Satoru is such a chill guy, I really like how he went into the details of the history, exlaining the early origins of the drinking culture back into the Edo period. It's cool to get a glimpse into this.
My father wasn't a salaryman but an engineer and for about 5 years he was working for an international company and was stationed in Japan (my mother and I were with him 2 of those 5 years). He always tells me there were occasions where they would work on a bridge or mountain pass/tunnel in the more rural parts of Japan. Instead of their normal izakaya after work his Japanese coworkers would bring him along to the nearby hot springs to unwind, drink, and eat their. There was even a point during the snowy seasons that my father's boss and coworkers dragged him along to do his first ever snowboarding and enjoy an outdoor spa bath in the snow afterwards. The way my father described his Japanese boss and some of his coworkers were very similar to Satoru: chill, wise, and fun to be around with. This was a treat of a video to watch and now that I'm working I wish I got to experience the salaryman night life in Japan once like Satoru and my dad.
A "salaryman" is any white collar worker for a medium to large company. So an engineer would be a salaryman. It's actually means a hard working white collar workers - it was mostly men but I would guess today you have female salaryman.
You should add Satori to your staff. he can be a "salaryman" tour guide...If not, how does one gets in touch with Satori...he would make a good CEO - chief entertainment officer :)
Two of my favorite Japanese tour guides together! I first saw Shizuka and Satoru in BEFRS with Sonny, and they made some of the best Japan related videos for that channel! Glad to see Satoru back! Such a champ in Tokyo nightlife!
Nice to be a salaryman. Really enjoyed the video and funny funny. Thank you!
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The salaryman/tour guide has an incredible knowledge of Japanese food & culture expressed in an excellent English. Feel like I am siting next to my buddy in an American bar.
All the salaryman looks tired and depressed, but when you really look closely at each one of them, many of them are fun-loving people who would go out of their way to help others in need (when you ask). I love drinking with salarymen in Japan, especially the Yurakucho and Shimbashi area.
thanks for the tour link! I am planning to visit Japan for up to 2 weeks next March or April. I like how you can book a tour for half the day but still have time to do your own thing
Wife and I are coming to Japan at the end of November for a couple of weeks -- to chill out and enjoy the Tokyo vibe! My first trip was a half-century ago in 1973, when I was lucky to have a summer Navy cruise break while in college. We're staying in Shinbashi this time, so we can walk to these eateries! We may just try out that corned beef/cheese/potato dish, and mention Japan By Food. Love your videos, and enjoyed Satoru's take on salaryman life. A couple of decades ago, I worked for a major Japanese company, and I knew that when I traveled to Japan, I would have to struggle to fight off jet lag -- while out drinking with company staff from the U.S. and Japan first night in Japan. But it was so much fun. Love the country, the people, the culture... and your adorable and oh-so-enjoyable videos (we've watched you for years, now). Dig in!
Andy's in Yurakucho is such a relaxed place and those gyoza wings were amazing!!! Stopped by there in 2019 during the Rugby World Cup and had a blast talking Rugby with the main man himself Andy.
Satoru-san. is a cool guy to talk to about being a salaryman. I was in awe of listening to him discuss about the culture of a salaryman. Thanks for the video Shizuka and kanpai!🍻
Besides your delightful personality, the thing I enjoyed most about this video is that you were able to walk unassisted in a straight line on the way to the third round 😂
Ive been to Japan many times and Japan loves to drink after work .. but during work they are the most hardworking people i have seen. They worked long hours and do whatever it takes to complete the job.
Excellent video. We are first time visiting Japan in 2024 and staying at Tokyo station. We realised very close walking distance from Tokyo station so even better!!!
This video alone has inspired me to check out hotels near Shimbashi and Yurakucho for my trip in 2024. Looks like good night dining/drinking options walkable from any hotel, plus easy train access to anywhere else in the city.
New sub here! Love your channel and what an interesting concept for the video. Thanks to your channel, I truly can’t wait for my first visit to Japan next month.
I'm an American and did two corporate relationships with the Japanese. I've heard about the salarymen of Japan, but never observed in their natural habitat I was mis-informed; I thought they went drinking everyday I was a guest in Odawara about 16 years ago, but did not go out with Salarymen I enjoyed your video
Odawara is a smaller town. Also they don't go drinking everyday. It's usually salaryman of the bigger companies that go drinking. Some of these employees receive monthly allowance that can be used for relationship building drinking activities. Drinking isn't cheap and salaryman doesn't get paid a lot. So cost is a consideration.
