Preparing

I am still in Tokyo, and will leave for Beijing in the afternoon, and tomorrow, will evening will fly back to Penang for my Seah cheak's funeral.
My Boss has approved my leave, though schedule is damn tight, and I have not really slept well since 2 weeks ago. And nowadays, it seems like i need to sleep lesser and lesser, perhaps older, perhaps energy coming from somewhere else.

Ciao.

Choong, Shinagawa

I Have Been Asking.....

Within a Span of one year plus, my dad and my seah chek (small uncle) left this world, forever.
I have been asking, the meaning of life....
To live to the meaningful, by contributing more, and by demanding less, by gaining more merits, and asking from others, lesser
I have been asking, why it happens in this manner
Life is unpredictable, life is impermanent.....

All these are in Buddhism text, and has been explaining well. But being a human being, sometimes, you tend to question, you tend to ask, you tend to query, and you tend to doubt...but all are already well answered.

Thanks for my dear friends for calling and sending sms upon seeing and reading this message. I appreciate.
I will be doing fine, since the day my dad passes away, or since I am aware and accepted death as it is, like what I understood and learned from Buddhism.

I did what I should did, for my uncle, and I am happy that I did that.Between me and uncle, there was a form of bond that nobody understands. He is not easily understood, and does seem nice in many aspects, but uncle has been nice to me, since the day I know what life is all about, thanks for that, my dear seah chek.

I wish you a good journey to another life.


Sincerely,
Ah Heng, Shinagawa

My Small Uncle Passes Away

I received a call from sis this morning, saying uncle has already passed away.

I cannot say anything else........



May Buddha guides him to the path of Nirvana


Sincerely,

Praying For Recovery Of Small Uncle

Just got calls from Ailing saying that seah cheak (small uncle) is not doing very well, and have to go through a small duck or tube insertion into his left lung (good lung), according to my friend is called on lung ventilation, to bypass airflow from to only his remaining lung, which is the left lung, to prevent further air pressure exerted to his heart.

I have asked Ailing to check how with the doctor the status of the 'leakage, how did that happen and what can be done to mend this problem. According to Dr. Kevin, there is a possibility that air leaks through the stump. I hope more findings with the Doctor will take place and how to improve that further. The Dr. doing this operation says Small uncle has only 10% chance which I think sounds horrible. I hope it is not the case...........and Seah cheak has to prove that himself, that he is able to fight this off, with the support of all family members, yours sincerely included.



Choong, Shinagawa

Croissant-A different Form

Come across this at a bakery at Akihabara, while trying to check out the camera for Devil. And come across this croissant, they called it orange croissant. I think it is interesting. I like croissant, but they make it in this form, very interesting and I think I should share it here.
While writing this, I am enjoying it with a cup of tea,taste good, like croissant with fruit jam. I appreciate that the baker is so creative and to come out with this new idea. For my readers information, Japan's bakeries are very good, and you will love all types of breads they have here. Superbbbbbbbb, and delicious.

Choong, Shinagawa.

Shinagawa-Singapore Seafood Republic

Curry crabs, Ya char kuey, fried Kangkung.....





Yesterday, while walking around this area (Shinagawa is about 12 minutes away from Tokyo station), I saw Singapore Seafood Republic, the building, I did not take any picture but a surprise for me. Then in the evening, my friend, Goh-San called me, inviting me to join him.

Though food could not be exactly the same like what we have in S'pore or Malaysia, they tasted unique. I like the so called satay sauce, I think they used some pineapple to make the sauce. ANd for the Rojak, may be the miso (fermented beans was added), which I think is nice in terms of creativity used by the owner of the restaurant. ANd Goh_San says one of the shareholder for this restaurant in S'pore Tourism Board. If it really is, I think it is a very clever move. Not only it makes money (business, was superbly good last nite, all tables fully occupied, it also helps S'pore to advertise, and a tool for them to market S'pore and its activities. Really smart idea (just wonder what Malaysian Tourism board does........may be they should consider it too).


But glad that Goh-San invited, not for the food, but for the atmosphere we were in. It was also a form of blessing, haha. Actually I was at H&M shopping,at GInza, but I rushed back to join them, and I think I made the right choice.

Choong, Shinagawa.

Taishan-Part 3 (Taishan Temple)

One of the biggest temples I have visited in China, Taishan Temple. Built since Ming Dynasty, continue to be used until Qing Dynasty, and until now, present dynasty.......for the people to visit. More to come....








Big Gingko seeds


Old Gingko Trees


Bonsai Tree


One of many temples in Taishan Temple






On overall-view of the temple (only one section)







Long Life, look at the big tortoise


Old tree (古树）, look at the structure, more than a few hundred years old


Fully blooming.......



All wishes will be coming true, or responded!


Choong, Nagoya

Shanghai To Nagoya

I am not in Nagoya, staying in Sofitel Cypress Nagoya. Weather is very hot here, and sweating too much. Had very good dinner, barbecue meat, and with sweet corn.
One thing when I was about to leave the custom at Nagoya airport, the standard question was being asked, on whether this was the first time I come to visit Japan, though they flipped through my passport and seen my Visas, seen the stampings, but sort of like the standard protocol questions.
I really hope, or one of my biggest wish is to see The immigration system changes in Japan, too conservative, too old and too outdated, just like what Japan is now. Every country in Asia is changing, but I think they are not. This is my wish at this moment.

Other than that, I just love Japan, and coming back for every visit, even now, back every month is always very nice. Japan, the nostalgic feeling........hard to describe it here.

By the way, Nagoya Airport is not a bad choice, at least lest crowded compared to Osaka and Narita, hence immigration is faster, and secondly, from airport to city centre only takes about 30 mins. Fast and easy.

Choong, Nagoya.