This Town in Japan Has a Big Problem
Abroad in Japan
28 min, 23 sec
A detailed journey through Akita Prefecture featuring various attractions, challenges, and experiences.
Summary
- The video begins with a commercial-style introduction, highlighting Akita as a special place with various unique attractions.
- The hosts visit Hosaki Park, a former snack bar turned hotel, a massive wooden stadium, and witness the decline of rural Japan with a focus on Akita's depopulation issues.
- A challenge is presented to find six reasons to visit Akita and create a commercial showcasing its appeal.
- The journey concludes with the hosts reflecting on their experiences and creating two humorous commercials for Akita.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
The hosts share their experiences in Aomori and prepare to leave for Akita.
- They discuss their previous night's stay in a former snack bar turned hotel, and the challenges of sleeping amid karaoke noise.
- They express their mixed feelings about leaving Aomori, expressing a fondness for the region.
Chapter 4
The hosts discuss Akita's declining population and receive the challenge to make a commercial for Akita.
- They touch upon the demographic crisis facing Akita, with a rapidly aging population and a forecasted population decrease.
- The challenge is set to find six reasons to visit Akita and create a commercial to encourage tourism.
Chapter 5
The hosts explore an abandoned water park and discuss the history and current state of the park.
- They visit Spar Garden Utopia, an abandoned water park that was once a thriving tourist attraction but closed due to financial problems.
- The hosts reflect on the park's past glory and the eerie feeling of its current abandoned state.
Chapter 6
An encounter with bear country leads to discovering the impressive Odate Dome.
- The hosts jokingly fear encountering bears after seeing warning signs.
- They visit Odate Dome, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, and discuss its uses and architectural features.
Chapter 7
The hosts visit the Akita Dog Center and enjoy Hinai-jidori chicken, a local delicacy.
- They learn about the Akita dog breed at the center but are disappointed by the limited interaction with the dogs.
- The hosts savor Hinai-jidori chicken at a local restaurant and discuss its history and why it's considered one of the tastiest in Japan.
Chapter 8
The hosts brainstorm and film their individual commercials for Akita.
- They discuss their respective approaches to creating the commercials, with one aiming for a '90s vibe and the other for a loud, energetic style.
- The filming process proves challenging and humorous as they attempt to embody their chosen ad styles.
Chapter 9
The hosts reflect on their day in Akita and reveal their finished commercials.
- The day's adventure is recapped, highlighting the various attractions and experiences.
- The homemade commercials are premiered, each showcasing Akita in a unique and humorous light.
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