I also think lifestyle has a big reason to do with this. Japan is a very walkable country and most people are able to stay in decent shape without deliberately working out.
1. The japanese soup a lot which is known to help with weight control. Broth fills you up at a low calorie count. 2. While they do a lot of wheat noodles, they do a lot of other grains. They almost never use corn. 3. They use a lot of vegetables in their cooking which are also higher in bulk and lower in calories than bready equivalents.
@ham sandwich Except there are McDonald's and KFC and starbucks and many American fast foods in Japan. The culture is definitely different. They dont overindulge and fat shaming is real. In America being fat is considered "beautiful" and fat shaming is "bullying" and unacceptable.
The main thing for any low obesity rate country is transportation. Any country that relies on car is fat. Asians literally walk everywhere, even to their transportation which is the train.
As someone who has lived in Japan (from Australia), there's a few big points I think that were missed and I haven't seen in the comments: 1) the portion sizes are far smaller than anything in the west. I'm not a big eater and I'm quite thin, but even for me the large portions were small and I could eat two of them, or at least an extra large and then something else. However for the ordinary Japanese person, the portion size was just fine. The calorie count is not just lower, all portion sizes are small, and if you want to eat more, you have to pay more i.e. ordering or buying more of the same thing. You can't just get a large meal for cheap or buy large portions of things in the supermarket like you can in the west, because that simply doesn't exist. If you want more, you have to buy another one, doubling the cost. 2) the typical diet has a distinct lack of highly refined grain (wheat) products when compared to western diets. Western diets tend to involve more highly processed products as a whole. Certain ingredients in our food can provoke hunger, while the highly processed food, wheat products and several ingredients seems to slow our digestion down and blocks us up, at least in my experience. 3) obesity rates in Japan are rising, due to the influx of more and more western food or western style food. Women's breast sizes are also increasing due to the increase of meat and dairy in their diets too, which they've historically had very little of. Food items and types of food that are not natively part of Japanese cuisine are also more expensive and harder to get ahold of.
I’ve been to Japan and the reason why people are so skinny was the fact that to get to places people either bike or walk. I remember walking more than 20,000 steps in a single day just to get to places plus you don’t realize you’re walking that much because you’re so invested in the scenery.
Not just that but japan is a small island as well meaning things HAVE to be close together whereas in places like the US were spread across the entire continent and the government has intentionally built things so far apart so they can sell cars and gas, and in japan they have AMAZING public transport.😊
@@Thiccness_Is_DeliciousI mean yeah US is spread but thats not intentional design for evil corporate america, every state just has different resources for its industry so we gotta take up the land lol
As a native born and raised in Tokyo, I appreciated your analysis and opinions on Japanese food! I think one contributing factor worth mentioning is that sadly, especially for women, there is an overwhelming beauty standard of being underweight. The research came out a few years back that average BMI of women became lower than that of right after World War 2, when everyone was malnourished and underweight, which speaks volume. Growing up, I was often told by my friends or parents that I didn't have a good body because my BMI wasn't close to ideal value of 16-17. To this day, a lot of people in Japan see no issue, and things that are considered "thinspo" or "thinspiration" in Western culture can be found everywhere in Japanese media and social media with nothing else than compliments and envy as reactions. Nevertheless, our food does have a good basis of staples such as fermented food, fish and veggies, some of which are integrated in fast food. (Btw, I must say Takoyaki is the best!😭
Same here, I'm not in Japan currently, but I was also born and raises there, along with the beauty standards, there's also overwork issues and depression all over, seeing it firsthand is very sad, but there's still great food, the people are very nice, our country has very high intelligence and technology by default, and it feels like home most of all
exactly. it's not just about the food or walkable cities, ppl there have a ''skinny'' mentality. whereas in the west it's normalized to be fat. idk why so few comments have made that point. it shows they are not really familiar with the culture
Being a gamer I love it when my mom buys me takoyaki as a snack like there is 2 types of people 1. People that just absolutely adores takoyaki 2. People that does not know how to enjoy life (and Joe is this person (no offense))
Probably not the best made takoyaki. In the UK, they dont eat much seafood other than fish and chips so most people here are less adventurous when it comes to foreign Asian cuisine
Biggest reasons are: 1: Walkability. Japanese people walk a lot. 2: Quality of food. Japan has some of the highest quality produce in the world and their foods are far less processed than in the West. Even in their fast food restaurants, they are still cooked with fresh wholesome ingredients in-house. Whereas in the West, fast food is first processed in a plant then frozen and delivered to their locations. 3: Portion sizes. Japanese people eat much smaller portion sizes than the West. Westerners will often still feel hungry after eating a meal in Japan because they're so used to eating large portions.
I cannot believe they shunned the takoyaki..... hahah it's one of my most favorite japanese foods. But yeah, Japan is so healthy because of many factors. Genetics, lifestyle, food choices, chemicals allowed or not allowed in food, etc...
Yeah that is why when western women go to japan they gain weight... you all seem to think that weight just magically appears and has nothing to do with how much people eat nor social pressure.
I think traditional food is a big reason to why a countries have varying rates of obesity. Compared to England, for example, the japanese have a very healthy diet, consisting mostly of low calorie seafood, rice, and soy products. What you are used to cooking at home is what's going to matter the most, and between what an english person usually eats at breakfast (a lot of fried stuff), and what a japanese eats at breakfast (rice, fish, miso, natto), the difference is night and day.
lmao then why is that "healthy diet" giving even skinny 20 year olds diabetes? cause they eat to much rice its a huge problem, just cause a country looks healthier that isn't always the case
I find it mildly amusing that Joe mentions it's rare to find an overweight person and at 4:37 two separate people who look a little overweight walk past.
