The New Year 2011
The New Year, Japanese people pay the first visit of the year to shrines and temples.
Relatives living far away gather to celebrate the New Year and taste the special food.
There is a temple the thousand Samurais whose descendants gather every 2 months.
Now, I should talk about a lady. She is Seki Yamamoto and a daughter in the ten
highest position Samurais. Lady Seki gave many kindness, food and clothes to the
poor families. She was modest. She's never married. Her only pleasure was drinking
Sake(=alcohol) a little bit. One year, Influenza raged. Many coughed violently.
Lady Seki nursed them all through nights and prayed. But, she was unfortunately
infected. She died praying and the beautiful shape became a stone. Do you know
her name "Seki" has another meaning? "Seki" also means "cough". She is now
in a tiny sanctuary. This winter season, Flu might be raging. She was also frank.
Please just say "Hi" , put Sake in the bamboo container and offer to Lady Seki.
If you suffered from cough, I believe Lady Seki would relieve you.
4 Jan, 2011 29 Feb, 2012
I went to Nikko the other day. Snowfalling a little. I make it rule to visit
Nikko in Winter. The cold weather was hard for the thousand knights, the duty.
Their residence was on Nishi-Sandou (West entrance path) or close to Nikko
Bugyo-sho (= the magistrate's office). Please go up Nishi-Sandou and you
come to the fork. Take the right way leading to Futara-San Shrine. In the
sanctuary, you can meet the haunted lantern. It is the oldest lantern in
Nikko made more than 800 years ago. Once upon a time, the knights were
going around for the duty. One night, the eerie figure came out in the dark.
The knight watched someone suspicious drew his sword and cut it. He saw
it at close range.It was just a lantern. There's a legend that the lantern
transforms itself soon after the ignition by the oil. Many knights must have
watched the eerie figure. The lantern has more than 70 sword cuts. Now,
I am much interested in " who cut it". Tell me when you got to know
"who". 14 Jan, 2011
The haunted lantern
Jan. 22, I guided a Belgian pro recorder player, Nathalie Houtman to
Dan Shinku's gallery. Dan Shinku's WebSite Dan is a Shakuhachi player
making his own prominent art.I met Nathalie at Takao Station and
accompanied her. Nathalie has been studying Shakuhachi for a year
in Paris and has the great interest in it. Dan and Me belong to a NPO
revitalizes one region in Hachioji-shi, Tokyo by Music, Folktales and
Charcoal Making. The region has the long history and a beautiful forest.
Mt. Jinba, the summit with a fine view is close. There is a recreation
facility fits the surroundings. To guide her is an important activity of
the NPO. Dan welcomed Nathalie, professional recorder player from
Europe, gave a lecture about his own art and played. At first,
She was going to come with her friend, a Japanese musician who plays
Shakuhachi as the interpreter. But, the musician became busy and did
not come. Playing Shakuhachi is connected with the thought of Zen.
That is very deep. I don't have the knowledge of Shakuhachi. I am
sorry that I was not able to give her the sufficient explanation. Dan
is saying now that systematizes the lecture for Foreigners. Nathalie
and the friend would come again in Spring, the flowers come into
blossom and the region is most beautiful.I am looking forward many
people visit the region and Dan's gallery soon. 27 Jan, 2011
I was a New Yorker.New York is my life. Let me introduce my favorite food
in the fascinating city. Anyway, you should go to East Village, Manhattan.
I took up residence first in the district. Veniero's (342E. 11th st. /
bet. 1st&2nd Aves) is a Cafe and a Confectionary. Come into it.
You can meet various tasty pastries. Take up a number ticket and
wait for your turn. Your number is called out. And, you can order the favorite.
Take Subway! Let's go to Little Italy!! Luna is an Italian restaurant serves
the homely tastable food. Tasting wine and pasta, Me and an American friend
of mine had a chat about the then Prime Minister of Japan. Eating a bite-sized
eclair, explore Little Italy further. I often saw the stands of pastries on
Mulberry St. Do you know that Hachioji-shi, Tokyo I was born and grew up
is called "Mulberry City"? That results from the textile the local industry.
The sericulture was flourishing.
Pizza is my most favorite!! I recommend Lombardi's and John's Pizzeria.
A pizza restaurant close to Brooklyn Bridge is most famous in NY, I guess.
I've been there once. However, the restaurant was very crowded. And,
we didn't try it then. Have you been to Pete's Tavern in Greenwich Village
a well-known writer O.Henry(1862~1910) stopped by? I haven't. I regret it.
