A Japanese Master Craftsman Taught Me To Make Senko Hanabi Fireworks

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Reminder to read the video description because I put a bunch of links in there you should check out! I hope you enjoy this video. It was a long time in the making, and a conclusion to possibly the longest running project I've shown on this channel. I've been trying to learn how to make senko hanabi since I was a teenager. I hope this video helps more people have as much appreciation for them as I do. Well, maybe I shouldn't wish a 15 year obsession on unsuspecting viewers, but some measure of appreciation anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@deepovertone]

Man, I'm sorry I never got around to sending you some of these as I had offered. BUT, it seems it worked out better than if I had. Maybe you'd have never gotten to go to Japan and learn from a master.Again, I apologize that I never got around to it. Life happened pretty quickly and some things got forgotten. Thanks for making such an awesome video!

[@TonyOnekaNobY]

That is really interesting and inspiring, to see a tradition continued with so much dedication and sincerity. I have always wanted to take a trip to Japan and this sort of experience looks very well worth the time. My cousin and I planned to go eat a bunch of different foods out there but, he got married and settled down. I’ve sort of settled down my self with creative hobbies though. Thanks to you and Mr. Tsutsui for sharing this rare gem. It was honestly a beautiful and enlightening thing to see and I felt genuinely privileged to see it, even from here. Also, Tab For A Cause seems like a pretty great thing to share with some of my friends as well. I’ll be sure to spread the word around for it. 🎊🥢 Happy belated new year! 🥢🎊

[@JeskaDax]

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.

[@fartsniffa57]

Maybe don’t use the 360 camera anymore 😬

[@biggo4637]

thanks, this video is really relaxing and fair ( i didn't even know these fireworks exits >_>).

[@boomerremover352]

"1 of only 2 remaining craftsman" Hearing that hurts my heart. This craft is amazing

[@babulsantai]

Fabrication or industry ... killeds craftmans

[@PyroNikPyro]

@@babulsantai Firework is one of the last crafts that is most of the time handmade, also the chinese cheap firework is most of the time handmade.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Well after this video hopefully a few will pick up this craft

[@PL4GU3d]

Pyro Nik it’s pretty difficult to produce any pyrotechnics by machines due to their dangerous high explosive nature, so it’s safest to be made by hand which increases cost and time to make.

[@ClokworkGremlin]

Countless traditional crafts in Japan are slowly dying out. It's very tragic.

[@tonyroberts5456]

I am half Japanese and would spend my summers with my cousins playing with senko hanabi in Tsuchiura, Japan. This was more than educational, it was so nostalgic that it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for preserving this art form by sharing it with the world. My town in Japan hosts the largest fireworks competition (between fireworks producers) in the country. I love all of your videos, but this one especially touched me. Mahalo nui!

[@sklyrovka]

Same but Osaka. Happy to see there are people out there with the same experience as me.

[@もんち-f6b]

日本の文化、線香花火にこんなにも情熱を注いでくださりありがとうございます！ 今ベンさんが筒井さんと一緒にテレビに映ってました！ その熱意にとても感動し、嬉しくなりました！ どうもありがとう！ Thank you for your passion for Japanese culture and sparklers! Ben is now on TV with Tsutsui! I was very impressed by the enthusiasm and I was happy! Thank you very much!

[@森内信幸-f2q]

ベンさんの過去動画 見ました？20〜30万回から400万500万回ってバズってる動画あるんですが どこに違いあるのかわかります？私にはわからない〜何を話してるかもわからない〜(笑)

[@hal9197]

I am writing a message with a Google translation. I'm sorry if I made a mistake. Today, TV show that you are learning how to make a sparkler in Japan was aired again. Thank you for telling the world about Japan's beautiful tradition. Please come to Japan with your wife next time. 🇯🇵🎇🎆

[@Asdayasman]

日本語でいい、Googleほんやくは下手すぎる。 Harumiさんの気持ちは。。。えと "appreciated", 日本語でも、央語でも。

[@marceloguedes5855]

Wholesome

[@lesallison9047]

👌👍❤🇬🇧

[@mustakrakish]

This was an amazing video! I recently saw this kind of firework on K-on! And I was wondering the story behind it

[@Bob-hh8rp]

@@marceloguedes5855 true

[@SlapHappy]

I'll be honest. For the first few seconds i was like wow that is the most unsatisfying 'firework' ever. Just burning a bit of gunpowder for a few seconds. And then it started

[@combativeThinker]

I think there’s a lesson to be learned there.

