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@desultorilypanacea

Жыл бұрын

Video is on time and very entertaining.

@mienyasina1643

Жыл бұрын

Please review many Halal restaurants in Japan rom Sushi, Ramen and Tempura. Thank you so much, salaam from Indonesia🙏🌹

@gzusrocks6482

Жыл бұрын

@Paolo fromTOKYO LOL..Never seen Paolo smile so much !!

@greekre

Жыл бұрын

the japanese eating horse meat is like the chinese eating dog. unnecessary. you’ve lost me mate

@SUPERGENKI

Жыл бұрын

Such a great episode Paolo, you best work (and research) so far I'd say, cheers brother. ^^

Secret locations are often times the best places to visit if you're seemingly running out of options on which place to go next. Thanks for this video. It's certainly gonna help out a lot of people.

@autismandy3050

Жыл бұрын

white people problems.

@iamgermane

Жыл бұрын

Politicians use these to take their mistresses out for a good time and then go back to the hotel room ;)

@SUPERGENKI

Жыл бұрын

This is probably the best and the most episode IMO.... and now, If you"ll excuse me, I have some places I need to check out. ^^

@LeChaunpre

Жыл бұрын

Amoogus

@StarmenRock

Жыл бұрын

@@iamgermane everyone uses these lol people cheat a lot, dude. morality is dead

Paolo looking happier and happier with each -drink- place he visited 😁😁

@jpotato8918

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m Not the only one who noticed that .

@sqcos2805

Жыл бұрын

👀

@tahasinameen3422

Жыл бұрын

😋😂

@donniecatalano

9 ай бұрын

me too actually, drink along with Paolo this time 🤣

Watching Paolo’s videos make me suffer. I was stationed in Japan for 2 years, chose to rent an apartment in the Shibuya prefecture because as a kid growing up, I became obsessed with Japanese Anime, that later evolved into me learning as much as I could about the Japanese culture and their way of life, and when I got the orders for a deployment to Japan, my dream became a reality. I made so many life long friends who to this day I still talk with thru the Line app. Those 2 years were the best 2 years of my life. I did not want to leave. Seeing the same places I’d go hang out with friends, walk, admire, fell in love with, it hurts to the core. I’m finishing my degree in mechanical engineering, and my goal is to be sponsored by a company in Japan so I can get my permanent residency.

@user-uv6rb2yu6x

Жыл бұрын

早く日本に来て〜！

@Jullie0042

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with everything!! Cheers!!

@iaoshua

Жыл бұрын

make sure to learn japanese. youll need n2 at most places to qualify

@stine69

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same when I was stationed (in the early 90’s) Kobe, Japan and Dunoon, Scotland (in the late 80’s). Spent two years in each place but made great life long friends from this life into the next. When I get some other things settled here (my father passed last November and there’s still something’s to straighten out) I would love to go back and spend time, in each country, with very old friends (I consider family), again.

@idminister

Жыл бұрын

'minor' in computer programming, far more opportunities, even with say SquareEnix. the Localization and translation lead for their CBD3 was born and raised in america.

The amount of work and the care that you put in every one of your videos is truly inspiring. I could watch those forever. Truly remarkable.

@apathyguy8338

Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I'm totally curious as to how he actually talks these people into doing the videos. It seems like everybody from the kid at the front door to the CEO opens up the door for him. It's amazing.

@PatrickBaeken

Жыл бұрын

@@apathyguy8338 I suspect japanese culture has a lot to do with it. Also, who does not like free publicity. There is also the fact that he presents every places he visits in a very positive way, well deserved btw.

I wish Paolo made a video of how he makes videos. Like how he sets up his cameras for shots or how he introduces people at the start of their day In the day of a life series.

@mrreonkadena

Жыл бұрын

It's a trade "secret."

@lightwire123

Жыл бұрын

Day in the Life of Paolo lol

@daisylopezartist

Жыл бұрын

@@lightwire123 Yess!!

@ninjapistol14

Жыл бұрын

Paolo's cameraman is so good, it took me a year to realize there was a cameraman.

@Hug0Z31

Жыл бұрын

@@ninjapistol14 Paolo's camerawoman is Maiko, his wife

have watched Paolo forever but never commented. he is a pro who puts tons of work into these videos. love all things Asian and he represents Japan so well.. So impressed these non - touist out of the way locations.

