Making a documentary of Japan's Craziest festival - BTS vlog

[@mrmarzo]

From my experience, it’s a lot more easier to interact with people in Osaka. People in Tokyo tend to be more reserved and to themselves. The locals in Osaka are more open, friendlier, and are interested in having a conversation.

[@joeallam]

In the 9 years I’ve been visiting Japan, I heard this a lot but never fully experienced/believed it. This year however, I’ve spent way more time in Osaka than previously and absolutely noticed a massive difference. Definitely helps with learning the language more and will likely end up with Kansai-ben because of it 😂

[@StewartChambers]

absolutely love this Joe. nothing like a personal project to really bring out the enthusiasm and the twinkle in your eyes at the end of the night just tells us all we need to know - this is going to be a banger and can't wait to see what you produce

[@GxAce]

This festival seems absolutely insane! Super excited to see your doc when it's finished! Super excited to get back to japan in a couple weeks, been watching your Japan stuff to get excited ;)

[@SamFournier]

This is what I’ve been waiting for. Seeing all your encounters on Instagram was making me want to know these peoples stories. Couldn’t stop smiling through this whole video. This is going to be so fun to follow, so excited for you!

[@rymack5715]

Oh wow, this festival looks WILD! I can’t wait to follow along on this documentary journey of yours, the passion and enthusiasm you have for telling this story is palpable through the screen, dude. So awesome!! ❤

[@zhengyong5863]

OMG I have been waiting for your new video for a long time!!! All your works on film photography are great!! Love your video editing style as well!

[@joeallam]

Cheers! Been taking it a bit slower this year, but looking to ramp it up for the autumn/winter season 🤞

[@johnhendry5660]

Superb video Joe, looking forward to next instalment. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alanjones4333]

thanks Joe 🌻

[@chrismehmet3463]

I enjoyed watching your excitement grow for the project as the night went on, everything was aligning perfectly. Looking forward to seeing this documentary develop!

[@eizo-gak]

Nice documentary! I love this film Joe speaking Japanese😍. It's so impressive Square styled vlog!! Watching From Yokohama, Japan.

[@designcubed311]

Hay Joe, This is a warm and exciting video in Osaka, thanks for the effort. Absolutely brilliant. I wish you all the best with the documentary. I cannot wait to see more of it. Subscribed!

[@quarka]

I absolutely enjoyed this video and would love to see your progress of creating this documentary

[@speliotis]

I'm so happy for you... Things are aligning for you.

[@HansvanToorn]

Good luck with the project. I have been to Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, and that was amazing. But this festival seems so more wilder. Love to see it in person someday. We have stumbled that year also on a drum practice in the harbor of Kobe, and those drums made an impression. It was loud!!

[@WayneLLC]

Allam - I am so inspired by you that i also want to work on something in Japan. I going to be consciously planning my next trip (which will be my 6th trip) with this in mind and try to take a few years to consistently document something that pique my interest and hopefully summed it with a significant work. All the best with your projects - you look so happy as you presented your ideas in this video!

[@TyeMorrisVlog]

Very much looking forward to the doc! Glad to see you having a great time with the making and research!

[@joeallam]

Thanks! Feels like such a fresh approach to things, but so far quite successful 🤞

[@nolawernicke9078]

Wow, that festival looks amazing! When you were following the drums, it reminded me of being in Hanoi and seeing a team practice for the Lady Moon festival.

[@danny_liao]

Good luck with the project! Looks like it'll be a fun one.

[@paulasimson4939]

Amazing - love this! Can't wait to see more of your journey towards the doc.

[@kevinburke6446]

Exciting Project. I had work that took be to all over Japan from 1980 to 2005. Everyday was a wonderful experience... after some initial mind-set adjustments.

