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Video article 5:24
Powerful Ninja Action Set at a Famous Place in Aichi Prefecture! What Was the Purpose in Aiming for Nagoya Castle?
History- 26 plays
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This video, released by "The Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Channel" (【徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊チャンネル】), is titled "A late ninja: The real life of professional ninja, Japan 遅刻忍者." In this video, you can see how the ninja Hattori Hanzo, who was late for a meet-up with his friends, uses ninja techniques and modern-day parkour to fight his way through enemy attacks. In the latter half of the movie, his friends also join in the action, and things gets heated! The ninja actors are members of the "Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team," which was formed to promote the attractions of Aichi Prefecture. They are mainly active in the event "Omotenashi" at Nagoya Castle where they interact with tourists. Be sure to check out the video of the enthusiastic performance of the "Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team"! -
Video article 3:02
Sold Out Before the Store Opens?! A Look at the Exquisite Unaju of the Michelin Restaurant Obana!
Food & Drink- 20 plays
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Obana's Exquisite Unaju This video shows the delicious unagi at Obana, a famous eel restaurant in Taito City, Tokyo. Obana is listed in the Michelin Guide, and there is a long line of people waiting to get in every day. The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m., but there is a line of people waiting to get in more than an hour before it opens, and depending on the day, the restaurant may be sold out more than an hour before it even opens. In the video they were also already sold out before opening. Be ready to come early if you plan on eating at Obana! ◆Obana Store Information◆ 【Address】2-6-11 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo 【Access】A 4-5 minute walk from Minami-Senju Station off the JR Joban Line or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line 【Avg. Cost】¥5300+ 【Hours】[Tuesday - Friday] 11:30-13:30, 16:00-19:30 / [Saturday, Sunday, Holidays]11:30-13:30, 16:00-19:30 or until sold out. 【Closures】Mondays 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-3801-4670 【Yelp】Obana (尾花) https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%B0%BE%E8%8A%B1-%E8%8D%92%E5%B7%9D%E5%8C%BA?osq=obana -
Video article 4:11
Boshu Uchiwa Is a Traditional Craft of Tateyama, Chiba That Gives You a Taste of Japanese Culture! Historic Craftsmanship From the Meiji Period as a Souvenir of Japan!
Traditional Crafts- 176 plays
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日本の伝統工芸「房州うちわ」プロモーション動画について こちらの動画は「IKIDANE NIPPON」が公開した「Boshu Uchiwa: the making of a hand fan」で千葉県房総半島の館山市・南房総市を中心に伝わる房州うちわを紹介しています。 こちらの動画をご覧になれば日本のうちわ文化と、房州うちわが一つ一つ手作業で作られていることを知ることができます。 うちわは日本に古くから伝わる伝統工芸品であり、気軽に持ってかれるお土産です。 こちらの記事では日本が誇る伝統工芸「うちわ」文化の魅力を動画に沿って解説します! 日本の文化うちわと房州うちわの歴史 うちわの起源は古く中国やエジプトの絵にも書かれ、2000年ほど前の弥生時代に日本へ伝わりました。 また、房州うちわの歴史は元々、江戸で作られていた江戸うちわが戦争により被災し、千葉の房総半島へ移ったのが始まりだとされています。 日本の伝統文化「房州うちわ」と日本のうちわ文化 房州うちわとは京うちわ、丸亀うちわと並び日本三大うちわとして多くの人に愛されています。 房州うちわの特徴は女竹を原料として使用し、丸柄に仕上げている点です。 それに比べ、丸亀うちわは男竹で挿柄を使用するのが特徴。 他にも日本の特徴的なうちわの種類として江戸うちわもあり、藍染めで貼り文字を使って作られています。 日本の伝統文化「房州うちわ」の特徴 房州うちわは房州うちわ振興協議会が中心となり現在でも盛んに生産され、1984年には千葉県指定伝統的工芸品に指定されました。 千葉県には現在も数多くの工房があり、うちわ職人が丁寧にうちわ骨から作っています。 代表的な工房は太田屋・宇山工房、房州堂です。 工房では手仕事でそれぞれの工房の技法で大きさも柄も少し違う作品となっています。 また、道の駅やお土産屋さんでも房州うちわは販売され、作られる工房によって作り方や柄も違います。 うちわは日本の文化が今に残る芸術品と言っても過言はないでしょう。 日本の文化!伝統工芸品「房州うちわ」のを作る21の工程 房州うちわには材料を用意してから21の工程があります。 最初に竹の切り出しから始まり、皮むき、磨き、水付け、割竹、もみ、穴あけ、編竹、柄詰め、弓削、下窓、窓作り、目拾い、穂刈り、焼き、貼り、断裁、へり付け、下塗り、上塗り、仕上げをして完成。 この一つ一つの工程を職人が丁寧に匠の技を屈指してつくりあげています。 日本の伝統工芸品「房州うちわ」の文化と魅力のまとめ 千葉県の房州うちわを紹介させていただきました。 こちらの動画では4分ほどで房州うちわの生産の工程をご覧になれます。 訪日観光の際には、伝統工芸品の房州うちわの作成を体験したり、購入されてみるのも良いでしょう。 それでは、日本の伝統工芸品「房州うちわ」の魅力をこの動画でご堪能ください! -
Video article 8:07
Unaju From the "Michelin Tokyo Bib Gourmand" Restaurant, Unagi Irokawa in Asakusa!
