#japan photography
Useful phrases for the dinner table (japanese)
いただきます -Let us eat!
召し上がれ -bon apetite (めし＝召し）
美味しい -delicious （おいしい＝美味しい）
美味しそう -looks delicious
お腹が空いた -I’m hungry （お腹stomach=おなか）（空いたempty=すいた）
腹減った -I’m hungry (sounds ruder) （腹belly=はら）
お腹がいっぱい-I’m full
いい匂い -Smells good/sweet smell （匂いsmell=におい）
食べる -eat （食meal)(たべる）
飲む -drink（飲drink)(のむ）
ご飯 -rice/food （ごはん）
箸 -chopsticks（はし）
フォーク -fork
ナイフ -knife
スプーン -spoon
お椀 -bowl （おわん）
皿 -plate （さら）
ご馳走様でした -thanks for the meal（ごちそうさま）
next post will be a conversation scenario on how such a scene could go…
TO DO list before I move to Japan
•doctors appointment to get all necessary shots
•wisdom tooth removal
•cancel locker and dance class contract
•donate clothes
•get rif of unnecessary clutter
•clean out room
•spend time with friends
•job for some extra cash
•visa/passport organisations
•prom dress
（ｅｄｉｔｉｎｇ）
About me
Hi my name is Dinorá, people usually call me Dino. I’m an 18 year old half Japanese half Brazilian girl who grew up in the UK and Germany. In July I’m going to move out from Germany to Japan and this blog is dedicated to that. I’ll be sharing my experience, struggles and some tips with you guys so that you can get an insight to living in Japan.
A little more detailed background information:
I was born in the UK and moved to Germany at the age of 5. I speak fluent English and Germany and my Japanese is pretty good except of reading and writing kanji. I speak good Portuguese and have basic knowledge of French and Spanish. I am very into biology and psychology so I might be writing about that on here too.
My hobbies are blogging, dancing and art. I’ve been blogging on Instagram for awhile now and used to have 5k followers until I started anew for a change. I do watercolor and acrylic paintings which I’ll probably also be sharing.
My general goal is to add value to everyone’s life in different aspects. The main goal of this blog is to talk about Japan but I also want to share my knowledge and know-how about art, health, blogging, studying etc. with all of you.
I really hope you enjoy this blog and since I’m just starting out a like/reblog/comment/follow is very much appreciated.
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Stopped by Sensoji Temple in Asakusa the other evening.
Sensoji, Skytree, sakura.
Tateyama Shinko refers to a kind of mountain worship practiced around the Tateyama mountain range in Toyama Prefecture, where the harsh conditions on the slopes of (Mt.) Tateyama were believed to reflect Buddhist visions of hell.
Pilgrimages to the mountain were believed to lead to the rewards of a heaven-like realm that existed beyond the harsh climb, somewhere beyond the clouds floating above the mountain’s Oyama Peak.
Oyama Shrine is a key symbol and place of worship for followers of Tateyama Shinko.
The main shrine is located near the summit of Tateyama’s main Oyama Peak, at an altitude of around 3,000 m. Needles to say, the branch of Oyama Shrine - Maedate-shadan - has easier access, near the banks of the Joganji River almost within touching distance of Toyama City’s urban sprawl. Where these photos were taken in November 2021.
https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/City-Cost/GQKZ3-living_tateyama_machi_toyama
For those who like their torii in an extra large, the Hagurosan Ootorii which sits astride the road to Mt. Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture is the largest toriigate in the Tohoku region at 20m high and 15m wide.
The Shinkyo Bridge on Mt. Haguro, Yamagata Prefecture, traverses the Haraigawa - “river of purification” - in which pilgrims and Yamabushi monks would perform purification rituals
Near where Haguro’s famous stone path meets the Haraigawa, water from the Suga-no-taki falls pours into the river. At the base of the falls is a diminutive shrine sharing the name of the river.
Here are enshrined the spirits of four gods whose speciality it is to swallow, blow, exorcize and release into the waters evil spirits.
Pics from Nov. 2021
Daruma dolls in, well, one shape but many sizes at the Daruma Ichi fair last week - Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo.
Took the window of fine weather yesterday, between last week’s snow and the snow that is reported to be on its way tonight or tomorrow, to get out on the mamachari and get some fresh air.
These photos were taken along the the Kyu-Edo River which flows in the border zone between Tokyo and Chiba. There are some nice cycling and walking paths running alongside the river from where you can see yukatabune dining boats bobbing on the water awaiting their evening trade.
Follow the flow of the calm river waters toward Tokyo Bay, takes you past the Disney theme parks before ending your ride at the huge Kasai Rinkai Koen park.
On this occasion though, we took the riverside path in the opposite direction from where we could see Tokyo Skytree on our left as we heading into the yawning suburbs of Tokyo and Chiba.
Japan sure does present us with some amazing winter scenes.
This is the Buddhist temple Sazae-do which sits on the lower slopes of Mt. Iimoriyama in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture.
The three-story, double-helix design of Sazae-do is one that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. It allows visitors to ascend and descend the structure without meeting those moving in the opposite direction.
Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima: Journey to Japan’s samurai stronghold:
