I'm in the Sky with Diamond

No rain

2011-07-14T19:34:00.003+09:00

I totally forgot about this blog...

I gotta start posting something again like little by little.

Here is a new movie I made few days ago!

These footy are from like around March through recent!!

Enjoy!!!

Summer time memories

2010-10-14T00:31:00.001+09:00

Here is the new movie of TV Head.

I took these footy during hot summer time!

We are still moving forward for our full length movie!!

Enjoy!!!

Good Summer time from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

HDTV Head

2010-07-13T01:08:00.003+09:00

Here is a new movie that I took with my new camera!

The quality of the movie is so amazing!!

I love my new shit!!!

I will use both of GoPro HD and Canon Rebel t2i to make the movie for TV Head.

Enjoy

HDTV Head from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

TV Head has come...

2010-06-09T01:05:00.002+09:00

It's been a while people!
I put together footage that I took last couple of months.
We've been having really nice weather over here in Japan, not too hot and not too cold!!
Anyways, enjoy the movie!!!

TV Head has come... from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

The official TV Head movie trailer

2010-04-02T10:01:00.002+09:00

I'm done editing the trailer for new TV Head film that I've been working on.

Hopefully, the film is coming out this year!

We keep pushing for this new movie!!

Enjoy the trailer...

TV Head movie trailer from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Spring has come...

2010-02-27T23:20:00.002+09:00

We went Yokosuka skate park again last Thursday.

It was such a perfect weather to skate that day!

The long waited spring time finally came!!

Go shred!!!

Spring has come from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

One sunny day

2010-02-20T11:06:00.002+09:00

We went to Yokosuka skate park.

It was such a nice day after the snow and rain storm was gone!

The skate park wasn't really crowded that day so we did little bit of filming.

I filmed all these footage with Go Pro HD (http://www.goprocamera.com)!!

Enjoy

Yokosuka sesh from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Tom Karangelov

2010-01-27T01:50:00.002+09:00

Congratulations, Tom!!!

I'm so psyched that he's got selected for Slap's One in A Million!!!

Everyone should watch out for him coming up!!!

TV Head

2010-01-25T23:04:00.001+09:00

The video is in progress.

I think it's coming next year...

Pedal and Push

2010-01-24T01:22:00.003+09:00

Here is a new footage that I took with GoPro HD

I was really amazed how good this camera is!

Even though it kinda looks like toy camera, you can take HD movies with it!! Also, waterproof!!!

I just borrowed it from co-worker this time but I will probably get this thing real soon.

Pedal and Push from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

movie: GoPro HD

Hisashi's left over footy

2009-12-30T01:08:00.001+09:00

Check out Hisashi's footy that haven't been used for any of the videos!!

Derek Fukuhara

2009-12-19T01:15:00.001+09:00

New footage of Mr. Fukuhara!

Super sick!!

He's got steez and bag of tricks!!!

I miss skating with you, man...

Met up with Spike Jonze

2009-12-17T00:12:00.003+09:00

After work, I went to see Spike Jonze at Opening Ceremony in Shibuya!!

He did a talk show about the movie "where the wild things are" which is premiering in January in Japan!!!

It was great to hear what he did in the past like making skate movie and stuff.

I can't wait to watch the movie next year!!!

I love Gonz

2009-11-03T22:33:00.001+09:00

Gonz always makes crazy shit!

I love him and his art so much!!

Warfare

2009-11-01T23:30:00.002+09:00

Matt from Huntington Beach sent me this DVD like few days ago.

I was amazed how good they are!

I know Matt for a few years now but I've actually known him since he was a little kid when he was skating at the HB skatepark!!

I was kinda looking at him at that time and thinking that he was gonna be a good skater!!!

Now, not only did Matt become a good skater, but also his friend, Tom, Andy and Ryan became such an amazing skaters, and they are still growing!!

Especially, Tom, he is probably up in SF for Slap's One in a Million contest now!

Good luck Tom! Go shred!!

