Tuesday, December 27, 2011

"Yurakucho in a December Rain" - (111206)

"Yurakucho in a December Rain"
Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"1938 English Postcard"

English postcard sent in 1938
The text (and postmark) on the card is as follows (if I'm correctly reading the handwriting):

WORTHING
6:45 PM
10 NOV
1938
SUSSEX

48. Marlowe Rd.
Worthing

Dear Dorothy,

Many thanks for stamps. Fancy them not knowing me six houses along! Hope this finds you well. All as usual here. Mum still as busy as ever. Hope the "old folk" are well. Shall you be home before Xmas? Must write uncle 6 or 13th.

Love, Marian

Miss D. E. Wiggins
4. Cedar Grove
Yeovil

I saw this card at Y's Arts (an antique shop with many fascinating items), in the Ginza Okuno Building:

Y's Arts
http://www.ysarts.net/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Saturday, December 17, 2011

"October 29th Sky" - (111029)

"October 29th Sky"
Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"Tachikawa, 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Kawagoe, Kagurazaka, Ginza, Etc."

It's been too long since I updated this!  It feels like it was a week or two ago when I last posted something, but having a look at the date of my last post, November 20th, I see it's been nearly a month.  I've been posting video clips, but other things (participating in a group exhibition in Ginza, visiting the 2011-Tokyo Auto Show, videoing an art gallery event, etc.) have prevented me from getting enough time in front a computer to get new material posted.  So - not in exact chronological order (or reverse chronological order), here are some comments about video clips, which pretty closely follow what I've been doing anyway (scroll down for links to the videos):

A look at the seasonal lights in Tachikawa - this time of year, many of the major stations have colorful lighting set up around the station.

Riding in an old JR train - I have fairly strong nostalgic feelings for this type of train, as it's what they used to run on the Tokaido Line, and so riding it brings back memories of going to and from Chigasaki in the Old Days.  The box seating arrangement was great on late-night inbound trains when you could get a whole box to yourself - with a drink in hand, staring into the Kanagawa/Tokyo night scenes flowing by as you listened to the various sounds of the train (and there are many! - springs, compressor motors, brake noises, motor noises, etc.).  Before the Always-Connected Age, each train ride was an interlude in which you couldn't reach (or be reached by) anyone.  I was excited by the ability to always be in touch when I got my first cell phone, but it's gotten to the point where I sometimes miss the old days of being in a non-connected space.

Crowds of people in Tachikawa Station - the flow of people in Tokyo is something like water in a river.  The flow just keeps going without letup.  Once you get used to it, it just seems like the way it should be.

Walking around in Tokyo Station.  Tokyo Station and the area around it has been under construction for what seems like a very long time.  If you include the new versions of the Marunouchi Building and the Shin-Marunouchi Building (both rebuilt under the exact same names as the buildings they replaced), I think construction in the area has been nonstop for close to twenty years now.

A quick look at a free concert in a Tokyo Park.  I should have stayed longer, but I was on my way somewhere and didn't have much time to check out more than one group of musicians (there were several performing that day).

Views of a couple of exhibitions/installations in Ginza.  I wish I could get the artists to go in front of the camera to explain their art, but they tend to be camera shy.

A look at another large-scale, long-term construction area, this one by the south side of Shinjuku Station.  The video was recorded at the point where the site was open ground.  Speaking of long-term construction sites - both Shinjuku and Tokyo Stations are being rebuilt to accommodate more long-distance buses.  A tragic state of affairs I think - considering what a great system of trains the country has - it's depressing to see more and more people traveling by bloody buses.

What with it being bonenkai season and all - there are more than the usual number of late-night scenes - centered around train stations.  Without going into details, keep in mind that the entire train system shuts down between around 12:00-1:00 a.m.  If you miss the last train home, the typical thing to do (unless you're a dirty bankster/gambler with pockets full of cash for a hotel or taxi), is to wait until the first morning train (the morning trains generally start between 4:30-5:30 a.m.).

An example of video I took that is 100% out-of-focus.  I hate - really hate auto focus in video cameras!  Any decent video camera should have manual settings that allow the user to escape the error prone-auto-focus system.  Auto-focus works pretty well for still pictures, but is a disaster for video.

Chuo Line and Ginza views.  What to say about those - I tend to have some of these with every batch of videos I post....

Several video clips of the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  It was interesting to experience, but - as always - the event itself was more interesting than the cars.  It was (thankfully) held at Tokyo Big Site this year, instead of the very distant Makuhari (which isn't technically even in Tokyo).

Incidentally, these are spread out a bit - with some HD videos posted first, followed by (after videos of completely different stuff) more interesting videos taken in the 4:3 format.

A couple of views of rain falling into a puddle on an access road in a park.  Very boring stuff, but really looking at this type of thing in person is part of tuning into and being a part of the world.  I think it may be that the more people are disconnected from this sort of thing - as they spend an increasing percentage of their time in synthetic boxes - the less human and more deranged they become.  It's time to stop destroying the planet as though it were our enemy and get back in tune with things.

A quick look at the light-up in Marunouchi - this area will likely be very thick with people on December 24th, which is the most crowded day for the areas of the city with various light-up exhibitions ("outside installations?).

Various Shinjuku Station scenes.  Of all the stations in Tokyo, Shinjuku is probably the one that has most served as a hub for me - and indeed - it's (the last time I checked anyway) the busiest station in all of Japan (measured by the number of people who access the station, including transferring from one line to another without exiting the station area).

The Yurikamome Line, which I took from Shinbashi Station to the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show at the Tokyo Big Site convention center.  I was right in front in the computer-driven train, so it was a great view, but it was really hot in the train (no ventilation and packed with people) so I had to keep wiping the glass in order to see outside.

Incidentally, the recorded announcement on this line used to be extraordinarily irritating.  Since it didn't bother me this time around, I think maybe they fixed the earlier (very super-duper special ultra-horrible) recording - either that, or I've gotten used to it [shudder!].  It's hard to explain what was so terribly wrong about it before, but one component was that "next" was pronounced "ne-ku-su-to" (four syllables instead of one), which - along with weird intonation - got very very tiring as you heard exactly the same recording ("Za NE-Ku-su-tO su-te-shon i-zu...") at station after station after station, etc. etc. etc.  (There's no need for an English announcement anyway - since the station name is the issue and that's the same in any language, baring mispronouncing it.)

An inside view of a bus that I took from the motor show to Tokyo Station.  (I would have taken a train, but the bus was free, so...)  I wish I had gotten a left-side window seat, as there were some interesting views in that direction on the way to Tokyo Station, including a fireworks display (probably from Tokyo Disneyland).  As it was, I was standing in the middle, so I just recorded a short view of the inside of the bus - looking towards the front.

Some wet views of the plaza by Yurakucho Station, when it looks best due to the reflections and the lights, with Shinkansen trains passing by in the background, etc.

