Japanese Craftsman Built Me A Shamisen | My Japan Journey

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My Name is Norm and I am the apprentice of the Yoshida Brothers. And this is the story of me working with a Japanese craftsman who built a traditional Japanese Shamisen for me.
Its been about 7 years since I started playing. At the end of 2018 I asked them if they thought it was time for me to get a new Shamisen. It was actually a much deeper question. They told me yes.
I have spent the last 2 months documenting my shamisen being built and assembled by the craftsman, Mr. Komatsu.
This video was originally titled: The Apprentice's Next Step
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@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

I may have hidden a beautiful and wonderful surprise somewhere in this video. (Did... anyone stick around to see it?.........) So much love to Shamisen Komatsuya for putting in a month of work and allowing me to film something we dont often get to see. And thank you to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU who takes the time to watch this. And so much more to those of you who waited for it.

@Kiyra18 5 лет назад

By the way, did you use the synthetic material at the end?

@ejclearwater 5 лет назад

Fantastic video!! I love the end shots!!! 🤩 Thank you for sharing this very personal story with us.

@silviag3798 5 лет назад

Your new shamisen is beautiful, Norm. Can't wait to see you play it for us!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

@@Kiyra18 but of course!!

@Kiyra18 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens aww I love it even more.. That's very amazing.. ❤️❤️

@Tokyodrew 5 лет назад

Dude... the passion in this video is amazing. Very well done. I am so happy for you and all that you have accomplished. Keep it real bro!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much drew~ means the wild

@Tokyodrew 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens hope it's ok to post this on my site...want the world to see this! Cheers bro!

@trevorrandom 5 лет назад

Fantastic stuff ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵

@harpandwhiskers6377 5 лет назад

He put his soul into that instrument. It's such a beauty. I almost cried a little in the end

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

I really wish that I could have really shared every single one of the finer details but I am glad that the care and heart he put in to the process came through. Thank you so much~

@ivaeradon4570 5 лет назад

I teared up- it was so moving to have it all come together, and see such a beautiful piece of art- and such a serious effort on the craftsman's part- come together.

@johnokamoto6762 3 года назад

Almost? I did cry! The craftsmanship and materials are exquisite every little detail makes you want to stare in wonder and awe! Congratulations!

@ramsay2234 2 года назад

Seeing both the enjoyment, respect and emotion on the faces of both the craftsman and yourself is moving. When this much care goes into something, you know it will sound great without hearing a single note.

@ShaggySolidCore 2 года назад

I have to agree, one of the most beautiful arts I've had the chance to see

@purplesparklefelicity5731 5 лет назад

Oh Norm. I am so happy for you! Please know right now I am crying. This is so huge for YOU! PLEASE ACCEPT MY LOVING SUPPORT MY FRIEND. HUGE SQUISHY HUGS FOR MORAL SUPPORT 😘😘 I am so blessed that you are sharing this with me. Still crying. Please Norm thank each and everyone of them again personally for me. Out of just sheer appreciation of their blessing of their craft to you and yours. Still crying.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

awww thank you so much. This means the world to me~ I really appreciate you being here. Touched on this a bit in the podcast. Hope you got a chance to hear it!

@purplesparklefelicity5731 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens I don't know how to get to the podcast,Norm. I am sorry. 😱😶😢🙏💜💖💜💖💜💖

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

No worries it’s everywhere! iTunes Google Spotify For now, here’s a link if you are ever interested! anchor.fm/tokyolens Thank you so much again~

@time.5942 5 лет назад

Japanese craftsmanship is something special! They put so much effort and love into creating it's mind blowing. In the end it feels like they're giving away a small part of themselfes! Same with the neck that he does not want to give away. It's just so amazing and even just watching this leaves me awestruck..

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Tim the care and love that he put into every step of the craft was beautiful to see~ Every time he approached me to say "im going to start this part of the process. Do you want to watch?" he would run up to me with excitement in his voice. Got me pumped to capture the best version every single time!