Food & Drink- 25 plays
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The Unaju of Unagi Irokawa, Listed as a Michelin Tokyo Bib Gourmand This video, titled "浅草雷門【うなぎ色川】のうな重と肝焼きGrilled Eel and Rice of Irokawa in Asakusa.【飯動画】【Unagi】," introduces Unagi Irokawa in Asakusa. Unagi Irokawa is an eel restaurant with a long history, established in 1861. The eel here is baked with a secret savory sauce that has been handed down for more than 150 years, and are soft and fluffy. The restaurant was listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand and there is a long line of people waiting to get in every day. If you're seated at the counter, you can watch the chefs grill the eels right before your eyes! If you're visiting Tokyo's Asakusa, be sure to stop by. ◆Unagi Irokawa Store Information◆ 【Address】2-6-11 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo 【Access】A 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Exit A1) off the Toei Subway Asakusa Line / A 3-minute walk from Asakusa Station off the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tobu Isesaki Line / A 5-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station off the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 【Avg. Cost】¥3500+ 【Hours】11:30-14:00 or until sold out 【Closures】Sundays, holidays, etc. 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-3844-1187 【Tabelog】Unagi Irokawa https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13003697/ -
Video article 18:47
Japanese Fireworks Are of the Highest Quality! The Beautiful Fireworks of Aichi’s “Sanshu Kakou”: Amazing Craftsmanship Putting Smiles on the Faces of People Everywhere.
Traditional Culture- 74 plays
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Check out the video introducing “Sanshu Kakou,” a fireworks shop that makes traditional Japanese fireworks. "Nippon Teshigoto Zukan x Sanshu Kakou" (ニッポン手仕事図鑑 × 三州火工), is a video interviewing craftsmen of Sanshu Kakou, located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. The handheld fireworks date back to the Edo Period(1603-1868). At 14:50, You can see the beauty of the traditional Japanese fireworks made using gunpowder. What Is Sanshu Kakou? Source :YouTube screenshot Sanshu Kakou is a historical fireworks factory in Kota, Nukata, Aichi, in Japan's Tokai region. The fireworks are 100% domestically produced. These days, there are a lot of inexpensive fireworks that are imported. But the fireworks made by the hands of Japanese craftsmen second to none when it comes to quality and beauty. The 100% domestically produced sparkler “Oedo Botan” is especially pretty thanks to its lovely colors. Fireworks merchant, Yamagata Shoten in Tokyo, and fireworks factory Sanshu Kakou in Aichi, are cooperating in order to make a new, domestically produced sparkler. You can see the craftmanship at 6:32 in the video. Surprisingly, the gunpowder is hand-wrapped one by one. Let’s Buy Some Fireworks! Source :YouTube screenshot Many Japanese people get excited about letting off fireworks in the summer. There are different kinds of fireworks in Japan, such as fireworks moving like a dancing octopus, skyrockets, repeating fireworks, jet fireworks, and smoke fireworks as well. You can get handheld fireworks that can be used at home, at the supermarket, convenience stores, the toy section at department store, and at online retailers like Amazon and Rakuten. Summary of Japan's Traditional Fireworks Photo:Sparkler Sanshu Kakou is a historical studio that makes traditional Mikawa fireworks in Aichi. The fireworks made by the craftsmen, using traditional techniques and gunpowder, are of the highest quality. If you're curious about trying out some traditional Japanese fireworks, be sure to visit some of the places we listed above! -
Video article 2:54
Become an Unstoppable Ninja! Parents and Kids Dancing Together, Communicating, and Having Fun While Exercising!
History- 17 plays
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This video, titled "Ninja Exercise Choreography - The Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (忍者体操ふりつけ動画 徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊), was released by "The Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊). This video shows catchy Ninja Gymnastics video that makes it great for getting children to exercise! Men and women in ninja costume perform exercises to a tune that's so catchy it will get stuck in your head all day, and it's easy to imitate! It's good exercise for children and parents can enjoy time with their children by doing it together. In this video, they teach ninja gymnastics from start to finish, so try and follow along! -
Video article 8:50
Not a Single Wasted Second of Knife Work! This Restaurant Has Been Processing Eels for 50 Years! A Look at the Unaju of Kiyamoura!
