How This 116-Year-Old Shop In Little Tokyo Makes Mochi

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2019
  • "This is my family's legacy. I want to keep it going."
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  • @annsegundo805
    @annsegundo805 4 роки тому +14452

    The Owner guy literally has one of the most kind-looking faces I've ever seen

    • @noecazares2144
      @noecazares2144 4 роки тому +205

      To me he looks like a mexican american o.g.

    • @felo8100
      @felo8100 4 роки тому +373

      He looks like the type of person that plays an old grandpa in a Disney movie that dies of a disease

    • @ksenlovesbears
      @ksenlovesbears 4 роки тому +24

      Nekolover 987 lmfao so true

    • @gsofficial
      @gsofficial 4 роки тому +118

      i'm not gonna lie, i would trust him with my car keys

    • @brottarnacke
      @brottarnacke 4 роки тому +47

      It's like he was the inspiration to Super Mario.

  • @pizzacat2830
    @pizzacat2830 4 роки тому +5594

    Mad props to this family and any family owned businesses, it's not easy to run a business and even more challenging to keep it going for 10 years, let alone past one generation! Amazing, thank you for serving the community!

    • @soulsscribbles6342
      @soulsscribbles6342 4 роки тому +38

      pizza cat
      A whole century

    • @theadvancedfloof3514
      @theadvancedfloof3514 4 роки тому +2

      I have a family owned business, we just think earning money and losing it for someone is nahhh
      Thank you! :)

  • @AymenDZA
    @AymenDZA 3 роки тому +6685

    the scary/sad part of family businesses (especially ones that are engrained in tradition and heritage) is that it only takes one person for it to all end.

    • @dancingcarapace
      @dancingcarapace 3 роки тому +901

      Scary and sad possibly, but there’s also a badass raw energy in knowing that you hold you family’s cuter in your hands. You could look you parents in the eye and say “This bloodline dies with me”

    • @AymenDZA
      @AymenDZA 3 роки тому +114

      @@dancingcarapace that's savage !

    • @meglizmen3109
      @meglizmen3109 3 роки тому +260

      @@dancingcarapace this is some itachi uchiha energy

    • @dancingcarapace
      @dancingcarapace 3 роки тому +149

      @@meglizmen3109 except Itachi didn’t want the bloodline to end. Man was sobbing before he killed his parents.
      The energy I have is pre-Chunin Exam Gaara. He absolutely would have ended his whole bloodline. After all, there were only 4 members of his family left including him

    • @awsome14619
      @awsome14619 3 роки тому +81

      Just have multiple kids and hopefully one of them wants to take up the business.

  • @hafsasaleemi7191
    @hafsasaleemi7191 3 роки тому +881

    "You're a natural!"
    "Oh my God, you sound like my dad." 🤣

    • @irimac1806
      @irimac1806 3 роки тому +11

      So cute >_

    • @YODAz_Steph
      @YODAz_Steph 3 роки тому +13

      When he said that... Made him sound annoyed 🙄

    • @WalterWhite-jg7dw
      @WalterWhite-jg7dw 2 роки тому

      Haha, if your dad says you’re a natural at something he’s been doing before you were even born, you fucking know you’re a natural.

    • @panosp57
      @panosp57 Рік тому +2

      I hated his comment. So childish and self important. The presenter seemed so unimpressed the whole time. Well done to these beautiful people for tolerating him

  • @colby2150
    @colby2150 4 роки тому +11629

    I didn’t realize the title said “little Tokyo” I was think like damn they all speak great English and have a heavy American accent for being in Japan

    • @skywalker3852
      @skywalker3852 4 роки тому +81

      hahahhahahah this made my day xD

    • @KoltiraMemeweaver
      @KoltiraMemeweaver 4 роки тому +181

      I'm also Japanese American(sansei) and didn't notice the "Little" in front of Tokyo lol.

    • @AMYxxLYNNxxROCKS
      @AMYxxLYNNxxROCKS 4 роки тому +10

      Same! hahahahaha

    • @ViviThegreat
      @ViviThegreat 4 роки тому +10

      Ikr? That was my reaction

    • @yazyaz6881
      @yazyaz6881 4 роки тому

      Lmfao same

  • @faeriehex
    @faeriehex 4 роки тому +7301

    The owner seems like such a nice man... His face is so kind and his entire demeanour is so warm. How sweet ^^

    • @fatvizcaino1018
      @fatvizcaino1018 4 роки тому +62

      A very smart, well communicative man

    • @arykie7032
      @arykie7032 4 роки тому +11

      So am I the only one that thinks the opposite? Okay

    • @arykie7032
      @arykie7032 4 роки тому +11

      @Skrooge Lantay I don't know..there's something about him that makes me feel uneasy. Idk how to explain..

