One thing I've noticed about these Japanese artisans (craftsmen, chefs, artists, etc.) is that when they talk about their experience, they speak of their decades of work and knowledge as if it were almost insignificant, like they are still beginners. Miya-san included, he says in the beginning that he's been making kettles for "only" fifty years. It's the kind of humility you only see with people who have master-level expertise. Those are the guys who know they're never going to come close to knowing everything, so they don't try to pretend to., versus the newbies who learn one or two tricks of the trade and act like they know it all.

Tech?

Tech ?

Tech ??? What an actual f*ck is that????

​@Cerdick John Ignore them, they're either ignorant, or trolling. Probbably both. Your comment was an excelent observation.

Yes. And here I am watching a video on kettles and at 6:35 we suddenly have a guy talking truths about the alienation of labour under capitalism and how it's important to care about the product instead of just efficiency. Putting people and art over capitalist profit. That's how you make the world a better place. Bless this guy. 😭

“Good quality brings happiness as you use it” I just love this quote. It is simply why these types of products still exist.

Cheerleading

really ? i thought it was because it made you unhappy

imagine having such a veihicle!

coming from the job that people trust less than mechanics you sure know what makes people unhappy.

Come on guys, stop being so horrible.

I love how Japanese artisans take their craft so seriously and how certain districts are known for a specific product. There is a real love and respect for not only the product, but more importantly the process. You can often tell that the masters are genuinely concerned that no one will learn from them and that the craft will die out with the modernization of the world. It might seem cliché, but what the world really needs is to slow down a little and take the time to appreciate how important these works art actually are.

you for to add "in my opinion" to your statements. I think these things are novel and a waste of time. in my opinion

@bryan nonya Well done on spreading negativity where it just wasnt needed. I didnt need to add "in my opinion" because my statements were factual. I think you dont understand the actual meaning of the word novel, there is nothing new about a craft refined over centauries? Its completely fine if you feel they are wasteful, they quite possibly are. You could consider all art forms wasteful though in the same light. What is the point of paintings? they are incredibly wasteful if you consider how many hundreds of hours are poured into each one. I could go on, but im fairly sure you get the point. This is art.

This is why cars made in Japan are so much higher quality than the ones made in North America.

the problem with japanese artisans is they stopped innovating. They have perfected making a kettle with 1800's tech, what would it be like if they put the same care into producing an equally high quality product in a modern way?

I hate to break it to you, but art is useless

I'm writing this from my hotel in Morioka, after visiting Kamasada. I was able to see the workshop and meet Nobuho, who is genuinely friendly and cheerful. I want to thank him again for the opportunity to see the workshop and am looking forward to get the kettles in a year or so. Thanks for that documentary, without it I wouldnt have had the chance to experience this on my trip to Japan!

Do you have a link to a website where I can purchase an authentic kettle?

Could you share his contact information, please???

I love the part where he explains they make modern tools and items too. He's not just a craftsman or manufacturer, they're also inventors and designers. The many other kettle iterations being showcased and the stacks of papers in his office really shows that hidden layer of effort and hours poured into producing something new.

So heart-warming to watch. I love products made in Japan cos of the passion, patience and dedication put in by the artisans. Simple, functional yet elegant.

I found the sand floor's history to be more interesting than the kettle itself. Because, unlike the kettle that is sold and probably never seen again, that sand has been touched by generations of their family. It's closer to their lifeblood than the iron melted down to make the kettle pots.

not at all

they should make a whole documentary about those sands

Sands

Fam and sand man

The kettles look lovely and it's touching to see the amount of work and passion that goes into them. No wonder ancient Japanese used to believe each objected had a "soul" in them, the creator is basically pouring a little of their soul and love into their craft...!

Less and less people are willing to take jobs as traditional artisans in Japan. I really hope that we can continue to keep the techniques and culture alive for generations to come. Thank you Nobu-san and all involved in protecting the craft.

