400 Year Old Japanese Cuisine | What did they Eat? ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Japanese cuisine has a long history stretching back thousands of years. In the city of Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan side, there's a restaurant serving recipes from the Edo period which were presented to Daimyo in banquets. What you see will shock you! Yes - there were Geisha / Geiko too. Join Kanae (my wife) and I for some dancing and drums.
Contents:
00:00 Start
00:19 Animated Opening
00:44 Nomura Clan Samurai House
01:38 Kaburazushi: Edo period sushi
03:15 Kimono Rental & Kanazawa Castle
04:05 Kenrokuen Garden
04:39 Otomo Restaurant Entrance
06:24 Shocking Samurai Dish!
08:06 Fire Japanese Sake Service
08:48 Daimyo Cuisine Menu Items
10:25 What did Japanese eat 400 Years Ago: Interview
12:50 Geigi: Geisha Performance - Dance & Drums
16:53 What does "Gochisousama deshita" mean?
17:03 Talk to the Chef about Ancient recipes
18:43 Conclusion
What did we eat? The menu:
Tray 1 - Red Snapper (Tai) Fin Clear Soup, Spiny Japanese Lobster Tail, Rice
Tray 2 - Shrimp Paste Dumpling Soup, Japanese Pickles, Skewered Loach (Dojyo)
Tray 3 - Salted Grilled Sweetfish (Ayu), Shell Grilled Abalone, Soup
Special Menu Dishes
★ Fried Pheasant in Sweet Soy Sauce
★ Stuffed Red Snapper
★ "Kaimori" Seafood Plate of Drinking Snacks
Where was this restaurant?
▶︎ Otomoro 大友楼 (Restaurant) www.ootomorou.co.jp/
Map: goo.gl/maps/vSTHp4xsUWarnNL87
▶︎ Kimono Rental Shop - Kokoyui: kokoyui.com/english/index.html
▶︎ Kaburazushi - Shijiumaya-Honpo Yayoi Shop: www.kabura.jp/contents/en
Thank you Kanazawa Culture and Sports Commission team, Taira-san, Otomo-san and
Professor Takanori Hasegawa 長谷川 孝徳 of Hokuriku University for his insight on traditional Japanese cuisine and culture.
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@@roku_nine The WAO RYU's channel is left without a main character (the previous one was John Daub). They had set up an audition which was closed after July 31st, 2020.

[@TorToroPorco]

What an incredible and gorgeous video, a literal feast for the eyes. It was a pleasant surprise to see chef Shijimaya speak English. A big thank you to him for making the effort to do so. Such an intimate evening of Japanese culture made even more captivating thanks to the academic historical perspective of food culture and the evolution of Japanese dining habits. It is such a privilege to be present at an establishment with such a great history and significance. It was great watching John and Kanae enjoying their experience and John having fun with the nuances of traditional fine dining. An awesome first effort John!

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How are you so familiar with japanese tradition ?

[@TheJazzyJolteon]

Really digging the Kimono and Katana look John! Kanae looked great too!

[@Fluffymonkeyem]

The kimonos looked so elegant on her!

[@deanzaZZR]

John just needs to get adopted into Kanae's family so he can proudly wear a family crest.

[@MrWade-kf7su]

You and Kanae in kimono walking around beautiful Kenroku-En Garden... very romantic and seems like you both are back to the Edo period.

[@yuriisworri8809]

yea , they both look cute together

[@thehoppingfox]

I realy felt like being actually with you on your visit to Kanazawa. The moment when we saw the reason for Kanaes supprised face was very funny. The effects you used for that spiced it all up. In the end when you speed up your dance moment, I felt like listening to the japanese Chipmunks. Well what I am actually trying to say was, that it was fun watching this Episode. Kanae played along very well. Big compliments to her as well.

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Wow next level cinematography and shots. Better than “pro” broadcast TV.

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What a privilege to see ancient Kanazawa traditions in this light. Beautifully shot and edited with perfect musical accompaniment. Kanae is quite the percussionist and co-presenter! A highly enjoyable experience.

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JDOIJ \(^_^)/

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Wow what great production quality. You seem to have picked up some new skills during the down time. So was the sword optional with the kimono or did you have to pay extra? 🤣 Did the make you take the sword off before dining? Was there a sword check-in? 🤣 Everything looks so delicious. I love the switch from action to informative throughout the video. It seems like a long time to be kneeling & I can see why you wanted to get up & dance! 6:50 OK... I was not expecting that bird. At 9:20 are those special bamboo serving chopsticks or decoration?

