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Video article 14:55
Using AI Technology, a Film Taken in Japan Over 100 Years Ago Is Brought Back To Life in Color! Check Out This Rare Video of Japanese Life and Sights in the Taisho Period!
History- 86 plays
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This video, titled "[Speed Correction + Color Correction] Life in Japan in 1919 Revisited in Color" (【速度修正 + カラー補正】カラー化映像でよみがえる1919年の日本の生活), was released by "Pearbook." This video uses a special technology to colorize old Japanese black and white films using AI. The video shows Japan in 1919, the Taisho period. In addition to scenes of Japanese people wearing kimono, the film also shows scenes of markets and interactions with the Ainu people at that time. It also includes images of tourist destinations that are still popular today, such as Matsushima, Hakodate, and Nikko. The ability to see in color what Japan was like more than 100 years ago, before imaging technology was developed, is quite a groundbreaking development! -
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- 44 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 1:51
"Each One of Us Lights the Way to the Future." A Company Message Expressed Through a Fusion of Technology and Art
Life & Business- 21 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "光を灯す/future with bright lights," was released by KANDENKO CO., LTD. ((株)関電工). This video was created with the theme of "future and hope" by the artist YeYe and others, and depicts the company message of KANDENKO, which is "Each one of us lights the way to the future." When the line is draw with AgIC, an circuit marker, the ink is charged with electricity and lights are turned on. With the soothing music playing, the beautiful cityscape with its three-dimensional towers and buildings appearing one after another will naturally give you hope for the future. -
Video article 1:53
A box that needs to be solved 72 times to open. What is the mechanism of the secret box made of Hakone's traditional marquetry?
Traditional Crafts- 25 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Japanese puzzle box 72steps with secret compartment Koyosegi 秘密箱72+1回仕掛け 小寄木," was released by "hakonemaruyama." It is thought that the first Japanese puzzle box was made in Hakone at the end of the 19th century. Yosegi-zaiku, a traditional Hakone technique, is used to decorate the box, which needs to be solved to open it. In this video, the box has 72 different mechanism that must be solved in order to open it. The parquet should have been pulled outward at first, but around the 50th mechanism, there's a pushing motion making it difficult for the viewer to understand what's happening at first glance. There was supposedly 72 mechanisms to be solved to open it, but there's one extra at the end! -
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- 27 plays
- YouTube
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. -
Video article 1:13:55
Discover the Secrets of Japanese Horology With the Myriad Year Clock! The Inventor, Hisashige Tanaka, Is Know as the Edison of Japan!
History Japanese Celebrities Life & Business- 18 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Tanaka Hisashige's Myriad Year Clock [Full & HD]" (田中久重の万年時計【Full & HD】), was released by "Kaoru GreenEmerald." This video introduces Hisashige Tanaka's "myriad year clock." Hisashige Tanaka was a Japanese engineer and inventor who lived from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, and later became one of the founders of Toshiba. He has been called the Edison of Japan, Karakuri Giemon, and other names. The myriad year clock shown in the video has seven functions: It features an armillary sphere, shows Japanese time, western time time, day of the week, months, moon phases, and zodiac signs, and is spring-operated. It has an amazing design that, when completely wound once, continues to work for a year without needing to be rewound, and it is said that almost all of its parts were made by Hisashige Tanaka using simple tools. -
Video article 3:58
Ninjas Dancing Through the Streets of Tokyo in an Impressive Performance!
History- 26 plays
- YouTube
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 1:06
Japan's Amazing Karakuri Boxes! Opening a Box Thought To Be Uncrackable!
Action & Adventure- 25 plays
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This video, titled "[Karakuri Box|Ishikawa Studio] Explanatory Video|Offertory Box 2." (からくり箱の作り方など紹介。「からくり箱 石川工房), was released by "pokun7144." In this video you can see with your own eyes the amazing offertory karakuri box. It's amazing how many wooden boards are used to open this karakuri box. By the way, "pokun7144" has released several videos about karakuri boxes, so if you are interested in them, you should check them out! If you like traditional Japanese crafts, be sure to check this video out! -
Video article 2:39
Check Out the Rocket Starts at Ishigaki Airport! The Super Dolphin’s Powerful Take-off Will Have You in the Mood for Some Traveling!
