It's hard in Japan, because they don't have a lot of immigrants like in America. Immigration laws are strict there. In US, you would just hire a bunch of illegals to do the work. Ramen is very competitive, if you overcharge people will just go somewhere cheaper.
Sorry for lots of stuff! Sorry for all the ums. This was a one take affair. Sorry for those patrons who thought this type of thing would be exclusive. I really wanted to share, so, if you're feeling upset, I get it. Please let me know how you'd like to see perks handled (I'm still very new to it). Sorry for the length, although, that's kind of the point, since it's off the cuff talking about the shoot, like I'd be talking to a friend who's interested. I'm sure I'm sorry for something else, but I'll just shut up now! Oh wait, the original video can be found at th-cam.com/video/gmIwxqdwgrI/w-d-xo.html, in case you're wondering what it's the commentary for.
As one of your Patron supporters I don't mind that you made this video public. However it does sort of invalidate the $3 a month perk so you should either come up with a new perk for that level (perhaps the mailing list?) or get rid of it altogether. Also put the Patron link in your video descriptions, don't force people to look for it. To go from a video to your Patron page you currently have to go to your channel page, click on the about tab and then the Patron link.
Hey, thanks for your feedback +Brained05. Really good to know, especially from a Patron. I still have some random footage from things I shoot but never have enough of to piece together a proper video, so maybe that could be the $3 perk. Also, I don't know if I'd always release the commentaries, but I wanted to do at least for this first one. What about early access, like have it avail. only to Patrons for a week before I release. Kind of guarantee a response to any questions and get to see first. Oh, I'll add the link to this video description right away then! I did it in the other two special docs, but didn't think to put it in this one. I guess I can put in my default upload description so it's always there. Thanks!
The storytelling from the final cut was great. Keep it up. I'm actually going to watch it for a second time. On a different note, he needs an apprentice in that ramen shop. The business needs to be able to keep going even if he takes a day off or gets sick. Other than that, this guy's loving what he does for a living.
I saw the ramen video and now this documentary. Thanks for the message from this video. This ramen owner, Kunimoto, is really tough man. He works all day long and is able to keep his cool and always keep his smile. I admire such tough business people. So much to learn from there. Best of luck to him and to you as you also mentioned about how you struggled to keep business going to support living and family.
Long videos are so not a bummer, I would say just keep more of these long documentaries coming because i'm absolutely loving them and i'm sure a lot of people feel the same way! :D
This is actually really good! I think you should always have like two videos like you did with this one, like one of em is about the actual topic and the other is your Commentary about it, it gives it a really good feel to it and I like it ALOT! ^^
Yeah, I'm thinking I might try and do this for future documentaries. Since I did it in one take, with no script, and minimal editing, it's something that I can do relatively easily. Felt good to be able to get something out without my usual production time.
Yay I'm so excited, you're videos are really amazing by they way, keep doing what your doing cause everyone here really enjoys watching it :) Regards from Australia
Lived in Japan over 4 years and I can’t say enough how freaking hard working and inspiring the Japanese people are. The most polite and respectful I cannot say enough good things about Japan. Amazing.
I lived in Japan 2014-2016, and I've been to dozens of these tiny ramen restaurants. I never had a bad ramen in Japan. It was very enlightening to know how much work it took to make a simple bowl. Wonderful documentary! Well done!
It mean a lot for me Greg that you still keep making video so unique and well made for us even with some financial problem , when you said that i felt so bad for you :(
really enjoyed the actual documentary and this commentary video. Like you mentioned, it would have been interesting to see how Kunimoto-san actually makes the Ramen (maybe not a specific one to protect his recipe, but how he usually goes about developing his own ideas and such). It would have also been interesting to see what the apprenticeship phase was like. Definitely would love to see a part 2 of the documentary if he's ever willing to let you film more :) If not, I hope you still do more of this kind of a "Day in the life of _____" series
I don't like watching videos where I'm talking, and there's no script to this one, so I don't know where or how I mentioned multiple parts. I don't think I'd do a multiple part series of videos on ramen. However, doing another video, where I concentrate on making ramen and apprenticing, that'd be cool to do some day.
I think alot of people really appreciate this widely different culture coming from America/Canada(myself). Something I will probably never experience but can still live vicariously through you. I really appreciate your presentation and effort that you put into your videos. Seeing a video on the process of making the ramen dishes would be a joy to watch.
