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		<title>Duluth Pack Visit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently went to Minnesota for 2.5 days. 4 hours from OC airport, 2 hour time difference. I was on my way to visit the famous DULUTH PACK factory. 最近出張でミネソタ州に行ってきました。OCから飛行機で４時間。時差２時間。...]]></description>
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<p>I recently went to Minnesota for 2.5 days. 4 hours from OC airport, 2 hour time difference.</p>
<p>I was on my way to visit the famous DULUTH PACK factory.</p>
<p>最近出張でミネソタ州に行ってきました。OCから飛行機で４時間。時差２時間。</p>
<p>DULUTH PACKという老舗のバッグ メーカーの工場訪問だった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05188sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05188sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I was supposed to meet my buyer from Japan at the airport but he wasn&#8217;t due in for another 10 hours.</p>
<p>I decided to get my car and check into the hotel first.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a shot right outside the airport.</p>
<p>Nothing.</p>
<p>日本のバイヤーと現地で待ち合わせしてたので先に到着。</p>
<p>合流まで１０時間あったからまずホテルへ&#8230;</p>
<p>しかし何もなかったな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05189sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05189sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>My Ford Focus rent a car.</p>
<p>Man, these sure have evolved from the first models.</p>
<p>I had a 600 mile round trip drive ahead of me so I was glad I got a new car.</p>
<p>今回の愛車FORD FOCUS。これで明日往復９６０kmのドライブが待ってたから新車で良かった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05193sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05193sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>My room. Not too bad at all.</p>
<p>Better than a Japanese business hotel.</p>
<p>これがホテル。ま〜普通のホテルですね。</p>
<p>日本のビジネス ホテルよりはいいけど&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05245sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05245sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is what I saw for most of my drive&#8230;</p>
<p>そして出発！</p>
<p>この風景がず〜〜〜っとつづきました。360kmも&#8230;</p>
<p>途中で雪が降ってきてびっくり！OCはまだ25℃だったのに！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05243sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05243sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>We passed buildings like this along the way and it reminded me how other parts of the world move at a different pace.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s so obvious, but we often forget we&#8217;re not the center of the universe&#8230;</p>
<p>Freewayから見るビル。</p>
<p>まるでタイムスリップしたような感じ。</p>
<p>世の中はみんな東京と同じペースで動いてないんだな〜と実感した一瞬。</p>
<p>当たり前か&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05253sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05253sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It was pretty cold here.</p>
<p>外はこんな感じ。</p>
<p>さむっ！！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05242sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05242sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>And finally! We made it to <a href="http://duluthpack.com/">DULUTH PACK</a>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s just how I saw it on Google Map! I like the backpack on the wall.</p>
<p>This office opened in 1911 and has been open for 100 years!!</p>
<p>そして今回のメーカー、<a href="http://duluthpack.com/">DULUTH PACK</a>に到着！</p>
<p>GOOGLE MAPで調べた通り&#8230;壁には大きなリュックが飾ってあった。</p>
<p>1911にこのオフィスを開けたのでもう１００年！！</p>
<p>すげ〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05241sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-973" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05241sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This bag in the lobby was like 50-100 years old or something&#8230;</p>
<p>It was in amazing condition.</p>
<p>ロビーには50-100年近く前のバッグが！</p>
<p>すげ〜いいコンディションだった。</p>
<p>DULUTH PACKのバッグはすべて１００％保証がついてるからメンテナンスもバッチリ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05240sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-974" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05240sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>This is what the original packs looked like. They were designed to be stowed on the floor of the canoe when traveling.</p>
<p>It was patented in like 1882!</p>
<p>1880年代に登録したパテント。もともとカヌーの床に置くように開発されたバッグ。</p>
<p>Huntingやcampに使われ、最高級の皮しか使っていない。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05218sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05218sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This autopack was brought in by a customer and was dated in the early 1900&#8242;s.</p>
<p>This too, was in amazing condition and was here for maintenance.</p>
<p>これもお客様が持ってきたオリジナル品。これも１００年前の物。みえね〜〜〜！</p>
<p>ってか、なに？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05220sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05220sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The pack was hung on the door like this.</p>
<p>I wonder what this would look like on a modern day car?</p>
<p>はいはい！その当時の車のドアに掛けるバッグ？みたいな。笑。</p>
<p>またブームになるかな？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05213sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05213sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here is where the magic starts. ALL HAND MADE, MADE IN AMERICA power. Represent.</p>
<p>Each bag is lovingly made by hand.</p>
<p>ここがALL HAND MADEのAMERICAN POWER!</p>
<p>一人一人が丁寧に時間掛けてhand madeしています。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05208sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05208sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The cool thing about it is that it&#8217;s not a mass produced line, but every craftsman(woman) is in charge of making a certain bag from start to finish.</p>
<p>Some people have been working here for over 20 years and REALLY know what they&#8217;re doing.</p>
<p>流れ作業ではなく、一人一人が一つの商品を最初から最後まで作ってる。</p>
<p>２０年以上もここで働いてるプロもいる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05197sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05197sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The work areas were all super clean (especially for being 100 yrs old!)</p>
<p>作業エリアはきれいで職人の臭いがプンプンした！</p>
<p>これが１００年以上続いてる作業エリア！？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05202sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05202sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here, the young craftsmen cut out the canvas using templates.</p>
<p>Their movement was quick, precise and full of experience.</p>
<p>バッグの生地はここで広げ、テンプレートに合わせて切ってる。</p>
<p>若い子達の作業スピードがすごい。</p>
<p>職人さんだね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05199sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05199sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Only the highest quality leather here.</p>
<p>最高級の皮を見せてもらった。色と肌触りはいい！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05210sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05210sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>That leather turns into this sweet bag.</p>
<p>All bags are constructed inside out like this.</p>
<p>それがこんなおしゃれなバッグに！</p>
<p>バッグは全部裏返しになって作られて行く。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05211sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05211sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The left over parts of the high grade leather is not wasted. Here, the pieces are used for shoulder straps.</p>
<p>余った皮はちゃんと利用。ショルダー　ストラップに生まれ変わる場合も。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05207sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05207sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>Every bag is proudly signed by the person who made it so that the customer knows it was hand made with care.</p>
<p>Nice touch.</p>
<p>出来上がったバッグにはすべて作った人の名前が書いてある。</p>
<p>これは息人のプライドの証。</p>
<p>とてもいい人達だったし、自分でも欲しくなる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05230sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05230sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>More than bags, however, these were the hot sellers right now.</p>
<p>バッグ以外にも以外に売れてるのがこれ。何でしょう？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05209sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05209sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Rifle bags!</p>
<p>Yes, it&#8217;s hunting season out here and people were scooping up their new cases&#8230;</p>
<p>実はライフル　ケースです！</p>
<p>そうです、ここに銃を入れてhuntingに行くんです！</p>
<p>やっぱアメリカではまだまだ本格的なアウトドアが一般的。</p>
<p>都内では売れないな。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05200sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05200sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t figure out what these tools were for&#8230;</p>
<p>ちょっと不思議な工具。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05201sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05201sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Upon further examination, I realized it was for the custom made stamps for special order logos.</p>
<p>I think Stage 10 should make some limited edition bags&#8230;anyone down? lol.</p>
<p>実はカスタムなバッグを作る時に使ってる工具と金型。</p>
<p>ちょっと交渉してStage 10で作ろうか迷ってます。笑。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05216sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05216sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is the riveting section.</p>
<p>These guys just hammer away all day&#8230;</p>
<p>彼達はリベット担当。</p>
<p>朝から晩までリベットをたたきまくり！</p>
<p>お疲れさまです！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05217sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05217sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The rivets all come copper and are then coated for various uses.</p>
<p>リベットは全部銅でできてるけどそこからコーティングして金色にもしてる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05214sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-985" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05214sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The rivet station. I don&#8217;t know what the equipment is used for, but it looks cool.</p>
<p>リベット専用器具。</p>
<p>分からないけどかっこういい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05229sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05229sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The stockroom was fun to check out. All the hand made bags were carefully stored here. They were ramping up production for the holiday season.</p>
<p>そしてあまり公開されない在庫！</p>
<p>手作りなのですべて大事に大事に保管されてる。</p>
<p>ここで見るまでは気づかなかったけど、本当に商品を大事にしてる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05233sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05233sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I liked this messenger bag design a lot.</p>
<p>こんなかわいいバッグもあった！</p>
<p>うちを通せばカスタムオーダーも可能！！やば、マジ欲しい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05237sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05237sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Even their fabric and color swatches had the logo imprinted on top.</p>
<p>Nice.</p>
<p>カラーと生地のスワッチにはデゥルス　パックのロゴが&#8230;</p>
<p>いいね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05232sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05232sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Over 100 years of history and hand made goodness. DULUTH PACK.</p>
<p>１００年以上も生き延びた老舗のバッグ。DULUTH PACK。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05258sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05258sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Well, after the factory tour, it was time to go back&#8230;300miles back.</p>
<p>工場見学も終わり、帰りの３６０kmを走る事に。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05263sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05263sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I assumed there was NOTHING to do around my hotel, but to my surprise, the largest mall in America was right down the freeway!</p>
<p>The MALL OF AMERICA!</p>
<p>周りに何もないと思ったらここがあった！</p>
<p>全米で一番大きいモール。MALL OF AMERICA!!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05268sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05268sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Inside, it looked like SOUTH COAST PLAZA. All the stores were the same&#8230;</p>
<p>中に入ると確かに大きいけど、SOUTH COAST PLAZAと変わらない感じも&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05265sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05265sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But the dedicated tram system reminded me that this was no ordinary mall.</p>
<p>でも駐車場にはなぜか専用のシャトルがあったから相当大きいはず。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05269sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05269sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I was using a wide lens here but this place was really huge.</p>
<p>広角レンズで撮影したから分かりにくいけど、ここはでかかった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05271sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05271sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>And of course, this.</p>
<p>The HUGE amusement park in the center of the mall.</p>
<p>I read about it many times before but never thought I&#8217;d come here.</p>
<p>そして目玉は絶対これ！！</p>
<p>モールの真ん中に巨大な遊園地が！</p>
<p>SEGA　JOYPOLIS の比じゃないから。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05276sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05276sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The place was packed with roller coasters and even a ferris wheel!</p>
<p>ジェット コースターはもちろん、観覧車まで！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05274sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05274sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The ceilings were high and you could here people screaming from all over.</p>
<p>I guess this was the ultimate hang out for all the young people&#8230;</p>
<p>天井も高く、いろんなとこから叫び声が！</p>
<p>ミネソタ州の若者はみんなここにいると思った瞬間&#8230;</p>
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<p>I could spend hours here alone.</p>
<p>I lost myself in the atmosphere and forgot I was at a mall!</p>
<p>とにかく遊園地歩いてるだけでも広い。</p>
<p>中心にいるとどこにいるか分からなくなる&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05283sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05283sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the reason we decided to come.</p>
<p>そして今回の目的はここ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05279sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05279sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>This LEGO store was balls. They had a huge Gundam on top of the store complete with pilot!</p>
<p>いきなり外には巨大なLEGO GUNDAMが！</p>
<p>GUNDAMはマジどこに行ってもいるな！！</p>
<p>かっけ〜〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05282sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05282sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Forget the other LEGO displays, the GUNDAM was sweet&#8230;</p>
<p>GUNDAM is everywhere&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>それ以外にもいろんなLEGO作品があって面白かった。</p>
<p>力入れてます。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05278sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05278sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I really should have taken a pic from the third floor to get a closer view but I was super tired.</p>
<p>３階から見たかったけど面倒くさかったからやめた。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05299sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05299sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>With no time to rest, I was already on my way home.</p>
<p>4:30 in the morning. Below freezing&#8230;I was freezing.</p>
<p>However, 6 hours later and I was enjoying 70 degree weather and full sunshine back in OC.</p>
<p>Want to say thanks to DULUTH PACK for a great meeting and looking forward to working with you guys!</p>
<p>結局出張は一日で終わり、次の日の午前４時半に出発。</p>
<p>車に乗ったら凍ってた。</p>
<p>僕も凍った。</p>
<p>６時間後にはOrange Countyに戻っており、２５℃のsunshine dayで体力を回復する事に&#8230;</p>
<p>短い出張はハードだな。</p>
<p>DULUTH PACKさん、今回はありがとう！</p>
<p>今後の企画よろしくね。</p>
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		<title>Please stay warm&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[77 degrees this weekend. It&#8217;s so much warmer than in Japan. I&#8217;m not complaining&#8230; 今週末は晴れ、25℃。 もう12月なのにこんなに暖かかったっけ？ 今まで気にしてなかったかも&#8230; すばらしい&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>77 degrees this weekend.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s so much warmer than in Japan.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not complaining&#8230;</p>
<p>今週末は晴れ、25℃。</p>
<p>もう12月なのにこんなに暖かかったっけ？</p>
<p>今まで気にしてなかったかも&#8230;</p>
<p>すばらしい&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Got Milk?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh, a cool coffee mug. かわいいMUG CUP&#8230; Whoa&#8230; プッ&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Oh, a cool coffee mug.</p>
<p>かわいいMUG CUP&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4450sm.jpg"><img title="IMG_4450sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4450sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>Whoa&#8230;</p>
<p>プッ&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Bad Doggie&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a long day at work, I came home to find this&#8230; &#8220;Who&#8217;s behind this treachery!?&#8221; 仕事を終え、家に戻ったらこれ&#8230; 「誰がやったんだ!?」（怒） &#160; 「&#8230;」]]></description>
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<p>After a long day at work, I came home to find this&#8230;</p>
<p>&#8220;Who&#8217;s behind this treachery!?&#8221;</p>
<p>仕事を終え、家に戻ったらこれ&#8230;</p>
<p>「誰がやったんだ!?」（怒）</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4282sm11.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-933" title="IMG_4282sm1" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4282sm11.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="262" /></a></p>
<p>「&#8230;」</p>
