a Middle-sized public library in the shopping area You need to walk a while from the MRT station, but it's in the middle of the shopping area. It would be convenient for neighbors. The slightly old owned building is consisted from 3 floors…

Brand-new and spacious library with high ceiling. Though It's in the shopping mall, the size is not so small. This impression might come from high ceiling. In addition to that, the amount of book shelves are plenty. However, they don't hav…

Middle-sized public library in a quiet residence area. It has a large kids corner. Space for young and adults are not so large, but probably it's enough for weekday usage. The building has 2 floors; level 1: service counters and kids corne…

I went back Tokyo early this month and visited Chiyoda library which I believe the best public library in Tokyo (though I haven't visited all). It's situated at the center of Tokyo city, near the Imperial palace. Chiyoda Library (Japanese)…

2011年5月のわいわいは、第1回以来の少人数？8人くらいでのんびり話しました。この日は、中国画アーティストの友人が自作の習字（カリグラフィー）を持ってきてくれました。中国と日本の習字の関してや、彼女と一緒に行ったキナバル山登山の話で盛り上がりま…

今年は選挙、というのは年初から聞いていましたが、「選挙日っていつなの？」と聞くと「まだわかんない」「何月くらいかわかるでしょ？」「いや、わからない。たぶん前半。でもそれ以上はわからない。いきなり決まるから」という（自分から見ると）不思議な…