@lizardking8227 2 года назад

SIDE NOTE, WHEN WARFARE RULED FOR SO LONG THE TRADE ARTS MUST BE GOOD, NOT DOWNING, EVERYTHING HAS A BALANCE, kuz like in Conan the barbarian THULSADOOM. searched for steel, but no longer was he ,when he was able to PERFECT SUCH THINGS TIS THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR SOCIETY'S, .

@koshikonet 5 лет назад

My eyes literally teared up and I found myself crying before I could stop while you were picking out the final touches. It's an incredible journey of labour and love and I don't even want to guess at how much it cost, but it's so obviously very important to you. You're always so passionate in your videos, but it's like you just took flight and left us far behind where we can longer touch the beauty this process was for you. Thank you for sharing, I don't think I've commented before (though I've been watching your videos for some time), but I feel somehow privileged and humbled to have seen a glimpse of what is an incredible milestone in your life. Thank you.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

I’m so happy that you did take the time to comment so I can personally thank you. I’m genuinely so happy that you would not only take the time to watch, but also leave such a beautiful comment for me to read. Thank you so very much~

@donnakawana 2 года назад

What beautiful words! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

@joeyguillen2081 5 лет назад

That is awesome it is cool to watch you follow your dreams. What great camera work at the end.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Happy to have you here~

@MotoiShibusawaGuitarist 5 лет назад

Congratulation on the new shamisen Norm! おめでとうございます。応援してます！

@dikadothings6301 5 лет назад

Norm, congrats on the new shamisen. Seeing japanese craftmanship always amaze me, and so is your shamisen it's beautifuly crafted and i hope it's not only just a step but a leap for you.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much I hope so as well!

@ばかーんいやーん 5 лет назад

Acctually I watched you played Shamisen in Big‐sight today❗️ It was soooo amazing👍👍👍 When I happened to be there on my business,I heard so beautiful Shamisen sounds in that hall. I wondered who played such a beautiful Shamisen,and I found Noam with Shamisen in the boose❗️ Unfortunately I couldn't talk to you. You looked super cool guy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

THATS AMAZING! Thank you so much! Next time, please say hello!!

@cimajeenvet 5 лет назад

Norm, I've never seen this Shamisen making scene before! This is a beautiful process and might be the first vid in RU-vid! I can't wait you play it!

@JaysMackie 5 лет назад

Maybe it is like pets, you don't choose the cat, the right cat chooses you.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

So true...

@melodiahollow6109 4 года назад

The right cat makes the perfect shamisen skin.

@mikaylajweighill 5 лет назад

I loved this. What a privilege to be able to go with you and watch this unfold. It clearly meant a lot to you. Thanks

@amandacn23le58 5 лет назад

Congratulations on getting your new Shamisen! I could really feel your excitement and anticipation through the whole video. This was so fascinating and cool to watch.

@karawethan 4 года назад

I love the fact that between the low, middle, and high quality necks, the highest quality is not the "most" resonant, but rather the "best" resonant. It is something far more subtle and nuanced than volume alone. Rather, it is the way that the material reacts to the the vibration of the string...I have never played a shamisen, but I have played many other string instruments, whether bowed or plucked, acoustic or electric. It is hard to describe, but you know it when it happens.

@Kiyra18 5 лет назад

I love the energy you have when you talk about Shamisen. You can see the passion in it. Thank you for sharing 😊

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

It means the world to me 🥰

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

Yeah I also love the energy, its amazing to see someone so passionate about something, it is very rare to see.

@Kiyra18 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens well I think it's the opposite since we are watching your videos.. I'm serious.. I got addicted to your channel.. And thanks to you I will follow my passion.. You are spreading it world wide 😁

@VegardThefilmmaker 5 лет назад

Incredible craftsmanship

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Really is! I am honored to have been able to capture it! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

@christopheraguiar 3 года назад

your content is really awesome u deserve a lot more subs ,keep up the great quality.

