"Summer Leaves and Insects, Train Views, Shinbashi, Harajuku, Ginza, Etc."

The summer on its hottest days has me looking forward to cooler weather, but when I think back to a typical January or February day, I remember how much I look forward to the signs of life in the summer - the green of the trees of course, and the sounds of different types of insects (some are quite musical and pleasant to listen to).  So now that the August weather has cooled down for a few days, I look at the green, and listen to the various insects, and I'm happy that it's summer.  Attempting to capture the sounds a little, I took a video clip in a park, but the recorded sound is not nearly as nice as the original - still, it gives you at least some idea of the type of sounds I'm talking about.  Another clip shows some green leaves blowing in a slight breeze on a very hot day.

Train views include the Chuo Line, Ginza Line, Yamanote Line, Tozai Line, and Chiyoda Line.  One thing that caught my attention this past week was one of the tunnel walls beside the platform at a Chiyoda Line station - the brick facade was mostly off, and there were temporary-looking signs attached to the bare concrete that had been behind the brick facade.  I think that may be evidence of damage from the March 11th earthquake, but I'm not sure.  There are some tiles that appear to have fallen off at one of the Tozai Line stations as well.  I'm not certain that those examples of facade damage were caused by the earthquake, but I think they may well have been.

What else... I walked through Harajuku, which I associate with summer since I spent some time there when I first came to Tokyo back in the 20th century, and feel some strange need to experience it again every summer.  It was raining, but that's okay - umbrellas look good in pictures, and rain is also part of my memory of the Early Days.

Speaking of the Early Days, I also made a nostalgia run over to Shinbashi, which has changed a lot over the past couple of decades, but still has enough things remaining from that time that it's satisfying to visit.  When there's nothing left at all from a previous time at some place, it's disorienting and depressing to visit, but as long as there's something you remember, there's a satisfaction in going back to old places that were familiar in a day-to-day way.

Insects in Trees - (110817-1830)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ0ESpSRb6c

Looking up and listening to some insects in the trees.

Ochanomizu to Yurakucho - (110816-1505)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxC82IomVVA

Riding first a Chuo Line train, and then a Yamanote Line train while going from Ochanomizu to Yurakucho.

Leaves in a Summer Breeze - (110814-1215)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiHSw5WyjmA

Looking at some leaves in a summer breeze while waiting for a bus.

From Yurakucho Platform to Ginza - (110816-1517)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVEVy8MozTQ

Walking from a platform at Yurakucho Station, to Ginza.

Walk Through Tokyo Station - From Bus Area - (110816-2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tvKrL2113o

Walking from the bus area (under construction) on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station, and then through the station (under the tracks) to the Chuo Line.

Tokyo to Shinjuku (Chuo Line) - (110816-2014)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9ZWgYpLL98

Riding the Chuo Line from Tokyo to Shinjuku.

Okuno Building - 7th Floor to 4th Floor - (110816-1545)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TX3n3xwPac

Walking down one of the staircases in the Okuno Building - from the 7th Floor to the 4th Floor.

Tachikawa Station - Late Night Platform View, Etc. - (110820-0016)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpgSDfKrx6M

Looking around late at night on a Tachikawa Station platform - waiting for the train to get under way.

Walking by Tank Cars at Tachikawa Station - (110820-0015)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2zTjkUSKuU

Walking by some tank cars at Tachikawa Station.

Demonstration by Yurakucho Station - (110819-2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co35TWezUAc

Watching a group of demonstrators walk by near Yurakucho Station.

Demonstration by Hibiya Park - (110819-2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pisfB0pSkuk

Walking a group of demonstrators walk by Hibiya Park.

Walking Towards Shinbashi - (110819-2032)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjfvAQcowyQ

Walking along next to the (overhead) tracks towards Shinbashi Station.

Izakaya Scene - (110819-2222)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIY7WQdRN1g

A scene in an Izakaya place.

Waiting for Yamanote Line at Shinbashi Station - (110819-2324)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsUxj5aLfCo

Waiting for a Yamanote Line train at Shinbashi Station.

Seibu to Tozai Transfer at Takadanobaba - (110819-0905)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6I2Hf1RHE

Transferring from the Seibu Line to the Tozai Line at Takadanobaba Station.

Otemachi Station - Tozai to Chiyoda Line Transfer, Etc. - (110819-0921)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHCyVHvHOCw

Making the long transfer in Otemachi Station from the Tozai Line to the Chiyoda Line, and then looking out a window of a Chiyoda Line train.

Meiji-Jingu-Mae - Platform View - (110819-1237)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOF91UlCfb0

Looking around a platform at Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station.

Takeshita-Dori Walk-Through (Harajuku) - (110819-1246)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLEssDbktfw

Walking the length of Takeshita-Dori.

Harajuku - Meiji-Dori Stroll in the Rain - (110819-1309)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kTg0CwGoF8

Walking down Meiji-Dori in Harajuku in the Rain.

Harajuku Jingumae Street Corner in the Rain - (110819-1312)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdmL0WfLIMw

Looking out at a street corner at the Jingumae intersection in Harajuku in the rain.

Entering Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station - (110819-1326)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey7Y-Nvr4X0

Walking into Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station.

Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station Stroll - (110819-1332)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0ZIuhYzdT8

Looking around within Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station.

Meiji-Jingu-Mae Chiyoda Line Stroll - (110819-1335)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeuvGkm5BIg

Looking around in the Chiyoda Line section of Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station.

Omotesando Station Stroll - (110819-1340)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wop7pq3FhOc

Walking through Omotesando Station.

Omotesando to Gaen-Mae Station (Ginza Line) - (110819-1347)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJYiCuu6AM

Riding the Ginza Line from Omotesando to Gaen-Mae.

Shinbashi to Ginza (Ginza Line) - (110819-1355)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnMuwkxeetc

Riding the Ginza Line from Shinbashi to Ginza.

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

"Taxi" - (110801)

"Taxi"

Copyright by LHS

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

"Heading for a Train" - (110728)

"Heading for a Train"

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

"Electric Taxi, Old Helicopter, Yushima-Seido, Ueno Park, Ginza, Etc."

Another batch of video clips, beginning with (what else?) train scenes, and then a couple of views of an old helicopter in a museum; a look at Taguchi Kenji's installation in Ginza; Yurakucho scenes; more train and train station views; walking over Hijiri-bashi (near Ochanomizu Station); walking through Yushima-Seido; more train views (from the Chiyoda Line); several clips of walking through Ueno Park; more train views (the Ginza Line); walking through Ginza one hot summer day; more train views (Ginza and Tozai Lines); walking through Ginza and Yurakucho; walking through one of the izakaya areas of Yurakucho; and walking into Ginza from Yurakucho in the twilight of a summer evening.

Boarding Chuo Line at Kokubunji - (110809-1419)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soWMCPFx608

Boarding a Chuo Line train at Kokubunji Station.

