tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46530222129400487032012-02-17T00:24:26.075+09:00Japanese Male Writer's Blog in English together with photos. Peace...Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.comBlogger1801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-37392949729256364442012-02-16T07:05:00.001+09:002012-02-16T07:05:54.113+09:00

Happy Valentine's Day, a photo by yujiblog on Flickr.All my friends, Please accept my apology for not updating this blog these days. I have been very busy with work. But I am doing very well, and I am very happy! Happy belated Valentine's day! Yuji xxx

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-20657199254432319892011-11-27T22:04:00.002+09:002011-11-27T22:05:43.558+09:00

3 Girls?, a photo by yujiblog on Flickr.Thank you for visiting my blog! As I am going through a major change of life at the moment, I need to concerntrate on some other activities. I may not be able to update my blog very often. Mean while, if you would like to see some of my photos, please visit my Flickr photostream. Yuji

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-57843565644072688692011-11-19T00:08:00.003+09:002011-11-19T00:12:12.138+09:00

Nicely Aged Beaujolais, a photo by yujiblog on Flickr.This photo is a joke. I hope you don't take it seriously. But it's real! Beaujolais Nouevau has become something so common in Japan. There was a great marketing strategy. People in Japan tend to like something new. They appreciate "new tea of the year" and "new rice of the year." Also, because of the time differences, shops and

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-76593387500033109792011-10-28T06:27:00.001+09:002011-10-28T06:27:33.919+09:00

It's a Rooster, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.It's a rooster. In French, c'est un coq. I am studying French very hard now. Oh by the way, this photo was taken today in Tokyo. One of the funniest things I have ever seen in Tokyo!!! Yuji xxx

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-49882589839202528582011-10-24T01:56:00.003+09:002011-10-24T03:29:15.580+09:00

Fixing an Umbrella, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Japan has a reputation for being a safe place. Even in the 21st century, it's true. If you forget to receive your change at a shop or a restaurant, they will follow you quickly and give you the change, even if it's just 100 yen (a little bit less than 1 euro). On the other hand there is one thing I don't understand.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-57645373919344364962011-10-20T00:56:00.001+09:002011-10-20T00:56:25.472+09:00

Grape Vine, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Yesterday, I wrote that there are so many people coming to my blog looking for "cute manga people." Just because I wrote about that, now my blog is listed on the search result for "cute manga people" (If you are interested, please go to google)What a stupid mistake I have made!! Once again, if you have come to this blog looking for

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-37655675875797075392011-10-17T17:52:00.003+09:002011-10-18T23:26:07.780+09:00

Rainy Tokyo 2 (Manneken Pis), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Cute manga people? What is that? I just checked Google WebMaster Tools (cool name) and noticed a lot of people find this blog by searching for "cute manga people." Trust me, I am not one of those cute manga people, everyone! I think they are looking for "costume players" who wear manga and anime

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-65226842364729870062011-10-17T03:58:00.006+09:002011-10-17T04:05:55.580+09:00

50mm Practice (bientôt), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.French is such a difficult language. Pronunciation is especially difficult. Even saying "bonjour" is hard for me. In just one word, "bonjour", there are two vowels and two consonants that Japanese language doesn't have. A friend of mine told me he mastered French through "oral method." I am not sure what it is,

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-81996743640179499132011-10-15T07:28:00.001+09:002011-10-15T07:28:34.164+09:00

Regrettable Fenced Lion, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I just had a minor surgery this afternoon. Don't worry. It was something very simple. But the doctor told me not to take any alcohol for 1 week... that is the difficult part. I think I can still eat chocolates and ice cream, so I will somehow survive and recover. Have a nice weekend, my friends!Yuji xxx

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-57983070218496571062011-10-10T23:51:00.004+09:002011-10-16T02:15:21.594+09:00

Sliders Pig Sunday, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I started this blog to write something silly. And from my experience, doing something silly is very important. When the earthquake hit Japan, I started getting more and more traffic. It was amazing... I somehow felt I really need to report what is happening after the earthquake. However, it was not my first

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-31169835178488151732011-10-08T02:37:00.001+09:002011-10-08T02:37:18.895+09:00

Quand il me prend dans ses bras..., a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I wanted to buy some flowers today, but I couldn't go out until 8 pm. This is the busiest period of year, writing articles for 2012... But there was a nice surprise. One of my clients sent me a French made product, "Rose water". As I am a man, I have no idea what I am supposed to do? But it really smells

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-4133820051649334862011-10-05T09:13:00.000+09:002011-10-05T09:13:42.987+09:00

