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Video article 3:46This Is Why You Don't Leave Your Boat Floating in the Water! If You're a Boat Owner, You'll Want to Avoid This!
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This video, titled "船底掃除の風景 The bottom of a ship cleaning," was released by "fujiyamaotoshi." This video shows how they clean the bottom of a yacht that has been floating in the sea for about 3 years. If you leave your boat in the water like this, it'll get covered in dirt and barnacles. If left unattended, the ship will stop moving because the propeller won't turn and the weight of the ship will increase, resulting in poor fuel efficiency and many other problems. So, as shown in the video, it's important to clean your boat both thoroughly and frequently! -
Video article 9:15Japan Air Commuter's Airplanes Inspire the Spirit of Travel! A Look at the Many Different Air Commuter Planes of Japan!
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This video, titled "[4k] [Airplane Video] A Japan Air Commuter (JAC) plane at Fukuoka Airport" ([4k] [飛行機動画] 福岡空港に飛来した日本エアコミューター(JAC)の飛行機), was released by "Fairport." This video introduces Japan Air Commuter's airplanes flying to Fukuoka Airport. Japan Air Commuter is a member of the JAL group of airlines and operates turboprop airplanes (propeller-driven planes). Compared to jet planes, propeller-driven planes are more compact and fly at a lower altitude, allowing passengers to enjoy the view from the sky. In this video, you can see one such propeller plane in flight. Be sure to check it out! -
Video article 3:41Airports Aren't Just a Place to Get on a Plane! Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery During Your Travels!
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This video, titled "[4K] [airplane video] Airport Scenery in Japan|Airport of Japan BGV" ([4k] [飛行機 動画] 日本の空港情景 Airport of japan BGV), was released by "Fairport." This video shows the seasonal scenery of 9 of Japan's airports. Airports are not just a place to board an airplane, but they are also popular as sightseeing spots because of their beautiful scenery. Narita International Airport and Itami Airport, which are introduced in the video, are especially popular for their beautiful night views, and we recommend checking them out. This video introduces 9 of Japan's beautiful airports, so give it a watch if you have time! -
Video article 2:39Check Out the Rocket Starts at Ishigaki Airport! The Super Dolphin’s Powerful Take-off Will Have You in the Mood for Some Traveling!
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This video, titled "An Ishigaki Airport Specialty|Rocket start! ANA WINGS Boeing 737-500 JA8419 Takeoff 10/21/2011"(石垣空港名物 ロケットスタート! ANA WINGS Boeing 737-500 JA8419 離陸 2011.10.21), was released by "earlgreyv3." This video shows the rocket start of an airplane, which is considered to be one of the specialties of Ishigaki Airport. The Runway for Jets Is Generally 2,000-4,000 Meters, but the Super Dolphin at Ishigaki Airport Only Needs 1,500 Meters! It is said that only by releasing the brakes at 100% engine output and accelerating from the rocket start can the jet take off on the short runway. Check out the powerful takeoff in the video! -
Video article 3:41A Close up View of Landing and Takeoff! If You Love Planes Then This Is the Video for You!
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This video, titled " [4K] Dynamic landing and take-off|ANA Boeing 777-200, 777-200/ER at Osaka Itami Airport," was produced by "ZKj-Zmh6BFU." In this video, you can see an airplane landing and taking off at Itami Airport. It is also called Osaka International Airport and was called just "International Airport" in the past, but it is now used as a hub airport for planes in Japan. It is one of the three Kansai airports, and you can catch a glimpse of why it was once called an international airport, as both jets and propeller-powered aircrafts land and take off here. This video shows planes taking off and landing at Itami Airport, so if you are interested in the video, be sure to check it out! -
Video article 7:58Matsuura Shipyard, Building Ships for 80 Years! Take a Look at the Massive Ships That Are Built With the Utmost Care!