Arriving at Tokyo Station, Etc. - (110809-1505)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Q6BiZi-Ec

Arriving at Tokyo Station and then walking through the station - over to the construction and bus area.

Electric Taxi and Stock Prices - (110809-1515)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S-WmVxW0CU

A brief look at a new type electric taxi and then a view of an announcer talking about stock prices while standing on the street in front of a board showing prices.

Old Helicopter (A) - (110809-1558)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0anqEzB_Z7Y

A quick look at an old helicopter in a museum. (A)

Old Helicopter (B) - (110809-1600)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OZQTB5KTFE

A quick look at an old helicopter in a museum. (B)

Taguchi Kenji (田口賢治) Installation at Kobo (巷房) - (110809-1842)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rxdcyIWi30

Having a look at an installation by Taguchi Kenji (田口賢治) at Gallery Kobo (巷房).

Walking into Yurakucho Plaza, Etc. - (110809-1914)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCQjzbDoxp0

Walking into Yurakucho Plaza and over to the other side of the tracks.

Entering Yurakucho Station - (110809-2003)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJEXmncjq4

Walking into Yurakucho Station one evening.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - 8:05 p.m. - (110809-2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm1D4erBJ4Q

Riding a Yamanote Line train from Yurakucho to Tokyo at around 8:05 p.m.

Boarding Chuo Line in Shinjuku - (110809-2332)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRVVoY7D4k

Boarding a Chuo Line train in Shinjuku.

Inside Outbound Chuo Line Train - (110809-2338)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M28qVOXk_Vo

An inside view of an outbound Chuo Line train.

Shinjuku to Ochanomizu on the Chuo Line - (110812-0857)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk00FGkn9aI

Riding from Shinjuku to Ochanomizu on the Chuo Line.

Ochanomizu Station Platform View - (110812-0908)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaTgVkP1rtc

Watching Chuo Line trains from a platform at Ochanomizu Station.

Views From Hijiri-bashi Bridge (聖橋) in Ochanomizu - (110812-0913)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BITHy5SyH7g

Looking around while walking over Hijiri-bashi Bridge (聖橋) in Ochanomizu.

Yushima Seido (湯島聖堂) - (110812-0917)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA69s6G0qQ0

Looking around inside Yushima Seido (湯島聖堂) in Tokyo (near Ochanomizu Station).

Yushima Seido to Shin-Ochanomizu Station - (110812-0928)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZZCu084wQA

Walking from Yushima Seido to Shin-Ochanomizu Station.

Chiyoda Line to Nezu Station - (110812-0934)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPUzfLdmMoc

Taking a Chiyoda Line train to Nezu Station.

Odakyu Line Train at Nezu Station - (110812-0943)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMbGH-pw-0U

Watching an Odakyu Line train arrive at Nezu Station.

Walking Through Ueno Park - (110812-1235)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0gqS-dmBKg

Walking through Ueno Park - by the green plant-filled pond on a hot August day.

Ducks and Turtles in Ueno Park - (110812-1247)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o75der60UI

A quick look at some ducks and turtles in Ueno Park.

Ueno Park - Pond Full of Plants - (110812-1259)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd6KfXjoK6U

Walking through Ueno Park - looking at the pond full of plants.

Path to Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅) - (110812-1312)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2sHnRhb1Yk

Walking to Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅) one hot August day in 2011.

Entering Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅) - (110812-1317)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwSIy_tdaAI

Walking into Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅).

Boarding Ginza Line at Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅) - (110812-1319)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9j-0S_P6iQ

Boarding a Ginza Line train at Ueno-Hirokoji Station (上野広小路駅).

Ginza Summer Noontime Stroll - (110812-1332)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXG_wHZb8n8

Walking around on a hot summer day in Ginza, Tokyo.

Ginza to Kyobashi - (110812-1953)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdI3FEjXTDk

Walking into Ginza Station and then taking the Ginza line to Kyobashi.

Tozai Nihonbashi Platform - (110812-2000)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK4c1fKMHp0

Looking around on the Tozai Nihonbashi Station platform.

Hot Afternoon - Ginza Chuo-Dori - (110812-1340)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-33PJww9LA

Walking down Ginza Chuo-Dori one hot afternoon in August.

Yurakucho Plaza - Loud Announcement - (110812-1654)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB8_2s7WAJc

Walking by Yurakucho Plaza as a very loud announcement is being made.

Yurakucho Tunnel Izakaya - (110812-1940)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogn6jA6SLNU

Walking through the izakaya tunnel that runs under the tracks in Yurakucho.

Walking into Yurakucho Izakaya Area - (110812-1942)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CAGg9p4wQg

Walking into one of the izakaya areas in Yurakucho.

Yurakucho Izakaya Search - (110812-1946)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1uWcAVKOlE

Walking around observing one of the Yurakucho Izakaya areas.

Twilight Ginza in Summer - (110812-1855)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR3q_e2Vc18

Walking into (and through) Ginza in the twilight of a summer evening.

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

"Yurakucho Plaza" - (110805)

"Yurakucho Plaza"

Copyright 2011, by LHS

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

"Yurakucho Line" - (110728)

Yurakucho Line

Yurakucho Line

Copyright 2011, by LHS

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

"Kanda Station" - (110726)

"Kanda Station"

Copyright 2011, by LHS

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

"Shinjuku in the Rain" - (110719)

"Shinjuku in the Rain"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Ginza, Shinjuku, Tobu-Tojo Line, Ikebukuro, Kokubunji, Yurakucho, Ueno, Etc."