Whelp. Looks like they're no longer "secret" spots anymore Paolo 😂 But I'm sure your audience is grateful and excited you shared them. They can finally visit some of these places now that the borders are open again.

@freedomneverexisted5093

Жыл бұрын

This will be investigated since its not secret anymore.

@Cbas619

Жыл бұрын

gatekeeper

@Maximus20778

Жыл бұрын

@@Cbas619 ???

@systemspecchecker

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, they aren't very secret. Lots of resturants/bars have little niche games like this. What he's doing is keeping them alive with true and authentic advertisements.

@Arouxayis

Жыл бұрын

idk about that. i feel like paolo's audience is mainly to people outside japan.. like potential tourists and even then most people wouldn't feel comfortable going to these places without either knowing the language or having a translator. otherwise you might as well go to places not as niche where you know that they'll have someone on board that can speak english.

I have to say Paolo, every time I watch your videos either on this channel or the other one, I smile. You're always smiling and you showcase so many cool things, you make everything seem exciting! You put so much work into what you do, it truly shows, and I just hope you know how much it's appreciated. Thank you!!

Wow, this is awesome Paolo, I like the idea of these unique hidden themed bars, it's literally like a hide out from a video game, that is really cool. I can totally picture anime and game characters hanging out in those hidden clubs. That's really inspiring, could make a fun storyline out of these ideas. Plus, the drinks and food look great too :) Wish we had this sort of stuff here. As for a favorite cocktail, I'd pick the expresso. Thanks for another great video dude! Oh, As for which one I'd visit, I'd go to the Jazz club :)

@valeleng

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to go visit the Jazz club too nothing beats hearing a smooth piano and sax while drinking🎷🎶🎹 It gives nostalgic vibes✨

@adamfrost3139

Жыл бұрын

Thats what this reminds of, kind of like in Zelda when you find one if those secret shops 🙂 This is pretty cool concept, usually "hidden" places like that in the states are for mob guys and shady dealings lol

So awesome...thanks for making new places not as overwhelming...can't wait to check some of these & even more hidden spots out..please share more!

@PaolofromTOKYO

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Lately, all these store introduction videos posted by Japanese people are for advertising purposes, so even though I am Japanese, your videos for foreigners are the most helpful for me. I'm going to use it when I go out with my girlfriends.

@alanr585

Жыл бұрын

These all looked like places I wouldn't want to go and with no other customers there I guess many people think the same.

@jayfizzz

Жыл бұрын

I’d say these places empty because it’s early in the day when everyone’s at work, hence why they’re allowing him to film during the off hours lol

Janai Coffee was great. Nice guys working there. The staff was so friendly and liked us so much, they did a bitter coffee shot with us! Met Larry from San Francisco! We are Northern Californian ourselves. Thanks for the tip!!! Cheers!

Definitely taking notes for shops from this video and the past videos for the possible future trip to Japan! Thanks for all the great videos, have a great weekend! :D

@PaolofromTOKYO

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

This is a really great video. I love places like this, and I love how the Japanese put their own twist on things. Now I really can't wait to go back. Great country, great people. Bookmarking this video and taking notes.

Such a nice touch with that continuity edit outside each location. Where he's crouched in the street, talking to the camera. And when cuts to the wide shot, he stands up and turns around - even though the camera isn't down there any more. 👌

Every other country feels quite boring, once you've been to Japan 🤩🤩🤩 Love from Germany 🇩🇪🙏🏻

This was very interesting! I love the nostalgic atmosphere that they all have. I had no idea these kind of places existed. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are always so informative.😊

This reminds me of a similar spot in Milwaukee Wisconsin, It's a Spy themed restaurant with a similar bookshelf entrance. You need to find the book trigger and if you can't you have to do the chicken dance to get inside. What you don't know at the time is that the front door feed is broadcasted to half of the tv's in the restaurant lol.

@david21216

Жыл бұрын

Yo!!! Exactly like Igu & Piece crazy

I'm both a vegetarian and a 25-year recovering alcoholic and I have no idea why I watch these videos. But I do. I guess that says a lot about Paulo.

