Sunday, November 20, 2011

"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/

Thursday, October 27, 2011

"Very Old Japanese Magazines / 昔の日本雑誌"

I was recently shown some very old (wood-block printed) Japanese magazines that I was told are from the Edo Era.  I'm not an expert in old publications like this, but they were very interesting to have a first-hand look at!  Notice that two of the hand-sewn-binding magazines put together form one picture (magazine 1/2 and 2/2).
昔の日本雑誌 / Very Old Japanese Magazines
昔の日本雑誌 / Very Old Japanese Magazines
昔の日本雑誌 / Very Old Japanese Magazines

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

"From Fixed-Focus Kodak Box to Digital Photography"

Looking back at a 50+ years-old Kodak Duoflex-IV camera brings back memories of what photography was when I was a child, and then, reconsidering my digital camera, the digital camera suddenly seems like some kind of ultra-modern device from a science fiction novel!
The contrast really is amazing!  The amount of technology in what are now run-of-the-mill (now there's an old expression for you) devices is quite amazing when you stop and try to really comprehend just how much technology is in a typical digital camera.

The sophistication of modern cameras make it so easy to take good pictures that some of the magic of film photography with old cameras is hard to imagine.  Holding this 50+ year-old camera (manufactured from 1955-60) in my hands brings back so many memories....

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

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ginza Showroom - (111014)

Ginza Showroom
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, Yurakucho, and Bettara-Ichi Festival, Etc."

Another batch of video clips, starting with various train trips - Kanda to Yurakucho, Hibiya to Ginza, a Saitama countryside view from a moving train window, and various station views while changing trains, etc.  Then there are some views of a large new construction project near the south exit of Shinjuku Station (which is technically in Shibuya-ku).  Mixed in are Ginza, Yurakucho, Shinjuku, etc. street views, a view from a bus ride, a view of part of an interesting exhibition/installation at a Ginza art gallery (by Ohtani Noriyuki), an Okuno Building view, and then several clips from the 2011 Bettara-Ichi Festival in Tokyo - taken on October 19th.  The festival was interesting for me, as it has a long history (held every year on October 19th and 20th, regardless of the day of the week), but this year was the first time I personally experienced it.

Kanda to Yurakucho, Etc. - (111011-1333)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7beuOxACYs

Going from Kanda Station to Yurakucho Station via the Yamanote Line.

Ginza Antique Gallery (銀座アンティークギャラリー) - (111011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vp63ft0a_g

Ginza Antique Gallery (銀座アンティークギャラリー)
Imperial Hotel Plaza 3F (帝国ホテルプラザ3階)

Tokyo Station Stroll to Chuo Line - (111011-1906)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zqjzBYK89s

Walking through Tokyo Station and up to the Chuo Line platform.

S9TS and S7TS - (111011-1625)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivw7kvRVFJU

S9TS and S7TS
A look at a couple of remnants of a trash-chute system in an old 1930's building in Ginza.

Train Cab - Rear View - (111012-0004)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGQpB1UnbfA

Looking out the rear cab of a train at night.

Shinjuku Shadows - (111011-2109)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAla_ahzGTM

Shadows in motion in Shinjuku.

Wooden Shoes on Stone Stairs - (111011-2345)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEAp0qr4D7I

Watching and listening to wooden shoes (geta) on stone stairs.

Shinjuku Crosswalk - (111011-1925)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSlvSsTak2k

Walking across a Shinjuku crosswalk.

Shinjuku South Exit Construction - Slot View - (111011-2258)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLQoxUoBlS0

A quick look at construction near the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku South Exit Construction - (111011-2303)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwYbgK6Ca2k

A quick look at a large construction project near the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Station White Wall Zone - (111011-2310)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfhzDthMmY

A temporary part of Shinjuku Station while construction continues - the White Wall Zone.

Hibiya to Ginza - Hibiya Line - (111014-1309)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hulFEZUNu10

Riding the Hibiya Line from Hibiya to Ginza.

