Secrets of Japan's TOP Hamburger Joint: American Handcrafted Burgers

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

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[@South-uh5wu]

I can't stress how much I love this video. 0 background music, just ambience. I get so frustrated at times when videos like these ones have so many unnecessary effects that attempt to grab your attention when it's just clutter and distracting. This video is simple, yet it does well to spotlight this wonderful person and the food that he creates. Really well done!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it and super happy to hear you enjoyed our video so much!

[@q_q123]

Yeah. I ended up watching the whole video without realising

[@MrSang-py3dd]

Yeah, this content-creator is one of the best food-oriented channels out there. His videos are just so immersive.

[@DavidKAnderson]

@@q_q123 Same! Definite "aw crap, it's over" experience.

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

@MrSang-py3dd Thank you so much for the praise!! So happy to hear you enjoy our videos!

[@bangersmash7646]

I went here on my last trip to Japan and can confirm this guy is the real deal! One of the best burgers I’ve had anywhere. I came in with limited cash as my money still hadn’t cleared on my card, as I could only afford a single burger he split the cost with me and hooked me up a burger with bacon and a coke! I never got time to go back in which I regret, so if you’re reading this Jim I appreciate the gesture and one day when I return I’ll be back for that double! Thanks mate

[@imshaunnurse]

Call his store and tell him that instead of hoping he reads this on the internet

[@guysovereign]

10:22 "My wife is japanese." So sad. Now another Japanese male is single for life. I will never eat here and shame on all other asian people who do.

[@lard5594]

Oh my god leave it to KZbin rats to turn something hella nice into something negative. 🙄

[@mk17173n]

@@lard5594 because its true you dont have to physically be there to pay him. You can mail a check also lol.

[@ObesePuppies]

American goes to Japan to eta American burgers 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@seoulstice85]

You know it's a true labor of love when he's going out of the way to get fresh baked buns, homemade smoked bacon, and even importing the angus. I'd definitely want to try it if I were to visit the area.

[@guysovereign]

10:22 "My wife is japanese." So sad. Now another Japanese male is single for life. I will never eat here and shame on all other asian people who do.

[@isaacwinant1600]

fr, these are fresher burgers then most places are making back in the states

[@2Chris4Bracelets]

@@isaacwinant1600 I 100% agree! The bun man! It looks so soft and fluffy! I’d just get a single or double with LTO, ketchup, and mustard. Nothing beats the classic as a taste test for me. From the looks of it, I’m going to say that it’s going to pass with flying colors.

[@MrSang-py3dd]

Totally agree. People tend to forget the importance of good buns but in my opinion, a lousy bun can definitely ruin a good burger.

[@cwg73160]

He’s not importing anything. He’s buying beef that’s been imported. There’s a huge difference.

[@leosvoid4263]

He says he has no business or restaurant experience, but either he's learned quick or the dedication he has that's shining through is enough to overcome all of that. He seems like a wonderful person working very hard and with a great passion, and it's wonderful to see the results of that!

[@inthefade]

It is VERY impressive to see someone with no restaurant experience run a place like that. He's smart to keep the menu simple, of course. I know chefs with 20 years of experience who would have burned out after 6 months doing that by themselves.

[@blackmetalcumbia]

but he know how to cook and know very well the american cuisine so is a advantage if you compare a japanese trying to emulate american flavor

[@catedoge3206]

right? knowhing the failure rate of restaurants EVEN from experienced folks, this is truly inspiring!

[@tyutyu44]

アメリカ人が美味しい？って日本語で聞いて 日本人がyeah so goodって返すのお互いの文化を尊重し合ってる感じがしてすごく良いな

[@dumbyboi-c1d]

"Are Americans delicious?" Yes, come consume our flesh

[@craigcampbell1843]

I love that he understands Japanese culture and American burger culture and modern Instagram culture so well that he even thought to make a vintage California license plate with the name of his restaurant for food pictures. Very clever. Nice touch and great marketing.

[@randy_magnum01]

One of the best food stories I've ever heard or seen. I'm not even kidding. This guy is probably going to get a Michelin star. Such a cool story and a cool guy who just loves what he does. And people always said flipping burgers would never get you anything. Congrats my friend - you're living the dream.

