A Single Plate of Sushi at Sushi Saji This video shows a single plate of sushi being made at Sushi Saji. The sight of the chef making one piece of sushi after another with his brilliant knife skills is a sight to behold. Definitely check it out in the video! ◆Sushi Saji Store Information◆ 【Address】3-10-18 Jiyugaoka, Meguro, Tokyo 【Access】470 meters from Jiyugaoka Station 【Avg. Cost】¥1,300+ 【Hours】[Monday・Tuesday・Thursday・Friday] 11:30-14:00 / 17:00-23:00 [Saturdays・Sundays・Holidays] 11:30-14:00 / 17:00-22:30 【Closures】Wednesday, the third Tuesday of every month 【Phone】03-3724-2424 【Official Homepage】Sushi Saji (Japanese) https://www.sushi-saji.jp/ 【TripAdvisor】Sushi Saji https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14134860-d1679233-Reviews-Sushidokorosaji-Jiyugaoka_Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

The Traditional Candy Sculpting Art of "Amezaiku Yoshihara" "Fujimaki Select Ginza Store" created this short documentary video in which an artisan of a Tokyo-based shop specializing in Amezaiku, "Amezaiku Yoshihara", demonstrates the traditional candy sculpting. The method for making Amezaiku is laid out in the short video. It's not subbed, but don't worry. The description given in this article will help you understand it, and we'll also explain its history as a popular street performance in Japan during the Edo period(1603-1868 A.D.). An artisan shop in Tokyo specializing in Amezaiku, "Amezaiku Yoshihara" draws even international attention. Not only the demonstrate sales, Yoshihara offers some enjoyable workshops designed to make us get familiar to the traditional art of candy sculpting. Amezaiku - From the Edo Period to the Present Photo：Amezaiku Amezaiku is mentioned in the old texts written during the Edo period. In the old days, Amezaiku artists were selling it on the streets or at festivals. This vestige is still seen today, demonstrated in the sale of Amezaiku at festivals or cultural events, which is commonplace in Japan. Mystical animals or flowers shaped by the artists' hands are particularly entertaining, especially among children. Yoshihara is committed not only to passing on the traditional art, but also to the tastes and qualities of the treats. How to Shape Candy Into a Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat) Source :YouTube screenshot Amezaiku involves many steps but the whole process is done by hand. 1. The candy base is boiled until it becomes soft, then kneaded and pulled so as to have the proper appearance. (0:05-) 2. The candy ball is then formed into a ball and mounted on a stick (0:56-) Source :YouTube screenshot 3. Using their hands or other tools, the candy ball is then shaped into a cat. This sculpting step should be completed within 3 minutes before the candy cools and hardens again. (1:12-) 4. Heat is then applied using a burner to attach the tiny decorative heart to the cat. (2:06) Source :YouTube screenshot 5. The cat's face is painted with edible coloring. (2:43-) 6. The candy sculpted cat is completed. (3:53-) Information About Amezaiku Yoshihara "Amezaiku Yoshihara" opened in 2008 as the first shop in Japan dedicated to Amezaiku. The popular products such as rabbits, pandas, owls or shiba dogs are also available on their online shop. The price range of these miniature edible craftworks is from 700-1000 yen. How about getting some as a souvenir? they've got more than just ready-made candies as well. You can also pick from their catalogue and the candy maker will make it for you. It is also possible to hire them to demonstrate sales at festivals or events. Yoshihara offers candy sculpting workshops at the Yanaka branch. Participants are instructed to create 3 different Amezaiku crafts in an hour-long workshop. Summary of the Amezaiku Demonstration Video Source :YouTube screenshot In the video, an Amezaiku artist sculpts a Beckoning Cat with expert speed while giving a sales talk. Such conversations are also a part of the entertainment. Watch the video to learn the Japanese candy sculpting process ! ◆Amezaiku Yoshihara Sendagi Main Store◆ 【Address】 Tomoe Biru 1F, Sendagi 1-23-5 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (zip 113-0022) 【Access】3 minutes from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sendagi Station 【Hours】Mon, Wed -Fri 13:00 - 18:00 (the demonstrate sales till 17:00), Sat-Sun & Holidays 10:00 - 18:00 (the demonstrate sales till 17:00) 【Closures】Tuesdays (except statutory holidays that fall on Tuesday) 【Parking】 No dedicated parking lot (There are some paid parkings in the block) 【Telephone No】(+81) 03-6323-3319 【Official Website】Amezaiku Yoshihara https://ame-yoshihara.com/english/

