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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Ibaraki

The BER month just started. And while almost everyone is looking forward for my birthday (just kidding), for the holidays of course, I am anticipating the arrival autumn. It's still my favorite season. If only we could have it for a year.

maple

Last year, together with my fellow expats, we went to Ibaraki Prefecture to see a more colorful fall than that of Tokyo's. It was a long ride from Chiba but it was a much longer ride from Kawasaki. No complaints whatsoever especially with this view shouting Irasshaimase! (いらっしゃいませ！) Welcome to Ibaraki! to us.


ibaraki

the weeds of summer
paving way to royalty
autumn's enchantment

Our first stop was at Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge. It is suspended 100 meters above Ryujin Dam. The walk on the other side of the bridge is enough to lose some unwanted fats.

Above

suspension

Below

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Took a quick lunch or else we're going to miss the bus to Fukuroda Falls. Lots of tourists were already there making it difficult to take photos of this majestic falls. We squeezed our way to the center and was able to take some souvenir shots.

tourists

Ibaraki is a paradise in orange and brown. A must-visit place especially during autumn season. I heard that some parts of it were affected during the March 11 earthquake but hopefully I hope everything's back to normal.

muse

I shall see you again, autumn. Very soon.

/totomai
09/04/2011
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28 comments:

  1. kikitSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Autumn will always be a romantic season for me. So maghanap ka na ng ka-date. hahaha :D

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  2. totomaiSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    haha. nag adverstise na nga ako. haha

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  3. Cassiopeia RisesSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Lovely Haiku and photos. You have a lovely blog.


    Mrlanie

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  4. totomaiSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Thanks Melanie :-)

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  5. GeraldineSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I LOVE fall too, most of all. Your photos are spectacular! No colors like that here yet, in BC Canada.

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  6. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Ah, weeds are useful as pavers!

    Day 4: Subtle Corn Shadows

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  7. totomaiSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Thanks Geraldine :-)

    @MMT, indeed

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  8. VallarfaxSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    How lovely the sceneries are. :)

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  9. ScarletSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful autumn haiku and pictures...

    I love autumn too ..happy day ~

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    what a gorgeous Haiku, stunning!

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  11. totomaiSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    @Val, salamat :-) visit Japan

    @Heaven, both happy and sad. Strange season lol

    @Amanda, thanks!

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  12. Blossom VydrinaSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    what a beautiful area!
    also my favorite season, can not wait for the heat and the allergies to subside

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  13. totomaiSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks Blossom! I like spring too but yeah boo to allergies

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  14. Dash DacianSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    super ganda nman jan...ninong, pede sa oct next year, pa-sponsor naman, hahaha...

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  15. Vinay Leo R.September 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Autumn's enchantment.. like that ending! Well said :)

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  16. NankaSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Gorgeous welcome! The colours sure look like they are fit for royalty! Loved your pictures!

    My OSI Post - Dandelions

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  17. totomaiSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    @Aidash, kaya niyo na yan haha.

    @Leo, thanks.

    @Nanka, autumn always amazes me

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  18. madmaderSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I love autumn too... we don't have it here in the Philippines, but I was blessed to be in New York and West Virginia one autumn and it was really wonderful to see all the vibrant colors of nature.
    I love your blog... beautiful pictures!

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  19. totomaiSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Thanks madmader :-) I visited Indianapolis once and it was autumn then. :) Salamat

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  20. michymichymooSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures sir! :) San pala kayo sa Japan? :)

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  21. totomaiSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Salamat. Chiba prefecture :-)

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  22. ShonEjaiSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very nice post. I love the photo presentation with a touch of poetry thrown in here and there. I am starting a photography and poetry challenge called 'A Picture Speaks'. I want to invite you to submit an entry. I do hope you decide to do so. Great job!

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  23. totomaiSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Sure, Ejai, will try :-) Thanks!

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  24. MarkSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Marvelous shots as always Totomai... idol!!! hehehe...

    Tani may fall man di sa Pinas... hehehe...

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  25. Raja Bhutan or Putera BunianSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Amazing moments in Ibaraki... wish one day I'll be there.. thanks for share with us.

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  26. Sumi GoOctober 28, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Lovely shots sir Totomai. The browns and oranges you shared really warmed up my soul. Wish I'll be able to visit Ibaraki in the future.

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  27. totomaiOctober 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    @Mark, tani no...

    @Raja, thanks

    @Sumi, my favorite season is autumn

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  28. franquicias segurosDecember 2, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    I am extremely impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Either way keep up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one today..

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