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こもれびカフェは、東京の静かな街角にひっそりと佇む小さな隠れ家。その名は「木漏れ日」を意味します。🌿『Japan Vibes / Pico’s World』の12分間のエピソードでは、こもれびカフェのオーナー・正雄さんと対談。コーヒー、コミュニティ、そして人々がペースを落とせる場所づくりについて語ります。インタビューは日本語で進行し、英語字幕付き。早朝の常連客から手作りレモネード、革細工、コーヒーを囲む深い会話まで、東京の日常をありのままに捉えています。☕ この動画で体験できること：「木漏れ日」の真の意味とカフェ誕生の理由毎日6時30分開店する理由コーヒーだけでなく会話で紡がれるカフェワンビーン哲学：年間を通して同じコーヒーを提供すること1杯に国産レモン2～3個使用した手作りレモネード 🍋店主の手作り革製財布・バッグ・カップホルダー東京の朝の静かな魔法これはカフェレビューではありません。東京の片隅で今も息づく場所の肖像、日常のリズム、人と人との繋がりの記録です。🎧 注意：音声のみでご覧の場合、会話は日本語です。完全な英語字幕付きでご覧になりたい場合は、YouTubeでご視聴ください。おすすめ：日本のカフェ、スローな旅、東京の街並み、語学学習、穏やかな会話を楽しむ方におすすめです。📍 場所：東京🗣 日本語音声 / 英語字幕Tucked away in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood is a small café named Comorebi — a Japanese word that means sunlight filtering through leaves. 🌿In this 12-minute episode of Japan Vibes / Pico’s World, we sit down with Masao, the owner of Comorebi Cafe, to talk about coffee, community, and creating a place where people can slow down.This interview is spoken entirely in Japanese, with English subtitles, offering an authentic look into everyday life in Tokyo — from early-morning regulars to handmade lemonade, leather crafts, and meaningful conversations over coffee.☕ What you’ll experience in this video:The true meaning of Comorebi and why this café was createdWhy Comorebi opens at 6:30 AM every dayA café built on conversation, not just coffeeOne-bean philosophy: serving the same coffee all yearLemonade made from 2–3 fresh Japanese lemons per cup 🍋A café owner who also hand-makes leather wallets, bags, and cup holdersThe quiet magic of Tokyo morningsThis is not a café review — it’s a portrait of a place, a rhythm of daily life, and the kind of human connection that still exists in small corners of Tokyo.🎧 Note:If you’re listening on audio only, the conversation is in Japanese.For full English subtitles, please watch on YouTube.If you love:Japanese cafés, slow travel, Tokyo neighborhoods, language learning, or peaceful conversations — this one’s for you.📍 Filmed in Tokyo🗣 Japanese dialogue / English subtitles📺 Part of Japan Vibes on Pico’s World

Japan has never heard bagpipes like this.In this episode of Japan Vibes, Pico sits down with Ally the Bagpiper—the rising Japanese bagpipe talent whose street and stage performances are captivating audiences across the country.

We talk about:

* How she discovered the Great Highland bagpipes

* Why Japanese audiences react so strongly to Celtic sound

* Her rigorous daily practice routine

* The future of bagpiping in Japan

* Her dreams, challenges, and life as a young performer

This is an energizing look into Japan’s growing Celtic music scene through the eyes of one of its most exciting young artists.

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* Spotify

* Amazon Music

Chapters

00:00 – Opening music00:16 – How Ally discovered the bagpipes02:10 – What draws Japanese audiences to Celtic sound05:42 – Daily practice schedule08:11 – Balancing performances with school and life12:05 – Her most emotional performance15:33 – Plans for 2025 and beyond17:50 – Final thoughts & closing music

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* Japan Vibes Ep 1 – Japan’s New Kimono Craze

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✨ Welcome to Japan Vibes — Pico’s World series on Japanese art, music, and culture. In this episode, Pico interviews Sari-san, a kimono accessories designer at the heart of Japan’s new kimono culture. 🌸👘 We talk about: - How Sari first fell in love with kimono fashion - The rise of casual and avant-garde kimono during the pandemic - Influence of brands like ROBE JAPONICA and creators like Sankaku-san - Mixing streetwear and traditional kimono (hoodies, sneakers, belts, corsets!) - The role of social media and influencers in spreading kimono culture - Why this movement matters for both older and younger generations - Advice for new fans joining the kimono boom — be inspired by Japan’s new kimono craze — a cultural wave mixing tradition and innovation that’s catching the world’s eye.