#bikenations

[ofhouses]

1150. Osamu Ishii (Biken Design Office) /// House 9 in Megamiyama /// Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan /// 1984-87

OfHouses presents: Japanese Fields OfHouses, part VIII. (Photos: © Shinkenchiku-sha. Source: ‘Jutakutokushu’ 02/1988.) — This project will be published in our upcoming book: ’Japanese Fields | OfHouses.’

[sokeanshu]

How To Do NINJUTSU Sword Fighting - TOGAKURE RYU NINJA BIKEN (Doton)

[bike-trail]

Scott

[mtbtribike]

Cachoeira Santa Maria

[thurik]

Wenn gerade kein Biken, dann Autofahren in Leder 😈

[mx-post-stuffs]

Baiken on Biken

[wingsofsong]

Cavendish and The Little Prince

In Chapter 784 "Gear Four" Oda forestalls the reveal of Luffy's new form to emphasize he and Law as the "eye of the storm" to follow Doffy's defeat through the words of Cavendish "The Pirate Prince."

But given the implicitness of that conclusion; the scene more so exists as character building for Cavendish.

Sitting criss-cross amongst the chaos grants him a very understated character moment for Cavendish and the reader to just "be" and soak in the beauty and adventure of Dressrosa; a feeling the anime expertly captures.

Displaying concern and appreciation outside of self from a character who's core gag/drive is self-absorbenent; putting his own place on the seas into perspective.

But there's more too it.

Cavendish's archetype is that of the White Knight/Knight Errant in European lit/mythos; his epithets being a verbalization of that fact.

Dressrosa is One Piece's analogue for Spain-

Cavendish's name is English in etymology and his real world namesake "Thomas Cavendish" the privateer is partly known for his raids of Spanish ships.

He's the former prince of the Borgeoise Kingdom, hailing from Rommel where himself as Hakuba became known as their slicing winds (a Kamitachi; a Yokai in Japanese mythos) alluding to Dr.Jekyl and Mr.Hyde and Jack The Ripper as you may know, both English refrences.

His former kingdoms name shares it's etymology with Mary Geoise in the French word Borgeosie and Cavendish's aesthetics/rapier are very Musketeer/French.

His weapon/attacks are all references to European mythos/lit/plays.

-Durandal a French blade of legend

-Round Table (King Arthur)

-Blue Bird

-Biken: Zan t-Exupéry

-Precious Metal Axe

The tontattas/fairies being another tie to literature and mythos.

Given that pastiche it's notable that Oda chose Cavendish to sit in a childlike manner and note one of the two most fantastical aspects of the arc in the "dwarves" (the other being the toys).

It taps into the feelings fantasy ferments in children and the inspirations behind Oda's writing, in a land where Doflamingo has cast a cruel veneer over the settings beauty.

A recent realization on my part is on the fourth attack listed above "Biken: Zant t-Exupéry" or

"Beautiful Sword: Stardust Prince."

The attack's name coming from French novel "The Little Prince-" and it's author; a childrens novel dealing with space, a loss of imagination in adulthood, love and loss and the human experience more broadly.

The titular character being the lonely, blonde "little prince" of an asteroid where he resides and tends to his love.

A thorny, vain, rose that "The Little Prince" knows not how to love properly until they've lost each other and he learns to see the uniqueness in those he values through their worth to one another vs outside validation/being a lone rose.

Cavendish is first seen with a red rose and his attacks often have rose petals swirling around him.

He's a blonde prince, exiled from his home with his animal companion Farul (The Little Prince tames/makes a companion of a fox on his journey).

From Oda's SBS we know that he also carried roses as a child and in a cover page we see him tending to a garden of roses with Farul, his vivre card lists roses as his favorite food, making it clear that Cavendish and roses is imagery Oda is intentionally/continuously associating him with.

Knowing this all; I propose that Cavendish's character is partly inspired by The Little Prince (the novel/character) in his design, own emotional makeup having aspects of various figures in the book, and the tapping into child-like wonder described above as the Little Prince's narrator is a man at risk of losing that imagination, as multiple adults seen through the stories pages already have.

