tatami

Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu, Japan

Jan 2021

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The Missing Mirror

It's been months since I used the public toilet beside that train station. It has 2 toilet cubicles with western style toilets and 2 wash basins with a set of rectangular mirrors. But if possible I try to evade using it since most of the time, there's an annoying amount of liter like cigarette butts and ash , candy wrappers and all sorts of wrappers. What a pity because it is relatively new and there's always an abundant supply of toilet paper. Things that I wish my home country has. So when I used it early this week, I was surprised that the 2 rectangular mirrors are gone. Not sure if someone stole them or that the amenity group maintaining those toilets got fed up with clogged inlet since most young women spend time in front of the mirror grooming themselves without disposing properly hair strands inside the wash basin. Somehow I miss those mirrors since I get to admire myself at least twice a day. Now, how could I do such act of humility without those mirrors? Another fault of covid!

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FLYJAMES●GOUDA, South Holland Netherlands

Jan 19, 2021●205 Blogs●1,798 Comments

I could send you my magic mirror
its not so big you take it with you every day and when you look into it the mirror talk to you.

edison324●bulgaria, Lancashire, England UK

Jan 19, 2021●45 Blogs●260 Comments

i always thought the japanese were a very clean nation and took pride in their country ,,yet according to your blog obviously not,,
maybe you should try using the gents toilets ,because we men do not eat candy or any other food in the toilets it is not hygienic at all ,,

CelticWitch64●Galway, Ireland

Jan 19, 2021●66 Blogs●1,852 Comments

Since you mentioned the covid Tat

Perhaps they removed them to help contain the spread... you can't trust anyone these days not to have the virus, bless" not even the face looking back at you in the mirror

Tats

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 20, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Fly, the child in me believes in magic. I would love to receive that magic talking mirror as long as it can fit in my pouch.

Thanks for this rare visit and for being my first commenter.heartwings:

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 20, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Edison, that particular toilet is near a "massage" salon and about 1 km from a senior high school. I used to see some senior high girls who kept on brushing their hair in front of the mirror but I've never seen one smoking. Hence, I wonder who could be doing such liter. Just maybe someone who's a usual visitor eats and smoke at the same time while removing fecal matter. I dare not think that they're doing some kind of short time.

Thanks for this rare visit too.

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 20, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Celtic, I'm presuming you're going to be 64 like me this year hence a change in username.

Whatever, one good thing about covid is we can always put the blame on it except on us, humans. Sad thought though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

CelticWitch64●Galway, Ireland

Jan 20, 2021●66 Blogs●1,852 Comments

Heavens Tat, do I look like I'm 64

If I do, then I blame it on the stress of covid is showing.

64 is the year I was born. ...
So there you go little lady, you now know my age.... if I live to be 64 and look as you do, becoming older shall not worry me a tall

edison324●bulgaria, Lancashire, England UK

Jan 21, 2021●45 Blogs●260 Comments

when i am 64 was a pop song ,,,,,

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 21, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Celtic, I deeply apologize for that wrong presumption.

I shld have added on that comment that you look younger than that. Now I think I've earned the ire of one of the respected bloggers in CS world. Age is such a delicate matter for us women. I'm really sorry. Here's some cyber bouquet for you.

@Edison, yes I remember that song by The Beatles. Good thing you mentioned it. Thanks!

FargoFan●sydney, New South Wales Australia

Jan 21, 2021●3 Blogs●1,859 Comments

@tata if your moniker were tatami60 well that would work but people know the year of birth is constant while the age increases. Birthyears are common but age - who wants to change their moniker every year? When I first created my internet name in about 1990, I tried no number, then 1 then 2, and thought, oh try 32, and that worked, but nothing to do with age or birthday, just a power of 3. Year of joining is also common. 1983 was my first visit to PI, now that's a magic year too, isn't it! Aquino, and 1984 followed.

FargoFan●sydney, New South Wales Australia

Jan 21, 2021●3 Blogs●1,859 Comments

2, not 3 - I'll swear I didn't type 3!

loulou77●Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Jan 21, 2021●71 Blogs●5,968 Comments

Tat

Don't like mirrors anymore due to my covid 19 hair...

