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Japan Video Topics
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Number Year Topics
[V0] 18-105 2018/2019 No. 6 Dainichido Bugaku: A 1,300-Year-Old Dance Tradition
Cute Smartphone Trends
A Special Eye for Quality at Toyosu Fish Market
Wooden Buildings That Won’t Burn
[V0] 18-104 2018/2019 No. 5 Enjoying the Autumn Colors
Arimatsu Shibori Tie-Dyeing
Staying on Shodoshima Island: An Inviting Labyrinth
Ultra-Small Water Power Generator
[V0] 18-103 2018/2019 No. 4 Scanning History’s Secrets
Hidden Flavor in Japanese Cuisine
A Renaissance in Silk
Karuta – A Japanese Card Game
[V0] 18-102 2018/2019 No. 3 Life with Virtual Companions
The Goldfish Lanterns of Yanai
“Washi” Masking Tape
High-Tech Textiles Fight Fatigue
[V0] 18-089 2018/2019 No. 2 Japan Points the Way to Better Safety
Japan’s Most Faithful Dogs – The Akita Inu
Iizuka City and Wheelchair Tennis: From Rehab to World Sport
Japanese Ultra-Precision Spring Technology
[V0] 18-055 2018/2019 No. 1 Wagashi as Performance – From Artisan to Artist
Never Too Old – Seniors Master Digital Technology
Kamaishi’s New Alloy Cobarion Transforming the Biomedical World
Runners on Patrol – Keeping Suburban Streets Safe
[V0] 17-074 2017/2018 No.6 Medals with Memories: Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
A Feast for the Eyes: Sushi Rolls for Celebrating
The Way of the Ninja: An Art for Living
Clean Energy in Snowy Niseko
Kumamoto’s Blue Bags: A Symbol of Resilience
[V0] 17-073 2017/2018 No.5 Ichida Kaki: The Sweet Paste of Dried Persimmons
Welcome to the World of Cosplay
New Life for an Old Wisteria
[V0] 18-040 2017/2018 No.4 Jikabuki: 300 Years of Amateur Theater
Learning about Life with Robots
Yuru Sports: A Laid-back Approach
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Your Face is your ID
[V0] 18-038 2017/2018 No.3 Dancing for the Departed
Survival Food, Gourmet Style
Sumo Wrestling with Bulls
Eco-friendly Firefighting Foam
[V0] 18-039 2017/2018 No.2 Niijima Glass: Bright Future for a Small Island
Nail Airt: Japanese Design with Universal Appeal
Sanriku Railway: Symbol of Hope
Japan’s Currency Technology
[V0] 17-037 2017/2018 No.1 Women Horseback Archers Compete in Yabusame
Japanese High-Tech Films Revolutionize Food
New Planetaria Bring the Stars to Life
Okigusuri: Trust-Based Medicine Marketing
[V0] 17-075 2016/2017 No. 6 Taxi: Wheeling for the World’s Best Hospitality
Shimi Culture: Preserving Food and Tradition
Plastic Models: An Every-Evolving Small World
Obakeyashiki: Ghost Houses of Frightful Fun
[V0] 17-014 2016/2017 No. 5 Illuminations: The Sparkling Jewels of Nighttime
Chindonya: Walking Advertisements
VR: A Virtual and Real Future
Arita Porcelain: Firing the Furnace in the 400th Year
[V0] 17-004 2016/2017 No. 4 Tokyo Makeup: Beautification-in-Station
The Capsule Hotel: More Than Just a Bed
Aso: 1.000 Years with the Grassland
The Vending Machine: High-Tech on the Sidewalk
[V0] 17-003 2016/2017 No. 3 Clap! Clap! “Tejime”
The “Tachigui” Restaurant: Japanese Food Stands Up
Contemporary Art Inspires Islands: Setouchi Triennale
Nore: Cloths Conveying Tradition Across Time
[V0] 17-002 2016/2017 No. 2 Tokyo’s First World Cultural Heritage
Ukai on the Nagara River
Handwashing to Save the World
Seeding the Future with Robots
[V0] 17-001 2016/2017 No. 1 Jakuchu: Brilliance Beyond 300 Years
Wrapping a Gift from the Heart
A Taste from Japan UMAMI
Flood Control from Underground
[V0] 16-002 2015/2016 No. 6 Smile Again in Tohoku
Nishikigoi Fish as Art
Tiny Bubbles with Huge Potential
Para-Ekiden A new kind of Relay
[V0] 16-003 2015/2016 No. 5 Japan’s Red-crowned Crane The Kushiro Wetlands
Capsule Toys Not Just for Children
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The Mamachari Japan’s City Bicycle
Kiri-e The Art of Cutting Paper
[V0] 16-001 2015/2016 No. 4 Japan Blue
