How Japanese Neon Signs are Made | MADE IN JAPAN

How are Japanese Neon Signs Made? When you think about Japan, your mind might jump to the image of a neon-soaked Tokyo skyline. Areas like Shinjuku, Shibuya & Akihabara especially, have become famous for their mesmerizing neon glow at night.
To find out how these signs are actually made, we've visited Aoi Neon in Shizuoka to meet Yukinobu Yokoyama. Yokoyama-san is a Neon Master Craftsman and has been making signs for 33 years! Find out how beautiful neon signs are made by Yokoyama-san!
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[@genghiskhan7703]

I own a neon shop in the united states and its so fun to watch other neon benders in other countries, their techniques and equipment are so different, really interesting perspective!

[@dubuyajay9964]

Can you recreate some of this? They seem nice...but I'm afraid of overseas shipping breaking them. :(

[@koiyujo1543]

actually don't be because I got my newest neon sign a few days ago from Christmas and the thing is they are packed with so much foam for a good reason so don't worry about that @@dubuyajay9964

[@mattie-lai]

This video really makes me appreciate the immense craftsmanship behind the creation of neon signs and hope it will find its way into modern art.... Love how you put together a full-fledged documentary in 15 minutes.

[@JapanGo]

It was really inspiring to watch him work as we filmed. Me too, I hope neon never dies! Thanks for watching and we're glad you enjoyed the documentary style :) - Julian

[@bobking7347]

Fric leds, neons are so beautiful

[@JapanGo]

Indeed 😊

[@glennjiles436]

I agree with what that Japanese glassblower said yeah that's what we're called glassblowers I've been bending glass for 45 years since LED took over I take old tailgates and put neon on them turn out really cool

[@luigi_garcia]

Beautiful short documentary! I always wanted to know exactly how neon signs were made and this made me feel like I was there. So cool! New LED 'neons' just lack that flickering, breathing quality that makes neon so magnetic and attractive. I always relate the word 'craftsman' with wood and earthly elements, but the term makes perfect sense, Yukinobu is a true craftsman, an artist of the neon! Also, I appreciate how this documentary relies purely on ambient sounds, it makes it more immersive. If there was music at all times, I think viewers couldn't engage that much, it would have covered all the unique sounds of this studio / lab. Excellent direction! Subscribed!

[@JapanGo]

Thank you for such kind words Luigi! That was really the intention when filming and editing this video. To give you all at home the most authentic experience possible without actually being there. And to also showcase the skills of people like Yokoyama-san to the world!

[@hariranormal5584]

there are some ways to have specific color come out of the tubes 1) the fill gas. in neon signs its usually either Neon (glows orangish/red) or Argon & Mercury (glows blue). other gasses have different colors & characteristics but are usually only used in special-effect/art tubes. 2) the powdered phosphor. it coats the inside of some tubes and glows a particular color (the fill gas contributes as well). e.g., Blue phosphor will glow blue when the tube is filled Ar/Hg, but will glow Pink when filled with Neon. 3) the glass color. there are a large variety of colored glass tubes available. they are made in Italy and are more expensive than regular clear/coated glass.

[@luigi_garcia]

Wow, this is super useful and interesting , thanks for sharing!

[@mernokallat645]

There are actually helium, neon, argon, krypton and xenon filled tubes bent into the symbol of the respective elements sold to element collectors.

[@lokisdad8626]

As I watch bathed in the light of my neon beer signs. Great video guy's, that was really interesting. Always missing Japan. Thanks 😊

[@JapanGo]

Hey Loki’s Dad, that sounds like a perfect setting! Yeah there’s a lot of hidden gem stuff across Japan, and I hope you’ll be able to visit again to discover them 👍 - Yasu

[@FlashBO7]

Whoa this is amazing!

[@JapanGo]

Glad to hear you liked it 👍

[@Mike-Eye]

Amazing work

[@sarab4419]

Wow. Absolutely loving this method, Hopefully this craft stays around. Thank you for sharing.

[@DannyGo17]

Excellent video. Well edited and excellent footage on an artwork that is so underrated. Well done. I have just subscribed.

[@andydomanski2876]

I was surprised you didn't get the guy to make you a sign for 'Japan Pro', you could have had it as your header on youtube. I really fancy trying this art form.

[@JapanGo]

Haha yea that would have been cool but Yokoyama-san makes the signs based of a design schematic. This was a design he has made many times before. Not sure we could have spent 3 days there while he completed something that complicated though! - Julian

[@guitargeargarage1482]

@@JapanGo Thanks for video its great seeing such craftsmanship especially with something so cool as neon! Could you send links for this and other Japan based neon shops? We'd like to inquire getting our logo made on a neon sign from Japan as one owner (my wife) of our business is from Japan.

