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Video article 14:59
Sharpening a Chisel, an Essential Tool for Carpentry! Bringing Worn-Out Tools Back to Life to Be as Good as New!
Life & Business Traditional Culture- 33 plays
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This video, titled "宮大工が職人技で教える初心者のための”のみ”の研ぎ方はこれだ! Sharpening a Japanese Chisel," was released by "翠紅舎 Suikoushya." The chisel shown in this video is a tool mainly consisting of a metal blade and a handle, and is used for drilling holes or engraving in wood, stone, metal, etc. There are several types of chisels and each has its own special use. They are used often in Japanese crafts. Flat bladed chisels are called flat chisels, Other blades are made of other materials, such as soft iron or steel. In this video, you can learn about the chisel, an indispensable tool for carpenters, and how to maintain it. -
Video article 12:26
Bring the Japanese Garden Indoors! Lanterns, Stone Bridges, Bonsai... How to Make a Super-Realistic Miniature Garden in 12 Minutes!
Traditional Culture- 100 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Build a Japanese Garden" (日本庭園を作る), was released by "Plant Man Asu" (植物男子 Asu). The miniature garden introduced in this video is a garden that was created as a kind of interior design so that you can feel the Japanese atmosphere in your home. Although it's difficult to prepare a real garden, you can enjoy a miniature garden with just a little bit a of time and the right parts. They're also popular as interior decorations. In this video, you can see a miniature garden with a quaint Japanese atmosphere. -
Video article 3:05
This Is How Fried Rice Is Cooked in Japan! Check Out the Amazing Skills of These Chefs as They Create Delicious Dishes!
Food & Drink- 45 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Egg Fried Rice - Famous Restaurant Style in Japan" (ずっと見てられるチャーハン専門店の鍋振り 華麗な職人技!), was released by "Sushi Bomber TV The Frontline of Cooking" (Sushi Bomber TV クッキング最前線). In this video, the chefs can be seen cooking some delicious fried rice right before your eyes. Fried rice is a dish that is made by frying pre-cooked rice with various ingredients in oil in a pan. Once you try it, you'll realize it's not as hard as you thought, but the more you learn about it, the more you'll understand the depth of the process, and how much work can actually go into making a perfect batch of delicious fried rice. In this video, you can see how a professional cooks fried rice with incredible speed, so if you like cooking or just enjoy food, give it a watch! -
Video article 10:57
A Rare Look Behind the Scenes of a Ramen Resurant! A Lot of Passion Goes Into the Perfect Bowl of Noodles Made by Mengokoro Kunimoto...
Food & Drink- 45 plays
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This video, titled "Becoming a Ramen Shop in Japan" (日本でラーメン屋さんになるということ), was released by "Life Where I'm From." In this video, you'll learn what it's like to run a ramen shop in Japan. Depending on the shop, ramen restaurants have almost no free time, as it takes up a lot of time outside of business hours to stock up and prepare the food. The work that goes into making delicious bowls of ramen for customers is not just because it's their job, but because the ramen shop owner wants to make his customers happy. In other words, it's a passion. In this video, the owner of a ramen shop who left his job at a ramen shop to start his own business talks about his passion for ramen. -
Video article 6:42
The Chef at Kaotan Ramen Entotsuya Makes Some of the Best Bowls of Ramen Around! From a Chef Who's Been Making Ramen for More Than 30 Years!
Food & Drink- 21 plays
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This video titled "Kazumoto Ochiai is One of Tokyo's Ramen Masters — First Person," was released by "Eater." In this video, Kazumoto Ochiai introduces himself as the owner of Kaotan Ramen Entotsuya. Kaotan Ramen Entotsuya is a long-established ramen shop that was established in 1983 and has been open for 37 years in Nishi-Azabu. Not only do they focus on the taste of the food, but they also focus on customer service, and they always try to match each customer's bowl of ramen to their own palette. In this video, Kazumoto Ochiai, the owner of a restaurant where you can enjoy both the taste and the interaction with staff, talks about his journey and what his ideas behind his ramen. Be sure to check it out. -
Video article 9:19
Ginza Hachigo, a Ramen Shop That Touched Down in Ginza Like a Meteor! How the French Master Makes His Ramen!
