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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video is titled "1000 Year Old Japanese Bonsai Tree Adventure ★ ONLY in JAPAN." It was released by "WAO RYU!ONLY in JAPAN." The video introduces the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum has more than 1000 bonsai trees on display. At 2:00 in the video, you can see an interview with a staff member of the museum as well. Be sure to check out the beautiful bonsai featured in the video!

This video, titled "Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata 'Battle Cry' Full MV," was released by PRIME CAST. In this video, you can see the music video of the 6th single by Touken Danshi team Bakumatsu with Tomoegata Naginata. Touken Danshi is a general term for the characters in the popular smartphone game Touken Ranbu. Touken Ranbu is a game in which players train male characters who personify famous Japanese swords. Due to the popularity of the game, it has been made into musical, and the swordsmen singing in the video are the actors who play the role of the swordsmen in the musical. The musical "Touken Ranbu" has had CDs released by Touken Danshi from related eras. This video features "Battle Cry," which shows swordsmen from the last days of the Tokugawa shogunate.

This video, titled "[Must-See!] Looking Back on 150 Years of Kimono History From the Meiji, Taisho, Showa and Heisei Periods! the Kimono Styles of Each Period!" (【必見】明治・大正・昭和・平成と150年の着物史を振り返り！各時代ごとの着物スタイル), was released by "Omomuki Tsushin" (趣通信). The video shows the Tokyo Kimono Show that took place in May 2019. The show introduces the different styles of kimono over the course of 150 years. They also have a performance that involves putting a kimono on!

This video, titled "How to make Kimono - Digest Ver.," was released by Japanese Kimono Online Shop KYOTO. In this video, the process of making a kimono, starting from the hand-drawn sketches, is shown. The skilled artisans hand-draw the designs, which is a sight to behold in itself. The embroidery is also done by hand, resulting in beautiful kimono. Check out the finished kimono in the video!

This video is titled "Ikebukuro・Halloween Cosplay Parade in Ikebukuro! Sexy ONE PIECE Team and Cool Metal Gear! Ikebukuro Cosplay Vol. 1" (池袋でハロウィン・コスプレパレード！SexyなONE PIECEチームやカッコいいメタルギアも♪池袋街コスレポVol.1). It was released by "ikebukurotv." The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival introduced in the video, is a Halloween event held every year around Halloween, in which many cosplayers participate. The event is sponsored by Dwango, Toshima Ward, and Sunshine, which runs the video service niconico. You can enjoy delicious food in cosplay on the streets and there are also stage events. This video shows the cosplay parade that takes place on Sunshine Street! Cosplayers are also asked what it is they enjoy about cosplay in interviews in the video!

This video is titled "RENTING KIMONO + IMPERIAL PALACE." It was produced by PeachMilky. In this video, you can see PeachyMilky trying on a kimono at a kimono rental service. At the kimono rental shop in Asakusa, you can rent a kimono for sightseeing. In the latter half of the video, you can see Chidorigafuchi, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward.

This video, titled "Gran Turismo 7 - Announcement Trailer | PS5," was released by PlayStation. This is a promotional video for Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5. Gran Turismo is a series of games in which players take on the role of a racer and enjoy racing in vehicles that can be found in the real world. In addition to racing, players can also tune up their cars, and the video shows how this is done.

This video, titled "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Announcement Trailer | PS5," was released by PlayStation. In this video, you can see the latest PS5 release of the popular comic book hero, Spider-Man, in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. In this video, you'll get to see Spider-Man in action in the streets of New York City. Check out the video for a glimpse at the realistic world!

This video is titled "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Announcement Trailer | PS5." It was released by PlayStation. In this video, you can see a trailer for the latest game in the Ratchet & Clank series for PlayStation 5. Ratchet and Clank is produced by the Japanese company Sony. Check out the video to see the depth and intensity of the game!

This video is titled "Noichi Zoological Park PV." It was released by Noichi Zoological Park. The video shows the inside of the popular Noichi Zoological Park. Noichi Zoological Park was ranked number one on TripAdvisor's "Top 10 Zoos in Japan 2019." Noichi Zoological Park in Kochi Prefecture is a zoo full of nature and features exhibits that recreate the animals' natural habitats. There are also events held at the zoo regularly. Monthly events include a tour of the park with the zoo director, where you can enjoy listening to interesting stories about the park. The horse and guinea pig petting area is a popular spot for children. At the otter exhibit, three different species of otters are on display! It's a zoo full of things to see and do!