MRE Review - Japanese Army Combat Ration (JSDF) - Sauteed Pork & Ginger
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Review of the Japanese Self-Defense Force Type II ration - Sauteed Pork & Ginger.
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Just had a note from my friend in Japan (Takashi) that provides further context to this ration, I'll quote from his email:
"In many cases, they eat rice only one pack.
It is because a full stomach worsens the performance of a physical exercise.
And they always have Furikake and salt.
When a side dish is insufficient, they use them.
SDF does not use a ration heater on the battlefield.
They are supplied with the ration boiled beforehand.
The supply staff boils ration with a cauldron, without opening a green bag.
By boiling, rice becomes soft.
On the battlefield, soldiers eat cold rice.
In a safe situation, soldiers use a heater."
lol takashi is a dirt bike company
I was sent here by gschultz9.
This is the first video of yours I watched. Pretty awesome. I wasn't even aware that Japan's Defense Force issued rations, kind of thinking of them in the same manner as America's National Guard. Learn something new everyday, right?
And your kid is adorable. "Nuh uh! It's too yummy!"
agentsirus Hi there, and welcome to the channel! I just finished watching Gschultz's final installment of the NZ ORP I sent him a while back. Love his and Gundog4314's videos.
Those JSDF rations are really, really tasty. Pretty light in terms of items in the packet, but they really deliver on flavor.
agentsirus National guard usually uses TOTMs unless deployed.
Japan Self-Defense Forces is not an actually 'Army'. They should not have any 'un/safe battlefield situation' for everybody's safety :)
opened a North Korean MRE....just a picture of Kim Il-sung........
+Epic “EPICMILLER” Miller Glorious leader will make you full
The Glorious Leader asks you to "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"
Literally
A picture of Kim Il Sung and a few teeth to nibble on.
+Epic „EPICMILLER“ Miller If you get a current Korean MRE, its actually a picture of Kim jong Un devouring a Big Mac.
If grorious Leader is sated, you are sated.
Soldier : Awright it's time to eat! let's see what we got here..
Soldier : *opened the MRE*
Soldier : ...........
Soldier : Curse you!!
That's the best looking rice I've ever seen come out of an MRE, ever.
Lanfear27 Japanese take rice real serious like Mexicans and Tortila
French and bread
Good point!
Lanfear27 *high five* fellow WoTM fan!
Right back at you. :)
Thank you Japan, for creating a "stealthy and quiet" way to heat up your rations
+Cannedbread17 i imagined a guy hiding inside a cardboard box and cooking rice. a new breed of stealth
Lol i was thinking the same thing. Imagine a platoon with 20-30 of these things going off all at the same time. And in colder weather the steam would be much more noticeable too.
Is it so important?
They are top in stealth from ancient times if a ninja get caught he was a dead meat so think about it
i think it is stealthier than having a flame out especially at night
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this already, but here goes. Konpeito are super old-fashioned, coming from the times when sugar was incredibly rare and expensive. They are traditionally unflavored because when they were invented the sweetness of sugar was a novelty itself. Now many people would say they are rather boring for a candy.
Alison Moore Thanks for the explanation, I didn't know that. They were certainly restrained, but I really liked the 'less is more' side to them.
Konpeito is probably my all time fav candy. I dunno why but i just love the way it tastes
frank wong It's funny, I usually learn most about these rations long after the review is finished. It often makes me wish I could experience certain components again (like the Konpeito) having heard about its heritage.
Kiwi Dude back in my home in Hong Kong the candy was everywhere, but now in London i struggle to find the candy and i miss them :(
I was going to write something along these lines but you did it well so saved me the time :)
In afghanistan we had to avoid giving these MREs out to the populace because AAF forces would fill the heater bag up with nails and debris to make an IED that we called an 'ankle snapper'. Bad times.
Mal Hombre Doesn't sound good at all :-(
Have only watched about 5 of these but "the boss" seems to like them all. Great reviews. Thanks very much
I can't believe how much I have enjoyed this series! Thank you so much!
krista9015 Cheers. Glad you're enjoying them.
