We visited many places in a day.
The Little Mermaid
The Gefion Springvandet
Amalienborg Slot og Marmorkirken
Nyhavn
The Stock Exchange and Christiansborg Palace
Lunch at Hereford Village, Stroget
I’m on the way to Oslo by DFDS Seaways.
I’ll spend over night on the ship.
Next morning, we’ll arrive Oslo!!
Good Morning, Copenhagen.
It’s nice sunny day!
I took a nice breakfast and ready to go for sightseeing!
I checked-in at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen.
This hotel was designed by Mr. Arne Jacobson around 1956.
It was the highest building then.
He designed a guest room and a chair for the hotel as well.
He is also famous as a furniture designer.
It was still bright.
Sun sets around 10 pm here.
We walked around the hotel.
Since I’m a Hard Rock Cafe lover; therefore I had to pay a visit.
Good night.
We’ll be back Helsinki!
I spotted a Marimekko designed FINNAIR!
Lucky me!
Hello Copenhagen!
I had few long days to reach here.I’m glad that I made it on board.
I really look forward for this vacation.
I’ve never been to Scandinavian countries, and there are many nice Scandinavian iconic designed products: Royal Copenhagen, Marimekko, iittala, etc.
I started with a glass of champagne as posted in my previous blog.
Wow, all drinks are served with an iittala glass.
I enjoyed food…
For lunch: amuse, starters (assorted Japanese treats), main course (grilled chicken), desserts with a glass of Blue Sky (this drink inspired by Nordic nature is made specially for Finnair).
For light meal before landing Helsinki: bento box (a beautiful assortment of Japanese delicacies and a bowl of miso soup).
I watched Zootropolis while enjoying dinner. Not bad; actually, I enjoyed this movie.
I also watched London has Fallen, a great action movie.
And I slept well.
My seat turned into a full-flat bed, very comfy with a fluffy Marimekko designed pillow, comforter and a pair of slippers.
I had time to relax at the Finnair Lounge.
Unfortunately, the place is crowded with people… (･_･;
Okay, time to board for Copenhagen!
After work, I arrive home hungry.
I usually cook for dinner and lunch for my lunch box.
To ease my evenings, I decided to spend few hours to cook.
(Dashi (stock for miso soup and basic Japanese food), pumpkin in dashi flavour, miso soup, red snapper in soy sauce flavour, boiled spinach, bean sprout and egg in oyster sauce flavor and mashed pumpkin.)
And another thing…..recently, I found out that I could keep my clothes cleaner if I hand wash by myself.
I’m a lazy person, I often send my clothes to laundry service.
But the other day, I doubted its work when I received returned clothes.
I tried hand washing my jacket with Emal, detergent for clothes for dry-cleaning. (To my surprise, Emal is Kao’s product, too.)
I thought I am going to destroy my clothes, but….
I could not believe what I saw then, BROWN COLOURED WATER……?????
Tonight I washed my office pants…..I am not proud how it looks, but I thought I can share my surprise and this is the proof. Sigh…
Okay, I admit I hate ironing, but now I’m considering to buy a good steam iron.
The jacket look the same after ironing as if these were returned from the laundry shop.
I had a very interesting day.
First, we visited the Next-Generation Greenhouse (horticultural facility).
There are 7 greenhouse buildings in the area of 50a.
This facility targets high yields and high quality production by adopting the ICT advanced production control system: Ubiquitous Environment Control System (UECS).
It’s not only high-tech, but also eco-friendly facility by using a wood pellet heater to control the room temperature.
Then, we visited Kirishima Shochu Factory.
Shochu is a Japanese distilled liquor, less than 45% alcohol.
Shochu originated in Kyushu and this Kirishima Brand is the most popular Shochu in Japan and actively exporting to overseas.
The company produces 288,000 litters of Shochu per day. Wow
Shochu is typically distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar.
We can enjoy it in many styles: straight, on the rocks, with cold water, with hot water, with hot water and umeboshi (sour plum) and cocktails.
Typically Shochu is about 25%, but WOW, I tried the raw spirit which is 36%!!
Yes, I enjoyed staying in Miyazaki.
But it’s time to say Sayonara (Good-Bye).
I returned to Tokyo; however, I will continue enjoying Miyazaki food in Tokyo.
I bought many Miyazaki souvenirs. hehehe
Top: Maximum (multi-purpose seasoning), Ganjisu Pork Curry, Ganjisu Beed Curry
Bottom: Yamamomo (bayberry), Mango, Green Tea
It was a long day because I attended a meeting from 9 am – 5 pm.
I thought I won’t have anything to share today, BUT I was lucky.
At the reception, I ate few pieces of Miyazaki Mango, Taiyo no Tamago (Egg of Sun), which costs JPY 5,000 (USD 50) per a piece.
Mmmmmm so sweet, so delicious!!!
I enjoyed watching a dance performance of Miyazaki Yuru-Chara, Miyazaki-ken (Miyazaki Dog).
Yuru-Chara serves as Local Ambassador to promote region such as local food, sightseeing places, industries, etc.
Yuru-Chara are Kawaii (Cute)!
I couldn’t believe what’s happening at the Haneda Airport.
First, we were greeted by Pepper, a robot.
Then, we checked-in our luggage, but we need to do all ourselves by following instructions on the monitor!
I cannot believe this is not a movie, and happening in reality.
I could’t find a counter with a lady!
Or is it common in abroad???
I thought I am a modern person, but I guess I am not modern enough, outdated….
I departed rainy Haneda Airport in shock.
I arrived Miyazaki and checked-in to a nice room with nice view at Miyazaki Kanko Hotel.
I’ll absolutely enjoy spending most of my time in this room.
Yukata (Japanese styled pajama) is usually provided by hotels and inns in Japan.
We are allowed to walk public areas such as public hot spring bath in Yukata.
Fortunately, this hotel is equipped with a natural hot spring bath.
I enjoyed looking at the half-moon while dipping in an open-air bath♪
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