This One's For You, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Words are just not enough. That is why people hold each other, kiss, dance, sing, etc. I often consider photography is a great way to send love and light to a distant land. Thank you for reading this... Yuji xxx PS, for a reason, I am uploading this post once again.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-15338808012811318042011-09-30T03:58:00.002+09:002011-09-30T04:02:52.824+09:00

Dolphin Bokeh Balls, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Meeting this acupuncture therapist was one of the best things that happened in my life. The second time I saw him, he mentioned a little about tarot cards. He was studying Carl Jung's psychology, and he said he was combining tarot card reading and psychology as part of his therapy. An acupuncture therapist using

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-85800366153949535312011-09-28T04:28:00.003+09:002011-09-28T04:39:48.644+09:00

Acupuncture? (against pigeons), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Acupuncture is nothing scary. You just need to find a good acupuncture therapist. One of the people who helped me a lot was an acupuncture therapist. That was almost 20 years ago. I was under so much pressure when I started living alone, and I couldn't sleep very well. Somebody introduced me to "a great

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-8277465920777224422011-09-26T02:48:00.003+09:002011-09-26T05:04:12.019+09:00

Latest Portrait, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.This is my boy, 7 years old! ... of course NOT! lol It's me, when I was very very young. I don't really like it when people take photos of me. I always get nervous. Looking at this old photo, even when I was a little boy, I felt nervous to be photographed. I much prefer to hide behind my camera, and take photos of

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-12959319745585210172011-09-24T02:13:00.002+09:002011-09-24T02:15:45.667+09:00

Bamboo Fence Friday 2, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I love taking photos of fences. Please don't ask me why, I don't have an answer. After having seen so many beautiful fences made of iron in Paris, London and some other cities in Europe, now I enjoy looking for bamboo fences in Tokyo. Unlike iron fences, bamboo fences are fragile. But people fix them every time

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-55588990223381078542011-09-18T05:10:00.002+09:002011-09-24T04:01:59.917+09:00

Au Revoir, Paris, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.It's been a while since I got back to Japan from Paris. Every time I come back from other countries, I get jet lagged. This time it was very serious, it took me about a month to heal. It's was like, my body was in Tokyo, my heart was somewhere else, and my soul was back and forth between Tokyo and Paris. I talked with

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-2003062803023342442011-09-16T15:58:00.003+09:002011-09-16T16:01:44.385+09:00

Waiting For The Festival, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.It seems like a lot of people are looking for information on modern Japanese culture, especially pop culture such as anime and manga. Unfortunately I am not an expert when it comes to the "J pop culture." There is a great web site for those of you who love that part of Japan. Culture Japan On the other hand,

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-90711287362924045042011-09-15T16:31:00.002+09:002011-09-15T16:32:59.337+09:00

Booted at a Japanese Tea House (newly cropped), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Going to a Japanese Tea House wearing boots was a very bad idea. But I kind of like this view. lol Living in Japan, people often take off shoes. A few days ago, I went to a Japanese restaurant with my friend. We had to take off our shoes to walk into a Tatami (straw mat) floor. Today I

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-21185727399990199272011-09-11T02:43:00.003+09:002011-09-11T02:51:56.546+09:00

Two Artists? 1, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.This woman honestly told me that there are many people who move to different places, some people up in the North, and some near Tokyo, moving away from Fukushima. But they are very fortunate ones who have choices to do so. Majority of the people don't. I have heard that some fathers remain in Fukushima where they have their

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-46919311447000402522011-09-10T02:11:00.005+09:002011-09-10T03:30:26.426+09:00

Fenced Provence, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Okay, I should get started with the reports today. This is my Fukushima Report Part 1. I have a good friend in Netherlands, who studied in Fukushima many years ago. He was very close to his Japanese host family. He was so worried about them, although he tried to call them, they never answered the phone... So, I helped him

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-40871315094559378932011-09-09T07:12:00.001+09:002011-09-09T07:13:00.000+09:00

Simple Green Bench, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I have been feeling somewhat strange in the past few weeks. I just noticed it has almost been 6 months since the earthquake happened. And I also noticed I didn't cry although I had enough reasons to cry. I am going to rest most of the day tomorrow, working just a little bit. Thank you for your interest in my stories and

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-24556926630178036212011-09-08T01:13:00.001+09:002011-09-08T01:13:58.085+09:00

I Wanted to Sit There 2, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I really wanted to write some reports from Japan on the earthquake, tsunami, nuclear victims today.But it's such a heavy topic, and I wasn't feeling well enough to do it today. Anyway, I am doing well in Tokyo, my friends. The night is getting brighter little by little. A lot of people stopped "saving power." More

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-45559008900768961092011-09-07T06:06:00.001+09:002011-09-07T06:06:40.896+09:00