This batch of video clips begins with a platform view in Hachioji as I get off of a Chuo Line train in the morning.  Then there's a view of getting on a Chuo Line train in Kokubunji; riding a Yamanote Line train from Kanda to Yurakucho; a look at side streets in Ginza; a listen to a voice echo in an unusually shaped room; a walk through the construction area at Tokyo Station, and then through the station over to the Chuo Line; a twilight window view from a Chuo Line train; getting off a Chuo Line train in Shinjuku; looking around on the outbound Chuo Line platform at Shinjuku Station; walking through the south exit of Shinjuku Station and walking down the hill towards Nishi-Shinjuku; a few window views out of an outbound Tobu-Tojo Line train; a look at a side street near Sakado Station and a look at Sakado Station; a listen to July insect songs; a view from an inbound Tobu-Tobu Line train window; a walk down the Ikebukuro Tobu-Tojo Line platform; a look around the plaza on the west side of Ikebukuro Station; a couple of strolls through areas on the west side of Ikebukuro Station; a window view on a Yurakucho Line train rolling from Yurakucho Station to Ginza 1-Chome Station; walking from inside Ginza 1-chome Station to street level via Exit-10; a couple of inside views of the Okuno Building in Ginza; the bus and construction areas of Tokyo Station; a few July street event views of Kokubunji; a few inbound Chuo Line window views between Kokubunji and Kanda; the ride from Kanda to Yurakucho on a Yamanote Line train; a look at an installation at the basement Kobo Gallery; a surprised listen to a singing cricket(?) in some bushes in Yurakucho; a couple of twilight Yurakucho plaza views; a view of walking down a sidewalk in Yurakucho; riding a late-night train from Yurakucho to Tokyo; walking through Shinjuku's Omoide-Yokocho yakitori street; walking along on the west side of Shinjuku Station; walking from the west side to the east side of Shinjuku; walking through part of Kabukicho; riding an outbound Seibu-Shinjuku Line train (around Hanakoganei Station); a platform look at Kanda Station and then window view while rolling to Yurakucho Station; a quick look at a tea ceremony in Room-306, a look at tea being mixed in Room-306; a look at Yurakucho Plaza; making the transfer from the Seibu-Shinjuku Line to the Tozai-Line at Takadanobaba Station; riding a Yamanote Line train from Mejiro to Ikebukuro; looking around at a morning platform scene at Ueno Station; looking around the old high-ceiling area of Ueno Station; walking away from Ueno Station towards Ameyokocho; walking down Ameyokocho in Ueno; a short look around on a summer morning in Ameyokocho; walking through side streets in Nezu (in Taito-ku); watching rain in Taito-ku (from under an overhang); looking around at the pond and dramatic overhead clouds in Ueno Park; walking through a wet section of Ueno Park; a look at an outside balcony of a temple in Ueno Park; a look at a new Ginza gallery; walking past a construction site in Ueno - where the old restaurant building used to be; window views while going from Ueno to Kanda via the Yamanote Line; boarding a Tozai Line subway at Nihonbashi Station; walking down the outbound Tozai Line platform at Takadanobaba Station; a look around from the platform at Yurakucho Station on a hot August afternoon; and finally, a summer evening stroll down side streets in Ginza.

Hachioji Station - Morning Platform - (110725-0657)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v954TnAFos8

Getting off a Chuo Line train at Hachioji Station in the morning.

Kokubunji Station - Boarding Inbound Chuo Line - (110726-1415)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kcGoGXNH1U

Getting on an inbound Chuo Line train at Kokubunji Station.

Kanda to Yurakucho, Etc - (110726-1503)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB_gHoQ99D4

Riding from Kanda Station to Yurakucho Station, and walking away from Yurakucho Station in Yurakucho.

Ginza Side Streets - (110726-1519)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usZe4RLqklE

Looking around at a few side streets in Ginza.

Echo - (110726-1753)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZp7m3G8w2Y

Listening to echoes in an unusually-shaped room....

TSUC-TSW Tokyo to Kanda (Window View - 110726-1847)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIR-ivyaSHI

TSUC-TSW Tokyo Station Under Construction - Tokyo Station Walk-through, and window view on a Chuo Line ride from Tokyo to Kanda.

Chuo Line - Twilight Window View - (110726-1853)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCRIr8rTs5I

Looking out a left-side window of an outbound Chuo Line train in the July twilight.

Exiting Chuo Line in Shinjuku - (110726-1904)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNIIzUQ8etA

Exiting a Chuo Line train at Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Station - Outbound Chuo Line Platform - (110726-1905)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibpHjILY300

A look at the outbound Chuo Line platform at Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku South Exit - Stroll Westward - (110726-1906)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKaKCmpZBX8

Walking through the south exit at Shinjuku Station, and then walking downhill towards Nishi-Shinjuku.

Kawagoeshi to Wakaba - Tobu Tojo Line - (110728-0835)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0i6oreb5l8

Riding a Tobu Tojo Line train from Kawagoeshi to Wakaba.

Wakaba to Sakado - Tobu-Tojo Line - (110728-0845)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiFJtHsS6ek

Riding the Tobu-Tojo line from Wakaba to Sakado.

Sakado to Takasaka - Tobu-Tojo Line - (110728-0849)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnh-XwzVkpc

Riding the Tobu-Tojo line from Sakado to Takasaka.

Sakado Side Street - 360 - (110728-0913)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ORHN3aZgJY

A 360-degree look from a side street near Sakado Station.

Sakado Station - Tobu-Tojo Line - (110728-1118)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UHqUPJ6hew

Looking around Sakado Station (and the bus loading area in front of it) on the Tobu-Tojo Line.

July Insect Songs - (110729-1710)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXmRrJDZIEU

Listening to July insect noises in summertime Japan.

Inbound Tobu-Tojo Window View - (110728-1123)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWzNVZ_2KPU

Looking out a left-side window on an Inbound Tobu-Tojo Line train.

Tobu-Tojo Line - Ikebukuro Platform - (110728-1213)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsAHOE-gX0

Looking around on the Ikebukuro platform of the Tobu-Tojo Line.

Ikebukuro West Side Plaza Area - (110728-1224)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoa-MTxMLG0

Walking around the plaza area on the west side of Ikebukuro Station.

Ikebukuro West Side Walkabout - (110728-1237)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bs0ipJPnvU

Walking around on the west side of Ikebukuro Station.

Ikebukuro Station Walkabout (A - Semi-Dark) - (110728-1247)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Kvzwz0A_w

Ikebukuro Station Walkabout (B - Semi-Dark) - (110728-1252)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK0_XYyTCC4

Walking around in a semi-dark Ikebukuro Station (A & B).

Yurakucho to Ginza 1-Chome - Yurakucho Line - (110728-1319)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA8pzsxTFc

Riding the Yurakucho Line from Yurakucho Station to Ginza 1-Chome Station.

Ginza 1-Chome - Exit-10 - (110728-1330)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1XmwoG_8V0

Exiting the Yurakucho Line via Exit-10 of Ginza 1-Chome Station.

Okuno Building - Stairwell-B - (110728-1414)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5erVD-Ui-lk

Walking down the B-stairs of the Okuno Building.

Discovering Room-306 (Okuno Building) - (110728-1420)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7fSvrGGZi4

Walking from the 1st to the 3rd floor of the Okuno Building and discovering room-306.

黒多弘文インストレーション  - Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル-306号室プロジェクト):
http://306project.web.fc2.com/

Tokyo Station - Bus and Construction Area, Etc. - (110728-2253)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHDA3KJJkCo

Walking past the bus area, then through the new construction area and finally through the inside of Tokyo Station.

Kokubunji - Hot July Saturday Afternoon - (110730-1415)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o1cldVW4Gg

Looking around in Kokubunji on a hot July Saturday afternoon.

Kokubunji July Street Event (A) - (110730-1411)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KP3IaKtXuA

Kokubunji July Street Event (B) - (110730-1439)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9WX7-x25pY

Kokubunji July Street Event (C) - (110730-1441)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtH-xWLUOcs

Having a look at a Kokubunji July street event.  (A, B, & C)

Inbound Chuo Line - Kokubunji to Mitaka - (110801-1025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZ_NLDtU38

Riding an inbound Chuo Line train from just past Kokubunji Station until Mitaka Station.

Inbound Chuo Line - Mitaka to Nakano - (110801-1030)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-gcOqj2Oa8

Riding an inbound Chuo Line train from Mitaka to Nakano.

