Thursday, October 31, 2019

2019.10.30

It was fine and beautiful.

My morning train delayed about 45 minutes. So I started working about one hour later than usual.

There were many things to do but all went well.

To my lucky I got an invitation for the special movie opening event with stars' stage greeting. How lucky I am!


Tuesday, October 29, 2019

2019.10.29

It was a rainy day.

We had a meeting in the morning and it took long and we had lunch meeting. There is a cafe at the same building. They used to have only western style dishes, but it seems they introduced Japanese style menu too. To our interesting we ordered the same menu.

In the afternoon cabinets arrived in our room. The new layout looks nice.

In the evening we had a followup meeting of yesterday's meeting. There will be many things to do tomorrow.

2019.10.28

It was fine and beautiful.

I had three meetings at work.

After work I went to Ginza to visit my friend's Gallery Opening. The solo exhibition title is "Parallel World."
Last year at this time she held the exhibition at the same gallery. It was Saturday and there were many visitors. When I got there today, it was rather late, and there were three visitors, and came another too. I met someone whom I net last year at the Galkery Opening. We could talk about many things.
Since we have a mutual friend in Spain we took pictures and I sent them to him.

Today is a new moon. It was a nice day.


Monday, October 28, 2019

2019.10.27

It was fine.

I wore kimono and headed for Kimono-style Miya to have my hairset, makeup, and dressed up again, and I went to Hase, Kamakura to attend a luncheon at a French restaurant. There were 6 people in my table. It was interesting to hear the things I don't know.

After that I visited an exhibtion of Mandala art, and tried to make one of them. It was fun.

And I headed to Kamakura station to see my friend. We enjoyed talking.

At night I could receive the three re-delivered goods. I felt relieved.

It was a nice day.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

2019.10.26

It was fine.

I went to Shinagawa early in the morning to attend REIKI 1 seminar to be a sub teacher. Pre-meeting started st 8:45 am, the seminar started at 10 am and lasted by 7:20 pm followed by tea party. After all I came home around 10 pm.

It ws a long day but I was glad to attend today's session.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

2019.10.26

It was fine.

I went to Shinagawa early in the morning to attend REIKI 1 seminar to be a sub teacher. Pre-meeting started st 8:45 am, the seminar started at 10 am and lasted by 7:20 pm followed by tea party. After all I came home around 10 pm.

It ws a long day but I was glad to attend today's session.

Thank you, thank you, thsnk you.

2019.10.25

It was raining in the morning but stopped raining in the evening.

Usually I go out for shopping lunch at the convenience store, but since it was raining I ate at lunch at the dining hall. It was rather late, and a few menu were left. Therefore I ordered beef curry and salad, however it was not beef but port curry. I asked them why. They made a mistake at the bulletin board sign. I can eat both beef and pork, but depends on the religion, it would become a critical issue.

After work I went to Heiwajima for the first time to attend BBQ. They say the charity event started at the time of the Great East Japan earthquake. It cost yen10,000 for men and yen 8,000 for women. The rest money will be used for recovery of the Tohoku Area and to save animals.

There happened a very interesting thing. The fish company prepared seafood. Its name was Kitani which is my surname. When I went to Tsukiji market a few years ago, I happened to see the name board of the company and was very surprised and took pictures. I thought it is the surnane of CEO of the company. However it was not. There is no one whose name is Kitani. They said it is a combination of two men whose names start with ki (キ)and tani (タニ). Interesting, isn't it?

Today trains were delayed on my way to go to office and come back home. It was a long day.                                                                                                                                  


Friday, October 25, 2019

2019.10.24

It was cloudy in the daytime and becme rain at night.

After work I dropped at Kurihama and met Ms. Saito and Ms.Ogawa to do the first time recognition. She treated me and sent to the station.

Today is the first day of the free promotion of the 7th ebook. It became No.1 in three sections in Japan.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

2019.10.23

It was fine and rather warm.
Mt. Fuji looked so beautiful covered with snow.

After work I went to Tamachi to attend a seminar.
Since I overworked a little bit and it had already started when I got there. 
I have not been interested in real estate investment, but I learned many viewpoints to save asset.


Tuesday, October 22, 2019

2019.10.22

It was a rainy day.

Today is a special national holiday called " Sokuirei seiden no gi (即位礼正殿の儀)." This is a ceremony of the Emperor to proclaim his coronation to Japan and the world at the imperial palace.

I went to Kokuryo to practice REIKI in the morning. There were nine people today. Three of us left 20 minutes earlier than schedule. 

