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. […]
A course on how to apologize the Japanese way.
Now let’s learn about the Japanese way of expressing apologies (shazai). Every country has its own culture of apology, and the way it is expressed depends on the degree of apology, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, there are nine types of apology expressions. These nine types of apology expressions are the basic apology […]
Japanese so sweets fruit Daifuku.
There are not many things sold only in Japan nowadays. But! I think this product is only available in Japan. In Japan, there is a traditional sweet rice cake called Daifuku. Daifuku is made by stretching a thin layer of rice cake and filling it with sweet bean paste. This traditional rice cake has evolved […]
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 […]
Relaxing long-distance buses.
What is your mode of transportation between Tokyo and Osaka? Airplane? Train? Why not take a bus once in a while, and a very rich one at that? The bus fare between Tokyo and Osaka costs 20,000 yen, more than the 14,000 yen for an airplane, and the trip takes about 7.5 hours. In exchange, […]
Courageous Japanese try their best to speak messed up English – Part2
There is a comedian in Japan named Tetsuro Izukawa. He is a famous comedian in Japan who established the genre of reaction art. He is honest and natural. The words that come out of his mouth are straightforward, but not hateful, and they make people laugh. He cannot speak English well at all. He goes […]
This is just a karate performance, but you will definitely lose to her.
This video shows a competition called “Kata” in karate. The “Kata” of Karate refers to the Karate performance. It is a fact that there are both pros and cons to Karate “Kata”. However, to me, Kata seems to be a very symbolic sport of Japan, and I hope that it will remain an Olympic sport. […]
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 […]
Funny! Let’s take a look at a Japanese comedy, “Travel pictures – Misconception”.
Let us introduce you to a Japanese comedian. They are called “Anjash,” and they specialize in skits in which they take on the role of a character in a story, called a “Konto”, and proceed with the story. What they are most good at is the “Misunderstanding Konto,” as seen in this video, in which […]
Revival dance of the 1980s, Tomigaoka High School Dance Club.
For 51 months from December 1986 to February 1991, Japan was in the midst of a bubble economy. More than 30 years ago, a club culture was born at a club in Roppongi, with long hair, tight dresses, and for some reason, dancing with a fan in hand. The scene was so intense that it […]
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 […]
Live Cam in Asakusa, Tokyo.
The Nakamise Street near Sensoji Temple is lined with traditional crafts and food stalls, Hanayashiki, built in the mid-19th century, has screaming attractions and cafes, and Sumida Park along the river regularly hosts festivals and firework displays, creating an atmosphere of a traditional downtown area. Festivals and fireworks displays are held regularly at Sumida Park […]
Color video of Japan in 1919.
Colorization of monochrome video. Speed Correction + Color Correction + Original environment sound. This is a colorized version of black-and-white footage showing people’s lives in the Taisho era. These are extremely valuable images documenting the lifestyle, work, and climate of the Taisho era. The content includes many highlights such as life centered around water, business […]
IREX 2022 – Japan’s largest robot exhibition | The latest robots and incredible gadgets!
When you hear the word “robot,” what shape do you imagine? Most people probably imagine a humanoid robot. There are various types of robots, and the most common type in operation in the world is the industrial robot. Japan ranks second in the world with 354,878 industrial robots in operation, mostly in automobile factories. In […]
Yakisoba noodles sold at convenience stores are hell hot.
Japan is a nation of instant foods: cup ramen, cup yakisoba, cup pasta, etc. Recently, spicy ramen and spicy yakisoba have become a boom, and the video I am going to show you is a very spicy cup of yakisoba! This “Peyoung Yakisoba / Goku-Gekikara Final” is seriously bad. I love spicy food and can […]
First tuna auction at Toyosu Market 2019, $2,600,000 per tuna.
Japanese people are very fond of tunas. One-fourth of the world’s tuna production is consumed in Japan. Japanese people frequently consume tuna not only for sushi, but also as a side dish for rice. Tuna is such an indispensable ingredient in the Japanese diet. The first tuna auction at the beginning of the year attracts […]
Bongo is a popular Onigiri(rice ball) store with a variety of ingredients made by energetic mothers.
There is a rice ball shop named “Bongo” in Otsuka, Tokyo. It is a long-established business that has been in business for 60 years, with a huge line of customers waiting in line as soon as the store opens. The onigiri are made by energetic local mothers. Bongo’s onigiri are filled with so many ingredients […]
Shitamachi of Tokyo, Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi.
There is an area in downtown Tokyo called “Yanesen. In this area, there are many shrines and temples, and relatively many old buildings still remain. If you want to feel downtown Japan, you should walk around this area. This area, which retains many vestiges of old Japan, is a residential area where ordinary people live […]
Super cute japanese girl carries me in Tokyo!
Asakusa is a town of humanity. The local people have a very strong connection with each other and are very proud of Asakusa. There are many clean towns in Japan with little trash, but Asakusa is probably one of the cleanest towns in Japan. The locals follow the rules and keep the streets clean. It […]
An old coffee shop in Shinjuku and a cat.
This store is not based on the concept of cats. It is just a store with cats. Can you understand the difference? It is not fashionable, nor is it particularly beautiful. But for some reason, it is a cafe that makes you feel relaxed. Even though the café is located in the middle of Shinjuku […]
Sumo wrestlers are not just big and fat. They are super athletes.
I have always found sumo wrestlers to be among the strongest fighters in the world. They have powerful muscles hiding under their thick fat, and they can exert tremendous power at a moment’s notice! No matter how strong a fighter is, it would be unwise to fight a sumo wrestler. They are super athletes. Unfortunately, […]