Nikko, Japan, 日光 日本, 休み (take two minutes to relax)

[reese1796]

This is part of Mononoke Hime's soundtrack.....

[Peekingduck]

@reese1796

correct by a wester guy on the Shakuhachi. his name is in the notes...

Have a nice day

:)

[Kognito72]

Where are all the tourists?

I went there today and yes, it does look like this but with lots of people all around.

[Peekingduck]

@Kognito72

Sorry to hear that. Right now is peak season for people that want to see the koyo.

I went of the beaten path on a rainy day and at a later hour than most tourists would like to.

To me, Nikko is more relaxing and beautiful that way.

[Peekingduck]

@msli1985

BTW

There is a HD version of these clips too if you'd like to actually see the place a little better...

[Peekingduck]

@msli1985

Happy you liked the clips.

: )

[Shaela69]

Listening to this brought me to tears.

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

I hope that wasn't because of the poor quality of the clip ; )

Thanks for leaving a comment, have a nice weekend.

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

I hope that those tears weren't because of the poor quality of the clip ; )

Thanks for leaving a comment, have a nice weekend.

[Shaela69]

@Peekingduck Haha No. It was the music, it's very beautiful and after the recent tragedy in Japan it became very emotional.

Thank you, I hope you have a safe and nice weekend as well.

[Peekingduck]

@Shaela69

Thanks !

It's been a pretty surreal day and night.

I was in a luck area but many weren't.

Be well

: )

[ZenHostel]

@Peekingduck Nikko is the 3rd largest "city" strictly in terms of area.

from Wikipedia;

"The post-merger city of Nikkō covers a large area (1,449.87 km²) of rural northwestern Tochigi. It is the third-largest city (by area) in Japan, behind Takayama and Hamamatsu."

For example, Nasu is now part of Nikko, so it's technically an attraction within Nikko.

The real "city" center is Imaichi, 9 km west tourist Nikko.

It's a fun fact to play with and debate and certainly makes for good conversation.

[QueensBridge989]

Japan=Best Country!

[Peekingduck]

@QueensBridge989

Thanks.

I love most places though, but Japan is nice !

Have a great day my friend, and thanks for leaving a comment/

: )

[dakoata121212]

It's hard to imagin a more beautiful country. I hope one day I will get to visit Japan at least once in my life.

[Peekingduck]

@dakoata121212

Parts of Japan is very beautiful but just like other places big cities are pretty much all the same.

Nikko is a great place though.

Glad you like it, hope you'll be here real soon.

: )

[MapleBanditOwnage]

2 people didnt relax while listening to this

[Peekingduck]

@MapleBanditOwnage

Hope they found another way to relax...

[nishtabre]

I have been here today for the first time! I lived it so much, and it was my first snow in Japan! I enjoyed so much! It must be one of the most interesting places on Earth! Thank you Japan!

[Peekingduck]

@nishtabre

Happy you liked it.

I really agree that Nikko is a 'magical' place.

[MapleBanditOwnage]

@nishtabre

Yeah poor people D:

[jimmizch]

git malines:)

[Peekingduck]

@jimmizch

: )



[niekpinoy93]

cool my name means sun light how cool is that(^.^)

[niekpinoy93]

OMG thats my name!!!!!NIKKO(O.o)

so I HAVE japanese nameXD cool never thought of it(^.^)

[Peekingduck]

@niekpinoy93

And a nice name at that.

It means 'sun-light' in Japanese.

Have a great week end

[reyelfo1]

綺麗!!!

[Peekingduck]

@reyelfo1

有り難う

[Ovidius89]

Such a beautiful place...I envy you :)

[Peekingduck]

@Ovidius89

Thanks.

if you ever are in Japan I really recommend Nikko as a day trip.

It is a lovely place

[brainysnaeha]

I wanted to go there!

Maybe next i'll sure to go there if i have a chance.

Such a beautiful place and the weather is very nice not here was all hot and humid year-round,raining is very annoying right now.

Guess what?

I lived in the country where they have the largest japanese population outside

japan. (In asia)

Thailand isn't that bad but only thing bothers me is the weather wise.

[Peekingduck]

@brainysnaeha

Happy you liked the clip.

I hope you get to visit Nikko. It's a nice place.

And, I do believe Thailand is extremely beautiful too, though I haven't been there.

But it looks wonderful in pictures I've seen.

: )

[U2PN]

this is

very well

done indeed

[Peekingduck]

@U2PN

Thank you very much

[U2PN]

ポカン

ポカンと

雨が降る...



