As a person who has been visiting Japan since the 90's I think Tokyo was NOWHERE near minimalistic like the west thinks. I was completely drawn into the glitzy, sparkly, loud, happening, vibrant & energetic space that is like Ginza at night, Pachinko parlors, game centers & early 90's anime like Ranma, Dragonball z & Sailormoon. I guess that what makes modern Japan attractive
People are kind of numb-sighted and don't see the classic eiga posters, at least the ones from popular shows. They are very saturated. Sometimes in a tasteful way
This video reminded me of my roommate in Japan who is Japanese. Our rooms were the same exact size but even with the most simple things his room looked unique and twice as much more spacious. He is a designer himself , so there's that.
I love this! I'm slowly building my design portfolio and I wanted to focus on the aspects of Japanese design. Right now, when they say "Japanese-style", it's always narrowed down to minimalism but after intensively researching, I can say that Japanese architecture is actually so much more diverse than it is perceived.
It really is and there's so much to explore other than just minimalism! I haven't been looking at Japanese architecture yet, but it should be interesting to research!
It does feel like Japan has a split personality when it comes to design. Personally I experienced a lot of minimalism in school (I even had a professor who wrote a book on Japanese graphic design) so that’s what I usually think of first. And now with the Internet, and Japan’s info-rich, and sometimes chaotic looking design (to us westerners), it feels like that side is all that’s discussed.
that espresso experience is exactly what happened to me the first time i ordered one. got a tiny paper cup with an even tiny amount of liquid. had to pretend that i liked it.
Oh this was a really great video! One of the things that shocked me about going to Japan was the maximalist design everywhere and overwhelming amounts of information. My exposure to Japanese graphic design was minimalism, and so I assumed that would be the case everywhere. Instead I was surprised whenever I did see the minimalist design. Recently I've been more interested in maximalist design and how to actually do it. I wonder in some ways if maybe maximalism and minimalism are actually very similar in a way, and that the core idea that unites them might be about organizing things. So I really hope you still intend to do a video on Japanese maximalist design some day!
I lived in Japan for a few years in the early 1970s and my experience was that Japanese design (store layouts, magazines) was anything but minimalist. I would call it "exquisitely organised overload". Quite good when you got used to it, I thought. Today, walk into any Bic Camera and check out the way products are shelved. A lot of stuff in a small space.
Aww man, I was so ready to watch the whole two year backlog of videos covering this niche topic in depth. Well, at least we got one that got me hooked into learning more about this topic myself!
3:13 I'm dying at the censor blur disappearing after the inappropriate figurine was knocked off the toilet 😂 I think the comparison of the Japan vs US Marie Kondo thumbnails really sums up the whole video! Very interesting.
I'm japanese and I only watch English RUclips Channels only because ours are nowhere close to the minimalism and I hate it. English ones are less crowded for me. everytime I hear that insane amount of SFX in japanese youtube video it drives me insane.
This was such a God send! I can si relate to the whole Internet searches only talking about minimalism, especially like you so rightly pointed is not the case. I was searching for kawaii information and your video was so helpful overall❤❤❤
I do like maximalism when they are well made. The maximalism you presented in the video is the perfect example of that. I'd like to get to know more about this kind of japanese design.
hell yea i'm craving for more content on japanese design, its so few and far between but its such a endless source of fascination.. And this was a great video! Just found this channel but i already love it >:O
Wow, so interesting! I love Japanese design and anime and manga but I'd never really looked at it in this way before. I think the peaceful, serene idea of Japan and the intense kawaii idea are both really appealing to a lot of westerners. For me these days it's the traditional crafts too.
This is such an interesting insight. The minimalistic signature of Japan is just an outward facing marketing strategy whilst real Japanese design for Japanese is more maximalist. It's something ive seen but never noticed until now! Awesome video!
i just found this now, but this is an insanely informative video and i love your personal touch you added onto it. you've earned a subscriber and thank you.
Great video!! Editing really done well and smooth presentation. 由香港人角度去分析日本嘅capitalistic maximalism都幾有趣，因為同香港清倉大特賣個啲ad有異曲同工之妙又有啲唔一樣～希望可以分析埋kawaii core/原宿系帶十幾二十隻公仔嘅maximalism!
