Day in the Life of a Japanese Bread Baker

A day in the life at a Japanese Bakery in Tokyo Japan. This is the working life of a typical Japanese baker and their Japan work culture. We follow the Japan baker during their work hours as well as the morning routine and after work life. Japanese bakeries are known for their unique variety of bread products quite different to their western counterparts, with items such as melon pan, an pan and all kinds of sozai breads. And although rice is a Japanese staple, bread gained in popularity during the meiji period, and in less than 2 centuries, it’s become even more popular than rice. Soft Japanese bread with all sorts of cream and curry fillings, mentaiko and yakisoba toppings is all perfectly suited for the local taste. In Japan, food safety is paramount to showcasing and serving delectable breads. And with Japanese customers equally conscious about cleanliness, it's almost culturally mandatory for breads to be individually wrapped assuring customers that each piece of bread has been properly handled and no else has touched it. Shokupan is a Japanese milk bread, popular for its milky-sweet taste, undeniable moistness and pillowy cottoncandy like softness often served as breakfast toast or sandwich bread. Different than traditional white bread, it has a richer flavorful experience. The Yudane baking method which originated in Japan is used here. Instead of being cooked, the flour is mixed with boiled water then left to cool down before use, which gelatinizes the starch in the flour resulting in a more tender bread which stays softer for longer.
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[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@desultorilypanacea]

Shame on government of Japan for not providing more support for parents.

[@ropro9817]

OMG, what an impressive woman! 🤩

[@hell0h0bbit]

Excuse moi, why is the woman working full time for her own business during the day, buying groceries, delivering kids, and still cooking dinner?? Is the husband handicap??

[@PuJolsLol]

This is a longshot, but you should do a Day in the life with PewDiePie since he lives in Japan. Thank you for the new episode. Day in the life videos are always so amazing.

[@EmperorZelos]

gonna admit THEY'RE wrong not THEIR wrong.

[@camilla7016]

She’s a bakery owner, a worker, a mom, a daughter, a wife, a social media manager and even a courier! She’s simply amazing!

[@Ewang2727]

But she’s not a wife

[@seseurian]

@@Ewang2727 what??

[@joshhudson7413]

no wonder the suicide rates are so high in Japan

[@Lara-vo6rp]

@@Ewang2727 what do you mean? She's literally a mom, her husband is in the video

[@gemini1123]

One person’s dream is another person’s nightmare. They already said it, she’s been hospitalized before for exhaustion and doesn’t look like she slowed down so it could happen again. I definitely wouldn’t have quit dancing to bring poor kids into this strange world. I’d much rather be a rock star self sufficient ballerina baker who has time to relax and do whatever after work. Rather than have all those people needing her constantly. She’s going to age very fast if she doesn’t find time to relax. People get a false sense of importance when they are always *needed*. It really is doing a disservice to everyone around them when that person doesn’t demonstrate proper self care to relax and be alone. Because that means she would expect others to do as she does. It’s a sick cycle. We need to slow down for ourselves and for others. It’s not a competition… it’s not a race… but people treat it as such.

[@mikehgmusic]

It’s so funny knowing her name is Arina, because this is how you pronounce flour in spanish, in the same way we also say « pan » for bread. She was meant to be a baker

[@oscarsm86]

I was looking for this comment, I noticed at 3:24 that the sign for the bakery says "arina de panaderia" (a play of words in spanish, it could be Bakery Arina, or Bakery flour)

[@johnguevara6160]

They got pan from Portuguese travlers

[@anjdgz]

Here in Philippines flour is "Harina".

[@TheTwinkle15]

I'm spanish and I came to the comment section looking for this exact comment when I noticed the "arina de panadería" sign hahaha

[@JJDaMan808]

It's her calling for sure, glad she's enjoying it 👍

[@solapuribeast500]

Bro I don't know why but after seeing your 'day in life' series I get fresh and motivated for more work and hard work............ please keep this series and more content continue.❤

[@aimeekatekelly353]

Me too ! Seeing people working hard and being successful and happy is so motivating

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Same bhai. Love this series.

