Scott, you’ve got an amazing wife who has not only the patience to travel all the way to Japan for you to look at tools, but to let you appreciate tools from TWO shops and even buy some to take home with you! Some days I feel lucky to bring something home from the Home Depot lol. We’re all looking forward to your next video, as always, but this one is particular! Very interested in learning more about this Japanese unit of measurement and how it is used, along with what their codes may be. What amazing woodworking skills and tools Japan has. Can’t wait!
So glad to see you both enjoying the city I call home for over 25 years. I love watching videos of people discovering Japan, especially those who come with an appreciation of the culture and craftsmanship found here.
I spent hours at multiple Japanese tool stores, this video brings back those great memories. Inoue Hamono was a great experience and glad to see the son helping you just like he helped me pick out a few things.
One of the things I enjoy about your channel is that you just love tools. Good, functional tools are something I really appreciate. I am just a bit jealous.
Scott, Thanks for the education on Japanese units of measurement. When I went out on my own in 1982 following my apprenticeship as a Cabinet-maker (just retired), my first thicknesses-jointer was a Makita. The graduation bar on the thicknesser had what I thought were 1/8” graduations but there were 10 to the inch. 42 years later and now I know why.
Maybe due to the fact that Japanese people being raised with a sense of respect, honor and responsibility? How often have you seen videos of Japanese school kids cleaning their classrooms at the end of each day? Teaching kids the value of being clean at a young age goes a long way to a more clean looking community? Plus there are bins inside Konbini wa and you are also advised to take the rubbish back to the store you purchased your food from.
@soulblighter404 Not just photos. On my daily walk to the station in the morning I used to see juniors from the local high school walking around in their uniforms cleaning the streets around the school.
I showed my Japanese wife the video - “I know exactly how his wife feels,” she said, with a sigh, having experienced the same on many trips home to Japan to see friends and relations. For me, a very pleasant feeling of deja vu in the tool shops, especially Konan!! Love it 👍 Ps, only 14 hours from the U.K. 😂
Love your channel bro. I learn so much. Helped a mate renovate his house this winter full gut and re clad. Built him two self contained units for his daughters. Fantastic trip enjoy. Remember there’s only one thing better than buying tools, that’s buying single malt whisky.
Great video Scott. Interesting side of Japan for those of us who aren't into tools. I think a lot of people would go to Japan do the insta-tourism attractions and miss out on all the finer craftsmanship side of the country. For foreigners is all about which foods not to miss out on or what temples to visit or which bamboo grove to go to etc. Thanks for a different (and refreshing) perspective on Japan Scott!
First TH-camr I’ve seen with composite of art in a linen bag it shows the respect they have for the craftsmanship of tools it’s refreshing to see Japanese go that distance I commend that about the culture
I enjoy all episodes but this one in particular. It's like a travel show and we all love visiting tool/hardware shops and could literally spend a whole day inside but not sure Jess has the same level passion so good on you to split that into 2 trips lol
Japanese tool steel is also made using hard steel for the cutting edge and soft steel for the rest. The softer steel makes it much easier to sharpen. You may already be aware, but Japanese chisels are designed for the craftsperson to set the hoop themselves to their desired depth. I purchased a 42mm kanna a few months ago and love it! I find it easier, and more enjoyable, to use than my western block plane.
When i was there i got a huge guide rail for my skilly that cut upto 600mm, and had wheels on it. a couple of right angle punches and a little pinch bar for finishing work. great tools over there.
Would love to go tool shopping in Japan... Jess was so engrossed as well Scott! I'm impressed that she held back and didn't buy any tools?! 🤣 The last bit was hilarious... Kiwi, buying a Kiwi! 🤣😂
Inoue Hamono is an awesome store. It's tiny, but absolutely packed with tools. We went there when we visited Japan earlier in the year as well. Very friendly. They have a bunch of traditional Japanese chalk lines on display. It was really interesting, the mother and son there told me they weren't for sale, but customers of theirs had carved/ crafted them and gifted them to the store for display.
