Sasuke 2009

Every year more than 100 candidates attend to complete a four stage competiton called Sasuke (japanese). They are challenged to finish every stage using their body strenght. They need to jump, reach on different things, hold tight to things, cliffhang, run, in order to finish the stage. All 4 stages are different and are getting difficult to finish stage by stage.

I am always looking forward to watching Sasuke every year. Today I came home late and the show already started. Grabed a cup of tea, some snacks and while watching the TV, I was holding tight the cup of tea in one hand. With the other hand I was nervously eating the snacks.

Makoto Nagano (japanese), the ninja warrior of Sasuke made it up to the 4th stage again. He managed to finish the 4th stage during the 17th edition of Sasuke. This year, Nagano Makoto and a 24 years old competitor made it up to the the 4th stage.

Nagano Makoto winning the 17th edition of Sasuke 2006.
Nagano Makoto during the 3rd Stage- Sasuke 2008.

Romani in Japonia

Cateva detalii surprinse de Andrei Plesu in calatoria sa in Japonia.


Andrei Plesu-Romani in Japonia
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Heartwarming Comedy- The Yellow Smiley Face

I needed to see this video- never lose your patience when somebody is trying to find "the blue button". A heartwarming comedy that needs to be seen :)

via Laura Driha

The Yellow Smiley Face- directed by Constantin Popescu; produced by Saga Films Romania

Inakadate Rice Field Art 2009

Today I managed to go to Inakadate village and see the rice field art.The drawings on the rice field are created by planting various types of rice. Planting the rice field starts in late April and the drawings become more visible every month. The peak is in September.

Volunteers are helping at planting the rise and on the 4th of October they help at the crop.
Visitors take an elevator situated in a nearby building that looks like an old castle, to the 5th floor, then walk the stairs up to the 7th floor. From there visitors are able to see the drawings.

This year a Sengoku warrior and Napoleon were the two main characters.

Românii, fără viză în Japonia

"În mai puţin de două săptămâni, românii vor putea călători fără viză în Japonia, informează Ministerul Afacerilor Externe. Decizia este valabilă doar puţin peste doi ani."

EVZ.ro -- Românii, fără viză în Japonia
Românii nu vor mai avea nevoie de viză pentru Japonia :: Libertatea.ro

Hiranai Nebuta Festival

Small but lively nebuta float passing on the streets of Hiranai.

Appearently the Nebuta started in this small city, when Hiranai and Aomori were still considered one city.

Shamisen in Aspam- Aomori

Passed by the little stage under the escalators and couldn' t pass by without taking this short video.

After this performer came this man singing these amazing songs using only his hands (soon).

Trip to Tokyo

Rushing on the streets in Roppongi, trying to find the right trains in all the crowded stations, searching for cool places remembered me of the never changing, busy, hot and crowded at every time of the day, Tokyo.

In the evening we had dinner at Darie, the romanian restaurant in Ginza( feedbacks with photos). It was as delicious as the last time I visited it!

I might go to Tokyo again soon. What recommandations do you have? Restaurants? Clubs?

Shinkansen to Tokyo

Typhoon No 9 is approaching

Yesterday the weather forecast announced heavy rain and strong wind.At the moment only the wind is here,but the 31℃ pulled everyone out of their houses on the beaches.


Tommorow I am on my way to Tokyo. Hope the Thyphoon doesn't make us big surprises.

I'll post soon about this summer in Romania and Aomori Nebuta (Aomori Nebuta- wikipedia).