Tenzushi: The Sushi God of the South 

I didn't get a chance to share this in the video, so I thought I'd share the story here. When we were walking around the market and shooting those scenes, I remember a delivery guy walk up to us and stop Amano-san and say, hey, we're still on for drumming this weekend? I think it was drumming at least (my Japanese isn't greaT). And Amano-san responded with an "of course! I'll see you there!" and it was really touching. I mean, he's one of the most respected chefs in the world. He's such a huge part of Kokura, and brings so many people there, and inspires so many people, and he has no attitude about it. He's so humble, down to earth, and connected with his community.

I’ve seen this chef in a manga I read a while ago and wow, you guys made a great video about him! He’s so cool! :) -Jun

wtf Tenzushi? you guys managed to film Saito and now Amano? He's easily the most famous sushi chef in Kyushu, so props to you guys for being able to document this extraordinary sushi institution!

Honestly, I think there is no food channel as technically skilled, creatively experienced, sure in style and editing, entertaining or esthetically satisfying as Simon and Martina's. You blow my mind with every video, your skill is unbelievable. Thank you for creating.

Allow us to introduce you to Isao Amano, head chef of Tenzushi, who makes some of the best sushi in Japan.

The ambient recording is amazing.

I dont know how you guys do it but you guys make these videos so well that its almost like u are there. You are so talented how you put the videos together and really let the viewers experience the place as well. You guys are really making traveling to japan bump up on my to do list!!!! Love you guys and keep doing what you do. There is very few people in the youtube world that do what you do so well!

The intro is EVERYTHING. But the experience, your shots and the presentation of the video is also everything. This video is the best that you have made, in my opinion. I have no expectations anymore, you guys keep going above and beyond with each video you make and I deeply appreciate that you take us along for the ride.

I don't know how many people mention this, but you two should have way more subs based on the production value of your videos alone. The fade in and out of the burn-in film effect, then the fade in of text for the images of sushi, and the music, excellent. Already loving this video and just under 30 seconds in.

As I do paper work at work i listen to RU-vid videos as background to help me concentrate, but i can never do that with the videos you guys put out. I always wait until my lunch break, or when I get home so i can watch on the TV, because the amount of effort you guys put into each video is phenomenal. I have to give each video my full undivided attention, just because every video is a feast for the eyes! The editing, the way you shoot the different camera angles, and the commentary is always a pleasure to watch!! I love you guys, and I love what you do for the RU-vid community. Please keep up the fantastic work ❤️❤️❤️❤️

So much to see! Between sushis, warm words, distracting cherries and of course your lovely couple!

okay guys, you made me want to book a flight straight away to japan with that "best sushi in japan" video a couple of years ago, but now, with the LOVELY(like omg i wanna paint them!!)closeups, the documentary vibe, the lovely fun and beautiful reactions from the two of you, like damn, i'm a crying mess at the moment, please someone, send me to japan, i want to eat and live and feel, like holy smokes i am literally crying and mad because i want this exact sushi right now mmmhmhm

Favorite channel, hands down.

Omg the editing! Loving the production value.

Simon: ..."I just LOVE my job". Me: "We do too, Simon. We do too." _eats sushi hungrily with eyeballs_

I love your videos.....I am like a kid on Christmas..all excited and can't wait to see what you guys put up.

I am absolutely in love with all of these episodes! I love seeing the passion, and the behind the scenes. The editing is beautiful, the cinematography is amazing. You guys are wonderful!

Me, furiously liking every ad that comes up on Simon and Martina videos because I don't know how money or algorithms on RU-vid works but I Support

You can sense the passion from both parties- the chef and his customers! Thank you guys for putting this out despite all the time it took (I have a hunch this took an even longer time because it has Simon's old hairstyle lol). Keep doing what makes you happy, because it makes us appreciate it even more!!

This edit is GORGEOUS. Your storytelling is compelling and beautiful, I now want all the sushi. NYAAAAAAAAA.

Also, NOTIFICATION SQUAD! What are you listening to lately? We've really been in a Samurai Champloo kinda vibe for the past couple of months :D

Thank you for exploring places even people who lived in Japan for most of their lifetime (me lol) don't know about! Not only is it helpful, it inspires me to be active!

Found you guys a few weeks ago and now i watched all your videos.. at first i just wanted to see Videos about Japan but i stayed because of ur warmhearted personalities. You really have the talent to make me smile :) Hope you will read it, your videos mean a lot to me and i just wanted you to know! Cant wait for the next ones! :)

I haven't watched the both of you in a while. I'm always busy now, I work, I go to school, and I am the supporter in my family. Sometimes my depression and PTSD takes over and I have long periods of hopelessness. But when I watch your videos, I remember why I get up everyday and work so hard. One day I'd like to experience these joys with my husband and daughter.

your guy's style of video is evolving into a beautiful artform. This was a great way to start my day

Thank you forgiving us such a beautiful video, it honestly felt like I was sharing the experience with you both. I particularly loved the behind the scenes glimpses and the chef perspective clips. You guys keep evolving and changing it up for us and it is a massive pleasure to be on the ride with you. Also, excellent use of 'wanky' I'm still lmao at that. Xx

props to Dan shooting B Roll in the background

the editing on this...... amazing.

