Yokosuka, Japan - 9th April 2014
By: cocoaby
For go to see the Kannonzaki lighthouse, we went up the stairs earnestly.
Kannonzaki lighthouse is oldest western style lighthouse in Japan.
November 1 is the lighthouse anniversary to commemorate the start of construction date of this lighthouse.
Collapsed in the earthquake of twice, the current lighthouse is the third generation.
We were able to see big tankers comings and goings in Tokyo Bay when we walking beach.
I found Cherry blossom tree in Kannonzaki park here.
We playing at the beach a little. I have enjoying and relaxed.
See you!
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Posted Apr 19, 2014, 9:48 am
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Yokohama, Japan - 12th April 2014
By: cocoaby
We went to Tokyo sightseeing by train.
You can see arrival time of trains at the station(in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean language).
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Posted Apr 20, 2014, 4:56 am
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Tokyo, Japan - 12th April 2014
By: cocoaby
We came to the Meiji Shrine(Meiji Jingu).
Mom, I was really surprised!
Do you believe in the spirit photo?
There is a large white orb in my photo.
I heard orb appears in the sacred places such as shrines and temples. Is it just a dust on the lens of camera???
What do you think?
Through promenade in forest, I went to shrine buildings.
It was one of the visiting typical place for foreign tourists here.
Visitors to the shrine can take part in typical Shinto activities, writing out one's wish on an ema.
When we visited the Meiji shrine, we witnessed a Shinto wedding procession which was led by two priests and two shrine maidens, followed by the couple under a red umbrella and the family and friends.
It was delightful seeing the colorful ceremony in wonderful surroundings.
When you enter the premises of Meiji shrine, you notice barrels of sake wrapped in straw stacked up near the entrance.
This is fascinating design.
To know more about these barrels, read the following text which was written on information board put up near these barrels.
And You can see the otorii, it is the gate of shrines.
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Posted Apr 20, 2014, 7:13 am Last edited Apr 20, 2014, 7:21 am by cocoaby
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Tokyo, Japan - 12th April 2014
By: cocoaby
Shibuya. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and busy districts.
Wow, There are a lot of people.
You can see the famous crossing in front of Shibuya Station.
It is a crossing where vehicles from all four directions are stopped and allows pedestrians to cross in every direction.
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Posted Apr 20, 2014, 8:19 am
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Tokyo, Japan - 12th April 2014
By: cocoaby
We came to NHK Studio Park.
NHK(Nippon Hoso Kyokai, Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Studio Park is NHK Broadcasting thema park that is open to the public.
It gives visitors a chance to look behind the scenes of NHK broadcasting.
You can know the history of the TV show.
Stage equipment and costumes that were used in the TV show is on display.
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Posted Apr 23, 2014, 12:56 pm
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Tokyo, Japan - 12th April 2014
By: cocoaby
You can see Tokyo subway route map.
It is like a maze.
Then We went to the Kabuki-za theater.
Kabuki is a part of traditional Japanese classical culture.
We saw ladies wearing Kimono, Kimono is Japanese traditional dress, it is worn during formal events.
It was a good day!
See you.
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Posted Apr 30, 2014, 12:28 am Last edited Apr 30, 2014, 12:44 am by cocoaby
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Yokosuka, Japan - 14th April 2014
By: cocoaby
Hello, mom!
Today, April 14th is my birthday!
My toy voyagers friends had a surprise birth day party for me!
Look! They made cute cup cake for me.
Everyone sang me the happy birthday song.
Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear little sheep Rachel
Happy Birthday Rachel!!!
Thank you Aura, Betty Bear, Hansi Hü, Josie.
It was a really fun time and happy.
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Posted Apr 30, 2014, 2:18 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 27th April 2014
By: cocoaby
It is sunny good day.
We went to the "Ootawa, Tsutsuji no oka(azalea's hills) park".
50,000 azaleas have been planted here, pink and white, red flowers very beautiful, so visitors can enjoy the flowers.
