Great Big Story, I really appreciate your video, but I have a suggestion. When displaying the different designs they have made, jump cutting from one design to the next, rapidly, try to show it when there are no texts to read and when the dude stops talking? I'm stuck between reading the lines or looking as the designs pass by. Seriously, not to be nitpicky or anything.

@SenseiYasir

7 жыл бұрын

You have my approval.

@JoeARedHawk275

7 жыл бұрын

Salmon Fish When you read subtitles a lot, you sort of develop this ability to read and watch at the same time without the problems you mention. Also, being able to read fast helps too. I'm a weeaboo as you can tell

@benedekbalogh6246

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah you're just not used to it.

@g-alicenine

7 жыл бұрын

Fliminar The Awesome I'm Dutch so I'm pretty darn used to it, but it still bothered me as well. I actually had to pause, read, then go back to actually see the designs. And this is coming from a person who has been watching things with subtitles most of her 30 years.

@WingN

7 жыл бұрын

they're just trying to accommodate the short attention span people have now a days. if this video was longer they'd probably loss 30%+ of views

"Dad, I wanna be a doctor." "No son, you shall uphold the Fukushima tradition and become the head of the family's wagashi shop!" Talk about turn of the tables.

@JessicaSmith-dp4qg

6 жыл бұрын

TheDangerWolf No kidding...

@the_number_one

5 жыл бұрын

So no innovation. They use the same prints for 1000s of years as well

@LittleBlacksheep1995

5 жыл бұрын

@@the_number_one if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Besides I believe they actually make new designs over the years.

@izanaginomikotofase4thehed161

5 жыл бұрын

That's what Asian Culture is. Do your home tradition till the end of the world.

@porogami7yearsagoedited754

5 жыл бұрын

@@the_number_one 'no innovation' yet Japan is one of the most innovative places in the world. Just look at their technology with trains, vending machines and companies. They just also maintain tradition.

you know the sweet must be good if you can't even imagine the taste of it!!

@user-gv3kk4ts9b

7 жыл бұрын

Juans GotThis Taste like sweet bean paste. duh.

@grumpymacaron

7 жыл бұрын

霧裡探花水中望月lmao i mean not a lot of non-asian foods have tried sweet bean paste. people freak out when they watch me eat bean paste

@danidelafuente1

7 жыл бұрын

For some reason I can't really stand sweet bean paste and the best I would describe it as is a dull sweet starchy flavor. But honestly, I couldn't never eat these I would save them forever❤

@danidelafuente1

7 жыл бұрын

ಥ_ಥ bloop I wouldn't buy it in the first place because I don't like bean paste at all and don't like to hoard things. But if it was given to me why would I eat it?

@danidelafuente1

7 жыл бұрын

ಥ_ಥ bloop I..just...said... if someone gave this to me I wouldn't eat it because I don't like bean paste. We were literally talking about bean paste. I just said I didn't like it then tried to be polite by at least appreciating the visual aspect of it

when you are surfing KZread cause you want to ignore your stomachs demonstrating a whale's mating call ....

@ottocast6525

7 жыл бұрын

Alpha C Sick?

@sierraquintana8012

7 жыл бұрын

Alpha C same

@Shanshan12988

7 жыл бұрын

Lol my stomach is also doing a mating call

@Lil17Lil

7 жыл бұрын

Alpha C I literally laughed for 30 seconds!!! 🤣 soooo funny and soooo true

@phoenixfritzinger9185

7 жыл бұрын

Alpha C but it's too pretty to eat

2:16 What do you want me to do? Yeah, just walk around with the camera on that board

@iamgorgeous

3 жыл бұрын

Lol😂

I’ve made these before (although no where as close to as perfect as the people in the video can make them) and man it is hard. I think I’ve tried almost 5 times now and even perfecting the dough is difficult, and it takes hours just to make the bean paste because you must peel each bean individually or mash through a sieve. and then if your dough isn’t perfect, it makes it hard to shape into the proper form because it’s not the right consistency or it doesn’t have the right level of moisture. i have mad respect for these guys.