    • @arykie7032
      @arykie7032 4 роки тому +13

      @Skrooge Lantay Did I say that I'm blaming him for that? Of course it's my thing. 😐

    • @gateauxq4604
      @gateauxq4604 3 роки тому +33

      That is the face of a man who has been making people happy with one of the best treats on the face of the earth. 😊

  • @AlexisBrianna
    @AlexisBrianna 3 роки тому +832

    I just got some yesterday! I spent $45 on mochi and it’s literally the best mochi I’ve ever had. I feel so lucky to live near by to get mochi whenever I please. If you guys ever have the chance to come here, come! The owners are the absolute sweetest!

    • @imnotlyingiswear6726
      @imnotlyingiswear6726 3 роки тому +34

      good to hear theyre making it through covid 19

    • @jellybelly111
      @jellybelly111 2 роки тому +43

      It really is! You'd think you've had mochi but the ones at the grocery stores and restaurants are literally nothing compared to the ones at Fugetsu-Do. Their mochi is so pillowy soft and tastes like heaven. Literally can't find anything else like it in California.

    • @DD-fh6gy
      @DD-fh6gy 2 роки тому +22

      wow $45? is it that expensive or were u on a mochi haul?

    • @lilmissjoodypoody
      @lilmissjoodypoody 2 роки тому

      So jealous!

    • @melissawilson3729
      @melissawilson3729 2 роки тому +4

      I need to go to this place and try their Mochi, my stepdad will probably really appreciate going there too

  • @swjoo987
    @swjoo987 3 роки тому +334

    I truly appreciate Japanese for trying their best to keep their culture, traditonal and business. Not many countries can do so.

    • @emi-uq8kb
      @emi-uq8kb 9 місяців тому +1

      Глаболизм добрался и до них.

  • @Exclaw
    @Exclaw 4 роки тому +16354

    Jesus how many channels does buzzfeed wanna make

    • @alimamahazabin3909
      @alimamahazabin3909 4 роки тому +424

      As many as possible

    • @bunbunmochi2261
      @bunbunmochi2261 4 роки тому +858

      Many, so they can keep annoying the people who put them in their "don't recommend channel" list

    • @yixuancraze
      @yixuancraze 4 роки тому +47

      yes

    • @f6846
      @f6846 4 роки тому +72

      ITS OVER 9000

    • @margotdupre364
      @margotdupre364 4 роки тому +32

      You criticize but.... You are watching this video from buzzfeed 😐

  • @Callietorres6503
    @Callietorres6503 4 роки тому +1389

    The owner is such a dad, when the guy showed interest in wanting to learn he had him jump right into it. Even being excited for him doing a good job, cute!!!! 🥰

  • @aero.mp4
    @aero.mp4 3 роки тому +720

    every time asian adults tell younger asian "you're a natural!" at doing anything asian i get this sense of bonding only people within that ethnicity could understand

    • @asheefaazmialifia3069
      @asheefaazmialifia3069 3 роки тому +80

      I know its rare to get an adult especially Asian to compliment you, usually what i got from adults is insult lol

    • @goatmadej
      @goatmadej 3 роки тому +58

      The only thing my Korean grandpa has said I was good at was eating meat

    • @asheefaazmialifia3069
      @asheefaazmialifia3069 3 роки тому +8

      @@goatmadej same to my grandpa lol

    • @user-by7ir9ex4h
      @user-by7ir9ex4h 3 роки тому

      So true

    • @slee2167
      @slee2167 3 роки тому +14

      I was told by a grandmaa that i was pretty. My only confidence booster

  • @adityamaulana8594
    @adityamaulana8594 3 роки тому +539

    RESPECT to the owner including his millenial son who appreciate his family business as a legacy 🦾

  • @monserratevaristo696
    @monserratevaristo696 4 роки тому +12236

    I misread the tittle as “how this 116- year old makes mochi”

    • @Olive_-uy8cj
      @Olive_-uy8cj 4 роки тому +177

      I misread your comment as How This 116-Year-Old Shop In Little Tokyo Makes Mochi

    • @Olive_-uy8cj
      @Olive_-uy8cj 4 роки тому +32

      also you forgot the other ¨

    • @lovelyskeleton3518
      @lovelyskeleton3518 4 роки тому +18

      Monserrat Evaristo saaame!!

