Day in the Life of a Japanese All-Night Izakaya Restaurant Worker

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2023
  • This is a Day in the Life of a Japanese All Night Izakaya Drinking Restaurant Worker in Tokyo Japan. In Japan she is called an Okami, the head lady in charge of the restaurant, in this case a Japanese Izakaya. This is the typical day of a Japanese night worker or a Japanese person who works all night at an all-night restaurant in Tokyo. She works at Ginza Karin, an all-night Izakaya restaurant that offers traditional home-style Japanese cuisine with a wide selection of alcohol in one the most opulent areas of Tokyo, Ginza. She built this shop from nothing and now she’s serves as the Okami. The early-shift workers start the prep beforehand, just in time so she can check the dishes when she arrives, ensuring that each dish created meet the high quality standards she’s put in place. Her restaurant is located in the heart of the Ginza 7 chome / 8 chome district, renowned for its abundance of Japanese hostess clubs, with many of the hostesses in the area either wearing dresses or Kimonos just like Yuka. The Izakaya serves Obanzai, which are everyday Japanese side dishes made with seasonal ingredients, originating from traditional Kyoto-style home cooking. The dishes are usually served in large bowls lined up on the shop’s countertop for customers to able to see and choose. We follow her from her morning routine all the way until the end of her work night.
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  • @PaolofromTOKYO
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    • @bouncingquarks6037
      @bouncingquarks6037 5 місяців тому +1

      Your intro music is really good!

    • @paolamartinez4024
      @paolamartinez4024 5 місяців тому

      Cuando subirán videos en español?

    • @raulchambi4496
      @raulchambi4496 5 місяців тому

      subiras videos en español?

    • @worldindia9259
      @worldindia9259 5 місяців тому

      Try to make a day in the life of a Japanese Police Officer

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 4 місяці тому +1

      I saw “Izakaya” as “Yakuza” in the title 😂so, where is the episode about a day of a yakuza member?😂

  • @monkey220ms
    @monkey220ms 5 місяців тому +5095

    Wow, her job seems like a lot of work. Not only running the business but having to interact and entertain so many people. She’s killing it, no wonder she’s so successful!! Wish I knew about this place when I was in Tokyo

    • @southcoastinventors6583
      @southcoastinventors6583 5 місяців тому +134

      Man I hope they will be able grow entire livers in the future because she is probably going to need one

    • @dim6066
      @dim6066 5 місяців тому +13

      PogU

    • @locusstandi8329
      @locusstandi8329 5 місяців тому +34

      @@southcoastinventors6583 LOL Japanese do full body check up every year. If anything was wrong with her liver or other organs they would have told her. Also it's not that easy to suffer from Cirhossis. Liver regenerates itself every few years unless you have cirhossis or some severe health condition.

    • @southcoastinventors6583
      @southcoastinventors6583 5 місяців тому

      @@locusstandi8329 Fun Police Activate

    • @NinetyFourGrown96797
      @NinetyFourGrown96797 5 місяців тому +10

      Couldn’t have said it better she’s amazing

  • @atari_rx
    @atari_rx 5 місяців тому +1917

    She is a prime example of a strong, confident, well liked and respected by her peers restaurant owner. All the employees seem to enjoy working with her and it shows through the passion and hard work they put into making that restaurant a success. I really loved this episode showcasing a strong Japanese woman.

    • @CRANEREVIEWS
      @CRANEREVIEWS 5 місяців тому +28

      Overworked, single and an alcoholic? Sad example :(

    • @srljedi6790
      @srljedi6790 5 місяців тому +61

      @CRANEREVIEWS don’t talk about yourself like that. Have a little more confidence

    • @CRANEREVIEWS
      @CRANEREVIEWS 5 місяців тому +2

      @@srljedi6790 Haha, so funny and original, but actually watching the video:
      End of work at 4-5 AM (30 min to get to home after), go to sleep at 6-7 AM, wake up at 12 (so just 5-6 hours of sleep), go to work at 2.
      Administrative work, getting a haircut/styling.
      Drink before customers arrive, non stop entertaining them throughout the night with god knows how many drinks. And having to do that daily. Blimey!
      (oh and she is still teaching too, start of the video mentions eating leftovers from her cooking class)
      Is she overworked? Yes, unless you think that her workload is not.
      Is she single? Yes, mentioned in the video.
      Is she an alcoholic? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism would say yes.
      Is she strong and cool? Yes, but glorifying such a lifestyle is just wrong.
      Hence why it’s a “sad” rather than “prime” example

    • @lalkesavanplankil219
      @lalkesavanplankil219 5 місяців тому +22

      @@CRANEREVIEWS She might actually prefer this lifestyle...and lets not forget this is her passion.

