Eating Our Way Through Asakusa, Tokyo

Today we join an Asakusa Cultural & Street-food Walking Tour with Magical Trip and our local guide Mana. We eat lots of street food, get some fortunes, pray at Sensoji (buddhist temple), and make our own monjayaki and okonomiyaki; all in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
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[@PrettyTranslatorSarahMoon]

Watching Aiko grow up is a bit bittersweet...

[@elliestar888]

true. her voice has changed too

[@ah-ss7he]

Ive only been watching her for the past 24hrs and it seems bitter sweet 🤔

[@kouyasakurada5547]

Gary Oak She misses how small and very childish Aiko was when she was younger, but is also happy to see her grow into a well adjusted teenager. It’s bitter (sad) and sweet (happy).

[@GaryAa56]

Aiko, is becoming a mature young lady, she's growing up so fast.

[@ace54084]

And this young lady deserves her privacy as well. These girls looked uncomfortable at times having a camera shoved in their faces for Daddy’s KZbin content.

[@magicaltrip563]

Thanks so much for joining Asakusa culture walking tou with Mana!!! Asakusa is always interesting area to explore. Glad you enjoyed the tour! Hope to see you guys on other tours in Japan👍 MagicalTrip

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Thanks for having us!

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@@LifeWhereImFrom I like your videos, they are well made, maybe you should play some Japanese music at the opening. I and also from Japan and I am full blood Japanese, you make me want to move to Japan, question, how much does it cost for a family of two too live in Tokyo Japan?

[@GolfhausYT]

My timing was a bit off here; was in Tokyo last month and while we had an absolute blast wandering around Asakusa, having a local to show us the stuff that tourists usually miss would have been fantastic. Guess I have no choice but to plan another trip!

[@tapuchan200]

Mana is a great guide. I bet she will be requested a lot after this video.

[@unstoppablefalse]

It looks like you also have Natasha from Tokyo Creative on staff as well. A missed opportunity for collaborative synergy.

[@verlorenalsikben]

To all Japan lovers, have a nice 2019 everyone 🎉

[@somatia350]

Lalisa is my religion OMG ONLY 9 DISLIKES

[@Prince-yr1ln]

OMG YOUR BEAUTIFUL. Are you Thai

[@makeitreal4848]

Lalisa is my religion , you too🥂

[@THAT.RANDOM.GUY_]

Same to you!

[@hajima8980]

Prince her pfp is Lisa from the girl group Blackpink 😂 but yes Lisa is beautiful

[@jadecummings8093]

Wow, Aiko grew up so fast, eh! Love it! 😃👍

[@QuandaleDoggy]

Jade Cummings so right

[@feslenraster]

i barely recognized her :)

[@LingLing-pn3us]

Jade Cummings I KNOW RIGHT

[@shrlumyuhneva4833]

I knowww right

[@Mikeztarp]

People must have thought you were a dorky dad who wanted to film his daughter and her friends to save those precious memories. Little did they know, they were dealing with an awesome youtuber! :)

[@eurasiaennezahard8006]

@Tesla-Effect And in at the same time sounds tiring and i'm not sure that i would be able to check them all 😅

[@deathdoor]

Looks just like a dorky annoying father to me. (but hey, any excuses to film his daughter counts)

[@zofiaanna2467]

@@deathdoor If you have nothing nice to say, then keep your mouth shut.

[@deathdoor]

Fact 1: all fathers are annoying. Fact 2: all fathers love their daughters. There's nothing you can do about this.

[@Ryan-ud3kk]

@Tesla-Effect you should watch the Netflix show "Black Mirror" there's an episode about a world where it's possible to video you whole life and rewind to any moment in it. It's pretty cool.

[@dstsnation8701]

Man I love it when you post. It makes me happier!

[@LingLing-pn3us]

DSTS Nation IS THE LADY IN THE VIDEO THE MOM OF AIKO!???

[@twiceuonceu647]

西施小狗Ling Ling late answer but no she’s not.

[@johnhaines3562]

Aiko is angelic in her demeanor and voice. I love how genuine she is. I hope she never loses this as she grows up. I really loved how father and daughter worked together in narrating this video. So refreshing and unique.

[@markandrew3130]

It's been a long time not seeing Aiko and Aiko's friends in videos ever since they did "Elementary school rules in Japan". Does anybody remember that video?

