Kobe Luminarie is an annual light festival in Kobe, Japan, held every December to commemorate the earthquake in 1995. Video from the 2010 opening event... The light installation is a Japanese-Italian collaboration, thus resembling European architecture … [Read more...] about Kobe Luminarie 2010
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Kurikoma autumn colours
Beautiful autumn colours at Mt Kurikoma, Japan. Video by Hanazakura [Jp]... … [Read more...] about Kurikoma autumn colours
Yokoso! Japan – Soulful Japan tourism commercial
A 2008 Japanese tourism commercial with a Soulful theme, which showcases the traditional aspect of Japanese culture and attractions. Beautiful video... Yokoso means welcome in Japanese. Yokoso Japan is the official tagline for the country's travel and … [Read more...] about Yokoso! Japan – Soulful Japan tourism commercial
1/1 real scale Gundam in Shizuoka
Japan's 1/1 scale Gundam is back by popular demand, standing tall in Shizuoka this time. Nice preview video by Darwinfish105 [Jp]... A 18-metre model, based on the ever popular Gundam anime franchise, was erected in Tokyo's Odaiba last year and created … [Read more...] about 1/1 real scale Gundam in Shizuoka
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan, is the world's second largest aquarium behind the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, USA. It's one of the very few aquariums in the world that keep whale sharks in cavity. Video by Canadian filmmaker Jon … [Read more...] about Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan
Another life-size giant robot in Japan
After the highly popular life-size 18-metre Gundam model in Tokyo, another giant Japanese robot statue, the Tetsujin 28-go (lit. Iron Man #28), is set to welcome its visitors in Kobe following its completion earlier this week. Tetsujin 28 was created in … [Read more...] about Another life-size giant robot in Japan
Angelababy – Welcome to Tokyo!
An English video by Fashion TV in Japan, featuring Hong Kong model Angelababy. She shows viewers some traditional stuff in Tokyo's Asakusa area, and the city's trendy side in Shibuya district which is famous for women's fashion. Short but pretty good … [Read more...] about Angelababy – Welcome to Tokyo!
Toyama Tourism Anime Project
Two Toyama based animation studios, P.A. Works and The Berich have created some short animes to promote Toyama tourism, based on the theme "Tear Bringing Toyama Prefecture". Sharing here are videos from P.A. Works; three short stories about love, friendship … [Read more...] about Toyama Tourism Anime Project
Ko Shibasaki – JACCS credit card commercial
Japanese actress Ko Shibasaki in a travel themed commercial for JACCS credit cards. Not sure about the story but I like the video, and she looks beautiful. … [Read more...] about Ko Shibasaki – JACCS credit card commercial
I Love New Tokyo
A beautiful video by Myles (a British traveller) on Tokyo Metropolis, with a blend of traditional Japanese lifestyle and modern pop culture. Awesome choice of soundtrack, "I am Not Zen" by Liverpool band Ambulance... … [Read more...] about I Love New Tokyo