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That looks like a great way to cross the river

That is a bridge....

It seems you're at Yuki Shrine, which serves as the "guardian shrine" of Kurama Temple. It's one of a number of shrines on temple grounds across Japan whose enshrined deities serve as protectors of the temples.

My first contact with tengus was the "47 Ronin" movie with Keanu Reeves. I didn't knows there was actually a real world institution that inspired this folklore fiction. Would this be something similar to the Shaolin temple in China? What Is love about your temgu is that he is also a master in Japanese woodworking, a subject that I find utterly fascinating but still know far too little of. Keep enjoying your trip!!

I bet that you never in a million years would have thought that two years later you'd interview Money Mark! It's fascinating how your early AG! fandom continued to grow, culminating in quite the interview coup. Perhaps someday, dare we hope, the Leaders themselves will be answering your questions. I would love that because I know your questions would go well beyond the typically weak questions posed by the entertainment media.

Hej, you're having adventures! 😂 Did you find the restaurant or was it two miles downstream?

京都の鴨川みたいな川ですね〜。 (´ω`)

Since Suzuka is from Hiroshima and we all know what happened there, and their world turned to black and white in an instance. The burning celluloid, the devastated landscape, the umbrella (protection from the radioactive debris) for me are definitely nuclear explosion's indicators, also . The town and the people survived the Ragnarok and bloomed into colors, like Suzuka, who now in her turn, from her monochrome world is painting ours with her voice. This is how I like to conceive this particular song. With this opportunity (first time posting under our beloved professor) I would like to thank him for his tireless effort, his sensitivity, patience, persistence and unique insights. Your posts are precious and cherished, keep the great work going. 👍👍👍👌👌👌🤳

That’s awesome !

That's the Ritz Carlton Hotel you're crossing toward (over your shoulder early in the vdo). Your lodging perhaps? (Actually I trust it isn't.)

Is there such a thing as a count of unfortunates who have fallen into the water?!? 😂

That sure is exciting! 😁👏

意味無く闇雲に相手を否定する概念が自分の人生上に特に無い、相手を自分の価値観で決めつけるような概念が無いから、マスターがああいう接客ができるようにも見えます。 みんな色んな理由でここにいて、そのままの心の形でここにいるように見えます。

I’m on Episode 8, and I immediately recognize Kube’s dad as….Nagata from Spielberg’s Empire Of The Sun, the Japanese officer with the most interaction with Jim (Christian Bale). He hadn’t aged that much. If you saw that movie, you would immediately recognize him 😊

Good evening AJ-METAL san, I've just had my first BABYMETAL cocktail, a Ratata-Su and it was delicious, many more shall follow. I think a Ratata-Momo will be next though. 🤔

Not sure how I failed to see this until now....Shine is my favorite Babymetal song, but never had the intricate review of the lyrics before, so this was great to watch. I also totally did not cry at all during it....(totally).

Thanks to Money Mark for giving some great lyrics to Atarashii Gakko is my favorite group, I knew them through NAINAINAI until the release of Snacktime and my first concert in Mexico was at Corona Capital,

♪ Wasshoi Wasshoi ♪ BTW, Don't bawl "Everybody Get low!" please. 😄

日本人の私ですら日本の祭りは地域ごとに違うのが興味深いと思ってますよ。 (´ω`)ｼ

Legend MM told us in a ringing voice that Momoko was the only choice, certainly the best!

You look like giant American between short Asians 😂

It was in fact something like this that I imagined when I read that passage in the book. Probably a testament to your skills as a writer.

と、言うかリアルタイムで日本にいらっしゃってたんですかｗ 蒸し暑いですが 体調を崩さ無い様に お過ごしください

祇園＝ぎおん＝GION=SION なんて都市伝説も在ったり無かったりｗ

Great guide! I've been able to visit the UK twice now, but never to the North before. Useful information and insight as always!

