Japanese Drinking Culture: Standing Bars, Kampai Etiquette, & Retro Drinks in Tokyo
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Shizuka and Max chat about Japanese drinking culture while eating and drinking at izakayas (Japanese gastropubs) in Ueno and Asakusa.
First up is a “tachinomiya” (standing bar) in Ueno called Motsuyaki Otonba, which specializes in “horumon” (offal) dishes. Tachinomiya bars are great to stop by for a quick bite and a drink or two. Here, they try heart, beef tongue, liver, and “motsu nikomi” (stewed innards) and introduce “torizara” (personal plates used when sharing food among groups) and toasting etiquette.
Next, they visit Hoppy Dori (Hoppy Street) in Asakusa, Tokyo, and try the local beverage the area is named after. Hoppy is a beer substitute made from hops, with very low alcohol content (around 0.8%) and is often mixed with shochu (a Japanese distilled alcohol) to make it stronger. It was popularized after WWII at a time when beer was not affordable and Hoppy was more accessible. Today it’s still enjoyed as a retro beverage.
Featured foods/drinks:
1 - Heart skewer
2 - Beef tongue skewer
3 - Liver skewer
4 - Motsu nikomi
5 - White Hoppy
6 - Black Hoppy
7 - Otoshi (compulsory appetizer)
8 - Edamame
9 - Tonpeiyaki
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🎬CREDITS:
HOST » Shizuka Anderson
GUEST » Max Capo
DIRECTOR » David Woo
VIDEO EDITOR » Edvin Mulalic
PRODUCER » Serkan Toso
LINE PRODUCER » Rika Hoffman
TRANSLATOR » Rota Hanada
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Thank you for having me, Shizuka and team! Lemme come drink with you guys on camera again 🍻 (And also a reminder that we should be stunt doubles for Tom Cruise and Blake Lively)
@JapanbyFood
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Max. Let's plan more drinking videos :)
@smashbro5
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to need to know where you got that sick Akatsuki mask!
@KenHiroshi627
3 жыл бұрын
Yo @max it Kenny, holy cow man you really do have a tom cruise look happening! Hope you've been well. Take care bud!
@hendrikjohan8775
3 жыл бұрын
can i join for the part 2? :) maybe with kakashi mask
@psychicspy1234
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
Shizuka is a great host. Love watching her! 😄
I visited Yokosuka in Summer 1978, and went into a bar where I was served a glass with a clear liquid, into which I poured a golden hoppy liquid. I was told it was a Hoppy House. I've spent years trying to find out exactly what that drink was, with no success. I nearly gave up. And there it is, at 08:00 minutes in this wonderful video! Thank you!
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! We're glad we could help you in your quest for this magical drink!
There's actually a very interesting drinking/dinning/meeting seat position culture in Japan where by the senior most person in a group will take the seat furthest away from the room's door known as the kamiza (上座) and the junior most person in the group will take the seat nearest to the room's door known as the shimoza (下座). This culture came about during Japan's feudal period several hundred years ago as the person closest to the room's entry door is most likely to be attacked and be killed first if samurai(s) from a rival clan was/were to setup an ambush and attack a group. This culture is still very much being practiced in Japan with a modern twist and being implemented in some pretty interesting ways such as the seating arrangements in cars nowadays. Oh ya and by the way, only high quality Made-In-Japan bonito flakes will "dance" when dressed on top on hot food. There are many low quality Made-In-China bonito flakes nowadays that not only doesn't "dance" when in contact with hot food, the taste is very bad and some researchers even claim it might cause cancer. So do only consume high quality Made-In-Japan bonito flakes.
@JapanbyFood
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving more details about the drinking culture in Japan.
@grafxgear
2 жыл бұрын
Was there a phrase associated with ordering ? Something along the lines of "same as everyone" Specifically when you are out with the boss or co workers.
@DrJones20
Жыл бұрын
They have ocd over there
He looks a little bit like Tom Cruise. Great video !! Love seeing these night life videos.