[@abdelhakyac7285]

Its normal... he is showing japanese at work...... you cant find anything more motivating

[@liontamer5841]

Same broo

[@pillapaaroh]

Arina (harina) means "flour" in Spanish. Pan means bread in Spanish too (Spanish and Portuguese people brought bread to Japan, so that is why they use the Spanish/Portuguese word for bread). As she is a flamenco dancer, she probably knows that, so there is no better name for her shop. Besides... that lady is working amazingly hard EVERY SINGLE DAY! My deepest respect to her!

[@amany247]

No god but Allah Islam way for peace and real monotheist Search about the truth with honest heart

[@abbazabbado]

Not only did the Portuguese bring flour (harina) and bread (pan), they also brought a little treat that's remained enormously popular to this day: Castella (pronounced "KA-su-TE-ra" in Japanese) is a moist sort of sponge cake, often with a layer of melted sugar on top that goes especially well with a cup of tea for the 3-o'clock snack ( _san-ji no oyatsu_ ). The most famous variety is the traditional Nagasaki _kasutera_ , though countless variations abound. FI, not far out the Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station lies Koenji, where there's a small shop not too far from the station that specializes in a sort of soufflé style of _kasutera_ that's remarkably light and fluffy. Like this little bread shop, 3 or 4 hard-working ladies run the whole show. BTW, to Mr. Paolo, this is a lovely little window on the lives of "regular folks" in Japan, and really done in a sympathetic and unobtrusive way. Bravo!👏👏 I think you've really hit on something here. Hope you can keep it up. 👍✨

[@jimbotron70]

​@@abbazabbadoAlso *panko* used for frying foods comes from the same root.

[@carsilk2492]

This young woman is a rockstar. To do all of this while also being a great mom and taking her kids to the candy store afterwards, what a role model!

[@biziluxgames8924]

yeah burnout in 3..2...1...

[@CrimsonAgario]

she's at least 38 surprisingly!

[@mahmudulhasan8779]

​@@CrimsonAgario she's 31?

[@beel.5627]

@@CrimsonAgario 31 y.o

[@CrimsonAgario]

@@mahmudulhasan8779 i thought he mentioned she danced for 20 after turning 18. mb

[@MeganeNaoki]

Im absolutely flabbergasted at the amount of work she does in a single day and its no wonder she collapsed. You can see how efficiently and quickly she moves while working, its insane. I hope she gets the proper support she needs because health is important

[@m1st219]

That's Japan in a nutshell 😂

[@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever]

africans work harder and yet they get no attention like this. sad. people can watch about extreme poverty or famine and don't donate anything, but then they see one cute homeless japanese girl in someone's vlog and they donate $90,000 to her 🤦‍♀ tell me people don't have yellow fever without telling me they don't have it....

[@vashsunglasses]

@@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever If you care so much, start your own KZbin channel and make videos about it.

[@Nicolinka19]

@@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever sure babe

[@Wheelio]

@@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever This could be said for numerous underdeveloped countries sadly. While Japan has a major issue with work life balance, their quality of life overall is miles better than many others.

[@prakasavlogs]

love to see life of a happy family in Japan

[@chaushb]

That's to happy to me

[@habibzd]

yhea me too! :)

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

She's a supermom. Prepares breakfast, sends the kids to school, bakes entire day, picks them up from school and cooks dinner everyday. Outstanding!

[@Melissamahlalove]

She is an amazing woman and her mom! What a great bakery !

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Sad she has to collapse in exhaustion to take a break.

[@lenas6246]

@@o_o4221 she doesnt balance shit, she barely eats and is clearly overworked. I swear most of these videos are completely mental and there always bumch of clowns who justify and glorify it

[@olegivanov7502]

​@@southcoastinventors6583 😂😂

[@roserevancroix2308]

☺

[@geraldineconway1865]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ 🙄

[@vincelicas2422]

The way you captured Arina biking back to her bread shop in the golden sunlight and showing the kids eating and having fun with their Obachan was so wholesome. It felt like I was watching a "slice of life" anime. Your Day in the Life series never disappoints! great work!

