I Found Tokyo's WILDEST Place 🇯🇵 Ameyoko's Izakaya Alley

I discovered the shopping district of Ameyoko in Ueno, Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
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[@zanetravel]

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[@davidfeldt1362]

In my experience, if you find a restaurant that has English only menus, avoid it. They are catering to tourists only and the prices, quality and service will most probably not be up to the usual high standard.

[@dattran6041]

agreed but unfortunately certain local only spots don't want tourist

[@novadabratt3685]

Japan is literally my dream destination 😭 living vicariously through you

[@EcLipTicRaveZz]

I'm Going to Japan in May. I've written down all the places you've recommended in your videos and hope to hit as many as I can. Your videos are not only entertaining but informative as well. You're doing a great job, keep it up!

[@zanetravel]

Thank you 🙏

[@pastense]

Just came back and I’m already jealous! You’re gonna get the peak season for Sakura blossoms. Already planning to make my next trip next year for late April, early May

[@wilburwood8261]

@@pastense it is sakura season right now, in Tokyo!

[@pastense]

@@wilburwood8261 don’t remind me! 😭 😂

[@Actizer]

Ты главное не вляпайся в "Золотой сезон", приезжай после 9 мая и до начала июня, потом будет жара и духота. Но это не считается если едешь на Хоккайдо, там всегда норм =)

[@photoren]

The "numbness" they're referring to is the amount of sansho peppercorn. But they have it to you on the side instead. 👍

[@pangkouxiong1244]

I really enjoy your trips and vlogs. I'm glad you show the not so great sides as well. I think you're the only one I've seen show that so far. It's a realistic experience. ❤

[@TheCpldavis37]

New upload, let’s go. I like seeing different izakayas so it’s great when Zane does this. It’s crazy that every time I think of something that I want to see you immediately do it. Thanks for all the great content in the past few weeks

[@macchadiaryy]

Hi Zane, good purchase with the foldable bag. Would you be able to show in your next vid how you are always ordering from your phone at Japanese restaurants? Thanks!

[@joshuaj7379]

Absolutely love Ueno, it’s where I stayed when I visited Japan in the Summer. It’s chill, you got access to Ameyoko market and only a stop away from Akihabara.

[@redtarget4182]

I enjoyed your video of Ueno I have been there before but I just rushed through it I think this is one of your best uploads 👍👍

[@Magnimagna]

Ayy man love your videos keep it up🙌, would love to go to japan one day🇯🇵

[@johnp6987]

You’re a fountain of information with these places that I haven’t seen in other vlogs. Can’t wait to try a plum highball and toast your hard work in putting these vlogs together 😄

[@lifeofjjakey]

Zane who cares about the critics, it looks like you're having fun and I love that about your videos, keep it up!

[@Liz._x3]

Love all your videos !!

[@Mwoods2272]

The otoshi is free but used as a table charge flim flam. Places aren't supposed to charge you a table charge so they give you for a small dish that you have to pay for to get the table fee.

[@Kushal978]

Love your videos 😊😊

[@Gaia_SW]

Hello Zane, I recently discovered your channel and wanted to take the time to thank you for taking us on this journey with you!

[@innovativeg4m3r]

Soothing my Japan abstinence with these Tokyo videos😆 Will be there myself june first. Cant wait… Time is too slow sometimes

[@oesoy]

I’m going to keep on mentioning it until you visit; you have to eat around Nakano Broadway.

[@nanoestrada3192]

Loving the videos Zane! Always look forward to the next upload!

[@doc_zithu]

Really enjoyed peace❤

[@__-vu8io]

"does that say Mcdonald's all America?" Not what I was looking at in that shot my dude lol

[@EjiBon-cc7ts]

Hello Zane I really love your videos and, you inspired me to make my own videos. The problem is that I don't know which camera you use and it is really great.

[@zanetravel]

GoPro hero 12

[@Colmination]

Great new video! I loved the part at 32 min where you find the Lebron jacket but you don’t notice the adult jackets infront of it. Lol

[@totalq724]

32:08 The mcdonalds jacket distracted him a bit TOO hard (iykyk)

[@bluesclues8705]

id rock that shit

[@mrmatz408]

Hahaha I was gonna comment on the Bron part but figured I’d see if anyone else commented about the obviously better tshirt right before it. 😂😂😂

[@tsuki_japan]

I hope you enjoyed Japan😼🌸

[@dragonzord6615]

oh shit another zane video. I have no idea how you're managing to juggle all this editing while you're travelling!

