'' *For some people even if you teach them everything, they won't learn. But for some even if I only teach them a little, they learn everything.* '' Beautiful.
SHOKUNIN VIDEOS. Fun fact, I used to have a clay wheel when I was younger and made tons of crappy bowls, uneven plates, cups that often broke, and ash trays (even though no one in my family smoked). Good times.
Man, not only do I love this series and what you guys show us, I also get goosebumps from your editing and way of filming...the calm way in which you show these things as opposed to the flashy way TV likes to do it. And that last sentence of his, brilliant! (On another note, man, he doesn't like like he's 75!)
"I teach them the basics, but they have to create on their own." I don't think enough people understand how important this concept of learning is. Whether it's music, pottery, dance, etc., only the art of creation can fully teach someone that.
You should do a video on Japanese washi paper art! I recently got back from a class trip and we got to learn about it in either Toyota or a town near Toyota.
I really appreciate the unique insights of Japan you provide for us internationally. Like, I never expected to learn about pottery via a Japanese TH-cam channel, lol! Thank you, Rachel & Jun.
Wow, what an amazing man! So full of life and personality, and he looks WAY younger then 75! Thank you yet again guys for another amazing short documentary! You have a great talent for letting the personalities and the history of the people you show shine through.
Thank you so much for recording how these creators and craftsmen think and do their jobs. I learn a lot even though I am Japanese. こうした職人さんや芸術家の方々のお話と仕事を記録に留めてくださり、ありがとうございます。日本人としても知らないことが多く、勉強になります。また、世界に発信してくださることも、嬉しく思います。
I just cried at a video of someone making ceramics. I love how much respect you show for the subject of these videos and I can feel the warmth you intend to portrait in this series of videos. Thank you!
I really love that ya'll do this series, thank you. Thank you so much for sharing Shibata-san's art, process, and studio with us! A big thank you to him for allowing it as well!
★Subtitles!★ *English* *Japanese* *Dutch* *Arabic* thanks to: 〉Mayz Isa〈 *French* thanks to: Ambre Luna *Bosnian* *German* thanks to: Andi *Spanish* thanks to: Karen Juliette *Vietnamese* thanks to: Yến Nhi Nguyễn *Hungarian* thanks to: Tamás Szántó *Indonesian*
I don't know why but it's so relaxing to watch people create art like this. The clay just bends and molds to whatever shape. It's quite nice. :) Thanks for sharing!!
I don't know why, but I had a huge grin on my face throughout that whole video. Shibata-san looks so happy to be alive and doing what he does. When he said that he'd be creating things until he dies, it really touched me. What a fantastic human being! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I love seeing the 'lesser known' side of Japan. So much focus is directed towards temples and shrines, that I feel some of the smaller, more fine arts often get forgotten. For that reason, I feel they are starting to become a dying breed. I really appreciate you helping to keep these places fresh in our minds so that the crafts can remain alive through at least one more generation. Without (Amazing) people like you, our children may never have had the chance to know of these art forms. So once again, ありがとうございます！
This was very heartwarming. I love these videos because you get to see how normal people do their work and it's just so amazing how you guys capture the best moments. Thank you!
Watching this gave me such a strong feeling of nostalgia. I live in the United States with my family, but since we were military, we got the chance to live in Okinawa for three years. I vividly remember a class where we learned how to do pottery like this (of course, being very young, it didn't come out quite as well as these). I loved it, and I was always intrigued by it. Watching the process always makes me feel so calm and inspired. Thank you for the video :)
Thank you for showing us! The still photos (when Shibata-san was molding clay) that showed the smooth detailed lines of the clay were really aesthetically pleasing. Also, that the artisan, with his experience, still comes off as humble is noteworthy.
I loved his opinion about learning pottery, that he teaches the basics and then off you go. I always felt kind of bad and that I don't have the right to call myself a potter but I feel so much better now after watching a master saying this. Thank you both so much for making this video! Lots of love from Germany
I really have to give my respect to those who are translating everything into german. Even I understand german I am reallyhappy that someone put so much effort into it. Arigatou gozaimasu :-)
I love these types of videos! The artistic and historical side of Japan that gets skipped on so many other channels. Plus we can all meet really incredible, talented, and inspirational people. I look up to the craftsmen and artisans featured here. I too want to do something I love until I die!