Ginza Chuo Dori Stroll - (111014-1318)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuVZY9IDVhM

Walking down Ginza Chuo Dori.

Yurakucho Station - Keihin-Tohoku Line - (111014-2021)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML7zk01v1qk

Watching a Keihin-Tohoku Line train arrive at Yurakucho Station.

Ginza 4-Chome Intersection - (111014-1537)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYaDxwmPNf8

Walking over to the clock building at the Ginza 4-Chome intersection.

Ginza 4-Chome Side Street - (111014-1559)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbFTywhsRw

Looking around on a side street in Ginza 4-Chome.

Walking Towards Yurakucho in a Light Rain - (111014-1941)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHReqttDV0Q

Walking towards Yurakucho Station in a light rain.

Yurakucho Reflections - (111014-1947)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMZFtY2lzsQ

Looking out on Yurakucho Plaza through reflections....

Tobu-Tojo to Yamanote at Ikebukuro - On to Otsuka - (111019-1355)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEtnEi86-Ug

Changing from the Tobu-Tojo Line to the Yamanote Line at Ikebukuro Station, and then on to Otsuka Station.

Saitama Countryside from Train Window - (111019-0720)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yMRNBtbAe0

Looking out on the Saitama countryside from a train window.

Bus Windshield View - (111019-0743)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssbOTcWvnHc

Looking out the front windshield of a bus on the road.

Tobu-Tojo Line Compressor Noise (from Platform) - (111019-1354)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HLYlM0qixA

Listening to a Tobu-Tojo Line compressor at Ikebukuro Station.

Departing Otsuka Station - Yamanote Line - (111019-1401)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIbbqdU6z2o

Departing Otsuka Station on the Yamanote Line.

Tokyo Station Keihin-Tohoku Line View - (111019-1416)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEg0gW0q6Xg

Keihin-Tohoku Line platform view at Tokyo Station.

Platform to Walkway to Platform - (111019-1418)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryrqw-28G5I

Walking from a platform to an under-rails walkway and back to the platform.

Part of Ginza Station - (111019-2213)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqpHYHzSrjY

Looking down an underground passageway at part of Ginza Station.

Kodenmacho Station (小伝馬町駅) (Hibiya Line) Train Arriving - (111019-2159)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfmKfKL8eM

Watching a train arrive at Kodenmacho Station (小伝馬町駅) on the Hibiya Line.

Ohtani Noriyuki (大谷宗之展) Installation at Kobo (巷房) - (111019-1445)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7N2ktAXZdQ

Experiencing the installation part of Ohtani Noriyuki's (大谷宗之展) exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房), in the under-stairs echo room (humming by LHS).

Okuno Building - From 6th to 4th Floor - (111019-1506)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjM33DdO83M

Walking from the 6th floor (by the former lounge) to the fourth floor in the Okuno Building (奥野ビル).

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (A) - (111019-1724)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn-2onbhyF0

Walking around, checking out the 2011 Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) in Tokyo's Nihonbashi.  (A)

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (B) - (111019-1729)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJ1JaLV4rA

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (C) - (111019-1849)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW0yTkV5dEs

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (D) - (111019-2002)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcdDHRvav2E

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (E) - (111019-2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS3f6TxxMNM

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) 2011 (F) - (111019-2016)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxw70XimWW8

Candy Maker - Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - (111019-1731)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZZTPRCsXOE

Watching a candy maker at Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市).

Behind the Stalls at the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - (111019-1917)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soQIrr9HMyk

A perspective of the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) from behind some food stalls.

Approaching a Shrine at Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - (111019-1932)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoD-BnJ-QNk

Walking through the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - approaching a shrine within the event area.

Higashi-Ginza - Waiting for Train - On to Tsukiji - (111019-1705)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RYHpqyYhxo

Looking around on the Higashi-Ginza Station platform, and then - after waiting for the train to arrive, riding to the next stop - Tsukiji Station.

Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - Food Stall Stroll - (111019-1958)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g06JHR4mGBQ

Walking around at the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - looking at the various food stalls.

Bettara-Ichi Shadows (べったら市の影) - (111019-2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUHCQJY6itI

Walking through the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市) - watching ground shadows and looking up from time-to-time.

Bettara-Ichi Crossroads (べったら市) - (111019-2027)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14HqIrCmbRE

Looking around at a crossroads within the Bettara-Ichi Festival (べったら市).

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

Monday, October 10, 2011

"Edge of Ginza" - (111004)

"Edge of Ginza"
Copyright by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Ginza, Yurakucho, Shinjuku, Various Train Lines, Art Exhibitions, Etc."

Opening with a street view of Kokubunji, and then moving on to typical train scenes - on the Seibu Line, Chuo Line, Tozai Line, Ginza Line, etc.  There are few Ginza exhibition views, a look at the very last sliding (steel frame) window in a 1932/34 building, and then walking views of Yurakucho.  After taking a Chuo Line train to Shinjuku, a walk down a platform at Shinjuku Station, and then a look at a Tobu-Tojo Line train arriving at a station, following by Yurakucho and Ueno Park views.  Then more trains views, including from the Ginza Line and the Chiyoda Line, and more art exhibition views.  And... that's about it for this batch.

Kokubunji Street Scene - (111003-1918)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfJBHq4bhCA

Walking down a street in Kokubunji.

Train Arriving at Ogawa Station - (111004-1238)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzSh-SRWIvo

Watching a Seibu Line train arrive at Ogawa Station.

Arriving at Kodaira Station - (111004-1243)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A89F7FpOSQQ

Arriving at Kodaira Station on a new type Seibu Line train.

Waiting for Tozai Line Train at Takadanobaba - (111004-1311)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh3hxC5L26Q

Waiting for a Tozai Line train at Takadanobaba Station.

Boarding Ginza Line Train at Nihonbashi - (111004-1331)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm1rcYqBKJo

Boarding a Ginza Line train at Nihonbashi Station.

Kyobashi to Ginza - Ginza Line - (111004-1334)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_-z8PXWcUU

Riding the Ginza Line from Kyobashi to Ginza.

Ginza Chuo-Dori Stroll - (111004-1336)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lC0MeFCH8g

Walking down Ginza Chuo-Dori in the afternoon in October, 2011.

Hazama Naoko (羽間直子) Exhibition at Nabisu Gallery なびす画廊 (B) - (111004-1419)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbciIg9SPrI

Looking around at the Hazama Naoko (羽間直子) exhibition at Nabisu Gallery なびす画廊 (B).

Hazama Naoko (羽間直子) Exhibition at Nabisu Gallery なびす画廊 (A) - (111004-1413)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jJw7uIMCvo

Looking around at the Hazama Naoko (羽間直子) exhibition at Nabisu Gallery なびす画廊 (A).

Tanba (丹波岳仁) "Gattai 合体" Exhibition at Y's Arts-508 - (111004-1645)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRPamxZckXo

A look around the Tanba (丹波岳仁) "Gattai 合体" exhibition/installation (インストレーション) at Y's Arts-508 in the Ginza Okuno Building.

Last Sliding Window - Okuno Building - (111004-1733)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLHHTKmxhtQ

Having a look at the last sliding window in the Okuno Building.

Crossing Yurakucho Plaza - (111004-1852)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmwDbR0R0SY

Walking across Yurakucho Plaza.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - Keihin-Tohoku Line - (111004-1855)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl8PF_L7D1E

Riding from Yurakucho to Tokyo at night on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.

Tokyo Station Stroll and Ride to Kanda - (111004-1858)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI0MYGBpfgg

Walking around in Tokyo Station and riding a Chuo Line train to Kanda Station.

