A Look at the Polishing Techniques Used for Japanese Swords This video, titled "日本刀の研磨 手入れ 本阿弥流 Polishing katana Japanese sword," was released by " JAPAN STUDY 日本研究." Craftsmen who polish swords for a living are called "togishi" (研師) in Japanese. Among these craftsmen, the Hon'ami school shown in the video is a professional sword polishing school that has been around since the Nanboku-cho Period (1336-1392 A.D.). At 12:21 in the video, a stunning view of "Kanamori Masamune," a famous dagger, is introduced. The History and Techniques of Japanese Sword Polishing Source :YouTube screenshot Sword polishing has a long history in Japan and was already being practiced when chokuto (直刀, Japanese straight swords) were still being used. The Hon'ami family, who served Ashikaga Takauji during the Nanboku-cho Period, later established sword polishing and sword appraisal methods. When a sharpener receives a request for sword polishing, he first observes the sword for about a week to visualize the precise polishing. The sword polishing process incorporates a unique technical system. When polishing a sword, it is polished under the assumption that it will be used to cut down enemies, but it is also important to sharpen it in a way that brings out the beauty of the sword, so that the base metal and the hamon (刃文, blade pattern) can be seen clearly. The Sword Polishing Techniques in the Video Source :YouTube screenshot The person introduced at 1:00 in the video is Koshu Hon'ami, a living national treasure of the Hon'ami family. He uses whetstones to carefully polish Japanese swords. There are several types of sword polishers, including Binsuido, Kaiseido, Nagurado, Koma-Nagurado, Uchigumorihado, and Uchigumorijido. The sword is finely polished after being given a rough polish, and then adjusted through finishing polishes. A whetstone called "Narutaki" (鳴滝) is used to polish the surface of the blade, and various secret techniques are used when polishing the swords. There are many different polishes performed when polishing Japanese swords and many of these can be seen in the video. Sharpening the tip of the sword is called “narume” (ナルメ). It's important to finish the narume polishing carefully while protecting the blade of the sword. Summary of Japan’s Sword Polishing Techniques Source :YouTube screenshot Today, there are approximately 50 sword polishing professionals in Japan. There is no set qualification system for sword polishing, but in order to become a swordsmith or a sharpener, one must work under a master or attend a class to acquire advanced skills. Many people around the world are fascinated by Japan's unique swords. In order to maintain the brilliance of the swords, the skills of the sword polishers shown in this video are essential.

What is Mino Handmade Washi, a Traditional Craft of Mino City, Gifu Prefecture? Video introduction of the production process This video, titled "Paper Making at the Mino Washi Studio "Corsoyard" (美濃手漉き和紙工房Corsoyardの紙づくり「本美濃紙」), was created by "Handmadepaper Corsoyard." It introduces the process of making handmade Mino Washi paper. Making traditional Mino Washi involves a series of complicated processes which you can learn more about in this introductory video. The Mino Handmade Paper Co-operative (美濃和紙協同組合) and Mino Washi Preservation Society (美濃和紙保存会) have successfully preserved the traditional Japanese craft of Mino Washi throughout the years. Together with Sekishu-banshi (石州半紙) and Hosokawashi (細川紙), Mino Washi (Honminoshi) was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan in 2014. How Mino Washi is Made Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see from 0:08 in the video, Mino Washi is made from the highest quality mulberry called kouzo (楮), a special breed specifically used for making Mino Washi, using traditional Japanese techniques. The first step to making Mino Washi involves soaking the paper mulberry overnight in water and washing away any impurities in a process called "Mizusarashi" (水晒し). The paper mulberry may also then be removed from the water and laid out on the ground, being exposed to the sunlight in a process called "Agesarashi" (あげ晒し). From 5:56 in the video, you can see the mulberry plant material being boiled in a process called "Shajuku" (煮熟) after which the material is pounded. Traditionally, potassium bicarbonate extracted from wood ash was used during the boiling process. However these days, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydroxide are commonly used, depending on the type of material being used. The fibrous material is then poured into a vessel called a "Sukifune" which the craftsmen can then use to create the Mino Washi paper. The fibers can be easily broken down due to removal of dirt and impurities in the previous steps. From 30:57 in the video, you can see the large sheets of washi paper being taken outdoors to dry in the sun. As there are many important steps and rules to follow in order to make Mino Washi, it is essential that all of the craftsmen are highly skilled. There are currently only five craftsmen, members of the Mino Washi Preservation Society, who are able to make Mino Washi using traditional techniques. Where to Purchase Mino Washi Source :YouTube screenshot There are many stores and workshops in the Mino area of Gifu prefecture where you can buy handmade Mino Washi paper. The natural materials and traditional techniques together produce paper that has a beautiful, transparent finish characteristic of Mino Washi. Mino Washi paper is often used to make Japanese sliding doors called "Fusuma" (襖) and "Shoji" (障子). Recently, Mino Washi is gaining in popularity and you can now find a variety of items made from Mino Washi, such as "Gifu Uchiwa Fans" or "Goshuincho," books used to collect shuin stamps at shrines and temples. Accessories or origami made from Mino Washi also make great gifts! Many of these traditional craft goods can be purchased for a reasonable price so be sure to check out what's available! Mino Washi products can be purchased online as well as at stores and workshops in Gifu prefecture. Summary of Mino Washi Paper - A Traditional Craft of Japan Source :YouTube screenshot We hope you enjoyed watching this introductory video outlining the complicated processes involved in making the traditional Mino Washi paper of Mino, Gifu. Mino Washi is handmade paper of the highest quality and has even been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan. If you're traveling to Gifu, an area which famous for the World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go (白川郷), be sure to check out the beautiful Mino Washi items on sale!

Bingata - A Traditional Japanese Craft This video, titled "BINGATA – Az okinawai textilfestés," was created by "Teodora Vegh." It introduces Rei Ishida (石田麗), who currently makes Bingata in a workshop in Oita Prefecture (大分県). Bingata is a traditional dyeing technique representative of Okinawa, and is sometimes referred to as "Ryukyu Somemono" (琉球染物). This dyeing technique is used to create beautiful clothing items and accessories which are available for purchase. Check out the video to learn more about the history of this traditional craft and how Bingata products are made! The History of Bingata, A Traditional Japanese Craft Source :YouTube screenshot The Bingata dyeing technique has been used in Okinawa since the 13th century. It's said that this technique was developed to create kimono for the royal family at the time. The kanji characters for "Bingata," which until then was simply written in hiragana, were chosen during the Showa period (1926 AD - 1989 AD). Since the Second World War, Bingata workshops have opened up all over Japan and items are now produced as works of art. How Bingata is Made Source :YouTube screenshot The craftsmen must first design and create a stencil that will be used to apply a motif to the fabric. The stencil is cut out carefully by hand. This process can be seen at 0:40 in the video. Once the stencil is made, a paste is applied on top of the stencil (1:38 in the video) followed by paint to apply color to the material. The brushes used to dye the fabric are often made from human hair. Other dyeing methods such as Tsutsugaki (筒描き) and Aizome (藍染) are often used, as well as the traditional Bingata dyeing technique. After applying color, the fabric is then steamed and soaked in water to remove the paste. The Bingata dyeing process shown in the video is as follows: 1. Design 2. Stencil carving (0:39～) 3. Paste application (1:44～) 4. "Gobiki" (2:36～) 5. Color application (3:05～) 6. "Sumitori" (4:03～) 7. Steaming 8. Soaking 9. Nori paste application 10. Dyeing 11. Steaming 12. Soaking 13. Sewing 14. Finish Purchasing Bingata Dyed Goods Source :YouTube screenshot Bingata fabric is used to create many items such as furoshiki (風呂敷), tapestries, accessories, kimono, yukata, furisode (long-sleeved kimono) and hanhaba obi (half-width obi/kimono sash). The bright, bold coloring of Bingata dyed goods is typical of Okinawa. Bingata items can be purchased in workshops and gift shops around Okinawa and Kyushu. In recent years, the number of Bingata items being sold online has been increasing making it even easier to find and purchase the patterns that suit you best. Summary of Bingata, A Traditional Craft of Okinawa Source :YouTube screenshot Making beautiful Bingata dyed goods like those introduced in the video involves a series of complicated processes. Clothing and accessories made from Bingata dyed fabric make great Japanese souvenirs! Have fun searching for your favorite Bingata goods!