[@adenjames2300]

This is a must stop In Tokyo when visiting.

[@wigglygecko6052]

I love your japan videos. I will fly to japan in 1 month for a 2 week vacation and your videos are perfect for hyping me up. Keep up the great work!

[@lupym801]

Really love all your videos! I've seen a currency app you use and it looks super cool. What's that app you use for currency conversion?

[@NCamico]

StarHorse is an neat setup. It's the follow-up to Sega's Derby Owners Club, which was pretty popular at Dave and Busters locations in the US in the early 2000s. In later revisions of StarHorse (I think starting with SH3), it was actually connected to the Japanese Horse Racing Association races, so not only could you raise and race your own horses locally at the arcade, but it could act like a virtual Sportsbook for real races, simulated within the game.

[@KHuser55]

If you are in the Ueno area I recommend Yoshiike food court

[@LiquidKnees]

"That restaurant is honestly shit" LOL - that happened to us near that area, coincidentally. It wasn't as bad, for us to say that it was shit, but actually finding a below average spot was completely juxtaposed to the seemingly infinite amount of amazing food you can find anywhere all throughout Japan.

[@nadinemacias3746]

U are so well cultured by all ur travels!! Congratulations 😊

[@elroyvanderley6460]

Wow, that neighbourhood looks really cool! Love the vintage game consoles. Regarding your restaurant experience. I don't know if it's common they have people luring you in in front of restaurants. But in my experience a good restaurant doesn't need a person at the door trying to lure you in.

[@xZeryu]

Could you provide a maps link/name for the second place you went to with the beef bowl? Thanks!

[@deenzmartin6695]

HELL YEAH

[@madrabbit4916]

I'm a simple man, I see Japan v-logs... I put like and follow :D

[@somemale]

You being able to get your phone back is the same if you lose your wallet. People have culture and respect there. That’s how you can also rest assure that the sauce has only been dipped in once.

[@zanetravel]

Fair point 😂

[@wilburwood8261]

Unfortunately, things have been deteriorating here in Japan. You should check keyword "sushi terrorism". You will find that some people do some unethical things at restaurants so unacceptable that they take such customers to court these days. It is just an example, it also happens at ramen shops and other chain restaurants as well.

[@juusssttteverything4110]

I wish I would’ve watched your videos earlier now I already went to Japan 🇯🇵 in February

[@daisukesato8296]

"Ameyoko(Ameya Yokocho)" is origin comes from the fact of past, there were many stores(ya) that sold candy(Ame) along this alley(Yokocho).

[@user-fl7co9ej3p]

セガサターン懐かしいですね若い頃良くやってました、プレステ２は無かったですか？しかし、お酒強いですねw

[@dragonzord6615]

I'd say any restaurant that has someone out front yelling for customers to come in, is going to be complete shit. If you need to entice customers to come in, then you're doing something wrong.

[@htsnt8194]

Ameyoko stands for Ameya Yokocho. Ameya(飴屋) means candy shops, Yokocho(横丁) means side street. After WWII, there were many candy shops on this street as the black markets. The street name comes from those days remains.

[@OnceUponADoctor]

Just like you said you’ll get a headache lol I’m a straight or neat whisky drinker moderately. I got a headache after I had a little bit of whisky in Japan so I’m not drinking a lot the rest of my trip. Not even when eating. I’ve just been getting water. 30 days left and I could definitely go without it but I need to try some highballs because that’s so ‘Japan.’

[@alvinantonio8033]

Been to Ameyoko Shopping Center but only found myself there in less than 1 hour. Tsukiji Market was a lot more fun IMHO. Safe travels.

[@LoveMusic-kt7cc]

まさかのアメ横上陸😄私は生まれてからずっと東京に住んでいますが、新しいスポットはどこも似たような感じであまり好きではありません。アメ横は古い日本がそのまま現代に続いているようで、とても楽しくて好きな街です。たまに「大統領」という居酒屋で飲みます。次のビデオも楽しみにしていますね😉

[@Natural_Infinity]

you need to know that izakaya in japan will always have table charges (they usually give you free appetizer/snack to make up for it) so u'll tend to pay more than just the drink and the price of the snack

[@mandyriles452]

Have you been to golden Gai in Shinjuku?

