The Life of an Old School Japanese Cafe Owner

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Life Where I'm From

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Today we'll spend time at an old-school Japanese cafe, or kissaten, called Peepuru, which is the Japanese katakana-fied word for “People”. It's been running for nearly 50 years now in downtown Okayama city by the friendly owner Ohkuma-san.
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@LifeWhereImFrom
@LifeWhereImFrom 2 ай бұрын
Hey Everyone, I hope you enjoyed this profile on Ohkuma-san. This was filmed and edited by Bobby from @Q2Japan (who's also part of the Life Where I'm From team). He's worked on other projects like the recent grape video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_IaYt7rdKbf7Msi=nnCAg5pfoJXFwfiG and the video about the old school noodle delivery kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGbNe2yCidF4ppYsi=mxLJbbcTKhOwLhRx
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
I went from hating Premiere Pro to actually kinda liking it :) What a journey lol
@LifeWhereImFrom
@LifeWhereImFrom 2 ай бұрын
@@Q2Japan Wait, you actually kind of like it now???
@secondamazonprime-kv5xo
@secondamazonprime-kv5xo 2 ай бұрын
Keep Bobby! He did an outstanding job!
@Jules-zw7iu
@Jules-zw7iu 2 ай бұрын
Hello Bobby! Thank you for your work on the video 😊 May I please make a humble remark which is that your try to speak a little clearer in the narration in the future please? I struggled to understand you at times as you also speak quite fast. Your narration was interesting and you used your tone of voice nicely though 👌
@jakoblarok
@jakoblarok 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on expanding your team! おめでとうございます!!
@kuromameshiba4418
@kuromameshiba4418 2 ай бұрын
12:59 Ohkuma-san said he had no memories of this past year since losing his wife. Changes in memory formation after loss or other adverse event is a VERY real thing due to how the brain deals with trauma. Much love to him.
@radumotrescu3832
@radumotrescu3832 Ай бұрын
I had the same experience after losing my dad 2 years ago, I can't remember anything that happened after 3-4 months, and until now, every january around his death, I basically shut down for a few days, even if at the time I didn't break down or something similar. I also had this happened a few years ago when I worked 12-14h days for about half a year, all I did was work, and to this day, nothing comes to mind as to what I did then, besides work.
@leftyfourguns
@leftyfourguns 2 ай бұрын
"I have a feeling that humans can't make memories without some level of comfort or ease within their mind" That's a truly profound and poignant statement. Japan is lucky to still have this kind of "old world" wisdom still readily available to them in everyday life.
@2wickie686
@2wickie686 Ай бұрын
Dude, that's literally something the average 14 year old can figure out. You have some serious mental deficits if you consider that "profound" or "old world". This is literally psychology 101.
@kaazflaaz1209
@kaazflaaz1209 Ай бұрын
He is right, psychological trauma like severe depressions, burnout, PTSD or the trauma of losing a loved one can result in memory loss.
@rumbatumblajambomambo6241
@rumbatumblajambomambo6241 24 күн бұрын
But Japan mostly does not have this in mind in their daily life. Especially not when it comes to work or being able to just be yourself in public.
@Owl1416-e5i
@Owl1416-e5i 9 күн бұрын
Coffee makes me think about time. Speaking about time; here is an interesting fact: I did research and discovered that time is about 150 times faster than in the time of the prophet Muhammad. This means that the 5 prayers can be done in 150 days. And zakaah can be payed after 150 years. I will show the evidence. So in the Musnad of imam Ahmad (narration number 21618, and its chain (isnaad) is good, so it's trustworthy), it can be found that Zayd bin Thabit learned Hebrew in 15 days and it can be found in that narration that he reached proficiency. For one to reach proficiency, one needs to know at least 16000 words. And Zayd bin Thabit learned all the definitions of the words he learned. So I did research on Hebrew on many words and found that the average amount of definitions for a Hebrew word is 4 definitions. (Zayd bin Thabit was smart)
@jtuck682
@jtuck682 2 ай бұрын
No matter who is doing the narration your team doesn't miss a beat. I've been married for over forty years, so I really appreciate that Ohkuma-san has not given up on life under the weight of his loss. Thank you Life where I'm from team!