I just randomly stumbled upon those MRE reviews on youtube, so I don't know if I'm saying something obvious or not, but I've noticed a pattern with candies on several of rations from different countries.
The candies are there probably for a psychological reasons, like having a soothing effect on soldiers subjected to stress on the battlefield. As you open your ration and see something familiar from your childhood, it invokes a feeling of safety, much needed during the time of conflict.
They obviously aren't there for their nutritional value, as there are more efficient ways to deliver energy. Often they don't have a custom military package, but have their original "civilian" form and wrapping. Usually they are also something common and recognizable, so that every solder have tasted it in their country as a kid.
It always has struck me that the candy, especially of the hard variety, was included mostly as a means of stimulatings saliva production which is much needed during times of stress, both physical and emotional/psychological. I know that for me, personally, such times generate I tense thirst &/or dry (cotton) mouth when it is least convenient. Such as when fresh water isn't available or to resort to use of a canteen or cup creates a disturbance when there should be none.
Steve
This was the funniest yet. The thoughts of hard nosed troops eating little pink candy sweets (8.58) was hilarious !
Tony McDermott Lol.. it's almost like they gave them little spikes to appear tougher than their color suggested.
Kiwi Dude
That kind of candys are saw in the movie "Spirit Away" of Chibli studio
I always watch these when I'm really hungry. Which is a bad Idea.
same >-
Just get you a container of your favorite freeze-dried noodles and join in on the action. Cup-o-noodles is about $.25 and gets you in on the action.
Thank you kind Cup-o-noodles salesperson but I'm afraid your product is not available in Germany, not at that price range in any case.
Dito
Hi Mike, RUclips wouldn't let me respond directly to your comment for some reason, but the weather in NZ changes dramatically from one day to the next at the moment. The good news is that I have the next 3 weeks off work, so the Flying MRE drop will DEFINITELY be happening within that period ;-)
Is that your daughter at the end. She is so cute!
Layth Kamal Yep, that's my Daughter, and thank you :)
Interesting... you can use the heating pad as a chemical nade. Tear it open and throw at attacker with a splash of water.
ig33ku If you could somehow sew it into the enemy underwear, everyone could trade their guns for hoses, and then it'd just be a case of playing the Benny Hill music and watching ;-)
Kiwi Dude Only thing lacking is that boyish, sheepish smile. :P
Great review on a rarely reviewed ration! Fascinating to see how other countries feed their soldiers.
Well done navigating the foods in the ration pack. Lived in Japan for a year, and having eaten a lot of local cuisine, I'd say that entree looked pretty tasty!
Again, great review, thumbed up another one of your vids! Looking forward to the next one. Best.
Thanks very much :-) Great to have you on the channel.
It was delicious and I'm really looking forward to reviewing my remaining Japanese ration 'Beef Curry'.
Good lord, even their military food is cute.
Ya lol ours is just stuffed is with a bag into another bag.
+Nicole Stafford japanese MRE looks like food for kids that dc XDDD
A bit of kawaii actually helps in the battlefield :)
Sure works in Kancolle. WWII battleships re-imagined as moe girls. Never change, Japan.
its never to late to break the ice my king. muahahaha
6 years later and it is still the best heater i've ever seen on a ration!
Reminds me of the quick assemble Japanese meals you can find in supermarkets...absolutely delicious!
Oh my god! I've seen those little rock candies in Hamtaro!
+ECL28E You can buy them from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=konpeitou
Just thought I'd add:
The furikake seasoning (pronounced foo-ree-kah-kay) is a dried salty seasoning that is used to flavour plain white rice. It's extremely popular/common (and cheap) in Japan because the simple addition of the dried seasoning pretty much makes a full meal. In a lot of Asian countries mains usually consist of carbs such as rice or noodles - any sort of meat/vegetable, etc are seen as sides (unlike in Western countries where rice is seen as a side), so a meal that is entirely rice with a hint of seasoning is a very filling and cost-effective full meal - that's also why you'll realise the rice portion of this combat ration > the amount of meat.
