30 http://www.other-places.com en-us 2006 Tsuyoshi Tokunaga "OTHER PLACES" is a series of films that capture the character of town life in different places around the globe. Take a look inside the everyday world of people somewhere different. Tue, 10 Oct 2007 00:40:00 +0900 Series of films that capture the character of town Tsuyoshi Tokunaga "OTHER PLACES" is a series of films that capture the character of town life in different places around the globe. Take a look inside the everyday world of people somewhere different. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga contact@other-places.com "OTHER PLACES" is a series of films that capture the character of town life in different places around the globe. Take a look inside the everyday world of people somewhere different. Right now I'm showing some simple version of data experimentally and I'm planning to publish a main version some time in the spring 2008. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga OTHER PLACES Trailer "OTHER PLACES" is a series of films that capture the character of town life in different places around the globe. Take a look inside the everyday world of people somewhere different. Right now I'm showing some simple version of data experimentally and I'm planning to publish a main version some time in the spring 2008. http://www.other-places.com/movie/opening06_qt.mov Tue, 10 Oct 2007 00:40:00 +0900 4:00 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang,Africa,Madagascar,Sri Lanka Pichan, a small town floating on the desert. Called to a halt and welcomed hospitably, the loneliness of travel is somewhat relieved. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/PICHAN Pichan, a small town floating on the desert. Called to a halt and welcomed hospitably, the loneliness of travel is somewhat relieved. http://www.other-places.com/movie/pichan_large.mov Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:45:00 +0900 2:22 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,pichan,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang Ten kilometres from Tissamaharama is the coastal village of Kirinda, which looks out over the Indian Ocean. Arthur C. Clarke was enraptured with this charming tropical village. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/KIRINDA Ten kilometres from Tissamaharama is the coastal village of Kirinda, which looks out over the Indian Ocean. Arthur C. Clarke was enraptured with this charming tropical village. http://www.other-places.com/movie/kirinda_large.mov Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:15:00 +0900 2:40 sri lanka,Kirinda,travel,asia,video The region centring upon the capital, Antananarivo, is inhabited by large numbers of Merina, a people of Malay descent. Here, in Antanifotsy, the people closely resemble Asians in appearance. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Madagascar/ANTANIFOTSY The region centring upon the capital, Antananarivo, is inhabited by large numbers of Merina, a people of Malay descent. Here, in Antanifotsy, the people closely resemble Asians in appearance. http://www.other-places.com/movie/antanifotsy_large.mov Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:30:00 +0900 2:10 madagascar,antanifotsy,travel,africa,video A donkey cart slowly passing through, swaying along over the sea of sand. In Charchan it is easy to lose track of time. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/CHARCHAN A donkey cart slowly passing through, swaying along over the sea of sand. In Charchan it is easy to lose track of time. http://www.other-places.com/movie/charchan_large.mov Wed, 26 Jun 2007 21:30:00 +0900 2:22 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Charchan,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang The rural town of Tissa has many reservoirs built by the ancient kingdoms. The whoops of bathers playing in the water, and the ice lolly vendor's music stay ringing in your ears. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/TISSAMAHARAMA The rural town of Tissa has many reservoirs built by the ancient kingdoms. The whoops of bathers playing in the water, and the ice lolly vendor's music stay ringing in your ears. http://www.other-places.com/movie/tissamaharama_large.mov Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:45:00 +0900 1:51 sri lanka,tissamaharama,travel,asia,video Entering the highlands in the central region of Madagascar, the landscape changes completely, and the temperature plummets to an uncomfortable chill. The towns, however, continue to give an impression of Asian delicacy. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Madagascar/AMBOHIMANDROSO Entering the highlands in the central region of Madagascar, the landscape changes completely, and the temperature plummets to an uncomfortable chill. The towns, however, continue to give an impression of Asian delicacy. http://www.other-places.com/movie/ambohimandroso_large.mov Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:45:00 +0900 1:30 madagascar,ambohimandroso,travel,africa,video Grasslands stretch away before you as you emerge from the area where the Uyghurs live. A dazzling vision of blue sky opening out above a carpet of grass. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/NIYA Grasslands stretch away before you as you emerge from the area where the Uyghurs live. A dazzling vision of blue sky opening out above a carpet of grass. http://www.other-places.com/movie/niya_large.mov Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:45:00 +0900 1:35 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,niya,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang God Kataragama will hear your prayers, they say, no matter what they may be. Pilgrims come from all over the country to petition his divine grace. In their arms they carry colourful fruit platters bought from stalls. They present them with a heartfelt wish that tomorrow will be good. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/KATARAGAMA God Kataragama will hear your prayers, they say, no matter what they may be. Pilgrims come from all over the country to petition his divine grace. In their arms they carry colourful fruit platters bought from stalls. They present them with a heartfelt wish that tomorrow will be good. http://www.other-places.com/movie/kataragama_large.mov Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:15:00 +0900 1:55 sri lanka,kataragama,travel,asia,video Sambava is a small town on the east coast. People live peacefully in this settlement cut out of the forest, that looks as if fills in the gaps between the thickly-growing trees. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Madagascar/SAMBAVA Sambava is a small town on the east coast. People live peacefully in this settlement cut out of the forest, that looks as if fills in the gaps between the thickly-growing trees. http://www.other-places.com/movie/sambava_large.mov sat, 03 Dec 2006 03:00:00 +0900 1:46 madagascar,sambava,travel,africa,video Hotan. They say on some days such clouds of dust blow up that you cannot see in front of you. The vague shapes floating beyond the dust clouds are the real thing: an ancient oasis city. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/HOTAN Hotan. They say on some days such clouds of dust blow up that you cannot see in front of you. The vague shapes floating beyond the dust clouds are the real thing: an ancient oasis city. http://www.other-places.com/movie/hotan_large.mov sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:00:00 +0900 1:35 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,hotan,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang Just a few kilometres from Bandarawela, the small, quiet village of Ella stands amongst the mountains. The mountains covered with tea plantations, and a small, sleepy station are its pride. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/ELLA Just a few kilometres from Bandarawela, the small, quiet village of Ella stands amongst the mountains. The mountains covered with tea plantations, and a small, sleepy station are its pride. http://www.other-places.com/movie/ella_large.mov Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:00:00 +0900 1:33 sri,lanka,ella,travel,asia,video Ramena, a fishing village not far from the northern tip of Madagascar. The sight of these folk hard at work fishing, singing songs, and making merry by dancing, reminds us of how human beings were originally meant to live. That is, facing life positively, and embracing the happiness that is here in front of us right now. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Ramena, a fishing village not far from the northern tip of Madagascar. Ramena, a fishing village not far from the northern tip of Madagascar. The sight of these folk hard at work fishing, singing songs, and making merry by dancing, reminds us of how human beings were originally meant to live. That is, facing life positively, and embracing the happiness that is here in front of us right now. http://www.other-places.com/movie/ramena_large.mov Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:15:00 +0900 1:54 madagascar,ramena,travel,africa,video On the east side of the town, bustling Uyghur street stalls stand side by side. People work hard at their trade, or steal a nap in the shade, and energetic children play. Under the gentle sunshine, this town bursts with so many different expressions of humanity that it makes your heart sing. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/YARKAND On the east side of the town, bustling Uyghur street stalls stand side by side. People work hard at their trade, or steal a nap in the shade, and energetic children play. Under the gentle sunshine, this town bursts with so many different expressions of humanity that it makes your heart sing. http://www.other-places.com/movie/yarkand_large.mov sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:30:00 +0900 1:54 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Yarkand,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang An ordinary day, with nothing special happening. The happiness of everything going as it normally does. I wonder how long Bandarawela will be able to carry on like this? Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/BANDARAWELA An ordinary day, with nothing special happening. The happiness of everything going as it normally does. I wonder how long Bandarawela will be able to carry on like this? http://www.other-places.com/movie/bandarawela_large.mov sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +0900 1:54 sri,lanka,bandarawela,travel,asia,video Majunga is a port town with a large Muslim population. Empty houses stand in white, silent lines, as the evening sun, sinking into the sea, casts an aura of magic over the town. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Majunga is a port town with a large Muslim population. Majunga is a port town with a large Muslim population. Empty houses stand in white, silent lines, as the evening sun, sinking into the sea, casts an aura of magic over the town. http://www.other-places.com/movie/majunga_small.mov Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0900 1:43 madagascar,majunga,travel,africa,video Tashkurgan, on the China-Pakistan border. At this beautiful little village inhabited by Tajiks, travellers coming and going between the two countries can rest their legs. The line of beautiful mountains rejuvenates a body and mind made weary by travel. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Tashkurgan, on the China-Pakistan border. Tashkurgan, on the China-Pakistan border. At this beautiful little village inhabited by Tajiks, travellers coming and going between the two countries can rest their legs. The line of beautiful mountains rejuvenates a body and mind made weary by travel. http://www.other-places.com/movie/tashkurgan_large.mov sat, 07 Oct 2006 03:00:00 +0900 2:06 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Tashkurgan,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang Sri Pada is a sacred site that has transcended boundaries between Sri Lanka's different religions. During the pilgrimage season, young and old, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu and Christian alike, all climb the steep, graceful mountain trail leading towards the summit. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Pada is a sacred site that has transcended boundaries between Sri Lanka's different religions. Sri Pada is a sacred site that has transcended boundaries between Sri Lanka's different religions. During the pilgrimage season, young and old, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu and Christian alike, all climb the steep, graceful mountain trail leading towards the summit. http://www.other-places.com/movie/sripada_small.mov sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:00:00 +0900 2:29 sri,lanka,sri,pada,travel,asia,video Andilana, located in the interior of Nosy Be. The white sandy beach is being reborn as a tourist resort, but further inland, where lines of houses dot a pretty landscape, an atmosphere of honest simplicity remains strong. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Andilana, located in the interior of Nosy Be. Andilana, located in the interior of Nosy Be. The white sandy beach is being reborn as a tourist resort, but further inland, where lines of houses dot a pretty landscape, an atmosphere of honest simplicity remains strong. http://www.other-places.com/movie/andilana_small.mov Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:00:00 +0900 2:23 madagascar,andilana,travel,africa A corner of Kashgar. The landscape of the town, riddled like a maze with charming alleyways, shows us a fragile vision of time rewound. The moment you leave, you tire of the modern townscape and long to return to lose yourself in it once more, hoping to conjure up that vision again and again. Kashgar. The crossroads at the heart of the Silk Road. The crossroads where cultures met. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Kashgar. The crossroads at the heart of the Silk Road. The crossroads where cultures met. A corner of Kashgar. The landscape of the town, riddled like a maze with charming alleyways, shows us a fragile vision of time rewound. The moment you leave, you tire of the modern townscape and long to return to lose yourself in it once more, hoping to conjure up that vision again and again. Kashgar. The crossroads at the heart of the Silk Road. The crossroads where cultures met. http://www.other-places.com/movie/kashgar_small.mov Sun, 16 Sep 2006 16:00:00 +0900 1:42 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Kashgar,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang In 161 BCE, Tamils from southern India conquered Anuradhapura, the Sinhalese royal capital. Since then, conflict between the Tamils and the Sinhalese has continued unabated to the present day. Tensions between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers hover on the brink of civil war. In a once-holy city, reduced now to ruins by many battles, he prays. For peace tomorrow. For days without war. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga Sri Lanka/ANURADHAPURA In 161 BCE, Tamils from southern India conquered Anuradhapura, the Sinhalese royal capital. Since then, conflict between the Tamils and the Sinhalese has continued unabated to the present day. Tensions between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers hover on the brink of civil war. In a once-holy city, reduced now to ruins by many battles, he prays. For peace tomorrow. For days without war. http://www.other-places.com/movie/anuradhapura_small.mov Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0900 3:49 SriLanka,anuradhapura The town of Hell-Ville is the gateway to Nosy Be, an outlying island off the northern end of Madagascar. The flavour of town life here, and the liberating feel of a port city combine to bring vivid colour to this small town. http://www.other-places.com/movie/hellville_small.mov Thr, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0900 Tsuyoshi Tokunaga The town of Hell-Ville is the gateway to Nosy Be, an outlying island off the northern end of Madagascar. The town of Hell-Ville is the gateway to Nosy Be, an outlying island off the northern end of Madagascar. The flavour of town life here, and the liberating feel of a port city combine to bring vivid colour to this small town. 1: 56 Madagascar,hellville If you leave Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, and head west towards Kashgar, you can feel, in the towns you pass, a sense of being in another, Islamic country. There are also scattered Buddhist ruins left by the Aryan peoples who once lived in the vicinity of the towns. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga East Turkestan/KUCHA If you leave Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, and head west towards Kashgar, you can feel, in the towns you pass, a sense of being in another, Islamic country. There are also scattered Buddhist ruins left by the Aryan peoples who once lived in the vicinity of the towns. http://www.other-places.com/movie/kucha_small.mov Thr, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0900 2:09 Uyghur,East,Turkestan,Kucha,Turkistan,Uigur,other,places,asia,travel,china,xinjiang Kandy, which flourished as the capital of the Kingdom of Kandy, the last Sinhalese royal dynasty. Temples encircle the town, recollecting the city's past splendour as a religious capital. In 1815, the holy city which had repulsed Portuguese and Dutch invasions, finally surrendered to the British, and the curtain fell on over twenty-three centuries of Sinhalese independence. The temples, which have witnessed the waxing and waning fortunes of the great holy city throughout the ages, continue watch over it today. Tsuyoshi Tokunaga SriLanka/KANDY Kandy, which flourished as the capital of the Kingdom of Kandy, the last Sinhalese royal dynasty. Temples encircle the town, recollecting the city's past splendour as a religious capital. In 1815, the holy city which had repulsed Portuguese and Dutch invasions, finally surrendered to the British, and the curtain fell on over twenty-three centuries of Sinhalese independence. The temples, which have witnessed the waxing and waning fortunes of the great holy city throughout the ages, continue watch over it today. http://www.other-places.com/movie/kandy_small.mov Thr, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0900 1:52 SriLanka,kandy