Cinematic Asia

29/09/2022

Arahen Beach on Tokashiki island is a great resort style beach to visit while on the island.

We just released a full video about this amazing island today on our YouTube channel. Please take a look and drop a comment.

05/09/2022

Sakurajima is a very active volcano near the city if Kagoshima Japan.

14/08/2022

Today will will premiere a new video that takes a beautiful and informative look into the amazing lives of the Snow Monkeys of Japan.

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01/04/2022

Japan is all kinds of beautiful, as the snow melts the landscape and in this case seascapes change too.

05/03/2022

Izumo Ooyashiro is one of the oldest, most important and mysterious shrines in Japan.
�It is more famously called Izumo Taisha

When the first shrine was built in this area remains a mystery. The current shrine was built in 1744 and is designated as a national treasure. The deity enshrined is Okuninushi-no-Kami. In Japanese mythology, it is said that this is the deity who cultivated and built Japan.

Izumo Trisha is surrounded by large parks and wooded areas, near the entrance to the main area is a statue of Okuninushi handing over the lands of Japan to the heavens and is granted domain over En-musubi signified by a giant wave he kneels in front of, as this scene did take place at nearby Inasa-no-hama Beach.

The ritual for praying at Izumo Taisha is slightly different than at other shrines around Japan. Instead of clapping twice as you usually do at a Shinto shrine, at Izumo, you clap four times—twice for yourself and twice for your current or future partner.

Many young Japanese girls come to the shrine to pray for luck finding a future husband. Okuninushi is the Shinto god of marriage and good relationships, after all.

This has made the shrine into a very popular wedding destination as well. In 2014, a member of the Japanese royal family, Princess Noriko, tied the knot here. You may spot a wedding or two during your visit if you’re lucky!

Izumo Taisha is believed to have been the tallest building in Japan during ancient times. It is said that the building was immense, standing 96 meters (about 315 ft) tall. Presently it stands at 24 meters (78 ft) tall. Even so, its majestic appearance continues to impress visitors.

Izumo Taisha practices sengu, a reconstruction of the shrine at fixed intervals so as to keep the shrine’s spiritual power continually refreshed. In Izumo Taisha’s case it is done every 60 years in rotating construction on one part of the shrine at a time instead of everything all at once, and in 2013 the honden was reopened after reconstruction on the roof. Because this was relatively recent, Okuninushi is said to still be in a good mood with his fresh new space.

The giant straw ropes called shimenawa are Izumo Taisha’s most famous feature. They represent the separation between the mortal and supernatural worlds. In fact, the shimenawa at the Kagura Hall at Izumo Taisha are the largest in Japan, measuring 13 meters long and weighing five tons.

At the back of the hall, there’s a cluster of cute rabbit statues! The rabbits are important to this shrine because of their connection to Okuninushi. Japan’s sacred text of creation stories, the Kojiki, tells a legend about how the god rescued a white rabbit from being eaten by sharks. Delight in the different personalities, quirks, and poses of each one as you walk through the shrine grounds

Izumo TaishaIzumo Ooyashiro is one of the oldest, most important and mysterious shrines in Japan.It is more famously called Izumo Taisha The deity enshrined ...

27/12/2021

Shikinaen, the royal gardens of Okinawa

Shikinaen is located approximately 3kms from Shuri Castle,

The garden is circular in design, a style very popular amongst Japanese feudal lords,

Historically the two sites were connected by a stone path, that still exists within the garden walls.

Shikinaen was designed to be strolled through rather than viewed from a particular perspective. However unlike many other Japanese gardens, Shikinaen also displays many features that are Chinese in origin, a combination that has been called “uniquely Ryukyuan” in design.

In the middle of the main pond, atop a small island that is connected by stone arched bridges is a hexagonal pavilion that is very Chinese in design. One of the reasons for the Chinese influence is that the first guests to the garden where an envoy from China a year after it’s construction. The pavilions were reserved especially for sure important guests.

Shikinaen, also known as Nan-en which means southern garden, was constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the Okinawa Royal family.

The gardens are amassed with a diverse range of flora, from subtropical forest plants like Hibiscus to cheery blossoms at the end of winter. The large woodland area is home to all kinds of local birds, bringing a rich natural sound to the air as you stroll along the stone pathways.

The palace is the central feature of the gardens, a single story building made of wood and tile, The combination of wood and tatami mats give this 643sq meter palace a warm and tranquil feel, with an abundance of natural light from the open walls along the deck.

It has amazing views of the gardens from many of its 15 rooms.

Shikinaen was completely destroyed during the battle of Okinawa in 1945, however a restoration of its palace and gardens began in 1975 and as of December 2nd 2000 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site as a place of scenic beauty.

