An old stone lantern along Japan’s famous Tokaido highway guarded and continuing watch while the world around it grows and changes.
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Welcome to Abandoned Japan. My name is Kurt Bell and I am delighted that you have taken some time to share a little of Japan’s lost and forgotten places with me. I’m available on social media at the links below and can be reached via email at dinnerbytheriver@gmail.com.
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THE PATH OF WILDNESS
The Path of Wildness is easy to find
The course of a stream
Leaves blown in the wind
A beast’s track through the brush
And the direction of our first inclination
The Path of Wildness is an answer and response to a prescribed way of life which may leave some individuals with a sense that their living is little more than a series of pre-determined, step-like episodes between birth and death. The stages of living between these events: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, parenthood and senior are themselves natural and in accord with the needs of the species and most individuals. Many find their satisfaction in living this course and to these individuals I have little or nothing to say. Others though long for something more; something innate, genetic and seemingly calling. Adventure and change can give a degree of satisfaction and relief yet even these may seem too tame. To those who feel drawn to something beyond the entertainment and stimulation of senses I offer a walk along The Path of Wildness. Don’t bother penciling the event in your schedule, preparing a pack with goodies and supplies or even inviting a friend along, for this experience is along the course of your first inclination and you must surely always go alone.
Learn more about The Path of Wildness here:
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CHANNEL CREDITS
“Japanese Falls” image is by the artist Lane Brown. See more of Mr. Brown’s work at the following URL: http://lanebrownart.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html
Channel Theme Music “Song For Kurt” used with permission by Nowherians. Discover more about the artist and their music at the URL below.
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9 Comments
Timeless..Priceless..Awesomeness.. ~So sayess The Oldyness.
Wow thank you, what a nice mini history lesson, on Japan. I know little to nil about Japanese history, what I know about the Shogun warriors is basically from the TV movie, all fiction/fantasy Shogun! I was really upset when I realized Diary of a Geisha wasn't even written by a Japanese person, nor a Geisha, a white guy, just a soap type fiction with a few historical facts thrown in! That lamp is amazing, if only it could talk.Again you triggered my curiosity on Japanese history/culture!
Are those ceremonial, or they have a practical purpose?
very interesting, thanks!
Question, Kurt. It appeared that there is a metal piece on the lantern that has writing on it. Can you tell me what it says? Thanks in advance…. Doug…=)
What do these stone lanterns represent? Any special meaning? Thanks for the vid!
did the Japanese Lantern emit light at all. or are they just makers. the Lanterns that are in the temples do they ever light them. and if they where ever lit did they light with Candis
…can you take your bike on a japanese train?
House Guard to Lamplighter – "It's gotten rather chilly, hasn't it?"
Lamplighter – "Yes Sir, it has!" (Knocking lamplighter sticks together to emphasize
consensus ):
"Tok-Tok!"