What a Japanese Family Restaurant is Like

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @hamzaboumazouna5959
    @hamzaboumazouna5959 6 лет назад +676

    2:55 "It's the sound of eating so..." I love that matter-of-fact description of slurping.

  • @apipar7681
    @apipar7681 6 лет назад +4862

    Their technology is 10 years ahead of the world lmaooo

    • @cardphan1
      @cardphan1 6 лет назад +123

      In some ways yes. But most places still do not accept credit cards which is strange when they have so much technology everywhere else.

    • @danbo967
      @danbo967 5 лет назад +60

      @@cardphan1 Anywhere beside the US credit cards are not highly trusted. In germany it's the same btw. Its more common to pay with cash or use a debit card.

    • @aster6804
      @aster6804 5 лет назад +5

      @@monomiluvpower6391 you're not "exposing" you're using false logic and hypocrisy
      you say making mild mistakes is "immature" and so is using basic pauses and yet you still make jokes about butts no matter how much UncleJae says "it doesn't mean butt" smh

    • @westcoastfriday8609
      @westcoastfriday8609 5 лет назад +5

      @@monomiluvpower6391 why are yall fighting in the comments section of a video on Japan calm TF down 😂

    • @blessedwifeandmama
      @blessedwifeandmama 5 лет назад

      At least! Possibly more

  • @khadijahkubra2947
    @khadijahkubra2947 5 лет назад +176

    I swear i love the Japanese. Manners, respect, technology and amazing culture.

  • @francescacappai2652
    @francescacappai2652 8 лет назад +1659

    The waitress was so nice and sweet to the kids ❤

  • @rinaduran5770
    @rinaduran5770 5 лет назад +1786

    $40 is so cheap for 3 people! Especially when getting all that food.

    • @farhanazis8594
      @farhanazis8594 5 лет назад +86

      Not in third world country😂
      I can brought food for 3 people for 5$😂

    • @D0tD0tCurv3
      @D0tD0tCurv3 5 лет назад +13

      4 people their mom is their too

    • @BRuh-gv3rk
      @BRuh-gv3rk 5 лет назад +2

      d0ubl33ncrypt but is it any good....

    • @ansiacutemorals8488
      @ansiacutemorals8488 5 лет назад +1

      @@BRuh-gv3rk yeah it is

    • @damsie64
      @damsie64 5 лет назад +16

      I would have to spend like more than $100 if I ate with 3 people

  • @madamwiresit5652
    @madamwiresit5652 5 лет назад +834

    If we had umbrella stands in America ,other people would steal the umbrellas 😂 I experienced it

    • @burgerli193DS
      @burgerli193DS 5 лет назад +11

      The Bird101 that’s a stereotype, but okay...

    • @burgerli193DS
      @burgerli193DS 5 лет назад +9

      allurinq I’m not even American, and I have never seen an umbrella stand in a restaurant 😂

    • @burgerli193DS
      @burgerli193DS 5 лет назад +14

      allurinq and ur one of those people who would accuse others of stealing, even though you have never met them.

    • @burgerli193DS
      @burgerli193DS 5 лет назад +5

      allurinq seems legit

    • @burgerli193DS
      @burgerli193DS 5 лет назад +3

      allurinq ?? Ok?

  • @LifeWhereImFrom
    @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +1034

    FAQs (Thanks for all the questions!)
    ¥3864 (~$40USD) for the food? That's for two adult meals (Aiko and I), one kid's meal (Shin), three drink bars, and three desserts. If you took out the drink bars and dessert it would have been about half the price.
    Do you have to pay for all the drinks? No, the water and green tea are free. Those are on the left side of the drink bar and you can get them yourself. In restaurants water is always free and often tea (usually green) is as well.
    Paying for food. Every time you order food, you're brought a new receipt and leave it where the ordering button is. When you're done, you bring it up to the cashier to pay, and they usually scan a barcode or QR code to pull up the order on the computer. You don't tip in Japan and only pay the price shown on the screen. You can split bills if you like. This restaurant is part of a company that owns many different family franchise restaurants, so you can pay with credit card and cash. If you go to smaller restaurants, they may only take cash.
    How do you write your name on the wait list if you don't know Japanese? If you stand around someone will help you (at least that's my experience). If not, just gesture to some staff when you see them come by and I'm sure you'll be able to get buy. These franchise family restaurants all have great picture menus, so you can easily point and get by.
    How do the wooden keys work for the shoe lockers? If you watch the video again, you'll see how they work. You take it out of the slot to lock the door, and put it in the slot to open it.
    Can an adult order from the kids menu? You're not supposed to. Some have the age range written on the menu. If you have kids with you and want to order something for an adult, I'm sure you can get away with it.
    Does everyone share the bathroom slippers? Yes.
    I was surprised that there was a smoking section in the restaurant. Yeah, that's one of the things that really gets to me when eating out at restaurants in Japan. I'm allergic to smoke, and don't want the kids exposed, so we end up eating at franchise restaurants a lot as they tend to have divided areas that have OK ventilation.
    Where is the mom? She wasn't at the restaurant this time, otherwise we probably would have shown her food. She was chilling at home.

    • @dalephan1913
      @dalephan1913 8 лет назад +1

      ULife Where I'm From

    • @leahpatts6007
      @leahpatts6007 8 лет назад +4

      Thats about as much as my family pays for resturaunt food in California (Lunch, not dinner, and not including desert. We dont buy desert. Too expensive for ice cream)

    • @sekotgarong7389
      @sekotgarong7389 8 лет назад +2

      Yen3864 (RM160) for the food.. hmmm.. Japanese food is quite expensive...