Nice to see you excited about the tools. As someone has just had a nightmare 36 hours of travelling without more than a 20 minute nap (UK to Thailand) I fully sympathise with the knackeredness you both felt.
Every time I’ve been to Japan, I’m the exact same way in knife shops and on Kappabashi Street (the kitchen and restaurant supplies district) in Tokyo. The quality is great and the prices are surprisingly good.
we must have just missed each other. I've just got back from a 2 month trip there. I hit all the tool stores and bought tons of stuff. I bought so much from Inoue Hamono, I love my chisel sets.
I'm so glad! I can't believe you were in Japan! I have been a fan since I saw the video of the plywood on the wall. I admire your challenging way of incorporating different tools and techniques. I also imitated Toolbelts! And also for your stylish video editing skills. You may be back home by now, but I hope you enjoy your toolshop tour!
So much fun Scott. Reminds me of when I used to visit Japan. The choices are incredible and a bit overwhelming at times. Be sure to visit Tokyu Hands. They have literally everything. Jess will have a good time there too.
I have the exact same tape measure and is awesome. I use it for furniture making and I choose it after trying at least 10 other brands, some of them every well known. The tajima has all the qualities: though, precise, clean, easy to use and is impact resistant, in case I drop it. Great tape measure, you will love it
I use a 16ft magx2 tape from tajima every day and love it. It's worth getting the metal tajima clips and there way less in japan. They have a great ecosystem that works with thoes clips including tool pouches levels ect.
The hollow ground chisels make perfect sense. I can think of some operations where it could cause issues, bht for many it would be fine and for some better, and the sharpening advantages are huge.
iam sooo looking forward too the next vids out too on Scott Brown CarPentry japan vids this weekend next weekend on Saturday and iam pannel on going too japan too buying myslfe few sets off Japanese carpentry tools an what have u an bought new car as well over there in japan too ahhahahahaha
welcome to here in japan. im glad to know that you enjoy to looking for japanese carpentery tools. for your information, one of biggest japanese capenter's festival will be held in Kanagawa prefecture this month 9th and 10th november(event is called "kezurokai"). i suppose you alredy back to new zealand but if you still stay here, it might be interesting events for all carpenters. the event is mainly competition of hand plane (kanna) and there are other traditional tools demostraion. this is event is held every year so if you have chance to come, it must be good trip.
I'd go nuts in that tool shop. If my memory serves me correct, a shaku is about 12" but is divided into tenths, hence the sun and bu. There are plenty of videos on YT on how to set the hoops on the nomi set you bought. I'd be interested in knowing the maker. Good choice on the handle material. I love shirakashi, it's my favourite wood. You should go back and get yourself a quality genno (hammer). I'd suggest to avoid the double square end and pick a square and pointed end. If you can find them, pick one with a curved handle (it makes all the difference). The pointed end is useful for tapping the chip breaker (I can't remember the Japanese name for it). Have a look for a Japanese framing hammer as well as they're quite handy and also a cats paw nail pull and nail set. I hope you and Jess enjoy Japan!!
Went to Japan for my 5 year anniversary with my wife, I dragged her to that same hand crafted tool store at the 9 minute mark. Glad to see it in the video.
OMG this is so surreal seeing you guys there, we’ve literally just got back to NZ last week from 3 weeks in Japan! 8th to 28th. Went to basically the same stuff haha, oh how familiar now. Maybe we missed you guys by a week? Would have been awesome to randomly meet up, as me and my boys have been watching your channel for years 😊 Recognised quite a few of the cafes with lines that we went to also haha! We had a list of where to go for the essential morning flat white 😂 Didn’t think of tools though, bugger, good call. Not that I’m a builder though, just ex-architect and DIYer. Bought some quality knifes though with the patterning from folding, beautiful. Loved all the attention to detail and precision in everything their did though… that’s how I build, love it 😊
I too didn’t think I would be watching a Kiwi chippy on TH-cam but your videos are great and your attention to detail is on point Scott. Keep it up guys, Peace from Newcastle Aus✌🏼
I'm a carpenter in SF, CA. When I'm in Japan I go to tool shops :) I get replacement blades for my hand saws and whatever other cool hand tools. There really is nothing like it here in the US. Japan is literally a tool candy store haha. PS. I went to Inoue Hamono last year, bought a kiridashi, whittling tool BTW, at that carpentry shop, if you buy a hammer head they don't sell handles. They tell you to make your own so as to find the length, fit, and feel for yourself.