WOW Paolo. impressive selection of places. Definitively putting them on my list of must places to visit when visiting Japan. Yeah lets go for more videos like this one.

Aside from the amazing Japan videos he makes, Paolo’s smile and genuine excitement always makes me happy when watching these videos!

Looks like you’re having lots of fun for this one! I love to travel with you vicariously, thanks so much for the videos can’t wait for the next one

Absolutely amazing! I enjoy all the videos you make! This video really hit a nerve with me as I am a huge foodie. These places are the icing on my cake of reasons to visit Japan and not just the airport!

Omg yes more please!! Haha this is amazing. I moved to Tokyo 6 months ago and I’m still trying to find cool places to visit. This was such a fun video and I can’t wait to try them all.

Yeah! Please make more videos like this! This is what makes living in Tokyo the best, cause through videos like this, I still keep discovering amazing places after years in Tokyo! Thank you so much :D

Secret locations are so freaking cool really hope to see more or even have it become a series like my personal favorite behind the counter.

This video and all these places where just AMAZING! I'll definitely visit them when I go to japan, already noted down in my " Must-Go Places in Japan ". Thank you so much for this top tier japan content that you bring to us! I hope we get more of this!

OMG. Impressed by the Creativity and Innovation of Japanese People. Liked the concept of Janai Coffee but the Mini Cooper at Igu & Peace was great and awesome.

Awesome places! Looks fun! Me and my wife will be spending our 10 year anniversary in Japan this November. We are so excited! Can’t wait to check some of these places out.

Absolutely loved this episode!

Paolo I just want to say thank you for all your hard work! Im coming to Japan in two months to work as English teacher in Yokohama and your videos helped me so much, I want to know as much about the country from native perspective as I can and you have been absolutely amazing, all your videos seems so genuine and designed to let us all learn more :) I have always been interested in Japanese culture so I read about it a lot but your videos just make it all so much more pleasant and accessible as well as I am feeling a bit more welcomed. I am not a native speaker as Im from Poland so I was worried it would be a hardship for me however I saw that Japan can be welcoming and open mined thanks to you! so I all I want to say is Thank you! :)

@gweisa899

Жыл бұрын

I recommend watching Reutter Family Channel called Life in Japan. They talk about being American raising a their family in Japan

@gweisa899

Жыл бұрын

Also，Where I From channel does documentary style and life in living in Japan.

So nice to finally see your interactions in Japanese Paolo! Please continue to keep these in for all the videos when you don’t voice over 🙂

This was one of your best episodes! Actually excited to check some of these out when we're in Tokyo next. Please do another!!

The flare of these places is really something else! When I go to japan one day I'll so visit those coffee shops/bars!

@brianflynn5355

Жыл бұрын

flair

Dang. The entrance to these bars are amazing!

Loved this one!

Loved this 👌

Great video! I'm Japanese but didn't know about these places. Thank you for making this video :)

It's great to see these types of videos again. I'd love to see an updated Top 10 places to eat in X area. I'm guessing after the pandemic, lots of places may have closed?

@Jordan-inJapan

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s been really sad. For example, Osaka (closer to my area) had the higher number of restaurants per capita IN THE WORLD - before the pandemic at least. But so many have closed. Things and getting better now, but can will it ever fully recover? Time will tell…

Paolo! Domo ne! Loved this video on the hidden gems; these places are so much fun. I'm also glad that you let people know to make reservations at the ones that fill up quickly as they DO fill up. Looking forward to trying them all!

great video !

Great work Paolo (and Maiko of course)! What's surprising is that the the prices are so reasonable, nothing is crazy expensive.

@desygazali2692

Жыл бұрын

Do we need to order their food or just drinks?

The bartender at janai coffee is so elegant with his bartending lol

Love this Paolo, please make more of them as I'm sure there are thousands of little bars we don't know about!

These are actually really cool and off the beaten tourist path. More stuff like this Paolo!!

Congrats on your success dude.

@PaolofromTOKYO

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

The alcohol you call Absynth in one location, its just called Chartreuse and its made in my hometown in France, its a very unique plant based alcohol, so cool to see it in a bar in Japan !

@Icebergslim333

9 ай бұрын

They needed to put a little bit more in that glass though 😂 That drink was looking real light.

super nice video!

