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The Ancient Sakura Of Japan

Amidst the rain, the ancient Sakura of Japan is shrouded in mist, evoking a scene straight out of a Japanese painting. The petals of the sakura glistening in the emotional rain, exude a profound beauty, stirring our souls with their poignant grace.

Japan is home to much ancient sakura that have been blooming for centuries. This photo depicts one of those trees, estimated to be around 500 years old.

This ancient sakura is significant in Japanese culture, representing history, tradition, and beauty.

Photographer: Hidenobu Suzuki

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folding fans are said to undergo approximately 88 steps from cutting bamboo to completion, and they are crafted by the hands of multiple artisans. The processes of crafting the frame, paper, painting, and finishing are all specialized tasks. For the creation of the original fan, we entrusted the renowned Kyoto folding fan shop, Hakutiku-do, to produce a custom-made folding fan.

The material that forms the core of the folding fan's structure utilizes young bamboo aged between 3 to 5 years. It is delicately processed into thin pieces, starting the intricate carving and painting stages. The paper for the fan surface is created by cutting three layers of paper with a core in between, sandwiched with washi paper, into the shape of a folding fan.

While typically, each piece of cut paper is individually painted by an artist, the original fan employs paper printed with Hidenobu Suzuki designated colors and arrangement. Subsequently, the printed paper is folded in an accordion-like fashion.

Using two molded templates with grooves, the folded paper is sandwiched between them, and one or two creases are applied, creating pathways for inserting the ribs in the later stages of finishing.

In the final finishing stage, air is blown into the section where the creased paper accommodates the inner ribs, creating holes.

The inner ribs, coated with water-based glue, are then inserted and adhered.

The thicker ribs on both sides, known as the "parent ribs," are heated, bent inward, and glued to the paper, shaping and refining the fan's form.

Thus, an original folding fan is meticulously brought to life through these steps.

Would you like to buy a folding fan that is a traditional Japanese craft?

You will be very satisfied with the beautiful finish.

HIDENOBU SUZUKI PHOTOGRAPHY SHOP 扇子は竹をきるところから仕上げまで約８８工程あると言われ、何人もの職人たちの手によって作られています。

骨づくり、紙、上絵、仕上げ、それぞれが分業になっています。

オリジナル扇子制作にあたって、京扇子の名店、白竹堂さんにお願いをしてオリジナル扇子を製作して頂きました。

センスの骨になる材料は、３年から５年の若い竹を使い、薄く細かく加工して細工や塗工程から製作が始まります。

扇面の紙は、芯紙を表と裏から皮紙で挟んだ３枚合わせのものを使用して扇の形に切り抜いていきます。

通常は、切り抜いた紙に絵師が１枚１枚上絵を付けていくのですが、オリジナル扇子は、鈴木秀総の作品を指定した色と配置でプリントした紙を使用しています。

その後、プリントが終わった紙を蛇腹状に折る作業を行います。

渋引きをした型紙２枚で紙を上下から挟み、１枚もしくは２枚ずつ折り目をつけ、後の仕上げ工程で骨を差し込む道を通していきます。

最後の仕上げ工程では、折り目をつけた紙の仲骨が通る部分に息を吹き込み穴を開け、水糊をつけた仲骨を差し込み接着します。

親骨とよばれる両側の太い骨は熱して内側に曲げて紙を接着し、形を整えて仕上げていきます。

こうして１本のオリジナル扇子ができるのです。

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Pluto Trailer

Robots are unable to kill humans, yet somehow a murder has occurred with no trace of a human at the scene. Robotic Europol investigator Gesicht is assigned to the case, during which he "uncovers the most evil manifestation of hate that history ever seen, one that is bent on bringing destruction to the world." (Netflix)

Pluto stars the voice talents of Shinshu Fuji (Gesicht), Yoko Hikasa (Atom), Minori Suzuki (Uran), Hiroki Yasumoto (Mont Blanc), Koichi Yamadera (North No. 2), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Brando), Rikiya Koyama (Hercules), Mamoru Miyano (Epsilon), and Toshihiko Seki (Pluto). The series is directed by Toshio Kawaguchi. The series is based on the manga Pluto by Naoki Urasawa, which was based on Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka.

Pluto hits Netflix on October 26, 2023.

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Hidenobu Suzuki. Urashima Flower Park, Japan.

