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Arita Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft of Arita, Saga That Was Coveted by European Royalty and Aristocracy in the 17th Century. Older Than Even the World-Famous Meissen!

Frost Tipped Trees and Winter Scenery in the Wild North; Tsubetsu, Hokkaido Is Like a Fantasy World. 110% Fun in the Harsh but Beautiful Winter Wonderland!

Introducing the "Snowscoot," a Fusion of a Bike and Snowboard! This New Winter Sport Allows Even Beginners to Nimbly Glide Across the Snow!

From Important World Heritage Sites to Beautiful Natural Landscapes - Nikko, Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Has a Lot to Offer. This Promotional Video for Nikko Is Something You Don’t Want to Miss!

Enjoy the Amazing Spring View of Aomori Prefecture's Oirase Stream in Beautiful 4K! Feel the Super Relaxing Atmosphere and Lush Greenery!

Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture Is an Amazing Tourist Destination Overflowing With Nature! Kamikochi and Matsumoto Castle Are Just Two of the Must-See Destinations! A Look at the Culture, History, and Cuisine of Matumoto City!

Prepare to Get Muddy! Miyakojima, Okinawa's "Shimajiri Paantu" Is a Bizarre Festival That Will Have You and Your Underwear Covered in Mud as You Try to Outrun the Gods!

Koi Are Often Called "Swimming Jewels" and "Swimming Art" in Japan... A Look at the Secrets of These Beautiful Aquarium Fish, Including the Different Varieties and Their Characteristics!

The Northern Pika: The "God of Rocky Lands." This Cute Critter, With Its Characteristic High-Pitched Cry, Is a Rare and Precious Creature That Can Only Be Found in the Great Outdoors of Hokkaido!

Outstanding Views of Flowers and Nature in Biei and Furano, Hokkaido. The Scenic View of Lavenders and Poppies, Together With the Natural Scenery of the Surrounding Area, Will Make Your Trip Unforgettable!

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The Wild Japanese Pheasant, With Its Red Wattle, Is a Sight to Behold! Its Majestic Silhouette, Befitting the National Bird of Japan, Fascinates All Who See It!

The Beautiful Sight of 1,200 Brilliant Hydrangeas in Full Bloom! Take a Moment to Relax and Enjoy the Nature, History, and Culture of Sendai, Miyagi!

The Idojiri Ruins' Jomon Experience! Imagine Life in the Jomon Period Through an Aerial View of the Ruins of This Excavated Pit Dwelling in Nagano Prefecture's Suwa District!

Okeya Kondo's Yoshino Cedar Sake Cups: Made in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture With Domestic Materials Sure to Make Your Sake Taste Better. A Must-Have for Those Who Enjoy Sake!

The 300 Year Anniversary of Kyoto's Tanukidani Fudo Myo-O Festival Celebrating the King of Wisdom- Acala. Check Out This Mysterious Temple Crawling With Raccoon Dogs in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward!

The Goto Islands - A Holy Land for Christians, this Popular Tourist Destination is a World Heritage Site Full of Beautiful Churches and Nostalgic Port Town Scenery Off the Coast of Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu Region!

The Beautiful Landscape of Kumano Kodo, A World Heritage Site in Wakayama Prefecture. This Historic Power Spot Is Full of Stone Steps and Sacred Waterfalls, Perfect for Your Instagram!

Kendo Is a Historical Sport in Japan That Inherited the Soul of the Samurai. Enjoy the Powerful Sport Where Bamboo Swords and Bodies Clash!

The Artisans of Gozasoro, a Japanese Confectionery Shop in Himeji, Hyogo That's Been in Business for 69 Years, Show Us Their Amazing Skills in Making Japanese Sweets!

The Quaint, Private Getaway "Tokisumika" in Nagano Prefecture, Offering a Magnificent View of the Japan Alps! If You're Looking to Escape Daily Life in Luxury, This Is the Place for You

Enjoy Watching the Ezo Momonga, With Its Huge, Adorable Eyes! How Does the Ezo Momonga Differ From the Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel and the Sugar Glider You Can Find in Pet Stores? Let’s Take a Look at the Flying Squirrels Inhabiting Japan!

