Gorgeous. *quality

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Beautiful. I hope to visit some day.

Tags for this video have been changed from 'Japan, autumn, Mount Fuji, Miyajima, Iwate prefecture' to 'Japan, autumn, Mount Fuji, Miyajima, Iwate prefecture, time lapse, timelapse' - edited by cybrbeast

It is stunning, but it's also got heavy, *heavy* post production, which kind of defeats the purpose.
I'd down vote this or call lies if I could, simply because it's so over produced.

>> ^artician:
It is stunning, but it's also got heavy, heavy post production, which kind of defeats the purpose.
I'd down vote this or call lies if I could, simply because it's so over produced.


The purpose was to create art using video as the medium. If the artist chose to alter the raw material that's up to him. And it's definitely not lies. Artists use 'lies' to tell the truth.

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This makes me want to go back to Japan so badly.

*nature

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I have always regretted not taking the chance when I could to get stationed there while I was in the Navy. Being heavy on post-production isn't a big deal either, the *heart* of the video is truth, and it shines through with every shot. The rest is simply enhancing it for the better.

I've been to all those places and then some. The wife and kid are going to Japan to see the wife's family this week and staying for some 3 weeks. I was to go, but had to cancel due to work obligations. I am rather upset about it actually.

If you get a chance. Go. Miyajima is very beautiful. If you time it right, you can see some amayzing 'No' plays. Go up the big hill there to see the monkeys. I spent a night in the area. It is worth it. Easy access to Hiroshima across the water. See the war museum (a humbling experience). Try Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki for lunch. Great stuff.

Fuji was also a wonderful trip. I spent 4 days at a Ryokan. Amazing traditional food. Bathhouse, and everywhere in was views of the mountain. From the room, the bathhouse, everywhere. Expensive, but worth every single darn penny. Also went up Fuji for some CRAZY panoramas. You do not have to go to the top to get amazing views. Easy to get a bus ride up to about the half way mark. Great for the young or old, or those who cannot hike the mountain. Shelter and services are there. Don't be fooled. It is a HUGE mountain you will be above the cloud line most likely. See the sunrise. It is something to not be missed. Scream banzai as the sun rises (leave the old WW2 movie prejudices behind.. shouting banzai has nothing to do with dive bombing).

Other places to see. Kyoto (temples, Maiko dance), Himeji (amazing castle), Nara (giant Buddha, temples, and wandering deer). If you can.. go west towards Beppu and Nagasaki. The Kyushu area has the best natural hot spas. Nagasaki has great seafood and fusion with Chinese and Dutch influences. The war museum is also a must stop. Learn a bit about the US and Australian POW's interned in a camp there that were killed by the 'bomb', which we in the west simply do not learn about in school.

Learn a bit of the language, absorb the culture. Have fun. It is easier to get around Japan than you realize. Most major train lines and roads in the larger cities have English lettering to help tourists.

Food isn't that expensive, and bargain hotels can be found easily enough. Even better if you know a local to tour you around!