I’d really like to see a video on the wooden hair brushes made by the Japanese brand Chidoriya, they’re handcrafted brushes made completely of a specific type of wood and every brush takes years to make, 3 years just to dry out the wood before the brush is even made. They have a brush that is more like a comb with two rows of bristles that sells for around $86, their full sized brush with four rows of bristles that sells for around $125, and then a middle with with three rows of bristles that sells for around $94.

It's awesome how this has been passed down through generations. Keep on doing these timeless masterpiece. When I travel to Japan, I'd be planning on getting one of these awesome kettles.

I appreciate how they want their kettles to be top notch and be used for a lifetime, not solely for making money, it's a sculpture, a work of art

These are made in my hometown. They are absolutely gorgeous in person and there is a giant one weighing over 300 Kgs, placed in Morioka Station. If you ever come to Japan, please visit!

I suppose it's only possible to buy from them in person?

Hello Arkaid! I want to go to Morioka to visit the Grand Seiko Instrument factory. Is there a pot making workshop for tourists to visit you would recommend?

@Jeremy Hill "Morioka Handiworks Square". It's a bit of a drive, but they have a workshop you can see through a window, plus a few other local crafts. It's a bit quiet though, unless there is an event going that day. Alternatively, I've heard Iwachu Casting Works offers tours of the facilities, but I've never been there myself.

Is there a way to buy them online? I would love to visit but don't have an opportunity to go right now.

@Madman I think so. I tried posting a link earlier but it gets removed. Try searching for "Nanbu Iron". There are a few online places that sell them. Make sure to check it's from Iwate.

Japanese craftsmanship and documentaries about how things are made are endlessly fascinating and so precious to me. There's sadness and a sense of anxiousness too.

Like a benevolent fictional character dying slowly and tragically

@TartarusOfHades 🤣 So off the wall. Thanks for commenting and giving me a proper laugh today.

What I love about anytime they are interviewing Japanese people about their jobs or hobbies or some kind of cultural historic thing, they are always so through and excited to share it.

The Japanese culture is truly astounding to me. They put so much respect, and dedication, to the perfection of their craft!

This was a beautiful story and excellent video for me. A tea kettle of $300 to $400 to $2,000 may seem expensive, but the purchaser -- actually a patron of the arts -- is getting a one-of-a-kind, usable piece of art along the same lines as a Stradivarius violin. This man is a master-craftsman and an artist and, if the patron is wise, it adds something special to "tea-time" -- something that has already been generations in the making of it before it even got to you -- and something special that can be passed down through the generations of your own family. Among the many 'artsy' things I do, is wrought-iron. One of the things I make is a very unique and effective fly-swatter. I call it the "Die Bastard!" and that's what it makes flies do. I might make 100 of them one year, I might only make 25 or I might make 500. I hold the patent, so I make as many as I want and that's the number that is available to the world for that year. I make them to last at least 100 years, and I'm pretty sure that with just minimal care, they'll easily last 500 years or more. I'm not trying to sell fly-swatters here. I'm trying to make a point and get people to understand that the most precious things are those things made by someone's hands -- especially those things made by the hands of an artist-craftsman who was a master of his or her own trade many, many years ago. The guy who uses one of my doo-hickeys 300 years from now in his flying saucer is gonna' be holding it by the same handle that was shaped in my hands centuries ago. I'm not a big 'tea-drinker' (beer an' rum's me favorites) but I'm thinkin' of buyin' a $400 tea-pot just for the experience of enjoying the use of it and passing it down in my family. (I know. I shouldn't be so damned cheap.)

I would rather spend $400 on a hand crafted tea pot that will last me the rest of my life than $400 on an iPhone that will probably die in 18 months.

@ColoradoStreaming 👍👍

Very impressive! A dedication to ones craft and to high quality workmanship is a virtue. In todays world of mass produced garbage, something created by a skilled and dedicated artisan is an absolute treasure.