Food & Drink- 19 plays
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This video, titled "Hiashi-Ginza [Ginza Hachigo] a French Chef's Ramen|A Bowl That Defies What You Know About Ramen! [Ramen Walker TV Episode #221]" (東銀座『銀座 八五』フレンチの巨匠が生んだ ラーメンの概念を覆す一杯!【ラーメンWalkerTV #221】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces the ramen shop "Ginza Hachigo," located in Ginza. The restaurant's wouldn't have you believe you're at a ramen shop, but rather at a high-end sushi restaurant, making it a truly new ramen experience. This ramen was created by a famous French chef who was once known as a "modern master craftsman" in Kyoto prefecture, and was perfected using only soup. In addition, the pepper caviar sprinkled on top gives it the perfect aroma, creating a ramen that is both somehow ramen and not ramen. This video introduces Ginza Hachigo in detail, so check it out! -
Video article 9:42
Hopeken, the Original Back-Fat Tonkotsu Ramen! What's the Secret to the Popularity of This 24-Hour Ramen Shop That Has Been Visited by So Many Celebrities?
Food & Drink- 20 plays
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This video, titled "Sendagaya [Hopeken] Guest: Karin Ito (Nogizaka 46) Founded in 1960! the Original Tokyo Back Fat and Tonkotsu Ramen Shop [Ramen Walker TV Episode #200]" (千駄ヶ谷「ホープ軒」ゲスト:伊藤かりん(乃木坂46)1960年に創業!元祖・東京背脂豚骨ラーメンの名店【ラーメンWalkerTV #200】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces Hopeiken, the original back fat and pork bone ramen restaurant. This ramen shop has been in business for 30 years and is the pioneer of the popular back-fat tonkotsu ramen. In addition to being a ramen shop that uses back fat, the shop is also open 24 hours a day, which is unusual for a ramen shop. Even in these days when it is difficult to open a shop, they are still open 24 hours a day! In this video, you can see the ramen at Hopeken, so if you're interested in ramen, check it out! -
Video article 9:23
Shinasoba Tanaka Is Characterized by an Abundance of Niboshi in Its Soup. A Taste of This Delicious Ramen Made With Carefully Selected Dried Niboshi!
Food & Drink- 21 plays
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This video, titled "Higashi-Ikebukuro [Shina Soba Tanaka] 2018, A Major Renewal in Its Five Years Since Opening! A New Ramen Based on the Concept of "Repaying Our Debt to the Sea of Chiba"! [Ramen Walker TV Episode #218]" (東池袋『志奈そば 田なか』2018年、オープン5年を機に一大リニューアルを敢行!“千葉の海へ恩返し”をコンセプトに掲げた渾身の新作ラーメン!【ラーメンWalkerTV #218】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces "Shinasoba Tanaka," a ramen shop that has become popular for its seafood flavored ramen. The soup is made with Isumi pork skin and anchovies, and the flavor of the soup is very delicate and refreshing. This ramen, that makes the most of all the flavorful ingredients used, has exploded in popularity, making it a very popular ramen shop for men and women of all ages. Check out the video to see the ramen at Shinasoba Tanaka! -
Video article 9:47
Not Only Do They Serve Ramen, They Also Serve Snacks at "Kujira Shokudo Nonowa"! The Soft, Hand-Made Noodles and Plethora of Ingredients Go Great With Alcohol!
Food & Drink- 17 plays
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This video, titled "Higashi-Koganei [Kujira Shokudo Nonowa Higashi Koganei] Recommended for a Drink and Some Ramen! Abura Soba With Lots of Toppings to Choose From [Ramen Walker TV Episode #222]" (東小金井『くじら食堂 nonowa東小金井店』ラ飲みにもオススメ!ツマミにもなる具だくさん油そば【ラーメンWalkerTV #222】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces Kujira Shokudo nonowa's Higashi Koganei branch, which is very famous among those looking for a snack after some drinks. The most distinctive feature of their ramen is their soft, hand-made noodles, which is one of the reasons why their Aburasoba (oil soba) is so popular. While the noodles are of course amazing, there's also a mountain of toppings to choose from, and it's become a renowned ramen shop where you can enjoy drinks as well. This video shows you what the ramen is like, so be sure to check it out! -
Video article 9:25
The Famous, Impactful HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY. What's This Ramen Restaurant All About?