@pinoji 5 лет назад

三味線作り、初めて見た。凄い工程だな。

@bjbulmer-lestudio 4 года назад

I own a small post production studio in Japan. I've been here for 22 years. Almost half my life. The thing that amazes me every day and what I think made Japan my home was the devotion to perfection. It's hard to put into words, but this video shows the dedication I see every day. Great video.

@Lillesnok 2 года назад

That smile he had when he came walking in with the Itomaki, and that slow reveal he did... priceless. Just two passionate dudes, living their best lives. Such a joy to watch

@hamaerox1098 4 года назад

I remember watching this! I was so excited about you asking your teacher back then! Good shit as always :)

@angeknowsit 4 года назад

Not gonna lie I cried a little bit, as a musician I get how much love for the instrument you both have and the bond between the instrument and the performer is one of the best things in the world.

@StephanLorse 5 лет назад

Daaaamn Dude! That might be your most beautiful video ever! Congratz to your new Shamisen! Seeing you being all over the moon about it is very contagious, I'm so happy right now! ^o^

@Lucidiumshards 5 лет назад

Norm, really proud of you man. It's been amazing following you up to where you are now. おめでとうございます！ Thank you so much for sharing this special monent with us!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

thank you for being here and taking the time to watch~

@CanadianMakerProject 5 лет назад

i fell like i been taken on a trip i will never see myself ever doing and i thank you so much for that, and i hope one day your able to fulfill your dreams.

@DrPepper776 5 лет назад

so much gratification skill and emotion in one video. amazing

@zulu123-x2d 5 лет назад

Awesome !

@YvanDaSilva 5 лет назад

Omg, I loved this video so much. Thank you @Tokyo Lens ! This is really really awesome. I don't know were to start. THANK YOU for sharing this videos with us. The craftsman really loves his craft and the fact that he shared that with you is so amazing. Komatsu san seems to be an amazing person with lots of love for his work, and the quality of his shamisen for what we can see here seems to match his passion. Please keep making your videos and keep showing us the beauty of Japan and its people. PS: I love the fact that leave Japanese talk as much as possible in the video.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much and I’m so glad that this video spoke to you that much!

@JacobsJapanJourney 5 лет назад

This was like magic seeing all the pieces come together to become amazing instrument. Your new Shamisen is so beautiful and you can tell its been but together by a true master. Hope your Shamisen takes you to new places.

@dianechaniewski293 5 лет назад

That. was. beautiful. I almost teared up. The level of craftsmanship is a beautiful thing to watch as well. I hope this passion of excellence for each piece never dies. I love how you got to customize it...those neon yellow strings were something else. Hearing the different sounds the different qualities of wood make were amazing. I loved how at the end he said "come back and play a song for me". :) Which part was the surprise? The hidden basement of wood? Thank you so much for sharing Norm. Once again, you make me want to think more about my purchases and the quality of product of the things I buy and how I can improve my life through the quality of choices I make. (food, clothes, shoes, books, etc.) I hope I can find more local craftsmen (and women) to purchase from. Every time I purchase a high quality, local, hand-made product, I just feel the warmth and joy that the object was made with and it makes my heart happy. Thanks again for sharing, I really, truly, enjoy your content. I hope one day our journey's intersect!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Hahaha the surprise was the B-Roll I’d just the Shamisen at the end I tried to express my feelings for the beauty of the Shamisen through this moment and purposefully left it to the end so that those who did stay to watch, could really feel it! Thank you for always being here!! Means the world to me!

@dianechaniewski293 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens yes! The B-roll was beautiful!! :) I felt it.

@nilpos 5 лет назад

So you went for the synth skin, good for everyone ^_^

@kiraxcx1386 3 года назад

I don't know why but this this video it too beautiful and made me emotional

@memeranglaut 5 лет назад

As usual, the editing is on point. Can't wait to hear the first song with the new shamisen. Also, are you giving it a name? Giving it a kami?

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Haha no name! Just lots of practice and love 😊

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

You are by far my favorite youtuber, I just love every second of your videos. I really want to go to Japan and I plan to after university in a couple years, watching you always gives me motivation to want to go there!