[@ay3831]

奥さんが付いてきてくれたから今度は自分が付いていく番だと言って異国の福岡で店開いて成功させるのは経営者としても男としても尊敬する。

[@tsurugi3416]

「その日のうちに2回目行って今日で3回目」の人の説得力がやばい こんなハンバーガーが食べられるのが心から羨ましい

[@Nao-wi8pq]

店のスタイルも生き方も格好いい。また、お店に来てくれる人への感謝の気持ちも見てて和むし、お客さん達も温かく迎え入れている関係性が本当に素晴らしい。感動したので絶対行きます

[@compton9991]

My man, the fact that you are importing US beef, making American style Maple bacon, having a bakery make custom buns both seasame and plain all of that is something else. However, the smartest thing I have ever seen was "you take pictures? Ok." and then slamming the License plate down behind the burgers, Genious man, great for their gram to show where they found an authentic burger and better for you to draw more customers. Killing it my man, have a long and successful business =)

[@darklordixor]

Make you wonder how he is profiting when he is selling his burgers so cheap.

[@weirdmood8102]

​@darklordixor He goes to pick up the bread, he smokes the bacon, he cooks the burgers, etc. He seems to handle the vast majority of the load himself, so that definitely helps a ton. Only having one young employee , which I would assume he pays well, but it's definitely a smart money move. Also, he may not make a ton of money, but he sure seems to be enjoying the ride. Another thing, volume alone may prove to be quite lucrative. Even Only make $1 on an item becomes quite lucrative once you start selling thousands of them. Who knows, though? He seems happy and to be providing an awesome service, his way. I'm glad to see his success and do hope he's providing his family a healthy profit.

[@TheBluemindedGod]

I get it's for authenticity, but in my limited experience, Japanese meat looked far superior to anything I've seen here made in America, and my dad's been a butcher my whole life.

[@Narium413]

@@darklordixor He seems to be retired and this is just a hobby for him. He likely isn’t too concerned about making as profit as long as he is breaking even.

[@weirdmood8102]

@@TheBluemindedGod American beef is much fatties, though, I'm sure. They probably enjoy the change in pace!

[@SherryPM72]

Owning a bar and grill in Texas I can say that I am impressed with how he goes the extra mile making his own bacon. Also grilling the tomatoes, something we have done for years now is something more people should try, it really wakes up the flavor.👍

[@quinnhouk5369]

I love tomatoes. My dad grilled them once and they were delicious. I think. I’m not exactly sure

[@rg20322]

Yup he hit the nail on the head by grilling the tomatoes - those burgers look quality and awesome!

[@cartouchator]

He has no choice but to make his own bacon, because bacon doesn't exist in Japan. What they call bacon is more like processed cured ham. And it doesn't taste good.

[@Smellslikegelfling]

​@@cartouchatorpeople who have never been outside of the US probably wouldn't realize this.

[@quinnhouk5369]

@@cartouchator wow. That’s amazing

[@mpatrickthomas]

The Japanese people are so respectful and laid back.Goes to show you you don't have to understand each other's language to communicate and show respect.Great video

[@osushi1111]

彼が日本語は話せないと言いながら、感謝や挨拶などの日本語を話しているのが大好きです❤

[@Gnomechovsky]

This man seems incredibly humble and also proud of the product he makes. This is the kind of restaurant that brings people back and creates a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere. Love it

[@御坂-x8m]

日本語をあまり話せない時から繁盛させたってことは相当居心地が良くて美味しい料理を提供してるんだろうなってわかります！ 見てるだけでお腹も減るし心も暖まる良い店だなと、ぜひ行きたい

[@kendofatman]

I was lucky enough to have this man's burgers when I went to Fukuoka (I live in Kyushuu). As a fellow American, I can confirm his burgers are some of the best I have ever had and I have lived all over the states due to work. Not only this, but he is an amazing host who makes you feel welcome and at home no matter where you are from. It was so good, I ordered a second burger which I have never done before.

[@TiffanyMunoz]

I watched this thinking, that's better than 99% of the burgers I've had my entire life as an American

[@pamelameckley5040]

Exactly what I was thinking - this man is the real burger king, forget the chain restaurant of the same name!

[@Met845]

What sauce is the best??

[@jimichan7649]

@@Met845 Aurora sauce

[@emp0rizzle]

Do you think it's the buns? That's one thing that a US burger joint won't access to is daily fresh baked buns. He needs to add some mustard though.

[@Amavisaj]

Jim is an EXCELLENT burger maker. His burgers always remind me of home here in Japan. 100% recommend!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks so much for supporting Jim-san, and for tuning in for the video! His burgers are absolutely amazing!

