How Japanese shoeshine king makes john lob super shine!

I: Philip Two
Y: We’ll see the way the no.1 specialist in the West of Japan shines shoes
I: It looks like you brush your teeth.
Y: It’s really a brand new stuff.
I: I practice, I study, and I stole experts’ techniques.
Y: Good morning. This is Kojiragu-Yanaka. Today I’m in Shibuya. I told you in the program on New Year’s day that I do a program on shoes. Today’s program is its vol.1. Lately the price of leather for shoes gets higher and the work of shoe polishing gains peoples’ attention all over again. Then I heard that a specialist in the West of Japan opened a new store in Shibuya, so pay a visit to experience his service.
S: Wow, everything changed.
Y: Yah, the whole town has changed. Totally changed.
S: Under construction everywhere!
Y: So let’s go there now. This side of town has been totally changed…Wow, Shibuya totally changed…Amazing. Lots of shops were gone. It’s been awhile since I visited this side of town, but when I was younger, I had fun times at ROOMS. This shop is a familiar one for me. UNION WORKS. It’s an old good shop. Repairing my shoes at a traditional brand. Wow, it’s a new room number. It reads “Call 111”, which used to be “001”. UNION WORKS.
Y: Good afternoon. Nice to meet you. I’m Yanaka of Forza Style.
I: Welcome to our shop. This is Iwami.
Y: I know this place just because I’ve been seeing your website. Is this shop located inside UNION WORKS?
I: No, we just succeeded its first shop, which was alive for 22 years.
Y: Succeeded? Wow!
I: We THE WAY THINGS DO does all the operation.
Y: By the way, I heard your Tokyo branch got started in January, 2019…
I: Yes, it was the 7th of January.
Y: So it’s literally a brand new. What does THE WAY THINGS DO offer?
I: Show polishing with cream, which is 1000 Yen, 2800 Yen for one week program, and express polishing on site costs 4000 Yen.
Y: So my shoes on site, please.
I: PHILIP II
Y: Yes. I’ve made up my mind to put a pair of expensive shoes on. I hope you do an outstanding job since I’ll wear them long term.
I: Sure. Thank you.
Y: I’m just wondering if you could show me special techniques of the specialist in the West of Japan
I: These shoes are ordinary ones…
Y: That’s right. You have Rose Gold as inline, also Edward Green-colored Westminster in them, Square tows named 888, I like their sexy, kinda erotic features. So I chose this color deliberately, later on I figured they also offer a silver color just in Japan upon requests… Anyway, my boss also wears the same color.
I: First, I’d take all the dust off.
Y: Just curious…Is this brush your original?
I: Yes, it’s an original one.
Y: Would you recommend house hairs brush for taking the dust off?
#shoeshine #靴磨き
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[@cmilla111]

When you think he's gonna mmmmmmm but then hits you with the haihaihai.

[@RobinDopeNL]

Ohhhhh haihai

[@HoboSmasher]

Eeeeeeh

[@Andrei-oj1jz]

lol

[@some______guy]

I love this comment.

[@BowHunt1229]

Heeyyy

[@danmack3173]

"I practice, I study, and I stole experts' techniques" Absolutely brilliant

[@carljohnson6673]

mmmmmmmmmm hai hai hai!

[@GersonHM4]

@@carljohnson6673 eeeeeh... so desu ne

[@tomasiturralde4705]

His dedication to his craft is commendable. "Copied "would be a better term instead of "stole".

[@lolkthnxbai]

It's very much in line with some Japanese apprenticeships actually, in some trades the apprentice sits next to the master and "steals" the techniques by observation.

[@tri3s4life]

Finding out this guy was into Limp Bizkit and Korn was the most unexpected thing that happened to me this week.

[@yang1471]

Exactly, and he plays bass and rides a BMX too...

[@jeffshackleford3152]

Weirdly enough I went to school with a Japanese guy that would ask anyone he met that was American " You know Kid Rock?"... The man absolutely loved Kid Rock for some reason.

[@diane9247]

I know, that was out of the blue! Definitely a guy with two sides. 😝🤘😂

[@Sills71]

In Japan the shoeshine man wears a suit and tie... I went to a doctor in the US the other day and he had on shorts... and Crocs

[@usernamemykel]

My doctor wears blue jeans.

[@liftfork]

The crocs shows that they are a professional

[@thirtyohsixer]

That’s the funniest thing I’ve read in a while. Lmfao.