    • @GG-kc6ie
      @GG-kc6ie 5 місяців тому

      ​@@CRANEREVIEWS​well aren't you the life of the party. What a sad obnoxious prick you are.

  • @dennanisny
    @dennanisny 4 місяці тому +532

    Thanks so much for recommending this restaurant! I actually visited and had such a great time there. I really loved all the dishes and drinks there, especially the traditional obanzai.
    Yuka was super nice. When she knew that I became aware of her store throughout your video, she was very happy and said that there have been other customers like me recently as well. Yuka agreed to take a photo with us when we left the store and waited for us as we walked away.

    • @plumbst
      @plumbst 3 місяці тому +28

      Same here. The potato salad and carrots are so good. Hopefully if I go again I can catch a karaoke session.

    • @AJD7233
      @AJD7233 3 місяці тому +9

      Omg this is amazing love it! 🤭😊🥰

    • @TTJY97
      @TTJY97 4 дні тому

      That's such a relief to hear! I had some concerns that some places in Japan might not be welcoming to foreigners, so it's great to know this isn't the case. I can't wait to visit now!

  • @hubbadubba6063
    @hubbadubba6063 5 місяців тому +626

    Wow, I gotta say, that’s an overachiever right there. Someone who loves what she does and is constantly pushing herself forward. First a nutritionist, then cooking sensei, then business owner in the food business, one of the toughest industries to be successful and one where you certainly fail if you don’t work hard. You can see how successful she is when most of her restaurant employees are actually her former students. Congratulations to her.

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman 5 місяців тому +2069

    She is one of the happiest restaurant owners I've ever seen! Her staff sure know how to smile too! Upscale dining in Japan, wow.

    • @bobfaroAXD
      @bobfaroAXD 5 місяців тому +17

      Her positivity is beaming

    • @wackychicken
      @wackychicken 5 місяців тому +32

      It seems fake to me

    • @missplainjane3905
      @missplainjane3905 5 місяців тому +4

      @@wackychicken
      How

    • @queenie2668
      @queenie2668 5 місяців тому +36

      It's necessary to smile and be attentive in all hospitality service in Japan.

    • @MrYsosad
      @MrYsosad 5 місяців тому +10

      @@queenie2668 like everywhere in the world basically...

  • @samurye6186
    @samurye6186 5 місяців тому +1466

    The most impressive part is how she manages to drink throughout the whole service with her guests and still work at the highest standard, I would be passed out by 11 pm!

    • @PonkazArt
      @PonkazArt 5 місяців тому +63

      Like almost EVERYDAY😂 And i’m curious how japanese laws are agains beeing considered ”drunk at work”. Just curious 🤔 😃 Since the operate stuff like stoves and knives. Does anyone know?

    • @celinevanruyskensvelde7448
      @celinevanruyskensvelde7448 5 місяців тому +36

      I was honestly wondering the same thing. I would have had liver failure already after one week

    • @sammiller6631
      @sammiller6631 5 місяців тому +5

      @@celinevanruyskensvelde7448 Your liver would acclimate

    • @riotsquadgaming7460
      @riotsquadgaming7460 5 місяців тому

      yeah, it'll get used to the intake but binge drinking at work more than once a week over a period of decades is gonna do some damage to you@@sammiller6631

    • @biziluxgames8924
      @biziluxgames8924 5 місяців тому +93

      she is an alcoholic... a functioning one. but still. an alcoholic. of course it depends how much she really drinks per day. but it can't be good for you to drink every day

  • @-t96
    @-t96 5 місяців тому +239

    This is one of my favorite episodes! Yuka is so elegant and determined. She seems like a very good boss and business owner, taking care of her cilents and employees with grace and comfort. The atmosphere looked so fun, and it seemed like everyone in there was having a wonderful time. Perfect representation of a successful restaurant owner.