[@erin_ly]

Agreed❤

[@abidyacine9273]

Exactly my thoughts

[@KillerJ217]

I loved this too. Made me tear up!

[@SliceofAnimeIRL]

"That time I got reincarnated as a breadmakers daughter and was filmed by a Tokyo KZbinr"

[@DarkShines051987]

Seeing the mother and Obachan be so heartfelt and friendly with the kids was very emotional for me, as well. It hit home hard 😭

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I really hope she gets the chance for me time, she works like crazy and it blows my mind. She's a mother, wife, shop owner, and more. What a hard working lady.

[@m-jestic4606]

and she got hospitalized. dont get me wrong: everyone should do what they want, this is freedom. But if u have 2 child u cant act like u are a superhero or something and get hospitalized and risk to die... how about your children?

[@syraxT]

Baby's crying instead of typical alarm sound at the start was genius 😂😂

[@myosotismalva]

She's really overwhelmed by the workload. I'm not surprised she brokedown. She's a successful business owner. Hopefully she'll find a proper balance and preserve her health ❤

[@CarpetHater]

i'm still suprised, she still works nine hours, which is 1,5 hours more than what is normal here where i live, so despite her working less she still works alot.

[@prashantgurung2635]

​@@CarpetHater She is a Owner Not Everyday She Works Plus She Also Have Lunch Off Time so Basically She Works Max 6-7 Hours Thats Less Than Japanese Standards

[@CeaseR_s]

Bro the fact that everyone got together after a long day lowkey made me wanna have a small family... 🥺

[@leleprtk]

She literally looks like a model, SO BEAUTIFUL! And everything they make looks sooooo good

[@josephrowe849]

That's why I'm attracted to Japanese women WAY more than western anglosphere women. They prefer true beauty and wholesomeness more than the ones in America or anywhere else.

[@scrubbingoffinternet5221]

​@@josephrowe849 i hope the women you lust after stick to Japanese men

[@ZennyReacts]

@@josephrowe849 Facts

[@yesno8785]

@@josephrowe849 I'm sure Western women don't prefer you, man...These so-called "passport bros" are obsessed with bashing Western women based on generalizations and dehumanizing non-Western women because of these fantasies they push on them. It's a shame these day-in-the-life videos focusing on Japanese women are flooded with losers like you guys. I swear social media has rotted the brains of many people...

[@YasserBostan-pk5kh]

Settle down. She's nothing to write home about. Average.

[@nerd26373]

Japanese bread makers deserve more credit for what they do. They work hard tirelessly, and it’s something to be proud of. Keep up with this series as always. We appreciate them a lot.

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

That's all bread makers tbf

[@OrangeMelon419]

Here in Germany Bread is Everything. We love our Bread Makers a lot. I want to Go to Japan so bad just to test there Bread 😂

[@tedisetiandi_]

Every bread makers in the world did this tho

[@hell0h0bbit]

Excuse moi, why is the woman working full time for her own business during the day, buying groceries, delivering kids, and still cooking dinner?? Is the husband handicap??

[@ariyune7007]

​@@hell0h0bbitMaybe it's because the husband either works far away or is busy most of the day? We only get a small glimpse into their lives. Don't go to badmouthing people like that immediately.

[@ndrpspsty1215]

A former dancer, a baker, and a mom?? Arina-san is a literal machine😂 love seeing her and everyone in the bakery doing everything with lots of positive energy. Hope everyone stay safe and healthy🎉 thank you Paolo for this amazing video❤

[@voidpunk2713]

and she went to culinary school...

