Day in the Life of a Japanese Wagyu High School Student

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@89.]

whats with the maskville

[@ropro9817]

TIL Japan has wagyu high schools 🤯🤯🤯

[@AyshRowland]

You heard the man, eat more Wagyu beef!

[@itzrachei]

👍🏻

[@Lilja2022]

Please, listen and turn off those annoying auto dubbing translations. Its so bad. I know english very well and dont need it.

[@AstrogationEngine]

Paolo: “I love excel” Soma: “I don’t understand you” 😂😂😂

[@peter_de_Jong817]

​@BrandyMcLendon-m6qOK bot

[@Mark-hg6vc]

@BrandyMcLendon-m6q What?

[@meacadwell]

@BrandyMcLendon-m6q Why should we care what you think when you don't even care enough to know the topic of this video or double check things before making a completely irrelevant comment...? Rhetorical question, don't care.

[@johnair1]

The thing with excel if you start teaching yourself and creating your own calculations its pretty cool but once it´s sth you have to do for school the ambition and motivation might suffer! My tip is start doing your own calculations which will ignite a spark eventually ;-)

[@Zanji1234]

can agree though

[@izAlannah]

Most high school students have celebrities or athletes on their walls, but Soma has cow pictures. I wish this hardworking young man and his family all the best for the future.

[@YourAnimeOtaku]

my walls had gaming posters, and now its hello kitty and im a guy XD

[@xolololo]

i have cunni uoh

[@rsenalz]

@@YourAnimeOtaku sick i just have pokemon drawings, kitsune mask drawing, and a Christian Cross drawing

[@tankeryy1566]

@@YourAnimeOtaku anime waifus and japanese grammar points summaries for me

[@GFSForestry]

I thought I saw a picture of Merle Haggard in there too.

[@NKjia]

That "Uber eats" comment at 10:25 was hilarious

[@robinadhav6345]

bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gurgy69]

such a sick burn 🤣🤣🤣

[@impsquared]

good way to make money while traveling around japan on a motorcycle!

[@lodevijk]

These guys seemed like so chill

[@manuel0578]

The reality is that most of them will become delivery drivers or 7-11 workers 😂

[@TheJohn8765]

Very smart of Japan to be promoting practical jobs that fill a clear need. More countries should be doing this.

[@manuel0578]

So they’re learning all of this to become 7-11 workers and delivery drivers? What a waste.

[@GerardMenvussa]

@@manuel0578 Considering how crazy the work culture is in Japan, these kids are probably better off getting into farming.

[@cheapbongs]

@@manuel0578 what are you talking about weirdo?

[@nateg5505]

Most US high schools have electives for stuff like automotive, metal and wood working, business, CS, cooking and even stuff like floral care, and photography. There's also trade schools for after high school. Most teenagers in high school just don't take advantage and would rather have fun then worry about adulthood.

[@mrn13]

I think most countries on the planet will have practical studies as alternative to those preparing for university

[@おじさん-s8u]

As a Japanese, I look forward to your weekly videos introducing me to a Japan I never knew existed!

[@missplainjane3905]

You don't eat wagyu ?

[@katarzynamiernik5832]

@@missplainjane3905This video is absolutely not about eating wagyu. It’s about a high school.

[@strix5387]

​@missplainjane3905 He's saying he didn't know the wagyu highschool existed not wagyu itself

[@strix5387]

@missplainjane3905 Atleast now you know 😁

[@72jurg]

I can tell you, its really interesting to watch from Slovakia too:)

[@gokul_ml]

Nothing is more therapeutic than a day in the life episode from paolo.

[@greetingsfrompaul]

@@Mefhisto1 he's happy lol and he obviously has friends you don't know his life

[@skyrisetempest1452]

Yes. Is like Netflix show 😂 bro need to be on Netflix and have his own show lol.