  • @ripbeckberlynn8376
    @ripbeckberlynn8376 5 місяців тому +126

    As someone who is socially awkward, women like this amaze me! To be able to make people comfortable, happy, relaxed, while still being a boss and managing a very successful business... I can't even imagine. All while also dressing in traditional clothing everyday, doing calligraphy, cooking, etc. She's so impressive and cool!

  • @themrgumbatron
    @themrgumbatron 5 місяців тому +505

    Her positive energy is infectious and seems like she looks after all her staff and customers well.

  • @GentleFD25
    @GentleFD25 5 місяців тому +733

    aww, even though this is an "establishment of the night" the vibe is so cute, all the staff seem like great friends and a great team. Plus it's so admirable seeing Yuka run her own business, all while wearing a Kimono! Also the way she carries herself and how she interacts with her customers is so friendly and humbling, really inspiring :')

    • @duncanmcewan1049
      @duncanmcewan1049 5 місяців тому +15

      Totally agree. I would absolutely go to a restaurant like this, despite not drinking alcohol. Good food and friendly staff/customers would make an amazing night.

    • @bobbritch9555
      @bobbritch9555 5 місяців тому +1

      always cool to see people follow their passion. love the traditional Komodo

    • @RandomUserX99
      @RandomUserX99 5 місяців тому +17

      this is not what you think of as adult-only place, this is just a place where people gather for food and drink, not your typical western bar. There are places like that in Japan but they have a different name like Snack Bars where people do goes to mama-san and flurt.

    • @brianflynn5355
      @brianflynn5355 5 місяців тому +1

      @@bobbritch9555 Komodo? 🤣

    • @clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920
      @clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920 2 місяці тому

      It seems more like pub than a bar.

  • @TigersEyexo
    @TigersEyexo 5 місяців тому +175

    Yuka is so amazing!!! I met her in New York years ago and when friends of mine visited Japan she was so kind to meet us, show us around, and even show us how to make delicious vegan snacks. I wish her so much success and happiness! (not that she needs the wishes though, you can see she is very smart and capable - she really shines in the video 🌟)

  • @aibadotcom
    @aibadotcom 4 місяці тому +98

    I think the title should be renamed as "Day in the Life of a Japanese All-Night Izakaya Restaurant Owner".
    It's really inspiring how she used her passion for cooking to develop her career and eventually even opened her own izakaya.

    • @Corinnebear07
      @Corinnebear07 4 місяці тому +1

      that is the name of the video unless he renamed it thanks to your comment, what was it before?

    • @aibadotcom
      @aibadotcom 4 місяці тому +11

      @@Corinnebear07 He didn’t rename it. It still says Restaurant Worker. If you watch the video, I don’t think the person featured here should be considered a restaurant worker because she owns the business. It’s an interesting video but I don’t think it shows the life of a normal restaurant worker.

    • @WesFanMan
      @WesFanMan 3 місяці тому +1

      I agree. I was confused at first. It took me some time to realize she was the owner.

    • @MintakaSaiph
      @MintakaSaiph 22 дні тому

      My thoughts exactly. If she’s not the owner then she’s the manager at least.

  • @doublej5171
    @doublej5171 5 місяців тому +722

    Been waiting for another Day in the Life Video! Obviously scheduling, filming and editing on top family life is time consuming so thanks for all the hard work!

    • @ib1004
      @ib1004 5 місяців тому +3

      fr man

    • @dn3043
      @dn3043 5 місяців тому

      why you dont thank all the real hard workers with imporant jobs that earn 10% what he becomes for doing useless stuff?

    • @ib1004
      @ib1004 5 місяців тому +9

      @@dn3043 Tf are you talking about

    • @asdfghjklvhon6195
      @asdfghjklvhon6195 5 місяців тому

      @@dn3043 what a sad pathetic loser

  • @senguptasthiti
    @senguptasthiti 5 місяців тому +279

    Wow! This has to be my fav Day in a Life episode. Love Yuka-san’s energy, positivity, determination, single-handedly managing her business, interacting with her customers, engaging with her staff, working non-stop all night, earning well to pay rent, salaries to her staff to owning her home in Tokyo and carrying everything with her beautiful smile. Gorgeous! 🫶🏼

    • @BeardedDanishViking
      @BeardedDanishViking 5 місяців тому +10

      Paolo mentioned that she owns her home, she doesn't rent it. Which is even more impressive, considering the location.

