 Most viewed - Kiba Kakunori Log Rolling 木場の角乗 |
Kiba Park with Kiba Kakunori sign. Traditional folk performances are held on the same day as Koto Ward's Citizen's Festival in mid-Oct. So the park is quite crowded.380 views
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As one man lies at the bottom, everything is piled up on him. They even swayed the boat.248 views
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A real crowd pleaser.208 views
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Kiba Kiyari Nembutsu. They hold and rotate a giant rosary while chanting. 木場の木遣念仏208 views
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochi is traditional entertainment spawned by warehouse workers in Sagacho (near Kiba), Tokyo during the Edo Period.184 views
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Almost 1,000 kg is on this man below. This stunts were also performed at Ueno Park for US President Ulysses S. Grant when he visited Japan in 1879 after his term ended.130 views
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Preparing for the finale.125 views
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Kiba Sqaure Log Rolling is performed by the Kiba Kakunori Hozon-kai or Preservation Society. 木場角乗保存会88 views
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A long bamboo pole is used for balance.86 views
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The middle of the geta clog must land right on top of the log's corner.83 views
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Kiba used to be where wood and lumber were stored and produced. 相乗り82 views
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Men managing the logs in the river eventually developed their own log tricks while on the job.76 views
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The kanji "ki" (wood) is written on the his back on the left.75 views
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Preparing for a head stand.73 views
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Huge crowd at Kakunori pond in Kiba Park.67 views
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The stunts gradually get more difficult and dramatic.67 views
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They carried bags of rice, barrels of sake, etc., and tossed them in the air. It became a contest for skill and strength. Their stunts are reenacted here for this festival.67 views
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Double head stands66 views
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Ladder stunts66 views
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Splash!65 views
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Head stand62 views
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The middle of the foot must land on the corner to turn the log.62 views
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Rolling with geta clogs. 駒下駄乗り62 views
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He tries again and succeeds in unfurling a banner which says "Koto Ward, Water Capital."60 views
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Log rolling lessons are given at a local pool. Lot of children are good at it. I tried it once too. Very difficult...60 views
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Woman roller.60 views
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Rolling blindfolded.59 views
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Blindfolded head stand.59 views
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The men had to work together to move large logs on the water. They used the songs to match the rhythm of their work. The songs are said to have originated during the construction of Edo Castle by Tokugawa Ieyasu.59 views
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It starts at 11 am, so if you want a good view, go there early.57 views
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Without the bamboo pole, it is more difficult to keep your balance.57 views
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Acrobatics on a floating ladder. 梯子乗り57 views
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Lion dance.57 views
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However, it is always possible that they splash down.56 views
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This year (2004), it was successful.56 views
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One of the highlight stunts...56 views
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Another highlight and difficult stunt.55 views
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They also perform the Kiba Kiyari Nembutsu which is a Buddhist chant. In the old days, Kiba's logging-related workmen performed this chant whenever someone in their trade met misfortune. 木場の木遣念仏54 views
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Rolling with a fan. 扇子乗り53 views
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Father and son. He later turned around and rolled the other way with his son on his shoulders.53 views
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Rolling with an umbrella. 唐笠乗り53 views
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The Kiba Kiyari songs were sung by men on the river in Kiba sorting out the logs. 木場の木遣53 views
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The logs are moved around with a spike-tipped bamboo pole.51 views
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It is soon followed by the Kiba Kiyari troupe who chants Kiba workman songs.51 views
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A lion then appears.50 views
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獅子舞49 views
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Another guy tries to do it.48 views
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He succeeds.48 views
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After this lion dance, the Fukagawa tekomai geisha performed.48 views
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From the top of the blocks, he's supposed to jump onto the log in front. But he couldn't do it.47 views
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After the tekomai geisha was the final act of the day. They were performed Fukagawa Strongman's Stunts. 深川の力持47 views
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Ending chant. The performance is about 90 min.46 views
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The Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their way to the stage.46 views
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Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their entrance. 深川手古舞46 views
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Each carry a lantern bearing their name.46 views
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Fukagawa Tekomai Geisha performing at Kiba Park, Koto Ward, Tokyo.42 views
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My 2010 video of tekomai geisha performing/singing in Kiba Park. 42 views
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They always carry a flower hat, but I've never seen them wear it.41 views
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They chant without instruments.40 views
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The stage in Kiba Park and spectators.39 views
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochi39 views
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My 2010 video of Fukagawa Chikara-mochi in Kiba Park.39 views
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Store shutter art of Kiba kakunori in Koto, Tokyo.36 views
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