The Side of Tokyo They Did not Show You!
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Just west of Tokyo lies an oasis ripe with greenery, delicious food, and unique experiences. Okutama is a popular destination for Tokyoites (and beyond) seeking a peaceful escape from city life.
Today’s journey sees Shizuka exploring the best of Okutama, first stop: a wasabi farm by a pristine river! Shizuka meets the owner of the qasabi farm, David Hulme, a former journalist from Australia who moved to Okutama in 2014 after chasing a story about a wasabi patch he stumbled upon deep in the woods. Okutama was appointed a wasabi-producing region by the shogun, with wasabi grown in the area referred to as ‘Shogun wasabi’ or ‘Okutama wasabi’.
David reveals some interesting information about the farming process then proceeds to grate some fresh wasabi for our host to try! Shizuka tries the fresh wasabi on its own and with some roast beef before moving onto the next stop of this Okutama adventure…
Dorapo Blue is a quaint cafe owned and run by Hashizume Sadayasu. This beloved local business offers a cafe-style menu including items like coffee, homemade cakes, and desserts, along with hearty Japanese meals-all of which are made by Hashizume-san himself. Shizuka takes a seat at the counter and orders some Dorapo Blue specialties: coffee with freshly whipped cream, a keema curry set, and homemade pumpkin cheesecake. With one more stop to go, our host finishes her meal as the journey continues.
Located right by Okutama Station is Tamado, a restaurant serving tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet). She receives a warm welcome from Kawamura Shuhei, the owner, before moving into a tatami dining room to choose her final meal for the day. After perusing the menu, Shizuka settles on a supersized rolled omelet set, fine sake, and rice topped with bonito flakes and pickled plum.
FEATURED FOODS
Fresh Wasabi
Roast Beef w/ Wasabi
Keema Curry
Coffee with Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Rolled Omelet
Sake
Rice with Bonito Flakes
LOCATION
Dorado Blue
1855 Hikawa, Okutama, Nishitama District, Tokyo, Tokyo 198-0212
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Tamadou
207 Hikawa, Okutama, Nishitama District, Tokyo, Tokyo 198-0212
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TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:06 Shizuka Anderson - byFood Host
00:28 Okutama - Tokyo
01:20 David Hulme - Wasabi Farmer
05:51 Fresh Wasabi Stems
07:17 Roast Beef with Wasabi
08:56 Dorapo Blue
09:12 Hashizume Sadayasu
09:51 Keema Curry Set
11:27 Coffee with Whipped Cream
12:00 Pumpkin Cheesecake
13:05 Okutama Station
13:36 Tamado
14:18 Kawamura Shuhei
14:26 Rolled Omelet Set
14:43 Sake
16:16 Rice with Bonito Flakes
16:44 Outro
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Can't mistake that Aussie accent. What a wonderful insight into the work of Australian wasabi farmer on the outskirts of Tokyo.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
He is a great guy!
Shizuka-"Oh no! Don't put bugs in my hand." Love it 🤣.
@nathancanaan102
7 ай бұрын
Funny old man 😅
@misamisamisamisamisamisa
7 ай бұрын
wish it was me, i love nature bugs
@gallivant2023
7 ай бұрын
it was a tiny crab anyways lol
奥多摩って東京ですよね～。それでも秘境みたいな自然が良く伝わっていると思います。 あと、いつもいいお店を見つけますね、その土地に合った外人さんでも気軽にゆけそうなところがいいです。 言葉の問題よりもそもお店が受け入れてくれる雰囲気があるか否かですよね☺
I think what I love most about this video is that it challenges our notion of what Tokyo is - a mix of rural and urban spaces.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Yes! There is more to Tokyo than just the streets of Shibuya and Shinjuku!
I love how you not only show all the amazing food but also the area as well. I love your outfit too!
Okutama appears to be a treasure trove of hidden gems! Doing a nature hike and having some of that roast beef and fresh wasabi sounds like a perfect day ☺️
@ShizukaAnderson
7 ай бұрын
It really is!! This was actually one of my favorite shoot experiences I think! 🙌🏼🥰 So peaceful!
I really love to see the passion all these people have for the area and the food they provide. 💖
That last shop's food plate was so aesthetically pleasing to look at.
