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Video article 3:32
Flying Airplanes With Recycled Fuel? The Various Measures Taken by Japan Airlines to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Protect the Environment! Check Out the Video Summarizing Their CSR Activities!
Life & Business- 48 plays
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The CSR Activities of Japan Airlines (JAL)! This video titled “【Promotional Video】Japan Airlines _ CSR Activity Promotional Video,” produced by “Video Marketing Agency- PROOX Co., Ltd” (動画制作・映像制作の株式会社プルークス), is a promotional video that introduces JAL’s CSR activities. CSR stands for "corporate social responsibility," and refers to the social responsibility of a company to voluntarily engage in environmental protection activities from an ethical perspective. As introduced in the video, JAL, as a global company, continues to make various social contributions to reduce carbon emissions. This video introduces JAL’s CSR initiatives in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. We hope that by watching this video you'll get interested in environmental conservation as well! JAL’s Environmental Initiatives Source :YouTube screenshot It can be said that economic activity leads to the emission of large amounts of CO2 which in turn affects global warming. As introduced at 0:35 in the video, JAL’s CSR activities include the installation of equipment that lowers the air resistance of airplanes to increase fuel efficiency, cooperation with the atmospheric observation project “CONTRAIL”, and airplane engine cleaning for improved fuel efficiency. Examples of JAL's Bio-Jet Fuel Utilization Source :YouTube screenshot Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to introduce Bio-jet fuel into airplanes to further reduce CO2. Bio-jet fuel is an earth-friendly fuel made from wood and trash. From 2:36 in the video, a charter flight using fuel made from cotton clothing is also introduced. The recycling of garbage, wood and used clothes eliminates the need for mining new fossil fuels, which would lead to a cleaner, recycling based society. Eco-Friendly Flights by JAL Source :YouTube screenshot JAL conducted a demonstration flight of an airplane using Bio-jet fuel in 2009, and a test flight equipped with Bio-jet fuel from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Narita International Airport in 2017. In addition, in 2019, they received a supply of Bio-jet fuel from Showa Shell Co, Ltd. and operated a flight to San Francisco International Airport. They are planning a charter flight with an airplane using Bio-jet fuel again in 2020. Summary of Japan Airlines' CSR Activity Source :YouTube screenshot In this video, the environmental conservation activities of Japan Airlines are explained in an easy-to-understand animation. The introduction of Bio-jet fuel for airplanes is an initiative for the “SDGs” adopted at the United Nations Summit. Everyone is focused on Japan Airlines' CSR activities as it continues to make various contributions to safety, environmental protection and local communities. 【Official website】CSR Information | JAL Corporate Website – Japan Airlines https://www.jal.com/en/ -
Video article 5:00
What Does the Future Have in Store for Us? The State-Of-The-Art Technology in the Super Smart Society, "society5.0", Proposed by the Government!
Life & Business- 86 plays
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Check out the Introduction Video of the Super Smart Society "society5.0" "Super Smart Society: Opening the Future Society 5.0(超スマート社会 未来を開くSociety 5.0)" produced by jstsciencechannel is a video about "Society5.0". Society5.0 is a super smart society based on the Science and Technology Master Plan recommended by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Japan Business Federation. The government has stated that it will begin efforts to realize a super-smart society led by science, and innovation, following the hunting, agricultural, industrial, and information society. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 1: Smart Factories Source :YouTube screenshot The Internet connection of things, which is used in all aspects of industry and life, is called IoT. It is expected that new values will be created one after another by integrating the real world and cyberspace through communication. For example, in the industrial field, smart production systems (smart factories) that connect artificial intelligence sensors and big data on production lines, like the 4th Industrial Revolution recommended in Germany, are attracting attention. This can be seen at 0:30 in the video. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 2: Ultra-Compact Mobility Source :YouTube screenshot Intelligent transportation system is one of the initiatives of Society5.0. At Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture, they are conducting a demonstration test of the “MICHIMO” rental service of “micro-miniature mobility” for tourists. You can watch a video of a commentary on the ruins of the Ishibutai Tomb being checked on a terminal mounted on an electric vehicle. In addition, the management of electric vehicles can be easily performed with the “Charging/Authentication System”. In addition, experiments on the uniform automatic driving of buses and trucks are already underway. The aim is to improve the efficiency of road transport and reduce traffic accidents. This can be seen from 1:18 in the video. Ultra-Smart Society "society5.0" Initiative 3: Community-Based Comprehensive Care System Source :YouTube screenshot The super-smart society "Society5.0" is also useful for medical care and health management. Innovative systems that can be used in medicine are being developed one after another, such as a cuffless blood pressure measurement using a chair, and a system that can take electrocardiogram measurements