tokyozebra.com/btc - Watch more of my Japan Behind the Counter videos here tokyozebra.com/merch Help support the channel and get my Tokyo Merch Use my code PAOLO to get $15 off your first Bokksu Japanese snack box! partner.bokksu.com/paolo ...And She's 81 years old
These series make me happy, you've really coined your own style, sounds, and the vibe is really happy. I enjoy this a lot. I know it can be exhausting to produce and find people, but it's insanely better than the office jobs we all have dying inside 😅
Never stop making these videos, even if you end up repeating styles of food, the individual stories of the owners, and cool locations will 100% keep it interesting.
Man this was such a wholesome family business. Nothing but passion and dedication for many years. Especially how happy they look, that's why they're healthy.
it's nice to see the elderly working into their old age and at a safe pace. it's so important to keep doing SOMETHING into your old age. my dad has worked with so many people that retire to live the easy life and as soon as they sit down in front of the tv they are dead in a year or two
We passed this shop when we stayed in an airbnb during one of our Tokyo trips. You can tell by the look of the shop that it's a family run business. We got interested so we bought a few onigiris and they were all so good.
I would definitely be a customer there if I lived in the area! Actually, in my neighborhood (rural, Mie prefecture) there’s a similar shop. But it’s a much smaller operation - just two ladies working out of a corner of the local farmers’ market. Only about 10 choices, but they’re just so much tastier (and bigger) than the ones we can buy at the convenience stores. A must-stop-off point before heading out for a day at the park. (I wish they had eggplant-miso though, that sounds delicious!)
@@DoctorEbot well it’s a small town in a rural area (semi-rural?) so there‘s actually a decent number of people around. (People who care about the quality of their onigiri! 😆 ) Also, i don’t get the feeling it’s meant to be a money-making operation. I mean these ladies are serious about what they do…but I get the feeling they’re doing it to fulfill a community role rather than for personal profit.
Your area sounds like a good place to live! By the way I watched the video on your channel about Ise Grand Shrine. Amazing! You should do a collaboration with Paolo.
Wow, the mother gets up at 3:30 am and starts things off ? That's impressive. It's amazing how you can walk around really early in the morning and it feels relatively safe out there in Japan. I'm glad this shop is doing well with sales. Hope you and Maiko (if she's with you in this shoot) get some much needed rest.
Depuis que je regarde vos vidéos je me rends compte que les japonais sont des gens d un courage d une propreté d une organisation extraordinaires ont tjrs le sourire ne se plaignent jamais sont d une propreté incroyable et d une honnêteté exceptionnelle ici en Europe rien de tel les gens font la gueule du matin au soir se plaignent sans arrêt on doit se méfier de tout et de tt le monde on ne vs arrive pas à la cheville j aimerais vivre chez vous
I travelled the world during my career and Japan was my favourite destination. The people, the culture, the styles, the food, the aesthetics, the history, the architecture, the approach to work/life all enchanted me. This channel brings back many happy memories. Thank you Paolo.
I just started watching these day in the life of Japanese workers show and I can’t get enough. I watched about 12 episodes in 2 days. Very cool show!!!
I love when you ask questions like what hobbies they have and what they do for vacations. It really humanizes the people we see. Keep up the great work!
Imagine paying 1.50 for a delicious treat like this for breakfast, knowing the effort they put into this. I would just pay extra to help them out more cuz it doesnt even hurt. Lovely business
What always impress me about the restaurants in Japan is how clean they are. Simply beautiful. The food always look fresh and clean. He does videos all over this country, and the restaurants big, small, expensive or cheap are just clean,
Onigiri was my favorite go to when studying abroad in Japan. For about 100 yen, it was a quick and cheap meal you can get at a konbini that not only tasted great, but could also work as a breakfast.
We just got back from Japan and loved every moment. We quickly immersed ourselves in their culture and environment. We love how meticulous they are when they work. Quality over anything else. It makes me want to work harder and provide excellent service as they do. Great video, thanks for sharing!
I loved their eggplant miso onigiri! When my family and I visited their store, we couldn't speak much Japanese, but they were very friendly and welcoming!
