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I have a feeling he just talks negative because he's from that generation that shouldered a lot of challenge. If he hated doing it he probably would've quit years ago.
@@lauriey6089 Not all and there can be a breaking point were you have much more energy as you make the rules but in general I agree it takes a lot of dedication.
Grandma was surprised when she found out the grandson wanted to own his grocery store. Makes sense because the great-grandfather even said he couldn’t recommend it to the younger generation. Shows how proud that lil guy is of his family and what they do
Could see that the great-granddad wanna quit already but he probably struggle on just to keep himself busy from doing nothing. Lots would just let go and that unity breaks apart after the family lost an anchor point. Love to see them, all hands on deck on a common goal while keeping family traditions/ideals together, something that is sorely lost in the modern times overwhelmed with SNS attractions etc.
That grandfather looked so tired and checked out though haha. Family is nice but the obligation there from the culture of basically working until death is also kind of sad.
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The fact that this grocery store has been an anchor to the community for so long and in an environment like this really shows us why it is so important to gain and earn trust in a community; this family owned business is a true and authentic example of that.
But Japaneae culture basically ensures daily business. People don't think about whether or not to buy whole grains, organic etc. People grow up eating what they're given without questioning it -- and with Japanese work culture people don't have time to question it, meaning people just blindly follow the traditions and buy everything they sell. Whatever looks cool, cute or good tasting people just buy it. It's like disregarding nutrition for mental health and happiness. But also, getting rid of spare time is what makes Japan tick and work. No time means no trouble. It's the ultimate conservative society. Trading freedom for safety, blindly following traditions.
@@robertwilsoniii2048 I'm relieved to hear that it's a typical stupid foreigner's opinion. So you should never come to Japan like that. No, please don't come.
@@robertwilsoniii2048"disregarding nutrition for mental health and happiness" seems like they sure have a lot less obese people than "some" organic/freeroam/wholegrain/greenwashed/hypeword obsessed countries 😆
13:39 Sadly, to me, this looks like an old man who worked many hours every day all of his life, didn't get that much for it, and now he is tired. Love your videos Paolo because they also show that sometimes it's not glamorous to own a business in Japan
Idk man i don’t think life treated him badly.. yes he’s working insane hours but he has a legacy to leave behind. He has a huge ass family and ppl willing to take over after he’s done. Lots of people leave this earth with nothing to leave behind and he’s not one of them. He’s just past the point of smiles and giggles.
This hits home for me. I grew up in a family owned business, and why it really develops your work ethic, it does have an impact to your relationship to your family. You end up treating your family as more of a co-worker Instead of a brother, sister or cousin. After years, you just don’t want to be around each other outside of work.
6:32 He kept it real but man I felt sad every time he was shown in the video - he looked done with life, it’s like he wanted more of life and expected more rather than working long hours in a low paying job at his age. But it would be so amazing and an honor to have this place as my local grocery store, would make me feel great that I’m buying from and supporting a wonderful and hard working family. And grandma’s food looked so delicious! They said business is tough so I hope things get better and are able to stay open without struggling too much for many many more years.
I love how all the generations work together - something lost here in the States. The little girl going with her grandmother to shop before dawn and showing interest ❤ what a family - thanks for sharing
definitely not lost in the states. You will find that most small community businesses heavily involve family members. We just have less small community businesses.
In the states that girl and that boy would have their eyes glued to a phone watching tiktok instead of doing something productive like these kids. Learning the ins and outs of a business! These kids are on the right track. I feel the love and camraderie with this family. Theyre all so hardworking!
When I was working in Japan, I always loved going to the local family owned supermarket. The last prefecture I worked in, was such a small town had only one and a really big chain supermarket but still enjoyed the local one because they greet you by your name when you come in. Always looking forward to spending time with "obaasan" or "oojisan" You always feel very welcome and they would even suggest getting the things that are much cheaper and on sale for that day. And ofcourse there's the chitchat when your at the counter and always look out for me since I was one of the very few "gaijins" in the community..... They have even invited me on special occasions like birthdays, barbecues, and even picnics in the park! So loved that family owned grocery!
The Millennials in the US did not want to run small businesses and wanted to goto wall street or attorneys and various other professions. Some parents very successful small businesses that were making lots of money and the kids did not want to take it over. The younger Gen X kids were the same, they all wanted to go into tech. Nothing wrong with any of that but it spelled doom for small family shops
Right? They actually care about their customers and their well being. I had a local grocer growing up and he would take nutrition courses to make sure he sold the top notch nutritious ingredients to make sure his customers stay healthy. Then one day he had to close because a stop and shop came into town and he couldn't compete with their prices. Shame on my community for abandoning his shop.
