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I’m Shogo, born in Kyoto, raised in Hiroshima, and spent 6 amazing years in Michigan, USA.
Later, I studied Mandarin at Beijing University—so you could say I’ve lived a pretty international life!

Now, I’m back home in Kyoto, where I train in Kobudo (traditional martial arts with katana, staff, and chain weapons), practice Sadō (tea ceremony) and Noh theatre, and wear men’s kimono every single day.

My dream is simple but big:
👉 To make all Japan lovers’ dreams come true—by carrying Japanese traditional culture into the next century.

On this channel, you’ll find videos about:
🎌 Samurai culture and katana
🥋 Budo techniques
👘 Men’s kimono dressing and coordination
…and many more topics that connect Japan’s past and present!

If you love Japan or are learning Japanese, hit that Subscribe button and enjoy the journey with me!
(All content is based on my personal study and experience, with full respect to other perspectives.)

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6:17

Inside The Men’s Kimono Shop You Can’t Miss in Ueno, Tokyo @fujikiya

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9:33

I Tried Samurai Archery at a 160-Year-Old Dojo in Kyoto (And You Can Too)

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Shared 1 month ago

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5:50

Own a Piece of History: 3 Authentic Katana/Wakizashi On Sale

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Shared 2 months ago

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14:08

High-End Kimono, Low Prices in Kyoto– A Local Recommends a Men’s Kimono Shop

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Shared 8 months ago

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13:19

Kyoto’s Welcome Spot for Men’s Kimono Beginners – A Local’s Pick

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Shared 8 months ago

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18:29

The Secret to How Canadian Rakugo Master Katsura Sunshine Became Fluent in Japanese @OMG Japan | Podcast by Sunshine and Shogo

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Shared 9 months ago

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31:24

Beyond the Tourist Traps: The Shamisen Experience You Can’t Miss in Kyoto

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Shared 10 months ago

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25:10

2 Rakugo Stories Performed in ENGLISH by Canadian Master Katsura Sunshine @OMGJapan-SS

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Shared 10 months ago

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10:56

How Are My Fingers Doing in 2025?? (Raynaud's Disease)

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Shared 10 months ago

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13:41

Premium Private Tour in Kyoto to Craft Your One and Only Katana (I Actually Went to Experience it)

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Shared 10 months ago

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37:01

The First Foreign Master in 100 Years Explains What "Rakugo" is About @OMG Japan | Podcast by Sunshine and Shogo

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Shared 10 months ago

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18:14

What's New in 2025 (6 BIG Announcements)

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Shared 11 months ago

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17:57

Why We'll Never Understand Japanese | Japanese Reacts to Katsura Sunshine

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Shared 1 year ago

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22:54

I Would NEVER Do That | Katana Trainee Reacts to I Tried Samurai Training with a REAL Samurai!

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Shared 1 year ago

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12:11

MUST WATCH Before Participating in Japanese Drinking Parties (Nomikai)

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Shared 1 year ago

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16:00

Iaido is NOT a Martial Art (Nor Realistic) | Japanese Katana Trainee Reacts to Eskrima vs Iaido

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Shared 1 year ago

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11:42

The Lies I've Taught You About Katana/Iaido

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Shared 1 year ago

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13:59

MUST Watch Before Staying at Ryokan Hotels in Japan

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Shared 1 year ago

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26:01

I Spent ¥1,000,000 On This... How About You?

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Shared 1 year ago

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20:59

Unexpected Answers From Japan's Most Renowned Interviewer (Interviewing the Interviewer)

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Shared 1 year ago

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9:32

MUST WATCH Before Buying Iaitō (Training Katana) | 5 Crucial Points

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Shared 1 year ago

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10:54

Japan's Addiction to Gambling is NO JOKE

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Shared 1 year ago

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12:13

Why Policemen Used Non-Curved Katana (The History of Katana Swordsmanship)

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Shared 1 year ago

651K views

11:18

The 3 Disadvantages of Having Tattoos in Japan (Not Only Onsen)

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Shared 1 year ago

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14:17

Have We Quit Let's ask Shogo?

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Shared 2 years ago

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10:03

Why ”Let's ask Yushin Sensei" Has to END...

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Shared 2 years ago

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3:01

Nagi's First Hair Cut

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14:32

Noh Performance in YUKATA?!

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14:39

Will ChatGPT Give the Right Answers about Japanese Culture? Shogo vs. ChatGPT

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Shared 2 years ago

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10:57

My Very First Shakuhachi Performance On Stage

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14:20

Harumi and Sensei's Yukata Nihon Buyo Performance

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Shared 2 years ago

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15:20

Beijing Shocked Me... This is What it was Actually Like

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Shared 2 years ago

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8:33

Tournament Results Report and Videos (from Beijing)

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Shared 2 years ago

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11:36

Unboxing My Very First...!

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18:36

What an Iai Katana Trainee Practices in a Day (Inside a Real Dojo in Kyoto, Japan)

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Shared 2 years ago

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7:02

Hitting Katana Steel with Three Hammers

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7:22

I Lost 5 Kilo in 3 Days😂

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12:29

MUST WATCH Before Visiting a Shinto Shrine in Japan

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Shared 2 years ago

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9:51

Take a Look at What I Bought... In Tokyo with Kaminaga-san!!

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45:24

Why I'm Struggling with "Let's ask Yushin Sensei"

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16:23

A Real Noh Performance of Shogo, Dancing As THAT Famous Samurai

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27:22

Yushin Ryu vs. Ichiden Ryu ...Why? (TOP SECRET)

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11:42

5 Tips on How to Fully Enjoy Saké Rice Wine (Before You Regret It)

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Shared 2 years ago

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8:53

Zen's First Shrine and Meal...! (Way Too Cute)

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20:11

A Ray of Hope for the Vanishing Culture of Katana Smithing | A Katana Workshop that You Can Visit

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Shared 2 years ago

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14:52

There's a Few Things I Want to Point Out | Katana Trainee Reacts to Sellsword Arts

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Shared 2 years ago

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4:23

So This is How I Bought My... WAKIZASHI!

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28:08

How to Order Your Ideal CUSTOM KATANA | And This is What Mine Looks Like

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Shared 2 years ago

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11:01

MUST WATCH Before Dating a Japanese (Kokuhaku Confession)

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Shared 2 years ago

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8:15

The Full Performance of My First Mai-Bayashi (Noh Theater)

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15:32

The Secret to His Stunning Jumping & Head-banging Performances ft. Kaminaga Daisuke of Wagakki Band

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Shared 2 years ago

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13:31

The True Reason Why He Started the Shakuhachi Flute ft. Kaminaga Daisuke of Wagakki Band

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Shared 2 years ago

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14:59

Nagi's Wild Birthday Party

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18:55

What I Don't Like About How Busuu Teaches You Japanese

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Shared 2 years ago

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27:07

My Secret Training at the Yushinkan Dojo (Yushin-ryu & Noh Dancing)

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Shared 2 years ago

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5:08

What Inside an Oxegen Chamber is Actually Like...!

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Shared 2 years ago

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8:38

How the Rehearsal of the Online Lesson Went (TOP Secret that I've Shared This!!)

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Shared 2 years ago

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13:26

What Giving Birth to Babies in Japan is Really Like

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Shared 2 years ago

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9:51

I Wanted You to See My Three New Katana First!

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Shared 2 years ago

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20:09

A Japanese Katana Trainee Reacts to “$200 Katana VS $2000 Katana - How to Spot a FAKE!”

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Shared 2 years ago

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