Where I buy my Japanese Sake in Tokyo

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

I like how John said “I’m going to get two , one for me and one for me” lol I’ll do the same

[@EricaElayneRN]

We just got back from Japan a few days ago and I wanted to say thank you for all your Japan vids! It helped us plan ahead and enjoy all the Japan has to offer! We vlogged our experience too!

[@JohnSmith-oy2so]

I love your channel, and I have been watching for years. thank you !

[@KimJayViet]

This was super useful. I'm coming to Tokyo in March and I didn't know that they have prefecture flagship stores in the city. I would love if you could do a segment(s) on the different prefecture flagship stores in Tokyo (and which prefecture is known for what products) so that I can get a taste of rural Japan during my stay. Thank you for all your hard work xox

[@miarose4908]

Your videos always cheer me up. It was my birthday today but sadly I also lost my friend this morning to pancreatic cancer. So this videos really helped me escape from things for at least a short while so thank you John. 🙂

[@frasergchambers]

Just wanted to say thanks for tip about this place, it's an interesting little store, lots of great products. I just came back from 6 days in Tokyo and made a visit here - picked up a bottle of the Echigo Tsurkame (should I drink it hot or cold?), as well as some rice which apparently they're famous for, and a couple of other little things. I had a bit of a chat with the owner as well, as he was wrapping my bottles for travel. It's a cool little neighbourhood, which I probably wouldn't have visited if it weren't for your video. Thanks also for all your videos - I didn't have a lot of time to waste and thanks to you I was able to hit the ground running. Your airport/train videos were invaluable!

[@sicklepumpkin47]

"Dior. Never heard of them." ahahaha! This is so you, John! I can hear Peter rolling his eyes! :D

[@ChritsianBucic]

super thanks John for this interesting Niigata references shop ! Yes they have such good stuff!

[@sunjewel63]

On the map . . . going to have to find more of the satellite stores for the prefectures for my trip! Thank you John!

[@curlylove9171]

Thank you for the Omotesandou tour. I used to go to school there! なつかしい! I live in U.S now.

[@gregghoshida6576]

This is now my favorite video on this channel! I know exactly where that is. Thanks for the tip

[@rikvdmark]

Cool video John, enjoy that sake. You deserve it! I'm definitely going to this shop when I get back to Japan in the future. A good sake is great, didn't know about this one yet ^^ I didn't know about these satellite shops yet. Very good to know! I would definitely like to see a stream about other shops in the future. The back streets is definitely where it's at. I alway make a point of going off the beaten track,that's where you find the best places wherever you go:)

[@loveleiest1]

Greetings from Texas! These videos are so helpful. I feel like I am cramming for a test, using these videos as a study guide for my upcoming trip in April. I think I will attempt to find this place when I come. I would love to bring some quality sake home. Let me know if you need any U.S. comforts from home!

[@st5338]

Excellent live stream! I've never seen this area of the city. Thanks so much, John! Kanpai!

[@michaelhughes3273]

Daisi Sake is awesome. Thanks for the info about Omotesando info. This will help immensely. I remember my mom telling me (and my sisters) about Niigata. I don't remember much since I was 4 or 5 when we left Fussa in '82. (my father was stationed @ Yokota back then).

[@riadelria12]

I wish I could drink with you I want to run away from my home. I want to fly back to Japan, it's my real home since I first came there. Thank you so much for your videos John coz it really bring smile to my face whenever I watch it.

[@xiangyao1]

Thanks for the recommendation John! Will be in Tokyo for work next week for a few days. My office is very near omotesando and I have a few meetings there, will definitely buy Echigo Tsurukame from the store!

[@magojirofujiwara3661]

Actually you can buy Echigo Tsurukame in various shops in Tokyo. These prefectural shops are overpriced, though convenient, if you are looking for something specific from that area. Echigo Tsukurukame is a very famous sake though, and for example in some big BIC Cameras and bigger department stores like Seibu you can find it. Even my local supermarket (Yaoko) has Echigo tsurukame, cheaper than the Omote sando shop. Some shops even have different varieties of Echigo Tsurukame.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Niigata store in Omotesando! I go there often.

[@dima10656]

Thanks for the video! We tried this sake, and it is really good for the price.

[@gosutuan]

I remember walking pass that transparent water fountain infront of the shop, will give it a try next time I visit.

