Five Fascinating Ancient Japanese Traditions Survived Centuries | Still Standing | Business Insider

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These Japanese crafts are among the oldest in the world. But most of them are disappearing. In this video, we will tell you the stories of five artisans who are among the last to keep their ancient methods alive. We saw how soy sauce is aged in century-old wooden barrels, how vinegar is fermented using an ancient method, and how sweets that only aristocrats and emperors could eat 400 years ago are prepared today. 00:36 Soy Sauce 08:16 Wagashi 19:27 Mochi 27:12 Bonsai Scissors 37:45 Black Vinegar MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: Why It Cost Over $8 Million To Bring Moulin Rouge’s Show To Life | Still Standing | Insider Business https://youtu.be/Qpf90cB7Kh4 Why Farmers In Kashmir’s Only Floating Market Are Fighting For Their Livelihoods | Insider Business https://youtu.be/TGZDt2z-v5s How A 92-Year-Old Saved The Ancient Craft Of Parchment-Making In Western Turkey | Still Standing https://youtu.be/WAaO2b9Mguw ------------------------------------------------------ #Japan #StillStanding #InsiderBusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider How Japan Keeps the Oldest Traditions In The World Alive | Still Standing | Insider Business