A Homemade Meal . . . From a Vending Machine

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In Japan, vending machines generally sell beverages and simple, readymade provisions. But fresh curry over rice? You bet. Along a lonely stretch of highway in Awa-shi, Japan, you’ll find a rare vending machine selling tantalizing homemade meals. Even better? The vending machine owner, Tadashi Yoshimoto, grows the rice in every meal just down the road on his own farm. In a country that prides itself on the freshness of its food, Yoshimoto has set a new standard for readymade fare.
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@zefyrfrost4092 6 років тому

'As long as my body and my vending machine works, I will continue to do this'. Now that is some serious dedication

@TimeTellsAll_ 6 років тому

Zefyr Frost I hope his family continues this awesomeness

@AishaKhan-le9gf 6 років тому

Purgy does BMX yea you are right

@thuycucnguyen2942 6 років тому

I was going to comment on this line too. What an inspiring man!

@thelegend27gameofwarmeme85 6 років тому

Grace K l

@AishaKhan-le9gf 6 років тому

TheLegend27 game of war meme ?

@mostdefinitelynotadurian1043 4 роки тому

Someone better be his apprentice and take over after him if he dies

@RealTrapNiggafromKalamazooMich 4 роки тому

Who the fuck is adrian?

@mrfish1096 4 роки тому

Let me tell you about the tragedy of Darth Plagius the wise

@mostdefinitelynotadurian1043 4 роки тому

@@RealTrapNiggafromKalamazooMich and your asking this why?

@RealTrapNiggafromKalamazooMich 4 роки тому

most definitely not adrian Because why would you say your not adrian? Who is he and what did he do?

@RealTrapNiggafromKalamazooMich 4 роки тому

most definitely not adrian Oh my bad didnt mean to blow your cover

@cartaxdownplease2531 Рік тому

Hello! I’m Japanese. As of July 2022, that curry is still sold for 300yen. and yes, Mr.Yoshimoto-san continues this work with his wife. now he is around 80. even Japanese “wow” no doubt he loves his job and people. here’s my rough translation of an interview article with Yoshimoto-san in the Tokushima Shimbun news paper. Mr.Yoshimoto, who was once a truck driver as well as a rice farmer, often used the rest-stops in another Town. one day he began to wish he could open a similar resting place in his home town to please other truck drivers. (At that time, 24h open stores which can serve foods was rare in the area.) After that, in 1982, he filled a part of his rice paddy field and opened "Coin Snack Gosho 24".

@karlocampo1165 Рік тому

Oh good I was wondering how he was doing

@calebbelac5241 Рік тому

I’m really happy he’s still alive and doing what he loves. Thank you for telling us about how he is.

@kl1361 Рік тому

Thanks for this comment 😊

@siNicSiew Рік тому

Big thanks for letting us know!

@mylearnings910 Рік тому

Can you tell the place or the exact Google location please. Thank you

@izzywang7060 3 роки тому

This man is 74 but he is still full of confidence and passion. Incredible work.

@jimboonie9885 3 роки тому

Japanese

@IDontLikeHandIes Рік тому

just putting my comment here

@Panzerspahwagen_1 Рік тому

I wonder how old he is now

@prxjek7147 Рік тому

He’s 79 now

@Oofy_Goofy Рік тому

@@IDontLikeHandIes ok

@boltoms 3 роки тому

*“As long as my body and my machine works, I’ll continue to do it.”* 🥺 my heart.

@coopboulton 3 роки тому

That machine better not break damn it!! Lol

@dhruvsbeloved 3 роки тому

Kevin cooks food in the office.

@civvys 3 роки тому

Shame he passed away to covid..

@coopboulton 3 роки тому

@@civvys wait did he really or are you joking?

@maddie-xk2uv 3 роки тому

civvys stop

@jinyin7879 6 років тому

this man must be protected at all costs

@clashingwithnijl6376 6 років тому

yeah that is so true!

@arlynwin 6 років тому

Kurami Lol, college students need him

@jayjaywarrior1207 6 років тому

I will join you in this quest. XD He's so sweet.

@johnnyrichproductions3115 6 років тому

Kurami agreed

@brandonlee4887 6 років тому

Kurami ehh he might die in like 5-10 probably

@sweetgirl4u247 3 роки тому

He has more energy at 74 than I have at 38. :(

@hantenguuppermoon4730 3 роки тому

He has more energy at 74 than I have at *mother’s womb*

@Der_Kleine_Mann 2 роки тому

So true. I'm 32 and I wish I had just half of his energy.

@Robotose 2 роки тому

Makes you think it's time for some lifestyle changes

@clydecash5659 2 роки тому

Donald Trump is 74 years old, how come he doesn’t look like this guy?

@cat6926 2 роки тому

@@clydecash5659 Billions of dollars?

@spencermanning9994 3 роки тому

If I ever go to Japan, I want to try this vending machine. ESPECIALLY the rice. Whenever I eat Japanese rice at a restaurant, I always make sure that I eat every single grain. I'm Japanese Canadian, and my Grandma tells me that this was a habit that my late uncle possessed as well. So I've made it my policy to eat the entirety of my rice to make him proud....