I've definitely noticed the common belief over here that Japan is all about minimalism and less is more. So much so that even I buy into the hype until I actually remember what walking around Tokyo or Osaka is like, or using a webpage in Japan with its cluttered, incredibly dense design (buying tickets to events or places is something else. I need to set a day aside to try and figure it all out in advance before I need to pull the trigger and get my wallet ready). Interesting topic, I'll check out the rest of the series.
Thank you! I for a long time had an appreciation for the japanese way of design, especially when it comes to books and magazines i.e. written stuff as well as displaying cluttered, yet still organized, spaces, but never could point my finger at or look it up. So this video(series) is exactly what I was looking for! 😁🤩😉
Interesting video - Very well put-together. I especially liked the Marie Kondo thumbnail comparisons. I am covered in traditional style Japanese tattoos, which are full of colour and wild imagery. I love this bright and energetic look, but only when I wear plain and simple shirts or t-shirts with it, to contrast. Perhaps an important aspect to investigate in both the minimalist and maximalist Japanese styles is the relationship between the two?
Cool video, the algorithm floated it to me today. Wanted to share that before/after WWII my grandparents also lived very simple lives in North America - They grew up without electricity or plumbing (maybe they had a few basic 12v batteries to power some early farm equipment). And they ate food they grew on their own farms. My grandma told learning how to bake cakes and pies with heat in a cast-iron wood-fired stove was very tricky! My great uncle told me he once dove into a hole in a frozen lake to get a 12' cast iron pry bar because that's how precious that tool was at the time. Sometimes some of the changes all of us homo sapiens are struggling to adapt to aren't only because of socio-political (traditional Japanese homes) or religious (Zen Buddhism) factors. Sometimes those changes might be due to the Industrial Revolution and the sudden mass availability of electricity, chemicals, motors, and plastic after WWII. I think it's still a part of our global history that we're all struggling to make sense of. Unfortunately we haven't really had time to catch our breath. In just a few generations we've rapidly gone from the electrical grid, to gas motors, to plastic gadgets, to computers, to the internet, to mobile phones, to cameras and microphones everywhere, to ML/AI - And no one's really had time to step back and ask if we're all running in a good direction.
Love it! Can you cover gaming designs like Nintendo and Pokemon specifically, from the Japanese perspective vs Western? I've noticed so many things over the years from the consumer perspective but a video about all of it would be awesome
Holy shit this video and subject was everything! I am a UX researcher and alot of my job is compounding a shit ton of info into easy to use and present
Wow how long did this video take to make?? It’s so complex and so good!! I’m a designer and really interested in storytelling around design thinking and how it manifests in culture. Would love to see more from you
Maybe the maximalist design trends from Japan hava taken advantage from the fact that the Japanese language can transmit more "information per inch"? Kanji (and Hiragana and Katakana) can be recognisable in smaller sizes and carry meaning in a single symbol that in English would need much more space for the words needed to display the information.
Gaming doesnt ruin eyes reading books does. In fact gaming improves eyesight and reaction speed and if you do it competetively also intelligence and strategic thinking. Recent studies also show to decrease in impulsivity and emotional over reaction. However this could be genre specific.
IKEA always had that Japanese feel to it. Colorful. Clean, but playful and practical. I think the Japanese mastered practicality for the most part. Same thing with the nordic countries. I could be wrong though. That's just what I have perceived.
great video, i think Kondo isnt as popular in latam and some people have reached the masses dhowing ux in japan tend to be quite cluttered vs the western counterparts, but i would like to understand more on how they pack information
What comes to mind when you think about Japanese design? Do you think of minimalism? Share with us some of your favourite Japanese designs!!
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Like watching ur video, clear presentation, informative
How come u are able to capture that interesting scene in 日常 which I totally forgot it’s existence
I think of things being orderly, neat, practical, but also friendly, e.g. with appliances playing a pleasant melody when turned on.
