Behind the Counter at a Japanese Wagyu Texas BBQ Restaurant

🎃🍭 " Sign up for the TokyoTreat https://team.tokyotreat.com/paolo-TT2509 or Sakuraco https://team.sakura.co/paolo-SC2509 prepaid plan: to receive an exclusive bonus item, or use code "PAOLO" to save $5 on your first order. It would be a perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones (and yes — US shipping is still available!) Can Japanese BBQ rival the legendary flavors of Texas? I travel from Tokyo to Karuizawa to uncover Smokemanship, a hidden BBQ shop serving wagyu brisket, ribs, and pulled pork like you’ve never seen before by a local Japanese pit master. Masa-san, originally from Hyogo moved to Karuizawa 13 years ago where a small passion for barbecue slowly grew into an obsession turned into a full-fledged restaurant just one year ago. His mission: to blend authentic Texas techniques with Japan’s prized wagyu beef, known for its rich umami flavor and delicate marbling. But making Texas BBQ in Japan is no easy task. The climate in Karuizawa brings humid summers and snowy, dry winters, forcing Masa-san to adapt his smoking process. With a smaller smoker and different local conditions, he carefully controls the fire day and night. And while Texas BBQ often relies on oak and mesquite, Japan’s wood is different, so he uses a mix of cherry and apple wood to create a softer, more delicate aroma. From slow-smoked pork that stays moist over 12 hours, to wagyu brisket cooked for 16 hours with just a simple salt and pepper rub, Masa-san proves that great barbecue is all about patience, precision, and respect for the craft. His brisket, ribs, and pulled pork deliver bold Texas-style flavors while incorporating Japan’s own local character. Hidden in the mountains of Nagano, this small BBQ shop is raising the bar for what Japanese barbecue can be. With discipline, focus, and the heart of a craftsman, Masa-san has created a true Texas BBQ experience in Japan, one that food lovers from all over can appreciate. Watch more of my Behind the Counter videos: - https://paolofrom.tokyo/btc Smokemanship Texas BBQ Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/c14eLeu7nMdHvVkL6 - https://www.instagram.com/smokemanship/ Get my Paolo fromTOKYO Premium Kaminari Hot Sauce - https://paolofromtokyohotsauce.com Paolo fromTOKYO Vending Machine in Shibuya Tokyo - https://maps.app.goo.gl/RjwhUQ7oLRiGRo7y9 Address: Shibuya BEAM Building 31-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042 Open: 24 Hours / 7 Days Get my Tokyo & Japan Merch and show your support! - https://www.tokyozebra.com/mrch ___ Tokyo Zebra: My 2nd YouTube Channel ___ See My Life in Japan behind the scenes - https://www.youtube.com/tokyozebra Questions about Japan or Japan Travel? Get answers and chat with my Discord Community - https://paolofrom.tokyo/discord ___ Channel Support ___ Want to help SUPPORT my channel, buy me a BEER or Maiko and I DINNER? Thank you in advance! - PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/paolofromtokyo - Venmo: PaolofromTokyo (venmo.com/paolofromtokyo) - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paolofromtokyo Join YouTube Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/paolofromtokyo/join - Merch Store: https://tokyozebra.com/mrch ___ Help with Subtitles / Closed Captioning ___ - https://paolofrom.tokyo/cc ___ Business ___ Want me to feature your business in my video? [email protected] Want to send me stuff? For ADDRESS - https://www.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 https://www.tokyozebra.com/about - Instagram: @paolofromtokyo - https://instagram.com/paolofromtokyo @tokyo.zebra - https://instagram.com/tokyo.zebra - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paolofromtokyoofficial - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.fromtokyo ___ My Film Gear ___ (Affiliate Links Used - I may receive commission from products purchased) - Main Camera (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2GlSvyy (International) http://geni.us/pyBIG7S - Main Wide Lens (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2o5B00B (International) https://geni.us/DDbpW - Powered Mic (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2B7HnUM (International) http://geni.us/ZaFl4a - Mic (USA Link) https://amzn.to/30VtlPV (International) https://geni.us/lVurdzT - Portable TriPod (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2LKhM6e (International) http://geni.us/DfeI - Gimbal (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2PYmjYA (International) https://geni.us/amgYR3 - Drone (Original) (USA Link) https://amzn.to/2K6qrAW (International) http://geni.us/UFAFl3c - For a complete list of my gear: https://www.tokyozebra.com/my-gear/ Access to Music in video: http://share.epidemicsound.com/zsbS8