Love from Mitaka, Tokyo: 2012.03

2012/03/16

Inokashira Pond in The Park

One Of The Best Parks In Tokyo

Inokashira pond with an area of approximately 50,231 sq. yd has a few walking paths around it. Many tall trees afford shade to these paths. Visitors who has enough time may enjoy relaxed time sitting on any benches fixed alog the routes.

Late March cherry blossoms starts to bloom making people feel happier and merrier. The buds in the picture taken a few years ago were about to bloom.

Posted by Shige.

Fukinotou

This is a picture of "Fukinotou"   which is a kind of edible wild plants.

It's said to be a spring messenger which comes before snows mailt.

They are coming out   in the earliest spring,
Unique fragrance and bitterness brings you a spring fresh air.

"Fukinotou" is a bud of sprout's flowers. Allso,　it crops out before sprout leaves come in th air.         By Betty!   (*^。^*)

Fukitotou

Inokashira Park

Inokashira park covering the Ghibli Museum campus has a wide range of woods that residents of Mitaka or the visitors would enjoy walking or jogging in any seasons.

During warmer seasons you will see some people practice playing the musical instruments as in the photo. I hope the visitors to the Ghibli will find a chance to walk through the woods into the Inokashira pond area.

Posted by Shige.

Peace of mind

In Northern Okinawa Main Island

Avenue of Motobe Fukugi (common garcinia)

The Bise village in Motobe-cyou is famous for the path surrounded by the fukugi trees. You will see patches of sun light and feel a soft breeze. It has a very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Time runs slowly in this village.

     Beyond the fukugi trees spread the emerald green sea.

     Posted by Emba

2012/03/05

How Many Watchers OutSide Japan?

Below you can find how many over seas access our site have had in recent month. Thanks!

Posted by askitdeki: IMAYASU

2012/03/03

Let's Celebrate The Dolls's Festival !

Annually March 3 is the girls' day which is called "Hinamatsuri(dolls' festival)."

Let's light up the paper lanterns, drink sweet mild sake called "amazake" and pray for girls' health and good fortune.

Dancing with dolls to music is really fun for girls. Do you know the dolls are supposed to drink and enjoy themselves in the midnight while they are on display?

By Betty