Tripod Forbidden, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I am going to write more about the situation in Japan very soon. A lot of people here are living with big fears, but I want them to take a moment and pray for the best. A lot of people are getting very negative around me, but the life goes on and one... until the last day. Why not hope for the best, instead of expecting the

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-40414346052187403112011-09-05T02:27:00.001+09:002011-09-05T02:27:32.014+09:00

This One's For You, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Words are just not enough. That is why people hold each other, kiss, dance, sing, etc. I often consider photography is a great way to send love and light to a distant land. Thank you for reading this... Yuji xxx

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-89527426068761525832011-09-03T06:15:00.001+09:002011-09-03T06:15:05.955+09:00

Bamboo Fence Friday, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I must admit it was very hard for me to take any photos since 11 of March, the day the earthquake hit Japan. For a while, I wanted to capture Tokyo at night which was lot darker than before... but it was getting too sad for me too. Just two days ago, I decided to capture the traditional Japanese beauty. Not such a great

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-6058682591747305762011-08-31T19:22:00.001+09:002011-08-31T21:32:25.677+09:00

On March 11, when the earthquake hit Japan, the tip of Tokyo Tower was bent. Not much to say. There were people who need to take a big risk for their work like this... Even now, it's still a little bit bent. 

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-52630421647357791592011-08-31T03:00:00.002+09:002011-08-31T03:05:30.552+09:00

Through The Window, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I can sometimes talk with animals as well as trees. Nothings strange, it's only that I can communicate with them hear to heart. I can't hear their voices. But there are many ways in this world to communicate! When I feel tired, cats often come up to me and talk to me. About 8 years ago, when I was sitting on a bench in

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-24768448505642642742011-08-30T00:51:00.002+09:002011-08-30T00:52:09.137+09:00

Claude Monet Bench, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.When I visited Claude Monet's house and garden, I was so impressed by a huge collection of Ukiyo-e prints. The collection is incredible, I have never seen that many Ukiyo-en prints in my life at once. There were so many works that I had never seen before. So great to know there were many great artists in France who 

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-51253661204600642712011-08-19T01:38:00.002+09:002011-08-19T01:39:54.805+09:00

Fenced Kiss, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.About 19 years ago, there was a trend on young Japanese couples to kiss on the street. It is largely because of this TV commercial; the girl asks her boyfriend to kiss her. So lovely. It has been so many years since it became "okay" for lovers to kiss in public space, I don't see them kissing each other so much in front of

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-75561960741556783702011-08-08T06:41:00.000+09:002011-08-08T06:41:28.182+09:00

This song by a Japanese singer, Kenji Sawada, was very popular in France in early 70s. It was when I was a little boy, such a long time ago. But many people in France remember this song. "Mon amour je viens de bout du monde"... isn't it romantic or what? What is amazing is that people in Japan don't know so much about the fact, this well known Japanese singer had a big hit single in France. A

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-64476375848611186492011-08-06T09:01:00.002+09:002011-08-06T09:02:03.587+09:00

Found Object, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Doing something totally silly and unproductive is a lot of fun. One of the silly things I truly enjoy is finding something on the street that seem to have no practical use. This is something I found on the street on my summer visit to Paris. I wonder what this metal thing is on the wall? Maybe it once had some important

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-77417463477692461362011-08-06T08:55:00.002+09:002011-08-06T08:56:06.632+09:00

Happy Bench Monday, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.My blog was not a place where I would write about anything too serious. In fact, I wanted to make it a silly blog. A lot of people write serious issues, so I had no desire to do the same. Some people are good at serious stuff, and I am not:-( Since the earth quake hit Japan, it was a little bit hard for me to write

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-27743465942200828312011-07-28T02:38:00.003+09:002011-07-28T02:50:47.128+09:00

There Should be Sunshine After Rain 2, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr. Quite honestly, I haven't been checking Japanese web sites and blogs these days. People in East Japan including Tokyo are getting very negative. It makes me sad more than anything.  On the other hand, it is very true that they have good reasons to be negative. But being negative and worrying doesn't help.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-7159549085905777522011-07-25T07:08:00.002+09:002011-07-25T07:10:54.194+09:00

Horse Guard in London, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I was walking on the street together with my friend, and we happened to see the guard. I had no idea what was happening there, but I was highly impressed. This guard was so sophisticated and calm. Although she was surrounded by so many tourists and photographers (I am just one of them), she almost never moved. After

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-17010363683597915092011-07-22T06:31:00.002+09:002011-07-22T06:33:08.984+09:00

Real Good For Free, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Every time I see street musicians, I feel so excited. They go to different places every day and play music for different audiences. Just thinking of their life style makes me feel romantic. I have always been attracted to vagabond or bohemian way of living. I think that is my nature. There was a time I seriously

