Hail Oden! Maruken Suisan 丸健水産 (赤羽 Akabane, Tokyo part 1) | It's Not Sushi ft. The Germanator

Music by MANNY MARX. http://manymarx.com

The Germanator and I went out one last time before he headed back. We hit up Maruken Suisan, thus far, the best oden shop I've been to in Japan.

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Odawara Ramen - Aji Ichi Houjou（小田原らーめん鯵壱北條。）| It's Not Sushi

Finally working through some of the backlogged videos. First up was a random ramen encounter at Aji Ichi Houjou in Odawara. The four of us were all working at the same part-time gig and we are all big fans of the bowl so it was only natural that we dined out at one of the local establishments on our lunch break.

Fukuoka (Hakata) Ramen - Mamenya (満麺屋) - It's Not Sushi

Join me as I degust on the best Hakata style Tonkotsu Ramen I've ever had. Mamenya in Fukuoka, the home of Hakata style ramen is a must for any ramen fan. It's beyond epic.

It's Not Sushi - ¥500 Curry Near the Tokyo Skytree

I stumbled upon this rather epic Restaurant near the Tokyo Skytree and had a rather mouthwatering ¥500 curry.

It's Not Sushi - Okonomiyaki at Houzenji San-Pei, Dotonbori, Osaka

I had a job in Osaka for Highlighting Japan recently and as part of it, I was treated to Okonomiyaki at a small restaurant called Houzenji San-Pei, in a small back alley behind Dotonbori, in Osaka.

Music: Darc Urban Jungle by DJ Russel CrossFire

Highlighting Japan   All About Media Group

It's Not Sushi - Science Experiment Candy (ねるねるねるね nerunerunerune)

The first of 2 videos where I look at some kids' candy where the prep is as fun and important as the candy itself.

Thanks to The Cat for doing the science.

It's Not Sushi - Tachibana Tsukemen (Chikuma, Nagano) (麺屋たち花 - 長野県千曲市)

In Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, That cat's dad and little bro introduced me to an amazing tsukemen (dipping noodles) restaurant around the corner from Togura Station.


麺屋たち花
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It's Not Sushi - Sasadango

Over the new year when I went home to Nagano with the cat, Her mom gave us Sasadango. What's Sasadango? Watch the video to find out :p

Yes there are subtitles. Make sure you have them enabled :p

It's Not Sushi - Shaved, fried Pig Ears「ミミガー」

We were at an Okinawan restaurant and one of the dishes that were orderd was an Okinawan delicacy called 'mimiga'... Basically shaved and fried pig ears.
Watch the video to see my verdict on their taste.

It's Not Sushi - Tokyo Ramen - Ryu-Ho (龍朋)

I went to Kagurazaka in Tokyo to try out ramen from the Ryu-Ho.

Wanna try it out for yourself?
go here: http://goo.gl/ECms4P

Music by Manny Marx: http://mannymarx.bandcamp.com/
Support his work if you like his tunage.

It's Not Sushi - Cat's Paws

I picked up 3 bags of Cat's paws for 105 YEN. They are surprisingly good. A bit weird... but good.

Reggae and Ramen (It's Not Sushi 08)

You never know where life is going to take you... In a field on Mt. Haruna there lies a most awesome ramen shop with a vibe that i have not felt since the last time I was at Cool Runnings back home.

月家 La-Men Café and Soul Bar
If you are in Gunma.. get your ramen on! Live music every Saturday Night.

Starbucks Sakura Macaron (It's Not Sushi 07)

Starbucks' spring deliciousness.

Shibuya Night pt 1: Pirate Meat!! outdoor style restaurant...indoors (It's not Sushi 06)

We hit up an outdoor style food village (yokocho) INSIDE a skyscraper in Shibuya. And the food... If you like your meat. You will love this place.
A great start to an amazing weekend.

With Johnny Jones ( johnnytokyo.com ) & Yannick

Snake Booze [Mamushi Zake] (It's not Sushi 05)

While in Nagano I learned about a medicine (that is also sometimes drunk) of which the key ingredient is the Japanese Pit Viper.

Black Pig Cutlet Bowl [Kurobuta katsu-don] (It's not Sushi 04)

10 Patty Tower Cheese Burger of DOOM! - (It's not Sushi 03)

in 2010 Lotteria (A Japanese fast food chain) had a 10 patty tower cheese burger. Some mates of mine manned up to the challenge.
It is old footage to be fair but since there are frequently big tower burger specials from many of the chains in Japan, It is still pretty relevant today.

WARNING! It's not for the faint of stomach.

Mochi - Beating the **** out of rice! (It's Not Sushi 02)

Mochi is one of my favorite foodstuffs in Japan.
Check out how it is made (the traditional way)

 

Special thanks to the Shimogo community
for welcoming me as one of your own.

下郷地区のみなさん、
私を下郷地区の一員として迎えてくださり、
ありがとうございます。

Shimogo has become my home
because of your warmth and hospitality.

みなさんの暖かさとおもてなしがあって、
下郷は私のふるさとになりました。

Toyama Black Cider (It’s Not Sushi 01)

Starting a new video Project where I look at the weird and wonderful food and drink that Japan has to offer. As you may have guessed… It’s not sushi!