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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video, titled "Japan’s "Last Ninja" Explains The Naruto Run | EVERYDAY BOSSES #9," was released by Asian Boss. Asian Boss is a media company based in South Korea, and their videos show real life in Asia. Their mission is to "bridge the social and cultural gap," and they use video to break down prejudices and stereotypes. Through storytelling, they challenges people to remain curious, think critically, and take action to bring the world closer together. Asian Boss' Hiroko introduces Kawakami Jinichi, who works as a ninja at Tenmangu Shrine. It is said that the "symbols" that Kawakami expresses with his hands are rooted in Buddhist philosophy.

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 is titled "[Production Results] Norikura Ski Resort PR Video" (【制作実績】乗鞍スキー場 PR映像). It was released by "CLAYSYS Incorporated" (株式会社CLAYSYS). The Norikura Ski Resort in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture has over 20 vast routes. Enjoy skiing on the Kamoshika course where you can enjoy side country skiing, family courses, and more! Norikura is located at a high altitude of about 2000 meters, and on a clear day, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the central Alps. The Norikura area has some of the best hot springs with milky white water, perfect for relaxing after a long day of skiing!

This video, titled "[Production Results] Minowa ski resort PR video" (【制作実績】箕輪スキー場 PR映像), was produced by "CLAYSYSYS Inc." (株式会社CLAYSYS). Minowa ski resort in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, is a popular spot where you can enjoy the finest powdery slopes. The appeal of the Minowa ski resort is that its base area is over 1,000 meters above sea level and it gets a ton of snowfall. It's hard to find a ski resort that's open from November to Golden Week (in May) in Japan. Hotel Premiere Minowa, located next to the Minowa ski resort, is a resort for skiers in winter and a summer retreat in summer. After a day of skiing, you can spend a relaxing time in the Minowa soft water baths and try ion therapy to relax your body.

This video, titled "Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort / Spring Season 2020PV" (奥只見丸山スキー場 / 春シーズン2020PV), was produced by "Okutadami Sightseeing" (奥只見観光). You can ski 100% natural powdery slopes at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture! Since there is snowfall from November all the way to April, it's also a recommended ski area for those who want to ski in late autumn or early spring. The video shows snow vehicles carefully preparing the slope and the starry sky seen from Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort at night. There are also popular spots around the ski resort, such as the scenic Lake Okutadami and Ozegahara.

This video, titled "The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)｜Promoting the Practical Application of Electric Planes. It was released by "ikinamo Japan." In this video, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) introduces an electric propulsion system for an aircraft that they have on display. As electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace, they are aiming for the practical application of electric planes, as there is a demand for emission-free. Electric planes, which use electric motors and are good for resources and the environment, are attracting attention from around the world for their practical use. This video introduces the benefits of electric planes and the future of electric planes with video footage, so if you're interested in learning more, be sure to check it out.

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!

This video, titled "[4K] [airplane video] Airport Scenery in Japan｜Airport of Japan BGV" ([4k] [飛行機 動画] 日本の空港情景　Airport of japan BGV), was released by "Fairport." This video shows the seasonal scenery of 9 of Japan's airports. Airports are not just a place to board an airplane, but they are also popular as sightseeing spots because of their beautiful scenery. Narita International Airport and Itami Airport, which are introduced in the video, are especially popular for their beautiful night views, and we recommend checking them out. This video introduces 9 of Japan's beautiful airports, so give it a watch if you have time!

This video, titled "[4k] [Airplane Video] A Japan Air Commuter (JAC) plane at Fukuoka Airport" ([4k] [飛行機動画] 福岡空港に飛来した日本エアコミューター(JAC)の飛行機), was released by "Fairport." This video introduces Japan Air Commuter's airplanes flying to Fukuoka Airport. Japan Air Commuter is a member of the JAL group of airlines and operates turboprop airplanes (propeller-driven planes). Compared to jet planes, propeller-driven planes are more compact and fly at a lower altitude, allowing passengers to enjoy the view from the sky. In this video, you can see one such propeller plane in flight. Be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "[Full view] I took a ride on the E235 Yamanote Line Counter Clockwise (Tokyo to Tokyo) " (【4K60p超高画質前面展望】E235系山手線内回り（東京～東京）), was released by "NJR新日本旅客鉄道" (New Japan Railway). This is a video of the E235 Series Yamanote Line inner (counter clockwise) route, taken on August 14, 2018. The Yamanote Line inner route starts at Tokyo Station and proceeds towards Akihabara, Ueno, and Ikebukuro. This movie shows the inner route trains on the Yamanote Line. Normal trains go back and forth, but the Yamanote Line is a circular line. The train photographed is the new E235 Series TO21 train, which started operation in 2015. Be sure to watch the video and enjoy the view from the Yamanote Line!