tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32346730994262331982024-02-19T10:52:39.330+09:00Andante PhotographyI'm a dabbling photographer strolling around Osaka and Kyoto with a sense of haiku.
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This blog is focusing mostly on Osaka. There's a sibling 'Kyoto Photo Stroll'.Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.comBlogger439125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-29737561880386476692018-02-10T23:12:00.003+09:002018-02-10T23:12:55.928+09:00Gracefulness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is one of the most graceful ume blossoms which I saw last winter.<br />
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<b>優美</b><br />
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こちらは淋子梅という梅の花。去年見た中で最も優美なものの一つ。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-33676494167808041172017-12-24T21:41:00.002+09:002017-12-24T21:41:45.645+09:00Lone bud<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The lone bud was opening its small mouth like a baby.<br />
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<b>独りぼっちのつぼみ</b><br />
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こちらは淋子梅のつぼみ。赤ちゃんのように小さな口を開けていました。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-85871882586746937852017-10-28T23:06:00.000+09:002017-10-28T23:06:00.426+09:00Warmth in winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ume blossoms provide us with warmth in the cold winter.<br />
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<b>梅の暖かみ</b><br />
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梅一輪いちりんほどの暖かさ(服部嵐雪)<br />
<b></b>Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-21046915268532447552017-08-06T13:53:00.000+09:002017-08-06T13:53:08.964+09:00In the light of dusk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ume blossom seemed to be getting into sleep in the light of dusk.<br />
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<b>薄暮の光の中</b><br />
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薄暮の光の中、白加賀梅の薄い花びらが神秘的であった。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-59565954606218263642017-06-25T11:26:00.001+09:002017-06-25T11:26:40.540+09:00Toward the sky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This ume blossom was the most beautiful one on that day.<br />
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<b>天に向かって</b><br />
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こちらは大阪城公園の八重野梅。この日最も美しい花であった。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-27654786750150449472017-04-06T23:38:00.001+09:002017-04-08T22:39:50.005+09:00Modest blossom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ume blossoms are not gorgeous. They bloom modestly.<br />
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<b>控えめな花</b><br />
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こちらは八重海棠といわれる梅の花。繊細優美で奥ゆかしい佇まい。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-12699596224704811722017-03-07T20:46:00.001+09:002017-03-07T20:48:36.610+09:00The warmth in winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ume blossoms give warmth to us in the bleak time of winter.<br />
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<b>梅一輪</b><br />
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こちらは八重唐梅と呼ばれる梅の花。冬の寒空の下、暖かさを感じさせて頂きました。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-27034315385531868822016-12-28T22:13:00.001+09:002016-12-28T22:13:58.666+09:00Parading in autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had an exciting event that 31 festival floats paraded in the beautiful autumn trees at Osaka Castle Park.<br />
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<b>秋のパレード</b><br />
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恒例となった大阪城だんじり祭り。今年は各地から31台集結。美しい秋の彩りの中を行くのは大東市の灰塚。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-74363457510949160692016-12-17T23:43:00.001+09:002016-12-18T00:02:00.566+09:00Autumn in the city<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Autumn comes to even the city of high-rise buildings.<br />
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<b>都市の秋</b><br />
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秋は高層ビルの都市にもやって来ます。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-14211152891097939722016-12-04T16:44:00.000+09:002016-12-04T16:44:06.321+09:00Four Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These four rosebuds are called 'Favourite'. <br />
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<b>Four Roses</b><br />
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まだつぼみですが Favorite と呼ばれるバラです。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-26311257685632241622016-11-29T23:35:00.001+09:002016-11-29T23:35:31.272+09:00Telephone at midnight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This one seems to have narrowly survived.<br />
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<b>真夜中の公衆電話</b><br />
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これは何とか生き延びたようです。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-6050950726858372822016-11-24T14:34:00.001+09:002016-11-24T14:34:43.692+09:00Minimalism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a face of a building in Osaka. I've liked the tone very much.<br />
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<b>ミニマリズム</b><br />
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京橋のOBP(大阪ビジネスパーク)は何か冴えない感じの所だが美しいビルがいくつかある。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-69736083987818904962016-11-09T01:35:00.001+09:002016-11-09T01:35:53.581+09:00Urban development<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There had been some old houses at the vacant lot.<br />
