countryman81’s diary

房総半島・大多喜の気まま暮らし。 Carefree Diary

Entries from 2020-01-01 to 1 month

A SEED : Ichi-ryu Manbai 一粒萬倍

Go see the Japanese traditional performance, 'Ichi-ryu Manbai' . It means, 'One seed is brought to the earth for a great harvest'. In other words, 'One wish can change the world'. Feel the orijin of Japanese culture. 和洋楽器のフュージョン…

Hot Spa in the mountain 山あいの温泉

Relaxing in the open-air hot spa. What a wonderful Japanese culture. 久しぶりに、馴染みの温泉へ。 露天風呂は冬の楽しみ。極楽、極楽。 Heaven in the mountain Open-air hot spa 'SATO YAMA'

Seashore Market 港の朝市

Going down to the sea from my town, there is a morning market at the port. It's famous for octopus and lobster. Raw fish or dried. Boiled or grilled. Happy to be Japanese. 茹蛸と伊勢海老で知られた港の朝市で旬の食材を買う。 タコ刺にタコ飯、…

Market in Kyoto 錦市場

Nishiki market is always very lively. There is everything here for residents and tourists alike. 新年の錦市場は観光客で活気にあふれていた。 ここでの買い出しは京都の楽しみのひとつ。 爆買いに注意する。 Gate of the market Japanese pickles Var…

Kyoto 京都へ

Kyoto is the most historical town in Japan. Went to the Heian Shrine for a new year worship, then got a 'Red seal' for commemoration. 初詣の喧騒も治まった平安神宮を参拝。 ここの御朱印もとてもシンプル。 Heian Shrine 'Omikuji' tied to a tree…

New Year’s Wishes

Start 2020 at a local shrine.I wish for a peaceful, healthy and calm year. 新年の願掛け 今年の初詣は地元の玉前神社へ。 平凡だけれど、家族や友人の健康を祈願する。 Tamasaki Shrine New year's lucky charm Japanese 'Sake' celebration