i channel

@ichannel_18 · JP · JA

kyoto sightseeing japanese travel short-form walking tours japanese academia

i channel (@ichannel_18) is a Japanese YouTube channel run by Ichiya Nakamura, the first president of the IU (Interdisciplinary University) and a former Japanese government adviser on digital content. It posts about 48 short clips a year, mostly 15 to 25 second Kyoto walking videos, reaching about 1,450 subscribers and a median of 457 views per video. Rate range: $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book i

Kyoto location clips with steady weekly uploads for travel and regional brands

Median of 457 views per video across 48 uploads in the past year
Roughly nine uploads per 90 days keeps a steady presence
Shorts make up about 90 percent of uploads, all under 30 seconds

Best forKyoto and Japanese regional tourismlocal food and hospitality brands

Watch forSmall audience of about 1,450 subscribers; reach per video is modest.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy

Travel70%

Education20%

Business and Finance10%

Formats: short vertical walking tour clips, on-location interview, lecture archive
Tone: calm, informative
Language: Japanese
On camera: No, voiceover and b-roll
Production: Phone, natural light
Typical length: under 30 seconds

Audience

Commercial intent10/100

Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy

Sentiment60/100

Positive share of 30 comments

Engagement0.0%

Likes and comments per view on recent videos

Audience asks aboutwhich temple or shrine is shown in the cliphow to reach the location in Kyotobackground on the historic site

Age

15%18-24

25%25-34

25%35-44

35%45+

Gender

50%women

50%men

Countries

🇯🇵 Japan90%

🇺🇸 United States3%

LanguagesJapanese 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored

None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50

Brands seen: None yet
Categories promoted: None yet
Affiliate links: No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow

Adultlow

Drugslow

Violencelow

Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover Kyoto temples, shrines, and campus locations with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

Platform	Followers	Median views	Uploads, 90d
YouTube	1.4k	457	9
X	–	–	–
Instagram	–	–	–
TikTok	–	–	–

Benchmark score: 49 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers39 / 50

Activity Uploads in the last 90 days9 / 30

Reach Followers on the main platform0 / 20

Recent videos

▶学長くんガチョーンゲスト：中村伊知哉さん · 217 views

▶きょうの京さんぽ · 459 views

▶きょうの京さんぽ【黒谷さん】 · 337 views

Last three uploads, latest 18 days ago.

中村伊知哉iU初代学長によるYouTubeチャンネル。学長時代の講義動画や対談などのアーカイブに加え、さまざまなテーマの動画を発信していきます。

i channel's own profile description on YouTube

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About i channel

i channel is a Japanese YouTube channel run by Ichiya Nakamura, former first president of IU and an advisor on digital content. The channel posts short walking tours of Kyoto under the series name Kyo Sanpo, plus archived lectures and interviews. Most uploads are vertical clips of under 30 seconds, roughly nine per quarter.

The channel reaches about 1,450 subscribers and a median of 457 views per video. Viewers are likely Japanese adults interested in Kyoto sightseeing and academia; this is an estimate based on titles and language. Background on Nakamura's career comes from the channel description.

Brand work is not visible in the recent catalog. Rates run $150 to $250 per video, which works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, compared with $10 to $30 for paid ads. Brands seeking low-cost Kyoto location placements may find it a fit.

Written from i channel's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. i channel can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about i

How much does i channel charge for a sponsored video?

Rates are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on the channel's median views of 457. This works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Final pricing depends on the format and any usage rights requested.

What does i channel post about on YouTube?

The channel mainly posts short Kyoto walking tours, showing temples, shrines, cafes, and campus sites in under 30 seconds. It also shares archived lectures and interviews from Ichiya Nakamura's time as IU president.

How do I contact i channel for a brand deal?

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