@talesofabryce
@talesofabryce 2 ай бұрын
Bobby did such a great job capturing this story (and fantastic editing Greg)! Such a wonderful addition to the Life Where I'm From work family!
@tamaradavis4527
@tamaradavis4527 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Ohkuma-san protects his customers. What a lovely man and experience.
@user-no2mz9hl4f
@user-no2mz9hl4f Ай бұрын
As do I. It seems like such a warm and inviting atmosphere.
@MrUled
@MrUled 2 ай бұрын
What a beautiful story and wonderfully shot/edited. thank you man!
@mrowlbert
@mrowlbert 2 ай бұрын
Wow. The first Life Where I'm From that had me in tears it was so touching. Thank you!
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
That means so much! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
@secondamazonprime-kv5xo
@secondamazonprime-kv5xo 2 ай бұрын
Great job on this piece. We not only enjoyed the story but we enjoyed Bobby’s point of view and interaction with the shop owner. The editing and voice over were superb! Keep up the great work Bobby! We enjoy the channel and this piece was a great addition.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kyledouglasthompson
@kyledouglasthompson Ай бұрын
What a cool story. “When you have your wife around… you can always have the little words to fill the gaps in the day.” Thank you for documenting people and bringing the humanity out in your stories.
@toripuru_wav
@toripuru_wav 2 ай бұрын
i can sense the heavy loneliness when i heard his wife has passed, altho time passed so quickly, and for that I think the way he engages his customers by pure communication is a way to appreciate raw human communication. I wish Okuma-san health always.
@MarcoMasseria
@MarcoMasseria 25 күн бұрын
Yea, dude, I have none of this, but I'm happy to watch this video of good people who have a good life. Thank you.
@The_Modeling_Underdog
@The_Modeling_Underdog Ай бұрын
Ohkuma-san is the salt of the earth type of café owner I support. The place looks cozy enough to enjoy a proper stay and a chatty owner is not the worst of things. Only time I went to a Starbucks, I left within ten minutes due to the sterile corporate atmosphere in it. Maybe I am an old man in a younger body, Dunno. Having been a professional waiter for almost a decade doesn't help, either. I like his no-nonsense approach to work and customer management. It takes years of experience to develop and it commands respect. So, Bobby was behind the old noodle factoy video as well? Props to him. That video is one of my favourites you folks have ever done. Have a wonderful 2025, folks. Cheers.
@1199kat
@1199kat 2 ай бұрын
What a lovely video, and great job by Bobby! I think he fits in very well into the channel
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate it 😭
@Zeroist1000
@Zeroist1000 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely my favorite kinds of vids on this channel. Very specific looks at small eateries! Also very happy to see the team growing! Great commentary and great video quality!
@myrakhoo5517
@myrakhoo5517 25 күн бұрын
This was such a lovely video! Also wanted to say bobby you did an incredible job! I really loved the gentle way you approached the interviews that made the story that much more meaningful to learn about and appreciate. Thank you!
@harvestmoon_autumnsky
@harvestmoon_autumnsky 2 ай бұрын
I loved this episode. I've watched this channel for at least ten years I think, and every single video is good. Not just from a cultural lesson, I love hearing people's stories. He seems like a very interesting man. Relaxed and warm and filled with humor.
@Life_of_Jazzzzz
@Life_of_Jazzzzz Ай бұрын
Your videos give a whole different level of comfort..when i will visit Japan i will definetly come to this cafe!
@TlatoaniItzcoatl
@TlatoaniItzcoatl 2 ай бұрын
Watching your videos on my phone just doesn’t do the quality justice. Gonna save this for later to watch on my TV
@ChrisVideoNet
@ChrisVideoNet 2 ай бұрын
KZbin really is for a larger format. That's why it will always be better than TikTok.
@Schobbish
@Schobbish 2 ай бұрын
@@ChrisVideoNet Well not every channel deserves a large screen, but LWIF definitely does.
@mattcy6591
@mattcy6591 2 ай бұрын
Lol I do the same thing.
@noobletzzz1267
@noobletzzz1267 2 ай бұрын
Same
@ktswandering
@ktswandering 2 ай бұрын
Me too.....
@DJRobSunset
@DJRobSunset 2 ай бұрын
Bobby did a great job. Loved the video and his work
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you fellow Rob!
