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Video article 7:08
SDGs From Hokkaido Using Scrap Tires as a Resource! Recycling the 100 Million Scrap Tires Generated Annually!
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Introducing SDG Initiatives by Companies in Hokkaido via Video This video, titled "Recycling Scrap Tires to Make New Products! From Hokkaido SDGs to the Future|WEEK⑤ Broadcast on December 3, 2021" (廃タイヤをリサイクルで新たなモノへ!SDGs北海道から未来へWEEK⑤ 2021年12月3日放送), was uploaded by "HBC News Hokkaido Broadcasting Co." (HBCニュース 北海道放送). This news program introduces companies in Sapporo, Hokkaido that are working on SDGs, in 7-minute video. This article will explain SDGs and introduce the technology to transform scrap tires into a resource, as seen in the video. Learn about the future SDGs through the efforts of a company that has been developing technology to treat scrap tires as a resource for the past 22 years. What Are SDGs? Photo:SDGs The term SDGs refers to "Sustainable Development Goals." They are international goals that aim for a sustainable and better world by 2030, and there are 17 major goals in total. This time, the video introduces goal number 12, "Responsible Consumption and Production," which aims to "ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns." In other words, it is an initiative to reuse scrap tires, which are disposed of in large quantities, by converting them back into recyclable resources. The Sapporo Based Companies That Have the Technology to Turn Scrap Tires Into a Resource Photo:Scrap tires Introduced at the beginning of the video is the aquarium tank at Sunpiazza Aquarium in Atsubetsu, Sapporo. The aquarium's purification system contains special anti-algae/anti-mold pouches that inhibit the formation of algae and mold, which can be seen at 1:13 in the video. The anti-algae pouches make it easier to keep the aquarium clean and reduces the frequency at which they need to be cleaned. The anti-algae pouches are made of crushed anti-bacterial plated film, and this technology originated from the crushing technology of scrap tires. The company that developed the anti-algae pouches is Kotobuki Sangyo of Sapporo, Japan. Kotobuki Sangyo's core business is the manufacturing of roller guides, which are auxiliary devices used in steel mills to stretch steel heated to over 1000℃. The company's roller guides account for about 80% of the domestic market share, but 22 years ago the company decided that it could no longer rely solely on these roller guides and began exploring new avenues of business. The largest percentage of scrap tires are recycled for thermal use as fuel (65%), while repurposing (reuse of rubber) accounts for only 17%. Kotobuki Sangyo has taken on the challenge of recovering scrap tires and recycling them back into useable materials. The tires contain steel wires and mesh, so it was very difficult to develop a technology to remove these and crush the resilient rubber. Kotobuki Sangyo developed a machine specialized in recycling scrap tires, believing that recycling was absolutely necessary to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Made With Rubber Chips From Recycled Scrap Tires Source :YouTube screenshot Rubber mats (water-permeable rubber sheets) and rubber boots made with rubber chips made from crushed scrap tires are introduced at 5:40 in the video. The rubber boots are made of ultra-fine 0.06 mm rubber powder by utilizing this crushing technology. This recycled rubber can also be used to make new tires. Some manufacturers have begun selling sandals and bags made from scrap tires, as well as crepia powder (クレピアパウダー), antibacterial insoles for safety shoes, and crepia fiber, which are made from scrap tires. How Scrap Tires are Currently Disposed of in Japan Photo:A car tire Scrap tires are industrial waste and cannot be disposed of like regular trash; they must be picked up by a disposal company. In addition to being collected free of charge by dealers when new tires are purchased and replaced, used tires can also be purchased if they are still usable. In addition to the method introduced here (turning scrap tires into rubber chips for reuse), there are other methods which include turning them into recycled oil, metal, and rubber. In addition, "recycled tires," in which only the grooves of the tire are re-covered, have been attracting attention as a way to reduce the amount of scrap tires themselves. These recycled tires are subject to Japan's Green Purchasing Law. Summary of Japan's Scrap Tire Recycling and SDGs The above video, "Recycling Scrap Tires to Make New Products! From Hokkaido SDGs to the Future|WEEK⑤ Broadcast on December 3, 2021," introduces a company with the technology to recycle scrap tires. Approximately 100 million scrap tires, roughly 1 million tons, are generated every year, and the problems surrounding them are becoming more and more serious. Simply burning and disposing of scrap tires is damaging to the environment and a waste of valuable resources. In order to reduce CO2 emissions, save energy, and conserve resources, it's important to use scrap tires as a resource. If you still haven't yet, be sure to check out the video to learn more about companies and their efforts to turn waste tires into resources. -
Video article 6:53
A Comparison of the Alpha JX and TOTO C200 SW2044 Washlet Bidet Toilet Seats
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This video, titled "Alpha JX VS TOTO C200 SW2044 Washlet Bidet Toilet Seat Comparison | BidetKing.com," was released by BidetKing. The Alpha JX and TOTO C200 are two pillars of the Bidet Seats. Alpha JX is the most trusted by BidetKing users. And the TOTO C200 is manufactured by industry giant TOTO and is one of the most popular bidet seats in the country. In this video, two affordable, yet top-quality bidet seats are compared to see which one is better. The Alpha, known for its low-profile design, sturdy lids, and LED nightlights, or the TOTO, with its superior low-profile design and functionality, which one is better? -
Video article 11:45
Japan's Delicious Wagyu Beef Is Extremely Popular Overseas! Even in Australia, Another Country Famous for Its Beef, Japanese Wagyu Beef Sales Are on the Rise!
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Japanese Wagyu Beef This video, titled "Wagyu Beef Sales in Australia!," Was created by JETRO. In recent years, the ban on the importation of Japanese Wagyu beef into European and Asian countries has been lifted, and since 2018 the exportation of Wagyu beef from Japan to Australia has become possible. That being said, is there really a demand for Japanese Wagyu beef in Australia, the number one producer and exporter of "Aussie Beef"? What Breeds of Cattle Are Being Raised in Australia and Japan? Source :YouTube screenshot When you think of Wagyu beef, the native Japanese species Hidagyu (飛騨牛), Kagoshima Wagyu (鹿児島和牛), and Omigyu (近江牛) probably come to mind (or not). There are four types of cattle in Japan raised for Wagyu beef production: Japanese Black (黒毛和種, kurogewashu), Japanese Brown (褐毛和種, akagewashu), Japanese Shorthorn (日本短角種, nihontankakushu), and Japanese Polled (無角和種, mukakuwashu). Independent rules in Australia state that only beef from cattle with a 50% or higher Wagyu lineage may be classified as Wagyu beef. From 9:20 in the video, Australia's Wagyu farming representative, David Blackmore, explains that Japanese and Australian cattle are being cross-bred to produce Australian Wagyu beef. More About Japanese Cuisine, Food Products, and Business Dealings in Australia Source :YouTube screenshot Since the ban on the importation of Japanese Wagyu beef was lifted, Japanese agriculture, business negotiations regarding marine and food products have been held in Sydney. Various companies, organisations, distributors and buyers such as Osawa Enterprises (大沢エンタープライズ, oosawa enta-puraizu) and Kirishima Ranch (霧島ランチ) have taken part in the business meetings. Japanese restaurants in Australia are using imported Japanese Wagyu beef to attract customers to their restaurants. From 2:08 in the video, you can see Japanese Wagyu beef being sold at 3-5 times the price of Australian beef at the store Tokyo Mart (東京マート, toukyouma-to). Even at such a high price, Japanese Wagyu beef continues to sell well. The Key to Increasing Exportation of Japanese Wagyu Beef? Photo:Sukiyaki Japanese cuisine holds the key to increasing the exportation of Japanese Wagyu beef in Australia. From 1:29 in the video, we're introduced to the Japanese restaurant Masuya (鱒屋). High quality Japanese Wagyu beef can be best enjoyed not only as steak, but also in traditional Japanese dishes such as Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu. The high quality products, manufacturing techniques, and food culture of Japan is gaining popularity worldwide. Summary of the Exportation of Japanese Wagyu Beef As you can see from the video, Australia is currently one of the top exporters of beef in the world. However, recently there is growing demand for tender and delicious Japanese beef such as Wagyu or Kuroge. Since the ban was lifted on the importation of Japanese Wagyu beef, distribution has spread worldwide and the superb taste of Wagyu beef is attracting attention from foodies overseas. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Wagyu beef! -
Video article 7:06
This Tree Felling Video Is Full of Excitement and Suspense! You Won't Be Able to Take Your Eyes off This Video Showcasing the Amazing Skills and Techniques Used by Lumberjacks!