[@mb-watches]

Just in Berlin and now back in Japan, you’re incredible mate. I look forward to that documentary, really exiting. Thanks for sharing and have a great time 🙏🏻

[@joeallam]

Cheers man! I’ll actually be back in Germany in a few weeks time, then back in Japan 😅 Bit of a crazy work schedule coming up, but exciting nonetheless

[@mb-watches]

@@joeallam just did see your comment, if you like, let me know when you are in Germany. If you are around Frankfurt or cologne it would be great to invite you for a coffee and chat. Cheers mate

[@dummybert]

Man, I miss my trips so Japan so much. I agree with you, Osaka is the city I enjoyed the most: most friendly people, best food, and (somehow, I don't know how to explain it) I feel it was more physically "open", with open spaces... you could see the sky easily frequently. Anyway, I hope I can go back next year.

[@ivanrago4570]

you're a great Joe always with out of the ordinary and exciting projects, now I can't wait to see the sequel. Ciao🖐🖐

[@joeallam]

Thanks for the support! I’ll continue to make the art I’m keen to see myself - glad you’re along for the ride too!

[@cliveeariss880]

Hi Joe, yep Osaka is super cool, great video, looking forward to this mate, as for here, to hot, my fishing big struggles still laughing, but loving it, usa this month photo meetup with some people I have never met should be a blast, all the best Joe.

[@bobalouiehonduras]

This year is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kishiwada’s formation as a city in 1922. They were unable to do it last year due to COVID restrictions. Good luck!

[@joeallam]

Ahhh, thanks for the clarification! I knew something didn’t quite add up with how I understood it

[@bobalouiehonduras]

@@joeallamJust to further clarify, the special 100th anniversary celebration was on Sept 3rd. It was separate from the main part next week.

[@RossBobby]

Such a great vibe!

[@JoelOman1980]

Oh, that bar at the end...man do I wish to go there! 😆🍻 Kampai!

[@joeallam]

So much fun, every single day 🙌🍻

[@JoelOman1980]

@@joeallam Well, enjoy Mr. ✌🏼🥳 Ja ne!

[@PhilKnall]

Great stuff. I havent been to osaka in too long. Used to go to Kishiwada every year for the all kansai indoor archery competition! One of my friends was a very high up guy in the festival in Mozu (next town over from Kishiwada). Im pretty sure he's retired by now though. Kishiwada is totally notorious for being the rowdiest festival! As you noticed pretty much the entire town gets involved.

[@takecfoto]

wow, welcome to Osaka ! It's my loved home town.

[@kayflip2233]

I'm a New Yorker and Osaka is my favorite city in Japan too. It's just so funky, lively, with amazing food, endless shopping, culture and nightlife without being too overwhelming like Tokyo. In fact Osaka is already just as busy as NYC.

[@mereltuk]

This is so cool! Already looking forward to the documentary 😃 very interesting!

[@joeallam]

Hoping it works out, but no idea how much I’ll be able to capture for this year

[@mereltuk]

@@joeallam Guess we’ll see! The BTS videos will be amazing to watch as well and if you are going to shoot next year I would love to help you out or experience the festival myself 🇯🇵 Japan has been on my bucket list for so long!

[@PeteD]

You said you wanted to make a documentary about this but I dunno man, it feels like you've already started. I think any kind of final docco production should include this back street discovery period as its gold

[@MarkPuke13]

Cinematic beauty cheers man

[@mykabe]

3/4 frame size. love the new feel.

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I’m enjoying experimenting with it ✌️

[@gsantamaria]

Such a fun video! 👌🙌

[@KillerTacos54]

Fantastic video!

[@sgpork]

Ooohh man. Ok thats wild… the whole trolley thing fall. Hope everyone is ok!

[@elwick_photo]

Monster luck San hit that day out of the park

[@joeallam]

Honestly couldn’t believe my luck on everything!

[@asepivanapandi7404]

Fujifilm is the best

[@stkuj]

what size wandrd sling are you using and would you recommend 6 or 9 liter?

[@caminodetokio4816]

So, your highly improved Japanese is Osaka accent (大阪弁 / Osaka-ben)? (^_^)

[@harald_krassnitzer]

Where is Elly? 🤔

[@Ectr365]

First 😂🤚

[@joeallam]

Love to see it! 🙌