Japanese Food Craftsman

Japanese Food Craftsman

“Japanese Food Craftsman” is a Youtube channel dedicated to showcasing delightful Japanese cuisine and the captivating stories of restaurant owners across Japan. The channel aims to preserve the country’s culinary heritage as traditional neighborhood eateries and long-standing restaurants face the threat of closure or disappearance.

Channel History and Goals

The founders of the channel, driven by a concern for the diminishing presence of Japan’s cherished local eateries, decided to take action. Their mission? To share the charm of these restaurants with the rest of the world, ensuring their memory and legacy live on. The channel strives to celebrate Japanese culinary traditions for generations to come.

Channel Metrics

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• Video View Count: 259,628,303
• Video Count: 687
• Channel Subscribes Count: 820,000+
• Channel Publish At: 2020-07-16T04:52:54.889943Z

Featured Video (1/12):

• Video Title: YATAI | Fastest Worker of Japanese food stand in Japan | street food | 길거리 음식 | puesto de comida
• View Count: 29,919,802
• Comment Count: 19,000
• Video Categories: People & Blogs
• Like Count: 249,590
  • Video focus: A young, hard-working street food vendor, dubbed the “fastest” in Japan, showcases his remarkable kitchen skills in his Japanese food stand, specifically in the context of a Yatai (a traditional Japanese food stall). The video highlights the dedication and speed of the worker, the cooking process, and the happiness the food brings to his customers.

Subsequent Videos (2/12):

• Video Title: Over 1,000 orders a day of THIS? What’s he making!? Japanese Street Food
• View Count: 16,326,278
• Comment Count: 2,800
  • Dives into the large-scale cooking process of a chef who is able to handle over 1,000 orders of his signature dish daily on the streets of Fukuoka. It explores the significance of cabbage stir-fry in his recipes.

Subsequent Videos (3/12):

• Video Title: It takes 0.3sec to make what ??? What a fast cooking !!! | Japanese food |
• View Count: 8,958,113
• Comment Count: 2,200
  • Highlights a cook who can prepare an egg dish, likely a Japanese omelette rice, in less than a second, showcasing the rapid preparation process and the chef’s precision.

Subsequent Videos (4/12):

• Video Title: Serving Charcoaled Chicken at one of Fukuoka’s Best Yatai
• View Count: 7,486,281
• Comment Count: 2,800
  • Discusses the expertise in serving charcoaled chicken at one of the best Yatai in Fukuoka, revealing the cooking method and the culinary appeal of the dish amidst the vibrant food culture.

Subsequent Videos (5/12):

• Video Title: HOW TO COOK for & FEED over 3000 Japanese Students in 1 DAY
• View Count: 6,859,755
• Comment Count: 4,500
  • Offers a glimpse into the efficient process of preparing and serving meals for over 3,000 Japanese students in a single day, focusing on the logistics, production, and speed of food preparation.

Subsequent Videos (6/12):

• Video Title: YATAI | OVERWORKED? JUST 3 Hours of SLEEP for this Ramen Yatai Owner
• View Count: 6,514,208
• Comment Count: 7,700
  • Features a close look at the Ramen Yatai owner’s intense lifestyle—clocking only three hours of sleep daily—to manage his Ramen shack, highlighting his dedication and the hard work behind every bowl of Ramen.

Subsequent Videos (7/12):

• Video Title: Yo Yo! Check-out This Young CHARISMATIC chef’s EGG MAKING SKILLS!
• View Count: 6,138,515
• Comment Count: 1,600
  • Introduces a charismatic young chef showcasing his exceptional skills in egg preparation, particularly in making Tamagoyaki, indicating his storytelling ability and the skillful execution of making this traditional dish.

Subsequent Videos (8/12):

• Video Title: Sales record 3000 eels in a day! He closed his own restaurant because of brotherhood.| Japanese food
• View Count: 5,716,222
• Comment Count: 2,100
  • Explores the story of a chef who, in an effort to strengthen the bond with his brother, closed his own restaurant to focus on preparing eels, achieving a daily sales record of 3,000 eels.

Subsequent Videos (9/12):

• Video Title: We went to PRISON! What Breakfast in Japanese Prison is like!
• View Count: 4,673,063
• Comment Count: 4,000
  • Breaks down the breakfast experience within a Japanese prison, discussing the dietary rules within the system, the nutritional values of the meals, and the specific conditions surrounding food delivery.

Subsequent Videos (10/12):

• Video Title: This Cabbage and Meat Mountain FEEDS 1000 people in Japan!
• View Count: 4,201,839
• Comment Count: 664
  • Describes the process of creating a large quantity of food, featuring a mountain of cabbage and meat being prepared to serve 1,000 people, showcasing the scale of preparation and the event’s impact on the community.

Subsequent Videos (11/12):

• Video Title: BEAUTIFUL Mom and daughter duo make GIANT pork and egg RICE BOWL
• View Count: 4,138,793
• Comment Count: 1,700
  • Presents a beautiful mother and daughter team specializing in the colossal preparation of a pork and egg rice bowl, emphasizing their familial bond and culinary skills.

Subsequent Videos (12/12):

• Video Title: Canadian Yakitori King of Oita: Premium Charcoal Grilling Excellence
• View Count: 3,445,332
• Comment Count: 1,700
  • Highlights a Canadian-born chef in Oita known for his premium charcoal grilling skills in creating exceptional Yakitori, showcasing his technique, the quality of ingredients, and the international appeal of this Japanese dish.

This compilation only covers a portion of the content available on the channel, which boasts a total of nearly 3 billion views across 687 videos. Avid food enthusiasts, students of Japanese culture, and culinary professionals will find a wealth of information, inspiration, and entertainment in each episode, reflecting the dedication of the channel’s creators to preserve and promote Japanese food traditions. Whether you’re a fan of sushi, ramen, udon, or simply interested in the stories behind Japan’s culinary scenes, the “Japanese Food Craftsman” channel offers a glimpse into the hard work, passion, and pure delight of Japanese cuisine creators and their craft.