In October, I decided to get a little vacation to Ishigaki. This was the first time for me to visit Okinawa, the southest islands of Japan. The small island was easy to drive around, and always fascinated us with indescribable scenery (here and there) and wonderful nature.
During the stay, we step farther to Iriomote island which is 20 minutes sailing. Iriomote island is famous for untouched wilderness, we canoed up the river in jungle (I got soaking wet), rode buffalo truck to Yufu-island, which is accessible only when the tide is out, then took a rest on the beach. I nearly forget to mention local cuisine, Soki-soba, Awamori-taste cocktail, and others. This is no doubt that I must go there again.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cinderella catsle at Halloween
It has been over 5 years since last time I went to Tokyo Disneyland. Suddenly the idea hit us, old classmates at Riverside, and went to immerse "Walt's wonderland". Though being well grown up, still girls cannot attract various dreaming world. One difference from our childhood was greediness, and we made a new record that numbers of attraction in a day, 15!!!! Hey, isn't it great? Well, I must confess that at the end, it became night. If I choose one of the best, I say Haunted mansion which was specially decorated during Halloween season by the style of Nightmare before Christmas.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
At Kurokawa
One of the best part of this trip was "Kurokawa spa", where is famous as spa in tasteful nature. We stayed beautiul annex located alongside river. At Kurokawa, you can buy spa-passport which allows visitors to take 3 different hotel's spa among variety of Onsens in the village.
Not only spa, foods (again! laughter..) which is full of fresh and local vegetable are too great to forget words to describe. I have to add even breakfast was awesome so that we ate too much in the morning.
Not only spa, foods (again! laughter..) which is full of fresh and local vegetable are too great to forget words to describe. I have to add even breakfast was awesome so that we ate too much in the morning.
Summer Trip2
We moved up to Kumamoto for sightseeing. Kumamoto was once governed by many famous histrical charactors, and there is "Kumamoto catsle" which is counted among the most beautiful three catsle in Japan. Not only its appearance, recently restored interior was also amazingly magnificent.
Of course, we cannot stop finding local delicious foods here, too, where famous of raw horse meat (photo), and musterd lotus root. Needless to say, they were very delicious!!
After trottering downtown, we drove ahead to Kurokawa, hidden scenic spa spot inland Kumamoto. On the way, we stopped at Aso mountain, which is famous as caldera volcano.Unfortunately, it started raining, and we can hardly see the crator, but we enjoyed fresh milk icecream.
Of course, we cannot stop finding local delicious foods here, too, where famous of raw horse meat (photo), and musterd lotus root. Needless to say, they were very delicious!!
After trottering downtown, we drove ahead to Kurokawa, hidden scenic spa spot inland Kumamoto. On the way, we stopped at Aso mountain, which is famous as caldera volcano.Unfortunately, it started raining, and we can hardly see the crator, but we enjoyed fresh milk icecream.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Summer Trip1
For the summer golden vacation, I went to Kyushu (The southern island in Japan) trip with my friends. It's fantastic!!! I totally was refreshed by driving, chatting, and delicious local cuisine.
Entering the island by flight, we landed at Kagoshima, where the shouthernmost pref. in Kyushu. Kagoshima is famous of "Shochu", a kind of Japanese Sake, and also great menu of food, raw slice of "Kibinago" (pond herring) with ponzu sause, and famous "Satsuma-age" which I felt astonishingly different from that I ate at Tokyo, of course this local one was better!
After eating dreaming dinner, we rushed into super-express, Tsubame, and went to Kumamoto, the next distination. I have to add gorgeousness of the train, the seats are really wodden, with elaborative embroidery, and the blind is made by rush, which is also famous products in Kyushu. I've never seen such a rich-taste car!
Entering the island by flight, we landed at Kagoshima, where the shouthernmost pref. in Kyushu. Kagoshima is famous of "Shochu", a kind of Japanese Sake, and also great menu of food, raw slice of "Kibinago" (pond herring) with ponzu sause, and famous "Satsuma-age" which I felt astonishingly different from that I ate at Tokyo, of course this local one was better!
After eating dreaming dinner, we rushed into super-express, Tsubame, and went to Kumamoto, the next distination. I have to add gorgeousness of the train, the seats are really wodden, with elaborative embroidery, and the blind is made by rush, which is also famous products in Kyushu. I've never seen such a rich-taste car!
Monday, May 05, 2008
Kiyomizu buried green
On the next day, we visited Kiyomizu in fresh green. It was very hot day even in May. In the morning, we went to 33-gendo, where hundreds of statues of Buddha are installed, (unfortunately, photo restricted), it was really overwhelming. Bu-bu-du-ke.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Guggenheim Art!?
At Tenryu-ji, famous temple at Arashiyama, Kyoto ,we met great "DARUMA" picture at the entrance. Even though it may be drawn in old days, it appeals us beyond hundreds of ages.
Of course, its garden is also breathtakingly beautiful. Though it was unbelievable, we stayed almost half of this afternoon in the room of temple just looking at the garden.
Of course, its garden is also breathtakingly beautiful. Though it was unbelievable, we stayed almost half of this afternoon in the room of temple just looking at the garden.
RANDEN ~Kyoto local train~
In the vacation called "Golden", regular members of my trip came to Kyoto, Arashiyama. Since Kyoto has alternative face of tradition, I'd never come to Arashiyama area yet, so this was the first time to get on Randen.
