21st century (odd name, everyone agrees with that). There's a combined exhibit of local stuff there and at the 県立美術館 thru today (same ticket good for both). I went to the other place last week since that's where the photos were, and, since I had the time this morning (and the ticket!) tried this part this morning. (Too much calligraphy, too, but I skipped those rooms.)
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Reminds me of the climate simulator on the Halycon.
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The Halcyon starcruiser has a rich history in the Star Wars universe, but in case you’re unfamiliar with the glorious vessel, some experts are here to get you better acquainted.
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This morning.
It's a little unusual to see these (or other stuff) without black plastic in between.
These are this phase of higanbana--these leaves come up thick in the spring, feeding the bulb/part that's underground. And then the leaves die away. And in later Sept, blooms shoot up.
And of course...
It's a little unusual to see these (or other stuff) without black plastic in between.
These are this phase of higanbana--these leaves come up thick in the spring, feeding the bulb/part that's underground. And then the leaves die away. And in later Sept, blooms shoot up.
And of course...
Met up with someone this morning, and they had a DVD to give me--and wanted to show/preview a little of it first. So they pulled this out to do that.
After watching a little (to be polite), I asked about it and they said it was about 15yrs old--tho I would've guessed a little more.
After watching a little (to be polite), I asked about it and they said it was about 15yrs old--tho I would've guessed a little more.
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That's so cool! Still available used at Amazon Japan:
I can fax you the specs.
ソニー、LEDバックライト採用の液晶付きポータブルDVDプレーヤー「DVP-FX950」
ソニーは、省電力機能を備えた9V型の液晶パネルを搭載したポータブルDVDプレーヤー「DVP-FX950」を発表した。最長約7時間30分のスタミナ連続再生ができる。
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Behind this at a stoplight this morning--Audi Coupe S, lefthand drive. (I removed the plate.)
This didn't sound at all special, so probably the smaller original engine.
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This didn't sound at all special, so probably the smaller original engine.
Audi 100 Coupé S - Wikipedia
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I remember them from my childhood. Sexy beast, but the colour looks weird.
A few other oddities--an old place and then a detail of one section:
Edit: or this version?
This one is almost in my neighborhood--a 'kura' on the right.
Another for my library of these:
A few days ago, I'm expecting a new, full spread of flowers come May 1st:
Edit: or this version?
This one is almost in my neighborhood--a 'kura' on the right.
Another for my library of these:
A few days ago, I'm expecting a new, full spread of flowers come May 1st:
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How about this?
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) , and another building (nice wood carving).
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Today was Children's Day! Koi-no-bori at Asagawa in Hachioji.
Sagami River.
The "Red Chilli Pepper" is a landmark known to all local cyclists.
Sagami River.
The "Red Chilli Pepper" is a landmark known to all local cyclists.
Holidays Golden Week
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク, Gōruden Wīku, often abbreviated "GW") is - along with o-bon in August and ō-shōgatsu (the New Year festivities) - one of the ōgata renkyū (大型連休), the three long vacation periods observed in Japan. It comprises a series of public holidays (see below). Many employees take...
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Sure, kind of the local version? maybe?
I wish I'd had something like that to commute in, at least for the year or so before I retired.
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