TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of a teenage samurai | Constantine N. Vaporis
The year is 1800 in the castle town of Kôchi, Japan. It's just after sunrise, and 16-year-old Mori Banshirô is already hard at work practicing drills with his long sword. He is an ambitious samurai in training, and today he must impress...
Curated Video
Japan Values
New ReviewMany of the values and basic assumptions the Japanese make about life have their origins in Buddhism and Shintoism. The primacy of the group or the collective good and the value placed on maintaining harmony are particularly strong and...
Great Big Story
The man behind Japan’s train station jingles
Discover Minoru Mukaiya’s unique journey, blending his love for music and trains to create iconic station jingles heard across Japan.
Great Big Story
Kaiju Sakaba, a themed dining experience for ultraman's villains
Explore Kaiju Sakaba, a unique dining spot where the alien Baltan and other kaiju gather to unwind after failed world domination plans. Celebrate the beloved Ultraman franchise in this monster-friendly space!
PBS
The Untold Secrets of Pokémon’s Monster Mythology
Pokémon are inspired by flora and fauna, science, religion, yokai and other supernatural beings. But the series is teeming with not just Japanese folklore, but versions of monsters from across the globe made cute with softened features.
Great Big Story
The Genius Behind karaoke
Explore the fascinating journey of Daisuke Inoue, the unsung hero behind the global karaoke phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a drummer in Osaka to inventing the world's first karaoke machine, the juke eight, Inoue's story is one...
Curated Video
Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
Step Back History
What is the Shinto Religion?
Shinto is a religion as Japanese as the cherry blossom and the mech suit. Today, we're gonna take a dive into this ancient and unique faith to redefine what we even call a religion.
Coto Japanese Academy
How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese - Jikoshoukai
Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Having this language knowledge early in your Japanese study will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues.
Englishing
ESL ' How to make a PPT presentation
In this lesson, Mr. P. will show you how to make simple ppt presentations. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their English, and for those above levels who wish to clear up doubts about this topic.
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Discovering Gion Matsuri: A Celebration of Culture in Kyoto
Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's oldest and largest festivals. The celebration happens every year in Kyoto and lasts the whole month of July! Learn about the history and customs of the festival from goryo-e (a purification ritual) to the...
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Sapporo Snow Festival: A Winter Wonderland of Art and Fun
Discover the enchanting Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan, where artists create stunning snow and ice sculptures that will leave you in awe.
Coto Japanese Academy
How to make origami Kabuto ( Samurai Helmet ) - Traditional Japanese culture 折り紙兜の折り方 (武士 侍)
Learn how to make an origami Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) with Japanese vocabulary. 折り紙「兜（かぶと）」の折り方 Designed by Makoto Yamaguchi (2014) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is a Japanese...
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Japanese American Prison Camps on U.S. Soil
In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorised the incarceration of approximately 110,000 Japanese-Americans in the American West. But was Executive Order 9066 a step too far?
Curated Video
Awa Odori: Japan's Vibrant Dance Festival in Tokushima
This video explains the origins of the Awa Odori Festival, its connection to the Obon Festival and the Tokushima Castle, and the unique dance style of Awa Odori. The video also highlights the family reunions, lantern ceremonies, and the...
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Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month: Greenwich Japanese School to host student performance
Staff members say they put on events like this to help students stay connected to their culture.
Curated Video
Comic Con Africa: Geek chic at continent's flagship event
Comic Con Africa, the continent's ultimate pop culture and gaming festival, is back in Johannesburg.
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WS View of buildings with bait parabola and antenna / Tokyo, Japan
WS View of buildings with bait parabola and antenna / Tokyo, Japan
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Globe northern emisphere rotation stop motion video
Globe northern emisphere rotation stop motion video.
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Japanese woman, origami and approaching wave
Japanese woman, origami and approaching wave