This video was shot over 100 years ago in Tokyo, 1913~1915, and is interesting even to me as a Japanese. The first thing that strikes me is the number of children, and I am deeply moved to realize that there really was a time like this in Japan. This is because these children have made […]
Cheap and tasty! MARUGAME UDON.
Do you know Marugame Seimen? It is a cheap and tasty udon restaurant. Many of you may have heard of it. It is a large udon chain with 826 stores throughout Japan and 214 stores overseas. If you have eaten there, you may know that, anyway, Marugame Seimen’s udon noodles are firm and delicious. And […]
How to eat sushi.
Have you ever eaten sushi? Many of you reading this site may be sushi lovers. If you have eaten sushi several times in Japan, you may already be confident in your sushi eating style. However, your way of eating sushi is totally wrong. Here is what you need to know about how to eat sushi. […]
Traditional Japanese sport that combines horsemanship and archery, Yabusame.
Yabusame (horseback archery on horseback) is a traditional Japanese martial art that has been passed down through the ages, and is a Shinto ritual in which people make a wish. Yabusame has been passed down from the Heian period (794-1185) to the present, and is now so popular that it is practiced not only in […]
Super yummy! Japanese Okonomiyaki.
Do you know okonomiyaki? It is made of flour dissolved in water as a batter, egg, vegetables, meat, seafood, noodles, and other ingredients of your choice, grilled on a griddle, and eaten with sauce, mayonnaise, aonori (green laver), and other seasonings. The style of cooking and ingredients vary by region, and there are various styles […]
An old food stall in Tokyo with no name.
This stall is not sanitary, not new, not fashionable. Just an old stall. But somehow I am moved by it. It is a restaurant where passersby can see you eating. The prices are not very cheap. But I am excited. There are very few yatai in Tokyo now. They will probably disappear sooner or later. […]
Do you know what a Sento (public bath) is in Japan?
Sento is a public bathhouse found in every town in Japan. You may not often have the chance to enter a sento when you come to Japan as a tourist, but if you have the courage, give it a try! It is interesting to find out about the various types of bathhouses available in each […]
Gonpachi is a famous Japanese restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere.
Gonpachi became world-famous for the historic “Izakaya meeting” between former President George W. Bush and former Prime Minister Koizumi that took place at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, and for being the model for the scene in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill”. As a Japanese restaurant serving soba noodles, kushiyaki (skewers), tempura, and other dishes, Gonpachi attracts customers from […]
Shinjuku Kabukicho walking video at night with walking map & stores.
Shinjuku Kabukicho at night is fun to see many different faces. It is a neo-Tokyo with a variety of stores and restaurants. It is interesting just to walk around the streets without going into a store. Before holidays and on weekends, it is crowded even at midnight. Be careful, however, as the dark, unpopular back […]
Tokyo Shitamachi walk.
Dojo-nabe is a traditional Japanese dish. Komagata Dojo,” which appears in the video, is a restaurant specializing in Dojo cuisine with a 200-year history. There are both table and tatami room seating, and the tatami room seating is Japanese style with the food placed almost entirely on the floor. When you come to this restaurant, […]
Hey, hey, hey…don’t push me please!
This is the Japanese art of comedy! It may be difficult to understand for those who are not familiar with Japanese comedy tricks, but this is all calculated comedy. (1) The man in the purple jumper who casually sets up a system that allows him to fall into the bathtub at any time. (2) The […]
Drop the chocolate in the crane game! Massive win!
Crane games are a type of arcade game played to win prizes and are mainly installed in game arcades. It is a transparent glass, plastic, or acrylic box with a crane attached to the ceiling, which contains stuffed animals, candy, and other prizes. Sometimes the ceiling allows one to see the crane’s physical range of […]
AKIRA (ANIME 1988-2019 Remix Tribute)
Many of you may know this manga/anime. Yes, it is “AKIRA”. But I don’t think many people know the fact that I am about to tell you. The manga AKIRA was first serialized 40 years ago, in 1982, and already in the manga, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were depicted. Moreover, in the second volume of […]
WEST EXPRESS Ginga” is a sleeper train that will make you feel the richest.
Why don’t you enjoy Osaka-Shimonoseki on the “WEST EXPRESS Ginga”, the sleeping car train that will make you feel the richest? I’m sure you’ll have great memories! WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Japanese) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Google search/English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Google search/Japanese) […]
Real Tokyo Japan, Jiyugaoka.
Most of the tourists who come to Japan go to major cities for sightseeing. Big cities are fascinating, but if you want to experience real Japanese culture, I strongly recommend you to take a walk in a residential area! You can get a good idea of where Japanese people live, eat, and shop. In Japan, […]
X Japan – CBS Sony Audition 1987.12.26
Do you know X Japan? This is a video of their guest appearance at the CBS Sony Audition held on December 26, 1987. Their debut was in 1982, so although only five years have passed since their debut, they have the power and presence of a veteran. Their appearance and musicality may be different for […]
320km/h in the snow! Tohoku Shinkansen runs at full speed.
Have you ever ridden the Shinkansen in Japan? Japan is a long island stretching from north to south, and the climate is completely different between the northern and southern parts of the country. In the northern part of Japan, there is a great deal of snowfall, but even in such conditions, the Shinkansen runs normally […]
Super hot ramen and Ice with capsaicin, this is really bad.
This video needs no explanation! This is what happens to people when they drink seriously insanely hot ramen + tomato juice with capsaicin. Seriously hilarious! […]
A 93-year-old former cab driver takes the wheel again at the games.
My 93 year old grandfather enjoys playing car games. On this day, he was presented with a new game handle. In fact, this steering wheel was a gift from Logitech, a company that provides digital devices. A Logitech employee saw a video of him playing a car game, and after some internal discussion, they decided […]
Lots of stores, eating at Tsukiji.
Many of you may know Tsukiji. Tsukiji is a very lively town with an outdoor market. It is a town where you can enjoy fresh seafood and vegetables at reasonable prices. It is one of the areas you should definitely visit when you come to Tokyo. Eating slowly at a restaurant is fine, but the […]
Live Cam in Haneda airport, Tokyo.
Tokyo International Airport is the largest airport in Japan, located at Haneda Airport in Ota-ku, Tokyo. It is commonly known as Haneda Airport. Its IATA airport code is HND, and its ICAO airport code is RJTT. “Tokyo” in flight timetables usually refers to the airport, but in many cases it is also referred to as […]
Inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay for under 5,000 yen!
Introduction of inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay under 5,000 yen. There are some very inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay for less than 2,000 yen if you look for them, but this time we would like to introduce you to hotels that are less than 5,000 yen, but still safe […]
Live Cam in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Harajuku is a bustling area known for its diverse street art and fashion scene. Takeshita-dori Avenue is lined with unique vintage clothing stores and cosplay stores, while the lush Omotesando Avenue is lined with traditional upscale boutiques. The surrounding alleyways are filled with small bars and trendy cafes, as well as cultural hotspots such as […]