[@samrittenhouse2534]

Just curious if there is a must try Japanese food that a fellow burger loving American has to try while in Japan! Idk I'd I'd be huge into sushi but I think I tried eel before and it wasn't too bad!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

That's such a hard question! There is so much great food, so it's really hard to choose a recommendation...but I guess I would say the standard: Ramen?

[@samrittenhouse2534]

@Japanese food craftsman yeah I bet Ramen is completely different over there! Japan seems pretty neat I think, thanks!

[@じゃあふぇい]

レシピや技術なんかは真似できるけど、この方の醸し出す日本人には絶対出せないアメリカンな雰囲気は最強の武器。 それを自分で策略っぽいと言ってる時点でもう成功したようなもんだよね。どうやったら現地の日本人にぶっ刺さるかよーく分かってる。 個人店でのコンセプト作りの教科書のような動画でした。 大変勉強になりました！

[@krucialstyle]

"My wife's Japanese. You know, she followed me for 20 years, so I'll follow her wherever she wants. She said 'I wanna go home'. So I said, okay, let's do this." What a class act!

[@charlesl2102]

Their relationship is underappraciated in the comment section

[@paulredinger5830]

This is the same reason I’ve lived in Australia for nearly 20 years now. Man I adore and love my wifey! I’d do ANYTHING for her. I’d give her my last heartbeat or breath if I could. Doesn’t hurt she can suck a golfball through a garden hose either! He’s not lying happy wife, happy life! Just say yes dear, and/or you’re right darling.

[@jeroen2062]

Happy wife, happy life!

[@Bystroushaak]

Yeah, I loved this part. He seems like a guy who has his priorities in the right order.

[@mattblack6736]

absolutely beautiful

[@josemauricioreyes7263]

I loved how his worker described his friendliness as that of different from the japanese, it shows how we display our humanity in different ways but are always interested in being friendly and helpful to others. I loved this video.

[@kuramoto_toshihiko]

博多に住んでいた時に利用させていただきました。アメリカ流のハンバーガーの食べ方を教えてくれたり、とてもフレンドリーで貴重な経験となりました。もちろんハンバーガーは絶品です。ぜひ皆さんにも食べてほしいです😊😊

[@123xidhgbv]

Fantastic story ! I love the fact his japanese wife followed him 20 years in US and when she asked to go back home he followed her with love. I wish i try this place one day. He does not speak japanese but this is like a new adventure in his life ! Great story !

[@ThePainkiller3666]

Yeah but after 20 years you'd think he'd at least picked up some Japanese or made an effort to learn about his wife's mother tongue.

[@guysovereign]

10:22 "My wife is japanese." So sad. Now another Japanese male is single for life. I will never eat here and shame on all other asian people who do.

[@HeroHamsta]

@@ThePainkiller3666 if you watched the video he clearly picked some up and tries to initiate with japanese. I am sure outside of that he is learning japanese.

[@ThePainkiller3666]

@@HeroHamsta I don't think a few words counts, and those he seems to have learned in Japan. I have friends that date from all over the place and within a year they're speaking full phrases to communicate better with their girlfriend's family and friends.

[@sirhoopalot1]

@@ThePainkiller3666 Not sure where you got that he's lived there for 20 years. He said in the video his wife followed (stayed with) him in the US for 20 years before deciding to move back to Japan. This burger place was opened in/around 2018.

[@hayateki8418]

｢(たとえ儲かるとしても)完成後20分経過したものを客に食べさせなくない。｣ ジムさんには立派な｢職人魂｣があります。我々日本人はこうした職人魂を持つ人を敬愛します。

[@BIG-dv9tz]

席について注文して出てくるまで 100分待ったぞ！

[@user-yoshu]

@@BIG-dv9tz絶対嘘で草

[@BIG-dv9tz]

@@user-yoshu いや本当！ 長いとは聞いていて１時間待ったら 低くに引けなくてまったよ！ 生の肉を切りだして途中手を止めて 常連と会話それのくりかえし！

[@無重力天津飯]

@@BIG-dv9tz 完成後時間経ってるわけじゃないから大丈夫です

[@BIG-dv9tz]

@@無重力天津飯 どうゆう意味？

[@mattgordon9652]

As an American who recently visited Japan and went to US Burger, I can confirm its the real deal slice of American burger experience and Jim is an awesome dude! Went twice while I was there and is a must stop next time I'm back in Japan.

[@raven_tempest]

This man puts more passion in a burger then I ever seen in any place here in the states, incredibly happy people in Japan can enjoy something so authentic.

