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Cherry blossom
just ended their magical show and now it's time for the other flowers to show their beauty.
There are so many flowers are blooming in every temples and shrines in Kyoto .
Also the fresh green of Momiji leaves are so bright to our eyes.
I went to Honnen-in temple, one of my favorite temple in Kyoto .
When I'm gazing the moss, I almost find the wide universe within small world .
Blooming time! A lot of people might think there is not much to do or see for this moment in Kyoto.
no way no way, I think this is one of the best time of the year to visit Kyoto.
The weather is so mild and easy to chill out.
I wish I could show you how colorful they are and send you the gorgeous scent of those flowers.
Reina

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Hi, How are you?

It has been quite humid recently,hasn't it?





Between the 3rd to 5th of May the flower festival is held in Hiroshima.
This festival is one of the biggest events in Hiroshima and is always bustiling with spectators.
Cars,beautifully decorated with flowers parade Heiwa-Odori street.
It is about 5 min walk from J-hoppers Hiroshima.
It was so busy this year that I didn't go, just to avoid the crows!
But ,if you're in Hiroshima visiting,you should check it out!
It is simply beautiful,and there is loads to see!!

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The other day I hanged around the central down town of Osaka, and I found a Otaku dancer (Otaku : In modern Japanese slang, the term otaku refers to fan of, or is specialized in any particular theme, topic, or hobby. Common uses are anime otaku (a fan of anime ) and manga otaku (a fan of comic books or manga), Otaku's fashion is very unique, and they wear a frumpy cloth, because their interest is focused on the only anime or manga.).

He was dancing in front of the passer-by audiences. He is challenging to get a high score of Dancing Game at penny arcade.

His dancing is very sophisticated. I guess that he practiced and more practice.
It was very funny to see a gap in between his businesslike aspect and dancing skill like a professional dancer.

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Have you had "Dagashi"in Japan?
The dictionary says that it is "molded confection" ,but I would just say "cheapie and childish sweets".
I guess there are same things in all over the world, but there are soooooo many kinds of Dagashi in Japan,and children LOVE them.

Normally, Dagashi shops are near elementary schools, and school kids get together there after their school and spend a lot of time.
The prices are getting higher,but still really cheap - from 5 yen to less than 200 yen. That's why it's possible to buy for kids.

However, we adults also miss Dagashi sometimes（often?),remembering our childhood...
To our joy, we can buy Dagashi at the supermarket and even convenience store now!

I don't buy sweets so often, but I always get hungry before I finish my work here at the evening.
So I go to 7 ELEVEN which is located on the corner of JH Osaka.
I found there is the small Dagashi space recently, and I buy some quite often since then.
Now my favorite Dagashi is "BIG THUNDERS"!

It's Big, and Yummy, and Cheap! It's only 53yen and worth to pay!

You would find more Dagashi in Japan..
Why don't you buy for souvenir before you go back to your country?

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Usually we enjoy viewing momiji leaves in autumn, when their colour turns red and yellow.
However green momiji leaves are also fresh and nice.


By the way, I took this picture in Jinko-in Temple, which is in the north of Kyoto City.
Google map
It is not a very famous temple and is off the major sightseeing course.
Actually, it is pretty cool.


The small temple is well maintained and has many kind of flowers and trees.
These flowers seems to open up one after another every season and delight visitors' eyes.

Jinkoin in each seasons

It is said the temple was founded in the 13th century (Kamakura Period).
Free entrance.


You can get there by City Bus
Please take #9 from Kyoto Station Bus Terminal and get off at Jinko-in Busstop.

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This coming Saturday to Tuesday is called golden week and it's a week of National holidays!
Yahoooooo!!

I bet everywhere will be packed with tons of people...

I'm going to visit my grandparents in Shimane which is face to the Japan sea. I will just have relaxing time in a country side:)

What can we do in Hiroshima?

You can go to Flower Festival!
Flower festival is held on the 3rd to the 5th.
It will be lot's of flowers, stages, dance performances and food stalls!


I recommend you to join the flower candle message.
You can write an message on a paper and roll it around the candle. It will be put in the peace park. The fee is 400yen for 1 message and the money will be used to preserve the A-bomb dome.



My golden week will start from flower festival, soccer game (Sanfrecce　Hiroshima　VS　Montedio Yamagata) to Shimane trip!!

Enjoy your holidays:)

http://www.hiroshima-ff.com/

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Yabusame Shinji @ Kamigamo shrine … It’s OK but…

ART RULES KYOTO 2008: live performance @ MOMAK …It’s also nice…but…

KamogawaOdori @ PontochoKaburennjo Theater …It’s very nice performance…but…

Noritake Kinashi Exhibition @ JR Kyoto Station…I like his works….but…

I think there will be crowded wherever you go (because May 3rd is national holiday).

Except Nishikyogoku Sanga Stadium.

It’s my recommended !!

Why don’t go Kyoto Sanga’s game!?

2008 J.LEAGUE DIVISION 1

KYOTO SANGA F.C.

vs

CONSADOlE SAPPORO

5/3rd Sat 13:00 Kick off

@ NISHIKYOGOKU ST.\1500～(advance ticket)

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