Such a beautiful style of video, and I really loved all the illustrations and the editing was just seamless and the transitions were just gorgeous. Great work guys, it's just so much fun to watch how versatile you can be in you videos and editing. Can't wait for more great content xxx 😘💛

Thank you for taking the time and effort to create such an amazing video. The intro is so fun and I paused to read all the ingredients you put. I'd love to see this style more often, but I cannot even imagine how long it took to edit. I've been feeling a little sick with an annoying cold and this video genuinely made me smile. I wish you both an amazing day :P

i love that you guys dont just show us food, food and more food, but show us the soul, passion, culture and very essence of each dish! another brilliant video you guys are amazing

Your videos have reached an even higher level of communicative passion and sophistication. Artistic, even poetic, yet firmly rooted in reality, your videos are an inspiration and a modern hymn to joy. Thank you for sharing them. Japan is great, and my wife and I enjoy it every time we fly there. But your passion takes experiencing Japan to a new height. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I knew turning on notifications would play out eventually! :D

Oh wow, I love the editing in this video! You guys are getting better every time!!

Everytime you guys start describing the food/flavors my mouth starts watering! Really nice video!

So nice I watched it twice. After breakfast, it'll be thrice. Also I'm going to share this video/channel with a streamers discord channel who is in love with Everything Japanese!

Great quality content you guys. So much respect for Chef. You can see he takes so much pride in his craft. So meticulous.

Love how the vibe/atmosphere really comes across in this video!! You guys just keep getting better and better! Have to rewatch again on a bigger screen when I get home from work :)

This is why you guys are EASILY my most favourite youtubers. The dedication and the level of quality you put in to these videos is incredible and all the while you still manage to put out content that is super fun and lighthearted. You are incredibly versatile with your subject matter. As i've said, some videos are fun and cheerful while others are very thought provoking. I've been subscribed for a long time and i've loved every second of it. You guys keep on being amazing because every video brightens my day that much more!

It's like watching an artist sculpting or painting a canvas, there's so much grace and care in his movements, and everything is so deliberately done, there's nothing 'thrown together' about it. It's so gorgeous, a feast for the eyes as well as the palette.

wASSSUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I KEEP GETTING the "How to use a raw egg to determine if your mattress is awful - PURPLE' Commercial 😭 it's 4 MINUTES LONG and I don't skip to support

I've never been one to really eat sushi, the idea of raw fish never really sat right with me. But watching these videos really inspires me to want to give it another try, and really think about all the effort that goes into preparing and making it. Instead of thinking about the fact that it's raw. I love these videos that you guys do it really gives me a new appreciation of sushi, keep up the good work!

This makes me so happy that the community all simultaneously agree that Simon and Martina's videos are superb and only getting better with time. The care you guys put into the videos and the story's you tell are amazing and I'm so glad you guys choose to share these with us.

Wow guys, greeeeeat video. The editing is amazing! It made me feel fuzzy inside watching it. Thank you for that Simon and Martina.

I appreciate all the time and effort put into this video. It is very beautiful.

I can't wait to visit Japan! You guys make the best videos.

This video is just beautiful ❤️ You guys and the amazing food masters you showcase inspire me so much. Thank you!!

Your joy over every bite of food and enthusiasm for the chefs and even just the information they give you about their food shows in your videos and you should be very proud.

The philosophy of this amazing chef (and others you have shown before) is beyond perfect. That's pure happiness, having a job which its purpose it's to make other people happy...I hope one day I can have even a 10% of that in my life. And sushi, that delicious sushi!! :3

I knew this was coming, so I made sure to stuff myself in preparation. Even so, my mouth is watering~~ I don't even care that it's before noon EST, I could go for this. Watching this man speak about his sushi with such pride as well as happiness - and the wish for happiness on others- AHHH! I love love it! This entire video, I'm sitting at the cafe thinking STOP STOP DON'T STOP DON'T STOP. These all look amazing! The mixture of flavors and textures, mmmm, thinking of it gives me fuzzy feelings. By the way, the editing on this video - A++ guys! Really loved the way you filmed everything.

That Chef is so sweet! He's so open and humble about his food and it makes me so happy. His attitude is something to look up to in any craft, not just cooking.

Ugh, this looks so delicious. The combinations the chef uses to make sushi is very interesting, I can only imagine how well it must taste! Thank you for the excellent video :)

For anyone that reads this, I hope you have a great day (or night, lol)! 😊😊 The Sushi looks so delicious!

