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Put On a Happy Face
I was looking at all the leaves on the ground...and realized that a lot of them had faces!These two were my favorite, the the wobbly smiley face and the surprised face :-)
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After the Party
There still seems to be a bit of fall left in Tokorozawa. I love how these ginkgo leaves are scattered about like confetti. Maybe mother nature was celebrating something...
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Almost Over
What a year it's been...for me, anyway. How was your year?I had SUCH a great time with this blog this year! It gave me a reason to start taking really LONG walks to areas in Tokorozawa that I never...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!The corner booth at Tokorozawa Station that shows the new station model after the renovations has new years decorations, too. The station is scheduled to be completed in spring...
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Yummy Decoration
This Shime-kazari is something Japanese people put on their doors or gates during the new year period to ward the bad spirits away. It is also a way to welcome the gods inside the house at the start of...
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Warm Feet, Warm Heart
I was standing here forever, trying to figure out what I wanted. There were so many to choose from. Long socks, ankle socks, five-toe socks...oh my!Ended up taking so long that I decided just to take...
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Overhead
We're all getting used to the sight of this crane looming above the station these days. I'm quite fond of construction sites, especially when they use cranes and other unbelievably huge machinery.I...
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Standing Silhouette
My camera doesn't take very good night shots. But I really like this one just for the scene.The couple were in line for the whirling swing ride at Seibuen Amusement Park and this is right before they...
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Purple Haze
"Excuse me while I kiss the sky." -Jimi HendrixI've just started running again and this is one of the songs on my play list. It's funny because I have so many favorite songs...but every time I try to...
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The Color Red
Another shot at the Seibuen Amusement Park.The red lights were super bright. I'm surprised the people using these seats didn't get dizzy...actually maybe they did, because these seats were all...
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Tsubakimine New Town
This is Uchikoshi Rikkyo (打越陸橋), a foot bridge used to cross over the road below, Tsubakimine Chuo Road. This whole area is called Tsubakimine New Town and is a residential area that was developed in...
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Who's the Weaver?
Look at this spider's web I found on the side of a building! Actually I'm not really sure it's a spider's web...but it's someone's web.It looked very pretty in the sun.
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Galaxy Express 999
I was riding this train back to Tokorozawa the other day. I was riding on the very front train car and it was completely empty. I've noticed that the train cars on the end of either side of the train...
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Blinding Lights
I found this little bridge at Seibu-en Amusement Park. Below the bridge runs, not water, but hundreds of blinking blue and green lights.It's impressive to say the least.Here is another view from above....
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Fast Feet
Went skating again. I love the feel of the wind hitting your face as you pick up speed!
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Pray and Bow
There were a group of kids gathered in front of Asama Shrine the other day. From their matching uniforms, I'd guess they're a part of a local soccer team. The kids were all very energetic and calling...
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Gather Together
Nabe (鍋) is a winter favorite for a lot of people in Japan. I think the word Nabe actually refers to the traditional clay pot that people would use to make these soup dishes. But now when people say...
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Wood Wall
This is a photo of the walls of Asama Shrine.I love seeing the knots and growth rings in the wood. I actually just learned that growth rings are called Nenrin (年輪) in Japanese. It literally means "year...
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Under the Sky
I took this from the car, right before we drove under it, but I liked how the picture of this bridge turned out. It was a great day outside for a drive or a walk.Click below for photos of wonderful...
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Second Try
This is a photo of Arahata Fujizuka, the man-made mountain. I was there again (previous post) in hopes to see Mt. Fuji from the top.But although it was a great day and we could actually see it slightly...
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Ready for Spring
It's sunny and colder than ever! They keep on saying "today is the coldest day this winter," every single day and the temperature keeps on dropping...maybe they should say something along the lines of...
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Reaching Out
I really liked how the shadow of the trees spread out across the ground. It was a nice sunny day. Perfect for taking photos!Anyways, my posts have been kind of sporadic lately...things have been kind...
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Time To Go
Hi everyone! Ok, so the big news!I couldn't think of a clever way to hint at it so I'm just going to say it...I'M MOVING!!!I really can't believe it myself but as much as I adore this city...this...
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Just a quick post to let you know that I have started my new photo blog here.Hope you'll drop by!Love,Kaori
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