tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229955312011-11-06T11:17:46.647+09:00Join me in discovering this quiet city I now call home!midnitebarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06100863880046625945noreply@blogger.comBlogger1751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22995531.post-1156584237890495662006-08-26T18:09:00.000+09:002006-08-26T18:23:57.933+09:00

First of all thank you so much for the wonderful comments and suggestions from my last post...my confession and for all the other photos I posted. I really apprecate all of it and I want to say I love reading them all.Finally, I have decided that I can't go on posting daily. Im sorry , my city dp family if Im leaving you sooner. I still would like to share photos of the city I came to love with

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Taken a few weeks back, when hubby and me went driving around the countryside. This is a dam , sorry I forgot the name. It was so quiet and peaceful here !!Anyway I have a confession. I recently have been thinking quitting daily photo blogging. Its been difficult sometimes for me, coz there are days that I dont even want to open my pc. I'm supposed to be on vacation but still I am ever so

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This is a remnant of my izumi festival photos and I know I've already shown you many yukata pictures but I personally like this photo very much. The simple beauty and grace of these 2 young ladies are so refreshing compared to many fully made-up beauties. I remember my youth, hahhhh!!" The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy ! "alfred north whitehead 1861~ 1947

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" The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes . "harold b. lee 1899 ~ 1973Houses here are mostly gray and dark that whenever I see a lively colored house I feel happy. This is not actually a home thoough , but a small restaurant .

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Sometimes the coast guard allows us ..land people to visit their floating abode. This is inside one of their ships docked at the tzuchizaki port area .A tribute to the brave men who guards our seas from people like " capt. jack sparrow " and " davie jones " !!Have a nice weekend to all !!

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" The goal of life is living in agreement with nature "Zeno 335 BC ~ 264 BC from ... Diogenes Laertius I am so sorry dear visitors for not posting for a couple of days ! Japan has just finished " obon " , I think its the equivalent of all souls day in other parts of the world. Time to remember and pay respects to dead ancestors . Hubby had a 5 day off from work , some got more...others none at

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" komachi " , thats the name of akita's bullet train. Will take you to Tokyo in about 4 hours , whooozz..!

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" You must not know too much or to be precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft ; a certain free-margin , and even vagueness - ignorance , credulity - helps your enjoyment of these things ."walt whitman 1819 ~ 1892This is a nice way to enjoy nature too .... during the hot summer days.

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Not to be confused with the english word. " Happi " is what that matsuri guy is wearing . I like to call it happi coat, hahah! The socks they are wearing are called " tabi " while the sandals are called " geta ". Sorry because I dont know what that short pants that looks to me like underpants are called. I think our male dp bloggers will look good in this attire.Sorry I didnt have time to post

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Tiers of lanterns light up the night sky during the 3 ~ 6th of August. Lanterns that symbolizes ears of rice are lit and hung on bamboo poles , called kanto. These are skillfully carried and manipulated by men who parade among excited spectators. This year there were 260 kanto's paraded and the heaviest of this poles weight about 50 kilos. There are kiddie kantos too for young men ...or boys. The

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" himawari " in nihonggo ひまわり

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" The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But you have to SEE . "Ernst Haas 1985Well, can you see what I'm seeing ? Anyway its the selion tower on Tzuchizaki's port area. Kind of a modern lighthouse , but its not. There's a restaurant on the top floor..oh it's the only floor actually. You get a good view of of the sea and part of the city from up

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Look who wanted to join us for lunch yesterday? Brought obento on our drive yesterday and found a nice place for picnic. It was green everywhere and I really had a nice relaxing time with hubby. Of course when there's green..there are bugs. Bees bother me but not this little fellow.Grasshopper is " batta " , " kirigirisu " or " inago " in nihongo .

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Spent sunny sunday driving with hubby to the outskirts of the city. Yes, just a few minutes away and this is what you see. Refreshing green ! This picture actually shows 2 of Akita's pride and leading products....." akita komachi " , rice brand and " akita sugi " , akita cedar tree.Hope you had a relaxing sunday too , and be ready to face the new week.goodnight blogworld....oyasuminasai !

