20111222

The first star

Changing from a blue sky in the daytime to an evening and then starry sky at night.
I found the first star in the evening.
It was just a tiny dot but tender light.

It's a starry winter night. 


20111215

morning moon

One morning, few days after total eclipse of the moon, There was the beautiful moon in the morning.

A friend told me a story of the day of total eclipse.

When he got out a station, all the people are looking up the sky and watching at the moon.
He said ''think about it, all the people in Japan, We were looking at the same thing at the moment. this year was really tough for all of us, but it's going to be alright. I felt like that.''

His thoughts made me feel so peaceful.
and yeah ! Although, we Japanese are such a busy people in this world, unless we don't lose the time looking up the sky and we don't lose the heart that we think beautiful when we see something beautiful, I think we can make a difference even things our eyes can't see.


20111117

sunset view

It was beautiful sunset view at Zushi beach yesterday.
through wisps of cloud...








20111114

mountain climbing

There is a mountain Sengenyama behind where I live. 
It's an hour and a half hiking trek.
Autumn leaves are not ready yet but it was perfect day for the hike.
So, I went up by myself.

Squirrels were everywhere, welcomed me.
Walked through this way and that way, up and down.....


I felt so refreshed when I got to the top of the mountain.
At the top is a beautiful view of Hayama.
You will see Enoshima on the right. 
It was cloudy, but I heard that on clear day, we can see gorgeous Mt.Fuji from here.

from the mountaintop
As going down the mountain, only like 15 mins, I got to Morito beach which I looked from the top.
Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Hayama, again I realized that it's a nice place !

Morito beach

20111113

a cloud and a sunset.

a Heart ?
a Wing ?
It looked beautiful. 

golden sunset at Isshiki beach

20111112

footprints

Beautiful day !!

A beach cafe ''BAREFOOT ESPRESSO R134''' has just opened at Zushi beach on last Friday.
Our friend Teruri is working there so I visited her and had a cup of Cappuccino.
They let me signed our footprint on a new outside wall of the store !
This is mine.
 
After, I left my mark, took a long beach walk from Zushi to Hayama.
Strong sunshine ! I was wearing short sleeves and flip-flop in this November. Awesome :) 
What a good day !!
Enjoy in autumnal sunshine !!
Isshiki

20111014

a gourmet friend


My friend Yuki returned to Japan temporarily from Australia. We were working together at the Japanese restaurant when I was in Sydney.

We love eating and drinking, and we have the same taste in food and drink. so we often went out and tried to find nice places to eat and drink.


When even she was in Japan, I didn't feel anything changes from when we were in Sydney. We were doing the same thing in here, looking for nice food and drinks ! and drinking beer in the daytime ! haha- ! Kanpai with Sapporo five Star beer and Chorizo from Chozumeya, Kamakura. 

We went to a pizza restaurant ''dada'', which recently one of my favorites.
It reminds me the pizza I ate one Italy.

Margherita
Quatro formaggi

Italian Pizza and Beer ! Good time !!
She went back to Gold Coast Australia couple weeks ago.
I am sure we will get together and enjoy new food and drinks another time again !  

20110928

coming of Autumn


Yesterday, I took a walk to the beach...

After the Summer, The beach became so quiet, I hear the sound of waves only.
Clear Autumn sky, cooler wind and beautiful wave music bring me fresh air.  

As the days become shorter, I realized Summer is definitely over...
Autumn has come....

20110914

delicious life

The Japanese hambaagu (hamburger patty)  


The Japanese hambaagu is minced meat mixed with other ingredients, including onions, bread crumbs and eggs, patted and cooked so it is fluffy and juicy.

The other day, my friends and I cooked the hambaagu, it was soooooooooooooo good !


We made it a lot, so next morning, my friend made a hambaagu sandwich with abocado and tomato inside !
that was awesome !
We had it with banana and blueberry smoothie which is my current  favorite breakfast menu :)

This would definitely be among three of greatest breakfast 2011. 






Spinach paste

I bought a spinach but it was getting bad, so I used for paste, with garlic and olive oil.
I put too much garlic.... but looked ok.
so I made some Bruschetta with the paste and cheese on top. 

and few days after, i cooked pasta with the paste.
it looked like Pesto.
well, next time I will make Pesto sauce.... because my basil in a fridge is also getting bad.... :(  
mmmm...... want to have a food processor !!


Enjoy delicious life !!
Ringo and Yuzu


 hambaagu chefs !! They are awesome chefs ! we should open a cafe together !!

20110913

full moon (満月MANGETSU)

Last night, the full moon lighted up the clear night sky.
It was really bright, even lighted my room.

At one time, The farmers who worked late, prayed to the moon for an abundant harvest in Japan.
so even now, many Japanese still enjoy the full moon and offer it dumplings and Japanese pampas grass.
but I didn't prepare those, so I offer it my wine, and made a toast !!
KANPAI (cheers) to the moon !!   
 

20110831

Sea and Sky 2011 Summer

Beach house BLUE MOON at Isshiki Hayama.
My Summer 2011, 
I spent most of the time in here. 
I enjoyed working and being by the blue sea spreading out before my eyes and the blue sky above every different day and time... it brings me refreshing breeze into my mind. 
Life is great.....


It's been 1 year since I came back in Japan and start living in Hayama.
I love this place.

here, up some pictures which the sceneries I met in this Summer...




Morning

Last day of Blue moon.
clear sky !

There is a beautiful moment even a cloudy day.

Sunset


pink-colored sky


0828 the end of Summer



Walking from Isshiki to Morito, We can see Enoshima beyond.

  The sun setting over the edge of holizon....


Night
in the moon light

I am still basking in the afterglow of this Summer....

20110728

Wedding bouquet

Look !! this Happiest smile !!

Last Sunday, I went to my friend Yuuki's wedding party. 
I met Yuuki when I was working at the StarBucks and through my friend Emi we got more closer. The smile on her wedding was the happiest smile ever !! She was so beautiful !! 
I just admire her shine all day....

We used to work at the StarBucks together !
Now, everyone became mommy !

We met Yuuki through our friend Emi who lives in U.S..
With Satomi and Ayako

Then, at the bouquet ceremony, miracle happened !
Yuuki used a bouquet which our friend Emi used on her weddding last July in Seattle! The bouquet was artificial flower, made by Emi's mom.


but It's luck of the draw,  
Satomi, Ayako and I were only knew the bouquet is very special...
We all remember Yuuki got the bouquet on the last July at Emi's wedding in Seattle.

Then..... miracle !!!!!! The person who got the bouquet was Satomi who is one of Emi's best friend !!
We can say it was a fate !!
Satomi got passed the happy baton. yeah !! Be happy Satomi !! 


Hideo is a bloom.
He looks really kind... and Yuuki cuddle up to him all the time.
They are such a perfect couple.
When I am with them, I feel very peaceful. 

I am happy I got a new friend Hideo-san !! 


Congratulations YUUKI and HIDEO !!
Their life-journey has just begun !
BON VOYAGE!

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Youuki&Hideo wedding party