[@theloniousm4337]

It wasn't that long since the "school rules" video. I remember the "Japanese breakfast" video. I ordered a square tamagoyaki egg pan on Amazon after watching that vid and tried to make the rolled up eggs aka "tamagoyaki" and found some natto in the asian grocery store. I still can't make tamagoyaki as well as Aiko's mom - I haven't figured out how to get good even heat without a gas stove. But it tastes great - would never have thought of making sweet eggs.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

@@theloniousm4337 You have, most likely, bought a tamagoyaki pan designed for gas/flame heater. Thera are other types for electric or induction heater. One tip: Heat the pan on medium heat already from the beginning and let it uniformly heated, this will take a bit more time but it makes it a bit easier to get a nice result. And remember to oil the whole pan-surface before every adding of egg. Good luck and enjoy.

[@joemama-cu4qo]

I love your channel so much! I'm moving to japan soon and I think these are really great at introducing me to the foods and new places to visit (all these foods made my mouth water) I wish your family nothing but the best!

[@lottieplaysnintendo]

Wow that’s so awesome, why are you moving there if i may ask. That’s like my dream 😍

[@THAT.RANDOM.GUY_]

Aiko is growing up so fast! I feel like crying!

[@510.nick_7]

Best Japanese channel ever!

[@BokaLokaToka]

He rarely post videos.

[@510.nick_7]

@@BokaLokaToka sadmeg :(

[@eurasiaennezahard8006]

Top notch production, i get like watching "premium show" vibes from it that should appear on tv

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@@BokaLokaToka thats not true, maybe you should not post comments

[@BokaLokaToka]

@@MrShujinJonmichal and why is that? He has posted 13 videos in six months!! Most people other than brain dead liberals would agree that is very few videos. Facts what a concept.

[@TARS..]

They grow up so fast.

[@Beaut_Beau]

These kids are so sweet, it's nice to see some well behaved little ladies.

[@Amelia-hu8vc]

When I’m stressed, i watch your channel. You are all alot of fun. Thank you for being so sweet and gentle. 💜

[@xmadono]

Did any one else think that the bread in 5:22 looks so similar to a Mexican sweet bread called concha? I'm Mexican American and i've always thought mexican food and japanese food had a lot of similarities and i often see it in your videos but this time its like identical ! Thanks for making these videos Greg, really informarive and fun to learn about different cultures. Really appreciate it!

[@benfsinger]

I only recently realized meronpan (aka melon bread) doesn't actually have melon or melon flavour in it. It's just the shape is supposed to look like a melon! And yes I've seen some Mexican circular breads that look similar!

[@thaniat.]

I was just going to comment on that ... I want one now☺

[@heythere3288]

Stop saying she grew up it’s fine she knows and now she is really mature and nice so respect that

[@chiztrix]

Your daughter has grown up ! Time is merciless !

[@oseiammon4720]

Shin is missing this fun

[@sidmichael1158]

The tour guide from magical tour is cuteeeee. Mana-san

[@aspennie5321]

It’s 1am, and yet here I am. Enjoying this wholesome video.

[@iancopsey875]

Wow, I lived in Japan for 20 years from. I worked in Kyodo Tsushin. After that, I went to Singapore and back to Japan. I lived in Jiugaoka for just over 10 years. I came back to the Uk and miss Japan. You have a lovely family.

[@minahirose1234]

Watching this video make me happy because I plan to become a magical trip tour guide when i get a little older and it’s nice to see how friendly the actual tourists are.

[@typicalangelina2610]

I watched the old videos and rewatched them from 3 years ago. Can’t believe she’s so much older looking.

[@Markeys255]

1- I love the content. It always makes me happy. 2- The family is progressing very nicely. 3- I find your videos to be very informative 4- I enjoy listening to your videos because they're soothing to the ear even as a background sound. Thank you... keep making good content!

[@njkumar3769]

The local guide was so beautyful.

[@thejokerisme1978]

I just love your both conversations behind the background. It makes this video fell alive. ❤💯👍

[@lillost]

Aiko is becoming such a beautiful young lady. I remember finding your videos because I had decided I wanted to learn Japanese. Aiko was in a video with another kid talking about their transitions from North American schools to Japanese. She was so bashful and soft spoken then, now she's still soft spoken but she has a more confident vibe to her.

[@WilliMel]

That Monjayaki and Okonomiyaki looked soooo good! My mouth was watering during that part lol

[@roiblack8587]

Last October we were there. Such a wonderful and fascinating place. We loved it.

[@suth8442]

I miss these kind of videos!