@Kiyra18 5 лет назад

Hey Flux.. I'm planing to visit Japan.. Not sure about living.. I mean it is somewhere in my dreams. But hey.. Maybe we will meet there.. Would be so cool😁

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

@@Kiyra18 Yeah maybe we will sometime :D

@Blade51 5 лет назад

This warms my heart Norm

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Awww thank you! I may have Been a bit excited for this one!

@Naoyuki_Atsune 5 лет назад

いい三味線です。本当に美しい…。ノルムさん、きっとあなたはこの”相棒”とともに、新たな人生のステージへ飛躍を遂げるでしょう。頑張れ！！

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

頑張ります！本当にありがとうございます😊

@Cyclonus743 5 лет назад

Incredible

@il_moe 5 лет назад

Awesome!

@oniruelette 5 лет назад

I am a little late to comment but this video is beautiful and I can feel the emotion in this one. So very happy for you Norm!

@FC-cu5jw 5 лет назад

Bro your reaction is like you having your first born lol. Cool video. Keep em coming.

@MSmith-Photography 5 лет назад

I can believe that it would be a huge honour seeing your new shamisen being crafted right in front of your eyes.

@benndoverr5233 5 лет назад

It felt like when Harry Potter got his wand. I think I seen your hair blow straight up when you were picking the neck. 👍👍

@KirstenReusch 5 лет назад

Such an amazing difference of quality of sound in the woods. I don't think I'd have the heart to go below mid grade to high end, worth every penny (or yen as the case may be). Wishing you continued success on your journey with your beautiful piece of art.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you Kirsten! I’m glad that you could appreciate it that much!! Have a great day!!

@markfrost4064 5 лет назад

Genuinely heart-warming to see you so moved and excited by this process, it obviously means so much to you. Thanks for sharing dude.

@TheLAexplorer 5 лет назад

Sick beauty shots at the end bruh!

@ejclearwater 5 лет назад

Oh... Hello new video. Btw.. Looking great in this video Norm😂😜

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Awww thanks Emily!!

@MoaandMore 5 лет назад

I actually have heard your Japanese. How you speak Japanese is really good. I mean very good sounds. I love it. And I love this video as well🥰

@antti-jussikemppainen305 5 лет назад

The excitement is tangible here! The passion and the mastery of the craftmanship is really awesome and conveyed beautifully from both of you. And the beauties.... You out did yourself with the beauties. Perfect lighting, edit and shots. 👌

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for that I’m really glad the excitement translated into the screen!!

@jwoodyr1 5 лет назад

Congratulations, Norm! I don't know how you didn't tear up ... I did. Please keep the shamisen videos coming.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you So many more to come

@DaggerKat147 5 лет назад

So beautiful! I love Japanese craftsmanship

@Yotanido 4 года назад

It took me way too long to realise you were saying 胴 and not "dough"... :D

@rachelmasseyart 5 лет назад

This whole video is wonderful, there's definitely a lovely feeling throughout. It's like I'm watching some heart-warming animation about the journey of the shamisen and its creator 😁❤️

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

Wooo thanks for another video :D First I think btw ;)

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Very first! Lol

@Hector.Banuet 5 лет назад

Awesome video. The time flew so quick with this video and I was sad it ended.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Means the world to me Thank you~

@STIguy-ny6iu 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for sharing.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for being here

@donnakawana 2 года назад

It's a work of complete Art, made by a total craftsman his expertise an detail to the creating of each part of the shamizan... The wood the crisp sound of that priceless neck... had me in tears an frankly breathless just the sheer excitement of it all... Just beauty in Art... Can't wait to hear the music created with such a finely made instrument... Thanks for sharing your life an the lives of others with us!! New sub catching up ✌🏻💗😊❣️

@mechasduo004 3 года назад

Wow, this is amazing. I've watched a few of your vids before but the last abroad in Japan podcast led me to this specific video. Please tell me you went back and played for Komatsu-sensei? He looks like he would love to hear someone play anything on his crafted work.