The first seasoning packet you opened, the red one, was 明太子 (mentaiko) - aka fish eggs. :)
It's marinated cod/pollock roe and one of the most common uses of it now is as flavouring/sauce for pasta. Mentaiko spaghetti is really popular and very delicious - if you ever get the chance to try fresh mentaiko pasta do it! :) You can probably also find pre-made sauces online if you're curious (they can be equally as good).
The second one (yellow packet) was 海苔たまご (nori tamago) the best translation I could come up with is 'Laver and Egg' flavour. Laver is a sort of seaweed - it's the one used in sushi, actually. But it's basically dried seaweed (nori) and egg.
The third (green packet) was some sort of seafood (can't remember the kanji) and green vegetables.
The fourth (pink packet) was 梅 (ume), plum flavour. The flower is supposed to resemble the plum blossom. When they mean 'plum' they probably mean the salted plums that are usually found paired with rice in Japanese cuisine (such as in onigiri, a type of sushi-esque handheld rice dumpling/snack, but minus the vinegary sushi rice).
The fifth (blue packet) and last was probably some sort of katsuo (bonito flakes - shaved flakes of dried, fermented and smoked tuna) and mirin (sweet rice cooking wine) flavour.
If you were wondering why nearly all of them had a seaweed-y flavour (and probably all tasted a bit fishy, especially to foreign tastebuds) is probably because seaweed is a major component in furikake, usually. Also, if you're used to the seaweed flavour, it's a lot easier to distinguish other flavours from it, especially when eaten with plain rice.
Seems like a really good meal though and very standard in terms of 'Japanese staple foods' - a common but yummy pairing of pork and rice, the type that's very often seen in convenience stores around Japan. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were packed/produced by the same companies that distribute fresh bento sets to convenience stores. :)
Averyl Fong Thanks so much for the comprehensive descriptions! I really enjoyed all of the Furikake and must remember to check if it's available down in the local Asian supermarket. Plain rice has never been the same since.
I've been watching your videos all morning, and I just realized I've been using a camo blanket and comforter this whole time.
cookiezillaevan Lol! Awesome.
That is so awesome a japanese ration, never thought I'd see one of those :P
Good review as always Kiwi Dude ! Looking forward to more =)
豚生姜焼き(Buta shouga yaki=Grilled ginger-soaked pork)
I always love the last part of your video. Your daughter should do her own review :)
Cheers!
Stumbled across your channel fro Emmyeatsjapan and find that this video was awesome .am going to watch more .Your daughter is beautiful and is a wonderful addition for us Momma's whose daughters are past the "baby" stages ..
Welcome to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Awesome video as always Kiwi Dude. Looking forward to more.
Cheers Kyle!
Very nice video. Rare to see a Japanese ration. On a side-note, the tube literally says "Orange Spread" on it, so I imagine it would be like a marmalade.
Awesome, thanks for the translation. I tried using Google translate on the phone during filming, but it was giving me grief.
@@KiwiDudeMRE Where can I buy the Tray in the U.S?
That girl at the end is just adorable.
Josh is that his daughter
agreed cute as heck
New subscriber really enjoy your videos. I'm a big fan of (MRE) myself and a collector of ww2 Era.. I have 3 field manuals from 1941,43, and 45 and would like to have combat rations to go with them. Would you have any idea where a good place to look would be. I've looked on several websites with no luck
Nice review, It's good to see the different types of MRE from other parts of the world.. Atb Glenn.
South-West-Wilderness Thanks. I feel fortunate to have experienced some of these rarer rations, and to see the different approaches taken. The Japanese have really put a LOT into the taste and quality.
American MRE: over-engineered with function above taste
German MRE: done as only Germans can, a full meal with everything you find at home that actually tastes delicious ... and somehow all in a tiny box.
Japanese MRE: do we even need to go there? Cleaver design and packaging with things you will only find in Japan.
I Ren Oh hey, I just finished replying to your comment on the U.S. MRE, so my suggestion to check out the Japanese FRH is redundant because here you are :-) Pretty good summary above too.