I live rural. We have a lot of Mom and Pop stores. We have a Mennonite store you just go in shop right what you bought and put the money in the can. It's not everyday but on the weekends it's common.
This is why I always shop at local supermarkets in Japan whenever I can. I truly appreciate the hard work and the fostered relationships. It’s hard to compete with the big chain stores, particularly when they offer things like point cards and credit card company relationship discounts and rewards. I actually passed by this supermarket when I used to live in Kawaguchi, but I never got a chance to go in, as it was a bit far from where my house was located.😢
What a lovely family! It is not just a business but also an important community service! They all work so hard and go the extra mile to keep prices low, benefiting all the locals. I wish them all the best!!! 😊
What an inspiring story. How incredible to see four generations of family helping out and working together. I hope places like these will continue to thrive and survive!
they don't do it by choice , and by the way , child work is exploitation , and working till you die isn't really what i will call Wholesome , in fact , this is very sad !!!
@@offlinegamer6756 Who hurt you? Are you bitter because your parents didn't spend enough time with you growing up? Or are you an angsty teen going through a phase?
@@offlinegamer6756 These people are happy, I of course find it sad that they have to work that hard to come by, but these people all seem happy. The child says he wants to open a store against his grandparents advice, which means that he really does dream of doing this long term. Life isn't always fair, many people have to work till they die to survive, but that doesn't mean they can't make the best of it and enjoy life.
@@offlinegamer6756 The other alternative for the elderly is to watch tv incessantly and for the kids to be glued on their phone all the time. So, which one is better? To be active and tired or to be inactive and bored?
Well Paolo - this was FASCINATING. What an incredible family! It's very moving to see such a kind and appreciative group of people. They offered you food, made drinks for each other- and all with such good grace. In the UK, I think most families would struggle to get their grandchildren to accompany them to a market at 4am! And the older generation - still working hard in their 70's!!! What an inspiration. Thank you for this gem.
It's so heart-warming to see a family-run store. You can really see the heart and passion they put into running the business, I wish them nothing but the best to all their generations.
If we see Paolo and the kid in 10, 15, or even 20 years! I'll be here to the mark the moment. Amazing and wish I could support local as much as this community does.
Thank you Paolo for highlighting this wonderful family. Four generations working together for one simple cause is so rare nowadays. I am just so touched by this story. Thanks again. Happy Holidays!
i really appreciate you showcasing smaller businesses like this all the time! seeing larger places is very cool but small businesses are so important to communities
Absolutely love the family owned businesses! I try to patronize the ones in my local area as much as possible. Thanks for featuring this amazing family and their work! ❤
i always watch every single video religiously, i remember watching the first Day in the life video, your content is always so refreshing. I'll go to Japan next year and all your recommendations helped me a lot making my itinerary, thank you!
It's nice to see a family working together and helping each other out. It's a simple and decent way of living, and the hardworking and supportive structure of this family is such a wholesome things to see I wish them all the best.
It would be so cool if you return to this shop when the young granddaughter is in her twenties and especially if she starts taking over shopping for items like her grandmother.
@@offlinegamer6756 It's not called "child abuse". You sound sheltered and spoiled. This family gets quality time every week. Were your parents workaholics who you barely got to see before bed?
Well that was lovely! Can't believe the great grandmother is still working and for so many hours a day. Also amazing that the kids are working ❤ good to have you back Paolo.
Wonderful episode. This family is very charming. I enjoy seeing them all together, so that they work hard they do not lose the time together. The old gentleman is the back... a bit concerned he might worry too much. But they are a nice family. I wish we had a small grocery store like that here.
Beautiful montage, Paolo! I think you captured a gem for the generations, here! That what-the-heck glance grandma gave grandson when he espoused his interest in managing a vegetable market in the guy was priceless! “Heck no, she telegraphed…don’t you see how hard we have to work and how low we have to price the items to attract penny pinching customers??? You’re going to university, my boy…this is what our sacrifice has been for”! 😂❤. What a beautiful family. Thank you for capturing their experiences!
The market scenes reminded me of my younger years, working for my aunty in the market. Happy times, and it's nice to see something like that happening on the side of the world. Merry Christmas.
This episode is great. Please make more like this kind of family shop/business. It is always great to see how family members support and work together.