Yuzu The Fruit that Saved a Village
Plating A Technology Still at the Cutting Edge
A New Era for Japan’s Forests
[V0] 15-024 2015/2016 No. 3 Origami Goes High-Tech
Welcome to a World of Robots
Behind the Scenes in a Noh Theater
Koji Beyond the Traditional Usage
[V0] 15-023 2015/2016 No. 2 Harie A Community Centered on Water
Kaizen The Secret behind Japanese Productivity
Safer Japanese Methods for Deterring Insects
Uji Birthplace of Matcha Green Tea
[V0] 15-022 2015/2016 No. 1 Kiriko Lantern Festival of Noto
Haiku The World’s Shortest Poem
Bluefin Tuna Aquacultre Completing the Farm-raising Cycle
Stamps and Seals For Business and for Fun
[V0] 15-004 2014/2015 No. 6 By Shinkansen to Hokuriku
Kendama’s Global Appeal
Reviving Town’s Old Machiya
Eco Ships for Cleaner Seas
Japan – A Nation of Light
[V0] 15-003 2014/2015 No. 5 Snow Monkeys
Satchels Filled with Memories
Changing Corporate Cafeterias
White Impulse
30 Second Trailer
[V0] 15-002 2014/2015 No. 4 What is a Yurukyara?
Kurokawa Onsen – An Old Hot Spring Revived
Silken Thread from Spiders
A Japanese Approach to Bread
[V0] 15-001 2014/2015 No. 3 Prepared for Disaster
The Japanese Love of Sound
Kisoji – The Old Mountain Road
The Spirit of Mottainai
[V0] 14-032 2014/2015 No. 2 Festival Art in Tohoku
A Spirit of Service
Exploring a Tokyo Yokocho
Washi – The Versatile Paper
[V0] 14-030 2014/2015 No. 1 The Islands of Nagasaki
Caring Technology
Making Tokyo Life Easier
A Clean and Tidy Life
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[V0] 14-027 2013/2014 No. 6 Cooking Toys Promote Communication
Manhole Cover Art
Japanese Fast Food: Stand & Eat Soba
Eyeglass Capital Sabae Leads Innovation
[V0] 14-002 2013/2014 No. 5 A Seven-Minute Miracle! The Shinkansen Cleaning Theater
Becoming More Useful:
Innovative Food Containers
High School Students' Challenge!
4. LED Fishing Lights: Revolutionizing the Fishing Industry
[V0] 14-001 2013/2014 No. 4 What is Spochan?
Chopstick Culture in Japan
Powered Suits Helping Farmers
4. Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu Reconstructing Tradition
[V0] 13-032 2013/2014 No. 3 Landscape Gardener
Getting Together! The Latest Cafes and Bars
The Japanese Crested Ibis Starting Over from Zero
4. Communication Robots
[V0] 13-031 2013/2014 No. 2 Ultra-Lightweight Vehicle
Tatami and the Japanese Lifestyle
Sightseeing Train
4. Sushi Academy
[V0] 13-012 2013/2014 No.1 Koban (Japanese Police Box)
Tsunami Simulation Helping Limit Damage
Hydroponic Farming
4. Hakone A Relaxing Retreat
[V0] 12-038 2012/2013 No.6 Seasonal Traditions in Japan
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
[V0] 12-037 2012/2013 No.5 Elementary School Life in Japan
The School Day
School Meals
School Events
Summer Vacation
[V0] 12-036 2012/2013 No.4 Tokyo
Trendsetting Tokyo
Tokyo’s Latest Landmark
Tokyo – City of Sports
Gourmet Tokyo
[V0] 12-035 2012/2013 No.3 Budo
The Spirit of Budo
Budo Techniques and Power
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Traditional Budo Equipment
Budo Today
[V0] 12-034 2012/2013 No.2 A Glimpse of Japan’s Cultural Heritage
Kamakura – Home of Samurai Culture
Jomon Archeological Sites in Tohoku
Okinawa World Heritage
Mt. Fuji, Japan’s Sacred Mountain
[V0] 12-033 2012/2013 No.1 Tohoku Reconstruction – Eco-friendly and Disaster Resistant
Tohoku’s Eco-friendly Reconstruction
Geothermal Energy in Japan
Pioneering Disaster Technology
New National Park for Sanriku
[V0] 12-016 2011/2012 No.9 The Camellias of Hagi
Arita Porcelain
Leading-Edge Desalination Technology
Wadaiko Drumming
[V0] 12-015 2011/2012 No.8 Meiji Jingu - A Tokyo Oasis
Amezaiku Candy Sculpture
Saving Energy with Sensors
Kyo Yuzen Kimono Dyeing
[V0] 12-014 2011/2012 No.7 Gokayama’s Thatched Farmhouses
Another Taste of Japan
Stronger and Lighter than Steel
Maki-e - Gold on Lacquer
[V0] 11-031 2011/2012 No.6 Niihama Taiko Festival
