What No One Tells You About Japan

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What No One Tells You About Japan

[@silliconcarbon6637]

He works 108 hours a week, but STILL takes the time to pick you up from the train station. He is a top level chef, but also makes you omakase ramen for lunch. Now that’s an amazing friend!!! Much respect. And great video.

[@unsponsrd]

and supplied a place to sleep while at it. Great friend forsure.

[@AlexanderTheGoodEnough]

nah. the best friends i've ever had are the ones who don't judge me for how much alcohol I consume daily. they're the ones who know, that without alcohol, I wouldn't tolerate them.

[@Rodiroess]

@@AlexanderTheGoodEnoughwell that's depressing

[@AlexanderTheGoodEnough]

@@Rodiroess eh. I was being entirely facetious there. I don't have friends.

[@captainfoxheart]

​@@AlexanderTheGoodEnoughthat's called withdrawal and you are an alcoholic

[@Cypekeh]

"doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun" what an amazing quote

[@oliveryt7168]

Reflects his work ethics... He's a machine - in 5 years or so he'll have a restaurant in the US and everyone in town will know his dishes.

[@blakezacharymusic]

was coming to comment this

[@fd3s64]

Yea so deep and stoic. Almost as good as "sleeping sitting down is good, but sleeping laying down is great". Words of Wisdom

[@owneddiagonal]

Working hard is good, but achieving your dreams is even better

[@lukesutton86]

Words to live by, I wonder what the north american version would be? Perhaps: "Why work hard, when you could hardly work? If you must work, then do the bare minimum."

[@hugo9846]

"Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun." Instant classic. Actually amazing.

[@goofy9125]

fact this made me motivational

[@reesespieces8173]

I actually stood up from my seat after a few seconds as that quote sunk in. Dude dropped a HARD ASS quote so casually like it was nothing! What a legend!

[@cookiekilbane5989]

In a second language too, what an incredible guy!

[@ronbuchanan5432]

it got me too!

[@CrashMk]

I hadn't even thought to scroll down to the comments until I heard it. That's actually an incredible quote.

[@brvhtxxbxk]

Dude your videos are peak, raw and honest footage, im so sick of those travel influencers who make every damn country appear like a dream while every country has its downsides. You really capture the vibe in you videos and i love this. Im so glad i found this channel. All love from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@pietrocr7]

oh belgique o mere o cherique, a toi no ceur a toi no graaa, a toi notre sang du patrie, bububu, TUSTU vivraaa, tu vivra toujour grand et bell et toi an invincible unité. Ora pur divise immortele la roi la loi la liberteee, la roi la loi la liberteee la roi la loi la liberte PAPAPA

[@knotskop]

Helemaal akkoord!

[@misterabroad123]

While that's true, most people can't handle the truth therefore most honest travel channels don't get views

[@CanariasCanariass]

​@@pietrocr7 Did you take your medicine today?😂

[@martinwarner1178]

Too true, every word. Peace my good fellow.

[@thetongueandcheek5495]

Shoutout to the chef and his parents for not only giving you a job but a place to stay as well.

[@tipoffmedia]

white privilege

[@ronaldlongfellow87]

What no one tells you about Japan and then proceeds to tell me nothing about Japan 😂

[@theshisho]

Bro I legit forgot that I clicked on that title 🤣

[@bigwebsite727]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@quintaviouscrumpch7574]

I’m glad someone else was thinking it cuz I learned NOTHING of what I didn’t already know loool

[@J-a-c-k-0]

i learnt about the bullet train i said to myself if i hadn't clicked on the title i wouldn't of learnt about them

[@ugobabyvon]

Now you made me stop watching around 2 minutes 😭😭😭

[@theedon501]

Man I didn’t realize I was smiling my ass off throughout this whole video. Makes me so happy to see people out here living life the way you are. Blessings brodie and definitely subbed

[@eriklarson9137]

Who did realize it then?

[@kekethebasedcat]

Glazing

[@blnnnn]

@@eriklarson9137 I think what he meant was that it took him some time to realize he was smiling

[@SmallBrainedAmerican]

thanks for being here brosef

[@valentinoferrari9493]

🤣🤣🤣@@eriklarson9137

[@adamnordmark7709]

Daisuke was playing the song the Chicago Bulls used as their intro song from 1984-2004, when they won 6 championships with Michael Jordan. Doesn't surprise me that he seems to have an affinity for Michael Jordan with the type of dedication he has to his work.

[@francoisdb9047]

Alan person project eyes in the sky

[@alexm4302]

​@@francoisdb9047 technically that intro is called "Sirius" and it's treated as an intro to this song

[@shutthefupdonny]

Check out 8:36 lol The man is a Jordan fan for sure.

[@whywouldyoulie]

Thanks guys

[@iamnotmental]

i think somebody who knows Michael Jordan should tell him about Daisuke and his restaurant, obviously Daisuke is an MJ fan and the "hype music" he plays when he is getting ready to open is the intro song for the Chicago Bulls (MJ's team) i would love to see the expression on Daisuke's face when MJ walks in his restaurant :)

[@riley0018]

“No one’s telling me to fasten my seat belt or not bring a bomb” killed me lmfao

[@shavonnehurst4752]

The most American things he's said so far are regarding the gun & bombs lmao.