O.Henry's short stories the plots are superb take me to the 19century's
Manhattan.
Now, I've recommended some tasty restaurants. However, I visited them
8 or 9 years ago. I'm not sure they are still fine. Please visit them. If
they are fine and going well, I will be full. 12 Feb, 2011
Yesterday, A big earthquake hit the Tohoku and the Kanto region in Japan.
Off the coast of Miyagi prefecture is the hypocenter. Magnitude 8.8!!
The quake didn't stop soon. I hid myself under the desk. Moreover,
the aftershocks come every 10 or 15 minites. Still now, I feel it.
I was scared. And, everybody must've be scared. Some cities along
the coast were destroyed completely by Tsunami. Do you know how to stop
the natural calamity before it happens? That is the most important. If not,
how to deal with the calamity locally is necessary to think in advance.
12 Mar, 2011
I am so grateful for your concern about the earthquake of this time.
Living in Tokyo now, no one I know was injured. However, I could not
say that I am doing well. The nuclear power station along the coast
blew up and the radioactivity leaked. The important problem is the
air contamination. Moreover, Last night, the earthquake happened
at another region Mt.Fuji is in. The calamity is not another person's
or region's matter. Still now, the aftershocks come. I'd be lying if
I said I'm not scared of it. When would this situation come to the end?
Now, I remember the thousand Samurais were not only strongest
warriors but also pioneers. I am one of them. I take an oath I'm never
defeated by the natural calamity. Thank you. 16 Mar, 2011
I have sent the follwing to publisher@nytimes.com <publisher@nytimes.com>
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please read this LadyMoonProfile
My Dear the late firefighters of NYFD;
The nuclear power station blew up by Tsunami. Today,
the Self-defense Forces of Japan has watered in the used fuel pool
by Helicopters and Fire engines to cool down. It is difficult and dangerous
to approach the building by the radioactivity. The brave you who came in
the World Trade Center on that day, I know. Now, I am sure that you come
to help us like the Sep 11, 2001 Mar 17 , 2011
I was living in New York from 1999 to 2005 and met with the Sep 11.
The only thing we need is the firefighters of NYFD whose bravery on that day.
Sincerely,
Lady Moon
19 Mar, 2011
The Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant is in dangerous conditions yet. Many
foreign people left Japan. All of you use the electricity by the nuclear power now.
I have to say that the breakdown of Nuclear reactor is the international issue.
Don't you think about it with us? A few days ago, A remote-control robot came.
The work in the dangerous reactor is robot's duty, first of all. Now, I have found
the most qualified robot. The honor is R2appeares in the movie “Star Wars".
If a dozen R2s came to Fukushima, the breakdown would be fixed soon.
23 Apr, 2011
Osama was shot. A history has come to an end. Feeling something
complicated, I pray that the attack by terrorist never happen.
Sep 11, 2001 WTC 2 May, 2011
Hino Motors Ltd. manufactures the superior Trucks, Busses, and Engines
in all the worlds. The general meeting of stockholders was held on this
past June 24. I attended it. I am a stockholder. Long time ago, my grandpa
(Mom's dad) worked for the enterprise as the engineer. Later, he bought
the stocks and transferred it to his lovely granddaughter. My grandpa had
left far away. He is now in Heaven. This year, the dividend is (^_-)-☆
than the last year. I believe I've been a good girl for my grandpa since
last year. So, he gave me the reward. Thank you for my grandpa!!
June 27, 2011
The Star Festival TANABATA is held on July 7. It is based on a Chinese legend that
Altair (the star of the herdsman) and Vega (the star of the weaver-princess),
separated on opposite sides of the Milky Way,meet once a year on this day.
Children write their wishes on strips of fancy paper and display them on the
branches of bamboo trees. The weather forecast says it will be raining here
on the night. Altair and Vega can not meet if it was bad weather. I expect
that they cross the Milky Way and can meet in your country. July 7, 2011
Sretan rođendan, Nikola!!
(Happy birthday)
Whose birthday is it tonight?
The great scientist Nikola Tesla was born on July 9, 1856 at midnight.
He is the most wonderful person I’ve met. Me and Nikola used to walk
on East Houston Street in New York his laboratory was located.
In the near future, I would talk about the great Nikola Tesla to all of you.
PHOTO : THE CROATIAN NATIONAL TOURIST
July 9, 2011
We would like to travel to your countries and have a lot of fun. It is just the time
because the exchange rate of the yen has been rising. However, many Japanese
would lose jobs if the situation lasted. We look forward you to coming and having
a lot of fun in Japan. But, the high exchange rate for the yen might stop your visit.