@pauline5115 2 роки тому

I’ve heard of this too among Asian cultures, especially if the rice is harvested by hand. 🤗

@spencermanning9994 2 роки тому

@@pauline5115 Yeah!

@OverNightGamers 2 роки тому

It’s simply bad manners to not finish the food you were given in Asian culture, it’s a respect thing. That also means they do not overindulge and buy more than they can eat therefore illuminating most waste, at least when eating in public

@spencermanning9994 2 роки тому

@@OverNightGamers Fair enough. Besides, who would want to waste Curry as delicious-looking as the one in the video?

@dimazulfakar7466 2 роки тому

When I was little I always left a lot of rice when I ate and then my mom said if you don't finish your rice you will be haunted for life. Even though I'm a teen right now, I still believe it😂

@theharlequin7280 5 років тому

This man is 74 and still has spring in his step and seems full of energy. He's doing something right.

@kharacter8016 5 років тому

Gotta live life to the fullest.

@Aluminiaum 5 років тому

He's 76 now

@flagella1337 5 років тому

It's his rice.

@hoothoot2537 5 років тому

It’s happiness

@applejuiceboxxx 5 років тому

Not trying to be racist or anything but almost every old asian man is full of enegry, mostly because most asian food is very healthy!

@JBrander 5 років тому

The portions of the rice and curry looks very generous compared to meals sold in convenience stores and fast food joint. Bless this man

@kazsura9812 5 років тому

@free democracy because while rice can make you fat mostly those that grow up eating it are fine, plus it's often cooked with just water. The rest is just mostly salt, and not too much fat. A hammer on the hand well, that thing will make you fat.

@kazsura9812 5 років тому

@free democracy it's the type of food you eat, too much fat. Plus idiots with loud and influential voices don't help.

@pieman2435 5 років тому

you can tell this dude isnt doing this for money, but for feeding people

@elkapitan75 5 років тому

@free democracy I thought generally Americans are overweight? No offense. I've been to US and I found the portions are huge. Its also all the meat you guys eat and all that sugary food and drinks. It's beginning to be a problem in my country too.

@spaghetti2777 5 років тому

@@elkapitan75 yeah, idk what this guy talking about, there's a ton of fat people in America because they just make it a habit to go and eat a ton of fast food everyday. Combination of overeating and eating unhealthy food with a lack of exercise.

@cryogelatin1952 2 роки тому

even the packaging is homemade-styled. men, the dedication of this man to give hot homemade meals through a vending machine is astonishing. keep living, ojii-san. i need to eat your homemade meal once i got there

@chad2522 Рік тому

Its not even that homeade. All he does is harvest rice and cook it with packaged curry.

@ThatOneCatGamePlayer Рік тому

@@chad2522 You make it sound so easy.

@farii__ Рік тому

@@chad2522 cultivating rice is pretty hard work man

@chad2522 Рік тому

@@farii__ Yea I know but that's litterly all he does, everything else is pre packaged

@farii__ Рік тому

@@chad2522 it really doesn't matter, cultivating the rice itself is doing enough

@speedlimitwilliamwatson9393 2 роки тому

When I was traveling through Japan I bought 2 of them and had one on the way to the train and after a couple hours of the train and some traveling I heated it back up at the hotel for dinner. ‘‘Twas so amazing and a great hearty meal that kept me full that entire awesome day. Will never forget that lil vending machine in the middle of nowhere

@theminor Рік тому

Could you please tell me where i can find it? hope you still remember XD

@mylearnings910 Рік тому

Hi I have the same question. It would be nice if you could share the Google location for the same

@ozyf.4327 3 роки тому

This man is a living example of "it's not much but it's honest work."

@fixt100 3 роки тому

did you see his ring of vending machine keys? hes prob a mogul and makes bank because he gives prem products and follows through.

@briansoo1609 3 роки тому

“Insert meme template “

@fixt100 3 роки тому

@2Quick4U wooud u b OOCD bi chance?? besides who dun teached me how to spoke is none of yer busines..

@Sirius2376 3 роки тому

@@fixt100 no it’s just annoying as hell

@arcionek 3 роки тому

@@fixt100 since when did they teach kids to use Internet in elementary, before they even learnt basic grammar?

@pineapple2922 6 років тому

He's a modern hero to our generation of broke students.

@kevinfei6821 6 років тому

oh yeah

@nicklausbooks1593 6 років тому

Pineapple 🍍 here’s a fruit for you

@chillx1539 6 років тому

Pineapple unlucky because they’ll have to get it from Japan whole they’re in the USA

@BankruptMonkey 6 років тому

That kind of pricing for a meal felt like the norm when I was visiting. Japan has expensive real estate costs, but the price of daily expenses is super cheap (excepting gas for cars but then most Japanese people don't drive every day)

@juana.eisenwald7783 6 років тому

3$ can feed me for a whole day

@JacobAcorn 2 роки тому

Bruh the most amazing thing is that he refills it twice a day. He doesn’t even just put them in and just leaves it. He actually CARES about his customers, and that’s incredible

@sydneymomma11 7 місяців тому

Right?! You can just *feel* the love he puts in it. When they opened the curry at the end, I felt his care come through my screen. People would pay big money for that alone, and yet he also makes it a big portion that's still so affordable for everyone. Must be amazing to feel like you're getting a big hug from a beloved grandparent, from a vending machine meal. It makes me want to start one where I live. Thank you for sharing this great big story with us. 💜

@halsea9150 Рік тому

2:17 $2.27 for all of that... and it's fresh... wow. This man is an absolute hero to poor families. The world needs more pure souls like this man and his wife.

