*This article is based on the content of the December 1, 2021 broadcast of "Yoshi Onii-san's "You're starting to look more like a dad" that is broadcast every Wednesday on CBC TV's "Chant!" .

[About the past collaboration article with “Tourism Mie”]

● “Yoshi Onii-san” takes a photo shoot at the Matsuzaka Castle ruins! Learn how to take photos from photographer Masashi Asada [Part 1]

● “Yoshi Onii-san” takes on a family photo at GojobanYashiki! Learn how to take photos from photographer Masashi Asada [Part 2]

● ``Yoshio-san'' takes on the challenge of climbing Mt. Binishi, aiming for Mie Prefecture's scenic spot ``Elephant Back''!

What is “Yoshi Onii-san”?

The 11th generation gymnast on the NHK program ``Okaasan to Issho.'' My real name is Yoshihisa Kobayashi. His nickname is "Yoshi Onii-san". After graduating from the program in 2019, he opened a YouTube channel "Let's play with Yoshi Onii-san!" The theme of the channel is "videos that are fun for children and safe for adults to watch," and the channel has over 100,000 subscribers.

Who is “Kazari”?

“Kazari” is a former Self-Defense Forces talent from Mie Prefecture. After graduating from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Design, he joined the Ground Self-Defense Force. After retiring from the Self-Defense Forces at the end of his term, he has been active in a variety of fields both domestically and internationally, including public relations activities for the Self-Defense Forces, commercials, and movies. The total number of followers on SNS is approximately 400,000 (as of December 1, 2021), and on his YouTube channel "Kazari Project", a video introducing "Self-Defense Forces exercises" as an exercise has been viewed over 4.7 million times (December 2021) As of April 1st), it has been published as a book and has been attracting a lot of attention!

Meet up with “Kazari” at “Azurihama” ShimaCity!

Their meeting place was Azurihama, where the movie "Yellow Zou" was filmed.

The silhouette of “Sparrow Island” floating offshore is impressive! This is a hot topic.

Yoshi-niisan: "Hello, Kazari-san. It's been a while. Why are you in Shima today?"

Kazari: ``Okay, brother, it's been a while.Actually, I was appointed as a special dispatch member of the Mie Travel YouTube Team of the Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation!Right now, nature experiences are attracting attention due to the coronavirus pandemic, ~Shima I'm on a mission to experience the land, sea, and air of Shima, and I'm going around Shima to shoot a video...Okay, brother! Would you like to experience the sea with me? ?”

Yoshi Onii-san: “I’m kind of excited♪ I’d love to see you! Thank you!”

*What is Mie Travel YouTube Team?

[Mie Tabi YouTube Team] transmits the charm of "Mie Tabi" through YouTube videos and special articles about sightseeing in Mie. Kazari joined the military as a special dispatch member in October of this year! Kazari's trip to Shima is now available in special articles and YouTube videos.Currently, we are running a campaign where you can win gorgeous prizes such as paired accommodation tickets to ShimaMediterraneanVillage and Laguna Ise-Shima, and original goods signed by Kazari! *Application deadline is December 12th!

For more information, see the article below!

●New dome-shaped tent! “Kazari” enjoys glamping at “Laguna Ise Shima LUXUNA”!

<Other "Kazari"'s Shima trip report articles>

●Cycling with “Bianchi” ♪ “Kazari” will tour recommended scenic spots in Shima!

●“ ShimaMediterraneanVillage” is fun whether you stay overnight or take a day trip ♪ Let’s explore the town with “Kazari” as if you were traveling abroad!

● Experience “Ama” culture! “Kazari” enjoys seafood at AmaHut（Amagoya）!

★Table of contents

• 1. “Yoshi Onii-san” Learn about the history and culture of Ama divers!


• 2. “Yoshi Onii-san” Stroll around in “Isogi,” an ama costume!


• 3. Enjoy the seafood of Ise-Shima at the “Yoshi Onii-san” AmaHut（Amagoya）!

1. “Yoshi Onii-san” Learn about the history and culture of Ama divers!

The Toba-Shima region is the ``hometown of ama divers'' with the largest number of ama divers in Japan.