A few things. Some of them have been said by others, so credit where credit is due. 1) MOS Burger's patties are a pork/beef blend. 2) Portion sizes are far smaller. 3) 24/7 convenience stores carry salads and other low calorie options. 4) Food habits - Japanese eat a lot of carbs in the form of rice, noodles, and batter but they also have good eating habits. For example, the go to drink for even toddlers is unsweetened barley tea (mugi-cha). Japanese children are far less picky and eat a wider variety of things than most Western children such as fish (not battered and fried), veggies such as the leafy greens found in Chinese stir fry, and other non-junk food snacks such as nori (dried seaweed) and tiny dried whole fish. But as others have pointed out, obesity is going up as people become more sedentary and eat more Western-style fast food in increasing portion sizes. A good example of this is Okinawa, which has the highest obesity rate in Japan. Okinawa was occupied by the US until 1972 and still has most of American's Japan-stationed military forces. Introduction of American foods into Okinawa has taken it from its traditional veggie/soy bean and pork/fish based diet to a diet heavy on fried food and simple carbs.
This is the first video I have watched on this channel I just wanted to point out the excellent quality with the editing. This at times literally looked like a TV show 👏
When I was in Japan one thing I noticed about eating out is that they don’t provide to go boxes . Portions are sized so that most all people can finish the food at the restaurant . Leaving less of a caloric in take in general
You missed the most beloved Japanese fast food: bento boxes! Practically every street in Tokyo has one, or multiple, convenience stores selling a range of different sized bento boxes and various onigiri/snacks. For most Japanese people, these are more convenient than Western style fast food options. They are also much healthier and lower in calories.
I'm from India,I started lifting an year ago ,gained almost 30 pounds ,at 13 percent body fat,I applied your bulking advice ,and I 'm tremendously grateful for that ,I really enjoy your content ,it's very entertaining, keep it up
I noticed during my time in Fukuoka that everyone walks everywhere, that probably has something to do with it, their cities are designed in a way where everything is reachable by walking or bicycle. That and the fact people there generally have a good idea how to cook. Also they have a very efficient and affordable public transport system. I'd love to go back again, such a cool place.
That's why the majority of Asia has low obesity rate. It's not really the food. We walk everywhere. Any country that drives cars as their main means of transportation is obese.
Hey Joe !~ So glad you were able to visit here in Japan! I absolutely love the food here because it is so delicious yet very healthy. Hoped you enjoyed your time in Japan!
It's about food and lifestyle. When I went to Japan for a year to go to Uni, I ate like them and lived the typical Uni student life. I lost 50 lbs without even trying!
I love Japanese style diet. Drinking tea, healthy food nutrition diet, their proportions sizes are perfect for my daily in take. But most importantly, they walk a lot. I’ve seen many videos were I noticed there aren’t many benches. so people will walk to their destination without realizing they’re automatically burn half of the calories.
Nice vid. I also think routine and disciple. The way the Japanese are bought up is still very traditional and different to a lot of western side of world. Such an amazing discipline and respect for their culture and work ethic. I think this helps blend in with working towards and achieving goals easier. Us Brits can sometimes give up and start again a little to easily (or wait till next Monday 😂) . Would be interested to see extended vid on why else you think there is such a high % difference between UK and Japanese Jo? Awesome vid as always keep up amazing work 💪
I've lived in Japan for about 3 years. Here's what I can surmise: 1) Japanese, in general, walk a lot. And I mean a LOT. 2) They make sure to include a good sizable side of vegetables in almost every meal. 3) Japanese parents train their kids to eat vegetables from young. This includes using creative ways such as stuffing bell peppers and carrots into their hamburger patties. 4) Adults who do not have healthy eating habits are sometimes regarded as childish and immature for not taking care of their bodies. A little peer pressure goes a long way. 5) Japanese find absolutely delicious ways to cook their veggies.
You’re right. Peer pressure is huge. “Fat shaming” is such a horrible concept. I was obese when I was 15-16 and got tired of being called fat and got into really good shape and it changed my life for the better in many ways.
@@cooldud7071 not only eating junk isn't a narrow view of perfection, it's a basic health prevention standard, unless you have serious sensory issues i'll see it as not knowing how to take care of yourself
Joe I did like your style of presenting. I can see these turning into a travel show style like the ones Joanne Lumley does. You present they really professionally.
Two months ago i went to Japan and the first thing we tried was burger king, given the fact that we were totally in the unknown and opted for something familiar. To my surprise it was way cheaper than over here in Europe but when we finally got our meal it made sense, the portions were much smaller in comparison. In general the portions are the largest in the u.s., europe in the middle and then east-asian countries like Japan.
This is such a ridiculous statement. Just because we don't enforce societal pressure on people in the West about their weight (we actually do, btw.. especially towards women) doesn't mean overweight people don't feel shameful about their weight. Lots of overweight people feel shameful about their weight.
@@theobell2002why do you think there is prejudice against overweight people? Do you think society just randomly picked a category of people and decided to taunt them? Of course there is a good reason that people do this for: because its against nature. Human body isnt meant to eat all this crazy quantity of food and do nothing all day. In the first years of our existence, people had to run and fight all day with animals for occasional little pieces of meat. Our so called progress is facing against us humans now, making all types of task easier by a phisical standpoint. No stairs, there are elevators, no hunt, there are gigantic malls, no more walk or run, we have cars and planes that make us travel by just consuming an insane amount of fuel. So fit and healthy people, consciously or inconsciously, do something to avoid others from falling in mistake.
japan also has a lot of ideals that people are raised and need to uphold such as staying slim or for women to be pale and cute looking (young) just how it is
this dude has the best videos over anyone with similiar content. short, great video work, not being an overacting dickhead like so many. no yelling at the screen, not being a know it all. he deserves his success.
No joe its not about fastfood , its literally about the mindset among japanese people that they are actually really strict when it comes to their diet (lots of greens) and also got fast metabolism genetics ,, btw my aunt is japanese and she said that their diet in japan is really strict and also trying to adopt it cuz im mixed japanese /Brazilian
@@toxicgracie3772 they would exist in a place where there is sufficient demand for them. in america put the same "healthy" food chain beside a taco bell and people would still choose the taco bell. it's already proven. there exists a few japanese chains in america and they do not do as well as their less healthy counterparts. americans dont care, because being fat/overweight/obese is already "accepted" in america and some people even glorify it("thicc)(plus-sized modeling). the first step towards counteracting a problem is admitting that a problem exists. unfortunately for america, a good portion of people are in denial about it, a good portion have accepted and embraced the problem.
