Typical Japanese Workday at a Construction Clothing Shop

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@YouTubetail]

Nice sir 👍🏼

[@sarahtomkins9241]

It would be great to see a tour of the Sakuraco company as one of your videos!

[@artistlovepeace]

This channel is great!

[@alvarez19912010]

I visited Japan last year in August and it was amazing. Hot but amazing. But I work in the elevator industry here in San Francisco. I’m always curious if you can do a day in the life of a service elevator mechanic in Japan? Or just people in the trades like how you did with that operator a couple videos back. It’ll be cool seeing you with the ironworkers out there and seeing how they hang big steel! Big fan of your channel keep up the amazing work. Because of your videos it made my experience in Japan much easier and fun to enjoy.

[@tsukuneboy]

Why one of the video in this series is hidden? Any copyright strike or complain, Paolo?

[@gravenewworld82]

I dunno why watching videos of people live their daily lives in Japan is so interesting, it just is!

[@6MDV6]

These videos are really a breath of fresh air after the overdone "Japan is weird" content.

[@donquijote6030]

Agreed. My son is living in Japan for the next two years and this is a way for a caring father to participate in his life while he is away.

[@chandarasamban]

Yes look like every career in Japan is happiness

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

Wait till you go over there. It is Shangri-La / Xanadu for me, compared to the USA. Nobody steals your stuff, break into your house, everywhere is clean & no graffiti (though there are some filth & grafitti in rare places). Kids could walk about safely. No need for a car, excellent public transportation, just like in Europe & Hong Kong. You can leave your stuff outside a store (umbrella) & it'll be there when you come out. Good luck trying any of these in the USA. Your stuff will be gone in 5 seconds.

[@kate_omega2657]

Agreed

[@qudiva]

OMGosh where has this been my husband's 30 years as a roofer??? Here it's so hard to find clothing dedicated just for the trades. Not to mention I would love to have seen him look a little more pulled together for work. Thanks Paulo for showcasing another small business owner serving the community!

[@foofur6647]

Air conditioned jacket?!? Yes please!

[@MeanLaQueefa]

They have them in my area In Wisconsin

[@kompila]

Maybe you could be the first person to provide a solution by local shop by opening a similar shop. I'm sure your husbee and his colleagues will love it.

[@ryanshannon6963]

@@kompila Kind of depends upon the import cost and what the minimum price would need to be just to cover Cost of Goods Sold + overhead. There are a few trades/vocational stores around here, but it's nothing like what's shown in this video. America tends to suck quite hard when it comes to vocational/trade wear and safety.

[@carlnakamura4861]

serving the community and genuinely care about what’s best for your customers vs maximizing profits

[@Morhua1]

I bought an AC vest there today because of this video! The staff were very friendly and helpful. I’m a Swedish gardener on holiday. Looking forward to trying the vest next summer!

[@Davey-Boyd]

That's awesome! Enjoy your holiday!

[@mmmlinux]

Can we talk about how amazing that subway sandwich looked. It’s like it was from a commercial photo shoot.

[@MxPotato84]

I can’t believe some of these awesome things that Japanese construction workers buy and enjoy is not available in America!! My dad could have benefited from these items before he retired!

[@solarlola5953]

America does not care about the workers comfort or safety

[@Rayjee]

OMG when I went to Japan, I saw the turtle painting on the wall and quickly took a picture, I LOVED it, now look at me watching an in-depth video!!! Thanks Paolo!!

[@KrystalsKash]

I do like that she was given the option of continuing on the legacy of the shop. Her parents didn't seem to expect it or have the stigma that because she's a daughter she cant/shouldn't. Love to see she has brought in new ideas and passions to her family store.

[@melchezi8818]

I like the pigeon, he gets up early for work too!

[@mistersaur]

Always has been

[@anon-tlv3399]

wow such a stylish couple. they look in their 20's not 40's. she is so hard working and with two small kids, I could see the anxiety of running the business and so much more, on her even with her smiling.

[@boomboxkat1464]

FYI- *all* asain ppl look 20+yrs younger 😅

[@jj-if6it]

@@boomboxkat1464 until they get elderly 😅

[@anon-tlv3399]

@@boomboxkat1464 I know, but still they have a youthful vibe with two small kids and a business .. impressive

[@readysetsleep]

11:29 I see loads of linemen using this type of sun visor brim for their hard hats in New York.

