Tokyo Waterfront from Rainbow Bridge

Today I saw the scene of Tokyo Waterfront on the Rainbow Bridge under the blue sky in autum.

It was very beautiful.

I felt the artificial beauty, the power of human, and the importance of balance between human and nature.

Mr.G

Today I met Mr.G at the first time.

His house was located at deep in the mountains and the view from his house was wonderful.

He was very gentle and his smile was charming.

I saw his hand-made violin, and it was very elegant and beatiful.

I am looking forward to see him the next month.

Sangayaki

I cooked Sangayaki which was one of the Japanese traditional fisherman's cooking.

I cut some horse mackerels, long onions, and green shiso leaves into small pieces and then added miso.

All of them were mixed and beaten by a kitchen knife (so called "tataki" in Japanese) and pan-fried.

This is my favorite cooking and it is very healthy and delicious.

An old fallen tree

I walked in a needleleaf forest at North-Yatsugatake.

There was an old fallen tree covered with moss.

I deeply breathed in fresh air with phytoncide and I imagined the long long history of nature.

My mind became to be at peace.

Escher's exhibition

Today I visited M.C.Escher's exhibition at Sakura City Museum of Art, titled "The Eternal Labyrinth".

This photo is a model of the stairs to climb and climb eternally.

I think that his art is very delicate, mysterious, and wonderful.

I love it!

Yashimagahara Marsh

My family visited Yashimagahara Marsh in Nagano Prefecture this summer vacation.

Here is a high-altitude marsh and recognized as a national natural treasure.

We enjoyed hiking and met so many flowers.

This beatiful flower is called "Kawara-nadesiko". "Nadesiko" means Japanese Lady.

Return from England

My son has returned home from England.

He really enjoyed a great homestay for two weeks.

I appreciate his host family's gracious hospitality.

Shimotsukeso

This is Shimotsukeso in full bloom at Mt.Tairappyo.

I like it because "Shimotsuke" means Tochigi Prefecture where I have lived in a long time ago.

It reminds me the old good days.

Mt.Tairappyo

At 2, August, I climbed Mt.Tairappyo, 1984m.

This mountain is famous for many beatiful flowers in summer.

I walked for about 7 hours and that was good exercise!

I went to an onsen after I climbed down, and so I was very refreshed.

Fishing at Tateyama Bay

I had a good time fishing with my family at Tateyama Bay.

We fished many fishes and cooked by ourselves.

The ocean was beatiful and fishes were delicious, it was pretty good for us!

Ohga-hasu came from 2000 years ago.

This is "Ohga-hasu". The lotus are in full bloom at Chiba Park now.

The source of this flower was only one seed discovered by Dr. Ohga's group in 1951.

On investigation, the seed proved to be 2000 years old!

It was very surprising that the seed came into bud and developed bloom.

How powerful the life is!

Unaju is delicious in summer!

We Japanese often eat an "Unaju" in summer. Unaju is a rice and broiled eel.

I went to the special eel restaurant named Kawatoyo near the street in Naritasan.

The cook was opening and cutting live eel and broiling it in front of us.

It's very aromatic and excellent.

If you have a chance to go to Narita, try to find it!

Departure for England

Today I went to Nrita Airport to see my son off. He is goingto go England for homestay at the first time.

He knew his watch forgotten as soon as he arrived at Narita Airpot. I bought a new one for him.

I stopped by the temple of Naritasan on my way home and prayed for his safety. I hope him to have a nice trip!

How wondreful Mt. Shirane is!

Today I got up at 2:30 a.m. and drived to Nikko to climb Mt. Shirane,2578m.

The weather was just right. The blue sky and the white cloud were beautiful. The wind blew cool and fine.

I enjoyed the sight of the top of Mt. Shirane.

Today was a wonderful day!

Iyogatake, the mountain of my hometown

At first, I'd like to introduce you to this mountain, "Iyogatake", 336m.

I love Iyogatake because she is very cool and in my hometown.

I'm so happy to see her everyday and to climb about 10 times a year.

But now, it is too hot to climb in summer!

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