This video, titled "Sea Log of the Floating Hotel, Guntû. An in-Depth Report on the Interior, Guest Rooms, and Meals" (海の上の旅館guntû(ガンツウ)乗船記?船内、客室、食事徹底レポート), was released by "おのだ/Onoda." Guntû is a luxury cruise ship operated by Setouchi Cruise Lines, based on the concept of "a small inn floating on the Seto Inland Sea." Guntû is the nickname for the small blue Asian paddle crab found in the Setouchi area. When you think of a luxury liner, most people tend to think of a large ship, but the Guntû is a small boa, at just 81.2 meters long and 13.75 meters wide. It has a total of 19 cabins with a capacity of 38 passengers. It's a tourist boat for the wealthy, with prices starting at ¥400,000 per night for two people. The video introduces the interior furnishings, which are carefully designed using products from the Seto Inland Sea coast, as well as the onboard facilities and amenities. The food is also very particular, with a focus on carefully selected local ingredients. You can enjoy Japanese and Western cuisine, sushi, and sweets.

This video, titled "「ゆりかもめ」前面展望「夜景」(新橋－豊洲)全区間「7300系」[字幕][4K]Yurikamome Line Tokyo[Cab View]2019.01," was released by "mENAGA." The Yurikamome Line is well known for its transportation to Odaiba, Toyosu, and Shiodome. If you've been to Comiket, a popular event for anime and manga fans, you've probably used the Yurikamome line at least once. However, not many people have actually taken the whole line from start to finish! The main point of this video is that it captures the view from Shimbashi Station to Toyosu Station as seen from the Yurikamome line. The video is a great way to get a feel for what it's like to ride the Yurikamome line.

This video, "School Lunch in Japan - It's Not Just About Eating!," was released by "CafCu Media." In the video, they visit an elementary school with 682 students in grade 6 in Saitama Prefecture. It begins with the children going to school, shows how meals are prepared at the food service center, introduces the utensils used to eat the meals, and shows how the meals are prepared, eaten, and cleaned up. School lunch in Japan is not just a time to eat lunch, but also an important time to learn through "food." The children say "Itadakimasu" before eating, and "gochisosama" when finished, which are phrases to thank the person who made the meal, as well as those who grew the ingredients. Students prepare their own food and clean up after themselves. Japanese people learn the importance of food and the proper way to eat from an early age through school lunches.

This video, titled "Diamond Route Japan feat. GOJIN from AIZU, Japan," was released by "Diamond Route Japan." In this video, you can enjoy the unity of the Yosakoi group, Gojin, that is active in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture. Behold their youthful dances that are full of energy, and watch the place come to life! The dance and music are a perfect match, which further draws out the charm of Gojin. The performance was filmed at Tsuruga-jo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. If you want to visit the place where this Yosakoi performance was held by Gojin, we recommend visiting Tsurugajo Castle! The strength and beauty of the dance is truly breathtaking.

This video, titled "[Luxury ANA First Class] A380 FLYING HONU "2" to Hawaii! Narita to Honolulu Flight Review [First Class Flight Review]" (【豪華ANAファーストクラス】A380 FLYING HONU "2号機"でハワイへ！成田→ホノルル飛行機レビュー【First Class Flight Review】), was released by "ちゃますけ / Chamasuke." The No.2 A380 Airbus FLYING HONU entered service on June 18, 2019 on the Narita-Honolulu route. The fuselage is emerald green, inspired by the beauty of Hawaii. The design of the nose of the aircraft is very charming with a smiling face of a sea turtle, which is considered a sacred creature in Hawaii. The video gives you a detailed look at what it's like to board a first class flight to Honolulu. In-flight facilities, food, and hospitality...it's all first class! Watching the video, you'll get a sense of the premium travel experience!

