Comments for Travels with Zen-Aida

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by zda

zda — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:25:47 +0000

Thanks for your comment. This wonderful nation will endure!

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by Terry at Overnight New York

Terry at Overnight New York — Fri, 20 May 2011 22:20:58 +0000

Your pictures of Fuji-san are lovely, and it's nice to see this Japanese icon in all its serene and stately glory following the mayhem that has befallen Japan. I lived in Tokyo for four years a while back and loved its proximity to Fuji. It is a true constant for the nation. I remember history-minded locals telling me how Fuji stood as a beacon of hope when the great Tokyo quake of 1923 resulted in raging fires that destroyed much of the city. And so it is once again.

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by zda

zda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:05:48 +0000

That is actually the point of this posting - I want to show that life goes on calmly and normally in most of the country. Of course, I am just as much shaken as everyone else by the images we are getting on TV, but the Japanese themselves are stoically carrying on with their lives. Check out http://livejapan.org/ for live webcams from all parts of Japan.

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by zda

zda — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:00:24 +0000

Yes, yes, I am well and back in Berlin. All my friends in Japan are fine, too. In Tokyo, a friend living on the 6th floor only experienced a painting falling off the wall.

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by Juan A. Mendoza V.

Juan A. Mendoza V. — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:57 +0000

Querida Zenaida, Como bien dice mi hermana Claudia, estamos pendientes de saber si te encuentras BIEN !!!! Por favor envíanos un mensajito. Besos, Juan A.

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by Hans Dohn

Hans Dohn — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:25:28 +0000

This posting feels bizarre. The whole world is looking at Japan, worrying about friends and relatives who might have been hit by earthquakes or tsunami waves. Nuclear power plants are exploding. Aparently you're doing fine. But could you add a few remarks that makes it more understandable how this all is not affecting you at all?

You are our eyewitness in the country that fills international newspapers' headlines. Can you let us know, how you are experiencing what's going on?

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by A. Meadows

A. Meadows — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:16:52 +0000

Hi Zenaida, Glad to see that you are no where near Sendai! I am horrified and deeply saddend to see what is happening there! I enjoyed your article on the Adachi Museum as I have always admired pictures of it in the 'Journal of Japanese Gardening' . Thank you for your excellent pictures of Mount Fuji ! I have seen it many times from Shinkansen on my way from Kyoto or Nagoya to Tokyo. Seeing it for myself across Sago Bay or reflected in Kawaguchi Lake are among memories which will never fade from view. Take care of yourself. Love from Anne

Comment on Japan: Endless views of Mt. Fuji by C. Mendoza

C. Mendoza — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:47:16 +0000

Dear and gererous and-oh so zen- ZenAida, I hope you're all right. As you have been posting messages about Japan I suppose you're there, and I wish you the best, to you and to all those who are enduring those hard times there.

Comment on Japan: Totorri sand dunes by knut

knut — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:19:43 +0000

Das war ein wunderbarer, teilweise mystischer Film.
Ich habe ihn 2x gesehen.

Viel Spass noch in meiner 2. Heimat Japan!

K n u t

Comment on Japan: Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden by James

James — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:37:30 +0000

I am glad that you enjoyed Shinjuku Gyoen. It is a favourite with all of my guests.

If you are headed back towards Tokyo do let us know! If you have not yet been to Kamakura then that is an easy day-trip and 90mins north of Tokyo is Sendai which has one of Nihon-Sankei in Matsushima; another great day trip.

Enjoy your travels!

PS - Especially glad that you found a nice cat cafe - some are dreadfully kept!