@FranFluxx
@FranFluxx Ай бұрын
Beautiful video! i felt like i was a regular in this little cafe! i wish i had a place like this near me!
@OMH412
@OMH412 Ай бұрын
Towards the end, Ohkuma-san talks about the shop not living on after he is gone. I am a GM for some D&D campaigns. Your wife, yourself, and your shop will always have representation in my games. Thank you for being so dedicated and living your slice of life to the fullest extent. You are an inspiration.
@kekbish104
@kekbish104 20 күн бұрын
lol nerd get of your high horse. its got nothing to do with what he meant
@YoungFunhouse
@YoungFunhouse 2 ай бұрын
When you watch a content video for the brain and it also touches your ❤. Great job team.
@jaydee2072
@jaydee2072 2 ай бұрын
I can feel the kindness and love in that room as he chats with his customers or jokes with his grandkids. What a lovely man and cafe. I wish him all the best in the future
@Nico-ff2xo
@Nico-ff2xo 2 ай бұрын
Lovely video by Bobby and what a great man Ohkuma-san is. Would love to have such a cafe here!
@Haopian
@Haopian 2 ай бұрын
I love how warm and inviting the kissaten are. I find that the cozy environment really brings out the more relaxed and sociable side of people, particularly in Japan where people are typically quite shy and reserved. People like Ohkuma-san are community figureheads, and help bring people together, which is truly a gift given how socially distanced we are all becoming.
@ashe1317
@ashe1317 2 ай бұрын
the part where Ohkuma-san talked about how he hasn't made any new memories was a surprisingly philosophical deep cut... really made me wonder if there's truth to that theory; it sure hits right. also, the whole vid was just a beautiful glimpse into his life and work, well done!
@Antigonex
@Antigonex 2 ай бұрын
I always hear how big life changes or a loss of a loved one can start up Alzheimer’s or dementia, but I stand by Ohkuma-san’s words and believe it isn’t due to his wife’s passing. I’d love to visit this shop & have a chat w him before it ever closes 🖤
@tatututuuu3515
@tatututuuu3515 2 ай бұрын
Its a sign that he experiences too much stress. Which is understandable. I hope he takes enough rest days, he deserves them.
@visibleman7787
@visibleman7787 2 ай бұрын
I remember learning something from psychology class that people tend to remember things that causes some type of strong emotion in them, i guess since his wife passed away his living automatic day to day life 😢
@trixunix5411
@trixunix5411 2 ай бұрын
Emotional disconnection maybe be the cause. I can't barely remember anything from my first high school years.
@milikoshki
@milikoshki 2 ай бұрын
I didn't expect to cry 6 minutes in to this video. What a special soul- I'm so glad you shared him with all of us ♥
@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Stories like this one documented this way almost make me get teary. Really beautiful, thank you so much for taking the time to make and upload this charming, valuable video.
@iandanforth
@iandanforth 2 ай бұрын
For the curious the processes of removing the outer shell from the coffee beans is called "winnowing" and has a long history as a step in producing wheat and other grain products.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Oh! Thanks for the fun trivia knowledge!
@suppiechan369
@suppiechan369 2 ай бұрын
I'm amazed at how much thought he put into the design of the cafe!
@littlekirby6
@littlekirby6 2 ай бұрын
I think this has got to be one of my favorite videos from your channel, having Bobby on your team is one of the best things to happen lately. If I had a cafe like that near me, I'd be going there all the time too. Sad that Ohkuma-san won't be passing the shop on, but I get that it's *his* passion project, I hope that he'll continue to enjoy running it for many more years, and maybe he can inspire one of his grandkids to start their own shop lol
@KurisuG
@KurisuG 2 ай бұрын
So wholesome and heartwarming!
@zachgonser
@zachgonser Ай бұрын
Amazing video. Brought me a lot of joy on this Sunday afternoon.
@Livlifetaistdeth
@Livlifetaistdeth 2 ай бұрын
Grandparents are the same the world over, raise their kids and spoil the grandkids...haha what a lovely story, thank you for sharing such a beautiful life.
@Rurix48
@Rurix48 2 ай бұрын
My grandparents had a fridge magnet that said "Grandkids are the reward for putting up with children.". It was all in good fun of course. Not like they didn't like having kids or anything like that.