This video was released by "HIDE channel." It's titled "That's Not Possible Right?! The First Place Patrol Car Driving Is Insane!" (これ絶対無理でしょ！？交通機動隊パトカー第一位の走りはヤバかった！！). The video features the 2019 Metropolitan Police Safe Driving Competition. It's a competition in which the best police officers from all over the country compete with each other in their driving techniques. The outstanding driving techniques of the police officer who came in first place in the Metropolitan Police Safe Driving Competition are something to behold. The video gives a first look at the skilled driving of Japanese police force. If you want to know more about Japanese police, be sure to check it out. It's a great one to watch in your free time, as it's only 2 minutes long.

This video, titled "How to make ★Japanese traditional Breakfast★ ～伝統的な日本の朝ごはんの作り方～（EP3）," was released by "Kitchen Princess Bamboo: Japanese Everyday Food". The video explains how to cook rice and make miso soup in English. If you want to eat a traditional Japanese breakfast at home, we recommend taking a look at this video! It's only 5 minutes long, so if you have some free time, be sure to check it out. The explanations are thorough, so we also recommend it for those who don't cook much. It features rice and miso soup, as well as fried eggs and a dish dressed with sesame sauce. It's safe to say that this is a video that is sure to get you in the mood for some delicious Japanese cuisine!

The Hairdresser Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles This video, titled "Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles," was created by "The Art Institute of Chicago." From 0:27 in the video, professional hairdresser Tomiko Minami appears. She is highly skilled at recreating the hairstyles portrayed in ukiyo-e prints of the Edo Period. Ukiyo-e prints were created by Edo-era artists such as the famous Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎). The beautiful renditions of women in ukiyo-e prints have gained admiration not only in Japan but also worldwide. As seen in the video, hairdressers like Tomiko Minami use the techniques of old to bring ukiyo-e hairstyles to life in the present day. More About Professional Hairdresser Tomiko Minami Source :YouTube screenshot The video introduces Tomiko Minami of Minami Hairdressing. She is part of a group of Japanese hairdressers known as "yusoku biyoshi" (有職美容師), who specialize in studying and maintaining historical traditions of the imperial court and samurai families with regards to hair and clothing. Tomiko Minami is not only proficient in traditional Japanese hairstyles, but also well-versed in the ornaments and clothing styles of each era. She is even responsible for hairdressing and garments at the Ise Jingu Festival (伊勢神宮祭). At the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) and the Heian Shrine (平安神宮) Jidai Matsuri, she is in charge of more than 150 different types of hairstyles. Her recreations of ukiyo-e hairstyles are extremely detailed and intricate. With participants strolling around with their beautiful hairdos and traditional garments, these festivals of Kyoto are a wonderful sight, bringing to life the atmosphere of times past. The Amazing Hairstyles Yusoku Biyoshi Can Recreate Source :YouTube screenshot During the early Edo Period, people generally let their hair flow freely without tying it up. However, from the mid-Edo Period, hairstyles, such as those seen in ukiyo-e prints, began to increase in popularity. There were styles such as the the kamome tabo (鴎髱, Seagull's Tail), the yoko-hyogo (横兵庫, Butterfly), and the torobin (燈籠鬢, Lantern Locks) resembling a traditional lantern. In the later Edo and Bakumatsu Periods, elaborate hairstyles ,especially for high-ranking courtesans, were created as well. The hairdressers skillfully make use of combs and hairpins to create traditional Japanese hairstyles, such as suberakashi (垂髪), as well as the shimada and katsuyama styles favored by geisha and maiko. At 1:37, 3:19, and 5:02 in the video, you can see the finished hairstyles carefully dressed by the talented hairdresser. Summary of the Hairdressers Recreating Ukiyo-e Hairstyles The hairdressers shown in this video make use of techniques used in the Edo Period to accurately recreate the hairstyles of that period. Their incredible skill has gained attention from around the world. Be sure to take a look at the video and take in the skills of the hairdressers and understand the depth of Japanese culture!