Hi there Paolo, I'm Asad! fan for a long time, I really enjoy your videos which reflect the beauty of Japanese culture and professionalism and great enthusiasm of those lovely people. Keep inspiring the world, Keep up ur good work. ❤ From Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Another Excellent Video, They just made my "Must Go To List " . I really like that you ask them personal questions about their lives out side of their job. Such a Great touch. Thanks Paolo.
I went to this shop after seeing your video to taste these onigiri! It was so lovely to talk to the family, they’re such kind and humble people :) Thank you Paolo!
What an amazing video, thank you so much for it Paolo. I really love how so many restaurant owners and staff in Japan, are so proud of what they are doing, and offer such amazing quality. No matter if its a cheap restaurant or a luxury restaurant, they are proud of what they are doing, and provide amazing quality, food and service for the clients. Thats very unique to Japan.
I love how much care goes into making sure each one is a high standard of quality. I feel that is something we should do if we are gonna give people food, but it's really inspiring how much time goes into making sure that from start to end it's done right and not cutting corners. High quality Onigiri really puts a big time smile on my face and I love enjoying the best I can find, I'd love to try those!
This is why everything looks so perfect in every video . Only the cleanest, better organized places where everything runs outstandingly well will allow someone to record. An unfiltered version of "Behind the counter" where he just walks into random places would probably be different
I love this kind of eating establishment. I am a chef in Canada and know nothing of this food but I do know that no matter where in the world you go.. Eating in a clean small family owned restaurant or food cart where the locals line up is never ever going to be a bad decision. I always seek out where the locals eat when I travel.. I want to taste what a cultures grandmother cooks for her grandchildren rather than what a 5 star restaurant would serve a guest in a resort.
I am so glad that we got to see their family home as well as that is very rare. It is a wonderful, warm family area where everyone lives together but still with enough space, and where home space is so well utlilised. Thank you and blessings to this fantastic family.
I really love that you put subtitles when talking to the owners/clients/employees, I had to drop my Japanese classes but your videos help me to not forget a word! And also to practice my listening skills 😂❤
I love how much they love their craft, every store you show always puts their heart and soul into their work. Every video you produce in these series is amazing, they also seem so warm and welcoming. Thank you for another fabulous video!
Ahh and another great video from Paolo. And I don't know why, but normally I really really dislike hearing from "the public" in videos ( especially the news ) but somehow the people you ask questions are just nice and pleasant to listen to. And I just knew the the gentlemen at 10:35 would have that sort of tone to his voice from seeing him, he looks and sounds like a man who likes good food and a good laugh, and also 10 years as a customer, I only have 1 shop that I have been loyal to for that long, and the difference between that and others is their excellent customer service
Love these types of videos. Refreshing to see family’s carrying on a business and becoming part of the local life. Especially liked how the shop made a special order for the acupuncturist who then gives out the confections as gifts to his customers.
I love onigiris, which I purchase when I go to Paris as there are no onigiri shops here in Barcelona, but that is not the only reason why I have enjoyed this video so much. The onigiri video is informative and entertaining and Paolo succeeds in showing again how Japanese cooks work in the most dignified way to offer the best dishes. Thank you very much, Paolo.
Most employees interviewed by paolo in this BTC series on why they worked in the shop mostly answers about passion and love of their work, not all about money...thats japanese for you 😊
I love how Japanese can elevate simple ingredients like rice into works of art that you can eat. And they shop local for their ingredients which is what I admire about their logistics. And wow they sure work long hours but have fun doing their job thus low risk for burnout.
Those onigiri looks good! I would definitely want to try the eggplant miso! This is one of my favorite series of videos. It makes us appreciate the daily life of these smaller owners and their work/food.
Hey Paolo! I just wanted to drop by and say a huge thank you for creating such amazing videos. They truly make my day and I love how you showcase Japanese culture in all its glory. The discipline and dedication of the people in Japan is truly inspiring, and watching your videos has been such a wonderful learning experience for me!😊🩷🇯🇵
Excellent episode! Possibly the most mouth watering one, yet! Also their house (what little we saw of it) looks awesome. Love the dark/ reddish wood with white walls...
