The chairman Yoshinobu Shibata should be declared a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government, for singled handedly reviving lost techniques alone, to say nothing of the superb quality of his work. The total dedication of Eri Nakazawa is inspirational and moving in her dedication to her work, constantly striving to be better all the while producing the beautiful workmanship. What a wonderful video. Thank you.

@saltycreole2673

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time, I greatly appreciate it

@darpe

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! And I love that he is trying to improve his crafts in subtle ways that still keep it traditional.

@diGritz1

2 жыл бұрын

There are three main hallmarks of Living treasures. 1: Location, is it the place where it was traditionally made. 2: Teaching or recording the techniques. 3: Tradition, is it an unbroken line from the past to present. I would speculate it's #3 as he is not part of a long line but rather relatively new. Putting aside the question of whether he deserves it, if you think about it anyone who starts a craft and uses reinvents old techniques could become one. The final "requirement" is showing wares and winning awards for your work. This takes a long time. I think there is also a bias towards crafts like sword smithing or sword polishing and against a lunch box. That said out of 300 smiths there's only a handful designated as living treasure and most have already died.

I could watch hours and hours of this, thanks for sharing this beautiful Japanese art

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

our pleasure 😊

Wow!!! Pretty nice!! And I love girls are getting to like this!

The traditional process, the master craftsman who stays true to it, and those who live and toil lovingly, dedicatedly, and faithfully by the same values that tradition alive ARE all national treasures. Lucky are we who can only witness, even if only vicariously.

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

thank you kindly!

Nice & beautiful work . One day, I'd like to come & see you. The trip should be a excellent journey. Thanks FR from Switzerland

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

2 жыл бұрын

Always welcome

Good job, it takes time to live much less making something that last longer than yourselves. Thanks from Texas

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

What a great young woman

Such wonderful bowls.

Dedication to the everyday item isn't a an easy one. Finding easier ways of doing things isn't always best. The old ways need to be passed on, he found a great apprentice👍✌

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@richardc6269

3 жыл бұрын

Again..gr8 work with ur videos✌

Very beautiful and a great craftswoman!!!

Just beautiful! A joy to watch the skills and dedication required to create such stunning items. Thank you for sharing these impressive craftspeople with us.

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

thank you. Precious crafts.

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

What nobility in that life.

great!

Thanks!

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

I'm 8 minutes in and what this 9 1/2 year apprentice did at the cutting table is scary!! Please tell this young lady to use a elongated piece of wood push the plank through the circular saw. Safety above all else.

@m2ukass

2 жыл бұрын

The material is too thin and flexible for it. It can literally just fuck off any second. That's why she holds it down with her hands.

I will definitely bu a couple Odate bentos the next time I can travel to Japan! Stay safe and be well everyone!

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

2 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate it

I wish she would use a push stick when cutting the wood. I just about cut my thumb off doing the same thing the same way she was cutting the wood on the table saw. I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

That's what Japanese people lack, safety first and foremost

@oneshotme

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodworkingEnthusiasts And I've seen a lot in videos of missing a finger or thumb of craft people there and around there

So good, thank you, spasiba, arigatou goizaimasu.

@WoodworkingEnthusiasts

2 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

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Next Japan kite please😁

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WTF.. no safety glasses or push stick on the table saw, is that the price of quality?

voo.fyi pleasurable

In this modern world of cultural decay, all I can say is: Thank God for the Japanese!

Pffffff

Another ridiculously meticulous japanese construct of a simple item🙄🙄🙄🙄. 9 1/2 years and hasnt got it yet? Silly