FargoFan●sydney, New South Wales Australia

Jan 21, 2021●3 Blogs●1,859 Comments

@lou^2 and what is the covid hair-effect? no perm no hair-dresser, by headgear flattened?

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 21, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Fargo, yes 1983. That was a big turning political year. A year that's never forgotten by all Filipinos. Who really did it and why is still mystifying to this day. Sometimes we question even if it seems to be true. Thanks for commenting.

@Lou, such a long overdue visit!

Thanks! You would surely love to see a mirror by @Fly. It's a magic mirror. One that won't us feel we've been missing hair salons.

JimNastics●Kingston, New Jersey USA

Jan 21, 2021●1,965 Blogs●11,843 Comments

Just be thankful that the toilet & sink are still there.

RoseHipster●Special, Wisconsin USA

Jan 21, 2021●1 Blogs●1,623 Comments

"As the sword is the soul of a samurai, so is the mirror the soul of a woman,’ and according to popular tradition, a woman’s mirror is an index to her own heart—if she keeps it bright and clear, so is her heart pure and good. It is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the Emperor. So you must lay great store by your mirror, and use it carefully.”

https://www.yokaistreet.com/the-mirror-of-matsuyama/

Perhaps because we are older I my reflection
in my daughter.

RoseHipster●Special, Wisconsin USA

Jan 21, 2021●1 Blogs●1,623 Comments

Do the Filipinas have a tradition about mirrors?

RoseHipster●Special, Wisconsin USA

Jan 21, 2021●1 Blogs●1,623 Comments

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 22, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Jim, just this afternoon I passed by it again and saw one police patrol car and a couple of policemen. Not sure if someone from their ranks is a CS member and read my blog or that their presence is just a mere coincidence.

I was imagining whoever she/he is must have been a great multi tasker. Imagine taking some snack in between smoking while letting Mr. Pooh came out and all at the same time perhaps texting/chatting someone. Superior talent on multitasking! No need for AI perhaps.

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 22, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Rose, I was tempted to read your profile. Several yrs ago read one English translation on yokai. Just forgot who wrote it. I could have finished reading your link had I no job tomorrow. Very interesting link indeed. Iam fascinated with anything about Japan. I've lived here for almost 3 decades yet my fascination never ceases. I always , really always find something new almost everyday as I'm new to my job right now and I have to work with Japanese ladies. I think I'm the only foreigner in the group. Everyone and everything is a study in progress. BTW, are you the one who wrote that story? Very much thankful for link. Will be reading it in one seating as soon as I can. 2021 seems to be a book/story reading year as this April Mr. Whiting would be releasing his much anticipated book. Your face seems familiar though I can't figure it out. Once again thanks for the link.

LaFonda●Irving, Texas USA

Jan 22, 2021●1 Blogs●931 Comments

Public loos are a no no for me.

Before I squat on an outside toilet, I squat next to my car.

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Jan 23, 2021●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

"De Coise Of De Missing Mirror"

This is definitely prime movie material. Brought to you by Sherluck Homes productions, starring the one and only Tata.....

I like your mirror story Tats.

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 25, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Joy, you're luckier being in Switzerland. I've only seen it in YT and in books. Japan 40 yrs ago is entirely different from today. Iam enjoining you to come and visit again once the pandemic ends. And if ever you'll pass by Nagoya, we can meet up for some local burger or sushi. I presume you're a Filipina. A lot of us on a dating site. Poor us!

Thanks for your rare visit.

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 25, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Luke, my future movie producer, let's think of a better plot. From the looks of it me being the starring, this will be a very big flop of a story.

Thanks for the humor.

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Jan 25, 2021●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

Comeonnn Tats, get some confidence showing here. I think you will star great in the movie,,,

tatamiOP●Inuyama City, Aichi Ken, Chubu Japan

Jan 26, 2021●241 Blogs●992 Comments

@Luke, that would be nice if I'll have a Prince Charming in the story. It's sleep time. Goodnight@Luke. Goodnight everyone and thanks for reading this post.

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A simple lady who until now keeps on finding the real meaning of life, its wonders and magic. And by the way, I'm a Filipina who's been living in Japan for around 25 yrs. Been receiving mails insinuating I'm Japanese. Iam not a poser. I'm a Filipino. [read more]

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