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-52380653147147187612011-07-16T10:16:00.003+09:002011-07-17T04:11:12.139+09:00

Big Ben Fence Bokeh (Explored), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Having too many specific expectations can lead you to a disappointment. If you don't have any specific expectations, every experience will all be a nice surprise. It is especially true when you travel. If you hold onto "the image of the city" which you have created yourself, you could be disappointed.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-45787331888541993172011-07-07T11:23:00.003+09:002011-09-11T02:59:31.939+09:00

Greetings From Paris, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I can't imagine my life without a computer. I write articles and send them to my publishers as well as photos by e-mail. That is how I make living. And I like this work style, because it gives me a lot of freedom. Basically with my laptop computer, I can work from anywhere. But if I cannot use my computer, there are

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-10871289260046017472011-06-30T08:50:00.002+09:002011-06-30T09:00:46.781+09:00

Coca Cola Vending Machine, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.As I mentioned a while ago, I am glad that the light is coming back to Tokyo:) Although private companies took a decision to turn on the signboards, public spaces are still dark including high ways!!! I have asked some taxi drivers about it, and they told me it is very dangerous late at night because they can't see

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-16207305982615931482011-06-27T22:58:00.002+09:002011-06-27T22:59:50.514+09:00

Notre-dame Fence Bokeh, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Mineral water is available for drinking water. And now you can find it just anywhere. But how about taking a shower? What do you have to do if you get caught in the rain? Personally, I am not so worried about radiation so much. I saw a photocopy of a newspaper article on the wall at a restaurant near my home.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-78368594587601164812011-06-24T08:34:00.002+09:002011-06-24T08:35:09.026+09:00

Pink Streetcar, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.On my last post, I introduced you the very modern side of Tokyo. Here is somewhat retrospective side of it;) I always like to see old things that are alive. People use this street car for commuting to work, going to school, going shopping. It is not for tourists. It's there because it's needed. Some old things disappear

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-72231800900002187712011-06-20T04:41:00.001+09:002011-06-20T04:43:00.673+09:00

This is the greatest videos I have seen on youtube. Please enjoy! Watching this video made me realize how much I liked the lights in Tokyo, and what an amazing place it is... 

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-40589127114907797212011-06-19T00:30:00.002+09:002011-06-19T00:31:57.523+09:00

Paris, The City of Love, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Something I found in Paris which I loved. Hard to explain why I like it, since I am not sure what it means. Somebody may paint it white again, so I may not see it again. In fact, I don't remember exactly where I it was. But the memory of this street art is forever in my heart. Even if I loose this photo, I will

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-89262895973910050082011-06-18T03:36:00.002+09:002011-06-18T03:37:44.311+09:00

Waiting to Bloom 3 (roses), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.It may sound strange, but the nature seems to talk to me all the time. Not in a human language, but it is more like "heart to heart" communication. I sense what they are telling me with my heart. Once a tree told me something very important, and I can never forget the message. "We all keep growing until the

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-71054974862939031822011-06-16T04:37:00.002+09:002011-06-16T04:38:19.408+09:00

How to Fix Blurry Photos 3, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.There is too much negative energy around since the earthquake hit Japan. But if we keep feeling sad, we cannot move ahead. Instead of just feeling sad, I personally decided to find happiness every day, and share it with other people through writing and photography. This is a happy moment on the street I found

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-80672784443956107692011-06-15T05:05:00.003+09:002011-06-15T05:12:43.767+09:00

Tokyo Bay Cruise, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I went to a container wharf for taking photos. It's not a fancy place, and normally people don't go there, unless they are working in the shipping companies on the wharf. At the end of the wharf, I took some photos of the ships in Tokyo bay through the fence. The sky and the sea looked pink and blue. I had a great time

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-39823606814743724002011-06-13T03:49:00.002+09:002011-06-13T03:52:26.788+09:00

Light is Coming Back, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.You can't imagine how happy I was to take this photo. It was taken in West Shinjuku, where the famous film Lost in Translation was filmed. Also, I lived in this part of Tokyo for many years. So, I feel it's still my neighbourhood. Lost in Translation: Wikipedia It looks like full of neon lights, but please look at the

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0日本, 東京都新宿区35.6938401 139.7035494000000435.6654691 139.66759290000005 35.7222111 139.73950590000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-64411997046170947542011-06-07T02:40:00.002+09:002011-06-07T02:40:53.565+09:00

NEC Building (and a fire hydrant), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.This kind of view is something very common in Tokyo, and I am just used to it. But if I have a camera with me, it helps me realize how every moment is so precious and special. We are in the rainy season now, but the sky cleared up when I was in front of this building. It almost looks like a spaceship