I find this interesting as we get more insight into the ramen maker's life , your life and how you go about your shoots. Hearing yourself speak is always awkward and no one likes it either.
Really liked the added info. Hope you add commentary more often for those of us who like detail and don't mind longer videos. How and why would be great for future video.
Thanks for this. I work for a small business (just 4 employees now and two are only part time) and I really love this guys story. Working hard to make it happen. So thanks so much for the extra info!
A lot of people on the original video seemed to use this to attack the bad work culture in japan. Although it is true that the long hours are indeed very common, this is something that is completely irrelevant to the work culture of a bigger environment. This is just pure passion and a pure heart in doing what one believes to be great work; something truly everyone can learn from.
greg you did a good job with this documentary. you could have added more information about personal life and sacrifices that kumimoto made. it would be interesting to see him prepping and busting his ass just to show ppl the hard work it takes to own your own business. Also when you first wanted to do documentaries i honestly didnt think they would be as interesting but you picked very interesting topics and I am happy to say that I was wrong. keep up the good work greg.
I think being able to see what hit the cutting room floor here in the director's commentary helped keep the main documentary from becoming overburdened. It kept things snappy, eventful, and balanced. This video was a perfect place for a bit of decompression.
The Ramen shop video was really interesting and informative ! I admire the owner's work ethic. For me, even a 40hr week is quite tiring, especially when you are really busy. I can't imagine working a 60 or 70 hour week ! I expect it is hard finding part time staff as the pay is probably not great and the work is busy with unsociable hours. You did a good job shooting the video, the restaurant is so small I'd be really worried about getting in the way.
Watched both the original and this one! I enjoyed both equally and fully support continuing these (2-part, 2 channel) mini-documentaries. A topic I'd like to suggest ONLY in this mature channel is Japanese work ethics and probably a video that touches upon Japanese suicide Forest since it is kinda cause and effect. I understand if it's too grim I support both channel's format and intended audience.
Great supplement to the documentary! I always enjoy seeing the creative process behind the story, especially when there was so little of you in the documentary itself (which is definitely not a bad thing, or even an unexpected thing).
Wow this is an amazing documentary, great job sir!! I hope Kurimoto is doing well, I’m a chef in Nova Scotia I understand the struggle a restaurant can put on a guy. Cheers dude great job!
You should definitely make a follow up video in the future! As of right now it has 1.3 million views and a follow up video focusing on the pure food aspect of it like the in depth preparation and recipe aspect of his craft!
Literally just watched the original video. This is really awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing! If you get the chance, I'd love to see videos on some of the more "out in the public" things, like libraries, any parades or festivals, and more.
I'll probably do a bit of that on the main channel. Library would be kind of neat as I don't think too many people film in there. For the parades and festivals, I feel a lot of people cover that already, so while I may do one if the opportunity lands in my lap, it's not something I'll be actively pursuing.
I love your videos. So informative! I live in Norway, in many ways VERY different from Japan, so I find all your videos very interesting. Thank you for all your work!
I really do enjoy both of these channels and the direction you're taking them. They're such an intimate look at a country that I'm fascinated with. I hope you continue to make more videos like this. I'll do my part and support you so keep up the great work!
Great job, I like the short quick edits from all angles especially in that confined space and gives a feel of speed and pace, always something happening and lots of shots to avoid a sense of boredom.
I am glad you made this commentary video. On the other video the CC did not translate properly so I had no clue what he was saying. This video actually answered some questions I had. I feel bad for him, that must be so hard to work that many hours and be away from his children, because you never get that time back.
That's weird about the CC. It should all be good. I even removed that automatic English translation as some people were seeing that. Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy your videos because you seem like a pretty straightforward kind of guy. You just do your videos and show us interesting stuff without all the fluff and cursing other people do...thank you!!
im not knowledgeable about videos and filming and editing but i can feel your documentary was heartily good. the scenes gives a feeling of being inside the ramen shop and watching Kunimoto-san working in the flesh and the content is really sincere. i wish all the best for Kunimotosan!
really like this kind of documentary. its a story of people working life. the hardwork, passion, love and neat really shows in this documentary. thank you very much. hope will be more to come...
