I’ve been waited for this Japanese scene documentary and it does not disappoint, this takes a different tone than the usual Must Watch edits on FM! But is equally as important, if not more so actually. Everyone needs to watch this!
Kotaro Tanaka and Hiroshi Uehara talk about the development of BMX Flatland Culture in Japan. We will see through the different styles and levels of BMX Flatland Japanese riders the evolution of the sport. Entirely in Japanese language, they show us their love and Passion to push the sport and the Lifestyle around it.
Filmed in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Nara, Sanda and Kobe in 2010 and 2013.
Featuring Riders: Kotaro Tanaka, Hiroshi Uehara, Yohei “Ucchie” Uchino, Enoyang, Shinichi Kiba, Masato, Mao Yuasa, Naoya Wada, Yu Shoji, Keiji “Tamao” Nakamura, Hiroya Morisaki, Susumo Morioka, Moto Sasaki, Akira Okamura.
Direction & Photography: Camilo Gutierrez
Edit & Post- Production: Irene Rojas Erlenbach
Wow. I had often wondered what elements were responsible for the vibrant and expansive BMX scene in Japan, This documentary was really insightful in that it not only showed that there is an overall structure and cohesion to the scene through the BMX schools and events happening in Japan but also how the riders really identified with their own personal impact and contribution to the scene. Inspiring to say the very least!
japanese flatland rocks!
Great work behind the scenes from the likes of Kotaro, Hiroshi, York Uno, Yasu, and many others that have paved the way. And now top current pros i.e, Ucchie now give back to the scene, it goes on and on. Amazing documentary from Camillo, would love to see more of these in the future!
Watching this and Viki’s recent edit really fuel my desire to go visit & ride in Japan. A great documentary.
I love bmx
I like their ‘BMX’ approach to riding, not just flat but do what you want or learn what you want. That is an ideology that desperately needs accepted in the U.S. flatland scene.
WOW, very inspiring:)
This is worth a watch too!
Thanks for sharing!
4:27 what??