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This video, titled "Seikai Maru, domestic freighter, new model, "Seikai Maru," Loading the foremost sub-block (19) - Cutting (13) - Welding (16)" (内航貨物船・松浦新船型 「せいかい丸」 船最前部下ブロック搭載⑲~切り合わせ⑬~溶接作業⑯(55)), was released by "matsuzo001." In the 80 years since its establishment, Matsuura Shipyard has manufactured a number of ships for railway construction and transport construction support vessels. In order to increase the number of ships built, the Matsuura Shipyard has adopted the motto "Shipbuilding to satisfy shipowners" by abandoning the mass production method of shortening the construction period at low costs. They also make detailed recommendations for major equipment to ensure long term operation, and once in service, they make every effort to ensure that there are no dissatisfactions among shipper operators and ship owners. Located in the center of the Seto Inland Sea and once known as the birthplace of small shipbuilding in Japan, Kie Port is where the company was founded in 1935 as a wooden shipbuilding and repair shop. -
Video article 40:06Go for an Elegant Cruise on the Floating Luxury Hotel, "Guntu"! An in-Depth Report on the Ship's Interior, Guest Rooms, and Meals!
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This video, titled "Sea Log of the Floating Hotel, Guntû. An in-Depth Report on the Interior, Guest Rooms, and Meals" (海の上の旅館guntû(ガンツウ)乗船記?船内、客室、食事徹底レポート), was released by "おのだ/Onoda." Guntû is a luxury cruise ship operated by Setouchi Cruise Lines, based on the concept of "a small inn floating on the Seto Inland Sea." Guntû is the nickname for the small blue Asian paddle crab found in the Setouchi area. When you think of a luxury liner, most people tend to think of a large ship, but the Guntû is a small boa, at just 81.2 meters long and 13.75 meters wide. It has a total of 19 cabins with a capacity of 38 passengers. It's a tourist boat for the wealthy, with prices starting at ¥400,000 per night for two people. The video introduces the interior furnishings, which are carefully designed using products from the Seto Inland Sea coast, as well as the onboard facilities and amenities. The food is also very particular, with a focus on carefully selected local ingredients. You can enjoy Japanese and Western cuisine, sushi, and sweets. -
Video article 3:11Enjoy the spectacular flight of the Self-Defense Forces' first domestically produced helicopter! The somersaults and sharp turns shown at the Akeno Camp Air Festival in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, are worth seeing!
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This video, titled "[Domestic Helicopter OH-1 Ninja] Japan Ground Self-Defense Force|Akeno Garrison Air Festival 2014" (「国産ヘリコプター OH-1 ニンジャ」陸上自衛隊 明野駐屯地航空祭2014), was released by "jbanban." This video shows the aviation festival held at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Akeno Garrison. The OH-1 Ninja helicopter shown in the video was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The role of observation helicopters is to support tactics by scouting invading landed targets from low altitude. The OH-1 Ninja is equipped with an attitude control system, as it needs to be stationary while observing. OH-1 Ninjas also made headlines when they appeared in that popular movie "Shin Godzilla" to attack Godzilla in his third form. -
Video article 3:40A 300+ Meter Long Supermassive Cargo Ship Crosses the Kanmon Straits! You'll Be Absolutely Amazed at the Huge Hull in the Video!
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This video, titled "[Massive Ship] ORIHIME|Ore Carrier|Nippon Yusen NYK|Kanmon Straits 2016-OCT" ([巨大船] ORIHIME 鉄鉱石船 Ore carrier 日本郵船 NYK 関門海峡 2016-OCT), was released by "JG2AS." Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is a Japanese shipping company and cruise ship operator. As you can see in the video, ORIHIME, the NYK ore carrier, is massive. It's 330 meters long, 57 meters wide, and weighs 132,464 tons. The ORIHIME travels to Australia and other countries to transport overseas ore to Japan. This video was shot at the Kanmon Straits. You'll often see huge ships like ORIHIME docked at ports around Japan, so be sure to keep an eye out for them when you're at the docks. -
Video article 3:14A Helicopter Dedicated to Transporting Supplies Takes off From the Shizuoka Heliport! Check Out the Noise-Free, Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter as It Takes to the Skies!
