What did you think of the restaurant choices in Shinjuku? My advice: decide where you want to eat BEFORE you go or take the MagicalTrip Foodie Tour and let Sho @ShoMeJapan take you! Here's the tour I took: tinyurl.com/shinjuku-magicaltour Sho said he'd chime in with a comment soon. Mata ne~ John ^_^
@studiojsiegel8 ай бұрын
Sho was a great guest. I'm always impressed with your production quality John!
@sanchopuncho8 ай бұрын
@onlyinjapan You mistyped Shinjuku in your YT title: Shunjuku Restaurant Tour Experience
@deaddrunkgamer73998 ай бұрын
I think it was a bit interesting, as either it was filmed in a way that showed all the places to be empty, or those werent popular by the locals. Also didnt really get the "real" Shinjuku wibe from the two first places in my opinion. Me personally would probably gone to other places. Could be the time of day as well. I do get a little sad seeing videoes from Shinjuku in general I miss the place, its chaotic and calm at the same time.
@ricoganteng64096 ай бұрын
I wonder if you had Indian restaurant in japan? Never seen one you eat anything foreign food in japan
@petercheung59636 ай бұрын
Hi John, can you tell me where you get the music for your videos? I love them and want to know
@KanjoNights8 ай бұрын
Anytime I see an Only in Japan episode or a Japanology episode on food, I'm in. They don't miss on these. Ever
@ViperOfMino8 ай бұрын
For real! I like how unpretentious like "omg look at me I'm a youtuber that lives in Japan, bet you gaijin never tried SUSHI before~" it is, and he always has the chillest guests.
@TC-cd5sm8 ай бұрын
I absolutely love Begin Japanology
@AndySola8 ай бұрын
Depends on which of the Only in Japan channel that has uploaded. Only John Daub never misses. 👍
@sayantanmazumdar38 ай бұрын
@@AndySola The other one is now owned by Wao Ryu. I don't consider that the OIJ channel anymore because John left.
@KanjoNights6 ай бұрын
@AndySola Couldn't agree more. In my mind there is only one OIJ and one host: John Daub
@SwissTanuki8 ай бұрын
I just returned from a 2 week trip in Japan. As always, food is good, great, or excellent. And with the weak yen, it is very affordable. Miss it already 😪
@BennyTheAzn8 ай бұрын
You know it's a good day when John drops a video! Irasshaimase!
@FoodLoaf8 ай бұрын
Perfect timing John. Will there soon!
@kcpisonet8 ай бұрын
Kabukicho Shinjuku should be the major itinerary of any fan of Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza / Like A Dragon) who is visiting Japan. Roam the streets where Kiryu Kazuma and the rest of the gang walked! I was there in 2019 and it was amazing!
@nxrm8 ай бұрын
The Magical Trip Tours look great. Definitely something I'm going to check out next time I'm in Japan. Thanks for sharing this!
@papertowel24588 ай бұрын
I went to Japan last year, it was an amazing place. I want to go back already.
@jason_from_canada8 ай бұрын
When OIJ covers Japanese food, it's always a great watch! Sho being a local makes him the perfect guide! I learned something with regard to the wasabi, put it on the sushi, not in the soy sauce to enjoy it's flavour fully. Thanks John! 👍🍣😋
@Drcats692 ай бұрын
I've always done it because sometimes i want ther little extra kick of some fresh grated wasabi and sometimes i dont lol. Never understood people who just instantly mixed it in
@theprofessor85178 ай бұрын
I’ve have a tour with Sho!!! In 2019. He was awesome !!
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Wow!! He’s been doing this for a while. I saw he’s a surfer 🏄♂️ too! EricSurf6 would love it!
@walt4368 ай бұрын
Love you Mr. Daub! You're the reason I went to Tokyo. So happy you're the forefront of the channel again!
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Oh wow 🤩 I’m so happy to hear this! I hope you come back.
@AJNguyenYT8 ай бұрын
I have been watching your videos for over 10 years. Keep up the good work.
