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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"The bird draws his feet under his body, opens his wings, and bids you farewell."

"The bird draws his feet under his body, opens his wings, and bids you farewell."
~ John James Audubon









"Birds are all different."
~ Ernest Hemingway








"Birds fly in different ways but the sensation is the same."
~ Ernest Hemingway








"I hope you love birds too."
~ Emily Dickinson








"Other birds, without speech, fly freely about."
~ Saskya Pandita




from Hayama Marina, Japan




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Karuizawa (Nagano, Japan) at Christmas

Memories from our trip to Karuizawa (軽井沢町, Town of Karuizawa), Nagano, Japan.

My husband and I went to this area to meet his family and celebrate Christmas 2011 together.

For your listening pleasure: "Lilac"
Performed by: Sergey Rachmaninov


Thanks for stopping by and
God Bless, Chris










Some of our memories from the Town of Karuizawa (軽井沢町), Nagano, Japan.

My husband and I went to this area to meet his family and celebrate Christmas 2011 together.


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1. The ski resort in the Town of Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan., 2. Martian cat (me) just after arriving at the Bullet Train Station at Karuizawa,, 3. Yoji just after just arriving at the Bullet Train Station at Karuizawa,, 4. A winter view of Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan, 5. Ducks at Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan [1], 6. Ducks at Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan [2], 7. Ice and Reflections on Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan, 8. Ducks at Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan [3], 9. Ducks at Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan [4], 10. Ice on Kumobo Pond in Yagasaki Park, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan, 11. Mount Asama in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan, 12. Christmas Dessert


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"Keep close to nature's heart..."

"Keep close to nature's heart..."
~ John Muir


Mt. Fuji... my favorite mountain... a view from near my home... natural colors, no PS




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"Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.”

"Flowers and butterflies drift in color, illuminating Spring.”
~ Author Unknown


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1. "I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke.”,
2. "What's a butterfly garden without butterflies?”,
3. “Love is like a butterfly,...",
4. "Everyone is like a butterfly,..."

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"I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke.”
~ Zhuangzi










"What's a butterfly garden without butterflies?”
~ Roy Rogers









“Love is like a butterfly, it goes where it pleases and it pleases where it goes.”
~ Author Unknown











"Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.”
~ Drew Barrymore


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

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all the best for this Christmas Season!

hugs, Chris
(aka) martian cat in Japan




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"Learn to stand up straight to admire the sunshine."

"Learn to stand up straight to admire the sunshine."
~ a friend


memories from Sankeien Garden, Yokohama (Japan)



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"Wishing you all the best this Halloween Season."

""Wishing you all the best this Halloween Season."
~ a friend


memories from the Flower Museum in Chiba (Japan)


For you listening pleasure: "Peach Cobbler"
sample music from my photo editing program




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"My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can."

"My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can."
~ Cary Grant




memories from Sankeien Gardens in Yokohama (Japan)




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Landmark Tower, Yokohama (Japan)

Memories... the view from a visit to my favorite rose garden in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

Landmark Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Japan.



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~ Kaleidoscope Magic ~ A 4th of July Celebration ~ a slide show with music

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for your listening pleasure... one of my favorites...
"My Life"
performed by Billy Joel



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Thank you for stopping by
and God Bless,
hugs, Chris




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Bird Watching Weather ~ a slide show with music

" God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest."
~ J.G. Holland



for your listening pleasure, an old jazz favorite of mine...
"Lady Be Good"
performed by Teddy Wilson



The other day, I was visiting my favorite Japanese Garden in Naka-ku (Yokohama, Japan) called Sankeien Garden.

Some photos might not be as clear because I was hand-holding my camera. I had just put my tripod away and these birds caught my eye. And, I learned my lesson... keep the tripod on while in the garden, after leaving the garden, go to the car, and then... remove my tripod off of my camera.

Thanks for stopping by... I hope you still can enjoy their story.
Note: In case you might wonder... there are about 60 photos in this slide show.

Wishing you a Blessed Day




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"Prayer is the simplest form of speech."

