2017/12/30

Marugame castle - 48

Marugame castle - 48

Move to a place a little away from the bridge, I photographed the Castle that was reflected in the previous article.

One corner seen in the lower right of the "天守 = Ten syu" has many cherry blossoms even inside the castle, and during the "花見 = Hana-mi" season, It is going to be lively.
"Children's Day" was near, the right end of the photo, so "鯉のぼり = koi-no-bo-ri" is reflected.

In the grove in the center of the photo, there was a natural tunnel that children put in, and it was my playground.

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天守 = Ten syu(Castle tower)
花見 = Hana-mi(cherry-blossom viewing)
子供の日 = Ko-domo-no-hi(Children's Day)
鯉のぼり = koi-no-bo-ri(Carp Streamers)

鯉のぼり
https://youtu.be/bJndCblEXy4
鯉のぼり;singing=Miku Hatsune
https://youtu.be/F67ZZYWCpUY

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It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



This time around Marugame Castle, including a video to introduce Marugame City and "Sanuki Udon" etc. Please have a look.

Exploring Marugame Castle (Japan)
https://youtu.be/OIA3Vqltl7Y

Exploring Japan. Sanuki Udon!
https://youtu.be/zQLdwT6INX0

Welcome to Marugame Boat!
https://youtu.be/2Gzp6WpsIvE

Seto Bridge Drive, Japan
https://youtu.be/TZ4kTyBxGGQ

Islands of Discovery
https://youtu.be/V98v9-P-H6g

Marugame Evening Time-lapse
https://youtu.be/Y7qaVkCyZLI


Sanuki Udon
https://youtu.be/A3EAbQqZD9I

Delicious Food in Japan_Udon & Ramen
https://youtu.be/cFuUXyk-2mc

Teuchi Udon Noodles (Homemade Sanuki Udon Recipe)
https://youtu.be/dOJy7i5t0co



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.

Since I was a Engineering researcher,Infrequently... I will talk about research related topics.

Do you know the name of the "SPring-8" facility?
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712060000/

If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.

Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/

If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.
NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712020000/



2017/12/23

Marugame castle - 47

Marugame castle - 47

"Castle" is photographed from moat corner on the north side of Marugame Castle where "大手門 = Oo-te-mon" is located.
The left side of the bridge is the place where "こどもの国 = Ko-domo-no-kuni" existed in the past.
There is the "城内動物園 = Jyou-nai-dou-butsu-en" in the back of this "こどもの国 = Ko-domo-no-kuni". As I was a child, My home was close to the Castle, I came to visit here like every day.
At the moment both the zoo and the amusement park are gone now, but it has become a place for recreation of Marugame citizens.
Not only amusement parks and zoos but also whole Marugame Castle ... especially the climbing of "石垣 = Ishi gaki" was loved for the place to play in elementary school days.
When I was in elementary school, not only this "内堀 = Uchi-bori" but also some "中堀 = Naka-bori" and "外堀 = Soto-bori" remained, the moat was also my playground.

When I recall my play around that time, I think that I did not die. Of course, my children did not let such play.

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大手門 = Oo te mon(Main gate)
こどもの国 = Ko-domo-no-kuni(Children's country = Amusement park)
遊園地 = Yu-en-chi(amusement park)
城内動物園 = Jyou-nai-dou-butsu-en(Zoo in the castle)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
内堀 = Uchi-bori(Inner moat)
中堀 = Naka-bori(Intermediate moat)
外堀 = Soto-bori(Outer moat)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
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Continue to last week, please see the traditional Japanese culture and arts, History.

The Art of Japanese Culture
https://youtu.be/8umyApnCi8Q

Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/hBs3aFM3cjM

Asuka & Nara Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/zSnhOZhGjHY

Early Heian Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/5WEvKtaj0cQ

Middle and Late Heian Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/4nSQorL1tws

Kamakura Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/KqCMZg_ASi8

Muromachi Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/ChgqfX5duWY

Azuchi-Momoyama Period | Japanese Art History | Little Art Talks
https://youtu.be/Szfid6zzQBk

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(1/6)
https://youtu.be/RQlxcz9U2x0

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(2/6)
https://youtu.be/D3V5gVLPEvI

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(3/6)
https://youtu.be/WOGyzGWW7j4

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(4/6)
https://youtu.be/hRrDg0uDJWQ

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(5/6)
https://youtu.be/aPMZ4suRSjY

Japanese History of Edo period to Meiji Restoration(6/6)
https://youtu.be/4vHvmAVSyUI

[Japan] The Meiji Restoration
https://youtu.be/hgsrJesSWp8

The Meiji Restoration
https://youtu.be/hws5EHcpLAw

JAPAN | Life, People and Culture
https://youtu.be/ZqDn93-Pt4o



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.


Since I was a Engineering researcher,Infrequently... I will talk about research related topics.

Do you know the name of the "SPring-8" facility?
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712060000/
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.
Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/

If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.

NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712020000/


2017/12/16

Marugame castle - 46

Marugame castle - 46


A samurai standing in the "搦手門跡 = Karame-te-mon-ato" which is the back gate of the castle by passing through the Palace.

When this castle was built, this was the "大手門 = Oo te mon". After that, due to the retreat of the coastline and the development of the castle town, the "大手門 = Oo te mon" moved to the present position, and it was changed to the "搦手門 = Karame-te-mon" here.
Note) 寛文 = Kan-bun 10 (1670) Move Marugame Castle's "大手門 = Oo te mon" to the present location from the south to the north. Also the construction of the castle Palace.


Marugame castle build to Mt.Kameyama by 慶長=Keicho 2 (1597), 生駒親正 (I-koma Chika-masa), 一正 (Kazu-masa).
Just after the 17th century to the 18th century, the 小氷期 (Little Ice Age) In the winter, the Thames river of London was at the same time as it was frozen frequently, it was a Little Ice Age worldwide and "江戸小海退 = E-do-shou-kai-ta-i" It will be the time when the coastline was retreating.
Prior to that it was a warm weather in the Middle Ages and it was warm enough to cultivate also in Greenland. In the Heian era in Japan, saying "平安小海進=Hei-an-shou-kai-shin", the sea was advancing to the land side.
In Japan, the coastline has advanced or retreated with "縄文海進=Jomon Kai-shin", "弥生海退=Yayoi Kai-tai", "平安小海進=Hei-an-shou-kai-shin", "江戸小海退=Edo-shou-kai-tai".