Kiwi Dude thanks. I've just been so fascinated by an MRE that is actually fit to eat that I couldn't stop with just one video. You do a nice job!
I Ren Thank you. Glad you're enjoying them :-)
So true.
The Japanese sure takes the heating and their rice seriously
+ZeSandvich thing sounds like a miniature jet engine...not very stealthy though.
Meanwhile most US servicemen have to drink lukewarm coffee and parwarmed entree the Japanese have the heating power to handle a few entrees per heater
rice is the main dish. everything else is a side. I'm not even kidding that's just how it is in Japan
Asia*
not necessarily all of asia. You wouldn't go to India and say rice is the main dish, would you?
your reviews are very interesting, but the highlights are always at the last minute. your daughter is so adorable!
+yu sun Thank you. Glad you're enjoying the videos.
You've got a cool kid, man. I'm enjoying watching your videos. I listen to them for ASMR purposes. I'm not entirely sure if that is why you post them, but they are very relaxing to listen to. Looking forward to more of your posts. Thanks again!
Hi Charles, thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I don't post them specifically for ASMR, but good to hear they have a dual-purpose. I've got some time off over the next few weeks, so should be good to do more than my usual amount of videos :)
Japanese Army food most definitely is better than the Carb Crazy USA MREs. This food looks much more healthy and wholesome than the American Rations. However, that being said - This food portion would NOT fill me up if I was hungry. I am 6'3'' and I need a lot of food when I am hungry.
+Henry Bemis I found the rice to be quite filling, but like yourself - I'm a big portion kinda guy.
+Henry Bemis carbs are really good for survival though.
+Henry Bemis You don't get the purpose of MREs? You need those carbs when you're fighting a war.
+Henry Bemis What are you talking about? 80% of the meal is carb, rice, crackers and candy are all carb.
Isn't this mostly carbs? Rice, Corn, Sugar, hardtack....
someone probably said it already but the orange tube says orange spread on it.
I just read how the ration heaters work, pretty fascinating innovation actually
The rice topping packets in order of appearance: Cod roe flavor (red), Egg and nori flavor (yellow), Salmon and greens (green), Plum and seaweed (pink), Dried bonito (tuna-like fish) and rice wine (blue). Note that all the seaweeds are different and have different flavors too, English simply has no common name for all the varieties of sea vegetables available in Japan. Thanks for the video! I'll be happy to help with any Japanese translations or cultural interpreting you encounter in the future!
aldraw Thanks for helping with the translation! I'll have to remember this comment if I come across any more Japanese rations.
I believe the little syrup is orange spread - if I remember my Japanese.
オレンジスプレッド (orenji supureddo) does indeed translate to orange spread.
Are you sure though?
Jatett ill bet it is orange blossom honey....
Oh my gosh, this is the first MRE that has made my mouth water, of any nation.
That second wind from that bag sounded like a jet taking off
A possible reason for the excess packaging is that it could be used as an extension of a medics kit. The inside of this package would very likely be sterile and perfect for creating a sealing type bandage for a sucking chest wound. I can think of a few other uses, but that is the best and most likely reason, in my opinion.
Haha if a little girl loves this who wouldn't?
8:54 金平糖(Konpeitou=japanese candy)
I enjoy your great videos
Hey kiwi! Love the vids. Ive been getting really interested in MREs and everything and was wondering if you have any tips for first time MRE goers. Can't wait to see new content!
Hi there, great to hear you're enjoying the videos. If you're looking at buying/trying an MRE for the first time, I'd suggest first making sure you're buying from a reputable seller. If purchasing online, look for good feedback and also check to see if they've sold any rations previously. Secondly, buy the youngest rations you can, as you have no idea at what temperatures these things have been stored at. You can also double-check that you're not getting something a decade old (as 4235 could mean 2014 or 2004) by cross-referencing the menu with what was on offer during that particular year on: www.mreinfo.com/us/mre/mre-menus.html
Lastly, inspect and smell everything. If any packaging is broken or bloated, discard it. Once you get further into the ration, inspect and smell again. If it doesn't seem right - don't eat it :-)
The jam thing says orange spread
My Dad is Japanese-Irish and my Mother is Italian. One thing I notice my mother doesn't understand is the variety in Japanese food. Kaarge tastes so much differen't than Okonomiyaki. Sorry if my english is complete shite.