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-73015543088261505012011-06-05T00:43:00.002+09:002011-06-05T00:49:35.915+09:00

19:10 in Tokyo, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Fortunately shops and restaurants started turning more lights on. I have noticed the difference this past week. But the public space is often extremely dark. It is very dangerous... I keep hitting myself into electric poles at night on the main street on my way back home from the train station:( This is not because of "

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-89402832535600895872011-06-01T05:23:00.002+09:002011-06-01T05:29:19.805+09:00

Fluorescent Leaves (beech tree), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Looking back on my childhood and younger days, there were just so many troubles and challenges. But I somehow survived. And I know that I will keep living like that until the very last day of my life, together with lots of helps from other people, and lots of miracles. I still feel the earth shaking, many

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-36930837656928563412011-05-29T21:52:00.003+09:002011-05-29T21:55:51.182+09:00

Rainy Tokyo 1, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.June in Japan is sometimes considered to be the most boring month of the year. There is no bank holiday in June. For students, it's before the summer vacation. It means, other than weekend, people don't have any days off. What's more, in Tokyo, it rains a lot during the rainy season, which normally starts in the

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-62972533222532024282011-05-28T00:01:00.002+09:002011-05-28T00:02:25.784+09:00

Spring in Paris, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I often like looking at graffiti. Most of the time I don't know what it is, but I still like feeling the artist's passion to express his or her inner world. I probably think this is by two artists. The first one only wrote the letters in winter, and the second one added the frame and more colours in spring. On this big

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-58385356275765309882011-05-25T19:16:00.003+09:002011-05-25T19:19:45.464+09:00

Still Waiting For The Master, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.A friend of mine from Hong Kong taught me why trains in Tokyo are not as crowded as before. It's because they think subways are stronger against earthquakes. I see... but I feel better on the ground rather than underground;) As I don't own a TV, don't read newspaper, I am probably not receiving too much

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-79170366559371467822011-05-23T04:27:00.003+09:002011-05-23T04:31:26.702+09:00

It's Okay to be Late in Paris, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.I normally work at home, and I don't travel by train or a subway. I got on the JR Yamanote line, one of the major lines to connect many areas within Tokyo. TEPCO, the Tokyo electricity company was reporting constantly the amount of the electricity consumption as a daily report on the displays inside the train

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-73356648814292741982011-05-21T03:47:00.002+09:002011-05-21T03:48:02.725+09:00

Editing Practice, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Sometimes people use the phrase "sending love and light". For a long time, I have been looking for a way to do it. Now I am happy to tell you that I found my own way to do so. Photography has become an important part of my life as well as writing. And capturing the light, and the love I found within me and around me

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-69268527178104791332011-05-20T01:51:00.004+09:002011-05-21T03:49:56.940+09:00

Café à la papa?, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.People in Japan love everything from France. These days, it is fashionable to use French words for shops and restaurants. English words are too common, so they started using French worlds. There are so many cafes and restaurants in Tokyo people never remember the names of. For example, there is a nice French restaurant

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-63670710275058700572011-05-18T01:21:00.002+09:002011-05-18T01:22:17.295+09:00

What I Found Today, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.It seems like the mental stress I had by the earthquake was bigger than I thought. I still feel the earth is shaking again, so many times a day when there is no earthquake. A lot of people have the same problem now. Since I don't feel like going out when I know that the whole city is dark, I try to enjoy myself during

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-65784245100293403552011-05-16T00:52:00.002+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.809+09:00

Ramen-ya 2 (Ramen Alley in Tokyo), a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Funny, but I don't feel like eating chocolates and ice cream these days. It looks like I lost my daily habit to end my day with something sweet after the earthquake. I also lost my habit to do my daily exercise at the same time. I wonder I needed to burn a lot of calories just because of sweets? Have

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-29156494099624506492011-05-12T05:10:00.002+09:002011-05-12T05:11:58.968+09:00

50mm Practice , a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.People in Tokyo are getting more and more conscious about the origin of fresh food. I don't want to be so sensitive about radiation, but I do want to know what I eat. If you eat at restaurants, you never know where the the origin of the food is. So, choosing food carefully at shops and cook myself makes sense to me. As a

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-75175389830685356692011-05-09T03:25:00.002+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.810+09:00

Tokyo in Late Spring, a photo by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan" on Flickr.Life in Tokyo is basically okay at the moment, except it is extremely dark at night. A friend of mine said "Tokyo is so dark now, like Paris" but in fact it is much darker here. There is plenty of food and water available at shops. But I really don't feel like going out at night. Probably a lot of people feel the

