blog 2019

Dec. 31, 2019
201912310018.jpg I rang the bell on new year's eve at the temple to get rid of the worldly desires.
Dec. 31, 2019
201912310013.jpg @Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple No. 66
It's located on a high place, which is approximately 927 meters above sea level.
Dec. 30, 2019
201912300001.jpg @Narita Airport Terminal Three
My flight was delayed by the bad weather. The captain resumed landing.
Dec. 26, 2019
201912260001.jpg This is the last ramen of this year @Homemade Noodles Ito Ginza.

* Ramen List
Dec. 25, 2019
201912250001.jpg With best wishes for Merry Christmas!!
Dec. 21, 2019
201912210001.jpg I went to the movie theatre to see Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon w/my daughters.

* Movie List
Dec. 14, 2019
201912140001.jpg I went for a drive to Kujukuri Beach today.
I had Soy-Marinated Tuna Sashimi Rice Bowl @Katsuura Fishing Port!! Katsuura is a great place to find fresh tuna to eat.
Dec. 13, 2019
201912130007.jpg @GSIX on my way back home.
Dec. 12, 2019
201912120007.jpg Ao no Dokutsu(Blue Grotto)@Yoyogi Park. Compared to last year, SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE stood in front of the station
this year!!
Dec. 12, 2019
201912120001.jpg I grab a cup of coffee @Salon on Five in Tokyu Main Store!!
Dec. 10, 2019
201912100001.jpg White KITTE@Marunouchi on my way back home.
Nov. 30, 2019
201911300015.jpg Construction of Tokyo's New National Stadium complete today!! 233 days to go to the Olympic games Tokyo 2020.
Nov. 30, 2019
201911300001.jpg I attended parents association meeting of my daughter's University @Katsushika Campus.
Nov. 23, 2019
201911230001.jpg I went to my daughter's University Festival @Kagurazaka Campus w/my daughter.
Nov. 19, 2019
201911190013.jpg @Roppongi Hills and Keyakizaka
The Christmas lights are beautiful this year, too.
Nov. 19, 2019
201911190001.jpg @Tokyo Midtown and Hinokizaka
The Christmas lights are beautiful this year, too.
Nov. 18, 2019
201911180001.jpg @Marunouchi
The Christmas lights are beautiful this year, too.
Nov. 16, 2019
201911160001.jpg Magic Hour @Tokyo Bay It's so beautiful!!
Nov. 13, 2019
201911130007.jpg @Nihombashi
The Christmas lights are beautiful this year, too.
Nov. 10, 2019
201911100018.jpg The Emperor and Empress Parade from the Imperial Palace to the Akasaka Imperial Residence. I took a good place to see the parade in front of Niju-bashi Bridge.
Nov. 4, 2019
201911040081.jpg Green ginkgo trees@Meijijingu Gaien
Nov. 4, 2019
201911040067.jpg The mostly complete New National Stadium is seen under construction in Shinjuku!! 263 days to go to the Olympic games Tokyo 2020.
Nov. 4, 2019
201911040028.jpg SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE open November 1, 2019. A major highlight is SHIBUYA SKY, offering a fabulous 360-degree view of Tokyo!!
Oct. 31, 2019
201910310001.jpg Shibuya Halloween 2019
Shibuya gets out of control on Halloween this year too.
Oct. 27, 2019
201910270003.jpg The 46th Tokyo Motor Show Begins! I had fun that!!
Oct. 26, 2019
201910260005.jpg Happy birthday to me! Patisserie SATSUKI's cake is delicious!!
Oct. 26, 2019
201910260001.jpg Scenery at dusk @Makuhari Beach
Oct. 23, 2019
201910230001.jpg Shibuya is now in the midst of a redevelopment bonanza. Shibuya Scramble Square, a 47-story complex directly above Shibuya Station, will open this autumn as the highest building in Shibuya.
Oct. 21, 2019
201910210002.jpg I had lunch at Kanda Yabu Soba that is one of the oldest Soba restaurants in Tokyo!! I ordered their famous KAMONAN SOBA (Grilled Duck Soba) and TEN-SEIRO SOBA (Cold Soba). It's my recommendation. This Soba is worth eating!!
Sept. 27, 2019
201909270002.jpg Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan Monument@Gyoko-dori Avenue
Sept. 20, 2019
201909200001.jpg I drop in @TOKYO Stadium in Chofu City.
The Rugby World Cup 2019 will take place in Japan from 20 September to 2 November 2019.
Sept. 15, 2019
201909150001.jpg I enjoyed my daughter's high school festival 'Yuhisai'! This year's theme is Lemon...
Sept. 9, 2019
201909090005.jpg The typhoon No.15, also known as Typhoon Fah-sai, caused heavy damage!! It's a beautiful sunset after a typhoon has passed.
Sept. 8, 2019
201909080001.jpg @Makuhari Beach
Red Bull Air Race World Championship was finally over...
Sept. 7, 2019
201909070014.jpg I went to Tokyu Shibuya Mein Store "KINSHOUKAI Autumn and Winter Collection 2019".
Sept. 7, 2019
201909070007.jpg I ate Sanuki Udon for lunch @Kagawa Ippuku in Kanda near my office!!
Sept. 7, 2019
201909070001.jpg Red Bull has decided not to continue the Red Bull Air Race World Championship beyond the 2019 season. This is the final race in the world!
Sept. 6, 2019
201909060001.jpg I got 5,000 Golden Circle Award Points. So I drank alone at the Lobby Lounge Shangri-La. I had Shangri-La Moscow Mule and Grace of Manhattan tonight!!
Aug. 16, 2019
201908160023.jpg The Naruto whirlpools occur along the Shikoku coast of the Naruto Strait, and are created by the large volumes of water moving between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean between high and low tide, combined with the unique underwater geography of the narrow strait.
Aug. 16, 2019
201908160000.jpg @The Otsuka Kokusai Museum of Art in Naruto
A replica of the Sistine Chapel is amazing!!
Aug. 13, 2019
201908130023.jpg The Seto Inland Sea is rich in scenic beauty. It shines on the beautiful sea. This beach is Salar de Uyuni in Japan. I took some wonderful photos in which the Setouchi Inland Sea mirrors the sky!
Aug. 13, 2019
201908130001.jpg @Yoshima PA I arrived Shikoku after long-distance driving. I was really exhausted.
Aug. 12, 2019
201908120001.jpg I enjoyed an innovative form of jazz originally played @Tokyo Opera City in Shinjuku. The tenor saxophonist ant I were in the same grade together in junior high school.
Aug. 5, 2019
2019080501001.jpg Ginza Line Ginza Sta. Now Under Construction for the Tokyo Olympics that will be held in 2020!!
Aug. 3, 2019
201908030002.jpg @Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa
I watched the fireworks at AEON MALL Makuhari New City tonight!!
Aug. 1, 2019
201908010001.jpg Suzuran@Ebisu is famous for fresh handmade noodles. This ramen shop is a typical Tokyo ramen shop. This ramen is worth eating. It's my recommendation.