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Introducing Japan's Professional Lumberjacks This video [Felling of very tall trees 1] (高木の伐採作業1 美国林業) was created by "Mikuni Ringyou". It features demonstrations of techniques used by lumberjacks to cut down very tall trees. The professionals you can see in this video work for Mikuni Forestry, a company based in Honjo city (本庄市, honjoushi), Saitama prefecture in the Kantou region of Japan. Mikuni Forestry specializes in logging and the sale of lumber used to rebuild Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The Origin of Forestry and Logging in Japan Photo:Logs Seventy percent of the land in Japan is covered in forest and many people work in the logging business. There are professionals who deal with a variety of requests; from pruning garden trees to the felling of large trees such as Japanese cedar, zelkova and evergreen oaks. They may also tackle other problems such as pest extermination, the uprooting of trees, and dealing with fallen trees. Lumber has been used since ancient times in Japan, for the building of houses, shrines and temples to the manufacture of smaller items such as furniture and everyday items. The forestry industry has grown and evolved alongside Japanese culture and lumber continues to be used to this day for a variety of purposes. More About the Lumberjacks and Logging Process in the Video Source :YouTube screenshot In Japan, professionals who are responsible for felling extremely tall trees are known as "Sorashi." There are many people in the logging business in Japan, but there are very few professionals with the title "Sorashi"; it is thought that there are only around 30 people in the whole of Japan. In order to cut down such large trees, special equipment and machinery such as cranes and chainsaws are essential. Felling down such large trees is a dangerous job, one small step can result in serious injury or even death. In this video, you can watch the felling of a 60 meter tall tree. As you can see from the opening scenes of the video, the workers wrap a rope around the trunk of the tree. From 0:21 in the video, you can see the workers use a chainsaw to cut all the way around the trunk of the tree. Then from around 0:59 you can hear the crashing noise of the tree as it falls to the ground. It appears he is using an even larger chainsaw than before. The highlight of this video has to be when the cedar tree is cut near the base and finally falls to the ground at 5:58. The footage is very impressive. Large Tree Logging Introductory Video Summary We hope you enjoyed watching the thrilling and exciting logging work of Japan's "Sorashi," captured on video. The amazing skills used in this video are something one would normally never be able to witness. For those who are considering the removal or felling of large trees, we highly recommend you put in a request to Mikuni Forestry who can advise you on the cost and man hours required. 【Mikuni Ringyou official Website】 http://www.mikuni-forestry.com/ -
Video article 1:30
Osechi Cuisine Is an Essential Part of the Japanese New Year's Tradition! If You're Interested in Japanese Food Culture, You've Got to Try This Exquisite Dish at Least Once!
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Traditional Japanese "Osechi Cuisine"! There's a lot of Japanese food that attracts the attention of foreign tourists in Japan, but nothing compares to the beautiful Osechi cuisine. Today, we have a video introducing Japanese osechi cuisine, titled "Japanese New Year's Dish, (Osechi Cuisine) An Introduction to Japan’s Osechi Cuisine" (Japanese New Year dish. (OSETI cuisine)日本のおせち料理紹介), produced by "Ordinary life channel." In Japan, the first three days of the New Year, starting on January 1st, are special days referred to as "San ga nichi." To celebrate the festive New Year, there is a custom in Japan to eat Osechi cuisine as shown in the video. What Kind of Food Is Osechi Cuisine? Photo:Osechi cuisine In ancient Japan, Osechi cuisine was prepared for New Year's festivities and seasonal festivals. Since New Year' was the most important day of the year, Osechi cuisine came to refer to New Year's dishes. It is said that by the Yayoi period, osechi cuisine had already become rooted in the culture. In the Edo period, Osechi cuisine came to be called "Horai Kazari" in Kansai, "Kuitsumi" in Kanto, and "Horaidai/Tekakemori" in Kyushu. Each of them have the meaning of offering food to the gods and praying for happiness. Varieties of Osechi and the Meanings of the Dishes Photo:Osechi cuisine You can see the osechi dishes at 0:33 in the video. Dishes, such as herring roe, tazukuri, fried sardine, black beans, burdock root, kamaboko, datemaki (egg), kurikinton (chestnuts), konbumaki (kelp), tai (red snapper), renkon (lotus root), shrimp, and arrowhead introduced in the video are all festive and suitable for New Year. Each ingredient is associated with meaning, including wishes for long life, good health, and more. How to Arrange Osechi Cuisine Photo:Osechi cuisine The ingredients for Osechi dishes are packed in a "kumiju" (multi-layered food box). Originally, it is said to have been a five-tiered box, but nowadays, four-tiered boxes are generally used. There is also a method for preparing the dishes called "Juzume." It's important to organize the food, including iwaizakana-sanshu (herring roe, tazukuri, and black beans), kuchitori (appetizer assort), vinegared dishes, grilled dishes, stewed vegetables, etc., in a beautiful arrangement. You can see a beautifully arranged set of Osechi dishes at the beginning of the video. Summary of Osechi Cuisine The Japanese Osechi cuisine shown in the video is also made and sold at restaurants all over Japan. Many people pre-order Osechi dishes from famous restaurants by ordering online. You can also make osechi cuisine at home. Use the recipe site as a guide to prepare the ingredients and arrange them beautifully over a bed of rice to enjoy the Japanese New Year. -
Video article 12:48
The Cutting-Edge Robotics Technology of FANUC. The Company Renowned for Its Advanced Technology and Services Around the World, Announces a New Product for 2020!
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The Cutting-Edge Robotics Company, FANUC This video, titled "FANUC Product Introduction (Full Version) 2020" (ファナック 商品紹介(フルバージョン) 2020), was uploaded by "FANUC CORPORATION." Have you heard of the robotics company FANUC? FANUC is a Japanese electrical equipment manufacturer that ranks first in the world in sales of robots and peripheral machine products for factory automation equipment. They're located in Oshinomura(忍野村,Oshinomura), Minamitsuru Ward(南都留郡,Minamitsurugun), Yamanashi Prefecture(山梨県,Yamanashiken). FANUC was the first manufacturer to successfully develop Japan's first numerical control device (NC) in 1956, and since then has continued to supply CNC equipment and robots for machine tools worldwide. The name FANUC has grown into an international brand thanks to its advanced technology and service. In this article, we'll introduce a number of exciting and futuristic factory automation products that FANUC will release in 2020! FANUC's CNC Series Source :YouTube screenshot FANUC’s CNC series is a vital product group that serves as the core of its FA products. The world-class CNC series, that increases productivity in manufacturing, uses an interface called iHMI, shown at 1:09 in the video, which is equipped with a high-quality AI that allows users to intuitively manipulate high-level production functions and simultaneous sharing of information regarding maintenance through networking. The FANUC servo motor offers a diverse lineup of motors that meet the needs of a wide range of customers, from small to large, and provides a comfortable manufacturing environment with excellent operability and easy maintenance. The Manufacturing Functions of FANUC Source :YouTube screenshot FANUC's products, which can be seen at 1:40 have earned a worldwide reputation for their machining performance. Even flat surface machining and shaping of complex shaped molds can be done at high speed and with high precision. AI servo tuning uses AI to automate the technology that skilled craftsmen have developed through experience. You can see the AI feed-forward tuning in progress at 3:03 in the video. In addition, the combination of CNC, servo motors, and robots makes it easy to perform complex laser engraving, metal cutting, and welding processes. About the FANUC robots introduced in the video Source :YouTube screenshot FANUC has a wide range of robots in its robot lineup, ranging from a 500 gram payload robot to a large robot with a payload of over 2.3 tons. These can be seen at 4:52 in the video. Cumulative production of FANUC robots has exceeded 640,000 units, making it the world's top producer of robots. Robomachines, its bestselling product so far, is yellow, FANUC’s brand color, but its new series, shown at 6:57, features a green color scheme and is a cooperative robot that stops moving when touched by a person. The Collaborative Robot provides a barrier-free environment for humans and robots to work together, helping to significantly improve workflow. Machines such as spot welding robots, arc welding robots, SCARA robots, handling robots, and Robodrills that incorporate high-precision vision sensors shown at 7:33 and force sensors shown at 7:51, can learn and manufacture products at higher speeds and with greater precision through the introduction of AI functionality. Summary of the Advanced Robotics Company, FANUC Although people tend to think of FA machines and robots as products for large factories, FANUC provides FA products for small and medium-sized companies as well. Its products can be operated via a tablet terminal interface and can be moved by AGVs and dollies. FANUC prides itself on its safe design, and its collaborative robots boast a safety design that does not require protective measures even in small work spaces, as they stop safely when touched by a person. The Japanese manufacturing industry is comprised of nearly 90% small and medium-sized enterprises. FANUC’s FA machines such as its small production processing machine, Roboshot and Robonano are bringing an industrial revolution to modern machining. 【Official Homepage】FANUC CORPORATION https://www.fanuc.co.jp/eindex.html -
Video article 3:22
The NIMS Creep Test Is a Critical Study to Fix Global Energy Issues and Improve Safety Standards! Check Out Their Research and Results!