This video, titled "Turning Live Eel Into Kabayaki! The Impressive Skills of a 100 Year Old Establishment" (活きたうなぎが蒲焼きになるまで。創業100年の早業がお見事), was released by "Ante." This video introduces the chefs of Kawatoyo, a 100 year old restaurant in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. First, the slippery, live eel is beaten on a large ginkgo tree cutting board and opened in a flash. It is then grilled unseasoned and dipped in a secret sauce infused with eel extract and grilled slowly. You can almost smell the aroma from the screen. The grilled eel kabayaki is soft and fluffy and can be easily cut with chopsticks. Check out the delicious kabayaki at the end of the video!

This Long-Established Candy Store Has Been Located in "Candy Alley" in Kawagoe, Saitama, for 100 Years. How to Make the "Kumiame Sakura Stick" by Tamariki Seika This video shows the making of candy at "Tamariki Seika" in Kawagoe, Saitama. Tamariki Seika has been making handmade candies for over 100 years. The shop is located in "Candy Alley" (Kashiya Yokocho) a popular tourist spot in Saitama Prefecture, and offers a wide variety of kumiame candy. Kumiame is a type of rolled candy that when cut shows a picture or face, such as Kintaro Ame. In the video, they make "Flower Kumiame Sakura." The candy which was as big as a log, was stretched and stretched, and at the end, a cherry blossom pattern can be seen in the cut section. Be sure to check out the video to see the 100 year old techniques in action! ◆Tamariki Seika Store Information◆ 【Address】350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 2 Chome−７−7 【Access】A 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station 【Avg. Price】¥200+ 【Hours】10:00-17:00 【Closures】Mondays 【Phone】049-222-1386 【Tabelog】Tamariki Seika https://tabelog.com/en/saitama/A1103/A110303/11005857/

This video, titled "[An Extremely Popular Restaurant in Hachioji] Tantan, the Pinnacle of Hachioji Ramen" (【八王子の超人気店】タンタン 八王子ラーメンの最高峰タンタン), was released by "Ramen Daisuki KOBAcchi" (ラーメン大好きKOBAっち). This video introduces one of the most popular ramen shops in Hachioji, "Tantan." Tantan is the No. 1 most popular ramen in Hachioji, known as the "ramen topped with finely chopped onions," for which Hachioji is famous. A special feature of Hachioji's Tantan ramen is its chashu pork, which is easy to eat and soaks up the broth, giving it even more flavor. In this video, you can see a sample of one of Tantan's most popular ramen dishes, the extra-large chashu pork noodles!

This video, titled "The Man Who Has Been Slurping Down Nakamoto Noodles for Years Tries Them Again. Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Yokohama Branch [Food Porn] Susuru TV. Episode 1422" (中本を一年すすり続けた男が、あらためて蒙古タンメンをすする 蒙古タンメン中本横浜店【飯テロ】 SUSURU TV.第1422回), was released by "SUSURU TV." This video introduces Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto's Yokohama Shop, which is very famous for its super spicy ramen in Yokohama. Mouko Tanmen is a very popular ramen that is characterized by it's spicy soup that you can't finish without a sip of water. The toppings are also very characteristic, and it is not often that you see egg, wakame seaweed, and mapo tofu on top of ramen. In this video, you can see a review of the ramen, so if you are interested, be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "[Exquisite] A Famous Michelin Eel Restaurant! One of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants [Unagi Tomoei] Food Porn" (【極上】ミシュランの鰻の超有名店！食べログ百名店【うなぎ亭 友栄】飯テロ), was released by "Roid Gohan" (ロイドごはん). This video shows delicious eel dishes at Unagi Tomoei in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. After an introduction of the menu from the exterior of the restaurant, you'll enjoy delicious eel, freshly cut liver (with sauce and wasabi), and the high-class unaju. The video shows that the eels are thick and fluffy with just the right amount of fat. Be sure to try sprinkling some fresh wasabi on the eel as well. Check out the video to see some delicious eel dishes!

