Showing posts with label Ginza Yurakucho Tokyo Shibuya Shinjuku Tokyo Etc. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 20, 2011

"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.

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http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
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