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		<title>A night out in London&#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hotel was sweet but it was time to go out for a bit. ホテルも良かったけど街も最高だった。 We headed out to touristy Picadilly Circus because&#8230; we were tourists! やっぱ観光地Piccadilly CircusへGo! These streets...]]></description>
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<p>The hotel was sweet but it was time to go out for a bit.</p>
<p>ホテルも良かったけど街も最高だった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05006.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05006-e1320275015756.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>We headed out to touristy Picadilly Circus because&#8230;</p>
<p>we were tourists!</p>
<p>やっぱ観光地Piccadilly CircusへGo!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04790.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04790.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>These streets were awesome!</p>
<p>いい味が出てるね〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04796.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04796.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Reminds me of a set at Universal Studios&#8230;</p>
<p>ちょっとUniversal Studioみたい&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04990.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04990.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone hanging out at Picadilly Circus&#8230;Sort of like Hachiko in Tokyo.</p>
<p>Picadilly Circusの中央&#8230;ハチ公なみに待ち合わせしてた&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04815.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04815.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is totally &#8220;london&#8221; to me&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>これはいい感じに「ザ・ロンドン」だね！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04828.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04828.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Red looked good on the white buildings&#8230;</p>
<p>夜の照明がきれいだった&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04985.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04985.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>All the buildings are in such good shape</p>
<p>やっぱビルがきれいだから</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05005.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05005.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>that casting spotlights on them at night make them look surreal, sort of like DISNEYLAND!</p>
<p>夜スポットライトで当てるとDISNEYLANDにいる感じ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05009-e1320272280755.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05009-e1320272280755.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Some vintage design work</p>
<p>ちょっとノスタルジックな絵</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05011.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05011.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is just a bad shot&#8230;never got a good chance here.</p>
<p>これは普通に失敗した写真です。シャッターチャンスが無く&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05063.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05063.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>MITUKOSHI London!</p>
<p>2011 FALL WINTER Fair 75% off!</p>
<p>&#8230; not.</p>
<p>MITSUKOSHI ロンドン　2011 FW フェア 75%OFF 開催中！！</p>
<p>&#8230;なんちって&#8230;ww</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05022.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05022.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Street performers pumping up the crowd.</p>
<p>ストリート パフォーマーも一生懸命盛り上げていた。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05020.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05020.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The W hotel</p>
<p>Wホテル</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05023.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05023.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This was a fun area</p>
<p>この町並みが良いよね〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05025.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05025.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The one business man looking for a taxi amongst all the party people&#8230;</p>
<p>みんなが遊んでる中、ビジネスマンが一人タクシーを探してる&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05043.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05043.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Take a slight detour from the main road and it&#8217;s like this.</p>
<p>ちょっと道を外れるとこんな感じ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05037.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05037.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A gallery near Trafalgar Square</p>
<p>Trafalgar Squareの近くにあったアート ギャラリー</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05052.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05052.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Chinatown&#8230;somehow I couldn&#8217;t get used to the Chinese restaurants inside classic British buildings. wwwww</p>
<p>世界のどこにでもあるチャイナタウン。　ロンドンのビルと中国のテイストが合体してちょっと不思議だった&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05054.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05054.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Just people everywhere&#8230;</p>
<p>どこ行っても賑やかだった</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC050611.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-920" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC050611.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I liked the colorful lighting</p>
<p>カラフルもあり</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05072.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05072.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>but also like this proper lighting as well. Very British.</p>
<p>でもこういうのもいいよね。イギリス！ってかんじ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05069.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05069.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;d like my house to look like this</p>
<p>こういう家が欲しい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05083.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05083.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>sort of like Buckingham Palace!</p>
<p>Buckingham Palaceみたいに！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05029.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05029.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Chanel and a police car&#8230;</p>
<p>謎の シャネル　+ 　パトカー&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05098.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC05098.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>After waking up at 4:30 am and getting to the airport by 6:30am , this is what greeted me.</p>
<p>Flight cancelled&#8230;</p>
<p>I guess they wanted me to stay!</p>
<p>そして朝４時半に起き、空港は午前６時半までに&#8230;</p>
<p>画面を見ると、LA行きの便&#8230;CANCEL&#8230;</p>
<p>ここにいろってか！？</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[My impression of London in the daytime is always GRAY. Of course, there is the occasional sunny day, but for the last 7 times I&#8217;ve been there before, GRAY seems...]]></description>
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<p>My impression of London in the daytime is always GRAY.</p>
<p>Of course, there is the occasional sunny day, but for the last 7 times I&#8217;ve been there before, GRAY seems to be the keyword for weather.</p>
<p>Night time is a different story though!</p>
<p>昼間のロンドンの印象はとにかくGRAY。</p>
<p>もちろん、太陽が出てる日もあるけど印象的には全部灰色&#8230;</p>
<p>でも夜は違う!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9353.jpg"><img title="IMG_9353" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9353.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A different city emerges out of the darkness&#8230;</p>
<p>夜になるとまったく違うロンドンが姿を見せる&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01198.jpg"><img title="DSC01198" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01198.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>After work, we rushed to get some dinner&#8230;</p>
<p>とにかく仕事も終わり、一回食事へ&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01180.jpg"><img title="DSC01180" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01180.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>We decided to go to an Italian restaurant near this building.</p>
<p>今夜はイタリアンはこのビルの近く。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01190.jpg"><img title="DSC01190" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01190.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>This is the restaurant&#8230;</p>
<p>nice, but also looks like something in Tokyo.</p>
<p>店内がかわいい&#8230;</p>
<p>ってか、日本みたい。<a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9353.jpg"><br />
</a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9352.jpg"><img title="IMG_9352" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9352.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>After dinner, it was time to go back to the hotel&#8230;</p>
<p>食事が終わってホテルへ&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04866.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04866.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is the art piece in front of the hotel.</p>
<p>UFO?</p>
<p>これはホテルの入り口前にあるオブジェ。</p>
<p>UFO?</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04873.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04873.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the escalators going up to the lobby.</p>
<p>The walls changed color adding a luxurious mood to the whole place the minute you walked in.</p>
<p>入り口にあるエスカレーター&#8230;</p>
<p>壁が変色してゴージャス！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04875.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04875.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Front Lobby&#8230;no people.</p>
<p>ロビーはこんな感じ。</p>
<p>誰もおらんな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04874.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04874.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>BAR to the right&#8230;That&#8217;s where I&#8217;ll be in a few minutes.</p>
<p>右側にはBARが&#8230;あとで行かないと&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04921.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04921.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Everything is modern, clean and well designed.</p>
<p>No wonder this hotel is so popular.</p>
<p>どこみてもModern Art。</p>
<p>う〜ん、拘ってるね。</p>
<p>さすが大人気ホテル。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4651.jpg"><img title="IMG_4651" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_4651.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>I never did figure out what this office was for&#8230;</p>
<p>謎のオフィス発見。</p>
<p>何のためだろう？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04868.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04868-e1320273210357.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>The hotel doesn&#8217;t look impressive during the day, but the place really changes at night!</p>
<p>昼間は全然かっこ良くないのに、夜になるとやばい!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04764.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04764.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is the view from our floor right out of the elevator.</p>
<p>Futuristic, but a different kind of style from Japan.</p>
<p>エレベーターを下りて外を見るとこんな感じ。</p>
<p>近未来的だけど日本とはまた違うテイスト。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04763.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04763.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>One of the more pleasant hotel hallways I&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>廊下もかなりいい感じ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04767.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04767.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>And finally my room.</p>
<p>そしてやっと部屋に到着〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04770.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04770.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Ahh, nice bathroom.</p>
<p>バスルームは問題ないですね！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04772.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-815" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04772.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>And I like the visuals on the closet!</p>
<p>わお！</p>
<p>部屋もおしゃれ。あの女性の顔もいい感じ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04773.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04773.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But no time to hang out for now!</p>
<p>I have to meet everyone down at the BAR.</p>
<p>でもこんな事してられない！</p>
<p>荷物を置いて下のBARで集合〜</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04885.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04885.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The BAR was full of LIVE bands and entertainment.</p>
<p>I just couldn&#8217;t understand why the drinks were so cheap!</p>
<p>ここもまた雰囲気が良かった！！</p>
<p>LIVEとかもやってて何よりも飲み物が安かった！WHY!?</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04892.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04892.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s my favorite band of the night.</p>
<p>The Singer was jumping up on tables and singing while the band was playing&#8230;</p>
<p>The guitar player and violinist were seriously talented&#8230;a very enjoyable performance.</p>
<p>そしてこれがLIVE BAND。</p>
<p>左のボーカルの女のノリが良く、テーブルの上に乗っかって歌ってた！wwww</p>
<p>バイオリンちゃんとギターおじさんもうまかった。</p>
<p>いや〜ここは最高ですな。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>to be continued&#8230;</p>
<p>つづく&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Strolling around London</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I already posted pics of the Silverstone race so I thought I&#8217;d post some pics from the rest of the trip. My problems started at Heathrow Airport&#8230;right here. ロンドンでみたレースの写真はもうアップしたけど、今日はレース以外の写真もアップしようかな？と思いました。 まずHeathrowAirport&#8230;ここから悲劇が始まりました。...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04513.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-802" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04513.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I already posted pics of the Silverstone race so I thought I&#8217;d post some pics from the rest of the trip.</p>
<p>My problems started at Heathrow Airport&#8230;right here.</p>
<p>ロンドンでみたレースの写真はもうアップしたけど、今日はレース以外の写真もアップしようかな？と思いました。</p>
<p>まずHeathrowAirport&#8230;ここから悲劇が始まりました。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04509.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-803" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04509.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I just came back from Tokyo and was already in London&#8230;</p>
<p>10.5 hours from LA and a 4 hour wait until I could meet my Japanese team.</p>
<p>However, their plane was delayed by 2 hours so I ended up waiting in this very lobby for another 6.5 hours&#8230;</p>
<p>After meeting up, we got lost going to the hotel so that took us another 2.5 hours.</p>
<p>I can say that I was pretty much dead by that point.</p>
<p>日本から戻ってきたばかりですぐロンドンへ&#8230;</p>
<p>LAからロンドンまで１０時間半。日本から来るチームと待ち合わせだったのでここで４時間半も待つ事に&#8230;</p>
<p>ただ、日本チームの飛行機も２時間遅れ、結局ここで６時間半も待った！</p>
<p>そこから迷いながらホテルまで２時間半。</p>
<p>死ぬかと思った&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04653.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04653.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The first few days were spent at Silverstone Raceway and at our friend&#8217;s shop.</p>
<p>最初の数日はレース場行ったり、お客さんの店へ&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04656.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04656.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The English freeways&#8230;very country.</p>
<p>イギリスの高速はこんな感じ。</p>
<p>田舎というか、スーパーCOUNTRY だよね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04975.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04975.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>After all our countryside work was done, it was time for the city! Back to London!</p>
<p>そして田舎の仕事も終わり、ロンドン市内へ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04926.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04926.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I was staying at the ultra chic PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER.</p>
<p>泊まったのは超〜〜おしゃれなPARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER.</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9345.jpg"><img title="IMG_9345" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9345.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Right next to WESTMINSTER station&#8230;</p>
<p>WESTMINSTER駅の近くで&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9288.jpg"><img title="IMG_9288" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9288.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A stone throw away from BIG BEN!!</p>
<p>BIG BENのマジ近く！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9303-e1320272002686.jpg"><img title="IMG_9303" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9303-e1320272002686.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>I could feel the history.</p>
<p>歴史を感じさせられるな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9298.jpg"><img title="IMG_9298" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9298.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The area was full of tourists&#8230;including me. Weather was bad as usual.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve had good weather in England the 7 times I&#8217;ve been here.</p>
<p>観光地だったので人もいっぱい。</p>
<p>天気は相変わらずBAD&#8230;もう７回目だけど曇りが多い&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04942.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04942.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>We were also right near the LONDON EYE, London&#8217;s landmark.</p>