[@raven_tempest]

@Drock a lot harder when you are in an urban center where rent is driving out local businesses, 😕 all I see are chains and fast food.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@Westcoastrocksduh harder to find than you might think. I'm lucky as I've found a place that makes amazing burgers where I live, but many make crap.

[@rahee9482]

Uh no. We have plenty of amazing small burger shops in the states with wonderful people who put their heart into their food. How insulting.

[@goldiefox7128]

I’m in sf, and all I saw are Wendy, Popeyes, McDonald’s, Burger King and Carl Jr. >.>

[@raven_tempest]

@@goldiefox7128 exactly 💯

[@andic1535]

Jim is one of my favorite people. Always fixes up a mean burger. I always go whenever I’m in Fukuoka.

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

So great to hear, and thank you for supporting Jim-san!

[@wiltmarlonelao]

A great burger? What a modest man. Because that burger is beyond great; definitely looks like they’re to die for. Also, just want to say that Jim really has that good ol’ honest American feel to him. Would totally love to interact with him.

[@LoveValentineXO]

Right? I'd want to travel to Fukuoka the next time I go to Japan just to try the burger. My wife will think I'm crazy since we live in the US, haha! But his burgers look amazing!

[@PookieQDB]

You can tell he is a good dude and represents us well. I’m glad for his success.

[@davidstufflebean3285]

I love the way you do your content just letting the people and place show what they do and offer, no crazy editing, no loud music. I also love that you find people from other countries that are cooking in Japan!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thank you so much and happy to hear you enjoy our videos!

[@Buff-Wings]

Really proud to see someone properly representing American food and culture in other parts of the world, while also being a real part of the community and culture of that country. It’s like a diptych of the American Dream, beautiful and inspiring stuff.

[@lucascoval828]

Based. Beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@ellisbenm]

“Diptych”. 👀 That’s a $10 word

[@BitterSweetChokolate]

Just went there yesterday, this channel and this man deserve a Nobel Prize

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thank you so much and great to hear you visited Jim-san yesterday!! Hope you enjoyed your burger and had a great time!

[@kai-dw3bo]

言葉ではなく心で理解した気分 雰囲気とか手作りの調理過程見ているだけでもなんか心地よくて好きだな。

[@calvinsbnb76]

I'm American and an avid amateur cook. I love a good burger, and honestly, those look better than any American burger ever thought about being! Especially the bacon. What's even more impressive is that he managed to open and run a shop in Japan. I love Japan and if I ever go back I'm heading straight to this shop!

[@ernestogastelum9123]

i mean as long as im concern thats an American burger made by an American

[@Sbensonn]

I don't know, I've seen American burgers that look just like that in the states. You guys need to take off that "love for Japan" rose tinted goggles.

[@DRILLEX1312]

its more than a burger joint, its a hamburger home, lil slice of American comfort in an amazingly bustling city. i wish Jim and his shop all the best in whole world. hope i can go try his burgers one day.

[@mitch3384]

It's not a gimmick, it's bringing your country's food to another country for them to experience. And it looks like you're doing a bloody great job of it, too. :)

[@tylomoua5346]

I agree! He called it a gimmick but he literally made the whole burger from scratch, that’s the most authentic experience you’ll get even here in America. You only get that at backyard barbecues lol.

[@mitch3384]

Now I want a Bacon Bro's burger! Best burgers in Christchurch, New Zealand.

[@xantares13]

This looks absolutely authentic and it's so touching how personal the interaction is between the owner and customers.

[@MisterNobody77]

What a cool dude. We Americans are lucky to have such a wonderful ambassador abroad.

[@Carpythesharky]

My mother moved to the US from Taiwan back in the early 80s. She still remembers her first time having "American style" bacon. This video warms my heart. Keep it up!

[@ZenZill]

This episode brought a true smile to my face for the first time today. What a humble shop and lifestyle. Follow your love, then you can live out any passion.

[@x-75hurricane65]

I admire his calm, quiet and humble demeanor, much the same as the Japanese people. Quite the opposite to how many view Americans, (not all of course)....brash with a very high opinion of themselves. And what delicious food he cooks up as well!

[@adambashacting2814]

This man is so kind, could not ask for better American representation in Japan

[@tsawy6]

I think Jim is able to make such good burgers in part because Japan has a food culture that encourages excellence, where taking the time to do things right can be economically justified

[@ThriftShopHustler]

Yeah, few realize this. The Japanese take everything as an art and their food preparation is definitely the best in the world.

[@ZratP]

Yup, while I appreciate that cheap food can exist for people who cannot afford more pricy stuff. A lot of things can work in Japan for that reason. You can take your time and polish the stuff you wanna make, you'll have a customer base that will be okay to pay for it.

