Check out the Video of the Medal of Honor Award Winner Hiroyuki Sanada The video "Bringing Japan to the Rest of the World. Medal of Honor Award Winner Hiroyuki Sanada (世界へ日本発信続けたい 紫綬褒章に真田広之さん)" features footage of a press conference with actor Hiroyuki Sanada who was awarded the Medal of Honor with a Purple Ribbon in 2018. Action movie star Hiroyuki Sanada was one of 797 people to be awarded the Medal of Honor with a Purple Ribbon. His breathtaking performances in Hollywood blockbusters such as the Last Samurai and the Avengers have seen him gain huge popularity worldwide. In this article you can learn more about his career as well as about the Medal of Honor he was awarded in 2018. What Is the Medal of Honor with a Purple Ribbon? Photo：Microphone The Medal of Honor with a Purple Ribbon is an award that was established in 1955 due to an amendment in the medal of honor rules and regulations and is awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement. To be more specific, great achievements such as discoveries or inventions in the field of science or excellent performances in the field of sports or art. In the past, the Medal of Honor was been awarded to figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, gymnast Takehiro Kashima, judo athlete Ryoko Tani, swimmer Kosuke Kitajima as well as the Japan baseball team who won the first World Baseball Classic, and other groups for their remarkable achievements. More About the Actor Hiroyuki Sanada Source :YouTube screenshot Hiroyuki Sanada, whose Medal of Honor award interview you can see in this video, is a popular actor who has appeared in various television dramas, movies and commercials. He was born in Tokyo, is currently 59 years old (as of 2020), is 170cm tall and is proficient in English. He began acting at the age of 5 years old. He debuted in a movie by Chiba Shinichi and then joined the Japan Action Club (JAC) where he continued to improve his acting skills. In recent years, he starred in the American television drama LOST and several Hollywood blockbusters, advancing him to the level of worldwide star. Hiroyuki Sanada was previously married but divorced in 1997. He has two sons who are also pursuing careers in acting. Medal of Honor Winner Hiroyuki Sanada Video Summary Photo：Hollywood This video contains interview footage of the Medal of Honor winner Hiroyuki Sanada who talks of his joy at winning the award and also of his future plans in the world of acting. With a nervous look on his face, he speaks of his surprise and joy at winning the award and from 2:06 in the video he explains how he plans to continue to expand his career as an actor and his determination to bring what Japan has to offer to the rest of the world behind-the-scenes. If watching this video has sparked an interest in the popular actor Hiroyuki Sanada, please check out some of the previously mentioned Hollywood movies he has starred in!