Shinjuku Late Night Platform Stroll - Chuo Line - (111004-2306)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf4aS1Wt3yU

Walking down a late night Chuo Line platform at Shinjuku Station.

Round-Earth Train Arriving - (111004-2359)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJyte0NXTlM

Gravity-bound round-earth train approaching.

Tobu-Tojo Line Train Arriving at Station - (111005-0716)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYJlaYQA2rg

Watching a Tobu-Tojo Line train arriving at a station.

Yurakucho to Tokyo - Friday, 11:00 p.m. - (111007-2302)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJcLe-ihzPg

Riding a Keihin-Tohoku Line train from Yurakucho to Tokyo on a Friday, at 11:00 p.m.

Yurakucho-SB (and Walk to Yurakucho Station) - (111007-2300)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvDQ0ois3GA

Walking by the Yurakucho-SB, and then on to Yurakucho Station.

Walking Towards Yurakucho Station - (111007-2256)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mou55g8ZPKg

Walking towards Yurakucho Station on a Friday night in early October.

Bus Ride in the Rain - Kawagoe Kanko - (111005-1317)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=318aUlx1J_g

Riding on a Kawagoe-Kanko bus in the rain.

Ginza Okuno Building - 2nd to 3rd Floor - (111007-1931)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2B3CagTIvc

Going from the 2nd to the 3rd floor in the Ginza Okuno Building.

Ginza Okuno Building - 3rd to 2nd Floor - (111007-2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ItYmpWyR_8

Going from the 3rd to the 2nd floor in the Ginza Okuno Building.

Horikoshi Chiaki (堀越千秋) Exhibition at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) - (111007-1617)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLoIkf-ilJo

Taking a look at the Horikoshi Chiaki (堀越千秋) exhibition at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in the Ginza Okuno Building.  See also:
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-gallery-gallery-kazuki-august-2011.html

Okuno Building Sounds (銀座奥野ビル音) - (111007-1936)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjHHY_DvjS8

Listening to the sounds of the Ginza Okuno Building (銀座奥野ビル音).

Hildegard Spielhofer and 東亭順 Exhibition at GC, PS & APS - (111007-1809)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7xo73oU8Lc

Hildegard Spielhofer and 東亭順 joint exhibition at GC, PS & APS.

Hildegard Spielhofer Participatory Art at Gallery Camellia - (111007-1731)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCFldGXXFj4

Watching participatory art by Hildegard Spielhofer at Gallery Camellia (ギャラリーカメリア).

Fish and Plants in Ueno Park Pond - (111007-1252)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb6yCPUbNx4

Looking at a couple of large carp and the many large-leaved plants in the Ueno Park pond.

Walking Around Near Nezu - (111007-0947)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1VkBMdOUBA

Walking around on side streets near Nezu Station.

Tobu to JR - Transfer at Asaka - (111005-1359)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrurIVdvYa8

Transferring from a Tobu line to a a JR line at Asaka.

Boarding Chuo Line at Nishi-Kokubunji - (111005-1421)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51CfHu9vNYc

Boarding a Chuo Line train at Nishi-Kokubunji Station.

Riding Bike Towards Nishi-Kokubunji Station - (111006-1112)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rR8p5bAtw0

Riding a bike towards Nishi-Kokubunji Station.

Ginza Chuo-Dori Stroll - (111007-1318)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHN2bsEAEos

Walking down Chuo-Dori in Ginza.

Ginza Station Platform Walk - (111007-1313)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdCK8txsenw

Walking down the platform of Ginza Station.

Inside Mostly Empty Odakyu Train on Chiyoda Line - (111007-0936)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h8Q0u4tqqQ

Riding an almost empty Odakyu Line train on the Chiyoda Line.

Ueno-Hirokoji to Ginza - Ginza Line - (111007-1301)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gtdpz2RqkU

Riding a Ginza Line train from Ueno-Hirokoji Station to Ginza Station.

