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This picture is called Raigou (means Guides to Heaven) and it's in the possession of Chionin in Kyoto. In the 12 th century in Japan, this type of pictures were spread in order to accept the idea that death is not ending of the world but starting of a blissfulness another life. People are freed from all suffers and experienced death as a happy moment by guides from Heaven.

I visited to temple and shrine today for the first time where my parents wished a safe delivery of me many decades ago. I'm not sure if other countries have the same custom but Japanese people go to shrines when a child is born. And I was told that the god blessed my birth would watch me for the lifetime. So I thanked them today. They have good atmosphere. (All photos are taken at Arawazu Kannonji in Okayama prefecture)

'Kotodama(Japanese)' can be translated into' Sprite of Language' in English. Salmon Roe It means that mystical powers dwell in words and names. Peanut Butter If you speak out positive thing, it could be real, and if you speak out negative thing, it would a trigger. Tarot You'll see the mirror at Shinto Shrine sometimes, which (one of theories) refers 'God lives within you'. Lamp When you don't feel great, look at the mirror saying positive things and cheer yourself up. It's also 'Kotodama', kind of spells. Statue of the Goddess of Kannon These things reminds me of some self-development books, many of which are from the US. It will cultivate your subconscious awareness, which is stronger than consciousness. In the end, subconscious awareness steer your life not consciousness. Christmas Lighting at JR Ebisu station And the fact that things appeared individuals are actually connected each others. As if water or air. Winter Park Traditions from...

It's already middle of November. The hottest place now is the park! I went jogging on yesterday morning when the rain stopped, it was wonderful weather today. My mother sent me the photo and said ' The phoenix dropped in our garden' Can you see it? Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. It is Albert Einstein philosophy. By the way, I'm reading ' Phoenix ' which is a manga series by Osamu Tezuka. It's so called synchronicity.For example, when you think of someone, he/she gets in touch with you. Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events that are causally unrelated occurring together in a meaningful manner. (by Wikipedia) Isn't it romantic?? I recommend you to go the park to brush up your sensibility.

Pizza @ Seirinkan Interesting building in Nakameguro , which reminds me of some Jiburi works. Pizza with root beer is funny? It's rare to see them so I ordered it. Happy in Mejiro This shop plays Southern all stars music only as the owner is big fan of them. 'Happy' is name after one of their album titles. I ordered rice omelet without meat and tomato sherbet. Both tasted great. Odd eye cat. I love to see cats on the streets, but there are a little too much in this neighborhood. I wonder how they spend night especially when it's raining.

Vemeet cafe & dining LENTEZZA Organic @ Nakameguro They appear ordinary cafe in the trendy city Nakameguro. By chance, I saw the menu on the street when I was talking a walk. It said 'soy meat' Meat Loaf, Loco Moco,, Then I got to know that they were vegetarian restaurant. They don't describe that way though. I was only an individual customer, all other people were couples at the beginning. But later, more single ones came in. I ordered Veggie Meat Meat Loaf. 1,000 JPY for plate, soup and drink The music was uptempo ambient.

@ Yokohama I've always wanted to come here. There is a Japanese song singing of this bar. The song titled 'Love affair' and the band group name is 'Southern all stars'. I'm a big fan of them, so.