Monday, April 12, 2010

"Kudankita and Chidorigafuchi Hanami & Sakura - 2010"

Several clips from Kudankita and Chidorigafuchi - taken on March 31st, 2010 of the sakura trees in bloom and all the people there to celebrate the coming of spring and the beauty of the trees.

"Kudankita 2-Chome Hanami Walkabout-B" (100331-1910)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKnq8_3wGxE

Walking about on the main path at Kudankita - walking up the hill toward the section with the most sakura trees in the hanami area - walking past the many food stalls.

九段北の花見大会  散歩-B  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 7:10 p.m.)

"Kudankita 2-Chome Hanami Walkabout-C" (100331-2002)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN6B-u_nUag

Walking along the narrow dirt path behind the main sakura tree area, between the seating areas and the food stalls.

九段北の花見大会  散歩-C  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 8:02 p.m.)

"Kudankita 2-Chome Hanami Walkabout-D" (100331-2004)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3b7GUt3TpE

Another walkabout by the small stalls, but looking around a bit more with this one - not hurrying quite as much.

九段北の花見大会  散歩-D  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 8:04 p.m.)

"Food Stalls and Shadows at Kudankita Hanami" (100331-2019)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OqHAcl9J4I

Walking on the main stone passageway that leads under the huge torii gate, with floodlights behind me casting long shadows of the people walking away from the lights.

九段北の花見大会  散歩と影  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 8:19 p.m.)

"Chidorigafuchi Sakura Trees in Bloom at Night" (100331-2028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70cJ-tUR41k

Walking along one of the most famous places for viewing the cherry blossoms in Tokyo - Chidorigafuchi.  It was a little before they were in full bloom, but everyone was enjoying them nevertheless, and most people were taking pictures of them as they slowly walked along.

千鳥ヶ淵の桜の木  花見大会  散歩と影  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 8:28 p.m.)

"Different Color Sakura Trees at Chidorigafuchi at Night" (100331-2033)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_49lmEVQmio

Further down along the old moat (of former Edo Castle), the color of the blossoms changed, as did the atmosphere, which seemed to be connected with the colors somewhat.  Viewing the blossoms at night can actually be better than seeing them in the day - provided they are illuminated!  When they shut the lights off later (around 10:00 p.m. I think), then most of the magic from the light show vanishes with the light.

千鳥ヶ淵の別色桜の木  花見大会  散歩と影  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 8:33 p.m.)

"Standing Under Gigantic Torii During Hanami Season" (100331-2135)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmeE5xKpl-s

Standing by the huge torii gate at Kudankita and watching the scene for a little before heading for a station.

桜花見シーズンの時に、九段北の大鳥居の隣に立ている  東京  (Recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at 9:35 p.m.)

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
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http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
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