Great video as always. I was wondering if we could expect an OG Joe Fazer vlog soon. I started watching late 2019 and I loved the training videos. It is clear to see you're trying to reach a wider industry and as fans we're full supportive of that. I was just wondering if we could get like a day in the life style video or something soon.
i see people talking about how its because its a "walkable" place, but in reality, Asian countries including Japan are good at fat shaming, and it's frowned upon to be fat unless you're "sumo"...
Though UK has a lot of fast food chains, it doesn't contain the ungodly amount if harmful chemicals, preservative and artificial flavourings like the US fast food.
Another key thing about living in Japan is that sugar loaded drinks arent consumed as much on a regular basis. (not counting alcohol lol) Unsweetened tea and water are always chosen. And majority of the vending machines have most of their slots occupied by a variety of sugar-less options; houji-cha, ryoku-cha, kou-cha, mugi-cha, oolong-cha, black coffee, water, etc. Out of the 30 or 40 choices, only about 10% or even less are sodas, juice or some kind of energy drink. As a Japanese, it is not unusual for kids to have tea as their favourite drink, hence, most people arent as accustomed to drinking cola or red bull so regularly as it is with the west.
I dont disagree but tbf stuff like soda and juices are almost nothing compared to food when it comes to calories. You could drink a 50cl bottle every day and it would barely change your calorie intake
Indeed, when I moved there at 17 with a very sweet tooth I was shocked about the non-sugared tea, coffee etc. It was all very natural. It took me some time to adapt, but it was a good detox, and to this day I do not like sweetened stuff (cakes, etc - very heavy). I stick to unsweetened tea and natural flavours now.
@@agnethamortensen447 Yeah, once you understand regular tea you can't go back lol. Raised in Asia for all my life; its disappointing that I cant find bottled regular unsweetened tea in the west.
When I was commuting to work on foot (30 min walk each way) I found I was losing weight without particularly watching my diet. In japan, very few people actually drive, instead opting for the subways. I think that alone does an awful lot for the low obesity rates.
There is a very easy way to get the calories down. Just skip the Soda and drink water instead. You skip a third of the calories without eating less and you probably save some money.
the one you spitted out is called “takoyaki” made with flour and protein in the middle of it usually cooked with squids. its also quite famous in Malaysia as many street vendors sell it but twist it to our own style a bit. but anyway I love it man so unfortunate that you dont fancy it😂
There is also more that what we eat. Students walk to schools. Public transports are frequent, people either walk or cycle to the station, and your bike wheels will still be there when you return.
Japanese culture and the way they are raised in general also greatly contributes to the low obesity rates. My dad is Japanese and he always taught me the importance of having a well-balanced meal, I just had to get used to the taste of fish growing up and I always had rice and miso soup as side dishes. Growing up I never really liked miso soup too much, I could eat it fine I just wouldn't choose to eat it. But it was always there as a side dish so I just had to have it almost everyday, nowadays I actually quite enjoy it and I feel like something is missing if I don't get my miso soup lol. He understood that as a child you need to be exposed to different tastes and get used to them so he always gave me plenty of new foods to try. On top of that he had this rule about only eating until you're 80% full. You always need to be feeling satisfied after a meal not full. While living in Japan for a bit I've noticed that the portions they serve here are always "just enough to feel satisfied" portions and not the huge ass portions I've seen from videos in America.
Notice the lack of drive-thru restaurants in Japan. I can't speak for other countries, but this is a major issue in the US. We have so many drive-thru restaurants with enormous menus and portion sizes.
Not sure if you know but you ordered the chicken katsu instead of the pork that was recommended by the cook. The pork was the red button to the left. The chicken is good too but pork katsu in Japan is on a different level. Next time you visit Japan you should try horumon lol Cheers!
Haha, I was about to comment on that but searched for any comment and I am glad that someone has already spotted it. It is rather easy to find chicken cutlet curry rice here but I have not seen Pork Cutlet curry rice here in London. I miss the good soft pork cutlet in Tokyo...
When I lived in China, there were certainly all the fast food stores around, local and imported. But there were a TON of local places serving fresh cooked cuisine with lots of veggies and fresh meats. Also, everything was in walking distance: fruit and vegetable markets, grocery stores, barber shops, etc. I didn't own a car there, so I pretty much had to walk or walk to a bust stop or subway stop, which were not always nearby. Also, while walking around, I saw people playing basketball, practicing their tai-chi, and of course, so many bikes (although a lot of electronic bikes now). Now, back in my hometown, USA, I have to drive everywhere to buy my groceries, get a haircut, out to dinner or to a movie . . . I miss the little community I was in and the convenience of it all.
I busted out laughing at your reaction to the takoyaki. It's one of my most favorite foods, personally. I wish I had access to it more often in the crummy, humid state I live in.
People stereotype us as VERY FAT(I'm American, and this is not true), yet, they don't even look at Nauru, which mainly gets it food from British imports. Many countries in Oceania have this too, and so are obese. Not sure if you seen this, but Australia used to THRIVE on British imports, which gave them a high obesity rate.
For me as a Korean, I see it as a difference in public transportation and the way we were raised. In Korea, if you don't finish the rice, there were stories that it would haunt you lmao and or we would be hit, with parents saying you have no idea how hard farmers or people work to put food on the table. + Because of the convenience in transportation, we walk between stations and walk everywhere + with high car tax, its preferable to just walk and take subways or buses. Whereas when I was in US or Canada, everyone took cars, have drive thru which is rare in Asia and eat large ass portions and leave a lot of leftovers.
There's an element which is the schooling system. Johann Hari did research on this, where he discovered every school has a dedicated nutritional expert that has to do all the meal planning to ensure healthy food, as well as cater for allergies etc.
I had mcdonald's in Kyoto and it was quite different from American mcdonald's. The beef itself tastes different. The fries were a lot less salty, and the soda tasted less sweet (maybe just the water they use? Don't think it actually contains less sugar). Also their cup sizes are a lot smaller and you don't get unlimited refills.
