"Today's sunset brings a smile to a day's ending."

"Today's sunset brings a smile to a day's ending."
- Anonymous



A memory from a beach near Kamakura, Japan...

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Motomachi, at Ishikawa-cho in Yokohama City, Japan is a very famous area to walk around and shop.

These are views from the Subway Station at
Motomachi, Yokohama, Japan.


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1. Motomachi, at Ishikawa-cho in Yokohama City,
Japan is a very famous area to walk around and shop.,
2. Ishikawa-cho, Yokohama Shopping Street (1),
3. Ishikawa-cho, Yokohama Shopping Street (2),
4. Ishikawa-cho, Yokohama Shopping Street (3)
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Colorful carp flying for Boy's Day

May 5th is Children's Day (こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi) on May 5th is also called Boy's Day.




These windsock type flags appear like the fish (carp) are swimming in the wind. They are called Koinobori 鯉幟 which means carp streamer. And, this Holiday is for boys. The Girl's day is a Holiday celebrated in March.


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Hawaii - rainbow and sunshine

memories from a trip to Hawaii...

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"All trees begin as a sprout of life."

"All trees begin as a sprout of life."
~ Author Unknown


memories of a young sprouting bamboo tree in Japan...



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A double-decker bus Nighttime view in London

memories, memories, memories
[from our trip to the UK in 2011 September]

Street views at nighttime... I enjoy looking at architecture.


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"Your mind needs to be calmed with good thoughts."

"Your mind needs to be calmed with good thoughts."
~ Author Unknown





a night view of Minato Mirai area (Yokohama)



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Mt. Fuji has its snowy mountain peak in Jan. 2015.

Mt. Fuji is one of my favorite mountains. And, I think that its snowy peak is beautiful!


a view of the top of Mt Fuji from Yokohama (Japan)... not far from where I live...


memories, memories, memories...




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"Great things seem to start from small beginnings."

"Great things seem to start from small beginnings."
~ Unknown





memories a view from Sankeien Gardens in Yokohama (Japan)



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"We find God in may places including the little bees which visit flowers each Spring."

"We find God in may places including the little bees which visit flowers each Spring."
~ Unknown



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1. title,
2. "Each flower is part of a little collection that God gives us.",
3. "Flowers have a little collection of pollen that God gives to the bees.",
4. "A bee understands the spirit of hospitality in each flower they visit.",
5. "A bee is given the best pollen that God can give them.",
6. "Bees look at each flower as another one of God's adventures."

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memories from Hayama (Japan)



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"Santa Claus is coming soon..."

Merry Christmas! Santa Claus is coming soon...




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"Paired butterflies are beautiful to watch as they dance in harmony."

"Paired butterflies are beautiful to watch 
as they dance in harmony."

~ Author Unknown



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1. "Butterflies are self propelled flowers.", 
2. "I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free.",
3. "If you have the freedom to fly, why not take the scenic route!",
4. "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.",
5. "Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.",
6. "We delight at the sight of the butterflies in flight.",
7. "The green grass and the happy skies court the fluttering butterflies."


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memories of a butterfly kiss at Sankeien Garden (Yokohama)


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"Lovely pink lotus flower blooms begin to disappear by midday."

"Lovely pink lotus flower blooms begin to disappear by midday."
~ Author Unknown



memories from Sankeien Garden (Yokohsma, Japan)


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"The Loveliest Spring Day"

"The Loveliest Spring Day"

"Loveliest of trees, the cherry now is hung with blossom along the bough."

~ A. E. Housman


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3. "Memories are made while watching the cherry blossom tree blooming in the garden."

4. "There's a huge cherry blossom tree blooming in the garden."

5. "Next year, it be lovely to watch the cherry blossoms together again"

6. "In Japan, the arrival of the cherry blossoms announces the beginning of Spring."

7. “In Japan, imagine being the only one underneath the blossoming cherry trees."

8. “A fallen blossom returning to the bough, I thought -- But no, a butterfly.”

9. "Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things."

10. “Let's stop by the Tea House and watch the cherry blossoms together."

11. “One blossom brings alive to another."

12. "He climbs highest who helps another up."


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memories from Sankeien Garden, Yokohama (Japan)

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"To walk with God you must walk in the direction of which God goes."

