Pushing Japan #0 & #1 - Boarding Time! // a skate story
Der Japantrip
Der Skate-Trip durch Japan, Gegenstand des Buches „Ein Mann, ein Brett und Japan“ fand im Herbst 2014 statt.
Der Trip startet am nördlichsten Zipfel der Hauptinsel Honshu, in einer Kleinstadt namens „Aomori“. Von dort aus wurde Nordjapan („Tohoku“) abgegrast, bis in Sendai in den Zug gen Mitteljapan gestiegen wurde. Eine mehrtägige Rollreise nach Kyoto stand auf dem Programm, wonach es per Zug nach Hiroshima weiterging.
Hernach wurde auf Shikoku übergesetzt, die kleinste der vier Hauptinseln, und bis in die hintersten Ecken gerollt (und notgedrungen gewandert…).
Der Trip ging weiter nach Osaka, Nara und Tokyo – wobei auch hier jeder Meter mit dem Brett erkundet wurde.
Hier ist die Rollkind TV Serie dazu
Pushing Japan #2 - Honky Tonk Tohoku // a skate story
Pushing Japan #3 - Shinto Shuffle // a skate story
Pushing Japan #4 - Coast Cruise // a skate story
Pushing Japan #5 - Lost in Kanazawa // a skate story
Pushing Japan #6 - 260K to Kyoto
Pushing Japan #11 - Muroto Misaki / Shikoku
TOKYO NIGHT CRUISE || Japan on a skateboard
NARA DAY CRUISE || Japan travel on a skateboard
Pushing Japan #0 & #1 - Boarding Time! // a skate story
Yes, we're good to go. This will be the start of a documentary series about Japan, conducted while gliding through that country on a solid piece of wood.
Go to skate.thenout.net for additional info on that adventure.
And please check out the guy behind the music, my good friend and awesome artist Pridon:
https://pridon.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/pridon
https://www.facebook.com/pridonmusic
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan: https://www.facebook.com/pushingjapan
Alright, see you at Chapter 2!
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan:
facebook.com/pushingjapan
What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #2 - Honky Tonk Tohoku // a skate story
Downhills, hot spring baths, skating around mountain lakes with beautiful autumn foliage to feast your eyes on.. this Chapter features long distance skateboarding at its very best.
As always, huge thanks to the amazing artist Pridon for providing the score. Check him out!
pridon.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/pridon
facebook.com/pridonmusic
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan:
facebook.com/pushingjapan
Alright, see you at Chapter 3!
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan:
facebook.com/pushingjapan
What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #3 - Shinto Shuffle // a skate story
Skateboarding up and down some mountains, from Lake Tazawa to Morioka to Kamaishi.
For better quality, please check out the video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/156153197
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan:
facebook.com/pushingjapan
What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #4 - Coast Cruise // a skate story
From Japan's North East Coast to the Core Western Coast, this Chapter 4 will detail the Tsunami Region, some ancient Temple Town, Halloween in Sendai, a Mountain Hike - plus a special sight to never mind for the moment.
Once again huge thanks to the amazing electronic music artist Pridon for letting me use some of his tracks of his upcoming album "Coiling". Check it out!
pridon.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/pridon
facebook.com/pridonmusic
Here's the facebook page for Pushing Japan:
facebook.com/pushingjapan
What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #5 - Lost in Kanazawa // a skate story
Longboard aside, this Chapter 5 of Pushing Japan focuses on the history and culture of the great city Kanazawa, plus some interesting facts about Japan and its past.
As always, big thanks to the amazing electronic music artist Pridon. The track featured in this episode is taken from his new album 'Coiling'. Check out the links!
pridon.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/pridon
facebook.com/pridonmusic
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What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #6 - 260K to Kyoto
It's Skateboarding Time! We're gonna roll from the city of Kanazawa to the city of Kyoto. We're gonna skate along the coast and the heartlands, see some temples and nice little villages, skate through farm lands and next to Japan's biggest lake, Biwa-ko. The route is roughly 260 kilometer, done in 4 days on my little Arbor Longboard. Enjoy!