@corteiz 6 років тому

University/college campuses NEED this

@tannerwilson4843 6 років тому

YES YES YES! This guy would be a millionaire if he could get it on just a small group of college/university campuses around the world!

@sirkernel1267 6 років тому

Sadly I doubt he's looking to grow his business since he's 74 and has been successfully doing it on a small scale for 40 years already.

@doms.6701 6 років тому

Except US colleges would probably ruin it. Or they would complain about the gluten haha

@deziking 6 років тому

Oh not in usa the corporate america, monopolized. You prob end up missing if you started this shit.

@yummy2043 6 років тому

Antifa would destroy it

@GreatBigStory Рік тому

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@luisconde6201 Рік тому

🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

@peterbrigola5069 Рік тому

Nice

@dubstep298_tetradct 10 місяців тому

THE RETURN OF THE KINGS

@gen7877 7 місяців тому

daddy 🤤

@matthewwren2830 3 роки тому

I never thought my life goals would include eating from a vending machine, yet here we are.

@katee1162 Рік тому

My thoughts exactly.

@mishapatapovich3996 3 роки тому

I'm going to Japan only for this man's curry.

@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 3 роки тому

Misha Patapovich apparently he died of covid on june 23

@mishapatapovich3996 3 роки тому

@@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 oh shit really?

@Karbic_ 3 роки тому

@@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 nooOOOOOOOOOOO

@mohamedwalidoutaleb4970 3 роки тому

Misha Patapovich yes apparently I read it somewhere

@prayushthagunna8375 3 роки тому

Qwerty Please tell me he didn’t die. He was the only reason I wanted to come to Japan.

@okinawatim3421 4 роки тому

When you realize that, Package Japanese food is more natural than a Hot American meal.

@JackTalyorD 4 роки тому

When u realise that a similar item from a vending machine U.S.A would cost 4x times as much and be 3 days old.

@thevinceberry 4 роки тому

The rice is fresh but the sauce is not. No package food is natural in a vending machine

@UltimateEnd0 4 роки тому

When you realize that you should wash and rinse rice before cooking it >,

@vincentlim3687 4 роки тому

@@CrimsonBlot wait people dont know this?

@ryanpecoraro4102 4 роки тому

When you Realize that package Japanese curry is really an pet 😐

@Francis.L Рік тому

This guy is too pure to exist in this world, i'm just hoping someone could take care of that vending machine in the future to dedicate the man and so on it can be passed in numerous generations.

@linkunliu2118 2 роки тому

That has got to be the cutest vending machine, grandpa, and truck I’ve ever seen

@denisecee5413 6 років тому

This made me happy and sad at the same time

@mirza6399 6 років тому

Denise Cee why sad though ??

@CasuallyFeral 6 років тому

I feel the same. It feels like he does so much work and yet he might not get as much recognition as he deserves!

@gustavodemira7416 6 років тому

Disko H Just like you and me. Pointless feeling sad for that, I'm sure Mr. Yoshimoto is not sad at all, he looks pretty happy and determined to keep working.

@cloudboysmusic5223 6 років тому

Because you know it could never happen in the states. Japan has all these crazy vending machines that if they were placed here, they'd be broken into overnight on the first day.

@acapellaseto 6 років тому

Disko H that was pretty straight

@The_Fuse_Maestro11 3 роки тому

He is living proof of the meme “ it ain’t much but it’s a simple life “ god bless this man and his vending machine

@BeyondSurvivor 3 роки тому

LionMain 4 Life okay

@ommaryankandy906 3 роки тому

It ain’t much but it’s honest work

@BeyondSurvivor 3 роки тому

Heml0ck lulz!

@David-gj9qr 3 роки тому

“It ain’t much but it’s honest work” If you are going to quote a dead meme at least quote it correctly

@clementsiow176 3 роки тому

I gotta go to Japan to find this machine

@mugbeans3966 Рік тому

This channel has shaped me into who I am today. Watching the videos always made me discover new things and improved my view on the world. I love Great Big Story you will always be a part of my life. Thats how great the channel is.

@dampaul13 Рік тому

I loved everything about this, especially the way the meal is sealed with simple plastic wrap and a piece of paper, hand taped. So humble, so low-key. I really do miss Japan.

@ImARainbowLlama 6 років тому

"As long as my body & vending machine works, I will continue to do this." AWWWW BLESS HIM & HIS WONDERFUL SOUL :') Spending the rest of his life dedicating it to his vending machine & loving it too, I aspire to be that content when I'm old :D

@alexwholland 6 років тому

Your such a hot head

@inflixo36 6 років тому

His vending machine broke

@camper1749 5 років тому

His legs broke too.

