Seven Stories That’ll Leave You Craving Japanese Food

In this reel, we’re serving a smorgasbord of Japanese delights. From deep-fried maple leaves to a (safely prepared) poisonous puffer fish, this is a feast you shouldn’t miss. Hope you’re hungry!
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[@lucarrie]

"Let's start with dessert!" _a split second later..._ *EY EY EY EY EY EY EY EY EY*

[@emmamadgini4139]

😅😃😂😂😅😆😂Lmao

[@noobofalltrades9766]

ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!!

[@epicspymain691pyaeminthu5]

EY more like YEET!

[@weedthyking4904]

Noob Of All Trades I think more like muda muda muda muda muda muda And then Zaaaa warudo 😅😑🤷‍♂️

[@Zephereal]

Your profile though..

[@holisticmaya]

Awww the man who cultivates the special seaweed, when he teared up... 😢

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

He’s someone who understands the weight of tradition and the responsibility humans have for stewardship of the earth and its oceans.

[@suzusat]

I love how all these people say something that it makes them most happy is when the costumers say it’s delicious

[@zelbarbero]

When people complemented you cooking, it is indeed the best feeling.

[@ary2527]

"We get a lot out of the ocean but I think we hardly give it anything in return"

[@Hijab_Diffusion]

@@benathungshitiri9003 we do give a shit to the ocean, literally "shit".

[@Marquis-Sade]

@@benathungshitiri9003 And dont forget Fukushima. They threw a lot of atomic waste into the ocean!

[@cerit402]

Marquis it was an accidental thing tho. It wasn’t on purpose like throwing plastic into the ocean

[@SocietiesSlave]

We feed it a lot of people

[@Marquis-Sade]

@@cerit402 Fair point

[@poseidon7836]

“Maple Leaf Tempura” Canadians: *SHAKING*

[@Rbexa1]

That's actually something I would love to try though

[@Alkalus]

Canada 🇨🇦: Tyler1 Autism Attack

[@sokunio241]

im shaking

[@hinatashoyo9776]

I’m part Canadian and Japanese and when I heard that I THREW MY PHONE

[@isabelac.3050]

The story about the seaweed was honestly so incredibly sweet

[@VeronicaMonjaras]

Isabela C. Really?? I thought it was a incredibly salty Because of my tears 😭

[@CitraMaharani1994]

I cri also 😭😭😭

[@shojin6945]

The white strawberries I tasted when I was in Japan was really really tasty. It's not the typical sweet sour flavor you get from red strawberries but it really tasted weird but delicious nonetheless. And comparing the aftertaste, the white strawberries doesn't linger as long as the red strawberries and isn't overpowering too. The only flaw was that it emptied my wallet.

[@corn7472]

*buys 3* That would be 100. Me : *Oh fucc.*

[@inalatumarianna5510]

@Ngan Dinh I heard ir sort of tasted like pineapples. But that's just what I've heard, I don't really know what it tastes like since I've never tasted it before

[@kaylalovemobilelegends2489]

lucky i brought my sis there

[@chailatte8559]

@@corn7472 actually 120 o.O

[@chailatte8559]

@@corn7472 thank you for your money!

[@DickerWaal]

gotta be honest, the cinematography and editing are absolutely great throughout the video until the last story lol the first 6 stories soothed my mind and warmed my heart, but the final one crashed that down real quickly - I'm impressed

[@StoneOfMoon]

fu furious I know Portuguese and in the last clip they pretty much butchered the heck out of the Portuguese words it made my heart ache hahah

[@niice13minutesesh]

Imagine getting slapped in the face by Mr. Mitsuo Nakatani

[@quttles]

mochi cheek!

[@Karmakeddon_MtG]

I'd have to have tongue surgery to extend it..then lick my own face..

[@danksanchez4324]

He’d back hand you back to you moms placenta

[@leslieortiz7167]

Crial His signature move, MoCHEEK

[@tebesaninkane1689]

He’d slap you three times in a second

[@taniaannisa1580]

I love the way how Japanese keeps dedication of preserving nature while doing the business 👏🏻

[@cookycandy4]

the seaweed one was so sweet :’0

[@achuims2092]

The Japanese and their respect for culture is just so admirable.

[@SammyBirdTheGreat]

Man, Japanese food really is one of the special cuisines of the world. You got your clean sushi & sashimi, fresh vegetables, beautiful beef, creamy ramen, refreshing soba, they really have a handle on fresh flavors 💖💖

[@FloodExterminator]

You can literally hear the love and passion each and everyone of these storytellers have for their craftsmanship!

[@soljustsol8616]

WE MUST PROTECT THE OCEAN SO THAT MAN CAN KEEP GROWING HIS SEAWEED! WHOS WITH ME?!

[@altf4582]

ME

[@gabri_maybe]

ME

[@edrienmanzanero4081]

No

[@tonystark6755]

shut up edrien >:(

[@edrienmanzanero4081]

@@tonystark6755 Still No

[@angelthemage2972]

really, this video just confirms the human ability to make absolutely anything we can get our hands on edible

[@cabbagepatch8945]

This video definitely made me crave for japanese food

[@gyurendakke1984]

The man growing the seaweed was very sweet. I hope he’s work prospers for many generations to come. It’s also a good way to increase ocean water pollution awareness. We really do need to return the gifts of the sea.

