💈5th Generation Traditional Japanese Barber in Tokyo | Relaxing Hair Wash, Head Massage & Wet Shave
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2020
- Relaxing Hair Wash, Head Massage & Wet Shave at Kitadoko Barbershop in Tokyo, Japan.
We filmed with a fifth-generation barber and proprietor named Ms. Chiyo Funakoshi. The family’s Kitadoko Barbershop, 喜多床五代目 舩越千代. has a very rich history and was established in 1871.
That same year the Japanese government allowed the men with status to no longer have a traditional topknot and they were also permitted to not carry their swords. Sixty percent of Tokyo’s male population no longer wore their hair in the traditional style by 1876.
Back then the barbershop was located across the street from a university which is now the University of Tokyo. The shop became very well known and had 18 chairs and 20 staff members.
Since opening, the shop has moved a couple times and it is now located downstairs in a modern building.
In 1990, Chiyo began working at the barbershop alongside her dad. She is the first woman in the family to run the business. Her dad who is 83 years old still comes to the shop every week and while we were filming, he was helping out 😊
S P E C I A L T H A N K S
Chiyo Funakoshi, Barber and Owner
Kitadoko Barbershop
❗️UPDATE‼️
Kitadoko Barbershop has sadly closed. Since 2022, Ms. Chiyo has been working at the following shop in Shibuya:
Cut Studio SHOU
Miyamasuzaka ST Building 804, 1-8-6 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Japan
▶ Reservations are required 3 days in advance. To book an appointment, please contact👇🏼
Facebook: / kitadoko
Email: kitadoko1871@yahoo.co.jp
A huge thanks to fellow content creator Marc Antomattei @GentlemanMasterclass for helping us produce and film this video 🙏🏼
While we were in Tokyo, Marc interviewed me for his channel👇🏼 / gentlemanmasterclass
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Wow! Even I was there I had completely forgot about the all encompassing service that was done. You walked in for a wet shave, and instead got a nice little hair cleanup, shampoo, massage, shave and then styling. And let me not forget about mentioning that razor she used for the core part of the shave. I don't know whether that was some kind of shavette, or double edge razor, or what have you, but I've never seen that before in my life. I've yet to identify it, but it certainly was unique, along with the constant steam machine.
From 12 inch sheers in Vegas, to unidentified razors in Japan. No one showcases unique haircut experiences like you do, which is why I always watch. Kanpai (Cheers!) from Tokyo. -Marc
Im on the hunt myself...from what i can tell it is a 'razorine' style DE shavette, however done as a kamisori. I would LOVE to find out more details and get my hands on one.
John Greco looks like an old 50s or 60s japanese razorine. The newer versions have a screw to hold the blade in place. She is using her thumb here to keep the blade from moving because they were basically held in place by friction.
@@Rroff2 Yeah i know about that one too, but im afraid its not the same. Harry wrote me and told me it is a rare YASAKA brand razor. He is getting more details for us [clearly] shave fanatics!
@@Rroff2 The Razorock Switch is a recent release and is not the razor shown in the video. The Switch is a gimmicky razor that offers a mediocre shave.
looks similar to the steam machine in this video th-cam.com/video/2_MpnFpZHns/w-d-xo.html
whatever Japanese people do whether it's cleaning vegetable or making cars,they do it with absolute dedication....much respect
Laszlo Szujo I have a rule.. if it exists, the best is to be found in japan. What ever it is haha
Everything is an actual profession! Awesome people
You’re right. Whether they’re forging katanas or learning the way of the fist, they’re exceptional at it.
I’m an American bartender and I try to incorporate some of their techniques at my bar. Unfortunately, Americans don’t have the patience for a lot of their awesome techniques. That being said, watch some of them here on TH-cam and you’ll be blown away.
Queen Janeway wrong. But also true.
Anybody else watching this ready to fall asleep 😴
I’m actually watching again because i fell asleep watching last night lmao
Too much excitement
lowkey watching? lol why
Jmel Daniel lowkey! Man I’ve recommended this to people to help them sleep. My wife knows full well when these shave videos come on, leave me the hell alone because I’m trying to mellow out.
TraceurDoc1 my husband knows the same thing for me. Imma watching shaving or shoe shine or asmr don’t bug me or else b!tch from he!! shows her face.
I think I’ve watched this 11,000 times
Japanese people are so precise, smooth, and make everything look effortless. I just love them and their interesting culture. Japan is the one place I hope to go one day.
