hey scott, long time subscriber and carpenter from the uk here. just wanted to say that these videos, the most recent ones in particular I can only really describe as soul healing. I've been working in the trade since I left school and have long felt myself disillusioned in my line of work. I'm sure every tradesman or woman has had those moments of doubt.. the physical toll on your body, the pressure to meet crunch deadlines and passing comments of people who look down on anything construction adjacent for whatever reason. can't count how many times I've thought about throwing in the towel and trying something else, especially in my first few years but in the end everything kind of just works itself out. it is the satisfaction that comes with problem solving and making mistakes that makes this so rewarding when it all materialises. sorry for being overbearing on a video about fixing plywood to a ceiling but these videos are just so extremely authentic and encapsulate the best parts of this line of work, thanks for uploading
@jimbon You might want to look up Lighthouse Club The Construction Industry Charity UK. It is a nice way to meet others in construction in the UK and in many other countries around the world.
@@chimpo131 no it isnt, just working in the wrong enterprise or clients can kill your soul. but can be super rewarding working in the right proyect or with the right people
jimbon, i almost cry reading your comment, i feel your path a lot, happy to read your doing better! Scott it's super inspiring, always made my day to see a video of him
Nikita is a delight. So impressed with her giving-it-a-go'iness (which I believe is a Japanese word). She will gain so much craft, skill and life experience in JPN. I am humbly inspired.
Scott I don’t want to loose you to Japan however, thoroughly enjoying watching this reno, Japanese tool shopping and your trip! Glad you’ve extended your trip!
Amazing inspiration guys! I'm heading to Japan myself to stop the decay of a 200yo house next week. Been on my in laws fam forever. Your tips are great!
"This series of TH-cam stories about renovating and working on Nikita's home has been fantastic. 'Japain from the Grassroots' offers a unique perspective, showcasing the lives of everyday people. It's a refreshing take compared to most documentaries. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey!"
6:18 正, you got the kanji right but the order of the final two strokes is wrong. The short vertical stroke is the fourth, and the bottom horizontal one is the fifth.
Excellent episode! I have travelled quite a bit and without doubt the most rewarding experiences are if you get a chance to live with the locals. Experiencing everyday people just going about their lives. For me it's the people and culture I find most interesting. I don't like to rush through a country hitting all the tourist hotspots so I can collect t-shirts. I much prefer to stay in one location and explore and really get to absorb the culture.
Love your content! One reference got me lol " okay the thing about Japanese ceilings you don't need a ladder I feel like Raymond" Keep up with the good work!! Wish I could visit Japan sometime.
This video lead to the rabbit hole where I learned the definitions of Wabi-Sabi, Boho, and Japandi. And I ordered "In Praise of Shadows". The glass paneling surrounding the beautiful library room was very interesting - it seemed a little Mid Century inspired. Love this channel!
Brilliant episode! I have watched all of your videos Scott and this is amongst the best. Beautiful build and a lovely playful fun narrative with excellent videography (especially given challenging lighting). So good! Thanks Scott, Jess and Nikita!
I'm currently visiting Okinawa for the first time and it's such a great place. So fun to see that the rest of the country has some similarities like the food at Lawson
So Scott’s and Jess’ ideal and relaxing vacation is shopping for tools needed for work and renovating a total stranger’s home. Awesome! 😂😂😂 But another question though. Can he hang doors in Japan?
An absolute gem of an episode. The work, the shopping, the language lessons, the tally method, all great stuff! Even the ad was fascinating. And the music! -Really well chosen and edited. ありがとうございます. Arigatou gozaimasu for the weekend Scott Brown (and Jess and Nakita) lift.
Loving the Japan content, we leave in 26 days and this is getting me really excited for the trip. We travelled on the Shinkansen past Lake Biwa on our last trip, such beautiful contry
These videos are healing me, a new breath of fresh air, i'm soo happy you guys have finally gotten to travel again and have fun and super thankful for sharing it too. AND plsss buy a purple makita scott YOU MUST
One of the hardest things I did was doing this exact job on a ceiling. The hari (large tree trunk beams) always got in the way and putting a solid 1.8m plywood through the gap was very hard and required precision cutting and planning. Also, I hope they tightened the bolts in the corners, they are about loose or about to fall off by now for sure ;)
So beautiful having a clear stream flow next to the house! I live in a highly built up island and the swaths of nature in Japan & NZ just brings so much comfort, just d sound of water flowing!! Ah! I need a break!!
