sakura song

this is certainly not a sakura tree. but 25 years ago a Japanese teacher taught me a very lovely, Japanese traditional song - Sakura. I don't know where is the teacher who taught me Japanese language. to her, I would like to say thank you. a phrase I had not say it to her before.

sakura sakura

noyama mo sato mo

mi-watasu kagiri

kasumi ka kumo ka

asahi ni niou

sakura sakura

hanazakari

sakura sakura

yayoi no sorawa

mi-watasu kagiri

kasumi ka kumo ka

nioi zo izuru

izaya izaya

mini yukan

Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,

On Meadow-hills and mountains

As far as you can see.

Is it a mist, or clouds?

Fragrant in the morning sun.

Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,

Flowers in full bloom.

Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,

Across the Spring sky,

As far as you can see.

Is it a mist, or clouds?

Fragrant in the air.

Come now, come now,

Let’s look, at last!

architecture

this is an old palace of one of our kings. the architecture is unmistakably colonial. from this corridor of power, one can see a piece of land which renegaded few decades ago and form their own country. even for my whole life I've been living in this country, I just couldn't understand why the people of that land chose to part with us. may be they just don't like the architecture style of this old palace. who know?

diary of a father XVIII - world cup 2010

this is the under-license ball I bought for my son last year. that's all that I can buy...

development

this is a view from a highway in my place. about 30 years ago, there was no highway. the area was a jungle. I wonder what will happen in the next 30 year to the scenery?

machine

this particular component of a bigger machine is to cool down its product, copper rod. I had the opportunity to visit this factory as a part of energy audit process. I had a big respect to those who worked in the factory for their dedication and contribution to the nation's economy. thank you every one!

cleanliness

last week we went to this neighbouring country. the picture above is one of its market or bazaar. interestingly, even though the space is quite pack, but the cleanliness is good (compared to our place). we should learn something here. "officials, you don't need to go to Switzerland or UK to learn about cleanliness, just go here and learn. beside their climate and environment is comparable to us. don't waste the tax payers' money".

defender of principle

yesterday I started a new life at a new job place. but wait. it was not a new life. it was just like the old ones. but, finally I met a man with a same philosophy as I am (or was). he is a staunched defender of his principle. few times he quit his job due to that philosophy. he defends and nurtures his subordinates constantly if they put their effort at the correct pace. sounds that we may get along well. but he talks too much...