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Wow! We’ve grown together this last decade, so much has happened since then ^_^ thank you!
@Jonathan_Chong4 ай бұрын
Just rewatching this episode and realized how well the camera work is with the opening of you speaking and the camera angles and cut and pace of the video. Well done John❤
@rastusbojangles8 ай бұрын
One of my favorite channels. Your genuine reactions about the beautiful parts of Japan are great.
@audio66528 ай бұрын
Great video still the king of Japan content John 🫵🏼👍
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
A Knight of the Round Table (Maru Table) but certainly no King 👑 only place to go from there is down 😂
@theaverlin8 ай бұрын
It looked like a really fun time, and Sho was so knowledgeable and helpful.
@Vejur90006 ай бұрын
He was also handsome!
@ramsessilent8 ай бұрын
I have seen so many people he lost trying to get out of the staton. thanks for the share! stay awesome!
@HyphenDude8 ай бұрын
Hotate and chutoro are two of my favorite. Yum! Would love to see you do a food tour inside one of the larger train stations.
@carolineindacityphx8 ай бұрын
Your diet was annihilated, John! Well worth it! Sho was a great guide and a great dinner partner. Then came the Sake! Lol. It was fun watching this episode!
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Totally annihilated! 😂
@carolineindacityphx8 ай бұрын
@@onlyinjapan well done! But don't worry. You'll get back on it tomorrow. 👍
@Okatogurui2 ай бұрын
Wow i went on a tour with Sho pre-covid era, he was a great guide, and had fun. good to see he's still around.
@nerusongear8 ай бұрын
@onlyinjapan I'm staying in Japan for a bit and saw you on the tv show covering sakura. Nice! すごいね
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
I’m on TV every now and then :) glad you caught the show!
@kezbot28 ай бұрын
Mouthwatering! The only Tokyo eating and drinking guide you need 🤤 thanks John and Sho from Magical Tour 🍤🥢🍣🍶
@andrewlawson49018 ай бұрын
Love your food videos !!
@alibeydoun64118 ай бұрын
The production quality on this video is awesome 👌
@LiterallyJustAnActualPotato8 ай бұрын
So wild to see two yakiniku shops right beside each other! Japan is unbeatable for anyone who loves food!
@jkoadventures74018 ай бұрын
Always excellent content & the food videos make me hungry for Japanese food! I want to eat what John’s eating! 😋💞
@werewolf2326298 ай бұрын
I miss these episodes, don’t really get to see these too often. But the man on the street esk reports are good too.
@ricotrial8 ай бұрын
Now I'm hungry. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦
@Kelvin_Foo8 ай бұрын
Oh wow, second time I've seen Sho in a video that's outside his channel, I saw him collab with TabiEats recently too. Kabukicho after dark can be an... interesting place. Thanks for the recommendations, will look into them next time I visit.
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Ah, Shinichi and Satoshi! Sho knows us all I think 🤙
@MyRocx8 ай бұрын
A great adventure in Shunjuu. It's really a place where you can get lost too with all the options. Its nice to have a guide to show you the highlights.
@arshitaanmolsoni46102 ай бұрын
Love to watch only in Japan.... It's simple not it without you John 🥳🙌
@HammerandPipe6 ай бұрын
These videos are great, I find myself often rewatching the much older ones on the "older channel" becaused like this video. Just so much information and so much fun to watch.
@spydude388 ай бұрын
We took at food tour with Magical Trip in the area of Dontobori, Osaka. It was excellent. Our guide Hiro took us to little places off the main tourist areas and introduced us to more local places where we experienced wonderful examples of food and drink. Would highly recommend this tour group.
@rbzsfg8 ай бұрын
Perfect timing. One more full day in Hakone and then nine nights in Shinjuku. My first time ever staying in Shinjuku.
