Before the season of giving comes the season of wrapping and in Japan, they do it fast! Speed wrapping is part of the culture when shopping but what might surprise you the most is how Japanese UNWRAP! In this episodes we'll visit Ginza's Mitsukoshi to see how they do it. Before that, we visit the fastest mochi shop in Osaka and maybe the world, Kiyasu Sohonten where they can wrap a gift in 13 seconds with ribbon.
Before Japan used wrapping paper, they used cloth called Furoshiki. To make gifts special, they still use Furoshiki today and we'll visit Karakasaya in Nigyocho. Finally, we'll head to Yoku Moku in Omotesando, Tokyo for some Speed Wrapping training and techniques from professional gift wrappers.

Thank you to Minori Maeda, CEO of Yuibito for her expertise in wrapping and her amazing attention to detail. We learned so much from her.

URL:
▶︎ Kiyasu Sohonpo (Mitarashi Dango Speed Wrapping) http://www.kiyasu.jp (Japanese)
▶︎ Yuibito Gift Wrapping 株式会社結い人 https://yuibito.gifts 株式会社結い人
▶︎ Yoku Moku ヨックモック https://www.yokumoku.co.jp/en/
▶︎ Karakusaya (Furoshiki) 唐草屋 https://www.karakusaya.co.jp Kyoto and Tokyo stores
▶︎ Mitsukoshi Ginza Department Store https://cp.mistore.jp/global/en/ginza...

⚠️ Filming without a mask at Mitsukoshi Ginza was done before opening hours and with a permit for this episode. Shoppers need to wear a mask when visiting Mitsukoshi. Thank you for understanding :)

00:00 Start
01:00 Speed Wrapping in Osaka
02:06 Serve Customers Fast
03:09 Ginza Shopping Street
04:01 Mitsukoshi Wrapping Techniques
05:48 History of Wrapping in Japan
06:13 Furoshika, Cloth Wrapping
07:53 How Japanese Wrap Gifts
09:58 Barrier Free Wrapping
11:01 Cookie Shop Wrapping
12:04 Speed Wrapping Challenge
13:50 Unwrapping: Japanese Don't Rip Paper!

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