Everyone should get a copy right now right here!!

Dance Dance

2009-10-17T23:48:00.002+09:00

Crazy dance!

The guy in orange sweater got some move!!

Stereo Sound Agency

2009-10-17T00:06:00.003+09:00

I made myself on the Stereo web site!! haha

I'm so psyched!!!

Stereo Sound Agency

Good Days in California

2009-10-12T00:03:00.003+09:00

I put together the footage that I got in California.

I had so much fun during I stay there for three weeks!

Good time went so fast though...

I wish I could stay there little bit longer.

Hope to be back soon!!

Good Days in California from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Costa Mesa Park Session

2009-09-24T15:28:00.002+09:00

Footage from CM park.

It was damn hot during the day but it was pretty cool at night time!

Skating of Donny, me and random skaters.

Costa Mesa Park Sesh from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Movie: Ricoh GX 200

Old Footy

2009-09-21T06:29:00.004+09:00

I got some old footage from my friend, and I put them together by using iMovie.

The footage are from Barcelona, Japan and California.

Enjoy!!

Old days from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Yokosuka

2009-09-10T02:14:00.003+09:00

Skating in Yokosuka skate park.

It was so windy that day but we all had so much fun!

Yokosuka from Kensuke Watanabe on Vimeo.

Nakamura Hisashi

2009-09-10T01:42:00.003+09:00

Congrats to Hisashi!!

He's gonna have his own board from Stereo Sound Agency!!!

He have also released his own shoes from IPath.

Keep an eye on him!!!

Gou "Dorabon" Miyagi

2009-08-25T22:09:00.006+09:00

I'm so stoked that Gou Miyagi has a feature coverage on Slap magazine!
Slap is now only online so just go to the web site and read his interview!!!
I skated with him like last week and took a picture of his board.
He is talking about it on the interview.
So check it out!!!

Slap magazine

Bike Update

2009-08-21T00:22:00.005+09:00

I changed tires and saddle.
But I still need to change seat post.
It never stops!
There are so much shit that I still wanna get.

Again, those of you who are worried about me not skating, Don't worry!
I still skate more than I ride my bike!!
I think I said this word in the past. haha

Photo: Ricoh GX 200

Where the wild things are

2009-07-23T22:30:00.002+09:00

I can't wait to watch this movie!!
I haven't read the original picture book of this movie, but I really wanna read that before I watch the movie.
It's directed by Spike Jones!!
It's for sure gonna be a great movie!!!

Bike update

2009-07-01T23:25:00.003+09:00

I got a new frame the other day.
Looks like brand new, beautiful Katakura Silk vintage frame!!
I will post more pics later on.

Photo: iPhone

Why Why Why

2009-06-23T01:28:00.002+09:00

Jeremy Rogers starts rapping?!
Why does he have to give up his career of skateboarding and start doing this?????
No bueno...

Over the limit

2009-06-11T02:29:00.000+09:00

Is he a human being or what??!!

Get off me 3

2009-05-27T22:48:00.002+09:00

I can't wait to watch this!
It's coming this summer!! I guess...

Crusin'

2009-05-27T00:30:00.002+09:00

This looks so much fun!!

Today's music

2009-05-24T00:28:00.002+09:00

Fleet Foxes "Mykonos"

"Blue Ridge Mountains"

randoms

2009-05-23T22:19:00.003+09:00

i got a new board!!
Landscape Soy Panday.

I guess Orisue is getting bigger in Japan, too!!
I saw the ad on Ollie magazine.

This guy, I forgot what his name is, becomes more famous in Japan!!
I think he is the oldest guy I have ever seen on skateboard!!!
Costa Mesa park legend. haha

Pops

2009-05-13T01:32:00.002+09:00

Street's calling!
love his style!!

Bike check one, two

2009-05-09T22:14:00.004+09:00

I installed the new wheels on my bike!!
It's so smooth!!!
Those of you who are worried about me not skating, don't worry!!!
I still skate more than I ride my bike.

