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Video article 1:29
The Symbol of Japan’s “Kawaii” Culture! What Kind of Places Are These Maid Cafes? An In-Depth Analysis of the Modern Japanese Culture That People From Around the World Long For
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Check out the Video Introducing Maid Cafes in Japan! We'll take a close look at maid cafe culture in Japan. This is a video introducing Japan's maid cafes, “Introducing @home cafe Osaka main location PV” located in Osaka. The beginning of Otaku culture started in Japan. It has since spread all over the world and become popular worldwide. Many people are curious about this modern culture of maid cafes. Maid cafes, where maids work as waitresses, can be found in many places in Japan. However, maid cafes are mainly located in Akihabara, Tokyo and Nihonbashi, Osaka. If you are curious about Japanese modern cultures such as subculture and Otaku culture, please try visiting a maid cafe. Japan's Maid Cafe Culture Photo:Old town coffee shop It has been said that the origins of Japan's maid cafe culture started around theMeiji era (in 1912). “Cafe Lion” is the very first maid cafe, located in Ginza and Ueno in Tokyo. Maid cafes built a reputation for good looking Japanese girls wearing aprons on top of Japanese style uniforms. Throughout its long history, maid cafes have transformed and created the modern Kawaii culture of Japan. What Kind of Services Are Available at Japan's Maid Cafes Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see in the video at 0:07, the maids are dressed in cute uniforms and give the best service. As you can see in the video at 0:45, there are several different menus available such as a photogenic cafe menu which is Instagrammable, and a rice omelet with a cute message on top. You can also enjoy having conversations with the maids and take pictures together. Some cafes hold a live singing performance as you can see in the video at 0:56. The Different Types of Japanese Maid Cafes Photo:Maid There are several different types of maid cafes in Japan. Besides the modern style maid cafe which you see in the video, there are Japanese themed cafes where they serve Japanese sweets as well. Popular maid cafes are the "@home cafe," in Akihabara and Osaka, and "Maid Ri-min" in Nagoya. It will be fun to visit different maid cafes in different cities. Each maid cafe has different prices and different menus. Japanese Maid Cafe Summary Source :YouTube screenshot Japanese maid cafes became a modern culture of Japan, and it is a symbol of “Kawaii” culture. You can get more than what you get at regular restaurants. Please check the official website of each maid cafe for the service, menu, and pricing. Many cafes are perfect for first time visitors, so please don’t hesitate if you are new to maid cafes. ◆@Home cafe Osaka main location Outline◆ 【Address】B1F SEM building 1st floor, 4-9-13, Nihonbashi, Naniwa, Osaka-shi, Osaka 【Access】5 minutes walk from the ext 1-A at Ebisucho station on Osaka metro Sakaisuji line 【Admission Fee】Adult: 700 Yen 【Hours】11:00 〜 22:00 【Closures】Irregular 【Parking】Not available 【Phone Number】06-6585-9760 【Official Website】@Home cafe https://www.cafe-athome.com/ -
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A Prime Location for Arcade Lovers! Introducing the Latest Game Released at Konami’s Booth at the Japan Amusement Expo!
Modern Culture Festivals & Events- 41 plays
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PR Video for Konami's Booth at the Japan Amusement Expo This video titled “Konami Arcade Game 2019 (JAEPO)" features Konami's booth at the Japan amusement EXPO 2019 (JAEPO)(ジャパンアミューズメントエキスポ2019(JAEPO)) held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in January, 2019. The Japan amusement EXPO is an exhibition of arcade games held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba (千葉県:Chiba prefecture). Famous game companies such as SQUARE ENIX, BANDAI or SEGA release the latest arcade games at this exhibition. Konami is the maker of various games and gaming consoles such as arcade games or rhythm games set in a game arcade. In this article, we will introduce what the Konami booth exhibits at their booth in the Japan amusement EXPO. Be sure to follow along with the video. Arcade games Introduced at Konami's Booth at the Japan Amusement Expo 2019 Source :YouTube screenshot 1. Dance Dance Revolution 20th anniversary. You can see footage of this from 0:38. DDR is a rhythm game. The golden body of this arcade game is highly visible not only in the Konami booth but also throughout the entire exhibition. 4.1 ch’s high quality sound and 55 inch’s large screen allows players to enjoy endless hours of fun with this rhythm game, which is exactly why many people looking for the newest rhythm game visited Konami's booth. Source :YouTube screenshot 2. ELDORA CROWN “ELDORA CROWN”, an arcade medal game, is a “Dungeon crawler RPG” that was released 15 years ago. Footage of its newest installment appears at 1:40. Although this is an arcade medal game, players can enjoy the many different functions that a normal Dungeon crawler RPG has to offer; one of these being jobs/classes. In online mode, a player can compete with up to 10 other players at a time. Source :YouTube screenshot 3. BOMBER GIRL "BOMBER GIRL” is the most popular game online game among foreign audiences. The old, familiar bomber man is transformed and comes back to life as a cute girl. This arcade game garnered a lot of people’s attention, not only because of the attractiveness of the characters, but also