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Video article 2:54
Become an Unstoppable Ninja! Parents and Kids Dancing Together, Communicating, and Having Fun While Exercising!
History- 17 plays
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This video, titled "Ninja Exercise Choreography - The Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (忍者体操ふりつけ動画 徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊), was released by "The Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊). This video shows catchy Ninja Gymnastics video that makes it great for getting children to exercise! Men and women in ninja costume perform exercises to a tune that's so catchy it will get stuck in your head all day, and it's easy to imitate! It's good exercise for children and parents can enjoy time with their children by doing it together. In this video, they teach ninja gymnastics from start to finish, so try and follow along! -
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A Ninja and Samurai Battle It Out at Haneda Airport! The Whole Thing Is So Awesome That You'll Be Glued to Your Screen as the Pro Stuntmen Fight to the Death!
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This video, titled "Ninja experience in Tokyo International Airport Haneda. 羽田空港で忍者体験," was released by "Samurai Film Fighting." In this video, you can see samurai and ninja engaged in a powerful battle of life or death at Haneda Airport. It's a promotional video for Haneda Airport, with professional stuntmen dressed up as ninja and samurai. It's as powerful as if it were a real fight, and it really gets your adrenaline pumping! In this video, you can see professional stuntmen fighting as ninja and samurai, so if you're interested, check it out! -
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Hattori Hanzo, With the Aichi Prefecture Tourism PR Team "Samurai No Furusato Aichi," Teaches Self-Defense Techniques That Can Be Used to Protect Oneself!
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This video, titled "Nin Nin★TUBE [Hattori Hanzo Ninja Squad Style - Self-Defense Techniques - Hanzo Edition]" (忍ニン★TUBE [服部半蔵忍者隊流~護身術~ 半蔵編]), was released by "Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team" (徳川家康と服部半蔵忍者隊). Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Squad is a group that trains at Nagoya Castle every day to promote "Aichi, the home of the warlords" as a PR team for Aichi's tourism. The self-defense technique introduced by Hattori Hanzo is said to be a ninja art. When someone grabs your wrist, you move your arm toward the back of his or her hand in a self-defense technique. This action makes it difficult for the opponent to grab you (see the video). The trick to this self-defense technique is to quickly rotate your arm around theirs. -
Video article 5:08
Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave, Two of the Most Beautiful Spots In... Is This Actually Japan?! Be Amazed by the Mystery and Grandeur of Japan's Nature!
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This video was shot by "STARstreamer YOSUKE" and is titled "[Best View in Yamaguchi Prefecture] Akiyoshidai Benten Pond in Akiyoshidai 4K." This video introduces Akiyoshidai, one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan, and Akiyoshido Cave, one of the largest natural limestone caves in Japan, located underneath the plateau. Both Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave have been designated as Special Natural Monuments since 1964. The mystique and grandeur of nature and the complete change between scenery above ground and below ground is truly impressive, making it a place to throw on your bucket list. This video shows actual footage of Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave, so be sure to check it out! -
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A Calligrapher Explains the Key to Writing Beautiful Japanese in an Easy-to-Understand Manner! Balancing Letters When Writing Horizontally
Life & Business- 22 plays
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This video, titled "[I See!] How to Write Beautiful Calligraphy From Left to Right!!" (【なるほど!】横書きをキレイに書くコツ教えます!!), was released by "Crown Prince Takumi" ( 東宮たくみ). Are you confident in your kanji? Many people feel anxious and uncertain about their handwriting? In this video, Takumi Higashimiya, a popular, long-time calligrapher, teaches you how to write beautiful kanji! In this episode, he shows how to make the characters look neat in "horizontal writing," a not-so-common way to write calligraphy. His advice on balancing the size of kanji and hiragana is a must-see! If you're learning Japanese, this can be a great tool to help improve your handwriting! -
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At the Forefront of Cancer Treatment, the Number One Cause of Death in Japan! A Look at the Anti-Cancer Mesh That Can Be Applied to Cure Cancer!
