Shibamata Teishakuten, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo Video Introduction This video, titled "Walking Around Shibamata, Tokyo - Long Ver.｜4K" (Walking around Shibamata, Tokyo - Long Take【東京・柴又/帝釈天】 4K), was uploaded by "NIPPON WANDERING TV." It's a video that will make you feel like you're actually walking along the Shibamata Taishakuten approach from Shibamata Station. Shibamata Taishakuten, located in Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo, was founded in 1629 during the Kan'ei Era. At the beginning of the Edo Period (1603-1868 AD), the location of the main statue of Shibamata Taishakuten was unknown, but it was discovered during the renovation of the main hall and is enshrined there to this day. Katsushika Shibamata is also known as the place where the movie "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo" was set, and the Tora-san Memorial Museum is a nearby tourist attraction. The video, which lasts about 12 and a half minutes, will take you on a guided tour through Shibamata, including the Shibamata Taishakuten approach and Shibamata Tashakuten itself. The relaxing atmosphere will have you feeling as though you've traveled back in time to the days of Tora-san, so be sure to check it out! Shibamata Taishakuten – A Look at the Sightseeing Spot Introduced in the Video Photo：Shibamata Taishakuten, Katsushika, Tokyo Shibamata Taishakuten is a Nichiren Sect temple with its official name being Daikyo-ji Temple. Access to Shibamata Taishakuten is about a 3-minute walk along the temple approach, which is lined with shops, from Shibamata Station on the Keisei Line. Paid parking is also available nearby. The video tour begins at Shin-Shibamata Station on the Hokuso Line, starts along the temple approach from Shibamata Station, and enter the precincts of Shibamata Taishakuten at 6:09. From about 5:30 in the video, you can see Nitenmon Gate, a structure with a simple, yet impressive wooden appearance. The front of Taishakudo, located to the left side of Shibamata Taishakuten's main hall, is covered with a large Japanese black pine, called "Zuiryu no Matsu." There is also a gallery on the wall of the Taishakudo where you can see wonderful sculptures depicting the Lotus Sutra. Behind the main hall is the large guest hall, where you can observe the Japanese garden Suikeien (邃渓園) from the corridor. To the right of the main hall is Shakado (aka Kaisando), the oldest hall on the temple's precincts. After visiting, you can also get a shuin stamp, a talisman to protect yourself from evil, or even a talisman for safe childbirth. The opening hours for Shibamata Taishakuten are from 5 am to 7 pm. Enjoy Delicious Food on the Approach to Shibamata Taishakuten! Photo：The approach to Shibamata Taishakuten, Katsushika, Tokyo The path to Shibamata Taishakuten is lined with stores with a nostalgic Japanese atmosphere. You can see this in the video from 2:46. The first thing that you see in front of the station is the statue of Futen no Tora. Along the temple approach, there's also a souvenir shop called Shibamata Tamaya. There are also stalls selling takoyaki (octopus dumplings), and many visitors enjoy purchasing kusadango (mugwort dumplings) from the popular Takagi-ya (高木屋老舗), an old shop on the approach to Shibamata Taishakuten. Shibamata is also famous for delicious cuisine using river fresh. Consider trying some unagi (eel) for lunch at the long-established restaurant Kawachiya! There are many other exciting retro shops along the approach to the temple, and you can enjoy delicious food while exploring them, or just by window shopping. Summary of Sightseeing at Shibamata Taishakuten This video, titled "Walking Around Shibamata, Tokyo - Long Ver.｜4K" introduces the charms and attractions of Shibamata Taishakuten and the approach leading to the temple. Be sure to check out the Showa Retro cityscape, which is visited by many people. We hope you enjoyed this article introducing information on Shibamata Taishakuten. If you're planning on visiting, don't forget to use this as a reference to explore the downtown area where you can feel the warmth and character of Tora-san! 【TripAdvisor】Shibamata Taishakuten https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066447-d1239469-Reviews-Shibamata_Taishakuten_Taishakuten_Daikyoji_Temple-Katsushika_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefect.html

The PR Video for "Chusen," a Traditional Japanese Dyeing Technique This video, titled "Chusen - Hand-dyeing technique (Japan)," produced by "IKIDANE NIPPON" features one of Japan's traditional dyeing techniques. "Chusen" is a traditional dyeing technique that originated in Sakai (堺市：Sakai-shi), Osaka in the early Edo Period. Chusen is also called "Sosogi-zome." Dyed textiles are used not only for rolls of cloth and clothing like Yukata, and Jinbei, but also for commonly used items like dish cloths or handkerchiefs. 　 This video clip features the traditional dyeing technique Chusen. We hope you enjoy this rare footage! The Chusen Dyeing Technique Source :YouTube screenshot Chusen is a traditional dyeing technique whereby you dye each piece one by one, and requires highly skilled craftsmen to create perfect, even dyeing. First, place the material cloth on the board and apply anti-dye adhesive to the non-dyeing areas using patterned paper. (0:05). After the pastes are dried, set a frame to an area to be dyed (1:08) and pour the dye compounds onto the cloth. If cloths are dyed twice, in a distinct way, by layering them on top of each other by the bellows, a beautiful color will be produced, and the back side will have a vivid appearance. Dyed textures are washed with water and dried. You can see the completed product in the footage from 3:04. Chusen uses the same technique to dye yarns, therefore, it does not lose its elasticity and breath-ability. Let's Use Chusen Dyed Products Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see from this video clip, these traditional dyed products are made by hand, one by one. These Chusen products, with an air of Japanese culture, are very popular as souvenirs. Chusen products are available on online shopping sites. In recent years, MUJI has introduced a new line of chusen items that have attracted a lot of attention. If properly cared for, Chusen products will change into a beautiful color and can be used for a long time. We also recommend trying a Chusen experience class to see what Chusen dyeing is like. Summary of Chusen, the Traditional Hand Dyeing Technique Source :YouTube screenshot The footage from 3:11 features various Chusen products. Chusen has many different types of patterns such as such as small crests, stripes, chidori patterns, and floral patterns. There are also various techniques, such as using multiple dyeing compounds to make colors brighter, or discharge dyeing to make colors dark. There is another traditional dyeing method in Japan besides Chusen; it is called "Nattsen." Definitely check out some chusen products if you have the chance! 【Official Website】Tenukuri kobo |Tokyo Wasarasi Sozokan https://souzou-kan.info/en/

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/

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.