1 00:00:08,240 --> 00:00:10,880 At the moment my journey from north to south 2 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:13,080 as an advisor on Anglo-Japanese relations... 3 00:00:13,440 --> 00:00:15,400 Yes, we are completely naked. 4 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:17,440 Masayo laughed at me. 5 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:20,040 What are you doing? It's horrible. 6 00:00:20,120 --> 00:00:21,520 Maki shot me. 7 00:00:21,600 --> 00:00:23,960 I'm going to shoot you. 8 00:00:24,280 --> 00:00:25,120 Yes! 9 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:26,960 And then there was Yujiro. 10 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:29,720 Welcome to the “land of the ascending penis.” 11 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:32,760 You can set up to clean your 12 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:34,320 - butt. - Clear. 13 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:36,560 May I call you master? Master James. 14 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:37,760 Well, that sounds weird. 15 00:00:38,920 --> 00:00:41,000 And now this. 16 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:47,520 It will be very painful. 17 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:49,240 Yeah! Yes, that's right! 18 00:00:49,560 --> 00:00:52,520 Robohon, tell me something interesting. 19 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:54,480 No? 20 00:01:04,960 --> 00:01:08,480 Our man in JAPAN 21 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:16,000 Trying to get rid from my Tokyo guide, Yujiro, 22 00:01:16,080 --> 00:01:17,920 I hit the road. 23 00:01:18,040 --> 00:01:21,280 And at the moment I am somewhere between the bright lights of the capital 24 00:01:21,360 --> 00:01:24,880 and the spiritual center of Japan, Kyoto. 25 00:01:27,160 --> 00:01:30,920 Besides the brown leather jacket, fully in line with trends, 26 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:36,520 I have almost 200 horsepower forces riding a Kawasaki ZZR1400. 27 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:42,720 Motorcycle meaning 28 00:01:42,800 --> 00:01:46,280 in the history of modern Japan explained in detail 29 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:49,000 in my other documentary - "People's Cars with James May" 30 00:01:49,080 --> 00:01:51,000 which you can also watch on Amazon Prime, 31 00:01:51,080 --> 00:01:53,760 where streaming music is at your service, next day delivery and much more. 32 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:57,520 But, in short, a Japanese motorcycle - 33 00:01:57,600 --> 00:02:01,440 This is the story of the reindustrialization of Japan in the 50s and 60s. 34 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:04,280 The Japanese motorcycle has become clear evidence 35 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,040 superiority of this country throughout the world. 36 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:09,840 And what is more important, if you have a bike, 37 00:02:09,920 --> 00:02:12,240 then you have like-minded people. 38 00:02:18,280 --> 00:02:19,440 Here's my gang. 39 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:25,040 Harley-Davidson? 40 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:26,720 Don't want to ride a Japanese motorcycle? 41 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:30,080 It's not that I don't want to but I prefer Harley-Davidson, 42 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:32,320 that's why I drive it. 43 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:36,320 I thought why don't we go admire Mount Fuji? 44 00:02:36,400 --> 00:02:38,160 Perhaps let's go and look at the mountain. 45 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:39,600 Fine. 46 00:02:39,720 --> 00:02:41,560 Well, on to the horses. 47 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:48,520 Are you speeding down Highway 66 48 00:02:48,600 --> 00:02:51,240 or rushing along the A22 towards Eastbourne, 49 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:54,640 axioms of modern Biker gangs are universal. 50 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:05,160 We want to be free to do what we like - 51 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:08,200 burn rubber to your heart's content, produced ethically. 52 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:10,800 Provided we have everything properly lubricated, brakes ok, 53 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:12,960 and civil liability legally insured. 54 00:03:13,040 --> 00:03:14,680 And that is exactly what we will do. 55 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:20,720 I hope that the people of rural Japan are reasonably concerned, 56 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:24,520 because the hellish biker gang is coming "Fugu Fish" led by Zemu-san, 57 00:03:24,600 --> 00:03:27,280 and very soon we will stop and have some noodles. 58 00:03:34,920 --> 00:03:40,240 Not long ago, many motorcyclists in Japan were practically outlawed. 59 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:42,680 They had terrible problems with biker gangs 60 00:03:42,760 --> 00:03:44,640 who simply terrorized people. 61 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:48,560 But today motorcycling has become quite a secular Sunday hobby. 62 00:03:49,400 --> 00:03:51,360 To some extent it’s even a pity. 63 00:03:51,480 --> 00:03:53,680 Now there's nothing wrong with that. 64 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:55,640 We really comply speed limit 65 00:03:55,720 --> 00:03:57,440 and do not cross the solid marking line. 66 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:59,160 So what is wrong with us? 67 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:01,920 Okay, let's not talk about that for now. 68 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:05,440 Let's relax and let's go to the sacred mountain. 69 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:09,760 Here she is. 70 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:16,320 One of Japan's most iconic symbols, Mount Fuji, - 71 00:04:16,400 --> 00:04:20,600 it is, strictly speaking, an active stratovolcano, if there are geologists among you. 72 00:04:21,800 --> 00:04:23,920 Fuji-san, as the Japanese call the mountain, 73 00:04:24,040 --> 00:04:26,160 inspires numerous artists 74 00:04:26,240 --> 00:04:28,480 and poets for many centuries. 75 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:29,920 And I understand them perfectly. 76 00:04:32,800 --> 00:04:35,760 This is really very Japanese, right? 77 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:37,240 Antiquity and modernity. 78 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:41,160 Me with a motorcycle with Mount Fuji in the background. 79 00:04:44,440 --> 00:04:47,240 And it’s also very Japanese, 80 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:50,160 that bikers are too polite and they don’t tell me that I’m bothering them, 81 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:53,240 but they just quietly and civilly leave. 82 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:12,240 Rubbish. 83 00:05:16,760 --> 00:05:19,240 I don't know how many times photographed Mount Fuji, 84 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:22,360 but probably millions, maybe hundreds of millions of times, 85 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:25,920 and according to the rule that 97% of everything is rubbish, 86 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:28,440 97% of these photos are crap. 87 00:05:28,520 --> 00:05:30,440 Here's my attempt, see? 88 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:31,920 Just a nightmare. 89 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:34,560 Film crew, but they still professionals, don't forget 90 00:05:34,640 --> 00:05:35,960 I've been doing this all morning. 91 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:38,720 Here is a small selection of the results. 92 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:42,760 So, rubbish, rubbish. 93 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:44,400 Blurred cherry blossoms. 94 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:46,400 There are power lines here. Look. 95 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:48,680 The mountain didn't fit here at all. 96 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:50,720 This one has my face on it. 97 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:53,800 This is something completely different. 98 00:05:54,440 --> 00:05:56,680 Yes, all the photos are crappy, and that's the problem, you know? 99 00:05:56,760 --> 00:05:59,520 If you photograph Fuji, you do 100 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:01,920 a shot of what she looks like. 101 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,360 But that’s not the point. 102 00:06:03,440 --> 00:06:05,880 The essence of Fuji for the Japanese is not what she looks like. 103 00:06:05,960 --> 00:06:07,520 It's just a triangle. 104 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:08,800 The point is what it means. 