Inbound Chuo Line - Nakano to Shinjuku - (110801-1040)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxxA9APnr1w

Riding an inbound Chuo Line train from Nakano to Shinjuku.

Inbound Chuo Line - Shinjuku to Kanda - (110801-1044)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbVSjupIdng

Riding an inbound Chuo Line train from Shinjuku to Kanda.

Kanda to Yurakucho - Yamanote Line - (110801-1056)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q54-7S5fm14

Riding a Yamanote Line train from Kanda to Yurakucho.

Hayashi Hiroko (林裕子展) Exhibition/Installation at Kobo Gallery (巷房) - (110801-1751)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74eUnBfS8Ow

A look at Hayashi Hiroko's (林裕子展) exhibition/installation at Kobo Gallery (巷房) in Ginza, Tokyo.

Yurakucho Crickets - （110801-1859)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayj_t-44Z9o

Yurakucho Crickets in Tokyo at twilight.

Yurakucho Plaza - Outbound Shinkansen Passing By - (110801-1901)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q2M4Ka7W1I

Standing in Yurakucho Plaza and watching an outbound Shinkansen passing by in the twilight.

Yurakucho Plaza - Inbound Shinkansen Passing By - (110801-1902)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTiWgGesZZQ

Standing in Yurakucho Plaza and watching an inbound Shinkansen passing by in the twilight.

Yurakucho Sidewalk Stroll - (110801-1912)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o0W_1DRadM

Strolling down a sidewalk in Yurakucho.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - 10:32 p.m. - (110801-2232)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h37Taykj2ME

Going from Yurakucho to Tokyo on a Keihin-Tohoku Line train at 10:32 p.m.

Stroll into Omoide-Yokocho - (110802-2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7lLoDGZ1RM

Walking through Omoide-Yokocho yakitori alley.

Shinjuku - West Side Stroll - (110802-2015)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mJ5KA4wJ2g

Walking along the sidewalk on the west side of Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku - West to East - (110802-2205)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC5w97agU5w

In Shinjuku, walking from the west side of the Yamanote Line, to the east side.  新宿

Stroll Through Edge of Kabukicho - (110802-2211)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WGkJEmdHxc

Walking through the main street side of Kabukicho.

Outbound Seibu Night View Train - Hanakoganei - (110802-2240)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vDMnVU6FGc

Looking out a window at the passing night on an outbound Seibu Line train around Hanakoganei Station.

Kanda Station, and Kanda to Yurakucho - (110804-1040)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9_riOoIpKo

Looking around Kanda Station and then riding a Yamanote Line train to Yurakucho Station.

Tea Ceremony in Room-306 - (110804-1333)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZaw75MU4AU

Watching a tea ceremony in Room-306.

Tea-Mixing in Room-306 - (110804-1350)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXepZtRKx24

Watching tea being mixed in Room-306.

Yurakucho Plaza - August 4th, 2011 - (110804-1703)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F7SNG2iTuA

Looking around an outdoor display in Yurakucho Plaza on August 4th, 2011.

Takadanobaba Station - Seibu to Yamanote Transfer - (110805-0831)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8KVUV5humU

Transferring at Takadanobaba Station from the Seibu-Shinjuku Line to the Yamanote Line.

Yamanote Line - Mejiro to Ikebukuro - (110805-0837)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjQfFuGUks

Taking the Yamanote Line from Mejiro to Ikebukuro.

Ueno Station - Platform and Old Section of Station - (110805-0856)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-K8cZKiiOc

Looking around at Ueno Station - starting on a Yamanote Line platform and walking over to an old section of the station.

Ueno Station - High Ceiling Section - (110805-0902)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRII51jaZPI

Looking around the high-ceiling section of Ueno Station.

Ueno Area Near Station - (110805-0904)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsq6dkrqdvw

In Ueno, looking around near the station.

Ueno - Ameyokocho at just past 9:00 a.m. - (110805-0906)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6IBX9L0nGA

In Ueno, walking down Ameyokocho at just past 9:00 a.m.

Ameyokocho Summer Morning - (110805-0912)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F535Kw9vH0

A summer morning in Ameyokocho.

Nezu Side Streets (根津横道) - (110805-1215)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2uy4TXasOg

Walking around on Nezu side streets (根津横道).

Taito-ku Rain - (110805-1321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxLvG3DItyI

Looking at a sudden rain in Taito-ku.

Pond and Clouds in Ueno - (110805-1335)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW3rQ0XpRNM

Pond and clouds in Ueno one partly stormy day.

Wet Section of Ueno Park - (110805-1338)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZkEj_KdAhw

A wet section of Ueno Park in Tokyo.

Temple in Ueno Park - (110805-1343)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkkVMY4Pn4c

Looking around on an outside balcony of a temple in Ueno Park.

Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in Ginza (銀座) - (110805-1800)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeX4jYMY5ss

A quick look at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in Ginza (銀座), in room-605 (605号室) of the Okuno Building (奥野ビル).

Ueno Construction and Entering Station - (110805-1411)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6szs6xgvy0g

Walking past a construction site in Ueno and then entering Ueno Station.

Ueno to Kanda on the Yamanote Line - (110805-1415)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGza8E2Dr2w

Riding the Yamanote Line from Ueno to Kanda.

Boarding Tozai Line at Nihonbashi - (110805-2025)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbUYY6wK4Ak

Boarding a Tozai Line train at Nihonbashi Station.

Takadanobaba Subway Platform Walk - (110805-2041)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkbeAFrdxmg

Walking down a platform at the Tozai subway station at Takadanobaba.

Hot Afternoon Yurakucho Platform - (110805-1424)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpzPWFmy7WU

Yurakucho platform view one hot afternoon.

Ginza Summer Evening Stroll - (110805-1923)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7PuQmEWdhM

Walking down side streets in Ginza one summer evening.

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

"Ginza Side Street" - (110712)

Ginza Side Street

Copyright 2011, by Lyle H Saxon

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

Old Glass in Kyobashi - (110715)

Old Glass in Kyobashi

Copyright 2011, by Lyle H Saxon

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

Kyobashi Staircase - (110715)

Kyobashi Staircase

Copyright 2011, by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Shinjuku Walkabout, Takadanobaba Walkabout, Shinbashi Matsuri, Etc."

This batch of video clips begins with riding a Seibu-Shinjuku Line train into Shinjuku, getting off, and walking into the Shinjuku evening.  After that are a couple of walking videos taken in Shinjuku, and then it jumps to another day, where I go on a walkabout in the Takadanobaba Station area.  Then some Tozai Line views, and then (in the evening), riding a train from Yurakucho to Shinbashi, where there was a summer festival taking place.  As part of the festival, I visited a terrace beer garden and basement showa-style izakaya.  The batch wraps up with a couple of Tokyo station views.