@abysssomber6005 5 років тому

irontokki09 ii

@camper1749 5 років тому

A vending machine costs 5000 dollars.

@shoot4canada 6 років тому

You guys need a little more recognition. The cinematography is *AMAZING*!!!!!

@StreetsOfVancouverChannel 6 років тому

Agreed... fab editing as well.

@shoot4canada 6 років тому

D-MMA Compared to people who put little work into videos and get millions of views each video

@davor7165 6 років тому

Noah King you have 696 likes.

@Taipans 6 років тому

Noah King all the videos are way too short. I love them but always want more

@MrOneNye 6 років тому

Very nice eye on that. Let me put you in on one I might have caught. I love film no matter from where. I like Japanese movies and of course anime and after more than a decade of watching other cultures Ive gotten to learn how to pick up the structure of a sentence or what they're saying as well as inflections; You're right the cinematography was nicely done, guerilla style. I liked the close up shot of the guys face in the early part of the video, cause it showed his cheerful eyes. The golly disposition was further enumerated by his slight absentmindedness of his age. 0:45 nanajuu is 70, he got stuck on his age and yon is 5, ka is established or "am I". Guy is so enjoying being in his own world, he doesnt care about death and doesnt recall his own age. It was funny when I caught that...I wouldnt mind that outcome for myself when I'm older lol

@chriswelcome8102 Рік тому

This is just beautiful. I love those who take passion in what they do and you can clearly see he has heaps of it

@AmericanOdyssey91 Рік тому

Just a good man providing good food to good people. The world needs more of this.

@eastwestmanagement8120 5 років тому

74? This guy drives, he makes everything by himself, he does hard labour. And Im here too lazy to even get up...

@ada-boy 4 роки тому

The strugle is real for us....

@donkeykong4983 4 роки тому

Eastwest Management IKR!!!! It’s summer vaca and I can’t even get up before 12:00!!!!

@TJ-tl8ol 4 роки тому

Welp, that’s a change you have to be willing to make for yourself.

@wade8321 4 роки тому

The average Life of occidental people has no match to japan and asia hahaha

@mottmann2898 4 роки тому

*Purpose is one hell of a drug*

@ifoundahazard315 6 років тому

I am impressed of how much tradition and honor goes into the japanese culture. It's like a way of life, being proud to do what you do, even if you will continue to do it every day following.

@orangedac 6 років тому

The real question is if he's making any money doing it versus the money and time he spends on it.

@marcofranco9074 6 років тому

no its not, hes not in it just for the money, he cares about his work alot you can tell

@bahrul4675 6 років тому

b king did you mean "is that true then why does" ?

@bahrul4675 6 років тому

b king cuz parent's in japan are so stricted. Man if you failed like important subject in exam. You'll be fucked . Also maybe they're stressed with education nor bullies. I guess. It's just my opinions.

@erikalmao1914 6 років тому

sorry but- MUM- A-A-A-LOOK-AH-A- I FOUND A HAZARD- A-SEE-LOOK

@MDZS101 2 роки тому

I have nothing but absolute respect for this precious man. Hope his food is always appreciated!

@Grenadeo617 2 роки тому

I think it should be illegal to dislike this video. There’s nothing but a wholesome man running perhaps the smallest most heartwarming vending machine.

@seal3081 6 років тому

makes sense instead of making a restaurant or paying someone at a convenience store

@Dannyboyy86 6 років тому

seal3081 Yah it really does. .. surprised it's not more common

@miso4093 6 років тому

its for the introverted

@volante8657 6 років тому

in rural Japan, this is the restaurant as running a dedicated shop is rather hard given there isn't much people living around it.

@animated9714 6 років тому

And waiting for it forever

@arthas640 6 років тому

It makes a ton of sense. $3 for a home cooked meal? It's $2.25 for a bag of dorritoes where i live, more if your in a busy location.

@RayMak 3 роки тому

He is extremely passionate

@sisnsksmshskxnxkmbsm7082 3 роки тому

How do u only have 2 likes

@manofrice1058 3 роки тому

You really are omnipresent on this site

@theearrapechannel5531 3 роки тому

leave my feed alone

@ohayo3693 3 роки тому

Pls

@apekshadargude7228 3 роки тому

Dude!!! U are every where

@colbyjackcheeser Рік тому

This is the kind of life I’d like to live, a very humble and down to earth business that’s brings joy to others

@lCaKeSl Рік тому

Has to be the most wholesome thing I've seen in months, I love everything about this man and what he does

@YouStupidBunny 3 роки тому

I've been to Japan many times and am always impressed by the cleanliness and pride the people take in their communities. A vending machine like that in many US cities would be vandalized in short time.

@Quinceps 3 роки тому

It's actually in their native religion (Shinto). The problem is also we foreigners are "impure" (='kegare') for them, just like the garbage, sickness, immorality, or pregnant women around some shrines. That self-control just means they're venting somewhere else.

@dhruvsbeloved 3 роки тому

Kevin cooks food in the office.

@jonahwillis2781 3 роки тому

@Everything Is Burning Like Fire LMAO

@krypticscythe2012 3 роки тому

JoybuzzahzTV what the heck man? He just said that they keep it very clean! He didn’t say that anyone else was dirty, it’s literally a known thing that Japan is a very clean country overall. Maybe stop your Christian damage control on here and go do some research.

