🔪Teru runs a local butcher shop in a suburb of Tokyo, which has been in his family for 73 years.
🧼He starts his day by cleaning the shelves and preparing the showcase for the day's meat display.
🚚Teru delivers meat to local businesses, including restaurants and daycare facilities.
🥩Yanagiya only sells A5 Sendiguby meat, which is known for its high quality and strict grading criteria.
🍔In addition to meat, the shop also offers fried dishes like korokke and katsu.
How long has Teru been working as a butcher?
—Teru started working with his father at the butcher shop when he was 18 years old, but he got his first start in the industry at his uncle's shop when he was still in elementary school.
What makes Yanagiya's meat different from supermarket meat?
—Yanagiya only sells A5 Sendiguby meat, which is of the highest quality and has strict grading criteria. They also provide personalized services and expertise that you wouldn't find in a supermarket.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Teru's business?
—Teru has taken several safety measures to protect his customers and staff, such as limiting the number of customers in the store, requiring masks, and frequent cleaning. While business may have been impacted, Teru is determined to adapt and continue providing the best meat.
Does Yanagiya offer any other products besides meat?
—Yes, Yanagiya also offers fried dishes like korokke and katsu, which are popular among Japanese housewives.
What sets Yanagiya apart from other butcher shops?
—Yanagiya's commitment to quality, customer service, and expertise in A5 Sendiguby meat sets them apart from other butcher shops. They also constantly strive to develop new products and partnerships to enhance their offerings.
00:00Follow Teru, a Japanese butcher, through his daily routine as he prepares and sells high-quality meat.
03:06Teru starts his day by cleaning the shelves and preparing the showcase for the day's meat display.
06:33Teru delivers meat to local businesses, including restaurants and daycare facilities.
07:46Yanagiya only sells A5 Sendiguby meat, which is known for its high quality and strict grading criteria.
09:46Teru has taken several safety measures, such as limiting the number of customers and frequent cleaning, to protect against COVID-19.
10:38In addition to meat, the shop also offers fried dishes like korokke and katsu.
13:16Teru has been working as a butcher since he was 18 years old, but got his start in elementary school at his uncle's butcher shop.
14:31Teru and his staff clean the store and machines thoroughly every night.