It's a good walk up to the temple. Sei Shonagon famously wrote in "Pillow Book" on the pilgrimage path: 近うて遠きものくらまのつづらおりといふ道. So close yet so far. As was usual with her, multiple meanings folded up in a terse line.

DUDE! 😲 WOW!! I think this is the ONLY video interview with Money Mark in regards to working with ATARASHII GAKKO?? I mean, 88 Rising didn't even present an interview with Money after the success of Pineapple Kryptonite. Good questions that totally got him to open up & reveal some great details. What an opportunity to work with a talented & smart group of women that were right at that "transition" point of their entertainment career, and of their very lives. Man. This was totally Awesome. So great you got this opportunity to interview Money Mark. Nicely done AJ. Nicely done. 🤘

As someone watching this for the first time over a year later, the speculation around Momo is bringing me no end of joy! 🍑❤

That’s beautiful Thank You 🦊 .

These girls better be careful, or they might catch stray bullets

Clever, well edited video, cocktails look tasty 😊

I don't know how I've been subbed and watched so many of your videos for years now AJ and didn't know until today that you had written (now) 3 books with Tom Delonge, whom I've always sort of loosely followed both for his Blink 182 career (I was a teen when their music videos were all the rage on MTV) and his UFO/UAP passion. Mind is kind of blown ngl. Those are two worlds I had never even imagined could co-exist for almost 10 years now and I had no idea :D. For me Prof AJ Hartley was my go-to when I wanted a deep dive into BABYMETAL lyrics with a smile on the face during a reaction. If you'll remember, I was in your "Thank You BABYMETAL" hiatus video as well. Ah well, enjoyed this interview, might look into these books then! Take care Prof ;)

You know... I wondered if you would add some dried squid arms for Moametal, just as mentioned in the Uki Uki Midnight lyrics (from interviews, we know based on real life events from the girls at the time).

Superb, highly intelligent commentary on a small-scale work of genius. You might have specifically mentioned the hawk whistle/ magpie sequence - I thought you would when describing the underlying philosophy of the protagonists. It's a scene that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up (even when just thinking about it).

43:13 is there a footage to what you mentioned that suzuka stopped the show?

It looks so beautiful and peaceful. Recently I visited the Japanese gardens in Cowra, NSW, Australia. These gardens are widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Edo period designed gardens outside of Japan. Nearby, there is the only official Japanese war cemetery outside of Japan, where almost 300 Japanese soldiers are laid to rest, most of these men perished in a failed mass escape from the POW camp that was located in Cowra.

Did you say "northwest"? You're in northeast Kyoto. (Just noticed you corrected that.) Behind you is a depiction of Bodhidharma-known as "Bodai Daruma" or "Daruma Daishi" or simply "Daruma" in Japan. Maybe best known to Westerners in the Daruma Doll form. He is credited with bringing Chan Buddhism to China. Japanese Zen is derived from Chan Buddhism, and Enkō-ji is a temple of Rinzai Zen.

and hot, too, I'll bet

Love it and the shirt! ❤❤

👍Cool.😋

I want to make Ratatata juice🍹😆

I don’t know how to say this. In last time in Japan I went to a few temples as I appreciate them and the culture. I definitely appreciate the morality as a Christian. In short, we are not so different if you open your heart. This is just my two cents as a combat veteran.

My wife says that I need to be making these, starting yesterday! They look so very good...and the recipes shall be partaken of soon, I feel! Glad that Koba shared the recipe with you (wink, wink)...

What a creative and fun video idea 😸 Keep up the great work!

You are the best!!!!! Thank you!

I think the 2022 special is perfect.

Awesome video! I’ve never had the pepper vodka, so I’m looking forward to making that most of all.

Thank you so much! I will definitely try them out! :)

I cannot get over the fact that you look way too young to be retired. I guess Babymetal just keeps us all young! 🦊🦊🦊

Great fun - thanks Andrew!