【IMPOSSIBLE TO BREAK?】The Unbelievable Strength of Japan’s 100-Year Handmade Fan

【IMPOSSIBLE TO BREAK?】The Unbelievable Strength of Japan’s 100-Year Handmade Fan 🎐 Introduction In Yamaga, Kumamoto, there is a handmade Japanese fan said to last for 100 years. It is called Kutami Shibu Uchiwa, a traditional bamboo fan made with natural materials, careful handwork, and persimmon tannin that grows richer with age. This time, I visited Kurikawa Shoten, a historic uchiwa workshop carrying on a craft that has been passed down for more than 400 years. From splitting bamboo and shaping the frame to weaving the ribs, pasting the paper, and applying persimmon tannin, every step reveals the unbelievable strength hidden inside this simple-looking fan. What looks like an ordinary Japanese fan is actually a piece of craftsmanship built to survive for generations. This is the story of a young artisan protecting a rare tradition, challenging the future, and proving why Japanese craftsmanship continues to amaze the world. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 📍 Shop Information Kurikawa Shoten / Kurikawa Uchiwa 🌐 Official Website https://www.uchiwa.jp/ 🛒 Official Online Shop https://kurikawa-uchiwa.shop/ 📸 Instagram   / kurikawa.uchiwa   🗺 Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/qvnGHP8VKqbTaZPQ6 ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 🎬 Timestamps 00:00 A dream to protect Japan’s strongest handmade fan 00:56 Discovering the world of handmade uchiwa 04:31 Why he became an uchiwa artisan 06:18 The responsibility of the fifth generation 08:35 The most delicate step in fan making 09:49 Mistakes, injuries, and learning from failure 10:40 The moment he was accepted by the master 13:22 Why people must understand the value of uchiwa 14:28 New challenges for a 400-year-old craft 18:29 The dream to become Japan’s most famous uchiwa shop 19:36 The secret of persimmon tannin 21:20 Protecting Kutami uchiwa for the next 100 years ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 🍣 About Japanese Kitchen Tour Welcome to Japanese Kitchen Tour – The channel that brings you inside the kitchens of Japan, where dedicated chefs craft authentic Japanese cuisine with incredible skill and heart. We capture the behind-the-scenes stories of sushi masters, ramen artisans, yakitori grillers, and traditional chefs across Japan. If you’re passionate about Japanese food culture, love discovering how real Japanese kitchens operate, or simply want to feel the craftsmanship behind every dish, this is the channel for you! From world-famous sushi and ramen to local diners, street food, massive food portions, and hidden gems, we show it all – real kitchens, real stories. ▶️ Follow us on Instagram:   / japanese_kitchen_tour   ▶️ Check out our new channel Amazing JAPAN:    / @amazingjapan-youtube   ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 🏷 Hashtags #JapaneseCraftsmanship #Uchiwa #HandmadeInJapan #TraditionalCraft #AmazingJapan