I love how detailed and viewer-focused John is.....adding a graphic with price, distance, ride time is so helpful!

My dads favourite japanese food was always wagyuu. Unfortunately he passed away last year at age 64 :( he would have enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it.

@ntr10me

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you nothing more than wonderful and peaceful reflection. Be well. Stay safe.

@maxyyang4442

3 жыл бұрын

hey arent u the guy from the paolo video?

@onlyinjapanGO

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s was really fun to tell a story about wagyu, appreciate it more when you know the background.

@senbei409

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hi daniel

@johnmichaelreyes4209

3 жыл бұрын

No one ask.

Ok. Im left speechless. John, youre getting better and better at making this style of documentary. I can say your editing, drawingvthe viewer in to the story, is second to none. Narration, background music, it all blends to make an A+ class of fun and entertainment. Really, world class productions could learn a lot from you! Thanks for bringing us another very very interesting episode about Japan. I will eventually get there and go trough the country once all of these corona stuff is over, only problem will be choosing what to see from all of the places you have shown us! But definitively this prefecture will be no1 spot to visit! Keep up the great work! Whenever I am watching your show, its a breeze of fresh air to me!

You made my husband cry. We were supposed to be on our way to Osaka in 10 days. Maybe next year.

@marcusa3177

3 жыл бұрын

Not maybe - most likely next year. Think of it as more time to plan and save up for an even longer vacation that now has an Omi-gyu meal (or two? Why not right) in the itinerary. Kansai and Shiga during autumn colors is GORGEOUS I tell you

@UFOBobTV

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to that; I was planning to go in November.

@shadowtheimpure

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusa3177 Maybe is a more realistic thought, this pandemic thing might not be fully resolved until 2022.

@holoparty9857

3 жыл бұрын

shadowtheimpure It won’t be fully resolved for many years. The pandemic will be resolved quickly for the first-world countries but third world countries with poor healthcare will take a much longer time.

@Matthew-ve3yw

3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky to go in japan at the beginning of the pandemia. Just in time. Next time i hope next year.

I REALLY enjoyed that history lesson, and thanks for editing in the date ranges for me since I can never keep the historical periods straight! So glad to be seeing these longer, polished docu-vids coming back again now you're on your new channel. I would love to see more videos showing us the unknown histories of places/things. I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but this is the kind of content I'm here for! Keep it up (maybe explore some old ruins or interesting historical spots)!

Great story on the history of Japanese Omi Beef. I had no idea that the popularity was a result of having a more westernized palate. I am impressed that the ranch is so clean and that the animals are well cared for. It's no wonder this Japanese product is world renown.

@deanzaZZR

3 жыл бұрын

The CEO gave a history lesson on beef in Japan, that's for sure.

@anamarievivero7774

3 жыл бұрын

Some people really don’t understand what and where some of the history came from. But if you have a knowledge about the Japanese Castle you can have an idea or maybe it can give you a chance to think about many things like” why the most colorful castle built here in Shiga?” Although that castle is gone but it always remains the fact that Shiga is very important place to those Emperors and Shoguns. If you know about the word “ SHOKUNIN “ the word shokunin can translates to MASTER” and it came from the SHIGA SHOKUNIN. This place is also will know as the place of Rich Daimyo . They are all will know for funding the higher leaders long long time ago. The Shiga Shokunin travels around Japan and spread their knowledge of craftsmanship and business. If there’s no Shiga Shokunin then probably there’s no Japanese Culture to amaze now. There’s also a music instrument name Biwa the name took from the Biwako lake because it is shape like the lake. Shiganian is shy and quiet people, they hates fights and debates. So if some Kyoto people talking b...d about Shiga “ people here are just saying ( let them talk ) hahaha hahaha

@anamarievivero7774

3 жыл бұрын

By the way . The shiganian has been eating beef before it became famous in Japan. And they didn’t learn from westerners for sure. There’s so many westerners living here and they do not speak much like I do . I bet they are all become what I called A Real Shiganian”! Hahaha hahaha Like Shiganian says “ LET THEM SPEAK “.

@karkitty202

Жыл бұрын

That’s the difference between Waygu and a McDonald’s burger, how the cows are treated

@karkitty202

Жыл бұрын

That’s the difference between Waygu and a McDonald’s burger, how the cows are treated

There are some live streams with Kevin on the *GO channel including one on the warm with the cattle. DOn't forget to subscribe and LIKE to encourage me to keep it up!