[@fdk7014]

Tokyo looks so nice! Clean streets, polite people, things are working the way they should and very modern. Unfortunately also outrageously expensive but I guess there's no free lunch. If you want a nice place to live you've got to pony up.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

It isn't more expensive then any other international city.

[@Glasseyyy]

Thanks John. Im clueless when it comes to alcohol, so i'll trust you and buy one this April!

[@salemite]

Have you ever found Momokawa in Japan? It's made in Forest Grove, OR and their diamond label is my favorite sake - it was the one that really taught me to love sake. :D

[@veros4103]

I like your KZbin channels keep up have fun

[@alexcarrillo4143]

Again was that Sake in cup sizes? And is it good Sake? To take at places for New Year's celebration?

[@gilberado]

Chris, can you share like three part series of the whole satellite shops? Pretty please

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Louis Ting Who is Chris?

[@gilberado]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO oh crap John Daub hahaha. I remember before Chris Peppler of Tokyo Eye 2020 featured it before. Sorry haha

[@nav3823]

Why are people in Tokyo so beautiful lol!! Including you John! 😁

[@ChaiPheiSien]

Hey! Could you suggest what type of sake for beginners to try and also which sake do you mean has the bad taste? Another question, do they provide free drink/try to their customers?

[@wiliantosoedjarwo7103]

Please do a livestream of the little back streets of Harajuku/omote-sando really soon. Really looking forward to it.

[@kristenclarkin7662]

Do you know if any of your favourites are available at Narita or Haneda? When I visit, I'll be travelling with carry-on only so will have to wait and buy post-security on my way back to Canada.

[@michaelhughes3273]

Not only the most Sake, but different brands it looks like.

[@greghoneywell9542]

how about Japanese whiskey? there is an influx here in Pennsylvania. granted all shops are run by the state

[@moltenmermaid1517]

Adding Ometesando to places to visist. Thanks for the advice.

[@dragonslit816]

I've been getting the Umai japan crates withe ramen and i cant wait to visit japan one day.

[@mdjcsmith]

John, were you ever a fan of the Himitsu no Kenmin show? They used to have so many good prefecture specialities on that. I wonder if the prefecture-kans in Tokyo stock them?

[@PLNKYELLOWBLACK]

Take a shot of sake every time John says “Tsurukame has personality”

[@BrotherabbitFilms]

Where do they sell the saki that’s comes in the milk carton!?

[@janleoung7237]

The snacks all look yummy.

[@archangelzero432]

It looks like the sake is for Ranma 1/2( panda looks like Genma's panda form).

[@tiapia1]

Need to show this to my husband! Hey, can you tell me why some sites or vendors like at Tsukiji don't want you to video their products? I always ask, but sometimes the seem angry! Just curious.

[@pozzo6828]

The backstreets of omotesando, nice.

[@hectornavarro1839]

So, I heard that there is this roller coaster in Japan. Skycycle i believe. Can you take us there?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

I'll check it out!

[@DineNastyLakers]

Congrats again john!

[@hellohi821]

I wish that I could have attended this live stream: It was past midnight where I am. In any case, enjoy the sake!

[@Zoukiji]

Bless you, lady 0:55

[@crunchynoob]

i cant seem to able to catch up your live stream, cause it either in the middle of the night or soo early in the mornig. or i just asleep the whole day

[@xparade0de]

Perheps You can make a Video from a Organic Food Store ?

[@guvjimbike]

Please can you recommend a Sake to drink warm... Ps. I love this Channel..

[@Hulky60]

Does anyone know where to get crab curry in Tokyo?

[@cbauch]

Is it cash only or do they take credit cards?

[@shortystsgp]

Please John can you elaborate on the availability on dark beers like German Dunkel's and even stout beers like imperial stout, oatmeal stout and milk stout's. If they are not available can you explain why?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Shorty's they are available everywhere now. ASAHI makes a black beer. Ebisu has one too. Nationwide, craft beer is booming because laws are becoming more relaxed. Even a friend of mine started his own beer brand! I’ll have to have him in the show sometime soon. In Tokyo, you have EVERYTHING!

[@shortystsgp]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO that sounds like a great episode. Those types of beers are very tasty and I look forward to seeing your friends beer brand.

[@jomsiejomsie]

Amazing. I'd love a pure craft beer episode!

[@stingrayshark9373]

Never seen any stores in US bubble wrapping wine bottles. Only in Japan :)

[@astroboy3507]

Niigata has some good sake!!!!!! ❤️ now I am very interested!!!!! 😬

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Yes!! This is much better than Hakkaisan! Must try!

