What!? I though the wasabi paste i buy at the supermarket is the real thing. Oh well, I will know how the real wasabi will taste when I have a chance to go to Nippon.
You are truly the only one on youtube who gives the CORRECT picture of Japan; with its own nature and tradition in the front picture rather than all the modern cities.
my dad had a bad experience with wasabi. he didn't know what it was and then he was dared to eat it and he took a big glob of it and ate it....his face....HIS FACE XD
it's too bad that most people don't even realize that the green stuff they get with their sushi isn't even 'wasabi', it's run-of-the-mill horseradish, perhaps with some spicy mustard added and some green coloring.
@8499458 There may be work in the schools out this way. I'd recommend checking with the JET program as I think they supply teachers to regions all over Japan. ~Kurt :-)
@BeTheDeathOfMe Thank you for watching so many of my videos. I really appreciate it and hope that they might be helpful in deciding to come to Japan. Please let me know if you ever have any questions as I am always happy to help. ~Kurt :-)
@BeTheDeathOfMe You should! I'm moving there too, but that is only for my further Bujutsu/Budo career (some things cannot be learned in Europe, they have to be studied in Japan). I'm an avid Bujutsu/Budo martial artist and a lover of Japanese nature and culture.
wow this is awesome! hey Kurt, when the (soon to be)-wife and I go to japan, would you be willing to take us on a hike with you? It will be a while before we are able to make the trip, as well as get married but when we do, she would be ecstatic to go and see sites like this! keep the amazing vids coming and be safe on your hikes! ^_^
@THEIMMORTALKIAM Thank you for writing. I would be delighted to have you and your wife along on one of my hikes. Just contact me a few weeks ahead of time in order that we can schedule a good day. I am usually free on Sundays. When you are ready to come over let me know if there are any particular areas from my videos you wish to see and we can try and arrange it. Thanks again for writing! ~Kurt :-)
There was an American who started a Wasabi farm by smuggling Wasabi roots out of Japan. Afterward, he found the ideal place in America to plant the Wasabi roots. The Japanese government wasn't happy about his new business venture.
Look it up on the Internet to find Wasabi Roots.
It's just like horseradish. In fact, when you go to a Supermarket, you will find that most of the Wasabi paste are 95% horseradish mixed with real Wasabi for taste.
fresh wasabi root is extremely expensive...Im a professional chef and purchased some roots through my produce company and paid 90$ a pound. If any of you want to get some and use it, wasabi root is spiciest when grated extremely fine, into a paste almost. It is worth getting an authentic shark skin grater for this just like the ones the japanese places use that use fresh wasabi root. The grater is typically around 50$ US. Enjoy.
It's very difficult to get used to. When I first tried it, my eyes began to water profusely and my sinuses felt like someone shoved a match up into them. Luckily, the taste disappears very quickly!
Wasabi /is/ a kind of horseradish. 0_o It has Wasabi in it, it's jsut watered down with other things.
Erm.. Adding other things to a recipe doesn't mean that it /isn't/ considered to be that recipe, it just means that snots will poo-poo it while the rest of us just shut up and enjoy it. Honestly, you take the enjoyment out of life when you try to impress other people by looking down on everything.
Hi Softy. I just wanted to add for others that the Wasabi that is served here in America, is not usually the real thing. That is because it is so difficult to grow, there is a limited supply, and it's in high demand. The putty we are usually served in America and elsewhere is Horseradish, Mustard and coloring.
Hi colordive, Thank for viewing and for adding this interesting information. I was unaware of this though I had noticed that there is a significant difference between the wasabi here in Japan and wasabi that I have tried abroad. Interestingly, the stuff here in Japan is often without as much spicy bite and the flavor is more subtle than what I have tried in the USA. Your explanation does a nice job of explaining the reason for this difference. Thanks for sharing! -Kurt :-)
Hi colordive, thank you for the info. I have been doing a bit of searching and it seems you are right. I went strait away to the fridge to look at the wasabi tube I have, and it says "prepared wasabi",and there is not any 山葵 among the ingredients, but horseradish!. :(
Hey Kurt! Yes, they sell the best California Rolls at Costco. By, the way, we are moving to Visalia. We sold our home here in Upland. Email will stay the same. We will be in Visaila on July 23.
