With precious 200-year-old cedar and Bento's curved edges makes this ODATE BOX better than any other

[@orlando1a1]

The chairman Yoshinobu Shibata should be declared a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government, for singled handedly reviving lost techniques alone, to say nothing of the superb quality of his work. The total dedication of Eri Nakazawa is inspirational and moving in her dedication to her work, constantly striving to be better all the while producing the beautiful workmanship. What a wonderful video. Thank you.

[@saltycreole2673]

Well said.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Thank you for the time, I greatly appreciate it

[@darpe]

I agree! And I love that he is trying to improve his crafts in subtle ways that still keep it traditional.

[@diGritz1]

There are three main hallmarks of Living treasures. 1: Location, is it the place where it was traditionally made. 2: Teaching or recording the techniques. 3: Tradition, is it an unbroken line from the past to present. I would speculate it's #3 as he is not part of a long line but rather relatively new. Putting aside the question of whether he deserves it, if you think about it anyone who starts a craft and uses reinvents old techniques could become one. The final "requirement" is showing wares and winning awards for your work. This takes a long time. I think there is also a bias towards crafts like sword smithing or sword polishing and against a lunch box. That said out of 300 smiths there's only a handful designated as living treasure and most have already died.

[@OtoCardona]

I could watch hours and hours of this, thanks for sharing this beautiful Japanese art

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

our pleasure 😊

[@AngelaMerici12]

Wow!!! Pretty nice!! And I love girls are getting to like this!

[@fefafafe5059]

Nice & beautiful work . One day, I'd like to come & see you. The trip should be a excellent journey. Thanks FR from Switzerland

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Always welcome

[@windbreaker57]

The traditional process, the master craftsman who stays true to it, and those who live and toil lovingly, dedicatedly, and faithfully by the same values that tradition alive ARE all national treasures. Lucky are we who can only witness, even if only vicariously.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

thank you kindly!

[@rchristie5401]

What a great young woman

[@rogergarcia3021]

Good job, it takes time to live much less making something that last longer than yourselves. Thanks from Texas

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Our pleasure!

[@HelloKitty-ed5cy]

Just beautiful! A joy to watch the skills and dedication required to create such stunning items. Thank you for sharing these impressive craftspeople with us.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful and a great craftswoman!!!

[@grumpynanny7402]

Such wonderful bowls.

[@richardc6269]

Dedication to the everyday item isn't a an easy one. Finding easier ways of doing things isn't always best. The old ways need to be passed on, he found a great apprentice👍✌

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Well said!

[@richardc6269]

Again..gr8 work with ur videos✌

[@Sheepdog1314]

thank you. Precious crafts.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

You are so welcome!

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

I will definitely bu a couple Odate bentos the next time I can travel to Japan! Stay safe and be well everyone!

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

I greatly appreciate it

[@oneshotme]

I wish she would use a push stick when cutting the wood. I just about cut my thumb off doing the same thing the same way she was cutting the wood on the table saw. I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

That's what Japanese people lack, safety first and foremost

[@oneshotme]

@@WoodworkingEnthusiasts And I've seen a lot in videos of missing a finger or thumb of craft people there and around there

[@blendraphi]

Thanks!

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Welcome!

[@lefroy1]

What nobility in that life.

[@danp6820]

So good, thank you, spasiba, arigatou goizaimasu.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

you're welcome!

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

great!

[@senasamarasinghe7525]

සුපිරි❤❤

[@richardc6269]

I'm 8 minutes in and what this 9 1/2 year apprentice did at the cutting table is scary!! Please tell this young lady to use a elongated piece of wood push the plank through the circular saw. Safety above all else.

[@m2ukass]

The material is too thin and flexible for it. It can literally just fuck off any second. That's why she holds it down with her hands.

[@anissaupi3741]

Next Japan kite please😁

[@moammedabdallah7543]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💞

[@kajoltv8792]

🇧🇩🇯🇵

[@CS-te4th]

WTF.. no safety glasses or push stick on the table saw, is that the price of quality?

[@michaelharper8771]

voo.fyi pleasurable

[@bickleigh2829]

In this modern world of cultural decay, all I can say is: Thank God for the Japanese!

[@janvanassen7358]

Pffffff

[@cravenmoorehead7099]

Another ridiculously meticulous japanese construct of a simple item🙄🙄🙄🙄. 9 1/2 years and hasnt got it yet? Silly