Japanese Grocery Shopping in Hiroshima

[@googles1515]

I love hearing and seeing how people in different countries live their daily lives. Seeing things such as grocery stores and what they offer, schools etc. I look forward to watching more of your vlogs. Keep up the great work!!

[@SauceMcgee]

googles1515 same

[@ヒイロユイ-j1p]

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[@Desslar]

Same here

[@MsLilahbug]

I'm not sure if this is weird but your voice is very calming! Also the market looks very nice! It's really clean haha

[@mydreamquest]

Dalilah Valdez If anything, it creeped me out... 😩😩😩

[@sedated2000]

I like the presentation, and your narration is great. Thanks!

[@mcsilustrador]

Thank you! Japan just gets more amazing everyday through the eyes and lives of youtubers! Thank you!

[@CobraGTXNoS]

And I thought shopping at my local coop was an experience once we got the new store, lol. Backstory, I live in a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada where Coops are the big grocery and gas chain in the prairies.

[@deancookham9012]

Your videos have a really relaxing quality to them. Going through a tough time with my Dad having cancer at the moment. And though it sounds weird watching your vids has given some much needed respite. Thankyou

[@Reddragondiaries]

I'm glad you can get away even for a few minutes with my vids. That's the goal. I hope your dad makes a quick turnaround

[@WeyounVI]

your voice is almost exactly like Jeff Goldblum but without his mannerisms.

[@heatherrennie6890]

Thank you for taking up food shopping with you as it was very informative and interesting to see. I would just buy the ready made bento as they looked so yummy and you wouldn't need to cook. I'm so lazy when cooking just for me.

[@ZettabyteGamer]

Awesome man, I really enjoy these kinds of videos! I hope you continue to make more great ones like this.

[@Reddragondiaries]

I plan on it

[@arose4u2]

Japan and Korea don't have enough land for ranching or dairy production so of it does come from within the country the price reflects how expensive the land is, or if it's imported it's just experience too.

[@andreamoboe]

Thanks for the trip around your local supermarket 😀

[@Reddragondiaries]

+andreamoboe you're welcome.

[@X3000Chan]

The coconut water with chia will taste like coconut water (slightly sweet/tangy water) with kind of a jelly-like substance in it (like tiny bits of jello; the chia seeds gel when soaked in water). Chia is a good source of many nutrients (you can look them all up) and you can probably buy a big bag on Amazon Japan which is much cheaper than those drinks, and just put one tbsp. in 3/4 glass of water, let it sit in the fridge overnight, and in the morning, add 1/4 glass of any pure fruit juice of your choice (that mango soda you got would also work really well!), and you'll have the pricy American "Mama Chia" drink which is fantastic, for pennies on the dollar. I make my own chia drinks and puddings (chia will gel well with yogurt and fruit also). P.S. You wouldn't even have to speak, for me to know you're American. The tuna and pb&j sandwiches and Costco shopping immediately gives you away! ;D Glad you're enjoying Japan so far!

[@nekocharms2135]

I'm glad you're still making videos. I always enjoy seeing what's going on with you, first in S. Korea and now in Japan. Thanks for this! :-)

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Neko Charms thank you. I enjoy making the vids and sharing. It also keeps me active and motivated to see and do things wherever I am.

[@TrueMexico]

I can see at the end there that Japan still does not use the check out conveyor belts. You'd think they'd totally use that type of machine, but no. Great video, cool to see the things I used to buy when I lived in Japan.

[@Reddragondiaries]

lol no conveyor belts. pretty run of the mill in this neighborhood

[@sonickchri]

3:27 should be Enoki mushrooms. thanks for showing us this. it was fun to shop at the supermarket when i was in Japan for a 9-day trip

[@halophilaovalis]

Chia seeds are hydrophilic and, as they absorb a liquid they become gel like. They have very little flavor thus the ones in coconut water will not affect the flavor. They also have close to 5 grams of protein per tablespoon. I like to use them to thicken fruit smoothies with the benefit of the added protein.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Halophila Ovalis Ah, thank you so much. I'll have to grab a bottle and try it out now

[@andouhizumi]

Crazy question! Have you heard of wow butter? It's a toasted soy bean spread that is very similar to peanut butter but for people with allergies. Have you seen that in stores over there?

