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Wild Ezo Brown Bears in Hokkaido! A Dynamic Video of 2-Meter-Tall Bears Catching Lunch Right Before Your Eyes!

Introducing Japan’s Popular Cosplay Culture! Young People From Around the World Cosplay as Their Favorite Characters!

The Passionate Performances of Budding Artist Miwa Komatsu Will Take Your Breath Away! Introducing the Japanese Painter Charming People All Over the World!

Enjoy the Delicious Japanese Crab Cuisine at Ryokan Ryokusone in Kanazawa, Ishikawa! The Artisanal Cuisine Delights the Palates of Foodies From Around the World!

Unnecessary Cardboard Quickly Turns Into Beautiful Cardboard Wallets! What Are the Thoughts About the Cardboard Artist Fuyuki Shimazu?

Breathtaking Forms of Kyudo (Japanese Archery)! One Female Kyudo Master Tells of Her Passion Toward Kyudo as Physical and Mental Training

Prepare to Get Muddy! Miyakojima, Okinawa's "Paantu" Is a Bizarre Festival That Will Have You and Your Underwear Covered in Mud as You Try to Outrun the Gods!

Enjoy Watching the Ezo Momonga, With Its Huge, Adorable Eyes! How Does the Ezo Momonga Differ From the Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel and the Sugar Glider You Can Find in Pet Stores? Let’s Take a Look at the Flying Squirrels Inhabiting Japan!

Koi Are Often Called "Swimming Jewels" and "Swimming Art" in Japan... A Look at the Secrets of These Beautiful Aquarium Fish, Including the Different Varieties and Their Characteristics!

Spur-Of-The-Moment Sightseeing in Chiba Prefecture! Wilderness, Historical Buildings, and Amusement Parks! Is It Possible to Have So Many Attractions in One Place?

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Wash Your Hands at the Shrine Approach! If You’re Planning on Visiting Any of Japan’s Shrines, You’ll Want to Know Proper Etiquette!

Awaji Island: Amazing Scenery, Historic Buildings, Traditional Japanese Culture and More in Hyogo Prefecture! An In-Depth Look at the Island Famous for Some of the World's Largest Whirlpools!

Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture - A Sightseeing Destination Embraced by the Calm Sea! Check Out Kumano Nachi Taisha and Many More Attractive Locations in Nachikatsuura, Where You Can Feel the History of Japan!

The Caldera of Mt. Aso: A Magnificent Landscape Created by Nature. The Natural Wonderland, Full of Mysterious Scenery, Is Said to Have Been Created by the Gods!

The Delicious Salmon Cuisine of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture! More Than 100 Varieties of Dishes and Exquisite Sake Made From Local Rice! The Local Idol Group “Negicco” Brings You the Local Cuisine of Murakami City!

Sea Urchin - A Popular Ingredient in Japanese Cuisine! Watching the Cooks Quickly Process the Finest Sea Urchins and Serve Them While They're Fresh Will Get Your Stomach Pumping!

Azuchi Castle – A Castle in Omihachiman, Shiga Built by Oda Nobunaga, One of the Three Unifiers of Japan. Explore the Phantom Castle Filled With the Dreams and Aspirations of the Famed Warlord!

Enjoy the Beautiful Emerald Green Scenery of Shirahama Beach in Shimoda City! The Bright Red Torii Gate Perched on the Cliffs of Izu's Largest Swimming Beach Creates a Mysterious Atmosphere!

The Powerful, Unrelenting Attacks of Jukendo! Train Your Mind, Body, and Spirit With the Japanese Martial Art Similar to Kendo!

The First Floor of the House Is a Dock?! The Historic Port Town of Funaya, Ine in Kyoto Is a Fishing Village Lined With Mysterious Houses! You won't Find Scenery Like This Anywhere Else!

Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Is a City You'll Want to Visit Again and Again. New Discoveries, New Attractions, and New Experiences Await You!

5 Recommended Tourist Spots in Tokushima! Awa Odori, History, Nature, Gourmet Food, Tradition, and so Much More Awaits You!

