Dreams falling in snow, the frozen world

　　　A frozen river is lighted up with various light.
　　　So feel the freezing breath.

　　　Here is Soun-kyo Gorge, Hokkaidō.

　　　Situated in the Daisetsuzan National Park,
　　　the area is known for Onsen (hot springs) resorts as well as waterfalls and magnificent cliffs scenery.

　　　A waterfall is frozen hard.
　　　The term "Sōunkyō" means respectively the layer (層 Sō), cloud (雲 un) and gorge (峡 kyō) in Japanese.

　　　Hokkaid is famous for sightseeing. The overseas people may have come.

　　　うまそうな　　　　雪がふうわり　　　ふわりかな
　　　　　　小林　一茶　（1763　- 1828）


　　　Look delicious　　Snow, Fluffffy... 　Fluffy.....
　　　　　　Kobayashi　Issa　（1763　- 1828）　

"Ice" Japanese calligraphy

"氷" (hi, or koori). It is translated as ice, frost, icicles.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.

Etymology :　 (A crack of the ice) + 水 (water)

"Girls' Day" Japanese Doll Festival

　　　The Japanese Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), or Girls' Day, is held on March 3.

　　　A set of ornamental dolls (hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.

　　　The custom of displaying dolls began about 1200 years ago.　
　　　The official decoration consists of five steps.

　　　Each position is selected as each role.

　　　I show respect for Lady in the whole world.

　　　Era when the talent of all women was utilized has come.
　　　And the world will become more peaceful if the status of women worldwide improves.

Thanks to you all and your works, sincerely

　　　Here is over Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture.
　　　This is the place to catch a beautiful sunset, at straight seashore.

　　　I thank to all friends who visited my pocket-size the Far East space.
　　　All your works are wonderful.

　　　I respect them heartily, and was always impressed by them.

　　　Encounter with all of you is my pleasure.
　　　"Once-in-a-lifetime encounter"


　　　I pray for you and yours happiness.
　　　And, Peace of the earth.


　　　Happy New Year 2010 !!

from the Far East

"Earth" Japanese calligraphy

"地球" (chi-kyū). It is translated as earth.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.

Etymology :　地 (ground) + 球 (sphere)

You and I are here, beautiful. It is truth.
Even if the world is full of iniquity.