Oh, this is such a blast! The music and atmosphere of the first stop is so whimsical like a hidden garden. The 2nd stop has you exercising for the burn! Oh baby, watch yourself! The third stop, bring it on! The music and the beautiful face of Shizuka is so alive! Man, I would like to grow in Japan for some time...🌹
Great video Shizuka! I love desserts especially when they're from Japan. And I love your walking tours around quaint places like this. Though Tokyo is a fun place to visit, I'd rather visit Koenji because of what the vibe looks like. Too funny on blowing the dessert before you took a bite. That was cute! 😅
You were close with the pronunciation of “stroopwafel”! It is Dutch though, not German. But that’s okay! I can’t speak German as a Dutchie, but German and Dutch are pretty close according to many people! So no worries you got the country wrong. It was cool how close you were with the pronunciation ☺️. I love that you knew the trick of putting the stroopwafel on top of a hot drink! Not everyone is aware of this. It makes the stroopwafel so much more delicious!
@@ShizukaAnderson No, not embarrassing at all! We’re neighboring countries after all. And the Netherlands is such a tiny country. Now I feel bad for pointing it out. It is so cool they had them there though, all the way over in Japan! And thank you and the team for this wonderful episode! I liked the café’s and foods so much! So many hidden gems!
Another area to explore when we return....thanks for the recommendations..love cakey type doughnuts.. We bought a packet of plain soy milk doughnuts from Kinokuniya supermarket in Shibuya Sky.. It was really affordable and so good with relatively long expiry date
@@ShizukaAnderson I truly don't doubt that! It's a great looking place! While I'd like to visit Japan, I doubt it's going to happen. So, I'm going to have to visit it through you. Please keep up the great work!
Really amazing spots for some original relaxing time. i'll visit before going home next week. Thanks a lot for the insight. Always appreciate your valuable taste for these kind of places. 🙌
Today's video was so amazing. Really loved the restaurants you visited, the first restaurant was so interesting ✨😍so aesthetic! Thank you so much for another wonderful video, love Shizuka-san 💖 God bless and hope everyone have a nice day ❤
Hi Shizuka, have you guys ever done videos with restaurants that are also live music venues? Also I really liked this video, the first place kinda reminds me of those lo-fi/jazz RUclips videos that uses drawn cafe stills for the whole thing.
We haven’t! But I actually used to sing at some live houses/jazz bars so that might be fun to do if we find one with good food! Thanks for the suggestion! :)
While I wouldn't necessarily call it my favorite episode of Japan by Food or describe it as amazing and surprising but it was nice and simple. It's also nice to know there is a corner in Tokyo with many vintage thematic cafes and second-hand stores. I like the vibe. 😉😉
You are so natural and engaging in your demeanor Shizuka, honestly I LOL when you blew on the orange chocolate pound cake too, then you questioned your reaction, "why am I blowing on this, ...." 😂🥰 I hope you didn't burn your mouth too much, btw, I enjoyed this video, what an original and unusual concept these out-of-the-way cafes and eateries are, really quaint!!
For two years I used to live exactly on the middle-point between Nakano and Koenji JR station, 5 mins walk to the right of my door ? Koenji station. 5 mins to the left? Nakano station! Lovd this video seeing Koenji again. It's a really nice little part of Tokyo. Loved listening to the buskers under the station's tunnel as well, esp on a rainy night that was such a vibe to get a can of hot coffee and enjoy some live music. Re: Stroopwafel; I always bring Stroopwafels from Holland whenever I go back to Tokyo to visit my friends. That's actually the pro local Dutch way to eat a stroopwafel, funny they knew about it :-D
Shinzuka with all the problem in the world. You bring me joy watching your videos. I wish people smile more in the world, also loving simplier things in the world.
Omg, I could just feel your enthusiasm from watching your video, Shizuka. How you manage to find these gems that would be easily overlooked by the average person is really beyond my imagination. Thank you for taking the time to find these places and bringing them to the forefront of Japanese daily life.
so many hidden treasures, I want to explore all these magical wonderlands, the Hot Chocolate and Earl Grey sounds so goood, I think it could go with all the delicious food showed here
Japanese coin laundries are super aesthetic, i did my laundry once while on holiday in a coin laundry on a rainy day in Osaka, it felt oddly chilled out😂
Hi Shizuka, this was an awesome tour of hip and hidden places! As much as I've enjoyed seeing your travels in the beautiful countryside it is even better to be able to experience a more urban and artistic setting...it seems more like your style!