Heavenly country , you never bored with japan always something new and surprises , I found serenity calm and peaceful in the country side . I first visit japan in 2017 when I retired and then every year since .
I loved the wasabi farm, and that pumpkin cheesecake looked magnificent.
This was a beautiful location Shizuka. My favorite place was where the older gentleman made everything from scratch. I wish these videos were a lot longer I enjoy them so much. Shizuka you are wonderful.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
We love that one too!
All very cool, but I really liked the curry/coffee/cheesecake guy who moved from the hustle and bustle of the city. He seems like a calming and kind man and his place had a calm presence. We need more people in the world like him.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
He was so nice, kind and fun to talk with!
Most anticipated moment of the week! Thanks for introducing us to Okutama Shizzy!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
I'm so jealous. Travel around beautiful Japan trying delicious foods. What an awesome job to have!
@JapanbyFood
2 ай бұрын
It really is!
Drove there with my Japanese friends a few years back.. You know you're in the wilds when you see "beware of bears" signs.. 😁
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Yep, that makes it very clear :D
Dorapo Blue look soooo good! Love the scenary!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
It was sooo cool!
It ain't Monday, until I watch Shizuka chan 😂
Roast beef & wasabi ? Great idea ! I’ll think about that next time I want a sandwich 😊
@jiggy1992
7 ай бұрын
Wasabi goes really well with fatty tuna and marbled wagyu beef. A bowl of rice with shaved bonito flakes and wasabi topped with a light drizzle of soy sauce is also great.
Can't wait to hopefully visit some of these places
Don't forget the Pacific Tokyo islands including World Heritage Ogasawara Islands that are as far away as Okinawa as well as quirky islands like Aogashima.
A fellow Aussie living close to (beautiful) nature in Japan and yet less than one hour (by personal drone or maybe fast bike...) from Shinjuku, awesome (lucky %$#^...) Those views from Dorapo Blue are just bonkers. And it's all still Tokyo! 😶 Thanks team, refreshing vlog
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks JbF and host Ms. Shizuka once again...there is a nostalgic feeling of these locations especially the Tamado restaurant always nice to see these hidden gems.
Shizuka-san is always so fun to watch 🥰 She's so adorable ❤ Loved watching this video and it's so informative for us 😮✨Got to know alot from it 😊 Thank you so much for the wonderful video 🙏🏻 God bless everyone!!!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for watching!
Looks amazinggg
Another great vid!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!
I would love to farm wasabi!
This looks like such a tranquil area to just get out from the big city for a while. What a cool and inspiring tour from David's wasabi to the food by Hashizume. Would love to visit when I get the opportunity.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Please visit!
I was so mesmerized by the beauty of it all I forgot it was Tokyo until it was mentioned again, would love to get a taste of the serene views and that amazing food
Quite the surprise to see that kind of natural beauty in Tokyo! The last stop on your journey seemed to be the most intriguing. Wow! Egg omelet served with sake, and don’t think anyone could beat that pumpkin cheesecake and coffee.😋
Thank you this was great, definitely on my must do list, coming to Tokyo soon ❤
@JapanbyFood
5 ай бұрын
Please do visit!
Awesome!!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
You are!
I Always Love your show and how you show Japan! I wish when I visit you could be My Guide!😂
Great beautiful place and it shine ✨ everywhere Shizuka is at, and both places the food looks so delicious😋.
Your passion for food and your reactions Shizuka are so enjoyable to watch! The country side of Tokyo can easily be home; away from the hustle and bustle of city living….
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
We love the countryside Tokyo!
Never had real Wasabi, would love to try it😮
@doel89
7 ай бұрын
Wasabi leaves are actually very nice...
You did it!. 🙌
Try it again, try it again, try it again. Brilliant!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Cool guy!
All super yummy !
I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
I hope you can have a lot of fuuuun! And good luck!
It is really comforting that it doesn't' matter which part of the world you are in, you will see an Ikea plastic plate/cup set! Even in Tokyo!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
:D
Shizuka Anderson “❤”I love it ,🧏🏻♂️
Love places like this when I visit Japan but most don't have an English menu which makes it hard to enjoy their food. If the places you visit have English menus, it would be nice to see them in the video.