Thank you so much for this amazing series! Every video always makes me so happy... It's so heartwarming seeing people do things they love for their whole lives.
Oh, I would LOVE to go to his school and learn from him... I haven't done pottery in a few years but I really enjoy doing it and I miss it, I could spend hours at the wheel making things and never get bored. This kind of thing is right up my alley, so I will definitely check this out when I go to Japan... thank you so much for sharing, Rachel and Jun :D
Absolutely adored this video. As a ceramics student myself, seeing those who have excelled and will excel in the arts is amazing to see. Thank you for filming this and I am jealous you got to be there!
This is my favourite of the series so far! I have no idea why but I was so moved by this. It's truly a wonderful feeling for an aspiring artist like me to be inspired. Thank you Rachel and Jun for sharing this and for your hard work!
I'd really like to visit this! This man is so inspiring working until isn't unable to work. Someone like Shibata-San is a great person , I'd love to meet him! Great video btw :))
Thank you so much Rachel & Jun! I just adore your Shokunin series. And once I'm back on my feet (I'm a divorced single mom) I'm definitely going to be a patron of yours. Because I absolutely want to see more of these types of videos, not that I don't adore your day to day ones as well. You two are so cute together, and you Rachel have a great presence in front the camera for these types of informative videos. Please keep em coming. Thanks!
These are seriously some of the coolest videos I've seen, definitely the best videos about Japan on youtube. This series is so fantastic thank you so much for making these!!!
Beautiful, so thought provoking. "Ill keep creating until I die." That inspired me greatly. All these great people dedicating their life to their passion, truly motivating. ❤
Thank you! I've seen Shibata-san work before from his USA shows. He has had a profound effect on my and many others artistic style/sensibility. It is great knowing that he is teaching. I always pictured him as a master creator teaching somewhere in the mountains with students living at the workshop.
I love this series, I'm so glad you guys are making it :) It's always to feel-good and professional. You're doing a great job presenting all these wonderful people to us :D
Hi Rachel & Jun, I think this series is my favourite thing about your channel. As a few other people have said, the presentation and editing style is really nice. I'd love to see a couple of videos about how tatami mats and shoji are made if you don't already have plans to do so.
Stunning! I would love to see how the bowl Rachel created came out if you got to keep it, please let us know. I love the saying "I will create until the day I die". This series is incredible and inspiring
Wow!! I was amazed by this video.. I really love how Japanese create amazing things like this. Thank you Rachel and Jun for this.. I am so excited to go to Japan and I can't wait to embrace the Japanese culture soon.. More power to you guys!!
Thank you both for this series! It is fantastic to see how things are made, and it is even more exciting because I would not be able to see this without your videos
thank you for continuing the artisan videos, I really enjoy the work they put into such beautiful pieces! I like that he touched on the difference between a production potter and those that do it for art's sake. Keep up the great work!
My roommate in college specialized in making Japanese ceramics. They were beautiful. She is Japanese, but grew up in Hawaii. She spends 3-4 months in Japan every year, mostly traveling around and speaking with various ceramics people. She tries to learn all of the traditional ways of making things. I have a few tea cups and a kettle she made for me, they are wonderful. :)
Oh wow your narration voice is getting so good. I wish I could sound as good in my videos. And the film quality is pro. Great transitions and cuts. This looks pretty professional level. Nice work!
thank you SO much for doing these videos I love the art , culture and people of Japan and hope to one day come there this series really makes me appreciate the hard work people put into the craft they choose so again THANK YOU
I love these craft maker videos. It's so nice to see how things are made and the people that make them. They are so nice and humble. Thanks for sharing the experience! Hopefully one day I'll be able to try this out 😊
Thank you very much for making this! Many people have no idea that Japanese craftsmen and artists, especially in ceramics, are the most notable and respected in the world. So many of our traditions in pottery came from the East. Ceramics itself is this wonderful mix of physics, chemistry, and art! It's something I wish everyone could experience. If anyone is ever curious, a class at your local community college is probably not too expensive!