    • @mid191
      @mid191 8 лет назад +28

      40 dollars is a bargain for 3 people. that's even less than when me and my girlfriend dine out and without dessert in Hong Kong.

    • @sekotgarong7389
      @sekotgarong7389 8 лет назад

      +Alan Yap yup.. you're right, malaysian curency is now very bad.. :)

  • @Jhud69
    @Jhud69 5 лет назад +265

    I like how you have to do a lot of things yourself in this restaurant, like to call the waitress and then take the bill with you and whatnot. I have social anxiety and I rather prepare myself and interact with people when I'm ready rather than be approached, because I get nervous.

  • @aryasamarth
    @aryasamarth 5 лет назад +200

    Your kids are so mature and responsible, especially your daughter. Keep up the good work, can't imagine such discipline in here

  • @KultAmerica
    @KultAmerica 8 лет назад +1046

    I've always wanted to visit a true Japanese restaurant, but you've inspired me to finally do it!

    • @kyleigharey6475
      @kyleigharey6475 6 лет назад +1

      Kult America hi

    • @beansvancura3546
      @beansvancura3546 6 лет назад +1

      I want to go to one too but I can't use chop sticks, thay still have spoons right 😅

    • @aytash01
      @aytash01 6 лет назад

      @@kyleigharey6475 k

    • @mingchenwei1978
      @mingchenwei1978 3 года назад +1

      @@beansvancura3546 More American stereotypes. Listen, Asians don’t ONLY USE CHOP STICKS! Ever heard of shrimp forks, or rice scoops?

    • @user-wh5fj6pj6m
      @user-wh5fj6pj6m 3 года назад +3

      @@mingchenwei1978 They were just asking a question :/

  • @shellikukielka978
    @shellikukielka978 8 лет назад +138

    I love how Japanese children eat such healthy food and really seem to enjoy it! Here in the U.S. most kids I know only what chicken nuggets, French fries, and ranch dressing. I can't imagine my nephew willingly eating edamame, etc.

    • @rinaroy6340
      @rinaroy6340 7 лет назад +3

      Yes and thier food is not spicy also

    • @Skittl1321
      @Skittl1321 6 лет назад +11

      It's what you expose them too. My 18 month old eats edamame and seaweed. She doesn't like green beans though

    • @imyuta2607
      @imyuta2607 6 лет назад +1

      JESSI ON THE GO
      Your child is has a very mature tongue lol.

    • @lazycraz6740
      @lazycraz6740 3 года назад +3

      @@rinaroy6340 Not true lol

    • @davidepaltrinieri3535
      @davidepaltrinieri3535 3 года назад +3

      Here in Italy it's kind of halfway between the two opposites . I'm not a kid anymore but when I go to a Japanese restaurant I always order a dish full of Edamame, they bring it still warm with some salt over it, so so delicious

  • @rebeccawilson399
    @rebeccawilson399 5 лет назад +2739

    *japan- 5030*
    *the rest of the world- 2019*

    • @missxmarvel
      @missxmarvel 5 лет назад +31

      That’s a good one. Even their inventions seem 24th century.

    • @yogurt3606
      @yogurt3606 5 лет назад +12

      Rebecca Wilson we have all kinds of inventions in America and in Asia. Not just Japan

    • @rebeccawilson399
      @rebeccawilson399 5 лет назад +5

      Raina98436 its a joke

    • @GregHeftley
      @GregHeftley 5 лет назад +10

      Ikr like Japan seems like a old place with the culture and all but really they outsmart some other states in my opinion

    • @wowniini7443
      @wowniini7443 5 лет назад +8

      *Thailand-2562 rest of the world-2019*

  • @anaarreza2482
    @anaarreza2482 8 лет назад +611

    WAIT MELON FANTA THAT WOULD TASTE SO GOOD

  • @kherichi
    @kherichi 7 лет назад +233

    It's okay to slurp?
    Aiko: "It's a sound of eating so..."
    Me: Well shoot that's a good point.

  • @iluvseok_
    @iluvseok_ 5 лет назад +984

    Kids menu in Japan: has a 4 course meal
    Kids menu in America: only has a chicken nugget and apple juice

    • @kavithakrishna1622
      @kavithakrishna1622 4 года назад +34

      But in India we don't have a kids menu😐😐😐🤔🤔

    • @chipslord101
      @chipslord101 4 года назад +7

      And Mac and cheese

    • @jzizzles7799
      @jzizzles7799 4 года назад +8

      lmfao facts.

    • @normancaplan8385
      @normancaplan8385 4 года назад +5

      @@jzizzles7799 but its not actually facts... We have many different things and i never got why every other country should get respected but everyone always talks down to us we have 300 million people here there are many different people

    • @mingchenwei1978
      @mingchenwei1978 3 года назад +2

      @@normancaplan8385 Yeah sure buddy. Then why everytime I go to fancy restaurants in America and I see the kids menu I only see “Chicken tenders, Soup, fries, burger etc” and for the drink it’s always “Orange juice, apple juice, etc”?

  • @mopbuckets4734
    @mopbuckets4734 5 лет назад +49

    these kids are so respectful, and they’re not even making a mess !! im jealous.

  • @shaistashabbir3770
    @shaistashabbir3770 5 лет назад +355

    Why people dislike such informative videos for ?

  • @shahnazfatima6722
    @shahnazfatima6722 5 лет назад +85

    Seriously I really wanted to go Japan now... it's like a heaven and I felt for it...and I mean it

  • @jeromeirvinggo
    @jeromeirvinggo 8 лет назад +241

    You should do street food edition. Love watching your videos all the way here from the Philippines.

  • @lussiana2607
    @lussiana2607 7 лет назад +377

    OMG! Here in California, the waiter/waitress writes the orders on paper! Japan is so advanced! TALK ABOUT DREAM HOME!

