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201097 minGdocumentary

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Okoru Saigyou

201097 minGdocumentary

Okishima Isao reflects on the Tamagawa Aqueduct's beauty and its impending changes while exploring the works of Saigyo and various artists.

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Okishima Isao reflects on the Tamagawa Aqueduct's beauty and its impending changes while exploring the works of Saigyo and various artists.

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Tomomi Ishiyamacast

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Okishima Isao stands at the Tamagawa Aqueduct, a site he cherishes, as plans emerge to close the walkway for a new road. In his 2010 documentary, he gathers a crew to capture the scenery before it changes. Okishima reflects on the works of various painters, writers, and manga artists. He also shares his thoughts on Saigyo, a traveling poet and Buddhist priest from the late Heian Period. The film runs for 97 minutes.

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