This is really fun, always wondered what salarymen were doing after work, esp when you see them all the time on trains, or walking around looking tired.
I liked everything about this video. The locations, the people (Shizuka is FUN, beautiful, the best), and Satoru-san was great too, very helpful and a fun guy to hang out with I'm sure. I have had a few random drinking nights under those train tracks ... miss that.
Satoru is such a chill guy, I really like how he went into the details of the history, exlaining the early origins of the drinking culture back into the Edo period. It's cool to get a glimpse into this.
He is super knowledgeable!
satoru is a gigachang! 💯
tell this guy to start a buisness were he takes foreigners out once every now and then
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Really cool
My father wasn't a salaryman but an engineer and for about 5 years he was working for an international company and was stationed in Japan (my mother and I were with him 2 of those 5 years). He always tells me there were occasions where they would work on a bridge or mountain pass/tunnel in the more rural parts of Japan. Instead of their normal izakaya after work his Japanese coworkers would bring him along to the nearby hot springs to unwind, drink, and eat their. There was even a point during the snowy seasons that my father's boss and coworkers dragged him along to do his first ever snowboarding and enjoy an outdoor spa bath in the snow afterwards.
The way my father described his Japanese boss and some of his coworkers were very similar to Satoru: chill, wise, and fun to be around with. This was a treat of a video to watch and now that I'm working I wish I got to experience the salaryman night life in Japan once like Satoru and my dad.
What a great experience your dad had!
An engineer is still a salaryman. Unless you run your own business.
He is a salaryman
A "salaryman" is any white collar worker for a medium to large company. So an engineer would be a salaryman.
It's actually means a hard working white collar workers - it was mostly men but I would guess today you have female salaryman.
Eat their whatnow
His command of English is unbelievable, the interaction between you two are great! Love the show
Pretty sure he spent some time in America, possibly grew up there. He even has a distinct American accent.
Yours is, too!
You made three mistakes in your post. I will give you an actual whale if you can tell me what they are.
Hey has a unique way of talking. Just realized he sounds like Jet Li in interviews. The way and cadence with which he laughs. Very warm
Even better interaction than with Sonny Side?
Satoru is a great guide to izakaya culture. I'd drink with him, any time.
And so full of knowledge!
When Satoru says he will show some in-depth culture and Shizuka replies that she loves drinking you know it's gonna be a fun episode.
I discovered Shizuka through Sonny.
I'm so smitten. 😍 She's so pleasant. To look at and her personality too. Simply perfect! 🥰
She is gorgeous 😊
chill guy...you were a great match to go experience a pleasant evening and make friends...
I just come here for Shizuka 👸
Also, Satoru is a cool dude - he'd be an awesome person to be around 🙌
You should add Satori to your staff. he can be a "salaryman" tour guide...If not, how does one gets in touch with Satori...he would make a good CEO - chief entertainment officer :)
You will be able to find him on byFood.com soon!
Cannot believe this channel doesn’t have more subscribers
So interesting and professional 😊
Cheers from San Diego California 🇺🇸
Cheers! Thank you for your support!
I was thinking the same thing every time I watch these videos.
Satoru was such a gem in this video I learnt so much! 🤩
He really is!
Two of my favorite Japanese tour guides together! I first saw Shizuka and Satoru in BEFRS with Sonny, and they made some of the best Japan related videos for that channel! Glad to see Satoru back! Such a champ in Tokyo nightlife!
Couldn't agree more!
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The host is so smiley. I love it!
Nothing beats a 🍺 and 🥟 after work 😊. We really enjoyed watching this video!❤👍
You got that right!
This guy is a legend! What a great host, and a subject matter expert
I wanna see more videos of this gentelman
Wow, this dude's got the inside knowledge, love it.
He knows all the cool spots!
Shizuka! We need more of Salaryman episode. It’s so much fun ❤🤩 and we eager to know how Salarywoman’s night would be?!
Satoru’s English is perfect! That’s surprising!