[@richardede9594]

1) What a wonderful culture 2) He seems like a nice kid 3) The kids don't want to be influencers 4) They recycle their bottle tops (In the UK they're attached to the bottle because they're such a litter issue.) 5) They're so respectful to teachers and each other. 6) They clean up after lunch! Thank you Paolo - this must have been so hard to organise. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@tunim4354]

It's a village, hence they don't wanna be influencers. Japan has one of the highest number of internet influencers and vloggers. It is not immune to the patheitc internet culture sadly

[@richardede9594]

@tunim4354 yes - good point. I guess village life is a little more wholesome than than hustle and bustle of Tokyo...

[@MrVjfloyd]

yeah, but this assumptions are true for students from that school.

[@hashitha]

He seems like a good kid. ❤

[@jam8483]

Soma is a beast putting all those hours in everyday. Good on him for being so passionate and hard working towards continuing the wagyu legacy his dad has left behind

[@Steven-tl8fs]

Farmer people are tough.

[@ivanichianus]

Shoutout to the dancer, when he said WAIT I thought he was bluffing but then after lunch he danced for the whole class 😂 As an American watching them all work together to clean the school was so wild, that would not happen here in the states. Soma seems like a genuine hard working dude, good luck to him in life 🫡

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

I thought the same thing - there would be a protest the next day for everything they did here - lunch, cleaning, no shoes, no phones. It's beautiful to see them work together and bond...what a dream

[@DxBlack]

@@isaiahbaggett5014 There'd be a riot because Schools in the US are usually 2-3x the size with 5-6x less time to do any cleaning. Oh, and we tax people who live near the school to hire people to deal with the cleaning...instead of taxing people who live near the school, charge parents of certain schools for their child attending, and then instead of using that money to hire people to do the cleaning, force the children to do it. Perspective.

[@ChickensAndGardening]

U.S. schools can learn a lot from Japan.

[@Cardo2004]

@@DxBlackoh boo hoo. You couldn’t last cleaning a classroom for 10 minutes? Your weak mentality won’t get you far.

[@thehonestnonsugarcoater]

@@DxBlack Your jealousy is showing. Japanese people are worldwide known for their cleanliness and order within society. Americans are worldwide know for their filthiness and disorganization within society. In Japan, a janitor is not needed because people there practice the common sense art of picking up after themselves. In the US, people do not think of others only themselves. We have no sense of community.

[@PoemedByTony]

At first I'm like cows can go to high school!

[@Godless-Being]

What?

[@bacon7587]

​@@Godless-Being Wagyu beef

[@macklfmodelpeterbilt281lov6]

XD

[@Lumithegoat209]

Lol i thought so too haha

[@bryalogicalgaming5817]

I got some manga I'll send you about that subject.

[@neuro.weaver]

The father could well be the Japanese version of the "It ain't much, but it's honest work". This was the best Day in the Life of I have watched in a very long time.

[@Jackson-g4u]

> this was really informational, Paolo - i can imagine it is no small task getting permission for that amount of free access to the school & the students - congrats, great interviews as always ~

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you, I put a lot of effort into getting permission!

[@rtyrsson]

@@PaolofromTOKYO I imagine you did, given the Japanese people's preference for privacy... at least as I understand it. It says a great deal about you and your personal reputation that they permitted it. Not everyone would be allowed such access.

[@antoniodcoelho]

@@PaolofromTOKYO We need a "day in the life of getting permission approval for a video"!

[@vivianamarquez1395]

"Day in the life" are my favorite videos, but this one has been one of my favorite. People where so down to earth, nice and with their objectives already there. Thanks for such nice videos, Paolo. Greetings from Mexico ❤️🇲🇽

[@Azalynnnn]

Having grown up on Canadian farm this video was SUPER interesting to me! This guy lives and breathes cattle! Wake up and feed cows, school and feed cows, come home and feed cows. No wonder their wagyu is the best, it's farmers that love their herds

[@CSAdityaHoon]

haha cool

[@emilye-andrea9582]

I am soo happy you made this one !!! Silver spoon was and still is one of my favorite manga/anime and seeing an real agriculture school in japan is amazing !

