The most beautiful of this sorry is passion and love to traditional craft. ❤

@angelauska

11 ай бұрын

Sorry? I think you mean story😀

We would like to see more detailed video on how to make waraji :) It is a knowledge that can be forgotten and it would be a pity! In Poland we have something similar called Łapcie. Greetings :)

@faith9505

10 ай бұрын

Godly Reproof Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. (Psalm 141:5) We all need a little correction sometimes. We get a little bit off the path and do something we shouldn’t do. Or, maybe we’re engaged in something that isn’t bad but appears to be bad. It can send out the wrong signal. In times like these a Christian friend, instead of gossiping about us, may approach us and say, “You know what? I think this could be a problem. You might not want to do this. You might want to be careful and really put your guard up in this area.” It might sting a little bit to hear that. We may even feel a little embarrassed. But at the same time, we’ll be thankful that a friend cared and told us the truth. David wrote in one of his psalms, “Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it” (Psalm 141:5) He was saying, “Let those who are godly, who are righteous, correct me if necessary.” The great British preacher C. H. Spurgeon said of this verse, “He prefers the bitters of gracious company to the dainties of the ungodly. He would rather be smitten by the righteous than be feasted by the wicked. He gives a permit to faithful admonition, he even invites it.” The Bible says, “An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy” (Proverbs 27:5-6) However, sometimes we’ll bludgeon people with the truth instead of lovingly share it to prevent them from going the wrong direction. But Ephesians 4:15 reminds us, “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church” A true friend, a true man or woman of God, will tell you the truth and try to keep you from hurting yourself.

@jdb6026

Ай бұрын

There are some tutorials online, but they're usually in Japanese. I don't understand Japanese, but someone with experience in handicrafts will get it. Making it with rice straw is usually the best option, but one can make them using tshirt yarn, albeit they can only be used indoors. They get destroyed easily, though, like, after 100 steps. So they're no longer very practical, considering their take an hour or two to make.

Loved seeing the Waraji being made, and so great in a river and on stones. Non slip!!

This is so interesting! I learned something new today thanks to you 😊

Couple of delightful human beings! Someday, I would love to go on one of Mike's tours!

Fantastic video All cultures are losing skills that one day we all will have to re-learn Thanks Aki

Thank you for sharing! The mountains are truly calling you this summer. Have you worn your waraji on your trek in Europe? I hope you two will meet again. You are both appear to have kind hearts. I have learned so much from your channel! Have fun and stay safe.😊

Amazing video! Also flat shoes from natural made materials are the best orthopedic shoes for your spine and for proper positioning of leg bones, knees and hips, scientists are starting to come to this conclusion just now, yet our ancestors knew it all along.

@Audrey.17

11 ай бұрын

Right!!! 👣

@annag.3776

11 ай бұрын

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@janetthoke8027

3 ай бұрын

Yes!

I find the traditional shoes fascinating. It amazes me the things we call better than. Not all modern inventions are better. Thank you for sharing, love your videos😊

I love the idea of the Japanese sandals. I am finding I can wear flat footwear without the metatarsal problem hurting. So the sandals look great. Thank you for your realy enjoyable and interesting videos. Have a great time in Europe.

These are really easy to learn I hope lots of people retain these and as many traditional crafts as possible

Aki, thanks for another interesting video about Japanese culture, it's always interesting! The way you guys were hiking in a kimono with tabi and waraji on them really seems to take you back to the Edo period✨ I somehow learned about waraji a long time ago and became interested in these shoes, hope someday I'll weave a pair for myself and take a walk in the fields or mountain paths☺️

Another very interesting and unusual subject on your channel! I loved seeing the traditional items! 🙂❤

There are shoes made in Mexico called Huarachis. Pronounced the same. Woven leather sandals

Good morning Aki. Thank you for showing us this great piece of cultural art I didn't know about. This is why I find you and your friends so amazingly interesting (pardon my interest). I end up always being enchanted. Going to Japan? I definitely try to plan that! Have a nice continuation. Best.

2 hours to make them is not too bad!! They look great. It was great seeing what your journey walking together. That was wonderful.

