Capital Cities

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Typhoon Ampil is jogging toward north along eastern coast of Kanto area. Weather forecasts warn us of severe storm, let Mikan-chan, Mei-Shun and mom-in-law shut themselves up at home. On the contrary, Shin went out by Ms. Moon for Tokyo office. Please do not worry about him, the kindest 518 followers. He is one of the best drivers in our country. By the way, Friday end of obon holidays would make Kyoto crowded with 五山送り火 sightseers.

Here and There

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… they goes. Mei-Shun means that Shin, niece M-chan and Professor M all visit Taiwan this summer; guys on business, student for a workshop. On the contrary, she almost stays home while sometimes goes out on Ms. Scarlet accompanied by Mikan-chan. With 立秋=risshu, the 1st of autumnal 二十四節気 today, such a chance arrived to see Dr. W before conveying get-well wishes to Mr. Danone Caesar at 龍ヶ崎 club.

Taipei Tabby

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Solar August starts, lunar July from Sunday, purr. Mom e-mailed grandma staying in 草津 this morning to celebrate birthday of the latter — the nicest gift by beloved grandpa, they always say. Dad flew to Taiwan on business yesterday, sent us photos including above. “Please do not disturb, we are at rest”? I understand well, friends outdoors with harness.

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Joy of Gion

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前祭=former 祇園祭 holds 山鉾巡行 today. Shin left Haneda Airport on 9 : 40, Mei-Shun is checking his flight to Frankfurt via PC at home. They would like to visit Kyoto — especially 後祭=latter celebration to see 大船鉾. However, Wednesday means 宵々々山 or one more “々” on weekend … oh? Amazing online shopping is available for its 粽? That is fine, she would contact them.

Tabby Tail

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Mei-Shun washed a yukata to put on after bath. It came from 浜松 she visited with Shin decades before. They stayed at a hotel featuring music, since above city accommodates a famous maker of musical instruments including piano of course. Full of scores and notes, it served well until getting 半襟 collar worn out. Mom-in-law kindly sewed it up using a 手拭 towel.

Cheer Up のと: 2

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Today is the deadline to order 水無月=minazuki from たねや this year. Well, Shin and Mei-Shun have consumed just 1 of 3 boxes he purchased at 能登里山 Airport last week. They visited that city twice, love halcyon atmosphere there and beautiful sight fairly balanced between the sea and rice paddy. With their petite contribution, rapid recovery is cordially wished.

Fascinating Flight

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Thanks a million, Shin. He returned home on weekend to give Mei-Shun a box of caramels made in Switzerland — his latest destination for business was Vietnam. The latter seems to love durian; that thorny fruit as big as watermelon, whose tastiness is shared by above husband. However, the wife hesitates even to open a package of local sweets containing it.

Halcyon Half

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Oh, a beautiful moon floats above Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun, who enjoyed horsey riding today as well. Shin stays in Vietnam from Wednesday, let his wife play outdoors until dark. Mademoiselle Angel kindly joined for trot, Mr. Loki and Mr. Mickey Love Song danced several steps respectively. The latter guys did only a few yesterday: just a little going forward.

Hydrangea Highness

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Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun visited 雨引観音 by Ms. Moon on weekend: the wife somehow felt like seeing above flower outside of their own garden. She seems to have been there years before, driving herself with mom-in-law — yet is it the same place? Enormous main building, full of cute babies held by young mothers in kimono, dogs, ducks and peacocks.

Gentle Green

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Mei-Shun loves this color; eyes of Mikan-chan, Mademoiselle Vert flowers, Shin’s gift ring from Antwerp,
etc. He kindly sent his wife above image when made a business trip to Kyoto lately. And young leaves in current month, while they seem to appear a few weeks earlier these days. Oh, Momo-chan carries a lot of fruits still tiny, let us expect seedling babies.