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“The Decades Long Research” by NIMS “The Decades Long Research” is a video uploaded by “nimspr.” TThis video introduces the NIMS creep test, which examines how metallic materials exposed to high temperatures degrade over a long period of time in a rupture load test. Let's take a look at their results! What is NIMS’ Creep Test? Source :YouTube screenshot NIMS stands for National Institute for Materials Science. It is an institution that studies the environment, energy, and resources in order to solve global issues. The 380 pieces of equipment lined up in a huge lab is shown at 0:17 in the video. The lab hypothesizes the piping, boilers, turbines and pressure vessels of the thermal power plants. As you can see from 1:38 in the video, the weights are attached to a single steel bar testing machine, and the test is carried out using large, high-temperature equipment with a heater. The NIMS creep test is conducted by placing the tester in an electric furnace and heating it at a constant temperature while applying a pulling force to the metal to monitor the creep deformation for more than 100,000 hours. The Benefits of NIMS' Creep Test Source :YouTube screenshot It is said that the longest time for this kind of creep test lasted more than 40 years. The creep test by NIMS broke the record of Siemens Germany, and it is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest test time. At 2:41 in the video, the test shows that the metal used in thermal power plants needs to be replaced earlier than previous assumptions. As a result, the safety standards for thermal power plants were revised. Creep tests are a simple test mostly just involves waiting, but it is vital in maintaining facilities and keeping our world safe. Summary of the NIMS Creep Test Source :YouTube screenshot Although the creep test by NIMS is essentially just waiting, it is a very important test to study the strength and durability of pipes and materials used in thermal power plants and petrochemical plants. There are many companies trying to solve energy and environmental problems. Expectations continue to rise for advanced technologies thanks to research such as the NIMS creep test. 【Official Website】NIMS https://www.nims.go.jp/eng/index.html -
Video article 13:07
Not Many People Know How Japan’s School Lunches Are Prepared. Today We’re Revealing the Mystery! The Creativity of School Cooks Makes School Lunches Healthy and Delicious! Lunchtime at a Japanese School!
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School Lunch in Suginami, Tokyo This video, titled "School Lunch in Suginami - How the Delicious School Lunches Are Prepared" (杉並区の学校給食~おいしい給食ができるまで~), was created by Suginami's Official Channel (杉並区公式チャンネル). The video introduces the cafeteria at a Japanese school, along with interviews with the cooks and fun quizzes. School lunches are meals provided to students at lunchtime at schools. School lunches in Japan serve many purposes, and, while they of course contribute to children's nutritional intake, health maintenance, and proper eating habits, they also promote knowledge of local ingredients, pass on food culture, and teach dietary education. This video introduces the process of preparing safe, nutritious, well-balanced and delicious school lunches in Suginami, Tokyo. The video takes us inside the school kitchen, which is usually only accessible by school lunch cooks. You can see how school lunches are made, recipes, and more. Let's take a look! A Look at How School Lunches Are Made Source :YouTube screenshot In this article, we'll go over how school lunches are prepared. Be sure to follow along with the video! 1. Menu Planning (video 0:39) Together, the nutritionist from the Board of Education and the nutritionist of each school creates a monthly menu based on nutritional balance and season, and each school adjusts the menu according to its own standards. 2. Preparation & Hand Washing (1:10) Cooks wear clean white coats and use a roller to remove dust and hair stuck to them. After that, they carefully wash their hands. 3. Cleaning (2:01) The cooks clean and sanitize the kitchen before cooking. This is the end of preparation. Source :YouTube screenshot 4. Inspecting Ingredients (The video 2:14~) Ingredients for school lunches, such as vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients are delivered from neighboring vendors and received and inspected by staff wearing a special apron. The ingredients are frozen and stored in 50-gram packages to help identify the cause of food poisoning in case of an outbreak. The food is then changed from the delivery container into a clean container specially designed for the school kitchen. From here, vegetables are trimmed of their stems and roots to prevent soil and dirt from entering the lunchroom. 5. Food Prep (3:25) The cooks wash the vegetables under running water at least three times and measure and wrap seasonings. They also write the name of the menu item they will be used with on the package, so there are no mistakes. When touching meat or fish, the cooks wear a special apron and always wear disposable gloves. When breaking eggs, the cooks put them in a small container one at a time to make sure there are no shells or blood in them before moving them to a larger container. You can see a quiz taking place at 4:25 in the video. Check it out! 6. Cooking (The video 5:06) In Suginami, even large quantities of vegetables are cut by hand one by one. This process brings out the flavor of the vegetables. Rice is also cooked at the school and served fresh. One pot of rice can serve 80 people. Source :YouTube screenshot There's a second quiz at 5:52 and 7:28 in the video. The quiz is about the equipment that is essential for making fried bread or a large amount of curry. Hamburgers and fish are cooked one at a time, using a steam convection oven that allows for a variety of cooking methods, including steaming and baking, as well as grilling. 7. Allergy Check (8:39) Children with allergy are provided an allergy-free meal. They check very carefully and make sure that there will be no mistake. 8. Taste-testing (9:11) 30 minutes before serving school lunch, the principle of the school checks the taste, quantity, if it's cooked adequately and checks for foreign objects. 9.Distribution (9:46) The food is weighed according to the number of people in the class and distributed. 10. Lunchtime (10:14) The students come and pick up their meals from the cart and lunchtime begins. You can see the completed lunch in the video around 10:29. 11. Clean up (10:55) After lunch, the dishes are washed in the dishwasher and then placed in a hot-air sterilized storage unit. Summary of Japan's School Lunches Source :YouTube screenshot In this video, we introduced how school lunches are prepared in Suginami, Tokyo. You can see interviews with one of the school cooks at 11:20 in the video, and hear what their job means to them. What was your favorite thing on the school lunch menu? Pizza? Rice? Noodles? If you still haven't yet, be sure to check out the video to learn all about Japan's school lunches! 【Official Website】School Lunch Suginami Official Website https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/kyouiku/gakko/1007751.html -
Video article 5:00
What Does the Future Have in Store for Us? The State-Of-The-Art Technology in the Super Smart Society, "society5.0", Proposed by the Government!
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Check out the Introduction Video of the Super Smart Society "society5.0" "Super Smart Society: Opening the Future Society 5.0(超スマート社会 未来を開くSociety 5.0)" produced by jstsciencechannel is a video about "Society5.0". Society5.0 is a super smart society based on the Science and Technology Master Plan recommended by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Japan Business Federation. The government has stated that it will begin efforts to realize a super-smart society led by science, and innovation, following the hunting, agricultural, industrial, and information society. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 1: Smart Factories Source :YouTube screenshot The Internet connection of things, which is used in all aspects of industry and life, is called IoT. It is expected that new values will be created one after another by integrating the real world and cyberspace through communication. For example, in the industrial field, smart production systems (smart factories) that connect artificial intelligence sensors and big data on production lines, like the 4th Industrial Revolution recommended in Germany, are attracting attention. This can be seen at 0:30 in the video. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 2: Ultra-Compact Mobility Source :YouTube screenshot Intelligent transportation system is one of the initiatives of Society5.0. At Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture, they are conducting a demonstration test of the “MICHIMO” rental service of “micro-miniature mobility” for tourists. You can watch a video of a commentary on the ruins of the Ishibutai Tomb being checked on a terminal mounted on an electric vehicle. In addition, the management of electric vehicles can be easily performed with the “Charging/Authentication System”. In addition, experiments on the uniform automatic driving of buses and trucks are already underway. The aim is to improve the efficiency of road transport and reduce traffic accidents. This can be seen from 1:18 in the video. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 3: Community-Based Comprehensive Care System Source :YouTube screenshot The super-smart society "Society5.0" is also useful for medical care and health management. Innovative systems that can be used in medicine are being developed one after another, such as a cuffless blood pressure measurement using a chair, and a system that can take electrocardiogram measurements while sleeping with an electrode device sewn in pajamas or a bed cover. Data can be sent in real time to physicians at remote locations, and while currently patients currently need to visit hospitals for a checkup, with this system, they are protected by the network and can be informed that something is wrong before they even know it. This can be seen from 2:49 in the video. Summary of "society5.0" Source :YouTube screenshot In addition to being introduced in the video, Society 5.0 is expected to be used in artificial energy and for mass data in the fields of energy and disaster prevention, as well as in education and corporate sites. Through the efforts of the Cabinet Office and the Japan Business Federation, “Society5.0” will lead to new that will continue to be developed society. Are you looking forward to seeing what kind of technology will be created in the coming years? -
Video article 10:03
Magical Techniques Brings These Graters Back to Life! A Look at One Craftsman in Tokyo Making Used Graters Look Like New!