[@daybushthedestroyer5003]

So nonchalant too i had to run it back like wtf did he just say especially with the attendant behind him lmao

[@dynamiq777]

As an airline pilot who’s travelled and seen most of the world, I have to say that Japan has been the most amazing country I’ve visited, from its people, food, safety and cleanliness to their beautiful landscape have all been effortlessly pleasant

[@buljoleopard9buljo]

wow dude..i was nasa space shuttle pilot for 24 years and u dont hear me preaching about it

[@Deathboy_is_in_hell_now]

this guy was sharing only his opinion on the country and the best you could was this?? so to make it clear: in real life, someone would tell you something nice and you would go with a somewhat similiar sentence that you wrote? o.O man youre a poor youknowwhat and damn disgusting :D a nasa pilot? you? XD in your dreams pedro in your dreams hahaha people like you can do nothing the right way you get it? NOTHING thus such have never something usefull to say thats what life thaught me about people like you :D

[@LAZ-org]

@@buljoleopard9buljo whoa dude... I was a top secret space ship pilot at Area 51 for decades and he's right about Japan.

[@buljoleopard9buljo]

in japan national sport is farting in each other face and guessing what other had for lunch...

[@boreduser12]

New Zealand?

[@RocoPwnage]

Man I'm turning 25 soon and I feel directionless in life. I really hope I find something I'm half as passionate about as Daisuke is about making ramen.

[@miguela.ruedac.7946]

I'm 20 and I feel the same, I hope that at 25 it won't be like that, and that very soon it won't be that way for you either.

[@FJCTRD]

I am 27, so I will give you some advice. Just do anything for now that will pay the bills. Once you find what you're passionate about, you will have some money to chase that passion. If you want freedom, find a remote job.

[@beayn]

@@FJCTRD I did "anything for now" and now I'm 48 and still in a job I hate because I never really pursued what I loved. Don't do "anything" for too long.

[@SeanOptimoa]

I was in the same boat, just turned 27 in November. Just enjoy your time for now, spend the rest of your 20s trying stuff, having fun, messing up, and slowly building yourself into a great person. When you get into your 30s, then get really serious if you haven't built an income or have some money in the bank. As the other guy said, of course don't mess around for too long UNLESS you make it possible. The current rate I'm going, I'll be retiring at 33 years old being a multi-millionaire. Of course I won't stop making money, but I built this by doing whatever I wanted to and not listening to society norms.

[@victor6010]

yeah bro same... I'm 25, have no idea what to do lol all I know is that somehow I want to get rich and become a digital nomad, I have no idea how or what exactly to do though... Japan is amazing I would love to go there to visit/live... I hope I find something useful to do that I enjoy too...

[@leibsmason4509]

The song at 12:40 ("Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project) was used to introduce the starting lineup at Bulls home games for the entirety of the team's championship dynasty in the 1990s...I love that your friend played it right before opening his shop for the day, especially because he said his dream was to serve ramen to Michael Jordan. Homie is straight manifesting.

[@HardNinjaGreatorDev]

And thats the exact song that played in the video, it's the song you mentioned but in a metal cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHm8m2Cri56BfcU

[@nohandskiller8912]

any jordan fan will know💯

[@KingTheRat]

I hope Jordan sees this video and goes to that Ramen shop

[@Alexander93432]

Cracked it when the song started to play while the restaurant opened haha. Best motivational song! "And noooow, your 6'6'' from North Carolina, at guard, MIchaeeeeel Jordaaan", epic!

[@KryptosLand]

After him saying his dream was to serve ramen to Michael Jordan, him playing the Chicago bulls opening music was too good😂

[@VisibletoanyoneonYoutubes]

Synchronicity 👁️. Not coincidence. Reference my comment when it actually happens’! ♾️ ❤️

[@barton3591]

​@@VisibletoanyoneonKZbins life is a mystery. I hope you've enjoyed the devilish trios words of truth as much as I have.

[@userp101top5]

Especially the picture of Michael Jordan in his kitchen

[@Twisted_utopia]

I was just gonna say. Aaaaand your, Chicago bulls....

[@bradleysmith9431]

Such an odd dream 😂 it's like wanting to feed ghandi fried chicken.

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

I've been living here in Tokyo for almost 9 years ( I came from Zurich, Switzerland) and to be honest, I'm still in awe of this country and keep finding new things in this city.

[@mochhhi]

You are one of like 3 people that i can watch videos and not skip a second , i enjoy everything .

[@SmallBrainedAmerican]

this is exactly what I wanna hear! thanks bro

[@godsbloodyhammer7090]

@@SmallBrainedAmerican .. India misses you my American friend. .. I want to come to america with I-I1./B vlsa to work in 7=11 gus station. .. please come back to the world cleanest & numero uno tourist destination my india. ... PROUD TO BE INDIAN. g. (-a) .y hindd.🙏

[@oskarnouriani6812]

ong same for me at some point I always skip through here never

[@monocid]

try kurt caz

[@benoit8381]

I totally agree with this statement. There is something so natural about you. Respect for taking a job btw.@@SmallBrainedAmerican

[@shaneroberts7700]

Daisuke is a real one. What a good friend and he seems like such a chill guy for someone so talented and successful.

[@sammy2nd]

im trying really hard to get like Daisuke

[@MichaelScott-rk1hl]

What an amazing guy. I hope daisuke gets all the success he deserves

[@NaldoYau]

For the Women's Only trains, if you read the fine print on some of the signs, it states that its only during a few hours of the day during rush hours. All other hours, they're just regular train cars. At least for the ones I saw in Tokyo.

