Is ANA Business Class worth $4,000 with all these compromises?

The ANA Business Class product onboard the 787-9 offers delicious food and impeccable service. But are those things worth the long list of compromises? Find out in this video review of my flight NH135 from Vancouver to Tokyo.

📝 This video is NOT sponsored. I paid for this trip myself. The airline did not know ahead of time that I was going to make a video, and the views presented are my own. Some product links are affiliate links. If you use them I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

✈️ Trip details:
Route: Vancouver YVR to Tokyo Narita NRT
Date: Nov. 29-30, 2022
Airline: ANA (NH)
Aircraft type: Boeing 787-9
Class of service: Business
Frequent flyer status: Star Alliance Gold (TK Elite)
Paid with: Cash

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1️⃣ Mirrorless camera:
Canon EOS M50 + EF-M 15-45mm Kit (Mark II):
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2️⃣ Wide-angle lens for Canon M50
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 STM:
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3️⃣ Compact microphone for cameras and smartphones
Comica CVM-VM10II mini shotgun mic:
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4️⃣ Android phone
OnePlus 6T. Current model from OnePlus:
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5️⃣ Mini tripods/selfie sticks
Ulanzi MT-34:
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6️⃣ Travel backpack with removable daypack
Osprey Farpoint 55:
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Larger version (Farpoint 70):
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🎬 Related videos mentioned:
Air Canada 787-9 Zurich to Toronto: https://youtu.be/FfnpOnTEcl0

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⌚ Sections in this video (Is ANA Business Class worth $4,000 with all these compromises?):
00:00 | ANA business class Vancouver to Tokyo
00:57 | Vancouver airport: domestic to international connection
01:41 | Why YVR is so nice
02:19 | Boarding ANA was confusing
03:14 | 787 business class cabin on ANA
04:31 | Takeoff from Vancouver
05:14 | Menu and meal service
06:33 | Lunch service starts
07:39 | Seat tour: ANA 787 business class
09:22 | Seat controls and bed mode
10:15 | Bathroom tour
10:55 | Pre-arrival meal
11:40 | My recommendation on ANA business class
12:30 | Air Canada business class

🏢 Companies mentioned:
@ANAGlobalCH