Photo: Canon EOS 20D

What the f,,,

2009-04-27T23:55:00.003+09:00

how the fuck he jumps so high and balances so well???!!!
i don't understand how he does these things with the freakin' bike.

Mr. Phil

2009-04-25T22:52:00.004+09:00

guess what I got today!!
Phil Wood hubs!!!
oh my god, these look fuckin' insane!!!
they are super shinny!!!
they even come with serial number which is #3 out of 50.
i can't wait to put 'em on my bike!!!

Photo: iPhone

Sakura Trees

2009-04-21T23:27:00.003+09:00

Cherry blossom (Sakura) only lasted a week.
I didn't remember it has such a short life.
But it was really nice to ride my bike between those trees.
Sakura tree is one of my favorite things in Japan.

Photo: BlackBird, Fly

It's a big first step but,,,

2009-04-16T21:38:00.004+09:00

New skate park just got built in my home town.
However, this is probably one of the worst skate park ever built in the world!!
The fun box, quarter pipe and flat bank are from "Woodward".
Also, there are two curved rails which are not friendly for beginners or to practice some new tricks.
Layout is shitty, too.
The worst part about this park is small.
I took pictures from very corner of the skate park!
The city or ward council don't realize how fucked up they are!!
It's a total waste of money.
They could build much bigger and better skate park around that area, and it could lead so many skaters in the town.
But I guess it's better than nothing!
I would think this is the big first step for my town!!

Photo: iPhone

Coming up bike update

2009-04-16T21:34:00.002+09:00

I got new rims from my friend.
They are Rigida high polished rims!!
I'm also getting hubs from Phil wood pretty soon!!!
Let's see what's gonna happen to my bike!

HB

2009-04-04T00:10:00.003+09:00

I miss the beautiful Huntington Beach.
I miss the beautiful California sun.

photo: Canon EOS 20D

Spring Morning

2009-03-19T12:20:00.002+09:00

Today is such a nice day!!!
I'm sipping some coffee in the morning on the terrace at my house.
Imma go skate Burton Bowl later on.
Long waiting spring day finally came!!!

Photo: iPhone with camera kit app.

Aqua Skate park to some famous spot

2009-03-12T22:48:00.003+09:00

I went to Aqua skate park and the spot called "Mesena" which was in the fourstar video "super champion fun zone"!
Both of the spot and skate park were so fun!!
Skating on those blue obstacles was so much harder than it looks.

Photo: Canon EOS 20D
Skater: Shun, Hideo-man, Garcia

Why style matters

2009-03-11T00:36:00.002+09:00

From On video magazine!
This was one of my favorite issues.
I wish they would reissue the videos with dvd box set or something.

Core

2009-02-19T23:12:00.006+09:00

I would like to introduce you some amazing art work for you!!
One of my friends makes some crazy stuff out of used skateboards.
I took some photos at the trade show.
Also, there is a website that you can check his work!!
http://www.c-o-r-e.cc
Check 'em out!!!

Inter Style

2009-02-19T22:57:00.004+09:00

It's been a while everyone!!
I couldn't update my blog because I have been kinda lazy to update and messed up two rolls of film.
Anyways, I went to Japanese version of ASR "Inter Style" today.
It's good to see all the new stuff.
Here are some photos that I took there!!

EA Skate2 Trailer

2009-01-10T00:12:00.002+09:00

This trailer is pretty funny!
I like Jason Dill's outfit!!
Check it out!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

2009-01-01T12:39:00.003+09:00

Are you guys having a great New Year's day???
It's pretty cold over here in Japan.
I miss the warm weather in Southern California...
I hope this year will be a great year for all of you guys!!!!
Cheers!!!!

John Frusciante

2008-12-29T00:16:00.001+09:00

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

2008-12-25T01:01:00.001+09:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Random Photos

2008-11-18T22:42:00.002+09:00

Another roll of film that I took with BFF.
Skating, friends, scenery, etc.
Enjoy!!!