Great vid. Japan looks so interesting. Liked seeing Nikita again, interesting project. Topped off with a “she’ll be right” on the killer invertebrate management plan.
The light that Scott bought reminds me of the mini robots in Disney's Big Hero 6. I forsee at least 2 of those fan vest making their way back to New Zealand....
@ 5:00… I've never seen saw "horses" like that… I am immediately intrigued. I've been away for a few videos, so maybe they were in a previous one, but I really dig those. So cool.
after watching the last couple of episodes I've started looking at Kominka houses in Japan to refurbish. Also, I can't remember the last time we (Australia)beat you guys (NZ) in rugby. Looking forward to the next few episodes from Japan! Keep up the good work! SUBARASHI!!!!
Back in the very early 2000s (IIRC) Australia won the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in something like 21 years and the OZ papers proclaimed the Wannabees as the champions of Rugby (as opposed the Thugby) in the known and unknown Universe. I don't think the Whineabees have won the Bledisloe since then. My snarkiness is addressed *NOT* at the incredible and skilful players but the Welsh common name coach....you know who you are Eddie aka Mr Million Excuses.
It's crazy how everything looks so well taken care of in Japan. The USA is the total opposite, we're so accustom to seeing things in decay, it is just second nature.
Brilliant video SBC.. you and Jess are a great team .. what an amazing person Nikita is. Does it rain alot in the area as everything looks very green & lush?🎉😎🎉
First of all, props to you and Jess for volunteering. Is that plywood Luan? It looks like it. Scott, you have to get yourself an a ink line. Forget chalk lines. Far more precise. Japanese carpenters, don't use a chalk line. Enjoy your time in Japan
The adult Mukade (centipedes) are large and bite. One of my friends had a bad dream where his ear was being bitten, then he woke up and realized that it wasn't a dream but a Mukade was on his pillow attacking him. One of the joys of living in an old house in the Japanese countryside.
Its interesting about the size of plywood. Where I live in Northern Japan all plywood and polystyrene is 91 cm by 182 cm. Those measurements are based on what the tatami sized used to be. I heard that they were of different sizes across Japan. Its the first time that I see it. The ceiling looks good now.
Scott, make sure to get yourself a nice kitchen knife while yoire there. Love your videos and your personality.Tired Itish lad here who loves to do cabinet making and any construction/ plumbing work on my nerver competed home. Love toi New zealand, hope to fo back one day.
How impressed were you with the quality of the materials? I was blowing away even with the condition of plywood used for temporary fencing. More than anything I was annoyed with what with the timber quality in New Zealand 😅
Do you guys need a hand? Im a carpenter from germany currently travelling through korea with japan as my next destination. I‘d love to get my hands dirty again so hit me up when yall need some help. Really enjoyed those last couple of videos, keep up the work lads
7:00 fun fact about onigiri: in the Pokemon TV show, it was translated as "jelly donuts" because they thought American audiences would be confused by "rice balls"
Hi Scott. Good to see you in Japan. What is your secret with the pin nailer.? My Spear and Jackson one makes a big dent in the timber in excess of the diameter of the pin nail. I tried turning down the air pressure, but had no luck. Cheers, Rob.
How can I get one of those "air conditioner" jackets? It's cold in the States now, but where I live, it gets very hot in the summer. That would be a game changer for me. Really liking the Japan series.
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Hi Scott
Thanks for all your hard work in helping Nikita. I know how grateful she is. So am I.
I’m her very proud dad.