@user-fx7fi6hp4g

4 жыл бұрын

For beginners and for those with no teachers, it will be difficult, but nerikiri is actually one of the easiest wagashi to make. A microwave and three ingredients is all you need (shiroan shiratamako mizu). For large orders, confectionery shops don’t peel the skins individually, as they get filtered out in later processes anyways. You described the making of shiroan, which is a tedious task, but it’s not necessary to make it unless it is not available in your area. In shops, they have machines to help them through the processes of making anko, so it’s not difficult to produce, although administering and working the machines to process the beans to perfection takes skill.

I am convinced that there is nothing about Japanese culture, food, and art that is not absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful.

@Imbrojeff2361

Жыл бұрын

Beside some of the killing killing they did in WW2 lmao.

Great Big Story - I'd love to see you launch a campaign to make sure the Fukushima's amazing book is properly digitally preserved for future generations.

@liawatson5789

7 жыл бұрын

William French email them.

@titavaughns7698

7 жыл бұрын

William French That's if the family wants that done

@frenchjr25

7 жыл бұрын

Great Big Story follows the comments on this video

@AdiJayanto

7 жыл бұрын

not gonna happened. it's a family secret. they maybe only open pages on the design that featured on video. they maybe gonna go to a shrine then ask a shinto monk to copy the book manually.

@jhngrc_

5 жыл бұрын

If the family wants to do it, I'm sure they would. It's their book.

looks like it will be expensive af

@lilacosmanthus

7 жыл бұрын

Keeping sweets expensive to keep people thin... I think that's a great idea.

@gerrittlighthart

7 жыл бұрын

The prices they on the boxes they did show seem to be between 1,500 to 5,000 yen, which is like $10-45 USD. Not cheap, but not completely insane; the kind of sweet you might buy for a special occasion or a gift.

@Mintchocoable

7 жыл бұрын

those are the easier made ones tho. I've been to a shop like that, they serve it one by one and around 1200 yen each...

@gerrittlighthart

7 жыл бұрын

Mintchocoable haha so it's got to be a REALLY special occasion. Or you have to absolutely love bean paste...

@lilacosmanthus

7 жыл бұрын

I once bought peach jello dessert things for myself from Mitsuwa's side stores (like what you would find for summer wagashi). It was $25 for two of them. I think I cried while I ate them.

0:37 eyebrows on fleek

@shizukagozen777

7 жыл бұрын

Emi x IKR 😅

@Enzo-qy8ej

7 жыл бұрын

Emi x they trim their brows

@Grace-iv1ho

4 жыл бұрын

DAMN IM JEALOUS OF HIS BROWS

Everybody: let machines do it Japan: I will craft this paperclip for 6 generation and it will be the best paperclip for 7 generations more

Japanese videos on this channel are always so inspiring

I kinda don't want to eat them because I feel like I'd ruin the hard work! D: Even the wrapping and the box they're in looks so amazing!!!

@fine6023

7 жыл бұрын

biobiobio7777 All the hard work is meant to be ruined, you wouldn't want to leave it to rot, that would just be a waste. The treat's sole purpose is to be eaten ;)

@ninayang5253

6 жыл бұрын

In Japan, to them they believe something is beautiful must be used than rather it being sat there and untouched

@WonnieWon04

6 жыл бұрын

Its made to be eaten tho 😂😂, it will be offending to not eat it

Why are most of the fascinating stuffs are in Japan?😂

@zaurhasanov5458

7 жыл бұрын

Life is Not Fair, Earth is Not Square it is because you are already used to thinga in Western World and nothing comes surprising to you, but Japan has a much more different culture and food so you perceive it as fascinating.