* Ramen List
July 30, 2019
201907300001.jpg Tokyo Skytree Illuminated to Celebrate
'1 Year to Go!' Before Tokyo 2020 Games!!
Skytree switches off lights at 24:00...zzz
July 27, 2019
201907270006.jpg The Bon Festival dance is tonight!!
July 27, 2019
201907270001.jpg I ate pasta for lunch @VANSAN w/my daughter.
July 27, 2019
201907270000.jpg I visited the university in Nishi-Chiba with my daughter today. "Open Campus" is a Japanese English word. This is an event that high school students visit a university.
July 26, 2019
201907260019.jpg @The Bar Ritz Carlton It's wonderful to hear Sara singing voice in person. After a performance I had a cozy chat with Sara for a few minutes.
July 26, 2019
201907260001.jpg Today is the previous day of the dog day of summer, I went to NODAIWA and I ate grilled eel and rice in lacquered box with clear soup of eel liver.
July 23, 2019
201907230000.jpg The popular life-sized Doraemon appeared at TV Asahi and Roppongi Hills.
July 10, 2019
201907100015.jpg @Old Manseibashi Sta. remains
The old Manseibashi station now a mixed-use shopping, drinking and dining space known as mAAch Ecute.
July 4, 2019
201907040001.jpg It has been raining a lot recently. Tokyo Skytree in the clouds.
June 26, 2019
201906260001.jpg @LAMB MEAT TENDER in Jimbocho
I participated in the company's drinking party tonight.
June 23, 2019
201906230007.jpg I had lobster roll @Luke's Lobster Shibuya Park Street w/my friend.
June 23, 2019
201906230004.jpg Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium@Meijijingu Gaien Tokyo w/my friend.
June 22, 2019
201906220001.jpg The lemon tree in my garden. Still green fruits growing on tree.
June 18, 2019
201906180001.jpg Takano@Ebara-Nakanobu
This ramen shop appeared in Michelin Guide Tokyo. Takano's ramen is my recommendation.

