A pretty good day today! Taught downtown subbing for a friend out with the flu.
Saw a horsey!
Afterwards, I had an hour to kill and tried to win this to no avail.
I didn't even bother trying for this giant turkey, wherever would I cook it?
Then I made it to the Koyo Grande Hotel for a Christmas party, Tohoku Electric Friends of Canada! I was, of course, Santa and aided by fellow Canuck, Alex, the Tree-boy. Alas, I don't have any photos of us!
The other entertainment besides we two was a Men's Choir that was pretty awesome.
I forgot take pictures of my plates, except these two.
I decided then to snap some pics of the food. I sampled all of the following:
Everyone was given a present by Santa. Except me! They felt sorry for me and found a box for Tree-boy and myself. These should last a while and I have a cool cookie tin to keep.
I was trying to think of a cartoon that'd encompass all the food above and Garfield came to mind. He eats a lot so here's his special. (Needs more lasagna!)
My thanks to Tree-boy, Tohoku Denki and the Monkey Magic lads who made a quick video with me wishing Merry Christmas to my boss. (She's a big fan.)
Once again, it's Tanabata season, the time when one can tie a wish on a bamboo branch, fight the crowds amidst banners of origami, and hope that it isn't TOO cloudy so that Orihime and Hikoboshi can catch a glimpse of each other across the Milky Way. I've been to the Star Festival several times in the past, and just click on the Tanabata label at the bottom of this entry to see past years. If you're new to the banner-event, this link, Tanabata Sendai will teach you some history and educate you so you can make your own decorations.
My journey earlier today started at Mediateque and ended at the Disney Store. I didn't have time to tour much longer for I only had a 2-hour break between lessons.
A juggler and Dice-aficionado performed for the crowd. I still haven't figured out how to embed YouTube shorts, so click Dicey for a sampling of his skill.
These gals in Yukata could be found posing and at a booth where one could write down their Wishy-Washy Washi Wish.
Before I began my trek, I powered up with a Loki and some Yakitori from one of the many booths set up.
What follows are innumerable banners which I'll present without much interruption.
I thought this Lion was sporting a Seibu Lions cap but I looked it up and I'm wrong. Can you identify the logo for me?
I took a break and chatted with my Gatcha-Guy. No new Godzilla goods available in Capsule form yet.
He does have quite the display though. Too bad none of them are for sale.
Oh a spooooky light. Halloween is coming!
I grabbed a Catbus-Gatcha outside the Totoro Plant shop. I tried assembling it later to no avail. I'll try again when I'm not distracted.
Hold on! Is that a Canadian flag I see?
Yay! And it's atop a banner of ghosts!
ps. A big heads up to my fellow Canucks. Have a Happy Heritage Day on August 7th!
En route back from Disney, I took a 7-minute video as I clumsily scurried back before I was late for my next lesson.
Finally, my last banner was at NHK where my lesson was. Hey, I just noticed something. ALL the banners are nothing but advertisements for some company!! Ha!
My day didn't end, for after my lesson I drove to Zuihoden Mausoleum, but that's a story for later. It's bedtime for me...
