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I didn't have enough time to ride in Japan.
This is near Nikko.
Rice fields made me relaxed. |
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This is my new Harley Davidson.
Its riding feelings is better than I expected.
But,
To tell the truth, I need longer legs. |
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I bought a latest dishwasher and a deluxe cooking stove for my boss. She is fixing dinner singing merrily. Now that my boss is happy, she will give me another chance to ride in the U.S.A. , I hope. |
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Cool Breaker is the biggest custom Harley-Davidson show in Japan. I went there with some friends, Mihashi, Tsukada, Ishibumi, Mamori. Under the beautiful blue sky, we enjoyed nice riding. To tell the truth, my favorite was left one. Her eyes captured my heart. She was so cute that I took many pictures of her. |
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MOONEYES Street Car Nationls |
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I went to Moon Eyes meeting at KAWASAKI with GAO, Tsukada and Ishibumi. We are crazy about American mortorsports culture. We were inspired by this meeting. |
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We went to IZU in order to enjoy riding along the winding road. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we didn't have enough time to take some pictures. He wore a good leather jacket which was made by CODE-M, TAKIZAWA. It was fantastic. This type of jacket becomes a gentleman rider. |
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IZU TOURING with Team Yoshihara |
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I went to IZU for riding winding road. This time I joined Team Yoshihara. He rides Softail Custom and knows how to ride on the road of IZU-KOGEN. Other members were skillful riders. To tell the truth, it was hard for me to catch up with them because of my Heavy Huge Harley! |
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I went to Roppongi, Tokyo in order to watch Mr. GAO's exhibition. You can see Tokyo Tower at the right side of this picture. This town is one of the most exciting spots. There are many foreigners. I enjoyed watching this town as well as Mr. GAO's splendid works. |
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Ride to look for spring 2 |
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This is my hometown in Tokyo. I was born and brought up in front of this cherry blossom trees. Now I can't see the apartment where I lived. There stands a new building. In spring, when I was young, I used to see its blossoms scattered by the wind from my room. I would often find myself asleep with a petal on my forehead. |
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I got an e-mail from American friend living in New Hampshire.
He said, " Ice was about 12 inches thick and 3 feet deep on the edges of the roof. I used hammers and shovels to clean the roof. It feels like spring will never come."
That is why I went and looked for spring.
I headed for KOMAGAWA, because I happened to know Komagawa is a sister city of Manitowoc. W.I., where I visited last summer. In Japanese, GAWA or KAWA means "river". Along the Koma river, there were roadside cherry blossom trees. I couldn't find a flower, but I found the buds of the cherry blossom trees there had began to swell a little.
I was sure spring is just around the corner.
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My Treasures: FLSTS & My son, KEISUKE |
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Now I really hope my son will be on my side. He is well controlled by my wife. To tell the truth, he confessed in the bathtub that he was interested in riding a Harley. He said, "I want to ride with Dad, but I hasitate to offend Mom and I want to realize my dream of becoming a major leaguer of Daimondbacks. I mean I don't want to fall down and get hurt in an accident. That is why I will ride with you after I retire from my major leaguer career, Dad. Will you wait for me?" He has the sweetest heart. I promise I will wait for ages. |
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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT ................My New FLSTS 97 (White & Blue) |
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It all happened suddenly. My dream came true. I traded in FLSTC 2000 for FLSTS 97. My HD dealer announced me that my ideal FLSTS would come in and asked me if I wanted to get it. I thought of my boss first. Last time I bought FLSTC secretly and it made my wife angry so much. I don't want to do the same again. The condition of the FLSTS was pretty good. In addition, I didn't need much more extra money. That was why one night I bravely asked her if I could take it. Can you imagine how difficult it was? Anyway I followed my passion. I listen to what my heart desire and ride my own path. My way is the best way. This is my policy. Of course, I am grateful to my boss. I love her very much. |
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Mouse Pad of Harley Davidson Cafe in Las Vegas |
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I bought this mouse pad in Harley Davidson Cafe in Las Vegas at $7.50. They use this bike, FLSTS-97(White&Blue), as a symbol of the shop. I could also find it in their menu. I was surprised at this fact. One year ago, when I bought FLSTC 2000, my H.D. dealer gave me a video for how to ride a Harley. In that video, we could see that FLSTS riding in the coutryside of America. It was great enough to touch my heart. Since then, FLSTS is my ideal Harley Davidson, but I knew that I couldn't buy it. It was just my unfinished dream, though. |
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I succeeded in getting a Harley Davidson FLSCT 2000, which had special paint on it. I believe that it suits a rider wearing a colorful Hawaiian shirt. I want to feel the wind and receive the Nature's message. |
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