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i dunno but cant stop myself smiling on your dance performance.

[@onlyinjapan]

I tried my best 🤓

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I hadn't seen an update since the initial sketches deciding on a Hat or not. It was nice to include Kanae as well.

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John you look so youthful and are glowing, Kanae has become a natural behind the camera too! I hope to see her more on your main channel. This was such a peaceful and beautiful video. The b roll was super tight and clean too. Keep up the great work John! We’re all excited to see more episodes.

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Thank you! More to come!

[@Zero_Contact]

This has been amazing to watch. Rich in history. After spending 3 weeks in shinjuku, shibuya, Kyoto and Osaka. Japan just makes you want to keep going back to dive more into the endless cultural fascinations, that are foreign to our western world way of life today

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That was awesome. Kanae looked shocked at the bird 👀 but beautiful of course in the Kimono. And John you did look distinguished in the traditional wear. Great video ♥️

[@Epscillion]

Thank you for this video and introducing the phrase gochisousama deshita! I visited Japan last year at Kurama, Kyoto and was able to use that phrase to our server and chef as we left. The look of their pleasant surprise really made me grateful to know those words to show our appreciation for the meal.

[@happymv5350]

The video section of the garden/pond while it was raining exuded tranquility and peace. Absolutely beautiful.

[@webbtrekker534]

Not the whole experience but a meal like this one with the music and dancers. My real first experience and taste of Japanese food. I was in the navy and it was March of 1968, a group of us traveled up to Tokyo for a full day of being tourists which finished up with a scene much like this. Thanks for the memories!

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I don't think it's possible to drink tea in a more breathtakingly beautiful setting anywhere on planet earth. I loved the greenery with the sound of the rain, and you just sitting there relaxing. Heaven. Absolutely stunning.

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I remember watching your live streams while you were here. Kanazawa is beautiful, I can’t wait to travel there one day.

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I loved every second of this ..i give it a 100 out of 10!! it has the comfort of the old content but with a fresh new style.. this was really great!! i loved that Kanae was such a big part of it :) and she looked very elegant and beautiful i must add :) i am looking forward to all the new content on your channel:D awesome work John and thank you soo soo much for all your hard work !!

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The look on your faces when the bird arrived was priceless!!! 😂

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T T poor bird.

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At first I didn't think it was real and had a second look, I thought it was plastic decoration or something then realized it's real 😱😱😱😳😳😵 but damn, as someone who doesn't like birds that would be the stuff or horrific nightmares for me🙈🙈🙈 I shudder🙈

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I'm a big fan of historical food and recipes, so this was super interesting. I loved hearing about how first one was eaten for special occasions. I haven't seen any videos on historical Japanese food before , very cool.

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If I had a little more time, I would have lived to dive deeper into Otomo-san's recipe book! I am sure I will be back for more in kanazawa. I loved this too much! A refreshing place to enjoy after months in the big city Tokyo.

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You might not see my comment but I just want to say Thank you so much for every videos, You show me everything about the Japanese culture and knowledge that I love. I watched your videos since 6 years ago and still watching yours even you changed your new channel. I don't really comment alot but I always appropriate and grateful that you always producing high Quality cultural experience video to us all. You are my inspiration and I am trying my best to stay in Japan in the future. Thank you so much John.

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Ye' Min Aung Steven thank you Ye’Min :) that means a lot that you’re still here after all that time! I make these videos to be enjoyed and it makes me happy to hear from you, get feedback from everyone. Write in to say hi anytime. -John

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Beautiful John. My wife and I can't wait to go to Japan. Greetings from Miami Beach, FL.

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I love Japan, and it's traditions. AND THE FOOD! X.

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I’m so glad you and Kanae were able to experience this in Kanazawa and thank you for sharing it with all of us.

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The intro was so fun, the animations is just so fitting. I also throughly enjoyed each part of the video from the scenery to the clothing and most importantly the meal :p.

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Man, that ceremony with the flaming sake in a room with dried grass mats and paper walls is badass!