  • @vamosnippon
    @vamosnippon 5 місяців тому +61

    You know this is no ordinary mom and pop shop! So much elegance and class just by looking at her. Also the location of this restaurant in dead center of Ginza means it’s one hell of a restaurant to be there! Kyoto dishes are lightly flavored compared and has such delicate taste so I can tell it’s no ordinary Izakaya. I came back to the U.S. after a week in Kyoto and I realized how much sodium is used and how vibrant American food is since my palate got so used to the delicate flavors of Kyoto. I couldn’t use ketchup or salsa at first since it was way too strong of a flavor.

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 5 місяців тому +59

    That restaurant is its own vibe. If I'm ever in Japan I'd love to visit. She's a fantastic host, but also equally a solid entrepreneur. Thanks again, Paolo. Really great feature -- you captured the energy of the place.

  • @superduder
    @superduder 5 місяців тому +340

    What a beautiful video. The standard the young woman has set for herself. The upholding of tradition, the determination, the excellent attitude. Great profile Paolo. This is excellence.

  • @Patterrz
    @Patterrz 5 місяців тому +22

    With the hair, makeup and Kimono just getting ready for work everyday is a massive effort. Nevermind actually running the business, very impressive

  • @nettao2122
    @nettao2122 5 місяців тому +32

    it definetly seems like she got herself into the perfect line of work for her personality! she looks like she has so much fun and enjoys being around all of the customers and returners. AND on top of that she already has her own "large" apt in the heart of the city. shes a boss woman for real!!!

  • @kuraikaoru
    @kuraikaoru 5 місяців тому +126

    Ok but I LOVE how everything about this lady screams CLASS. 😍 Love to see a woman in a leadership position, thriving and empowering others. I'm her fan now.

  • @Kittenball
    @Kittenball 5 місяців тому +145

    I think this is one of my favorite Day in the Life yet! I've never seen this type of izakaya before, and it's so interesting to see different parts of the culture. Not to mention Yuka-san is so charismatic and her kimono are gorgeous! Thank you for another great video, Paolo!

  • @GIChiyo
    @GIChiyo 5 місяців тому +48

    I love that her place is so refined and not a cloud of cigarette smoke like most izakaya
    This is one I would love to go to, and all her kimono were so beautiful!!!!!!

  • @wakamejuice4731
    @wakamejuice4731 Місяць тому +2

    日本人だけどこの動画を見て日本を学んでる😂私はまだ16歳なので知らないことが多いけど、日本が素晴らしい国だと誇りに思っています!

  • @mx9871
    @mx9871 5 місяців тому +27

    She is so hard working, and her enthusiasm was infectious.

  • @angusmerriweather1589
    @angusmerriweather1589 5 місяців тому +190

    Your Day in the Life series of video's are some one of my favorite videos on UA-cam to watch, as they show how interesting work culture and life in Japan truly is and can be. Great work again Paolo.

    • @Fernwehklicker
      @Fernwehklicker 5 місяців тому +4

      Agree

    • @Zuxicovp1
      @Zuxicovp1 5 місяців тому +1

      I’m not a subscriber, but I always tune in for these videos. Always a treat!

    • @dn3043
      @dn3043 5 місяців тому

      why you dont thank all the real hard workers with imporant jobs that earn 10% what he becomes for doing useless stuff?

    • @angusmerriweather1589
      @angusmerriweather1589 5 місяців тому

      @@dn3043 What real hard workers? He does videos bringing exposure to everyday life in Japan. Why would you complain about something so stupid?

    • @dn3043
      @dn3043 5 місяців тому

      @@angusmerriweather1589 go thank the nurses, doctors, cleaners, construction workers instead of a stupid youtuber. no wonder you dont get it.

  • @hokshii
    @hokshii 5 місяців тому +81

    absolutely adore this community she's built and the comfortable atmosphere she's created with her restaurant! all the hard work shows in everyone's easygoing smiles and singing haha

    • @Steven-tl8fs
      @Steven-tl8fs 5 місяців тому +1

      Hard work? The customers are drunks so of course they are smiling and singing, even the workers are buzzed. This is every bar in japan.

  • @MarkkuHanninen
    @MarkkuHanninen 5 місяців тому +8

    I’m always amazed how hard working japanese people are. This lady has created many businesses and seems to have endless energy.