[@user-yl4oh8kw8s]

Commenting so that he might see this! I appreciate his respect for the women's car though even when he thought everyone else was ignoring the rules

[@utubenewb1265]

Of course they must have been only certain hours otherwise the many Japanese men getting on would have never done so. But why shouldn't he talk ignorantly about this when he talked ignorantly through much of the video.

[@peppersanches412]

utubenewb1265 opinion stated as fact.

[@utubenewb1265]

​@@peppersanches412Yeah, a opinion I learned watching people dozens of times wait at crosswalks on entirely deserted streets at 3AM for the light to change, or the 100 other rules that are followed to the letter even though there was no reason or enforcement at that time. The reason Japan "works" so well is because people follow (and enforce) rules there.

[@solohere5608]

The fact that your friend is the top Ramen maker in Japan is amazing. His dedication to his craft is amazing. Book mark and I will definitely be visiting when I go to Japan!

[@victor6010]

yeahh I want to know how to get networking with successful guys like this... awesome, and the guy looks like a nice guy to hang out with, also, he's being very successful while doing something he really enjoys, very inspiring

[@TB-wvvvw]

He didn't mention that his friend's restaurant is actually way out west an hour and twenty minutes by train from Shinjuku and even further from the other areas where people usually go as tourists in Tokyo, so you'd have to make quite a special trip. It's a good area to go hiking in the mountains and forest, though, if that's what you want to do, and you can visit a nice onsen out there. But I guess he doesn't know those rather obvious things. Also, I think his friend would tell you that "top Ramen maker in Japan" is a goal, not an accepted fact, as very few would have ever heard of his restaurant or tried it all the way out there, though it may be tasty ramen. Backpackers don't really know much about the places they visit. Some funny things I heard him say were "it takes five hours to go from Osaka to Tokyo on shinkansen" (it takes about half that), "It takes two hours to go from Osaka to Kyoto by car" (it takes only 40 minutes, but who goes by car?), and saying "irrashaimasen" instead of "irrashaimase" gives it the opposite meaning. He doesn't know much about Japan, but at least he was polite, friendly, and humble.

[@Omnibushido-]

@@TB-wvvvw ok

[@dimsoneill]

There are Michelin starred Ramen restuarants in Tokyo, and a couple that are well known to make some of the best Ramen in Japan. Top Ramen maker in Japan is a very big call.

[@chasesherwood6472]

a true craftsman. he really cares about what hes doing. what an honor for you to work with him!

[@KaijiKey1]

dang... i didn't think i'd find this video interesting at all, but the simplicity and honesty of it all had me hooked all the way through. basically no editing aside from cuts, no background music, no fake youtube voice or anything... it's rare to find a content creator of your style. there's a lot of fake people on here so i tend to forget that the genuine ones are so much more fun to watch

[@90Eight.6]

that's the power of "don't recommend channel" i use it quite often

[@sabicapk]

Yes 💯

[@Hundreddollardolphin]

Bro another chapter in the adventure, excited to see it unfold. And shouts out Daisuke for the quote “Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun.”

[@peepee69420]

never heard that quote, pretty inspiring ngl

[@devoner]

it is really admirable the way of being of the Japanese, I have traveled a lot especially in Europe for my work also America, but Japan is something shocking, I have gone only once and I am in love with Japan, incredible your videos very natural and honest, greetings from Spain, I am in love with Japan.

[@covalentbond7933]

what a role model of a dude, very focused and driven, I wish him all the success in the world

[@Joel-w]

It’ll be cool to see what it’s like through your videos of living and working in Japan and not just passing through

[@benwizard93]

Search for other KZbinrs

[@nicholasgilli3601]

Who are the other 2?

[@shogunero3.6]

@@nicholasgilli3601 you’ve replied to the wrong comment. Lmao.

[@godsbloodyhammer7090]

Japan is not cleaner compare to the number 1 tourists destination india. .. india pullet train station is much cleaner than this japani station. .. we india just sent rocket to the moon. .. we the best. .. "shitt every where tiII drop deaad" - Narendraa m0di. EDIT: 3:04 it's not the place it's the government poIicy & the people's behaviour that dictates the term. .. pretty sure if this train is available in the USA people have to go through more security, touching & scrutiny. .. god forbids if this service is available in india you have to go through the same bitter experience, stink & broken system, etc. .. india " THE EMPEROR WITH NO CLOTH". .. did I mention india the mighty CGI moonlander SUPA' POWER:2020.@@benwizard93

[@AdventuresWithAI]

Check out PAOLO from Tokyo. he has a series

[@JonnyJungle77]

My Dad and I accidentally got a women's only train car when I visited him there in 2009. Once we realized it he said, "don't worry, they know we're stupid." 😂 Miss you so much Dad!

[@everclearr]

❤

[@user-ycx4yvxs8q]

😂😢

[@OsmanOzkara-mv9ov]

❤

[@justaguy-69]

i used to work traveling to different stores in illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio... there was one store north of chicago called lincolnwood zare or zairs i dont even remember now, but it was an asian neighborhood and it was my FAVORITE PLACE TO WORK ! the japanese kids were so quiet and polite and the people were so nice and respectful, i made it MY store in the company i was at, I AND i ALONE TOOK CARE OF THAT STORE. LOVED IT. been thru japan airports many times but have not had the chance to wander around there yet. love japanese girls and anime as well.

[@hrromanslaparsso4403]

7:35 I love how he says "but now i work 18 hours a day" like its less than 16. He just loves ramen that much.