Fantastic stuff, the video looked really professional and it really conveyed how tough it is to own a ramen shop and this was a nice commentary to go with it :)
You did a great job with the original video, it's really inspiring to see how hard the owner is working and how nice the video shots were made. And it's also fun to hear some more about you and your back ground Greg, especially since it can be connected to the ramen owner. Me myself have been working at a fast food restaurang, but not as the top owner, but I did have an employment with lots of responsibilities with long days, weeks and of course, stressed days. I loved working with my co-workers, but the job in it self was making me a more and more sad and angry person, but today I'm not working there anymore thankfully. It's kinda unbelievable to see someone working so hard for six days a week and long days, but I guess that it isn't as hard as you might think when you are doing what you love and I'm inspired to feel the same way one day. I really enjoy watching your more family oriented videos with Aiko and Shin-Chan but these kind of videos are so, so interesting! Especially because of Japans very unique culture and I've always been fascinated by it. Keep up the good work Greg, and I'm thrilled to see more from you and your family! :) ps. this post got really long, wow
I loved hearing the thoughts you put into shooting and editing the video. I think it resonated with how Kunimoto san put so much care into making each bowl of his ramen. many of us who watched your video may never have the chance to enjoy the ramen, but we felt like we got to know you and kunimoto san a little bit. you guys are cool dudes!
HI GREG =) Steph here - your videos are awesome and I'm hoping to visit again sometime next year and this time actually meet up with you guys. Keep up the amazing stuff!
I loved this video and how you showed up the inside of what a ramen shop is like thank you !!! Please hopefully in the future you could do more interviews and how it at started with the ramen shop , Thank you for this amazing video
I would love to see another follow up where you go more in depth regarding the questions you still had! I am also curious about when he first opened his restaurant too! Like the prep(menu/location/style of restaurant) he did before opening and how was business initially. This is a really cool aspect to see of how a restaurant works :)
It took me a while to find the time to watch this video but I'm very glad I did. I like this kind of.. backround information, getting to hear what you planned for the documentary and what's your opinion in different matters. After all you're the "master mind" behind the whole LWIF set up and it's nice to know a bit more about your motivation and plans; as well as, in this case, Kunimoto-san's. Maybe you liked it too (to share your side of the story), because I'd love to see more of those "behind the scenes" type of videos! (Just saw the original video has over a million hits, congratulations! :D )
Thanks! It was nice to share a few more details in a non-stressful way. Usually I spend A LOT of time producing a video, but with this one I was able to push it out in a little over an hour. I'm glad you enjoyed the extra info.
My seven-year old son and I have fallen in love with both of your channels. He thinks Shin is hilarious when he jokes around like with the banana when he was imitating a monkey. I loved this documentary and would love to see more of the foodie aspects you hope to film in the future. Sounds like he has lots of "secret ingredients" to his delicious looking broths. I am happy to see that this is the type of material that is more exclusive to patrons. I would love to support your work one day and knowing more about the members perks would help me decide. Have a glowing day!
Thanks for making these. The original video was a great little documentary, but I also found all the extra details that didn't make it into the original really interesting. If Kunimoto somehow finds the time to squeeze in more interviews or some other kind of follow up on how the ramen is made, that would probably be really interesting. Btw, I also thought your previous documentary on getting by in a wheel chair was pretty good. I look forward to whatever you produce next.
It'd be great if you did a short check-in video with Kumimoto-san a year or so from now. I imagine many people would like to see if he ends up finding part-timers, if he's able to bring back discontinued menu items, and maybe a little more about Kumimoto's methodology as you mentioned in this video. Also, congrats on the popularity of the doc! It looks to be well on track to become one of your most popular videos.
This is soo interesting too watch. i love japanese culture and they are all very hardworking people. would love to visit this hop when i visit Japan one day :))
I really enjoyed this video, I love full length documentary's with all the details and the full day. I would love to see more as I am interested in Japan. well done on the great video :)
I actually think it's good you didn't film in your ideal situation because I firmly believe the best stuff is created when under a parameter of restrictions. If you took all the time in the world to film sexy camera shots and an in depth discussion with Kunimoto-san, then that would've distracted and removed the feeling of impermanence, of distance and removal combined with that fast-paced, bustling edge that means business. I liked that. Plus, that's what the director's cut and commentary is for ;D You have good instincts in editing. Your documentary fulfilled it's purpose in showing a day in the life and now I know how crazy and ridiculously hard owning a ramen shop is. Major respect and appreciation! As for a comprehensive look into Kunimoto-san's formative years, experiences and his process, I believe that warrants another video which I would love. PS: I'm curious as you how many bowls he sells a day just to get an idea of his turnover.
