Terunobu's floating tea houses: real-life Studio Ghibli

[@terrideniseA]

They are having fun. So often we go thru life doing what we are "supposed to do", school, working to pay the bills, saving for old age, but this guy has so much knowledge and now he has chosen to create for himself and enjoy it. Good for him. He is inspiring to others by doing so.

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

we don't need no edju-mckay-shin , we don't need no thought control eh? but Seriously, Still glad I graduated though. can barely do anything otherwise anymore. Getting laughed at applying for jobs or trying to even buy a car is not fun .. it's a oneway ticket to arduous peacework that pays ok, but for sure not worth the effort you put in, and the extreme conditions - usually bottom-of-the-totem-pole farm work, picking berries and getting underpaid lol.. even then, just because of graduation doesn't mean success.. finishing mandatory school is a big relief and most people wanna just look for a job, but then realize they need college or university to learn skill so they give up and go on assistance.. Which is why I took up some courses at University

[@skyqueenstudios]

Ok, so... elderly man dressed in a linen suit, climbing a ladder with wheels on the bottom, in the rain with an umbrella in hand, taking shoes off at the top of the ladder, crawling into a tiny wooden house balanced on top of a couple of chestnut trees (or suspended from skinny little cables) to make tea from a primitive wood burning stove; what could go wrong? Only on Kristen Dirksen's channel. I come here not only for the weird buildings, but also to see what eccentric new personality Kristen has discovered this time. I love this channel, keep going, I can't wait to see what's next.

[@bardgoldn]

I love the sound of the rain in this Kirsten.

[@genjii931]

The Flying Mud Boat looks like something out of a Studio Ghibli movie. Love it.

[@bork572]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@mouseheadstudios]

+genjii931 Yep, thought the same thing.

[@schuuichiminamino]

Same to me. The first thing that popped up on my mind.

[@sergioscapin1444]

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[@artfx9]

I am always surprised to see these small builds have such amazing and even spacious interiors.

[@SamJamesGuitar]

I'm so envious of those cool, little spaces. They look like such relaxing places to hang out.

[@BorysPomianek]

Very cool - would love to just sit up there observing the mountain.

[@dusterdude238]

+Borys Pomianek Me too! I would just love to go up there and meditate.

[@TheDenisedrake]

Mr. Fujimori is a man after my own heart-- disdain for stupid rules. Beautiful and interesting video. Thanks!

[@shelleynobleart]

Absolutely gorgeous film, KD. More than just showing the structures, you've crafted a poetic art piece yourself.

[@komehana642]

I admire him and full of his thoughts. I like his creatures and styles, inspiring, stimulating and shaking human spirits. It lets us know what comforts, wealth and meaning of life. Thanks Prof. Fujimori and Kirsten!

[@Nantosuelta]

amazing structure! and I really want to hangout with that dude, he seems so laid back and cool

[@ravent3016]

Oh, I'd love to have one as a retreat. Fujimori-san is so creative! What a vision he has. I hope he makes many more houses.

[@ClaudyArfaras]

What a treasure of a man... So extraordinary and awesome... Wow!

[@thekingofdoges]

You take us to the most amazing places, thank you for the adventures:) God bless.

[@sparkyvacdr]

You never disappoint, Kirsten. Many thanks :) I look forward to every video you post.

[@DeanBradfordPresents]

I need to meet Terunobu Fujimori as I feel his way of thinking is as wild as my own.

[@Zone10Permaculture]

I really wanted to see inside of the museum!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

These structures are real cool. We think alike.

[@michaeldoster4847]

Right down my strange alley! Thank you for sharing this unique but fabulous clip!

[@letsgoinc.705]

Interesting Jomon (early Japanese peoples) design element applied with a touch of psychedelia/story book representation. These creations are east meets west from a prehistoric angle in the facade. His touch on village life and how the villagers view him. A learned gentlemen amongst farmers/locals and his underlings. It's all done in good taste.

