my bike ride through golden gai, one of the oldest areas in tokyo. at least 50 bars, most with no more than 5 seats. Built just after WWII this area would have been (over) developed just like the rest of shinjuku, but a grassroots movement in the 70’s protected it. I suppose now its likely to get destroyed when THE BIG ONE hits tokyo, but until then its a quiet out of the way place that you can go to to get a taste of old tokyo. the path leading to it used to be a train line that led to shinjuku station.
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March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
The big park in …
The big park in Ueno has some really nice hidden spots. I just got back from a two week trip and the Golden Gai was my favorite part of all of Tokyo. Tokyo is so bright and interesting, but after a while it can all sort of blend into dense sameness. The Golden Gai around 5 or 6 pm before everyone shows up while all the owners are getting ready is magical. It’s so quiet, and there’s something completely different and beautifully designed every 4 feet. No image does it justice.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
dude, the …
dude, the backsounds of your videos are the best! tell me, where did you get it?
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
you can check out …
you can check out my other video of me actually playing it, if you want to hear more.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
wow it looks soooo …
wow it looks soooo pretty there. i cant wait till I got next summer for 2 months!
any other ’secret’ places like this that you know of? just nice places to take walks? maybe film as well
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
great kalimba tune …
great kalimba tune –how many overdubs? and is your percussion sound a drum? or are you striking the kalimba? sounds great!
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Karasu (crow)
nice …
Karasu (crow)
nice song
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
nice video…made …
nice video…made me miss japan.
what are the themes?
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I have this fantasy …
I have this fantasy that I can befriend them and they will do my bidding, just needs a sacrifice, a baby, or a basket of kittens.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
nice. those crows …
nice. those crows are always there in tokyo.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
yeah, they dont …
yeah, they dont seem natural at all, but their bird calls sound good lol
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
the ravens of …
the ravens of shinjuku, they are believed to be evil spirits
March 10th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
the bird calls mix …
the bird calls mix good with the music lol,