Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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This is behind the counter of a sushi restaurant in Japan that first created the kappa maki sushi, aka cucumber roll. Yahata Zushi opened its doors more than150 years ago and to this day still commands a strong following for its ultra high quality sushi at reasonable prices so I wanted to share this Tokyo hidden secret gem with all of you. This 6th generation family owned sushi restaurant is located in Tokyo's Waseda area and we follow a day in the life of these sushi chefs preparing their shop from the morning. The shop goes to extra lengths to use a chemical-free organic Koshihikari rice sourced directory from their grandparents’ farm in Ibaraki prefecture. It’s not often that a Sushi shop will produce their own rice, but this family places great emphasis on continuing the traditions of their ancestors. They courageously navigated their business through a 150 years of history, enduring both ups and downs. One of the significant challenges was during the war, when sushi was banned altogether by the Japanese government as food supplies were scarce. However, in the post war area, despite the trying time, Yasui san’s father, the 4th generation, invented the now-beloved kappa maki sushi, cucumber rolls as an alternative to fish, which would ultimately spread in popularity throughout the world.
Yahata Zushi
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- yahatazushi.com
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Use my code PAOLO to get $15 off your first Bokksu Japanese snack box! partner.bokksu.com/paolo
This is behind the counter of a sushi restaurant in Japan that first created the kappa maki sushi, aka cucumber roll. Yahata Zushi opened its doors more than150 years ago and to this day still commands a strong following for its ultra high quality sushi at reasonable prices so I wanted to share this Tokyo hidden secret gem with all of you. This 6th generation family owned sushi restaurant is located in Tokyo's Waseda area and we follow a day in the life of these sushi chefs preparing their shop from the morning. The shop goes to extra lengths to use a chemical-free organic Koshihikari rice sourced directory from their grandparents’ farm in Ibaraki prefecture. It’s not often that a Sushi shop will produce their own rice, but this family places great emphasis on continuing the traditions of their ancestors. They courageously navigated their business through a 150 years of history, enduring both ups and downs. One of the significant challenges was during the war, when sushi was banned altogether by the Japanese government as food supplies were scarce. However, in the post war area, despite the trying time, Yasui san’s father, the 4th generation, invented the now-beloved kappa maki sushi, cucumber rolls as an alternative to fish, which would ultimately spread in popularity throughout the world.
Yahata Zushi
- goo.gl/maps/GnrCheB3CKmMD3Do7
- yahatazushi.com
Get my Paolo fromTOKYO Premium Kaminari Hot Sauce
- paolofromtokyohotsauce.com
Watch more of my Behind the Counter videos
- https://www.paolofrom.tokyo/btc
Get my Tokyo & Japan Merch and show your support!
- tokyozebra.com/mrch
___ Tokyo Zebra: My 2nd YouTube Channel ___
See My Life in Japan behind the scenes
- youtube.com/tokyozebra
Questions about Japan or Japan Travel? Get answers and chat with my Discord Community
- https://paolofrom.tokyo/discord
Sponsored by Bokksu
___ Channel Support ___
Want to help SUPPORT my channel, buy me a BEER or Maiko and I DINNER? Thank you in advance!
- PayPal: paypal.me/paolofromtokyo
- Venmo: PaolofromTokyo (venmo.com/paolofromtokyo)
- Patreon: patreon.com/paolofromtokyo
Join YouTube Channel Memberships
- youtube.com/paolofromtokyo/join
- Merch Store: tokyozebra.com/mrch
___ Help with Subtitles / Closed Captioning ___
- https://paolofrom.tokyo/cc
___ Business ___
Want me to feature your business in my video?
business@tokyozebra.com
Want to send me stuff?
For ADDRESS
- tokyozebra.com/address
___ For more info about me ___
I'm from TOKYO JAPAN, I've been living here for a long time. I'll be your Tokyo Travel Guide, taking you to the spots I love as well as showing you what to do all around Japan and maybe sometimes overseas. I'm also into Tech so you'll see a few videos about my drone and other cool toys I discover. In short, the channel is all about what I Love, Japan, Food, Travel, Tech and most likely coming FROM-TOKYO, my home.
- Website
tokyozebra.com/about
- Instagram:
@PaolofromTOKYO - instagram.com/paolofromtokyo
@tokyo.zebra - instagram.com/tokyo.zebra
- Facebook:
facebook.com/paolofromtokyoofficial
- TikTok
tiktok.com/@paolo.fromtokyo
___ My Film Gear ___
(Affiliate Links Used - I may receive commission from products purchased)
- Main Camera
(USA Link) amzn.to/4qWF3Ho
(International) geni.us/sK7At1U
- Main Wide Lens
(USA Link) amzn.to/2o5B00B
(International) geni.us/monD
- Camera Mic
(USA Link) amzn.to/2B7HnUM
(International) geni.us/ZaFl4a
- Wireless Mic
(USA Link) amzn.to/4iRmtOG
(International) geni.us/gAm5k
- Portable TriPod
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(International) geni.us/retoBG
- Gimbal
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(International) geni.us/R7vwe2h
- Drone (Original)
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