TokyoDV Video Log

TDV Street Fashion: Yukako’s Jumpsuit

tokyodv — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:20:12 +0000

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.

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TDV Reporst: God Yakuza!

tokyodv — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:20:56 +0000

An interview with a minister of a small church in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is tattood, pinkyless, and basking in the glow of God’s love.. Becasue ‘Jesus loves him for who he is’; an ex-member of the feared Japanese mafia - the Yakuza.

See the video interview here and read the article by Captain Japan - From Crime to Christ: Former Yakuza Sees the Light.

Originally released in 2004.

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TDV Reports: Three Asimos Attack!

tokyodv — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:20:50 +0000

Now in XDV! (Xceptional DV)

Some close-ups of Asimo’s ankle joints, tinted face shield, and knees.

The lighting was strange/futuristic and the fluid/freaky motions of Asimo made this an intriguing clip; still one of my personal favorites. Shot at one of the Robodex Expos in Yokohama, Japan.

Originally released in 2002.

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TDV Reports: Sex for Brands

tokyodv — Sat, 24 May 2008 11:20:35 +0000

NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

Now in XDV! (Xceptional DV)

An interview with Becky Yee.

Becky spent time photographing Japanese girls who get paid for sex. Primarily to buy name brand bags and apparel..

Originally released in 2003, then again in 2005.

Note: The name of the photographer in the video is incorrect; It should be Becky Yee, not Becky Lee.

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Vidicle: A Publisher in the Shadows

tokyodv — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:01:12 +0000

Something I just started working on. I call them ‘Vidicles’; video previews of written articles.

Since the YouTube ‘revolution’ has expanded the definition of ‘online video’ - (talking heads pointlessly babbling in front of a camera? This is entertainment?) I thought; ‘why not make videos of someone reading well written, captivating articles’? In this case, that ’someone’ is my computer, and the ‘well written article’ is from Captain Japan.

Watch this vidicle preview of his recent article: A Publisher in the Shadows:

Hiroharu Kimura dresses in black: sport jacket, shoes, socks, slacks, and gold-rimmed sunglasses. Aside from his blue dress shirt, his attire follows the vampire bat trademark used for his sex-trade publication Manzoku, meaning satisfaction.

“Bats cannot see,” says the chairman of Creators Company Connection, reclining in the sofa of his office in Tokyo’s Okubo district, “but they have a special sense.”

Indeed, Kimura operates his business - printing magazines that cater to Japan’s sexual services and hostessing industries - by feel.. READ THE FULL STORY!

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TDV Street Fashion: Mami’s Mini Skirt

tokyodv — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:32:13 +0000

Mami likes second-hand clothes in ‘vitamin’ colors from all over the world. Today she’s wearing a plaid mini skirt with striped socks while carrying a Goofy handbag.

Her dog’s sporting a purple tank top and punk collar.. They’re enjoying the fine weather outside before window shopping in Harajuku.

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TDV CM: Space Design Shinagawa - English

tokyodv — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:31:12 +0000

A commercial (CM in Japan) for Space Design Shinagawa; a serviced apartment building in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Ruth Shiraishi gives all the information in English..

From the website:
Bureau Shinagawa serviced apartments offer guests professional service with the privacy of a condominium. Situated in convenient locations for easy access to airports, Shinkansen, and commuter trains…

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TDV CM: Space Design Shinagawa - Japanese

tokyodv — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:24:48 +0000

A commercial for Space Design Shinagawa; a serviced apartment building in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Kang Sooja gives all the information in Japanese..

From the website:
Bureau Shinagawa suites are larger than area hotel rooms, have all the conveniences of home including DVD player, cable TV, and en-suite washer /dryer. Bureau Shinagawa brings you convenience and cool in one of Tokyo’s most progressive locales. Parking available, en-suite humidity control, 24-hour English hotline, full concierge support…

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Japanese Catfight Slapping

tokyodv — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:36:35 +0000

Hhhmm.. What can I say? This is a staged ‘cat fight’ between two women wearing little clothing. The action is pretty fake, but sort of entertaining; some of the wrestling positions they find themselves in are rather ridiculous.