Many Bee had greeted us. They loves honey too much.
Actually, It seems azalea's honey is sweet when my host tasted the azalea's honey in childhood.
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Posted Apr 30, 2014, 3:24 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 28th April 2014
By: cocoaby
I will prepare for Betty Bear's trip today.
We repaired Betty's red tag. It was easy for us.
My host bought her some candies.
We are a little sad to say goodbye to her.
Hope we can meet together sometime.
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Posted Apr 30, 2014, 4:13 am Last edited Apr 30, 2014, 4:14 am by cocoaby
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Yokosuka, Japan - 11th May 2014
By: cocoaby
Hi mom,
We came to Umikaze(It is meaning "sea breeze") park by bicycle because it is a lovely day.
It was five minutes until the park.
Here is very crowded on sunday. Many people visited the park, and enjoyed a barbecue and fishing.
We're playing in the playground equipment.
I found funny clock tower. Let me see...It is eight twenty five in the morning.
You can see a view of the Tokyo Bay. A small island in Tokyo Bay has been called "Saru-shima(It is meaning "Monkeys Island")".
But monkeys do not live on the island now.
A big love and many kisses on Mother's Day!
Rachel
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Posted May 11, 2014, 6:35 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 11th May 2014
By: cocoaby
I will introduce you to some of vending machine in Japan.
You can see various drinks.
Lactic acid bacteria beverage, coffee, cocoa, cafe au lait, tea, green tea, cola, plum juice, mineral water, soup and more. cold or hot, Cans or paper cups or plastic bottles.
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Posted May 17, 2014, 1:31 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 12th May 2014
By: cocoaby
Mom, Are you interested in FIFA World Cup 2014?
Usually my host has not interested in football.
However, She has interested in World Cup and stamps.
She showed us to FIFA World Cup stamp sheets, it was issued today at Japan post office.
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Posted May 17, 2014, 2:03 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 16th May 2014
By: cocoaby
My toy friend Aura went back to her home in Finland today.
We are a little sad to say goodbye to her.
Hope we can meet together sometime, somewhere.
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Posted May 17, 2014, 2:45 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 18th May 2014
By: cocoaby
Hi mom, It is sunny and bright.
We went to Verny park by bicycle, humming to song.
It takes 20 minutes to go to this park by my host's bicycle.
The name of the park called Verny is origin of name from French engineer Verny.
He gave us any support to built a lighthouse and Yokosuka Port facilities in 1865-1867. So this park is built French-style.
Mom, Do you know "Haiku" ?
Haiku is Japanese three-line poetry structured in the set form of 5-7-5 syllables.
Including a seasonal word in it.
It is said that haiku is the world's shortest literature.
One Haiku is written for stone where we are sitting.
Shiki Masaoka(1867-1902) wrote this Haiku, he is one of great modern Haiku poet.
It is impression of Yokosuka port when he visited the Yokosuka in 1888.
Haiku has been one of the most important traditional literary forms in Japan.
A contemplative poetry, nature, color, seasons, contrast and surprises.
It has developed as a verse that expresses deep feeling for nature including human beings.
This follows the traditional Japanese idea that people is a part of the natural world.
Many rose are blooming so beautifully at the best now. Pink roses, red and yellow, white roses.
That is a very smells sweet.
My host bought us matcha latte, I drank latte sitting on the bench.
We continued our tour of the park, I found historic gate.
See you!
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Posted May 21, 2014, 6:45 am
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Yokosuka, Japan - 24th May 2014
By: cocoaby
We decided make a Ramen for lunch.
Ramen is a Japanese noodle and soup dish which originated in China.
Everything looks good.
I’m want to have the Shin-Ramen! It is from Korea, so very spicy Ramen!
This Ramen is too hot for me.
Put a block of dried Ramen into boiled water and boil it with vegetables and meat or sausage and seaweed and bean sprouts for a few minutes.
Add the accompanying soup powder and stir.
It was delicious!
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Posted May 27, 2014, 10:17 am
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