I went to Machiya next to attend the comic story teller Katsura Sanjaku's 25th anniversary perfornance at Move Machiya. When I got there they were offering the red and white manju, sweets to celebrate the new Emperor's coronation to the first 150 people who bought something there for more than yen 1000. I wanted to have them but the show was going to start within 10 minutes, so I could not.

There were three speakers and Katsura Sanjaku talked three times. It lasted until 4 pm or so. I happened to see a friend there.
After that I took a picture with him.

My friend and I went to have something. I ate late lunch or early supper. We talked many things and decided to have afternoon tea at Gajoen next month. We hope to collaborate and do something near future.

After that I went to Shinagawa to see some friends.

I published my 7th ebook today.

It was a nice day.

Monday, October 21, 2019

2019.10.21

It was cloudy in the daytime but became rain in the evening.

I wanted to come home earlier to receive delivered goods however there was a meeting and I had to overwork in the evening and when I got home they have already come and left again.

It is very inconvenient to arrange the redelivery because it is set by automatic telephone answering  machine and we can't ask the details of the best time in person.

Tomorrow there will be a special ceremony of Emperor's coronation court tomorrow so it became a national holiday.


2019.10.20

It was cloudy.

I attended a community work called "Clean Day" this morning which happens twice a year in May and October. From 8 am we walk to the community center picking up trash on the road.

After that I went to Hinodecho to get massage.

In the afternoon I went to Mita to attend two seminars which were very useful.

Saturday, October 19, 2019

2019.10.19

It was a rainy day and rather cool.

First I went to Sugita to go to a kimono shop to buy something, a beauty salon to have my hair cut and permed, and Softbank to ask about smartphone.

Next I went to Meguro to study about REIKI teacher examination. There were six REIKI friends. We started around 2:30 pm and finished around 6 pm. We reviewed how to heal and do atunement.

After that we went out for dinner. We enjoyed talking and eating.

I got many gifts and felt lucky.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.


2019.10.18

It was slightly raining.

After leaving home I remembered something and came home and got a later train than usual. To my lucky I was in time.

At lunch time I went to post offices to get the memorial coins but it was too late to exchange. Therefore I only bought memorial stamps.

After work I had an appointment at 6:30 pm but she got lost and came around 7:15 pm. We enjoyed seven dishes premium course with a small glass of aperitif. We ordered non alcholic drinks, garlic rice, and dessert. Regarding additional orders she paid because she felt sorry for having kept me waiting. We enjoyed the second English speaking dinner.


Thursday, October 17, 2019

2019.10.17

It was cloudy in the morning but slightly rained in the afternoon. It's getting cooler and cooler.

Today is a pay day. So on my way back I got off at Yokosukachuo to go to banks and I went to a supermarket and got some side dishes.

After coming home I watched two dramas.



Wednesday, October 16, 2019

2019.10.16

It was slightly raining in the morning, but stopped raining.

I ordered the event tickets on the train in the morning and went to the convenience store to get them at lunch time. This was the first time for me to buy and pick up that way. It was not so difficult.

After coming back I cooked matsutake mashroom rice.It smells good.
I am glad to do that.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

2019.10.15

It was fine but rather cool.

I went to nearby shrine before going to work as a 15th day ritual.

After work I went to Onarimon to attend a dinner party. It was convenient because the venue was located on my commuting route. It was 167th meeting of Liberty Evolution Business Spirit. This was the first time for me to attend there. There were about 30 people. Since I was a newcomer, I was given s few minutes to introduce myself.
They will have the150th event next month, on November 19 though it has been done 167th.

Interesting, isn't it?

Monday, October 14, 2019

2019.10.14

It was slightly raining.

I went to Kimono-style Miya to have my hair set and dressed and attended Rabuhei's 45th anniveresary at the APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Towers which opened last month. It was a party of about 150 people or so and there were many guests' speech and songs. It lasted for two hours or so. I enjoyed meeting new people.

After that I visited my friend and some shops and learned many things.

It was a nice day.

2019.10.13

It was fine after the typhoon No.19.

According to TV news it left a great deal of damages here and there especially near the rivers. It seems this was a recordmaking heavy rain and tragedy.

I wrote the draft of my 7th ebook in the morning.
In the afternoon I went grocery shopping and filled up my car.

I booked the flight, bus, and hotel for the trip next month. There is still something to do.

The great news of today was the win of Japan Team at the Rugby World Cup against Scotland by 28-21 and became the 8th for the first time. Congratulations!

Saturday, October 12, 2019

2019.10.12

It's been raining. The typhoon No.19 (Hagibis) hit Japan. They say this is tte biggest typhoon ever.

Many train companies decided not to operate today. So I did not go out and stayed at home all day long.

I prepared kimono for the day after tomorrow, washed summer clothings, and made the third "Thank you" Mandala.

