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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video, titled "Japan’s "Last Ninja" Explains The Naruto Run | EVERYDAY BOSSES #9," was released by Asian Boss. Asian Boss is a media company based in South Korea, and their videos show real life in Asia. Their mission is to "bridge the social and cultural gap," and they use video to break down prejudices and stereotypes. Through storytelling, they challenges people to remain curious, think critically, and take action to bring the world closer together. Asian Boss' Hiroko introduces Kawakami Jinichi, who works as a ninja at Tenmangu Shrine. It is said that the "symbols" that Kawakami expresses with his hands are rooted in Buddhist philosophy.

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!

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 "日本のおもしろグッズ Japan in Motion S14#20 “Tokyu Hands”," was released by "Japan in Motion." In this video, Japan in Motion, which introduces the latest news and culture in Japan, visited the Tokyu Hands store in Hiroshima. It's a popular home center that offers a wide range of products, such as sundries and DIY life hacks that will make your life more convenient. This video introduces a new kind of "scratch coloring book" that can be used as a postcard. It's also a postcard, so it's the perfect souvenir from Japan, and you'll get addicted to scratching it away. There are also a variety of Japanese patterned sundries that are worth checking out. The mini gachas are also really popular, and even adults get excited to try them.

This video, titled "Japan Handicrafts x Komamura Seimei-do" (ニッポン手仕事図鑑 × 駒村清明堂), was released by "Japan Handicrafts" (ニッポン手仕事図鑑). Amidst the sound of the waterwheel, what is being carefully prepared is a cedar incense stick made by Komamura Seimei-do, which has been made for over 100 years since the Meiji Era. What makes it unique is that Komamura Seimei-do is the only company in Ibaraki Prefecture that makes incense sticks using waterwheels. It takes about 40 hours to slowly grind the dried cedar leaves, which are more than 50 years old, to prevent the fragrance of the cedar from escaping. Spring water from Mt. Tsukuba is the only other ingredient combined with the ground cedar leaves. The incense sticks are 100% additive-free and derived from nature in Ibaraki. Many buyers are fascinated by the elegant fragrance that makes you feel as if you're bathing in a forest and come to experience the work or visit the factory.

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 "千葉アーバンモノレール Chiba Monorail 'Urban Flyer' (001)," was released by "Dotaku." This video features Chiba Urban Monorail's flagship train, the Type 0 Urban Flyer, which debuted in 2012. The Type 0 Urban Flyer is based the previous designs, but with minor changes that upgraded its safety and viewability. The seats have a better view due to being low-back seats, and vertical handrails have been added to ensure the safety of the elderly and those with disabilities. The video shows the view from inside the train, so you can enjoy feeling like you're riding the urban flyer!

This video, titled "Kunio Kobayashi Bonsai demonstration," was released by Bonsai Empire (盆栽エンパイア). In this video, you can see the performance of Kunio Kobayashi, a bonsai master, at a bonsai event in Italy. Mr. Kunio Kobayashi has built a bonsai museum in Japan and has been promoting bonsai around the world. The video shows him impressing the people of Italy with his techniques.

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!

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.