    • @cinguin5556
      @cinguin5556 4 роки тому +10

      Monserrat Evaristo same

    • @nataly8051
      @nataly8051 4 роки тому +11

      i did too 😂😂

  • @babakmammadov8999
    @babakmammadov8999 3 роки тому +6162

    UA-cam is getting really comfortable with these double adds.

    • @leeminhoe8037
      @leeminhoe8037 3 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/b9FunEkhTNo/v-deo.html

    • @samclark123
      @samclark123 3 роки тому +49

      Download an ad blocker and that should help :)

    • @zai8759
      @zai8759 3 роки тому +15

      ya an adblocker. its just an extension and its free. i am forever grateful for it lol

    • @Kai-bz9ym
      @Kai-bz9ym 3 роки тому +1

      I WAS ABT TO SAY THAT

    • @poop_schmoop
      @poop_schmoop 3 роки тому +49

      c’mon it’s like, 10 seconds of your time to help these people make money, it’s why I don’t use adblocks. I wanna support them

  • @pal7117
    @pal7117 3 роки тому +177

    Just a friendly reminder., Sleep is important.....

    • @emily-ji8ui
      @emily-ji8ui 3 роки тому +18

      not me reading this comment at 2 am

    • @afferlfan
      @afferlfan 3 роки тому +4

      I know, I try to get 8 hours of sleep a day 😴

    • @DhrithionVocals
      @DhrithionVocals 3 роки тому +2

      @@emily-ji8ui same...

    • @coucle
      @coucle 3 роки тому +2

      i dont need sleep i need answers!!1

    • @CheesyNoodle134
      @CheesyNoodle134 3 роки тому +8

      Dude, it's 3:30 am I have a head ache and school tommorow...this comment saved me from going deeper into the internet

  • @billyeveryteen7328
    @billyeveryteen7328 3 роки тому +23

    If you live anywhere near Los Angeles, you really owe it to yourself to go out there and try it. Everything they make is fantastic, but their chocolate ganache mochi is seriously one of the greatest things I've ever eaten. I actually was in the middle of eating one of those when I came across this video. And obviously not that I'd tell anyone how to live their life, but I do hope Korey decides to take over the family business when/if Brian decides to retire.

  • @juliep8968
    @juliep8968 3 роки тому +7191

    My parrots name is Mochi and I’m sure he wasn’t made like that

    • @sussybaka1151
      @sussybaka1151 3 роки тому +631

      *c h e w y b i r d*

    • @lushciouschu2138
      @lushciouschu2138 3 роки тому +312

      That what they make you to believe

    • @fayhaan5733
      @fayhaan5733 3 роки тому +132

      @@sussybaka1151 no please--

    • @sussybaka1151
      @sussybaka1151 3 роки тому +147

      @@fayhaan5733 *chewing* did you say something?

    • @fayhaan5733
      @fayhaan5733 3 роки тому +93

      @@sussybaka1151 no..not at all... 911?

  • @kneect0m
    @kneect0m 4 роки тому +4057

    They should start a youtube channel

  • @Mochioverland
    @Mochioverland 4 місяці тому +1

    We will add this shop to our bucket list for our trip through the USA... super excited! Thanks for sharing this

  • @hipnhappenin
    @hipnhappenin 2 роки тому +8

    Major props to Corey for continuing the legacy!

  • @airwecka
    @airwecka 4 роки тому +3365

    Honestly my favorite place in Little Tokyo. I've been here countless times and the blueberry mochi is so underrated! It's the best mochi for those who don't have a sweet tooth

    • @riosproductions9045
      @riosproductions9045 4 роки тому +39

      Erika can you share the name or how we can order some mochi? I’m in the USA but would love some from that store

    • @kqyla8145
      @kqyla8145 4 роки тому +67

      juan Rios it’s in LA. It’s called Fugetsu-Do

    • @tamilianguyen1676
      @tamilianguyen1676 4 роки тому +2

      @@kqyla8145 Thank you!

    • @tagasmr8350
      @tagasmr8350 4 роки тому +9

      Erika yea it’s in downtown LA. Love it there

    • @MaCad364
      @MaCad364 4 роки тому +8

      Why I’m not in LA right now ._.
      I’m craving this mochi place right now lol
      After being sick in new year :’( lol

  • @nospam-hn7xm
    @nospam-hn7xm 4 роки тому +1903

    I'm especially impressed with the attitude of the shop owner's 19-year old son who feels it necessary to further the family's legacy. What a rarity these days. Good for you, young man!