I love it when Insider highlights not only traditional products/techniques, but also highlights generational businesses. This gives them the possibility of growing more into the future! ☺️

You are right sir

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When I was in in Japan a few years ago I went into a shop that had shelves full of different styles of these kettles. SO many of they were amazing. I wanted to get a couple to bring back to NY with me but I stood there and couldn't decide which ones I wanted. Of course I had narrowed it down to under $1000 each but there were still a lot. I ended up back in the hotel unable to decide. A few days later I returned home and still regret not getting them.

They really are works of art.

I have so many, if you ever return to Japan i will gladly offer you one. We have more than we can use so i would gladly give you one rather than see it just sit in a box in the oshiire or the kura of my grandparents.

The part about the sand returning to the workshop floor was oddly emotional. Such a beautiful craft.

Shotaro's skill at lining up the dots using only his hand and a small tool so perfectly they resemble the surface of a bubble wrap is out of this world.

I love the quality and pride they bring to those iron kettles. And I value the kitchen items I’ve inherited from my mom and all were made 50 or more years ago , still going strong. All quality.

The craftsmanship is astounding. I'm glad they found a way to continue that tradition.

Many years ago we had a Japanese exchange student stay at out home. Take in mind he was almost 70 years old. He was retired and wanted to learn English. From the 2 months he stayed at our home. He told me of the story about iron a tea pot that he had received from his great grandfather. Hand made well over 100 years ago. He said that it still made the best tasting tea. Yes it may cost 500$ today. But what a story that will be when your great grandchildren 100 years from now will be drinking out of the same tea pot. Quality exceeds quantity. Thanks for the video.

Hi there👋

Can I ask what sort of exchange program was this? I can only think of the ones that are available to high school students, and i think it's cool that they have one for adults.

I like one thing the most in this story, that a man of nearly 70 is still happily learning new things. Learning new things is one of my favorite activities! I figure that I'll stop learning a few days after I'm dead. ;)

I have a picture of me sitting on my great grandmother's lap. She was 103 years old. She lived on her own until 98. She was confined to a wheelchair at 99. Even at 103 she would wake up at 5:30 every morning have her tea and bread with butter and start playing sudoku and cross word puzzle. Someone asked her what's her secrete. She said. Always keep busy. An idol mind creates mischief. She worked on a farm for most of her life. There was always something to do. She would get up at 4:30 in the morning. Sometimes work till 11 pm at night.

My take, and its only my take. The kettle is build to last, and hand on...how many electric kettles do we go thru. Also on the other hand, things build to last... and dont need replacing. Also Japanese artisans seem so humble.

Got to respect Japanese people's dedication towards thier work ethics. Always felt honoured watching thier work.

Love to the Japanese people who value, respect & carry forward their cultural arts! 🙏🙏

I’ve always appreciate things be it crafts, artifacts or household appliances made in Japan. The quality is unsurpassable as compared to those made elsewhere. 💪💪💪

It’s insane how traditional Japanese businesses survived and are still making masterpiece of craftmanship

How interesting! I love seeing the pride the Japanese take in their history and traditions. They make some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. One of these kettles would be such a treasure to own.

I love these Japanese artisans how they love their work and put their heart in making their products. They do not rush, they just want to serve people with their dedication. Sushi, grilled eel, knives, chalks and so many other things they produce that are unparallel in quality

Yes. And here I am watching a video on kettles and at 6:35 we suddenly have a guy talking truths about the alienation of labour under capitalism and how it's important to care about the product instead of just efficiency. Putting people and art over capitalist profit. That's how you make the world a better place. Bless this guy. 😭

And their works of fiction tbh. Personally feel it has more heart and thoughtfulness applied to the writing, in contrast to western media. Just my opinion though, depends on who you ask

@lynth So true... sad to think how little the world cares about human respect and thoughtfulness some times... This man deserves our respect

@lynth These kettles have probably only been for the rich. Now the poor can own something similar at a fraction of the price. What a travesty.