About the Edo Sashimono Introductory Video This video, titled "Edo Sashimono, Traditional Furniture Made Without Using Nails - Tokyo Craftsman" (釘を使わない伝統の家具 東京職人「江戸指物」), was released by "Kyodo News." In Japan, there is a traditional way of building, creating furniture, and woodworking without using a single nail. This woodworking technique is called "sashimono" and has a long history dating back to the Heian Period (794-1185). Professionals who build Japanese shrines are called Kudenshi (宮殿師, "Buddhist altar craftsmen") or Miyadaiku (宮大工, temple carpenters), and it is said that the methods for crafting Edo Sashimono were inherited from these craftsmen. The origin of the name "sashimono" comes from fitting wood together (指, "sashi" means "put into"). You can see the female Edo Sashimono furniture craftsman "Motoko Kawauchi," who works at a workshop in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa, Tokyo, in the video, carefully carving the mortice and tenon so that the dresser can be put together tightly. One can see that when the boards are put together, they fit together in a very satisfying way, creating a sturdy dresser. You can see a close look at the mortises at 1:02 in the video. Traditional Sashimono Craftsman Source :YouTube screenshot Unlike ordinary furniture craftsmen, Edo Sashimono, which is inherited from the advanced woodworking techniques of traditional Japanese craftsmen, the people who specialize in this are called "Sashimonoshi" (指物師). The history of the sashimonoshi is long, and it is said that it was during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) that the techniques began to be passed down for a profession. The main crafts of Edo Sashimono consists of chests and shelves. Since ancient times, sashimono were used by noble houses and aristocrats in Kyoto and in the Edo Period (1603-1868), when they became the purveyors to the Tokugawa Shogunate, many sashimono craftsmen were invited to Edo, and the furniture they made became so popular that it became indispensable to samurai life. Many Edo sashimonoshi lived in the current Taito Ward, which was lined with daimyo residences. From the remnants of those days, Edo Sashimono workshops are still concentrated around Tokyo's Taito Ward. Characteristics of the Edo Sashimono, a Traditional Japanese Craft Source :YouTube screenshot The characteristic of Edo Sashimono is the texture of woodwork furniture that makes the best use of the beauty of the wood grain. Also, because no nails are used, the appearance is clean and beautiful, and you can see from the video that the craftsmanship is utilized on all parts of the furniture. Edo Sashimono carves mortises and tenons so that the wooden joints cannot be seen from the outside when putting them together, because of this, the less you can see them, the higher the level of craftsmanship. Looking at the finished product of Edo Sashimono, you can see a glimpse of the simple and sturdy spirit of the craftsmen of the Edo Period. As shown at the end of the video, when you press one drawer, a different drawer pops out; which is evidence that the inside of the chest is very airtight because the wooden joints fit tightly together. The mortises are carved in such a way that if you put something in a drawer, the weight of it will prevent it from popping out. Edo sashimono craftsmen have passed down the traditional Japanese techniques to the present, from the selection of mulberry, zelkova, and paulownia wood to methods for assembling different pieces. You can see the beautiful completed wardrobe, like a work of art, from 3:03 in the video. Summary of Edo Sashimono, a Traditional Japanese Craft Source :YouTube screenshot In this article, we introduced Edo Sashimono, a traditional Japanese craft, alongside the video. When you go sightseeing in Japan, consider checking out an Edo Sashimono Exhibition and experiencing Edo Sashimono and the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese culture! 【Official Website】Edo Sashimono - Traditional Crafts | Taito Ward Official Traditional Crafts Site https://craft.city.taito.lg.jp/craft/893/

This video, titled "Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line Gets a Facelift, Saying Goodbye to the Wooden Station Building" (山手線原宿駅が装い一新 木造駅舎とはお別れ), was released by "KyodoNews." Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, along with Shibuya Station, is used by many people every day as the gateway to the "town of youth." The Harajuku Station building was built in the Taisho Period in a western style and was popular as a landmark building that was great for taking Instagram pictures. However, due to fire safety concerns, Harajuku Station was renovated for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The new station building, which will open in March 2020, will have a stylish look and will be easy to use with barrier-free facilities. From now on, passengers on the Yamanote Line will be able to use the new Harajuku Station to visit tourist attractions, such as Meiji Shrine and Omotesando!