This is a great channel! Shizuka is a great host and I love the vocabulary and definitions!
We want part 2 Japanese drinking culture also featuring Max.
It is so nice to see that they are back together again!!!
First time viewer and subscribed! Your quality, editing, and professionalism surpass KZreadrs with more than 10X your current subscriber base. Keep it up, only a matter of time before your channel is huge! (I’m full Japanese but super Americanized so this video helped me see drinking culture realistically for the first time. Thank you!)
The OG couple! Been watching you guys for a few years now! More collab!
You both have Great on-screen chemistry. I really enjoy the production and format of your videos
I appreciate Shizuka's honesty!
Great content again, i miss Japan so much. Can't wait to visit again!
Great video! Useful information for the drinking and eating etiquette in izakayas. Looking forward to visit Japan!
A moment for Max's Akutski themed mask.
I’m rooting for you Max, I really am 👍🎉
For a food/drinking type of show this was actually pretty damn good. It's better than most of the shows out there. I enjoyed watching this. Great job and keep up the good work. You just made a new fan.
Great episode on drinking etiquette in Japan. Definitely a content to look back on when travelling comes back in full swing ! @shizuka - your honest expression when tasting the organ meat was priceless.
This was so good! What a great birthday present for me today. You both rock!
yas! more bar hopping videos please. makes me reminisce of my trip with my wife.
Thank you ms.shizuka for this vlogs and somehow we are learning japanese culture by watching
Make a part two, both of you guys are awesome down to earth living real life - I love it.
Max the expert in renting Japanese Gf. Lol!
@MaxDCapo
3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao, I’ve solidified my status on the internet as “that” guy
@DjWarp79
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxDCapo That is called stigma. Merry Christmas Max!
@liltunwin
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxDCapo embrace it my dude :D
@mrclayteevee
Жыл бұрын
He's even renting a KZreadr 😹
Love this channel. Cant wait to get to Japan!
I would like to see another episode please. Thank you I really enjoy watching the show and the Japanese culture
You have so much chemistry! I think Shizuka wants a part 2 of drinking culture!
Yes, do part two, please : )
max looks like tom cruise with this hairstyle. awesome
First time experience with both of you, was fun and informative!
Yes more please! I miss Japan, I used to go every month 😭
This felt like actually being back in Tokyo hanging out! Ginza, Rappongi and Aoyama... I will be back and you are missed ✌️
Uggh, love these vods. I love living in Japan
Not going to lie, I didn’t expect Miss. Anderson to be a drinker.
@VodkaSoda
3 жыл бұрын
Canadian women can usually handle their liquor well.
YES PART 2 PLEASE
Great video on Japanese drinking culture. I would like to see the 2nd video. Thank you and God bless.
We need a part 2! 👌😁
Very nice.... Keep up the good work... Thank you...
I haven't been in Japan since 2003 and I am wanting to get back so badly. I'm waiting until after the Olympics and I want to wander Tokyo, down the alleys, visiting these quaint drinking/eating stops. You do such a good job describing Japanese drinking culture and I learned how not to insult anyone by drinking first....thank you for that tidbit.
Excellent video!
Great job!!! 👍
Part 2 would be awesome 😎
I'd love to see another one of these :)
Max and Shizuka! You guys are 😊 Much Mahalos for the vids
❤ Shizuoka-tchan’s energy and enthusiasm in the video.
I drank hoppy so many times and I just know its story. Thank you so much.
I've only viewed a few videos, but have learned a great deal about Japanese food culture. Thank you....
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
Of course, we can’t wait to see part 2 of the video, and better yet, Max’s presence is requested.
good to see this.
A part two would be awesome if possible ✌️
Awesome video! Make part 2 please!! It was fun to watch and the naruto run was pretty cool
Yes, second part :) Max is cool dude!
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your videos. Stay blessed and stay safe
@JapanbyFood
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
I would like a part 2, please.