Food & Drink- 27 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 2:14
A Ninja and Samurai Battle It Out at Haneda Airport! The Whole Thing Is So Awesome That You'll Be Glued to Your Screen as the Pro Stuntmen Fight to the Death!
History- 32 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Ninja experience in Tokyo International Airport Haneda. 羽田空港で忍者体験," was released by "Samurai Film Fighting." In this video, you can see samurai and ninja engaged in a powerful battle of life or death at Haneda Airport. It's a promotional video for Haneda Airport, with professional stuntmen dressed up as ninja and samurai. It's as powerful as if it were a real fight, and it really gets your adrenaline pumping! In this video, you can see professional stuntmen fighting as ninja and samurai, so if you're interested, check it out! -
Video article 1:11
"Wrap God"! Check Out the Amazing Skills of These Wrapping Pros as They Wrap Your Gifts at the Speed of Light!
Shopping- 1.16K plays
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Wanna See Me Wrap This Gift? Wanna See Me Do It Again? This video, titled "Speed Wrapping at a Japanese Department Store," shows the staff of an Oban-yaki shop at a department store in Tennoji Ward (天王寺区,Tennoji-ku), Osaka wrapping gifts at blinding speeds. The dexterous hands of the staff don't waste any time. This is what customer service is all about! Let’s dig deeper into the secrets behind the speed wrapping technique of the department store staff. What Kinds of Wrapping Are There? Photo:Gift wrapping All of the techniques you see at 0:05,0:12,0:26,0:39,0:50 and 1:03 in the video, are a method of wrapping called diagonal wrapping. Diagonal wrapping, as its name implies, is a method of wrapping where you set a box-shaped product on the wrapping paper diagonally then wrap it. Diagonal wrapping is also called rotary wrapping because it involves rotating the box as you wrap it. It is also called department-store wrapping because it is a technique used in many department stores. The blinding speeds at which these wrapping pros wrap will leave you wondering if it's even real. Give Speed Wrapping a Try! Photo:Gift wrapping Even a beginner can do the wrapping shown in the video, provided you're not too concerned with speed. First, watch the video to practice the basic diagonal wrapping technique. Diagonal wrapping is surprisingly easy, so knowing how to do it will come in handy when you need to wrap presents. In addition to diagonal wrapping,there's other types of wrapping, such as caramel wrapping and ribbon wrapping as well. Take the time to practice with lots of cute wrapping paper! Summary of Speed Wrapping! Source :YouTube screenshot The one-minute video is filled with the incredible handiwork of these master wrappers. If you're interested in wrapping, you can check out more speed wrapping videos to study different wrapping techniques. If you take the wrapping test and become a certified wrapping technician, you'll be able to work in stores, just like in the video! -
Video article 2:47
Karakuri Puppets With Delicate Movements: Traditional Japanese Technology, Realistic Movements, and All Done Without Electricity!
Traditional Culture- 435 plays
- YouTube
Traditional Japanese Technology - About the Karakuri Puppet intro video The video “Karakuri puppet – 4K Ultra HD,” created by TokyoStreetView – Japan The Beautiful, introduces two traditional Japanese wind-up puppets: "Yumihiki Doji" (弓曳童子), the puppet of a boy drawing a bow, and "Mojigaki Ningyo" (文字書き人形), the calligraphy puppet. In this three-minute video, you can see how these famous puppets work, so we highly recommend watching the video if you're interested in the following two questions: ・How do traditional Japanese Karakuri puppets move? ・What is the history and culture of traditional Japanese Karakuri puppets? This article focuses on the traditional Japanese technology “Karakuri” puppets, which is said to be the origin of robot creation. To begin with, please take a look at the video to see delicate and intricate movements of the puppets. About the Puppets "Yumihiki Doji" and "Mojigaki Ningyo" Source of Photo :YouTube