    • @mydogwearssunglasses7052
      @mydogwearssunglasses7052 6 лет назад +1

      ARMY

    • @pidgeotroll
      @pidgeotroll 6 лет назад +3

      Sometimes they have an electronic device and sometimes you put your order in on a tablet. In Japan the technology might be more common but you can get it here too!

    • @aurxrified
      @aurxrified 6 лет назад

      Ikr

    • @Nofurtherquestions
      @Nofurtherquestions 6 лет назад

      Lots of restaurants in London do the computer ordering.

    • @miajiang9533
      @miajiang9533 6 лет назад +2

      BTS ARMY an ordering system means advanced technology?haha sounds so funny to me....😂

  • @nikarouge
    @nikarouge 6 лет назад +121

    I love how you guys are so respectful among each other: it is not common in every day life where I am from to let Children be children, meaning that they act naturally 😁, no shame on disliking mango and bring it back out of the mouth. Also, I appreciate that you portray the Japanese custums in a positive way: "is slurping ok"? = "yes... It's the sound of eating " 👌

  • @zollotech
    @zollotech 7 лет назад +45

    I love the wooden key for the shoe locker. Nothing something I have seen in the United States ever.

  • @beckyfletcherr
    @beckyfletcherr 7 лет назад +1887

    AMERICA NEEDS TO STEP UP THEIR GAME

    • @whocares397
      @whocares397 6 лет назад +65

      fat chance of that ever happening ^_-

    • @beansvancura3546
      @beansvancura3546 6 лет назад +67

      Yeah we need to step up are game in America especially the call buttons America needs those it gets annoying when the waiter or waitress comes in the middle of your conversation and when you need to order thay leave you waiting for like 5 minutes 😧

    • @billyb6001
      @billyb6001 6 лет назад +16

      We have every restaurant on the planet in America.

    • @cathyli2956
      @cathyli2956 6 лет назад +4

      Billy b not true some restaurants only have one store

    • @jumpmomongaable
      @jumpmomongaable 6 лет назад +3

      Billy b no way

  • @chocolateabi
    @chocolateabi 6 лет назад +305

    She talks so cuuuuuuuuteeee

    • @CherryFrog321
      @CherryFrog321 5 лет назад +4

      She speaks English so well, for a child who has a different native language. I've hardly known any American kids who could fluently speak a foreign language (the only ones I have known are ones who have parents or other relatives from another country who taught them the language). I wish we taught kids in America foreign languages in school when they're young. They always say that the younger you learn a language, the easier it is.

    • @-strawberrymilk-1778
      @-strawberrymilk-1778 5 лет назад +1

      @@CherryFrog321 Japanese and English are both such hard languages to learn. It's possible, but you have to be studying for a WHILE before you're fluent.

    • @amandal.1422
      @amandal.1422 5 лет назад +1

      @@CherryFrog321 but that's the same for his kids. They both speak the language if their parent. And that's what parents usually do. It's common everywhere

  • @HM-cn5sz
    @HM-cn5sz 7 лет назад +187

    Your videos are so professional. 😣 The editing skills, video taking, content... EVERYTHING is lit! 🔥

    • @Shinobi_moon717
      @Shinobi_moon717 5 лет назад

      I agree he does incredibly well. Though I don't agree with endless ads, I don't think he is even making any money off these for all the effort he puts in.

  • @deathdoor
    @deathdoor 8 лет назад +500

    One adult, two children, ice cream for all, free drinks, all this just forty dollars!!!

    • @raymondzhao6015
      @raymondzhao6015 8 лет назад +5

      The dessert and drinks weren't included, but they got it this time to show us. I believe he mentioned that they don't normally get it

    • @AllNamesAreJustTaken
      @AllNamesAreJustTaken 8 лет назад +11

      +Raymond Zhao i understood it as the 40 dollars were for everything. Japanese restaurants aren't that expensive 😊

    • @raymondzhao6015
      @raymondzhao6015 8 лет назад +4

      +AllNamesAreJustTaken Yeah, the $40 payed for the dessert, meal, and drink. I guess what I was trying to point out was that the drinks weren't free (besides water and green tea)

    • @bloodluster7086
      @bloodluster7086 8 лет назад +1

      the main entree was mostly noodles though which is cheap. Each bowl of noodle cost the restaurant like $1 lol.

    • @Malukaluna
      @Malukaluna 8 лет назад +2

      You'd get paid differently for the same job in the USA vs Japan. Eventually it kind of evens out.

  • @DarkFireElement94
    @DarkFireElement94 5 лет назад +17

    Watching Japanese videos is really a great vibe and I always feel calm.

    • @mingchenwei1978
      @mingchenwei1978 3 года назад

      Haha, just wait till you see our samurai and ninja culture! You will feel as relaxed as a sloth.

  • @NuYoukai
    @NuYoukai 7 лет назад +425

    I've actually picked up a couple of Japanese words from your videos. Thanks!

  • @bethlove5066
    @bethlove5066 8 лет назад +371

    Any one amazed that she is fluent in Japanese and can speak English rly well

    • @awsomeness4016
      @awsomeness4016 7 лет назад +37

      Beth Love well she was born in Canada and lived there until she was 7 (she's half Canadian and half Japanese)

    • @AnthThom
      @AnthThom 6 лет назад +1

      heck YAH SHES VERRY GOOD

    • @ariacervo6191
      @ariacervo6191 6 лет назад +3

      her dad's half Canadian half Chinese and she's born in Canada... lol not surprising she speaks English well.