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Young and old dancing to the " izumi ondo " . First , only participants wearing the same yukatas dance but after that everybody can. I was invited so many times but I was there for the sights and besides I am ...shy ! heheh! For more of bon dancing , pls. visit my flickr page.happy weekend to all !!

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Summer festival or " natsu matsuri " would not be as fun and exciting without these lovely girls in their colorful and gay yukata's. Of course young ladies and older ones wear it too. Some boys and men also don their yukata's but only a few . I like the the yukata of the dancing girl, the one with her hands up ! Do you see a yukata you would like to wear??Pls. go to my flickr page for a better

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" Natsu matsuri " or summer festival season is here. There is a main matsuri here in my city which is called " kanto matsuri ", actually it starts today until saturday. But there are also smaller matsuri in the different parts of the city. Last saturday, Izumi , which is where I live celebrated its " izumi natsu matsuri ". The fair was held beside the elementary school grounds, and the " hanabi "

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bicycle in Mt.chokai, originally uploaded by yoist.nice to meet you !I will introduce something about akita pref.My first photo is Mt chokai bicycle race taken place last weekend.

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Hi ! Good morning , good afternoon or good evening blog world and to my fellow dp bloggers. I have a very important anouncement . Akita daily photo is dear to me because this is the first blog I created and besides I gained lots of friends all over the globe. I must admit sometimes its hard to keep up ...but I dont like to give this up...yet! Im enjoying this a lot. And so I decided to share this

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Didn't know til this morning when I looked up other dp's. Immediately took out my long forgotten tripod and click..click..click ! I like this one...kinda dramatic, dont you think? !The theme is self portrait taken at your favorite place. Well, this is it. My bed beside the window. This is where I relax , read , cuddle with my pillows and....hubby and this is also where I can observe people who

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Im so sorry I was not able to update yesterday. I was so late going home..and very tired too, I immediately crashed to bed. Hope you forgive me! Anyway, it is " matsuri " festival seasonall over japan. Meaning???, it is finally summer, hurrah! Of course with it is the popular " hanabi" or fireworks. I took this from my window last saturday. Yes, there is a small matsuri inmy part of the city. I

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This is located in front of the akita station. You see that turret lookingstructure to the left??, thats the chime from my post 2 days ago. To theright is " seibu ", a big store that sells brand name products. I dontshop there, heheh! But I always drop by the bakery in their basementlevel....to buy the best bagels in the city.

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Anime has always been part of japans pop and art culture. They are everywhere.In this case , beautifully decorating a bus. I've always thought it funny thatthe characters in japanese anime have extremely long legs and very large,round eyes! They look exactly the opposite. Well, me too! Happy weekend!

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Found this accidentally yesterday near the station. I was startled to hear " matsuri " festivalmusic and I looked for it everywhere , not bothering to look up. It was only after I saw somepeople looking up that I saw this chime. I didn't know it was up there although I 've walkedthis path many times before. Anyway, its the usual attire of men during the festival here, whichwould be very soon.Have

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... and I dont behold this beautiful at all ! How about you?

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I've been practicing html so Im sorry if akita daily is a liitle unbalanced today.I'll continue this tedious work tomorrow. Haaahh, html !!

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　『　大丈夫、出口のないトンネルなんてないんだから。　』　daijyoubu, deguchi no nai tonneru nante nai dakara. translated ... " Dont worry, every tunnel has an exit ! "Thats what I say to myself everytime I pass through this tunnel. Quite scary ifyou are just riding your small bicycle.

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Come " aki " autumn and one part of humming road will be abundant withred, juicy delicious " ringgo " , apples. Yup, this is in my neighborhood. Hope you had enough rest this weekend because tomorrow you gonna tacklework again. Not for me...Im on my " natsu yasumi "., summer vacation.Hurrah....yehey...banzai!!

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Imagine ....300~400 years ago ! Instead of my bicycle Im riding a tired looking horse.Im going to see Lord Satake who resides on a castle on top of that hill. His guardswould have seen and scrutinize me already before I even reach the gates. They must have been watching over the city from up there !!

