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Video article 12:43Try Kyoto's Finest Matsutake Mushrooms, the Matsutake Tsubomi From Tamba, in a Variety of Dishes!
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Matsutake Mushroom Buds From Tamba, Kyoto, Cooked on a With a Variety of Cooking Methods This video shows cooking with matsutake tsubomi from Tanba, Kyoto, which are considered to be one of the best matsutake mushrooms available. Matsutake mushrooms are known as a high quality food in Japan and are in season from late August to early November. The Tanba region of Kyoto, as introduced in the video, is famous for its matsutake mushrooms, especially the matsutake tsubomi (buds), which are considered to be of the highest quality. In the video, they create a variety of dishes, including steamed matsutake mushrooms in an earthenware pot, baked matsutake mushrooms in tsutsumi-yaki style, matsutake mushroom rice cooked in an earthenware pot, and "Shin-Tamba," a Japanese sake from Tamba which contains charcoal-grilled matsutake mushrooms. It's a high-end product, so it's hard to find, but when you do get it, it's good to know what to do with it! -
Video article 4:41Japan's Suica IC Card Can Be Used for Both Transportation and Shopping! A Look at One of Japan's Convenient Payment Methods!
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How to Purchase Japan's Suica IC Card This video introduces the must-have e-money card in Japan called Suica. The title of the video is "How to Purchase, Charge, and Change to My Suica"(Suicaの買い方・チャージ・My Suica(記名式)への変更)” This article provides detailed information about Suica alongside the video. What is Suica? Photo:Suica Suica is a rechargeable IC card issued by JR East that allows passengers to pass through ticket gates with ease. Until Suica was invented, passengers had to use the ticket machine to purchase tickets and passes to get on trains. Suica is a prepaid card that you can use for your train fare, vending machines, at convenience stores, as well as on the Internet. You can simply scan your Suica card on the reader at the ticket gate. Be aware that the slot at the gate is for train tickets. Please don't try to insert your card in them. The Different Types of Suica Photo:Automatic ticket gate There are three different types of Suica and each type has different functions: Suica, My Suica and Suica pass. Suica can be purchased by anyone and does not require registering any information. You can simply charge your Suica and scan it at the gate. It automatically calculates and deducts the fee at the station where you get off. My Suica requires to register your information, including your name, gender, date of birth, and your phone number. This makes it possible to reissue, guarantee the charge balance, and issue a refund if the Suica is lost. is a device that adds Suica's functions to those of a commuter pass, and it is used as a commuter pass within a limited area, and outside the limited area, it is automatically calculated from the Suica balance. How to Purchase Suica Source :YouTube screenshot You can purchase a Suica from a multi-function ticket machine with an IC mark on it at JR East stations or at the Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket windows. You can see how to purchase a Suica from the ticket machine at 0:04 in the video. As you see in the video from 0:44, you can select the amount you want to charge from 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 or 10,000 yen. These prices include a 500 yen deposit on your first purchase of a Suica card, therefore, 500 yen will be deducted from the actual charging amount. After your first purchase, all prices are as shown. If you need a receipt, tap the "Issue a receipt" button that appears after you complete your purchase. For My Suica, you will need to agree to the handling of your personal information before you make a purchase, and then enter your personal information. The process is the same if you wish to change from Suica to My Suica. You can watch the video at 2:35 to learn how to change from Suica to My Suica. Convenient Features and How to Charge Suica Photo:Ticket machine Suica can be charged anytime after purchasing it. You can also recharge your card at convenience stores and other places besides the ticket machines at stations. With Suica, you don't have to worry about transferring from one station to another, as long as you make the payment, because it is automatically calculated at the ticket gate, even if you change trains. Suica can also be used in conjunction with various types of transportation, and you can use Suica even when traveling outside of the JR East area. In addition, you can also use Suica for subways, buses, and even for shopping. In addition, the mobile phone application and View Card credit card are full of great features, such as auto-charge and rewards points. Summary of Suica. Master the Convenient IC Card! Photo:Station platform What did you think about Japan's Suica IC cards? If you're new to this kind of thing, the video will help you figure out how to purchase a Suica card, so be sure to take a look at it if you're still confused. Get Suica and make your travels in Japan more convenient! 【Official Website】Suica Top: JR East https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/ -
Video article 4:30Enjoy Skiing and Snowboarding at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture, Where There's Plenty of Snowfall, Even in Fall and Spring!