Today in 1992 Expo '92 finished.I still remember the day well.














Friday, October 11, 2019

2019.10.11

It was cloudy in the day time but became rain in the evening. The super typhoon will come tomorrow and my seminars scheduled tomorrow were canceled and I booked other dates.

After work I had dinner with my friend. She treated me which was unexpected, even more she gave me many presents because I invited her the special birthday dinner the other day.
We went to cafe later and practiced speaking English. It was fun.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

2019.10.10

It was fine in the daytime but became rain at night.

The super typhoon is approaching.

I attended a surprise birthday celebration before noon. It was planned by a student and not only his students but also staff and faculty are invited to join. We sang and took pictures. It lasted for less than 5 minutes or so but I believe the dean whose birthday is Sunday was pleased with being celebrated by his students and colleagues. Happy birthday!

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

2019.10.9

It was fine.

I attended the research positioning meeting in the morning. It is exciting to listen to the progress of ongoing research.

Tonight there was a big news. Professor Akira Yoshino will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He researched Lithium ion battery at a Japanese Company, Asahi Kasei. He is 71 years old. From the TV interview we know he is a nice guy. His smile is so nice. He mentioned the importance of persistency and flexibility. He is the 27th Japanese winner and the 8th in Chemistry after 9 years. Congratulations!

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

2019.10.8

It was fine but cooler than the weather forecast said.

Todayvis kanro (寒露), literally cold dew. It is one of nijushisekki (二十四節気), the 24 solar terms. Last one was shubun (秋分), on September 23, and the next one is soko (霜降) on October 23.

They say tomorrow it will be the coldest morning.

I am glad to finish the second mandala using 9 protection colors.

Monday, October 7, 2019

2019.10.7

It was cloudy in the day time and became rain in the evening. It is getting cooler and I feel the autumn came.

I have just watched a new TV drama. October is one of the new TV seasons.I may keep watching that drama.

Sunday, October 6, 2019

2019 10.6

It was rainy in the morning and afternoon but it stopped in the evening. It was rather cool today.

First I went to Shinagawa to see friends.

Second I went to Mita to attend an investment seminar.

Third I took my friend to a Sushi meeting. This was the second time for me to attend. It was nice to eat delicious 13 sushi and learn about how to invest where when.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

2019.10.5

It was fine and hot.

In the morning I ordered to pickup the goods to deliver. Since I needed to leave home before 2 pm I called them if it is possible or not. They said probably not. After that the driver called to say no. However in a few minutes he called again and came to pick up the goods.
How lucky I am!

There was a train accident and some train services were not available. I was going to use Yokohama city subway, but when I got to Kamioooka, it started running again and I didn't have to use the subway. I feel I am lucky!

In the afternoon I went to Kimono-style Miya to have my hairset, makeup, and dressed. I met some friends there.

At night I had dinner with a friend at the French restaurant of 68th floor. To our lucky we saw the fireworks festival at Tamagawa.  I felt lucky again!

Friday, October 4, 2019

2019.10.4

It was heavily raining in the morning but when I got to Tokyo it was fine.

After work I attended a monthly meeting. To my lucky I could walk to the venue. It started at 6 pm, and my work was until 6:15 pm. So I was late and missed the first speech part. It lasted for more than two hours.

It is nice to talk with people who have the same mission or dreams.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

2019.10.3

It was fine.

I went out for lunch at a Chinese restaurant with co-worker.

There were some works I was asked to help in the afternoon. It was easy and included much useful information to handle my job assignment near future.

There was a meeting which was also informative.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

2019.10.2

It was fine.

I left my smartphone behind at home today, therefore I could read ebook which I have not finished by the former smartphone which I cannot use as phone now on the train.

At lunch time I went out.
First I withdrew money from the ATM which recently became available for two banks. But I should have used the original bank ATM to save the handling charge.
Second at the convenience store I bought lunch. After that I felt like eating there and was going to do but I found the sign which said if you want to eat here, you need to tell before paying because the consumption tax of taking out is 8% and eating there is 10%. How complicated it is!

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

2019.10.01

A new month has started.

October is jugatsu (十月), the 10th month or kannaduki (神無月) , literally "Gods without month" in most part of Japan, but kamiariduki(神在月) , literally "Gods exist month" in Izumo area. That is all the gods gather in Izumo this month to discuss.

It was fine and hot today.
I went to the nearby shrine before getting on a train.

I started a new job in Jimbo cho, Tokyo and bought a commuter ticket for 6 months tonight.

Since the consumption tax was raised from 8% to 10% today, there was about yen 3,400 difference in 6 months before and after..