From Outer Space

2008-11-18T21:52:00.002+09:00

I think they are from outer space or future.
If they are from future, they are probably from 23rd century or something like that.
I don't think it was the day of halloween.
This is some weird Japanese fashion!!

Old School skater

2008-11-18T21:42:00.003+09:00

My friends and I came across this guy at the skate spot!
I think that he's been skating for few decades and his style is so much better than any other pros in the world!!
I can tell from his board and the way he is holding the board!!!

Tennessee Waltz

2008-11-16T00:12:00.002+09:00

I love her voice.
Beautiful voice, beautiful Norah Jones.

I guess I need to update my blog more often.
I have a roll of film that I haven't developed.
So stay tuned!!

iPhone photos

2008-10-30T23:54:00.006+09:00

I took some photos with my iPhone.
There is a new application called *Toy Camera*.
This application gives me film-like results!
If you have an iPhone, you should download this application!!
It's really fun!!!

Music

2008-10-24T22:02:00.002+09:00

This is one of my favorite bands recently.
The dodos *fools*

BBF photos

2008-10-23T23:52:00.003+09:00

I developed another roll of film that I took with BBF. I'm in love with this camera so much! It always gives me great results!! Like in general, it is really enjoyoable to shoot with film cameras. The best thing about the film is that you never know the results until you see the actual pictures. That is really exciting!!
Anyways, enjoy the photos I took!!!

Kamakura

2008-10-20T01:42:00.004+09:00

Kamakura is one of the oldest towns in Japan.
Even though it is a small town, it was once a capital of Japan back in 1185 to 1333.
There are some old temples and bunch of good stores to get some souvenirs.
It's great to see and feel the old Japanese history.
Here are some pics that you can feel history of Japan!

Midlake

2008-10-15T01:28:00.000+09:00

Listen to Midlake, everyone!!!!

Mark Gonzales

2008-10-08T00:42:00.002+09:00

I found this movie on youtube!!
It's probably some old Nissan commercial.
Mark is sitting on the sofa bombing the hill!!
It's pretty funny, isn't it??

Upcoming

2008-10-07T14:32:00.004+09:00

I would like to introduce my friend Shun Moroi as an upcoming skater. He rides for Ipath shoes right now. He skates pretty much everything from street to tranny!! If you are interested in him, check out the movie *Inflection* which is available at Avenue skatehop in Fountain Valley!! I have some skating in it, too!!!

Great Fall Sky

2008-09-30T13:17:00.002+09:00

Summer is gone I guess.
It's been pretty cool outside with no humid.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons for sure!!
Great season for skating and riding!!!

Black Bird Fly

2008-09-30T12:59:00.003+09:00

I developed first roll of film that I took with BBF.
Black Bird Fly(BBF) camera is one of the toy cameras just came out last week.
Even though it is a twin lens camera, you are able to use 35mm film like regular camera.
Check out the web site if any of you guys are intrested.
http://www.superheadz.com/bbf/

Pictures came out pretty well.
But, since this is the first film with BBF, I'm still trying to figure out how this camera works.
Here are some pics I took.
Enjoy!!!!

Fixed

2008-09-19T11:52:00.003+09:00

I love this video.
This movie makes fun of fixed gear culture.
I don't give a damn about those haters, but I like the fact that there is Justin Strubing in this movie!!
The second one is coming out pretty soon!!
I can't wait to watch that, too!!!

more fish eye

2008-09-12T13:55:00.002+09:00

more fish eye photos!!

fish eye

2008-09-12T13:41:00.006+09:00

I developed first roll of fisheye film since I got back here!!
'Cause I was influenced by Donny's blog, I started taking fisheye photos.
I wish I had better lighting at night time shoot, but it still gives me good results.
Here are some photos I took last couple weeks.

