Smart Toilet
This is a quick tour of the bathroom at my homestay family's house. Their toilet is amazing.
Taiko Game in Shibuya
Unfortunately this song was majorly easy... It took us a few tries to figure out how to play on hard mode. The video was cut short because we were approached by a staff member who asked us not to film there.
Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling)
This guy was hanging out in Yoyogi park in Harajuku, Tokyo, on a Sunday afternoon. He has clearly practiced a lot! I loved the music he played during his performance. My friends and I were completely mesmerized. He has a very expressive face too, with a charming smile... it really sells the show in the end. Made me feel like a little kid. UPDATE: This video has been up for nearly a year now and I have some information that some of my viewers will appreciate. First, the juggler's name is Okotanpe - and yes he's amazing - one of my favorite memories of Japan! Second, the song that he uses in his final act is called ソレイユ (soreiyu, spelled using katakana, meaning sun, is the Japanese pronunciation of the French word "soleil", also meaning sun). It is sung by Yoshie Nakano 中納良恵. Here's a link to the video: www.youtube.com The beginning of the song is by UA (ううあ) and it comes from an old Japanese folk song: www.youtube.com Here are the traditional lyrics: www.cameraslens.com I don't know exactly what size ball Okotanpe uses in this video (other users have suggested that it is 95mm - 100mm), but you're welcome to ask him. Here's his youtube page: www.youtube.com Also, here's his official webpage: okotanpe.com Here's where you can buy a crystal ball pouch like Pakkun welovegreen.ocnk.net If you're interested in contact juggling, check out this online community: www.contactjuggling.org Hope this info helps! Keep asking if you're confused about anything! A special thank <b>...</b>
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Walking Through Shibuya
I filmed this clip on Sunday, April 12th, 2009. Hopefully it captures some of Tokyo's spirit: lots of lights, lots of people. It should give you a feel for what it's like to walk around in Tokyo. Haha! Don't ask me to speak Japanese and film a video at the same time... really slow responses follow...
Contact Juggling Part28-Static@Arm.flv
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
Contact Juggling Part2-4HorizontalSpinningBalls
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby! (bit.ly
Contact Juggling Part30-Back&Forth
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
Contact Juggling Part3-4VerticalSpinningBalls2
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby! (bit.ly
Contact Juggling Part17-ChestRoll
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
Contact Juggling Part8-BallRollingOnPalm
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
Contact Juggling Part14-RollTheBallInPalms
This is one interesting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
CJ Part20-BlowRoll
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
CJ Part18-StringControl
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
CJ Part27-NeckCircleRoll
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
Contact Juggling Part21-TwistRoll.flv Part21-TwistRoll
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
CJ Part25-FallAndGoUp
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!
CJ Part19-Repeat(Chest&Arm)
This is oneinteresting sport and hobby you can do solo without the need of a partner unless you desire so. Probably all you need is a tall mirror and a laptop to play back all these videos (or else a smartphone). This video was taken from Youtube video titled: "Japanese Crystal Ball Performer (Contact Juggling) " credits to rotseken. Check it out to see whole sequence. For your convenience, I have named the files in sequence and also put a bit of description in the title so that you can understand the technique used. Have fun with this hobby!