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Video article 7:46The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum - Enjoy the Beauty of Bonsai and Listen to the Stories of the Museum Staff as They Talk About Bonsai!
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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! -
Video article 10:54Make 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! -
Video article 10:22From No Makeup to Hatsune Miku! a Cosplay Makeup Tutorial! These Detailed Makeup Techniques Are a Must See!
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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! -
Video article 5:32Introducing the Music Video for the Popular Game Touken Ranbu by Touken Danshi Team Bakumatsu! Enjoy Songs and Powerful Sword Fights!
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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. -
Video article 9:10Introducing a Studio in Kyoto Where You Can Have a Glamorous Oiran Experience. Transform Into a Professional Oiran!
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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! -
Video article 13:12The World of the Popular Manga/Anime "Gintama" Is Expressed in Odotte-mita! Enjoy the Performances by the Popular Dance Team!
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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! -
Video article 3:05Noichi Zoological Park - Otter Exhibits, Recreation of Natural Habitats and More! Come Check Out the Amazing Wildlife of Japan in a More Natural Habitat!
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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! -
Video article 27:35Build Your Ideal Island! Learn How to Enjoy Living on an Uninhabited Island in Animal Crossing!
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This video is from the Nintendo Official YouTube channel. It's titled "Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct 2020.2.20|An in-Depth Look at Life on an Uninhabited Island" (あつまれ どうぶつの森 Direct 2020.2.20 無人島生活をくわしくご紹介). The game introduced in the video, Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch, is a game set on an uninhabited island where players can enjoy living on a deserted island by building a house and garden in whatever way they see fit. It's a very popular game where you can interact with other players. In this video, you can learn how to start the game and learn more about the game's development! -
Video article 2:20Check Out the Latest Entry in the Ratchet and Clank Series on ps5! Enjoy the Powerful, Movie-Like World!
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This video is titled "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Announcement Trailer | PS5." It was released by PlayStation. In this video, you can see a trailer for the latest game in the Ratchet & Clank series for PlayStation 5. Ratchet and Clank is produced by the Japanese company Sony. Check out the video to see the depth and intensity of the game! -
Video article 3:23Enjoy the Realistic Racing of Gran Turismo on the PS5!
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This video, titled "Gran Turismo 7 - Announcement Trailer | PS5," was released by PlayStation. This is a promotional video for Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5. Gran Turismo is a series of games in which players take on the role of a racer and enjoy racing in vehicles that can be found in the real world. In addition to racing, players can also tune up their cars, and the video shows how this is done.