Mokuhankan Japanese Prints - 2024 Update

[@HenhousetheRed]

I have to say how refreshing it has been to follow someone as passionate as Dave at Mokuhankan for the last few years. Speaking as someone who grew disillusioned with a career in art, Dave's knowledge and the fire of his love for Japanese woodblock prints is just inspiring. So glad 2024 was a huge year for the shop.

[@BarbaraE-q1t]

Ah yes, disillustionment in the biz of art, I know it well. Loved designing, carving, printing woodblocks, not so much the grind of sales or locked into "what sells" rather than freedom to explore own artistic path. Dave is truly an inspiration for a return to this work I love, without making it a business.

[@ithilkir]

Thanks for the update Dave. We had the pleasure of a brief chat (I felt so guilty interrupting you) back in April and we came away with three prints that are now framed and hanging in our home, one of which (Sparrow and Peony) became very special to us in particular as a few weeks after returning from Japan we found out my wifes mother had terminal cancer and a few weeks later she passed, she was a keen bird watcher and lover of nature and really liked the print when we showed it to her. Hearing about your own journey as well through that and thankfully a happier ending for yourself at least confirms that there is right in the world, and you deserve many more years of it. Thank you to yourself and all the staff at Mokuhankan!

[@baole2403]

Supporting young artisans to continue the tradition, great idea.

[@mickobee]

Loving the return to regular uploads

[@yoansaavedra4966]

I got to meet Dave in October of this year. Super nice guy. He took time out of his lunch break to play puzzles with my kids while my wife and I browsed the selection of prints. Afterwards he posed for pictures and answered all my questions. Again, incredibly nice and accommodating person. Can’t wait to go back.

[@XanderEwald]

My favorite video at the end of the year. So happy things are going well.

[@dracehunter]

Dave, none of this could have happened without your deep love and passion for wood block prints. We support you because we all want to be a part of the passion, to know we can own some small piece which was developed with such care, love, and thought. I hope you have a great 2025 and look forward to perching over your shoulder via twitch and youtube as you continue to show us how beautiful care, attention, and dedication can make the humble piece of paper.

[@EverydayKary]

Mr Bull, you and your team are the best! Keep on going. Thank you!

[@tinarion3598]

I'm going to be visiting Tokyo on my own in June 2025 and at the very top of my list is visiting Mokuhankan. I've been an avid follower of your KZbin content for a little while now and I'm not ashamed to say that your business and videos are a big reason why I decided to visit Tokyo. I'm learning Japanese and very much looking forward to immersing myself in the culture and experiences that Japan has to offer. Thank you for everything you do - for us and for your team.

[@macwarner57]

I met you, David, back in March and I’m happy to say I’ll be back in Japan in just a few days, over the holiday season. I am looking forward to yet another visit to Mokuhankan and adding to my hanga collection. メリクリ! 良いお年をお迎えください!

[@TippCallier]

It is ALWAYS a great day when Dave drops a video!!! Love the beautiful work that is put out by Mokuhankan! Here’s to another great year!

[@MaximePoirier]

Thank you for this incredible work! I’m subscribing right now for this series! This will be my second subscription.😊

[@Stevofaves]

It's so satisfying to see all the success you and your team have earned. I started following you around 2017, around the time when you made your post first asking for Patreon revenue... It's absolutely insane to see where things have got to. Happy new year, Mokuhankan!

[@garytheosophilus]

Congratulations Mokuhankan! Time for お正月 and well-deserved rest 良いお年を

[@Dr_Mel]

I feel like we just had this video! The year went so quickly.

[@gl15col]

Well, there is always a price for success. But one of the best things about youtube are all the creators who end up hiring help as their channel grows, spreading the wealth around. Helping this young paper maker is a nod to the future of print making. Congratulations on your success and the great fun it has been learning how print making works.

[@James-3000]

It's shaping up to be another banner year for Mokuhankan. Thanks for sharing this amazing world through the streams & videos...and yes, the prints! Happy holidays and best New Year's wishes to the entire team!

[@BluefearHere]

Such a complete legend. Im so glad your business is going strength to strength. More power to you.

[@kojote]

How your team and you are keeping up a whole tradition, is amazing

[@Jobby1975]

All the very best to all of you. Thank you!

[@emiliecarignan4779]

I visited your shop (and you!) this September, you were wondering what we were doing in such a bad weather season haha, but at least there was no other tourists. It was great chatting with you! Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us!