@YouStupidBunny 3 роки тому

@JoybuzzahzTV You sure put a lot of thought into arguing points I never made.

@msfollower2001 6 років тому

Japan is the country that makes things you never knew you needed man i swear.

@FaZe_xboys 6 років тому

Jess K like garbage net

@kyungsoonation6189 6 років тому

+Hmoody-TH Let them have fun, I'm sure that you're ruining the commenter's day.

@quitlaataa2431 6 років тому

Jess K they need another nuke too

@Aluminiaum 6 років тому

ThoseComboz Says the minecraft kid

@bluegreenpurple875 6 років тому

Jess K but are actually really useful

@M-M-M-M Рік тому

Sir, I wish you a long life and health. I wish there were more people like you in this world... Much respect from Belgium!

@naturegirl92584 Рік тому

I have known of this man's existence for 2 mins and I already love this man as if he was my grandpa.

@anti-ethniccleansing465 4 місяці тому

🙄

@theamuller9665 6 років тому

Beautifully created. What a lovely man! :) Love your tiny docs. :)

@kierantan9800 6 років тому

xD but srsly don't be racist

@user-wx8ot1ph4d 6 років тому

Lonewolfjr777 Tan Your jokes are old and gay. For example, "XD" is overused and old.

@kierantan9800 6 років тому

Negative Kendama people who know me should know that

@kimberlypooh9313 6 років тому

Negative Kendama using the word gay as an insult is also overused.

@Po0pypoopy 6 років тому

Thea Müller fuck you

@astralspeckles 3 роки тому

Imagine all the people who are able to eat proper meals because of this man and not crappy vending/ unhealthy food.

@dataphoenix8004 3 роки тому

but this is crappy vending unhealthy food

@fanaticentertainment4270 3 роки тому

@@dataphoenix8004 It’s fresh homemade rice and curry... what part of that is crappy and unhealthy?

@gritty00 3 роки тому

@@fanaticentertainment4270 probably not crappy but probably unhealthy. Rice and curry is straight carbs and not the good kind

@RainingDarkChocolate 3 роки тому

@@fanaticentertainment4270 The curry isn't fresh made, as you can see it's in a factory sealed packaging like those typical used for preserved foods. Also he only mentioned handmaking the rice, the video shows some sort of branded curry packaging with a factory stamped expiry date, guessing he buys those in bulk every now and then.

@mineko2219 3 роки тому

@@RainingDarkChocolate Eh, shit still looks tasty, i’d still eat it

@davecunningham8476 Рік тому

This is the kind of man that built our innovative society. Wish there were millions more like him

@gumbobaba Рік тому

1:50 when the blox fruits music hits

@NikoChristianWallenberg 3 роки тому

He doesn't have a lot of these machines, there's no big company: but he has his own little thing going on and he is happy ^_^

@boywithcrackers3871 3 роки тому

by the look of his key i say he has more than 1 vending machine

@boywithcrackers3871 3 роки тому

@@marcocervinho9559 No this is not true, there is an article about him 4 months ago in the prefect and hes doing just fine.

@R1IY2N 3 роки тому

@@boywithcrackers3871 oh

@zacherylewis3755 3 роки тому

@@marcocervinho9559 lying bitch

@larjkok1184 3 роки тому

Yeah, we saw the video.

@famousamos 4 роки тому

About $3.

@MsSopla 3 роки тому

Wow great 👏 to this man.

@kirayu1 3 роки тому

MsSopla it’s in the video at 1:55

@bustinjieber1507 3 роки тому

@@kaliah6410 not to be rude but, almost all the comments here are in the video. Like "he grow his own rice" and other top comments.

@jigglypop 3 роки тому

@@kaliah6410 so how much is it

@1A_B_C1 3 роки тому

In my country 1 plate rice is cheaper than 1 usd

@randodox8375 2 роки тому

Bless him, his last speech at the end kinda moved me. Wish him the best in his curry business.

@blackkatdraws 3 роки тому

Such an honest, dedicated old gentleman! I aspire to be like him when I grow up.

@alisobh2358 6 років тому

I kinda now just wanna go to Japan and buy curry from that vending machine

@Wasabi-rs5lv 6 років тому

Alisour The dinosaur I'm definitely going to find it when I travel after collage \(>,

@dxcSOUL 6 років тому

Just buy the instant curry sold in Asian grocery stores. There is literally no difference. Japanese restaurants serve the exact same thing. It’s one of the few foods that virtually no upsides to being served in a restaurant

@ix3whitney 6 років тому

dxc I bet that even you know why he said he wanna go there to buy the curry from that vending machine (it is surely not because of the taste)

@dxcSOUL 6 років тому

Reuven L, I'm guessing it's to chase a new, novel experience, that is really not new or novel. Any benefit you would get would be completely imaginary. I've been to many Japanese curry restaurants, cooked curry countless times, and love the shit out of it. If you look into how it's made, it's not surprising how the taste is very, very, very similar across every avenue it is served. I'm not trashing it. I'm actually a big fan of it. But it is what it is.