Paolo, I can honestly say I never miss your videos and appreciate every single one of them. Thank you so much and I think it's great that you showcase the family run or smaller stores and their amazing dedication to their customers. I'm sure it's been said before but this mindset is absent from so many chain stores (outside of Japan) so it's both heartwarming and sad to see it so well represented elsewhere.
your videos really help me with clarity what I do working with people. How you narriate reaches my attention because you don't only video what we see on the surface, and allow your people you video/interview share their perspective which is real of the people of Japan. That's why I'm a long time subscriber and may others you welcome.
Man.. i love your videos. you show the part most of us dont see. the struggle of each person in their lifes to be ok. you inspire me a lot. all the best vibes and keep up the amazing work you do.
One of your best videos Paolo! Love the family coming together and working together. And please, take as time as you want for your own family - we'll be here!
Thanks for posting this story, and I hope you got some rest during your time away. I'm traveling to Yokohama next month from Hawaii, and I'm going to try and make it a point to visit this store. I absolutely loved this story and seeing this hard-working family work together. The kids are so cute, too. I hope the young boy eventually takes over the business. I wish them luck and good fortune. I really hope I can meet them. 🙂🤙✌️
I have never clicked on a video this fast! it's always so good to wake up to a new adventure in Japan! Thank you Paolo for the hard work and for sharing these amazing stories
The great-grandparents and the grandma must've married pretty young since the great-grandfather is only 77 and the 4th generation great-grandkids are already in their pre-teen. Just got back from Tokyo last week and took some of Paolo's advise on certain places to visit and the dos and don'ts. It pays to watch his channel.
What a beautiful video! You can truly feel the love of this family and their sense of community. It's heartwarming to know that they continue to thrive despite the growing closure of family-owned shops due to large supermarket chains. I wish them many more years of success, and I hope to shop there the next time I'm in the area. Thank you for sharing these such touching life stories.
This video is so heartwarming!! As an owner of a small business I love seeing how other families navigate the balance between business, customer service, and home life. The women in this video also deeply remind me of my own mom - their faces somehow seem the same. Even the tomato rice they're eating for lunch is like the kind my mother-in-law makes! I would love to visit and shop here one day. 💖 I'm so grateful for you and your family, Paolo! Thank you for sharing so many incredible stories with us! All the best for the holiday season and wishing you much success in the new year! 🎊💖
This video kept me smiling the whole way though. What a sweet family run business. It's work but at the same time a family gathering every Saturday and the store runs more efficiently and less stress when more people are doing their part in the store. Another great video, Thank you!
I dont know why but i almost teared up seeing and listening grandpa talk.Its like listening to all those memories and experiences he had to go through to where he is now!
Hi Paolo. Great video as usual. Grandma and Great Grandma are so alike. The owner looked exhausted but was proud that his family is helping it run. I hope you have a great festive season. Bye from Vancouver 🇨🇦
A convenient store across the street from me has been run by a Korean couple for over a decade with occasional family members coming in to run the till for a few days. It was rare to not see either of them there for more than a few days. Variety and random, decent prices, while being a good place for those last second grabs, and they're great people. The wife also did tailoring jobs for people with a sewing table setup near the counter. During COVID she used a bit of the extra inflow of money (since the big chains were generally wiped out) to buy materials to make cloth masks, giving them out free to customers for a long while. She started a garden in the backlot of the store, and gave me a zucchini smiling happily in celebration of her garden's success. It's bitter sweet. I'll miss the interactions, but I'm glad they'll be able to relax, see, and be with their families more. Met the new owners today. They seem nice. Three guys and one apparently owns a restaurant or something nearby. Hopefully they keep up the positive reputation for the location.
Paolo.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for your hard work making these great videos for all of us. Please tell the grandson if he wants to open a produce market then learn about all vegetables and fruits in season and off season. This will help him out greatly in understanding produce. I have over 10 years doing produce with Safeway here in the bay area. Thanks again!!
The dedication is superb. At first it looks tiring and all but when the customers came wow so these must be the main reasons to keep on going too. Customers appreciate them all. ❤❤❤ May they always have good health and more profit to keep everything intact. 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks again Pao for this inspiring video. You always do great and interesting fan facts about Japan
I really enjoy these videos of behind the scenes at local businesses. That was priceless, the surprised look the grandmother gave her grandson who said he wants to run a grocery store when he grows up. 😊
I love neighborhood (family run) corner store be it grocery, conbini, etc etc. It warms my heart to see generations working there. When I was at Tsukiji fish market right before it closed down, I witnessed 4 generations of fishermen working at one of the stalls on the interior of the market. They had said that specific stall dates back nearly one hundred years and it was rare for the owner to sell the business to someone else that wasn't family. Love these videos. Thanks Paolo! 555!
