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The Beautiful Sound of the Koto: Hear the Entrancing Tones, Born of the Craftsmanship of Master Artisans

Lifelike Goldfish Art That Looks Like It Could Come to Life Any Second! Goldfish Artist "Riusuke Fukahori" Shows Us How He Creates His Beautiful Works of Art!

Ayatori Is a Traditional Japanese Game in Which You Make Various Shapes Out of a Single Piece of String! Master the Pro Techniques Through Slow, Easy-To-Understand Explanations, and Show Them off to Your Friends!

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.

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

Hokkaido's Foremost Tourist Destination, Asahiyama Zoo. Learn About the Ecology of Adorable Animals at the Most Popular Zoo in Japan!

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!

Watch Closely as the Chef of RyuGin, a Japanese Restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo, Creates Exquisite Cuisine Worthy of Being Called Works of Art!

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

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!

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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

Enjoy Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyakai and Other Delicious Treats at Hondori Shopping Street! Experience What It’s Like to Stroll Through the Largest Shopping Street in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions!

The Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center, a Long-Established Department Store, Has Been Reborn With the Concept of "Beautiful Living"! A Look Inside the Refreshing Atmosphere of the Historic Shopping Center!

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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!

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!

The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival Is a Popular Event in Izu, Shizuoka Where the Entire Town Is Dyed Pink With Cherry Blossoms. A Look at Izu's Beautiful Spring Scenery and Recommend Tourist Attractions!

A Rare Video Explaining the Production Process of One of Toyama’s Traditional Crafts "Takaoka Copper Casting" - One of the Most Popular Arts/Crafts in the World, Passed Down for Over 400 Years

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 Colorfully Decorated "Chocolate Banana" Is a Food Stall Classic You'll Want to Share on Instagram! Have a Look at the Wacky Chocolate Bananas in This Video!

Don’t Miss out on the "Godlike" Techniques of the “Shiro-Bai” (White Motorcycle) Police Officers! Japan’s Coolest Law Enforcement Group!

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!

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!

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!

Tokyo Joypolis in Odaiba Is One of the Top Sightseeing Spots in Tokyo! Introducing the Top Thrill Rides You Can Enjoy at This Indoor Amusement Park in Minato City!

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!

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