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Like to know how I go to cyberspace, well here is my portal . Im curiousas to how other dp bloggers desk looks like. Mine, as you can see itsjust a very small corner in my bedroom. Not so tidy,too. Lack of space!You gotta see my hubby's chaotic desk, its right next to mine.I need my own home office , pls. hubby!opps, thats not my hubby's photo. Its the other man in my life,heheh! ( secret)

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Edwin from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia guessed it right. Indeed we have a beautiful,sunny day today. Enjoyed riding my bicycle to work.Next week and Im already on my summer break from school.I know I havent been visitingmany city dp blogs lately because I've been busy . This vacation I'll be checking youall out guys, promise !!

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Kids enjoying the time when rain stops pouring for a while....then it pours again.Akita is holding on while some other parts of Japan suffers from landslides ,mudslides and rivers overflowing. ( I've seen on the news)I hope those clouds clear out very soon. I miss the blue skies!

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Saw this at a principals office . What can I say? Even simple white paper can becomelike this beautiful piece of art for japanese people. This art is called " origami ". Me?Well, I can make a paper airplane and paper boat, thats it! How about you?click photo for bigger picture.

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Wanted to eat something different tonight. Had a serious discussionwith hubby and finally we decided to have " champong ".It is a noodle dish originally form Nagazaki Prefecture. The noodles arestraight unlike common ramen and thicker too. It was very good!Click here for champong photo!

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Took this a few days back when the sky cleared for a while and the moon becamevisible. Come to think of it, I havent really posted a night photo. Oh, well I've beentrying but nothing turned out worth posting. This one looks ....like it is..dark andsilent akita city. Took this from my living room window!goodnight everyone....oyasuminasai !

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My pupils waving me goodbye! I took 3 buses just to get to this school, on theedges of the city. Nice school, nice teachers and well, nice kids. Grades 1 & 2combined didnt even reach 40 students. So are the other levels. So I held classes forgrades 1 to 6 in just three hours. That was easy though, another foreign teacherjoined me.Oh by the way sensei is teacher !!

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First of all sorry for not posting yesterday. I could not connect to he internet. Had meworried if I pushed buttons I shouldnt have, you see my pc is in japanese.Almost all of thesoftware installed are japanese too. But its ok now! (thanks goodness)This is what greeted me in one of the schools I've been to lately. This is a " yoroi " , orarmour. War lords and samurai of long ago wore when they

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I've got to say this....japanese people are good in improvising. This is so funnyhad to share this with you. To keep kids from running and you running after them,is there any idea as brilliant as this? Took this with my mobile phone so, sorry if thepicture is small.hahahahah!! good night dp bloggers!!oyasuminasai !

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Good afternoon folks. Hows your day so far? Moi...? Tired...very. From teaching,playingwith a bunch of 2nd graders. And because I took the bicycle. Intended to take many picsbut the heat got to me. Very,very hot day !I came upon this beautiful flowers, so Im sorry if Im posting flowers again. They are bloomingeverywhere and comes in different colors. I think this blue is the most beautiful.Pls.

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Welcome to Akita., say's our mascot "sugichi ". He is everywhere! It is because Akita isgetting ready for the "2007 waga sugi taikai ", a national sports festival that will be heldhere in Akita Prefecture. Some of the games will be held here in the city, I dont knowwhich! Hope I can see some games! Anyway, this was taken at the station, earlymorning on my way to work.

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This time I shot from inside. Yes, thats the window of our favorite ramen ( noodle )shop. Looks chinese ro me!I hope you are all rested because tomorrow is the start of another busy week.Good night to all!

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I had a very happy day today ! Hubby and me went " model house watching " , window shopping and just driving around the city. And the thing that cheered me up most today is because we had a very sunny day. The sky was very clear and beautiful I could see the moon. Of course this was taken around 6 pm. There it is above the second-hand shop. Hope your saturday was great too!

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...at least thats how they look like to me. I've got a vivid imagination. There are a few ofthis machines around the city, meaning we have some natural gas resources. Someyeah but not enough to support the whole city. Japan implemented the " cool biz " ideasince last year. Asking people to wear comfortable clothes for summer even inside the office.It was considered disrespectful not to wear

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I endured the curious stares of some passersby . Imagineme with my big bag hanging on my left shoulder, an umbrella on the left hand,a grocery bag on the right and at the same time taking pictures! It was difficultto steady my arms coz of my heavy load so forgive my photo.Its not givingjustice to the beauty that stopped me on the way home from work!!This is " ajisai "..... hydrangea . 紫陽花Hope

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I went to visit my 2 favorite babies today. Maya , the girl and Taku the baby boy who salivatea lot. Gross, but forgivable ! Playing, talking and cuddling them cheered me up. Thanks !They were made and born here in Akita so I assume they can grace my city dp. Plus the fact that I wanted to introduce them .