Exiting Seibu-Shinjuku Line in Shinjuku - (110719-2017)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJRtoSnaKc4

Coming into Shinjuku, getting off a Seibu-Shinjuku Line train, and walking off into Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Walkabout - Omoide-Yokocho Etc. - (110719-2020)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82-cfhgnwug

Walking about in Shinjuku - through Omoide-Yokocho etc.

Walking Under Rail Bridge - Shinjuku - (110719-2224)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVL6j_JJkM8

Walking Under a rail bride in Shinjuku.

Takadanobaba Walkabout (A) - (110722-1438)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTSuGiihsmE

Walking around near Takadanobaba Station.  (A)

Takadanobaba Walkabout (B) - (110722-1501)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNn2ueoRccY

Walking around near Takadanobaba Station.  (B)

Takadanobaba Taxi Loading - (110722-1507)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le5ApA7T2dw

Watching a taxi getting loaded with luggage etc. in Takadanobaba.

Tozai Platform and Cab Views - (110722-1510)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdSdKn_xrg

Walking down a Tozai Line platform and looking out the front cab for a few stations after getting on an inbound train.

Tozai Line Leaving Nihonbashi Station - (110722-1531)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rAE-NjBfZQ

Watching a Tozai Line train leaving Nihonbashi Station.

Yurakucho to Shinbashi - (110722-1950)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG8osAAYhps

Walking into Yurakucho Station and taking a train to Shinbashi Station.

Shinbashi 16th Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭) Cute Character - (110722-2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuqqvDtWh_4

At the "Shinbashi 16th Koichi Matsuri" (第十六回新橋こいち祭), watching a cute character posing with people for photos.

Shinbashi 16th Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭-A) - (110722-2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glsknTAGJ0Q

Shinbashi 16th Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭-B) - (110722-2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeLwLDsD4W4

Looking around at the 16th Shinbashi Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭-'A' and 'B').

Shinbashi 16th Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭-C) Beer Garden - (110722-2023)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpHCGGhdK30

Looking around at a beer garden section of the 16th Shinbashi Koichi Matsuri (第十六回新橋こいち祭-C).

Basement Izakaya Area in Shinbashi - (110722-2214)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXStPAFM2sM

A quick look in a basement izakaya area near Shinbashi Station.

Inside Shinbashi Izakaya - (110722-2301)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsA0SQWi5kE

A quick view Inside a Showa Era style Izakaya in Shinbashi.

Tokyo Station 11:19 p.m. Transfer - (110722-2319)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d4aBBqAmgI

Changing trains (from the Yamanote Line to the Chuo Line) at Tokyo Station at 11:19 p.m. on a Friday night.

Chuo Line Departing Tokyo Station - (110722-2321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48W2_PEbgm0

Watching a Chuo Line pulling out of Tokyo Station.

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

"Kyobashi" - (110715)

"Kyobashi"

Copyright 2011 by LHS

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

"Keio Line, Ginza Line, Ginza Installation, Ueno, Takadanobaba, Etc."

This batch of video clips opens with a look out the window of a Keio Line train, then goes to a bicycle ride in suburbia, various train views, etc.  There are also a few views of a Ginza installation, and nighttime views of Ueno and Takadanobaba.

Keio-Yomiuri-Land to Keio-Tama Center - (110717-0845)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYp_gEKZ-i0

Riding a Keio Line train from Keio-Yomiuri-Land Station to Keio-Tama Center Station.

July Bicycle Ride - (110717-1504)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxdoIR6s-Fg

Riding a bicycle through suburbia one hot July day.

Trains Arriving at Kodaira Station - (110718-1227)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am4k2ZhDw84

Watching a couple of train arriving at Kodaira Station.

Ginza Line - Nihonbashi to Kyobashi - (110718-1311)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw2vJoEx5-I

Riding the Ginza Line from Nihonbashi to Kyobashi.

Nihonbashi Station Platform - (110718-1316)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBDJzlqXnOg

Looking around on the Nihonbashi Station platform on a national holiday.

Exiting Kyobashi Station on a National Holiday - (110718-1318)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjZbLGCcoM

Walking up to street level from Kyobashi Station on a national holiday.

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) July Installation at Project Room-306 (A) - (110718-1447)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qnatdCJDDQ

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) July Installation at Project Room-306 (B) - (110718-1451)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBNffv4G37M

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) July Installation at Project Room-306 (C) - (110718-1709)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r-Plh7uyXg

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) July Installation at Project Room-306 (D) - (110718-1710)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owgU_22PvJ8

Kurota Hirofumi's July Installation at Project-306.  (D)

銀座奥野ビル-306号室プロジェクトの黒多弘文の七月インストレーション.

Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル-306号室プロジェクト):
http://306project.web.fc2.com/

Ueno Back Street Stroll - (110718-2013)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG82_HP5tZs

Walking around on some back streets near Ueno Station.

Ginza Line - Ueno to Ueno-Hirokoji (上野-上野広小路) - (110718-2019)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzyLL5L8kH8

Riding the Ginza Line from Ueno to Ueno-Hirokoji (上野-上野広小路).

Ginza Line - Ueno-Hirokoji to Kanda (上野広小路-神田) - (110718-2023)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RxegC7QkUI

Riding the Ginza Line from Ueno-Hirokoji to Kanda (上野広小路-神田).

Boarding Tozai Line at Nihonbashi - (110718-2032)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdpBzKJjBIA

Boarding a Tozai Line train at Nihonbashi Station.

Tozai Line - Otemachi to Takadanobaba - (110718-2034)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rkc3O__zRk

Riding at the front of a Tozai Line train from Otemachi to Takadanobaba.

Takadanobaba Station Area at Night - (110718-2050)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJjOcIMmoig

Having a quick look around Takadanobaba Station at night.

Local Seibu Train Leaving Takadanobaba Station - (110718-2052)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHbPVa7xz7Q

Watching a local Seibu Train leaving Takadanobaba Station.

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

"An Afternoon Train" - (110715)

"An Afternoon Train" - (110715)

"An Afternoon Train" - (110715)

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"July Green" - (110702)

"July Green"

Copyright 2011 by LHS

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

"Chuo Line, Ginza, Shinjuku, Bus Ride, Kyobashi, Etc."

This batch of video clips has typical Tokyo train rides, a couple of bus rides, a couple of exhibitions, and views of Shinjuku, Kyobashi, Ginza, etc.  In other words - life in Tokyo.

Boarding Lights-Out Chuo Line Train - (110712-1327)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utWyx2osNzc

Boarding a Chuo Line train with the lights out to conserve power.

Kokubunji to Musashikoganei - (110712-1328)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaFmaM1MfOY

Riding a Chuo Line train from Kokubunji to Musashikoganei.

Tokyo Station - Ride to Yurakucho - (110712-1408)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8VejhtY3nA

Walking around in Tokyo Station and then taking a train to Yurakucho Station.

Yurakucho Station - Walk to Ginza - (110712-1417)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6SO8rbIqGw

Looking around on a Yurakucho Station platform, and then walking to Ginza.