<p>THAMES川のアトラクション、LONDON EYE 観覧車。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04941.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04941.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The building next to the ferris wheel was full of tacky &#8220;Asian&#8221; restaurants.</p>
<p>But yes&#8230;I ended up eating there.</p>
<p>隣のビルには怪しいアジア系のレストランがいっぱい！</p>
<p>&#8230;はい、そこで食べました。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04929.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04929.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The LONDON EYE was super packed.</p>
<p>LONDON EYEは混んでたな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04930.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04930.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>We were going to give it a GO but found out that it takes 40 minutes to complete one ride!</p>
<p>乗ってみようと思ったけど一周するのに４０分かかると！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04933.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04933.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>No thank you    and    Sayonara.</p>
<p>ノーサンキュー　アンド　　さよなら。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04939-e1320272226441.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-837" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04939-e1320272226441.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>The building with the restaurants.</p>
<p>隣のビル。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9323-e1320272258565.jpg"><img title="IMG_9323" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9323-e1320272258565.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>After lunch, we decided to go on a walk&#8230;</p>
<p>そしてちょっと周りをwalkingすることに..</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04949.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04949.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>ST. MARGARET&#8217;S CHIRCH was right behind BIG BEN!</p>
<p>BIG BENの裏にはあの有名なST MARGARET&#8217;S CHURCH!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04950.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04950.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I am always impressed by the craftsmanship. Built in the 1500&#8242;s&#8230;crazy.</p>
<p>1500年にできた建物。考えられない。今でも使われているからすごいよね〜</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9329.jpg"><img title="IMG_9329" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9329.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Amazing details!</p>
<p>Amen!</p>
<p>ディテールがすごい！</p>
<p>アーメン！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04971.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04971.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A few more steps and we were at ST. JAMES PARK!</p>
<p>そのまま歩くとST JAMES PARK!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9342.jpg"><img title="IMG_9342" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9342.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Even the park patrol vehicle had style.</p>
<p>あらかわいい&#8230;</p>
<p>パトロールカーもおしゃれ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04964.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC04964.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The taxis looked vintage but some of them had NISSAN engines&#8230;</p>
<p>タクシーも全部こんな感じ。車種によってNISSANのエンジンも使ってる為、古いのか現代的なのか分からん&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9332.jpg"><img title="IMG_9332" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_9332.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But I guess that is better than riding in this.</p>
<p>タクシーが嫌なら、こんな乗り物も！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>to be continued&#8230;</p>
<p>つづく&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Reminder to Self&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t ever inflate 4 tires again with a bicycle pump because you&#8217;re too cheap to pay $1.75 at the gas station&#8230; 【自分へのメモ】自転車のポンプを使ってタイヤに空気を入れない事&#8230;次回はケチらないでちゃんとガス スタで$1.75を払おう&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Don&#8217;t ever inflate 4 tires again with a bicycle pump because you&#8217;re too cheap to pay $1.75 at the gas station&#8230;</p>
<p>【自分へのメモ】自転車のポンプを使ってタイヤに空気を入れない事&#8230;次回はケチらないでちゃんとガス スタで$1.75を払おう&#8230;</p>
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		<title>The JRM R35 GTR</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what happened to the GTR? Well, in the end, it was forced to retire&#8230;Sucks. The GTR apparently made contact with a Lamborghini earlier in the race and although it...]]></description>
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<p>So what happened to the GTR?</p>
<p>Well, in the end, it was forced to retire&#8230;Sucks.</p>
<p>The GTR apparently made contact with a Lamborghini earlier in the race and although it pit, everything looked OK.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the damage grew worse as they raced and the front suspension eventually gave out.</p>
<p>Well, it happens in racing so we decided to wait for the car.</p>
<p>そしてGTRはどうなった&#8230;？</p>
<p>リタイヤでした。残念。</p>
<p>どうやら走行中にランボルギーニと接触してしまい、ピットはしたが、大丈夫だと判断し、走り続けてたら足回りのダメージが酷く、途中で壊れたとか&#8230;</p>
<p>ま〜レースだからしょうがない。良くある事なので。</p>
<p>とにかく車が戻ってくるのを待つ事にした。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4532.jpg"><img title="IMG_4532" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4532.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>And finally&#8230;</p>
<p>そしてやっとあの車両が姿を見せた！番号がいいね！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04616.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04616.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The GTR pulled into the pits&#8230;The hood alone was worth the wait. Pure art!</p>
<p>もうこのボンネットがかっこういい！熱対策ハンパね〜。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04592.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-744" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04592.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>This car makes me like R35&#8242;s a bit more.</p>
<p>これならR35がもっと好きになれる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04628.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04628.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Impressive&#8230;to say the least.</p>
<p>じゃじゃ〜ん！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04594.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-745" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04594.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The front mask was splattered with bugs.</p>
<p>I guess Silverstone has a lot.</p>
<p>フロント マスクは虫だらけ！</p>
<p>Silverstoneのコースは多いんだね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04600.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04600.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Team members chatting in the pit lanes&#8230;</p>
<p>裏で話し合うチーム&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04602.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-749" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04602.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Tasteful wide body and not so tasteful (but very functional) wing.</p>
<p>ド迫力なワイド ボディーとリア ウィング。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04611.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-751" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04611.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Interior shot. All business.</p>
<p>内装もきれい。完全戦闘モード！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04615.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-753" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04615.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The Front Left had the damage.</p>
<p>ダメージを受けたのは左前の足。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04595.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04595.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I know she wanted to race more.</p>
<p>本当はもっと走りたかったようにみえた。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04598.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04598.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The rear wing is actually from a Le MANS car and may not make it on to the final production race cars.</p>
<p>I hope noone ever rocks the street with a wing like this&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>リアウィングはLE MANS使用。</p>
<p>ストリートは無理だな&#8230;ってかこんなのあったらバカだな。wwww</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04617.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-755" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04617.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Never get tired of this shot.</p>
<p>何回見ても飽きません。はい。ww</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04621.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-757" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04621.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This angle looks almost stock.</p>
<p>ここから見るとノーマルっぽい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04623.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-759" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04623.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Since the suspension geometry was still a secret, they wouldn&#8217;t let me take photos until they put the wheel back on.</p>
<p>足回りの設計はマル秘なのでホイルをつけてもらって撮影OKに&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04631.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-763" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04631.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Someone needs to make a wide body kit for the R35 like this.</p>
<p>リアウィングは競技用なのでともかく、ストリートで走らせたいな〜wwww</p>
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<p>I&#8217;d love to line up with this car at the stoplight&#8230;not against it tho. My r34 would have no chance.</p>
<p>こんな信号で止まってたらびっくり！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04634.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-765" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04634.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I definitely like this R35 tho. One of the best examples I&#8217;ve seen to date.</p>
<p>これなら35でもいいかな？</p>
<p>早いけど今までR35 GTRのかっこういいやつ見なかったからな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9257.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-767" title="IMG_9257" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9257.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Massive heat duct on the hood.</p>
<p>エンジン内の熱を逃がすダクト。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9258.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-768" title="IMG_9258" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9258.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Under maintenance&#8230;</p>
<p>メンテナンス中&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04622.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04622.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t list any specs on here because this car is still a prototype but the exterior shots up close are still sweet.</p>
<p>プロトタイプなので残念ながらスペックはまだ教えられないけど外見だけでゆるして！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04626-e1319590375936.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-761" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04626-e1319590375936.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Just want to say thanks to JRM, SUMO POWER, and CWEST for the experience.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll be keeping an eye on this car from now on.</p>
<p>JRMさん、SUMO POWERさん、とCWEST さん、今回はいろいろとありがとうございました！</p>
<p>今後はこの車から目を離せません。</p>
<p>今回はお疲れさまでした！</p>
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		<title>JRM NISMO GTR GT3 Finals Race</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; After lunch at the hospitality tent, we decided to return to the race&#8230; 休憩エリアでランチを食べて早速コースへ&#8230; Finally, the pit! ピットにつきました！ The pit lanes were quiet as the race cars battled on...]]></description>
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<p>After lunch at the hospitality tent, we decided to return to the race&#8230;</p>
<p>休憩エリアでランチを食べて早速コースへ&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04559.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04559.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Finally, the pit!</p>
<p>ピットにつきました！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04574.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04574.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The pit lanes were quiet as the race cars battled on the track.</p>
<p>車はみんな走行中だったからピット レーンも静かだった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04555.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04555.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Mechanics were on stand by to handle any trouble.</p>
<p>イケメン メカニックもピット内から見守ってた。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04554.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04554.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This sign would look good in my room&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>この看板が欲しかった&#8230;はい、マニアです&#8230;wwww</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04624.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-760" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04624-e1319591724416.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>So would these!</p>
<p>ついでにこれも欲しかったな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9233.jpg"><img title="IMG_9233" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9233.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Something about factory looking cars is still so appealing to me. I know F1 and all other open wheel races are exciting, but this always seemed closer to my heart. I could always relate to this&#8230;especially with GTR&#8217;s.</p>
<p>F1,F3とかINDYもいいけど、あれは早くて当たり前。俺はやっぱ普通の車の形に似てる「箱」型のレーシングカーが好きだな。</p>
<p>やっぱ夢があるよね。自分の車もあ〜やって早くなるのかな？とか考えちゃったりして！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04573.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04573.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Beautiful.</p>
<p>絵になってました。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04567.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-732" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04567.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Team members were discussing tire choices because the weather was so unstable that day.</p>
<p>天候も悪く、雨も降る可能性があったので各種類のタイヤのチェックをしてた。<a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04553.jpg"><br />
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<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04588.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-737" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04588.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Very nice tire selection.</p>
<p>ドライと ウェット タイヤがずらり！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04553.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04553.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The refueling area&#8230;</p>
<p>給油エリア&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04571.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04571.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Mr Omoto and myself&#8230;I was in total camera nerd mode&#8230;</p>
<p>尾本さんと俺。完全に観光客みたいになってたな&#8230;www</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04589.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-738" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04589.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I even liked the garbage bins!</p>
<p>ゴミ箱までおしゃれ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9237.jpg"><img title="IMG_9237" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9237.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>And so how was the GTR doing!?</p>
<p>そしてコースではバトルが続いてた！GTRはどう！？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4520.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-739" title="IMG_4520" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4520.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>The Lotus next door was getting ready to pit so things were getting exciting&#8230;</p>
<p>But there was also a lot of activity in the JRM booth&#8230;</p>
<p>Something was wrong&#8230;</p>
<p>隣のロータスはもうすぐピットだったのでザワザワしてた。</p>
<p>ただ、NISMO/JRMのピットもザワザワ&#8230;</p>
<p>何か様子がおかしかった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9241.jpg"><img title="IMG_9241" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9241.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Nothing looked wrong as the GTR kept passing by&#8230;</p>
<p>こう見えてもGTRは順調に走ってたみたいだが&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9230.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-717" title="IMG_9230" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9230.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The car did come in contact with a Lamborghini earlier in the race&#8230;</p>
<p>数週前にランボルギーニー と少し接触してしまい&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9236.jpg"><img title="IMG_9236" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9236.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But it kept going because there didn&#8217;t seem to be much damage and they didn&#8217;t want to drop any positions.</p>
<p>順位を落とさないようにそのまま走行。</p>
<p>ダメージはそんなに無かったようだが&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9248.jpg"><img title="IMG_9248" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9248.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But something was wrong now!</p>
<p>明らかに何かおかしかった！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9249.jpg"><img title="IMG_9249" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9249.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone was glued to the monitors.</p>
<p>This was the final race so everyone wanted to leave with a win.</p>