[@xspiritx4161]

​@JOKOWI THE GREAT PRESIDENT Caper sia, ngatain malay tapi ngomong ke org jepang

[@vincentsiregar7050]

@JOKOWI THE GREAT PRESIDENT gak nyambung boss 😂

[@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever]

positive energy cause they're japanese? no one says "positive energy" about african bakers.....

[@rahhmennoodles338]

@@kpop_fans_have_yellow_fever Probably because this video has absolutely nothing to do with Africa. Go find an African baker to make a video about if you wanna see comments like that.

[@AM-ps7kq]

One salute to her supportive mother ❤❤

[@Tech-Sam]

What a nice family. The house looks like it’s filled with love and great role models for the kids.

[@spacethe_aussie6182]

I always love seeing the diversity of people working these jobs. Really is incredible seeing how all these different people live and work. Keep it up Palo!

[@AlanVByrnes]

I agree with that but, Diversity and living with Robots is how I feel should be too, we learn from each and live together with Robots, how Japan still is with them, 🤖🤝

[@TheLinKrust]

Another lovely and interesting story - wonderful to learn more about such genki people 🎉

[@edwardcullen3251]

He picks attractive females because it gets views

[@spacethe_aussie6182]

@@edwardcullen3251 that is 100% not the case 💀

[@jojorockzzz1211]

What is this diversity you talk about? All of them look of Japanese ethnicity to me

[@marqbarq5977]

This feels like the most genuine “day in the life” that you ever done. A true view into the hard work that Japanese families. Thank you for what you do good sir.

[@monkeysa43]

One thing I notice about the quiet streets of Japan, they are immaculate no letter like here in the UK , I didn’t think bread was so popular in Japan . A very interesting video. My God that woman worked very hard, especially with two children. Very good to see how other countries live from day today I do enjoy these videos. 😉🇬🇧

[@newyorkerjoe123]

"A day in the life of ..", is the best shows ever happen on KZbin. They always cheer me up, they are therapeutic, it is so wonderful and inspiring to follow the daily life of highly talented workers. Makes me want to do my best in my own job. 🤗🤗🤗

[@NekoArts]

I don't at the moment but I worked as a baker in Sweden a couple of years back. Starting work at 2-3am is pretty standard since the bread has to be ready in time for people to have fresh bread for breakfast in the morning. Also, in regard to her minimalist makeup routine: wearing makeup as a baker is pretty much a no-go. Those ovens (and the steam from them) get pretty hot so any makeup literally melts off your face. That in combination with all the dust inside a bakery makes wearing makeup more of a hassle than anything else. When I went to culinary school, there were a few girls in my class who stubbornly wore makeup the first few times in the bakery and they'd all end up looking like Alice Cooper by the end of the day. Many of them ended up having to go wash their makeup off because the mascara had melted from the heat of the ovens and made their eyelashes stick together. I plan to open my own shop somewhere in Japan in the future (making European and Swedish goodies) and I'm doing the research for it now so this video had pretty good timing. It would have been nice to know where they get their ingredients and things from - although I realize that I might be the only one in the audience with that interest, haha.

[@theman5614]

Good luck! I hope when you open your bakery in Japan everything will work very well for you. Having a business is very difficult and the time needing to start just sounds exhausting! In any case wish you all the best!

[@user-ep5zo5ne4v]

Good luck opening your shop in the future :) I hope all of your research for it is fruitful, and you open your shop sucessfully!

[@nhitnut]

I hope successful for you in Japan! ❤

[@wtfvladi]

ei Niko.. who cares

[@LibrajmL2023]

@@wtfvladi I care

[@Adam-jh5iz]

Does anyone else instantly hit the like button on Paolo's videos before you watch it because you know it's going to be good?

[@Kassadin.]

well if u do that the algorithm prob think that ur a bot and it doesnt do good to the video 🤓

[@Adam-jh5iz]

@@Kassadin. I doubt it, because I watch the whole video. Bots would just like and move on.

[@Lipurshan]

YES

[@Dayvit78]

The algorhythm knows.