Nishimura Toru Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Garo-A - (110712-1523)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb9mbApd_Go

Looking around at the Nishimura Toru (西村亨) Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Garo (柴田悦子画廊 - A).

Nishimura Toru Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Garo-B - (110712-1527)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgMEhN4kkxY

Ginza Hot Afternoon - (110712-1608)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy3AOdLrSP8

Ginza - one hot July afternoon.

Okuno Building, Room-306 (奥野ビル306号室) - (110712-1824)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA3G-qHg_P4

Having a look at an exhibition/installation in Room-306 of the Okuno Building (奥野ビル306号室).

Yurakucho to Tokyo (Evening) - (110712-1948)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2WXEo6O0UM

Riding a train from Yurakucho to Tokyo in the evening.

Chuo Line - Tokyo to Shinjuku - (110712-1954)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gkNa34jVCw

Riding a Chuo Line train from Tokyo to Shinjuku.

Exiting Shinjuku Station South Exit - (110712-2020)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDbk8Wbl1r8

Exiting Shinjuku Station through the south exit.

Shinjuku Violin Man - (110712-2210)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kveH7E0kqTA

Listening and watching the Shinjuku Violin Man perform near the west exit of Shinjuku Station.

Inadazutsumi to Yanokuchi (Nanbu Line) - (110713-1345)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4YPPhQrtRw

Riding a Nanbu Line train from Inadazutsumi to Yanokuchi.

Inside Bus - (110713-0920)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfuBm0_zhQ

A look inside a bus in July 2011.

Keio-Tama-Center to Keio-Inadazutsumi (Keio Line) - (110713-1320)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQBr3i20S1I

Riding a Keio Line train from Keio-Tama-Center Station to Keio-Inadazutsumi Station.

July Green and Heat - (110713-1243)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfLbtTL8Wc0

Walking down a tree-lined street in a Tokyo suburb in July.

Hot Afternoon Bus Ride - (110713-1249)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqn5_mUMcvg

Riding a Tokyo bus in a suburb on a hot afternoon day.

Tama Center Plaza - (110713-1256)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcdLoJrnjbU

Walking through a plaza at Tama Center - approaching the station.

Nanbu Line Arriving at Inadazutsumi Station - (110713-1343)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zslOPjtYHcA

Watching a Nanbu Line train arriving at Inadazutsumi Station.

Boarding Chuo Line Train at Kokubunji - (110715-1542)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbbtXw5tAO8

Boarding a Chuo Line train at Kokubunji Station.

Arriving at Tokyo Station - Chuo Line - (110715-1614)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq63SxMGdTA

Riding a Chuo Line train into Tokyo Station.

Friday Afternoon Tokyo Station Stroll - (110715-1618)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4scugrC4pAI

Walking through Tokyo Station on a Friday afternoon.

Main Street Stroll - Edge of Kyobashi - (110715-1622)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H8DNjZuDWQ

Walking down a main street on the edge of Kyobashi.

BEAMS 2011 Group Exhibition - (110715-1902)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Poxj_PgpGQo

Part of the BEAMS 2011 group exhibition in Kyobashi, Tokyo.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - Late Friday Night - (110715-2322)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrG0Wv7k4uY

Looking around at Yurakucho Station and then riding a Yamanote Line train to Tokyo Station and looking around on the Chuo Line platform.  Taken late at night on a Friday night.

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

"Waiting for a Train" (110702)

"Waiting for a Train"

Copyright 2011, by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Entering the Subway System" - (110624)

"Entering the Subway System"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Shinjuku, Kokubunji, Ginza, Machida, Fujisawa, Hiratsuka, Mt. Takao, Etc."

There are a lot of things in this batch of video clips - from typical Shinjuku and Ginza scenes, to train views (Chuo Line, etc.), walkabout views of Machida (a local city within Tokyo), Fujisawa, and the Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri.  Yes - it's full-fledged summer now, along with the typical sounds, smells, activities, etc. that Tokyo and surrounding Japan offer - all in the July heat and humidity.

Street Singer/Guitarist - Live in Shinjuku - (110705-2210)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6GFwwCfiI

Listening to a street singer/guitarist perform live in front of Shinjuku Station (on the west side).

門谷純 - ストリートライブ/路上 in Shinjuku (Kadotani Jun) - (110705-2237)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQrluz_JwlI

Looking around while listening to Kadotani Jun (門谷純) perform live (ストリートライブ / /路上) in Shinjuku.  I really liked the songs I heard in Shinjuku last night - and bought one of the singer's CD's - which has a slightly different feel to it than the live performance - which I liked best.

Street Singer/Guitarist - Shinjuku (Two Songs) - (110705-2240)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kswUIMdh_p8

Looking around (a bit too much...) while listening to a street singer/guitarist - with a really nice voice, performing in front of Shinjuku Station.

Seibu Line Arrives at Kokubunji - (110702-1515)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtoeYnplSII

Watching both a Chuo Line train and a Seibu Line train arrive at Kokubunji Station.

Semi-Dark Kokubunji Station - (110704-1937)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwCtWsLcV2s

Walking through semi-dark Kokubunji Station.

Tanabata Decoration - Kokubunji Station (七夕) - (110704-1941)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2UMBs8okV0

Watching a Tanabata (七夕) decoration in Kokubunji Station being blown about with the wind.

Inbound Chuo Line - Lights-Out Power-Save Mode - (110705-1227)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq5TYxqDRbY

Saving power on an inbound Chuo Line train by turning the interior lights out for much of the run.

Lights Out Chuo Line Train Departing Musashisakai Station - (110705-1230)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di-6HB3Ysbo

Watching a Chuo Line train with it's internal lights out departing Musashisakai Station.

Musashisakai Station - Still Under Construction - (110705-1232)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW1MTJ9AUOY

Walking through Musashisakai Station, which is still under (re)construction.

Musashino Noontime Stroll - (110705-1237)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOfIjCyOVM

Walking down a nondescript street in Musashino-shi one hot July afternoon....

Approaching Musashisakai Station - Still Under Construction - (110705-1257)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ftDzEpZz2E

Walking up to Musashisakai Station, which is still under construction.

Inbound Platform at Musashisakai Station - (110705-1259)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV5oGfo7Wxw

Looking around on the inbound platform at Musashisakai Station.

Boarding Inbound Chuo Line at Musashisakai Station - (110705-1301)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJYDylU1dJk

Boarding an inbound Chuo Line train at Musashisakai Station.

Chuo Line to Yamanote Line - Tokyo Station - (110705-1336)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrS31lu3Mic

Transferring from the Chuo Line to the Yamanote Line at Tokyo Station.

Afternoon Yurakucho Platform - (110705-1346)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMgmbrtNtgc

A view from a Yurakucho Station platform one hot July afternoon.

Yurakucho Station to Ginza 4-Chome Intersection - (110705-1347)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXKEOcLld58

Walking from Yurakucho Station to the Ginza 4-Chome intersection.