105 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:10,880 And to reflect what it means, 106 00:06:10,960 --> 00:06:14,280 I don't need a photo but something more interpretative. 107 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:16,440 An artist is needed here. 108 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:18,800 I wonder if the artist is here. 109 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:21,720 God yes, here he is. 110 00:06:26,200 --> 00:06:28,440 "BUS" 111 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:32,240 - This is Takayoshi Sakurai-san. - Yes. 112 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:33,880 Good afternoon. 113 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:35,200 Welcome. 114 00:06:35,280 --> 00:06:37,280 He's an artist. He lives here 115 00:06:37,360 --> 00:06:39,760 and has been painting with Fuji for over 50 years 116 00:06:39,840 --> 00:06:42,600 in search of... the truth, I suppose. 117 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:48,760 And in that scene we shot earlier, he writes the truth 118 00:06:48,840 --> 00:06:52,160 and this is what he does every single day over the past 50 years. 119 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:57,600 It's quite extensive, albeit a niche collection. 120 00:07:01,920 --> 00:07:05,240 I think I'm about to be taught a lesson because I noticed two easels. 121 00:07:06,040 --> 00:07:08,240 Reflect the shape of the mountain. 122 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:12,640 Consider the perspective between the mountain and the greenery. 123 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:15,360 Choose an angle. 124 00:07:17,080 --> 00:07:20,360 The top of Fuji is somewhere here. 125 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:22,240 At least it develops attentiveness. 126 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:25,880 Could you tell me, Sakurai-san... 127 00:07:25,960 --> 00:07:29,680 What essence are you trying to find? What is the importance of this mountain? 128 00:07:29,760 --> 00:07:32,000 Many would say: "Well, it's just a mountain." 129 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:35,480 For Japanese 130 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:39,040 this is the basics. 131 00:07:41,040 --> 00:07:43,800 Japanese people learn about Mount Fuji from birth 132 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:47,240 through songs, poems and images. 133 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:52,600 She has been in our hearts since childhood. 134 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:59,480 I love Mount Fuji, I adore Mount Fuji. 135 00:08:07,520 --> 00:08:09,480 I'm making some kind of crap. 136 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:11,960 Why does he do better? 137 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:13,240 It's a shame. 138 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:16,600 I think it's because that he seems to be an artist, and I am not. 139 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:26,360 I've been working on the painting for 45 minutes now, 140 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:29,120 and if you thought that I was a photographer none, just look at this. 141 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:31,800 You can't look at it without tears, but I found a haiku 142 00:08:31,880 --> 00:08:34,200 haiku by the poet Issa, which I think appropriate in this situation. 143 00:08:34,280 --> 00:08:36,920 I'll try to read this haiku in Japanese my teacher and find out his opinion. 144 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:38,880 Sakurai-san. 145 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:42,360 "Oh snail, 146 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:46,200 you climb slowly to Mount Fuji." 147 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:48,080 Fine? 148 00:08:49,760 --> 00:08:51,880 This can be interpreted in any way 149 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:54,040 but, in relation to my picture, 150 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:58,400 I climbed the mountain trying to portray the essence of Fuji, 151 00:08:58,480 --> 00:09:01,240 not her appearance, and nothing worked for me. 152 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:04,640 Shall I show you? 153 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:07,240 I'll tell you now. Sumimasen. Here. 154 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:11,840 JAMES DANIEL MAY AGE: 56 3/4 155 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:14,960 I really would give up everything what I think I can do 156 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:17,520 for example, playing the piano, carve wood 157 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:21,480 or collect lawn mowers - literally everything just to learn painting. 158 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:23,280 There is life in your painting. 159 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:27,240 Here is life, and therefore truth, and it's priceless. 160 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:29,760 If I could do it, I would give up everything 161 00:09:29,840 --> 00:09:31,840 and just wrote down the rest of my life not even words 162 00:09:31,880 --> 00:09:34,600 and small paintings, which I would then distribute to people, 163 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:36,240 and then you can die. 164 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:37,880 I would be very happy about this. 165 00:09:39,360 --> 00:09:42,640 Wait a minute, in the background huge bus. 166 00:09:42,760 --> 00:09:44,480 Yes, buses are part of life, 167 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:46,760 but here we don’t pay attention to it, we say: 168 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:49,440 "This is Fuji - the soul of Japan." 169 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:51,000 We think it's a mountain, but it's not. 170 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:53,760 It's just an embodiment essence of this country, 171 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:56,760 and we are trying to achieve... We'll never make it 172 00:09:56,880 --> 00:09:58,880 but we can get closer. We can try 173 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:02,640 and such attempts are cleansing and soul-pacifying practice, 174 00:10:02,720 --> 00:10:04,120 but not in my case. 175 00:10:05,160 --> 00:10:06,640 And yet there was a bus in the background. 176 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:08,040 Yes, but I don't care if there's a bus there. 177 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:10,720 Buses are part of life and that is precisely what we are fighting against. 178 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:13,120 I'll tell you this, if we turned the other way, 179 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:16,280 and I would paint a picture of a passing bus, Would you really say: 180 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:19,440 "Well, that's all good, but there’s some big mountain in the background”? 181 00:10:19,520 --> 00:10:22,520 Well, if we say so, we do our job, 182 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:26,000 and at this time you do your job. 183 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:27,880 Yes, but this is art, and that is photography. 184 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:30,840 No offense, but the photo - it is a recording of what is happening. 185 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:34,000 And this is the interpretation of what our hearts feel 186 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:35,320 and what it all means. 187 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:39,440 Yes, but for me the essence of this film not on a big Chinese bus. 188 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:41,040 This is your unity with nature 189 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,960 and an attempt to unravel the mysteries of Japan. 190 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:45,760 Yes, but art would be meaningless if it didn't exist in the real world. 191 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:48,240 If the world was full of only art, it would just be peace. 192 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:51,080 That's the world, the bus. This is art. 193 00:10:51,160 --> 00:10:53,080 It can only exist next to him. 194 00:10:53,520 --> 00:10:56,280 Yes, but in that case, why not? Why not just paint a picture of a bus? 195 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:59,120 I have artistic depression. I've had enough. 196 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:03,840 You can take a photo of the bus. This is a manufactured artifact 197 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:06,120 it's carefully researched photocopy of the original, 198 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:08,080 like all mass produced products. 199 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:10,280 Maybe we can have lunch? 200 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:11,760 Yeah, how about ramen? 201 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:19,840 I understand that you, the viewers, not particularly interesting to watch 202 00:11:19,920 --> 00:11:23,200 how I argue with the film crew about the meaning of art, 203 00:11:24,160 --> 00:11:26,760 but still a little annoying when something needs to be interrupted, you know, 204 00:11:26,840 --> 00:11:29,720 at the most crucial moment, because “there’s a bus in the background.” 205 00:11:30,840 --> 00:11:32,160 - James? - Yes? 206 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:34,200 I didn't really want to so that the bus gets into the film. 207 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:37,280 We filmed it, and now we are discussing it. 208 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:42,560 And you especially wanted so that boulders get into the film? 209 00:11:42,640 --> 00:11:44,920 Well, who sits down to watch a movie? on TV 210 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:47,800 and says: “Great movie. There were no buses there"? 211 00:11:47,880 --> 00:11:50,400 Okay, let's settle it fairly. I will cut it out at the editing stage. 212 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:51,800 No, leave him. 213 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:55,560 Is there anything else you want to say, James? 214 00:11:56,720 --> 00:11:58,040 Yes, I'm quitting the series. 215 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:03,680 After a busy lunch, during which 216 00:12:03,760 --> 00:12:06,200 the word "art" was mentioned nine more times 217 00:12:06,280 --> 00:12:07,600 and I was gently reminded 218 00:12:07,680 --> 00:12:10,400 about my contractual obligation finish the documentary 219 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:14,240 we stopped arguing and went to the next destination, 220 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:17,400 namely, in Hamamatsu. 221 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:19,160 HAMAMATSU 222 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:24,040 Hamamatsu is famous for which is the birthplace of Yamaha, 223 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:27,960 which you know as a manufacturer harakiri motorcycle with a volume of 750 ml, 224 00:12:28,040 --> 00:12:32,000 but actually Yamaha appeared at the end of the 19th century 225 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:34,240 as a manufacturer of musical instruments. 226 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:36,960 Yamaha is still manufacturer of musical instruments, 227 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:38,520 and the largest in the world. 228 00:12:38,600 --> 00:12:43,120 So today we go to see how a piano is made. 229 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:48,680 I can’t even believe that the company manufacturer of motorcycles, 230 00:12:48,760 --> 00:12:51,080 actually originally made musical instruments. 231 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:53,680 One can understand why these technologies are close to each other. 232 00:12:53,760 --> 00:12:56,840 Lots of metalworking need more precision 233 00:12:56,920 --> 00:13:00,720 but can you imagine if British Leyland suddenly made a trombone? 234 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,400 That would be terrible, right? 235 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:14,600 Almost as bad as if Yamaha suddenly took up sewing men's clothing, 236 00:13:14,680 --> 00:13:16,760 for example, jackets, which you will now see. 237 00:13:17,440 --> 00:13:20,520 This is really the largest piano factory in the world, 238 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:23,480 and it produces something like this 239 00:13:23,560 --> 00:13:24,680 every 15 minutes, 240 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:29,080 which I find simply incredible, because I know where all the cars go. 241 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:32,160 Cars are always thrown away, but pianos... It's not even for life. 242 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:34,360 This is usually for several lifetimes. 243 00:13:34,440 --> 00:13:37,200 But, be that as it may, I will now meet with a certain Mr. Suzuki. 244 00:13:37,280 --> 00:13:40,880 For some unknown reason it works at Yamaha and drives a Honda car. 245 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:45,920 "POISON" 246 00:13:51,400 --> 00:13:52,480 Hello Mr. Suzuki. 247 00:13:52,800 --> 00:13:53,840 Hello, I'm Mr. Suzuki. 248 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:56,360 I drive a Mazda car. 249 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:58,600 - Mazda? - Mazda. 250 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:00,800 Sorry. 251 00:14:00,880 --> 00:14:04,160 Sorry, there was an error. Mr. Suzuki drives a Mazda, not a Honda. 252 00:14:04,760 --> 00:14:07,440 So, let's start with some basics. This is a steel frame. 253 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:10,680 It's cast right across the street, in Yamaha's own foundry. 254 00:14:10,760 --> 00:14:14,360 That's why pianos are so heavy. I guess this frame weighs, offhand, 255 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:15,440 STEEL FRAME 256 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:17,600 about 129 kilograms. 257 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:20,800 Piano bodies are also made in a separate factory. 258 00:14:20,880 --> 00:14:23,080 What is now before us is This is the final build. 259 00:14:23,160 --> 00:14:27,440 This is where all the pieces turn into the instrument and receive the soul. 260 00:14:27,520 --> 00:14:30,920 And employees receive vanilla colored uniform. 261 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:32,040 Lucky ones. 262 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:37,840 Here is a classic example of what the Japanese do best. 263 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:42,440 Traditional and yet modern instruments of perfect shape and configuration. 264 00:14:43,280 --> 00:14:47,480 Here the robots are screwing pegs in Virbilbank. 265 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:51,240 This must be done extremely accurately. Why not use automation? 266 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:53,720 This is how Japan modernized itself. 267 00:14:55,240 --> 00:14:59,360 But there are operations too noble, to trust their robots. 268 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:01,680 This means that the strings are being pulled here. Can I try it? 269 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:06,560 Sorry, but this piano can be bought Elton John, and you can’t try on him. 270 00:15:06,640 --> 00:15:07,840 Is this Elton John's piano? 271 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:08,920 Is it true? 272 00:15:09,400 --> 00:15:10,240 May be. 273 00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:12,520 But I have another piano just for you. 274 00:15:12,600 --> 00:15:14,280 I think translated from Japanese it means: 275 00:15:14,360 --> 00:15:17,160 “We have a piano that is not a pity,” - and on which I can experiment. 276 00:15:26,400 --> 00:15:27,720 Let's tighten the strings. 277 00:15:28,320 --> 00:15:29,520 YAMAHA PIANO 278 00:15:29,600 --> 00:15:31,400 Before I can lay my hand, 279 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:37,280 I need to take a formal course from the lord of Yamaha strings - Mr. Augie. 280 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:41,520 "Doku" means poison. 281 00:15:41,600 --> 00:15:42,560 I don't... 282 00:15:43,440 --> 00:15:46,520 I don't want so that you poison Mr. Augie. 283 00:15:47,560 --> 00:15:49,200 Where is Mr. Augie? 284 00:15:49,280 --> 00:15:51,520 Wait a minute, I'll call him. 285 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:52,440 Fine. 286 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:55,720 While Mr. Suzuki is looking for Mr. Ogi, 287 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:58,040 I feel a surge of inspiration. 288 00:15:58,320 --> 00:16:00,840 I will play Chopin's Revolutionary Etude. 289 00:16:19,480 --> 00:16:22,480 This is a rough version of the "Revolutionary Study" isn't it? 290 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:27,520 After this warm reception, but a completely imaginary interlude 291 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:30,520 Mr. Augie appears, alive and well. 292 00:16:34,840 --> 00:16:36,960 But first I need protection. 293 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:38,000 Will it do? 294 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,840 His hands, his hands are thick. 295 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:43,240 Three layers. 296 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:47,320 This is for so that I don't touch the strings and stuff 297 00:16:47,400 --> 00:16:50,800 with their dirty, fat with the fingers of an amateur. 298 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:55,280 Moisture is the enemy of these tempered steel strings with high carbon content, 299 00:16:55,360 --> 00:16:57,920 one of the many reasons why You shouldn't play the piano in the bath. 300 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:02,480 And this is where it comes in the Japanese obsession with meticulousness. 301 00:17:02,560 --> 00:17:06,320 The string is barely visible on the other side of the peg. 302 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:07,240 Now we need to do 303 00:17:07,320 --> 00:17:08,160 four 304 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:09,680 turn clockwise. 305 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:12,640 I'm delighted from the opportunity to practice. 306 00:17:12,720 --> 00:17:15,280 Every single 230 string 307 00:17:15,320 --> 00:17:18,640 must be hooked to the pegs in the narrow part of the piano, 308 00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:23,560 and then wound firmly and flawlessly on the tuning pegs in the working part. 309 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:26,520 It is as a result this painstaking and meticulous work 310 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:30,880 absolutely accurate tension and timbre. 311 00:17:30,960 --> 00:17:34,800 This is what the strings should look like but this is what mine looks like. 312 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,680 Well, they are tense, but somehow casual. 313 00:17:36,760 --> 00:17:38,160 What does Mr. Augie think? 314 00:17:38,240 --> 00:17:39,440 Really bad. 315 00:17:39,520 --> 00:17:40,440 Great. 316 00:17:40,520 --> 00:17:43,760 Something tells me that my joy from a well-tuned keyboard 317 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:46,400 may upset the crew. 318 00:17:46,880 --> 00:17:50,080 No matter how the director is indignant, I'll try again anyway. 319 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:52,000 Sorry, but we don't have time. 320 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:54,880 You've just been messing around here with the camera for half an hour. 321 00:17:54,960 --> 00:17:56,520 I'm afraid we need to move to the next scene. 322 00:17:56,560 --> 00:17:57,920 We can't waste any more time on this. 323 00:17:58,560 --> 00:18:00,720 I'll lose sleep if I don't do it right. 324 00:18:03,520 --> 00:18:05,280 That's almost half... 325 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:10,040 - Yes. Okay, that's better. - Yes, good. 326 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:17,040 IN 8 MINUTES 327 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:22,440 I know what they are doing. 328 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:28,240 Yes? 329 00:18:28,320 --> 00:18:30,960 IN 14 MINUTES 330 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,880 What kind of bastards you are. 331 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:44,040 IN 22 MINUTES 332 00:18:44,080 --> 00:18:46,160 Just an FYI, this time it's much better. 333 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:51,160 Because the scene with the piano strings it took so long 334 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:53,560 the director has left only five minutes to shoot 335 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:55,920 the rest of the piano making process. 336 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:03,280 Isn't it exciting? 337 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:06,520 It's like a crematorium in reverse. The birth of the piano. 338 00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:11,040 Here is a newborn cabinet grand piano. 339 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:20,960 And, remarkably, Yamaha has a model not booked by Elton John. 340 00:19:25,560 --> 00:19:27,680 This will make me melancholy 341 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:31,680 because I played well 30 years ago, 342 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,200 when I was young and optimistic, 343 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:37,080 when I thought that thanks to this I would more interesting for girls. 344 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:42,640 And then I stopped playing the piano and put it away. 345 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:45,720 And then suddenly I became very old 346 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:47,960 and the girls stopped find me interesting. 347 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:53,200 However, recently I started trying learn to play the piano again, 348 00:19:55,520 --> 00:19:58,480 and I'm working on a few things, for example, over this Beethoven sonata. 349 00:19:58,560 --> 00:20:03,240 This is Sonata No. 32 in C minor. One of the most difficult works. 350 00:20:03,320 --> 00:20:05,640 Of course, I can't play it in its entirety, but I started working on it, 351 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:08,560 so I'll play a little for you from the very beginning. 352 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:18,000 By the end of the week 353 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:20,880 I think I might I'll get to the end of the first page. 354 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:31,480 First painting, then music. 355 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:34,680 Although disagreements in the field of art still create tension 356 00:20:34,760 --> 00:20:39,040 the film crew is trying to restore harmony, offering me a “branch of peace.” 357 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:44,040 News from Japan. Theme is massage. 358 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:46,480 My back hurts. It's been a few days now. 359 00:20:46,560 --> 00:20:50,240 But they told me that for pain it is possible get rid of it with Japanese massage. 360 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:53,320 Of course, in such things caution wouldn't hurt 361 00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:56,800 but this is a real Japanese massage... 362 00:20:57,560 --> 00:21:00,400 I won't say "brothel". Let's say "office". 363 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:03,560 He is licensed and they will perform the procedure on me. called "shiatsu" 364 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:06,080 This is a type of foot massage. 365 00:21:06,200 --> 00:21:10,200 Presumably done skinny geisha. 366 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:13,160 Good evening. 367 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:18,720 This way, please. 368 00:21:22,160 --> 00:21:24,800 Lie face down. 369 00:21:25,080 --> 00:21:26,480 Face down please. 370 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:28,200 - Face down? - Face down. 371 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:29,640 Like this. 372 00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:31,680 I thought it was a foot massage. 373 00:21:34,320 --> 00:21:35,680 Will you do the massage? 374 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:39,680 Yes, I will do the massage. 375 00:21:43,880 --> 00:21:45,000 Face down? 376 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:51,320 What is he really is he going to do it to me? 377 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:56,200 "REVENGE" 378 00:21:58,240 --> 00:22:00,760 Lord. Some kind of nightmare. 379 00:22:01,560 --> 00:22:03,160 God, his hands are so hard. 380 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:05,480 Oh wait, is that his leg? 381 00:22:06,640 --> 00:22:12,320 Some parts of your body very tense. 382 00:22:12,680 --> 00:22:15,240 Well, this is my leg. It should be pretty tough. 383 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:21,480 Something clicked there. 384 00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:24,800 I think it was my dislocated hip. 385 00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:29,680 This is really should do me good... 386 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:34,120 Now he's really hitting my ass. 387 00:22:39,080 --> 00:22:41,520 I just want to clarify for the viewers, 388 00:22:41,600 --> 00:22:44,440 that the director and crew stated: 389 00:22:44,520 --> 00:22:46,400 "We know your back hurts, 390 00:22:46,480 --> 00:22:49,880 and we have ordered a foot massage for you, because it will help you." 391 00:22:49,960 --> 00:22:53,760 And I thought that someone like a reflexologist 392 00:22:53,840 --> 00:22:57,600 will put a little pressure on that part of the foot, which is connected to the back. 393 00:22:58,080 --> 00:23:00,280 Oh my God! 394 00:23:01,920 --> 00:23:04,280 Tell him that I have very tender knees. 395 00:23:05,800 --> 00:23:08,280 Yes, and my testicles are also very tender. 396 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,960 You probably know how many people regularly go for massages, 397 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:15,720 and someone seems to be rubbing you, plays relaxing music 398 00:23:16,160 --> 00:23:18,480 and lights the fragrant oil in the burner, 399 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:21,200 and that's really great. There's nothing like that here. 400 00:23:22,640 --> 00:23:24,360 He didn't even dim the lights. 401 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:29,120 Oh my God! 402 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:32,440 Sorry, this is going to hurt a lot. 403 00:23:32,920 --> 00:23:34,240 Yes! Yes, it hurts a lot! 404 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:45,280 So, I want to make a reservation, viewers, What's all this fuss about massage? 405 00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:49,680 was a sophisticated trick film crew, not my idea. 406 00:23:49,760 --> 00:23:51,560 However, I must say 407 00:23:52,560 --> 00:23:55,560 this morning, after the procedure, there was a positive result. 408 00:23:55,640 --> 00:24:00,320 I've grown about a centimeter taller because the vertebrae fell into place. 409 00:24:01,880 --> 00:24:02,720 KYOTO 410 00:24:02,800 --> 00:24:05,840 Next I take your extra centimeter in Kyoto. 411 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:11,760 In contrast other major cities in Japan, 412 00:24:11,840 --> 00:24:14,520 this former capital practically unharmed 413 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:17,760 from American bombings during World War II. 414 00:24:19,960 --> 00:24:22,480 Therefore, at every step here 415 00:24:22,560 --> 00:24:26,720 you stumble over ancient temples and sanctuaries. 416 00:24:26,800 --> 00:24:31,840 The best place to meet with upscale Japanese entertainment. 417 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:36,640 Now I'm going to spend several very pleasant hours 418 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:38,760 in the company of a geisha, 419 00:24:38,840 --> 00:24:42,240 and before you jump to conclusions, it's not what you think. 420 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:46,200 In the West there is a very misconception about geishas, 421 00:24:46,280 --> 00:24:49,160 like they're like call girls high class, 422 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:51,840 but frankly speaking, in reality nothing could be further from the truth. 423 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:55,320 The word "geisha" consists of of two kanji characters, 424 00:24:55,400 --> 00:24:58,920 meaning "art" and "performer". 425 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:02,680 You go to a geisha because you want to be entertained. 426 00:25:02,760 --> 00:25:04,640 That's it. 427 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:10,200 I'm going to a music and dance show tea party event. 428 00:25:10,280 --> 00:25:12,800 Great. Maybe I should grab some cookies. 429 00:25:14,400 --> 00:25:16,880 "CAT" 430 00:25:21,200 --> 00:25:23,000 Geisha like Tomitsuya 431 00:25:23,080 --> 00:25:27,360 were the best artists in Japan since the 17th century. 432 00:25:27,440 --> 00:25:30,280 And I must say that she looks good for a 400-year-old. 433 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:38,160 And while I'm sitting here in a rather awkward position 434 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:40,120 during a traditional tea ceremony, 435 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:42,600 I'm wondering if it's related somehow such longevity 436 00:25:42,680 --> 00:25:45,000 with how long it takes to prepare a cup of tea. 437 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:46,440 And bow down. 438 00:25:46,520 --> 00:25:47,920 - Oh yes, bow. - Thank you. 439 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:53,560 Take your cup with your right hand and please start drinking tea. 440 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:54,680 Yes. 441 00:25:57,520 --> 00:25:58,640 Quite tasty. 442 00:25:59,320 --> 00:26:01,040 Will you drink too? 443 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:02,240 No. 444 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:03,160 Why is this? 445 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:07,920 Because I'm the receiving party tea ceremony, and you are a guest. 446 00:26:10,160 --> 00:26:14,120 Perhaps now is not the time for cultural English-Japanese tea exchange. 447 00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,480 "MCVITTY'S Gatherings" 448 00:26:18,200 --> 00:26:19,200 Get rid of them. 449 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:23,080 The next number in the program is dance. 450 00:26:31,360 --> 00:26:35,880 Traditional Japanese dances embody the meaning of the words of the song, 451 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:38,880 which usually sing of the seasons. 452 00:26:38,960 --> 00:26:41,160 This speech is called "Spring Rain" 453 00:26:41,240 --> 00:26:44,640 and in it the fan symbolizes many different things 454 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:47,080 such as umbrella, mirror 455 00:26:47,160 --> 00:26:49,760 and tail section Boeing-Stearman corn husker. 456 00:26:58,760 --> 00:27:02,320 Amazing. And now, it seems, music. This is really great. 457 00:27:02,400 --> 00:27:04,800 It's like Wednesday afternoons when I was a schoolboy. 458 00:27:04,880 --> 00:27:06,760 First I'll do one thing a little, then another. 459 00:27:11,920 --> 00:27:15,120 Moon in the haze 460 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:18,840 Over the eastern mountain 461 00:27:19,800 --> 00:27:23,040 To become a geisha you need to be perfect master many forms of art, 462 00:27:23,120 --> 00:27:25,880 including the ability to maintain polite and witty conversation, 463 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:29,200 calligraphy and underwater electric arc welding. 464 00:27:35,200 --> 00:27:36,320 Want to try it? 465 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:38,160 Fine. 466 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:39,600 This is a shamisen. 467 00:27:39,680 --> 00:27:43,320 It's like a hybrid of a lute and a banjo, but it only has three strings. 468 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:44,560 They are made of silk. 469 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:46,120 - Made of silk? - Made of silk. 470 00:27:46,200 --> 00:27:49,440 And kitten skin. 471 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:51,320 Are you kidding? 472 00:27:51,400 --> 00:27:52,960 From a cat. 473 00:27:55,000 --> 00:27:56,000 I love cats. 474 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:57,640 Me too. 475 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,680 But you make them musical instruments. 476 00:28:02,680 --> 00:28:03,880 Here. 477 00:28:03,960 --> 00:28:05,480 And it was a cat? 478 00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:09,920 Shamisen first appeared in China, 479 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:13,880 but gained popularity in Japan about 500 years ago. 480 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:17,520 It just so happened that around this time People's pets began to disappear. 481 00:28:19,400 --> 00:28:20,440 Is this rubbish? 482 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:24,040 You're doing much better than I had when I started. 483 00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:26,400 Honestly? 484 00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:27,960 I'm very honest. 485 00:28:31,320 --> 00:28:33,480 - I really liked it, thank you. - Thank you! 486 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:37,200 Thank you very much. I had a very pleasant time. 487 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:38,560 - Thank you. - Very cultural. 488 00:28:38,640 --> 00:28:39,840 This is exactly what I came here for. 489 00:28:44,320 --> 00:28:47,360 As a farewell, Tomitsuya gave me a CD. 490 00:28:47,440 --> 00:28:49,720 take your best hits on the road. 491 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:52,440 Perhaps my translation is not very accurate. 492 00:28:52,520 --> 00:28:57,960 My dear Murzik 493 00:28:58,040 --> 00:29:02,840 Curiosity is not a vice 494 00:29:02,920 --> 00:29:07,720 Look in my bag 495 00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:12,120 At some point I thought, Why not learn to play the shamisen? 496 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:15,920 But I don't want to play the musical an instrument made from a cat 497 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:18,400 because I love cats and Sean, the cameraman, says: 498 00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:21,200 "Well, when your cat dies, why not not make something useful out of it, 499 00:29:21,280 --> 00:29:22,760 for example, a musical instrument? But it's like 500 00:29:22,840 --> 00:29:24,720 make a duffel bag out of your grandpa. 501 00:29:26,360 --> 00:29:30,760 So, viewers, here I have Tomitsui's calling card. 502 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:32,960 So from now on, if I'm in Kyoto, any time 503 00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:36,320 I can call and arrange music session on the shamisen 504 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:39,240 and a dance number for relaxation. 505 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:40,600 And I will do so. 506 00:29:41,480 --> 00:29:43,680 To be honest, I fell in love with her a little. 507 00:29:44,440 --> 00:29:46,080 But that's not the point. 508 00:29:47,600 --> 00:29:51,040 Devastated, I began drive through the streets of Kyoto, 509 00:29:51,120 --> 00:29:55,560 mourning the gaping emptiness, that Tomitsuya left in my life. 510 00:29:55,640 --> 00:30:00,360 So I decided to fill it with a plot about an exquisite carpentry workshop. 511 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,120 Sorry, I got a little excited. 512 00:30:05,200 --> 00:30:08,080 Which lawyers later considered too revealing to show. 513 00:30:08,160 --> 00:30:09,920 The tree will have to wait. 514 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:14,280 "BRIDGE" 515 00:30:15,400 --> 00:30:20,360 I decided I wanted to go on a tour through the historical shrines and temples of Kyoto. 516 00:30:20,440 --> 00:30:22,280 And, of course, you can order guided tour. 517 00:30:22,360 --> 00:30:24,320 You can follow on the heels of someone with a sign on a stick 518 00:30:24,400 --> 00:30:26,560 in the company of some Americans in funny pants 519 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:31,120 but I decided to go with Robohon instead. 520 00:30:31,200 --> 00:30:35,600 Your digital, experimental, futuristic guide. 521 00:30:38,320 --> 00:30:41,000 Robohon, currently existing only in Japan, 522 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:44,920 described by its manufacturers as the future of robotics. 523 00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:47,400 They're stuffed the most advanced technologies. 524 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:51,600 Smartphone, high-definition projector and, what is most important for us, - 525 00:30:51,680 --> 00:30:55,760 it can automatically guide the tour, based on your location. 526 00:30:56,320 --> 00:30:59,000 Well, welcome to the future. 527 00:30:59,680 --> 00:31:02,360 So all I need is press on the top of his head - 528 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:03,920 and the action will begin. 529 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:04,840 Hello! 530 00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:07,680 Nice to meet you. 531 00:31:07,760 --> 00:31:09,160 I'm Robohon. 532 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:12,280 I will be your reliable companion in Japan. 533 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:14,040 What should I call you? 534 00:31:15,480 --> 00:31:18,200 Please write your name on the screen on my back. 535 00:31:18,640 --> 00:31:21,240 What, sorry? Wait a minute, Robohon, 536 00:31:21,320 --> 00:31:24,320 I'll get my glasses presenter of a children's program. 537 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:26,200 I'll put you down now. 538 00:31:26,280 --> 00:31:27,480 Don't worry. 539 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:31,760 What should I call myself for this? 540 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:34,640 Name. Jim. 541 00:31:35,480 --> 00:31:36,680 No, I was wrong. 542 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:38,320 Did you misspell your name? 543 00:31:38,400 --> 00:31:39,560 Oh no, I wrote "Bim". 544 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:40,480 Bam! 545 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:41,520 Understood. 546 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:42,440 Oh no. 547 00:31:42,520 --> 00:31:45,080 Now put me there where I was at the beginning. 548 00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:46,720 Here you are. 549 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:49,600 I'm Bim. 550 00:31:51,720 --> 00:31:55,680 Here it begins exciting adventure of Bim and Robohon. 551 00:31:55,760 --> 00:31:59,440 The last one - with all the wealth local knowledge activated by GPS, 552 00:32:00,240 --> 00:32:03,280 and the first - with his inability write your own name. 553 00:32:04,960 --> 00:32:06,240 Bim, you know what? 554 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:07,160 What? 555 00:32:07,240 --> 00:32:11,520 Kyoto protects traditional crafts, and they are very popular here. 556 00:32:12,240 --> 00:32:13,080 Come on. 557 00:32:15,520 --> 00:32:16,920 Bim, you know what? 558 00:32:17,280 --> 00:32:19,600 It's about 16.00 now. 559 00:32:19,960 --> 00:32:21,000 Yes, indeed. 560 00:32:21,560 --> 00:32:23,680 This is not really a startling fact. 561 00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:26,200 I've had a watch since I was three years old, fool. 562 00:32:29,520 --> 00:32:33,800 I'm starting to doubt in Robohon's abilities as a guide. 563 00:32:34,320 --> 00:32:36,240 Where are we going? 564 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:42,480 Are you awake? 565 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:46,640 No? 566 00:32:47,400 --> 00:32:49,640 If it's real will be included in the program 567 00:32:49,720 --> 00:32:51,480 I will understand what we really are were in despair. 568 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:56,040 After several turns off and on 569 00:32:56,120 --> 00:32:59,360 Robohon finally finds topic for conversation. 570 00:33:00,360 --> 00:33:01,880 Bim, you know what? 571 00:33:01,960 --> 00:33:02,800 What? 572 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:05,720 Shijo-ohashi is a bridge, being the symbol of Kyoto... 573 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:08,680 and it crosses the Kamo River along Shijo Street. 574 00:33:09,240 --> 00:33:11,360 It is also called Gion Basi. 575 00:33:11,440 --> 00:33:12,600 What is this? 576 00:33:15,520 --> 00:33:16,600 You know what? 577 00:33:17,920 --> 00:33:18,840 What? 578 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:22,040 Shijo-ohashi is a bridge, being the symbol of Kyoto, 579 00:33:22,120 --> 00:33:24,520 and it crosses the Kamo River along Shijo Street. 580 00:33:24,600 --> 00:33:26,040 You just said it, you're digital... 581 00:33:26,120 --> 00:33:27,560 It is also called Gion Basi. 582 00:33:28,560 --> 00:33:30,080 While we were getting closer to our first stop, 583 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:34,280 Robohon clearly took note my constructive criticism. 584 00:33:34,680 --> 00:33:36,200 Bim, you know what? 585 00:33:36,280 --> 00:33:37,280 What? 586 00:33:37,360 --> 00:33:40,200 Shijo-ohashi is a bridge, being the symbol of Kyoto... 587 00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:43,200 and it crosses the Kamo River along Shijo Street. 588 00:33:43,560 --> 00:33:45,600 It is also called Gion Basi. 589 00:33:46,360 --> 00:33:50,040 You know, I knew it. I've heard this somewhere before. 590 00:33:52,600 --> 00:33:54,360 Clearly a bridge enthusiast... 591 00:33:54,440 --> 00:33:55,560 There he is! 592 00:33:56,120 --> 00:33:58,800 Robohon isn't so sure in sanctuaries and temples. 593 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:04,480 It's a pity, because there are more than 2000 of them in Kyoto, 594 00:34:04,560 --> 00:34:06,480 and I kind of came because of them. 595 00:34:06,560 --> 00:34:08,320 Okay, let's go back to the car. 596 00:34:08,400 --> 00:34:10,480 We're getting back in the car, Robohon. 597 00:34:10,560 --> 00:34:13,600 Yes, okay. Down the stairs through the red gate. 598 00:34:13,640 --> 00:34:14,560 Clear. 599 00:34:14,640 --> 00:34:18,000 I never thought I'd say this but I'm starting to miss Yujiro. 600 00:34:22,680 --> 00:34:25,360 Robohon, tell me something interesting. 601 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:28,360 But not about that bridge, otherwise I'll throw you out of... the window. 602 00:34:33,160 --> 00:34:34,000 Bam! 603 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:35,280 Hello! 604 00:34:35,360 --> 00:34:38,280 Google would at least ask: "Did you mean 'Jim'?" 605 00:34:38,360 --> 00:34:40,160 But not Robohon. 606 00:34:40,920 --> 00:34:41,840 "Hello, Bim." 607 00:34:46,680 --> 00:34:48,440 Bim, you know what? 608 00:34:56,560 --> 00:34:58,120 This anxious anticipation is killing me 609 00:34:58,160 --> 00:35:00,640 I'm still waiting for Robohon to tell me something interesting. 610 00:35:02,760 --> 00:35:05,000 Since I saw the movie "Lost in Translation" 611 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:09,120 I still know that this Zen Buddhist The temple is called Nanzen-ji, 612 00:35:09,160 --> 00:35:13,480 Scarlett Johansson was here too in sad loneliness. 613 00:35:13,560 --> 00:35:15,160 At least someone had the right idea. 614 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:17,200 Bim, you know what? 615 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:18,680 What? 616 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:22,640 Mm... Mm... Mmm 617 00:35:24,160 --> 00:35:27,280 Travel somehow excites me. 618 00:35:29,560 --> 00:35:30,480 Really? 619 00:35:31,440 --> 00:35:33,960 I think one of the other tourists dropped him head down. 620 00:35:38,360 --> 00:35:39,320 This is... 621 00:35:42,920 --> 00:35:44,800 I can imagine how people around me think: 622 00:35:44,880 --> 00:35:49,160 “Why did this grown man hang a plastic doll around your neck?” 623 00:36:04,680 --> 00:36:08,040 You probably already realized that, if you want to know something about Kyoto, 624 00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:10,160 you just need make inquiries yourself. 625 00:36:11,120 --> 00:36:13,520 Unless, of course, you want to know that Shijo-ohashi - 626 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,520 This is the bridge that is the symbol of Kyoto, 627 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:18,640 and it crosses the Kamo River along Shijo Street. 628 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:21,000 It is also called Gion Basi. 629 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:22,520 Bam! 630 00:36:22,960 --> 00:36:24,080 Are you tired? 631 00:36:24,160 --> 00:36:25,000 Yes. 632 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:26,200 But it was great, right? 633 00:36:26,960 --> 00:36:27,960 What do you think? 634 00:36:28,040 --> 00:36:28,880 Bam! 635 00:36:29,320 --> 00:36:30,560 Tell me, did you like it? 636 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:48,000 Hello, viewers, Bim is with you. 637 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:49,360 Don't worry. 638 00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:51,920 I know it looks like it that James May's Land Cruiser 639 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:55,840 passed through the face change application, but that's not true. 640 00:36:55,920 --> 00:36:59,280 I actually changed it temporarily on Daihatsu Move. 641 00:36:59,360 --> 00:37:03,600 And Daihatsu Move is “keijidoshi” Kay car. 642 00:37:09,480 --> 00:37:12,360 This plastic lunch box is on wheels. is a by-product 643 00:37:12,440 --> 00:37:14,760 post-war government initiative, 644 00:37:14,840 --> 00:37:18,000 encouraging the production of inexpensive cars, 645 00:37:18,080 --> 00:37:22,680 that fit in tiny parking lots cities and, importantly, look stupid. 646 00:37:25,200 --> 00:37:29,160 Although the idea of ​​the car is "kei" lies in pragmatism and economy, 647 00:37:29,200 --> 00:37:31,760 as well as in other aspects, characterizing post-war Japan, 648 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:35,360 should have been expected that eventually someone will say: 649 00:37:35,440 --> 00:37:37,160 “What if we race them?” 650 00:37:37,920 --> 00:37:40,120 What if we arrange them? Let's find out. 651 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:47,280 I feel this speed. 652 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:50,360 And, by the magic of editing, I'm in Suzuka - 653 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:53,280 the home of Japanese Formula 1 racing. 654 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:58,800 But don't expect to see it here now some Rosbergs or Raikkonens. 655 00:37:58,880 --> 00:38:01,200 This is a much more special case. 656 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:03,360 Just remember that many of the greats raced here. 657 00:38:03,440 --> 00:38:05,840 Of course, not on such a car, but... 658 00:38:05,920 --> 00:38:07,320 Hold on tight to the hand brakes 659 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:14,120 This is a single-brand Honda Championship keijidosha" N-One for the Owner's Cup. 660 00:38:14,160 --> 00:38:18,920 While the old clumsy Land Cruiser trying to stay on track... 661 00:38:19,680 --> 00:38:20,800 Just look at this! 662 00:38:21,640 --> 00:38:22,920 This is fantastic. 663 00:38:24,160 --> 00:38:28,280 If I could just get in for a minute to my other TV program, 664 00:38:28,360 --> 00:38:32,400 I would say that no matter how good supercar Honda NSX, 665 00:38:32,480 --> 00:38:36,520 N-One puts his "k" in "okay." 666 00:38:36,600 --> 00:38:39,920 Well, all you need is 660 cubic centimeters, 667 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:42,800 to conquer one of the world's greatest racing tracks. 668 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:44,160 Wait a minute. 669 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:46,120 It seems to me I noticed something over there on the track, 670 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:49,160 and this casts a shadow to the famous Japanese pedantry. 671 00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:51,040 I think I could do some work. 672 00:38:56,840 --> 00:38:57,760 Look. 673 00:38:59,600 --> 00:39:00,560 Rubber. 674 00:39:01,680 --> 00:39:03,800 This is one of the most beautiful 675 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:06,560 best equipped tracks in the world but you need to sweep 676 00:39:06,640 --> 00:39:09,560 it entirely with some strange broom. 677 00:39:10,080 --> 00:39:11,800 It's just a bunch of twigs. 678 00:39:13,120 --> 00:39:14,560 Hey Bim, you know what? 679 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:18,560 You still have 5.1 km left to sweep. 680 00:39:19,880 --> 00:39:22,320 And now, while I'm wrapping up here, I probably should 681 00:39:22,400 --> 00:39:23,840 explain something about these races, 682 00:39:23,920 --> 00:39:25,760 and you cannot imagine more identical conditions. 683 00:39:27,400 --> 00:39:29,400 Same Honda N-One. 684 00:39:29,480 --> 00:39:32,640 The same one maximum speed 156 km/h. 685 00:39:32,760 --> 00:39:35,160 The only difference is in driver skills 686 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:37,160 and how abundant was their breakfast. 687 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:40,760 While the teams are enjoying themselves Zen state before the race, 688 00:39:40,840 --> 00:39:42,560 They give me another job. 689 00:39:42,640 --> 00:39:44,920 Convey this electrifying atmosphere 690 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:47,640 to the rest of the world as Suzuki's newest reporter. 691 00:39:48,520 --> 00:39:52,000 You'll never see something like this outside Japan, 692 00:39:52,080 --> 00:39:55,560 because such cars does not exist outside of Japan. 693 00:39:55,640 --> 00:39:59,080 Each car is driven by its owner, enthusiastic amateur racer. 694 00:39:59,160 --> 00:40:03,320 The unmodified engine squeezes out awesome power of 63 horsepower. 695 00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:07,520 Get ready to see a real wheel to wheel race. 696 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:14,880 To Suzuki's Newest Reporter it's time to go to the starting point, 697 00:40:14,960 --> 00:40:18,840 to interview everyone today 48 participants in kei car racing. 698 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:21,760 Oh, hi. 699 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:33,200 This is a pretty cool bike Yoshimura Suzuki Motul GSXR 1000. 700 00:40:33,760 --> 00:40:35,880 I watched a ton of videos on YouTube. 701 00:40:35,960 --> 00:40:38,320 I even hung a poster in my garage. 702 00:40:38,400 --> 00:40:41,160 But I never even in my wildest fantasies I couldn't think that I would get to... 703 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:44,640 It's time to return to the starting point, to interview 704 00:40:44,680 --> 00:40:46,640 one of the participants of today's kei car racing. 705 00:40:49,120 --> 00:40:51,160 - Do you speak English? - Yes, a little. 706 00:40:51,200 --> 00:40:52,640 A little? Great. 707 00:40:52,680 --> 00:40:54,400 How do you assess your chances today? 708 00:40:54,800 --> 00:40:57,440 I'm just getting started. 709 00:40:58,040 --> 00:40:59,520 That's why I'm determined to win. 710 00:40:59,600 --> 00:41:02,800 Fine. Well, good luck. I'll keep an eye on you. 711 00:41:02,880 --> 00:41:04,080 Don't forget to close the window. 712 00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:10,880 After an exciting meeting with the wisdom of kei racing tactics 713 00:41:10,960 --> 00:41:14,080 we broadcast the word live to Suzuki's newest commentator. 714 00:41:14,160 --> 00:41:15,440 Over to you, Bim. 715 00:41:20,120 --> 00:41:21,120 And they started! 716 00:41:24,920 --> 00:41:28,600 Our man, 390, Already in second place, where I started. 717 00:41:30,840 --> 00:41:32,760 And here you go! 718 00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:38,320 Our man just took leading position. He comes first. 719 00:41:40,680 --> 00:41:43,560 Still a little similar for traffic in Tokyo: 720 00:41:43,640 --> 00:41:46,640 a string of kay cars, not moving particularly fast. 721 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:52,440 And our man is still in the lead. 722 00:41:53,960 --> 00:41:56,800 Anything could happen but I'm sure nothing will happen. 723 00:41:56,880 --> 00:41:59,360 I got excited. As a result dramatic turn of events 724 00:41:59,440 --> 00:42:04,160 our man retreats to seventh place after turning 180 degrees. 725 00:42:06,040 --> 00:42:08,120 This is a lie. He's still in the lead. 726 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:14,560 As with most racing events, nothing happens. 727 00:42:14,640 --> 00:42:16,600 Perhaps it's time for a haiku. 728 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:20,400 “Oh, “kay” - machine, 729 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,920 Why so slow? 730 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:24,680 I want that bike." 731 00:42:28,160 --> 00:42:29,200 Here they are! 732 00:42:31,280 --> 00:42:33,440 This is our man! Our man won! 733 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:41,000 These drivers are coming from all over the country, fighting 734 00:42:41,080 --> 00:42:44,160 for the most delicious prize in the racing world. 735 00:42:45,160 --> 00:42:49,000 What is the prize for winning the N-One Championship? 736 00:42:49,080 --> 00:42:52,440 Meat... from Matsuzaki. 737 00:42:52,840 --> 00:42:54,400 This is very... 738 00:42:54,480 --> 00:42:56,080 delicious food. 739 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,400 And the bottle... 