[@muhammadjanuar2310]

Aiko's sound really soothing

[@christopherwilson5168]

Asakusa was one of my favorite spots to visit in Tokyo. My friend's mom took me there when he was working, and I didn't realize it, but she had a small Japanese-English phrase book tucked inside her sleeve so she could communicate with me. So sweet! To say thank you, I bought a bouquet of flowers for her on my way home the next day. Little did I know... I purchased funeral flowers! She was good-humored about it, but that was one of the many cultural lessons I learned in Japan. Can't wait to return. Greg- Once again, another beautiful video!

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Great video, so perfect for families who want to know more about Japan. Thank you.

[@lm-pw9ul]

A lot of people are using Magical Trip now. Nice.

[@cuckoo_is_singing]

I've been to Japan for 2 months, what nice days. this video reminds me of those days

[@lifeasthesmjs695]

That is so neat how they have the cooking surface right there for you to cook your own food!

[@bobbert1761]

I absolutely love this channel

[@Sammyyaam]

My goal is to go to Japan in 2020. It will be my first time back in 10 years since we lived there when I was 10-12 since my dad was in the military. It'll definitely be a better experience since I'm older, wiser, and have gained a lot more info about Japan from various youtube channels including yours!

[@Lesdude]

Just make sure to go well before or after the Olympics if you don't want to pay double (or triple) for everything :) I hope you make your goal!

[@rcheung135]

I miss Asakusa so much. We boarded at an excellent hostel about a walk away from the stores and trains.

[@MageThief]

Oh how I miss Asakusa, my old neighborhood ♥

[@statefarmjake5355]

Great promotional video advertising local tour guide trips.

[@baamnight6878]

Lol the amount of people in this comment section feeling parental pangs watching the kids grow older. Calm down guys, you just have to make your own.

[@tpench0754]

how old are they now?

[@octobertwentyfirst7752]

@Gary Oak I think it's because these videos have been going on since she was little. Check out the earliest videos.

[@octobertwentyfirst7752]

​@Gary Oak lol. not grown up adult certainly. i think for those of us who have watched this channel for some time, it's just surprising to see the changes as they grow. it's especially noticeable in the preteen and teenage years because of puberty. so that's why you get a lot of comments like "oh she grew up so much," or "oh she got so tall.," etc. Because you know it's like the kids are growing up in front of our eyes. I don't think anyone here has said she's a grown up adult.... it's more like she's grown up for her age. Or I suppose another way of saying it is she's mature and well behaved. Does that make sense?

[@momopichi]

“You just have to make your own” Me: *panicc*

[@reyamaliedani4073]

Aiko grew up so well, I am really proud of her 💚

[@Seiginotora]

ASAKUSA!!! My time in Tokyo last May was based in Asakusa, and my favorite place to roam around was Nakamise. The memories flooded back to me. Thanks so much for visiting one of my favorite places in Tokyo. :D

[@justinjeffries9248]

Haha my brother and I went there this summer. He got a similar Fortune. Said all of his endeavors would fail and his house would burn down and he would lose all of his money hahahaha

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

That's why you need to tie those ones up!

[@ipissed]

Holy carp, that's so random. The only thing missing was cancer.

[@quikee9195]

I thought getting bad fortune is like winning on a lotto... never saw one before.

[@justinjeffries9248]

@@LifeWhereImFrom he does tend to not tie his shoes...

[@lm-pw9ul]

Lmao that's hilarious. Not if it happens I mean but just the writings.

[@bridgettedani6516]

I love mochiii and it's really nice seeing Aiko growing up from your videos

[@hitomichan7]

This brings back memories if my japan trip last november where asakusa is one of the places i visited, it was raining that day i went but i still had a good time even if i didnt get to eat anything after lunch because i was full though i bought a lot of things for souvenirs for myself and friends and family. I have a friend who lives near asakusa where she was my tour guide which made it even more fun since it was a mini reunion because i havent seen her since graduating high school

[@princessthyemis]

"sweet potato ice cream" sounds delicious!!!

[@brodyszone157]

These are the most happy kids I have ever seen... good parenting

[@zam023]

Thank you for sharing about Magical Trip. It is a cool concept.

[@jasygirl]

My class is studying about Japan in geography and I keep recommending your videos to my teacher

[@manishm5300]

I remember in Doraemon, dorami loved eating melon breads 😊😊😊 5:35

[@a.w.3438]

Japan is in my bucket list...it's the 1st place where I would go.

