Travel Videos 365 - BETA version 1.02

Next: "Mysterious Ways - U2" (3/16)↓ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1gq8Ua3tTI The Japan Trip Video Playlist is here http://shigekijack.blogspot.com/2008/01/youtube-video-players.html#2 This is a video from The Wesleyan Spirits' (from Wesleyan University) concert trip to Tokyo and Kagoshima Japan in.... more

Yabusame - Archery on Horseback at Meiji Jingu on Shichi Go San November 3, 2007, Tokyo JAPAN

A pleasant day in the heart of Tokyo away from the craziness.

This is part of a performance of bugaku, ancient Japanese court music (gagaku) accompagnied by dance. This art developed and flourished during the Heian period but is still sometimes performed today. It was recorded during 2008 Spring Grand Festival at Meiji Jingu in Tokyo.

Description Beautiful antique ivory Japanese netsuke. This netsuke is made of antique elephant ivory (zouge in Japanese) with beautiful striation and ring patterns. Expertly carved and with an impressive luster and sheen, this high quality ivory does have some scratches and scuff marks as evidence of past use and.... more

Uma visita ao belo Castelo de Okazaki, Aichi. Apresentacao holografica da era Meiji, 3D Virtual. Okazaki Castle (岡崎城, Okazaki-jō?), although not the same castle as was originally built, nor in the same place, nevertheless has a long history dating back to 1455, when it was built by warrior Saigo Tsugiyori..... more

Fifth part of my summer vacation video. The Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the souls of the Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. This video also features shrines around Kichijoji. Music from My Neighbor Totoro by Joe Hisashi.

This is a video of me visiting the Meiji Shrine, near Meiji-jingumae Station in Tokyo. The Meiji Emeperor (Mutsohito) is my favorite Japanese Emperor and this shrine honors his life. He reigned in Japan during a time in which Japan rapidly transformed into a modern world power. The last portion of the video has.... more

Meiji Shrine, a very nice place in the middle of Tokyo

Shooting in a Kyoto Pref. Fushimi town