Kawagoe - otherwise known as "Ko-Edo", is an interesting area, with a fascinating section of old wooden buildings that date back to the Edo Era.  I've been there several times, but it was pointed out to me that I didn't have any video clips posted from there, so I went and took a new batch of clips.  There are two batches - the first batch is basically just the main Kawagoe station (JR and Tobu - the Seibu Line is at a separate location), with the second batch (not posted yet as I write this) focusing on the old historical area.

The Maruhiro Department Store rooftop amusement park.  Most major department stores used to have this sort of thing for parents to take their young children too, but nearly all of them have shut down (the rooftop mini-amusement parks that is, and some of the department stores), what with fewer children (lower birthrate) and fewer people shopping at department stores (with most people shopping at discount stores and/or on-line these days).  For old time's sake, it was good to see one still in operation - and fun to ride the rooftop monorail!

Kagurazaka.  I thought I had some video clips of Kagurazaka posted, but apparently not.  Recently asked about it, I rode the Tozai Line over there and took a few clips.  There's only one small area that really resembles Kyoto, but it's mysterious enough, and the surrounding areas are interesting enough, that it's worth checking out as one of the things to see in Tokyo.  In one of the clips (the only one showing the mystery zone, entitled: Kagurazaka Side Street Diving), a woman in a kimono magically appears from a discreet restaurant as I am walking through the area.  One thing I was disappointed to discover in Kagurazaka though, was that an old shine had been demolished to make way for an apartment building.  At least they rebuilt another shrine on the roof of the parking garage, but still...

The last clip in this batch is a walk down the Tozai Line platform at Nihonbashi as a train was pulling out.  I ended up very close to the train as it left, since the area to walk in was so narrow.

Old J(N)R Train - Inside View - (111121-1840)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysBM9tKZ3hs

Walking through an old J(N)R train as it runs between stations.  The noises of this type of train are an important part of the ambiance.

Tachikawa Seasonal Lights - (111121-1911)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJai7OnjYZk

Nearing the holiday season, the lights have gone up in Tachikawa.

Tachikawa - Near Monorail Entrance - (111121-1915)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gm6QdprDN8

A brief look at the area near one of the monorail entrances in Tachikawa.

Tachikawa - Passing Monorail - (111121-1917)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I4-6hGkll8

Watching a monorail pass by in Tachikawa.

Inside Old JR Train - To and From Hachioji - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-KRh1FzqAc

Riding an old JR (JNR) train through Hachioji.

Old JR Train - Night Window View Etc - (Toyoda, Hino, Tachikawa) - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Pyc4KVvME

Riding in an old JR (JNR) train at night, looking out the window, etc. while riding through Toyoda and Hino, and then stopping at Tachikawa.

Old JR Train Leaving Tachikawa Station - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn4M18qkWDU

Watching an old JR train leaving Tachikawa Station.

Tachikawa Station Platform - (Lens Fog) - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-AayVo3nZE

A quick look around a Tachikawa Station platform - with the first part through a lens fog.

Tachikawa Station Crowds - (Seasonal Lights) - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duUMywUyMKA

Walking around among the crowds at Tachikawa Station, and looking at seasonal lights.

Tachikawa-Minami Monorail Station Area - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTcYTqG4tfc

Walking around the Tachikawa-Minami (monorail) Station area.

Tachikawa Station Concourse, Etc - (North and South) - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JtOLoX76gw

Walking around Tachikawa Station concourses within the station and on both the north and south sides of the station.

Entering Tachikawa Station from South Side - (111121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqq69cx6fGk

Walking into Tachikawa Station from the south side.

Walking Around in Tokyo Station - (111122)
http://youtu.be/NvMe3ldC_64

Walking around in Tokyo Station one afternoon.

Walking Away from Tokyo Station - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-oidfSq-hI

Headed away from Tokyo Station one day.

Walking Towards Park Concert - (111123)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phsc53SJn3E

Walking towards a free concert in a Tokyo park.

Free Concert in Tokyo Park - (111123)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmCSE9Lpjg0

A quick view of a free concert in a Tokyo Park.

People on Hill Waiting for Park Concert to Resume - (111123)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xkYbYd32A

People on a hill in a park waiting for a free concert to resume.

Narumi Mineko 鳴海美年子展 Nabis Gallery なびす画廊 - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ty-zU9_wXk

A look at the Narumi Mineko (鳴海美年子展) exhibition at Nabis Gallery (なびす画廊) in Ginza. The artist's website is here: http://mineko-narumi.jp/

Ebato Kiyoshi 江波戸洌展 Exhibition at Gallery Kobo 巷房 - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0LbjwzLmTw

Part of the Ebato Kiyoshi (江波戸洌展) Exhibition/Installation at Gallery Kobo (巷房) in Ginza.

Boarding 11:40 p.m. Chuo Line From Shinjuku - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLukuoanqw

Boarding the 11:40 p.m. Chuo Line train from Shinjuku Station.

12:00 Midnight - Departing Kichijoji Station - (111123-0000)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRa1SS4U5m4

Departing Kichijoji Station at 12:00 Midnight.

Shinjuku Street Musicians - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eItLmFfnn2M

A quick listen to a couple of street musicians in Shinjuku.

Large Construction Site - Shinjuku South Exit - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZSHYjrIWlo

A large construction site near the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Station - South Exit Area (11:24 p.m.) - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP33YY12GeQ

Looking around in Shinjuku Station in the south exit area around 11:24 p.m.

Shinjuku Street Ramen - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZPh0zt680E

Waling by a Shinjuku street ramen vendor.

Shinjuku Crosswalk - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4LZ8_5wmVk

Walking across a sidewalk at night in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Station - 11:30 p.m. - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9iR-oIvUOw

Looking around in part of Shinjuku Station at 11:30 p.m.

Late Night Shinjuku Platform - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS_7VBt9H98

Waiting for a train on a late night Shinjuku platform.

Evening Rush at Shinjuku Station - South Exit - (111122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2txiWLzHOmw

Walking through the evening rush at the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Entering Ginza Station - (111125)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-8GCjSH_cA

Going from Chuo-Dori to Ginza Station.

Why I Hate Auto-Focus (100% Blurry Video) - (111125)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXiOcRGoQ0

This is why I hate auto-focus - it is great for ruining videos.  Question to the engineers - why is it that when the camera has trouble figuring out how to focus, it assumes that the picture is macro extreme close-focus?  It would be much better if it defaulted to infinity.

Waiting for the Saikyo Line at Ebisu - (111125)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM5dkb2oOJY

Waiting for a late-night Saikyo Line train at Ebisu Station.

Ochanomizu to Kanda (Chuo Line) - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDNL0w7asN0

Riding a Chuo Line train from Ochanomizu to Kanda.

Exiting Yurakucho Station - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5cRqel1Ovc

Exiting Yurakucho Station in Tokyo.

