Happy New Year from Monjuji Temple in Saitama City. I’m spending the day with my family in Saitama at my in-laws’. We went to Monjuji Temple for Hatsumode, or the first visit to a temple in the new year.
Monjuji’s main hall.
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Jay Dee in Japan · Jay Dee's experiences in Japan
Have a lekker 2013, Jay Dee! Whatever happens, may there be lots and lots of books …
Thank you! And I hope you have a great 2013, too.
Hapoy new year I hope that you’ll be happy
Thanks! I’m hoping for a happy 2013 for you, too.
Hope 2013 is happy for you
Thanks. I hope you and your family have a great 2013.