The Secret Of Japan Blue | A story of an indigo dyeing craftsman

“Aizome”, the indigo dyeing has been deeply rooted in Japanese life. The unique and vibrant color, “Japan Blue” symbolizes the country. Also, this special color can be made only by a craftsman’s enormous amount of time, effort, and passion.
Last month, I spent a whole day with an indigo dyeing craftsman, Kenta Fujii in Fukuyama, Hiroshima prefecture. He quit a salaryman’s job in his twenties, moved to the small town called “Yamano” and started the indigo dyeing business. This time, I approached him about the secret of “Japan blue” and his thoughts on the lifestyle. Hope you enjoy this documentary film!
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日本人の生活に深く根付いてきた「藍染(あいぞめ)」。武士の時代には「縁起の良い色」として好まれ、明治時代には海外から「ジャパン・ブルー」と称えられた、日本を象徴する色。職人の膨大な時間、労力、そして情熱によってのみ、その独特な色合いを作り出すことができます。
先月、広島県福山市の山野町にて藍染職人の藤井健太さんに一日密着取材をしてきました。彼は20代前半で会社員を辞め、この山野町に移住し、藍染ショップ「藍屋テロワール」を創業しました。今回の動画では、”ジャパン・ブルー”の秘密、そして彼のライフスタイルについて迫ります。このドキュメンタリーを見て、何か皆さんの心に響くものがあればと思ってます。ぜひお楽しみ下さい！
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■Overview
0:00 Opening
1:30 Introduction 自己紹介
2:17 What is “indigo dye”? 藍染とは
3:30 The process to make Japan blue ジャパン・ブルーを生み出す工程
5:40 Why did he become a craftsman? 藍染職人になった理由
7:46 Thoughts on a challenge 挑戦についての考え
8:46 What is a country life like? 田舎暮らしについて
10:19 The future of Aiya Terroir 藍屋テロワールの未来
12:32 The color he can make only in this town "この土地でしか表現できないterroirを"
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[@shukei122]

Thank you for watching this video! If you like it, smash that like button and subscribe to this channel! Making a documentary film has been one of my bucket lists in 2021, so super glad to make it! Please let me know how you felt through this video in a comment!

[@carloenix]

Congratulations for checking this off your bucket list! Such an informative video!!!

[@shukei122]

@@carloenix Thanks for your comment as always! Glad to hear that! I want to make a series of this kind of documentary! Looking forward to sharing it with you!✌

[@kenruns]

A very interesting and well-done video! Thanks!

[@zack95]

素晴らしい Wow SHUKEI ! That is what I call a documentary ! Very impressive ! And the content was very interesting ! I really enjoyed it.

[@shukei122]

Thank you so much for checking out, Zack san!! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed this video!

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Thank you for sharing Kenta's beautiful story. I love his mind-set and passion. Someday, I would love to attend one of his workshop at his shop. Ganbette ne!!!

[@sallyjones718]

Japanese craftsmanshipがよくわかる動画ですね。すごい良いです！

[@Boomdizzle99]

Amazing documentary! I knew about the indigo dye business in japan but know I know even more. Wonderful work! I will subscribe

[@shukei122]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!! Glad to know this video told you more about indigo dyeing! Also, I appreciate your support!!

[@AnnaTravels]

Fascinating!

[@shukei122]

Thanks for your comment! Glad you like it!!

[@Mitch-cw8nd]

I loved it! The different types of indigo colours ( blue ) are gorgeous, one of my favourites! Beautiful legacy and courage from him.

[@shukei122]

Glad you loved it! I'll let him know your kind words😊

[@emilian5037]

Absolutely loved this video man, amazing content, keep it up! 💙

[@shukei122]

Thanks for your comment!! Glad you loved this one!! You motivate me a lot!!🔥

[@courtneytowen]

i love your visuals, they’re always stunning and so beautifully done 💜

[@shukei122]

Thank you so much, Courtney! Glad to hear the words from you!! So excited to share my visuals with you from now on!!

[@manmaujidiaries710]

Very informative and interesting video 👍Nicely documented

[@shukei122]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! Appreciate it!

[@akkiana2719]

I am late a bit😢 . But Yeah the video is very valuables to me. I love this content😍

[@shukei122]

Thanks for your comment as always!! Never too late!haha I'm so glad you love this video!👍

[@masaovlog3359]

映像きれいすぐるし撮り方うますぎ😂📸

[@shukei122]

MASAOさんありがとうございます！！今回はかなり絵作りにこだわったので嬉しいです！！🙏✨

[@TheRedValue]

I can totally relate with wanting to go to the countryside after working in corporate for a few years ^^

[@shukei122]

That’s actually a good plan!! Which town do you want to live in?😊

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

Such a wonderful documentary!

[@shukei122]

Thanks as always, Andy san! Glad you like it!!

[@n3verm1ndlol]

Love it thanks ⭐️

[@shukei122]

Thanks man🙏✨

[@gina2764]

What a wonderful video!! I really like the way you introduced the topic of indigo dyeing by telling the story from Fujii-san's perspective. That made it more personal which I found very interesting! Thanks 🤓

[@shukei122]

Thank you so much for your comment, Gina san!! I'm so glad to hear that this video introduces you to the topic of Indigo dyeing and his perspective nicely! So excited to work on the next work for you!

[@shukei122]

Hey, Gina! I got a notification of your comment in my latest video but suddenly disappeared from the comment section... I guess that's a bug caused by KZbin... Anyway, I already read your comment. Thank you so much! I didn't know how to thank you, so let me reply to you from here!

[@theglobalcitizenship]

Amazing storytelling! I like seeing these sorts of stories pop out every now and then so it's interesting to learn how indigo is made. I've seen and participated in some documentaries covering similar concepts like this but there is something quite unique to have indepth perspective from a local. Absolutely amazing!

[@shukei122]

Thanks for checking and giving your feedback, as always! How nice of you to say that! Yeah, it was so interesting to know how indigo is made, and the material is turned from white into this vivid blue! I’m looking forward to getting involved in this kind of project in the future!

[@oziopiccolostudiotessile3621]

Amazing documentary and amazing story! For me it was exactly the same but with hand weaving, it would be great to have a collaboration with Kenta.. I will definitely contact him, thanks for sharing his IG page! Greetings from the countryside of Tuscany, Italy

[@ShinyaNoda]

さすがのクオリティ。藍染なつかしい、、、。

[@shukei122]

ありがとう！クオリティを褒めてもらえるの嬉しい！ 藍染やったことあるんやったな！良いよな〜！

[@shfatymaa103]

Hey, Can I get his contact details for work?

[@shukei122]

Here's the Contact Us page! aiya-terroir.com/contact