    • @vanessasu7530
      @vanessasu7530 3 роки тому +82

      nospam 1950 I feel kinda bad for him though, he’s so young and he doesn’t have much freedom in choosing what he wants to do, instead he feels obligated to take over the business which is probably causing him a lot of stress 😕

    • @Hello-oi4ut
      @Hello-oi4ut 3 роки тому +114

      @@vanessasu7530 I mean it's his choice though as he said for him the shop is like part of the family and if he didn't take over then it'll just die or get taken over by someone else

    • @nospam-hn7xm
      @nospam-hn7xm 3 роки тому +20

      @@Hello-oi4ut You're right. It is his choice.

    • @Lashedwithanna
      @Lashedwithanna 3 роки тому +1

      Vanessa Su good $$!

    • @aishwariyadebnath6637
      @aishwariyadebnath6637 3 роки тому +17

      Asian people doesn't have that much of a choice to go on fulfilling their own dreams.. I am an asian and I really envy kids in the western countries who gets to do and achieve whatever their goals in their lives are without feeling the pressure of disappointing their parents.. we don't have that much choice cz our lives gets so restricted with pressure from our families and burden of the legacy

  • @wolfamn
    @wolfamn 3 роки тому +17

    "its not for money,its my family's legacy"❤❤love that...

  • @tauri9382
    @tauri9382 3 роки тому +4

    It's just wonderful when different cultures come together. Everyone can enjoy mochis😊

  • @nocchimuzik
    @nocchimuzik 4 роки тому +839

    I like that his son plans to take over when it gets handed to him.

    • @amuusee
      @amuusee 4 роки тому +4

      Fxxkxou i would want that job :0

  • @Lulu-po5zn
    @Lulu-po5zn 4 роки тому +2621

    Watching the video after reading the title wrong I was like: “Damn! He good looking for a 116 year old😳”

    • @wildwildItaly
      @wildwildItaly 4 роки тому +4

      😃😃😃

    • @shuif1048
      @shuif1048 4 роки тому +7

      IOICT me too I was like he’s 70

    • @yalikejazz5044
      @yalikejazz5044 4 роки тому +10

      @@shuif1048 he doesn't even look 70 lol

    • @ONeil-S.D
      @ONeil-S.D 4 роки тому +1

      Ha!!!

    • @prblmsbby9449
      @prblmsbby9449 4 роки тому +2

      500 Subs With No Video Challenge PLZ??? yeet He looks like he’s in his mid 50s lmao

  • @Soapartisan875
    @Soapartisan875 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful artisan creations .. I hope that this shop continues making its sweets for many years to come ❤️

  • @Jordan-ry6sb
    @Jordan-ry6sb Рік тому

    These tasted amazing! The Owner was incredibly humble. Thank you for giving small businesses owners a platform. 🖤

  • @sucktoes2015
    @sucktoes2015 4 роки тому +645

    5:31 the guy staring deadpan into the camera in the back- i adore him.

  • @thetimelapseshow1
    @thetimelapseshow1 4 роки тому +1241

    Guy: "Ready to open my shop!"
    Owner: ಠ_ಠ

  • @mochijuice8074
    @mochijuice8074 2 роки тому +1

    I hope they get to pass it down more and more generations, even if it's not from their own family, I for one would love to help the shop grow, it's just so impressive and my heart will shatter if it ever ends.

  • @ivyaguas1250
    @ivyaguas1250 3 роки тому +1

    He raised such a fine son. Such a wonderful family. 🥰

  • @Elubial
    @Elubial 4 роки тому +882

    The business has evolved and I guess that's part of why it's still around.

  • @mariongonzalez1
    @mariongonzalez1 3 роки тому +998

    Therapy: expensive
    Listening to the owners voice: free
    *his voice has this calming effect*

  • @iceman4276
    @iceman4276 3 роки тому

    You're a very polite young man. Thank you all for the lovely video.

  • @lr1255
    @lr1255 3 роки тому +25

    “ Little Tokyo “ in City of Los Angeles. My favorite place to go and eat.

    • @guisellechavez
      @guisellechavez 3 роки тому +1

      That shop's mochi is literall so delicious, i miss LA

  • @g__e__o
    @g__e__o 4 роки тому +984

    Family business can be both a blessing and a curse. You will always have the stability and don’t ever have to think how to make ends meet. At the same time, if you have a gift that goes outside the realms of the family business (specially being from a japanese family) and one wishes to pursue that aspiration then a lot of drama will ensue.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 4 роки тому +42

      Well you don't necessarily have stability - you have to change with the times or die like the businesses around your's did. Change too much and too fast and people complain, you always have to thread that needle.
      However in Japan businesses have been handed down outside the family, like in the bladesmithing business. Technically the new person is 'adapted' and becomes the next generation owner. But yeah, no freedom to be you.

