“Ding-dong” bell is the type of bell used on bicycles. We opened one to see how it worked. When you pull the lever, the rotating hammers swing, hitting the protruding part on the inside of the cap, and it rings.
They continue to make a limited 200 "Exquisite Croquettes" every day. Changing locations to Mishima City in Shizuoka Prefecture, you would notice that numerous stores have put up a sign that reads "Mishima Croquette" on their storefront as you take a walk in the city. More than a dozen shops sell cr...
In 2010 at the Shanghai Expo, the sight of humanoids laboriously clambering up walls was identified with a hard working Japanese businessman and was brought to the attention of many people. Above all, the humanoid that can climb vertically by its own ability made a big impact worldwide, being the fi...
The finale of this event is a firework called 'The Raging Shaku Dama 300.' Begin the continuous launch of 300-shaku damas. This major Oceanside fireworks festival lasted a full 90 minutes!
Keyword: hanabi, fireworks, festival
It's Japan's number one port for Suzuki:Japanese sea bass. Suzuki are unloaded and sorted according to size. They're shipped immediately after the blood is drained. "Edomae", meaning "fish hooked in Tokyo Bay", is printed on each box.
Keyword: fish, Suzuki, fishery, fisherman, Tokyo, Bay
Two boats use one net to surround a school of fish, and catch the bulk. They empty their catch into the transport boat.
Keyword: fish, fishery, fisherman, boat, catch, net, Funabashi, port
The president of a horticulture company brought this palm from abroad in 1919. The palm adopted wonderfully to the Hachijo Island's climate. Temperatures in Hachijo Island are stable all year round, between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius. The mild climate was perfect for Roebe palms. They grew and multip...
At the far end of a narrow alley called Ajiki ROJI, it's lined with tasteful wooden tradesmen's townhouses, or "Machiya,"which are distinctly Kyoto-style. Machiya serve both as residences and workshops for young people who create art here. It's a venue where young craftspeople polish skills and adva...
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