[@ccyl54]

I once saw somewhere. That the “Nikka Pokka” pants were designed such that if you were on a scaffolding you could tell the direction of the wind!

[@CarlosPardo]

Mannen-ya is an institution, I shopped there for Urbex and fashion. It's quite inexpensive for rugged comfy and quality products. Perfect for exploration and every-day use. Their music gingle is famous. Thanks for sharing, this place is definitely worth it.

[@smoog4795]

I always admire everyone's punctuality and ability to be an early bird and get up and go! I've been stuck in the night owl routine for so long that I can't switch back. But I am grateful for everyone who works so hard! Thank you!

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

I like how the owner uses a Mac (marketing/advertising) and her husband uses a Windows (sales).

[@markymarkd-z1h]

How odd it is any other youtuber could not get away with a day in the life of a construction clothing shop but because it's Paolo and it's in Japan I'm sold!

[@redline6871]

I really like seeing everyday people working it’s nice that different languages and differences in culture can still make you feel connected to people from around the world

[@daegudiva]

I love, love, love your "day in the life" series. Always so interesting and enjoyable to watch.

[@ryanshannon6963]

Bro, mowing the lawn in the southern regions of US with one of the AC jackets would be amazing, as well as those pants. My wife works in a factory facility and requires composite shoes to be worn. The fact they have NB, Asics, etc...is absolutely amazing.

[@madamdawn]

Everyone is talking about the jacket but I want to talk about the lady owner’s highlighter/dewy face. Hahaha! So nice❤

[@carlosballi8951]

Paolo... your hot sauce is the bomb! I took it to work, here in San Antonio, Texas, the TexMex capital of the world and my co-workers love it! It is so tasty and great on breakfast tacos! But some can't handle the heat! I'm gonna order your new Habanera pepper one in the hopes that some other co-workers can take it!

[@NikoPikoo]

I like this new series! Very interesting to see how regular people live their lives so far away.

[@jettseiba]

Now I know where to get a good cooling jacket in Japan next time I visit. 😊

[@brianguerr01]

I put my life on pause for Paolo’s videos

[@bigbro05]

It's great for the daughter to keep her parents shop alive. So nice to see the husband supporting right by her side.

[@marilynturcotte5304]

If those air-conditioned vests were available in North America, they would definitely be sold like "Hot Cakes." Sorry for the pun.

[@Lightice1]

You can definitely buy them in the US if you look around a bit. I've even seen them in my home country, Finland, even though we're cold most of the year.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

I think Grainger has them. Their catalog is very extensive, almost as thick as a phone book (if ppl still know what a phone book is).

[@marilynturcotte5304]

, haha, Yes, I am old enough to know what a phone book is, and I actually have a Yellow Pagesone currently. Thanks.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

@@marilynturcotte5304 Fun fact -- in the 90's, in a disaster survival pamphlet for tornado, it suggested lying between stacks of phone books, so if anything falls on you (ceiling beams or whatever), you'd be protected. Last time I touch a phone book was in the early 2000's.

[@isabelle7790]

Might sound silly but I didn't even know that clothing stores for construction workers existed! Thanks for the educational video!

[@biteofdog]

Yeah, there's different workwear stores for every major industry.

[@ericsonterminez4571]

This one seemed more realistic, counting money, going to the bank, riding a bicycle to nearby places. I hope Paolo makes his videos more like this one. Goodluck to your future videos Paolo.

[@MyrmidonWP]

that jacket with fan in it such game changer tbh

[@ichglaubesgehtlos]

I used to work for my japanese father in law in construction. I love these fan jackets, best ever! I still wear my fancy Asics work shoes in Germany =]

[@catarinaassuncao157]

Japan is advanced in this type of stuff. If I wear a vest like that in my country people would probably laugh and make fun. But it's a life changer for sure.

[@tentimetex]

So...the manager changes into a business uniform just to commute to the store, where he then changes into his store manager clothing? Japan is SO cool! :-) @0:46

[@Ray25hua]

Holy smokes! I was literally at the knot hotel down the block 3 weeks ago! I saw the fire trucks at 9:18 and was like wait a minute, why does that look so familiar 🤔We walked by that shop every morning to go to the Matsuya gyudon restaurant for breakfast! It was soo cheap! 500 yen for a meal!😆

[@tashykurosaki]

Another great video, I loved that the owner wanted to carry on the family legacy and can clearly see she is doing an excellent job ✨

[@cyclonicleo]

That's very cool! I spent the first decade of my working career in manufacturing, and I still love watching how things are made. In Australia, blue collar work uniforms are very generic and usually consist of some form of hi-vis, safety boots and in some places, helmets and safety glasses. Those vests with fans would be a godsend in Australia for tradies!