Ginza Chuo Dori - Hot Afternoon Stroll - (110705-1356)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0TXhy4d8s

Walking down Ginza Chuo-Dori on a hot July afternoon.

Shinjuku Walkabout - West Side - (110705-2248)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uET8X-Afol4

Walking past the west side of Shinjuku Station.

Tokyo Yurakucho Trains - 1:40 p.m. - (110705-1340)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f6V6Z9MqNs

Watching trains from a platform at Yurakucho Station.

Kokubunji to Hachioji (Chuo Line) - (110708-1457)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p5BgaUn4fc

Riding an outbound Chuo Line train from Kokubunji to Hachioji - looking out the front cab and through the side windows near the front cab.

Hachioji to Hashimoto (Yokohama Line) - (110708-1517)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH_wEdP1Glk

Riding the Yokohama line from Hachioji to Hashimoto - looking out the front cab and side windows.

Hashimoto to Machida (Yokohama Line) - (110708-1534)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBcExlZU9FQ

Going from Hashimoto Station to Machida Station on the Yokohama Line.

Exiting JR-Machida Station - (110708-1549)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY1omKzkSWk

Exiting JR-Machida Station and looking around in Machida.

Machida - Between JR and Odakyu - (110708-1552)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrM1z1EhEeA

Walking between the JR and Odakyu stations in Machida.

Machida Shotengai Stroll - (110708-1554)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOOT60wPTJY

Walking down some of the many shotengai streets in Machida.

Machida Back Alleys - (110708-1603)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGhWZur2T4s

Exploring some back alleys in Machida.

Machida Side Streets - (110708-1630)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlMQxEIDNTE

Looking around on side streets in Machida.

Machida RR-Crossing (Odakyu Line) - (110708-1639)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ncQQ1zhMI

Looking around in Machida by the station-side railroad crossing by the Odakyu Machida Station.

Boarding Outbound Odakyu Line Train at Machida - (110708-1645)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=---kXpBH-fc

Boarding an outbound Odakyu Line train at Machida Station.

Odakyu Line - Outbound Side-Window View - (110708-1656)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4_LIm8-9SY

Looking out a side window of an outbound Odakyu Line train.

Exiting Odakyu Line at Fujisawa Station - (110708-1716)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgQ_wXh_BaY

Exiting an Odakyu Line train at Fujisawa Station and looking around.

Women in Yukata at Fujisawa Station - (110708-1719)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErJnhN-jf2w

Women in Yukata at Fujisawa Station - probably going to or from the matsuri in Hiratsuka.

Fujisawa Walkabout - (110708-1721)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HNS3PF3o8Q

Walking around in Fujisawa.

Fujisawa Station Area Walkabout - (110708-1728)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81UI5U_gPyw

Looking around the Fujisawa Station area.

JR-Fujisawa Station - Platform Stroll - (110708-1739)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_E2XbWLoMc

Walking down a platform at JR-Fujisawa Station.

Fujisawa to Hiratsuka - Side Window View - (110708-1746)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIxf4iskQJs

Looking out a right-side window of a Tokaido Line train as it speeds from Fujisawa to Hiratsuka.

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - A) - (110708-1803)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf4z0Q6QnMs

The 61st Shonan-Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (第61回の湘南平塚七夕祭り - A), July 8th, 9th, and 10th - this clip recorded on July 8th, 2011.

(Note: The exact way the name of the festival is written in an event handout I received is: 第61回 湘南ひらつか七夕まつり - I guess they're using ひらつか instead of 平塚, and まつり instead of 祭り for stylistic reasons.)

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - B) - (110708-1814)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHEtxmhfTK8

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - C) - (110708-1824)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWyIlb6KClY

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - D) - (110708-1828)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyeKLfHbH8w

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - E) - (110708-1837)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiQBxYnxVtc

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - F) - (110708-1851)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh45UsIOpw0

Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri (61st湘南平塚七夕祭り - G) - (110708-1921)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNfG2W8ACuU

Boarding Tokaido Line at Hiratsuka Station - (110708-1929)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQGgjUMORk

Boarding a Tokaido Line train at Hiratsuka Station after seeing a festival.

Night Run - Hiratsuka to Tsujido - (110708-1939)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_TLx7pw9k

Riding an inbound night Tokaido line train from Hiratsuka to Tsujido.

Tsujido - Old End of Platform Exit - (110708-2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnEf8S48Bo8

Looking at the last traces of the original old Tsujido platform by the end-of-platform exit.

Tsujido - Outbound Tokaido Line - (110708-2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2CdP39ti8

Watching an outbound Tokaido Line train at Tsujido Station.

Tsujido Station - Main Entrance at Night - (110708-2019)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tFKSAoWWCo

Looking at the main entrance of the new (mostly) rebuilt Tsujido Station at night.

Chigasaki - Lonely Rail Crossing - (110708-2042)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSAbh6S-ptM

Watching a late night freight train pass by a lonely rail crossing in Chigasaki.

Tsujido Station Old Bits - Ride to Fujisawa - (110708-2051)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv8bLDuGjiE

Looking at the few old parts of Tsujido Station still remaining, and then boarding an inbound Tokaido Line train and looking out a window on the ride to Fujisawa.

Night Inbound Tokaido Line - Window View (to Shinbashi) - (110708-2143)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QkdRYsjUjM

Looking out a window of an Inbound Tokaido Line train - getting off at Shinbashi Station.

Night Shinbashi and Yurakucho Station Views - (110708-2156)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Q-1Hgkwec

Walking around in Shinbashi Station, riding a train to Yurakucho Station, and looking around at Yurakucho Station.

Night Yurakucho to Tokyo, Etc. - (110708-2243)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGulKUONYHk

Walking to Yurakucho Station, and then taking a train to Tokyo Station.

Mt. Takao Cable Car Assent (高尾山ケーブルカー上り) - (110711-1829)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hybkd0UVH28

Riding the cable car up part of Mt. Takao (高尾山ケーブルカー上り).

Mt. Takao Evening - (110711-1848)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHe7KCJIwxw

Looking around on Mt. Takao in the evening.

Revelers in the Night at Mt. Takao - (110711-1927)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmD2RsoyG88

Listening to revelers in the Night at Mt. Takao.

Boarding Cable Car at Top of Mt. Takao - (110711-2039)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkPq4h-roqA

Boarding the Mt. Takao cable car at the top.

Mt. Takao Cable Car Descent (高尾山ケーブルカー下り) - (110711-2045)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hvT1_qC2ho

Riding the Mt. Takao cable car down the mountain. (高尾山ケーブルカー下り)

Lonely Area Below Mt. Takao Cable Car Station - (110711-2056)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJGBwLRMsI

Looking around in the lonely area near the lower Mt. Takao cable car station.

Train Dancing - (110711-2105)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bich2dm2fIE

Train dancing on the Keio Line.

