Category: Food

Posted in Diving, Feelings, Food, Gadget, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Place, Restaurants, Shop, Shopping, Tokyo

Akiba Girl

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Today, I went to Yodobashi Camera Akihabara to buy GoPro Hero 6.

On the internet, I found new GoPro, GoPro Hero 6, is available in the market.

I wear waiting for a new GoPro for diving.

Yes, I got it!!


A box is big, but I got only few pieces.

I placed an order for casing for 60 m under water.


I’m still trying to figure out how to operate it on the internet because it dosen’t come with a manual.

After purchase it, I had nice ramen at Ifu, Akihabara, Tokyo.


I had Noukou Miso Ramen Special (Thick Miso with all-Cheshu (pork), egg, nori (seaweed), negi (leeks)).

Egg was hidden under leeks, but there was a nice flavored egg.

It’s nice Ramen!


Today, I was Akiba Girl to check electronics at Akihabara, Tokyo.

On the other hand, Tokyo was busy receiving President Trump.

Tokyo is decorated by American and Japanese flags and many roads are blocked for security reasons. Ahhhhh

Posted in Art, Family, Feelings, Food, Japan Technology, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Tokyo

Quality Time with Uncle & Aunty

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The other day I gave a lift to my uncle.

It was nothing because going by two (Mom and I) or three (Uncle, Mom and I) are the same.

However, he want to show his appreciation by inviting us (Mom and I) to his apartment.


It was nice of them to prepare high-tea for us.


I was driving so Uncle prepared non-alcohol beer for me.

My first time to try Suntory All-Free and surprisingly, it’s nice and rich in hop.


We chatted for four hours non-stop.

Uncle showed off his collection of mint and coins.

I didn’t know that he is a collector!!

These are few of his collection.


To show his appreciation, he gave me the Silver Coin for the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law.

There are 47 coins for 47 prefectures: of course, he has all 47 coins for 47 prefectures.

He has two sets for Tokyo Prefecture to give me one.



It’s so beautiful and comes together with memorial stamps.


He has nine coins for memorial of nine Shinkansen in set.


He gave me loose ones; it’s equally nice as a set.


He also gave me loose coins for Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Programme for Tokyo and Chiba prefecture version.


Thank you; I’ll keep them nicely.

After spending wonderful time with Uncle and Aunty, we had Italian dinner with Dad near from home.

We reported all to him and showed my new collection of coins. hahaha

Posted in Art, Family, Feelings, Food, Japan Technology, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Tokyo

Quality Time with Uncle & Aunty

Posted on by sonokotchi

The other day I gave a lift to my uncle.

It was nothing because going by two (Mom and I) or three (Uncle, Mom and I) are the same.

However, he want to show his appreciation by inviting us (Mom and I) to his apartment.


It was nice of them to prepare high-tea for us.


I was driving so Uncle prepared non-alcohol beer for me.

My first time to try Suntory All-Free and surprisingly, it’s nice and rich in hop.


We chatted for four hours non-stop.

Uncle showed off his collection of mint and coins.

I didn’t know that he is a collector!!

These are few of his collection.


To show his appreciation, he gave me the Silver Coin for the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law.

There are 47 coins for 47 prefectures: of course, he has all 47 coins for 47 prefectures.

He has two sets for Tokyo Prefecture to give me one.



It’s so beautiful and comes together with memorial stamps.


He has nine coins for memorial of nine Shinkansen in set.


He gave me loose ones; it’s equally nice as a set.


He also gave me loose coins for Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Programme for Tokyo and Chiba prefecture version.


Thank you; I’ll keep them nicely.

After spending wonderful time with Uncle and Aunty, we had Italian dinner with Dad near from home.

We reported all to him and showed my new collection of coins. hahaha

Posted in Art, Family, Feelings, Food, Japan Technology, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Tokyo

Quality Time with Uncle & Aunty

Posted on by sonokotchi

The other day I gave a lift to my uncle.

It was nothing because going by two (Mom and I) or three (Uncle, Mom and I) are the same.

