Meet Japan’s Trash Collecting Samurai | Everyday Bosses #66 

Jokes aside... this would be a really good plot for an Anime series targeting little children.

I think most people might think its stupid act to do such a performance alongside with trash picking. I personally felt their moves and heart really what inspires them to do so. It is not easy, who wants to pick trash? let alone doing actions like samurai moves etc. I think their actions goes far more than a performance, it is also to ask others to be more compassionate as a society to stop tossing trash wherver they go, and be responsible for their actions.

Just came to know the videographer who worked on this video passed away at the age of 29. Rest in peace Hao Tang, we're grateful for your work.

This is actually really beautiful. "Samurai" comes from a word that means to serve, and they're cleaning up the litter than can flood city streets and kill innocent ocean life, so these guys are doing a great service to others and the world. 💖

Japan has some of the most cleaned streets. Even the streets that are considered dirty, is more cleaned than the streets we have in my country.

As a fellow Japanese and an environmentalist, it's deeply inspiring to see this, to go above and beyond to not only fight for what's best for the environment, but also to bring awareness through the impressive performance. Way to go modern-day Samurais! I'm cheering you on from overseas.

This is more than just street performance, this is influencing society in a positive way, not just directly by picking up trash, but by also drawing attention to the issue so that people who see them will be more careful not to litter, or maybe even clean up some litter on their own. Best wishes to this group, and a speedy recovery to Goto.

For sure "crying because a Trash Cleaning Samurai has cancer" was not on my list today but I'll take it anyway. Thank you for your service and thanks Asian Boss for another incredible video

I'm sure that the old legendary Samurais are happy and proud of him

The World would be so boring without Japan (I mean this in a good way, people think I'm being rude which I'm not)

When these guys were late to school, the teacher apologized for being early

This is such a noble thing to do. I was a little overwhelmed towards the end when he said he just had his colon cancer surgery and the two are crazy to do this and he is grateful. Hope more students join him. This is such a nice feel good video ❤️

Love how they're so enthusiastic and passionate to their job. They really deserves respect like a samurai.

City hall should definitely pay these guys for what they do, even if only for part time.

Japanese’s is incredibly good at materializing abstract concept.

It's absurdly cute how Hiroko gets invested in her interviews. Also loving the masks.

Really putting their heart and energy into what they are doing. So inspiring. ✨✨

They aren't only cleaning the environment but also increasing awareness about their culture and tradition to this world at the same time. Very inspiring people..

A huge thanks and a lot of respect towards the Asian Boss cast, and the Trash Cleaning Samurai's ! My sincere gratitude for volunteering to clean the streets and bring brightness in people's days ! Cheers from France

So cool that they dedicate their time to helping society while also preserving the samurai culture! The world needs more people like them. Thank you Asian Boss for this video ❤️

The guy who was picking up trash while they were doing the interview outside is the real mvp😂😂😂👌🏾🔥

I love how Hiroko is hands-on about everything

I followed them for a long time and so happy they are being recognized by Asian boss and hope they will get more famous worldwide while teaching us to keep the country clean! 👏

Thanks to those guys who's dedication and passion for their arts, hope you inspire more people 👍👍👍👍👍👍 and thanks to all people of asian boss.

OMG...Hiroko is the most adorable person! I love how she's always game to take on new challenges. She's got a great journalistic style, as well. Asks interesting & insightful questions and puts her subjects at ease, making it feel safe for them to be honest & candid in their responses.

Combining cultural values and practicality is definitely what Japan excels at, and this is one of the examples! Amazing

Hot men with an adorkable street performance routine that doesn't only put smiles on people's faces, but also helps keep Ikebukuro's streets clean while sending a positive message? Respect!

When you're not strong enough for the main quest yet so you do the side quest

Hello from Arunachal Pradesh,India 🙌🏻 This story is so beautiful 😭 two samurai picking up the trash wait ,why ! Japanese people are so creative in whatever. Going to share this story to my friends and family!🙏🪴.

This channel is amazing!!! How else would I find out about stuff like this

Yes I love this group and this concept, needs to teach this to Americans. Also Love Asian Boss ❤ We are routing for you! In America they would need hundreds of these guys 😛

Need some people like this in New York.

We need more people like you in this lifetime, to inspire and be creative against fighting trash. Sending gratitude to you Master Goto and your team. Stay safe everyone. - chstr

Did anyone else smile and have their heart melted when the kid stopped running, watched them pick up trash and say what is that? 13:36

Love the vids, don't give up Asian Boss!

This is by far one of my favourite episodes. They're incredibly inspiring, and the performance is very mesmerising to watch. I wish them well, especially for the founder (Mr. Ikki Goto) I pray that he will always be in good health, able to be fully recovered from the cancer. 🙏💛

Despite his circumstance with his health, the boss continues to have the attitude of a winner. Really inspiring to hear that.

Unfortunately this method wouldn’t be practical in my neighborhood. We are so overrun with trash, I actually used a snow shovel to scoop up trash today. And I’ve been picking up trash in my neighborhood since 2019. People just don’t care -_-

I'm so happy Hiroko is still with Asian Boss. Great video as always

suddenly I'm crying when the founder mentioned he had colon cancer 😭

Imagine implementing this on your country, you'll hear "nani yatsu!?" Every 3 seconds

only in japan can you find passionate people in the oddest yet fulfilling activities. Hope he gets better.

Respect for them tryna to improve the environment

Everything about this was absolutely adorable, like everyone in it was too cute!

Well i'll call it now... this is the beginning of an amazing Manga Story even the title is so good already "The Samurai Trash Collectors", cleaning/cleansing Japan/world of Yokai... or of actual trash to make it more realistic... how it grew from the beginning to an Enterprise!! Awesome video Asian Boss Keep up the good work! :)

"where will you throw away this trash?" "We´ll now go back to our office and separate the trash"

Hiroko's interviews are the most interesting to watch, glad she's still here. AB wouldn't be the same without her.

