Life goes on

There is one word I have always followed,  ” Life does not give you what you want, the Life does give you what you deserve ”

I would say if you have lived by yourself, working full -time with full commitment, have faced lots of difficulties you will need this word many times not daily but often.

Thinking back 5 years ago. finished my first job and decided to move in one of the biggest cities in the world, new job, new people, without stopping and thinking about life, I am wondering if this is something I have wanted when I was 20yrs, the answer is ” Yes , I am doing what I used to be willing ” but next I started to think ” if I am happy ” ..

People changed so what you wanted to be 5 years ago is not what I want to be now.

Do I think too much about life and happiness ?

 

New Years resolution 2015

Sometime life doesn’t provide you what you want, life provides what you deserve.

Stay positive, Stay strong and Stay smiling .
This year would be the greatest moment for you 🙂

Love my boyfriend, inspiration from friends, peace my family,passion my career, leave the past , think about the future, live the present.

With love.
Y.

http://imgur.com/gallery/Fm3sWJW

I would like to consider it once I reach to this point…
sometimes life does not give you what you desire, life gives you what you deserve instead..
What add value to is to keep going and being patient.
Open the windows and feel the air, then we can learn over again.

Yume

Japan, strange country? -WORK

YouTube Japan The Strange Country English

This video is made some years ago,
but I watched it sometimes.
Clearly to say, this video makes a point very well.
We work really hard, if you are working as a full time, and especially sales representative, you usually work around 10-13hours a day.
I was working at Japanese company as an International KAM, I don’t usually go out but I worked 14hours a day.
Since I really wanted to work out at the gym, I usually leave my home and take a first train(5am) to go to the gym and take the last train(0am) to go home from my company.

My case was rarely, most of my colleague usually sleep until the really need to go to the office.
But I didn’t want to spend my day without anything for me, just for work.
After 3years, I quit my job and started working at a multinational company based in Tokyo.
There are 70% are from different countries, Europe, Oceania, and East Asia.
We are all working as a head hunter, so we work very hard.
Some people work from 8:30am-8pm.
However I then realized the difference from my previous company.
Although I work very hard at a new company, I don’t usually feel uncomfortable because I really don’t need to care of anybody, all of them are focus on their duties.
When I was working at Japanese company, I always had to be aware of others, not only my boss, I mean Everybody, so looking back,
I really don’t know why I worked until late at the moment… did I work really slowly ??
I honestly love my country, people, but
there are many things we have to improve our history.
My foreign friends always say they want to live in Japan but they do not want to work at Japanese company.
Even if my friends who once work at international company, they said they can’t work at Japanese company..
I’m not the one who can change the world, even if one small country ,
I only can do is change myself.

we must appreciate our ancestor thank to them, out economy had been dramatically increased since WWII,but we are now living just following their track, some big Japanese companies still never change the way their origin used , but I think it is silly.
History is the past, and we should create our own way.
I’m very impressed my colleague who come to Japan from other countries.
They are very hungry and always try to be better their self.
Of course, there are many ways to live.
I would prefer choosing to be my own way.
But in deed I don’t think I can go back to work at Japanese company.
So I must be strong enough to fight .

Yume

Pray your New Year’s resolution in Kyoto

Although it’s almost in the end of January, never too late for set your resolution for 2014.

In Japan, we often pray our New Year’s resolution at Shrine.

Kyoto is one of the most famous place for Shrine, there are many Shrines

many people come from every places, of course from abroad as well.

Heian Jingu Shrine which was established to memorialize in 1895.

Comparing to other shrines, Heian Jingu doesn’t have long history, but

because of its beautiful architectural and also there are many restaurants,

Cafe, and museum are beside the shrines, it’s a popular for visitors.

In this year, I went to Shrine (in the morning is the best time for visit)

then headed directly to the museum.

There is also a funny vehicle named Rickshaw (Jin-Riki Sya)

It’s for fun, and the driver knows very well about restaurants.

If you have time, why don’t you try!

Xx
Yume

Learning about Tokyo

 

Since I had a short break (although in Japan we do not usually have this), I had been out for some weeks.

In 2014, I’m very exciting as I always in the beginning!

Anyway, this year I would like to enjoy my life day by day.

 

Well, I get back to my city, Kyoto.

I’m a little bit impressed after working a lot in Tokyo.

Tokyo is like another country for me. I do not know anybody and people never stop moving.