    • @ashcarroll2474
      @ashcarroll2474 6 лет назад

      Yeah, my cousins are just like that too and it’s amazing

    • @kikikanzaki1539
      @kikikanzaki1539 6 лет назад +3

      It's pretty cool, but not that surprising. A lot of people are bilingual like that, it's no different from people who can speak both Spanish and English equally well. My Japanese friend and I are the same way since we have Japanese moms and American dads. :)

  • @St4rrLov3r
    @St4rrLov3r 6 лет назад +1290

    This is way better than MC Donald
    In my opinion

    • @LucidDream
      @LucidDream 6 лет назад +32

      You sure you don't want a 'Happy Meal', big guy?

    • @whocares397
      @whocares397 6 лет назад +13

      i am always sad if i eat a happy meal lol

    • @zachsteele6964
      @zachsteele6964 6 лет назад +2

      False

    • @St4rrLov3r
      @St4rrLov3r 6 лет назад

      @@LucidDream I would I say big guy ....

    • @GOFFBITZH666
      @GOFFBITZH666 6 лет назад +11

      Well, almost any restaurant is better than Mickey-D’s...

  • @ana-d6z7g
    @ana-d6z7g 7 лет назад +412

    Japanese people seem so nice!

    • @marclim631
      @marclim631 6 лет назад +30

      They don't seem nice they ARE nice

    • @pastamaniaray
      @pastamaniaray 6 лет назад +2

      Hey, hey, hey, they are not nice, in a world war they actually won our country and we had to obey their rules for 1 year and if we don't, we will have a death sentence

    • @marclim631
      @marclim631 6 лет назад +26

      @@pastamaniaray you mean they attacked singapore? The past is the past, the Japanese really are very friendly and nice

    • @pastamaniaray
      @pastamaniaray 6 лет назад +2

      @@marclim631 whatever I'm not talking to you right?

    • @MegumiCiBear
      @MegumiCiBear 6 лет назад +21

      XerRact well I wouldn’t want assholes like you either. Everyone is human, no need to be racist :/

  • @isabelladymond7185
    @isabelladymond7185 8 лет назад +156

    im in America and I have noticed that people in japan are much more polite and clean them most places/people in America.

    • @jessicalynch2333
      @jessicalynch2333 7 лет назад +16

      Marine Biologist yes! i think it's just because we japanese are taught from a super young age that you have respect when you use someone that is not yours, and you must take care of it very well. we also just hate messes and find that cleaning up well after yourself just makes it easier for everyone.

  • @thisisartman
    @thisisartman 5 лет назад +63

    6:13 is every sibling relationship ever

  • @Sailor-Rose
    @Sailor-Rose 8 лет назад +240

    I stayed the whole way through the video, and now I want to eat everything from every menu

  • @DrMattaru
    @DrMattaru 8 лет назад +136

    Aiko is so cute! She reminds me of a student I'm tutoring. Very demure and sweet.

    • @genevievekneuss8086
      @genevievekneuss8086 6 лет назад

      i honestly watch these videos mostly to see adorable little Aiko and Shin

    • @marclim631
      @marclim631 6 лет назад

      Wow you are lucky to have such a student!

  • @madmax318
    @madmax318 6 лет назад +9

    so clean and everyone's so well mannered, I love it.

  • @juliekiwilee5089
    @juliekiwilee5089 8 лет назад +5

    Kids are so lovely. This kind of restaurant feels very warm and comfort

  • @gannahossam2820
    @gannahossam2820 7 лет назад +655

    They should make a video on how to handle chopsticks 😂

    • @btsinthesoup3649
      @btsinthesoup3649 6 лет назад +6

      I know how do it😆😆😆😆 just type "how to hold chopsticks" on youtube😅😅😅😅

    • @madisonsang2197
      @madisonsang2197 6 лет назад +2

      Ganna Hossam lol

    • @snifey2233
      @snifey2233 5 лет назад +1

      Hold it like pencil and then you will discover how to use them but many people have there own way

    • @Ishtar_themorningstar
      @Ishtar_themorningstar 5 лет назад +1

      Well everyone has their own style of holding them

    • @totallynotaoi4662
      @totallynotaoi4662 5 лет назад +3

      It’s actually surprisingly easy. You have to hold them like a pencil (NOTE: DO NOT STICK CHOPSTICKS IN RICE. THATS USED IN CHURCH. LAY THE CHOPSTICKS DOWN, DO NOT HIT BOWL WITH CHOPSTICKS AS IT IS CONSIDERED RUDE.)

  • @marclim631
    @marclim631 6 лет назад +3

    I have been to Japan many times. Never got disappointed by the kind people and the absolutely delicious food. Hope to visit Japan again!!!

  • @ak-loz
    @ak-loz 8 лет назад +75

    Slurping is also a way to say, "Mmm...this is delicious" in some cultures.

  • @66JLB
    @66JLB 8 лет назад +174

    Another great video! Unfortunately, in America kids don't get scratch offs with their meals. Lol!

    • @66JLB
      @66JLB 8 лет назад +13

      Swamp Water😎

    • @kaleyvu1535
      @kaleyvu1535 8 лет назад +5

      wanna know why? we spend more on food than them. we would be rich of toys cuz we fat af

    • @quinbloom439
      @quinbloom439 8 лет назад +1

      Kaley vu hahaha so true! 😂

  • @alboforlife18
    @alboforlife18 5 лет назад +49

    "its kinda a sound of eating" that got me crackin up

  • @jasmeetkaur4350
    @jasmeetkaur4350 7 лет назад +5403

    hit like if you feel Jealous of Japanese

    • @nikhilpatil7218
      @nikhilpatil7218 6 лет назад +16

      You are killing me

    • @bleachmedaddy5731
      @bleachmedaddy5731 6 лет назад +13

      I live in it it’s horrible

    • @maya.5330
      @maya.5330 6 лет назад +31

      Dont be jealous be arigato.