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This video, titled "An Akagi helicopter takes off from the Shizuoka Heliport|Kaman K-MAX JA6236" (静岡ヘリポートを離陸するアカギヘリコプター カマン K-MAX JA6236), was released by "Blue san" (ブルーさん). This stylish helicopter is the Kaman K-MAX, a cross-rotor helicopter developed by Kaman Corporation. This helicopter does not have a tail rotor, but instead flies with two rotors on each side (intermeshing rotors). With this system, all the power of the engine is transmitted to the main rotors. The movement of the left and right rotors, which rotate alternately to avoid collision, is very interesting to watch. Watch the video to see this unique helicopter taking off! -
Video article 6:25Have you ever seen an emergency launch (scramble launch) of the Air Self-Defense Force? We were very excited to see the rare footage shown at the Hyakuri Air Base Air Festival in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture!
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This video, titled "スクランブル発進!/JASDF F-4EJ(mod) Scramble Demo.," was released by "Deckay_F." This is a demo video of the F-4EJ scramble takeoff. On cue, a JASDF pilot runs up to the aircraft and prepares it for takeoff with quick movements. The F4 Phantom has been in use around the world for decades and is a familiar aircraft among aviation fans. Scrambling is the act of quickly mobilizing military aircrafts to intercept immediate threats. The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force is constantly training to keep Japan's skies safe. -
Video article 9:23Flashy Memorial Pained Jets Take to the Skies at the Nyutabaru Air Base Air Festival! The Flashy, Kabuki-Printed Color Scheme Is a Crowd-Pleaser!
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This video, titled "[HD] C-1 ド派手な記念塗装機 新田原基地航空祭 2018 / JASDF Nyutabaru Air Festa 2018 - C-1 Demo Flight," was released by "j-sky on YouTube." The C-1 transport aircraft is the first domestically produced post-war military transport aircraft deployed by the JASDF. Japan's defeat in the war sealed off the technology for developing aviation, but the ban was finally lifted in the 1970's and the first jet-powered transport aircraft made its debut. The C-1 features a loading system that allows the vehicle to be loaded quickly and, with metal rods on the floor, it can transport up to 36 patients at a time. The aircraft has been dispatched to many disasters and is a reassuring tool in the event of a recent spate of disasters and epidemics. Check out the awesome kabuki paint job in the video! -
Video article 16:37Enjoy the Famous "Illumination Flight" at the Ashiya Air Base Air Festival in Fukuoka Prefecture! Watch as the Fighter Jets Take off Into the Sky With a Roar!
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This video, titled "[4K] 芦屋名物 T-4 イルミネーションフライト 芦屋基地航空祭2018 航空自衛隊 / Ashiya Air Show 2018 - T-4 Illumination Flight," was released by " j-sky on YouTube." The JASDF's (Japan Air Self Defense Force) top gun group is the well-known Blue Impulse, and the T-4 aircraft flown by the Blue Impulse is a purely domestic aircraft. Despite being a training aircraft, it is an essential part of the JASDF's pilot training program. Compared to the F-15, the T-4 has a slightly rounder design, and is therefore nicknamed the "Dolphin." An aviation festival is held at the JASDF's Ashiya Base every year, and the exhibition flights by T-4s are a specialty of Ashiya Base. The climax of the festival is the illuminated flight of 7 aircrafts, which even Blue Impulse (6 aircrafts) does not do. Enjoy the video! -
Video article 8:45A Custom Paint Job to Make Your Car Unique! These Paint Jobs Are Just as Worthy of Being Called Works of Art as the Finest Ukiyo-e Paintings!
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This video, titled "How to paint like a Flames / Fire flame pattern with candy paint ! / カスタムペイント," was released by "warriorz777." Some car enthusiasts like customizing the body of their car with cool paint jobs. In the video, the designer "flames," which uses the motif of flames gives a custom paint job with candy paint. Candy paint is a technique that allows the artist to create a transparent and glossy look like a ball of candy by adjusting the concentration and thickness of the film coating. The way the luster on the surface changes depending on the amount of light is just like candy itself. Take a look at the artisan's painting technique, where the shine of the surface is instantly enhanced as he repeatedly applies various colors of paint! -
Video article 1:24A New Station, the Takanawa Gateway Station, Opened on Tokyo's Yamanote Line in 2020! Check Out What Makes the Takanawa Gateway Unique, Why It Was Built, and the State-of-the-Art Equipment Installed in the Station Building!
