#Chofu-city

[14temperance]

[tokyowalking]

Chofu, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan

[fallbabylon]

GeGeGe no Kitaro characters welcome visitors to Chofu City, the town the Manga's creator spent the last years of his life.-Chofu, Tokyo-Japan

[sunflowersandcherryblossoms]

Me, trying to decide where the action of my latest WIP takes place in Karakura: *Searches Karakura map*

The map has all of these little things, so I screenshot what they mean.

Curious thing: Neither Keigo nor Mizuiro live in Karakura. They live in Naruki City, but apparently are allowed to go to school in Karakura? I don't know how the rules are in Japan, so...

So, around this area...

Cool!

Thing is, to belong to Tokyo, it needs to be beyond the Tama river...

So... Around Chofu and such?

Who knows! That's the problem with creating fictional towns and cities...

[leibal]

House in Jindaiji is a minimal residence located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by CASE-REAL. Nestled in a serene residential neighborhood of Chofu City, Tokyo, a striking new home has emerged, designed with an unexpected blend of earthy tones and minimalist aesthetics.

[pix4japan]

Japanese Garden and Pond on Temple Grounds in Tokyo

Location: Jindai-ji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan Timestamp: 14:06 on July 19, 2023

Situated to the southwest of the Jindai-ji Temple Gate in Chofu, Tokyo, you'll discover a small, charming Japanese garden graced by a serene pond. This pond serves as a habitat for a diverse number of inhabitants, including various fish species, striped shrimp, mitten crabs, dragonfly larvae, and delicate water lilies.

Known as Benten Pond (弁天池), this little haven boasts a miniature island adorned with a small Shinto shrine and vermilion bridge. The pond has meticulously sculpted Japanese pine trees, their branches gracefully extending over the water's edge, seemingly attempting to caress the water’s surface.

The longer branches are supported by crutches known as shichu (支柱) to safeguard them from the weight of heavy snow and to provide essential reinforcement to aging trees. These braces also play a role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal by allowing certain branches to gracefully extend beyond the water's boundary.

Shichu are typically crafted from logs, burnt poles, or in some instances, stout bamboo stalks are utilized. In this pond, it looks like they went with burnt poles.

For access details and references for further reading, check out the latest Pix4Japan blog post: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20230719-jindaiji

Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 1600 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8.0 Astia Soft film simulation

[koichimakigami]

16th JAZZ ART Sengawa Chofu City Sengawa Theater

Directed by Koichi Makigami

Thursday, January 11th

John Zorn's Sounds of the World

・14:00-16:00 Movie screening “Zorn” “ZornⅡ”

・19:30-21:00　John Zorn’s Cobra Tokyo Anniversary Troop

Friday, January 12th

・13:00-14:18　ZornⅢ

・14:40-15:34　Zorn

Crossroads of Sound Part1

・17:00-18:10 Atsuko Hatano (viola + electronics) Yuma Takeshita (Mechanized Instruments) Host: Hiromichi Sakamoto

Follow Kabakov's dream

・19:30-20:40 Hikashu + Masayo Kokei (sax)

Saturday, January 13th

Crossroads of Sound Part2

・13:30-14:40 Masaaki Kikuchi Yoko Ueno Host: Hiromichi Sakamoto

Hibiki's space and eyes

・16:00-17:10 Chieko Ito (dance) Kiyoto Fujiwara (Cb)

・18:30-19:40　

Violently vibrating strings and strings

Gordon Grdina (guitar/odd) and dojo [Michie Yagi (electric kotos, electronics) Tamaya Honda (ds)] Guest Koichi Makigami (voice)

・20:00-21:30 Movie screening “ZornⅡ”

Sunday, January 14th

・11:00-12:18 Movie screening “ZornⅢ”

Unexpected electricity from the north

・13:30-14:40　Cubic Zero Cubic Zero

Nonoko Yoshida (sax) Yoshiro Motoyama (keyboard) Nobuhiko Sasaki (guitar) Taro Okubo (bass) Toru Shibuya (drums)

Crossroads of Sound Part3

・15:40-16:50 Misaki Hondo Suzueri Host: Hiromichi Sakamoto

Treasure of Sengawa

-18:00 JAZZ ART TRIO (starting time being adjusted) Koichi Makigami, Hiromichi Sakamoto, Kiyoto Fujiwara

[konradnews]

Parco "Grand Bazaar" from January 2, New Year. Collaboration with Takanori Nishikawa for the HOTTEST sale ever!

