I've heard that traditional shotengai shopping streets are dying off in Japan due to the influx of big box discount retailers. I'd love to see a regular series highlighting the unique charm of Mom n' Pop shotengai shops in different neighborhoods!
This really feels like a classic Junk Food Japan episode. Going store to store trying all kinds of street food. And a wild Minoru Suzuki appears at 12:33 !!!!
I have a friend who has a great craft beer place right there. Tokyo Ale works totally worth dropping in for some of the whiskey wings they offer apart from the beers
I'm finally back home and totally missed this area. I missed a lot of areas since we didn't have that much time. You're giving me ideas for next time though!
I've been to Japan 7 times and, I'm disappointed to say, I've never tried oden. This video just made me want to hop on an aeroplane to Tokyo and make the first item on my itinerary be eat some!! 😂
Junk food Japan is back to its best. I haven’t given an episode rating for a while. Today’s junk food rating is 10/10. I gotta hit that bagel spot. I miss New York 😅
There's countless number of local 'shotengai' shopping street like this found right in front of residential area train station not far from central Tokyo. Togoshi Ginza, Yanaka Ginza, Sugamo Jizo-dori, Kichijoji SUNROAD....
I live down the street from that area and I've tried New York Bagel, Abechan and Kinokuniya. There are also a couple of great/cheap yaoyas that are away from the main Azabujuban area that I go to. I'll have to try the Curry Pan place.
Seeing the Bagel, how about making an episode about foreign food in Japan. There are many places where chefs went our in the world to bring back another cuisine, then took the best of japanese mentality and smashed all together to create something completely unique.
@@JunkFoodJapan I'm not surprised. Most Japanese people I talked to either have never been, or went there once. The drinking street there is also supposed to be really good too.
I’d love to see a different style of video from you. You’re doing that algorithm friendly react to trendy food thing and an awful lot of people already occupy that space. ( you do it really well and you’re fantastic on camera by the way ) I feel like you’re overlooking your super power though! You’ve basically spend your whole adult life in Japan, you’ve gained a whole of experience and stories from that. I’m sure you’re also a pillar of the community over there running a gym and you have a lot of Japanese friends. I feel like you should be doing long form conversational type stuff with guests over food or drinks. Especially with home cooking, I can’t think of any western RUclipsr that’s hanging out with locals in their homes eating home cooked meals. It would be a great niche and would make for really good videos.
@@JunkFoodJapan just discovered the other channel last night. You would be so good at that kind of podcast content but over food. Something Anthony Bourdain-esque. By the way, I’m heading back out to Japan in October and coincidentally a friend of mine is also going for the first time to train. Think he’s getting his black belt (something about Shodan and teaching up to 4th kyu?) Anyway he knows very little about Japan so I’ve been filling him in, it occurred me to when I typed that last night that he might have heard of you so I asked. “Oh yeah, kick city. Guy could cut down a tree with his low kick” He was saying one of his training mates studied you and styled his low kick from yours. He had no idea you had a food channel so I’ve sent him over for research.
@@JunkFoodJapan that would be really cool! He would love that. I’ll shoot you a DM closer to the date. Think we are meeting up towards the end of his training around the 19th of October, thanks!
Definitely visiting Azabujuban when me and my family go to Japan this June, I wonder if you can list the places you visited? Even in Japanese is fine. Cheers.
Are there any parks in the area where you can sit down to eat? Seems a lot of these places are takeout only and I don't want the food to cool on the way back to the hotel. Would love to see more shotengai vids. The big ticket shopping centers are great, but nothing beats finding hidden gems when travelling.
Hmmm 🤔 not really but you could sit down inside the Shotengai or cross the street from where the Tully’s coffee shop is. There’s a fountain and a small park
LoL 😂 I can’t eat a whole lot of food anymore. I did Steak challenge with Champs kitchen and Wanko with Ryotaro check out the videos on the channel TOMODACHI
If you ever do a deep dive for bread, try to find a store that has German style bread. When it comes to Yakitori I don't like all variants. Cartelage probably the least and also not a fan of heart.
It's crazy how affordable it is to get some food in Japan. Even though they are expensive on other things like renting, you can get a really good meal almost anywhere.