The cafes were amazing Shizuka! And I never knew doku shokukan means reading room. I've learned so much Japanese from you than my Japanese classes in Los Angeles. Thanks again Shizuka!
Oh wow, I’m so glad you find it useful for learning Japanese! 😍 Just for your reference, the words are actually “dokusho-kan”! “Dokusho” means “reading” and “kan” means “building” 😊
@@davidinouye2606 Don’t be sorry about a mistake! I just meant to help your for learning purposes 😆 I’m glad you’ve picked up a lot from our videos!! ❤️
The name of the channel is Japan by Food so it doesn’t really make sense to go to Europe. 😅 It’s also meant to be for people who want to discover new places in Japan so it’s useful for some people! But, who knows, maybe one day we’ll make a new channel called Europe by Food! 😆
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Hello. Spring is here....yes. Interesting cafes and bars....who knew Japan was so cool given it's tradition.
Thanks for visiting
Oh, this is such a blast! The music and atmosphere of the first stop is so whimsical like a hidden garden. The 2nd stop has you exercising for the burn! Oh baby, watch yourself! The third stop, bring it on! The music and the beautiful face of Shizuka is so alive! Man, I would like to grow in Japan for some time...🌹
Thank you so much for the comment!
Had donuts at floresta too, liked the matcha one, would love to visit one of the cafés!
Thanks for the comment!
Shizuka going retro 😊
Lived in Koenji for 2 years and loved the place. There was an owl cafe not too far from the doughnut store - wonder if it's still there...
Thanks for your comment!
Great video Shizuka! I love desserts especially when they're from Japan. And I love your walking tours around quaint places like this. Though Tokyo is a fun place to visit, I'd rather visit Koenji because of what the vibe looks like. Too funny on blowing the dessert before you took a bite. That was cute! 😅
Thanks for the feedback!
Those were some amazing cafes!🤩 Looking forward to my trip to Japan in May, gonna check those cafes out when I'm around in Tokyo!!
Nice! Have a great time in Tokyo!
That drawer is AWESOME and quite unexpected!
Yes that was a big highlight!
Man, I love Japan. The culture, the food and the scenery are all beautiful.
Yesss!
I want sushi socks!
I'm surprised you're not engaged or married. 😅
You were close with the pronunciation of “stroopwafel”! It is Dutch though, not German. But that’s okay! I can’t speak German as a Dutchie, but German and Dutch are pretty close according to many people! So no worries you got the country wrong. It was cool how close you were with the pronunciation ☺️. I love that you knew the trick of putting the stroopwafel on top of a hot drink! Not everyone is aware of this. It makes the stroopwafel so much more delicious!
Good to know, thanks!
It’s Dutch!! Oh my goodness, what an embarrassing mistake😅 thank you for pointing that out! 😆
@@ShizukaAnderson No, not embarrassing at all! We’re neighboring countries after all. And the Netherlands is such a tiny country. Now I feel bad for pointing it out. It is so cool they had them there though, all the way over in Japan! And thank you and the team for this wonderful episode! I liked the café’s and foods so much! So many hidden gems!
Haha! You stole my comment! And indeed, wasn’t expecting to see them sell stroopwafels there!
Another area to explore when we return....thanks for the recommendations..love cakey type doughnuts.. We bought a packet of plain soy milk doughnuts from Kinokuniya supermarket in Shibuya Sky.. It was really affordable and so good with relatively long expiry date
You're very welcome!
しずかさん、ついに高円寺にきたのですね、私が高校生のときによく通った街です。なつかしいです。
Can’t wait to eventually experience some of these places personally! Arigatougozaimasu for the video! 🙂
You should!
When Shizuka blew the cake I was nearly on the floor!!!!😂✌🏻
Haha
Shizuka these cafes are so quaint, they are original and very unique. I really enjoyed this visit.
Glad you liked it!!
One day I will make my way to Japan and it’s because of your videos
We're glad to hear that!
That 1st place blows me away!