Ginza Side Streets - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p17ezKFJhMM

Walking around on side streets in Ginza.

Ginza Evening Side Streets - (111129-1834)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R4PhRquHMc

Walking down Ginza side streets in the evening.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Walk-Through - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZNnX18U_Q

Walking through part of the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Crowds - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3EKDj6jVPM

A look at the crowds attending the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Ginza-OBP Room-306 Exhibition - (December 2011) - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnn3YiPTU0

Discovering the latest exhibition at Ginza-OBP Room-306. - (December 2011)

Ginza Chuo-Dori at Night - (111129-1836)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FD7YnqKms

A night view of Ginza's Chuo-Dori.

Walking Through Tokyo Station - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHabufGk_jk

Walking through Tokyo Station in the evening.

Tokyo to Ochanomizu on the Chuo Line - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY_PbCfyuZ0

Riding the Chuo Line from Tokyo to Ochanomizu in the (dark) evening.

Chuo Line Platform at Shinjuku - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5hJgMSw2Y

One of the Chuo Line platforms at Shinjuku Station.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Honda Area - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CQOpmCMIVc

A look at part of the Honda area at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.

Trains at Shinbashi Station - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Z34n_5Zac

Looking around on a platform at Shinbashi Station.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Renault - (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QewD5h720XY

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Renault - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7G9LQhROc4

Looking at the Renault exhibition at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show. - (A and B)

People Leaving Big Site Convention Center - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myNcugThQlM

People leaving the Big Site convention center in Tokyo.

Tokyo Big Site Convention Center Concourse - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo_YAzyfPXI

A look at a concourse at the Tokyo Big Site convention center.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - (Suzuki) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUkKEFqJF88

A look at the Suzuki exhibition at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.

2011 Tokyo Motor Show - Bus Window View - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWtEXZ6-cMc

Looking out a bus window (also part of the show) at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. - (A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show - Passing Out Pamphlets - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECX6Bz-KcYc

Watching pamphlets being passed out at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.

Rain Puddle (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPT0AtTQes8

Rain Puddle (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZ4OPNWJA4

Looking at details in a rain puddle.  (A and B)

Marunouchi Tree Light-Up - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK59FnFSym0

A quick look at the light-up in Marunouchi.

Tachikawa Station Platform-360 - (111130)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCeCBmBtozw

Taking a 360-degree look at a platform at Tachikawa Station.

Shinjuku Crosswalk - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MNSJCLIEU

A look at a crosswalk in Shinjuku.

People Walking into Shinjuku Station - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk-7Wyut4aI

A view of people walking into Shinjuku Station.

People Walking by in Shinjuku Station - (111129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUbywaJoWcE

Many people walking by in Shinjuku Station.

JR to Yurikamome Transfer - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrdUO3cnggY

Transferring from JR-Shinbashi Station to Yurikamome Station.

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0XsC5Z_2zU

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvEJ_EjS6eo

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (C) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47INaD0Biyc

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (D) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAmk9321AN8

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (E) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUwK85m7TBI

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (F) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILHUr571L2A

Looking out the front window of a (driver-less) Yurikamome Line train. - (A-F)

Yurikamome Line - Front Window View - (G) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pcap_0Kofg

Looking out the front window of a (driver-less) Yurikamome Line train. - (G)

Walking Towards Big Site Convention Center - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gYdEBciWsw

Walking towards Big Site convention center in Tokyo.

Kanda Station - Passing Trains - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRnqNJZguNY

Watching trains at Kanda Station.

Tokyo to Shinbashi Station - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqUgXxXd4q8

Looking out a window of a train while going from Tokyo to Shinbashi.

Shinbashi Station Platform - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqHQmve3qeI

Looking around on a platform at Shinbashi Station.

Entering Tokyo Big Site for Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFABe2z9z1w

Walking into Tokyo Big Site for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show on opening day.

Tokyo Motor Show-2011 - Walking Through Corridors - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGPu9oUmE84

Walking through connecting corridors on the way to the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Volkswagen, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfAYfRCn3pw

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Volkswagen, Etc.)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Suzuki, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAmEJelCb04

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Suzuki, Etc.)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Hitachi, Yazaki, and Mitsubishi, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB24w0Gz-Qg

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Hitachi, Yazaki, and Mitsubishi, Etc)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Trucks and Cars, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRol9Ad-cnY

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Trucks and cars, etc)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Audi, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3GbiZSPEqI

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Audi, etc.)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Audi - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAbevLF8ZU0

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Audi)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Porsche, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QQgf-eKLN0

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Porsche, etc. - A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Volkswagen and Lotus - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCyAv7qQpWw

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Volkswagen and Lotus)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Honda, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo0OuyCT9Zc

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Honda, Etc. (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GRgi_rUmBg

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Honda, Etc. (C) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbZpa0EUA4Q

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Honda, Etc. - A-C)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Mercedes-Benz, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H575PVZIUMQ

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Mercedes-Benz, Etc. - A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Subaru, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCMbWCGc5a8

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Subaru, Etc. (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5F7FBDEgtk

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Subaru - A and B)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Nissan, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x0KjnCepm4

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Nissan - A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Mazda, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UebltqABYw

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Mazda, Etc. (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIttCjKWsXk

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Mazda, Etc. - A and B)

1932 First Japanese Domestically Produced Bus - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_INe7DSyew

1932 First Japanese Domestically Produced Bus - (B) - (111203)
http://youtu.be/Soj15M5oWv8

A look at a very historically interesting vehicle - the sole remaining example of a 1932 bus - the first model domestically produced in Japan. - (A and B)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Hybrid Bus - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz1huNfcjas

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Hybrid Bus)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Hino, Isuzu, Trucks, Etc. (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTSCAm3YhCI

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Hino, Isuzu, Trucks, Etc. - A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Mercedes-Benz, Etc. (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X74QSqWG200

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Mercedes-Benz, Etc. (C) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boc1W7zoh7Q

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Mercedes-Benz, Etc. - C)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Renault (C) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaNX5VCoQhg

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Renault - C)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Fuso Bus (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30nwKVjmRK8

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Fuso Bus - A)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Porsche, Etc. (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cETzZjdgZKs

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Porsche, etc. - B)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Honda, Mitsubishi, Etc. - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aydnagrJK2w

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Honda, Mitsubishi, Etc.)

2011-Tokyo Motor Show ITTOI - Honda-ACX - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvVZfs_zONY

In the thick of it at the 2011-Tokyo Motor Show.  (Honda-ACX)

Inside of Bus Leaving 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQwq01qL3Y

Inside of Bus Leaving 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - (B) - (111203)
http://youtu.be/HyhrQ9Wr84o

Looking forward inside of a bus leaving the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. - (B)

Fire Truck in Takadanobaba - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpp_cZvKHPc

Watching a fire truck arriving near Takadanobaba Station.

Walking by Shin-Marunouchi Building - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npPKFBzdBsM

Walking by the Shin-Marunouchi Building in the evening.

Walking Through Marunouchi Building - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpeg0JtvdzM

Walking through the Marunouchi Building (near Tokyo Station).

Walking Towards Ginza in Early December - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-fcH07UKH0

Walking towards Ginza in early December, 2011.

Marunouchi Light-Up (Short Clip) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaXwQY1J47o

A quick look at part of the end-of-year light-up in Marunouchi.

Wet Yurakucho Plaza Stroll - (B) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNESfVntuPM

Wet Yurakucho Plaza Stroll - (A) - (111203)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w32guyZSovg

Walking around  in a light-reflecting wet Yurakucho Plaza.  (A and B)

Ginza Pedestrian Paradise - Saturday Afternoon - (111210)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6bkSys2LyY

Walking down Chuo-Dori - Ginza's main street - on a Saturday afternoon when it's been converted into a "Pedestrian Paradise".  They should ban vehicle traffic on this street all the time....

Shinjuku to Yotsuya - Evening Window View (Chuo Line) - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmJuvqocku0

Riding a Chuo Line train from Shinjuku to Yotsuya in the evening, while looking out a side window.

Yotsuya to Kanda - Evening Window View (Chuo Line) - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSZStHAaw2E

Riding a Chuo Line train from Yotsuya to Kanda in the evening, while looking out a side window.

Kanda to Yurakucho - Evening Window View (Chuo Line) - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcBXJJmG7A

Riding a Chuo Line train from Kanda to Yurakucho in the evening, while looking out a side window.

Tunnel Walk to Iidabashi Subway Station - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSK_a9RT4CI

Walking through several underground passageways to the Tozai Line at Iidabashi Station.

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (A) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJFW3I8lM40

Walking around, having a look at evening Kagurazaka. - (A)

Kawagoe Sanpo - (A) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqfDXqxxDWs

Walking around in Kawagoe in the afternoon. - (A)

Departing Higashi-Koganei - Chuo Line - (111204)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyvIdVPPtZk

Looking out the window of a Chuo Line train just before departing Higashi-Koganei Station.

Chuo Line Night Reflections - (111204)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNugd8xhW2E

Looking at reflections on a nighttime Chuo Line train.

Midnight Kokubunji Station - (111204)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydj-155BBFs

A view of midnight Kokubunji Station.

Down Escalator - Tokyo Station Chuo Line - (111205)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTGPLOYLlg

Heading into Tokyo Station via the down escalator from the Chuo Line.

Tokyo Station Evening Stroll - (111205)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8gvrF_1klI

Walking through Tokyo Station one evening.

Last Chuo Line Train at Takao Station - 1:53 a.m. - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNnpzjpuzQQ

Walking out of and then beside the last Chuo Line train (for the night) at Takao Station at 1:53 a.m. which is about to be shut down for the night.

Chuo Line Window View of Suburbia - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zX-VTHiU0

Looking out at suburbia from a side window on a Chuo Line train.

Chuo Line Window View - Nearing Central Tokyo - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZuOqJ2o7jY

Looking out a side window of a Chuo Line train while nearing central Tokyo.

Nakano Station Area Construction - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_26r9UJR0

Looking over the construction area beside Nakano Station.

Yurakucho Plaza in the Rain - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zluJbYh0HvA

A look at Yurakucho Plaza in the rain.

Ginza in the Rain - Nearing 4-Chome - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEnuCULhgUo

Nearing the 4-Chome intersection in Ginza in the Rain.

Kobo Under-Stairs Installation - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0_aP32bII

A look at an installation in the Kobo under-stairs space in Ginza.

Evening Chuo Line - Tokyo to Ochanomizu - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI74AhxaSog

Riding an evening Chuo Line train from Tokyo to Ochanomizu.

Mr. Colorful Backpack in Shinjuku - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GhaockDCeI

Mr. Colorful Backpack in Shinjuku crossing a busy sidewalk.

Entering Shinjuku Station via South Entrance - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grZ8pI4SsCs

Walking into Shinjuku Station via the south entrance.

Trains Going and Coming at Shinjuku Station - (111206)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpgOI1BB_yk

Watching trains going and coming at Shinjuku Station.

Walking Around in Kawagoe Station - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI7AGAXhwoU

Walking around in Kawagoe Station (JR and Tobu).

Kawagoe Sanpo - (D) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RkH8nqSPIU

Kawagoe Sanpo - (C) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isLZhVhtPH4

Walking around in Kawagoe. - (C and D)

Combination Store by Kawagoe Station - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD1lSFaWnIc

Walking around in part of a combination store next to Kawagoe Station.

Kawagoe Sanpo - (B) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJW40G3lEds

Walking around in Kawagoe. - (B)

Maruhiro Department Store Rooftop Amusement Park - (A) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07AHi2FPJCY

A look at the rooftop amusement park at the Maruhiro Department Store in Kawagoe. - (A)

Maruhiro Monorail Ride - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycUYm6HXaFc

Riding the rooftop Maruhiro Monorail ride in Kawagoe.

Maruhiro Department Store Rooftop Amusement Park - (B) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CSBBWqkemU

A look at the rooftop amusement park at the Maruhiro Department Store in Kawagoe. - (B)

Skipping the Elevator - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zztcz9_nBQ

Skipping the elevator and taking the stairs at a department store.

Department Store Stroll - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6rtQcivgXc

Walking through part of a department store in Kawagoe.

Kawagoe Sanpo - (E) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvrmPxxbPV4

Kawagoe Sanpo - (F) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzS9NAgDOxQ

Kawagoe Sanpo - (G) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKQhR0Bq190

Walking around in Kawagoe. - (E, F, and G)

Autumn Colors at Temple in Kawagoe - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJRdkJ9eOeU

A view of autumn colors at a temple in Kawagoe.

Takadanobaba Station One Evening - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGVHVml5ML4

Walking through part of Takadanobaba Station one evening.

Boarding Tozai Line at Takadanobaba - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0urebnCntfo

Boarding a Tozai Line train at Takadanobaba Station.

Arriving at Kagurazaka Station - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9H4c52EKY

Arriving at Kagurazaka Station on the Tozai Line.

Rebuilt Rooftop Shrine in Kagurazaka - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRK6mK1wD5M

Visiting a rebuilt shrine in Kagurazaka - now located on a parking garage roof.

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (B) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kQdM88QuMI

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (C) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrW6fzYcAmM

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (D) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ZetsSXBRo

Walking around, having a look at evening Kagurazaka. - (B, C, and D)

Kagurazaka Side Street Diving - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM-lSNFALt4

Walking on narrow footpaths in Kagurazaka.

Middle of the Night in Tachikawa - (111208)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4vD-WBeo4A

A quick look at the middle of the night in Tachikawa.