I love people who a very passionate about something. I really admire their love and dedication to their craft and it makes me feel all warm inside. Since I'm still young, it gives me hope that one day I will find something that I will dedicate my life to.
As an artist, I really appreciated this video. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make & edit this video! I am inspired now. :) (also need Sakka as my license plate)
I really like these videos, they somehow manage to make me disconnect with everything around me and focus on the people and the things they make, it's really relaxing and nice, keep up the good work!
Hey Rachel and Jun ~ Thank you for sharing this experience; both the craftsmanship, the Japanese house and student teaching was fascinating! Thank you for your informational style vid too, you both do a great job!
That video was amazing :) I really enjoy your way of presenting the Japanese culture. Thank you so much for putting that amount of effort into your videos :)
So interesting! Shibata-san is a very accomplished man....& he got the chance to meet David Bowie WOW! I would love to try this type of craft someday. Thanks for sharing :)
I love this miniseries! I say that every time, but usually I don't see your videos until weeks and weeks after they're uploaded, so my comments are usually pretty late. I love all your videos, but these ones are really special. You two are the best!
'' *For some people even if you teach them everything, they won't learn. But for some even if I only teach them a little, they learn everything.* '' Beautiful.
Bert Buddha nature
I love how he says "I'll keep creating until I die." True dedication to the art.
For some reason, I feel really privileged to be watching this.
SHOKUNIN VIDEOS.
Fun fact, I used to have a clay wheel when I was younger and made tons of crappy bowls, uneven plates, cups that often broke, and ash trays (even though no one in my family smoked). Good times.
Texan in Tokyo oh my gosh lucky ~~ i wish i had that :)
Dann hey..I just want to ask who's on you profile pic..
Dann I know this is like 2 YEARS AGO ALMOST 3 YEARS or so but yeah im curious😅😅
Hyacynth_ saranghae do a reverse image search. It's super easy
Man, not only do I love this series and what you guys show us, I also get goosebumps from your editing and way of filming...the calm way in which you show these things as opposed to the flashy way TV likes to do it. And that last sentence of his, brilliant! (On another note, man, he doesn't like like he's 75!)
EDIT: DONE! Bed nao
Working on English subtitles now!
WOW! Absolutely amazing !
why did they start to speak to you in English?
there was a delay in audio in some parts of the video
Rachel & Jun Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!
Amazing video Rachel. That man is incredible and seems nice. :)
"I teach them the basics, but they have to create on their own." I don't think enough people understand how important this concept of learning is. Whether it's music, pottery, dance, etc., only the art of creation can fully teach someone that.
日本の陶磁器生産の約半分を占めるといわれる「美濃焼」。今回は陶芸作家の柴田節郎さんとその工房教室を取材させていただきました。柴田さんは美濃焼に生涯をかけて挑み、現在は岐阜県多治見市で陶芸教室を運営されています。この度は快く取材に応じていただき、本当にありがとうございました！
You should do a video on Japanese washi paper art! I recently got back from a class trip and we got to learn about it in either Toyota or a town near Toyota.
I really appreciate the unique insights of Japan you provide for us internationally. Like, I never expected to learn about pottery via a Japanese TH-cam channel, lol!
Thank you, Rachel & Jun.
Wow, what an amazing man!
So full of life and personality, and he looks WAY younger then 75!
Thank you yet again guys for another amazing short documentary!
You have a great talent for letting the personalities and the history of the people you show shine through.
Thank you so much for recording how these creators and craftsmen think and do their jobs. I learn a lot even though I am Japanese.
こうした職人さんや芸術家の方々のお話と仕事を記録に留めてくださり、ありがとうございます。日本人としても知らないことが多く、勉強になります。また、世界に発信してくださることも、嬉しく思います。
I love how us Australians say 'I'll cya later' even though we know we'll never meet again.
