"Here's the entire process. If you wanna try to copy it, I wish you the best of luck."

When the master talked about the juniors continiung the work and starting to think on their own, so he could observe the areas where they thrive in and make beautiful things on their own, i started crying yo...

I have an insane amount of respect for people who dedicate their whole lives to mastering that one craft and there are so many of them in japan

I spent 35 years in Japan and the one thing i brought back with me is the Japanese complete dedication to accomplish a task when they have decided to do so. I have lived in many countries, but only in Japan have i seen this unique attitude to utter perfectionism and commitment. It is not just in craftsmanship, it is everywhere, from those artists and craftsmen who create things so such a level of attention to detail, to the way people display vegetables in supermarket, the way the courier services handle your packages and parcels, the way the dentists will fix or clean your teeth, the way the person at the register or the counter will show complete and utter politeness and the way any office or company worker and employee will always go the extra 100 miles to do what they are asked. When i went back to my country it took me 5 years to get over the lack of civility and rigueur of people, and even today when at my clinic (i am a vet) i hire Japanese students for whatever time they are spending in the country and ask the other employee to watch what i expect because Japanese are trained since kindergarten to show excellence and never show self-righteousness or self-indulgence and even a 19 years old student has this discipline instilled inside his or her brain. You find this nowhere else and this is the best lesson i ever learn in my life. When i lived in Japan i took on Wasai which is traditional silk Kimono tailoring and stitching techniques, because a veterinarian friend of mine told me that this would teach me dexterity and precision. My teachers were extremely strict and i was even told once that if i wasn't ready to dedicate myself entirely to learning how it was done i was wasting my time and theirs. My aunt is a seamstress and worked for quite large houses and i always admired her work. However when i started studying wasai i immediately realized what we lacked in western dressmaking. First of all everybody bowed when they arrived and then washed their hands meticulously and then changed into working comfortable and immaculate clothes as to not bring dust or dirt from outside which could damage or stain the fabric, then all the accessories were removed and placed in a box, not rings, no earrings, no necklaces no wristwatches, there again in order not to damage the fabrics. Then wearing slipper we went to the workroom and removed the sleepers at the door and entered with the fresh pair of socks we brought with us and changed into every time. If we needed to use the toilets, we used the sleepers to go to the toilets and changed into toilet sleepers and then back into walking sleepers and then back to the room after again washing hands meticulously. And we all wore masks, and that was long before Covid, not only to avoid getting anyone sick but also to avoid any risk of coughing or sneezing over the fabrics. But what i remember the most was one thing. There was a calligraphy written on the wall of the atelier we worked in and it said simply and clearly in Japanese "Perfection is the strict minimum, aim for more". I asked my teacher what was more than perfection and he answered, you are 15 years too early to ask this question, once you're reached perfection i will tell you what comes beyond. I have a similar calligraphy and its translation on the wall of the clinic today, as a reminder for myself that i must do my job perfectly and also for my employees to keep in mind that excellence is not optional. Anyone who has seen a Japanese Kimono made the traditional way knows what i am talking about. There is no better tailoring and stitching on the planet !

Old school, master-level pixelart.

Got this recommended to me by KZfaq, didn't think I would watch the whole thing but before I knew it 25 minutes passed. There is just something about watching people that really love and have perfected their craftsmanship..

I love that instead of using stains to change the colors of the wood, they use different kinds of woods to change the colors naturally.

一番弟子さんの才能が爆発しすぎていて工芸というよりむしろ芸術 もっと多くの人に見てほしい

This is one the finest works of not only craftsmanship, but art I have ever had the privilege of laying my eyes upon. I paused the video at the end and just looked at it for 15 minutes, and I'm not ashamed to admit I got misty eyed.

utterly astonishing. The kind of skill that makes one think "I will never in my life be able to create something as beautiful as this, but am overjoyed that there are people out there that can." Beautifully filmed and edited by a skilled producer as well.

My dream is to spend the rest of my life doing something like this, keeping a traditional craft alive in a beautiful setting like this. I wish someone like this would adopt me and teach me, I would be forever grateful. ...They're so blessed to have this kind of family and life.