[@karakkaze]

I wanted to explain what "numbness" in the menu meant. There is a kind of Chinese pepper called Huajiaon(the spice that you said you never tasted in your life), which is served with the pork bowl/dish you had. Putting this pepper makes your tongue numb.Therefore, it is called "numbness". From what I could see, the menu did not explain this. in Japanese, it called Shibire Don/Zara and its literal translation is numbness bowl/plate but it fails to provide the context. In Japanese menu, it provides a bit better context.

[@Alexsdam]

The appetizers you get in Izakayas are mandatory in Japan. It's basically seating money like some other countries do but you get an appetizer in return. I've probably had tens of em last year and didn't like any of them haha. It's basically to avoid having people occupy a seat in small places like Izakayas with just a water.

[@somemale]

23:05 Hurley from Lost.

[@SZ-rz8hj]

Chicken carriage LOL its driving me crazy

[@Moemuntz]

It’s always pachinko 😂 been there

[@Its-Kat_]

The powder on the side was numbing pepper, you're supposed to put onto the meat.

[@daralyn3424]

What currency conversion app do you use?

[@user-xl4ub4kz2n]

Ueno has many stores from Asian countries. This is an area where many Asian people live. It's similar to Queens, New York.

[@meyomix2816]

to my knowledge americans can stay for 90 days without a visa. might need to extend ur stay these vids are great

[@eddieneyman4035]

Awesome vids Zane, hope you meet a cute girl in Japan!

[@user-zp8lo6qs9w]

I found your videos while searching for good videos to learn English. Now, I love your videos! It's too bad that you had a bad experience at that izakaya, but I'm glad and relieved you eventually enjoyed Ameyoko. Dipping sauce for Kushikatsu is very popular, especially in Osaka, but I understand your opinion. It's good and goes well with Katsu, but I think the taste isn't particularly special. I don't know if you're still in Japan, but I hope you come back to Japan again soon! If you love eating, I'd like you to visit Fukuoka, although I don't live there. 😂 It's famous for food, and I'd recommend you try Hakata Ramen (a type of Tonkotsu Ramen) and Motsu nabe (an offal hotpot). And if possible, I'd like you to visit the countryside in Japan. Each area has beautiful natural spots and delicious local foods. However, there's not much public transportation, so it might be a bit challenging to travel around in a short time. Thank you for this video! I look forward to your next videos!

[@dragonzord6615]

If this is you learning english, you are doing absolutely excellently! What you wrote was perfect english.

[@user-zp8lo6qs9w]

@@dragonzord6615 Thanks!

[@dahaitang2051]

good

[@mariaperea9949]

👍👍

[@Oomo2668]

8:38 It is very difficult to choose an izakaya in Japan.😂There are many izakayas, and the quality varies widely. One criterion I follow is to avoid izakayas that have store clerks calling out to customers outside the store. The lower the quality and the fewer customers an izakaya has, the more likely it is that they are calling out to people walking around the street outside the store. You may also need to be careful of izakayas where the clerks are looking for customers not only in front of the store but also in other places. This is because in Japan, it would be a crime to lure customers to an izakaya far away from the store. A store that has so few customers that it has to resort to illegal acts cannot be considered high quality. I hope this will be a hint for tourists when choosing an izakaya.

[@user-lx3uc7mc4b]

26:35 99,000 yen ones are limited edition that were only available in Club Nintendo.

[@zanetravel]

Ahhh I see

[@Roflcoptorz]

Numbness is when they add Sichuan pepper into it for spice, that sort of pepper gives you a numb feeling in your mouth! Get it a lot in spicy ramen

[@SpiderDice]

Sap-por-oh?? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@chesco711]

That pepper is the numbness :)

[@Hacckyy]

Definitely adding Ameyoko to my Japan Travel List. Thanks!!