Lots of slapping, bending, rolling, swinging, kicking, and twitching.

The video also features some sort of creature with a beetle head and hypnotic torpedo tits.. The clip is short, sweet and leaves a bitter after-taste.. Music is also a TokyoDV creation.

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TDV Reports: Japanese Violin Babes

tokyodv — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:28:09 +0000

While wandering around on press day at the opening of Tokyo Midtown, I stumbled onto this ‘performance’ at one of the shops..

To be honest, I don’t remember the shops name or even what they were selling; seemed like jewelry or something.

An attractive woman approached me as I was filming the hardwood floor outside her shop; “Would you like to see a performance?”.. “Uhh, yeah. What kind?”.. “These girls will play.”.. “Uhh, ok. Can I film?”.. “Yes, please.”.. I wasn’t sure what kind of ‘performance’, but the girls were cute.

Anyway, this description is longer than the video clip, so just watch it; it’s nothing special but sort of ‘interesting’.. I have no idea why this piano was accompanying these three young violinists, but the music is Vivaldi’s Spring, from Four Seasons.

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TDV Reports: Tokyo Midtown Promo

tokyodv — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:12:28 +0000

A promo clip shown at Tokyo Midtown’s press conference last Monday.

“Various elements are intertwined to contribute to the diversity by accepting and stimulating each other.”.. Sounds fun..

The audio translation is a bit tough to pick up, but I’m not sure if it’s due to the audio level or the content of the speech.. Sometimes Japanese just doesn’t translate well.

The clip has some nice shots of the general area, and also shows how Tokyo Midtown has ‘intertwined’ Japanese cultural icons, such as the ‘torii’ and bamboo paneling.

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TDV Reports: Tokyo Midtown Visual Tour

tokyodv — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:47:55 +0000

Some of the scenery at the new skyscraper complex in Roppongi; Tokyo Midtown.

Overall, I was impressed; Lots of grass, open space in the back, and natural wood. It’s also easier to navigate than Roppongi Hills, and the water everywhere might keep it cool during summer months. Inside seems to be well lit by natural light.. A pleasant experience.

Expect it to be crowded hell for the next few months until the novelty wears off; Tokyo Midtown officially opens this Friday - 3/30/2007.

The video was quickly chopped together but has most of the main attractions.. ‘Japanese uniqueness with surrounding abundance’.

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Japanzine’s Links to Japan on the Web

tokyodv — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:55:43 +0000

This year’s Japan on the Web list of links, formally known as Japanzine’s Best of the Web.. These links were chosen by James Hadfield at SeekJapan, also known as Japanzine; the monthly print mag is still called Japanzine.. Did ya get all that?

Anyway, TokyoDV made the Best of the Web/Japan on the Web list for the fourth year in a row! Whoo-hoo! There are a lot of Japan-centric links in various categories. Be sure to check them out, and maybe let them know if some are missing..

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TDV Reports: Commuting to Work

tokyodv — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:23:45 +0000

A friend back home was doing a report on ‘how people live in other parts of the world’. I thought maybe a video of my commute to and from work might represent ‘living in Japan’.

Since I don’t own a car and use the trains exclusively for transportation, I thought it might be interesting for her American classmates.

Her school is also in a rural area in the States, so the Tokyo skyline and large buildings I see everyday and take for granted might also be unique.

At a little over 10 minutes, the video is much longer than my usual clips. I’m not sure if it’ll be very interesting for some.. But I think it will be for others.

The clip has trains, drunks, escalators, people, buildings, and views from inside Roppongi Hills. The music is cheesy, but it’s my original and natural cheese..

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

tokyodv — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 01:50:57 +0000

Valentine’s Day is unique in Japan; only women give gifts and chocolates. The men give white chocolate one month later; ‘White Day’ on March 14th..

Seems strange, but I guess it helps men avoid any social mistakes of what to give to whom. Although, I think it mainly has to do with chocolate companies creating another lucrative holiday.