Now, I have a strong favor to ask the foreign investors. Aug 9, 2011
Moj dragi P-medvjed; Ne zaboravitim 9.11, 2001
ti si telefoniralo i slikalo.ja sam brinuo za tebe. vjerovatim ti si dobro.
Sep 11, 2011
NewYork After1week Sep 18, 2001
I took these photos on 14th street, Manhattan in New York, USA.
Sep 18, 2011
Apple has lost the creative genius, Steve Jobs. ?Stay Foolish, Stay Hungry"
is his motto. It is difficult for me to find the appropriate Japanese words
explain this. However,? Never lose your initial enthusiasm with greed″is
the sense in my view. What do you think about it ? Oct 11, 2011
Hachioji Kuruma Puppet Theater is my home town’s historical performing art.
In 2003, I saw this in New York with my American friend. Kuruma Puppet,
a unique form of Puppet theater, was created by Nishikawa Koryu in the late
Edo period. In 1861, after he acquired the bunraku puppet technique,
Nishikawa Koryu invented his own technique. Nishikawa Koryu? who was
Koryu?’s apprentice formed Hachioji Kuruma Puppet Theater in 1872.
In 1924, he moved his company to my home town Hachioji, the western
suburb of Tokyo, where it has been located ever since.
Sanbaso is a joyful dance by two puppets that gives thanks to the gods
praying for a future of prosperity and peace. Also, Sanbaso is performed
on a specific celebratory occasions, such as the New Year or the opening
of a new theater.
Kuzunoha(The kuzu leaf) from a Japanese folktale. A white fox secretly
turned into a beautiful woman in order to repay a favor to the man who
had saved her life. The man and the woman lived, happily married and
had a son. They had been living happily until one day, the son accidentally
saw his mother a white fox. As her son realized that his mother is not
a human, she decided to leave her family and returned to the forest
with sorrow. A message was on a shoji screen.?If you think of me with love,
come and visit me in the forest. You will find a kuzu leaf and read my sadness”.
Tokaido-chu Hizakurige (Strange Adventure on the Road to Kyoto)
is based on a bestselling comic novel from the late Edo period (1603-1868).
This novel tells the journey of Yajirobei and Kitahachi, who are also known
as Yaji-san and Kita-san, a pair of footloose commoners traveling from the city
of Edo (Tokyo), bound for Western Japan on the Tokaido road . Their journey
is filled with amusements and challengers. The writer, Jippensha Ikku
( 1765- 1831)wrote this original novel adopting the humor and satire.
Tokaido-chu Hizakurige was most popular in the three plays. Yaji and Kita
are funny. The audiences laughed. By the way, do you know that the writer,
Jippensha Ikku whose father was one of the thousand Samurais ?
Yaji & Kita went on the journey with difficulty happened to stop. And,
looked up and said, “ Where are we? Here is Japan Society in New York.
We are in New York!! ” Over the Pacific Ocean, crossing the Continent
of America, I believed that my company,Jippensha Ikku sent Yaji-san
and Kita-san for me. Hachioji Kuruma Puppet Theater 2003 in NY
Nov 3, 2011
Once upon a time, there was a charcoal making master whose name is
“ Santaro “ Santaro was walking everyday in the bamboo forest to
collect materials of charcoal.One night, he happened to find a shinning
bamboo. Santaro had never seen such a beautiful thing. “ What’s that? ”
He cut the bamboo and was so surprised. A little girl was in it. “ So cute!!
But, who are you? “ Santaro took the little girl to his lord.The day was
November 13, and a full moon was bright. The lord named the cute
little girl “ Lady Moon “. Nov.13 , 2011
Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style someday
Old dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way.
Two drifters, off to see the world There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end Waitin''round the bend
My Huckleberry friend Moon River and me.
This is the theme song of the movie " Breakfast at Tiffany's ".
"Wow!! I can have breakfast at Tiffany!!"
is the first voice when I got a job in New York.
(In 1999, the year of rabbit )
Dec 10, 2011
Драго mи �・е, драги Срби. Sretan Bo�・i�・ 
Zovem se Lady Moon. Ja po�・tovam Nikola Tesla vrlo.
�・elim sva�・ta znati odsada o Srbija. Prosinac 2011
Time passed away fast this year. I appreciate your concern and warmth
regarding the earthquake. The situation still continues. Anyway!!
Wishing you all the best in the coming year. Dec 26, 2011
