A Homemade Meal . . . From a Vending Machine

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июл 2017
  • In Japan, vending machines generally sell beverages and simple, readymade provisions. But fresh curry over rice? You bet. Along a lonely stretch of highway in Awa-shi, Japan, you’ll find a rare vending machine selling tantalizing homemade meals. Even better? The vending machine owner, Tadashi Yoshimoto, grows the rice in every meal just down the road on his own farm. In a country that prides itself on the freshness of its food, Yoshimoto has set a new standard for readymade fare.
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Комментарии • 8 тыс.

  • @zefyrfrost4092
    @zefyrfrost4092 6 лет назад +10759

    'As long as my body and my vending machine works, I will continue to do this'. Now that is some serious dedication

  • @mostdefinitelynotadurian1043
    @mostdefinitelynotadurian1043 4 года назад +7399

    Someone better be his apprentice and take over after him if he dies

  • @cartaxdownplease2531
    @cartaxdownplease2531 Год назад +2076

    Hello! I’m Japanese.
    As of July 2022, that curry is still sold for 300yen.
    and yes, Mr.Yoshimoto-san continues this work with his wife. now he is around 80. even Japanese “wow”
    no doubt he loves his job and people.
    here’s my rough translation of an interview article with Yoshimoto-san in the Tokushima Shimbun news paper.
    Mr.Yoshimoto, who was once a truck driver as well as a rice farmer, often used the rest-stops in another Town.
    one day he began to wish he could open a similar resting place in his home town to please other truck drivers.
    (At that time, 24h open stores which can serve foods was rare in the area.)
    After that, in 1982, he filled a part of his rice paddy field and opened "Coin Snack Gosho 24".

    • @karlocampo1165
      @karlocampo1165 Год назад +69

      Oh good I was wondering how he was doing

    • @calebbelac5241
      @calebbelac5241 Год назад +63

      I’m really happy he’s still alive and doing what he loves.
      Thank you for telling us about how he is.

    • @hehe13619
      @hehe13619 Год назад +21

      Thanks for this comment 😊

    • @siNicSiew
      @siNicSiew Год назад +16

      Big thanks for letting us know!

    • @mylearnings910
      @mylearnings910 Год назад +1

      Can you tell the place or the exact Google location please. Thank you

  • @izzywang7060
    @izzywang7060 3 года назад +942

    This man is 74 but he is still full of confidence and passion. Incredible work.

  • @pineapple2922
    @pineapple2922 6 лет назад +8819

    He's a modern hero to our generation of broke students.

    • @kevinfei6821
      @kevinfei6821 6 лет назад +37

      oh yeah

    • @nicklausbooks1593
      @nicklausbooks1593 6 лет назад +92

      Pineapple 🍍 here’s a fruit for you

    • @chillx1539
      @chillx1539 6 лет назад +47

      Pineapple unlucky because they’ll have to get it from Japan whole they’re in the USA

    • @BankruptMonkey
      @BankruptMonkey 6 лет назад +86

      That kind of pricing for a meal felt like the norm when I was visiting. Japan has expensive real estate costs, but the price of daily expenses is super cheap (excepting gas for cars but then most Japanese people don't drive every day)

    • @juana.eisenwald7783
      @juana.eisenwald7783 6 лет назад +31

      3$ can feed me for a whole day

  • @theharlequin7280
    @theharlequin7280 5 лет назад +5161

    This man is 74 and still has spring in his step and seems full of energy.
    He's doing something right.

    • @kharacter8016
      @kharacter8016 5 лет назад +61

      Gotta live life to the fullest.

    • @Aluminiaum
      @Aluminiaum 5 лет назад +42

      He's 76 now

    • @flagella1337
      @flagella1337 5 лет назад +46

      It's his rice.

    • @hoothoot2537
      @hoothoot2537 5 лет назад +41

      It’s happiness

    • @applejuiceboxxx
      @applejuiceboxxx 5 лет назад +61

      Not trying to be racist or anything but almost every old asian man is full of enegry, mostly because most asian food is very healthy!

  • @sweetgirl4u247
    @sweetgirl4u247 3 года назад +879

    He has more energy at 74 than I have at 38. :(

    • @hantenguuppermoon4730
      @hantenguuppermoon4730 3 года назад +34

      He has more energy at 74 than I have at *mother’s womb*

    • @Der_Kleine_Mann
      @Der_Kleine_Mann 3 года назад +3

      So true. I'm 32 and I wish I had just half of his energy.

    • @Robotose
      @Robotose 2 года назад +21

      Makes you think it's time for some lifestyle changes

    • @clydecash5659
      @clydecash5659 2 года назад

      Donald Trump is 74 years old, how come he doesn’t look like this guy?

    • @cat6926
      @cat6926 2 года назад +4

      @@clydecash5659 Billions of dollars?

  • @cryogelatin1952
    @cryogelatin1952 2 года назад +396

    even the packaging is homemade-styled. men, the dedication of this man to give hot homemade meals through a vending machine is astonishing.
    keep living, ojii-san. i need to eat your homemade meal once i got there

    • @chad2522
      @chad2522 Год назад +4

      Its not even that homeade. All he does is harvest rice and cook it with packaged curry.

    • @ThatOneCatGamePlayer
      @ThatOneCatGamePlayer Год назад +1

      @@chad2522 You make it sound so easy.

    • @farii__
      @farii__ Год назад +3

      @@chad2522 cultivating rice is pretty hard work man

    • @chad2522
      @chad2522 Год назад +1

      @@farii__ Yea I know but that's litterly all he does, everything else is pre packaged

    • @farii__
      @farii__ Год назад +1

      @@chad2522 it really doesn't matter, cultivating the rice itself is doing enough

  • @jinyin7879
    @jinyin7879 6 лет назад +29340

    this man must be protected at all costs

  • @JBrander
    @JBrander 5 лет назад +12955

    The portions of the rice and curry looks very generous compared to meals sold in convenience stores and fast food joint. Bless this man

    • @kazsura9812
      @kazsura9812 5 лет назад +168

      @free democracy because while rice can make you fat mostly those that grow up eating it are fine, plus it's often cooked with just water. The rest is just mostly salt, and not too much fat. A hammer on the hand well, that thing will make you fat.