[@huynhyurivanvladamir7978]

Problem was the trades business is different from country to country so hard ti find safety gear with special feature like inside cooling fan

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

@@huynhyurivanvladamir7978 Easily solvable. Get a PC cooling fan, solder some wires, 3D print a casing/harness for it all. Add a switch. Voila.....

[@gregbrooks7233]

I like this complementary series to your "day in the life of," as it gives a glimpse into how certain businesses operate in Japan. Interesting to see and hear the similarities and differences compared to US businesses. Thanks for sharing.

[@bend96]

I hope these day in the life videos never stop.

[@SgtB4ker]

I actually visited this Mannenya when I was in Japan in August, it was a very well sorted and clean store and the staff were very kind and considerat. there was a lot of interesting things inside and I was able to find what I wanted, a Japan only style pair of coveralls I now use in my workshop, as well as a great hat that covers my neck and face in the sun. would recommend this to anyone who wants to buy good quality workwear, gardening clothes or just some utility items that wants a good price and a great range.

[@misshebolicious]

Please cover a day in a life of an architect / interior designer in japan, paolo! always loveeee your videos, keep up the amazing work 💥

[@americo9999]

great work helping small business with these typical workday videos

[@Gilbertmk2]

As a safety manager in the US it's definitely interesting to see what workers are wearing in Japan.

[@Boomdizzle99]

Love this series so much PAOLO!!! Construction is a massive industry so they definitely shouldnt have any shortage of business opportunities. Looks like theyre doing well for themselves and hope they continue that success. That was such an interesting business to learn about! Cant wait to see even more different types of working situations. Even outside of tokyo??? Like a ryokan room attendant or a campground facility manager and also a small town tourist information center employee. Every small town ive visited in japan has one of those tourist centers and they do so many things. Id love to learn more about what they do!

[@ColinChapmanChapLAB]

Your insights into Japanese life are quirky, compelling and welcome, Thanks.

[@fyahstatah6298]

Paolo will never run out of workers to film in japan lol 👍

[@ENGAM]

as a seafarer all i can say is that i am jealous. being able to see your wife and kids is priceless....

[@ラウスハロルド]

Summer in Japan is hellish in temperature and humidity. Even air-conditioned clothes couldn't keep up, so I started wearing a cooling vest that uses a Peltier element underneath. It places cooling material on each part of the body.

[@cl995]

Very cool to watch! I used to work in home mortgage/lending before going into customer support for a safety gear company that designs and sells similar products! I can relate to the owner and her husband, as it took a lot to start from the ground up in a completely different industry. I've been with this company 2 years now and it's been great! I never thought I'd learn so much about work place safety, tool drop protection, hi-vis clothing and so much more!

[@wolfemanxd]

I love learning about Japan's different jobs. I just wish they took some time off and didn't feel like they were hurting others.

[@kazuwilliams5222]

I'm going to Japan in a couple weeks and need new work shoes. Thanks for posting this video as I'll go there to get some.

[@EternalSalaryman]

This was interesting because the husband also helps out.

[@richardede9594]

What a fascinating insight into a business many thousands of miles away. I'm always so impressed by the work ethic and cleanliness of Japanese businesses. Watching the manager clean the streets outside the store made me a little sad though, because I live in South London and many (not all) people are lazy and dirty. There is litter everywhere and on the weekends it builds up because the council do not clear it on those days. When I have time I try to litter pick my street, but many kids these days in London are not brought up to respect their environment, so the litter quickly builds up. Well done Japan, and thanks for the video! ⛩️⛩️⛩️

[@liornachmias8980]

This content is exactly why I keep waiting each Saturday for the next video . Keep up the good work 💪

[@georgekorth6443]

I love all your videos I love that everybody in Japan is so respectful to each other I wish you could come and teach the American people respect 👍

[@Ron-kn6ur]

Those air conditioned jackets are great. I do a lot of hiking in the heat of summer. I've seen them on Amazon but it doesn't say where they are made.

