Winter-Themed Lunch from a Japanese Convenience Store

Convenience stores in Japan carry different products depending on the season. Basically the only thing I like about winter is the food.
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[@momkatmax]

When I was a kid and it was FREEZING cold I asked Mom to make two boiled eggs for my lunch and not cool them off. I carried them in my pockets for hand warmers, then they were ready for lunch later.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Awww! That's very touching, for some reason :) I can picture that.

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

+momkatmax Baked potato works well, too.

[@momkatmax]

+Yoshi And STILL yummy for lunch later. In school did kids exchange things in their lunch with friends for something they might like better that day?

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

momkatmax In my elementary and junior high schools, lunch was prepared by the schools so everybody got the same meals. In high school, it was a norm to eat each one's lunch during classes and skip the rest and go downtown :) So, no, I didn't exchange food with my friends.

[@kagomeinuyasha5497]

You need to come back in youtube plz, we miss you and love you both. Thats why am still watching it in 2019.

[@Dorilana]

OH MY GOD... the face you made at the end Grace to bug Ryouske was soo frigging funny. I was actually laughing really hard and had to go back and watch it again. Hilarious twist too because it's usually the other way around. LOVE It! XD

[@TexaninTokyo]

I got scared at first though! It was really funny while I was editing this! Haha (Ryosuke)

[@Margar02]

I was cracking up, and a little scared... nice to see Grace being the silly dork this time :D

[@jasperjedi443]

haha I love how Ryosuke was like "stop it, stope freaking me out please". totally wasn't used to being the one being goofed on:P.

[@zhiyucheong420]

Dorilana I

[@IsaacMendoza0301]

1000 away from that silver play button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lanemcleod5704]

Ahh I was just about to comment about that! 😂😂

[@superultrarollingbomberthu8829]

Wow! 1000 exactly

[@Akira2665]

I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean :-S I'm curious now. I can't help it. 1000 away from that silver play button. What does that mean? :)

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

You guys are so lovely just eating together makes a nice video. In fact, seeing you share the oden made my heart warm, too. Yay to oden. And to you, Grace and Ryosuke.

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Yoshi Haha Thanks Yoshi! I hope you get to eat oden today! Yay for you! :D

[@Helvetica09]

Am i the only one who always goes "Bing!" in the intro?? :D

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Helvetica09 Don't worry! I do that all the time!! BING!! :D (Ryosuke)

[@norikofoxxx]

"now my heart is warm." Imma' cry now... So adorable.

[@SuperDv8]

It's so cool that you guys share lunch/dinner. I "had" gf, she wouldn't even let me have a bite or a sip of her drink without being snippy.

[@victoriavidaud]

Your face at the end was fantastic XDD Trying to mess Ryosuke up like he does behind you in your videos? :P

[@horiphin]

" Yeah you can take your shirt off We like that"

[@johnm.johnson3551]

Egg is an absolute necessity in Oden. I always save the egg for last because I love it so much.

[@09csr]

8,5 USD lunch for 2 peeps isnt too bad. And it looked tasty, too.

[@LaynieFingers]

You two are absolutely adorable! I wish convenience stores in the US had food like this.

[@elleminnowpee]

I really liked the two of you doing the classic intro!!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+elleminnowpee Thank you! BING!!

[@AliceMaryGrey]

This looks soo good and you two are so lovely together :3 I am happy that I found your channel ^^ It's such a culture shock (in a positive way) to see how everything is so different in Japan. Here in Germany you often need to get bread or some kind of fastfood for a snack. I'd love to get some to-go soup somewhere ;_; Sadly I can't ... At least not where I live :c

[@FiveOClockTea]

+Maybritt Böttcher It's really so mean! I was in Japan for vacation and then when I got back home I completely forgot that you couldn't buy ready-made Food (that doesn't Need heating) in the Shops in Germany >_< Until, of course, I wanted to buy something and couldn't T^T

[@QueenPbln]

+Maybritt Böttcher oh ja, das würde ich mir auch wünschen :) Suppen to go *:*

[@SonyaLCH]

It's so different that it's okay to slurp and make noise when you eat. It actually makes me tense. But I can tell you really enjoyed! I love watching you guys. You are so cute together.

[@keiraflew3810]

NEVER STOP MAKING VIDEOS YOU ARE AWESOME ^^

[@PerpetuallyPerturbedPenguin]

Just bought all of your books. I love them so much. You two are so adorable it makes my heart smile. Thank you for all your videos and hard work. Thank you for letting us see a window into your life.

[@stephaneyferguson8394]

GRACE!!! You did a goofy face at the end and it made me laugh! I loved Ryouske's reaction to it at well XD You guys make my heart happy and warm as well :D

[@piegonzalez]

Grace, I loved the wiggle of your eyebrows in the intro LOL! So cute!