Japanese Rice Snacks
Shaping Our World with Plastics
The Puppet Art of Bunraku
[V0] 11-032 2011/2012 No.5 Solar Power in Japan
Ise-Shima – Ancient Shrines and Pearls
Stationery Moves with the Times
The Ukiyoe Tradition
[V0] 11-028 2011/2012 No.4 A Festival of Festivals: Tohoku Rokkon Sai
800 Years of Tradition: Aizu Tajima Gion Festival
Showcasing Tohoku Dance: Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival
Festival on Matsushima Bay: Shiogama Minato Festival
[V0] 11-027 2011/2012 No.3 Hiraizumi – Once Again a Beacon of Hope
Fukushima’s World-leading Aluminum Technology
The Magnificent Wooden Chests of Sendai
Keeping the Auto Industry on the Road
[V0] 11-021 2011/2012 No.2 Takachiho – Land of Legends
Walking on Wood
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Flea Markets for Fun
Technology Inspired by Tradition
[V0] 11-017 2011/2012 No.1 The Colorful World of Bentobako
Miniaturizing Medicine
Experimenting with Fashion
Miyajima - Island Shrine to Nature
[V0] 11-009 2010/2011 No.9 Izu – Paradise of Flowers
Snow and Hemp in Ojiya
Leave it All to the Movers
Hina – Ningyo Dolls
[V0] 11-006 2010/2011 No.8 Japan’s High-Speed Rail System
Matsue – The Water City
Speedy and Safe – Japan’s Egg Technology
Artful Gift Wrapping
Azuki – The Versatile Little Red Bean
[V0] 10-048 2010/2011 No.7 January ‘11
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware
Lighting up the Night in Arashiyama
Fine Marquetry From Hakone
A Cascade of Chrysanthemums
2010/2011 No.6 November ‘10
Lakes of Many Colors
Safe Water from Every Tap
Tsumami Kanzashi Hair Ornaments
Karatsu Kunchi Festival
[V0] 10-044 2010/2011 No.5 October ‘10
Onigiri – Rice to Go
When Lacquer Meets Deerskin
Electric Vehicles Hit the Street
Owara Kaze no Bon Festival
[V0] 10-037 2010/2011 No.4 September ‘10
The Dinosaurs of Katsuyama
Tokyo’s New Green Heart
Ishiakari Stone Lanterns
[V0] 10-036 2010/2011 No.3 August ‘10
Cyber Robot Suits
Kumiko Latticework
The Essential Bean
Pillars of Flame
[V0] 10-030 2010/2011 No.2 July ‘10
Wasabi
Rebun – Island of Flowers
Japan’s Advanced Vending Machines
Tenugui – The Handy Cloth
[V0] 10-029 2010/2011 No.1 May ‘10
Kakunodate – Sakura and Samurai
Designed for Universal Use
A Tradition of Fine Blades
Edo Period Puppet Theater
[V0] 10-025 2009/2010 No.9 March ‘10
Mount Fuji in Winter
Yusan-bako - Picnic Boxes
New Ways to Use Cardboard
Kariwano’s Giant Tug-of-war
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[V0] 10-024 2009/2010 No.8 February ‘10
Nambu-tekki - Cast Ironware
Winter Train to Tsugaru
Jomon Art - Ancient Yet Modern
Kendo - A Sport for Mind and Body
[V0] 10-0019 2009/2010 No.7 January ‘10
The Miniature Appeal of Netsuke
Nature’s Beauty at Lake Akan
Keeping Frozen Cells Alive - CAS
Wazuma -Japanese Traditional Magic
[V0] 09-182 2009/2010 No.6 December ‘09
Unfolding the Story of the kyo-sensu Fan
Highly Polished Skills
Matsuri-zushi - Festival Sushi
Iriomote’s Shichi Festival
[V0] 09-139 2009/2010 No.5 October ‘09
Funadansu - Sea Chests
Sweet Accessories
Yamaga Lantern Festival
Wagakki - Ancient Japanese Musical Instruments
[V0] 09-016 2009/2010 No.4 September ‘09
Dancing the Summer Nights Away
Mottainai - Even Tiny Scraps Can Be Reused
Cruising Down the Shimanto River
Umbrellas to Slip in a Pocket
[V0] 09-94 2009/2010 No.3 August ‘09
Ajisai - Hydrangeas in Hakone
Lettuce From a Factory
Mizuhiki - The Art of Tying Paper Cords
New Life for Old Facilities
[V0] 09-75 2009/2010 No.2 June ‘09
Hiking the Shinetsu Trail
When Mending Becomes an Art
A Better Way to Peaceful Sleep
New Technology for Disabled in Sports
[V0] 09-74 2009/2010 No.1 May ‘09
The Cherry Blossoms of Yoshino
Titanium Tiles for Temple Roofs
How Old Firms Survive
Old Crafts in Modern Art
[V0] 09-63 Selection 2008/2009
Monkiri Asobi – The Art of Papercutting
Donabe – Most Versatile of Cooking Pots
Deco Art - It’s Everywhere!