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Japan’s cherry blossoms usually get all the attention for their short-lived beauty. But equally ephemeral are Japan’s Nemophila, or Baby Blue Eyes. And once a year, around late April to Early May, an astounding sea of 4.5 million of these little flowers cover the land for a little over a week at Hitachi Seaside Park located on the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture.

~Hidenobu Suzuki~

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PLUTO | Official Teaser

PLUTO will stream on Netflix worldwide on October 26, 2023. The anime will consist of eight 1-hour long episodes.

Cast additions

Hiroki Yasumoto as Mont

Koichi Yamadera as North No. 2

Hidenobu Kiuchi as Brando

Rikiya Koyama as Hercules

Mamoru Miyano as Epsilon

Toshihiko Seki as Pluto

Previously announced cast members

Shinshū Fuji as Gesicht

Yōko Hikasa as Atom

Minori Suzuki as Uran

Staff

Director: Toshio Kawaguchi

Storyboard: Hiroyuki Okiura (Episode 1)

Music: Yūgo Kanno

Original Creator: Naoki Urasawa, Osamu Tezuka

Character Design/Supervising Animation Director: Shigeru Fujita

Art Director: Chikako Shibata

Animation Director: Kazunori Aoki, Itaru Saito

Sound Director: Masafumi Mima

CGI Director: Takahiro Miyata

Director of Photography: Mitsuhiro Sato

Executive Producer: Masao Maruyama, Taro Maki, Yuji Yamano

Creative Advisor: Naoki Urasawa

Animation Production: Studio M2

Production Producer: GENCO

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The Place Promised in Our Early Days (Makoto Shinkai, Yoshio Suzuki, 2004)

Cast: Voices of Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masatao Hagiwara, Yuka Nanri, Unsho Ishizuka, Kazuhiko Inoue, Risa Mizuno, Hidenobu Kiuchi. Screenplay: Makoto Shinkai. Cinematography: Makoto Shinkai. Art direction: Takumi Tanji. Film editing: Makoto Shinkai. Music: Tenmon. 

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Pluto

Pluto (Serie 2023) #ShinshuFuji #YokoHikasa #MinoriSuzuki #ToshihikoSeki #MamoruMiyano #KoichiYamadera Mehr auf:

Serie Jahr: 2023- (Oktober) Genre: Anime / Drama / Mystery Hauptrollen: Shinshû Fuji, Yôko Hikasa, Minori Suzuki, Toshihiko Seki, Mamoru Miyano, Kôichi Yamadera, Rikiya Koyama, Hiroki Yasumoto, Hidenobu Kiuchi … Serienbeschreibung: In einer Utopie gibt es eine friedliche Koexistenz zwischen Menschen und Robotern. Alles ändert sich jedoch, als etwas Jagd auf die sieben größten Roboter der Welt…

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National Geographic highlights Travel Photographer of the Year contest's People category

The competition continues in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest. This week, National Geographic editors selected some of the most incredible entries in the People category. These stunning portraits and action shots of people from around the world give a look at locals and travelers in Cuba, Bangladesh, India, Portugal and beyond.

The Travel Photographer of the Year contest was launched on April 10 and will accept entries until May 31. The grand-prize winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, a feature on the National Geographic Travel Instagram and the prestigious title of 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year.

Eligible contestants can submit their entries here. National Geographic Travel will periodically highlight editors’ favorite photos from all three categories — Nature, People and Cities — in online galleries.

Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest photos from top: Jeremy Lasky, Hidenobu Suzuki, Mattia Passarini, Sampa Guha Majumdar, Aidan Williams

See more photos of National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest's People category and our other slideshows on Yahoo News.

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Japan landscape photography by Hidenobu Suzuki.

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Sakura Blooming In Japan

By Hidenobu Suzuki

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Our Story

In recent years, the number of natural disasters has been increasing all over the world. Global warming is thought to be one of the causes. Considering the effects of global warming, it is important to raise awareness of keeping the temperature down by using fans that are made from eco-friendly natural materials. We believe that by increasing the number of people who are aware of global warming, we can contribute to the mitigation of global warming, even if it is just a small effort. When I thought about what I could do, I came up with a project that fuses traditional folding fans with modern digital photography. This is a combination of ancient traditions and contemporary artistic expression, resulting in innovative works of art, aiming to evoke feelings of appreciation and appreciation for the earth through folding fans. Beautiful images captured with digital photography are a visual reminder of the beauty of nature and the importance of sustainability. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, I believe this project can evoke a universal understanding and passion for protecting the planet. Our ultimate goal is to spread this project around the world and to evoke the sympathy of people from all walks of life. Reminiscent of the shape of an ogi, our sense of responsibility for the environment will ripple through, hoping that the impact of this project will spread far and wide, inspiring people to become advocates for positive change.