Fair play you went all that way just to tell us something obvious that fast food places are everywhere in England without many options of low calorie meals 😂
I'd say the main reason is how much more easy and available better high quality food is. Not only can you get really decent meals quick but they're really cheap. And their convience stores are actually convienent and priced fair with a wide range of different kinds of food
Having lived in Japan, I did lose a lot of weight because I walked and cycled a heck of a lot more and the food portion sizes are in generally smaller compared to when I lived in the west. However what I ended up with was very high salt and cholesterol as there Japanese food can be quite salty and high in fat with the frequent use of soy sauce, miso and various salty condiments. Also there is a lot of fried fast food: fried chicken (kara age) is a very popular food along side things like tempura, croquettes and these are often served with salty sweet condiments. So while eating out portions were much smaller, I had to battle to reduce my cholesterol by switching to more grilled foods and reducing my salt intake (which was really hard because soy sauce and miso is delicious!). Being obese definitely has a stigma attached to it...particularly when you look at clothing sizes. While in west at Uniqlo, I usually can fit a small T-shirt In Japan I was a Medium to Large. If you are more than an XL size in Japan, be prepared to have a headache getting any kind of clothing that fits...
Japan, as what I've seen in other videos, is very much a society that places a lot of emphasis on looks and conforming to a certain look and certain behaviors. So you win some, you lose some. I do think that countries like the u.s. could and should have more healthy fast food.
We’re forgetting the number 1 reason. Their toxic work culture, long hours, stressful no sleep type of work, which has a big impact on how frequently they eat and weight gain
I love the food in Japan. High quality and super tasty. I remember going and wishing the UK had the same fast-food ethos. I loved the octopus balls too....LOL.
I also think lifestyle has a big reason to do with this. Japan is a very walkable country and most people are able to stay in decent shape without deliberately working out.
@@dayne6475 exactly you become a disgrace if you ore obese back there and you cannot connect with anyone
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@@dayne6475 this is why
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@@dayne6475 good. That’s how it should be everywhere. None of this body positivity garbage promoting obesity
1. The japanese soup a lot which is known to help with weight control. Broth fills you up at a low calorie count.
2. While they do a lot of wheat noodles, they do a lot of other grains. They almost never use corn.
3. They use a lot of vegetables in their cooking which are also higher in bulk and lower in calories than bready equivalents.
No the japanese are just smarter
@Ham Sandwich i agree with you, their culture is just smarter and they place value on things that actually have benefit
@ham sandwich
Except there are McDonald's and KFC and starbucks and many American fast foods in Japan.
The culture is definitely different. They dont overindulge and fat shaming is real. In America being fat is considered "beautiful" and fat shaming is "bullying" and unacceptable.
The main thing for any low obesity rate country is transportation. Any country that relies on car is fat. Asians literally walk everywhere, even to their transportation which is the train.
None of these are the reasons
As someone who has lived in Japan (from Australia), there's a few big points I think that were missed and I haven't seen in the comments:
1) the portion sizes are far smaller than anything in the west. I'm not a big eater and I'm quite thin, but even for me the large portions were small and I could eat two of them, or at least an extra large and then something else. However for the ordinary Japanese person, the portion size was just fine. The calorie count is not just lower, all portion sizes are small, and if you want to eat more, you have to pay more i.e. ordering or buying more of the same thing. You can't just get a large meal for cheap or buy large portions of things in the supermarket like you can in the west, because that simply doesn't exist. If you want more, you have to buy another one, doubling the cost.
2) the typical diet has a distinct lack of highly refined grain (wheat) products when compared to western diets. Western diets tend to involve more highly processed products as a whole. Certain ingredients in our food can provoke hunger, while the highly processed food, wheat products and several ingredients seems to slow our digestion down and blocks us up, at least in my experience.
3) obesity rates in Japan are rising, due to the influx of more and more western food or western style food. Women's breast sizes are also increasing due to the increase of meat and dairy in their diets too, which they've historically had very little of. Food items and types of food that are not natively part of Japanese cuisine are also more expensive and harder to get ahold of.
Bigger boobs is good
reverse for me i was born in japan living in Australia :D. I also agree with the rise of obesity in japan
"Women's breast sizes are also increasing due to the increase of meat and dairy in their diets too"
i see nothing wrong here
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Takoyaki is absolutely delicious! Haha!
I’ve been to Japan and the reason why people are so skinny was the fact that to get to places people either bike or walk. I remember walking more than 20,000 steps in a single day just to get to places plus you don’t realize you’re walking that much because you’re so invested in the scenery.
Not just that but japan is a small island as well meaning things HAVE to be close together whereas in places like the US were spread across the entire continent and the government has intentionally built things so far apart so they can sell cars and gas, and in japan they have AMAZING public transport.😊
@@Thiccness_Is_DeliciousI mean yeah US is spread but thats not intentional design for evil corporate america, every state just has different resources for its industry so we gotta take up the land lol
It probably helps that they don’t have processed foods and artificial fillers inside of their foods.
@@Thiccness_Is_Delicious You might want to learn a little geography, its not a "small Island" at all
As a native born and raised in Tokyo, I appreciated your analysis and opinions on Japanese food!
I think one contributing factor worth mentioning is that sadly, especially for women, there is an overwhelming beauty standard of being underweight. The research came out a few years back that average BMI of women became lower than that of right after World War 2, when everyone was malnourished and underweight, which speaks volume.
Growing up, I was often told by my friends or parents that I didn't have a good body because my BMI wasn't close to ideal value of 16-17.
To this day, a lot of people in Japan see no issue, and things that are considered "thinspo" or "thinspiration" in Western culture can be found everywhere in Japanese media and social media with nothing else than compliments and envy as reactions.
Nevertheless, our food does have a good basis of staples such as fermented food, fish and veggies, some of which are integrated in fast food.
(Btw, I must say Takoyaki is the best!😭
Same here, I'm not in Japan currently, but I was also born and raises there, along with the beauty standards, there's also overwork issues and depression all over, seeing it firsthand is very sad, but there's still great food, the people are very nice, our country has very high intelligence and technology by default, and it feels like home most of all
Takoyaki is indeed the best
Takoyaki is my favorite! 😊
exactly. it's not just about the food or walkable cities, ppl there have a ''skinny'' mentality. whereas in the west it's normalized to be fat. idk why so few comments have made that point. it shows they are not really familiar with the culture
You’re right, I was shocked when those guys spit out takoyaki! …They literally don’t understand good food 👎
Reason why we watch Joe is that he is sooo sooo relatable and talks abt real stuff that we go thru that most influencers completely ignore
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My heart literally cracked when I heard you literally hate eating the takoyaki like why I love it so much I wish I can eat them all the time
Indeed. Takoyaki is amazing.