That's a lot of work like the grandfather said,although I can't let to express how beautiful and unite this is family is. You can see by the look of the children and the family how happy they are and truly connected!
Wow, This One was truly extra special. Although we sometimes get to meet a husband/wife and a couple of tots. Here is an entire family business with multiple generations helping out!🤔👏👍
Stuff like this is what I love, you dont see it too often here in America but it's beautiful when you do. I love my local family grocery store because of the spirit it provides and I hope the best for this family. I'd love to be able to shop there
Hey Paolo, I love your videos! A topic I was thinking about (although may or may not work for a 'day in the life of' video) is how left-handed people get along in Japan. As a lefty myself, most people fail to notice just how the world is SO right-handed oriented. But with Japan and its traditions, conformity, and especially the writing style (which almost requires you to be right-handed to get the strokes correct), it is just something I'd be fascinated to see.
I love this! Such a candid look into a small business and the family behind it. It's so nice the great grandchildren want to help, they certainly need all those hands. It looks like exhausting work but their reward is the connection to the community and to their family members. This was wonderful, thank you for making this!
We have lost so many of these kinds of places to Wal Mart and other mega chains. Neighborhoods have lost their sense of community because of it. I currently live a very small town in TN. We still have a small grocery and many of the workers have been here for decades. But it keeps getting harder for them to stay open.
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Another great episode . 🫰🏻✌🏻
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Hope something west can about the family values and dedication for each other
The grandfather looks deeply exhausted. Huge respect shouldering such a workload. Thats at least a 70h week.
he looks like, mentally, he's unstoppable. too bad his body isn't cooperating.
Even the grandmother is pulling 14 hour days which comes to 84hrs/week if 6 days a week
I have a feeling he just talks negative because he's from that generation that shouldered a lot of challenge. If he hated doing it he probably would've quit years ago.
all self employed people are exhausted.
@@lauriey6089 Not all and there can be a breaking point were you have much more energy as you make the rules but in general I agree it takes a lot of dedication.
Grandma was surprised when she found out the grandson wanted to own his grocery store. Makes sense because the great-grandfather even said he couldn’t recommend it to the younger generation. Shows how proud that lil guy is of his family and what they do
her reaction made me laugh so hard lol
That's bring money
Could see that the great-granddad wanna quit already but he probably struggle on just to keep himself busy from doing nothing.
Lots would just let go and that unity breaks apart after the family lost an anchor point.
Love to see them, all hands on deck on a common goal while keeping family traditions/ideals together, something that is sorely lost in the modern times overwhelmed with SNS attractions etc.
That's the you need to go to school to be a doctor look
That grandfather looked so tired and checked out though haha. Family is nice but the obligation there from the culture of basically working until death is also kind of sad.
I have only but respect for this hard-working family
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The fact that this grocery store has been an anchor to the community for so long and in an environment like this really shows us why it is so important to gain and earn trust in a community; this family owned business is a true and authentic example of that.
Margins are razor thin in this kind of business. I hope for the continued success of this lovely shop. Thanks for another great video, Paolo.
I hope so too!
But Japaneae culture basically ensures daily business. People don't think about whether or not to buy whole grains, organic etc. People grow up eating what they're given without questioning it -- and with Japanese work culture people don't have time to question it, meaning people just blindly follow the traditions and buy everything they sell.
Whatever looks cool, cute or good tasting people just buy it. It's like disregarding nutrition for mental health and happiness.
But also, getting rid of spare time is what makes Japan tick and work. No time means no trouble. It's the ultimate conservative society. Trading freedom for safety, blindly following traditions.
@@robertwilsoniii2048 I'm relieved to hear that it's a typical stupid foreigner's opinion. So you should never come to Japan like that. No, please don't come.
@@robertwilsoniii2048"disregarding nutrition for mental health and happiness" seems like they sure have a lot less obese people than "some" organic/freeroam/wholegrain/greenwashed/hypeword obsessed countries 😆
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I thought that was her mom until you said grandmother and i had to do a double take. The japanese never age!
They are beautiful.
I mean you don't really know her age, there's grandma's in their 30s
@@VvvnimaL True, but I highly suspect she isn't 30. I would suspect around 55 and up.
I thought I was the only one
7:26 when Paolo said "great grandmother" I went 🤨???? I wouldn't have believed it.
13:39 Sadly, to me, this looks like an old man who worked many hours every day all of his life, didn't get that much for it, and now he is tired. Love your videos Paolo because they also show that sometimes it's not glamorous to own a business in Japan
He got loads of family so dunno it's hard to judge but dude definitely needs retirement 😄
Idk man i don’t think life treated him badly.. yes he’s working insane hours but he has a legacy to leave behind. He has a huge ass family and ppl willing to take over after he’s done. Lots of people leave this earth with nothing to leave behind and he’s not one of them. He’s just past the point of smiles and giggles.
