Ishikawa Wajima Lacquer - 輪島塗 - 4K Ultra HD

Japanese lacquer is one of the most famous and amazing craftworks that one can enjoy or, better still, own. Most often delivered in a simple form like a bowl or a cup, Japanese lacquer is one of the most complex forms of craft, or shall we say art, that you can imagine.
While Japan offers many “Lacquer” capitals, Wajima, located in Ishikawa prefecture, is very famous for the extreme complexity of its style of Japanese lacquer, and offers its very own type of lacquer also called Wajima Nuri.
Depending of the craftsperson, or artist, creating a lacquer object like a bowl, a bento box or tea cup, can involve as many as 200 steps spanning anywhere from 2 to 5 years.
It is thanks to the centuries of experience that Wajima Nuri quickly become a beacon of excellence in Japanese lacquer. In the small city of Wajima there are around 1,500 professionals dedicated to this art, as it is a central part of the city’s cultural heritage.
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[@Matrinique]

This video was a little confusing with the editing. There were 4 stages, but each stage featured a different item. From start to finish it isn't clear how a single item is made. Nevertheless, thanks for the upload. It was still interesting to see.

[@PepsiObsessi]

Since a single piece can take months or years and the channel covers a vast array of topics in many areas of Japan, it's just not very realistic for them to stay and record every step of a single piece and instead spend a few days filming whatever everyone is working on in one visit. The craftsmen also can't concentrate fully on their work while accommodating a filming crew.

[@musamor75]

@@PepsiObsessi Very good point, and very well explained.

[@dukingproductions4729]

are you the one recording these

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Duke Prod. What a strange question, OF COURSE everything I am publishing on this channel has been shot by myself!

[@dukingproductions4729]

+TokyoStreetView - Japan The Beautiful other pages upload not record that's why I ask

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Duke Prod. Sorry I do not understand what you mean here by "other pages upload not record"

[@kirk1968]

I continue to be amazed at the artistry and quality of work that is seen in your videos! I cannot wait to visit Japan, your work continues to show how amazing the country is.

[@TokyoStreetView]

+kirk1968 Thanks! Hope you will enjoy tomorrow's video too :D

[@SimonsLivingroom]

I had to skip watching this morning as I had to get to work. Now after my dinner I was able to watch. One of my favourite ones of yours so far I have to say! Going to share it on my fb page.😊

[@TokyoStreetView]

+SARSIMMANG28172 Thanks!

[@Boertje247]

Th3 juxtaposition of meticulous, painstaking exquisite hand crafts and the Japanese fixation with cutesy cartoon characters continues to baffle me. One of my favorite little shrines in Tokyo in the Giza is steps from the blaring assault on the senses that is Don-Ki (Don Quixote). Thanks for a beautiful video!

[@IoannisKazlaris]

Amazing art, really enjoyed this video! True craftsmanship!

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Amazing video! Everyday I'm more amazed by the craftsmanship of artists. It takes so long, so much effort... And the result is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the video!

[@zoesdada8923]

I had no idea so much went into lacquer ware

[@TokyoStreetView]

Crazy isn’t it? This explain why it is so expensive!

[@musamor75]

Please, can we have one thousand more hours of watching?

[@capuchinosofia4771]

May I ask a few questions? At minute 5:47, when the lady is painting the flower, what is that powder made of? And the paint, is it pigmented laquer? Or some other paint? Thank you in advance, this video was very interesting!

[@TokyoStreetView]

Wow, it's been a while and I do not remember, it was some sort of sand... Sorry I can't be more precise.

[@icampos89]

Great craftsmanship. Can't shake the feeling that it looks like plastic though.

[@musamor75]

I'm afraid you're going to have to change the way you look at things. Lacquer finish has NOTHING to do with plastic. Your eye is not accustomed to this kind of finish. Find yourself someone who knows about this to explain, otherwise just keep shopping @ IKEA- maybe lore your kind of world.

[@EdayGone]

This is by far one of the most enjoyable videos I have seen, I felt as if I was there. You capture the atmosphere and essence beautifully. I would always love to see a bit more length maybe 10min, just a thought. Thank you for sharing as always.

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Good1UncleHank I will work on longer videos, as well as more videos like this one.

[@kirk1968]

+Good1UncleHank I feel the same, well said!

[@shelleyharris2850]

Amen🙏✌🙌💪👆❤💛🌍😇

[@ssnoc]

What is the significance of always sitting on the floor in Japan? Is it a religious thing? I’m just curious if anyone knows ... in homes, temples, restaurants and even craft studios all sit on floor - why?

[@minakshichannel8624]

💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@angeliqueredangel2660]

vidéo magnifique, merci beaucoup

[@TokyoStreetView]

Merci!

[@CoyKoehler]

すばらしい！　。。。ありがとうございました。

[@QrillianCreativeTeam]

そうです

[@shaadahmed4456]

😍🇯🇵❤️🌹🇧🇩

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

Good stuff man!

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Andy San thanks!

[@1thank2you3]

wow amaazing. powder painting! who wouldve thought! cool. I love old art.

[@tinglin3682]

Hi, your video is grea and meaningful. Can let me reprint?

[@TokyoStreetView]

Hi, sorry this is not possible.

[@テリー-p3g]

😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@13Psycho13]

What do you think about some sort of outro to the end of the videos? They're really fascinating and relaxing, but when they're in a playlist it quickly goes to the next video, which might be a very loud, not so relaxing one. Would be nice to have some extra seconds at the end so you can pause it in time. Just an idea, love your videos regardless!

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Noatak Kenway Ok, Will give it a try, but a lot of videos have already been pushed on KZbin and ready to be publish. So you won't see changes before a while.

[@13Psycho13]

Alright. Thanks for the reaction!

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Noatak Kenway Welcome! After all I am doing these videos for you too!!! ;-)

[@waspoza]

+Noatak Kenway disable autoplay so after the end there won't be next one playing

[@Loony_BeLuna]

for what is that at 2:45?

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Dracken Darck to strengthen the core. So Japanese lacquerware is made of wood and supposed to last a good 10 years if maintained correctly. Since wood is fragile, and this especially in the corners or sharp / thin areas, they use clothes with some natural mix of glue and raw lacquer to increase the core (the wooden part) strength and durability.

[@Loony_BeLuna]

TokyoStreetView - Japan The Beautiful You minderstand what i mean. I mean.. what is that what he create there :)

[@TokyoStreetView]

+Dracken Darck Sorry! He is making a tray!

[@Loony_BeLuna]

TokyoStreetView - Japan The Beautiful Oh okay :D It looked a bit like the things where my parents did use in the school a long time ago.. They had not all paper they used tablets to write.