tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.comments2023-07-24T17:56:40.250+09:30Japanese TiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-44050273536118704522013-05-13T16:29:15.052+09:302013-05-13T16:29:15.052+09:30Thanks for the clarification. I have lived in Japa...Thanks for the clarification. I have lived in Japan two years, and heard only the name of this tradition, but my English speaking friend wasn't familiar with what the tradition entailed. So this post was very helpful!!Meli B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-5452257390495734062013-03-15T22:54:39.190+10:302013-03-15T22:54:39.190+10:30This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-61412084201969675662013-02-24T19:20:38.269+10:302013-02-24T19:20:38.269+10:30Thanks Anonymous, like many things in Japan, it so...Thanks Anonymous, like many things in Japan, it sort of depends on the region... I know it's often the case that boys do 3 and 5; and girls do 3 and 7.... But in Sapporo it's pretty uniform for all three years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-79016469868033435352013-02-24T15:55:56.794+10:302013-02-24T15:55:56.794+10:30I thought 3 and 7 for girls and only 5 for boys. N...I thought 3 and 7 for girls and only 5 for boys. No?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-16372147665675288102013-02-23T13:28:41.171+10:302013-02-23T13:28:41.171+10:30Thanks for that zoomingjapan... appreciate you sto...Thanks for that zoomingjapan... appreciate you stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-46894040480431086132013-02-23T03:11:43.947+10:302013-02-23T03:11:43.947+10:30Some really great shots of Tokyo Tower! :)Some really great shots of Tokyo Tower! :)zoomingjapanhttp://zoomingjapan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-43541465152161534492013-01-25T14:20:01.381+10:302013-01-25T14:20:01.381+10:30I see.. hmm then we need to re-think of the plan. ...I see.. hmm then we need to re-think of the plan. see, we only have 9 days in Japan, and really wish to make it to cherry blossoms viewing, so we want to rush to sapporo, even though it is time consuming (we bought the flight tix to osaka). but if the chances are really low then maybe we need to drop the sapporo plan and make the most of the trip in tokyo & kyoto..<br /><br />thanks a lot for replying!! am glad i came across your nice blog :)namihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865814064264398699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-31561263219766047022013-01-23T19:27:10.171+10:302013-01-23T19:27:10.171+10:30No probs nami... not that I'm the expert in su...No probs nami... not that I'm the expert in such things, but normally sakura season in Sapporo falls around Golden Week, so normally earlier in May. At least that's my understanding. Of course it all depends on the year, and Sapporo's had a pretty cold winter already.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-42401800604097568652013-01-23T18:47:28.696+10:302013-01-23T18:47:28.696+10:30Helo Ben, sorry for dropping comment on an old pos...Helo Ben, sorry for dropping comment on an old post. am looking around for cherry blossoms viewing this year.. do you think there is still a chance to enjoy the blossoms on 16 may in sapporo?namihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865814064264398699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-86210856749571817162013-01-17T19:10:59.853+10:302013-01-17T19:10:59.853+10:30Michael - it's an interesting place, but best ...Michael - it's an interesting place, but best if you have come across Anpanman before - otherwise it's most likely a complete mystery. Although, if you're a fan of Japanese manga/anime culture, it's also a pretty cool place to visit (but best with kids, otherwise you might just look a little odd).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-7970071690052857352013-01-16T12:49:44.119+10:302013-01-16T12:49:44.119+10:30Wow, I missed this one, somehow. Entertaining and ...Wow, I missed this one, somehow. Entertaining and educational, I say !RyukyuMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274885659789720372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-78658239533035132982012-10-12T17:43:00.437+10:302012-10-12T17:43:00.437+10:30Really nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!Really nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!Akazuki Japanese goods shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614282227465585930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-13544041909742777482012-10-06T00:47:12.771+09:302012-10-06T00:47:12.771+09:30Thanks for that Anon.... glad you enjoyed!Thanks for that Anon.... glad you enjoyed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-71227786525123125312012-09-25T10:06:46.757+09:302012-09-25T10:06:46.757+09:30Enjoyed immensely. Absolutely beautiful captures!Enjoyed immensely. Absolutely beautiful captures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-52815078416435809752012-09-21T17:13:50.382+09:302012-09-21T17:13:50.382+09:30Muy complacido en presentarles memorias de digno y...Muy complacido en presentarles memorias de digno y honroso respeto,para sus consideraciones que precisen y necesiten llenar vacios inexplicables o entrañables.