Introducing "Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa" a festival in Fukuoka Prefecture! In this article, we will introduce the video "50 Years of Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa（黒崎祇園山笠 50年の歩み）" released by "Yahata Nishi Ward Office Official Video Channel". There are many festivals derived from the Kyoto Gion Festival in Japan, including the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa in Fukuoka Prefecture, introduced in this video. The historic Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa is counted along with Tobata Gion Oyamakasa and Ogura Gion Taiko in the “Kitakyushu Three Great Gion Festivals” and is designated as a Fukuoka Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. The Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa Festical: Origin and highlights Source :YouTube screenshot The Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka, introduced in the video, is a historic festival in Kitakyushu city, which has been held for over 400 years. In 1605, during the Christian era, Nagamasa Kuroda ordered the Kurosaki Castle owner, Yukifusa Inoue, to build Okadagu Kasuga Shrine. This festival dedicated to the Okadagu Kasuga Shrine is the origin of Kurosaki Gion and has been inherited as the Gion Festival of "Ichinomiya Shrine", "Okadagu" and "Kasuga Shrine". You can see the origin of the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa festival from 0:49 in the video. Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa begins at the beginning of July with a ceremony of the Oshioi-tori that purifies floats with seawater for the sake of safety in Gion. This is introduced at 1:57 in the video. Source :YouTube screenshot Next, is the SasaYamakasa that can be seen from 2:13 in the video. This practice is still inherited as an important traditional event. Decorative Yamakasa, which can be seen from 2:28 in the video, are puppets that are placed on floats by puppeteers to decorate them according to the theme of each year. The music of Kurosaki Gion consists of large drums, small drums, bells and conchs, and the rhythm incorporates the battle drums of the battle of Sekigahara. Gion Taiko is brave and encourages the hearts of people and inspires them. The main event of the festival is the city cruise, where you can see the “Mawashi-Neri” that spins the floats. This can be seen at 1:50 and 6:22 in the video. In addition, there are plenty of other spectacular events such as the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa competition where Yamakasa compete for victory, as well as the Taiko Competition. Both are competitions you won't want to miss! The Different Floats of the “Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa” Festival Source :YouTube screenshot The members of the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa Preservation Society belong to Ichinomiya Shrine's Kumanishi Yamakasa and Yamadera Yamakasa, the Kumade area's Okadagu Shrine's Kumade first Yamakasa, the Kumade second Yamakasa, the third Kumade Yamakasa, and the Fujita area's Kasuga Shrine. Fujita HigashiYamakasa, Fujiya City Yamakasa , Higashimachi Yamakasa. These SasaYamakasa can be seen from 1:29 in the video. In 2012, Tamachi Funamachi Yamakasa joined the service for the first time in 64 years. Also, in 2013, SasaYamakasa participated in commemorating the 50th anniversary of Kitakyushu's municipal organization. The floats are illuminated with lights, and are more colorful and brilliant when the sun goes down, as you can see from 7:58 in the video. Is the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa Festival Expanding Overseas? Source :YouTube screenshot Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa has also made appearances in festivals in other regions has expanded overseas. In addition to the Osaka Midosuji Parade, it has also bee na part of the Hawaii Aloha Week Festival, Hong Kong New Year Parade, and the 2016 Korea Communications Festival, all of which are introduced starting at 5:46 in the video. Summary of the "Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa" Introduction Video Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa is also known as the "Yamakasa fight" or "fight festival." It is a powerful festival that dynamically moves floats. You can also see "Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa Memory", which shows the recent history of Kurosaki Gion, from 3:16. Of course, during Kurosaki Gion, there are also food stalls along the roadside, and it is full of many tourists. There are traffic restrictions on the day, so it is recommended that you collect enough information on the official website before going out. ◆Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa ◆ 【Schedule】 4 days in the 3rd to 4th week of July every year 【Venue Information】Kurosaki Ekimae Fureai Street, Kurosaki Hibishin Hall, Suginamiki Park in Magari. 【Access】 Immediately from JR Kurosaki Station 【Parking】 Use a nearby paid parking lot 【Official Website】Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa-Kitakyushu city https://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/yahatanishi/file_0134.html