I find it really cool that the sand on the workshop floor was probably used back a century ago! Amazing.

"I know that it is efficient to divide the work, but it would blur the responsibility and the work becomes uninteresting" That hit deep.

This kind of item is meant to be used for a long time, and if it's being maintained well, this can be a heirloom for the generations to come.

These really are beautiful pieces of work. Would be proud to own one.

It's interesting to know that those are used only to boil water and not to brew tea, that would be brewed in a separate teapot, while the "knock-offs" are enameled to use as a tea pot while retaining the Japanese-esque visual aspect of the kettle.

Whats so interesting about that? Those knock offs are also used to boil exclusively water.

@Captain Sunbear chill

@Captain Sunbear .. you're missing the central point, as most people do. It's not about boiling water. You can do that with a glass measuring cup and microwave. It's about everything that has gone into the creation of the kettle from the generations who taught the current master. It's about the time and care put into making the mold. It's about the tangible and intangible elements that met up at a single point in time to create the kettle. To many, this seems like romanticizing a rote process that results in what they perceive to be an overpriced kettle. These kettles are not for those people. Just like hand-forged, hand-sharped knives are not for people who simply want to cut ingredients for cooking. There are some of us who appreciate the ephemeral elements in the creation process. The tiny nuances that bring an element of humanity, along with a small piece of the person who made the item. Some call us fools. We honestly don't care. None of this has to do with the geographic origin (could be Asian, could be European, could be American) and everything to do with the end result. I look at my hand-forged knives and compare them to my high quality production knives. Both types cut. Both are sharp and retain characteristics of the steel they're made from. To me, even with the changes I impart to each knife through the sharpening process, the starting point is very different. There are tens of thousands of knives exactly like my high quality production blades. There's precisely one of each of my hand-forged blades. There are some that are very similar, but there are none exactly like it. That doesn't mean bespoke pieces are implicitly amazing. Unique pieces can be absolute dreck if the person making them is not completely present in the process of creating. But no .. it's not about boiling water at all. I suspect @Perfume- Tenjoku was saying that it's something of interest for others to note that these kettles aren't used to brew tea.

They took delicatecy into a whole new level

You are right sir

Another wonderful video on craft, tradition and consumerism. I enjoy these videos immensely and makes me appreciate many of the Japanese kitchenware I have inherited.

just astoundingly fantastic, thank goodness there are still people left on the planet who know how to make something with traditional methods and quality

Integrity, passion and patience invested to produce those quality kettles. Example of Japanese workmanship. No wonder Japanese products are loved and trusted everywhere in the world.

As a full time knife maker I respect this lifestyle beyond words.

When it comes to hand crafted items I'm more than willing to pay top dollar for people put their heart and soul into it and deserve to be thanked for their work

I love how Japanese people value hard work and craftsmanship.

It cuts both ways. One example is how the workplace culture expects people to overwork themselves.

@Jason Lee yes its sad no one has time to use the kettle and drink some lovely tea.

yep, when they commit themselves to something, they go all the way. Especially when it comes to human rights atrocities and war crimes.

@Sonderistic got me in the first half not gonna lie

@Tucker eats bugs troll

I want one simply because I respect how much work he puts into it. They turn out beautiful.

On one hand the saying "If you want to know the most over-complicated way of doing something, ask the Japanese" certainly has a ring of truth to it... But on the other hand I also can't help noticing that, the older I get, the more drawn I become to the idea of things that received genuine human attention, care and passion to make them something special that will last not just a life-time, but be passed down though generations.

I admire how they dedicated themselves to their craftsmanship, dot to dot, line to line. They create art that don’t just hanging on the wall. However, their is always a bit sadness with this. You work hard on it, you sell it expensive; the buyer value your work so they recon it is expensive; since it is expensive, it is meant to be for less buyers, which in turn generates less profit. To solve this, you either make it more expensive to make more profit per product, which hurts business even more; or you lower the price to create more selling volume, which you hurt yourself, and art.