Food & Drink- 19 plays
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This video, titled "Haijima's "HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY" Is a Famous Ramen Shop Where You Can Enjoy It to the Very End! Ramen King Takeshi Yamamoto, Great Ramen King" (拝島「ハイデン.コッコFACTORY らーめん 凛々」ラーメンなのに、最後にはアレが楽しめちゃう魅惑の名店!ラーメン王・山本剛志さん、ラーメン大王・小), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY. The soup is made from a lavish broth with a seafood taste, made from Hinai-Jidori chicken from Akita Prefecture, soy sauce, and chicken fat. It's worth mentioning that there's a "soup-wari" event, where you can enjoy 10 different types of soup that change daily. In this video, you can see a detailed explanation of HAIDEN KOKKO FACTORY Ramen RIRIY, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out. -
Video article 5:41
The Unique Flavors of the Ramen Shop Menya Musashi! Each Shop Is Said to Have a Different Taste, So You'll Feel Like You're Going to a Different Ramen Shop Each Time!
Food & Drink- 18 plays
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This video, titled "Menya Musashi|Shinjuku Flagship Store|Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo|Kakuni Tsukemen|Standard" (麺屋武蔵 新宿総本店 東京都新宿区西新宿 角煮つけ麺 並), was released by "Nationwide Ramen Videos" (全国ラーメン動画). This video introduces Menya Musashi with the motto "no two shops have the same flavor." Their Shinjuku flagship store serves a double broth of "animal-based soup" and "seafood-based soup" which is mainly made with chicken and pork bones. However, the Ikebukuro branch offers ramen that is mainly deep-fried toppings, and the Okachimachi branch uses tonkotsu soup as its base, and offers three colors of ramen: white, red, and black, showing that each shop is completely different. In this video, you can see a sample of the Kakuni Dipping Ramen served at the Shinjuku flagship store, so if you're interested, check it out! -
Video article 3:52
If you want to talk about tsukemen, you can't miss Daishouken! Here's the history of the restaurant that gave birth to Tsukemen, which is still very popular today!
Food & Drink- 17 plays
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This video, titled "Higashi-Ikebukuro|Taishoken|Main Store (Famous for Its Roots in Tsukemen) Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City" (東池袋 大勝軒 本店(つけめんのルーツの名店)豊島区南池袋). was released by "Nationwide Ramen Videos" (全国ラーメン動画). In this video, you'll learn about Taishoken's main store in Higashi-Ikebukuro that is famous for Kazuo Yamagishi, the father of dipping noodles. The history of Taishoken dates back as far as 1948, and the ramen that became the starting point for shoyu ramen in Japan was created by Marucho, the shop that can be called the original Taishoken. From there, Yamagishi opened Taishoken with the wish to "greatly outperform the competition," which sparked the Tsukemen (dipping noodle) boom. In this video, you can see a sample of the noodles at the Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken main store, which is famous for dipping noodles. Be sure to check it out! -
Video article 24:25
The Hilt, Which Determines the Beauty and Functionality of a Japanese Sword, Is Made by a Craftsman Called a Tsukamaki-Shi! Check Out the Video to See the Japanese Craftsman's Techniques!
Traditional Crafts- 67 plays
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This video, titled "#103 Tsukamaki-Shi, Kentaro Kubo|Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (#103 柄巻師 久保 謙太郎 | 明日への扉 by アットホーム), was released by "Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (明日への扉 by アットホーム). In the world of Japanese swords, there are swordsmiths and scabbard makers who make swords and scabbards, but the traditional craftsmen who make the hilt, are called "tsukamaki-shi". Many people are fascinated by the visual beauty of Japanese swords, and the tukamaki-shi is the leading figure in the production of the sword's visual beauty. The handmade sword hilt is covered with stingray skin called shagreen and then wrapped with string or other material to make it easier to grip. Some of the best sword handles from the Edo period are called masterpieces, and Kentaro Kubo, a master tsukamaki-shi, works hard every day to create masterpieces that come close to those works. -
Video article 9:43
The Scabbards That Hold Japanese Swords Are Made by Skilled Japanese Craftsmen! A Look at the Handiwork of Japanese Scabbard Makers, Who Drew Attention at a Traditional Craft Demonstration at Yasukuni Shrine
Traditional Crafts- 57 plays
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This video, titled "Jan. 2, 2020|Yasukuni Shrine|Scabbard Maker|Mizuno Miyuki|Plain Scabbards!" (2020年1月2日「靖国神社」鞘師「水野美行」白鞘実演!), was released by "Kimunao News" (きむなおニュース). In January of 2020, demonstrations by sword sharpeners, scabbard makers and engravers were held at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Scabbard makers are traditional craftsmen who make scabbards, the cases used to store swords. The scabbard is made from materials such as magnolia, which is split once, the insides are hollowed out, and then the two scabbards are laminated together. The appearance of the scabbard varies according to the design of the sword, from simple scabbards to decorated scabbards. In the video clip, scabbard maker Mizuno Miyuki shows how he creates beautiful-looking scabbards. -
Video article 3:14
The "Neo Tonkotsu Ramen" of the High-Class, Reservation-Only Ramen Shop in Hiroo, Tokyo. Get a Taste of the Ramen Flavored With Delicious Spices and Oils!