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-28433087134362220412011-05-07T02:56:00.005+09:002011-05-07T03:17:59.724+09:00

Still Beautiful Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"What surprised me today. 1. Some Japanese coins, 5 yen and 50 yen, have holes in the centre. So unusual! Japanese coins (google image) 2. People in Japan like to wear mostly dark clothing. 3. There is no trash bin on the street, and it's very clean everywhere in Tokyo. 4. Most shops always give you free shopping bags,

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-24674223989180912862011-05-05T22:33:00.002+09:002011-05-05T22:36:39.169+09:00

Manneken Pis on Boys Day Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Well, at the age of 42, I am starting to enjoy Boys Day in my own way. I was sort of hoping this Manneken Pis replica to wear some special costume today;) Please look at my old post, Costume Play?

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-42838038683615190152011-05-05T01:16:00.007+09:002011-05-05T08:46:46.084+09:00

I Understand How He Feels Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I safely got back to Tokyo yesterday evening with full of good memories. I left my heart in Paris. I hope somebody is taking care of it! 5 of May is Chidren's Day, as known as Boys' Festival in Japan, it is a national holiday. When I was a little boy, I was not very happy with it. I never had a courage to tell

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-57794597715990343812011-05-02T07:11:00.002+09:002011-05-02T07:12:27.443+09:00

Daddy, I Want to Stay Here Longer Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I think I was very fortunate that I had planned a long visit to Paris soon after the big earthquake in Japan. I was able to stop worrying about all the sad news from my country, and relax and enjoy life together with my friends here, new and old. It was, of course, reported on the media that so many

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-54955999301834300992011-04-28T09:49:00.005+09:002011-04-29T06:26:58.275+09:00

Midnight in Paris 2 Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Tokyo has a little bit of many other cities from all over the world. It constantly adopts new culture from other countries, and it is very easy to find food from many other countries. Chinese restaurants and Italian restaurants are very common, and already a part of the daily life of people in Tokyo. People no longer

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-56013753984190035472011-04-27T06:10:00.003+09:002011-04-27T07:16:27.425+09:00

One More Blow 2 Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"A while ago, an American photographer living in Tokyo told me, people in Japan don't stop and take time to appreciate the beauty. It is very true. Most people in Tokyo are too busy, and they tend to think they need to get out of Tokyo and go some other place to find beauty. In fact the beauty can be found everywhere. If

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-28679854030103889142011-04-26T01:03:00.003+09:002011-04-26T01:21:53.252+09:00

One More Blow Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"If you visit Japan this time of year, you maybe surprised by the number of people in town wearing surgical masks. They wear those surgical masks to protect themselves from cedar and cypress pollen.  In the last 25 years or so, more and more people started having allergic reactions to the pollen.  And they take antihistamine

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-63830124210512028982011-04-21T10:20:00.008+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.810+09:00

Looking For The Right Angle Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I have been wondering how I can help my country. Easiest thing I can do is send money, which I did, I am doing, and I will be doing in the future. But I also wanted to help people outside Japan who are helping Japan. My friend in Paris, Marie-Christine, told me about something very interesting. Récits et

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-56908410208246838472011-04-19T09:56:00.003+09:002011-04-19T19:05:29.031+09:00

The Famous Bed Room Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Hello all my friends. I am still staying in Paris. Although I am busy every day working for Japan, I had a wonderful Sunday with no work! A good friend of mine drove me to Versailles. No need to explain, it's a very famous place. It is truly amazing in many ways. Another friend of mine once told me after visiting

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-48340639136911705482011-04-18T08:29:00.004+09:002011-04-19T10:06:48.634+09:00

A Moment of Forever Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Generally speaking, most Japanese people think Paris is a very romantic place. In a way, it is very true. The whole city has something magical to help people fall in love. Some Japanese TV shows reported that couples in France go to the bridges over La Seine and make a wish by putting a lock on the bridge, and throwing

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-1102675824137337872011-04-16T11:34:00.004+09:002011-04-16T11:44:39.459+09:00

A Spring Day in Paris Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Daylight saving is a great idea to save energy. All you have to do it, turn the clock forward, and start your day 1 hour early. This is a very little known fact, but Japan did it after the war for 4 years. It didn't work very nicely in my country. People thought, since the sun was still up in the sky, they had to

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-24587813906982566492011-04-13T08:45:00.002+09:002011-04-13T09:10:25.492+09:00

My Boyfriend, a French man living in Tokyo, just sent me a beautiful photos of cherry blossoms and people doing "hanami," cherry blossom viewing. I was so glad that people in Japan did enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms, despite the fact some politicians were telling people to cancel "hanami." this year. The word, "jishuku" is often used in Japan at the moment, it means "voluntary restraint."