[@ike7539]

😁

[@sonam6873]

Though shorts are a bit extreme. I usually see my patients in casual formal clothing but footwear… its crocs or Birkenstock for me. Much easier to move around and change shoes while going from ICU to general.

[@neilba1]

Nobody can obsess like the Japanese...

[@jefffawcett]

Lol so true. A shoe shine competition!

[@dncviorel]

I think this guy does: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6iuYY2ng51jrMk&ab_channel=ASMRshoeshineFaustoArizmendi

[@wesleysmith2934]

But did the apprentice win and why are watching this?

[@dncviorel]

@anton Ivler I think he did a terrific job on those shoes.

[@tangerinetech5300]

Ha ever been on reddit

[@Lordslothable]

Mmmmmmm haihaihaihai mmmmmmmm haihaihaihai mmmmmmm haihaihaihai OHHHHH haihaihaihai

[@furydeath]

NANI!!!!!!!

[@marleybakary6322]

lmaoooooooooooooooo ahaahaha

[@Snay1998]

U forgot the heeeeeeehhhhh

[@alexmodreanu2762]

That I think is the indicator that you are still listening to the explanation, is it not?

[@cedricrust9953]

@@alexmodreanu2762 yes, it is actually considered impolite by many in Japan if the listener were to just stay silent.

[@marta9127]

Your video proved me how prescious and unique Japanese culture is. You make every, even the simplest work interesting! Your craftsmanship in almost every area becomes an art. Your devotion to your jobs, your humble respect for it, your polite attitude towards other people is so beautifully intense! Now I understand that even shoe polishing can be a professional calling and give the sense of fullfilment! It is great that you take pride in every single detail. I respect and admire your culture of work so much. Greetings from Poland :)

[@progression_decibel]

Well said! I visited Tokyo a little over a decade ago and went to a few various neighborhoods. A truly cultural and humbling experience.. I didn't want to leave!

[@lukuscarter3563]

That young man took something that majority of everyone passed by. But he took shoe polishing and made it his own. And became professional. And showed people that their is more detail to be observed in the process. Well done sir.

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

When I lived in Tokyo, I learned that when you go to a place like Shibuya, it is very important to look around at all the building signs. You never know what you will find that just pops out. Found some amazing shops and equally amazing and interesting people in them. I really miss living there.

[@agent7763]

Base model for the shoe is about 2 grand usd, im assuming the rose gold buckle is extra. This dude stuntin on different level. Also the amount of respect from both the individuals here towards each other and the craft is outstanding.

[@turbocavalli]

80% of the united states couldn’t keep that level of respect in a normal conversation

[@bullwinklemoose8291]

@@turbocavalli While your comment is true, I don't particularly think its a bad thing either way. For example, when I spent time in Japan, by the time I was ready to come home the formality of their culture felt confining and very ummm...uncomfortable. You can't express yourself in Japan or speak your mind. Cultures are different, but neither is better or worse than the other. It's just different. Another example...many foreigners say that they don't like Americans because we're loud and that's makes them feel uncomfortable. But we're not being loud to make anyone uncomfortable, we do it because that's our culture.

[@josephjoestar5444]

I thought he said they are just common shoes he brought

[@agent7763]

@@josephjoestar5444 a commonly expensive shoe

[@chunglingsoohis10assistant70]

Just being polite on the surface. This is JARRPEN

[@Mike_Oxlong_]

“Here’s a pair of expensive shoes” “These shoes are ordinary…” That’s where I’d hang my head in shame and leave

[@maxrockatansky1271]

mmmmmm hai hai hai hai

[@Chosen1Cee]

That guy could convince me he’s an expert in whatever field he tells me he is.

[@garyhost354]

That’s Chinese for you lol

[@salty1564]

@@garyhost354 Late, but Japanese*

[@garyhost354]

@@salty1564 oh o thought Japan was in China. Sorry!

[@salty1564]

@@garyhost354 All Good, just wanted to clarify lol

[@unistudent4002]

Gary Host lmfao what??

[@luiseduardo586]

Japanese language is so fascinating. I think it reflects the perfection in the things that japanese do. it sounds so explicit and concise.

[@BowHunt1229]

MMMMMMMMM

[@mmmbilly]

Haihaihaihai

[@elfiebrupr5532]

the way he takes certain pauses just shows the level of professionalism

[@bretr7327]

These are the exact techniques I used to shine my boots in the military. This brought back so many memories.

