I Go to Tokyo on Business

I made a business trip to 'Tokyo Institute of Technology' a few weeks ago.

The Institute is the most prestigious engineering college in Japan.
I attended a new generation lithography conference there.

The college is located near the company I once worked for.

I wanted to go to see an old Japanese style public bath near the company to know if it still is running.

Yes, it was. I took some snap shots of it.

I Go to a Cafe, Tomotina

In the middle of rainy season, I paid a visit to a river side cafe 'Tomotina' with my wife.

The cafe is located near Ohya Stone Park and a local quarry.

The walls of the cafe were apparently made from the stone dug out of the quarry.

They served us delicious vegetable dishes and good smell coffee.

Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Eggplants Grow on My Balcony

My wife and I have been taking care of vegetables on our home balcony since this year's spring.

The three bell peppers in front of the rabbit figurine were the first ones harvested there.

Though, the size of vegetables cropped home is smaller than that of selling at greengrocers, I want to believe that their taste are better.

Rock-and-Roll Generation Guys Gather at Orion Square

Rock and roll musicians had a live concert at Orion Square the other day.

Many rock 'n' roll fans came to see them.

Some fans were dancing together to the music, and others were drinking and yelling.

They really seemed enjoying the atmosphere of good old days.

The staff of the concert displayed several classic cars next to the venue.

I Go to 'NEPAL KITCHEN'

My wife and I went to a restaurant called 'NEPAL KITCHEN' the other day.

The restaurant's owner and its staff came from Nepal and were living in my city.

The owner spoke fluent Japanese and served delicious Nepalese food.　Especially, the taste of Naan was excellent.

Hibiscus Flowers Are Blooming at Home

I have several flower pots and take care of them at home.

Currently, hibiscus flowers are blooming.

We are having both rainy days and sunny days, almost half and half, now in Japan.

After several weeks, the plant will enjoy their top season, scorching summer, here in Tochigi prefecture.

I Step in a Forest Trail up Mt. Kuroto

After having lunch at the cafe "9 KYOYA CHAHO", my wife and I walked to the starting point of a trail to the mountain, then strolled around for several minutes and took some photos.

Flowers of hydrangea were a little bit different from that of blooming in the town.

I Go to a Cafe, "9 KYOYA CHAHO"

 I went to a cafe near the entrance of the forest the other day.

Customers to the cafe could see trees and mountains from its windows while eating.

The cafe had some binoculars for visitors to watch wild birds for free.

I couldn't watch them but surely could hear their singing.

Views from the windows at the cafe and at my condominium are completely different.

Daughter Emi Comes Back Home for Three Days

My elder daughter Emi came back home for three days last month.

Emi, my wife and I went to a cafe called Hino for lunch during her short stay.

When she was a college student, she only came back once a year. 

Now, she is an office worker. She seems to have more time and money to come back home frequently spending two hours train ride from her Tokyo home.

I Go to Tokyo on Business

This train runs between Shinbashi town and waferfront area without any train driver. 

It is fully controlled by computer system.

I went to Odaiba waterfront area in Tokyo for getting some computer security related information the other day.

The business trip itself was very meaningful for me and for my work.

After getting info., I met my old friend at Shinbashi town in Tokyo.

I had a very fun time talking and drinking with him.

He and I was working together about twenty to thirty years ago at my former company.

I Go to Minami-gaoka Stock Farm to See Cows

The stock farm located in Nasu highland was open for tourists. They ran restaurants, a kids' park, a small zoo and souvenir shops. Cherry trees still had flowers there.

 A herd of dairy cattle stayed relaxed. We could walk around the ranch freely.