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Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: X: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination Mohri Garden in Roppongi Hills (about a five-minute walk from Roppongi subway station on Oedo or Hibiya Lines) has a pond, a waterfall, and lush greenery. It’s a great place to view cherry blossoms in the spring. The Christmas illumination runs from November 18 until December 25th, from around 5pm – 11pm each night (weather permitting). History of Mohri Garden: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/green/mohri/history.html How to get there: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/museums/mohri-garden Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Song: At the Hotel Artist: Paul Yudin https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/at-the-hotel License code: MIA4TYGHBSFBRKRA

Keyakizaka is one of the best places to enjoy illumination in Tokyo at Christmastime. It's the perfect date spot because there are several restaurants in the area to suit all budgets. Looking down Keyakizaka, you can see Tokyo Tower. The bridge between the main development and the Roppongi Hills high end residences is the best spot for photos, and there are markers along the street that let visitors know the best photo spots. Music: Song: Wolves Artist: Kia Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: Ice Cream Truck Artist: Kia Music by: CreatorMix.com How to get there: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/access/ Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

If you're walking from Tokyo station, Hibiya Magic Time Illumination is just across the street from Marunouchi Nakadori. Hibiya Midtown (東京ミッドタウン日比谷) opened on March 29, 2018. How to get there: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/hibiya-magic-time-illumination SONG: Siestita ARTIST: Quincas Moreira ALBUM: Siestita Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Marunouchi Nakadori is near Tokyo station and the Imperial Palace is the perfect place for a romantic stroll and lots of selfies. During the day, Nakadori is bustling with shoppers visiting the over 900 shops that grace the street. There are restaurants, coffee shops, and high end boutiques. Above the street-level shops are financial institutions and law firms. In December, Nakadori turns into a winter wonderland, with hundreds of trees all lit up with beautiful lights. Music: Vacation Beat Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beat License code: YVUIPZ5VVOUP5WV2 Tropicana Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: XIOJ9YST5WU80JFG Paradise Island Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island License code: GSOGSVCYI112L3XT How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/place/marunouchi-nakadori/ Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Follow Weekly Fascination on social media X: https://twitter.com/WFascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination San'en-zan Kodo in Zojoji Zojoji was founded in 1393 and was relocated to the present site in 1598. The main gate was built in 1622, with financial aid from the Tokugawa shogunate. Passing through this gate is said to cleanse visitors of the 3 worldly afflictions: Greed, Anger, and Ignorance What makes the Sangedatsumon so special? It is one of the oldest wooden structures in Tokyo and is an Important Cultural Property. It is also one of the only structures to survive the bombing in WWII. What made this time so special? 2022 is the 400th anniversary of the building of the gate. The inside of the main gate is rarely open to the public. The last time was 11 years ago. And it’s set to undergo a 10-year restoration beginning in April 2025, which means the next time it will be open to the public will probably be 2035 or later. Borrowing from 6th century Chinese architecture, the gate has a ridged, hip-and-gable roof. The bright lacquered exterior was one of the most famous landmarks in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). You might notice that the gate does not have the usual fierce looking guardian statues. This is because Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism practiced at Zojoji was founded to spread Buddhism to the masses. How to get there: https://thegate12.com/article/57#content-6 More about Ieyasu Tokugawa (徳川家康): https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tokugawa-Ieyasu More about Zojoji: https://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/#about 400th anniversary of Zojoji Temple's Sangedatsumon Gate: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/400th-anniversary-of-zojoji-temples-sangedatsumon-gate 増上寺三解脱門 建立400年記念特別公開 Zojoji Sangedatsumon 400th Anniversary Special Opening (Japanese) https://youtu.be/LsdY8FQyjgE　 Social Media (Japanese): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zojoji/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zojojitreasuresgallery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zojoji_enzan1393_official/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zojojigallery/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zojoji_official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zojojigallery/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zojojiofficial Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokyotower.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotower_official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nopponotouto?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TOKYOTOWER333/videos

This was a lot of fun to make. Even while creating a video of bloopers, I created more bloopers in the process. Finding the right music made all the difference. A special thank you to Upbeat for the music. Song: Bring the Fun Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun License code: X2ITYMGX3XCUVA2U Referral link https://uppbeat.io?referral=tracy-swnph Remember to like, subscribe, and share this video with a friend who loves Japan.

Established in 1873, Shi ba Park is the oldest public park in Japan. It is the perfect place to relax. Alternatively, there are plenty of stairs to climb if you want to get a workout. Enjoy nature in the middle of the city. You don't have to leave the city to surround yourself in nature. It doesn't feel like downtown Tokyo at all. Visit the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau website for more information: https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/423/index.html Access You can easily access Shiba Park from: Shiba Koen Station on the Mita Line Akabanebashi on the Oedo Subway Line Daimon Station on Oedo Subway Line and Asakusa Subway Line JR Hamamatsucho on the Yamanote Line. Follow Weekly Fascination on social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination 芝公園 港区 東京

As tourism opens up in Japan, Mt. Takao is the perfect place to go hiking. 1 hour West of Shinjuku on the Keio line, the autumn leaves are beautiful. This was filmed in October of 2022. Information in English about the different trails on the 599 Museum website: https://www.takao599museum.jp/explore/?lang=en Follow Weekly Fascination on social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

After living in Japan for almost 20 years, I've made every mistake that can be made. Japanese culture is fascinating and very deep. There is always something new to learn. I hope to share some of the things I've learned so you don't make the same mistakes when you travel to Japan. Try to learn as much etiquette before you visit Japan, but don't worry about getting everything right. People are very forgiving as long as you are respectful and show that you are trying. If all else fails, just watch what other people are doing and copy them.

What is an otaku? From Merriam Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otaku What does 'otaku' really mean? Is it an insult or a compliment? https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/what-does-otaku-mean-in-japanese What are the 9 types of Otaku? https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/nerds-rule-9-types-of-otaku-in-japan/ Thank you Japaclip for the awesome clip art. https://japaclip.com/en/ Thank you to Free SVG for more awesome clip art. https://freesvg.org/ Walking around the Yamanote Line Part 1: https://rumble.com/v16cm8b-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-1.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Part 2: https://rumble.com/v17tswd-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-2.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Part 3: https://rumble.com/v17ty5j-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-3.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Am I a Weeb? https://rumble.com/v1oa45l-am-i-a-weeb.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Start your anime career. Get a copy of Anime Studio Debut 11 on Amazon and support the show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. https://amzn.to/3VAAiTM

Recently, someone asked me if I'm a weeb. I didn't really know, so I went to Dictionary dot com and took the weeb test: https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/weeb/ Does watching anime or reading manga make you a weeb? How about studying Japanese or traveling to Japan? Does enjoying Japanese food or wanting a Japanese boyfriend or girlfriend make you a weeb? These are all very important questions. In my next video, we’ll explore the world of “otaku”. Thank you, freepngimg.com, for the American flag. Thanks again to Japaclip for the awesome clip art. https://japaclip.com/en/

The best way to cool down in the hot Japanese summer is to tell ghost stories and give each other the chills. In this video I tell my favorite ghost story. What's your favorite ghost story?

Part 2: https://rumble.com/v2453zi-best-content-creators-in-japan-part-2.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u There are dozens of creators in Japan. But who is the best? That's a hard question, so I'm highlighting the ones I've been watching recently. And since ranking is very difficult, I've put them in alphabetical order. Abroad in Japan https://www.youtube.com/c/AbroadinJapan/videos CDawgVA https://www.youtube.com/c/CDawgVA/videos Dogen https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen George Japan https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgeJapan/videos GO martin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSfgdGRpsJEuJAo2bIstmw/videos Paolo from Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/c/PaolofromTOKYO/videos Tokyo Creative https://www.youtube.com/c/TokyoCreativePlay PewDiePie https://www.youtube.com/user/PewDiePie/videos Song: Trust No One Music by: CreatorMix.com

One of the beautiful things about Japan is amount of respect people have for the property of others. Theft of property and random street crime are very rare. When you travel to Japan, you’ll find people leaving computers, bags, and even mobile phones on their table when they go to the bathroom. Do you have an “Only in Japan” moment? Share it in the comments below. Article in English Japanese Man Lost a USB Drive With Entire City’s Personal Data After a Night Out https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxn88x/japanese-man-lost-usb-drive-entire-city Article in Japanese 尼崎市 紛失のUSBメモリー見つかる 全市民46万人余の個人情報 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20220624/k10013686601000.html Thanks again to Japaclip for the awesome clip art. https://japaclip.com/en/

In this video, I walk from Yoyogi to Harajuku. It was taken during my walk around the Yamanote Line. The footage was so beautiful that I thought it warranted its own video, rather than just being a part of the Yamanote Line walk. I do not visit the Shrine, since that was not the purpose of the walk. This video is quite different from my other videos. It contains no music, no sound effects, and no challenge to complete. Just a relaxing walk through the park while I give some observations from the last 3 decades of studying the Japanese language and Japanese culture. Enjoy!

