Saturday, 17th May.

Saturday Night

17th May, 2014

We went out for dinner together 

to celebrate

my tenth anniversary in Japan. 

I arrived on Sunday, 16th May, 2004

for the very first time and haven't left. 

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We decided to go out to a local Korean BBQ shop to celebrate
this auspicious occasion. 

Staff gave us paper bibs to use ...... did they remember me from last time when I spilt everything down the front of my shirt ?? 

Each table has its own gas grill plate - table cooking is great fun. 

Ah, the salad was perfectly prepared  ! 

 
This shop does an amazing spicy ramen which I had last time we were there. 
How could I not order it again this time around ? 

 Guts are very popular in Asia, I don't mind eating them either. 
Chikako san ordered a plate, even though I had had my fill already. 
She said that they tasted great. 

We enjoyed Korean BBQ. 

May 11th

Sunday, 11th May, 2014

What a beautiful Spring day it is ! 

We drove DemiChan down to a noodle bar south of This City. 

It is a wonderful eatery; we often come here. 

To the left is my lunch. 

Below is Chikako's lunch.  

After eating we drove to the nearby Rose Farm

and spoke with the elderly owners. 

OMG !   Really ?   LOL ....  
But for Gaijin, this is actually a genki word. 

I bought this one ..... so delicate with a wonderful scent. 

Chikako chose a different one to buy. 

Staff showed us an old rose with a borer eating away at the roots ..... 

As always, Demi Chan was waiting patiently in the 26C warmth. 

We drove down to Adachi; I have never actually been there before. 

Been through it on the train and the highway, but never stopped. 

First things first, ice cream. 

Many hungry carp were in the pond. 

 Above is the old Silk House was so interesting for me. 

I cannot imagine how difficult life would have been for the people

back in those days. 

Below are photos from a different building. 

The fire is real, the huge kettle is full of boiling water ......... 

He was a volunteer who was so kind to us; he explained many different things. 

There was a Cosplay Festival happening at the same time. 

Many many cosplay actors with photographers ! 

She was funky !  

An olden style bath. 

Hello Mr. Frog ! 

Take care that you are not eaten by a hungry bird. 

A warm Spring day.
Another new adventure. 

Life is great ! 


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