screenshot The two puppets "Yumihiki Doji" and "Mojigaki Ningyo" are representative examples of Japanese wind-up puppets, as well as the famous puppet “Ocha Hakobi Ningyo (お茶運び人形),” the teacup carrying puppet. The first puppet "Yumihiki Doji," which you can see at 0:05 of this video, grabs four arrows firmly and shoots them at its target. The puppet aims at the target carefully, sometimes raising its face and even changing its own facial expressions. From 1:52 you can see another mechanized puppet “Mojigaki Ningyo,” holding ink brushes in its mouth and hand and writing letters on paper in the other hand. You'll be amazed when it starts writing two different letters at the same time! About Karakuri Puppets- Traditional Japanese Technology Photo:A Karakuri Puppet on a Parade Float Karakuri wind-up puppets have a long history; dating all the way back to the Heian period(794-1185). Back then, hand-puppeteered Karakuri puppets were mostly used for entertainment during rituals or at theaters. It is said that this kind of wind-up puppet was developed further in the Edo period(1603-1868). Wind-up puppets were a kind of pop culture back then; they were used as toys to play in tatami rooms or placed on festival floats. Today you can see these puppets at traditional Japanese puppet shows such as Ningyo Joruri (人形浄瑠璃), Takayama Festival (高山祭り, Takayama Matsuri) in Gifu prefecture, Karakuri Ningyoshibai Hall in Gunma prefecture, Takeda Marionette Theater (竹田人形座, Takeda Ningyo-Za) in Nagano prefecture, and many more. There is a book called "Karakuri Zui" (機匠図彙), showing structures and mechanical drawings of Karakuri wind-up puppets. It includes how to make nine different kinds of puppets. The best puppet creators in the Edo period are said to be Oumi Takeda and the “Karakuri Master”(からくり儀右衛門, Karakuri Giemon) Hisashige Tanaka. Currently Tanaka's works are preserved at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Today Mr. Tamaya Shobei IX, the professional Karakuri puppet craftsman, restores, repairs, produces and sells puppets. Karakuri wind-up puppets are powered by wood, springs, and threads, and therefore don’t require electricity. The technology of traditional Karakuri puppets is highly valued, as it is said to have had a profound impact on western technology Overview of Karakuri Puppets Source of Photo :YouTube screenshot In the video "Karakuri puppet – 4K Ultra HD," you see the two automatic wind-up puppets: "Yumibiki Doji" and "Mojigaki Ningyo." The movements of both puppetss is quite interesting; It's as if the puppets are changing their own facial expressions. Also, don’t overlook the tiny puppet below Yumibiki Doji turning a lever! In addition to the two puppets in this video, there are various other kinds of Karakuri wind-up puppets: magician puppets, spirit buying puppets, airplane operating puppets, and more. If you are interested in traditional Japanese technology, please look into some of these other puppets as well! -
Video article 4:00
The Beauty of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture's Owari Shippo... As if the Seven Treasures Themselves Were Inlayed in These Works...
Traditional Crafts- 81 plays
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日本文化の尾張七宝をご紹介! ここでは、日本文化が誇る伝統工芸品の一つである尾張七宝について『手技TEWAZA「尾張七宝」Owari Cloisonne』の動画を元に、ご紹介させて頂きます。 尾張七宝とは、江戸時代後期に、現代で言う名古屋市に当たる『尾張』で『梶常吉作』が作ったのが起源とされています。 日本が誇る伝統工芸品の一つで、現在にまで伝わってきたものです。 1867年には、パリ万博に初めて日本の七宝焼が紹介されました。 様々な技法によって作られている尾張七宝ですが、特に有線七宝という技法が有名です。 まるで七つの宝を散りばめたかのような美しさと模様とデザインの多様さが魅力で、値段も高級な物から手ごろなものまで幅広く、贈り物として多くの人に愛されてきた伝統工芸品です。 その美しさは今回紹介させて頂いている動画でも感じることが出来ます。 現在では、愛知県あま市七宝町を中心に販売や教室が開かれていますが、後継者不足で職人が減りつつある現状となっています。 尾張七宝の制作工程 伝統工芸品である尾張七宝は、日本の文化として江戸時代から現在まで、制作工程がほぼ変わらずに伝わってきました。 工程としては、【素地作り→下絵付け→銀線付け→釉薬差し→焼成→研磨】となっています。 特に、秘伝の調合と専用の施設によって生産をされている釉薬には並々ならぬ拘りがあります。 焼成によって収縮してしまうので、【釉薬差し→焼成】の工程を繰り返さないといけません。 伝統工芸品「尾張七宝」のまとめ 日本の文化において世界に誇ることが出来る伝統工芸の一つである尾張七宝についてご紹介をさせて頂きました。 ぜひ興味があれば、愛知県あま市にも足を運んで見て、実際に日本の文化と伝統工芸に携わってきた職人の匠の技を体験してみて下さい。 -
Video article 1:36
Here's a List of the Most Popular Places to Visit in Tokyo! Tokyo Is Full of Fascinating Places to Visit That Attract People From All Over the World!
