Spring 2017

Nagahama Bonsai of Ume Exhibition

At Keiunkan in Nagahama, Shiga Pref., The 66th Bonsai Exhibition of Ume Trees was held from Jan. 7 to Mar.12, 2017.

At Chashin, he tasted Italian Fried noodles and white dumplings (烤餃子).

Kyoto Character Expo at Kyoto National Museum

He met Fushimi Momo-maru from Fushimi, Kyoto.

Kasa-yan came from Kasagi town, Kyoto. Can you see Wocchan on Kasa-yan's left shoulder ( or upper arm)?

At Tawaraya Ryokan in Kyoto

Appreciate a liquor ware from Shilla.

Appreciate a hanging scroll painting.

Too small to write.

Dinner

At Shiga Naoya's Former Residence in Nara

Shiga, Naoya (1883-1971) is a Japanese writer. While he and his family lived in this house, this house was a meeting spot for a circle of many artists and novelists. The house was restored and is open to the public.

Wocchan as a figurine.

Sunroom