A typical workday at a Japanese hardware tool store

A typical workday at a Japanese hardware tool store

A typical Japan workday at a KIRAKUYA, a local Japanese second-hand hardware tool store tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Ichikawa, Chiba. Since 1948, this low-key shop has been a trusted go-to for local construction workers and Do-it-Yourself enthusiasts alike as it’s filled from floor to ceiling with every tool imaginable. The video starts the morning with Imazono san opening the store and sharing his daily work activities at the hardwa…