Those drone shots were amazing

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

Drones are a tool to help set up the story.

@192168117

3 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan May be a little bit off topic but a behind the scenes video would be very interesting. Im sure there is a lot of work behind every video. best regards from germany

@geniusj100

2 жыл бұрын

Cows are god ok bad man

@michaelantid2615

2 жыл бұрын

Comeback to cod

@Masha-kd2im

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan I’ve always watched your video but I’m so curious what is your Ethnicity?

KZreadとは思えない質のよい映像ありがとうございます!!これからも楽しみに動画待ってます。Thank you John san!!

Nothing like eating a $200-$300 cut of beef wearing a plastic bib. Only in Japan! ;)

@alanj7306

3 жыл бұрын

Or eating it with greasy hair and a gross beard. It wasn’t even cooked right. C’mon people.

@blazingbleezy668

3 жыл бұрын

You say overpriced,I say quality.

JD content 10/10 but presentation even better 11/10..I would like to see the underwater pyramids of Yonagumi island

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

Nice idea! Anything underwater is in my world of scuba diving!

@NewParadigmChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Just so happy to see this new channel keep growing. The drone shots were lovely. The overall production was just amazing. And John, always a happy soul! Now I wanna eat some beef!

Oh, my! Omi steak is making me hungry! I like how it's prepared and presented so simply and you can focus on the flavor.

I'm loving the farm-to-table format John, all of these episodes are really making my mouth water. I need to go visit Japan again once all of this quarantine stuff is done with.

Thank you John for the quality content. So informative and the respect you have for Japan and it's culture really shines through.

@ankitachoudhary5324

2 жыл бұрын

Please be vegan stop eating animal 🙏

John, an episode about the tradition of okonomiyaki in Hiroshima could be interesting 😉

@demonbladeskills

3 жыл бұрын

Bump, please John

@trachyte11

3 жыл бұрын

From his old channel... kzread.info/dash/bejne/pH6O1sefntWXd7w.html&ab_channel=WAORYU%21ONLYinJAPAN

@demonbladeskills

3 жыл бұрын

@@trachyte11 Thanks, didn't remember that episode.

Man the quality of these new videos are absolutely stunning, missed these so much

This video is next level. Amazing work again as usual!

I really enjoy your work john, not only is this a well presented video and edited from a professional, but you do live streams which feels like a behind the scenes of your videos, its great to see the streams and then see the masterpiece at the end of it all like this gem of a video, looking forward to your next work of art. Take care, peace!

Watching these wonderful Wagyu in the mid night is some kind of torture😱😭🤣

@alexcapy-gamingchannel6438

3 жыл бұрын

my mouth watery....

I nearly cried when I saw Yamashina station at 1:52. I practically lived in Yamashina (closer to Misasagi Station) in short bursts over the past 3 years. Can't wait to return to Kansai when it's safe to return. Your videos always bring me so much joy and nostalgia to hold me over.

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear Anthony! It looks like a great place to live, between an Ancient City and Lake Biwa, Wagyu country! Hopefully when the world is safer, we can have more people come to Japan again - it’s so quiet now.

@Anfernee_G

3 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan thank you for your reply, John! I agree. Japan really changed my life over the past 4 years (Kyoto for 3 and Osaka for 1, but frequented between both and visiting others). Meeting my fiancé in Osaka being the highlight. Much love to you and your wife! Thanks again! Stay safe and healthy 🙏

Meat industry outside Japan: "If you bring your cameras within one foot off our facilities we will sue you to oblivion. We have bigger problems so leave." Japan: "These cows get jealous of each other due to all the massages. That's a problem."

@tarteen091311

3 жыл бұрын

cause they treat animals in other countries like a slave... in Japan they are like the boss "if you want good beef, treat me like a king"

@HENRIKOIVUROVA

3 жыл бұрын

@@tarteen091311 in some other countries cattle runs free on the fields, not in some box indoors like these. sure you get fat on that beef when they can't exercise

@SG-pc4sv

3 жыл бұрын

@@tarteen091311 In China they believe torturing the dog will make its meat more tender and tasty. Idk how other animals are treated there before they're killed.