Wow, some fantastic tools there Scott, perhaps I should make a trip to replace the $3000AUD worth of cordless tools some scrote nicked after they broke into the shed a couple of weeks ago. The sign on the ticket machine ay 15:33 made me giggle "Smple for foreigners".
Maybe to late but if you make your way to Kyoto, highly highly recommend visiting Higashi Hongan-ji temple. It’s one of the largest wooden structures in the world. My partner and I were just there and as a carpenter myself it was so so so impressive seeing the joinery and craftsmanship on the building.
Was in Japan last year but only a 12 hr flight from Melbourne, so did it easier than you. And yes, I brought back a load of tools including a very low cost set of quality chisels. I spent so much in a very small back street tool shop in Kyoto, that the old fella gave me some presents including a very old tape measure marked for placing wall or floor tiles. Luckily my wife took a large case as I packed it to gunwales. We're heading back next week and I'll be re-visiting the tool shop. Enjoy your travels.
Hi Scott! Two days ago, I just returned to Vancouver Island from a trip to Tokyo. Only 8 1/2 hours back to Canada, but I'm just recovering now- we had a 16 hour time difference. Ugh- Jess is right!! (I was staying in Shinjuku) I tried in vain to find a Makita tool store but only came up with mom and pop general hardware stores- that had Makita signage outside, and could order Makita tools- very few inside though. I bought a couple pull saws and Vessel screwdrivers - thankfully(!) they cautioned me not to purchase the square or tape measure I was interested in - as it was in those shakkanhō measurements you mentioned that looked very close to my travel weary eye to be imperial. (actually 30.3mm vs 25.4mm to an inch) Great channel, have fun over there and if you have a chance, get on a bullet train with train station food ( it's pretty good!) and a beer- .
Amazing! I was at the same little store buying the same chisels just last week! Back in Australia now 😅 Pro tip, there's a really good onsen on the same street. Enjoy japan!
I used to work on the gas tankers running between Brunei and Japan, Tokyo Bay back in the 80s. Then, there were almost no westerners and certainly no tourists there. Most restaurants and bars had signs up specifically refusing entry to non Japanese. Still an interesting place to visit.
Re tape measures: an old timer i knew, who used metric all his life, said to never use cm, only mm. I personally always make mistakes in cm . Using mm only helps remove errors. Nice vid looking forward to the rest
My father was a carpenter / joiner. He taught me a few things as a kid and one of them was "When buying tools, never buy the cheapest, never buy the dearest. Buy middle-of-the-road and you will never go wrong". He was right, and I have always followed his advice.
Omg Scott & Jess, what a cool episode! Thank you for taking us to Japan! Did you ever come across a Makita groove cutter? Not sure if they make them for 18 or 40V batteries?! (Makita 3005BA) That's typical standard Japanese electrical tool that is shown in every TH-cam video from a Japanese carpenter... Congratulations on your nice new hand tools!
If you go to Japan for tools you have to check out knicks tool belts and pouches chain style. Nepros wood handle screwdrivers are a work of art and way cheaper in country. I feel like they would lose for the evening before I got done looking. I always see videos were they love our American stuff like dewalt and milwaukee there but all I want to see is the special stuff there. Some people spend 3k plus on there knicks chain type setups with custom color stuff there works of art.
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"I think we can call it there...Oooooo" 😆 Ya, we all know this feeling.
Yeah, I laughed out loud when I heard that too.
“The flight will fuck you up” lol - I love Jess’s honesty!
I think that the first time we've heard Jess drop an F bomb!!! Shows they're real
I never thought I would watch a video of a bloke tool shopping in Japan. Scott Brown another great video.
