SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 TOKYO -- When legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page arrives in Japan to promote his new film, Celebration Day, it seems certain he shall be met with a messaianic level of reverence initially cultivated during his first visit to the land of the rising sun in October 1971. I'm pleased to report the public screenings on Wed & Thu evening at the iconic Toho Cinemas - among dozens of others - have already sold out well in advance. Perhaps the most poignant image thus far is this one. Fukushima, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingo rock Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Now that would be an experience to remember!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome Back, Jimmy-san! Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan Monday, October 15th 2012 All photos credit Jun Sato/WireImages: http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJke4CEnxQ9lgAkhOJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTByYXBpa2k4BHNlYwNkZC1pbWctc3VtLTIEc2xrA2xhdHN1bQ--?w=1024&prtnr=Getty&h=1648&imgurl=d4.yimg.com%2Fsr%2Fimg%2F1%2F752618b4-ce21-3b66-9be4-a3552d19ec12&size=295KB+%7C+9+hours+ago&p=jimmy+page&ni=72&no=1&tt=Jimmy+Page+Arrives+In+Tokyo&sigi%5B0%5D=&sigi%5B1%5D=11pevp8a7&tmpl=&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com&imgt=latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black-Dog Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks, Jimmy looks good as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome Back, Jimmy-san! Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan Monday, October 15th 2012 All photos credit Jun Sato/WireImages: http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJke4CEnxQ9lgAkhOJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTByYXBpa2k4BHNlYwNkZC1pbWctc3VtLTIEc2xrA2xhdHN1bQ--?w=1024&prtnr=Getty&h=1648&imgurl=d4.yimg.com%2Fsr%2Fimg%2F1%2F752618b4-ce21-3b66-9be4-a3552d19ec12&size=295KB+%7C+9+hours+ago&p=jimmy+page&ni=72&no=1&tt=Jimmy+Page+Arrives+In+Tokyo&sigi%5B0%5D=&sigi%5B1%5D=11pevp8a7&tmpl=&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com&imgt=latest Huge thanks for the photos, but why did you take photos of your screen? Jimmy looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 By the way, will there be a press conference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Good to see Ross Halfin's happy smiling face. Jimmy looks happy to be greeted which is the most important thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Jimmy looks absolutely breath taking! Those lucky, lucky fans!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 For godsakes Taro, will you kindly edit your post? It isn't really necessary to quote Steve's post, including reposting all the photos. As Steve is the OP, we all would know who, what and why you were giving thanks. But it is really annoying that you reposted all of Steve's photos TWICE in your post...that is overkill. Because of that, it took nearly 5 minutes for the page to load and nearly froze my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2walsh Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for the great pics! What a good time to be a Zep fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Super Rock Tribute Show Gigabar in Tokyo, Japan Monday, October 15th 2012 The night with Mr. Jimmy Page in Tokyo!!! Thank you for the beautiful moment in my life. Thanks everyone there & Gigabar Tokyo! -- Jimmy Sakurai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for the great pics! What a good time to be a Zep fan! Stated perfectly! ^^ Strider, sorry your phone almost froze, but I had to laugh with you Steve, you must be in your glory!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Super Rock Tribute Show Gigabar in Tokyo, Japan Monday, October 15th 2012 Photos courtesy of Aki Fukasawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetPage Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you for all of this very heart warming coverage...Great to see Japan so much in love with Jimmy!!, love all of the adoring fans, and SAJ, very touched that Jimmy has yet again graced your favorite CIty!! Congrats and happy for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 In Tokyo with Jimmy Page... it's sunny and warm. Time to go record shopping. -- Ross Halfin, Mon, Oct 15th @ 2:30pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Symbol Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Good to see Jimmy getting a warm reception, and also that he took the time to meet fans & sign a few things. He wasn't for signing anything at Hammersmith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills Roppongi (Tokyo), Japan Japanese Press Conference & Premiere Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 Photo Credit: Steve A. Jones Photo Credit: Steve A. Jones Photo Credit: Steve A. Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills Roppongi (Tokyo), Japan Japanese Press Conference Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Japan Travel Guide: Roppongi Hills (No Zeppelin Content) A popular complex for dining, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment in Tokyo. Roppongi Hills, opened in 2003, it is a complex of offices, foreign banks, luxury shops and entertainment venues. It is also home to many famous Japanese celebrities who live in these very expensive high-rise buildings. There are lots of open spaces including an open air arena, with free performances. But for tourists and ex-pats living here, its attractions and activities will keep you amused around the clock. During the day you can visit the Mori Towers Complex. The first six floors have numerous shops and restaurants. Why are you wearing the kimono? She is celebrating Seijin Shiki, it is for girls turning 20 years old. She has come here for shopping. Known as the international gourmet center of Tokyo, it also has as many Japanese and ethnic restaurants to choose from. The top six floors are home to the Mori Art Museum, showing a wide variety of art and designs from Japan and abroad. But it is the nightlife that makes Roppongi come alive. Most of the bars can be found along Gaien Higashi Street, and the clubs are open until the early hours. You can also take the Roppongi Hills tour if your time is short. This is Yuko showing you Tokyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Mr. Jimmy Page, thanks for bringing smile to us!!! -- Jimmy Sakurai Jimmy Sakurai with Jimmy Page at the Gigabar in Tokyo on October 15th 2012. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Sakurai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you Steve for all of this. I love that Jimmy looks so relaxed and happy. This is what Ross says about the trip today. http://www.rosshalfi...ctober-2012.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you Steve for all of this. I love that Jimmy looks so relaxed and happy. This is what Ross says about the trip today. http://www.rosshalfi...ctober-2012.php People remember Jimmy was among the first wave of Western rock stars to tour Japan; the reverence they have for him is truly off the charts! His visit at this time as well as the Celebration Day screenings have brought much happiness & excitement to so many. As Ross mentioned - and as they've done many times before - he and Jimmy immediately proceeded to the Nishi-Shinjuku bootleg district soonafter flight arrival. Photo Credit: Steve A. Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 The question obviously had a hidden meaning, and I think the answer too was both 1st and 2nd degree (at least that's how I took it, but maybe it was just plain and factual in Jimmy's mind, who knows...) It's a good question. Suffice to say the mountain-climbing sequence you referred to was filmed behind Boleskine House the night of December 10, 1973, during which there was a partial lunar eclipse. Of course, December 10, 2007 another fusion of magick and music! Here's some wiki-wisdom: Page's fantasy role involved climbing up the face of a snow capped mountain... The act was meant to show Page on a quest of self enlightenment, and deep understanding, by seeking out the Hermit, a character featured in many Tarot packs. The mythological Hermit is seen on the summit of the mountain; Staff of Wisdom in one hand, and in the other, the Lantern of Knowledge held out abreast over the world below. Being a Threshold Guardian, he represents an obstacle the seeker must overcome to achieve true enlightenment. At the culmination of Page's quest, he reaches out to touch The Hermit, only to discover paradoxically that the Hermit is himself. Jimmy Page discussed this further during an interview with 'Guitar World' magazine: (GW): Well, I find it interesting that you were choosing to represent yourself as a hermit at a time when you were really quite a public figure. (Page): Well, I was hermetic. I was involved in the hermetic arts, but I wasn’t a recluse. Or maybe I was...The image of the hermit that was used for the [inside cover] art-work on Led Zeppelin IV and in the movie actually has it’s origins in a painting of Christ called The Light of the World by the pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt. The imagery was later transferred to the Waite tarot deck [the most popular tarot deck in use in the English-speaking world]. My segment was supposed to be the aspirant going to the beacon of truth, which is represented by the hermit and his journey toward it. What I was trying to say through the transformation was that enlightenment can be achieved at any point in time; it just depends on when you want to access it. In other words you can always see the truth, but do you recognize it when you see it or do you have to reflect back on it later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Who knows, maybe we'll meet someday on a snowy Mount Fuji, looking for our inner hermit under a full moon! I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted October 16, 2012 Administrators Share Posted October 16, 2012 a couple of pics from Ross: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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