[@ZzrzZ2012]

Thanks Kirsten I love your content, your kids are very lucky as well.

[@susiealavi1425]

So enjoyed this video and all of your others as well.

[@canuckpagali]

They`re gorgeous. They`re whimsical. They`re imaginative. They're magical. They're clever feats of engineering. And you`ll never catch me climbing into one! Eek!

[@dailysurprisevids]

Neolithic Bauhaus is awesome.

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Fantastic work ,the mud boat also resembles a shogun helmet with the windows as cartoon eyes. lol .. Really inspiring creations . Thank you KIRSTEN 😉😇 and Mr FUJIMORI👌🙏

[@NotAnAngryLesbian]

We all need a grandfather like him.

[@omairjamal3027]

Thank you for showcasing this interesting architect and architecture :)

[@hanihanani6982]

I got the vibe of howl's moving castle from this 😍😍

[@fidaruzki4820]

right! I was expecting Howl turn up at any moment

[@MamaB313]

that man is so cool. and so spritely. I love these simple structures and the history they represent. ur videos are so nicely filmed. I enjoy watching them.

[@elleh3495]

This is so beautiful. The first tree house I would be scared to go in--but I love the hanging pod, and also his playful but well-thought use of materials. He is quite humorous and young at heart. Not sure how you found this, but love it!

[@lancelotxavier9084]

I am surprised the tea house isn't in ruins. If that tree house was in my neighborhood, all the kids will be trying and getting into it.

[@rachelpitt945]

Lancelot Xavier that's the difference between a ""me" centred society and a "we" centred society. Crime is almost non existent. Every action is thought out so as to not cause inconvenience to others.

[@soraj3818]

the second cocoon house is wonderfull

[@michalviktorin6758]

More of these connected would be great.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Japanese homes are small enough as it is, I can't imagine living in that place, good vid.

[@sharayuj]

What a Happy person he is..

[@liualice8555]

It’s so fun to play in the tiny house😃

[@cherylhenson2720]

always good to watch your videos! wonderful

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Another great one.

[@larsvdwerf]

So lovely.

[@ludovic9477]

Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🇨🇵

[@Elizabeth76Ndonga]

Very fascinating...

[@scdobserver835]

So inspirational!

[@sgdeluxedoc]

Well, if he wanted to do something totally outside of Japan tradition.. I would have to say , in all fairness, he failed on this first one. I can't think of anything more Japanese than a tea room. A *small* tearoom! ;-) However.. I just LOVE it! P.S. He sure hit the nail on the head about the tea ceremony..

[@papiciapapicia3546]

Interesting concept. Great

[@lokisfriend]

Sky Pods, the one little rocking one would be awesome to sleep in that rain

[@heliosthurisaz9017]

By impermanence I suppose he means the probability of a tsunami washing everything away like it did back in 2011...That's a smart thing to do, honestly. Unfortunately, a quake could drop that house off the tree, so it's not very safe in that regard.

[@qristv1912]

thanks for the video

[@RVFreeDa]

Amazing!

[@jackp6]

Nice and creative man...

[@veselkahadzieva6550]

The second bilding reminds me of the game Samorost. Nice video!

[@wanaraz]

The suspension house was cool and looked fairly safe but the Tree house looks like an accident waiting to happen.

[@faustinomartinez6744]

Esta hermosa, mucha creatividad, enorme vista. Saludos.

[@ouchiism]

I love your documentary series. Thank you so much. One translation error, He wanted to see if Moon will reflect on bamboo. The video says " if the room will reflect on bamboo".

[@markmarttinss]

amazing channel, well done (:

[@microaquaponiacomcascudo8952]

show de bola gostei like

[@internetvide0]

These tree houses are actually look out towers for Godzilla.

