I know some people are complaning about these type of videos but honestly I enjoy watching them. I really like seeing the day to day life in Japan. And not just the headline stuff.

I like how he doesn't give a fuck about ppl watching :) I appreciate the things you do for us, thank you.

His videos are awesome. I've been battling stage 3 esophageal cancer, had my surgery, & watching his videos are always fun. He has such a positive attitude. I'd love to go to Japan once I'm healed up. Keep up the positive vibes & eating. :D

The two ladies in the background were so nice 😂😂 they seemed tiny bit confused at first !

im in japan now... and ive tried some of the things you recommended like the melon bread, gachapon etc i cannot thank you enough john, i dont know if this trip would've been possible without you.

I like the nice ladies, it makes a restaurant experience much better when you can become friends with complete strangers and engage in nice conversations. The food looked really, really good!

These are some of my favorite videos to watch while I’m going about my day. It feels so slice of life. I love it! Thank you for sharing!

I love watching you. You are a genuinely friendly and kind person. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

I'm glad there are ethical and professional youtubers like you John! None of that click bait bullshit solely for the views, and treating viewers like trash.

That's what I love in Japan! the people are so nice and friendly. I missed Japan...

Love your interaction with the two Japanese ladies in the cafe. What a well mannered gentleman you are, your vlogs are a joy to watch as well as being very interesting. Thank you for posting.

Best video so far. Love it when you interact with the locals.

The conversation with the two ladies was a perfect Japanese listening excercise! Ahaha

I had a Hakodate kaisendon five years ago and have lots of other kaisendon since then, but I still remember that Hakodate one. Unforgettable.

I literally just see his videos because I need to see the reaction of the locals when they're shocked to see him speak Japanese!

Now that is my kind of breakfast.

He's charming the aunties, lol 😁

I think you are doing a great job showing what the real Japan is like. And you have a lot of respect for the Japanese way. I am Japanese but living in Italy and seeing your travels and video makes me feel very much at home. Thank you!!

I ❤️Sushi & Japanese Food! This makes me want sushi for dinner! My tummy is rumbling

The elderly ladies in Japan really love John. They're always mackin.

Love all your episodes, your a true class act. Thanks for showing us the wonders of Japan.

John, You are living the life!!!

i been watching the aunties behind him , and i find it so cool like he’s talking to me as if we’re eating together!

John, i love the way you explain with easy english for us. Keep up the good work!

When I eat ama-ebi, I eat everything! The shell and head ... tastes great and is good for you. Many sushi chefs deep fry the head which is even better. Great video. I hope to visit Japan some day soon.

i'm right now watching this while eating my tasteless lunch.

is anyone else just watching the people behind him?

Damn that Kaisendon and all these extra freebee's your getting John is out of this world! Wife and I need to go back to Japan asap! Thank you as always for sharing these wonderful adventures your having!

I absolutely love this series! I've always dreamed about visiting Japan and finally done that in 2015. Since then I miss that country so much, the overwhelming friendliness of strangers, vistas, food and the general look & feel of the country. Thanks to your videos I can kinda relive it again :) Thanks John!

I wanna move to Japan! 😍😍😍😟😢😭😭😭 I love America, but I love Japan more! 😭😭😭😍😍😍

So loved this vlog with the food and ladies

I love how you did the walking view. So calming and nice, it felt like I was really walking there.

I love your series, keep up the great work, John! I really enjoy watching your journeys.

Thanks for making my days brighter. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos, showing us the adventures you experience in Japan. Keep it up!

I know this is a older video but it's very enjoyable talking with the locals & seeing the fresh seafood! 👍❤

what a lovely breakfast!

"Alleyways are a paradise of secrets" 37:11, I love how he says that when passing next to the toilet.

You are an explorer, good sir.

i enjoy these videos! the owner was amazing, his food looked amazing! and the aunties in the background added to the atmosphere.

15:04 The Neba Neba Lando(Never Never Land) joke he said went completely over their heads lol! We call that Gaijin Joku( Foreigner Joke) here in Japan because of it's "corniness" or different kind of humor, but we can still laugh so its still great😂

Yay Hakodate is here! Woke up in time to catch you finishing breakfast. Have a great day John, I'm going back to sleep zzZ....

Thank you so much for these videos! I enjoy watching all of them and cannot wait to visit Japan one day because of what you show ❤️

Why am I watching this when I'm hungry. And I love seafood. 😋😋😋 Love watching the channel.

whenever you talk to the people it totally makes me want to move over there, learn the language and the culture!

The worst thing a person can do is watch this while hungry....

Wow, gorgeous breakfast ! I have been to Hakodate 54 years ago.

Japan looks like the place to be! The people look happy and friendly. And of course you can never go wrong with the food.

These videos have been saving my life lately. Wife and I adopted our second fur baby, but she has to be kept in our room for 5 days to recover from being spayed. I have been having to sleep on the hardwood floor with a body pillow and one hand on top of her to stop her from licking the surgical incision open. I also have to pay attention to our other cat who wants to know why he's banned from "his" room now. I haven't really slept for two days and without these chill-as-heck videos to show me rad sights of Japan, I'd have lost my marbles and been in Never-Never Land for sure. Really love everything you produce, man. You've got such genuine heart for Japan, it always comes through no matter what you're doing.

LOL the lady at the back

I'm enjoying your videos lately. You have a very nice smile!

Japanese people are friendly and cute

ive been in japan 2 times the food there is fresh and nice..so happy watching this videos in japan

I wish there was a cooking in Japan Chanel or something that can teach me how to cook dis yummy food 😍

i am so clearly respect your way to interact with people . love you man.