I'll bet that your old friends in Visalia are thrilled that you are returning as I know that you knew some special people there. I hope that the move goes smoothly and safely. :-)
The best place to get sushi in oklahoma is at Tokyo 1 in OKC, or maybe Musashi, and Shogun is a good place. Those are resturants though. Targets sells great sushi. Walmart started to sell sushi, but I wouldn't even touch that shit in Walmart.
Hi Heather! I sure would love to share that California roll with you as I miss them dearly (such rolls are not available where I live or in most of Japan). Thanks for posting that nice boogie board video with the music. It was very nice and it looks like you guys had lots of fun! Please say hi to your family your mom and all the gang! -Kurt :-)
What!? I though the wasabi paste i buy at the supermarket is the real thing. Oh well, I will know how the real wasabi will taste when I have a chance to go to Nippon.
jasleil 1 month ago
You are truly the only one on youtube who gives the CORRECT picture of Japan; with its own nature and tradition in the front picture rather than all the modern cities.
Great job
FearThisChannel 8 months ago
my dad had a bad experience with wasabi. he didn't know what it was and then he was dared to eat it and he took a big glob of it and ate it....his face....HIS FACE XD
kccheesepie2 8 months ago
it's too bad that most people don't even realize that the green stuff they get with their sushi isn't even 'wasabi', it's run-of-the-mill horseradish, perhaps with some spicy mustard added and some green coloring.
SBwingman 10 months ago
Toš to je farma ne jak ta moja
jankojankovic1 11 months ago
2:20 in the middle it looks like a face watchin for the wasabi o.O
TallyTheHealdrichl 1 year ago
2:20 in the middle it looks like a face watchin on the wasabi o.O
TallyTheHealdrichl 1 year ago
beautiful countryside mate any work for esl teachers in these areas?
8499458 1 year ago
@8499458 There may be work in the schools out this way. I'd recommend checking with the JET program as I think they supply teachers to regions all over Japan. ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
I must have watched all of your videos by now.
Rural japan looks so lovely, and I was concidering moving there.
BeTheDeathOfMe 1 year ago 4
@BeTheDeathOfMe Thank you for watching so many of my videos. I really appreciate it and hope that they might be helpful in deciding to come to Japan. Please let me know if you ever have any questions as I am always happy to help. ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
@BeTheDeathOfMe You should! I'm moving there too, but that is only for my further Bujutsu/Budo career (some things cannot be learned in Europe, they have to be studied in Japan). I'm an avid Bujutsu/Budo martial artist and a lover of Japanese nature and culture.
FearThisChannel 8 months ago
Wassabi's HORRIBLE in cold noodles.
DaceFXLance 1 year ago
you kinda sound like Kermit the frog.
poodlemcdoodle 1 year ago 2
@poodlemcdoodle I do get that a lot. That or Mister Rogers. ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
@poodlemcdoodle LOL you made me laugh with that
FearThisChannel 8 months ago
FRESH WASABI IS AWESOME ! ~~
LookingAtMints 1 year ago
it just looks like a great place.. awesome videos i enjoy watching
garrett5131 1 year ago
Kurt i love your videos xD keep them going they are really interesting showing all the japanese culture and everything ^^
Tibian50 1 year ago
wow this is awesome! hey Kurt, when the (soon to be)-wife and I go to japan, would you be willing to take us on a hike with you? It will be a while before we are able to make the trip, as well as get married but when we do, she would be ecstatic to go and see sites like this! keep the amazing vids coming and be safe on your hikes! ^_^
THEIMMORTALKIAM 1 year ago
@THEIMMORTALKIAM Thank you for writing. I would be delighted to have you and your wife along on one of my hikes. Just contact me a few weeks ahead of time in order that we can schedule a good day. I am usually free on Sundays. When you are ready to come over let me know if there are any particular areas from my videos you wish to see and we can try and arrange it. Thanks again for writing! ~Kurt :-)
softypapa 1 year ago
ganja
bulletprooftrader 2 years ago
Thanks Bro and great video's you have maked
OldWhites 2 years ago
@OldWhites maked? u mean made?
Fuad0 2 years ago
Bro nice video .
dou you know were i can find real Wasabi plant seeds
OldWhites 2 years ago
Hello OldWhites, I'm sorry but I do not know of any sources for wasabi plant seeds. Good luck in your search! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 2 years ago
There was an American who started a Wasabi farm by smuggling Wasabi roots out of Japan. Afterward, he found the ideal place in America to plant the Wasabi roots. The Japanese government wasn't happy about his new business venture.