[@vladbashak5617]

32:07 bro really just want to watch lebron coat

[@nolisarmiento1719]

I remember walking in an alley on Ameyoko/Okachimachi way back February 2023....it was around 6am Sunday...all the shops and restaurants were still closed...then I saw a huge rat crossed the alley I was walking... : )

[@user-nj3nw7yx8i]

上野のパワーは凄いね😂

[@WhatIsThis-zq4hk]

32:04 bruh lmao

[@EjiBon-cc7ts]

@32.00 Are you allowed to show that?

[@matthewcooper5362]

Pretty sure I passed you in Shinagawa or Tokyo station a week or so ago tried to stop you but was just to busy.

[@vikingdk9150]

I really enjoy your videos, Zane. Thank you! 😃 Especially Japan and South Korea. I’m dreaming of doing some solo travel hopefully within a few years to those countries. Have you tried the ferry between Japan and South Korea? What about Jeju Island - it looks nice 😊 Looking forward to your next video! 😎

[@baplagi4549]

Nice shirt's with McDonald's

[@ghostyyyyyOG]

Don’t knock a fannypack until you try it😂

[@pasaluart]

Hey Zane. Love the content. Just a heads up: As strange as it may sound, you can get sued for defamation for criticizing businesses (leaving a bad review online in any form) even if your statements are completely true. (This is a real issue in Japan, you should look it up). Wish you all the best, keep it up.

[@oneyedthing]

Be careful on the side street food stalls in Ameyoko. There are a few chinese operators there that are notorious of padding your total bill.

[@itsit5984]

Maybe it's good that you didn't get the Yakitori at that restaurant after all! I looked up that restaurant and it's Korean Izakaya, so I guess Yakitori isn't their specialty food. They do seem to have variety of Korean dishes instead. But the reviews I found for that restaurant were pretty much the same as what you were saying, rude service, subpar food, etc etc. For good Korean food, Okubo is the place to go.

[@Verity888]

300 yen is $2 usd bro. You don’t have to tip, get over it

[@WeixDraqz]

Go to coco curry house

[@evadien]

i'm a chopstick guy... but ..but that's not the way to use them 😏🙃

[@daisukesato8296]

The izakaya where the yakitori was slow to arrive is, to be honest, our assessment is pretty low. Sometimes you come across not-so-great izakayas in my country, and we also feel the same feeling about them. I apologize for that. If you can manage to order in Japanese, or are willing to try, I suggest going to a standing style izakaya that only offers a only original language menu. It's an amazing opportunity to witness the authentic excitement of Japan. you can do it and enjoy absolutely.

[@greenrosebluebird]

I really hope you will experience more better Japanese meals and foods.

[@yeashizzo]

Daily Japanese tip 11???? To order something you could point and say kore kudasai. Ko as in call re as in red ku as in coop da as in dark sai as in scythe.

[@DisingenuousComment]

*Ko as in Cold*

[@user-nt2yn8sc4k]

居酒屋好きだねー

[@zoommonkeyclips]

I love the videos but he really has to do surface level research, especially in a very unique culture like Japan However i respect the travel, keep up the good videos zane

[@DisingenuousComment]

I'm Japanese and I think nothing of it. I'm grateful for his interest of Japan and he shows it for actually traveling here and making videos on it. Exploring Japan is part of the fun, some times its more exciting just to throw yourself out there and figure things out on the spot. He's not being disrespectful about it at all, so what's the problem?

[@pangkouxiong1244]

Thank you! I'm getting tired of people calling him "disrespectful". People online just expect everyone to be so oh so perfect.

[@TheKingOfBeans]

The idea that he “needs to do research” because he pronounced a couple of Japanese words wrong is fucking hilarious. What an absolute nerd comment, you should be embarrassed 😂

[@wilburwood8261]

@@DisingenuousComment そうだな

[@moipa808]

中学から大学まで英語勉強したはずだけどザネちゃんが何言ってるか分からん😅

[@nononono3421]

One suggestion, instead of pointing with your finger, point with your hand; it’s clearer to people that you are explaining something if doing that, and not pointing at someone.

[@yh2979]

You can’t expect good service anymore because servers are usually immigrants or non-Japanese students, especially in Tokyo.