[@jshshh1041]

Bingo. And not just Japan. I'd say most other countries, people mostly cook at home and when they go out to eat, it's something different. Here in America, we use it a crutch everyday so we want it cheap

[@Mr.House38]

​@@ThriftShopHustlerno man. Japanese food is generally speaking of good quality, but nowhere near Italian, French nor Spanish food.

[@vaffangool9196]

​@@Mr.House38 *You've wandered into* subjective territory. He's saying everything at every mom-and-pop restaurant in Japan is artisanal. That's just facts.

[@Hedisaurus]

I'm from Australia, and this makes me want to make a quick trip just to get his burgers! I can tell that he makes everything with love and passion. The fact that he even grinds his own burgers on his own, and create his own bacon and so on, it really shines through and he deserves every single respect he gets!

[@victorbartlinski4319]

I'm from Australia too! Me and my mates went to Japan recently, and eating here while talking with Jim was one of the highlights!

[@derekdalton5658]

​@@victorbartlinski4319 so jealous! 😊Hope to visit Japan one day and eat a Jim 🍔

[@Ceebz39]

I wouldn’t go to Japan to eat burgers but only local Japanese meals. Anything is better than American crap junkfood🫢

[@DDL-n2u]

This was cool to see an American engrained in the culture and loving his customers but showing a side of his culture. And that burger looks like it may be the best I’ve ever seen.

[@SCHTRAM]

I loved this. This is just a simple life of someone that lives for the pleasures in life. His wife and his work. He seems happy, i hope he stays happy.

[@Stumperyy]

The slapping of the meat is so satisfying! The love for his wife created a brand new journey and he seems to be enjoying his new profession. I wish the restaurant huge success! ❤️

[@TeddGCM]

Love this! True, authentic, American food brought to Japan by an American citizen. Having spent time in another country (3 years in Germany) without speaking the language, I know from experience how hard it is to communicate for the most basic of things, and this guy opens a successful restaurant! Not only is there a language barrier, but he had no restaurant or business experience. He does what he loves and shares that with others. Food is a universal language and I wish him much success in the future!

[@PatchTM983]

This both warms and clogs my heart. Thank you.

[@shockers12512]

i noticed how many young people come to eat there. as you get older seeing the smiling faces of the youth enjoying what you create for them can inspire and invigorate our elders

[@sbblmb]

This guy is just about the most wholesome thing on KZbin. Way to go

[@FTRSheppard]

I don't know why this video impacted me as much as it did, but there is something so amazing about the approach this guy has taken to his restaurant and it just feels me with pride and joy.

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

So happy to hear that!

[@ernestogastelum9123]

its because we finally got to see an authentic style American burger made by a true American instead of videos claiming to be American style burgers with a twist of Japanese/Korean burger

[@ocdoman]

The sound of the sizzling burgers, getting to see your food prepared right in front of you, coming to a relaxing environment with good food. This guy did a fantastic job with his business. He is very humble for a guy who sold everything, never owned a business or restaurant, and just went for it. This guy is very inspirational.

[@dagfinissocool]

He must have owned something considering he seems to be doing it mostly for himself not because he neeeds the money

[@FullMetalMullet77]

Win Win for all. Taking something common in one place and creating a unique experience in another place. So good! The guts this guy has to open a restaurant out of country is compelling and makes for easy watching! Subscribed immediately! I would love to see more of these videos!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thank you so much for watching, for enjoying the video, and for subscribing! We will work hard from now on too to create interesting videos!

[@tkaz123]

03:40 is the most heart warming thing I've ever heard. I myself am a mixed Japanese-American and my parents and most of my immediate familiy live in Okinawa to this day. I'm sure my dad said the same thing about my mom during his time in the military.

[@andrejohnson6731]

So nice to see that he can make people happy through his love of food. As an expat in Southeast Asia I can attest, it’s HARD uprooting yourself and finding your niche. Kudos, Sir. Also, I’m mpressed by the young man who stepped up for a job, very nice and classy!

[@microcolonel]

His accent/way of speaking is really fascinating to me, he sounds like an advanced Japanese-born English learner who's not spoken English with a native English speaker for a few years... but with an 80s California accent. It's kinda like when you see Swedes or Britons who grew up in West Africa and sound just like the locals. You can hear him dropping the subject, both the definite and indefinite articles sometimes, and chooses dictionary forms of verbs where they would make sense in Japanese, but would be ungrammatic in English.

