Part of Swiss Butoh dancer Imre Thormann's performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga (Japan) in summer 2006. The live music is by Swiss jazz pianist Nik Baertsch and his band "Mobile".
Have a look at a traditional bath house in rural Japan. The Yuya Hot Springs (Yuya Onsen) in Shinshiro have a 1,200-year history. The waters are believed to cure many ailments. The architecture of the wooden bath house is splendid and full of details - it breathes Japanese history and tradition. Pay special attention to the glass etched door showing a beautiful half-naked, bathing woman.
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Part of a duo concert we played in Nara the other day.
Shakuhachi: Taro Matsumoto, Piano: Roger Walch.
The title of the tune is "Noeud de Lune" (composed by Roger Walch). Many thanks to Nara TV for the footage!
The traditional handheld firework in Japan's Mikawa-region is called "Tedsutsu Hanabi" and is quite spectacular. The film was shot in Shinshiro-city (Aichi prefecture). Homepage: http://www.city.shin shiro.aichi.jp/
Trailer for my new Feature Film "Tengu" (63 min).
The premiere will be on February 15 (2009) in Kyoto, Japan.
Starring: Ted Taylor, Mimori Sento, Sakiko Ikegami and the legendary Kan Mikami.
Written and directed by Roger Walch.
Horaiji Temple is situated on Mount Horai in Shinshiro city (Aichi prefecture, Japan). This buddhist temple was founded in 703. On its premises there is also one of the three most beautiful Toshogu Shrines of Japan (built in 1652 by Tokugawa Iemitsu). Wild nature surrounds the temple and shrine buildings. It is a beautiful and solemn place. The shakuhachi music is played by Taro Matsumoto.
Look what the fox spirit did to me!
In Japan, the fox is a legendary creature with supernatural powers for doing both good and evil. Able to transform into human shape (typically that of a bewitching woman), and to hear and see all secrets of humankind.
"Irasshaimase": Swiss born artist Markuz Wernli Saito performs a mobile tea ceremony at Kyoto station, Japan. This mobile tea party is only one event in a series of relational art titled: "At your Service, Creative Treatments for the Urban Public". More at: www.momentarium.org. Video published in the rowmuse art video series. Alse see: www.rowmuse.com.
Swiss drummer Peter Haas (Krokus, Coroner, Mekong Delta etc.) and Keyboarder Roger Walch jam at Gallery Weissraum in Kyoto (Japan) on the occasion of Roger's video exhibition in July 2006.