Unlike many other tourist attraction in Naha, Shikinaen isn’t accessible via the monorail, couple that with the sheer size of the grounds, some 42,000 sq meters and it becomes a rare place to escape the crowds and concrete of Okinawa’s main city.

If you travel to Okinawa, we highly recommend taking a trip to Shikinaen gardens for a true taste of the real Ryukyu kingdom.

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Shikinaen, the royal gardens of OkinawaShikinaen is located approximately 3kms from Shuri Castle, The garden is circular in design, a style very popular amon...

05/11/2021

We were blown away by have you been to this jewell of nature?

Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

On this ancient island, lies some of the most amazing natural beauty in all of Japan.This is YakushimaThe journey to Yakushima begins in the shadow of Sakura...

05/11/2021

Morning light in Japan’s most beautiful forest : Yakushima

Full video on YouTube tonight.

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30/10/2021

Yakushima is an amazing place for nature lovers…we have had an incredible time here and will have a video ready in the coming weeks on our YouTube channel…link in the bio.

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25/10/2021

Birds eye view of Ryumon falls in Kagoshima prefecture Japan.

This amazing 43m high waterfall will be making our series “Japan’s most beautiful waterfalls” be sure to subscribe on Youtube to see the whole series for free in 4K 🙏😊

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21/10/2021

Mt A*o is the largest active volcano in japan and is among the largest in the world

a long winding road takes you through an ever-changing landscape. Unique and green, there is an ominous feeling to it.

As you climb ever higher you start to notice something different cows lots of cows the rich volcanic soil is perfect for grazing. although all around are signs for the seismic activity scarred and torn apart the landscape over time.

Mt A*o stands in A*okuju national park in Kumamoto prefecture on the island of Kyushu Japan. its peak is 1592 meters or 5223 feet above sea level.

once you've reached the central cone of the A*o caldera you find yourself presented with a barren landscape

thick concrete shelters bear the scars of past eruptions

mount A*o is ever venting its toxic gases into the atmosphere reminding you just how precarious the situation is.

On October 20th 2021, Mt A*o erupted spectacularly, this footage captured by the live cameras at the main car park show just how powerful and volatile this Volcano is. The landscape and imagery in this video is now unrecognizable.

Mt A*o is the largest active volcano in japan and is among the largest in the worlda long winding road takes you through an ever-changing landscape. Unique a...

15/10/2021

We recently visited this amazing waterfall in Kyushu Japan. Formed from a violent volcanic eruptions 90,000years ago into one of Japan's most beautiful waterfalls.

We hope you enjoy this journey to Nabegataki.

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Nabegataki in Kumamoto prefecture Japan is a breathtaking waterfall.Despite the waterfall being small in scale with a drop of about 9-10 meters, and a width ...

14/10/2021

Izumo Taisha is one of the most famous shrines in Japan. The main temple or honden is not open to visitors and its high walls add to the mystique. We were lucky enough to film at the temple and will be releasing the video on our YouTube channel in the coming weeks.

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12/10/2021

Always chasing waterfalls.

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04/09/2021

Maybe one of the most beautiful places on Okinawa, this waterfall lies in the very remote part of Nago City. It is probably one of the least known waterfalls...

03/09/2021

Our next video will take you on a journey through the forests of Okinawa to this lagoon…with our guest guide Reef

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01/09/2021

Nothing screams Indonesia like palm trees bent into turquoise water.

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26/08/2021

Japan isn’t well known as a surfing destination. But, Japan has the sixth longest coastline in the world (29,751 km (18,486 mi)) so there are plenty of places to explore and find some good surf.

22/08/2021

The sprawl that is tokyo from the air.

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10/08/2021

Nabegatake falls is one of our favorite places to visit in Kyushu Japan.

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03/08/2021

Harajiri falls, Oita prefecture Japan. A beautiful easily accessible horseshoe shaped waterfall.

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02/08/2021

Joren falls in Izu is really worth stopping for 30mins to see. Short walk down some easy stairs and you get greeted with this beautiful vision.

You can also rent fishing gear and buy wasabi products.

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31/07/2021

The snow capped mountains of Hakuba valley Nagano prefecture Japan. Considered by many to be some of the greatest powder snow in the world.

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29/07/2021

Tomari port, the center of Naha city Okinawa Japan at sunrise.

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25/07/2021

Waterfalls and mountain river shrines are always worth a visit when in Japan.

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21/07/2021

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Todoroki falls or Ice house falls as they are sometimes known are located just south of Nago city on Okinawa Japan.https://goo.gl/maps/CCUY4z2kMapgwizT9The f...

20/07/2021

The landscape around the A*o volcanic caldera is so surreal. The trauma from all the seismic activity is visible everywhere. Video coming soon, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and ring the bell.

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