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Japan’s World Renown Car - The Nissan Skyline GT-R. With Its Sleek Exterior, There’s a Reason It Has So Many Fans Around the World.

The Beautiful Autumn Leaves at Oyasukyo Onsen, Akita, Famous for Being the Most Scenic Spot in Japan's Tohoku Region! The 60-Meter-High Cliffs and the Mysterious Sight of Hot Springs Bubbling up From the River Banks Make It a Must-Visit Attraction!

The 80-Year-Old Master of the Ancient Ryukyuan Martial Art "Kobudo"! Master the Way of The... Stick, With This Ancient Master!

Chinoike Jigoku (The Blood Pond of Hell) – A Blood Red Hot Spring at Beppu Hot Springs...

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

Gifu Castle Is Something You Have To Cover When Talking About the History of the Warring States Period! Discover the Secrets of the Historical Castle in Gifu Prefecture That Even the Famous Warlord Oda Nobunaga Became Lord Of!

The Powerful Training of Sumo! What Training Do the Wrestlers of the “Takadagawa Stable” Usually Do? Check out the Tradition of the National Sport That Has Been Handed Down Through Japan Since Ancient Times!

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!

Enshu Onigawara: Traditional Crafts Said to House the Souls of the Demons Themselves! Only the Most Skilled Craftsman Can Produce Their Soul Piercing Glares. These Master Artisans in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Share Their Thoughts on Enshu Onigawara

The Shinkai 6500: A Submersible Research Vessel That Explores the Mysteries of the Ocean! Astonishing Images of Rare Deep-Sea Creatures, and a Look at the Technologies of the Submarine!

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The 18-Meter Tall, Life-Size Gundam Moves at Last?! Opening in Yokohama in October 2020, This Gundam Project in Kanagawa Prefecture Is Far More Ambitious Than We Could Have Ever Imagined!

Yuzen Dyeing Is a Gorgeous Kimono Dyeing Technique That Conveys the Traditional Beauty of Japan. Drawn by Hand, Yuzen Dyeing Is a Culmination of Delicate Traditional Japanese Techniques

What an Amazing View! The Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway Offers a Panoramic View of Japan’s Three Largest Alps! Enjoy the View From the Yatsugatake Mountain Range in Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures!

The Owner of the Famous Oden Restaurant "Otafuku" in Asakusa, Tokyo Talks About the Popular Food "Oden" Which Has Been Loved by the People of Japan Since the Edo Period! You'll Be Amazed at the Selection of Oden That Can Be Found Throughout Japan!

Osaka’s American Village, "Amemura," Is the Epicenter of Youth Culture and Trends! Stroll Through the Fascinating City and Enjoy Fashion, Music, Art, Delicious Food, and More!

UNIQLO Ginza, the Largest UNIQLO in the World, Opened in 2012 in Chuo City, Tokyo! A Look at the Wide Selection of Apparel Available at the Popular Clothing Retailer!

Japan's Skilled Thatchers Work Hard To Preserve the Traditional "Gassho-zukuri" Architecture of Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site in Gifu Prefecture. The Large Houses, Built by Highly Skilled Craftsmen, Use Techniques That Have Been Passed Down for Generations

Be the Last One Standing in a Fierce Battle To the Death at the Popular Event "Ninja Kassen -SHINOBI-" Where You Can Become a Full-Fledged Ninja! You Might Be the Star of the Next Battle!

How Rice Crackers Saved Chiba's Choshi Railway! A Look at the Unique Idea That Transcended the Bounds of a Railroad Company to Overcome a Business Crisis!

You Won't Be Able to Take Your Eyes off the Amazing Skills of This Female Chef Cooking up a Yakisoba Storm! Yakisoba Is a Popular Food Found at Festival Food Stalls in a Variety of Styles!

The Self-Supporting Motorcycle, Honda Riding Assist, Is the Future of Motorcycles! Its Futuristic Features Will Blow Your Mind!

A Look at Sensoji Temple With No Visitors in Sight! Be Whisked Away by the Mystical Aura of Sensoji Temple at Night!

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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!

Arita Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft of Arita, Saga That Was Coveted by European Royalty and Aristocracy in the 17th Century. Older Than Even the World-Famous Meissen!

Easy-To-Make Origami Cranes That Both Kids and Adults Can Enjoy! Origami Is a Japanese Art That Turns Squares of Paper Into Beautiful 3D Works of Art!

Autumn Leaves in Hakkoda, Aomori - The Reflection of This Beautiful Red Foliage Is Poetic

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!

The Beautiful Carpet of Autumn Leaves at Bishamon-do Temple. Turning the Approach to the Temple a Brilliant Red, It’s One of the Most Famous Spots in Japan to View the Autumn Foliage! Introducing the Beauty of Kyoto in Autumn!

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 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!

The Gorgeous Carp Streamers of Kazo Saitama; One of the Few Carp Streamer Towns in Japan. The History of These Handmade Crafts and How They're Made!

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!

High-Speed Mochi Pounding Is a Traditional Technique Born of Japan’s Uncompromising Pursuit of Taste. Check Out the Quick Hands and Amazing Techniques of These Mochi Masters at Nakatanidou in Nara City, Nara Prefecture!

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!

A Myriad of Tourist Attractions Await You in Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture! Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation in the Village Alongside the Niyodo River, the Cleanest Stream in Japan!

Enjoy the Amazing Spring View of Aomori Prefecture's Oirase Stream in Beautiful 4K! Feel the Super Relaxing Atmosphere and Lush Greenery!

Frost Tipped Trees and Winter Scenery in the Wild North; Tsubetsu, Hokkaido Is Like a Fantasy World. 110% Fun in the Harsh but Beautiful Winter Wonderland!

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!

View Nature From the Sky on the Tateyama Ropeway in Toyama Prefecture! A Must-Visit Spot With Spectacular Views That Change With the Seasons!

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

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.

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

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