About Tezuka Clock Co. Poppo, Some History

[@iddqd85]

Just found a moving eye owl clock new in the box! Finding it made me SO curious about it's history - thank you! Kanu's creations are still bringing joy in 2023. ❤️🦉

[@time4clocks]

WOW!! That is a great find!! Very nice! 🤩🤩

[@practicalfixes4039]

One of your best videos, I think Ab. Thank you for sharing.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Saleh! Hoping you are well and that peace is upon your house and loved ones. 🌷

[@practicalfixes4039]

@@time4clocks I also hope all is well with you brother. We just finished Ramadan month fast, May Allah (swt) fill our hearts with gratitude for all his blessings and favors.

[@Rbridges7]

Wow! I have a Poppo “pigeon” clock I bought at my grandfather’s estate sale. This was the cuckoo clock my mother bought through the Army BX in Germany in the early 1960’s and had it mailed to her in the US while my father & my family were in the US Army stationed in Germany. Ha! My mother always thought that was an authentic German cuckoo clock, as did I. Funny, but nice to hear the real history behind the maker. My clock is in need of repair and I will be looking for someone around the Springfield, MO area who may be able to repair it.

[@time4clocks]

Very nice back story on your Poppo clock! Thank you! Hope you will be able to find a good honest repair person. You might do a search for the NAWCC, for a Springfield chapter, who can put you in touch with someone. That is the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Happy Holidays! 😁

[@ashchbkv6965]

I was looking for a tutorial on how to remove the hour hand that seems to be clamped on with some kind of rivet on my Poppo Snoopy clock from the 80's and stumbled upon your video, didn't expect to learn about the history of this clock maker so this was a pleasant surprise, thank you for sharing!

[@time4clocks]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I'm not familiar with your clock but generally, modern clock hands are held on with a nut that unscrews to the left. An actual rivet could be a problem or it might just be a plug that pulls off. Hope you can find what you are looking for by way of help. 👍

[@ashchbkv6965]

@@time4clocks Yeah, the history definitely gave me a different perspective and made me see the value in it I didn't before. Appreciate your help, I did unscrew the nut on top and removed the minute hand with ease, but the hour hand has a different mechanism. I've decided to not risk damaging it (already broken a clip of the plastic module cover😅) and take it to someone qualified, just hope that the clock isn't too old and parts are still being made.

[@time4clocks]

@@ashchbkv6965 Knowing the prices charged for fixing clocks these days it will probably be cheaper trying to buy another one. Hour hands are usually press fit and most will lift straight off. Some will fit into a groove and have a slot on one end that can be widened a bit with a small screwdriver and then pulled off. Good luck! 😁

[@ashchbkv6965]

@@time4clocks Ok I'm gonna give it another go then I'm taking it to someone who knows what they're doing, I don't have the confidence to not break it. Thank you again! 🤗🙏

[@EmersonArtwork]

what an amazing history lesson. just wow. THANK you for this jam-packed video (more like a history teacher lecture!) and your great sentiments on life, peace etc. I’m trying to create a Japanese skin for my clock app and am now going to try to produce something that feels aligned to or is an homage to this amazing lady and her Tezuko company.

[@time4clocks]

I always admire people that have artistic ability and the creativeness to visualize their ideas like yourself, Emerson! I have an older video where I talked about clock history in Japan from the Meiji era if you are interested. Thank you for your kind words! 😸😸

[@EmersonArtwork]

Thank you - I will! You mentioned (I think?) a book about Kanu Mitsuhashi - can you share the name of that book? - I can’t find any info about her online. I’d love to read more about her life.

[@time4clocks]

@@EmersonArtwork The book was in Japanese. I do not recall the title. It was mentioned in an article I found on a Japanese website and read with the aid of google "translate the page to English" option on the browser.

[@EmersonArtwork]

@@time4clocks thank you! I found the book mention but looks like near impossible to find (online at least). By the way I see that some of their clocks use “greens leaves” for the hourly chime - is that the best most fitting song for a Tezuka homage clock or would a different Japanese song be more fitting (their national anthem?)

[@time4clocks]

@@EmersonArtwork I actually don't know about Greensleeves chime, unless it is a translated term they use, which could be anything. A chime clock would just strike a sequence of notes, a strike clock would just make a certain sound on a gong or on one or two chime rods, then a clock with a wind up music box would play a tune, so I'm at a loss what they are referring to. 😁

[@Paul-yk8bj]

Hi Ab, It amazes me how you remember all that information to be able to recite it back. Yes it's true there is a lot of ugliness in the world and a lot of beauty. If only people would stop and look around it took me a long time to realise that, i love spring when everything comes into life. I look forward to seeing you working on your clocks i know you are busy at the moment with other things in your life Stay safe and all the best

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Paul, for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! I agree with you on spring, the flowers are amazing!! There are actually so many roses this year that I could smell them in the air today. That arched trellis with the roses in the intro for this video, was what I made for mother before she became ill a few years back. They remind me of happier times and help me press on. I plan to pick some for my next video. You take care of yourself!! 😸

[@Paul-yk8bj]

@@time4clocks Hi Ab, i planted a rose bush for my wife after she sadly passed away the roses haven't come out here yet a bit early, all the best Ab

[@peterkoenen2799]

Great story!!! Thank you!!