[@H3wastooshort]

@Troll username checks out

[@Michael_______]

I want a few of them

[@shotasdg3679]

Your episode is broadcasted today on Japanese TV. I really appreciate that you introduce our Japanese culture!!!! ありがとう！😄

[@Tetratronic]

This is, without exaggeration, one of the best videos on KZbin. There's so much information packed into this, so well produced, very respectful of another country's culture, shines the light on some obscure history that people would never ever have a chance to hear. This single video is better than some entire channels combined.

[@agoney535]

I am Japanese. Mr.Ben was being introduced on TV right now! Ben's Senkou Hanabi was really beautiful! I respect you!

[@Asdayasman]

央語ペラペラしてね！

[@rinabrown-ono3378]

Hey! I just saw a show the Japanese TV show that you were in. I’m from Japan and I’m thankful for people who willingly learn the culture and show the world like the way you do. I hope I would be able to enjoy your Senko Hanabi in US in the near future.

[@summer5801]

今日のテレビ番組を見て来た者です！ これまで当たり前のように触れていた線香花火。こんなに繊細で美しい芸術品なんだということを改めて気づくことが出来ました。 今年は友達と集まって花火大会！とは行かないかも知れないけど、お家で家族と線香花火がしたいなという気持ちになりました☺️ありがとうベンさん！！ 世界中の皆さんに日本の美しい文化が知れ渡りますように…✨

[@Asdayasman]

海外ニキから、ありがとう。

[@cntnder]

Such a detailed process and an elegant result. I have never seen these types of fireworks before. Thanks for sharing this with us. I may have to try this myself.

[@ShobhitVashistha]

This was very therapeutic, I lost myself in the soothing visuals and commentary, 15 mins went flying by

[@DoodieSmoothie]

Same, 2 minutes through i grabbed my vape, put on full screen and leaned back in my chair xD

[@kルイ-f5j]

I was moved by Bensan's enthusiasm and passion for Senkouhanabi🎆 Bensan's eyes, like learning how to make a senkouhanabi,looked like beautiful fireworks. Thank you for your love of Japanese culture🤗

[@combativeThinker]

kルイ What a beautiful comment; actually made me misty eyed :’)

[@柚李-w9v]

英語が出来ないので日本語で失礼致します🙇‍♀️ 日本の文化に興味を示さない日本人が多くなっている中、こうして愛を持って日本の文化を学んでくれる外国の方がいらっしゃることに感動する。 私は日本が好きだし、日本の文化も好きだから日本の魅力をこうして世界に発信してもらえて本当に嬉しい！

[@Duplicitousthoughtformentity]

What is it about the relics of Japan’s history that are so fascinating? Is it the unique nature of the craftsmanship, or perhaps the different array of natural resources that were available? Is it something in the philosophy of design that makes these traditions feel so viscerally wonderful? Or is it just that Japan is cool, plain and simple?

[@61lastchild]

They do them with respect and with consciousness. Its about the doing and the results. Unlike in the West where its about making quantity to flood a market.

[@tigerheaddude]

All of the above

[@ferretappreciator]

@C Adkins it's sad they are willingly letting them die

[@irinachua6128]

It makes me really happy to see ancient art like this preserved and shared by people who aren't even intimately affiliated with the culture it comes from. Art like this is worth creating, seeing, and sharing. Videos like this help them survive and even if the art dies out, it can be revived from techniques preserved in formats like these. Your video was really beautifully and lovingly made; thank you for sharing this!