[@virgil_]

0:28 I'm pretty sure he just said YEET

[@jonathanlafleche5984]

I love bonito flakes, they almost "dance" when placed on hot food!

[@briant5447]

0:31 my parents when they found out i failed my algebra test

[@zesdeath5133]

Hot

[@s.f6851]

I hope your ass is okay

[@xue_.m]

"Anyone can make Mochi if you have a will" does my death will count

[@hindsightpov4218]

I didn’t realize maple leaves were edible.

[@nunliski]

Completely without nutrition, but edible. You can't digest them.

[@Rbexa1]

Same, and I live in Canada

[@kahjunn9427]

Japanese Maple look like weed

[@therapydad]

Canadians:you don't eat salads???

[@mandingobingo]

how is that lady dipping her fingers in the oil?!

[@darrylreyes5977]

Pinto Beans the batter is really cold.

[@jhooope4094]

its the power of the elderly. you are immune to everything from hot to cold

[@usamimizuki8010]

Pinto Beans Fire resistance

[@__cj90]

@@jhooope4094 Yes exactly, they can even wash their face with the oil, the power of the elderly is Godly tier power

[@therapydad]

Girl power.

[@flea3745]

15:41 wow, did you have to start playing the sad, gentle music? Now I can't get the ninja's to stop cutting onions

[@pafbadz101]

I recently visited Japan and really like that people take pride in their work. I love how they maintain this certain level of hygiene and safety when it comes to food and basically everything they do. And also Japanese strawberries are top tier. The best in the world for me.

[@hanoihero8168]

I half expected one of the Mochi pounders to tell ORA ORA ORA while making the mochi.

[@animalfunnyclips1828]

0:14 EGU EGGU EGUUU! EGU EGU EGU!!

[@h33day]

DECEARING EGG

[@fainted5989]

@@AIVacation he cleans his hand -_-

[@fainted5989]

@@AIVacation plus, they probably clean the mochi before delivering it to others

[@yellomonky4272]

Maranatha E Nathanael srsly? Then don’t eat it. This guys a pro. I’m dumbfounded. Actually, is this real? Are you for real? Then I guess you can eat most foods. Just stfu man.

[@pureawkwardness415]

Japan: *has maple leaf tempura* *Canada would like to know your location*

[@amarieespinosa]

8:00 Sounds like an anime Carl wheezer

[@abramo7700]

im terrible for laughing at this

[@Alyssa-gq3qk]

HAHAHHQHQH me too!

[@s.f6851]

@@abramo7700 Same x""D

[@JustinY.]

#1) Food Wars the anime

[@DankMatter]

hi

[@maiesic]

Justin Y. How are you?

[@Iscore4]

Justin Y. Hello

[@booker...]

I will follow you to the ends of the earth until I Break you Justin.

[@pixlekingproductions]

Justin Y is god

[@emmaruthmarino4886]

7:25 this man probably heard a fugu once say "auegh"

[@matildev152]

Thank you for sharing so many interesting stories! I am so happy that these people were given a way to share their work and lives!

[@jqroz7542]

0:34 AH, YEET, AH, YEET, AH, YEET 😂

[@bethanygrimes8337]

I just discovered this channel. It’s so diverse and interesting. Loving it!

[@Marquis-Sade]

02:50 - When Canada mixes with Japan.

[@kofiperry19]

"I live my life for mochi pounding"

[@alexaez3567]

Wait till your hand get pound by the gigantic hammer

[@azcenajordan3851]

Kimochi!!!!! Im out of here...

[@jgilly3362]

@@alexaez3567 that guy is trained for it none of you are

[@chronosaurus547]

@@azcenajordan3851 😂😂😂

[@crystalclear6660]

Love this video. Lots of really interesting foods out there.

[@elizaboohoo087]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SOOO MUCH!

[@kimjongun5664]

Love watching these.

[@quinius173]

Great video!

[@mohitshrestha7138]

1:19 new street fighter move

[@thekingkong6018]

Mr perspective of how to make mochi: *SLAP A GLOB OF GREEN PAST WHILE ITS BEING HAMMERED ALMOST LOSING YOUR HAND*

[@denrielarthurfernandez9097]

I really like your channel!

[@hyeoka206]

0:14 *Me And My Meat At 3 AM*

[@s.f6851]

LOL

[@user-gt6gt4id8p]

I love Great Big Story!

[@ghcsty-_-]

Mr.Oshiro: “Pollution might ruin the future of my seaweed” Coronavirus: “I gOt YoU fAm”

[@salf.7484]

i freaking teared up when the mozuku seaweed man got emotianal :'^( i will do everything in my power to make sure him and his son can keep making that seaweed!