@j.i.bennett9934 5 лет назад

Wonderful, truly shows the craftsmanship of the instrument. Thank you for making this video.

@NutCase 5 лет назад

Norm, this is a thing of beauty for sure. I knew a little about the Shamisen before starting to follow you, but I feel I've learned so much more just by watching your journey. I can't wait to see you your new one.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for just being a part of it It means the world to me~

@NutCase 5 лет назад

@@TokyoLens for sure. it's a pleasure to get to see all that you share!

@salkalb614 2 года назад

I’m in love with how he is exciting about everything it’s cute 🫶🏻🫶🏻💕💕✨😂

@JackMyersPhotography 3 года назад

Your videos are wonderful, thanks.

@repHAWAIIxJPN 5 лет назад

This was so heart warming to watch , I’ll gladly wait a couple years for you to break in the new shamisen just so I can hear you play

@kidmackenzie 5 лет назад

Amazing!! You are so lucky!! I have been following the Yoshida Brothers forever!! I love there sounds!! Congradulations!!

@WarsiWars 5 лет назад

congrats on your new baby!

@maakudesuyo 5 лет назад

Such a beautiful instrument! I can't even fathom the amount of craftsmanship that it took to make that. Woohooo so exciting! I can't wait to hear you play!

@rechiiparisu723 5 лет назад

OMG!!!! Just .... beautiful!

@wolveneyes44 5 лет назад

It is beautiful, I've been waiting for this video. Thanks for sharing such an in depth of the process

@devinelovinsky8704 5 лет назад

Wow, did I really hear you say the second Yoshida brother? I forgot about them for a while. I’m glad to see him in the video. Also, I love how passionate you are about this. I always wanted to play the shamisen but never could as I always had to focus on school or work. Good video :)) I really like it.

@Alcalala 5 лет назад

That was really nice to watch. Keep up the good work Norm :)

@bridgetteb4112 5 лет назад

What a beautiful instrument. Congrats Norm, I can feel your excitement. Can’t wait to hear you play.

@morrelljw 4 года назад

Great video. Such an amazing craftsman. Beautifully made.

@TokyoLens 4 года назад

Thank you so much for watching, John

@francescabrooker-rao9534 5 лет назад

How wonderful, thank you for sharing with us, the emotion really comes through, it's an instrument of beauty

@isikshinesworld8813 3 года назад

You're lucky to have them(Japanese) friends! They love you!

@cherishyork4199 5 лет назад

The video literally made my morning. I kept smiling as you shared the excitement of your new shamisen being made.

@superchatoalien4905 5 лет назад

楽器というよりも芸術作品みたいですね

@kei8727 5 лет назад

正に三味線に命が吹き込まれた！って感じですね！早く聴きたいcan’t wait!!!!!!

@jimz68 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. Your new shamisen is beautiful. Enjoy !!

@Skitterleap 5 лет назад

So happy for you!! Become the master you are destined to become!! (Was that too much?)

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Definitely not to much! Thank you~

@ameraljabr405 4 года назад

I'm a carpenter I feel like a chimpanzee watching this level of craftsmanship

@winterodochartaigh2536 5 лет назад

I'm confused as to how anyone watching this, gave it a "thumbs down"... It's clearly titled that this is a personal video of your next step. One we've excitedly gotten to follow you through. This video oozes your emotions. It's infections. Add to it that we all learned much from it. Not just more about you and your passions, but about how they're made. Incredibly skilled craftsmanship. I was also excited to see that you opted for a non-animal option. Very humane, I love you all the more now! And as I said, that exquisite unveiling at the end.... Just beautiful. I mean how does anyone not like it?! 😲

@smbgamechannel758 5 лет назад

you got the japanese souls!...when i think you are japanese. congratulations!!!thank you awesome video :）

@margaretkaraba8161 4 года назад

I loved watching this the first time - and the second time, I saw the emotion in the close-up shots of your new baby. Beautiful. (I'm a complete sucker for beautiful woodworking and craftsmanship (Ceramics and textiles - including kumihimo) are up there too).

