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, lifespan and…classical music!?

Check out this Japan Today article written by JI Core 50 member Vicki L. Beyer to learn about wagyu from snowy Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, which has a centuries-long history of raising cattle.

JI Core 50 member and popular YouTuber of the ONLY in JAPAN channel, John Daub, also created an episode all about Yonezawa gyu, from raising the cattle to grading the meat.

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JI Core 50 member and popular YouTuber of the ONLY in JAPAN channel, John Daub, gives the world an exclusive inside look at how the JR EAST Environment Access (JEA) cleaning staff keeps JR Ueno Station absolutely spotless every single day. From the JEA team’s morning meeting, to train track work, and cleaning the trains, vending machines, as well as toilets, witness the day-in-the-life of the heroes who keep the people of Japan’s everyday commute safe, reliable and comfortable. 

Check out the video below, and subscribe to the ONLY in JAPAN channel for more!

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Although the northeastern Tohoku region is full of incredible cuisine, culture and community, it is still relatively undiscovered by international visitors. Check out John’s livestreams for an exclusive look into a side of Japan that you may not have even imagined.

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• Japanese Train Ice Bridge Crossing | JR Tadami Line
• Japan’s Hawaiian Resort Experience
• Japanese Wagyu Beef BBQ | Aomori Yakiniku Grill
• Japanese Winter Cuisine Ginger Miso Oden

Travel across Tohoku affordably with the JR EAST PASS!

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From wanko soba and cold reimen noodles to miso milk curry ramen, check out the video below and step into the vast, flavorful world of Japanese noodles!

Stay tuned until the end of the video and learn all about the Michinoku trail from JI team member Chiara Terzuolo, which is an incredible hike that hugs the Pacific coast of Tohoku.

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But you might wonder…Which one should you choose? What are the kinds of ingredients you’ll find in an ekiben?

In this ultimate Ekiben adventure, popular YouTuber and JI Core 50 John Daub will take you on the special Tohoku Destination Campaign Fukkou Shinkansen (more on this below), all the way from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori station, while introducing  7 gourmet ekiben, including those that feature delicacies like uni sea urchin and ikura salmon roe.

Check out the video below!

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★ Also, check out John’s recent livestream where he looks back on his trip on the Tohoku Destination Campaign Fukkou train. This livestream was shot at the Japan Rail Cafe in Tokyo station, where you can stop by for lunch or coffee before your ride, purchase tickets or great souvenirs, and more! –  Tokyo Station to Tohoku on the Shinkansen | Live at Japan Rail Café

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~ The Tohoku Destination Campaign – 10 Years Since ~

It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake devastated much of the Tohoku region, located in the northeastern portion of Japan’s mainland. As a way to help assist in the region’s recovery, one of our partners, East Japan Railway Company, has begun the Tohoku Destination Campaign since April, which will last until September 30. Why not take this opportunity to travel to Tohoku and discover its beauty?

★ Tohoku Destination Campaign Official Website

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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 Japanese Camellias, pieces of fresh squid meticulously designed into rabbit shapes, cuts of salmon twirled to look like petals of a blossom, and many more!

What is the history of saiku sushi? How is it made? Does it taste different from regular sushi?

Learn all about this new type of sushi in popular YouTuber, John Daub‘s new episode on his ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub channel below:

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John also experiences the exact patterns of the Great East Japan Earthquake through the simulator, which devastated the Tohoku region in the north of Japan, especially with its ensuing tsunami. John shares some of his reflections and thoughts as we pass the 10th-year mark since the earthquake hit the country.

Check out John’s new episode below:

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