[@accidentalfire1727]

Picked up on that too. I thought perhaps he was french canuck phonying it up. Nobody wants a french burger after all. Not that it matters.

[@DimitrisSfounis]

He's french Canadian for sure.

[@mattyryon]

@@DimitrisSfounis I don't think he's French Canadian I think he's just French, his contact in Japan that hooked him up with the bun joint was French too

[@Genessis001]

Most people hate when people talk like that. If your native language is English and you visit(Mexico) for example and speak English and throw in a accent when you don't have one thinking it makes it easier for people who speak another native language to understand...it doesn't and makes+sounds dumb; or so I've been told and seen

[@kamj6607]

@@Genessis001 you're a fool. if you live somewhere for years and years you will tend to adopt the local accent and speaking manners.

[@richweyman51]

I watching your KZbin from usa. I'm so proud of you. and I'm japanese. My husband is american. Good luck and please take good care.

[@debragibson3489]

LOVE your griddle/cook top, loaded with flavor!!!. What a fantastic vid. Thank You!

[@Hamsa3600]

yeahhh this is no joke .... real stuff in there ..i love everything in ur litle restaurant ...keep posting

[@TheBluemindedGod]

Man, this is so dang wholesome. I flew into Fukuoka the one time I got to go to Japan. I wish I had known about this place. It would have seemed silly at the time to go all the way to Japan from America, only to eat an American style burger, but I would have at least bought one of those cool Godzilla shirts to support the guy.

[@Teddyrobinson]

Can confirm that this is THE best burger I've had in 6 years in Japan.

[@poopmcgee3826]

TEDDY!!!!

[@Teddyrobinson]

@@poopmcgee3826 JIM?! 😁

[@Hello-ig1px]

Liar, you aren’t even Japanese, you have the most American name I have ever seen in my whole life.

[@killerskillet]

I'm curious as to how much he charges for these burgers.

[@Teddyrobinson]

@@killerskillet Not too much! Maybe 2000yen for a set

[@magisterrleth3129]

It warms my heart to see the finest rendition of the hamburger being made for the people of Japan to enjoy.

[@Sduell60]

This was like watching a home movie. It brought me such great memories of working in my own small restaurant. It kind of makes me homesick. Thanks for sharing.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Ohhhh man, made fresh everyday!!! The bun, the toppings and grinding the meat everyday!!! Makes my mouth water!!! I bet these are delicious!!!

[@AJ-km5gl]

I miss US Burger! Used to go there once a week while living in Fukuoka! Jim makes the best burgers hands down! ❤

[@caseycorbin4853]

Jim is the man! Been eating here since October 2021

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

So great to hear! Thanks for watching and for supporting Jim-san!

[@scottchantos2388]

This is great. The man went with his wife back to Japan and started a restaurant out of passion and doing what he knows what to do. The burgers look good too!!!

[@vollkommenegal1277]

No wonder this guy is successful! He's doing it the japanese way! 1. Authentic 2. Homemade key igredients like Bacon and Patties 3. Teaming up with local business like the bakery 4. No Bullshit but great flavor 5. Being polite and have reasonable prices Hats off to this man, if I ever be in this area, I will visit this place for sure.

[@CaptainManatee]

This made me cry. Good tears happy tears. I love this so much. True Red White and Blue in all that you do

[@ガスマスク隊長]

3:47 [She said i wanna go home, thats okay,so sold everything] 感動 そして肉、そしてバーガーへの拘り。流石バーガー本場のアメリカで培ってきた最強のバーガーや肉に関する知識を日本で発揮してくれるのは日本人の僕として嬉しい。 絶対この店は他の店より美味しい。アメリカのローカル店とかのバーガーやBBQのお店ってマジで美味しいから。 何度もアメリカに行ってサンフランシスコのsuper duper burgersに行って感動した。普段バーガーキングやマクドしかバーガーは食べて無かったから。 本当いつかここ行きたい。ローカルだから大阪にないのが悲しいけど、福岡に行った際はここに必ず行きます。英語は勉強中だけど彼と英語で話したい。

[@morrokbyo]

がんばって！ Best of luck!

[@s13gouf60]

As an American, this guy really embodies traditional burger shops. everything is fresh and made to order. Most fast food burgers are more for convenience than quantity. If you're ever in the southern united states, the best burgers are at BBQ restaurants.