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Restoring Old Graters to their Former Glory This video, titled "The Fascinating Repairmen. #009 'Graters'" was uploaded by "Togepi1125." It shows a Japanese craftsman repairing graters. You can see the graters made from an ancient Japanese copper plate in the video. Copper graters have been used since the Edo period (1603-1868). It's said that a copper grater is an item that can last a lifetime if properly taken care, but it can also become damaged if used continuously. A grater repairman is an expert who uses manual techniques to repair tools in a workplace filled with many machines. Making Worn-Out Graters Look Like New - Techniques of a Grater Repairman Source :YouTube screenshot The video introduces Takashi Teshigawara, the repairman at Kosuge, a hardware workshop in Tokyo, from 0:38. He has over 56 years of experience as a craftsman, and his skillful techniques can make damaged copper graters shine like new. Although the teeth on the surface of the grater are called eyes, repairing a grater is called re-toothing. Copper is a material that is easily affected by oxidation and other factors, so the edges of eyes become damaged over time. A skilled repairman can repair the damaged eyes using all kinds of techniques. The Repair Process of Graters Source :YouTube screenshot First, boil the old rusty grater, polish it properly, getting rid of stains left behind by radishes, ginger, wasabi, and any other vegetables. This process can be seen from 3:06 in the video. Next, the copper part of the grater is tapped with a hammer and roasted over fire to polish its surface. At last, a chisel is used to clean and sharpen the eyes of the grater. It takes a lot of time to clean and sharpen the flattened grater eyes. Through these techniques even the most worn-out graters will look like new. The finished grater can be seen from 7:37 in the video. Summary of Japan's Grater Repairmen Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see in the video, many Japanese tools have been repeatedly repaired by craftsman and used for many years. There are many artisans with expert skills who can repair various types of tools to the point that they look brand new. Check out the video to see the amazing work of one craftsman doing just that. -
Video article 6:04
Bespoke shoes by a highly skilled shoemaker are like works of art! Check out the video to enjoy the craftsmanship of Shoji Kawaguchi, a shoemaker in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo!
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Video introduction of the shoemaker at MARQUESS, a shoe workshop in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo "Meet the Japanese shoemaker who doesn't want his shoes to stand out | Remarkable Living" is a video that introduces shoe making craftsmanship by a shoemaker in Tokyo. Shoji Kawaguchi, a bespoke shoemaker from the shoe studio "MARQUESS" in Ginza, Tokyo, makes luxury shoes like those seen in the video. Shoji Kawaguchi studied abroad at a shoe vocational school in Northampton, England, and studied the skills of handmade British shoes under Paul Wilson. He was fascinated by the classic British shoes he had seen during his time there and later became an independent shoe making professional. Hand Made Shoes Source :YouTube screenshot From 1:30 on the video, the process of making handmade shoes by shoemaker Shoji Kawaguchi is introduced. The shoemaker first designs a shoe pattern and makes a paper pattern. He then make a wooden pattern according to the shape of the shoe. Next, he cuts the leather and other materials, sews them, and attaches the soles. All the work of MARQUESS shoe specialists is done by hand. As you can see in the video, Shoji Kawaguchi's shoe store has numerous shoe fitters. This is proof that the shoes were made according to the shape of each client's foot. The craftsmanship cultivated through many long years of training and work is indispensable in creating a classic shoe that fits snugly. The Commitment of MARQUESS' Shoemaker, Shoji Kawaguchi Source :YouTube screenshot All of MARQUESS' shoes are bespoke shoes. Tailor-made shoes are made according to the customer's preferences, after careful consideration of the type of leather and design requirements. MARQUESS checks not only the size of the feet but also the fashion of customers' suits and clothes, and proposes the best shoes to suit each individual. The reason why Shoji Kawaguchi makes classic shoes is introduced at 0:15 in the video. He says he wants to do a variety of shoe designs, but he wants to do this after mastering classic shoes because classic shoes are the basis for everything. When he first saw the shoes, all handmade in Northampton, England, he was inspired and felt compelled to pursue the craft. In addition, Shoji Kawaguchi feels that the most beautiful shoes are bespoke shoes from the 1930s to the 1940s, and says that he is studies daily to make shoes closer to the originals. In addition, Shoji Kawaguchi's commitment to shoes is discussed throughout this 6-minute video. Summary of Bespoke Shoemakers Source :YouTube screenshot In these videos, you can see the meticulous and high quality craftsmanship that only expert shoe makers posses! In the video, you'll see a world you never knew existed. Bespoke shoes are a little more expensive than regular shoes because all processes are done by hand. The appeal of these shoes is that you can get a pair that you can cherish and that will last you a long time. I bet you'll want your own pair of bespoke shoes after watching the video. 【Official Website】Marquess https://marquess-bespoke.blogspot.com/ -
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The Age of Robots Is Finally Upon Us! Meet "Pepper," the Cheery-Eyed Robot Ready to Take Your Order!
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The Cashier "Pepper" by "Pepper" This video, titled "Pepper for Biz [Cashier for Pepper] Feature Introductory Video" (Pepper for Biz 「レジ for Pepper」 機能紹介ムービー), introduces the functions of "Cashier for Pepper" of "Pepper for Biz." The video was released by SoftBank. The video shows how Pepper is used to automate tasks, such as customer service, product ordering and accounting in the store. "Cashier for Pepper" is a solution in which all customer service is handled by a service robot. What Kind of Robot Is Pepper? Source :YouTube screenshot Some of you may have seen Pepper or had conversations with him at smartphone shops or restaurants in Japan. Pepper is a humanoid robot developed in 2014 that can recognize emotion. The emotion-recognizing personal robot is powered by an emotion engine and cloud AI, which allows it to make flexible decisions based on the situation. Pepper performs a series of necessary operations, such as customer service and accounting at stores. Features of "Cashier for Pepper" Source :YouTube screenshot "Cashier for Pepper," shown in the video, is a full-scale, self-checkout system, that performs a series of operations related to product purchases. Pepper is a service robot that can attract customers, recommend products (with a recommended "Plus One" feature"), select menus, and print order sheets on a tablet all at in one. Some of these features can be seen at 1:13 in the video. As shown at 1:31 in the video, Pepper also has the ability to select a payment method, allowing customers to pay with an IC card. Pepper's payment terminal is linked to the POS system, so it can handle a wide range of payment types, including QR payments and electronic money payments. "Cashier for Pepper" also includes a customer registration with Pepper's facial recognition system, order history check, and inbound functions in Japanese, English, and Chinese. This is explained at 2:45 in the video. Summary of "Cashier for Pepper" Source :YouTube screenshot In recent years, due to a decline in the number of workers, the shortage of cashiers has become a major problem in Japan. "Cashier for Pepper" has the potential to be the cashier of the future. If you'd like to implement "Cashier for Pepper" as a staff member to reinvent your store, you can start by checking out Pepper's features and pricing on their website. -
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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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More Than 60 Years of Space Development at JAXA The video this time is titled "JAXA - The History of Japanese Space Exploration" (JAXA-日本の宇宙開発史ハイライト-), released by "JAXA | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency." By looking up at the starry sky, many people ponder their own thoughts... we've been gazing up at the sky as a source of wisdom since ancient times. There was a time in Japan, too, when Onmyodo (the way of Yin and Yang) played an active role in politics by reading the movements of the stars and predicting good fortune. There's truly an inseparable link between humans and the cosmos. It is often misunderstood that Japan lags behind Europe and the United States in space development, but in fact, Japan has devoted more than 60 years to space development and is now one of the most successful countries in the world. JAXA plays a central role in Japan's space development. In this article, we’ll introduce the history of JAXA's space development. Be sure to follow along with the video! The History of Jaxa's Space Development Photo:Moon landing JAXA is the core organization for space development in Japan. It was established at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) in 2003 through a merger between the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). The three predecessor organizations were all privately funded space development agencies, but after being reborn as JAXA, they became the core organization supporting the Japanese government's space development research. The latest Japanese space probes have the world's leading technology. Here are some of JAXA's accomplishments that have left their mark on history. ・In 2007, the world's first high-definition image of the moon by the Lunar Explorer KAGUYA. (Video: 0:47〜) ・In 2009, the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" was completed. (Video: 0:53〜) ・In 2010, the planetary probe "Hayabusa" returned to Earth after successfully collecting surface samples from an asteroid. (Video: 0:58〜) ・In 2019, "Hayabusa2," an observation rocket, successfully touched down on the asteroid Ryugu. (Video : 1:00〜) JAXA has accomplished many great feats in the 17 years since it was founded. Japan's Space Development Before the Birth of JAXA Source :YouTube screenshot Japan's space development began in 1955 with the development of the Pencil Rocket, a very small rocket, as introduced in the beginning of the video. Just ten years after the war, Japan had already begun its domestic reconstruction and space development. In 1970, Japan's first satellite, "OHSUMI," was successfully launched. In 1985, Halley's comet was observed by "Suisei," in 1992, Mamoru Mohri became the first Japanese person to fly in space aboard a space shuttle, and in 1994, the Japan-made H-II rocket was successfully launched. Japan has a long history of great achievements even before the birth of JAXA. Summary of JAXA and Japan's Space Development Photo:Rocket It is said that Japan's space development had been attracting a great deal of attention after its Pencil launch test in 1955. The Pencil Rocket was nicknamed the "baby rocket" because of its extremely small size, with three types being developed: the S-type, T-type and R-type. At that time, the Pencil Rocket was already moving at close to the speed of sound, and the orbital data was utilized for the later Kappa Rockets. Back then it was thought to be impossible for Japan to develop a sounding rocket that could operate at an altitude of more than 100 km, but Japan succeeded in doing so using domestic technology alone. Although the U.S. and the Soviet Union have been the major space powers, Japan's technological prowess has been adopted by other countries for their rocket development. In particular, the latest engine technology of "Hayabusa" and remote-control technology will be a great asset to the history of space development to come. 【Official Website】JAXA|Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency https://global.jaxa.jp/ -
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Simulating the Touchdown of the Spacecraft “Hayabusa 2” With CG Animation! All Eyes Are Fixed on the Unprecedented Achievement of Rendezvousing With the Asteroid Ryugu!