Food & Drink- 16 plays
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This video, titled "[GENEI . WAGAN (Hiroo, Tokyo)] Now Offering Its Finest Creation- Neo Tonkotsu Ramen! "GENEI . WAGAN," a ramen shop in Hiroo, Tokyo, now offers an innovative new type of ramen called Neo Tonkotsu Ramen. GENEI . WAGAN is the only ramen restaurant in Japan that serves ramen kaiseki, and is open only in the evening by reservation. GENEI . WAGAN released a limited edition Neo Tonkotsu Ramen as part of their lunchtime menu, and it attracted a lot of attention from ramen fans. The specialty ramen, which is based on tonkotsu (pork bone) and carefully prepared with unique oil and spices, has become a favorite among ramen fans. -
Video article 5:18
The Hairdressers Recreating Beautiful, Traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e Hairstyles. Be Amazed by the Skills of Tomiko Minami, a Master of Her Craft!
Traditional Culture- 571 plays
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The Hairdresser Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles This video, titled "Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles," was created by "The Art Institute of Chicago." From 0:27 in the video, professional hairdresser Tomiko Minami appears. She is highly skilled at recreating the hairstyles portrayed in ukiyo-e prints of the Edo Period. Ukiyo-e prints were created by Edo-era artists such as the famous Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎). The beautiful renditions of women in ukiyo-e prints have gained admiration not only in Japan but also worldwide. As seen in the video, hairdressers like Tomiko Minami use the techniques of old to bring ukiyo-e hairstyles to life in the present day. More About Professional Hairdresser Tomiko Minami Source :YouTube screenshot The video introduces Tomiko Minami of Minami Hairdressing. She is part of a group of Japanese hairdressers known as "yusoku biyoshi" (有職美容師), who specialize in studying and maintaining historical traditions of the imperial court and samurai families with regards to hair and clothing. Tomiko Minami is not only proficient in traditional Japanese hairstyles, but also well-versed in the ornaments and clothing styles of each era. She is even responsible for hairdressing and garments at the Ise Jingu Festival (伊勢神宮祭). At the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) and the Heian Shrine (平安神宮) Jidai Matsuri, she is in charge of more than 150 different types of hairstyles. Her recreations of ukiyo-e hairstyles are extremely detailed and intricate. With participants strolling around with their beautiful hairdos and traditional garments, these festivals of Kyoto are a wonderful sight, bringing to life the atmosphere of times past. The Amazing Hairstyles Yusoku Biyoshi Can Recreate Source :YouTube screenshot During the early Edo Period, people generally let their hair flow freely without tying it up. However, from the mid-Edo Period, hairstyles, such as those seen in ukiyo-e prints, began to increase in popularity. There were styles such as the the kamome tabo (鴎髱, Seagull's Tail), the yoko-hyogo (横兵庫, Butterfly), and the torobin (燈籠鬢, Lantern Locks) resembling a traditional lantern. In the later Edo and Bakumatsu Periods, elaborate hairstyles ,especially for high-ranking courtesans, were created as well. The hairdressers skillfully make use of combs and hairpins to create traditional Japanese hairstyles, such as suberakashi (垂髪), as well as the shimada and katsuyama styles favored by geisha and maiko. At 1:37, 3:19, and 5:02 in the video, you can see the finished hairstyles carefully dressed by the talented hairdresser. Summary of the Hairdressers Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles The hairdressers shown in this video make use of techniques used in the Edo Period to accurately recreate the hairstyles of that period. Their incredible skill has gained attention from around the world. Be sure to take a look at the video and take in the skills of the hairdressers and understand the depth of Japanese culture! -
Video article 8:12
Eating Around in "Osaka's Kitchen"! Oysters, Fresh Sea Urchins, and More at a Fish Restaurant in Osaka's Kuromon Market!
