Day in the Life of the Most Expensive Japanese Tea Maker

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  • This is a Day in the Life of a Japanese Tea Maker crafting the most expensive green tea in Japan. This a work day in Japan is from morning until the evening and we get to take a look at the work culture for growing and harvesting Japanese green tea. We follow Fuki who works at Yoshiizumien, a family owned 5th generation Japanese tea company, crafting the most luxurious tea in Japan, Yamecha, for over 130 years. While this remote area holds just a modest 3% share of the nation’s tea production, it produces the highest end tea in the country known for its unparalleled quality, strong sweetness and umami. Gyokuro is the most premium type of green tea produced, making up only 0.3% of the overall of tea production in Japan, and here, the artisans craft the highest-end Gyokuro green tea, the Yame Traditional Hon Gyokuro. It’s born through a traditional cultivation technique where the tea bushes are nurtured under straw screens shading out 95% of light, increasing the leaves chlorophyll content to temper the catechins bitterness, forming a distinct sweetness and umami character. Japan’s unique climate and natural environment has uniquely transformed the tea leaves over the centuries along with developing its own tea culture blended with the subtle art of hospitality.
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  • @PaolofromTOKYO
    @PaolofromTOKYO  2 місяці тому +122

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    • @chesca6499
      @chesca6499 2 місяці тому +2

    • @YouTubetail
      @YouTubetail 2 місяці тому

      😊

    • @bigmikeobama5314
      @bigmikeobama5314 2 місяці тому +1

      her house is big for a japanese house, reminds me of the house that sailor moon and her parents lived in lol

    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 2 місяці тому +2

      Paolo, where is your affiliate link? I want to buy that $170 bottle of tea... 🤠

    • @armandh4705
      @armandh4705 2 місяці тому

      Omg everyone is so beautiful, the presentation is wonderful love your work...😍jeez japanese women are beautiful

  • @xit
    @xit 2 місяці тому +1258

    Fuki's dad is everywhere. I wouldn't be surprised to see him outside my apartment.

    • @jagarkanan
      @jagarkanan 2 місяці тому +47

      I laughed too much at this comment xD

    • @LIONGOD
      @LIONGOD 2 місяці тому +31

      if you buy his tea... then maybe

    • @orderla8877
      @orderla8877 2 місяці тому +23

      He showed us his trade. For that, I'm grateful to him and Paolo.

    • @upa8629
      @upa8629 2 місяці тому +7

      😂👌

    • @jordanjr.begnotea2967
      @jordanjr.begnotea2967 Місяць тому +10

      this comment is gem

  • @nutellalatte7522
    @nutellalatte7522 2 місяці тому +104

    You can tell she’s from a wealthy family but the humility within herself, her sister and their family is incredible

  • @Mrdaci1985
    @Mrdaci1985 2 місяці тому +567

    I am fascinated on how even the president wipes the floor and all of them in high position have a specific tasks for making sure everything is clean and tidy.

    • @sparklesparklesparkle6318
      @sparklesparklesparkle6318 2 місяці тому +16

      Bro they need to learn what a mop is. I'm down to clean the entire office before work but if you don't even give me a swiffer or something I'm gonna be a little upset.

    • @anonimogames
      @anonimogames 2 місяці тому +6

      the president is the daighater of the owner is a family bussness

    • @ze3934
      @ze3934 2 місяці тому +5

      …..its her business…….her money, her work.

    • @WearYourGrasses
      @WearYourGrasses 2 місяці тому +1

      marketing.

    • @ecco222
      @ecco222 2 місяці тому +8

      It's also possible that not everything you see in this video is real.

  • @SpencerGatten
    @SpencerGatten 2 місяці тому +365

    Japan has to be the only country in the world that has this level of craftsmanship and care for every single product they produce. There are high end products all across the world of course but this level of dedication is rarely seen.

    • @daprince001x5
      @daprince001x5 2 місяці тому +1

      Stole my words! Their craftsmanship is something else

    • @heyking8583
      @heyking8583 2 місяці тому +1

      Nah China beat them

    • @miketokles9451
      @miketokles9451 2 місяці тому +12

      Lol yeah that's why everything from China is cheap and breaks within a week...

    • @AnimeLover-hg4sg
      @AnimeLover-hg4sg 2 місяці тому

      @@miketokles9451you forgot that 40% of world luxury stuff are also made in china.. they provide everything bad and good according to your purchase power

    • @strikye7
      @strikye7 2 місяці тому

      😆@@heyking8583

  • @anapaulasantos7784
    @anapaulasantos7784 2 місяці тому +2918

    She's 39??!! Her skin is amazing. Her mom too looks great!

