My husband and I stayed there in the spring of 1983. It was a fantastic experience. I carried my old paper-back copy of Japanese Inn with me, and the old woman who was running the inn (a descendant of family who owned it) put her chop (stamp) in the book and wrote something for me. I have photos of the food we were served, as well as various other things. My son tried to stay there several years ago, only to learn it had closed. It made me sad, because the old lady had hooked little fingers with me explaining in very broken English that it meant I would come back someday.
How sad did you find out what happened to this Japanese Inn? There are hundreds of this inns are shutting down due to low guest. Many of this family who own families properties have no other choice to close for good. Now young people are moving to cities finding work how sad.
Cesar Hernandez I haven’t been to japan since 1983 when we stayed at the inn. I assume the building is still there and that it still a museum, but is not being run as an inn.
@@janissharkey7174 you should go to Japan again to bring back those memories and stop by to the place you have visited there before. I'm curious what ever happened to the owner did she ever had relatives? I adore those old traditional Japanese buildings and homes sadly many of them started to be demolished.
I have been watching many of your video's and I am truly a fan! So many people that have video's on you tube ruin the beauty of what is being filmed, by playing loud annoying music, but all you have is nature sounds in the background and you quietly speak with respect for where you are and explain what we are seeing. I really love them so far! I will be coming back often to see your work! Right now it is cold and overcast here near Chicago Illinois, lots of noisy traffic and loud people...lol
As all the youth flee to the urban areas, who will see to the preservation of these treasures of craftsmanship, and shrines to the past?If the walls could speak... what stories of Daimyo and their entourages, as they made their mandatory journey to Edo, the capital, and home of the Shogun, could be told.
Such a beautiful place!! I agree with "scusucks"; that would be my retirement home. It amazes me to think that the rooms are just separated by bamboo and paper. If I had to leave Texas, I would move to Okinawa in a heart beat. Thanks!!
Haha! You had truly a great experience, even most of Japanese could not have! The iron bath is GOEMON BURO, the name came from the most famous thief in 16 century Japan, after being captured, (climb up the castle roof to steal Gold item, where the Shogun was sleeping) his punishment (death) was to be boiled in that bath. His name is ISHIKAWA GOEMON, while being boiled, he recite a poem, telling the world, Thieves will never ceased to exist in human society. Cool bad guy. Kabuki drama too.
First For a first impression this video ist sufficiant. Regretfully the pronounciation is not good and it is spoken too fast, so it is hardly understandable for non native English speakers :-(. Helpful would be making a concept of a text first, making a sentence in mind, and then speak like reading from a paper. A good pronounciation allows to speak softly and is understandable as well. Second My second point of critique is video practicing: NEVER look around with the camera like you do with your eyes! It is much, much too fast! Panning a camera has to be smooth and slow, do not go left and right and back for more than one time; first think / imagine a way the camera goes and in which direction the camera should point / look in every moment, look continously, do not think looking to this point, than looking to that point. Always think you are not looking as a visitor, but imagine what you would really like to see on a screen. Use the monitor of the camera in your imagination as your screen which your visitors will be whatching to. Third If possible take a really wide angle lens, i.e. horizontal angle about 120°, as humans (your video observers) have a natural optical panorama of about 180° and a bit more. So all more narrow view angles give the feeling of narrowness. Especially showing architecture should give an impression of space, i.e. in houses (rooms). Fourth If possible use a camera with picture stabilization (steady shot), at least move the camera as softly as you can (s. Second point). As a private preparation you might calm down yourself before making a video to find an inner relaxing, that helps for speaking more slowly and moving the camera more smoothly.
My husband and I stayed there in the spring of 1983. It was a fantastic experience. I carried my old paper-back copy of Japanese Inn with me, and the old woman who was running the inn (a descendant of family who owned it) put her chop (stamp) in the book and wrote something for me. I have photos of the food we were served, as well as various other things. My son tried to stay there several years ago, only to learn it had closed. It made me sad, because the old lady had hooked little fingers with me explaining in very broken English that it meant I would come back someday.
How sad did you find out what happened to this Japanese Inn? There are hundreds of this inns are shutting down due to low guest. Many of this family who own families properties have no other choice to close for good. Now young people are moving to cities finding work how sad.
