"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/

"Shinjuku South Exit - October 11th, 2011"

"Shinjuku South Exit - October 11th, 2011"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

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/

"Looking Towards Yoyogi Station" - (110927_2126)

"Looking Towards Yoyogi Station"

Copyright by Lyle H Saxon

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

"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/

"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/

"Waiting for a Train" - (110719)

"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/

"How was this made?"

"How was this made?"

Copyright 2011, by LHS

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

"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/

"Rusting Bridges..."

In the two and a half decades I've been using the Tokyo train system, one thing I've always taken for granted was maintenance.  The railways were always carefully maintained.  I hasten to say that the system is still functioning very well, and is still probably the very best intracity and intercity rail system in the world, but steel bridges and other structural parts that need to be repainted on a regular basis in order to keep rust away, are rusting for want of paint!

Every time I see rust on a bridge (and many other places, but especially on bridges), I keep thinking "Why aren't they doing basic, long-term maintenance?".  If they're planning on just running the system into the ground and letting it fall apart, then nothing matters, but that just can't be!  Can it?  But if they plan on long-term viability for the train system, then how can they let the steel structures rust/rot away?  For short-term profit?  It's far more expensive to build a new bridge than it is to maintain an existing one through repainting it, etc.

It can't be (can it?) that they are sabotaging the future of Japan's rail system for the sake of STP (Short Term Profits)!  The situation seems symptomatic of so much that is going wrong in the world now - basically sabotaging the future for short-term savings/profits.

Priorities... the railways have spent a lot of money installing elevators and escalators at all the stations (no mean feat, that, given the vast scope of the Tokyo train system), and now that the economy is is doing badly, a lot of advertising spaces are going unrented.  I can't know what is going on management-wise in the offices of the railways, but could it be that due to lower revenues than expected, they are putting off expensive maintenance in the hope that the economy will improve before the bridges become so rusted that the rail lines have to be shut down for safety reasons?

If this is the case, it seems like a fool's gamble to me.  Any rust on a steel structure means it is that much weaker than before part of the steel rotted.  Hard times or no, painting vital steel bridges should be a non-negotiable absolute must-be-done priority!  If there isn't money, the suits should get out of their worthless meetings, put on overalls and grab some paint brushes!  I think.  I'm only saying this because I have great respect for Japan's rail system and want to see it stay in great shape!

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

"Nishi-Shinjuku (Yodobashi)" - (110802)

"Nishi-Shinjuku (Yodobashi)"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Vroom! Vroom!! Vroom!!!" - (110908)

"Vroom! Vroom!! Vroom!!!"

"Vroom! Vroom!! Vroom!!!"

"Vroom! Vroom!! Vroom!!!"

"Vroom! Vroom!! Vroom!!!"

I don't know the exact technical details of this car, but it appears to be an electric car used for getting around in a local area - quite useful on very narrow streets I imagine.

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Night Train Reflections" - (110905)

"Night Train Reflections"

Copyright 2011 by LHS

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

"Musashino Line, Tamagawa-Josui, Koganei Park, Chiyoda and Hibiya Lines, Etc."

This batch of videos starts off with a ride on a surface part of the Musashino Line, followed by another video taken inside a Musashino line train as it runs through an underground section of the line.  Then there are a couple of views taken near a monorail line; a few taken near the Tamagawa Josui canal; a few of a ceramics festival in Koganei Park; train views (of various lines - the Musashino, Chiyoda, Hibiya, Chuo, Yamanote, etc.); and wrapping up with a view of trains passing in the night on the very edge of Shibuya-ku - near Shinjuku Station.

Musashino Line - Above Ground - (110914-1403)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XMyB6uIW_k

Riding on an above-ground section of the Musashino Line.

Musashino Line (Underground) - (110914-1415)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUAi3H280Pw

Riding on an underground section of the Musashino Line.

Bicycle Ride Along Road and Monorail (A) - (110911-1314)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jIrsrXi4JU

Riding a bicycle along a main road and (nearly) under an overhead monorail line.  (A)

Tamagawa Josui (From Bridge) - (110911-1341)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4aYDUFf4is

Taking a look over part of the Tamagawa Josui canal from a Bridge over the canal.

Path Along Tamagawa-Josui Canal - (110911-1343)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcynEjEnXo

Looking at a path along the Tamagawa-Josui Canal.

Bicycle Ride Along Road and Monorail (B) - (110911-1402)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8u1SYtaUg

Riding a bicycle along a main road and (nearly) under an overhead monorail line.  (B)

Insects in Trees by Small Farm - (110911-1411)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDVTYFjktM

Listening to insects in the trees by a small farm.

Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) at Koganei Park (小金井公園) (A) - (110911-1516)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcNHhp7btCU

Looking at ceramics at the Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) festival inside Koganei Park (小金井公園) (A).

Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) at Koganei Park (小金井公園) (B) - (110911-1519)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M44ZPVs8UJU

Looking at ceramics at the Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) festival inside Koganei Park (小金井公園) (B).

Fire Engine Ladder Ride in Koganei Park - (110911-1521)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3lXb1Q8qk

Watching people going up in a fire engine ladder ride in Koganei Park.

Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) at Koganei Park (小金井公園) (C) - (110911-1528)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn0F5dWiU0w

Looking at ceramics at the Daitoki-Ichi (大陶器市) festival inside Koganei Park (小金井公園) (B).

Kanda to Yurakucho - Yamanote Line - (110913-1657)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnO4soSsDkM

Riding a Yamanote Line train from Kanda to Yurakucho.

Musashino Line to Chuo Line Transfer - (110914-1421)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKouTbRmt-Y

Transferring from the Musashino Line to the Chuo Line at Nishi-Kokubunji Station.

Trains Approaching Shinjuku Station at Night - (110913-2235)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4XEveqB45o

Watching trains approaching Shinjuku Station at night.

Boarding Musashino Line at Kita-Asaka Station - (110914-1403)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL4v15svg3g

Boarding a Musashino Line train at Kita-Asaka Station.

Walking Towards Kita-Asaka Station (北朝霞駅) - (110914-1401)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CL57aS5Lkk

Walking towards Kita-Asaka Station (北朝霞駅) one hot September day.

Chiyoda Line Window View - (110915-1256)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlxCI9zq6iM

Looking out a window of a Chiyoda Line train.

Chiyoda Line and Transfer to Hibiya Line at Hibiya - (110915-1301)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AQSIJTG6N8

Riding a Chiyoda Line train to Hibiya and transferring to a Hibiya Line train.

Waiting for Hibiya Line at Hibiya Station - (110915-1308)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItfLdQW_zS4

Waiting for a Hibiya Line train at Hibiya Station.

Boarding Hibiya Line Train at Hibiya Station - (110915-1310)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaxDA6kVNt8

Waiting for and boarding a Hibiya Line train at Hibiya Station.

Hibiya Line Train Arriving at Station - (110915-1327)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27IfNKl47b0

Watching a Hibiya Line train arriving at a station.

Hibiya Line Train Leaving Ginza Station - (110915-1337)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoLB43ghoW8

Watching a Hibiya Line train leaving Ginza Station.

Edge of Shibuya Night - (110913-2234)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSr5dgT2wNM

Looking around late at night on the edge of Shibuya (which is very near to Shinjuku Station).

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

"Shopping" - (110825)

"Shopping in Kichijoji"

Copyright 2011 by Lyle H Saxon

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

"Empty Passageway at Shinjuku Station" - (110906)

"Empty Passageway at Shinjuku Station"

Copyright by Lyle H Saxon, 2011

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