Food & Drink- 33 plays
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Shelling Oysters Like Crazy! Fresh Oyster and Sea Urchin! This is a video of a chef at a fish market in Osaka's Kuromon Market, shelling oysters and opening sea urchin and also shows taste testing them. Kuromon Market is known as "Osaka's Kitchen" because of the variety of foodstuffs available there, including seafood, fruit, and processed foods. The 580-meter-long market is made up of 150 shops that offer a wide variety of carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. In the video, you can see a chef shelling oysters one after another, as well as opening sea urchins. His hands are so dexterous that you can't help but notice his skills, so be sure to check out the video to see how he does it. 【Official Homepage】Kuromon Market https://kuromon.com/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Kuromon Market (黒門市場) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14134994-d1896861-Reviews-Kuromon_Market-Nippombashi_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html -
Video article 9:30
An Introduction to the "Rail Runner" Track Installation on the JR Kisuki Line!
Transportation- 28 plays
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This video, titled "Road-Rail Vehicle [Rail Runner] Track Loading" (軌陸車『レールランナー』 軌道搭載(載線)), was released by "Nimo5." This video was taken on September 20, 2009 at the JR Kisuki Line. The video shows a rail runner used to index the lubricator when lubricating a rail joint and placing the rail runner on the track. A rail runner is a car that can run on both tracks and roads, used for railroad refurbishment and other track maintenance work. Railroad maintenance using rail runners is generally not done during the day when trains run constantly. Take a look at this rarely seen work! -
Video article 8:50
The knife handling without wasting even a moment! 50 years of experience in eel processing. What is the eel stacked in a bowl at Kiyomura, an eel restaurant in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture?
Food & Drink- 32 plays
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The Eel Restaurant "Kiyomura" in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture This Video Shows the Chefs at the Eel Shop "Kiyomura" Making Unaju With Live Eel! The best thing about Kiyomura's unaju is that it's extremely cost effective. Unaju is usually priced at around 3,000 yen, but at Kiyomura you can get it for as little as 1,800 yen! In the video, you can see the live eel being flayed and skewered in one fell swoop. Be sure to check it out! ◆Kiyomura Store Information◆ 【Address】4-14-5 Mabuchi, Suruga, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 【Access】An 18-minute walk from Shizuoka Station, or 10 minutes by bus from Shizuoka Station 【Avg cost.】¥1800+ 【Hours】11:00-21:00 【Closures】None 【Parking】Available 【Phone】054-287-5045 【Tabelog】Kiyomura https://tabelog.com/en/shizuoka/A2201/A220101/22017921/ -
Video article 25:03
Quintessence, a Very Famous Japanese Restaurant That Was Awarded Three Stars by Michelin Tokyo 2020! A Look at Chef Shuzo Kishida's Passion for Cooking!
Food & Drink Celebrities- 22 plays
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This video, titled "#15 Shuzo Kishida (Quintessence)" (#15_岸田周三(Quintessence)), was released by "Palais de Z - The Future of Deliciousness" (パレ・ド・Z〜おいしさの未来〜). This video introduces Shuzo Kishida, the owner-chef of Quintessence, a restaurant that was awarded 1st place among the three Michelin stars restaurants of Tokyo in 2020. One of the characteristics of Chef Shuzo Kishida is that he does not create recipes, and he believes in continuous growth. He has a belief in his ingredients, and in the way he goes to the market to find what he is satisfied with, you can sense the splendor of his sincere approach to cooking. In this video, you'll learn about Chef Shuzo Kishida's career and his passion for cooking! -
Video article 18:05
This Long-Established Candy Store Has Been Located in "Candy Alley" in Kawagoe, Saitama, for 100 Years. How to Make the "Kumiame Sakura Stick" by Tamariki Seika
Food & Drink- 79 plays
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This Long-Established Candy Store Has Been Located in "Candy Alley" in Kawagoe, Saitama, for 100 Years. How to Make the "Kumiame Sakura Stick" by Tamariki Seika This video shows the making of candy at "Tamariki Seika" in Kawagoe, Saitama. Tamariki Seika has been making handmade candies for over 100 years. The shop is located in "Candy Alley" (Kashiya Yokocho) a popular tourist spot in Saitama Prefecture, and offers a wide variety of kumiame candy. Kumiame is a type of rolled candy that when cut shows a picture or face, such as Kintaro Ame. In the video, they make "Flower Kumiame Sakura." The candy which was as big as a log, was stretched and stretched, and at the end, a cherry blossom pattern can be seen in the cut section. Be sure to check out the video to see the 100 year old techniques in action! ◆Tamariki Seika Store Information◆ 【Address】350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 2 Chome−7−7 【Access】A 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station 【Avg. Price】¥200+ 【Hours】10:00-17:00 【Closures】Mondays 【Phone】049-222-1386 【Tabelog】Tamariki Seika https://tabelog.com/en/saitama/A1103/A110303/11005857/ -
Video article 10:00
Located near Yushima Tenjin Shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo! What is "18wari Soba" created by a master soba maker at "Soba maker's store of 18wari Soba"?