@nysa7861 5 років тому

dxc The reason why most would want to even visit to buy from that particular vending machine is due to the fact that unlike the curry you get in restaurants or those instant curry, the curry from the vending machine is made by a 70 year old man, who works hard making a living off of the machine, making sure its not a harden/dry rice by refilling it twice a day, and uses his own rice that he also spent time caring for to make that curry. Yes the curry from restaurants and the instant curry does have the same/similar process at the curry in the vending machine, but to show appreciation for this man who spends the time and is dedicated to this, people would want to visit. Yes, you should also show gratitude to others who work just as hard to produce things we use, but the ethical appeal in this scenario is the main focus.

@limeyfigdet7460 6 років тому

Japan's use of vending machines is pretty smart, especially in this man's case. It would be more expensive and consume more space if he started a restaurant. Even if he sold the curry and rice at a stand, he would have to man the stand himself, or pay somebody to do it. This is a cool idea.

@Bhawna03 6 років тому

Lol, Japan even has a vending machine for used panties. They're smart all right 😂

@musingsofajay387 6 років тому

profit where you can. there's a market, they supply it. So yes, they are smart. Though.. not so sure there exists such a machine. Source!

@hayakueon3230 6 років тому

MusingsofaJay♡ Yes, there are. Though the main consumers are mostly females that require a pair panties in an emergency

@hmono1344 6 років тому

Bhawna03 A sex store in 90's had them inside his store. It doesn't exist anymore. It was never a common thing in Japan and most Japanese don't know such thing existed. I've only seen westerners talking about with smirk and that makes me so sick. If some individual's creepy behavior represent whole culture then what would American culture be? Abducting a child and molest them in basement for over 14 years? and people say "Lol, U.S even abduct children and molest them in basement. They are amazing all right 😂"

@Bhawna03 6 років тому

MusingsofaJay♡ Good point! Just type "vending machine panties" on youtube and you'll get a lot of videos on it. :)

@kylealvarez8317 2 роки тому

Somehow I always find my way back to this video and it fills me with happiness.

@indefax7130 2 роки тому

We need more people like this amazing man he seems so nice

@KEBITO 6 років тому

What a lovely episode.

@Uzourath 3 роки тому

You can say that a geen it kinda need me feel happy

@rosaliemonta6255 4 роки тому

The homeless living near that vending machine have hit the jackpot

@whoami1449 4 роки тому

@Fire Heart no they have much more than you though Look for the documentary here on youtube about it

@johoreanperson8396 4 роки тому

@@whoami1449 man even the homeless know how to makr a home.

@realprisec 4 роки тому

@@johoreanperson8396 wtf?

@johoreanperson8396 4 роки тому

@@realprisec Yes. They make makeshift cardboard as houses.

@welix8362 4 роки тому

who am i Theres actually not that much homeless people here the government give them home a small apartment and give them a job well thats what i heard So yeah I don’t really see homeless people on the streets I’ve never seen one.

@intelcorei0364 Рік тому

I miss this content from this channel

@MistressGlowWorm Рік тому

Mr. Yoshimoto is a pure bean and a national treasure that should be protected at all costs ❤

@kokohai6044 6 років тому

what a cool dude

@FreshPwncakez 6 років тому

Now this is the kind of content I subscribed for

@infinitegames6540 6 років тому

True

@alexhaekalabdurrahman825 6 років тому

well, this channel are full of "this kind" of content though.

@jerof5497 6 років тому

666th like

@s4nnybunny04 6 років тому

「Bootymancer」 same here...

@lemonstar731 6 років тому

「Bootymancer」 710like

@walterholder6077 Рік тому

Have watched this many many times I think he is fantastic!!

@jhan168 6 років тому

He's 74 and still so strong! I wanna be like him when I grow old, too! Too bad I live off of junk foods, sodas, and instant ramen.....

@jack-rw3sj 6 років тому

fat

@jhan168 6 років тому

jackie haha true though I still have a BMI of 19, I really consider myself fat and unhealthy.

@user-bh3jj7ud4z 6 років тому

Sapphire then do something about it!

@imageez 6 років тому

Well this is instant food as well, so the only difference it had from your noodles are probably the amount of msgs XD.

@EmpireTVDragon 6 років тому

Well, my grandpa in Japan is 88 years old. But he still farms in a rice field and he makes enough rice to sell them to the market besides self consumption.

@chiefcuningcoyote4906 3 роки тому

Best thing is that every package is put together by him so you know it’s been done proper

@lmao9526 3 роки тому

all my homies love this guy

@mineko2219 3 роки тому

@@lmao9526 No cap, who doesnt

@ratamahatta5306 Рік тому

Ikr, the whole this is authentic, love it

@toxicatedpro7182 Рік тому

@@lmao9526 yeah my homie like him in bed. He is a 8/10 for me tho

@papi9908 2 роки тому

Honest man doing honest work, respect

@miro7460 Рік тому

Bless this man’s soul! A good man.

@risraid9324 3 роки тому

For $3?? I mean, you can actually feel this man's passion after 40+ years working, yet he charge his Curry that low? This man is a hero in my book.