[Peekingduck]

@U2PN

: )

[mitchhsansom]

mononoke hime? hahha

[Peekingduck]

@mitchhsansom

Since you know the song...

: )

[hokulanithedog]

so beautiful!

[Peekingduck]

@hokulanithedog

Thank you.

I'm glad you liked it !

[mdg140]

I really loved this video; it's so serene. I only wish the video clips were longer.

[Peekingduck]

@mdg140

Thanks.

Very happy you like it.

Also, thanks for the creative criticism.

I will take it to heart.

Have a great day

[Hamstertoilet]

what's the song?

[Peekingduck]

@Hamstertoilet

'mononoke hime' performed by Marco Lienhard

[khatpandwa]

nice - relaxing - thanks

[Peekingduck]

@khatpandwa

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Mira33tozumal]

Спасибо! А где можно скачать этот клип?

[Peekingduck]

@Mira33tozumal

I don't read Russian so you've left me clueless.

But I wish you all the best and thank you for leaving a comment.

: )

[japanesegirl03]

音楽が凄い良いの使ってる(^^)

もののけ姫！！

i love music~

mononoke hime XD

[Peekingduck]

@japanesegirl03

I'm happy you liked it !

It is one of my favorites too.

: )

[SamuraiSentai]

Very nice music choice, from the anime mononoke hime(princess mononoke), if i'm not mistaken.

[Peekingduck]

@SamuraiSentai

Thanks.

Yes, you are absolutely correct.

Glad you liked it, it's a personal favorite of mine.

[lovelymadi]

@SamuraiSentai , i agree with you ! and wath is this instrument ?

[Peekingduck]

@lovelymadi

It's a 'shakuhachi' (Japanese bamboo flute).

: )

[lovelymadi]

Peekingduck , tanks so much, it's beautiful !

[Peekingduck]

@lovelymadi

Totally my pleasure.

I'm happy you liked the clip.

[akamekizuna8]

I could say that there its everything magic yeah ..

I*m so in love with Japan - sad thing to be so far away from such a wonderful country hmmm my only hope its that maybe someday I will be able to go there and see all with my eyes -thank you for this amazing video - its like a trip in a world of magic

本当にありがとうございました

日本語悪い、私は初心者ですして申し訳

[Peekingduck]

I'm very happy you liked it.

Hope you like what you see once you get to Japan too.

: )

[akamekizuna8]

its just amazing -I cant find words to describe this beauty -for me Japan its a miracle - If I get there one day I will sit for hours to notice everything around because there are so many fascinating things - I could say that there its everything magic yeah ..

[italndiva]

This is how I invision Japan. So peaceful and serene. xo

[Peekingduck]

Yup, this Japan to me too.

Full of tall trees and little streams.

Nikko gets it's fair share of tourists though.

But off the beaten track.. it's gorgeous..

: )

[HardcoreGamer4Ever]

I want to go to a rural Japanese town so badly! They look so beautiful!

[Peekingduck]

I'm sure you will then. Japan has a way of pulling people that like it, to itself

I'm kind'a partial to the country-side myself.

Nikko is a nice place even though it can get infested with tourists at certain times of year.

It's a beautiful place.

[ITsHardstyle]

@Peekingduck

how is in in april you think?

[Peekingduck]

@ITsHardstyle

Maybe a little rainy but that means less tourists.

Nikko is in the mountains so the weather changes in a heartbeat.

Still beautiful as April means spring and maybe Cherry trees blooming.

Might be perfect too actually..

[ITsHardstyle]

@Peekingduck

Thanks=)

[Peekingduck]

@ITsHardstyle

my pleasure

: )

[Poopyheadnumber1]

this song is in princess mononoke

[Peekingduck]

That's 100 % correct.

: )

[Lodoss3800]

雨の日光もいいですね。雨の中に美を感じます。

[Peekingduck]

わたしもおなじようにおもいます。

: )

[BehindTheSkYZurich]

whats the name of this song?

i need it :S

japan is so wonderful!

i wanna being there -.-

[Peekingduck]

The song is called 'Mononoke Hime' from the album 'Leonard and his friends' (You can buy it from iTunes) and it is played by a genius by the name of Marco Lienhard.

Glad you liked the clip.

Thanks for the kind words

[eoshopt]

beautiful

[Peekingduck]

Thanks !

Happy you liked it.

You avatar (Fudo-myo) is really nice BTW.

The HD version of this video is a bit better as far as picture quality goes.

Be well

[HijioriDollKokeshi]

This Video is perfect

[Peekingduck]

Thanks a lot.