Nighttime Takao Station - (110711-2121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfuZqUTrkwA

Looking around Takao Station one Monday evening.

Inside Inbound Nighttime Chuo Line - (110711-2136)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9TmNuijQE0

Looking around inside an inbound nighttime Chuo Line train.

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

"Hachioji" - (110702)

"Hachioji"

Copyright 2011 by LHS

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

"Seibu-Ikebukuro Station Platform" - (110629-2228)

"Seibu-Ikebukuro Station Platform"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle (宏) Saxon

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

"Chuo Line, Nishi-Shinjuku, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Takadanobaba, Ginza, Etc."

This batch of videos begins with some low-resolution views taken on the Chuo Line, and then there are views of Nishi-Shinjuku, Takadanobaba, Yurakucho, Ginza, Ueno, and Ikebukuro.  The heat of summer was a little later than usual to kick in, but it's a typical hot and humid Tokyo summer now.  In Yurakucho, there are views of the outside yakitori places full of Friday evening between-work-and-home people.

(Lo-Res) Inbound Chuo Line Leaving Musashisakai Station - (110628-1349)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DntVaJCVWIo

(Lo-Res) Watching an inbound Chuo Line train leaving Musashisakai Station.

(Lo-Res) Outbound Chuo Line Arriving at Musashisakai Station - (110628-1350)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YsTdpvjNcY

(Lo-Res) Watching an outbound Chuo Line train arriving at Musashisakai Station.

(Lo-Res) Front Cab View Arriving at Higashi-Koganei - (110628-1351)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qASKrJOGbmI

(Lo-Res) Looking out the front cab of an outbound Chuo Line train arriving at Higashi-Koganei.

(Lo-Res) Chuo Line - Outbound Cab View - (110628-1356)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksiU9xfCnc4

(Lo-Res) Looking out the front cab of an outbound Chuo Line train.

(Lo-Res) Chuo Line - Outbound Cab View (Kokubunji Station) - (110628-1357)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS1qAQcS7n8

(Lo-Res) Looking out the front cab of an outbound Chuo Line train as it arrives at Kokubunji Station.

Walking into Nishi-Shinjuku from Seibu Line - (110628-1945)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbZ4PpSyJDQ

Arriving at Seibu-Shinjuku Station on the Seibu-Shinjuku Line, and then walking into Nishi-Shinjuku.

Walking by Yodobashi Camera (A) - (110628-1959)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzP-ssfSjtQ

Walking by Yodobashi Camera in Nishi-Shinjuku.  (A)

Walking by Yodobashi Camera (B) - (110628-2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD_L1c3CY4w

Walking by Yodobashi Camera in Nishi-Shinjuku.  (A)

Arriving at Takadanobaba Station - (110628-2238)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjV6MbIEKWc

Looking out a half-open window while arriving at Takadanobaba Station on an outgoing Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.

Near Seibu-Shinjuku Station - (110628-2232)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP4xEgrSnas

Looking around near Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

Closed Kaiten-sushi in Nishi-Shinjuku - (110628-2022)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OO8TO-bfOk

Walking by a closed kaiten-sushi place in Nishi-Shinjuku.

West Side Stroll by Shinjuku Station - (110628-2227)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsPVVv7zOx0

Walking by the west side of Shinjuku Station.

Street Musician in The Night - (110628-2224)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bupLDRmpko

Discovering a street musician in The Night, near the west side entrance to Shinjuku Station.

Bumpy Walk - Ueno to Okachimachi - (110629-2135)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRWBXebS6Cc

Rough, bumpy walk from Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station.

Okachimachi to Ikebukuro - Nighttime Yamanote Line - (110629-2145)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFx5g2pHTcg

Riding a nighttime Yamanote Line train from Okachimachi to Ikebukuro.

Hot June Day by Takadanobaba Station - (110629-1339)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U92QqBizVEU

The area near Takadanobaba Station on a hot June day.

Waiting for Tozai Line at Takadanobaba Station - (110629-1342)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSHfEaHa2Tw

Waiting for a Tozai Line train at Takadanobaba Station.

Ginza Line - Nihonbashi to Ginza - (110629-1402)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BfAmQhZB7A

Riding from Nihonbashi to Ginza on the Ginza Line.

Ginza Chuo-Dori Stroll - (110629-1410)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw8Qjp84AMo

Strolling down Chuo-Dori in Ginza.

Ginza 1-Chome Stroll - (110629-1419)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17lfr8Tal5Q

Walking through Ginza 1-Chome.

Slightly Less Noisy Elevator Ride - (110629-1558)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4R7haupswE

Riding an old elevator - which was slightly less noisy this time around.

Twilight Ginza Stroll - (110629-1854)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW3PJTmQwCQ

Walking through Twilight Ginza.

Evening Ginza - Cat and Lion to Side Streets - (110629-1900)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l2KkNAmtoU

Walking through evening Ginza - from the cat and lion at Ginza 4-chome, to other side streets in Ginza.

Ginza to Yurakucho Twilight Stroll - (110629-1908)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCKmlQ9ZYlU

Walking through Ginza towards Yurakucho.

Twilight Yurakucho Plaza - Return to Ginza - (110629-1917)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVMVLbL3yj0

Looking around in the twilight in Yurakucho Plaza, and then walking back towards Ginza.

Yurakucho Yakitori Stroll - (110629-1931)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5IG6zZcRmk

Walking around in the Yurakucho yakitori area.

Yurakucho to Ueno - Nighttime Yamanote Line - (110629-2110)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-GXxvwNuY

Riding a nighttime Yamanote Line train from Yurakucho to Ueno.

Ueno Station - Yamanote Keihin-Tohoku Lines - (110629-2121)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBV9ai4iBTM

On a platform at Ueno Station - watching a Yamanote Line train and Keihin-Tohoku Line train depart in the same direction at the same time.

Ueno Station Walkabout - (110629-2123)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLFSlX5_Fmo

Walking around inside Ueno Station.

Ikebukuro Station Walkabout - (110629-2209)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6QLIDky1mM

Walking around in Ikebukuro Station.

Walking Around in Ikebukuro - (110629-2213)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVpRDhV-04E

Walking Around in Ikebukuro Station.

Ikebukuro Street Musician - (110629-2216)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDf_P0zUJ8Y

Stumbling across a street musician in Ikebukuro.

East Side of Ikebukuro Station - (110629-2221)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G02_mGek1Wk

Looking around on the east side of Ikebukuro Station.

Tokorozawa to Higashi-Murayama - (110629-2322)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z0pAmIJMdE

Riding a Seibu Line from Tokorozawa to Higashi-Murayama.

Tokorozawa Station Walkabout - (110629-2314)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtkBAXVrqow

Walking around in under-construction Tokorozawa Station.

Nishi-Tokorozawa Station Walkabout, Etc. + Ride to Tokorozawa - (110629-2305)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIiud_z7JXI

Walking around in late-night Nishi-Tokorozawa Station, and then riding a Seibu train to Tokorozawa.

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