[@JamConcerned]

Hmmm I think they are maitake mushrooms delish. It is buckwheat noodles had some yesterday.lol Love kimchi especially cucumber, and radish kimchi. Maybe I have sinus issue since I don't smells it at all, it's about the same a sauerkraut. Wished you could pass some of the food through the video. I love the bean crisp snack. Jello fruit cups seems to be a cheaper way of having fruit. OMG green tea kitkat, it looks so good, or maybe the strawberry. That supermarket reminds me of the ones in the US. They have wines, beer, and some have a liquor shop within the supermarket. Amazing variety, thank for taking us grocery shopping.

[@Etherial_Angel]

Thank you for sharing. I went to Japan last year for holiday and we decided to cook some curry and did some groceries. This video sure brings back a lot of those memories! Hope you keep making great videos like this! We went to Hiroshima to see the Torii Gate and the memorial place. Then ate a really good okonomiyaki (but can't remember what the area was called)

[@mirinbrah739]

I think middle states of the US helps to keep dairy prices low here, because it is just hundreds of miles of flat cow pastures in every direction. Lots of room for lots of cows. Great videos as always! Thanks for making them.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Mirin Brah And my home state - Cow Hampshire!

[@scott917]

Very cool tour. Thanks a ton for the video!

[@aprilpeach4340]

I have no idea how you made 16 minutes of grocery shopping interesting. Nice work! I like how matter of fact you are, its refreshing. Cheers for the video.

[@lee-tx7yj]

Your voice is perfect for voice-over

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Lee Thomas lol thanks. Hopefully I'll get a decent mic for future videos

[@Ben-fk9ey]

In the UK alchol and spirits ect are also found in nealry every food shop, regardless of its size!

[@Ktrivv]

Great video! The alcohol seems similar to the amounts we have in the UK supermarkets. Nice to see around a Japanese supermarket though. I am moving to Japan in two months and this is the sort of thing that really gets me excited!

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Kiran Trivedy nice. Have a great time.

[@seutephaineruiz3875]

I am sure you have probably tried the green tea kit kat but they are good, they carry them at the local Asian Marts here.

[@gguerard]

Meiji is my favorite yogurt in Japan! I used to buy the individual size 4 pack. Delicious! Fun seeing the Japanese grocery store. Spent a few weeks there with a friend and did grocery shopping at similar store several times. Brings back memories. Okanomiyaki--yum!

[@Othermails08]

I just came back from Japan two weeks ago. The cost of fruit was crazy expensive! In Tokyo, I paid $5.00 for ONE orange, $10. for a small container of strawberry.... I have to say, the people were polite, dress well and the streets were all very clean. Didn't see any obese people there. Back to the US, I paid $.50 for a huge orange and $1.99 for a container of strawberry. However, people in US can be rude. I wish we all can learn from Japanese how to carry ourselves. I admire the Japanese and their culture.

[@ARKELPZ]

Chia is a Mexican seeds and it has a lot of vitamins minerals protein fiber and Omega 3 oil... is very healthy

[@atatkfighter]

Awesome video! Green tea kit kats sound good.

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Loved going round the supermarket :D Your voice sounds like Jeff Goldblum!

[@BlueAmerican26]

Love your vlogs! It's simple things like this which are entertaining.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+BlueFacondor thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@pabowie]

Question for you. You're living in Japan now and learning the language. As a Korean American living in Korea, were you able to learn much Korean?

[@emiliebourdet516]

Thank you for the little tour! Raspberry kitkat...it should be delicious :)

[@DigitalFumino]

I've recently been into investigating other cultures. So this was very nice to see an regular grocery store. And seeing the fish still kicking, it can't get any fresher than that right? Here in America, they are slowly wiping out all smaller grocery stores. In my county (not country), which consists of 6 towns, there isn't a single regular grocery store. It's all super centers and store-warehouses. Just massive. I hate it cause it takes forever to find what you are looking for, especially when in a store you haven't been in before. But, what can you do, corporations have taken over. Back to your video, the coffee creamer prices blew my mind. I get a giant tub of french vanilla creamer for just $2 here and that lasts for a couple months. Perhaps I wasn't paying attention and you didn't mean coffee creamer? Cause if that is what you were saying, I would just use milk instead of creamer if I lived over there. Anyways, great video!