Also:

-The stars on his pants are similar to the stars on the little princes coat which is also similar to Cavendish's coat

-They both use rapiers

It makes me wonder what Cavendish's childhood was like; if there was any lonliness, whether there's anything to be said abolut the potential of "taming" Hakuba and growing in self-love/past his obsession with uniquness.

Of course there's much more to his character than a single inspriation and differences to see between him and The Little Prince but I'll definitely keep the story in mind going forward.

[taebinstarseeking]

Viken / Beomgyu

Viken (비켄, Biken) is one of the five main protagonists of the original story THE STAR SEEKERS. He is a tree spirit and member of the tier two idol group Star One.

Hangul : 비켄 Alias(es) : Choi Beomgyu (former name)

Biographical information

Occupation : Idol singer

Affiliation :

Star One

UVIC Entertainment

Status : Alive

Physical appearance

Species : Tree Spirit Gender : Male Hair color : Black Eye color : Blue

Appearances

Portrayed by

Beomgyu

First seen

Questioning film - What do you see? (credits for info and pics here)

Lore obtained information

(all the next info is out of theories or they aren't completely confirmed, so have that in mind when reading this)

Code name: hope (.... --- .--. .) (taken from Morse code in the 'questioning film' teaser) Pain: shoulders Color: green (from the chasing that feeling mv) or orange (from the +u concept pics)

(for the sake of representing every member with a color we'll use the chasing that feeling mv colors for each member since in the +u ones the colors are repeated)

[chasthewriter]

I mean I also have this if you want

BIKEN CHURGER?

I dont like cheese that much but this i’ll also eat!

Picky eater moment

[ofhouses]

1178. Osamu Ishii (Biken Design Office) /// House in Okuike /// Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan /// 1988-89

OfHouses presents: Japanese Fields OfHouses, part XII. (Photos: © Yoshiharu Matsumura. Source: ‘Jutakutokushu’ 08/1990.) — This project will be published in our upcoming book: ’Japanese Fields | OfHouses.’

[sokeanshu]

NINJUTSU TRAINING 🥷🏻‼️ Togakure Ryu NINJATO Fighting Techniques: MUSO NO KEN ✅ Shinobigatana

[wisdomquesting]

The Amatsu Tatara

   The Amatsu Tatara is an ancient collection of texts that are believed to have originated from the gods. It is composed of three books: the Kojiki, the Engishiki, and the Shinto Shogon, and is believed to be one of the oldest known texts in Japan, dating back to the 8th century AD. The Amatsu Tatara contains stories, rituals, and teachings related to the Shinto religion, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of all things and of living in harmony with nature.  The Amatsu Tatara is intimately connected to the concept of Ninpo, which is related to perseverance, Shinto, old-Shinto or ko-Shinto, life, survival, nature worship, and becoming a fully realized human being. The texts of the Amatsu Tatara emphasize the power of the divine and the importance of living with compassion and gratitude, and these teachings have been adopted by many Eastern Asian cultures and countries.      The Amatsu Tatara is also related to the healing aspects of Ninpo, as it encourages us to seek a balanced and harmonious life, to be mindful of our connection to the divine, and to use our understanding of the interconnectedness of all things to heal ourselves and the world around us. This ancient text provides a valuable source of wisdom and understanding, and its teachings can be used to bring balance and harmony into our lives.   *There is a Master of these ways who is not well known in the west unless you have had the privilege of running in his circles. His name is Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, formerly Yoshiaki Hatsumi, born in Noda, Chiba on December 2, 1931.  Dr. Hatsumi inherited the position of sōke (grandmaster) of nine ryū (schools of martial arts):[8][9] -Togakure-ryū (戸隠流) -Gyokko-ryū (玉虎流) -Kuki Shinden Happō Biken Jutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) -Kotō-ryū (虎倒流) -Shinden Fudō-ryū Dakentai Jutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術) -Takagi Yōshin-ryū Jūtai Jutsu (高木揚心流柔体術) -Gikan-ryū Koppō Jutsu (義鑑流骨法術) -Gyokushin-ryū Ninpō (玉心流忍法) -Kumogakure-ryū Ninpō (雲隠流忍法)    Among his many accomplishments, he is an eminent martial artist, an expert healer in the ways of the Amatsu Tatara, a business owner, a doctor of osteopathy, a well-known artist in multiple mediums, a calligrapher, and is proficient in theatre as well. Dr. Hatsumi Sensei has also served as a martial arts advisor for various film and television productions, including the James Bond movie "You Only Live Twice".    Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, amongst many other publications, awards, and accolades from Japan and around the world, is the author of "Life Secrets of the Amatsu Tatara: The Documents of Takamatsu Toshitsugu, Interviews with Hatsumi Masaaki"    When Hatsumi was 26 years old, he met Takamatsu Toshitsugu, who was nicknamed Moko no Tora (Mongolian Tiger).  After passing the Sakki test(5th degree/level), Takamatsu gave Masaaki Hatsumi the menkyōkaiden of the 9 Warriors Ryūha listed above. The rest of his story is for another time and maybe another place. We will tackle some more historical knowledge and contemporary musings of this incredible human being in future posts when the time is right... So for now, Be Well and Gasho!  

