Wednesday, April 28, 2010

It does happen in Japan - 8....

DARSHANS so far made.... - 3

14. Welcome party in Hamamatsu with Japanese colleagues - 2010/2/12:
This was in one of the posh hotels in Hamamatsu to welcome my foray into Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan after a successful completion of the language course in AOTS O'saka.









15. Belly Dance @ Kumar's Restaurant, Hamamatsu - 2010/2/20:
First time experience. It was a performance by an expert belly-dancer - Kazumi ;)



16. Holi @ Nakatajima Beach, Hamamatsu - 2010/2/28:
Inspite of Tsunami threat at the beach, the other day, Holi was celebrated with extreme vim and vigour.



17. Shima Peninsula - 2010/3/13:
The main highlights at Shima Peninsula were the EDO WONDERLAND - A theme park of the Samurai era and an awesome 40 minute ferry-ride through the seas of Shima.





18. Nikko - 2010/3/20 ~ 2010/3/22:
Located at about 150 km away from Tokyo, this place is one of the most visited during Autumn. The TOBU World Square - A small world inside an area of a few square metres, The Kegon Falls, The rope-way ride, Ryuuzu Falls, Arima Onsen, lot more beautiful natural sights, Cold winds, Greenery, Indian food and Onsen experience made this trip memorable.







19. Tokyo Drift - 2010/3/27:
The first round of this year's Drift, at Odaiba, Tokyo was admirably pulse-raising.





20. Nagoya - 2010/3/28:
Located at about 100 km from Hamamatsu, this is one of the largest cities in Japan famous for its PORT, Dolphin Show and Toyota Museum.







21. Skiing @ Yeti - 2010/4/4:
Located at about 4 hours from Hamamatsu, Yeti is the right place for first time Skiers. Catching the train in the last minute, Boarding the Yeti bound bus in the last second, less money in pocket, first-hand experience at Skiing, slipping atleaast a 100 times etc. made this day memorable.





22. Sakura Party @ Hamamatsu Castle - 2010/4/09:
Japanese Colleagues, Strange food, Sakura, of-course, Quiet Japanese girls blurting out and a lot of photos made the evening memorable at the Hamamatsu Castle.





23. Tamil New Year Celebrations @ Tokyo - 2010/4/10:
Felt like I was in Chennai. In the midst of a tamil speaking group, Meena, Prasanna, Manaada Mayilaada Group, Lollu sabha gang, tamil food, tamil fun etc, it was a totally nostalgic feel of School day/College day new year celebrations.





24. Sanaru Lake @ Takatsuka - 2010/4/11:
Located at about 15 minutes from place of residence, this lake is a typical mind-soothing location. Loved the peace, the silence in water, Sakura, relaxed cycling over here.



8 comments:

sents said...

nice pictures.. :)

Ravisekharan (a) Ravi said...

@Senthil : Thanks :)

Harish Kumar said...

Hey Ravi u r rocking man! Pictures are really good! Hwz life going on ?

Ravisekharan (a) Ravi said...

@Harish:
Thanks a lot. :) I am good. How abt u?

Unknown said...

d belly dancer n u look awsum!!! sema chem! :P

Ravisekharan (a) Ravi said...

@Rupa : Hm ;)

P said...

looks like you had a ball :) are you still there?

Ravisekharan (a) Ravi said...

@Priya:

Yup!! I still am here in Japan ;)

Regards,