[@emmicd11]

+Paul Tavake it's gojira you uncultured swine

[@mdelacerda6836]

I want to become involved with the Houston garden and would like my challenge to be about the stones for the garden. Can you suggest the right types of stones to be used. While walking through the garden I was disappointed to see the cuts in the stone all around.

[@AdaiviusSatterfield]

I'd trick my friends to get in that floating mud boat an push the ladder down while shaking it 🤔🤣😆

[@ShengTheCraftsman]

i was expecting you to visit that museum's interior too

[@mrbr549]

Kirsten, don't tell me you've run out of unusual living places in the U.S.A. and now have to import videos! Don't get me wrong, this video is nice, but surely there are a multitude of weird and unusual places left here in the states that haven't seen your unique style of video production. Anyway, thanks for the upload.

[@crazy808ish]

+mrbr549 It probably doesn't have anything to do with how many places the US has. Just how many places she knows about, which people have contacted her, if she has the permission to film there, has time to go to, and whether looks good enough to make a nice film about.... And probably a couple of other things we don't' know about either.

[@mrbr549]

+crazy808ish That's probably true, and I should be happy with whatever Kirsten does video wise. It's just that I prefer the home grown stuff.

[@crittercosner2877]

I LOVE JAPAN!

[@ami19111]

Thanks for this video. Any way of contacting Fujimori-san?

[@markbruhthony6732]

2nd great video

[@HANUMANDADA009]

awesome

[@schuuichiminamino]

面白いですね。

[@jaycee7586]

Kirsten was this house one of your favorites its your wallpaper

[@kirstendirksen]

+jay cee It's hard to pick favorites since so much depends on how you come into a situation (your view on the world at the particular time, even your mood). Though for this one, even though I had to leave my kids in the car with my husband while it rained, I absolutely loved. It felt a bit like walking into a fairytale.

[@jaycee7586]

Thanks for the reply! I love your channel!

[@zavatone]

It's son, it's.

[@Whydoibother943]

Even the ladder is Studio Ghibli

[@christopherlamb7386]

Strange.....reminds me of the movie " the navigator" from the early nineties!!!!

[@dennysmith7862]

How stable is this ... in gale storm ...???

[@Yunakura]

did they need a permit or special permission to create these structures? I trust he knows what he is doing meaning it should be stable but it would make some worry looking like it is balanced by thin wood or rope... and I am assuming he owns the land?

[@crazy808ish]

+Yunakura Wow... Sounds like you really love your rules and permits.

[@rm42749]

What is this? Does this guy also make cars without motors?

[@brianbirc]

This home was on the ground before the tidal wave

[@flambo1234HD]

How does that stay up

[@Trapphausmusic]

It’s all fun and games till the tree falls

[@AirsoftKid8282]

How much is all that golf leaf worth?

[@MARIALUIZA-vu3no]

Does he and his Family live there yet? (2019, September)

[@orange-teeth1074]

i don't like the first one much but the 2nd snail looking one looks so cosy and dream like

[@keithwisdom1663]

is it safe? one slip and you can fall down- more so on a rainy day. the first landing has no guard rails and I'm not sure about the security of that ladder......

[@keithtay]

...What if the ladder falls?

[@terrideniseA]

Haha, I had the same thought and decided they would have to climb down a tree trunk somehow.

[@kongerocastro3895]

lol. drop a back up gold leaf rope ladder.

[@The_Gallowglass]

The only rules are: don't murder, don't rape, don't rob and don't intentionally try to hurt people. All the other ones are up for debate. :P

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Ó Slattarra "mala en se" verses "mala prohibida." You should probably look into the Libertarians...

[@corydaddydoras]

"I'm not trying to break convention. I just want to keep doing my stuff. And people think it's unconventional." -- Terunobu Fujimori What a poignant reflection. Because being unabashedly oneself is exceedingly rare nowadays, so anyone doing and being what they love is unusual.

[@กิจจาโพธิ์หอมศิริ-ข1ร]

แจ๊วดี นะจ๊ะ

[@thefloorhasgone]

subarashi!!

