Author Archives: BenClark

鎌倉を吟行しました。

Posted on October 11, 2013 by BenClark

road runs long temple mountain rises high sweat furrows brow Ben　（べん）

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鎌倉を吟行しました。

Posted on October 11, 2013 by BenClark

Buddha smiles down surfers fill expansive coast hawks circle above Ben　（べん）

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鎌倉を吟行しました。

Posted on October 11, 2013 by BenClark

warm autumn radiance all gather under resting Buddha cool solemn tranquility Ben　（べん）

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Rough morning

Posted on October 3, 2013 by BenClark

This morning was very difficult. It included a series of adventures that began when I discovered that I needed to get more cash. First, I tried to use the local ATM machines but they would not accept a foreign card. … Continue reading →

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3 Tourist Spots

Posted on October 3, 2013 by BenClark

The weather today was bright and sunny with a big blue sky. This means it was a great day for sight seeing but really hot! The first stop today was the Kamakura Buddha. This is a giant statue of the … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on October 2, 2013 by BenClark

on walking bridge paths cross once again friendship starts anew Upon arrival in Fujisawa, it was on a walking bridge outside the north entrance of the train station that I was re-united with old friends from NACOS. It seems appropriate … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on October 2, 2013 by BenClark

like old friends meeting again for first time welcome to fujisawa Arriving in Fujisawa was a happy reunion. It was fantastic to be met by friendly faces after traveling so far. Although friends may be separated, friendship still lives on. … Continue reading →

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Enoshima

Posted on October 2, 2013 by BenClark

Today I visited Enoshima. It is a small island to the south of Fujisawa. There is a temple on a mountain top there. The views of the ocean are amazing! The scenic view made up for a monk that brushed … Continue reading →

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NACOS Family

Posted on September 30, 2013 by BenClark

I never imagined that the NACOS family is so strong! Recently, I traveled to China for business. On the way home, I had to pass through Tokyo so I decided to stay for a few days. I contacted NACOS and … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on September 16, 2013 by BenClark

colorful costumes hands up, then down, turn around that is Bon dance At the end of August was the Okinawan Festival in Kapiolani Park. Many people went to see and participate in the Bon dance. Some people even dressed in … Continue reading →

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