[@yvonnesanders4308]

They have crazy suicide rates

[@silentbovo1]

@@yvonnesanders4308 High for people doing things that they hate for long periods of time. This man seems happy

[@Gragon777]

This man seems pretty tired to me.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

hes a man on a mission and doesn't want to pass up the opportunity he has. like he said if he wins best ramen four years in a row and come to the US he can become very wealthy. you get energy when you're approaching greatness and can see how much value it brings to people it reminds me of something Hideo Kojima said, the Metal Gear Solid creator. he said in the early days it was just a job, but then when he saw how many fans he has he works nonstop because of the energy he gets wanting to make them happy. that's why daisuke says it doesn't feel like work. that's a rare thing. it's all about the value you feel you have, if you have it then you have an energy and can work all day with it. if you're working that much and don't have that sense of value then you'll feel like a slave and be depressed

[@nico5179]

I’ve been to Japan 5 times, last year for 7 months. It is indeed the most amazing country in the world. I just love how everything is organized, clean and super safe. People follow the rules and respects others. Thats why I keep coming back. Writing from my hotel in Yamagata.

[@alexhill9423]

I want to just up and leave. How do you manage to sustain a lifestyle? I am an I.T professional but I don't speak a word of japanese so I don't think working would be feasible..

[@nico5179]

@@alexhill9423 I just work a simple job and save money. I don’t have any debts, nor owe money to anyone. When I buy stuff. Always pay in cash, no credit cards no mortgages. I don’t go out every weekend drinking and wasting my money away on stupid bars and restaurants. Be simple, live simple, and you can afford to travel every year.

[@thebellcurve3437]

How hard is it for an American tourist to get around and live in Japan without speaking any Japanese?

[@nico5179]

@@thebellcurve3437 If you plan on sticking to the tourist places such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, no problem, but the moment you step outside those places you need basic Japanese to communicate. People outside big cities do not speak English and for an extent I understand them, you are a guest in their country, you are supposed to speak their language or some basics at least not the other way around. I like this mentality the Japanese have.

[@SlipyB]

seems like a nice country but the amount of sexual assaults and harassment is pretty fucked up

[@thadtuiol1717]

Let's face it: The Japanese are the most civilized country on Earth right now.

[@PBNIP]

I agree. BJ bars are peak civilization

[@misslori9725]

😂

[@souviksingh7697]

Agreed! That’s why they have one of the largest rates of suicide and are constantly around the bottom in the world’s happiness chart.

[@k.t.1641]

Funny. People see .5 percent of places like in America and judge the entire continent like that. I know it’s a young teen thing to do. The grass is always greener in the other side and naivity of that nature, but still. It hurts your home in the long run. Instead of ruining other peoples homes more people should work on their own. Bunch of locusts

[@k.t.1641]

@tikamuchhu pffftttt XD. I thought you were serious for a second there

[@melocitysolo9574]

The Japanese take pride in whatever work they do, and they always strive to do their best. And people respect that, no matter what kind of work it is. You can see this if you stay in Japan for a long time and observe the people closely.

[@DanielAnderssson]

They also kill themselves because of work like no other country….

[@nothanks9503]

Man that’s my default I had to have it beaten out of me by jobs that expect you to do the minimum for minimum pay

[@Farquad76.547]

That’s what makes it great

[@KatsPurr]

I don't watch travel blogs because they're usually super annoying "influencer" style of showing off. But once I discovered your channel by mistake (was looking up India stuff and then your India videos came into my feed) I couldn't stop! Over the past couple of weeks I've literally watched every single video of your Ireland to Japan series and am left hungering for more! So now I'm starting to watch the older stuff from South America etc. Holy SHIT what a TRIP! Love your attitude and how you handle the ups and downs! And WTF the crazy antics you've allowed yourself to get into... like dude how are you even still alive! The most memorable moments for me: 1) the hilarious pineapple moonshine drunk in Myanmar 2) the crazy "suit" propaganda guy in Iraq. Jesus... I'm glad you weren't alone during that part. 3) That moment when you'd reached Istanbul and you were tearing up, so proud of how far you'd come - I teared up with you! 4) All the really scary or tough moments - I felt your fear and your desperation right along with you 5) But also all the moments of elation and success and experiencing the kindness and generosity of so many people. Thank you for this channel Conner. I hope you're now making enough money with your KZbin channel and Patreon that you never have to worry about corporate jobs again! Regards from a Canadian living in Finland.

[@DjCamMan]

That literally is me right now!

[@humanbean3]

what a nice comment. i hope he sees it

[@tim6366]

Paris' train from the airport is awful as well. I felt like he did in India on the train. Except someone tried to pickpocket me.

[@KatsPurr]

@@DjCamMan

[@KatsPurr]

@@humanbean3 Aw thanks. Writing the comment I knew full well that he most likely won't see it as his channel has already gotten so big. But I was compelled to express myself regardless! :-D

[@Okay-hf8tm]

Mate is comparing the Indian train ride and a Japanese train ride despite the price difference probably being like 50 times. Ofc you get what you pay for. Were you expecting luxary after paying like 3 dollars.

[@xur74]

india sucks

[@jimbocho660]

His India trip wasn't a great experience at all.

[@thebigten90]

What’s ofc?

[@JS-ti8ny]

Plus in America on Amtrak there is no TSA or pat downs or anything. Also you’re free to walk around anywhere on the train. Although the restaurant car is usually by appointment.

