2009/11/15 21:03:31
I participated in Sunday Zazen Session at Daijoji Temple on November 15th.
"Zazen"is Zen meditation.
Doing Zazen requires that you free your mind of all thought.
Nine of foreign monitors attended a Zazen Session for the first time.
The maple leaves have turned red at Daijoji Temple.
Mr.Hojun is from Australia, a monk practicing asceticism.
He showed us around the Daijoji Temple.
Pressing the palms together, fingertips at nose height, and bowing slightly.
Mr.Hojun talked about Zen meditaion, his lifestyle at Daijoji Temple and so on.
We all had a precious experience through Zazen Session.
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Daijoji Temple
Daily Zazen 4:30am-6:30am Sunday Zazen 1:30pm-4:00pm
Ru-10, Nagasaka-machi, Kanazawa Tel:076-241-2680
http://www.daijoji.or.jp/(Japanese)
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
"Zazen"is Zen meditation.
Doing Zazen requires that you free your mind of all thought.
Nine of foreign monitors attended a Zazen Session for the first time.
The maple leaves have turned red at Daijoji Temple.
Mr.Hojun is from Australia, a monk practicing asceticism.
He showed us around the Daijoji Temple.
Pressing the palms together, fingertips at nose height, and bowing slightly.
Mr.Hojun talked about Zen meditaion, his lifestyle at Daijoji Temple and so on.
We all had a precious experience through Zazen Session.
※
Daijoji Temple
Daily Zazen 4:30am-6:30am Sunday Zazen 1:30pm-4:00pm
Ru-10, Nagasaka-machi, Kanazawa Tel:076-241-2680
http://www.daijoji.or.jp/(Japanese)
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
2009/10/18 22:00:57
I enjoyed Geisha Performance Party "Ozashiki-asobi" on October 17th.
Place: Cuisine Ryokan Matsumoto Owari-cho, Kanazawa city
Dinner: sea foods hot pot
Geisha girls are from Nishi Chaya District of Kanazawa.
Ms.Hitomi and Ms.Junko played Shami-sen and flute.
Ms.Aki and Ms.Ponta danced soooo lovely.
Four of Foreign monitors for "Ozashiki-asobi" also enjoyed the party
with Geisha Girls.
They are interested in the arts, culture and food in Kanazawa, Japan.
It was a wonderful experience for us to have a traditional Geisha experience.
Ms.Kate & Mr.Peter, Mrs.Evelyn & her father Mr.Alexey
Everyone danced to music round the room !
We had a wonderful time at the Geisha Party.
Thank you, Mr. Matsumoto !
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
Place: Cuisine Ryokan Matsumoto Owari-cho, Kanazawa city
Dinner: sea foods hot pot
Geisha girls are from Nishi Chaya District of Kanazawa.
Ms.Hitomi and Ms.Junko played Shami-sen and flute.
Ms.Aki and Ms.Ponta danced soooo lovely.
Four of Foreign monitors for "Ozashiki-asobi" also enjoyed the party
with Geisha Girls.
They are interested in the arts, culture and food in Kanazawa, Japan.
It was a wonderful experience for us to have a traditional Geisha experience.
Ms.Kate & Mr.Peter, Mrs.Evelyn & her father Mr.Alexey
Everyone danced to music round the room !
We had a wonderful time at the Geisha Party.
Thank you, Mr. Matsumoto !
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
2009/10/11 10:06:14
Kanazawa Asia Festival 2009
October 11th, 12th
in Pref.Ongaku-do Hall and Hokkoku Shinbun Akabane Hall
It is asian music, dance and food festival of autumn.
You'll feel like being in other countries of Asia.
Garden Hotel Kanazawa opened a Japanese dish "Oden"stall.
Ms.Tsuriya and Mr. Miyashita were selling oden !
Have you ever had "Oden"?
"Oden" is a Japanese dish containing all kinds of ingredients cooked
in a special broth of soy sauce, sugar, sake, etc.
It's Japanese Pot-au-feu !
mmm...looks yummy !