Kool guest. He's a natural... and Shizuka, gracious - as always 🙂
Nice to be a salaryman. Really enjoyed the video and funny funny. Thank you!
The salaryman/tour guide has an incredible knowledge of Japanese food & culture expressed in an excellent English. Feel like I am siting next to my buddy in an American bar.
OMG WE NEED MORE SATORU SAN!!!! Proper uncle vibes
We want him back!
Love the vibes of simpler old school Japanese restaurants… those restaurants at Ginza Corridor are newer, more modern and fancy looking
We want retro!
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All the salaryman looks tired and depressed, but when you really look closely at each one of them, many of them are fun-loving people who would go out of their way to help others in need (when you ask). I love drinking with salarymen in Japan, especially the Yurakucho and Shimbashi area.
Glad to hear that!
did you check every salaryman in japan ? i'm sure at least one is not tired and depressed
I like this mate, he's so cool! And I like "Japan by Food" - really well made videos
I would love to have a beer with Satoru. Such a well spoken and mannered person that is so knowledgable. Loved this video!
Satoru rocks! What a great guy!
I really enjoyed this take on the salary Man culture by Satoru, and yummy food. Great work, cheers, Muffy from Oz ( Australia)
He's a proper geeza! Top man 🍻
Satoru has found a new career. Bring visitors for the salaryman experience. Great video.
thanks for the tour link! I am planning to visit Japan for up to 2 weeks next March or April. I like how you can book a tour for half the day but still have time to do your own thing
I so loved this video wish i was with you guys drinking
Pretty fun, thank you for taking us along!
Looks fun will be in Nippon in a month from now may visit some of your stops. Thank You. Great job.
one of the best episodes ive seenon the working class in Japan
We are so happy to hear that!
I lived and worked a short walk from Yurakucho for several years, more than ten years ago. This brings back lots of wonderful memories!
interesting story I did not know this existed great culture looks fun love the vid
Glad you enjoyed it!
Satoru-chan is sssooo great at explaining and you are such a great host, so happy I have finally found you two!
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Wife and I are coming to Japan at the end of November for a couple of weeks -- to chill out and enjoy the Tokyo vibe! My first trip was a half-century ago in 1973, when I was lucky to have a summer Navy cruise break while in college. We're staying in Shinbashi this time, so we can walk to these eateries! We may just try out that corned beef/cheese/potato dish, and mention Japan By Food. Love your videos, and enjoyed Satoru's take on salaryman life. A couple of decades ago, I worked for a major Japanese company, and I knew that when I traveled to Japan, I would have to struggle to fight off jet lag -- while out drinking with company staff from the U.S. and Japan first night in Japan. But it was so much fun. Love the country, the people, the culture... and your adorable and oh-so-enjoyable videos (we've watched you for years, now). Dig in!
This guy is good, he prepared his stuffs thoroughly.
Andy's in Yurakucho is such a relaxed place and those gyoza wings were amazing!!! Stopped by there in 2019 during the Rugby World Cup and had a blast talking Rugby with the main man himself Andy.
We loved it!
Satoru-san. is a cool guy to talk to about being a salaryman. I was in awe of listening to him discuss about the culture of a salaryman. Thanks for the video Shizuka and kanpai!🍻
Besides your delightful personality, the thing I enjoyed most about this video is that you were able to walk unassisted in a straight line on the way to the third round 😂
Shizuka's got skillsss!
And in heels! 😉😛
Is great to see him again,
Last was with Sunny now with her,
The social community is huge.
Great guy and great host
Excellent description box which I wish more Tubers would be. Great video too. I just Subscribed!!!
Thanks for the sub!
Ive been to Japan many times and Japan loves to drink after work .. but during work they are the most hardworking people i have seen. They worked long hours and do whatever it takes to complete the job.
looks really fun - I learnt about I zakaya meaning - nice one
Thanks!! Learnt a lot from this episode! Satoru-san is definitely a great drinking buddy!!
I enjoyed watching it. Will definitely try it in Tokyo on a weekday.
I could watch eating with Satoru on a regular basis.
Amazing smile! What a perfect video that is both educational and entertaining!!!!
My kind of night out, beer and wings...
Thank you for the great episode, the atmosphere in those smaller places seemed amazing.
