Washism

Sakuras have long fallen off the trees, but lots of different coloured hydrangeas (ajisai) are blooming everywhere, and each time we pass someones garden with these flowers, we always stop to admire the pretty hues... of purple, pink and blue. each time is a different shade of colour, depending on the weather around that area.

Today, we found some pretty blue ones...

and some other pretty flowers which we are not sure what they are called

and this is a typical vegetable garden which are very common at the place we stay at.

These mini plots of land are divided into sections and anyone is free to rent and plant what they like. most of the time it is vegetables...

can you spot those giant green sprouts of the japanese leek?

Those who are really serious and plant a lot, sell them through JA, which is where i get all my fresh lovely vegetables.

Tonight for dinner,

curry oyakodon (chicken and egg don), grilled potatoes and lettuce soup

Added some curry powder and miso to the usual oyakodon to make this.

we went to this burger place at kichijoji called GONO burger, which reminds me very much of Botak Jones in Singapore. but a very very classy version of botak jones since the cafe space is run by a team of young lads with nice interior sense. will definitely go back for more!