Abalone - A Popular, Delicious Japanese Ingredient This video, titled "Japanese Food - GIANT ABALONE Liver Rice Sushi Teruzushi Japan," was released by [Travel Thirsty]. It introduces Japanese cuisine made with giant abalone as the main ingredient. Of all the Japanese cuisines, sushi is hands down the most popular among international tourists. At Teruzushi, a restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu region, they serve sushi made with the finest and freshest seafood. One of the top sushi items in Japan is the abalone shown in the video. Japan's abalone dishes come with a variety of cuts, including things like liver. Be sure to try them all, as you'll probably be surprised by dishes you wouldn't expect to enjoy. The liver is considered a delicacy and can be seen at 7:52 in the video. Preparing Sushi, One of Japan's Most Popular Foods Photo：Sushi Sushi is said to have originated in Southeast Asia around 4th century B.C. In Japan, and it has been made since the Nara Period (710-794 A.D.). Sushi may seem like a simple recipe of rice mixed with vinegar and seafood on top, but there's a lot more that goes into sushi than meets the eye. The key to making good sushi is to process the fresh ingredients quickly with a knife. It takes a lot of training and experience to handle fish and shellfish such as abalone with such expertise. Sushi chefs have years of culinary training in Japanese cuisine before they can be called full-fledged sushi chefs. Itamae - A Closer Look at the Skills of the Artisans Behind Japanese Cuisine! Photo：A chef's knife skills In Japan, a chef who prepares Japanese cuisine is called "Itamae." An itamae cooks fresh seafood and other ingredients using sharp knives to create delicate and beautiful Japanese cuisine. These dishes are just like pieces of art to the chefs. Many Japanese restaurants allow you to watch closely as the itamae chefs handle their knives, so take the time to observe their professional skills if you get the chance. Abalone and other seafood is excellent both as sushi and in seafood rice bowls or even as sashimi. Are there other ways to enjoy it? Of course! There are restaurants that serve fish and shellfish tempura, or food cooked in pots. You can see the how abalone sashimi is prepared as the chef cuts the abalone with his brilliant knife skills from 14:21 to 15:00 in the video. Summary of Japan's Exquisite Abalone Cuisine Photo：Abalone There are many international tourists who enjoy sightseeing trips to Japan to experience the rich sushi culture. When touring Japan, be sure to stop by a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy the finest abalone dishes as shown in the video. Takayoshi Watanabe, the third generation chef of Teruzushi in Kitakyushu shown in the video with his excellent knife work, is very popular for his comically smug expressions, which can be seen at 14:16 and 15:07 in the video. He's a popular sushi chef that attracts customers from all over the world looking to see his performance. 【Official Website】Teruzushi: A Theatrical & Entertainment Style Sushi Restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture, Where You Can Enjoy the Finest Natural Seafood. https://terusushi.jp/index_english.html

Live Kuruma Prawns! a Castella-Like Tamagoyaki Made by Teruzushi in Tobata, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture This video, presented by Travel Thirsty, is a video of live kuruma prawns baked with fresh eggs, from the store to the kitchen! The restaurant featured in this video is Teruzushi, located in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Takayoshi Watanabe, the third-generation owner of Teruzushi, makes strong facial expressions on social media, and the counter seats are quickly filled with reservations to watch him perform. However, Teruzushi is not just about striking poses, it's also a Michelin-starred restaurant. As you can see in the video, the tamagoyaki served after the sushi is made with kuruma prawns and fresh eggs, which is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to excellence. You can see chef Watanabe cutting the tamagoyaki at 19:58 in the video. When he holds it up to the camera you can see just how fluffy it is. Be sure to check out his skills in the video! ◆Teruzushi Store Information◆ 【Address】3-1-7, Sugawara, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 804-0044, Japan 【Access】17 minutes from JR Hakata Station to JR Kokura by Shinkansen / 17 minutes by taxi from JR Kokura Station / 5 minutes by taxi from JR Tobata Station / 1514 meters from Tobata Station 【Avg. Cost】¥3000+ 【Hours】[Mon - Fri] 12:00-14:00 / 17:30-22:30 [Sat・Sun・Holidays] 12:00-14:00 / 17:30-20:00 / 20:30- 【Closures】Irregular holidays 【Parking】None ※Coin parking nearby 【Phone】090-9567-2202 【Official Homepage】Teruzushi http://terusushi.jp/ 【Tabelog】Teruzushi (照寿司) https://tabelog.com/en/fukuoka/A4004/A400402/40001637/

This video, titled "[Imanami Udon] [Niku Niku Udon] Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitagata Station" (【今浪うどん】[肉肉うどん]福岡県 北九州市 小倉南区 北方駅), was released by "うどんそばUdonsoba." This video introduces the udon shop "Imanami Udon" in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Founded in 1971, Imanami Udon is a popular shop that is visited not only by locals but also by customers from all over the country. The specialty is the Niku Niku Udon with meat on top. Just watching this video with have your mouth watering!

This video, titled "Japanese Food - $300 HIGH END SUSHI Teruzushi SUSHIBAE Japan" was produced by Travel Thirsty. Takayoshi Watanabe, the owner of Teruzushi, a sushi restaurant in Tobata, Kitakyushu, makes a variety of sushi. Takayoshi Watanabe's knife handling is nothing short of brilliant. The video is quite long, at nearly 40 minutes, but it's well worth the watch! The eel sushi that appears at 15:15 is absolutely amazing. The rest of the sushi is also tantalizing. If you don't get a chance to visit Japan often, watch this video to get your fill! Also, check out Takayoshi Watanabe's facial expressions...

This video, titled "Until That Day, Let's Do Our Best Together" (その日まで、ともにがんばろう), was released by "Until That Day, Let's Work Together [JR Kyushu]" (その日まで、ともにがんばろう【JR九州】). The video was created by JR Kyushu to support the fight against corona. The novel corona virus (Covid-19) that is sweeping the world today shows no sign of abating in Japan either, and we are forced to live in fear and threat of the virus every day. However, human beings have survived many epidemics in the past. Although the number of cases of new coronaviruses is increasing day by day, the number of critical condition patients and deaths in Japan is very low compared to the rest of the world, so let's do our best to believe that we can return to a safe and secure life again in the near future, as shown in this video.