Posts Tagged ‘kyoto’
Mineko Iwasaki
At the age of five Mineko left home to study traditional Japanese dance in Gion, Kyoto and by 21, she was considered Japan’s best dancer and maiko. I was pleased to have found these clips on youtube. The first clip shows Mineko Iwasaki’s introduction to the [Read More]
Revenge of the Ninja, Part VI
Ninja starts action in full swing with revenge … Cut …. and re-take with Yumi centre screen Ninja attacks Yumi by herself – but its okay! Watch Yumi – (she has special powers!) Crikey Yumi is doing well, but how did Kimonobox mysteriously appear in [Read More]
Kitchen in the Window, Japan
This is what I love about shopping for food in Japan – the kitchens are often in view of the customer! Look at this one – they are making the sweets in the front window. Kimonobox couldnt resist! And these manju are very good. Advertised in the magazines – [Read More]
Gion and Memoirs of a Geisha
As we worked our way through narrow Gion streets, we were reminded of the centuries old tradition – we were re-living our own memories of Memoirs of a Geisha combined with our expectations of yester-year Japan! The streets of Kyoto did not disappoint! They were quiet [Read More]
Making Ninja, Kimonobox, the movie – Part IV
Another quick glimpse at behind the scenes of Kimonobox, the movie. This post shows Kimonobox, getting fitted with a wig and a Ninja being groomed. I could have fallen asleep during the make-up – it was all very relaxing until they fitted the wig! In fact, I think the [Read More]
Kimonobox Part II, Location selection
Where to shoot the movie? That was our big question – down the streets of Shibuya was not an option. We needed to find something authentic…..this is part two in the series Kimonobox, the movie In the end, we travelled to Eigamurakan in Kyoto to shoot [Read More]