    • @teevee23
      @teevee23 2 місяці тому +101

      rich people spend money on that. don't worry, it's not natural

    • @TheBilliardCorner
      @TheBilliardCorner 2 місяці тому +268

      @@teevee23 She drives a Honda and lives at home, don't think they are rich lol

    • @taemorrow1
      @taemorrow1 2 місяці тому +437

      ​@@TheBilliardCornershe loves in a 3 story house....in Japan and there's a Mercedes in drive way, they have money lol

    • @EaastonCams
      @EaastonCams 2 місяці тому

      @@teevee23dude just saw his first asian woman and thinks its plastic surgery 😂 you’re either young or severely uneducated on foreign populations.

    • @mitchelljones9141
      @mitchelljones9141 2 місяці тому +289

      I mean her family runs a luxury tea company I’m pretty sure they’re well off. But they also live in a very rural area so they probably wouldn’t be living like that in Tokyo for example

  • @parselyph
    @parselyph 2 місяці тому +1157

    I love that the Japanese emphasize the importance of doing everything with love and passion.

    • @Joao_Cota
      @Joao_Cota 2 місяці тому +27

      funny , the ones in my company must have skipped that lecture.

    • @KairoK
      @KairoK 2 місяці тому +11

      Don't romanticize it though to " sue. a side" rates are extreme

    • @ika32
      @ika32 2 місяці тому +13

      @@KairoK people say that, but for every source I've seen, Japan actually has a lower rate than the U.S., which is probably the country people are comparing it to when they say it's high

    • @meisrerboot
      @meisrerboot 2 місяці тому +6

      But it's sad to see how it will all die out. Seeing all those family shrines in Paolos videos, yet not a single one of these people featured have a husband/wife and kids. What will happen to all those family homes and furniture passed down from generation to generation? Sad stuff

    • @compashinpei
      @compashinpei 2 місяці тому +5

      @@ika32 The thing is Tokyo has a very high rate. But if you calculate Japan as whole, that equals out

  • @maekoh
    @maekoh 2 місяці тому +260

    All these videos really make me realize how committed they are to keeping everything clean and in order. You hardly ever see any of these buildings or businesses dirty or unclean (aside from restaurants during work hours), its just not something that anyone cares about in majority of the world. I've only visited Japan once, but its unbelievable how kind and caring these kinds of businesses make you feel, as well as how clean and presentable they keep their shops at all times.

    • @Nabee_H
      @Nabee_H 2 місяці тому +1

      Its definitely cared about, you just notice it in places like Japan because of the lack of homeless and strict cultures (culture can be strict due to remaining homogenous, but it causes other issues). Solving issues like homelessness and cultural issues are why we don't notice it here in western countries (im in Canada, when I was a kid places were fairly clean and we were doing really good economically but now due to a drug/housing epidemic, overpopulation and rising crime you can begin to tell places are starting to become dirtier by the day).

    • @maekoh
      @maekoh 2 місяці тому +4

      @@Nabee_H I also live in Canada, and that's what I'm basing my statement on. Even if you look at normal supermarkets for example, they are disgustingly dirty pretty much 24/7. You go into a japanese supermarket at any hour of the day, it's damn near spotless.
      I've lived in Canada all my life, and even 10-15 years ago nothing was different, disregarding the increase in homelessness. Yeah it might've been a bit cleaner compared to now, but in comparison its not even close. It's just a complete cultural difference when it comes to what we in the west deem as "acceptable" vs what they deem as "mandatory." And it's not like we can't, we just rely on the government to clean and maintain things vs Japanese people taking pride in keeping their country clean.
      In a sense you could classify it simply as "laziness." If you tell an employee that doesn't have cleaning in his job description to clean the floors, it's seen as a chore here and would not be done if no one enforced it. Whereas its practically voluntary over there, which is what I found extremely fascinating. Now not to say there aren't places that are clean and run by people who care about being presentable. But it's nowhere near the norm, and at this point not even encouraged.

    • @Nabee_H
      @Nabee_H 2 місяці тому

      ​@@maekoh Where in Canada? I know Vancouver is in the dumps right now. Toronto is also pretty bad. The only places that are decent are the remote suburbs/industrial areas where the population isn't as dense. Also we still had a drug problem back then, its many other issues that factor in. Smaller countries also generally take cleanliness more seriously whilst Canadians and Americans do whatever tf they want because "its a big place". I feel like one major things is cleaning in school, something we dont have here. Maybe tidying up our toys in kindergarten but that was about it. The Japanese cook and clean all throughout elementary and high school while we have custodians taking care of us.