[@taetaebambam2506]

I love how you guys don't tell people to subscribe or like videos! You are so natural and your videos are really interesting! I was wondering, do Aiko and Shin mainly learn how to read and write English from you or their school? And do they read and watch English books and films often?

[@ch4rrysouls853]

i tried the ice cream in asakusa, sweet purple potato flavor, and it was so good, unique, and very sweet!

[@acm_1985]

Great Video - makes me want to return to Tokyo immediatly! And now I´m soooo hungry ;)

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Those daifuku ichigo looked soo good I want to try them

[@hanankamran1785]

I love your guys videos!!!😊😊😊😊

[@yrmabliss5287]

Nice video~! I was in Asakusa just this Tuesday. It was very busy indeed at the Nakamise street and Sensoji, I managed to buy several souvenirs too, the prices are good and not expensive 😀

[@MrDosa]

I love Asakusa ,always go there when I get vacations

[@hazyhazel0502]

Aiko is growing up before our eyes.. She’s the same age as my niece and even look kinda same, so here I am missing the little tiny humans that they were.. But good job Dad, Aiko is so composed!!

[@topnep1]

Been there a month ago, got some wonderful shots in the evening and night hours.

[@wanderingtin]

We’re planning of visiting Japan and I will definitely consider Magical trip. Thank you Greg!

[@rajkaur9829]

I love your chanell

[@seranelangovan946]

I love their language

[@kreisien]

Beautiful place

[@brandijohnson1326]

Cool tour both of your kids are pretty mature which is the results of good parenting

[@rinjung8553]

always love your work greg! 4K video serving quality production

[@waheedahdavis7305]

I hope 1 day to go to japan it's so beautiful

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

This looks like tons of fun!

[@pranititiwari6525]

I reallylike your channel🎉🎉❤ greetings fromIndia🎉

[@lsly4838]

4:47 “Smile make you happy”

[@katherinevanderleest5526]

Beautiful people ❤️

[@chipsticksx4036]

Aiko’s voice and her looks have changed so much!! 💕

[@jimker155]

This vid was so awesome! Def one of my faves!

[@MilanDupal]

Thank you for sharing pictures from japan.

[@yuzeng7033]

This is one of my favorite videos.

[@sidanadisha8348]

Whenever I see this videos, I just want to visit Japan so much!!🤦🏽‍♀️

[@JJCordero1]

Great video.

[@sarahloyhihi]

Aww the tour guide seems so nice

[@josepholvera2442]

Wow, it's been a while since I've been to this channel. I guess your kids have really grown up.

[@arie6772]

Ah, thanks for the information Greg! Happy holiday!

[@kaneburnet2024]

I did a magical trip bar tour in Kyoto with Ayano, was awesome! highly recommend the company

[@demon8987]

I want to go to Asakusa again!

[@annunakiarzu5733]

I will definitely try this

[@maunakeastrong9498]

My kids love watching your videos! They are wondering if you can make a video that shows different Japanese toy stores. Thanks!

[@LegardoredxX]

This Magical trip feels like, when you go into the first/second town for the first time in pokemon, and if u talk to this guide he/she will show u some parts of the town haha.

[@AussieTVMusic]

The tour guide looks like a Japanese Hillary Duff.

[@ZeynKarim]

Thanks for another cool video! I pretty much love Japan and spent most of my life working towards living there too, so all these videos inspire me towards that dream an always makes my day, besides that you guys always do fun and interesting stuff so I'm kinda hooked to watching your channel :)

[@quiemx427]

Nice to see Aiko is well mannered and composed while all the girls in my school scream across the gym while sounding like the screech of moving a desk, she has good parents

[@harinieswaran2642]

Happy new year❤️

[@clauview122]

Your videos are very neat, congrats.

[@Chatman678]

Good video thanks 🇺🇸

[@cookiecooly]

Very educational I like it!

[@sonrisa8775]

Aiko is growing up fast!! Wow!

[@hersheymarch2106]

Aiko looks beautiful😊

[@kevinbui4059]

Loved the video. Really brought back a lot of memories of my trip this past November. I didn't get a great fortune either. Lol.

[@subratomazumder2687]

Ur kid is very well behaved and well mannered......successful parenting

[@juandenz2008]

Well he can edit out any bad stuff ha ha. (Just joking, I'm sure Aiko is generally well behaved)

[@subratomazumder2687]

😁😁

[@kudajantan105]

looks like Aiko will have her own channel

[@nataliyainmotion]

This is a good idea! Maybe I need to arrange this some weekend with some of my classmates