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A Cute Baby Squirrel Running Around in the Woods in the Early Morning. The Way It Holds Its Food With Both Hands as It Eats Is Simply Adorable!

The World's Largest Airplane, "ANA Airbus A380," Will Begin Flights to Hawaii in 2019! Check Out the Luxury First Class Seating and an Awesome Look at the Cockpit!

Travel Through Tokyo in the Stylish, Spaceship-Like Water Bus "Himiko"! Enjoy Popular Places in Tokyo, Such as Asakusa and Odaiba, From the Water, in This Futuristic Vessel!

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

The Cute Monkeys of Nagano Prefecture's Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park as They Bathe in the Hot Springs Are Nothing Short of Adorable! Watch These Cute Macaques Fend off the Cold in This Video!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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The First Makishi Public Market Is a Place Where You Can Enjoy Delicious Okinawan Seafood and Find Unique Souvenirs! Being That It's the Largest Market in Okinawa, You Can Find Rare and Unusual Products Here as Well!

Enjoy Skiing and Snowboarding All Day Long at a Magnificent Ski Area With a Total Skiing Distance of 4500 Meters! Shizukuishi Ski Resort Is Also Popular for Its Starry Sky Tours!

Togakushi Shrine Is One of the Most Famous Power Spots in Nagano Prefecture. Introducing the Highlights of the 2,000-Year-Old Shrine, Including Its Benefits, Shuin Stamps, Food, and More!

The Tomioka Silk Mill, Registered as a World Heritage Site, Is an Important Location Known as a Place of Technological Innovation in Modern Japan. Introducing the Tomioka Silk Mill, a popular tourist Destination in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture!

What's That Amazing Smell?! The Skill Of These Baby Castella Craftsmen Is Nothing Short Of Amazing! Be Amazed by the Mouth-Watering Performance While You Wait for Your Chance To Buy!

The Mori Art Museum - A Soothing Place Where You Can Relax and Enjoy Your Time in the Great Outdoors. Enjoy the Many Carefully Selected Pieces at the Museum in Chiba Prefecture!

The Fugu Dishes of Usuki, Oita Prefecture! A Look at the Different Types of Mouthwatering Pufferfish Cuisine!

A Luxury Stay at Oyado Tamaki Ryokan Inn at the Ikaho Hot Springs in Gunma Prefecture! Be Enveloped by a Warm Welcome and the Relaxing Atmosphere of This Ryokan, and Enjoy First Class Onsen and Luxurious Foods!

6 Million Lights at "Lake Sagami Illumillion," One of the 3 Great Illuminations of the Kanto Region! Create Life-Long Memories at Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture!

18 Ski Areas at Shiga Kogen Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture! As One of Japan's Biggest Ski Spots Its the Mecca of Winter Sports!

The Urasenke School of Tea Has Detailed Rules on Not Only How To Drink Tea, but Also on How To Take Sweets! Experience the Hospitality of Japan's Ancient Tea Ceremony!

Japan's Space Development Started in 1955 With Pencil-Sized Rockets That Were Just 20 cm Long! Since Then, Japan’s Space Development Technology Has Advanced at an Explosive Pace, and It Now Leads the World With Its Cutting-Edge Technology!

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It Takes Time and Advanced Skills To Make Edo Sashimono, a Traditional Furniture of Tokyo That Uses 0 Nails! One Woman, Fascinated by the Traditional Techniques of the Edo Period, Passes on the Essence of Edo to the Modern World

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!

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!

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!

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

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

The Outstanding Performance of Nippon Sport Science University's "Shuudan Koudou"! 10 Minutes of Perfectly Precise Movement! You’ll Be Amazed at Their Uniformity

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!

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!

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!

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

Capybaras at Saitama Prefecture's Children's Zoo - Enjoying a Nice Soak in Their Very Own Hot Springs, These Capybaras Are Sure to Warm Your Heart!

The "Ako Lion Dance": A Dynamic, Traditional Japanese Lion Dance of Ako, Hyogo That Has Long Been Enjoyed in Japan; Watch the Lively Lion Dance Parade From the Roadside in This Video!

The Wild Japanese Pheasant, With Its Red Wattle, Is a Sight to Behold! Its Majestic Silhouette, Befitting the National Bird of Japan, Fascinates All Who See It!

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!

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!

Selling "Shichimi-Togarashi" to a Lively Rhythm! This Performance Is Part of the Ancient Japanese Tradition "Kojo" Seen in Kabuki!

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.

Japan's Most Beautiful Snow-Covered Scenery and Popular Tourist Spots That'll Look Great on Your Instagram! The Country, Dyed in a Beautiful White, Shows a Different Face Than Most Are Used To

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