    • @maekoh
      @maekoh 2 місяці тому

      @@Nabee_H Alberta pretty much my entire life, living both in major cities (calgary & edmonton) as well as smaller rural areas.
      I know there's quite a few factors that play into it, but it just boils down to them being far better people in general. They take passion in what they do and appreciate everything. Whereas everyone here takes pretty much everything for granted, so naturally people don't have respect for things around them. People coming from asian countries like Singapore, Japan, Korea etc, to places in NA like New York, Toronto, Chicago etc, have said it's genuinely daunting to adapt to cause of how disgustingly bad it is.
      And I do agree that it stems a lot from never being taught at a young age. But its not a social standard, so even parents don't bother teaching their kids basic respect. I was raised in an asian household that was dead set on teaching those things. And growing up, even though I was born here, it was still crazy seeing the major differences when I saw people that clearly didn't.
      Tokyo as of 4 years ago had like 4+ million more residents than NYC, yet its somehow unbelievably clean. Even on the busiest streets in downtown tokyo, it makes downtown NYC look like a wasteland. There's not heavy practices for it either, you just have to have some sort of collective human decency and respect for your own city, which is the thing that all of NA doesn't have.
      So wrapping back to what you originally said, I just genuinely can't see it as "being cared about" when people here would likely choose to trash the city/country over cleaning it. And our government is useless as shit with a thousand other problems, so its not like its something thats even feasible for the future.
      (I apologize if some of this makes no sense, I haven't slept in like 20 hours 💀)

    • @Noobzlikeu
      @Noobzlikeu 2 місяці тому +2

      @@maekoh This is so true. Another example is going into the big cities. In cities like Toronto, there's litter everywhere. In Tokyo, the streets are almost spotless. You could still find some litter in some places, but it's EXTREMELY rare (and usually it wasn't put there by a Japanese person). When I went there, the difference blew me away.
      That and the vending machines everywhere. Loved being able to stop and get a soda or a can of coffee (which was actually pretty good and always hot, surprisingly) at any moment, no matter where I was, haha.

  • @GavinusMaximusMaster
    @GavinusMaximusMaster Місяць тому +24

    I'm so jealous that Japan has this unique culture all their own. It seems like there is a real sense of home. They and their ancestors are where they have always been. There's a pride, continuity and connectedness that I really envy.

  • @zdrizzle9136
    @zdrizzle9136 2 місяці тому +996

    Day in the life of a Japanese professional athlete/coach would be awesome!

  • @NorCalPhil
    @NorCalPhil 2 місяці тому +457

    This is the best series. I could have listened to them talk about tea and their family history for an hour easily.

    • @thecollector5243
      @thecollector5243 2 місяці тому +9

      Indeed, if I had one complaint, it would be that the episode ended too soon.

  • @vailetandmarshmallows
    @vailetandmarshmallows 2 місяці тому +136

    Everyone looks so young despite their age. I'm going to start drinking tea from now on. 🍵

    • @netnomad47
      @netnomad47 2 місяці тому +12

      Antioxidants in tea probably contribute to anti-aging.

  • @tenzinwangdue3558
    @tenzinwangdue3558 2 місяці тому +36

    Why Japanese people are incredibly talented yet genuinely humble. These two traits make them so special and beautiful. May god protect them 🇯🇵

  • @themoneyman8011
    @themoneyman8011 2 місяці тому +220

    The fact that they honour the guy who brought the tea seeds from China 600 years ago is incredible. I love how, in whatever walk of life, the Japanese respect the efforts and labours of their ancestors which they enjoy the products of today. We have completely lost this in the West and it saddens me greatly.

    • @MrxxVENUSxx
      @MrxxVENUSxx 2 місяці тому

      Japan isn't as great as you think it is though. If you're disabled, autistic or mentally ill, you're treated as disposable and left to rot. It's not a friendly society.

  • @clarisserouabah198
    @clarisserouabah198 2 місяці тому +336

    Hi Paolo, I’m one of those subscribers who always watch but never comment, but today it changes !! This is my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE day in the life of videos !!! I loved to see who tea is grown and produced and sold! This was incredibly interesting and I thank you for showing us this tradition of Japanese culture ❤

    • @akas224
      @akas224 2 місяці тому +8

      Can't agree more.that's what I wanted to say.😍

    • @menotechgamingandcollectin5174
      @menotechgamingandcollectin5174 2 місяці тому +5

      also agreed and now I have to see and hope I can order from their store. Would love to support their store

    • @AaronAntcliff
      @AaronAntcliff 2 місяці тому +3

      Well said, this might be my favorite video of this series, and I've been a follower for years. Incredible work @paolofromTOKYO!

    • @justinx9892
      @justinx9892 2 місяці тому +2

      I’m from India love from India. We love Japanese tea but more Japan ladies

  • @jmhinojosa365
    @jmhinojosa365 2 місяці тому +36

    UA-cam was born for Paolo make us happy with videos like this. We love you, man.