Hisashi Nakamura

2008-09-12T01:32:00.004+09:00

http://www.stereosoundagency.com/hisashi-nakamura1
He is now officially as a international rider on Stereo Sound Agency!!!
I'm so glad that my friend skates for one of the best skate companies.
He will also have his sigunature shoes from I-Path pretty soon!!
I definitely can't wait for those shoes!!!
If anybody out there doesn't know about him, just watch "Skate Archives".
This video tells you all about him!!

My favorite

2008-09-12T00:22:00.005+09:00

http://fotologue.jp/#sekikawa00

This is one of my favorite blogs!
My friend, Sekikawa Noriyuki, takes photos and updates randomly.
He shoots not only skate photos, but also some random photos from the streets.
He is still young, but he has a good point of view!!
Check it out!!!

More Matt Rodriguez

2008-08-28T01:52:00.002+09:00

I got more Matt`s pics!!
He came to the Ichigao DIY skatepark the other day!!!
I was so excited to skate with him.
He was shredding the spot!!!

The sound of wave meets the sound of music

2008-08-26T00:38:00.005+09:00

I went to Matt Rodriguez`s live performance at Enoshima.
There were Matt and the band playing the music.
It was raining for little bit before the live, but as soon as their music started, thick cloud went away.
Their music was fucking amazing!!!!
I was just listening to their music for whole time and took some photos.
Here are some photos I took today.
Check `em out!!!!

Matt Rodriguez

2008-08-23T00:26:00.003+09:00

He is one of my favorite skaters of all time.
His skating is amzing of course, but his music is also incrediblly good!!
He is going to do live performance at Enoshima next Monday!!!
I can't wait to see him playing music!!!!

He plays the music by himself on this video part.
If you've never listened to his music, search "Blktop Project" on the web.
Blktop Project is the band consisting of Matt Rodriguez, Ray Barbee, and Tommy Guerrero.
Just go get the CDs and be amazed!!

What's going on in the rainy day under the bridge??!!

2008-08-19T23:19:00.002+09:00

Last Sunday, there was a contest at Ichigao D.I.Y skatepark.
This contest was held by 5Nuts skateshop collaborating with Gou Miyagi's Robot Project.
Even though it was raining, we didn't really care about it and were just hitting those obstacles under the bridge!
There was also DJ playing some sick music!!
We all had really fun!!
Kids, who won the contest, were stoked for the prizes they got!!!

キセル

2008-08-17T01:41:00.002+09:00

いいです！
今日葉山の海の家でライブを見て、思わず聞き入ってしまいました！！

This is some good Japanese music.

Creativity

2008-08-16T08:58:00.006+09:00

I think that all skaters have some kind of creative mind comparing to ordinary people.
We, skaters, simply go out on the streets and can look at them in different ways.
But, what the fxxk??!!
This guy, Gou Miyagi a.k.a Dorapon, skates some gnarly spots in Japan.
I don't understand how his brain works.
You all bastards who think you are creative, watch this footy on youtube!!!!

This video is from Takahiro Morita's film "Overground Broadcating."
I saw half of the film and became speechless.

5Nuts

2008-08-15T18:23:00.004+09:00

This is the skate shop that I go often when I'm in Japan.

One of the best skate shops in Japan for sure!!

It looks small outside but there are some serious things inside!!!

Hisashi Nakamura, who had a part in Skate Archives, is the owner of this skate shop.

Kids hanging out here are all crazy and good skaters.

Funniest thing about this skate shop is that some random shits always happen in here.

Check out the website: http://www.fivenuts.com/

First Day

2008-08-15T08:00:00.002+09:00

I just got back from California.
Japan is soooooo hot and humid.....
I don't know what I should write on this blog, so I'm just gonna put whatever like pics and shit.
I will try to update as much as I can.
Stay tuned!!!

ブログ始めることにしました。
海の向こうの友達も見ているので、ほとんど英語でやるかもしれないですが楽しんでください！
写真なんかを中心に展開していこうと思います！！
しかし、日本は暑いですね～。