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This video, titled "Cancer Treatment That Can Be Applied - Anti-Cancer Mesh - a Video of the Latest Research: The Power of Nims 10" (貼って治すがん治療 ~抗がんメッシュ~ 最新研究映像 NIMSの力10), was released by "nimspr." Cancer is a common and dreaded disease for Japanese people. Basically, when a patient develops cancer, he or she undergoes a surgical operation to remove the cancerous cells and surrounding lymph nodes. However, the anti-cancer mesh introduced in this article is a groundbreaking invention that can provide effective cancer treatment just by applying it to the cancerous area. The video explains in an easy-to-understand manner why the anti-cancer mesh is useful for cancer treatment. Currently, it is still in the clinical trial stage for treatment after cancer surgery, but it is expected to be used in early cancer treatment and prevention of recurrence and metastasis in the future. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan. As the population ages, the risk of cancer increases further, which is why there are high expectations for the introduction of anti-cancer mesh that can be used to treat cancer. -
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For Those Looking to Enjoy Winter Sports in Japan! This Is a Video That Captures the Appeal of the Most Popular Ski Resorts in Niigata Prefecture!
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This video, titled "2020 GALA Yuzawa Official PV" (2020 GALA湯沢 Official PV), was released by "GALA TV." It captures the beautiful snowy scenery of GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture. The highlight of this video is the powerful snow mountain shown at 0:51. If you want to try winter sports in Japan, check out this video to see what it will be like! It's only 4 minutes long, which is great for those who don't have a lot of spare time to watch the video. At 2:56 the video also showcases a space for playing with kids, so we recommend watching it if you're thinking about heading over to the slopes with your kids! -
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Learn the Depths of Science by Experimenting With Familiar Materials! For Future Scientists|#14 A Return to Superhydrophobia!
Life & Business- 18 plays
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This video, titled "For Future Scientists|#14 A Return to Superhydrophobia!" ( 未来の科学者たちへ #14「超撥水ふたたび」), was released by "nimspr." This is the 14th episode of the popular "For Future Scientists" series, "A Return to Superhydrophobia," in which you can learn about basic science using everyday objects. As you can see from the title "A return," the previous episode was about the theory and experiments of super hydrophobia, but this time, two easy to understand experiments are conducted to show how super hydrophobia works in real life. Both experiments can be done with easily obtainable materials. For super water-repellent coatings, water-repellent sprays and paints sold at home improvement stores could be used as substitutes. If you're interested in trying these experiments out, be sure to give them a try, as it's easier to learn through hands on experiences! -
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The Powdery Snow of Niigata Prefecture! Enjoy the Slopes Relatively Close to Japan's Kanto Region!
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This video, titled "2019 Kandatsu Snow Resort PV full" (2019神立高原スキー場PVフル), was released by "Kandatsu Snow Resort" (神立スノーリゾート). It introduces the charm of Kandatsu Snow Resort with nice music. The highlight is the stunning view shown at 0:30 in the video. There's also a space for skiing and snowboarding shown at 0:36, so those looking to enjoy some winter sports in Japan should definitely check this out. The best part of the slopes is not only enjoying the slopes, but also the delicious food. At 1:30, they cover the awesome food court. In addition, at 2:23, the hot springs are also discussed, so if you like Japanese hot springs, be sure to check it out! -
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Genbikei Gorge, a Historically Famous Valley in the Midst of Nature! Feel the Excitement in a Land Full of Natural Beauty!
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This video, titled "Drone Footage|Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture|Genbikei Gorge" (ドローン撮影 岩手県一関市 厳美渓), was released by "Iwate Drone Movies" (岩手ドローンムービー). This video introduces Genbikei Gorge, which has been designated a place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. Genbikei Gorge in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture is the name of a section of ravine in the Iwai River and has long been a popular scenic spot. It is said that Date Masamune, a famous military commander in the Warring States period of Japan, would have praised the valley, and many tourists visit the valley to feel the history of Japan. In this video, you can see the overwhelming grandeur of nature in Genbikei Gorge from the sky, so be sure to check it out.