Vehicles- 18 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "An Ishigaki Airport Specialty|Rocket start! ANA WINGS Boeing 737-500 JA8419 Takeoff 10/21/2011"(石垣空港名物 ロケットスタート! ANA WINGS Boeing 737-500 JA8419 離陸 2011.10.21), was released by "earlgreyv3." This video shows the rocket start of an airplane, which is considered to be one of the specialties of Ishigaki Airport. The Runway for Jets Is Generally 2,000-4,000 Meters, but the Super Dolphin at Ishigaki Airport Only Needs 1,500 Meters! It is said that only by releasing the brakes at 100% engine output and accelerating from the rocket start can the jet take off on the short runway. Check out the powerful takeoff in the video! -
Video article 3:34
Have you heard about the long skateboards that are all over the place? Step on the board and try your hand at a fun sport!
Sports- 17 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "New! 2018 Golden Kiwi 46" [Longboard]" (New! 2018 Golden Kiwi 46" [ロンスケ ロングボード ]), was released by "Pinky Parl." In the video, you can see the introduction of the new 2018 model of the "Golden Kiwi" by DWELL. Longboards are popular because they are longer and more stable than regular skateboards and allow you to cruise through the streets smoothly. This 2018 model is lighter in weight and makes longboard dancing feel great. The graphics on the grip tape have a variety of designs in addition to the cloud pattern, including a Japanese style pattern, so if you're curious, check out the video and their website to see what it's like! -
Video article 10:41
Work on the New Domestic Cargo Ship, "Shimakaze"! Dismantling Scaffolding and Painting Is Enough To Get You Pumped for an Epic Adventure!
Vehicles- 16 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Domestic Cargo Vessel, Matsuura New Type "Shimakaze"|Scaffolding Dismantling and Painting of the Hull|(First and Second Coat of the Outer Panel to the First and Second Layer Below the Waterline)" (内航貨物船・松浦新船型 「しまかぜ」 足場解体~船体塗装作業⑤(外板一・二層目仕上げ塗装~水線下一・二層目塗装)(80)), was released by "matsuzo001." The video shows the process of dismantling scaffolding and painting the hull of the domestic freighter, "Shimakaze." Domestic freighters are only used for domestic cargo transport in Japan, and are not used for import and export from other countries. The use of white, blue, and red colors and the name "Shimakaze" make it easy to identify the ship as a Japanese ship, and you can feel the Japanese air that it gives off. This video shows the dismantling of scaffolding and the painting of the second layer of the Shimakaze, so if you're interested in ships, be sure to check it out! -
Video article 1:42
A Pile-up of Smooth Surface "Machi Blocks" Often Seen on Roads and Rivers!
Life & Business- 25 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled Machi Blockbuilder Super Stone Dealer 2" (間知ブロック積み工スーパー石屋2), was released by "koronero2." You can see stacked blocks when you walk along roads and rivers. They've been used since the early 1950's as a substitute for natural stone blocks. Compared to other construction methods, it is cheaper and JIS-compliant, and it is also used for disaster recovery work. Machi-Blocks are smooth and shaped like a sake cup, which makes them easy to use in curved areas. There are several ways of stacking machi-blocks, but stacking them to create valley formations is the most common. One of the upsides of machi-blocks is that they can be stacked in different ways. -
Video article 4:28
Hundreds of Years of Techniques Passed Down From One Generation to the Next, All the Way to the Modern Era...
History- 26 plays
- YouTube
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 7:17
Why Does a Japanese Sauna Help You Get Fit? Learn About the Activities of the Japan Association of Sauna, Which Investigates the Effects of Sauna on the Body, and How to Use a Sauna Effectively!
Life & Business- 19 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "The Benefits of Saunas|The World's First Study Begins" (サウナで「ととのう」ワケ 世界初の研究始まる), was released by "HTB News" (HTBニュース). Most hot springs and public baths in Japan are equipped with a sauna. Many people go to hot springs and public baths to enjoy sauna. The people introduced in the video are members of the Japan Association of Sauna, which was established to study sauna. They go into the sauna after tests to examine brain activity and see how it changes. Sauna has blood circulation-boosting properties, and it is said that by relaxing in them, your body will be readjusted. Spend some quality time in a Japanese sauna, which is both comfortable and good for you. Sometimes you just need to sweat it out! -
Video article 10:46
A Fishing Hole Next to the Ferry Landing... What Is the Amazing Fish That Seems to Have Surprised All of These Fisherman?!
