small autumn leaves I found when trying to find a house to live

It's already the end of November. Looking back, I haven't seen fall foliage very much. Have you? When it comes to autumn colors, I haven't seen a lot, but this is the glimpse of fall I've found. :)

This building looked pretty good, but it is facing an avenue where a lot of cars go back and forth. I don't want to hear the noise all day when I'm in here. So I gave it up. I haven't asked any real estate agencies yet to show me the inside of the specific apartment. Instead, I went to check the external environment of each apartment I got interested in on the net. There are some I found actually while I was walking around the area I hope to live in. It was a great experience, I met the charming area! 

Meanwhile, I found a place I'd like to go for a private view when there is a vacant apartment. Yes, no vacancy now. I think I will wait until the day. Well, I'm just going with the flow. I like my present apartment too and I will cherish each day. 

At the end of autumn, I told you what I was up to these days. I feel like still autumn is going on here in Tokyo, though! However, there is a snow already in Michigan. 

Be warm, Rose

The Champagne Gold Christmas lights on Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street 2020

 It's this season again!

I keep coming to my office twice a week and after work, I often walk to Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street to see Christmas lights. Let's walk with me on my blog using our imagination, shall we?

I show you my favorite place's Christmas lights as promised.  ^_−☆ 

Again, at my favorite cafe, "Le Beurre Noisette". I'm writing about this cafe several times, so you can find the posts easily when you want to know more about the place. :)  Isn't it gorgeous to see such beautiful lights while chilling out♡...like this?

The streets are elegantly filled with Champagne Gold.  It's breathtaking....!  You know that?  Champagne Gold is the original color of Marunouch.

This is a new building called 'Marunouchi Terrace' and the grand opening was November 5th, 2020. Wow, on the same day when the streets were lit up!  

Come to think of it, Thanksgiving is almost here. Celebrating Thanksgiving is not a thing in Japan, so I will be having just a normal day.  I hope you had fun on my pictures...

Wishes for warmth, happiness, and love.

Happy Thanksgiving! Rose 

The lake at Orion Oaks County Park, Oakland County, Michigan

Rose

What a beautiful lake picture you took! Could you tell me which lake that is? I’ve ever been there with you?

Collie

That was the lake at Orion Oaks Park. We went there walking on a cold icy day once. You walked on the frozen lake for a little, however, it was on the opposite side of the lake at a different dock.

The Christmas season has started☆

Hi guys, it's Rose. How have you been up to?

I thought about living a new apartment and searched for a place to live on the net, but it's not going well.  I might keep living at the present apartment.

When it comes to Christmas time... Have you seen the buildings lit up already? I love this season when we wait for Christmas. The brilliant illuminations in town fill my heart with happiness.

We hear or see the news reports about COVID-19 on TV, the radio, and websites every day. More and more people are infected with the Coronavirus all around the world. Be care of the pandemic! Still, we can keep joyful heart. Would you come to see the pictures of Christmas lights I will post later? :)

Enjoy every moment.

Wishing you warmness and love... Rose 

Going to the cemetery and pray on All Saints' Day

 Today, and tomorrow, we pray for Saints, and those who passed away.     － Collie

November 1st, 2020    All Saints' Day

A prayer for the Forgotten Dead

O Merciful God, take pity on those souls

who have no particular friends and intercessors

to recommend them to Thee, who, either

through the negligence of those who are alive,

 or through length of time are forgotten

by their friends, families and by all.

Spare them, O Lord, 

and remember Thine Own Mercy,

when others forget to appeal to it.

Let not the souls, which Thou hast created,

be parted from Thee, their Creator.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, 

through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

Amen.

November 2nd, 2020    All Souls' Day

All photographed by Collie in Michigan

Hands down the best in Ginza!? Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc @CAFE de GINZA MIYUKI-KAN.

Dear people who visit my blog often, I'd love to present you a charming chestnut cream cake❤︎

Charming, and elegant. I know I can't get you to taste it now actually. Moreover, traveling itself is difficult due to the corona crisis. But if you are interested in visiting Japan sometime in the future, please keep that in your mind, this chestnut cream cake is available at several cafes in Ginza. 

Shop List → Where you can find CAFE de GINZA MIYUKI-KAN 

The interior of the cafe is reminiscent of South France. Though I haven't been to South France😓

If you are American, you don't know very much about this kind of chestnut cake, right? It is called "Mont Blanc".  Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc here is said, the most delicious Mont Blanc in Ginza, Tokyo. If you live in Tokyo area, would you like to try it this autumn? 😘

Chestnut cream is made from sweet and fragrant chestnuts grown in Kumamoto-prefecture. Crispy meringue, fresh whipped cream, and layered dense chestnut cream... They are made twice a day to keep the meringue crispy. We are happy about it and thankful to the shop! 

You can see the making proses here. → How to make Mont Blanc at CAFE de GINZA MIYUKI-KAN

You can order meals, too. 

It's also good you enjoy the featured Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc after the meal as a dessert...if you have a room for it. Heheheh.

Wishing everyone good luck this month of November and all days throughout the year.

 Happy All Saints' Day.  Rose 

JINS SCREEN blue light cut computer glasses designed meticulously in Tokyo

JINS SCREEN   clear for everyday use and blocks 25% of blue light

Follow your heart but take your brain with you.