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

What a beautiful and respectful way to bring cultures together, sharing something that has been nearly lost to time. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@David-if2hj]

Aaaaaaannnnnd he's back, and lunar New year's celebrations are still going on, so perfect timing

[@あられ-z1n]

日本のテレビ放送でベンさんをみました。線香花火に対する情熱がとても感じられて日本人としてとても嬉しかったです！アメリカにも線香花火をひろめてください。これからも頑張ってください！

[@1978nagare]

私もTV見てKZbinを探してきた。ベンさんを尊敬します。

[@TheGreatSawyer1]

I've been living in Japan for almost 3 years and this is the first time I've seen proper senko hanabi. I'll be sure to check out the guy's shop if I visit his prefecture!

[@TechIngredients]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I have to do this...thanks!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Let me know how it goes!

[@dowdayjing8442]

You both make wonderful and informational content. Thanks for putting in all the hard work that makes it possible. It's truly appreciated!

[@BetterDeadThanRed99]

Woh, didn't expect to see you here! ...but then again... you are a classy pyromaniac 👌 haha

[@Kinnikinnick]

Hmm, it's been almost a year, guess got to look through your videos now?

[@jasonmead8475]

The dedication here is remarkable.

[@electronkaleidoscope5860]

*comment to show the algorithm that this is, in fact, a good video*

[@chaosmage0394]

It worked it was recommended to me

[@pepitheman4life]

IT is

[@Efferheim]

Comment to reinforce previous comments.

[@adishnu]

True facts 👌👌👌

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Ok

[@Advoko]

A very informative, relaxing and inspiring video for me! Ben, this is amazing you went to Japan to learn the Sekno Hanabi making technique in details!

[@AwsomePicklez]

Let good people watch good videos!!

[@Michael_______]

Oh hey there

[@yosikawayosikuni]

先程、テレビで拝見いたしました。 恥ずかしながら、私の住む福岡県にこのような素晴らしい職人さんがいることを存じませんでした。 Benさんのおかげで知ることができました。 ありがとうございました！

[@sake-hx6wg]

日本のテレビ番組を見てきました 私も国産の手持ち花火が大好きです ベンさんの線香花火愛にとても感動しました 進化した線香花火には物語が感じられ 持つ角度もちゃんと45度になってて 見ていて嬉しくなりました 残念ながら現在日本の手持ち花火の国産シェア率はとても低いのですが ベンさんをきっかけに我々日本人も国産の手持ち花火が見直す人が増えると思います ありがとうございました

[@amano_niroku]

The hidden recipe that Mr. Tsutsui taught me is Mr. Tsutsui's soul. You are a disciple of Mr. Tsutsui. Do not give anyone a recipe except what you acknowledge! Miyama City is your second home! Please come to Miyama City anytime!

[@hardanalljr.3138]

Why not share this art with the world so that it doesn't die out like many Chinese traditions do

[@ahmadhamada1641]

@Keshuel actually I disagree with you , I think people should know that there support or lack of is putting beautiful traditions on the edge , I can't blame him for demanding the recognition he deserves

[@OldJoeCurwen]

@@ahmadhamada1641 This would seem to be a truly thorny dilemma.

[@dsdy1205]

@Keshuel There's a sort of balance to these things. You don't want dispassionate disciples mass producing inferior copies, but you also have to ensure the art is passed on. I suppose in this case the dedication required for the level of quality we're talking about here necessitates a much stricter requirement on the "worthiness" of the apprentice

[@revimfadli4666]

@Keshuel good thing we have another 'secret' in this era, aka machine learning/optimization algorithms to help figure out the ratios

[@ykoji5567]

ベンさんすごいです！ 日本のテレビを見て探しました！ 今後も日本の花火を世界に沢山広めてください！

[@vistliplove1496]

ニッポン行きたい人応援団観ました！ I'm rooting for you

[@dallinhughes4303]

I love hearing about craftsmen who dedicate their craft to teaching people about concepts that are fundamental to other lines of work as well. Physics, chemistry, etc.