Food & Drink- 35 plays
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Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo "18wari Soba (buckwheat) buckwheat noodle store of a master of buckwheat noodle making" Video Introduction This video shows the delicious, two-color "juhachiwari soba" made at "Juhachiwari Soba." Normally, when making soba, buckwheat flour and wheat flour that serves as a binder are added, but soba made only with buckwheat flour is called "Juwari Soba," and soba made with 80% buckwheat flour and 20% flour is called "Hachiwari Soba" (8割蕎麦, lit. "80% soba"). The owner of Juhachiwari Soba makes his Juhachiwari Soba (十八割蕎麦) with both Juwari soba and Hachiwari soba, creating beautiful two-colored noodles. You can see him mixing the two types of soba and cutting the noodles in the video as well. This shop is located near Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Yushima Tenmangu Shrine) in Tokyo, one of the most famous power spots in the city, and has been frequently featured on Japanese tv. Be sure to check out the delicious soba in the video! ◆Juhachiwari Soba Store Information◆ 【Address】2-33-6 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 【Access】10 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station / A 3-minute walk from Yushima Station off the subway 【Fee】¥110+ 【Hours】[Mon~Fri] 11:30~15:00(Last order) 17:00~21:00 (Reservation required for parties of 4 and up) / [Sat/Sun/Holidays] 11:30~15:30 (Last order) / ※Open Late on New Years 【Closures】Irregular 【Parking】None 【Tripadvisor】Juhachiwari Soba https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066442-d7489543-Reviews-Juhachiwari_Soba-Bunkyo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html -
Video article 3:24
Experience Traditional Japanese Weaving on Shiraishi Island in Okayama Prefecture, a Place Full of Nature! The Traditional Textiles and Beautiful Scenery Are Sure to Revitalize!
Traditional Crafts- 269 plays
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Traditional Japanese Weaving on Shiraishi Island! Shiraishi Island belongs to the Kasaoka Islands (笠岡諸島) found near Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture in Japan's Chugoku region. The island has an area of 1.86 km², a max elevation of 169 meters, and has a population of 750 people. The island is known for being an exceptionally scenic area in Japan. The island's traditional woven goods are made using a loom called a "hata" (機). This has led to products made with this method being known as "hata-ori" (機織り). In this article, we'll introduce the weaving experience available on the island. Try Your Hand at Weaving on Shiraishi Island Photo:Hata-ori During the Genroku Period (1688-1704), the weaving trade thrived on the reclaimed settlement of Shiraishi Island. In recent years, in an attempt to revive the tradition, a weaving workshop where visitors can experience "hata-ori" was started. As seen from 0:42 in the video, the relaxing sound of the cotton gin is one of the features of the weaving experience. You might even find it therapeutic. Next, the cotton is spun into threads on a spinning wheel. The finished product is unimaginably soft to the touch. The woven products of Shiraishi Island are colored using dyes made from plants grown on the island itself. As shown at 2:05 in the video, onions, safflowers, persimmons, and cherry blossoms, and even chestnuts are used for the dyes. Visitors are treated not as customers, but as fellow weavers and are encouraged to freely try out the weaving experience. The management’s motto is to allow visitors to fulfill their dreams of mastering weaving. You might now be wondering about the price of the weaving experience. At a mere 500 yen, you should definitely give it a try if you’re interested! Summary of Shiraishi Island's Weaving Experience Photo:Kasaoka City and Shiraishi Island coastline, Okayama Prefecture Shiraishi Island is a place where you can enjoy not only weaving, but also the natural sights and sounds. As shown in the video, visitors from overseas can have fun learning about Japanese traditions while taking in the beautiful scenery. You can even go for a dip in the sea! Consider making a visit to Shiraishi Island during the warm summer! -
Video article 4:44
The History of Kiku-Masamune's "Taruzake" With the Aroma of Yoshino Cedar. The Secrets of a Fragrance That Has Been Loved Since the Edo Period!
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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/