[@RafaelW8]

I just watched Silver Spoon a couple of months ago. Really good anime, i wish they would continue it.

[@emilye-andrea9582]

@RafaelW8 the manga is completed if ever you wish to know how the story end :)

[@RafaelW8]

@emilye-andrea9582 thanks for the tip! I'm not really into manga. Anime is my preferred way of consuming media 🙈😩

[@aaronpischke5019]

Yes!!!! I was thinking about how great silver spoon is the whole time I was watching this! Might be time for a silver spoon rewatch!!

[@itsavalinnoduh8]

I was JUST about to comment something relating to Silver Spoon haha and its crazy how he's a student with a cow farm and also plays baseball just like Komaba

[@Zman-000]

God bless all farmers across the world, you are the foundation upon which all civilization is built.

[@mamanoneyall51]

Absolutely 💯 👍

[@shirahime23]

So true! Thank you all for providing us the food and food products that we enjoy. It's all thanks to your hard work, dear farmers!

[@MrAxle101]

That was veryinteresting. I love seeing how Soma is able to balance all that responsibility and stay happy and centered. Growing up in the province and having to help out raise livestock myself while balancing school life is definitely tough. Props to another great video. Well made and informative.

[@Letzzgoooo]

I feel so much joy and homey with this one. Jealous of such warmth home

[@dreadwing01]

One of your best videos yet, I am just impressed with how organized and fun the classes are.

[@ainmartinez8186]

Me too

[@kaydeekelly5852]

I wish we can adopt this in our school system.what a unique school.

[@7792pnaurfr]

Raising wagyu?

[@AnhH88]

Not just raising cows, but the student to teacher ratio. 360 students but 60 teachers is amazing and that's like private school level. I really like the welding workshops and other trades they offer. In my hs, we used to have auto shop but maybe not anymore bc of budget cuts. There was 40 students to 1 teacher for my high school in the US.

[@veevee306]

There are plenty of American schools like this. We call them "technical" or "trade" high schools, focused more on introducing students to the workforce instead of college. I would like to see less homework and more lunchtime though!

[@Genki2007]

Both the teachers and students are so nice. What a great school! A big thank you to the principal for allowing access. Soma has such a lovely family.

[@sallybriwn]

I don’t know why i’ve almost cried watching this 😭 everything was just so pure, simple and perfect. I am deeply touched, tbh. Thank you Paolo ❤

[@GraceSaSuke]

Paolo, this is one of the best “Day in the Life” videos! You did a fantastic job. The content is incredibly entertaining, and getting a glimpse into their life and culture is just amazing. Kudos to you for making this happen as it’s not easy to get permission to film people, especially students and schools in Japan!

[@saayaa-z4m]

こんなに大切に育ててると、愛着が湧いて最後食べられてしまうと思うと、私には出来ない仕事かもしれない😅 最近食べる前に「いただきます」と言う事を疎かにしてました。 動物、植物、水など自然の産物、あらゆる命を食べて私達は生きていますから、「頂きます」と言って感謝して食べないといけませんね。忘れがちになっていました… 動画提供ありがとうございます🙏

[@Slobberthegoat]

I love Japanese society, so orderly and respectful. I wish America were more like that.

[@Bloombaby99]

It's nice to dream.

[@unclekumars8246]

​​@@Bloombaby99world now shifted to east asia and southeast asia, they have amazing culture

[@dragonbrownies517]

As an American, primarily living in the heartland of thr US (Kansas) seeing Soma and his classmates take to farming and cattle makes my heart happy. I took 4-H and FFA, so theres a soft spot for Agriculture. Needless to say, I'm planning a trip to Japan and id love to see some farms out there. They work so hard just like we do, and they're so proud! You definitely see it in their life and work.

[@MimiMayor]

Love seeing young people going for careers outside the office. Great storytelling, Paolo!

[@kawangkwok5262]

This video is beyond expectation! A school with learning take care of cattle cows, not even think of competitions! Purchase vegetables in schools is something never imagine!