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

Saturday, October 01, 2011

"Clear Air..." - (110922)

"Clear Air..."
Copyright 2011 by LHS

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

"Ginza Exhibitions, Yamanote Line, Seibu Line, Shinjuku, Ueno, Etc."

This batch of video clips opens with a view of trees blowing in fairly strong winds a few hours before Typhoon-15 blew through Tokyo.  Also in this batch are several art exhibition related clips, of galleries, installations, and exhibitions.  There are crickets at a nighttime train station, several train views (Yamanote, Tozai, Seibu lines, etc.), There are also views of Ginza, Ueno Park (including a look inside a cool pond-side old-style coffee shop), Shinjuku, etc.

Trees Blowing in Pre-Typhoon Wind - (110921-1551)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldia8UG8VpY

Trees blowing in strong winds shortly before Typhoon #15 hit Tokyo on September 21st, 2011.

Room-306 Installation - (110924-1622)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdOhZK9JvkQ

A quick look at an installation in Room-306.

Ikeda Tatsuo Exhibition (池田龍雄展) at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) - (110924-1807)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B88M-UEAqzM

A quick look around during the Ikeda Tatsuo (池田龍雄展) exhibition at Gallery Kazuki (画廊香月) in Ginza, Tokyo.  See also this blog post about the event:
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/2011/09/ikeda-tatsuo-exhibition-at-gallery.html

Crickets at Higashi-Murayama Station - (110924-2156)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nao340nMAXo

September 2011 crickets heard from a platform at Higashi-Murayama Station.

Waiting for Train at Takadanobaba Station - (110924-2122)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMue5PMWHEQ

Waiting for a train at Takadanobaba Station.

Ginza Chuo Dori Stroll - Saturday at Noon - (110924-1204)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DqAJ_2LRVU

Walking down Ginza Chuo Dori at noon on a Saturday.

Noontime in Front of Okuno Building - (110924-1209)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zph-EX--M4A

Looking around in front of the Okuno Building at just after noon on a Saturday.

Walking Down Platform at Tozai Takadanobaba - (110924-2115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIr4RzYAqo

Walking down a platform at Tozai Takadanobaba Station.

画廊香月での昔話 - (110924-1844)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51HmyjJvwU

画廊香月での昔話 - 2011/09/24

画廊香月 昔話 銀座

Glimpse of Ginza-One Opening Party - (110926-1853)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRWljc1ZjdY

A quick look at the September 26th, 2011 opening party at Ginza One.

Ginza One Artist Explaining Hidden Face Painting (B) - (110926-2201)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxiyAn_SqF4

A Gallery Ginza-One artist explaining his hidden face painting.  (B)

Ginza One Artist Explaining Hidden Face Painting (A) - (110926-2146)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLV80fuP0DU

A Gallery Ginza-One artist explaining his hidden face painting.  (A)

Kurota Hirofumi and Kato Emiko Exhibition at Project-306 (A) - (110926-1801)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZUIZ-KqngU

Kurota Hirofumi and Kato Emiko Exhibition at Project-306 (B) - (110926-1807)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLu-gpCYuWA

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) and Kato Emiko (加藤恵美子) Exhibition at Project-306 (306号室プロジェクト).  (B)
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/2011/09/kurota-hirofumi-and-kato-emiko.html

Yurakucho to Imperial Hotel Plaza (有楽町駅から帝国ホテルプラザまで) - (110926-1601)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfHd603QNk

Walking from near Yurakucho Station to Imperial Hotel Plaza (有楽町駅から帝国ホテルプラザまで).

Kanda to Tokyo (Yamanote Line 山手線) - (110926-1259)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyZG7LJHLSs

Riding a Yamanote Line (山手線) train from Kanda to Tokyo.