Wow! My husband and I definitely need to check out the shop when we go to Japan. Thank you so much for interviewing them. They seem like such a beautiful family. oh, and the food looks so good..😊
These dishes are great and the seller is so kind! I was fortunate to meet a food seller who used to travel to various different regions of Japan with his best friend, Ash and he had a special recipe: To make it, carefully create the triangle shape shown in the video. Then inject strawberry jam into the middle and wrap the bottom with seaweed! Now you have a delicious jelly filled donut! 🍩
tokyozebra.com/btc - Watch more of my Japan Behind the Counter videos here
tokyozebra.com/merch Help support the channel and get my Tokyo Merch
Use my code PAOLO to get $15 off your first Bokksu Japanese snack box! partner.bokksu.com/paolo
...And She's 81 years old
These series make me happy, you've really coined your own style, sounds, and the vibe is really happy. I enjoy this a lot. I know it can be exhausting to produce and find people, but it's insanely better than the office jobs we all have dying inside 😅
Gonna comment again, am I stoned or did you forget to translate the old ladies age?
Thanks for adding the age! I scrolled down and saw this as soon as I didn't see the subtitle for it
This series of Japanese occupation video's is wonderful, thank you Paolo 👍😆
@@Bubblepoot He did not translate the lady's age.
The lady is 81? Wow! She’s amazing for keeping up with that routine for so long! Everyone in the shop are sweethearts,loved the energy ✨❤️
I understood the 80 something. Thank you for saying the full number.
@VASU Goyal she said 81. Listen again
@@Walker9268 pretty sure she said "hachi juu ichi"
I was wondering that myself since there was no captions
hachi - 8
juu - tens
ichi - 1
10:07 WOAH! HOLD ON!
The store just slides outwards?! That's amazing! My mind is blown
Never stop making these videos, even if you end up repeating styles of food, the individual stories of the owners, and cool locations will 100% keep it interesting.
Agreeeeeeee !!!!
I actually really like this idea because the thought crossed my mind that at some point he'd cover all bases.
Totally agree!
Yes
Man this was such a wholesome family business. Nothing but passion and dedication for many years. Especially how happy they look, that's why they're healthy.
them adding an english description to every onigiri is so sweet and thoughtful, may they have millions of customers forever!
I just want to give Grandma a big hug. Also her hands could crush steel.
it's nice to see the elderly working into their old age and at a safe pace. it's so important to keep doing SOMETHING into your old age. my dad has worked with so many people that retire to live the easy life and as soon as they sit down in front of the tv they are dead in a year or two
Paolo crying behind that intro smile. No ones that happy at 3:50 AM
We passed this shop when we stayed in an airbnb during one of our Tokyo trips. You can tell by the look of the shop that it's a family run business. We got interested so we bought a few onigiris and they were all so good.
same!! 2 months again! was the airbnb in the same area as the store?
@@samad419 yeah same area. It was just a few meters down the road
@@jaydkaladcamper we might of been in the same airbnb. Honestly after seeing the neighbor, I wouldn't mind living in the area.
I would definitely be a customer there if I lived in the area! Actually, in my neighborhood (rural, Mie prefecture) there’s a similar shop. But it’s a much smaller operation - just two ladies working out of a corner of the local farmers’ market. Only about 10 choices, but they’re just so much tastier (and bigger) than the ones we can buy at the convenience stores. A must-stop-off point before heading out for a day at the park. (I wish they had eggplant-miso though, that sounds delicious!)
If it’s a rural area, are there enough customers to support their business?
@@DoctorEbot well it’s a small town in a rural area (semi-rural?) so there‘s actually a decent number of people around. (People who care about the quality of their onigiri! 😆 )
Also, i don’t get the feeling it’s meant to be a money-making operation. I mean these ladies are serious about what they do…but I get the feeling they’re doing it to fulfill a community role rather than for personal profit.
Your area sounds like a good place to live! By the way I watched the video on your channel about Ise Grand Shrine. Amazing! You should do a collaboration with Paolo.
@@shiromochi-kun ありがとうございます！But I don’t think I’m quite in Paolo’s league, creator-wise. 😅
@@missplainjane3905 ‘konbini’ food is basically good quality, but highly processed and well, I think onigiri made by human hands just tastes better. 😆
Wow, the mother gets up at 3:30 am and starts things off ? That's impressive. It's amazing how you can walk around really early in the morning and it feels relatively safe out there in Japan. I'm glad this shop is doing well with sales. Hope you and Maiko (if she's with you in this shoot) get some much needed rest.