Thanks for the information! This is so fun to watch and yet hungry at the same time 😆
One of the best videos about japanese culture and food I ve ever seen and believe me I've seen a lot of them!
I am surprised how good Satoru english is.. JOZU!!
Keep doing the Kampai, I'm sat here drinking your health each time !!
Great video. All the different foods and drinks. Saturo is a cool dude. The young ladies' voice would drive me nuts by the end of the night tho :)
I love this channel, it is so good. Makes me wanted to visit Japan soon :)
Great additional context on salaryman life! Thank you. Is Satoru retired?
I first saw Satoru on Sonnys channel! Im glad to see he's still doing well! Great video!
Helluva show! So appreciated. Info alone spewed by the gentle man is amazing. Cheers! Kam-pay!
good show !
Excellent video. We are first time visiting Japan in 2024 and staying at Tokyo station. We realised very close walking distance from Tokyo station so even better!!!
It's really cool to see nice people in Japan especially towards someone who isn't fully Japanese I know when I was there I had some struggles
I really like those little places! The food and drinks all looked amazing!
They were so nice!
This video alone has inspired me to check out hotels near Shimbashi and Yurakucho for my trip in 2024. Looks like good night dining/drinking options walkable from any hotel, plus easy train access to anywhere else in the city.
One of the best episodes ever! You broke the typical usual routine. Loved it. 😊
Yes, I really love this episode.
I appreciate the salaryman's good English very much.
14:25 Shizuka and the poster girl look same!
Very informative video
Glad you think so!
New sub here!
Love your channel and what an interesting concept for the video. Thanks to your channel, I truly can’t wait for my first visit to Japan next month.
Great, great video! Would love to experience a night like this!
Learned something new again! Awesome!
Love your content!! His English is very good lol, also I love his history lesson, and I didn’t know. Salaryman was a thing 😂😂
Love the channel, makes me want to travel to Japan to try it for myself :) yum
Please come!
Was in Japan in may and this wonderful video made me want to get back there ASAP
I quite liked the "having a nap on the Yamanote Line/loop" idea, I'm going to have to try it... 😎
Thanks for the episode, evocative+informative 🙏
I'm an American and did two corporate relationships with the Japanese.
I've heard about the salarymen of Japan, but never observed in their natural habitat
I was mis-informed; I thought they went drinking everyday
I was a guest in Odawara about 16 years ago, but did not go out with Salarymen
I enjoyed your video
Odawara is a smaller town. Also they don't go drinking everyday. It's usually salaryman of the bigger companies that go drinking.
Some of these employees receive monthly allowance that can be used for relationship building drinking activities.
Drinking isn't cheap and salaryman doesn't get paid a lot. So cost is a consideration.
Nice video!! Always quality content✨
A salary man in Japan has always something to teach. Great video 👏👏👏
So true!
Very fun video. Makes me want to hang out with you all. How about an evening with a Hawaiian Musician named Ian Shiroma? Should be fun.
This is really fun, always wondered what salarymen were doing after work, esp when you see them all the time on trains, or walking around looking tired.
You will most likely find them in izakayas:D
Thank you for my scene in Motsu Nikomi !!
Walk by places like these but was always intimidated. A food tour is a great entry
Please check out our salaryman tours on byFood.com!
Very educational, thanks .
Great video concept, the first Ive seen of this.
Glad to hear it!
Wow! Satoru hosted Sonny Side on BEFRS a few years back. He’s a great guy!
He was super fun to hang out with!
Always find it hard to navigate Tokyo but glad to find this video with your recommendations! Shall visit them on my next business trip!
Love these series; keep up the good work Shizuka! :)
Glad you like them!
I really appreciate and enjoy your work
Thank you so much 😀
Nice and educational episode!
yay!
he speaks very good English with almost unnoticeable accent. cool cool cool!
You guys need to do this tours so others can also experience your adventures!!
Working on it!
I am enjoying this episode. The food your eating in the Izakaya are the kind of food that I want to eat.
It was impeccable!
I liked everything about this video. The locations, the people (Shizuka is FUN, beautiful, the best), and Satoru-san was great too, very helpful and a fun guy to hang out with I'm sure. I have had a few random drinking nights under those train tracks ... miss that.
Wow! We really appreciate that!
Came here from BEFRS a few years ago and wow, this channel has grown. Congrats!