<p>チームはモニターに釘付け。</p>
<p>ファイナル戦だったからなんとしても実績は出したかった。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9247.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-714" title="IMG_9247" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9247.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The GTR kept on blasting for a few more laps.</p>
<p>そこから問題なく数週走り続けた。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9231.jpg"><img title="IMG_9231" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9231.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Screaming &#8220;Go Go GO GTR!!&#8221;&#8230;</p>
<p>行け！GTR!!  がんばれ！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04548.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04548.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230;apparently wasn&#8217;t good enough because this is what came on the monitor a few seconds later!</p>
<p>と思った瞬間&#8230;やばい！！！！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9251.jpg"><img title="IMG_9251" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9251.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone to the back!</p>
<p>さすがにチームは全員裏へ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04561.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04561.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Emergency meeting&#8230;what happened?</p>
<p>どうした！？</p>
<p>&#8230;緊急会議が始まった。</p>
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		<title>Team JRM Trailers and Hospitality Tent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I love GTR&#8217;S. I also love anything that is GTR related&#8230;including this transporter. 本当にGTRが好きみたい。 GTR関係なら何でもOK!? wwww このトランスポーターもGTRファミリーだ！ &#160; 2 R35 GT3 race cars sit inside the trailer just like...]]></description>
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<p>I love GTR&#8217;S.</p>
<p>I also love anything that is GTR related&#8230;including this transporter.</p>
<p>本当にGTRが好きみたい。</p>
<p>GTR関係なら何でもOK!? wwww</p>
<p>このトランスポーターもGTRファミリーだ！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04544.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-699" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04544.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>2 R35 GT3 race cars sit inside the trailer just like this!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s beyond cool.</p>
<p>中にはこの絵と同じ形でR35 GTR２台が運ばれる。</p>
<p>すてき。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04546.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-700" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04546.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I could just buy a bed, sofa and 60&#8243; TV and live right underneath.</p>
<p>It&#8217;d be a modern day Knight Rider home base. I don&#8217;t think the GTR&#8217;s could beat KITT tho&#8230;</p>
<p>ベッド、ソファと６０インチの液晶テレビを入れれば完璧かな？</p>
<p>本物<a href="http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC">ナイト ライダー</a>みたい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04547.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-701" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04547.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know what it was about the design, but I just loved this combination of logos, colors and the meaning behind it all.</p>
<p>ここのロゴデザイン、色使いとそこに込められた意味がもうたまらない！</p>
<p>がんばれ世界のGTR!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04577.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-702" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04577.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The transporter was impressive but so was the hospitality tent.</p>
<p>This tent was connected to the other transporter.</p>
<p>トランスポーターもすごかったけどここもいい感じだった。</p>
<p>もう一台のトランスポーターについてたチーム休憩場所。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04578.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-703" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04578.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Ahh, the NISMO guest&#8230;</p>
<p>that would be me&#8230;ww</p>
<p>NISMOのゲスト&#8230;</p>
<p>はい、ぼくです。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9253.jpg"><img title="IMG_9253" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9253.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone was at the track so we had the place all to ourselves for awhile.</p>
<p>みんなコースにいたのでしばらくの間は独占状態。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04583.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04583.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The area was fully catered and the service was great.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s always nice to be served by a waiter and waitress who&#8217;s wearing GTR team shirts.</p>
<p>食事は完全ケータリングで快適！</p>
<p>しかも制服にGTRのロゴが&#8230;いいいね〜〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04581.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-704" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04581.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>That cup was full of super sweet candy that was probably not meant for human consumption.</p>
<p>コップに入ってるのはイギリス キャンディー。</p>
<p>人間食っちゃダメだよあんなの。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04582.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-705" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04582.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is the view from the second floor. It&#8217;s used for a variety of events.</p>
<p>２階はこんな感じ。戦略会議、VIPエリアとして活躍してる。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4519.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-707" title="IMG_4519" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4519.jpg" alt="" width="478" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Not too often you see the GTR logo on a  Benz.</p>
<p>ベンツにGTRのロゴ。</p>
<p>あまり見ないですね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9259.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-709" title="IMG_9259" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9259.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Cars on top, equipment on the bottom.</p>
<p>車は２階、工具などはその下。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9260.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-710" title="IMG_9260" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9260.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>OK, enough of the truck, time to go to the track!</p>
<p>トラックはこれくらいにして早速サーキットへ！</p>
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		<title>Silverstone Raceway</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; I recently went to London where I went to watch the FIA GT3 Finals at Silverstone Raceway. つい最近FIA のGT3 FINAL戦を見に行ってきました。モータースポーツの聖地とも言われるSILVER STONE RACEWAYへ！ &#160; I hadn&#8217;t been to Silverstone...]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04519.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-674" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04519.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>I recently went to London where I went to watch the FIA GT3 Finals at Silverstone Raceway.</p>
<p>つい最近FIA のGT3 FINAL戦を見に行ってきました。モータースポーツの聖地とも言われるSILVER STONE RACEWAYへ！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/100_3821sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-683" title="100_3821sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/100_3821sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>I hadn&#8217;t been to Silverstone since the last time I did the D1 Grand Prix event there many years ago.</p>
<p>Yes, this is me, younger and fatter in 2005&#8230;</p>
<p>Please don&#8217;t make fun of my cool sunglasses&#8230;</p>
<p>僕も数年前にここでD1 GRAND PRIXのMCをやったな〜</p>
<p>はい、2005年の僕です。もっと若く、太ってました。</p>
<p>サングラスをバカにしないでください&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9272.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-676" title="IMG_9272" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9272.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I totally forgot how far you have to walk to get to the pits if you don&#8217;t have a pit area parking permit.</p>
<p>Like a 20 minute walk&#8230;no joke.</p>
<p>一つ忘れてたこと&#8230;駐車場からピットまでがメチャクチャ遠い！！</p>
<p>普通に歩いて２０分くらいかかった&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9276.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-677" title="IMG_9276" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9276.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Although the walk was ridiculously long, it was sort of nice to walk over these bridges and have Ferraris, Lambos, and GTR&#8217;s blasting underneath you at full speed. Too bad the overpasses were boarded up so you couldn&#8217;t see&#8230;</p>
<p>Cheapos&#8230;wwww</p>
<p>ピットまでの距離はあったけど、コースを突き抜けて行ったからフェラーリ、ランボルギーニー、GTRとかがフル加速で目の前を通ってたからワクワクした！</p>
<p>橋の上から見たかったんだけど、立ち止まらないように壁が作られて見えなかった&#8230;</p>
<p>ケチ&#8230;www</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04584.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04584.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Of course none of this mattered because I was here to see this&#8230;</p>
<p>The JRM/NISMO GT3 R35 GTR Prototype. As a GTR lover, this was a special treat.</p>
<p>I was a guest with team JRM with my long time friend Mr Omoto from C-WEST.</p>
<p>でも今回の目的はこれだった&#8230;</p>
<p>JRM/NISMOのGT3 R35 GTR レーシング カーのファイナル戦！</p>
<p>C-WESTの尾本さんと一緒に来たため、チームJRMのVIPゲストだった。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04533.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-685" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04533.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The pit area was festive despite the crappy weather.</p>
<p>I loved looking at all the team trailers and pit areas.</p>
<p>悪い天気にも関わらず、ピットエリアは賑やかだった。</p>
<p>いろんなチームのトラックが並んでてムードはフェスティバル！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04534.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-686" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04534.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>They had an F3 event this day too.</p>
<p>These guys were pretty fast too&#8230;but not my cup of tea.</p>
<p>GT3レースと同時にF3のレースも行ってました。</p>
<p>こいつらも早かったな〜&#8230;でも興味無し。笑。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04535.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-687" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04535.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Each team had their race car truck as well as hospitality truck on hand.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m usually at grass roots events so it&#8217;s nice to hang out at these bigger motorsports events for a change.</p>
<p>Not F1, but good enough for me!</p>
<p>一台３千万以上するチームのトランスポーター　トラック。</p>
<p>普通はレースカーを運ぶトラックが一台と、チームの休憩場所を提供するトラックも一台準備してある。</p>
<p>F1には叶わないけどかなりいい感じです。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04538.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-688" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC04538.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>As usual, Audi was pimpin&#8217; their hosplitality truck.</p>
<p>They would later go on to grab the podium, so this balcony turned into a champagne party that I was not invited to&#8230;</p>
<p>もちろん、サーキットでも格差社会&#8230;wwwww</p>
<p>AUDIはさすがにVIPスタイルでしたね。</p>
<p>この日は表彰台に登った為、ここでシャンパン パーティー してた&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9262.jpg"><img title="IMG_9262" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9262.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the other Audi trailer&#8230;</p>
<p>こいつもあった&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9261.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-690" title="IMG_9261" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9261.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>But this was the truck we were looking for!</p>
<p>See the magical logo on the door!?</p>
<p>Where was it!?</p>
<p>でもうちのチームはここだった！！</p>
<p>やばい！トラックにあのロゴが！</p>
<p>でもGTR君はどこ？</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9252.jpg"><img title="IMG_9252" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_9252.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Ahh, here&#8230;</p>
<p>ここか&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>【Who is NOUVE?】</strong><br />
Nouve is a band of creators from different fields MIXing high quality entertainment and charity.<br />
It is a new type of NPO heightening charity awareness through the power of entertainment.<br />
After producing the successful swimwear poolside party at the RIVIERA ZUSHI MARINA in summer 2011, NOUVE is back again with a powerful Halloween party!!</p>
<p>This time, NOUVE has partnered with powerhouse producers ESPERANZA. ESPERANZA has gained much attention through their successful promotion of events in Dubai and at the Peninsula Hotel in Japan. The location for the Halloween Party is at none other than the MERCEDES-BENZ CONNECTION 2F inside TOKYO MIDTOWN. The highly publicized venue was carefully chosen and boasts  beautiful lighting and a high-class dream-world like atmosphere.</p>
<p>The resident DJ is Hayato Tanaka as &#8220;Floor on the Intelligence.&#8221; As a contributing music producer for popular Japanese artists such as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS、YUKI、Yuna Ito、JUJU、and MayJ.,  &#8220;Floor on the Intelligence&#8221; is the other side of Tanaka. With catchy melodies mixed with sweet and sexy tracks, this new style of  luxurious sound has been stimulating the intelligence of trend leading fans all over Japan.</p>
<p>The guest DJ is none other than AMI SUZUKI. Well known as a singer, she will be showcasing her other side as a wildly popular club rocking DJ. With her incredible sense of music selection and abnormal presence, AMI has been rocking the dancefloors all over Tokyo.</p>
<p>For Halloween 2011 there is no other party that can compete with NOUVE HALLOWEEN 2011.</p>
<p>Come out for a carefree night of fun, luxury and music with NOUVE!!</p>
<p><strong>■DATE：2011 10/28（Fri） OPEN 21:00～</strong><br />
<strong> ■PLACE：Mercedes-Benz Connection 2F upstairs</strong><br />
<strong> ■ADDRESS：7-8-1 ROPPONGI  MINATO-KU <a title="Mercedes-Benz Connection" href="http://www.mercedes-benz-connection.com/">http://www.mercedes-benz-connection.com</a></strong><br />
<strong> ■ENTRY：￥4,000 / Flyer M￥3,000 F￥2,000</strong> ※Bring Flyer to entrance</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>【CHARITY】</strong>All proceeds form this event will go to NOUVE charities.<br />
※Please visit our link below for future reports on our charitable activities.<br />
<strong><a title="NOUVE official site" href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/"> http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>【MEDIA】</strong>NOUVE CHANNEL will be broadcasting the event LIVE on USTREAM!! 10:30pm ~11:30pm</p>
<p><strong>◇SPECIAL GUEST DJ：</strong><br />
AMI SUZUKI</p>
<p><strong>◇RESIDENT DJ：</strong><br />
Floor on the Intelligence(Hayato Tanaka)</p>
<p><strong>◇DJs(A-Z)：</strong><br />
DJ FUMI★YEAH!!<br />
DJ PinkBull<br />
DJ☆YOU<br />
Momoko Jin<br />
Rily<br />
Shingo Oda<br />
Takehiro Kamino<br />
YURiA</p>
<p><strong>VJ：</strong><br />
KMY(DONUTZ)<br />
VJ MANAMI</p>
<p><strong>Dancer：</strong><br />
YUKINO<br />
GURI</p>
<p>【INFO】info@nouve-tokyo.com<br />
※Must be 20 years or older to enter</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>【NOUVEとは？】</strong><br />
ハイクオリティなエンターテイメントにチャリティーをMIXして提供する、様々なジャンルで活躍するクリエイター集団。<br />
これからのエンターテインメントとチャリティーに先進性と革新性をもたらし、新次元へと進化させつづける新時代のNPO。<br />
2011年夏、水着で楽しめる「リビエラ逗子マリーナ」のラグジュアリーなプールパーティーをプロデュースしたNOUVEが今回はHALLOWEENパーティーをプロデュース!!</p>
<p>日本ではペニンシュラホテル、海外ではドバイでのイベント開催を次々と成功させて話題となっている「ESPERANZA」とのコラボレーションが実 現。ロケーションは東京ミッドタウンのほぼ向かいに位置する「 Mercedes-Benz Connection 2F upstairs」で開催。美しいライティングが幻想的な空間を演出。こちらも話題となっている旬な会場をセレクト。</p>
<p>レジデントDJは「Floor on the Intelligence」。FUNKY MONKEY BABYS、YUKI、伊藤由奈、JUJU、MayJ.などへの楽曲提供、アレンジ、プロデュースを手掛ける作曲家/プロデューサー 「田中隼人」のアナザーサイドのクリエイティブ活動。大人のためのセクシーでスイートなトラックにキャッチーなメロディーを乗せたサウンドが、ラグジュア リー志向のリスナーのインテリジェンスを刺激するニュースタイルミュージックとして評判を呼んでいる。</p>
<p>ゲストDJには「AMI SUZUKI」をアサイン。誰もが知っている「鈴木亜美」というタレント性、またパーティーをロックするDJとしての才能がシナジー効果を生み出している。その強力な存在感と選曲センスによって、あらゆるイベントのフロアを盛り上げ続けている。</p>
<p>2011年のハロウィンのイベントは、他とは一線を画するNOUVE HALLOWEEN 2011で決まり。</p>
<p>ラグジュアリーかつハイセンスな都会の夜を、是非ともNOUVEでお楽しみください！</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>■DATE：2011年10月28日（金） OPEN 21:00～</strong><br />
<strong> ■PLACE：Mercedes-Benz Connection 2F upstairs</strong><br />
<strong> ■ADDRESS：港区六本木7-8-1 <a title="Mercedes-Benz Connection" href="http://www.mercedes-benz-connection.com/">http://www.mercedes-benz-connection.com</a></strong><br />
<strong> ■ENTRY：￥4,000 / Flyer M￥3,000 F￥2,000</strong> ※フライヤーもしくは画像を受付にて提示して下さい。</p>
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<p><strong>【CHARITY】</strong>当イベントの収益金は全てNOUVEの運営方針に基づきチャリティーに使用させて頂きます。<br />
※チャリティーの詳細及び活動レポートは後日当サイト内にてご覧いただけます。<br />
<strong><a title="NOUVE official site" href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/"> http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>【MEDIA】</strong>NOUVE CHANNELが会場をUSTREAMで生中継！22:30~23:30</p>
<p><strong>◇SPECIAL GUEST DJ：</strong><br />
AMI SUZUKI</p>
<p><strong>◇RESIDENT DJ：</strong><br />
Floor on the Intelligence(田中隼人)</p>
<p><strong>◇DJs(A-Z)：</strong><br />
DJ FUMI★YEAH!!<br />
DJ PinkBull<br />
DJ☆YOU<br />
Momoko Jin<br />
Rily<br />
Shingo Oda<br />
Takehiro Kamino<br />
YURiA</p>
<p><strong>VJ：</strong><br />
KMY(DONUTZ)<br />
VJ MANAMI</p>
<p><strong>Dancer：</strong><br />
YUKINO<br />
GURI</p>
<p>【INFO】info@nouve-tokyo.com<br />
※20歳未満の方のご入場は固くお断りしております。</p>
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		<title>Seaweed is a common snack&#8230;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Went to Wholefoods market the other day and came across a funny snack. Now remember I&#8217;ve been in Tokyo for the last four years so I am a bit behind...]]></description>
