apple Pie à la Mode looked fantastic, but the vibrant blue sauce for the fries and chicken looked like it came straight out of a nuclear reactor. XD

[@Witchlord]

Millions of years of evolution and licking frogs has taught us to avoid eating those colors for a reason

[@monikae554]

Love Japans hospitality..What a fabulous internet manga cafe👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Haley-ne6or]

Can’t believe how much is included. You’d NEVER find something like this in the U.S.

[@AurenGlytterkat]

This place seems like heaven… all the manga and cheap and free food! I’d never leave!

[@HonorEggs]

I do enjoy the inclusion of English on their menus very much helps for tourists who know little to no Japanese

[@OddSalesman]

This is a dream for introverts like me. I'd definitely wouldn't mind having this in America! Wished you'd tell us where these places are, although I sort of have an idea why you don't want to reveal the location of these places.

[@SystemZ3RO]

The business's name is all over the place, so you can easily Google their location. I was able to do that when I went to Japan for the Teddy Bear Onsen Hotpot restaurant they visited a couple years ago.

[@fyrbornxtg5000]

I don't usually mind eating sounds,but this was horrifying to hear ,just dead air and eating sounds

[@vcka]

it's like a library but also home. I'm obsessed

[@storm3698]

Great value for money and i would love to have that here in this country. That icecream at the end looked amazing.

[@AriesBrooks]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL ! ❤️😋👍

[@carolynallisee2463]

It's very difficult for us in the West to understand just how valued privacy is in Japan. I remember seeing a Natural History programme where a geologist explored how the geology and geography of the country affected its culture. To keep it simple, most of the population is crammed into a very small area of land that is relatively flat. The need to keep tensions down between so many individuals occupying what little liveable space there is has led to a very ritualised polite society. It also means that privacy, as we lucky sods in the West know it, is rare in Japan and considered a luxury. As small as that space is, the fact you can rent it per hour for as long as you want is a perk. To have such things as food and drink there makes it almost paradisical...

[@VaIeriax]

I absolutely love this channel

[@PeterMasalski93]

I think people use these rooms to sleep and live sometimes..

[@Staggefly]

ehhh

[@jbonesudi1]

it has no shower.3 days and you will be kicked out because of your smell

[@CipherRage0909]

From what I've seen in Mangas and Animes, internet cafes are indeed the best!

[@The_Burrs]

Great video as always! Your channel always shows the best hidden places to experience & enjoy☺️ Till next time!

[@georg2010cz]

this should be definitely adopted in western states. I believe 50% of homelessness would be avoided if not more as it solves a variety of issues at one go. Its not only about the shelter itself, its access to internet, tv, drinks, shower etc. you could basically participate in society by having a remote job without tying any financial or emotional strings to a place. Sure adaption would take time and it would be more of an avoidance of homelessness developing in the future than with the current generation but still an effort which should be made

[@VelvetTeacake]

It looks so peaceful there ❤

[@JM-rc7se]

That is the best ice cream I’ve ever had too! There was a lot of research into the cone and ice cream. It is very rich and heavy in the milk fats. But it was great.

[@DrWarbird]

This channel appears to have turned into an ASMR one. The audio of eating and crinkling seems cranked to 11 in the latest videos.

[@MrScratch69]

I thought the same thing. Not my thing. I don't see why people enjoy listening to that.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

They have almost never spoken in any of these videos. I think the natural quietness of this place just amplified it. She or sharmander have never spoken much except for a few videos. The spicy hot challenge in their apartment with the mother was one I can remember them speaking

[@donia1]

I just muted it as it was extra loud. I thought about it and the mic was probably too close as well.

[@MrScratch69]

@@donia1 well that and eating with their mouth wide open doesn't help.

[@KiLimeification]

Yeah, if the eating/drinking sounds become regular, it will be a very quick unsubscribe.

[@F0re5tMan]

Hey DancingBacons, for Halloween, how about visiting the vampire cafe in Tokyo?

[@markoglazersout611]

"I had to eat it first because it was melting" Yeahhhh yeahhhhh 🤣 Sweet tooth DancingBacons!