Depuis que je regarde vos vidéos je me rends compte que les japonais sont des gens d un courage d une propreté d une organisation extraordinaires ont tjrs le sourire ne se plaignent jamais sont d une propreté incroyable et d une honnêteté exceptionnelle ici en Europe rien de tel les gens font la gueule du matin au soir se plaignent sans arrêt on doit se méfier de tout et de tt le monde on ne vs arrive pas à la cheville j aimerais vivre chez vous
Paulo I absolutely love the way you ask a question in English and then they respond in Japanese and I read the subtitles ❤❤❤
I travelled the world during my career and Japan was my favourite destination. The people, the culture, the styles, the food, the aesthetics, the history, the architecture, the approach to work/life all enchanted me. This channel brings back many happy memories. Thank you Paolo.
I love how you always include smaller establishments whose stories often go untold, Paolo! 🥰
Honestly, the work ethic is on a different level…!
Onigiri is a staple rice balk whenever you feel the need to just have a quick meal. As always, Paolo delivers the best content on this channel.
I just started watching these day in the life of Japanese workers show and I can’t get enough. I watched about 12 episodes in 2 days. Very cool show!!!
I love when you ask questions like what hobbies they have and what they do for vacations. It really humanizes the people we see. Keep up the great work!
Imagine paying 1.50 for a delicious treat like this for breakfast, knowing the effort they put into this. I would just pay extra to help them out more cuz it doesnt even hurt. Lovely business
What always impress me about the restaurants in Japan is how clean they are. Simply beautiful. The food always look fresh and clean. He does videos all over this country, and the restaurants big, small, expensive or cheap are just clean,
Onigiri was my favorite go to when studying abroad in Japan. For about 100 yen, it was a quick and cheap meal you can get at a konbini that not only tasted great, but could also work as a breakfast.
We just got back from Japan and loved every moment. We quickly immersed ourselves in their culture and environment. We love how meticulous they are when they work. Quality over anything else. It makes me want to work harder and provide excellent service as they do. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Wow, the old lady is so sweet. I’m very excited to visit this place.
I loved their eggplant miso onigiri! When my family and I visited their store, we couldn't speak much Japanese, but they were very friendly and welcoming!
nice dog pfp
Hi there Paolo,
I'm Asad! fan for a long time, I really enjoy your videos which reflect the beauty of Japanese culture and professionalism and great enthusiasm of those lovely people.
Keep inspiring the world, Keep up ur good work.
❤ From Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Another Excellent Video, They just made my "Must Go To List " . I really like that you ask them personal questions about their lives out side of their job. Such a Great touch. Thanks Paolo.
I went to this shop after seeing your video to taste these onigiri! It was so lovely to talk to the family, they’re such kind and humble people :)
Thank you Paolo!
What an amazing video, thank you so much for it Paolo. I really love how so many restaurant owners and staff in Japan, are so proud of what they are doing, and offer such amazing quality. No matter if its a cheap restaurant or a luxury restaurant, they are proud of what they are doing, and provide amazing quality, food and service for the clients. Thats very unique to Japan.
I went to Japan last month and in one week I couldn´t stop eating onigiris, the variety is huge! love this video.
Wow, I think this was my favorite Behind the Counter episode so far! I have so much respect for this family shop, the food looks amazing!
I love how much care goes into making sure each one is a high standard of quality. I feel that is something we should do if we are gonna give people food, but it's really inspiring how much time goes into making sure that from start to end it's done right and not cutting corners. High quality Onigiri really puts a big time smile on my face and I love enjoying the best I can find, I'd love to try those!
Paolo is the only person i've sen have a smile that big after getting up at 3am
Yes! People would run from me because at 3am I am scary zombie hahaha
You are the best.❤ Getting permission to film is not easy in Japan. Keep it up
True. I’ve been (politely) rejected on multiple occasions. 📷
I guess ‘star power’ is a thing.