HIDENOBU SUZUKI

Our Story

近年世界中で自然災害が増え続けています。

その一つの原因として地球温暖化が考えられています。

地球温暖化の影響を考慮して、環境に優しい天然素材を使用した扇子を使用することで、気温を抑える意識を高めることが大切です。  温暖化を意識する人の数を増やすことで、たとえ小さな取り組みであっても、地球温暖化の緩和に貢献すること��繋がると考えています。 私が出来ることを考えた時に、私は伝統的な扇子と現代のデジタル写真を融合するプロジェクトを考えました。  これは、古くからの伝統と現代の芸術表現の組み合わせにより、革新的な芸術作品が生まれ、 扇子を通じて、地球を大切にし感謝の気持ちを呼び起こすことを目指しています。 

デジタル写真で撮影された美しい画像は、自然の美しさと持続可能性の重要性を視覚的に思い出させてくれます。私は、このプロジェクトが伝統的な職人技と現代の創造性を融合することによって、地球を守ることに対する普遍的な理解と情熱を呼び起こすことができると信じています。

私たちの最終的な目標は、このプロジェクトが世界中に広がり、さまざまな立場の人々の共感をよぶことです。 おうぎの形を連想するように、私たちの環境に対する責任感が波紋のように広がり、このプロジェクトの影響が広範囲に広がり、人々の心を動かし、前向きな変化の支持者となるよう促すことを願っています。 

HIDENOBU SUZUKI

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Pluto Teaser

In a world where robots are unable to kill humans, somehow a murder occurs with no trace of a human at the scene of the crime. The robotic Europol investigator Gesicht is on the case, which will uncover "the most evil manifestation of hate that history ever seen, one that is bent on bringing destruction to the world" as seven robots and their human allies are murdered one by one. (Netflix)

Pluto stars the voice talents of Shinshu Fuji (Gesicht), Yoko Hikasa (Atom), Minori Suzuki (Uran), Hiroki Yasumoto (Mont blanc), Koichi Yamadera (North No. 2), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Brando), Rikiya Koyama (Hercules), Mamoru Miyano (Epsilon), and Toshihiko Seki (Pluto). The series is directed by Toshio Kawaguchi. The series is based on the manga Pluto by Naoki Urasawa, which was based on Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka.

Pluto streams on Netflix on October 26, 2023.

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The Enchanting Japanese Spring Photographed by Hidenobu Suzuki

Japanese beautician and amateur landscape photographer Hidenobu Suzuki captures the enthralling beauty of the spring cherry blossoms blooming across Japan during his leisure. 

With the magical site of lush plum flowers bursting into life right at his doorstep, Hidenobu and his camera witness a rare luxury of nature that millions would travel countless miles to see.

What’s the story behind his alluring images of cherry blossoms in all their delicate glory welcoming the spring into Japan. The photographer says, “ My photographs are like Japanese paintings. Japanese like to express emotions and spiritual feelings through the landscape photography… Emotional art heals people and leads the society to harmony. I took a challenge to capture emotions with my camera.”

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Ramblings and crazy theory time about GK chap 277 “Operation ‘Protect Yuusaku’s Virginity’”

Sorry, I’m obviously late with the ramblings but the scanlations were out late and, due to work, I didn’t have any free time once they were out. Anyway here’s there are the new ramblings and...

...yeah Kaeko’s attempt at stealing Sugimoto’s virginity gets a special place in the GK horror scenes... but let’s got with order.

We start with Tsurumi sitting on a chair in the Imperial Japanese Army 1st division Headquarters pretending he had no idea the Ainu gold ever existed in front of Lieutenant General Okuda Hidenobu, Commander of the 1st division. The latter wants Tsurumi to find the gold for the Central Government as Tsurumi’s information-gathering ability is highly regarded.

Just this should make Okuda realize Tsurumi is lying when he pretends not to know about the Ainu gold but whatever, Okuda is clearly not the sharpest pencil in the box.

Anyway Tsurumi asks Okuda if this means he should report to him instead than to his superiors. Okuda waves off his concerns saying Hanasawa is in his debt so of course he wouldn’t mind if Tsurumi were to report to an officer that’s not him… especially if he never discovers about it because I honestly doubt Okuda is planning to warn Hanazawa about this.

Whatever.