@UFOBobTV8 ай бұрын
Now I am hungry! 🤤
@3goodtimes38 ай бұрын
Greatest episode yet. 🌟 ⭐️
@AHylianWarrior8 ай бұрын
Sho stumbling over his words about why y'all went to the wagyu restaurant was so funny lol he just wants to gooo
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
😂 he certainly did, it was a good choice!
@bawintermage83518 ай бұрын
This is just in time for dinner! Guess, I know what I'm having tonight while I'm dreaming of Shinjuku, thanks John!
@raymondcenteno58358 ай бұрын
I wish this episode came out just a few weeks earlier. Well there's always next time I'm in Tokyo.
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
I had to get out last week’s episode on Manjiro first. But the tours will still be there. Sho’s been doing this for years.
@francislimson40862 ай бұрын
Only in Japan is the best!!! Will be back in Japan at the end of the month, hoping for good weather 😊
@soumitrab52838 ай бұрын
I remember the times he used to do this with Kevin..good days
@mr.o85398 ай бұрын
Kevin passed away right?
@jason_from_canada8 ай бұрын
@@mr.o8539 Kevin Riley is alive and well in Osaka...where he's the King 🤴
@MrNgMichael8 ай бұрын
@@mr.o8539 he has his own channel @kumaskitchen
@PhotoLukeHawaii8 ай бұрын
Thanks John! Enjoyed this yummy episode!
@rydero1018 ай бұрын
Forget about diet John. You are already very slim and healthy. I suggest you eat more tempura and your fav delicacy. I miss our healthy John from 5-6 years ago . 😅
@michaelsasano86228 ай бұрын
Aloha John. Loved this video. I never knew there were individualized tour options like this where you can have a more one on one adventure. I would totally do this! Thank you for enlightening me with another fantastic fact about beautiful Japan.
@kumaonrain79558 ай бұрын
Won't lie, I prefer the more inventive topics like the Melody Road and JR Station cleanup, but a good ol' fashion food tour is also worthy of multiple rewatches whenever it pops up. Cheers, John
@wasabi-89898 ай бұрын
Thx . In May I will visit Japan again, your information useful 👍
@intel4888 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed shinjuku this pass year, can't wait to go back.
@linhrom72278 ай бұрын
John, this is exactly what i'm talking about. I have been to Shinjuku many times (got lost many) but i would still watch this with great attention to details, as there are always things to learn, to know about the place, the food, etc. So when i go back, i can give it a ago. Topics like these are what make people click! Also again, it shows the level of quality you are producing: Informative, refined. What other youtubers putting a 135mm on a tripod in the middle of busy Tokyo city to get the money shot?
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
I love that 135mm prime! Poor cameraman had to do 3 takes with people unpredictably coming from all directions 😂 and the traffic light was the key 🚥
@scottjohnson9218 ай бұрын
I'm so happy John is doing well with his channels!😊
@jimboswe8 ай бұрын
I might try this. Will arrive in Japan in two weeks and stay for almost three weeks. I will be travelling alone, so it could be nice with some social activities too.
@Laura_M-168 ай бұрын
What a wonderful country.
@nicolewilson40588 ай бұрын
The food looked delicious. Thankfully, you had eaten enough food before you went to drink. Sake can definitely can sneak up on you. The guide seemed very nice.
@ragoonmanyuki7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the recommendations for delicious sushi and soba places in Shinjuku, Japan. Thank you.😀
@Commonsenseisnotcommon88 ай бұрын
This is such a good episode, and I was eating lunch at the time. And thinking the same thing my diet gonna start tomorrow. 😂 The magical trip host looked super chill and like really enjoyed meeting new people that’s cool I definitely use them if I come back to Japan
@chariklia868 ай бұрын
Nice to know about wasabi and soy sauce seperate for sushi. I always mixed it before.
@andreasfroehlich15298 ай бұрын
Thank for this Video ;-) The Yakiniku Restaurant and the Sake Bar it`s on the Bucket List for my next Trip in Japan in this July......I´m sooo excited
@kevinakling8 ай бұрын
Such great visuals and intro. So much help, we are going this summer. Thank you!