Awesome Paolo 👊🏻

Japanese people are very creative

Then they were no longer secret......Excellent and informative video as always Paolo!

Love this video

Awesome video, as always!!

Now that Japan is opening its borders without the major requirements, and considering a lot of businesses have closed down and new ones started, would love to see new videos on top places to visit or top restaurants, street food, etc..

This series is pretty cool. I remember going to a bar in Tokyo where it's prob on the fourth or fifth floor. Four of us crammed into a small elevator prob 2AM, and then went into a bar that seemed to be in an industrial office building (like a few shown here) that that was essentially a bar top and maybe six seats, with a single bartender. The bartender offered crispy snacks, and toy games. It was so cramped, you had to walk in single file to the seats... and if someone at the end wanted to leave, everyone had to get up so the person could leave. It was like drinking in a long closet. Pricing was reasonable for a big city. I still think, how could anyone make a profit having such a small bar. Another interesting place was a bar that had girls which worked there, and encouraged you to drink. That place was a lot more expensive, but also quite interesting. It was a regular modern looking bar, in the day-time, and you could just hang out, and talk to the girls while drinking overpriced drinks.

I loved this video! Their ceativity is just beyond imagination :D Well done Paolo, and also respect the way you voice your personal choices and ideas, like the one about the cigarette smoke, kuddos to you!

These are awesome!

I love this kind of videos, it'll help us in planning our itinerary especially with the ever changing city like Tokyo. Could you please make a family restaurant ones later, or any restaurants where you can bring small kiddies. Thanking you in advanced

@StarboardBow

Жыл бұрын

Great video. Working on my channel check it out please.

That frozen sake looked AMAZING omg Edit: And the Wagyu Yama had my mouth watering

@Jordan-inJapan

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. But fyi, if you ever come to Japan, Matsusaka is the best place for wagyu. Just saying… (and we have some pretty decent sake too…) 🍻

@GIChiyo

Жыл бұрын

@@Jordan-inJapan Now with Japan opening it's borders again I am for sure planning to go back next year, I will kepp that in mind, thanks!

@adamfrost3139

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I don't drink anymore but "saki bombers" were a thing for me when id eat at certain restaurants that served it. Seeing it nice and cold like that looked really delicious and refreshing

The absinthe in the jazzy bar! I hope I can visit one day! Thanks, Paolo! 😊❤️

love your channel. Thanks for the videos.

Who evers reading this have a good weekend and have a good day you deserve a wonderful day everyday, your precious and important jus like everyone you matter so much and you make the people around you proud if not then you make me proud, you push everyday to get to where you are and to that i am proud of you so proud have a blessed day!!!! Keep being amazing and awesome everyday by being you🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

I know that maybe it’s too much to ask but (as a medical doctor myself)… I need a day in a life of a Japanese doctor please!!!!!!

Paolo, I recently just came across both of your channels. I truly enjoy watching them. Such a wholesome, family friendly content. Thank you again.

Paola, you really keep us excited with such amazing vids…. This was a super super surprise. Keep up the great job.

The Most Impressive thing about this is they have really cool way of entering to the Bar and also I really love every design of every door

My mum and I adored this video, each one of these secret locations are all so deeply facsinating. Especially that last place, oh I wanna visit there if I ever get the chance to visit Japan. Also Paolo! I was wondering if its possible to fix your playlist for the Day in the life to be set in date of release category?

loved this one

Really loved this video 😍😍

Cool content! I love little places like those. One interesting thing I’ve noticed though, the owners of those “secret” places (especially the bars) tend to be… well, secretive. On several occasions, I’ve tried video blogging cool little local places I’ve discovered, but in each instance was asked by the owner not to upload anything to the internet or social media. Kind of weird, right? I mean, you’d think they’d be happy for the publicity. I asked a Japanese friend of mine who is also a bar owner, and he suggested that it could be due to the presence of various criminal organizations in that industry… that small bar owners, especially, would rather not have extra attention that might link them personally with a particular establishment. Or something like that. I suppose it also could be a local culture thing... there’s an old Buddhist proverb that’s popular in my area which suggests that fortune comes to those businesses who focus on maintaining their quality instead of self-promotion. I guess that wouldn’t fly in Tokyo. 😅 Anyway, the craft beer bars certainly DON’T mind the extra attention. And I DO video blog those places. 😆

@mrreonkadena

Жыл бұрын

How is it weird? You did say it's a "secret" place.

