Boba "Tapioca-juice"

Last Saturday, I have learned that Boba Cafes has become popular in the United States, especially South California through the VOA Special English program. In Japan, people call drinks including boba "Tapioca juice".

I like the Tapioca juice served by "Tea Way" in Kokura station.

I am interested in the story that Asian-American have created a unique culture in the United States, but I feel something different from Japanese in them.

Vodka-based "Ume-shu" again

This year, I have tried to make vodka-based "Ume-shu"（梅酒） again. Because last year's "Ume-shu" was very good.

Last Sunday, I purchased three bottles of vodka at the "Costco" that has opened this spring in our area. I could get vodka there at relatively low price.

the music in "Kazoku-game"

Now, I have enjoyed a Japanese TV drama named "Kazoku-game"（家族ゲーム） in recent days. It is a story that a family member's relationship is collapsing after a private teacher has started his work at the house. A famous entertainer named "Sakurai Shou"（櫻井　翔）, a member of a vocal group "Arashi"（嵐）, has played the mysterious teacher.

Also, I like the music used in the drama. It is played by only one instrument, saxophones. Please pay attention to the music if you have a chance to watch the TV program.

The below sound is not played by saxophones, but you can feel the music from it.

bike guide for foreigner

I belong to an organization that helps foreigners to ride a bike in Japan. I guided foreigners who visited my area with their bikes in the past several years.

This time, I met an American man who had a plan to ride a bike in Japan. The main purpose of his visit to Japan is to meet with his relatives. He is a Japanese-American.

His request was to help him to buy a bike at a store. Last Sunday, I took him the store that locates near the "JR Space World" station in Yahata-Higashi ward in City of Kitakyushu. Finally, he could get a bike arranged for his needs.

I hope that he enjoys bike trip in Japan.

"fair price"

Bangladesh Building Collapse Kills More Than 500

I have learned this VOA's news yesterday by transcribing it. I always wonder if people in developed countries have bought things at "fair" price from people in developing countries when I hear this kind of news.

In capitalism, people want to get less costly things. But, there is "proper price" for things that is dealt in market, I think. It means that Westerners should buy things with good money that support people's life in developing countries.

"Onga-gawa Gyodou Kouen 2"

Today, I took a video of "Onga-gawa Gyodou Kouen" riding bike along it.  I hope you can feel it by seeing this movie.

"Onga-gawa Gyodou Kouen"

It was also fine and I had a short stop at the mouth of Onga-river again. I saw a part of the river mouth weir has been renewed as "Onga-gawa Gyodou Kouen"（遠賀川魚道公園）. It permits small fishes to go up the river

"Osprey"

It was fine and I enjoyed a short cycling after an interval of about three month. I did not ride on my bike during this period because of cold weather and allergy to pollen.

I found a group of people who set digital cameras with telephoto lens at the mouth of Onga-river（遠賀川）. I questioned one of them about what they want to take. He told me that they wanted to take a photo of the moment  that "Misago"（ミサゴ） catches game. He also taught me "Misago" is translated in English, "osprey" that is known for American military plane that has recently been deployed at the American Military Base. The plane's name is from the bird's movement that it can hover when it captures game.

This was a little bit ironic scene that showed peaceful moment of bird watchers, but led to a military word for me.

"Hitoyoshi-Onsen"

Last Saturday, I stayed at an accommodation in Hitoyoshi Onsen (人吉温泉) that locates in the southern part of Kumamoto prefecture with my wife and daughter. This time, my son was not with us because he went to Kansai area (関西地方) with his friend. I am a little bit sorry that the chance thta all my family members share the same time decrease.

"Hitoyoshi Onsen" was one of the place that I want to visit sometime. The purpose of this trip was to heal our  bodies by bathing in onsen and take good dishes.

It took over four hours to reach there from my house by using the high way, so I was slightly tired from it.

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Solar Power Generation 2

Several days ago, I received this document that tells me how much money our solar power system earned during a period from Feb.14 to Mar. 13. It was larger than I expected first.
Of course I have expected it earns more next time.