High-Rise Work Fashion
Tokyo’s Subtropical Islands
Night Festival in Chichibu
Iwami Kagura – Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art
Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living
Minamata - An Eco-Aware Community
Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops
[V0] 09-53 2008/2009 No.9 March ‘09
Donabe – Most Versatile of Cooking Pots
Bonsai – Nature’s Beauty in Miniature
Iwami Kagura – Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art
Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops
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[V0] 09-21 2008/2009 No.8 February ‘09
Tiny Satellite Carries a Big Dream
A Stroll Through Old Kawagoe
Carry Your Own Chopsticks
Tsukemono – The Pleasure of Japanese Pickles
[V0] 09-7 2008/2009 No.7 January ‘09
Night Festival in Chichibu
Monkiri Asobi – The Art of Papercutting
Miyadaiku – Guardians of a Tradition of Building in Wood
Sushi from Tokyo Bay Again
[V0] 08-252 2008/2009 No.6 November ‘08
The Healing Powers of the Jellyfish
Ready to Eat. Instantly, Anywhere
Bamboo’s Deep Roots in Japanese Life
Traditional Crafts, Modern Design - That’s Kanazawa
[V0] 08-252 2008/2009 No.5 October ‘08
Walking the Old Tokaido Highway
Compact Houses for Spacious Living
Learning about Life from Food
Fun Ways to Get Fit
[V0] 08-212 2008/2009 No.4 September ‘08
Manga Goes Worldwide
World’s Biggest Firework
Japanese Denim-High Fashion and Eco-Friendly
Deco Art – It’s Everywhere!
[V0] 08-204 2008/2009 No.3 August ‘08
Tokyo’s Subtropical Islands
Toys For All Ages
Japanese Cuisine – Sincerity is the Key
Building to Blend with Nature
[V0] 08-164 2008/2009 No.2 June ‘08
Untouched for 8,000 Years: Shirakami-Sanchi Forest
High-Rise Work Fashion
Fine Mist Cools City Heat
Minamata - An Eco-Aware Community
[V0] 08-111 2008/2009 No.1 May ‘08
Mixing Up A Super Fuel
Hokkaido Horse-trekking
Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living
New Future for Smallest Room
[V0] 08-94 2008-03 Tokyo Girls Collection
Japan Tourism Goes Green
High-Tech Hairpieces
Railway Country
[V0] 08-90 2008-02 Winter in Japan’s Snow Country
Tree Surgeons at Work
Robot, A Remarkable Companion
World’s Biggest Comic Convention
[V0] 08-58 2008-01 Toyako – Scenic Site of G8 Summit
“Eco” - The New Brand Image
New Year’s Friendly Demons
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The Miniature World of Omake
[V0] 08-37 2007-12 Yokohama – Japan’s First Modern City
Traditional Art Meets Pop Culture
A Challenge of Skills
Never Too Old to Play
[V0] 08-14 2007-11 A New Style of Lifelong Learning in Shibuya
The Lake that Inspired Tale of Genji
Why is Japanese Fruit so Delicious?