Okuda, who evidently has no idea that everything he’ll say to Tsurumi will be used against him and for Tsurumi’s advantage, better explains him the whole entity of the problem.

We learn that inside the Army people from Satsuma domain and people from Choushuu domain, are held in high esteem and considered the only true military men, likely due to them being the winners in the Boshin war and Meiji restoration. However, despite their past alliance, they basically can’t stand to each other and are always struggling one against the other.

Hanazawa is from Satsuma so, of course, he doesn’t want a scandal to befall to his family for fear of consequences from people from Choushuu.

He asked Okuda’s help because Okuda is from the Kokura domain and so he looked like an impartial and safe choice, proving Hanazawa’s understanding of men is quite terrible because Okuda fully plans to take advantage of what he knows about Hanazawa and, as we’ll learn later from Tsurumi, he’s likely on the Choushuu side. Really, Hanazawa can’t even pick up his allies. -_-

Okuda is no better.

He knows Tsurumi is from Niigata, from a highly-esteemed family of former samurai from the Echigo-Nagaoka Domain which had an awful time during the battle of Hokuetsu (one of the last battles of the Boshin war) against the imperial forces composed mostly by people of Satsuma and Choushuu so he thinks Tsurumi would be willing to help to put an end to the control those factions have over the army because he should have a grudge against them.

We see that Tsurumi’s face darkens, which might mean that yes, Tsurumi has no sympathy for them, but Tsurumi is the sort of man who doesn’t merely follow his feelings, but remains calm and plans the doom of his adversaries quietly. The Akō vendetta probably felt like an amateur work to Tsurumi.

In fact, instead than asking more about the Ainu gold he’s supposed to find, Tsurumi asks more about the scandal in which Hanazawa is involved, planning to use it as ammunition in his own personal plans.

Then, as he leaves the place with his men, he shows his true colours.

He didn’t buy at all Okuda’s words that he’s “impartial” believing he’s actually on Choushuu side and afraid if Hanazawa were to get the gold, it would strengthen the Satsuma position. Tsurumi, who’s much more intelligent than Okuda or Hanazawa, finds all this a pathetic face, admitting he’s sick of Central.

He also confesses that yes, he knew about the Ainu gold already from his time in Russia (it’s unsure if from his time in Russia as Hasegawa or from his time in Russia with Tsukishima), and that Okuda’s words merely corroborated the info Tsurumi had about it… which is interesting because it confirms Okuda learnt about the Ainu gold from a source that’s not Tsurumi.

Then Tsurumi informs his men they’ll pay a visit to Yuusaku and Kikuta because evidently Okuda had told him also who he had tasked with protecting Yuusaku’s virginity.

Meanwhile Kikuta informs Sugimoto Kaeko wants to meet Yuusaku again at the Imperial Hodel.

Sugimoto worries about what will happen should Kaeko find out he’s a fake.

Kikuta thinks he’s worrying for himself and tells him he’ll just have to return the uniform and go on his way… although as he says so we don’t see Kikuta’s face.

Sugimoto is actually worried about Kaeko as if she were to figure out, this would mean she would know something dirty about the Army (read= Hanazawa).

Kikuta gives him a sideway look, his face slightly shadowed as he tells him he has a plan B Sugimoto doesn’t need to know.

It’s interesting how Kikuta never asked Sugimoto his name. Of course the Doylistic explanation is that so he won’t recognize him when he’ll heard his surname from Tsurumi during the gold hunt but I wonder if the Watsonian explanation is this was to protect Sugimoto. Sugimoto too by now know things he would be better not knowing. If they were to tell Kikuta to kill him he could let him escape and then cover up for him by saying he didn’t even know his name so he can’t track him. Alternatively it can be to protect himself, as he might be trying not to get too close to Sugimoto.

Meanwhile at the Army Academy Mrs. Suzuki accidentally asking Yuusaku if Kikuta had relied to him the message, informs him that today was the day in which ‘the matter at the imperial hotel’ (帝国ホテルの件 Teikoku hotel no kudan) was scheduled. To make matter worse a man immediately scolds her as she wasn’t supposed to talk with Yuusaku about it. In the end they’ve to confess that they were told to pass all the letters and telegrams for Yuusaku to Kikuta which prompts Yuusaku to decide to go ask him directly.

A moment later Tsurumi drops at the place and he’s told that Yuusaku just left and the same guy who has scolded Mrs. Suzuki for informing Yuusaku about the meeting has no problems telling Tsuurmi about were Yuusaku went.