Takoyaki is delicious and deserves justice here 😅
Being a gamer I love it when my mom buys me takoyaki as a snack like there is 2 types of people
1. People that just absolutely adores takoyaki
2. People that does not know how to enjoy life (and Joe is this person (no offense))
Probably not the best made takoyaki. In the UK, they dont eat much seafood other than fish and chips so most people here are less adventurous when it comes to foreign Asian cuisine
man could’ve given me the takoyaki
Your Videos are so straight to the point, relatable, and informational that idk how the whole youtube community doesn't watches you
Same thoughts there on him.
Absolutely agree. Joe is a genius filmmaker.
This is probably by far the most embarrassing video i have ever seen..
Biggest reasons are:
1: Walkability. Japanese people walk a lot.
2: Quality of food. Japan has some of the highest quality produce in the world and their foods are far less processed than in the West. Even in their fast food restaurants, they are still cooked with fresh wholesome ingredients in-house. Whereas in the West, fast food is first processed in a plant then frozen and delivered to their locations.
3: Portion sizes. Japanese people eat much smaller portion sizes than the West. Westerners will often still feel hungry after eating a meal in Japan because they're so used to eating large portions.
Yes! Walk, Quality and Portions...
How could you not like Takoyaki? It is a big popular food in Japan and a must when visiting Japan
just because it's popular doesn't mean everyone will like it.
Cause octopus is icky
@@lilithius9410 how, that such a weird opinion
love takoyaki but the concept of personal tastes i hope isnt too hard to grasp for you
I would of ate it for him!!
I cannot believe they shunned the takoyaki..... hahah it's one of my most favorite japanese foods. But yeah, Japan is so healthy because of many factors. Genetics, lifestyle, food choices, chemicals allowed or not allowed in food, etc...
OMG SAME. i loooove takoyaki.
Cause octopus is icky
Yeah that is why when western women go to japan they gain weight... you all seem to think that weight just magically appears and has nothing to do with how much people eat nor social pressure.
Yeah wtf, literally have never heard of anyone disliking takoyaki, indifferent MAYBE but never hate. Its almost like finding out santa isnt real
i think the textures may have thrown him off@@attn.
I think traditional food is a big reason to why a countries have varying rates of obesity. Compared to England, for example, the japanese have a very healthy diet, consisting mostly of low calorie seafood, rice, and soy products. What you are used to cooking at home is what's going to matter the most, and between what an english person usually eats at breakfast (a lot of fried stuff), and what a japanese eats at breakfast (rice, fish, miso, natto), the difference is night and day.
And Japanese eat mostly at home, plus societal pressure if you're obese. So most people tend to be slimmer.
Nah. It's because the majority walk and take public transportation which could take miles to walk to. Any country that relies on cars is fat.
lmao then why is that "healthy diet" giving even skinny 20 year olds diabetes? cause they eat to much rice its a huge problem, just cause a country looks healthier that isn't always the case
@@chains_of_heaven They also walk a lot, don't tend to eat a lot of dairy and beef, and their portion sizes are smaller.
Um no us British have porridge or cereal or toast for breakfast.
I find it mildly amusing that Joe mentions it's rare to find an overweight person and at 4:37 two separate people who look a little overweight walk past.
Could be pregnant 😂
But still they are not of lot of them compared to America or British.
still not obesity tho
@@leahmelendez5197 thats a bullshit excuse
@@leahmelendez5197keep believing that if it makes your life easier 😂
A few things. Some of them have been said by others, so credit where credit is due.
1) MOS Burger's patties are a pork/beef blend.
2) Portion sizes are far smaller.
3) 24/7 convenience stores carry salads and other low calorie options.
4) Food habits - Japanese eat a lot of carbs in the form of rice, noodles, and batter but they also have good eating habits. For example, the go to drink for even toddlers is unsweetened barley tea (mugi-cha). Japanese children are far less picky and eat a wider variety of things than most Western children such as fish (not battered and fried), veggies such as the leafy greens found in Chinese stir fry, and other non-junk food snacks such as nori (dried seaweed) and tiny dried whole fish.
But as others have pointed out, obesity is going up as people become more sedentary and eat more Western-style fast food in increasing portion sizes. A good example of this is Okinawa, which has the highest obesity rate in Japan. Okinawa was occupied by the US until 1972 and still has most of American's Japan-stationed military forces. Introduction of American foods into Okinawa has taken it from its traditional veggie/soy bean and pork/fish based diet to a diet heavy on fried food and simple carbs.
This is the first video I have watched on this channel I just wanted to point out the excellent quality with the editing. This at times literally looked like a TV show 👏
When I was in Japan one thing I noticed about eating out is that they don’t provide to go boxes . Portions are sized so that most all people can finish the food at the restaurant . Leaving less of a caloric in take in general
You missed the most beloved Japanese fast food: bento boxes! Practically every street in Tokyo has one, or multiple, convenience stores selling a range of different sized bento boxes and various onigiri/snacks. For most Japanese people, these are more convenient than Western style fast food options. They are also much healthier and lower in calories.
Thats not what he meant by fast food
@@jayedith9398bento is basically fast food m8
@@jayedith9398 Bento is literally the fastest food you can get in Japan lol you just grab it and eat it.
I'm from India,I started lifting an year ago ,gained almost 30 pounds ,at 13 percent body fat,I applied your bulking advice ,and I 'm tremendously grateful for that ,I really enjoy your content ,it's very entertaining, keep it up
bro you got them god genetics 30 pounds? whats your diet man share please.
@@gaurav_WIt’s not genetics 🙄🤦♂️
@@gaurav_W You can do it aswell if you have decent work ethic and eat well
@@gaurav_WHe didnt say it was all muscle
@@motion2597 He said he gained almost 30 pounds at 13% bf. Meaning he gained mostly muscle
Your editing is amazing. One of the many things that makes your content stand out!
