Une famille au Japon: tea ceremony lesson in Kanaya
Un moment privilégié qui dépasse la barrière de la langue : dans une maison typique japonaise, être initées par des maîtres venus de Kyoto à la cérémonie du thé vert, le matcha, de la préparation à la dégustation, habillées de kimonos dans un cadre magique.
言葉では表現できない貴重な体験。伝統的な日本家屋で、京都の茶道の先生たちによるお茶会が開かれた。着物を着させてもらって、お茶会の習わしに沿って抹茶をいただく。
Words cannot describe the select time we had in a typical Japanese house where we were initiated to tea ceremony by Senseis from Kyoto ; we were dressed in kimonos and drank the famous Matcha green tea, the one and only used for tea ceremony.
Titre
tea ceremony lesson in Kanaya
Directed by
minuscule production
Date
August 2016
Location
Kanaya, Futtsu, Japan
Duration
2'01''
Music
forest by Gaspard Sommer
Produced by
Cent Dix
Copyright
© minuscule production
Special thanks to
Kanaya, Futtsu
Une famille au Japon: art of kimono
Séjournant à Kanaya, nous avons créé un lien particulier avec ses habitants qui nous ont dévoilé leur tradition. Lors d’un moment de douceur et de complicité, Madame Suzuki a habillé Gaëlle de son propre kimono transmis de mère en fille. Une prière au temple finit d’immortaliser cet instant.
金谷に滞在中、地元の皆と仲良くなり、金谷に伝わる伝統や地元の習わしを色々教わった。お世話になった鈴木さんご夫妻の奥様がお母さんから代々受け継いできた自分の着物をガエルに着せてくれたことは、本当に感慨深い経験でした。この素晴らしい体験に感謝して、お寺にお参りしてから帰路につく。
We had the chance to live a close relationship with people from Kanaya while we were staying there ; they shared their traditions and rituals with us. We experienced a moment of sweet collusion when Mrs. Suzuki dressed Gaëlle with the kimono that belongs to her family for generations. A prayer at the temple concluded the day.
Titre
art of kimono
Directed by
minuscule production
Date
August 2016
Location
Kanaya, Futtsu, Japan
Duration
1'10''
Music
japanese traditional song about soba
Produced by
Cent Dix
Copyright
© minuscule production
Special thanks to
Kanaya, Futtsu
Japan DNA
a minuscule production filming experience
Une famille au Japon: a summer experience in Kanaya, Chiba
Séjournant plusieurs semaines dans un village situé à deux heures de Tokyo, cette expérience nous a permis de créer des liens privilégiés avec ses habitants.
Vivre le quotidien japonais nous a permis de découvrir de manière plus profonde leurs traditions et d'être invité à leurs activités préférées.
Kururi Castle, Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Kururi Castle (久留里城) in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture.
Built in 1540 by Mariya Takeda. It was later captured by Satomi Yoshitaka, who used it as his base of operations against the Hōjō clan who were based in Odawara Castle.
The Hōjō made three failed attempts to take Kururi Castle, until finally in 1564 the Hõjõ, with the help of samurai trained in the methods of shinobijutsu (castle infiltration), seized the castle and the Satomi fled. The Satomi weren’t fazed though and led an all out assault to reclaim the castle just three years later in 1567.
In 1590 Toyotomi Hideyoshi laid siege to the Hõjõ base castle at Odawara defeating the Hõjõ. The Satomi had been asked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to help in the attack on the Hõjõ, but support from the Satomi clan wasn’t given in time. Toyotomi Hideyoshi subsequently punished them by depriving the Satomi of their entire domain.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s able ally Tokugawa Ieyasu assigned the castle to Matsudaira Tadamasa. A large castle town was established at the base of the mountain within the third bailey of the castle which now encompassed not only the mountain but the entire valley below.
Kururi Castle was later successively ruled by the Osuga, Tsuchiya, and Kuroda clans after the Battle of Sekigahara (1600). In 1679 the daimyõ Tsuchiya Naoki was declared insane, his son was demoted, and the domain was suppressed. The castle was allowed to fall into ruin.
In 1842 the domain was once again revived under Kuroda Naozumi when the shõgun appointed him to the castle with the hope of reinvigorating the peninsula. The Kuroda continued to rule the domain up until the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
In 1872, by order of the new Meiji government, the castle was demolished and the lumber and stone was carried down from the mountain to be used for building public buildings and road works.
Like most Japanese castles today, Kururi Castle’s ruins are now a public park. A new keep was constructed in 1979 in concrete from drawings and diagrams dating from the mid-1500’s. This new concrete keep was built next to the original castle’s base, not on the same site, to preserve the original foundations. The original foundations are situated right next to the new keep and are fenced off. A sign has been erected showing a photo of the original foundation stones.
It is a 600 odd metre walk to the second bailey and then a further 50 metres or so to the main keep. One can see how easy it would have been to defend on all sides as the castle was built to take advantage of the steep terrain. Even today there is only one way to the main keep and that was protected on all sides by steep cliffs topped by a wall.
The keep itself sits atop a narrow mountain top with a small bailey that was walled and had a single simple gate. It commands a grand view of the surrounding area which even today is over 90% heavily forested mountains. Fifty metres down from the main keep the second bailey was much smaller and also encircled by a wall with two simple gates. The Third bailey was actually 800 metres away down in the plains at the base of the mountain. This was similarly walled with two simple gates. There were no moats at this castle.
Of interest are the walls which stand at only 5’2”. This was to enable the castles occupants to lob stones and flaming bails over the walls at attackers.
During the construction of the original castle, legend states that it rained 21 times, or once every three days. For this reason the castle was also given the nickname U Castle (雨) or “rain” Castle.
© James Kemlo
Full Hike: Grand Buddhist Statues on Nokogiriyama (鋸山) (Saw Mountain) & Nihon-ji in Japan
Hike Description:
WHERE to start? WHAT to pick as the jumping-off point for this description? HOW to do so with a place showered in such abundance? Perhaps it is best to first discuss the rakan (also known as arhats or enlightened ones), significant not in the total of their number but of their numerous expressions. They are situated in unique poses—some without heads—most unimpressed at the people passing by them everyday. Next, let recognize the imposing daibutsu (big Buddha), measuring at 102 feet tall and is the largest stone-carved Buddha in Japan. While on the topic of stone-carved figures, farther up near the summit is yet another soaring 98-foot relief sculpture, this one of a standing Hyakusyaku Kannon. From there, walk up some steps to look out at the View of Hell—more a view of Tokyo Bay, Mt. Fuji, and the mundane hikers below, than nefarious beings conducting business under the orders of the Dark Prince. Finally, to conclude this first part of the hike description, it is worth mentioning briefly the observatories (with great views), a teahouse (also has a view), pond garden (with a tranquil setting), restaurant, religious objects, worship halls, a sacred tree, and the splendid main temple complex, all of which culminate in a full day of adventures.
Let us get back to the actual hike up Nokogiriyama. There is the option of taking the cable car to the top, but doing so means missing out on sights of magnificent quarry ruins as well as abandoned equipment and encampments along the hiking routes. There are two main trails starting at the trailhead near the Hama-Kanaya Station: both take about the same time and will eventually meet at a short distance before the north entrance, yet each offers unique glimpses into the history of Kanaya, the quarrying town. Seeing the sites, it is not hard to imagine where the Japanese get the inspirations for their anime and video games. The fantastic settings of acclaimed works such as Spirited Away and Shadow of the Colossus could have easily been influenced by the vast atriums, columns, and caves on the slopes of Nokogiriyama. It would be worthwhile to go up one trail, down the other, and then up again to satisfy the thumping curiosity of a seasoned traveler—a wanderer in a new land.
Most travelers will get here from Tokyo, either by train, ferry, or car. The train/ferry will both stop in Futtsu and then it is approximately 10-15 minutes of walking to either the trailhead or the lower ropeway station. Traveling by car allows for more options as there are multiples parking lots/entrances to utilize. It is also possible to do this hike in reverse by getting off at the Hota Station then walking back toward the main temple entrance. Any which way, at least half a day's worth of exploring is warranted; allot more time if the extended goal is to fully explore Chiba's east coast.
Self Commentary:
Great value in knowledge gained versus time spent for this hike. The route I took is not referenced in any guides or on maps; it was to cover as many sites as possible. I skipped the Jusshuichiran Observatory while could not visit the main temple complex because it was under renovation. All the sites along the Shariki-michi Trail were skipped as well, but take either trail heading up the mountain from the trailhead. The maps at the train station and along the trails are very easy to follow. Other things to know: there is an entrance fee to get into the temple, and after the hike expect a 25-minute walk to get to the nearest train station (Hota) on the other side of the mountain.
Hike Photos:
Nokogiriyama (Saw Mountain) & Nihon-ji Hike by The Outbound Mind
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Une famille au Japon: one day on Mount Nokogiri
Une excursion d’un jour depuis Tokyo : prendre le ferry en destination d’un village du littoral nippon pour y découvrir les secrets de sa montagne. Monter en téléphérique, admirer les statues du Daibutsu et de la déesse Kannon, méditer au temple et arpenter les carrières de pierres. Redescendre à pied dans la jungle pour sauter dans le ferry et avoir la chance d’y admirer le coucher de soleil sur le Mont Fuji.
東京から日帰りで楽しめるアウトドア。フェリーに乗って対岸の金谷で神秘的な山登り。ロープウェイで山頂に上って、無数の大仏や観音様を見ながら日本寺で瞑想し、石切場を散策。ジャングルの中を歩いて下山し、フェリーに飛び乗ると、そこには幸運なことに夕日に色づいた富士山を見る事ができた。
Here is a nice one day trip from Tokyo : take a ferryboat to a small coastal village and unveil the secrets of its mountain. Then take a cable car up on the mountain and stare at Daibutsus and Kannon statues; have a prayer at the temple and walk through the stone quarry. Go down the mountain on foot through the jungle all the way back to the ferryboat; enjoy the sunset on Fujisan.