Hey Greg, Awesome work on this video, really great to watch and listen to! Seriously cool videography, you really captured the emotion even whilst cutting out some of the parts, really really good work :D Im going to head to Japan end of Feb, and will have to make a stop here (along with any other places you recommend!), also looking to get into a bit of video making whilst over here and while i have the source material, so your tips and methods to filming and story telling I found really helpful! *Subtle request for more of this* Looking forward to more great content, Matt from NZ
Thanks! I'll be doing more mini-docs, trying for at least one a month. Would love to do more, or get spend more time on the creation side, if I can afford to.
Hi Greg. I truly enjoy all of documentaries you make and find them inspiring. Just a quick idea, how about publishing separate video of interview when possible? You always seem to find interesting people to talk to, so I think it would be great to hear more of their story that that couldn't make it in the original documentary :)
I wouldn't be opposed to doing that on the Patreon feed. But, the big issue is that a lot of the interviews will be in Japanese, so if you understand, great, but I don't think the majority of the viewers do. Translating takes a long time (it took my wife all day to get both the English to Japanese and Japanese to English done). So, doing it for the entire interview... unless someone wanted to volunteer, it's just too much for unfortunately.
i was really lost on what you were talking that if you could just keep talking i would just keep watching XD.. Awesome loved both videos, i really really enjoy your work.
i like him. he seems really kind. smiles warmly even after a day's work. he is very hardworking. i pray that his restaurant become bigger!
I second this.
Let's hope the restaurant owner will get more customers and business and permanent employees cause of your video.
It's hard in Japan, because they don't have a lot of immigrants like in America. Immigration laws are strict there. In US, you would just hire a bunch of illegals to do the work. Ramen is very competitive, if you overcharge people will just go somewhere cheaper.
Sorry for lots of stuff! Sorry for all the ums. This was a one take affair. Sorry for those patrons who thought this type of thing would be exclusive. I really wanted to share, so, if you're feeling upset, I get it. Please let me know how you'd like to see perks handled (I'm still very new to it). Sorry for the length, although, that's kind of the point, since it's off the cuff talking about the shoot, like I'd be talking to a friend who's interested. I'm sure I'm sorry for something else, but I'll just shut up now! Oh wait, the original video can be found at th-cam.com/video/gmIwxqdwgrI/w-d-xo.html, in case you're wondering what it's the commentary for.
is he related to your wife?
Nope, not at all!
No apologies necessary, Greg. This was a great listen. Very conversational. Sounded natural, so I wasn't at all conscious of the "ums."
As one of your Patron supporters I don't mind that you made this video public. However it does sort of invalidate the $3 a month perk so you should either come up with a new perk for that level (perhaps the mailing list?) or get rid of it altogether.
Also put the Patron link in your video descriptions, don't force people to look for it. To go from a video to your Patron page you currently have to go to your channel page, click on the about tab and then the Patron link.
Hey, thanks for your feedback +Brained05. Really good to know, especially from a Patron. I still have some random footage from things I shoot but never have enough of to piece together a proper video, so maybe that could be the $3 perk. Also, I don't know if I'd always release the commentaries, but I wanted to do at least for this first one. What about early access, like have it avail. only to Patrons for a week before I release. Kind of guarantee a response to any questions and get to see first.
Oh, I'll add the link to this video description right away then! I did it in the other two special docs, but didn't think to put it in this one. I guess I can put in my default upload description so it's always there. Thanks!
Neutral colours are GREAT for a proper documentary. You had exactly the saturation that makes it look like a good TV production :)
The storytelling from the final cut was great. Keep it up. I'm actually going to watch it for a second time.
On a different note, he needs an apprentice in that ramen shop. The business needs to be able to keep going even if he takes a day off or gets sick. Other than that, this guy's loving what he does for a living.