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-39313157593812507302011-04-09T20:11:00.002+09:002011-04-09T20:15:53.480+09:00

Midnight in Paris Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I have noticed that since the earthquake on 11 of March, more people started reading my blog. (Thank you very much!) It seems like more and more people would like to know what ordinary Japanese people are thinking, in addition to what the media report. Here is a great site, a list of blogs in English. Japan Blog List 

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-51057214886334930702011-04-08T23:01:00.003+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.811+09:00

Crop! Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"When Tokyo started saving electricity, I first thought "Tokyo had become dark like Paris at night!" But now it's actually darker. During the day, the lights in the trains are off. Even at night, the trains are so dark that they can't even read newspaper. Naturally, they don't feel like dining out nor drinking. The whole city of

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-18128129592773745192011-04-07T07:29:00.001+09:002011-04-07T07:29:55.335+09:00

Nothing Happened TodayOriginally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I took this photo a while ago in a city called Fukuoka, in the west Japan. It was soon after the earthquake, so I asked them if something was happening. The answer was "no, we are just doing a daily training." So, nothing happened... great. If you feel your day was not so great because nothing special happened, please

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-15690210884523085902011-04-06T17:11:00.001+09:002011-04-06T17:11:02.682+09:00

Just Married in ParisOriginally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I always feel very happy when I see newly married couples. Just watching them on the street makes me feel "it's my lucky day!"On the other hand, I imagine so many couples had to postpone their weddings in Japan. But I can't just feel sad about my country. Life just goes on and on. I need to find joy of life, share happy

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-81469850037249549902011-04-04T06:38:00.001+09:002011-04-04T06:38:41.556+09:00

Place des VosgesOriginally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"A French friend of mine said, "Yuji, if it's hard to buy water in Tokyo, maybe you can buy wine instead?" I just couldn't stop laughing! But if I said the same thing in Japan now, people may say it's imprudent or improper!

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-59423788620545514982011-04-03T01:24:00.002+09:002011-04-03T01:26:58.462+09:00

Seasons Come, Seasons Go Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"The school year starts in April in Japan. It's the season of cherry blossoms. As well as it is time for them to start something new, it is also the time to say "good bye" Some people move to a new place, and they start a new life there. It is almost impossible to explain my feelings in a word or two, but there is a

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-36283660199417013072011-04-01T02:23:00.002+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.811+09:00

Another Try Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"This is something not talked about so much... While Japan grew so rapidly after the war, there was something which was often neglected. Personal happiness! So many companies are trying to save energy, and they try to close the offices early. As a result, the employees can go home early, and have a little more time to spend

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-66366901018552186762011-03-30T09:29:00.002+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.812+09:00

Another Try Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I was interviewed by a Japanese magazine editor today. As I am visiting Paris now, the editor and I talked over Skype, and everything worked very well. We discovered a lot of good things together. We used to believe we needed an office space for interviews and meetings. But she was at home, so was I. (To be more exact, I am

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-48033612290644730752011-03-29T04:54:00.001+09:002011-03-29T04:54:40.278+09:00

Zen in Paris 2Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"This is something I wanted to capture for many years. I kept dreaming of it for such a long time... and I finally captured it. In the middle of the big earthquake, I realized that life is short. And I really need to do what I always wanted to do now, while I can. This photo many not be such a great photo, but still it is like a

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-91563643692696269872011-03-27T23:15:00.002+09:002011-03-27T23:16:31.226+09:00

Zen in Paris Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"A few days ago I noticed that the word, Zen, is quite commonly used in France. Nice surprise! I could be wrong, but it is used as a adjective in French meaning "tranquil" or"calm" as well. I took this photo without a tripod. I don't know why it was possible, but anyway I did. That is why this blog entry is Zen in Paris! It

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-33113473895943740942011-03-27T10:28:00.003+09:002011-09-24T04:04:55.296+09:00

Merci, Paris! Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Every time I come to Paris, I feel so welcomed by the whole city. And the city greats me with lots of  nice surprises. What can I say? I am alive, I am in Paris now... and the city is so wonderful. Life is a big miracle itself. When you realize that, you may be able to believe miracles do happen, and no dreams are too big.

