New imperial era has started in Japan. Last time our era changed (yes, I'm a Showa-born lady), we were in mourning period and everything moved mechanically. I remember TV anchors were all wearing black, and we quietly received the announcement of new era and its change. And it took some time...
> In Japanese A few weeks ago, I visited Budapest, Hungary for the first time. I arrived in the evening and Budapest looked very dark to my eyes; Smoky sky, glimmer street lights, tired looking walls, thin bright light coming from the gap of huge doors… Watching its night from the...
->English version 先日、2.5日間という短期間ではありますが、ハンガリーのブダペストに行ってきました。 ハンガリーって名前はよく聞くけど、実際どこにあるの?どんな国なの?と思っていた私ですが、かつてハンガリー出身のルームメイトがいたことをきっかけに、何となく耳馴染みのある国になっていきました。...