Fukuoka Miyajidake Shrine Views that can only be seen in October and February Path of Light in Autumn Familiar places from storm commercials The sun falls on a straight path

Fukuoka Miyajidake Shrine Views that can only be seen in October and February Path of Light in Autumn Familiar places from storm commercials The sun falls on a straight path

Oita Okajo Samurai resting under autumn leaves Samurai taking a breather in the shade under the autumn leaves in full bloom

"Kegon Falls surrounded by autumn" The waterfall with a drop of nearly 100 meters, the roar of the waterfall pounding, and the Kegon Falls surrounded by colorful autumn leaves in all directions were a masterpiece.

"Lake Haruna" It is also a superb view from the Mt. Hangetsu Observatory. The climb was hard, but the scenery was so beautiful that it blew away my fatigue.

"Coloring the surface of the lake" I climbed hard to see Hatchodejima from the Mt. Hangetsu Observatory and was able to see the long-awaited superb view.

"Red attire" I took a drone photo of the autumn leaves on the Iroha slope when the morning sun hit.

"Akaroha Slope" When the morning sun hit, I cut the autumn leaves of the Iroha slope from the sky. The bright red burning trees are beautiful.

"Burning Forest" The sizzling red trees are beautiful.

"Akaroha Slope" When the morning sun hit, I cut the autumn leaves of the Iroha slope from the sky. The bright red burning trees are beautiful.

"Akihi" I used the autumn leaves in full bloom for the foreground blur and focused on the beautiful red leaves in shape.

"The beginning of autumn" The trees in the park next to the house were also starting to turn beautiful.

These are the autumn leaves taken locally last fall. I felt autumn in a quiet temple.

I took this photo at Kawagoe Water Park last fall. It was cheerful and I took a walk in the park with my camera.

Mt. Bandai in autumn with autumn leaves.

Autumn of Japan Old-fashioned garden Kokoen In Hyogo Prefecture

Autumn of Japan Carpet of autumn leaves on the mountain road in autumn In Hyogo Prefecture

Autumn of Japan Mount Yoshino at dawn In Nara

I am ready for the weekend lol. Not sure why, but I am just super tired this week. I wasn't able to workout during my lunch break today, so I'm going to have to do it tomorrow. Just needed to get a little rest in. I think it's probably due to the rain and it being darker outside lately. Was looking at some old photos and I found one of a manhole cover in Kumagaya that I never posted. Japan has so many cool designs on manholes, that there's actually quite a few people who go out of there way to take photos of them when they visit Japan. It's one of those unique things that you don't find in other countries and it's really neat. I like this one because it represents what Kumagaya is - a rugby town. I'd like to go back and visit again as it seemed like a really nice place. I don't know if I'd be able to play rugby at this point, but I'd definitely like to watch a game if I get the chance.

Starting to rain more and more lately. I guess we've finally left summer and are headed into fall. I had some nice Okinawan noodles today. Really tasty restaurant. The karaage was really delicious as well. I usually eat the karaage and salad separately but I was curious to try them together this time and it tasted amazing. I regret always eating them separately now lol! I don't remember what the restaurant was called but it was somewhere in a shopping mall. I can't remember what the seaweed dish is called either but it had an.. interesting flavor. Really healthy I imagine though! The cookie was a great dessert too. Just a small little snack and not too sweet either. I definitely want to go back here and try some of the other stuff they serve!

Man, yesterday I was just too busy to even log in. I did manage to eat some delicious pasta though. It was a small restaurant I found at Oji Station called "Ombra." The noodles were really interesting. They were thick and hollow. I forget what they were called but the pasta tasted great and the salad did as well. I definitely recommend eating here. I didn't manage to take a photo of the outside of the restaurant but it shows up on google easy enough if you just search it. The interior was really nice as well. Quiet and dim and there were a lot of photos on the wall as well. It made waiting for my food quite enjoyable. There was also an award on the wall as well, although I forget exactly what it said. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with excellent quality, or something similar to that. Also the pasta seems to change daily so I'll have to go back and try the other kinds