This hits home for me. I grew up in a family owned business, and why it really develops your work ethic, it does have an impact to your relationship to your family. You end up treating your family as more of a co-worker Instead of a brother, sister or cousin. After years, you just don’t want to be around each other outside of work.
6:32
He kept it real but man I felt sad every time he was shown in the video - he looked done with life, it’s like he wanted more of life and expected more rather than working long hours in a low paying job at his age.
But it would be so amazing and an honor to have this place as my local grocery store, would make me feel great that I’m buying from and supporting a wonderful and hard working family.
And grandma’s food looked so delicious!
They said business is tough so I hope things get better and are able to stay open without struggling too much for many many more years.
I love how all the generations work together - something lost here in the States. The little girl going with her grandmother to shop before dawn and showing interest ❤ what a family - thanks for sharing
definitely not lost in the states. You will find that most small community businesses heavily involve family members. We just have less small community businesses.
That's not true at all. Plenty of examples of this in the States...
Gotta love unpaid child labor
@@river-t4y Only your spoiled brain thinks this is child labor.
In the states that girl and that boy would have their eyes glued to a phone watching tiktok instead of doing something productive like these kids.
Learning the ins and outs of a business! These kids are on the right track. I feel the love and camraderie with this family. Theyre all so hardworking!
When I was working in Japan, I always loved going to the local family owned supermarket.
The last prefecture I worked in, was such a small town had only one and a really big chain supermarket but still enjoyed the local one because they greet you by your name when you come in. Always looking forward to spending time with "obaasan" or "oojisan" You always feel very welcome and they would even suggest getting the things that are much cheaper and on sale for that day. And ofcourse there's the chitchat when your at the counter and always look out for me since I was one of the very few "gaijins" in the community.....
They have even invited me on special occasions like birthdays, barbecues, and even picnics in the park! So loved that family owned grocery!
thats heartwarming
I wouldn't have guessed they are 4 Generations. They all look so young. Props to the kids and G Gramps for the hardwork at that Age.
What a nice neighbourhood to raise your kid. Grandma looks sooo young.happy new year paolo san
We oftentimes see family members helping in these videos, but this one felt special. Maybe it was because it was multiple generations.
I wish we had more Mom & Pop type shops in the USA. I respect the hard work they put into the business.
The Millennials in the US did not want to run small businesses and wanted to goto wall street or attorneys and various other professions. Some parents very successful small businesses that were making lots of money and the kids did not want to take it over. The younger Gen X kids were the same, they all wanted to go into tech. Nothing wrong with any of that but it spelled doom for small family shops
Right? They actually care about their customers and their well being. I had a local grocer growing up and he would take nutrition courses to make sure he sold the top notch nutritious ingredients to make sure his customers stay healthy. Then one day he had to close because a stop and shop came into town and he couldn't compete with their prices. Shame on my community for abandoning his shop.
Bruh there are mom and pop shops all around.
I live rural. We have a lot of Mom and Pop stores. We have a Mennonite store you just go in shop right what you bought and put the money in the can. It's not everyday but on the weekends it's common.
@@Earth_Rim_Roamer Not nearly as many as their used to be from the 50's till the early 80's
I experienced meeting that kind of family when l was in Yokohama in the 80s, we help them closing the store every night, such good people.
This is why I always shop at local supermarkets in Japan whenever I can. I truly appreciate the hard work and the fostered relationships. It’s hard to compete with the big chain stores, particularly when they offer things like point cards and credit card company relationship discounts and rewards.
I actually passed by this supermarket when I used to live in Kawaguchi, but I never got a chance to go in, as it was a bit far from where my house was located.😢
What a lovely family! It is not just a business but also an important community service! They all work so hard and go the extra mile to keep prices low, benefiting all the locals. I wish them all the best!!! 😊
That kid, hope his dream comes true, it was a remarkable story
What an inspiring story. How incredible to see four generations of family helping out and working together. I hope places like these will continue to thrive and survive!
So much respect for this family specially to the grandparents. I hope they stay healthy and live long❤️
These people are incredibly hard working, so much respect for them. It's wholesome to see the whole family work at the store.
they don't do it by choice , and by the way , child work is exploitation , and working till you die isn't really what i will call Wholesome , in fact , this is very sad !!!