[@johnhutchinson5398]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on these type of Japanese sparklers. I’ve tried to repucate them over the years and come close but now I see my mistakes. It’s all in the rolling. Thanks for the work and being able too share with us.

[@eugenetswong]

Sir, I'm 46, and am probably older than you, but I look up to you so much. I believe that you have reached the sweet spot of peak celebrity and peak learning, when you were invited to Japan to learn from a master craftsman, what could be considered an ancient art. I have to admit, that when I saw the thumbnail, I thought that you were just a reckless young adult, who wanted to burn art for the thrill of it. Now that I see how it all works, I believe that you did it the value of things that might be introspective and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and recipe with us.

[@andreaquadrati]

Was about time you managed to perfect this project. I don't even wanna know how many times you tried to pinpoint that recipe, and look at it now, you did it. I bet it felt wonderful as soon as the first one was perfected

[@xenonram]

You say this like you have known how long he's been trying. I've never seen him mention this before.

[@andreaquadrati]

@@xenonram his video about Senko Hanabi of two years ago. He mentions 10+ years of trials, plus, HIS OWN COMMENT right in this video. Maybe , mext time, pay more attention before trying to look smart, alright?

[@ruolbu]

@@andreaquadrati Dude, dont act so agressive. That poster probably only asked so that you would tell them, not to knock you.

[@WildfoxFabrication]

I want to like this comment but its at 69 likes

[@quoththeraven5631]

@@ruolbu I thought it was an overly appropriate reply.

[@shogosonne5780]

I just have watched TV program about you today now, I'm really impressed at your passion and actual effort you have engaged for Senko hanabi. Even I am a Japanese, I just knew at age of 26....🙄 I should find my passion like you showed us. Thx.

[@combativeThinker]

Reclaim your culture, for the future of Japan and Japanese people everywhere. It’s all up to you youngsters, now.

[@A.J.Collins]

I love the subtlety of those fireworks. Usually when I think of fireworks I imagine something loud and gregarious. The items you show in this video are quiet and demand close attention. Thank you for sharing this with us. God's peace to you and your family.

[@piccoloblue6834]

Ever since I first saw this video I have been trying to make these amazing sparklers. I’ve had so much fun. Unfortunately for me my sparklers go through all four stages in about 10 seconds if I’m lucky. But thanks NightHawk for sharing your hard work and educating everyone who watches this video.

[@akashmukherjee2405]

Trust me brother, the background music, the hanabi sparkler and the deep background vocal and a cup of coffee... that's what is known as peace... 😌

[@dra6o0n]

The Japanese uses sticks of sparklers in festive seasons and spends their time watching the sparklers go off. Anime that shows those occasion treats those times as special because people gather around the sparklers.

[@landenwilliams3936]

Amen sir

[@quicksilver3431]

*"Genius without selfishness"* *Dude, I love your work. big fan* ✋

[@thoga2120]

The algorithm is showing me this 6 months to late. I really hope this video spreads more because these things are fcking beautiful.

[@justgowiththeflow7507]

The essence of Japan put into a sparkler. Perfection till the end

[@andreschoen9180]

This video reveals more about your values & character traits you hold in highest esteemed. It also shows how dedicated you are to mastering a rare & potentially dying skill. The best part for me was the time lapse burning at the end of the video. I watched in amazement & awe. As each state finished right on the color change. Including the last stage extinguishing just as the last bit of blue burnt away. I suspect you were tickled pink & deeply satisfied when you reached this milestone moment. After countless days, months & years. Perfecting your craft. Well done that was a beautiful thing. Reminded me of the cut rose & a Samurai's quest to find the man who cut it. Because he could tell he was a master swordsman & the sword used was the best he had seen & sharpened by the best quality wet stone. Thank you once again. Andre'

[@brianscott2089]

So glad my man's got to finally make these things, I know he's being trying for years.