@lemonjones4648

7 жыл бұрын

Life is Not Fair, Earth is Not Square why u no use Google ಠ_ಠ

@cabbageforcats4524

7 жыл бұрын

Life is Not Fair, Earth is Not Square It's cause their culture is rich

@AndrewManroe

7 жыл бұрын

Life is Not Fair, Earth is Not Square cause Japan is the best

@talonviperchef4048

7 жыл бұрын

Incorrect. I'm a Chinese who's lived in the States for years. And Japanese craftsmanship still fascinates me way more than, say, Netherlands ones or Irish ones. It's not about cultural conformity.

That's some serious dedication with passion.

@sprinkhole58

4 жыл бұрын

I could be seriously dedicated to making mud-pies all day.

Is no one else commenting on how incredible it is that they have the book from the original founder in almost perfect condition?? I think it's so fascinating seeing how they use the same designs from the book and molds past down

His voice is so calming

I'd love to see wagashi representing the variety of flowers from different countries as an extension of their seasonal menu or as limited editions for tourists.

This is actually beautiful i could spend hours watching "Wagashis" being made

@BothHands1

7 жыл бұрын

plural is still Wagashi :)

I always loved how much Chinese and Japanese people find inspiration in flowers and treat them with respect, this is so beautiful to see.

This is why Great Big Story is one of the best channel in youtube, no challenge for others

more videos about japan!

What beautiful pieces of art these sweets are!

I really enjoy looking at the stories of people with these amazing, practiced skills. Like this guy and his son really studied this thing they make, this passion they share. You can really hear the pride in their voice over this thing that most people would consider a very small thing: They make sweets and they're proud because they think they make THE BEST candy in their whole country. That's beautiful. In a world where so many things are made using an assembly line or a machine, these guys make something beautiful by hand.

These videos are so beautifully made! They are so pleasing to watch :)

Japan, treating sweets-making like the serious business it actually is.

I absolutely love this channel. Seriously, I don't think there's a KZread channel that explores the world as in depth as you guys do. Keep it up!

wow.. this is such wonderful art. I love how practiced their hands are as they roll the sweets and cut the patterns

This man is very calm. I would love to buy from that shop!

Japanese really appreciate nature.

I really love how careful and delicate they mold the sweets.

Pride in workmanship and appreciation of the beauty the world has to offer. Thank you for the video.

But has he achieved bankai?

@someonesays52

7 жыл бұрын

asking the real questions

@dominicperez3777

7 жыл бұрын

Man Spider Bleach! :)

@arniecalang4583

7 жыл бұрын

Man Spider you sir have made my day

@JibHyourinmaru

7 жыл бұрын

haha made my day also

@yasminroberts9841

7 жыл бұрын

Man Spider lol...ultimate move....

beautiful

wow that's true art. just beautiful.

This channel is gold! What a great time to be on the internet

Hi I want to try one of those

@singaporeseaslugs1393

7 жыл бұрын

everyone does

Japan is full of such passionate and humble people. I would love to go there one day and go to places like this and just admire the culture.

Breathtaking!

Man Japan is full of surprises and perfection

oh gosh, they are way too beautiful to eat! i'd have kept them there in the box untouched^-^

I can't stop looking at the guy's nail... 😳

@maix139

7 жыл бұрын

it means he work so hard that he doesn't have time to go get a manicure lol soft hands mean the person is lazy - advice from my mom

@anna-a-podsh

7 жыл бұрын

It's an Asian cultural thing - for many centuries long nails represented high social position meaning that rich and well educated people with long nails usually spend time indoors doing office job, contrary to poor peasants whose nails can not be long due to hard physical work.

@kakuella

7 жыл бұрын

maikor3 as a child of Asian chef, I was taught to cut nail Very short to avoid sanitary issue. Im not complaining about roughness of his hands. Just bit cringed by the length of his nails 😅

@kakuella

7 жыл бұрын

Kay-ael Kalaariah im from asian chef family and in Asian culinary culture, it's a must to cut nails very short. This shows that either the master haven't been making pastries for fair amount time so he forgot to keep his nails short or he doesn't know it's a big red flag to keep nails long (which I highly doubt that).

