Mt. Fuji Viewed from My Balcony

On sunny days, especially in the morning or in the evening, I can enjoy viewing Mt. Fuji from my new condo. Mt Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.

Although it’s located about 200 km away from Utsunomiya, I can take full size pictures of Mt. Fuji using a camera with x20 lens.

Before moving in current condo, even I’ve been living in the same city for almost 15 years, I can’t remember I’ve ever seen Mt. Fuji.

Viewing Mt. Fuji has become one of my favorite pleasures at home.
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Mt. Fuji and My Backache

I suffered from a terrible backache at the week before last and took two days off the office.
I rarely take days off due to illness. It was so terrible that I wasn’t able to even walk and sit more than five minutes.
I suffer from a terrible backache in every two to three years, especially when I’m very tired and work too much or in the same situation I play tennis too much. This time, I took part in a tennis tournament with my colleague even I had a cold.
I felt much better last week than two weeks ago but couldn’t say it a perfect condition. Same as other people, I don’t realize the importance of being healthy before I lose it. I played tennis yesterday but, while playing, I thought I should have taken a rest at least one more week.
We are going to have a rainy season this week or next in Utsunmiya. I think it’ll be a good rest for me since our tennis court is outdoor type.


I went to lake Yamanaka near Mt. Fuji with my mother, brothers, sister-in-law and my family members a month ago. It was very beautiful. Mt. Fuji matches very well with cherry blossoms.

Mt. Fuji and The Tokyo Sky Tree

On the contrary to a cold rainy day yesterday, it’s crisp clear and sunny day today. On a day like today, the first thing I do in the morning is taking a look at Mt. Fuji from the south west window of my condominium. It’s there today as usual.

So, what’s different today from a usual sunny day? … I found the Tokyo Sky Tree at the time of sunset. Yes, it can be seen from Utsunomiya!

The Tokyo Sky Tree is currently the tallest tower, 634.0 metres (2,080 ft), in the world.

My Precious Words #1

This video is one of my collections of inspiring quotes.
I made this video with touching words I met so far in my life, favorite pictures I took in the last couple of years and a music played by 'changee.'

【Music】
"The Folks Who Live On The Hill"
Composed by JEROME KERN, Public Domain,
Piano played by 'changee.'
I used the music here with the kind permission of 'changee.'
You can hear more of changee's music:
http://www.voiceblog.jp/katsuhiro/

【Pictures】
1. Kinu River, Utsunomiya, Japan
2. Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
3. Tage Fudouson, Utsunomiya, Japan
4. Utsunomiya University, Japan
5. Ajigaura Pier, Ibaraki, Japan
6. Mt. Fuji, Japan
7. My home balcony, Utsunomiya, Japan
8. JR train, Tokyo, Japan
9. Romantic Village, Utsunomiya, Japan
10. From my home balcony, Utsunomiya, Japan
11. New Year's Day, Utsunomiya, Japan
12. Utsunomiya Central Park, Japan

Another Business Trip. Where Am I Going to?

I went on an oversea business trip again last week, following the trip to South Korea last time.

Where did I go?
Maybe, I’ll tell you about it next time.
The view of Mt. Fuji from the sky was surprisingly beautiful.
I’m happy to share those pictures with you, tonight.
The itinerary was stuffed with bunch of work. I’m tired of the trip and today’s tennis singles match in the scorching weather. I’ll go to bed soon. Good night! zzz