1:40 a.m. - Empty Tachikawa Station - (111208)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXZZJ0ApnyA

Empty Tachikawa Station at 1:40 a.m.

Waiting for Midnight Train at Tokyo Station - (111208)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-X6hV-aO8A

Waiting for a midnight train at Tokyo Station.

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (E) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXd4PK2dRFo

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (F) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSZOC7uvbuA

Kagurazaka Sanpo - (G) - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfwZmAf_1Ts

Walking around, having a look at evening Kagurazaka. - (E, F, and G)

Platform Walk at Nihonbashi Station - (111207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EYvH4ucrBY

Walking along a platform at Nihonbashi Station.

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 20, 2011

"Matsuri in Central Tokyo" - (111019)

"Matsuri in Central Tokyo"
"Matsuri in Central Tokyo"
Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"Yurakucho Street View (Near YSB)" - (110926)

"Yurakucho Street View (Near YSB)"
Copyright 2011 by Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"Ueno Park, Akihabara, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ebisu, Hachioji, Etc."

There are a lot of video clips in this batch - including the usual Train scenes (riding trains is a big part of life in Tokyo after all), and visits to several areas, as well as a look at an art exhibition.  So - where to start... I suppose listing the places visited is probably best, combined with a few comments about what I saw there.

In order (with exceptions) of how they're listed below (which is not strictly chronological in either forward or reverse order in the first place):  Nezu, Ueno Park (including an inside view of an old pond-side coffee shop in the park), Ueno (including Ameyokocho), Akihabara (electronics area), Ginza (side streets), Kokubunji, Asagaya (more views of the jazz festival that I mentioned in a previous batch of videos), Yurakucho, Shinjuku, Ebisu (Ebisu Garden Place, etc.), Shibuya (walking around in Friday evening crowds, Hachiko Plaza, etc.), Hachioji (plaza and bus area, etc.), unusual clouds with a rainbow in the middle, masses of birds on power lines, Tagami Masakatsu exhibition in Ginza, Tokyo Station, Otemachi, etc.

Departing Kagurazaka Station - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu8W0w1ECTI

Looking out a wide window while departing Kagurazaka Station.

Departing Takebashi Station - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWtfdrs3-ns

Looking out a window while departing Takebashi Station.

Chiyoda Line Train Departing Nezu - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BsTh-En7j8

Watching a Chiyoda Line train departing Nezu Station.

Entering Side Street in Nezu - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olY_Sc8mCQw

Walking into a side street in Nezu.

Pond in Ueno Park - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3U9yUBRt0

Looking over a pond in Ueno Park.

Coffee Shop by Pond in Ueno Park - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRHM74G0lkM

A quick look around in a coffee shop by the large pond in Ueno Park.

Looking Over Plants at Pond in Ueno - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ejGFcKlzM

Looking out a window and over plants at a pond in Ueno Park.

Ueno Monorail - As Seen Over Pond - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-2O3jiYB3M

Watching the Ueno Monorail go by from a coffee shop across the pond in Ueno Park.

Scene from Temple in Ueno Park - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbUgxHj87o

Looking around from a temple in Ueno Park.

Street Scene Near Ueno Station - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPUREyno6KY

Looking over towards Ueno Station - past a construction site.

Walking Towards Ueno Station - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amPDMsr8sP0

Walking past a construction site and heading towards Ueno Station.

Ameyokocho Stroll - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCfoB9lHZs0

Walking through Ameyokocho in Ueno.

Akihabara Street Scene - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOnQrV1-TpA

A look at a street scene in Akihabara.

Akihabara Electronic Component Shops - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A_jx_Ys3ps

A quick look at small shops in Akihabara selling electronic components.

Ginza Side Street - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_S30xJpP0

Walking down a Ginza side street.

Ginza Evening - (111104)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtKZ2fotXr8

Walking in the twilight of a Ginza Evening.

Evening Kokubunji - (111107)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SA4VQxpXQE

Walking around in the evening in Kokubunji.

Hachioji Station - Chuo Line to Yokohama Line - (111107)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYc4gTCZkX4

Walking from the Chuo Line to the Yokohama Line at Hachioji Station.

Nearing Harajuku Station - Shadows - (111028-1445)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RayOIC-iDvk

Noticing shadows as I walk towards Harajuku Station.

Shinjuku Afternoon Platform - Yamanote to Chuo - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljAFETIu-8E

Shinjuku afternoon platform views - transferring from the Yamanote Line to the Chuo Line.

Chuo Line - Shinjuku to Nakano - (111028-1500)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZAq7hQnl-E

Riding the Chuo Line from Shinjuku to Nakano.

Nakano to Asagaya on the Chuo Line - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-lb_weKLCY

Riding from Nakano to Asagaya on the Chuo Line.

Asagaya Station Platform - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qeF_Arbhu8

Watching outbound and inbound Chuo Line trains at Asagaya Station.

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 - (111028-1513)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otI_IT6nu3o

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 - (111028-1519)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm8Mh3kUEP8

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 - (111028-1536)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ASFoPj1AnU

Asagaya Jazz Festival - 111028-1536. 阿佐ヶ谷ジャズ

Asagaya Trumpet Player - (111028-1644)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R8qEyWCcAk

Coming upon a trumpet player in Asagaya under a rail bridge.

Twilight at the 2011 Asagaya Jazz Festival - (111028-1708)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnDMkG_AzLM

Watching an outside jazz performance in the twilight of October 28th, 2011.

Twilight on Asagaya Station Platform - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi9_yp0Ll6Y

Looking around in the twilight on a platform at Asagaya Station before boarding an inbound Chuo Line train.

Keihin-Tohoku Line Train Passing Yurakucho Station - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r6DuseaG1A

Watching a Keihin-Tohoku Line train pass Yurakucho Station.

Arriving at Kikuchi Megumi (菊池恵) Exhibition at Y's Arts-508 - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWJX5JtX5BM

Arriving at the Kikuchi Megumi (菊池恵) exhibition at Y's Arts-508.

Okuno Building Elevator Inside View (HD) - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS-C6wnFOV0

Looking at the yellow inside gate as the elevator goes up.

Chuo-Dori Stroll, Ginza - (111108-1832)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0jKcvjMkk

Walking down Chuo-Dori in Ginza.

Ginza Evening Stroll - Walking Towards Yurakucho - (111108-1834)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8lpSssWYZ8

Walking along in Ginza in the evening - heading towards Yurakucho Station.

Edge of Yurakucho Stroll - (111108-1839)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BynEcX10Zzg

Walking along the edge of Yurakucho (next to Ginza).

Yurakucho Yakitori Area - Early Evening - (111108-1843)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUsQfNawLjQ

Walking through the Yurakucho yakitori area in the early evening.

Yurakucho Station Area at Night - (111108-1851)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xrGnspjfx8

Walking beside Yurakucho Station at night.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - (111108-1856)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CNTd_BtFV4

Riding a Keihin-Tohoku Line train from Yurakucho to Tokyo.