    • @kazsura9812
      @kazsura9812 5 лет назад +103

      @free democracy it's the type of food you eat, too much fat. Plus idiots with loud and influential voices don't help.

    • @pieman2435
      @pieman2435 5 лет назад +152

      you can tell this dude isnt doing this for money, but for feeding people

    • @elkapitan75
      @elkapitan75 5 лет назад +104

      @free democracy I thought generally Americans are overweight? No offense. I've been to US and I found the portions are huge. Its also all the meat you guys eat and all that sugary food and drinks. It's beginning to be a problem in my country too.

    • @spaghetti2777
      @spaghetti2777 5 лет назад +81

      @@elkapitan75 yeah, idk what this guy talking about, there's a ton of fat people in America because they just make it a habit to go and eat a ton of fast food everyday. Combination of overeating and eating unhealthy food with a lack of exercise.

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  • @spencermanning9994
    @spencermanning9994 3 года назад +1132

    If I ever go to Japan, I want to try this vending machine. ESPECIALLY the rice. Whenever I eat Japanese rice at a restaurant, I always make sure that I eat every single grain. I'm Japanese Canadian, and my Grandma tells me that this was a habit that my late uncle possessed as well. So I've made it my policy to eat the entirety of my rice to make him proud....

    • @pauline5115
      @pauline5115 2 года назад +43

      I’ve heard of this too among Asian cultures, especially if the rice is harvested by hand. 🤗

    • @spencermanning9994
      @spencermanning9994 2 года назад +3

      @@pauline5115 Yeah!

    • @OverNightGamers
      @OverNightGamers 2 года назад +33

      It’s simply bad manners to not finish the food you were given in Asian culture, it’s a respect thing. That also means they do not overindulge and buy more than they can eat therefore illuminating most waste, at least when eating in public

    • @spencermanning9994
      @spencermanning9994 2 года назад +9

      @@OverNightGamers Fair enough. Besides, who would want to waste Curry as delicious-looking as the one in the video?

    • @dimazulfakar7466
      @dimazulfakar7466 2 года назад +5

      When I was little I always left a lot of rice when I ate and then my mom said if you don't finish your rice you will be haunted for life. Even though I'm a teen right now, I still believe it😂

  • @corteiz
    @corteiz 6 лет назад +4187

    University/college campuses NEED this

    • @tannerwilson4843
      @tannerwilson4843 6 лет назад +269

      YES YES YES! This guy would be a millionaire if he could get it on just a small group of college/university campuses around the world!

    • @sirkernel1267
      @sirkernel1267 6 лет назад +232

      Sadly I doubt he's looking to grow his business since he's 74 and has been successfully doing it on a small scale for 40 years already.

    • @doms.6701
      @doms.6701 6 лет назад +235

      Except US colleges would probably ruin it. Or they would complain about the gluten haha

    • @deziking
      @deziking 6 лет назад +127

      Oh not in usa the corporate america, monopolized. You prob end up missing if you started this shit.

    • @yummy2043
      @yummy2043 6 лет назад +32

      Antifa would destroy it

  • @mishapatapovich3996
    @mishapatapovich3996 3 года назад +6507

    I'm going to Japan only for this man's curry.

    • @mohamedwalidoutaleb4970
      @mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 3 года назад +162

      Misha Patapovich apparently he died of covid on june 23

    • @mishapatapovich3996
      @mishapatapovich3996 3 года назад +91

      @@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 oh shit really?

    • @Karbic_
      @Karbic_ 3 года назад +186

      @@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 nooOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @mohamedwalidoutaleb4970
      @mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 3 года назад +27

      Misha Patapovich yes apparently I read it somewhere

    • @prayushthagunna8375
      @prayushthagunna8375 3 года назад +122

      Qwerty
      Please tell me he didn’t die. He was the only reason I wanted to come to Japan.

  • @speedlimitwilliamwatson9393
    @speedlimitwilliamwatson9393 2 года назад +150

    When I was traveling through Japan I bought 2 of them and had one on the way to the train and after a couple hours of the train and some traveling I heated it back up at the hotel for dinner. ‘‘Twas so amazing and a great hearty meal that kept me full that entire awesome day. Will never forget that lil vending machine in the middle of nowhere

    • @theminor
      @theminor Год назад +5

      Could you please tell me where i can find it? hope you still remember XD

    • @mylearnings910
      @mylearnings910 Год назад +1

      Hi I have the same question. It would be nice if you could share the Google location for the same

  • @JacobAcorn
    @JacobAcorn 2 года назад +56

    Bruh the most amazing thing is that he refills it twice a day. He doesn’t even just put them in and just leaves it. He actually CARES about his customers, and that’s incredible

    • @sydneymomma11
      @sydneymomma11 8 месяцев назад +3

      Right?! You can just *feel* the love he puts in it. When they opened the curry at the end, I felt his care come through my screen. People would pay big money for that alone, and yet he also makes it a big portion that's still so affordable for everyone. Must be amazing to feel like you're getting a big hug from a beloved grandparent, from a vending machine meal. It makes me want to start one where I live.
      Thank you for sharing this great big story with us. 💜

  • @ozyf.4327
    @ozyf.4327 3 года назад +13703

    This man is a living example of "it's not much but it's honest work."

    • @fixt100
      @fixt100 3 года назад +183

      did you see his ring of vending machine keys? hes prob a mogul and makes bank because he gives prem products and follows through.

    • @briansoo1609
      @briansoo1609 3 года назад +34

      “Insert meme template “

    • @fixt100
      @fixt100 3 года назад +10

      @2Quick4U wooud u b OOCD bi chance??
      besides who dun teached me how to spoke is none of yer busines..

    • @Sirius2376
      @Sirius2376 3 года назад +77

      @@fixt100 no it’s just annoying as hell

    • @arcionek
      @arcionek 3 года назад +76

      @@fixt100 since when did they teach kids to use Internet in elementary, before they even learnt basic grammar?