For to you wanted to see the Palace of Marugame Castle · · ·.
The Palace was actually burned down, and its Gotemba is "Citizen Baseball Field".
It is said that there was a pond in the shape of a cross called "十字架堀=Jyu-ji^ka-bori" just around the pitcher mound.
Note) Meiji 2 (1869) Daimyo family Kyogokuke dedicated the territory to the Emperor.In the same year, the Palace inside the castle was fire and burn down.

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搦手門跡 = Karame-te-mon-ato(Remains of Castle's back gate)
搦手門 = Karame-te-mon(Castle's back gate)
大手門 = Oo te mon(Main gate)
江戸小海退 = E-do-shou-kai-ta-i(Edo era  Sea level descent)
平安小海進 = Hei-an -ji-dai-shou-kai-shin(Hei-an era sea level rise)
縄文海進=Jo-mon-Kai-shin(Jomon era sea level rise)
弥生海退=Yayoi Kai-tai(Yayo-i era Sea level descent)
十字架堀=Jyu-ji^ka-bori(Cross pond)
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Marugame castle
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I am sorry for being totally unable to understand with only Japanese videos.
Today, please see the movie "Samurai Sword ".

Samurai Sword: Making of a Legend  ( Japanese Samurai Sword )
https://youtu.be/-t-oZ6X1sho

In Love With the Samurai Sword
https://youtu.be/gGLkUf1WOwA

From Castle to Palace: Samurai Architecture
https://youtu.be/fYbLyOrl8gs


I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.
Since I was a Engineering researcher,Infrequently... I will talk about research related topics.

Do you know the name of the "SPring-8" facility?
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712060000/

Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/


If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.
NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712020000/



2017/12/10

Marugame castle - 45

Marugame castle - 45

One samurai who puts out his tongue in front of the Marugame City museum.
Unfortunately, in 明治2年=Mei-ji era 2(1869) the fire broken out from the "御殿 = Go-ten" and "御殿 = Go-ten" was destroyed, the "御殿 = Go-ten" was not rebuilt.
The building on the right side where Jackie is standing, where displays the relics of medieval and modern times from ancient times in Marugame City. Sometimes Japanese swords and armor are also exhibited.

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御殿 = Go-ten(Palace)
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Marugame castle
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Well, the Kyogoku family of Marugame clan lord was a family line of "Hidden Christian Daimyo".
In Japan, "Christian" here means historically the meaning of "Catholic followers".
Until the Meiji era, there were many "hidden Christianity" of "Saltary Navy" who lived on the "塩飽諸島=Shi-waku islands" off Marugame. Likewise, many "hidden Christian" lived in Shodoshima Island off the coast of the Takamatsu clan.
In the Meiji era, when freedom of religion was allowed, "hidden Christian people" throughout Japan returned to the Catholic Church.

However, a small portion of the "hidden Christian people" kept their faith, which has been three hundred years old.
"Hidden Christian" remains in Iku-tsuki-Island near Nagasaki prefecture in Kyushu, near Hirado-Island.

Today I will introduce their faith.
However, due to the years, the pronunciation of the Latin liturgy has also changed, and their dialects also enter, making it difficult to understand.
As below;
隠れキリシタン=Kakure-Kirishitan=hiding kirishitan
おらしょ=Orasho=Oratio
ぐるりようざ=Gururiyouza=Gloriosa
らおだて=Raodate=Laudate



長崎県生月島(いきつきしま) 現在に生きる隠れキリシタンたち
Nagasaki prefecture 生月島(Ikimitsukishima) Hidden Christians living in present
https://youtu.be/hjxGS3rpGMA

かくれキリシタン「おらしょ」Ikitsuki hiding kirishitan'Oratio' 1/4
https://youtu.be/ltj47CBvopE

かくれキリシタン「おらしょ」Ikitsuki hiding kirishitan'Oratio' 2/4
https://youtu.be/bCAhtFOiy1o

かくれキリシタン「おらしょ」Ikitsuki hiding kirishitan'Oratio' 3/4
https://youtu.be/PukstO6mItc

かくれキリシタン「おらしょ★聖歌」Ikitsuki hiding kirishitan'Oratio&Hymn' 4/4
https://youtu.be/-oS9wR67mDE

隠れキリシタン歌オラショ「ぐるりようざ」Gloriosa Domina
https://youtu.be/eub0wXF9Mp0

隠れキリシタン歌オラショ「らおだて」Laudate Dominum
https://youtu.be/sojmRuHg3Ro

隠れキリシタンの里・五島列島
The village of hidden Christianity · Goto Island line
https://youtu.be/PrlR6BOstSI

To me who was learning Latin, the following Catholic liturgy is still easy to understand.
"Hidden Christian" at first sang the same Gregorian chant as below.

from; In Nativitate Domini Nostori Jesu Christi Ad Primam Missam in Nocte.
(In Christmas Day First Mass to Our Jesus Christ at night.)


Introitus - Dominus dixit ad me
https://youtu.be/gPgPh3mszgE

Dominus dixit ad me
https://youtu.be/oYnJOJRDTbA

Kyrie IX
https://youtu.be/aHJbHXp8RsI

Gloria IX
https://youtu.be/XFexQjlOXo8

Sanctus IX
https://youtu.be/pO87NUfBGf4

Agnus IX
https://youtu.be/EGJhMGk6PZw


I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.

Since I was a Engineering researcher,Infrequently... I will talk about research related topics.

Do you know the name of the "SPring-8" facility?
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712060000/

Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/

If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.

NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712020000/




2017/12/04

Marugame castle - 44

Marugame castle - 44

A samurai who became energetic as soon as passing the "御殿門 = Go ten mon".
It is the back side of "御殿門 = Go ten mon".
I think that the characteristics of "薬医門 = Yaku i mon" are well understood.
As shown in the photograph, the structure behind the gate has only a pillar that supports the roof.

In the left hand of the gate, there are a "番所 = Ban-sho", a "駕籠部屋 = Ka-go-be-ya", "武家長屋 = Bu-ke-naga-ya".
The white wall seen far beyond the door of the gate, the wall with roof is a covered standing on the "石垣 = Ishi gaki".

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御殿門 = Go ten mon(Gate of palace)
薬医門 = Yaku i mon(Building type;Only behind stand two pillars for reinforcement the two main pillars, with roofed gate.
         Originally it was made as the main gate of the samurai residence and noble family mansion, but later They started to make this gate without door for the doctor. Since then, this type of gate is called "薬医門 = Yaku i mon".)
番所 = Ban sho(Guardhouse)
駕籠部屋 = Ka go he ya(Palanquin room)
藩主 = Han syu(Feudal Lord or Daimio)
武家長屋 = Bu ke naga ya(Tenement house of Samurai)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.


Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html


Please look at the Daimyo garden of the Marugame clan saying "万象園=Ban-shou-en=Whole creation garden" this time.
This garden is a garden that was playing well since childhood.


万象園=Ban-shou-en
https://youtu.be/IZ7ET5UncOs

万象園=Ban-shou-en
https://youtu.be/hbSKBKsWINk

万象園=Ban-shou-en
https://youtu.be/2zscuGwEar4

The "生駒家 = Ikoma family period" who was the Castle owner of Marugame and the "京極家 = Kyogoku family period" that lasted until the Meiji period, who reached the same ancestor Emperor Uta as my family line.
Although it is introduced in the above video, the Daimyo of "京極家 = Kyogoku family" likes "煎茶道 = Sen-Cha tea ceremony" and has a tea house built in the garden.
The tea house of "煎茶道 = Sen-Cha tea ceremony" remaining in this garden is the oldest existing tea house in Japan.
My father liked "Sen-Cha tea ceremony".


万象園=Ban-shou-en
https://youtu.be/AlqNGaf8MK8

I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.


Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/

If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.

NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201712020000/



2017/11/27

Marugame castle - 43

Marugame castle - 43

A samurai that does not like "御殿門 = Go ten mon". He do not like going inside for a place called "Palace".

It is the front of "御殿門=Go-ten-mon = formal; 薬医門=Yaku-i-mon".
This gate is the official entrance of the samurai residence or noble family mansion.

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御殿門 = Go ten mon(Gate of palace)
薬医門 = Yaku i mon(Building type;Only behind stand two pillars for reinforcement the two main pillars, with roofed gate.
         Originally it was made as the main gate of the samurai residence and noble family mansion, but later They started to make this gate without door for the doctor. Since then, this type of gate is called "薬医門 = Yaku i mon".)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.


Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



The old country name of Kagawa prefecture is "讃岐 = Sanu-ki". The specialty of Sanuki is "讃岐うどん = Sanu -ki U-do-n".
And "讃岐丸亀藩 = Sanuki Marugame Clan"'s specialty is "骨付き鳥 = Hone-tsu-ki-dori = Chicken roast Legs".


骨付き鳥 一鶴 = Hone-tsu-ki-dori i-kkaku
http://www.ikkaku.co.jp/


Marugame citizen love 'Chicken roast Legs', I have been eating well since I was a child. I think that this is the dish taught by an American missionary who educated me.


Please watch "全力鶏 = Zen-ryoku-dori".

http://www.zenryokudori.com/


とり奉行骨付じゅうじゅう = Chicken magistrate Hone-tsu-ki jyu-jyu

http://www.zenryokudori.com/juju/profile/


Plush toy of pretty character called "ゆるキャラ = Yu-ru-kya-ra = Loose character" is popular in all over Japan.

Today comfortably please see the short story with the theme of "骨付き鳥 = = Hone-tsu-ki-dori = Chicken roast Legs".
The first monster to come out is Chicken magistrate "Hone-tsu-ki jyu-jyu".


Omnibus Movies 【HONETSUKIDORI】

Marugame Emergency Call
https://youtu.be/8ShuYk1rMkw

Let's Have Dinner Tohight
https://youtu.be/LO5aUuuGO68

Taxi Driver, Tamotsu Mizuhara
https://youtu.be/C9AG0NiaVeQ

Oiri Detective Nishimura
https://youtu.be/sIDddb-MZPM

Hadaka Juzo Inunari
https://youtu.be/WxaJ-0y_uao



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.


Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/


If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.


NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711030000/





2017/11/20

Marugame castle - 42

Marugame castle - 42

A samurai taking a rest before the "御殿門 = Go ten mon" (type: 薬医門 = Yaku i mon).

On the right side of "御殿門 = Go ten mon", you can be seen above Jackie that "武家長屋 = Bu ke naga ya" which is a windowless building, samurai stuffing rooms that guards the palace, and a room hold of "駕籠 = Ka go" which carries the Feudal Lord.

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御殿門 = Go ten mon(Gate of palace)
薬医門 = Yaku i mon(Building type;Only behind stand two pillars for reinforcement the two main pillars, with roofed gate.
         Originally it was made as the main gate of the samurai residence and noble family mansion, but later They started to make this gate without door for the doctor. Since then, this type of gate is called "薬医門 = Yaku i mon".)
駕籠 = Ka go(Palanquin)
藩主 = Han syu(Feudal Lord or Daimio)
武家長屋 = Bu ke naga ya(Tenement house of Samurai)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.


Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



The "塩飽=Shi-waku" islands floating off Marugame city have long lived "塩飽=Shi-waku Navy".
I think that there was a folk performing art called "塩飽=Shi-waku Navy Sailor Drums", but now the restored drums are playing.

Please enjoy the powerful sound of "Wadaiko = Japanese drum" this time.


Performance; KODO = 鼓童

Live at the Acropolis
族 = Tribe
https://youtu.be/O4J37vLLb_A

族 = Tribe
https://youtu.be/Uka0ULO1szE

Irodori
https://youtu.be/sSi7PyJMj3A

打男 = DADAN
https://youtu.be/WNBBMXmnEqk

大太鼓 = O-Daiko
https://youtu.be/C7HL5wYqAbU

Spirit of Taiko
https://youtu.be/5L6h-s5VSmU

空 = Sora
https://youtu.be/QVVZh-X7100

MIYAKE
https://youtu.be/ntCvduEumGI

焔の火 = Honoka
https://youtu.be/J2R9lMeJXU0

Kodo in Matsumoto Castle Taiko-festival
https://youtu.be/bODYMThlUxM

Kodo - Live at the Acropolis
https://youtu.be/aP4olLN9RhU



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.


Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

Please refer to the page of "佟丽娅=Tong Li Ya" first introduced below.

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/

Folk music of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711160000/

If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.

NASA celestial observation information

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711030000/





2017/11/13

Marugame castle - 41

Marugame castle - 41


A samurai who is trying to turn back without heading for "御殿門 = Go ten mon".

When you head towards the right from the square inside the "大手門 = Oo te mon", this kind of landscape spreads.
The roofed wall shown in the photo was built on "枡形 = Masu-gata" and "石垣 = Ishi gaki" facing "内堀 = Uchi bori". It is demolished now.
The roof which is visible on the covered wall on the center left is the roof of "御殿門 = Go ten mon".
Buildings that are visible in the front exist room of samurai who guard the palace, and room that hold of "駕籠 = Ka go" which carries the Feudal Lord.

The lower three stage "石垣 = Ishi gaki" of the samurai 's right hand is "野面積石垣 = Noduradumi-ishigaki".

