I Spent ¥1,000,000 On This... How About You?

[@LetsaskShogo]

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[@greyvr4336]

Dang Shogo got a perm.

[@Book-bz8ns]

Tradition and history should be preserved everywhere. I'll give something soon

[@greyvr4336]

Dear Shogo. This video is too long for an introduction of a new project, and it's also not as direct as I believe it should be. I've watched enough of your videos to know you are one of the best at getting a point across when you put your mind to it, and this feels like those talents have not been applied here. Your biggest fans will put the time in, but I suspect you want to reach as many as you can. This needs to be the 'advanced video' and a much shorter and more direct 'pitch video' which sums up the project and has a run time of under eight minutes would be ideal. Your videos on culture demonstrate tremendous talent at focusing on key points, and if you make a shorter version of this video in which you apply those talents you will provide your audience a much better introduction to this subject. That said, your use of visuals is improved significantly, and it might be attempting to focus on those has effected the overall. When we try to reach higher we sometimes stumble with the things we already do well. I hope this criticism comes off as constructive, as historic and cultural preservation is such an important topic.

[@sodreir.8666]

That’s approximately $6500! Shogo is being a really serious trooper for Japan’s culture

[@mx.notyourbusiness8693]

It's 5,897.56 USD currently as the Yen continues to fall.

[@Omni0404]

​@DonaldMichaelDischner Why isn't your currency converter using the current exchange rate?

[@stevealford230]

When I was a kid, it was EXACTLY 1 yen to 1 penny... so I'm somewhat concerned that the difference has gone up 41% in favor of USD even despite the USD being devalued almost a full standard deviation in that time (6th grade, 1992, Japanese students visited with gifts).

[@itsheresy]

As a man in my mid 40s, I continually find myself looking to buy old houses, old vehicles etc, in ill repair, and working to restore them to their former glory.. there's something very natural about doing so. Would love to buy one of these old homes and get to work!

[@DanielPereira-ey9nt]

This channel never fails to educate and inspire me I am in no financial condition to help but I hope Tamaki gets the support she needs for the project

[@monicab204]

Thank you Shogo for introducing this project. ❤

[@licustoms]

I wish I could find someone that can teach me to build a traditional Japanese house in the old ways along with the tips on things that are not often spoken about, such as what cardinal direction is preferred for the house to face and for direction of each room to be located. Along with other building techniques for different climates zones, potentials for areas with high gust winds, etc. I would love to build my own home in this way in the States along with the traditional pathways, gardens, walls, forests, and other features such as an orchard, etc. I look forward to the time when I could find someone to write to and begin learning more about these topics and plan a trip to Japan to gather notes, learn, and help continue at least a part of the history of Japan.

[@rolandgdean]

I'm SO excited for this Shogo. I follow several akiya pages on social media and a few Japanese traditional carpenters on KZbin. I have a very hard time relating to what makes people prefer urban life over living out in a nice quiet rural village with a tight knit community in a traditional home that better suites raising a family. I'm glad that this cause is trying to preserve what they can because SO much is being lost every day.

[@portalkey5283]

Me too! Makes me think about checking out their website and see if I can contribute. On people leaving their hometowns and moving to the big city... I think it may have something to do with the hope of making (what's presumed to be) a better life in the city instead of staying (and stagnating) in rural areas, despite it being one's comfort zone.

[@DaveLopez575]

I admire this project. I am not Japanese but my grandparents were born and raised in Japan. They passed down the culture and I want to see that it doesn’t die. I hope down the road I can contribute something to this project. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Shogo. Shogo thanks for introducing us to Tamaki and her amazing project to protect and persevere the amazing culture y’all have in Japan.

[@davidfinta2654]

As a fan of Japanese culture from the Europe I can't really understand, why would Japan discard its unique traditional culture. It's a great value in general. But it also attracts tourists, which is also a great income.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Shogo has gone over these factors, but here's the short list: 1. taxes and fees. due to lower average wages, not that many people can afford to take on DIY or preservation projects. 2. paperwork. Due to antiquated and complex property/inheritance/paperwork procedures, it takes a lot of time to get any projects approved and finished. 3. population. There is a growing shortage of people in all skilled physical trades needed(traditional carpenters, thatchers, glazers, tile-makers, Etc.) 4. disasters. There are frequent disasters which make renovating a risky thing if your property/project gets swept away by tsunami, mudslide, avalanche, volcano ash falls. 5. comfort and convenience. Many families want safety and comfort for their kids and themselves in their old age.

[@DMPTC]

Here on the west, there plenty of people saying that the japanese folk are increadully furious about Yasuke being on the protagonist of the game Assassins Creed Shadows, im hoping tô see u honest view about It from inside the country and its culture

[@theaterhobo]

8:06 omg it's Loretta from KemushiChan! You guys should Collab ❤

[@KateJohn2013England]

Totally agree with you Shogo San 💯 We want all the culture still there when eventually get there! But it definitely needs to be preserved for future generations of Japan and for the world! If any culture needs preservation this does 🙏👍 We have booked our seminar for next week 🤗 Have a great week 🤗 Take care. Stay safe 🙏 John and Kate

[@lizawinslow4773]

Thanks Shogo for sharing! So glad to see Loretta featured in the video. I also viewed her video on this very topic!! Will be looking into this project🥰

[@justanimaru]

I'm glad that my mother taught me to appreciate older buildings and architecture. I wish we had projects like this in the city I lived in!

