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Buddhist Pagoda of Kanazawa

2015年11月23日 月曜日

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We see a white tower from the observation point of Kenrokuen garden. I was often asked about the white tower located in the middle of Utastuyama hill by my customers. Nehru Jawaharlal, ex- Prime Minister of India presented Bone of Buddha to Japan in 1954, about 10 years after World War 2. This pagoda was constructed in 1974, about 20 years after receiving Buddha’s Bone from Nehru. This pagoda is the symbol of praying for recovery of Japan from shambles after WW2, and of praying for forever-lasting World Peace.

I am Mr. T , a professinal tour guide in Kanazawa

2015年11月19日 木曜日

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saw a heron perch on a rock. The rock is situated on Horaijima island. The heron has its territory in Kenrokuen garden. I often see the heron at Kasumigaike pond ( Misty pond ) and Hyisagoike pond ( Gourd-shaped pond ). Four ladies from Australia enjoyed two-day tour. One day was for Kanazawa. The next day was for Shogawa river cruise ship and Gokayama Gassho village. They are all cheerful ladies, and good walkers. They called me ” Mr. T “. It sounded comfortable for me, and easy to pronounce. I liked to be called ” Mr. T ” , which comes from my name ” Takashi ” , of course. T also sounds like ” Tea ” of Tea Ceremony.

 

Travelers from Holland

2015年11月6日 金曜日

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 travelers from Holland enjoyed their lunches at Sushi restaurant in Omicho market. The photo was taken there. I carried out tour guiding of Kanazawa for them.

Bamboo calligraphy brush

2015年11月2日 月曜日

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My guests from USA enjoyed calligraphy at a bamboo calligraphy brush shop.

A bolo tie ( loop tie ) tip made by Laquerware craftsman

2015年10月14日 水曜日

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A lacquerware craftsman, Sadaike made a bolo tie tip for me. The design of the bolo tie is Gassho farmhouse in Shirakawago, UNESCO world heritage site. Sadaike says Shiro-Urushi, which is literally means white lacquer is used to make the bolo tie. It’s so meticulous and beautiful. I am sure to wear this bolo tie when I provide tour guide service in Shirakawago and Gokayama. These villages are designated as UNESCO world heritage site.

Hida-Furukawa tour

2015年5月23日 土曜日
7th generation of Handwork candle maker” Mishima” in Hida-Furukawa

 

 

 

 

April in Shirakawago village

2015年5月1日 金曜日

Picture of manhole at Shirakawa-go village

“Deaibashi” suspension bridge 

The Shogawa river flows along the valleys of Gassho villages

 

Fog covers the Shirakawago village in April.

Kanazawa Wagasa, a Japanese umbrella

2014年5月29日 木曜日

Kanazawa Wagasa, a Japanese umbrella is one of the traditional arts and crafts in Kanazawa. Wagasa artisan is disappearing, bacause only one aged artisan is maintaining the making skill here. A group of young artisans organize a study group to preserve the skill. I bought the umbrella from ” wagasa minto” on a special order. About 3 months were needed to be completed.  Australian sisters took a photo in front of tsuzumi – mon gate of JR Kanazawa station. I hope this umbrella add one attraction to my tour.

My costume for a tour guide

2014年5月9日 金曜日

My fellow licensed tour guide and I stood at the oveservation deck of Shirakawago village 0n April 29,2014. I wore a red cap and a red jacket. Red color is very much helpful for overseas cutomers to find me in the crowded mass.

My customers from overseas in the Kenrokuen garden

2014年4月18日 金曜日

My customers from overseas took a rest after strolling in the Kenrokuen garden on April 3, 2014. It was after 4pm. Cherry trees began blooming. It was a beautiful day with the wonderful people.