kenleewrites in 日本

Mustn’t forget, I was that guy in blue until a couple of months ago. ^^. What’s your ASAP?

My Saturday started a little slow. Slept in till lunch time today. Batteries fully charged, but decided to take it easy today. Get some light coding/writing done and that’s about it for work I guess.

Every now and then I browse through my photo library. Take a look at where I’ve been, what I’ve done, who I’ve met. A picture is worth a thousand words and this particular one is no different. It is extremely safe to take a nap in public Japan.

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I experienced my first Dondo Yaki (どんど焼き). It’s a Japanese event associated with the New Year when families get together at the shrine to send off the Toshigami (歳神) by burning off new year decorations.

Long ago, Japan used the lunar calendar and this event was held on the 15th day. Pretty similar to the chinese lantern festival which is held on that particular day. However, Japan has since switched to using the Georgian calendar and rest is recent history. Like Seijin no hi (成人の日) which is held on the second Monday in January, dondo Yaki (どんど焼き) is held on either the second Sunday or Monday in January. I guess when depends on your local shrine.

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I was all set for a great night of live music. Arrived early and was settling in with a Caipirinha in hand.

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僕は日本の家系ラーメンがスゴク大好きなので、よく食べる。

I really love Japanese iekei ramen. Greasy tonkotsu shoyu ramen. mmm..

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