because of the quality of the games 3D images. Also a full-scale baseball card collection game game, "Anima Lotta," a game that will draw you in with its dazzling glimmer, and "Marble Carnival," a type of medal game that uses marbles, were also exhibited at Konami’s booth. Summary of Konami's Japan Amusement Expo 2019 Booth Source :YouTube screenshot Did you enjoy the video featuring the “Konami booth” at the 2019 Japan amusement EXPO? If so, don't forget it's held in January or February every year. In addition to game demos, the Japan Amusement Expo sponsors other events such as the "Tenka Ichigege Festival", the "Tenkaichi Medage Festival", as well as the "Tenka Ikgege Festival." If you want to compete with other players, why not try participating in these competitions? Also there are other exciting activities at the Japan Amusement Expo such as crane games, where players can bring back prizes for free, or you can meet famous YouTubers who visit this Expo to shoot videos. The Japan Amusement Expo is a famous event that attracts about 70 thousand visitors. There are two types of entrance tickets: “Business tickets” and “General entry tickets." If you are interested in the Japan Amusement Expo, be sure to give it a visit! 【Official Website】Japan Amusement Expo http://www.jaepo.jp/top_en.html -
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The "Kawaii" Tour in Harajuku, Led by a Lolita Tour Guide! Check Out the Cute Tour Guide Popular Among Foreign Travelers in Tokyo!
Modern Culture Travel Things to Do- 92 plays
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Experience "Kawaii" Culture in Harajuku! "Kawaii" everywhere! Lolita Tour Guide, Harajuku Tour (06/18/26)" (「カワイイ」連発!ロリータガイドと巡る原宿ツアー(18/06/26)」), is a video released by "AnnnewsCH," of a Lolita fashion guide taking foreign tourists on a tour of popular spots in Harajuku, such as grocery stores and cafes. Now that Kawaii (cute) culture is gaining popularity throughout the world, more and more foreigners are coming to Japan to experience the Japanese subculture, instead of touring Japan's high packed tourist attractions. This article introduces Japan's kawaii culture with a focus on Harajuku tours led by Lolita fashionistas. A Look at "Kawaii" Lolitas Photo:Lolita fashion girl A growing number of foreigners visit Japan to take a tour of Takeshita Street, the holy land of lolitas. At present, there are tours that are soaring in popularity among foreign visitors to Japan. That tour, is the lolita-fashion Harajuku tour! Lolita guides will take you through trendy boutiques and cafes dealing with cute fashion, and you can enjoy a tour packed with "kawaii." The tour can be viewed at 0:12 in the video. Lolita fashion refers to cute fashion, such as dolls, clothes with lots of laces and frills, and hairstyles with large ribbons. Street fashion, a look sported by many young women in Japan, is said to have been born in Harajuku. The lolita girl played by Kyoko Fukada, from the movie "Kamikaze Girls" released in 2004, triggered a sudden rise in popularity. The Kawaii Harajuku Tour! Source :YouTube screenshot The Harajuku tour, which allows you to experience kawaii, is a tour that takes you to Takeshita Street, Omotesando, Urahara, Cat Street, Meiji Street, and other kawaii shopping spots where you can discover new forms of kawaii in every corner. Takeshita Street is a shopping street in Jingumae, Shibuya, and is a pedestrian mall for young people.. It's a very exciting spot, filled with couples on dates and students on school trips. This tour will take you to a number of shopping and lunch spots, including boutiques selling Lolita fashion, Instagrammable cafes, and shops offering crepes and other sweets. You can see the kawaii Harajuku tour throughout the video, including shopping at the cute little shop on a back street (1:55), having a quick bite to eat at the cute little cafe (2:17), and experiencing a kawaii show like at 2:26. You can see kawaii everywhere along the Harajuku tour! Japan's Unique "Kawaii" Culture Source :Harajuku Kawaii Tour Kawaii is a Japanese word that expresses loveliness and charm. It is similar to "Cute" when translated into English, but the nuance of "Cute" is slightly different from that of "Kawaii" in Japan as it has a childish feel to it. Since there is no other word that fits the word "Kawaii" exactly, the Japanese word "Kawaii" has come to be used abroad as is. The success of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was also a catalyst for the popularity of kawaii culture around the world. Recently, BABYMETAL, a band that plays metal music in kawaii fashion, has also become popular overseas, and the number of people from abroad who like kawaii culture may continue to increase in the future. Summary of "Kawaii" Culture Source :YouTube screenshot This article introduced the Harajuku Kawaii Tour along with the video "Kawaii" everywhere! Lolita Tour Guide, Harajuku Tour (06/18/26)," by "AnnnewsCH." In the video, you'll see how to enjoy Japan's unique culture by visiting various spots where you can experience "kawaii"! Enjoy a tour that adds a new element of discovery to the traditional experience of Japan! 【Official Website】Takeshita Street official map -Harajuku latest information- https://www.takeshita-street.com/ 【Official Website】Harajuku Kawaii Tour https://www.harajuku-kawaii-tour.com/ -
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Manga - Japan's World-Famous Contemporary Culture! Boasting a Collection of Over 300,000 Manga, the Kyoto International Manga Museum Is the Place to Go for Any True Manga Fan!