@jdb6026

Ай бұрын

They are when you realise they don't last very long. More or less 100 steps and you need a new pair. Back in the day, they were being made and sold literally everywhere and were available anytime (not sure about supplies after the rice harvest season). After they get destroyed after 100 or so steps, one can buy another pair for rediculously cheap. They were made by farmers to pass time and to get rid of rice straw they would've otherwise burned in an economical manner. I made my own waraji using Manila hemp because I wasn't able to ask my neighbours for their rice straw before it rained.

Your videos help me to feel calm and relaxed. I admire your fortitude and courage to travel and to experience new things. ❤❤❤❤

Your videos are the BEST! I always feel great after watching them! I love Japan and it’s culture. It is so nice to learn about historical crafts!

Beautiful shoes, and a beautiful place to explore wearing the Waraji shoes! Good luck to Mike with his new business!! 👍👍

Things that are created and not manufactured are rare and amazing ✨️

That was fantastic! I loved learning about waraji and the Japanese countryside! Mike looks to have fantastic tours available. I really loved this and all your videos. Thank you Aki!

meeting your friend in Japan countryside makes it even more interesting to plan for a trip to Japan thank you

Wow, an Englishman trying to keep traditional Japanese culture alive!! What a legend!! A not well known tradition as well, that's what makes this so special!! Well done that man!!

Excellent video - Thank you for sharing....

U deserve one million views ❤thank you for getting us through this interesting experience and thanks to Mike to keep such wonderful tradition ❤️

Making a waraji is really fun. I made my own during the pandemic but because I couldn't get the timing right in asking neighbours for rice straw, I decided to make mine out of abaca. Bad idea, but it was good practice. It hurts my hands, legs, and back. Making it is no joke. Plus, it doesn't last very long. Maybe 100 steps? There was an abundance back in the day and it wa so affordable, the poor could afford to buy it. Waraji is better used on land than on pavement.

Thank you so much for this. Of course Native Americans made moccasins out of tanned buffalo, elk and deer hide, and South American Natives made woven shoes like waraji for traversing the mountains. There's a lot being revealed now about "earthing," which is basically going barefoot, or wearing something on our feet that is not made of synthetic materials but rather natural materials. There is much value in wearing natural materials on our feet.

@philtookgrenadesforme7785

10 ай бұрын

You have no idea how evil marxists are. Almost everything is part of the population reduction and demographic change movement, including shoes. They tried to implement the program in Japan after the war, but the Japenese were able to expel most of their strategy in the 1970s. FYI, Romans put garlic in their shoes for killing infections and other health benefits.

@faith9505

10 ай бұрын

Godly Reproof Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. (Psalm 141:5) We all need a little correction sometimes. We get a little bit off the path and do something we shouldn’t do. Or, maybe we’re engaged in something that isn’t bad but appears to be bad. It can send out the wrong signal. In times like these a Christian friend, instead of gossiping about us, may approach us and say, “You know what? I think this could be a problem. You might not want to do this. You might want to be careful and really put your guard up in this area.” It might sting a little bit to hear that. We may even feel a little embarrassed. But at the same time, we’ll be thankful that a friend cared and told us the truth. David wrote in one of his psalms, “Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it” (Psalm 141:5) He was saying, “Let those who are godly, who are righteous, correct me if necessary.” The great British preacher C. H. Spurgeon said of this verse, “He prefers the bitters of gracious company to the dainties of the ungodly. He would rather be smitten by the righteous than be feasted by the wicked. He gives a permit to faithful admonition, he even invites it.” The Bible says, “An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy” (Proverbs 27:5-6) However, sometimes we’ll bludgeon people with the truth instead of lovingly share it to prevent them from going the wrong direction. But Ephesians 4:15 reminds us, “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church” A true friend, a true man or woman of God, will tell you the truth and try to keep you from hurting yourself.

That’s exactly the kind of experience I would want in Japan! I also would 100% wear waraji. Thank you!

I love your videos. So educational and interesting.