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hey scott, long time subscriber and carpenter from the uk here. just wanted to say that these videos, the most recent ones in particular I can only really describe as soul healing. I've been working in the trade since I left school and have long felt myself disillusioned in my line of work. I'm sure every tradesman or woman has had those moments of doubt.. the physical toll on your body, the pressure to meet crunch deadlines and passing comments of people who look down on anything construction adjacent for whatever reason. can't count how many times I've thought about throwing in the towel and trying something else, especially in my first few years
but in the end everything kind of just works itself out. it is the satisfaction that comes with problem solving and making mistakes that makes this so rewarding when it all materialises. sorry for being overbearing on a video about fixing plywood to a ceiling but these videos are just so extremely authentic and encapsulate the best parts of this line of work, thanks for uploading
Keep up good work. Good luck to you. And in future, if you can, visit japan)
@jimbon You might want to look up Lighthouse Club The Construction Industry Charity UK. It is a nice way to meet others in construction in the UK and in many other countries around the world.
it really is because construction is a useless career path 😂
@@chimpo131 no it isnt, just working in the wrong enterprise or clients can kill your soul. but can be super rewarding working in the right proyect or with the right people
jimbon, i almost cry reading your comment, i feel your path a lot, happy to read your doing better! Scott it's super inspiring, always made my day to see a video of him
BRAVO JESS!!!! Wonderful, professional, informational, perfection on the sponsor spot!!!!!!
スコットが日本に⁉️😳
ようこそ日本へ🤗
ずっと観ていたので嬉しいです☺️
Go Nikita! Big bro is very proud of her! Thanks so much Scott and Jess for helping her! It was such a bright spot for her!!!
Nikita is a delight. So impressed with her giving-it-a-go'iness (which I believe is a Japanese word). She will gain so much craft, skill and life experience in JPN. I am humbly inspired.
Plus, her name rhymes with Makita. :P
@@asztapaszta9 that's secretly the reason they choose her
Ganbariya-san works.
Nikita: I just got it at the local little hardware.
Scott: Take me to your local little hardware!!
Scott I don’t want to loose you to Japan however, thoroughly enjoying watching this reno, Japanese tool shopping and your trip! Glad you’ve extended your trip!
0:47 i love that you still number the episodes
Amazing inspiration guys! I'm heading to Japan myself to stop the decay of a 200yo house next week. Been on my in laws fam forever. Your tips are great!
Good luck! ❤
So cool!
Digging the Japanese “smoko time”. Legend.
With special music to boot!
Hey you guys, Andy in the UK here, thanks for sharing this with us, I use your channel to help me feel good on down days. Great work, take care x
Scott Brown travels the world and helps with your projects is a series I would definitely follow 😊 🇨🇦. Also fantastic ad read Jess.
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@@JP-cc6yn i think that’s how Scott started in TH-cam. He challenged himself to build something on every continent.
"This series of TH-cam stories about renovating and working on Nikita's home has been fantastic. 'Japain from the Grassroots' offers a unique perspective, showcasing the lives of everyday people. It's a refreshing take compared to most documentaries. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey!"
Loving the Japan series. And Nikita has such a great attitude and is so brave
6:18 正, you got the kanji right but the order of the final two strokes is wrong. The short vertical stroke is the fourth, and the bottom horizontal one is the fifth.
Excellent episode!
I have travelled quite a bit and without doubt the most rewarding experiences are if you get a chance to live with the locals.
Experiencing everyday people just going about their lives.
For me it's the people and culture I find most interesting.
I don't like to rush through a country hitting all the tourist hotspots so I can collect t-shirts.
I much prefer to stay in one location and explore and really get to absorb the culture.
Love your content! One reference got me lol
" okay the thing about Japanese ceilings you don't need a ladder I feel like Raymond" Keep up with the good work!! Wish I could visit Japan sometime.
This video lead to the rabbit hole where I learned the definitions of Wabi-Sabi, Boho, and Japandi. And I ordered "In Praise of Shadows". The glass paneling surrounding the beautiful library room was very interesting - it seemed a little Mid Century inspired. Love this channel!
Your old plywood ceiling and wall episodes are what got me to subscribe. These kinds of jobs never get old
Brilliant episode! I have watched all of your videos Scott and this is amongst the best. Beautiful build and a lovely playful fun narrative with excellent videography (especially given challenging lighting). So good! Thanks Scott, Jess and Nikita!
Your videos are electronic Xanax. I always save them for Sunday nights, to fortify myself for the week ahead. Thank you.
Loved the Japanese 'Smoko Time' title card!
Scott and Jess are killing it. Thank you for this amazing channel.
I'm currently visiting Okinawa for the first time and it's such a great place. So fun to see that the rest of the country has some similarities like the food at Lawson
Nikita is cool 🥰
Scott shuld really hook up with her. Would be more interesting to wach
So Scott’s and Jess’ ideal and relaxing vacation is shopping for tools needed for work and renovating a total stranger’s home. Awesome! 😂😂😂
But another question though. Can he hang doors in Japan?