Scott, you’ve got an amazing wife who has not only the patience to travel all the way to Japan for you to look at tools, but to let you appreciate tools from TWO shops and even buy some to take home with you! Some days I feel lucky to bring something home from the Home Depot lol.
We’re all looking forward to your next video, as always, but this one is particular! Very interested in learning more about this Japanese unit of measurement and how it is used, along with what their codes may be. What amazing woodworking skills and tools Japan has. Can’t wait!
So glad to see you both enjoying the city I call home for over 25 years. I love watching videos of people discovering Japan, especially those who come with an appreciation of the culture and craftsmanship found here.
I spent hours at multiple Japanese tool stores, this video brings back those great memories. Inoue Hamono was a great experience and glad to see the son helping you just like he helped me pick out a few things.
Awesome! 👍🏼
Did you stay in Tokyo or get down south to the shops in Osaka/Aichi?
I'm currently at the Miki City tool festival.
Scott's excitement in the tool shops is completely infectious 🤗🤗
Scott looks like a kid in a candy store!!!
was going to say the exact same
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Thank you Scotty & Jess for taking us along on your journey to Japan.
Love that you guys finally made it to Japan. So happy for you both.
Someone is being very patient and understanding. To treasure!
So cool, Did a few tours of Carpentry work in the mid 90's there . Couldn't keep me out of the tool stores. Next level
Was just there with my partner, dragging her through tool stores. Great memories, crazy place ❤
You're enthusiasm is contagious. Love that you took us shopping. Hope you enjoyed your time there!
One of the things I enjoy about your channel is that you just love tools. Good, functional tools are something I really appreciate. I am just a bit jealous.
Have a wonderful trip! Glad to see you’re making time to enjoy time together!
Scott,
Thanks for the education on Japanese units of measurement. When I went out on my own in 1982 following my apprenticeship as a Cabinet-maker (just retired), my first thicknesses-jointer was a Makita. The graduation bar on the thicknesser had what I thought were 1/8” graduations but there were 10 to the inch. 42 years later and now I know why.
I will never stop appreciating how despite there being basically no public bins in Tokyo, it's still extremely clean.
Maybe due to the fact that Japanese people being raised with a sense of respect, honor and responsibility? How often have you seen videos of Japanese school kids cleaning their classrooms at the end of each day? Teaching kids the value of being clean at a young age goes a long way to a more clean looking community? Plus there are bins inside Konbini wa and you are also advised to take the rubbish back to the store you purchased your food from.
@soulblighter404 Not just photos. On my daily walk to the station in the morning I used to see juniors from the local high school walking around in their uniforms cleaning the streets around the school.
I showed my Japanese wife the video - “I know exactly how his wife feels,” she said, with a sigh, having experienced the same on many trips home to Japan to see friends and relations. For me, a very pleasant feeling of deja vu in the tool shops, especially Konan!! Love it 👍
Ps, only 14 hours from the U.K. 😂
Love your channel bro. I learn so much. Helped a mate renovate his house this winter full gut and re clad. Built him two self contained units for his daughters. Fantastic trip enjoy. Remember there’s only one thing better than buying tools, that’s buying single malt whisky.
Thumbs up for the makita team!👍🏼
I just imported the 18v version of your saw that you pointed out. Can’t wait for it to get here
Great video Scott. Interesting side of Japan for those of us who aren't into tools. I think a lot of people would go to Japan do the insta-tourism attractions and miss out on all the finer craftsmanship side of the country. For foreigners is all about which foods not to miss out on or what temples to visit or which bamboo grove to go to etc. Thanks for a different (and refreshing) perspective on Japan Scott!
Looking forward to the next exciting episode
I would be in heaven with all of the Makita tools - I would definitely end up grabbing one of those coffee makers!
Visited Inoue Hamono in July. Awesome shop and even better staff. Enjoy the tools!
