Tuesday, January 04, 2011

"New Year's Day - 2011"

This batch of video clips is mostly of scenes taken on New Year's Day, 2011, in central Tokyo, but opens with an abstract video I took in November (and includes some other video clips from late December).  The New Year's scenes basically cover areas near Ochanomizu, Ueno, Akihabara and Kanda.  The Kanda material shows very lonely looking streets, since all the businesses are closed for New Year's.

Between Buildings - Abstract (101109-1327)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRgeMtcgA9o

Looking around between buildings in central Tokyo - an abstract view.

Outdoor Market in Ueno Park (110101-1351)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unu7yaLPUuc

Walking through an outdoor market in Ueno Park on New Year's Day, 2011.

Ueno - Waiting for Crosswalk Light (110101-1430)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-jfTTvfg2I

Looking around while waiting for a green walk light near Ueno Station.

Entering Ueno Ameyokocho Market Area (110101-1431)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmScKx7D1mQ

Walking into the Ueno Ameyokocho market area on New Year's Day, 2011.

Shinjuku - Waiting for Walk-Light (101228-1737)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4WNVaWy8T8

Waiting for a walk light to change in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku - Walking Through Omoide-Yokocho (101228-1737)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE3Yxv0MrOw

Walking through Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku.

Abstract - Angle Quest (101229-0015)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1nZXda9cMs

An abstract view of the rails and trains - seeking angles.

Inside Mostly Empty Seibu Line Train (110101-1045)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH8mnpvQUz0

An inside view of an almost empty Seibu Line Train.

Inside of Yushima Seido's Black Building (110101-1146)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F65IZpJ1wsM

A look around inside the normally closed black building at Yushima Seido.  湯島聖堂

Courtyard of Yushima Seido (110101-1147)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fi1R6HSppE

Looking around in the courtyard of Yushima Seido on New Year's Day.  湯島聖堂

Ameyokocho New Year's Day Stroll 2:45 p.m. (110101-1435)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyMxxXBkJDk

Walking through/with the crowds in the Ameyokocho area on New Year's Day, 2011.  アメ横丁

Walking Towards Yushima Shrine (110101-1158)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrGzwgFQR0U

Walking towards Yushima Shrine (湯島天神) on New Year's Day.

Shadow on the Ground While Walking (110101-1212)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CzzO501Qaw

Watching shadows on the ground while walking in long line on January 1st, 2011.

Near Entrance to Yushima Shrine (110101-1236)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJgx9r7aWg

Looking at the scene near the entrance to Yushima Shrine (湯島天神) on New Year's Day, 2011.

Nearing Central Area of Yushima Shrine 湯島天神 (110101-1243)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwPwUbmpy0M

Approaching the central area of Yushima Shrine (湯島天神) on New Year's Day, 2011.

Yushima Shrine Rear Inner Courtyard 湯島天神 (110101-1247)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDwoswyRJ0

Looking around in the Yushima Shrine (湯島天神) rear inner courtyard on January 1st, 2011.

Rear Courtyard at Yushima Shrine 湯島天神 (110101-1304)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjv0DMED6ZA

Looking around in the rear courtyard at Yushima Shrine (湯島天神).

Yushima Shrine (湯島天神) Central Area (110101-1307)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHop2YMh9Ws

Looking around in the central area of Yushima Shrine (湯島天神).

Food Vendor Area Near Yushima Shrine 湯島天神 (110101-1310)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K854ACYmlEU

Walking through the food vendor area near Yushima Shrine (湯島天神).

Seagulls by Pond in Ueno Park (110101-1354)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDDilCfQTa0

Watching seagulls being fed by the pond in Ueno Park (which you're not supposed to do - about five minutes after recording this, there was an announcement on the park's loudspeakers asking people not to feed any wild animals in the park).  (上野公園)

Forlorn 17:00 Chimes in Central Tokyo (110101-1705)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpT02cTze3s

Looking around a mostly deserted central Tokyo on New Year's Day 2011 while listening to forlorn-sounding 17:00 chimes.

Route to Magazines Used Clothing Store in Ueno (110101-1519)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDMiIvEn8ow

Walking along the route to the 'Magazines' used clothing store in Ueno.

Walking Towards Ueno Park (110101-1321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6winTrxvao

Walking towards Ueno Park on January 1st, 2011.

Entering Taito-Ku (台東区) on Foot (110101-1323)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yPXJxmDyYw

Entering Taito-Ku (台東区) on foot on January 1st, 2011.