They don't hang doors in Japan; they commit Seppuku. 😱
I dig that right angle circular saw guide
Great combined job,looks good. Thanks for the latest exciting episode.👍👍
Just imagine if you could get Flouncy Gardenwear as a sponsor & I reckon Jess is the perfect model for them.
An absolute gem of an episode. The work, the shopping, the language lessons, the tally method, all great stuff! Even the ad was fascinating. And the music! -Really well chosen and edited. ありがとうございます.
Arigatou gozaimasu for the weekend Scott Brown (and Jess and Nakita) lift.
Love that Scene with Jess, absolutely hitting the spot with the description on the food 6:50 😂 thanks
Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Thank you, scott brown.
Always jealous! I have one of the Makita 18V fan jackets, yes they are VERY nice. Looks like you guys are having so much fun in Japan!
Awesome video, Scott! Loving the Japan content!
Loving the Japan content, we leave in 26 days and this is getting me really excited for the trip. We travelled on the Shinkansen past Lake Biwa on our last trip, such beautiful contry
These videos are healing me, a new breath of fresh air, i'm soo happy you guys have finally gotten to travel again and have fun and super thankful for sharing it too. AND plsss buy a purple makita scott YOU MUST
Love these episodes, guys! So wonderful to see you enjoying Japan.
Nikita is just awesome 👌🏻
😊more marvellous tool shopping please, love the variety.
One of the hardest things I did was doing this exact job on a ceiling. The hari (large tree trunk beams) always got in the way and putting a solid 1.8m plywood through the gap was very hard and required precision cutting and planning.
Also, I hope they tightened the bolts in the corners, they are about loose or about to fall off by now for sure ;)
So beautiful having a clear stream flow next to the house! I live in a highly built up island and the swaths of nature in Japan & NZ just brings so much comfort, just d sound of water flowing!! Ah! I need a break!!
Scott Brown in Japan with cool tools what more could you ask for.
Japanese immigration would probably ask for his *working visa* for a start.
As an American who has lived in Japan for over ten years, it's fun to see you get psyched for all the cool details that make this place awesome.
They are cool saw horses the ply is sitting on. Great video.
oooooof that looks like a mission gl guys and gl nikita!!!
At least one of the hardware store chains in Germany also do free coffee according to Laura Kampf videos. Cool to see it in Japan too!
Another great episode from Japan - not surprised to see that you're extending your stay !
Great vid. Japan looks so interesting. Liked seeing Nikita again, interesting project. Topped off with a “she’ll be right” on the killer invertebrate management plan.
This visit to Japan makes me want to move there.
The light that Scott bought reminds me of the mini robots in Disney's Big Hero 6. I forsee at least 2 of those fan vest making their way back to New Zealand....
this video is a pure vibe
Awesome video Scott good job Guys a great project Thanks for posting
Thank you for this amazing channel.
Just throwing it out there... A smoko time t-shirt in Japanese writing 10/10 would buy! 😁👌
@ 5:00… I've never seen saw "horses" like that… I am immediately intrigued. I've been away for a few videos, so maybe they were in a previous one, but I really dig those. So cool.
Hi Scott, you're a lovely person; the nicest guy on TH-cam ❤❤❤❤
Love from Éire
Literally everyone watching now wants a fan-vest
After MANY YEARS of experience now, I can't tell you how often these days I get it on the first try... the fourth time.
Loving the adventures in Japan
a 20+ minute scott brown video ? hell yeah, instant classic
Jess is not wrong about the mini icing trail 😂 🎂
after watching the last couple of episodes I've started looking at Kominka houses in Japan to refurbish. Also, I can't remember the last time we (Australia)beat you guys (NZ) in rugby. Looking forward to the next few episodes from Japan! Keep up the good work! SUBARASHI!!!!
Back in the very early 2000s (IIRC) Australia won the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in something like 21 years and the OZ papers proclaimed the Wannabees as the champions of Rugby (as opposed the Thugby) in the known and unknown Universe. I don't think the Whineabees have won the Bledisloe since then. My snarkiness is addressed *NOT* at the incredible and skilful players but the Welsh common name coach....you know who you are Eddie aka Mr Million Excuses.