    • @weeb69
      @weeb69 6 лет назад +13

      @@maya.5330 great spelling.

    • @dohahrasheed7622
      @dohahrasheed7622 6 лет назад +16

      Im really jealous cuz the people there is very disciplined

  • @CurryandDumpling
    @CurryandDumpling 8 лет назад +99

    The food looks soooo good! 😍 I can't wait to go to Japan in 2 months 😍

    • @Blissyto
      @Blissyto 7 лет назад +4

      AsianChemNerd lucky >~< I've always wanted to go to Japan . :)

    • @whocares397
      @whocares397 6 лет назад

      can i hide in your suit case ^_-

    • @simonmonsoon
      @simonmonsoon 6 лет назад

      How was it?

    • @BurritoMaster
      @BurritoMaster 6 лет назад

      U. There?

    • @bublostic7636
      @bublostic7636 6 лет назад

      Legend has it she liked japan so much she never left and completely forgot a phone was a thing..

  • @Marysweetie95
    @Marysweetie95 5 лет назад +9

    I love how you call the waiter or waitress whenever you need something instead of having you wave them down for something or them coming every 30 mins while you have a mouth full asking if everything is ok

  • @rafliyaumil8812
    @rafliyaumil8812 8 лет назад +25

    dude i just discover your channel lately.. I think you are doing great work. you material for video was simple yet interesting and informative. I like this kind of "video". Not only about the content. Im more concern with your video editing. You cover almost every detail that people wouldn't see.. Keep you good work mate. You deserve more than 269k subscriber.

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @whatusaytome9471
      @whatusaytome9471 8 лет назад

      I always wondered what Japan was like and I found it was really cool thank for the great content keep up the good work ✅

    • @Awkw04
      @Awkw04 8 лет назад

      Rafli Yaumil plus it's really good visually as well

  • @ngocanhnguyen8437
    @ngocanhnguyen8437 8 лет назад +248

    how old is your daughter ? she speak english very good , even better than me , an adult , better than almost teenager in my country , after about 10 years english education , they cant speak to foreigner fluent , such a good education she have here .

    • @mintdrakenier
      @mintdrakenier 8 лет назад +64

      Their family lived in Canada prior to moving to Japan. His daughter, Aiko, grew up learning English.

    • @цветок-ш7п
      @цветок-ш7п 8 лет назад +4

      which country are you from lol

    • @AnhMai712
      @AnhMai712 8 лет назад +3

      his dad is Canadian and she used to live there actually

    • @albinoasesino
      @albinoasesino 8 лет назад +11

      9 or 10 y/o, I can't remember but there is a video on her talking about her third grade homework.
      The family lived in Canada before shifting to Japan. (that was a few years back)
      Which her English is better that most Japaneses around at her age, although you do see that it is decreasing.

    • @TuanHo-tc4ns
      @TuanHo-tc4ns 8 лет назад +4

      It's hard to judge if we understand the country's background. I think our country has a generation of teachers who wasn't taught or didn't find the right way to learn english :). And mine is bad, too.

  • @evaniceface
    @evaniceface 2 года назад +10

    2:59 when in japan, don’t be afraid to slurp noodles a little. It’s polite and show you really enjoy the food. Of course don’t go overboard and slurp until you get annoying, but you get what I mean.

  • @eltonjohnson
    @eltonjohnson 8 лет назад +696

    As kids, we always called mixing soft drinks making a "suicide".

    • @loveforeva12
      @loveforeva12 8 лет назад +29

      My mom calls it a heart attack! Lol

    • @melissacaldwell5598
      @melissacaldwell5598 8 лет назад +27

      We called them "graveyard" drinks. 👻👻👻

    • @yamigekusu
      @yamigekusu 8 лет назад +13

      Ha, I still do. Other times, I call it simply, 'mix'

    • @sharmainerose220
      @sharmainerose220 8 лет назад +7

      I always call them 'suicide.' Tastes awful..

    • @terrysilver833
      @terrysilver833 8 лет назад +16

      I haven't had a suicide since the 80's.

  • @HPEvidz
    @HPEvidz 8 лет назад +149

    $40 for four people!? For a dinner date of two, it costs around that much, depending on where you're going and what you get!

    • @nir913
      @nir913 8 лет назад +8

      In India, that's a dinner for 7-8 at an avg restaurant.

    • @won1853
      @won1853 8 лет назад +23

      +nir913 Okay India you win

    • @MrLisztomaniac
      @MrLisztomaniac 8 лет назад

      The kids did say that their meals would be cheaper

    • @slaiyfershin
      @slaiyfershin 8 лет назад

      Kids price remember? Also I think 20-30 for 2 is doable if you just stick to 1 main dish each at many places.

    • @Lameashellcosplay
      @Lameashellcosplay 8 лет назад +2

      my parents only pay like 20 for three of us... I live in the US

  • @wren9463
    @wren9463 4 года назад +19

    here in the southern USA, when we mix many sodas together, we call it a Suicide🤗

  • @Roxyluv23
    @Roxyluv23 8 лет назад +235

    40 US dollars is actually pretty cheap to me. My family & I usually spend a lot more than that at our local Japanese restaurant here in CA
    So interesting thanks for sharing (:

    • @MamaDaFoo
      @MamaDaFoo 8 лет назад

      ^ Americatown 😂

    • @okay.thanksbye6283
      @okay.thanksbye6283 8 лет назад

      +abbik lol

    • @yabonbon5907
      @yabonbon5907 8 лет назад

      _Roseeee my family spends around 100 to 150 dollars in restaurants in the us ㅠㅠ

    • @bta1987
      @bta1987 8 лет назад +6

      _Roseeee most Japanese restaurants in the US are ripping people off, and the foods are of lesser quality too.