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-35307174111937392742011-03-25T10:36:00.003+09:002011-05-16T00:59:19.813+09:00

Praying For The World Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I like visiting churches. Whenever I find a church, I go in there and pray. I pray for my personal happiness, as well as the world peace. The atmosphere of this church was wonderful. So peaceful, so calm, beautiful architecture and stained glasses... I was able to feel the people's beliefs who build this church, and

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-3392760624695735202011-03-23T20:20:00.002+09:002011-03-23T20:21:24.903+09:00

Before Anybody Else Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"I took this photo for a Japanese magazine in February. It was for the April issue, so I had to find spring very early. I like the fact only one of the stems is taller, when all the others seem to be growing and blooming evenly. And I also like the fact some of the stems are late to grow, so there are many flower

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-38736174197011986612011-03-22T07:19:00.003+09:002011-03-23T09:15:53.504+09:00

Paris, 10:55 AM 21 March Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"A signature in the sky? Not sure what it is, but I am sure it's a good sign for me. I am now in Paris, on of the places I love most in this world! But I am not on a holiday, I will be working every day from my laptop. I am Japanese!

Yujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07318540622124002940noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653022212940048703.post-89766542707656722062011-03-20T03:45:00.002+09:002011-03-20T03:48:19.782+09:00

Thank You, Merci, Arigato! Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"As a little boy, I loved Origami, Japanese paper craft. I especially liked making origami dolls. However, origami was not really for boys... My mother and father often told me to be more "manly." Though, I didn't know what to do. I never enjoyed what other boys were doing, baseball, football, playing figures of

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A Little Prayer Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"At the middle of the sad moment, I am feeling so happy. I have been receiving kind words from all around the world. Some of them said I could stay in their place. Some of them said they could send me food, chocolate bars and such... (lovely!) Knowing millions of people are really praying for us and our country is,

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Lumiere Et Espoir Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Sometimes "no words" can express my feelings best. It's one of those special moments. Yuji

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Contre Jour Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Knowing so many people are praying for me and Japan, I feel very happy in the middle of sad moment. We live in a magical and fantastic world. Love, Yuji

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View From Notre-Dame Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Other than Tokyo, I have some very special places in this world. First one is the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. When I was living in Hong Kong, I would commute to work every day by Star Ferry. I never got bored of the view. The second one is San Francisco. About 12 years ago, when I first visited the city, I saw a

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For All My Friends Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"Thank you for praying for us. Knowing your hearts are with us, I can keep going. Thank you, I love you. Yuji PS Please click the photo for a larger one. And you can also see all the photos I have uploaded on flickr.

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Calm Moment Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"In the past few days, I received a lot of kind words from all over the world, through this blog, fickr, ect. Thank you very much for your kindness and friendship. It keeps me going! Some of them asked me if I wanted them to send me some food... I am such a fortunate man! At the moment, I am not in need. But there are so many

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"Is that true?" "Oh, yes..." Originally uploaded by yujiblog "Thank you from Japan"A little break from the earthquake stories. I saw these cats at a Buddhist temple. It looks like they are used to seeing people, and they were so good at ignoring them! Most temples and Shinto shrines in Japan are basically open for 24 hours a day. So, they must be good places for cats. Sometimes, young and

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Contrast Originally uploaded by yujiblogJust a week ago, I somehow wanted to take a photo of Tokyo Tower, not far from where I live. If I go back there now, It doesn't look like this. The top of the tower has been bent by the earthquake. Feeling sad is important when you are sad. But just feeling sad doesn't help. We need to find something we can do, and take an action. Meanwhile, I will

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Well PreparedOriginally uploaded by yujiblogI have received so many messages from many countries. Much, much appreciated! Thank you very much! I live in Tokyo, and there was not a serious damage as long as I know in the central area. Though, my mobile phone was not working well. The first major earthquake happened in 2:46 pm, and it was after 2 am that I was able to talk to my father. And after 7

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I have received so many message from many countries. It was a true disaster especially in Northern Part of Japan. But I am all fine. For many hours, my mobile phone didn't work. Getting in touch with friends on Internet helped me a lot, otherwise I would have felt so sad. I took this photo tonight, there is no food at a store in Central Tokyo! Many restaurants stopped serving food as they

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Any New Information? Originally uploaded by yujiblogThat was indeed the largest earthquake in my life. I was home, but the trains are not running at the moment. There are many people who cannot go home tonight. My mobile phone is not working properly. This photo was taken in front of a busy train station. I think they are TV crews, probably from a Spanish speaking country. I have

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Fighting Against a Fire? Originally uploaded by yujiblogCostume play is hot in Tokyo. It is largely related to the popularity of Manga, Anime, and video games. I think people started enjoying it a lot about 16 or 17 years ago. But it is not something every Japanese person enjoys! As for this photo, I took it at a train station. This is a replica of the famous statue in Belgium, "Manneken Pis

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Don't Take Out Your Camera Originally uploaded by yujiblog"French Antique Style" has been hot in Tokyo. There are so many shops that sell "antique flavoured" products. They are different from fake antiques. People know that they are new. So, there is nothing unfair. But... why do people in Japan buy those new products? It's because they are reasonable, and they look kind of cute. What

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