Fire Flowers

Today I really enjoyed live fireworks displays which was held in Ibaraki city, Osaka.My friend lives on the fifth floor at the best place to witness fireworks display.
Every year we had a party on that day before and after the fireworks show.
Around 7:30 the fireworks displays started with the big sound.I am really satisfied with one-hour-fireworks. My heart skipped a beat by the big sounds. I lost my words with my mouth open.
In Japanese firework is hanabi, literally means "flower fire." Truly fire flowers in the sky!

Fireworks Display

Fireworks displays are held during this time of the year. Tonight one of the most splendid fireworks events in Osaka was held at Yodo River. A great number of people flocked to the riverbank to see the show.

Every year I see many young women going there in colorful yukata summer cotton kimono and a trendy hairstyle. But tonight I also saw many young men wearing yukata.

I didn't go to the riverbank, but I was able to hear the constant bangs of fireworks at home. I used my imagination at first, but soon I wanted to see the real image.

Thanks to the modern technology, I could see the live fireworks displays on the Internet.

Best Peach in my life

Peach is a very delicious and juicy fruit. But it's quite difficult to meet a good peach on a reasonable price.

In Japanese folktale,a peach is regarded as a symbol to ward off evil spirits because it has strong psychic powers.

As for figure, it looks like a Buddhist sacred gem. Also a pretty hip.

Yesterday I was lucky enough to get a share of some good peaches. It was the best peach that I had ever eaten. Sweet and juicy. A rare treat!

Guerrilla Rain

Guerrilla Rain is a strange name. It is sudden downpours into relatively narrow zones,mainly in urban cities.It is a Japanese English. We've often heard this word recently. Some experts believe that guerrilla rain has a strong connection between the urban heat island phenomenon and global warming.

Today I saw a surprising video image of guerrilla rain on TV. In the video, only in some-hundred-meters square area, torrential rain was pouring heavily for a short period.

One taxi driver said in the interview, "When I was driving in the sun, all of a sudden, a heavy rain attacked my car, then after three minutes I got through. I felt surprised and scared."

It is an unpredicted pinpoint attack like guerrilla. Not gorilla.

Princess Gou

I am a big fan of this year's period drama- "Princess Gou." The story focuses on the life of princess Gou who was one of Japan's high celebrities in the 17th century.

She was a wife of the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada and had a powerful influence at that time. She lived her fascinating and eventful life.

Today I went to see Odani Castle site where princess Gou was born. Odani Castle was a mountain castle located in the northeastern side of Lake Biwa (the largest lake in Japan). From the site, I was able to see a panoramic view of Lake Biwa and surrounding area.

In addition, I visited other three places to know about her life and the TV drama.

I like her positive way of thinking.