@andiedelavega7638

7 жыл бұрын

kakuella ohhh...i am not the only one

Beautiful.

Japan is truly amazing

¡Que belleza!

They're beautiful, but unfortunately the majority of Japanese sweets go out the window if you don't like azuki bean paste, like me. ( ´◉‿ゝ◉`)

@wetwank

7 жыл бұрын

Adam Hirsch : (

He has such a gentle voice 🥰🥰❤️

i'm falling love with this country.. they keep the traditional culture in moderns day side by side.. awesome 👏

Why is this channel so underrated they deserve like 10 million more subs

american candy / molded into rectangle or circle than placed into a plastic wrapping and sealed japanese candy / handmade perfection in a small package

@respberry123

7 жыл бұрын

Don't jump to conclusions from watching one video. There is cheap japanese candy and exquisite american candy as well.

@feqol

6 жыл бұрын

Ballin hes not being serious

@promontorium

6 жыл бұрын

Check out Lofty Pursuits KZread channel. The guy makes traditional American candies. Fun to watch from start to finish. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKeFr8tvkdKxgqg.html

@themoonkeeper271

6 жыл бұрын

Chlamydia no american candy, in the same price range, is as exquisitely crafted as this. wagashi is even made at home, which are far more delicate and beautiful than your average american homemade treats. not to mention a billion times healthier!

@sprinkhole58

4 жыл бұрын

We sill hand make candy here in the USA. An yes, they are made with pride... and perhaps to perfection too.

Such big hands for such gentleness.

These are so beautiful and perfect! Feels almost like a sacrilege that they are meant to be eaten, but then again it's a good reminder of the transient nature of everything in this world.

At 0:47 it looked like he was tying a belt for a karate uniform

@analisapena3086

5 жыл бұрын

I actually know how to do it and it looks very similar!!!

The guy at 1:22 has some serious patience

I loved how they make these sweets with great patience and artistic way 🥀💙

his voice is so calming and peaceful

is this real anime?

@a-bird-lover

7 жыл бұрын

yaboykevinn _ No, ninja warrior is. And not the stupid American version, I mean the original Japanese version.

@junkyyard2273

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Vergara No, dude. This is Japan. And also, only about 25% if Japan watch anime, so please don't mix those two.

@childishknight8587

4 жыл бұрын

Junior Mechanica It’s a joke, don’t be such a party pooper

My list of things to see in Japan is only getting longer and longer ("^^)

So beautiful... Little pieces of art..❤

truly amazing!

このチャネルはいいビデオしかアップしないね😄よく習った！

Meanwhile in America... _"Do you want a Big Mac to go with that, ma'am?"_

@harveyazur305

4 жыл бұрын

Your pic is too weird for someone else to like...

episodes about japan is superrr amazing XD please keep making more videos 🎎

Wow. How beautiful.

why do i live in America?

@wetwank

7 жыл бұрын

what blank? do u wish u came out of a different uterus

@whatblank4157

7 жыл бұрын

what? XD!

@analisapena3086

5 жыл бұрын

Why do I live in a low on the National list everything but a high score in its crime rate sort of state?

There is a typo. The man's name was Fukushima Shintaro 「福島慎太郎」but the videos says his name is "Fukishima"....

@jujuojuojuojujuoisjoke1465

6 жыл бұрын

福 can be read as "fuki" in Nanori reading or "fuku" in Kun reading. You and the video are both correct :]

His voice is so soothing and calm

Its really touching about the generations and how long the shop has been making the sweets

spends hours in serving. eaten by me in two seconds

Where can I find this in Osaka?

