The Atomic Bomb Dome is a part of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which is in the center of Hiroshima city and the dome has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing.
The purpose of the preservation is to establish the memory of nuclear horrors and advocate world peace. This Atomic Bomb Dome was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. (2:12)
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima.
This shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and several buildings and possessions in this shrine are designated as national treasures.
When the tide rises and fills the inlet, it looks as if the shrine floats on the water. The gate appears to be floating at high tide, when the tide is low, the gate can be accessed on foot. (2:57)
Osaka is the center of Kansai region which has the second largest business in Japan and the sity itself has the third largest population next to Tokyo and Yokohama.
This video guides you to Shinsaibashi-suji, Doutonbori, Nipponbashi and Tsuutenkaku.
Osaka Castle was constructed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in the end of the 16th century. It was reconstructed by the Tokugawa Shogunate in 17th century.
Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous castles and a symbol of Osaka city.
Yabusame is a mounted (horseback) archery that has a 400 years history started as a Bushi training then a popular event in the recent calendar.
The footage was captured at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Reitai festival in Kamakura.
This footage was captured at Izu Taiko Festival on the beach.
Taiko is Japanese drum that sounds heavy and strong notes. Impressive performance from 2 taiko teams.
Tokyo is one of the mega cities in the world. The population is more than 12 million which is almost equivalent to 1/10 of Japanese population.
The footage was captured in Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara and Ginza. While the blinking neon sings represent Tokyo Night, The heavy traffic is another thing to mention.
Geisha is an Japanese traditional artist who performs dance, music, singing etc.
Brovision interviewed Sakurako san to learn what the Geisha life is. She started her career when she was 18 years old.
Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, is 3776M height.
Climbing Mt. Fuji is a popular exclusion in a summer time. It takes about 6 hours to climb and 3 hours back.
Let's climb Mt. Fuji with me !!
Mikoshi is a portable shrine that is usually carried in a festival. There are many types and sizes of Mikoshi. People wear unique costumes and making dance steps while they carry portable shrines.
Footage was captured at "Asakusa Sanja Festival", it is famous for its Mikoshi festival. Very popular event in Tokyo.
Soba is a traditional Japanese noodle besides Udon, and it's generally made of buckwheat flour. Noodle is very popular and we eat Udon, Ramen noodle, Yakisoba (Baked noodle), of course, Pasta too.
Mr. Shiotsu demonstrates how to make fresh Soba noodle from buckwheat flour and water.
"Rice cake making" is a popular event during New Year holiday.
Start steaming rice in a basket, then put it into a mortar to mash. Pound rice with a mallet.
We call rice cake "Mochi" and use exclusive "Mochi rice" that is more sticky than ordinary rice. Mochi has very unique texture.
"Toro Nagashi" is a Buddhist ceremony that usually held during summer period. "Toro" means lantern, whilst "Nagashi" means to stream.
A paper lantern that lit by a candle inside and streamed down a river. Usually a message is written on the outside of the paper lantern. The purpose of this event is to send off ancestor's spirits.