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This video, titled "Takanawa Gateway Station, a Place Where Train Enthusiasts Can Take Movie-Like Videos" (映画っぽく撮り鉄できる高輪ゲートウェイ駅), was released by "every dayday." In 2020, a new station opened in Tokyo. The Takanawa Gateway Station, located between Tamachi and Shinagawa on the Yamanote Line, was built in anticipation of inbound travelers for the Tokyo Olympics. Takanawa Gateway Station has three basement floors and one floor above ground. The station is equipped with new facilities, such as artificial intelligence-equipped information robots, automatic ticket gates using QR codes, and an unmanned convenience store. The station building is also equipped with the latest automatic dimming and color control systems, giving it a stylish and attractive atmosphere. -
Video article 13:54Stay in a Single Deluxe Room on the "Sunrise Seto" Sleeper Train! A Review of the Comfortable Journey!
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This video, titled "I stayed in the most expensive room on the sleeper train and it was too good to be true! Sunrise Seto/ Izumo: Tokyo Station to Himeji Station|What's sleeping trains in Japan like?" (寝台列車の一番高い個室に泊まったら最高すぎた【サンライズ瀬戸・出雲:東京駅→姫路駅】|What's sleeping trains in Japan like?(Tokyo→Himeji)), was released by "Kugaくが。[旧:がりれお]." "Sunrise Seto" is a sleeper train that connects Tokyo to Takamatsu and Izumo City. "Sunrise Seto" is the only night train in Japan that runs daily. There are five types of sleeping car rates: single deluxe, sunrise twin, single twin, single, and solo. The video shows what it's like to stay in the "Single Deluxe," the premium room with only six rooms available in total, for the most luxurious journey. The "Single Deluxe" rooms are equipped with a large bed, a washbasin and a desk, so you can relax and enjoy your journey in comfort. -
Video article 6:10Opening a Work Path With the KOMATSU PC78 Feller Buncher!
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This video, titled "Komatsu PC78 Feller Buncher Building a Work Path [High-performance Forestry Machinery]" (コマツPC78フェラーバンチャザウルス作業道開設【高性能林業機械】), was released by Fujioka Forestry Co. (株式会社 藤岡林業). The Komatsu PC78 Feller Buncher is an attachment that makes digging, cutting, and grabbing possible with a single backhoe. In other words, it makes it possible to perform a wide range of tasks in a single machine, including wood cutting, trenching, etc. In the video, you can see how it can cut down a standing tree, pull out the roots, and dig up the soil. The strong rotator makes it possible to fell trees while climbing up steep slopes. -
Video article 31:56This Line Will Take You to Popular Sights in Tokyo and Odaiba! A Look at the Yurikamome Line From Start to Finish!
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This video, titled "「ゆりかもめ」前面展望「夜景」(新橋-豊洲)全区間「7300系」[字幕][4K]Yurikamome Line Tokyo[Cab View]2019.01," was released by "mENAGA." The Yurikamome Line is well known for its transportation to Odaiba, Toyosu, and Shiodome. If you've been to Comiket, a popular event for anime and manga fans, you've probably used the Yurikamome line at least once. However, not many people have actually taken the whole line from start to finish! The main point of this video is that it captures the view from Shimbashi Station to Toyosu Station as seen from the Yurikamome line. The video is a great way to get a feel for what it's like to ride the Yurikamome line. -
Video article 23:59Flying ANA First Class to Hawaii! A380 FLYING HONU No.2, With Its Beautiful Emerald Green Fuselage!