"To walk with God you must walk in the direction of which God goes."
~ Anonymous

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1. "Whatever interests, is interesting."
2. "Every old tree is miraculous."
3. "All our dreams..."
4. "We can learn a lot from trees..."
5. "Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it."
6. "Walk in the daylight..."
7. "Steps to Happiness Everybody Knows"
8. ""Every exit is an entry somewhere else."
9. "A moment's walk..."
10. "The world is your school."
11. "Friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life."
12. "Friends..."
13. "Climb a tree - it gets you closer to heaven."
14. "Each morning..."
15. "Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower."
16. "In the sky... a canvas of glory..."
17. "We think in generalities, but we live in detail."
18. "But, you cannot love without giving."
19. "You can give without loving."
20. "The whole of life lies in the very seeing."
21. "The Christian should stand out like a sparkling diamond."
22. "Dreams are the touchstones of our character."
23. "A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience."
24. "The cold world needs warm-hearted Christians."
25. "God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame."
26. "Sunshine is God's blessings."

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memories from a trip to the States

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Namahage (in Japanese: なまはげ)

Namahage (in Japanese: なまはげ), found in Oga City, Akita (Japan), 
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"Beautiful lilies exhibit unity of the heart, impressive beauty, and honor."

"Beautiful lilies exhibit unity of the heart, impressive beauty, and honor."
~ Anonymous



memories from Ofuna Flower Garden in Kamakura (Japan)

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1. "Pretty flowers help you smile.",
2. caption for mosaic,
3. "Nothing is too small to know, and nothing too big to attempt.",
4. "Discover day-to-day excitement.",
5. "The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend."

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"A Walk in a Forrest"

These are photo memories from visiting a garden on 4 May 2005 area near Gotemba
(御殿場市, Gotemba-shi, Japan). We visited this garden which is near Mt. Fuji with my husband's parents. And, clearing up some things during some recent remodelling in our apt., I found some of my misplaced photos on discs.

featuring one of my favorites: "From Where I am"
performed by Enya



These are photo memories from visiting a garden on 4 May 2005 area near Gotemba (御殿場市, Gotemba-shi, Japan).
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2. "You need to claim the events of your life to make yourself yours.",
3. "He who has confidence in himself will lead the rest.",
4. "Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.",
5. "The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work.",
6. "The greatest wealth is to live content with little...",
7. "... for there is never want where the mind is satisfied.",
8. "Find expression for joy, and you will intensify its ecstasy.",
9. "Among God's blessings there is no one small."
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These are photo memories from visiting a garden on 4 May 2005 area near Gotemba (御殿場市, Gotemba-shi, Japan).
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1. "Be cheerful while you are alive.",
2. "You have to believe in happiness or happiness never comes.",
3. "To hope is to enjoy.",
4. flickr.com/photos/81116492@N00/9650445133/,
5. "Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure;",
6. "... where your treasure, there your heart;",
7. "... where your heart, there your happiness.",
8. "Joy is the echo of God's life within us.",
9. "Take plenty of time to count your blessings."
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These are photo memories from visiting a garden on 4 May 2005 area near Gotemba (御殿場市, Gotemba-shi, Japan).
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1. "Never spend a minute in worry.",
2. "Joy makes us giddy.",
3. "Tomorrow will be better.",
4. "This is the best day the world has ever seen." 
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"I am as my Creator made me, and since He is satisfied, so am I."
~ Minnie Smith



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Congratulations to Mt. Fuji being added as a World Heritage site!

UNESCO to formally add Mt Fuji as World Heritage site this week


Mt. Fuji covers approx. 70,000 hectares in Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.The area Mt Fuji covers includes the five lakes region [Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖 Kawaguchi-ko), Lake Motosu (本栖湖 Motosu-ko), Lake Saiko (西湖 Sai-ko), Lake Shoji (精進湖 Shōji-ko), and Lake Yamanaka (山中湖 Yamanaka-ko)], Fuji-Q Highland [(富士急ハイランド Fujikyū Hairando)], Village of Healing [(いやしの里 iyashinosato)]. including the Otodome Falls [(音止めの滝 Otodome-no-taki)] and the Shiraito Falls [(白糸の滝 Shiraito-no-taki)].

At the UNESCO meeting, they are suggesting Mt. Fuji might be listed as a “cultural” heritage site, rather than a “natural” heritage site.



One of my favorite mountains, Mt. Fuji, gets recognized. This mosaic shows my memories of Mt Fuji as it appears at different seasons.

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1. "One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.",
2. Fuji-san (Mt. Fuji) [10],
3. Fuji-san (Mt. Fuji) [1],
4. Happy New Year... come & visit Mt Fuji...

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In Japan, the Chrysanthemum symbolizes high honor and Royalty."

In Japan, the Chrysanthemum symbolizes high honor and Royalty."
~ Author Unknown



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1. "The hidden meaning of a chrysanthemum flower is you’re a wonderful friend.",

2. "The chrysanthemum flower means love and cheerfulness.",

3. "The chrysanthemum flower is believed to bring happiness and laughter to the home.",

4. "The chrysanthemum is one of the most honored flowers in Asia."