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The Asteroid Surveying Spacecraft "Hayabusa 2" This video, titled "「Hayabusa 2」CG Conceptual Video of Touchdown/"Hayabusa2" CG Animation"(「はやぶさ2」タッチダウン想像図CG/"Hayabusa2" CG Animation), was released by "Jaxa | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency." “Hayabusa 2,” introduced in the video, is an asteroid surveying spacecraft developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA as a successor to the spacecraft “Hayabusa.” This video introduces JAXA’s CG video of Hayabusa 2 touching down on the asteroid Ryugu and retrieving a surface sample. It's only a conceptual video; however, the plan of Hayabusa 2’s touchdown is visualized in an easy-to-understand manner. The basic settings and touchdown methods of the “Hayabusa 2” are the same as its predecessor, Hayabusa; however, the spacecraft has been significantly improved and the ion engine and antenna surroundings have been greatly augmented. The news that this groundbreaking mission was successful also attracted a lot of attention around the world. Incidentally, “Hayabusa” is also used as the project name for JAXA’s asteroid survey project. The Touchdown of Hayabusa 2 Source :YouTube screenshot The first “Hayabusa” mission’s goal was to bring back rock samples from asteroids for the first time ever. The mission succeeded, and the return of “Hayabusa” received praise from all around the world; in Japan, it received so much attention that it was made into a movie. Whereas the first Hayabusa was an experimental machine, Hayabusa 2, shown in the footage, collected samples from the surface of an asteroid which has organic matter and water on it. And the developmental process differs from its predecessor in that it was designed to collect surface samples from an asteroid with organic matter and water to obtain clues about the existence of rare metals and the mystery of the birth of life. The survey plan of the “Hayabusa 2” was also carefully scheduled. The “Hayabusa 2” was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center Large Rocket Launch Site in 2014 to coincide with the timing of when the asteroid Ryugu would be closest to the Earth. Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see from 1:09 in the video, once the spacecraft has come into the closest proximity with the asteroid Ryugu, they first launch an impactor command with the goal of creating a crater on the surface of Ryugyu to make it easier for Hayabusa 2 to land. This impactor command was named "Explorer" after the world’s first satellite series. Hayabusa 2 will attempt to touch down after taking rock samples scattered in the vicinity during the second Explorer launch. A small rover was also placed on the asteroid Ryugu, which collected as many surface samples as possible after touchdown and returned to Earth by fully autonomous operation. Summary of Hayabusa 2's Touchdown Mission Source :YouTube screenshot The Ryugu project was featured on NHK as a special program and was also broadcast overseas. It was very well received abroad, and managed to attract attention from all over the world. The success of Hayabusa 2's touchdown mission is said to be an incredible feat. You can see the details on JAXA’s official website. 【Official Website】JAXA Hayabusa 2 Project http://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/en/ -
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HTV "Kounotori" 8 With a 100 Percent Success Rate! A Look at Japan's High-Precision Technology, Which Holds the Key to the Future of Space Research!
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The Introductory Video of HTV “Kounotori” 8 This video, released by JAXA, is titled "H-2 Transfer Vehicle: Kounotori 8 (HTV 8) Mission Summary." The H-2 transfer vehicle Kounotori 8 (HTV 8), featured in the video, is an unmanned vehicle developed in Japan that delivers supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). It has a 100 percent mission success rate and boasts one of the world's largest resupply capacities. This article will tell you everythign you need to know about Kounotori 8! Kounotori 8 Source :YouTube screenshot HTV Kounotori 8 started its demonstration tests for the development of the new Space Station Replenisher (HTV-X) in order to expand space utilization and to transport equipment to test future space exploration technologies. As you can see from 0:58 in the video, the H-IIB rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in September 2019, approaching the ISS that orbits the earth at an altitude of 400 meters above ground and a speed of about 8 kilometers per second. The attitude control sensor of the former HTV "Kounotori 6" controlled its attitude using the earth as its axis. The Kounotori 8, on the other hand, uses a star tracker (stellar sensor), controlling its attitude based on stars’ positions. You can see how it works from 1:46 in this video. In the technical verification, the loading capacity was increased by about 30 percent through the use of a new supply rack to enhance the transport capacity of the vessel. The Resupply Mission of Kounotori 8 Source :YouTube screenshot As seen at 2:29 in the video, Kounotori 8 is captured by the robotic arm of the ISS and begins it's 34-day resupply mission. It carries not only food but also transportation equipment for the ISS’s planetary exploration, such as new batteries and SOLISS, (Small Optical Link for International Space Station). From 3:35, you can see a video of the global camera equipped with SOLISS. Moreover, Kounotori 8 was also equipped with CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility-Left), a device to study biological cultures in space, and "Hourglass" a gravity dependency investigating device. A microsatellite was also injected into orbit at the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo." Summary of Kounotori 8 Source :YouTube screenshot From 5:11 in the video, you can see Kounotori 8 completing its 34-day mission and re-entering the earth's atmosphere. Kounotori's resupply mission to the ISS was a success thanks to Japan's high-precision space technology! 【Official Website】 HTV "Kounotori" 8 Fun! Fun! JAXA! https://fanfun.jaxa.jp/countdown/htv8/ -
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The Latest Technology, a Super Heat-Resistant Alloy, Reduced the Fuel Consumption of Airplanes by a Whopping 100 Million Yen! Introducing the Manufacturing Process and Research of the New Material Developed by a Japanese Research Institute!
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A New, Super Heat Resistant Alloy That Has Improved Fuel Efficiency in Airplanes! This video "World-Record Super Heat-Resistant Alloy That Has Improved the Fuel Efficiency of Aircrafts!" (ジェット機の燃費向上を実現した世界記録の超耐熱合金), created by "nimspr," introduces the amazing processing technology of a Japanese research institution. Burning at higher temperatures reduces fuel consumption. To combat this, aircrafts, jets, and automobile makers are required to develop special material. NIMS, introduced in the video, has developed a super heat resistant alloy that can resist extremely high temperatures and currently holds the world record for super heat-resistant alloys. How Is the Superalloy Used? Photo:Airplane NIMS’ superalloy is used in the latest Boeing 787, shown at 0:21 in the video. As you can see from 0:45 in the video, ordinary metals are poly-crystalline when made in a mold, but the superalloy shown in the video is mono-crystalline with no grains, making it resistant to heat. This super heat-resistant alloy is used in turbine blades- the hottest part on all aircraft parts. By using the superalloy, it's possible to save 100 million yen per year, per aircraft. The heat resistant titanium alloy by NIMS is also highly resistant to rust. On top of that, it is incredibly light, making it a highly valued material. A Look at the New Superalloy Source :YouTube screenshot In addition to titanium, which is shown in the video, there are other kinds of materials, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten. Research institutions across japan have spent a long time researching how to combine these materials to create the perfect metal. The experimental data collected by NIMS over several decades was used to create superalloys. Summary of the New Superalloy Source :YouTube screenshot NIMS Materials Strength Standard and Technology Group conducts research on high fatigue tests which check creep properties and fatigue characteristics for superalloys. They also focus on the recycling of materials, the design of end mills for cutting superalloys, as well as promoting low-cost, high-performance development through the establishment of material design methods. This can be seen at 1:53 in the video. It'll be exciting to see what Japan's research institutes will come up with in the future! -
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Japan’s Cutting-Edge Technology Is Leading the World in Regenerative Medicine. What Was Once a Dream Is Now a Reality. This Technology Will Lead the World to a Long-Living Society!
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iPS Cells: The World's Leading Regenerative Medicine This is a video released in 2018 by the "Hitachi Brand Channel" that introduces the efforts of Japanese company Hitachi Kobe Lab, in Regenerative Medicine using iPS cells. Speaking of regenerative medicine, the 3D iPS cell culture method invented by Professor Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University's Institute for iPS Cell Research and Development won the Nobel Prize in 2012, and it has become a hot topic of conversation. So what is this regenerative medicine? We'll give you a rundown. Photo:Research Regenerative Medicine is a technique that reanimates cells in areas damaged (or lost) by illness or injury. This has made it possible to treat incurable diseases that are difficult to treat with current medicine. Professor Yamanaka had been studying regenerative medicine for some time, but in contrast to the conventional method which required the use of fertilized eggs, human iPS cells, which can be cultured from a sterile egg, solved the ethical issues and attracted attention as a new dawn in medical technology. However, iPS cells have weaknesses. It is difficult to stabilize the quality of iPS cells and to mass-produce them. Maintaining the sterility of the lab was a critical challenge for culturing stable, quality iPS cells, especially since they are less resistant to bacteria. The Future of Hitachi's Regenerative Medicine, Opened up by Open Innovation Source :YouTube screenshot Due to the difficulty of culturing iPS cells, Hitachi began development of Automated Cell Culture Equipment for iPS cells through joint research with Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma. Currently, Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Chemical are also participating in the research and have been successful in producing reputable induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). The greatest benefit of open innovation is that, rather than a single company monopolizing research, specialists in each field, with their own specialties, can come together to conduct research and development without being bound by interests. The services and products, created through the combined strength of the Hitachi Group's technology and Japan's top minds, will continue to lead the world's medical infrastructure in the future. The Automated Cell Culture Equipment for iPS cells is one such development. The Regenerative Medicine that Hitachi is currently working on is said to be second-generation, but if it can incorporate AI technology and achieve more stable iPS cell culturing, it's possible to break through to third-generation regenerative medicine technology and raise hopes in the future, as it could be applied to the treatment of other incurable diseases. Summary of Hitachi Kobe Lab's Regenerative Medicine Research -
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Unraveling Tokyo's History in a Pop Video! The Tokyo Lifestyle Is Evolving With Each Passing Day, and Tokyo's Unique Culture Continues To Fascinate the World!
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A Video Comparing Past and Present Tokyo! This video, titled "[Tokyo Tokyo Concept Video] Old meets New - Full version," was released by "Tokyo Tokyo." The video introduces and compares the past and present culture of Tokyo in a comical manner. The one-minute video is packed with many elements, including the historical culture of Japan, current pop culture, and subculture. If you're interested in Japanese culture, be sure to check out this video to compare past and present of Tokyo. Look Out for Information on the History and Culture of the Edo Period! Photo:Image of 36 Views of Mount Fuji In Tokyo, where the shogunate was established during the Edo period (1603-1868), Japan's unique culture continuously flourished. Kimono and traditional crafts, Kabuki and Noh, and traditional performing arts such as ikebana and tea ceremony have been loved for hundreds of years. In addition, Japanese food, such as sushi, developed greatly as a historical gourmet food favored by the common people in the Edo period. Ukiyo-e and Japanese paintings are the art of the Edo period. Japanese paintings drawn with a unique touch are still attracting attention from many history and art fans. The Contemporary Culture of Tokyo Introduced in the Video Photo:Cosplay Over many years new Japanese cultures continue to be born one after another in present day Tokyo. Particularly noteworthy is Japan's pop culture and subcultures, which have developed mainly among young people. The interesting culture unique to Tokyo, such as video games, special effects movies, idols and cosplay events, etc., is attracting a lot of attention not only from within Japan but also from abroad. In the video, there's Kendo and modern video games shown from 0:12, Maneki Neko and Hello Kitty from 0:24, and things like kaiju and Giant Robots, Ukiyo-e and Hatsune Miku, Noh and Kyari Pamyu Pamyu, etc. are compared with the past and introduced as contemporary culture. The video also introduces recommended gourmet foods to eat in present-day Tokyo. From 0:10 in the video, rice balls and the cute Kyaraben (character bentos), soba and tsukemen, and sushi and other Japanese cuisine is shown. There are many famous restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy mouthwatering ramen, so we recommend finding your favorite restaurant. Besides that, we recommend checking out popular foods like cotton candy and tapioca drinks that can be eaten at sightseeing spots, such as Harajuku. Summary of the Past and Present Tokyo Shown in the Video Photo:Downtown Tokyo from above This article introduced an interesting video that unravels the history of Tokyo. Lifestyles and cultures have changed drastically in Japan and unique cultures that were unthinkable a decade ago continue to be born. Suffice it to say, culture evolves alongside history. In the future, new cultures will continue to flourish in Tokyo. -
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5G - This 5th Generation Mobile Communication System Will Change Lives. A Dream-Like Future With Autonomous Driving and Tele-Medicine Will Soon Be Reality
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An Introduction to 5G "[Image Movie] Connect Future- A World Connected by 5G-3-minute ver(イメージムービー】Connect future ~5Gでつながる世界~(3 min. ver))", is a published video released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications video channel that introduces the 5G communication line network. The new communication system is expected to change the future. In the video, you can see a doctor make a remote diagnosis, see a self-driving taxi, and other languages being translated in real time. It also introduces many other things that will change the world in the future. In this article we'll introduce 5G and talk about how it could change life as we know it. What Is 5g? Source :YouTube screenshot 5G is short for "5th generation" mobile communication system, and it is what all major mobile carriers are starting to promote. It is the next generation mobile communication that will replace the 4G line currently in mainstream use throughout Japan. As a next-generation communication system, the frequency band uses the 3.6-6 GHz to 28 GHz band, and is adapted to the IoT (Internet of Things) that will carry the future era with functions such as "high speed", "enormous capacity", "simultaneous multi-connection", and "ultra low delay". With the spread of 5G, you can watch sports on your sunglasses (seen in the beginning of the video), self-driving cars, remote farming with drones like 0:23 in the video, and even tele-medicine. The unmanned shopping scene that can be seen from 1:03 in the video is the future world that 5G aims for. What is IoT? Source :YouTube screenshot IoT is a mechanism called the "Internet of Things". It is a collective term for all things, such as houses, buildings, cars, and home appliances that connect to the Internet to communicate and share information. As the IoT advances, a lot of data can be collected efficiently and various things can be done via the Internet with the rapid development of AI. By combining IoT with the high-speed communication and ultra-low delay of 5G, you can enjoy the scenery of a video in real time as shown at 2:09 in the video. It is also possible to have a session with people in different places and use 3D images like from 2:50. You can truly see the future of technology. Summary of 5g Photo: We briefly introduced the 5G line that will start to become mainstream in the coming era. Overseas, 5G communication lines are already in use. In Japan, services are scheduled to start sequentially from NTT DOCOMO and au from spring 2020, and compatible smartphones will be sold sequentially. With the rapid spread of 5G as a communication line and the use of VR and AI in the future, an age of "smart cities" is closer to reality than ever before. With the arrival of this 5G communication line, it is expected that both life and business will be transformed. We hope this video has sparked your interest in the future of technology. -
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Japan's AI (Artificial Intelligence) Technology Gives New Hope to an Aging Society! a Better Future for the World Is Being Created With Japan's Cutting-Edge Technology!
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Japan’s Cutting-Edge AI Technologies Contribute to an Aging Society This video is titled "A New Aging Society Led by Japanese Technology" (日本のテクノロジーが導く新しい高齢化社会). It introduces Japan's response to an aging society using cutting-edge technology. It was released by the“Foreign Ministry / MOFA”. Currently, Japan is said to be one of the most aging societies in the world. However, an aging society is not an issue unique to Japan, but a problem growing worldwide. Living a long, healthy life and increasing opportunities to participate in society is a very important theme when faced with an aging society. In this article, we'll introduce some cutting-edge technologies in Japan that the public and private sectors are developing together. NEC the WISE: An AI Technology Adapting to an Aging Society Source :YouTube screenshot The AI technology shown in the video at 0:32 is called “NEC the WISE.” In the video, NEC Director Fellow Katsumi Emura says “the problem is not the aging society itself, but how to adapt to an aging society, so that people can live long, healthy, fulfilling lives.” In light of the global trend toward an aging society, NEC is focused on developing and providing solutions that can be used to predict and prevent various diseases. That's what the AI technology, “NEC the WISE,” is all about. If we can prevent people from getting sick as they get older, it means that people will still be able to participate in society in good health as they age. In today's society where we are told that we have 100 years to live, "retirement in our 60s" is too early. If it becomes the norm for people to remain healthy and active past 60, we will no longer be able to call it an "aging society." HAL Lumbar Support: An AI Technology That Addresses the Declining Birthrate and Aging Population Source :YouTube screenshot With Japan's declining birthrate and aging population, the age of caregivers, whose job it is to care for the sick and elderly, is increasing every year. The "HAL Lumber Support" project, which can be seen at 1:02 in the video, is a project to introduce nursing care robots to reduce the physical burden on caregivers in the nursing care industry. The video introduces AI technology that places an assistive robot suit on a caregiver's waist and receives biopotential signals emitted by the brain and transmits them to the power-assist suit to reduce the strain on the back and lower body. This is an AI technology that can be applied patient side as well. In addition, because HAL is an artificial intelligence (AI) equipped support robot, repeated use of the robot helps it learn how neurotransmission works and can assist in walking more efficiently. It's not just a robot that moves according to commands, it's an autonomous machine that learns on its own, meaning that the cyborg robots you see in science fiction movies are already a reality. These mechanized technologies are collectively referred to as Hybrid Assistive Limb” (HAL). Summary of Japan's Cutting-Edge AI Technology and Measures for an Aging Society As seen at the end of the video from 1:30, Japan’s cutting-edge technology “HAL” is already being applied to medical technology in Malaysia. It is believed that increased social participation opportunities for the elderly with the help of autonomous robots will increase the well-being of society. It'll be interesting to see what Japan, the superpower of robots, has to offer in the future. 【Official Website】Cutting-Edge AI Technologies – NEC the WISE - : Solution/ Service | NEC https://www.nec.com/ -
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A Day in the Life of a Japanese High School Student. Come enjoy high school life with me!
