Category: 一般

Career Woman

    The word “career woman” is already old ? Last week, I attended two events, women general meeting of Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Women In Business Summit 2016 by American Chamber of Commerce in Kansai Chapter. I noticed each concept was shown onto their clothes. The Osaka one stressed to “unify”… Read more »

The change of custom

           “Change of Bridal in Osaka”exhibition was so amazing !   From Edo-period before the world-war 2, the bridal custom by wealthy merchants in Osaka had shown the culture and art to the audience including foreign visitors who put on rental Kimono. The Osaka town in Edo-period is reappeared inside a modern building. There are some… Read more »

Before designing

May 7th was a new moon of Taurus and the energy was filled for 3 days. I had heard of this on 8th of May. I have already challenged to my weak work. It was mechanical work using a new single-lens reflex camera which was bought in a hurry two years ago before increasing consumption tax…. Read more »

Motif of Kimono

I joined the monthly ceremony of IKUTAMA Shrine on 1st May. Tango-no-Sekku is a celebration for children by display fabric carps called KOI-NOBORI.  My mind was quenched by the fine blue sky and fresh green leaves and comfortable breeze in the garden. This place is an oasis in the city. What a nice place it… Read more »

Way of life

          Kumamoto earthquake had occurred at 9:26 pm on 14th April. We had just finished the meeting about my website on 50 inches TV, and the screen showed a news of Kumamoto earthquake. The shake did let us know “something serious”, and my friend who experienced Hanshin Mega Earthquake remembered the terrible time. It is to… Read more »

Enjoying a popular play

    I felt the difference of strolling play and present popular play. The play by stroller in ancient Edo era had a sad image but nowadays it is very bright and humorous. What an anachronism ! I visited on the last day the live show of Miyako Wakamaru company whose leader is 36 years old… Read more »

An Encounter to “Genuineness”

     I had seen an artist named Ms. Syoko Takao who is a president of OBI and Kimono maker “Masuya Takao” in Kyoto where is very famous for traditional Japanese craftwork. Her coordination of kimono and obi was refined as my pictures. Her personality was very cozy.  They were mixed up and given “charming” to… Read more »

Thinking on “HINA-MATSURI”(a celebration for girls)

    We celebrate “HINA-MATSURI” on 3rd March for girls to desire happier marriage displaying “HINA” ancient Kimono dolls. The executive producer who has produced TV program “Asa ga kita” (Morning has come, the heroine named Asa has come.) told the device to get popular. The theme is “husband and wife” ”sisters” ”spirit of servant” He emphasized… Read more »

Change of St. Valentine

How has been changed the present for St. Valentine here ? I had usually researched what was the best chocolate and spent a lot of money for it. But I change my mind that chocolate is not good for health and stop to buy it this year. My judgement for quality of life is something good health. I… Read more »

Yakuyoke (Japanese prayer against evils)

       We celebrate a prayer against evils on February 3rd with special food and scattering soybeans in order to escape from misfortune and get happiness. It has recently became an economical event like Choco sweets for St..Valentine’s Day. Generally, people pray on several times but I have requested the prayer at the shrine every year…. Read more »