I remember dried squid was common or popular with the JSDF soldiers. that was back circa 1983-85 when I was stationed there.
Really impressed by these, I would love to buy them for camping.
i really don't know why i find this so interesting. but i do lol
Its Limestruck me too
Im sorry, Gavin from the Achievement hunters brought me here.
TheRealShammWow Welcome!
I thought i was the only one xD still very nice reviews
Richard Snow Cheers Richard.
Richard Snow From which of his video?
Michael Zhang i can't remember which one I do remember he was telling Geoff the he was on youtube and it was really late and started watching videos about MRE reviews and that he actually enjoyed it
Amazing video! I have watched some Japanese MRE review that posted by Japanese youtuber but never by foreighners.
Thanks Shingo. It was great having the opportunity to review it.
I love surprises. Thanks for another great video.
By the way, how's the weather in NZ these days :p ? I'm desperate for the flying MRE !
The "run-like-hell" comment made me laugh ;) .
A part of me, as a Nippon-o-phile was yelling in shock, "What?! No Pocky :( (visualize teardrops) ? ;) It would've been cool if the squid chips came with the meal. Your description made them sound rather appealing :) .
The candy kinda' looks like sea-mines to me, too ( I actually thought this before you said anything, heh) .
BTW, that is a LOT of rice O_O . I never eat that much of it at home, and I looove rice.
Oh! And, fuh-rih-kah-keh ;) .
No joke, I was eating Pocky while editing this vid. Lol.
It was a lot of rice, quite tasty and moist though.
Those squid (cuttlefish?) chips would go great with a beer!
Kiwi Dude LOL. THAT is awesome ^_^ . I love that candy, if you can't already tell, heh . I'll bet you had a weird moment when you read my comment about the Pocky, heh-heh.
It did look rather moist (which, I consider a "plus"). Like you mentioned, it had that "sticky" rice look to it.
I'm gonna have to agree with the beer and squid/cuttlefish chip assessment. Maybe a couple of bottles of Asahi or Sapporo beer, to give it that authentic flavor ;) .
I'm hoping the next one might have some sushi ^_^ !
Jaybird196 I'm all for Asahi & Sapporo. Speaking of Asian beer, we just got back from dinner where the Tsingtao was flowing. With my Wife being Chinese I'm duty bound to like it by default, but I actually really do :)
Kiwi Dude I've never had the privilege of trying that kind of beer, myself. Is it traditional, or is a brand name?
Jaybird196 It's a Chinese beer, but widely exported. I believe the most popular beer in the PRC. Worth a taste if you find it :)
looks delicious :)
What a great way to get your kid to develop a sophisticated palate!
Ive been reading a lot of apoc fiction, googled 'MRE' and somehow got here. So wow thankyou for taking the time to do this, how friggin enlightening. My next google search will be how to get that pkg of assorted furikake. And finally your daughter did it for me, SOOOO Cute! Great job in sharing YOUR interests with your child.
Thanks, and welcome to the channel!
the red furikake is spicey cod roe, the yellow is egg, green is seaweed, pink is sakura, and the blue one im not too sure. it looks like bonito flakes
Melissa Ann Rivera Thanks.
Blue is bonito, I can confirm and it's fucking vile.
I believe that Japan has one of the best MRE's.
AwesomeSauceBros I agree. The quality is amazing.
You haven't tried Brazilian MRE lol it's delicious
Gabriel Martins Lol! I bet they are.
That actually looked quite tasty!
Awsome video, interesting to see what they eat on the battlefield!
Zhea Listic Thanks. It tasted just as good as it looked too. Very impressed!
