background

Food & Drink


Japanese cuisine is amongst the finest on the planet, with fresh, highly prized ingredients prepared by masterful chefs throughout the country. Whether you’re looking to taste the buttery melt in your mouth flavours of Kobe Beef, devour freshly prepared Tuna at Tsukiji fish market, or immerse yourself in the street food of Osaka and Tokyo.

Here you’ll find everything from Ramen, Sushi, Wagyu, Blowfish and Karage Chicken to Vegan dishes and even crazy eating challenges such as Monster Dumplings and Monster Ramen.

Featured Content

Image
Youtube

Day in My Life: Why I Regret Living in Tokyo (in Summer)

Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth. Then the summer arrives....

Image
Youtube

I Tried Tokyo's CHEAPEST Restaurants 5 Meals Under $10 | Budget Japan

We dine at 5 budget restaurant chains in Tokyo that are worth your money....

Image
Youtube

How to Spend 21 Days in JAPAN - Ultimate Travel Itinerary

Japan's an overwhelming place to explore. Spend your 21 days wisely!...

Image
Youtube

I Tried Working in a Japanese Hotel. (It didn’t go well).

I head to north Japan's most luxurious hotel to start work and get fired in 24 hours....

Image
Youtube

12 Must Try Japanese Foods in Tokyo - Ultimate Travel Guide

Japan's incredible food is the envy of the world. We hit up 12 legendary restaurants with 12 mouthwatering dishes....

Image
Youtube

I Opened My Own Bar in Tokyo, Japan

After 6 months of secret planning & renovating, at long last our very own Abroad in Japan inspired bar is open. Say hello to LOST BAR in Shibuya, Tokyo!...

Image
Youtube

I Spent a Day at Japan's Worst Tourist Trap

Japan is struggling with over-tourism. But how bad is it really out there?...

Image
Youtube

Japanese Nightlife Etiquette: 15 Things You Need to Know

Tokyo is a 24hour nightlife city with all night bars, restaurants & karaoke. Make the most of it when you're here!...

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan's WORST Convenience Store Food

In Japan's chilly far flung north, we face our worst two challenges yet....

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan's RAREST Ramen Flavour

Japan's RAREST Ramen is certainly unusual - but what does it really taste like?...

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan’s Tuna Sushi Challenge | 4,000 Calories

Japan's BIGGEST tuna bowl is insane value for money....

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan's Cheapest Restaurant | Feat. @CDawgVA

I took Connor Dog Voice Actor Man to the cheapest restaurant in the whole of Japan. ...

Image
Youtube

What Owning a Traditional Japanese Inn & Hot Spring is REALLY Like

Traditional inns (Ryokans) and hot springs are a Japan highlight. But how hard is to run one?...

Image
Youtube

How Expensive is Japanese Food Really? | Budget Travel Tips

Eating out in Japan can be incredibly cheap - if you know where to look....

Image
Youtube

I Tried EVERY Sushi in Japan : Inside Tokyo's Conveyor Belt Restaurants

I tried eating over 50 plates of sushi at Sushiro in Tokyo - Japan’s top conveyor sushi chain at their flagship Tokyo restaurant. THANKS to SUSHIRO for letting us in to eat all the sushi on the menu!...

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan's Most INSANE Noodle Challenge | Feat. @CDawgVA

Japan's most insane noodle challenge involves eating over 100 bowls of soba noodles. But can we do it? Only one way to find out......

Image
Youtube

5 Must Try Japanese Winter Foods | Hokkaido Road Trip

Hokkaido is one of Japan's undisputed food capitals and to celebrate the end of the year Natsuki and Joey join me for a road trip across the island in search of 5 must try Japanese dishes!...

Image
Youtube

24 Hours in AKITA | 4 Things to do in Japan's CHICKEN Capital

Akita is home to Japan's most luxurious chicken called Hinai Jidori. We go in search of the juiciest chicken, the cutest Akita dogs and the scariest monsters in Japan on our road trip across the region!...

Image
Youtube

21 Must Try Japanese CONVENIENCE Store Foods & Drinks

Japan's convenience stores like Seven Eleven are filled with unique foods, drinks, sweets and snacks that you won't find anywhere else. Here's 21 worth trying the next time you're in Japan. And what better place to enjoy them than the brand new Abroa...

Image
Youtube

48 Hours in Asakusa, Tokyo | 6 Things To Do

Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most iconic quarters. We spend 48 hours in Asakusa and eat, drink, bathe and explore our way around the city! And unfortunately, we're doing it with Ryotaro....

Image
Youtube

24 Hours in Nagasaki | 6 Things to do in Japan's Hidden City

Nagasaki is hidden away on Japan's southern coast. We explore the abandoned Gunkanjima Island, enjoy mouthwatering street food and bring back Dr Jelly one last time....

Image
Youtube

Staying in Japan's $100 IGLOO Hotel vs. $1,000 PRIVATE Bath Inn

Japan is famed for its unusual accommodation. On Day 2 of our Journey Across Japan, we stay overnight in an IGLOO, & traditional inn with a huge PRIVATE bath and produce a music video!...

Image
Youtube

I Tried EVERY Japanese Fried Chicken | Ft. @CDawgVA​

Japanese convenience store fried chicken is legendary, from Family Mart and Lawsons to Seven Eleven. But which store has the best? We taste EVERY single fried chicken to find out. ...

Image
Youtube

What $250 Gets You at a Japanese Hot Spring Inn

A stunning Japanese inn so large you get a self-driving cart, a sake brewery that encourages you to drink in a forest, and pork Tonkatsu so delicious it's criminal. We head off to the region of Gunma to celebrate to 2m subscribers, while Ryotaro spen...

Image
Youtube

What $20 Buys You at a Japanese STREET FOOD Market

Japanese street food is a dream. But how far does a $20 budget go at a morning market? It's time to find out as we wander through the street market accompanied by Japan's most questionable chef....

Image
Youtube

Why This Japanese Town Eats BEARS

In Japan's northern region of Aomori, the locals regularly eat bear meat. But why's it popular and how does it taste? We travel across Aomori to try 5 dishes and uncover why it has the shortest life expectancy of any prefecture in Japan. (And...

Image
Youtube

Why I Avoid CHRISTMAS in Japan

Christmas in Japan can feel like an alternate reality, where KFC took over the world. I reveal why I usually avoid Japan during the festive season and why you shouldn't visit in late December....

Image
Youtube

I Tried Japan's WORST Food (So You Don't Have To)

Japanese cuisine boasts the most delicious food on the planet. BUT there are spectacular exceptions. Continuing our Journey Across Japan, we find the worst food in Japan, stay in a log cabin and discover an incredibly creepy location. EPISODE 2 in ou...

Image
Youtube

What Owning a Sushi Restaurant in Japan is Like

Sushi is an iconic Japanese cuisine beloved by nearly all. But what's it like to own a sushi restaurant in Japan? I spent a week with the owner of a top sushi restaurant to uncover life behind the scenes and discover the one thing NEVER to do in ...

Image
Youtube

How Does Japan's Rarest Sake Taste?

Sake is one of the most delicate and prized beverages in the world. We travel deep into the Japanese countryside in search of one of the rarest varieties of sake (Doburoku), to brew it for ourselves and discover how it tastes. ...