Kawachiya - A Long Established Eel and Fish Restaurant in Tokyo's Shibamata Taishakuten This video shows the eel dishes at Kawachiya in Katsushika, Tokyo. Kawachiya is a long-established eel and fish restaurant that has been in business for over 250 years in Shibamata Taishakuten, a downtown area of Tokyo famous for the movie series "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo" (It's Tough Being a Man). The menu includes eel dishes such as unaju, hitsumabushi, kabayaki, the rare unagi-arai, etc., as well as carp dishes, tempura, bentos, course meals, and more. When you visit Katsushika, Tokyo, be sure to try the flavors that have been handed down since the Edo period. ◆Kawachiya Store Information◆ 【Address】7-6-16 Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo 【Access】A 3-minute walk from Shibamata Station off the Keisei Line / 5 minutes by car or bus from Kanamachi Station off the JR Joban Line / 15 minutes by car from Koiwa Station off the JR Sobu Line 【Avg. Cost】¥3200+ 【Hours】11:00-19:00 【Closures】None 【Parking】Yes, 21 cars 【Phone】03-3657-4151 【Official Website】Kawachiya https://www.kawachiya.biz/ 【Tabelog】Kawachiya https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1324/A132403/13018080/

This video, titled " A Jiro-style restaurant with a long line of customers! Visiting a ramen shop I've been wanting to try for a long time (Sannen Shokutaro)" ( 【大食い】行列の絶えない二郎系！ずっと行ってみたかった念願のラーメン屋さんに行ってきた【三年食太郎】), was released by "Sannen Shokutaro" (三年食太郎). In this video, they introduce Ramen Fujimaru, famous for its Jiro-style ramen. Ramen Fujimaru is one of the most famous Jiro-style ramen shops, and it's said that if you want Jiro style ramen, this isthe place to go. The light broth is packed full of flavor, and you can eat an unbelievable amount of Jiro-style ramen. If you want to eat Jiro-style ramen, you've got to check this place out! The video shows you what people are actually eating at Ramen Fujimaru, so if you're interested, take a look!

This video, titled "Haijima's "HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY" Is a Famous Ramen Shop Where You Can Enjoy It to the Very End! Ramen King Takeshi Yamamoto, Great Ramen King" (拝島「ハイデン.コッコFACTORY らーめん 凛々」ラーメンなのに、最後にはアレが楽しめちゃう魅惑の名店！ラーメン王・山本剛志さん、ラーメン大王・小), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY. The soup is made from a lavish broth with a seafood taste, made from Hinai-Jidori chicken from Akita Prefecture, soy sauce, and chicken fat. It's worth mentioning that there's a "soup-wari" event, where you can enjoy 10 different types of soup that change daily. In this video, you can see a detailed explanation of HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

This video, titled "Higashi-Koganei [Kujira Shokudo Nonowa Higashi Koganei] Recommended for a Drink and Some Ramen! Abura Soba With Lots of Toppings to Choose From [Ramen Walker TV Episode #222]" (東小金井『くじら食堂 nonowa東小金井店』ラ飲みにもオススメ！ツマミにもなる具だくさん油そば【ラーメンWalkerTV #222】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces Kujira Shokudo nonowa's Higashi Koganei branch, which is very famous among those looking for a snack after some drinks. The most distinctive feature of their ramen is their soft, hand-made noodles, which is one of the reasons why their Aburasoba (oil soba) is so popular. While the noodles are of course amazing, there's also a mountain of toppings to choose from, and it's become a renowned ramen shop where you can enjoy drinks as well. This video shows you what the ramen is like, so be sure to check it out!