About the video on “FLEXIE.” The title of the video is "[Huge impact!] MOL Next-generation Car Carrier FLEXIE Series (Digest)” created by “MOL channel.” This video introduces viewers to the next-generation car carrier vessel developed by Mitsui O.S.K Lines. Using the latest technology, this car carrier ship has high loading efficiency, high propulsive efficiency and high performance. Take a look at the video to see how cool the ship design is! This article will discuss the next-generation car carrier ship “FLEXIE.” What is "FLEXIE", the next generation car carrier ship? Source of photo :YouTube screenshot What you see in the video is the next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE. FLEXIE is operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and carries cars and construction equipment overseas. As you can see in the video at 0:08, the car carrier transportation service “MOL ACE” was established in 2015 to expand their business internationally. The “FLEXIE series” gained an excellent reputation based on its unprecedented innovations. In 1965, MOL’s very first car carrier ship “Oppama Maru” was commissioned. Oppama Maru was the first car carrier ship in Japan at the time. Since then, car carrier ships have advanced over the years and eventually the next-generation car carrier ship series FLEXIE was born. Using the latest technology, FLEXIE allows for the transport of various different kinds of vehicles such as trucks and trailers. Please watch the video starting from 0:38 to learn more about the history of MOL. The next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE received a Good Design Award in 2018. MOL’s FLEXIE won the award, making it the first winner from the shipping industry in over 9 years. The full length of FLEXIE is 199.95 meters (~650 ft) and the total width is 32.2 meters (~105.5 ft). The ship also boasts a capacity of 6,800 units (standard passenger vehicles). Currently, there a 4 vessels in operation. Features of next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE Source of photo :YouTube screenshot Features of next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE include the use of the latest load efficiency increasing technology as well as propulsion efficiency increasing technology. Increasing the number of lift-able decks (floors and ceilings can be raised and lowered) increases the number of decks to 14 layers. FLEXIE is completely strengthened, and as a result, a bulkhead-less structure can be implemented, greatly reducing the usage of the ships partitions (bulkhead). With this new structure, load efficiency is improved 6.25%. Various kinds of vehicles can be loaded on the vessel as well, as the load capacity of the ramp-way is 150 tons. To see how cars are loaded using this latest technology, please take a look at the video starting from 1:12. Source of photo :YouTube screenshot As shown in the video from 2:16, MOL worked on FLEXIE to create a Panamax-type of ship to reduce wind resistance (maximum size Panamax-type ships are able to cross the Panama Canal connecting North and South America). By using the latest propellers, water flow is optimized and increases propulsion efficiency. FLEXIE also cuts CO2 emissions by 13.7% by implementing the latest energy-saving technology. FLEXIE can generate power using a solar panel system and use the solar power when the ship is at anchor to cut emissions to ZERO. As you can see from 3:03, FLEXIE uses technologies such as AR and IoT to support steering and adhere to safety regulations. There's also a sensor that detects any defects and performs maintenance before any trouble occurs. An overview of the next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE Soruce of photo :YouTube screenshot The video “MOL Next-generation Car Carrier FLEXIE Series (Digest)” created by “MOL Channel” introduces viewers to the next-generation car carrier ship FLEXIE. FLEXIE is a high performance car carrier ship using the latest technology. You can see the latest AR steering support technology in the video. The high performance car carrier ship revolutionizing the ship industry has set sail! 【Official Website】Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. https://www.mol.co.jp/en/index.html

江戸の文化の象徴としての江戸木目込人形を動画で存分に堪能！ こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「江戸木目込人形」EDO KIMEKOMI NINGYO Kimekomi Dolls／伝統工芸 青山スクエア traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。 日本独自の伝統工芸で、まさに江戸の文化の象徴ともいえるのが動画で紹介されている「江戸木目込人形」。 日本の職人ならではの文字通り「きめ細かい」丹念な作業で造り上げられる見事な人形です。 日本の、歴史ある芸術品の制作工程がこの動画で紹介されています。 「原型づくり→かま詰め→木地ごしらえ→筋彫り→木目込み→面相描き→仕上げ」という江戸木目込人形の作業手順動画は必見ですよ。 手造りの伝統的技法で職人の魂が込められた人形 江戸木目込人形とは、日本の江戸時代にその制作技法が確立された和服を着た木製の木目込手造り人形です。 和紙を筆頭に、日本の伝統工芸は日本にしかない技術が職人に代々受け継がれてきた伝統的技法があり、江戸で確立した木目込み人形もその代表格の文化財。 江戸木目込人形には、ひな人形・五月人形・親王飾り・招き猫などの種類があり、その小さな人形に日本伝統の文化の粋が凝縮されています。 全ての工程が熟練の職人による手仕事で、しかも特殊な技法によって作られるのが江戸木目込人形の特徴。 そして、その作り方そのものに、日本の伝統工芸と手造りの文化を大切にする職人の魂が込められているといってもよいでしょう。 江戸木目込人形の老舗としては、塚田工房・一秀・柿沼人形などの工房が有名で、塚田工房には施設内に江戸木目込人形の博物館が併設されており、人形の実物だけでなく、材料や原料の見学と共に制作を体験するができるのが嬉しいですね。 外国人も感激！日本伝統の美しい芸術品 江戸木目込人形の別称は賀茂人形または賀茂川人形。 起源は江戸時代初期の元文4年（1739年）に京都の上賀茂神社に奉納された人形といわれています。 京都から始まった人形造りの伝統文化が江戸に伝わり、今ではすっかり華やかな江戸の文化を象徴する人形として親しまれているのです。 全てが手造りの作品なので大量に生産することができず、それゆえに希少な日本文化を伝承した美術品として、あるいは日本にしかない美しい芸術品として、さらには匠の技を示す逸品として、近年外国人観光客からの人気も急激に高まっています。 ギフトにプレゼントに最適！小さな人形に込められた日本文化の紹介まとめ 日本の伝統工芸と日本独自の文化が詰まった可愛らしい小さな人形に込められた江戸木目込人形は、誰もが思わず笑顔になる伝統的工の芸美術品です。 誕生日のギフトに、記念日のプレゼントに、そして観光のお土産にとこれほど喜ばれる商品も少ないでしょう。 動画をご覧になり、江戸木目込人形の魅力にじっくりと触れてください。