Things to Do- 21 plays
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This video, titled "Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort / Spring Season 2020PV" (奥只見丸山スキー場 / 春シーズン2020PV), was produced by "Okutadami Sightseeing" (奥只見観光). You can ski 100% natural powdery slopes at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture! Since there is snowfall from November all the way to April, it's also a recommended ski area for those who want to ski in late autumn or early spring. The video shows snow vehicles carefully preparing the slope and the starry sky seen from Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort at night. There are also popular spots around the ski resort, such as the scenic Lake Okutadami and Ozegahara. -
Video article 1:53A Comfortable Skiing Experience Down the Powdery Slopes of Minowa Ski Resort in Fukushima Prefecture! After a Day of Skiing, Enjoy Bathing in the Hot Springs and Dinner at a Resort Hotel!
Things to Do- 26 plays
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This video, titled "[Production Results] Minowa ski resort PR video" (【制作実績】箕輪スキー場 PR映像), was produced by "CLAYSYSYS Inc." (株式会社CLAYSYS). Minowa ski resort in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, is a popular spot where you can enjoy the finest powdery slopes. The appeal of the Minowa ski resort is that its base area is over 1,000 meters above sea level and it gets a ton of snowfall. It's hard to find a ski resort that's open from November to Golden Week (in May) in Japan. Hotel Premiere Minowa, located next to the Minowa ski resort, is a resort for skiers in winter and a summer retreat in summer. After a day of skiing, you can spend a relaxing time in the Minowa soft water baths and try ion therapy to relax your body. -
Video article 1:44Norikura in Matsumoto City Has a Popular Ski Resort With More Than 20 Different Slopes! Check Out Norikura and Enjoy the Spectacular Natural Scenery!
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This video is titled "[Production Results] Norikura Ski Resort PR Video" (【制作実績】乗鞍スキー場 PR映像). It was released by "CLAYSYS Incorporated" (株式会社CLAYSYS). The Norikura Ski Resort in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture has over 20 vast routes. Enjoy skiing on the Kamoshika course where you can enjoy side country skiing, family courses, and more! Norikura is located at a high altitude of about 2000 meters, and on a clear day, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the central Alps. The Norikura area has some of the best hot springs with milky white water, perfect for relaxing after a long day of skiing! -
Video article 38:02You'll Feel Like You're at a Sushi Shop! A Variety of Excellent Dishes Prepared by a Skilled Sushi Chef!
Food & Drink- 29 plays
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This video, titled "Japanese Food - $300 HIGH END SUSHI Teruzushi SUSHIBAE Japan" was produced by Travel Thirsty. Takayoshi Watanabe, the owner of Teruzushi, a sushi restaurant in Tobata, Kitakyushu, makes a variety of sushi. Takayoshi Watanabe's knife handling is nothing short of brilliant. The video is quite long, at nearly 40 minutes, but it's well worth the watch! The eel sushi that appears at 15:15 is absolutely amazing. The rest of the sushi is also tantalizing. If you don't get a chance to visit Japan often, watch this video to get your fill! Also, check out Takayoshi Watanabe's facial expressions... -
Video article 14:22Something even Japanese people don't know about Japan?! Japan's NINJA introduced by the Korean media, "Asian Boss"!
History- 36 plays
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This video, titled "Japan’s "Last Ninja" Explains The Naruto Run | EVERYDAY BOSSES #9," was released by Asian Boss. Asian Boss is a media company based in South Korea, and their videos show real life in Asia. Their mission is to "bridge the social and cultural gap," and they use video to break down prejudices and stereotypes. Through storytelling, they challenges people to remain curious, think critically, and take action to bring the world closer together. Asian Boss' Hiroko introduces Kawakami Jinichi, who works as a ninja at Tenmangu Shrine. It is said that the "symbols" that Kawakami expresses with his hands are rooted in Buddhist philosophy. -
Video article 3:58Ninjas Dancing Through the Streets of Tokyo in an Impressive Performance!
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This video, titled "Parkour Ninja Assassins" was released by TokyoCatch. Three ninja assassins show off their dynamic moves to catch a thief in Tokyo. When most people hear "Japanese culture," they think of ninjas. If you like ninjas, action movies, and historical dramas, consider checking out the video! It's only 4 minutes long, so you can enjoy it in your free time. At 2:48, you can see the ninja jumping from one building to another. The real highlight is at 3:00, though. You can enjoy a heated battle between a ninja and a thief. -
Video article 4:28Hundreds of Years of Techniques Passed Down From One Generation to the Next, All the Way to the Modern Era...