This video, released by "ramenwalker," is titled "Machiya [Tanpopo Ramen] Cooking Highlights! A Bowl of Delicious Chicken Flavor Made With an Original Method [Ramen Walker TV Episode #228]" (町屋『らーめん タンポポ』調理シーンから見どころ満載！オリジナル製法で作られる、鶏の旨味溢れる一杯【ラーメンWalkerTV #228】). This video introduces "Tanpopo Ramen," a hidden gem of a ramen shop that has no media exposure. Their popular menu item is "Tori Mamire," which is a combination of chicken skin soup, whole chicken soup, and chicken paste, which gives it a refreshing, clean taste. The menma (bamboo shoots) are also very distinctive, and the ramen shop offers a new taste that you won't find at any other shop. In this video, the chef talks about the menu at Tanpopo Ramen, so if you're interested, please check it out.

This video, titled "[GENEI . WAGAN (Hiroo, Tokyo)] Now Offering Its Finest Creation- Neo Tonkotsu Ramen! "GENEI . WAGAN," a ramen shop in Hiroo, Tokyo, now offers an innovative new type of ramen called Neo Tonkotsu Ramen. GENEI . WAGAN is the only ramen restaurant in Japan that serves ramen kaiseki, and is open only in the evening by reservation. GENEI . WAGAN released a limited edition Neo Tonkotsu Ramen as part of their lunchtime menu, and it attracted a lot of attention from ramen fans. The specialty ramen, which is based on tonkotsu (pork bone) and carefully prepared with unique oil and spices, has become a favorite among ramen fans.

Hakkoku - A Sushi Restaurant in Tokyo's Famous Ginza District This video shows the sushi of "Hakkoku" in Ginza, Tokyo. Hakkoku is an Edo-mae style sushi restaurant where the rice is made with red vinegar. The course begins with hand-rolled sushi, where you are handed a rare part of the base of the head of the tuna, called "tossaki," followed by seasonal Edo-mae sushi dishes. The restaurant has a private counter room, which is rare in Ginza, and can be used for treating customers of one's company. The restaurant is typically fully booked and it's hard to get a reservation for it, so be sure to check out the video to see their expert skills. ◆Hakkoku Store Information◆ 【Address】Hakkoku - 3F, 6-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 【Access】199 meters from Ginza Station off the Ginza and Hibiya subway lines 【Avg. Cost】¥30000+ 【Hours】17:00-22:00 (Last entry) 【Closures】Sundays, Holidays 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-6280-6555 【Yelp】Hakkoku (はっこく) https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%AF%E3%81%A3%E3%81%93%E3%81%8F-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA?osq=hakkoku

This video, titled "Shinjuku Gyoenmae "Sobahouse Konjikihototogisu" Inducted Into the Ramen Walker Grand Prix Hall of Fame! [Ramen Walker TV #219] the Ultimate Bowl of Ramen That Has Been Awarded a Star in World Famous Guidebooks!" (新宿御苑前『SOBA HOUSE 金色不如帰』ラーメンWalkerグランプリ殿堂入り店！世界的ガイドブックでも星を獲得した究極の一杯【ラーメンWalkerTV #219】), was released by "ramenwalker." "Sobahouse Konjikihototogisu" in Shinjuku is a popular ramen shop that attracts many ramen fans. Among them, their popular "Shio Soba" (salt soba) is known as the ultimate bowl of ramen that wins the hearts of visitors. The secret to the delicious ramen is the white truffle oil used in the soup. Of course, the noodles are handmade in the shop and the toppings are made from a variety of original ingredients. If you want to enjoy some of the most delicious ramen in Japan, visit Sobahouse Konjikihototogisu in Shinjuku!