Cesar Hernandez , if it wasn’t destroyed by the horrible tsunami, I assume it is still much as you see it in this video.
@@janissharkey7174 so your saying this inn no longer exists?
Cesar Hernandez I haven’t been to japan since 1983 when we stayed at the inn. I assume the building is still there and that it still a museum, but is not being run as an inn.
@@janissharkey7174 you should go to Japan again to bring back those memories and stop by to the place you have visited there before. I'm curious what ever happened to the owner did she ever had relatives? I adore those old traditional Japanese buildings and homes sadly many of them started to be demolished.
I have been watching many of your video's and I am truly a fan! So many people that have video's on you tube ruin the beauty of what is being filmed, by playing loud annoying music, but all you have is nature sounds in the background and you quietly speak with respect for where you are and explain what we are seeing. I really love them so far! I will be coming back often to see your work! Right now it is cold and overcast here near Chicago Illinois, lots of noisy traffic and loud people...lol
Beautiful Japan.
Japan certainly has a beautiful place. I’m sorry it took me so long to respond. Have a wonderful day! :-)
As all the youth flee to the urban areas, who will see to the preservation of these treasures of craftsmanship, and shrines to the past?If the walls could speak... what stories of Daimyo and their entourages, as they made their mandatory journey to Edo, the capital, and home of the Shogun, could be told.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you for your interest in this video. I appreciate your comment. I’m sorry it took me so long to respond.
Kurt, thank you for taking me to the glorious years of the feudal Japan, it is unique to see such a well maintened archaeological site!
Very beautiful samurai house.
thanks for sharing this with us!
Such a beautiful place!! I agree with "scusucks"; that would be my retirement home. It amazes me to think that the rooms are just separated by bamboo and paper. If I had to leave Texas, I would move to Okinawa in a heart beat. Thanks!!
It's very beautiful place to stay or live there
Thank you very much!
Awesome! I want to see that place next time Im there...
Thank you Kurt :)
where in Japan is this?I'm traveling there next year and would really like to see this .
Nice... I'd love to live in that house. Thanks!
Amazing!! More video like it please!!
really nice
great video !
共有していただきありがとうございます
great video
awesom video
Haha! You had truly a great experience, even most of Japanese could not have! The iron bath is GOEMON BURO, the name came from the most famous thief in 16 century Japan, after being captured, (climb up the castle roof to steal Gold item, where the Shogun was sleeping) his punishment (death) was to be boiled in that bath. His name is ISHIKAWA GOEMON, while being boiled, he recite a poem, telling the world, Thieves will never ceased to exist in human society. Cool bad guy. Kabuki drama too.
It's like being taken back in time during the Edo Period!
super!
It collapsed in the earthquake in 1854.
It is said that the present building was rebuilt in 1854.
how old is this place?
When was this video filmed?
0:49 my neighbor totoro トトロだな
How did you learn Japanese?
subbed
reminds me playing Tenchu haha
Dat Area
First
For a first impression this video ist sufficiant. Regretfully the pronounciation is not good and it is spoken too fast, so it is hardly understandable for non native English speakers :-(. Helpful would be making a concept of a text first, making a sentence in mind, and then speak like reading from a paper. A good pronounciation allows to speak softly and is understandable as well.
Second
My second point of critique is video practicing: NEVER look around with the camera like you do with your eyes! It is much, much too fast! Panning a camera has to be smooth and slow, do not go left and right and back for more than one time; first think / imagine a way the camera goes and in which direction the camera should point / look in every moment, look continously, do not think looking to this point, than looking to that point. Always think you are not looking as a visitor, but imagine what you would really like to see on a screen. Use the monitor of the camera in your imagination as your screen which your visitors will be whatching to.
Third
If possible take a really wide angle lens, i.e. horizontal angle about 120°, as humans (your video observers) have a natural optical panorama of about 180° and a bit more. So all more narrow view angles give the feeling of narrowness. Especially showing architecture should give an impression of space, i.e. in houses (rooms).
Fourth
If possible use a camera with picture stabilization (steady shot), at least move the camera as softly as you can (s. Second point). As a private preparation you might calm down yourself before making a video to find an inner relaxing, that helps for speaking more slowly and moving the camera more smoothly.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice, which I will indeed keep in mind. And sorry to be so long in responding. Have a great day! :-)