Dine Like a Pro: Japanese Table Manners You Need to Know!
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🥢 Are you planning to visit a Japanese restaurant but feeling unsure about the table manners? Look no further! In this enlightening video, Shizuka delves into the captivating world of Japanese dining etiquette to ensure you have an exceptional and respectful dining experience. Join Shizuka as she uncovers the essential *do's and don'ts* of Japanese table manners, providing you with valuable insights that will make your restaurant visits a breeze. From the art of using chopsticks gracefully to the subtle ways of showing appreciation, we've got you covered.
From traditional izakayas to upscale sushi bars, understanding Japanese table manners will not only enhance your dining experience but also show your appreciation for the rich culture and heritage of Japan.
FEATURED FOODS
Salted Tuna
Medium-fatty Tuna
Isobeyaki
Shinko
Sea Urchin
Crab Croquette
Salt & Sweet Sauce Conger Eel
Special Ramen
Wagyu Sirloin Steak
Shrimp Dumpling
Tamagoyaki
Yakitori Skewers
Tanuki - Chicken-Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom
LOCATION
Sushi Ryuusuke
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Fuunji
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Gonpachi
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TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
0:25 Table manners background
1:27 Rule 1
1:49 Rule 2
1:55 Rule 3
2:39 Rule 4
3:03 Rule 5
3:16 Rule 6
09:46 Rule 7
10:26 Rule 8
10:59 Rule 9
11:30 Rule 10
11:36 Rule 11
12:04 Rule 12
14:46 Rule 13
15:37 Rule 14
15:46 Rule 15
15:58 Rule 16
16:28 Rule 17
16:43 Rule 18
18:11 Rule 19
19:30 Rule 20
1:16 Sushi restaurant
8:36 Fuunji
13:44 Gonpachi
20:02 Outro
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As someone who has been living in Japan for over half my life. The biggest thing to understand about eating at a sushi restaurant is it really depends on the type of sushi restaurant you are in. I personally have never been to one where you have to follow these "rules". The vast majority of sushi restaurants here are low to mid-range restaurants and you can eat the sushi however you want. Want more wasabi? just add more, want none, request none. It's just like eating at any high-end expensive restaurant, there are always "rules". So please don't stress about eating here. I have met so many people that were visibly stressed about eating out or riding the train and just anything because of videos like this. The only rules you really need to know is watch what everyone else is doing, don't be loud or rude and enjoy yourself. No one will get upset if you don't have the beer turned the right way. And yes, I know, people want to learn the culture. I understand, just saying, don't stress over it.
I totally agree. Most of the Japanese people have never been to this kind of high end sushi restaurant.
Agreed with your last statement. I went to Tokyo for 2 weeks a month ago. No one seemed to really bother the way you dress or "behave" in a restaurant (or anywhere else for that matter). Just do what you feel is best regarding the situation.
Thanks, saved me 21:05.
I thought it was pretty clear she's talking about having an omakase meal at a high end sushiya, and not kaitenzushi or whatever.
@@davec8153 the issue is most tourists/visitors don't understand the difference between the different sushi restaurants. They could go into a more common sushi restaurant and think they have to follow these silly "rules". People get too worked up over Japanese culture and not wanting to "insult" the chef. If you pay for something, you can eat it however you want. I'm not a fan of wasabi or soy sauce, I feel it ruins the sushi flavor. So, I always ask for no wasabi or soy sauce when we eat at nicer sushi restaurants. Now if the chef wants to give me the food for free, I'll gladly eat what he wants me to. But as long as I'm paying for it, I decide what to eat.
If the Japan Tourism Agency had any sense they would hire Shizuka as their official spokesperson
Japan doesn't need any help attracting tourist. I am happy most them come during summer ie the worse time to visit same as Europe
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My daughter is going back for her second visit and apparently it’s not getting any easier.
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I ate solo at Sakura-Tei in Harajuku. First time in Japan from LA. Excited to have my first Okonomiyaki. At this restaurant, you make and grill them yourself. I was intimidated but up for the challenge. I think mine turned out well. I was in the mood for dessert. I saw they had “Sakura Roll”. I ordered it. The waitress brought out pink pudding in a bowl with a tiny spoon and red bean paste on the side. I took a spoon full of the pudding. It tasted bland, kind of salty, and not sweet. Well, the waitress looks at me and laughs because I just ate Mochi batter 😆. I had to grill my own dessert too. Duh.