Me, a book & a cup of chocolate tea.
That, I really want to do!
Keep up the great work Shizuka!
Thank you so much!! I really loved it as well! Beware, it’s apparently very popular so it’s supposedly very hard to get a seat! 😅
@@ShizukaAnderson I truly don't doubt that!
It's a great looking place!
While I'd like to visit Japan, I doubt it's going to happen.
So, I'm going to have to visit it through you.
Please keep up the great work!
Thank you! Will do!
You always find some secret place in Japan.
We're dedicated to finding cool places for you to enjoy!
Best ... video ... ever!!! 👍❤
Thank you so much!
@japanbyfood Wait. How did she bring the extra hot bowl of Curry Doria up those steep stairs???
Pure talent!
Hi shizhuka i enjoy your vlog the different food and the places it’s like im in japan .. from san diego, ca usa ❤️
Glad to hear that, thank you!
The cutest donuts in the world!
Yasss
please don't burn your tongue again. I love that 1st reading room you went to, it looks so relaxing.
It is indeed very relaxing!
WoW! These cafe shops are amazing, everything about this video is great! From the host to the production. Subscribed! Looking forward to more :)
Thanks for the sub! The atmosphere is magical yes!
I'm surprised she didnt say "donut forget to subscribe "
That would have been a very Shizuka thing to do right?!
Really amazing spots for some original relaxing time. i'll visit before going home next week. Thanks a lot for the insight. Always appreciate your valuable taste for these kind of places. 🙌
Glad you liked it!
8:50 such a dork lol 🥰
😍😍
Stroopwafels.. German?! Shizuka, please correct this mistake!! All your Dutch fans will be livid until you do 😂😉
1:49, disappointed.. You really called the Dutch stroopwafel German. The [oo] part is pronounced as the O from 'It's nine [o]'clock'.
Stroopwafels are actually from Netherlands not Germany, they are so yummy with espresso or even a warm matcha latte *ੈ✩‧₊˚
My mistake!! I don’t know why I always thought they were from Germany! 😅 I will remember they are Dutch from now on haha ❤️
Thanks, good to know!
Today's video was so amazing. Really loved the restaurants you visited, the first restaurant was so interesting ✨😍so aesthetic! Thank you so much for another wonderful video, love Shizuka-san 💖 God bless and hope everyone have a nice day ❤
Thank you for the feedback!
Cant call a Stroopwafel German…it hurts my Dutch heart…can’t wait to go back to Koenji tho!
thanks for a timely recommendation ✈on my way 🎌
Have fun in Japan!!
Hi Shizuka, have you guys ever done videos with restaurants that are also live music venues? Also I really liked this video, the first place kinda reminds me of those lo-fi/jazz RUclips videos that uses drawn cafe stills for the whole thing.
We haven’t! But I actually used to sing at some live houses/jazz bars so that might be fun to do if we find one with good food! Thanks for the suggestion! :)
it's like i can hear lofi music everytime at the caffee
Yes that's the vibe!
Shizuka killing the cat donuts
Haha
i need that pound cake and donuts in my life ❤❤
We all do!!
the silence at 8:53 was comedy gold hahaha
Haha!
Oh, I wish this was uploaded before I returned from Japan. That first cafe is so amazing. Adding it to my bucket list for 2024...
Yeah next time then!
I feel so relaxed by Relaxed-Shizuka.
That was our goal!
@4:55 “ close” instead of “ closed” 😂 don’t know why, but a lot of Asian restaurants make that mistake.
I know hahaha. I swear I see it almost 100% of the time at stores in Japan so I pretty much just overlook it now. 😂
@@ShizukaAnderson I’m Vietnamese and I get a little embarrassed when I see Vietnamese restaurants with signs like that .
@@clifforddang5947 😆
Love Koeji area not too much Tourists ... and Love your video !!! lool
So true!
@@JapanbyFood and Kawaii Girl u re ... lool
Great episode, so many cool little places
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh yeah, who was the person photographing you at the donut shop? Was it the owner?
I need one of those donuts!!!
We all do!
I want to join. Joan Nagase Manchester UK
Shizukaaaaaaa
While I wouldn't necessarily call it my favorite episode of Japan by Food or describe it as amazing and surprising but it was nice and simple. It's also nice to know there is a corner in Tokyo with many vintage thematic cafes and second-hand stores. I like the vibe. 😉😉
Thanks for the feedback!