  • @boltoms
    @boltoms 3 года назад +18713

    *“As long as my body and my machine works, I’ll continue to do it.”* 🥺 my heart.

    • @coopboulton
      @coopboulton 3 года назад +411

      That machine better not break damn it!! Lol

    • @dhruvsbeloved
      @dhruvsbeloved 3 года назад +43

      Kevin cooks food in the office.

    • @civvys
      @civvys 3 года назад +40

      Shame he passed away to covid..

    • @coopboulton
      @coopboulton 3 года назад +144

      @@civvys wait did he really or are you joking?

    • @maddie-xk2uv
      @maddie-xk2uv 3 года назад +46

      civvys stop

  • @halsea9150
    @halsea9150 Год назад +30

    2:17 $2.27 for all of that... and it's fresh... wow. This man is an absolute hero to poor families. The world needs more pure souls like this man and his wife.

  • @Francis.L
    @Francis.L Год назад +40

    This guy is too pure to exist in this world, i'm just hoping someone could take care of that vending machine in the future to dedicate the man and so on it can be passed in numerous generations.

  • @ImARainbowLlama
    @ImARainbowLlama 6 лет назад +4643

    "As long as my body & vending machine works, I will continue to do this." AWWWW BLESS HIM & HIS WONDERFUL SOUL :') Spending the rest of his life dedicating it to his vending machine & loving it too, I aspire to be that content when I'm old :D

  • @matthewwren2830
    @matthewwren2830 3 года назад +65

    I never thought my life goals would include eating from a vending machine, yet here we are.

    • @katee1162
      @katee1162 Год назад +2

      My thoughts exactly.

  • @linkunliu2118
    @linkunliu2118 2 года назад +18

    That has got to be the cutest vending machine, grandpa, and truck I’ve ever seen

  • @denisecee5413
    @denisecee5413 6 лет назад +1349

    This made me happy and sad at the same time

    • @mirza6399
      @mirza6399 6 лет назад +35

      Denise Cee why sad though ??

    • @CasuallyFeral
      @CasuallyFeral 6 лет назад +354

      I feel the same. It feels like he does so much work and yet he might not get as much recognition as he deserves!

    • @gustavodemira7416
      @gustavodemira7416 6 лет назад +209

      Disko H Just like you and me. Pointless feeling sad for that, I'm sure Mr. Yoshimoto is not sad at all, he looks pretty happy and determined to keep working.

    • @cloudboysmusic5223
      @cloudboysmusic5223 6 лет назад +91

      Because you know it could never happen in the states.
      Japan has all these crazy vending machines that if they were placed here, they'd be broken into overnight on the first day.

    • @acapellaseto
      @acapellaseto 6 лет назад +4

      Disko H that was pretty straight

  • @eastwestmanagement8120
    @eastwestmanagement8120 5 лет назад +2298

    74? This guy drives, he makes everything by himself, he does hard labour. And Im here too lazy to even get up...

    • @ada-boy
      @ada-boy 4 года назад +20

      The strugle is real for us....

    • @donkeykong4983
      @donkeykong4983 4 года назад +9

      Eastwest Management IKR!!!! It’s summer vaca and I can’t even get up before 12:00!!!!

    • @TJ-tl8ol
      @TJ-tl8ol 4 года назад +12

      Welp, that’s a change you have to be willing to make for yourself.

    • @wade8321
      @wade8321 4 года назад +7

      The average Life of occidental people has no match to japan and asia hahaha

    • @mottmann2898
      @mottmann2898 4 года назад +11

      *Purpose is one hell of a drug*

  • @intelcorei0364
    @intelcorei0364 2 года назад +6

    I miss this content from this channel

  • @Grenadeo617
    @Grenadeo617 2 года назад +10

    I think it should be illegal to dislike this video. There’s nothing but a wholesome man running perhaps the smallest most heartwarming vending machine.

  • @okinawatim3421
    @okinawatim3421 4 года назад +5892

    When you realize that, Package Japanese food is more natural than a Hot American meal.

    • @JackTalyorD
      @JackTalyorD 4 года назад +302

      When u realise that a similar item from a vending machine U.S.A would cost 4x times as much and be 3 days old.

    • @thevinceberry
      @thevinceberry 4 года назад +74

      The rice is fresh but the sauce is not. No package food is natural in a vending machine

    • @UltimateEnd0
      @UltimateEnd0 4 года назад +23

      When you realize that you should wash and rinse rice before cooking it >,

    • @vincentlim3687
      @vincentlim3687 4 года назад +13

      @@CrimsonBlot wait people dont know this?

    • @ryanpecoraro4102
      @ryanpecoraro4102 4 года назад +2

      When you Realize that package Japanese curry is really an pet 😐

  • @msfollower2001
    @msfollower2001 6 лет назад +924

    Japan is the country that makes things you never knew you needed man i swear.

    • @xboys_archive
      @xboys_archive 6 лет назад +1

      Jess K like garbage net

    • @kyungsoonation6189
      @kyungsoonation6189 6 лет назад +6

      +Hmoody-TH Let them have fun, I'm sure that you're ruining the commenter's day.

    • @quitlaataa2431
      @quitlaataa2431 6 лет назад +5

      Jess K they need another nuke too

    • @Aluminiaum
      @Aluminiaum 6 лет назад +9

      ThoseComboz Says the minecraft kid

    • @bluegreenpurple875
      @bluegreenpurple875 6 лет назад +2

      Jess K but are actually really useful

  • @naturegirl92584
    @naturegirl92584 2 года назад +13

    I have known of this man's existence for 2 mins and I already love this man as if he was my grandpa.

  • @gumbobaba
    @gumbobaba Год назад +5

    1:50 when the blox fruits music hits

  • @astralspeckles
    @astralspeckles 3 года назад +5736

    Imagine all the people who are able to eat proper meals because of this man and not crappy vending/ unhealthy food.

    • @dataphoenix8004
      @dataphoenix8004 3 года назад +41

      but this is crappy vending unhealthy food

    • @fanaticentertainment4270
      @fanaticentertainment4270 3 года назад +695

      @@dataphoenix8004 It’s fresh homemade rice and curry... what part of that is crappy and unhealthy?