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They have a lot of guts to do it too! The staff has done it many times and the place is still there :) I wish I could have turned off ALL THE LIGHTS! It's even more impressive in the dark. I'll post that on instagram stories tomorrow: http:/instagram.com/onlyinjapantv

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Second vid! Let's all support John! Thanks for making this awesome content. Been enjoying it for years.

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Kanae and John. Excellent presentation. I hope the people of Japan never lose their old traditions ! This is like stepping back in time. Kanae is absolute beautiful in traditional Japanese dress.

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I hope so too. I second this! By promoting it, I also want to preserve it.

[@tanbaretta]

Visited Japan in the end of December 2019, went to Kanazawa to originally to go to Shirakawago, but didn't get the bus ticket because we did't book in advance, disappointed at first, but Kanazawa ended up becomes the highlight of our visit to Japan, best Hotel we've stayed in Japan, the Kenrokuen Garden dan Kanzawa Castle is so beautiful, wish could spend more times there, as there are still a lot of places to see

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Another great episode John! Beautiful place. Another one to add to the list to visit once we are able to. The look on yours and Kanae’s faces during THAT scene though! Priceless 😂😂😂

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Wow! What an episode. One of the best episodes I have ever watched about the Japanese culture and hospitality. Arigato Goziamashta dear John and Kanae!

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Watching elegant Kanae playing the drum, and dashing John dancing, brought me such joy, I cannot thank you enough for producing this phenomenal video! Stay blessed and safe, everyone.

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I think both Mr. John and Ms. Kanae did great as Daimyos. I mean, eating all 3 trays of food, that pheasant dish, the alcohol... i probably wouldn't be able to move let alone dance (or try to 🤣🤣🤣✌)

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What an experience!!! I would love to see Geisha live. I have immense respect the performers and the art form. All while eating historical food! As an anthropologist, I love the cultural experiences you document. I live learning how Japan came to be!

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I'm very fussy when it comes to audio and yours is the best I've heard on KZbin. You don't over-compress and everything sounds natural. Thanks for such a high production value.

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Always proud of you Mr. John for what you do to spread Japanese culture internationally. I swear it doesn't feel like it, but the years have gone by since I first found your channels and I savor every minute of them. The way you present your videos really hits the spot that I've always missed in my soul, hopefully one day I can visit the places you went to in a more peaceful world

[@robynrides]

I am not going to have to have any lunch, now. Your meal has filled me to the brim. You both looked very special. I do wish I was as naturally elegant as Kanae, but that would take so many years of practice for a clumsy Australian. I love the new intro. It was definitely worth the wait.

[@littlsuprstr]

the robes you're wearing look great with your skin tones and hair colors. supremely elegant.

[@onlyinjapan]

The kimono shop did a great job picking colors - mine was a little short but it's hard for anyone over 180cm to find your size. I need to make one for myself!

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@@onlyinjapan I was about to ask why your hakama looks short 😁

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@@onlyinjapan the 'high-water' hem on your kimono makes it look more modern and insouciant. consider trying out more blue-gray clothes next time you're at the shop. and that yellow band on kanae's sash is nice detail too. you might consider yellow gold jewelry for her as a nice anniversary present.

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John you have completely sold me on Kanazawa. Last year at Nagano station, I was contemplating whether to go to Kanazawa or return to Tokyo and since it was already 2:30pm I regrettably went back to Tokyo.

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Liked! Love your videos, John! Every time I get a notification and see it's you I have something to look forward to. You give some of us experiences that we couldn't dream of seeing ourselves. No one makes content quiet like you. Wish you could put out videos daily. But, with the quality of videos you put out, it's understandable.

[@SanthoshMaruthi]

This is fantastic , we can count on John and Kanae to bring us the most exotic experiences .Thanks

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Such a wonderful story about this lovely place. Cant wait to go back!

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How'd I'd love to just sit there for as long as I feel and meditate while my senses take in the serenity of the moment. Heck I might even compose a haiku....

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I love the Kanazawa castle and it's Kenroku-en garden, which is a symbol to Wabi Sabi, a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection, as it remains incomplete. Moreover thanks for such an amazing content and high quality images about Japan, I really appreciate knowing more about the 400 year old japanese cuisine.

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Kanae looked gorgeous. You looked good too. And that food. And the entertainment. What gracious hosts. What a wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing.

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The quality of this video is exceptional. Really learned so much about Kanazawa and definitely have bookmarked it for places to visit next time we travel to Japan! Great job!

