Day in the Life of a Japanese Panko Factory Owner

A day in the life of Panko Factory Owner in Tokyo Japan and insight in the typical Japan working hours for someone who runs a panko factory. Also, you'll see the working hours of Japan factory workers. We follow the factor owner, Sho, from morning until evening to see what his Japan work day and work life in tokyo is like as well as how he spends his time before and after work. He has a 10 minute commute to his Japanese office, which is in the factory itself. I hope you enjoy his day and the Japanese work culture in this video.

150 years ago, from the Meiji Period Japanese used sliced bread to make panko, a Japanese word PAN meaning bread, and KO meaning powder. Japanese chefs started using sliced bread as a cheaper ingredient than overseas bread crumbs commonly made from crushed biscuits or crackers.

Sho is a 3rd generation owner of the NAKAYA PANKO FACTORY a family-run business started in 1948 by his grandfather. It’s the only truly Made-in-Tokyo Panko factory, as they are the only ones who bake their own bread in factory to create their panko, a flaky bread crumb commonly used as the crunchy coating in fried Japanese food. Their panko is so highly appreciated amongst Japanese chefs, that it’s used by 60% of the Tonkatsu restaurants listed in the 2021 Japan Michelin Guide as well as small mom & pop stores and even chain restaurants like Gyutan Negishi. In his industry, it’s widely believed that if you use Nakaya’s Panko, the restaurant will likely become popular.

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[swartchalk]

He practically owns a factory but he doing deliveries, cleaning the bathroom and having meetings/marketing with clients but on top off all of that, he comes home and shares the choirs with his wives and spends time with his kids. My respect for the guy 📈

[rafaelalves]

The owner cleans de bathroom, goes out delivering, answers, receives and visits customers, that's a really boss!

[christopherhenley]

I’m a small business owner in the US. I keep coming back to this video. As my wife and I prepare to have our first child in July, it’s inspirational to see a man manage a company, take care of his customers, and still make time for his family.

Thank you for creating this content.

[gail]

His giggle as he admitted he loved ramen was absolutely adorable lol

[ManueN]

"A Day in the life of..." is the best series I've ever seen on YouTube. No doubt.

[reed]

I can't imagine a building or business owner even picking up a brush to do anything with it and there he is scrubbing the toilet. Really respect this guy and many business owners in Japan.

[Mr]

I worked for a Japanese company in TX. In the beginning there were about 200 Japanese personnel there to train and support us. During my time with them I picked up Japanese customs, formalities our Japanese plant managers would clean the cafeteria and main hall. I absolutely love Japanese formalities.

[salahmed]

Goes to sleep at 11:30 pm and wakes up at 4 am every morning, oh man that's brutal. I really respect his dedication and love for his work. Can't imagine a factory owner in my country cleaning the toilets or doing delivery.

[ultimate-x]

I'm so happy to hear that they give the crust to animals instead of throwing it away

10/10

[ASMRconKiki]

These Day in the Life videos always cheer me up so much. They are therapeutic, it is so wonderful and inspiring to follow the daily life of highly talented workers. Makes me want to do my best in my own job.

[billyboy]

I often complain about how tough my 9/10 hour long work day is as a manager here in Canada. But after seeing Paolo's series on Japanese lives, I can't complain anymore.

[allexfenty]

The level of respect in japan....just insane. This is what the entire world needs. I have always been in love with japanese culture for years.

[PaperPatriot]

It always gets me how many shots you get of a person waking up! Are you literally there at 4am capturing their morning routine from every angle!?!

[opbwetz]

His day looks more productive than my entire life....

[sgtteabags]

Such a massive difference here in the states vs Japan when comparing business owners. I own my own business here in the states and operate it from my home, and I’ve been exposed to other business owners with larger corporations, who literally sit in their penthouse all day and never get involved with their business. I can never be like that, as my business grows, I’m up to 10 employees and I am involved daily. This is refreshing to see

[yoonjinstan]

Started the video with no knowledge about what a panko is. Ended with desire to work in a panko factory

[MONi_LALA]

He's doing more in one day than what I did in 24 years of living.

[oscarrivera]

“Day in the life of a” makes your day go from 0 to 100 real quick.

[jomama]

"Did you sleep?"
"Yes, I slept a lot."
Sho: Sleeps at 11:30PM, wakes up at 4 AM.

If 4hr 30mins is a lot, I wonder how much sleep is too short for him.

[sparkyrohit]

Owner is doing sales as well as delivery.. grt passion for his work