This video, titled "A Rare Shrew Found Its Way Into a Garden! After a Few Snacks He's Back to the Bushes!" (庭にいたトガリネズミにメダカのエサをやりました), was released by "pxh01252." This video captures a shrew in the wild! The shrew is not a mouse, but a member of the mole family, and is said to be the smallest mammal in the world. The shrew that lives in Hokkaido is listed as an endangered species on the Red List of the Ministry of the Environment. They are small, at only about 2 cm in length (their tail is about 3 cm), and you can easily understand how small they are when compared to the clover in the video. They look adorable as they eat, moving their narrow, pointy snout around like a cute character in a picture book. There are many things about shrews that we don't know about, so take this chance to see what they're like!

This video, titled "Over 3 Million Views! Blue Impulse 5 Is off the Ground!" (再生回数300万回越え！！ブルーインパルス５番機のすご過ぎる離陸！), was released by "kumao0526." This is a video of the moment Blue Impulse's fifth plane takes off. Blue Impulse is made up of planes 1 to 6, and the 5th one leads the formation as the 2nd Wing Commander, and also takes part in the "solo mission" which is performed by a single plane. In this video, you can see the amazing acrobatics of the number 5 as it takes off, flies low through the smoke of the other planes, and then climbs in one fluid motion, performing a 360-degree roll. In addition to the performance in the air, be sure to watch the intricate takeoff that shows the pilots skill.

This video, titled "Trying the STAR ROAD special make with Akira Iida and Daijiro Inada ｜Full Throttle on the Winding Road and Nighttime Street Driving in the 30Z!" (飯田章 と 稲田大二郎 の STAR ROAD 特製 極上30Z で ワインディング全開走行 ＆ 夜のストリート爆走), was released by "VIDEO OPTION." Akira Iida, one of Japan's leading racers, and Daijiro Inada, a car tuning commentator, test drive the 30Z tuned by STAR ROAD and introduce the ride quality. This is a fascinating video that allows you to enjoy the amazing techniques of the racers. If you want a Japanese car, but don't know which one to buy, we recommend checking out this video! Even if you're not planning to buy a car, check out the video to get a taste of what it's like to drive a Japanese car! It's an action packed video that's well worth the watch!

This video, titled "Chuggington train," was released by "NHK WORLD-JAPAN." In this video, we see the start of the "Okaden Chuggington" streetcars. "Wilson" and "Brewster," the characters from the popular British-born cartoon "Chuggington," will show children around the city of Okayama. They were designed by Eiji Mitooka. The interior of the car is designed to excite children, and a navigator will hold events inside the car during its journey. Take a ride on the tram that runs between Okayama Station and Higashiyama Okaden Museum Station! It's a 50 minute journey your kids will love!

This video, titled "Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band - Disneyland Anaheim 2017 京都橘高校吹奏楽部," was released by "慶次郎前田." The Kyoto Tachibana High School Marching Band is a strong school that ranks high in the marching competition every year. The Tachibana High School Marching Band, which is known for its technical and dancing skills, performed at Disneyland in 2017. This Disneyland is not the one in Japan either, but rather the Disneyland in Anaheim, USA. The strength of Tachibana High School is supported by the initiative of the club members, and the dance, which is the highlight of the performance, was composed by the students' suggestions. Their energetic performance amazes the international audience at Disneyland!

This video, titled "Miyagi University Graduation Project 'A Glimpse at the Karakuri Box'" (宮城大学卒業制作 「からくりを覗く」), was released by "Minoru Suzuki" (鈴木実訓). A karakuri box is a box with an opening mechanism on its surface and inside that can only be opened through certain actions. In ancient times, people used to hide important things in these secret boxes. In this several-minute video, titled "A Glimpse at the Karakuri Box," the filmmaker unravels the mechanism by taking out a smaller box out of a square box and opening the box in a nonchalant manner. How does this box open? The best part of the karakuri box is not so much the storage itself, but the process of unraveling the karakuri and opening the box. Enjoy stimulating your curiosity with this video!

