I’ve always been a 私の心は夏模様 (watashi no kokoro wa natsu moyou – my heart is the pattern of summer) person. Happenings – especially during youth – take place during summer. If anybody asked me what my favorite season was my … Continue reading →
We’re in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave in Tokyo. And it’s also the start of the summer Bon holidays. Today is Mountain Day, and most people are off from Saturday through Thursday. There is a lot of travel, … Continue reading →
Yesterday, a few of use got together at Sizzler’s in Suidobashi, by the Tokyo Dome for Hirokazu’s birthday lunch. This has become a tradition for the four of us: Dennis, Sato-san, Hirokazu, and me. The location is between where we … Continue reading →
Yesterday’s walk with Pao by the Nakagawa. The sakura are still in full bloom. I haven’t been to any other places this year to check out the sakura. They are still advising against hanami at busy locations. But this is … Continue reading →
