7pm in Tokyo - Shibuya
Its been a few days since the last "7PM in Tokyo" - mainly because I've been in bed trying to shake this flu bug. This was the last time I was out n about - taken in Shibuya.
I remember when I was first visiting Japan as a student. I sat in Shibuya for an afternoon recording the surrounding sounds into a mini-disc. When I got back to the UK, I would listen to the same 60 min disc over and over again as I closed my eyes - it felt like I was back in Japan. The sounds of the people walking by, the conversations of the boys who were standing next to me, the sounds of thee big TV screens.
I still remember it as if it was yesterday. Summer. Was wearing a white Tshirt n jeans. Also remember thinking to myself "I'm going to live n work in Japan one day. I know I will."
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Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
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That's awesome. I just got my morning dose of inspiration! ^^
Great picture as well, Danny.
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
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PS: This would be a great wallpaper!
still trying to figure it out...
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i second that. Also, Danny has inspired me as well to live one day in japan ^.^
still trying to figure it out...
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also get better danny!.!
Student
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dude, recording the sounds of japan? you have my respect!
*salute
oh and hope ya shake that flu off soon!
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
i see tomodachi.. part 2 coming this sat in japan..
and ur last sentence touched me.. my heart beat faster when i read that..
Student
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You mean the big "Friend" Icon from 20th Century boys? Any more knowledge of what that big sign is about, and can link to it?
I bloody loved 20th Century boys and as far as I know it should be completed with 21th Century boys. Is it a live action movie?
University Student
Yes, it's a live action movie, a trilogy: http://www.20thboys.com/
Part 1 is coming on DVD/Blu-ray on 30 Jan in Japan.^^
Student
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That... Is so awesome.
Think I've heard of it before but totally forgotten about it, god damn im psyched now!
3D artist
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Heh - nice idea on the sound recording. One of my friends did that for an animated video he was producing.
Shibuya crossing is an awesome place though - i never got bored crossing it whenever i visited Tokyo. Made my skin tingle at night.
Phone technician
Hmmmm, interesting idea, i might try recording some background noise when i go this year!
discovering gravity and some other stuff.
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Ah Shibuya ^^... I can't remember a lot of it ToT I was freaking twelve =((((( All I remember it was crowded as hell and that I ate roasted chestnuts somewhere near that crossing. Can't wait to go next year ^^
Student
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Recording sound in Shibuya is an awesome idea that I never think of before. Really salute you.
Before I came to Japan, I would always find a video that is related to and watch it hundred of times and start imagining that makes me feels like I'm in Japan right now.
N/A
I laways love your photos you take. They're awsome.
I hope you get better very soon.
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
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I've always wanted to visit Japan when I was a kid, and now that I am working here I think I know just what how you feel !
Anyway, hope you're feeling better Danny ! :]
Looking for Work
Well, Danny. You're living your dream! =] And sharing a big piece of it with all of us, so thanks! I hope I can come to Japan one day, I'm on this site daily saying "I really really hope I can live and work in Japan one day!" So who knows? ^_^'
Student, Freelance Artist
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Beautiful photograph of Shibuya :) I hope to visit there one day.
Also, I hope you get better soon!
三年の高校生
Nice photo! Tokyo looks so huge that I'll have to see it with my own eyes someday ^^
Medic!
Nice idea to keep yourself motivated :) Well your wish came true danny!
Mysterious video game industry cat
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I did the same thing only in reverse. I listened to some very specific tracks while spending the evening at the Shibuya crossing, and now whenever those tracks come up on my iPod, it's like I'm back there again.
Blogger, consultant
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I think doing the recording of Shibuya as a teenager is great. Both sounds and visuals are great motivators. I'm sure that recording has had more of an impact to your current success than you think.
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すぐに良くなるように。
Hmmm, recording sounds of Japan eh? Glad you're living your dream now, DC =P
Student
>I sat in Shibuya for an afternoon recording the surrounding sounds into a mini-disc.
That's ingenious:)
Programmer
You took an awesome picture. Well done.
