HOT!!!

Since I was asked to write a play script for a major production, I have been quite busy these days...

Anyway, it's been really hot in Tokyo!! I have started to carry a parasol a couple years ago and I am amazed how much it works!
Wearing a hat is better than nothing but it makes me sweat. A parasol keeps me cool and it doesn't mess my hair up.
So many women use parasols in Japan just like the picture...but not men.
Why don't they make summer parasols for men???
If they change the image of parasols, men can use them without hesitation.
What do you think?

Wedding party

Yesterday, I went to my friend's wedding party.

It was one of the most exciting party I had ever attended. So much fun!! Since both bride and groom are actors, they know how to entertain people.

Congratulations, Sayuri and Shige! (^o^)

I love going to wedding parties.

When I was younger, I worked at wedding reception hall for a while. And even though I knew nothing about them, I was moved and cried at each reception...

It is one of the greatest moment of people's lives!

Play

Yes, I am a stage actress and a playwrite. And the performance is coming up next month! We are now busy getting ready for the play.
I will put more information later!

Anyway, I forgot to mention that I saw Kimie the other day. We had dinner and saw a performance together. It was a lot of fun! As Kimie mentioned in the radio, she will perform in Ginza this Friday and I will go to see her. Can't wait!

It's been almost 4 month since I left the show...time flies!! (>_<)

The Winds of God

It's been really hot for a few days in Tokyo although "tsuyu" or the rainy season hasn't been over yet...

Anyway, I saw a play called "The Winds of God" the other day.
It is a story of two young comedians.
One day they were hit by a truck and when they woke up, it was a whole different world...They were back in August 1945 as Kamikaze pilots!!
It is not a story that praises kamikaze pilots but it appeals how futile wars are. How much it brings sadness to everyone.

The play was written by an actor Masayuki Imai 20 years ago and even became a movie.
The one I watched recently was played by young actors who toured around the country to show the play to high school students.
It was the 4th time for me to watch the same play but I still enjoy it.

At first, the students were busy talking to their fellows and not concentrating on the play, but towards the end, they were drawn to it and many of them were even sobbing.

I believe it is important to send anti-war message to younger generations NOT to make same awful mistakes!!

sign

This is my relative's neighborhood.

The sign says "Dad, please don't fight with mom."

Well. . . . (^_^ ;)

It has been there for ages.

Why??????? I wonder...

I am back!

Hey guys! Sorry it took me a while to update this blog.
I was in Kyushu last week and Osaka on weekend.










In Kyushu island, I visited Ohita and Kumamoto prefectures.
They have good hot spring spots and the nature in Aso area is just beautiful!! I truly fell in love.

By the way, I have a question.
In your country, which side of an escalator do people stand? In Japan, we usually keep one side open for those who wants to walk up an escalator (especially in big cities with many people).
In Tokyo, people stand on the left side while in Osaka, people stand on the right side! I always get confused when I go to Osaka...