"Prayer is the simplest form of speech."
~ James Montgomery


memories, memories, memories...
weeping cherry blossoms in Sankeien Garden, Naka-ku, Yokohama (Japan)




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A Traditional Japanese Wedding Couple

At Sankeien Gardens in Yokohama (Japan), I just happened to turn around and saw this couple walking in the gardens. They are wearing traditional Japanese wedding costumes.

and, no... I do not know who they are...





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"An Iris World" (slideshow with music)

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music title: Buddy

views from Sankeien Gardens in Yokohama (Japan)

thanks for stopping by and enjoying some of my favorite seasonal flowers




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"A goal, not in writing, is simply a wish."

"A goal, not in writing, is simply a wish."
~ anonymous

from a garden in Chiba City (Japan)




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A Spring Evening

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views along the Ookagawa (Ooka River) in Yokohama, Japan




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NIght Lights in the City

Visit my set... just touch the photo below... it is the easy way to visit. The photo below is linked to my photo set.

NIght Lights in the City




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"Great work and great music are the result of creative honesty."

"Great work and great music are the result
of creative honesty."
~ Aretha Franklin


a night view of Minato Mirai area (Yokohama)

There was a cruise ship at the port... an amazing scene!



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Season Greetings from Tokyo

Merry Christmas to you and your family.


from Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan













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Happy Fall Celebration in Japan

1. Happy Fall Season in Japan (1),
2. Happy Fall Season in Japan (2),
3. Happy Fall Season in Japan (3),
4. Happy Fall Season in Japan (4)





this is the top emblem of this traditional Japanese mikoshi




this is the top corner this traditional Japanese mikoshi








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Super Stationmaster Tama (Wakayama, Japan)

Tama (たま) is the Stationmaster at Kishi Station of the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama (Japan). And, an orange Tabby by the name of Miiko (ミーコ) is her assistant.

Tama's official Stationmaster duty at Kishi Station in Wakayama (Japan) for the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line is to greet people. She was born on April 29, 1999 and appeared in a TV special and has been written up in the newpaper, too.

I finally had the chance to meet her and I was so excited to see little Tama. Tama won my heart when there was a special about her duties as Stationmaster on TV. Last year, I tried to see her, but she was on vacation (off-duty) the day I visited the station. This year, I did not want to miss her! And, I had to check her schedule to see when she is appearing at the train station to be sure I saw her.

Stationmaster Tama's friendly greeting...



Look... Stationmaster Tama's friendly greeting... this was just for me!

I was so excited to see little Tama. Tama won my heart when there was a special about her duties as Stationmaster on TV. Last year, I tried to see her, but she was on vacation. We had to check this year to see when she is appearing at the train station.

Stationmaster Tama and her Assistant, Miiko, are relaxing.



These little kitties are very popular!

Stationmaster Tama's Official Cap



Stationmaster Tama, while on duty, is always photographed wearing this tiny little cap!

Stationmaster Tama in Wakayama information



Tama (たま) is the Stationmaster at Kishi Station of the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama (Japan). And, an orange Tabby by the name of Miiko (ミーコ) is her assistant.

1. Super Stationmaster Tama's card

2. Tama is wearing her hat on duty at the station. This is a photo of a poster at the station.

3. This shows that this is Super Stationmaster Tama's official office space.

4. There is a new video of Stationmaster Tama and this is the poster. And, I now have one because I have wanted to see her for a long, long time.



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Kagami Biraki Ceremony

Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) is a very important opening ceremony in the Japanese culture.

This is the ceremony for breaking open the wooden cask of sake.


1. Kagami Biraki 1, 2. Kagami Biraki 2,
3. Kagami Biraki 3, 4. Kagami Biraki 4,
5. Kagami Biraki 5, 6. Kagami Biraki 6


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Tuna Sushi Ceremony

All images in this mosaic are from this set...
Tuna Sushi Ceremony

which was held at the
Tasar World Championship Prize Giving Ceremony.




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Kimidiara Temple (Wakayama, Japan)

Kimidiara Temple
in Wakayama City, Wakayama, Japan
























Kimidiara Temple
in Wakayama City, Wakayama, Japan

















Kimidiara Temple
in Wakayama City, Wakayama, Japan





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