Living Things- 19 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "[Shocking] an Incredible Creature Next to the Ferry Terminal..." (【衝撃】フェリー乗り場の隣で信じられない生物が・・・), was released by "釣りよかでしょう。" The video shows young men fishing next to the ferry terminal. They are getting impatient due to the lack of fish, and finally discover the shadow of a fish that reacts to the fishing rod. The size of the fish seemed to be different from the usual black rockfish. When they changed the bait to a lure, the fish was clearly more responsive. After three rounds of casting, they finally caught it, speculating that it was a sea bass. The fish wasn't a sea bass, but a bright red sea bream! It's nice to see the young men so happy to see that they caught a sea bream! -
Video article 16:57
Ryuno's Barbers, an Popular Barber Shop on Instagram! Get a Handsome Haircut With a Shop Owner Who Used to Work in Australia!
Life & Business- 20 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 16:04
Japanese Construction Equipment Manufacturer Komatsu Introduces the First 8-Wheeled Harvester 931xc in Austria!
Vehicles- 18 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Komatsu 931XC & C144 in Austria," was produced by "Harvester Forwarder & More." The video shows how the Japanese construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu introduced the 8-wheeled Harvester 931xc for the first time in Austria in 2016. The 931xc has eight wheels and performs great on steep and muddy terrain. It's a safe and efficient harvester. It's also equipped with a C144 mower head, and the way it grabs standing trees and brings them down in a flash is impressive! -
Video article 0:40
Abe-Chan, the Chatty Bird, Gets Scolded When She Fails to Make a Phone Call!
Living Things- 18 plays
- YouTube
This video was published by "newSuperAbechan" and is called "Abe-chan: Scolded because I failed to make a phone call." Abe-chan, a common hill mynah, is a very talkative bird. On this day, she was practicing answering the phone by saying "Hello?" when the phone rang... Before the phone rang, Abe-chan says, "Uh, hello, this is Ohno," but her owner scolded her for being too early. The red-winged, black bird is a member of the starling family in the order passerine. Unlike the tongues of other birds, the common hill mynah has a thick, freely movable tongue like a human, which allows it to mimic the same words over and over again. Please enjoy the fun conversation between Abe-chan and her owner! -
Video article 6:10
Opening a Work Path With the KOMATSU PC78 Feller Buncher!
Vehicles- 19 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Komatsu PC78 Feller Buncher Building a Work Path [High-performance Forestry Machinery]" (コマツPC78フェラーバンチャザウルス作業道開設【高性能林業機械】), was released by Fujioka Forestry Co. (株式会社 藤岡林業). The Komatsu PC78 Feller Buncher is an attachment that makes digging, cutting, and grabbing possible with a single backhoe. In other words, it makes it possible to perform a wide range of tasks in a single machine, including wood cutting, trenching, etc. In the video, you can see how it can cut down a standing tree, pull out the roots, and dig up the soil. The strong rotator makes it possible to fell trees while climbing up steep slopes. -
Video article 8:42
The Power of the No. 10 Kirikushi at the Matsuura Shipyard! The Way the Deck Is Assembled Makes You Want to Start Building Your Own Ship!
Vehicles- 14 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "Car Carrier and Passenger Ship (Ferry) Matsuura Shipyard's "No. 10 Kirikushi" at the front of the ship (vehicle deck)|Block Loading - Leveling, Welding, etc. (Part 1)" (両頭型旅客船兼自動車航送船(フェリー)松浦造船所「第十きりくし」船最前方(車輌甲板)ブロック搭載状況~レベル出し・溶接作業等(前編)(11)), was released by "matsuzo001." This video shows how the blocks are loaded onto the new ship "No. 10 Kirikushi," the successor to No. 8 Kirikushi. The No. 10 Kirikushi is the second new ship after the Eighth Kirikushi, which was built in 2003, and has a history of being built in a headwind environment. Although it is the same type of ferry built at the same shipyard as Kirikushi No. 8, it was carefully built with the expectation that it would run for 30 years while reducing costs and delivery time. This video shows the leveling and welding process of No. 10 Kirikushi, so be sure to check it out. -
Video article 3:46
This Is Why You Don't Leave Your Boat Floating in the Water! If You're a Boat Owner, You'll Want to Avoid This!