It was a new camera and we had issues with it, not to worry. More better content will be forthcoming. Feel free to hang around for more food stories TOMODACHI
We are doing our best but that new camera has been giving us some serious trouble! Don’t worry we have fixed it and better quality content will be coming soon TOMODACHI
This was one of the first video my wife and I made as a team. And yes the auto focus was not set it was really a great learning curve. So thank you for actually watching it
Bruh........................................ Azabu is central yes, it's easy to find yes, but it's still very quiet relatively speaking. Pushing this video like Azabu is full of tiktok grabs is kinda dirty, no?? It's just not... and the spots u & I know shouldn't be :|
I didn’t know I was trying to push it as TikTok bait ? It was a walk about basically and we just had fun experimenting with the new Camera and working as a team. Hope you can enjoy our content in the future as well?
Who's doing your camera work Samurai ? Its really really dark & wobbly and you're not even in focus ☹️ Even a $5 Temu plastic cage frame would help make it more steady ! It's painfully obvious the camera person has absolutely no idea what they're doing ☹️ There's got to be someone from the Trash Taste tech squad who can help train you with camera work ? At least the audio is ok and the editing is always spot on, but OMG This was painful to watch, you deserve better than this to help your channel succeed Nic ☹️ If it's Angela doing the camera work, I apologize for my harsh words. I'm a retired TV cameraman and watching RUclips is sometimes VERY frustrating. I'm only trying to help raise the channel up as these videos are permanent and the poor camera skills reflect badly on Nic.
It’s ok. I don’t mind the hard truth. It was the first time for us to film with that camera and it was a learning experience for sure. The content was good enough to make a video so I did what I could with the footage. Some scenes had to be retaken the next day. But I feel it came together well. And yes Angela was filming and she has been filming for some time now, it’s a team effort. Our goal is to be self sufficient team and get 100,000 subscribers. And we are learning so much each time we create content. Upwards and onward it is isn’t it?
I love these street foods video 😋
Us too!
I've heard that traditional shotengai shopping streets are dying off in Japan due to the influx of big box discount retailers. I'd love to see a regular series highlighting the unique charm of Mom n' Pop shotengai shops in different neighborhoods!
This is totally going to happen
Mom and pop dildo stores were the first to go
Can you please keep it nice?
What a great video!! Loved seeing all the little shops and local treats. From all the "Mmm's" I can tell you enjoyed yourself! 🥰
Yep! You had me at Mmm’s welcome to the channel TOMODACHI
I wish street food like this existed in North America. Most "street food" here is very sweet and not really cheap.
Thank you for all your vids! I am so excited try the stuff you tried, especially the street food in this video!
This really feels like a classic Junk Food Japan episode. Going store to store trying all kinds of street food.
And a wild Minoru Suzuki appears at 12:33 !!!!
Ooooh you called it ! Inthoughtbitbwas a bit cheeky to put that in there but nice call TOMODACHI
Best after work dinner video for the week, good work Nick!
Thank you 🙏 it makes me really happy to read comments like this
Great video. I'd love to do this. I like your idea of a video dedicated to Japanese items.
Great video, I want to explore this area on my next trip! Video suggestion is the alleyway under the train tracks at Yurakucho.
I have a friend who has a great craft beer place right there. Tokyo Ale works totally worth dropping in for some of the whiskey wings they offer apart from the beers
@@JunkFoodJapan Awesome, thanks for the tip! Right up my alley!
I'm finally back home and totally missed this area. I missed a lot of areas since we didn't have that much time. You're giving me ideas for next time though!
And more will come
Awesome post mate....!! Loved it. If you ever visit Sydney, please let me know.
We can’t wait to visit Down Under, something is in the plans for next year for sure 👍 stay tuned TOMODACHI
Thanks for the Edo food history! Super smashing! Gonna ace that japanese history test!
I've been to Japan 7 times and, I'm disappointed to say, I've never tried oden. This video just made me want to hop on an aeroplane to Tokyo and make the first item on my itinerary be eat some!! 😂
Oden is best in the winter for sure but seriously the Daikon is always good
Just 9 minutes in and I have seen so many things I'd love to try. Also, I learned the Japanese word for 'raccoon'. I love this channel! ❤
Thank you ShellyS2060 it’s motivating to read comments like this.