[@XxD4RK3NERGYxX]

Just signed up , seems like a very worthwhile project. Hoping to visit the area later this year. Thanks for bringing this to light!

[@gcanaday1]

This is a great thing. It would be 3 years before I could contribute, but were that time to be now I would put it on the short list.

[@Irulanne]

I signed up for the live session (I initially saw an ad on Facebook). I traveled many times to Japan and this sounds like a great opportunity to invest while helping preserve these temples and older traditional buildings.

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

The government is unreliable even at managing the very essentials of civilization. In my country people would never even consider investing anything, let alone money, on preserving culture, history, or tradition. They expect the government to do that. I worked at a state managed museum. I can guarantee the government doesn't care either. They just pretend to care to excuse taxes. That problem with the government not caring about civilization is an international issue. Glad to know other countries have individuals doing as much as possible to preserve their culture and history. Because the government won't do that. In some cases the government will even try to do the very opposite.

[@dresdenvalareo1002]

I totally understand what you and Tamaki are trying to do. Here in the USA we have a similar issue with a seeming lack of desire by many to preserve pieces of our history. Already so much of the indigenous culture that came before the European colonization has been lost over the centuries with so little respect paid to it (which I am eternally sadden over the history and culture lost there), and even the far shorter historical heritage of those European settlers history is starting to fall in decline and fewer and fewer government resources are dedicated to them and the general publics interest and support of them lessen. As a lover of all human history, this is a struggle that so much of human civilization around the struggles with in our modern era. I am not from Japan or of Japanese decent, but I have great respect for the history and culture of your country and hope to come back to it one day and experience it again. That is why I too am going to donate what I can to this wonderful organization. Though we may not share the same culture or heritage, we share the same love and passion for our homes. If we can't feel find a connection from that and help preserve our Human culture, then it lessens all of us. Thank you for caring and for doing your part, Tamaki and Shogo both, to share your culture with the world and having the passion to want to protect it.

[@Tazer_Silverscar]

I'm a little concerned with DAO-style organisations, because those I'm aware of have not been successful - usually because one or more people wind up exploiting the funding for personal gain. I do hope this does well though.

[@gulaykaya]

こんにちは Shogo-San. I subscribed to your channel because your English is excellent, and the videos are very useful. ありがとう

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

My question is this: is Irokawa seeking to kind of... transform their culture to one of education and like... a historical education and preservation society? So something similar to a sort of travelling/apprenticeship town? So like maybe someday it'll host trade-schools for spreading and rejuvenating the use of traditional construction methods? Like spreading Japanese carpentry as a modern-day option internationally? I'm really happy to see you putting in effort to protect and pass down the history, the wealth of cultural references, and the beauty of an older culture to continue being appreciated and vital.

[@silorion9967]

I had a question regarding sushi: I was told that sushi chefs appreciate it when you ask for "chefs choice." Is that true, that they really appreciate that?

[@raswerdelad]

I’m so EXCITED.

[@jessintokyo]

This looks amazing Shogo san🤗

[@NorseGraphic]

I thought you’d open your own dojo reading the title.

[@LetsaskShogo]

In that case ¥1,000,000 won’t be enough🤣

[@TheHorzabora]

Our culture is so much of what we are - *even if we chose to personally disregard it* - no matter where we live, and supporting it is a noble thing to do. Japan has a remarkable culture of supporting its historic heritage and culture, it’s a little sad that despite this, private individuals and appeals like this are needed. But… you still did a great thing :-) Edit: And to watch further, having worked on the Scottish Census, I can say with some authority that similar trends are at work in Scotland - a preference for new build housing (despite it being awful) because older housing is *so expensive* and in city centres or remote rural areas… which are showing population decline because no one can afford to live there ( or do not wish to do so) or there is a distinctly aging population.

[@boredfangerrude8759]

I'm impressed with her English.

[@N_E_K_I]

First😄 my dream is japan🤩

[@afrahamclarkac]

on the exchange rate one million yen is about $ 6,406.75.

[@ChrisOsberg]

I posted this elsewhere, but I think the purchasing power parity conversion factor provides a better idea of what ¥1,000,000's value is in dollars, which is something like 9,500 international dollars.

[@TheMysteryDriver]

@@ChrisOsbergwhat are international dollars?

[@ConversationswithaStaghornFer]

Most excellent presentation.

[@UlissesSampaio]

Hey Shogo, what are your thoughts on the Shogun series that just came out?

[@alexeireyes3683]

Wow, that sounds like an interesting investment. I'll have to check out the company's financial statements before making any decision. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@tornadotyler123]

planning a trip to japan to do the henro pilgramage next year. would love to visit kyoto as well if there is time

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@richardsears6005]

i am impressed with this and will help when i can

[@mohammadalmuzayyan7147]

I spent about 10 dollars on to cars that were market as 1/64 but turned out to be 1/61 and 1/68

[@ronsorage78]

such a lovely person

[@oni-one574]

Oh hey, you got a hair cut! I like it.