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At least the rain stopped today. Some parts of the city are flooded, said the news and somefamilies have to be evacuated too. Dont worry my friends Im okay, aside from being alittle depressed. You see, Im a sun person and I get a little down if papa sun doesnt show.I know he was there, hiding behind those thick , not fluffy looking clouds. Oh pls. sun comeout , just for one day and then you can

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Ladies, if you are planning to visit Japan I would like to remind you that althoughthey have developed a hi-tech toilet lately there are still places with the old japanesetype of toilets. Mostly all schools I go to have the old toilets plus 1 western type.Im very uncomfortable with the old toilets especially if your rear is facing the door,which is almost always the case. Found this the last

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Another shot of akita station area, this time on a rainy day. There is a used-clothingstore on the left and there is a pachinko ( slot machines, gamble place ) on the center of the photo. Interestingly, the loan sharks are on that other building to the right. Gamblersand loan sharks...they need each other !Hope you are enjoying the rest of your weekend.

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My in-laws love plants. They have a vegetable garden which I also enjoy theharvest. And then mom in-law has many flowering plants scattered around herhouse. Since we visited them yesterday and I had no other extra photos, Iwent outside to take some even if it was raining. Have a nice weekend everyone !

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Woke up to a very sunny and bright morning so I hurriedly did my laundry beforeI went to work. And then....this!! Now I have to do it all again tomorrow. Hahh, Ishould have watched the weather forecast this morning. Anyway, this is my hubby'scar, my in-laws house and the lens of my camera. Hubby was off today so I didnt haveto wait a long time for my bus.

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I said before that there was no carousel in Akita, I was wrong. Met with afriend today at a dept. store and I saw this on the 3rd floor. Sad to say.., but onlykids can ride. Not even the children at heart ( like me??...nah !) can.Visit tanty in Stavanger, Norway. She is a new member of our little dp blog society.

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That was then, now it is clang clang clang (?) and not a very pleasant sound.Akita loves the color green. Our mascot ( sugichi ) is green, our buses are greenand so is this train. I've been residing here almost 4 years and yet I only took thetrain once. There are not so many train stations and I happen to live betweenAkita station ( central ) and Tsuchizaki station. Hahh, hope there was a train

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I like this drawing, how about you!? Saw this hanging on the toilet door of a dvdshop. It say's " keep the toilet clean and no smoking ". Glad that there is an aspiring artist working in this shop. Or else it would be the usual boring reminders. If Im not mistaken, the artist's name is " chihiro ". Good work, chihiro!I hope you visit Nicola in Rheingau, Germany!

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Summer is fast approaching. Actually today felt like summer, inside my apartment was 30 deg. C. Went to return some dvd's and went inside the clothes store which was just next door. Not really wanting to buy anything but trying to look for pics. ( Is it illegal??) I hope not! Shot this with my mobile phone so no one would notice! Anyway, this is geta. Japanese wooden clogs which I find really

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Opps, another station shot. Sorry, no other extra photo. Anyway, shot this from poporoad. Theres my bus...hey wait!! Nah, even if I run I wouldnt have made it .This is the door to the city. Buses from other prefectures arrives here. The trainand shinkansen ( bullet trains ) are just behind me, too. This area is quite old,except for the station itself. But I like this part of the city. There is a

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...after the long wait for my bus! This is popo road inside Akita City station. The bus ( yesterday's post ) stopped at the east exit so I had to cross this road to get to the other bus that finally took me home. This lady seem so happy and cheerful I just have to post her picture. Hope she doesnt mind! A smile like her's can really make someone happy.., I hope that man on the left was affected

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I was sure my small bicycle and short legs would'nt make it to school today. It was quitea long distance from home, almost at the edge of the city so I took the bus. To my disbelief,only one bus comes along every hour...gosh! After work, had to wait almost 40 minutes forthe bus that will take me back to civilization. High noon, goodness!! I was almost cooked!Glad at first coz I thought I could

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And the cars are the fishes ?? Hello, are you trying to be poetic? (* ~ * )Another photo from my break time ventures. On the left side is Meitoku Elem. Schoolwhile to the right is Senshu Park, with the beautiful tower. Its a slope going to the schooland let me say it was not an easy ride. I was still out of breath during my first class.Green, its really refreshing to our over-used, tired eyes!