Tanuki is a raccoon dog, unique to Japan and China. Araiguma is raccoon and it's an invasive species in Japan.
What I like about your videos the enthusiasm & good sense of humor period 😊🤗😝 me likey snacks & sweets 🍬
Nice video Nic.....do a video on different places that have takoyaki balls.
LoL you had me at balls
Junk food Japan is back to its best.
I haven’t given an episode rating for a while.
Today’s junk food rating is 10/10.
I gotta hit that bagel spot. I miss New York 😅
Thank you and feel free to keep rating. It motivates me to do more greatness
@@JunkFoodJapan I rate how “junk” the food is. None of that healthy stuff you been showing us. The channel is always 10/10 😉
Really enjoyed this one, thank you Nick :)
You are welcome TOMODACHI FYI its just Nic but thank you for your support
Great video! I've always wondered if they have many vegetarian options in Japan? Sending much happiness from Minnesota.
It’s not a big thing here but there are places around for sure.
Thankfully i saved this video until dinnertime.
Watching this while having dinner is the best strategy xD
Mmm mmm mm
Another awesome video amigo. Next time I'm there I'll buy you a beer!
Sounds like a plan TOMODACHI
There's countless number of local 'shotengai' shopping street like this found right in front of residential area train station not far from central Tokyo. Togoshi Ginza, Yanaka Ginza, Sugamo Jizo-dori, Kichijoji SUNROAD....
All in the road map for future projects
Finally , we really get to see some good junk food served in Japan, MMM, umai 😋🙏. My favorite has always been onigiris and zaru soba
Happy to see you hung around for more food stories
@@JunkFoodJapan 🙏 itadakimasu
Thank you Nic, loves your Junk food contents... how about hottest or spiciest ramen shops? would love to watch your reactions of that hehe
Ooooh I’m not so good with spicy 🌶️ …
I live down the street from that area and I've tried New York Bagel, Abechan and Kinokuniya. There are also a couple of great/cheap yaoyas that are away from the main Azabujuban area that I go to. I'll have to try the Curry Pan place.
They might have closed down…
Seeing the Bagel, how about making an episode about foreign food in Japan. There are many places where chefs went our in the world to bring back another cuisine, then took the best of japanese mentality and smashed all together to create something completely unique.
Sounds like a great idea!
Video suggestion. What about a walking tour through Magome/Tsumago and stopping at various food outlets along the walk?
I’ll put it on the list for sure 👍
The food is at the beginning and end mostly, however there is a nice spot right in the middle for a break
My favourite shopping street was in kita-senju. Not because it was especially good, I just liked the vibe.
I have never been. Might need to investigate
@@JunkFoodJapan I'm not surprised. Most Japanese people I talked to either have never been, or went there once. The drinking street there is also supposed to be really good too.
I’d love to see a different style of video from you. You’re doing that algorithm friendly react to trendy food thing and an awful lot of people already occupy that space. ( you do it really well and you’re fantastic on camera by the way )
I feel like you’re overlooking your super power though!
You’ve basically spend your whole adult life in Japan, you’ve gained a whole of experience and stories from that. I’m sure you’re also a pillar of the community over there running a gym and you have a lot of Japanese friends.
I feel like you should be doing long form conversational type stuff with guests over food or drinks. Especially with home cooking, I can’t think of any western RUclipsr that’s hanging out with locals in their homes eating home cooked meals.
It would be a great niche and would make for really good videos.
You ever checked out my Tokyo Talks podcast ? We did some great shows and had to pause production, but there is some great content there TOMODACHI
@@JunkFoodJapan just discovered the other channel last night. You would be so good at that kind of podcast content but over food. Something Anthony Bourdain-esque.
By the way, I’m heading back out to Japan in October and coincidentally a friend of mine is also going for the first time to train. Think he’s getting his black belt (something about Shodan and teaching up to 4th kyu?)