日本が誇る刀鍛冶の凄さを紹介した動画について こちらの動画は「ANA Global Channel」が公開した「Japanese swordsmith／Interview - IS JAPAN COOL? CRAFTSMANSHIP（刀鍛冶）」です。 日本には、昔から様々な伝統技術が存在します。 ものによっては数千年のノウハウが蓄積されており、今日まで受け継がれています。 日本を観光する際、日本で培われた伝統技術や職人技をその目で確かめてみるのも楽しみ方の一つ。 今回は日本の刀鍛冶に関する動画を紹介します。 刀鍛冶に関する細かな知識についても触れていくので、日本の伝統技術に興味のある方は一度参考にしてください。 日本の伝統技術の一つ「刀鍛冶」って一体何？ 刀鍛冶とは、日本刀を作る職人のこと。 刀鍛冶になるためには、刀匠資格を持つ刀鍛冶の下で5年以上修業してから文化庁主催の美術刀剣刀匠技術保存研修会を修了しないといけません。 一人前の職人として活躍するには、何年もの時間が必要ということです。 有名な刀鍛冶に正宗や村正、虎徹が挙げられます。 ゲームや漫画等で一度はその名を目にしたという方もいるのではないでしょうか？ 1本1本の名刀には長い歴史があるので、興味のある方は気になる名刀や刀工について調べてみると良いかもしれません。 ちなみに日本の刀鍛冶が作る包丁は海外の方から日本刀のような切れ味と評価されており、高い技術を持った刀鍛冶職人が日本にいることが分かります。 日本で刀鍛冶による職人技を見る 日本の伝統技術をこの目で見たい方も多いと思います。 どこに行けば伝統的な職人技を見られるかを知っておかないといけません。 そのためには、日本の刀鍛冶の工房がどこにあるかを押さえておくことが必要です。 京都府の亀岡市に伝統的な刀鍛冶の技術を学べる工房があります。 将大鍛刀場はJR亀岡駅からタクシーで約20分の所にあります。 日本刀の文化を学んだり、和式ナイフや刀剣を作る体験ができます。 伝統的な職人技を体験したいといった方にうってつけのスポットです。 日本の伝統技術の一つ「刀鍛冶」紹介まとめ 日本には数多くの伝統文化や職人技が存在します。 今回紹介した動画で刀鍛冶の世界を知るきっかけになったのではないでしょうか。 日本の伝統文化や職人技は皆さんが思っている以上に奥深いのです。

1000年以上も続く伝統文化「刀鍛冶」 こちらの動画は「redbowkk9600」が公開した、兵庫県篠山市で日本刀の制作している藤井啓介さんが日本刀を鍛錬する様子を収めた「日本刀鍛錬　katana making(1)」だ。 古くは約1000年前の平安時代から使われてきた日本固有の武器「日本刀」。 世界的にも有名なこの武器は、切ることに特化しており、その性能は他の武器の追随を許さないほどだ。 現代の平和な日本において日本刀が武器として使われることはない。 しかし日本刀には、武器としての性能以上に伝統工芸品としての美しさがある。 刀鍛冶の職人が作った日本刀は、まさに芸術品だ。 伝統工芸品である日本刀を作る職人（刀匠）は、減少傾向にある。 これは日本刀自体が高価で需要が少ないこともあるが、刀鍛冶としての技術を継承することが非常に難しいことが主な原因だ。 刀鍛冶になり、日本伝統の継承者になろうと思っても最低5年の修行期間を経て、やっと本格的な日本刀の鍛錬ができるようになる。 鋭い切れ味と強靱な刀身を実現する日本刀の原料とは？ 日本刀が他の刃物と大きく違う点は原材料にある。 伝統工芸品である日本刀は「玉鋼（たまはがね）」と呼ばれる良質な鋼でできている。 この「玉鋼」は現在は日本刀の原材料でしか使われておらず、「たたら製鉄」という特有の製鉄法で製錬される。 「玉鋼」は普通の鋼と比較すると不純物が少ないので非常に美しくあり、また加工しやすく割れにくいという特徴がある。 「玉鋼」はまさに、日本刀のために製錬された鉱物なのだ。 また日本の歴史の中で太刀や短刀などさまざまな刀長の種類の日本刀が作られたが、いずれも「玉鋼」を原料にしたものが重宝されてきた。 匠の技による日本刀の意外な作刀法 日本刀が伝統工芸品として高価で取引されている理由は、一振り一振りが職人の手によって鍛錬されているからだ。 日本刀の鍛錬は機械では真似できず、職人が受け継いできた技術により丁寧に鍛錬していくしかない。 一振りの日本刀を鍛錬し完成させるためには約2週間かかる。 日本刀の鍛錬は鋼を高温で熱し、細長い形にするという単純な作り方ではない。 日本刀の鍛錬の特徴は、高温に熱し加工しやすくした「玉鋼」を何度も折り返し重ねることだ。この折り返しは10回から12回繰り返す。 この手間のかかる工程と技法を行うことで、不純物の少ない「玉鋼」からさらに不純物を取り除くことができ、さらに日本刀の仕上がりも丈夫なものができる。 「刀鍛冶」紹介まとめ 日本刀は日本の伝統工芸品の中でも非常に歴史が深く、美術品として誰もが認める美しさをもっている。 現在では日本刀の鍛錬の様子を見学させてもらえる鍛冶場も多く存在する。間近で職人が刀を鍛錬する様子はまさに圧巻だ。 また、伝統工芸作品として登録された日本刀はだれでも購入することができる。 美術品として気になる方は、専門店に行くとさまざまな日本刀を見ることができるのでオススメだ。

