Leaves on the Street

The colors of leaves of cherry trees are among the best in autumn.

Sweets in Kobe

I am always fascinated by the colors and shapes of wagashi (Japanese sweets). The one on the right is wrapped in a bamboo leaf.

Doll Troops

The roly-poly doll is about 5 cm tall.

Fake and Real

I made the small pumpkin out of clay. The green eggplant is called "shiro'nasu"(white eggplant).

Jack O' Lantern Cake

I saw these cakes at Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo.

Local Fish in Hokkaido

This size of the fish was about 30 cm wide.

Mushroom

Mushroom (2)

Niwaka Cookie

Pumpkin

Street Car

Pear

Apple

Sculpture

Hamanashi Flowers

Peppers

Green Persimon

Back In Tokyo

My wife and I have arrived in Tokyo safely, with a bit of jet lag. Thank you for all who helped and participated in the Brazilian events and others. I have also posted a photo album on New York City, where I stayed a few days before going back to Japan.
- MT

My photo album

For those who are interested in my lecture tour in Brazil, I have created a photo album.

- MT

Junko Taniguchi in Sao Paulo

This is a sneak preview of Junko Taniguchi's lecture delivered on August 8, 2009, at TransAmerica Expo Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil.