Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Strange Case of Kyota Hattori [The Japan Joker]
Just a couple of days ago, there was a serious arson and assault incident that left 17 people injured. This happened 10/31/2021 and the man in question is 24-year-old Kyota Hattori. Let's look at some of the headlines from Japan Joker case and figure out what happened.
00:00 Train Arson Reaction
00:40 Case Intro (What Happened?)
01:01 Kyota Hattori Case - Japanese Headline Breakdown
03:47 EyeWitness Statement Breakdown
05:21 A Look at 24-year-old Kyota Hattori
06:26 What Were Kyota Hattori's Motives?
SOURCES:
ANN NEWS
youtube.com/watch?v=9wwXzItLAYQ
Tokyo NP Articletokyo-np.co.jp/article/140053?rct=national
Kyodo News
english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/d01adcb0f1dc-urgent-suspect-in-tokyo-train-attack-says-he-adores-batman-villain-joker.html
SANABAGUN NEWS
sanabagun.jp/hattorikeita-jikenn
NEWS YAHOO
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/486fd3951d50211cd0cdd48264b785bda4ad7476/images/001
BBC NEWS
bbc.com/news/world-asia-59103664
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✏️ ITALKI WRITTEN REVIEW?✏️
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▶ thejapanguy.com/ultimate-italki-review
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youtu.be/dNBZnX4CLzo
The Strange Case of Kyota Hattori [The Japan Joker]
Just a couple of days ago, there was a serious arson and assault incident that left 17 people injured. This happened 10/31/2021 and the man in question is 24-year-old Kyota Hattori. Let's look at some of the headlines from Japan Joker case and figure out what happened.
00:00 Train Arson Reaction
00:40 Case Intro (What Happened?)
01:01 Kyota Hattori Case - Japanese Headline Breakdown
03:47 EyeWitness Statement Breakdown
05:21 A Look at 24-year-old Kyota Hattori
06:26 What Were Kyota Hattori's Motives?
SOURCES:
ANN NEWS
youtube.com/watch?v=9wwXzItLAYQ
Tokyo NP Articletokyo-np.co.jp/article/140053?rct=national
Kyodo News
english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/d01adcb0f1dc-urgent-suspect-in-tokyo-train-attack-says-he-adores-batman-villain-joker.html
SANABAGUN NEWS
sanabagun.jp/hattorikeita-jikenn
NEWS YAHOO
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/486fd3951d50211cd0cdd48264b785bda4ad7476/images/001
BBC NEWS
bbc.com/news/world-asia-59103664
✅ WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
✅ TRY ITALKI FOR YOURSELF? ✅
Whether you're a beginner, novice, or an expert, italki gives you the CRITICAL speaking practice
you need to improve your Japanese conversation skills. I HIGHLY recommend it:
▶ thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
✏️ ITALKI WRITTEN REVIEW?✏️
I've written a more extensive italki review!
You can check it out here:
▶ thejapanguy.com/ultimate-italki-review
🎧 MY HEADPHONES 🎧
JBL Club 950 Noise Canceling Headphones
▶ amzn.to/3l4fyDP
🎙 MY MICROPHONE 🎙
Blue Yeti
▶ amzn.to/3uKAh2v
📷 WANNA SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 📷
If you're interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my
Amazon Influencer page:
▶amazon.com/shop/thejapanguy
**BUSINESS INQUIRIES?**
If you're interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Let's talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
=========================================================
PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that I've personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.
youtu.be/dNBZnX4CLzo



![My Kabukicho Love Hotel Experience [Shinjuku, Japan]
Love Hotel - Kabukicho,Tokyo - The Japanese Love Hotel Experience
Ever spent the night in a Tokyo Love Hotel? Today lets do a tour of a love hotel in Kabukicho, one of Tokyos most infamous red-light districts.
Many people attach a negative stigma to Japanese love hotels, but they are a huge business in Japan. Apparently, someone is using them, as they make upwards of $40 billion as an industry...every single year!
Today, I finally had the chance to finally get out of my apartment and take a glimpse at some of the most popular love hotels in Tokyo. Lets go to Kabukicho, a red light district in the heart of Shinjuku.
Want to know what love hotel is? What to know how to use a love hotel? Watch this video! Well break down a Kabukicho, Shinjuku love hotel in its entirety. Well do this japan love hotel tour in a way thats fun and memorable!
🎥 IN TODAYS VIDEO 🎥
00:00 INTRO
00:45 Kabukicho Stroll
02:33 Love Hotel Cost
02:38 Hotel Listo
07:07 Why People Use Love Hotels
08:33 Who It Isnt For
#japaneselovehotel #kabukicholovehotel #tokyolovehotel
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🎙 INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESEPOD FOUNDER 🎙
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▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwlr5m-FCqA
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🔵 FULL ITALKI REVIEW 🔵
▶https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII
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CREDITS
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
Salud - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
THANKS BROCK!!
Cryptic Sorrow - Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100276
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
https://youtu.be/eWWRiAbZjfE My Kabukicho Love Hotel Experience [Shinjuku, Japan]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eWWRiAbZjfE/mqdefault.jpg)

![iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese With italki?]
iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese with italki?]
Speaking is probably the most important aspect being able to communicate fully in Japanese. Unfortunately, for many, this can also be the aspect of Japanese that students get the fewest chances to practice.
In todays review well take at a platform to help you get all of the Japanese speaking practice that you need. This is the ultimate italki review, and I hope you find it useful. Well examine the pros, the cons, the teachers, and the features of this popular language-learning platform.
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO 🎥
01:40 - What Is italki?
02:05 - THE PROS
04:48 - THE CONS
07:13 - Price
08:54 - Features
10:49 - Teacher Test
17:43 - Tips
18:57 - Who Is italki For?
19:22 - Who Isnt italki For?
20:06 - Rating
20:58 - Wrap-Up
21:35 - Japanese Teacher Intro Mashup
#japaneseitalkireview #italkireview #italkijapanesereview
✅ TRY ITALKI FOR YOURSELF? ✅
Whether youre a beginner, novice, or an expert, italki gives you the CRITICAL speaking practice
you need to improve your Japanese conversation skills. I HIGHLY recommend it:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
✏️ WANT A MORE DETAILED REVIEW?✏️
Ive written a more extensive italki review!
You can check it out here:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/ultimate-italki-review/
🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY TEACHERS IN THIS REVIEW! 🙏
Thank you so much, Akari Sensei, Yuki Sensei, and Merorin Sensei!
AKARI SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
Akari Senseis Podcast - https://lnkfi.re/akarijapanese
YUKI SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
MERORIN SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
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📕 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 📕
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join us at Japanese Mavericks:
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👺 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 👺
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**BUSINESS INQUIRIES?**
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PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.
CREDITS
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
Salud - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
An Old Love Tale - The Scenic Route by Brock Berrigan
THANKS, BROCK!!
MORE MUSIC BY
Miscel - Fuzz: spoti.fi/318Z28o
https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese With italki?]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAq4Ca5hEII/mqdefault.jpg)




![Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]
Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]
Hondas Asimo Robot, live and in person, at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. This robot was everything that I imagined hed be. This is a great way for you to see the future of artificial intelligence and get some good Japanese practice at the same time.
I translated this a long time ago, so if you see any errors, let me know in the comments.
🎥 IN TODAYS VIDEO 🎥
00:00 INTRO
00:47 Asimo Arrives
01:11 Asimo Speaks
#hondaasimorobot #asimospeaks #asimohonda
👍 Did you enjoy this Duolingo Japanese review? Please dont forget to like, comment,
share and subscribe! 👍
✅WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
🎙 INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESEPOD FOUNDER 🎙
Listen to my in-depth interview with JP101 Founder, Peter Galante. Go here:
▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwlr5m-FCqA
🗣 WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE CONVERSATION SKILLS? 🗣
I think the italki platform is a great way to do that:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
🔵 FULL ITALKI REVIEW 🔵
▶https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII
📕 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 📕
If youre looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you,
join us at Japanese Mavericks:
▶ https://japanesemavericks.com
🔵 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 🔵
For other learn-Japanese resource and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
▶https://thejapanguy.com
🌟 BUSINESS INQUIRIES? 🌟
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Lets talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
📷 EQUIPMENT IM USING 📷
(Affiliate disclosure: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links, so I do earn a commission when you purchase through them. But Im only recommending things I actually use.)
Main Field Camera
CANON Digital Rebel
https://amzn.to/2XcJhvu
Talking Head Video Mic
Blue Snowball Mic
https://amzn.to/2X9gR5x
Tripod
Manfrotto
https://amzn.to/2D9yFpl
Auphonix Pop Filter
https://amzn.to/2GovL2m
🎙 WANT TO SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 🎙
If youre interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
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PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you. Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k2S_mfb5Zuc/mqdefault.jpg)