[@CanuckIV]

@@thebigten90 Of fucking course

[@nabowen22]

You are an inspiration to so many people who maybe don’t want to step out of their comfort zone and travel. I lived in Japan for 3 years and it’s my dream to someday live there again with my family. By the way, the women only train cars are usually only during commuting hours so that is why there were probably men on it too.

[@michiotajima5298]

If I remember correctly, "women only car" of that line is between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

[@aktosweden]

Yeah, I find that he doesn't really know too much about what he is talking about.

[@CCGtavern]

This is the type of personality we need from content creators. Like an actual real and raw person.

[@WOAHdatsalowprce]

Stories like these give me hope that I can one day live in Japan. As an American with a little bit of Japanese in them, Japan feels like where my heart is. Thank you for the inspiring video! Arigatou gozaimasu!!!

[@KantoCafe715]

Ive been in Japan 20 years (still here now) . This was very entertaining, had me smiling from ear to ear 😊

[@pokemonitishere202]

Woah!!😲 You're almost a Japanese by now

[@KantoCafe715]

@@pokemonitishere202think I’d need to live 3 lifetimes here, not just one , to become Japanese 😅

[@CanariasCanariass]

How are your Japanese skills? I want to visit too and possibly stay for a few months. But I need to learn the language..

[@KantoCafe715]

​​@@CanariasCanariassI speak Japanese every day in work, with people who don't speak English. But due to their use of Chinese characters in the writing system, I doubt I'll ever be fluent. Edit: I have never formally studied this language, only self study.

[@peppersanches412]

The average Japanese person can not read 100% of a Japanese newspaper because no one knows ALL of the Kanji ("Chinese characters").

[@sinrotisserie67]

Ive never seen an actual realistic travel vlog before , just came across your channel and wanted to say I appreciate the honesty and youre also incredibly hilarious , love your personality and perspective on things . Keep up the videos :))

[@eriklarson9137]

Bald and bankrupt. You're welcome.

[@Pasan34]

2:24 - Lol India catching strays even during a Japan video

[@achipperdolphin5612]

I just got back from a 3 week trip between Tokyo Osaka and Kyoto, Japan in such an other worldly experience compared to our normal western way of life. It’s amazing and refreshing to be around such nice people! Going back soon for sure

[@jasonrollins8217]

Wow I also just got back from a 2 week trip from Osaka Kyoto and Tokyo Ended in Disney Japan.

[@Italiano282]

I just returned from a two week trip to Japan. It was such a wonderful country and I didn't want to go back😂

[@CombatClient]

was there the whole august. Best trip of my life.. But never in summer again. I almost died from the heat!

[@redharp4749]

hey so did, I really wanna go back soon and do all the things I missed, and maybe go little later than september it was still so fkn hot

[@jozefbania]

If you work 120 hours per week it's even better. xaxaxa

[@neonbootygt]

I binged your entire journey over the course of two days. What an unbelievable experience to be a part of. I wish you all the best dude.

[@skoog5600]

"It is the best country on the goddamned planet." It's why I moved here twenty years ago. Saw the writing on the wall.

[@eriklarson9137]

It's a weird thought to older Americans, but I am getting on board. :)

[@k.t.1641]

Yeah nothing like ruining someone else’s country. Work on improvising your own instead of everyone moving to their home. It’s how most of the American cities were decimated.

[@CanuckIV]

Smart thinking. Wish I had the money and command of the language or I would join you.

[@steamedhamsvr282]

That last quote was beautiful by the chef/owner "doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun" never heard that before but its quite profound.

[@gc1764]

Thanks so much for these man. As a brit heading to Japan for the first time in January for some solo travelling these videos have been really interesting (and rather funny). Keep it up!

[@TC-zi2yp]

I just found your channel a couple days ago and I've been hooked on your videos. You have a great way of presenting your adventures and i don't know if anyones told you, but you look like you could be related to Mr. Ballen. You have the same humble, caring personality.

[@krassivanov4895]

Huge love for Japan from Bulgaria. Best country in the world!

[@AchwasTV]

„Doin things fun is good but doing things great is more fun“ Thats actually a pretty good advice for life PLS DO MORE VLOGS IN JAPAN BEST JAPAN VLOGS ON YT

[@1800nodavid]

"Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun." I instantly teared up hearing that as I resonated with that, being a full-time audio engineer where people say "don't work so hard". I'm grateful for my life despite the hard work, and wisdom like Daisuke's helps me as I continue to pursue my passion. Thank you for that!

[@danny19283]

great vlog!! just found your channel today but it’s what I’ve been needing. a great relaxing vlog channel, so chill and raw. no crazy effects or sound effects every 2 seconds and feels like I’m watching a friend.

[@spiderone_]

Though I've never been to Japan I've always felt like it would be right up my comfort zone. Discovered you a few weeks ago and I saw you going from places to places, one crazy place to an other basically, always living on the edge. I feel like Japan is a rewarding after game to you, a place where you can finally chill after all the hard work you've put through your world journey. In a diminished way, I enjoy Japan as much as you do through your videos

[@gotsnaps]

Very well put.

[@spiderone_]

@@gotsnaps Well thanks man, though I feel i've made 548 grammar mistakes as english ain't my native language, I hope the general idea was understood by the guy running the channel haha

[@gotsnaps]

@@spiderone_ he’ll get it🤣🦾 pray one day we’re both living that life man.

