tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post2837198876618040192..comments2024-03-24T15:14:30.227+09:00Comments on Stardust Talk : The New Year lights at the Former Foreign Settlement of Kobestardusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-50119845169054912012014-01-25T02:17:15.627+09:002014-01-25T02:17:15.627+09:00Beautiful photos, Yoko!
I felt like I was there!
C...Beautiful photos, Yoko!<br />I felt like I was there!<br />Cheers from Brazil, <br />MárciaMárcia Cobarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462886243098001031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-78432133353320308092014-01-21T00:17:50.649+09:002014-01-21T00:17:50.649+09:00Dear Yoko,
It was wonderful to hear from you agai...Dear Yoko,<br /><br />It was wonderful to hear from you again and we wish you also, a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year filled with the things that make your heart sing.<br /><br />Your photos, as usual, are outstanding. You've made this place come alive! I appreciate the work you put into this post with the very sharp pictures and the detailed comments. I have an urge to fly over and visit asap! Perhaps the owners would purchase your photos for a new advertising brochure. They'd be foolish not to do so. You mentioned the horrors or war, and I was struck with the thought of what humans can do if they leave off building weapons of destruction and direct their efforts toward building beautiful structures and livable cities and saving the environment, and taking care of those who suffer.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing and our best wishes, always!<br /><br />Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-14911301229075004032014-01-15T03:30:09.425+09:002014-01-15T03:30:09.425+09:00This store is massive......it's very interesti...This store is massive......it's very interesting to see your sparkling images......thank you Yoko!<br /><br />All best wishes for the New Year,<br />and happy blogging!<br />RubyForest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-39859330723183094132014-01-14T22:54:38.993+09:002014-01-14T22:54:38.993+09:00 こんばんは。とてもおしゃれな街ですね。写真がとても素敵です。光が溢れています。私もいつか行ってみた... こんばんは。とてもおしゃれな街ですね。写真がとても素敵です。光が溢れています。私もいつか行ってみたいです。Yoko様にとって本年も良い年でありますよう願ってます。Minoru Saitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217580635457149766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-31696554918520650132014-01-13T02:04:14.994+09:002014-01-13T02:04:14.994+09:00I wish you happiness and good health in this New Y...I wish you happiness and good health in this New Year. You have posted such lovely photographs of Kobe, I wish I could come shopping with you! I am hoping for a year of peace, and with no more of those terrible disasters caused by weather, and by war. My thoughts are with the people of the Philipines and also with the people in Fukushima.<br />Happy days to you and your family.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-42079207283580694872014-01-12T22:34:14.419+09:002014-01-12T22:34:14.419+09:00Dear Yoko, it is great to hear from you in the new...Dear Yoko, it is great to hear from you in the new-born year. Thank you for a very interesting and informative story. Just as I was about to ask what Former Foreign Settlement is, you explained it at the right time. As for your contemplation at the end, you actually rendered mine during recent vacation. I was looking at miriads of lights in beautifully illuminated cities and thought: It looks as if the whole world is one happy place where troubles do not exist. It is probably right to create this festive atmosphere. But would it be less right to spend half of the sums for a good cause? I'd attach similar pictures as an argument, if it were possible on blogger. <br />Hearty wishes to you!<br />PS. Never tried green tea with milk. Does not sound tempting!Irina Kovalenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788982507132678134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-32328619667085080012014-01-12T11:49:34.814+09:002014-01-12T11:49:34.814+09:00こちらこそ、今年もよろしくお願いいたします。Genius Galleryは旧居留地内のビルで、「33...こちらこそ、今年もよろしくお願いいたします。Genius Galleryは旧居留地内のビルで、「33番 旧居留地」の案内があります。土地の販売当時のブロック数が番地になっています。建物は新しいようですが、オリジナルの情報が見当たりません。14番目の写真でBEAMS Houseの右奥に見える青い箱のようなビルです。stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-87353258273008374142014-01-12T01:01:00.279+09:002014-01-12T01:01:00.279+09:00Lovely sharing of Kobe! I'm surprised to see n...Lovely sharing of Kobe! I'm surprised to see nice X'mas lightings in Kobe. I was a bit disappointed when there wasn't much in Tokyo when I was there last year. Dropping by to wish you Happy New Year! xoxoBlackswanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765892937555860461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-43669009324495949562014-01-11T00:33:17.028+09:002014-01-11T00:33:17.028+09:00明けましておめでとうございます。本年もよろしくお願いいたします!!
