Category: Place

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Diving @ Mikomoto, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Part 2 (2nd Day)

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I dived three times today.

I saw body of Hammer at the first dive.

I couldn’t see his head…I tried to look hard, but ocean is so blue and his body blended in.

At the second dive, when we just started diving, I met one Hammar.

I saw his head and body, but I didn’t see his distinguish head. 

He must have been facing side way. 

Then there was a family of Hammer, but I was bit late to swim fast.

I missed them…. ahhhhh

Unfortunately, I couldn’t take a photo of Hammer, but there are fish.



Now I became greedy.

Last week, I couldn’t see any Hammer and wished for one.

I saw one yesterday and two (!?) today.

But now… I want to see Hammer clearly, near and MORE!!!

I better check my schedule… hummmmm 

Posted in Feelings, Music, Place, Tokyo

Attended the Seminar @ Tokyo Dome Hotel, Korakuen, Tokyo

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This hotel is named Tokyo Dome Hotel because it stands in front of Tokyo Dome which is the home for Tokyo Giants Baseball team.


I’ve been here to watch baseball games and come for music concerts such as Mariah Carey, Rolling Stones, etc.

 (Now I enjoy arts in overseas because there is a designated theatre for a play or music to appreciate it in the best condition, instead of temporary stage.)

There is a theme park and spa, La Qua as well.


There are also roller skate rink (it will turn into an ice skate rink during the Winter) and bowling alley.

In a way, it’s a dream land…?

Posted in Diving, Exercise, Feelings, Food, Japanese Food, Nature, Place, Travel

Diving @ Kushimoto, Wakayama

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Kushimoto is located at the southeast point of Japan’s Honshu (main island).

The dive shop, Coral Queen, owns a boat and takes us to off shore points if the condition permits.



I’m lucky and went to all off shore points, 5 dives in two days.

On Saturday, I went to Shimamawari, Ichinone and Ninone; on Sunday, Ninone and Ichinone.

These diving spots are with interesting landscape, fish (tropical fish, too) and creatures (including edible ones such as Ise Lobsters, Slipper Lobster and shells) and corals (hard and soft).

Rockfish with a group of Silver-Stripe Round Herring


Crack


I named it, Half Dome, or is it more like Shark Fin?


Boxfish


Many fish


Corals



You can see that ocean is beautiful; therefore, seafood is so fresh and delicious!!

Lunch at Coral Queen is nice: Shirasu-don (Baby Sardine Bowl)


And dinner at town, Matsu-zushi.



It’s a bit far from Tokyo, 7 hours to reach there, but I would love to go back Kushimoto, Wakayama again to enjoy diving and food!

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Escape from Tokyo

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It’s been very hot in Tokyo.

I decide to escape from Tokyo; hopped on a plane after office.


Arrived at Kansai Airport.


And here I am….at Kushimoto Royal Hotel.

I stayed at this hotel in last February and introduced this hotel.

At that time, I visited here for different purpose, visiting temples, then I spotted few dive shops in this area, wondering how beautiful it could be being at the tip of Kii Peninsula.

Good night.

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Flower, Food, Friends, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Place, Tokyo

Happy Saturday

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I started my Saturday by going to hair salon.

After beautifying, went for lunch at my favorite Tenpura shop, Mikaku @ Roppongi.

Ummmm delicious!



It is a Hoozuki Ichi (Chinese Lantern Plant Market) day at Asahi Shrine.

Hoozuki protect us from bad lucks.


So beautiful.


I didn’t buy it but I got blessed by looking at them and praying at the Shrine.

I got these cute shoes as sourvenirs from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam. 

Soles are also cute!

Thank you!

I had Ichiran Ramen for dinner.

There are many foreigners at Ichiran tonight.

Ichiran opened a branch in Taiwan recently and there was a news that many people queue in line.

I like their noodle.

Their ordering system is unique.

If you are interested, please check my old post for how to order at Ichiran.

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Gadget, Place, Shopping, Tokyo

Shopping @ Bic Camera, Yurakucho

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My hair curler died after returned from the U.S.

Today, I went to Bic Camera after office to buy my favorite Panasonic Hair Curler – the successor.




We cannot judge a retailer by its name.

Bic Camera was originally a camera shop selling cameras.

Today, it’s a retailer selling a wide range of products such as food, alcohol, mobile phones & accessories, PC, printers, electric household, beauty goods, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, etc.

This shop is fun to visit.

Posted in Feelings, Food, Friends, Place, Tokyo, Travel

Peaceful Morning in Tokyo and My Booster of a Day

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I had a busy morning.

I woke up 4:30 am to send my friends to Tokyo Station to catch a 6:10 airport limousine bus for Narita Airport.

Tokyo was peaceful at 6:00.

Imperial Palace


Parliament 


Hiejinjya (Hie Shrine) 


I woke up early so I needed a strong booster for today.

I made a large cup of Coffee Bean coffee.

I brought few coffee Bean coffee packets from the States because they are precious.

There are only eight Coffee Bean shops in Japan; thereofore, I felt rich drinking Coffee Bean Coffee at home!!