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御殿門 = Go ten mon(Gate of palace)
大手門 = Oo te mon(Main gate)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
内堀 = Uchi bori(Inner moat)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(Stone wall)
駕籠 = Ka go(Palanquin)
藩主 = Han syu(Feudal Lord or Daimio)
野面積石垣 = Noduradumi-ishigaki(construction made with natural stone)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



How was the sound of "Shakuhachi" introduced in the last article?
This time ... Please enjoy the sound of "三味線=Sha-mi-sen=Japanese guitar".
Please listen to the songs of the performance method of "Tsugaru Shamisen" in the Tsugaru region of the northeastern part of the Japanese archipelago "Aomori Prefecture".

Bed Intruder Song by Schmoyoho Arranged for Tsugaru Shamisen!
https://youtu.be/42E7lY1kYrM

残酷な天使のテーゼ=A Cruel Angel's Thesis
https://youtu.be/iDwAuNlQ6i0

鼓動 = Kodo = Heartbeat
https://youtu.be/MgN_xIHqLUA

津軽じょんがら節 = Tugaru Jyongara' of Japanese folk song
https://youtu.be/HqFCgm-ybaI

At the concert of "高橋竹山 先生 = Master Takahashi Takeshiyama" played which I loved so much and I helped the backside of stage.
津軽じょんがら節 = Tugaru Jyongara' of Japanese folk song
https://youtu.be/hCEWmlV84ZA

津軽三味線 一 = Tsugaru Shamisen 1
https://youtu.be/tEjrkHAnzVs

津軽三味線 二 = Tsugaru Shamisen 2
https://youtu.be/T04rmpyjjxo

津軽三味線 三 = Tsugaru Shamisen 3
https://youtu.be/4TcD5zkurq0

津軽三味線組曲 = Tsugaru Shamisen Suite
https://youtu.be/HrtcCRtAd9Y

即興曲"岩木" = Improvisation song "Iwaki"
https://youtu.be/DsqvB_tvpAU

津軽三味線の真髄 高橋竹山 = The essence of the Tsugaru Shamisen Takahashi Chikuzan
https://youtu.be/nSpDIfuXeFg

Japanese Music 💚 Relaxing Instrumental Music with Traditional Koto, Shamisen, Bamboo Flute Music!
https://youtu.be/DkW1iTyS8dk



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.

Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/


Beautiful woman introduced in "Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese"...
Do you want to see "佟丽娅=TongLiYa" that appeared in "国色天香=Guó-sè-tiān-xiāng"?


https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711140000/


If you are interested in astronomical observation etc, please come to the following page by all means.

NASA celestial observation information
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201711030000/


2017/11/07

Marugame castle - 40

Marugame castle - 40



A samurai watching whether the enemy intrudes persistently in the castle.

"大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" on the left hand and "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon" on the right.
Currently it is a bamboo fence, but in the Edo period the roofed wall was standing on the "石垣 = Ishi gaki".
"枡形 = Masu-gata" surrounded by two gates(大手一の門=Oo-te-ichi-no-mon and 大手二の門=Oo-te-ni-no-mon) and two "石垣 = Ishi gaki" has become a hell for the enemy.

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大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



Please enjoy the sound of "尺八=Shakuhachi" today.
Speaking of
"尺八=Shakuhachi", the first thing to imagine is the "虚無僧=Ko-mu-sou".

虚無僧=Ko-mu-sou
A monk of "普化宗=Fuke of Buddhism", a sect of Zen Buddhism.
Buddhist monks are supposed to shave, but the "虚無僧=Ko-mu-sou" are not having to shave their hair.
In the Kamakura period (AD 1185 - 1333), the priest "臨済宗=Rinzai sect" monk "心地覚心=Shin-chi-kaku-shin AD 1207 - 1298/11/18" visited to China, and Zen meditation in China and brought back its teachings to Japan. It is the beginning of "普化宗=Fuke of Buddhism".
Just like medieval knights tired of war, quit the knight and become a minstrel.
It is said that a samurai who became tired of war has become a "虚無僧=Ko-mu-sou" too.




虚無僧の尺八の音と読経 - The sound of the Shakuhachi of "虚無僧=Ko-mu-sou" and the sutra
https://youtu.be/pQPHXgzVv4s

Fuke Shakuhachi - Reibo
https://youtu.be/KU2Jay7jMq8

Shakuhachi Zen music - Tamuke - Master Masataka Sakurai
https://youtu.be/Wo-c_i_kqIc



Although it is a shakuhachi familiar for a long time, its possibilities are still widely spread and played.

SHAKUHACHI Flûte de bambou -1
https://youtu.be/f7s-wXZWT5o

SHAKUHACHI Flûte de bambou -2
https://youtu.be/QVIkn0lE4Os

Haru no Umi (Spring Sea)
https://youtu.be/29WgFkhv62w

Tsuki no shizuku
https://youtu.be/IITn9XHXT8k

Koku
https://youtu.be/BEJQ8jBcsnI

Samurai's honor
https://youtu.be/gTi-UwUBqNE



Two songs of Okinawa

Shimauta
https://youtu.be/e1YUTiXFrvQ



From here...Master Masataka Sakurai Performance

Nadasousou (Okinawa)
https://youtu.be/H4NuF6zDf6Q



A photograph of "嘉納治五郎師範=Master Kano Jigoro" who started Judo = Judo (Kodokan Judo) appears first.
柔=Yawara
https://youtu.be/bSINugFCJkI

秋桜=Cosmos flowers
https://youtu.be/8LSLG7APhWM

千の風になって=A thousand winds
https://youtu.be/RNpbe2JwhU0

ノクターン嬰ハ短調遺作=Chopin Nocturne No.20 cis-moll
https://youtu.be/kLMVuBUeA-g

鉄道員=Ferroviere
https://youtu.be/nLdjspaBPPY

シバの女王=La Reine de Saba
https://youtu.be/x4ZOmdb_uUk

アルハンブラの思い出=Recuerdos de Alhambra
https://youtu.be/tU0W5hsE2iU

ムーンライト・セレナーデ=Moonlight Serenade
https://youtu.be/sbFKHDzX2YM

アヴェ・マリア(シューベルト)=Ave Maria (Schubert)
https://youtu.be/GXoekL3dgnI

百万本のバラ=Миллион роз
https://youtu.be/hD59jbzV-ro

禁じられた遊び=Romance de amor
https://youtu.be/DqAd1mZ9eg0



I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.

Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/



2017/10/30

Marugame castle - 39

Marugame castle - 39



A figure of a samurai who overlooks "枡形 = Masu-gata" and "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon" and monitors suspicious person not to enter from the castle gate.