居留地、ステキですね。写真、どれ...明けましておめでとうございます。本年もよろしくお願いいたします!!<br />居留地、ステキですね。写真、どれも色がきれいでステキです。 建物のある場所は居留地のどこかだいたいわかるのですが、Genius Galleryもやはり居留地ですか? 教えていただければ嬉しいのですが。、☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-66318455655191116322014-01-10T22:56:30.305+09:002014-01-10T22:56:30.305+09:00おめでとうございます。今年も宜しくおねがいします。あの大地震から、神戸は復活しました。イルミネーショ...おめでとうございます。今年も宜しくおねがいします。あの大地震から、神戸は復活しました。イルミネーションが、しゃれてますね。7枚目、どこか外国のような雰囲気です。大丸といえば、心斎橋のも、内部のデコレーションが、洋風ですね。sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914623584143922445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-85907879713285545502014-01-10T19:46:16.221+09:002014-01-10T19:46:16.221+09:00Like many other Japanese including my friends and ...Like many other Japanese including my friends and families, Fukushima is always in my prayers and thoughts and especially when I’m happy, I’m very thankful and at the same time think about Fukushima. Additional man-made nuclear accident made it much harder for Fukushima to get revived than Kobe. Thank you for the introduction of an interesting book. Nowadays “matcha latte (green tea latte)” is very popular. stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-28002998131700256302014-01-10T18:48:50.960+09:002014-01-10T18:48:50.960+09:00Yokoさん 新年おめでとうございます。 すっかりご挨拶がおそくなりました。
今回は神戸の居留地、...Yokoさん 新年おめでとうございます。 すっかりご挨拶がおそくなりました。<br /> 今回は神戸の居留地、前回は大阪駅。 ライトが灯り始める前後の時間は都会の景観を 撮るのにふさわしく最適な時間ですね。<br /> 年末年始の冬の街角で、人々の どことなくうきうきした表情や足取りをカメラで追われた洋子さん。その姿も楽しそうに想えます。<br /> 二つの街を比べて見ると、神戸の居留地はその名のとおり、どこか異国へタイムスリップしたようなたたずまいですね。<br /> 今年も素晴らしいお写真を楽しみにしています。 <br /> Anzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12722028319052970092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-64781752917276571562014-01-10T18:26:39.713+09:002014-01-10T18:26:39.713+09:00I could recognize many brands there. This area loo...I could recognize many brands there. This area looks very high-end and upscale. Still, I like it. That classic vibe and together with the lights of the new year, it makes for a nice evening stroll. I love your closing thoughts, Yoko - what a wonderful way to ring in the new year: if we all could take our mind away from all the blitz around and take a moment to ponder on such warm facets of life, the world would truly be a beautiful place to live in.<br /><br />Wish you and your family a year full of joys and smiles ahead, dear Yoko.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606566484548310912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-80357369602801783662014-01-10T00:16:45.773+09:002014-01-10T00:16:45.773+09:00What pretty lights!What pretty lights!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-56342217984944050892014-01-09T23:28:27.162+09:002014-01-09T23:28:27.162+09:00The building is majestic in posh surroundings. Som...The building is majestic in posh surroundings. Sometimes it does seem so unfair when we reflect on the disparities that is happening around the globe, but this is life. There should be stronger political will and better vision from the local champions/ politicians for a more equitable society.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-4515978313412790462014-01-09T16:40:43.635+09:002014-01-09T16:40:43.635+09:00So not everyone has forgotten about Fukushima. You...So not everyone has forgotten about Fukushima. Your story and pictures reminds me of a children's story, <a href="http://amzn.to/1lDlmOz" rel="nofollow">"Tea with Milk"</a>. (There's now an <a href="http://amzn.to/1aJemHX" rel="nofollow">even cheaper Kindle version.)</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-45795049736510040532014-01-09T12:38:52.400+09:002014-01-09T12:38:52.400+09:00Hello Yoko, Happy New Year to you and your Family!...Hello Yoko, Happy New Year to you and your Family! The architectural shots show the grandeur of the buildings. When I visited Kobe in the mid-80's it seemed like a small town. I must not have seen this portion! I do love the magical city lights. In the midst of plenty, it's good to remember that many have much less. I hope your mother is doing much better. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-37793994122020348832014-01-09T11:37:12.715+09:002014-01-09T11:37:12.715+09:00pretty swanky!!pretty swanky!!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-35076299250842880022014-01-08T12:58:48.893+09:002014-01-08T12:58:48.893+09:00明けましておめでとうございます。年に何度か訪れる神戸ですが、(わたしは港と元町が多いです)新年には行...明けましておめでとうございます。年に何度か訪れる神戸ですが、(わたしは港と元町が多いです)新年には行ったことがないので新鮮なポストです。本当に意志と努力の結晶の復興の成果には目を見張るものがあります。一方失われたものもあまりに大きいですね。今年は世界で人災、天災の少ない年であることを願います。haricothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052133324297115131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-42462254883008246002014-01-08T04:39:47.612+09:002014-01-08T04:39:47.612+09:00Wow, cool post ! Beautiful place !