[@pamelameckley5040]

I'm American and I can tell you, the quality, effort, and care this man puts into his burgers is on point👌 He's definitely doing a superb job of representing some of the best burgers that the U.S. offers imo. The thickness of the burger is impressive as well. All the added touches with buttered, grilled buns and the tomato on the grill - he clearly enjoys what he does and he enjoys giving his customers the best possible dining experience that he can. I hope you get to try one!

[@alanmeyers3957]

You want to talk to him in English, says a lot, respect 👍

[@ガスマスク隊長]

I read all the replies to everyone's comments. Thank you so much :D

[@Mortiz21]

Very cool to see a man starting from scratch and making a successful restaurant. Would like to see what he does for the special events and holidays. The fact he sells out and has to take reservations means his fan base want a taste of home or they're craving authentic American holiday cuisine.

[@kurtfranklin2680]

This guy has it figured out. Small menu, high quality. Specializing in burgers and bacon means he can maintain a high standard and do it himself.

[@wowsers64]

What a great humble man. I really liked this video. So calm and genuine. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChickenNugNugz2]

Fascinating just listening to him speak, clearly his american accent is strong but it is almost immediately apparent he must have been living in japan a very long time, i love hearing that japanese twang in the middle of the american accent.

[@blazzer0029]

I'm pretty sure that burger is better than 90% of the burgers in the US! Well done sir! If I ever make it to Japan I'm definitely eating here!

[@kristin7146]

Seriously, I'd be hard-pressed to find a place that grinds their own beef and smokes their own bacon even in Portland, OR.

[@k00lkidz4]

@@kristin7146 weeb, there are obviously better burgers in America. His look great, but take off your rose tinted Japanophile glasses

[@Ryan-rp1es]

@@kristin7146 I’m from portland too, and there is some good burger places around here. But this looks better then anything I’ve ever had 100%

[@deusheart1333]

It's so heartwarming that it brought tears to my eyes. The man's passion for his work and friendliness towards everyone and the world is just oozing from the video. It's a very cozy place and It makes me want to do something like this on my own. Amazing job from the cameraman and maker side. You nailed the atmosphere withour interrupting the main hero. I felt like visited him for a day and learned about his workstyle and business nuances. Keep up the good work, i wish you all the best!❤❤❤

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment! So happy to hear you enjoyed our video!

[@Becqueral]

Jim seems like such a great guy. His wife is so lucky to have him, he sold everything and left his world behind because she was home-sick, this speaks so loudly over his love and devotion to her. Iahow this video helps fight against the stigma of xenophobia, everyone seems to really like Jim, and has such great words to share over him and his food. If I'm ever in Japan, and craving a good ol' American burger you bet I'll be one of the first in line. ^-^

[@TayoEXE]

Every country definitely has its problems, but he seems to be really nice and embody the good aspects I liked about the U.S. I happen to move Fukuoka recently and live nearby, so I'm definitely going to pay a visit. His situation feels kind of similar to mine actually. Haha

[@thedude-nf1uf]

I like how he said it, she followed him for 20 years now it's his turn to follow her.

[@HandlingItAll]

What xenophobia, why would there be... The idea that western "white people" (whatever the heck that is because we're all mixed, take a DNA test) or Americans are "xenophobic" and "racist" like it's a "real and serious rampant issue" just shows people's level of brainwashing and pseudo-intellectualism. The media, university professors and politicians you've listened to have done you a serious disservice teaching lies. I'm a so-called "White" southern Texan and there is absolutely ZERO reason to even bring this subject up. You know nothing of the reality of it & I don't care where you're from or who you are. I find it highly offensive this sort of thing somehow needs to be constantly spoken about on food and travel shows like this it isn't some sort of normal thing when it is because propaganda media is all saying the same stuff, most the globe over. So political leaders have access to to create imaginary division where it does not exist, divide and conquer... In fact. The most racist places I've ever been to and lived in are leftist ran West Coast, or Northerner cities in America and countries where they hate everyone including their own self and many countries outside the U.S. where no one gets along and even they hate each other and they're basically brother and sister... See, down South we were taught to love our neighbor as our self for decades now. To accept and respect anyone until they no longer respect you and usually they keep on trying to love those people anyway. I'm proud of where I'm from. There's no real disdain of mixed relationships, culture, families, friends, co-workers, no issues... Where it begins is people coming in who don't respect others or their privacy with assumptions and no boundaries and assume things about a culture they know nothing about. Then they preach and they to push things on families and kids they have no business doing. Huge issue today everywhere in Western culture. Basically, I shouldn't of had to say any of this at all but someone needs lessons and these sort of comments of "virtue signaling and gas lighting" or whatever it is going on here are totally not appropriate or necessary to post. Yeah, people respect other people. Imagine that "wild concept" 🙄😒.