This is why everything looks so perfect in every video . Only the cleanest, better organized places where everything runs outstandingly well will allow someone to record. An unfiltered version of "Behind the counter" where he just walks into random places would probably be different
@@LuiZ-jy1pi agreed. 😆
I thought it was so incredibly cute that he showed you his camera 🥺 and how he loves Photography too. I wish them the best!
I love this kind of eating establishment. I am a chef in Canada and know nothing of this food but I do know that no matter where in the world you go.. Eating in a clean small family owned restaurant or food cart where the locals line up is never ever going to be a bad decision. I always seek out where the locals eat when I travel.. I want to taste what a cultures grandmother cooks for her grandchildren rather than what a 5 star restaurant would serve a guest in a resort.
I love these family businesses, they are so charming. The mom is an absolute legend, what a trooper. The food looks amazing.
One consistent thing I see in all these videos is the efficiency of work flow in Japan is INSANE
Thank you for sharing this Paolo, it’s a great video and everything looks so delicious! Best wishes to you and the family
Thanks so much
I am so glad that we got to see their family home as well as that is very rare. It is a wonderful, warm family area where everyone lives together but still with enough space, and where home space is so well utlilised. Thank you and blessings to this fantastic family.
I really love that you put subtitles when talking to the owners/clients/employees, I had to drop my Japanese classes but your videos help me to not forget a word! And also to practice my listening skills 😂❤
The 2 weeks I'd been in Japan last May I eat onigiri everyday. It's delicious, filling, cheap and can be eaten anywhere.
I love how much they love their craft, every store you show always puts their heart and soul into their work. Every video you produce in these series is amazing, they also seem so warm and welcoming. Thank you for another fabulous video!
I loove watching these videos where you show the most dedicated workers in Japan of all walks of life
I'm going to tokyo in August and I'm going to definitely walk up at 6am just to go here for the fresh onigiri from these lovely and friendly people.
Have a nice trip! Welcome and be careful with the stupid hot weather 🌡️
How was it?
Did you go?
Was it fun?
Did you try the onigiri?
I enjoyed watching the shop owner, his mother, and employees take such care and make delicious Onigiri. Thank you!
Thank you for a very nice video about a Japanese rice ball shop with over 50 types of rice balls👍
I like it when they have English on the name tag. I will for sure visit if I ever go to Japan again.
So happy that the Day in the Life and Behind the Counter series are back!
Man, i love these mini shops. Thank you Paolo
Please! more videos like this. I rewatch this and the bento shop often.
Your videos are just a mood setter. Sooo calm and pure. Feels like a different environment when watching your videos.
All these family business stories are always a delight to watch and hear about
I never get tired of these videos…individual unique stories
Great video , being in America and seeing some Japanese shops, people and delicious food makes me miss Japan even more.
I looveeee this kind of video tbh. I always come back for this series whenever I can't sleep at night
Ahh and another great video from Paolo.
And I don't know why, but normally I really really dislike hearing from "the public" in videos ( especially the news ) but somehow the people you ask questions are just nice and pleasant to listen to.
And I just knew the the gentlemen at 10:35 would have that sort of tone to his voice from seeing him, he looks and sounds like a man who likes good food and a good laugh, and also 10 years as a customer, I only have 1 shop that I have been loyal to for that long, and the difference between that and others is their excellent customer service
Dude, so awesome. I wish I could go to japan...
Love these types of videos. Refreshing to see family’s carrying on a business and becoming part of the local life. Especially liked how the shop made a special order for the acupuncturist who then gives out the confections as gifts to his customers.
Behind the counter series is an absolute must now in what you're producing! Thanks for another lovely Saturday, Paolo!
海苔はしっとり派です。子供の頃の思い出係数もありますが、冷蔵後で5時間くらい寝かせると美味さ倍増です。生まれ育った（自分を育ててくれた）地元は隣駅の赤羽です。
@@user-ie6uq2ik1t 赤羽と比べたら京都の人の味覚のほうが正しいかもしれません。笑
I love onigiris, which I purchase when I go to Paris as there are no onigiri shops here in Barcelona, but that is not the only reason why I have enjoyed this video so much. The onigiri video is informative and entertaining and Paolo succeeds in showing again how Japanese cooks work in the most dignified way to offer the best dishes. Thank you very much, Paolo.
