A Japanese Master Craftsman Taught Me To Make Senko Hanabi Fireworks

In this video I visit the fireworks company Tsutsui Tokimasa, and learn how to make traditional senko hanabi fireworks. Visit my sponsor Tab For A Cause and support charities with every tab you open! tab.gladly.io/nighthawk/
Ryota Tsutsui and his wife Kyoko were incredibly welcoming to me as I visited their fireworks factory to learn about senko hanabi. They have dedicated their lives to preserving these fireworks and uplifting their community in ways far deeper than I expected. Much of my time there I was unable to capture my own camera footage, as I had a job to do being filmed for Japanese TV. To make up for the lack of context I was able to show in this video I highly recommend watching this short documentary to see more behind the scenes of this amazing company and family: • Senko Hanabi
Here is a link to the Tsutsui Tokimasa website: tsutsuitokimasa.jp/item
If you would like a laugh, here is my earlier video about how to make senko hanabi from before I knew better: • How To Make Senko Hana...
If you enjoy these videos consider supporting my channel on Patreon: / nighthawkprojects
A special thanks to my top patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann & TheBackyardScientist!
-Ben

[@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

[@pl4gu3gaming59]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@shotasdg3679]

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

[@user-sb7ni3pz9q]

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!

[@user-zy4bf9xi8m]

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)

[@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！

[@electronkaleidoscope5860]

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

[@chaosmage0394]

It worked it was recommended to me

[@santiagopaz6507]

IT is

[@Efferheim]

Comment to reinforce previous comments.

[@adishnu]

True facts 👌👌👌

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Ok

[@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

[@randomvideoboy1]

Not trying to hate or offend you but this kind of way of thinking is why traditions die. You can’t really blame anyone if your craft dies out when you are waiting for “worthy” people to come and learn your craft.

[@ahmadhamada1641]

@@randomvideoboy1 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]

@@randomvideoboy1 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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@user-so7vb8sr5c]

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 :’)

[@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.

[@user-nt6zf7wf9c]

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！

[@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。

[@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.

[@David-if2hj]

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

[@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！

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@__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 😊

[@thoga2120]

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

[@MyDustyPickles]

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.

[@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 ↓

[@user-kh6rj2rq5t]

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。

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@vistliplove1496]

ニッポン行きたい人応援団観ました！ I'm rooting for you

[@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.

[@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.

[@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！

[@user-ie5qj5ed3b]

テレビを見て来ました これからも頑張ってください！

[@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

[@user-hu4mw4rx1m]

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!」

[@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.

[@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。

[@user-gl6lq6xk8v]

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

[@user-yt4ly3ui2m]

見たよー

[@user-qc2qy7xp9h]

🇯🇵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😊🎆

[@quicksilver3431]

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

[@justgowiththeflow7507]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@brianscott2089]

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

[@Munden]

Moses always looks so happy and healthy

[@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。

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@nakakazu-mi6zu]

日本🇯🇵のTV📺から来ました🚗 良いね👍😊

[@Asdayasman]

なんか、えもじは草 コメントありがとう

[@RobKinneySouthpaw]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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~

[@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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-ye3nz9wd5g]

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！

[@keisukefukuda0326]

Japanese TV show brought me here nice video :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!😓😓

[@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？

[@user-zy4bf9xi8m]

詩人か？

[@tosiakichono]

@@user-zy4bf9xi8m てへぺろ(笑)

[@combativeThinker]

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

[@vince086]

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

[@WaltRBuck]

That bird is your life long best friend. That trust bond is amazing. It literally lies flat on its back vulnerable and oblivious to danger while you hold it.

[@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

[@gormauslander]

You almost had me at the first stage. I thought that was it, and was like "I want to love it, but that's frankly mundane" Wasn't prepared for to have my brain exploded

[@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.

[@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.

[@pyro1596]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@aoitayo]

先ほどテレビで拝見！ 手に入らないものは代用、応用しながら作ってる情熱すごいです！！ アメリカ版線香花火だ…！ いっそアメリカ支店作ってその技術を使って花火広げれたらいいのに…！

[@atsukorichards1675]

概して派手で質より量が好まれる所では、この手の線香花火はどう受け取られるのでしょうか？アメリカで手に入るスパークラーは大きめで火花も多く出ます。子供たちは腕をグルグル振り回したり、空中に名前を書いたりするのです。静かに持って、繊細な火花の情緒を楽しむ喜びを一人でも多くに広められると良いのですが。

[@t0fuu642]

I am too obsessed with yoimiya that even yt recommended me how to make fireworks

[@richiefearn4214]

Never realised these existed,they are wonderful to watch and the skill is precise ,great video 👍👍

[@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

[@syeah2177]

是非また日本に来て下さいね～！

[@kao611]

またぜひ日本にきてください🙂

[@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

[@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.

[@user-mz6xq3ww7m]

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

[@yosiyosiyosi]

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

[@pu3798]

小さい頃にいっぱいしたなぁ…どこにも行けない夏 線香花火片手に楽しむか

[@user-yq1xo7ui7z]

今日、｢youは何しに日本へ｣で放送されていたので観に来ました！！ 家族と線香花火しようかな😊

[@yukinko_ndanda-zunda]

ニッポンに行きたい人、ですよ

[@user-fm3zv8ss2w]

こんにちは！ベンさん。I got to know you on Japanese TV. I was very impressed.🌻

[@richardmazzara6242]

Hey, Ben.....First I started watching this video, having "stumbled" upon it, and because it looked interesting. I click off from lots of videos early if they don't hold my attention. This one was really good -- very unique subject matter, and from a legendary source, no less. Besides, I have a natural affinity for fireworks and other pyrotechnics, like for stage productions. Anyway, my next move is usually to check out the other videos on the poster's channel, which I did.....and I can honestly say your channel is the first one I have ever considered actually subscribing to. It's not that there aren't others that are good, it's just that, for me, time has become too valuable to add more "notifications" as I am already overly-bombarded with so much other stuff. But I'm going to have to make time to watch some of your other videos, as lots of them are right up my alley. Plus, that bird is so cool! Great job on these. I'm going to have to give your sponsor a good look, too. Then, after all that, I may have to make my own Senko Hanabi! It's either that, or go to Japan....which I won't be able to do this week.....lol

[@jcmilleker5449]

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

[@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

[@npc6817]

That's what I love about japan's artisan traditions, whatever they're doing they take pride in perfecting their craft no matter how insignificant, or rather they recognize that no craft is insignificant and not worth perfecting. Like, handmade traditional fireworks are a low hanging fruit but I'm sure somewhere in some rural town there's a garbage man who only cleans the streets with some ancient straw broom that's been produced like that by his family for generations, he can clean a street twice as fast as a street cleaning car and people call him "the sweeping king of (town name here)" or something.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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