First TH-camr I’ve seen with composite of art in a linen bag it shows the respect they have for the craftsmanship of tools it’s refreshing to see Japanese go that distance I commend that about the culture
I enjoy all episodes but this one in particular. It's like a travel show and we all love visiting tool/hardware shops and could literally spend a whole day inside but not sure Jess has the same level passion so good on you to split that into 2 trips lol
Amazing craftsmanship - that specialised roles for each component shows how serious the Japanese are about quality
I'd love to hang out in that hardware shop! I'm sick of looking at empty-shelf Bunnings with limited tool product lines (except mowers!
And really cheap Chinese crap.
Japanese tool steel is also made using hard steel for the cutting edge and soft steel for the rest. The softer steel makes it much easier to sharpen.
You may already be aware, but Japanese chisels are designed for the craftsperson to set the hoop themselves to their desired depth.
I purchased a 42mm kanna a few months ago and love it! I find it easier, and more enjoyable, to use than my western block plane.
When i was there i got a huge guide rail for my skilly that cut upto 600mm, and had wheels on it. a couple of right angle punches and a little pinch bar for finishing work. great tools over there.
So glad you went and can't wait to see more of you two falling in love with the place.
I went to shopping in Japan just last week. I gotta say you showed great restraint!
Would love to go tool shopping in Japan... Jess was so engrossed as well Scott! I'm impressed that she held back and didn't buy any tools?! 🤣 The last bit was hilarious... Kiwi, buying a Kiwi! 🤣😂
Gaston would be sooooo jealous! I’ve watched youtubeys about second hand tools in Japan too, awesome variety and so cheap.
Inoue Hamono is an awesome store. It's tiny, but absolutely packed with tools. We went there when we visited Japan earlier in the year as well. Very friendly. They have a bunch of traditional Japanese chalk lines on display. It was really interesting, the mother and son there told me they weren't for sale, but customers of theirs had carved/ crafted them and gifted them to the store for display.
Nice to see you excited about the tools. As someone has just had a nightmare 36 hours of travelling without more than a 20 minute nap (UK to Thailand) I fully sympathise with the knackeredness you both felt.
So jealous. Absolutely beautiful tools. Have a great trip !
Can’t wait for the rest of this series! Thanks Scott and Jess😊
Love the intro, how it ended up the tower, perfect 👌🏻
Every time I’ve been to Japan, I’m the exact same way in knife shops and on Kappabashi Street (the kitchen and restaurant supplies district) in Tokyo. The quality is great and the prices are surprisingly good.
Japan looks amazing .. I’m hoping you may bring an extra tool bag or two back to NZ .. 🎉😎🎉
Glad you guys finally made it over here :) Enjoy!
we must have just missed each other. I've just got back from a 2 month trip there. I hit all the tool stores and bought tons of stuff. I bought so much from
Inoue Hamono, I love my chisel sets.
I'm so glad! I can't believe you were in Japan!
I have been a fan since I saw the video of the plywood on the wall.
I admire your challenging way of incorporating different tools and techniques.
I also imitated Toolbelts!
And also for your stylish video editing skills.
You may be back home by now, but I hope you enjoy your toolshop tour!
Pleased to see you both made it to Japan, I wonder what Gaston is going to say about your tool buying Scott? Thanks for the latest exciting episode.👍👍
Just got back from Japan, make sure you visit the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Jess will love it, especially the Greenhouse.
So much fun Scott. Reminds me of when I used to visit Japan. The choices are incredible and a bit overwhelming at times. Be sure to visit Tokyu Hands. They have literally everything. Jess will have a good time there too.
I have the exact same tape measure and is awesome. I use it for furniture making and I choose it after trying at least 10 other brands, some of them every well known. The tajima has all the qualities: though, precise, clean, easy to use and is impact resistant, in case I drop it. Great tape measure, you will love it
I use a 16ft magx2 tape from tajima every day and love it. It's worth getting the metal tajima clips and there way less in japan. They have a great ecosystem that works with thoes clips including tool pouches levels ect.
Great place to visit. You will have these memories forever. Get shopping Jess you deserve it.
We need more videos of you and your wife visiting tool store!
Man I love this ! I could spend hours in these places been a joiner 45 years in 🏴
The hollow ground chisels make perfect sense. I can think of some operations where it could cause issues, bht for many it would be fine and for some better, and the sharpening advantages are huge.