Oh hahah! It is a learning experience 😂
We had a few months of Japanese language lessons before we came over for the Rugby World Cup. The husband and I went to a little food place in Kyoto and the dude behind the counter gave us a look that could only be interpreted as 'Oh FFS gaijin" and shoved a menu with pictures on it to us. We (okay my husband... He was much more confident speaking than me lol) asked 'osusume wa nan desu ka' - 'What do you recommend?' The dude looked impressed and pointed out what we should try. Took his advice and had a very broken Japanese conversation with him. It was amazing, his attitude and body language completely changed, he even called his wife over to have a chat hahaha. Best meal we had ♥
How is this channel not more popular? Host, production value, content. All top notch!!!! Best host ever actually.
Thanks a lot for your support! We will keep doing our best!🎉
I just love the amount of information you talk about and how you explain it in a way that it's easy to take in. Seriously people need to watch your videos more because they are enjoyable and very informative.
Appreciate that so much! 😇
Very well explained and presented.
Eating and drinking in Japan, Shizuka you have one of the best jobs. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Shizuka thanks again for showing us the proper etiquette for dining in Japan. Those restaurants and the meals looked incredible.
They are worth visiting! Thank you for watching 🎉
Please make more of these videos. I lived in Tokyo in the 1960s and 70s. Wish I had never left. Japan will always be in my heart - so special!! Joan Nagase, Manchester UK.
Thanks for showing the Do's and Don'ts definitely helps other cultures when they visit Japan ! Also great to see street interviews ! Keep up the great work guys ! .
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice colourful dress Shizuka, as always a pleasure to watch and learn about Japanese Food and culture.
I have learned so much about Japanese Culture from this channel. As a person from the west, it is a wonderful education. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful part of humanity.
Happy to hear that! We hope to share more! 🎉
Just discovered this channel and now binge watching! Love the format and Shizuka-san is an amazing presenter 🙏
Thank you for the interesting information.
loving the street interviews!!
This by far the best channel for Japanese food experiences. Always very well thought out videos!
Thank you for the tips. So wonderfully presented as usual.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the Do's and Don't's video. This will help us when we visit Japan.
Our pleasure!
Shizuka is so naturally radiant and charming 🥰
Absolutely Outstanding
Thank you so much!
great content love the edits, cuts and commentary!!! so inspirational.
Thanks a lot for watching!
I literally sat here and took notes. Can't thank you enough I will do my utmost to be a worthy visitor.
We are so happy to hear that!
I've said it before. This channel should have had over a million followers a long time ago. Even still, you guys are killing it. You ever think about moving outside of Japan though? The talents of this channel should be shared worldwide. Go to different countries. Food without borders. I get what you're all trying to do as far as Japan, but Shizuka deserves even more recognition. She's TV host caliber if not better than some out there. And don't think I forgot about the production crew. Gives me Anthony Bourdain crew quality.
You gonna fund them? "Shoulda woulda coulda" generation strikes again 😂
Thank you! We really appreciate it! We hope to go global one day! ❤
@@pv2639since when does a snide comment on youtube make you superior to anyone.? He was clearly just being complimentary ya condescending 🤡
Thanks Shizzy and JBF for another awesome video 💯👍
Thank you so much! We are so glad to hear that! ❤
Using your fingers to eat sushi was a big surprise for me. Always thought you had to use your chopsticks when eating it 🥰
We learn sth new every day!
Thank you Shizuka! Will be traveling to Japan soon!
Please enjoy your time here!
Great information Shizuka.
Thanks Shizuka! Awesome video✨
Glad you liked it!
Love your dress/suit cobo, and thank you for giving us good advice on the dining etiquette in Japan.
You are so welcome!
Learn a lot from Japan By Food especially the detail exploration by Shizuka. Always top notch and keep up the fantastic job 👏
Thank you so much! We appreciate it!
Fantastic video. Great info. To you and your producer. Thank You !!! Arigatō !!!