@mewmew8909
@mewmew8909 Ай бұрын
All the love from Finland 💝 I loved this video, and also your video on the town of Kofu !
@pengyou7
@pengyou7 2 ай бұрын
I loved this Episode - very wholesome and profound. 💚
@arandomperson1621
@arandomperson1621 2 ай бұрын
I’ll be visiting Okayama prefecture next year and hopefully I can stop by. It seems really lovely.
@Helioscore1
@Helioscore1 2 ай бұрын
Great video Bobby and Greg. Looks like the channel has a long bright future ahead.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly Mr. Grizzly Bear 😭
@XSpImmaLion
@XSpImmaLion 2 ай бұрын
Great job Bobby, and again Greg with the great editing in a more behind the curtains role! xD Really felt the style coming through. This video made me reflect a bit on my own family, particularly grandparents. I dunno how it is for other countries, but small family run shops nowadays, at least where I live, are kinda rare. It's either small shops entirely run by hired staff, which are often just doing a job they don't really care all that much about just trying to make a living for themselves or as a step to something they really want to do in the future, or big chains and big business that implemented all sorts of rules and whatnot so that it runs to a certain standard and never strays from it - for the good and bad. But I remember my own grandparents because they ran a small bar/candy shop/coffee shop mix business in a tiny rural town where my mom grew up in. It's really small, always fluctuated between 2000 and 5000 inhabitants. My grandfather always prided himself about some stuff that he took great care in the shop. I got to enjoy some of it when I was a kid, along with cousins of the same age. The business was entirely family run, and it was actually an extension of the house they lived in. My great grandparents had a small ranch relatively close to the town. Long gone memories because everything changed. When my grandparents died, the then already almost abandoned small ranch got sold to the usual owners of large tracts of land for big agribusiness because my uncles who still lived closeby just had no way of doing anything worth with it, my grandparents too old to do anything with it too. There was no reason to keep it, because a small ranch like that couldn't compete with anything as a business. The town business itself also closed down, as one of the few last remaining businesses that attended that portion of town, which used to be the central part of town. But at that point, it was already mostly abandoned because of a change in demographics. My uncle at that time was, if I'm not mistaken, working as an immigrant in Japan. He came back when his parents, my grandparents, health was worsening, and just stayed here as the conditions for immigrants working in Japan also weren't as great as when he initially went there. He spent I think almost 30 years of his life working there, mostly industrial work like making and installing shoji panels, among others - together with brothers, and at one point a few of his daughters, my cousins. Though my cousins only stayed there for a couple of years or so. As for the change in town, the kids of families who had a business there mostly moved away to neighboring bigger cities in search for work, education, better health infrastructure or some other reason. Eventually, entire families also moved, as they aged. The core original inhabitants and families of the town just moved away or passed away over the years. Newcomers into town were mostly poor families searching for jobs in the agricultural sector, lots of them were temporary work, or people who worked at neighboring bigger cities looking for a cheaper place to live. As they moved into the town, they mostly went to live in the opposite side of town where new neighborhoods were popping up. This resulted in the town center shifting away, all the commerce either moved close to that side, or just closed off and newer shops opened up there instead. Small city like that only needs a few markets, drugstores, and whatnot. When older commerce started either moving or shutting down, the entire city center went with it. The bar portion of my family's house converted into a garage. Old furniture and general furnishings of the bar either got back into the house or were sold, gifted to family members, or just trashed. I think one of my cousins still has an old wind up all wooden clock like the one Ohkuma-san has in his Cafe. Then after several years, my uncle passed working in a painter job. Too much heat, he had a stroke, it was very sudden. His wife still lived for more years in that house, along with a couple of my cousins until they married and also moved away. Then, because of ailing health issues my aunt also ended up moving with one of my cousins to a neighboring bigger city just a couple of years before she also passed. And their old home, a multi story ancient house that my uncle had built portions of it by himself, is now there, left as inheritance to my cousins. It's too old, a lot of it was poorly built, it has foundation problems, and it's in a part of the town that is largely abandoned nowadays. There is a huge part of the extended family that loves that house because it was the place everyone gathered in end years festivities since the family is all spread around the country, so there are lots of memories there. In my childhood, we made visits bi-annually, and then later at least once a year - we live quite far off. It's the home, town and environment my mom grew in. But the reality of it is that other than sentimental value, the house isn't really worth anything. Hard to rent, hard to sell. Probably the reality of several of the inaka houses in Japan. It's too big, it's setup in a multi story fashion, and no one wants to make a family business like that nowadays, particularly in that side of town. So it's been abandoned for several years now. Along with many things that used to be from the time it was a bar/coffee shop/candy shop. It'd likely already been sold if it wasn't for the fact that no one wants it. I think it briefly got rented for a while, but the tenants were criminals doing some bad stuff there, which happens a lot in these types of situations. Cousins were worried about people invading and occupying the space, which also often happens in these cases in my country, but thing is that the town is so small, and the house in such an abandoned part of it, that it never happened so far. There is also a dispute between cousins wanting to sell it and not wanting to sell it because of financial reasons... it's all complicated, as you'd expect. And I think the story of my family reflects a bit the changes in society. It might reflect the story of some family owned businesses in Japan too, and some situations with inaka homes. o/
@ChrisVideoNet
@ChrisVideoNet 2 ай бұрын
Bro, Japan has so many nooks/crannies of history... Interesting stuff.