[@m31-p9s]

I have been watching your videos for a few years now. I don't usually comment, but I had to comment on this one. The video gave me so heartwarming feeling I felt I needed to share it 😊 Thanks for all the work you do and also I really wish all the best to people/families you show in your videos. Japanese society has so much to admire even though, of course, it has it's downsides as well.

[@EP-qi8ed]

your profile pic through me off for a second! I thought I had commented....lol!

[@m31-p9s]

@@EP-qi8ed 😅 I can imagine lol

[@AkastkiGuy777]

Love these day in the life videos!!!

[@1hbhDTL]

Most high school kids have celebrities or athletes on their walls; Soma has pictures of cows. I wish this hardworking young man and his family all the best in his future.

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

Soma is just a hard working chill dude. Hope he is able to accomplish all the things he wants. Yosh!

[@bennethbugna7795]

Soma is such a hardworking, humble and motivated young man. I always was interested about Japanese highschools especially with the curriculum and focus on student development in knowledge, skill and health are major focus points. I remember a long time ago I wished I could enroll as an exchange student just so I could experience these things and would actually have learned more real world experience back in school. Amazing video as well, keep up such well done content!

[@ZebraLens]

*_Day in the Life of a Japanese Veterinarian_* would be an interesting topic😊 We got a glimpse of the vet you showed in *Day in the Life of a Wagyu Beef Farmer* 😁

[@LARKXHIN]

Yeah that would be neat

[@rictawheels88]

I was kinda getting that vibe. It's like that video but steps back

[@elbamarie]

agree!

[@sonoftheredfox]

Just when I think, "This is my favorite Day in the Life yet", I watch your newest one and I have to adjust my rankings. Also, as much as people today seem to bemoan their high school years, watching these kids made me think back to mine and remember that they were actually some of the most fun years of my life.

[@its_charro]

Soma is such a cheerful and funny guy. (And hard working) Great episode! I smiled from beginning to end. そまくん頑張って下さい💪✌️

[@TheLinKrust]

This brings me many happy memories - I was a teacher in Kagoshima at a junior women’s college many years ago - we had specialised courses too - for English, nursing and nutrition! I always appreciated how thoughtful, kind and fun my students were and hope their hard work then has made them successful and happy now 😊 also, Soma’s mum is a legend!

[@Vhicken]

his dad was so wholesome at the end!

[@isaiasreyes9975]

By far, one of my favorite Day in The Life videos. You can see how discipline is instilled in the lives of Soma’s family. Their proactive outlook on how they encourage Soma’s education in both their family’s tradition but also arithmetic and extracurriculars.

[@dealman3312]

This was the best video. I grew up in a farming community. Thanks Paolo

[@hasaniennis442]

The student break-dancing was excellent 👍

[@killaburribo]

its so cool to see high schools with this kind of education. in the states, stuff like this is only seen in colleges

[@shirokumakogyo]

Actually, a lot of high schools (especially in the Midwest) have 4-H programs that are very similar--though maybe not the ag-centric classroom education.

[@guyshepard9658]

@@shirokumakogyo My high school had an agricultural program associated with the FFA. This was in southern California tho. It was cool learning how to drive tractors, and raise farm animals. At least I preferred it over being inside all day.

[@So-FarGone]

Nope, my high school had very similar program

[@MCmammajama]

In Georgia quite a few high schools have agriculture programs where students raise their own cattle at the school, groom them, show them at state fairs, and slaughter them.

[@gavonius]

there's lot's of these programs in caribbean schools i attended one for food and drinks service got a job, gained experience but now im in college for com sci lol

[@PhantomOverlordX2]

Loved this, Soma sounded so down to earth, great stuff.

[@greybeard4034]

So amazing and reassuring to see such an amazing humble & hardworking next generation.

[@cyclonicleo]

Its awesome to see schools like this in Japan bringing through a new generation. Well done!