  • @joeycook1400
    @joeycook1400 5 місяців тому +29

    This was such a fun video to watch! Yuka’s smile and attitude is contagious.

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 5 місяців тому +111

    Dang no wonder why she is never in the red, she works insanely hard! Her attitude though and lifestyle is honestly fascinating! I love how she even structures her meals around what's well rounded for her health and she takes attention to detail serious. This might be one of my favorite episodes, what a cool look into a different type of job. I was a bit shocked she woke up at noon. I used to work graveyards shifts myself but that's a rough schedule.

  • @lucyandbutch1769
    @lucyandbutch1769 5 місяців тому +93

    She’s such an inspiration, she works so hard for everything and you can see in her face and smile that she is absolutely loving what she does :)

  • @MyrrdinWylltEmrys
    @MyrrdinWylltEmrys 5 місяців тому +19

    Loving her Charisma. She was meant for this. I wish she succeeds further and further in life.
    This is my top 10 day in the life episode. Loved it.

  • @Sarah-lt1ox
    @Sarah-lt1ox 5 місяців тому +18

    This made me so embarrassed I’m 27 and unemployed also single and idk what to do with my life but this woman has it all together 😭 I’m proud of her honestly!! 💓

    • @moonchild708
      @moonchild708 Місяць тому +1

      it's okay! we all go at our own pace. i'm 23 and just starting to get my life together. you will get there one day 🩷.

  • @SarelBezuidenhout
    @SarelBezuidenhout 5 місяців тому +48

    I cannot imagine getting so little sleep. Its seems that in Japan its quite common to sleep five hours or less every day. this sounds really tough. I have a lot of respect for Japanese people!

  • @guinnevereschronicles2225
    @guinnevereschronicles2225 5 місяців тому +40

    This video along with Moe and Sutan’s day in the life video has to be my favorite in the series so far. They portray the traditional Japanese culture so beautifully, and I adore the kimono’s

    • @krell2130
      @krell2130 5 місяців тому +1

      Yep! Have you seen the one about Day In Life Japanese Casino worker with Kento? Another really terrific person doing a splendid job!

  • @sass2836
    @sass2836 5 місяців тому +17

    Yuka is incredible! Her izakaya is wonderful. It's impressive she's not only being an amazing chef, but so charismatic and personable at work as well.

  • @Zanji1234
    @Zanji1234 5 місяців тому +33

    you really could see and feel that she is not only doing it "for work and earning money" but she really likes it and loves what she is doing and this pure energy also kinda pushes her staff :-D and the customers feel that as well

  • @CheMC23
    @CheMC23 5 місяців тому +39

    Yuka-san is such a wonderful, passionate person! She deserves all the success with how consistently hard she works. More power to her, her staff, and her customers ❤

  • @cosc137
    @cosc137 5 місяців тому +12

    Yuka makes me think of Michiba Rokusaburo. Quietly exuding tradition, attention to detail, and pursuit of excellence. Traits of a modest legend.

  • @RogueMusicFreak
    @RogueMusicFreak 4 місяці тому +11

    I would like to thank you for making these videos. They not only show a glimse of how Japanese lifestyle is, but you have showed many places to go that are not "tourist traps", giving us the real deal with food and entertainment and anywhere else one can visit properly while visiting Japan. Keep up the great work.

  • @mattewspalacios5542
    @mattewspalacios5542 5 місяців тому +14

    Something I really find cool about Japanese culture (well, what I've learned watching Paolo's videos 😅) is that small business owners are always committed to customer service, they are very kind and so respectful, which is very different from my culture (I'm from Latin America, specifically I live in Colombia) where small business owners (not all of them, but a great amount of them) are quite rude to customers and very lazy, like they don't care about their businesses, they are just worried for their wallets and bad paying to their employees. Great videos Paolo, always waiting for more content

  • @ben-taobeneton3945
    @ben-taobeneton3945 5 місяців тому +11

    I have experience working in hospitality for 10 years and I will say from experience, finding such places is rarae and once you do. They are a real gem of a place. Man, I remember such a place. I couldn't stop working there. The energy there was magical! Augh...this brings back memories. 🥲
    Also, this place looks like a very chill place for the Japanese to open up. Rarely I get to see them be this 'wild'. Huh...interesting.

  • @johnsonrepp
    @johnsonrepp 5 місяців тому +9

    Dang Yuka is a boss. She has a no nonsense yet personable aura.