Going soon. Cant wait. =D Looking forward to your next videos.
iam sooo looking forward too the next vids out too on Scott Brown CarPentry japan vids this weekend next weekend on Saturday and iam pannel on going too japan too buying myslfe few sets off Japanese carpentry tools an what have u an bought new car as well over there in japan too ahhahahahaha
Japanese tool shops are heaven.
Awesome stuff Scott looks like lots of fun
welcome to here in japan. im glad to know that you enjoy to looking for japanese carpentery tools. for your information, one of biggest japanese capenter's festival will be held in Kanagawa prefecture this month 9th and 10th november(event is called "kezurokai"). i suppose you alredy back to new zealand but if you still stay here, it might be interesting events for all carpenters. the event is mainly competition of hand plane (kanna) and there are other traditional tools demostraion. this is event is held every year so if you have chance to come, it must be good trip.
The Kiwi buying Kiwi fruit. Cracked me up man :))
Yay! You both finally got to Japan. I haven’t been before, so looking forward to the next exciting episodes 😅
I'd go nuts in that tool shop.
If my memory serves me correct, a shaku is about 12" but is divided into tenths, hence the sun and bu.
There are plenty of videos on YT on how to set the hoops on the nomi set you bought. I'd be interested in knowing the maker. Good choice on the handle material. I love shirakashi, it's my favourite wood.
You should go back and get yourself a quality genno (hammer). I'd suggest to avoid the double square end and pick a square and pointed end. If you can find them, pick one with a curved handle (it makes all the difference). The pointed end is useful for tapping the chip breaker (I can't remember the Japanese name for it). Have a look for a Japanese framing hammer as well as they're quite handy and also a cats paw nail pull and nail set.
I hope you and Jess enjoy Japan!!
6:22 "I'll try to not get too carried away" yeah right mate, who are you kidding, I'll be very surprised if you don't.
Yesss!!! So bloody good, love this video! More Japan content please 😍😍
Went to Japan for my 5 year anniversary with my wife, I dragged her to that same hand crafted tool store at the 9 minute mark. Glad to see it in the video.
OMG this is so surreal seeing you guys there, we’ve literally just got back to NZ last week from 3 weeks in Japan! 8th to 28th. Went to basically the same stuff haha, oh how familiar now. Maybe we missed you guys by a week? Would have been awesome to randomly meet up, as me and my boys have been watching your channel for years 😊
Recognised quite a few of the cafes with lines that we went to also haha! We had a list of where to go for the essential morning flat white 😂
Didn’t think of tools though, bugger, good call. Not that I’m a builder though, just ex-architect and DIYer. Bought some quality knifes though with the patterning from folding, beautiful. Loved all the attention to detail and precision in everything their did though… that’s how I build, love it 😊
good stuff, really enjoyed that and big smile at the kid in the lolly shop vibe 👍
Happy for you guys, you deserve it!
"ok, I think we can call it there.
Oooh..." walks off to next item of interest. haha love it brother
I too didn’t think I would be watching a Kiwi chippy on TH-cam but your videos are great and your attention to detail is on point Scott. Keep it up guys, Peace from Newcastle Aus✌🏼
Like a kid in a lollie shop. I did the same at Lee Valley in Canada 😊
I'm a carpenter in SF, CA. When I'm in Japan I go to tool shops :) I get replacement blades for my hand saws and whatever other cool hand tools. There really is nothing like it here in the US. Japan is literally a tool candy store haha. PS. I went to Inoue Hamono last year, bought a kiridashi, whittling tool
BTW, at that carpentry shop, if you buy a hammer head they don't sell handles. They tell you to make your own so as to find the length, fit, and feel for yourself.
wow welcome to my country!
Wow, some fantastic tools there Scott, perhaps I should make a trip to replace the $3000AUD worth of cordless tools some scrote nicked after they broke into the shed a couple of weeks ago. The sign on the ticket machine ay 15:33 made me giggle "Smple for foreigners".
Y’all are legit the cutest couple on TH-cam. Have fun!
oh man, living the dream shopping for tools in Japan.