Travel- 91 plays
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東京の人気観光スポット紹介動画について こちらの動画は「ANA Global Channel」が公開した「IS JAPAN COOL? TOKYO」ロングバージョン」です。 日本の首都である東京には、さまざまな人気観光スポットがあります。 日本の歴史や伝統を感じられるスポット、東京の絶景を楽しめるスポット、絶品グルメを楽しめるエリアなど盛りだくさん。 こちらの記事では、東京の中で特におすすめのスポットを紹介し、東京の魅力を知ってもらいたいと思います。 この動画を見れば、「東京を観光したいな」と思うはず! 東京を観光するときに人気のエリアを紹介 東京を観光するときにおすすめのエリアといえば浅草でしょう。 浅草は日本らしい景色や伝統的な文化が楽しめる人気の観光地。 浅草寺の美しいお寺を見学したり、浅草演芸ホールで落語を体験するなど日本の文化を楽しむことができます。 浅草では屋形船に乗ることをおすすめします。隅田川から見る景観を楽しみましょう! 東京を観光するときに欠かせないエリアは新宿もあげられます。 新宿はグルメや都会の景色を楽しめる東京の中心地。 昔の日本らしい雰囲気の思い出横丁にはたくさんの外国人の観光客が訪れます。 さらに、都庁の展望室からもご覧になれる絶景や、ヒルトン東京、京王プラザホテルといった高級ホテルがあるのも魅力です。 また、新宿の周辺には新宿御苑や花園神社といった美しい景勝地も存在します。 東京を観光で歴史を感じることができるスポットを紹介 東京で日本の歴史を感じることができるおすすめスポットを二つ紹介します。 一つ目は、築地です。 築地の周辺には築地本願寺や浜離宮恩賜庭園といった日本らしい景観や歴史が楽しめるスポットがあります。 築地市場は日本の台所と呼ばれ、長年栄えてきましたが2018年に東京都中央卸売市場が豊洲に移転しました。 ただ、移転後も築地市場の場外ではおいしいグルメを求めて国内外から観光客で盛り上がっています。 二つ目は、明治神宮です。 明治神宮は明治天皇をおまつりする歴史ある神社で、パワースポットとしても知られています。 能や狂言を観覧できるイベントも開催しています。 東京を観光するときにおすすめの癒しスポットを紹介 東京を観光するときにおすすめの癒しスポットはたくさんあります! 東京の景色を楽しみたいという方は東京タワーや東京スカイツリー、六本木ヒルズ森タワーがおすすめ。 天気のいい日には都会の絶景が楽しめるでしょう。 ゆっくり体を癒やしたいという人はお台場にある大江戸温泉物語で温泉に浸かるのがおすすめ。 大江戸温泉物語にいくときは、お台場の実物大ガンダムをご覧になるのもいいですよ。 東京の魅力がたくさん詰まった動画紹介まとめ ANA Global Channelが制作した東京の観光地のプロモーション動画には東京の魅力がたくさん詰まっているのでおすすめ。 是非皆さんも東京観光をお楽しみください。 -
Video article 3:21
Hattori Hanzo, With the Aichi Prefecture Tourism PR Team "Samurai No Furusato Aichi," Teaches Self-Defense Techniques That Can Be Used to Protect Oneself!
History- 29 plays
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This video, titled "Nin Nin★TUBE [Hattori Hanzo Ninja Squad Style - Self-Defense Techniques - Hanzo Edition]" (忍ニン★TUBE [服部半蔵忍者隊流~護身術~ 半蔵編]), was released by "Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊). Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Squad is a group that trains at Nagoya Castle every day to promote "Aichi, the home of the warlords" as a PR team for Aichi's tourism. The self-defense technique introduced by Hattori Hanzo is said to be a ninja art. When someone grabs your wrist, you move your arm toward the back of his or her hand in a self-defense technique. This action makes it difficult for the opponent to grab you (see the video). The trick to this self-defense technique is to quickly rotate your arm around theirs. -
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Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave, Two of the Most Beautiful Spots In... Is This Actually Japan?! Be Amazed by the Mystery and Grandeur of Japan's Nature!
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This video was shot by "STARstreamer YOSUKE" and is titled "[Best View in Yamaguchi Prefecture] Akiyoshidai Benten Pond in Akiyoshidai 4K." This video introduces Akiyoshidai, one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan, and Akiyoshido Cave, one of the largest natural limestone caves in Japan, located underneath the plateau. Both Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave have been designated as Special Natural Monuments since 1964. The mystique and grandeur of nature and the complete change between scenery above ground and below ground is truly impressive, making it a place to throw on your bucket list. This video shows actual footage of Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave, so be sure to check it out! -
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A Calligrapher Explains the Key to Writing Beautiful Japanese in an Easy-to-Understand Manner! Balancing Letters When Writing Horizontally
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This video, titled "[I See!] How to Write Beautiful Calligraphy From Left to Right!!" (【なるほど!】横書きをキレイに書くコツ教えます!!), was released by "Crown Prince Takumi" ( 東宮たくみ). Are you confident in your kanji? Many people feel anxious and uncertain about their handwriting? In this video, Takumi Higashimiya, a popular, long-time calligrapher, teaches you how to write beautiful kanji! In this episode, he shows how to make the characters look neat in "horizontal writing," a not-so-common way to write calligraphy. His advice on balancing the size of kanji and hiragana is a must-see! If you're learning Japanese, this can be a great tool to help improve your handwriting! -
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Otani Ware Is a Traditional Craft of Naruto, Tokushima That Represents Japan. Check Out the Craftsmanship That Uses Unique Cultural Methods!