    • @gritty00
      @gritty00 3 года назад +108

      @@fanaticentertainment4270 probably not crappy but probably unhealthy. Rice and curry is straight carbs and not the good kind

    • @RainingDarkChocolate
      @RainingDarkChocolate 3 года назад +109

      @@fanaticentertainment4270 The curry isn't fresh made, as you can see it's in a factory sealed packaging like those typical used for preserved foods. Also he only mentioned handmaking the rice, the video shows some sort of branded curry packaging with a factory stamped expiry date, guessing he buys those in bulk every now and then.

    • @mineko2219
      @mineko2219 3 года назад +103

      @@RainingDarkChocolate Eh, shit still looks tasty, i’d still eat it

  • @shoot4canada
    @shoot4canada 6 лет назад +3478

    You guys need a little more recognition. The cinematography is *AMAZING*!!!!!

    • @StreetsOfVancouverChannel
      @StreetsOfVancouverChannel 6 лет назад +29

      Agreed... fab editing as well.

    • @shoot4canada
      @shoot4canada 6 лет назад +18

      D-MMA Compared to people who put little work into videos and get millions of views each video

    • @davor7165
      @davor7165 6 лет назад +3

      Noah King you have 696 likes.

    • @Taipans
      @Taipans 6 лет назад +18

      Noah King all the videos are way too short. I love them but always want more

    • @MrOneNye
      @MrOneNye 6 лет назад +7

      Very nice eye on that. Let me put you in on one I might have caught. I love film no matter from where. I like Japanese movies and of course anime and after more than a decade of watching other cultures Ive gotten to learn how to pick up the structure of a sentence or what they're saying as well as inflections;
      You're right the cinematography was nicely done, guerilla style. I liked the close up shot of the guys face in the early part of the video, cause it showed his cheerful eyes. The golly disposition was further enumerated by his slight absentmindedness of his age. 0:45 nanajuu is 70, he got stuck on his age and yon is 5, ka is established or "am I". Guy is so enjoying being in his own world, he doesnt care about death and doesnt recall his own age. It was funny when I caught that...I wouldnt mind that outcome for myself when I'm older lol

  • @AmericanOdyssey91
    @AmericanOdyssey91 2 года назад +2

    Just a good man providing good food to good people.
    The world needs more of this.

  • @MDZS101
    @MDZS101 2 года назад +1

    I have nothing but absolute respect for this precious man. Hope his food is always appreciated!

  • @limeyfigdet7460
    @limeyfigdet7460 6 лет назад +1310

    Japan's use of vending machines is pretty smart, especially in this man's case. It would be more expensive and consume more space if he started a restaurant.
    Even if he sold the curry and rice at a stand, he would have to man the stand himself, or pay somebody to do it. This is a cool idea.

    • @Bhawna03
      @Bhawna03 6 лет назад +38

      Lol, Japan even has a vending machine for used panties. They're smart all right 😂

    • @musingsofajay387
      @musingsofajay387 6 лет назад +18

      profit where you can. there's a market, they supply it. So yes, they are smart. Though.. not so sure there exists such a machine. Source!

    • @hayakueon3230
      @hayakueon3230 6 лет назад +6

      MusingsofaJay♡ Yes, there are. Though the main consumers are mostly females that require a pair panties in an emergency

    • @hmono1344
      @hmono1344 6 лет назад +34

      Bhawna03 A sex store in 90's had them inside his store. It doesn't exist anymore. It was never a common thing in Japan and most Japanese don't know such thing existed. I've only seen westerners talking about with smirk and that makes me so sick. If some individual's creepy behavior represent whole culture then what would American culture be? Abducting a child and molest them in basement for over 14 years? and people say "Lol, U.S even abduct children and molest them in basement. They are amazing all right 😂"

    • @Bhawna03
      @Bhawna03 6 лет назад +2

      MusingsofaJay♡ Good point! Just type "vending machine panties" on youtube and you'll get a lot of videos on it. :)

  • @seal3081
    @seal3081 6 лет назад +597

    makes sense instead of making a restaurant or paying someone at a convenience store

    • @Dannyboyy86
      @Dannyboyy86 6 лет назад +35

      seal3081 Yah it really does. .. surprised it's not more common

    • @miso4093
      @miso4093 6 лет назад +21

      its for the introverted

    • @volante8657
      @volante8657 6 лет назад +8

      in rural Japan, this is the restaurant as running a dedicated shop is rather hard given there isn't much people living around it.

    • @animated9714
      @animated9714 6 лет назад

      And waiting for it forever

    • @arthas640
      @arthas640 6 лет назад

      It makes a ton of sense. $3 for a home cooked meal? It's $2.25 for a bag of dorritoes where i live, more if your in a busy location.

  • @chriswelcome8102
    @chriswelcome8102 2 года назад +4

    This is just beautiful. I love those who take passion in what they do and you can clearly see he has heaps of it

  • @mugbeans3966
    @mugbeans3966 2 года назад

    This channel has shaped me into who I am today. Watching the videos always made me discover new things and improved my view on the world.
    I love Great Big Story you will always be a part of my life. Thats how great the channel is.

  • @YouStupidBunny
    @YouStupidBunny 3 года назад +2051

    I've been to Japan many times and am always impressed by the cleanliness and pride the people take in their communities. A vending machine like that in many US cities would be vandalized in short time.

    • @Quinceps
      @Quinceps 3 года назад +89

      It's actually in their native religion (Shinto). The problem is also we foreigners are "impure" (='kegare') for them, just like the garbage, sickness, immorality, or pregnant women around some shrines. That self-control just means they're venting somewhere else.

    • @dhruvsbeloved
      @dhruvsbeloved 3 года назад +1

      Kevin cooks food in the office.

    • @jonahwillis2781
      @jonahwillis2781 3 года назад +84

      @Everything Is Burning Like Fire LMAO

    • @krypticscythe2012
      @krypticscythe2012 3 года назад +59

      JoybuzzahzTV what the heck man? He just said that they keep it very clean! He didn’t say that anyone else was dirty, it’s literally a known thing that Japan is a very clean country overall. Maybe stop your Christian damage control on here and go do some research.

