Kazue-machi Chaya-gai, Kanazawa (金沢市主計町茶屋街) Where you find a cozy street called Tea House Street ....… Read more
July 11 / Commemorative Stamps (記念切手)
Japanese Commemorative Stamps : "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Monogatari=源氏物語) was issued in 2008 . Genji Monogatari is one of the world oldest (1,000 years) novels. "The Tale Of Genji" is a classic work of Japanese literature written by the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu(紫式部) in the early years of the 11th century illustrating a unique depiction of the livelihoods of high courtiers during the Heian period. Many Ukiyoe(Woodblock prints) Commemorative Stamps have been issued in the past .... http:… Read more
July10 / My Friends in the Forest (birds) 2
Great Spotted Woodpecker( Dendrocopos major =アカゲラ= Akagera ) Despite its contrasting plumage, the great spotted woodpecker is often an inconspicuous bird. The large white shoulder patch is the feature that most easily catches the eye. When hidden by the foliage, its presence is often advertised by the mechanical drumming, a vibrating rattle, produced by the rapidly repeated blows of its strong bill upon a trunk or branch. The drumming of this species is shorter than… Read more
July 09 / Is Everything Small in Japan ?
Small Cars are popular in Japan The above K-car is Suzuki Hustler (660cc) Capsule Hotels in Shinjuku ¥3,000 a night or so Sounds like everything is SMALL in Japan, but...... what about those girls(imaginary) ..... Youtube : https://youtu.be/mVq3CBi1DI8 http://blog-imgs-80.fc2.com/s/k/b/skbjkjsk/pieceoftyoj… Read more
July 08 /Preparing for the Summer Camp
Summer School Holiday starts from July 21 and those shaven girls are open free until the end of August . No homeworks but Open work.... Let's Dance We are already ripe Life offers many opportunities .... W… Read more
Night View from Roppongi
Haneda Airport & Tokyo Bay from Roppongi Hills… Read more
New Satellite Images
Japan is now in the Rainy Season(梅雨). I wonder how many brutal typhoons are hitting Japan and Asia. The latest Geostationery Meteorological Satellite, Himawari(Sunflower) 8 just started operation today. OK Sunflower 8, Let's do the show ! Images July 07 from 02:30 to 11:30UTC every 3 hours(actually Himawari sends color images every 2,5mins)… Read more
July 07 / Today is "Tanabata" 七夕まつり
Tanabata=七夕, also known as the Tanabata-matsuri(七夕まつり) or "star festival", takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when, according to a legend, the two stars Altair(彦星) and Vega(織姫), which are usually separated from each other by the milky way(天の川), are able to meet on this day. Because the 7th month of the year roughly coincides with August rather than July according to the formerly used lunar calendar, Tanabata is still celebrated on August 7th in some regions of Japan, while it is celebrated o… Read more
July 06 / Gion Matsuri This Week (06-11)
Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival is one of the largest, most historical(more than 1,000 years consecutive) and certainly the longest festivals(one month long) in Japan. It lasts for the entire month of July and is crowned by a parade, the Yamaboko Junkō (山鉾巡行) on July 17(前祭り=sakimatsuri) and *July 24(後祭り=atomatsuri). It takes its name from Kyoto's Gion district. (*July 24th's Atomatsuri just resumed last year 2014 after 49 years of blank period since 1966). This is Naginata-hoko, the Parade-l… Read more
July 04 / History of The Gion Matsuri (祇園祭の歴史)
Kyoto has suffered on many occasions from all kinds of bad omens, including epidemics, floods, fires, and earthquakes. To keep the spirits from being angry, special protective or goryo-e(御霊会) festivals have been held in Kyoto since ancient times. The first Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's oldest goryo-e festivals, was held in the early Heian period 平安時代 (794-1185) to stop a series of devastating plagues. Though… Read more
Tonight's the Night
I wonder why all the restaurant tables are empty .... The Restaurant Manager told me that it must be someone I know who has reserved an entire floor for tonight ....… Read more
July 03 /Japanese Peaches 桃(Momo)
Peach is one of the most famous fruits in Japan. If melons are gentlemen, Japanese peaches are naturally ladies. Well-known for their lovely and refined appearance, elegant temperament, as well as their waterborne "heart", Japanese peaches are only in season from June to August. Peaches are most certainly the farmers' masterpieces. Their pink skin immediately catches the eye, while the sweet scent of their smooth and tender white flesh gradually penetrates the delicate exterior of the ripe fruit. This sweetness is ye… Read more
Shall We Move to the Hotel ?
For our warm night in Tokyo… Read more