Japanese woodworkers/artists are the best on this planet.

Its bittersweet, how proud he is of all the worker he has done over his life and proud of his apprenticces, but also sad that he has aged and all the time that has passed

飲食店経営者です。 近い将来、東京に出店しようするその時は、必ず組子細工を装飾しようと決めています！ 日本の伝統工芸には感嘆しますね。 日本人で良かった。

この感動を上手くコメントにできず書いては消し、書いては消しましたがこれだけは言わせてください。 こんな素敵なものを、しかも4Kの美しい映像で見せていただき本当にありがとうございます。

I lost count of how many times I said "wow" watching this video. Truly beautiful work.

日本の細やかで高い技能のでものづくりの文化・芸術を次世代、いや永遠に継承されることを願っております。

When he started explaining the "movement of clouds" on his artwork, I just realized the level of mastery these guys have - it is unmatched. I hope this art would be passed on to the next generations.

Those subtle tweaks he made to his work that nobody else could have perceived really elevated his art to the next level. The extra effort was worthwhile. Very inspiring

I don't think I've ever been floored by something's beauty more than watching this video

i swear japanese art and craft are on the level of perfection. immense respect for the people and the culture !

作品、職人、全てが素晴らしい。 職人的であるのに堅苦しさは無く柔軟で芸術的で、これほど完璧なバランス感覚で工芸品を作っているのは驚くばかりです

無料で見せてくれるっていうのもまた… なんと有難い

本当に素敵です。技術や作品としての美しい仕上がりは勿論、仲間としての信頼関係にも特に感動しました。 全てが最高に素晴らしいです。

13:00 お急ぎの方はここだけでも見てください。恐ろしいことをやってらっしゃる・・・。

it would seem that hexagons are in fact bestagons.

素晴らしい日本の文化を芸術に昇華していただいてありがとうございます。 地方の職人の技には失われてしまったものも多く、レベルの高いものを目にしているかいないかで目指すところも変わってしまう。 この動画に出会えて感謝です。

I love Japanese ever since, their art, nature, patience, and humble people

I wasnt sure what this video was about because the title was in Japanese.. I was brought to tears by these craftsmen and their dedication and love for beauty ... I couldnt stop sharing and talking about this... beyond amazing ! ❤️

This is an exquisite treat to see how master craftsmen create such stunning perspectives like the Shinano landscape - Thank you Takenaka Museum for making this available

ホントに美しい。 素晴らしい技術に感動しました。

When the final work is presented, that beauty almost make me cry

期間限定と言わずにずっと見ていたい

Amazing! どうもありがとうございます

It’s a rainy Tuesday morning , sitting on my back porch drinking coffee , thinking to myself “I wish I could see a documentary about mathematical patterns, Japanese art , and woodworking all in one “..... and the KZfaq algorithm strikes again ... excellent

ただただ凄い! 組子の世界を知れたのは嬉しい😄 芸術ですね。

As a woodworker, I'm at awe of this, fantastic!!!

Geez, my heart feels so at ease staring into their finish work. Those mountains~ the land and the clouds~

美しすぎる！ 宝と言える技術！ 知らなかった自分が恥ずかしい…

Sensational Handwork!!!! It is amazing the amount of patiens and work and passion. It is a masterpiece!!!!

Japanese craftsmanship never fails to amaze and entertain at the same time...

Absolutely beautiful. You guys are true masters of the art. Thank you for sharing.

素晴らしいですね。昔から組子には興味があります。自分が若ければ弟子入りしたい位です。技術や、技をどうぞ後世に残して頂きたいです。世界に誇れる文化です。

This video can make me calm and make me really enjoying this moment and this art.

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing this amazing art with us all.

There is something breathtaking about the balance between simplicity of form and refinement of detail in Japanese crafts.

AMAZING Art Work. no one has the patience, dedications, talents like the Japanese.

Fantastico, è un bellissimo lavoro di una raffinatezza estrema❤

Love the craftsmanship. Takes a lot of love for the art, precision and patience.

I can't express how happy and satisfied it makes me to see this work being done. Also that a team of people took the time and care to make such a beautiful video to document these incredible craftsmen.

It's so great to see true craftsmen handle their tools. It's almost casual.

Absolutely breath-taking. Great people keeping such a beautiful art alive. Hats off to you guys!

I am humbled by the masters of this craft. Truly a beautiful work of poetry in wood.

So breathtaking and beautiful; this is absolute poetry of skills

That was just stunning....I've only seen a few little decorative inserts of this kind of work, but never entire panels. There is skill, and there is artistry. We are fortunate they have both.

A truly unique masterpiece....all the process with this lovely craftsman was stunning!!

I love the fact that the master made all of his own tools. I also like bamboo basket making, quite similar in the fact that they work the material down into a fine perfectly gauged medium then weave their own magic. So many crafts in Japan with every material available.

ただただため息です。素晴らしすぎて。

This is superb! So delighted to see these truly talented craftsmen/artists at work. Thank you!

Beautifully filmed and presented, in keeping with the craft itself. Thank you for the lessons this contains about craft and life, and for the story overall.

WoW, what a very Nice movie of Japanese craftmanship 👌 thanks for posting

What a wonderful art form.

This is the most beautiful art I have seen in a very long time. Absolutely breathtaking. Congratulations on creating such masterpieces.

見かけは地味な中小零細企業と町工場のオッサン達なのに やってる事は超高度な技術と美意識を持つ芸術家達だった

I am in awe, both towards the expert craftsmanship itself, as well as the beauty of the art.

どれだけ研鑽を積んだらこの模様の組み方思いつくんだろ…。 クリエイターとして尊敬する。

光っている水面が、非常に美しいです。皆さんのお人柄が素敵です。美術品、artの領域ですね。

このような職人精神大変尊敬しています。

新しいものが沢山生まれていくからこそ、こういう昔ながらの技術や文化を見ると より一層儚くも美しくそして少し切ない気持ちになりますね…💭

High skill and quality that Japan is proud of.

It's mind boggling to see all those tools, that look nearly identical, and know that each serves a different purpose

One of the best videos I've watched this year

I can't believe i enjoyed a 30 min video about wood pixel art so much. This was great

Beautiful craftsmanship.

IDK if ive ever been this blown away by a video. Wow. Just wow.

is it me or everything japan does.. they treat it like an art form

Absolutely beautiful work, Master craftsmen!

"There's real joy when you realize something is possible."

Great film. I hope the craft will continue to be appreciated as much as they do

Amazing and wonderfull ! With the utmost respect and admiration for these brilliant craftsmen!

There are no words to describe admiration to all the artisans around the world that create such beautiful things. All the best from Poland.

I have tremendous respect for Japanese work ethics. It is a great society/country where craft is respected and where craftsmen like in this video live.

人間の無限の可能性と日本人特有の職人技を再確認させてくれました。素晴らしいの一言です。

Beautiful art and beautiful production.

Beautiful, i shed a tear. thank you

The highest degree of a craftsman's art form is enough to make me cry. If I can ever get a piece it would be a family heirloom.

That is just absolutely beautiful and y'all did a beautiful job creating that thank you for sharing it with us all

Wow, what a beautiful craftsmanship. And perfectly executed.

Thanks for this dokument. And big hold for old master. Great wood working

Sublime todo. La paciencia, el detalle, la pasión, el arte, la obra! Ojala nunca se pierdan esos conocimientos. Felicitaciones a todos!

Amazing. It comes down to "Life being a work of art". In everything you do, the way one presents themselves and ones intentions...

Thank you for your love and dedication to your art. It brings joy to all the rest of us. God bless you.

Masters creating masterpieces! Respect!

ありがとうございました for respect for the wood like this way

Beautiful work, such patience and skill!

simply beautiful craftmanship

Absolutely stunning! So beautiful and peaceful.

Such amazing skills Beautiful results 🥰

I love the geometry and the artistry.

Stunning. Thank you.