[@thefloorhasgone]

+Paul Summerfield the whole scene, the rain, the garden, the tree houses....just blissful to watch! :D

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

one windy day in Iowa and that tiny house would uproot that tree

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

+VK70001.P That's if Iowa _had_ any trees of course ;-)

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

XIPHIASCDXX there a few huge tree farms and no that is not a joke its a real thing

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

VK70001.P Oh...no, you're confused cause you live in Iowa. See, those are called *corn stalks*. "Trees" are much bigger and made of wood. [That _is_ a joke]

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

XIPHIASCDXX har de har har ill have you know we cut more oak apple and walnut in a month then most states do in a year .... to clear for farm land

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

VK70001.P Your loss, I was born in Michigan and grew up in Alaska, currently live in Colorado... so I like forests and trees more than thousands of rows of corn.

[@mihalisg6940]

At least you can protect against tsunamis

[@adamlewandowski7761]

Fajne domki.

[@AwsomePicklez]

i would like to live in a village like that, but i've seen too many Japanese horror movies, so i'll just stay here in Canada

[@douglasharley2440]

interesting, and great craftsmanship, but impractical and a bit too precious.

[@zionlioness10]

Nice but scary just because I'm scared of heights.

[@campingcarjoa]

That's funny... he chopped off the top of the other trees so his view wouldn't be obstructed~

[@Burps___]

Why would anyone build a treehouse in a dead tree? #widowmaker.

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

+The Cool One lol, people build entire houses out of "dead trees", it's called _lumber_...

[@Burps___]

There's a huge difference between lumber and its reinforcement and a dead tree. You mist live in the city?

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

The Cool One There's also a huge difference between a _dead tree_ and cured, buried post. Did you watch the video? They harvested that tree from the mountains, they didn't just find a dead one and build on it. Japanese build like that, their ancient towers were built the same way- Around one central post, and they withstand earthquakes. I live in a town of 600, at just over 8,400' above MSL, 17mi. from the Continental Divide and surrounded by National Forest. This after growing up in Alaska on the edge of the wilderness... So no, I don't "live in the city"... Got any other assumptions?

[@Burps___]

XIPHIASCDXX That is a dead, leafless tree in the video, X. I'm not here to convince you. Keep punching at the air.

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

The Cool One lol, all lumber is "dead and leafless", what's your point? Because it _looks_ like they just built on a rotten tree you just assume that's what it is? Hilarious, good luck with that mentality. Apparently you missed where he said they harvested the trees from the mountain, and also the concrete at the base of the tree, but don't let me keep you from your fantasy...

[@brucedavid8735]

ON A POSITIVE NOTE LOOK AT THIS

[@drdubberruckie2346]

Must be hard to get the piano or 2 door fridge up there?😂

[@mereditharmstrong9054]

Yeah but...if you drink a lot of tea you gotta pee!

[@leo-zr5zs]

Never go to this teahouse for one day this will be strucked by lightning...... this is a dangerous structure

[@ronsmith1364]

+Gio Tam maybe the hills are higher elevation near bye and the "cables" looked like rope on the other structure. Go whimsy!

[@leo-zr5zs]

Ron Smith I would strongly recommend these structures must be protected against lightning strike, just thinking more about safety, it isn't bad at all right?

[@rhondahall3341]

Interesting places ,not ones I want to be in A earthquake though ! 😏

[@Kikinahm]

I bet you sleep better with air underneath you like. I wish more Americans were inventive like that and less judgemental. If you like camping and aren't wealthy, you might enjoy it.He needs to devise a rain collection system.

[@diGritz1]

This is what happened after Howl lost his certificate to practice magic and he was forced to downsize.

[@Kiev-in-3-days]

And it resists scale 10 earthquake.

[@sharoncochran8508]

Nothing is permanent so we might as well celebrate impermanence.