In Part 2, I walk from Mejiro to Osaki and accidentally end up at Oimachi on the Keihin Tohoku Line. Fun fact: Shinjuku is Japan's busiest train station, with a total of 3.6 million passengers going through every day. By the way, who counts all these people? Takadanobaba Big Box – operated by the Seibu Group https://www.seibu-shop.jp/baba/en/ Music in this video Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium https://www.youtube.com/premium Song: Up the Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX7Bzyb1Hag Artist: Geographer Album: Up the Steps Licensed to YouTube by: YouTube Audio Library Song: Ferris Wheel https://youtu.be/bkaVU2bo1cI Artist: Geographer Album: Ferris Wheel Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Song: Twilight Train https://youtu.be/kREOrixkMW8 Artist: Dan Lebowitz Album: Twilight Train Licensed to YouTube by: YouTube Audio Library; BMI - Broadcast Music Inc.

I did it! I finally finished walking around the Yamanote Line! It took 3 attempts, totaling 15 hours and over 75,000 steps, but I did it! In this video, you'll see the newest station on the Yamanote Line, Takanawa Gateway. Fun Fact: The Chuo Shinkansen, which is scheduled to open in 2027, will connect Tokyo and Nagoya with a maglev train. The Nagoya to Shin-Osaka section is scheduled to open in 2037. Support this channel: To purchase the background music, To See You, visit Bandcamp: https://tracygreenwood.bandcamp.com/album/one-more-time

Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: X: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination Japanese is a difficult language. Very few foreigners achieve a high level of fluency, even after many years of study. Enjoy this light-hearted look at Japanese words that are often mispronounced. As promised, a link to Dogen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen/videos Thank you, Japaclip, for the awesome clip art: https://japaclip.com/en/terms-en/ Song: Trust No One Music by: CreatorMix.com

Spoiler alert - it took 3 days. The Nippon Railway Company opened the train line that became present-day Yamanote Line on March 1, 1885. It ran between Shinagawa Station in the south and Akabane Station in the north. The top part of the loop between Ikebukuro and Tabata (a distance of 3.3 km) opened on 1 April 1903, and both lines were merged to become the Yamanote Line on 12 October 1909. Station numbering was introduced on JR East stations in the Tokyo area from 20 August 2016. I don’t really like that system because I’d rather learn the train stations. It feels like they’re giving people training wheels. The Yamanote Line stations use the prefix "JY". Tokyo station is JY01, so let’s start there and walk our way up. Here are the songs I used for this video: Song: End Them All Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: Moody Blues Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/V98XscBgFRw Song: Alone Tonight Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: Break It Music by: CreatorMix.com A very special thank you to CreatorMix. I always find the perfect song for my videos in their library.

This elevator, installed by Mitsubishi Elevator, reaches a top speed of 750 meters per minute. The observation deck, Sky Garden, is on the 69th floor. Construction of Landmark Tower started on March 20, 1990. It officially opened on July 16, 1993 and cost ¥270 Billion. That’s about $2.1~2.2 Billion dollars (give or take $100Mil). Landmark Tower is located on Minato Mirai 21 waterfront in Yokohama, Japan. This is the perfect spot for tourists or locals to see a view of the city. I recommend going at night. It's more romantic. This should be on your top 10 list of things to do in Yokohama. It's also great for traveling with kids in Japan if you're looking for fun things to do in Japan. UPDATE: The winner has been selected. Congratulations! Giveaway Official Rules: Subscribing is NOT required to be entered for the giveaway.

This escalator holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s shortest escalator, coming in at 83.4 cm, or 2.7 feet. It's a grand total of 5 steps. It was installed by Hitachi. It only takes a few seconds to ride, and it's 100% free. This escalator is in the basement of More's department store near Kawasaki JR and Keikyu stations. Kawasaki is just a few stops from Tokyo, Japan. You don't even have to take the bullet train.

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