{"id":719394,"date":"2025-08-27T09:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/719394\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:28:55","slug":"where-riders-meet-smiling-women-a-hidden-burger-shop-in-the-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/719394\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Riders Meet Smiling Women: A Hidden Burger Shop in the Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Where Riders Meet Smiling Women: A Hidden Burger Shop in the Mountains\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u1b6lNGcWhI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhere Riders Meet Smiling Women: A Hidden Burger Shop in the Mountains<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFujich\u014d, Saga City, surrounded by mountains and clear streams The mountain breeze and birdsong soften the summer heat \u201cOne food truck appears in this nature-rich place\u201d Introducing \u201cMagnet Burger\u201d The owner, Ms. Tanaka She wants to connect people like a \u201cmagnet\u201d That\u2019s the spirit behind starting this burger shop That\u2019s the spirit behind starting this burger shop Through Instagram DMs Like, \u201cI can\u2019t come today\u201d \u201cEnjoy your journey around Japan\u201d Or \u201cIt\u2019s hot today, take care of yourself\u201d Those are the kind of messages I get It makes me happy When that happens Today is the last day of the shop From next month, I\u2019ll set out on my long-time dream: a journey around Japan I wonder how it will go When I come back I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll have many encounters I do intend to return But in the end, I think it will always be Saga for me Today, her childhood friend Ms. Riko is helping out Is today the last? Yeah, today\u2019s the last It\u2019s the last today, right? Wow We really ran through it, Kotoko That year and two months went by so fast You did well JKT) By the way, did you plan to match colors? Not at all!! Even the denim I hate it, we\u2019re not even that close It\u2019s such a surprise But let\u2019s do our best Yeah, let\u2019s do our best A cola Would you like it as a set? No Just each separately We\u2019re having a barbecue this afternoon Wow, burgers before that? Thank you very much That\u2019ll be 1,200 yen Thank you very much Please wait a moment Thank you very much I\u2019ll put in the fries Yes, please Tanaka loves motorcycles Many biker friends visit today too Fujich\u014d is also a popular spot for people who enjoy touring As more customers come, they add more chairs Regulars support the shop Fried chicken burger The premium burger is packed with cheese, tomato, lettuce and more Number six, are you here? Yes, here! I\u2019ll bring your drinks over Thank you very much! Enjoy your barbecue Thank you so much for going out of your way! Egg and teriyaki sauce Magnet Burger Orders keep coming, the kitchen is hectic Hurry up!! Got scolded. The manager scolded me The name \u201cMagnet\u201d holds the wish to connect people Tanaka\u2019s smile draws people like a magnet, bringing everyone together Excuse me Thank you for waiting Thank you Please take your time Delicious! How long is the wait? How long? I think between 30 minutes to an hour Six Magnet Burgers going out That was delicious, thank you! Thank you! Take care Sorry I couldn\u2019t bring it Thank you Please take your time Alright, please I\u2019ll leave it here Sorry about that Thank you for waiting Here you go Sorry to keep you waiting Please take your time Delicious burgers and fresh air Smiles come naturally Thank you so much! Thank you! I want to see you again I came here because I wanted to see you too! When you come back, let\u2019s sit and talk slowly Me too Thank you very much Take care Sorry to keep you waiting It\u2019s chilled Her husband, Yuya He has supported Ms. Tanaka since before the opening I tend to be reckless So he balances me out He\u2019s really like a stabilizer for my spirit That\u2019s what it feels like Everyone spending time at their own pace A comfortable time flows here Everyone looks so happy Yeah It\u2019s nice to see that happiness Yeah, I know what you mean It makes me happy too It brings a smile Inspired by a riders\u2019 caf\u00e9 in Australia She started the food truck while working multiple jobs The best thing is, I\u2019m glad I did it The connections They were really So important this past year With the people of Fujich\u014d I could meet regularly And from really far away too Many people came just for Magnet Burger Their stories were really interesting Talking with those people was so much fun Anyway, really This past year I was supported by my customers This is not the end But rather A level-up An evolution So people can enjoy it even more So the circle can expand further Not just growth But I\u2019ll enjoy it myself too And when I return I look forward to seeing you again ~ One year ago ~ Okay, turning left here It got a little tilted JKT) What is this? These are customers\u2019 stickers The goal is to fill this entire space JKT) It\u2019s grown a lot It has, in just a year It\u2019s grown this much JKT) That was one of your goals, right? It hasn\u2019t reached the ceiling yet But I\u2019ll be back to fill the top and bottom too Special thanks to \u201cMagnet Burger\u201d<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\uff3bMagnet Burger Instagram\uff3d<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/magnet_burger_saga\/<\/p>\n<p>In the mountains of Saga, Japan, there\u2019s a hidden burger shop that has become a special stop for riders.<br \/>\nRun by smiling women, this cozy food truck welcomes bikers and travelers with warmth, laughter, and freshly made burgers.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s more than just a place to eat\u2014it\u2019s where nature, motorcycles, and human connection come together.<br \/>\nJoin us as we visit this unique spot where riders meet smiling women and discover the heart behind their<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Japanese Kitchen Tour \u2013 The channel that brings you inside the kitchens of Japan, where dedicated chefs craft authentic Japanese cuisine with incredible skill and heart.<br \/>\nWe capture the behind-the-scenes stories of sushi masters, ramen artisans, yakitori grillers, and traditional chefs across Japan.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about Japanese food culture, love discovering how real Japanese kitchens operate, or simply want to feel the craftsmanship behind every dish, this is the channel for you!<\/p>\n<p>From world-famous sushi and ramen to local diners, street food, massive food portions, and hidden gems, we show it all \u2013 real kitchens, real stories.<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\ufe0f Follow us on Instagram:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/japanese_kitchen_tour\/<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\ufe0f Check out our new channel Amazing JAPAN for deeper insights into traditional culture, craftsmanship, and tourism in Japan:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AmazingJAPAN-Youtube\/videos<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where Riders Meet Smiling Women: A Hidden Burger Shop in the Mountains Fujich\u014d, Saga City, surrounded by mount<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":719395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[144750],"tags":[364598,116180,402508,277396,402507,206805,6122,302344,656,5811,52026,364597,42773,364599,1170,277401,70467,409,402506,33927,145045,11066,145043,145044,11068,148506],"class_list":{"0":"post-719394","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-saga","8":"tag-behind-the-scenes-cooking","9":"tag-burger","10":"tag-burger-recipe","11":"tag-burger-shop","12":"tag-burgers","13":"tag-food-documentary","14":"tag-hamburger","15":"tag-japanese-chef","16":"tag-japanese-culture","17":"tag-japanese-food","18":"tag-japanese-kitchen-tour","19":"tag-japanese-restaurant-documentary","20":"tag-japanese-street-food","21":"tag-traditional-japanese-cuisine","22":"tag-ytccon","23":"tag-277401","24":"tag-70467","25":"tag-409","26":"tag-402506","27":"tag-33927","28":"tag-145045","29":"tag-11066","30":"tag-145043","31":"tag-145044","32":"tag-11068","33":"tag-148506"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=719394"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719394\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/719395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=719394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=719394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=719394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}