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Ok, ok you might say " what in the world is midni thinking, posting this pic?"For those eating their lunch, dinner or snack Im so sorry! I wanted to show you thisnew toilet invention coz Im not sure if its already available in other countries. This toiletmakes people lazier than they are now. Why ? The lid automatically opens when itsenses a butt hovering and after you ...uh..uhmm..deposited it

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Let me guess ! Big white car for dad, cool red sports car for big brother, box car formom and cute red box car for little sis. I wonder how much dear daddy is payingfor car loans every month.Journey to Saarbruecken, Germany this instant ! Meet MoonSoleil !

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Im not giving up gardening, although many beautiful flowers have died on myhands the last couple of years. As you already know, I currently live in a smallapartment without a lawn. That doesnt stop me from making my own gardenthough. This is the hallway when you reach the 2nd floor. To the left is awindow where beyond it I hang my laundry and to the right is my humble abode.Its a boring cold

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As I journey with my partner ( my bicycle ) ,I see many beautiful flowers thatgrow wildly on the side of the road. They are so lovely to be catergorized asweeds and yet I know that no one planted them, they just grow. Nature neverstops to amaze me !Pls. check out Orange County, California U.S.A.

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During my short breaks between classes I look for pictures that I can share with you.I've been noticing this lovely flowers that grows in the sidewalks and sometimeseven between cracks like in this picture. We can never really stop nature , huh!Anyway, I hope you are all having a great weekend !!Visit Pirjo in Oulu, Finland !

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This yakitori vehicle is always parked at the supermarket that I frequent. " Yakitori "or barbecue is a popular " tsumami " or food to eat while drinking liquor but its alsogreat with cooked rice. They smell so gooood, hope it reaches you. Here is a closer look .

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After enduring the wet and humid rainy season comes the much awaitedsummer. And when we say summer, it also means " matsuri " or festivals,and during those festivals girls and ladies come out dressed in this beautiful" yukata's " or summer kimono. Its easier to wear compared to the kimonoand it comes in various colors and designs. I own three and I intend to watch amatsuri wearing one this year.

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Take your pick fella's. I'll go for the smaller one. I am on the lookout for the moreinteresting and "out of this world" motorcycles that I see speeding on the streets lately.Here is another 2 more.Visit Ken in Lafayette, Louisiana U.S.A.

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of my way..! I think that was what we were both thinking. I was supposed to take thisshot when she came speeding right in front of me. Oh what the heck, took her photoinstead. She just bought food while moi..was on the way to the super. No more eggsand mik on my fridge.Pls. visit a photo a day and sisifo at Lisbon, Portugal.

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We dont only take off our shoes at school. We take them off when we enter our homes too,small hospitals and even at my hubby's office. Like this typical restaurant,its actuallya ramen (mein) shop. There are tables and chairs but most restaurants here have thisspace for those who want to take off their shoes and relax. Personally, I prefer to sit onthe table. Try to sit japanese style...fold your

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This is the same school from yesterdays post. The girls names are " Hina " and"Manami ", its written on their caps. The trophies are what the school earned fromvarious spelling bees, science fairs, and so on for the last 130 years. Yes, thats howold the school is. My pupils came looking for me at faculty room, heheh! I was busy lurking the halls taking pictures I almost forgot the time!Visit

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One thing I like about the schools here is this. Pupils and teachers alike leave their shoes at the entrance hall ( genkan ) Of course they have another pair that they wear inside the school .I have my own and there are slippers for visitors, too. No need for vigorous mopping of the floor, right. I wonder about the elementary schools in your country. Can you tell me?Pls. visit Brian & Lucy in New

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Another window treatment for you guys! Had a hard time standing on my toes while taking the pic because there was a wall, just a little shorter than me. Find it so pretty I just have to take a shot. Here is how the whole window looked like.Why don't you visit Cris at Newcastle Upon Tyne, England! ? You wont regret it!

