Aire Theater Backdrop Sketch

I feel honored to have been chosen by Greg and mitsu to paint a backdrop for future Aire Theatrical events.

This is just a sketch portraying Greg and Mitsu's concept.

Now, to begin work on the actual backdrop!

Ganbare masu (I'll try my best!)

Meet The Greenbeans

From left to right: Terence, Chika, Wayne,

and new member - baby Richard!
Little Richard takes a bath!

My Sister,Expecting Mother & HANK!

This is Hank

Beloved family Cocker Spaniel
This will be my sister Mandy and her husband John's
baby girl's nursery
It's lovely

Mandy with John's Grandmother
This is her baby shower
The baby is due May 26
but it could be any day now!!
Can't wait guys

Yatta-------!!!!!!!!!

Who could ask for anything more?

................AZALEAS!

Uncle Mitsu & Uncle Jimmy Meet Luka

Last Thursday (May 8th)

Mitsu and I finally got to meet the beautiful

Luka Crawford

in person

Proud mother (Miki) and father (Greg/aka. Jonny/Papa Jon)

She's a Beaut!

BBQ on the Upper Ki River

As a grand finale of Golden Week, Atsuko's brother Takashi, his wife Michiko, their boys Takuto and Ryoto, and Atsuko and I spent a lovely day on the bank of the Kinokawa (Ki River) in Momoyama-cho

The weather was PERFECT!


Takashi and little Ryoto

We barbecued,skipped stones, looked for creatures, swam, and enjoyed the warm sun

Taro came along too!




I must have told some perverted lie.

For my nose not only got longer, but turned into a green pepper as well!

Funky see Funky Do!

It's funky see,...................................

funky do

at Kii Fudoki No Oka

Kii Fudoki No Oka Park

The Azaleas are in full bloom here

at Kii Fudoki No Oka in Wakayama City.

It's BEAUTIFUL!

May is my favorite month in Wakayama

May in Wakayama

means

CREATURES

&

FLOWERS

lots and lots of 'em

(Nihon Yamori) Japanese Gecko

(Kroi Agehachyo) Black Swallowtail Butterfly

(Suzume Bachi = "Sparrow Bee") very large Wasp (sp.?)

(Nihon Amagaeru = "Japanese Rainfrog") Japanese Treefrog

(Nihon Kanahebi = "Japanese Steel Snake") Japanese Grass Lizard

Daisy (sp.?)

"Taro"

Nihon Shiba-ken

Japanese domestic dog Shiba breed

Folk & Blues at Modern Cafe, Wakayama City

Saturday, May 3

Folk & Blues at Modern Cafe

in Burakuri-cho, Wakayama City

Teramachi Street Band's lead vocals and guitar - Yoko

Blues harmonica extraordinaire, "Sonny-Boy Mino yan" (left)

and Teramachi Street Band's slide guitar pro - "Down to the Crossroads Don chan"

Guitar great, "Buddy" (left)

and blues aficionado, guitarist/blues harper -"Feelin' it Nukina san"

Don chan gets the blues Buddy and Nukina san feel it!
Nukina san & Mino yan lay it down
Mino yan is not only an incredible blues harp player, but a fantastic performer as well. He refines himself further with each live session, and they are fairly regular!

A fun night had by all

Other Teramachi Street Band members include;

Yuko - drum kit

Ashi yan - bass guitar

Wild Bill - percussion/harmonica

Thanks for the beers Mama san!