Tokyo to Kanda - Chuo Line - (111108-1900)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enXjm-fvGTA

Riding the Chuo Line from Tokyo to Kanda.

Crosswalk at 2X Speed (no sound) - (111108-2100)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jowtib9G9sk

Walking across a crosswalk (video at 2X playback speed).

Shinjuku Chuo Line Platform - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rIABvn5dNY

View of the Chuo Line platform in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Station Temporary White Wall Area - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4r0hjM0hw

The temporary white wall area at the under-construction part on the south side of Shinjuku Station.

Chuo Line Arriving at Takao Station - (111109)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew4kWJNvBy0

Watching a Chuo Line train arrive at Takao Station.

Birds - Masses of Birds - (111110-1632)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qun37ElYKlY

Birds massing on power lines by a busy road.

Ebisu Conveyor Belt Stroll - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgY_4K5vrxU

Walking towards Ebisu Garden Place on the elevated passageway conveyor belts.

Ebisu Escalator Angles - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl5-iRsbwAA

View angles on an escalator in Ebisu.

Ebisu Stroll - (111028-1923)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QH8SwqgLh0

Walking around in Ebisu.

Shinjuku Yamanote to Chuo Transfer - (111028-2319)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WstvLgKzy_A

Transferring from the Chuo Line to the Yamanote Line in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Yamanote Line Platform - Evening View - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSsI2xElyC0

Experiencing one of the Shinjuku Yamanote Line platforms in the evening.

Shibuya Platform Walk - (111028-1739)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1jKvaA5vj0

Walking down a platform at Shibuya Station.

Shibuya Sanpo - (111028-1743)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZQ30Jj_dM

Walking through Shibuya one Friday evening.

Shibuya Crosswalk, Old Tokyu Train, Etc. - (111028-1747)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUzOrpIvLsw

Walking over the "scramble" crosswalk in Shibuya, and then having a look at the old Tokyu train in Hachiko Square.

Shibuya Hachiko Plaza - (111028-1800)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF6iAIXJBa4

A look at Shibuya Hachiko Plaza on a Friday evening.

Entering Shibuya Station - (111028-1802)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbKQ2xLXdZs

Walking into Shibuya Station.

Shibuya Platform Walk - (111028-1804)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8h1uL7hL14

Walking down a platform in Shibuya on a Friday night.

Shibuya to Ebisu - (111028-1807)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkazSYd-Cw4

Riding the Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Ebisu.

Hachioji Station Area Stroll - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9fePbidu0

Walking around in the Hachioji Station Area.

Buses by Hachioji Station - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBu_uaCJYF4

Looking over a bus area by Hachioji Station at night.

Hachioji Station - Waiting for the Chuo Line - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl_tr2vtINg

Waiting for a Chuo Line train at Hachioji Station.

Hachioji Station - Plaza and Bus Area (360-degree View) - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afIoQC7iZ70

A 306-degree view of a plaza and bus area by Hachioji Station.

Hachioji Bookstore - Quick Look - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htck3xq8zAg

Taking a quick look inside a bookstore near Hachioji Station.

Hachioji Station - Heading to Street Level - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCR1wh6-x70

Walking down to street level at Hachioji Station.

Chuo Line Night Window View - Central Tokyo - (111108)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2MQpNjGjaA

Looking out a window of a Chuo Line train in central Tokyo at night.

Old Type JR Train Departing Hachioji Station - (111114)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9bccnaknRo

Watching an old type JR (formerly JNR) train departing Hachioji Station.

Afternoon Shadows - (111113)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGlGvqegsG0

Watching shadows in the late afternoon.

Bipedal Shadows - (111113)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGUSV8MhXPQ

Watching bipedal shadows in the late afternoon.

Unusual Clouds with Rainbow - (111113)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5oDuG7x1NU

Looking up at unusual-looking clouds with a rainbow in the middle.

Nakano to Shinjuku (Chuo Line) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMciSJjaDsw

Looking out a right side window on a Chuo Line train as it goes from (just past) Nakano Station to Shinjuku Station.

Inside Late-Night Chuo Line Train (A) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjBay8S3ylA

Inside a late-night Chuo Line train. (A)

Inside Late-Night Chuo Line Train (B) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuvAkeud3LQ

Inside a late-night Chuo Line train. (B)

Old Type JR Train at Takao Station - (111116)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upATenrmpug

A look (and listen) to an old type JR Train at Takao Station, including watching it depart the station.

Kokubunji Station Concourse in the Evening - (111116)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKaROUi-eQg

A quick look at the Kokubunji Station concourse in the evening.

Shinjuku Station - Platform View - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iDvj8uolE

A few platform views from Shinjuku Station.

Yurakucho Station Platform Views - (111115-1551)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs7i7A4ARc

Looking down the platform at Yurakucho Station.

Tokyo Station Stroll - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKbEwkKR67k

Walking around inside Tokyo Station.

Tagami Masakatsu 田上允克 Exhibition at Gallery Kazuki 画廊香月 (A) - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjJy_Q1de7I

A look at the Tagami Masakatsu (田上允克) exhibition at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in Ginza at the Okuno Building.  (A)

Tagami Masakatsu 田上允克 Exhibition at Gallery Kazuki 画廊香月 (B) - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au5uZqLSZcQ

A look at the Tagami Masakatsu (田上允克) exhibition at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in Ginza at the Okuno Building.  (B)

Shinjuku to Ochanomizu - (Chuo Line) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvqPLDgiGNk

Riding the Chuo Line from Shinjuku to Ochanomizu.

Route to Ginza-One (Ginza Okuno Building) - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcqxnQw66X4

The hallway route to Ginza One (銀座ワン), in the Ginza Okuno Building.

Ochanomizu to Tokyo - (Chuo Line) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUNoP_ztt4U

Riding a Chuo Line train from Ochanomizu to Tokyo.

Tokyo Station - From Platform to Lower Shopping Area - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp2s_s5fY7I

At Tokyo Station - walking from the Chuo Line platform to the lower level shopping area.

Walking Through Tokyo Station - (Evening Rush) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbKZMxubTzw

Walking through Tokyo Station during the evening rush.

Chuo Line Platform Walk - (Tokyo Station) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObznVAOHOyw

Walking along the Chuo Line platform at Tokyo Station.

Chuo Line Train Leaving Takao Station - (111116)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pkrc85ma2E

Watching a Chuo Line train leaving Takao Station.

Tokyo to Kanda - (Chuo Line) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3XSOCE-kVE

Riding a Chuo Line train from Tokyo to Kanda.

Kanda to Ochanomizu - (Chuo Line) - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPqSLGZINU

Riding the Chuo Line from Kanda to Ochanomizu.

Exiting Shinjuku Station via South-Exit - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-J69pUfNXc

Walking through Shinjuku Station and exiting via the south exit.