Another great video. Thanks
Cheers mate.
why does the heating pack sound like a jet
+Dominick Stacey Pretty powerful these Japanese FRH's, so much so that they have a steam release hold at the top, otherwise the bag would pop open. Quite a spectacle in real life too. Very good heaters.
+Dominick Stacey because it is the jet thrust.
+Kiwi Dude The Japanese are really good with those heat packs. They are used by pretty much everyone for a variety of purposes, from pain relief to heating supplement in snowy winter. I would imagine this is just an evolution of their camping products.
I bet they can also be used as smoke grenades if used in bunches!
New follower! I really like the foreign foods and opening then to see what they are .. Cool :)
Mary Ellen Welcome to the channel!
Good review,thanks!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)
heaters gonna heat...
And run like hell.
That looks better than most meals I eat in restaurants. Very cool video, thanks for sharing.
kime Hunt Thanks, you're very welcome. It tasted even better than it looked too!
From my experience, packaged foods from japan are some of the best. I had some packaged ready to eat curry one time, and it tastes just like the homemade one that my mom makes. Really phenomenal. : ) love your vids by the way.
blitzkrieg459 Thanks. They do seem to have a knack for it. If I didn't know, I would never have guessed it was packaged food.
Awe! She's so cute !!! :)
Mary Ellen Thank you :-)
最後のチビ娘が可愛いｗ(*^^*)
not sure if you read these.
Just to say I'm really enjoying watching these videos. keep up the good work.
tyneskipper Absolutely, I read every comment and try to respond to them all too :-) Thank you, glad you're enjoying the videos!
holy crap i'm still subbed to this channel haha. wonder how the boss is doing these days.
Watching the food heat up, all I could think was how you could also give yourself a nice facial treatment with the steam, or perhaps get the wrinkles out of your uniform. Because clearly, wrinkles are bad during wartime. 😒
Laynie Fingers Lol! Not a bad idea, until you get a whiff of what's coming out. It's almost like an electrical burning smell (which the reaction basically is) and probably wouldn't smell too good permeated through your uniform. But yes, wrinkles are the enemy! ;-)
*grins* Ah well, at least you got a giggle out of my comment! It's only fair, considering how much fun I've had watching your videos. All except the vintage mre videos, those make me cringe and worry about your health!
Laynie Fingers Glad you're enjoying the vids! I've still got one more vintage MRE to go... ;-)
William Mcallen Lol.. I certainly can now!
William Mcallen Yea. I am kidding... because the idea of soldiers giving themselves facials and fussing over their wrinkles was amusing. :D
いつも楽しく見ております。今回は、日本の戦闘糧食ですね！とても感想が楽しみです。
私も、日本の戦闘糧食を食べた事がありますが、確かに、美味しいと思います。
これからも、応援しております。頑張って下さい。 m(__)m
Great as always...Couldn't help hoping it would float of at the start when it started expanding though :D
I was waiting for the bang :-)
The Boss is so cute! That segment is the most unique and anticipated part of your reviews, except for Steve1989 eating old/potentially spoiled food. Love your reviews and I always have to have a snack while watching them.
The Japanese MREs are more practical. They don't include a bunch of separate pouhes. And the meals overall look and taste better.
American MREs has too many pouches/bags. When you lay everything out, its like a crazy person laying out a bunch of junk. The meals themselves vary greatly. Some look and taste like cat food. Others are edible meals, but overall poor quality compared to the Japanese MREs.
you know you can get realy hungry on the battlefield and there is no stores you can go and buy things som the more food the better
¡¡TACOS AMIGO, TACOS!!
At least the Japanese ration has some nutrition!
Matthew Waddington Absolutely delicious too.
Kiwi Dude - It looks like typical prepackaged food you can buy at normal Japanese convenience stores, just in a different packaging. Indeed, the supplier 山梨罐詰株式会社 Yamanashi Kanzume Co., Ltd. (in Shimizu, Shizuoka, despite its name) manufactures similar items for mass sales channel (labelled under several retail brands such as Hagoromo Foods, Glico, etc.)
www.yamanashi-kanzume.co.jp/
Also the heat pack "モーリアンヒートパック" is for general public sales, as well.
www.srch.net/heat-pack/
Woah this was really cool to see, lots of delicious looking things there :D Gonna check out some of the other reviews, great review on this one! OH and your daughter is SUPER cute :D
***** Cheers!
I wish I could order a pack of all the different types. That would make an interesting gift.
btw the music you put in the music has a CHINESE origin...