Holy shit the editing in this video was amazing!!!😮

The production quality of this videos is so incredible! I had the revelation the other day that I have been watching you guys for 7 years now! No one keeps me coming back like you guys! I love you so much eeeeeeee!

Where do I even begin? Geez la wheeze what a good video. I was moved to tears several times by the video. The genuine warmth and kindness radiating from Isao Amano was so touching. Your video clearly conveyed how much he really loves his craft, and I found it particularly touching that he wants to brighten a dark day for people. After reading through the comments, I see this was filmed a year ago, and the editing process has been long. It has clearly paid off, this was a crisp, well put together video. Its amazing to see how much you have grown in film making over the years. Also, the sound was so crisp and tingly in my ears, it felt immersive. Much love and respect

The intro of this video is awesome! N know I'm hungry for 🍣 sushiii!!! 😁

That was fantastic video love him love you guys thank you

I love how passionate yet unpretentious the chef seems to be. And I love the fact that he just wants to make delicious sushi that brings joy to others, rather than just the best sushi ever etc etc

I love how his real ambition is to bring people joy!

初コメです！ 小倉に来てたんですか！ 嬉しいです！ I live in Kitakyushu. Welcome to Kitakyushu!

The opening is feels like Samurai Champloo :3

My favourite thing about the video is how you're able to balance the cinematography with the story telling. The samurai champlooesque music matches the vibe of the video beautifully. Thanks for all your hard work!!!

Do I see tiny sparkling tears of utter joy in Simon's eyes? I'm looking at this while eating my work lunch (sandwiches), trying to imagine the glory that is those flavors....

Thanks for the great video guys! Now I'm hungry and it's only 9am! 😁

Love the intro :)

Guys the production on this is FIRE omg!! This was a really awesome one

I am so happy you guys are back from your vacation. Your videos make me so happy and I smile whenever I see a new one.

Simon and Martina back at it again with that 17 minute long video nastiness

best video you've ever made!

Seriously, the production quality, the commentary, the lofi-fi hip hop, the shots, the background, everything is top notch !! Good stuff.

This video is incredible!! Amazing job guys! I'm happy for you!

Funky fresh vid guys!!!!! So jelly!!!!!!!❤️

Samurai Champloo Vibes ~ I love it !

I love these videos! They are so positive and genuine which is so nice to see! I see the love and passion you have for the food you eat and showcase! Keep up the awesome work!

One of the best videos you guys have made. Ive been subscribed for around 4 years now and its amazing how far your channel has come. Love you guys!

Jumped onto the video straight away!!😂

Seriously though, you should have made the playlist "Eat your sushi, NO REALLY EAT YOUR SUSHI!" by this time 😂. By the way, stellar as always, also loving the sushi placecard 🍣 (so stylish!). Now that we know the sushi god of the south, who is the sushi god of the north? 😏 (Also loving Simon's analogy of Tenzushi to James Joyce 😸😸)

What an awesome video! Thank you for taking us along on your adventures :)

What an experience! Thank you both so much for sharing with us!

Hollllyyyyy snap that was beyond beautiful. Beautiful, inspirational, and educational.

I love this new style of video you guys have been doing lately where just simply trying sushi takes you deeper into who these chefs are, what the location is about, a peek into how the industry functions, I love this. It must take a long time, but the effort you put into this pays off.

I never mind the wait for these types of videos because they're so quality and awe-inspiring! Thank you for your hard work and giving me the chance to transport my mind someplace magical for awhile!!

I love the little modern, funky opening with the editing that reflects his sort of funky, fresh take on sushi. I feel that your documentary skills have improved so greatly. So proud of you guys! ^^

I love you guys video

Simon has hair!!!! Awesome video now I want sushi.

Definitely worth the wait! Thank you for taking the time to show this wonderful side of sushi. I am living the creative editing ❤ keep being awesome!

Another perfect video. I’m blown away every time you guys do these types of videos. You guys deserve an award or something jfc.

I know Simon’s on when all the comments are liked haha!

Clicked so fast ❤️

Your videos are so refined. It's really a treat to watch videos like these

This was such a cool video, I loved it! Love you guys.

Yeahhhhhhh sushi!!!!!!🍣🍣🍣

Love u simon n martina

Love the new editing format that you guys did with this video! It was so cool!!

That Tarantino vibe intro with the sushi pieces and the letters is just fantastic. You got me subbed after 30 seconds. Simply amazing guys!!

I never clicked a video so fast in my life...

I'm curious about using using fingers instead of chopsticks. Are chopsticks optional when eating sushi? Also, can I just say that I love this chef? Seems like he really pours his soul into his work and has made a beautiful and tasty experience. Thank you for showing us this! ❤️

love love love the editing of this video! You guys always produce such quality content!

Absolutely stunning, as usual. You guys are amazing, and the food looks SO GOOD!