This should show on aeroplane headed to Japan for people to learn before they go. 😁 Last time in Japan, we went to a nice restaurant for a kaiseki meal. I did research etiquette before we went to Japan, but I was so nervous we would accidentally do something wrong/rude during the experience! I think it went okay, but (unless you do something very impolite), the staff are generally very tolerant of foreigners making small mistakes.
Haha, we are glad you could learn a bit about the table manners here😇
Nice job combining the tips with the meal and going to good yet affordable places. I did not know I was supposed to be dressed well. Good to know. Thank you so much for all the good advice.
Love her.
That was a well done video! It is great for beginners and a nice refresher, too. I am so looking forward to moving to Japan, permanently!
Informative. Well done👍🏻🩵
I'm for good table manners every where. Good manners shows class. Thanks for another good video.
Then you must not like babies very much
You are welcome!
Great educational video
Glad you think so!
Spot on. One thing to add at the ramen place, it is also nice if you can clean your area and place your bowl on the high shelf. Always say "gotchisosama(desihita)". Some people may think ramen shops are just a hole in the wall, but the chef takes much pride in making the broth in-house
I been watching a long time can't wait to come there😊🎉
Please enjoy!
I appreciate your nuanced advice regarding the slurping of noodles. A certain famous New York Ramen chef has a more polarized view! Great video as always
It is really up to you:) But it definitely is not a must!
10:30 Slurping noodles and soups also have the effect of cooling off the hot food before it goes into your mouth. The Japanese consider it gross to blow across your food to cool it down as we tend to do in the West. This blows your breath over the food and is not good, especially if you're sharing dishes as the Chinese and others do. 19:00 A tanuki is also an animal known as a raccoon dog.
Thank you for the information!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for sharing such amazing videos. Keep up the great job. Arigato gozaimasu🙏
Thanks for watching!
Excellent segment. Thank you….I learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for that lovely tutorial I intend to visit Japan the near future and follow your blog🎉🎉🎉😊
Please do!
❤ the amazing episode by the team..but dang it..i failed all the etiquette except one. Editor and cameraman doing an exceptionally amazing work.❤ Keep it up.
Thank you! Editor and cameraman are the same person and he ROCKS!
yummie!
The color grading of this video is impressive, very interesting content too.
Thank you so much!
Love your video🎉and your dress, I think it suits you perfectly. I wouldn t like to be alone with the chef like that, but it is being concentrated on the food.
Very Amusing!!
I love Japanese Culture and Tradition!
We do too!!!❤
First street interview girl was very nice I like her attitude.
i love this channel....my regret is, understanding my (canadian) japanese culture when my grandparents took resident 2 generations ago. i can only wish to visit these places/communities that you post.❤❤❤
😍 I can’t wait to go to Japan in July!!!
Aways a pleasure to get a simple and easy refresh directly from you. I learned first hand, got beaten a few times for minor mistakes by wife who have always been strict with manners. KANSAI gal can be scary. 😂
I love that you went to Fuunji! That said, I would highly recommend folks to try the Tsukemen instead of the regular ramen when they are there! It's fantastic, I go every trip! Also, wheres the cool blond haired owner, Miyake? Its fun watching him work, prepping the bowls and cooking the noodles.
Yep, they are most famous for their tsukemen!
Fantastic meal and thanks for having me! Got it! 🤷♂Really bad at other languages. Hopefully really good at letting people know I appreciate their skills!
Thank you for watching 🎉
Thank You Dear for wonderful video. Once in Japan į will be a gentleman in the restaurant ❤🙏👍
Have fun!
I love seeing etiquette being practiced, when you appreciate each other the food tastes so much better, and speaking of which, the food at these places look so yummy, I was wondering about the slurping since the start, I learned a lot, and haven't been to Japan yet but eating at Japanese restaurants here in the States I've always appreciate the level of respect they give to their customers
While many people do slurp, it really is up to you. It is not necessary to do so:)
Shizuka can do any dining "don't" and it's just fine!
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The breathtaking Shizuka..... aaaawwwwww... 🥰
They are quite tough! We love them tho!
What a great idea for a video - much appreciated! And won't lie, I bring my fork around - I'm sure that's a don't but I can't eat noodles without one!
:D I mean, you gotta do what you gotta do!