[@jenniefall8733]

watching you're videos always cheers me up. thank you for posting.

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Jen Nguyen Thank you for cheering us up with your comment :D

[@jeffstumpf9129]

It's amazing how good food can make a person happy.

[@Syrephine]

That is so cool. Too bad you can't do a video in the store to show us what it looks like when you order the winter meal. I so want some of the Oden now..... I almost thought the Daikon was a potato with how the flavoring colored it. Thank you both for this yummy video! So need smell vision. LOL

[@BenCG]

Laughed a little too much at Grace's silly face at the end. Normaly Ryosuke's job, isn't it? :P

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Ben CG Yeah, She stole my job... I have to find another job I guess :) (Ryosuke)

[@LokiNomiPunkChildLawliet]

+Ben CG Haha I did too xD

[@Rhikitty]

Nikuman! I found a convenience store in Auckland that had them once and I freaking LOVED it. Of course it would pale in comparison to the one you had, haha. In wintertime here ...and summer, and all seasons really we have bakeries selling hot meat pies like steak & cheese, mince, mince and cheese, pepper steak etc, chicken & vege, bacon & egg. They're kind of a staple bakery food kiwi folk love (most of us anyway). Cold days are perfect for pies! Plus the handy dandy cup o soup packets you just add water to, lol.

[@carramelmonkey]

+Rhikitty IN AUCKLAND!? WHERE!!

[@Rhikitty]

carramelmonkey It was like 5+ years ago now lol - along Queen St, like closer to the top by K Road - I don't know if the store still exists, but there's heaps of convenience stores up that way that have interesting stuff! I found a Taiyaki-style icecream that had red bean paste and vanilla icecream inside once too! Go explore XD

[@Takiyasdevil]

Finished reading your second book while on the train travelling home for Christmas and just wanted to Thank the both of you. :D Gave me giggles and kept me entertained. Merry Christmas and of course 良いお年を ^^ Keep up the great work.

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Takiya's Devil Thanksfor enjoying my book! 良いお年を〜！

[@callmema14]

That joke in the beginning tho! LOL! The food looks so warm and comforting. I'm hungry now.

[@jesswilson2197]

I have become addicted to your youtubes! everything you post is interesting

[@desfegtesao]

and now ... i m starving ... lol

[@desfegtesao]

+Our Japão and the sounds made me even more hungry ...

[@rebeccalynn5740]

I love how both of you did the intro! I love it!!!

[@chey_daniella]

You guys always make food look sooo good!

[@shuu_39]

Oden!! I'm definitely gonna try that next time I go to Japan! Reminds me of the Yong Tau Foo here. Lots of love from Malaysia ^3^

[@amygloomy]

this reminds me my first actual date with my boyfriend in Gunma Flower Park which by the way was beautiful and the tickets were super cheap, it's totally worth visiting especially if you are broke just like me lol. Anyway, it was freezing cold and he bought me a can of red bean soup, it warmed my hands and heart. Your video makes my day, again. Love you guys!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Maki and Amy What a cute story! Thanks :D

[@stevenm3914]

omg I'm so happy to see you channel is growing I hope to one day see your channel at at least 500k :')

[@TexaninTokyo]

+steven magana Haha thanks! Let's try that :D

[@stevenm3914]

will do my best to promote your channel ;D

[@stephaniegarcia3202]

Love to see how Ryo has improved in english! God blesses your lunch! Warm hugs from Mexico!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Stephanie García Oh thank you! :D I try hard-ish (Ryosuke)

[@diegorodriguez2227]

Wow xD First time I see Grace being silly on camera and Ryosuke being the one freaking out. That was so great!

[@MOJayhawk99inKS]

Now I'm hungry for all that. Too bad 7-11's in the US don't have any of that stuff. Grace, your American is showing with the Lemon Tea. lol. Great vid. The end was a bit creepy. Isn't it Ryosuke's job to be silly? You two crack me up.

[@vivrbn]

That food looked really yummy. lol...it's nice seeing Grace being goofy and freaking Ryosuke out, for a change.

[@Bea01]

Grace! You always want to do a serious video! Once Ryosuke actually does something you mess it up at the end! XD It's hilarious!

[@Lisa-RiisarghInJapan]

My favourite is the pizza man! Ahhh I was hooked on them for my first month here!

[@awksdimples]

I love you guys's channel and your videos! You guys are so down to earth and a lovely couple, and I love seeing Japan through your eyes. You guys are a great pick-up after a long day. Thanks for making all of these videos, I'm super thankful I get to view them!! :-)

[@misspang]

I'm always fascinated by what's available at Japanese convenience stores.

[@Jtmscola]

Love how Ryosuke is now singing the opening jingle with you now.

