already July! I have been thinking about updating this blog, but so many things happened – including the severe natural disasters. since this is open to public, I can’t write things hap...read more

I (or almost no one) never expected the whole world would turn out like this, with spreading corona virus…! Hope this would calm down soon, and hard working medical professionals can rest a b...read more

before filing my tax returns, I had a morning coffee in central Osaka (kita-area). felt like I’m one of the business people – kind of a refreshed feel! 確定申告済みました。申告するほど...read more

(Holy Cross shaped bush in church garden) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Peace…! あけましておめでとうございます。平和な一年になりますように（香港も）！ 今年もまた、年賀状を元旦以降に書...read more

time flies…! beautiful red leaves; I already miss autumn in Japan – hope this season is longer. 先日両陛下が京都に来られた際、「通り過ぎるお車を見送れた！」という人が私の周囲にも何人か...read more

（Heian Shrine　先日、平安神宮のお庭に初めて行きました） 昨日まで両陛下パレードの動画を見て涙したり癒されたりしていたのに、今日は香港中文大学の動画を見て動悸が…。何を書けばいいのか、書いてもいいの...read more

autumn clouds – lovely! it’s already late October and still rains a lot + small earthquakes… hope there are no more  (or less) disasters! went to walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace (...read more

(azuchi, shiga, last month) (kameoka, kyoto, last month) 中途半端に田舎育ちな上、車と虫が苦手なこともあり、山や田舎暮らしにあまり興味が無いのですが、でもこの季節の田畑を見るとやっぱり「あーいいな...read more

finally, autumn has come – my most favourite season of the year  (I like spring too but there are pollens…). やっと秋がやってきました！ この夏はまた本当に暑かった。去年の方が暑かったし...read more

(Nagasaki Bay view from Glover Garden Sky Road) went to Nagasaki, my ancestral land. pray for peace, no more wars.   read more