Vermeer

Girl with a pearl earring has been visiting Tokyo.

women only

not about stores.
not about powder rooms.
what is your guess?






in Japan, there are about two women only cars available on the train.
that way, women are not threatened by potential pervets.
men are free from mistaken accusations for a pervert
like you see in the film, by the same director as 'Shall we dance?'

postcards(2)

there are three choices for the back side design.
this one is morning glories and goldfish.
very summer.

post cards for summer greeting

there is a lottery number at the bottom of cards.
that makes receiving these greeting even happieer.

in Okinawa

the rainy season was reportedly over.

broad beans

I was mortified I missed the very very short season of broad beans.
it is only available in May.
one friend felt sorry for me and managed to found some for me.
they look in big volume but after you shell them,,,
anyway, Don’t they go perfect with beer?

a rainy season

hydrangea is said to change its color as the days go on.

anime anpanman

have heard it is not acceptable in the U.S.
some people are afraid of it saying it is carivalism.
it is not. ampannman is bread, not human.
awesome bread, i say.

Haiku Quote

behind the window　
of the genocide museum
I see my reflection
　　　　　　 by Doc Drumheller
虐殺博物館
窓に映るは
わが姿