[@mannyw_]

You should consider going one day bro, I was there for two months and it was a truly wonderful experience

[@gotsnaps]

@@mannyw_ what did city you stay in and how was communication if I don’t speak Japanese very well

[@melissahorn6091]

I’m miss 🇯🇵 SO much, dying of boredom here in KC. 🥴🥲

[@Shakyaman]

Japan is a great place in so many great ways, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Without a person similar in culture/mentality to talk with fluently, things could get real ugly real fast, like 'house arrest in Nkorea' ( i kid you not!). Everyone has experienced some kind of lockdown lifestyle due to the Corona years, right? Well, it could feel like that for you here. Social isolation in Japan is essentially what you had over that time period, Think Italy or Australia; heavy-handed...and smartphones have made things twice as hard to meet people...Isolation can happen everywhere...like Alaska or Montana or in the bowels of New York City, BUT if that shifts to loneliness and alienation, it can become seriously injurious, so watch out! You don't want to be stuck in a foreign land with a chronic health issue

[@TWWH2015]

Kansas City is great, hardly a boring city, sadly crime is getting exponentially worse by the day.

[@whichwayiszigzag]

I've been back from Japan less than a month but your vids really capture it, and now I have a longing to go back. Please make more!

[@James-mi5hi]

Love the positivity in this video

[@nabill7352]

Your channel is gowing to blow up . The YT algorythm showed me this

[@oggyoliver3651]

Blow up do nothing and still got money from patreon and travel around the world

[@LoveKeepsGiving]

Same.

[@DeimosPC]

Daisuke works 108 hours a week, that's not only insanely impressive, it proves what kind of a man he is. I really hope it does come to the US and I hope he becomes very successful and wealthy. He seems like a great person and he deserves to live a fulfilled and happy life!

[@darkmattergamesofficial]

3:14 America used to be like that until 9/11...

[@ovechkin100]

I was just in Japan for 2 weeks and it was amazing. They live as if how it was in Canada 20 years ago, but also as if they are 20 years into the future. Pretty amazing place. Im really not sure if Japanese people realize how lucky they are to live in a place where everyone is so respectful towards one another, and how much they all care about the cleanliness around them. Very cool culture. Was a great experience to be amongst it for 2 weeks.

[@malthus101]

I think they need a little.... "cultural enrichment" ....! 😛

[@jenny2814.]

boy shut up@@malthus101

[@skyfox585]

they are polite, but that's different to nice. If you spend more time amongst Japanese people you see cracks in the mask. The country is gorgeous but the social situation is a whole different animal.

[@AgentBO]

@@skyfox585 I've lived in Japan for quite some time and I know what you mean, but in general they are still nice but also human, so there are just as many assholes around but they keep their shit to themselves if you don't know them personally.

[@TheSnoozeFox]

this is what happens when you have a country where everyone is the same race, Europe used to be the same

[@Traders_Paradigm]

Was just in Japan for 2 months. Amazing place, amazing people, amazing food. Would live there if I could.

[@cosmindvd]

But you wouldn’t dare to work there, trust me.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

You must be white and speaks Japanese, the are the most racist people in the planet, specially anyone who has dark skin

[@colinbenny]

I’m going there in August and I’m definitely checking out that restaurant when I go

[@CapitanBreakfast]

I'm going to be a bit vulnerable saying this, but I am very similar to Daisuke when it comes to work etiquette and I am trying me best to be as wholesome as he seems to be, but man I feel lonely in doing this. It makes me very happy every time I see people like him, it wipes away just a little bit of that loneliness.

[@maccawacca69]

Nothing wrong with taking pride in the things you do. Just don't expect others to do a good job and you will be better off. People see you friend.

[@Supercecco85]

I read your message. What I think as my own personal opinion is that working like 10 hours a day 7/7 is "unhealthy", let alone working the freaking 15hours a day 7/7 as this guy does. I get the point that Daisuke is doing what he loves, I am not judging him and he can do what he wants but he is clearly "not living life", I don't know how else I can tell this. He is literally only doing ramen and sleeping in his other "free time". Again, this is probably working for Daisuke, but this can be the recipe for disaster for I guess 99% other people in the world. People need spare time, do nothing sometimes, have relationships, hobbies, holidays, etc etc (and also work)

[@CapitanBreakfast]

@@Supercecco85 You sound very much like a person from western Europe and whilst I think you're right and it's definitelly healthier, part of my approach towards my career comes from my culture, exacerbated by our upbringing. What makes me feel lonely is the difficulty of finding other naturally kind, honest and caring individuals/families, especially since we moved in the UK. We keep blaming cultural differences and keep on making efforts towards reaching and approaching likewise individuals/families but it's rather difficult at times, to put it mildly. Anyway, I went into far more details than I should or would normally, thank you for your reply, take care and happy holidays to you and your family.

[@moop_fogo]

what do you do? I feel like this sometimes.

[@ReapOfEvil]

love the Japan videos, im going in March!

[@diam0ndtake265]

I wanna thank you cause I've always been scared of the japanese judging me cause I am a foreigner. But this video has helped me realise how japanese people dont judge you that much.

[@JMPERager]

Great respect to the dedication to work in Japan, especially people like Daisuke who basically is dedicating his whole life to it. I don't think I could do that. I don't mind working hard and much, as long as it's a job I enjoy, but I really like my free time to pursue and enjoy any other hobby I have. If I ever were to move to Japan, because let's face it, it must be an incredible place to live, it would be were I was basically self-employed and made enough money to live comfortably but only having to work 30-40 hours a week. Likely won't happen, but you can dream.

