What is Seijinshiki? Coming of Age Day in Japan! Q2Japan 2024-01-06 | In this video we interview my Japanese friend about her Seijinshiki (Hatachi no Tsudoi) Celebration last year. Whether it's wearing a Furisode (a type of Kimono) or hanging out with friends from years past, Seijinshiki is a special day for millions of Japanese people.I forgot to mention in the video but big thanks to my friend Tomomi for helping with the editing! Couldn't have done it without her!
Japanese Grape Farming in 3 minutes Q2Japan 2024-09-23 | Meet Sakamoto san! He's a grape farmer in Okayama, Japan. Here are the links to Greg's video on Life Where I'm From:youtube.com/watch?v=1Ne8XExmhIQ&t=1371sAnd Sakamoto san's Instagram account:instagram.com/sakamotograpes
Taste Testing Several Japanese Grape Varieties #japan #okayama #japanesefood #fruit #tastetestimg Q2Japan 2024-09-22 | ...
Why Japanese Grapes are Pricey Q2Japan 2024-09-19 | I share some opinions on why Japanese grapes are priced they way they are. Among many reasons, limited yield, culture, and wages play big parts.
Process of Growing Grapes in Japan: full video at @LifeWhereImFrom👍🏻#japan #japanesefood Q2Japan 2024-09-15 | ...
Japanese Tattoos and Heavy Metal: A Beautiful Artistic Combination Q2Japan 2024-08-08 | Tattoo Bash is a celebration of tattoo art and rock music, held in Okayama city.Here's the list of tattoo artists from the event! In no particular order :)monsterskin_johaninstagram.com/monsterskin_johan?igsh=c3YzenFoa2Zzc2pukaede_tattooinstagram.com/kaede_tattoo?igsh=MTdwMDY2OTJzM2Mzeg%3D%3Dnara_horishininstagram.com/nara_horishin?igsh=MXEzMDhmb3l5eGlzYg%3D%3Dbreakertattooinstagram.com/breakertattoo?igsh=MWhvODlzaHV0N3oycw%3D%3Dinkmagic.ryoinstagram.com/inkmagic.ryo?igsh=MWlnMmh5c3p4Nm54eQ%3D%3Dhorisho_bicchuinstagram.com/horisho_bicchu?igsh=YXVtczA3am5tb3d3hissan.3instagram.com/hissan.3?igsh=MWptbnRmcm5jZGEzMw%3D%3Dnewkeeptattoo.horinaoinstagram.com/newkeeptattoo.horinao
Weekends in Okayama: The Ohkubo Sunflower Fields located in the town of Musa. #okayama #japan Q2Japan 2024-08-03 | ...
Traditional Japanese Hairstyles #kimono #hair #kyoto #japan #日本髪 #着物 #文金高島田 #traveljapan Q2Japan 2024-07-13 | ...
Centuries Old Toys from Kurashiki, Japan: Temari #temari #kurashiki #japan #japaneseculture Q2Japan 2024-07-01 | Full video is the "videos" section of the channel! :)
Making Centuries Old Toys in Japan: Temari Q2Japan 2024-06-29 | Join us in our latest deep dive into Japanese traditions!The process of dyeing the string to make Temari balls, as well as the entire process of crafting them will be covered in this video. We also get to know the craftspeople behind Kurashiki Temari--Yoshiko-san and her beloved grandmother. They have a heart warming tale that'll inspire you to take up a hobby with your loved ones--I'm sure of it!Kurashiki Temari instagram.com/kurashiki_temari
Traditional Bunkin Takashimada Hairstyle Process Q2Japan 2024-06-03 | In this video we visit Atelier Iro in Kyoto, Japan. Here they provide Kimono wearing experiences for their guests. Whether they want wedding photos, are doing day-trips to Kyoto and want to wear Kimono around town, or have models for freelance ventures. They provide full make-up and hair styling to produce that traditional Japanese look. There are many facets to Nihongami that I never knew about. So I felt privileged to learn about this traditional hairstyle from Chika-san. I hope you enjoy the video and come visit their shop!atelieriro-kyoto.com
Try out Kendo in Tsuyama Japan! #japan #visitjapan #martialarts #kendo #travel #japantravel Q2Japan 2024-04-03 | ...