* Ramen List
June 16, 2019
201906160002.jpg I went to Apple Ginza this morning.
June 12, 2019
201906120001.jpg I purchased AO and I got HIBIKI from my friend. These whiskies are my favorites!!
June 10, 2019
201906100001.jpg I had Shakerato Mint Freddo @Starbucks Reserve Bar. It's release just today!!
May 28, 2019
201905280001.jpg I went to Shikoku The rain that falls at parting...
May 19, 2019
201905190001.jpg A pre-photoshoot for the Japanese traditional coming-of-age ceremony of my daughter @Mihama-en.
May 17, 2019
201905170001.jpg Fukuoka-born ramen chain Ichiran is famous for its tonkotsu (pork-based) noodles. However, it has just opened a new outpost in Nishi-Shinjuku, which serves a pork-free version of its popular noodles. It's my first pork free Ichiran!!

* Ramen List
May 11, 2019
201905110001.jpg I attended the 1st parent association meeting of my daughter's University in 2019 @Hotel Grand Palace (Kudanshita)
I saw circumhorizon arc.
May 11, 2019
201905110015.jpg It's my first Gong cha @Spanish Steps!!
May 4, 2019
201905040021.jpg I attended my university reunion @GUAN Marunouchi Bldg. Tokyo for the first time in a year.
May 4, 2019
201905040001.jpg Peaple's Visit to the Palace after the Assession to the Throne
It was already over by the time I got there.
May 3, 2019
201905030025.jpg I went to Meiji Jingu Shrine
This shrine surrounded by a lush forest of tens of thousands of trees, this regal shrine was built in 1920 as a dedication to the Emporer Meiji and Empress Shoken. Kiyomasa well is a place full of mind having high purification power visiting south ponds from Shobuda.
May 3, 2019
201905030009.jpg @Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium is under construction for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.
May 3, 2019
201905030003.jpg @Takanawa Gateway Sta. Yamanote Line (Scheduled for Opening in 2020)
Under Construction!!
May 3, 2019
201905030001.jpg Tokyo-Gaikan Expressway is easy to drive.
May 2, 2019
201905020025.jpg @Tokyo National Museum in Ueno
I toured this museum for free.
May 2, 2019
2019050210023.jpg @National Museum of Nature and Science
in Ueno
May 2, 2019
2019050210003.jpg @The Railway Museum in Omiya
I have visited to Transportation Museum "Kotsu Hakubutsukan" in Akihabar, but this is my first time to visit this museum!!
May 1, 2019
201905010017.jpg Crowds of young people gather at the scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station as celebrates start of new era (R-1)!!
May 1, 2019
201905010014.jpg New era visit to Miyamasu Mitake Shrine in Shibuya.
May 1, 2019
201905010006.jpg Walk around the Imperial Palace on the first day of the Reiwa Era!! People celebrating start of Reiwa.
May 1, 2019
201905010001.jpg @Ramen Yamaguchi Ratsushiki
The first meal of the Reiwa Era is Ramen!! This ramen shop appeared in Michelin Guide Tokyo 2017. Yamaguchi Ratsushiki is my recommendation.