京都が誇る伝統工芸の1つ西陣織紹介動画について こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「西陣織」Nishijin ori weaving／伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。 動画では京都市の西陣地区に古くから伝わる手技の文化を守る伝統工芸西陣織、その匠の技を駆使した製作工程を丁寧に紹介します。 宮廷文化の香りを今に伝える西陣織の、卓越した職人の手技・手仕事をご覧ください。 京都が誇る伝統工芸の1つ西陣織とは 京都市は西陣織の織物生産で有名で、まずは糸を染めるところから始まる先染め織物の伝統工芸です。 専門の職人が色見本と見比べながら、染料を微妙な色合いに調合し、糸の束を染めて行きます。 京都市には日本画の伝統文化があり、画家の方も大勢住んでおり、その方たちが西陣織や友禅染の意匠画を描かれることも多いのです。 その原画をもとに帯や着物を織るのですが、その際に活躍するのが「爪掻本綴織」の技法です。 京都が誇る伝統工芸の1つ西陣織の匠の技「爪掻本綴織」 「爪掻本綴織」 これこそ西陣織の匠の技の頂点とも言うべきもので、職人が爪にノコギリの歯のような刻みを入れ、糸を1本1本掻き寄せながら織り上げます。 どんな細かな模様でも織り出せる伝統工芸ですが、大変手間と時間、そして熟練の技法が必要とされます。 織り上がった製品は美術品・工芸品と呼べる素晴らしさです。 その職人たちの丁寧な手仕事と、織り上がった「爪掻本綴織」の芸術品を、この動画からご覧いただけます。 普段あまり目にする事のない西陣織が織り上がって行く工程と、帯や着物などの出来上がった製品を丁寧に紹介しており、伝統工芸に携わる職人たちの、熟練の手仕事をぜひご覧ください。 京都が誇る伝統工芸の1つ西陣織紹介まとめ 京都市上京区にある西陣織会館では、西陣織工業組合が主催して、西陣織の体験教室が開かれています。 手織体験ができ、マフラーや帽子・巾着袋などの小物も作れます。 もちろん製品の販売も行っており、京都観光のお土産に、またお友達へのプレゼントには、西陣織のネクタイ・財布・ストラップなど各種小物も揃っています。 着物や帯の仕立ても出来、熟練の職人による「爪掻本綴織」と呼ばれる技法も見学できます。 昔から帯は西陣織と言われ、西陣織のネクタイはその締め心地の良さに一度手にしたら手放せない逸品です。

This video, titled "[Domestic Helicopter OH-1 Ninja] Japan Ground Self-Defense Force｜Akeno Garrison Air Festival 2014" (「国産ヘリコプター OH-1 ニンジャ」陸上自衛隊 明野駐屯地航空祭2014), was released by "jbanban." This video shows the aviation festival held at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Akeno Garrison. The OH-1 Ninja helicopter shown in the video was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The role of observation helicopters is to support tactics by scouting invading landed targets from low altitude. The OH-1 Ninja is equipped with an attitude control system, as it needs to be stationary while observing. OH-1 Ninjas also made headlines when they appeared in that popular movie "Shin Godzilla" to attack Godzilla in his third form.

江戸木版画紹介動画について こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「江戸木版画」EDO MOKUHANGA Woodblock Prints／伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。 日本を代表する伝統工芸品の一つがこの動画で紹介されている「江戸木版画」です。 浮世絵は直接布や紙に筆で描かれる事もありますが、有名な作品には木版画が多いのです。 代表的な江戸木版画の作家は葛飾北斎、喜多川歌麿、歌川広重、東洲斎写楽など、いずれも世界の芸術や文化に多大なる影響を与えた偉大な日本のアーティストたちです。 江戸木版画とは 江戸木版画は400年以上の歴史をもつ伝統工芸です。 そしてその名の通り「江戸」で発展した技法です。 江戸時代といえば日本の歴史の中で最も天下泰平が長かった時代と言われています。 平和な世の中で文化や芸術が大きく花開きました。 江戸の町では人気の歌舞伎役者や芝居小屋の役者さんのポスターやブロマイドは飛ぶように売れていたと伝えられています。 そう、このブロマイドやポスターというのが江戸木版画で刷られた浮世絵です。 まだ印刷技術が未発達だった時代に木版画は絵や本を大量生産できる革新的な印刷方法でした。 これは文化的な革命といっても過言ではありません。 このように江戸木版画は江戸時代の重要な産業の一つだったのです。 江戸木版画の歴史 写楽や北斎は当時から絶大な人気のあった絵師ですが、版画浮世絵というのは彼らが一人で作成したわけではありません。 江戸木版画は分業制で、絵師が描いた下絵を元に彫師が木の板に掘り、摺師が一枚の版画絵に仕上げていくのが特徴です。 ともすれば絵師の名前だけが有名になりがちですが、作品の出来を左右するのは彫師と摺師（すりし）の腕だと言われています。 指定された色やパーツごとに彫師が彫刻刀や短刀などの道具で版木を作り、摺師はそれを何度もすり上げてあの繊細な細工が施された芸術作品が生み出されるのです。 江戸木版画紹介まとめ 江戸木版画という文化は日本の伝統工芸の一つですが、現在でもその流れは途切れていません。 こちらの動画で紹介した「高橋工房」さんでは伝統工芸士に指定された絵師、彫師、摺師が後継者の育成を行っています。 また、常設しているギャラリーでは日本が世界に誇る伝統工芸、江戸木版画の魅力をあますところなく体験することができます。 さらに、高橋工房さんでは名所江戸百景や富嶽三十六景など誰もが知るあの名画の復刻版の販売を行っています。 動画にも登場してきた熟練の彫師さんが丹精込めて掘った版木（素材は山桜）を使い、人間国宝の手によって漉かれた和紙へ摺師が魂を込めて刷った最高級の浮世絵名画の数々を、その目と手で実感してみてはいかがでしょうか？

十日町明石ちぢみ紹介動画について こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「十日町明石ちぢみ」Tokamachi Akashi Chijimi Weaving／伝統工芸青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。 動画で紹介されている十日町明石ちぢみは新潟県十日町市の伝統工芸文化の一つで、八丁撚糸機という特別な機械を使用して1ｍに4000回もの撚り（より）をかけます。 十日町明石ちぢみの特徴として、織物の表面に「しぼ」と呼ばれる凹凸があり、それによって夏でも涼しく着心地のいい素材の着物になっています。 十日町明石ちぢみの制作工程 製作の工程は以下の5手順になっています。 1, 設計 2, 染色 3, 手延べ 4, 絣巻 5, 製織 十日町明石ちぢみが伝統工芸文化と言われる特徴としては、やはり絣巻の工程で使われる八丁撚糸機です。 絣巻（かすりいと）とは、万力を使って縦絣模様をあわせながら巻き取る技法です。 この工程をスムーズにすすめるためにしっかりとした糊付けが必要ですが、手技によって行われ、職人でなければできない匠の技があります。 ここにも十日町明石ちぢみが日本の伝統工芸文化とよばれる所以があるといえます。 製織においても手作業のよる技法が多く含まれています。 平ゴムとくびりによってほぐしをおこなった経糸を柄合わせをしながら巻き取ります。 その後、湯もみをすると細い糸にかけられた強い撚りによって織物の表面が凸凹になります。これが伝統工芸文化である十日町明石ちぢみ独特の着心地を生みます。 十日町明石ちぢみの爽やかなデザインにも職人の技法がふんだんに使われており、その一つとして摺り込みという技法が挙げられます。 これは絣糸を染める技法で染料をヘラで部分的に摺り込むというものです。 何度も揉みながら繰り返し摺り込みを行い、十日町明石ちぢみ独特のデザインを生んでいます。 夏に合わせた明るいコーディネートがしやすいことや季節に合わせて着物を着ることができるので、伝統工芸文化である着物自体をもっと身近に感じてほしいという十日町明石ちぢみ職人の思いを感じます。 十日町明石ちぢみの歴史 日本で伝統工芸文化の十日町明石ちぢみが生まれたのは400年前、播州明石だったと言われています。 その後、新潟の越後縮問屋の州崎栄助に、西陣織りの業者によって研究されていた十日町明石ちぢみを西陣織りより湿度の高い十日町市で開発することが進められました。 そうして多くの過程を踏み、八丁撚糸機を利用することで伝統工芸としての十日町明石ちぢみは文化的な産業になりました。 伝統工芸文化としての課題は、十日町明石ちぢみを受け継ぐ人材は非常に少なく、多様なニーズに答えるデザインが求められています。 十日町明石ちぢみ紹介まとめ 最高級の強撚糸に伝統工芸の撚糸技術、さらには文化を受け継ぐ職人たちの様々な技法を経て最高級の着心地と最高級のデザインが生み出されています。 この素晴らしい日本の伝統工芸文化を後世へと伝えていくために、夏を涼む着物「十日町明石ちぢみ」を体験してみてください。