@thatgirlinokc3975
@thatgirlinokc3975 2 ай бұрын
Very well done! He is the heart of his place. The love he has for his late wife is admirable. Thank you for sharing their story
@infinitemess
@infinitemess 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Bobby for letting us learn about your friend and his lovely shop
@stellar476
@stellar476 2 ай бұрын
I've never seen a video of yours, but this is a truly beautiful dedication to Ohkuma-san. Didn't expect to cry when I clicked a random video about Japan on my youtube feed. Keep it up with your content creation, @Q2Japan, your work is leagues beyond the average youtuber. Very professional and reminds me of Anthony Bourdain's way of immersing you in another culture for the time you spend watching.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
That means a lot. Thank you so much! We'll keep trying.
@bagheera3008
@bagheera3008 Ай бұрын
I cried watching this. So well composed. Im so glad I discovered your channel
@epicglobewalks
@epicglobewalks 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing such a fascinating and heartfelt story! It’s truly inspiring to see someone so dedicated to their craft and committed to preserving traditions in a modern world. The care and passion they put into every detail really speak to the beauty of old-school values. Stories like this are a wonderful reminder of the importance of staying true to what you love.
@foxician_vfx
@foxician_vfx 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with the world, so everyone can get inspired by the wonderful and outstanding person Ohkuma-san seems to be. It was heartwarming and bittersweet to watch ❤
@clyd2020
@clyd2020 2 ай бұрын
Awww. This video made me cry of Ōkuma-san’s life of tribulations and triumphs. If I go to that kissaten, I got to get used to his communication and his humor. Cheers.
@Sunila_DragonladyCH
@Sunila_DragonladyCH 2 ай бұрын
Such a perfect video! At first, I was impressed at how it still has the "Life Where I'm From" signature tone. Then also by the way this shows so many little things in a short format. And then the philosophical part hit hard. What an incredible life and very wise man.
@wallochdm1
@wallochdm1 Ай бұрын
Very cool. Amazing story and SO Japanese.
@initial_kd
@initial_kd 2 ай бұрын
Bobby did a great job with the camera shots and voice over/interviews. In a way you learn about the topic of cafes (kissaten) and Ohkuma san as the subject, also a little how it relates to Bobby himself without taking over or being intrusive. An endearing video, learned a lot and now i want my own waffle iron 😊
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
That's heart warming and helpful feedback! Thank you!
@oliverhahn2384
@oliverhahn2384 2 ай бұрын
I wish KZbin had a button for how much I like this, beyond the like button. A Give A Hug button, or a I Bow to You button. Thank you for sharing this experience and those conversations!
@endangeredmarmot4518
@endangeredmarmot4518 2 ай бұрын
What a lovely and heartwarming video. Very well done, and all the best to Ohkuma-san!
@Kevin6059
@Kevin6059 2 ай бұрын
My new favorite episode. Great job and what a character he is!!
@OldHatIdeas
@OldHatIdeas Ай бұрын
He is accurate about how memory works. discomfort and anxiety will keep your mind from keeping memories longterm.