[@AnceOG]

Japanese culture is just so interesting and different , From anime , working to eating and living.

[@malikangel]

I went to a few when I was in yachiyo. Ready made section was sooo awesome and tasty

[@gbriank1]

Japanese are so much better at packaging and making the food look amazing.

[@X3000Chan]

gbriank1 I saw on another japan video that you can go to little markets on some farms and buy cheaper produce and fruit because they (just like in America) can't sell the imperfect looking produce. In America there's a website (maybe called Ugly Produce or something like that) where you can get that produce sent to your house at a cheap price. In japan only the perfect looking produce sells at stores at a higher price, but of course farms would prefer to offload their perfectly fine but imperfect looking produce as well.

[@PamSelga]

Chia seeds are pretty popular out here. It really doesn't taste like anything, but it does help you feel full. I think it's high in protein - but don't quote me on that!

[@Reddragondiaries]

too late, I already quoted you

[@swishfever8751]

I'll definitely check some out while I'm there in about 12 days!

[@limosine]

Great video! Also enjoyed the apartment tour.

[@Reddragondiaries]

thanks so much

[@markn1090]

I think you have to try some of those interesting foods and tell us how they are! Maybe try cooking some things and showing them. Lot's of unique foods I can't find in Canada in this video.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Mark I really want to do some of the trying food vids. Just time is a factor these days

[@usaputhawong3634]

I enjoy shopping with you, well done. From Thailand, Chiangmai. Have a nice day!

[@blair7882]

That was fun to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@phletcherp4593]

Thanks for the video, bro! These videos give me a little break from MCAT studying. Keep it up, ninja.

[@Reddragondiaries]

good luck with your exam

[@natashaharper8770]

Pretty similar to my supermarket experience up in Kyoto. Does your supermarket have a point card? I even have a card I can charge and use instead of cash at all of the 'Sato' brand shops and malls. Its like a prepaid debit. I have been looking for canned Tuna fish in water but have yet to find it. Every single one I have tried says Oil on the can. Supermarket is pretty fun when you have a big fridge that can store food for a week. Sadly my big fridge is old and stopped working and so now I have a tiny fridge that holds a carrot, some broccolli and a head of lettuce and that's it. You've got to do a conbini one after this!

[@Reddragondiaries]

They do have a point card and I really need to get one.

[@DerMarx]

Very interesting. I will travel to Japan in 25. of May and it is nice to learn something before :) Thanks for the video

[@Looloowa74]

Hi! Random question. How is the city of Hiroshima feeling about Obama visiting? The fact that it's such a historic moment. How is the city getting ready? Or is it same old same old?

[@Damosyfly]

I had just gotten back from grocery shopping when I saw this video...it's funny because I was wishing that sliced bread came in smaller quantities--I never eat the whole bag and end up having to throw out a bunch of bread.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Day C I wish the loaves were bigger lol. However, this way your bread is always fresher

[@onichi2995]

Chia seeds is inquiring food for some, for the taste you have to get used to the texture and flavor,when trying chia seeds for very first time.It's a super food and very health for body. Awesome! Vid.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Oni ChiChi do you know if that drink is supposed to be sweet or salty?

[@arinhjorulfr]

I notice you get water in bottles - can't you drink the tap-water in Japan?

[@marylight9700]

my guess for the price on apples, is maybe cause apples aren't native to Japan? - are they? cause idk

[@inquisitvem6723]

i really enjoy the detail of everyday living that you are showing....r u using a table tripod on that shopping cart?...you should more vids like this...do u have a 3 gallon jug to use for water dispenser to fill up and take home?

