Iwama city ( 岩間 ) Japan -The home-town of Aikido-

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Published 2008-09-02

As far I as understand Iwama is where Ueshiba sensei (the founder of Aikido) put down roots and where Aikido more or less evolved.
Countless people in both the east and west study Aikido as result of this man's hard work and insight into the spiritual and martial. This, you see lots of signs of everywhere in Iwama.
I went there to shoot these clips for a really great friend of mine who studies Aikido. (I don't study the art myself) The trip was a bit of an insight into how much one man can effect the rest of the world in a positive way once he really puts his heart in it...
So, in short, this is dedicated to my friend Stefan and to those who truly love the Study of all aspects of budo.

Note: Please pardon the lack of any actual Aikido in this video. I hope you'll enjoy the sights of this tiny quaint town just the same.
As there is loads of Aikido, shot by actual Aikido-ka, on youtube, I thought it best to leave the Aikido to them, since they actually know what they're shooting.
Music by 'Kokin Gumi'.
Enjoy.

P.S Please let us know if you liked the clips.

All Comments (21)

@Peekingduck 15 years ago

I agree, it is like going back in time in some areas of town. Very still and low key. Happy you enjoyed the clip.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Thanks. My pleasure totally. It's a magical place.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Really happy you liked it. : ) Iwama is magical in so many ways. It feels like a bit of the 'old ways'.
@Peekingduck 14 years ago

My pleasure totally ! Glad you liked it.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Thanks! Glad you liked this. I've enjoyed your videos for a long time now. About time I gave something back. : D
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

My pleasure 100%. Glad you liked the clip, best of luck with your trip to Iwama and the study of Aikido. : )
@EnsoLLC 15 years ago

how beautiful, calming, and peaceful
@jabranjabran 14 years ago

great song, great ambient, great martial art, great country, great.... THANKS for the vid peekingduck ^^.
@theoldtokaido 15 years ago

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy the subjects you select for your videos. The camera angles you use capture settings very well and give the eye many pleasant things to take in. In this video I especially liked the scene with the water flowing in the channel. The shadows in the foreground provided a nice contrast and I could almost imagine the sound of water. Thank you very much for sharing this with us! -Kurt :-)
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Thanks. Good luck with your Aikido studies and the trip to Iwama.
@heartywhistler 15 years ago

Excellent video! Thanks very much for making this and posting it - I'll be adding the video to my Aikido playlist.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Most welcome, glad you liked it. : )
@Peekingduck 14 years ago

I'm sure you will if you want it enough. Iwama is well worth a visit for sure. And for those who study Aikido I'm sure even more so. 'Keep at it' and you'll be walking through Iwama station before you know it. Best of luck.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. Iwama is such a beautiful place. : )
@nsmmt 15 years ago

Some beautiful shots. Loved it, thanks.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Glad you liked it.
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Glad you liked it. : )
@heironeus86 14 years ago

Homages to master Morihei Ueshiba . Thanks master.
@Peekingduck 14 years ago

Happy you like the video. : )
@Peekingduck 15 years ago

Daylight By Kokin Gumi. One of my favorite songs too.. They've made loads of great music. : )