I would love to go and see these artists make these beautiful works of art ! True craftsmen at there finest !

I love how Japanese keep up with culture and custom even at this age. They have some of the finest handmade craft men's keeping their traditions and customs alive in the process. They are awesome in this aspect.

The Japanese are so dedicated to their work, all their products are top quality.

That's the beauty of Japanese culture. They take so much pride in their crafts perfected over centuries.

I love this man's attitude and life philosophy. People could learn a lot from his sense of pride in his work.

Incredible dedication and true art of beauty and style. Each product carries a bit of his heart and soul with artistic pride and quality. Absolutely beautiful

There are cultural concepts of japanese craftsmanship (Wabisabi, Satori, Zen, Tamashi etc) that can be incorporated by anyone with a willingness to learn by doing. I'm in the process of building an EVH frankenstein replica and I'm particularly struck by the notion of "imperfect perfection", and a balance of producing something that is "authetic" to tradition while also not being tied to it.

I love how the Japanese don't forgo the appreciation of culture and tradition in their daily lives. Even when striving for progress. It's like an ongoing balance of innovation and preservation

Japanese definitely use mass-produced stuff and $20 kettles too, it's just seemingly a rejection of "techware" seen in other western countries for the wealthy and Japan appreciates its artisans more both culturally and economicallyu

Japan is both the land of innovation, and the land of technology! ☺️

Interesting how everyone else has a culture that should be preserved.. except Europeans. We’re made to capitulate to the foreign hordes for fear of being labelled ‘racist’.

@Bmo It's not possible to preserve "too much". Sure, when an authority gets involved (e.g. the government, the head of a family, etc.) it's entirely possible to suppress new innovations _in the name_ of preserving old culture, but that's a problem with the specific authority, not with the concept of preservation. The fact that this guy is hand-making $300 kettles does not stop someone from going out and buying a $20 mass-produced one if they so choose.

they literally are one of the fathers of mass production and the disposable life we now live and love. You think they have the highest suicide rate and hardest working schedule because of their artisan craftmanship? I too appreciate that they have some keeping tradition alive but I suspect is is in part a result of the very mass produced and disposable side of culture they also have had a big hand in.

Branching out and making other iron cookware with the same level of skill and quality, that also matches the kettle aesthetic is a very smart move. Likely someone with the money to get a 1k kettle probably would be interested in matching cookware. And it allows the practice to continue!

Superb craftsmanship, dedication and ethos. A jewel in its own right.

I love how much Time an effort gets put into these sorts of items. If you look of cast iron videos on YouTube you can truly see how different it can be just to make cast iron. Let alone make something this beautiful a d unique

I absolutely love how passionate they are, you can see it in their eyes and their smiles. It's so sweet!

Some of the best products I have purchased in my life are Japanese handmade items. Items like these Japanese Iron Kettles can be duplicated, but never replaced.

Japanese artisans: took me 5 years to learn how to fan the coals properly

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Different class

Huge respect for the Japanese

I have been making the hammers for 5 generations !

@tanjoy0205 favorite tool

Their craftsmanship is of different level altogether. Hats off sir.

We have LOST the appreciation for products that are hand made and their “ meaning” …we have come to be a “ DISPOSABLE” society 😢 Highly respect this father & son & may their business prosper 🙏

This reminds me of my 2 years in an iron foundry making wood stove doors and other items ordered to be made out of different metals. I loved this job and learned a lot about iron, steel,copper, brass, and cast iron too. What a cool video and a very interesting way to still make items with old way hands. TY~

Japan never fails to impress. On their culture, values, tradition etc... I ❤️ Japan 🤗

Considering your username then statement about japan clearly shows you dont know much these days , go ahead refresh yourself on japans culture today

I so want to buy a kettle from this studio, but haven’t had any luck online. The sites which carry them apparently carry only a few designs, and are invariably out of stock. If this is bc they sell so fast businesses can’t keep them in stock, then I’m thrilled, but if it’s bc of the whole pandemic shipping mess thing, then I feel really badly for these artisans. Either way, I’m going to keep trying to find their kettles!