[@time4clocks]

My pleasure! 😁

[@justmike57]

Some history isn't the best. but it is history. Glad to hear about the name Pigeon clock and the reason. Having things that give you joy is important. Not all clocks, but the clocks I have do give me joy. With the history you found gives the clock special meaning now. Again, I will be waiting patently for the next video. You do such a great job on History and working on the clocks.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Mike! I know this one was a bit long winded, whew! Editing took out most of my stumbles. 🤣🤣 Now to clean off that desk... 😸

[@fabienlamour3644]

Hi! Ab. Your great interest of Japan's clocks history makes me think you've already been living in Japan in another life.....Pretty sure. So another instructive video to bring some light in our cloudy world. Stay safe.👍👍👍👍👍 p.s. You never speak too much.😄😄😄 Love also to hear you play......

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Fabien! That's very sweet!! 🤣🤣🙏🙏

[@grinchlette]

So interesting to learn all that history! ❤. I’m thinking now your repair work will be so meaningful as you work along thinking of the family and their perseverance.

[@time4clocks]

Well, Diana, the history sometimes makes me more nervous as I work on something as I become more aware that I often don't know what the blazes I'm doing, but somehow muddle through it anyway. 🤣🤣

[@grinchlette]

@@time4clocks Ha! Fake it till you make it, as they say! 😊

[@weejohnoo]

Great video Ab, thanks for uploading. I look forward to seeing the repair, whenever you find your desk. I too often lose my desk under the detritus! Best wishes, John.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, WeeJohn! Much appreciated and you take care! 😸

[@bornfree3963]

thanks AB! interesting as always.

[@time4clocks]

Stay free, born! 😸😸

[@wernerkratzer8330]

Hello Ab, a very interesting story which you explain. Unfortunately I don't have any knowledge about these things at all, but I still find it very interesting. I wish you all the best and good luck with your work. Greetings Werner ! 👍🎶👍

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Werner! Best of luck to you also on your beautiful accordion music!! 😸🎵🎵😸

[@ErinBrown-p3l]

Hi, my family has a very unique Poppo clock purchased in Japan around 1955. We cannot find another like it or any information on it. Would you maybe have some information?

[@time4clocks]

You are welcome to send me a picture and I will try to find out what I can, but information on these clocks is limited because of the language barrier. Just go to my channel and click on ABOUT then click on EMAIL. 😸

[@OddJobFix]

Clocks tell more than time, don't they?

[@time4clocks]

Indeed they do! 🙏😸

[@mrrgstuff]

Very interesting history. I've seen similar clocks of cats where the tail also moves as the pendulum. Do you know if there is any connection? Thanks 👍😀

[@time4clocks]

The moving eye or tail wag clocks had been made for some time in the west by various companies such as Lux and Keebler so it's possible the idea was copied in Japan for their own style of clock. The entire clock industry in Japan started by copying western style clocks so a connection in that regard is entirely possible. What the Japanese were good at doing was copying something and then modifying it to their own needs and sensibilities, which often resulted in a better product. 😸

[@mrrgstuff]

@@time4clocks Thanks 😀👍

[@kadekdaniel7445]

This clock what I found is that old?

[@time4clocks]

I don't know what clock you have. 🙀

[@johnrodgers9877]

Love your vids Ab . You are such an interesting guy and have so much knowledge of history .From my experience the Citizen brand was total garbage .As I live alone ,with no pets ,all my clocks with their ticking and chiming add a bit of life to my space .When you upload a vid , totally makes my day . Thank you for what you do . John from Canada .

[@time4clocks]

Appreciate that John! I never had a Citizen clock, so I thank you for telling me that. That could account for the Poppo brand not ending well! You could always get a fish bowl. Sometimes those are nice, but changing the water can get to be a pain. When I was young I had a goldfish bowl and after the fish died, I kept the bowl because there was still a cute snail in there and I liked to watch him go up and down, up and down! Great fun for a nerd. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lowiqsavage]

Cats are the answer my friend. Always cats. 😼

[@time4clocks]

@@lowiqsavage 🙀🙀oh my! 😹😹

[@johnrodgers9877]

@@time4clocks Thanks Ab for your reply . No fish are not for me ,nor anything else I have to clean up after . I don't think a snail would turn my crank , but to each their own . My clock collection keeps me happy , and if I forget to wind one , It ain't like it died and is easy to bring back to life . I get a total kick out of your sense of humor . Take care my friend . John