4K・ Fools in the rain. Awa-odori in Tokyo Shimokitazawa.

[@maniatissa]

Wow, I know I'm kind of late in commenting, but this has to be one of the most interesting videos of Rambalac, from a cultural point of view- because all of his videos are extremely interesting. I enjoyed the whole thing so much, that I searched about the Awa-Odori dance, it's origins and history and from what I've read, it goes way back to feudal Japan of the 12th century! I love that the younger generations keep these 1000 yrs old traditions alive, as I've seen many teenagers and very young children among the dancers. Thank you Rambalac for sharing this with us!

[@homotristesse]

For some reason I always find your night-time/evening walks the most relaxing/interesting to watch. Anyway, thanks for another great video!

[@叶子谅]

me too

[@alicebellamio5491]

+1 yes

[@larchmontsbeast88]

This is so good. There is nothing but the pure streets. No intrusive music, no talking, just what it is... a walk.

[@johnny14794]

Fantastic video! Love the tyko drum beating, the sounds of the flutes and the chanting. This is one of the most emersive videos I've ever watched! Thank you sir!

[@artfreeman372]

I have watched several of your videos and it brings back fond memories of my time living in Japan. I lived there for six years and really enjoyed it. Thank you and please continue to film more.

[@smitaaay]

This looks fun. I've watched about 50 or 60 of your vids, now. The Japanese culture looks like a pretty happy and safe culture. I'm a little jealous. 😀😋

[@robertdrugich8339]

this is so genuine to me, paying respect to one's ancestors. Carrying on a great culture. Having a good time!!

[@Kanikiniku]

You probably don't know that on that day, among the dancers and musicians, you filmed four people from France, invited by Takarabune, the troop in red (31:26). What a surprise to see four of my friends in one of your videos, I would have never expected that ! We are Tsunagari Ren from Paris, and this summer we will be back in Shimokitazawa with 13 people ! I hope you will be there too, let's enjoy the festival together !

[@beshop]

Red guys, from 31min, are called Takarabune （寶舟）. It's one of the only professionnal group of Awa Odori in the world (99% of them are not) and perform every years in Europe, America and, of course, Japan. If you have any interest I their performances, please check their website, facebook or Twitter.

[@seantwentyfour471]

I found my true love, not any particular person, but an entire culture of happy, relaxed but dedicated people. I almost started dancing in my living room.

[@lucyho4731]

Such a spectacular fool in the rain dance festival.💕🎭Enthusiastic crowds of people enjoying a rhythmic taiko beat-feel like wanna dance with them.So full of enthusiasm and stamina.💕🎍🎭🎶Thanx Rambalac.You are the best!!!😁😁😁

[@Murwoch]

Ok this is the best yet in my journey through the walks you have on offer, the atmosphere here is great and it carries. I see in this one the logic behind the setup you have put together. Thanks so much for taking the time to capture these moments and share them.

[@perlen5227]

53:26 That man's smile is so heartwarming to see! They just enjoy what they're doing and that's amazing!

[@ArsensMusic]

I found your channel by accident, but honestly NO other walk-through video channel does this as good as you. You take (by-far) the best routes and have the best pace and the best camera angles. I love the bit-rate of the GH5 and I'm glad to see someone actually filming on a proper DSLR (micro 4/3 is plenty good) rather than a shitty DJI osmo or their iPhone. So happy to have found this channel! Gonna sub now :)

[@Rambalac]

I wish better battery because with remote control it's enough only for 1-1.5h.

[@ArsensMusic]

Have you tried using an external battery source?

[@Rambalac]

On gimbal? And they are not reliable because dont provide battery level, so if it runs out video get lost.

[@ArsensMusic]

You could attach this to your GH5 and then put it in your backpack or other bag depending on the cord length: " Power Plate DV-7.2-GH2-GH5 " Maybe even somehow attach it to the gimbal or the camera. It works with the GH5 and it even shows battery level. Lasts for about 5-8 hours with the GH5 filming in 4K I believe. I just don't know how the gimbal would work with the DC adapter wire since it would dangle I suppose. I know this is probably not the best solution, but its just something I found. I use the 2 handed Ronin Gimbal stabilizer and never do long shoots for more than an hour so I guess I can't be much help. Hope you figure out a solution though!

[@Rambalac]

For me problem is never knows when it's the best moment. Once I had to change battery in Shibuya and missed guy in pink fur coat with three fur slippers on leashes behind.

[@MitsosMitsoulas]

Thank you so much for this awesome footage!

[@nowgaku]

Your one of the legendary footage. I never forget.

[@ajoo0h]

This channel have become my go to study-background music and work-music ! Love it! I miss Japan!