Handicap Accessible Japan! The video, “Handicap-Accessible Information of Tourist Sites by Barry-Joshua Grisdale（観光地のバリアフリー情報発信 グリズデイル・バリージョシュアさん）”, introduces Barry-Joshua Grisdale of Canada, who promotes information on handicap accessible information on Japan’s tourist websites. Barry-Joshua Grisdale created an English travel information website for people with disabilities called “Accessible Japan”, and promotes information concerning accessibility to Japan’s tourist attractions for the rest of the world. The website name, "Accessible Japan", comes from (as you probably guessed) the word accessibility (able to access easily or use easily). In recent years, the word accessibility, along with the phrase barrier-free, have been popularized globally. In this article, we will be introducing Barry-Joshua Grisdale and Japan’s handicap accessible situation. The Different Types of "Handicap Accessible." Photo：A wheelchair accessible ramp Handicap accessible means that people with disabilities, elderly people with impaired movement, and a wide range of other people, can use facilities and get around with ease. This also refers to the modifications that help make their lives easier. Recently, a barrier-free law has been put into place in Japan, and there have been many changes happening such as: reducing uneven transitions between streets and sidewalks,installing tactile paving on the streets (braille blocks), handicap toilets, as well as elevators. Handrails on trains, extensive wheelchair accessible routes, “Non-step” buses, and handicap accessible hotels are some of the other efforts being made. Japan’s Efforts to Become “Barrier-Free” Source :YouTube screenshot It has been 4 years since Barry-Joshua Grisdale created “Accessible Japan”, the English travel information website for people with disabilities that is accessed over 70,000 times annually. Barry-Joshua Grisdale now works at a welfare facility in Tokyo. He fondly remembers when he came to Japan on a trip when he was 19 years old, and 6 train station attendants carried him down the stairs. Since then he has been spreading the word on how wonderful Japan is to its visitors. Source :YouTube screenshot The English travel information website for people with disabilities “Accessible Japan”, created by Barry-Joshua Grisdale, recommend a pathway leading up to the popular sightseeing attractionSensoji Temple, as shown from 1:05 in the video. It's very useful for people visiting Japan for the first time. The pathway is very flat and easy to access. Also, there is a service in which wheelchair users can use a slope to get on, and take a ride on a rickshaw! Historically famous tourist sites such as Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, as introduced in the footage at 3:31, have become more handicap accessible by installing elevators. Summary of Japan’s Handicap Accessible Tourist Sites Source :YouTube screenshot With the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Japan will have many visitors coming from overseas, and those with disabilities, using wheelchairs, and those with service dogs will also be able to enjoy Japan’s tourist attractions. The video in this article, summarizes the efforts of Japan’s tourist sites to becoming handicap accessible. If you're interested in handicap accessibility at Japan’s tourist sites, give "Accessible Japan" a try. It's full of useful content. 【Official Website】Accessible Japan https://www.accessible-japan.com/

This video, titled "An Eternal Longing ☆ The Princess Experience Is Really Popular!" (永遠の憧れ☆プリンセス お姫様体験が大人気), was released by "KyodoNews." This video is a news video released by Kyodo News that gives shows you princess experiences in Japan. The Disney Store, which sells Disney princess costumes, is the driving force behind the experience of becoming a princess, every girl's dream. The Snow Crystal Museum in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, is a popular place where you can feel like a princess, as it looks just like the castle from Disney's "Frozen." Lockhart Castle in Takayama Village, Gunma Prefecture, is a popular destination for couples and women, with more than 250 costumes available in the exotic mountain castle. These princess experiences have also increased tourism. It's been observed that Disney characters have become more popular due to their increased diversity.