Chuo Line Night Window View - Departing Shinjuku - (111115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4mjmOBHLs0

Looking out a window of a Chuo Line train as night as it departs Shinjuku

Otemachi Passageway to Chiyoda Line - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtaFStUpSfc

Walking through an underground passageway on my way to the Chiyoda Line.

Approaching Ueno Station - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2y_VADLC10

Walking towards an entrance to Ueno Station.

Ueno to Akihabara - (Yamanote Line) - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xru3Rx250_c

Riding the Yamanote Line from Ueno to Akihabara.

Akihabara to Tokyo - (Yamanote Line) - (111118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWjKlo5XYfI

Riding the Yamanote Line from Akihabara to Tokyo.

Yurakucho Plaza Coca-Cola Event - (111118)
http://youtu.be/dKbMM9DQVRM

Walking through Yurakucho Plaza during a Coca-Cola advertising event.

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"2011 Rooftop"

"2011 Rooftop"
Copyright by LHS

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"Waiting in Line" - (110929)

"Waiting in Line"
Copyright by LHS

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 05, 2011

"Old Water Pump in Tokyo" - (111021)

"Old Water Pump in Tokyo"
Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

There aren't many of these working water pumps left in Tokyo, but a few (including this one) are still in use.

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

"Subway Tunnel Walk, Asagaya Jazz Festival, Ameyokocho, Harajuku, Shamisen, Etc."

It's been too long since I've posted an update regarding video clips - and a number of them have pilled up.  Just to quickly mention the different... categories(?) of video clips (some things repeat since I recorded them more than once):  Seibu-Takadanobaba Station platform; old elevator arrival; inside Seibu train; Takadanobaba Station crowd; Otemachi Station; tunnel walk and train ride; Asagaya Jazz Festival; Ameyokocho; Seibu Line; Tozai Line; a modern restroom; Kyobashi sky; Chuo Line; Shinjuku; Harajuku; Okuno Building (all floors); Shamisen (with singing) performance in Room-306; Ginza; train views; Nakano Station in the evening (and a back street view); Ginza; Okuno Building; Ginza 4-chome; trying out an old switch; various city trains; a band performing near the south exit of Shinjuku Station; whitewall tunnel; Shinjuku; edge of Kabukicho; more Shinjuku; Yamanote Line views; Chiyoda Line, Ameyokocho (again); Hibarigaoka Shotengai; Tozai and Ginza Lines; Chuo Line, Yamanote Line; etc.

Takadanobaba Seibu Platform - (111021-2129)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5t4R6gz7M

A quick look at the Takadanobaba Seibu platform.

Elevator Arrival - (111021-2018)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjV6G_5WFJw

Watching an elevator arrive in an old building.

Inside an Outbound Seibu Line Train - (111021-2148)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHgQnz5AC8

A look inside an evening outbound Seibu Line train.

Takadanobaba Station Crowd - (111021-2126)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_4dI9TyHYo

Walking through crowded Takadanobaba Station on a Friday evening.

Arriving at Otemachi Station - (111020z-0921)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnMqCsCxoUM

Riding a subway into Otemachi Station.

Tunnel Walk and Train Ride - (111020z-0924)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vAUSzcrvLk

Doing the Tunnel Walk and then getting on a subway.

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 - (111028-1523)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG4doHXgJMs

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 - (111028-1630)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvhK_-7nloA

Asagaya Jazz Festival-2011 (阿佐ヶ谷ジャズ)

Ameyokocho - (111028-1238)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saibs_-M1Ds

Ameyokocho - on October 28th, 2011.

Ogawa to Kodaira (Right Side Window View) - (111025-1339)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2tTm_CPwPU

Looking out on the new construction of a section of the Seibu Line between Ogawa and Kodaira stations.

Boarding Tozai Line at Takadanobaba - (111025-1412)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdOw4MjeLyw

Boarding a Tozai Line train at Takadanobaba Station.

Modern Restroom - (111025-1509)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGaXt0aRHNk

A look at a modern restroom.

Kyobashi Sky - (111025-1513)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBlkqsjLzO8

Looking up at the sky in Kyobashi, near Ginza.

Evening Chuo Line (Tokyo to Ochanomizu) - (111025-1919)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql0AT1t-7j4

Riding an evening Chuo Line train from Tokyo to Ochanomizu.

Shinjuku Crosswalk - (111025-1934)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pArmL4ieT5g

Crossing over to Nishi-Shinjuku on a busy street.

Shinjuku Evening Streets - (111027-1749)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXn9VF61Bc

Walking along evening Shinjuku streets in October, 2011.

Harajuku Platform - Waiting For a Train Etc. - (111028-1448)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p3BszbYeS8

Standing on the platform at Harajuku Station - looking around while waiting for a train, and then riding towards Shinjuku.

Okuno Building - All Floors - (111030-1546)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-Zx3odC3g

Walking through all seven floors and two basements of the Ginza Okuno Building.

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-01) - (111030-1611)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdgGKWIxWQ0

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-05) - (111030-1625)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrr4L3BKWk

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-04) - (111030-1621)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ZkkXqn0To

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-03) - (111030-1618)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE5APfWH7Cc

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-02) - (111030-1614)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbALG_sVhHw

Shamisen Performance-306 - (Song-03)
Ginza, Tokyo
October 30th, 2011

Outbound Chuo Line (Night View) - (111029-2226)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjVIXtzvOgk

Window view from nighttime outbound Chuo Line train.

Yurakucho to Ginza Stroll - (111030-1346)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHmFGBI1_w

Walking from Yurakucho plaza into Ginza.

Old Express Train Leaving Station - (111029-1620)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6iDguG51TE

Watching an old express train leaving a station.

Kanda to Yurakucho - (111030-1337)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6wijwh-ryU

Going from Kanda to Yurakucho.

Nakano Station Platform View - (111029-1709)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ0EYdJ25_I

Looking around from a platform at Nakano Station.

Nakano Station - Platform to Ticket Gates - (111029)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWD-5o7hbOU

Walking from a platform at Nakano Station to one of the exits.

Nakano Back Streets - (111029)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KUCM9ss76s

Looking around on back streets in Nakano.

Boarding Chuo Line at Nakano - (111029)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcXsTT3yApc

Boarding a Chuo Line train from Nakano Station.

Outside Tea Ceremony Exhibition in Ginza - (111030)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh0UVxYyRcs

Walking by a large outdoor tea ceremony event in Ginza.

Okuno Building - 2nd and 3rd Floors - (111030-1526)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2HQESDtVHY

Going from the 2nd to the 3rd floor in the Okuno Building (奥野ビル)

Okuno Building - 4th to 2nd Floor - (111030-1530)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oAxh1TLw0

Going from the 4th to the 2nd floor in the Okuno Building (奥野ビル)

Crowd Gathered for Shamisen Player in Room-306 - (111030-1604)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdJY0FofN0g

A quick look at a crowd gathered for a shamisen player in Room-306.