TheOblivionGate See ya later alligator. In a while crocodile. :)
TheOblivionGate i'd rather say cya later than goodbye
because goodbye is hard to say
TheOblivionGate I don’t. It sounds stupid and confusing.
***** Asian is a race and Australian is a nationality. Learn it.
"I'll keep creating until I die." Beautifully said.
I just cried at a video of someone making ceramics. I love how much respect you show for the subject of these videos and I can feel the warmth you intend to portrait in this series of videos. Thank you!
"I wonder what it'll be next"
That's one sassy grandpa if i ever saw one.
日本語字幕はＣＣ/設定からお願いします！
ありがとう〜
Rachel, how long did it take you to be fluent in Japanese?
This is absolutely lovely! Thank you for sharing Rachel & Jun
I love this channel because of these types of videos.. Thank you Rachel and jun!
I love these videos about Traditional Japanese crafts, you guys deserve a TV show
I really love that ya'll do this series, thank you. Thank you so much for sharing Shibata-san's art, process, and studio with us! A big thank you to him for allowing it as well!
★Subtitles!★
*English*
*Japanese*
*Dutch*
*Arabic* thanks to: 〉Mayz Isa〈
*French* thanks to: Ambre Luna
*Bosnian*
*German* thanks to: Andi
*Spanish* thanks to: Karen Juliette
*Vietnamese* thanks to: Yến Nhi Nguyễn
*Hungarian* thanks to: Tamás Szántó
*Indonesian*
I don't know why but it's so relaxing to watch people create art like this. The clay just bends and molds to whatever shape. It's quite nice. :) Thanks for sharing!!
I don't know why, but I had a huge grin on my face throughout that whole video. Shibata-san looks so happy to be alive and doing what he does. When he said that he'd be creating things until he dies, it really touched me. What a fantastic human being! Thanks for sharing that with us!
His pottery is so beautiful !!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I love seeing the 'lesser known' side of Japan. So much focus is directed towards temples and shrines, that I feel some of the smaller, more fine arts often get forgotten. For that reason, I feel they are starting to become a dying breed. I really appreciate you helping to keep these places fresh in our minds so that the crafts can remain alive through at least one more generation. Without (Amazing) people like you, our children may never have had the chance to know of these art forms. So once again, ありがとうございます！
This was very heartwarming. I love these videos because you get to see how normal people do their work and it's just so amazing how you guys capture the best moments. Thank you!
Watching this gave me such a strong feeling of nostalgia. I live in the United States with my family, but since we were military, we got the chance to live in Okinawa for three years. I vividly remember a class where we learned how to do pottery like this (of course, being very young, it didn't come out quite as well as these). I loved it, and I was always intrigued by it. Watching the process always makes me feel so calm and inspired. Thank you for the video :)
Aww... Jun had a 'Rachel Moment' at 7:58 "Rachel I want to live here!"
So sweet. A very informative video too.
Thank you for showing us! The still photos (when Shibata-san was molding clay) that showed the smooth detailed lines of the clay were really aesthetically pleasing. Also, that the artisan, with his experience, still comes off as humble is noteworthy.
I loved his opinion about learning pottery, that he teaches the basics and then off you go. I always felt kind of bad and that I don't have the right to call myself a potter but I feel so much better now after watching a master saying this. Thank you both so much for making this video! Lots of love from Germany
Another Artisan video! Loved it!
Would love more videos on Japanese art
I hope you continue to make these kind of videos. Very interesting and beautiful. Thank you Rachel and Jun!
thank you for continuing the artisan videos. I like that he touched on the difference between artisan and production potters. keep it up!!
Fantastic video!!!! what a gem this gentleman is. Jun also sounded so happy viewing the house 😊😊 thank you for sharing
Creating the ceramics was really relaxing to watch!
I really have to give my respect to those who are translating everything into german. Even I understand german I am reallyhappy that someone put so much effort into it.