As I mentioned earlier, there was a wall with a roof above this "石垣 = Ishi gaki" of "枡形 = Masu-gata".
The enemy soldiers who break into the castle by breaking the "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon", they will be attacked by bullets and arrows from the two sides of the "石垣 = Ishi gaki" and "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" on "枡形 = Masu-gata".
I think that the enemy soldiers who were stopped moving turned out to be good targets.
I write it repeatedly, but there was no war in Marugame Castle.
So, there are no soldiers killed here.


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枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



For this time, please enjoy the sound of Japanese classical instrument "Koto".
The performer of the koto is "渡邊 香澄=Kasumi Watanabe".

Sakura (25 strings koto)
https://youtu.be/JDTp_YQizqE

Kagome (25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/_h0-xhs8uhw

Hurusato (25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/J4vDR1G8plA

Hotaru (25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/EwWX0z3_UPI

Michishirube (17&25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/3mJBXFKios8

Amazing Grace (25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/uDpod9k3pvg

Bridge Over Troubled Water (25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/L4pkZFnyHmI

Csardas (25 strings koto & piano)
https://youtu.be/v7BYqqGSF6k

DIAMOND HEART (Lady Gaga) (17&25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/2UFtyn7XzAA

Applause (Lady Gaga) (17&25 string-koto)
https://youtu.be/2Q89geGEM5I



If Asian Koto is fond of calling, please listen to the songs of Chinese Koto (古筝).
Please visit the two pages below. It is in Japanese pages.


中国の「古筝」 = China's "古筝=Gǔzhēng"
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/020013/

中国の古筝-2 = China's 古筝=Gǔzhēng-2
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/020021/





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Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
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2017/10/25

Marugame castle - 38

Marugame castle - 38


A samurai who is lying down towards "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon"

"天守 = Ten syu" somewhat in the upper left of the photo, and the slope visible on the left is "見返り坂 = Mikaeri zaka".
The inside of '大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon' is widened like this.
It is a place for soldiers to line up for sorties, but it seems that "枡形 = Masu-gata" was used in other castles.

In Japan, it will be the season when "Chrysanthemum flower" blooms a little more.
Japanese likes Sakura's Flower, we also looking forward to the "Chrysanthemum flower exhibition".
Many citizens watch the beautiful chrysanthemum flowers every year, where Exhibition of Chrysanthemums at inside this "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" and "枡形 = Masu-gata" of  the Marugame Castle.



丸亀城 菊花展
Marugamei castle Chrysanthemum flower exhibition)
https://youtu.be/N8hbZutXDww

丸亀城 菊花展
Marugamei castle Chrysanthemum flower exhibition)
https://youtu.be/cE4KV3k96qo

香川県丸亀市 観光スポット
Kagawa Prefecture Marugame city Tourist attractions
https://youtu.be/L36sq5h59BI

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大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
天守 = Ten syu(Castle tower)
見返り坂 = Mikaeri zaka(look back at the hill road)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
菊花展 = Kikka-ten(Chrysanthemum flower exhibition)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.


Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



Well, please listen to music that used traditional Japanese instruments this time too.

真秀 Mahora 和楽器アンサンブル;
Mahora Japanese instrument ensemble;


Pirates of the Caribbean
https://youtu.be/8QcrYtXRs6o

The Battle of Red Cliff
https://youtu.be/0ZQv8gh4Cew

Story of my life
https://youtu.be/sONlNuM6Y08

HAPPY
https://youtu.be/44HV7GLRiIg

Lupin III
https://youtu.be/N_ILDC2QNDk

Detective Conan
https://youtu.be/6yBkiYlblyU

Soran Scherzo
https://youtu.be/lcYhqFfdOPM

Moonlight dance
https://youtu.be/-CWLeDHAVIo

Phosphorus fires
https://youtu.be/X6p7z39V6bY

Dance of flowers
https://youtu.be/7FDsGmhk5Q8





I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
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Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
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2017/10/15

Marugame castle - 37

Marugame castle - 37


A samurai passing a "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" and sending out a tongue · · · ·.

Although it was an explanation and the current photos on "Marugame castle - 32" → "Marugame castle - 36", Marugame castle was protected by walls and gates like the following page.

丸亀城復元VR = Marugame Castle Restoration VR
http://www.marugame-castle.jp/about/ar/


There are walls above the "石垣 = Ishi gaki" on the two sides of "枡形 = Masu-gata", and also on the left side of "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" It was protected from the attack of.


"Marugame Castle Happy Halloween" will be held in Marugame Castle from 10 am on Sunday, October 29th (Sunday).
There is an event named after Halloween!
Also, the local idol 'Kimitomo Candy' appeared in Halloween costumes!
There are many other events as well, so please come and visit Marugame Castle!

Event Description: Marugame Horror Castle, Marugame Castle Gun Corps artillery demonstration,
                   Local idol stage, comedian entertainer stage,
                   Experience of military commanders and others

2017/10/29(Sun)
丸亀城ハッピーハロウィン
Marugame Castle Happy Halloween
http://www.marugame-castle.jp/news/event/entry-153.html


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大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



Well then, what shall I show you?
In the recent article, it was Japanese classical 能=Noh, 歌舞伎=Kabuki, 舞踊=dance, 唄=song etc...

Then please listen to the performance of the band using traditional Japanese instruments.
From the song of "和楽器バンド = Wagakki band = Japanese musical instrument band" heard in the first article "Senbon Sakura" of this blog ...

SenbonZakura "One Thousand Cherry Trees"
https://chikuseikameyama.blogspot.jp/2017/04/one-thousand-cherry-trees.html


和楽器バンド = Japanese musical instrument band /
千本桜 = SenbonZakura "One Thousand Cherry Trees"
https://youtu.be/K_xTet06SUo


Please listen to songs of "Japanese instrument band" that I love a little more.

The vocal of this band is a music university graduate, and is qualified as a lyric composer, a piano player, and a Japanese "poetry (a master of singing poetry such as Chinese poems and Japanese poems)" like a Medieval European Minstrel.

暁ノ糸 = Akatsukino Ito
https://youtu.be/fcucbhJ-Orc

オキノタユウ = Okitanoyuu
https://youtu.be/WSUGASFlypY

天樂 = Tengaku
https://youtu.be/Q2meWkWqc-I

かざぐるま = Kazaguruma
https://youtu.be/hd0wAMhAKnc

六兆年と一夜物語 = Roku Chounen to Ichiya Monogatari
https://youtu.be/-dZgf_LUvbM

平安神宮単独ライブ = Solo Live at Heian Shrine in Japan Kyoto
https://youtu.be/4hrQHY3mBEQ

WagakkiBand replayed LIVE in N.Y. -AKATSUKI- at IRVING PLAZA
https://youtu.be/XueaaAcThpU





I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.


Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/


2017/10/07

Marugame castle - 36

Marugame castle - 36


A samurai's appearance looking back at "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon" in "枡形 = Masu-gata".

It is the "石垣 = Ishi gaki" of "枡形 = Masu-gata" in a direction diagonally to the leading "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" and "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon".
The construction method of this "石垣 = Ishi gaki" is "切り込みハギ = Kirikomi Hagi" stone wall. The Stonemasons cut the stones so that there was no gap as much as possible and assembled so that the cut surfaces would be aligned.
It is not as elaborate as the stone of the South American Inca, but it is built exquisitely.

Currently there are only fences above the stone walls, but once there was a sturdy roofed wall long time ago.
The enemy soldier who entered this "枡形 = Masu-gata" was supposed to be attacked by bullets, arrows, stones, etc from three sides including "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon".

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大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
石垣 = Ishi gaki(stone wall)
切り込みハギ = Kirikomi Hagi(Notch Construction method)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



About "Kotohira-gu Shrine" mentioned in the last article ...

Kotohira-gu Shrine Complex, Kotohira Town, Shikoku Region
https://youtu.be/U8RCCwv2UlQ


The oldest "歌舞伎小屋 = Ka-bu-ki-go-ya = Kabuki hut" in Japan remains near here "
Kotohira-gu Shrine".
And It name is "金丸座 = Kana-maru-za".
Even so, when I was a child it was a deserted "Kabuki hut"....
香川 旧金毘羅大芝居 Konpira Oshibai,Kagawa
https://youtu.be/y1dZKalkJSU


At "Kana-maru-za", the following kabuki and the like are played in the spring.
The following Kabuki performances were made from "安宅 = A-taka" of "能 = Noh" premiered in 1465, "Noh" performances is historically older than Kabuki.
Please see the famous Kabuki performances "勧進帳 = Kan-jin-chou = Donation list"
.
Kanjincho
https://youtu.be/4GKkpONecN8





I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
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Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
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2017/09/30

Marugame castle - 35

Marugame castle - 35



The figure of a samurai who is watching the direction of "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" in the same "枡形 = Masu-gata" ·····.

This "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" is called "櫓門 = Yagura-mon". Also, because the Marugame samurai clapped the drum and told the time, we call it '太鼓門 = Tai-ko-mon'.
Even now, at the  "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon", tapped the Japanese Drum nine times at "九つ時 = Kokono-tsu-doki = noon" to inform Marugame citizen of noon.
In the Edo era of Japan, we divided the sunrise to the sunset in six parts, and divided the sunset to sunrise in six parts.
In Japan, it is time unit of "一刻 = I-ttoki", about two hours in current time unit.
In summer and autumn, a big difference occurs between "一刻 = I-ttoki" in the daytime and "一刻 = I-ttoki" in the night.
"Edo period" called Edison "平賀源内 = Hira-ga Gen-nai" is born in the land of this Sanuki.
He invented the temple's "automatic bell falling machine" from around the summer and at winter was completed.
When it actually operated, the sound of a big bell sounded at midnight, and many people said he complained to him if they could not sleep.
Japanese people think that "平賀源内 = Hira-ga Gen-nai" remains many inventory items, and is an inventor equivalent to Edison, Leonardo da Vinci.

 0 o'clock-夜九ツ   = Night Nine(子ノ刻 = Time of mouse)
 1 o'clock-九ツ半   = Nine half
 2 o'clock-夜八ツ   = Night Eight(丑ノ刻 = Time of Ox)
 3 o'clock-八ツ半   = Eight half
 4 o'clock-暁七ツ   = Dawn Seven(寅ノ刻 = Time of Tiger)
 5 o'clock-七ツ半   = Seven half
 6 o'clock-明け六ツ = Daybreak Six(卯ノ刻 = Time of  Rabbit)
            *日の出の30分前 = 30 minutes before sunrise
 7 o'clock-六ツ半   = Six half
 8 o'clock-朝五ツ   = Morning Five(辰ノ刻 = Time of Dragon)
 9 o'clock-五ツ半   = Five half
10 o'clock-昼四ツ   = Noon Four(巳ノ刻 = Time of Snake)
11 o'clock-四ツ半   = Four half
12 o'clock-昼九ツ   = Noon Nine(午ノ刻 = Time of Horse)
13 o'clock-九ツ半   = Nine half
14 o'clock-昼八ツ   = Noon Eight(未ノ刻 = Time of Sheep)
15 o'clock-八ツ半   = Eight half
16 o'clock-夕七ツ   = Evening Seven(申ノ刻 = Time of Monkey)
17 o'clock-七ツ半   = Seven half
18 o'clock-暮れ六ツ = Sunset Six(酉ノ刻 = Time of Bird)
            *日没の30分前 = 30 minutes before sunset
19 o'clock-六ツ半   = Six half
20 o'clock-宵五ツ   = Early night hours Five(戌ノ刻 = Time of Dog)
21 o'clock-五ツ半   = Five half
22 o'clock-夜四ツ   = Night Four(亥ノ刻 = Time of Boar)
23 o'clock-四ツ半   = Four half


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大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
櫓門 = Yagura-mon(Tower gate)
太鼓門 = Tai-ko-mon(Drum gate to inform of time)
太鼓 = Tai-ko(Japanese Drum)
九つ時 = Kokono-tsu-doki(nine times)
一刻 = I-ttoki(Japanese time unit = )
江戸時代 = Edo period
平賀源内 = Hira-ga Gen-nai
天下御免 = Ten-ka-go-men(Public Dismissal)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



From the topic of "平賀源内 = Hira-ga Gen-nai" ...
It is a theme song of a television drama about 45 years ago from now that drawn "平賀源内 = Hira-ga Gen-nai".
船出の歌 = Song of Sailing
https://youtu.be/UpWWpHWptx0

Japanese TV drama...Audio Only
天下御免 第46回 (最終回) さよならだけが人生さ
天下御免 = Ten-ka-go-men 46th (the final round) Only goodbye is life
https://youtu.be/D3jcGKoIEGU

天下御免1 こんぴら船々3
https://youtu.be/o-34HDtQuvk


It is strange to say that there are no recorded pictures even though it is "天下御免 = Ten-ka-go-men" created by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation(NHK).


Because the subtitle of the above drama is "Konpira ship" ...

