400 Year Old Japanese Cuisine | What did they Eat? ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Japanese cuisine has a long history stretching back thousands of years. In the city of Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan side, there's a restaurant serving recipes from the Edo period which were presented to Daimyo in banquets. What you see will shock you! Yes - there were Geisha / Geiko too. Join Kanae (my wife) and I for some dancing and drums.

Contents:
00:00 Start
00:19 Animated Opening
00:44 Nomura Clan Samurai House
01:38 Kaburazushi: Edo period sushi
03:15 Kimono Rental & Kanazawa Castle
04:05 Kenrokuen Garden
04:39 Otomo Restaurant Entrance
06:24 Shocking Samurai Dish!
08:06 Fire Japanese Sake Service
08:48 Daimyo Cuisine Menu Items
10:25 What did Japanese eat 400 Years Ago: Interview
12:50 Geigi: Geisha Performance - Dance & Drums
16:53 What does "Gochisousama deshita" mean?
17:03 Talk to the Chef about Ancient recipes
18:43 Conclusion

What did we eat? The menu:
Tray 1 - Red Snapper (Tai) Fin Clear Soup, Spiny Japanese Lobster Tail, Rice
Tray 2 - Shrimp Paste Dumpling Soup, Japanese Pickles, Skewered Loach (Dojyo)
Tray 3 - Salted Grilled Sweetfish (Ayu), Shell Grilled Abalone, Soup
Special Menu Dishes
★ Fried Pheasant in Sweet Soy Sauce
★ Stuffed Red Snapper
★ "Kaimori" Seafood Plate of Drinking Snacks

Where was this restaurant?

Thank you Kanazawa Culture and Sports Commission team, Taira-san, Otomo-san and
Professor Takanori Hasegawa 長谷川 孝徳 of Hokuriku University for his insight on traditional Japanese cuisine and culture.

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[CharlesWongcrinklecut]

I don't usually comment or like videos, but seeing you flourish again as a new channel really makes me wanna show my support!!

[christellebilodeau]

I've been following you for years and was terribly sad when you ''disappeared'' from your previous channel. I'm so glad you are back with a new channel, your videos are better than ever !!

[TorToroPorco]

What an incredible and gorgeous video, a literal feast for the eyes. It was a pleasant surprise to see chef Shijimaya speak English. A big thank you to him for making the effort to do so. Such an intimate evening of Japanese culture made even more captivating thanks to the academic historical perspective of food culture and the evolution of Japanese dining habits. It is such a privilege to be present at an establishment with such a great history and significance. It was great watching John and Kanae enjoying their experience and John having fun with the nuances of traditional fine dining. An awesome first effort John!

[TheOneWhoisSilly]

Really liked the cinematography in this and what a great subject to focus on

[kezbot]

What a privilege to see ancient Kanazawa traditions in this light. Beautifully shot and edited with perfect musical accompaniment.
Kanae is quite the percussionist and co-presenter! A highly enjoyable experience.

[TheJazzyJolteon]

Really digging the Kimono and Katana look John! Kanae looked great too!

[shivani]

I loved every second of this ..i give it a 100 out of 10!! it has the comfort of the old content but with a fresh new style.. this was really great!! i loved that Kanae was such a big part of it :) and she looked very elegant and beautiful i must add :) i am looking forward to all the new content on your channel:D awesome work John and thank you soo soo much for all your hard work !!

[thehoppingfox]

I realy felt like being actually with you on your visit to Kanazawa. The moment when we saw the reason for Kanaes supprised face was very funny. The effects you used for that spiced it all up. In the end when you speed up your dance moment, I felt like listening to the japanese Chipmunks. Well what I am actually trying to say was, that it was fun watching this Episode. Kanae played along very well. Big compliments to her as well.

[Fuu_Sho]

This Channel easily deserve a million subscribers for this quality content. Great work as always John.

[MrWade-kfsu]

You and Kanae in kimono walking around beautiful Kenroku-En Garden... very romantic and seems like you both are back to the Edo period.

[RoodeMenon]

"Party like it was 1699" I got that reference.

[davidzhorvath]

Wow next level cinematography and shots. Better than “pro” broadcast TV.

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

"Nagamachi samurai town"
*Hire a samurai!* Seriously, I can't stop replaying the intro. It's so good. Love the comic book editing at 6:37. Another great episode.

[majorquackquack]

The intro was so fun, the animations is just so fitting. I also throughly enjoyed each part of the video from the scenery to the clothing and most importantly the meal :p.

[happymv]

The video section of the garden/pond while it was raining exuded tranquility and peace. Absolutely beautiful.

[anand.raveendran]

The only channel that you get such deep cultural experience of japan?? JD*Only in Japan 👌🎎🎏🎋

[MrCJNice]

i dunno but cant stop myself smiling on your dance performance.

[plejade]

How many lifegoals can you pack in one video?
John: hold my flambèed sake😌

Amazing episode, could watch for hours, thanks for just every second.

[mzvogws]

You might not see my comment but I just want to say Thank you so much for every videos, You show me everything about the Japanese culture and knowledge that I love.
I watched your videos since 6 years ago and still watching yours even you changed your new channel.
I don't really comment alot but I always appropriate and grateful that you always producing high Quality cultural experience video to us all.
You are my inspiration and I am trying my best to stay in Japan in the future.
Thank you so much John.

[NoshAbroad]

Wow what great production quality. You seem to have picked up some new skills during the down time. So was the sword optional with the kimono or did you have to pay extra? 🤣 Did the make you take the sword off before dining? Was there a sword check-in? 🤣 Everything looks so delicious. I love the switch from action to informative throughout the video. It seems like a long time to be kneeling & I can see why you wanted to get up & dance! 6:50 OK... I was not expecting that bird. At 9:20 are those special bamboo serving chopsticks or decoration?