@Clayton876 3 роки тому

He's making killer money in the process. Look at his key ring. Plus he doesn't have to hire anyone to sell the food.

@businessaccount3616 2 роки тому

How’s 3$ a low price ?

@CodeNameDark 2 роки тому

@@businessaccount3616 rather pay $7?

@businessaccount3616 2 роки тому

@@CodeNameDark that's rice man not snacks or something that you had to prepare you just cook it . 3$ is not expensive but thats a honest price that's the max i'd agree for cold rice

@unknown62211226 2 роки тому

@@businessaccount3616 Its fresh hot rice though.

@shelbykin9265 5 років тому

I'd visit Japan just to get a chance to get a meal out of his vending machine. Nothing impresses more that hardwork and passion for what you are doing

@invalidcode 4 роки тому

but do you know the location tho..

@gendoruwo6322 4 роки тому

perhaps i should make a vending machine... for giving directions to the curry machines.

@Nemesis_T_Type 4 роки тому

There is also a vending machine restaurant in Japan.

@shinji5217 4 роки тому

It's Awa-choo, Shikoku

@alfredocontreras7722 4 роки тому

Then go!

@generality6 2 роки тому

“As long as my body and my machine work, I’ll continue to do it” This guy is the definition of dedication.

@nathanhaley7901 3 роки тому

Bless you kind sir, your food is on my bucket list when I can visit Japan

@Sqvusz 6 років тому

Please ask him to branch out to colleges

@luka3174 6 років тому

Shawn Kim and other countries. At my school in austrlia one small nori costs $4

@RonLarhz 6 років тому

He is only 1 person....

@alexanderchristopher6237 5 років тому

Too bad he's only person and is already old.

@kaylabrownell1268 6 років тому

I'm not a fan of rice but I would eat that curry because he takes extra time to prepare the meals.

@bluelightning2415 6 років тому

Kayla Brownell In my country, a meal is never truly complete without rice. Some poor people here sometimes only eat rice with salt or soy sauce, but as long as there's rice, it's fine, lol.

@witchking008 6 років тому

Spicy curry with beer under a cold night...goddamn! :)

@ariodhilla 6 років тому

Blue Lightning hhha r u Indonesian

@nqh4393 6 років тому

Try some types of (east) asian rice once, you might like it, because the ones you have in the West are overpriced and trash compared to those.

@Nat-gb2hw 6 років тому

Blue Lightning Are you from the Philippines?

@sugarcat._0 Рік тому

this just made me smile. this is so wholesome.

@MrChronicpayne Рік тому

Every time I see a Great Big Story video get re-recommended, I'm happy because it brings back so many fond memories, but then I get sad knowing there will be no more...

@airgregone 4 роки тому

Every vending machine in Europe : let's sold at high price low quality products Japan : We don't like your methods here

@sledgetable172 4 роки тому

Ikr Japanese vending machines are like #1 in the whole world

@DeNihility 4 роки тому

@@sledgetable172 went to japan. Vending machines are the greatest thing ever. I don't know why they don't have as many so conveniently located in the west.

@djma7soon754 4 роки тому

We don’t do that here*

@AshPikachu9 4 роки тому

They dont scam you as much

@ReddoFreddo 4 роки тому

Not every vending machine in Europe, Belgium has a lot of vending machines that sell high quality products like bread from the local baker or home cooked meals.

@yurnayurna3237 4 роки тому

Japan: when culture and technology in harmony..... I love that's country....

@annusrideviravindran6396 3 роки тому

Especially Hentai

@annusrideviravindran6396 3 роки тому

@Thanos The FARMER how's the infinity stone's ?

@DinoBoiRex 3 роки тому

@Thanos The FARMER bruh

@tangerinepaint3643 3 роки тому

Annusridevi Ravindran Dammit

@garterbelttights6607 3 роки тому

mm yes nowadays vtubers..

@Keln02 Рік тому

Japan is amazing. This man is an inspiration

@cbmobile1797 3 роки тому

This man is the definition of Quality Work

@GM-dg6mj 3 роки тому

"as long as my body and my vending machine works, I will continue to do this" *[everyone liked that]*

@deadby15 3 роки тому

Obnix a happy relation between mind, body, and machinery.

@dhruvsbeloved 3 роки тому

Kevin cooks food in the office.

@blueewong 3 роки тому

I double-clicked the video thinking it would like it when he said that

@bendavis6457 3 роки тому

Reddit moment

@parabirb 3 роки тому

certified reddit moment

@bigheadman8590 5 років тому

1:14 can we just talk about that key ring

@trini2pink 5 років тому

MacNMemes That’s a lot of keys 😯

@jakartagamer6188 4 роки тому

if he ever loses that key ring he'll lose his entire life

@henryreese7236 4 роки тому

How does he know which key is which!

@alang9480 4 роки тому

@@jakartagamer6188 Or maybe he'll just call a locksmith. 🤷‍♂️

@jakartagamer6188 4 роки тому

@@alang9480 well, how do YOU get to the locksmith? by car? CAR KEY LOST(well, i guess you could take the taxi or something or call someone)

@nickyfandino8529 2 роки тому

Such beautiful story packaged in a superbly edited video

@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525 3 роки тому

I love him. He found his own little slice of heaven.