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Learn About the Kyoto International Manga Museum With This Video This video, titled "Kyoto International Manga Museum - Local Information Video Site Machi Log" (京都国際マンガミュージアム - 地域情報動画サイト 街ログ) "Machi Log," a Japanese video news site. It's a promotional video of the Kyoto International Manga Museum located in Nakagyo, Kyoto. One Piece, Chihayafuru, Kimetsu no Yaiba... The craze for Japanese Manga and Cosplay has been rapidly spreading across the world. The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a paradise for manga lovers, and attracts both domestic and international visitors. From the classics to the latest manga - you are free to read any comic from the collection. This article looks at the facilities and history of the Kyoto International Manga Museum. What is the Kyoto International Manga Museum? Source :YouTube screenshot In November 2006, the Kyoto International Manga Museum was founded as a joint project between Kyoto city and Kyoto Seika University (a university noted for its faculties of manga and anime). The building housing the museum is the former Tatsuike Elementary School. Today, the museum is also recognized as a comprehensive cultural facility that holds many important historical, as well as contemporary, manga-related materials including Meiji-period(1868-1912) magazines, the postwar rental comics, and the original illustrations. The museum offers a variety of entertainment to both children and young adults, such as the "Children's Library"(0:58-) that contains plenty of illustrated books for children, the "Walls of Manga" which have a total length extending 140 meters (1:10-), the "International Manga Expo" dedicated to international manga, periodic performances of kamishibai (paper plays) (1:19-), and a portrait corner. Some facilities try to limit overcrowding on Saturdays, Sundays or national holidays by limiting the number of participants. The world-class manga collection includes the classics or the growing section of international manga. Highlights of the Kyoto International Manga Museum Source :YouTube screenshot Not just offering the opportunity to enjoy manga, the Kyoto International Manga Museum also has facilities that allow you to conduct research on the topic as well. The research reference room, for example, allows you to access to the digital archives. Hands-on workshops give participants a real manga-making experience. These facilities and workshops are to help contribute to cultivating future manga artists and animators. Visitors are greeted by a figure from one of Tezuka Osamu's masterpieces, "Hi no Tori" (Phoenix), suspended on the atrium as they walk in. Drawn on the wall of the in-house cafe are the autographs and illustrations by many famous manga artists. These exclusive attractions ensure an instagrammable picture. The museum provides various facilities such as a museum shop that stocks a huge lineup of the museum's original goods, including its mascot character "Manyu". Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the museums courtyard as well. Summary of the Kyoto International Manga Museum Introduction Source :YouTube screenshot This article introduced the Kyoto International Manga Museum, a must-go place for all manga fans or youngsters who are aiming to be illustrators/manga artists themselves. The museum has held many collab events with popular manga. In December 2019, a pop-up store teamed up with "The Seven Deadly Sins" opened there. The Kyoto International Manga Museum offers you quite unique manga-related experiences. It is made to entertain everyone. You can simply enjoy reading manga, or track back the history of the art form. If you're planning on visiting Kyoto It's a great opportunity to visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum. ◆Kyoto International Manga Museum|General Information◆ 【Address】〒604-0846 Kyoto International Manga Museum Karasuma-Oike, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Japan (Address to put in your car's navigation system) 604-0846 Kinbuki cho 452, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto city 【Entrance Fee】Adults - 800 yen, High school and junior high school student - 300 yen, Children - 100 yen(Group discounts are available) 【Hours】10:00-18:00 【Holidays】Tuesdays 【Parking】None 【Telephone No】+81-75-254-7414 【Official Website】Kyoto International Manga Museum https://www.kyotomm.jp/en/ -
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The 2.5D Musical "Touken Ranbu," Popular Among Women, Is Headed to the World Stage! Backstage at the Touken Ranbu Performance in Paris!
