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Japan's World-Famous Ninja Welcome You in the Form of a... Train? Take a Ride on the Limited Time Ninja Train in Shiga Prefecture, That's Been Extended by Popular Demand!

The "Odaiba Venus Fort" Shopping Center: Feel the Atmosphere Reminiscent of the European Renaissance, at This Popular Tourist Location!

Koyasan, Wakayama Prefecture: A Sacred Place for Japanese Buddhism, With 1200 Years of History! One of Japan's Foremost Power Spots Is a Legendary Place Filled With Temples and Historical Buildings!

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!

Everyone Is Talking About How Beautiful Princess Kako of Akishino Looked Wearing That Gorgeous Tiara! A Look at the 20th Birthday Celebration of Princess Kako of Akishino in 2014!

Edo-Kiriko – Works of Art That Shine Like Jewels. A Closer Look at the Charm of This Traditional Craft of Tokyo, Which Can Cost Millions of Yen or More, and How It's Made!

Clear Seas and Sandy Beaches; Enjoy Windsurfing Across the Beautiful Blue Seas off the Coast of Okinawa!

Enjoy the Breathtaking Nature of a Mountain Village at 'Taishoya Shiibasanso' at Ureshino Onsen in Saga Prefecture! Hot Springs, Food, Rooms, Sightseeing Spots...We'll Show You the Best Places to Spend Your Time!

The 300 Year Anniversary of Kyoto's Tanukidani Fudo Myo-O Festival Celebrating the King of Wisdom- Acala. Check Out This Mysterious Temple Crawling With Raccoon Dogs in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward!

Lots to See at "Nouryomatsuri"! Summer Festivals Are a Must for Sightseeing in Tokyo! The Past and Present of Tokyo's Summer Festivals Will Help You Beat the Heat!

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When It Comes To High-End Japanese Cuisine, You Can't Go Wrong With the Luxury Ingredient "Abalone"! Watch as the Chef at Teruzushi, a Restaurant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Turns This Popular Ingredient Into a Exquisite Gastronomical Delight!

The Awesome Sosaku Eisa Dance of Ryukyu Budan Shoryu Matsuri Daiko! Feel the Charm of Okinawa With This Powerful Dance That Implements the Traditional Martial Arts of Okinawa!

Gujo Hachiman - Introducing the Charms of the City of Water in Gujo, Gifu! The Old-Fashioned Townscape Is a Popular Tourist Spot in Gifu Prefecture To Throw on Your Bucket List!

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: Full of Japanese Contemporary Art That Will Look Great on Your Instagram! This Popular Tourist Destination in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Is Great for Families and Dates, and Has Even Been Featured on TV and in Magazines!

The Appearance of a Ezo Red Fox and Kit Inhabiting Hokkaido Is So Adorable That You Just Can’t Help Watching! The Ecology and Characteristics of the Ezo Red Fox. Japan Is Full of Cute Animals Like This!

Be Amazed by the Ferocity of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi's Yoshida Fire Festival, One of the Three Most Unique Festivals in Japan! This High-Energy Festival Held in the Foothills of Mt. Fuji Will Make for Lifelong Memories!

GLANSIT KYOTO KAWARAMACHI Is a Capsule Hotel With the Highest Level of Hospitality! A Lounge, Cypress Baths, Luxury Spaces... 100% Fun at This Capsule Hotel!

Hakkoda Hotel in Aomori Prefecture Is a High-End Resort Hotel Embraced by Nature! Spending Time Relaxing at Such a Beautiful Space Is a Great Way to Spend Your Holidays!

During the Iris Festival, the Floor of Daianzenji Temple Is Covered with 10,000 Iris Blossoms. This Spectacular Sight Signals the Arrival of Summer in Fukui City, Fukui. You Won’t Want to Miss It!

Tokamachi in Niigata Prefecture Is the Number One Tourist Spot to Experience Beautiful Scenery! Skiing, SUP, Rafting... There’s Plenty of Activities to Enjoy!

Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Is a Port City With Breathtaking Ocean and Mountain Views! Here's a Roundup of the Must-See Sights in a City of History and Culture With a Distinct Japanese Feel!

Hiraizumi - A World Heritage Site and Popular Tourist Destination in Iwate Prefecture Where You Can Feel the History! Discover the Beauty of the World Heritage Site Which Has Been a Major Supporter of the Reconstruction Following the Great East Japan Earthquake

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Sword Polishing Is a Highly Difficult Type of Craftsmanship for Maintaining Japanese Swords. A Look at the Uncompromising Techniques That Go Into Restoring Japan's Historical Swords

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!

A Breathtaking Display of Kyudo (Japanese Archery). One Female Kyudo Master Tells of Her Passion Toward Kyudo as Both Physical and Spiritual Training!

Introducing Tohoku's Most Ancient Traditional Craft, Aizu-Hongo Ware. The Works, Made by Skilled Potters in Fukushima, Are More Than Mere Pottery - They're Works of Art!

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!

The Japanese Dormouse – These Cute Critters Will Put Your Mind at Ease as They Run Around and Play! A Look at One of Japan's Cutest Protected Species!

Kyoto at Night - Like a Scene From a Movie! Enjoy the Magnificent Scenery of Kyoto in Beautiful 4K!

The Traditional Japanese Spinning Top Is Loved by Children and Adults Alike! Become a Beigoma Master With the Help of This Video!

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 Want to Miss When Visiting Ise-Shima!

The Beautiful, World Champion Karate Instructor, Ayano Nakamura, Talks About the Appeal of Karate. Discover the “Japanese Spirit" That Captivates the Hearts of Foreigners All Over the Globe.

Wake, Okayama’s Local Seasonal Feast. Introducing Traditional Mitten Crab Fishing, Mitten Crab Recipes, and the Mitten Crab Dish “Kakemeshi”!

Suruga Bamboo Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft With Breathtaking Detail in Shizuoka Prefecture. You Won't Be Able To Take Your Eyes off These Amazing Works of Art!

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!

Aizu Paper Mache Akabeko - With Its Impressive Bright Red Coloring, This 400-Year-Old Folk Art of Aizu, Fukushima Is a Craft That Clearly Shows the Craftsman's Attention To Detail

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!

A Mysterious Giant Salamander Has Suddenly Appeared in Kyoto's Kamo River! Introducing the Living Fossil That Has Remained Unchanged Since Ancient Times and Is Designated as a Protected Species!

The Sanjo Buddhist Altar Is a Traditional Craft of Niigata Prefecture That Has Been Handed Down in Niigata Since the Edo Period. The Decorative Fittings Handmade by Artisans Are Simply Amazing

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!

Everyone Is Talking About How Beautiful Princess Kako of Akishino Looked Wearing That Gorgeous Tiara! A Look at the 20th Birthday Celebration of Princess Kako of Akishino in 2014!

Travel Back in Time to Japan’s Warring States Period! Historical Reenactments at the Shimonoseki Straits and Genpei Festivals of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi!

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