@Boomdizzle99

3 жыл бұрын

@@HENRIKOIVUROVA didnt you see the fields...thats not where they always are...

@HENRIKOIVUROVA

3 жыл бұрын

@@Boomdizzle99 those fields are clearly used for farming and not for cattle, if they get to go outside you should see those areas since they need to bee close to those sheds where they live. Almost all beef in Japan is raised is small pens or sheds because there simply is no grazing land.

Good episode as always. I like how I recognized the farm from a previous live stream. You always give great ideas on new things to try and places to visit next time I'm in Japan.

yessss!! always miss the live streams so these are like gold to me . Thank you John !

Quality content. The new Only in Japan channel is picking up steam.

Drone shot king, right there. The stress-free peaceful environment is perfect for cattle to thrive. Basically the Four Seasons for cattle.

What an amazing video, AGAIN! Got goosebumps during the shots over lake biwa with the music in the background! Love your work John!

Really interesting to see how the cattle live and that they live well before they end up on the table. It looks so tasteful and my mouth is watering :) Very good episode John and Kevin.

I really liked the travel shots showing how you got to Otsu.

Really loving the videography here, you can really feel the improvement over the years. And this is a personal preference but I also the mellowing down of the audio (not as hyped or exaggerated as the previous channel's). I feel the more subtle touch is a better match for the aesthetic of the place and topic. The in medias res intro is quite a nice change too. Nothing subtly hypes up an episode on beef like a big hunk of A5 beef with a human holding it for context. Great job here John, excited for the next video!

The video quality of these videos really stepped up and I love it! Keep up the great work! Thanks!

Yes! I have been (im) patiently watching for this video all day. Thankfully I found it just as I sat down to my own dinner. It is true that happy cows produce great meat. I will crave this until I can get there and sample it for myself. Loved the history section too, no surprise that Japan embraced this food after so many years of strictness. Thanks for another amazing look at Japan John!

John I love this animation you have there. It looks amazing. I think that is a really nice touch. The characters look great. Would you consider doing an episode on Yokai? I think that Japanese folklore tradition is the most fascinating thing about Japan. Their folklore is unique and diverse beyond anything else I have ever seen. Great job!

I ate lunch while watching this, but your meal was 10 times better! Now, I’m craving for some Wagyu.

Brilliantly Produced John 👌 , Can't wait for the Next one !

hey John love the content and I especially like how often the episodes are coming out and I also like learning more about the country side of Japan.

Wow. I really like this new style, John. Really amazing.

Enjoyed this episode! the film work was amazing -specially the drone footage. Looking forward learning more about Japan through your stories to more

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello Susan

Another wonderful vid! I need to sample some of that beef once we can visit. Thanks again for the story! Nice to see Kevin in the video too! Looking forward to your next one as always

Great video John! I can tell you put a lot of effort into making this for us!

Added it to my list of places to visit when I go back to Japan :)!

This is on my itinerary for my next trip to Kyoto!!! I can’t wait!!!

I love that you show the steps from the farm to the table. Also I am impressed that there is still lots of manual work in Japanese factories. I have yet to experience Wagyu myself.

Oooooh another great episode, John! Thank you.

I have been to Kyoto a few times and never really ventured out, but after seeing this, Omi is top on my list! Thank you for your awesome, inspiring videos! Waiting patiently for travel to begin again, hoping Hawaii is on the sooner than later list! Take care and hope you and Kanae are genki! Love & aloha*xo

Why do I bother watching this after I eat breakfast? This just made me hungry instantly! Very curious to try Omi beef as it’s the only beef I haven’t tried among the big three. John, you’re looking much fitter nowadays btw!

been watching you long time ago and always amazed by your content. keep up the good work!

This video is a masterpiece 😋. Thanks a lot for the good work making this content, John 😄 Greetings from Spain!

I would love to have some of that luxury beef. And I love how kindly they treat the cows. You can see how happy they are and how glossy their coats are.

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna

Great short Wagyu documentary! My wife and I REALLY need to try wagyu beef!! Also, if we can make suggestions for a future mini-documentary would you ever consider doing one about the Shonan monorail and Enoshima?? You may have already done one, but we could not find it and think you would do a great job bringing that and that area to the world. OH!!! And we really hope your knee is doing better!! Hoping you are at 100% with it soon!

that time-lapse from entering Kyoto station and onto the train was excellent!

