Monday, January 5, 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

           We were in Okinawa during New Year's holidays 年末年始は沖縄で過ごしました。


 
The last Sunset at Cape Manzamo in 2014.

万座毛の大晦日の日の入りです。


Closing up.


Manzamo from the opposite side. I took this photo next day.


The last concert at the hotel where we stayed.


After the New Year Firework, the event started.


Laser beam show.


The mirror ball started to go round.


Many balloons were fallen at the final.


The hotel where we stayed.


The latitude of Okinawa is almost same as Miami and New Delhi.


Next two days, we went driving this island by rental car.


Kouri big bridge. The color of the sea is very beautiful.

古宇利大橋です。

Kouri big bridge.


The road above the sea and the bridge.

海中道路です。


Kite surfing near the bridge.


This southern island is very warm. We could see some flowers in this island.


Hibiscus.


Morning glory.


Adan.


Happy New Year again.


Haiku

Yesterday was cold
Today is windy.
Tomorrow is another day.
T

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  1. Twilight ManJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Happy New Year to you and family. It was interesting to capture the last Sunset at Cape Manzamo in 2014!! The hotel looks grand and nice with so much festive mood in the lobby.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment. It was very nice days for us.

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  2. Linda W.January 5, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Lovely sunset shots! I liked your photo of all the balloons being released for New Years. Happy New year to you and your family!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  3. GracitaJanuary 5, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Fotos espetaculares! Me encantei especialmente com o por do sol... Fantástico!
    Uma boa semana para você
    Beijos

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      Dear Gracita.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. MassimoJanuary 5, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    looks really good ! Happy New year !

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      Dear Massino.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Gorgeous captures of the sunsets. And I love the shot of the waves crashing on the shore.. The bridges are cool designs.. Happy New Year to you and your family.. Have a great week!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:39 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. Thomas LeeJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year,beautiful sunset.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Dear Thomas.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. LaloofahJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Happy New Year, dear Minoru! What a beautiful finale to 2014 you captured in that sunset photo, and what a festive way you found to ring in 2015 (and what a nice warm place to do it!) :-) I'm glad you were able to find some beautiful blooming flowers to photograph, I always enjoy your wonderful scenery and flower photos!

    May 2015 bring you and your wife many more fun and beautiful adventures together! Thank you for sharing them through your wonderful blog!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      Dear Laloofah.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel very happy you like my post.

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  8. Lisa GordonJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    What wonderful images these are, Minoru!
    I wish you a bright and beautiful New Year.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. SmilingSallyJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Minoru,

    What an exciting sight to have so many blue balloons falling at midnight! Beautiful hotel, too. Isn’t it fun finding blues to share? Thanks for playing today.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Dear Sally.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. linaJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Happy New Year to you and family! :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:41 PM

      Dear Lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. cosmosJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    あけましておめでとうございます。今年のスタートもご旅行からでしたか。晴れやかな、華やかな賑わいの中の幕開けでしたね。同じ国とは思えない南国の雰囲気です。海の色がとてもきれい。今年も色んな所に案内していただけるのを楽しみにしています。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:45 PM

      Dear Cosmos.
      こんばんは。新年おめでとうございます。御蔭さまで楽しい年末年始を過ごせました。ホテルの用意したイベントに感動しました。　

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  12. AnzuJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    新年おめでとうございます。
    真冬の日本で ハイビスカスの花が咲く沖縄。　
    万座毛海岸では、波が打ち寄せる岩場も躍動感にあふれて見えます。
    旅先では心に沁みる風景に出会えるものですね。
    今年もよろしくお願いします。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:46 PM

      　Dear Anzu.
      新年おめでとうございます。　年末年始は楽しく過ごせました。　今年も宜しくお願いします。

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  13. LindaJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Beautiful series of photos. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:51 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. carol l mckennaJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Wonderful photography ~ dazzling New Year shots!