Plus, he's gonna drop dead if he keeps those hours up.
marie watson yeah, more importantly that. Health is wealth.
i agree!
i wish him the best of luck.
no need for apologies bro. this story inspires me a lot. thank you- philippines
I saw the ramen video and now this documentary. Thanks for the message from this video.
This ramen owner, Kunimoto, is really tough man. He works all day long and is able to keep his cool and always keep his smile. I admire such tough business people. So much to learn from there.
Best of luck to him and to you as you also mentioned about how you struggled to keep business going to support living and family.
Ramen Guy Part 2 Please! We need a sequel.
Long videos are so not a bummer, I would say just keep more of these long documentaries coming because i'm absolutely loving them and i'm sure a lot of people feel the same way! :D
Man, I could listen to you talk forever. Amazing video, I'll definitely be watching more. Thanks for your work!
This is actually really good! I think you should always have like two videos like you did with this one, like one of em is about the actual topic and the other is your Commentary about it, it gives it a really good feel to it and I like it ALOT! ^^
I know I love all his videos and the commentary adds so much more info than the first video XP
Yeah, I'm thinking I might try and do this for future documentaries. Since I did it in one take, with no script, and minimal editing, it's something that I can do relatively easily. Felt good to be able to get something out without my usual production time.
Yay I'm so excited, you're videos are really amazing by they way, keep doing what your doing cause everyone here really enjoys watching it :)
Regards from Australia
Lived in Japan over 4 years and I can’t say enough how freaking hard working and inspiring the Japanese people are. The most polite and respectful I cannot say enough good things about Japan. Amazing.
I lived in Japan 2014-2016, and I've been to dozens of these tiny ramen restaurants. I never had a bad ramen in Japan. It was very enlightening to know how much work it took to make a simple bowl. Wonderful documentary! Well done!
It mean a lot for me Greg that you still keep making video so unique and well made for us even with some financial problem , when you said that i felt so bad for you :(
He should start a 3rd channel, nothing but commercials. Between his voice and video editing, I'd wind up watching every one of them :)
really enjoyed the actual documentary and this commentary video. Like you mentioned, it would have been interesting to see how Kunimoto-san actually makes the Ramen (maybe not a specific one to protect his recipe, but how he usually goes about developing his own ideas and such). It would have also been interesting to see what the apprenticeship phase was like. Definitely would love to see a part 2 of the documentary if he's ever willing to let you film more :) If not, I hope you still do more of this kind of a "Day in the life of _____" series
I don't like watching videos where I'm talking, and there's no script to this one, so I don't know where or how I mentioned multiple parts. I don't think I'd do a multiple part series of videos on ramen. However, doing another video, where I concentrate on making ramen and apprenticing, that'd be cool to do some day.
I think alot of people really appreciate this widely different culture coming from America/Canada(myself). Something I will probably never experience but can still live vicariously through you. I really appreciate your presentation and effort that you put into your videos.
Seeing a video on the process of making the ramen dishes would be a joy to watch.
I find this interesting as we get more insight into the ramen maker's life , your life and how you go about your shoots. Hearing yourself speak is always awkward and no one likes it either.
Really liked the added info. Hope you add commentary more often for those of us who like detail and don't mind longer videos.
How and why would be great for future video.
Thanks for this. I work for a small business (just 4 employees now and two are only part time) and I really love this guys story. Working hard to make it happen. So thanks so much for the extra info!
A lot of people on the original video seemed to use this to attack the bad work culture in japan.
Although it is true that the long hours are indeed very common, this is something that is completely irrelevant to the work culture of a bigger environment. This is just pure passion and a pure heart in doing what one believes to be great work; something truly everyone can learn from.
People use it to defend there weakness
I appreciate you filling in the cracks with this commentary Greg! Thanks!
greg you did a good job with this documentary. you could have added more information about personal life and sacrifices that kumimoto made. it would be interesting to see him prepping and busting his ass just to show ppl the hard work it takes to own your own business. Also when you first wanted to do documentaries i honestly didnt think they would be as interesting but you picked very interesting topics and I am happy to say that I was wrong. keep up the good work greg.
Thanks for feedback and the kind words!
I think being able to see what hit the cutting room floor here in the director's commentary helped keep the main documentary from becoming overburdened. It kept things snappy, eventful, and balanced. This video was a perfect place for a bit of decompression.
