Monthly Archives: May 2012

Random Food of the Day

Posted on 29 May, 2012 by rurikia

Mushrooms

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Tokyo Views – Found items

Posted on 27 May, 2012 by rurikia

One of the interesting things I found about Tokyo was the way that in the midst of an incredibly busy city the odd lost and found items managed to be salvaged, at least for a while. It’s the kind of … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Views –Shinagawa Sunset

Posted on 21 May, 2012 by rurikia

My time in Tokyo has come to it’s conclusion. It has been an unforgettable experience, and one that I am glad I embarked upon. The way in which my departure plan developed left some time but little warning when the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Views – Solar Eclipse 21. May 2012

Posted on 20 May, 2012 by rurikia

Thanks to just the right amount of cloud cover no filter necessary on the camera (though still needed for the eyes.)

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Day Trips from Tokyo – Hiking Mt. Mutsuishi

Posted on 19 May, 2012 by rurikia

Today dawned with a perfect hiking outlook so I decided to venture off to Oku-tama and see how well the trails had fared through the winter and early spring. With notably more sunlight to play with than in the autumn … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Views –Tree Peonies at Hama-rikyu

Posted on 18 May, 2012 by rurikia

Soon after I arrived in Tokyo I came across a planting of tree peonies in Hama-rikyu gardens and decided to plant one at Rurikia, which was accomplished earlier this year. Using the hunt for tree peonies as an excuse to … Continue reading →

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Random Food of the Day

Posted on 17 May, 2012 by rurikia

Thin slices of smoked salmon served on rice with salmon eggs.

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Tokyo Views – Tiles

Posted on 16 May, 2012 by rurikia
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Raccoon Rampage at Rurikia

Posted on 15 May, 2012 by rurikia

It was a late spring in Tokyo but an early one at Rurikia this year, and the latest report from the orchyard is that the cherries are starting to turn from yellow to red, usually an indication that they are … Continue reading →

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Textures of Kyoto

Posted on 14 May, 2012 by rurikia

Yes, I have been to Kyoto. I enjoyed it the way that you enjoy a good book that you came to via the required reading list – a bit hesitantly, ready for disappointment, and then it turns out to have … Continue reading →

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