There is an HD version (below) that is a lot clearer.

[modernclics]

Wow, I love those toriis they look very old.

[Peekingduck]

Glad you liked them.

They aren't new, that's for sure.

[Carrim]

It's soooo beautiful. When I'm visiting Japan I'll definitely go there.

[Peekingduck]

Thanks!

I'm glad you liked the clip.

You'll like it in real life too I'm sure.

Nikko is very nice. Maybe that's why

I can't stop shooting these videos...

Hard not to fall in love with the place.

[twitch17100]

what is the music called

[Peekingduck]

It's the theme from 'mononoke hime' played by a man I think is a genius Marco Leonard. Part of the reason for this clip is to pay him some kind of tribute.

You'll find it on iTunes store.

[twitch17100]

that music was so beautiful, it brought a tear to my eyes.

[Peekingduck]

Glad you like it.

I do too an I'm a big fan of Marco's playing.

[Omorko44]

kocham to miejsce,znow tam wrocę!!!!

[Peekingduck]

I'm not sure what that means

But I wish you well.

Thanks for watching.

: )

[nirrauses16]

i never been in japan unfortunately...

but i guess it's beautiful and paceful just beautiful i wish to go a soon even if i'm scare of plane (to much hours from italy)..

but i think that it worth!!

[Peekingduck]

I think you would love some parts of Japan. Nikko is a gem.

Hopefully you'll walk the mountain paths trough the forests soon.

Be well and thanks for your comment.

[nirrauses16]

ohh i wish!!!!

thank u

[carlasormani]

I visited Nikko in mid September 1974. Your video enhanced my memories and I am waiting the opportunity to be there once again in my life. This Japan is not disappering in my soul and will last forever. Domo Pekingduck san, somimasen, arigato gozaimashita!

[Peekingduck]

My pleasure.

I'm happy you liked it.

[flickeringlightbulb]

i visited Nikko last year during my trip to Japan, it truly is beautiful and a real step outside of the big city Tokyo.

[Peekingduck]

I couldn't agree more.

: )

[chibisake]

beautiful landscapes... I can see mononoke with the wolves ^^

[Peekingduck]

Thanks.

Yes, she has certainly walked the mountain trails of Nikko.

Glad you liked the clip.

: )

[astrozombiieess]

I love this :)

It always keeps my mind straight,I guess you could say balanced?

Very beautiful thank you for posting.

[Peekingduck]

Thanks, I'm really happy you like it.

: )

[rachelgirlxo]

I try to relax and meditate, but I always get made fun of....that's why I want to go to Japan noone judges you....could you help me?

Could you teach me about the Japanese culture I would love to learn. :]

[Peekingduck]

Thanks for your comment.

I have sent you a 'private' message that I hope you'll find useful.

[InternetRevolution]

Truly beautiful.

[Peekingduck]

Thanks !

: )

[dhkk43]

is japan a good place to settle?

[Peekingduck]

Well, it depends.

I do believe everyone gets a culture shock (small or large) when settling. It is very different to Europe (USA?) and there isn't as much freedom to be an individual. But there are other rewards and adventures.

You have the same type of people in Japan as everywhere else i.e good ones and bad. But in general the Japanese are pretty friendly and very very honest.

Though the stereotype of the japanese person is a myth just as much as all stereotypes are.

I like it here.

[dhkk43]

is it easy to shift? u know, like jobs, schools finding houses etc

[Peekingduck]

It depends on what job you are looking for I guess.

The work-culture here is different. Most of the times we are told that japanese people work extremely hard. I don't think that is the case necessarily. They are at the office for many hours, but I think a guy at for example Toyota and a guy at Volvo have a totally different work structure.

Europe seems more sensibly organized a lot of the time.

Housing can be tricky... reluctancy to rent to foreigners etc is common, you'll need a guarantor.

[giovannino72]

che meraviglia! bravo! wonderful japan :-)

[Peekingduck]

Thank you so much !

[califaz]

Beautiful wish to go to japan someday.

[Peekingduck]

Thanks a lot.

Japan's a nice place.

Hope your wish comes true

[cmilapan]

ive been here during my training in japan. i love this place, nikko, tochigi, japan..

[Peekingduck]

That makes two of us.

I love it too.

Be well mate.

[bicycle0413]

心がかなり落ち着きました！

日頃のストレスが吹っ飛びますね！

[Peekingduck]

：）

よっかた！

ありがとうございました。

[bicycle0413]

Thank　you　for　wonderful　video！

[shnuki]

Beautiful! I'm flying out to Japan next week and my mother has Nikko planned as one of our destinations. I wanted Disneyland, but I'm so glad she insisted on Nikko.