Anyway he knows very little about Japan so I’ve been filling him in, it occurred me to when I typed that last night that he might have heard of you so I asked.
“Oh yeah, kick city. Guy could cut down a tree with his low kick”
He was saying one of his training mates studied you and styled his low kick from yours.
He had no idea you had a food channel so I’ve sent him over for research.
That is really cool to hear. Let me know if you guys want to swing by my gym Across Fitness in Tokyo while you are here ? Can always DM me
@@JunkFoodJapan that would be really cool! He would love that. I’ll shoot you a DM closer to the date. Think we are meeting up towards the end of his training around the 19th of October, thanks!
Great video. How long did you film for as thats alot of food lol. Forgot to mention bagel shop no cash 😮
Yeah sorry about that. I actually had to cut that scene out as I was flashing my credit card around LOL 😂
Great vid AZABU YA!!!! 👍🏻
Definitely visiting Azabujuban when me and my family go to Japan this June, I wonder if you can list the places you visited? Even in Japanese is fine. Cheers.
小麦の禁断症状 was the curry bread place. Everything else is just around the corner TOMODACHI
I would love for you to visit Aomori and try out the sweets, cakes and cider
Aomori is coming soon… trust me
Read that as Azerbaijan lol
Me too!😂
Same!
Some of Battlefield 3 is set there. That's cool by the way.
Aye
LoL 😂
Are there any parks in the area where you can sit down to eat? Seems a lot of these places are takeout only and I don't want the food to cool on the way back to the hotel.
Would love to see more shotengai vids. The big ticket shopping centers are great, but nothing beats finding hidden gems when travelling.
Most likely there is always a park near a shotengai in Japan. Amishiro park is near this shopping street👍
Hmmm 🤔 not really but you could sit down inside the Shotengai or cross the street from where the Tully’s coffee shop is. There’s a fountain and a small park
Lol that ending blooper 😅 love it
LoL 😂
I would love to see you do a food challenge!
LoL 😂 I can’t eat a whole lot of food anymore. I did Steak challenge with Champs kitchen and Wanko with Ryotaro check out the videos on the channel TOMODACHI
LETS GOOOOOO ANOTHER JUNK FOOD JAPAN VIDEO!!!
BoooooooooM
Nicholas founded the Tansuikabutsu-Kai, also known as karubohaidoratesu-kai
And all you need to join the clan is to proper ITADAKIMASU at a local store
@@JunkFoodJapan 🤣
I dare you LOL
Did I miss the bit where he said the name of the curry pan shop?
小麦の禁断症状
i'm only about 3 minutes in, but that cheese curry pan...😍
It’s soooo good that we had to go back and refilm the whole scene because the first time it was out of focus
Just more of this would be great. Not really a suggestion but I would have wanted more meat and beer.
You sound like a good TOMODACHI!
What's the name of the curry pan place? :S
小麦の禁断症状
That bagel looks divine
Mmm mmm mm
Haha the devils cauldron in that yakitori kitchen😂
Alt kærlighed fra Danmark som altid🇩🇰
Tak skal du have Viking Tomodachi ! Vildt gammel sovs LOL
If you ever do a deep dive for bread, try to find a store that has German style bread.
When it comes to Yakitori I don't like all variants. Cartelage probably the least and also not a fan of heart.
Nic is the best!!!!
Thanks TOMODACHI
It's crazy how affordable it is to get some food in Japan. Even though they are expensive on other things like renting, you can get a really good meal almost anywhere.
You are right. It’s actually quite affordable if you know what you are looking for
for the algo. also, missed you at the cycleathon
Yeah I wanted to cycle too
2 hour wait for taiyaki?!
Nice jacket!
Thanks. I swear every time I wear someone says that
I am here for the Minoru Suzuki cameo! lol🤣
Nice one ! Some TOMODACHI have recognized him just like yourself. That guy is still going strong 💪
@@JunkFoodJapan agreed! I met him a couple of years ago here in Texas and I am traveling to New York to meet him again! Amazing!
Wow it really is a small world
This was an appropriate amount of shouting for this food!
Oishisou!
Mmm mmm mmm 😋
Please stop making me hungry 🥺
ITADAKIMASU
Love junk food in Japan ❤ however what's wrong with the focus ?