Quality content, thanks for taking the time. Subscribed!
Loving the commentary!!! It adds some context and I love to know all these little details behind the scenes :)
would love to see more commentary videos like this!
I really enjoyed both your mini doc as well as this commentary. I really look forward to seeing more content like this!
The Ramen shop video was really interesting and informative ! I admire the owner's work ethic. For me, even a 40hr week is quite tiring, especially when you are really busy. I can't imagine working a 60 or 70 hour week ! I expect it is hard finding part time staff as the pay is probably not great and the work is busy with unsociable hours. You did a good job shooting the video, the restaurant is so small I'd be really worried about getting in the way.
Great video! It's interesting to see the "day in the life" kind of videos, and to be able to see more behind the scenes.
Watched both the original and this one! I enjoyed both equally and fully support continuing these (2-part, 2 channel) mini-documentaries. A topic I'd like to suggest ONLY in this mature channel is Japanese work ethics and probably a video that touches upon Japanese suicide Forest since it is kinda cause and effect. I understand if it's too grim I support both channel's format and intended audience.
I can't wait for more of these! I love what you're doing on this channel and the other. Fabulous! Thank you!!
Great supplement to the documentary! I always enjoy seeing the creative process behind the story, especially when there was so little of you in the documentary itself (which is definitely not a bad thing, or even an unexpected thing).
This food looks so so good. Respect for this man
This is fantastic! Love the way you narrated this.
Wow this is an amazing documentary, great job sir!! I hope Kurimoto is doing well, I’m a chef in Nova Scotia I understand the struggle a restaurant can put on a guy.
Cheers dude great job!
You should definitely make a follow up video in the future! As of right now it has 1.3 million views and a follow up video focusing on the pure food aspect of it like the in depth preparation and recipe aspect of his craft!
You did an excellent job, love the story insightful and inspiring and professionally filmed. Thank you.
I think you did great on the commentary, I can't wait to someday come to Japan and I really have your family to thank! keep up the great filming!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this commentary video, I really loved it!
Literally just watched the original video. This is really awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing! If you get the chance, I'd love to see videos on some of the more "out in the public" things, like libraries, any parades or festivals, and more.
I'll probably do a bit of that on the main channel. Library would be kind of neat as I don't think too many people film in there. For the parades and festivals, I feel a lot of people cover that already, so while I may do one if the opportunity lands in my lap, it's not something I'll be actively pursuing.
I have a trip in the works for Japan. thanks for making this video.
Enjoyed the commentary as well as the original video. Thanks!
I love your videos. So informative! I live in Norway, in many ways VERY different from Japan, so I find all your videos very interesting. Thank you for all your work!
I really do enjoy both of these channels and the direction you're taking them. They're such an intimate look at a country that I'm fascinated with. I hope you continue to make more videos like this. I'll do my part and support you so keep up the great work!
I love this video. You captured so much of his day.
Great job, I like the short quick edits from all angles especially in that confined space and gives a feel of speed and pace, always something happening and lots of shots to avoid a sense of boredom.
I am glad you made this commentary video. On the other video the CC did not translate properly so I had no clue what he was saying. This video actually answered some questions I had. I feel bad for him, that must be so hard to work that many hours and be away from his children, because you never get that time back.
That's weird about the CC. It should all be good. I even removed that automatic English translation as some people were seeing that. Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy your videos because you seem like a pretty straightforward kind of guy. You just do your videos and show us interesting stuff without all the fluff and cursing other people do...thank you!!
Thank you for being so sincere and generous with your work. I really enjoyed the documentary and your commentary.
im not knowledgeable about videos and filming and editing but i can feel your documentary was heartily good. the scenes gives a feeling of being inside the ramen shop and watching Kunimoto-san working in the flesh and the content is really sincere. i wish all the best for Kunimotosan!
really like this kind of documentary. its a story of people working life. the hardwork, passion, love and neat really shows in this documentary. thank you very much. hope will be more to come...
Wonderful Video!
Keep it up. You've a great story teller. Your editing is the perfect mixture of fast-paced and descriptful.
Fantastic stuff, the video looked really professional and it really conveyed how tough it is to own a ramen shop and this was a nice commentary to go with it :)
this is the beauty of the video. all natural. good job!
