“サトリの森” ～ Forever

In front of the gates on New Year My dad passed away on the 8th of January, 2009. In Japan, people usually go into mourning a year when their parent died. So my family did, which means no special meal for the New Year. No New Year greeting. We spent our time whatever we wanted to. So did our fur daughter. We spent three days at my mother's house. After we got back, we visited Takahata-Fudo temple . Takahata Fudo temple washing your hands and rinse your mouth (to cleanse before getting in the temple) What are they doing? They are doing................ incense (Feel the smoke, then your weak points are gonna be healed? It's said.) in front of Dainichi-do, or the hall where a statue is placed. To tell the truth, My main purpose was to see Mr. Hijikata , and to eat the New Year Udon. Hijikata, Toshizo "the Kaiun-udon" (or a good luck Udon) On a happy occasion, we often eat gold! (it's good for your health, too...

We are going to stay my mother's house a couple days. Wish everyone good luck for the coming year! See you next year!

First of all, I should announce that our K9 Games team, "Wandrous" didn't make top five this time. But we deserved it. And at the same time, the other teams' improvement of the skill amazed us. We usually starts our dog training after April. But probably the other teams start after the K9 Games Champion Ship. So our leader, Nacchan, has made up her mind to start our training a bit earlier next year. OK! I will follow her decision anyway. We stayed at a cottage around the event site the day before the Games, which we enjoyed to us. visiting a nice park near Mt.Fuji Having dinner at a nice restaurant with my nice friends & Look! What a big sweets! This was not mine. But suddenly an insane murderer appeared and tried to kill the pie. aiiieee！！ photo by Nacchan In the night, we shared the cottage wit...

Thank you very much!! our 'Wandrous' team has earned a place in The Champion Ship at K9 Games® in November 8 !!! Frankly speaking, I never ever expected it. That's why I have already put my uniform in order in my closet ;-p written by Arwen

Have you ever heard of K9 GAMES® ? Dr.Ian Dunbar who is a veterinarian, animal behaviourist created this competitive games for dogs and owners and the games were held in 1995 in San Francisco. In Japan, they were held in 2005. In subsequent, 2006,2007,2008 and 2009. At the first and the second competition, I participated with Satori. Then our team, 'Dogs In Black' won a prize at the first time K9 Games® in Japan. 2005 　waiting for the Doggy Dash 2006 'Dogs In Black 'team members The third time, I was in the games with Leila. It was a big challenge for us because she was a bit shy when she was among dogs. 2007 'Wandrous' members in the dance costume But I think she did her best. I skipped joining in 2008 because of my private matter. Then I participated in the games with Leila this year again. Team 'Wandrous' photo by Hata We won third prize among six teams. After all, I thought we needed some mor...

On the 3rd of September, Tella died. Tella was a beautiful dog who delivered lots of puppies in this world, including our Satori. She died just before being 12 years old on the 9th of this month. photo from my website presented by NS abfiCH CJ's Sweet Tarantella of Kuro, CGC, TT, OFA, ROM September 9, 1997 - September 3, 2009 We really thank Tella who let us have such a nice girl, Satori. Our beautiful girl, Satori (Does she look like mama?) Tella, we won't forget you! May her spirit rest in peace.

In Japan, we had a long rainy season this year. So during our trip, unfortunately we sometimes had lots of rain. When Satolela papa came back home from abroad, his body condition was not perfect. We were supposed to set off for our holiday three days later after he came back, though. We were not sure whether we could go or not. So I couldn't finish packing until the last moment, which I don't like. Because I always pack ahead. So I had almost given up going on camping. But luckily he recovered, and we could set off to visit my uncle and aunt, and our friend at the campsite in Takayama-city after leaving one day late. My uncle and aunt were glad that Richard became well, and we visited them with Satori and Leila. Leila who was on the alert for them before became relax with each visit. My uncle is nearly blind and is unable to walk from diabetes. But when he started talking about a famous Sumo wrestler, 'Futaba-yama' who was active around 1920-1930, he s...

It's finished in Japan. It happened only a part of Japan. But I could watched the event on TV. Of course, I would have felt more excitement if I were there. This is the one of the TV show. This is the island called Yakushima. The commentator in the show said the light which looked like the gloom of the sun set was the area of partial solar eclips, the other side that the total solar eclips occurred was completely dark. Unfortunately it was raining most of area in Japan. But this is the nice shot from Iwo Jima, or Iwo island. I was able to see the prominence in the show, which was great. Next 'Total solar eclips show' in Japan will be 26years later. I wonder if I am still in Japan? written by Arwen

In Japan, TV shows have begun a live broadcast of the event from 9:30 a.m.