Kyudo experience in Tsuyama, Japan! #kyudo #martialarts #japan #archery #tourism #japantravel #dojo Q2Japan 2024-04-02 | ...
Discovering the World of Japanese Martial Arts: 8 Schools, 8 Experiences Q2Japan 2024-03-30 | Click CC for subtitles! :)Ever want to try out some Japanese martial arts but didn't have access in your hometown or wasn't sure where to begin? Well if you drop by Okayama's Sakushu region (primarily the city of Tsuyama and Mimasaka), you can experience some great martial arts schools! These include: karate, kendo, aikido, kyudo, sumo, judo, and shorinji kempo!Contact Tanaka san for details:info@tsuyama-budo.comspecial thanks to my team (Khalid and Tomomi) for helping out with not just shooting, editing, and captions, but the creative support as well! Looking forward to future projects.
Studying Abroad in America as a Japanese Student Q2Japan 2024-03-09 | An interview with my friends from Japan who studied abroad at the University of Vermont in the United States. Worth a watch for those wanting to study abroad in America (especially if you're from Japan!).
What is Seijinshiki? Coming of Age Day in Japan! #japaneseculture #furisode #kimono #japan Q2Japan 2024-01-08 | ...
Interview with Pro Basketball Player in Japan Jeff Parmer Q2Japan 2023-10-14 | Check out our interview with Jeff Parmer, star basketball player for the Okayama Tryhoop's. Jeff has over a decade of pro basketball experience in Japan and was gracious enough to talk about his career and life here. Thanks JP! Check out the Tryhoop website for upcoming gamesJP's Instagram:instagram.com/jpgrind2shineQ2 Japan Instagram:instagram.com/q2japanPatreon:patreon.com/q2japan
Keeping a 100 Year Old Tradition Alive | Bite Size Q2 Q2Japan 2023-07-02 | [Click CC for subtitles!]~Click bell icon to get notifications of when I upload more content~Hope you liked this Bite Sized Q2 video on the Ujobori family. Check out the full interview on the Q2 Japan video page! Thanks for watching this video and check out the Ujobori business links down below!Ujobori website:http://www.ujobori.co.jpUjobori Insta:instagram.com/ujobori.okayama
Japanese Family Keeping a 100 Year Old Craft Alive [FULL] Q2Japan 2023-07-02 | [Click CC for subtitles!][Make sure to click the bell icon to get notifications of when I upload more content!]This video explores the world of Japanese wood carvers who are doing their best to maintain an old tradition.Thanks for watching this video and check out the Ujobori business links down below!Ujobori webstie:http://www.ujobori.co.jpUjobori Insta:instagram.com/ujobori.okayama
Kintsugi A Traditional Japanese Craft #japan #kintsugi #lacquer #pottery #japaneseculture #art Q2Japan 2023-06-10 | ...
Bizen Pottery from Okayama, Japan Q2Japan 2023-06-03 | Bizen pottery (Bizen Yaki) is one of the six ancient kiln styles of Japan. This short explains a brief history and definition of what Bizen Yaki is and how it's made. Kazuya's work:kazuyaishida.com/work
Koinobori Carp Streamers in Japan #koinobori #japan #japaneseculture #lifeinjapan #japantravel Q2Japan 2023-05-29 | A short video on the meaning and history of Koinobori in Japan.
Handmade Bamboo Fans in Japan 🎋🌱 #bamboo #japan #handmade #japaneseculture #kagawa #japanlife Q2Japan 2023-05-20 | Handmade bamboo fans made in Marugame, Japan.
Handmade Bamboo Fans | Bite Size Q2 Q2Japan 2023-05-20 | Marugame Uchiwa are a type of handmade bamboo fans in Kagawa prefecture.Check out the Marugame Fan Museum! It's full of fun Taiken (or fan making experiences) and beautiful fans to purchase. Museum Website:kogeijapan.com/locale/en_US/marugameuchiwaBig thanks to my friends at Momono Trading for helping produce this video as well as the original long format version :)momonotrading-ja.com#japan #japaneseculture #japanesetradition
Japanese Peaches!! 🍑 💕 #japan #peaches #fruit #farmers #agriculture #japaneseculture #foodie #yummy Q2Japan 2023-05-11 | ...
Growing Pricey Japanese Peaches | Bite Size Q2 Q2Japan 2023-05-08 | [Click CC for English subtitles!] Why are some fruit in Japan is so expensive?? I joined Ohkura-san (from March-August) to document his work as a peach farmer. I hope the video shows how much time, care and dedication is needed to successfully grow and cultivate these delicious- and expensive- fruits!Big thanks to my editor Kitty who did so much of the work on this video! Also thanks to my friend Kohei for introducing me to Ohkura san and driving me out there so often. Check out more Bite Size Q2 videos :)#japan #peaches #japaneseculture #farmer
Japanese Organic Rice Farmer #japan #japaneseculture #organicrice #japanesefarmer #lifeinjapan Q2Japan 2023-05-02 | Ever wonder how organic rice is produced in Japan? Well wonder no further! Shibata san has been growing organic rice for years and even grows a special variety of rice called Sally Queen, which is a hybrid of Basmati and Japanese medium grain rice. Shibata san's website & Instagramhttp://andsally.cominstagram.com/sallyqueen1994
Organic Japanese Rice Farmer | Bite Size Q2 Q2Japan 2023-05-01 | Ever wonder how organic rice is produced in Japan? Well wonder no further! Check out this interview with an organic rice farmer in Okayama, Japan. Shibata san has been growing organic rice for years and even grows a special variety of rice called Sally Queen, which is a hybrid of Basmati and Japanese medium grain rice. Shibata san's website:http://andsally.cominstagram.com/sallyqueen1994My friend Keyturn's page:instagram.com/okayamagourmet.keyturn#japan #rice #organic
Organic Japanese Rice Farmer: Full Version Q2Japan 2023-05-01 | Ever wonder how organic rice is produced in Japan? Well wonder no further! Check out this interview with an organic rice farmer in Okayama, Japan. Shibata san has been growing organic rice for years and even grows a special variety of rice called Sally Queen, which is a hybrid of Basmati and Japanese medium grain rice. Shibata san's website:http://andsally.cominstagram.com/sallyqueen1994My friend Keyturn's page:instagram.com/okayamagourmet.keyturn#japan #rice #organic
Japanese Folk Toy Museum in Kurashiki #japan #japaneseart #japaneseculture #japantravel #kurashiki Q2Japan 2023-04-11 | The Kurashiki Folk Toy Museum is one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in the Bikan area. It's full of cultural treasures that give you wonderful insight into Japanese culture. Museum website:english.gangukan.jp
Exploring the Intriguing World of Japanese Folk Toys | Bite Size Q2 Q2Japan 2023-04-03 | (Click CC for subtitles)The Kurashiki Folk Toy Museum is one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in the Bikan area. It's full of cultural treasures that give you wonderful insight into Japanese culture. Museum website:english.gangukan.jp#japan #japaneseculture #toys
Exploring the Intriguing World of Japanese Folk Toys: Full Video Q2Japan 2023-04-03 | (Click CC for subtitles)This is the full interview with Oga-san, of the Kurashiki Folk Toy Museum.As I mention in the video, this museum is one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in the Bikan area. It's full of cultural treasures that give you wonderful insight into Japanese culture. Museum website:english.gangukan.jp#japan #japaneseculture #toys
Q2 Japan Channel Update: Bite Sized Q2! Q2Japan 2023-03-28 | This video is a quick explainer on what is happening with the Q2 Japan channel this year. I really want to have this channel grow and reach a wider audience. So we will start producing shorter, 2-3 minute videos called Bite Sized Q2. As always, we appreciate any comments you may have. Requests or questions are always welcome!Cheers :)
Team Lab Planets #teamlab #tokyo #japan #art #visitjapan #teamlabplanets #japaneseculture Q2Japan 2023-03-12 | ...
Japanese Yogurt Cafe Peepuru #japan #okayaka #cafe #japantravel #japanesefood #local #lifeinjapan Q2Japan 2023-03-05 | ...
Wabori Tattoo Artist Horinao #japan #wabori #japanesetattoo #tebori #japaneseart #japaneseculture Q2Japan 2023-02-27 | Take a peek into the work of a traditional wabori tattoo artist!
Sake Brewing in Japan #japan #sake #brewing #sakebrewing #japaneseculture #okayama #q2japan Q2Japan 2023-02-25 | ...