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As a person who has been visiting Japan since the 90's I think Tokyo was NOWHERE near minimalistic like the west thinks. I was completely drawn into the glitzy, sparkly, loud, happening, vibrant & energetic space that is like Ginza at night, Pachinko parlors, game centers & early 90's anime like Ranma, Dragonball z & Sailormoon. I guess that what makes modern Japan attractive
Absolutely! I love the fact that it feels overwhelming!
People are kind of numb-sighted and don't see the classic eiga posters, at least the ones from popular shows. They are very saturated. Sometimes in a tasteful way
This video reminded me of my roommate in Japan who is Japanese. Our rooms were the same exact size but even with the most simple things his room looked unique and twice as much more spacious.
He is a designer himself , so there's that.
I'm sorry, that scene transition from the falling camera during the earthquake at 3:26 was **chefs kiss**
I love this! I'm slowly building my design portfolio and I wanted to focus on the aspects of Japanese design. Right now, when they say "Japanese-style", it's always narrowed down to minimalism but after intensively researching, I can say that Japanese architecture is actually so much more diverse than it is perceived.
It really is and there's so much to explore other than just minimalism! I haven't been looking at Japanese architecture yet, but it should be interesting to research!
that google search for Japanese Design was so relatable. I always liked how they design their graphics but can't find that right reference.
haha super relatable, loved the humour in this video too
It does feel like Japan has a split personality when it comes to design. Personally I experienced a lot of minimalism in school (I even had a professor who wrote a book on Japanese graphic design) so that’s what I usually think of first. And now with the Internet, and Japan’s info-rich, and sometimes chaotic looking design (to us westerners), it feels like that side is all that’s discussed.
that espresso experience is exactly what happened to me the first time i ordered one. got a tiny paper cup with an even tiny amount of liquid. had to pretend that i liked it.
Oh this was a really great video! One of the things that shocked me about going to Japan was the maximalist design everywhere and overwhelming amounts of information. My exposure to Japanese graphic design was minimalism, and so I assumed that would be the case everywhere. Instead I was surprised whenever I did see the minimalist design.
Recently I've been more interested in maximalist design and how to actually do it. I wonder in some ways if maybe maximalism and minimalism are actually very similar in a way, and that the core idea that unites them might be about organizing things. So I really hope you still intend to do a video on Japanese maximalist design some day!
excited here as well…..😅
Sad to see this is 2 years old with no updates. Would love to see more of this!
That transition at 3:26 is smooth. Felt like the camera dropped due to the earthquake buttt.. not
This idea really intrigued me. Its something ive brushed against often but never quite put into words. I hope you pick the series back up!!
Amazing, this video blew my mind, as a Brazilian, i can feel the drastically cultural difference between us westerns from the Japan approach
I lived in Japan for a few years in the early 1970s and my experience was that Japanese design (store layouts, magazines) was anything but minimalist. I would call it "exquisitely organised overload". Quite good when you got used to it, I thought. Today, walk into any Bic Camera and check out the way products are shelved. A lot of stuff in a small space.
Aww man, I was so ready to watch the whole two year backlog of videos covering this niche topic in depth. Well, at least we got one that got me hooked into learning more about this topic myself!
3:13 I'm dying at the censor blur disappearing after the inappropriate figurine was knocked off the toilet 😂
I think the comparison of the Japan vs US Marie Kondo thumbnails really sums up the whole video! Very interesting.
Oh my. You're talking about how you're so impressed about Japanese design, but you nailed it in your very video. It was so wholesome to watch!
I'm japanese and I only watch English RUclips Channels only because ours are nowhere close to the minimalism and I hate it. English ones are less crowded for me. everytime I hear that insane amount of SFX in japanese youtube video it drives me insane.
this is one of the best on RUclips, hope you can continue the series, you are a treasure on this platform
This was such a God send! I can si relate to the whole Internet searches only talking about minimalism, especially like you so rightly pointed is not the case. I was searching for kawaii information and your video was so helpful overall❤❤❤
I was born for minimalist designs
Low space, high functionality is their philosophy
I do like maximalism when they are well made. The maximalism you presented in the video is the perfect example of that. I'd like to get to know more about this kind of japanese design.
hell yea i'm craving for more content on japanese design, its so few and far between but its such a endless source of fascination.. And this was a great video! Just found this channel but i already love it >:O
Thank you so much!! We'll try to upload more as we learn more about Japanese design!