    • @YouStupidBunny
      @YouStupidBunny 3 года назад +32

      @JoybuzzahzTV You sure put a lot of thought into arguing points I never made.

  • @alisobh2358
    @alisobh2358 6 лет назад +1613

    I kinda now just wanna go to Japan and buy curry from that vending machine

    • @Wasabi-rs5lv
      @Wasabi-rs5lv 6 лет назад +2

      Alisour The dinosaur I'm definitely going to find it when I travel after collage \(>,

    • @dxcSOUL
      @dxcSOUL 6 лет назад +2

      Just buy the instant curry sold in Asian grocery stores. There is literally no difference. Japanese restaurants serve the exact same thing. It’s one of the few foods that virtually no upsides to being served in a restaurant

    • @ix3whitney
      @ix3whitney 6 лет назад +17

      dxc I bet that even you know why he said he wanna go there to buy the curry from that vending machine (it is surely not because of the taste)

    • @dxcSOUL
      @dxcSOUL 6 лет назад +1

      Reuven L, I'm guessing it's to chase a new, novel experience, that is really not new or novel. Any benefit you would get would be completely imaginary. I've been to many Japanese curry restaurants, cooked curry countless times, and love the shit out of it. If you look into how it's made, it's not surprising how the taste is very, very, very similar across every avenue it is served. I'm not trashing it. I'm actually a big fan of it. But it is what it is.

    • @nysa7861
      @nysa7861 6 лет назад +26

      dxc The reason why most would want to even visit to buy from that particular vending machine is due to the fact that unlike the curry you get in restaurants or those instant curry, the curry from the vending machine is made by a 70 year old man, who works hard making a living off of the machine, making sure its not a harden/dry rice by refilling it twice a day, and uses his own rice that he also spent time caring for to make that curry. Yes the curry from restaurants and the instant curry does have the same/similar process at the curry in the vending machine, but to show appreciation for this man who spends the time and is dedicated to this, people would want to visit. Yes, you should also show gratitude to others who work just as hard to produce things we use, but the ethical appeal in this scenario is the main focus.

  • @colbyjackcheeser
    @colbyjackcheeser 2 года назад +4

    This is the kind of life I’d like to live, a very humble and down to earth business that’s brings joy to others

  • @blackkatdraws
    @blackkatdraws 3 года назад +2

    Such an honest, dedicated old gentleman! I aspire to be like him when I grow up.

  • @ifoundahazard315
    @ifoundahazard315 6 лет назад +461

    I am impressed of how much tradition and honor goes into the japanese culture. It's like a way of life, being proud to do what you do, even if you will continue to do it every day following.

    • @orangedac
      @orangedac 6 лет назад +12

      The real question is if he's making any money doing it versus the money and time he spends on it.

    • @marcofranco9074
      @marcofranco9074 6 лет назад +13

      no its not, hes not in it just for the money, he cares about his work alot you can tell

    • @bahrul4675
      @bahrul4675 6 лет назад

      b king did you mean "is that true then why does" ?

    • @bahrul4675
      @bahrul4675 6 лет назад +3

      b king cuz parent's in japan are so stricted. Man if you failed like important subject in exam. You'll be fucked . Also maybe they're stressed with education nor bullies. I guess. It's just my opinions.

    • @erikalmao1914
      @erikalmao1914 6 лет назад

      sorry but- MUM- A-A-A-LOOK-AH-A- I FOUND A HAZARD- A-SEE-LOOK

  • @The_Fuse_Maestro11
    @The_Fuse_Maestro11 4 года назад +4630

    He is living proof of the meme “ it ain’t much but it’s a simple life “ god bless this man and his vending machine

    • @BeyondSurvivor
      @BeyondSurvivor 3 года назад +8

      LionMain 4 Life okay

    • @ommaryankandy906
      @ommaryankandy906 3 года назад +372

      It ain’t much but it’s honest work

    • @BeyondSurvivor
      @BeyondSurvivor 3 года назад +1

      Heml0ck lulz!

    • @David-gj9qr
      @David-gj9qr 3 года назад +116

      “It ain’t much but it’s honest work”
      If you are going to quote a dead meme at least quote it correctly

    • @clementsiow176
      @clementsiow176 3 года назад +5

      I gotta go to Japan to find this machine

  • @dampaul13
    @dampaul13 Год назад +1

    I loved everything about this, especially the way the meal is sealed with simple plastic wrap and a piece of paper, hand taped.
    So humble, so low-key.
    I really do miss Japan.

  • @lCaKeSl
    @lCaKeSl Год назад

    Has to be the most wholesome thing I've seen in months, I love everything about this man and what he does

  • @kokohai6044
    @kokohai6044 6 лет назад +506

    what a cool dude

  • @rosaliemonta6255
    @rosaliemonta6255 4 года назад +3327

    The homeless living near that vending machine have hit the jackpot

    • @whoami1449
      @whoami1449 4 года назад +191

      @Fire Heart no they have much more than you though
      Look for the documentary here on youtube about it

    • @johoreanperson8396
      @johoreanperson8396 4 года назад +32

      @@whoami1449 man even the homeless know how to makr a home.

    • @realprisec
      @realprisec 4 года назад +1

      @@johoreanperson8396 wtf?

    • @johoreanperson8396
      @johoreanperson8396 4 года назад +19

      @@realprisec Yes. They make makeshift cardboard as houses.

    • @welix8362
      @welix8362 4 года назад +26

      who am i
      Theres actually not that much homeless people here the government give them home a small apartment and give them a job well thats what i heard
      So yeah I don’t really see homeless people on the streets I’ve never seen one.

  • @davecunningham8476
    @davecunningham8476 Год назад +2

    This is the kind of man that built our innovative society. Wish there were millions more like him

  • @generality6
    @generality6 2 года назад +24

    “As long as my body and my machine work, I’ll continue to do it”
    This guy is the definition of dedication.