[@vincently1995]

Japanese Neon Signs! I love it!

[@JapanGo]

Glad to hear it and thanks for watching!

[@pedro_8240]

I always loved neon signs, since I was a child, and also always wanted to make one myself, maybe one day I'll be able to.

[@karlsmith1469]

Fantastic! Such kool art

[@Zero1979]

Really interesting! I hope this is an art form that doesn't die out, it takes a lot of skill for sure. Are you going to cover more 'lost'/traditional arts in the future?

[@JapanGo]

Hey Gary. Glad you liked it! Yes, I think such ‘making by craftsman’ videos will be one of our standard series and that includes lost/traditional arts - Yasu

[@R2H1230]

@@JapanGo Hiii

[@sroJumper]

such a great art, i kinda wanna do this too

[@JapanGo]

It's certainly impressive to watch. Definitely much hard than Yokoyama-san makes it look though aha - Julian

[@mohamedsaed6535]

Love your channel 😍

[@alexandervalaris72]

Guys a master. Bet that's hard as hell to do he just makes it look easy.

[@jamesakers415]

best part- 5:09. Always wondered how you got long curves without a ribbon burner.

[@devanshpratapsinghparmar7433]

Such a beautiful neon signs.... And great quality content 👌👏👍

[@JapanGo]

Hi Devansh, great to hear you liked it! We’ll keep it up 👍

[@chrismitsos6817]

Sure neon is better but I like seeing stores here using both led and neon. Some led neon signs look great. Led is basically more intense and bright but you can't beat classic neon. But it's more difficult to make and can break.

[@Andreioli7]

Surpreendente ver a grande técnica por trás da arte do neon! 🇧🇷❤️

[@MiMi091578]

Do they have a website we can place orders for local delivery?

[@JapanGo]

It seems they don’t offer deliveries right now - but I was told they’ll consider it if they receive more requests for such service! - Yasu

[@mernokallat645]

As a nerd obsessed with plasma, the 4th state of matter I will always prefer discharge lighting over LEDs.

[@johncolquhoun6416]

When they do words they have to work from a drawing in reverse so even more difficult.

[@JapanGo]

Indeed.

[@koiyujo1543]

I have a real glass neon signs but they don't get hot their usually always room temp idk why but one of them is I'm guessing they have more efficient ways of making the gasses make plasma more efficiently

[@sslight]

WOW GOOD~~~👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@Zackking109]

Wow

[@koiyujo1543]

as much as I love Neon signs it pisses me off how more common LED ones are than frecken Glass tube gas neon ones which makes me made and yet this video shows us we need more of these!!!

[@mdalaminislam4564]

i love neon ♥️🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@jamesokeeffe4614]

Which bombarding system do you recommend for a small space. 7x9

[@matthiasboettcher8844]

what a fucking M A S T E R P I E C E

[@Noddles320]

What torch is he using?

[@amish613]

Damn. This is so tough

[@allanclose9684]

You must have a lot of patience learning this art, as I found out 21 years ago. Once you get it right , it seems eazieeeee.

[@M59Deathman]

Amazing that someone can do with air heat and glas

[@Noddles320]

Ok, what kind of torch is he using?

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Really looks like mad scientist lab.

[@mariob1060]

If anyone knows- How much money I need for the beginning?

[@CornetTheory]

how much do these small artsy signs run you?

[@JapanGo]

The one Yokoyama-san made in this video costs around ¥35,000 if I remember correctly. So about $315. - Julian

[@CornetTheory]

@@JapanGo noted, thanks. I've found if you look in to this, these companies are very focussed on large outdoor signs, so it looks like there's a bit of consultation involved if you want one.

[@JapanGo]

Oh yes, if you wanted something bespoke then you'd have to discuss the details with them and I'm sure the cost would go up a fair bit but there's a lot of work that goes into it. This Mt Fuji piece is one of their more standard 'off-the-shelf' designs aha.

[@jerrywong5960]

👍

[@lemmykilmister873]

🙂👍🏻

[@goobermcboogerballs1420]

Spirit is that one thing Japanese do better than any other culture in the world. From janitors to rocket science, they take such pride in what they do.

[@MrCameronpalmer]

Do you have a instagram page to follow

[@alfranco2357]

Hm that kind

[@mreatme96]

Can see why it's so expensive

[@nofear5726]

The man looks like Nicholas Cage

[@phonotical]

Be nice if you had the proper settings to actually show the tube as intended 🙄

[@mikeanderson4112]

It bad when American doesn't do anything more send all our job go over sea

[@llneonwilson]

Stupid crossfire old time. It’s the old type. Backwards. I never use a hose.