This video, titled "Hiashi-Ginza [Ginza Hachigo] a French Chef's Ramen｜A Bowl That Defies What You Know About Ramen! [Ramen Walker TV Episode #221]" (東銀座『銀座 八五』フレンチの巨匠が生んだ ラーメンの概念を覆す一杯！【ラーメンWalkerTV #221】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces the ramen shop "Ginza Hachigo," located in Ginza. The restaurant's wouldn't have you believe you're at a ramen shop, but rather at a high-end sushi restaurant, making it a truly new ramen experience. This ramen was created by a famous French chef who was once known as a "modern master craftsman" in Kyoto prefecture, and was perfected using only soup. In addition, the pepper caviar sprinkled on top gives it the perfect aroma, creating a ramen that is both somehow ramen and not ramen. This video introduces Ginza Hachigo in detail, so check it out!

This video, titled "Yoshimuraya｜2-12-6 Minami-Saiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama｜Ramen & Ajitama" (家系総本山 吉村家　横浜市西区南幸2-12-6　ラーメン 味玉), was released by "Nationwide Ramen Videos" (全国ラーメン動画). This video introduces "Yoshimuraya" in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is the origin of Iekei ramen, so much so that a genre called "Iekei ramen" was created, and many customers come here every day. They have been in business since 1974 and sell more than 1,500 bowls of ramen a day. There are a variety of toppings on the table, and customers can change their preferences as they please. This video shows you what it's like to visit Yoshimuraya, the headquarters of Iekei ramen!

This video titled "Kazumoto Ochiai is One of Tokyo's Ramen Masters — First Person," was released by "Eater." In this video, Kazumoto Ochiai introduces himself as the owner of Kaotan Ramen Entotsuya. Kaotan Ramen Entotsuya is a long-established ramen shop that was established in 1983 and has been open for 37 years in Nishi-Azabu. Not only do they focus on the taste of the food, but they also focus on customer service, and they always try to match each customer's bowl of ramen to their own palette. In this video, Kazumoto Ochiai, the owner of a restaurant where you can enjoy both the taste and the interaction with staff, talks about his journey and what his ideas behind his ramen. Be sure to check it out.

This video, titled "Becoming a Ramen Shop in Japan" (日本でラーメン屋さんになるということ), was released by "Life Where I'm From." In this video, you'll learn what it's like to run a ramen shop in Japan. Depending on the shop, ramen restaurants have almost no free time, as it takes up a lot of time outside of business hours to stock up and prepare the food. The work that goes into making delicious bowls of ramen for customers is not just because it's their job, but because the ramen shop owner wants to make his customers happy. In other words, it's a passion. In this video, the owner of a ramen shop who left his job at a ramen shop to start his own business talks about his passion for ramen.

This video, titled "#136 'Ramen Oyamaya Main Shop' The Famous Iekei Ramen With Beaten Eggs! [Ramen Walker tv2]" (#136「ラーメン大山家 本店」家系＋とき卵のコダワリ名物ラーメン！【ラーメンWalkerTV2】), was released by "ramenwalker." One genre of ramen that is particularly popular in Japan is called "Iekei" ramen. Iekei ramen is a pork and soy sauce based ramen that originated in Yokohama and is characterized by its use of thick, straight noodles. Many Iekei ramen shops, which originated from Yoshimuraya, have the kanji character for "house" (家, Ie) in their names. Iekei ramen can be seasoned with ginger and garlic to keep you coming back for more. Oyamaya, introduced in the video, is a popular ramen shop located in Musashi-Sakai, Tokyo. The excellent ramen is accompanied by a beaten egg and Andean highland pork chashu, which is simply amazing and just melts in your mouth, making it a very satisfying dish.