  • @NikoChristianWallenberg
    @NikoChristianWallenberg 3 года назад +2994

    He doesn't have a lot of these machines, there's no big company: but he has his own little thing going on and he is happy ^_^

    • @boywithcrackers3871
      @boywithcrackers3871 3 года назад +30

      by the look of his key i say he has more than 1 vending machine

    • @boywithcrackers3871
      @boywithcrackers3871 3 года назад +36

      @@marcocervinho9559 No this is not true, there is an article about him 4 months ago in the prefect and hes doing just fine.

    • @R1IY2N
      @R1IY2N 3 года назад +4

      @@boywithcrackers3871 oh

    • @zacherylewis3755
      @zacherylewis3755 3 года назад +7

      @@marcocervinho9559 lying bitch

    • @larjkok1184
      @larjkok1184 3 года назад +3

      Yeah, we saw the video.

  • @yashmehta9074
    @yashmehta9074 6 лет назад +297

    does anyone else wish more screentime for curry???

  • @natanaelnatanael8038
    @natanaelnatanael8038 2 года назад +2

    I believe life is not about to be rich from money, but make your heart rich of kindness is the important things to do

  • @ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525
    @ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525 3 года назад +5

    I love him. He found his own little slice of heaven.

  • @famousamos
    @famousamos 4 года назад +979

    About $3.

    • @MsSopla
      @MsSopla 3 года назад +27

      Wow great 👏 to this man.

    • @kirayu1
      @kirayu1 3 года назад +21

      MsSopla it’s in the video at 1:55

    • @bustinjieber1507
      @bustinjieber1507 3 года назад +7

      @@kaliah6410 not to be rude but, almost all the comments here are in the video. Like "he grow his own rice" and other top comments.

    • @jigglypop
      @jigglypop 3 года назад

      @@kaliah6410 so how much is it

    • @1A_B_C1
      @1A_B_C1 3 года назад +5

      In my country 1 plate rice is cheaper than 1 usd

  • @chiefcuningcoyote4906
    @chiefcuningcoyote4906 3 года назад +1101

    Best thing is that every package is put together by him so you know it’s been done proper

    • @lmao9526
      @lmao9526 3 года назад +16

      all my homies love this guy

    • @mineko2219
      @mineko2219 3 года назад +4

      @@lmao9526 No cap, who doesnt

    • @ratamahatta5306
      @ratamahatta5306 2 года назад

      Ikr, the whole this is authentic, love it

    • @toxicatedpro7182
      @toxicatedpro7182 2 года назад

      @@lmao9526 yeah my homie like him in bed. He is a 8/10 for me tho

  • @polarjet1833
    @polarjet1833 2 года назад +12

    This man looks so damn wholesome

  • @indefax7130
    @indefax7130 2 года назад +2

    We need more people like this amazing man he seems so nice

  • @risraid9324
    @risraid9324 3 года назад +4382

    For $3?? I mean, you can actually feel this man's passion after 40+ years working, yet he charge his Curry that low? This man is a hero in my book.

    • @Clayton876
      @Clayton876 3 года назад +176

      He's making killer money in the process. Look at his key ring. Plus he doesn't have to hire anyone to sell the food.

    • @businessaccount3616
      @businessaccount3616 2 года назад +31

      How’s 3$ a low price ?

    • @CodeNameDark
      @CodeNameDark 2 года назад +223

      @@businessaccount3616 rather pay $7?

    • @businessaccount3616
      @businessaccount3616 2 года назад +36

      @@CodeNameDark that's rice man not snacks or something that you had to prepare you just cook it . 3$ is not expensive but thats a honest price that's the max i'd agree for cold rice

    • @unknown62211226
      @unknown62211226 2 года назад +265

      @@businessaccount3616 Its fresh hot rice though.

  • @Sqvusz
    @Sqvusz 6 лет назад +544

    Please ask him to branch out to colleges

    • @luka3174
      @luka3174 6 лет назад +3

      Shawn Kim and other countries. At my school in austrlia one small nori costs $4

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz 6 лет назад +1

      He is only 1 person....

    • @alexanderchristopher6237
      @alexanderchristopher6237 5 лет назад

      Too bad he's only person and is already old.

  • @hectormendoza8208
    @hectormendoza8208 Год назад +3

    I like how blow fruits music plays out of nowhere.

  • @sugarcat._0
    @sugarcat._0 Год назад +1

    this just made me smile. this is so wholesome.

  • @KEBITO
    @KEBITO 6 лет назад +466

    What a lovely episode.

    • @Uzourath
      @Uzourath 3 года назад +1

      You can say that a geen it kinda need me feel happy

  • @kaylabrownell1268
    @kaylabrownell1268 6 лет назад +1582

    I'm not a fan of rice but I would eat that curry because he takes extra time to prepare the meals.

    • @bluelightning2415
      @bluelightning2415 6 лет назад +142

      Kayla Brownell In my country, a meal is never truly complete without rice. Some poor people here sometimes only eat rice with salt or soy sauce, but as long as there's rice, it's fine, lol.

    • @witchking008
      @witchking008 6 лет назад +18

      Spicy curry with beer under a cold night...goddamn! :)

    • @ariodhilla
      @ariodhilla 6 лет назад +5

      Blue Lightning hhha r u Indonesian

    • @nqh4393
      @nqh4393 6 лет назад +11

      Try some types of (east) asian rice once, you might like it, because the ones you have in the West are overpriced and trash compared to those.

    • @Nat-gb2hw
      @Nat-gb2hw 6 лет назад +4

      Blue Lightning Are you from the Philippines?

  • @randodox8375
    @randodox8375 3 года назад +1

    Bless him, his last speech at the end kinda moved me.
    Wish him the best in his curry business.

  • @mubii69
    @mubii69 Год назад +2

    It has been 5 years and I am watching this video again. I really hope this man is doing well.

  • @theamuller9665
    @theamuller9665 6 лет назад +2322

    Beautifully created. What a lovely man! :) Love your tiny docs. :)

    • @kierantan9800
      @kierantan9800 6 лет назад +3

      xD but srsly don't be racist

    • @user-wx8ot1ph4d
      @user-wx8ot1ph4d 6 лет назад +2

      Lonewolfjr777 Tan Your jokes are old and gay. For example, "XD" is overused and old.