[@BLeachRoX4eVa]

That last bit at the end of the video has a happy yet sad feel to it. Such a simple looking piece of art, so beautiful as it slowly burns and fades away.. Thanks for doing this and congrats on finally reaching the end 15 year journey~

[@jamesbrady247]

I currently live in Yokosuka. I will be ordering a box from Tsutsui Tokimasa all thanks to your video. Thanks for the great videos! Keep up the hard work!

[@__www__ww_w]

今日、「世界！ニッポン行きたい人応援団」でベンさんと筒井さんの映像を見ました！ 線香花火作り頑張ってください！ 日本に興味持ってくれてありがとう😊 Today, I watched a video of Mr. Ben and Mr. Tsutsui in "World! People who want to go to Japan!" Do your best to make a sparkler! Thank you for your interest in Japan 😊

[@ponyou1572]

Please continue to have an inquiry Thank you for spreading Japanese culture 日本に行きたい人応援団から 来た人 ↓

[@crazyaftergames]

The way you so meticulously conveyed what you learned from the craftsman into this video was amazing. I like how you also included some background. Keep up the great work!

[@petersvideofile]

I've lived in Japan for 15 years and never understood what precisely they were about having held them incorrectly in the past. You've given me a much deeper appreciation for them!

[@andrebartels1690]

10:33 the expression in your face, fantastic. You look like your dream has come true 👍 I like the respect for that art and craft that you show. You sow the seeds for wonder, understanding, admiration and friendship. Thank you.

[@takopon1227]

Hello from Japan. I knew you from a Japanese TV show. I am moved and proud of how enthusiastically you love senko hanabi. Would be amazing you spread the Japanese tradition across the US! Thanks to the wonderful video! :)

[@hosdhd1045]

初めまして！ᴛᴠで見ました！一生懸命に線香花火を学んでる姿がとてもよかったです！これからも日本の文化を伝えて下さい^^*そして、日本の文化に興味をもって頂いて本当に嬉しいです！頑張って下さ！応援してます^^*

[@M.r..R.i.c.e.]

"You've probably seen lamp black before, if you've ever run a spoon through a candle flame" Hmmmmmm

[@thatguysson8241]

Ha, heroine

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Lmao

[@callum1651]

I have quite a collection of black spoons

[@billybull7419]

Hahaha

[@OldJoeCurwen]

For this you need the exact ingredient, though, made from pine.

[@RobKinneySouthpaw]

Compared waving and flailing to other sparklers or steel wool on a rope, this is a polar opposite experience. A meditation in fire.

[@kenshi5924]

テレビ番組で拝見しました！筒井さん技をしっかり習得しているのにビックリしました！ 筒井さんも今日100点と言ってましたよ😊

[@FGSX]

僕もみましたー！ こんなに日本の線香花火に熱意をもって取り組んでもらえるのは日本人として凄く嬉しいですよね。 今後も花火や日本の文化に興味をもってくれる方が増えると嬉しいです。

[@てふてふかなかな]

みましたー！そして、チャンネルとうろくしました！ すばらしい！excellent！ 人柄もすばらしい方ですね！٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

[@黒い犯人ならぬ白い犯人ゆって]

見たよー

[@bzbrother2010]

テレビで見ました。ベンさんの線香花火に対する真剣さは本物ですね。

[@andressamurarisudre3616]

This is one of the very rare occasions when a video sponsor interested me. And did so enough that I'm actually going to download the extension. This sounds like a great cause that is legitimately trying to do some good. Thank you for bringing it to people's attention and thank you for asking for a smaller pay, that was something not many people would have done.

[@onebackzach]

I love the format of you learning new things, especially from people who are highly skilled. The simple, linear style of your videos are also easy to follow and the production quality is always phenomenal. I love how you manage to make stuff that is relatively complex very digestible and enjoyable to watch

[@トラ舎]

今日テレビ番組で拝見させていただきました！ベンさんの線香花火の熱意が凄くて嬉しいです！ 今コロナウイルスで大変だとは思いますが...ベンさんの線香花火でアメリカに元気を広げてください：） 日本から応援してます「Fight!」

[@graysonk6695]

I was in late elementary school or maybe middle school when you made a video on making hydrogen gas, and of course I had to try it. I simplified the process a bit to do the experiment with what I had available, and of course it didn't work out tooooo well, but it did work! I've been watching your videos ever since. This video is another of many that I will save. I will 100% try to get a handle on making these myself someday, perhaps to show any kids who appear in my family, to help inspire them to enjoy science as you've done for me. The story behind these fireworks is great as well. Thank you for your content sir, you have NEVER let me down!