Really loving these type of vlogs...stream? Lol, what I want to say is, I like to see more of these exploring kind of videos

Extremely enjoyable video. Thank-you so much

My favorite Video so far of Daniel son ;) great authentic take on Japanese culture and cuisine Cheers!

I've realized when I was in Japan, just like in this video again, the sky is always so blue and beautiful in Japan :)

I love your enthusiasm ❤ Craving some sushi rn.

My mother and I enjoy your live videos. I am a Nisei. It is beneficial that you are American and look it. Japanese like to give good impression to guests especially from America. If it was me at that restaurant, they likely will ask me to turn camera off. Looking forward to next video. If you go on another trip like this next year, would like to join you!

Those 2 OBASAN behind him are watching and smiling. They are curious and enjoying what this American guy would do. Very cute! Ikura is not naturally salty. They are soaked in soy sauce over night. I love Kaisen Don. I'm drooling watching this vid.

Whoa...that Kaisendon looks so colourful! You just make everything so uplifting and positive John. We need more positivity like that in the world!

These videos have convinced me I need to go to Japan, at least to visit. The people all seem so so nice and the country is so beautiful. I'm planning a trip within the year, which would make it the first time I leave my country!

that looks really authentic restaurant!

I really liked this. It was more raw, a real human experience. It was awesome. I felt like I was really there with you. Thanks!

44:24 best Nato Dance ever 😆 lol. Another excellent stream! Nice job John!

I'm not overly fond of seafood, so when I one day visit Japan, I was going to skip Hakodate, but then you showed the cookies and sweets and now I'm TORN!

One of the best channels.

The pieces of fish look like artistic slices of exotic fruits!

That looks absolutely awesome! With the soup too... what a breakfast!

i really wish this guy gets sponsored by some travel company,

Very happy to see you having your own show. I was a fan even before this when I watched you in the former. You seem to be a great, cool, fun and humble guy. If me and my wife get to travel to Japan. Definitely will chase you and perhaps tag along in one of your adventures. Congratulations!

makes me hungry now. we will be in Japan next summer for 3 months. need to watch all your videos to get some ideas. cant wait ..........

The ladies in the background remind me of the hospital scene from "Lost in Translation"

Wow the old ladies way of speach reminded me so much of the dorms lady i stayed at in fukuoka, really nostalgic.

Love your 'try anything' attitude, it's really inspiring. Thank you for making these videos, I enjoy them so much x

that kaisendon looks so awesome i'm drooling right now...

go to "Shibazakura takinoue Park" its amazing in spring

I was at the market at 45:01. I was with a tour group at that point of time and I remembered there's a wood craving shop selling handmade wood craved owls. The owner, a 50-60 year oldish uncle, is very nice and friendly. At that point of time, my Japanese was very basic, like I only know how to say "Hello", "Excuse me", "Thank you" and "I am from Singapore". But he is very nice and understanding and he can speak a little bit of English. So I bought some key chains from him and he asked if I want to crave my name on it. After that, we took a picture together because I really want to remember that moment. For those who wants to buy the wood craved owl, it is quite expensive.

this got funny after 53:30 "OH ITS SQUIRTING!!!" 54:30 "nice melons, wery nice mellons" XD

I know that I’m late in seeing this video but it is well worth watching your interaction with the aunties in the restaurant. Well done and keep up the great videos.

Glad you learned how to eat raw shrimp. Keep the tail to hold to dip in sauce. Wow, here I am just watching. Eating Strawberries & blueberries, fresh good also. I have been to Kushiro. Great info from the ladies.:) Azumashii? I did not know that.

Eating kaisendon while watching this.. I came prepared!😆😆

Hakodate is on the top places I want to visit in Japan.

you are a lucky man,for sure.after being stationed in the mid 60,s it is a real pleasure.

nice live report from hakodate....

I had to laugh out loud over the mention of discounts. I live in Honolulu Hawaii currently and it's always 100% the Chinese visitors who ask for a discount. I just figured it's because Honolulu is expensive, but apparently they do that everywhere they go.😂

congrats on making it to your goal! it was an awesome to experience this with you

wow, blast from the past, I remember going to the exact same resto in the morning I was there

your look of pure joy gives me a huge hunger

長谷川ストアの焼き鳥弁当お勧めです！ あと道南にしかないラッキーピエロ！ 函館にいるなら、イカ刺しにゃ！！冷凍じゃない透明なイカ刺しは港町でしか食べられないので。

John the ladies man.

I wish there were subtitles everytime you chat with japanese natives but i still enjoy watching. Thanks for the tour. Big like 👍.

Was there a few years ago and went to a shop in a small mall where they had live squid that you caught with a multi probed hook and they prepared it raw. Sometimes the suctions stuck to your tongue. Wonderful. We also blew glass and visited the fortress and tower overlooking it.

I respect how your English didn't mysteriously develop an asian/japanese accent like some other youtubers..."hi so check it out, its Trevor James and Chu Chu ding dong ring ring"

That song in the background in the chocolate shop where they sell shiroi koibito is Togetsukyo ~ kimi omofu by Mai Kuraki

I Respect the way you can do that kind of live filming in front of other people - its not what everyone can do that easily. But to be honest i have more fun watching short movies of yours in which i can enjoy more scenes and insights im looking forward to see some new stuff ;) regards from germany

Great video as always John! がんばってください！

Asa-ichi for short. Morning market. Asa-ichiba as you are trying to say there at Hakodate Station. Thanks for showing us.

I have to,say, although I love sushi... the fish did all the work.. especially if it's the raw fish.