[@krzysieksosnowiec]

Love the episode. Hope i can visit Japan soon. Cheers from Poland 🇵🇱🇯🇵

[@user-uo2fn4kk2t]

This hard working young man is living his best life. Love Japan and all the videos. I hope to go back to visit again soon.

[@limitedmobro]

It's amazing how Kagoshima acknowledges its Wagyu tradition and teaches it to their youth. Amazing video as always, Paolo!

[@Jackson-g4u]

Thanks!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you!!!!

[@spp242]

Really admired Paolo everytime I watched his videos especially the the Day in the life series. You can tell the effort he puts in & he deserves all the rewards from this. As someone that deals with Japanese company/people, it can be somewhat challenging at times when trying to get approval, permissions, etc. Well done!

[@thetiredboy6607]

I always look forward to the Friday uploads. Thanks Paolo!

[@ainmartinez8186]

This is the most relaxing "a day in a life" video you made. Nothing beats the country side for freshness, plus the energy of this youth! ✨🤍 Highschool like this has the anime vibes for shonen!!!

[@mama33bear]

This video is truly amazing. Like someone said, I can’t imagine the hard work it took to get permission to film here. This video truly made me feel like I was a young student at this school! Super proud of this video!

[@dynamo_danamo]

All these kids are so passionate about their school lives and their interests. They're so sweet, I hope the best for them!

[@yeeisme]

I went to one of the largest technical schools in North America and at the time you could take specialty programs from auto mechanics to aerospace. We even had an airplane hanger for airplane mechanics. It was also used in Good Will Hunting.

[@kson1290]

Great video as always! Soma is going to go far in life. Humble, hardworking, disciplined and caring person. It would be funny if he really named that baby cattle Paolo.

[@thomasji7614]

Awesome series return! My only regret is not eating enough wagyu while I was in Japan earlier this month. Thank you for another great video, have a great weekend!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you liked it!

[@MiDwAyY404]

Please don’t stop making these series ❤️ I’m obsessed with them!

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

Damn... What a humble guy that Suoma is. If I was his father, I would be truly blessed. Incredible insight to his and the school life. Thank you! 🙏

[@hiddenenchantments]

I will never get tired of your day in the life of series in Japan, especially when it's high schoo life!! Great video!!

[@red_mp3]

Always tuning in to any video you publish, I hope one day in the future to visit Japan and experience it myself.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

I hope you get to visit!

[@luckypunch89]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. You are on fire with your upload themes this month. So grateful for all the content. Love from Germany!

[@sodapopinksi667]

'Teacher' was one of the most requested ones. This is the next best thing. I always enjoy how these are shot and how the colors pop.

[@takeszaj]

Title had me confused, but its actually pretty awesome to be in a school like that. In my country, although we have farming schools, they don't delve into such detail and focus more on the basics.

[@Rock_Surfer]

It's really remarkable how open to questions and earnest all of the students Paolo interviewed are! Maybe the countryside is really much better than big cities for these kid's confidence.

[@elrickthebrave]

This was a really good episode! It shows there is still life in rural Japan and children are wanting to keep it going. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@carloenix]

I *love* this series, and this episode has to be my favorite so far! So wholesome and encouraging 😊

[@Mark-vn8vn]

I admire the school, students, curriculum, equipment's, farms, in the video. Thank you so much for this Paolo!. Cheers to all the students, may all your dreams come true.

[@aiyannaharris7905]

Thanks for the video! I hope to see more day in the life of high school, middle school , elementary and hopefully preschool students too in different prefectures . I think it would be fun to see there pov. I also hope you and your family are doing well, keep up the great work. Can’t wait to see more.

[@cloudtg462]

Soma has a bright future ahead of him. I wish the best for him and his family

[@mia8391]

They make me feel like going to school again! 🤓 Little calf Paolo. I'm dying 😂🤣

[@ybnzor]

Thank you for sharing this story with us, Paolo. I really enjoyed it.