[@ゴジラの放送室]

線香花火は数々のおもちゃ花火より格段に美しくそして華やか。 この花火の魅力を世界中の人々に伝承して下さい！ テレビ東京の世界！ニッポン行きたい人応援団で拝見しました。 新型コロナウイルスが収束してNightHawkInLightさんが一刻でも早く 来日されることを願います。

[@ししか]

テレビを見て来ました これからも頑張ってください！

[@Munden]

Moses always looks so happy and healthy

[@tosiakichono]

子供は線香花火に宇宙を見て、大人は線香花火に人生を見ます。 さて、あなたは何が見えますか？ Children see the universe with sparklers, and adults see life with sparklers. What do you see？

[@森内信幸-f2q]

詩人か？

[@tosiakichono]

@@森内信幸-f2q てへぺろ(笑)

[@combativeThinker]

The sparks represent the infinite possibilities branching out from each choice we make in life.

[@アカリンスキー]

🇯🇵FROM JAPAN!!! 🇯🇵べんさんが出演していたテレビ番組を見ました！日本の文化を好きになってくれてありがとう、そして日本文化の美しさと尊さを再確認させてくれてありがとう！！またコロナが治まって、旅行ができるような世界になったら日本にいらしてください😊🎆

[@masujun1002]

I just watched your featured program on Japanese TV. It was very nice. Fireworks are a Japanese tradition. I was a Japanese, and I had tears. Please come back to Japan someday. The heart of the fireworks is washed. The sparks scattered in a short time. In Japan

[@evolvedmonkeys9863]

Senko-hanabi is one of the most popular fire-flower style in Japan, I’m so glad that you make this culture more famous not only in your country but also all over the world! Your active attitude and passion to hanabi moved my mind, big respect from Japan :-) (sorry for my poor English sills)

[@CoalCoalJames]

That is the mother of all tricks, I was thinking what the heck is this basic firework right when he said "you would think it stops here". Not many things blow me away these days and that did it in a few seconds of something that was deceptively simple & complex at the same time. I also now realize I've seen them before in films, but had no idea what they where.

[@kenhukushi1637]

When I was a child in Japan I only knew the stick type senko hanabi, as they were more popular in the western part of the country. I learned of the paper type from tv later in life.

[@vince086]

That was really interesting. I had seen these fireworks a few times in anime but never knew what they were.

[@isaiahavant6733]

He is an honest man... he doesnt care about the way he does it or how secret or anything... he just wants to preserve the art... respect

[@joetheman74]

This is now one of my favorite videos on KZbin. The care in which you have taken to shed light on this ancient craft and the respect you have shown to this craftsman and his dying art form are inspiring. Well done.

[@deoxyplasmic]

This was very satisfying to watch, very relaxing. The planning, persistence, passion, and production values that went into this is truly a treat to see. Thank you.

[@michaelmaldonado7903]

Man. This process is insane. I have been around since the very beginning of the channel and I don't think I've seen anything so simple but so complex. Keep up the great work dude! Always love to see what you put out

[@ビーチピーチ]

今テレビを見てこちらの動画拝見しました。 線香花火の魅力が凄く伝わってきました！

[@fujifuji9566]

TVみました。 素敵な映像に感動👍 応援してます😊

[@user-dd4he8fs8y]

今、日本のテレビの再放送で番組を観ましたよー！ベンさんの動画はテレビで見られなかった様子も分かりますね。そしてこの動画は見入ってしまうくらい編集も良くて癒される〜新たな花火の魅力が知れました。

[@Heihachiro504]

Thank you for sharing your obsession and experience. There are things worth preserving in our collective memory and this is one of them. A persistently passionate master craftsperson of a dying art/trade sharing in person said art/trade.