Modern Culture Entertainment & Music- 149 plays
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About the DVD and Blu-Ray of the Musical "Touken Ranbu" This is a promotional video published by "PRIME CAST." The title of this video is "Shibuya no Oto Presents the Musical 'Touken Ranbu' - From 2.5D to the World <Special Edition> Blu-ray & DVD Launch Announcement Video" (シブヤノオト Presents ミュージカル『刀剣乱舞』 -2.5次元から世界へ- <特別編集版> Blu-ray&DVD 発売告知動画). This DVD/Blu-ray was released in June, 2019. This DVD/Blu-ray closely covered "Touken Ranbu - Atsukashiyama 2018" in Paris, France. It also contains unreleased footage of Touken Ranbu performed at the music show "Shibuya no Oto." In addition, bonus videos, including stage footage from the performances "MUSIC JAPAN" and "Shibuya no Oto," which can be seen at 1:36 in the video, the special medley performance at "SONGS OF TOKYO" (2:16), and the live performance in 2018 at the Japanese traditional New Year’s eve music show "Kohaku Uta Gassen (2:45) are also contained in this DVD/Blu-ray. This article will introduce the musical "Touken Ranbu" alongside the video. Check out the video to get a feel for the 2.5-dimensional world of Touken Ranbu. About the Musical, Touken Ranbu Source :YouTube screenshot Toukenranbu is a very popular online game released in 2016 as a smartphone app from DMM Games. It's a sword training simulation game in which players collect "sword boys" by anthropomorphizing famous Japanese swords to fight their enemies in historical battles. Due to the popularity of the game, famous Japanese swords have attracted attention and have been exhibited in museums, shown at musicals, used in theatre, appeared in animations and movies, have had events made about them and have even had products made available for sale. The 2.5-dimensional work refers to the space between the two-dimensional game and the three-dimensional real world. The musical "Touken Ranbu" is a 2.5-dimensional musical action play in which actors recreate the world of the game on stage. Touken Ranbu -From 2.5D to the World <Special Edition> Source :YouTube screenshot The musical "Touken Ranbu" is still being performed and has many different programs. This DVD/Blu-ray contains a program called “Atsukushiyama 2018,” a story about sword men preventing historical revisionists from altering the history of Yoshitsune Minamoto and Musashibo Benkei. This DVD/Blu-ray closely covered the backstage at this musical performed in Paris, France. Other programs include “Bakumatsu Tenroden” and “Three Hundred Years of Lullaby,” while "Bakumatsu Tenrouden 2020" (幕末天狼傳2020) and "Sword Dance: Paradise of the Sea of Tranquility" (刀剣乱舞 ~静かの海のパライソ~) are scheduled to be performed in 2020. The musical will be divided into two parts: the first part is a musical and the second part is a live performance where the audience can enthusiastically support their favorite characters. The main cast of “Atsukashiyama 2018” is led by Mario Kuroba, Ryo Kitazono, Tsubasa Sakiyama all of whom have appeared in the musical Prince of Tennis. A behind-the-scenes look at the performance, including Ryo Kitazono's voice only appearance due to a doctor's stop just before the Paris show (0:45) are included in the DVD/Blu-ray. Summary of Touken Ranbu - From 2.5D to the World <Special Edition> Source :YouTube screenshot The Musical “Touken Ranbu” will be performed again in fall, 2020. Please check the official website for ticket information. The CD album “Token Danshi team Sanjo with Kiyomitsu Kashu” is also on sale and has become very popular, especially among women. If you're interested in the musical, be sure to watch the announcement video, which shows the charm of the musical Touken Ranbu! 【Official Website】Musical “Touken Ranbu” https://musical-toukenranbu.jp/ -
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Spend a Relaxing Time With Charming Cats at a Cat Café! They Make You Smile Just by Looking at Them!