[@angelescamilla5687]

You should do a series or a video of Japanese eye glasses/frames on how they make them. Just bought a Dita frame and love to see how they make them

[@wilzhu6153]

Perfect timing for your video. I’ll be in Tokyo next week for the last leg of my trip. Definitely will be dropping by and name dropping Paolo

[@okeyjet]

I went to this shop in 2019 on my last visit. It’s awesome and a great surprise to see it on your channel. Thanks for the 懐かしい。

[@JTP1982]

They really have an admirable customer service, you can only respect it

[@angelwillfly2729]

I find these videos so relaxing....have been watching for a long time... awsome paolo

[@TheJohn8765]

Why aren't those fan jackets everywhere? They're a great idea. I see roofers and construction workers working in the sun in 30 C all the time where I live and I've never seen one.

[@markusantonio4866]

Heated jackets and pants exist ?

[@jeremiec8014]

I'd sure love one of those, I work in heavy machinery fabrication and welding inside a preheated excavator steel bucket is pretty much as close as it gets to working inside a functioning oven lol

[@Mwoods2272]

The jackets are also not very expensive. They start at around $100.

[@henryt9281]

@@Mwoods2272 Damn, I make that in less than half an hour!

[@高田雄三-l2i]

@@markusantonio4866 あります。冬に使う。

[@sophiegdc2462]

Hi Paolo, could you do a video about the Japanese rice cookers Zojirushi or a day in the life of someone working in their Japan factory/office?

[@abbieconnie2012]

Paolo did a factory work earlier this year

[@LEF3133]

I’ll be checking out their online shop, hopefully they deliver to Australia. This was fun seeing the differences in safety gear.

[@randallporter4835]

This is now on my go to list on place to visit when ever I visit Japan.

[@somerandomfella]

Some of those items would sell quite well outside of Japan.

[@LinRuiEn]

I've always wanted a pair of those Tabi style work boots for gardening work, as they seem like they would have a better grip on uneven ground... Now I know where to get them when I go to Japan! Thank you for your videos!

[@ZachDigitalTV]

Thanks for all your work Paolo and Maiko on these videos, they're amazingly well done!

[@wovenscrolls]

Yay!!! Another video!!! Great start to my weekend!!😎😎😎

[@P3trarch]

I truly LOVE these videos damn PLEASE never stop making them!!!

[@kidfreejones]

Shop fitout done in 1986 and never updated since! Fluro lights, button register, hand made marker signs, the list goes on! Soooo different to Australia workwear stores! And all the tidy up out front, yet weeds out of the pavers! Lovely people though, that would make me shop there for sure!

[@Solcres_Joa]

Having lived in Japan for some years. Hardware stores, mechanics/tools shops and stores like this for workwear were definitely some of my favorites to pop in and see the selection. And as someone who does a lot of things at home and outside by himself they were all very good investments 💯 👌

[@SnakZ]

As a construction worker my self i thank you for the video and next time i am in Tokyo, this is going to be on one of my list of shops to visit. I really want one of them fan jackets :D

[@martenlundin]

Mannenya! Went there a few years ago…that wall painting is classic

[@AbeyantHero]

The Japanese work gear shops are so awesome, wow she's juggling a lot plus kids. I wonder of her Ice cream ads were ones I saw . . ? Paolo, can you cover some automotive shops: used, new, performance and repair types in Japan also?

[@dylan2425]

Another great video, you should do one on employees at a hobby shop (model kits, model trains) would be interesting.

[@bobfaroAXD]

I second that

[@gingerprince72]

Another fantastic video, I admit I prefer the "day in the life" format with the home environment but I very much enjoy this series also. A small suggestion, I would prefer if you didn't do as much "summarising" over the Japanese conversation, I like hearing all the Japanese dialogue. Anyway, your channel is fantastic, both of you do such a great job and deserve all your success.

[@TheRealNoobSauceG7]

I stayed at a hotel this summer close to this building and thought "that design of the turtle with the hardhat is so cool!" Crazy to see how it featured on Paolo's channel considering how big Tokyo is!

[@healthyaction]

I like these series, but I prefer the day in the life.