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Inquisitve m I bought a small clip mount and I used it to clip to the shopping cart. Will also use it at home for vlogs and whatnot. You can only use the jug that's in the vid. You pay about $5 for it and can use it indefinitely. I take that one home and pour it into another bottle, then go back for more

[@Maebull70]

Hi Tom. Great video, thanks for taking me shopping with you. Why didn't you get some ice cream?! I know it's your favorite guilty pleasure! LOL

[@Reddragondiaries]

+monica4157 I know. I can only buy the single serving things. If I buy a box, that is technically a single serving once I get it home lol

[@Reddragondiaries]

+monica4157 I know. I can only buy the single serving things. If I buy a box, that is technically a single serving once I get it home lol

[@brendarodriguez2269]

Very interesting, I enjoyed the video. Out of curiosity, do they carry any Mexican drinks or beer? Jarritos or Corona for example. All in all, I took a trip to a Japanese supermarket from the comfort of my home 😀

[@supposedly1-2]

that was cool and i noticed how much it was the same as here in America. I would never expect there to be English but its nice that its on some products. I would be lost if it weren't. though i can say i am poor and disabled so the likelihood i'd ever get to Japan is less than zero its still cool to see how things are done. it looked just like any day at the local grocery store except there were a lot of times i'd have said excuse me and that doesn't seem to be the norm there.

[@tsuyayaka1]

Thanks for sharing.

[@onichi2995]

Cool comment :)

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Oni ChiChi I agree!

[@Damnationization]

I like your videos. :) I would think that the coconut/chia water would taste like coconut water since chia seeds don't have a strong flavor. I try to eat healthy and have tried various "health" foods. I am not a fan of coconut water but chia seeds in something are generally not bad. If you like coconut water you would probably like that chia/coconut. Then again I never had that specific drink.

[@Reddragondiaries]

Damnationization that's good to know. I never did get around to trying it. I always see it, just can't get myself to buy a bottle lol

[@Damnationization]

Red Dragon Diaries If I liked coconut water I probably would just because you'll probably never get another chance. It looks like fun anyway. Living in another country. My girlfriend of "years" is from South America and is half Italian, so I get a different perspective of the world. Being from NY.

[@CushionOfWealth]

What's wrong with the local tap (faucet) water in your apartment? Is the water in your apartment undrinkable ? Why, is that so? Note: filtered water is not much of a drink, it would be much better to buy evian, or a local mineral water, even for making coffee. Even "spring" water is better than filtered water. . Just wondering. . o0o

[@JamesShelnutt]

not that different from USA grocery stores, just different foods to buy

[@gualdacolorao]

I love those black ice chocolats. I see good products in that market.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+gualdacolorao this is a really nice grocery store. I'm so happy because the ones in my neighborhood in Korea weren't as big. The bigger ones were far away. THis is right across the street.

[@sushimo7283]

hahaha i can imagine you in real life just pushing your trolley around and facing it towards the food and showing the food to the trolley. Other people would have been like "wtf is he doin?". Thanks for the video man was useful.

[@WeyounVI]

could you not just buy 2 refillable bottles and fill them both?

[@windycity88]

nice job ! does the supermarket sell Fried Chicken like HomePlus does ? have you spotted the sake in tretapak ?

[@Reddragondiaries]

Sometimes. They make all sorts of dishes for lunch and dinner. Very convenient

[@gguerard]

They sell hard liquor in the grocery stores here in the Seattle area now. Washington state used to have state run liquor stores but that was voted out a couple years ago.

[@Reddragondiaries]

funny. My home state New Hampshire has state liquor stores too

[@ando1135]

how odd....in california, every market, big or small, has liquor haha....been like that since i was a kid

[@SaunyaAmos]

..nice, ありがとう... ...do you still have to buy garbage bags at the grocery too? Do they reduce the price of the sushi/sashimi at night before closing?

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Saunya Amos yes on the grocery bags. I need both plastic and brown paper for garbage. Lots of the ready made foods get reduced which I like.

[@Princessmom9]

That store is huge. I'd be in there all day.

[@ggallagher092]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm moving to Hiroshima this September to study a masters degree. I guess I won't be eating much on my student budget haha.

[@96pjmk]

This was pretty cool to watch!

[@Reddragondiaries]

+Patrick Kennedy thanks!

[@leekimzhu]

dyou pay for the water refill? or just buy the bottle and it's unlimited refills?

[@powpaow]

are the vegetables cheap? and how about bananas?

[@acatinny]

So are you going to do the obligatory Hiroshima style Okonimiyaki video soon?

[@Reddragondiaries]

+acatinny most definitely

[@ccross04]

Are the not packages of water bottles? I drink around 2.5 or 3 liters of water a day! That little bottle is not going to last long!