As always, big thanks to the amazing electronic music artist Pridon. Make sure to check him out, it's awesome stuff! (and I'm not just saying that)
pridon.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/pridon
facebook.com/pridonmusic
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What all of this is about:
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #7 - Kyoto
Kyoto.. the city of peace. Well, not really. It's been a rough 1400 years, actually. Too much to tell in a short while.. so for the moment, let's get a rough and gritty glimpse on what's to be expected when travelling there.
I do not own the rights to the soundtrack... This track is taken from Powell Peralta's Video 'Propaganda', one of my favorite skate videos.
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Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #8 - Miyashima & Hiroshima // Longboard Adventure
Some impressions from Miyashima - a small island next to Hiroshima, and Hiroshima itself.
One late evening in Hiroshima, I came across some nice dudes holding a skate session which I was happy to put on tape.
Many thanks and greetings go out to that cool bunch of fellow boarders. If only I had had some skate shoes on that night..
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Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #9 - Shikoku Bridge Binge
We're gonna push the so-called "Shimanami Kaido" - the car and bycicle bridge from Honshu to Shikoku.
As always, big thanks to the amazing electronic music artist Pridon. Make sure to check him out, it's awesome stuff! (and I'm not just saying that) pridon.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/pridon facebook.com/pridonmusic
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Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #10 - Panorama skate in Koboke // Long Distance Skate
So we have arrived on Shikoku, the smalles of Japan's main islands. Right in the middle there's a hidden valley called "Iya Valley", accessible by train only. Surrounded by an incredible mountainscape, this is the perfect location to cruise and admire the surrounding.
This was shot on a 5D MkIII, with the occasional MagicLanter RAW-mode.
As always, a big shoutout to my good friend and amazing music producer Pridon. Check out his stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Pridonmusic
Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #11 - Muroto Misaki / Shikoku
Shikoku! Yes, we're gonna check out the city of Kochi and skate around the famed cape "Muroto Misaki", a quite turbulent area. Hop on!
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Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Pushing Japan #12 - The Last Shrine // Longboard Adventure
Here we are, final(-ish) episode! It was supposed to be a beautiful day skating along the coast of Shikoku... but that didn't happen (thanks, cops!). Instead I get lost on a detour which turned out a lot more satisfying. Watch for yourself!
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Pushing Japan is a Longboard video documentary series of a long distance skate adventure taking place in Japan, featuring stories from the road as well as a closer look at the culture, history and people of this great asian nation. The route covered in several chapters will goes from the northest part of the main island Honshu down to Shikoku, the smallest of the main islands. Of course, the exciting major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo are all going to be covered.
Next to big cities, lots of time will be spent skateboarding distant country roads, up some mountains, through large forests boasting with beautiful autumn foliage, along the coast lines, and through remote valleys and tiny villages. Of course, some serious downhills are also part of the picture.
The road trip took 6 weeks to complete. Naturally, with so many sights to cover, not every travelled kilometer took place on a skateboard. Roughly estimated, around 1000km were skated however.
The guy on board and behind the series has been keenly interested in everything japanese. This passion started with Manga, Anime and Movies, but seen extended to wider range of cultural topics and backgrounds, all in favor to wrap the head around this highly complex society. That's the story of me then. Call me Nout. Rest assured, this is not going to be an ego trip. I just want to share an adventure story spiced with cultural insights. On a rolling plank of wood.
Welcome aboard!
Osaka Skate Cruise || Pushing Japan Bonus #1
Shot and edited years back, but now resurfaced.
TOKYO NIGHT CRUISE || Japan on a skateboard
This video was shot in 2014 in Tokyo, Japan, as a bonus part of my "Pushing Japan" series that documents a journey through japanese cities and hinderlands via skateboard.
Check out the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJocepDDFrV3sk29T7C9d8NFx_upTdKQC
NARA DAY CRUISE || Japan travel on a skateboard
Shot in 2014 in the mesmerizing city of "Nara" in Japan. This city used to be the first capital until Kyoto took the place in the 8th century. Still, Nara boasts the most incredible ancient architecture in such a dense matter that it'll make your head spin. Highly recommended to visit!
Ein Mann, ein Brett und Japan - Eine Longboard-Reise durchs japanische Hinterland
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