[@pepsicorp-se]

Always happy to hear that you and the business are doing well!

[@manabity]

All of this yes!! 11/10 Thank you for everything you all do 🙏

[@jeroenbos26]

Oh my god time does fly by. Last video feels like it was last month. Cheers to you dave! I might stop by when im in Japan next october

[@jeyel4722]

Dave and his team deserves the world, truly an inspiration the passion and the art being helmed so respectfully by the Mokuhankan gang. Really want to make it out there within the next few years

[@patricks9704]

I can't tell you how much I look forward to these

[@fallingcanyon]

Can’t wait to see what 2025 holds. Thanks for everything Dave!

[@richardrodgers7311]

A master in his own right, David you and your staff are one of the true gems of the art world. I hope to visit you very soon. Maybe just before the new year. Richard (in Atsugi, Japan)

[@Stick-a-fork-in-Gmorks-tort]

I love these year-end updates.

[@sooniceguy2783]

YES, FINALLY, I LOVE MOKUHANKAN UPDATES!!!!!!!!!

[@bearcladxd]

The long form video with Taran helped me finish my final for my printing class

[@raff340]

I can't tell you have happy i am to see this video! All the best for 2025!!

[@kojote]

What a wonderful start into the holiday season

[@peterhackett178]

Thank you, David.

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

Happy holidays Mr Bull! Hope you and your staff are well, and wish you all a happy new year!

[@Klawz_AU]

Glad to see another year of strong growth, you deserve it and more with the work you and the team put in. Last years sets are a beauty and the concept for the coming year has me really interested. Hoping to bite the bullet and finally subscribe to a set but am torn on which to start with. Also hoping to pop by late Feb when in Tokyo!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thank you, Dave, and the entire Mokuhankan team! You've built a printmaking juggernaut while maintaining transparency and a genuine openness to sharing knowledge. I've learned so much from you all.

[@theeccentrictripper3863]

It's great to see everything is going so well! I'm in the preliminary stages of planning a trip in 2026, I hope the store continues to prosper and I get a chance to meet the legend himself! Good luck in 2025, keep up the fantastic work!

[@denisspengel3785]

I spent two weeks in Japan traveling and hiking in September. Tokyo, Fuji-san, Nagano, Kyoto and even made it to Fukui/Echizen. In fact, today I’m going to pick up the print I purchased in Asakusa. I had it professionally framed so I could display it. Also, going soon to the Art Institute of Chicago to view their amazing collection. Absolutely loved my time in Japan and looking forward to returning in ‘25. Thank you Dave for sharing your knowledge and experience ! 加油！！

[@QuestorNZ]

Thank you as ever Dave, I love that you are keeping the craft alive. My purchases this year will absolutely be supplemented by the new subscription series I think! Hopefully my next Japan trip will include a day or 2 in Tokyo, so I can come say hello again :)

[@johnlee2579]

Some people use a calander to track a year. I use Dave's year in review video 😂

[@Ariwiden91]

A wonderful recap video, Dave. Thank you for all that you and your team does. 2025 will be another great year!

[@JayBlueWhisper]

Great update video, stunning work, wishing you lots of success for next year

[@DManDuck007]

Thank you for the update. I hope desperately to visit someday. I hope the upcoming year treats you well!

[@acmhfmggru]

thank you very much for the update, and I wish you and your crew all the best in the coming year. In my opinion you look more healthy at your current weight than you do in the replay from last year, mostly in your face.

[@lbaruzzi]

Congrats, I've been there twice, amazing work and environment. Also glad to see the supporting resources to the paper workshop !

[@gregoryowain2073]

Its great to think that at the end of this year I can finally say I've visited the shop. Looking forward to coming again through the changing seasons.

[@DanihelMetalPromotion]

Visited the shop twice now, should be back in Japan this April. Will drop by again :)

[@windmill1965]

Happy New Year Dave, and all the best for you, your employees, and your business in 2025.

[@BigJengaa]

I got the email that said this was coming out but it still surprised me and made me incredibly happy.

[@brainofthefrain]

Wow, that new print looks amazing

[@larskamenec]

I need to make my first purchase this coming year. But I am one who sees 4 of the 5 I am most interested in being in the "reprinting" status. Congrats on your growth and success. I love your videos and await all new ones. I crave you doing more on the history of the eras and examples. I could listen to you teach and lecture for hours. It is interesting and your voice and manner are fantastic.