    • @coluurs5660
      @coluurs5660 4 роки тому +8

      g e o idk about stability part but yeah I agree, all it takes for the business to end is someone along the family line that doesn’t want to take over the business, which it is his choice

    • @Wra8h
      @Wra8h 4 роки тому +7

      I think the OP means there's always something to fall back to. Mochi isn't going away any time soon so you won't starve and be out of job if you have this business. You won't necessarily have a successful one that's stable without a lot of effort -and even then that's not granted-, that's for sure.

    • @vatsalpatel7834
      @vatsalpatel7834 4 роки тому

      Exactly...even in India its the same...

    • @Cleigne143
      @Cleigne143 4 роки тому

      I agree. I’ve seen this a lot with my old classmates who came from Chinese families.

  • @giantknight672
    @giantknight672 4 роки тому +1791

    If I didn’t know any better I would think that guys Mexican, he sounds like he grew up in LA 100%. Seems like a great solid guy. Reminds me a lot of my dad.

    • @ZaterahUniverse
      @ZaterahUniverse 4 роки тому +22

      Chicano accent!?

    • @SomeRandomHobo44
      @SomeRandomHobo44 4 роки тому +52

      The dad? He did grow up in LA tho...

    • @coyowolf4609
      @coyowolf4609 4 роки тому +13

      ... Mexican is a nationality

    • @AlexS-ok1tw
      @AlexS-ok1tw 4 роки тому +12

      @@coyowolf4609 wdym by saying Mexican is nationality?

    • @koo-core7274
      @koo-core7274 4 роки тому +49

      He did grow up in LA. Are you assuming he didn’t because he’s asian or were you not paying attention?

  • @mhballa5866
    @mhballa5866 3 роки тому

    wow, "this is my family legacy , i want to keep it going" what a lucky father, very rare for a guy -much less a 19y old- to have this mind set.
    and to dedicate the rest of his life for it. hope for 200y.

  • @clydekawanishi7998
    @clydekawanishi7998 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I remember going to the shop many times when I was growing up in the 50 and 60. Love the Monju. Glad to see it continuing.

  • @diamonddog3606
    @diamonddog3606 4 роки тому +1872

    Meanwhile I'm eating refrigerated crap mochi

    • @Krystal-rd4yh
      @Krystal-rd4yh 4 роки тому +264

      Diamond Dog
      Meanwhile I have never tasted any type of mochi

    • @diamonddog3606
      @diamonddog3606 4 роки тому +11

      @@Krystal-rd4yh lmao

    • @faaaa__
      @faaaa__ 4 роки тому +7

      Weave Not snatched felt that

    • @paigeoschwald9159
      @paigeoschwald9159 4 роки тому +6

      Weave Not snatched i hadn’t either until a few years ago, but they have cheap mochi at aldi & mochi at japanese restaurants-obviously nowhere near as good as this place tho

    • @Krystal-rd4yh
      @Krystal-rd4yh 4 роки тому +8

      Paige Oschwald hm I’ve seen a Japanese store have the ice cream mochi but it’s way too far from we’re I live I never tried them tbh and they look so good

  • @cozy2497
    @cozy2497 4 роки тому +940

    The thumbnail is what is gonna happen to baby yoda when I find him

  • @Daniel-hf5yp
    @Daniel-hf5yp 3 роки тому +1

    props to the son for keeping the business going

  • @mochipark8501
    @mochipark8501 2 роки тому +1

    He's so kind 🥺

  • @makaryasantilladiaz248
    @makaryasantilladiaz248 4 роки тому +479

    KOREY YOU MADE IT!! I remember his dad came to our class and taught us how to make mochi.

    • @christinebeceril4195
      @christinebeceril4195 4 роки тому +30

      thats amazing!! and now theyre getting millions of viewers on the web😍

    • @destinydynamites
      @destinydynamites 4 роки тому +7

      amazing amira but the shop is getting publicity

    • @kesaloma6454
      @kesaloma6454 4 роки тому +4

      Wow... his dad? I hope his sons continue this tradition too.