5:34 that is the most english arigato I've ever heard
I noticed during my time in Fukuoka that everyone walks everywhere, that probably has something to do with it, their cities are designed in a way where everything is reachable by walking or bicycle. That and the fact people there generally have a good idea how to cook. Also they have a very efficient and affordable public transport system. I'd love to go back again, such a cool place.
Yes, the Tokyo underground tube design is based off the behaviour of slime mould.
@@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw Yes I saw a video on this, it's very clever.
@@pecsandabs3808 What was the video?
as some one who came back from osaka one day ago i avaraged 11 km a day for the 2 weeks i was there
That's why the majority of Asia has low obesity rate. It's not really the food. We walk everywhere. Any country that drives cars as their main means of transportation is obese.
real ones know this is a reupload
Yes but why
Yeha it came out last Tuesday
Wasn’t that Vietnam ?
loolll 😂😂😂
It’s not, I just accidentally uploaded it the other day 😅
Hey Joe !~ So glad you were able to visit here in Japan! I absolutely love the food here because it is so delicious yet very healthy. Hoped you enjoyed your time in Japan!
It's about food and lifestyle. When I went to Japan for a year to go to Uni, I ate like them and lived the typical Uni student life. I lost 50 lbs without even trying!
I love Japanese style diet. Drinking tea, healthy food nutrition diet, their proportions sizes are perfect for my daily in take.
But most importantly, they walk a lot. I’ve seen many videos were I noticed there aren’t many benches. so people will walk to their destination without realizing they’re automatically burn half of the calories.
Nice vid. I also think routine and disciple. The way the Japanese are bought up is still very traditional and different to a lot of western side of world. Such an amazing discipline and respect for their culture and work ethic. I think this helps blend in with working towards and achieving goals easier. Us Brits can sometimes give up and start again a little to easily (or wait till next Monday 😂) . Would be interested to see extended vid on why else you think there is such a high % difference between UK and Japanese Jo? Awesome vid as always keep up amazing work 💪
Dude i have to say that Joe has one of the best edit of the whole youtube comunity, really by far
Bro really knows how to trim the fat, and get right to the heart of his topic.
I've lived in Japan for about 3 years. Here's what I can surmise:
1) Japanese, in general, walk a lot. And I mean a LOT.
2) They make sure to include a good sizable side of vegetables in almost every meal.
3) Japanese parents train their kids to eat vegetables from young. This includes using creative ways such as stuffing bell peppers and carrots into their hamburger patties.
4) Adults who do not have healthy eating habits are sometimes regarded as childish and immature for not taking care of their bodies. A little peer pressure goes a long way.
5) Japanese find absolutely delicious ways to cook their veggies.
the 4 should be standard everywhere tbh
You’re right. Peer pressure is huge. “Fat shaming” is such a horrible concept. I was obese when I was 15-16 and got tired of being called fat and got into really good shape and it changed my life for the better in many ways.
@@yumekyn6283 You're saying you'd prefer everyone to force others into fitting into their narrow view of perfection?
@@cooldud7071 not only eating junk isn't a narrow view of perfection, it's a basic health prevention standard, unless you have serious sensory issues i'll see it as not knowing how to take care of yourself
@@yumekyn6283 You can be fat and healthy. 400lb sumo wrestlers can still be healthy.
Joe I did like your style of presenting. I can see these turning into a travel show style like the ones Joanne Lumley does. You present they really professionally.
Two months ago i went to Japan and the first thing we tried was burger king, given the fact that we were totally in the unknown and opted for something familiar. To my surprise it was way cheaper than over here in Europe but when we finally got our meal it made sense, the portions were much smaller in comparison. In general the portions are the largest in the u.s., europe in the middle and then east-asian countries like Japan.
It has a lot to do with the culture and how people perceive you, in uk people have no shame, same with America
Yes, family and the people you love aren't even allowed to show concern about your weight
This is such a ridiculous statement.
Just because we don't enforce societal pressure on people in the West about their weight (we actually do, btw.. especially towards women) doesn't mean overweight people don't feel shameful about their weight. Lots of overweight people feel shameful about their weight.
@@theobell2002 I disagree, look at adverts, models etc, it has become much more normalised compared to other parts of the world
@@helfy1238 More normalized? Sure. But prejudice against overweight people still exists. Beauty standards in the West didn't go away, dawg.
@@theobell2002why do you think there is prejudice against overweight people? Do you think society just randomly picked a category of people and decided to taunt them?
Of course there is a good reason that people do this for: because its against nature.
Human body isnt meant to eat all this crazy quantity of food and do nothing all day. In the first years of our existence, people had to run and fight all day with animals for occasional little pieces of meat.
Our so called progress is facing against us humans now, making all types of task easier by a phisical standpoint. No stairs, there are elevators, no hunt, there are gigantic malls, no more walk or run, we have cars and planes that make us travel by just consuming an insane amount of fuel.
So fit and healthy people, consciously or inconsciously, do something to avoid others from falling in mistake.
As someone who is natively japanese, I love Joe's videos in japan because I can see everything
He literally went to all the fast food joints, somehow I dont believe youre “natively Japanese”😂
@@JayZinger wdym and u are lmao
@@iszack9157 i am yeah, somehow your english is quite good for a “natively japanese”. We all know u a white man look at ur pfp bffr
natively japanese? in the city of japan, state of florida? yep
@@rzt430 yh
japan also has a lot of ideals that people are raised and need to uphold such as staying slim or for women to be pale and cute looking (young) just how it is
also to not become a douchebag like this guy lol
I'll do 10 pushups per like on this comment
430 get to work
@@Biologicalneo720
900 and increasing, bro is cooked
This is getting hard
U gotta do them all bro
this dude has the best videos over anyone with similiar content. short, great video work, not being an overacting dickhead like so many. no yelling at the screen, not being a know it all. he deserves his success.
The octopus ball is actually one of my favourite foods. It is so damn good bro. Nobody considers it fast food tho
its definitely "fast food" in japan
@@Azurexmist No, im japanese
@@caritdemo6457 so? it's still "fast food" by definition.
@@Azurexmistcringe
@@Erik-ed8ml and?