    • @kierantan9800
      @kierantan9800 6 лет назад

      Negative Kendama people who know me should know that

    • @kimberlypooh9313
      @kimberlypooh9313 6 лет назад +14

      Negative Kendama using the word gay as an insult is also overused.

    • @Po0pypoopy
      @Po0pypoopy 6 лет назад +1

      Thea Müller fuck you

  • @jhan168
    @jhan168 6 лет назад +1665

    He's 74 and still so strong! I wanna be like him when I grow old, too!
    Too bad I live off of junk foods, sodas, and instant ramen.....

    • @jack-rw3sj
      @jack-rw3sj 6 лет назад +4

      fat

    • @jhan168
      @jhan168 6 лет назад +6

      jackie haha true though I still have a BMI of 19, I really consider myself fat and unhealthy.

    • @user-bh3jj7ud4z
      @user-bh3jj7ud4z 6 лет назад +4

      Sapphire then do something about it!

    • @imageez
      @imageez 6 лет назад +1

      Well this is instant food as well, so the only difference it had from your noodles are probably the amount of msgs XD.

    • @EmpireTVDragon
      @EmpireTVDragon 6 лет назад +21

      Well, my grandpa in Japan is 88 years old. But he still farms in a rice field and he makes enough rice to sell them to the market besides self consumption.

  • @papi9908
    @papi9908 2 года назад

    Honest man doing honest work, respect

  • @kylealvarez8317
    @kylealvarez8317 2 года назад +1

    Somehow I always find my way back to this video and it fills me with happiness.

  • @shelbykin9265
    @shelbykin9265 5 лет назад +602

    I'd visit Japan just to get a chance to get a meal out of his vending machine. Nothing impresses more that hardwork and passion for what you are doing

    • @invalidcode
      @invalidcode 4 года назад +6

      but do you know the location tho..

    • @gendoruwo6322
      @gendoruwo6322 4 года назад +7

      perhaps i should make a vending machine... for giving directions to the curry machines.

    • @Nemesis_T_Type
      @Nemesis_T_Type 4 года назад +2

      There is also a vending machine restaurant in Japan.

    • @shinji5217
      @shinji5217 4 года назад

      It's Awa-choo, Shikoku

    • @alfredocontreras7722
      @alfredocontreras7722 4 года назад

      Then go!

  • @yurnayurna3237
    @yurnayurna3237 4 года назад +1021

    Japan: when culture and technology in harmony.....
    I love that's country....

  • @M-M-M-M
    @M-M-M-M Год назад +1

    Sir, I wish you a long life and health. I wish there were more people like you in this world... Much respect from Belgium!

  • @MrChronicpayne
    @MrChronicpayne Год назад

    Every time I see a Great Big Story video get re-recommended, I'm happy because it brings back so many fond memories, but then I get sad knowing there will be no more...

  • @bigheadman8590
    @bigheadman8590 5 лет назад +338

    1:14 can we just talk about that key ring

    • @trini2pink
      @trini2pink 5 лет назад +9

      MacNMemes That’s a lot of keys 😯

    • @jakartagamer6188
      @jakartagamer6188 4 года назад +25

      if he ever loses that key ring he'll lose his entire life

    • @henryreese7236
      @henryreese7236 4 года назад +3

      How does he know which key is which!

    • @alang9480
      @alang9480 4 года назад +1

      @@jakartagamer6188 Or maybe he'll just call a locksmith. 🤷‍♂️

    • @jakartagamer6188
      @jakartagamer6188 4 года назад +2

      @@alang9480 well, how do YOU get to the locksmith?
      by car? CAR KEY LOST(well, i guess you could take the taxi or something or call someone)

  • @FreshPwncakez
    @FreshPwncakez 6 лет назад +3382

    Now this is the kind of content I subscribed for

  • @NAVI-dw7xe
    @NAVI-dw7xe 20 дней назад +3

    That was 6 years ago, hope he's doing well and healthy

  • @cbmobile1797
    @cbmobile1797 3 года назад +1

    This man is the definition of Quality Work

  • @elitegamerhackerelitegamer7921
    @elitegamerhackerelitegamer7921 6 лет назад +2412

    I wonder if that face at the vending machine is him when he is younger

    • @sergeantvedara9165
      @sergeantvedara9165 5 лет назад +241

      Looks like him
      I believe it's him

    • @nikel-
      @nikel- 5 лет назад +250

      It is him, 40 years ago

    • @mr.commonsense6645
      @mr.commonsense6645 5 лет назад +20

      Same lol

    • @jamesligma9004
      @jamesligma9004 5 лет назад +27

      Hero Of AndromedaTV a shirt of him standing next to it and in Japanese it says 40 years

    • @donkeykong4983
      @donkeykong4983 5 лет назад +2

      @Hero Of AndromedaTV lol

  • @GM-dg6mj
    @GM-dg6mj 3 года назад +1040

    "as long as my body and my vending machine works, I will continue to do this"
    *[everyone liked that]*

    • @deadby15
      @deadby15 3 года назад +3

      Obnix a happy relation between mind, body, and machinery.

    • @dhruvsbeloved
      @dhruvsbeloved 3 года назад +1

      Kevin cooks food in the office.

    • @blueewong
      @blueewong 3 года назад +1

      I double-clicked the video thinking it would like it when he said that

    • @bendavis6457
      @bendavis6457 3 года назад +3

      Reddit moment

    • @parabirb
      @parabirb 3 года назад +5

      certified reddit moment

  • @MistressGlowWorm
    @MistressGlowWorm Год назад +4

    Mr. Yoshimoto is a pure bean and a national treasure that should be protected at all costs ❤

  • @miro7460
    @miro7460 2 года назад

    Bless this man’s soul! A good man.