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
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The amount of light always amazes me.
Since im a country lad i kinda get a little bit awkward around so many people, its really weird.
Young Grasshopper
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Stunning pic you took there. Recording the sound does sound interesting but I just remembered that it isn't necessary in present day as there are sites like YouTube.^^;
Get well soon Danny :)!
Otaku / Student in Networking
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Woo nice ^^ Maybe I should do that too XD
Student & Game Designer
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"I'm going to live n work in Japan one day. I know I will."
same thoughts here, baby
it's one of these thoughts which nothing can stop, and you know it in advance ^^
College Freshmen
I kind of want to live there too, but I kind of enjoy California as well. I think southern California has quite a bit of Asians all things considered so I can get my Chinese food. Plus the weather's great.
Student
very inspirational indeed!
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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Thats so great that you achieved your dream. In the mood I'm in right now(after seeing bits of the season 4 final ep of Dr Who), I'm ready to start blubbing lol, this made me well up too.... silly me.
三年せいとオタク
Yay another inspirational post :D I hope that I can work in Japan to one day.
大学生
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There is a 20th Century Boys sign. Is it for the movie?
none
I would want to her those sounds.
高１学生 （工学・科学）
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I agree, I want to listen to those sound/music, too!
pervert
you should have made a recording of schoolgirls playing in the pool instead
CEO MIrai Inc
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Maybe those sounds would have been even more inspirational and got me here quicker ^^;
pervert
the cries of young maidens locked in a deadly battle and the sound of water splashing off these young maidens is enough to make any man leave home for the land of the loli
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Onwards, comrades! If you have any pride of your manhood left in you, go!
大学生
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I feel like going to Japan just looking at your pictures!
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
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I hope I doo, too. :)
Student
Wow, that's a cool picture.
Wage slave by day, semi-pro blogger by night
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That's a great idea to record the sounds of the dream place you want to be!
I think I should start recording more of my daughter's sounds that she makes... Pretty soon, I'll look back when she's all grown up to reminisce on how she was like as a baby. :)
Be well and prosper.
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That sounds like such a nice thing. I love how you thought to yourself such an ambitious yet achievable goal. And you have achieved it. Makes me want to set some goals.
I'd love that picture for a wallpaper as well.
???Confused???
It's real inspiring to have a dream and working hard to attain it...
Student
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Danny you really have the will to do what you set to do. Very inspirational! Everyone must have a dream for where they want to be or go.
Student
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I've always wanted to walk in a huge crowd like this.
Art student
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Recording the sound of a place to help you affirm to get there. That's an interesting Creative Visualization aid. I'm gonna try it out myself.
Student artist
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looks very busy
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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Recording sound from the surrounding area of the country you wish to live in the future definitely proven to work ^_^ as Danny himself had made it, although many other motivations had kept Danny in shape of getting to where he is now.
Student
i, myself do this too, but in a different way. listen to mostly poscasts from ppl in japan, its very informative aswell. i recommend it ^^
Student
Podcasts* heh
Dirty Gentleman
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I wanted to record my experiences at one time, but she said it would cost extra.
Student
i think a great recording would be the 1hr+ yamanote loop train ride with interesting conversations around mid evening =)
大学生
You are a Japanophile.
You and I alike.
Passerby
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The recording of the surrounding noise sounds like a good idea. Maybe I can try next time when I go oversea.
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
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THAT is a very spiffy camera you've got there.
Filmmaker
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That's really awesome Danny!
The whole recording thing and you having faith in yourself, very inspiring.
I also want to work and live in Japan, I still have a long way to go.
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
Nostalgic！ memories like that are so cool!
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
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That's quite inspirational Danny *o* I'm finding lot's of little hints that make up the person you are today, visualising yourself in Shibuya would have been an important stepping stone for where you're located today I would think. Thank you for sharing x3
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Wish I was there at 7pm...looks so full of energy ^^
Great to see this - was standing in the same place last week. The most amazing intersection in the world.