No joe its not about fastfood , its literally about the mindset among japanese people that they are actually really strict when it comes to their diet (lots of greens) and also got fast metabolism genetics ,, btw my aunt is japanese and she said that their diet in japan is really strict and also trying to adopt it cuz im mixed japanese /Brazilian
Of course having healthier fast food options (besides McDonalds) does help too.
@@toxicgracie3772 The whole point is the healthy options are a result of the mindset, not the other way around.
@@toxicgracie3772 they would exist in a place where there is sufficient demand for them. in america put the same "healthy" food chain beside a taco bell and people would still choose the taco bell. it's already proven. there exists a few japanese chains in america and they do not do as well as their less healthy counterparts. americans dont care, because being fat/overweight/obese is already "accepted" in america and some people even glorify it("thicc)(plus-sized modeling).
the first step towards counteracting a problem is admitting that a problem exists. unfortunately for america, a good portion of people are in denial about it, a good portion have accepted and embraced the problem.
Imagine spawning in the middle of the street out of nowhere and being out of breath from it. 0:02
Joe flipping Frazier makes documentaries not just ordinary videos 🔥
i think that asian beauty standards are another reason for the skinny people in most asian country
Great video as always. I was wondering if we could expect an OG Joe Fazer vlog soon. I started watching late 2019 and I loved the training videos. It is clear to see you're trying to reach a wider industry and as fans we're full supportive of that. I was just wondering if we could get like a day in the life style video or something soon.
the short answer to your question is... Everyone walks everywhere and use stairs. That's all there is to it...
i see people talking about how its because its a "walkable" place, but in reality, Asian countries including Japan are good at fat shaming, and it's frowned upon to be fat unless you're "sumo"...
Hey Joe! I think you're doing an amazing job with your channel! You're really helping people realise the value of healthy living.
Though UK has a lot of fast food chains, it doesn't contain the ungodly amount if harmful chemicals, preservative and artificial flavourings like the US fast food.
Another key thing about living in Japan is that sugar loaded drinks arent consumed as much on a regular basis. (not counting alcohol lol)
Unsweetened tea and water are always chosen. And majority of the vending machines have most of their slots occupied by a variety of sugar-less options; houji-cha, ryoku-cha, kou-cha, mugi-cha, oolong-cha, black coffee, water, etc.
Out of the 30 or 40 choices, only about 10% or even less are sodas, juice or some kind of energy drink.
As a Japanese, it is not unusual for kids to have tea as their favourite drink, hence, most people arent as accustomed to drinking cola or red bull so regularly as it is with the west.
I dont disagree but tbf stuff like soda and juices are almost nothing compared to food when it comes to calories. You could drink a 50cl bottle every day and it would barely change your calorie intake
@@h4xnslash900 it doesnt matter about the calories though, its about what is in each calorie
Indeed, when I moved there at 17 with a very sweet tooth I was shocked about the non-sugared tea, coffee etc. It was all very natural. It took me some time to adapt, but it was a good detox, and to this day I do not like sweetened stuff (cakes, etc - very heavy). I stick to unsweetened tea and natural flavours now.
@@agnethamortensen447
Yeah, once you understand regular tea you can't go back lol.
Raised in Asia for all my life; its disappointing that I cant find bottled regular unsweetened tea in the west.
When I was commuting to work on foot (30 min walk each way) I found I was losing weight without particularly watching my diet.
In japan, very few people actually drive, instead opting for the subways. I think that alone does an awful lot for the low obesity rates.
love the content man every video is amazing keep it up joe
the octopus balls are called takoyaki and i've had them before, they're amazing i'm genuinely shocked you dont like them
One of the the main contributing factors I think is definitely portion sizes being generally a lot smaller as well
There is a very easy way to get the calories down. Just skip the Soda and drink water instead. You skip a third of the calories without eating less and you probably save some money.
HEY joe love you man, keep doing what you doing
the one you spitted out is called “takoyaki” made with flour and protein in the middle of it usually cooked with squids. its also quite famous in Malaysia as many street vendors sell it but twist it to our own style a bit. but anyway I love it man so unfortunate that you dont fancy it😂
It's usually octopus, at least in Japan, as tako literally means octopus.
its made with octopus, not squid, get it right.
There is also more that what we eat. Students walk to schools. Public transports are frequent, people either walk or cycle to the station, and your bike wheels will still be there when you return.
People in Japan don't eat as much fast food as british and american people. They also walk a lot more
3:42 I wouldn't say good shape, just not obese
Joe is an inspiration 💪💪
Japanese culture and the way they are raised in general also greatly contributes to the low obesity rates. My dad is Japanese and he always taught me the importance of having a well-balanced meal, I just had to get used to the taste of fish growing up and I always had rice and miso soup as side dishes. Growing up I never really liked miso soup too much, I could eat it fine I just wouldn't choose to eat it. But it was always there as a side dish so I just had to have it almost everyday, nowadays I actually quite enjoy it and I feel like something is missing if I don't get my miso soup lol. He understood that as a child you need to be exposed to different tastes and get used to them so he always gave me plenty of new foods to try. On top of that he had this rule about only eating until you're 80% full. You always need to be feeling satisfied after a meal not full. While living in Japan for a bit I've noticed that the portions they serve here are always "just enough to feel satisfied" portions and not the huge ass portions I've seen from videos in America.
Notice the lack of drive-thru restaurants in Japan. I can't speak for other countries, but this is a major issue in the US. We have so many drive-thru restaurants with enormous menus and portion sizes.
Saw a Mike Thurston video where they said they're taught to only eat until 80% full, and no problems with leaving food on plate if need be.
Not sure if you know but you ordered the chicken katsu instead of the pork that was recommended by the cook. The pork was the red button to the left. The chicken is good too but pork katsu in Japan is on a different level. Next time you visit Japan you should try horumon lol Cheers!
Haha, I was about to comment on that but searched for any comment and I am glad that someone has already spotted it. It is rather easy to find chicken cutlet curry rice here but I have not seen Pork Cutlet curry rice here in London. I miss the good soft pork cutlet in Tokyo...
There is a reason Japan is the least obese country, and that's not because of fast food. They work HARD.