Awesome episode! Appreciate your hard work showing us the wonders on Japan! This is a responsible way to eat beef.

Thank you for making these videos, John. Online college has been so stressful but your video always make my anxiety feel better and I learn so much from them. Please keep creating content - I know switching to a new channel couldn't have been easy but I appreciate all of your work so much.

I know I would be jealous that beef looked delicious can't wait to get back to Japan 😋 ♥ 🇯🇵

Amazing job with the shots and music with them! Fantastic production quality as always!

Love these videos. I cant hang with the streams..but these. Delightful

The CEO recap of history was epic.

Videos of -Street food -Rare restaurants -Parks -Malls with some strange stuff or places -You can go to Mount Haruna aka Akina and talk about Initials “D” -Takeshita Street “again “ - all the videos that you made before in your old channel, just to refresh our memory 😉

Great video John, its great to see your channels grow and your production quality get better and better over time. Well done.

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello Cysage

That dope intro! That sick train ride! And those show stealing drone shots!! Also Kevin is in the video!!! Another epic video John!

i am looking forward to visit japan again once the pandemic is over. wagyu will be the my first meal in japan when i get there.

I like how extensive the train system is throughout Japan. Also nice to see exciting content. Too bad that your old channel got taken over by your backing company.

@kaltaron1284

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled though. Once you leave the liveline along the pacific coast connections tend to be far more sparse. Still (mostly) on time and clean and everything but in some places you will only have 1-2 trains or busses per day. Requires a bit of planning but mostly a price I'm willing to pay. If it turns out to be impossible Rental Cars are always an option. Extra cost over the JR Railway Pass though.

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful 🏵️

John my bro. This was one of your best video's yet. Always love the intro and of course, the music. Great job on this one. Just added Omihachiman onto my list of places to visit and of course, get my first experience of A5-Wagyu. I'm so excited to start planning my revisit back to Japan. Thank you for sharing this. Looking forward to your next video....Shinkansen, right?

@michaelsasano8622

3 жыл бұрын

@eastpoint Have you tried A5 Wagyu?

@michaelsasano8622

3 жыл бұрын

@eastpoint So is that a yes? You have tried it then?

@michaelsasano8622

3 жыл бұрын

@eastpoint If you read my original post I told John I was looking forward to my "first" experience trying the A5 Wagyu Beef from Japan. So I have no comparison between a US filet mignon and the A5 Wagyu Beef. I'm a meat eater and enjoy a good filet mignon or ribeye. But even a ribeye needs a good amount of fat for flavor. I just think this Wagyu is going to be full of clean flavor and will just melt in your mouth.

Awesome episode! Good job again John!🙂 I’m hungry now 😂

Nice slab of beef!!! My mouth is watering already 🤤 When are you going to Osaka next? More Kevin, please 😩

Hey John! Would love to see an episode about Japanese craft beer or Japanese whiskey!

I watched this on my lunch, but it just made me hungier!! :)

Yeeeeeah! You came to Otsu! Thank you so much for covering Shiga prefecture and its food! I feel our prefecture is not covered enough by big youtubers with international audience like you! I'm very happy to see this amazing video you made! Thanks!😉👍

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

It’s my 5th time to Otsu. I first rode my bicycle through there on route 1 in 2005 (Tokaido Highway) and then for the Funazushi episode 2 years ago. I will be back again for sure, I love Shiga’s welcoming spirit and natural scenery around Lake Biwa.

@LittleThingsinJapan

3 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan yes....I saw your live last month in Omihachiman with all my family 😀👍

The Sukiyaki tasting was also an enjoyable segment to watch in this video.

@UFOBobTV

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I love dipping the sizzling meat into the whipped raw egg.

Really nice editing!!! Worth the wait, my 1 year old daughter specifically enjoyed the fast train station and train shots, she couldn't take her eyes off it!! Really great episode I will definitely be taking the 10 min trip out of Kyoto to get some omi beef i am also dying to see lake biwa and visit that crazy 880 stair shrine that you took us all to!! Thanks for all your hard work man(:

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 I’m glad your daughter enjoyed it too. I loved editing that scene, I got sucked into too - like flying down the tracks to Otsu!

