Find out what makes Japanese wagyu beef world class! (Yonezawa, Yamagata)

Not fish…it’s Japanese wagyu beef! Fatty, tender, and umami-rich…Japanese wagyu beef is one of the world’s most luxurious foods, ranked high among ingredients like black truffles and caviar. But what makes wagyu so special? The secret lies in nutrient-rich fodder, gender, Continue Reading

How do train stations stay so clean in Japan? Find out in YouTuber John Daub’s new ONLY in JAPAN episode! (Ueno, Tokyo)

Despite being the most populated city in the world with over 37 million people (as of 2022), facilities in Tokyo, all the way from restaurants to public toilets, somehow manage to stay clean. While it is easy to think it Continue Reading

Discover hidden Japan with YouTuber John Daub in Fukushima and Aomori!

From exploring Japan’s Hawaiian resort and witnessing a retro train cross the infamous Tadami River Bridge in all of its winter glory in Fukushima, to devouring world-class Japanese wagyu beef and ginger miso hot pot in Aomori, YouTuber John Daub Continue Reading

Learn all about Japanese gourmet ramen & noodles with John Daub! (Live from Japan Rail Cafe in Tokyo station)

Japanese cuisine is no stranger to noodles, and YouTuber John Daub has travelled all across Japan to taste its countless varieties. Brought to you live from the Japan Rail Cafe in Tokyo station, John will introduce some of his most Continue Reading

Join YouTuber John Daub on a Shinkansen ride to Tohoku while discovering the world of Japanese gourmet boxed lunches or “Ekiben”!

Ekiben are Japanese gourmet boxed lunches that are sold at train stations for you to enjoy during your Shinkansen ride. It is a quintessential Japanese experience that you cannot miss if you’re ever here! But you might wonder…Which one should Continue Reading

Explore the world of saiku decorative sushi with YouTuber John Daub on his ONLY in JAPAN channel! (Tokyo)

Did you know that there are actually many styles of sushi? Besides the usual varieties like sashimi, rolls, and nigiri, there is one you have probably never heard of called saiku sushi. These consist of maguro tuna shaped like beautiful Continue Reading

10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake – Check out YouTuber John Daub’s latest episode that explores its lasting impacts, and let us never forget

JI Core 50 member and popular YouTuber John Daub visits the Tokyo Fire Department’s Disaster Life Learning Center in his new episode on his channel, ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub, to learn all about natural disasters in Japan, and Continue Reading