[@astroboy3507]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO yes I need to try that one now John!!!!

[@AmyMed24]

Good evening John ☺️ Ima watching desu 👍🏻✨

[@XxXxDominator]

The commentary is too funny and now I know the sake spot that's where I'm going for sake after arrival

[@XxMashadoxX]

I want to try that sake

[@jaybemt]

Is it dry or sweet?

[@bozoone3781]

Watch out John! There is a sneeze monster sneaking up on you at 1:45. She keeps taking her mask off to share with everyone around her:)

[@zipsayain1]

bozo one. Was wondering if anyone else saw that.

[@mizsharpie]

Which brand of sake would you recommend for beginners? 🤔

[@safari0317]

mizsharpie shizuku (雫 しずく)for the beginners.enjoy yourself!

[@alexcarrillo4143]

Wa that Sake in a cup?

[@astroboy3507]

Crazy John that in Sydney would be about 50 dollars!!!!!! Enjoy John!!!!!!

[@champagnesumo]

do you like Suntory drinks?

[@AiraRukawa]

Ranma's dad!!! 😂😂😂

[@sakechannel]

It's nice video as drinking sake.

[@Spider-time]

You know a good place to buy Japanese Whiskey?

[@andrewhurwitz8375]

I've noticed that rarely do I ever see a nasty old crumpled dirty Yen banknote, Do they quickly remove the old nasty notes from circulation?

[@danieltrang4512]

Where do you get Hibiki 21/30 years?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

The question MANY people are asking! Where indeed!?

[@michaelhughes3273]

Very true, go to the off beaten path, the real Japan, the real Tokyo. This is what people, tourist miss.

[@georgeleakos954]

I remember back in the day when everyone wore gauze masks. I'll bet they were more comfortable.

[@hayeetskylar4006]

Hey John... What will your first car be?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Hmm ... probably a 50cc bike! 😂 🛴 So many options!!

[@hayeetskylar4006]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO dude get a JDM ride. 😎 Kcars for old peeps only. 😂😂

[@hersin6717]

I always miss your live streams. :(

[@beingmechris]

I love sake. 😍

[@ヴァレンティーナ-q1p]

In your opinion, will I be able to see at least one cherry blossom bloom on March 21st? Thanks I love you from Italy

[@onlyinjapanGO]

ヴァレンティーナ impossible to really predict the Sakura. Last year, it was VERY late in Kyushu. Some years, it’s a week early! If you go west, you’ll see them a little earlier. Depends where you are! The have already bloomed in Okinawa for example )

[@ヴァレンティーナ-q1p]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO grazie =*

[@stoudbaker]

I seen a few in travelling north in june.i wanna say it was hakodate.Idr

[@kayokoglueck7953]

Because the blooming period is short and does not occur on the same day each year, this enhances the anticipation and excitement of the nature's wonder and magic in Japan.

[@baqikenny]

man your face always look so fucking happy

[@SilkyC]

Mmmmmm Sake..... This street looks amazingly beautiful DAG NAB IT I gotta get my butt down there!!!

[@gtr2798]

That's real cheap. I'm used to buying $80-$250 whiskey bottles. I like the finer drinks when it comes to alchohol. I mean if you're putting poison in your body might as well put the real good stuff. You should really try some "suntory yamazaki" really good japanese whiskey and real hard to find here in the states.

[@LORE_METAL]

Genma Saotome (panda) sake!!! I want it!!!😃

[@michaelhughes3273]

Hakai San looks so stylish; love that bottle, but, 11,880 Yen? I don't if I'd get that.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Hakkaisan has many levels of sake, this is - of course - at the top. It doesn’t make it better though. I prefer the one that’s kind of cheap. Price doesn’t means better - just means harder to make :p

[@hyperram]

That lady with the brown coat😷😂

[@SakuraVyn]

Is there a difference between sake and soju?

[@rump438]

SakuraVyn sochu is made with fermented plums if I'm not mistaken. I don't know exactly if it's just rice wine with plums mixed in, but I know plums are what separates them.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

shochu is typically made from potatoes, sometimes mugi (barely) and sometimes even rice. Shochu is distilled. Sake is brewed - more like beer. It’s made from YAMADA NISHIKI variety of rice (typically). I made a video on this with the Dassai sake brand 3 years ago on the process from start to finish. Shochu is usually higher in alcohol and many people water it down or add lots of ice.

