Happy (Daikon) New Year from Paris

Did you know that there are Daikons in Paris? It's true. Sakurajima-daikon and I went to France this year as our holiday trip. It was cold, but we were able to find a nice tea house with delicious o-cha. I hope you all have a happy new year. In 2009 my dream is to find a nice travelling vest. Gambarimashou!

Happy Holidays From Daikon Family

Hello to everyone! This time of year, the daikon family is all together. Even rowdy Sakurajima Daikon-san has come back to visit us. Tonight we will prepare some home-made mochi to eat on New Years Eve. It is his favorite. Happy holidays from us!

Ancient Daikon

Can you read ancient Greek? This stone says that this is the site of an ancient Daikon Patch. I wonder if I can find a statue of an ancient daikon?

A Travelling Daikon

In Japan we have the saying "井の中の蛙大海を知らず" (i no naka no kawazu taikai o shirazu). This means that the frog in a well does not know the great sea. Sometimes when I spend too many days on the Tokyo Subway, I feel a bit like the frog. So to feel better, I have started a small trip to some ancient places. Come sea the great sea with me!

Me and the Sea

For a Japanese Daikon the sea is very beautiful. Here in Greece I like to sit on the rocks and write a Haiku poem. If you like Japanese Haiku, please share with me.

Island of Calm

Russia is not an easy place for a Japanese Daikon. So I was very happy to find this restaurant. The name is Wabi Sabi in Russian language. Wabi Sabi is my motto. Some people say this means the Japanese artistic sense of impermanence, simplicity, imperfection and balance. I don't know much about this. But they did have good noodles.

Out for a Drink in Albania

Although 0-sake (or nihonshuu) is my favorite, I also like to drink beer. My friend Sakurajima Daikon and I sampled some of the local variety in Albania.

Serious Radish in Russia

Beautiful church in Red Square with onion domes. They remind me of Sakurajima Daikon. I wish he was here.

Portrait of Daikon

Maiko-chan sent in this wabi-sabi photo. I enjoy tea and friends. Please feel comfortable to send photos if you have daikon friends. 

Me and Olive Tree

The olive branch is a symbol of peace. I would like to share it with you.

Me and airplane meal

It was not like Japanese food, but they tried their best. That is all that matters.

Always bring my camera bag

Since photography is my hobby, I always bring my camera bag.

Self-portrait

Peaceful scene.

Go hiking in the fresh outdoors

What are you doing this summer? I hope you find time for some tea and friends.

Me and Mother Theresa

She is the most peaceful and wabi-sabi. We are spending time together in Albania.

Waiting for flight

It's good to have a snack when I'm waiting for a flight. Many times I like tangerines, because you can share them with your friend. Here, I have Pretz. Do you know Pretz?

Please, have a soothing drink for summertime.

It's nice to relax with some ice tea.

Do you like Japanese food?

Japanese food is very healthy. I like to eat it everyday.

Mattari yuttari

I like to relax in the mountains with fresh air. I am very small in the Italian Alps.

I missed you

Did you miss me? I met these gladiators in Italy. They were just fooling around.