Looking forward to your upcoming videos! Keep the quality! Best wishes!
thank you so much!!! trying my best to improve my videos further!
I wouldnt say that japanese design is minimal. Its refined.
Such a wonderful comparison of two coexisting aesthetics and their place in history, please keep sharing more!
This video was amazing!! I’d love to see continued content from you about this!
That was an awesome video! Very excited for this series :)
Yay, thank you!!
Wow, so interesting! I love Japanese design and anime and manga but I'd never really looked at it in this way before. I think the peaceful, serene idea of Japan and the intense kawaii idea are both really appealing to a lot of westerners. For me these days it's the traditional crafts too.
This is such an interesting insight. The minimalistic signature of Japan is just an outward facing marketing strategy whilst real Japanese design for Japanese is more maximalist. It's something ive seen but never noticed until now! Awesome video!
Badass video. One of those things in Design that need to be talked about. And you're certainly doing it. Rock on girl
i just found this now, but this is an insanely informative video and i love your personal touch you added onto it. you've earned a subscriber and thank you.
ahhh this comment is so thoughtful! thank you so much! hope you enjoy our other videos as well!
Great video!! Editing really done well and smooth presentation. 由香港人角度去分析日本嘅capitalistic maximalism都幾有趣，因為同香港清倉大特賣個啲ad有異曲同工之妙又有啲唔一樣～希望可以分析埋kawaii core/原宿系帶十幾二十隻公仔嘅maximalism!
Such a creative exploration!
Thank you so much!!
This was amazing and I can't wait to see more,
Your videos are really beautiful. There is a lot of info unpacked and full of personality
I've definitely noticed the common belief over here that Japan is all about minimalism and less is more. So much so that even I buy into the hype until I actually remember what walking around Tokyo or Osaka is like, or using a webpage in Japan with its cluttered, incredibly dense design (buying tickets to events or places is something else. I need to set a day aside to try and figure it all out in advance before I need to pull the trigger and get my wallet ready).
Interesting topic, I'll check out the rest of the series.
Thank you! I for a long time had an appreciation for the japanese way of design, especially when it comes to books and magazines i.e. written stuff as well as displaying cluttered, yet still organized, spaces, but never could point my finger at or look it up. So this video(series) is exactly what I was looking for! 😁🤩😉
wowww im hooked just watching this introduction! subscribed and looking forward to more videos on this topic 🥰 and the editing is so nice and clear!
Interesting video - Very well put-together. I especially liked the Marie Kondo thumbnail comparisons.
I am covered in traditional style Japanese tattoos, which are full of colour and wild imagery. I love this bright and energetic look, but only when I wear plain and simple shirts or t-shirts with it, to contrast.
Perhaps an important aspect to investigate in both the minimalist and maximalist Japanese styles is the relationship between the two?
you did a Great Job on this video, thanks for bringing up this perspective.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I look forward to seeing your next video on this topic.
Thank you for pointing out that Marie Kondo wouldn't have been able to gain popularity if minimalism was ubiquitous in Japan. That really hit me.
Cool video, the algorithm floated it to me today. Wanted to share that before/after WWII my grandparents also lived very simple lives in North America - They grew up without electricity or plumbing (maybe they had a few basic 12v batteries to power some early farm equipment). And they ate food they grew on their own farms. My grandma told learning how to bake cakes and pies with heat in a cast-iron wood-fired stove was very tricky! My great uncle told me he once dove into a hole in a frozen lake to get a 12' cast iron pry bar because that's how precious that tool was at the time.