    • @upgradermunchkinBC
      @upgradermunchkinBC 7 лет назад

      _Roseeee yeah, in my country, $1 is like 7 big bags of chips

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally5413 7 лет назад +8

    glad to see little brothers are the same everywhere! mix the most outrageous drink to shock and "disgust" your sister! love your channel😊

  • @leahanoah
    @leahanoah 5 лет назад +11

    Wishing we had restaurants like this in Canada. Great video, always enjoy watching your family.

  • @lazaricreepypasta2601
    @lazaricreepypasta2601 8 лет назад +104

    In Japan,You Are Allowed To Slurp Because It Means You Like/Love Your Food!

    • @jessicalynch2333
      @jessicalynch2333 7 лет назад +19

      Luka Susuhara it's not as much a big deal as people make it sound. generally you slurp quietly as either compliments to the restaurant or to show it's good. but doing it loudly is quite obnoxious.

    • @zachsteele6964
      @zachsteele6964 6 лет назад +1

      I find it disgusting when people slurp anything that's not a beverage

  • @melissacaldwell5598
    @melissacaldwell5598 8 лет назад +2020

    I wish we had "real" Japanese restaurants in the states... instead of our American mucked up version.

    • @jellybelly111
      @jellybelly111 8 лет назад +4

      Americans will dirty it up

    • @dani-jv7rd
      @dani-jv7rd 8 лет назад +21

      chill
      you cant be saying that Japanese people dont have sex or have violence
      Same thing happens in japan, just not as much of a big deal

    • @redsky9258
      @redsky9258 8 лет назад +29

      +JohnMoon Not all americans arenthe same. You shouldn't group all americans together.

    • @phuongan9738
      @phuongan9738 8 лет назад +31

      John you're seriously judging people by stereotype. You see race of person A do something and you can't assume every single person of race of person A do it.

    • @melissacaldwell5598
      @melissacaldwell5598 8 лет назад +14

      By his comments, John is showing his own level of racism. @$$#0|3$ come in every color, religion and level of social hierarchy. I prefer to base my opinion of a person by how I see them treat the people around them.

  • @softminted
    @softminted 6 лет назад +67

    You deserve 10 million subs for good content

  • @I_am_Allan
    @I_am_Allan 8 лет назад +13

    In Canada (as I'm sure you're aware) "Family Restaurant" has many meanings ...
    Swiss Chalet is a mid-range rotisserie chicken place.
    The Keg, is a steak place, mid-range prices.
    Milestones, Moxies, are 'high end' places with prices to match.
    There are dozens of fast food places which like to consider themselves 'family' - McDonalds, Arby's, Harvey's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell/KFC, etc. etc.
    Then there are the mall food courts which have dozens upon dozens of places. :D

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +5

      Depends what part of Canada you're in, but I think the equivalent would be places like Perkins, ABC Country, White Spot, Denny's and that sort. I don't know the popular restaurants out in the East though, so those examples may not work for you. Swiss Chalet probably also fits in the "family restaurant" category that I consider Yumean to be in. Miletsones, Moxie's, Earls, those are all higher end casual dining (in my books).

    • @strasspark1616
      @strasspark1616 8 лет назад

      i love that i can identify the restaurants you're talking about! I live in Vancouver (I come from Mexico City) but I thought your family is from Vancouver Island?

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад

      +strass park nope, the Lower Mainland :-)

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад

      +strass park nope, the Lower Mainland :-)

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +1

      +strass park nope, the Lower Mainland :-)

  • @lucygirl4926
    @lucygirl4926 8 лет назад +41

    Of all the Japanese videos I watch (and it's a LOT) I think the thing I find the most interesting is the 'no shoes' issue (i.e., no shoes in house, different shoes in bathroom, outside shoes, school shoes, etc) Here in the USA, almost without exception, restaurants usually have a sign: NO SHIRT/NO SHOES/NO SERVICE. So, for me personally, seeing somebody walk around a restaurant barefooted looks odd :)

    • @won1853
      @won1853 8 лет назад +14

      Well dirty socks /feet are definitely cleaner than outdoor shoes, so to me the Asian way makes much more sense.

    • @daringcow
      @daringcow 8 лет назад +3

      In Poland you have to take shoes off when you come into the house and you get slippers to wear. We dont have higher/lower levels or bathroom slippers though. I live in UK now and it baffels me that ppl actually wear shoes indoors. I wear panda slippers at mine and others prefer to run around in socks.

    • @danandbands5854
      @danandbands5854 8 лет назад +1

      In Canada the only places you can't wear shoes I've found is houses and Dance studios but you have to wear shoes in public places

    • @suplib
      @suplib 8 лет назад

      In Philippines you definitely have to wear shoes in public. But you have to remove them when you enter any house unless instructed otherwise.

    • @Yogirliej4dee
      @Yogirliej4dee 8 лет назад +1

      lucy girl parents must spend a lot on shoes..in Canada we wear shoes in public unless stated e.g: an indoor children's play area in the mall. We don't wear shoes in the house and ELEMENTARY school kids MUST bring a used pair of shoes to the class and it stays under their hanger. The reason is we have rainy weather in the the fall/winter and we can only carry so many things, so if my daughter wears her boots when she is in class she can choose to change shoes, but she needs to remember to wear boots outside..its alittle of back and forth changing of shoes. The used pair of shoes is thrown out each year.

  • @lilac8156
    @lilac8156 5 лет назад +7

    Everything there is so clean. I cant wait til i move their!