[@Steve-mu1wu]

bro your "irasshaimase" (and life attitude) is impecable. Daisuke is a good "spirit" and we cant wait for him to bring his Ramen FeeL flavor to the states. finally, its truly awesome that you took the time to share your totally stoked "different approach to life" concept with us. cheers !😀

[@AnubisMD]

Yoooo , this is the ultimate video collection for grabbing a quick snack during work or just in general ! I am SOOO glad i found your channel ....Awesome :D !

[@mattmason1352]

Looking forward to more Japan content! Great seeing your channel grow so much in last few months

[@JahEerie]

" I could bring a gun on here " Only an American would even think that 🤣

[@TsuFox1]

Yeah, because Japan doesn't have blk people.

[@LS-nd4eo]

That 80s music is the Chicago Bulls entrance music. He truly is a fan of Michael Jordan

[@Hisham23633]

why tho... lol

[@tilllovesfood]

- Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun. I love this

[@Kelly-ml5tl]

I worked at a Chinese restaurant in America where they barely spoke any English. Its eye opening you realize how it must be for them coming here to work. But you seem to be able to communicate with these people. I give you alot of credit its extremly hard to oearn another language for some of us.

[@Bs-gw3tt]

Difference between India and Japan Lol

[@elninoheroe663]

You’re brutally honest and that’s why I watch

[@ABXI2]

You’re one of the vloggers who i could watch for hours without getting bored

[@diegogotcoins8602]

I was just there in Japan, you do a great job portraying how nice the country is

[@moonasha]

god, I can never get over how painfully beautiful Japan is and how good their infrastructure is. I'd happily work in a shop like that for years just to live there and take in the culture and learn the language. edit: Daisuke is a legit artist

[@games4us132]

working for a 18 h/day isn't a bit too much?

[@asia_nzeako]

God*

[@denzel444]

bro kitchen porter is no joke trust me

[@McDLT666]

Strict immigration policy over there.

[@heroe1486]

​@@games4us132 Yeah they just see the emerged part of the iceberg, why would I care about good infrastructures if I don't have free time to enjoy them ? It makes no sense at all. And I'm sure most japanese would agree, especially since it doesn't make them more productive, a Japanese is as productive as a french while working double the time, at the point where they don't even have time to build a family.

[@nogden007]

Mans discovering trains, glad you enjoyed it!

[@PROBAGAMING]

I just came from the India series. It reminds me when I was traveling around Italy for a year and then Africa for the next. It was such such such a huge change in life , weather , animals , birds , people , language, dances , politics. It was awesome ! Makes me realize we are all at home no matter where you go.

[@grammarpolice2714]

Where in Africa might I ask?

[@PROBAGAMING]

@@grammarpolice2714 South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia and Egypt so beautiful !

[@ptralx3122]

Question about Italy if you don’t mind me asking. Where did you stay? And how was it? Pros and cons? I want to travel there someday!

[@PROBAGAMING]

@@ptralx3122 I stayed in Italy Rome. It was amazing , even though I experienced homelessness the last couple of months ( which was not as amazing) . The PROS : the food, the people, the nightlife, the calmness . the CONS: The Graffiti, the homeless , the professional thieves, the PRICES ! OMG ! , the transport just became even more strict. but the PROS outweight especially if you have good earnings and good people the PROS TOTALLY outweigh. Italy is a great place to travel, its so close to Egypt so you get all kinds of amazing and kind people there. The restaurants and food tho are truly the peak, and architecture obviously super peak , but you get over that in weeks. the food is always amazing

[@valestoria3408]

​​@@ptralx3122 Hey I'm Italian I live in Rome. Do you have any questions you want to know precisely?? I'd be really glad to help you out!

[@brientnallbarnhart6841]

You are becoming the Anthony Bourdain of just cruising around, and I can’t get enough of it. You’re killing it! Loving the content.

[@Nebuloid1]

That's what I was thinking ! He left a huge hole in just learning about the world ( and food ), happy to have found a bunch of youtubers to fill it.

[@venus-cg5rs]

this is hands down the best travel channel on youtube

[@noahberkel3668]

This guy sounds like a D1 hater of america

[@CanuckIV]

America is great for it's consitutional rights but the way the culture is now from.. well the culture war dividing people, people are getting fed up with living in the west in general. Not just the US, Canada is really bad too (Im Canadian). I used to be proud of being a Canadian but the last 7 or 8 years I am ashamed of it and want to get out if I had the money. I would be where he is, Japan. Away from all of the nonesense fighting, crime, etc. It's the safest country in the world to live in, almost zero crime rates and most people in Japan act like actual adults unlike the US, Canada, The UK, Australia, pretty much mostly english speaking countries or adopted the western idea. It's great on the surface but a certain poltiical side, won't say which to avoid a arguement has completely ruined western society. People are finally fed up with it and want out.

[@Dream_more_age_less]

My heart sank when your friend said that he wanted to move to the US and open a restaurant. I'm trying to RUN AWAY from this hell hole and exile myself to a foreign country. The systems and values here, will rob him of his life's joy!

[@kyle6209]

Hell hole? You really have no appreciation for what you can do in the United States. Sad

[@cwilliams6884]

when you finally grow up you will realize everywhere is a shithole

[@HardcoreMasterBaiter]

Which country are you trying to escape from? Japan?

[@Dream_more_age_less]

@@theadversary6163 You masonic devil-worshippers have sold-out the US to foreign crime gangs; so yes, once I leave, I won't ever return.

