Kanazawa Castle
Written by: adekun on 30 November, 2009 7:57 pm - Filed under: japan — No Comments »
Hashizumemon
Kanazawa Castle seems a lot less like a castle without a keep; more so as it sits in such large grounds. After numerous fires and rebuilds, only a few structures remain. The brochure said they were restored recently using traditional construction methods. However, the inside of the watchtowers and interconnecting warehouse looked as if they fell victim to one of the popular “house reform” television programmes. Continue reading
Long way to Ishikawa
Written by: adekun on 23 November, 2009 8:59 pm - Filed under: blog — No Comments »
Sun rises somewhere in the depths of Hyōgo prefecture.
Rather overdue for a trip afield, I was glad to be given the chance to go with some friends of a relative. It was an early start. We left at five in the morning. After travelling across, down, up and along, an hour lunch stop was taken in Kanazawa. A further hour after that, the furthest destination was reached. It was by then three o’ clock in the afternoon. The route took us through countless and sometimes seemingly endless tunnels.
Peanut failure
Written by: adekun on 15 November, 2009 4:56 pm - Filed under: blog — No Comments »
By avoiding the unusual summer rains the peanuts were planted too late. They never got established. It seems ironic that there has been little rain and plenty of sunshine at the end of the cycle. There are a few handfuls of peanuts. It hardly seems worth putting the oven on. The outcome is pretty much what was expected but worth a try.
Takoage
Written by: adekun on 9 November, 2009 11:01 pm - Filed under: japan — 1 Comment »
The plume from the paper factory provides a reliable indication of wind direction and force.
Throughout the year many kite flying events are held across the country. The festival has a long history dating back to the Eiroku era. Perhaps now, the gatherings, kites and armies of happi clad flyers are not as big as they used to be (see Takoage Gassen). Still, it is a fun activity to watch or participate in.
Yonago City usually hosts an uncompetitive competition early November. Continue reading
Snow on the hills
Written by: adekun on 4 November, 2009 4:54 pm - Filed under: blog — No Comments »
Snow capped Daisen
The start of the week brought snow. On the news yesterday, there were many marvellous scenes from around the country; vivid autumnal leaves contrasting snow. These in turn were marred by horrific road traffic accidents. It’s likely a good many drivers were caught out without snow tyres/chains. Although it’s probably a good month before the snow makes an impact here, I should take heed of the images.
Gym: one month in
Written by: adekun on 2 November, 2009 9:16 pm - Filed under: blog — 4 Comments »
The idea was to write how I survived the first month in the gym unscathed. Being near the end of my session today, I thought I’d do a few sets of barbell pullovers. After the warm-up, the weight of the bar seemed to strain more than it ought as I shifted position slightly. It felt momentarily, as if my arm was pulled out of my shoulder. A definite pop. Continue reading
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