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「大谷焼」紹介動画 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「大谷焼」Otani Pottery/伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」だ。 伝統工芸である大谷焼は徳島県鳴門市で生産されている陶器であり、歴史的文化の深い焼き物として多くの日本人に親しまれている。 大谷焼の起源は1780年にまで遡り、豊後の国(現在の大分県)で作られた物が始まりとされている。 伝統工芸である大谷焼の材料は鉄分の多い堆積粘土だが、もともとは赤土で作られていた。 大谷焼とは 大谷焼の特徴は、その大きさである。 伝統工芸である大谷焼は、酒器・かめ壺・植木鉢などの大きな陶器が有名だ。 この大きな大谷焼を作り方は「寝ろくろ」と呼ばれる独特の文化的製法で作られる。 「寝ろくろ」は、巨大な陶器を制作するために考案された文化的製法であり、陶器を制作する職人に加え、ろくろを回す職人の2人で行われる。 ろくろを回す職人は、横に寝て足でろくろを動かすことから「寝ろくろ」と言われる。 現在では陶器を作るろくろは、機械で回すことが多い。 しかし文化的製法で作られる大谷焼は、人間のリズムでろくろを回すことにこだわっている。人間の作るリズムは機械では再現できるものではなく、職人たちの匠の技があってこそだ。 歴史的文化を大切にする大谷焼は、職人の手技によって作られ、機械は使っていない。 ろくろはもちろんのことだが、こて・亀板(きばん)・柄杓(ひしゃく)など昔ながらの文化的道具を現在でも使っており、伝統文化を大切にしている。 伝統工芸である大谷焼は、阿波地方の伝統工芸「藍染」と深い関係がある。「藍染」は藍を原材料にし、衣類等を染める技法だ。 「藍染」では染料を保存する大きな陶器が必要なため、伝統的にこれに大谷焼が使われてきた。 「藍染」は非常に手間がかかるものの、「藍染」特有の柔らかい緑がかった青色は、現在でも多くの方に愛されている。 「藍染」で使われる大谷焼は「藍甕(あいがめ)」という名称で使われている。 徳島県鳴門市では毎年11月の第2土曜・日曜に「大谷焼窯まつり」が開催されている。 大谷焼陶業協会が主催するこの祭りでは、様々な大谷焼を販売している。 「大谷焼」紹介まとめ 伝統工芸である大谷焼は、大きな陶器として有名な焼き物であり、一般的には美術品として親しまれている。 しかし現在では、日用品などの小さな陶器も作られている。 「大谷焼窯まつり」では、皿・徳利・茶器などの大谷焼が市販の2~3割引で販売されており、祭りの目玉になっている。 また、大谷焼の文化的製法を体験できるイベントや大谷焼名陶展などもあるので、日本の伝統工芸に直に触れたいという方にはおすすめの祭りだ。 -
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Nodaya Style Eel Skewering - An Artisanal Technique Handed Down by "Nodaya," the Leading Eel Restaurant of Japan
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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! -
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Feel the Culture of Japan at Hoshi Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, Where Once You Soak in the Hot Springs, Your Fatigue Will Be Wiped Away. Discover the Hot Spring Inn Hidden From Sight...