It's crazy how everything looks so well taken care of in Japan. The USA is the total opposite, we're so accustom to seeing things in decay, it is just second nature.
あっ、Nikitaさんがでてる！すごい！きゃわいい！！
Brilliant video SBC.. you and Jess are a great team .. what an amazing person Nikita is. Does it rain alot in the area as everything looks very green & lush?🎉😎🎉
First of all, props to you and Jess for volunteering. Is that plywood Luan? It looks like it.
Scott, you have to get yourself an a ink line. Forget chalk lines. Far more precise. Japanese carpenters, don't use a chalk line.
Enjoy your time in Japan
Hope you had a work visa 😅😋
Fair play to Nakita, renovating a traditional Japan's house would be hard at the best of times.
I love Nikita.
The adult Mukade (centipedes) are large and bite. One of my friends had a bad dream where his ear was being bitten, then he woke up and realized that it wasn't a dream but a Mukade was on his pillow attacking him. One of the joys of living in an old house in the Japanese countryside.
that aircond facade is beauitful and simple
Its interesting about the size of plywood. Where I live in Northern Japan all plywood and polystyrene is 91 cm by 182 cm. Those measurements are based on what the tatami sized used to be. I heard that they were of different sizes across Japan. Its the first time that I see it. The ceiling looks good now.
Hey mate, if you're still in Japan, the Hodaka shops are worth checking out.
Good array of quality tools at reasonable prices.
Scott, make sure to get yourself a nice kitchen knife while yoire there. Love your videos and your personality.Tired Itish lad here who loves to do cabinet making and any construction/ plumbing work on my nerver competed home. Love toi New zealand, hope to fo back one day.
This reminds me the very 1st time i eaw oneof your videos was lining house walls & ceiling with ply panels and no nails showing
Would love to hear more about what you learned from In Praise of Shadows (and learnings from whatever else you're reading and how you're applying it)!
Surely you will do a Japanese version of your iconic introduction line while you're overseas.
Loving the content all the way from Japan!
Love the Japan episode.. very entertaining and educational. Nikita soo awesome 🤩 🪚
Japan, a nation known for having some of the best carpenters in the world...and now Scott. 😅
When writing Sho/Tadashi the last stroke is the bottom stroke. So you were 60% correct with the order.
Great work
😮
How impressed were you with the quality of the materials? I was blowing away even with the condition of plywood used for temporary fencing. More than anything I was annoyed with what with the timber quality in New Zealand 😅
Loved the Ad
Hey Scott , we were just there in Japan around Osaka and Kyoto last week. I told my wife you were here and was trying to keep an eye out for you lol
Wow, where in Japan?
I'm in Tokyo, I'm a general contractor here.
Great video!
G,day from Sydney Australia. The supporting timber beams could benefit with a stain and coat of Shellac.
🌏🇦🇺
I would trust a 90 year old Japanese house to have more parallel and plumb boards than a 5 year old USA house.
There are basic builder all over the world. I would be so confident about that 😅
Beautiful job ,,,painting the plywood white would make room more bright imo
Nikita probably uses Makita tools
Hitachi.
Sorry. Hikoki now……
The link to that air vest please
Japan working shoes,like asics,mizuno are the trends and stylish😊
Love it!
Going soon. Trying to figure out some locations for woodworking in Kyoto. Then again I can just watch the channel to solve that.
Do you guys need a hand? Im a carpenter from germany currently travelling through korea with japan as my next destination. I‘d love to get my hands dirty again so hit me up when yall need some help.
Really enjoyed those last couple of videos, keep up the work lads
7:00 fun fact about onigiri: in the Pokemon TV show, it was translated as "jelly donuts" because they thought American audiences would be confused by "rice balls"
Hi Scott. Good to see you in Japan. What is your secret with the pin nailer.? My Spear and Jackson one makes a big dent in the timber in excess of the diameter of the pin nail. I tried turning down the air pressure, but had no luck. Cheers, Rob.
How can I get one of those "air conditioner" jackets? It's cold in the States now, but where I live, it gets very hot in the summer. That would be a game changer for me. Really liking the Japan series.
You guys must participate in a Japanese TV Game Show 😊