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<p>Went to Wholefoods market the other day and came across a funny snack.</p>
<p>Now remember I&#8217;ve been in Tokyo for the last four years so I am a bit behind on the latest localized Asian snack foods.</p>
<p>先日WHOLEFOODS MARKETに行って面白いスナック発見。</p>
<p>４年間日本にいたからアジア系スナックが全然分からない僕。</p>
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<p>They&#8217;re called seasnacks and it&#8217;s basically Korean style dried seaweed. It’s called &#8220;nori&#8221; in Japanese but either way, it IS really tasty.</p>
<p>The seaweed is usually dried and seasoned with sesame oil and sea salt.</p>
<p>Super healthy and no fishy ocean aftertaste.</p>
<p>見つけた物はこれ。</p>
<p>何でしょう？</p>
<p>実は韓国のりなんです！</p>
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<p>I was just impressed on how NON-ASIAN the lackaging was.</p>
<p>Strangely addictive?</p>
<p>Yes&#8230; but this looks like a bag of potato chips.</p>
<p>I get the concept but I just can&#8217;t see the average gamer munching on these seasnax instead of chips&#8230;</p>
<p>But times are changing&#8230;</p>
<p>Hmmm.</p>
<p>not for $9.99 though.</p>
<p>パッケージには「不思議とハマる」と書いてある。</p>
<p>確かにうまいけど全然のりっぽくないよね？</p>
<p>アメリカ人がチップスの代わりにこれをパクパク食ってるのが想像できない。ww</p>
<p>でも文化を広めてるから良いか!</p>
<p>&#8230;でも$9.99だったらいらね〜</p>
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		<title>Wanna drink with Han Solo?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Han Solo getting frozen in carbonite was one of my most favorite scenes in Star Wars. Now, we can all enjoy frozen Han Solo whenever we want! スター ウォーズで HAN SOLOが捕まって凍らされたシーン覚えていますか？...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Han Solo getting frozen in carbonite was one of my most favorite scenes in Star Wars.</p>
<p>Now, we can all enjoy frozen Han Solo whenever we want!</p>
<p>スター ウォーズで HAN SOLOが捕まって凍らされたシーン覚えていますか？</p>
<p>結構刺激的でしたね〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/HanPopciclesm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-628" title="HanPopciclesm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/HanPopciclesm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="522" /></a></p>
<p>Introducing the HAN SOLO ice maker!! wwwwww</p>
<p>なんと、あの刺激をまた味わえるようになりました！</p>
<p>そう！HAN SOLO ICE MAKER登場〜〜</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4023.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-629" title="IMG_4023" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4023.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="356" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>How would you like a drink with Han?</p>
<p>どうですか？HAN SOLOと一杯飲みませんか？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4022.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-631" title="IMG_4022" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4022.jpg" alt="" width="490" height="720" /></a></p>
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		<title>APEX Drift RC car&#8230;from 6 yrs ago&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was going through my garage trying to clean up and look what I found&#8230; My APEX DRIFT RC car from like 6 years ago! 車庫の整理をしてたらこんな物が出てきました&#8230; なつかしい〜 ６年前のアペックスのドリフト使用ラジコン！ Isaac helped...]]></description>
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<p>I was going through my garage trying to clean up and look what I found&#8230;</p>
<p>My APEX DRIFT RC car from like 6 years ago!</p>
<p>車庫の整理をしてたらこんな物が出てきました&#8230;</p>
<p>なつかしい〜</p>
<p>６年前のアペックスのドリフト使用ラジコン！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC03948.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC03948.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Isaac helped my put this one together and I never really got a chance to play with it.</p>
<p>I guess better late than never&#8230;</p>
<p>アイザック君が全部組み立ててくれたんだけどその当時は飾り物として置いてただけ&#8230;</p>
<p>ま〜今からでも遅くないか。充電しよう〜っと。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC03953.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-624" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC03953.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>to get my ass kicked by some kid with the newest gear and 10,000 hours of practice time.</p>
<p>Oh well, cheap thrills here we come!</p>
<p>パーツも古いし、そこらへんのガキには負けるかもしれないけど早速走らせてみるぜ！</p>
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		<title>Crab and Avocado</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a little Avocado slices with crab, mayo and wasabi shoyu dressing. Yama-imo slices add some nice contrast too. Great with beer&#8230; アボカドの上にかに、マヨネーズ、とわさび醤油の一品。おつまみ最高〜！山芋も切ってばっちり！]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a little Avocado slices with crab, mayo and wasabi shoyu dressing. Yama-imo slices add some nice contrast too.</p>
<p>Great with beer&#8230;</p>
<p>アボカドの上にかに、マヨネーズ、とわさび醤油の一品。おつまみ最高〜！山芋も切ってばっちり！</p>
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		<title>Summertime power</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is almost over and I can feel the seasons changing slowly. This summer was a time for reflection, change and progress. I had a chance to get out of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer is almost over and I can feel the seasons changing slowly.</p>
<p>This summer was a time for reflection, change and progress.</p>
<p>I had a chance to get out of the Tokyo bubble for a while and the wide open space is a nice change.</p>
<p>I have to enjoy this time while I can&#8230;</p>
<p>夏ももうすぐ終わりか。</p>
<p>今年の夏は人生でかなり意味のある夏だったな〜。</p>
<p>いろいろ振り返って、反省し、前へ進む決断ができた。</p>
<p>人生二度となし。今のチャンスをつかまないと。</p>
<p>そして今のうちにプールも楽しまないと&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4005sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-609" title="IMG_4005sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_4005sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>Give me power oh mighty sunshine〜</p>
<p>太陽様&#8230;導いてくれ〜</p>
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		<title>Sleepy?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sleeping is a dog&#8217;s job and Tintin is a workaholic. 寝るのが犬の仕事。 ティンティンも出生コース狙ってるな&#8230; &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sleeping is a dog&#8217;s job and Tintin is a workaholic.</p>
<p>寝るのが犬の仕事。</p>
<p>ティンティンも出生コース狙ってるな&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What did you do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tintin&#8217;s face right after he peepee&#8217;d on my sofa&#8230;Absolutely no remorse&#8230; 嫌がらせでピッピした直後の顔&#8230;反省しろや&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tintin&#8217;s face right after he peepee&#8217;d on my sofa&#8230;Absolutely no remorse&#8230;</p>
<p>嫌がらせでピッピした直後の顔&#8230;反省しろや&#8230;</p>
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		<title>The current truth about Fukushima radiation they won&#8217;t show in Japan&#8230;（Sorry, only in German with Japanese subtitles&#8230;)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sorry, this short documentary video is in German with Japanese subtitles but I had to post it. I got it from RYO&#8217;s (from NOUVE) retweet. It&#8217;s about the radiation reality...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry, this short documentary video is in German with Japanese subtitles but I had to post it.</p>
<p>I got it from RYO&#8217;s (from NOUVE) retweet.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s about the radiation reality in Fukushima and how the government has basically done nothing to help.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s real people with real data and proof. Scary&#8230;</p>
<p>Everything is back to normal in Tokyo but that is all a lie&#8230;</p>
<p>This video has been removed by the TV station ( government??) and people are continuing to upload it elsewhere to get the word out.</p>
<p>I wish it was in English&#8230;</p>
<p>Basically, it says, radiation fall out is ALL OVER the place and Japanese citizens are being lied to about the potentially largest disaster of all mankind&#8230;</p>
<p>NOUVE のRYOちゃんのretweetで見たんだけど、どうしてもこのビデオを載せたかった。</p>
<p>ドイツ語で日本語の字幕だけど見てください。</p>
<p>福島の放射能の現実が出ています。日本のテレビではあまり放送しない現実。</p>
<p>今ネットで話題になっていて、テレビ局（国？）が全部削除しています。</p>
<p>そこでみんなまたアップロードして情報を広めている状態です。</p>
<p>是非見てください。</p>
<p>ここも消されるかも&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="youtube">
<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="505" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vKgIRW608oc?color1=d6d6d6&amp;color2=f0f0f0&amp;border=0&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;loop=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;showsearch=0&amp;rel=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</span><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKgIRW608oc"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/vKgIRW608oc/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKgIRW608oc">www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKgIRW608oc</a></p></p>
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		<title>D Sport Article: Looking back and to the future&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; ライター デビューです。笑。 アメリカに来て２ヶ月。 いろいろ動き回っていると時間が経つのが早い。 DSPORTS 誌のオーナーMIKEから「記事を書いてくれ」と頼まれたんで、喜んで引き受けました。 （車もずっと借りてるしもちろん！） I&#8217;ve been back in LA for about 2 months now and am really thankful to have such great friends. Not only has...]]></description>
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<p>ライター デビューです。笑。</p>
<p>アメリカに来て２ヶ月。</p>
<p>いろいろ動き回っていると時間が経つのが早い。</p>
<p>DSPORTS 誌のオーナーMIKEから「記事を書いてくれ」と頼まれたんで、喜んで引き受けました。</p>
<p>（車もずっと借りてるしもちろん！）</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been back in LA for about 2 months now and am really thankful to have such great friends.</p>
<p>Not only has Mike (publisher and owner of DSPORT) graciously let me borrow his car all this time, but he asked me to write a short article on my real world experiences in Japan.</p>
<p>I was more than happy to oblige!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03674.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03674.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>アメリカ人が「想像」している日本と「現実」の日本の違いを簡単に紹介する記事です。</p>
<p>I wrote a short article about my move to Japan and how actually &#8220;living there&#8221; was different from &#8220;visiting.&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03673.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-568" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03673.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>ティンティンも２回目の雑誌デビュー。</p>
<p>一回目はファッション誌ViViだった。</p>
<p>Tintin finally made his second magazine debut.</p>
<p>His first magazine debut was in a Tokyo fashion magazine with a famous model.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>写真も全部僕が撮った物です。ただ、渋谷のいい写真がなかったので2002のやつを渡したら本当に使っていた！</p>
<p>みんなも見て分かるかな？看板が全部古い&#8230;</p>
<p>右下にはWen, Mike, 俺, とRobertです。業界では有名人。</p>
<p>I took all the photos for the article too&#8230;(never expecting to actually use them in an article&#8230;)</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t have a good pic of Shibuya though so I used a pic from 2002!  Haha, did you notice? All the billboards are super old&#8230; stock photo yeah!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s Wen, Mike, me, and Rob at some Auto Salon a few years back&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03678.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-570" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03678.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>日本に帰って４年間車業界から離れたけどいろいろと勉強できたしプライベートで車を楽しむ事ができた。</p>
<p>久々に仕事無しで車を楽しむ事もいい事だと思った。</p>
<p>今後は日本の経験を生かし、また「感動」と「夢」を与える仕事ができるようにがんばっています。</p>
<p>確実に勢いはついている。</p>
<p>自分の人生は自分で変える。</p>
<p>今からだ。</p>
<p>Some people may wonder if any of my observations are relevant and may question my loyalty to cars (because I worked at my grandfather&#8217;s fashion business for 4 yrs while in Tokyo) but please be rest assured, I am still a hard core fanatic and was enjoying tuning life as a private citizen. It&#8217;s nice to enjoy cars without business politics too.</p>
<p>Either way, I learned a lot of new things and met a lot of new people so I hope to combine these things into my new business plan for the near future. I&#8217;m working on some fun new projects now and hope I can do some more work that can inspire people again.</p>
<p>Like they say, life is what you make of it.</p>
<p>Change comes from within.</p>
<p>Now is the time.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>UPDATE:  You can view the actual article →　<a title="DSPORT ARTICLE" href="http://dsportmag.com/specials/spl5/living-the-dream">HERE</a></p>
<p>記事がネットにアップされたのでここから見れます→　<a href="http://dsportmag.com/specials/spl5/living-the-dream">ここ</a></p>
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		<title>Water Woman, Hamburg Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; A mysterious woman appeared in the water in Hamburg, Germany. ドイツ ハンバーグの湖に現れたオブジェ&#8230; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#8230;but she&#8217;s kinda freaky&#8230; &#8230;でもちょっと気持ち悪い&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>A mysterious woman appeared in the water in Hamburg, Germany.</p>
<p>ドイツ ハンバーグの湖に現れたオブジェ&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3779.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-525" title="IMG_3779" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3779.jpg" alt="" width="634" height="462" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3778.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-526" title="IMG_3778" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3778.jpg" alt="" width="634" height="368" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3777.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-527" title="IMG_3777" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3777.jpg" alt="" width="634" height="313" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3776.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-528" title="IMG_3776" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3776.jpg" alt="" width="634" height="415" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8230;but she&#8217;s kinda freaky&#8230;</p>
<p>&#8230;でもちょっと気持ち悪い&#8230;</p>
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		<title>NOUVE SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY AUGUST 31, 2011 @ the RIVIERA ZUSHI MARINA!!!!!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re in the TOKYO area in AUG 31, 2011, don&#8217;t miss the Summer Party of the year!! NOUVE™ is proud to produce the NOUVE™ Summer 2011 Pool Party!! Tell...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re in the TOKYO area in AUG 31, 2011, don&#8217;t miss the Summer Party of the year!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> is proud to produce the <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> Summer 2011 Pool Party!!</p>
<p>Tell them <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> LA&#8217;s Toshi sent you!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/?attachment_id=6231" rel="attachment wp-att-6231"><img title="nouve_summer2001_flyer1" src="http://www.world104.com/blog/tokyoinsider/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nouve_summer2001_flyer1-640x320.png" alt="" width="640" height="320" /></a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Get ready for the <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY!!</strong></p>
<p>《Date》 <strong>AUGUST 31, 2011 (WED)</strong><br />
《Title》 <strong><a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY</strong><br />
《Location》 <a href="http://www.riviera-r.jp/zushi-marina/english/index.html"><strong>Riviera Zushi Marina</strong></a><br />
《OPEN》 <strong>13:00〜19:00</strong><br />
《ENTRY》 <strong>￥2,000 /Person</strong><br />
《DRINK》 <strong>￥1,000 /Ticket(2Drink)</strong><br />
《VIP》 <strong>¥25,000/Table with Champagne（4 person pool side tent）</strong></p>
<p>※Limited space available. First come first serve basis.</p>
<p>《CHARITY》<strong>10%DRINK CHARITY</strong></p>
<p>※10% of all drink charges and VIP table charges will be donated to NOUVE sponsored charities.<br />
※Please visit the NOUVE website for more information on charity activities.</p>
<p>《MEDIA》<strong><a href="http://www.ustream.tv/user/NOUVETOKYO">NOUVE™ CHANNEL</a> will be broadcasting the party LIVE from 16:00~19:00!!</strong></p>
<p>《What is <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a>？》<strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> </strong>is an influential group of creators from various fields mixing high quality entertainment and charity. It is a new type of NPO pushing the boundaries of entertainment and charity into the next generation. For summer 2011, <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> is proud to produce a luxury pool party at the <a href="http://www.riviera-r.jp/zushi-marina/english/index.html">RIVIERA ZUSHI MARINA</a>. Dance and swim as the extravagant list of top DJ&#8217;s spin the hottest music!! The <a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY will be the highlight of this summer.</p>
<p><strong>The resident DJ is</strong><strong> <a href="http://ameblo.jp/hayato-tanaka/">Hayato Tanaka = &#8220;Floor on the Intelligence&#8221;</a>, well known as the producer, songwriter and composer for popular artists such as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS、YUKI、Yuna Ito、JUJU、and May J. Blending a catchy melody on top of a sexy and sweet track, this new style of music is gaining worldwide attention for it&#8217;s stimulating and intelligent luxurious sound.<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ AMIGA takes on the role as guest DJ. From underground events to high brand party events, DJ AMIGA &#8216;s vast knowledge of music has given birth to a unique electric sound with performances in the US, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, Korea, Macao, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Ibiza. Her unique and luxurious presence will further ignite the pool party.</strong></p>
