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.                       

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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.   
 
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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.
    
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How Many Watchers OutSide Japan?

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

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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

Sanja Matsuri at Asakusa

Sanja Matsuri is one of the most famous Mikoshi (portable shrine) Parades.


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Famous Kabuki Star Tamasaburo Performs Dance

Famous Kabuki Star Tamasaburo Performs Dance

Tamasaburo who is a man dances Sagi Musume (Heron Daughter). It is amazing.



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Kodomo Kabuki Hikiyama Matsuri Festival of Demachi Tonami Toyama Japan

I visited Tonami Tulip country in Toyama from April 30 to May 2 2010 .
Where, such traditional event is held.

★Time Line starts from 20100430 A to N .
You can enjoy a bit more detail via Google Chrome browser, which offers translation from Japanese into your language.

or Enjoy the site below linked　aswell.

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Peace of Mind

In OKINWA

KUDAKA ISLAND

Kudaka island is a small island  (perimeter of 8km) locatend in the south part of mainland Okinawa.
It is called ,"The island of God." and is considered a scared island. Sanctuary is scattered through the island.




Rode made of white sand runs
through between tropical trees
and leads to the beach.
On the way you will be able
to see black-butterflies,
fluttering as though it is
guiding the way.
It is said that goddess of Ryukyu
appeared right down by the sea.

There is a special hole in the rock
on the edge of the surf.
It called, " Reborn hole."
It is said that if you go through
this hole, you will be able to start
a new better life.
It is a good place to go for a person
who wants a bit of luck for a new start.

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