Introducing dress-up doll “Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party” This news footage, produced by “KyodoNews”, titled “Licca chan’s 50th anniversary event. Invitations from a 25 year old limited-edition product（リカちゃん50周年で式典 25年前の限定品に招待状）”, is about the dress-up doll “Licca chan” who was manufactured in 1967 and “Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party” held to commemorate her 50th anniversary. In 2017, Licca chan’s 50th anniversary parties were held in Tokyo and in Osaka. The video showcases a few of the scenes from the party held in Osaka. In this article, we will be introducing what attracts people to the Licca chan doll that has continued to be loved for a long time, as well as Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party. Before we begin, check out the footage of the lively party, celebrating Licca chan’s 50th anniversary! What is “Licca chan”? Source : This article's video The dress-up doll “Licca chan” was first sold by the company Takara Tomy in 1967, as a blonde 22cm tall toy doll that girls could enjoy playing “pretend” or “dressing up” with. The Licca chan doll sold over 60 million units, and while it was loved by the generation that played with it, it also came to be loved by subsequent generations, making it a long selling product with a rich history. In the present day, Licca chan has expanded from the field of toy dolls and is now a commercial character for companies as well. Source : This article's video Licca chan was given a character profile such as family structure and age at the time of her release, and it is thought that her popularity came from the fact that her clothes and figure changed according to the lastest trends and fashion, thus always making her relevant icon. Licca chan’s full name is Licca Kayama, her birthday is on May 3rd, and she is a 5th grader. Her family consists of her fashion designer mother, her French musician father, younger twin sisters, and younger triplet sisters. She also has grandparents and friends as well, and is known to have had many boyfriends, such as Sho and Wataru, over the years. Other than the main Licca chan doll, there are many variations and associated products, such as family member dolls, dresses, houses, accessories, pet shops, and storage cases that are sold as well. In the past, pregnant Licca chan dolls have also been sold. These Licca chan doll products can be bought at the Licca chan store “Licca chan's Little Castle-Shop”, Toys R Us, or the online seller Amazon. About Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party Source :YouTube screenshot Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party commemorated the 50th anniversary of the dress-up doll “Licca chan” from when she was first released, and the events were held in Tokyo and Osaka. There was an invitation to this party inside the limited edition “2017 Premium Licca chan” that was sold in 1992, commemorating her 25th anniversary. And the party was held with limited attendants who RSVPed to the event. It is because of this, that there is the subheading “The promise of Licca chan and me” under the official party title. 370 fans who bought the porcelain Premium Licca chan doll, which was enclosed in a wooden case that came with a music box function (2500 limited editions were sold, and this doll can be seen from 1:30 of the footage), attended the party. It was a very lively event with quizzes being held, untold stories from the development team, and a reenactment of Licca chan’s voice on the telephone. The attendees of the party brought along their favorite Licca chan dolls, which can be seen from 0:10 in the video. In an interview with one of the female attendees, as seen from 0:33 in the video, she tells how she named her daughter “Licca”. The quiz held at the party can be seen from 1:13 in the video, and the “History of Licca chan” over 40 generations is also displayed. Licca chan's 50th anniversary summary Source :YouTube screenshot The video, “Licca chan’s 50th anniversary event invitations from a limited-edition product 25 years ago”, shows scenes from Licca chan’s 50th anniversary party. It also shows us an exhibition commemorating Licca chan’s 50th anniversary, "50 years since the birth of Licca chan”, which had a nationwide tour, and the renewal of Licca chan’s Castle. The release of a Licca chan doll giftset was one of the many 50th anniversary products sold to commemorate this special occasion as well. Women of all ages can appreciate the popularity of Licca chan, who gives glittering hope to all. Be sure to watch the video so you can see all of the scenes we talked about in this article. 【Official Website】LICCA KAYAMA OFFICIAL｜Licca Official Information Site｜Takara Tomy https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/english/products/licca/index.html