Titre
one day on Mount Nokogiri
Directed by
minuscule production
Date
July 2016
Location
Kanaya, Futtsu, Japan
Duration
2'40''
Music
verano al sol by minuscule production
Produced by
Cent Dix
Copyright
© minuscule production
Special thanks to
Kanaya, Futtsu
Japan DNA
a minuscule production filming experience
東京湾観音 富津市 千葉観光一日目 tokyowankannon futtsu chiba japan
tokyowankannon futtsu chiba japan 東京湾観音 富津市 千葉観光一日目
アキーラさん！ＪＲ(京成）千葉駅周辺散策③,JR-Chiba-station,Chiba,Japan
千葉にはよく訪れるが、千葉駅周辺を散策してみた。千葉市は政令指定都市として発展をしている。
Walking Nokogiri - Yama, Nihon-Ji
Walking Up the Nokogiri to see the Daibutsu of Nihon-ji (The biggest Buddha in Japan). In this video you see us scaling to the top of the Nokogiri to get to the Ruriko Observatory. The walk is long and tiring for us cultural samurais.
Preparation for the walk:
1. Get your inhaler
2. Put on nice walking shoes
3. Do some leg stretches
4. Do some breathing excercises
5. Turn back and do not walk up the Nokogiri
Une famille au Japon: Japanese Selfie Donut
Un regard décalé sur les minuscules amoureux du Japon à en avoir la tête qui tourne !
酔っ払っているわけじゃないんだ。この国を愛してやまない僕たちミニスキュル一家が日本に来てうれしくて目が回っている様子を写したんだ！
You are not drunk, this is just a rotating look on Japan by minuscules who have fallen in love with the country.
Titre
Japanese Selfie Donut
Directed by
minuscule production
Date
August 2015
Location
IZU
Duration
0'58''
Music
love by Gaspard Sommer
Produced by
minuscule production
Copyright
© minuscule production 2015
東京湾観音 Tokyo Bay Kannon 千葉県富津市
東京湾観音は、東京湾を一望できる南房総国定公園（大坪山）に建つ高さ56mの救世観音像です。
本像は昭和36年に宇佐美政衛氏が世界平和の理念の元に建立されました。そのお姿は平和な世の中を祈願した珠を懐き、常に我々の幸せを願う安らかなお顔です。
Climbing to 56m height, what a great view the Tokyo Bay is!!
#東京湾観音#東京湾一望#救世観音像
Bon Festival dance at the summer festival in Japan
There was a Bon Festival dance held at the summer festival.
Bon dance is the Japanese traditional dance.
アキーラさん散策！千葉県千葉市幕張海岸の突堤！Makuhari-beach,Chiba-city,Japan
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千葉県千葉市幕張海岸の突堤を夜の散策
天空の猫スポットと巨大石仏～鋸山～
巨大石仏と石像、切り立った山肌、ロープウェイ、
そして猫スポットでもある千葉県は鋸山へ行ってきました。
山頂のロープウェイ乗り場に棲みついている、
というかほぼ飼われている猫達は寒いせいか、昼過ぎにならないと出てきてくれない。
まずは石仏を目指して石像の群れを眺めつつ山道を行く...が、なかなか上り下りが辛い。
巨大石仏を拝んだ後はもと来た道を戻り、ついに猫とご対面。
売店で売っている団子は焼き立てで種類が多く、
とても美味しいのでお勧めです。
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Nokogiriyama Ropeway- July 28, 2014
A ride up to Mount Nokogiri via the Nokogiriyama Ropeway.
ザ・フィッシュの外観
昼食をしたざ・フィッシュの外観です。
Tokyo Bay
Tokyo Bay is a bay located in the southern Kantō region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture. Tokyo Bay is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Uraga Channel. Its old name was Edo Bay. The Tokyo Bay region is both the most populous and largest industrialized area in Japan.
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Boat trip in Sawara 船で巡る佐原の古い町並み
Trip of the old townscape with a boat
Sawara town in Chiba ever prospered in transportation by water.
This town prospered more than Edo(The capital of Edo era in Japan) and was called Edo su-gu-re (superior to Edo).
千葉県の佐原はかつて水運で栄えた街。その繁栄ぶりは江戸をしのぎ「江戸優れ」とも呼ばれるほどだった。
【浮世絵 名所絵】葛飾北斎 富嶽三十六景
富嶽は富士山の別名。19世紀後半のヨーロッパでジャポニスムと呼ばれる潮流を起こした北斎の代表作。初めは題名の通り36図出版されましたが、非常に好評であったため、後から10図が追加されて最終的に46図になりました。当初の36図を「表富士」、追加の10図を「裏富士」と呼びます。「富嶽三十六景」は単なる風景画の域を超え、日本人の心の風景を描き出しています。
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千葉県道34号 長狭街道 車載動画
34号のほぼ全区間ノーカットです。
鋸南町R127の交点からスタートして東に進み、最後鴨川市のR128にもうちょっとというところで混んできたのでやめちゃいました。
2011年11月撮影。1.5倍速編集
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