  • @CapnxJakE
    @CapnxJakE 2 місяці тому +100

    You always seem to find the most interesting Day in the Life ideas each time!

  • @3izo73
    @3izo73 2 місяці тому +53

    Japan's rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit have combined to create a truly remarkable nation.

  • @vongdong10
    @vongdong10 2 місяці тому +33

    As soon as I heard 3 story and 8 bedroom and watched the first 3mins I wanted a house tour!
    This was a fantastic video. So much japanese culture in it.

    • @marcellusrobinson1465
      @marcellusrobinson1465 2 місяці тому +3

      Seriously! I would love that too! Their house looks so interesting!

  • @sinan_3384
    @sinan_3384 2 місяці тому +39

    This was a really beautiful episode. I think we’re so accustomed to seeing the busy side of Japan in Tokyo but the rural countryside is really a sight to behold and looks so peaceful. This family’s passion for tea shows and it’s great to see how they have been able to take that passion and make a living with it.

  • @Ar7ific1al
    @Ar7ific1al 2 місяці тому +13

    Geez, the production value of your videos is absolutely insane. I love watching these "day in the life" videos. No TV production can ever achieve the same quality of production you have.

  • @rebeccachia
    @rebeccachia 2 місяці тому +110

    I’m amazed that the workers say they have worked for decades and yet still look so youthful ☺️☺️☺️☺️

    • @sarahrean7174
      @sarahrean7174 2 місяці тому +3

      👀 not every job are like that though

    • @lincoln537
      @lincoln537 2 місяці тому +3

      Green Tea has some serious power

  • @deantan4080
    @deantan4080 2 місяці тому +38

    I like how they treat their business partners and suppliers. That is how hospitality should be done.

  • @maemersy7107
    @maemersy7107 2 місяці тому +86

    The guy who cuts the tea leaves is 60 yrs old!!! I think I need to drink more tea rn

    • @zarahpadilla5380
      @zarahpadilla5380 2 місяці тому +9

      Right? Plus, he's a farmer so he stays under the sun all day because of his work.

    • @Nodsaibot
      @Nodsaibot Місяць тому +3

      too late for you you gotta start early, maybe next life

    • @rismhnfhh
      @rismhnfhh Місяць тому

      LOL@@Nodsaibot

  • @blainke2149
    @blainke2149 2 місяці тому +35

    So glad these videos are getting longer! My favorite series for learning what daily Japanese lifestyles look like

  • @kris4897
    @kris4897 2 місяці тому +22

    Great video, this is why Japan must stay Japan and never change.

  • @arleneazarraga14
    @arleneazarraga14 2 місяці тому +256

    The president cleaning the floor is amazing.

    • @daol84
      @daol84 2 місяці тому +2

      Why? The CEO should focus on greater responsibilities imho.

    • @S3l3ct1ve
      @S3l3ct1ve 2 місяці тому

      Cleaning is the greatest responsibility. @@daol84

    • @SC-jt3uf
      @SC-jt3uf 2 місяці тому +16

      @@daol84 What is greater responsibilities?

    • @Black.Spades
      @Black.Spades 2 місяці тому +21

      @@daol84 just FYI CEO's of large corporations often don't work harder than an average employee of that same company. The hardworking boss of a large company fallacy has been disproven long ago.

    • @daol84
      @daol84 2 місяці тому

      @@SC-jt3uf Anything.

  • @jamic19
    @jamic19 2 місяці тому +118

    All I can say is I love the Japanese culture. Everyone is treated with respect and love. Everyone is treated as family.

    • @MrAelin
      @MrAelin 2 місяці тому +8

      Try to live here and you will see it's not the case

    • @roblox21242
      @roblox21242 2 місяці тому +6

      39, unmarried, living with parents.... because she is a woman everyone is praising her. if its a man, people would be saying he is a loser

    • @MrAelin
      @MrAelin 2 місяці тому +8

      @@roblox21242 facts lmao being 39 and unmarried in Japan is a big disgrace for a woman actually, the society calls those "leftover women"

    • @Nainara32
      @Nainara32 2 місяці тому +3

      @@MrAelin You're probably confusing China and Japan. "leftover women" aka "sheng nu" is a Chinese phrase. Japanese used to use "Christmas cake" which is equivalent to "spinster" in English, but like "spinster", it's not really a thing you hear from current generations.

  • @ralphbuurman4489
    @ralphbuurman4489 2 місяці тому +35

    This was one of your best episodes! I'm in no means a connaisseur but do enjoy drinking green tea every day. This family business so obviously respects the product they produce. They're not cutting any corners and in the "making a quick buck" business. And not only that, they also respect the relationships with their suppliers and clients, which seems to be a theme in Japan.

  • @senguptasthiti
    @senguptasthiti 2 місяці тому +81

    So humble and strong on integrity - specially the two sisters cleaning and mopping the floor themselves- so humbling. When you respect your work place, the work starts respecting you ❤

  • @zdrizzle9136
    @zdrizzle9136 2 місяці тому +73

    A very traditional Japanese home compared to some of the other ones we have seen. Super cool!

  • @jeciel85
    @jeciel85 2 місяці тому +3

    Japanese discipline. The boss cleans the office herself.

  • @Allthebest1010
    @Allthebest1010 2 місяці тому +20

    Did you notice everyone s skin looked pretty darn awesome? The power of green tea heheh
    Years ago I had an amazing green teen in NYC. It was grassy and was a little smoky- it was delicious. I always remember that tea to this day. So it must be a bit of an adventure being a high level tea connoisseur. 😊 I loved how tight knit this family was. Even though they seem obviously quite wealthy, the youngest daughter cleaned the store with so much pride. Says so much about her. Even the way she laid the doormat down at the end of the day. They seem like l9vely ppl. As usual, Paolo- what a fantastic job you did. This is really hard work and you and Mail always make it seem so seamless.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @0shas0
    @0shas0 2 місяці тому +43

    Her family home is just stunning! Absolutely beautiful!

  • @ullaskunder
    @ullaskunder 2 місяці тому +11

    I love Japanese traditional culture

  • @shamrocklotus7245
    @shamrocklotus7245 2 місяці тому +14

    When the President said the most important thing for her is gratitude and love, I almost cried. Great video!❤

  • @bsoundlighting
    @bsoundlighting 2 місяці тому +18

    Modern farming technology, perfectly combined with traditional Japanese practises! How awesome is that!

  • @clickmynameifyouloveANIME
    @clickmynameifyouloveANIME 2 місяці тому +2453

    Japan, the land where 40 year olds essentially look like 20 year olds.

    • @qwertyboo
      @qwertyboo 2 місяці тому +119

      Must be the green tea😂

    • @bluegiant13
      @bluegiant13 2 місяці тому +136

      ​@@user-cs6ln3wl4tIt's genetics thou. They are like 20 looking for the most part and then turn suddenly into an old lady overnight.

    • @sarahrean7174
      @sarahrean7174 2 місяці тому +26

      No they look 30

    • @user-op8fg3ny3j
      @user-op8fg3ny3j 2 місяці тому +25

      @@bluegiant13 lifestyle and genetics affect each other

    • @Vuldin7
      @Vuldin7 2 місяці тому +43

      They have extremely healthy diets... the nutrition, antioxidant compounds, meal proportions, addition of prime foods like seaweeds, natto, tea.
      The meal size/caloric intake to movement is better than US, they are more intelligent for choosing taste and quality over flavor intensity and large proportions.
      They have far less critical stress like lacking basic needs, poverty, crime, violence which are horrible for all healths and high healthy stress primarily around maintaining quality and work output.
      Of course don't forget a major factor... genetics! I think I'd be wonderful for people if they'd realize the importance of these factors... which is essentially Japan's "secret" recipe

  • @Tamadechi
    @Tamadechi 2 місяці тому +56

    As a tea lover myself I was drooling while watching this episode! I am really enjoying this snippets of life of hard working families and being able to see a little of their dynamic on camera is heart warming. And to be able to try that bottle of tea! For the first time in a long time I actually feel jealousy! Thank you for this amazing content!

  • @user-gh9sm5dr8g
    @user-gh9sm5dr8g 2 місяці тому +41

    She's got the right idea. If you're not married, live with your parents. It's more economical and better for the soul than living alone. The idea that a person has to move out of the family home simply because they've become an adult is bunk.

  • @dudeofchicken
    @dudeofchicken Місяць тому +5

    Japan never ceases to amaze you.

  • @Caelus19
    @Caelus19 2 місяці тому +26

    I didnt know people value Tea this much. Thankful to see things like these as our culture is very different from Japan.

  • @sohwon6325
    @sohwon6325 2 місяці тому +9

    This might be your best Day in the Life video yet at least in terms storytelling and videography. Following the younger Fuki as she roams around her town while learning from her elders about the art of tea making in both its process and history sounds like a great plot for a movie.

  • @skyteahouse9646
    @skyteahouse9646 27 днів тому +1

    Hi I am local here and this tea shop is my old workplace, happy to see this family, and introducing their effort, thank you for your work😊

  • @franciscafaundez5250
    @franciscafaundez5250 Місяць тому +4

    One thing I love about japanese craftsmanship is that things that are expensive, are expensive because they take HOURS to make and it takes the masters a life time to perfect the skills to make them. In western culture they will sell you an item very expensive because of the brand even though its cheaply made and mass produced.

  • @ray13317
    @ray13317 2 місяці тому +15

    She's 39 years old?! I need to buy that tea soap too

  • @user-bq8pi5ck5k
    @user-bq8pi5ck5k 2 місяці тому +8

    this factory is like another planet: organized management, cleanliness and tidiness, tranquility. I wish health to all employees and the head of the family

  • @geoh7349
    @geoh7349 2 місяці тому +9

    I love japanese craftsman. their dedication to their work is awesome.

  • @SpencerGatten
    @SpencerGatten 2 місяці тому +10

    absolutely love to see how close their family is and them building the legacy business, they just need more kids!!

  • @kuraikaoru
    @kuraikaoru 2 місяці тому +65

    That shot at 8:10 where it's only her and the rest are men is so powerful and inspiring! It's very moving to see several Day in the Life where it's the daughters the ones who are stepping in to carry on businesses, traditions and positions of leadership.

    • @ray13317
      @ray13317 2 місяці тому +10

      Totally agree with this! For a male dominated society/industry, I would love to follow Fuki-san's journey of excelling in it

    • @bigmikeobama5314
      @bigmikeobama5314 2 місяці тому

      what a pathetic comment. if you truly believed men and women to be equals, you wouldnt see anything special about a woman taking it over.

    • @Mwoods2272
      @Mwoods2272 2 місяці тому +4

      Well, unfortunately the master doesn't have any sons. Usually the eldest son takes over the business.

    • @loulou3676
      @loulou3676 2 місяці тому +4

      The guy doesn't have any sons. Actually in Japan traditionally in this scenario they would "adopt" a son in law (the daughter's husband) to take over the family business. With a family of such beautiful women, I wonder what man would be so lucky...

    • @mssr131
      @mssr131 2 місяці тому

      Hopefully it wil just be passed down to the daughters since such traditions are outdated

  • @samurye6186
    @samurye6186 2 місяці тому +17

    When I was a student in Kyoto I was a part of my school's the tea ceremony club, so Japanese tea has a special place in my heart. The bottled gyokuro is such an interesting concept, it's like the tea equivalent of a fine wine. Hopefully I can try it one day. Thanks for giving us such an in depth look at the industry, and great video as always!

  • @flaviomulatojerkin
    @flaviomulatojerkin 2 місяці тому +10

    How is she 39 years old? 🤣 Also, I love the passion she has for her job, Japanese people are always to do great in every possible task, they're so polite as well, I absolutely love their culture

  • @IAMMOOK8
    @IAMMOOK8 2 місяці тому +19

    I love this series!!!!! I swear I watch this channel more than I watch TV lol

  • @PurpleKaye_
    @PurpleKaye_ 2 місяці тому +124

    Another cool insight in Japanese culture. This made me emotional too. I love tea and matcha. This being a family dynamic is really heartwarming ❤ Thank you for your hard work !!!!!!!

    • @lady_icarus
      @lady_icarus 2 місяці тому +9

      I felt the same way! This was so heartwarming and full of care and family support, too. I learned so much! 🥹💕🍵

  • @kate_omega2657
    @kate_omega2657 2 місяці тому +30

    Just showing the passion and respect is something I don’t no other country has. Their culture is amazing makes me wanna learn more

  • @dorist7280
    @dorist7280 2 місяці тому +17

    You always do fantastic video documentaries about Japan. Not only do you choose engrossing subjects, but how you present their life as daily stories is outstanding. Not to mention, editing is skillful and superlative. I love Japanese green tea. They are the most high quality, natural, organic, whole real foods green tea you can have. I drink every day for a healthy life. Japanese green teas always soothe my soul. Thank you, Paolo and Maiko.💖

  • @Matthew.Henley
    @Matthew.Henley 2 місяці тому +3

    The Japanese ethos towards work and family is amazing. I wish it was like that here in the UK

  • @tomneila8496
    @tomneila8496 2 місяці тому +15

    I love brown rice-green tea flavor. Drink it every night before sleep.

  • @lalithajanghamaiha4446
    @lalithajanghamaiha4446 2 місяці тому +30

    After so many days another day in a life video so nice paulo

  • @faylehmann
    @faylehmann 2 місяці тому +11

    This was a spectacular episode Paolo and Maiko. One of the very best and what a privilege to taste their special brew at the end. Inspiring.

  • @SailorVenusYaten1001
    @SailorVenusYaten1001 2 місяці тому +2

    how on earth did she get all that done in one day?!
    Store opening, tea ceremony, visit the farms, head back to the factory.
    I love how the family works together. It's very refreshing to see the daughters work with their father.
    Paolo, please keep making these! I love the Day In A Life and Behind the Counter videos!

  • @DropkickNation
    @DropkickNation 2 місяці тому +277

    Imagine in the west having everyone from the shop owner to the lowest employee scrubbing down the entire shop. 😂
    Japanese and their discipline are insanely inspiring.

    • @sarahrean7174
      @sarahrean7174 2 місяці тому +1

      So what lowest employee 🙄

    • @DropkickNation
      @DropkickNation 2 місяці тому +21

      @@sarahrean7174 I didn't mean it in a disrespectful way.

    • @wiccanloverkris
      @wiccanloverkris 2 місяці тому +14

      I believe it starts in their schools and becomes a very standard practise. Lots of children here don't help with anything or their adults do it all for them! Very different ways of life.

    • @youwilllaugh3136
      @youwilllaugh3136 2 місяці тому +2

      Even in third world countries this is impossible. I appreciate the fact they clean their own spaces

    • @funkychicken2119
      @funkychicken2119 2 місяці тому +8

      In America, all the young people would be on their phones and complaining if you tell them to do something. 😂

  • @luxtravelasia
    @luxtravelasia 2 місяці тому +83

    Always enjoy your Day in the Life series Paolo and amazing work as always. Perfect way to start my weekend!! Will definitely have to check out Yame city one day, it looks beautiful.

  • @bobhawkey3783
    @bobhawkey3783 2 місяці тому +10

    What an enviable life. How cool to live above the family store in such a lovely house. A beautiful area as well and a short commute! ❤❤❤

  • @user-tg5wr9cm6k
    @user-tg5wr9cm6k 2 місяці тому +17

    I'm shocked how beautiful Fuki looks like!

  • @9386AliG
    @9386AliG 2 місяці тому +74

    2:11 Cool! That takes me back. My Aunt Rose used to own her own shop that was connected to Grandma’s house. Every vacation, she’d give me the biggest lollipop from her lolly tree. I even sometimes help out too. That was before she started going blind over time.

    • @xdxdsheep
      @xdxdsheep 2 місяці тому +1

      Lolipop grows on tree!?😮

    • @9386AliG
      @9386AliG 2 місяці тому +6

      @@xdxdsheep No, it’s was a candy rack that she painted to look like a little tree

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 2 місяці тому +24

    This really is the best series on UA-cam alongside Behind the Counter as well it's just so great to see a nation who look to take care of the process in it's entire capacity to give something of quality the proper time it needs. Each of these are so unique, I am surprised there are still so many different unique ways to make a full life in Japan.

  • @romanz9342
    @romanz9342 2 місяці тому +18

    Paolo this is one of the best episodes if not THE best.

  • @michaelhart7282
    @michaelhart7282 2 місяці тому +6

    Her skin looks amazing! You can tell she eats right, obviously lots of water/tea and has great skincare products

  • @kiramutoujaeger
    @kiramutoujaeger 2 місяці тому +35

    Wow her sister is the president of the company and she’s cleaning their workplace that’s why i love japan

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 2 місяці тому +29

    Thank you for showing us around and telling us about this beautiful family off 5 generation off tea makers 👍🥰

  • @saintsnakech
    @saintsnakech 2 місяці тому +7

    Man.... Paolo. Every single video you put out is of masterclass quality. I learnt so much from this single video. About Japanese Culture, about lifestyles in the more rural areas of Japan, about tea and how deep and complex it's crafting process can be, and so much more.
    Thank you for putting so much love and care into your craft!!💜

  • @CherryFlower24
    @CherryFlower24 2 місяці тому +4

    I'm sure her youthful look is because of the high quality tea full of antioxydants !!! I love japanese tea. I always buy tea from japan, the sweetness and umami is just another world !!

  • @marilynturcotte5304
    @marilynturcotte5304 2 місяці тому +23

    WOW, the lifetime commitment to producing tea is just fantastic. Glad you got to taste the expensive one!

  • @ZackBasson
    @ZackBasson 2 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely love Japanese traditions. So unique and beautiful.

  • @Jae..9..
    @Jae..9.. 2 місяці тому +1

    I love how the tea isn’t part of the ritual, it is the ritual and everything else revolves around it. So beautiful, all the labor, experience, and love that goes into selecting the tea. Thank you, Paolo, for giving us the tea on tea. I have never craved a cup more. 🙂

  • @PoisonelleMisty4311
    @PoisonelleMisty4311 2 місяці тому +2

    Love how this video gives an intimate look into the intricate world of Japanese tea making. Kudos to the creator for showcasing such a fascinating glimpse into Fuki's daily life!