Same here I love Japanese culture and food
Thanks for liking my country. Please visit one day if you can 😊
And jdm
“Japanese are like everyone else... just more”. I love Japan. everything is art, even when you buy simple things like chocolate or candy... the packaging is so well thought out...
Please stop eating whales!
Think I could watch this woman all day. She is so meticulous and polite. This is my favourite one so far. Thanks Harry.
Declan McKenna yes I wish it was a full haircut video
Please may this lady live forever... her delicacy, professionalism and quality is beyond anything I’ve ever seen, I’m overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience.
Itll be sad to see her pass away one day. Truly top quality service and politness. Hopefully she'll be somewhere better tho:)
I mean, she's going to die. But yeah, nice job.
Well this comment thread got dark REAL quick. lol poor Japanese lady.
Top quality my friends! Top of the top!
we all are going to die
The helper is a ninja. And she was so elegant and polite! So clean ... what a service!! Love the layers of
that's her pops
@@Curling_Rack ninja pop
Omg when she said need to shampoo I smiled she’s so cute. She needs her own ASMR channel.
Pfff, not even watching two minutes and I know this is one of the best barber experiences. Damn, I love how much japanese peolpe care about you in these kind of jobs.
Matt Sparlin have you been to china?
Cooper Casey or Japan for that matter because they aren’t very nice and they are completely racist
@@shanepleasants6280 lol if you want racist go to Korea and if your black or brown color x5
Japan? Not really they don't talk to you because they don't know you or too shy thats just that.
That's real
Rain Yamamoto Have you seen the way they treat migrant workers that are not Japanese? Its really sad. There’s a documentary on Vice about it. Japan is not all sunshine and rainbows.
In the US customer is king, but in Japan customer is god.
43 minutos para cortar el pelo y afeitarle y que apenas se note el cambio de cuando entra a cuando sale... mucho Dios pero, el resultado deja mucho que desear.
Unfortunately, the customer is becoming less and less cared about in the U.S. 😒
@@Mr_Bob_A_Feet yes, in the current snowflake nation. The only thing that matters is "self."
lol nah in the US profit & turnaround is number 1. Japan customer is king
Nah, US airlines treat their customers very bad. In USA, they put profit on top of the customer.
I think she literally cut every single individual hair on his head! Incredibly meticulous and incredibly relaxing.
I like how polite she is, making sure he is okay every now and then.
she had to check if he was still alive
@@omtatsatification LMFAO hilarious xd
Gosh! The way she cut smoothly, slowly, and carefully gives me easy tingles..what a master barber :)
Lol!!😅 Guy, the interpretation of her method is almost sexual. So smooth and sensual. She's slowly and gently...sounds like a massage.😅
"Do you like massage?"
Man: Yes I would
"If you feel pain, (giggles) tell me"
I really wonder if anyone has turned that offer down
14:58
I’m over here with my barber who smacks my head I if forget to turn my head on time
Older Italian Barber?
I LIKE YOUR CUT G
@@Python_Blox 👋
LMAO your comment needs more likes
Ayoo lol
she’s so calm and quiet it’s mesmerizing
eva c. She’s like I got this!
And not covered in tattoos like so many barbers. What an elegant lady who takes pride in her work.
spoly 813 what’s wrong with tattoos
5th generation barber so impressive
Thanks a lot! I'm glad.
The way she says “excuse me sir” and “thank you very much” is so adorable
You are right .. I have to laugh .. some places can use manners like this. I remember a unisex shop I went to in my 20s. .. the lady that was going to wash my hair.. called my name , she’s about 75 , chubby and gray haired kind of stone faced said follow me, I followed her ( a bit nervously) .. took me to the shampooing area it had a long row of about a dozen sinks , says to me take a seat , so I started to sit in the chair and she barks No ! Over here! .. so I move the 2 sinks over and sat in the chair, she puts a towel around me, then like a matador flings a gigantic light blue plastic cape over me snaps it snug to my neck puts another towel around me then says ok lay back and put your head all the way back in the sink.. was kind of scary and I was a bit nervous and embarrassed at this point.. she really went to town hosing and soaking my head .. i was a bit antsy in the chair I can still remember her saying “ you need to keep your head all the way back “! she shampooed me two times, very firm almost aggressive scrubbing my scalp lifting my head up turning it , hose sprayer was like a pressure washer on my head .. it seemed this would never end with the scrubbing/ massaging.. not a pleasant experience rather an abrasive personality for an elderly lady to be shampooing a young man’s hair … was a shampoo I never forgot .. I saw the next guy she was getting ready to shampoo , kind of felt sorry for him he looked a bit petrified..!