The Press Conference for Saori Yoshida Receiving the People’s Honor Award This video, titled "Aiming for 14 Consecutive Wins｜People's Honor Award" (「１４連覇を目指したい」 国民栄誉賞受賞の吉田選手), is from the press conference for female wrestler Saori Yoshida after she received the People’s Honor Award in 2012. Saori Yoshida is a former wrestler nicknamed the "Strongest Female Primate." She became a hot topic of conversation after wearing a gorgeous kimono to receive the People’s Honor Award. This article introduces Saori Yoshida, who received the People’s Honor Award, and also introduces the award itself. About Saori Yoshida 画像引用 :本記事動画 Saori Yoshida is a 157 cm tall (5'1"), former female wrestler with a plethora of records. Her father, Eikatsu Yoshida, is also a former wrestler and a coach. She retired from competing in 2019 and is now herself a coach. After her retirement, she went to work for YSW Tokyo, a company that her brother owns. Presently, she stars in commercials for companies such as ALSOK and also does other work in the entertainment industry. There were also rumors of marriage after her retirement; however, as of 2020, she is still single. These days, she is also very active on Instagram. Saori Yoshida's Impressive Record Source :YouTube screenshot Saori Yoshida has an unprecedented 16 consecutive wins at the world championships in the women’s individual wrestling matches, and in 2012, she received a Guinness Book of World Records certification for winning 13 consecutive titles. She also extended her winning streak at the All-Japan Championships and the World Cup to an unprecedented 206 consecutive individual wins. She won the Athens, Beijing, and London Olympics, and was captain of the Japanese team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The People’s Honor Award Photo：Microphone The People’s Honor Award that Saori Yoshida received is, s one of Japan's Prime Minister's Commendation Awards. It was established in 1966 by Eisaku Sato and expanded the range of the Prime Minister’s Awards. The awardees are determined according to the criteria of the award, and Japanese citizens such as Sadaharu Oh, Shigeo Nagashima, Naomi Uemura, Naoko Takahashi, Yoshiharu Habu, and Yuzuru Hanyu have received the award in the past. Saori Yoshida, introduced in the video, is not only a People’s Honor awardee but also a recipient of the Medal of Honor with a Purple Ribbon. In the press conference, which can be seen from 0:14 in the video, she is seen saying “I want to continue to break world records,” and she did just that At the end of the press conference, she also goes on to say how she wants to visit hot springs and take a trip to Hawaii. Summary of Saori Yoshida Receiving the People’s Honor Award Source :YouTube screenshot The video this time introduced the press conference of Saori Yoshida after she received the People’s Honor Award. During her career, Saori Yoshida has set multiple records attracted a lot of attention as a world-class athlete. Her words of wisdom, "You won't get stronger if you don't hate losing," inspired many people to take up sports. We look forward to what she does after retirement.

This video, titled "Yuenchi, Realized in Beppu｜Playground Equipment to Utilize Hot Springs, Until the 31st" (別府で「湯～園地」実現 温泉活用の遊具、３１日まで), was released by "KyodoNews." Beppu, Oita Prefecture is one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, and they have just opened a new section called Yuenchi in the area for a limited time. Beppu Rakutenchi is an amusement park where you can ride amusement park attractions while enjoying hot springs. The city of Beppu brought hot water from Beppu Onsen into the amusement park and remodeled the attraction. People who visited the amusement park cheered as they rode merry-go-rounds and roller coasters while soaking in the springs.

"Setagaya" - the Ramen Shop Dominating the Setagaya City Ramen Battlegrounds of Kannana! In this video series by "ramenwalker" they introduce ramen shops from around Japan. In this episode, Karin Ito from Nogizaka 46 is the guest, and she helps introduce Setagaya's Setagaya branch which has claimed the ramen battleground of Kannana. At Setagaya, the fragrant, curly noodles are made with a luxurious blend of domestic wheat in a rich, thick seafood soup. Setagaya has been leading in the fiercely competitive district of Kannana for 15 years. Setagaya Ramen is a perfect blend of niboshi (dried sardines), seafood flavors, and animal flavors, such as pork bones and chicken bones, and in the video they talk in detail about their commitment to excellence. ◆Setagaya Store Information◆ 【Address】2-1-2 Nozawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 【Access】A 15-20 minute walk from Komazawa Daigaku Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line / A Less than 1 minute walk from the Shibuya Station Tokyu Bus, Nozawa Ryuunji, Ryunn-ji 【Avg. Cost】¥1,030+ 【Hours】18:00-3:00 the following day 【Closures】Wednesdays 【Parking】There are two parking spots near the store. 【Phone】03-3418-6938 【Official Homepage】Setaga-ya https://english.setaga-ya.com/ 【Tabelog】せたが屋 https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1317/A131707/13001417/