  • @gruenerKoenig
    @gruenerKoenig 2 місяці тому +3

    Wow Paolo, youve outdone yourself! Being allowed to film all that is surely a great honor. Who can say that he was invited to such a ceremony! Good job, that must have been exciting!

  • @rea8755
    @rea8755 2 місяці тому +17

    How wonderful. Thank you for sharing your life Fuki and Paolo for all your hard work.

  • @Opandort
    @Opandort 2 місяці тому +3

    I want to tell some people that stop judging about her family and her privacy life. She is borned in rich family and working hard for her family company. I see nothing complicated here and only you who jealous with her life make everything complicated. Enjoy Paolo's video 😉

  • @uberalex479
    @uberalex479 2 місяці тому +5

    One of the best so far. I love family business and the tea ceremony that is 600 years old just blows my mind. Thank you!

  • @TAKA3434able
    @TAKA3434able 2 місяці тому +6

    素晴らしき Made in Japan。そしてその伝統を受け継ぐフキさんも素晴らしい。頑張って下さい!!!

  • @eimiyh
    @eimiyh 2 місяці тому +99

    Yay! So excited to watch ❤

  • @023nattanachatlertsutticha9
    @023nattanachatlertsutticha9 Місяць тому +1

    I love how passionate in tea sending through many generations. and the tea shop in the house is kinda cool.

  • @nathaniellee6664
    @nathaniellee6664 2 місяці тому +4

    I've been watching Paolo for a long time and I think this might be my new favorite video of his. This channel's production quality just keeps going up and up!

  • @armellebaylen
    @armellebaylen 2 місяці тому +6

    Im really in love with the tea culture.
    I kinda feel jealous that Paolo got a taste of that expensive tea.
    Great episode Paolo, as always.

  • @bookoffholicbookwart5945
    @bookoffholicbookwart5945 2 місяці тому +2

    She's busy the entire day. Paying so much close attention. She's amazing

  • @Jasmine_breeze
    @Jasmine_breeze 2 місяці тому +4

    What a beautiful house, full of memories and so elegantly decorated. What a nice heroine and her family. Madame President who was washing the floor moved me. I would like CEOs in the West to have this approach to work, responsibly and to themselves. Without self-aggrandizement. In the West, as in Byzantium, even if he has two employees and a "shell company", he will still consider himself a God. In this video you can see that a different approach makes people happy. They all look really happy with their lives here. Not to mention how young and joyful they look! I'm experiencing a positive culture shock. I would like this culture to come to Europe 😊❤❤

  • @ethanbaker3855
    @ethanbaker3855 2 місяці тому +5

    This family is simply adorable

  • @nagasako7
    @nagasako7 2 місяці тому +5

    600th ANIVERSRY? That's wild

  • @2005dythan
    @2005dythan 2 місяці тому +4

    Such an awesome series. Japanese traditions are so interesting to see . You know they got it right when the children of the owner mop the floor including the company president.

  • @aidanc2557
    @aidanc2557 2 місяці тому +2

    Love your presentation style Paolo! The perfect BLEND of learning, B roll, and human moments to truly make us feel like we were along for the day. Much love from Canada!

  • @neiltow3118
    @neiltow3118 2 місяці тому +15

    One of the best ‘day in the life’ videos, well done

  • @sweetznana
    @sweetznana 2 місяці тому +12

    Thank you Paolo and his family, the collaborators and to anyone who participated for this informative and entertaining video.

    • @LuckyvillageLife
      @LuckyvillageLife 2 місяці тому

      Hello Banana, where are you come from 😂

  • @bearbear1980
    @bearbear1980 2 місяці тому +1

    I am a fan of Green Tea so I am loving this episode. It is very intersting and great to see how this family run their tea business

  • @fatisow8607
    @fatisow8607 8 днів тому

    You can see how much love respect and dedication they have for their job and that’s amazing.
    I just really want to smell that tea

  • @browngosling3929
    @browngosling3929 2 місяці тому +5

    I love you Paolo. Your videos make me so happy

  • @sirskidney7998
    @sirskidney7998 2 місяці тому +8

    Awesome episode Paolo and Maiko! Never change, japan. Never change. I hope the tea farmers, and producers can cling on to their traditions.

  • @sebastianwolf7663
    @sebastianwolf7663 2 місяці тому

    I love how it’s so normalized and seen in a positive way that she lives with her parents!
    And the way the family runs the business together is so amazing!

  • @BrittLouWho
    @BrittLouWho 2 місяці тому +3

    What a kind and hard working team! Their passion for the work shines through, and I truly enjoyed each second of watching them talk so proudly of their craft. Wonderful family! Thank you!!