One of the many weather charts and graphs shown on NHK news on TV. There is a great deal of discussion of weather constantly, and reminders to drink water with salt and sugar, use fans etc. I like the faces...
Monday, July 8, 2013
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"That's her!"
Day 3 of sumo. Kisenosato lost his match. Mom has noticed this one woman in the crowd every day. It's become a kind of game looking for and talking about her; is she a big fan of the sport? We wonder if she'll be there tomorrow and what color kimono she'll wear.
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| Upper left corner |
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| On day 3 |
pharmacy
Mom went to the Dr.'s office and pharmacy yesterday, as soon as they opened. Trying to get things done before it got too hot. Hot and humid, everyday the news brings a story on how many people needed treatment for heat related illness that day.
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| Pharmacy waiting room, usually packed later in the morning |
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| The little video screen at right is a camera feed of the orders being filled in the back room |
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| Jyosyuya grocery; Mom used to work for this chain |
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| Quick stop at a tiny sushi maker, we got inari and kampyo nori maki from the to-go table |
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| another stop at Kigetsudou... |
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| Shiratama Dango (small mochi) with pudding and maccha sauce, seriously addicting, so fresh and delicious! |
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Root for the home team (nation)
Last night the Nagoya Sumo Basho started. Every day now for the next 15 days Mom will be glued to the TV (3-6 pm). It's fun to watch, and nice to see her get so into it. Her favorite is Kisenosato, a Japanese Ozeki rank (2nd highest rank). Japan has not had a native-born Yokozuna (highest rank) since 2003. There are only two Yokozuna currently, both from Mongolia. Mom has high hopes that Kisenosato will rise in rank soon; the video below is his first match from last night. The entire crowd and country hopes he wins too, it seems.
By chance, late last night I couldn't sleep and caught the live broadcast of Wimbledon (Men's Singles final). There was that same national spirit vibe, it's been so long since Great Britain had a winner. Four or five games into my viewing I realized that the station was not breaking for commercials (Channel NHK1). What a nice change from the American networks!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Ramen
Tatsuya Ramen for lunch today. It is quite warm and humid here now.
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| Parking lot near Tatsuya |
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| Minami, Noriko and Masa |
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| Vending machine to order and pay, you get a ticket to give to the chef |
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| Yummy |
After lunch we stopped at Isezaki Mall (large outdoor shopping street), went to the biggest Daiso (100 ¥ store) I've seen yet.
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| Four large floors of Daiso |
Wagashi
Wagashi are Japanese traditional sweets, many different kinds including mochi. There is an old shop only a block away from the apartment, Kigetsudou, started in 1900. We bought some today, super fresh and delicious.
I don't know the names of most of these! We will definitely go again soon to try more.
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| Bean shaped mochi |
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| Mitarashi dango, so good! |
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| Cold almond jelly with fruit |
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| My favorite! The almond taste is oishii |
Below are two grocery store bought wagashi
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| Mochi in a light clear jelly |
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| We didn't open this one yet. Little jelly balls, with dark sugar syrup and kinako powder |
Friday, July 5, 2013
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