The Popular Ramen Shop, Hakata Ippudo This is the 100th episode in a series of videos by "ramenwalker," introducing ramen shops. In this commemorative 100th episode, they introduce the iconic Hakata Ippudo in Ginza, a charismatic ramen shop that continues to deliver delicious ramen to the world. Hakata Ippudo is a global brand of ramen that originated in Fukuoka and is one of the leading Hakata ramen restaurants. The restaurant is now expanding to other countries and has received high praise from many people. At the Ginza branch introduced in the video, the walls of the restaurant are decorated with ramen noodles and sprouts, creating an interesting and innovative design. The three reporters ordered the classic Shiromaru Moto Aji, and all three chose different degrees of hardness for their noodles. Be sure to check out the video to see the true essence of Ippudo, including their ratings and Ippudo's attention to detail. ◆Hakata Ippudo Ginze Branch Store Information◆ 【Address】4-10-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061 【Access】A 2-minute walk from Exit A7 of Higashi-Ginza Station off the Toei Asakusa Line 【Avg. Cost】¥750+ 【Hours】Mon-Thurs 11:00-2:00 the following day｜Fir/Sat・The day before holidays 11:00-3:00 the following day｜Holidays 11:00-1:00 the following day 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-3547-1010 【Official Homepage】Hakata Ippudo Ginza Branch - 【Ippudo】| Ramen "IPPUDO" https://stores.ippudo.com/1012 【Yelp】Ippudo Ginza Branch (一風堂 銀座店) https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%B8%80%E9%A2%A8%E5%A0%82-%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7%E5%BA%97-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-4?osq=hakata+ippudo

The "Special Ise Lobster Tsukemen" With Plenty of Ise Lobster! a Look at the Famous Ramen Shop, Tsukemen Itto! In this video, "ramenwalker" introduces the ramen shop Menya Itto, with the help of guest appearance Mahiro Kawamura from the famous idol group Nogizaka 46! Tsukemen Itton is located diagonally across from the famous Menya Itton in Shin Koiwa, and opened in 2015 as the fourth brand of Menya Itton. Unfortunately, the Koiwa branch is now closed, but there is a shop in Shinjuku as well, so be sure to check it out. The menu includes a wide range of items such as thick niboshi (dried sardines), tsukemen (dipping noodles), mackerel curry, and more, but this video introduces the "special lobster tsukemen." The soup, which is made by combining a large amount of lobster with chicken broth made from brand-name chicken, is characterized by its rich and elegant taste. Check out the video where they talk more about the taste! ◆Tsukemen Itto Store Information◆ 【Address】9-13, Nishishinjuku 7-Chome, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 160-0023 【Access】A 5-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station / A 1-minute walk from the D5 Exit of Shinjuku Nishiguchi Subway Station 【Avg. Cost】¥830+ 【Hours】11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30 (L.O. 22:00) or until the soup runs out 【Closures】Sundays 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-5348-5622 【Official Homepage】Tsukemen Itto http://tukemen-itto.com/ 【Tabelog】Tsukemen Itto Shinjuku (つけ麺 一燈 新宿) https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13240964/

Legends of Tsukemen! Rokurinsha Osaki, a Famous Ramen Restaurant In this episode from "ramenwalker," Miona Hori from Nogizaka 46 is the guest as they introduce the super popular ramen restaurant "Rokurinsha Osaki." Rokurinsha is a legend of tsukemen (dipping noodles) and one of the leaders in the thick tsukemen boom! Ryosai Mita opened Rokurinsha in Osaki in 2005, and it quickly made its name known. However, it was so popular that people kept waiting in line and in 2009, the restaurant was forced to temporarily close its doors out of consideration for other establishments. In April 2014, Rokurinsha returned to Osaki after an even bigger expansion. This video talks a lot about the charm of the long-time favorite Rokurinsha, so be sure to check it out. ◆Rokurinsha Osaki Branch Store Information◆ 【Address】Osaki Wiz City 1F, 2-11 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 【Access】A 6-minute walk from JR Osaki Station, New West Exit 【Avg. Cost】830円〜 【Hours】Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Sat・Sun・Holidays 11:00-22:30 (L.O. 22:00) 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-6417-3566 【Official Homepage】Rokurinsha http://www.rokurinsha.com/ 【Tabelog】Rokurinsha (六厘舎) Osaki Branch https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1316/A131604/13167354/