However, he want to show his appreciation by inviting us (Mom and I) to his apartment.


It was nice of them to prepare high-tea for us.


I was driving so Uncle prepared non-alcohol beer for me.

My first time to try Suntory All-Free and surprisingly, it’s nice and rich in hop.


We chatted for four hours non-stop.

Uncle showed off his collection of mint and coins.

I didn’t know that he is a collector!!

These are few of his collection.


To show his appreciation, he gave me the Silver Coin for the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law.

There are 47 coins for 47 prefectures: of course, he has all 47 coins for 47 prefectures.

He has two sets for Tokyo Prefecture to give me one.



It’s so beautiful and comes together with memorial stamps.


He has nine coins for memorial of nine Shinkansen in set.


He gave me loose ones; it’s equally nice as a set.


He also gave me loose coins for Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Programme for Tokyo and Chiba prefecture version.


Thank you; I’ll keep them nicely.

After spending wonderful time with Uncle and Aunty, we had Italian dinner with Dad near from home.

We reported all to him and showed my new collection of coins. hahaha

Posted in Art, Family, Feelings, Food, Japan Technology, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Tokyo

Quality Time with Uncle & Aunty

Posted on by sonokotchi

The other day I gave a lift to my uncle.

It was nothing because going by two (Mom and I) or three (Uncle, Mom and I) are the same.

However, he want to show his appreciation by inviting us (Mom and I) to his apartment.


It was nice of them to prepare high-tea for us.


I was driving so Uncle prepared non-alcohol beer for me.

My first time to try Suntory All-Free and surprisingly, it’s nice and rich in hop.


We chatted for four hours non-stop.

Uncle showed off his collection of mint and coins.

I didn’t know that he is a collector!!

These are few of his collection.


To show his appreciation, he gave me the Silver Coin for the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law.

There are 47 coins for 47 prefectures: of course, he has all 47 coins for 47 prefectures.

He has two sets for Tokyo Prefecture to give me one.



It’s so beautiful and comes together with memorial stamps.


He has nine coins for memorial of nine Shinkansen in set.


He gave me loose ones; it’s equally nice as a set.


He also gave me loose coins for Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Programme for Tokyo and Chiba prefecture version.


Thank you; I’ll keep them nicely.

After spending wonderful time with Uncle and Aunty, we had Italian dinner with Dad near from home.

We reported all to him and showed my new collection of coins. hahaha

Posted in Experience, Family, Feelings, Food, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Place, Restaurants, Shrine and Temple, Travel

Weekend in Kyoto (Day 3)

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I took Kintetsu Line to go to Tojo (East Temple) Station.


Toji Station is one stop away from Kyoto Station.


This is the main gate of Toji (East Temple). 

Toji was established by Kanmu Tennoh (Emperor Kanmu) in 796.

Saga Tennoh (Emperor Saga) bestowed Toji to Kukai (Japanese Buddhist) in 823.

There was Saiji (West Temple) then.

Saiji was managed by the government (emperor); but the government couldn’t afford to maintain the temple at the time.

On the other hand, believers of Shingon Sect keeps good care of Toji.


Toji is equally important as Headquarters of Shingon Sect: Koyasan (Mt. Koya).



This temple was originally established by Emperor so we can find the Emperor’s Emblem: Kikuno Gomon (Chrysanthemum).


Kodo (Auditorium)

There is a Dainichi Nyorai (Sun of Buddha) and many more Buddha statues. 

I sat in front of Dainichi Nyorai to enjoy quiet and peaceful moment.


Kondo (Golden Hall/Main Hall)

This temple’s principal Buddha is Yakushinyorai (Healing Buddha).

I also sat in front of Yakushinyorai to be healed.

Toji is famous for Gojyu no To (Five-Stories Pagoda).


It’s autumn so trees start changing colour.





I found a nice bamboo art.

It makes nice sound when rain drops hit them.


There is Yashimaden (Shrine) in the Toji.