The fact that many of Harry's videos get views in the millions is testimony there are people who still value the simple, quiet, and low-key aspects of life.
No… people like asmr.
@@ThomasSeedsand pasta
I really like that she keeps all of the supplies BEHIND the client! How professional!! No leaning over or constantly moving around! Smart move. Don’t see that often. If ever.
I'm Japanese viewer.
I had been looking forward to you come to Japan.
Hello - thank you so much for watching :) We have always wanted to travel to Japan and are so happy we could make our first visit! We loved it 😍
Could you find out what shave instrument did she uses?
Nice! I have never been to Japan, I'm really hoping the situation gets better so I can visit Japan. Much love and respect!
コロナヴィル酢の問題の終わりのあとで、日本へ行く旅行をしたい！
@@jfcash84 bokumo ikitai desu
I've watched this a million times. I'm addicted. The older man who is assisting is so sweet looking.
I’m not even a man and I wanted her to shave my face!!!! She was so delicate and precise with her movements. Amazing
The Japanese are probably the most humble and underrated developed countries in the world today.
I love how polite, dedicated and happy most asian people are. I am yet to see or meet a person from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and so on, who doesn't treat you politely and with respect. Us in the Western world could really learn from that 🙌
Yes I agree with you with that
Second helper comes out of no where on time everytime 😆
KingKon he is her dad!
he is a ninja
He must be proud of his daughter.
You can tell tat she gets aggravated at him when he's trying to remove the cape after the hair rinse. He's rushing her and trying to remove it prematurely.
I'm back two years later to see how his cut came out because I keep falling asleep 😂.
The level of attention to detail is beyond human. Gotta love Japan.
I Love japan culture and mentality
Japanese people are always this much polite while talking? I'm amazed
Jesus...that looks incredible. I swear the more I see from the Japan the more I love it. I have to visit. I love how much they value traditional things and skills specificly. You have creators of swords that go back multiple hundred years still doing it the same way. I just love that. The hand crafting and doing it the way it's always been done and not the new "trendy" way is neat.
@@JG-nx3jg well... Nobody saw that one coming
I would love to have an authentic Japanese hand-made katana. I have absolutely zero use for one but if I could afford it I would have one.
@@appalachiangunman9589 Yeah same here, as a display piece.
I am completely fascinated with Asian people... their discipline and respect for their trades is unequaled... truly something to admire
It’s very comfort to me when watching it
Man Japanese people are so polite, she was just doing her job and she kept saying excuse me haha
Yeah well more intelligent people behave better.
That’s Japanese service for you. It’s second to none!
Am I the onlyone who likes that theres a bit of conversation in this video?
Makes it look more realistic.
Idk if its a soft whispering voice, but loud talking over clippers noise is just bad
@@ge569 you don't know? :D
@@0xsergy idc
@@ge569 just teasin lol
Harry isnt much of a talker in his videos so if the barber doesnt talk no one talks
she's so delicate and polite 🥺
Respect and love to Japan and its people from Scotland
Absolutely no surprise that Japanese service and skill is impeccable. So courteous too.
Me: *minding my own business*
TH-cam: *watch this guy get haircuts in foreign countries*
Nicholas Garcia lmao same lol
more like.
Me: minding my own business
TH-cam: watch this guy get haircuts in foreign countries
Me: finding this so relaxing that I fall a sleep at my computer desk.
Or it’s like, you falling you asleep watching a video game and waking up at 04:00 watching this, you’d be like what in tarnation 😂
I love her! She seems so nice and warm, I just wanna hug her
The Japanese are an outstanding group of people. Everything they touch becomes gold. Tremendous!
Her accent is so cute.
ASMR is strong with this one! I love the way Japanese people treat their customers. There is such a strong sense of responsibility towards the customer in Japan. It's not too common around the world. I love Japanese people. Thanks for the video. I'd love to give this barbershop a try someday.
Japanese people are amazing and their country. Big, big respect 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Let’s just face it, he didn’t need a haircut, he got a haircut so we could get asmr sleep. God bless him!