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The Outstanding Performance of Nittai Dai’s “Shudan Kodo”! 10 Minutes of Perfectly Precise Movement! You’ll Be Amazed at Their Uniformity.

The Akagawa Fireworks Festival of Tsuruoka, Yamagata. This Must-See Summer Fireworks Display, Praised by Fans, Is Known as the “The Most Touching Fireworks Display in Japan”!

How Did Ordinary People Live in Japan 100 Years Ago? Introducing a Number of Historically Valuable Photos That Teach Us About the Lifestyles of Ordinary People During the Taisho Era, and During World War I!

Hokkaido’s “Yezo Sika Deer”: Magnificent Wild Herds Moving Through the Snow of Notsuke Peninsula! All About the Yezo Sika Deer and Their Problem as a Disruptive Species.

The Most Dangerous Festival in Japan? Osaka's Danjiri Festival Is Full of Unexpected Events and Accidents! Toppling Over Sideways, Crashing, Falling Over... It's a Thrilling Event You Won’t Want to Miss!

Excitement All Across Japan! the Announcement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! The Olympics Will Be Held in the Same City Twice, a First for Asia!

The Northern Pika: The "God of Rocky Lands." This Cute Critter, With Its Characteristic High-Pitched Cry, Is a Rare and Precious Creature That Can Only Be Found in the Great Outdoors of Hokkaido!

Check Out This Rare Nighttime Footage of Sensoji Temple! Enjoy the Popular Sightseeing Spot in Taito, Tokyo, Illuminated Beautifully at Night!

Heartwarming Capybaras at Izu Shaboten Zoo in Ito, Shizuoka! This Is the Only Place You'll Find Capybaras Enjoying a Bath With Fruit on Their Heads!

A Traditional Japanese Breakfast Is the Source of Energy for the Japanese! Enjoy a Classic Japanese Menu of Rice Served in an Earthenware Pot, Miso Soup, Grilled Fish, and Tamagoyaki!

Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture Is Famous for Its Spectacular View of the Beautiful Seto Inland Sea, Where Much of Japan's Traditional Culture Remains. Introducing the Fascinating Festivals That Are Rooted in the History and Daily Life of the Area!

A Glimpse at the Day-To-Day Life of Japanese High School Girls! This Popular Video With Over 3 Million Views, Gives Viewers Insight Into the Daily Life of a Japanese High School Girl, Through the Eyes of an International Student.

Countless Capsule-Toy Vending Machines Line the Walls of Akihabara Station. So Many of Them It’s Hard to Choose! Let’s Get Some Quality Capsule Toys!

Breathtaking Forms of Kyudo (Japanese Archery)! One Female Kyudo Master Tells of Her Passion Toward Kyudo as Physical and Mental Training

Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture Is a Surfing Utopia! Water So Clear You Can Even See Coral Reefs on the Ocean Floor!

Feel the Spirit of Japan With the Beautiful Prayer "Kagura," at Ise Shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture! Introducing Highlights of Popular Sightseeing Spots That You Won't Wanna Miss When You Visit Ise-Shima!

The Beautiful Landscape of Kumano Kodo, A World Heritage Site in Wakayama Prefecture. This Historic Power Spot Is Full of Stone Steps and Sacred Waterfalls, Perfect for Your Instagram!

Osaka Castle - Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Second "Great Unifier" of Japan, in Osaka! Learn About the History of the Warring States Period Through Famous Swords and Armor!

Conveying the Allure of Noboribetsu, One of the Leading Hot Spring Destinations in Hokkaido. Surrounded by Nature, Noboribetsu Is Full of Tradition, Festivals, and Scenic Spots for Everyone to Enjoy!

Sushi Chefs and Their Fixation With Edomae Eel! What Is It About the Ingredients, Techniques, and Other Aspects of Japanese Food That Make It So Popular? An Interview With an Artisan at Sushi Kappoueda in Ginza, Tokyo Reveals Their Secrets!

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