Look it up on the Internet to find Wasabi Roots.
It's just like horseradish. In fact, when you go to a Supermarket, you will find that most of the Wasabi paste are 95% horseradish mixed with real Wasabi for taste.
Real Wasabi paste100% is expensive.
albierte 2 years ago
fresh wasabi root is extremely expensive...Im a professional chef and purchased some roots through my produce company and paid 90$ a pound. If any of you want to get some and use it, wasabi root is spiciest when grated extremely fine, into a paste almost. It is worth getting an authentic shark skin grater for this just like the ones the japanese places use that use fresh wasabi root. The grater is typically around 50$ US. Enjoy.
thricexalliance 2 years ago 4
Does anyone know where to buy wasabi seeds? I'd like to try planting some... fresh wasabi... hmmmm
jjj4 2 years ago
Is that rice-like plant maybe barley? I don't know...
This video is great! I knew nothing about Wasabi until now.
Japan's mountains look so beautiful and refreshing in this!
akaIronWillAlchemist 2 years ago
It's very difficult to get used to. When I first tried it, my eyes began to water profusely and my sinuses felt like someone shoved a match up into them. Luckily, the taste disappears very quickly!
shounenbat510 2 years ago
I have a wierd question: Why is restaurant wasabi green? Because they grind up the leaves too with the root?
nushnik 4 years ago
sounds a fair assessment to me
Seanuk 4 years ago
Restaurant wasabi does not contain wasabi at all, instead they use horseradish, mustard seed, and green food coloring.
GayMexicanBeetch 4 years ago
Wasabi /is/ a kind of horseradish. 0_o It has Wasabi in it, it's jsut watered down with other things.
Erm.. Adding other things to a recipe doesn't mean that it /isn't/ considered to be that recipe, it just means that snots will poo-poo it while the rest of us just shut up and enjoy it. Honestly, you take the enjoyment out of life when you try to impress other people by looking down on everything.
Chelitora 3 years ago
As usual, another great video.
thank you Kurt.
rmesjim 4 years ago
Hi Softy. I just wanted to add for others that the Wasabi that is served here in America, is not usually the real thing. That is because it is so difficult to grow, there is a limited supply, and it's in high demand. The putty we are usually served in America and elsewhere is Horseradish, Mustard and coloring.
colordive 4 years ago
Hi colordive, Thank for viewing and for adding this interesting information. I was unaware of this though I had noticed that there is a significant difference between the wasabi here in Japan and wasabi that I have tried abroad. Interestingly, the stuff here in Japan is often without as much spicy bite and the flavor is more subtle than what I have tried in the USA. Your explanation does a nice job of explaining the reason for this difference. Thanks for sharing! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 4 years ago
Hi colordive, thank you for the info. I have been doing a bit of searching and it seems you are right. I went strait away to the fridge to look at the wasabi tube I have, and it says "prepared wasabi",and there is not any 山葵 among the ingredients, but horseradish!. :(
rmesjim 4 years ago
Hey Kurt! Yes, they sell the best California Rolls at Costco. By, the way, we are moving to Visalia. We sold our home here in Upland. Email will stay the same. We will be in Visaila on July 23.
hlhover 4 years ago
I'll bet that your old friends in Visalia are thrilled that you are returning as I know that you knew some special people there. I hope that the move goes smoothly and safely. :-)
softypapa 4 years ago
I live in oklahoma. So we don't have Costco.
The best place to get sushi in oklahoma is at Tokyo 1 in OKC, or maybe Musashi, and Shogun is a good place. Those are resturants though. Targets sells great sushi. Walmart started to sell sushi, but I wouldn't even touch that shit in Walmart.
lordblazer 3 years ago
For Sushi in Oklahoma, I usually go to the on-base post exchange. :D The one in Lawton/Fort Sill just recently started carrying it.
Chelitora 3 years ago
Now all I need is a California Roll with some Wasabi :) Love that stuff!
hlhover 4 years ago
Hi Heather! I sure would love to share that California roll with you as I miss them dearly (such rolls are not available where I live or in most of Japan). Thanks for posting that nice boogie board video with the music. It was very nice and it looks like you guys had lots of fun! Please say hi to your family your mom and all the gang! -Kurt :-)
softypapa 4 years ago