This video, titled "A Day in the Life! Flappers in the Modern Age - 1920s Modern Girl" (密着24時！現代に生きるモガ - 1920s Modern Girl), was released by "VICE Japan." The woman featured in the video, Kayo Asai, lives the life of a flapper from the end of the Taisho and Showa eras, a century ago. She lives surrounded by the electrical appliances of that time period and goes out into the streets wearing the fashion and makeup that was popular then as well. The video follows a woman living in the good old days of Japan, as if she were stuck in time.

This video, titled "バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー [Back to the Future] Electone performance" (バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー【 Back to the Future 】エレクトーン演奏), was released by "826aska." In this video, you can watch a girl perform a song from the movie "Back to the Future" with her amazing skills, the day before her presentation. It's an incredibly popular video, with more than 5 million views. Enjoy the awesome performance in the video!

This video, titled "Story of ZEN, Japanese professional Parkour athlete - His adventure in LA - | ATHLETICO JAPAN #2," was released by "GQ JAPAN." Parkour, as you can see in this video, is a new sport that involves running, jumping, and climbing over obstacles in the city. It's expected to become an official sport at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. ZEN, featured in the video, became the first Japanese professional parkour athlete at the age of 19 and became the first Asian to win the All American Championship in 2015. Watch as ZEN, the parkour guru, talks about the appeal of parkour!

This video, titled "#020 Tsugegushi Comb Craftsman Hideaki Mori｜Door to Tomorrow by At Home" (#020 つげ櫛職人 森 英明　|　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). Hideaki Mori is a tsugegushi comb craftsman born in 1983 in Aichi Prefecture. He is the third generation of "Tsugegushi Shoten," a long-established comb manufacturer. The tsugegushi comb is made from the wood of the Japanese boxwood, and in spite of its hardness, the teeth are hard to break and strong and static electricity does not occur easily because of the elasticity. For these reasons, the comb has long attracted users as a top quality comb. When Hideaki was a university student, he saw the reaction of the customers who used tsugegushi combs and realized the splendor of the tsugegushi combs. Upon graduating from college, he became an apprentice to his father, Shingo Mori, the third generation of the family, and has continued to hone his skills.

Freshly Cooked Yakitori at Japan's Food Stalls This is a video of yakitori being grilled and taste tested at a yakitori stall. There are two types of yakitori: one in which chicken is skewered and grilled over charcoal or gas fire, and the other in which chicken is not skewered, but rather, cooked on a teppan grill. This is the type of yakitori found in Ehime Prefecture and other places. The former is probably the more popular variety, but at this stall, the yakitori is pressed on a teppan and then grilled over a gas fire at the end. Pressing helps to brown the chicken by releasing the oil, and the press also steams the chicken so it cooks faster. Yakitori goes great with beer or sake. You can often find yakitori stalls at festivals and other events.

A Familiar Japanese Treat - How Monaka Ice Cream is Made! This video shows the making and tasting of monaka ice cream at Tsuriganeya. "Monaka ice" is ice cream sandwiched between the "buns" of a Japanese confectionery called "monaka." The buns are made from mochi and the dough is thin and crispy. In Japan, major ice cream manufacturers sell monaka ice cream and other ice cream products, which can be found at convenience stores. At the restaurant in this video, you can choose vanilla, strawberry, matcha, black sesame, or chocolate. They order vanilla in the video. Be sure to check out the monaka ice cream in the video!