[@meilina3475]

🖐

[@HexaBoxabl]

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope you become the one😊

[@michaelandrenio993]

This video got me hooked, and now I’m determined to become a billionaire in just two years! 💪💰

[@lasvegasluca9509]

That's great! I'm motivated too! How can we achieve this challenge?

[@claresmithy4667]

No specific one really, because there are lots of investment plans and strategies littered all over the internet today, for instance, investments like real estates,gold, drop shipping crypto currency and lots more

[@jeremygood3246]

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[@Flameysaur]

it's fascinating how some people live like this and don't die from overwork. her life looks so busy, i was out of breath just watching her day lol

[@ryrieishikawa18]

Doing her own marketing strategy moved me. Being a wife, a mother, a baker, an influencer, a marketing strategist at the same time would not be an easy job to do. Would definitely like to try their products!

[@impascab]

that family is so wholesome 😭

[@mrwestcottx3487]

Indeed. Her family is very adorable

[@wanderlustadventuresph]

I love Japan, the culture and the people are so amazing and hardworking.

[@Near902]

Paolo you are always the best. In October I'll visiting her bakery in Tokyo as soon as I get there. Blesses

[@Maderon]

This is such a great video to show how a busy mama can take good care of her children and family yet didn't give up her career. Applause

[@mylessheehan4871]

Did you miss the part where she was hospitalized from overworking?

[@yuurei-kun]

@@mylessheehan4871 that was with a different, tougher schedule though? so his point still stands

[@lenas6246]

@@yuurei-kun the point is this is unhealthy and shouldnmz be glorified

[@yuurei-kun]

@@lenas6246 I don't know if we watched the same video. Nothing about the lifestyle shown in it is what I would consider "unhealthy" or "overworking", it's a pretty typical 9-5 job with some parental chores on top of that, a common reality for most working parents

[@HermannTheGreat]

@@lenas6246 Yep, I'd imagine if you surveyed 1000 children and youth if they'd rather have their mom home in the morning and after school, and also as their teacher they'd all say yes rather than no. If possible, a mom being able to stay home to manage the house and teach the children is ideal in most cases, hence why it was the norm for hundreds of years and still is across much of the world.

[@d4n13lr0x]

It always fills me with such admiration and sadness when I see how strong important communities are in Japan compared to the United States. Supporting other local businesses (bread deliveries to cafes, shops, etc) and the authenticity of the food being hand crafted daily is something that almost always sees an enormous premium cost associated with it in the US.

[@yuurei-kun]

unironically blame car company lobbyists for this, it's hard to have a community when your city designs require you to drive to get anywhere

[@Adrian-zw6sc]

Japan has much lower minimum wage requirements than does the US, which is beneficial for small independent Japanese businesses.

[@Grumpini]

@@Adrian-zw6sc It also has to do with zoning laws; in the U.S. and Canada most suburbs don't allow for mixed use (business & residential) construction in the same area. This is why there are so many communities with just miles of houses and no shops. Most Japanese suburbs allow people to open businesses in neighborhoods by contrast.

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

We need walkable communities to make this possible!

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

@@Adrian-zw6sc But they also have national health insurance, excellent public schools with great food programs and excellent public transportation so you don't need an expensive car and gas.

[@giuliag2141]

I may have shed a tear 😢 this is so nice. Such a nice woman and mother

[@roquemedrano2230]

Paolo from tokyo is so entertaining he never disappoints he makes my day

[@lobstershrimp]

Loved when she returned to the bakery because grandma got to see the grandchildren 😊 Reminds me of my parents when they saw my nieces and nephews back in the day. It's such a joy for elders

[@myhandlehasbeenmishandled]

Did you notice, her mom was already there when she started her shift and still there when she came back with her kids.

[@lobstershrimp]

@@myhandlehasbeenmishandled Yep, I thought they would just have the employee take care for the rest of the day.

