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The Unprecedented Abdication of the Throne! A Televised Address by Emperor Akihito!

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”!

The Artisans of Gozasoro, a Japanese Confectionery Shop in Himeji, Hyogo That's Been in Business for 69 Years, Show Us Their Amazing Skills in Making Japanese Sweets!

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!

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!

Take a Ride on the Enoden Train and Discover the Various Wonders of Shonan/Kamakura! Look for Insta-Worthy, Photogenic, and "SOUNDGENIC" Locations From the Streets of Kamakura!

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!

Outstanding Views of Flowers and Nature in Biei and Furano, Hokkaido. The Scenic View of Lavenders and Poppies, Together With the Natural Scenery of the Surrounding Area, Will Make Your Trip Unforgettable!

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

Dogo Onsen, the Oldest Hot Spring in Japan, and the Inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-Winning Animated Film?! The Hot Spring, Loved by Famous Japanese Novelist Natsume Soseki, Is an Attractive Destination, Filled With History!

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Tamatsukuri Onsen in Shimane Prefecture, Famous for Its Skin-Beautifying Hot Water, Is Said to Have the Most Spacious Open-Air Bath in Japan! Check Out This Video to Learn All About Tamatsukuri Onsen!

Nabegataki Falls Is Full of the Mysteries of Nature! A Magical Waterfall That You Can Enjoy Twice, Once From the Front and Once From the Back!

Amabiki Kannon in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Is One of the Most Popular Tourist Spots in Japan for Praying for Safe Delivery! During the Rainy Season, 3,000 Hydrangeas Bloom on the Grounds, and You Can Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery!

This Food Is Gorgeous! A Vegetable Carver Teaches You How to Cut Cucumbers for Decorations. Chinese Bellflower and Pine Trees

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 Sight of 1,200 Brilliant Hydrangeas in Full Bloom! Take a Moment to Relax and Enjoy the Nature, History, and Culture of Sendai, Miyagi!

The Idojiri Ruins' Jomon Experience! Imagine Life in the Jomon Period Through an Aerial View of the Ruins of This Excavated Pit Dwelling in Nagano Prefecture's Suwa District!

Okeya Kondo's Yoshino Cedar Sake Cups: Made in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture With Domestic Materials Sure to Make Your Sake Taste Better. A Must-Have for Those Who Enjoy Sake!

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!

The Goto Islands - A Holy Land for Christians, this Popular Tourist Destination is a World Heritage Site Full of Beautiful Churches and Nostalgic Port Town Scenery Off the Coast of Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu Region!

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!

Kendo Is a Historical Sport in Japan That Inherited the Soul of the Samurai. Enjoy the Powerful Sport Where Bamboo Swords and Bodies Clash!

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5,000 Fireflies Light up Matsuo Gorge in Nagano Prefecture! The Amazing Illumination Created by Mother Nature Will Leave You Speechless.

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!

Kyoto's Summer Attractions Introduced in Beautiful 4K! Cool River Terraces, Obon, the Goryo Festival, and More... Check Out Some of the Best Ways To Enjoy Summer in Kyoto!

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.

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!

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

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!

Learn About the Life in Jomon Period! Stone Tools and Pottery Excavated From Ruins Reveal What Life Was Like for the Jomon People!

Introducing Japan's No. 1 "Itasha" Event! Discover the Latest in Japanese Pop-Culture With Itasha and Cute Cosplayers!

If You're Looking to Explore the Magnificent Natural Landscapes of Japan, Head Over to the Karuizawa Area of Nagano Prefecture! Enjoy the Nature-Rich Tourist Attractions of Karuizawa, Known as One of Japan's Top Summer Retreats!

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

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.

Matsuyama Castle in Ehime Prefecture Is a Historic Castle and 1 of Japan's 12 Remaining Castles Built Before the Edo Period! Check Out the Comical PR Video Shot at Matsuyama Castle, a Place Home To Many Important Cultural Assets!

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

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!

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!

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 Minohiki Is a Bird Bred in the Pursuit of Beauty! This Majestic Chicken, With Its Dignified Appearance, Is in Danger of Extinction!

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!

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