[@aqaq6074]

shogo can you make a video about ainu people indigenous people in japan sorry it's just my request

[@gruntmanthesound]

Crypto investment, this is disappointing.

[@crisclinciu7832]

PPTX deck states Confidential..... Proceeds to show it on KZbin🤣

[@Davids_Stalidzans]

ssshh, for YT eyes only kapiish

[@n47eem]

Im still hoping to see a cameo of you in Shogun

[@OdaNobunaga33]

Is that where Irohazaka is?

[@seekertosecrets]

11:20 Who steals a statue? I mean come on! It must be very valuable for someone to take it.

[@Doctorsalt-g1y]

Do you think in Japanese or English?

[@coffeecrumble926]

Shogo-san.. I think your fb page was just hacked.. it kept posting some spanish reels.😭 Hopefully you'll be able to retrieve it.

[@WorldArchivist]

I'll have to see what I can do.

[@chithtoo5054]

In us dollars it is 6385

[@Evikeuklavier]

The title doesn’t make sense 😅

[@CynFinnegan-lb2uo]

Sounds like a great investment to me.

[@taccntb4345]

I made 1.5 million usd in crypto (Ethereum). I don’t touch it. It just grows and grows and grows…. What about you, Shogo?

[@KateJohn2013England]

🙏👍

[@Book-bz8ns]

I will donate something as soon as I can. But since she's from Osaka, I can't resist... America ya!

[@Ednardoize]

I really want to help but right I can't and that makes me really sad

[@susandolan9543]

I'm sure by now you've heard about the Assassins Creed : Japan video game where they made Yasuke a Samurai. What I learned from the movie Seven Samurai is to be Samurai you had to be born in a Samurai family from a Samurai clan. Since Yasuke was African he couldn't have been born in a Samurai family. Some people are confused about what is and what is not a Samurai. Can you do a video about Samurai and Yasuke? Can you clear up the confusion?

[@azazel166]

Before Hideyoshi conquered Japan, a peasant could climb the social ladder and become Samurai. Hideyoshi himself started out as a peasant. After he unified Japan, he made it so that all would be in the class they were born into for life.

[@greyvr4336]

​@@azazel166 is correct. Also I think Shogo has a video on Yasuke, though I haven't watched it.

[@JGMorris]

He already has video where he talks about some of the most famous foreign samurai, check it out he mentions yasuke first I think. Also yasuke was a samurai in the sengoku period and the standards for what makes someone a samurai weren’t as strict.

[@susandolan9543]

@@JGMorris If Yasuke was a Samurai, then why wasn't he allowed to commit seppuku? The Emperor himself denied his request to do so clearly stating that the man was not a Samurai and had him executed instead.

[@ilakya]

​@@susandolan9543 Watch Shogo video about seppuku. Seppuku was existed for a long time but the incident that make it a honorific way to die happening right after the Honnoji incident. While Nobunaga do that to not allow the enemy to capture him and probably tortured, Hideyoshi ask Shimizu Muneharu to do seppuku for peace and he did that. Later in Edo period, seppuku became like a ritual for samurais and also the graceful death sentence following rules which is all to keep them obey their lord. Those rules doesn't exist in sengoku period. And I don't know where did you take the later part. The historical record of Yasuke end right after the Honnoji incident as he foutgh with Akechi to protect Nobutada and then captured. Akechi send him back to the missionary and that's the last record of him. No detail of his death recorded, nor the execution. There are more records indicated that he is a samurai than the record said about his death.

[@IkeosThelepus-jk6cc]

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Isn't it also a reason why more & more people go for more modern housing because modern buildings are more typhoon & tsunami and earthquake proof? Plus: Aren't most modern houses are also a lot more sturdy and less prone to catch fire? 🤔 I do believe that historical houses or traditional houses need to be conserved for posterity sake. But they aren't really that safe compared to newer houses, I think.

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

Here, in California, older houses are definitely better built. Insulation might need updating as well as central heating and air, but the base frame of the older houses were made with stronger materials. The new houses are built with the cheapest materials that the construction company can get away with. It didn't even take 10 years for the stucco on the outside of my Mom's house to start chipping off.

@@lyndsaybrown8471 That’s quite interesting. 🤔 You would think in the US modern houses would be better built. 🤔 That said: I was not talking about Western modern houses. Most Japanese traditional houses are made out of wood and do not have very solid foundations from what i remember reading about those types of houses. Also: In many disasters that have happened in Japan over the past 70+ years, a LOT of streets, cities/town/villages with traditional houses have been damaged more severely then those with more modern houses, if i remember correctly. Because of firmer foundations; sturdier materials for the house’s outer shell; the building being created to withstand the typhoons & earthquakes that Japan regularly suffers from, more effectively; etc. So, I guess the answer to the question: Are modern houses safer then traditional houses, depend on the part of the world & when they were build & how stict they adhered to building law & quality? 🤔

[@IkeosThelepus-jk6cc]

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