while sleeping with an electrode device sewn in pajamas or a bed cover. Data can be sent in real time to physicians at remote locations, and while currently patients currently need to visit hospitals for a checkup, with this system, they are protected by the network and can be informed that something is wrong before they even know it. This can be seen from 2:49 in the video. Summary of "society5.0" Source :YouTube screenshot In addition to being introduced in the video, Society 5.0 is expected to be used in artificial energy and for mass data in the fields of energy and disaster prevention, as well as in education and corporate sites. Through the efforts of the Cabinet Office and the Japan Business Federation, “Society5.0” will lead to new that will continue to be developed society. Are you looking forward to seeing what kind of technology will be created in the coming years? -
Video article 3:45
The Smiles of the People Who Touched the Torch Are Radiant! the Flame That Will Illuminate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Will Pass Through the Hands of Many People and Light a Bright Path Towards Recovery From the 2011 Earthquake!
Sports- 25 plays
- YouTube
Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 The 2020 Tokyo Olympics is to be held soon! The biggest highlight of the Olympics opening ceremony is the torch relay —but do you know when and how the torch is going to reach the New National Stadium, where the Olympics will be held? The torch relay carries the hopes and dreams of not only the torchbearers, but of all the people around the globe. The video we'll introduce this time is “Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 Concept Movie(東京2020オリンピック聖火リレー コンセプト映像)” created by “Tokyo 2020”. This article will introduce the history, route, schedule and meaning behind the Relay Torch alongside the video. The Route and Schedule of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 Source :YouTube screenshot The torch of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 will be passed on by 10,000 torchbearers chosen from applicants all across Japan and handed to the final torchbearer at the Olympic Opening Ceremony held at the Olympic Stadium (National Stadium) on Friday, July 24th, 2020. Then, the Olympic Cauldron will be lit at the Lighting Ceremony. After that, the torch will be passed on from the Olympics to the Paralympics. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic “Flame of Recovery” Exhibition will be held in March 2020 in the order of Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwateken), Fukushima Prefecture (福島県, Fukushimaken), and then lastly Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県, Ibarakiken). Please check the Olympic Torch Relay Schedule Official Website for more details on the schedule and map of the relay. What is the Torch Relay? What are the Flame Lighting and Torch Handover ceremonies? Photo:Torch Relay The Torch Relay begins with the Flame Lighting Ceremony, where the rays of the sun are collected to kindle the flame at Olympia, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games. After that, the Torch Handover Ceremony will be held in Athens, the heart of Greece, and will be passed on to this year’s host, Japan. The flame will go on a Torch Relay across Greece, then be sent by airmail to a Self Defense Force base in Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県, Miyagiken). From there, the flame will first pass through the Tohoku Region (東北地方, Tohokuchiho) and then all across Japan, to finally arrive at Tokyo after passing through Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitamaken) and Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県, Kanagawaken). “Hope Lights Our Way” Source :YouTube screenshot You can observe the reactions of the people who held the torch that will actually be used in the relay from 0:49 in the video. You can see the joyful expressions of people all across Japan! Some ask “Is this real?”, some exclaim “Wow!”, and others pretend to run the Torch Relay holding the torch. Many Celebrities and Comedians Will Take Part in the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see in the video, in order to make the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 as exciting as possible, Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Tadahiro Nomura (1:10 in the video), Paralympian Aki Taguchi (3:06 in the video), popular actress Satomi Ishihara (3:15 in the video), and comedian Sandwich Man (2:45 in the video) are the official ambassadors and will participate in events held by the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to get everyone in the Olympic spirit. Although it isn’t mentioned in the video, in addition, actress Haruka Ayase and actor Masaki Suda are to participate in the Torch Relay as torchbearers. Summary of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 The video is edited in a way where the smiles of the people who touched the torch that will be used in the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 are passed on like a relay. It's funny how the official ambassadors sometimes appear among ordinary people in the video. The flame of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020, as the Flame of Recovery, will illuminate the Olympics, Paralympics, and all countries that participate. 【Official Website】Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay 2020 – Tokyo 2020 https://tokyo2020.org/en/ 【Official Website】JAPAN SPORTS COUNCIL https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/corp/english/tabid/382/Default.aspx -
Video article 2:46
Higashi: A Popular Tourist Destination Where You Can Enjoy the Atmosphere of Okinawa, the Largest Producer of Pineapples in Japan! Check Out the Rare Creatures and Spectacular Views That Can Only Be Found in Higashi Village on This Popular Expedition!