<p>《RESIDENT DJ》</p>
<p><a href="http://ameblo.jp/hayato-tanaka/"><strong>Floor on the Inteligence (Hayato Tanaka)</strong></a></p>
<p>《GUEST DJ》</p>
<p><strong>DJ AMIGA</strong></p>
<p>《DJ》</p>
<p><strong>YURiA</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ PinkBull</strong></p>
<p><strong>Naomi Hatanaka</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ Rily</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ☆YOU</strong></p>
<p><strong>Masatoshi Ishinabe<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mie</strong></p>
<p><strong>Takehiro Kamino<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Momoko Kami<br />
</strong></p>
<p>and more…</p>
<p>《Sponsorship》</p>
<p><strong>glaceau Vitamin Water</strong></p>
<p><strong>MET</strong></p>
<p>ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY開催します！</strong></p>
<p>《日付》 <strong>2011年8月31日（水）</strong><br />
《タイトル》 <strong><a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> SUMMER 2011 POOL PARTY</strong><br />
《会場》 <strong>リビエラ逗子マリーナ</strong><br />
《OPEN》 <strong>13:00〜19:00</strong><br />
《ENTRY》 <strong>￥2,000 /Person</strong><br />
《DRINK》 <strong>￥1,000 /Ticket(2Drink)</strong><br />
《VIP》 <strong>¥25,000/Table with Champagne（4名席プールサイ ドテント）</strong></p>
<p>※座席数に限りがある為、埋まり次第締め切らせて頂きます。</p>
<p>《CHARITY》<strong>10%DRINK CHARITY</strong></p>
<p>※会場でのドリンクやVIPテーブルのご利用の際、料金 の10%をチャリティーとして寄付させて頂きます。<br />
※チャリティーの詳細及び活動レポートは当サイト内にてご覧いただけます。</p>
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<p>《<a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a>とは？》<strong>ハイクオリティなエンターテイメントにチャリティーをMIXして提供する、様々なジャンルで活躍するクリエ イター集団。 これからのエンターテインメントとチャリティーに先進性と革新性をもたらし、新次元へと進化させつづける新時代のNPO。 2011年夏、水着で楽しめる「リビエラ逗子マリーナ」のラグジュアリーなプールパーティーを、<a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> が完全プロデュース!! 豪華なDJたちによる最高のミュージックで踊って泳いで…夏のハイライトに<a href="http://www.nouve-tokyo.com/">NOUVE™</a> が最高の舞台を提供する。 </strong></p>
<p><strong>レジデントDJは、FUNKY MONKEY BABYS、YUKI、伊藤由奈、JUJU、May J.などへの楽曲提供、アレンジ、プロデュースを手掛ける作曲家/プロデューサー <a href="http://ameblo.jp/hayato-tanaka/">田中隼人</a>の別の顔＝「<a href="http://ameblo.jp/hayato-tanaka/">Floor on the Intelligence</a>。」 大人のためのセクシーでスイートなトラックにキャッチーなメロディーを乗せたサウンドが、ラグジュアリー志向のリスナーのインテリジェンスを刺激する ニュースタイルミュージックとして評判を呼んでいる。</strong></p>
<p><strong>ゲストDJには「DJ AMIGA」をアサイン。アンダーグラウンドからハイブランドのパーティーまで、幅広い音楽知識を生かした独自のエレクトリック・サウンドで、全国はもと より、韓国、中国、台湾、香港、マカオ、マレーシア、ロシア、アメリカでも 活躍。今年はついにIBIZAでのデビューも果たす。 さらに、豪華で個性のあるアーティストが多数参加してプールパーティーを熱く盛り上げる。</strong></p>
<p>《RESIDENT DJ》</p>
<p><a href="http://ameblo.jp/hayato-tanaka/"><strong>Floor on the Inteligence (田中隼人)</strong></a></p>
<p>《GUEST DJ》</p>
<p><strong>DJ AMIGA</strong></p>
<p>《DJ》</p>
<p><strong>YURiA</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ PinkBull</strong></p>
<p><strong>畑中奈緒美</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ Rily</strong></p>
<p><strong>DJ☆YOU</strong></p>
<p><strong>石鍋正寿</strong></p>
<p><strong>美瑛</strong></p>
<p><strong>神野健洋</strong></p>
<p><strong>神桃子</strong></p>
<p>and more…</p>
<p>《Sponsorship》</p>
<p><strong>glaceau Vitamin Water</strong></p>
<p><strong>MET</strong></p>
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		<title>Re-stocking LA style&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is how we restock the shelves at Japanese markets in LA&#8230; LAの日系スーパーで見た光景&#8230; 日本にはないな&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>This is how we restock the shelves at Japanese markets in LA&#8230;</p>
<p>LAの日系スーパーで見た光景&#8230;</p>
<p>日本にはないな&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Asatsuke Kimuchi from Tsuruhashi</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Asa-tsuke Kimuchi from Tsuruhashi&#8230; Literal translation:Lightly Flavored Kimchi One of my favorites! Fountain Valleyにある鶴橋という焼き肉屋の浅漬けキムチ。 マジ最強！]]></description>
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The Asa-tsuke Kimuchi from Tsuruhashi&#8230;</p>
<p>Literal translation:Lightly Flavored Kimchi</p>
<p>One of my favorites!</p>
<p>Fountain Valleyにある鶴橋という焼き肉屋の浅漬けキムチ。</p>
<p>マジ最強！</p>
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		<title>Words of Wisdom.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A beautiful calendar with witty phrases of wisdom for every day of the year. Insightful and artistic&#8230; Thank you for the gift! お気に入りのカレンダー。 いろんな事に気づかせてくれる日々のアドバイス。 内容はもちろん、ART 的にもアメリカの家にぴったり。 楽しいgiftありがとうございました！　^_^]]></description>
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<p>A beautiful calendar with witty phrases of wisdom for every day of the year.</p>
<p>Insightful and artistic&#8230;</p>
<p>Thank you for the gift!</p>
<p>お気に入りのカレンダー。</p>
<p>いろんな事に気づかせてくれる日々のアドバイス。</p>
<p>内容はもちろん、ART 的にもアメリカの家にぴったり。</p>
<p>楽しいgiftありがとうございました！　^_^</p>
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		<title>Surf Fishing in Corona del Mar</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The private beach by my house&#8230; 実家からいけるプライベートビーチ。 It was a warm summer day so Omoto-san from C-WEST and I decided to go fishing! 真夏の暖かい夕日を浴びながらCWESTの尾本さん一家と一緒に 釣り！ It was seriously a beautiful...]]></description>
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<p>The private beach by my house&#8230;</p>
<p>実家からいけるプライベートビーチ。</p>
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<p>It was a warm summer day so Omoto-san from C-WEST and I decided to go fishing!</p>
<p>真夏の暖かい夕日を浴びながらCWESTの尾本さん一家と一緒に 釣り！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03504sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-514" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03504sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It was seriously a beautiful day. The sound of the waves, the smell of the ocean, and the ocean breeze were perfect&#8230;</p>
<p>本当に気持ちよかったな〜。波の音、塩水の臭い、海風&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03498sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-512" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03498sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Omoto-san trying California Surf Fishing for the first time!</p>
<p>尾本さんもCalifornia Surf Fishingにチャレンジ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03494sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03494sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Man vs. Wild&#8230;</p>
<p>男が大自然と戦うたくましい姿&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03507sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03507sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>As sunset grew near&#8230;</p>
<p>そして夕日が落ちて&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3796sm.jpg"><img title="IMG_3796sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3796sm.jpg" alt="" width="478" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>HIIIIIITTTT!!</p>
<p>きた〜〜〜〜〜〜！！</p>
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<p>I managed to catch 2 fish too!</p>
<p>I added two hooks for fun and ended up hooking 2 fish!</p>
<p>Tintin, who was warming up in the shoulder bag, couldn&#8217;t take his eyes of the new creatures.</p>
<p>そして俺もきた〜〜〜〜〜！！</p>
<p>しかも２匹！欲張って針を２本付けたら同時にHIT!!</p>
<p>寒がってたTintinもびっくり！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3789sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-510" title="IMG_3789sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3789sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>Presh Pish tonight!</p>
<p>今夜のおかず！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03502sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-507" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC03502sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Another reason why it&#8217;s good to be hanging out in LA.</p>
<p>Tokyo is cool too but you can&#8217;t beat this California Sunset.</p>
<p>All you guys in Japan who are flaking, you better come to La quick or you&#8217;re gonna miss summer!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll be waiting!</p>
<p>California Sunshine最高でっせ。</p>
<p>みんなも早く来ないと夏が終わってしまうぞ。</p>
<p>待ってるからね！</p>
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		<title>Gas Station fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A guide to smashed bugs&#8230;I can tell they&#8217;re trying.www フロント ガラスで潰される虫のガイド&#8230;う〜ん、がんばってるね〜 &#160; &#160; And of course, some exercises while you refuel&#8230; Makes you seriously wonder how much exercise people get...]]></description>
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<p>A guide to smashed bugs&#8230;I can tell they&#8217;re trying.www</p>
<p>フロント ガラスで潰される虫のガイド&#8230;う〜ん、がんばってるね〜</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3781sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-500" title="IMG_3781sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3781sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>And of course, some exercises while you refuel&#8230;</p>
<p>Makes you seriously wonder how much exercise people get these days.</p>
<p>そして給油中は運動でもどうですか？</p>
<p>アメリカ人はどんだけ歩いてないんだよ！？</p>
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		<title>Reunited&#8230;and it feels so goood.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; After 4 yrs of storage, I am finally reunited with my beloved GTR. 2000 model, 20K miles, 480HP street tune&#8230;yes, I know it could use more HP but it...]]></description>
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<p>After 4 yrs of storage, I am finally reunited with my beloved GTR.</p>
<p>2000 model, 20K miles, 480HP street tune&#8230;yes, I know it could use more HP but it it&#8217;s still fun to drive.</p>
<p>倉庫に４年間保管してた愛車と再開！やっとGTRが戻ってきた！</p>
<p>２０００年、２万マイル４８０馬力。パワーはもうちょっと欲しいけど楽しい仕様です。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03353sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-448" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03353sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Fully built engine, NISMO kit, 19&#8243; Volks&#8230;</p>
<p>I&#8217;d like to change wheels again&#8230;have had these on for awhile.</p>
<p>エンジンはフルチューン、エアロはNISMOさん。ホイルは１９インチのレイズだけどそろそろ変えたいかも&#8230;</p>
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<p>Rockin&#8217; my Arizona plates, I come back from Japan to find out that the R34 is like #1 on the law enforcement&#8217;s watch list thanks to the whole Kaizo deal.</p>
<p>According to the federal agent who handled the Motorex case, my GTR  is luckily one of the early R34&#8242;s imported by Motorex so the bond was released and the car is DOT OK. Whew&#8230;</p>
<p>But that doesn&#8217;t stop me from getting hassled though&#8230;</p>
<p>KAIZO社の問題が発生してからアメリカでR34を安心して乗れない環境になってしまった。少し時間がかかりそうだ。でも僕のGTRはMOTOREXが先に輸入したレアな車両。DOTのボンドもリリース。</p>
<p>でも目立つから気をつけないとね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03373sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-456" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03373sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Interior is functional and simple for street.</p>
<p>Not bad for an 11 yr old car!</p>
<p>内装はシンプル。機能優先。</p>
<p>でも１１年前の車とは思えないね！</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The one thing I never changed was the stereo for some reason&#8230;not for any show, event or article.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>For some reason I didn&#8217;t want to cut up  the audio harness thinking it would hurt the value of the car wwwww&#8230;.</p>
<p>I cut up everything else but that&#8230;</p>
<p>このGTRはフルチューンなのにオーディオだけ触らなかった。</p>
<p>なんか、アメリカではレアだから配線を汚くしたら車の価値が下がっちゃいそうで&#8230;とか考えちゃってたりして&#8230;ww</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03389sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-453" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03389sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Stock seats&#8230;</p>
<p>シートはノーマル。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03386sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-455" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03386sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Driver&#8217;s perspective&#8230;</p>
<p>運転席から&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03368sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-452" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03368sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Engine&#8230;</p>
<p>エンジン&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03366sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-451" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03366sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Love this angle&#8230;</p>
<p>このアングルがいいんですよ〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03365sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-450" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03365sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Actually&#8230; I like this one too&#8230;</p>
<p>あっ、こっちも&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03360sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-449" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03360sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The trunk fuel system&#8230;</p>
<p>トランクには燃料システム&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03333sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-461" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03333sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>My wheels and rusty brakes from storage&#8230;</p>
<p>ホイルとさびたブレーキローター&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03349sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-447" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC03349sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I still have to get it detailed but am happy to get it back.</p>
<p>Gotta reinstate my insurance and do full maintenance before I can boost&#8230;</p>
<p>But for now, I only need to walk to my driveway for some eye candy&#8230;</p>
<p>Ahhh, good days&#8230; good days indeed&#8230;</p>
<p>全開で走れるまでまだ時間かかるな。</p>
<p>保険を入れて、一回メンテしないとブースと掛けて走れない&#8230;</p>
<p>でも今は外に一歩出れば夢にまで出てきた愛車が実際にある&#8230;</p>
<p>ずっと見てられる&#8230;</p>
<p>あ〜、good days indeed&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Smile and Ciesta&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Crazy Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I couldn&#8217;t stop laughing after seeing this short clip&#8230; Seriously funny dog.wwww &#8220;No Buddy! Don&#8217;t come over here! Bad doggie! Bad doggie! wwww&#8221; マジキチ犬。 この動画を見て思わず吹いてしまった&#8230; 最高な犬だけどこっち来るな！！　wwww]]></description>
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<p>I couldn&#8217;t stop laughing after seeing this short clip&#8230;</p>
<p>Seriously funny dog.wwww</p>
<p>&#8220;No Buddy! Don&#8217;t come over here! Bad doggie! Bad doggie! wwww&#8221;</p>
<p>マジキチ犬。</p>
<p>この動画を見て思わず吹いてしまった&#8230;</p>
<p>最高な犬だけどこっち来るな！！　wwww</p>
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		<title>House Painting&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I decided to repaint my house this week. Why? I don&#8217;t know&#8230; Since I had no clue how to paint, I went to Home Depot, asked the guy, and here...]]></description>
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<p>I decided to repaint my house this week. Why? I don&#8217;t know&#8230;</p>
<p>Since I had no clue how to paint, I went to Home Depot, asked the guy, and here I am&#8230;</p>
<p>OK, here we go&#8230;</p>
<p>家のペイントを塗り替える事にしました。</p>
<p>でも全くの素人なのでどうしよう？&#8230;と思いながらホームセンターのおじちゃんに聞いたらこれを勧められました。</p>
<p>うん、うん。</p>
<p>どうやるんだろう&#8230;</p>
<p>ま〜いいや。とりあえずやってみるか！</p>
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		<title>Crossing the Road</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You think traffic is bad in your are? Think again. Try crossing the road in India&#8230;you&#8217;d be lucky to get to the other side. 都内には車がいっぱい走っていますよね？気をつけないとぶっ飛ばされるもん。 でもインドには負けます。 死ぬ覚悟で道を渡らないと&#8230; &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="background: #000000; width: 600px; height: 370px;"><object width="600" height="370" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="flashvars" value="playerVars=showStats=yes|autoPlay=no|videoTitle=Crossing Road In India" /><param name="src" value="http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/763304/crossing_road_in_india.swf" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /><embed width="600" height="370" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/763304/crossing_road_in_india.swf" flashvars="playerVars=showStats=yes|autoPlay=no|videoTitle=Crossing Road In India" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /></object></div>
<p>You think traffic is bad in your are? Think again.</p>
<p>Try crossing the road in India&#8230;you&#8217;d be lucky to get to the other side.</p>
<p>都内には車がいっぱい走っていますよね？気をつけないとぶっ飛ばされるもん。</p>
<p>でもインドには負けます。 死ぬ覚悟で道を渡らないと&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Fourth of July Fireworks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Went to enjoy some fireworks at a family friend&#8217;s house for the 4th. Hope everyone had fun too. Also, wanna thank everyone who threw a party that I visited. アメリカ独立記念日用の花火を見に、ファミリー　フレンドの家に行きました。...]]></description>
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<p>Went to enjoy some fireworks at a family friend&#8217;s house for the 4th. Hope everyone had fun too. Also, wanna thank everyone who threw a party that I visited.</p>
<p>アメリカ独立記念日用の花火を見に、ファミリー　フレンドの家に行きました。</p>
<p>花火を楽しんでください。</p>
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		<title>That&#8217;s what friends are for~　♪♪</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; It&#8217;s not often that I have a brand new 2012 GTR in my driveway&#8230;and no, it&#8217;s not my new toy&#8230; On the contrary&#8230; this GTR came to save me....]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s not often that I have a brand new 2012 GTR in my driveway&#8230;and no, it&#8217;s not my new toy&#8230;</p>
