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Sign up for Artgrid and get 2 free months: https://artgrid.io/Tracy-1090201 What is Creativity? How can I be more Creative? https://rumble.com/v23ebmu-what-is-creativity-how-can-i-be-more-creative.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u What is criticism: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/criticism Nick Nimmin - How To Deal With Haters And Negative Comments On YouTube: https://youtu.be/XSpOa7iwTqQ Music: Song: Get Under It Music by: CreatorMix.com When my ukulele plays Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/when-my-ukulele-plays License code: 6FPAT4YRTHUUGG22 Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Bring the Fun Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun License code: X2ITYMGX3XCUVA2U Cheeky Chops Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/cheeky-chops License code: AVZ7FDN66357JC4E Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Create an account: https://rumble.com/v3yhj1h-drones-in-japan-step-1-create-an-account-step-by-step.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Register your drone: https://rumble.com/v3yhjfn-drones-in-japan-step-2-register-your-drone-on-dips-step-by-step.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u Artgrid: https://artgrid.io/Tracy-1090201 Tello drone on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YGuZDS As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As of June 20, 2022, every owner of a drone over 100g is required to register their drone. And owners must notify local authorities before flying. For reference: The laws governing drone use in Japan: https://www.npa.go.jp/english/uas/uas.html How to register your drone in Japan: https://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/drone/assets/pdf/mlit_HB_web_en_2022.pdf How to notify local officials before flying: https://www.npa.go.jp/english/uas/procedures.html Restricted facilities: https://www.npa.go.jp/english/uas/facilities.html Music: Walk Around by Roa | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Songs: Evolution, Get Back, Trust No One Music by: CreatorMix.com The Success by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ What's your favorite drone? DJI Mini 3 Pro, DJI Mavic, DJI Air, Mavic Air 2, BetaFPV, Autel Evo Lite+, DJI Avata, Autel Evo Nano+, Ryze Tello, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, PowerVision PowerEgg X, FIMI X8 Mini, FPV drone? Are you a pro drone pilot or a beginner drone pilot? Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination This video is NOT legal advice.

Are you making plans to travel to Japan in December? I went on a quest to find the best Christmas lights in Tokyo to help you plan your trip. There were a few requirements: 1. They have to be free 2. They have to be easily accessible to public transportation; and 3. They have to be fun! Tokyo is really the perfect city for couples. There are more date spots than chances to go on a date. Restaurants, bars, clubs, live music, and at Christmastime, illumination! So I set out to find the best places to take a walk through winter wonderland. And I’m going to pair them up because you can actually visit some of them on the same night. You can see the full-length videos here: Marunouchi: https://youtu.be/h6nwyNEsCrg Hibiya Magic Time: https://youtu.be/D_XJN95KxTM Miyashita Park: https://youtu.be/wdCIWQZoSQY Blue Cave: https://youtu.be/bUx9vpM6rcg Omote Sando: https://youtu.be/2UHKzsnMRbo Ebisu Garden Place: https://youtu.be/UmaUAr0Sx-Y Roppongi Midtown: https://youtu.be/5mQwbziDHus Mohri Garden: https://youtu.be/NuyIeLlIIDw Keyakizaka - Roppongi Hills: https://youtu.be/qgj9YGg7SBw Music: Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: Pull Up Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: 10 or 11 Music by: Tracy Greenwood Song: Metahuman Music by: CreatorMix.com Down by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ No Regrets by Roa | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Afterglow by Roa | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Song: Dulcinea By: Steve Adams Song: Bite Me By: NEFFEX Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Omote Sando (表参道) is one of the best spots for Christmas lights in Tokyo. With over 900,000 lights, this upscale shopping street the perfect date spot. The street is lit up until December 26, so make sure to get there before it’s too late. Bliss by Luke Bergs | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Dance with me Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/dance-with-me License code: QZCK0YIFZ03WAZSI How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/events/omotesando-illuminations/ 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 Podcast: https://rumble.com/c/c-1470193 Video about a lifelong dream that came true: https://rumble.com/v1yj79w-a-lifelong-dream-comes-true-sangedatsumon-at.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u After working a long week, I used my day off to visit a beautiful place in Tokyo called Todoroki Ravine (等々力渓谷). I gained a fresh perspective that took me by surprise. Music: Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Summer Breeze by Luke Bergs | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Motivate by Wavecont | https://protunes.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Stock footage - Artgrid: https://artgrid.io/Tracy-1090201 How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/todoroki-valley-tokyo-secret-escape/

The roof of the Miyashita Park complex will be lit up in bright purple from November 12th to December 25th. Why purple? The #LOVEPURPLE theme is to promote awareness of violence against women. Note that the rooftop closes at 10PM, and events are subject to weather conditions. How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/events/miyashita-christmas-park/ Music: Song: Drone By: Tracy Greenwood Follow Weekly Fascination on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Roppongi Midtown (六本木ミッドタウン) is a shopping center, office building, and home to the Ritz Carlton. It was completed in March 2007. Illumination will go from November 11 to December 25, 2022. How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/place/tokyo-midtown/ Music: Day Day Sparkles By: Geographer (Special thanks to YouTube Studio) Follow Weekly Fascination on social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Shibuya Blue Cave is an 800m display of 600,000 LEDs stretching between Shibuya Koen Dori and Yoyogi Park (just south of Yoyogi Park Events Square). As always, events are subject to weather conditions. Dates: From December 8th to December 25th How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/events/shibuya-blue-cave-illumination/ Music: Song: Luminous One By: Aaron Lieberman YouTube Audio Library Song: Waiting By: Andrew Langdon YouTube Audio Library Song: When We Found The Horizon By: Late Night Feeler YouTube Audio Library Follow Weekly Fascination on social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFascination Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfascination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyfascination

Ebisu Garden Place is just a few minutes from Ebisu station on foot. There is a walkway with a people mover that links the station to Ebisu Garden Place. The 5m x 3m Baccarat crystal chandelier, which is said to be one of the biggest Chandaria in the world is decorated with over 8,000 crystals and 250 lights. Ebisu Garden Tower, has a large office tower, residential towers, the Westin Tokyo Hotel, two museums and lots of high-end shops and restaurants. The European style Christmas market is lit up with lights until 11 pm from November 12 to January 9. How to get there: https://tokyocheapo.com/place/ebisu-garden-place/ Special thanks to Creator Mix for the music. Song: Bobby Astro Artist: Kia Music by: CreatorMix.com Song: Siestita Artist: Quincas Moreira YouTube Audio Library Note: Ebisu is also written Yebisu (the “Y” is silent). 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 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.