blue belt life

We compiled this video from footage taken in various parts of Tokyo during the hanami season, early April 2014.  It was rainy, beautiful, and as always, short-lived.  Areas of interest include Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi Koen, and Aoyama Bochi (cemetary). This project is dedicated to my Great Aunt Vera, a Benedictine nun, a foundress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, and an inspiration to many.  She was always a great supporter of my music, arranging concerts during my annual visits, and listening intently at our family dinners.  Through our many meetings, we exchanged few words, but we connected through music.  Shortly before her passing, she took me aside in a rare…

We compiled this video from footage taken across town on Feb 10, 2014, which turned out to be the heaviest snow Tokyo has seen in the last 45 years.  Areas of interest include the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Shibuya, Omotesando, Aoyama Bochi (cemetery), Takeshita Dori, and Akasaka subway station.  The “woman in red” was a random passerby, who turned into the main character of our Tokyo Snow story.  We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to our channel Buy “Tokyo Snow”