[@hlim431]

Congratulations Paolo, perhaps this was the most enjoyable & happy episode so far... Arina is SO motivated & hardworking, it stands to reason she was a ballet dancer for 10 years! Excellent editing & storylines... Arina is simply amazing!!

[@maomi1852]

She's truly an inspiration! A Business owner, a baker, a mother with two children... What a hard worker! Makes me feel I have to work hard as well

[@sidneyhartmann9786]

I hope she reads all of these positive comments about how we appreciate for her hard work !

[@matiasflodstrander7852]

Arina seems so efficient and graceful in her movements. Her dance background really shows!

[@Ulrna]

What a cute and wholesome mother 🥰

[@theanimaster]

These videos are SO inspirational. The fact that you established and grew a KZbin channel filled with such positivity is breathtaking… you and Maiko are proof that good things happen on KZbin!

[@anoakenstaff]

Maiko?

[@cryn7116]

❤❤❤

[@otaviobettega2492]

That older lady flinging the kid around in front of the shop reminded me of my grandma doing that when I was little. It's nice seeing people be happy.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

I love Japanese bakeries. In the 20+ years I’ve been in this country, the quality and style of bread available in Japan has changed a lot. Basically, bakeries here used to be divided into two groups: those that tried to replicate traditional European (French) baking styles; and “Japanese style“ bakeries serving simple, sweet breads and light, tasteless white bread meant to accompany a meal in place of rice. But recently things have diversified a lot, and the quality of bread sold in many bakeries here has gotten quite excellent. Anyway, great content as usual Paolo. 🍻

[@ev721]

Completely unrelated to the video. I want to visit Japan and was wondering if I can get by with English? Spoke to someone from Tokyo and he said NO. No one speaks it. I find that hard to believe.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@missplainjane3905 “shokupan” is that simple white bread I mentioned that traditionally was seen as a kind of rice replacement. (Also used a lot for sandwiches, etc.) Although it is often a bit boring, we can find tastier and more interesting varieties these days as well.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@ev721 Well, it’s not that NO ONE speaks it. Nearly every Japanese adult has studied English for at least a few years in the public school system, and many also take private lessons as well. A small percentage are fluent enough to communicate confidently. But even people with moderate skills tend to panic and freeze up when foreign people try to speak English with them. (There are various cultural reasons for this I won’t get into.) One thing to keep in mind though, if you travel here, is that although most people aren’t confident with verbal communication in English, they’re generally pretty decent at reading it. So my advice would be to bring along a notepad and a pen. 😀

[@ev721]

@@Jordan-inJapan I see. Thank you so much for that detailed answer!

[@ev721]

@@missplainjane3905 Good to know. Thanks!

[@vishalseusankar9793]

Wow, give that lady an award! She's amazing!

[@ruuda4176]

I wish nothing but the best for her and her family, she is such a hard worker.

[@kaydeekelly5852]

What a nice bakery. And everyone seems to work nicely together. i don't mind eating bread everday with soo many option to pick.hehe. Hope she can open her second bakery soon.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

They make so many delicious bread!

[@Nikolapoleon]

I haven't worked in a bakery before, but I have worked in a few cafes, and similar such places. I always describe those jobs as the kind that make you "grow extra arms" because you have to work so quickly. I can see that Arina and her mother have mastered this principle with incredible deftness.

[@salahoussous7041]

such a great mother

[@kp24tg27]

Ah to be a Japanese mom, who owns a bakery, business woman, wife who takes her handmade bread home for her family, cooks amazingly and also looks BOMB She's living the dream I'm so happy for her and hopes she continues to live a happy and healthy life 🎉

[@InMustafar]

It's kind of a beautiful coincidence, but in Spanish Arina sounds like "Harina" which means Flour, maybe she's blessed to work with flour 😊

[@epicinatozifier8943]

likewise brother, i think we got the word from spain, 1+ here in the Philippines

[@DeeDahoud]

I usually never comment on KZbin but this woman is a QUEEN. God bless you mama.

[@daniarvi]

This was mind-blowingly wholesome. She is the real MVP.