@musingsofajay387

7 жыл бұрын

you can go to the big department stores n go to the bottom level. usually they have a level for cakes and confections and also a floor or section for the traditional wrapped wagashi. They aren't exactly the fresh ones like these.. you can find those in boutiques. My host mother was a masters of tea ceremony... lived with her for a month when I was younger in Osaka myself. You just have to look harder for them. If anything youd find more of these shops in osaka sinc osaka is food city compared to tokyo. well, prob the same but osaka is more known for their food.

Truly a work done by masters of their craft.❤🇯🇵

Hi! I really love your videos, thank you so much for making them :D

Never will see this in america

Notification squad!

@narwhal6397

7 жыл бұрын

TheLastOfAloosh Great Job You Are First!

@ottocast6525

7 жыл бұрын

TheLastOfAloosh HERE

I am in love with Japan because they value most of the things in a transcendental manner... So inspiring that we never settle for less and no matter what we have, still learn to appreciate ❤️❤️❤️

I've tasted these during the tea ceremony!! They really are fantastic!!!

Can anyone tell me where this place is? I've tried looking it up but nothing :/

@pimpnsliq

7 жыл бұрын

Claïs Lemmens It's called Fukushimaya

@Claiis

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I read the info box, but I looked it up online and on Maps and I just can't find it. Would love to go visit - I'm gonna be in Tokyo next month.

@acatinny

7 жыл бұрын

Fukushimaya, Sugamo 2-1-1, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. It is located in front of the north exit of Sugamo station of Yamate-line. There are many other famous traditional Japanese sweets stores in Tokyo. Just google "best Japanese sweets Tokyo."

@Claiis

7 жыл бұрын

You are a TREASURE! Thank you so much :)

@BothHands1

7 жыл бұрын

Check out Kyuushuu if you have the chance. I love it here, and we have amazing wagashi too. I live in Nagasaki, but I think Fukuoka might be better for someone who's interested in Tokyo.

He's a master...but his nails give me anxiety!

Love these videos!

Great story! Thank you!

How the Japanese People do the "S" letter: Shhsssss

But those nails nastyyyy 😂

@mintymoon2337

6 жыл бұрын

Simran Khataw it's the ugly price artists pay to deliver art.

@tiramisu9528

6 жыл бұрын

Not it’s not it’s you that ugly. Sorry lol

Wow, this was fantastic. The content, editing and everything. Well done.

I loved watching this. More like this please.

There is probably gonna be comments asking why America does not have stuff like this when they probably do people just don't bother to look it up. I mean its a ball of sugar.

@woofwoofisjf8734

6 жыл бұрын

It's not a ball of sugar but uh sure

finger nails are dirty

Wow, that's amazing and beautiful! I want to try one now. Perfect pieces of eye candy as well as a literal sweet

They are so creative 😍😍😍

his hand is very dirty

The finger nails ruined it for me....so filthy....

@arabellat5133

7 жыл бұрын

Seiryu H Someone get these guys a nice manicure!

@jacky_2285

7 жыл бұрын

Seiryu H fuck you

@kduong1899

7 жыл бұрын

Seiryu H His nails are like that because he worked hard to learn and practice. It's not filthy. It proves that he worked hard for his skills. If looks on a person is all you care about, then I won't insult you but I think that just because his nails are like that it doesn't ruin what beautiful sweets he make.

@ladakaplan

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for mistakes, but I just wanted to say that it is not about his nails being ragged, it is about the nail fungus he seem to have. Aaand he doesn't have gloves on. So it is kinda filthy. Nail fungus has nothing to do with hard work or aesthetics issues, it is just unhygienic.

@danij1586

7 жыл бұрын

at what point in the video did you see nail fungus?

total beauty! family beauty, art beauty, food beauty, transcendent beauty. love families building worlds!

Thats another reason of why I want to visit Japan. Thats truelly a great big story.

A work of art, just by watching it.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

i love this channel so much

His voice is so nice and calming aaaa

So beautiful! I hope to one day sample and experience these amazing works of art.

Look at his eyes full of love and care when he do the sweet.wow😋😇

Their voices are soothing 👂💕

This is adorable

Beautiful