[Special movie : “Shakyo”]
Today’s special movie is ” Shakyo”.
The “Sutras”, is to transcribe the scriptures in Buddhism.
The modern “shakyo” is to trace the printed characters in the copybook.
Of course, it uses “Fude” (a writing brush) with “sumi” (ink).
In some temples, we can experience “shakyo”.
By the “shakyo”, relieve stress, and hone the power of concentration and perseverance.
[Special Movie : Wave pool @ Oiso Long Beach / Kanagawa]
[Special Movie : Wave pool @ Oiso Long Beach / Kanagawa]
Oiso Long Beach is a huge pool faced with along the Gulf of Sagami. There are some pools, such as lazy river, wave pool, diving pool, pool for children, water slider.
At wave pool, both an adult and the child are greatly satisfied for the full-scale wave which flocks in sequence. A wide wave can enjoy a beach feeling as we forget to be a pool unintentionally.
[Special Movie : Sarushima Island / Kanagawa]
[Special Movie : Sarushima Island / Kanagawa]
Sarushima Island is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay. There are abundant in modern-age legacies including the ruins of batteries and structures.
This movie is the famous spot in this island. It's similar to the world harking back to the ruins of "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" (Japanese animation).
[Special Movie : Sarushima Island / Kanagawa]
[Special Movie : Sarushima Island / Kanagawa]
Sarushima Island is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay. There are abundant in modern-age legacies including the ruins of batteries and structures.
This movie is the famous spot in this island. It's similar to the world harking back to the ruins of "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" (Japanese animation).
[Special Movie : "water rafting" / Nagatoro, Saitama]
[Special Movie : "water rafting" / Nagatoro, Saitama]
Nagatoro is a tourist spot surrounded by the beauty of nature in Saitama. We can enjoy hiking trails, water sports, and numerous interactive activities. Especially, water sports is very popular in Nagatoro.
This movie is water rafting. Take on the Nagatoro rapids in an inflatable raft.
[Special Movie : "National Treasure Matsumoto Castle" / Matsum...
[Special Movie : "National Treasure Matsumoto Castle" / Matsumoto, Nagano]
Matsumoto Castle is a National treasure as the oldest extant five structure/six story castle in Japan. The contrast of black and white color is beautiful.
This movie is Matsumoto Castle. In this castle, the upper parts of the walls are white-plastered, and the lower parts are black-plastered. Such black and white color contrast creates the breathtaking beauty.
[Special Movie : "Tsunan Himawari Hiroba" /Tsunan, Niigata]
"Tsunan Himawari Hiroba" (Sunflower square) is located in Tsunan, Niigata Prefecture. It is a very large field (4ha) of sunflower. Sunflower take the summer sun brightly, and is in full glory.
This movie is "A sunflower maze". It becomes the maze in the field, and anyone can enter freely. It is very beautiful, like "the sea of the sunflower".
[Special Movie : "Lake Taisho" / Kamikochi, Nagano]
[Special Movie : "Lake Taisho" / Kamikochi, Nagano]
Kamikochi is located in the Hida Mountains, the "Northern Alps" of the Japanese Alps in Nagano Prefecture. It locates within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park.
This movie is "Lake Taisho". Lake Taisho was named by the eruption of Mt. Yake in 1915, which was part of the Taisho period in Japan.
The water temperature is cold, even in the height of summer! And the water is clear, so the mountains are reflected in the surface of the water.
[Special Movie : "Yakata-bune" ]
[Special Movie : "Yakata-bune" ]
"Yakata-bune" are a kind of privately owned Japanese boat.
Today, they ply the waterways of the rivers and bays of Tokyo among the skyscrapers and temples for sightseeing.
This movie is that "Yakata-bune" passed under the "Rainbow Bridge". "Rainbow Bridge" is also a symbol when you visit Odaiba. You can enjoy the colorful lighting of the Bridge at night.
[Special Movie : Shibuya scramble crossing ]
[Special Movie : Shibuya scramble crossing ]
Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing. It is located in front of the Shibuya Station Hachiko exit.
In the crossing, there are the heavy traffic. At the intersection there are about 3,000 people crossing it together during once of green light without bumping into people.
[Special Movie : Zengoro Waterfall ]
[Special Movie : Zengoro Waterfall ]
The Zengoro Waterfall ("Zengoro-no-taki") is one of three significant waterfalls in Norikura-kogen, Nagano.
The size of the falls is 30m tall and 10m wide. You can watch Mt. Norikura in the distance behind this waterfalls. In the morning, you may watch the rainbow in the waterfalls. It's very beautiful!!
Special Movie : Hokuriku Shinkansen ]
[Special Movie : Hokuriku Shinkansen ]
The Hokuriku Shinkansen runs from Tokyo to Kanazawa.
The maximum speeds of Shinkansen is 260 km/h.
There are three types of trains, "Kagayaki", "Hakutaka", "Tsurugi" and "Asama". "Kagayaki" is fastest train.
The movie is that E7 series Shinkansen passed a station.