Clear as Glass, But So Much Stronger
[V0] 08-13 2007-10 Try New Products for Free at Sample Lab
Revealing the Hidden Side of Industry
Eating on the Train – Ekiben Boxed Meals
A Designer’s Ideas Transform Local Industries
[V0] 08-38 Selection 2000-2006
September 2007
Volume 1: Tourist Attractions of Japan
Volume 2: Japanese Culture and Lifestyle
Volume 3: Modern Japan
[V0] 07-76 2007-03 A New Focus for Art in Tokyo
Recycling with IC Cards
The Rebirth of Japanese Calligraphy
Izu Peninsula in Spring
[V0] 07-75 2007-02 A Day Trip Across Tokyo Bay
The Charm of Modern Paper Craft
Cleaning Water with Carbon Fibre
Revitalizing a Town with Ume
[V0] 07-74 2007-01 Naoshima ~The Island of Art~
Bringing a New Charm to BONSAI
At the Forefront of Endoscopy
Japan’s Creative Cheese
[V0] 07-70 2006-12 One-Day Trip to Tsukuba ~Nature and Science~
Edo Kites Flying High
Supporting the Next Generation of Aircraft ~Carbon Fibre Composite Materials~
Tokyo Traditional Taste
[V0] 07-69 2006-11 Global Oysters Supported by Forests
Not Just for Play ~Mobile Game Devices Evolve~
Tokyo One-Day Trip
UDON ~Noodles Fostered by Nature~
[V0] 07-68 2006-10 Japan’s 50 Years as a UN Member
Onsen, Warm-hearted Hot Springs - Beppu and Yufuin -
Ramen, Japan’s Favourite Noodles
The Small Island that Drives on Ethanol
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[V0] 07-67 2006-09 State-of-the-art Prosthetics
Staying at a World Heritage Site
Basement Food Riches
Preparing for Natural Disasters
[V0] 07-66 2006-08 Beach Cleaning Buggy
Secrets of the White Egret Castle
The Yukata Fashion Boom
WASHI, the Finest Japanese Paper
The Popular Tokyo English Bus Tour
[V0] 07-65 2006-07 Climbing for Cleaning
Living with Flowers
Furoshiki ~The Flexible Wrapping Cloth~
Self-Expression through Digital Art
[V0] 07-64 2006-06 Mobile Phone TV
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Wooden Architecture
Japan Welcomes Young Students
[V0] 07-63 2006-05 Japan’s Assistance for Iraq
Exploring Japan : Appreciating Japanese Sounds
Japanese Anime in Malaysia
Citizens in City Planning
[V0] 07-62 2006-04 The Roots of Japanese Anime
Shop Assistants with Purchasing Power
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese-style Rooms
The Japanese Economy is Rising from Recession
[V0] 07-61 2006-03 Shimane – Land of Silver, Swords and Ancient Shrines
Latest Digital Camera Trends
Art of Hidden Beauty
More than Cute – Kawaii!!
[V0] 07-60 2006-02 City of Countless Faces
The Art of the Compact
Keeping the Expressways Safe
Weaving Works of Beauty
[V0] 07-59 2006-01 Fighting Sport Builds Friendship
Block Toy Unblocks Creativity
Heroes of Disaster – Tokyo’s Hyper-Rescue Team
Underground Caverns of Akiyoshi
[V0] 06-151 2005-12 Kyushu National Museum
Heart-Warming Nabe Cookery
Waste Disposal as a Work of Art
Glories of Long Ago - Hiraizumi -
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[V0] 06-150 2005-11 Nikko - Japan’s Oldest International Resort
What’s Happening in the Motorcycle World
Senior Volunteers Work Abroad
Traditional Good-Luck Charms
[V0] 06-149 2005-10 Cycling the Islands of the Inland Sea
Underground Tokyo
Rice and the Japanese
A Promise Kept – The White Stork Flies Again
[V0] 06-148 2005-09 The Artificial Limb Makers
Akihabara – Hobbyist’s Paradise
A Brush with Beauty
Bringing Color Back to the Oceans
[V0] 06-147 2005-08 Helping Hands Build Iraqi-Japanese Friendship
Getting Close to the Animals
When Computers Can’t Match Human Skill
Aomori – Land of Contrasts
[V0] 06-146 2005-07 Winter Snow Keeps Summer Cool
Kyoto State Guest House
Moerenuma – From Landfill to Park
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
[V0] 06-145 2005-06 First Steps for World Citizens
Raining in Japan
Robot Partners
Wagashi – The Taste of the Seasons
[V0] 06-144 2005-05 Tsunami Alert!
After the EXPO – Visit Iseshima
Games Reach the Next Level
Okinawan Sanshin
[V0] 06-143 2005-04 EXPO 2005, Aichi
Lacquer Reborn
Cultivating the Tuna
The Island that Runs on Water