    • @Gaiwen_Li
      @Gaiwen_Li 4 роки тому +1

      Kesa Loma yeah 100 more years! Mochi

    • @Gaiwen_Li
      @Gaiwen_Li 4 роки тому

      Makarya Santilla Diaz yoooooo small world

  • @tachyon3.14
    @tachyon3.14 4 роки тому +118

    That owner just looks so kindly and is so warm hearted 🥺

  • @lukeyork5213
    @lukeyork5213 Рік тому

    Not sure how i landed here on this page, but it was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed this. Its an art. You gotta appreciate that.

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 2 роки тому

    I wish this store infinite success. Its history for that city. Have fun and success.

  • @MonalisaReyna
    @MonalisaReyna 4 роки тому +63

    A business that grows and adjusts to the current market, yes. That’s probably one of the reasons why they were able to stay in business so long. Love this story

  • @salma_44_
    @salma_44_ 4 роки тому +369

    UA-cam: how many channels do you want?
    Buzzfeed: yes

  • @sicilianjiu-jitsu2984
    @sicilianjiu-jitsu2984 3 роки тому

    So glad to see the new generation will be taking over this tradition. That is no easy task. However it is worth it.

  • @berinlist
    @berinlist 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. A lost art, made with love, makes a big difference!

  • @hyukangelicc3507
    @hyukangelicc3507 3 роки тому +3490

    Fun fact: you didn’t search for this

    • @naitriumes1914
      @naitriumes1914 3 роки тому +33

      Fun fact : Your right

    • @oops8739
      @oops8739 3 роки тому +70

      lilia aesthetics fun fact : i did

    • @naitriumes1914
      @naitriumes1914 3 роки тому +9

      harshtruth fun fact : 😲

    • @ljonesy7928
      @ljonesy7928 3 роки тому +14

      lilia aesthetics *Fun* *Fact* : *I* *did*

    • @naitriumes1914
      @naitriumes1914 3 роки тому +2

      K’Zizi Jonesy Fun fact : 👏 *clap*

  • @monxarchs4314
    @monxarchs4314 4 роки тому +1580

    19 y old son: its my family legacy and it is in my family
    19 y olds in gerenal: DUUUUDE THE COPS SHOWED UP

    • @kovidar
      @kovidar 4 роки тому +57

      *_gerenal_*

    • @labrat5262
      @labrat5262 4 роки тому +35

      The f is gerenal? Some kind of STD?

    • @iamthelaw69
      @iamthelaw69 3 роки тому +33

      You're probably among that 19 yr old demographic lol, can't even spell properly.

    • @azenithsolas3732
      @azenithsolas3732 3 роки тому +10

      Andre Asian the joke isn’t that funny though.

    • @camdi8777
      @camdi8777 3 роки тому +3

      what is this comment

  • @trench234
    @trench234 3 роки тому

    Hats off to kids who take over family businesses. It's a really sweet notion.

  • @earth2becky
    @earth2becky Рік тому +1

    Ever since I visited this store in ‘79 I’ve wanted to learn how to make mochi. Theirs is so delicious. I had no idea how unique this shop is!

  • @m.infernal
    @m.infernal 4 роки тому +118

    Love how sweet and kind that owner was. Wish him much fortune and love to him and his shop.

  • @prabaldeepsingh8493
    @prabaldeepsingh8493 4 роки тому +638

    *MEET YOU IN 2020 WHEN THIS IS IN YOUR RECOMMENDED*

  • @michellh7350
    @michellh7350 3 роки тому +2

    I have meet him before 2 years ago when i went to a school field trip. I could never forget the taste of the mochi I had there before

  • @rubabkhan4752
    @rubabkhan4752 3 роки тому +10

    I just remember Baba Mochi and baby mochi!!!

  • @adlihloetz7162
    @adlihloetz7162 4 роки тому +206

    I love how the son.sees it as an actual business to keep the store running.
    Others would easily lose interest and just go to college and study whatever else.

    • @WholeHeartily
      @WholeHeartily 4 роки тому +5

      Adlih Loetz 😩 Im so proud of him!!! Omg! He’s so humble and smart.

    • @gimmekromer1151
      @gimmekromer1151 4 роки тому +1

      Study is important

    • @Nate-yr6du
      @Nate-yr6du 4 роки тому +23

      Can you blame those people for not being interested in what their parents want them to do? Not everyone actually wants to do something they know they will not do with joy for the rest of their lives. And you can't blame them.

    • @randodox8375
      @randodox8375 4 роки тому +15

      Well, you wouldn't want to do things that you are not interested in for the rest of their life, would you? We can't really blame those people who abandoned their family business and go do whatever their hearts desire.