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This video, titled "Japan Exchange: A DAY IN SCHOOL WITH ME Pt 1 | Euodias," was released by "Euodias." This video starts with a classroom in a Japanese high school. Being back in a classroom again might feel a bit nostalgic for some of us... During their physical education class, children gather in the schoolyard to play soccer and tennis. During their lunch break, they break out their lunchboxes and enjoy their lunch time in groups. Watching these videos will remind you of your own youth... If you want to learn more about high school in Japan, be sure to check it out! -
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All Eyes on Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Manufacturing Robot! What Is This Technologically Advanced, Industrial Robot Used For?
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This video, titled "[Learning Sunday] Robots by Kawasaki Heavy Industries|July 30, 2017 Broadcast" (【モノ知りサンデー】2017年7月30日放送「ロボット」川崎重工業), was released by "Sun Television" (サンテレビ). It introduces the Kawasaki Museum, a corporate museum of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, and the robots inside the manufacturing plant. The museum displays motorcycles, bullet trains, and manufacturing robots. High-tech robots are used by equipment manufacturers both in Japan and abroad, including in medical and nursing care settings. The manufacturing process of robots is divided into various processes, with detailed work being done by skilled employees and robots making robots. Watch the video to see how the robots are made! -
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【Easy Japanese】Learn How to Properly Use Chopsticks + Chopstick Etiquette in Japan via Video!(お箸の正しい使い方+お箸のマナーを動画で学ぼう!)
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How to Use Chopsticks: Video Introduction お箸はしの使つかい方かたの動画どうが紹介しょうかい This video, titled "Bad chopstick manners - How to Use Chopsticks | Ohashi (お箸はし)," was uploaded by "Hannari Japan" (Hannari Japan - 鈴木聖奈すずきせいなのはんなりジャパン). 今回こんかいは、『Hannari Japan - 鈴木聖奈すずきせいなのはんなりジャパン』さん制作せいさくの『Bad chopstick manners - How to Use Chopsticks | Ohashi (お箸はし)』という動画どうがを紹介しょうかいします。 Japanese Chopstick Culture 日本にほんのお箸はしの文化ぶんか Photo:Meoto-bashi(写真しゃしん:夫婦箸めおとばし) In Japan, chopsticks have been used as tableware and implements for more than 1,000 years. 日本にほんでは箸はしが千年せんねん以上いじょう前まえから使つかわれている食器しょっき・道具どうぐです。 They are used during all three meals of the day as well. そして、三度さんどの食事しょくじでも使つかわれています。 Furthermore, they are used not only for eating, but also for cooking and ceremonies. さらに、食事しょくじだけではなくて、料理りょうりや儀式ぎしきなどにも使つかわれます。 In Japan, there is also a culture of eating with your own personal chopsticks that others do not use. 日本にほんでは、他ほかの人ひとが使つかわない自分じぶんだけのお箸はしを使つかって食たべるという文化ぶんかもあります。 4 Steps to Holding and Using Chopsticks Correctly お箸はしの正ただしい持もち方かた・使つかい方かたの4つよっつのステップ Photo:How to Properly Hold Chopsticks(写真しゃしん:正ただしいお箸はしの持もち方かた) 1.Relax the hand that will be using the chopsticks. 1.お箸はしを使つかう手てをリラックスしてください。 Place the first chopstick between your index finger and thumb and place the thin end on top of your ring finger. 1本いっぽん目めのお箸はしを人差ひとさし指ゆびと親指おやゆびの間あいだに置おいて、細ほそい方ほうを薬指くすりゆびの上うえに乗のせます。 2.Place the second chopstick between your index finger and thumb, but this time place the thin end on top of your middle finger. 2.2本にほん目めのお箸はしも人差ひとさし指ゆびと親指おやゆびの間あいだに置おきますが、このお箸はしは細ほそい方ほうを中指なかゆびの上うえに乗のせます。 3.Hold the second chopstick tightly with your thumb, index and middle fingers. 3.親指おやゆび、人差ひとさし指、中指なかゆびの3本さんぼんの指ゆびを使つかって、2本にほん目めのお箸はしを強つよく持もちます。 4.The first chopstick will not be moved. 4.1本いっぽん目めのお箸はしは、動うごかしません。 The second chopstick is used to pick up food using the index and middle fingers. 2本にほん目めのお箸はしは人差ひとさし指ゆびと中指なかゆびを使つかって動うごかして食たべ物ものを取とります。 [Video] 0:30 - How to Properly Hold Chopsticks 【動画どうが】0:30~ お箸はしの正ただしい持もち方かた How to Eat Noodles with Chopsticks 麺類めんるいのお箸はしでの食たべ方かた Photo:Tempura Soba(写真しゃしん:天てんぷらそば) It might take some time before you can use chopsticks confidently. お箸はしを上手じょうずに使つかえるまでには時間じかんがかかるかもしれません。 Eating noodles can be especially difficult. 特とくに麺類めんるいをお箸はしで食たべるのは難むずかしいでしょう。 But, practice makes perfect. でも、練習れんしゅうあるのみです。 When eating noodles such as ramen, you need to grip the noodles firmly or they will fall off the chopsticks; ラーメンなどの麺類めんるいを食たべるときは、麺めんをしっかりと掴つままないと落おちてしまいます。 it's important to hold the second chopstick firmly with three fingers and grasp the noodles as though you are pinching them between your fingers. 3本さんぼんの指ゆびで2本にほん目めのお箸はしをしっかりと持もって、麺めんを挟はさむように掴つまむことが大切たいせつです。 Also, be sure to turn your chopsticks on their side when lifting the noodles to your mouth. そして、麺めんを口くちに運はこぶときはお箸はしを横よこにすると運はこびやすくなります。 Is It Bad Manners to Use Chopsticks With Your Left Hand? 左手ひだりてでお箸はしを使つかうのはマナー違反いはん? There are probably a lot of people who wonder if it's okay to eat while holding chopsticks in their left hand. 「左手ひだりてにお箸はしを持もって食たべるのはマナー違反いはん?」と思おもう人ひとは多おおいかもしれません。 While in the past it might have been considered rude in Japan, these days it's not that uncommon to see people holding their chopsticks in their left hand. 昔むかしの日本にほんでは、食事しょくじの違反いはんだったかもしれませんが、今いまでは日本にほんでも左手ひだりてでお箸はしを持もつ人ひとは多おおくいます。 With that in mind, if you're thinking "I'm left-handed, but want to go to Japan," there's nothing to worry about. ですので、「私わたしは左利ひだりききだけど、日本にほんに行いきたい」と思おもう人ひとは安心あんしんしてください。 If you practice holding and using chopsticks as described above, you will be fine. 上うえのお箸はしの持もち方かた・使つかい方かたを練習れんしゅうすれば大丈夫だいじょうぶです。 Even if you're left-handed, you'll have no problems. そして、左利ひだりききでも問題もんだいありません。 Chopstick Etiquette in Japan 日本にほんでのお箸はしのマナー Photo:How Not to Hold Chopsticks(写真しゃしん:お箸はしの間違まちがった持もち方かた) As shown in the video, Japan has a variety of chopstick etiquette. 動画どうがで紹介されているように日本にほんには、様々さまざまなお箸はしのマナーがあります。 Here are some things to avoid when using chopsticks. ここでは、お箸はしを使つかうときにやってはいけないことを紹介します。 1. Nigiri-bashi: Eating by clasping both chopsticks in your hand 1.握にぎり箸ばし:2本にほんのお箸はしを握にぎって食たべること [Video] 1:24 - Nigiri-bashi 【動画どうが】1:24~ 握にぎり箸ばし 2. Neburi-bashi: Licking the tips of your chopsticks to remove food from them while eating 2.