It was a new camera and we had issues with it, not to worry. More better content will be forthcoming. Feel free to hang around for more food stories TOMODACHI
This is on my list. How do you cope with the jetlag 😂 we feel like zombies 😂😂😂😂
Just keep drinking
@@JunkFoodJapan I never stopped 😂
I think i found your doppelgänger today who runs a bao bun shop in Dublin 😆
I feel like I need to investigate this
Try saying Azabujuban quickly three times!
I dare you
@@JunkFoodJapan Azabujuban Azabujuban Azabujuban
😂
😂
You need either a new camera that has auto focus or you need a new cameraman. Nevertheless, thanks for sharing your food adventure.
We are doing our best but that new camera has been giving us some serious trouble! Don’t worry we have fixed it and better quality content will be coming soon TOMODACHI
Feed Paul! ❤
Feed Nic?
Feed Chris?
LMFAO 😂 NO don’t feed Chris
Agreed, spare the Yakitori’s fate of entering Chris’ singularity of a stomach :p
Oh i know french, like "AzAbuJUbaN~"
Can you please lower the volume of the sound effect? They always jumpscare me because of how loud they are compared to your voice D:
Fly me out there and i'll show you
Why is he talking so loud like it echoes far away lol😂
an outakes reel!😂
OMG... the stuff I could put together of out takes... maybe one day
Nice beard 🙂
you remind me of jet black
Who? Jack Black ? Or Jet Li ?
What's up with all the super cars? lol
I wanted to showcase old and new and those cars kept coming randomly
How many cuts did it take for you to pronounce Azabujuban at the beginning? 😂
Actually about 20 not kidding… we were having camera issues and had to go back and retake it all
speaks japanese but still says PAAN instead of PAHN
You should've had that liver with fava beans and a nice chianti.
camera guy needs to focus, in many scenes the background is in focus and you are blurred.
Thank you 🙏 Angela was shooting with the new camera and it was quite the experience! Feel free to hang around and see us grow TOMODACHI
As much as I loved your enthusiasm, the video quality + you constantly not in focus was a let down tbh.
This was one of the first video my wife and I made as a team. And yes the auto focus was not set it was really a great learning curve. So thank you for actually watching it
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Your whole video is out of focus lol. Like ur videos but ... What's with the focus 😅
Sorry it was a new camera and we had problems. Don’t worry we fixed it
Bruh........................................ Azabu is central yes, it's easy to find yes, but it's still very quiet relatively speaking. Pushing this video like Azabu is full of tiktok grabs is kinda dirty, no?? It's just not... and the spots u & I know shouldn't be :|
I didn’t know I was trying to push it as TikTok bait ? It was a walk about basically and we just had fun experimenting with the new Camera and working as a team. Hope you can enjoy our content in the future as well?
football not soccer
LoL debatable… in Denmark it’s called fodbold = football
Who's doing your camera work Samurai ? Its really really dark & wobbly and you're not even in focus ☹️
Even a $5 Temu plastic cage frame would help make it more steady !
It's painfully obvious the camera person has absolutely no idea what they're doing ☹️
There's got to be someone from the Trash Taste tech squad who can help train you with camera work ?
At least the audio is ok and the editing is always spot on, but OMG This was painful to watch, you deserve better than this to help your channel succeed Nic ☹️
If it's Angela doing the camera work, I apologize for my harsh words. I'm a retired TV cameraman and watching RUclips is sometimes VERY frustrating. I'm only trying to help raise the channel up as these videos are permanent and the poor camera skills reflect badly on Nic.
Dude, relax and enjoy the ride. It's about passion and happiness, not production value.
It’s ok. I don’t mind the hard truth. It was the first time for us to film with that camera and it was a learning experience for sure. The content was good enough to make a video so I did what I could with the footage. Some scenes had to be retaken the next day. But I feel it came together well.
And yes Angela was filming and she has been filming for some time now, it’s a team effort.
Our goal is to be self sufficient team and get 100,000 subscribers. And we are learning so much each time we create content.
Upwards and onward it is isn’t it?