  • @polinzge9788
    @polinzge9788 6 лет назад +29

    1:22 that lady was so sweet❤

  • @ducis3446
    @ducis3446 8 лет назад +7

    Man, I wish I was born and raised in Japan. People seem much more mild-mannered, respectful and courteous than most people in the United States.

  • @don_lucii
    @don_lucii Год назад +3

    2:04 you had the best translator.

  • @GenetMJF
    @GenetMJF 8 лет назад +41

    Aah I am going to Japan for 2 months at the end of this month, and one of the things I cant wait to test is the food! I need to try as many restaurants as I can : )

    • @Cocoainjapan1
      @Cocoainjapan1 8 лет назад +1

      ✿MJF✿ yaaaaaay! you should! im planning on going after a month too

    • @simonmonsoon
      @simonmonsoon 6 лет назад +1

      How was it?

  • @Yaddayaddayayaya
    @Yaddayaddayayaya 8 лет назад +29

    thank you for showing these interesting videos.
    I am from AB Canada. Native Cree Woman. We native people also have yummy traditional food... we love moose meat, fish, elk, rabbit, duck, wild game.
    Japanese food is so yummy too.
    Love your videos and your humble family

  • @mayamwww
    @mayamwww 6 лет назад

    Thank you for posting all these videos! I have always been interested in the Japanese culture and I always wanted to know how different their life’s are then mine. Since I am interested in that, I always try to find the best RUclips channels and websites to find out more about the Japanese culture. Every time I think I found a great resource. It always shows things that I already know. Then I stumbled upon your channel, This is by far the best resource I have ever found! You don’t just show one thing every video, you show things from how Japanese breakfast is made to the mall and even restaurants!! Plus you show how you say everything In Japanese! Please continue to make these videos and most importantly, Thank you!!! Just from watching your videos I already know a lot about the culture!! Thank you so much!

  • @sauvert
    @sauvert 8 лет назад +35

    the menus have the kcal specified! amazing! not that usual in Spain yet....

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +9

      I do like that they publish the kcal. Not every place does this though.

    • @barankumar3776
      @barankumar3776 8 лет назад

      the waiter are seem to be soo kind than i thought

  • @kimandersen3423
    @kimandersen3423 8 лет назад +14

    I really liked the menus at the end thank you

  • @tinycatcoven
    @tinycatcoven 4 года назад +21

    "And if you put it in ketchup, it's so yummy!"
    **eats bean**
    "Mmm, so yummy!"

  • @idkGBT
    @idkGBT 8 лет назад +175

    if that was the US that price would have been 100 dollars or more

    • @nikhilatyoutube
      @nikhilatyoutube 8 лет назад +18

      that why US people doesn't have much cash in hand.

    • @idkGBT
      @idkGBT 8 лет назад +18

      thats dumb Americans who eat out everynight lol

    • @michelle-uy6gr
      @michelle-uy6gr 7 лет назад +5

      40$ is actually pretty normal, 100$ would be like entrees for 5 people

    • @juliannanoren4741
      @juliannanoren4741 7 лет назад +1

      mich elle not really when I go out it three of us and the price usually come to like 87 dollars or more

  • @mayapanos5169
    @mayapanos5169 8 лет назад +33

    Lol when he translated the price he put the damage 😂😂😂

  • @rainbowuniverse6143
    @rainbowuniverse6143 6 лет назад +7

    I always rewatch my favourite videos.

  • @cevxj
    @cevxj 8 лет назад +15

    I love these videos, they're informational and family vlogs!

  • @zero-ec2fy
    @zero-ec2fy 6 лет назад +16

    I love these videos so much I wish I can go to Japan, but the only problem is remembering the language

  • @GlowLotus444
    @GlowLotus444 6 лет назад

    I don't write comments often but I must say that your videos are very fun to watch especially when they are interactive with your children. Keep up the good work!

  • @maryhelen1655
    @maryhelen1655 6 лет назад +52

    Dang Japan is way technical than North America 🥺

  • @KT-pv5dq
    @KT-pv5dq 6 лет назад +6

    I love listening to Aiko’s voice. It sounds nice. Please consider helping her make, A Draw My Life, RUclips video. Shin’s mango dessert looked yummy. Thanks for the cool menu footage. Everything looked good on it.

  • @j0ellyfish
    @j0ellyfish 6 месяцев назад

    I don't know why but I love how waiters/waitresses point their hands to gesture to something. Just something polite and soft about it.

  • @Amanda-ob9jx
    @Amanda-ob9jx 6 лет назад +119

    In Japan when you go to a restaurant and you slurp on your noodles or whatever you're really eating it's actually kind of like a sign of respect, as the louder you slurp the host takes it as your really enjoying you food,I mean you don't wanna let the whole restaurant hear u lol,and at Japanese restaurant's your supposed to shout(in a respectful manner OBVIOUSLY) at the waiter or waitress when you're ready to order or if u need something,when I went on vacation to Japan both of those things were really hard to get use to lol. Oh and 1 more off thing, you're not supposed tip (usually)when u eat at a restaurant!!! I did anyways and they reacted almost as if they were offended,like I was calling them poor by tipping them. So my Japanese friend told me:NO MORE TIPPING LOL 😂. ATLEAST THATS THE EXPERIENCE I HAD WHILE I WAS THERE.

    • @noonoo6477
      @noonoo6477 5 лет назад +10

      It's not really a compliment contrary to popular belief it would be like asking someone to stop chewing if you asked them to quiet down

  • @KolorMeyellow
    @KolorMeyellow 5 лет назад +16

    Everything just looks healthy. Even the dessert

  • @triciacote943
    @triciacote943 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you. I found your family video helpful. The children are adorable.

