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Noichi Zoological Park - Otter Exhibits, Recreation of Natural Habitats and More! Come Check Out the Amazing Wildlife of Japan in a More Natural Habitat!
Living Things- 37 plays
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This video is titled "Noichi Zoological Park PV." It was released by Noichi Zoological Park. The video shows the inside of the popular Noichi Zoological Park. Noichi Zoological Park was ranked number one on TripAdvisor's "Top 10 Zoos in Japan 2019." Noichi Zoological Park in Kochi Prefecture is a zoo full of nature and features exhibits that recreate the animals' natural habitats. There are also events held at the zoo regularly. Monthly events include a tour of the park with the zoo director, where you can enjoy listening to interesting stories about the park. The horse and guinea pig petting area is a popular spot for children. At the otter exhibit, three different species of otters are on display! It's a zoo full of things to see and do! -
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The World of the Popular Manga/Anime "Gintama" Is Expressed in Odotte-mita! Enjoy the Performances by the Popular Dance Team!
Modern Culture- 23 plays
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This video is titled "Public Enemy: Gintama through dance|Gintama real life (36th performance) Chikuzenni vol.11 DANCE SHOWCASE" (パブリックエネミー 銀魂 踊ってみた Gintama real life(36作目) 筑前人 vol.11 DANCE SHOWCASE), was released by "nekomon1." In this video, you can see the performance by the dance team dressed as the characters from the popular anime/manga "Gintama." Odotte-mita is a genre of dancing that involves dressing up as characters from anime that are popular on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga. In this video, the popular dance team "Public Enemy" dances the popular manga Gintama in Odotte-mita style. Not only do they dance, but you can also see how their performance links to the original storyline. Be sure to watch the performance to the very end so you don't miss anything! -
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Introducing a Studio in Kyoto Where You Can Have a Glamorous Oiran Experience. Transform Into a Professional Oiran!
Modern Culture- 31 plays
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This video, titled "[Oiran Experience] An Oiran Experience in Kyoto" (【花魁体験】京都で花魁体験♡), was released by a "White Style mi mama." In this video, you can see an oiran experience at a studio in Kyoto. In ancient Japan, high-class courtesans were called oiran (花魁). At the Kyoto studio "Oiran Experience Studio Arare" (花魁体験studio あられ), introduced in the video, you can transform into an oiran and have your picture taken, adding a modern touch to the traditional oiran style. Make-up and photography are done by professionals. Also, the sets are elaborate, so you can enjoy your experience in an authentic environment. Various plans and options are available as well. Check out the video to see the amazing oiran transformation! -
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Introducing the Music Video for the Popular Game Touken Ranbu by Touken Danshi Team Bakumatsu! Enjoy Songs and Powerful Sword Fights!
Modern Culture- 20 plays
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This video, titled "Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata 'Battle Cry' Full MV," was released by PRIME CAST. In this video, you can see the music video of the 6th single by Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata. Touken Danshi is a general term for the characters in the popular smartphone game Touken Ranbu. Touken Ranbu is a game in which players train male characters who personify famous Japanese swords. Due to the popularity of the game, it has been made into musical, and the swordsmen singing in the video are the actors who play the role of the swordsmen in the musical. The musical "Touken Ranbu" has had CDs released by Touken Danshi from related eras. This video features "Battle Cry," which shows swordsmen from the last days of the Tokugawa shogunate. -
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From No Makeup to Hatsune Miku! a Cosplay Makeup Tutorial! These Detailed Makeup Techniques Are a Must See!
Modern Culture- 34 plays
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This video is titled "[Eng Sub] [Cosplay] How to Go From No Makeup to Hatsune Miku (2018 Version) [Kuromu-Style]" (《Eng sub》【コスプレ】カワハギから初音ミクになる方法(2018改)【黒夢流】). The video was released by Kuromu (くろむ). The video introduces the popular cosplayer Kuromu going from zero makeup to looking just like Hatsune Miku! It shows awesome techniques that many popular cosplayers use as well! Be sure to check it out! -
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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!
Modern Culture- 29 plays
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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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The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum - Enjoy the Beauty of Bonsai and Listen to the Stories of the Museum Staff as They Talk About Bonsai!
Traditional Culture- 73 plays
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This video is titled "1000 Year Old Japanese Bonsai Tree Adventure ★ ONLY in JAPAN." It was released by "WAO RYU!ONLY in JAPAN." The video introduces the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum has more than 1000 bonsai trees on display. At 2:00 in the video, you can see an interview with a staff member of the museum as well. Be sure to check out the beautiful bonsai featured in the video! -
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A Master Bonsai Artist's Technique to Share the Appeal of Bonsai With the World! A Look at the Performance Leaving Italians in Awe!
Traditional Culture- 40 plays
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This video, titled "Kunio Kobayashi Bonsai demonstration," was released by Bonsai Empire (盆栽エンパイア). In this video, you can see the performance of Kunio Kobayashi, a bonsai master, at a bonsai event in Italy. Mr. Kunio Kobayashi has built a bonsai museum in Japan and has been promoting bonsai around the world. The video shows him impressing the people of Italy with his techniques. -
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An Action Shooting Game With Paint! Paint the Walls and Floors and Engage in Heated Turf Battles in Splatoon 2!
Modern Culture- 29 plays
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This video, titled "Splatoon 2 Introductory Video," was released by Nintendo official YouTube Channel. -
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Have Fun Battling It Out With Your Friends! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Has a Massive Roster of Characters to Choose From!
Modern Culture- 20 plays
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This video, released by the Nintendo Official YouTube channel is titled "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Introductory Video" Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, introduced in the video, is a fighting game in which you fight your opponent and try to win by knocking them off the stage. In the game, you can choose from a total of 74 characters from all sorts of different games, including Fire Emblem, The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, and more! You can choose from a variety of familiar stages and there are different ways to fight, including team battles and tournaments!