Japanese, always so kind and professional
Except for when it comes to air raids
@@dinner881 We just had to show them how it's really done.
Loving these East Asian barbers. They take so much time, and are very precise. I think this is one of your best videos so far
I love the continuous pursuit of perfection of the Japanese people
“This isn’t just a razor, it’s a Hatori Hanzo razor” 😛
Its the black mamba edition!
I have NO idea how this man stayed awake
Mee too, I don't understand them,
Hi how are you?
@@jeremyleerenner5603 Great... hope you are!
@@teresamccabe5733 yeah of course, thanks for asking, but where are you from?.
Tell me about it. I would of been asleep and not woken until we were over with it.
i almost pass out every time i get a haircut
Absolutely love this video. She is a perfectionist with loving hands. You got the Royal treatment Just amazing
So true! I was so pampered here :)
Sad to see in the updates their shop has closed. Very very sad 😢
No….I was hoping I’d make it over there one day😔
No… I was hoping to make it over there one day😔
Why
Nice i love japan barbershop 💈
My fave video by this channel! I watched this video almost every night before bed. Especially when I'm anxious and I have trouble sleeping, this one usually does the trick!
Don't be afraid, my friend.
You are not alone in this messed up world.
I will send you my best intentions before i fell in sleep.
I'm probably very far away from the place you live in.
But it doesn't matter.
All the best from Holland 🇳🇱
If there was a barber in the Artic I feel like Harry would be there
I mean Scandinavia is partly in the artic, maybe a viking barber?
Icelandic barber
I am from the Swedish arctic circle, please do come! There’s so much to experience that people outside of our communities couldn’t dream about! Including wonderful haircuts :)
Arctic *
This is a splendid idea, Harry would you be able to get a haircut up in the polar regions? Maybe you could get the northern lights footage as well while you are up there. Cheers
It never ceases to amaze me in how polite the Japanese people are in everything they do in regards to gaijin. At least they were with me when I was there.
This place doesn't look like a barber shop it looks like a university with all the teachers, the calme climate where you can relax and study
Beautifully shot and produced...well done. I love Japanese scissor cutting techniques!
John Greco I love how you went from featured barber to subscriber and regular commenter. Your video is one of the best on this channel
@@vince1000 Thank you sir. That means a lot to me. Im simply honored to be able to share my craft with my clients, and I endeavor to be the best I can be with my craft. Im always learning and trying to grow, even after all these years, ;-)
@cody magalas Working on it! Trust me I want to bring you more content as well. Finding someone with talent to shoot and edit video for TH-cam is not easy in a ski resort town. But I have my feelers out for some help. I was thinking about doing either another shave video or a haircut video.
i feel like Japanese people are one of, if not, the most polite people in the world. they’re dedicated to everything they do. i can watch this lady work all day and not get bored it
I have lived in Japan for two years. I have the utmost respect for that country, the culture, and their people. If I were to live again, I would fully embrace everything. The respect they have for people out there is something else. I used to get haircuts all the time during my stint in the military. This is nothing new to me. :)
Why don't you tell people about the many establishments in Japan that refuse service to non-Japanese people. Is that a sign of respect? It is quite common for foreigners to be refused entry to businesses in Japan, for no reason other than they aren't of Japanese blood.
@@Michael-fw5ef Maybe you should be aware that there's no perfect country? 🤷♂
@@Michael-fw5ef and take note not all japanese people refuse service to non-japanese people, stop *generalizing*
My, this lady is quite precise with her hair cutting and shaving techniques, isn't she! 💈🇯🇵😀
As a Japanese person,I'm happy to watch this video.
I'm always looking forward to your video.
Hello - thank you so much for watching! Happy to hear you enjoy our videos :)
HairCut Harry ttf
This is awesome. I love how delicate Japanese people are. They do everything with so much love and care. It’s like taking care of a Bentley. A delicate process. I also loved how relaxed she was too while doing the shave and haircut. The man that comes out is adorable.
Excellent shave! If I lived close to that establishment I would be there once a week.
you should come back with a full of head hair Harry she has great hands would be nice to see a full haircut
Exactly that was a haircut huh?
So jealous right now. That looks relaxing.
If there was an award for cutting someone's hair gently this lady would win everytime,sent me to sleep watching even Harry's eyes looked heavy eyed nice one Harry
10pm: watching how to send a piston through my engine block.
