新作です!
オープニングのフィルムディレクション&編集をやりました。
今回は佐々木雅史さんと二人で撮影しています。
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I announce my new work.
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You’ll find lots of cool stories here about old and new Japan.
Get to know more about Japan, and decide whether it’s cool.
Real Japan is even cooler!
I announce my new work.
I traveled around the world to create the film which concept is “collecting the steps from all over the world and playing a music with the steps”.
All of us breathe in the same air and step on the same ground.
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Now, I’m in Tokyo. I was struck by strong earthquake when I was preparing for the final check. Many friends around the world worried about my safety. I was so touched. My family, me and Tokyo are OK. But the people of disaster area are in deep sorrow still now. Not only that, they spend their days worrying about aftershocks, tsunami and nuclear reactor problem. I want to support the people through every means I can. And, I hope that they resume peaceful everyday life as soon as possible.
We have received warm support from all over the world. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
I reached my final destination of New York. It was so cold that I went to a second hand clothing store and bought a coat. I took many photos at the underground because I can not stay outside for a long time…
I finally arrived at Mexico Olympic stadium on day 50 of the trip. This is the place associated with the history of the Mexico66. I went to the school cafeteria to eat early dinner. Then I enjoyed the sunset from the stadium for a while.
I arrived at Mexico City. It is a very big capital. I can move quickly and easily because there is a good public transportation. If I get tired, I take a break at Tacos stand.
I took photos of the boy who was playing guitar on the bridge. He came here from the town called Potosi. He played guitar very well with only one string. I tipped him generously because I spent much time for shooting the film. Then he said “Gracias!!!”(Spanish “Thank you”) and left there.
After lunch, I found him in front of the symbolic church in the town again. He showed me some new strings with nice smile. It seemed like he has bought the strings by the money that I handed over.
He wore a typical Potosi vest and the color was so impressive. I asked him to become a model for the sneakers. It’s just as I thought. The vest and the Mexico66 were nice color matching.
I watched Lucha Libre(Local wrestling). The hero is praised, and the bad guy is booed and thrown popcorn by the spectator. I enjoyed a sense of togetherness in the hall.
I arrived at La Paz in Bolivia. This town is located at an altitude of more than 3,600 meters. So I need altitude adaptation to walk here. I was out of breath from just walking up stairs. I should take it easy here. I wandered around the hotel slowly.