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日本を代表する秘湯『法師温泉』をご紹介! こちらの「法師温泉 Japanese Secret Hot Spring」という動画では、群馬県の秘湯「法師温泉」がある長寿館を紹介しています。 法師温泉を始めとした趣のある風景が魅力とされている長寿館は、観光スポットとしても日本においても屈指のものとされています。 ここでは、動画でも堪能出来る日本が誇る法師温泉と長寿館について、詳しく紹介をさせて頂きます。 法師温泉の歴史と効能 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町にある法師温泉、詳しい開湯(かいとう)時期は明らかとはされていませんが、おおよそ1200年前とされており、長寿館自体の開業は明治8年となっています。 主な効能は胃腸病、火傷、動脈硬化、そして神経痛や筋肉痛などです。 露天風呂でもあることから、様々な気候を楽しみながら身体を癒すことが出来ます。 文化財としての「長寿館」 長寿館に宿泊すれば、温泉に囲炉裏、群馬の地産地消グルメがふんだんに盛り込まれた懐石料理と、充実した一日を過ごせること間違いなしです。 勿論日帰り入浴も出来ますが、景色や食事を楽しみつつ、ゆっくりと宿泊するのが良いでしょう。 また長寿館は日本の『国登録有形文化財』とされている程の貴重な建物です。 そして長寿館のある群馬県利根郡みなかみ町は『国民保護温泉地』ともされています。 法師温泉長寿館の観光紹介まとめ 「法師温泉 Japanese Secret Hot Spring」では、日本の群馬県が誇るおすすめの観光スポット、法師温泉長寿館の趣のある風景を堪能することが出来ます。 興味を持たれた方は、日ごろの疲れを長寿館で癒されてはいかがでしょうか。 -
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The Ebina Service Area on the Tomei Expressway - The Most Congested Highway in Japan! A Look at the One-of-a-Kind Food You Can't Afford to Miss Here!
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This video, titled "Ebina, the Busiest Service Area in Japan|11/11/2018" (日本一混むサービスエリア海老名2018/11/11), was released by "Onose Yuji." The Ebina Service Area on the Tomei Expressway is famous for being the most crowded service area in Japan. There are many delicious gourmet foods here that you won't find anywhere else. One of the specialties at the Ebina Service Area is the melon bread from Porutogaru, which has been in business for 25 years and is the world's largest seller of melon bread. The green outside dough is moist and crispy, and the soft baked melon bread is slightly sweet inside, give those who eat it a nostalgic feeling. Long lines of people wait in front of the store for the melon bread. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Ebina service area! -
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At the Forefront of Cancer Treatment, the Number One Cause of Death in Japan! A Look at the Anti-Cancer Mesh That Can Be Applied to Cure Cancer!
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This video, titled "Cancer Treatment That Can Be Applied - Anti-Cancer Mesh - a Video of the Latest Research: The Power of Nims 10" (貼って治すがん治療 ~抗がんメッシュ~ 最新研究映像 NIMSの力10), was released by "nimspr." Cancer is a common and dreaded disease for Japanese people. Basically, when a patient develops cancer, he or she undergoes a surgical operation to remove the cancerous cells and surrounding lymph nodes. However, the anti-cancer mesh introduced in this article is a groundbreaking invention that can provide effective cancer treatment just by applying it to the cancerous area. The video explains in an easy-to-understand manner why the anti-cancer mesh is useful for cancer treatment. Currently, it is still in the clinical trial stage for treatment after cancer surgery, but it is expected to be used in early cancer treatment and prevention of recurrence and metastasis in the future. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan. As the population ages, the risk of cancer increases further, which is why there are high expectations for the introduction of anti-cancer mesh that can be used to treat cancer. -
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Kawachiya Is a Long-Established Eel and Fish Restaurant That Has Been in Business for 250 Years in Tokyo's Shibamata Taishakuten
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Kawachiya - A Long Established Eel and Fish Restaurant in Tokyo's Shibamata Taishakuten This video shows the eel dishes at Kawachiya in Katsushika, Tokyo. Kawachiya is a long-established eel and fish restaurant that has been in business for over 250 years in Shibamata Taishakuten, a downtown area of Tokyo famous for the movie series "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo" (It's Tough Being a Man). The menu includes eel dishes such as unaju, hitsumabushi, kabayaki, the rare unagi-arai, etc., as well as carp dishes, tempura, bentos, course meals, and more. When you visit Katsushika, Tokyo, be sure to try the flavors that have been handed down since the Edo period. ◆Kawachiya Store Information◆ 【Address】7-6-16 Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo 【Access】A 3-minute walk from Shibamata Station off the Keisei Line / 5 minutes by car or bus from Kanamachi Station off the JR Joban Line / 15 minutes by car from Koiwa Station off the JR Sobu Line 【Avg. Cost】¥3200+ 【Hours】11:00-19:00 【Closures】None 【Parking】Yes, 21 cars 【Phone】03-3657-4151 【Official Website】Kawachiya https://www.kawachiya.biz/ 【Tabelog】Kawachiya https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1324/A132403/13018080/ -
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For Those Looking to Enjoy Winter Sports in Japan! This Is a Video That Captures the Appeal of the Most Popular Ski Resorts in Niigata Prefecture!