[@vaniimi]

talk about a packed day! Ik everywhere she goes is fairly close in distance but thats still so much movement, i hope her business continues to prosper and her family well

[@RyuSei00555]

Great episode, it’s always interesting to watch keep up the amazing work. Here’s a fun fact: Arina’s name translates in Spanish as flour! And the logo for her bakery, it also has Spanish that reads ‘Arina de Panadería’ it translates to ‘Bakery of Flour’! 😊

[@KoichiFirst8092]

That would be "Harina" then. "Harina" as in _flour_ is written with an unpronounced H in the beginning.

[@iwrona6258]

"de" implicates that is "from" something so it would rather be "Bakery's flour" not "of"

[@Lara-vo6rp]

aw thats so cool and adorable!

[@SwaggerDeluxe]

I absolutely love this video which showcases the incredible work ethic and dedication of a bakers in Japan! It is inspiring to see how they create each baked product with love and passion while expressing her culture. I have great respect for them and feel motivated to approach my own work with the same dedication and enthusiasm.

[@TheSnufking]

Seeing someone overworking and even collapsing from that is not inspiring. She needs to slow down and put her health first

[@grantdervishi8186]

One of my customers owns an Italian bakery and she works very hard. Probably 60 hours a week. I have mad respect for bakery owners no matter what country they are in

[@cmbc2210]

a day in a life of a working mom :) she is so inspiring balancing work and being a homemaker! she looks so happy baking and their family looks so cute! more power to our supermom!

[@Calcifurr]

What a beautiful family! And the mother is such a super mom! I’m amazed at all the hard work and effort she puts in daily.

[@route7592]

Another great "Day in the Life"! I guess the reason why she's good in baking is that her name is Arina... means "flour" in Tagalog. What a coincidence😁Japanese really takes pride on what they do! Salute!!!!

[@heracabigao3688]

I love the "Day in the Life of.." series especially this one ☺ Inspires me to work harder 💪💪 while taking care of my kids, doing all household chores and some daughter's duty 😁

[@leifjohnson2081]

I am in awe and I love it I’m a baker at store I work. But my work isn’t as good mines frozen. Hers are hand made. I love this.

[@saputra_iqbal08]

I think this is one of most wholesome "Day in the Life" series I've ever watch ❤

[@Tvdiet]

That banana bread sounded absolutely DELICIOUS. I’d definitely want to give that a try

[@DhruvPatel-jo9tn]

I love all these day in the life videos. Keep em coming!!!

[@michaelatkins8938]

This family makes me so happy, my heart is melting

[@sethabutraviraseranee7664]

Everytime I visit Japan.... Japanese bakery is one of my bucket list...it taste really good...unique and so tasty...can't describe in words...I just love Japanese bakery and all kind of foods

[@sarak1542]

As an American baker/mother who wakes at 2am to be at work and making pastry cream by 3am, my hat goes off to her!❤

[@DirkCannon]

Thank you Paolo for the upload! i love this series.

[@mrtrex1748]

This video had a wholesome spirit about it. I love it !

[@thomasji7614]

Japanese breads are the bane of my diet, I can't stop eating them! Thank you for another great video, Day in the Life series is the GOAT! Have a great weekend Paolo! :D

[@southcoastinventors6583]

First world problems are the best.

[@oxanadc]

same, I am too obsess with bread

[@aureliomarsili3902]

Beautiful !!! Paolo is an exceptional director, with his shots he manages to tell the story perfectly and give the viewer the impression of being himself on the scene ... very good !!! Best series on KZbin !!! Thank you !!! Ciao from Italy ...

[@liliaalvarado7040]

The moment I tried Japanese Bread, I was hooked. If I could, I would buy a loaf every week. I can see why Japan now spend more on bread. Trick to the bread, if you get the milk bread, recommend with nutela, cookie butter, or just plain peanut butter and jam. Its a bit on the sweet side, and awesome as a snack or for breakfast.