Window View - Morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line (A) - (110928z-0836)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RKUMBaVBRI

Looking out a side window on a morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.  (A)

Window View - Morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line (B) - (110928z-0840)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm1JJMpLvz8

Looking out a side window on a morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.  (B)

Window View - Morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line (C) - (110928z-0846)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baycJRZCzrc

Looking out a side window on a morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.  (C)

Window View - Morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line (D) - (110928z-0851)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCzIayskhTg

Looking out a side window on a morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.  (D)

Window View - Morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line (E) - (110928z-0855)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5026IeLJvY

Looking out a side window on a morning Seibu-Shinjuku Line train.  (E)

Takadanobaba to Waseda - Tozai Line - (110928z-0905)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3NTo0t1NDg

Riding a Tozai Line train from Takadanobaba to Waseda.

Takadanobaba to Seibu-Shinjuku - (110927-1859)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldp_DwaXmkg

Riding a Seibu-Shinjuku Line train from Takadanobaba Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

Edge of Kabukicho to Near Shinjuku Station - (110927-1907)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwiqJOoV3fc

Walking from the edge of Kabukicho to near Shinjuku Station - including the Omoide-Yokocho akachochin izakaya street.

Walking by West Side of Shinjuku Station - (110927-1917)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GxmNuUXsRI

Walking by the west side of Shinjuku Station in the evening.

Sidewalk Stroll in Shinjuku - (110927-1926)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjCZr6I6s5c

Walking down an evening sidewalk in Shinjuku.

Trains on South Side of Shinjuku Station - (110927-2128)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlVosVJUZ-k

Watching trains on the south side of Shinjuku Station (which is actually in Shibuya-ku).

Cell Phone Reading at Shinjuku Station - (110927-2242)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWjt_oQN-0

A person standing on a platform at Shinjuku Station reading something on their cell phone screen.

Insect Sounds in the Foothills - (110928-1259)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqT1u-O4WI8

The sound of insects in trees in the foothills.

Train with Noisy Brakes - (110928-1313)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfuiDnjtFHo

Watching a train with noisy brakes come into the station.

Old Type Chiyoda Line Train Leaving Station - (110928z-0924)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovDYeoVQuwA

Watching an old type Chiyoda Line train leaving the station.

Old Style Coffee Shop in Ueno Park - (110929-1258)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ETDk7p69o0

Looking around in a cool old coffee shop in Ueno Park.

Walking Around in a Coffee Shop in Ueno Park - (110929-1321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5VSpDa_Lio

Walking around having a look at the details of a cool old coffee shop inside Ueno Park.

Plants in Breeze in Ueno Park Pond - (110929-1422)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DJcIkbwhtI

Watching plants in a pond in Ueno Park moving slightly in a breeze.

Street Musician by Pond in Ueno Park - (110929-1424)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi3aqkoFN6U

Quick view of a street musician by a pond in Ueno Park.

Yurakucho Station to Tokyo Station - (110929-2315)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmD4bnnvRYo

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

Walking Towards Yurakucho Station - (110929-2207)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRk-tUVK6Mo

Walking towards Yurakucho Station late at night.

Street Scene in Yurakucho - (110929-2304)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64eZtTFEM7M

A street scene in late-night Yurakucho.

Waiting for Train at Tokyo Station - (110929-2320)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMcUUXeU5YE

Waiting for a Chuo Line train at Tokyo Station.

Ginza Chuo-Dori Stroll - (110929-1441)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJxuC7tbqfc

Walking down Chuo-Dori in Ginza on a nice September day.

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

Friday, September 23, 2011

"Typhoon #15 Aftermath" - (110921)

"Typhoon #15 Aftermath"
As typhoon #15 approached Tokyo, I had heard that it was expected to pass by without directly hitting the city, so I was surprised at the ferocity of the winds that came Wednesday evening, September 21st, 2011.  Going out and walking over to a park, there were several broken trees there - a couple shown above.  Later, looking at a television report, it looked like the typhoon went directly over/through Tokyo.  Also on television were reports of fallen trees all over the city....

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