This video, titled "BULLET TRAIN - Riding Japan's Super Shinkansen - 新幹線に乗りましょ！," was released by "American Rail Club." The shinkansen is indispensable when it comes to travel in Japan. In this video, young train enthusiasts from the U.S. experience the Japanese shinkansen. In contrast to the U.S., where airplanes and cars are the main means of transportation, the Japanese shinkansen is a passenger service that is highly regarded around the world for its safety, comfort, and convenience. What particularly surprises people abroad is the on-time, no-delay operation schedule. Since delays are an everyday occurrence in railroads overseas, the Japanese railway system, which is almost never late, leaves quite an impression. Check out the video to see what they think about the Shinkansen!

This video, titled "PR Video for the 500th Anniversary of Kofu's Founding "Furin Kazan" (こうふ開府500年観光PR動画『風林火山』), was released by "kofu-shingen." In 2019, Kofu City, in Yamanashi Prefecture, celebrated its 500th anniversary since its founding. The video introduces the sights and sounds of Kofu City, named after the Japanese idiom "Furin Kazan" (風林火山, "as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain​") which was a favorite of the warlord Takeda Shingen. The movie shows Gomi Shoyu, which has been in business for more than 150 years, Koshu Daruma, which is characterized by the carved face of Takeda Shingen, Kai Zenkoji Temple, which is associated with Shingen, and Takeda Shrine. The video also features Houtou, a local cuisine of Yamanashi, the professional soccer club, Ventforet Kofu, and the Daijingu Festival of Kofu.

Teppan-jinja - A Teppanyaki Izakaya With a Shrine Theme This video shows what Teppan-jinja Soemoncho, a restaurant in Osaka City, is like. Teppan-jinja Soemoncho is a relatively new restaurant that opened in December 2016. A torii gate you'd find at a shrine is attached to the exterior, and as the restaurant's name suggests, the concept is based on a shrine. *"Jinja" means shrine in Japanese. The dishes are grilled skewers of vegetables and meat cooked on a teppan (griddle), and they are made with olive oil for a refreshing taste. They're open until late at night, so if you're ever in Osaka looking for a late night snack, give it a try. ◆Teppan-jinja Soemoncho Store Information◆ 【Address】2 Chome-3-14 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085 【Access】A 3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Subway Midosuji Line / A 3 minute walk from Namba Station on the Subway Sennichimae Line / A 3-minute walk from Osaka Namba Station on the Kintetsu Namba Line / A 5-minute walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Main Line / A 5-minute walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Koya Line / A 5-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station 【Avg. Cost】1 skewer ¥250+, ¥3,000 avg. 【Hours】17:00-05:00 (the following day) ※17:00-03:00 on Mondays 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】06-6213-7011 【TripAdvisor】Teppan-jinja Soemoncho https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14127623-d9675545-Reviews-Teppan_Jinja-Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

Hashimaki, a Standard Food at Festivals in Japan's Chugoku and Kyushu Regions This video shows hashimaki being made at a festival stall. Hashimaki is a standard dish at festivals in the Chugoku and Kyushu regions, in which thinly cooked okonomiyaki is wrapped around chopsticks. Since it's wrapped around chopsticks it's easier to eat than normal okonomiyaki. It's not very famous in the regions east of Osaka unfortunately. There is a theory that this is because people in Osaka prefer okonomiyaki to hashimaki. If you find a hashimaki stall at a festival or other event, be sure to try it!

