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Video article 6:10
How to Make a Chopstick Rubber Band Gun: An Easy to Follow Tutorial Video for the Handmade Toy. All You Need Is Rubber Bands and Chopsticks to Create a Powerful, High-Quality Toy!
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Chopstick Rubber Band Guns! This video is titled "Easy★How to Make Chopsticks Rubber Guns★Handmade Toy" (簡単★ 割り箸ゴム鉄砲の作り方 ★手作りおもちゃ). The chopstick rubber band gun is a popular toy among Japanese children. It uses chopsticks, which is a very familiar item for Japanese people, to create a gun shape by tying them together with rubber bands. They're not too difficult to make, so try to follow along and make your own as we explain the process. Making a Chopstick Rubber Band Gun Source :YouTube screenshot First, prepare 3 wooden chopsticks, a few rubber bands and a pair of scissors. If the chopsticks are still stuck together, break them apart so we can begin making the rubber band gun. As you can see at 0:37 in the video, we'll be using the chopsticks and rubber bands to assemble it. The grip of the gun is made by cutting the chopsticks into pieces with scissors. This is shown at 2:11 in the video. The firing mechanism of the chopstick rubber band gun is simple, and you can make the rubber band fly far by hooking one to the finished gun and shooting. When you finish making one, use a laundry clip as a scope to aim at your target. You can see the rubber band gun being shot at 5:45 in the video. Making a Strong Chopstick Rubber Band Gun Photo:Chopstick Rubber Band Gun You can make cool handmade guns other than the one in the video, such as a laundry clip pistol, a multi-fire pistol, dual handguns, and a gatling gun. There are even crazy strong guns like machine guns, sniper rifles, and semi-automatic gun. Use the internet to search how to make the more advanced rubber band guns and try making one with your friends! These days, there are classes and workshops for chopstick rubber band guns. We recommend giving one a try! Rubber Band Gun Competitions The Japan Rubber Band Gun Shooting Association was established in November 2000. It is an organization that aims to popularize rubber band guns, including the chopsticks rubber band gun variation. The Japan Rubber Gun Shooting Association has established three rules: Matchbox, Fly Shoot, and Coin Pendulum, as official rubber band gun competitions, and there are also events and competitions held. Summary of Rubber Band Chopsticks Source :YouTube screenshot In this article we talked about how to create chopstick rubber band guns. The chopsticks rubber band gun is a handmade toy that can also be enjoyed by adults. We recommend making one during your summer vacation! Check out the video to see how to make chopstick rubber band guns and try to create a powerful device! 【Official Website】Japan Rubber Band Gun Shooting Association http://www007.upp.so-net.ne.jp/jrbgsa/syagekitop.html -
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!
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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. -
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Japan's Amazing Karakuri Boxes! Opening a Box Thought To Be Uncrackable!
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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 2:47
Karakuri Puppets With Delicate Movements: Traditional Japanese Technology, Realistic Movements, and All Done Without Electricity!
Traditional Culture- 436 plays
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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 14:26
Learn How to Make Miniature Bonsai Using Teacups! Perfect for Interior Decoration! Add Some Japanese Culture to Your Home!
