Tsukuba-san (Mt. Tsukuba)

                   from Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                   san = mountain, hill

                   Nairta-san Shinsho-ji Temple, Chiba Prefecture

                   san = hill, mountain
                   ji = temple

                   Loituma  "Eriskummainen Kantele (My Kantele)"

From YouTube

  The text is from the Kanteletar (1840), a collection of Finnish folk poetry made by Elias Lönnrot  
 
  Background image
    Helene Schjerfbeck (Finland)  "The Broken String"

                   Helene Schjerfbeck  (1862-1946)

                   Gaku-do, Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                   It houses a number of votive picture tablets dedicated by celebrities.
                   It's designated as a national important cultural property.

                   Gaku-do, Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                   The valuable picture tablets are exhibited at the Narita-san Museum.

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                   There are relatives of mine in the photo.
                   We get together at least once a year and drink alcohol.

                                    Nairta-san Shinsho-ji Temple, Chiba Prefecture

                                    san = hill, mountain
                                    ji = temple

                                  The approach to Nairta-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                                
                                  san = hill, mountain
                                  ji = temple

   

                   Rosie Brown  "Bliss"

                   The approach to Nairta-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                   san = hill, mountain
                   ji = temple

                   The two buildings on the left used to be hotels.
                   The near side one no longer carries on business.
                   The back one opens as a restaurant.

                   The approach to Nairta-san Shinsho-ji Temple

                   san = hill, mountain
                   ji = temple

                   Narita boys

                   J​.​S. Bach  "Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: I. Prelude"

                   Performed by Hilary Hahn

                   Narita Station on Keisei Line, Chiba Prefecture

                   Narita Station on Keisei Line, Chiba Prefecture

                   Narita Station on Keisei Line, Chiba Prefecture

                   Narita Station on Keisei Line, Chiba Prefecture

                                  Keisei Line, Tokyo

                   Only me

                   Ueno Station on Keisei Line, Tokyo

                   Ueno Station on Keisei Line, Tokyo

                   Osechi

                   Osechi are the traditional Japanese foods prepared for the New Year.
                   Each of these dishes has a special meaning celebrating the New Year.

                        

                         Happy New Year!
                                May the year 2019 bring you a lot of happiness and smiles.

   

                   Bruce Springsteen  "Born to Run" (alternate version)