History- 40 plays
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This video, titled "Ninja - Useful Techniques for Modern Times" (忍者〜現代に役立つ技〜), was released by "JVT Channel" (JVTチャンネル). Learning the running and breathing techniques of a ninja is something most people don't get to try! In this program, Kawakami Jinichi, who is said to be one of the last inheritors of ninja techniques, and Yuji Yamada, who is a professor at Mie University, discuss ninja in an easy-to-understand way. It is also important to understand how ninja accumulated their knowledge and skills, and how they are used in modern society, such as the ninja breathing technique adopted by some companies at 4:00 in the video. Also, at 0:49, ninja tools displayed in the Iga School of Ninja Museum are shown, so if you like ninja, we recommend checking this video out! -
Video article 2:33The Shinobi of the Warring States Period! A Combination of Interesting Graphics and Sound!
History- 22 plays
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This video, titled "[Xbox 360] Tenchu Senran OP" (【Xbox360】天誅 千乱 OP), was released by SugarWave. This video contains the OP of Tenchu Senran (Z), a game in the Tenchu series that has been around since 1998. The game features a series of fascinating characters that will keep you coming back for more. The music used adds to the atmosphere of the game. Although the game was released in 2006, the beautiful graphics are worth taking a look at. The OP is both cool and beautiful. If you've never played it before, consider checking it out! There's a good chance it'll become an all-time favorite! -
Video article 1:48The Impressive Skills of a Kunoichi! Both Beautiful and Brave, This Warrior Isn't Messing Around!
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This video, titled "Iga Ninja Group Ashura (2) "Kama & Blowgun" Kunoichi Ninja" (伊賀忍者集団阿修羅(2)くノ一忍者の技 「鎌&仕込み笛&吹き矢」), was released by "jon kabuki." Many awesome ninja techniques are shown in this video! Although it's a short video, the amazing skills of this kunoichi are well worth the watch. Her skills with kama are especially impressive. If you like powerful female warriors, be sure to check it out! Also, the way the ninja carry themselves in a confrontation with the Kunoichi Ninja is also something to behold. If you are interested, be sure to take a look at the Iga Ninja techniques with your own eyes! -
Video article 3:41A Close up View of Landing and Takeoff! If You Love Planes Then This Is the Video for You!
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This video, titled " [4K] Dynamic landing and take-off|ANA Boeing 777-200, 777-200/ER at Osaka Itami Airport," was produced by "ZKj-Zmh6BFU." In this video, you can see an airplane landing and taking off at Itami Airport. It is also called Osaka International Airport and was called just "International Airport" in the past, but it is now used as a hub airport for planes in Japan. It is one of the three Kansai airports, and you can catch a glimpse of why it was once called an international airport, as both jets and propeller-powered aircrafts land and take off here. This video shows planes taking off and landing at Itami Airport, so if you are interested in the video, be sure to check it out! -
Video article 3:50Known for its huge, nearly 15-meter tall Buddha statue, the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji Temple is a popular spot to visit! The historic Todai-ji Temple is home to many other national treasures and Buddha statues!
Art & Architecture- 269 plays
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This video, titled "Todai-Ji - Nara - 東大寺 - 4K Ultra HD," was released by "TokyoStreetView - Japan The Beautiful." Nara has been around for 1,300 years and has many tourist attractions, but the most popular ones are still Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park. Todai-ji Temple, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, was built in 743 and is the head temple of the Kegon sect of Buddhism. The Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall) is a national treasure and was surrounded by a building called a "Kondo" (Golden Hall) after the nearly 15-meter-tall Buddha was built. There are many other national treasures on the temple grounds, including a standing statue of Kongorikishi. Todai-ji Temple is also a World Heritage Site. The temple has had a great influence on Japanese Buddhism and culture, making it a must-visit location! -
Video article 7:07Learn How to Successfully Grill a High Quality Grass-Fed Beef Fillet in This Video!
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This video, titled "【ASMR】牧草牛ヒレ肉を捌いてステーキの焼き方を紹介します Grass fed beef -Tender Loin-," was released by Nikuhack. Cattle raised only on grass are called "grass-fed." Grass-fed beef does not get marbled and has a redder color. The best grass-fed beef fillets are recommended to be grilled vigorously and eaten as steak. The video shows in detail how the butchers neatly cut and grill the grass-fed beef fillet. High-quality beef can be cooked on the surface and then lightly cooked with the remaining heat to bring the flavor. Beef cooked like this just melts in your mouth! -
Video article 5:31Enjoy Some Japanese Sake While Cooking Delicious Food Over a Hibachi Grill! Savor the Delicious Flavors That Can Only Be Made on a Hibachi!
