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115 comments
mary severine says:
Oct 22, 2005
Nils, On Oct. 18 2005 I posted a comment on your jan 2003 post about the Sesshu Exhibit. I had read the previous note posted on Sept 18, 2005 posted by Cheryl Crain regarding her Sesshu Long Scroll .
I am trying to contact her. Her phone in Hilo is unlisted. I know when she posted on your site, she submitted her email as did I. Big Favor: could you email her and send her my email address? Cheryl and I went to college together in the late 60′s and I’d just like to reconnect.
Thanks. Mary Severine, San Diego, California
Rae says:
Oct 31, 2005
Hi wpould like to know the Japanese word for a NZ shellfish GEO DUCK – or (gooey duck)
Thanks – Interesting seafood – name list
sk says:
Nov 8, 2005
hajimemashite. watashi wa sanjana to moushimasu. indojin desu. 2003nen jyuunigatsu kara nihongo o benkyou shite imasu. ima nihongo nouryoku shiken no 2kyuu o benkyou shite imasu. nihonjin to kaiwa shitain desu. kyoumi ga attara renraku shite kudasai.
Philippe says:
Nov 28, 2005
Nils,
Beautiful site.
My question is not exactly about Kyoto, but a bit more in the south.
Im looking for the exact place (in google earth) of Kizuminami Water Tower.
See http://www.yannarthusbertrand.com/yann2/Sortie_HTML/img/large/TVDC/EXPO_TVDC_177.jpg
Thanks for your help !
Philippe / Geneva
Will Swanson says:
Dec 2, 2005
Hi Nils,
I love your blog, you do a great job of making me all natsukashii for Kyoto, thanks for sharing with the world.
If you’re down by Takashimaya on Shijo and Kawaramachi anytime soon, please swing by ‘A’ or Chikkyu-ya for me and have a beer there, I have no idea when I’ll be back there, and the Yebisu tastes especially good in those two places. If you don’t know where they are, I can send you the gps info…
:D
-Will
Val says:
Dec 24, 2005
Hello Nils,
This is my first experience with a blog so forgive the questions if they seem silly.
What is the wish list for? Are these items that are unavailable in your area? I am coming to Kyoto in October 2006 and if there is something form Canada or the U.S you need perhaps I can bring it for you. Where can I read about how and why you came to Japan?
none given says:
Mar 25, 2006
Hey Nils,
been a fan of your site for a couple of years as it kept alive my own memories of Kyoto but when is it heading back to become ” Alive in Kyoto ” rather than ” Greg in Kyoto ” !!!
He’s a lovely kid, and I cant waiting until he gets a blog of his own, but where has the old town gone to? Fatherhood must be consuming you and blocking our view through your eyes!
Thanks.
Dave says:
Apr 10, 2006
Hi Nils,
I was just wondering if you knew of any estate agents in Kyoto who are good to go to when renting old Japanese houses?
Thanks
nils says:
Apr 12, 2006
Try the machiya club link in the right column, and Tsurukawa-san at 075-722-1117
C. R. Kettell says:
Apr 18, 2006
Seeing your photos brings back many memories of life in Japan — riding my bike beneath the towering, flowering cherry trees along the river in Fukui-shi. And the cicadas, and Noh in the ruins of a castle, and a waterfall of lightning bugs… so many pleasant experiences.
Thank you for sharing your work and your family’s experiences.
Best to you,
A fan in San Francisco…
John Hanley says:
Apr 22, 2006
Hi Nils,
I’ve enjoyed your site for some time. I live in Texas now, but I was born in Kyoto and like to look at your photos as events and the seasons pass.
Do you know of a Kyoto telephone directory that is online? I am trying to locate some folks.
Regards,
John
Rob connell says:
Apr 24, 2006
Nice site. I really enjoy your pictures and thoughts. I will be in Kyoto this summer. I am bringing my girlfriend with me. It will be her 1st time in Japan. I have been to Kyoto several times as I grew up in Yokohama and Hayama. My pops was in the US Navy. I live in San Jose California now.
Keep up the good work.
P.S. Cute kid. Reminds me of me. I too am half/half.
amberglow says:
May 8, 2006
Hiya, i’m sorry i won’t be getting to Kyoto this trip…hopefully i’ll be back there tho, one day (i got a great airfare deal, so there should be more)
adorable kid! : >
Angel Alpas says:
May 9, 2006
Nils,
Glad to see you’re still alive (In Kyoto).
Mr. Okawa is retiring from CSUF Fencing next Monday (May 15) and we’re having a retirement banquet in his honor. Contact me. We’re trying to update the alumni database. Michael Hinojos will be taking over as coach next season.
If you’d like to contribute any photos, etc. send them to me via e-mail. B-T-W, one of the plans is to generate funds to start a Heizaburo Okawa Scholarship. Hope to hear from you soon.
Soyuzno says:
Jul 18, 2006
Hi Nils,
I just came to your website and I love it. I enjoy all your photos. I just came to Tokyo three months ago. So this website is very informative to me, since I still don’t know anything about Japan. Even the language :p
I’ll check this website regularly :)