Wishing you too...Wow, cool post ! Beautiful place !<br />Wishing you too a peaceful, happy and prosperous new year filled with lots of fun, laughter and success. <br />Looking forward to your visit and comments in my blogs :)<br />Thanks<br />Rajiv<br /><a href="http://www.magnificentdewdrops.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">www.magnificentdewdrops.blogspot.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.magicalpresent.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">www.magicalpresent.blogspot.com</a>Rajiv Sankarapillaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104947066240261991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-58937127739801889122014-01-08T02:07:29.730+09:002014-01-08T02:07:29.730+09:00It is striking how European the buildings look. I,...It is striking how European the buildings look. I, too, am often struck by the excesses of modern society - Prada bags that cost more than some people earn in a year etc. So many people lead such difficult lives - whether from poverty or disasters. We cannot stop the natural disasters, but surely people can try to stop the human made disasters and think about the future instead of personal greed.susanvghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350184275433959922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-85587645027710660892014-01-08T00:04:59.553+09:002014-01-08T00:04:59.553+09:00Αγαπημένη μου Yoko
Συγνώμη που άργησα, αλλά είχα τ...Αγαπημένη μου Yoko<br />Συγνώμη που άργησα, αλλά είχα τα παιδιά και την εγγονή μου, όλες τις γιορτές.<br />Τι υπέροχες φωτογραφίες και από την Osaka, τι πλούσια εμπορικά κέντρα με εξαιρετικό διάκοσμο και φώτα!<br />Οι βαθύτερες σκέψεις σου, είναι και δικές μου.<br />Και δεν είναι μόνον οι φυσικές καταστροφές, είναι και οι πόλεμοι και οι οικονομικοί πόλεμοι.<br />Εύχομαι να είστε όλοι καλά στην οικογένεια σου!<br />Σου στέλνω μια ζεστή αγκαλιά και σου εύχομαι μια ευτυχισμένη χρονιά, με υγεία και πραγματοποίηση των ονείρων σου!<br />Πολλά φιλιάmagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348628808078637370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-5206147307000976402014-01-07T16:55:19.214+09:002014-01-07T16:55:19.214+09:00Dear Yoko - some wonderful architecture in the For...Dear Yoko - some wonderful architecture in the Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe with some serious, sophisticated, shopping there too.<br />I share your thoughts about the future in 2014 - for many life is very difficult struggling to make ends meet, coping with the consequences of fighting, and the tragedies brought about by natural disasters. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-80903859043552426772014-01-07T04:57:04.269+09:002014-01-07T04:57:04.269+09:00Vilken pampig byggnad du visar det är så vackert i...Vilken pampig byggnad du visar det är så vackert i stora städer med sina varuhus där man kan strosa runt och hitta mycket skoj.Önskar dig ett härligt år med många nya och trevliga upplevelser.<br />Kram Meta in SwedenMetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642529388562692019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324653069160902634.post-49024339476533899712014-01-07T04:06:14.795+09:002014-01-07T04:06:14.795+09:00Dear Yoko,
first of all a happy and prosperous Ne...Dear Yoko,<br /><br />first of all a happy and prosperous New Year for you and your whole family!<br /><br />Your night shots of Daimaru Department Store and other street scenes at your town of birth Kobe could have been taken in an European city as well in my humble opinion. At a first glance especially the building with the arcades is of a very European style. But the following photos with the huge and impressive brand shops I know from a stroll through Ginza street at Ginza / Tokyo - most of the Japanese (and rich Korean, Chinese and Russian) ladies are really addicted the big fashion and luxury brands as far as I was able to see, especially in the metropolitan areas.<br />In stark contrast to this world are your thoughts to the world of misery - thanks a lot for this mental leap, Yoko. It really helps us to see what is really important in real life - peace, health, education and a certain level of prosperity.<br /><br />Thanks a lot for your wonderful shots and thoughts at the beginning of 2014!<br /><br />Uwe.<br />you-wee becausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047534075417228528noreply@blogger.com