Food & Drink- 23 plays
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This video, titled "Tuna/OnionHot Pot [Edo Hibachi|Episode 49]" (ねぎま鍋【江戸長火鉢 49杯目】), was released by "てこ蔵・TEKOZO." The ingredients for Negima nabe (Tuna/Onion hot pot) are onions and bigeye tuna belly. It's cooked in a pot with dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. The video shows how a "bekohai" (a sake cup that can't be set down until finished) is heated over the hibachi. Negima nabe is cooked slowly in the sunken hearth, and it is a superb dish. It's important to choose bigeye tuna with good fat to bring out the flavor in the hot pot. If you put rice in the leftover soup stock and put an egg in it, you can make zosui to finish the dish. If you want to try the delicious negima nabe, which has been eaten in Japan for hundreds of years, be sure to take a look at the video! -
Video article 14:18Keiji Nakazawa, Known as an Edo-Mae Sushi Chef From Japan, Has Opened the Hot New Sushi Sho in Waikiki, Hawaii! In This Video, Keiji Nakazawa Talks About the Spirit of Artisanship and the Importance of Sushi!
Food & Drink- 29 plays
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This video, titled "How Master Sushi Chef Keiji Nakazawa Built the Ultimate Sushi Team — Omakase," was released by Eater. This video introduces sushi chef Keiji Nakazawa's "Sushi Sho" at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Waikiki, Hawaii. Mr. Nakazawa used to be a renowned sushi chef in Tokyo, but now he is taking on the challenge of serving Edo-mae sushi in Hawaii while using local fish. In the dignified atmosphere of the restaurant, the video shows the chefs working diligently to serve delicious local fish. Mr. Nakazawa says that the most important things are body, mind, and spirit. The only item on the menu is a carefully selected omakase course. Once you watch the video, you'll want to visit and taste it for yourself! -
Video article 11:42Using a Naga Hibachi, Which Was Popular Among the Common People in the Edo Period, You Can Drink Sake While Cooking! Enjoy some warmed sake and leeks!
Food & Drink- 26 plays
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This video, titled "鴨ねぎ-Duck and green onion-Japanese food【江戸長火鉢 73杯目】," was released by "てこ蔵・TEKOZO." This is a series of movies where you make snacks with charcoal from a naga hibachi and eat them with alcohol. This time, they make leeks, roast meat, and drink it with sake. A naga hibachi is a traditional wooden heating device with drawers, etc., and it has a copper furnace where the charcoal is placed. It became popular among the common people in the Edo period, and nowadays it is sold as antique furniture. The hibachi shown in the video is a Kanto hibachi with a table-like fireside board on the right side. You can warm up sake on a hibachi and grill duck and green onions on an iron pan and eat it with sake! Check out the video to see how awesome this meal looks! -
Video article 8:05A Complete Recreation of the Flavors of the Long-Established Yokohama Restaurant "Ota Nawa Noren"! How to Make Beef Hot Pot With Miso Base!
Food & Drink- 25 plays
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This video, titled "牛鍋-Gyunabe-Japanese food【江戸長火鉢 62杯目】," was released by "てこ蔵・TEKOZO." Beef nabe (hot pot), a dish that originated in Yokohama, is a dish in which beef is cooked in a hot pot with sweet miso sauce, similar to sukiyaki. This video shows how to make beef hot pot while referencing the famous restaurant "Ota Nawa Noren" in Yokohama. The recipe for miso sauce is made with 5 tablespoons of miso, 2 tablespoons of sake, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, and heating it over low heat for about 20 minutes. The beef is placed in a pot with beef fat and dashi broth, then scallions, tofu, shirataki, mushrooms, and other ingredients are added. Finally, garland chrysanthemum is added to complete the dish. When you are ready to eat it, you can put it in a beaten egg. As you can see in the video, this dish goes great with beer! -
Video article 7:59Osaka's 2-Michelin-Starred Chef Charms You at His Famous Hong Kong Restaurant! Enjoy the Creative Menu at Sushiyoshi!