[@Justin-ly7ur]

Been waiting all year for this!! ❤❤

[@Clockworkbio]

Best part of every year

[@Audioynuyor]

I thought I watched the 2023 update yesterday! Where did last year go?! Anyway, you look as cool and wise as ever Mr. Bull, I wish you and your team nothing but success!

[@Braveguy]

Yesss hello mr bull

[@wilson1988]

Another wonderful update, Dave. Congratulations on another successful year. Where did the time go?!

[@UteHempel]

Oooh I do love Atelier Sento, wish they had more books out in English. Excited for the new series!

[@scottrdare]

Boy i love these videos

[@SnydeX9]

Was about to congratulate you for another year full of successes until I saw that last graph. 😅😅

[@marge117]

Yay ☺️

[@kurosawa1120]

very lovely

[@camphope9344]

Good job friend

[@ProperlyParanoid]

I feel the public has not been sufficiently warned about the dangers of watching David Bull's channel. I used to think I was safe. I've been watching since the first ukiyo-e heroes days, and never felt any interest in buying anything. "Sure," I though, "it's all very wonderful, the prints look very nice, it's great that Dave is keeping the craft alive, it's good that people are willing to pay for it, but me, buying any of it? Why would I want to? Looking at it through my monitor is more than good enough for me." Years passed. One night I had a dream that I was opening a package from Dave filled with prints and I was feeling intensely happy. I woke up. The first thing I felt was disappointment that the prints were a dream, the package wasn't coming. Then I immediately crawled to my computer, googled "Mokuhankan" and started ordering. I'm now $1500 poorer. Also, covered in prints. Think not yourself safe! I thought I was, and yet... You never know when you break. Stay safe.

[@UloPe]

Haha, that sounds very familiar

[@TheChrishendrix]

Always wait for a new video from David. Between time I keep watching the Davids Choice playlist. 😊

[@Mareloko41]

Dave, you look wonderful as always sir. It’s a delight to see you post something. Cheers!

[@PatrickPlaysRetro]

Video posted 18 seconds ago, the second i saw that notification i clicked, can't miss a Dave Bull video lol

[@slawa_slaw]

thx

[@brandonhowell3213]

Dave, our weight graphs match. 😂😂 We gotta get back on it in 2025!

[@seseragistudio]

I'm not so sure ... I'm getting feedback that says, "You look healthier than last year. Maybe putting a bit more weight on is not a problem ..."

[@neuzd]

Oooh Atelier Sento, I think I remember them from a million years ago. I think they had some very evocative monochromatic prints, maybe on etsy?

[@MK-zq7zv]

Big fan of yours David. I would like to buy some of your work and would like to know if you ship to Denmark

[@MaxRenke]

Any update on great wave? ever going to reprint?

[@Elwood288]

I dunno Dave. I think there might have been something to see in that last graph. In fact I think there was MORE to see!

[@madeofnapalm]

14:31 if only this world was run by people with a similar mindset...

[@Dooguk]

Hi David, do you have any news on the Great Wave reprints? It's been 12 months since I last heard anything.

[@Stevofaves]

"Growth just for it's own sake is meaningless." My God, if the CEOs of the world would take on this philosophy, 90% of our problems would vanish.

[@mickobee]

Not the weight update 😂

[@benjizion7365]

Tears of joy to learn about the new paper! 🇯🇵❤️‍🔥

[@veil1792]

*Just outstanding!* 🥰

[@dadeevad]

Amazing!!

[@billyvray]

Yes!

[@1vanillaface168]

It would be interesting to hear why you didn't raise prices as you are clearly not at equilibrium and also yen is 50% weaker

[@seseragistudio]

Because most of our customers are overseas, paying us in $ £ and €, and given that the yen has become weaker and weaker recently, this gives us an automatic increase (at this end), without changing the price at the customer end. A fairly large percent of that 'growth' in the charts is due to this weakening of the yen, not an actual increase in the number of prints being shipped.

[@Wyattinous]

You are a gift to us all ❤ I never thought I would find it exciting being shown graphs but you did it 📈📊 you've made a truly wonderful part of Japan even more bright and beautiful, so proud of how far you and your team have come 🫶⛩️🎍