I suspect that at night he drove down to the akina mountain with AE86.
You did a great job with the original video, it's really inspiring to see how hard the owner is working and how nice the video shots were made. And it's also fun to hear some more about you and your back ground Greg, especially since it can be connected to the ramen owner. Me myself have been working at a fast food restaurang, but not as the top owner, but I did have an employment with lots of responsibilities with long days, weeks and of course, stressed days. I loved working with my co-workers, but the job in it self was making me a more and more sad and angry person, but today I'm not working there anymore thankfully. It's kinda unbelievable to see someone working so hard for six days a week and long days, but I guess that it isn't as hard as you might think when you are doing what you love and I'm inspired to feel the same way one day.
I really enjoy watching your more family oriented videos with Aiko and Shin-Chan but these kind of videos are so, so interesting! Especially because of Japans very unique culture and I've always been fascinated by it.
Keep up the good work Greg, and I'm thrilled to see more from you and your family! :)
ps. this post got really long, wow
Don't worry about the long post, my video was what was long :-)
I love this commentary video. Thank you for sharing this. It's wonderful!
Really liked both the documentary and this commentary Greg! Great work!
I loved hearing the thoughts you put into shooting and editing the video. I think it resonated with how Kunimoto san put so much care into making each bowl of his ramen. many of us who watched your video may never have the chance to enjoy the ramen, but we felt like we got to know you and kunimoto san a little bit. you guys are cool dudes!
Thanks!
I really love the video about the ramen owner. Good quality stuff. Your channel is one that I actually wanna support via patreon. 👍🏻
This is great, Greg!
Brilliant ! thanks for the behind the scenes viewpoint. Love your work, thank you for being you !
Thanks for all you and your family do, I thoroughly enjoy your videos makes a trip to Japan more easier to understand. Keep up the good work.
I really enjoyed this type of "The Making of ... " video. Filming is as complicated as making ramen :-)
HI GREG =) Steph here - your videos are awesome and I'm hoping to visit again sometime next year and this time actually meet up with you guys. Keep up the amazing stuff!
Thanks! Yeah, too bad we couldn't meet up over here.
That video is still your best to date. I'd love to see more. Keep up the good work ✌
I loved this video and how you showed up the inside of what a ramen shop is like thank you !!! Please hopefully in the future you could do more interviews and how it at started with the ramen shop , Thank you for this amazing video
I would love to see another follow up where you go more in depth regarding the questions you still had!
I am also curious about when he first opened his restaurant too! Like the prep(menu/location/style of restaurant) he did before opening and how was business initially. This is a really cool aspect to see of how a restaurant works :)
hello, Greg! Thanks for the great videos you are making. I enjoyed both, original and commentary videos. You have fans in Kazakhstan :-)
Loved the doc as well as this commentary version as well! Would love to see more videos like this. =)
You did a wonderful job with the short version, although I would personally LOVE to see the five parter you mentioned!
I have to be honest that I like this video and the original video very much.
Thanks a lot!
Great job on the documentary. Really love it!
Please do more
It took me a while to find the time to watch this video but I'm very glad I did. I like this kind of.. backround information, getting to hear what you planned for the documentary and what's your opinion in different matters. After all you're the "master mind" behind the whole LWIF set up and it's nice to know a bit more about your motivation and plans; as well as, in this case, Kunimoto-san's.
Maybe you liked it too (to share your side of the story), because I'd love to see more of those "behind the scenes" type of videos!
(Just saw the original video has over a million hits, congratulations! :D )
Thanks! It was nice to share a few more details in a non-stressful way. Usually I spend A LOT of time producing a video, but with this one I was able to push it out in a little over an hour. I'm glad you enjoyed the extra info.
My seven-year old son and I have fallen in love with both of your channels. He thinks Shin is hilarious when he jokes around like with the banana when he was imitating a monkey.
I loved this documentary and would love to see more of the foodie aspects you hope to film in the future. Sounds like he has lots of "secret ingredients" to his delicious looking broths. I am happy to see that this is the type of material that is more exclusive to patrons. I would love to support your work one day and knowing more about the members perks would help me decide.
Have a glowing day!
Thanks, I'll let Shin know!
Thank you!!! My son was really intrigued and happy that Shin would get this message.