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Jtmscola Awww thanks! I love the new intro too (Ryosuke)

[@KusoTrevor]

I really like your videos! I decided to buy your books through the Kindle store to help support your family. :) Hope you stay warm. Thank you both for being so funny and helpful!

[@farra8841]

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[@Kairi808chan]

Ahhhh!!! Nikuman is so gooood!!!!!! And I'm never in Japan during the winter so I've never gotten oden from the convenient store before but I'd like to try one day :D

[@meganrasmussen8238]

Hello from San Diego! Looks good! We are going to have oden, sushi & sashimi for Christmas brunch (I'm Japanese & have been here in the U.S. since I was 3)! I used to dislike oden as a child but, I love it now....it's delicious! I have never seen the corn chowder & red bean in a can ready drink/eat like that.Very cool! Japanese 7-11 rocks! :)

[@lenalena535]

Lol, Grace, intro was very funny! Merry Christmas! I am hungry!

[@ericst-louis8201]

You guys are silly lol very funny video. I was enjoying every bit of them. Thank you.

[@kacisunset]

Have you had the Shiritaki noodles with seaweed flakes in them? My favorite! I was laughing so hard at the end! I think Ryosuke has rubbed off on you! That face!

[@Wonderwillyful]

Omg so funny! We also have something that looks like nikuman in Holland that has risen in popularity lately. It's called Bapao.

[@memarie6190]

You always make me want to eat Japanese food! I am hungry!!! And Grace, what a funny face! You made my day!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!

[@brittneystark3084]

Food looks amazing, but my favorite part was the the end when Grace was being dorky and scaring Ryosuke.

[@jennifer9084]

I really loved watching you both enjoy the food. You make me want to eat again even though I just ate. :)

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Jennifer A I had to eat something, while I was editing this haha! (Ryosuke)

[@Bill23799]

Hi again Grace and Ryosuke. Just want to wish you both a safe and happy Christmas filled with happiness and joy kind of like that big bowl of food in the video. haha.

[@katiemsipos]

Ah! Thank you for answering one of my mysteries. I climbed Mt. Hiei in fall 2010 and saw Corn Pottage in the vending machine at the train station afterward. None of us knew what it was or were brave enough to try it. Clearly, we should have been more adventurous.

[@crsh2007]

I love watching your appreciation for food :) Makes me so hungry!

[@gleh86]

haha. well so glad to see you guys together. Stay happy and healthy guys.

[@emu_emi_y]

The intro is so cute!!!! totally fangirling (if that's a verb)😆 Yum, food!

[@katemakesart]

Thats it, I'm having soup tonight

[@azarazat]

"now my heart is warmmmm" best feeling ever hahahaha XD

[@zaccampbell3300]

Oishiiso! Growing up in Tokyo, I actually thought 7/11 (Sebun-Ellebun) was a Japanese company. Now I live 5 blocks from the headquarters in Dallas! That Nikuman has inspired me!!! Cooking time!

[@islandgirl33]

Oden is the best! I used to work for a Japanese department store in Hawaii and that was the first time I had oden. I love how soft the fishcake is and all the tasty items in it. Hahahaha... I love seeing Grace freak Ryosuke out especially since he's always the one being crazy at the end!

[@pabloacosta5050]

I laughed a little more than I should have when Ryosuke said he wakes up with eggs when he sleeps hahaha 😂 Love your videos happy holidays!!!

[@mariacristinacasarini9188]

you are awesome guys!!! love youuu

[@anissaperez1273]

u letting her have the last of the soup was so cute, ryosuke!

[@noravaladez5918]

Im currently at work ! and i must say you two are the reason I really want to see Japan !

[@heyitsHeatherRae]

I just came across your channel a couple days ago and I am so glad I did!! I am moving to Japan in March and I am loving watching all of your videos you guys are awesome! I am so excited to move there! :)

[@TaraShulerAuthor]

Whhyyyyyy can't we have such delicious things in American convenience stores?? All we have are things like those roller hot dogs and taquitos and sometimes pizza or crappy biscuits and sandwiches. Nothing delicious, and certainly nothing healthy. 😢

[@TaraShulerAuthor]

Occasionally you'll find stuff like wraps or fruit cups, but not often.

[@AteretK]

And everything is laced with waaaaaaay too much sugar! We definitely need a major convenient store makeover in this country!

[@franz3810]

The G Family same in my country and we are not American lol

[@chandikagupta8573]

Awesome video, I looked away for a second and then the ending actually scared me :)

[@evieluna6060]

Holy crap! Soooo cheap gosh, I really wish stuff like that existed in Australia, even though it's summer now I could definitely go for some oden like that or the corn soup ahh I'm hungry now thanks guys lol XD

[@momkatmax]

Makes me jealous. Stores like that here in the USA only have junk. Once in a GREAT while out in the rural areas you might find a place that has a small restaurant attached.

