Walking through the streets, sometimes some traces in the landscape caught my attention.
Especially a triangle that remains on the wall is interesting. It's lost the roof, and now it looks like an abstract painting.
Although it doesn't actually look like Klee's works at all, I'm reminded of them.
This is a comparatively realistic mountain whose background looks like clouds drawn with an airbrush.
This work has a high degree of abstraction. The arrangement of the elements is cool, such as the straight lines carved sharply on the wall surface, curving lines of piping and the small circle of the ventilation.
T.S
The other day, I went to HY's concert held at Sabae City Cultural Center.
（The photo is from HY official web site)
HY is a band that was formed with classmates and friends from childhood in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture. The band name HY came from the first letters of their community "Higashi Yakena".
In the middle of their concert, they did a comedy sketch wearing a high school uniform. It was so funny and fun, also they acted very well.
The members of HY still live in Okinawa. They say that their music comes from the sound of the sea, the wind and the local life in Okinawa. They also do a voluntary beach cleanup activity there. Seeing their concert, I felt that the members get along so well and trust each other.
After the concert, they took a photo with the audience.
(The photo is from HY's official blog)
By the way, I happened to see a popular YouTuber Kazu in Fukui and talked to him.
He said, "My wife is a big fan of HY. I haven't been HY's concert for a while, so I am excited."
He was friendly as I see him on YouTube. (H.S)
It's getting cold these days and it is obvious that winter has finally arrived in Japan. In Fukui, it usually become very cold and we have so much snow in Fukui every winter. Therefore, many of us visit the hot spring resort in Fukui called Awara.
There are about 30 hot spring hotels in the resort and some of their hot springs are opened to the public.
Without staying at the hotels, the visitors can take bath 3 times at any hot springs you'd like that join Awara Hot Spring Ryokan Union with one "Yumeguri-tegata" pass.
I have used the "Yumeguri-tegata" pass several times, and I enjoyed the different hot spring water. It's interesting to experience that every hot spring has different texture, smell and color. I've learned so much about the hot spring by using the pass.
Unfortunately, the "Yumeguri-tegata" pass will be discontinued on December 20th, 2018 and the service will be ended on April 25th, 2019 which means that if you buy the pass now, you must use it by April 25th, 2019.
After finishing their service, they haven't decided if they take visitors only for their hot springs.
They might open the hot springs only to their staying guests.
"Ashiyu" (foot-bath) will continue so the visitors can still relax there.
If you have a chance to come to Fukui, how about visiting Awara and relax there?
T.F
This is the video of Charlotte from Australia experienced a foot-bath at "Ashiyu", which is located near Awara-Yunomachi Station in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture. It is free of charge and anyone can enjoy.
I took out all the contents from my bag, Sacoche made by Morino Canvas in Japan. I bought this small bag in January of 2017, so it has been almost two years since then.
Although I thought once or twice about buying a so-called business bag for commuting, I don't have to worry wherever I go, as long as I can carry the stuffs shown above.
The other day, I went to Kyoto again. I didn't have much time to do sightseeing but I was able to visit only the Shinsen-en Temple.
The Shinsen-en Temple is close to Nijo-jo Castle. I didn't know about the history of the temple, but it was a garden for the emperor, which was created in the year 794.
Also, it is a popular photo spot now, so people came one after another and they were taking photos. It seems that their "Goshuin" (stamps given at shrines or temples) is popular and there were several people lining up to get it.
I recognized the depth of Kyoto that such a temple that you can walk in off the street and not so large has a long history. (H.S)
It is believed that your wish will be fulfilled if you cross the bridge.
Graceful houseboat
Viewing the Heian hall from the bridge
Former emperors enjoyed boating on this quiet pond.
In the precinct, there is a shrine that it is said it protects visitors.
The actors of a Japanese film visited here and prayed for its hit on the bridge.
The Shinsen-en Temple is known as the birthplace of cherry-blossom viewing.
Also, it is said to be the birthplace of Gion Festival.
There are several options for "Goshuin". I chose this one "Shizuka Gozen", who was the lifelong lover of Yoshitsune (a military commander).