Karaoke
金毘羅舟々
https://youtu.be/Pxmfq6d-jFI


And this song is a classic song in "Maiko fun".

こんぴらふねふね
https://youtu.be/oXGwkHSuRHM

金比羅船々
https://youtu.be/Lt5STDgBdX4

金比羅船船♪
https://youtu.be/85zKgc5hcrk



The temple of Buddhism, which was familiar to Japanese people, "金毘羅さん = 松尾寺金光院 = Matsu-o-ji-kon-kou-in", has been forcibly changed to a shrine in the Meiji era and it has become "金刀比羅宮 = Ko-to-hi-ra-gu or 琴平神宮 = Koto-hira Shrine" for about 150 years.
The current Japanese does not know such a thing, ...

There is a festival on "Kotohira Shrine" from October 9th to 11th, and many people gather from all over Japan.
The festival is the following movie. . .

金刀比羅宮例大祭
https://youtu.be/q_NPv2xvNrs

金刀比羅宮 例大祭
https://youtu.be/Xho5f7Va6_o

金刀比羅宮例大祭
https://youtu.be/dhjBJ0emdqE



This is my page in Japanese.
A picture of Ko-to-hi-ra Shrine is posted.

https://youtu.be/Yc1NFacuMHc


金比羅さん(金刀比羅宮)とその奥の院
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/konpira.html



I am Catholic so its near but I have not got to go.





I am thinking about writing this blog as much as possible about Marugame castle and Japanese traditional arts.
If you are interested in beauty Ladies of Chinese ancient in line with Cleopatra, please come to my English page below.


Beautiful four girls of ancient Chinese
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/diary/201710300000/

2017/09/23

Marugame castle - 34

Marugame castle - 34


Samurai passing through '大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon' and taking a rest at '枡形 = Masu-gata' · · · ·.
"枡形 = Masu-gata" of "Marugame castle" is so big that it can not be seen another Japanese castle.
The architectural style of "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon" is a building style called "高麗門 = Kou-rai-mon".
Although the name is "Goryeo Gate", there is no direct relationship with "Koryo of an ancient nation of Korea".

What is "枡形 = Masu-gata"?
↓Please see the second picture from the bottom of this page.
http://www.eki-metro.jp/otemachi/sp/story/04.html

From "Edo castle"
Current "Edo castle" has a palace of the Japanese Emperor.

Assuming that Jackie is entering into "枡形 = Masu-gata" as an enemy soldier, he will be shot and killed by arrows and bullets from three sides other than the breakthrough gate.
Do not worry!
Marugame castle has never fought.


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大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
枡形 = Masu-gata(Rectangular defense facility)
高麗門 = Kou-rai-mon(Goryo Gate)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



In the last article I introduced "Noh"?
This time I will introduce works taken in the "能 = Noh", "歌舞伎 = Ka-bu-ki", "日本舞踊 = Nihon dance" and  "組踊 = Kumi-udui", which was based on the same story that has been passed since long ago.
A direct story is about a 1100 years ago.
It is not a full story ...

能 = Noh - 道成寺 = Dojoji
https://youtu.be/MLu9927A8YQ

道成寺 = Dojoji
https://youtu.be/adABdxmqkSc

道成寺 = Dojoji
https://youtu.be/bpjd3HadD6I


歌舞伎 = Ka-bu-ki - The Maiden at Dojoji Temple - Nakamura Shikan VII
https://youtu.be/CcReXiQYjIU


Nagauta and Japanese dance - 京鹿の子 娘道成寺 = Kyou-ka-no-ko Musume-Do-jo-ji
https://youtu.be/UAmMArV9gBc

日本舞踊 = Nihon dance - 京鹿子娘道成寺 = Kyou-ka-no-ko Musume-Do-jo-ji
https://youtu.be/yV9RDAldMSM



Synopsis;
Dojoji 2002 is a contemporary interpretation of the Dojoji story, featuring the vengeful spirit of a girl who had been rejected by a monk, created in 2002. The Dojoji legend, is one that has been prevalent in the dances and dramas of Japan since the 11th century and has created a dance and drama genre called Dojoji-mono. The story describes the unrequited love of a woman for a monk; being rejected, the woman turns herself from a beautiful girl into a demonic serpent who chases the monk. As the monk takes refuge in the Dojojitemple, the woman destroys both him and the temple bell, (inside which the monk is hiding) by burning them to ashes. The bell serves as a symbol of the woman's desire, longing, passion, anger, and eventual self-destruction.

Dojoji Story: Dojoji 2002 (1)
https://youtu.be/1iJL-mH-4_c

Dojoji Story: Dojoji 2002 (2)
https://youtu.be/n0FQxfRhoEI

Dojoji Story: Dojoji 2002 (3)
https://youtu.be/vXncmAVnlFI

Dojoji Story: Dojoji 2002 (4)
https://youtu.be/XxJnv-a5uV4

Dojoji Story: Dojoji 2002 (5)
https://youtu.be/Tq8TL8Ivobc



Current Okinawa Prefecture was an independent country called "琉球 = Ryukyus" in the past.
The Ryukyu has public entertainment and arts influenced by China and Japan.
There is a work similar to the synopsis of "Dojoji" in Japan.
It is a work about 300 years ago from now.
It is not a full story ...

組踊 = Kumi-udui「執心鐘入 = Shu-shin-kani-iri」
https://youtu.be/dnLVBcJIZtk

組踊 = Kumi-udui「執心鐘入 = Shu-shin-kani-iri」
https://youtu.be/5ObtA9mV9rQ

The story of Shūshin kaniʻiri
https://youtu.be/bR_FSakyhF0



2017/09/15

Marugame castle - 33

Marugame castle - 33



A figure of a samurai looking back in front of "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon".
"天守 = Ten syu" is visible on the roof of "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon".
Jackie is standing on the "石橋 = Ishi-bashi" at Marugame castle "内堀 = Uchi-bori".

Marugamei castle is surrounded by Triple moats, which makes it hard for the enemy to attack.
About 50 years ago when I was a child, "中堀 = Naka-bori" and the "外堀 = Soto-bori" remained partially.

To the current "内堀 = Uchi-bori", Black Swans and Swans swim on the water, big Turtles, Carps and Grass carps are swimming.