[English/Japanese] Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the public transportation system in Japan. Are trains and buses quiet in Japan? I often hear from international students that they are surprised at how quiet buses are in Japan. In Japan, it is against etiquette to talk loudly or make phone calls on the train or bus. Therefore, when you see people on the train, most of them are operating their phones or reading books. Also, you may see women dozing off because it is not only quiet but also safe. However, there is one sight that surprises foreigners, even among Japanese people who are said to have good manners. That is, there are women who wear makeup on the train. I've heard many people say that they stared at the dexterity of these women as they applied their makeup on the train. It would be interesting to look around and see what they are doing when you get on the train or bus. The hellish commuter rush Compared to people in other countries, the Japanese are a nation of people who keep their distance from each other. However, on the train during commuting, you will see scenes that make this hard to believe. In Tokyo, from about 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning, the train occupancy rate is about 180%. The boarding rate is the ratio of the number of people actually on board to the capacity. When the ratio is 100%, all the seats are occupied. When it is 180%, the train is so crowded that people standing in the train have a hard time just keeping both feet on the ground. In this crowded train, fights often break out. Everyone is irritated and it is a dangerous train. I have heard that some foreign tourists ride the train on purpose to experience this commuter rush. This is not something that I would ever recommend doing, so please do not do this. Do you ride the bus from the front? Do you ride from the back? Did you know that the way to get on a train is the same for all trains, but the way to get on a bus is different depending on the bus? Basically, buses have a front door and a back door. Some ride from the front, while others ride from the back. Also, some buses have a flat rate and you pay at the beginning, while others have different rates based on the number of bus stops you pass. The system differs from bus to bus, so when you get on a bus, ask the bus driver how to get on, or watch other people before you get on the bus. By the way, when you want to get off, listen to the announcement saying the name of the bus stop and press the button. This is the same for all buses, so don't worry. Forgotten items will be returned. What should you do if you have forgotten your luggage on the train? If you notice that you forget something right away, tell the station staff right away the train you were on and where you were sitting. If you are lucky, you may be able to get it from a station staff member at another station. If you notice it after a while, go to the Lost and Found Center. Lost-and-found centers are located at major stations, as well as the last and first stations. Tell the station staff what you lost and when you lost it there. Lost and found items taken to the Lost and Found Center may be given to the police station after a certain period of time. If you have forgotten something on the train, you can almost always find it if you take care of it as soon as possible. I hope you were able to learn about trains and buses in Japan. Our school has a dormitory on the upper floor of the building. Since you don't have to take the commuter train and you don't have to pay for the train, you can concentrate on your studies from morning. Please come and visit the dormitory. This time, as in the previous article, I introduce Japan's public transportation system. Are trains and buses quiet in Japan? I often hear from international students that they were very surprised by how quiet buses are in Japan. In Japan, speaking loudly or making phone calls on trains and buses is considered bad manners. For that reason, when you look at people on the train, most are using their smartphones or reading books. Because it is not only quiet but also safe, you may also see women dozing off. However, even among Japanese people, who are said to have good manners, there is a sight that surprises foreigners: women putting on makeup on the train. I often hear people say they found themselves staring at how skillfully these women applied makeup on the swaying train. If you ride a train or bus, try looking around to see what people are doing; it might be interesting. The hellish commuter rush Japanese people tend to keep their distance from others compared to people in other countries. Yet on commuting trains you can see scenes that make that hard to believe. In Tokyo, trains from about 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning reach an occupancy rate of around 180%. Occupancy rate shows the ratio of actual passengers to capacity. When the rate is 100%, all seats are filled. At 180%, standing passengers find it hard just to keep both feet on the floor because of the crowd. In such crowded trains, fights sometimes break out. Everyone is irritated, and the train can be dangerous. I have heard some foreign tourists deliberately ride the train to experience this commuter crush. This is something I absolutely cannot recommend, so do not do it. Do you board the bus from the front or the back? While boarding procedures are the same for all trains, they vary by bus. Buses generally have front and rear doors. Some allow boarding from the front, others from the rear. Some use a flat fare you pay when boarding, while others charge based on how many stops you pass. Because systems differ, when you board a bus ask the driver how to get on or watch how others do it. By the way, when you want to get off, listen for the announcement of the stop name and press the button. This is the same on all buses, so you can relax. Lost items are returned What should you do if you leave luggage on a train? If you notice immediately, tell station staff which train you were on and where you sat. With luck, staff at another station may recover it. If you notice later, go to the Lost and Found Center. Lost-and-found centers are at major stations and at terminal or originating stations. Tell staff what you lost and when you lost it. Items sent to the Lost and Found Center may be handed over to the police after a certain period. If you act quickly after leaving something on a train, you will almost always be able to find it. Did you learn about trains and buses in Japan? Our school has a dormitory on the upper floors of the building. You won't need to take commuter trains or pay train fares, so you can focus on studying from the morning. Please come visit the dormitory.

This is the countryside of the Japan 〜🌾・ω・〜 🌾

The sunflower field 🌻✨ was in full bloom! The clouds and mountains were clearly visible and the contrast was ✨ beautiful.

Many wind chimes were hung in a red wooden frame like the shrine's wind chime festival ✨ torii gate, and every time the wind passed, a very beautiful tone 🎐✨ sounded.

Location: IWGP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park Children playing at the fountain 3

Location: IWGP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park Children playing at the fountain 2

Location: IWGP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park Children playing at the fountain

I waited for the railcar coming to the Tsugaru Railway and Ashino Koen Station. In the pouring rain, the lights of the railcar illuminate the rain It was like a tunnel of light. The railcar came slowly through the tunnel of light and the dense trees.

Preparing for the fall Ears of rice and summer sky spread all over the place. The ears of rice that receive energy from the sun and grow quickly are sparkling and beautiful.