This video doesn’t have much to do with Japanese Valentine’s Day, but it was released around then. I ’stumbled’ into an adult shop and filmed some of the items on sale. You’ll see magic mushrooms, which are now illegal, and other various types of stimulants. There are also some shots of love hotels, both inside and out.

I wanted the clip to represent, what I hoped to be, a typical Valentine’s Day in Japan.. After chocolate, there’s sex, drugs, and love hotels.

Related: Read Captain Japan’s article on Japanese Love Hotels!

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Winter Street Fashion

tokyodv — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:09:37 +0000

Some Harajuku sights in winter.

A little collage clip from an afternoon of street interviews.. Boots, buttons, and BBQ Chickens.

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Japan’s Coming of Age Day

tokyodv — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 11:29:44 +0000

Sometime in early January, Japan celebrates twenty-year-olds becoming adults. Coming of Age Day is time for them to dress up in kimonos, gather at the local city hall, and listen to bureaucrats tell them how important ‘adults’ are.

The new adults usually get drunk before, after, and sometimes during the ceremony since they’re now legal drinking age. They can also vote at the age of twenty, so in this clip we see some right-wing black busses shouting their opinions to the newly christened voters. The wing-nuts don’t like Communists, kissing in public, or parked cars in their way.

This Coming of Age Day is probably like any other; kimonos, rabbit suits, and big black busses..

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Japanese Personal Christmas

tokyodv — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:59:32 +0000

Rob Pongi helps needy young Japanese ladies find the spirit of Christmas past; Eating KFC and strawberry short-cake, strolling among the illuminations, and ‘resting’ in love hotels.. Everyone knows the proper way to celebrate Christmas in Japan is on a date.

Rob reads personal ads while the snow flies, the music beeps, the girls sway, and his balls dangle; “It is the high school girl living in Kyoto, in Japan.”..

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Neputa (Large Paper Float) in Shibuya

tokyodv — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:26:34 +0000

The Neputa (large paper float) Festival in Aomori is famous throughout Japan. This single float was on display in Shibuya, Tokyo on a popular street called ‘Senta Gai’.

It was nice to see the float up close, but I was a bit disappointed there was only one. I’m sure the real Neputa Matsuri is impressive..

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TokyoDV Street Fashion: Fall Collage

tokyodv — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:14:08 +0000

A dog in a shirt, some punks in suits, and a girl in a kilt.. Shot in the Omotesando area of Tokyo.

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tokyodv — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:34:04 +0000

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World Trade Center: One Month Before 9/11

tokyodv — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 03:48:19 +0000

George Mauro’s video reminder of how peaceful the World Trade Center was only one month before September 11th. This clip has views from the top, inside, and base of the huge buildings.

He created this video and commentary the same day the towers collapsed..

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Shibuya Paradise: Digiko Girls

tokyodv — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:24:32 +0000

On my way to another shoot in Yoyogi Park, I stumbled upon the Digiko Girls ‘performing’ outside Hachiko exit in Shibuya.

The sun glistened off their shiny black boots as they squeeked out their latest tune..

No one seemed to mind they couldn’t sing since they provided colorful energy on an otherwise monotonous day.

TDV Street Fashion: Fashion Fight!

tokyodv — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 03:12:57 +0000

Two girls play frisbee one afternoon, then end up fighting, wrestling, and shooting each other with squirt guns.. What can I say? This is Japan.

We had a lot of fun shooting this clip. I rented a Cube car, bought a six pack of beers, and brainstormed different shooting ideas. The video is still quite popular.. I’m not sure why.. Well, yeah. I know why.

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TDV Street Fashion: Mana’s Blue Pants

tokyodv — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 02:55:28 +0000

Mana likes ‘grotesquely’ beautiful accessories. Here, we interview her after a smoke-break outside her clothing store in Harajuku. She’s wearing pointed shoes, baggy blue pants, and a simple brown t-shirt.

I was impressed with her sense of ’self’; it seems a lot of ‘fashionable’ people are playing roles - their outer shells don’t represent who they are.. With Mana, I felt her fashion was a mirror of her personality. It was a refreshing experience in a city based mainly on appearance..

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