Huis Ten Bosch - Tulip Festival

Nuff said.....a natural beauty!!

As a matter of fact, this trip was actually our 3rd trip to the one of the best theme park in Japan.
Modelled after a township in Holland, being here is just like being there, in Holland I mean.
Splendid architecture, natural beauty and astonish landscape. Well, be here to believe....

Tulip Mascot

At the Grand Palais Royal Garden
(were here last Spring 2003 with Megat Sany and wife)

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It's Matsuri time.......

Taiko
originally uploaded by miezaris.

Last 10th of July , my Ichiro's houikuen (Azami Houikuen) organized a Natsu Matsuri for the kids and the parents. It was fun and the get together event was indeed a huge success.

::ditto::

Originally uploaded by miezaris.

In the traditional Japanese dress - yukata, these children are so sweet and cute. My ichiro is in the blue attire.

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Our not so new Odyssey RA6...

Originally uploaded by miezaris.

Finally the term "harta sepencarian" found its way into our common vocabulary. After 3 and a half years of shimbun & eigo routine, together we giri-giri made it. To Ichiro & Aqasya, thank you for your patience at times when we were somewhere else busily finding Mr. ¥en.

Officially bought on 1st July, 2004, we need to use her at least 9 months in Japan to apply for an AP with MITI. To the former Honda Integra (from 2000 May until 2003 March) and Nissan Serena (from 2003 March until 2004 June 30th), we are heavily indebted to both of you for being there when we needed you so much. Still couldn't believe myself that I drove Serena all the way from Fukuoka to Tokyo in 2003 Nov. (that was a hectic 1100km one way journey!!) which I've kept telling my inner self that I would never again repeat this feat no matter what the rewards are. miezaris@

Nissan Serena '97

Nissan Serena '97,
originally uploaded by miezaris.

Used the car from 2003 March until 2004 June. She will be roaming roads in Hiroshima coz we sold it for ¥2.5 mang to a Msian friend studying there.

Honda Integra '89

Honda Integra '89,
originally uploaded by miezaris.

Used the car which we bought for only ¥15 mang from a Msian friend in Yamaguchi Daigaku. Used from 2000 May until 2003 March. The car has been haisya-ed, still like it's sporty outlook. We'll always miss you...

I've just owned a Blog!

Today, July 20th, 2004, I have officially created my own Blog. Shuffling between my family affairs, academic thesis and of course my daily routine in Fukuoka, Japan, this Blog is going to manifest some of them in an electronic form. This is just the beginning and hopefully it will only grow better as each day passes by. miezaris@