[@DavidT-eb4tp]

Many Japanese, for better or for worse, romanticize Western countries. It’s a combination of island country mentality and perhaps to some extent an inferiority complex vis a vis Westerners. I’m not saying this is his reason; he seems like a remarkable individual and simply wanting to challenge himself and share his joy of ramen with a wider audience.

[@PonderingDolphin]

Bro you definitely deserve way more views, your content is top quality and you’re awesome, just found you a few weeks back and have watched virtually all of your stuff. Just keep up the hard work and I have a strong feeling with due time you will get the attention and credit your deserve. Till then just know you got some people out here quite interested in your style. Take care of yourself and all the best

[@martinusv7433]

He can barely put together a sentence without using the F-word or invoking God in a vulgar context 🤦🤦 Or in other words, you'll have full confidence about his origin within a minute 👍😆

[@NoviceExpert]

Very cool, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@InternationalDavey]

Conor! I'm so glad your channel is blowing up. You're a legend and you've been as real as it gets since the get-go! Keep being yourself bro the content is pure fire 🔥

[@originafreerangechicken]

I didn’t believe I could still find original and interesting entertainment on YT after all this time but here it is. Great job.

[@CamsterOG]

HOLY SHIT Its so cool that Daisuke is wearing a Music City Mystique coat at 8:42. They are based out of Nashville and is in my opinion one of the best indoor drumline groups. Ive seen them so many times. AWESOME!!!!

[@simak2391]

I'm glad I found your channel, since you show stuff that other people don't. Keep up the good work bossman.

[@spicedog710]

Daisuke and his family seem like amazing people. Sick video!

[@jmdinlove5454]

You're the typical American tourist. "Dude," "bro," "g_d d_mn," "f_ck_ng," and in need of a haircut. I'm so glad you represent America.

[@cizia69]

The lack of repressive intrusions, police, security, degradations, or threats of any kind, is a testament to the utter self-discipline of Japanese people, and the homogeneity of their population.

[@SplitDecision11]

The way he described why Japanese workers say “いらっしゃいませ” sent chills down my spine. This is deeper than eating ramen

[@og_swang]

+1

[@firulais6735]

What?

[@utubenewb1265]

That was just his life goal for his store. "People come here to heal" has nothing to do with "Irashaimase". You get that yelled at you at every single corporate department store, chain store, and mom&pop. It just means "Welcome".

[@Hadrexus]

I feel like it's the same way elsewhere as well? I kept myself afloat here in Brazil for a while by working as a waiter here and there, and it's always the same thing: you're not simply serving food, you're serving an experience to the patrons

[@spastheghost]

What an absolutely great guy!! Being someone of his caliber and still doing all these nice things for you. I hope he succeeds when he eventually moves to the US

[@coreyjonesmusic2859]

"Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun." Wow. Truer words were never spoken.

[@PrayGame]

you aren't free until you come to japan is one of the funniest things i've ever fucking heard.

[@ausgepicht]

Anyone who has worked in a restaurant knows how hectic it can be and even good friends will be distracted and likely lose patience with you. The fact that he wasn't tense at all, genuinely happy you were there, tells you that you have yourself one of those ride or die pals. Says a lot about you as well, that he likes you that much. Thanks for taking me along with this adventure!

[@TheClassicalSauce]

These are awesome videos, dude. I adventured a bit when I was a kid. Edit: Just gotta say I'm blown away by your adventures. So cool, dude! Have fun!

[@ghost-vq6qv]

What cigarette brand were you smoking at 4:14 ?

[@MB-hc2xw]

I'm an American... spent 3 weeks in Japan last year. I have been to ~60 countries and Japan is my favorite country, no question. Clean, safe, beautiful... with friendly, respectful people. Just amazing. I hope it never changes.

[@grifftovey6518]

Bro I am so invested in your Japanese travels! I'm from Portland, OR and heading to Tokyo in June! Love the travel tips and keep it up brotha!

[@akira06111]

Please visit Karuizawa and Matsumoto. It's relatively close to Tokyo.

[@grifftovey6518]

ありがとうございます！@@akira06111

[@WHern-gs6im]

@@akira06111 why?

[@UnwrittenSpade]

Man I love Japan! I lived there for years and it’s just amazing. Kids and teens have manners people are respectful! I miss it but I have gone back once since already

[@selfbff]

Do you speak Japanese? I want to move there when I’m older so I’m debating on getting lessons so I speak at least some Japanese

[@UnwrittenSpade]

@@selfbff when I moved there in 2005, I knew no Japanese at all! I was there because I was in the Navy and was lucky enough to be stationed there. Upon arrival we had a week long class with some simple introductory Japanese but over my five years living there I picked up on more and more. I am by no means fluent but can hold a simple conversation and know the important things like asking for help or for directions. It’s a difficult language to learn if your main language is English but I found that jumping in and actually going out making friends and talking really helps with learning it!! You should so go visit at least it’s amazing!!

[@ZaMonolith1986]

until you stick out, then you are shamed. not allowed to be yourself over there.

[@Truth_Hurts_Bad]

@@ZaMonolith1986 Severe lack of nature and open space, too. No trees or grass in any populated zones. I was enamoured years ago, but when I hopped on Google Maps and cruised the streets of Tokyo, Osaka, China etc., I realized that I couldn't possibly live there. Being Canadian, there's no way I can give up the sheer vastness of wild, green nature that envelops this land. It's therapeutic and teeming with life. Still, I'd totally visit Japan and hit up some arcades and such. Good luck out there.

[@Truth_Hurts_Bad]

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