Norwich

10/10/2009 by allevol

We went to Norwich for meeting.

ノーリッチに行ってきました。

It was only a day trip, but we had bit of time to do sightseeing…

一日の観光でしたが、とてもよかったです。

Norwich castle

http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

Norwich castle inside

Norwich castle inside

Norwich cathedral

Norwich cathedral

Norwich cathedral

Cathedral window

Cathedral window

I’ll put some more pictures tomorrow.

明日また、アップします。

Lego

07/10/2009 by allevol

I spent quite good time on Lego when I just started primary school. I could see it just like this, yes…

But these pieces dissappered after my brother was born ( I guess my parents thought that it wasn’t really safe to leave them). Instead though, I got Nintendo,  nearly 25years ago!)

Lego plane shadow

Colourful building

04/10/2009 by allevol

I like the Green one.

緑が一番好きです。

Tottenham Court Road colourful building

Tottenham Court Road colourful building

Tottenham Court Road new building

これって誰のアイディアですか? ビルに数色の色を入れるっていう、、、?

Who’s idea is this that colouring the building?

SONYのBRAVIAかな、、、?

SONY Bravia ad,,,?

keswick Lake district

01/10/2009 by allevol

Quite some time ago that we went to Keswick.

かなり前ですが、KESWICKに行った時の写真です。日本語では ケズウィックとなってますが、 発音次第では 「ケジック」って呼ばれてるような気もします。

ウェブで見たほうが綺麗かもしれませんが、、、。

kescick (2)

kescick

日本語では湖水地方と呼ばれ、アウトドア派の方には凄くいいかと思います(ただ、あんまりプロの方には向かないかもしれません。アルプスのように高い山はありませんから)。

名前のとおり、湖がたくさんあり、観光場所に富んでいて、日本でも有名の様です。

ただ、僕が行く時はいつも雨が降っているような気がします ( 行く予定のある方、ゴアテックスのジャケットは必須です)。

regent street without cars

29/09/2009 by allevol
regent street

regent street

regent street

As we all know, regent street is the most prestigious,  well-established high street in the world. Some say queen own them all (yes all may not be true but some are, I’m sure, owned by her and duke of Westminster!)

リージェンツストリートって世界でも一流のハイストリートだと思います (もちろん、ニューヨークにも、東京にも、パリにもあるかと思います)。幾つかの人は、この物件全ては、クイーン(女王)が持っているという人もいますが、、、 でも、多少は持ってるでしょう、クイーンと、ウェストミンスターの公爵が、、。

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For the last few years though, this well known high street has been getting less people (or more people but spending less money) due to the internet shopping.  The event like this, without car, only for walker may bring more people on this street. I think it’s brilliant idea, playing live music, serving food/drink,  create great atmosphere too.  I don’t know whether this event will be the magic bullet for people spending less money online, but will certainly give  people exciting/enjoyable experience.

ここ数年の話ですが、この有名なハイストリートではあんまり人が来なくなった(もしくは、人がお金を使わなくなった:人がネットでショッピングをするようになった為)といわれています。 道に座って、ビールを飲みながら、おしゃべりしている人、 子供連れで、ゆっくり歩き回る家族など、リージェントストリートを歩行者天国にしたこのイベントは、すごく良い雰囲気を出してたと思います。 ネットに対する特効薬になるかは別としてですが、、、。

I don’t know what this event was all about though….

で、このイベントって本当はなんだったんでしょう、、、?

Leeds

24/09/2009 by allevol

Visited first time one of the UK’s lovely city, Leeds.

Some say nothing interesting there apart from the night life, or Leeds united.

I found it very interesting that new and old archtecual builing are kinda making this city rather nice.

leeds

leeds town

leeds

leeds near...

All these buildings have clock… I think having own watch was very expensive then and architect thoughts it would be nice to have clock, as everyone sees the building…?

Now I’m thinking what is good thing to put on the building?

Ad? Yes they are all over the places, but something creative…

Something nice…

If you have any idea, please comment.

P.s My favourite is the 4th (last) picture!

Japanese festival in London – Matsuri -

23/09/2009 by allevol

Apparently, UK/Japan had 150year relationship and this event (http://japanmatsuri.com/) was the celebration for its anniversary.

I visited there nearly the end of the event, not much food left (if left, long que was there… and we went Gourmet Burger Kitchen… yes it was shame: nothing wrong with the burger, they are nice!).

In the end though, there was Taiko performers (I think they are quite famous one) playing excellent music.

Japanese fesitival Matsuri London

Japanese fesitival Matsuri London

There was also Behihana chef showing some skill with Sausage cutting!

benihana chef in Matsuri festival in London

benihana chef in Matsuri festival in Londo

It’s strange to say this but I was quite proud to see/be Japanese after this event.

The event could have been organised little better, bit more entertaining for the visitors (but I guess to make it too commercial wasn’t aim of this event).

London Fashion week

22/09/2009 by allevol

Just visited the London Fashion Week at Strand.

ロンドンファッションウィークに行ってみました。

Strand

Strand

London Fashion Week (4)

London Fashion Week (2)

London Fashion Week (3)

Nike Airforce 1 all red colour

18/09/2009 by allevol

It arrived finally…

ついに、届きました。

Nike town london bag

Nike town london bag

And the shoes,,,,

赤い靴。 これ、赤すぎかな、、、。

Nike air force 1 all red colour

Nike air force 1 all red colour

battersea bridge

15/09/2009 by allevol

Battersea bridge at night.

battersea bridge

battersea bridge

僕の義理のお兄さんがバタシーに住んでいるので、よく通る橋。 冬のイルミネーションはすごく綺麗です。

*** Sorry it’s chelsea bridge actually.

実際は、チェルシーブリッジでした、、。