In contrast with Tokyo, Kyoto is quiet.

When I was in Tokyo, my girl told me that she is from Kyoto, but she doesn’t feel like going back to Kyoto for work.

Because once she stops and leaves this central city for Kyoto, she won’t come back to Tokyo again.

 

I can feel the same.

Fortunately, I am not going to stay here long but I am getting worried about going back to the city like Tokyo.

 

When I went to NYC, I did not feel the same.

Because in NYC, there are many nationality and freedom.

In Tokyo, especially for foreign people will feel loneliness.

Tokyo is one of the biggest city in the world but mostly Japanese are living compare to NYC, London.

Although I am Japanese, I felt loneliness and there are many places where you can go alone, the restaurants,

Karaoke, hotels.

I learned about Tokyo from the movie, and I thought ok, even Sofia felt the same as me.

I was cheered up.

                       

 

A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.  

Director: Sofia　Coppola

Tokyo is beautiful, growing and interested city and you can learn quickly.

Xx

Yume

 

 

 

 

 

Kobe, Mountain and Beer day, You deserve it!

Today I would like to introduce you about Kobe.
Kobe is the place where is the capital city of Hyogo prefecture on the southern side of the main Honshu.
It takes about 30-40 minutes by train from Osaka.
This city has chosen by several awards as `The most beautiful city to live (2007.byForbes) it’s clean, and there is ocean in Kobe, so this city is also well known
as international trade.

The night in Kobe is also beautiful.

If you go to Kobe-Kitano, fashionable town, you will find some European Cultures
there. The Kitano area is dotted with residences built by foreigners who arrived in Kobe after the port opened is a popular sightseeing area.

If you would like to enjoy outdoor, Kobe also has the great sport for you.
Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya, the symbols of Kobe, have been loved by the locals as great mountain leisure areas through the ages.
There are many people go to climb Mt,Rokko, I did also!
I tried once in March, it took 3 hours to achieve to the top of mountain.
If you have tried it before, you will agree with me.
Once I reached to the top, I was really impressed.
Mt.Rokko is one of the popular mountain but now days, Mt,Fuji is the
ost popular because it became to be a world hesitate in 2013 so
there are always too many people and also usually Mt.Fuji is only opened
during August.
If you are curious on Japanese Mountain, why don’t you try Mt, Rokkou 
I have one more secret for enjoying mountain.

After climbing Mt.Rokko, I went to Arima Hot Spring.
You can go there on your making descent.
Arima Hot Spring is one of the most popular hot springs sports in Japan.
There are over 20 places you can go to enjoy hot spring.
The cost is average 1,000JPY, so I enjoyed it after hiking and then…of course
Some beers are waiting for you!!(Ops, I hope you do not drive then)

xx Yumeko 🙂

One of the best season to visit (You can enjoy without money!)

I am glad to inform to all you that finally, I can feel autumn in Japan.
According to weather report, this year autumn red leaves will be start in the middle to end of November (almost in 2 weeks!).
There are many places you can see and enjoy them, but as some of you know
the one of the most popular spot is Kyoto.
Since I was born in Kyoto and spent most of autumn here, I am telling to you with 100% confidence, Kyoto is the best spot to enjoy in autumn, plus
without spending lot of money. But you should keep some tips in your mind
to enjoy wiser if you are planning to come.
Why? Because there are too many people to come in this season, and
many shops and tour agents are intend to make a plan high cost.

So here are some tips !
・Come to visit in the middle – in the end of November (in 2013)
・There are some temples which open at the night (around 18pm)
I recommend you to go to Kiyomizu-Temple.
They open to see the red leaves as `Special Night Opening`
Term is : 15th November-8th December 2013, you can see more detail as below,
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
It must be cold at night (around 10 degrees in Kyoto) so you need to bring something cover your body.

One more thing you can not miss when you visit to Japan,
is about food !!
In Japan, you can enjoy your food not only taste but its visual, and
you will be able to feel the season with food.
Here are some restaurants you must enjoy with them,

http://www.ukiya.co.jp/menu_sozai/menu.htm
(Soba (noodle), Tempura (Seafood and vegetables which have battered and deep fried)

http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~junidany/hanamikoji.htm
(Traditional Japanese plate)

these are from the second restaurant.

If you have a little bit knowledge about Japan, you can more enjoy with less cost 🙂

XX
Yume