[@FeenieVonKarma]

It is strange to look back on videos from a few years ago with bustling streets. I wonder if we will ever return to that and if so, I wonder how long it will take? In the meantime, these videos are really enjoyable. 😊

[@glenselenselv1756]

You have a firm hand ,steady hand beautiful filming. This it's actually therapeutic relaxing and beautiful city and people .

[@alicebellamio5491]

Recommended awesome drum and ancient dancing, Thanks Rambalac.

[@alicebellamio5491]

you can make a festival list to you fans.

[@Rambalac]

Like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3TWh2uaqtOHmJY

[@himfanatic5]

When I first saw this, I saw the little kids getting ready to march in the beginning, I thought it was for Children's day. 😅 the little kids dancing, kills me bc they are so adorable. 😅 amazing amazing moment u took. 🌹😊 Can't wait for ur more walk videos. 🤘😎

[@BlindlyZack]

i really appreciate you buddy. definitely going to do all i can to go to japan by the end of 2018. i will work my ass off. thank you again, you are a high quality unique channel. look forward to seeing more from you.

[@quiz4arab]

I've been looking so long for a channel like yours. But I did not think that I would actually stumble on one. Your rock!!! Keep up posting my friend 👍

[@davelevitt48]

Been viewing your videos and this is one of my favourites lots of happy people enjoying themselves, wonderful.

[@bharatchopra7212]

Rambalac your all videos are amazing. Great work and thanks for posting such invaluable videos

[@therummagingferret]

This has got to be my favorite video of Rambalac's. Thank you for the info tacked on below the video!

[@emoline90]

The music in background is awesome!!! Really nice with a walking video 👍🏻👏🏻

[@wingchun1422]

Why I like this channel.... It gives me a feeling that it's me walking in places where I'll probably never actually come...

[@brendabroadis9054]

I love this video. I see you allow any culture to dance there! Nice.

[@zakumark2199]

very nice !!!! i love the raining video so much and very nice festival ladies speaking too

[@aprilw1355]

Very interesting 😊😊 anywhere you walk you’re surprised by beauty ahh I wish to experience this 😭

[@wowsus1]

That beat around 25:20 is absolutely dope!

[@Ahibasabala]

It's really cool to see not only so many shops, but how different and interesting they are. Where i live there are a lot of closed down shops, and the high street is dominated by take-aways and betting shops, it's a huge difference.

[@bibib.1009]

Festival de danse Awa-odori. C’est fantastique ! 🥁🎼 Thank you pour cette vidéo 😀👩‍💻

[@TheTishbite]

I love to watch the Japanese people in these city walks. My heart warmed at the older lady with her hand on her man, him giving her support. There is a difference with women on the street in the US and there in Japan. I can't quite figure it out, but I think part of it is the lack of pretense of the Japanese women. The young couples, for all the talk of lack of intimacy by some commentators, seemed comfortable and very much together. This all was evident on my recent trip to New Orleans Louisiana. There were a fairly large number of Japanese on the street that were obviously tourists. Maybe just me but I do see a difference as i was able to compare. A general example is the way people react in your videos when they discover they are being filmed. When people discover they are being taped in the US it can be very different (once again, generally). As a news photographer/producer I've learned to watch reactions of people on tape. Watch the occasional Caucasian especially in this crowd, you'll see. Anyway, great video. Thanks.

[@lusbox4724]

I love the energy they put into these processions

[@peterbainyoung]

Your work is amazing. I try to tell everyone about this channel. I would love to take the walk around concept to where I live, but I don't think it could work like it does in Tokyo. Tokyo is vast and yet intimate. A surprise is found around every corner.

[@incyphe]

Feels just like walking through back ally of Japan. I'm too far away to go back often, but your video allows me to relive the experience. :)

[@Phoenixlamm]

Es ist immer wieder Entspannend anzuschauen. Gerade dann hat man ein Originaleres Bild von dem Städtischen Alltag in Japan.

[@francis_hiroshi]

Awesome time by just watching, I guess if were to be there will be so enjoyable ! The pictures are so sharp ! Thanks for sharing ! Love it !

[@Rambalac]

Well, it was raining and crowded. Many people left before start because of raining.

[@francis_hiroshi]

wow, many left but yet it is still was crowded ^_^ the costume are so beautiful and colorful ^_^

[@genjimirai1560]

Could feel the moist, fever and warmth by watching it. As always, thanks so much.

[@ishid4592]

31:26 - 33:45 I love this part !

[@ДинараДавлетова-ш8с]

Настоящий народный праздник, очень душевно. Спасибо за знакомство с японскими традициями.

[@gerifeca]

45:55 I love this part when you hear the childrens to sing, I'm melted.