[@catharsis77]

Came here to say this. Reminded me of boot camp, shining boots for the next day's inspection.

[@dwolfe2907]

ehhhhhhh, hai hai hai hai, AHk, so des ne... mmmm... hai hai hai hai hai

[@Aldraen]

Japan desuyo !

[@fdama]

Sigoi!!!

[@Alexandrion01]

I wanted to say this too lol

[@HodgyWOW]

Lmao I was so annoyed by this lol

[@mymusicpaws]

"Why do you reveal your top secret?" "No one can imitate our skill. That's our top secret." Love it.

[@shanke300]

Truly masterfully done. Japanese are one of the finest craftsmen.

[@ThePaulz80]

From shining black shoes to clean toilet bowl....nothing could beat Japanese determination and passion for their culture works.

[@71DaLa]

Never thought that shoe shining would be this engaging and interesting.

[@frankcrawford416]

They look purty. It's funny this guy is so dressed up and yet do manual labor. I have moved furniture for 25 years now and never thought of dressing up for it. I amagine a suit would not last long with ripped seams and all. I can't even wear a watch without destroying it. This guy did a great job on the shoes

[@cliffontheroad]

He has to blend in when making office visits, and show respect to client.

[@dabulls1g]

Wouldn’t exactly compare shoe shining/cobblers to movers and foundry workers

[@SnarkticonDM]

Can’t say anything bad about his dedication and pride in his work, that’s for sure

[@crazehare]

Loved it! for anyone wondering what shoes are those they are called the William 75, super expensive shoes 👞

[@jordanmarshall9160]

>$3000 USD circa 2021...

[@arunraj_r]

In India, this job is considered as despicable. But in Japan, this job has specialists and people respect them equally. Wow 👍🏼

[@jaehoony88]

With those finger training, I imagine his wife is a very happy lady.

[@ljplatano14]

I said the same thing lmaoooo!

[@MrSimantsatapathy]

No wonder, you so happy! 😜

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

😃🤮 What an icky comment

[@nel3425]

You damm right 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cougarhunter33]

hihihi

[@jkt652]

I like it, I always liked to wear a polished shoe, respected leathered shoe, and the art of polishing them good. But I must add though, the passion I saw in this youtube, with regard to shoes care, is inspiring, motivating and elevating. Thank you very much.

[@bakchormeeman7864]

This is just one of the reasons why I love Japanese culture.. it’s simply amazing.. and for everyone visiting japan, please read up on their social etiquette and carry yourself appropriately

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I'm never going there. I'd rather go to a beach in florida.

[@bakchormeeman7864]

@@abdullahal-shimri3091 very good. You keep doing you 👍🏻

[@subodhsharma6706]

Excellent session. The passion is clearly visible for a task a lot of men don’t consider important but from personal experience I can tell you that thus is the most important thing in life. People notice your eyes and then the shoes. In those 2 seconds they make up their mind about you. Well done and many thanks for sharing a great video.

[@theirishman088]

Some of the other conversation went like... They use to call him spit shine Tommy, make your shoes shine like mirrors. Now go get your shine box! Nice video and top notch work in all honesty.

[@gerardvinet8448]

Elegant style & great shine to boot . Worthy of military high grade buffing , lol ! They do it nice in Japan , women are impressed , when they can see their image , in our shoes !!!!

[@Skyrem25]

The dude's like "hai hai hai hai, ahmmm, mmm, oohoo, ahaoooaa, hai hai hai hai hai, mhhmmm ah, deeee, mmmmmm" could go all day long

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

To watch a craftsman at work is okay, to watch a master craftsman at work is an honour and something to cherish.

[@josh33172]

Crazy, I use to use a very similar technique polishing my combat boots. The biggest difference is the quality of the leather, the quality of the product and the environment the boots got subjected to especially in Western Europe. It would take me at least 40min per boot. I still polish my shoes. I have 4 pairs of boots and every week they would be a mirror finish at the start of every week. 1 pair only required a touch up since they were my "dress" boots.

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Until you witness what it takes to achieve this goal; one would never truly appreciate the results and treat their footwear with more respect

[@sushimamba4281]

That was pleasurable to watch like ASMR. It gives me a nice feeling. A real performance of a kind of art, yet beautifully functional too.