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About the Video on Making Minature Bonsai This video, titled "Mini bonsai made with a cup of tea Easy for beginners How to make a mini bonsai Moss BONSAI Maple," was uploaded by "AS Channel -Bonsai,Mountain,Camera- tree for beginners." The video shows how to make a miniature bonsai in a teacup and the entire production process is easy to understand even for beginners. In this article, we'll go over the steps to making a miniature bonsai alongside the video. First, check out the video to see what kind of miniature bonsai you can make. What is Bonsai? Photo:Bonsai Bonsai is the appreciation of plants that have been carefully shaped to resemble natural scenery. It is characterized by the representation of a large tree or plant in a small pot. Bonsai has been enjoyed in Japan since ancient times, but in recent years, it has become so popular as an interior decoration outside of Japan and the term "Bonsai" is now well known. In bonsai, there are rules on how to trim trees and also set varieties. Here are some of the different types of plants that can be used. 【Shohaku Bonsai】: Conifers, a typical species of bonsai. Their greenery can be enjoyed year-round. 【Hamono Bonsai】: Deciduous trees, like the maple in the video, can be used to enjoy the changing seasons. 【Flowering Bonsai】: Plums, cherries, etc. whose flowers can be enjoyed. 【Fruiting Bonsai】: Bonsai that bear fruit and can be enjoyed in all four seasons. A Simple Video Guide To Teacup Bonsai That Even Beginners Can Try Source :YouTube screenshot 1. Since we'll be using a teacup as a pot, we'll start by making a hole in the bottom of the teacup for water drainage and four grooves in the base for air flow. Use an electric drill to make a hole in the teacup, being careful not to break it, and then use a diamond file to make grooves. This can be seen from 0:07 in the video. 2. Place a net or mesh at the bottom of the teacup. (Video 5:07~) 3. Put the large pieces of soil left over from sifting akadama soil into the bottom of the teacup. (Video 5:19~) 4. Next, make a soil mixture of 3 mulch to 7 akadama soil. (Video 6:34~) 5. Gently dig out the maple to be planted, being careful not to break the roots, and soak it in a vitalizer for about an hour. (Video 7:14~) 6. Hold the maple with one hand and add soil to stabilize it. (Video 9:12~) 7. Spread moss on the surface of the soil. (Video 11:45~) Raising Your Miniature Bonsai Maple Source :YouTube screenshot The best place for miniature bonsai is indoors in the sun. However, maple trees are sensitive to strong sunlight, so keep them in a semi-shaded area. Also, place them in a place where they will not be exposed to the wind of an air conditioner. Be sure to water generously when the moss on the surface is dry. Water your plants about once a day in spring and winter, three times a day in summer (morning, afternoon, and evening), and once or twice a day in autumn. Summary of Making Teacup Bonsai Source :YouTube screenshot The video gives a detailed introduction on how to make teacup bonsai, so be sure to check it out if you still haven’t yet. Stylish miniature bonsai can also be purchased online, so if you don't have the time to make one you can always purchase a pre-made bonsai. Consider incorporating miniature bonsai into your interior design to give your home a hint of Japanese culture and enjoy the fun of growing them! -
Video article 7:55
Full of Incredible LEGO Gizmos! Don’t Miss This Popular Video With Over 30 Million Views!
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Check Out This Popular Lego Ball Contraption Video! First, let’s watch this video titled “LEGO GBC 20 modules [LEGO] I made a ball contraption(LEGO GBC 20 modules 【レゴ】 玉ころがしをつくってみた)” produced by Akiyuki Brick Channel. This video shows a machine called GBC made with LEGO bricks. GBC refers to a work comprised of a series of gadgets made with huge LEGO brick modules to carry small balls. It's an acronym of Great Ball Contraption. The GBC created with various mechanisms such as shovels and pumps is like a robot with a mind of its own. It seems like many viewers watch the video again and again to see the GBC’s interesting and fascinating mechanisms. Surprisingly, this video has more than 30 million views! Enjoy this addictive video that will have you watching it over and over again. History of the Popular Line of Toys, LEGO Photo:LEGO LEGO refers to a line of plastic brick-building toys developed by a Danish toy company. The name originates from the Danish phrase “leg godt” meaning “play well.” LEGO is a popular toy that is still popular all around the world even half a century after its debut in 1958. Which Bricks to Purchase Photo:LEGO The basic kit series is the best option for beginners who are wondering which to choose as many kinds of bricks are sold. These kits include building bricks as well as figure parts like chefs or janitors and widen the range of play. If you have no idea how to play with the bricks, read the building instructions and assemble the parts. Experience the fun of building with LEGOs that fascinate both kids and adults alike. About the GBC in the Video Source :YouTube screenshot Japan is a manufacturing powerhouse, and it demonstrates its advanced technology in the world of toys as well. Now, let's take a brief look at the GBC (Great Ball Contraption) built with LEGO bricks in the video. First, you