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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video is titled "Ikebukuro・Halloween Cosplay Parade in Ikebukuro! Sexy ONE PIECE Team and Cool Metal Gear! Ikebukuro Cosplay Vol. 1" (池袋でハロウィン・コスプレパレード！SexyなONE PIECEチームやカッコいいメタルギアも♪池袋街コスレポVol.1). It was released by "ikebukurotv." The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival introduced in the video, is a Halloween event held every year around Halloween, in which many cosplayers participate. The event is sponsored by Dwango, Toshima Ward, and Sunshine, which runs the video service niconico. You can enjoy delicious food in cosplay on the streets and there are also stage events. This video shows the cosplay parade that takes place on Sunshine Street! Cosplayers are also asked what it is they enjoy about cosplay in interviews in the video!

This video, tilted "Exhibition - Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk / Curator Tour (1 of 5)," was published by the Victoria and Albert Museum. In the video, you can see the kimono exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in June 2020. It showcases the traditional and creative appeal of the Japanese kimono along with exhibitions. Check out the various kimono on display in the Western-style exhibition hall shown in the video.

This video is titled "#106 Gardener - Creating the garden of tea ceremony "Roji" - Kyosuke Ogawa - Door to Tomorrow by At Home." It was released by "Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (明日への扉 by アットホーム). In this video, you can see Kyoto gardener Kyosuke Ogawa working on the "roji," the garden to the tea ceremony room. Mr. Ogawa is the fifth-generation gardener at Uekuma, a long-established tea garden company in Kyoto. He mainly works on the tea gardens of the Urasenke. Check out the video to see how he creates beautiful roji through trial and error.

This video, titled "#097 Kiryu horizontal embroidery artisan Hiroshi Higa｜Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (#097 桐生横振り刺繍職人 比嘉 寛志　|　明日への扉 by アットホーム), was released by "Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (明日への扉 by アットホーム). This is a unique Japanese embroidery technique called "yokoburi" embroidery, which uses a "yokoburi sewing machine" with a needle that moves horizontally. Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, which developed into one of Japan's leading embroidery production areas after the importation of the yokoburi sewing machine in the Taisho period. This technique is called "Kiryu Yokoburi." The video shows a young man who emigrated from Okinawa Prefecture, impressed by the embroidery on a jacket. His name is Higa Hiroshi. He studied under Kiyomi Osawa, the first recipient of the Medal with a Yellow Ribbon, and learned the delicate world of embroidery. In the video, fashion designer Don Konishi, who highly approves of Mr. Osawa, also makes an appearance. The art he creates on the sewing machine is a must-see!

This video, titled "Tokyo Scuba Diving Adventure | OGASAWARA ★ ONLY in JAPAN," was released by "ONLY in JAPAN." It takes 24 hours to get from Tokyo to the Ogasawara Islands, which are registered as a world natural heritage site. The unique natural environment is called the "Galapagos of the East" and the pristine nature and ecosystems are overwhelming. While introducing Ginny Beach, which can only be reached from the sea, and Minami Island, with its unique scenery, the diving shown in the video is absolutely breathtaking! The lush waters, where you can see massive sharks and dolphins, are very popular with divers from around the world. The video also includes English audio, so if you don't speak any Japanese, don't worry! This video will give you a ton of information on the Ogasawara Islands!

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.

This video, titled "[Kochi Prefecture] Prefectural Facilities Information｜Noichi Zoological Park" (【高知県】県立施設だより 高知県立のいち動物公園), was released by "KochiPref." Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park was selected as the No. 1 Zoological Park in Japan by several review sites, specifically on Tripadvisor's "Top 10 Zoos in Japan 2019." The reason for this is the proximity to the animals and the open manner of the exhibits where the animals can live in a carefree manner. You can see the animals living their lives in a natural way, and the park is designed to be enjoyable for adults as well as children. The video shows animals, such as California sea lions, chimpanzees, spotted hyenas, and shoebills. In addition, there are 1,200 animals of 100 different species that are kept in a variety of habitats.

This video, released by "Adventure World Offical Channel" (アドベンチャーワールド公式チャンネル), is titled "Adventure World 2020 Promotional Video" (アドベンチャーワールド　2020年プロモーション映像). Adventure World is a theme park that combines a zoo, an aquarium and an amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. The representative animal of Adventure World is the giant panda. The "Panda Love" facility where pandas live has Ouhin, Touhin, Saihin. At Marine World, there is a dolphin show, and at the safari area, you can get up close and personal with both herbivores and carnivores, such as lions and zebras. On the other hand, Play Zone, an amusement park facility, has a popular big adventure coaster for adults and children alike.

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!

This video, titled "Tama Zoological Park｜All Kinds of Animals, Including Lions and Elephants!｜An Educational Video for Children" (多摩動物公園（Tama Zoological Park）｜ライオンや象などいろんな動物が登場！｜子供向け知育動画), was released by POYO POYO." If you want to see a lot of animals, head over to Tama Zoological Park in Hino City, Tokyo! The animals that appear in this video include elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, koalas, red pandas, owls, kangaroos, cheetahs, and more. There are more than 300 species of animals that live in Tama Zoological Park. Since the animals are kept in an environment that is close to nature, Tama Zoological Park is the perfect place for those who want to closely observe the ecology of the animals. Be sure to visit this popular zoo that is loved by locals and tourists alike.