Arigatou gozaimasu :-)
I love these types of videos! The artistic and historical side of Japan that gets skipped on so many other channels. Plus we can all meet really incredible, talented, and inspirational people. I look up to the craftsmen and artisans featured here. I too want to do something I love until I die!
I'll say it again now, I love these videos! Thank you Rachel, Jun, and all of the other wonderful people involved!
I love the Shokunin series and I look forward to the next one, as always!
I've been loving your Shokunin videos. The editing, the music, the interviews are just so well done! They always feel so peaceful!
Sally's accent is too amazing
Thank you so much for this amazing series! Every video always makes me so happy... It's so heartwarming seeing people do things they love for their whole lives.
Oh, I would LOVE to go to his school and learn from him... I haven't done pottery in a few years but I really enjoy doing it and I miss it, I could spend hours at the wheel making things and never get bored. This kind of thing is right up my alley, so I will definitely check this out when I go to Japan... thank you so much for sharing, Rachel and Jun :D
Thank you for uploading this, it really nice to see this side of japan!
Absolutely adored this video. As a ceramics student myself, seeing those who have excelled and will excel in the arts is amazing to see. Thank you for filming this and I am jealous you got to be there!
This is my favourite of the series so far! I have no idea why but I was so moved by this. It's truly a wonderful feeling for an aspiring artist like me to be inspired. Thank you Rachel and Jun for sharing this and for your hard work!
I'd really like to visit this! This man is so inspiring working until isn't unable to work. Someone like Shibata-San is a great person , I'd love to meet him! Great video btw :))
Thank you so much Rachel & Jun! I just adore your Shokunin series. And once I'm back on my feet (I'm a divorced single mom) I'm definitely going to be a patron of yours. Because I absolutely want to see more of these types of videos, not that I don't adore your day to day ones as well. You two are so cute together, and you Rachel have a great presence in front the camera for these types of informative videos. Please keep em coming. Thanks!
These are seriously some of the coolest videos I've seen, definitely the best videos about Japan on youtube. This series is so fantastic thank you so much for making these!!!
I love videos like these learning more and more everyday about Japan because of you guys 😊
Beautiful, so thought provoking. "Ill keep creating until I die." That inspired me greatly. All these great people dedicating their life to their passion, truly motivating. ❤
Thank you! I've seen Shibata-san work before from his USA shows. He has had a profound effect on my and many others artistic style/sensibility. It is great knowing that he is teaching. I always pictured him as a master creator teaching somewhere in the mountains with students living at the workshop.
I just LOVE this series of craftsmen! Thank you!!!
These Shokunin videos are always so relaxing and interesting, and we can see that you guys work so hard on them. Love, love, love !
I love these type of videos, you guys do its SO good Thank you
I love this series, I'm so glad you guys are making it :) It's always to feel-good and professional. You're doing a great job presenting all these wonderful people to us :D
I've been subscribed for years and your Shokunin videos have quickly become my favourite thing to watch! I hope you can continue this series.
Wonderful video, everything was very well done. Thank you for sharing with us all of this windows on the Japanese culture and there crafts.
this was a wonderful video of people around japan that due truly creative things!
thank you for sharing!
Hi Rachel & Jun, I think this series is my favourite thing about your channel. As a few other people have said, the presentation and editing style is really nice. I'd love to see a couple of videos about how tatami mats and shoji are made if you don't already have plans to do so.
ahhh i ADORE these videos!!! thank you both from my heart for making them!
I adore these types of videos! Thank you Rachel and Jun!
this video made me want to start making ceramics again.
I used to in the last year of high school
Stunning! I would love to see how the bowl Rachel created came out if you got to keep it, please let us know. I love the saying "I will create until the day I die". This series is incredible and inspiring
Wow!! I was amazed by this video.. I really love how Japanese create amazing things like this. Thank you Rachel and Jun for this.. I am so excited to go to Japan and I can't wait to embrace the Japanese culture soon.. More power to you guys!!