Modern Culture Living Things- 72 plays
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Introducing the Cat Café Culture of Japan! This video is titled "Cat Café Nyaon PV" (猫カフェ 猫音(ニャオン)PV) and is a promotional video for Cat Café Nyaon, a cat café in Osaka. In Japan, there are cat cafes, where you can spend time playing with charming cats. At a cat café, you can feed a wide variety of cats and play with them with various toys. It is also fun to take photos of pretty cats climbing on the cat towers. They are very photogenic. Cat cafes are cafes where people drink and eat. As such, they serve you delicious food in a hygienic container with a lid as shown from 1:14. Friendly cats are allowed in the dining area, too. They come on top of the table and invite you to play. They are very cute. Enjoy the modern Japanese culture of cat cafes as shown in the video. What Are Japan's Cat Cafes? Photo:Cat cafe The origin of cat cafes goes back to Nekokaen, opened in Taiwan in 1998. In Japan, the first cat café opened in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture in Japan's Kansai region in 2004. The history of cat cafes is still very short, and it is a modern Japanese culture. However, there are many cat café fans who want to spend a fun time with cats. A movie called ‘Cat Café (猫カフェ Nekokafe)’ was released in 2018. It was a really hot topic at the time. Since the cats at the cat cafes are prone to stress, most cafes give them a regular health check. There are some cat cafes where you can meet pedigree cats, while others keep mixed breed or abandoned cats. There are also adoption cafes, too, where you can adopt a cat of your choice. If you want to get a cat in Japan, perhaps you can visit one of these places. About Cat Café Nyaon Source :YouTube screenshot Cat Café Nyaon shown in the video is in the Naniwa district of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. As you approach the front door of the cat world, cat ornaments welcome you. This is shown from 0:07. Once in the café, you are in the world of cats. You are surrounded by cat-related items such as picture books and other cat-like objects. You can see the inside of the café from 0:27 in the video. You can spot other small cat fixtures throughout the video as well. How many can you spot? At Cat Café Nyao, six café cats entertain visitors. With these cute cats, you should be able to take photos perfect for Instagram. Let’s Go to a Cat Café! Photo:A napping cat In Kyoto, where many foreign tourists visit for sightseeing, there are cat cafes such as Tango in Saiin, that is easily accessed from Kyoto station. There is also Jiji in Uji, Mocha in Kawara Town, Gallery Cats Eye in Maruta Town and Marumari in Shugakuin. There are many more cat cafes in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Akihabara in Tokyo. There are various cat cafes in Chiba Prefecture, Nara Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture in addition to Saitama Prefecture, Yokohama City, Nagoya City and Osaka City. Why not visit a cat café during your stay in Japan. Summary of Japan's Cat Cafes Source :YouTube screenshot As seen in the video, cat cafes are a part of Japanese culture. You can be surrounded by many kinds of cats and spend a relaxing time with them. The admission varies from one café to another. You pay around 1,000 yen per hour at most cat cafés for admission. Food and drinks that you order are charged separately. Please be aware that there are many rules for spending time with the animals. You can check the café ranking, recommendations and opening hours on the internet prior to your visit. We hope you find a fantastic cat café. ◆Cat Café ~ Nyaon ~ ◆ 【Address】3-7-24, Nihonbashi Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0025 Japan 【Access】1 minute-walk from Exit 1-A5 of Ebisu Station on Subway Sakaisuji Line 【Admission】1,080 Yen~/60 minutes, 1,480 Yen~/90 minutes (drinks charged separately) 【Hours】Around 13:45~21:00 【Closures】Not regularly closed 【Parking】No 【Telephone No.】06-7503-5702 【Official Website】Cat Café ~ Nyaon ~ | A secret café for adults and cats http://nyaon.co.jp/ 【TripAdviser】Cat Café Nyaon https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14127654-d9917477-Reviews-Neko_Cafe_Nyaon-Naniwa_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html -
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"Kimetsu no Yaiba" Is the Hottest Anime of Spring 2019! If You’re Looking to Learn About the Popular New Anime, You Came to the Right Place!
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Introducing Kimetsu no Yaiba! This video, titled "Crazy for Kimetsu no Yaiba!," released by "Tokyo MX," introduces the popular manga Kimetsu no Yaiba. "Kimetsu no Yaiba" (Demon Slayer) is a manga popular among all ages, and the comic is continuously sold out in stores throughout Japan. In this video, you can see the interviews of the fans of "Kimetsu no Yaiba," showing just how popular it is! In this article, we will introduce the extremely popular manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba" alongside the video. Kimetsu no Yaiba Photo:Bookstore Kimetsu no Yaiba is a popular manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Shueisha, between Issue 11 in 2016 to Issue 24 in 2020. It is the first serialized work by Koyoharu Gotoge. *Spoilers ahead* The manga portrays an interesting take on Japanese sword fighting, focusing on the main character whose family was killed by demons. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps in order to avenge his family and cure his sister who was turned into a demon. As of May 2020, and its most recent 20th volume of the comic series, it has sold over 60 million copies. It sold 12,058,000 copies in the "Oricon Annual Comic Rankings 2019," beating out the hugely popular "One Piece" manga for the number one spot. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Story The protagonist, Kamado Tanjiro, followed in the footsteps of his late father and lived a peaceful life supporting his family by making charcoal burnings. One day after leaving home, his family is killed by a demon and his sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon. Two years later, after joining the Demon Slayer Corps to train in swordsmanship and turn his sister Nezuko back into a human, he faces off against Muzan, the leader of the demons. As shown in the video, "Kimetsu no Yaiba" become quite the social phenomenon when it was airing; however, at the height of its popularity, the final issue was released in Weekly Shonen Jump sold on May 18th, 2020. The movie "Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" will be released on October 16, 2020. The film has been attracting a lot of attention due to the popular voice actors that will star in it. More About Kimetsu no Yaiba Photo:Bookstore As shown in the video at 1:52, the manga for Kimetsu no Yaiba, is sold out and in short supply at all the big stores in Tokyo. This goes for not only just the latest issue, but older issues are also low in stock and as you can see from 2:55, there are many people going around bookstores in search of them. It's rare in recent years for a manga to sell out so many copies, even if it's regularly reprinted, truly making it a social phenomenon. Although Kimetsu no Yaiba became popular mainly among young people, it's actually a work that is popular among adults as well, regardless of age. You can see an interview with an older Kimetsu no Yaiba fan from Sugamo at 1:14 in the video. You can also see "KIMETSU CAFÉ in SWEETS PARADISE" at 3:09 in the video, a collaboration café with "Sweets Paradise's" Ikebukuro branch. A popular menu item is the charcoal-grilled chicken curry with the main character Tanjiro on top. Many fans come to the cafe just to see the awesome food art and collaboration goods, and the café is so popular that it gets fully booked with reservations. Summary of Kimetsu no Yaiba Photo:Kimetsu no Yaiba "Crazy for Kimetsu no Yaiba!," released by "Tokyo MX," is a video showing the popularity of the hottest new manga and anime, Kimetsu no Yaiba. With its final issue in 2020, Kimetsu no Yaiba skyrocketed in popularity due to the anime release in 2019, making it a social phenomenon. The manga has come to an end; however, the popularity of Kimetsu no Yaiba continues! 【Official Website】Kimetsu no Yaiba Official portal site https://kimetsu.com/ -
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A Collaboration of Traditional Japanese Ink Painting and the Latest Video Technology! This Is the Coolest Video You'll Ever See!
Modern Culture Art & Architecture- 72 plays
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This video, released by "oricon," is titled "A Cool Collaboration of Ink Painting and Video! This Collab Between Sumi-e and the Latest Video Technology Is a Must-See!" (墨絵と映像のコラボがカッコいい!墨絵と最新の映像技術を駆使した驚きの演出は必見!). This video is a project to support the "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe," a horse race. Up-and-coming sumi-e artist Yu-ki Nishimoto's powerful works in Tokyo Yurakucho are collaborated with the latest video technology. Discover a wonderful fusion of Japanese traditions and technology. -
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The World of the Popular Manga/Anime "Gintama" Is Expressed in Odotte-mita! Enjoy the Performances by the Popular Dance Team!
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This video is titled "Public Enemy: Gintama through dance|Gintama real life (36th performance) Chikuzenni vol.11 DANCE SHOWCASE" (パブリックエネミー 銀魂 踊ってみた Gintama real life(36作目) 筑前人 vol.11 DANCE SHOWCASE), was released by "nekomon1." In this video, you can see the performance by the dance team dressed as the characters from the popular anime/manga "Gintama." Odotte-mita is a genre of dancing that involves dressing up as characters from anime that are popular on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga. In this video, the popular dance team "Public Enemy" dances the popular manga Gintama in Odotte-mita style. Not only do they dance, but you can also see how their performance links to the original storyline. Be sure to watch the performance to the very end so you don't miss anything! -
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From No Makeup to Hatsune Miku! a Cosplay Makeup Tutorial! These Detailed Makeup Techniques Are a Must See!
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This video is titled "[Eng Sub] [Cosplay] How to Go From No Makeup to Hatsune Miku (2018 Version) [Kuromu-Style]" (《Eng sub》【コスプレ】カワハギから初音ミクになる方法(2018改)【黒夢流】). The video was released by Kuromu (くろむ). The video introduces the popular cosplayer Kuromu going from zero makeup to looking just like Hatsune Miku! It shows awesome techniques that many popular cosplayers use as well! Be sure to check it out! -
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The Final Chapter of the Popular "Rurouni Kenshin" Movie Series Is Set to Release in 2021! Is This the Last Time You'll See the Classic, Which Sold 72 Million Copies, on the Big Screen?
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This video, titled "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter: The Final / The Beginning - Special Report" (映画『るろうに剣心 最終章 The Final/The Beginning』特報), was released by "Warner Bros. Official Channel" (ワーナー ブラザース 公式チャンネル). Rurouni Kenshin, introduced in the video is a work by Nobuhiro Watsuki, which was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from 1994 to 1999. It's often abbreviated as "Ruroken" in Japanese. The manga about Japan in the early Meiji period has sold more than 72 million copies. "Rurouni Kenshin: The Final/The Beginning" will be released during Golden Week in 2021 and is the final part of the "Rurouni Kenshin" film series which has earned a total 12.5 billion yen at the box office. The cast includes Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Mackenyu, Yū Aoi, and Yōsuke Eguchi. -
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Make the Sword of Erdrick From Dragon Quest With Materials You Can Pick up at Any 100 Yen Store in Japan! Tips, and How to Make Your Own!
