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Why MOST Of Japan's Population Live In Just Three Cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
Japan is a fascinating country for a lot of reasons. But chief among them is the fact that well over half the population live in just three metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. And for a country that is both larger in population...
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Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
Although able to appear as a beautiful young woman, the jorōgumo is really a deadly spider monster in disguise. This episode dives into the fascinating world of yōkai and the long history of beautiful women and spiders in Japanese...
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Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
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Significance and Uses of Buckwheat Around the World
This video explores the cultural significance of buckwheat in both Asian and Western countries. It highlights how buckwheat is used in traditional dishes and festivals in Asia, such as being a key ingredient in soba noodles in Japan. In...
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The History and Making of Sushi
Sushi is a Japanese dish of fermented or vinegared rice with raw fish or vegetables. Learn how sushi evolved over time and migrated across the world. Then try making a creative sushi roll!
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The Great Wave by Hokusai: Great Art Explained
In 1639 Japan closed its borders and cut itself off from the outside world. Foreigners were expelled, Western culture was forbidden, and Entering or leaving Japan was punishable by Death. It would remain that way for over 200 years. It...
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The History and Varieties of Sushi
Sushi is a Japanese delicacy made with vinegared rice and various ingredients such as seafood, meat, and vegetables. It originated from a dish called Nari Sushi, where fish was salted and wrapped in fermented rice. Today, sushi is...
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MS TU Oldest water fountain in Japan continues functioning at Kenrokuen in Kanazawa / Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
MS TU Oldest water fountain in Japan continues functioning at Kenrokuen in Kanazawa / Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
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Samurai in Historic Village
A samurai walks past the camera in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Father and Son in Historic Edo Village
A man and boy walk down a street in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Man in Historic Japanese Dress
Portrait style shot of a man in historic dress in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Japanese village in Edo Period
Three Japanese woman, mother and two doughter in traditional kimono - rear view, walking away through the village with wooden houses and talking. From distance visible a farmer and his son walking towards the woman.
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Edo Period Women Walking Down Street
Three women of different ages wearing kimono, walking down a street in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Edo Period Japanese Peasant
A man posing with a package in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Edo Village Scene
Three women wearing kimono walking past a peasant father and son in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Women Walking Down Street in Edo Village
Three women of different ages wearing kimono, walking down a street in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Samurai in Edo Village
A samurai walking through a street in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Woman in Kimono Posing With Parasol
A Japanese woman wearing kimono and holding a parasol in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.
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Japanese Woman in Historic Dress
A Japanese woman wearing kimono and holding a parasol in a reconstruction of an Edo period village.