[@Anacaona4]

I wish your videos could be made for VR viewers. It would be the next best thing to being there.

[@poorleno22]

I love 25:00 - 31:00. Love those beats.

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

I love watching Awa Odori

[@blackgoku9036]

Muy lindo gracias por llevarme a tu paseo

[@frankhui5185]

A tiempo de divertido y felicidad. Gracia para compartir. Saludo desde Frank.

[@iammayurn]

Love the journey with you, Rambalac ❤️

[@waikuenlee6242]

Japanese culture is really fantastic !

[@flyingpaladin617]

It was probably better when they had samurai

[@japanwalkvlogrogutere4981]

@@flyingpaladin617 please　see also my video thankyou

[@kelvinchen9572]

Looking forward to more videos !! :D

[@Rambalac]

+Kelvin Chen, going to Kyoto, Nara and Osaka this weekend. Planned 3 live streamings per day of 3 days taking 4K video same time. Live streaming will be on the side channel RambalacLive.

[@jennymcmillen5626]

These areas in the videos remind me of some historical sites in Toronto like the Distillery District and Yorkville: Many pathways where both pedestrians and vehicles are sharing them. We have most roads lined with raised sidewalks for walkers.

[@loft4me]

The fading light and glowing warmth of the street lights under a canopy of clouds, makes this clip especially moody, while the waiting bowl of hot udon puts a spring into the steps of the harried office worker. Although the attire testifies otherwise, this clip puts a chill in my bones as I prepare for bed. Indeed, the fading light. Goodnight.

[@Rambalac]

+stan , but I wish you stay awake and watch another my video :P

[@MrKhalsa55]

Looks like Umbrella festival rather than Awa Odori fetival . Joking...I love Awa Odori my favorite group is Gojyahei group

[@PLA69]

The meaning of the dance or chants is “Fools dance and fools watch; both are fools, so why not dance?” Explains why this is titled "Fools in the rain" :D

[@Queenbooker]

Really enjoyed this. Was well worth watching.

[@JOSESANTOS-yl6ic]

こう言う雰囲気が大好きやん！さすが下北沢！ここしかないんだ！

[@endlesswork3772]

Спасибо вам за ваши прогулки. После видео кажется,будто сам в Японии побывал)

[@obeliskt1024]

youtube recommended this video to me (after I watched some of Rambalac's most recent videos) and it's kinda surreal to see the difference. You can see most of the faces of the Japanese people here and there are a LOT of people (though considering there is an event here) I am hoping to see this kind of lively streets again.

[@ivanmcbleedy1397]

I want to move there so I can live in this real life anime

[@mutabor8366]

спасибо ,интересно смотреть ваши видео ))

[@amariluna]

Another amazing video.

[@Mythara]

That mom trying to get her adorable chunky baby on her shoulders and failing was just the cutest! Around 56:57

[@wendydrinkslove6516]

So nice

[@Hey_its_Koda]

Very awesome.

[@MelBrandredprincessmom]

awesome video!

[@soro31337]

Thank you ✌️😊👍

[@IstvanFiller]

1:17:19 The last lady in the dancing group is definitely a Caucasian (European) type. I always thought that only locals are allowed to participate in Awa dance processions. It's interesting.

[@williamw8976]

1:06:09 the dancer in the middle is neither a lady nor a Japanese person. LOL. -stealth 100 : I'm sure they're chill though. Everyone seems to be having fun.

[@therummagingferret]

there was a non-japan drummer some where around 32min and i remember seeing another dancer I think some time before that. From what I understand, never having been to Japan, but reading a lot and watching many bloggers, Japan is very open and loves to share their culture. I've known other festivals where a non-Japan person who lived locally help to carry a shrine for a festival, and those things are really heavy.

[@PhiloYT1]

That was great! I thought I would just watch a few minutes, but I watched the whole thing. I couldn't stop! Hayaccha yaccha!! But who are the dancers and performers? Do they organize just for this festival once a year?

[@Rambalac]

Can not say for sure, but think they are some Awa-Odori or japanese culture clubs from different places.

[@johns7539]

PhiloYT1 Awa odori originated in Tokushima, the town was formerly called Awa. In late Aug when Japanese welcome back their ancestors for Obon, the people dance and celebrate (like the "day of the dead "). Check out Awa odori in tokushima, they have over 80 troops

[@Rambalac]

Strange, I thought I posted comment here. I think dancers are from local awa-odori or japanese culture clubs around Tokyo or maybe even further. That people can participate in other festivals.