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<b>都市開発</b><br />
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こちらは大阪市城東区の野崎街道付近。古い街並みが消えてゆくのが悲しい。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-49364800296179605682016-10-26T16:14:00.001+09:002016-10-30T20:00:28.714+09:00Magnificent castle walls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The walls of Osaka Castle are one of the most magnificent walls in Japan.<br />
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<b>見事な石垣</b><br />
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日本一の城は姫路城であろう。しかしその姫路城でも石垣では大阪城に敵うまい。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-79037262853481176142016-10-01T17:55:00.000+09:002016-10-01T17:55:00.611+09:00Bridge to the castle keep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a bridge spanning the moat at Osaka Castle. You are to walk through a maze of stonewall between the bridge and the keep.<br />
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<b>天守への橋</b><br />
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こちらは大阪城内濠に架かる極楽橋。天守閣への石垣の迷路もすばらしい。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-71838576281452429402016-09-10T23:10:00.000+09:002016-09-10T23:10:05.040+09:00Castle under the blue sky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The keep of Osaka Castle was very splendid under the perfect blue sky.<br />
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<b>青空の大阪城</b><br />
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大阪城天守閣、快晴の空を背景にとても美しい。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-4435080317215075162016-08-29T01:52:00.001+09:002016-08-29T01:52:47.750+09:00Storehouse and train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A modern commuter train was passing by an old storehouse in Osaka.<br />
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<b>蔵と電車</b><br />
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こちらは城東区の古い蔵とJR片町線電車。このような風景は大阪市内では珍しいのではないでしょうか。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-88641984964792417092016-08-03T23:25:00.001+09:002016-08-03T23:25:53.412+09:00Passing over the river<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a train operated by Keihan Railway which connects Osaka and Kyoto at a reasonable fare.<br />
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<b>川を渡る電車</b><br />
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こちらは大川(寝屋川)を渡る京阪電車。京都へ行く時はいつもお世話になってます。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-51294373403849062902016-07-08T01:05:00.001+09:002016-07-08T01:05:21.868+09:00Classic commuter train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This orange train is one of commuter trains in Osaka. As it is very venerable it is to be replaced by a new model in the near future.<br />
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<b>古雅な電車</b><br />
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こちらは京橋駅に進入する大阪環状線電車。新型の323系が公開されたのでこの趣きのある車体(103系・201系)もいよいよ見納め。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-71935835651919978272016-06-26T14:23:00.001+09:002016-06-26T14:23:35.163+09:00Deserted house in Osaka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wondered how long this house had been abandoned.<br />
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<b>大阪の廃屋</b><br />
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大阪の都島区の大川沿いは妖しい雰囲気のある所で廃屋らしき物もいくつかあります。 Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-25141445045203118292016-06-24T00:38:00.003+09:002016-06-24T00:38:49.863+09:00City of freedom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Japan seems to have ultimate liberalism with regard to urban planning.<br />
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<b>自由都市</b><br />
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都市計画に関しては日本には究極の自由主義があるようです。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-19099282742485760002016-06-14T01:08:00.001+09:002016-06-14T01:08:21.320+09:00Top of the world<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After all corporations will be on the top of the world.<br />
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<b>世界の頂点</b><br />
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やはり企業が世界を支配してるのでしょう。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-90699374943646678152016-06-06T12:33:00.001+09:002016-06-12T14:08:11.303+09:00Residue of last summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This cicada's cast-off shell was almost intact under the branch of an ume tree.<br />
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<b>昨夏の残渣</b><br />
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この蝉の抜け殻は梅の枝の下でほぼ無傷でした。 Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-39486677765805134902016-05-28T23:09:00.001+09:002016-05-28T23:09:59.111+09:00Rich blossom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Peach blossoms are as rich as the fruits are.<br />
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<b>豊かな花</b><br />
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桃の花はその果実と同じくらい豊かです。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234673099426233198.post-13216540987442024442016-05-26T19:02:00.000+09:002016-05-26T19:02:02.065+09:00Growing with hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These peach buds looked to be growing with hope.<br />
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<b>希望</b><br />
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こちらは桃のつぼみ。希望いっぱいに成長してるようでした。Masahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973668385982189989noreply@blogger.com0