@michelleboyle6497
@michelleboyle6497 14 күн бұрын
I like watching travelogues to learn about people and their land. Of late, I have seen a number of them focused on Japanese culture, mostly mainstream, and while I marvel, I feel discouraged. If anything, the overall impression I have gotten from these is that the creativity and technology that the Japanese have developed has taken a very formal and reserved culture to a new level of impersonal isolation and ritualized anonymity: a high-density place full of lonely, suicidal people. In a country where they have restaurants in which the waitstaff stand behind frosted glass panels to avoid eye contact and hotels have robots that work the main desk, it is hope-inspiring to see that there are places where people have cultural permission to be informal, parents openly show affection for children and separate work time from family time, and where proprietors reach out proactively in a personal way with patrons. I needed this!
@mayankkhare6502
@mayankkhare6502 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Okuma San's story with us
@AikeB
@AikeB 2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite KZbin channels. Everything just clicks, every episode. Keep it up!
@taiwan1895
@taiwan1895 2 ай бұрын
I really hope this place doesn't get overrun by foreign influencers and instagrammers after this video.
@Allworldallday
@Allworldallday 2 ай бұрын
Agreed
@jamesscanlon5969
@jamesscanlon5969 2 ай бұрын
I don't think that wonderful gentleman would let them in.
@GrapeCheez2
@GrapeCheez2 2 ай бұрын
🙄
@KeptnLuffy
@KeptnLuffy 22 күн бұрын
13:21 "I have a feeling that humans can't make memories without some level of comfort or ease within their mind."
@Meggs23
@Meggs23 Ай бұрын
What a lovely, positive video. Thank you.
@RicardoSenzo
@RicardoSenzo 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Greg, Bobby and friends. A fascinating and enjoyable watch. The intimacy and attention to detail with which you shot and directed this kept me enthralled, and Ohkuma-san made me laugh out loud more than once. I was surprised and impressed by the way you guys included the somewhat negative aspects of Peepuru's location and selected online reviews and comments. This showed a level of openness and accountability which isn't common on KZbin, for which I commend you. You can't please everyone, and you don't stay in business for nearly five decades if people don't love what you're selling. It's clear that Ohkuma-san's formula is a winning one, as is Life Where I'm From's.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
@taiglish
@taiglish 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I felt you really took me into Ohkuma-san's world and i could actually feel the warmth and human touch if the cafe. I hope to visit it in the near future. Thank you.
@saraw7050
@saraw7050 2 ай бұрын
This is such a wholesome video. I appreciate learning about the everyday life of people in different cultures and countries. Thank you.
@versita3827
@versita3827 2 ай бұрын
Lovely presentation on a lovely shop. It's nice to have a coffee shop that isn't filled with people staring at their laptops & phones.
@cecilearquette1637
@cecilearquette1637 Ай бұрын
This was such a lovely piece, thank you!
@KissableMakeup
@KissableMakeup 16 күн бұрын
This was such a sweet video more of a wonderful father husband than a cafe, his insights of what he has learned so far in this one life we have is beautiful ❤
@user-no2mz9hl4f
@user-no2mz9hl4f Ай бұрын
I have so much admiration for Ohkuma-san. I loved hearing about how he got started in the coffee business, and all the thought and effort he’s put into his cafe.
@nagasako7
@nagasako7 2 ай бұрын
People gotta put Starbucks out to pasture, and help indie cafes thrive.
@nate6045
@nate6045 2 ай бұрын
Starbucks isn't that big in Japan but I get what you're saying.
@theElrin
@theElrin Ай бұрын
Wow! I love this guy! I would love to visit with my wife.
@matthewcross8898
@matthewcross8898 2 ай бұрын
Glad to see Bobby, and wish I had known about this cafe when I lived in Okayama.
@Ririi0528
@Ririi0528 2 ай бұрын
This video really moved me. Great work too, Bobby! I should consider visiting this kissaten when I get the chance.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Schobbish
@Schobbish 2 ай бұрын
We love another third place video (the izakaya one being the other I'm thinking of). Bobby also did a great job for his first narration!
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
That means a lot to us! Thank you!!