[@tootles444]

This is so cool! I love all the behind the counter vids, but it’s a real treat to see behind other businesses. Thanks! ❤

[@hitsugiluva]

Honestly that jacket is SUCH a smart idea. I need one when I visit japan in the summer haha

[@gaijinph]

the manager is right about the pants. My first time in Japan was as a structural design trainee for a major construction company. I always asked my coordinator for a way to get those pants and boots at the site. I called them dragon ball pants XD (I never did get to get a pair of both)

[@CeliCooking-w86]

❤

[@matethomka2961]

"...the key to success is understanding customers need..." - we live in an age when a Japanese small-shop owner understands business better, than multi-billion dollar companies' management... :D I like this new style of your day in a life videos, feels less display-ish and more human. :)

[@FreeGerm]

This was one of my favourites. Please do more construction related day in the life!!!! Please

[@abbieconnie2012]

He did a episode of day of the life of a construction worker recently 😊

[@jj-if6it]

I never knew about these fashions before, that's cool!

[@MangaSamte]

Hmm, I wonder if Kaori the construction worker or Eri the carpenter has ever visited this place.

[@juanContreras-hj2bl]

Do a day in the life of a shrine maiden or day in the life of a shrine. Love the videos. Much love from Houston Texas

[@shoked99]

Love this series. Would like to see more and for longer. Thanks.

[@sermarr]

I mentioned it last time, but will give reasons this time: If you create subtitles, to make them 100% perfect, even if they are japanese, they should be also on when the person is speaking japanese: Japanese "readers" might be deaf, and rely on the subtitles, and secondly, those subtitles are used by youtube to autogenerate subtitles into other languages that aren't English, for people that don't speak/understand English. "Hard" English subtitles are useless in these two cases. That being said.. I Love your videos!

[@snich2140]

Can you make some sauce of typical workday, day in the life or something about Japanese car or motorcycle company like Mazda Nissan Honda Yamaha Kawasaki something like that, it would be super excited 😫

[@edwardreuben6650]

Wow. That was a great video. What I like is how they clean and keep their shops tidy. 😀

[@DiscoFang]

If they could do an English language option on their web site and offer international shipping they could sell a TON of work shoes. They may not realize that the sports brand safety shoes are not widely available outside Japan. That's one thing I always buy when visiting Japan, the range of styles form Asics, Adidas, Puma, etc is absolutely massive. I'm lucky my foot size is just on the limit for the "normal" shoe size stocked by stores but doing online sales they could access and supply larger sizes from their suppliers without holding floor stock.

[@biteofdog]

True, I wish there was more selection for sport/athletic work shoes. But at least they are becoming more popular in the past few years. I don't ever want to buy those ugly New Balance 626v2 shoes again.

[@kjp76]

At 10:35 I see Hobonichi Techo Planner in daily use. Its nice to me cause I do use Hobonichi Techo for two years and just bought one for 2025.

[@MichaelSnipes]

the daughter is amazing, good luck to she and the business 🙂

[@franco3584]

Always fun . you always ask great questions which makes these video's so much more fun . Paulo ,what about doing a video on a Japanese Hobby shop. It's such a popular thing in Japan . There is a famous Japanese Model builder who goes by Wild River and he owns a Hobby shop somewhere in Tokyo. He's done Interviews at his shop before.

[@paulccrimmins]

Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu!! Thanks, Paolo. You created another gem 💎 You put out so many great videos. Oh, a thanks to your lovely wife for assisting you!

[@sweetrebeldy]

Great to see it!. I had their cataloge. Aroun 2009 I opened a store and I wished to be their retailer, but the store closed in 2011 and never happened. I love NIkka pants♥ and tabi shoes.

[@CapnxJakE]

Just when I wonder how you'll find something interesting, you do just that! This was so interesting and I learned so much!

[@katebogarin]

This makes me wish i could visit during the Christmas shopping season to pick up some things for my dad who is a commercial painter- That vest would help so much! He is always working outside for work or gardening.

[@biteofdog]

Try google searching 'multi pocket vest' or 'painters gilet' and maybe you'll find something he would like.

[@huynhyurivanvladamir7978]

Better get him a ground hat with veil so the sun not burning his face

[@peterc4082]

It's good that such videos are made. I think we foreigners would misbehave if we visited Japan so we can watch a video like this and pay revenue to the Japan content creator and that's good enough. We avoid offending local people.

[@Worldgold633]

This video is very inspiring for me to open my own business not just in Japan, but globally so thank you for the extra inspiration. I have one request. I’m also thinking about going to franchise business in Japan so can you do a day in the life of franchise business owner, it doesn’t matter what kind of franchise

[@jj-if6it]

I love that Japanese people take such pride in keeping their areas clean and don't just hire cleaners to do it. You would never seen managers doing this in Australia!