@Jordan-inJapan

Жыл бұрын

@@mrreonkadena well, I’d always assumed those owners wanted their establishment to FEEL secret, but not actually BE secret… 😂

@DoctorEbot

Жыл бұрын

Craft beer bars don’t mind the attention. Maybe because the owners are younger?

@Jordan-inJapan

Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorEbot Probably. But also because the mainstream awareness of craft/local beer is still low in Japan (outside of major cities) and its growth is being held back by that. So brewers and bar owners really want/need the exposure.

@lynnkesh254

Жыл бұрын

So what's the point of being secretive if they are allowing cameras in?

What are the current travel restrictions for foreigners?

@dutchmangoesjapan

Жыл бұрын

11 oktober they all are lifted, just get vaccinated or pcr before leaving

Love it, this was awesome, thanks for the great content

What a great concept!!

8:26 By the way, Shimokitazawa has many more hideouts than just this one! The whole town has a unique and interesting atmosphere, with a large number of live music clubs that make it a mecca for young bands from eastern Japan, and a concentration of inexpensive and stylish vintage clothing stores. If you have some extra time when you come to Japan, I recommend you take a look around!

sorry I could not handle the horse meat we do not eat that here in the states.Thank you for all the interesting videos & places you bring us plus the time you put into them ,have a good day !

@ThePawn02

Жыл бұрын

There are places in the US that you can buy horse meat.

@EM-yp1cf

Жыл бұрын

My dad used to tell ud how my grandpa (opa) from Germany visited us in the US and asked the butcher for horse meat. Pigs are intelligent/ endearing and so are cows but we still eat them.

@Judy122550

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePawn02 Even though Mexico and Canada continue to sell horse meat, the United States does not. In 2005, animal rights activists started making a lot of noise regarding the humanity of selling horse meat, and the last slaughter houses shut down in 2007. I did some research & this is what I came up with ,but thanks for the hostory ,because I never knew we did before that

@Judy122550

Жыл бұрын

@@EM-yp1cf I don't go by the intelligence of an animal, I like chicken & fish I have nothing to do with any pork even though we had them on the farm I will never eat lamb ,even though they tried to tell me when I was in Israel it was beef at the restaurant. We are all different that what makes it so interesting & so neat to learn from others ,thanks for sharing, I bet your Opa had a lot of stories ,have a lovely day !

Loved this video Paolo, keep up the great work!👏👏👏

So cool. Great idea for a video!

I am exited about another video like this ! 👍

I would love to hear more places in Tokyo! I recommended this video to my friends going on thier honey moon to Japan in May and they made a reservation to one of these spots!

Awesome video, love all the hidden places to go, I wanna go too!

Great video! 😃Loved the secret hidden bars. Will definitely keep these in mind for when I travel to Japan! 😁

Amazing :D yes, definitely more vids like this!!!

Very entertaining video!

i LOVE this!

Must be great to take part in a guided walk through some spots of tokio with paolo 👍

Paolo, watching forever never commented. I LOVED this video, you surpassed yourself! More of Tokyo/Japanese ephemera please, it's great!

Wow! That is fabulous!

This is amazing! Please continue the series Paolo

One of your best videos. Really cool!

Thanks Paolo, I loved this episode! Would like to see more!

Hi Paolo, just amazing!! Been watching you for some time and love what ya do. Been to Tokyo once but feel we’d have a better time now having watched your channel. Keep up the good work. 😀

I follow a lot of japan based KZreadrs, and you by far are the best at describing food and making me want to try literally all of it! Thanks for sharing!

This is awesome

Very cool!

Great Video 😀

That looks so fun!

This is by far the most interesting video you have uploaded as per my opinion. I was in Tokyo and Chiba for couple of years and this video reminded me how awesome Japan was!! Great going Pablo

Wow, Paolo, what a fantastic video.💕

Awesome Paola!!! This video is so amazing! I am definitely going to try these places out when we visit from Hong Kong next!