Monthly Archives: May 2015

鎌倉の海

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Dolce

鎌倉(Kamakura)の材木座海岸(Zaimokuza Beach)を歩きました。 サーフィンやヨットを眺めながらのウォーキング～ここはもう夏です！ ちょっぴりハワイの海が懐かしくなりました。 – Michiko

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The Hospital System No.9 – Total Employed Therapists

Posted on May 6, 2015 by UMIODA

The Hospital System No.9 – Total Employed Therapists I work at the Shintotsuka hospital in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture. We have a 120 bed rehabilitation center and a 177 bed extended recovery ward here. Most of the patients we admit … Continue reading →

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Nun

Posted on May 4, 2015 by BenClark

A nun from Kenya came to visit church today. She wanted to raise awareness of church groups in Africa that are helping the young and underprivileged. She also wanted to ask for donations to support these groups. Unfortunately, she said … Continue reading →

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ネブ柳

Posted on May 4, 2015 by YokoKelley

見過ごしたアイリス見事に花咲かす みのがした　アイリス　みごとにはなさかす Irises Ignored till last year Bloom beautifully 花の季節になるとよく口ずさむ一句があります。それは高新柳檀にお書きの三宮郁子さんの『捨てられた球根自力で春を知る』です。かなり以前のことですので言葉の誤りがあるかもしれません。庭先のライラックの下に植えてほとんど忘れていたアイリスが今年初めて花を咲かせました。あらためて三宮さんに敬意を表します。 There is a haiku I often utter when flowers start blooming. The haiku is by Ikuko Sannomiya who writes Koshin–ryu-dan. the haiku goes something like, a discarded bulb blooms by … Continue reading →

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金庫

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Dolce

この金庫は約８５年前のものです。 昭和の初期に、藤沢のお米屋さんが開業し、その後、廃業後は、 蔵まえギャラリーとして、現在は、佐野さんが運営しています。 お宝がぎっしり？ 残念ながら空っぽでした。。。念の為！ 泥棒に入ったらダメよ！ (写真） 金庫泥棒を演じている私。 お気に入り藍染めチュニックは佐野さん作です。 The Safe This safe is from around 85 years ago. In the beginning of the Showa era, a rice shop opened here. After the previous owner retired, this building was converted … Continue reading →

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The Hospital System No. 8 – Types of Hospital Wards‏

Posted on May 3, 2015 by UMIODA

Types of Hospital Wards‏ There are quite a few types of hospital　wards in the Japanese medical system, but they are usually classified within one of three broad categories. Today I’m going to introduce these categories. 1. Trauma centers In this … Continue reading →

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番傘

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dolce

Bangasa This umbrella was made around 80 years ago. It’s called a Bangasa. Bangasa are made by spreading Japanese paper across bamboo supports, then pasting thick oilpaper over top. This picture was taken in the Zengyou area in a garden … Continue reading →

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At Hospitals, There Are Conferences

Posted on May 2, 2015 by UMIODA

At these conferences, specialists exchange information regarding the patient’s current condition and outlook. At the hospital where I work, specialists such as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, social welfare workers, and pharmacists all gather to share … Continue reading →

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