[@ryanhazzard1845]

This is by far my favorite episode! Amazing family! Great episode keep up the good work.

[@cyleung4915]

Salute and bows of respect to Arina, she is incredible, amazingly talented and immensely capable. Running a successful business and taking care of the kids and household so perfectly. Just wished Arina to remember to take care of herself, remember to have enough rest (and recreations too, despite this may seemed a luxury at the moment) and do not get hurt in the busy non-stop daily routines. Same to you and Maiko too, Paolo!

[@heythave]

That’s not going to happen unless she subtract the husband and kids and half of her bakery job. She’s probably going to keep going at 1000 mph until some thing breaks.

[@mayonnaisesamurai]

That bakery looks soo lovely and everything looks so delicious! Very cool to see a mom and daughter duo opening up a bakery together 🥺💗

[@rg20322]

What an awesome family. So much respect for this family, and of course the wife just knocking it out of the park with opening that store, kids, etc!

[@aaronchoi7852]

Loved this! Awesome work Paolo!

[@Caffrey90]

Seeing how she jumped into action as soon as she stepped into her bakery I am no surprised that she has tendency to overwork herself. I'm 33 and I cannot imagine having her energy 😅. Colour me impressed!

[@ivanwill]

Seriously, that is work ethic on another level!

[@TheoCynical]

I’m glad you are showcasing their store. They seem so happy to communicate with you and share their thoughts. ❤

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I'm amazed this is her more balanced approach to life. I'm tired just watching her. Arina is a rock star!

[@cayleenasworldi3647]

I’m so glad I caught your video early. I love watching your videos because I get to see the world in a different light and I get to see such a different and truly amazing and beautiful culture. I love it

[@henrychew235]

That's one hectic routine, non stop without much rest, props for her being able to do this day after day. As always love these series!

[@sakthiat]

Thanks for sharing this! Beautiful to see the life of hardworking women

[@Adam-iq8rv]

Man, I love your wholesome content!

[@peshiii97]

As a big lover of bread this feels so good and fluffy. Japanese bread looks so clean and refined. I hope Paolo can also make a day in the life of a Japanese voice actor someday. I'm really curious about their line of work because we only hear their voices most of the time.

[@teemupuumalainen3051]

What a determined, energetic and strong lady she is. Difficult not to fall on her haha

[@jmathijsk]

Amazing, what a force mom is! And grandma is evenly invested, lovely to see such a passionate family business!

[@anjelikapernstich]

I absolutely looooooved this! Wishing Arina all the best. Also want to compliment you on your pronunciation, it's really good. And the editing, so amazing. Thank you for this episode!

[@Marneus28]

I loved buying stuff from little bakery's like this one when I was visiting Japan. The prices were always great and all the different treats were super yummy. I wish we had some of the Japanese style breads back here where I live in Canada. XD

[@lenkaminarovicova]

As an exchange student in Japan, currently doing a part-time job at a bakery, I love to see the representation 😁😍💕

[@jeovanygarrido4775]

Always a pleasure to watch these

[@izabela.wilson]

She's a wife, a mom, a daughter, a bakery owner, she writes her signs, feed her social media, goes to market and makes the meals, AND EVEN SO takes classes of flamenco. She's an Aries, for sure. So much energy! I wish I have a half of all those energy, LOL

[@koopuluri]

What a beautiful, loving, hardworking family :). Brings me warmth and joy. Wishing for their continued joy and happiness. And an incredible video @Paolo, you and Maiko have outdone yourselves with this one. Will be looking forward in eager anticipation for your upcoming videos in this series.

[@sarimjokhio]

These types of people really never fail to motivate others who are struggling to keep up consistently.

[@fv_.564]

Solid episode, so happy to see people doing what they love!

[@Pandodora]

her job is so hectic yet she is still able to cope with it, this is truly amazing

[@lauralanzoni525]

Possibly my favorite "Day in the Life" video so far! So wholesome, brought me so much joy!