@SreypichTVShow8 ай бұрын
Japan restaurant tour is very interesting and look so happy, friend. Thanks for your sharing 👍😋😍
@morosso19686 ай бұрын
glad to know that proper way for the wasabi with the sushi. interesting!
@RedZ19008 ай бұрын
Great Stuff
@Yo_DynamoJoe8 ай бұрын
YOOoo... dat time lapse shot tho @1:15!! Beautifully done John!
@panamerican07 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for the TkyoSam collab I wouldn't have noticed that YT isn't pushing John's videos. Make sure to select all on your notifications!
@huss12058 ай бұрын
That's a good way to enjoy a stress-free tour, to have a good guide...
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Exactly! Only stress was my stomach expanding 😂
@huss12058 ай бұрын
@@onlyinjapan that's not a bad one. Keep the good videos coming, please...
@diningwithderek8 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Wagyu is one of my favorite Japanese foods!!!
@funkmachine90948 ай бұрын
your videos are simply the best John!
@rajTrondhjem108 ай бұрын
Amazing place, amazing video..
@themrgumbatron8 ай бұрын
Nice production and story telling John San
@muhammadfirdaus6348 ай бұрын
I like this episode so much but u are making me hungry when im watching this. Hehe. 👍👍
@Fardin2958 ай бұрын
I like this kind of performance on your videos John! 👍
@SA-19768 ай бұрын
I can't wait to go there again there last year and it was amazing. I think it's better then shibuya
@bawintermage83518 ай бұрын
John, please Do a Club Crawl. I haven't been to Japanese club in so long, I'd have no idea where to go when I return. Can you maybe also include so other nightlight ideas for the middle aged crowd too, (because you are old...me too)
@ojiisan058 ай бұрын
Excellent! There are so many things that I really love about videos like this. You always have a back story or share some of the history behind the food, drink and town. Videos like this helps some decide where in Japan they may want to visit next. We have been to Japan at least 10 times within the last 12 years. Visited Shibuya with plans for Shinjuku but, knee issues prevented that. Got knee replacement in January and now have plans to be there 2 days before Golden Week. This trip will be mainly to visit family in Nagoya and Gifu. Thanks for sharing Japan with us!
@Mr.RainySunshine8 ай бұрын
Nice video. Makes me wanna go to Shinjuku :)
@ArnoldWinters8 ай бұрын
We will be staying at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku October 9th ‘24. Thanks John.
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Lovely place, stayed there once for a job in 2016! Nice breakfast :)
@nunodeazevedo8 ай бұрын
Another great video, keep them coming :)
@johnwest44924 ай бұрын
Wow, your guide speaks English really,really well 😮😊
@Stephen.Dawson8 ай бұрын
Really professional delivery, thanks for the content 👍🏻 you inspire me to improve my channel 👍🏻👍🏻🍺
@jimwoodworth91307 ай бұрын
Magical Trip tours are high on my list for Tokyo and Hiroshima for our trip in 2025. Wonder if they will expand to Ibaraki and Fukushima? Hmmm
@onlyinjapan5 ай бұрын
I hope they expand, they do a good job, guides have been top notch.
@lookmedusa8 ай бұрын
hopefully this July 24 ill be in Japan ❤
@alaindeturing628 ай бұрын
Commenting for the algorithm 🫡
@onlyinjapanGO8 ай бұрын
Replying for the algorithm 😂
@kcpisonet8 ай бұрын
Magical Tour Company is really ramping up their stuff on major cities of Japan! Just recently watched "Ryotaro's Japan" coverage of Magical Tour in Sendai City. I wonder which Jtubers would they contract with cities like Kyoto Osaka Okinawa Sapporo Nagoya Fukuoka and others? Or they even operate in other cities?
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
They’re doing a good job - and I think they really need more in the smaller cities, off the beaten path. Without 3M tourists coming in March 2024, I see the business growing and hopefully helping smaller places. Would love to be a part of it.