[@canterburyjhiguma8387]

@ 16 minutes: "No editing, no deleting, and it's already been 50 minutes!" Having said that, I loved it all.

[@SirJonMan]

DID THIS GUY JUST BRING UP LIMP BISCUIT AFTER ALL THIS?? WHAT A LEGEND

[@mitcheys4423]

You’d be surprised Japan seems to really like rock and roll and rock music, I’ve seen some wild shows in the 90s and 2000s in Japan, the biggest bands used to love going there. Wild crowds.

[@SirJonMan]

@@mitcheys4423 it completely threw me off. Watching this relaxing visual of a man skilled with his craft and taking pride in his work in a suit. And then suddenly going " i like limp biscuit "

[@mitcheys4423]

@@SirJonMan hahahah yeah I feel you haha

[@royce45678]

One of the things I admire about the Japanese is, they tend to master something. They spend their whole lives trying for perfection.

[@jeremiah9035]

Buddy said Limp Bizkit and I nearly choked

[@BaoNguyen-ew8pj]

This is going to be a nice hobby for the weekends.

[@I.KUchiha]

Yoton: Shakugaryugan no jutsu

[@walshy2116]

I love old school things. Shave and a haircut and shoe shining etc. man I wish I was back in the 50’s I want born yet, but it looked so cool on tv.

[@alexandrasmith7682]

I absolutely LOVE the rose old custom buckles! My first husband was military - no-one got a shine on my shoes as he did! And yes, it was polishing with a cloth.

[@chrisbrickey]

I love this guy's aizuchi (hai hai hai, eeeeeeh, mmmm)! Took me awhile to get used to it but now that I'm back in the US it feels weird not to make those kinds of sounds when talking to friends, lol.

[@kattis3606]

I hate he’s strange noices

[@petebutler5139]

He's mastered his craft! Excellent Job!!

[@diane9247]

Well, that was adorable! I loved that guy's sounds and seeing the cute apprentice.😊

[@shaneskelton9625]

It’s fine how many times the shoe owner says “mmmm,” and “yes yes yes” to the shoe shiner. A culture thing for sure

[@martinquinonez1935]

AMAZING... shining without brushing, that skill

[@elfiebrupr5532]

when he said mirror i didnt expect it to look exactly like a mirror wow

[@shadow-Sun]

KZbin ..the world and all it's wonders at your beck and call . Amazing job master of polish .

[@lalkhan3039]

What a professional way ...I indeed love his profession ....

[@ThezILAI]

I dont know how I came across this video but now I wanna own a pair of dress shoes just to polish them

[@rchirinosmd]

Master at his craft! Well done!

[@romanenko123]

Es una gran oportunidad ver como cuidan con tanto esmero los zapatos, ustedes son grandiosos

[@abrahamcruz8876]

Bro por que el que lleva los zapatos no para de decir jai jai jai y ummmm?

[@apoorvsurana]

Brilliant! it was indeed a pleasure to watch.

[@Starch-Wreck]

4:13 the cow that died for the shoes states its opinion about the shoes. And 5:25 and 5:33 and 5:45 and 6:19 and 6:58 and 21:28 and 21:39

[@frankcrawford416]

Remember that the cow gave it's life for our pleasure. So to give ones life is the greatest act of love one can do.

[@llary]

Oh my God I'm in tears. 10/10 AAA+++ comment would read again.

[@TurboPepsi]

🤣

[@Sills71]

Actually, I am 100% sure that the this shoeshine guy cares more about polishing shoes than my doctor cares about my health.

[@alpha-centaury]

this is Amazing in so many levels. heeeeeeeei....

[@vyseskies]

That's an amazing inspiration for whatever you do on your life

[@joejuarez8808]

Excellent shoeshine. Ellegant shoeshine shop.

[@yourdailydoseofsalt9021]

Can't lie, I cannot help but notice the parallels between the dialogue of Pingu and this advert, listen carefully! MMMMMMmmmmm

[@Mr_Jonno]

That GoPro switch at 9:06, chefs kiss

[@CagedPaps]

Mmmmmm, hai hai hai, mmmmmm, MMMMMMMMM, heyyyyyyy, hai hai hai. -- I had no idea Japanese was such as easy language to pickup, I think I'm borderline fluent now.

[@bluepandaman]

Love this, aside from the host constantly interrupting the dudes soothing voice with “hai hai hai” and “mmmmm” every .5 seconds.