* Ramen List
Apr. 30, 2019
201904300001.jpg Thanks Heisei Era!!
Apr. 28, 2019
201904280037.jpg Azalea Festival(Tsutsuji Matsuri) is celebrated yearly at the Nezu Shrine in Tokyo. About 100 types of azaleas, with the number of flowers totalling 3000, can be found in the compound. The Nezu Shrine is said to have been established over 1,900 years ago.
Apr. 28, 2019
201904280013.jpg The State Guest House building in Motoakasaka, Tokyo was constructed in 1909.
Apr. 28, 2019
201904280011.jpg Possible Banksy Work @Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office
Apr. 28, 2019
201904280002.jpg Shinjuku's Scissors!?
Apr. 28, 2019
201904280001.jpg Shinjuku's Eye!!
Apr. 27, 2019
201904270001.jpg Today's open class day of my daughters.
Apr. 21, 2019
201904210001.jpg I went to Kameido Tenjin Shrine Wisteria Festival. Wisteria flowers begin blooming all at once!! The weeping variety of wisteria is really beautiful.
Apr. 20, 2019
201904200001.jpg I took my daughter to Katsushika Campus this morning!!
Apr. 12, 2019
201904120013.jpg Have a drink w/my friend after work.
@Kabuki in Nihonbashi-Muromachi
Apr. 12, 2019
201904120004.jpg I come to Makuhari Office for the first time in a while.
Apr. 6, 2019
201904060010.jpg Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing in the neighboring park today!!
Apr. 4, 2019
201904040001.jpg Walk around the Imperial Palace at lunch break!!
Apr. 1, 2019
201904010001.jpg The new fiscal year begins!!
Mar. 31, 2019
201903310055.jpg Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing
@Tokyo Midtown
Mar. 31, 2019
201903310033.jpg Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing
@Nogawa River
Mar. 31, 2019
201903310022.jpg Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing
@Ondagawa River
Mar. 31, 2019
201903310001.jpg Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing
@Megurogawa River
Mar. 27, 2019
201903270007.jpg Illuminated cherry blossoms at night are fantastic and beautiful. It's amazing!! @Chidorigafuchi and Kitanomaru Park
Mar. 24, 2019
201903240002.jpg I enjoyed famous bridges viewing in a small boat along the Nihonbashi river, the Kanda river and the Sumida river. Nihonbashi is linked by the Nihonbashi River to some of Tokyo's major waterways, including the Kanda River and the Sumida River.
Mar. 21, 2019
201903210001.jpg TDR tickets will expire this month. I renew my tickets @TDR ticket center this eveneng!!
Mar. 20, 2019
201903200001.jpg I went to Haneda Airport in order to pick my daughter up this evening.
Mar. 19, 2019
201903190001.jpg I come to Yamashita office this evening.
Mar. 15, 2019
201903150001.jpg I had a wonderful time @The Bar Ritz Carlton in Tokyo Midtown. There I enjoy drinks (Blossom Royal, Kirschbaum and Ritz-Carlton Manhattan) with live Jazz music and enjoy early cherry blossom viewing!!
Mar. 13, 2019
201903130001.jpg Tokyo Sta. in the blue moment from D's Lounge Tokyo.
Mar. 12, 2019
201903120001.jpg After it rains, the blue sky and clowds reflects beautifully on the window. Like a Cloud Bldg.!!
Mar. 9, 2019
201903090002.jpg Amazing view from Tokyo Tower's Top Deck observatory!! It's been a long time since I've been here.
Mar. 2, 2019
201903020000.jpg It's a nice day today. Driving on the Metropolitan Expressway. Fun to one hour drive!!
Mar. 2, 2019
201903020006.jpg It's getting warmer, so the plum trees are already blossoming @Bairin Park.
My house's plum tree also already blossoming.
Feb. 27, 2019
201902270010.jpg It's my first time to visit Tokyo Gate Bridge. It's also called "Dinosaur Bridge" is a truss cantilever bridge across Tokyo Bay.
Feb. 27, 2019
201902270002.jpg Marunouchi subway line rolls out new car series. A new 2000 Series train on the Marunouchi Line is seen at Tokyo Metro's Tokyo Station today.
It's my first time ride in a new car.
Feb. 16, 2019
201902160012.jpg Enjoy Shibura and I went to Tokyu Shibuya "Collection SOMOKAI in the summer latest the spring of 2019" on Saturday.
Feb. 14, 2019
201902140004.jpg Sunset @Tokyo Sta. It's so beautiful.
Feb. 14, 2019
201902140002.jpg Today's open class day of my daughters.
Feb. 14, 2019
201902140001.jpg I've got Hand-made Chocolate Cake from my family for Valentine's Day. Thanks a lot! I'll pay them back tenfold next month.
Feb. 13, 2019
201902130005.jpg I come to Yokohama on business this morning!!
Feb. 6, 2019
201902060004.jpg After the rain @Tokyo Sta. View from Marunouchi bldg.
Feb. 2, 2019
201902020001.jpg Tokyo Tower, Tokyo SkyTree and Mt.Fuji @Makuhari Beach.
Feb. 1, 2019
201902010001.jpg The night view from the the 37th floor of the Mandarin Oriental. I can see my office on the opposite side.
Jan. 28, 2019
201901280001.jpg Got network training @Shinagawa InterCity.
Jan. 21, 2019
201901210002.jpg Tonight there is a Supermoon over Tokyo and the rest of the world.
Jan. 20, 2019
201901200004.jpg @Ginza w/my daughter
Jan. 13, 2019
201901130001.jpg New Year's visit to Komamori Shrine near my wife's parents' home
Jan. 10, 2019
201901100001.jpg I went to Central Training Institute on business.
Jan. 6, 2019
201901060001.jpg A partial solar eclipse occurred this morning!!
Jan. 4, 2019
201901040001.jpg New Year's visit to Miyamasu Mitake Shrine. I go to this shrine to make wishes for the coming year. I picked up Omikuji(paper fortune) which told me Good Fortune in this year.:)
Jan. 3, 2019
201901030001.jpg @Universal Studios Japan
This is the fourth time I've come here!!
Jan. 2, 2019
201901020001.jpg @Seto Inland Sea w/my daughters. It's so beautiful.
Jan. 1, 2019
201901010001.jpg A Happy New Year.
May this year be happy and fruitful!!
New Year's visit to the shrine of the tutelary deity with my daughters.

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