[@mayd244]

Pounding mochi seems to be a good activity to stress relief. At least all the rage will turn out into something good. 🤣🤣

[@NicholasMahabeer]

The Okinawa story was simply breathtaking

[@joellim9967]

aw did they miss out the curry meal vending machines :(

[@cupofdirtfordinner]

that mochi stuff is actually really good. I tried some last summer when i went to Kyoto and it is REALLY good. I would imagine its what green tea would taste like, but I dont remember the taste of green tea because the last time I had it, I was like 4 or something.

[@theprocrastinatorinator8451]

I’m gonna try and tell my weird friend about the maple leaf one He’s eaten leaves so that would be quite interesting

[@jekku4688]

the Japanese are so weird and wacky and wonderful, and I'm so glad they're part of our world. :-)

[@Nizanator]

WHy am i watching this while I'm fasting???

[@gilangranggap830]

You can eat them now, bro ... Eid Mubarak

[@cielphantomhive9725]

Gilang Rangga Paundra that must be hard,you'll have cravings.

[@cowmoo5596]

Nizamuddin Girach The hardest challenges create the strongest wills

[@kurorooo7360]

Coz you're gae

[@jgilly3362]

Cause it's natural to crave food in a modern world of

[@SleepingSoldier]

14:26 - Thought somebody's Iphone rang.

[@hokijohnsen5381]

5:06 He's eaten so many of those white strawberries, he turned completely white too!

[@cathylovesrice3317]

IM CRAVING MAPLE LEAVES

[@heh176]

At 3:07 I was like “OOOOOOHHHHH MAAAAPPPLEEEEEEE”

[@Elinam-lt6ce]

I loved Japan allot before the video. NOW I LOVE IT EVEN MORE!!!!!!

[@nrgaaron7089]

My parents when I get an A- on my report card: 1:17

[@tanvisood3572]

jokes on you, i'm always craving japanese food...

[@gameender8239]

Ahh so many wonderful people

[@peppapig4156]

5:09 he looks like the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the chocolate factory

[@bramcasey5979]

these people are all so lovely oh my gosh

[@winnonaajiningtias4195]

The last one makes me cry.

[@cacao2cream369]

Amazing vid

[@hecatejones4038]

Making Mochi looks so therapeutic🙂.

[@holisticmaya]

That Mochi pounding had me floored 😂 I love this. I really want to go to Japan right now!

[@cacao2cream369]

Great Video

[@holisticmaya]

Please tell me what is that music around 12:30?? It is magical :)

[@Swushfinance]

I adore food... Just puttin it out there

[@pikasoo521]

Lol hahaha

[@baekh_oney6535]

After watching the first person saying how pounding mochi is like a battle, I want a shonen anime where the main characters learns how to fight after pounding and making mochi for over an year

[@s.f6851]

LMAO

[@lightsoutisay]

Awww I hope the seaweed farmer's son legitimately wants to carry on the business!

[@travis_redfern6771]

Anyone else love this channel so much 🙌🏼

[@GhostTheHost713]

The last one Great its like the Hawaiian pizza mishap

[@lelennyface7360]

*Tempura was actually a **_*PORTUGUESE_* *dish* Me: **trust issues increasing**

[@anhhuyen3489]

That sushi looks soo cool😜😜

[@hinatashoyo9776]

I’ve had a pack White Jewel strawberry before for ¥500, it taste has a hint of pineapple as well of normal strawberry. I would recommend it!

[@annashoptillidrop]

I love japanese food❤️

[@peanutismint]

Great videos. @17:31 I bet you guys had great fun shouting "PORTUGAL!" at the same time......

[@hindsightpov4218]

Fresh mochi is so good.

[@daveotuwa5596]

The legendary mochi joint is close to an abandoned theme park. AI!🗾

[@bagondreamer]

I'm always craving japanese food lol

[@biebson9287]

Sometimes I wonder what if one day all those old people who make these delicious dishes are gone, who would make it without them?

[@peek_a_vru]

It felt so deep when the special seaweed man cried 😢.

[@elyhatorangan5706]

Say hard Toughts:hard to make Reality:literally hard as wood

[@generousnickname9714]

They shove their anger into the mochi brutally using hammers

[@carbon9599]

I dont think that white strawberries are only grown in Japan since we grow them here in Sweden to. Even i grow them in my backyard

[@stormcuber2461]

I was eating popcorn while watching this 🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@sandorayaki5301]

I'm so hungry now

[@priscillafelix623]

They also have white strawberries in California

[@miche.5146]

it probbly came from japan

[@Kaalokalawaia]

Ah this makes me think of my childhood. My family used to always pound our own mochi. The rest of the family would line up and make them into little balls. Good times.

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

The way he popped that fugu.... Holy crap

[@danielchang8286]

Suddenly Craving for Mozuku!

[@angmanhphiii4716]

I hear the mochi guy yell YEET

[@TheDeciderGod]

3 hits per seconds? Wow that is some high DPS right there!

[@mr.ruinzeverthing]

He is star platinum

[@Soterise]

What restaurant is the Fugu Chef Sasaki Yutaka from?? No mention of it anywhere....

[@xPandamon]

Ah yes fugu will totally leave me craving for japanese food

[@shmo9622]

I’ve had the white jewel strawberries. They taste exactly the same