[@SakuraVyn]

Ryan Meaker thank you

[@SakuraVyn]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO thank you. I've had many different explanations and opinions about the two drinks. In the end my friends and I end up with two solutions to the argument, Soju is best with Kool aid, and Sake is best neat hot or chilled!!!

[@SakuraVyn]

J G that's pretty much how the arguments start! LOL

[@princessvanessa873]

I'm in Australia and can not watch livestream it would be so great tho if I could....... nice video, oh we got Ben and Jerrys ice cream at a gas station one minute away, would you like me go get you some John lol? I hardly ever eat ice cream- fitness goals and all. 👸👑💚💜

[@DooMMasteR]

lol I got the notification, after the stream ended :-P KZbin is weird these days.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

DooMMasteR it really is :p I actually scheduled this for 10 minutes later but ... we’ll keep trying, the tech will keep getting better :) so I believe in the platform.

[@station240]

Yes late notification here too.

[@jamira120]

判ってらっしゃる。鶴亀はガチでうまい、辛口がいいのなら北雪もお勧めです

[@armandharaidun7637]

Why not paying by card ? and using standard currency all the time ? Doesn't they have POS terminals within the stores ?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Armand Haraidun Japan has always been a cash culture. Credit cards still aren’t king here. It’s hard cash!! Digital money is catching up though ...

[@armandharaidun7637]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO . Yeap. You are right. Anyway, very good job J.D ☺ Keep it up !! ☺

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Armand Haraidun thanks Armand!

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

Cash always..

[@db2able]

LMAO. Sorry John, but the lady behind you at just under the one minute mark and on is sneezing on your back. Good distance away but it is funny to see, while you're doing your talk of sake & sake regions.

[@rodrigoherrera279]

One for me and one for me 😂😂😂 you drunk lol

[@soniagarcia3608]

💗💗💗💗💗

[@MikeGianetti]

John san..... my mentor in sake, Beau Timpken (Beau sama), sent me a a Hokkaido sake called God of Suwa (forgive spelling) junmai daigingo which is to this day my my favorite. It reminded e of falling into a high mountain steam many years ago, while on vacation.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Hi Mike! I haven’t had many sake from Hokkaido, but with the pristine environment up there, I don’t doubt it’s amazing. I will search this out and ask about it at the Hokkaido store in Tokyo too. Thanks!

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

John, if some day you come to Ukraine, we'll give you our famous Ukrainian sake to taste. It calls "horilka" and also has its own personality. :)

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Oleksandr Zubchenko oh my!! Def need to try it. When I was visiting friends in Romania, I always drank homemade Țuică made from plums I think ... so good - so strong! My friends father made us drink a shot every day we woke up! Haha

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

Țuică is good, we know it. In Ukraine it calls "slyv'yanka". It's a shame that customs rules doesn't allow to send liquids. :(

[@michaelhughes3273]

Guess you'll have to settle for Blue Seal Ice Cream or Hagandas

[@LisaMarli]

No. Not Ben & Jerry's. 😢 I too love Ben & Jerry's. We even went out of our way to go to Vermont for Ben & Jerry's main plant. They have all the fun flavors.

[@alansu65ahus]

本当に美味しい酒は値段が凄く高いから、けっきょくいつも安酒で我慢しています。

[@rubenramirez-ar2]

What?¡ Ranma 1/2 sake!!! i have to taste that ^^

[@drivesthecar3247]

Niigata baby!!!! I was an exchange student in Kamo, in Showa 58! s);oD

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Woah! Very cool!! Niigata is awesome! I wish I could have seen Japan back in the showa era!!

[@luanaleecano4841]

Get a ice cream machine and make your own ice cream. My favorite is cherry Garcia

[@rbzsfg]

Sake, sake,... five dollah?

[@kuritamobiletruth]

i can't believe they have closed down Omotesando branch of ben & jerrys. I've also frequented it. i prefer ben & jerrys to baskin robbins.

[@syokoyama45]

Lmao brother !! You don’t even drink lol ,, (haven’t watched the video yet lol )

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Dat sneezing lady

[@FrankWu]

costco japan is very cheap to buy japan sake

[@onlyinjapanGO]

You are right Frank! Very cheap, 20% less than the stores in Tokyo - but they don’t have local sake :( just big brewers but all are good.

[@FrankWu]

another place is good to buy alcohol 高島屋百貨