[stew-skys-husband]

Bike (do i call you bike or biken or smt else?) you NEVER miss. Charles in a wheelchair, and the pins on Erik's bag?? The bi flag and the mutant genome and all that stuff? I want your art in my veins

somewhat starter for 10 inspired cherik college au where charles and erik meet at a mutant-human alliance club fundraiser and bicker about mutant discourse and get coffee together every morning and kiss, sometimes

[hi-res] [commission me]

[kempelssy44]

Heb je ooit nagedacht over hoe e-bikes onze dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer en vrijetijdsactiviteiten transformeren? De e-bike-industrie bloeit, en een merk dat eruit springt is DYU. Bekend om hun innovatieve ontwerpen en hoogwaardige prestaties, maakt DYU e-biken toegankelijk voor iedereen.

Met modellen zoals de 20-inch e-bike biedt DYU een perfecte combinatie van compact formaat en krachtige mogelijkheden, waardoor het een ideale keuze is voor stedelijke rijders. Het lichte frame en de gemakkelijke wendbaarheid stellen rijders in staat om moeiteloos door het verkeer te navigeren, terwijl de robuuste batterij zorgt voor een langdurige rit.

E-bikes zijn niet alleen milieuvriendelijk, maar bevorderen ook een gezondere levensstijl door meer mensen aan te moedigen om te fietsen. DYU's toewijding aan kwaliteit en duurzaamheid effent de weg voor een helderdere, groenere toekomst. Dus, als je de voordelen van fietsen wilt genieten zonder gedoe, overweeg dan om de 20-inch e-bike van DYU te bekijken en ervaar vandaag nog de vreugde van het fietsen!

[carlosbutler6341]

E-Bike Innovaties voor Iedereen: DYU's Spannende Assortiment voor Kleinere Rijders

De e-bike industrie bruist van opwinding, en een merk dat opvalt is DYU! 🚴‍♂️

Wat ik geweldig vind aan DYU is hun toewijding aan het creëren van e-bikes die voor iedereen toegankelijk zijn. Ze hebben hun modellen ontworpen om lichtgewicht en gemakkelijk te hanteren te zijn, waardoor ze perfect zijn voor rijders van alle maten.

Onlangs had ik de kans om een van hun nieuwste e-bikes uit te proberen, en ik was enthousiast over hoe comfortabel het aanvoelde. Het ontwerp is slank en de prestaties zijn indrukwekkend! Bovendien is de batterijduur fantastisch, wat langere ritten mogelijk maakt zonder je te veel zorgen te maken over het opladen.

Het is verfrissend om een merk te zien dat zich richt op inclusiviteit in de e-bike markt, waardoor zelfs degenen die kleiner van postuur zijn kunnen genieten van de vrijheid en het plezier van e-biken. DYU is zeker de weg aan het effenen voor een toegankelijkere toekomst in de fietswereld!