This video, titled "[4K] 芦屋名物 T-4 イルミネーションフライト 芦屋基地航空祭2018 航空自衛隊 / Ashiya Air Show 2018 - T-4 Illumination Flight," was released by " j-sky on YouTube." The JASDF's (Japan Air Self Defense Force) top gun group is the well-known Blue Impulse, and the T-4 aircraft flown by the Blue Impulse is a purely domestic aircraft. Despite being a training aircraft, it is an essential part of the JASDF's pilot training program. Compared to the F-15, the T-4 has a slightly rounder design, and is therefore nicknamed the "Dolphin." An aviation festival is held at the JASDF's Ashiya Base every year, and the exhibition flights by T-4s are a specialty of Ashiya Base. The climax of the festival is the illuminated flight of 7 aircrafts, which even Blue Impulse (6 aircrafts) does not do. Enjoy the video!

Japan's Temple & Shrine Carpenters This video, titled "In Japan, Repairing Buildings Without a Single Nail," was uploaded by "Great Big Story." It introduces a traditional Japanese temple and shrine carpenter, called "Miyadaiku" (宮大工) in Japanese, from Kamakura (鎌倉). Japanese temple and shrine carpenters specialize in temples and shrines and construct/repair traditional buildings. Some of the craftsmen work on the construction and repair of historical buildings, such as Japan's national treasures and world heritage sites. Japan's temple and shrine carpenters must possess a high-level of skill and knowledge to repair traditional buildings. A building repaired by Japan's Miyadaiku carpenters allows the beautiful architecture of Japan to remain the work of art that it is. This article covers some of the amazing traditional techniques of Japan's temple and shrine carpenters and their journey to becoming full-fledged craftsmen. Kigumi - A Traditional Carpentry Technique Used by Japan's Miyadaiku Carpenters Photo：Kigumi, traditional Japanese architecture Some wooden architecture in Japan, including temples and shrines, is built by assembling wooden materials together as though it were one large 3d puzzle. This method is called the "Kigumi" method, meaning "wooden framework." This impressive craftsmanship can be seen from 0:21 in the video. The traditional skill of framing and jointing wood, characterized by very precise cutting and coupling of wood, requires countless hours of training and experience as a Miyadaiku carpenter. Traditional Japanese architecture is made possible thanks to the high-quality craftsmanship of Japan's temple and shrine carpenters. The Long Road to Becoming a Miyadaiku Carpenter Photo：A wooden shrine, traditional Japanese architecture Acquiring the skills of a Miyadaiku carpenter requires on-the-job training, so the first step is to become an apprentice at a workshop or construction firm and learn the repair processes and traditional methods used by observing the skills of a master Miyadaiku carpenter up close. The history of Miyadaiku carpenters dates back more than a thousand years. In the past, Japan's temple and shrine carpenters were referred to as "Wataridaiku," and they lived in areas with many shrines and temples, working from one location to the next. Miyadaiku carpenters also repair historic World Heritage buildings and prominent national treasures, such as the one's you'd find in Kyoto. Thus, Miyadaiku carpenters are required to have advanced knowledge in various fields, not just architecture, but religious studies as well. Summary of Japan's Traditional Miyadaiku Carpenters Photo：A wooden temple being built Miya-Daiku carpenters have been repairing Japan's temples and shrines since ancient times with their advanced skills that can be used to construct wooden buildings without the use of nails. This traditional Japanese culture is handed down from one generation of craftsmen to the next. It's no secret that all of Japan's beautiful temples and shrines look like the amazing works of art they art thanks to the amazing craftsmanship of Japan's Miyadaiku carpenters.

日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸「近江上布」の動画について 「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「近江上布」Omi Jofu」では、日本の伝統工芸品である近江上布が職人の工房で、出来上がっていく工程を見ることができる動画です。 日本の職人によって丁寧に作られていく近江上布は、芸術品のように美しく見応えがあります。 こちら記事では、日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸品である近江上布の魅力や作り方を動画に沿って解説します。 日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸の近江上布とは？ 日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸品である近江上布は、夏の上質な着物地です。 日本を代表する麻織物の産地である滋賀県彦根市は、17世紀に発展しました。 近江上布には、生平（きびら）と絣織（かすりおり）の2種類があり、それぞれで布の材料が変わってきます。 生平は手うみの大麻糸を使い、絣は型紙捺染（かたがみなっせん）、櫛押捺染（くしおしなっせん）の絣糸を使って布を作っていきます。 近江上布は、高級扇子、シャツ、ワンピース、ハンカチ、反物、小物、雛人形、浴衣などに使われており、高級素材を使ったこれらの作品はとても魅力的。 日本の夏を快適に過ごせる素材なので、特に衣類がおすすめです。 購入する場合は、明治22年創業の「金剛苑」という販売店が品揃えが多く人気です。 通販でも購入できるので、公式ホームページをチェックしてください。 日本の伝統的工芸品である近江上布の魅力を知り、近江上布の商品を使ってみましょう！ 日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸「近江上布」の作り方 日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸品である近江上布は、職人の技術、技法を凝らした作品で職人の手仕事によって出来上がります。 まずは、近江上布の原料となる苧麻（ちょま）から繊維の部分を丁寧に取っていきます。 苧麻を少し濡らすと柔らかくなり繊維が取りやすくなります。 苧麻の繊維を指で裂き、指で撚り（より）ながら繋ぎます。 糸になったら木織り機で布を作っていきます。 江上布伝統産業会館では、伝統工芸士の指導による織り機体験などを行っているので、気になる方はチェックしてください。 日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸「近江上布」の記事のまとめ 「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「近江上布」Omi Jofu」では、日本の文化が詰まった伝統工芸品である近江上布の魅力を知ることができる動画です。 爽やかな着心地が特徴の日本伝統の近江上布。 日本の文化の歴史が詰まった近江上布の作品に触れ、その魅力を知りましょう。

