My pathway to becoming a rider

This Honda TRANSALP came from Italy, it took 5 months to get to Japan! wow
Made in Italy!! WowWow

Now I am studying at driving school to get a motorcycle license. I am trying to take 125cc-399cc class license.
Driving school has own course, and I need to take 19 hours of skill learnings, and 26 hours of classroom lectures. Today I took two class of lecture about traffic rules and a class of simulator. Tomorrow I will take three hours of emergency life guard classes. I am study at driving school because I will be excepted from taking technical exam at the department of vehicle if you have certificate from driving school. Just need to take paper exam.

I have already took 10 hours of technical lessons and 11 hours of classroom lecture.
I am just in a half way point.

I wish to have Ninja400R from Kawasaki, GSR 400 from Suzuki!!!

so start saving money<3


You can park your motorcycle for free at Hiroshima HANA Hostel since our manager has taken a round-the-world trip by motorcycle. Perhaps I'm following his way<3

Hiroshima Mitaki Temple

I went to Mitaki temple for seeing great Momiji(Maple) trees the other day.

The colored leaves are so gorgeous at Mitaki Temple in Hiroshima city.
It is a bit hidden place for visitors from overseas.
But it is actually very easy to get there by JR train from Hana Hostel!

So I really want to introduce you Mitaki temple today.

The red two-story pagoda is in the red momiji trees.

You will be so impressed when you look up as you walk on the nice stone steps. The pagoda is just located the best place to be tone in well with the colored leaves.




There is a cafe.
The cafe looks like a traditional old house.
It is always good to have a break in the comfortable atmosphere.
Especially this time of the year, you can warm your hands up with a cup of green tea.



There are three water falls around Mitaki temple and this one is called　"Bon-on no taki".

There is a beautiful Japanese garden in front of the water fall.
And sometimes a tea ceremony would be held at the tea house in the garden.

I am sure that all the greenery's are very fresh and brilliant in the spring. I will visit Mitaki temple again for more walking and refreshment!



HOW TO GET "Mitaki Temple" FROM Hana Hostel

Take JR Kabe line from Hiroshima sta. and get off at "Mitaki sta." (8 min.) Walk to Mitaki temple From Mitaki sta. takes about 15min.

kiyomizu temple light up

Kiyomizu dera light-up is the highlight of the autumn terms in Kyoto.
And I finally got to visit that place where I had a longing for the light-up for a long time!!

This bright red entrance greeted me
to enter the super wonderful world!


























Wow this is absolutely gorgeous!
I felt as if i was in China♪














There are several altars inside the temple grounds, people pray to the gods and toss money offering into boxes.









I am sure they prayed for their AMORE (love in Italian).





Now, prepare to be amazed!





Japanese maple leaves reflected in the pond




...speechless.








































The great part of this terrace is built without a single nail, that takes some technical skill.

There is a famous old saying about this terrace, expressing to make a big decision for a certain thing using such as “Kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru” (jumping down from the terrace of kiyomizu temple).


You will know why the Kiyomizu temple is resisterd as a UNESCO World Heritage site when you see it first hand.



Also, I was not able to take pictures, but I had a opportunity to see the tsuki no niwa (the garden of moon) in the temple, and it was really beautiful. It is named like this because the garden is lit by the light of a full moon. It is open only few weeks, twice a year in spring and autumn season.



At the end of my little trip in Kyoto the imaginary charactor Mr. chubby TOTORO (from the Miyazaki Hayao Animation Film)
was standing to see me off ;)

bye

Exploring around Hiroshima station

I was ashamed of myself that I didn't know about this temple...

It's just about 15 min. walk from the station(north exit).
So this means it's about 20 min. from Hana Hostel.

There is a temple behind the station...

and behind this temple...


















there were tons of red Torii Gates!!!



















I thought that I could only see these gates in Kyoto.



















We are always exploring and learning more and more about Hiroshima
so that our guests can enjoy Hiroshima more,
besides Miyajima Island and the Peace Memorial Park.


We will keep on exploring!!

Kyoto Hana Hostellers

Please allow me to introduce Kyoto Hana Hostel's lovely flowers.

The youngest staff Mana. She likes siesta and is happy when she eats sweets. On the other hand, she plays futsal and learnt dance but her sexy dance is not revealed yet....

Yuya is born in Hiroshima and grew up in Oregon. He speaks fluent Englsih, and sometimes awkward Japanese. He is acquainted with music from Mozart to Jim Morrison, plays the guitar, loves sake.

Shizuka is our pop-star. She smiles a lot, and always cheers everyone up. She speaks both English and Chinese very well, and loves singing a song.

This is me. I hardly be at the reception, but am wandering in the hostel. Please say hello to me when you find.

We all make a every effort to offer all guests have a nice stay and enjoy Kyoto Hana Hostel !!

Check out "Mera Mera" by Bobo & Titi:)

Have you met the drunk monk from Hana Hostel Kyoto?
Check out this clip by his band, Bobo and Titi.
He is the legend and well respected by workers from the hostel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naPs2701Hrg

Filmed by Ken Hashimoto
Translation by Yuya I.

Enjoy!

Halloween Party at Kyoto Hana Hostel on the 31st of October

Hello everyone!!
How was your Halloween??

We had a wonderful, fantastic, fabulous Halloween party at Kyoto Hana Hostel.

Let's start with our coooooooolest Ninja!!
Watch out!! He is getting ready to hit a prey!!



Here is a famous yellow monster Picachu!!



She looks cute, but once you reach her, you will get burned with her special weapon 'electric shock'!!

These are famous OTAKU girls 'Japanese high school girl'.




This was one of the main big part of the party.
Japanese hand made tacos!!



Guests and stuff enjoyed tacos very much!! They were Yummy!!








OH NO!! He is going to hit BUDDHA!!!



NONONO, they were just goooooood friends.





Who is this?!
Do you know Ayanami Rei from the cartoon 'Evangelion'?



Well, anyways, “she” got nice ones!! LOL






『Whos is sexier?』



She has a pretty smile^^
Oh no!! Isn't he a famous mask-worn ninja wrestler?!








The guitarist!?
Look at that!! She got injured!!Famous Canadian track driver!!
But, still smiling!?



Did you know Buddha can play the guitar pretty well!!



WOW!!
Nice cloth from Morocco!!



He was the BUDDHA guitarist!!



Aren't they cute?



GOOOOSH!!
See!! Told ya!! He was getting ready to hunt!!



OHHHHHH NOOOOOO!! Picachu------!!!!! Help!! Help!!!




The best shot at Halloween party is...




All of us had a great time on that day!!
Our guests were brilliant!!
Tacos were incredibly delicious!!
Hope to see you all at Halloween party next year again!!

Halloween party with taco @ Kyoto Hana Hostel

We had a Halloween Party in Kyoto Hana Hostel.
Lots of fun and lots of taco !