You Bring a smile to my whole being. Domo’ ✨🤗✨
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Another great video, mahalo
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
Omg what a great day out! Would love to try that cheesecake at Dorapo Blue, the owner and his cafe have such a pleasant atmosphere. You truly are an amazing presenter Shizuka, very natural in front of the camera, many professional presenters could learn allot from you.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
The cheesecake was simply amazing!!!
Try it again… great video Shizuka
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
It kept on going!:D
What a beautiful area! You would never suspect you were close to Tokyo!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Right?! It is an absolute gem!
@billshepherd4331
7 ай бұрын
It truly is!@@JapanbyFood
The curry looks great!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
It was delish!
Shizuka, you forgot to say “our next hidden gem in Okutama Cave. Come on let’s go check it out!” It’s not food though. ❤ the videos. We live here in Tokyo and get a lot of foody inspiration from your channel. Keep it up!👍 Recommend doing something in Tachikawa
Her "wow" reminds me of owen wilson
MashaAllah, beautiful
These are hidden gem places. Would love to visit on my trip in two weeks, and get away from the city. Just worried about communication for us who aren't fluent. Enjoyed the video.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Body language and google translate usually work surprisingly well!
Another fun and informative Shizuka vlog The question is how much Timmies dis you bring home from BC ?
What a hidden gem. Kinda like upstate NY
Going cycling from lake Okutama to Ome in december. Hope no snow at that time. 🙏🙏
Shizuka flexing her muscles for the job!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
She did great!
Shizukaaaaaaa
As a tourist, I would go to the popular places. But as a local, these places would be great to escape the hustle. 😊
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Both places are totally worth exploring!
That is the most natural like wasabi farm I have seen.
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
It was super authentic!
The Aussie guy with fresh wasabi 💚 And that pumpkin cheese cake looked so DAM a good!!!!! 👅👍🏻
I’m going there for the pumpkin cheesecake! 🤤
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
I’m all about that tamago and sake! 😋
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Same!
I am planning a trip to Japan next year Shizuka would be great if you can show me the best places to eat while I am there.
david is totally ready for a shinobi mission with that sick kama
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
And the way he swatted away that fly?!
❤S H I Z U K A❤
How is the weather in Japan currently? is it still giving summery vibes?
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Mornings and evenings are much cooler but it is still quite hot during the day, at least in Tokyo area.
I love you ❤
Oooh Noooooo.... You didn't mention "Itadakimasu" before taking the food.... 😢😢😢
Wow i didn't know that wasabi growns on the riverside not in the actual farm
Horseradish and roast beef is a classic combo in UK
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Is it? We had no idea!
@neiluk1470
7 ай бұрын
@@JapanbyFood are you taking the mick 😅
💕
Shizuoka Anderson
Nah I've seen this the first time lol tis time I'm just going full city life
That looked like a crab, not a bug haha
Wonder what the Wasabi farmer David do during Winter ?
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Gotta ask :O
Mate found a home in Japan..
凄いな！外国の人ってもう奥多摩まで探し出したのね？
Shizuka, it was short-sleeved, but wasn't it cold?
@ShizukaAnderson
7 ай бұрын
We filmed this about a month ago so it was actually a very hot day! Takes a bit of time to edit 😅
@yoshinot6131
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply
i think you guy know each other , i seen him .
@InnovativeVideos956
7 ай бұрын
someone stareing at me the whole time, maaybe have a sink. and pretend to do dishes.
What a beautiful place and the cafe!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
Natural wasabi is way better than the one in a toothpaste tube that are sold at the supermarket.
Is Dorado Blue suitable for English only speakers? I wish you'd clarify this in your video as there's no point in me visiting if I struggle to order!
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
You will need a Google translate:)
Shizuka, say it like this: wok a moli. That's how it is supposed to sound. Carry on.
ok, I can't say I dislike Tokyo anymore lol
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Yay! We are glad!
sake
Who is THEY? I prefer not showing pristine or secret spots as they would certainly become Unsecret, crowded and not so pristine.😊
@JapanbyFood
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for coming!
Wasabi not for me😊😊