Japan's Traditional Embroidery Restoration This video, titled "Nippon Teshigoto Zukan x Wakoh-sha" (ニッポン手仕事図鑑 × 和光舎), was released by "Nippon Teshigoto Zukan" (ニッポン手仕事図鑑). It introduces the embroidery restoration workshop "Wakoh-sha" in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Wakoh-sha is a company specializing in the cleaning of robes worn by monks in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. After cleaning these robes for a while, they also began to restore the embroidery of "uchishiki," patterned cloth laid on a table or Buddhist altar. This video introduces the work of an embroiderer who specializes in embroidery restoration, a craft rarely seen by the general public. A Closer Look at the Traditional Embroider Restoration of Wakoh-sha Source :YouTube screenshot The uchishiki, a cloth used at Buddhist temples and in Shinto rituals, is what is being restored in the video. Embroiderers carefully cut out the embroidery that was beautifully applied more than 100 years ago, transfer it to a new cloth, and restore the frayed embroidery to its original form, playing an important role in allowing it to be passed down to the present generation. You can see the frayed embroidery before and after repair at 1:55 in the video. Nihon Shishu (日本刺繍), a traditional Japanese craft that restores embroidery, embroiders patterns such as flowers and birds on silk using silk thread, gold thread, and silver thread, and is a historical decorative technique that is also used for decorating kimono and obi. This type of embroidery restoration involves re-stitching gold thread or stitching new thread. This video shows how the embroidery artisans use traditional Nihon Shishu techniques, such as Sagara-nui and Matsuri-nui, without using adhesives, in order to "connect the beauty of the past to the present. The Embroidery Artisan Supporting Traditional Japanese Crafts Source :YouTube screenshot Hisamitsu Imamura, an embroiderer introduced in the video, is still moved by traditional Japanese embroidery, despite being 80 years of age and is trying to improve his techniques. He also focuses on training young embroiderers so that they may inherit Japan's traditional embroidery techniques. The embroiderers who work in the workshop, both experienced artisans and beginners, learn while feeling the beauty of Japanese embroidery, and by repairing it, they find reward in being able to preserve the past. Summary of Japan's Traditional Embroidery Restoration Source :YouTube screenshot No two embroidery restorations are the same; each piece is a once-in-a-lifetime work whose composition changes depending on the condition of the embroidery and the damage the fabric has sustained. As you can see at the end of the video, the delicate work of the embroidery artisans, who put their hearts and souls into each and every stitch, are connecting the beauty of the past to the present.

伝統工芸「京指物」紹介動画について こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「京指物」kyo-sahimono joinery／伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。 多くの観光客が訪れる京都には京指物と呼ばれる伝統工芸があります。 京都観光を楽しむ方は是非チェックしてください。 京指物とは一体どのように作られるのか 1つの京指物ができるまでにいくつもの制作工程があります。 動画をご覧になれば素材選びから完成までのイメージを掴めるのではないでしょうか。 まずは素材となる木を乾燥させ、荒木取と呼ばれる木の余分な部分を切り落とす工程が行われます。 続いてに木を矯正・荒削りして状態を整えたら仕口ホゾ接ぎと呼ばれる工程に移ります。 微調整しながら組み立てていくのがポイントです。 加工された部分に接着剤を塗って接合した後、平鉋(ひらがんな)で滑らかさや丸みを出す仕上削りが行われます。 その後、表面を研磨する仕上加工と呼ばれる工程で木の特長を引き出します。 最後は文様などを付ける加飾加工を行えば京指物のできあがりです。 気になる京指物の作品 京指物は茶道具をはじめ、桐箱や米櫃、調味料入れ、おちょこなどがあります。 通販サイトでは、いろいろな京指物が販売されているので、きっとお気に入りの作品が見つかるでしょう。 京指物紹介まとめ 京都は多くの観光客で賑わっており、日本の伝統工芸や歴史などを勉強するなら一度は訪れたい場所です。 今回紹介した動画をきっかけに日本の伝統工芸や京都について興味を持ってもらえれば幸いです。

The Delicious Sea Perch of Gion Sasaki This video shows the "Suzuki no Kawa-pari Ishigamayaki" at Gion Sasaki. Roughly translated it means "Crispy Skinned Sea Perch Cooked in a Brick Oven." Gion Sasaki opened in 1997 in Ponto-cho, Gion, and after moving once in Gion, opened its current location in 2006 in Gion, where many old establishments are still standing. The restaurant has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide. The sea perch used, called "suzuki" (スズキ) in Japanese, has many different names, including "seigo" (セイゴ) and "fukko" (フッコ) to name a couple. The sea perch is served with Manganji togarashi, baby corn, corn kakiage for garnish. The sea perch is cut in three pieces and salted and left to rest. The skewered sea perch is grilled in a brick oven and served with Manganji togarashi sauce. The sea perch is crispy around the edges, moist and half-cooked inside after being baked in the brick oven, and it is accompanied by the aroma of Manganji togarashi, which gives it a deep flavor. Be sure to check out the video to see how it's cooked. ◆Gion Sasaki Store Information◆ 【Address】1F, 566-27 Komatsucho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 605-0811 【Access】A 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station / A 12-minute walk from Shijo-Kawaramachi Station off the Hankyu Kyoto Line 【Price Range】¥30,000+ 【Hours】【Lunch】12:00- Simultaneous start【Dinner】18:30- 【Closures】Sundays・The 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month・Irregular 【Parking】None 【Phone】075-551-5000 【Official Homepage】Gion Sasaki http://gionsasaki.com/ 【Tabelog】Gion Sasaki (祇園 さゝ木) https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26001863/

Beef Shiogamayaki at Gion Sasaki This video introduces the amazing beef "shiogamayaki" (protein cooked in salt crust) at Gion Sasaki, at three-star restaurant in the Michelin Guide. Gion Sasaki opened in 1997 in Ponto-cho, Gion, and after moving once in Gion, opened its current location in 2006 in Gion, where many old establishments are still standing. The restaurant has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide. In Gion Sasaki's beef shiogamayaki, wagyu beef is first seasoned with salt and pepper, let to sit, and then wrapped in a cherry leaf. They use egg whites and salt to create a "salt kettle" around the beef and then place it in the pizza oven until it's completely browned. When you crack the salt kettle, you can smell the fragrance of cherry blossoms in the steam. Be sure to check out the video of the beef shiogamayaki with beautifully cooked wagyu beef and the aroma of cherry blossoms! ◆Gion Sasaki Store Information◆ 【Address】1F, 566-27 Komatsucho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 605-0811 【Access】A 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station / A 12-minute walk from Shijo-Kawaramachi Station off the Hankyu Kyoto Line 【Price Range】¥30,000+ 【Hours】【Lunch】12:00- Simultaneous start【Dinner】18:30- 【Closures】Sundays・The 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month・Irregular 【Parking】None 【Phone】075-551-5000 【Official Website】Gion Sasaki http://gionsasaki.com/ 【Yelp】Gion Sasaki (祇園 さゝ木) https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%A5%87%E5%9C%92-%E3%81%95%E3%82%9D%E6%9C%A8-%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%B8%82?osq=%E7%A5%87%E5%9C%92%E3%81%95%E3%81%95%E6%9C%A8

Nodaya This video shows the Nodaya style unagi (eel) skewers of Nodaya . Nodaya is a famous restaurant with a long history, established in 1953. Its parent organization, "Nodaya Higashi-Seiki," was established in 1868 (the first year of the Meiji Period). Nodaya has handed down traditional techniques for cooking eel and river fish since the Edo period, and has trained many chefs as the best eel and fish specialty restaurant in Japan's Kanto region. From 1:29, there's an explanation of Nodaya's unagi skewers, and from 4:57, they show the actual skewering process There are various types of skewering methods for the same eel, depending on the size of the eel and the dish, and you'll find that they are made with masterful techniques. Be sure to check out the historic skills of this master eel chef!