[@fellah4730]

you might want to cut out what's at the 32 minute marker, nsfw

[@DisingenuousComment]

unfortunate with that shit izakaya. There are a few places like that especially in old drinking areas, and I usually know how to avoid those but I won't get into it. The pepper you got with that pork bowl was most likely sansho pepper. I used to live close to Ueno so it was nice to see that area. You could probably resell those sega saturns for at least 3-5x the price in America lol

[@annietep6543]

can you go easy on your camera. it too dizzy

[@TheKingOfBeans]

wtf

[@Chris-fb8jg]

I wouldn't recommend anyone to write bad review for anyone if something not that good just leave it and not post anything of it and other people soon find out also and and if someone not that great always then they never get repeating customers and won't earn as much they will find out the hard way

[@dragonzord6615]

It sounds like you don't understand the point of reviews...

[@Chris-fb8jg]

@@dragonzord6615 oh yes I understand it alright. Its not about ruining a business. It wil get ruined on its own if it doesn't maintain itself but you should let people decide on their own what is best because it's all about the experience we take good and bad. We can look at the bad things and try to be better ourselves. If I would leave no review for a business then they have less reviews than compare to someone who has alot of good ones. It's all about being kind in this world and not be so nasty and leave bad reviews it's really unnecessary. It's known that the people who think of the negative things and write negative things are the ones who are unhappy with themselves and life. It's better to think positive. so again I only believe in 5 stars and 1 star and anything with 1 star doesn't get any review at all I don't even think about going online waste of time I just carry on doing something eles

[@dragonzord6615]

@@Chris-fb8jg Leaving a negative review isn't 'nasty'... You do not understand the point of reviews. Let me explain it for you. The point of reviews are so consumers can figure out ahead of time what kind of service and food they can expect at a business. If we go by your system of only leaving good reviews, then the potential customers will think 'this place is great!' when in fact, it isn't, because people like you think leaving a negative review and being honest is 'nasty', costing the potential customers both their money and their time.

[@Chris-fb8jg]

@@dragonzord6615 think whatever you like I cant change thst everyone has there own opinions not everyone thinks the way you do I don't believe in leaving negative feedback it's not good for the business as well as your own mental health I don't need to explain it everyone has there own thoughts and opinions

[@Chris-fb8jg]

@@dragonzord6615 I don't think you understand It at all. Think about it man All the reviews I place which is excellent is basically good to me I don't expect most places be perfect cos nothing is perfect but so I expect people only human and sometimes people have bad days we only human so I look at between that as long as I'm happy with the price For example if a place is very cheap it's not going to be the best of the best so I expect it to be what you pay for. If I not happy with a place then I don't leave anything at all But can't change people out there ofcourse everyone different so this is who I am and it's what will happen forever

[@roro2k]

Ameyoko izakaya are almost all overpriced tourist traps.

[@roro2k]

If you go a couple blocks over, it's actually better

[@roro2k]

My general rule is to stay away from places that say English Menu!!!

[@damienyuen7718]

Some places in Japan don't like to serve foreigners. But hey live and let live. No need to write a bad review. Just move on and go where they treat you better.

[@livieparis909]

They had an english menu???? Some places are just shit

[@adolfoortega1053]

From Mexico to Dominican Republic and now in Japan???? What are you smokin???? I don’t agree, just kiddin man, If you ever come around Cancun contact me, Bye 👊🏾

[@trevorm9767]

Dude I can’t hear it again in your videos it’s driving me nuts. Chicken karaage, It’s “Ka-ra-gay” not carriage…

[@ArmandoJF33]

Honestly, Zane doing no research is starting to show his ignorance for other cultures.

[@zoommonkeyclips]

I love the videos but he really has to do surface level research, especially in a very unique culture like Japan

[@pangkouxiong1244]

I don't hear "carriage". I think you people are being too nitpicky. No matter how much research you do, it's never going to be enough. Other people just cut it out. If you want to watch overly edited vlogs, this isn't for you.

[@AdamDjanfarIdaroussiBbss-kr3ml]

Dude why u guys freaking out its just a pronunciation,if you go to any contry,ur bound to get some words wrong so suck it up and go cry about it to ur mommy

[@pastense]

He prollie has more stamps on his passport than any of ya’ll! I mean, yeah, it’s pretty cringe to mispronounce ‘karaage’. But at least he’s not a bad tourist. He’s a perfect tourist imo. No better way to get past cultural ignorance than to dive into uncharted territory.