There is actually a first onigiri shop in Barcelona, which is called OMU, and prices are higher than in Paris or Japan.
I want to hug that beautiful grandma 😍 so happy to work and support family!
I’ve never been to Japan, but I enjoy you showing us around Japan, and how to act if you’ve never been before
Most employees interviewed by paolo in this BTC series on why they worked in the shop mostly answers about passion and love of their work, not all about money...thats japanese for you 😊
Watching your "Behind the Counter" series always makes me super hungry!
eating while watching his videos is one of my favorite things to do! thank you paolo!!
Always love Behind the Counter videos. 😭♥
I love how Japanese can elevate simple ingredients like rice into works of art that you can eat. And they shop local for their ingredients which is what I admire about their logistics. And wow they sure work long hours but have fun doing their job thus low risk for burnout.
Putting this on the bucketlist for my next trip in November. Thanks Paolo! I would love to see this family too.
Another AWESOME VIDEO!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
The behind the counter series is one of my favourite, paulo your vids r rlly nice 💯
Me and my Father Love watching these I hope this never stops 😄
Those onigiri looks good! I would definitely want to try the eggplant miso! This is one of my favorite series of videos. It makes us appreciate the daily life of these smaller owners and their work/food.
Nice mini history lesson on the Onigiri. I liked that.
I can’t believe how early they wake up and continue doing this. That’s commitment.
Hey Paolo! I just wanted to drop by and say a huge thank you for creating such amazing videos. They truly make my day and I love how you showcase Japanese culture in all its glory. The discipline and dedication of the people in Japan is truly inspiring, and watching your videos has been such a wonderful learning experience for me!😊🩷🇯🇵
Great video paulo. I really got inspired by this family and their business. God bless them!
The old lady seems such a lovely person. I'm definitely going here if I ever visit Japan.
The steamed rice with red beans was always my favorite Onigiri. This brings back so many fun memories.
Excellent episode! Possibly the most mouth watering one, yet! Also their house (what little we saw of it) looks awesome. Love the dark/ reddish wood with white walls...
I never get bored watching Paolo's videos; I'm always amazed at how he captures all the footage. Keep up the great work!
The staff are so sweet, I always loved the elders in Japan, I’ve read and from what I’ve seen, their mostly lovely
Wow! My husband and I definitely need to check out the shop when we go to Japan. Thank you so much for interviewing them. They seem like such a beautiful family. oh, and the food looks so good..😊
A true family business
One of my favorite episodes of your series life in a day
Very true to the Japanese spirit of life❤
I can’t wait for every video! Thanks, Paolo!
I love the fact that they put the english translation under the item. Definetly will be stopping by this shop when im going to tokyo in september.
Another certified hood classic!😂 The skill and dedication to their stores from Japanese workers never ceases to impress me.
Yup. Had that Midori in my May subscription. They already sent out the June one. Can't wait to try it
So many onigiri variety!! I want to try them all, everything looks delicious. Thanks for another great video, have a great weekend Paolo! :D
These dishes are great and the seller is so kind! I was fortunate to meet a food seller who used to travel to various different regions of Japan with his best friend, Ash and he had a special recipe:
To make it, carefully create the triangle shape shown in the video. Then inject strawberry jam into the middle and wrap the bottom with seaweed!
Now you have a delicious jelly filled donut! 🍩
Always look forward to your videos every Saturday, it's become a highlight of my week. Thanks for the great content and keep up the great work!
My absolute favorite series from your channel. I hope it happens more than once a month 😁
My favourite episode to date!!! I hope you can make a video of all the best onigiris in Tokyo =)
Thank you for sharing amazing video from all over the Japan, big love Paolo from Pakistan ❤️
Are there any Japanese people who don't like rice balls? Rice balls are the origin of Japanese food🇯🇵🍙😊👍
I don´t know why, but this channel has a sense of cosiness for me! keep it up 😊
Onigiri is our go to quick meal when we were in Japan. It's delicious and inexpensive! I'll definitely check this shop when we go back to Japan.
THIS PLACE IS HEAVEN! OMG! 50 DIFFERENT ONIGIRIS!!!! OMG!!!!!