I was happy looking at the mixed vege bun but then became overjoyed at the sight of the kawagoe pudding.. sweet potato is really nice for dessert. I'm curious at the rice cracker though, why does it look a bit green?
@@imba2006 the bun and the pudding were so tasty! 😊😊 they provide three flavours of crackers: original, edamame bean, and shrimp. They didn't have the shrimp one available when we were there though!
As a swede the name of the store threw me for a second because I didn't expect a japanese jewellery store to have a swedish word as its name, but it's actually a really pretty name. Glänta in swedish means a light breaking through a gap. So a forest glade is called a glänta bc the sun is peaking though the trees. I assume in the context of the jewlery store that it repsresents the light shining through the ring when you hold it up to admire it. A very appropriate name I would say!
I really don't think they all do it because they want to... In Japan, there is a lot of pensioner poverty. When i was in Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, & Tokyo), you could see a lot of elderly people working as gatekeepers or watchmen near construction or gateways... Like on every construction, no matter how small, there would always be like 2-3 elderly people standing around as a kind of watchman, or when it was on the roadside or pedestrian path, they would also show the way one should go as the path is under construction. Especially elderly women (about 42%) in Japan are strongly affected by pension poverty, which is why many also take on part-time jobs as guides and the like.
@@m_lies unfortunately that is prevelant in Japan. In these cases, these guides are volunteers, which means they don't get paid and are also not allowed to accept cash payments. We believe that they chose this hobby of their own accord and enjoy doing so, whether it's to brush up language skills, meet new people, or alleviate boredom 😊😊
This is something I experienced in Australia. My favourite one was this old bloke who was showing me around this submarine he actually served in. I remember asking him why, he said I love to let people know how it was back in day and the peoples smiles/shock make it worth it.
When we went to the farm house museum in Osaka, as we were walking towards one of the houses an old man on a bench waved at us, waited until we waved back and then spirted off. He had to be in his 80s, but he was gone! A few minutes later through the window of the house we see him and his friend sprinting back 😅 Apparently this was his friends favorite farm house in the museum and he had to go grab him so his friend could give us a tour. It was great
One of my favorite experiences in Japan was getting a tour from one of these amazing volunteer guides at Himeji Castle. Not only did i learn so much from him, but we also had amazing conversations!
I think its so much nicer to have a local elder giving you a tour to their home town thry grew up in rather then some random 20 year old who never does anything or goes to any of the places they tell you or show you to go/do
Modern Japanese food (katsudon, ramen, tendon, etc) is high in saturated fat and extremely high in calories, often with added sugar. Its normal that you'd prefer the taste of those rather than nutritious, healthier traditional cuisine especially if you've developed an addiction to high sugar, high fat food.
I mean you aren't really making your ring? You pick the the medal, width and texture and all that you actually do is finishing it. I get the appeal but it seems like a rip-off
maybe this activity isn't for everyone 🤷 I like that it's customizable and an easy workshop for beginners. Plus, it's more about the memories. My boyfriend and I did this workshop recently and it was really fun to experience together. We got to make whatever texture and pattern we wanted and also got matching engravings on the inside. It's my favourite ring and I wear it everyday! Could I just buy a ring for cheaper? Sure. But would it bring me as much joy or fond memories? personally no.
nice podcast video. i listened to the whole thing during my lunch break. I find the subject about noodle water content the most investing. that explains why the springy noodles don't seem to hold the flavor of the soup when i taste them... trade off for having nice texture :( about the "key factor" of ramen, i am surprised it wasn't "tare"; i don't know any other kind of soup noodle that has two layers of liquid seasoning like jp ramen. As for kanshui (the alkaline water), i know it is commonly used for the wonton noodles in hong kong. but it is usually a dish that has little to no complexity in terms of composition.
Thank you for watching! 😊😊 "Tare" is a concept used in noodle dishes by lots of Asian countries. Dishes like Indonesian mie ayam or Thai boat noodles which also use soy sauce, oils, and seasonings are examples of this, but it's best defined by Japan. While other countries use lye water in their noodles, the difference is mostly context, like the age-old debate about whether a ravioli is a dumpling or a hot dog is a sandwich, based on the way ingredients are used and/or how it's constructed. It's such an interesting way that cuisines cross over while still being so distinct 😊😊 In that way, either of us are both right!
How the hell does this not have any comments? I didn’t even know they made this pretty good invention though I feel like luffy just smells like straight up meat
ah, this is one of the vids i've been waiting for. They even have a guide for the fish market! And fresh persimmon for breakfast, that's... fancy! But yes, the star of the show... that sashimi platter has 'quality' written all over it. Is that abalone sashimi at the top?! I had never had that before.
@@imba2006 it's so worth it! Yes, there are abalone slices, but we'd assume that what they serve you would change day to day 😊😊 regardless, it's all so fresh and so delicious!
Ajinomoto?! That’s a condiment that us Peruvians use 😭 we have a condiment that we put on our dishes called Ajinomoto lol that’s cool that theirs also a big company called that
My grandfather smuggled two sets of bone china after the war( I'm not saying it's ok) for my grandmother, he was only home long enough to knock her up (8 boys) the china meant alot to my grandmother she'd take it outside an show us how thin it was. My cousins lost it because I got married first and I was my dads first daughter, so I got to choose first , and my uncle's oldesest daughter got the other. She was butt hurt though cuz she's 10 years older than me and didn't get to choose the one I've got. Funny how family works. Honestly no I don't have a house so it just kind of sits in a box. Packed up real good so I don't break it before I get a china cabinet, I've tried to find the replacement gravy boat and it's almost $400
@@pogCibi not any more than salt! This stereotype is recognised as xenophobic toward Asian culture and cuisine as it was being introduced into American societies decades ago. In fact, a little bit of MSG can replace a larger volume of salt to reduce your sodium intake while making food more flavourful, so if measured correctly can be helpful to your diet 😊😊
@@markobabic487 first of all just bc something is natural it doesn’t automatically make it harmless. Not to mention the substance itself is man made you can’t just pick up msg, you need to make it. Secondly, there are countless research papers and studies that explains the harms of msg. It is said to be especially harmful for your nervous system.
@@TwinSpeakEatGo every doctor or dietitian I talk to warns me about the harms of msg tho. And I don’t get how is it xenophobic. Even my asian, food engineer, friend tells me to not consume it.
