【$3】Japanese Salaryman Breakfast(Matsuya)-The weird things about Japan

Welcome back to the channel! Today, I’m taking you to "Matsuya," one of Japan's most famous fast-food chains, to try a breakfast that looks absolutely incredible.

As you saw in the thumbnail, this entire set meal—rice, miso soup, sausage, egg, and salad—costs only about $3 USD (¥450). It tastes amazing, but honestly, the price is shocking.

The Salaryman's Fuel Every morning, thousands of Japanese "salarymen" (businessmen) rush into places like this. They wolf down this cheap, high-energy food in minutes before squeezing onto packed trains to face another long, grueling day at the office. This $3 meal is the fuel that keeps Japan Inc. running.

The Reality of "Cheap Japan" For tourists visiting Japan right now, this exchange rate is paradise. It’s practically free.

But as someone living here, it’s a bit complicated. Why does it have to be this cheap? Japan has faced nearly 30 years of wage stagnation and deflation. While the quality of this breakfast is world-class, the price is a stark symbol of the economic reality many Japanese workers face. It's delicious, yes, but it also tells a story about a country where prices—and wages—just don't seem to rise.

Join me as I enjoy this incredible value meal and reflect on the bittersweet reality of being a salaryman in modern Japan.

👇 Question of the Day 👇 How much does a standard breakfast cost in your country? Is $3 unbelievable to you, too? Let me know in the comments!



[Timestamps]
0:00 Intro:Entering Matsuya
0:11 Ordering
2:09 Breakfast
3:48 Eating natto
6:58 Weird things about Japan