Ginza 4-Chome Intersection (Middle) - (111030-1652)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nrc_EsqoNw

Standing in the middle of the Ginza 4-Chome crossroads.

Trying Out an Old Switch - (111030)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHesna0nOOM

Trying out an old switch in an old building.

Shinkansen Passing Yurakucho - (111030-1926)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlQ1ej_ie28

Watching a Shinkansen train passing by in Yurakucho.

Boarding Chuo Line at Tokyo Station - (111030)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDumbgGSins

Boarding a Chuo Line train at Tokyo Station.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - (111030)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFNFRUNuEVw

Riding from Yurakucho to Tokyo.

Band by Shinjuku South Exit - (111025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sIosiqCpmg

Walking by a band playing near the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Whitewall Tunnel - Shinjuku Station - (111025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTz16CVI29Q

Walking through a temporary white-walled tunnel near the near south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Cell Phone Readers - Chuo Line - (111025-2333)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyGsqLum68s

Typical cell phone readers on an outbound Chuo Line.

Chuo Line Sounds Near Asagaya and Ogikubo - (111025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ygckf9wMTU

Listening to typical sounds (motor, announcements, etc.) on an outbound Chuo Line train around Asagaya and Ogikubo stations.

Shinjuku Evening Streets - (111027-1749)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk0F4-__DCo

Walking around in Shinjuku in the evening.

Edge of Kabuki Stroll - (111027-1757)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLjjgDAh1Pg

Walking along the edge of Kabuki in Shinjuku.

Rough View of Rubber Walkway in Shinjuku - (111027)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c147zZW0w4

A rather rough view of a rubber walkway in Shinjuku.

Tobu-Tojo Line Train Leaving Station - (111026)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nkmiQiqH-g

Watching a Tobu-Tojo Line train leaving a station.

Shinjuku Under-Rail-Bridge Stroll - (111027)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfG6U5zTVL0

Walking under a rail bridge in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Station West Exit Stroll - (111027-1430)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CClr1CtTBEk

Exiting Shinjuku Station at the Central West Exit.

Nishi-Shinjuku Stroll (A) - (111027-1644)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nHC_GYTmGQ

Walking through Nishi-Shinjuku.  (A)

Nishi-Shinjuku Stroll (B) - (111027-1656)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf4lCgH8pFU

Walking through Nishi-Shinjuku.  (B)

Nishi-Shinjuku Evening Stroll - (111027-1710)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Npkpy8n-I

Walking through Nishi-Shinjuku in the evening.

Down Escalator at Electronics Store - (111027)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS5kfpQ-DuE

Going down an escalator at an electronics store in Shinjuku.

Chuo Line Nighttime Window View - (111025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XOykC1N8-0

Looking out a window on an outbound Chuo Line train.

Shinjuku Crosswalk Diagonal - (111027-1806)
http://youtu.be/XbsVU-yy3W8

Taking a diagonal view of a crosswalk in Shinjuku.

Entering Seibu-Shinjuku Station - (111027)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mtdy8m-WnQ

Walking into Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

Door Window View - Chuo Line - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Xjre0tVPI

Looking out a door window of the Chuo Line.

Ueno Station - Ueno to Uguisudani - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx4BlqIE14s

Walking through part of Ueno Station and then taking a train from Ueno to Uguisudani.

Ochanomizu to Shin-Ochanomizu Transfer - (111028-0931)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZaorhnJjs

Transferring from the Chuo Line (Ochanomizu Station) to the Chiyoda Line (Shin-Ochanomizu Station).

Yushima to Nezu - (Chiyoda Line) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aBYqGxCSQo

Riding from Yushima to Nezu on the Chiyoda Line.

Chiyoda Line Train Leaving Nezu Station - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOs3KbJP1OQ

Watching a Chiyoda Line train leaving Nezu Station.

Ameyokocho Side Streets - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIG56XtRC9U

Walking down some side streets in Ameyokocho.

Ameyokocho Stroll (B) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhZqIKqkEM

Walking through the Ameyokocho area.  (B)

Ameyokocho Stroll (C) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdl0LRp0Wo0

Walking through the Ameyokocho area.  (C)

Ameyokocho Stroll (D) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejQ2eWACS84

Walking through the Ameyokocho area.  (D)

Hibarigaoka Shotengai (Shopping Street) - (111102-1705)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2f95SpVLfQ

Walking down the Hibarigaoka Shotengai (shopping street) one evening.

Hibarigaoka Station (and Stationside) - (111102 - 1658)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcT8TbYzEHI

Hibarigaoka Station, including the platforms, the inside area, both exits, and (briefly) areas beside the station.

Ogawa to Kodaira - (Seibu Line) - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iKiWHtzoxY

Right-side window view from a Seibu Line train between Ogawa and Kodaira.

Kammer Exhibition at Gallery Camellia - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2EEce6voQU

A quick look at a part of the Kammer Exhibition at Gallery Camellia.

Tozai Line Train Arriving at Tokorozawa Station - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bksyFBUZs0g

A view of a Tozai Line train arriving at Tokorozawa Station.

Nihonbashi to Ginza - (Ginza Line) - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhwvPH_5GU

Riding a Ginza Line train from Nihonbashi to Ginza.

Walking Through Tokyo Station - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO9yDRs8EI

Walking through Tokyo Station in the evening.

Ginza Chuo-Dori Stroll - (111101)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey4NoHKJ9a0

Walking down Chuo-Dori in Ginza, Tokyo.

Okuno Building Elevator and Shadows - (111101-1514)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kF1lwst8Yw

Riding in the Okuno Building elevator and walking through shadows.

Mitaka Station Platform - 11:40 p.m. - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIVpz5sXOb4

Walking down a Mitaka Station platform at 11:40 p.m.

Yamanote Ride to Nishi-Nippori - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcQmrBwHA_M

Riding the Yamanote Line to Nishi-Nippori Station.

Takadanobaba to Shinjuku - (Yamanote Line) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkowIDFmaGo

Riding a Yamanote Line train from Takadanobaba to Shinjuku.

Harajuku Takeshita-Dori Stroll - (111028-1342)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXIbzZoXYig

Exiting Harajuku Station and then walking down Takeshita-Dori.

Yamanote Ride to Tabata - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sCbc5hCpvQ

Riding the Yamanote Line to Tabata Station.

Tabata to Komagome - (Yamanote Line) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHboxUROfDo

Riding the Yamanote Line from Tabata to Komagome.

Sugamo to Otsuka - (Yamanote Line) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-pqy3rD7Es

Riding the Yamanote Line from Sugamo to Otsuka.

Ikebukuro to Takadanobaba (Yamanote Line) - (111028)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu7EZzy1Ew8

Riding the Yamanote Line from Ikebukuro to Takadanobaba.

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/