Part 2, and part 3 lol. Great vid! 🍺
I would love another video
I like this dude. He isn't into being on camera, but he's also not awkward while being filmed. Plus, two hoppas are always better than one 😃
@Fried-Tofu
3 жыл бұрын
It took me longer than I'm willing to admit to get that pun :P Gotta agree though especially since there arent many big hapa-hosted youtube channels anymore.
Look like a lot of fun!
Would love a 2nd episode... but maybe try a slightly different drinking culture: Say a Yokocho outside of Tokyo to see more of the regional sights, customs and food, say Sendai or Hachinohe for example, particularly as it is winter, you'll note how suitable local customs are! So miss Japan. 宜しくお願いします。
Cool episode
Aloha from Maui 🌈 I just discovered your channel. I'm looking forward to watching your videos. I'll be taking notes for my next trip to Japan.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We're glad to hear that!
Thank you for interesting video. Hope to drink beer in Japan soon ❤👍
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
This is pretty neat content. You should do another video about how billing works specially when in a group and how to 'bar hop' too.
I love max's mask!
Watching live from Japan 🇯🇵 🇺🇬👌🙏👍❤️
Well done... sequel part 2 please
Anyone else being distracted by tje guy's perfect hair 😂.../ Really liked this vlog, even tho not a big drinker myself. Appreciated the story behind Hoppy and how to serve certain drinks.
Please do a part two.
日本の文化が大好きです！ドイツからこんにちは！
“I love beer” finishes beer before appetizers come out 😅
Happened upon the channel just looking around, and love it! The fellow on the left side at 9:20 made me giggle a bit. :) KAMPAI!!!
Fun video!
Part 2 please!
I always enjoy y'all's videos, but this was super insightful! These are really good rules and I'm just now realizing when I went to Japan I was treated like the senpai with my new friends 😆 I'm sure they were just being nice, but they also knew I was older so I guess it makes sense. Also, like Max said, props on the honesty about the liver and heart skewers! I wasn't always a fan of some items so beer was absolutely the equalizer! 😂
Very interesting and nice video.
@JapanbyFood
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow very educational 🍻
I enjoyed this vid. hehe Would love to drink with Shizuka as she appreciates beer.
Great Drinking Video. Only Ben To Japan Once For Almost 3 Wks & Always Wanted To Go Back.
Part 2, please!
Looks sweet
Awesome
I’m subbing cause I have a crush on the host 😍 and I’m learning a lot 😂
I want to try Hoppy! I think they might have it at Mitsuwa Marketplace, which is a Japanese market and a lot of Japanese shops in San Jose California. It's a bit of a ride on my bike but I want to go to Daiso too. ...
I miss my chuhi stand in Yokosuka circa 1996-1999. Shouts to old friends hiro san and miki chan...best bar in honcho.
Love whatever is going on in the background at 7:50 lmao
Show us more about Japanese craft beer too
i would like to see these 2 get it on
I think I’m in love, Shizuka is too cute 😭
I've been to that asakusa place multiple times.
Found a new channel to subscribe.
she's so wholesome and attractive! smart brains and great personality. thanks for the content!!
me deciding to watch Shizuka while eating lechong kawali and chicken na may tomato sauce at carrots at patatas ahahaha. I ended up just listening.
shizuka my girl from best ever food show!!!
I would watch an entire channel of just Shizuka + Friends drinking around Japan talking booze, food and Japanese culture, NGL
Nice Videoooo. Now this is what u call “respect”, specifically in drinking. Damnn I wish I can visit Japan soonn😿🇵🇭🇯🇵
Best looking Hostess in Japan.
@LongTruong-zz1kz
3 жыл бұрын
She is beautiful and a beer drinker 🍺 woohoo 🙌
I was left in the dust when it came to drinking in Japan. Could not hang lol 🍺 Yakitori was the best👌
i got to try hoppy...
Japanese street beers for the win!!!
Hello shizuka Great video 👍
Part 2 please