[@mohdyaserali3740]

Watching this dude is soothing love it

[@RafaelaOliveira-t6d]

You should come visit Brasil, we have a lot of different food for you to try! 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Love your channel.

[@missjackson8634]

Opa, mencionaram Brasil, chegou brasileiro 🇧🇷🙏❤️

[@marilynturcotte5304]

Free drinks, and place to hide, PLEASE BRING IT TO CANADA!! I could use a place to hide away in and I sure some people I know would gladly on some days escort me there and prepay!! LOL

[@theisgood0]

Love the videos I just found your content the other day and I love it! I subbed to you as well :)

[@Merkygloom]

It looks so tasty! Would be a great place to work or study

[@donia1]

It usually doesn't bother me, but the eating and drinking sounds are really loud on this video somehow for me. I guess I can mute it though.

[@MrScratch69]

@@donia1 We shouldn't have to. It's awful.

[@Hydrang3aH4mm3rl0ck]

KZbin has a new audio balancing feature but also the enclosed filming space probably amplifies the sound a lot more

[@AurenGlytterkat]

Same 😩 I had to mute it, it was awful…

[@fieonshakespearenut]

I love how the Japanese people clean up after themselves. Why shouldn't we all do so?

[@hehuho890]

wish DICE is available in Akihabara, but yeah, i missed japan... can't wait for next year, take care

[@LaPrice111]

🙋🏾‍♀️14:23 finally we get to see a little bit of what (Mr. dancing bacon) looks like. Hello and we love your videos your wife as well. 🧘🏾‍♀️

[@Lumina-HD]

The anime panel in the thumbnail is the healer who was banished from his party is in fact, the strongest 😭 Thats a longg name 🤣

[@Kitty-lf5jp]

Cremia is my favorite too so when I saw it, I was really hoping you would order it and you did!

[@philvee727]

I never imagined an internet cafe looked like this... this is literally an internet cafe at all 😳

[@delicate_genius]

A box of tissues 😏🫤

[@johnsontong3424]

That Anime Collaboration Menu, I watch it too 😊 it feels like Shield Hero vibes

[@gemmiethegem]

WOAH THAT'S SO GOOD HELLO? delicious food and free stuff and ice cream!! I don't like computer clubs but I would go there

[@smallheadedbear5594]

that coin wallet is so cute!!

[@williamwhite2113]

Free drink vending machines? I'm in! Hate that it's in Japan though ☹️

[@Nohandlebar2]

I was shocked to see that there was not a dancing bacon sticker on the coin wallet. Great video.

[@brittanykendall1532]

man i wish we had something like that where i live. the most we have is a dollar general lol and a tim hortons cafe

[@normtrooper4392]

What amazing quality for a seemingly unusual place.

[@momnagel8613]

Blue sauce dip looks very tasty!

[@jer122771]

That blue sauce looks like pureed smurf! Lol😂

[@RedWelshDragon]

That place is perfection.

[@Sydorrah]

Worth every penny. Good food free drinks and privacy

[@Iamthelionboy13]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@santiagowho]

That Stew is UNREAL.

[@MrYfrank14]

I wonder how many smurfs it takes to make that sauce they served with the chicken?

[@Vibin_50]

😂😂😂😂

[@Lelouch_Asirpa]

that show is decent to watch ofc they have a nice collab sauce: The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest episode 4 so far i think

[@nurulraihan6711]

Thank u for the sauce your highness👑

[@RylELight]

The mango ice cream at Dice is amazing! Miss it so much!!!😅

[@fajarkristian2787]

2:27 Collaboration, eh? I like that😍

[@Hossyboy420]

Dang so many options and they all look great

[@T38dy]

I would love to go to Japan for a holiday, there would be so much to explore and see

[@akantiia]

The fact that they have free vending machines is amazing

[@CyrilmaeGazzingan-x3k]

So nice internet cafe indeed with a lots of freebies

[@escanor7938]

omg i wish there is a internet cafe like this in Indonesia !!!

[@mohamedabdelazez91]

This actually feels great

[@littlecake453]

This is so perfect... I would hang out there almost everyday I feel...