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This video, titled "2020 GALA Yuzawa Official PV" (2020 GALA湯沢 Official PV), was released by "GALA TV." It captures the beautiful snowy scenery of GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture. The highlight of this video is the powerful snow mountain shown at 0:51. If you want to try winter sports in Japan, check out this video to see what it will be like! It's only 4 minutes long, which is great for those who don't have a lot of spare time to watch the video. At 2:56 the video also showcases a space for playing with kids, so we recommend watching it if you're thinking about heading over to the slopes with your kids! -
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Unagi Hitsumabushi Is a Specialty of Nagoya. Introducing the Hitsumabushi of Shirakawa
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Unagi Hitsumabashi, a Specialty of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture This video shows the Hitsumabushi at Shirakawa, a restaurant in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Hitsumabushi is a dish in which a quarter of the unagi kabayaki on rice is served in a bowl, topped with condiments and spices such as green onion, wasabi, and chopped nori, and then topped with dashi or tea. Hitsumabushi is said to be a local gourmet that originated in Nagoya. Shirakawa, introduced in this video, is also located in Nagoya City, and Shirakawa's unagi hitsumabushi is served with dashi. Be sure to try Nagoya's specialty, unagi hitsumabushi! ◆Shirakawa Store Information◆ 【Address】3-15-33 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Sakae Gas Building, B1F 【Access】A 1-minute walk from Yabacho Station off the Meijo Subway Line. 【Avg. cost】¥2400+ 【Hours】11:00-14:30 (Last order) / 17:00-20:00(Last order) 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】+81-50-5597-8629 【Official Website】Nagoya's Specialty Hitsumabushi|Unagi Shirakawa https://hitsumabushi.jp/ 【Tabelog】Shirakawa Sakae Gas Building Branch https://tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230103/23006137/ -
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Dr. Koichi Wakata Is the First Japanese Astronaut to Become Captain of the International Space Station! Read on to Learn More About His Impressive Achievements!
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Koichi Wakata: The First Japanese Captain of the ISS This video "Koichi Wakata: Proud to Be the First Japanese Captain of the ISS! (14/03/10)" (日本人初!若田さんISS船長に「和の心を大切に」(14/03/10))" is brought to you by ANNnewsCH. It introduces Dr. Koichi Wakata, who has become the first Japanese captain of the International Space Station (ISS). JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata has accomplished the spectacular feat of becoming the 39th captain of the ISS. A special ceremony was held in the Japanese Experiment Module (日本実験棟, nipponjikkentou) "Kibo" (きぼう). The ceremony is normally held in the American Experiment Module, however as this is the first time a Japanese astronaut has assumed the position of captain, on this occasion the ceremony was held in the Japanese Experiment Module. You can watch the ceremony in the video from 0:23. During the ceremony, Koichi Wakata talks of how he is proud to be the first Japanese captain of the ISS and is looking forward to working with everyone. The right to command was passed on to Koichi Wakata from the previous captain of the ISS Oleg Kotov. Koichi Wakata was captain of the ISS for a total of 2 months until his return home to Japan. More About Koichi Wakata: The First Japanese Captain of the ISS Source :YouTube screenshot Koichi Wakata was born in Omiya city, Saitama prefecture and is an astronaut working for JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency). He has a Doctorates in Engineering and has been awarded the Kikuchi Kan Prize (菊池寛賞, kikuchikanshou). He graduated from Kyushu University (九州大学大学院, kyuushuudaigaku daigakuin) in March, 1989 and proceeded to work for Japan Airlines, also known as JAL. He was selected for the position of mission specialist for the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) in April 1992 and in January 1996 was the first Japanese mission specialist to take part in the STS-72 mission of the Space Shuttle Endevour. He mastered the difficult task of learning to control a robotic arm and succeeded in the retrieval of the SFU (Space Flyer Unit). He has completed four missions in space to date, including flights in American NASA space shuttles and Russian Roscosmos spacecraft. Koichi Wakata also made news after broadcasting videos of fun experiments performed in space, inviting viewers to send in their experiment ideas. In an effort to get children more interested in space, he performed various actions inside the space station such as folding clothes or arm wrestling the other astronauts. More About Koichi Wakata's Role Aboard the ISS Source :YouTube screenshot Below are a list of the tasks performed by Koichi Wakata as commander of the ISS: 1. Manage the crew and lead them to success in their missions. 2. Handle any emergencies that may arise such as fires or gas leaks and give directions as the leader of the crew. 3. Have a good grasp of the crew members' health conditions and work situations. 4. Summarizing adjustments to the work schedule with ground control. Not only does the job require good management skills but a high level of interpersonal skills are also necessary. Summary of Koichi Wakata Koichi Wakata currently works as the director of JAXA and is busy holding lectures and other events across the country. We hope you enjoyed learning more about the first Japanese captain of the ISS, Koichi Wakata. We look forward to hearing about more of his endeavors in the future! 【Official Website】Jaxa Astronaut Koichi Wakata, Space Station, Kibo, Information Center https://iss.jaxa.jp/en/astro/biographies/wakata/index.html