Very interesting Aki! Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting! I'm happy that you are both trying to preserve good traditions. Your voice is different when you speak Japanese. ;)

@kamiyama-chairdesklamp

11 ай бұрын

Voice being different speaking different languages is actually pretty normal. Most non-monolingual are like this. (English is my third language of going on five, Japanese is also my first)

@sandracarli1110

11 ай бұрын

@@kamiyama-chairdesklamp Well, actually, I meant it as a statement. What you wrote is true. I'm a language teacher who speaks three languages and I can say it really happens. ;)

What a great pair of hiking shoes, waraji are!

Arigatou Aki for this video 😊. I think Waraji are so cool , I didn't know about them. Please tell Mike, he should promote them here in Switzerland 😅, I would definitely get one to get into rivers and lakes, my feet always hurt because of the stones and I do not like much the rubber shoes that are sold here for the water... well, now that I think about it, those would also be so good in many beaches around Europe as many of them have rocks instead of sand 🤔😅. Keep enjoying your trip 🙌😊

I would really love a matcha brand for Austria and an e-book or even an audio book. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos :)

Thank you for your Content. It's always so calming...I enjoy watching you while you deliver your love for your Country 😊 can't wait for the next Video!

here at my local renaissance festival we have sandals similar, the difference being they are made of rope

Very interesting video. My friend is using KZread to improve her English and she loves your channel. She thinks you're very handsome and she adores your accent. 😊

A cross between these and latvian pastalas would be perfect. 😁

Very interesting! I am transitioning to barefoot minimalist shoes, so these shoes are pretty fascinating. The part that I would like to learn more on is why the toes are not supported. They look like they are hanging off a bit. I wonder what the benefit is of that?

I have a big scar on my knee from slipping on a wet rock at the river bed. Maybe instead of crocs i should have worn straw sandals that day

I love the Waraji 😊

I love it! Now I just need to start a rice farm and then I can make some waraji x) Btw what is the paint on your hands did you use colouring during the weaving?

Not yet that's so nice

I like Tabi with Waraji, looks cool, and on gras you can walk well

Good informational video. Wait! Wait! The water was too cold for you?? Haven't you went into water with snow on the ground? LOL

Now you're cosplaying Ginko from Mushishi!

Amazing. Shalom!

I make them out of plastic twine. They last about a year. They are my main footwear.

I make waraji. I always look to history for minimalism

Now i know the reason "Luffy Sandals" so strong 😅

Sacrifice et don de soi, Il nous faudra puiser dans l'esprit du samouraï pour affronter les défis du futur....🤺

Sounds very close to the Mexican huarache, and also the materials are very similar.

actually as a cosplayer I do know waraji because of the bleach manga. what actually worries me though is that warajis are not holding up against glass and nails

@damianw5861

11 ай бұрын

You can sew rubber sole underneath, and you will be fine

I love japanese culture especially edo period samurai I have matsuri jog tabi boots and I have a pair of wajiri 😅I own a tenugui too lol

Why are the those standing out with Waraji? Can one make them just a bit longer or what is the purpose of this design?

Are you planning on teaching lessons on how to do Chano-yu? Where can we buy Waraji? I'm trying not to wear plastic materials or rubber shoes. I think it is better for our health to wear natural materials!

Nice will Contact him For sure . I’m Wishing to go soon xx 😘

Meanwhile me looking for shoes 😭 I must visit this British Guy and make them myself!

Where can I buy some

すばらしい 🌱💚✌🏼

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Thank you for the video. I messed up again, and well I still don't get japanese culture. So I hope it's ok, if I ask you: Can I change a water bottle someone else has if the owner agrees? If so, can I ask him for a favor? Like making a video about reparing bicycles?

I thought they were Wobaki? ...or did Hollywood screw that up?🤣 Please, could you recommend a non toxic traditional Japanese Tatami mat brand? I am wasting a ton of time sifting through counterfeits. Thank you!

I ❤to have a pair. How much? In America dollars?

first 🎉

Gift don

You asked the british guy because he must have stole them shoes ? :v

Nice tradition sandle but not to fashionable 😊

How are you lately? Are you still in touch with your former housemate? Is her name Jasmine? I forgot..

I created martial arts you really think you can beat the God of the samurai which I am not matcha

I'm a 30th Dan Shinobu what you said I can't beat you I didn't receive your poisoned milk but your mother drank it

Hi I'm a 500 th Dan navy seal you want to free japan