@elitegamerhackerelitegamer7921 6 років тому

I wonder if that face at the vending machine is him when he is younger

@sergeantvedara9165 5 років тому

Looks like him I believe it's him

@nikel- 5 років тому

It is him, 40 years ago

@mr.commonsense6645 5 років тому

Same lol

@jamesligma9004 5 років тому

Hero Of AndromedaTV a shirt of him standing next to it and in Japanese it says 40 years

@donkeykong4983 5 років тому

@Hero Of AndromedaTV lol

@gothicRomantic 4 роки тому

for 300yen its priceless... cause the rice he made by himself. what a guy.

@edmund8954 4 роки тому

No its not priceless you literally said its 300 yen

@Zulfa1065 4 роки тому

@@edmund8954 probably, he mean underpriced (sorry bad english)

@tahaabbady8799 4 роки тому

@@edmund8954 I hope you're joking lol

@badereric 4 роки тому

he literally said making the rice himself is more efficient. hes got a cool thing going on yeah but that means nothing.

@zerojee6236 4 роки тому

@@edmund8954 You're dumb

@natanaelnatanael8038 2 роки тому

I believe life is not about to be rich from money, but make your heart rich of kindness is the important things to do

@keenandini 3 роки тому

I hope that GBS make a comeback. It's such a GREAT channel.

@dampaul13 Рік тому

They are back! As of 9 days ago.

@keenandini Рік тому

@@dampaul13 Thanks for the news! SO THRILLED...!!!

@yashmehta9074 6 років тому

does anyone else wish more screentime for curry???

@suprhomre 3 роки тому

The Japanese does not joke when they say "home made"

@lmao9526 3 роки тому

Anything homemade by the Japanese amazing asf

@yuuji3795 2 роки тому

@@lmao9526 dat homemade japanese booty good too :weary:

@AustinMichael 2 роки тому

The actual curry isn't. It's bulk packaged from a factory.

@suprhomre 2 роки тому

@@AustinMichael I din't know that thank you for the info.

@deepfake5746 Рік тому

I love those short neat stories, they simply...fit

@marksmith1074 Рік тому

I hope this vending machine is still around. The food looks so damn good!!

@franciscop5420 6 років тому

While we're living in 2017, this man living in 2033

@FirstNameLastName-tj4ht 6 років тому

Francisco Perez trying a little too hard there. Is pre-prepared foods really that beyond your existence-time?.... What ppl do for acceptance-likes these days... Smh

@stuff3977 6 років тому

First Name Last Name I agree with you

@inhellexhale8211 6 років тому

First Name Last Name you know what it is easy to have pride in your work and to want to deliver a fresh product, yeah it's easy to have those ideals but the actual percentage that has those ideals and pride in their work in our current year is an insignificant percentage......

@aldogallegos3209 6 років тому

All of Japan is living in the future

@user-nx3vr7zr9u 6 років тому

I'm living in 2018

@jazznakayama5939 Рік тому

Passion and dedication to his work

@christinebethencourt6197 Рік тому

You are a good man, that’s written on your face and your simple cook must be sumptuously delicious 👏👌🙏

@quartzodds7055 6 років тому

Great now I want to go to Japan just because of the vending machines

@cheollie2180 6 років тому

Peridot Facid 2A5L CUT XG lol

@Gucek001 6 років тому

trust me - it is worth it just for them. (AND many other things).

@tempestshadow9992 6 років тому

Hi Peridot...

@Jonsonsama 6 років тому

It's amazing how many vending machines there are on a single block.

@waynekellogs4334 6 років тому

Peridot Facid 2A5L CUT 5XG you should for summer or winter break I have lived there my whole life and it is amazing

@faizunasyraff3719 4 роки тому

User: Tadashi Yashimoto Stand Name: Curry Rice

@Th3St4rD0lph1n 4 роки тому

A man of culture and taste

@Toxin_Glitch 4 роки тому

Star Dolphin cool profile pic

@legobatman2440 4 роки тому

Jojo has conquered UKposts

@williamm1014 4 роки тому

IS THAT A JOJO REFRENCE?

@vinescent1370 4 роки тому

Perfect

@jus9023 2 роки тому

When I want to be reminded of what my goals are, I always come back here. ❤

@ReTarDDectector 8 місяців тому

those mf who said "Bloxfruit theme song playing" were just born yesterday.

@allluckyseven 6 років тому

For those who (like me) have their brains wired to Celsius, the inside temperature of his machine is 60°C.

@kyungsoonation6189 6 років тому

Thanks :D

@1ranield 6 років тому

Thanks.

@doms.6701 6 років тому

Funny you mention that because in Japanese he said 60C. It was changed for the subtitles.

@truflke 6 років тому

wow didn't convert it and thought it was gonna be a warm temperature but that is HOT

@jhan168 6 років тому

Everything Kawaii I think you meant fahrenheit..... Celsius is so easy to understand. 0°C is the freezing point and 100°C is the boiling point. Well, you're probably from America that's why it's hard for you.