You are so natural and engaging in your demeanor Shizuka, honestly I LOL when you blew on the orange chocolate pound cake too, then you questioned your reaction, "why am I blowing on this, ...." 😂🥰 I hope you didn't burn your mouth too much, btw, I enjoyed this video, what an original and unusual concept these out-of-the-way cafes and eateries are, really quaint!!
Thanks!!
When you do research about Koenji and find a video from JapanByFood: winning! I love Shizuka snacking through town ❤
Make sure to visit the cafes! They are unforgettable!
Awesome, we love your videos 🎉
Glad you like them!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋
Thanks for the comment!
Nice vibe cafe
So cosy yeah!
love your outfit, Shizuka!
For two years I used to live exactly on the middle-point between Nakano and Koenji JR station, 5 mins walk to the right of my door ? Koenji station. 5 mins to the left? Nakano station!
Lovd this video seeing Koenji again. It's a really nice little part of Tokyo. Loved listening to the buskers under the station's tunnel as well, esp on a rainy night that was such a vibe to get a can of hot coffee and enjoy some live music.
Re: Stroopwafel; I always bring Stroopwafels from Holland whenever I go back to Tokyo to visit my friends. That's actually the pro local Dutch way to eat a stroopwafel, funny they knew about it :-D
Thank you for your comment! Yes this neighbourhood is truly special!!
Hi Shizzy!!!
Hello there!
Very Cool
Thanks!
Love from Bangladesh
Shinzuka with all the problem in the world. You bring me joy watching your videos. I wish people smile more in the world, also loving simplier things in the world.
You are so kind!
Omg, I could just feel your enthusiasm from watching your video, Shizuka. How you manage to find these gems that would be easily overlooked by the average person is really beyond my imagination. Thank you for taking the time to find these places and bringing them to the forefront of Japanese daily life.
Thank you very much!
She doesn't find the places the producers find them and Shizzy just films there.
What a charming video. Great job. The doughnuts looked great.
Thanks so much!
so many hidden treasures, I want to explore all these magical wonderlands, the Hot Chocolate and Earl Grey sounds so goood, I think it could go with all the delicious food showed here
You should yes!!
Japanese coin laundries are super aesthetic, i did my laundry once while on holiday in a coin laundry on a rainy day in Osaka, it felt oddly chilled out😂
We agree! Super chill vibes!
Visita o Brasil 😊
Hi Shizuka, this was an awesome tour of hip and hidden places! As much as I've enjoyed seeing your travels in the beautiful countryside it is even better to be able to experience a more urban and artistic setting...it seems more like your style!
Thank you very much!
The cafes were amazing Shizuka! And I never knew doku shokukan means reading room. I've learned so much Japanese from you than my Japanese classes in Los Angeles. Thanks again Shizuka!
Oh wow, I’m so glad you find it useful for learning Japanese! 😍 Just for your reference, the words are actually “dokusho-kan”! “Dokusho” means “reading” and “kan” means “building” 😊
Glad you enjoyed!
@@ShizukaAnderson oh wow, sorry I made a mistake Shizuka!😊 But from your videos I’ve learned to speak conversational Japanese. Thanks again always!😄
@@davidinouye2606 Don’t be sorry about a mistake! I just meant to help your for learning purposes 😆 I’m glad you’ve picked up a lot from our videos!! ❤️
@@ShizukaAnderson Thank you again Shizuka! You're so sweet!
Saving this the next time I visit Japan!
Yes you should definitely take a look!
Aaaaamazing👌👌👌👌🤩
Thanks!
Can‘t you do sone videos in Europe, the adventure level of Jp is about 0. It hurts me seeing you pretending thst this stuff is interesting 😆
The name of the channel is Japan by Food so it doesn’t really make sense to go to Europe. 😅 It’s also meant to be for people who want to discover new places in Japan so it’s useful for some people! But, who knows, maybe one day we’ll make a new channel called Europe by Food! 😆
We respect your opinion but we don't agree at all.
What a lovely vintage style cafes!!!
Yes we love it!
i love Shizuka 😍
PS i want curry now 🤣