  • @sophie7180
    @sophie7180 4 роки тому +42

    It’s so amazing that the son is going to take over and keep it alive

  • @alyhs9628
    @alyhs9628 3 роки тому +4

    I hope this business is still standing even during covid

  • @rosaliesanford9698
    @rosaliesanford9698 3 роки тому

    When I was young we would go to little Tokyo love it there and Chinatown are they combined yet I haven't been there for 40yrs every time I go to visit friends and relatives we always say we are going but something always comes up I am in my 70s and don't know if I will ever get down there with this virus keep the transition going stay safe ❤

  • @michaelanized
    @michaelanized 4 роки тому +838

    63 looking 50

  • @ryeon789
    @ryeon789 3 роки тому +54

    the owner is so nice, he looks like he puts his heart in every single mochi his employees and he makes

  • @dawn_lovers8722
    @dawn_lovers8722 3 роки тому +1

    mochi is personally my favorite thing too eat if I go too the store it’s so comforting!!!💕

  • @TracyD2
    @TracyD2 2 роки тому

    I will always support business like this. We must not let small businesses end.

  • @vaeaveonyx4772
    @vaeaveonyx4772 4 роки тому +576

    Can we just take a moment and realize how underrated (as of right now) this video is.

    • @Enlifted
      @Enlifted 4 роки тому +16

      Nevaeh Adams it’s only been out 1 day..

    • @YanosProductions
      @YanosProductions 4 роки тому +6

      Anetha yea lol like what is she expecting

    • @luchovargas9357
      @luchovargas9357 4 роки тому

      This had been out for one day as when you made this comment. What did you expect, to make like 5 mil views on a day??

  • @infiresman8800
    @infiresman8800 3 роки тому +126

    What an adorable, sweet man! I wish I could go to his shop and give him a huge tip for being kind! 💜 His entire demeanour is very sweet!

    • @vanijyotsna310
      @vanijyotsna310 3 роки тому +6

      Armyyyyyyyy

    • @Hans-nr2nh
      @Hans-nr2nh 2 роки тому

      It's not common to give tips when you are in Japan tho... Oh wait, this is not in Japan, or is it? Nvm, I'm confused with myself

    • @jurdynphaces7447
      @jurdynphaces7447 Рік тому

      Zac 1

  • @awoFalase
    @awoFalase 3 роки тому

    These places should never go away! These traditions are important

  • @az-co1ej
    @az-co1ej 4 роки тому +253

    i wanna make a visit now

    • @tagasmr8350
      @tagasmr8350 4 роки тому +3

      azucena e are u in LA?..cuz it’s in Los Angeles

    • @az-co1ej
      @az-co1ej 4 роки тому +4

      #tagASMR sadly, no! but if i ever visit i would have to make sure i go

    • @tagasmr8350
      @tagasmr8350 4 роки тому +1

      azucena e ok ☹️ that’s sad it’s so cool there

    • @kariwilson6588
      @kariwilson6588 4 роки тому +1

      Im only 90 minutes away from the store. Can't wait to go!

    • @a.f.3996
      @a.f.3996 4 роки тому +4

      Oh my gosh guys you all need to go. I just went this morning after watching this vid. and it tastes WAYYYYY better than a manufactured store bought one!! I was so surprised.

  • @Sukiv4
    @Sukiv4 4 роки тому +51

    Oh lord, I go to little Tokyo alot, but I usually buy mochi from a different spot. Seeing this now I MUST visit this and check it out. It looks so good!

  • @liberatorkramit
    @liberatorkramit Рік тому

    This is awesome to see. I don’t care where you are in the world. People need to keep making stuff with their hands. Believe it or not you can always tell the difference, especially in food stuffs.

  • @onichan7826
    @onichan7826 3 роки тому

    that is awesome i wish them generations of good fortune to come no family business is easy to find your place in and some no longer have a client base as everyone your dad or mom did work with is there age and older so when it comes to mastering something steeped in heritage yet open to new things it makes me happy plus i love mochi and pandan flavor is my favorit good luck guys

  • @amybelleordona
    @amybelleordona 4 роки тому +50

    Living in LA, I’d always go to Little Tokyo with my friends. Glad to see they’re getting the recognition they deserve!

  • @dorrriiii
    @dorrriiii 4 роки тому +36

    I love going here! I remember when my Japanese Summer school went to go and make some with Mr. Brian. He’s so nice just like in here. And the mochi is delicious! It’s perfect. The softness, sweetness, tastiness, and the chewiness! If you ever in LA go and have a taste!!

