Reunion Party ― 2026/07/03 20:00
Company Reunion
About sixty of us, all former coworkers, gathered at a hotel.
About sixty of us, all former coworkers, gathered at a hotel.
I met many old huckleberry friends and enjoyed chatting and drinking with them.
Everyone feels that staying healthy and being able to see familiar faces again is one of the essential joys of life.
Van Gogh ― 2026/07/06 22:58
Grand Van Gogh Exhibition
I saw the Grand Van Gogh Exhibition at the Ueno-no-Mori Museum.
Van Gogh is one of the most popular painters in Japan, so there were an enormous number of visitors. I had to view his works through gaps in the crowd. There was especially a long line to see the well‑known masterpiece depicting a yellow café at night.
Despite the terrible crowd, the exhibition was truly magnificent.
Asakura Museum ― 2026/07/07 23:22
Asakura Museum of Sculpture
I visited a small museum dedicated to the Japanese sculptor Fumio Asakura in Nippori, Taitō. He was one of the pioneering artists who introduced Western-style sculpture to Japan during the Meiji and early Shōwa periods.
Although his major works—such as the statue of President Shigenobu Okuma at Waseda University—are highly regarded, I prefer his charming cat sculptures.
Murder in Kashiwa ― 2026/07/15 23:59
A Frightened Night
Tonight’s TV news frightened me a lot.
According to the report, a nurse was arrested for murder at KT Hospital. She is suspected of putting an excretory substance into an IV dip to kill an elderly patient.
What truly scares me is the crime scene: I once stayed at that hospital with a broken bone. In other words, I might have been a potential victim.
Air Conditioner ― 2026/07/20 23:59
A Nightmare on an Extremely Hot Day
-Air Conditioner Died-
-Air Conditioner Died-
The air conditioner in the living room suddenly broke down.
The ten‑year‑old unit had worked well despite a minor issue, such as a small drip caused by a clogged drainpipe. But now its outdoor fan has stopped, and the heat exchanger no longer works.
I can’t endure the coming severely hot days without air conditioning, so I called Daikin’s customer service to have it repaired.
I’m waiting for their visit.
Air Conditioner(2) ― 2026/07/26 15:03
Spontaneous Recovery?
I realized that the malfunctioning living‑room air conditioner had come back to life when I returned from a four‑day trip. After resting for four days, it started working as usual again.
So, I canceled the repair order to the manufacturer and began observing what was going on.
Has the unit really fixed itself spontaneously?
May I Say... ― 2026/07/27 01:18
Book Report “May I say my present life is the result of the former life?” 「この人生、前世のせいってことにしていいですか」 Nameko Shinsan, 2026
This book is a collection of essays on spiritualism.
The author participated in various spiritual events, including lectures by spiritualists, gatherings of UFO enthusiasts, fortune‑telling sessions, and exhibitions of power stones.
Her accounts of these experiences are humorous and engaging.
Although it is hard to tell whether she is a devoted believer, her affection for power stones is interesting.
Earthquake ― 2026/07/28 20:31
A Strong Earthquake in Kumamoto
Kumamoto Prefecture experienced a strong earthquake with a seismic intensity of shindo 7 again, ten years after the previous one.
Freeways, railways, and Kumamoto Castle were damaged. Active faults near the center of the prefecture appear to have been the epicenter. After the main shock, a large shopping mall collapsed. The full extent of the damage is still uncertain.
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