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jenna

Always looking forward to a new video!

Straight killin it John!!! Always lifts my spirts when i see theres a new video from you

Awesome content John! I'm happy to see you running your channel with no strings attached to a network. Good for you! (and for us viewers) Cheers from the other side of the world 🇧🇷

For most of my life, I only knew of Kobe beef. I'm glad to know about all of the other wagyu variety and will try to visit Shiga on my next trip to Japan.

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

Right - I want to make a video more on this, the history of wagyu is fascinating!

amazing video nice editing,music,history,grand slam Mister John!!great video

I am irrationally envious right now John! Omi is my absolute fav...we had a bowl of yukke at a yakiniku place in kyoto years ago...it was my first time ever trying raw meat and it blew me away.

This is a beautiful video! Sugoi!! Scenery, cattle, beef are all beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you for sharing this! 💞😍

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I always appreciate the car the farmers have for their cows in Japan. I still have to try wagyu beef - every time I watch you and/or your friends eat it in your videos I get so jealous LOL

That's definitely an outstanding ep! From production value with the amazing drone shots, the complete POV train trip, to all the information shared from history to today's process and finally the brilliant dishes! Seeing the sukiyaki makes me cry, best meal I ever had in Japan. Thanks so much for this terrific ep, John!!!

Wow, I really like this video. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience. Follow

Love your vids man . It makes me want to go to japan even more And it’s seams Like since you made your channel your vids improve

@michaelwhiteh5496

Жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful 🌹

1 MILLION VIEWS!! Let's goooooooooo woohooo...so many milestones this week

Spotted the postcard shot! Loved the music paired with the drone shots!!!! And the cows!! Super cute

Welcome back Danie...I mean John! Love your videos!

Paradise for cattle, they’re blessed to live in an environment like that

@duwalagepasinduchamodyagun7552

3 жыл бұрын

the supreme leader of the democratic people's republic of korea has commented

@capt.obvious4487

3 жыл бұрын

unlike your people.

@HENRIKOIVUROVA

3 жыл бұрын

i think cattle would rather run on a fields than be inside that box for their whole life

@Boomdizzle99

3 жыл бұрын

@@HENRIKOIVUROVA you again?! Im sure they have an outdoor area, john just didnt show it. Stop being so pessimistic

By the way, you got some interesting choices of background music.

Always a top notch content quality, john! Thanks!

My mouth started watering just from you saying "Wagyu Paradise"😋

Smashed like even before watching

I would love to try this Wagu beef one day !!

I need Wagyu NOW!! Great video as always.

Loving the time lapse walk throughs! Awesome idea John! How would you compare this wagyu experience to your tottori experience?? My wife and I went to the restaurant you did a video on there and it was simply amazing and remarkable, curious to how this taste and experience compares! Thanks for the wonderful content!

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

This meat was different - the fats were different. It melt lighter. Other than that, it’s hard to say anything more differently other than the price. Both ranches had different approaches and both had delicious results. Both farmers cared a great deal for the livestock.

I always wanted to try this amazing steak! Wish we had it I. The Chicagoland area!

Wagyu is so mouth watering and delicious. I went to Japan once in Takayama and had some Wagyu Yakiniku there.

been waiting for this video to drop for weeks now lol nice job john.

that train montage was great! :3

*Hey John. I just found out you weren't going to be the host of the previous channel.* And I feel sad that you aren't going to be the host there anymore. But, I subscribed to your new channel (this channel) and I feel happy that you are still gonna make more content. And you are the host for this channel so I'm happy about that too! :) I want you to succeed and I wish you the best of luck on this new channel of yours. I hope you get to a million subscribers asap. You deserve a million subs! :)

@mrs.quills7061

3 жыл бұрын

He’s getting there! It’ll take time, but he’ll get there.

@onlyinjapan

3 жыл бұрын

I was never “the host” - I created every single episode on that channel. Welcome ٩(^‿^)۶ to the new channel! I’m so glad you’re here.

This is how cattle should be raised. I am happy that there are companies that care.

@Runawaywolf

3 жыл бұрын

I mean this was pretty much pretty propagandish, cattle literally don't get to move out of a 2-3 meter pen

Wagyu with the King of Osaka!!!! You can't beat that!! Awesome job John and Kevin!!!

Great video John! watched 2 times already!