In "内堀 = Uchi-bori", bamboo used for "団扇 = Uchi-wa" as a samurai's internal job was submerged.
The Edo period, "殿様 = Tono sama" was also creating a fan.
Marugame city produces 90% of domestic production volume of "practical fan".
↓丸亀団扇 = Maru-game-Uchi-wa
https://www.google.co.jp/imgres?imgurl=http://www.miuno1.com/img/item/utiwa_st/utiwa01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.miuno1.com/item-utiwa.htm&h=180&w=200&tbnid=Prd8pV0ARyxZPM:&tbnh=180&tbnw=200&usg=__JvsZrmmxOBN2AurtPIIndxtCuE4=&vet=10ahUKEwjMo8Wq1KTWAhXFgrwKHeJBCygQ_B0IvQEwCg..i&docid=3zpJrOaT39-u2M&itg=1&client=firefox-b&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjMo8Wq1KTWAhXFgrwKHeJBCygQ_B0IvQEwCg&ei=h3O6WYzECsWF8gXig63AAg


Like the photo, Marugame castle has become a popular castle due to citizens walks and dog walks.


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大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
天守 = Ten syu(Castle tower)
石橋 = Ishi-bashi(stone bridge)
内堀 = Uchi-bori(inner moat)
中堀 = Naka-bori(Second moat)
外堀 = Soto-bori(outer moat)
団扇 = Uchi-wa(fan)
殿様 = Tono sama(feudal lord)
丸亀団扇 = Maru-game-Uchi-wa(Marugame fan)
黒鳥 = Koku-chou(Black Swan)
白鳥 = Haku-chou(Swan)
亀 = Kame(Turtles)
鯉 = Koi(Carp)
草魚 = Sou-gyo(Grass carp)
薪能 = Takigi-nou("Noh" performed under lighting by a torch)
羽衣 = Hagoromo(Japanese style Angel's clothes)
天女 = Ten-nyo(Japanese style Angel)
飛天 = Fēi-tiān(Chinese style Angel)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



The Japanese love the full moon in the autumn, and during this period the Noh stage is held at castles, temples, parks etc, called "薪能 = Takigi-nou".
The program is "羽衣 = Hagoromo"



Synopsis;
"白龍 = White dragon" who is a fisherman in "三保の浦 = Miho no Ura" came back to "三保の松原 = Miho no Matsubara".
Then beautiful music and a good fragrance come.
When "白龍 = White dragon" looks around, beautiful clothes are hanging over the branches of the pine.
"白龍 = White dragon" tried to bring home the clothes, "天女 = Ten-nyo" appeared.
She asked me to return "羽衣 = Hagoromo".
She can not return to heaven without "羽衣 = Hagoromo".
However, "白龍 = White dragon" will not return her "羽衣 = Hagoromo" to her.
"天女 = Ten-nyo" is too sad, "白龍 = White dragon" thought to return "羽衣 = Hagoromo".
Condition that returns "羽衣 = Hagoromo" is "天の舞 = Ten-no-mai(Heavenly dance)" and "白龍 = White dragon" tells her.
When "天女 = Ten-nyo" began to wear "Hagoromo", "白龍 = White dragon" doubted her.
People in the heavenly world will not do such a thing.
She started dancing while flying.
I danced for a while, then disappeared into the height of the sky.


観月薪能にしわき[能]羽衣
https://youtu.be/6bqwu3GLXpw


Ηagaromo
https://youtu.be/aaFjFGrqMJ0?t=28s



Short version of old tales of Japanese "天女 = Ten-nyo"
Feather robe from heaven
https://youtu.be/wy0bzrcFFf4



Video explanation page of "飛天 = Fēi-tiān"
Festival of the Weaver princess
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kameyamachikusei/20031/


2017/09/09

Marugame castle - 32

Marugame castle - 32


A brave samurai who entrance to the Marugame castle ...?
He is my dog Jackie, who put on a blue "裃 = Kamishimo" and "袴 = Hakama".
Because he is kept in a samurai, at this time entrance to the castle with "武士の正装 = Bu-shi-no-sei-sou" ...

The joke is over!

The one that is visible in the center is the "大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon" and the one that is visible on the left is the "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon".
Triangle and rectangular "銃眼 = Jyu-gan" are installed in the "大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon".


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裃 = Kamishimo(sleeveless jacket?)

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/af/55/d3/af55d3a33284b27ca2ac0bc347e2013a.jpg
袴 = Hakama(Pantalon?)

http://www.yamatobudogu.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/hakama%20lenght%20expla.gif
武士の正装 = Bu-shi-no-sei-sou(Bu-shi=Samurai's formal wear)

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d1/b4/6a/d1b46ac41456e5df6725bae394beb935--katana-swords-samurai-swords.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/20/18/a7/2018a77638e3eb520fd2bfb970fc6df2--japanese-sword-japanese-warrior.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/81/3f/2f/813f2f228b90e30160056e17d41e5a64.jpg

http://www.nantanreikan.ca/Glossary/K/kamishimo/samurai.jpg

大手一の門 = Oo-te-ichi-no-mon(No.1 main gate)
大手二の門 = Oo-te-ni-no-mon(No.2 main gate)
銃眼 = Jyu-gan(shooting hole)
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I do not explain in order because I follow the order of description on my homepage.
It is a page of Japanese.
If you like, please see the photos on the website below.
Currently 4 pages are listed.

Marugame castle
http://kameyamachikusei.wa-sanbon.com/marugamecastle.html



Following last week's "剣舞「黒田武士」 = Sword dance "Kuroda Samurai", please enjoy "剣舞 = Sword dance".

白虎隊剣舞 = Sword dance White tiger corps
https://youtu.be/x6yQDDRVR24


剣舞『一剣』 = Sword dance "One Sword"
https://youtu.be/ppRIP-yVHpU


剣舞「那須与一宗高」 = Sword dance "Na-su-no-yo-ichi-mune-taka"
https://youtu.be/Fp-rcPKx-W4

Yo-ichi is a master of the Japanese bow.

He is one of the heroes in "源平合戦 = Genpei Battle".
"Genpei Battle" is "源氏 = Genji" and "平家 = Heike" battles.
About "Genji" and "Heike" are explained in this blog.

https://chikuseikameyama.blogspot.jp/2017/04/one-thousand-cherry-trees.html

How about "平家物語 = Heike Monogatari" on that "平家 = Heike"?
This song is sung "那須与一宗高 = Na-su-no-yo-ichi-mune-taka".
https://youtu.be/TJ2NpHZ_kDk


Doll era drama
平家物語 = HeikeMonogatari 扇の的 = Oogi-no-mato
https://youtu.be/d0W4RSEo1Ek

Nasu Sousuichi is the master of the bow which shoots the ""Target of a fan"" played from 5 minutes 26 seconds of the video.


TV drama(With English closed caption)Please watch from around 13 minutes
Yoshitsune Episode 32
https://youtu.be/C-t_zZf2ibY