Japan's Delicious Baby Castella This video shows the artisans at Aoi Renga, which is said to be the best baby castella maker in Japan, making baby castella. Aoi Renga has a branch in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya City, and has been covered by various media outlets. The "Aoi Renga" baby castella, which are also delicious when eaten chilled, were certified by the Setagaya Ward as a "Setagaya Souvenir." In the video, you can see the Fresh Cream Fondue made with fresh cream from Hokkaido, the Fresh Chocolate Fondue made with bitter chocolate and fresh cream from Hokkaido, and baby castella being dipped in them. Be sure to check out the video to see the quick skills of the best castella chefs in Japan! ◆Baby Castella Specialty Store "Aoi Renga" Store Information◆ 【Address】2-25-4 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 【Access】44 meters from Shimokitazawa Station 【Castella Pricing】¥500+ 【Hours】11:00-20:00 【Closures】Tuesdays 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-5453-8711 【Official Website】Baby Castella Specialty Shop「Aoi Renga」 https://www.aoirenga.com/index.html 【Tripadvisor】Aoi Renga https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d13294823-Reviews-Aoi_Renga-Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

The History of Taruzake with the Flavor of Yoshino Cedar This video explains the history of Kiku-Masamune's "Taruzake" (sake that has been kept in a wooden cask) and the process of barrel making. During the Edo period (1603-1867), when sake was first introduced to Japan, it was stored in barrels and transported to Edo (Tokyo) on boats called "taru-kaisen" (cargo vessels that carried sake). "Nada no sake," which was carried from above and became popular as "Kudarizake," naturally developed a cedar aroma while being stored in the barrels. The video explains the barrel-making process in detail. Kiku-Masamune's "Taruzake" is made by pouring dry sake into a cask made of Yoshino cedar from Nara Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cedar-producing regions. Be sure to give it a whiff and a sip if you get the chance! 【Official Homepage】Kiku-Masamune (菊正宗) https://www.kikumasamune.com/

Garyubai - The Famous Sake From Sanwa Shuzo That Has Been Brewed for 300 Years in Shimizu, Shizuoka This video is a promotional video for the sake "Garyubai" by Sanwa Shuzo (Sanwa Sake Brewery), founded in 1686. The video explains the attention to detail of the artisans involved in making Garyubai and the process of making Japanese sake. The ingredients and yeast are carefully selected for Garyubai. In the video, the famous sake was tried by someone who had never been a fan of sake, but found it delicious. Definitely try it if you get the chance! 【Official Homepage】Garyubai http://www.garyubai.com/

Japanese People Smiling 100 Years Ago (Taisho Period): Video Introduction Source :YouTube screenshot This video, titled "Japanese people's smile from 100 years ago (colorization / extended definition)," was uploaded by "笑顔のおっさんチャンネル A Smiley Daddy's Channel." The photos in the video were taken approximately 100 years ago, from 1914 to 1918, by Elstner Hilton, an American who went to Japan to sell sawmill machines. At this time, the world was in the midst of war as World War I had broken out. Japan was in the midst of a war economy and enjoying the "Taisho Roman style," a reimagining of traditional Japanese clothing worn in modern styles. Taisho Period Japan is very similar to the roaring 20's (1920s) of America, with the country experiencing a renaissance of arts, cultural, and political ideology. Flappers, a subculture of young women in the west at the time who yearned for an independent lifestyle, can even be seen in the so-called "Moga" (Modern Girl) of Japan, that arose during this time, both in ideology and fashion. Check out the colorized and high-resolution video showing Japanese people smiling while going about life 100 years ago. Smiles on the Faces of Japanese People in the Taisho Period Source :YouTube screenshot The people who appear in the video were living in the same period as World War I. Incidentally, this is the same time period as the setting of the popular anime/manga "Demon Slayer." Because these people are living in a time of war, their smiles are very strong and leave a lasting impression. The video shows various black & white photos that have been colorized. Let's take a look at some of the most impressive photos. Work Clothing and Clothes Worn in Everyday Life in Taisho Period Japan Source :YouTube screenshot A number of the photographs show men and women working during the Taisho Period. They can be seen making waraji (traditional shoes), plowing fields, harvesting rice, and winnowing rice. They wore kimono called noragi, and women wore work pants called monpe, and they often tied up the sleeves of their kimono using a cord called a "tasuki." Much of the clothing they wore made it easier for them to move around. [Video] 0:37 - A Man in a Straw Hat Plowing a Field Many women working in this period wore tenugui (handkerchiefs) around their heads to protect their heads, in what was called "hokkamuri." [Video] 0:42 - A Female Farmer Wearing a Kimono and a Handkerchief [Video] 1:31 - Women Picking Tea Leaves With Their Kimono Sleeves Tied Up [Video] 2:43 - Two Girls Winnowing Rice In summer, the people can be seen wearing short-sleeved kimono. [Video] 2:25 - A Woman in a Short-Sleeved Kimono, and a Man in a Straw Hat and Short Pants in Summer The photo, "Flower Vendor with Cart," shows two children and a man selling flowers. [Video] 2:48 - A Man Selling Flowers and Children in Kimono [Video] 2:55 - A Woman Holding a Basket and Wearing a Kimono and Monpe Work Pants Japanese Men's and Women's Festival & Event Clothing: Cultural Clothing in the Taisho Period Source :YouTube screenshot For New Year's attire and other occasions, single women wear furisode, which is considered formal attire, and wear their hair in a traditional Japanese style with hair ornaments. Men wore haori and hakama and yamatakabo (bowler hats) or flat caps. [Video] 0:02 - A Girl Wearing a Furisode [Video] 0:07 - A Woman Wearing Furisode and a Traditional Japanese Hair Style [Video] 0:48 - Women Wearing Kimono at a Tea Party We can also see young women enjoying some snacks with smiles on their faces. They're wearing kimono with vertical stripes and other small patterns, and for some reason, they are wearing tenugui (hand towels) around their necks. Perhaps a fashion trend at the time? [Video] 0:55 - Stylish Women With Traditional Japanese Hair Styles, Hair Ornaments, and Tenugui Around Their Necks [Video] 1:00 - A Group Photo Featuring Women With Hair Ornaments and Men in Hats Japanese Children's Clothing in the Taisho Period Source :YouTube screenshot Children's smiles are always heartwarming. Let's take a look at the clothing of children of the Taisho Period in the video. Many of the boys are wearing kasuri-patterned kimono and sandals, and some of the children wear maegake (aprons) to keep their kimono clean. There are also some girls wearing kimono with a haori of the same pattern as the kimono, which may be a kasuri or komon. [Video] 0:15 - A Girl in a Kimono Beside a Man Making a Waraji Sandals [Video] 0:21 - A Boy Wearing a Kimono and Maegake Apron, and a Girl Wearing a Kimono [Video] 1:13 - Boys Wearing Kimono [Video] 1:26 - A Girl Wearing a Kimono Behind the Azaleas Various Seasonal and Situational Clothing in Japan Source :YouTube screenshot The photo called "Dressed for Rain" is one that shows the lifestyle of the time. We can see that men wore straw raincoats even in this period. The woman holding a shamisen and smiling at a festival is very memorable. You can feel the liberating atmosphere of the festival. [Video] 1:19 - A Woman Participating in a Festival With a Shamisen [Video] 1:37 - A Man Wearing a Straw Raincoat and a Woman With an Umbrella [Video] 2:13 - A Woman in a Short-Sleeved Kimono on the Porch During Summer [Video] 3:01 - A Woman Taking a Bath in a Wooden Tub Bringing Historic Photos to Life With Colorization Technology Source :YouTube screenshot The photos featured in the video are all black and white photos that have been colorized using colorization technology that converts them into color photos with natural coloration. This colorization technology was established through the research of Professor Hiroshi Ishikawa, Assistant Professor Satoshi Iizuka, and Assistant Professor Edgar Simo-Serra of the School of Science and Engineering at Waseda University. This technology is based on AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology called deep learning, which automatically colors the target image and colorizes it. Natural colorization is achieved on various images as well as black-and-white photos, and the colorization results have even been evaluated to have an accuracy of approximately 90%. Until now, colorizing was done on film or performed manually, which was not inexpensive. However, with the development of this technology, it's now possible to colorize black-and-white photos simply by using an application available for free on the Internet. Summary of Clothing and Smiles of Japanese People 100 Years Ago Source :YouTube screenshot The beautiful colors that emerge are so beautiful that it's hard to believe that they were taken 100 years ago. They're truly invaluable photos. Colorization technology is a wonderful technique that transforms old black and white photos into vibrant color photos. Old family photos and historical photos can be brought to life as well. The smiling faces of Japanese people who lived 100 years ago in the Taisho Period are captured in color so vividly that it is almost as if they were people living today. The color images also add to the glamour of the outfits. You can easily colorize your own memorable photos, so if you're interested, consider giving it a try!