@@offlinegamer6756 Who hurt you? Are you bitter because your parents didn't spend enough time with you growing up? Or are you an angsty teen going through a phase?
@@sammiller6631 if you have a slave mentality , suit yourself , you do you , but not everyone is a cuck submissive like you buddy !!!!
@@offlinegamer6756 These people are happy, I of course find it sad that they have to work that hard to come by, but these people all seem happy. The child says he wants to open a store against his grandparents advice, which means that he really does dream of doing this long term. Life isn't always fair, many people have to work till they die to survive, but that doesn't mean they can't make the best of it and enjoy life.
@@offlinegamer6756 The other alternative for the elderly is to watch tv incessantly and for the kids to be glued on their phone all the time. So, which one is better? To be active and tired or to be inactive and bored?
Japanese work ethic is just unbelievable
Too much they live to work !
I don't understand how they manage to find time to sleep.
"Japanese work ethic" is the definition of modern slavery and submission !!! the wet dream of every business owner in the world !!!!
toxic tbh
I pray every day i get the chance to visit this amazing country. Saving up now 🙏
I have to say, this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. The whole family working together. I actually cried ❤❤
yep
Well Paolo - this was FASCINATING. What an incredible family! It's very moving to see such a kind and appreciative group of people.
They offered you food, made drinks for each other- and all with such good grace.
In the UK, I think most families would struggle to get their grandchildren to accompany them to a market at 4am!
And the older generation - still working hard in their 70's!!!
What an inspiration.
Thank you for this gem.
It's so heart-warming to see a family-run store. You can really see the heart and passion they put into running the business, I wish them nothing but the best to all their generations.
Love the owner keeping it real.
If we see Paolo and the kid in 10, 15, or even 20 years! I'll be here to the mark the moment. Amazing and wish I could support local as much as this community does.
Thank you Paolo for highlighting this wonderful family. Four generations working together for one simple cause is so rare nowadays. I am just so touched by this story. Thanks again. Happy Holidays!
That's an amazing grocery store. I always support my community stores/shops and the local producers. Thank you for buying locally!
Always love your video. Thanks for bring us this lovely series Pablo 🙏🏻
I just love seeing the "everyday life" of normal people. Learning about the how and why. Thank you Paolo for all you do to help us learn.
Why am I emotional watching? It's so heartwarming to watch these kinds of vids 😢😢
The old guy talking about driving to Nagano got to me. Things like that can be more difficult but more rewarding as you age
@@bardofsteelyea me too almost let a tear...
It's so amazing seeing how they have an actual community of people. Hopefully in the next few years we can see more of these pop up
i really appreciate you showcasing smaller businesses like this all the time! seeing larger places is very cool but small businesses are so important to communities
Can’t believe the lady cooking the food is a great grandma!
She’s very pretty, and shows up for work nicely coiffed, and in jewelry. So pretty!
Why? Because you thought she was the grandpa?
Absolutely love the family owned businesses! I try to patronize the ones in my local area as much as possible. Thanks for featuring this amazing family and their work! ❤
i always watch every single video religiously, i remember watching the first Day in the life video, your content is always so refreshing. I'll go to Japan next year and all your recommendations helped me a lot making my itinerary, thank you!
This is just the loveliest family and community story ❤
It's nice to see a family working together and helping each other out. It's a simple and decent way of living, and the hardworking and supportive structure of this family is such a wholesome things to see I wish them all the best.
It would be so cool if you return to this shop when the young granddaughter is in her twenties and especially if she starts taking over shopping for items like her grandmother.
Great family and the fact that the daughter is there is 4am helping us beautiful to see
yeah , it's called "Child abuse" !!!
@@offlinegamer6756 It's not called "child abuse". You sound sheltered and spoiled. This family gets quality time every week. Were your parents workaholics who you barely got to see before bed?
So ONLY the RICH should send their kids to school. No wonder I HATE the far right especially libertarians who want to bring back child labor.
So wholesome ☺️ You can’t quantify this type of wealth with numbers/money
True ! So true !
This was so heartwarming, I especially liked grumpy grandpa. Thank you for sharing your story, wishing you continued success in your business.
いつも楽しい動画をありがとうございます！
可能であれば、作家さんや書籍編集者の1日もpaoloさんの動画で観れたらいいなと思っています☺️
うんこちんちん
Well that was lovely! Can't believe the great grandmother is still working and for so many hours a day. Also amazing that the kids are working ❤ good to have you back Paolo.
Just got back from a trip. Makes me appreciate your videos that much more. Can’t wait to get back there!