PARCO will hold its semi-annual major sale “PARCO Grand Bazaar” at 17 stores nationwide from January 2 to 13, 2025. Target stores Sapporo, Sendai, Urawa, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Chofu, Hibarigaoka, Kinshicho, Kichijoji, Matsumoto, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Shinsaibashi, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, PARCO_ya Ueno, Sanei Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY *Shibuya and Kinshicho will be held from January 3, and Sanei Urasoe…

[cotdfan]

REVENGE OF THE VISITORS January 27, 2021 (U-desper Records / Vinyl Junkie / Needlejuice Records)

KILLING ANOTHER (The Cure cover) 2:45 AMETHYST [REVENGE] 4:15 YOUR MELODY [REVENGE] 4:24 EARTH THING (The Primitives cover) 3:44 SUMMER DAYS [REVENGE] 3:27 SNOW [REVENGE] 8:27 BLINK [REVENGE] 4:32 THE VISITORS [REVENGE] 2:47

NARASAKI (vocals, guitar) KANNO (drums) Nagasawa (Tsuyoshi) (bass) Takatori (Nobukazu) (guitar) Negishi (Yoshitsugu) (guitar)

RECORDED BY RYOTA HAYASHIDA AT IROHA STUDIO MIXED BY KENJI SHIMODA AT THE SOUND CITY EW#1 AND NARASAKI SHINICHI ISHIZUKA, YUKI KOKUDO (ASSISTANT) AT MOURI ARTWORKS STUDIO MASTERED BY NARASAKI AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT YASUYUKI HARA (CHOFU RECORDS) ARTWORK BY KEI SASAJIMA (JETLAGDESIGN) PHOTOS BY YOSUKE KOMATSU (ODD JOB) AGENT BY KOUICHI MINAMI (VINYLJUNKIE RECORDINGS)

photo credit: Needlejuice Records https://needlejuicerecords.com/pages/coaltar-of-the-deepers?_pos=1&_sid=57b7e0bbd&_ss=r

Bandcamp: https://coaltarofthedeepers.bandcamp.com/album/revenge-of-the-visitors

NOTE: This was COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS' second US release since CMJ Presents Certain Damage! Volume 52 (MY SPEEDY SARAH) 1993. re-recording of the songs from THE VISITORS FROM DEEPSPACE variant vinyl, CD, cassette, and mini disc releases First purchases from Disk Union included a mug. First purchases from U-desper Records' web store included a cloth patch. First purchases from Tower Records Shinjuku included a button pin. First purchases from Needlejuice Records included a sticker and acrylic pin (both designed by HAETAE).

mirror: https://cotdfan.wordpress.com/2025/01/09/revenge-of-the-visitors-2021/

[bunsakashitajapanpaintings]

Asuka and Miyu

Kajitsuya Cafe

Chofu city, Tokyo, Japan

Ink and watercolor on A5x2 Hahnemulhe portrait watercolor sketchbook

Nov 29 2023

[oh-sunny-sun]

― 深堀隆介 金魚美術展 こころの金魚 ―

@調布市文化会館たづくり

10年前の7月9日,こちらの展覧会へ伺いました.

2023年7月9日 日曜日

"Ryusuke Fukabori Goldfish Art Exhibition "Fish of the Heart"

@ Chofu City Cultural Hall "Tazukuri".

Ten years ago, on July 9, I visited this exhibition.

Sunday, July 9, 2023

[tokyowalking]

A photo taken in Chofu, Chofu City, Tokyo.

東京都調布市調布での一枚。

[gachabastard]

I love Benkyodo and I would die for this mochi treats

[city-cost]

Daruma dolls in, well, one shape but many sizes at the Daruma Ichi fair last week - Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo.

https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/City-Cost/zKO5A

[pix4japan]

One of the Oldest Buddhist Temples in Tokyo

Location: Jindai-ji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan Timestamp: 15:28 on July 19, 2023

Jindai-ji Temple, established in 733, stands as a testament to Tokyo's ancient spiritual heritage. With its construction dating back over a millennium, it has witnessed the ebb and flow of centuries, preserving the wisdom and devotion of generations past.

The Main Hall's reconstruction in 1919 stands as a symbol of the temple's unwavering resilience against the destructive forces of time and fate. The flames of 1646 and 1865 could not deter the dedication of the faithful, who diligently restored the temple to its former glory.

As the special Head Temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Jindai-ji Temple holds a special place in Japan's religious history. The Tendai sect, founded in 806, found its spiritual heart within these hallowed grounds, spreading its teachings and embodying the principles of harmony and enlightenment.

The Main Hall's enshrined statue of Amida Nyorai serves as a timeless link to the spiritual aspirations of centuries gone by. This beautifully crafted statue is a masterful example of Buddhist artistry, an embodiment of serenity that guides visitors toward deeper introspection.

In the heart of Tokyo's bustling pace, the temple's preserved woodland grove offers a respite—a verdant oasis that has sacred spring waters that flow through the temple grounds are said to possess a healing aura, inviting pilgrims and visitors to rekindle their spirits.

Since antiquity, Jindai-ji Temple has welcomed seekers of solace and assurance to its serene precincts, promising a journey beyond the noise and hurry of daily life, inviting all to rediscover moments of stillness and self-discovery.

Jindai-ji Temple invites all who enter to find a sanctuary where the mind can settle, the heart can open, and the soul can reconnect with the eternal rhythm of existence.

A visit to Jindai-ji Temple is an opportunity to partake in an age-old tradition of reverence. Embrace the continuity of devotion that has spanned generations and take with you the tranquility that lingers long after your departure.

Incorporating these suggestions can help paint a richer picture of the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of Jindai-ji Temple, inviting you to embark on a journey of understanding and reflection.

For access details and references for further reading, check out the latest Pix4Japan blog post: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20230719-jindaiji

Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 800 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8.0 Astia Soft film simulation

[akihirokurata]

多摩川堤通りにて｜ Tama riverside, Chofu city

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