Local PR Travel- 57 plays
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Introducing Higashi Village, Okinawa; The Westernmost Spot in Japan. The video “HIGASHI SON” created by "東村 higashi vill," is a video introducing the appeal of Higashi village; The westernmost island in Japan. Higashi is a beautiful village with a stunning view located in Kunigami county of northern Okinawa. It is a small village with a population under 2,000 people including 100 immigrants from different prefectures. It is about 100 km from Naha Airport via the Kyoda Interchange, making it easily accessible, and there are hotels, inns, and guest houses in the area, so it's very convenient for travelers. Features and Local Specialties of Higashi Village, Okinawa Source :YouTube screenshot Due to its tropical weather, Higashi Village is the No. 1 producer of pineapples in Japan, and has produced 15,000 tons of pineapples in the past 10 years alone. They even have an official character named “Pine-man 1.” The Mineral water in Higashi Village is another local specialty that we recommend trying. It's incredibly refreshing. The Fukuji Dam in Higashi Village, a popular spot for kayaking and canoeing, has a total water storage capacity of 55,000,000m³, so you have plenty of space to enjoy experiencing nature. There is even a nature observation boat for taking in all of the beautiful scenery. Besides the dam, there are other activities you can try while visiting Higashi Village, such as hiking, marine activities, and scenic observation spots. The Natural Landscape of Higashi Village, Okinawa Photo:A looking-glass mangrove At 1:16, the video introduces viewers to the natural scenic landscape of Higashi Village, such as the mangrove forest. In Higashi Village, there are exotic birds such as the Okinawa woodpecker, the Eurasian Whimbrel, the Bustastur Indicus and more. There are also creatures native to Okinawa, like the Okinawan tree lizard, the Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle, and the Okinawan tree frog. The exotic trees you see in the video at 1:34 are called "looking-glass mangroves." They are considered natural treasures of Higashi Village. The Higashi Village Mountain and Water Life Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the nature of Yanbaru and the history of Higashi Village. Enjoy a Tour of Higashi Village, Okinawa! There are many attractive spots, such as the Okinawa Yanbaru Seawater Pumped Storage Power Station. Sunrise Higashi is a local store where you can buy local specialties and try some local Okinawan cuisine. You can also try the secret tour of Yanbaru forest, a site proposed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. At 2:04 in the video we see Tsutsuji Eco Park, a nature park with facilities such as the Azalea field, a lodge, campgrounds, and mini golf. There are more events in Higashi Village, Okinawa as well! Every March they hold an Azalea festival (2:08 in the video), and in August you can participate in the “Higashi Village Festival” where you can see over 1,500 fireworks. Summary of Higashi Village, Okinawa Photo:Kayaking through mangroves Higashimura in Okinawa Prefecture has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and local attractions. Enjoy your trip to Okinawa with a variety of events and tours, as well as trekking, marine sports, and spectacular views. Don't forget to take some pics for your Instagram! 【Tripadvisor】Higashimura https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1025648-Higashi_son_Kunigami_gun_Okinawa_Prefecture-Vacations.html