Wonderful episode. This family is very charming. I enjoy seeing them all together, so that they work hard they do not lose the time together. The old gentleman is the back... a bit concerned he might worry too much. But they are a nice family. I wish we had a small grocery store like that here.
Beautiful montage, Paolo! I think you captured a gem for the generations, here! That what-the-heck glance grandma gave grandson when he espoused his interest in managing a vegetable market in the guy was priceless! “Heck no, she telegraphed…don’t you see how hard we have to work and how low we have to price the items to attract penny pinching customers??? You’re going to university, my boy…this is what our sacrifice has been for”! 😂❤. What a beautiful family. Thank you for capturing their experiences!
The market scenes reminded me of my younger years, working for my aunty in the market. Happy times, and it's nice to see something like that happening on the side of the world. Merry Christmas.
Take as much time as you and family need. I always look forward to your family friendly content. Keep it up and all the best over the holiday season.
I hope this video brings a lot of business to this mom and pop shop
Best video of this series so far... I really love how their sons and daughters help since they were little, great video Paolo
That look grandma made when she found out the boy wanted to run a store like theirs. Like 'you sure??' so funny!
This episode is great. Please make more like this kind of family shop/business. It is always great to see how family members support and work together.
They are a lot of video like that on his channel though
Paolo, I can honestly say I never miss your videos and appreciate every single one of them. Thank you so much and I think it's great that you showcase the family run or smaller stores and their amazing dedication to their customers. I'm sure it's been said before but this mindset is absent from so many chain stores (outside of Japan) so it's both heartwarming and sad to see it so well represented elsewhere.
My pleasure!
your videos really help me with clarity what I do working with people. How you narriate reaches my attention because you don't only video what we see on the surface, and allow your people you video/interview share their perspective which is real of the people of Japan. That's why I'm a long time subscriber and may others you welcome.
Man.. i love your videos. you show the part most of us dont see. the struggle of each person in their lifes to be ok. you inspire me a lot. all the best vibes and keep up the amazing work you do.
One of your best videos Paolo! Love the family coming together and working together. And please, take as time as you want for your own family - we'll be here!
Thanks for posting this story, and I hope you got some rest during your time away. I'm traveling to Yokohama next month from Hawaii, and I'm going to try and make it a point to visit this store. I absolutely loved this story and seeing this hard-working family work together. The kids are so cute, too. I hope the young boy eventually takes over the business. I wish them luck and good fortune. I really hope I can meet them. 🙂🤙✌️
This was a lovely video with an amazing family run local grocery store. Hoping it sticks around for many years to come.
What an amazing family! Great and inspiring insight to this cozy local store!
I have never clicked on a video this fast! it's always so good to wake up to a new adventure in Japan! Thank you Paolo for the hard work and for sharing these amazing stories
The great-grandparents and the grandma must've married pretty young since the great-grandfather is only 77 and the 4th generation great-grandkids are already in their pre-teen.
Just got back from Tokyo last week and took some of Paolo's advise on certain places to visit and the dos and don'ts. It pays to watch his channel.
This video was amazing, Paolo-san. I love seeing family-owned businesses thrive like this one. May God bless this family and their legacy.
Charming! Like a trip into the past. Family businesses are an endangered species not only in Japan but all across the developed world.
What a beautiful video! You can truly feel the love of this family and their sense of community. It's heartwarming to know that they continue to thrive despite the growing closure of family-owned shops due to large supermarket chains. I wish them many more years of success, and I hope to shop there the next time I'm in the area. Thank you for sharing these such touching life stories.
This made my day. Loved the family and the small business atmosphere. In the USA it's also very tough on those types of businesses to survive
This video is so heartwarming!! As an owner of a small business I love seeing how other families navigate the balance between business, customer service, and home life. The women in this video also deeply remind me of my own mom - their faces somehow seem the same. Even the tomato rice they're eating for lunch is like the kind my mother-in-law makes! I would love to visit and shop here one day. 💖 I'm so grateful for you and your family, Paolo! Thank you for sharing so many incredible stories with us! All the best for the holiday season and wishing you much success in the new year! 🎊💖
This video kept me smiling the whole way though. What a sweet family run business. It's work but at the same time a family gathering every Saturday and the store runs more efficiently and less stress when more people are doing their part in the store. Another great video, Thank you!
I dont know why but i almost teared up seeing and listening grandpa talk.Its like listening to all those memories and experiences he had to go through to where he is now!
Hi Paolo. Great video as usual. Grandma and Great Grandma are so alike. The owner looked exhausted but was proud that his family is helping it run. I hope you have a great festive season. Bye from Vancouver 🇨🇦
What a lovely family and the store are amazing,all fresh and with very good prices!