[@evieluna6060]

momkatmax Haha even that's better than nothing though

[@Gakka86]

omg corn soup is the shiz. I had it even though it was a hot day- totally worth it!!

[@solidust573]

the end was hilarious 😂 . im pretty much a foodie so actually love the good food discussion.

[@edensxgarden]

Hi Grace! I've been admiring your nails for such a long time now that I was wondering if you'd ever do a video on how you keep your nails long and healthy, kind of like a nail care routine?

[@tarstakars]

it was an extremely pleasant surprise to see you on television, I subscribe to several Japanese language channels on my cable and I was pleasantly surprised to see you on Tokyo 2020. I thought you did a very good job and I look forward to seeing more of you in the future you guys have a Merry Christmas and a really happy new year.

[@lisanguyen6324]

Please keep making videos with food, and Merry Christmas!

[@elijahhankins1762]

that was a funny good video especially liked it in the end when you freaked😀😀😀😀😀😀 him out out.

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Elijah Hankins I am still freaking out... haha (Ryosuke)

[@elijahhankins1762]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@elijahhankins1762]

Texan in Tokyo 😀😀💞💞💞💓💓💓💖💖💕💖💖😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀💞💞😀😀

[@Kikilang60]

"Man In Japan" did the same topic. Great minds, and all that. You're making me hungry.

[@danilovescoffee]

Gosh...I miss these two 😩

[@kellysmith5117]

It would be awesome if you made a video showing us how to make oden! By the way your hair looks amazing!

[@SyrrPow]

Nikuman looks like Siopao! My Nana makes it for us sometimes when we beg her on holidays since she's not a huge fan of it herself. It's one of my favorite foods alongside Lumpia.

[@NotSoWickedMystic]

Winter convenience store foods is the thing! I miss living in Japan, it was the best times of my life. Now, I'm hungry for Oden and hot Amazake. You guys look like you have fun and make a cute couple, keep making these awesomesauce videos!

[@alexanderjshell2012]

I love how Japanese 7/11 has all that amazing food and ours has crusty hot dogs >.

[@SlendernXtreme]

OOOOH now the audio in the intro is from you both!! so nice! I really want to give more than one like to this video haha.

[@nessagoesnippon]

Thinking about what to get for dinner and I stumble upon this video! 7/11 here I come 😍

[@AnimacNut]

Love the face at the end, it's like your channeling your other half.

[@tiffanyacuff9450]

I love videos like this! I would live to try konbini food in Japan someday!

[@TexaninTokyo]

+Tiffany Acuff As you should~! Hope you get to try konbini food soon!

[@MrGraceeeeeee]

Hey! I like u guys! Your videos are very life related (if u get what I mean lol) :) please make more videos! And a day in my life series are awesome and interesting!!! Please please make more videos like these :)

[@stevenm3914]

omg 84 subscriber in a day ... from when i last posted your channel growing pretty fast ;') idkwhat to say seeing you guys just brings overwhelming joy and happiness

[@xingcat]

I always noticed the food was much better at the convenience stores in Japan than in the US. I would pick up lunch at 7Eleven or Family Mart, and it was delicious every time.

[@maxdartois7115]

This video make me so hungry!!!! 😋 want to Try and taste everything!

[@ronsmith4532]

love your videos

[@elspethawake4541]

Food from Japanese 711s seems wonderful. That oden looked good!

[@purplechickon]

I think it's so cute how you guys always share your meals. I would be such a fatty and be like, noo get your own! Lol.

[@FoolishDoug]

+purplechickon I would probably revert to my childhood, anybody reaches for my plate before I'm done with it gets the business end of a fork.

[@purplechickon]

FoolishDoug Lol same here. Dont touch my tater tots man!

[@limelyx]

Oh my ~ This looks so amazing. So far from anything I could get at a convenience store for lunch. They mostly sell sweet pastries or hotdogs, but never something warming like this as far as I know. Tbh I have never liked getting pre-made food, but I'd love to try the Oden. It looks so yummy :)

[@seanwing7695]

For once Grace is being the silly one! Thats rare! Also Grace I finished Confessions of a Texan in Tokyo and now Im sad because I don't have any more to read, I loved them though!

[@MyMagicCookie6]

i have break for the rest of the month so i got to eat lunch along with this video :)

[@Xanafera]

Here in Hawaii, we called those steamed buns Manapua! Theyre soooooo good! A lot of times they have char siu pork in them here : )

[@homersimpson6176]

Merry Christmas Grace and Ryosuke ! Happy Happy !

[@kalaipaa]

The Oden Bowl looks like a bucket!!!LOL