So we jump at the Imperial Hotel where Sugimoto expects to have another luxurious dinner with Kaeko and, instead Kaeko’s maid drops the beef stew all over him.

Using as excuse that Yuusaku has to absolutely change himself Kaeko pushes Sugimoto upstairs, claiming she booked a room there. As they walk they’re spotted by Tsukishima who informs Tsurumi while a worried Kikuta follows the action with his binoculars.

Once in the room a panting Kaeko urges ‘Yuusaku’ to rip off his clothes and strip naked in the bathroom.

While a naïve Sugimoto worries about how pretty the room is, Kaeko drags him in the bathroom and tells him to wash up.

Sugimoto finds a little odd how the bathtub is already filled but strips naked anyway.

Meanwhile big bad wolf Kaeko, with an expression that would make Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” proud, tries to get into the room. To Sugimoto’s credit he doesn’t scream like a banshee as Wendy Torrance did but tries to close her out of the bathroom.

Kaeko asks him to not bring her shame as a woman. Sugimoto weakly defends his own virginity by claiming she doesn’t know him well. Kaeko claims she doesn’t mind as he looks handsome and steals his clothes from under the door before threatening to let ‘Yuusaku’s’ situation be known to other people if he were to refuse her.

Sugimoto worries as he knows he has been called in as a stand in to avoid this kind of situation.

Meanwhile outside Tsurumi asks to Kaeko’s maid, Hamako, if she has seen a candidate officer. She denies it as she’s clearly there to stop everyone from interrupting but Tsurumi hears Kaeko calling Yuusaku.

Tsurumi says out loud to his men that Kikuta was ordered to break off the engagement so he doesn’t understand why Yuusaku and Kaeko are in a room by themselves.

I wonder if Tsurumi came there because he was hoping to be the one to save Yuusaku’s virginity so as to put Hanazawa in debt… or if he’s saying this out loud so as to let the maid know about Kikuta’s involvement. We’ll see.

Usami instead tells Ogata this will be the first time he’ll get to meet his little brother, a man worthy of waving the regimental flag.

Usami again calls Ogata just Hyakunosuke, as if the two of them were friends… or if he just were looking down on him taking confidence when he shouldn’t, as Ogata in past chapters always called Usami by surname.

Whatever, this means that Usami, and by default Tsukishima and Tsurumi, are informed of Ogata’s parentage. Does the whole 7th know? Maybe. If that’s the case I wonder who told them.

Back to Sugimoto he asks Kaeko if this is all because Yuusaku’s mother wants to keep him away from the army. Kaeko explains Yuusaku’s mother worked as a nurse at a special military hospital in Hiroshima during the Sino-Japanese war. This experience pushed her to decide her son shouldn’t take part to the war. Kaeko adds Yuusaku should show consideration for his mother’s feelings.

Sugimoto says this is something Yuusaku should decide by himself as it’s his own life, basically betraying the fact he’s not Yuusaku. Kaeko is confused while Sugimoto tells her to ask Yuusaku which he wants to chose before signalling to Kikuta there are problems.

In that same moment Tsurumi and his men barges in the room claiming they’re there to protect Yuusaklu’s virginity.

I wonder if Tsurumi is practising for when he’ll have to ‘rescue’ Koito.

As for Kaeko, she thinks Tsurumi is working for Hanazawa and tells him if he doesn’t get out she’ll tattle everything to the Army. At this Tsurumi threatens to kill her and Sugimoto, thinking killing Kaeko is Kikuta’s ‘plan B’, decides to barge out completely naked, threatening to kill them all.

Ogata, who has no idea the naked man with murdering intentions is not Yuusaku, grins, likely thinking ‘Yuusaku’ is rather far from pure.

Likely he believes Yuusaku’s state means he was about to sleep with Kaeko, and Sugimoto’s statement about murdering people might have caused Ogata to think the ‘oh so perfect’ Yuusaku, is actually not perfect at all.

I feel bad for him because, when he’ll discover Yuusaku isn’t the guy in front of him, he’ll be in for a disappointment.

Anyway this chapter ends here.

This chapter gives us some interesting info about the Army, Tsurumi and how Ogata’s status of bastard son was known to Tsurumi’s inner circle and, possibly, to the rest of the 7th. It fleshes more the Hanazawa family, although I’ve to say I noticed when Noda has to talk about Hanazawa or his wife he recycles always the same image.

Well, I guess that’s all. Sorry if it’s late and kind of jumbled but the whole timing and work didn’t help me at all.