  • @moonchi7
    @moonchi7 5 місяців тому +8

    I'm so happy to see a successful and fulfilled businesswoman thriving!! She is such an inspiration and her izakaya seems awesome, I wanna go once I travel to Japan next year!

  • @ShesooBreezy
    @ShesooBreezy 5 місяців тому +52

    I love how confident Yuka is. I feel her opening up her own restaurant in Ginza people will discourage her or attempt to dissuade her from doing it. But she believes in herself. I love this. Japan has so much culture. 😃😃

  • @watashiyo8523
    @watashiyo8523 5 місяців тому +9

    I loved to see a businesswoman working, she takes care of everything and are nice with customers. Kudos to her! the place seems like a very fun place to spend the night.

  • @kosmohs
    @kosmohs 5 місяців тому +16

    Wow! What a woman! It’s true how either you’re married to a person or your job. In her case, her business. Mid 30 and still going strong.

  • @hijabigirl18
    @hijabigirl18 5 місяців тому +5

    She seems so friendly. The staffs and customers interaction makes me so happy. I wish other countries have staff who will be friendly like this

  • @TheIrishAmish
    @TheIrishAmish 3 дні тому +1

    She’s so charming! She makes her staff and customers life better!

  • @xGravesyte
    @xGravesyte 5 місяців тому +12

    Wow, how amazing for her to achieve her dreams and make a name for herself! Love the atmosphere she upholds in her Izakaya. Very friendly and comforting. Congrats to her and her business. I wish her all of the success! Thanks Paolo for another great day in the life!

  • @dastels
    @dastels 5 місяців тому +9

    My favourite videos you do are the "day in the life" and "behind the counter" series. This was a 2-in-1! Excellent!

  • @angelescamilla5687
    @angelescamilla5687 4 місяці тому +3

    We need more content like this!!! I watched this with pure joy, love the positive energy and the daily life of their jobs. 👍🏼

  • @madisonbyler6815
    @madisonbyler6815 5 місяців тому +4

    I found the short version of this video on Facebook and loved it so much I went to look for your UA-cam. I was THRILLED to see it had a longer extended version. Thank you for your time making this content, it makes my heart so happy to be able to 'visit' this place I can't get to.

  • @middleearthtroll6183
    @middleearthtroll6183 5 місяців тому +29

    I love how the Japanese puts a lot of pride in anything and everything they do. Prfoessionally and personally, what a great culture.

  • @yuialde9821
    @yuialde9821 5 місяців тому +30

    I’m so inspired by her work ethic! Everything is throughly thought out and that perfection in details show she really cares about her customers from her heart. Thou tremendous work load for one person!! I wish her all the best❤

  • @bigbro05
    @bigbro05 5 місяців тому +10

    Finally get to see inside a real "late night" restaurant. This is so great the atmosphere is excellent. No one would feel lonely walking into this place.

  • @Tahlmorra
    @Tahlmorra 5 місяців тому +2

    These day in the life videos make my day! Thank you for your passion and kindness and showing us these places in an informative and respectful way.

  • @charlieheckman
    @charlieheckman 5 місяців тому +6

    Out of all of the day in the life video's you have done, this by far happens to be my personal favorite one yet. I just loved how community oriented this izakaya truly is and I can't wait to step foot on it one day, and if I do, I hope to gift this wonderful staff a bit of Spotted Cow beer from Wisconsin.

  • @sedd1234
    @sedd1234 5 місяців тому +15

    She puts in so much effort before her official work actually starts. It's a lot and you can tell she really cares about what she does.

  • @AudioJellyfish
    @AudioJellyfish 5 місяців тому +8

    I'm forever jealous of Japan and it's amazing culture. I get to visit Japan for 2 weeks per year and it is never enough.

  • @ThisIsTedWhoRU
    @ThisIsTedWhoRU 5 місяців тому +4

    Yuka is so awesome I love how positive she is, very hardworking but also has a lot of fun doing so

  • @kazazism
    @kazazism 5 місяців тому +19

    This is probably my favorite Day in the Life video! Her business acumen seems extremely accurate adding that to her people skills, perfect mix for entrepreneurship.

