Minami Circle's 2007 Welcome Party

On 21 Sept 2007, Kanagawa International Foundation's Minami Circle held their "Welcome Party" at a Yokohama hotel (near Yamashita Park in Naka-ku). This year's "Welcome Party's" program was spectacular.



Behind the podium is the new President. Last year's President is thanking everyone for making last year a wonderful success.



All of the participants were able to listen to a very talented and famous shakuhachi performer, John Kaizan Neptune. Here he is giving us a description and lecture about his shakuhachi. He makes all of his own bamboo shakuhachi instruments.




All of the participants were able to listen to a very talented and famous shakuhachi performer, John Kaizan Neptune. His performance was so pleasant to listen to. It was such an incredible moment to listen to his original music, as well as, some very old famous musical pieces.



Here I am with the musician, John Kaizan Nepture (with one of his sakuhachi flutes) and Kanagawa International Foundation's Minami Circle's new President.

It was wonderful to be able to meet this friend again.

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Mizunomori Gardens on Lake Biwa (Japan)

These photos were taken at Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden on Lake Biwa in Japan.



A view of a lovely bridge and large floating water lily.



Another view of the lovely large floating water lilies.



A view of one of the lovely waterfalls in the gardens.



There were so many lovely views of rushing water, I decided to relax and enjoy some quiet meditation time.



A view of some of the gorgeous blooming Indian lotus found at the gardens.



A view of the lovely sculptured garden aquatic plants.



A view of a beautiful traditional Japanese walkway over the water paths.



Every turn along the pathways gave way to another lovely waterfalls. The water sound was so relaxing to listen to.



Inside their Lotus Pavilion, there were many beautiful plants including many gorgeous blossoming lotus.

more later...