Tokyo DV

Typhoon # 15 (Roke) batters Tokyo. All trains were stopped last Wednesday afternoon at 3:30pm, JST. This left people stuck in Tokyo battling wind, rain, and falling trees. A large tree fell on a taxi in Dogenzaka (Shibuya). In this short clip we hear the rain smacking the windows and see police struggling to stand [...]

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A professor from Tokyo University (number 1 in the country) gives his emotional testimony at the Diet on July 27th. He’s ‘shaking with anger’ at TEPCO and the government; they have yet to release an official estimate of total radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant explosions and subsequent meltdowns. And I’m sure they won’t; [...]

A very sad example of how the people in Fukushima have been abandoned by the Japanese government. It’s becoming obvious the ‘leaders’ were, and still are, completely over their head. One of affects of non-experts being appointed to positions requiring expertise. A common practice in Japan. Also worth reading: - Radioactive Rice Hay in Tochigi: [...]

My buddy, Kjeld, over at Japanese Streets immediately traveled to the tsunami hit areas to work with local government officials and relay their needs. He partnered up with Demira NGO, photographed the destruction, and interviewed city mayors. Kjeld captured the video and photos. I edited and added the background sounds. I also highly recommend Mercy [...]

Video caught and uploaded about an hour after the earthquake. Some sights as I fled Tokyo by taxi..

Cherry blossom season in Japan means one thing; penis worship time!! Released in 2001, Rob Pongi introduces us to the sights and sounds of Japan’s Shinto Fertility Festival (Kanamara Matsuri), in Kawasaki.. Rob reminds us of the often forgotten 11th Commandment – Thou Shalt Worship Penis. Watch in stand-alone page with 720×430 video; W A [...]

I was so impressed with a KOMADORI Bros. video clip on NHKs Digital Stadium, I just had to track them down. At the time, they were International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences. We exchanged emails, drank beers, and shared DV stories. I asked if I could present their work to an international audience on [...]

A good friend scored me seats three rows from the Dohyo at the January Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A great view looking up at the wrestlers. Aside from my aching knees, it was a perfect day. This is a video nugget from the event. This match between the rising star Baruto and veteran Asashoryu turned [...]

An interview with Yukako in her jumpsuit on the streets of Harajuku. She has long lashes, checkered shoes, and a warm gaze. She tells us where she likes to shop, what she’s wearing, and gives specific detail of her desires for Christmas.. In Japanese with English subtitles.Originally released in 2003. Watch in stand-alone page with [...]