  • @ZapDog43
    @ZapDog43 5 місяців тому +3

    Went to Japan last year. I am 62 and "hit" a lot of places like this. I am so amazed by Japanese culture. Just the best! I think I will split all my time between the states, Mexico and Japan. You get the best of everything...a bit of the EU too. Great vid! Thank you

  • @0909Hc0909
    @0909Hc0909 5 місяців тому +8

    She walked so confident, what a amazing woman to look for

  • @ericae.6547
    @ericae.6547 5 місяців тому +1

    Love these day-in-the-life videos. They show me things about Japanese culture I had no idea about, and they're really cozy and soothing somehow lol. Please keep doing them.

  • @dominantgaming6838
    @dominantgaming6838 5 місяців тому +32

    I wish we had something like that in the UK, it seems just an all-around fun atmosphere :D

  • @TheLinKrust
    @TheLinKrust 5 місяців тому +9

    I love this video ~ wonderful to see such a successful business woman and how much her guests appreciate her service ❤

  • @michasidoruk1109
    @michasidoruk1109 5 місяців тому +4

    She must have some ancestors from Poland :) drink with customers all evening and keep a clear mind, bravo! The coolest thing about this restaurant is that it gives the impression that it was a party organized by friends in their own apartment. Everyone is having a great time, the owner joins in the fun instead of standing there with a sad face and tapping her foot when they leave. I would like to have such a place near my place of work or residence.

  • @basiliskr3946
    @basiliskr3946 5 місяців тому +8

    What an amazing lady! She has both discipline and charisma and it was honestly a delight seeing her and her staff work.
    The restaurant reminds me of tapas restaurants from Spain. Like here, they serve multiple small dishes and are paired with alcohol, usually sangria. If I'm ever in Japan again, I'd love to go to one of these restaurants. Last time I went, I was too young to drink 😆.

  • @BlueBannette
    @BlueBannette 5 місяців тому +8

    Yuka is a real one. I wish her the best on all her endeavors~

  • @akim2154
    @akim2154 5 місяців тому +22

    As an introvert, I don’t even want to talk to some of my coworkers.😅 I definitely wouldn’t be able to do this job! How exhausting, but good for her for opening her own business and running her own izakaya! 👏

  • @figtoast4412
    @figtoast4412 5 місяців тому +13

    PAOLA PLS never stop doing these day in the life series🎉 every now and then i always check your account to see if theres a new one🙏🙏

    • @meilina3475
      @meilina3475 4 місяці тому

      His name is actually PAOLO... Paola is a woman's name in most countries

  • @bawili
    @bawili 4 місяці тому +5

    Wow! I loved this one. Yuka is so graceful & so hardworking! Wishing her more & more success.

  • @jbb2009
    @jbb2009 5 місяців тому +7

    Good way to start the Weekend, Day in the Life!

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan 5 місяців тому +15

    Classy joint! We don’t have anything that nice where I live in rural/small-town Japan. Plus…nothing open past midnight. (Yay, Mie nightlife! 😆)
    I wonder what beer they were serving… I’m guessing Ebisu?

    • @DoctorEbot
      @DoctorEbot 5 місяців тому +2

      So, Ebisu is what classy izakayas serve?

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan 5 місяців тому +1

      @@DoctorEbot Where I live, at least. Of course, I’m happier to find draft beer or something local. I’m sure that’s more of a thing in the Tokyo area.

  • @jaybiffle5183
    @jaybiffle5183 5 місяців тому +2

    This was awesome to see! The energy and atmosphere of the staff and customers is so chill and fun. I'd love to go experience that for myself

  • @Liliann31
    @Liliann31 5 місяців тому +2

    Yuka is such a strong, classy, intelligent and hard working woman. Really admire her. She is so well rounded in all areas

  • @aa1lop459
    @aa1lop459 5 місяців тому +14

    Wow, that is a tonne of work man. She literally does everything. How does she even manage?
    Great episode by the way. So lively and I have never seen this side of Japan night life despite being to Tokyo so many times. Will want to explore this scene the next time I visit!

  • @Tententenoch
    @Tententenoch 5 місяців тому +3

    She seems so powerful and composed it’s really impressive

  • @nsf96791
    @nsf96791 2 місяці тому +1

    Good food, good atmosphere, good people, good fun will make for a successful business. Everyone seem to be enjoying themselves so much. Employees seem to enjoy working there too. Great video!