Buying on-the-go cuisine at Kyoto station, we had a comfortable lunch at the bank of Katsura-river. After that, we went to see tidy gardens.
Buying on-the-go cuisine at Kyoto station, we had a comfortable lunch at the bank of Katsura-river. After that, we went to see tidy gardens.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
mixture of beauty and silence
Spring is coming. What I like the most is flowers alongside water, which remind us interruction between nature and the art. What ancient Japanese people were good at is, I always suppose, to harmonize artificial materials (buildings, gardens, roads, etc.) with the grace of nature. Thanks to them, we could have such a lovely life in the neighborhood.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Africa Fever!?
Recently, two of my friends left for South Africa on business. One is my colleague, and the other is a girl who I work with hard together in college life. She was (still is!?) pretty aggressive, self-assured, and that made her company let her go to the most prospective emerging market. Her friends gathered to have farewell party at night of April in Daikan-yama, and there became a sort of reunion. Some are now working abroad, the others are active on various industry in Japan. It was quite interesting to hear story of different market, different culture, and different style of hardworking(!) towards what they believe their own best. I'm pleased with being one of them!
At any rate, is Africa evolving so fast that two of young prospective friends assigned to work there? Should I follow them? (laughter)
At any rate, is Africa evolving so fast that two of young prospective friends assigned to work there? Should I follow them? (laughter)
Sunday, March 09, 2008
All orange supporters
I rarely watch soccer game even in TV, but for the first time, went to soccer stadium with friends who took me out with free tickets. That was a newly renovated open stadium, and sunny weather brought us comfortable fresh spring air among the excited spectators. Japanese professional soccer has several different league, and this game is (I believe) played by teams in second top league. Unexpectedly, watching live game was very exciting, and by the end of the game, we were shouting together among the enthusiastic atmosphere. The winner was team of my town. Whatever the sports is, I should have tried going to stadium much earlier... It was that much fun!!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Haven't taken photos so long..
Meeting people is quite interesting. Last few months, since I've been assigned new job, I could have great opportunity to meet some exciting people.
My boss, who love to run (he runs between meetings!), also hold the post of executive, so we have little chance to see him usually. Last time we saw him, however, we had enough time to know his kind personality. He is quite easy person to talk instead he is in higher position, nimble, at the same time let us feel largeness in his conversation which filled with love to people. Rumor sais he's less clever, though I found that misunderstood his generous way.
Another fascinating person was used to be a researcher of state-of-the-art technology, who is posted to operation manager because of his impressive skills both in technology and management. It is what I didn't know that I was posted to this job at his reccomendation even though I had only a few chance to work with him in last 3 years. I asked lots of things of the business and technology, and he kindly answered all the questions I had, moreover gave me some important advice to have vision of the business.
Though I usually do not like to write about work, since recent meetings stimulate my mind, and seems as important change period in my life, I mentioned it in here.
My boss, who love to run (he runs between meetings!), also hold the post of executive, so we have little chance to see him usually. Last time we saw him, however, we had enough time to know his kind personality. He is quite easy person to talk instead he is in higher position, nimble, at the same time let us feel largeness in his conversation which filled with love to people. Rumor sais he's less clever, though I found that misunderstood his generous way.
Another fascinating person was used to be a researcher of state-of-the-art technology, who is posted to operation manager because of his impressive skills both in technology and management. It is what I didn't know that I was posted to this job at his reccomendation even though I had only a few chance to work with him in last 3 years. I asked lots of things of the business and technology, and he kindly answered all the questions I had, moreover gave me some important advice to have vision of the business.
Though I usually do not like to write about work, since recent meetings stimulate my mind, and seems as important change period in my life, I mentioned it in here.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Wish your new year!
As roll of waves, happiness, business, and strength of will going toward the future comes and back in turn in one's life. The year 2007 was such a fulfilling year, I could do what I believed it should be, and fortunately I could share that with many people who worked with me, which result in plus-bonus and job transfer.
(In 3 month I haven't updated myself, unexpectedly I got a new assignment, at the same time I received high rating in my previous project.)
Though I wondered if I see current job as any inevitable step of my life, now I felt sure it was necessary for me to have these last 3 years in order to make sure I could do something at least, and to start off what I really want to be. 2008 must be good new year to me.
Sorry, I wrote about myself too much. This photo I took in last Dec. when freiends and I went to Yumigahama, Izu in Japan. Lots were girls talk, and sometimes about life, but all the time it was quite fun. Every time I met my friends, most are working girls in frontline, they give me a great power. Thank you girls, and may god bress you in 2008, too.
(In 3 month I haven't updated myself, unexpectedly I got a new assignment, at the same time I received high rating in my previous project.)
Though I wondered if I see current job as any inevitable step of my life, now I felt sure it was necessary for me to have these last 3 years in order to make sure I could do something at least, and to start off what I really want to be. 2008 must be good new year to me.
Sorry, I wrote about myself too much. This photo I took in last Dec. when freiends and I went to Yumigahama, Izu in Japan. Lots were girls talk, and sometimes about life, but all the time it was quite fun. Every time I met my friends, most are working girls in frontline, they give me a great power. Thank you girls, and may god bress you in 2008, too.
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