[@sfdave65]

I love all your day in the life vlogs. This one was exceptional. The exceptional teaching these students receive is amazing. And sorry Soma, I too love Excel

[@shaunhale4269]

Keep these videos coming! Much love to the family.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@chewymyguy7739]

What a great mom dad in and day out every morning taking care of him

[@cinders8144]

Videos like these from Paolo always make me so so happy

[@errk25]

Great episode. I like how much his high school studies were geared to his chosen career.

[@Ubuliasan]

How fun, another Apothecary Diaries fan! 😄 I enjoyed this video, the students really seemed to have a great time with each other and learning at school.

[@JayyGeezy]

These are so refreshing! I know it’s a process to film these but I greatly appreciate your work!

[@phoreign64]

I enjoy watching your videos every week. I'm excited for when you film "Day in the Life of a Japanese Rapper"

[@naturalsouthernbelle4327]

Love your videos, especially when it's a longer video. ❤ I don't want them to ever end.

[@sunshineyellow707]

Absolutely love these videos, I've watched every single one of them. The US could really benefit from more of this - teaching practical life skills and responsibility. I watch videos like this and think about all the kids that would have literal heart attacks being asked to clean the school. Academics are important, but so far life skills and being a good person! I just love all the respect and kindness Japan values.

[@Steven-tl8fs]

You must not be from the US. The US has these kinds of high school all over in the countryside in the farm regions. Do your research.

[@user-ej1dh3hb6l]

This video made me so happy for some reason. Greetings from Finland!

[@MlleAudree]

Thank you Paolo for the video and thanks to Soma and everyone for being so open to be filmed and involved, very cool! 😊

[@juliedriehurst5122]

Paolo from tomyo is amazing been watchings him since beginning of high school and i know alot from him and the history he shared

[@anime-kun5548]

I can never get enough of this series , there is always something beautiful about the way each person live his/her life and i m grateful to paolo for sharing it with us :) , really like the name paolo for the cattle though ;)

[@areallygoodsquash]

Hey man I gotta ask, can you do more videos on maybe farming and stuff? I love your format, its nice and relaxing while being informative too! This video is a nice example of that, and your wagyu farmer video too

[@ZebraLens]

Paolo has mentioned before in a Q&A video that his main issue is getting permission/access from the companies or organizations. He said while it has gotten easier since this channel is bigger, so they take him to be more legitimate, however a lot of organizations have a lot of red tape to go through, and can take months of correspondence back and forth. So a lot of times he just moves on to another subject or video.

[@ZebraLens]

I wish there was something that we could do on our end to help Paolo with that, as I enjoy these kinds of videos as well.

[@KaachanII]

He seems like a great kid. I’m so impressed by his mannerism and dedication ❤

[@DamplyDoo]

This kid is disciplined in his lifestyle and studies. And he's cool to ride that scooter!

[@camiorellana3304]

As a teacher, I loved the video. See how they teach and how students are, so different from those on this side of the world (Chile). I really like your videos, I learn in each of them😊

[@kise_ryota]

This one was truly special! Ganbatte, Souma-kun!

[@SPH86]

Only got 1 glimpse of his sister but my god she is just wow😮

[@neorm2k]

Wow! another great video Paolo! Keep it up!!!!!

[@farcuf]

The quality of Japanese schools never fails to impress me! Everything about this video was great!

[@arvinmarkflores5725]

Amazing video Paolo! Love seeing Rural Japan! :)

[@Godless-Being]

True

[@deverb_]

One of the best day in the life so far! Beautiful and hopeful ending.

[@TomTomDam]

20:57 oh god that's a despicable pour. The father is laughing through the pain 😅

[@cee_el]

I did that before too when I was working at a sushi restaurant as a waiter when I was 20. It was my first time pouring beer lol

[@TheAeroX999]

I really love this content showing the story about a Japanese high school in the countryside with few specialized education like farming, it does sure give a inspiring story to know about this to deepen the understanding the Japan and its cultures. This was a excellent video!