I basically watched a british guy eat different types of Japanese food for 7 minutes. Thanks
When I lived in China, there were certainly all the fast food stores around, local and imported. But there were a TON of local places serving fresh cooked cuisine with lots of veggies and fresh meats. Also, everything was in walking distance: fruit and vegetable markets, grocery stores, barber shops, etc. I didn't own a car there, so I pretty much had to walk or walk to a bust stop or subway stop, which were not always nearby. Also, while walking around, I saw people playing basketball, practicing their tai-chi, and of course, so many bikes (although a lot of electronic bikes now). Now, back in my hometown, USA, I have to drive everywhere to buy my groceries, get a haircut, out to dinner or to a movie . . . I miss the little community I was in and the convenience of it all.
Really enjoyed this! But I did gasp when you spat out the takoyaki - I bloody love em!
Joe has been all around the world at this point 😆
I busted out laughing at your reaction to the takoyaki.
It's one of my most favorite foods, personally. I wish I had access to it more often in the crummy, humid state I live in.
i swear i watched this already did u reupload this ?
I am half British and half Japanese and I can agree that a lot of people in Japan are not obese even though there are a lot of fast food stuff
People stereotype us as VERY FAT(I'm American, and this is not true), yet, they don't even look at Nauru, which mainly gets it food from British imports. Many countries in Oceania have this too, and so are obese. Not sure if you seen this, but Australia used to THRIVE on British imports, which gave them a high obesity rate.
Yes the British are a disgrace
Australian girls are very friendly❤
At 1:23 I saw nepal and I never knew we were so far down lmao
Bro india is 2nd most less obesse country in this chart lmao 😅😂
I love Japan, their lifestyle, and their culture. So proud and excited to learn Japanese and eventually move there in the future ☺️
I feel the same way with the Maldives! I’d love to move to Maldives in the future.
teacher or online classes ?
Do not move to Japan trust me unless you fully fluent in Japanese and have plans 😊
u might wanna reconsider moving there. they dont like foreigners
Why would you want to move to japan? everything in life is better in the West...
For me as a Korean, I see it as a difference in public transportation and the way we were raised. In Korea, if you don't finish the rice, there were stories that it would haunt you lmao and or we would be hit, with parents saying you have no idea how hard farmers or people work to put food on the table. + Because of the convenience in transportation, we walk between stations and walk everywhere + with high car tax, its preferable to just walk and take subways or buses. Whereas when I was in US or Canada, everyone took cars, have drive thru which is rare in Asia and eat large ass portions and leave a lot of leftovers.
There's an element which is the schooling system. Johann Hari did research on this, where he discovered every school has a dedicated nutritional expert that has to do all the meal planning to ensure healthy food, as well as cater for allergies etc.
I had mcdonald's in Kyoto and it was quite different from American mcdonald's. The beef itself tastes different. The fries were a lot less salty, and the soda tasted less sweet (maybe just the water they use? Don't think it actually contains less sugar). Also their cup sizes are a lot smaller and you don't get unlimited refills.
love your vids joe keep up the good work!
Fair play you went all that way just to tell us something obvious that fast food places are everywhere in England without many options of low calorie meals 😂
you guys not liking takoyaki is a crime
Why? We can like what we like, it's not up to you
@@MbappeGOATFootball2024 well said! you put me right, you did! fight on, internet warrior!
bro the way he says adigoto or however you says it kills me but over all great video
I'd say the main reason is how much more easy and available better high quality food is. Not only can you get really decent meals quick but they're really cheap. And their convience stores are actually convienent and priced fair with a wide range of different kinds of food
India 🇮🇳 and Vietnam 🇻🇳 are the least obese country in the world u should make a video on that countries 😂
Joe has a unique talent to make his videos feel so much longer than they actualiteit are.
Having lived in Japan, I did lose a lot of weight because I walked and cycled a heck of a lot more and the food portion sizes are in generally smaller compared to when I lived in the west. However what I ended up with was very high salt and cholesterol as there Japanese food can be quite salty and high in fat with the frequent use of soy sauce, miso and various salty condiments. Also there is a lot of fried fast food: fried chicken (kara age) is a very popular food along side things like tempura, croquettes and these are often served with salty sweet condiments. So while eating out portions were much smaller, I had to battle to reduce my cholesterol by switching to more grilled foods and reducing my salt intake (which was really hard because soy sauce and miso is delicious!). Being obese definitely has a stigma attached to it...particularly when you look at clothing sizes. While in west at Uniqlo, I usually can fit a small T-shirt In Japan I was a Medium to Large. If you are more than an XL size in Japan, be prepared to have a headache getting any kind of clothing that fits...
Japan, as what I've seen in other videos, is very much a society that places a lot of emphasis on looks and conforming to a certain look and certain behaviors. So you win some, you lose some. I do think that countries like the u.s. could and should have more healthy fast food.
Tonkatsu is actually not fast food at all, since it’s made fresh off the kitchen. It just has high calories because it’s fried pork.
We’re forgetting the number 1 reason.
Their toxic work culture, long hours, stressful no sleep type of work, which has a big impact on how frequently they eat and weight gain
1:12 This is Hongdae (Seoul) in Korea not Japan x)
Yes
99cent whopper 😭 i wish
Wow! I never knew Mos Burgers are green in Japan!
In Taiwan, Mos Burger's brand color is red.
It also helps that the majority of places to eat in Japan are Sushi and Ramen along with how you basically walk damn near everywhere in the area.
does anyone notice his back at 6:12
kinda sus
that's strect marks, quite common
i was looking for this comment (i don’t think they are stretch marks)
6:44 Rolls-Royce
Mouse-House
0:20 GYATTTTTTT DAMN
Bro GYATT to change his definition of obesity 💀
'You must try Mos Burger,' my Japanese student told me in Tokyo. I loved that burger with pasta sauce. Such a good idea.
the first clip of stock footage of 'japan' is actually south Korea lmao
"least obese" goes to 7th place. XD
If he goes any lower he'll end up in starving country territory
@@Hester-l6k Vietnam is not really starving country territory
I love the food in Japan. High quality and super tasty. I remember going and wishing the UK had the same fast-food ethos. I loved the octopus balls too....LOL.
They probably taste good
The ”aRikatou” always gets me😂
hearing a british "arigato" is something i never knew i needed in my life.
0:20 She just has a Failed BBL or sum