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i really enjoy the longer format, JD. with the travel ban to japan i think people all around the world will enjoy your videos even more. we all can't wait to visit japan when it's safe to travel and now we will learn new places to visit thanks to you, JD.

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I was glad that I could accidentally meet you guys in Kanazawa! please come here again!

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YES, you were here when we filmed this! I'll be back.

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@@onlyinjapan Arigatogozaimasu!! まってます～

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Every episode on this channel just gets better and better. Gorgeous filmography and great writing! Loving the animated intro, definitely worth the wait.

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Loving that the format of your Only in Japan videos haven't changed much in tone! I've always loved how calming yet informative they are, and I'm really glad that despite the move they've retained those qualities.

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I have checked your videos after maybe 3-4 months, damn they have improved by leaps and bound..that intro is dope !!! Great stuff, John !!

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Welcome to the new channel! It’s always gotten better little by little and I’m happy to restart ONLY in JAPAN here.

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Thank you for putting high quality English closed captions on this very interesting and well-produced film about the Japanese cuisine of 400 years ago! As a deaf person, you enabled me to access your content fully.

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I’ll try my best to add them in and thank you so much for letting me know they’re useful! It definitely tells me the effort is worth it *\(^o^)/*

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ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub Not only for me - a lot of speakers of foreign languages turn on the English captions because they often encounter difficulty to understand the accent of the English speaker and find it easier to read along. Another use case would be watching your video on a phone while in the subway train or in a noisy environment.

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Love the new format, thanks John!

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Awesome, production level is much higher. Really interesting and a joy to watch. Thanks John & Kanae. (Loved the pheasant! - could your eyes be any wider🙀)

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These places are so beautiful it’s hard to wrap your head around how these places really exist 😱 the food looks so good I hope so badly to go to Japan one day 🙏🏽 thank you for the great videos

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Kanazawa is one of my most favorite places in Japan. I visited there in 2015 for only one night but I'm definitely going again as soon as it'll be possible to go to Japan again.

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This was so fascinating, John! I had recently read a classic samurai manga where I recognized some of this like the Geigo! So cool! Love the content!

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Incredible production value, this was awesome to watch in the times of no travel. Good luck with the new channel John, Love from Toronto, Canada!

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That's what I'm talking about John. That is a great program with great content. Your live feeds are sometimes fun, and I know these edited programs are much more work, but a lot better viewing. Bravo!

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Hey John! I must stay, the edits on this video are very good! I think the camera work was very thoughtful (I felt like I was there!) and the special effects are a really great touch. Great work John and Kanae! It must be hard working from scratch considering this virus, but I'm with you all the way buddy!

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Thanks! It’s a challenge but I’m up to it and so is our community! It’s great to be free and back at this ٩(^‿^)۶

[@KosmoAlx]

For twenty minutes i was there. Thank you.

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You really were! Thanks for visiting Kanazawa with me Cosmin :)

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This series is exceptional. Better than the previous. I’m looking forward to more!

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I would agree with that :) give it time, I'm going to build an amazing library here!

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@@onlyinjapan I agree... Now I begin to understand why you remain Hokutosei virgin for so long.

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Wow... Thank you so much for continuing your video to introduce us to more Japanese culture Definitely will expect more John! おつかれさまでした！

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Another great video, John. I really enjoyed it and found it to be very informative. Still think that the animated opening is amazing.

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Well done - interesting content, beautifully filmed. Kanea is the star.

[@brucechan9421]

one thing I admire the Japanese food is that they make things look alive, although they are well cooked, such as that lobster!!!

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Happy to see your own creative outlook implemented in your new videos! This is getting better and better

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Incredible quality video production 👍 plus a very interesting story and a super informative in every minutes, keep up the good work, John! And i like how we can somehow know what’s John doing before and after this video, with the Go Channel, you gotta appreciated it a lot

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congrats JD!!! my heart skipped a beat when i saw that anime intro!

[@shanksrough]

Well done john once again, I was eagerly waiting for your episode.

[@ericbrown8106]

A beautiful video! I really appreciated the introduction to "Gochisousama deshita" at the end. In these times when we remember the importance of essential workers, it seems most appropriate to think about the plants and animals that we eat and the many, many humans who raise them, harvest them, process them, transport them, sell them, buy them, prepare them, serve them - all for my meal (be it simple or fancy). I don't speak Japanese but I will try to honor the spirit of "Gochisousama deshita" at the table this week. Thank you, John!