Thanks for making these. The original video was a great little documentary, but I also found all the extra details that didn't make it into the original really interesting. If Kunimoto somehow finds the time to squeeze in more interviews or some other kind of follow up on how the ramen is made, that would probably be really interesting. Btw, I also thought your previous documentary on getting by in a wheel chair was pretty good. I look forward to whatever you produce next.
I love the video. Keep up the awesome
Work. Truly nice too see such a hard worker. Thanks for doing this.
thank you so much for your hard work Greg
Hi Greg, I am learning a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work!!!
It'd be great if you did a short check-in video with Kumimoto-san a year or so from now. I imagine many people would like to see if he ends up finding part-timers, if he's able to bring back discontinued menu items, and maybe a little more about Kumimoto's methodology as you mentioned in this video.
Also, congrats on the popularity of the doc! It looks to be well on track to become one of your most popular videos.
Thanks. Yeah, may do a follow-up a bit later :-)
This is soo interesting too watch. i love japanese culture and they are all very hardworking people. would love to visit this hop when i visit Japan one day :))
I really enjoyed this video, I love full length documentary's with all the details and the full day. I would love to see more as I am interested in Japan. well done on the great video :)
Thanks for sharing your personal story.
I actually think it's good you didn't film in your ideal situation because I firmly believe the best stuff is created when under a parameter of restrictions. If you took all the time in the world to film sexy camera shots and an in depth discussion with Kunimoto-san, then that would've distracted and removed the feeling of impermanence, of distance and removal combined with that fast-paced, bustling edge that means business. I liked that. Plus, that's what the director's cut and commentary is for ;D You have good instincts in editing. Your documentary fulfilled it's purpose in showing a day in the life and now I know how crazy and ridiculously hard owning a ramen shop is. Major respect and appreciation!
As for a comprehensive look into Kunimoto-san's formative years, experiences and his process, I believe that warrants another video which I would love.
PS: I'm curious as you how many bowls he sells a day just to get an idea of his turnover.
videos like this are the shit! enjoyed both vids on the main channel and here.
Loved this video and really enjoy this type of content. Thank you for sharing!
this channel will thrive 👍
I have a lot of respect for the ramen owner. He really work so hard. May he get rich and I wish him all the best.
Please do morefilm/document like this ,I really want to watch more
Great commentary greg.
Really appreciate your efforts
It was a really informative video
Hey Greg, Awesome work on this video, really great to watch and listen to! Seriously cool videography, you really captured the emotion even whilst cutting out some of the parts, really really good work :D
Im going to head to Japan end of Feb, and will have to make a stop here (along with any other places you recommend!), also looking to get into a bit of video making whilst over here and while i have the source material, so your tips and methods to filming and story telling I found really helpful! *Subtle request for more of this*
Looking forward to more great content,
Matt from NZ
Thanks! I'll be doing more mini-docs, trying for at least one a month. Would love to do more, or get spend more time on the creation side, if I can afford to.
Hi Greg. I truly enjoy all of documentaries you make and find them inspiring. Just a quick idea, how about publishing separate video of interview when possible? You always seem to find interesting people to talk to, so I think it would be great to hear more of their story that that couldn't make it in the original documentary :)
I wouldn't be opposed to doing that on the Patreon feed. But, the big issue is that a lot of the interviews will be in Japanese, so if you understand, great, but I don't think the majority of the viewers do. Translating takes a long time (it took my wife all day to get both the English to Japanese and Japanese to English done). So, doing it for the entire interview... unless someone wanted to volunteer, it's just too much for unfortunately.
Much success to the Ramen owner. Thanks for this awesome documentary. Maybe you should do part 2 on making the ramen 🍜
Thank you for your video. Now i am planning to go to japan and enroll myself in ramen class and put up my restaurant someday.
Great video! Look forward to viewing more like it.
Great sharing Greg!
Love the behind the scenes thoughts.
3:10 kotteri is the word you are looking for. Thanks for another cool video Greg!
Ahhh!!!! thanks.
thanks for sharing this video. really appreciate it.
Love the behind the scenes!
Great Videos! Thoroughly enjoyed them! If i ever make it to Japan i don't think i could leave due to all the amazing cuisine.
i was really lost on what you were talking that if you could just keep talking i would just keep watching XD.. Awesome loved both videos, i really really enjoy your work.