Quick, Fluid Motions! How to Make Dango With Soybean Flour, Matcha, and Mitarashi Flavor! This video shows soybean flour, matcha, and mitarashi flavored dango being made at a dango shop. Dango are one of Japan's most popular sweets and are said to have originated before the Heian period and have been enjoyed in Japan since ancient times. There are many variations of dango, such as the sweet soy sauce-flavored mitarashi dango shown in the video, kinako dango, dango loaded with red bean paste, and isobe dango wrapped with seaweed. In the video, you can see three types of dango being made: kinako, matcha, and mitarashi. Be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "Daitokuji Shinju-an Challenged by Six Contemporary Painters "A New Fusuma-e Project" | nippon.com" (現代絵師6人が挑んだ大徳寺真珠庵「襖絵新調プロジェクト」 | nippon.com), was released by "nippon.com." This video shows Shinju-an Temple in Kyoto, which is known as a temple related to Ikkyu. New fusuma paintings, painted by creators from the world of manga, video games and animation, have been specially unveiled in 2018. The six contemporary artists who participated in the new fusuma-e project were Kenichi Kitami, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Isamu Kamikokuryo, Soshu Hamaji, Takayuki Ino, and Kazuya Yamaguchi. In the video, you can see rare works of art that are not normally available to the public.

Pickling Live Japanese Blue Crab in Japanese Sake This video, by "Sushi Skills Channel" (寿司の技術), shows how to make "Yopparaigani" (drunken crab), using live, female Japanese blue crabs. It takes two weeks to a month to complete, but it's worth the wait. Ingredients ・Japanese Blue Crabs (live) (5) ・Sake (Junmai) 3,200 ccs ・Brown Sugar 320 ccs ・Salt 80g ・Dark Soy Sauce 200 ccs ・Red Peppers (8) ・Welsh Onions (Green Portion) 3 Stalks ・Sliced Ginger 65g ・Sansho Powder 3g How to Make It 1. Put the sugar and salt in a tub large enough to hold all the crabs, add the sake and mix until dissolved. 2. Add the soy sauce and mix lightly. 3. Tear the peppers apart and add them to "2.," including the seeds. 4. Add the sansho powder, ginger slices, and onions and mix again to complete the marinade. 5. Thoroughly wash the live crabs with a tawashi brush. 6. Remove the rubber bands that bind the crabs. 7. Put the crabs in the marinade. 8. Cover with a lid and shake it around so the crabs are fully covered with sauce. 9. After about 30 minutes, open the lid once and arrange the crabs so that their entire bodies are sub,erged in the marinade, then cover it with paper towels to prevent the crabs from breathing. 10. Cover with a lid and then put it in the refrigerator. Let sit for a minimum of 2 weeks. At the end of the video they show what it looks like when it's finished and arranged on a dish. Be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "★Funny Movie★After School Midnighters Short Vol. 1 "Spy(x)-Man" (★面白動画★放課後ミッドナイターズショートVol.1「スパイ○ーマン」), was released by "[Official] After School Midnighters Channel" (【公式】放課後ミッドナイターズチャンネル). "After School Midnighters," featured in this video, is a Japanese animated feature film directed by Hitoshi Takekiyo released in 2012. It's a story about three children and their great adventures with human models and skeletal specimens. After School Midnighters was screened in seven countries around the world. This video is a spinoff starring the human model and skeletal specimen 'Kyun-sama' and 'Goth.'

This video, titled "[4K] Summer Comiket Cosplay 2017" (【4K】夏のコミケットコスプレ２０１７), was released by "Rambalac." Comiket 92, shown in the video, took place from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Tokyo Big Sight. Many people came to the massive event in the hot mid-summer heat. Many cosplayers gathered around the venue, and the popular cosplayers attracted crowds of people. There were also photo sessions held as well. In the video, cosplayers dressed as popular characters are introduced for around ~45 minutes. This video is packed with information on Japanese otaku culture!

This video, titled "Japan’s DJ Monk Spins the Holiest Beats," was released by "Great Big Story." In the video, Asakura Gyosen, the chief priest of Shoonji Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji School in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, reads a sutra to the sound of techno. As a young man, Asakura used to DJ at the temple, and now hundreds of people come to listen to his techno memorial services, where he combines beats and projection mapping with sutras.