Fluffy Dashi-Maki Tamago Topped With Kabayaki Eel! This video shows the shops lining Osaka's Kuromon Market. The video shows fluffy dashi-maki tamago being cooked at a one of the shops. In Japanese cuisine, there is a dish called "umaki," which is a dashi-maki tamago (rolled Japanese-style omelette) with kabayaki eel at the center, but this restaurant sells eel on top of the egg instead. Known as "Osaka's Kitchen," Kuromon Market is where you can get a variety of foodstuffs, including seafood, fruit, and processed foods. As you can see in the video, eating around is one of the best parts of the market. Consider stopping by if you're in Osaka! 【Official Homepage】Kuromon Market https://kuromon.com/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Kuromon Market (黒門市場) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14134994-d1896861-Reviews-Kuromon_Market-Nippombashi_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

Eating Around Osaka's Kitchen - Kuromon Market This video shows the shops lining Osaka's Kuromon Market. Kuromon Market is known as "Osaka's Kitchen," and as you can see in the video, there's plenty of food purchase for walking around and eating while perusing the shops. At Kuromon Market you can get a variety of foodstuffs, from fresh seafood, to fruit and processed goods. In the video they order baby octopus. It's a good place to buy souvenirs when you visit Osaka. Consider stopping by if you have the chance. 【Official Homepage】Kuromon Market https://kuromon.com/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Kuromon Market (黒門市場) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14134994-d1896861-Reviews-Kuromon_Market-Nippombashi_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

Shelling Oysters Like Crazy! Fresh Oyster and Sea Urchin! This is a video of a chef at a fish market in Osaka's Kuromon Market, shelling oysters and opening sea urchin and also shows taste testing them. Kuromon Market is known as "Osaka's Kitchen" because of the variety of foodstuffs available there, including seafood, fruit, and processed foods. The 580-meter-long market is made up of 150 shops that offer a wide variety of carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. In the video, you can see a chef shelling oysters one after another, as well as opening sea urchins. His hands are so dexterous that you can't help but notice his skills, so be sure to check out the video to see how he does it. 【Official Homepage】Kuromon Market https://kuromon.com/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Kuromon Market (黒門市場) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14134994-d1896861-Reviews-Kuromon_Market-Nippombashi_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

Yatsuhashi- One of Kyoto's Most Popular Sightseeing Souvenirs This video shows how to make "Yatsuhashi," a representative souvenir of Kyoto. Yatsuhashi is a Japanese confectionery that has established a firm position as a tourist souvenir of Kyoto. In general, there are two types of yatsuhashi: nama yatsuhashi (non-baked yatsuhashi) and katayaki yatsuhashi (hard-baked yatsuhashi), both are equally popular. The standard flavor is cinnamon, although it is now available in a variety of flavors, such as matcha, strawberry, and black sesame. In the video, you can see the katayaki yatsuhashi being made in the store, so be sure to check it out.

Gohei Mochi From Japan's Chubu Region This video shows gohei mochi being cooked and taste tested at a stall. Gohei-mochi is a local dish from the central region of Japan. It's made by wrapping rice crushed into powder around a skewer, toasting it, and finally dipping it in sauce and cooking it again. There are two types of sauce, one with a soy-sauce base, and the other with a miso base. These vary by season and region, but both are sweetened with sugar. Some of the sauce includes sesame seeds, walnuts, peanuts, and other ingredients, and there are many variations. You can find them at highway service areas and roadside stations in Japan's Chubu region, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!

This video, titled "[4K] "Chigo No Mai" in Yamanashi, Fuji-Kawaguchiko| The Elegant Dance of Girls Who Tell of the Faith of Mt. Fuji| nippon.com" (【4K】富士山信仰を伝える少女たちの優美な舞：山梨・富士河口湖町「河口の稚児の舞」| nippon.com), was released by "nippon.com." "Kawaguchi Chigo no Mai" is a dance performed at Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture. During the regular festival on April 25th and the festival on July 28th, elementary school girls who will train at monasteries perform "Gohei no Mai," "Ougi no Mai," "Tsurugi no Mai," and "Miyameguri" in dedication to the shrine. The dances are beautiful and stylized in the style of Kagura and performed in front of the followers of Fujikou (an Edo-period Shinto sect dedicated to the worship of Mt. Fuji). Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine was built to suppress the eruption of Mt. Fuji in the late 9th century. In 2013, Mt. Fuji was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List as one of the constituent properties of "Mount Fuji - Object of Faith and Source of Art."