740 00:42:57,480 --> 00:42:58,560 Apple juice. 741 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:00,200 - A bottle of apple juice? - Yes. 742 00:43:00,320 --> 00:43:02,080 Well, it was really great. Interesting to watch. 743 00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:03,040 - Fantastic. - Yeah. 744 00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:05,200 Cool racing. Best races in my memory for many years. 745 00:43:07,160 --> 00:43:11,280 But time to feast at an orgy no with meat and apple juice, 746 00:43:11,360 --> 00:43:12,880 because I need to be somewhere else. 747 00:43:12,960 --> 00:43:16,800 Namely - in the oldest in Japan specialized martial arts center. 748 00:43:16,880 --> 00:43:22,840 "Kyoto Budo", where people come from all over world to learn the art of Aikido. 749 00:43:22,920 --> 00:43:27,640 It's not just a bunch of sudden movements accompanied by sound effects from a kung fu movie. 750 00:43:27,760 --> 00:43:29,280 Here everything is much more esoteric. 751 00:43:29,360 --> 00:43:33,080 I even have some information from the American Aikido Association, 752 00:43:33,160 --> 00:43:34,520 which says: 753 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:37,400 "Aikido is not only a way defeat the enemy... 754 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:40,360 this is a way of propaganda 755 00:43:40,440 --> 00:43:43,000 positive essence of the ideal warrior... 756 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:47,200 and ultimately overcoming dualistic conflict. 757 00:43:48,480 --> 00:43:51,080 Aikido is a complex system throwing techniques, as well as techniques 758 00:43:51,160 --> 00:43:54,200 fixation of joints, striking and holding." 759 00:43:57,640 --> 00:43:59,800 It looks like my skull is going to be fractured. 760 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:12,680 But maybe I'm wrong about this. 761 00:44:14,160 --> 00:44:19,320 Aikido is more like the Japanese version line dance with screams. 762 00:44:20,720 --> 00:44:23,000 And you have to do this in your pajamas. 763 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:35,840 There is even a miniature model of a woman, who directs the choreography. 764 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:52,120 Oh. I guess the moral of it all is that 765 00:44:52,200 --> 00:44:54,440 what if you and your friends are going attack a miniature Japanese woman, 766 00:44:54,520 --> 00:44:56,240 you better know how to fall properly. 767 00:44:58,480 --> 00:45:02,360 It turns out that this is Sensei Kataoka-Aoi, 768 00:45:02,440 --> 00:45:05,280 beater hundreds of visiting gaijin from the West. 769 00:45:05,360 --> 00:45:07,680 Especially if they They mispronounce her name. 770 00:45:09,080 --> 00:45:10,280 She will be careful with you. 771 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:12,880 Yeah. This gives me hope. 772 00:45:12,960 --> 00:45:15,760 She'll have to turn me martial arts movie hero 773 00:45:15,840 --> 00:45:17,520 in just a few minutes of television. 774 00:45:17,600 --> 00:45:21,560 In Aikido you don't rely on your own strength. 775 00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:25,880 You are using your opponent's strength to subdue him... 776 00:45:25,960 --> 00:45:28,600 and bring down. 777 00:45:29,920 --> 00:45:31,200 So, if I approach you... 778 00:45:31,280 --> 00:45:34,280 It looks like the Force is with her. 779 00:45:35,640 --> 00:45:38,240 Grab your wrist like this. 780 00:45:38,320 --> 00:45:39,160 So. 781 00:45:39,240 --> 00:45:42,400 Move forward with all your weight to knock it over. 782 00:45:42,480 --> 00:45:46,160 For the second time in this series The girl sweeps me off my feet. 783 00:45:46,240 --> 00:45:48,080 This whole part was blocked. 784 00:45:56,000 --> 00:45:58,560 I really don't want to do this. No, I was wrong. Wait. 785 00:46:01,440 --> 00:46:03,920 This is like this and this is how it is. 786 00:46:07,800 --> 00:46:09,080 So now I... 787 00:46:15,240 --> 00:46:16,880 Well, I'm just shocked. 788 00:46:16,960 --> 00:46:19,080 It contains no more than 25 kilograms. 789 00:46:19,880 --> 00:46:21,640 And she kicks my ass. 790 00:46:23,440 --> 00:46:27,920 It should be noted that Aikido is This is a purely Japanese martial art. 791 00:46:28,000 --> 00:46:29,760 This is not kung fu 792 00:46:29,840 --> 00:46:33,120 what do they call several Chinese martial arts. 793 00:46:33,200 --> 00:46:35,760 Alas, by the time we said about this to our installation team, 794 00:46:35,840 --> 00:46:37,720 they were already watching with delight 795 00:46:37,800 --> 00:46:41,320 clip in the style of an oriental action movie with kung fu sound effects a la 70s. 796 00:46:41,400 --> 00:46:44,040 For what follows, sumimasen, 797 00:46:44,120 --> 00:46:46,080 or whatever they say in China. 798 00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:50,880 Do you think this is clever, Director Tom? 799 00:47:01,440 --> 00:47:02,440 Bim, you know what? 800 00:47:08,760 --> 00:47:11,640 Well, now I have learned the art of pain. 801 00:47:12,720 --> 00:47:16,320 Give me a foot massage again - and I will stuff them into your nostrils. 802 00:47:16,920 --> 00:47:19,280 Dedicated to Tomitsue. Meow. 803 00:47:26,680 --> 00:47:28,960 I know we messed around a little 804 00:47:29,040 --> 00:47:32,200 with our 70's kung fu fantasy, but, speaking seriously, 805 00:47:32,280 --> 00:47:34,120 if you were doing this 15 minutes every day, 806 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:37,280 you would become flexible like the willow twig from the Japanese proverb. 807 00:47:37,360 --> 00:47:39,760 And while we're on the subject about Japanese proverbs, another says: 808 00:47:39,840 --> 00:47:42,680 “It’s better to bow than to break.” 809 00:47:44,440 --> 00:47:46,040 Lunch time, director, 810 00:47:46,120 --> 00:47:47,720 or I'll break your arm. 811 00:47:50,680 --> 00:47:52,320 If you have just connected, 812 00:47:52,400 --> 00:47:54,560 and that would be strange since the service is streaming, 813 00:47:54,640 --> 00:47:56,000 here's what you missed. 814 00:47:56,080 --> 00:47:58,520 I have artistic depression. I've had enough. 815 00:47:58,600 --> 00:48:00,440 Oh my God! 816 00:48:01,520 --> 00:48:03,080 And it was a cat? 817 00:48:03,160 --> 00:48:04,440 Bim, you know what? 818 00:48:08,320 --> 00:48:11,880 Besides, there's something you didn't miss, since we cut it out on the advice of lawyers. 819 00:48:11,960 --> 00:48:13,880 You cannot eat sweets from the display case. 820 00:48:13,960 --> 00:48:15,040 Now you have to buy. 821 00:48:15,120 --> 00:48:16,880 Well, I'll buy it. Only now... 822 00:48:17,880 --> 00:48:19,000 Damn it! 823 00:48:21,520 --> 00:48:23,840 In any case, since we have there were still three minutes left 824 00:48:23,920 --> 00:48:26,400 and we didn't meet our haiku quota, 825 00:48:26,480 --> 00:48:29,800 the film crew threw it away me alone in a bamboo grove 826 00:48:29,880 --> 00:48:32,000 with the instruction to “just do it.” 827 00:48:38,840 --> 00:48:40,120 Hello viewers. 828 00:48:40,760 --> 00:48:43,720 We are with you in a bamboo grove in a nearby suburb of Kyoto. 829 00:48:43,800 --> 00:48:46,280 And it's quite interesting as we approach 830 00:48:46,360 --> 00:48:49,160 by the end of the fourth program out of six, 831 00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:51,360 in which we are trying to unravel the essence 832 00:48:51,440 --> 00:48:53,360 Japan and everything Japanese. 833 00:48:53,440 --> 00:48:55,440 But actually the answer is 834 00:48:55,520 --> 00:48:58,600 just like 42 in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" - 835 00:48:58,680 --> 00:49:00,240 this is bamboo. 836 00:49:05,320 --> 00:49:08,440 Because it's made from bamboo The Japanese can do almost anything. 837 00:49:08,520 --> 00:49:11,800 They eat shoots make scaffolding for buildings, 838 00:49:11,880 --> 00:49:14,480 even the buildings themselves make furniture, 839 00:49:14,560 --> 00:49:17,440 they make shoes and bamboo hats. 840 00:49:17,800 --> 00:49:19,840 They can make everything from bamboo. 841 00:49:20,560 --> 00:49:22,600 Of course, a CD player they won't make it from bamboo, 842 00:49:22,680 --> 00:49:23,760 but you understand me. 843 00:49:23,840 --> 00:49:26,200 The Japanese say that in case of an earthquake 844 00:49:26,280 --> 00:49:28,440 should run to the bamboo grove, 845 00:49:28,520 --> 00:49:31,360 because roots make the earth so stable 846 00:49:31,640 --> 00:49:34,720 that it will not open up and swallow you up. 847 00:49:34,800 --> 00:49:37,800 They even have a word for this effect, 848 00:49:37,880 --> 00:49:41,800 when the sun breaks through right through the bamboo grove 849 00:49:41,880 --> 00:49:44,440 and casts this diffused light onto the earth. 850 00:49:44,520 --> 00:49:46,480 This effect is called "komorebi". 851 00:49:50,000 --> 00:49:53,080 Anyway, I thought why not celebrate this wonderful moment 852 00:49:53,160 --> 00:49:55,120 A haiku of my own composition? 853 00:49:56,040 --> 00:49:57,920 "Oh, old bamboo 854 00:49:58,000 --> 00:50:00,720 Song in "Bang-bang oh-oh-oh" - 855 00:50:00,800 --> 00:50:02,160 This is such nonsense" 856 00:50:02,560 --> 00:50:03,840 See you later. 857 00:50:34,800 --> 00:50:38,440 Peach tree flowers so beautiful, right, Bim?