[@beshop]

Most of them are locals. There is, usually, one group per city. Shimokitazawa is special as it's very famous but, instead of Koenji (which is the second biggest Awa Odori festival in Japan), you can find more 'originals' and not 'official' groups which are not classified 100% traditionnals. For your information, in Awa Odori à group is called Ren (連)

[@s.f.n.4491]

Muy relajante.

[@AlinaPlesea1978]

perdona por este comentario..veo muchos japones y japonesas...pero..te has fijado porque las tiendas siempre estan casi vacias y ellos no llevan bolsas de compra o parecido??..un saludo y que sigas subiendo este tipo de videos

[@smiller6507]

I love your videos. They bring me to Japan. Next time, would you write your filming date and time? So, I will know what the streets look like at different time of the day

[@Rambalac]

Most of "night" videos are around 7pm

[@TheKomentor]

I love Japan.

[@morikun1rkw]

Have you walked through the Soshigaya-Okura area? Lots of Ultraman stuff all around.

[@Rambalac]

+morikun1rkw, no, but I may try

[@brendabroadis9054]

I bet its so easy to loose your kids in this crowd. Beautiful video.

[@Coolguy100111]

Can anyone tell me what the performers are wearing on their feet? Like the dude at 35:20? They don't quite look like socks but they definitely aren't shoes

[@Rambalac]

Tabi?

[@Coolguy100111]

@@Rambalac yeah that's it! Thanks for responding so quickly, I'm literally in the middle of watching the video haha

[@antisan]

Hi OP. Thanks always for the vibes. Do you just hold the stabilizer in your hand?

[@inxiousinx7993]

36:37 seems her hat is broken. feel sad for her because i think this kind of performance needs a lot of training

[@JaraFPV]

a yatta yatta yatta yatta!! Good job on the white man dancing too!

[@japanwalkvlogrogutere4981]

素晴らしい

[@jorgesalini9399]

thanks Rambalac for the video. ¿Where do you come from? Thanks again from Buenos Aires Argentina

[@Rambalac]

+Jorge Salini , from Russia

[@mrmisterno1]

Monoculture looks so amazing.

[@THEDANIEXTREME]

THANKS

[@HiranoStation]

eu fico me imaginando andando por essas ruazinhas de mãos dadas com uma japonesinha. parece ser bem romântico. só falta achar alguma moça japonesa q aceite ser minha companheira 😀😀

[@4523_]

Nice

[@akit2712]

ニャム いい

[@VeronicaMowery]

So why not dance? Thank you for this!

[@clsumjr]

OH my goodness I am getting so spoiled now

[@NeedsEvidence]

Hey, I see Takarabune in the midst of the crowd!

[@Rambalac]

+NeedsEvidence , who is that?

[@NeedsEvidence]

The group in red yukata that appears at 31:30.

[@robertdrugich8339]

awesome, not afraid to get their feet wet either!!

[@brucewayne5554]

Exquisite

[@MrPYCR]

ага, мокнут)) а нефик было зонтик выбрасывать 3:15 21:25 полицейский отматерил кого то)) 32:00 босиком по асфальту. мне аж нехорошо стало. этак застудят все на свете. 1:19:00 дяденька серьезно подготовился))

[@Charles-py1wm]

Watch the black guy starting at 1:00:30 (I'm not trying to point him out due to his race).

[@Charles-py1wm]

So interesting. His Japanese mom obviously loves him.

[@guuday5567]

田舎者はすごい面白く感じる

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

Konichiwa. When this lovely festival usually start??💙🇯🇵

[@Rambalac]

It's better to check for specific year. Awa-odori shimokitazawa (year)

[@richardred4396]

Questions for you: Did you ever feel strange filming everything all the time with your (probably) big camera-setup? All the people looking at you often enough. Are you japanese, if not where are you from? (And if you didnt grow up on in japan, how did you get there). Just curious! :)

[@Rambalac]

I do feel strange, but it's better to feel strange than stay at home without good motivation to go outside. It feels much better when your walks get useful not only for yourself.

[@MrPYCR]

Что то от музыки и криков, от того как они двигаются мне становится страшно.

[@joshuadegrandpre7133]

The Best !! I'm Finally Tall.

[@gabrielgingras814]

Hold on! Already running toward 3k subs? This channel is blowing up! \o/

[@Rambalac]

Gabriel Gingras :D

[@melbournevictoriawalks6557]

Gabriel Gingras I

[@himfanatic5]

Gabriel Gingras it better be. lol I'm one of the new subscribers, only 2-3 aka long and I looove these types of videos. 😊🌹

[@pristika9007]

At 31:30 sounds like the game Patapon! xD

[@MEANDARTIN]

oh wow i always thought that mister donut was just a fictional store in anime, but its actually a real donut store LOL