Who Me?

This mailbox was tilting it's head at me...so I stopped to take a photo. Then I realized that you could actually see small bits of reflections in the lower half of the mailbox.

It's actually a very classy mailbox, don't you think? (Now I'm tilting my head at you!)


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I Can See Clearly Now

"Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind, it's gonna be a bright, bright sun-shiny day." - Johnny Nash

I actually like how this photo seems a bit faded...

It was another sunny and hot day at the park. Taking a walk in the shade felt good. Hope everyone has a nice sunny weekend!


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Tight Squeeze

I think this is a type of bamboo or 'sasa (笹)' growing between a house and stone wall.

There really isn't much space but this plant doesn't seem to mind the close quarters. This must be a Japanese plant...we all know how to live in small apartments or houses.

Lobster Red

These guys were soaking up the suns rays.

They must not get out much. When they first got here, they were white as snow. They were still there when we left...but by then they were both pretty red.
I bet they couldn't take a shower the next day...

School Girls

These girls were probably on their way home from school after some kind of practice or after school lesson. They seemed really tired...but still had the energy to chatter away.

Oh, to be young again!

Bouquet of Colors

Look at the pretty flowers I found!

It seems like everything is turning bright and vibrant as we jump head first into summer. And although I have no idea what these flowers are, they are still very pretty to look at.

Wait! I think the last one is a Tiger Lily...am I right?

Across the Creek

Eek! I'm running out of bridge photos!

But I remembered this little bridge over a creek in Koku Park just this morning. This creek is right by the kid's playground and is a great spot to cool off in the afternoon sun.

I actually wanted to get a photo with all the kids playing, but once I started taking photos, everyone moved out of the way. Oh, well.


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Sunday Bridges

In Every Glance

This is the sunset from yesterday reflecting onto the Seibu Building. And if you look closely at the photo below, you'll see a part of the sunset on the bus.


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Over the Station

We had a very pretty sunset the other day.

I'm glad I looked behind me while walking home from the station. Or I may not have noticed this pink sky!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!


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All Day Long

When I went out the other day, I noticed Yakumo Shrine getting ready for a festival. These festive lanterns were put up above the street leading to the shrine.

I didn't get to see the actual fire ceremony but it seems the festival lasted well into the night. Here they are still celebrating with the traditional drums and flutes. I really love the sounds at a festival!

Took You Long Enough

Summer is SO here!

And I am a girl who loves the summer. It's hot, humid, and everyone is melting. But I gotta tell you, I've got a big smile on my face.

Because it's summer, people! :D

I Heart Snow Cones

I was in snow cone heaven the other day at the pool.

We call them 'Kaki-gori' here, which literally translates to 'shaved ice.' This stand by the lazy river pool had snow cones in five different flavors. I got the Lemon flavor but there were also Strawberry, Melon, Mizore (colorless syrup), and Blue Hawaii.

Anybody want to join me?

Cool Off

Today is Umi-no-hi (海の日) in Japan, which is translated to Ocean Day or Marine Day. It became a national holiday in 1996 as a day to be thankful of the blessings the ocean gives us, as we are a country surrounded by it, and hope for the prosperity of our country.

So to celebrate this holiday...okay, more like to cool off from this unbelievably hot weather, my friend and I spent the day at the local pool. I took both of the photos right after the pool inspection they do every hour so it may not seem like it, but Seibu-en Pool was pretty crowded. I guess everyone had the same idea.

They have two big pools, the tidal wave (above) and the lazy river (below).

Fooled Me

I thought this bridge was interesting because at first glance the sides look like a wall. But when you look at it from an angle, you can actually see through it.

Pretty cool, huh?


This is the pedestrian bridge that crosses over the road to Koku Park from Koku Koen Station. Today was such a great day that there were many people heading to the park.


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Sunday Bridges

Afternoon Flight

Another afternoon at Koku Park.

This eagle is made out of thin wooden sticks and paper, although it looks very real. And here's the owner of the lovely eagle during his flight below. They both seemed to be having a great time!

Fade Away

Going back to the bridge from last sunday again, this is the speed limit sign on the road that crosses the bridge.

The sign was originally red and blue...but I guess this sign's been in the sun too long. The faded pastel color looks good against the sky though!

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Ta-da!

And here you can see both of the animals from yesterday's post!

Show and Tell

Look what I found! This really cool statue was standing on the wall of one of the houses I passed by the other day.

See the elephant on the top photo?
Then look at the lion below...


What else do they have in common? Besides the fact that they're both beautifully made, of couse. Can you tell?

Step in Time

Have you ever been with friends and suddenly realize you've known them forever?

I always get this warm and giddy feeling because even though we've all grown up and changed, our friendship hasn't. That's pretty special.

Distracted

This is what I almost ran into when I was walking home from the station with my nose deep in a book. A really good book.

I even walked up the plank some before I realized I wasn't on the road anymore. Good thing the driver wasn't there or he may of had me arrested for WWR (walking-while-reading). Whew!

Measure the Bridge

This is Tokorozawa Rikkyo, a bridge that crosses over the Seibu Ikebukuro Line railroad.

There used to be a railroad crossing right around the same place until this bridge was built in the early 70s. Many cars use this bridge that leads on to the Tokorozawa Rikkyo North intersection.

I'm not too sure what that sign on the bridge means...maybe that the bridge is 2.2 meters high? Does that sound right?


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Sunday Bridges

New View

This is the first time I saw the Seibu Building from this angle. Usually all I see from the street is the reflection of the sky against the building. But from here you can see all the different buildings around the station!

I bet the view at night is pretty, too. I'm going to have to go again!


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Hot, Hot, Hot

This is at the Kidanodai Park again. And it's still hot as ever. More humid than hot, really. Which I sort of think is much worst than just hot.

But it's Friday so I'm happy! Hope everyone has a great day today!
(Have been super busy but will definately visit everyone this weekend. Sorry for the lack of comments!)


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