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This video was released by "GyakuYoga - the weapon and armor maker GyakuYoga Props" (ギャクヨガ-武器防具作る人 GyakuYoga Props). The video is titled "ENG_SUB [Dragon Quest XI]Sword of Light Tutorial (Sword of Roto) - How make cosplay sword." In this video, cosplayer GyakuYoga shows you how to make a sword by hand from the popular game Dragon Quest. Dragon Quest is an RPG game that was released in 1986 and has had several installments. Erdrick's (known as "roto" in Japan) sword, which is made in this video, is one of the weapons that Erdrick, the hero of Dragon Quest, is equipped with. Most of the materials for making the sword can be purchased at a hundred yen shop. It's hard to believe that this sword was created on such a low budget. The sword looks heavy at first glance, but it only weighs 260 grams and has an iron core inside to make it stronger. The second half of the video shows how to make the scabbard as well! -
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Amazing, Realistic Cosplays at the Popular Event, Wonder Festival! The World's Largest Model and Figure Event Is a Dream Come True for Fans!
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This video, titled "Wonder Festival 2020 Winter.This is the world’s biggest festival for figures.ワンフェスWF2020冬ワンダーフェスティバル," was released by "emoma!" Wonder Festival is the world's largest exhibition and seller of production kits (models and figures) sponsored by Kaiyodo, one of Japan's largest figure production companies. Both professionals and amateurs are welcome to participate. In addition to the exhibition and sales space, there's a cosplay free zone. Cosplayers dressed in game and anime costumes will be taking photos and interacting with each other. Many of the cosplayers at Wonder Festival have incredibly realistic cosplays, so be sure to check them out in the video! -
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Introducing the Music Video for the Popular Game Touken Ranbu by Touken Danshi Team Bakumatsu! Enjoy Songs and Powerful Sword Fights!
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This video, titled "Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata 'Battle Cry' Full MV," was released by PRIME CAST. In this video, you can see the music video of the 6th single by Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata. Touken Danshi is a general term for the characters in the popular smartphone game Touken Ranbu. Touken Ranbu is a game in which players train male characters who personify famous Japanese swords. Due to the popularity of the game, it has been made into musical, and the swordsmen singing in the video are the actors who play the role of the swordsmen in the musical. The musical "Touken Ranbu" has had CDs released by Touken Danshi from related eras. This video features "Battle Cry," which shows swordsmen from the last days of the Tokugawa shogunate. -
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The New Age of Temples? An Ex-Dj Turned Chief Priest Reads Sutras to the Sound of Techno!
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This video, titled "Japan’s DJ Monk Spins the Holiest Beats," was released by "Great Big Story." In the video, Asakura Gyosen, the chief priest of Shoonji Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji School in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, reads a sutra to the sound of techno. As a young man, Asakura used to DJ at the temple, and now hundreds of people come to listen to his techno memorial services, where he combines beats and projection mapping with sutras. -
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How to Make Japan's "Kyaraben," the World's Cutest Bento! Is This Really a Bento?! You'll Be Amazed at the Quality!
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This video, titled "These Bento Boxes Are Too Cute to Eat (Almost)," was released by Great Big Story. Kyaraben, the bentos so cute you don't even want to eat them, are made with rice, side dishes, and often involve cute anime character designs. In this video, you can see the world-famous Michael Jackson, former President Obama, Pokémon, Doraemon, Hello Kitty, and Mickey Mouse bentos! You'll be amazed at the quality of these kyaraben! The woman featured in the video also holds kyaraben workshops, and many people learn how to make kyaraben from her. Kyaraben are not only cute, but they also make children happy and encourage them to eat things they don't like. Take the time to enjoy this newly developed modern Japanese culture! -
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The Popular Manga "Jujutsu Kaisen" Has Been Made Into an Anime! The Exciting Video That Many Fans Have Been Waiting for Is Finally Out!
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This video, titled "TV Anime 'Jujutsu Kaisen' PV Part 1" (TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』PV第1弾), was released by "TOHO animation channel" (TOHO animation チャンネル). Jujutsu Kaisen, featured in this video, is a work by Gege Akutami, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, published by Shueisha, since 2018. The total number of sales of the single-volume manga exceeded 4.5 million copies as of May 2020. This is a fantasy battle story about a sorcerer's struggle to exorcise ghosts and curses using magic. The TV anime featured in the video is scheduled to air from October 2020. -
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Tons of Popular Characters Will Be at the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival! Check Out Some of the Awesome Costumes From the 2014 Event!
