Shinobazu pond (不忍池)

Shinobazu pond (不忍池)

Ueno park, Tokyo

The Shinobazu pond is in Ueno park. The lotus plants partly cover water of the pond. There are a lot of carps in the pond. You can see at background of the picture, a triangular shaped roof, that is the Bentendo temple.

Ueno Toshogu (上野 東照宮)

Ueno Toshogu (上野 東照宮)

Ueno park, Tokyo

The shrine named Ueno Toshogu was built in1651. Unfortunately, the main hall is under repair, so I wasn't able to see it. But I was able to enter the shrine. Picture above is the gate at the shrine and the road leading to the main hall.

Monster Lantern

Monster lantern (お化け灯篭)

Ueno park, Tokyo

The lantern made of stone was called "Monster lantern" because it's huge. It's 6.06 meters height!!! Besides it's very old, it was made in 1631.

There are usual lanterns in the park, too. After looking at usual lanterns, I know well how big Monster lantern is.

The National Museum of Western Art by Le Corbusier

The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館),  Le Corbusier

Ueno park, Tokyo

The National Museum of Western Art was designed by the famous French architect, Le Corbusier and built in 1959. It designated as the important cultural properties of Japan in 2007.

There are some replica statues in front of the museum. The following are the sample pictures.

Kiva

source: Kiva.org

I made 3 loans. When you looking for a loan, what catches your eyes?

Nadeshiko Japan

source: Japan Football Association

Japanese women soccer team called Nadeshiko Japan won the final match at the Women's World Cup.
The game really moved me. Japan came from behind and finally they became the winner in the shoot-out.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2

source: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

I went to watch the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part2 at a theater on July 14. I was able to watch the watch the film 1 day earlier than theater opening date because my friend got complementary tickets to the film preview. That's why I was able to watch the film for free. After I was asked out for a movie, I hurriedly watched the Deathly Hallows Part1 on DVD. I've never watched Harry Potter series before. Due to knowing previous story, I enjoyed my time watching Part 2.

By the way, the film was 3D movie and I watched it at the IMAX theater. It has an amazing screen image.

JNR Class D51 (D51形蒸気機関車)

JNR Class D51 (D51形蒸気機関車)

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

The steam train was manufactured in 1939 and it stopped operating in 1975. Now it is on display at National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo in Ueno park.

Globe (Owl of Wisdom) by Kimura group

Globe - Owl of Wisdom - (大型鋳造地球儀（知恵ふくろう）), Kimura group

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

This globe is made through full mold casting process. Despite of complex shapes, it is seamless. It's a wonderful technology.

Almost 1,000 km

I've started jogging using Nike+ since April 2010. I've reached almost 1,000 km. By this weekend, I'll achieve 1,000km. It's very long distance.

If I hadn't used Nike+, I couldn't have kept to run. Thank you for supporting me in my jogs.

Blue Whale

Blue whale

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

The blue whale is located at the National Museum of Nature and Science. Its a full size model is about 30 meters long.

Do you know that a blue whale is the largest animal on earth? The picture below, it is easy to understand how large it is as compared to a human.

source: wikipedia

BOEING 787

source: ANA

I have read a news about B787 dreamliner that it has begun flying test in Japan since last Sunday. B787 is attracted to use a lot of Japanese supplier. And it is made of carbon fiber and 20% more fuel efficient.

According to the SJAC (the Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies), the volume of airplane production in Japan has been decreasing for two years since 2009. One of the main causes is the delay of B787 commercial production date.

B787 has a considerable impact to Japanese supplier companies.

Takamori Saigo Statue by Koun Takamura

Takamori Saigo Statue, Koun Takamura

Ueno Park, Tokyo

The statue of Takamori Saigo and his dog are standing in the Ueno park. It's a famous statue but I saw it for the first time.

Ameyoko (アメ横)

I went to Ueno for shopping and seeing public art. There is a famous shopping place called Ameyoko near the Ueno Station. The area is crowded with stores offering clothes, sundry goods, flesh fish, and dried food. The picture is one of flesh fish store. Next to the fish store, there is a small restaurant to serve fresh fish and I took some fresh fish there. If you go to Uneno, I recommend you to go to Ameyoko.

Kiva

source: Kiva. org

I made a new loan today and its for the 59th time.
When I make a loan, I am thinking of helping them but they are also helping me in return by the encouragement they are giving me.

Silver Wing

Silver Wing (銀の翼)

Haneda Airport International terminal, Tokyo

The clock named Silver Wing is at the Haneda Airport International terminal. The name was chosen from public applications.

Kyo Hayashiya

I had the Matcha soft-serve ice cream with Shiratama Dango at the Haneda airport. The ice cream is selling the Kyo Hayashiya which was established in 1753. It's amazing that they have run their company for over 250 years.

Haneda airport

I had some frequent flier points. I changed point to a electric money about a year ago. And the limit of electric money is coming. That's why I went to Haneda airport to use it. I also had a thing to do near the Haneda.

Haneda international airport was opened last year. I heard there are some good shops and restaurants in the terminal. Moreover they can use the electric money.

I used the e-money to eat a yakiniku (broiled meat).

Tower of Mother by Taro Okamoto

The artwork was made of pearl-colored crushed tile and it's 30 meters high. The above picture was taken when I looked up the tower. It seems to grow out of the sky.