Sushi Aoki, Ginza - Two stars in the Michelin Guide This video is a documentary on the famous sushi restaurant "Ginza Sushi Aoki" in Tokyo's Ginza district. Ginza Sushi Aoki is located in Ginza where many of the best sushi restaurants are located, and has been awarded 2 stars in the Michelin Guide. In the video, the chef prepares fish that he has carefully selected from Tsukiji Market and talks to us about the fish and ingredients as we watch from the counter. Also, from 2:18, you can see the tuna being processed, and from the big slice of tuna, you can see the bellows, marbled fatty tuna, medium fatty tuna, and lean meat. The marbled fatty tuna is sometimes mistaken for marbled beef because of its appearance. Ginza Sushi Aoki is also open for lunch, and you can enjoy the taste of a Michelin Guide restaurant at a reasonable price. Definitely give it a try if you have the chance! ◆Ginza Sushi Aoki Store Information◆ 【Address】Ginza Takahashi Bldg. 2nd fl., Ginza 6-7-4, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 【Access】A 2-minute walk from Exit B5 of Ginza Station off the subway line 【Price Range】¥20,000+ 【Hours】12:00-13:30 (L.O.) / 17:00-21:30 (L.O.) 【Closures】New Year's holiday season (12/31-1/1) 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-3289-1044 【Official Homepage】Ginza Sushi Aoki https://www.sushiaoki.jp/en/index.html 【Tabelog】Ginza Sushi Aoki Ginza Branch (銀座 鮨青木 銀座本店) https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13000563/

This video, titled "The World's First Ramen Restaurant to Be Awarded One Michelin Star｜Eating High-Class Ramen at Tsuta for Around 3,000 Yen [IKKO'S FILMS] [Shinagawa Ikko]" (世界初のミシュラン一つ星を獲得したラーメン店「Japanese Soba Noodles 蔦」で約3,000円の高級ラーメンを食してきた【IKKO'S FILMS】【品川イッコー】), was released by "IKKO'S FILMS." This video introduces Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, the world's first ramen restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Until now, numerous ramen restaurants have only been able to achieve "bib gourmand," but in 2014, Tsuta was the first ramen restaurant in the world to earn a star. The ramen, which is lavishly flavored with black truffles, is known as a high-class ramen that is stunning in both appearance and price, as it costs about 3,000 yen per bowl. Check out the video to get a feel for the atmosphere at Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta!

RyuGin - Three Stars in the Michelin Guide This video introduces the amazing "Oyogashi Ayu" (Swimming Sweetfish), at the Japanese restaurant "RyuGin" in Roppongi, Tokyo. In the video you can see the fish swimming around in salt water before being turned into amazing cuisine. This gives them a somewhat salty taste as they absorb the salt through their gills. Also, when they skewer the sweetfish, they stick the gall bladder with the skewer to release the bile and reduce the bitterness of the sweetfish, giving it an elegant aroma. Every process is at RyuGin has a purpose and brings out the most flavor possible. Be sure to check out the video to see their superb river fish dishes. ◆RyuGin Store Information◆ 【Address】7F Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0006 【Access】Directly connected to Hibiya Station off the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Hibiya Line, and Toei Subway Mita Line / Directly connected to Yurakucho Station off the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line (4-minute walk) / Directly connected to Ginza Station off the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line and Ginza Line (5 minutes walk) / Yurakucho Station off the JR Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku lines (5-minute walk) 【Price Range】¥50,000+ 【Hours】17:30-23:00 (L.O. 20:00) 【Closures】Irregular ※Please check on their website 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-6630-0007 【Official Homepage】日本料理 龍吟 | Nihonryori RyuGin http://www.nihonryori-ryugin.com/ 【Tabelog】RyuGin (龍吟) https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130102/13001457/

Nodaya This video shows the Nodaya style unagi (eel) skewers of Nodaya . Nodaya is a famous restaurant with a long history, established in 1953. Its parent organization, "Nodaya Higashi-Seiki," was established in 1868 (the first year of the Meiji Period). Nodaya has handed down traditional techniques for cooking eel and river fish since the Edo period, and has trained many chefs as the best eel and fish specialty restaurant in Japan's Kanto region. From 1:29, there's an explanation of Nodaya's unagi skewers, and from 4:57, they show the actual skewering process There are various types of skewering methods for the same eel, depending on the size of the eel and the dish, and you'll find that they are made with masterful techniques. Be sure to check out the historic skills of this master eel chef!