Purely amazing. It’s so fascinating to see that the Japanese are not merely doing it for the money. They are actually pursuing perfection in everything they do.

say this line in LAST SAMURAI

They are just deep introverts

@John Ye xenophobic as well, only in recent years have they began to move towards mainly living in modernized large cities.

I think I was reading that a lot of Japanese restaurants do this now too with the phrase "ichigen-sama okotowari" which means they refuse first-time customers unless another regular brings them, which on the one hand if you want to look at it in the most negative way possible it's snobbish gatekeeping, but it also reflects crafts like this were they're trying to preserve a certain style of cuisine or tradition (and they're sick of people, a lot of the time foreigners, making bookings and then showing up late or flaking) and they don't need, to put it crudely, big American burgerdollar, because their regulars more than pay for what they do, it's more about the principles.

@Mr. Ducky I was formally introduced into a Japanese restaurant by a half Japanese, other than getting the best experience, I feel that their hosts could do a better job by being a substituted friend for the occasion instead of just rolling their eyes

"ONLY 50 years...." The pursuit of perfection never ends for Japanese, love it.

I would absolutely pay for one of these. Just knowing the story of how they are crafted. I would think about that every day when I made morning tea.

What got my interest is the fact he loved what he was making and doing as if it were an finesse art work but he also said, he has only be doing this for 50 yrs. I loved his humility as if saying just starting out in this business.

"There is sand on the ground here from when my Grandfather ran this shop." I love that kind of perspective, that preservation, by intent, of history. Amazing.

The japanese have learned to value how precious our existence is... the kettle represents more than a monetary exchange... its really a transfer of skill, sweat, time and care into an object to be used by potentially generations of new owners. When the artisan is gone... those kettles will remain as a message of love and sacrifice. Mass produced kettles serve a purpose as well but one shouldn't replace the other. 😉

japanese craftmanship and their dedication to their craft is unmatched!! great job insider, for bringing these to us.

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Japanese artisans are always on another level. They do great work, no matter what they're making.

Gotta love the Japanese people for their dedication to anything they do.

Seeing people like this makes me love the Japanese even more. Passion, attention to detail, and skill to create items that most people don't give a second thought to. It is wonderful to see items being made for generations rather than for a cheap price to create garbage. Time to go kettle shopping :)

I love the respect for tradition and quality of old school Japan.

Fascinating. Oh to have such a work of art. It would be interesting to see a program on how Japanese embroidery needles are made by hand.

Every time I see these videos about Japanese artisanship and sticking to culture/tradition, it makes me really motivated to work hard and do things I love with this same passion! Bless these men they are amazing

and yet here you are on the internet havent done none of that.

@bladerj LMAO

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I so admire the Japanese craftsmen. They're so dedicated and loyal to their craft.

I’m blessed to own 2 actual hand made Japanese kettles myself.

So blessed 🙄

Why do you need 2? 😔

@Marcus Hendriksen 1. One to never use, have for decoration and pass down through my family. 2. Make excellent tea 🫖

@Crypto Tycoon aren't they supposed to only be for boiling water?

@Marcus Hendriksen yes, but it depends on the person. I use mine for water, and have a separate steeper. Other people have a stepper inside of there’s.

Wow! This is amazing! And the words said about sand on the end of the video is like a parting piece of wisdom only craftsmen deeply understood. Magnificient!