[@chunglingsoohis10assistant70]

Every 3 seconds. He felt if he did not make agreeable notices, his shoes won't get the special treatment

[@petrosfiflis]

I dont know...You try to relax and tilt at the same time ...Amazing !

[@Frederick314]

"I don't know what he's sayin but need more of this guy...n this weed". 🤤

[@poppiarlin5612]

All I can say is if that was me, I would ruin my suit. How he stays so neat is amazing!

[@KENTANG-0101]

Wow .. the shoes are even brighter than my future

[@TOGGGAA1]

It’s crazy that the shoe polisher is 50 years old. I figured him for a healthy middle age man, but to hear that he’s 50 is surprising

[@fayyazahmad7290]

i was reading the translation and could see words like 'sexy' 'erotic'... is this about shoe shining or what???

[@romrb2]

I noticed ‘cram the cream’ as well wtf

[@giusepperesponte8077]

I like the shoe shiner’s choice in glasses. Those frames would never work with my face but they’re good on him. I specially like the gold & yellow print of the frames.

[@nandoshinesasmr5214]

Great video 👍🏼🌟👞❤️

[@2pkjs1351]

Dude made shoe shining a ART and SCIENCE. Dude is absolutely amazing

[@pdm9682]

love how they make lots of noises while the other is talking to make it clear that they are listening

[@staticcharm3808]

This kid was great. They used to call him Spitshine Tommy. I wear to God. He'd make your shoes look like fucking mirrors.

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

you're a good fella for saying this

[@angelmunoz34]

@@TheSunIsMyDestroyer What do you mean "good"? Good how?

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

@@angelmunoz34 good like the movie "Goodfellas", he talks like that one italian there lol

[@Cartho8236]

Increible y Facinante, el metodo y attencion de este señor. 👍

[@sincebeyondtime]

That finger skill deserve a JAV montage

[@kerbyfab]

Ok, the Limp Bizkit & Koran reference really through me off! That was awesome 😎

[@indiantiger7362]

I can't afford as my shoe price is in showroom only $15😂

[@heronblue3577]

Shoeshine`s suit is beautiful.

[@HorrorUberAlles]

_[Joe Pesci has left the chat.]_

[@CLOPACIOUZZZ]

I thought he was bullshitting when he asked if he wanted it mirror like. Damn the end result is amazing!

[@eliezerrivera8764]

Wow I used to use my finger to polish my shoes when I was 11 years old 😂😂😂 amazing with the results and I watching a Japanese doing it 👍👍👍

[@ShroudedNote]

I miss the old shibuya until curses arrive.

[@DarkNaifu]

Not gonna lie, this is some high level knowledge being shared for free. Makes me wonder if the guy knew he was being filmed, lol. Edit: Nevermind. 😂

[@Ramasenirama]

He have the champion confidence

[@KillerFeed]

Japan and its people are awesome

[@carsfabio]

Just amazing. Absolutely perfect job. I wish I could do half that good. Much respect.

[@TheJericho1123]

then they listened to some Korn.

[@StyleM49]

Is it just me or did the symbol on the pig hair brush look like Hawk from 7DS... this guy is a real madlad!!

[@fearlessknight1343]

Hai hai hai .. Mmmm..Hai hai !

[@ronschroeder585]

My guys add libs were on point!

[@aureliaandris8240]

They are going to include shoe shinning in the next Olympic Games

[@OHigherThanStarsO]

Guy sounds like a low budget fart machine.

[@sulphuricacid16]

man Japanese people can turn anything into Art ,its beautiful

[@TheSrgblade]

I just looked up those shoes and wow they are expensive I wouldn’t trust anyone that was not up to this man’s caliber to touch them

[@DwightMS1]

His movements are so precise, he doesn't need an apron.

[@elfiebrupr5532]

im amazed at how many questions about shoe shining this guy had

[@CheddarCheeseBandit]

I think that guy’s boss isn’t going to be too happy when he not only shows up wearing the same shoes as him, but now his look better!

[@Kaei7]

Mmmm, hai-hai-hai-hai, mmmmmm, ohhhh, mmmm, hai, hai, hai-hai-hai-hai, ehhhhhhh

[@kiyo488]

ここで磨きの相談ついでに幅伸ばしの相談もしたことがあるのですが、これ以上は伸ばせません、限界ですと断られました。後日他店へ持っていくと、あっさりやってくれました(笑)