@sasikredi8 ай бұрын
hi ,thank you for great video , do ,you have google link for the wagyu restaurant
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Probably on the website of the tour company. I put that in the video description. Great thing about taking the tour is that I only had to eat 😋
@helenstratigos48628 ай бұрын
Shinjuku was my incredible introduction to JAPAN! An unforgettable place, feast for the senses. P.S. TYPO in your title, John! ("Shunjuku"?)
@jeffkleist96798 ай бұрын
exactly where you met your guide, there used to be a Nigerian guy that would stand there and try to get you to the bar to roll you back in the classic Kabukicho days. It's so weird now, and we lost several good restaurants across from the prince hotel
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
I don’t about that but I do know this area for about 4 blocks around Higashi Shinjuku and Shinjuku Station has really changed (for the better).
@jeffkleist96798 ай бұрын
@@onlyinjapan Yes, but I have stayed at the Prince many times, over many years, so i got very familiar. When i read Tokyo Vice it was fantastic because I knew all the places he was talking about that made it very visceral. There used to be a great authentic Taiwanese restaurant, and a great gyoza place where the Mcdonald's is now. There is a restaurant called Asou there that threw up the cross when i walked in that may not allow foreigners. I also recommend the Kirin brewPub, Japanese style gastropub food,
@Byzant14538 ай бұрын
Where is Kiryu and Magima from Yakuza videogames?
@richkretzschmar71706 ай бұрын
I am envious of the sashimi portion size. 🍣
@sethsoderman51528 ай бұрын
Awesome show
@paulclancy42215 ай бұрын
Unagi is something I'd love to try.
@rbzsfg8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, all of these places and places like them are out of my price range.
@ATK_J.Y.S_I.N.D_Offical8 ай бұрын
Awesome! 😊
@GK2o8 ай бұрын
for someone that is coming to Japan someday, I must try out the sushi both grilled and ungrilled
@filippoBTV8 ай бұрын
Thanks John for the video 😉
@brendan128828 ай бұрын
4:56 from my time around Japan, it's very common for Japanese locals to mix wasabi in with the soy sauce every day all over the country. Just not something done in a high-etiquette situation. Much like in the West it wouldn't be considered exactly high class to ask for ketchup with a $100 steak & side of frites.
@onlyinjapan5 ай бұрын
There is no “right & wrong” in my opinion. It’s like saying you can’t eat tomato on a burger because they don’t do it that way at this place … it’s not usual, but if it makes you happy, eat how you like :) some people like extra wasabi and everyone’s tastebuds are different! I can’t tolerate all the added sugar in US foods when I’m home visiting. I can taste it’s overly sweet, so I try to find no sugar stuff like in yogurt, salad dressing etc.
@vincentwhitehead8 ай бұрын
John,if i ever come to japan,would you be my guide?
@REVIEWSONTHERUN8 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing it. ✌️
@teamunderground14208 ай бұрын
what is the restaurant name with the edo sushi?
@onlyinjapanGO8 ай бұрын
I believe the name was “Hanamichi” new building behind the Shinjuku Ward Office (Shinjuku Kuyakusho).
@teamunderground14208 ай бұрын
@@onlyinjapanGOI'll take my parents there in september thanks
I am in Keio plaza watching your video, will check it out , ❤
@kriztov2658 ай бұрын
We spent more time walking looking at places to eat than actually eating on our last trip. Shinjuku was an eye opener for the uninitiated in Japan :)
@onlyinjapan8 ай бұрын
Exactly! Always have a plan when you go to Shinjuku. It’ll save you at least an hour 😂
@frankmacleod25658 ай бұрын
looks like fun
@lifecycle43677 ай бұрын
The highest level of Japanese cuisine is kaiseki. We highly recommend it!
@onlyinjapan5 ай бұрын
I’ve done several videos on it, it’s not overly pricey and I often get it at ryokan stays for dinner. Always get the half board! 😋 seasonal and dazzling!