If You're Looking to Explore the Magnificent Natural Landscapes of Japan, Head Over to the Karuizawa Area of Nagano Prefecture! Enjoy the Nature-Rich Tourist Attractions of Karuizawa, Known as One of Japan's Top Summer Retreats!

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How Did Ordinary People Live in Japan 100 Years Ago? Introducing a Number of Historically Valuable Photos That Teach Us About the Lifestyles of Ordinary People During the Taisho Era, and During World War I!

5,000 Fireflies Light up Matsuo Gorge in Nagano Prefecture! The Amazing Illumination Created by Mother Nature Will Leave You Speechless.

Shimogo in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, Spins a Tale of Past and Present. Here You'll Find Traditions Handed Down by the Ancestors of Japan and a Traditional Japanese Spirit That Protects the Town

The Outstanding Performance of Nittai Dai’s “Shudan Kodo”! 10 Minutes of Perfectly Precise Movement! You’ll Be Amazed at Their Uniformity.

The Most Dangerous Festival in Japan? Osaka's Danjiri Festival Is Full of Unexpected Events and Accidents! Toppling Over Sideways, Crashing, Falling Over... It's a Thrilling Event You Won’t Want to Miss!

1,015 Steps to the Top of Risshaku-ji Temple in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture. A National Site of Scenic Beauty, With a View That Moved Even the Famous Poet Matsuo Basho!

Learn About the Life in Jomon Period! Stone Tools and Pottery Excavated From Ruins Reveal What Life Was Like for the Jomon People!

Hokkaido’s “Yezo Sika Deer”: Magnificent Wild Herds Moving Through the Snow of Notsuke Peninsula! All About the Yezo Sika Deer and Their Problem as a Disruptive Species.

Enjoy Watching the Ezo Momonga, With Its Huge, Adorable Eyes! How Does the Ezo Momonga Differ From the Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel and the Sugar Glider You Can Find in Pet Stores? Let’s Take a Look at the Flying Squirrels Inhabiting Japan!

A Glimpse at the Day-To-Day Life of Japanese High School Girls! This Popular Video With Over 3 Million Views, Gives Viewers Insight Into the Daily Life of a Japanese High School Girl, Through the Eyes of an International Student.

Taking 3 Years to Prepare, Shiga Prefecture’s “Funazushi,” Is What Cooking Is All About!

Breathtaking Forms of Kyudo (Japanese Archery)! One Female Kyudo Master Tells of Her Passion Toward Kyudo as Physical and Mental Training

Countless Capsule-Toy Vending Machines Line the Walls of Akihabara Station. So Many of Them It’s Hard to Choose! Let’s Get Some Quality Capsule Toys!

The Beautiful Landscape of Kumano Kodo, A World Heritage Site in Wakayama Prefecture. This Historic Power Spot Is Full of Stone Steps and Sacred Waterfalls, Perfect for Your Instagram!

Indoor Skydiving in Japan! The Popular Attraction From Germany and Russia Has Arrived in Koshigaya, Saitama! Introducing Flystation in Koshigaya Lake Town!

A Cute Baby Squirrel Running Around in the Woods in the Early Morning. The Way It Holds Its Food With Both Hands as It Eats Is Simply Adorable!

The Beautiful Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces Descending Into the Sea of Japan! The Rice Paddies of Noto Peninsula Are One of the Best Examples of Okunoto Coast's Scenic Beauty! Come Check Out the Terraces, Designated a National “Place of Scenic Beauty”!

A Traditional Japanese Breakfast Is the Source of Energy for the Japanese! Enjoy a Classic Japanese Menu of Rice Served in an Earthenware Pot, Miso Soup, Grilled Fish, and Tamagoyaki!

Travel Through Tokyo in the Stylish, Spaceship-Like Water Bus "Himiko"! Enjoy Popular Places in Tokyo, Such as Asakusa and Odaiba, From the Water, in This Futuristic Vessel!

Enjoy Watching How the Traditional Sweet "Dragon's Beard Candy," a Popular Delicacy in China and Korea, Is Made in This Amazing Demonstration Video! The Delicate Sweets Created by the Cheery Professional in This Video Are Simply Amazing!

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