@@JapanbyFood I won't lie though - part of me is amused by the thought of others watching me use the fork 🤣
Great video. I just returned from a trip to Japan. What is the "napkin" culture in Japan? Because I'm used to them being on the table, putting it on your lap, etc. But I never say any napkins other than the packaged hand wipes to use prior to eating (and you could keep it to wipe your hands when finished). Could you give some insight on this? thanks!
Great video, awesome channel. When I was in Japan, I dropped my chopsticks on the floor and for some reason I decided to pick them up or even move them and another customer ran over to stop me lol. I’d love to see a video on eating vegetarian in Japan.
Interesting!:D I wonder why it was a problem to pick them up! hmm
I looking you are show a bout food is tasting it is delicious food. thanks
Yay!!! Hi Shizzy!!! Hi Japan by Food!!! 😍😁😊🍻🍺
Wow! That's was fun!))👍👌
Civilized and gentle people, wonderful
There was a rule in table manners which I have learned in Japan was to never pick up your chopsticks, point it down towards the table and "align them" by lightly knocking it on the table. I was told to always align your chopsticks on hand instead. It made a lot of sense, because it looks a lot more polite to do so. I didn't know this rule until a friend of mine pointed it out, because most Chinese people would knock it on the table to align it.
Thank you for sharing! We didn’t hear of that rule!
Chinese ppl dont do that, we pick up the chopstick and its already natural that they are in place…no need to align them!
Thank you so much Shizuka san! We still have couple of quick questions if you dont mind regarding table manners: 1. Is it ok to purchase less than the number of person eating (e.g. 2 bowl of ramen to be shared with 3 people) and 2. After buying ticket from the machine, sometimes the Ramen chef will ask something in Japanese that we dont understand (e.g. firm/soft noodle, etc) is it ok to say "osusume" just because we dont know what the chef asked? Thanks again for all the help!
1.Some restaurants have a rule that requires each customer to order a meal, so it really depends on the place. 2. "Osusume" works great! Thanks for the questions:)
@@JapanbyFood And thanks for answering! 😊👍
I've had family & friends asking me about Japanese etiquette and aside from giving them tips on the most basic of Japanese etiquette, I've always told them not to worry too much about offending those around them. As Japanese locals won't expect them to be knowledgeable in the etiquette, and that as long as they aren't behaving in an obnoxious manner, littering, etc, then they will be just fine in Japan. And side note, on the topic of whether to slurp your ramen or not. I've been in Japan for a decade now, but being British, I still can't bring myself to slurp my ramen! lol
Yeah, we feel like slurping really is just a choice, definitely not a must!
Wow Eli is so pretty ❤😊 like the host, thank you for the video i felt full too with the foods you presented, OISHI!!!!
Our pleasure!
Absolutely fantastic video, I just love these cultural learning programs!! And done by the most amazing presenter! 👏👏👏👏❤️
Thank you so much for your support!!
I love uni. 😍😍
Oh my... unagi 🤤🤤
We do too!
Currently watching! Hopefully we get a tutorial on how to hold chopsticks properly! 🍀
Great idea!!
@@JapanbyFood thank you 🙏
Awesome video. Very interesting and I feel smarter now lol. When you were asking the lady about table manners, you should have asked her if Japanese follow the table manners. I think the younger generation does not follow the etiquette and manners like the older generation does. I know about sticking the chopsticks in the food, it means the food is only fit for your ancestors, as that is how you present food at their shrine.
Mahalo for sharing your knowledge. I am a third generation Japanese living in Hawaii. While visiting Japan I learned from Hiro san an English speaking Japanese tour guide that you should not even the length of your chopsticks by poking them into the table or plate like you did just before you ate the tamago. Is Hiro san correct or is it no longer considered bad manners to poke your chopsticks into your plate?
A very nice video, thank you. Sorry to mention this but in the izakaya, when you picked up your hashi (18:17), you evened the length of the tips of the hashi by ‘stubbing’ them onto your plate. According to my copy of Ogasawara Ryu ‘Etiquette of the Samurai’, handling hashi in this way is considered somewhat boorish. They should be made of an even length with your hands.