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 3 года назад +7891

    He is extremely passionate

  • @airgregone
    @airgregone 4 года назад +1216

    Every vending machine in Europe : let's sold at high price low quality products
    Japan : We don't like your methods here

    • @sledgetable172
      @sledgetable172 4 года назад +26

      Ikr Japanese vending machines are like #1 in the whole world

    • @DeNihility
      @DeNihility 4 года назад +15

      @@sledgetable172 went to japan. Vending machines are the greatest thing ever. I don't know why they don't have as many so conveniently located in the west.

    • @djma7soon754
      @djma7soon754 4 года назад +3

      We don’t do that here*

    • @AshPikachu9
      @AshPikachu9 4 года назад +6

      They dont scam you as much

    • @ReddoFreddo
      @ReddoFreddo 4 года назад +4

      Not every vending machine in Europe, Belgium has a lot of vending machines that sell high quality products like bread from the local baker or home cooked meals.

  • @keenandini
    @keenandini 3 года назад +3

    I hope that GBS make a comeback. It's such a GREAT channel.

    • @dampaul13
      @dampaul13 Год назад +1

      They are back!
      As of 9 days ago.

    • @keenandini
      @keenandini Год назад +1

      @@dampaul13 Thanks for the news! SO THRILLED...!!!

  • @Keln02
    @Keln02 Год назад +2

    Japan is amazing.
    This man is an inspiration

  • @gothicRomantic
    @gothicRomantic 4 года назад +831

    for 300yen its priceless... cause the rice he made by himself. what a guy.

    • @edmund8954
      @edmund8954 4 года назад +9

      No its not priceless
      you literally said its 300 yen

    • @Zulfa1065
      @Zulfa1065 4 года назад +50

      @@edmund8954 probably, he mean underpriced (sorry bad english)

    • @tahaabbady8799
      @tahaabbady8799 4 года назад +12

      @@edmund8954 I hope you're joking lol

    • @badereric
      @badereric 4 года назад +2

      he literally said making the rice himself is more efficient. hes got a cool thing going on yeah but that means nothing.

    • @zerojee6236
      @zerojee6236 4 года назад +9

      @@edmund8954 You're dumb

  • @rons9404
    @rons9404 6 лет назад +937

    This looks tastier than 7-Eleven's.

    • @jejess29
      @jejess29 5 лет назад +13

      the 7-eleven and lawsons in japan served good food that im actually willing to eat everyday (if its healthy to do so lmao) i swear its soooooo good and pretty cheap as well :)

    • @user-qj6lj4iq2b
      @user-qj6lj4iq2b 5 лет назад +1

      James Merryman a troll talking out of his ass as per-usual

    • @GreatRusio
      @GreatRusio 5 лет назад

      @@jejess29 well there is a big difference in sizes of meals and cups in fast foods. I love visiting Japan but if living there without learning Japanese would be a pain

    • @miko8732
      @miko8732 5 лет назад +5

      @@user-qj6lj4iq2b have you even seen a 7-eleven in Japan, way better than a US 7-eleven

    • @aurawlap3521
      @aurawlap3521 5 лет назад

      James Merryman your a joke right?

  • @jazznakayama5939
    @jazznakayama5939 Год назад +1

    Passion and dedication to his work

  • @marksmith1074
    @marksmith1074 2 года назад +3

    I hope this vending machine is still around. The food looks so damn good!!

  • @franciscop5420
    @franciscop5420 6 лет назад +246

    While we're living in 2017, this man living in 2033

    • @FirstNameLastName-tj4ht
      @FirstNameLastName-tj4ht 6 лет назад +5

      Francisco Perez trying a little too hard there.
      Is pre-prepared foods really that beyond your existence-time?....
      What ppl do for acceptance-likes these days... Smh

    • @stuff3977
      @stuff3977 6 лет назад

      First Name Last Name I agree with you

    • @inhellexhale8211
      @inhellexhale8211 6 лет назад

      First Name Last Name you know what it is easy to have pride in your work and to want to deliver a fresh product, yeah it's easy to have those ideals but the actual percentage that has those ideals and pride in their work in our current year is an insignificant percentage......

    • @aldogallegos3209
      @aldogallegos3209 6 лет назад

      All of Japan is living in the future

    • @user-nx3vr7zr9u
      @user-nx3vr7zr9u 6 лет назад

      I'm living in 2018

  • @vasutv9797
    @vasutv9797 Год назад +1

    This man looks so happy on his vending machine, glad to see this man still being happy

  • @Saiful.phom978
    @Saiful.phom978 6 лет назад +247

    I had this before when I was in around the area. Trust me it's really that good.

  • @faizunasyraff3719
    @faizunasyraff3719 4 года назад +1573

    User: Tadashi Yashimoto
    Stand Name: Curry Rice

  • @walterholder6077
    @walterholder6077 Год назад +1

    Have watched this many many times I think he is fantastic!!

  • @deepfake5746
    @deepfake5746 Год назад

    I love those short neat stories, they simply...fit

  • @arnomeesters1
    @arnomeesters1 4 года назад +465

    normaly , i dont like food from a vending machine, but when its, this fresh, i will bring my own table and chair, and will enjoy this meal, like there is no tomorow, keep up the good work mr Tadashi Yoshimoto, godbles you

  • @quartzodds7055
    @quartzodds7055 6 лет назад +875

    Great now I want to go to Japan just because of the vending machines

    • @cheollie2180
      @cheollie2180 6 лет назад +2

      Peridot Facid 2A5L CUT XG lol

    • @Gucek001
      @Gucek001 6 лет назад +10

      trust me - it is worth it just for them. (AND many other things).

    • @tempestshadow9992
      @tempestshadow9992 6 лет назад

      Hi Peridot...

    • @Jonsonsama
      @Jonsonsama 6 лет назад +3

      It's amazing how many vending machines there are on a single block.

    • @waynekellogs4334
      @waynekellogs4334 6 лет назад +1

      Peridot Facid 2A5L CUT 5XG you should for summer or winter break I have lived there my whole life and it is amazing

  • @TheTechAdmin
    @TheTechAdmin 2 года назад +4

    This guy is only 7 years older than me, but looks 40 years older; crazy.
    Once I start looking older, I want to move to Japan and grow old there.