    Happy New Year,
    artmusedog and carol

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:51 PM

      Dear Carol.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  15. Laura. MJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    A great series to dismiss the year Minoru.
    Happy 2015 everyone 359 days missing;))
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:52 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. Fun60January 7, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    What a great place to celebrate the New Year. Wonderful photos.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Dear Fun60.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. Nippon NinJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    とても素晴らしい日ノ出ですね。ずいぶん早起きしましたか？　沖縄には訪れたことがありますが、、このポストの方にはまだ行ってないです。　次回の参考になりました。ホテルのイベントもすごいですね。　こんな素敵なホテルに泊まってみたいです。　楽しいポストありがとうございました。
    今年もよろしくお願いします。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      　こんばんは。今年も宜しくおねがいします。　この写真は大晦日の日の入りです。　去年の最後の夕日でした。　沖縄ではひとのあまり行かない所を訪れました。

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  18. Su-sieee! MacJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    I doubt I'll ever get to Okinawa so I'm very thankful that you shared pictures of your adventure. Happy New Year!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      　Dear Su.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  19. Algodão Tão DoceJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:43 AM


    A grandeza dos amigos são como as flores raras: sua magnitude fica para sempre.
    (Cristina Beloni)
    Obrigada por compartilhar comigo este 2º aniversário do blog Algodão Tão Doce !!!!
    Um doce abraço, Marie.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      Dear Marie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. stardustJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    2015の幕開けも旅行に始まりましたね。本土では正月3日間の寒さは格別で、奈良でも2日の朝には雪が積もっていましたが、九州でもなくさすがに沖縄まで行くと気候もちがうでしょうね。孫たちがもう少し成長すれば皆でそんな年末年始を過ごしてみたいと思います。孫のおもりでなかなか気軽に旅行にでれない現状ですが、みのるさんにあちこち案内していただくのを楽しみにしています。今年もよろしく。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Dear Yoko sama.
      こんばんは。　ありがとうございます。　お孫さんのお守で忙しいのは素晴らしい事です。　今年も宜しくお願いします。

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  21. miss-red-foxJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family! Again, very nice fotos - I especially like the b&w one and the party pictures! All the best for this year!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:56 PM

      Dear Ioana.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful captures. Happy New Year, Minoru!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Deaer Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Hello Minoru, Lovely photos. The hibiscus is gorgeous. I wish you a Happy New Year and a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. HansHBJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Great serie, special your b&w one!
    My post at: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Dear Hans.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  25. DragonstarJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Powerful black and white photo. I love the waves.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Dear Dragonstar.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  26. Alexa TJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Happy New Year! Wonderful way to start the new year and beautiful aspects shown in pictures, just like always, incredible details, as well! Have a bright day, a sunny weekend and a Happy New Year full of good health, cheerfulness and special moments with family and good friends!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. Magia da InêsJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    ❤ه° ·.
    Paisagens lindas e fotos mais lindas ainda!!!!

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.✿ه° ·.
    ✿✿⊱ه° ·.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:06 PM

      Dear Magia.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  28. LeaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    Stunning photos! I love your haiku and will take its wisdom into this cold, cold day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:07 PM

      Dear Lea.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. rebeccaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    welcome Minoru to haiku my heart, certainly you have touched ours with your beauty and words.
    i hope you will join us again and again, i love the places you take us!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:08 PM

      Dear Rebecca.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I want to do so again.

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  30. JudyJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    I love that sunset, and the wild waves!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:08 PM

      Dear Judy.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  31. NonnieJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    oh, my, so much beauty to behold! I don't think I've ever seen any photos of modern Okinawa. The two different views of Cape Manzano show two extremes from serene to thundering.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:09 PM

      Dear Norma.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  32. MaritJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Awesome to see photos of the other side of the world! (I live in the Netherlands) and such a wonderful haiku with it. Happy New Year to you too!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:41 PM

      Dear Marit.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  33. Gillena CoxJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Really nice set; luv them all, and especially the balloons falling

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:22 PM

      Dear Gillena.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  34. J CJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    These are stunning photos. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:23 PM

      Dear Judie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  35. Magia da InêsJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:09 AM

    ツ

    Tenha um maravilhoso dia!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.
    ˚ه❀❀ミ

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 19, 2015 at 12:36 PM

      Dear Magia.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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