Maybe to late but if you make your way to Kyoto, highly highly recommend visiting Higashi Hongan-ji temple. It’s one of the largest wooden structures in the world. My partner and I were just there and as a carpenter myself it was so so so impressive seeing the joinery and craftsmanship on the building.
Must go tool shopping first. Scott, you have to have priorities. Hope you had a great visit.
Was in Japan last year but only a 12 hr flight from Melbourne, so did it easier than you.
And yes, I brought back a load of tools including a very low cost set of quality chisels.
I spent so much in a very small back street tool shop in Kyoto, that the old fella gave me some presents including a very old tape measure marked for placing wall or floor tiles.
Luckily my wife took a large case as I packed it to gunwales.
We're heading back next week and I'll be re-visiting the tool shop.
Enjoy your travels.
So many familiar sights. Haven't been there in 7 years now, hoping to get back next year.
I really enjoy watching your videos, I would be even worst then U in this shops, beautiful to see how U 2 enjoy your trip, u2 make great videos.
Great video Scott. Cool tools
Hope you had a great time in Japan!
Take Jess to a gardening store. There are so many nicely made Japanese gardening tools!
Hi Scott! Two days ago, I just returned to Vancouver Island from a trip to Tokyo. Only 8 1/2 hours back to Canada, but I'm just recovering now- we had a 16 hour time difference. Ugh- Jess is right!!
(I was staying in Shinjuku) I tried in vain to find a Makita tool store but only came up with mom and pop general hardware stores- that had Makita signage outside, and could order Makita tools- very few inside though. I bought a couple pull saws and Vessel screwdrivers - thankfully(!) they cautioned me not to purchase the square or tape measure I was interested in - as it was in those shakkanhō measurements you mentioned that looked very close to my travel weary eye to be imperial. (actually 30.3mm vs 25.4mm to an inch)
Great channel, have fun over there and if you have a chance, get on a bullet train with train station food ( it's pretty good!) and a beer- .
Have good locks on your luggage and tamper proof zips for the flights home.
Sick one mate! I'm not even into construction but I love your videos
Amazing! I was at the same little store buying the same chisels just last week! Back in Australia now 😅 Pro tip, there's a really good onsen on the same street. Enjoy japan!
I used to work on the gas tankers running between Brunei and Japan, Tokyo Bay back in the 80s. Then, there were almost no westerners and certainly no tourists there. Most restaurants and bars had signs up specifically refusing entry to non Japanese. Still an interesting place to visit.
Re tape measures: an old timer i knew, who used metric all his life, said to never use cm, only mm. I personally always make mistakes in cm . Using mm only helps remove errors. Nice vid looking forward to the rest
My father was a carpenter / joiner. He taught me a few things as a kid and one of them was "When buying tools, never buy the cheapest, never buy the dearest. Buy middle-of-the-road and you will never go wrong". He was right, and I have always followed his advice.
Omg Scott & Jess, what a cool episode! Thank you for taking us to Japan! Did you ever come across a Makita groove cutter? Not sure if they make them for 18 or 40V batteries?! (Makita 3005BA) That's typical standard Japanese electrical tool that is shown in every TH-cam video from a Japanese carpenter... Congratulations on your nice new hand tools!
you can take a carpenter out to Japan, but you can't take the carpenter out of the man. cheers Scott and Jes
But you can't take the carpenter out of the hardware store 😄
If you go to Japan for tools you have to check out knicks tool belts and pouches chain style. Nepros wood handle screwdrivers are a work of art and way cheaper in country. I feel like they would lose for the evening before I got done looking. I always see videos were they love our American stuff like dewalt and milwaukee there but all I want to see is the special stuff there. Some people spend 3k plus on there knicks chain type setups with custom color stuff there works of art.
B-roll magic Scott. Enjoy your trip 🤙
this is a fun vid. Great write-off for the business expense =]
Welcome to Japan!
Ah paradise in the tool shop.
i love this episode, so jealous. Jess Japan has turned you into a potty mouth.
I loved Scott calling squirrel tool shopping.