9:38 Quote at the back: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

Thank you Asian Boss for reporting important stories during these difficult times.

I can't believe there are such good human beings who are picking others garbage with such happiness. God bless them.

Missed Hiroko ❤️ She’s so joyful, lovely, respectful and has such a cute smile. This sword fighters have a really unique and innovative way of cleaning up streets. Enjoyed this video a lot!

I love that these street performer decided to collect trash, their cleaning and performing at the same time, win win

I'm seeing so few comments about the cancer, I'm guessing most people aren't watching all the way through. Which is sad, because old mate is a great guy and very inspiring. Thanks for the video Asian Boss! I hope the difficult time will pass for you guys soon as well.

Guys if you want to help them more then don't skip their ads and let them get good ad revenue ❤️

They have such good hearts!

This alone makes me want to visit Japan. I love the creative ways people come up with to battle common problems. Keep it up guys.

children and teeners must learn this innovative skills in spreading awareness against littering..it is a great concept indeed.👍

These ppl give a whole new definition+meaning to garbage collectors.

Not me crying over Japanese samurai picking up trash. This was actually very beautiful. 😭

These guys pull off their trash cleaning performance is such a cool and confident way. I've volunteered for spring clean up in my city and I did not look nearly as well dressed!

What they do is "art to the next level". It takes loads of courage to perform those acts of kindness and perform in public simultaneously. We people do our share of cleaning the environment but not everyone perform this kind of art for that I salute you samurais

No matter how insignificant their actions maybe to the eyes of others, there are still some who appreciate their efforts for the environment...

Get well soon founder san!!! We are rooting for you!!! Thank you for everything that you've done!!!

This feels like a sub story in the Yakuza games

Their body movements are so regal! Fantastic beings..

Japan is very lucky to have this man !!

You can feel how passionate those 2 guys are. They really are doing a great job :)

These guys are low-key real-life anime protagonists - I mean everyday heroes residing in Japan!

This is so cool. These guys are awesome. My heart broke for Goto. Such a wise man. I cried so hard when he said he was sick. My heart goes out to all of these men.

Punishing immoral hearts.... Sounds like a job for the PHANTOM THIEVES!!!!!

I absolutely love Hiroko , she's so charming and cute :") ... melts my heart.

Finally we know who is the Main Character of this world

I hope he can heal from the cancer. He is so positive and accepting about it. They are such good, kind, and motivational people for doing this. I will think of them when I see and pick up some litter!!

Japan is insanely clean and people are polite too

Hiroko is back!

This is why I admire Japan.

Yesterday I read about korean chicken restaurant owner that post about handwritten letter from a boy that he feeds before. The boy is 16 years old and that time his little brother wants to eat chicken but he only had 5000 won. He went to few restaurants to let them buy chicken at 5000 won cost (usually they sell whole chicken in korean I think, not per piece). No one accept them until this restaurant owner who see the boy outside holding his 5000 won & try to cheer up his little brother. The owner even gave them the usual portion and don’t let them pay for the chicken. Maybe asian boss should interview this chicken restaurant owner for the next everyday boss series. The chicken restaurant isn’t got much sale going on in the pandemic but the owner still give them chicken for free. And because the owner post the boy handwritten letter many koreans orders the chicken from this shop but they told the owner just keep the money without sending the chicken. The owner then wants to reach out to the child to give them money and start fundraising for them.

Things like this make me believe in humanity again

This is such a great idea for both entertainment and cleaning their city. Hopefully Trash Cleaning Samurai can spread across Japan. Sure there's the usual trash collecting and recycling companies across Japan, but those people only take away the collected trash and not necessarily trash that's left on the streets.

Hiroko always gets the interesting interviews XD I hope to see behind the scenes or her own opinion on her channel XD

Once again, amazing content from Asian Boss. Asian Boss 만세!

I would love to do this as a Scottish warrior in full regalia. “What do I see? The enemy of the all civilized nations!” Aya.

When Goto came in and said she was doing really good even though she felt embarrassed. That is probably so simple to many people but it made me cry. In my area you do not often find acceptance and no one would ever encourage you, especially if you didn't do the action flawlessly on the first try. What a wonderful interaction.

By far, one of coolest episodes

The local government should reach out to them and give them pay for cleaning the streets like peeps that pick up trash from households

It is beautiful how passionate they are, I could not stop smiling

Littering is a big problem in our neighborhood. This uplifting video comes at the right time. Thanks Street Samurais and Asian Boss. 🙏

I really hope this street performance expands. I love this concept, and has such a pure message.

Legendary. Creative. Modern. Brilliant. Prefect. Coming up with this kind of ideas is innovative in whole different level. 'What is this!" 'We punish this immoral heart!' Pronouncing the judgement on the immoral heart that thought it was okay to litter.

these guys picking up the trash way cooler than me working in big building every single freaking day.

Her: I'm Hiroko from Asian Boss😅 Them: Oh we thought that you were our biggest enemy

Honestly, to see this side of japan, i'm glad they do what they're doing

Thank you for sharing their story. More about stories like this, they deserve to be known

These people are so pure and humble. I hope their spirits stay high and wish them all the best. Hope that people who litter and young children are inspired by you to take care of our surroundings/ environment.

I never skip Ads by showing support to your channel

Good to see that Hiroko is still there.

litter: *exists* samurai: 🤺🤺🤸🤾⚔️🗑 i’m about to end this man’s whole career

Good thing about these guys...nothing will ever be overlooked. Safety is always there.

Faith in Bushido 🔥❤️🔥 "Punish the heart without moral"

She is by far the best interviewer in the channel