Video Introduction to Kawachiya, a Popular Dorayaki Shop in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture This video, titled “Japanese Street Food - Japanese Pancake DORAYAKI Jiggly Fluffy Cake,” was uploaded by “Sushi Bomber TV｜Cooking Front Line” (Sushi Bomber TV クッキング最前線). Dorayaki is a classic Japanese sweet loved by the people of Japan! These sweets are also well known from the popular anime "Doraemon." Dorayaki is a snack that can be easily made at home with pancake mix and anko (sweet bean paste), but you'll appreciate the flavor even more after watching the skillful techniques of these confectioners! There are many autographs of famous people inside Kawachiya, and it's frequently featured on TV programs across Japan. Kawachiya was established in 1988 and the popular confectionery features a limit of five dorayaki per person, but this is because the owner wants as many people as possible to be able to try them. The Coca-Cola logo at the front of the shop, where the owner is demonstrating and selling the dorayaki, gives the shop a slightly retro look. Dorayaki – A Popular Japanese Confection Photo：Dorayaki Dorayaki is such a popular Japanese confection that there are famous stores all over Japan, but surprisingly few people know how to make it properly. The recipe differs from store to store, but here we'll share a simple recipe and the origin of the name "dorayaki." Dorayaki is a general term for Japanese sweets made of a disk-shaped sponge cake with sweet bean paste sandwiched in between. It is said that the name "dorayaki" came from the shape of the sponge cake, which resembles a gong, which in Japanese is 銅鑼, pronounced "dora." The dough is made of wheat flour, eggs, and honey, giving it a slightly Western feel, making it a very popular sweet regardless of age or gender. Recently, freezing technology has advanced to allow them to be stored for longer periods of time, making them a great souvenir or gift. The standard sweet bean paste used inside is "koshi-an" or "tsubu-an," but there are also unique stores that add "shiro-an" (white bean paste) or cream. As you can see at 9:10 in the video, a special version with peanut butter sandwiched between the freshly baked cakes is served to the waiting customers. Nowadays, machine made dorayaki are commonly available at supermarkets and convenience stores, but there's something special about eating freshly made, fluffy, and hot dorayaki made right before your eyes at a street vendor. The History of Dorayaki. Why Are There so Many Dorayaki Products With the Name “Mikasa”? Photo：Torayaki The origins of dorayaki date back hundreds of years, and it is said that there was already a confection like the one we known today in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333 A.D.). It is said that the current style of sandwiching two pieces of sponge cake together became standard in the Showa period (1926–1989 A.D.), but in the Edo period (1603-1868 A.D.), it was common to fold the round baked dough around the sweet bean paste, sort of like a dorayaki taco. It's said that the major Japanese confectionery Bunmeido made Dorayaki famous nationwide, and since this company popularized Dorayaki under the product name of "Seika Mikasa-yama," many Dorayaki products have been named "Mikasa." There is also a theory that the names "Mikasa," "Mikasa-yaki," and "Mikasa-manju" are favored in Japan's Kansai region because they originate from Mt. Wakakusa, commonly referred to as Mt. Mikasa, in Nara Prefecture. There are also "Nama-dora" with whipped cream, "Torayaki" with tiger patterened cakes ("tora" means "tiger" in Japanese), and "Mushi-dora" where the cakes are steamed instead of baked. Famous Dorayaki Stores Across Japan In this article, we introduced the famous "Kawachiya," a confectionery in Shizuoka, but there are many stores all over Japan where the popular sweet, dorayaki, is sold. In Tokyo, there are three major dorayaki shops: "Kameju" in Asakusa, "Usagiya" in Ueno, and "Sogetsu" in Higashi-Jujo, all of which are crowded with customers seeking dorayaki every day. Dorayaki is also very popular in online rankings. "Suzumeya" in Minami-Ikebukuro, "Seijuken" in Nihonbashi, "Bairindo" which originated in Saitama Prefecture, the popular "Kouro-an" in Yokohama, "Ryoguchiya Korekiyo" in Nagoya, "Morihan" and "Taneya" in Kyoto are all famous wagashi stores with high rankings. Summary of Dorayaki, the Popular Japanese Confection Photo：Dorayaki being made One of the highlights of Kawachiya, the shop introduced here, is the is the teamwork of the husband and wife. The husband cooks up the delicious confections and the wife packages them diligently. The dorayaki, with its fluffy sponge cake and generous amount of sweet bean paste will have you coming back for more! It is also sold in an assortment with other Japanese sweets, making it a great gift. Some stores also offer a service where they'll print a face on the cakes for birthdays and celebrations, making it great for special occasions as well! 【TripAdvisor】Kawachiya https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298124-d1704426-Reviews-Kawachiya-Shizuoka_Shizuoka_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html