ねぶり箸ばし:食たべるとき、お箸はしに付ついた食たべ物ものを取とるために、お箸はしの先さきをなめること [Video] 1:30 - Neburi-bashi 【動画どうが】1:30~ ねぶり箸ばし 3. Mayoi-bashi: Pointing your chopsticks at various foods while deciding what to eat 3.迷まよい箸ばし:食たべるとき、何なにを食たべるかを迷まよって、あれこれの食たべ物ものに箸はしを向むけること [Video] 1:37 - Mayoi-bashi 【動画どうが】1:37~ 迷まよい箸ばし 4. Sashi-bashi: Sticking your chopsticks into the food 4.刺さし箸ばし:お箸はしを食たべ物ものに刺ささすこと [Video] 1:46 - Sashi-bashi 【動画どうが】1:46~ 刺さし箸ばし These are not all of the chopstick manners that exist in Japan, but these are some points to be careful of when using them. 上うえが日本にほんのお箸はしのマナーの全すべてではありませんが、お箸はしを使つかうときに気きをつけたいポイントです。 Different Types of Chopsticks and Their Prices お箸はしの種類しゅるいと値段ねだん In Japan there are a variety of different chopsticks. 日本にほんにも様々さまざまなお箸はしがあります。 Below is a list of some of them. 以下いかに、そのいくつかを紹介しょうかいします。 1. Wari-bashi: Chopsticks that can be broken into two halves for eating and disposed of when you've finished eating 1. 割わり箸ばし:食たべるときに半分はんぶんに割わって使つかって、食たべ終おわったら捨すてるお箸はし 2. Nuri-bashi: Chopsticks that lacquer has been applied to 2. 塗ぬり箸ばし:漆うるしが塗ぬられたお箸はし 3. Sai-bashi: Long chopsticks used for cooking. 3. 菜箸さいばし:料理りょうりに使つかう長ながいお箸はし。 Sai-bashi are around 30-35 cm long to prevent burns when cooking. 料理りょうりのとき、手てを火傷やけどしないように、30さんじゅう~から35さんじゅうごセンチの長ながさがあります。 4. Iwai-bashi: Chopsticks used for celebratory meals such as New Year's and wedding ceremonies 4. 祝箸いわいばし:お正月しょうがつや結婚式けっこんしきなどの祝いわいの食事しょくじに使つかうお箸はし 5. Rikyu-bashi: Chopsticks used in tea ceremony 5. 利休箸りきゅうばし:茶道さどうに使つかわれるお箸はし 6. Meoto-bashi: Chopsticks given as gifts to couples for weddings and other celebrations 6. 夫婦箸めおとばし:結婚けっこんなどのお祝いわいで夫婦ふうふにあげるお箸はし These chopsticks are made with a variety of different materials, but wood is the most common. このお箸はしは様々さまざまな素材そざいで作つくられますが、よく木きで作つくられます。 Although you might see washable plastic chopsticks instead of wari-bashi at a restaurant, metal chopsticks are not very common in Japan. レストランでは、割わり箸ばしの代かわりに洗あらえるプラスチックのお箸はしもありますが、日本にほんでは金属きんぞくで作つくられたお箸はしは少すくないです。 The price of chopsticks depends on the material and type. お箸はしの値段ねだんは素材そざいや種類しゅるいによって変かわわります。 Wari-bashi are very inexpensive and sometimes free. 割わり箸はしはとても安やすくて、無料むりょうの場合ばあいもあります。 However, meoto-bashi are used for special celebrations and cost around 3,000 yen to 10,000 yen. しかし、夫婦箸めおとばしは特別とくべつなお祝いわいに使つかいますので、3,000さんぜん円えんから10,000いちまん円えんぐらいかかります。 Choosing the Chopsticks That Are Right for You! 自分じぶんに合あうお箸はしを選えらびましょう! Photo:Chopsticks(写真しゃしん:お箸はし) As we mentioned above, there are many different types of chopsticks. 上うえに書かいてあるように、お箸はしには様々さまざまな種類しゅるいがあります。 However, it might not be obvious what chopsticks are best for you. しかし、自分じぶんにはどのお箸はしが一番いちばん合あっているのかわからない人ひともいるでしょう。 For those who aren't used to using chopsticks and want to learn to hold them properly, or want to correct some bad habits that they might have, we recommend training chopsticks. お箸はしを持もつのが慣なれていなくて、正ただしく持もてるようになりたい人ひとや、悪わるい習慣しゅうかんを直なおしたい人ひとは、トレーニング箸はしがおすすめです。 Training chopsticks are handy for people who are learning to use chopsticks for the first time and also children. トレーニング箸はしは、初はじめてお箸はしを使つかう人ひとや子供こどもに便利べんりなお箸はしです。 They're designed in a way that just by holding them, you can hold them correctly. 持もつだけで正ただしく持もてるような工夫くふうがされています。 For people finding it difficult to pick up certain foods, such as noodles, you can also try chopsticks with a non-slip grip. 麺類めんるいなどの特定とくていの食たべ物ものを摘つまむむのが難むずかしいと感かんじる人ひとには、滑すべり止どめが付ついたお箸はしがおすすめです。 These chopsticks have non-slip grooves on the tips to prevent food from falling off. このお箸はしは、食たべ物ものが落おちちないように、先端せんたんに滑すべり止どめが付ついています。 If you're looking for a cheaper pair of chopsticks, try searching at Japan's various 100-yen shops. もっと安やすいお箸はしをお探さがしているなら、日本にほんの百均ひゃっきん(100ひゃく円えんショップ)はいかがでしょう。 Shops like Daiso sell all sorts of chopsticks. 「ダイソー」などの百均ひゃっきんショップでは、様々さまざまな種類しゅるいのお箸はしが売うられています。 You can find plain wooden chopsticks, washable plastic chopsticks with designs, and a variety of cool/cute designs. 無地むじの木きで作つくられたお箸はしや、洗あらえるデザイン付つのプラスチックのお箸はし、かっこいいデザインからかわいいデザインまで、様々さまざまなお箸はしがあります。 In addition to chopsticks, 100-yen shops also sell accessories for chopsticks. またお箸はしのほか、百均ひゃっきんショップでは、お箸はしのアクセサリーも売うられています。 As for chopstick accessories, chopstick cases and chopstick rests are the most popular. お箸はしのアクセサリーといえば、箸はしケースと箸はし置おきが人気にんきです。 Chopstick cases are convenient for carrying your own chopsticks. 箸はしケースは自分じぶんのお箸はしを入いれて持もち運はこべるので、お弁当べんとうと一緒いっしょに使つかうと便利べんりです。 Chopstick rests are used to temporarily set down chopsticks when eating. 箸はし置おきは、食たべているときに一時的いちじてきにお箸はしを置おくためのものです。 Place the side that has touched your mouth on the chopstick rest. お箸はしの口くちをつけた側がわを乗のせます。 It's bad manners to leave chopsticks in food, so be careful. 食たべ物ものにお箸はしを刺さしたままにするのはマナー違反いはんなので、気きを付つけてください。 Summary of How to Use Chopsticks and Chopstick Manners お箸はしの正ただしい使つかい方かたとお箸はしのマナーのまとめ Start by repeatedly practicing how to hold and use chopsticks correctly. まずは、お箸はしの正ただしい持もち方かたと使つかい方かたを繰くり返かえし練習れんしゅうしてみてください。 You'll be able to master them in no time! すぐに上手じょうずに使つかえるようになります! And, by studying the rules and manners of chopsticks, you'll be able to relax when you go to Japan. そして、お箸はしのルールやマナーを勉強べんきょうすれば、日本にほんに行いくときにも安心あんしんできます。 h2 ruby { font-weight: bold; } .mod-article-caption .caption-heading { font-size: 2.4rem !important; } .caption-text { font-size: 2rem !important; } -
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Japan's Science and Technology Is Second to None! Let's Hear What the Engineers Have in Store for Japan's Future!
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This video, titled "Japan's Science and Technology Connecting the World - For a Sustainable Future" (世界をつなぐ日本の科学技術—持続可能な未来のために), was released by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This video features interviews with Japanese engineers who are active in the fields of both medicine and engineering. Starting with the IPS cells introduced by Professor Shinya Yamanaka, a surgeon, to AI-powered robots, chemistry is essential for enriching life and living. It is not an exaggeration to say that Japan is a good place to live today because of the many scientists in addition to those featured in this video. In this video, you can hear the thoughts of these scientists, so I highly recommend you to watch it.