[Peekingduck]

Nikko beats Disney every time...

Hope you'll have a really good time over here.

[shnuki]

I'm back from Japan and I loved Nikko! It was so cold, we woke up to snow! We didn't get to see the falls though; too cloudy.

[Peekingduck]

Sorry to hear about the clouds

: (

Happy to hear that you enjoyed it.

: )

[leon6266]

nah its all good lookforward for the next one. I cant wait till I will see these nature myself :P

[Peekingduck]

: )

[leon6266]

but its too short duration I have to keep pressing Play every time i wanan hear it :P

[Peekingduck]

Sorry about that.

I'l try to make a longer one next time.

: )

[leon6266]

very nice dude great job. I lve fuking JaPAN

[Peekingduck]

: )

Thanks, happy you liked it !

[nativeman65]

very nice video

[Peekingduck]

: )

Thanks

[blulaguna18]

that song was playing also in Princess Mononoke. When Ashitaka left his village in search for answers. I remember it well. But it was more orchestral than just the Shakuhachi. nice vid by the way. such a peaceful place indeed.^_^

[Peekingduck]

Thanks

Glad you liked it.

This version of the Princess Mononoke music is played by 'Marco Lienhard' who's musical skills I really envy.

[blulaguna18]

yea i really did. I admire Japan so much. I wanna go there soo bad. I envy you.-_-*sigh* hope i can visit there someday.and yayyy i was right tehe. i knew it was from Mononoke. When i heard this in the movie. I was so moved i shed a tear. I always hum.when it plays. such a beautiful piece.

[Peekingduck]

I'm sure one day you will.

Just keep saving a little and before you know it you'll have enough to get on the plane.

all the best of luck to you

[buddythefrog]

Thank you so much for the lovely video! It really made me relax. I will go to Japan next month and will definitely go to Nikko. Were the pictures taken in a park? Do you happen to know the name?

Thanks again,

Hug from Brazil,

Juan

[Peekingduck]

Thanks

: )

Most of the footage is taken around 'Hotoke no Iwa'...

But others stay on 'the beaten track' around 'Toshogu shrine' etc.

Nikko is best on foot and I'm sure you will love it.

Ask for a map at the Tourist information center in the station building and I'm sure they'll help you find the spots.

hope you'll enjoy your visit.

[Peekingduck]

Ooops!... Almost forgot..

Nikko is in the mountains and the best spots are inbreeded in the cedar forests so dress well.

[FanDjManZa]

*_______________________* beautiful!!!!

[Peekingduck]

Happy you liked it.

Thanks !

[rukariodemon]

i love the shachachi im going to learn to play one because of this vid i now want to go to nikko japan after seeing the shots you toke of nikko i should be going there soon

[Peekingduck]

Thanks.

You'll love Nikko... it's sooo beautiful.

God luck with learning the Shakuhachi, it's such a wonderful instrument.

[sarubeto]

Muito boa, da vontade de chorar.

[Peekingduck]

: )

Thanks

[dhkk43]

wow its so beautiful! so peaceful! makes me wanna sit in a yoga position n just put it on full screen n focus it! thanks!

[Peekingduck]

Thanks.

Happy you liked it.

[eugenesuke]

very nice! the song that is covered is from the movie mononoke hime by hayao miyazaki

[christinaedler]

tack for denna - halsningar fran Sverige, - ett ord - ro!

[Peekingduck]

: D

Thanks

[theoldtokaido]

I agree with Kusanagijoy and am ready to make my pilgrimage to Nikko. What a wonderful video! I like that you included the ambient sounds of each clip along with the music though I also like your other videos where music alone is used. You seem to have a good sense of which approach works best. While watching your videos the term "video photography" comes to mind as each shot has the quality of a fine photograph. I hope that this makes sense as it is a rare and special talent you have. -Kurt :-)

[Peekingduck]

: )

You are far to kind. I was just lucky I think.

Glad you liked it though : D

Still waiting for the next one from you.

[loufamoso]

U did a fantastic job putting the video and sound together....it really works!

[Peekingduck]

Thank you so much.

: )

I'm so happy you like it.

[Peekingduck]

Thanks

: D

[KUSANAGIJOY]

This video/movie and music are matched very well and it is SOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful! I really like it!! I personally never visited Nikko yet even I'm Japanese person who living in this country... but I'd like to go and see this beautiful place at once. (^O^)v