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This video is titled "Ikebukuro・Halloween Cosplay Parade in Ikebukuro! Sexy ONE PIECE Team and Cool Metal Gear! Ikebukuro Cosplay Vol. 1" (池袋でハロウィン・コスプレパレード!SexyなONE PIECEチームやカッコいいメタルギアも♪池袋街コスレポVol.1). It was released by "ikebukurotv." The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival introduced in the video, is a Halloween event held every year around Halloween, in which many cosplayers participate. The event is sponsored by Dwango, Toshima Ward, and Sunshine, which runs the video service niconico. You can enjoy delicious food in cosplay on the streets and there are also stage events. This video shows the cosplay parade that takes place on Sunshine Street! Cosplayers are also asked what it is they enjoy about cosplay in interviews in the video! -
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A Collaboration of "Wa" and "Modernity" at Shinju-an Temple in Kyoto! The Works of Popular Creators Around the World Reimagined
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This video, titled "Daitokuji Shinju-an Challenged by Six Contemporary Painters "A New Fusuma-e Project" | nippon.com" (現代絵師6人が挑んだ大徳寺真珠庵「襖絵新調プロジェクト」 | nippon.com), was released by "nippon.com." This video shows Shinju-an Temple in Kyoto, which is known as a temple related to Ikkyu. New fusuma paintings, painted by creators from the world of manga, video games and animation, have been specially unveiled in 2018. The six contemporary artists who participated in the new fusuma-e project were Kenichi Kitami, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Isamu Kamikokuryo, Soshu Hamaji, Takayuki Ino, and Kazuya Yamaguchi. In the video, you can see rare works of art that are not normally available to the public. -
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Meet the Girls Aiming to Be Japanese Idols! Get an Inside Look at the Lessons of These Girls as They Pursue Their Dreams!
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This video, titled "Meet the Girls Aiming to Be Japanese Idols Part 1 [Japan in Motion 2019 #20]," was released by Japan in Motion. In the first half of the video, three girls - a Japanese girl, Russian girl, and an Italian girl - talk about Japanese idols at an idol store in Akihabara. The three girls also visit a prestigious school in Hiroshima Prefecture that has produced many popular Japanese idols. Actor's School Hiroshima has produced many members of world famous idol groups, such as members of Perfume, BABYMETAL, Morning Musume, AKB48, Nogizaka48, STU48, and =LOVE. The three even got to experience a lesson with their students! -
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The Famous Nichirin Blade From the Popular Anime "Demon Slayer." Such High-Quality You Could Easily Mistake It for a Real Sword!
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This video, titled "【日輪刀】Kyojuro Rengoku Nichirin Blade - Demon Slayer - YorozuKajiya: Sword making," was released by " よろず鍛冶屋-Yorozu Kajiya-." In this video, you can see the sword of Kyojuro Rengoku, the flame hashira from the popular anime/manga "Demon Slay "Kimetsu no Yaiba," being made. All parts of this Japanese sword are made with wood! Each part is carefully crafted by hand, and you don't have to be a fan of Demon Slayer to enjoy this video. The finished sword is so beautiful that it could be mistaken for the real thing! -
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A Wooden Dollhouse With a Hidden Door! This Masterpiece Is Made With 100 Yen Materials and Amazing Craftsmanship!
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This video, titled "DIY☺︎ 100均のフォトフレームに隠し扉のあるドールハウスを作ってみた!Miniature dollhouse with hidden door!" was released by "Hanabira工房" This is a popular DIY video that received over 1 million views within a month of its release! In the video, you can see a dollhouse with a hidden door being made. It uses mainly wood and 100-yen products. In the 40-minute video, you can enjoy watching the amazing process of making this hidden-door dollhouse. One of the highlights is the fried eggs and bacon on a frying pan that can be seen at 29:11 in the video. It's hard to believe they're smaller than a one-yen coin. -
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Introducing All the Popular Characters From the Hit Anime Series, "Demon Slayer"! What Is It That Makes This Show So Awesome?!
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This video, titled "TV Anime "Demon Slayer" Hashira Intro PV" (TVアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱解禁PV), was released by "Aniplex" (アニプレックス). Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), introduced in this video, is a popular manga that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, published by Shueisha, from November 2016 to 2020. It has sold a total of 60 million copies (*as of June 2020). The story follows the protagonist as he fights "demons" who killed his family, and searches for a way to turn his sister back into a human after she was turned into a demon. The TV anime aired from April to September 2019. -
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The Final Chapter of "Attack on Titan" Is Set to Air in the Fall of 2020! the Final Battle That So Many Fans Have Been Waiting for Is About to Begin!
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This video, titled "TV anime 'Attack on Titan' The Final Season|PV" (TVアニメ「進撃の巨人」The Final Season PV), was released by "ぽにきゃん-Anime PONY CANYON." Attack on Titan, introduced in this video, is a work by Hajime Isayama, which has been serialized in the Bessatsu Shonen Magazine published by Kodansha since September 2009. The manga exceeded 100 million copies sold worldwide as of December 2019. It's a dark, fantasy-type story about fighting mysterious "titans." The TV anime has been airing since 2013 and the fourth season, which is featured in the video, is scheduled to air as "The Final Season" starting in fall 2020.