<p>On the contrary&#8230; this GTR came to save me.</p>
<p>家の前に現れた2012 GTR新車&#8230;しかしこれは僕の物ではない&#8230;</p>
<p>むしろ、この車が俺を救いにきたのだ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02850sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-364" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02850sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The GTR belongs to none other than DSPORTS&#8217; creator, owner, publisher, and  legend&#8230;  MICHAEL FERRARA.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve known Mike since college and was talking to him about how I had no car since I came back to LA.</p>
<p>He simply said, &#8220;I have a car you can drive.&#8221;</p>
<p>オーナーは大学からの親友で今は車業界で超〜有名な雑誌の編集長、MIKEです！</p>
<p>俺が日本から戻って来て車が今無いとブツブツ言ってたら「貸してあげるよ〜」と言ってくれた命の恩人！wwww</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02854sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-375" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02854sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>He picked me up in the GTR and we were on our way. Whatever the reason, it&#8217;s always nice to ride in GTR&#8217;s.</p>
<p>速攻車を取りに！</p>
<p>GTRはいつ乗っても気持ちいいよね〜。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02856sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-374" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02856sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>I wish Nissan tried a bit harder here though&#8230;</p>
<p>ダッシュボードのデザインはもうちょっとがんばってもらいたかったな&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02860sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-365" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02860sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>He just bought this GTR for like 85-90 grand.  Must be nice~</p>
<p>But sine he&#8217;s gonna use and abuse this car through the magazine, I&#8217;m excited to see what they do with it. Judging by the other GTR projects he&#8217;s done, it should be pretty cool.</p>
<p>最近買ったGTRなんだけど９００万くらいかな？MIKEちゃん金あるね〜</p>
<p>でもこの車は今後雑誌でも使う為、すべては仕事の為！？</p>
<p>いいな〜〜！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02871sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-366" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02871sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="www.dsportmag.com">DSPORT</a> magazine. Tech and performance</p>
<p>&#8230;with the big boobie models on the cover.</p>
<p>彼の雑誌は<a href="www.dsportmag.com">DSPORT</a>。</p>
<p>エンジンのパフォーマンス情報、レース・イベント情報などを紹介するテクニカル雑誌です&#8230;が&#8230;</p>
<p>なぜか表紙には胸の大きいアジア人のモデルさんがいっぱい&#8230;www</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02869sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-359" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02869sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>So what car was he going to let me borrow?</p>
<p>&#8230;could it be&#8230;</p>
<p>そして貸してくれる車は？</p>
<p>&#8230;もしかして&#8230;</p>
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<p>The LOTUS ELISE!?</p>
<p>Are you sure??</p>
<p>LOTUS ELISE!?</p>
<p>本当かよ！？</p>
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<p>This Lotus is also one of Mike&#8217;s many many cars. He also has the 69 Camaro, 98 Skyline GTR and much more&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>これもMIKEの車の一台。他にも’６９　カマロ、’９８　Skyline GTR, など３−４台持ってるのかな？</p>
<p>やっぱ編集長だからね！</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s a super flashy, super small sports car but I&#8217;m not complaining one bit!</p>
<p>Thank you, thank you.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll be sure to take good care of her&#8230;around the corners&#8230;wwwww</p>
<p>かなり派手だけど文句は言わない。</p>
<p>感謝、感謝。</p>
<p>ありがとうね MIKE&#8230;大事に乗ります〜</p>
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		<title>HABUYA: Okinawan Dining in Tustin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just came back from a friend&#8217;s restaurant HABUYA in Tustin. 今日はTUSTINにある沖縄ダイニングのHABUYAに行ってきました。 It&#8217;s funny that I had my first taste of Okinawan food here. I had a million chances to go...]]></description>
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<p>Just came back from a friend&#8217;s restaurant <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/habuya-okinawan-dining-tustin">HABUYA</a> in Tustin.</p>
<p>今日はTUSTINにある沖縄ダイニングのHABUYAに行ってきました。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02791sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-321" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02791sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s funny that I had my first taste of Okinawan food here. I had a million chances to go in Tokyo.</p>
<p>アメリカで初めて沖縄料理を食べるのもウケる。東京で何回もチャンスあったのに。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02743sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-338" title="habuya okinawa dining (3)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02743sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let the outside fool you. The inside is a whole different world.</p>
<p>店は外見で判断しちゃダメだよ！店内はとにかくかわいい！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02742sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-339" title="habuya okinawa dining (2)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02742sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>All kinds of Okinawan goodies</p>
<p>いろいろな沖縄酒</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02745sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-336" title="habuya okinawa dining (5)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02745sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>My friend and owner Mayumi-san!</p>
<p>昔からの友達でHABUYAのオーナーのまゆみさんです！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02747sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-335" title="habuya okinawa dining (6)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02747sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>You can also purchase cool accessories sold by independent artists.</p>
<p>いろんなアーティストが作ったアクセサリーも買えるよ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02783sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-326" title="habuya okinawa dining (15)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02783sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Thursdays are super crowded because of the live traditional Okinawan music!</p>
<p>毎週木曜日はライブ！メッチャ盛り上がります！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02741sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-340" title="habuya okinawa dining (1)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02741sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>There’s always something to look at on the walls and halls. Great attention to detail.</p>
<p>日本並みのこだわりだよね！</p>
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<p>No Okinawan dinner would be complete without Okinawan Beer: ORION</p>
<p>ビールはもちろんORION!</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02748sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-334" title="habuya okinawa dining (7)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02748sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The Goya (bitter melon) on the right is great with alcohol! Acquired taste, but great once you can appreciate it!</p>
<p>このゴーヤのつけもの？がうまいんだ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02750sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-333" title="habuya okinawa dining (8)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02750sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Fried Gizzard with citrus flavored onions.</p>
<p>砂肝はシークワーサーネギでどうぞ。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02751sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-332" title="habuya okinawa dining (9)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02751sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Unbelievably good, this is pork kakuni (sweet stewed pork) with jalapeno, and 2 kinds of cheese on top&#8230;</p>
<p>We ordered  2 of these but they said they don&#8217;t make it every day.</p>
<p>最強の一品。角煮の上にハラペニョとチーズ。うますぎて２オーダー頼んじゃった。</p>
<p>でも毎日作ってないのが残念。</p>
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<p>These spare ribs were also the bomb. The meat melts off the bone.</p>
<p>このスペアリブもうまかった！肉が溶け落ちてくる。</p>
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<p>And the dangerous bottle of Awamori sake.</p>
<p>そしてお約束の泡盛。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02756sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-331" title="habuya okinawa dining (10)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02756sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Oh man, here we go&#8230;</p>
<p>ヤバイ&#8230;始まった&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02774sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-328" title="habuya okinawa dining (13)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02774sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>With the music heating up, people just joined in and shared the mic Okinawa style!</p>
<p>音楽も盛り上がり、客も参加し始めてた！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02770sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-329" title="habuya okinawa dining (12)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02770sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It was cool to see such  a young band playing the Okinawan music♪</p>
<p>あそ〜れ♪　あそ〜れ♪　あそ〜れ♪　そ〜れ♪　そ〜れ♪　そ〜れ♪</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02782sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-325" title="habuya okinawa dining (16)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02782sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>After hard drinking and fun, it&#8217;s always nice to share some ramen.</p>
<p>思いっきり飲んだ後はラーメン！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02785sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-324" title="habuya okinawa dining (17)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02785sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>Put some Okinawan spicy sauce Koregusu for more flavor. It&#8217;s a mix of Awamori sake and peppers&#8230;a must for any Okinawan.</p>
<p>コーレーグースも入れないと！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02786sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-323" title="habuya okinawa dining (18)" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02786sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Oh man, this was good&#8230;</p>
<p>So if you are ever in the mood for Okinawan food and fun, check out Habuya in Tustin.</p>
<p>We may be there on Thursday drinking Awamori again!</p>
<p>これもうまかったな〜。</p>
<p>まゆみさん、ごちそうさまでした！</p>
<p>また行きます！</p>
<p>HABUYA</p>
<address> 14215 Red Hill Ave<br />
Tustin, CA 92780<br />
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<p>(714) 832-3323</p>
<p>Mon-Sat 5:30 pm &#8211; 11 pm</p>
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		<title>Sometimes I just feel like&#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Yasu has 2 fighter jet ejection seats at his home&#8230; I  decided to take one out for a spin&#8230; ヤスの家には戦闘機のイジェクション　シートが２個ある&#8230; ボタンを押したら&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Yasu has 2 fighter jet ejection seats at his home&#8230;</p>
<p>I  decided to take one out for a spin&#8230;</p>
<p>ヤスの家には戦闘機のイジェクション　シートが２個ある&#8230;</p>
<p>ボタンを押したら&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Energy Drink?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[UKON is a famous ANTI-HANGOVER drink that is finally available in the US. I use to sell quite a few of these on my old online store.  ; ) I...]]></description>
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<p>UKON is a famous ANTI-HANGOVER drink that is finally available in the US. I use to sell quite a few of these on my old online store.  ; )</p>
<p>I think the literal translation &#8220;The Power of Ukon&#8221; sounds better than UKON ENERGY, but I guess it doesn&#8217;t matter in the end&#8230;I&#8217;m just happy they sell it here. What a convenient day and age.</p>
<p>写真だけ見てると日本かアメリカか分からないよね？</p>
<p>すごい時代になりましたね。ウコンの力が売ってる&#8230;もう不自由はしない。</p>
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		<title>Night time Swim?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone down for a quick swim? だれかちょっと泳ぎませんか？]]></description>
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<p>Anyone down for a quick swim?</p>
<p>だれかちょっと泳ぎませんか？</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have to walk the dogs&#8230;every day&#8230;all day&#8230; So I figured why not go to the park instead? 犬の散歩&#8230;これはいやでも毎日やらないと&#8230; どうせならきれいなとこを歩きたいな！ Since Tintin is a Harajuku city dog, I thought it&#8217;d be...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have to walk the dogs&#8230;every day&#8230;all day&#8230;</p>
<p>So I figured why not go to the park instead?</p>
<p>犬の散歩&#8230;これはいやでも毎日やらないと&#8230;</p>
<p>どうせならきれいなとこを歩きたいな！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02443sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-281" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02443sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Since Tintin is a Harajuku city dog, I thought it&#8217;d be fun to take him to a huge park and let him run free for a change.</p>
<p>This is Mason Park in Irvine.</p>
<p>そしてこちらへ！IrvineにあるMason Parkです！</p>
<p>代々木公園よりもきれいでしょう！？</p>
<p>ティンティンはもともと シティー ドッグなので一回は広い場所で思いっきり走りたいと思い、家の近くの公園へ&#8230;</p>
<p>はい、アメリカは広いです&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02433sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-289" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02433sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>My friend Yasu&#8230; Cameraman, writer, collector, dog trainer, cyclist, and into all kinds of stuff.</p>
<p>He&#8217;s walking Yoda (Boston Terrier) and Hana (Shiba).</p>
<p>親友のYAS&#8230;　カメラマン、ライター、コレクター、マニア、ドッグ トレーナー、など&#8230;</p>
<p>ボストン テリアはヨーダ君。柴犬はハナちゃん。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02418sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-288" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02418sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t long before TinTin realized he could run as fast as he wanted.</p>
<p>こんな広いとこは初めてのティンティン。顔が笑ってる&#8230;癒されますね〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02434sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-287" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02434sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Ahhh&#8230;sunny days.</p>
<p>天気もまたいいですね〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02435sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-286" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02435sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>It took some time for him to get used to grass&#8230;he&#8217;s used to concrete.</p>
<p>芝生に慣れるまでちょっと時間がかかったティンティン。普段はセメントだもんね。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02437sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-285" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02437sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Checking out the new smells&#8230;</p>
<p>いろんな臭いがしてたみたい&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02436sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-284" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02436sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>TinTin claims the park as his new land.</p>
<p>この土地は俺の物とする！&#8230;だって&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02427modsm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-282" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02427modsm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="409" /></a></p>
<p>Of course, TinTin&#8217;s aspirations mean nothing to the other dogs and it&#8217;s time for a break.</p>
<p>他のわんちゃんと合流し、休憩タイム&#8230;</p>
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<p>Tasty Vietnamese sandwiches!  Yeah Yas, you got some mayo on your nose&#8230;</p>
<p>そしてメッチャうまいベトナムのサンド！Yasu, 鼻についてるぞ！</p>
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		<title>San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since coming to LA, I&#8217;ve been detoxing myself in nature after 4 yrs of hard core urban jungle. That means running, swimming, and hitting up beaches and wild life preserves....]]></description>
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<p>Since coming to LA, I&#8217;ve been detoxing myself in nature after 4 yrs of hard core urban jungle.</p>
<p>That means running, swimming, and hitting up beaches and wild life preserves.</p>
<p>Today was the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.</p>
<p>LAに戻ってから大自然を満喫してる。４年間の都内生活を一気にデトックス。</p>
<p>ランニング、水泳とパワーウォーキング。今日はサンワキーンの自然保護エリアに行った。</p>
<p>朝早くからの自然&#8230;眠いけどこりゃ体にいいや。</p>
<p>どれくらい続くのだろう。。。</p>
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<p>Purple shadow?</p>
<p>紫色の日陰？</p>
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<p>Doesn&#8217;t look like it, but this path is really steep.</p>
<p>実はメッチャ急坂&#8230;写真では分かりにくいですが&#8230;</p>
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<p>Fresh berries?</p>
<p>おいしそう&#8230;と同時に食べたら死にそう&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02396sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-271" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02396sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The sanctuary is a maze of wide and narrow paths.</p>
<p>このエリアは迷路になっており、こういう細い道もいっぱいある。</p>
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<p>Gotta beware of bobcats and other wild animals&#8230;</p>
<p>ボブキャットに注意&#8230;ってかボブキャットってなに？</p>
<p>イノシシとか熊よりはいいでしょう。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/l_rufus_bobcat.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-276" title="bobcat" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/l_rufus_bobcat.jpg" alt="" width="639" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A bobcat&#8230;in case you didn&#8217;t know like me.</p>