This Shrine was established before Toji; therefore, this Shrine remained at the original place as a part of Toji.


It continues raining heavily so went back to Kyoto Station for lunch.

I had Kyoto cuisine at Restaurant Kurama, Kyoto Station.


At last, I enjoyed a Hojicha (roasted tea) parfait at my favorite Tsuruya Yoshinobu Cafe, Irodori, Kyoto Station.



Now I’m on the way back to Kyoto by Shinkansen (bullet train).



But now Shinkansen stopped and parked before Nagoya Station due to heavy rain in Shizuoka.

Typhoon 22 is approaching Japan.

This is my first experience to be stacked in Shinkansen.

I’m fine because Shinkansen is equipped with an outlet to charge my mobile at my seat and toilets!

Posted in Experience, Family, Feelings, Food, Hotel, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Restaurants, Shop, Shopping, Travel

Weekend in Kyoto (Day 2)

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I left hotel early to attend the Buddhist ceremony.


Hotel is conveniently near to Subway Karasuma Line Karasuma Station.



It’s only two stations away from JR Kyoto Station to catch JR Biwako Line for Ishiyama Station.




This is my first experience to attend Gomataki (Special Buddhist Ceremony for Prayer).

I’m honored and blessed to be invited to the event.

I suffered during the ceremony because I sat Seiza (Japanese traditional way to sit by folding leds).

My legs became numb…but it was worth it.

After returned to hotel, checked in again.

Kyoto is a popular place for Japanese and foreign tourists; therefore, we couldn’t stay in the same room due to hotel reservation status.

But it’s fine with us because we could enjoy two types of room during my Kyoto stay.

Tonight, we are staying at Japanese style room.




We had Kyoto cuisine at Irifune, Karasuma Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto.

Mom and I enjoyed chatting over Kyoto Japanese Sake, Kagura.

I was full and I like window shopping; we went out for walk.

Kyoto is a nice city for walk, just simply for walking.

Posted in Feelings, Food, Restaurants, Tokyo

Gloomy Wednesday 

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It’s a gloomy Wednesday, cloudy and raining.

Though, gloomy, it wasn’t a bad day.

I was quite lucky because when I was walking on the street, rain stopped or drizzled.

I had my lunch at my favorite hiding lunch spot: Sun-mi, Ginza, Tokyo.


These are some examples.



And I received two 10% discount coupons for going there on a rainy day.


Somhow I feel lucky.

Posted in Exercise, Feelings, Food, Health, Japanese Food, Restaurants, Tokyo

Ordinary Monday

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I anticipated heavy rain at the time of commuting due to Typhoon 21; but there was no rain, just cloudy.

My subway was working okay with a slight delay on schedule.

My morning was peaceful because my boss is taking a week off.

Nowadays, I go out for lunch to get fresh air.

I had an Ankake Udon (a thick starchy noodle) at Seigetsudo Sabo (Seigetsudo Cafe), Ginza, Tokyo.

This restaurant/cafe is operated by Japanese traditional confectionery maker; the udon is Kyoto style and has delicate taste.

The place is quiet and I enjoyed quiet moment for a while.


After work, I went to gym.

It’s a quiet Monday after Typhoon.

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Gathering with Relatives

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Today, I attended my Uncle’s 7th Anniversary of Buddhist Memorial Service.

My mother’s side of relatives gathered to pray for him.

We miss him, but we were all smiling and sharing memories about him.

He gathered us in one place despite our business and strong Typhoon 21.


After the prayer, we enjoyed lunch while busy catching up with each other and moved to one of relatives’ house to continue tea party.

My cousin cooked home made gyunyu  kanten (milk jelly) and pumpkin pudding; delicious!

Persimmons are harvested at their yard.

I love their fruit and vegetables because they don’t use pesticide at their farms!


There are alerts for floods and landslides for the area where I was and roads that need to take to return Tokyo.

It rained cats and dogs; however, I wasn’t afraid driving in rain because I know my Uncle is happy to see me and he would make sure to bring me back home.

I miss him.