  • @olslimy6428
    @olslimy6428 5 місяців тому +5

    Damn, this Izakaya is pretty fancy (I mean it is Ginza, after all)... the Izakayas I used to frequent are just Japanese pubs where you go get beers and a bunch of fried/grilled stuff (tempuras, yakitori, takoyaki, etc.)

  • @shimi_raikkonen
    @shimi_raikkonen 5 місяців тому +15

    Inspiring to see how she’s built this business, with friends in tow.

  • @catherinehamel7830
    @catherinehamel7830 5 місяців тому +9

    A good way to start the weekend, I love this serie and this episode was so fun to watch. I love the concept of her restaurant it’s so lively and authentic! Can’t wait for the next episode already hahah😁Well done!

  • @dajcomputer6514
    @dajcomputer6514 5 місяців тому

    Love your explanations of cultural differences (such as the gifts over tipping) in each one of your videos. It's always a nice detail of info for the viewer. Thank you for each one of these videos!

  • @ChordOfC
    @ChordOfC 5 місяців тому +1

    This looks like so much fun! Thank you for sticking it out for a long night to make this video. I miss Japan and hope to go back soon.

  • @yudanbi
    @yudanbi 5 місяців тому +9

    This is really well done! I thought it was impressive that you were able to capture the vibe with the camera without disrupting the flow + the interactions of the customers. And it was really interesting to see her life as an izakaya owner. I can only imagine how much she pays in rent!

  • @keilin6654
    @keilin6654 5 місяців тому +3

    Hi from Sydney Australia! My mum dad and I like watching your videos. My mum and dad met eachother when they were both teaching English in Japan for Nova.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video as always Paolo. These Day in the Life videos are so awesome I always look forward to watching them you can really learn a lot about Japanese culture from your videos.

  • @hobbiesforever
    @hobbiesforever 5 місяців тому

    Excellent episode Paulo. Your "Day in the Life" series is what you do best. Your personality and interview style brings out the best in your subjects and subject matter. These are much more interesting and I learn much more from these than from restaurant reviews.

  • @jasonspencer9188
    @jasonspencer9188 5 місяців тому +15

    What a wonderful yet very different style of a restaurant. I'm surprised more people don't want food all night. another good one palo

  • @milli.vlogs_
    @milli.vlogs_ 5 місяців тому +3

    What an inspirational and elegant lady! You can really tell how much her staff love working there too, seems like such a wonderful vibe! 🥰🥰

  • @kelsy9138
    @kelsy9138 3 місяці тому

    I think this is one of my favorite episode of a day in life from Paolo. Simply amazing.

  • @xMrRasec
    @xMrRasec 5 місяців тому

    i love these day in the life videos but this one was special. the way she works and puts everything into it wow

  • @waawaaweewaaaa
    @waawaaweewaaaa 5 місяців тому +4

    This was one of your best episodes yet. Keep it up Paolo!

  • @mikegitonga
    @mikegitonga 4 місяці тому +4

    Hey Paulo, greetings from Kenya. Stumbled into your channel and can't have enough of the videos about Japan. I love Japan and the lovely people. Nice to have an idea about the way of life of my dear students at Native Camp(I go by the name Gitosh). Thanks so much for the lovely perspective. Can't wait to visit Japan God willing some day! Arigato!

  • @Nekokeeb
    @Nekokeeb 2 місяці тому +1

    I salute her. Lover her energy amd hospitality and a hardworker too. She really enjoy it!

  • @allyourgardeningneeds
    @allyourgardeningneeds 5 місяців тому

    This one was truly fascinating. I'm really happy for Yuka, she's a great inspiration!

  • @carolmichell4860
    @carolmichell4860 5 місяців тому +4

    She has a Huffkins bag! 😮
    Huffkins are a small group of tea shops/ restaurants in the Cotswolds area of the UK that use local produce and provide very tasty breakfasts and lunches. The shops also sell lovely preserves and chutneys and biscuits. We always visit to stock up for Christmas 😊

  • @bigmikeobama5314
    @bigmikeobama5314 5 місяців тому +15

    the japanese holding onto their heritage and culture is so beautiful. I hope they always keep it preserved, the entire world would be at a loss if they dont.

  • @mckeifus
    @mckeifus Місяць тому

    This is one of the most extraordinary humans I've ever seen. She's so talented and can do anything and everything! She seems so good with the customers too. Amazing thanks again Paolo!