 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.373 views
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As one man lies at the bottom, everything is piled up on him. They even swayed the boat.242 views
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A real crowd pleaser.203 views
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Kiba Kiyari Nembutsu. They hold and rotate a giant rosary while chanting. 木場の木遣念仏201 views
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochi is traditional entertainment spawned by warehouse workers in Sagacho (near Kiba), Tokyo during the Edo Period.179 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85 views
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A long bamboo pole is used for balance.81 views
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The middle of the geta clog must land right on top of the log's corner.79 views
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Kiba used to be where wood and lumber were stored and produced. 相乗り78 views
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Men managing the logs in the river eventually developed their own log tricks while on the job.74 views
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Preparing for a head stand.71 views
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The kanji "ki" (wood) is written on the his back on the left.69 views
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Huge crowd at Kakunori pond in Kiba Park.65 views
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The stunts gradually get more difficult and dramatic.63 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.62 views
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Splash!61 views
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Ladder stunts61 views
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Double head stands60 views
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The middle of the foot must land on the corner to turn the log.57 views
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Rolling with geta clogs. 駒下駄乗り57 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.57 views
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It starts at 11 am, so if you want a good view, go there early.56 views
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Head stand56 views
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He tries again and succeeds in unfurling a banner which says "Koto Ward, Water Capital."56 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...56 views
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Woman roller.56 views
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Blindfolded head stand.55 views
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Acrobatics on a floating ladder. 梯子乗り55 views
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Without the bamboo pole, it is more difficult to keep your balance.54 views
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Rolling blindfolded.54 views
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Rolling with a fan. 扇子乗り52 views
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One of the highlight stunts...52 views
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Lion dance.52 views
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Another highlight and difficult stunt.51 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51 views
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However, it is always possible that they splash down.50 views
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Father and son. He later turned around and rolled the other way with his son on his shoulders.49 views
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This year (2004), it was successful.49 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49 views
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Rolling with an umbrella. 唐笠乗り48 views
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It is soon followed by the Kiba Kiyari troupe who chants Kiba workman songs.47 views
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The logs are moved around with a spike-tipped bamboo pole.46 views
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Another guy tries to do it.46 views
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A lion then appears.46 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.44 views
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Ending chant. The performance is about 90 min.44 views
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獅子舞44 views
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After this lion dance, the Fukagawa tekomai geisha performed.44 views
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He succeeds.43 views
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Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their entrance. 深川手古舞43 views
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The Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their way to the stage.42 views
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Each carry a lantern bearing their name.42 views
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Fukagawa Tekomai Geisha performing at Kiba Park, Koto Ward, Tokyo.39 views
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My 2010 video of tekomai geisha performing/singing in Kiba Park. 39 views
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They chant without instruments.38 views
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They always carry a flower hat, but I've never seen them wear it.38 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38 views
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochi36 views
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The stage in Kiba Park and spectators.35 views
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My 2010 video of Fukagawa Chikara-mochi in Kiba Park.34 views
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Store shutter art of Kiba kakunori in Koto, Tokyo.33 views
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