  • @jafuni9349
    @jafuni9349 2 роки тому

    Great video, quick introduction and picked up on the most interesting parts of this family business! Great job!

  • @CarlyHollas
    @CarlyHollas Рік тому

    My favorite mochi place! I love it even more now. Thanks for sharing their family story.

  • @fuyaning3776
    @fuyaning3776 4 роки тому +86

    3:17 you can see the difference in skill between the father and son. 40 years of experience

  • @Sunnybias
    @Sunnybias 4 роки тому +17

    The owner has an amazing voice and accent!! I could listen to him talk all day 🙌🏻✨✨

  • @guadalupefuentes626
    @guadalupefuentes626 Рік тому

    wow! production by hand! a labor of love!

  • @msgypsyqueen
    @msgypsyqueen 3 роки тому

    I see so much pride! Absolutely beautiful ❤️

  • @jacqueb1441
    @jacqueb1441 4 роки тому +6

    If everyone would support more businesses like this, we would have a lot more staying around. This was so amazing. Brings tears to my eyes.

  • @tgrady2570
    @tgrady2570 4 роки тому +22

    "Has heart made if mochi" it's so wholesome!

  • @javiermaldonado5035
    @javiermaldonado5035 3 роки тому

    So awesome. Keep the tradition. Dont let it die.

  • @yukikobayashi886
    @yukikobayashi886 3 роки тому +4

    *Me not realizing this is actually a shop I pass by often and even gone to once till the end of the video*

  • @annielynn8730
    @annielynn8730 4 роки тому +32

    The nation’s father 💖 the shop owner is such a kind person

  • @daiiahi3403
    @daiiahi3403 3 роки тому +10

    This shop really works hard. At our church we make New Year mochi every December 28. Three days before New Years Eve. We only make about 700 lbs. but it takes us from 3:00 am till 11:00 am to finish all the rice. This shop goes every day! The mochi taste different from the factory made ones simply because it is made by hand. Like mom's cooking versus one that comes from a can.

    • @skehleben7699
      @skehleben7699 6 місяців тому +1

      Only 700lbs? Only? Haha, that's a lot of mochi!

  • @JannaJackson-fp1st
    @JannaJackson-fp1st 5 місяців тому

    What an amazing achievement, 116 years!!! I hope you have another 116 years! Well done

  • @nxranemo
    @nxranemo 3 роки тому

    Looks so soft

  • @7TH..
    @7TH.. 3 роки тому +29

    Fun fact: this was on your recommendation and you clicked it and loved the video

  • @AH-qy6nh
    @AH-qy6nh 4 роки тому +4

    This is one of the best shops in Little Tokyo! The staff is so friendly and the mochi is fantastic.

  • @HoanThienLD
    @HoanThienLD Рік тому

    I always drop by Fugetsu-Do every time I visit Little Tokyo. Their mochi hits the spot every freaking time. Really recommend this shop to everyone coming to LA.

  • @megadonald1982
    @megadonald1982 3 роки тому

    I love mochi so much! Respect for the owner an his family!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @girlwhosaysduh5161
    @girlwhosaysduh5161 4 роки тому +17

    5:00 : *THAT'S A PROUD SMILE*

  • @yahlikejazz7084
    @yahlikejazz7084 4 роки тому +299

    Me: studies 5mins of chemistry
    Also me: 5:25

    • @kevinperez671
      @kevinperez671 4 роки тому +4

      I can relate so much lmao... but still passed my class with a c :/

    • @yahlikejazz7084
      @yahlikejazz7084 4 роки тому +9

      @@kevinperez671 well done bro 😌

    • @Obsessed_With_Corgis
      @Obsessed_With_Corgis 4 роки тому +3

      As a chemistry major in my last year of college; I extremely relate to this comment haha

    • @sikora3738
      @sikora3738 3 роки тому +2

      Can absolutely relate 😂

    • @otartblog7908
      @otartblog7908 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/D9kIGq9x2Cs/v-deo.html

  • @Anna-vq4tr
    @Anna-vq4tr 2 роки тому

    This place is so good I go there every couple years

  • @iamjustducky7879
    @iamjustducky7879 2 роки тому

    Such an artful confection. ❤
    For myself, it's a texture I don't care for. The rest of the family can't get enough. 😁

  • @NarakuNoHana01
    @NarakuNoHana01 4 роки тому +14

    Man I wish we had a shop like this where I live.