Shinobazunoike pond

(continued from the Yushima Tenjin shrine)

There is Shinobazunoike pond near the Yushima Tenjin shrine.


It is large and many people enjoy walking along the pond.


Couples can also enjoy riding boats.


In summer it is cool and good to visit not only for Japanese but also for foreigners.



In the middle of the pond, there is Bentendo.


A beautiful red house.

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Pray for entrance examination

As I said before, Yushima tenjin shrine is famous for God of Learning.

I bought charms for Miyuki's two nieces, Kanna and Yuna.


One of the charms is a paper charm which can be put on a desk or brought with.

The other is a hachimaki, a headband, which will fire them up! :-p

Go, Kanna and Yuna!
Success with your exams!

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Crepe party in tanabata

Today is tanabata in Japan.
Most Japanese pray for their wishes.


But we had a crepe party instead at Bud's home.



It is called "hana yori dango", - eating food is better than seeing beautiful flowers -

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Going Hamamatsu

I went to Hamamatsu on my outside work.

At lunch I went to a ramen restaurant.



The price was very reasonable and the taste was good, too.


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Yushima tenjin shrine

I visited Yushima Tenjin shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.


It is famous for God of Learning.



Many people come and pray for their success on their examinations.



People write their wishes and names on wooden tablets called Ema.


Good luck!



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Hooters

I went to Hooters in Ginza with my friend.



When we arrived at 7pm, there was a long line.



Girls in the bar sometimes danced, and some customer people did together.

Wow, very American.

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Cotton rose

This is a cotton rose flower.


It blooms every morning and withers in the evening.

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