[@RenAto-lv6uh]

Wonderful production John. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventures

[@michaelsasano8622]

You both looked amazing in this livestream. Loved how the food was presented. That's one of the most beautiful things that I loved about my visit to Japan last summer. The way food is treasured there is so wonderful! And of course... the taste! Heaven! ❤😊

[@MartyDittmar]

Thanks John! You both looked very smart in your Kimonos!... Thanks for bringing us with you again... Oh, and I wonder how scorched the tatami was in the rooms where they practiced 8:25! 😱 🍶🔥🚒

[@coconut4219]

6:45 I seriously thought that thing was alive! On a personal note, I just wanted to thank you for being such a positive, informative dude. I've been watching your channel for a while now and it's only gotten better and better. I've just started attending University (Major is East Asian Languages & Cultures, minor in Japanese) so this inspires me to push forward and become proficient in Japanese! I wish you and Kanae the best of luck!

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you Matt!

[@LeiaM78]

A well produced video John. Japanese culture is beautiful to the eyes and wonderful to learn. You and Kanae were really handsome in your kimonos! Looking forward for the next video! Great work!

[@goodwalkproductions5170]

I had a wonderful experience in Kanazawa when I did a study abroad program back in 2018! It was a lovely city with many great people. The history and traditions of that city were breathtaking! There is so much more there for you to discover, present, and show to the world John, as I'm sure you know! I'm very happy that you and Kanae had what looks like a wonderful time there. Keep up the great content, and best wishes with the new channel!

[@kaylaplumb7502]

I love your videos and hope to use them as inspiration for my own trip to Japan. I was meant to go in 2021 but I don't really want to go during olympics so I hope to go in 2022. Your videos are always amazing and I always look forward to seeing new ones! I hope everything is going well with the transition between company channel to your own. Japan is one of my all time hopeful vacation locations! Hello from Ottawa Canada! Stay healthy!

[@TheYakousei]

I got married with my wife in 2019 (we've been together since 2007) and we visited Japan on our honeymoon (Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Tokyo-Hanno). Already agreed that on our 10th anniversary we'd visit Japan again. But naturally it needs to be totally different from before. Kanazawa just hit the short-list :D Glad that I still have 8ish years to collect/plan for the next trip :) So keep the hints coming John. And thank you for the new stuff and adventures. Stay healthy.

[@NocturnEternal]

Glad to see you back in your element John. I love seeing Kanae being a part of your show. Maybe there will be an episode where she shares her knowledge in something she knows more than you? I can actually see this becoming a husband and wife thing. Love it all!

[@xTureliex]

Wow! John, I love the new intro and this whole video is epic! I don't comment much, just hit all the Likes, but this time I had to come tell you how great this is. I love all the videos you put up, especially when it's you and Kanae, and in kimono! Keep up the fantastic work!! 💜

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

What an amazing experience that meal must have been. The food looked amazing, and the private entertainment just for you two... such a privilege.

[@suryamani1235]

Amazing production quality! Thanks for the upload, I've learned so much about Japan from you!

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It’s been my dream to visit Japan someday. As an English teacher to Japanese students online, my students also introduce me to their culture. I’m happy to discover this channel. I subscribe right away because I love Japan 🇯🇵 💖 Thank you very much for featuring the rich culture of Japan!

[@cityhunterpython]

Quality content as always. You'll get to a million in no time.

[@thedoneeye]

Top notch production John!! Are you still doing all the work yourself or do you have a crew now? Also LOVED the opening anime!! Can we look forward to a MACROSS or GUNDAM themed opening sometime in the future?

[@onlyinjapan]

Of course just me but I had some help with the camera and lighting in the dinner scene. We missed some of the audio which frustrated me - I wish I had cleaner audio, but i's still a nice story :) YES - you can see some interesting things int he video if you pause it at certain points. Arthell, Henry & Team D'ART SHTAJIO did an exceptional job!

[@antwill6939]

This is by far my favorite episode. Thank you John and Konai for this funny, adventurous, and learned experience. Additionally, I am so happy for you both. It fills my heart seeing you together. Arigatogosaimasu 🙏

[@BohbearonYT]

400 year old japanese food? and it's not spoiled? that's some super food ;)