[@carpeinferi]

The beautiful delicacy of these are at the opposite end of the spectrum from the pyrotechnics I'm normally working with. Its a shame that these are not more common and known about.

[@supergeek1418]

A haiku to senko hanabi and Tsutsui Tokimasa: Elegance in fire; Tsutsui Tokimasa's Senko hanabi. Thank you for a video that was both educational and a balm to the soul.

[@蛙商事〆お茶係]

Thank you for loving Japan so that everyone can smile with your fireworks

[@PortRhouse]

I was led to this video by some odd coincidences and curiosity browsing late at night, and I’m so glad I was. This was beautiful and inspiring to behold. Your appreciation and respect for this craft that I am only just learning of is infectious and obvious in your presentation. Seeing masters like Mr. Tsutsui work brings me so much wonder and serenity. His life and his art seem so inextricably linked that they are practically indistinguishable from one another.

[@11xaaron]

That has got to be one of the best sponsorship ads I have heard of. I will be checking it out very soon for sure

[@TheLiasas]

At first just after he lit the 1st one i was like "Thaaaaaats it? MEHHHHH". OH GOD, HOW WRONG WAS I. This is the most beautiful firework I've ever seen. Would watch 20hrs straight of you showcasing EVERYTHING he has to offer. Those fancy ones looked so cool

[@hughjanus2252]

I love these videos man, been watching your channel for about 8 years, and ive made several of the things you show on your channel, whether it was for science fairs when i was in school or just something to do with spare time. Keep up the amazing content

[@micropyro7470]

I've made about a hundred of these by now and I must agree that rolling technique is paramount to a high quality performing senko hanabi. Working on extending the more active period of the sparkler. I can't call it senko hanabi because I am changing it into something else now. I have actually had some sucess on a two stage one where it looks like it was reborn after a die down period. Very difficult to achieve reliably but having lots of fun. Thanks again for making the video that has captured me so.

[@BloodbrewBloodletter]

At 7:39 in this video I tried to put myself in your shoes at that moment; Learning from a Japanese Master, trying to not let the excitement ruin the instructions from the Master Craftsman; Attempting to fire EVERY neuron in my memory, to retain EVERY last detail and I have to say you must have been absolutely EXHAUSTED after that and loved every second of it. Oddly, the focus you had to watch and learn at the 7:39 moment IS the exact 'level' of focus of the Master (just without the confidence, knowledge or skill). A student just normally only becomes aware of it after 30+ years and exhaustion is forged into endurance and tension melts to technique but I wouldn't be able to hold it in my mind from the inner-geek-out, had I been there. If I am 100% honest with myself, I felt a little unworthy watching this because it is pure. Even if you rewatch at 7:39 and look at the 'work SPACE' and format of the shop and of the store!!! What do you see? Simple, elegant, maybe even peace, if you are one searching for it, it can clearly be seen here. So much unseen effort honed, perfected and passed down, all with the intended purpose to 'spark' joy in the heart of one person for all of a few seconds of someone you will probably never meet and that IS Japanese heritage in a nutshell. Somehow, the failure of 1,000 fireworks before you have even a labeled (passable) item and a month of effort for that 1 possibility of a success seems like "too much". The good news is that you are already doing it and it is called life, you are gonna fail 1000+ times before even the possibility for success is even possible, so start rolling today and success could be yours tomorrow. The footage at 0:47 needs it's own video imo, I don't think you fully realize you have an eye for peaceful and zen shots; if looped and posted, people would check it out. Set to music or frequency and that would be two other types of videos found and popular on KZbin. The difference is, yours are shot with actual intent on peace and are actually great shots where as the others are trying to meet consumer demand for that content and are wildly missing the mark. Lastly, making and sharing this video with us is your Senko Hanabi Firework. Your videos last up to 15+ minutes, take a long time to make, check and edit, all with the intent of someone who truly wants to master a pursuit (path). You probably 'rolled out' your videos one way at first and then later, after some time, you 'rolled out' new videos better than the last ones. The only lesson I was able to walk away from after having put myself in your shoes on this day was: knowing a discernable difference between ignorance and stupidity. Trying not to ask stupid questions and keeping in mind I am only ignorant today and NOT for a lifetime, that can be overcome, if I am so willing to put in the effort. You are definitely iron, Brother and I feel sharper today having seen this, thank you.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Thanks for your encouraging words!

