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Uploaded December 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
From November to December, many 'lucky rake fairs' are held at shrines around Japan. People visit a fair to get a decorated bamboo rake, which, it is said, has a charm to gather luck. Tori-no-Ichi, that takes place at Otori Shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo in November, is the most well-known rake fair.
There is also a large fair called Okame-Ichi in my city Kawaguchi. It is held at Kawaguchi Shrine, the guardian god of the city, every December 15th. The street, leading you from Kawaguchi Station to the shrine, is lined by 600 food stalls and entertainment stalls, while the precincts of the shrine are dominated by rake stalls. The area bustles with numerous people exploring stalls, buying a rake and worshiping at the shrine on the winter day.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Dec. 15th, 2012
From November to December, many 'lucky rake fairs' are held at shrines around Japan. People visit a fair to get a decorated bamboo rake, which, it is said, has a charm to gather luck. Tori-no-Ichi, that takes place at Otori Shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo in November, is the most well-known rake fair.
There is also a large fair called Okame-Ichi in my city Kawaguchi. It is held at Kawaguchi Shrine, the guardian god of the city, every December 15th. The street, leading you from Kawaguchi Station to the shrine, is lined by 600 food stalls and entertainment stalls, while the precincts of the shrine are dominated by rake stalls. The area bustles with numerous people exploring stalls, buying a rake and worshiping at the shrine on the winter day.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Dec. 15th, 2012
![Japanese Lucky Rake Fair with Many Stalls at Kawaguchi Shrine [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X5P8P7Iclr4/mqdefault.jpg "Japanese Lucky Rake Fair with Many Stalls at Kawaguchi Shrine [iPhone 4S/HD]
From November to December, many lucky rake fairs are held at shrines around Japan. People visit a fair to get a decorated bamboo rake, which, it is said, has a charm to gather luck. Tori-no-Ichi, that takes place at Otori Shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo in November, is the most well-known rake fair.
There is also a large fair called Okame-Ichi in my city Kawaguchi. It is held at Kawaguchi Shrine, the guardian god of the city, every December 15th. The street, leading you from Kawaguchi Station to the shrine, is lined by 600 food stalls and entertainment stalls, while the precincts of the shrine are dominated by rake stalls. The area bustles with numerous people exploring stalls, buying a rake and worshiping at the shrine on the winter day.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Dec. 15th, 2012")
![A Cat Piggybacking on His Owners Shoulder [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XVyZEX49HUM/mqdefault.jpg "A Cat Piggybacking on His Owners Shoulder [iPhone 4S/HD]
At Ginza, Tokyo
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jun. 14th, 2012")
![Visit to Grave in Japan [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XxDtf7pJe_w/mqdefault.jpg "Visit to Grave in Japan [iPhone 4S/HD]
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In Japanese Buddhism, people traditionally visit their ancestral graves around equinox days. They place flowers, foods and drinks that the deceased used to love, offer incense sticks at the tombstone and tell her/him how they have been doing these days.
I also visited my fathers grave on the autumnal equinox day with my mother, sister and her kids. We bumped into my cousin in front of the tombstone. My father would have been glad to listen to our stories and to meet his grandkids, whom he had never seen during his life.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Sep. 22nd, 2012")
![A Surfers Day ~On a Shore in Japan~ [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y455z98Mvt0/mqdefault.jpg "A Surfers Day ~On a Shore in Japan~ [iPhone 4S/HD]
He was born and raised in a coastal town. He has been living his life with surfing and loving it since he was a kid. It has been a part of his life rather than a leisure activity.
As he grew to adulthood, he began to travel around the world for waves. However, he says he still loves the waves on the shore of his hometown.
On this day, he got up at 4 oclock and entered the sea to surf with the sunrise, as usual.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Sep. 17th, 2012")
![Ameyoko, Market Street with Asian Atmosphere in Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YjSK3lTdAF0/mqdefault.jpg "Ameyoko, Market Street with Asian Atmosphere in Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
If you would like to feel the distinctive atmosphere of Asia during your stay in Tokyo, Ameyoko, a market street along the Yamanote line tracks, would be the right place to visit. The street is dominated by small shops selling various Japanese foods and other Asian foods, clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. Diligent shopmen in their business sell things at reasonable prices there. The bustling scene would be what the word Asia reminds you of. It was a place without morals when it was serving as a black market in the years following World War 2, but nowadays it is one of popular tourist attractions in Tokyo. No need to worry about being shot by a gun.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Apr. 29th, 2012")
![Traditional Japanese House at Shibuya, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZH1pMalU0A0/mqdefault.jpg "Traditional Japanese House at Shibuya, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
Kyu Asakura House, located near Daikanyama Station, Shibuya, is one of a handful of traditional Japanese-style houses in central Tokyo. It was built in 1919 by Torajiro Asakura, the chairperson of the Tokyo Council.
The quaint house is designated as a nationally important cultural property and is now managed by Shibuya Ward. You can visit and see a part of its buildings and its stunning garden. It is the right place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 31st, 2012")
![Walking Across the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZIr366tnycU/mqdefault.jpg "Walking Across the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge which connects central Tokyo and Odaiba, a massive artificial island floating in the Tokyo Bay. It has two decks and carries three transportation lines: Metropolitan Expressway on the upper deck, and Tokyo Prefectural Road and Yurikamome, a fully automatic transit system, on the lower deck.
You can also cross the bridge on foot. This option is highly recommended for people who love strong winds and traffic noise. Even if you are not so crazy about them, you would be impressed by the panoramic view of the Tokyo Bay from the bridge. Note that I almost froze to death once when I crossed the bridge on a blowy frigid day in deep winter.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 26th, 2012")
![How to Make Umeshu, or Japanese Plum Wine [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_izDpMYcQhg/mqdefault.jpg "How to Make Umeshu, or Japanese Plum Wine [iPhone 4S/HD]
Ume is an oriental fruit tree similar to western plum and apricot. It blooms from late winter to early spring and bears edible fruits in late spring. Umeshu, or plum wine, is one of the most popular products made from ume fruits. It is a bit sweet and a bit sour light liquor with a clean finish. Many people love its taste. You can get it at a store, or make it by yourself.
It is not so difficult to make umeshu at your home. What you need for ingredients are ume fruits, liquor and sugar. They are all easily available at a supermarket here. Fortunately there is an ume tree in my small garden and I can make umeshu without paying a penny for the fruits. I enjoy homemade umeshu at a reasonable price every year. I have to wait to make it till early summer because my tree is late-blooming and late-bearing, but it is not a big deal.
Why not try some umeshu when you visit Japan, or make it at your home?
I would like to thank my friend Yuki for joining this video as a voice cast. Her clear narration made the video intelligible.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S")