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Japanese people are world-class when it comes to gardening and as you see here..trimming trees. The blue building on the background is our prefectural library. Here's another shot.Travel to exotic Mumbai, India now !

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I was born and raised in the city but I've always known that I will be more happier and content in the country. Coming upon this old man tending to his " horenso hatake " or spinach field/garden after a days work is such a sight to behold. Although there are new high rise condo's being erected in all parts of the city..,trying to keep up with urban life.., the locals are really farmers by heart.

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Its been hot this last few days that " babahera's" are out. Babahera's are old women selling icecream on the side walks and some places where lots of people gather. This lonely looking babahera choosed to position herself beside the city sports complex. I sometimes see them on very unlikely places..like beside a very busy national road. Hope they dont meet any accident or cause them. The

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I was taking a different picture when this guy got out from a nearby garage. Thinking this is my chance to catch a moving bike I positioned myself ...of course in a way he would not notice I was aiming for him. I waited a few minutes but he did not ride it, just kept poking at it! I couldnt wait anymore since I look really suspicious. Well, this shot aint bad at all.Visit Ham in London from your

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As usual I was slow in getting my digicam so he is already speeding away! Took this shot of our postman through my window!!Visit Darren in Logan Queensland, Australia.

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For 298 yen, or less than 3 U.S dollars you can squeeze in fried chicken, fried squid rings and takoyaki balls on the alloted plastic pack. That is what this woman is doing and by the looks of it she is enjoying! Unfortunately the tempura is not included. I just finished and let me tell you Im quite good in squeezing 'em in, hehehe. Some supermarkets have what they call " time service " where

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Look who I saw when I went to buy food at the super yesterday!!! Isnt he charming? ( I think its a he.) He is also looking after the supplies his master bought, very dependable dog!! Pls. click on the photo so that you can see how cute he is!!hi cutie , cutie , !!Pls. stop by at Santy's blog for a taste of Jakarta, Indonesia .

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Today's dp theme is about parking charges but I couldnt find one near my place. Im not feeling well so I cant go far with my bicycle so I shot this parking space instead. Today 's theme is timely because starting today June 1 , Japan has implemented a more strict approach to illegal parking. Even a minute away from your car is no longer forgivable. The task of ticketing and apprehending the

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I am sometimes puzzled by some of the ch0ices that humans make. Like why I like Johnny Depp than Brad Pitt..heheh..thats irrelevant! Just making small talk. What I am trying to say is..why did the resident of this house bought a car that big when he doesnt have ample parking space ? Look at how that gigantic car / pickup truck blocks his front door..or rather his whole house. Hmmm, why are we

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I am already late for this.., since I havent been paying attention to the news.Today's post is dedicated to the poor people affected by the quake in Indonesia. There is really nothing I can do individually but to pray for you and hope for a speedy recovery. Nature can really be ferocious at times and best we can do is to pick up the pieces of the damage, especially ourselves and move on.Sorry ,

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They call these otobai (auto-bikes) here, motorsiklo ( motorcycles) back home. I wanted to take photos of it speeding down the streets but I dont have any luck to catch them on action. Simply put., before I manage to take my camera out of my purse, they're already very far away.These are simple ones, hope I get to picture the unique ones sometime.Please visit Denton and Connie at Greenville,

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Im back from a tiring but happy vacation and Im so happy that you cared to visit and left comments too. I'll be reading them later. Most of all I thank Lisi so much because I had fun back home knowing that my dp blog was in good hands. Doumo arigatou !!Sorry, but today's photo was not taken at Akita but at The Tokyo International Airport at Haneda. Went to the observation deck while waiting for

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Its lovely , isnt it? I dont know how to describe this so ...lets just enjoy looking at it. Anyway, you might be wondering whats that blur on the sides. Interested?.,click here.merci ,Lisi !

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Almost all sidewalks here in Japan has this yellow line for the blind people. I saw on tv that they are developing a special walking stick /cane that has a computer chip inside that will cause the cane to vibrate if its the end of the sidewalk or where they should turn. Is there something like this on your city?kamusahamunida, Lisi !