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-20685553891673757202012-07-24T00:09:21.494+09:302012-07-24T00:09:21.494+09:30Ni-i-ice))) I want to visit Japan! So amazing phot...Ni-i-ice))) I want to visit Japan! So amazing photosprivate tourshttp://www.private-guides.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-51959955478892989982012-07-20T23:27:21.681+09:302012-07-20T23:27:21.681+09:30Yeah... I have to say you find a lot of long escal...Yeah... I have to say you find a lot of <i>long</i> escalators in Japan... it's like a national obsession... and the one in Queen's Square building is definitely up there.<br /><br />I'd agree that Yokohama's a brilliant place to visit... and even though we really loved visiting Minato Mirai 21 at the end of a very long and hot/tiring day, I have to say it did feel a little strange that there were so few people there. Not sure if it's because it was a Wednesday, or because there's not the population living around there (and so it evacuates out of business/weekend hours). Would definitely go back there though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-9560243198311380352012-07-20T04:50:23.932+09:302012-07-20T04:50:23.932+09:30LOL. I had already forgotten about the monstrous e...LOL. I had already forgotten about the monstrous elevator until you mentioned it again. Really not that scary right? =P<br /><br />Yokohama is one of my fave places to visit. Great shopping, food and culture. Glad you made the most of your day despite the heat.Jennyhttp://www.jenny-chan.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-69631418274284142412012-07-18T23:50:19.117+09:302012-07-18T23:50:19.117+09:30It was a lot of fun, but it was also a little disa...It was a lot of fun, but it was also a little disappointing that there weren't more 'focal points' in the museum. Of course, it might be a little different if you're Japanese. We liked the O-bon features however - that was a nice touch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-29015577448038436142012-06-26T18:42:36.299+09:302012-06-26T18:42:36.299+09:30Oops... once might have been a typo, three times i...Oops... once might have been a typo, three times is definitely a spelling mistake. Great to have feedback, and that includes good editorial review. I'd +1 you Springwolf, if I could.<br /><br />Change made!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-21057289687456243432012-06-26T18:38:05.553+09:302012-06-26T18:38:05.553+09:30Thanks to Springwolf for picking up a typo... or s...Thanks to Springwolf for picking up a typo... or spelling mistake... Definitely alter ain't no altar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-20065659692784302612012-06-23T00:58:21.631+09:302012-06-23T00:58:21.631+09:30Looks like it was a lot of fun! :)Looks like it was a lot of fun! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578894556335508841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-1511577548720040152012-06-07T22:02:29.384+09:302012-06-07T22:02:29.384+09:30Hi Paul - sorry for the late reply (but what with ...Hi Paul - sorry for the late reply (but what with work and a 3month old, it's been a bit difficult in recent months to get back into writing). Great to hear another Aussie familiar with Sapporo... and Teine's almost a neighbour!<br /><br />The schooling idea is something we've talked about... but not seriously yet. It has many advantages, but also so obvious difficulties. Would love to keep track of how things go. (not sure if this is the sort of thing you put on your blog or not).<br /><br />Anyhow, I hope to get back into blogging sooner rather than later. Timing is everything!... but thanks for your feedback (and good luck with your upcoming trip).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-62986093794957920902012-06-06T14:00:32.684+09:302012-06-06T14:00:32.684+09:30Hey Ben,
just stumbled across your blog and nice ...Hey Ben,<br /><br />just stumbled across your blog and nice to see another Aussie who loves Sapporo. My wife's from Teine and we take the kids back every year as well for a visit. Headed off in a couple of weeks again and putting our eldest into Japanese school. I'm a photographer and spend a bit of time working on assignment up there as well. I look forward to reading your latest instalments!<br /><br />Paul DymondAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07472292909635671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355923046579889657.post-37982765362277997422012-05-17T23:29:25.732+09:302012-05-17T23:29:25.732+09:30Thanks for your comment... I'm not sure where ...Thanks for your comment... I'm not sure where they go in general - but it's likely to be in the 'Japanese' room (ie a more traditional room with tatami floor). Our home in Sapporo doesn't have a Japanese room however (which is becoming more typical these days), so it's kept in the living room. From what I understand, it's not that important which room it's placed in... Likewise, there's no hard and fast rules in terms of directions, though we understand that it's sometimes placed to face south or eastwards. Also, if you also have a 'kamidana' (or Shinto shrine), it's thought to be bad to have these facing each other.<br /><br />It's quite likely to depend on the specific Buddhist faith being followed... Sorry I can't be of more help, but that's at least our understanding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245689060247741542noreply@blogger.com