A teacher at university made some of these once but could never sell them at a sustainable price because it took so long. She also cut a lot of corners and didnt bother making the lid part which probably turned some buyers away

The life lessons I learned from these kettle makers was unexpected but not unwelcome

When he talked about people being happy when they used his kettle, I understand him. I am a craftsman and when I finish my work, how I feel about what I’ve done depends a lot on whether the people I am working for are happy, satisfied with what they have.

The thing I really like about Japanese people is their passion about anything which is knowledge, traditions and craftmanship =)

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I love that Japanese are so talented and build such beautiful things. You can tell they put there heart and soul into what they do. Have a cup of tea before they cut there enemy in 1/2. Very nice presentation!!

"this is the moment when i can tell whether i am relieved or feel like a failure" the words of an artist.

I bought one for both my mom and sister - neither one of them even thanked me. Cost me a fortune but I don’t think they understood how they are hand made. I love mine - it’s one of my kitchen treasures; tea stays hot for a long time.

LOLS, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! 😊 MAYBE YOU COULD SHOW THEM THIS VIDEO! ☺😋

What's their website

Is it like online purchase or real life purchase cus online abit more expensive so i assume you bought it at a market, anyways i feel kinda sad that both your sis and mom never thanked you like do they both even know how to appreciate anything?

Send them this video and show them.

I wanted to buy one but our water from tap is hard water and it leaves a calcium deposit in our stainless steel kettle. Do you think this can happen in this kettle?

He designs beauty in an ordinary vessel. Many tools for woodworking and other crafts made in the Victorian age are works of art. It is a joy to pick up a plane that isn't plain to smooth a  board or sit down to a pedal powered scroll saw that looks like steampunk done right.

As a metal finisher I respect this old man’s life endeavor all I do is paneling and hand rails and stairs it would be cool to finish tea pots

Amazing work. Simply amazing. I have much respect and admiration for the craftsmen.

It has something unbeatable by a cheap mass produced kettle, that only compelling on the outside but soulless inside. Love to see how the craftsmen's passions, skills, and souls poured into that mould. May this tradition stands on for a thousand of years.

I doubt it will last that long. 1,000 years is already around 38 generations, and over 1,000 is even more than that. I think at some point the kids will lose interest or find their own path. Especially if it becomes non-profitable, they won't be able to continue it apart from it being a hobby that they can do during their free time.

@Shock Treatment you know that I don't mean it to be literally. It's not uncommon in Asian culture upon wishing on something to flourish/survive in a long period of time.

There are also more expensive and more quality mass produced kettles that are as good or better than kettles with "soul inside"... Stop thinking in simplified extremes, it's childish.

I’ve definitely bought a knock off before I watched this , and I left it on the burner and the enamel burnt inside and ruined it. I want a real Japanese kettle like the ones in this video ! Very cool 👍

I love how most of the content of this So Expensive series is just stuff made in Japan

It's because Japanese people admire the hardwork and pay for the hardwork not the product itself, where as in most parts of the world people would see a kettle that is used to boil water but Japanese people has a different perspective on it

Those are paid artisans who are preserving craft and culture. 👶 That kettle reminds us of the world before this one.🏙️ That is valuable!

@Muaz Unais they also value the durability of objects instead of looking for trends and are lucky enough to have pretty timeless design to help them do so

@Como Sellama exactly

I would feel very honoured to have one of these kettles in my kitchen full of world craftsmanship & quality. ❤️

This is beautiful! I admire Japanese approach to work and products.

One of the reasons I love Japan is because of the hard-working craftsmen and women carrying on the traditional ways that have been passed on for several generations. It shows a deep respect and humbleness for the craft.

Or just stubbornness and refusal to change.

Simply amazing and i hope it isn't and won't be a dying craft. Glad to know people are actually starting to appreciate these kind of crafts.

It’s not just any iron, it’s sweet iron, also valued for horse bits. I grew up with an artesian well with sweet iron in the water, it’s really delicious! Now I need a very expensive kettle to recapture that.

The highest respect to these people. Divine skills.