can see a crane scooping the small rolling soccer balls and basketballs and pour them onto the running truck at 0:04. After unloading the truck, the balls go through various contraptions. This footage starts from 0:44 in the video. As you can see in the video, one of the things that makes this video so fascinating is the high quality of each device. After going through countless devices, those balls finish their journey at, surprisingly, the same crane at the very beginning of the video! You can see this at 7:28 in the video. LEGOLAND in Japan! Source :【Official Website】Legoland Japan Resort LEGOLAND, the LEGO theme park created by LEGO Group, has gained a lot of attention. LEGOLAND opened in Denmark as well as the UK and the US one after another, and in 2017, LEGOLAND Japan opened in Aichi Prefecture in Japan. As a place where visitors can play in the world of toys, LEGOLAND is an ideal place for dates and leisure as well. Summary of the GBC Built by Legos Source :YouTube screenshot LEGO is loved all around the world and has infinite ways it can be enjoyed. Be it playing with your family and friends or trying to build a fascinating GBC like the one in the video, find your own way to enjoy LEGO. After watching this video, you will surely be tempted to play with LEGO! Try not to get lost watching the video's amazing contraptions! 【Official Website】Welcome to LEGOLAND Japan Resort! https://www.legoland.jp/en/ 【Tripadvisor】LEGOLAND Japan https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298106-d12284533-Reviews-LEGOLAND_Japan-Nagoya_Aichi_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html -
Video article 18:05
High Quality Marble Coasters You'll Never Get Tired of Watching! Can You Believe These Are All Made of Disposable Chopsticks?!
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This video, titled "Marble Coasters Made With Chopsticks" (割り箸で作るビー玉コースター), was released by "gh gt." This video shows a marble rolling down a coaster made of disposable chopsticks. The more you watch it, the more you'll be amazed at the many carefully calculated contraptions! This video is perfect for those who enjoy DIY crafts, and may be a good reference for your own! The more you watch it, the more you'll realize how cool these marble coasters are. -
Video article 7:40
Enjoy a Traditional Japanese Kids Toy, the Bamboo-Copter! This Video Will Show You How to Make One!
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This video, titled "[Handmade] How to Make a Bamboo-Copter" (【手作り】たけとんぼの作り方), was released by "Ekapyon Maru" (えかぴょん丸). There are many bamboo forests in Japan, and various tools and toys have been made from cut bamboo since long ago. The bamboo-copter shown in the video is a popular toy that is easy to make. Bamboo-copters require thin blades that act as propellers and a stick that is used to build up momentum. The way in which the wings are shaved changes the way the bamboo-copter flies, so it's important to make the wings very thin. The finished bamboo-copter can be flown and played with as shown at 6:48 in the video. If making your own is too difficult, you can buy bamboo-copters from grocery stores, candy stores, and online as well! -
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How does it work? A cardboard safe that locks up like the real thing! There was a trick hidden inside the safe that didn't look like cardboard!
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This video, titled "ダンボールのダイアル式金庫 [Dial Combination Safe (cardboard)]," was released by "Makocchio Noto." It introduces a dial safe made of cardboard, and the video shows how it's opened. The cardboard used is usually used for storing vegetables and other items. The safe is pretty impressive considering it's just cardboard and other materials you can find lying around. The creative ideas of the maker are remarkable. It really helps you understand how deep manufacturing goes. -
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.
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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 10:54
Make the Sword of Erdrick From Dragon Quest With Materials You Can Pick up at Any 100 Yen Store in Japan! Tips, and How to Make Your Own!
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This video was released by "GyakuYoga - the weapon and armor maker GyakuYoga Props" (ギャクヨガ-武器防具作る人 GyakuYoga Props). The video is titled "ENG_SUB [Dragon Quest XI]Sword of Light Tutorial (Sword of Roto) - How make cosplay sword." In this video, cosplayer GyakuYoga shows you how to make a sword by hand from the popular game Dragon Quest. Dragon Quest is an RPG game that was released in 1986 and has had several installments. Erdrick's (known as "roto" in Japan) sword, which is made in this video, is one of the weapons that Erdrick, the hero of Dragon Quest, is equipped with. Most of the materials for making the sword can be purchased at a hundred yen shop. It's hard to believe that this sword was created on such a low budget. The sword looks heavy at first glance, but it only weighs 260 grams and has an iron core inside to make it stronger. The second half of the video shows how to make the scabbard as well! -
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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?
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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!