Ueno Park's Shinobazu Pond (上野公園不忍池) - (110101-1328)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_AAeUefaPc

Looking at Shinobazu Pond (不忍池) in Ueno Park (上野公園) - notice the many ducks in the pond.

Ueno Park (上野公) Shinobazu Pond (不忍池) Seagulls - A Close Look (110101-1357)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2CN9VhvtU

Taking a close look at a group of seagulls on a fence in Ueno Park near Shinobazu Pond.  上野公の不忍池

Walking Through Ueno Park-A (上野公園) (110101-1359)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPttFIAmLFE

Strolling through Ueno Park on January 1st, 2011.

Walking Through Ueno Park-B (上野公園) (110101-1402)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nAwnz9r1fg

Strolling through Ueno Park on January 1st, 2011.

Ueno Park - 360-Degree Look Near Pond (上野公園) (110101-1403)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZDKn6bdPk4

Taking a 360-degree look around at a red light near the pond in Ueno Park.

Kiyomizu-Kannondo Temple in Ueno Park (110101-1409)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndVtSD-jtXY

Walking around on the rear deck part of Kiyomizu-Kannondo Temple in Ueno Park.  清水観音堂

Walking by Instant Portrait Painters Near Ueno Park (110101-1428)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvG1V6Kj5k

Walking by instant portrait painters on the stairs leading down from Ueno Park.  I remember either these very people, or else similar people doing the exact same thing 25 years ago.

Construction Site Near Ueno Station (110101-1429)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMzhym7jQ9E

Walking by a white temporary wall around a construction site where yet another building has fallen to the Godzilla construction monster.

Entering Ameyokocho Market - January 1st, 2011 (110101-1434)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vCH1RNqgDU

Entering the Ameyokocho market area on January 1st, 2011.

Ameyokocho Crowds on January 1st, 2011 (110101-1437)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPRo-elu4u0

Walking in Ameyokocho crowds on January 1st, 2011.

Ameyokocho - Walking Towards Ueno Station (110101-1517)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8UZux782A

Walking through Ameyokocho - heading towards Ueno Station.

Ameyokocho - Continuing Towards Ueno Station (110101-1518)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SrLIAp_5ho

Continuing on towards Ueno Station - walking through the Ameyokocho market.

Ameyokocho - Path to Tokudaiji Temple (徳大寺) (110101-1524)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJaQjAXyMDM

Walking around in Ameyokocho - and finding the path to the Tokudaiji Temple.  徳大寺

Looking Around at Tokudaiji Temple (徳大寺) (110101-1532)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EdrkSfLV-o

Looking around at Tokudaiji Temple (徳大寺) in Ueno, right by the Ameyokocho market.

Ameyokocho - Heading Towards Okachimachi Station (110101-1554)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcgcwcJ1LIo

Walking around in Ameyokocho - heading towards Okachimachi Station.

Beside Overhead Tracks Near Okachimachi Station (110101-1556)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYlML3CyOQ

Walking along beside the overhead tracks near Okachimachi Station.

Akihabara - A Few Small Shops (110101-1619)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKLBgE2Esw

A few small shops in Akihabara.

Akihabara - Retro Component Parts Shop (110101-1626)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1SOBITPKD0

Retro component parts shop in Akihabara - it looked like most of the parts had been on the shelves for a very long time.

Akihabara - Footbridge Over Kanda River (110101-1631)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO9pm9xcGM0

Walking over a footbridge over the Kanda River (near Akihabara Station).

Twilight at Yanagimori Shrine (柳森神社) (110101-1633)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4a75QNiv9w

Looking around the Yanagimori Shrine (柳森神社) in the twilight on January 1st, 2011.

Leaving Yanagimori Shrine (柳森神社) (110101-1642)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyd_28r2xrc

After looking around, walking away from Yanagimori Shrine (柳森神社).

Empty Street Near Kanda Station (110101-1655)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUi21wVeqg

Empty street near to Kanda Station.

Kanda - Empty Streets, Overhead Construction (110101-1657)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a0J0Z7zGjE

Unusually empty streets in Kanda due to its being January 1st (2011).  Overhead construction is evident on... new Shinkansen tracks?

Kanda - Empty Streets in All Directions (110101-1659)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn9jjH64-bs

Empty streets in all directions from an intersection in Kanda.

Creepy Path Under Bridge (110101-1709)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqK99MfvOZo

Walking along a creepy path under a bridge not far from Tokyo Station.

Kiyomizu Kannondo Temple Drums (110101-1410)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgrmI41EKUM

Listening to Kiyomizu Kannondo temple drums while looking around on the rear deck of the temple.  清水観音堂

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

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