Om Nom The music was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the song 'Turning Japanese' by 'The Vapors' where that same tune is played. I guess they got it wrong back then too ;-) Hopefully causes no offence.
nope not at all. Just pointing out things
Om Nom Cheers.
Cheeeeeeeers
乾杯！
ご飯つぶを最後までとれよ！
These look AWESOME! I LOVE these, I wish I could try ALL of the MRE's from around the world! I'm SOOOOO Jealous!! I'm just so happy I can get to the local Commissary to buy the american ones myself.
Tasha G I still hold the U.S. MREs in high regard, so great to hear you have a local supply :-) Keep checking eBay for international rations. French 24hr RCIRs are readily available and give great bang-for-buck.
konpeito candy in rations? that's cool.
in case it hasn't been mentioned before. the red furikake packet is mentaiko(cod roe) flavoured, the yellow packet is nori and egg, the aqua packet is salmon and "green vegetable" which could be daikon radish leaves or seaweed, the pink is plum and yukari(red perilla leaf), and the blue is dried bonito flakes and mirin.... and all with a "healthy" amount of MSG. =)
Konpeito is one of my all time favorite candies. That's cool they'd put them in rations.
I wish I'd kept some now. Small, simple, understated and long-lasting. Like the 'Zen Garden' of candies.
Mate...really enjoyed! Thanks!
Cheers Phil!
alway enjoy em mate....good fun...and being are father I am touched that you include your munchkin! :D
That looks much better then most of the other rations.
I find these videos to be very therapeutic
Quick but stupid question. Do you finish the ration packs once off camera or do you end up throwing it out?
+rudorot65 They end up getting finished off camera :-)
Takashi, such a mensch! Everything looked very appetizing. That ration heater was quite alarming at first. Japanese soldiers must really like their food steaming hot.
It was delicious. I could have eaten a lot more! Very impressed with that FRH. It had very long legs and did a sterling job.
I remembered those little packs of Furikake! When i was in junior school the food was terrible and the only thing i actually want to eat in there is the rice. One of my classmates brought dozens of those things with exactly the same package. It makes the rice taste a lot better. Blue one tastes best.
What do they do with military folks that are allergic to seafood. I know a few here stateside and they gett special meals made, and special MRE's. Do they do that where you are?
Surprisingly interesting channel :)
What was your favorite MRE so far?
Docentino It's hard to pick a favorite, but a great all-rounder is the French 24hr RCIR.
lol Kiwi dude that Japanese MRE looks delicious. I would like to try one haha
Do you hav NZ army MRE video clip as well??
kunsik park The Japanese ration tastes even better than it looks! I have a multi-part video review of a New Zealand 24hr Operational Ration Pack (ORP) on the channel.
Where did you get that one ? also make a review of greek army ration
That looked wonderful.
Peter Clute It sure was :-)
OMG Furikake! I love that stuff, absolutely love it! My mother will usually not let me buy it (due to her worrying for my health because she is worried about preservatives) but I will occasionally sneak a big pack into the shopping basket so I can enjoy it over time :D
Matina Pun It's great stuff. I've used all mine up ;-)
+マティーナしゃれ ふりかけは、１９０１年に日本の漬物屋さんが軍の依頼を受け、開発した長期保存食品です。
酸化防止剤としてビタミンEは入っていますが、防腐剤は入っていませんよ^^
Where did you have these MRE? I want to have a try.
where can i get any of these cheaper? cause in australia they all cost 50 bucks roughly
For the plum honey tube, you can mix it with hot water to make a hot plum honey drink. It can also be mixed in cold water as well.
Thanks. I can imagine it would have made a nice drink too. If I try another Japanese ration, I'll do that.