@shanb2794
@shanb2794 2 ай бұрын
Just bawled my little eyes out, this video was so precious ❤
@charlieramos4714
@charlieramos4714 2 ай бұрын
What absolutely wonderful story and video. Thank you!!
@giancarloespejo2223
@giancarloespejo2223 2 ай бұрын
He found a keeper in his wife and found his life's purpose early in life what a lucky man. Him wanting to work as long as he can is the reason he's living a long happy life 😊
@drek7361
@drek7361 2 ай бұрын
"I have a feeling that humans can't make memories without some level of comfort or ease within their mind" this is wisdom
@theR0NIN
@theR0NIN 2 ай бұрын
Ohkuma-san seems like a really nice person. Thanks for the video! BTW Bobby is the one who brought me to this channel.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Cheers! 😁
@johnyohannan203
@johnyohannan203 2 ай бұрын
This was one of the most Zen videos I've watched; thank you for making my day!😊
@jocketf3083
@jocketf3083 2 ай бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks for the lovely video!
@Bionickpunk
@Bionickpunk 2 ай бұрын
Dude is a pillar of the community.
@lol109109
@lol109109 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Bobby for sharing Ohkuma-san's story with us. Beautifully done. Will definitely visit People if I ever go to Okayama!
@bobthestinky7369
@bobthestinky7369 2 ай бұрын
I knew I'd love Ohkuma-San from the first sentence he said. What a treasure of a person, I hope he finds happiness again after his wife's passing.
@limitedmobro
@limitedmobro 2 ай бұрын
Came for the video, stayed for the life lessons.
@Rynopb
@Rynopb 2 ай бұрын
I lived near the Okayama soccer field for years... I never even knew this existed. Will absolutely visit next time I am back in town. His okayama dialect is insane haha. A true ji-chan... is this next to the cigarette/cigar shop? I don't remember...I left as that big arcade near the mall was being torn down.
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Hey! Please do visit next time. His Okayama dialect is quite thick (and he's originally from Kurashiki so even more so than most). It's near a ticket booth! And I remember that arcade fondly...
@dechhentamang8880
@dechhentamang8880 2 ай бұрын
came across this video early morning and now i’m just bawling my eyes out first thing in the morning 😭
@sylliepiee
@sylliepiee 2 ай бұрын
I miss Okayama so much, this makes me so 懐かしい 🥺🥺🤍
@Q2Japan
@Q2Japan 2 ай бұрын
Aww ^w^ Cheers Sylvia~
@Titolius
@Titolius 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story with us Bobby!!
@FogsFles
@FogsFles 2 ай бұрын
What a beautiful video! And good job Bobby!
@ellensoucek1914
@ellensoucek1914 2 ай бұрын
The coffee ticket is still around! It looks like a warm, inviting, and comfortable place to enjoy a cup of coffee that was meticulously made with quality ingredients.
@memyselfiamweird
@memyselfiamweird 2 ай бұрын
I haven't finished the whole video yet, but this is a really nice concept - and well shot/edited as well. Really enjoying this format so far!
@Ripley93
@Ripley93 2 ай бұрын
Such an inspiring man. Can't wait to go back to Japan and visit his café.
@laihwatan2119
@laihwatan2119 2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your video is lively cafe and certainly with his friendliness personality could draw many customers plus the welcome warm decor.❤❤❤❤ love your Cafe
@joemountains1539
@joemountains1539 22 күн бұрын
Wonderful slice of life. Thank you for sharing this.
@HAPPYTHELEAF
@HAPPYTHELEAF 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful insight into Ohkuma sans life and work, one day I hope to visit beautiful Japan.
@pavelpekun5424
@pavelpekun5424 2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, that's an awesome content, great job done with video production.
@megangoggans1208
@megangoggans1208 Ай бұрын
Always top notch! Great job guys!
@bakingduck1896
@bakingduck1896 2 ай бұрын
so heart-warming- thanks for sharing!
@gula_rata
@gula_rata 2 ай бұрын
"You've got to walk or move around. You can't just do nothing." - It's absolutely true and important lifelong advice which is often neglected by many.
@marshaangelie6074
@marshaangelie6074 Ай бұрын
Why is this extra heartwarming? (tears) Amazing work! Thank you for sharing these stories!
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