Vehicles- 14 plays
- YouTube
This video, titled "船底掃除の風景 The bottom of a ship cleaning," was released by "fujiyamaotoshi." This video shows how they clean the bottom of a yacht that has been floating in the sea for about 3 years. If you leave your boat in the water like this, it'll get covered in dirt and barnacles. If left unattended, the ship will stop moving because the propeller won't turn and the weight of the ship will increase, resulting in poor fuel efficiency and many other problems. So, as shown in the video, it's important to clean your boat both thoroughly and frequently! -
Video article 10:20
A Must for All Fashionable Girls! Learn How to Cut a Trendy Two-Section Short and Get Stylish!
Life & Business- 18 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 16:41
A Must for Any Fashionable Lady! Ask for a Graduated Bob for a Perfectly Defined Style!
Life & Business- 15 plays
- YouTube
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 10:07
Roasting Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts Requires a Lot of Time and Effort but the Result Is Delicious! These Beautiful, Glossy Chestnuts Are a Traditional Food Loved by the Japanese People!
Food & Drink- 48 plays
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Introducing the Tianjin Sweet Chestnut video This video, titled "Making the Best Sweet Chestnut "AMAGURI" at Kyoto! Japanese Street food, Craftsmanship, Gourmet!," was created by "DELI BALI." This video introduces the sweet chestnut store "Hayashi Monshodo" (林万昌堂) which has been in business since 1874. Hayashi Monshodo is located at the entrance to Shinkyogoku (新京極) in central Kyoto (京都府, kyoutofu). As you can see in the video, a huge amount of chestnuts are roasted here every day. Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts have become a famous soul food of Kyoto. Enjoy watching learning more about Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts in the video. More About Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts Photo:Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts are made from chestnuts of the Chinese Chestnut tree (シナグリ, shinaguri) (scientific name Castanea mollissima), a deciduous tree native to China. Since the astringent bark is not attached to the edible part with tannin like the Japanese chestnut, it's easy to peel off the roasted part with one's hands or utensils. Li Jinzhang (李金章) and Kunijiro Kuki (九鬼国次郎) opened Japan's first sweet chestnut store "Kanemasuya" on November 3rd, 1910 in Asakusa's Nakamise Shopping Street (浅草の仲見世). Chinese chestnuts were originally only grown in China, however, selectively bred species, which differ from the original Chinese variety, are now being grown in both Kochi Prefecture (高知県, kouchiken) and Gifu prefecture (岐阜県, gifuken). These chestnuts are highly disease resistant, much like the Japanese chestnut, and hybrids are currently being created with American and European species to improve their resistance to disease and pests. How Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts Are Made Photo:Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts The process for making Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts is as follows. 1. Roasting From 0:28 in the video, you can see a huge amount of chestnuts being roasted together. They are mixed constantly with river pebbles until they become soft. The river pebbles are great conductors of heat which helps maintain the plumpness of the chestnuts throughout roasting. 2. Sorting From 0:56 in the video, you can see the chestnuts being sorted. Poor quality chestnuts are removed and discarded. This is all done by hand and requires a lot of knowledge and experience to know what to look for. The chestnuts are roasted carefully, with roasting time and methods being adjusted as needed. Once the chestnuts are fully roasted, mizuame is added. The sugar caramelizes producing a beautiful aroma. 3. Inspection From 3:53 in the video, you can see the chestnuts being checked to see how much longer they need to be cooked. The fully roasted chestnuts are separated from the hot river pebbles using a sieve. 4. Sorting From 6:00 in the video, you can see the fully roasted chestnuts being sorted. Small or poor quality chestnuts are removed during this stage. 5. Brushing From 6:38 in the video, you can see the chestnuts being brushed. This process produces a glossy finish. Once this process is complete, the chestnuts are ready to be packaged and sold. 6. Completion From 7:47 in the video, you can see the chestnuts as they're packaged and then lined up in the store ready to be sold. Summary of Hayashi Manshodo's Tianjin Sweet Chesnuts Photo:Shelled sweet chestnuts Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts are fun to peel and delicious to eat! We hope you enjoyed watching the video and learning more about how Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts are made! Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts are higher in calories than Japanese chestnuts, high in fiber, and very filling, making them a very popular snack. If you are interested in trying these sweet, freshly baked chestnuts, they can also be purchased online, so be sure to check out Hayashi Manshodo's website! 【Official Website】Hayashi Manshodo - A Long Established Chestnut Shop https://www.hayashi-mansyodo.jp/en/