Sometimes some of the changes all of us homo sapiens are struggling to adapt to aren't only because of socio-political (traditional Japanese homes) or religious (Zen Buddhism) factors. Sometimes those changes might be due to the Industrial Revolution and the sudden mass availability of electricity, chemicals, motors, and plastic after WWII. I think it's still a part of our global history that we're all struggling to make sense of. Unfortunately we haven't really had time to catch our breath. In just a few generations we've rapidly gone from the electrical grid, to gas motors, to plastic gadgets, to computers, to the internet, to mobile phones, to cameras and microphones everywhere, to ML/AI - And no one's really had time to step back and ask if we're all running in a good direction.
i loved this video with all my soul!! keep on going, this content is fire
woow! can't wait for the next!
i really hope this series comes back this video was so great
Extremely nuanced and well-researched video. Thank you!!
i love how she put グーグル翻訳 on the thumbnail
HAHAH OOPs 🤫🤫🤫 keen eyes
This video is fun and interesting. I look forward to more.
Thanks, hope you can continue the series.
Damn, it just started getting interesting at the end.
This is great! Pls do more of these videos about Japanese design. 👏🏼❤️
Yes!! Thank you, will do!
This channel is underappreciated
Did you ever make the video on Maximalism? was looking forward to it.
I await your explanations, because these are very important topics. Thanks for creating this video!
this video is great, please make more in depth
Visiting a Donki is probably the visually noisiest experience any human can ever have.
after i watched this video i realized something, simplicity of muji products and cluttered ads have something in common, a direct message.
subscribed. awaiting for next episodes
Love it! Can you cover gaming designs like Nintendo and Pokemon specifically, from the Japanese perspective vs Western? I've noticed so many things over the years from the consumer perspective but a video about all of it would be awesome
I got hypnotized by the video.
Amazing video, can't wait to see the rest
Holy shit this video and subject was everything! I am a UX researcher and alot of my job is compounding a shit ton of info into easy to use and present
your video just getting views, it reached to me somehow, I liked it, are you still continuing the series ? would love to watch.
Such well made video. Subscribed!
About that YT channel that projects better taste for the foreigners - I do respect that.
Nice. Touched my heart
Wow how long did this video take to make?? It’s so complex and so good!! I’m a designer and really interested in storytelling around design thinking and how it manifests in culture. Would love to see more from you
that earthquake transition was WILD loll
Would be great to ear more about this subject!
I love it! 😍please keep shearing
3 years later… where is the series?
I love your video, please make more
Watched this video a year ago, still waiting for the minimalism series:(
I love the Michaelsoft Binbows cameo
i really like how the thumbnail look like
I like how snacks are categorized as for kids or adults. Like I remember eating spicy snacks as a kid fine 😂
Maybe the maximalist design trends from Japan hava taken advantage from the fact that the Japanese language can transmit more "information per inch"? Kanji (and Hiragana and Katakana) can be recognisable in smaller sizes and carry meaning in a single symbol that in English would need much more space for the words needed to display the information.
So insightful!
Came here from reddit. Subd. Eagerly waiting.
Thank you so much!!! Please anticipate it 🥰🥰🥰
Same
Hey, really awesome video! Well searched and clearly presented! It's the kind of design content I'd love to see more of here on RUclips.
Subscribed ;)
Thank you so much for subscribing! Thank you for your kind words : )
Baby Driver is my favourite movie so I love your timelapse video : ))
Great video !
I need more of this 😭😭😭😭
No further episodes????
Holy shit, I needed this video so much ily
You’re so right! Japanese design is so rich.
Hi, this is amazing! Where can I get more information?
So… where’s the series?
Increíble video, super interesante, bien editado y explicado.
I finally found material about that ❤❤
Awaiting for new episode
Why does this channel doesn't have more videos 💔
Fr 😭
Gaming doesnt ruin eyes reading books does.
In fact gaming improves eyesight and reaction speed and if you do it competetively also intelligence and strategic thinking.
Recent studies also show to decrease in impulsivity and emotional over reaction.
However this could be genre specific.
IKEA always had that Japanese feel to it. Colorful. Clean, but playful and practical. I think the Japanese mastered practicality for the most part. Same thing with the nordic countries. I could be wrong though. That's just what I have perceived.
Great video
Wonderful video
Subbed ❤❤
Hey, can you share how to find and study more of Japanese graphic design?
4:25-4:34 It got me
great video, i think Kondo isnt as popular in latam and some people have reached the masses dhowing ux in japan tend to be quite cluttered vs the western counterparts, but i would like to understand more on how they pack information