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Hmmmm, its up to you to decide if this is a good decorating idea. I was only attracted to the red gate so I took this photo . So, what do you think??maraming salamat , Lisi !

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During my photo hunting expedition, saw a dubious path once again. Thinking I might find a good thing to shoot I followed the path and this old house welcomed me. It looked adandoned so decided to prowl around when I saw an elderly couple having tea inside. They didnt see me so I hurriedly left, I dont wanna be arrested for trespassing,oh no! So sorry if I just shot from this side.shei-shei ,

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This beautiful flower brightens up the somewhat lonely looking garden of this old traditional japanese house. If you are wondering.., no I didnt lie on the ground when I shot this. The house was on a small hill.Doumo arigatou, Lisi !

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How was everybody's weekend? Me? By the time you're reading this Im probably walking along the beach at Puerto Galera, hehehe! Here's a colorful building for you guys. It looks like a gift,no.It is a beauty salon by the way.Pls. visit Lisi from Hongkong who is posting this pictures for me.

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What is it about windows?? I am fascinated by them so here's another shot. Love the " momiji 紅葉　" ( maple ) tree that partly hides the window from peeping toms like me.Thanks Lisi !

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Planting season is here in my town. Not only are the farmers busy with planting the famous akita komachi rice but also my neighbors. Saw this plant garage sale (?) on my way home from work. Ahh, if only I have a small patch of land to cultivate . Heres one more shot of people deciding what to buy.This post is possible thru the kindness of Lisi.

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One of the things I love about this country is the way they support their youth. In sports, in academic and even in arts. This is the sidewalk outside the sports complex. Where else to display the city's future artist's work but on the streets where everybody can see. This road goes a long way and so are the drawings!Anyway, starting today Im on my much anticipated vacation so you are seeing

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I always pass by this house when I go to the library. They are advertising it as an " american house ", just look at the flag! Is that so? I havent been to the U.S but thought I've seen this kind of houses on american movies. I like the color mostly because houses here are gray . The new generation are starting to build colorful houses so Im happy!But I still miss the white houses back

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Japans fastfood chains have been suffering costumer decline lately partly because younger people have become more health conscious. So instead of the common hamburger and fries , they've come up with new healthy ideas. One of my favorite is the " mos burger ". Had mustard chicken with burdock root and lotus , then fresh vegetable salad for lunch yesterday . I also like it that if you dine in your

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I often wonder what my fellow dp bloggers do aside from taking pictures and posting them on the net . Of course their profile tells us their job but Im still ......!! Hahh, Im a very curious person. Well anyway, thought I'd show you a sample of how I spend my working hours. Today I was assigned to 5th grade. Had 3 consecutive classes and well, it was fun. Here are some more photos of my pupils

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One of Japans most loved sweets...tai-yaki . Tai ( mackerel?) shaped cakes with sweetened bean paste inside. There are new variations now aside from beans like custard cream, green tea flavored cream and even chocolate. I personally prefer the all time favorite...sweet beans.After your virtual snack, pls. visit Carol at Chattanooga Tennesse,U.S.A !

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I imagine log cabins up there in the mountains but this small one is right in the middle of downtown Akita! I wanted to nose around inside but it was closed. It was a cocktail bar and I was very, very early for drinks. Hmm, gotta visit sometime again..., at night.Here is another nice blog from Buenos Aires, Argentina by Cynthia. Take a look!

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I was waiting for my bus ( yesterday ) when this 3 salary men ( thats what they call employees ) passed by. I saw that they came from a nearby convenience store and Im guessing, nah, Im sure that they bought lunch there. This is around 12:30 noon. Just look what they are carrying! Lunch boxes are called " obento " and you can buy them at supermarkets, convenience stores and there are even obento

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Its time to say bye-bye to sakura. Don't you just love the way the color purple embraces the surroundings. Well, its getting warmer everyday, temps. rising up to 20 degrees. Guess spring is almost over .But before summer comes we have the " tsuyu " or rainy season first, which I admit make me dont wanna go out!!Please visit Andreea in Brussels, Belgium !

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