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03-02-2006, 05:57 AM
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| Formerly Rice Burner   Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Royal Enfield
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
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|  Japanese Lawn Cherry Blossoms Something new to the people outside Japan - maybe?  and my bike Suzuki ST250E  Last edited by Samurai; 03-02-2006 at 07:28 PM. |
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03-02-2006, 12:44 PM
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| Et cetera ad nauseum   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,296
| Wow. The only thing blossoming here are the upside-down-car-in-the-ditch weeds. We got an inch last night and it's as if people forgot how to drive already.
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03-02-2006, 02:54 PM
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| Throttle Jockey   Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| I have spent 10 years of my life in Japan, and the cherry blossoms are the most beautiful views ever seen by my eyes. The blossoms do not last long, but that brief moment gave me a much greater appreciation for their beauty. I love the festivals that accompany the occasion too.
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03-02-2006, 04:52 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| Riding a motorcycle on streets lined with cherry trees with blossoms in full bloom... well, that's awesome!
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03-02-2006, 06:38 PM
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| Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Royal Enfield
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Posts: 641
| Everyone: Glad you enjoyed the pics. John: Like this photo? Where did you live in Japan? You know what - you done good for coaching me how to post the full sized pics. The pic was shot last year in Hadano city where my son lives.  Last edited by Samurai; 03-02-2006 at 06:42 PM. |
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03-02-2006, 06:51 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| Ah yes, brings back memories RB!  1975-1980, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken 1994-1996, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken 2000-2003, Fussa-shi, Tokyo-to (hope I got this one right  )In Yokosuka, I was a child then. My father was a sailor in the US Navy stationed at the base there. For the other two, I was (and still am) an active duty airman in the US Air Force. My first tour was at Misawa Kichi while my second tour was at Yokota Kichi. I would go again in a heartbeat if given the opportunity. I loved the land, the people, the food, etc. P.S. Glad I can help you out with the pictures.
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03-02-2006, 07:16 PM
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| Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Royal Enfield
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Posts: 641
| 2000-2003, Fussa-shi, Tokyo-to (hope I got this one right )Yes, you got this right. I am currently live at Ayase city where the Atsugi US Naval Base is. I had a few pilot friends whom I used to have sushi at a local sushi house but they were gone back to the States. So I need to lubricate my tongue somehow or other ps: May I ask you another question on the Forum? On the page for "Threds in Forum" most of the posts have a diamond mark (like New Posts) but mine has an envelope mark (you have posted in this thread). How come mine is different? I did not set any mark, though. Last edited by Samurai; 03-02-2006 at 07:25 PM. |
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03-02-2006, 07:21 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| Good! I found one of my photo albums. I'll try to locate some pics of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki City (Aomori Pref.) and post them. It may take a little while. It's dinner time for me. 
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03-02-2006, 08:33 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
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| Okay, just got done scanning some pictures. These were taken at Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture in the spring of 1995. Here they are below:   ...and the last one is yours truly: 
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03-02-2006, 08:42 PM
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| Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Royal Enfield
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Posts: 641
| Nice pictures! I was going to say Hirosaki is famous for the castle and the cherry blossoms but your post was quicker. I saw some people are enjoying a party ... they seem to say 'Hana yori Dango' (Pudding rather than praise) sometimes.
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03-02-2006, 08:50 PM
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| Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
Posts: 3,160
| Thank you! I enjoyed every minute of the Cherry Blossom festival. I went to Hirosaki with a few friends and it seems every where we walked, we would get invited to sit with the Japanese people there. Sake and Sapporo beer made their way around very quickly. 
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03-03-2006, 12:08 AM
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| Can Ride And Chew Gum   Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: 2005 C50
Location: Selma, Alabama
Posts: 2,058
| I need to start getting by this forum more often again... almost missed this thread (and likely would have if not for a PM from my good friend Hama )Trapper - good luck finding a bike like Riceburners (unless you want to make a quick trip to Japan) R B - aren't you glad you got that new computer a few months ago? You should dig out a few of the other cherry blossom pictures from near your house, and the park, and post them. EZR - great photos!
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03-03-2006, 08:24 AM
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| Doesn't think you're funny   Joined: Dec 2004
Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black
Location: Tampa, FL
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great shots guys, those are awesome views (the cherry blossoms and the bike....not EZ..haha) . | |
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