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memories from Sankeien Garden in Yokohama (Japan)


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"As the sun sets, schools of silvery mullet began jumping out of the water everywhere."

"As the sun sets, schools of silvery mullet began jumping out of the water everywhere."i
~ Author Unknown 







"A silvery flash caught my eye and there was fish jumping toward the sky."
~ Author Unknown







"A silvery mullet sees a lower sun and jumps happily in the air."
~ Author Unknown







"When you least expect it, a jumping fish will swim by."
~ Og Mandino







“No fish jumps without a purpose."
~ Author Unknown




 views of grey mullet jumping as the sunsets at Ashiya Marina (Ashiya, Japan)


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God Bless America ~ We'll never forget ~ 11 Sept, 2001

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"A Great Blue Heron's very slow wing-beat, tucked-in neck and trailing legs create an unmistakable image in flight."

"A Great Blue Heron's very slow wing-beat, tucked-in neck and trailing legs create an unmistakable image in flight."
~ Author Unknown

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1. "All Great Blue Heron glides with beauty.",
2. "A Great Blue Heron flies gracefully thru the skies.",
3. "A Great Blue Heron gracefully glides before landing.",
4. "A Great Blue Heron appears almost motionless before landing.",
5. "A Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape.",
6. "A Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight."


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memories from Sankeien Garden, Yokohama (Japan)




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"A Great Blue Heron flies gracefully thru the skies."

"A Great Blue Heron flies gracefully thru the skies."
~ Author Unknown



memories from Sankeien Garden, Yokohama (Japan)





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"The sun give brightness to the earth and birds can soar in the sky."

"The sun give brightness to the earth and birds can soar in the sky."
~ Author Unknown


memories from Sankeien Garden in Naka-ku, Yokohama (Japan)





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"Happy Flag Day ~ God Bless America"

Flag Day was celebrated on June 14th in the USA.


And, the Teddy Bears in Japan celebrate this Holiday with pride.


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A little more listening

Each Spring, the City of Yokohama has a "Tulip Festival". This double tulip is one of the many tulip varieties planted in a garden near the Baseball Stadium in downtown.



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"Happy Memorial Day!"

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Tokyo-Wan Ferry (Japan)

The Tokyo-Wan Ferry (東京湾フェリー Tōkyō-Wan Ferī) links Futtsu, Chiba and Yokosuka, Kanagawa.


These are my photo memories from taking the ferry at sunset from Chiba Prefecture to Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan).



1. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat, 2. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat views [1], 3. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat views [2], 4. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat views [3], 5. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat views [4], 6. Tokyo-Wan Ferryboat views [5]



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“I'm not a vegetarian! I'm a dessertarian!”

“I'm not a vegetarian! I'm a dessertarian!”
― Bill Watterson
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1. “All chocoholics love chocolate.",
2. "We are all tempted when it comes to cake.",
3. “Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is.”,
4. “Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!”







memories, memories, memories from an Easter dessert buffet in Tokyo...






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"Nighttime views of Yokohama (Japan)"

Views from the dinner cruise with Sakuragicho in the distance. 

1. Yokohama Bay Bridge & Shoreline [1],
2. Yokohama Nighttime View [1],
3. Yokohama Nighttime View [2],
4. Yokohama Nighttime View [3],
5. Yokohama-Sakuragicho,
6. Yokohama Bay Bridge 





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"FLUTTER OF HOPE" ~ a memorial slide show

This slide show is dedicated to the Japanese who were affected by the earthquake on 11 March 2011 along the Tohoku Pacific coast. It is now past the one year anniversary day of this earthquake.



for your listening pleasure:
"Have You Got A Story For Me?"
performed by John Barry


According to an internet search about the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami", the following statistics are listed.

"On 12 March 2012, a Japanese National Police Agency report confirmed 15,854 deaths, 26,992 injured, and 3,155 people missing across twenty prefectures, as well as 129,225 buildings totally collapsed, with a further 254,204 buildings 'half collapsed', and another 691,766 buildings partially damaged. The earthquake and tsunami also caused extensive and severe structural damage in north-eastern Japan, including heavy damage to roads and railways as well as fires in many areas, and a dam collapse."

I live in Yokohama (Japan) and watched how this tsunami changed the countryside. The lonely moth in this slide show is walking around as if it is searching for answers as if it is looking for its lost family and friends. This moth never finds the answers to the questions about where, who, or why. And, over this past year, many families have not been able to find the answers about missing family and friends who were lost in the force of the earthquake's tsunami.



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memories from Sankeien Garden, Yokohama (Japan)


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Mt. Fuji with clouds

descending out of Hakone resort area



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Mt Fuji ~ my favorite mountain...

memories from our New Year's Eve drive from Yokohama to Hamamatsu (Japan)
[2011 Dec 31]




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