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Damage control - oil fence boom, the unsung hero for oil spill

The environmental impact of oil spills could have a lasting effect to the ecosystem. Oil fence booms play a big role in minimizing damage by slowing the spread of oil and keeping it contained. Close u...

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COVID-19: Clearing the Air Effectively

New research shows how effective air circulation can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection.Special thanks:SHIN NIPPON AIR TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Prof. Kurabuchi Takashi, Vice-President, The Society ...

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COVID-19: Reducing Contact Infection Risks

New findings demonstrate how you can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection though contact in an office.Special Thanks to:RIKEN, Toyohashi Univ. of Tech., Kyoto Inst. of Tech., Osaka Univ. (DATA)Pro...

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COVID-19: Effective Face Mask Use

New data shows how wearing face masks properly can keep you and those around you safe during the coronavirus pandemic.Special Thanks to:FUGAKU COVID-19 PROJECT (Analysis)RIKEN, Toyohashi Univ. of Tech...

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COVID-19: The Dangers of "High-Touch Surfaces"

New research reveals how coronavirus infection risks could be hiding in the toilet.Special Thanks to:NIAID (Photo)Prof. Kunishima Hiroyuki, St. Marianna University School of MedicineCLEAN FOOTAGE IS A...

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COVID-19: Risky Toilets

New research reveals how coronavirus infection risks could be hiding in the toilet.Special Thanks to:NIAID (Photo)Prof. Kunishima Hiroyuki, St. Marianna University School of MedicineCLEAN FOOTAGE IS A...

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COVID-19: Fighting a Pandemic

In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, a new research reveals how tiny droplets carrying the virus can remain in the air for some time. Special Thanks to:Mr. Kazuhiro Tateda, president of the ...

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History

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is coming soon.

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is coming soon.The New National Stadium is under construction for upcoming the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Filmed: July 3, 2019NVBYT138 Please contact us for any other reque...

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History

Tokyo to host 2020 Olympics

Tokyo to host 2020 OlympicsOn September 7, 2013, Tokyo was selected to be the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tokyo Tower was illuminated to celebrate the bids for Olympic Games. ...

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History

Japanese new era 'REIWA' has come!

Japanese government chose 'REIWA' as new era name.The new era started when Crown Prince Naruhito became the new Emperor on May 1, 2019. NVBYT134 Please contact us for any other requests. Footage Reque...

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Amazing rocket launch moments in Japan

The launching of H2A, H2B and Epsilon type rockets from JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center and Uchinoura Space Center, both located in Kagoshima prefecture. Filmed:2013, 2017 NVBYT112 Please contact us f...

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Time Lapse

Time lapse: thunderstorm and torrential rain hits Tokyo

Time lapse of downtown Tokyo. Dark clouds cover the downtown area, followed by lightning and heavy rain.People rush towards Shinjuku station as the rain intensifies. Broadcast:August 2011, Oct 2017 NV...

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Japan Discovery

Festivals in Japan: Aomori Nebuta Festival

Colorful papier-mache Nebuta dolls, lit up from the inside, strike kabuki like "mie" pose as they are pushed along the street on a float. The dynamic movement of the floats, spinning around moving bac...

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History

Food Crisis Measures in Tokyo - purchasing sardines using the Link System (1946)

Workers transfer sardine from the train cargo to trucks and oil cans.Tokyoites form a line to buy sardines at 13 yen per “kan” (Japanese weight unit of 3.75 kg). Broadcasted:1946/2/7 ID number:NVBYT08...

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Festivals in Japan: Giant Tug-of-War in Okinawa

Aerial shot of the Giant Tug-of-War, which is an annual event held in Naha, Okinawa.The giant straw rope used for the event, is 200 meters in length and 43 tons in weight, and holds a Guinness Book of...

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History

Success in taking a picture of the total eclipse of the Sun (1941)

On September 21 1941, the Kyoto Imperial University observational group for terrestrial magnetism in North Taiwan and many from observatories started a mission to capture the sun. The observation at T...

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Japan Discovery

Festivals in Japan: Akita Kanto Festival

Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in Tohoku region, is held in August in Akita city, Japan. A tall bamboo pole hanging many lanterns is supported on the shoulder, the flat of a ha...

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News

The Dengue Fever Outbreak

More than a hundred people were reported to have been infected by dengue fever in August 2014, the first seen in Japan in almost 70 years.Workers spray pesticides at Yoyogi park, where dengue-carrying...

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Rationing of white bread made from imported flour (1946)

Wheat flour imported with the permission of the American troops has been used to make bread. The daily ration is three loaves of bread a day. When Japan faces an acute shortage of rice, white bread wi...

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Crows Ahoy!

Shibuya is known for fashion and youth culture. It's also a popular eating out destination for both humans and crows.Outsmarting any human traps, these intelligent black birds have decided to reign ov...