[@jj-mj5bc]

He's the lucky one. USA is a shizhole.

[@andrescarrasco2384]

You Sir are about Passion and LOVE for the customer. BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@edition-deluxe]

Looks really good. Awesome story too! Whoever the production people are, you guys are pros!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks so much!

[@senmakesmusic]

the genuineness of this man is almost palpable. very interesting story.

[@noneya246]

This is such a well produced video! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@McShag420]

Looks like a very good, very traditional American burger. The red basket really drives it home, it's iconic. I worked at a very good, traditional burger joint for a year and it was just like this, but bigger patties.

[@CJ-wh7ik]

Japanese dining is (in)famous for having small portions. I think it's simply because japanese don't eat that much compared to other nationalities (Asians are just smaller people on average). I'd have to eat like 6 of those burgers 😅

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@CJ-wh7ik ive seen plenty of Japanese restaurants selling portion size American food

[@MowFaux]

This just may be the most gratifying video I've ever watched on KZbin.

[@browndamon]

Brings lots of Japanese memories. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jesseruhland2983]

Even being from America with countless burger places near me, I want to travel there, meet that man and eat at his establishment so badly!!!

[@robzsarmy5471]

Thats the Japan effect . You will find many better burger places in the USA but because its Japan it gives that ''better'' effect

[@AK-hr9pm]

@@robzsarmy5471 Honestly the novelty of eating authentic American burgers in Japan would be worth it itself haha

[@johnhighland5699]

This is awesome, I love the Japanese! So clean and peaceful! Next time I get the privilege of traveling to Japan, I’m going to get a burger from Jim!

[@tenga3tango]

I can remember the first real hamburger beef i had, that smell , aroma taste has stayed in my mind all these years , from 1978, and i can still remember the deco , the faint cigg smell in the air and the smell of freshly , grilled beef patties. The meat you get from suoermarket nowadays are so different. I believe i want to try this hamburger place in Japan

[@Mahbu]

This guy right here. Twenty years with the same woman, she says she wants to go home. . and doesn't even hesitate. That's loyalty, that's love. AND the guy up and makes a bomb ass burger joint that can't be beat. IN Japan. That's legendary.

[@oooooo1630]

I love how he has taken the food from America and put in the pride and skill that japense put into their respective craft, this is looks like a better burger than you’ll find quite about anywhere in the states

[@clowncarqingdao]

Love the fortitude and passion and fun .... way to go guy! Blessings in you and your family and customers!

[@blub.lubber5171]

I'm amazed at the quality of burger he is able to make in Japan. I'd love to try one!!

[@Hirotoro4692]

Why? There's no less fresh ingredients in Japan than elsewhere. In fact they probably have much higher standards than the FDA

[@KegstandOG]

Love this video I wish I had the balls to do something like this I have wanted to travel to Japan since I was a kid and met my first Japanese friend an exchange student. She was much older then me but rode the same bus I was on to school. She gave me some coin and taught me a few words and ever since I have been a fan of their culture and wanted to travel there to see the country and ofc try ramen/sushi!!! I wish you all the best!!

[@adrianlindsay3194]

Impressive to see someone with this much fortitude. Takes a lot of stones to move to a new country and start up a business when they don't even know the language. Well done sir! I'd wager that is the best burger in Japan. The ambiance an "Americana" is a big part of the experience. I agree with the owners decision to avoid take out.

[@dragoviano]

cheers from brazil! really enjoyed watching this video and know more about your trajectory. thank you!

[@Abbottack]

Thanks for the story. This was great to watch.

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad to hear you enjoyed our video!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I loved this! These hard-working, entrepreneurial migrants who live humble, respectful, culturally well-integrated lives are some of my favourite 'types' of people, if that makes sense without sounding like a crude and mawkish generalisation. I love seeing individual testaments to migration working well for both migrant and host culture and economy. Terrific video, thank you so much.

[@plazma5343]

I love that you opened the Shop "for fun" while following your wifes désire to go home. What a true love gesture. Some of these people that seem to have figured life out, in the end often they only follow simple recipies.

[@Sijan.G]

This video was so wholesome and just straight up awesome Sugoii OLD MAN!! Gambarayy🤞🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@Turbotef]

This video was so entertaining and engaging, that when I came back to skim over it just now, I just ended up watching it again. This channel is really great!

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks so much, and happy to hear you enjoy it!!!