@cleathercrafts 2 года назад

That's incredible! There's nothing like seeing your instrument made in front of your very eyes. You're bringing home a unique part of a countries culture and there are very few things that top that! As a fellow artisan, seeing his workshop space(And wow, his wood storage!!) was a feast for the eyes! You're a lucky guy. Enjoy your gorgeous Shamisen.

@kamakanokea Год назад

Watching this video 3years after it has been posted. Seeing how much effort and care was put into making your new Shamisen. And then remembering your video of when you got hurt and you saying that because of the injury you got in your hand. That you might not be able to play the Shamisen again brought me to tears. Got me thinking how I would feel if I couldn't play ukulele again. I hope you don't give up on playing Shamisen Norm. Aloha from Hawai'i 🤙🏽

@TotallyMH729TsMH 3 года назад

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this journey with us - I learned a lot more about shamisens and the process it takes to craft one. All the best as you continue in your (shamisen playing/learning/performing) journey!

@zenbugami Год назад

Japanese craftsmanship is something different. I was always amazed by how they are forging original katana swords. Shamisen craftsmanship is definitely on the same level. I'm especially surprised by this golden core 😮

@NikstSWE Год назад

Was I the only one thinking you had gone down into Ollivanders Wand Shop? LOL All those necks lined up in rows looked like wand boxes. Amazing craftsmanship!

@gawdzila 4 года назад

Found your channel through Sharla, and man, this is great stuff. I was already familiar with the amazing Yoshida Brothers, and here you are just hanging out with them! And then the video is of a master craftsman making a beautiful thing, which is basically most of what I watch on RU-vid, so whole thing just really hits all the spots for me. Awesome video!

@vladisergeiev7278 4 года назад

Thanks, that was fantastic. This is the first time I've seen an instrument assembled and fitted from separately constructed pieces. I still don't know what hard wood was used in the high end necks, but that's fine. Kouki I believe you said. It doesn't matter though, I'm not building instruments myself. Thanks a lot, I really appreciate old woodcraft. Also, props to you for studying the instrument and related music to such a high degree, it's really respectable.

@eric1800es Год назад

Some jouzu product shots at the end there! I’d be scared to touch it after watching the process. “Nah. Too nice. Gonna put it in a vault and learn to play the kazoo”. That would be me.

@jessicasummers8531 5 лет назад

What a BEAUTIFUL shamisen, Norm! I can truly see your passion for this instrument and music. Thank you for sharing because I had no idea what shamisen was until I started following you a couple years ago.

@ramdalion 2 года назад

wow i love seeing master craftsmen doing their trade

@TokyoLens 2 года назад

Welcome to the adventure 😊

@ramdalion 2 года назад

@@TokyoLens Thank you ^^ i´m looking forward to more intresting videos in the future !

@logosofgame4273 3 года назад

As a woodworker, I laughed out loud when I saw the rig he has set-up at 8:19. There is an old joke between anyone who does woodwork of any kind. "How many clamps do you need for this?" "Always one more than you have."

@IcemanLavin 5 лет назад

Amazing - this made me understand your passion and feel so excited for you. Really well done video as usual, but this one in particular was really inspiring. Your reaction to everything, even the tuning pegs, made me smile. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to hearing it

@astererratum6546 3 года назад

Ahhh! I would love to be an apprentice for him. The amount of love and passion for the craft is so wonderful! I wish I could apprentice for a traditional trade craft. I miss the old artisan mindset. It feels so lost nowadays. Everything is made fast with no love or passion.

@andresm645 5 лет назад

I love japanese attention to detail. Something about the feel and dedication shown in the video is just amazing and really special. Congratulations!

@Lupcheong89 5 лет назад

how is this video only getting 20K views? god damn. it needs more share man

@valitademaricedelacouvrier2617 4 года назад

Guoxiang Not everyone is a fan of all things Japanalia ... but ... one has to admire Norm for thoroughly immersing himself in the language and customs of Japan.