<p>はい、ボブキャット参考写真&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02366sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-268" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02366sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A long walkway where you could get attacked by a bobcat at night.</p>
<p>夜はボブキャットに襲われそう&#8230;</p>
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<p>This sanctuary has multiple lakes where water is being stored for later use.</p>
<p>このエリアにはこういう湖がいくつかある。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02408sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-259" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02408sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Some wildflowers&#8230;</p>
<p>お花&#8230;</p>
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<p>Don&#8217;t walk by here drunk&#8230;</p>
<p>酔っぱらってここを通らないように&#8230;</p>
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<p>Some nice color with the cactus.</p>
<p>サボテンでもきれいな色。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02394sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02394sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Looks like a field of vegetables&#8230;but it&#8217;s not&#8230;</p>
<p>何かの畑にも見えるがただの雑草&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02352sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-264" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02352sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This flower smells really good&#8230;I don&#8217;t know the name of it but I know I&#8217;ve smelled it somewhere.</p>
<p>この花はいい臭いするんですよ！どこかで臭った事ある！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02406sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02406sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The lakes are filled with carp and other fish&#8230;got a full ecosystem going on here&#8230;</p>
<p>川と湖には魚がいっぱいいた。</p>
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<p>More wildflowers&#8230;</p>
<p>ここでもお花&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02393sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-273" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC02393sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The whole path is around 4 miles. Not somewhere I&#8217;d come at night but definitely a feel good spot.</p>
<p>ここは約５km以上のコース。とても気持ちいいスポットです。夜は怖くて行けないけどね。</p>
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		<title>Laguna Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[15 min from my house going the other way down PCH is Laguna Beach. This set of pics doesn&#8217;t do the beach justice so I&#8217;ll be sure to post more...]]></description>
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<p>15 min from my house going the other way down PCH is Laguna Beach. This set of pics doesn&#8217;t do the beach justice so I&#8217;ll be sure to post more on a re-shoot.</p>
<p>実家から１５分、数々のアート ギャラリーとおしゃれな雰囲気で有名なラグナ ビーチ。今回の写真じゃダメだね。このビーチの良さが伝わらない&#8230;また追加します。</p>
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		<title>Sunshiny Days.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Huntington Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[20-30 min up PCH from my house, this is Huntington Beach. Known for surfing and beach volleyball, this place is always busy in summer. うちからPCH を上がって２０−３０分のHUNTINGTON BEACH。ビーチバレー、サーフィンでも有名。 気持ちいい週末ですね。 &#160; &#160;...]]></description>
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<p>20-30 min up PCH from my house, this is Huntington Beach. Known for surfing and beach volleyball, this place is always busy in summer.</p>
<p>うちからPCH を上がって２０−３０分のHUNTINGTON BEACH。ビーチバレー、サーフィンでも有名。</p>
<p>気持ちいい週末ですね。</p>
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		<title>8pm sunset&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[8 Pm and still bright. I love it. 午後８時でもこんな明るさ。 最高〜]]></description>
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<p>8 Pm and still bright. I love it.</p>
<p>午後８時でもこんな明るさ。</p>
<p>最高〜</p>
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		<title>Looks Fake</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looks fake no? 偽物に見えない！？]]></description>
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<p>Looks fake no?</p>
<p>偽物に見えない！？</p>
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		<title>Private Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a huge rock at the private beach near my house. Spent many hours here just contemplating when I was younger&#8230;now I&#8217;m back. 実家の前のプライベートビーチ。小さい頃は良く来た場所。釣りもしながらいろいろ考えてたな〜。 懐かしい&#8230;そしてまたここでいろいろ考えよう〜っと。]]></description>
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<p>This is a huge rock at the private beach near my house.</p>
<p>Spent many hours here just contemplating when I was younger&#8230;now I&#8217;m back.</p>
<p>実家の前のプライベートビーチ。小さい頃は良く来た場所。釣りもしながらいろいろ考えてたな〜。</p>
<p>懐かしい&#8230;そしてまたここでいろいろ考えよう〜っと。</p>
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		<title>Corona Del Mar Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first things I did was to reset my brain and go to Corona Del Mar beach. LAに戻って真っ先にコロナ デル マー ビーチへ。頭の中のリセットが入る。 5 minutes from my house, this has...]]></description>
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<p>One of the first things I did was to reset my brain and go to Corona Del Mar beach.</p>
<p>LAに戻って真っ先にコロナ デル マー ビーチへ。頭の中のリセットが入る。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01776sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-144" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01776sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>5 minutes from my house, this has always been a place I enjoy.</p>
<p>実家から５分、いつ来ても癒される場所。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01783sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-145" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01783sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>TinTin was also feelin&#8217; the vibe. Bright sunshine, fresh air, and clean ocean.</p>
<p>ティンティンも絶好調！最高に気持ちいい〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01798sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-147" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01798sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Getting noticed by the ladies.</p>
<p>現地の子に大人気。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01778sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-143" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01778sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Luxury houses line the harbor&#8230;</p>
<p>高級住宅が並ぶ海岸&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01800sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-152" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01800sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Going fishing?</p>
<p>釣りですか？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01785sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-146" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01785sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Ahhh, the luxury OC life&#8230;</p>
<p>OCのラグジャリー ライフ最高ですね！！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01797sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-151" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01797sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This is the main side of the beach where you can have your super party&#8230;</p>
<p>こちらがメイン ビーチ。BBQもできる賑やかなビーチです！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01788sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-148" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01788sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="377" /></a></p>
<p>And this is the quiet side of the beach hidden behind the cliff.</p>
<p>The best part about CDM beach is that it&#8217;s hidden away and not too famous.</p>
<p>Hope it stays that way.</p>
<p>そして裏には静かなビーチも。あまり知られていないビーチだから混み過ぎも無く、いい感じのビーチです。</p>
<p>ずっとそのままでいてくれればな〜</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tintin&#8217;s Journey</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time to go to LA again&#8230;this time with TinTin the dog. またLAに行く事になりました。でも今回はティンティンも一緒。 &#160; What? はっ？ Cruisin&#8217; in the Limousin Bus&#8230; リムジンバスは快適！ Something seems wrong&#8230; 何かおかしいみたい&#8230; Something seems definitely wrong&#8230; いや、かなりおかしい&#8230;...]]></description>
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<p>Time to go to LA again&#8230;this time with TinTin the dog.</p>
<p>またLAに行く事になりました。でも今回はティンティンも一緒。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00894sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-125" title="DSC00894sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00894sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>What?</p>
<p>はっ？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00904sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-129" title="DSC00904sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00904sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Cruisin&#8217; in the Limousin Bus&#8230;</p>
<p>リムジンバスは快適！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01687sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-130" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01687sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Something seems wrong&#8230;</p>
<p>何かおかしいみたい&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00913sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-124" title="DSC00913sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00913sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Something seems definitely wrong&#8230;</p>
<p>いや、かなりおかしい&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00916sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-132" title="DSC00916sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00916sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Quarantined and ready to go!</p>
<p>検疫所もクリア！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00922sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-136" title="DSC00922sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00922sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>The Sherpa bag fits real nice inside United Airlines Economy Plus seats. I don&#8217;t think that TinTin and I could handle 10 hours with no legroom in standard economy.</p>
<p>シェルパのバッグも完璧！これはユナイテッドのエコノミー　プラスに乗ったときの写真。結構余裕ありました。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00958sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-137" title="DSC00958sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00958sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Are we there yet?</p>
<p>まだですか〜？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00949sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-133" title="DSC00949sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00949sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>It must have felt like an eternity for TinTin.</p>
<p>ティンティンも長かったんだろうな〜</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00957sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-134" title="DSC00957sm" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC00957sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Not yet??</p>
<p>まだ？？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01694sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-128" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01694sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Uhh&#8230;Can someone let me out please?</p>
<p>え〜〜と、出してもらえませんか？</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01698sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-127" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01698sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>This doesn&#8217;t feel like Harajuku anymore&#8230;</p>
<p>何か原宿と違う&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Izu Coastline and Sea Caves</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some more pics from Izu&#8230;They need no explanation. 伊豆半島の画像をもっとアップします。見れば癒されます。はい。 &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are some more pics from Izu&#8230;They need no explanation.</p>
<p>伊豆半島の画像をもっとアップします。見れば癒されます。はい。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01533sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01533sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01542sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-119" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01542sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="../wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01566sm.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01566sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01578sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-116" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01578sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01595sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-115" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01595sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01612sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-114" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01612sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01659sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-113" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01659sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01670sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-112" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01670sm.jpg" alt="" width="629" height="945" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Looks like fun?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the news of radiation casting a dark shadow on Japan&#8217;s beautiful nature, I thought I&#8217;d share some photos of a recent trip I made to the area of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the news of radiation casting a dark shadow on Japan&#8217;s beautiful nature, I thought I&#8217;d share some photos of a recent trip I made to the area of IZU. Known for it&#8217;s beautiful greenery, hot springs, and breathtaking coastline, IZU is truly a paradise close to Tokyo.</p>
<p>最近はイヤなニュースしか流れていないので癒される写真をアップします。伊豆半島に行ったときの画像です。自然の空気はうまかったな〜。アメリカには絶対ない大自然。本当にきれいだった。</p>
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<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01337sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-98" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01337sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Fishing anyone?</p>
<p>釣りは如何？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01329sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-101" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01329sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Mmmm&#8230;.</p>
<p>うまそう&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01331sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-100" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01331sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>A wasabi farm at the base of a waterfall.</p>
<p>滝のそこにあるわさび畑。</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01330sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01330sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Wasabi only grows in the cleanest of water.</p>
<p>わさびはきれいな水でしか育ちません&#8230;でもそれはもう知ってたか&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01349sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01349sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Freshness!</p>
<p>フレッシュ！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01338sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-97" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01338sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>850 yen per wasabi&#8230;around $10. not cheap. You have to grind the wasabi down and unlike cheap wasabi at the corner sushi store, fresh wasabi is actually not as hot. It has the punch but with much more depth. Once you learn the flavor however, it&#8217;s very nice.</p>
<p>わさび８５０円。安くはないけどついつい買ってしまいたくなるのは何故？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01355sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-94" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01355sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="962" /></a></p>
<p>I guess they are famous&#8230;</p>
<p>有名？</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01360sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-93" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01360sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>These are bizarre hand made signs leading up to a small takenoko (bamboo shoot) restaurant in the mountain.</p>
<p>竹の子を出してる店の手作り看板&#8230;でもちょっと怖い&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01375sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-92" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01375sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="392" /></a></p>
<p>Fresh water from the mountain.</p>
<p>山のおいしい水。</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01382sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-91" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01382sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The trails are full of these quaint pathways&#8230;</p>
<p>こういう山道大好き！</p>
<p><a href="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01399sm.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-88" title="SONY DSC" src="http://world104.com/blog/toshi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC01399sm.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>Always nice to cleanse the soul with nature.</p>
<p>やっぱり大自然でマインドのリフレッシュが必要だね。</p>
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