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This video, titled "22 Courses Fusion Omakase (2 Starred Michelin)!!! Sushi Yoshi 壽司芳 @ TST, Hong Kong," was released by Food Warrior. Sushiyoshi is a sushi restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Chef Nakanoue, who has a 2-Michelin star restaurant in Osaka, made his debut in Hong Kong. The restaurant is bright and clean, with seating for 12 at the counter, and in this video you can see 22 different courses of food. The menu includes such delicacies as flounder, striped jack, amberjack, Osaka-style bamboo leaf sushi, abalone with sea urchin, caviar with lime, hairtail, seared mackerel, surf clam, blackthroat seaperch, fatty tuna with truffle, hand-rolled tuna, char-grilled tuna with truffle, crab and fried rice cakes with sea urchin and caviar, and more. -
Video article 10:20A Must for All Fashionable Girls! Learn How to Cut a Trendy Two-Section Short and Get Stylish!
Life & Business- 22 plays
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This video, titled "62.Two-Section Short" (62.ツーセクションショート), was released by "_cut_movie lepla." A "two-section short" is a type of bob hairstyle trending around Japan lately. "Two section" means that the top and bottom of the hair are divided into separate sections. The top and bottom are cut differently, which results in them not being connected. You can cut the top layer longer and the bottom shorter, for example. You can trim the hair below the ears, for example, to create more contrast between the top and bottom of the hair. -
Video article 16:41A Must for Any Fashionable Lady! Ask for a Graduated Bob for a Perfectly Defined Style!
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This video, titled "Graduated Bob," was released by "lesson cut." The long angled bob is one of the most popular bob styles for short hairstyles. The first step in the cutting process is to cut the back inner portion in an upside down v shape, making sure both sides are the same length. Then cut the sides at a slant, angling down towards the front of the body. It's a lot easier to understand by watching than by reading, so be sure to check out the video if you want to see how it's done! -
Video article 16:57Ryuno's Barbers, an Popular Barber Shop on Instagram! Get a Handsome Haircut With a Shop Owner Who Used to Work in Australia!
Life & Business- 28 plays
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This video, titled "36 Years Old, First Barber Shop Experience. Took My Straight Haired Friend to Barber. - RYUNO'S BARBERS - Kanagawa Tsujido, Shonan [4k Video]" (36歳、バーバー初体験。直毛の友達をバーバーに連れて行ってみました。 - RYUNO'S BARBERS - 神奈川 辻堂 湘南 【4K動画】), was released by VALET. Ryuno's Barbers is a men's barber shop located in Tsujido, Shonan, Kanagawa. Since its opening on October 26, 2019, it has become a hot topic on social media and has become a shop with constant reservations. Prices start at 4,500 yen for a cut. Since it's a barbershop, you can also get a shave as well. The interior is decorated with antique sofas and chandeliers, and the waiting room is designed to prevent you from getting bored. The owner, Mr. Ryuno, used to work at a barbershop in Australia, so English-speaking customers often visit the barbershop. It's the guys first barbershop experience and he gets a great cut as well! -
Video article 8:16AIDAprima, a state-of-the-art cruise ship built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Take a look at the latest technology born in Poland!
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This video, titled "AIDAprima Cruise Ship Construction & Christening in 4K by MK timelapse," was released by MK timelapse GmbH. The construction of Nagasaki's new flagship, AIDAprima, took place during the Hafengeburtstag birthday celebration in Hamburg on May 7, 2016. The cruise ship ordered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was named AIDAprima on the Elbe River in Poland. The ship is said to be the largest ever built in Japan and is based on the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which reduces fuel consumption by using air bubbles to reduce drag. -
Video article 7:58Matsuura Shipyard, Building Ships for 80 Years! Take a Look at the Massive Ships That Are Built With the Utmost Care!
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This video, titled "Seikai Maru, domestic freighter, new model, "Seikai Maru," Loading the foremost sub-block (19) - Cutting (13) - Welding (16)" (内航貨物船・松浦新船型 「せいかい丸」 船最前部下ブロック搭載⑲~切り合わせ⑬~溶接作業⑯(55)), was released by "matsuzo001." In the 80 years since its establishment, Matsuura Shipyard has manufactured a number of ships for railway construction and transport construction support vessels. In order to increase the number of ships built, the Matsuura Shipyard has adopted the motto "Shipbuilding to satisfy shipowners" by abandoning the mass production method of shortening the construction period at low costs. They also make detailed recommendations for major equipment to ensure long term operation, and once in service, they make every effort to ensure that there are no dissatisfactions among shipper operators and ship owners. Located in the center of the Seto Inland Sea and once known as the birthplace of small shipbuilding in Japan, Kie Port is where the company was founded in 1935 as a wooden shipbuilding and repair shop.