We feel like to eat "Oden" during autumn and winter especially.
When you come to Japan, why don't you try "Oden" at Japanese-style
pub "Izakaya"?
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
October 11th, 12th
in Pref.Ongaku-do Hall and Hokkoku Shinbun Akabane Hall
It is asian music, dance and food festival of autumn.
You'll feel like being in other countries of Asia.
Garden Hotel Kanazawa opened a Japanese dish "Oden"stall.
Ms.Tsuriya and Mr. Miyashita were selling oden !
Have you ever had "Oden"?
"Oden" is a Japanese dish containing all kinds of ingredients cooked
in a special broth of soy sauce, sugar, sake, etc.
It's Japanese Pot-au-feu !
mmm...looks yummy !
We feel like to eat "Oden" during autumn and winter especially.
When you come to Japan, why don't you try "Oden" at Japanese-style
pub "Izakaya"?
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
2009/09/24 22:04:43
I would like to introduce one of popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa.
The site of a samurai house -The Family of Nomura-
This is part of the ruins of samurai houses.
a suit of armor at the entrance
the beautiful garden
I can't express my feelings in words ! You must go !
carps in the pond
an exquisite waterfall, a clear winding stream running through stones
Let's go upstairs !
You are also able to have a green tea in the tea ceremony room.
Nomura-ke (The family of Nomura)
No English speaking guides, but you can get brochures of English !
Access: 3min.walk from Korinbo bus stop to Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District
Open hours: 8:30-17:30(April to September) 8:30-16:30(October to March)
Admission: 500yen for adults
Tel: 81-76-221-3553
http://www.nomurake.com/(Japanese only)
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
The site of a samurai house -The Family of Nomura-
This is part of the ruins of samurai houses.
a suit of armor at the entrance
the beautiful garden
I can't express my feelings in words ! You must go !
carps in the pond
an exquisite waterfall, a clear winding stream running through stones
Let's go upstairs !
You are also able to have a green tea in the tea ceremony room.
Nomura-ke (The family of Nomura)
No English speaking guides, but you can get brochures of English !
Access: 3min.walk from Korinbo bus stop to Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District
Open hours: 8:30-17:30(April to September) 8:30-16:30(October to March)
Admission: 500yen for adults
Tel: 81-76-221-3553
http://www.nomurake.com/(Japanese only)
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
2009/09/19 22:30:45
Kanazawa Loop Bus is also called Joka-machi Kanazawa Shuyu Bus.
It's a very convenient bus for touring the main sightseeing spots of Kanazawa.
Kanazawa Loop Bus
Recommended sightseeing spots
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Ishikawa-mon Gate,
Omi-cho Market, Myoryuji Temple(Ninja Temple), Higashi Chaya
District, etc.
Kenrokuen Garden - autumn
A one-day pass is 500yen for adults.
You can buy a one-day pass at the front desk of Garden Hotel Kanazawa.
In Japan, it is said that autumn is a nice season for sports, study, art,etc.
So please enjoy your trip of Japan in autumn!
There are lots of nice museums in Kanazawa.
Feel free to talk to front desk clerks!
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
Kanazawa Noh Museum
Photo credit: Kanazawa city
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
It's a very convenient bus for touring the main sightseeing spots of Kanazawa.
Kanazawa Loop Bus
Recommended sightseeing spots
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Ishikawa-mon Gate,
Omi-cho Market, Myoryuji Temple(Ninja Temple), Higashi Chaya
District, etc.
Kenrokuen Garden - autumn
A one-day pass is 500yen for adults.
You can buy a one-day pass at the front desk of Garden Hotel Kanazawa.
In Japan, it is said that autumn is a nice season for sports, study, art,etc.
So please enjoy your trip of Japan in autumn!
There are lots of nice museums in Kanazawa.
Feel free to talk to front desk clerks!
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum
Kanazawa Noh Museum
Photo credit: Kanazawa city
GARDEN HOTEL KANAZAWA http://ssl.gardenhotel-kanazawa.co.jp/garden/english/