外国人の生徒さんの話を聞いて、人を繋ぐのは言語だけではないんだなと感じました。
私も日本人でありながら全ての日本文化を知っているわけではないので、この伝統工芸シリーズはとても勉強になります。
I love this series. Everything about it, thank you so much for making these videos, Rachel.
Thank you both for this series! It is fantastic to see how things are made, and it is even more exciting because I would not be able to see this without your videos
thank you for continuing the artisan videos, I really enjoy the work they put into such beautiful pieces! I like that he touched on the difference between a production potter and those that do it for art's sake. Keep up the great work!
More fascinating stuff! Thank you so much for this video series. I can't wait for the next one.
I love this series! It's so well done and fun to watch! Thank you!
My roommate in college specialized in making Japanese ceramics. They were beautiful. She is Japanese, but grew up in Hawaii. She spends 3-4 months in Japan every year, mostly traveling around and speaking with various ceramics people. She tries to learn all of the traditional ways of making things. I have a few tea cups and a kettle she made for me, they are wonderful. :)
Wow... just ...Wow. Thank you very much for going to all the trouble of making this and posting it.
Oh wow your narration voice is getting so good. I wish I could sound as good in my videos. And the film quality is pro. Great transitions and cuts.
This looks pretty professional level.
Nice work!
thank you SO much for doing these videos I love the art , culture and people of Japan and hope to one day come there this series really makes me appreciate the hard work people put into the craft they choose so again THANK YOU
I love this series so much! Can't wait for the next one!
love these videos. nice to see him explain artisan and production potters.
I love these kinds of videos. Keep them coming!
I love these craft maker videos. It's so nice to see how things are made and the people that make them. They are so nice and humble. Thanks for sharing the experience! Hopefully one day I'll be able to try this out 😊
Thank you very much for making this! Many people have no idea that Japanese craftsmen and artists, especially in ceramics, are the most notable and respected in the world. So many of our traditions in pottery came from the East. Ceramics itself is this wonderful mix of physics, chemistry, and art! It's something I wish everyone could experience.
If anyone is ever curious, a class at your local community college is probably not too expensive!
This is very beautiful. I love this series. I think its amazing how he can teach regardless of the language barriers.
I love people who a very passionate about something. I really admire their love and dedication to their craft and it makes me feel all warm inside. Since I'm still young, it gives me hope that one day I will find something that I will dedicate my life to.
it seriously leaves me without words on how these amazing Japanese people are so passionate about these things!
I absolutely adore learning about this side of Japanese culture. Good job on these videos guys!
I really love these videos! I hope you are able to make them for a long time.
Wonderful. Thank you for making this.
As an artist, I really appreciated this video. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make & edit this video! I am inspired now. :) (also need Sakka as my license plate)
your channel is getting better and better .. I love it so much
"I guess the ladies are excited. I have no idea what they just said" lol! This is such a good video! Thank you!
This is hands down my favorite Shokunin video
I really like these videos, they somehow manage to make me disconnect with everything around me and focus on the people and the things they make, it's really relaxing and nice, keep up the good work!
Hey Rachel and Jun ~ Thank you for sharing this experience; both the craftsmanship, the Japanese house and student teaching was fascinating! Thank you for your informational style vid too, you both do a great job!
absolutely wonderful Rachel & Jun - thanks for such a great video!
Thank you for introducing this artist! Shibata-san has an amazing attitude.
-Lind
That video was amazing :) I really enjoy your way of presenting the Japanese culture. Thank you so much for putting that amount of effort into your videos :)
THIS IS AMAZING! I CAN'T STOP LOOKING!
So interesting! Shibata-san is a very accomplished man....& he got the chance to meet David Bowie WOW! I would love to try this type of craft someday. Thanks for sharing :)
I love this miniseries! I say that every time, but usually I don't see your videos until weeks and weeks after they're uploaded, so my comments are usually pretty late. I love all your videos, but these ones are really special. You two are the best!
I love these videos so, so much. They're like little documentaries. I have to say, I definitely teared up watching this one.
This was great! Thank you Jun and Rachel.