The list of "September 2009"
September 29, 2009
Go to Kyoto / いざ、京都へ。 [Journey]
ようやく取れた遅い夏休みを利用して、先週京都へ行ってきました。
I went to Kyoto just last week to use my late summer vacation.
Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺
かれこれ15年以上も訪れていなかった京都。新しい京都駅（1997年竣工）や東京と少し違った人の往来の多さに、ただただ目を丸くするばかり…。ともあれ、今回の旅は、新しい創作テーマに関する取材も兼ねた大人の修学旅行。神社仏閣、庭の見学を中心にざっくりと日本の歴史の一部を肌で感じてきました。
I haven't been to Kyoto for more than 15 years. When I arrived at the Kyoto station, I opened my eyes wide with in wonder because of new Kyoto station (completion in 1997) and a lot of traffic which was a little different from Tokyo. Anyway, this trip was partly research for new theme of my creation and partly for pleasure. That is, so to speak, a school excursion for adult. I focused on seeing gardens, temples, and shrines, and I really felt a part of Japanese history.
今回の旅でとても役に立ったのが、友人がすすめてくれたガイド本"Lonely Planet (ロンリープラネット)"の"Kyoto"ヴァージョン。外国の方が執筆しているにも拘らず、痒い所に手が届くような情報満載で、これから京都を旅する方にはオススメの1冊かもしれません。（但し、日本語版がまだ出ていないのが残念なのですが…。）
By the way, the "Kyoto City Guide" of "Lonely Planet" which was recommended by one of my friends was very useful guidebook. Although it was written by foreigner, there are a lot of useful information that I would like to recommend for someone who will go on a trip to Kyoto from now. (Unfortunately, they don't publish Japanese version yet...)
September 7, 2009
The Coming of the Festival Season / 祭りの季節 [Life]
９月に入り、日本各地で秋祭りが開催されています。
週末の下北沢でも秋祭りが開催され、なんとも賑やかな雰囲気。
昨日の日曜日、少しだけ雰囲気をのぞいてきました。
Atmosphere of the festival 祭りの様子
The autumn festival is held all over the country since the beginning of this month. In my hometown Shimo-kitazawa, an autumn festival was held on last weekend. The atmosphere of the festival was very lively.
I dropped in on for a while this festival Sunday afternoon (yesterday).
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At Kitazawa-Hachimangu (=Shrine's Name) 北澤八幡宮にて
残念なことに時間の都合で神輿は見られず…。過去のブログで雰囲気だけでもどうぞ。 |
Regrettably, I couldn't see the portable shrines due to having no time. So, please refer to the past weblog.
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街の再開発が進み、変わりゆく下北沢、そして変わらぬ祭の姿。
いろいろと感慨深いものがありますね…。 |
Shimo-kitazawa has been changing for redevelopment now. However, the appearance of the festival never changes.
I felt deep emotion...
September 6, 2009
Completion of Father's Work! [Art&Design]
突如実家の玄関付近に登場したSL（C62）模型。なんと昨日完成したばかりの父の力作です。
This is the model of SL (Steam Locomotive / C62 type) which appeared suddenly around the entrance of my parents' house. The fact is, it was made by father which is a work of great effort. And he has just completed it yesterday.
The model of SL (Steam Locomotive / C62 type)
いわゆる雑誌の企画モノではあるものの、2年以上の月日をかけて制作したものだとか。
所々パーツを自作したり、改造してみたりと、本人のこだわりが随所に散りばめられており、男のロマンを感じます。ちなみに車輪は動き、機関車の汽笛音も出るというこだわりよう。
私も2年程前に、実際のSLに乗りに行ったこともあるので、乗車した時のワクワク感や、古き良き時代への郷愁とでもいうのか、そういった気持ちはなんとなく分かるような気がします。制作そのものも面白そうだし…（笑）。
制作過程を時折見かけていたけれど、楽しんで制作しているさまが（見ている側としては）何よりも嬉しかったですね。
ともあれ、完成おめでとうございます！
Although this work is the so-called concept-oriented serial magazine's works, it took more than 2 years to complete it. He tried to make some parts by himself and converted. We can see his care with the details everywhere. I felt man's adventurous spirit. In this connection, it is able to move the wheel of a vehicle and sounds a whistle.
Because I went for trip to get on the SL about 2 years ago, I can somehow feel some feelings of exciting when I get on the SL, and nostalgia for the good old days. Of course, the creation itself also seems to be interesting... lol
Although I saw the process of his making once in a while, I really feel happy to see his enjoyable face.
Anyway... Congratulations on completion!
- Posted by : MASUWO
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September 3, 2009
Doraemon's Birthday [Art&Design]
Gooogle日本版のトップページを見てびっくり。なんと、ドラえもんが！2112年9月3日生まれの設定というドラえもん、今日が誕生日なのだとか。知りませんでした…。
さりげなく、ドラえもんのひみつ道具があしらわれているのが面白いですね〜。
From the top page of Japanese edition of Google [03/09/2009]
I was surprised when I saw the top page of Japanese edition of Google. To my surprise, it was "Doraemon"! ("Doraemon" is well-known as Japanese famous cartoon character.)
It is set on 3rd September, 2112 as Doraemon's birthday. So, today is his birthday. However, I didn't know about that...
It's interesting that it arranged casually some his devices, "Himitsu Dougu". lol