A convenient store across the street from me has been run by a Korean couple for over a decade with occasional family members coming in to run the till for a few days. It was rare to not see either of them there for more than a few days.
Variety and random, decent prices, while being a good place for those last second grabs, and they're great people.
The wife also did tailoring jobs for people with a sewing table setup near the counter.
During COVID she used a bit of the extra inflow of money (since the big chains were generally wiped out) to buy materials to make cloth masks, giving them out free to customers for a long while. She started a garden in the backlot of the store, and gave me a zucchini smiling happily in celebration of her garden's success.
It's bitter sweet. I'll miss the interactions, but I'm glad they'll be able to relax, see, and be with their families more.
Met the new owners today. They seem nice. Three guys and one apparently owns a restaurant or something nearby. Hopefully they keep up the positive reputation for the location.
Aww such a sweet family. I hope they have many years of fortune and happiness.
What a beautiful family, lovely 🏴
Paolo.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for your hard work making these great videos for all of us. Please tell the grandson if he wants to open a produce market then learn about all vegetables and fruits in season and off season. This will help him out greatly in understanding produce. I have over 10 years doing produce with Safeway here in the bay area. Thanks again!!
These people are soo polite!! They acknowledge & greet everyone with a smile!!! Wish the UK was the same.. such a delight to watch..thankyou ❤
The dedication is superb. At first it looks tiring and all but when the customers came wow so these must be the main reasons to keep on going too. Customers appreciate them all. ❤❤❤ May they always have good health and more profit to keep everything intact. 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks again Pao for this inspiring video. You always do great and interesting fan facts about Japan
I really enjoy these videos of behind the scenes at local businesses. That was priceless, the surprised look the grandmother gave her grandson who said he wants to run a grocery store when he grows up. 😊
Especially after Grandpa saying its better to be a salary man....
This is so wholesome to see a family working together to make a nice family business. Happy Holidays
Thank you, Happy Holidays to you too!
So flippin cute, the entire family helping out, they seem so kind
I'm so happy that another episode is out!!!
I love neighborhood (family run) corner store be it grocery, conbini, etc etc. It warms my heart to see generations working there. When I was at Tsukiji fish market right before it closed down, I witnessed 4 generations of fishermen working at one of the stalls on the interior of the market. They had said that specific stall dates back nearly one hundred years and it was rare for the owner to sell the business to someone else that wasn't family. Love these videos. Thanks Paolo! 555!
The family is soo sweet!! Wishing them all the best of luck.
That's a lot of work like the grandfather said,although I can't let to express how beautiful and unite this is family is. You can see by the look of the children and the family how happy they are and truly connected!
Wow, This One was truly extra special. Although we sometimes get to meet a husband/wife and a couple of tots. Here is an entire family
business with multiple generations helping out!🤔👏👍
Stuff like this is what I love, you dont see it too often here in America but it's beautiful when you do. I love my local family grocery store because of the spirit it provides and I hope the best for this family. I'd love to be able to shop there
Hey Paolo, I love your videos! A topic I was thinking about (although may or may not work for a 'day in the life of' video) is how left-handed people get along in Japan. As a lefty myself, most people fail to notice just how the world is SO right-handed oriented. But with Japan and its traditions, conformity, and especially the writing style (which almost requires you to be right-handed to get the strokes correct), it is just something I'd be fascinated to see.
This is heartwarming and inspiring to see. It's been a while since I've enjoyed one of your productions this much. Good work!
Fun Video, What a Wonderful Hardworking Family. That Yakisoba looked so Good.
I have really miss your videos❤. I really watching them more than 1 time. Because its so comfy to watch them
Thanks for the great video, Paolo, and hope you and your lovely family have a wonderful New Years break together
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO. So much nostalgia as an Asian kid growing up and helping out at my family's business.
I feel like you could make an anime out of the life of this family. So cute!
It was great to see all family working to gather Japanese people are the best so polite ,respectful and hardworking.Thank you
I've watched all ur day in the life's and I love them ❤❤
I love this! Such a candid look into a small business and the family behind it. It's so nice the great grandchildren want to help, they certainly need all those hands. It looks like exhausting work but their reward is the connection to the community and to their family members. This was wonderful, thank you for making this!
We have lost so many of these kinds of places to Wal Mart and other mega chains. Neighborhoods have lost their sense of community because of it. I currently live a very small town in TN. We still have a small grocery and many of the workers have been here for decades. But it keeps getting harder for them to stay open.
How many Dollar Generals do you have near your town in TN?
Such a heart warming family and business. Very inspiring