10:15pm: watching harry get his haircut and somehow feel extremely relaxed watching lol
japanese hospitality is among the best in the world (in my experience)
I agree
Yeah, they are very passionate about their work even if it's just a simple manicure
Would say the best, not "among"
Yes also with Moroccan hospitality
The organization of this place is outstanding!
Her English is excellent, she takes her job seriously and has above average customer service. Japanese are very good to their guest.
We need more videos of her... her scissor skills are so pleasing to watch
Anyone else get that serious ASMR feeling during the shampoo. My blood pressure must have dropped like 50 points....great video.
'Do you like a massage?' As much as I like breathing air, drinking water, & getting sleep!
My God shes such an experienced hairdresser. Her technique is excellent
I went here after seeing this video and it was very relaxing but her father was off that day. This is the oldest barber shop in Japan but she actually sold it to a larger chain though she still works full time. Nice display of vintage barber tools at the entrance.
Meticulous detail and a long legacy in her trade that shows her skill with the Japanese hair cutting technique
I very very love Japanese people they all so lovely and friendly
She is amazing, like a caring mother with her child, incredible!
That is an ASMR! At times really relaxing that almost puts into sleep! The way she cuts his hair, combs his hair is relaxing, so gentle and carelly done that really calms down! Excellent service, excellent delivery!
1:33 Harry If you’re not okay, just tell us
😂👌
He looks like he just got off a red eye and or drank too much sake the night before
He has resting despair face
She has great English skills! Very impressed. すごいです。
I follow your channel for a long time. The asians cut hair like surgeons, that methodical way coupled with calmness result in the best videos for ASMR. We ask for more asian videos!
Holy cow this was the best head massage I’ve ever seen!!! So relaxinggg.
There is something to be said for doing things the right way. its so cool watching her take her time and do things the right way
I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH KIND AND POLITE SERVICE LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE ,THE SALON IS EXTREMELY CLEAN , EXCELLENT SERVICE , THE LADY IS ABSOLUTELY POLITE , AND VERY RESPECTFUL ,I BELIEVE THAT MAY BE HER HUSBAND HELPING ,HE IS VERY ATTENTIVE AND VERY CLEAN ,THATS WHAT YOU CALL A 5 STAR HAIR SALON , GREAT VIDEO 👌 GREAT HAIR SALON GREAT SERVICE 👍
thats her 83yr old father, check out the description.
Yo can you turn the volume down a bit tho dam
This woman did a wonderful job👍👍
There is so much precision and care given during this whole experience. I would honestly love to have my hair cut by this wonderful lady and I would feel so confident that I’d have a great hair cut.
I remember one time I got a haircut and the barber didn’t use a Shavette to to the edges... I was like did u forget something? I love how she doesn’t cut corners and gives her customers the satisfaction of a great service
She's very elegant! & skilled ofcourse!
Had a chance to explore Tokyo for a couple of days a number of years ago, absolutely the nicest and most polite people I’ve ever encountered. Simply loved it there...could watch this video 100 times.
Anybody else keep coming back to this video regularly?!
The ASMR is off the scale on this for me!
One day I'm gonna see the whole video thorough. 😂😴
@@quaverflava3639 funnily enough, the video of his wash, cut & blow dry at the Beauty Bubble has the same effect on me!
Yes! Finally Japan 🇯🇵 👍🏻 mint
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Wow she’s an absolute gem!!! So gentle and meticulous and sooooo respectful! Love the Japanese no one does it better. There’s a reason this is a 5th Generation business 🙏💜👌🏿✅
How could their be 825 people that didn't like this video! Excellence at work! The way she moved, the delicacy...such beauty in everything she's done, the older gentleman helping her. Lovely! Only japanese people have all of that combined. Wonderful video! Regardes from Portugal! 🙏👌
I’m at a garage getting my oil changed and almost fell asleep in the waiting room watching this. And I am totally OK with it. Amazing job. Dedicated is the best word
Thank you for coming Japan, Harry! 🇯🇵
Hello - we have always wanted to travel to Japan and are happy we could make our first visit! We loved it 😍
HairCut Harry Glad to heat that 😊
I’m looking forward to your videos!!
That's why I love Japan! The dedication they put into everything they do is amazing!
💗 Everything about this is so delicate and precise. It is soooooooo relaxing to watch. Getting some wonderful ASMR tingles. Thank you.
What of my favorite relaxation videos
your videos are the best in the world
Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