tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.comments2023-04-05T17:06:16.630+09:00Japanese Landscape and Locationssleepytakohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.comBlogger792125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-17272247379909656412015-12-23T22:07:54.898+09:002015-12-23T22:07:54.898+09:00Hello Pat,
Cut and paste this into Google Maps, &...Hello Pat,<br /><br />Cut and paste this into Google Maps, "しまむら"<br /><br />There should be a few there. Even one near or in either Hankyu or JR Ibaraki. Shimamura has gotten a bit expensive and much more popular over the years since I posted this. Itogofuku is still cheap. Search: "イトウゴフク”sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813911662075916384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-62815678865034870582015-12-23T11:18:13.726+09:002015-12-23T11:18:13.726+09:00We live in Ibaraki-shi. Is there one close?
Thank...We live in Ibaraki-shi. Is there one close? <br />Thanks,<br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-45388235192304360512014-11-24T10:01:09.287+09:002014-11-24T10:01:09.287+09:00I'll have to look out for that 3rd kind and gi...I'll have to look out for that 3rd kind and give it a try. Thanks for the information Russell.sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-78603636523062353832014-11-19T17:45:48.657+09:002014-11-19T17:45:48.657+09:00I've seen three kizami tobacco brands here in ...I've seen three kizami tobacco brands here in Japan (I live in Tokyo): Japanese brand <i>Koike</i>, plus two from Belgium: <i>Takara-bune</i> which is failry mild and <i>Kuro-fune</i> which is much stronger (it reminds me of a cigar). My heavy-smoker friend can inhale <i>Takara-bune</i> but not <i>Kuro-fune</i>. I personally prefer <i>Koike</i> and so do all my Japanese friends.<br /><br />As for changing the middle bamboo (or wood) section(called <i>RAU</i> and pronounced RAH-OO), some pipe stores in Japan have these, and you could probably find a length of bamboo from other sources. Bamboo naturally tapers, so you can cut it down until it fits the diameter of the metal ends. Interestingly, the mouth piece usually has a different diameter from that of the smoking piece so they both can perfectly fit on both ends of the bamboo.Russell Stutlerhttp://www.stutler.ccnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-5858485117032301982014-10-06T10:38:44.445+09:002014-10-06T10:38:44.445+09:00It's not "sake" which is rice wine. ...It's not "sake" which is rice wine. It's a type of shochu which is stronger than rice wine and has a much different taste. This one is made by distilling buckwheat--the same ingredient used in soba noodles.<br /><br />BTW, "Sake" means both rice wine and booze in Japanese.Davidhttp://sleepytako.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-44287274335816333172014-09-27T18:57:44.701+09:002014-09-27T18:57:44.701+09:00Burger, is a popular spicy vegetarian fast food di...<a href="http://www.chatkazz.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Burger</b></a>, is a popular spicy vegetarian fast food dish. It consists of a batata vada sandwiched with vegetables between two slices of a pav.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539574447254783739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-13001125763674295872014-09-23T21:17:13.518+09:002014-09-23T21:17:13.518+09:00We went there in August and it was absolutely beau...We went there in August and it was absolutely beautiful! The only bummer was the river was a little muddy after all the heavy rains and typhoons. I'm planning to go back maybe in November and see the river and autumn leaves. : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815871151209247910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-35331037133052469042014-09-20T23:30:32.160+09:002014-09-20T23:30:32.160+09:00Beautiful bottle ! Received this as a birthday gi...Beautiful bottle ! Received this as a birthday gift and was told it was sake. Does it taste a bit like sake ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-2810979402145982282014-06-25T09:38:24.758+09:002014-06-25T09:38:24.758+09:00That's a bummer. Time to take him out for some...That's a bummer. Time to take him out for some fun. Or at least a hike! If you live in this area, try hiking up to Arima Onsen from Ashiya. I haven't done that one but my friends love it.sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-84326351815796743702014-06-25T09:34:17.313+09:002014-06-25T09:34:17.313+09:00it didnt show all i wrote - wanted to say interest...it didnt show all i wrote - wanted to say interesting photos and posts :)Sarah Kadomarunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-19654161913121342132014-06-25T09:30:50.665+09:002014-06-25T09:30:50.665+09:00Been here for over a decade w my nonadventerous J ...Been here for over a decade w my nonadventerous J spouse - you inspire me to do what i love most - explore new areas! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-8263037364768653042014-04-18T22:53:20.052+09:002014-04-18T22:53:20.052+09:00There's one at Minami-Senjyu station and one i...There's one at Minami-Senjyu station and one in Odaiba.<br /><br />Have fun shopping.sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-20041850042703710392014-04-18T22:35:39.009+09:002014-04-18T22:35:39.009+09:00I realize this post is super old but am wondering ...I realize this post is super old but am wondering if it is still a place you would recommend? Then let me know if there is one located near the Ueno Station or Nappori station. Either way, just the closest one to me. Thank you!Denillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785250960884067976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-75234491377970499512014-03-18T12:32:49.173+09:002014-03-18T12:32:49.173+09:00Oh these photos are wonderful. You and the camera ...Oh these photos are wonderful. You and the camera seem to be working well together.<br /><br />Adore the photo of Mia !<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-14706473753426124072014-03-17T13:33:05.116+09:002014-03-17T13:33:05.116+09:00That does look like something you would enjoy. Mia...That does look like something you would enjoy. Mia looks like she is having fun love the fist photo of her in the bubble.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-87920092165321787432014-01-04T14:19:16.178+09:002014-01-04T14:19:16.178+09:00The bus left YamatoYagi at 9:15 and it arrived at ...The bus left YamatoYagi at 9:15 and it arrived at Totsugawa Onsen at 13:39.<br />The next bus left Totsugawa Onsen at 16:14 arriving at Shingu station at 18:21.<br /><br />So about 4:25 for the first leg.<br />A break of about 2:30.<br />Then the final stretch being about 2:05<br /><br />6 hours 30 minutes on the bus.<br />Yay!<br />sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-35749498886280837312014-01-04T05:08:04.646+09:002014-01-04T05:08:04.646+09:00WOW !
I love this trip. Thank You for taking us al...WOW !<br />I love this trip. Thank You for taking us along. <br />How long did it take you ?<br /><br />All the photos are wonderful but #12 is fabulous.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-5083463832637158772014-01-01T01:41:50.526+09:002014-01-01T01:41:50.526+09:00What a great 2013 !
Welcome 2014....
cheers, par...What a great 2013 !<br />Welcome 2014....<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-32282031283796104822013-10-27T12:32:37.517+09:002013-10-27T12:32:37.517+09:00Yes !
That's my home
cheers mumzillaYes !<br />That's my home <br /><br />cheers mumzillaangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-43817003001790418012013-08-12T15:13:07.561+09:002013-08-12T15:13:07.561+09:00This is cool!This is cool!Valariehttp://bestellipticalsmachine.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-81574776237104725202013-07-31T12:27:39.722+09:002013-07-31T12:27:39.722+09:00Wonderful bottles But so sorry I could go to Tombo...Wonderful bottles But so sorry I could go to Tombo's one last time.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-34096057996491214922013-07-28T02:36:55.242+09:002013-07-28T02:36:55.242+09:00Lovely photos. I think it would be nice to live by...Lovely photos. I think it would be nice to live by the stream. What a great way to see the city on a rainy day.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-49275873271967000142013-07-27T16:17:22.981+09:002013-07-27T16:17:22.981+09:00Nagasaki is one of my favorite places in Japan. T...Nagasaki is one of my favorite places in Japan. This brings back some great memories!PinkJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213734630560072866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-31110670891184302032013-05-04T13:30:47.108+09:002013-05-04T13:30:47.108+09:00Oh Wow you can see Kobe Tower and Akashu Kalkyo br...Oh Wow you can see Kobe Tower and Akashu Kalkyo bridge too ?<br />So fabulous !<br /><br />cheers, mumzillaangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25299238.post-30267235788856983482013-05-02T20:58:46.615+09:002013-05-02T20:58:46.615+09:00I was just wondering if I should keep on posting t...I was just wondering if I should keep on posting these and if anyone actually read this site recently. I'm very happy you find my site informative and useful. I'll keep on posting. If you end up around Osaka on your trip send me a message here or on Twitter and I'll hook you up with some good places to check out.<br /><br />Again, thanks for reading!sleepytakohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554508523805590606noreply@blogger.com