Visit the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park #japan #tokyo #travel #japaneseart #thingstodointokyo Q2Japan 2023-02-20 | ...
Hadaka Matsuri in Okayama, Japan Q2Japan 2023-02-07 | If you're in the area, why not join the Saidaiji Hadaka Matsuri in Okayama, Japan? The Naked Man Festival has been an Okayama tradition for generations. Now that Covid restrictions are no longer in place, you can join in the challenge of finding the Shingi! Full video on the Q2 Japan channel.Sign up for the festival!ohmatsuri.com/en/articles/okayama-saidai-ji-eyo
Walking to Bikan Area from Kurashiki Station Q2Japan 2023-02-05 | This is a virtual walking guide from Kurashiki Station to the Bikan Historical Distract, shot in January of 2023. I walked around using a gimbal and one of my mirrorless cameras. While I wish that the footage was more stabilized and well exposed, I found that fatigue, as well as the elements are somewhat against you in a one-shot video!I hope you guys enjoy the footage. BIG THANK YOU to my friend Xavier, who thought of this whole idea. Without his suggestion, I wouldn't have made this. Hopefully this will be part 1 of an ongoing series of walk-around videos in Okayama, Japan.
Q2 Japan Animation Projects Q2Japan 2023-02-03 | Q2 Japan is a youtube channel focused on Japanese tradition and culture, but every now and then I create some simple animations to help spice up the videos!
Butoh Dance Interview #shorts Q2Japan 2023-01-31 | Today I get to interview a friend of mine, Yuko, who is a Butoh performer in Okayama, Japan. Her stage name is UNI and she is also a part of an art collective in Okayama called, NAUE. Be sure to check out their work!NAUE Insta Pageinstagram.com/naue.33.81
Interview with a Butoh Performer Q2Japan 2023-01-29 | Today I get to interview a friend of mine, Yuko, who is a Butoh performer in Okayama, Japan. Her stage name is UNI and she is also a part of an art collective in Okayama called, NAUE. Be sure to check out their work!NAUE Insta Pageinstagram.com/naue.33.81-timestamps-00:00 - intro01:03 - performance02:29 - UNI interview (her start)03:17 - How UNI feels on stage04:09 - Brief History of Butoh04:53 - What is NAUE?07:01 - Future plans08:15 - Outtro
How Japanese Peaches Are Grown Q2Japan 2023-01-02 | [Click on CC for English subtitles!] Ever wondered why some of the fruit in Japan is so expensive? In this video, I joined Okura-san to document his work as a peach farmer. The shooting of this video started in March and ended around August. I hope the video shows how much time, care and dedication is needed to successfully grow and cultivate these delicious (and expensive) fruits!Big thanks to my editor Kitty who did so much of the work on this video! Also thanks to Kohei for introducing me to Ohkura san and driving me out there so often. -timestamps-00:00 - intro00:52 - tree buds03:05 - pollination04:58 - culling06:30 - wrapping of peaches08:46 - peach picking10:29 - packaging#japanese #japanesefood #peaches #farming #minidocumentary
Japanese Tattoo (Wabori) Artist Q2Japan 2022-12-23 | CLICK "CC" for English Subtitles! :)An interview with a Wabori Tattoo artist, Horinao, in Okayama, Japan. Horinao Instagram:instagram.com/newkeeptattoo.horinao-timestamps-00:00 - start00:27 - interview beginning01:35 - process03:42 - frame04:34 - history06:05 - imagery08:35 - tebori10:19 - current status11:42 - future plans
First Photo Exhibit Experience in Japan Q2Japan 2022-12-17 | My first photo exhibition ever, in Okayama, Japan was quite fun and a great learning experience. Let me know if you have any questions about my exhibit or about setting up one of your own!Big thanks again to Marble Room, Gene, Ahraun, and everyone who helped. instagram.com/marble_room_okayamainstagram.com/yanlooncanvasinstagram.com/ahraun
Kagiyama Gallery Bar in Okayama Q2Japan 2022-12-03 | A quick video of my friend Hiroshi's traveling art gallery bar. It's a mouthful to say but his drinks are great and the design of the bar itself is beautiful. Crafted by traditional Japanese carpenters, no nails were used to build the bar itself. Hope you enjoy this short!