It is said that ama fishing has been practiced for over 2,000 years, and the ama culture has been recognized as a "Japan Heritage". (Toba/Shima, a town where you can meet Ama - women who live by free diving fishing)

Kazari: ``I've come to the Ama Museum. At this facility, you can learn about the history and culture of Ama divers.''

Yoshi Onii-san: “Let’s go right away!”

When I went inside...

Yoshi-niisan: "Wow, that's amazing! The tools used by Ama divers are on display."

Kazari-san: ``This room is said to be a reproduction of an actual `` AmaHut（Amagoya）'' that Ama divers use to take breaks while fishing.☆

Yoshi-niisan: "Oh! There's a picture of the Ama divers over there!"

Kazari: "Everyone is wearing matching white costumes."

2. ``Yoshi Onii-san'' takes a walk in ama diver wear ``Isogi''!

Kazari: “Here at the Ama Museum, you can actually wear the Isogi, the Ama costume! Why don’t you try it on too?”

Yoshi-niisan: "It's a valuable experience. I'd definitely like to try it on♪"

So, I decided to try it on!

Kazari-san: “Okay, brother, how are you doing??”

Yoshi Onii-san: "Kazari-san, it suits you! How is it comfortable?"

Kazari: "Thank you. It's warm♪"

Yoshi Onii-san: "I chose the largest size, but it was a little small (lol)"

3. “Yoshi Onii-san” Enjoy the seafood of Ise-Shima at AmaHut（Amagoya）!

Next, ``Yoshio-niisan'' and ``Kazari'' came to Satoumi-an, an AmaHut（Amagoya）experience facility.

Kazari: “I would like to listen to the stories of Ama divers and enjoy some seafood!”

Yoshi-niisan: "Hello~. Sorry to bother you."

Ama-san: "Welcome. Please come in."

The person who welcomed us was Ms. Hayashi, an active ama diver.

While waiting for the seafood to be grilled, we will talk to Mr. Hayashi.

Kazari: “Since when have you been working as an ama diver?”

Hayashi: "I've been diving as an ama diver for over 50 years, since I was a teenager. I've never thought of quitting. My mother and grandmother were both ama divers, so..."

Yoshi-nii-san: "Over 50 years! That's amazing. How deep do you dive?"

Mr. Hayashi: ``It depends on the person, but when I was young, I used to dive 15 to 6 meters.''

Yoshi-niisan: "That's right! That's cool. Do you dive all year round as an ama diver?"

Mr. Hayashi: ``From March to September 14th, when divers can fish, they catch abalone, turban shells, and turban shells.''

First, we had grilled turban shells.

Yoshi Onii-san: "I'll take it. Mmm, it's delicious. Looks like it would go well with alcohol."

Kazari: "Even though it's not seasoned, the aroma of the ocean fills your mouth and it's delicious♪ It goes well with Japanese sake!"

Finally...luxury! I'll have a whole Ise lobster.

Mr. Hayashi: "The color changes as it bakes."

Yoshi-niisan: "It's true. The color is pinkish."

It's baked nicely! Hayashi-san peels the spiny lobster and we eat it.

Yoshi Onii-san: "A whole fish! That's so exciting! I'll eat it!"

Yoshi-niisan: "It's amazingly chewy! It's really sweet!"

Kazari: “The body is really plump♪”

lastly···

Yoshio-san: "AmaHut（Amagoya）experience facility was fun. The seafood was delicious. ShimaCity has not only AmaHut（Amagoya）experience facility, but also cycling, camping, and Yokoyama, a scenic spot with a panoramic view of Ago Bay. There are many spots that parents and children can enjoy together, such as the Tenku Cafe Terrace (Yokoyama Observation Deck). I definitely want to come again."

About “Yoshi-niisan is starting to look more like a dad”

A segment aired every Wednesday on the CBC TV program "Chant!" Introducing the charms of Mie Prefecture, located almost in the center of the Japanese archipelago, from a father's perspective. This is a program in which ``Yoshi Onii-san'', who is growing as a father every day, uses the knowledge of Mie Prefecture he has learned so far to convey information about Mie from a more mature perspective.

Past broadcast contents are published on the official website of "Chant!"​