[@wondrousgrace4450]

It's really interesting in looking into japanese daily things. I dream about living in japan even it'd be just 1 month. :D

[@kennettawright5470]

i love thouse green tea kit kats they are so good :)

[@justanordinaryday936]

I feel like I'm shopping with you Tom.

[@Ging_10]

I know this is off topic but since you practice Judo I would like to know if its possible to start practicing Judo with a dislocated shoulder injury? I always liked the art but I had this injury when i was 18 and now am 23 but still I dont use my left arm as much as my right.

[@Reddragondiaries]

gotta mind your injuries. Let them heal

[@BlayzedBlue]

doesn't look much different than a standard American or European grocery store. Neat foods, though. Those prepared dinners looked very good and we're reasonable priced. Beef must be very expensive to buy in Japan.

[@Nae395]

Great viewing thank you

[@jaecroe385]

This video is old but it popped up in my recommendations...go figure but I enjoyed it! Great job!

[@poppykok5]

I've lived in SE Asia, & your vlog, which I'm really enjoying, is bringing back lots of memories...BTW, I LOVE mango soda... :)

[@gguerard]

Check out the Kagome purple vegetable juice drink. My favorite juice!

[@Reddragondiaries]

I'll have to get brave and give some of these things try

[@mrsbee5056]

Hard liquor and wine beer etc is available in supermarkets all over Europe I think its only America that doesnt have that? not unusual for the rest of the world

[@donzdesignz]

Whats the cost of food a month in yen and how does it effect your salary?

[@lolitzvelda]

At 14:12 if i were to get one of those meals, it would cost me $7 to get it in NYC and the portions are not that big... Wow it really feels like i've been ripped off the whole time! lol

[@NaHKi5]

What about organic foods? Are there any?

[@TheOscarFrancois]

NaHKi5 There are. It's about twice as much as normal groceries cost.

[@tame112blood]

I would refill the same water bottle too. Lol! You have such a sweet tooth. Smh. Okonomiyaki is more like a pancake/omelette of mostly cabbage, with other things added. The fluffier, the better. I prefer the pork, shrimp, and mochi with cheese. If you haven't tried okonomiyaki, you should. Especially... since you are in Hiroshima. I liked this shopping experience. Gives better insight to the Japanese culture. I feel like the shopping cart was so small though.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+tame112blood the shopping carts are really small. I think because people shop more frequently during the week than doing the stock pile thing.

[@sheiflo6036]

Youre in Japan now ?

[@ykayson3186]

Why don't you drink tap water in Japan? I heard tap water is potable in Japan.

[@heatherrennie6890]

Why don't you get water from your tap as it don't have to lug it home? or is Japan water not safe to drink from? Can you fill the bottle up as many times as needed. or do you have to pay a monthly fee/weekly fee?

[@wondrousgrace4450]

What I heard about japanese tap water is calcareous water. so, that's why he pays for buying water.

[@heatherrennie6890]

ve la I didn't know about japanese tap water. I thought tap water was safe to drink. keep. now I know different thanks for putting me straight about it.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

Its safe but some people dont like the taste.

[@Petra44YT]

Why would you buy bottled water in Japan when the tap water is perfectly safe to drink?

[@atatkfighter]

You should make a South Korean Grocery Shopping video in Seoul. Please!!!

[@bullgom]

Looks like you used GoPro action cam...

[@sammyiboi]

This was a joy to watch!! I need to try those dark chocolate Kit Kats!! (Although I'm not ready to think about the demise of humanity!! hahah)

[@Reddragondiaries]

+sammyiboi they are killer

[@nickmad887]

love watching

[@te3f]

I heard the Japanese school lunches were pretty good.

[@Reddragondiaries]

+te3f they can be, but I'm at a private school so the lunches are bentos bought from a company and delivered to the school

[@coshiro1]

Go to Maxvalue that's my favorite grocery store in japan =D

[@studionightshade]

That pea snack is yummy (if that's the wasabi ranch one).

[@Reddragondiaries]

good to know. I'll have to try it now.

[@LucAbroad]

i did a similar video but in Nagasaki, almost the same products on display.

[@nicobeing]

Is the tap water unfit for consumption?

[@nicobeing]

I really enjoyed how you filmed this! Thanks!

[@unknownplayer3980]

Do people drink a lot of bottled water in Japan? 99% of the water I drink comes from my spring at home.