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This video, titled "[Luxury ANA First Class] A380 FLYING HONU "2" to Hawaii! Narita to Honolulu Flight Review [First Class Flight Review]" (【豪華ANAファーストクラス】A380 FLYING HONU "2号機"でハワイへ!成田→ホノルル飛行機レビュー【First Class Flight Review】), was released by "ちゃますけ / Chamasuke." The No.2 A380 Airbus FLYING HONU entered service on June 18, 2019 on the Narita-Honolulu route. The fuselage is emerald green, inspired by the beauty of Hawaii. The design of the nose of the aircraft is very charming with a smiling face of a sea turtle, which is considered a sacred creature in Hawaii. The video gives you a detailed look at what it's like to board a first class flight to Honolulu. In-flight facilities, food, and hospitality...it's all first class! Watching the video, you'll get a sense of the premium travel experience! -
Video article 1:00A Real Life Version of the Popular Character From the Popular Railroad Animation "Chuggington"! Wilson and Brewster Introduce Okaden Chuggington, a Sightseeing Streetcar!
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This video, titled "Chuggington train," was released by "NHK WORLD-JAPAN." In this video, we see the start of the "Okaden Chuggington" streetcars. "Wilson" and "Brewster," the characters from the popular British-born cartoon "Chuggington," will show children around the city of Okayama. They were designed by Eiji Mitooka. The interior of the car is designed to excite children, and a navigator will hold events inside the car during its journey. Take a ride on the tram that runs between Okayama Station and Higashiyama Okaden Museum Station! It's a 50 minute journey your kids will love! -
Video article 21:58Safe, Comfortable and Convenient - The Three Best Things About the Shinkansen to Osaka! Enjoy USJ and Dotonbori While Learning About the History of the Shinkansen!
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This video, titled "BULLET TRAIN - Riding Japan's Super Shinkansen - 新幹線に乗りましょ!," was released by "American Rail Club." The shinkansen is indispensable when it comes to travel in Japan. In this video, young train enthusiasts from the U.S. experience the Japanese shinkansen. In contrast to the U.S., where airplanes and cars are the main means of transportation, the Japanese shinkansen is a passenger service that is highly regarded around the world for its safety, comfort, and convenience. What particularly surprises people abroad is the on-time, no-delay operation schedule. Since delays are an everyday occurrence in railroads overseas, the Japanese railway system, which is almost never late, leaves quite an impression. Check out the video to see what they think about the Shinkansen! -
Video article 4:26Chiba Urban Monorail's Main Train [Type 0 Urban Flyer] 2012 Debut
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This video, titled "千葉アーバンモノレール Chiba Monorail 'Urban Flyer' (001)," was released by "Dotaku." This video features Chiba Urban Monorail's flagship train, the Type 0 Urban Flyer, which debuted in 2012. The Type 0 Urban Flyer is based the previous designs, but with minor changes that upgraded its safety and viewability. The seats have a better view due to being low-back seats, and vertical handrails have been added to ensure the safety of the elderly and those with disabilities. The video shows the view from inside the train, so you can enjoy feeling like you're riding the urban flyer! -
Video article 9:54The Nostalgic, Limited Express, Blue Sleeper Train! Nostalgic Footage From 1950's Japan!
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This video, titled "Railway|Special Express Sleeper|Blue Train|Movie Source|1975" (鉄道 寝台特急 ブルートレイン 映像資料昭和50年代2), was released by "That's Travel & Transportation" (That's旅行・交通). The Blue Train is a sleeper train that ceased service in 2015. The name "Blue Train" is a nickname and refers to the blue coach sleeper expresses that run at night. There was a time when the blue body of the train, which stood out in the twilight of night, had a unique atmosphere that was different from that of daytime trains and was admired by many children. Nowadays, you can't actually see the Blue Train in action, but there are facilities across Japan that preserve and display the Blue Train, and some of them are used as lodging. If you want to see the blue train in action, check out the video! -
Video article 4:59Komatsu's Crawler Dumpster CD110R Near the Uji River
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This video, titled "River construction by Komatsu Heavy Industries, CD110R" (コマツ重機による河川工事 駆け巡るCD110R), was released by "OKはん." It shows the Uji River construction in December 2017. There are several heavy machines being used, but what is particularly eye-catching is the crawler dump truck running around in all directions without worry about the poor traction. Crawler dumpers can turn 360 degrees without having to change direction, so their movement is very smooth. The crawler dumper improves the efficiency of transporting on uneven or soft ground. This video shows how a crawler dump truck carries sand and soil scooped by an excavator out of a muddy area and onto land.