[@merlinmagnus873]

I see what you mean about the quality affecting its performance. I watch a lot of anime (Japanese cartoons) and that type of firework shows up quite often. The molten ball on the ones shown invariably falls off long before it reaches the top which tells me that the artists that draw them assumed that's just what happens. This has become so common that it's even used as a metaphorical omen for an unexpected parting or death.

[@dra6o0n]

Its used for romance as well.

[@combativeThinker]

Nihilism, corrupting everything with the erosion of tradition.

[@pyro1596]

That was really cool. I'm actually here in Japan so I'll get some as a souvenir

[@SnowblindOtter]

As an American who learned to carve my own Gago-in and Mitome-in to appreciate an Asian cultural tradition in signing my art, seeing that this art is dying depresses the hell out of me. I have GOT to learn how to do this, as an artist for art's sake.

[@SnowblindOtter]

@Bootsandcats Not even in your wettest dreams, virgin.

[@yosiyosiyosi]

I watched TV in Japan! I was moved by Ben's enthusiasm! Thank you very much!

[@andrewmagee1666]

Thankyou for your videos. My 8 year old daughter is also a fan. We have been watching your videos for about three years now. She loves science as so i. The storm glass was one of our favorites! Thank you again!! Your work is beautiful

[@Fireworker2K]

15 years is an impressive number. That over 3 quarters of my lifetime. Respect for that, I love your effort and determination for doing things right rather than quick.

[@unlokia]

You understand that he hasn't been swearing over this for every single one of his waking hours, seven days a week for fifteen years, I hope?

[@Fireworker2K]

@@unlokia You understand that he kept working on his skills over 1½ decades? And it's not even a super common topic like playing an instrument or doing a sport. As you might know from my username I'm quite interested in fireworks and I appreciate everyone that's willing to put in the time and effort to master such a rare art.

[@biiimoo]

This is a quality video with very interesting and rare content. This deserves to have at least a million views or be on trending.

[@bouzuteruteru5608]

I am watching Japanese TV program “I want to Japan”. I’m so proud of Japanese fireworks and also was moved by your passion!!! Thank you for telling us how Japanese fireworks are wonderful✨🎇.

[@bouzuteruteru5608]

I wnat to go to Japan!!😓😓

[@shortkingsage313]

You've been doing diy craft type videos for so long man. Never stop doing what makes you happy, you'll take off again soon I know it. Been here for years now and the quality of the videos have never diminished.

[@simonh7488]

People like you keep our attachment to history and real craftsmanship. I thank you

[@FRUTYDUDE]

Seeing the level of craftsmanship that goes into this each of these fireworks literally brought tears to my eyes. It's absolutely incredible that there are individuals keeping their craft alive such as this, with the highest attention to quality and detail; especially in a world plagued by careless cheap products. Truly beautiful to watch. Thank you sincerely for this video.

[@justarandomguy1541]

Yoimiya just dropped and this was there in my recommendation

[@harrietjameson]

so im not the only one?

[@sleep-isnt-my-forta752]

Same

[@jcmilleker5449]

Beautifully made video. I'd love to see a video on trying to re-create the incense sticks, they're phenomenal!

[@ボーズ_a]

テレビ東京でやっていたので来ました！ 線香花火、良いですよね！

[@kempossibleprivateinvestig9998]

The video itself is a work of art. What an honor to be asked to visit a master craftsman! So much signifigance in every detail... Thank you for sharing this with us!