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Geat program. I do have two questions: 1. I will be traveling alone. Will it be ok to go to an Izakaya 2. What is the name of the soundtrack playing in the background while in Gonpachi? Thanks
One time in France at a home we were served radishes as an early course. The hostess passed me the salt and pepper first. I put some of both on the radishes. The family thought that was very strange. They only put salt on them. It didn't taste badly, though. But I was embarrassed when they asked why I did that.
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Well I been to japan over 22 times and I totally get the no perfume not to over power the restaurants meals!!! 👌🏻 And yep never adjust quality sushi restaurants like that with a master chef like that!!! P.s shiz how good was the first place!!!! 🍣👅🙌🏻 Well all different and good too!!! 😊 and good to see Eli too!!!
One of the things I wish we would adopt in the US and not just at restaurants
22 times!!! Wow! How great is that 🎉
@@JapanbyFood my wife's Japanese but I loveeeeee the food!!! April 2024 here we come!!! 😁🙌🏻
There is also a well-known world-wide etiquette: Don't overdo it with your exclamation points.
@einundsiebenziger5488 what!!!!!!!!
Shizuka great and informative as always Did we catch Shizuka talking with her mouth full a couple of times 🙀
:O Upsie!
A little story at Fuunji: I arrived at the store and saw a short line. Lucky me! I was fifth in line. I made through the door and found the line actually extends all the way to the back of the restaurant... I was lucky though. When I finished, the line outside the door was longer than the line inside.
There's a sign telling you to cross the street and continue the line along the park so as not to block the sidewalk to the other shops and restaurants!
@@Kwijiboi IIRC, the sign is only in Japanese and I couldn't read it.
Yep, it can get pretty crazy there😂
I eat ducky the moss sometimes too!
If you cannot remember the words you say after a meal, is it ok to say, "thank you for the good food?" in English? or is that rude? My first time in Japan next month! I can't wait and it is always good to have some idea of table manners wherever you visit. Love your videos!
You can just say Thank you or Arigato gozaimasu!
Just a few minutes of practice after every meal before you leave will help immensely.
I had seen many video, and it stressing me out. i want to enjoy the culture and food and same time not to disrespect . see you ladies and gents soon 😊
ありがとう! I was so relieved you didn't have to interrupt your meal by having to fight against a girl in a yellow track suit in the last place.
I love how you did a collaboration with best ever food review show. I wonder if we can talk you and Mark wiens into a similar collaboration? That would be amazing.
That would be cool!
Japanese bar food that looks like it should be in a museum somewhere. lol.
For real!
While you were eating at Ryuusuke, I was around the corner at 寿司の緑銀座! As much as I've wanted to try お任せ at a fancier place, I love 寿司の緑銀座. Have you been there? You also might have wanted to include the bathroom slippers thing. I've seen people step back onto the tatami with them on. Or having extra socks in case you go to a shoe-less restaurant and wore shoes with no socks. Oh, and how not to use an お絞り!
If you don’t like the food for some reason, what do you do? Is it ok to not finish the food?
I think going to Japan is intimidating
We had a Japanese school visit our high school for many years. On their first visit, the staff invited my principal and me (I organized their visit) to a farewell party. The party included their staff as well as their students. Beer and sake flowed at the staff table, but my principal and I did not partake because it is against DOE rules since we were technically on duty representing our school. Then it came time for a toast. They gave us both a masu cup and filled overflowing it with sake. I looked at my principal, and he says we should just take a sip to be polite. As we put our masu down, someone came to refill it to overflowing again and yelled, "kanpai!" So we had to take another sip and yes, another refill! The Japanese students took it all in stride and also participated with water or soft drinks. Well, we didn't want to be rude! LOL!
Oh no! What a fun story tho! It should be more than fine to say you don’t want to drink more, they would understand 😇
Yeah it would be rude of them to be fussy you totally could have declined on professional grounds they absolutely would understand. Have you seen their salarymen? Very Very disciplined people. All you would have had to say is professional representating and I'm sure they would get it.
Cheers. Love your food show. Reminds me of Anthony Bourdain. He hated fast food. Kindly get in touch. I put some time in the restaurant business. Love that Nara show. Some of the best cooking in the world is in those backstreets in Nara and Kyoto. My Japanese wife of 20 years cooks well.
I stumbled across this video and i appreciate the lesson so much! I just have to say girl you are SO shockingly beautiful. Have a great day!