  • @ericadavis1304
    @ericadavis1304 5 лет назад +3

    I'm so happy I found this channel! I love u guys!!! I've been binge watching lol

  • @spacehun912
    @spacehun912 5 лет назад +13

    When I'm older, I want to move to Japan X> I definitely need to learn more about Japanese

    • @mingchenwei1978
      @mingchenwei1978 3 года назад

      I’m japanese, you can probably come to me. Though I’d rather explain the ancient culture instead of the new cringe

    • @aeiou4184
      @aeiou4184 3 года назад +1

      @@mingchenwei1978 why dont you teach some stuff to me? Id love to learn! I also plan on visiting/maybe moving if i can find a sustainable job there

    • @lazycraz6740
      @lazycraz6740 3 года назад

      @@aeiou4184 Hello! I teach Japanese, Chinese, and Scottish Culture! What would you like to know??

  • @mirandaceballos185
    @mirandaceballos185 3 года назад

    I love how their food is served on different plates and bowls instead of one big plate you get to enjoy your food and you won't eat it all in one big bite it's really amazing 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️

  • @sugaw3205
    @sugaw3205 7 лет назад +6

    I love watching these videos! I really wish I could go to Japan!

  • @margheritabugiani9503
    @margheritabugiani9503 8 лет назад +9

    Yay! Kids are back...thanks Greg! But now I'm hungry.

  • @PinkMomochi
    @PinkMomochi 3 года назад

    Thank you and your family for showing us what life is like in Japan, it’s so cute and helpful!!!

  • @tzuvy
    @tzuvy 7 лет назад +135

    Does anyone notice the Osomatsu-san gacha machine at 4:35 ???

    • @vilegore7622
      @vilegore7622 6 лет назад +1

      Valerie yes. i was shook

    • @thegreatamani1889
      @thegreatamani1889 6 лет назад +1

      Whats that

    • @thegreatamani1889
      @thegreatamani1889 6 лет назад

      it been 2 months and I still dont know what that is @@bluerad428

    • @thegreatamani1889
      @thegreatamani1889 6 лет назад

      nope im a noob to life @@bluerad428

    • @lilpoodle4643
      @lilpoodle4643 6 лет назад

      @@thegreatamani1889
      Gacha machine is a machine where you put cents and a fiqure thingy will pop out.. I think. And Gacha life is a story maker game!

  • @dextor0000
    @dextor0000 7 лет назад +15

    There are family restaurants and there are thoes ultra modern no waiters automatic help yourself restaurants. what a country !!!!

  • @that_indian_woman
    @that_indian_woman 5 лет назад +1

    they are sooo organised and responsible and also they eat so much of healthy food❤❤❤❤

  • @krxninja
    @krxninja 8 лет назад +23

    hello Aiko's dad just for curiosity in case of a wheelchair bound person want to visit the restaurant, are they allowed to be on their own wheelchair? or they are moved to a special wheelchair for the restaurant? I mean, people are not allowed to use shoes in the restaurant, so i think wheels are dirtier than shoes, or the staff simply make an exception?

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +12

      I asked Josh (who was in our travelling with a disability video) and he said it depends on the restaurants. He usually avoids restaurants that have a genkan (that lowered entrance where you take off your shoes). He says some will have ramps they can put down.

    • @krxninja
      @krxninja 8 лет назад +2

      Life Where I'm From ohhh I see thanks for answering btw love your channel

    • @LaLaTsab
      @LaLaTsab 8 лет назад

      krxninja

  • @DirtyFrigginHarry
    @DirtyFrigginHarry 8 лет назад +63

    WOAH WOAH WOAH. Melon Fanta?!

    • @LifeWhereImFrom
      @LifeWhereImFrom  8 лет назад +9

      Melon soda is quite a popular flavour.

    • @suicidesoul9407
      @suicidesoul9407 8 лет назад +2

      No way! Black suger?

    • @nightfall22
      @nightfall22 8 лет назад +3

      Melon Fanta is da bomb! Every time I'm in Japan its a must. Melon-pan (melon bread) is super good as well

    • @sweetsacrifice77
      @sweetsacrifice77 7 лет назад

      If you're in the US you can try it at the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta!

    • @hamiltonswagchick183
      @hamiltonswagchick183 7 лет назад

      Japanese people are a GENIUS!

  • @glauciamf
    @glauciamf 6 лет назад

    I am from Brazil and i am praticing my english , listening and learning japanese with you. Thanks.

  • @y34r
    @y34r 8 лет назад +16

    your kids are so adorable

  • @tonya6458
    @tonya6458 5 лет назад +4

    The restaurant looks fun.
    They had a lot of choices to pick from.
    👍🏼

  • @iamdopeboyfresh
    @iamdopeboyfresh 3 года назад +1

    Japan never fails to impress me! They are way ahead of their time!

  • @preciouskayemariep.bantigu6812
    @preciouskayemariep.bantigu6812 5 лет назад +4

    2:30 now i know where we got the "tempura" name as one of our streetfood in Philippines, but the pronunciation is different

  • @wanderingtin
    @wanderingtin 8 лет назад +4

    the last part just made me hungry! i want to try everything! lol

  • @marleyjohnson4533
    @marleyjohnson4533 6 лет назад

    Cant get enough of these vlogs.Its alway nice to learn about others culture.

  • @andycandy1193
    @andycandy1193 8 лет назад +57

    The black square thingy u said was "black sugar", was I think actually grass pudding.

    • @andycandy1193
      @andycandy1193 8 лет назад +18

      Or also known as, grass jelly.

    • @zoeybishop5247
      @zoeybishop5247 6 лет назад

      I know this because I’m a drive club at school we learn about different countries and we learn about Japan and so now I know math or not math but multiplication in Japanese and I know how to write my name in Japanese