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ポケモンGOほか日常系お散歩系観る将系西武ライオンズ系アニメ系ちくわパン系、写真たまにAIアート。雑多なフィードも作成しているのでよろしくお願いいたします。

Fujipan has released a new product: "Chikuwa Bread with Cheddar Cheese" ✨ The *chikuwa* (tube-shaped fish cake) is packed full of cheddar cheese. As for the mayonnaise and pepper—usually the stars of the show—it turns out they’re harmonizing with the cheesy *chikuwa* from the outside of the bread. This has quickly become one of my favorites in the Fujipan lineup ✌️
SAME(Shark) Station, Aomori Prefecture.
The Yatagarasu is the symbol of Kumano Shrine. The name "Yatagarasu" apparently means "large crow," but what really catches one's attention isn't its size—it's the fact that it has three legs. 😅 The Yatagarasu appears quite frequently in various myths, and it has long been believed to be a divine messenger of the Kumano deities.
Yesterday, I went to Belluna Dome to watch a farm-team game between the Seibu Lions and the Hanshin Tigers ⚾️ Opportunities to watch farm-team games at Belluna are rare, so the young players must have been really fired up to play in front of such a large crowd. It seemed like many of the spectators were families enjoying their summer vacation—people who don't usually come out to watch baseball. That’s great to see ☺️ In the sixth inning, the team staged a comeback victory, winning 2–1 thanks to consecutive RBI hits from Nakami and Corniel ✌ Nakami really needs to stop just raking at this level and secure a permanent spot on the first-team roster soon. Corniel is a developmental player from the Dominican Republic who has experience playing at the Triple-A level in the U.S. I really hope he works hard and earns a promotion to the first team.
Soufflé cheesecake. When I first saw rare cheesecake, baked cheesecake, and soufflé cheesecake featured in the anime *Restaurant to Another World*, I was totally confused about the differences, but I feel like I’ve finally tried them all now. I hear there are other kinds too, like New York-style and Basque-style. The thing is, even shops that sell cheesecake often just label it "cheesecake" without specifying the type, so it’s hard to really distinguish between them. 💦 Watanabe 9-dan (a professional shogi player) is also quite a cheesecake connoisseur; he even appeared on an NHK program about cheesecake. 🍰 #BlueSkySnackClub
A monument marking the historic site of the Mongol Invasion Defense Walls. This photo was taken on this day eight years ago. That was back when I could still travel around for work. Not long after this, the novel coronavirus struck the world. 🥺
When Claude's top-tier model was released recently, I received $100 in limited-time credits—but I’ve already spent $26 of that just on this one problem 😅 I suppose that’s to be expected, given all the trial and error involved. It looks like using the top-tier model seriously could get pretty expensive 💸 Then again, Claude is highly accurate even without using the top-tier version, so I think I'll be fine.
I also had a prototype made that runs a local AI program on a PC to apply tags—a low-cost option—but the accuracy is worlds apart. 💦 I suppose I *could* make it work if I really put in the effort, but it seemed easier not to, so I decided to rely on Claude instead. 💦
I had an AI create a Python program that automatically analyzes the contents of photos and adds tags to them. It lets you search through your images just like on a smartphone 📷 Since I decided to use the Claude API, there are usage-based fees, but as long as you don't analyze an absurd number of photos, the cost is negligible—basically pocket change (analyzing 40 test images cost me around 5 cents). I didn't do any coding myself. It’s amazing that even an amateur can build something like this; we really live in convenient times ✨
In the three-game series against the Orix Buffaloes held at Belluna Dome from July 31 to August 2, the Seibu Lions managed to come out on top with a 2–1 record! Since Orix is ​​actually a team Seibu often struggles against, it’s a huge relief to have secured a winning record in this series. Highlights like Hiruma recording a "mou-dasho" (three or more hits in a game) for two consecutive matches, and Gakuto Wakabayashi—who returned to Seibu via trade—making great plays on both offense and defense, are welcome news for the Seibu outfield, which has been plagued by a string of injuries. But seriously, everyone—please stay healthy from now on! 🥺
It's too hot to eat anything heavy or greasy 🥵 #OpenAirDiningClub
Yesterday, I decided to go back to using my entry-level camera setup for a change. I used the Canon EOS R100 paired with the kit lens, the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM. Since the autofocus isn't exactly reliable, I shot almost entirely using manual focus. The specs aren't high enough if you're looking to capture the pores on a player's skin, but as you can see, it does a decent job of capturing the action on the field. It really struck me again just how lightweight and easy to handle this combination is. That’s a crucial quality in a baseball stadium where the action shifts rapidly—it might actually be a pretty capable camera after all. Though, the inability to use AF effectively is a real bummer.
The controversial play from yesterday. During the at-bat where Hayashi Anka hit an RBI double, a rare video review was requested regarding the first-base runner, Hiruma; the question was whether or not he had actually touched third base as he rounded it. The video review ruled him safe. Looking at my own footage, it does indeed appear that he made contact with the base.
A "Poké Lid" featuring Machop, Pikachu, and Psyduck in Yokohama. This one is situated at a spot with a spectacular view, too! ✨ It makes for a great commemorative photo with the original *Nippon Maru* ship in the background. I wonder if the choice of Machop and Psyduck was inspired by the *Nippon Maru*? Perhaps it’s a combination of Machop representing strong sailors, Psyduck representing the waterfront, and Pikachu serving as the symbol of Yokohama.
Here is the "Little Edo" townscape. I’ve actually only ever visited when it was crowded, so seeing it with hardly anyone around feels like a fresh experience. However, the shops around here cater almost exclusively to daytime tourists, so at this hour, they are all inevitably closed. 💦
Kawagoe Kumano Shrine at night. It’s illuminated and looks really lovely. ✨ I’ve heard that visiting shrines at night isn't ideal, but since they’ve gone out of their way to set up night lighting, I suppose it’s perfectly fine here.
The power strip section is absolutely massive! Or rather, it just goes on forever! I wonder if they really sell that well.
So, the Yodobashi Camera Ikebukuro store has already opened. The road to opening was certainly rocky—facing fierce opposition from the former mayor of Toshima Ward and a strike by the Seibu Department Store labor union—but it seems they’ve managed to make it this far. Now, it remains to be seen how they’ll fare.
By the way, most of them were broken when they arrived. There was a warning note about it, so I suppose that’s just how they are. Eating a whole one would be tough on my teeth, so perhaps it’s actually better that they’re broken.
In terms of taste, Kurogane Katapan is more like a biscuit than bread; it has a sweet flavor. So, it seemed like it would be great if dipped in coffee or milk. I gave that a try, but it’s so hard that it’s actually quite difficult to get it to soften up. It went from "hard enough to break a tooth" to just "fairly hard" 💦 Maybe if I let it sit for an hour or simmered it... 😅
I decided to try *Kurogane Katapan* (Iron-Hard Bread), a famous specialty from Kitakyushu. It all started with the anime *Frieren: Beyond Journey's End*. In the story, supply lines in the northern highlands were disrupted, leaving the characters with nothing to eat but rock-hard bread. It made quite an impression because of the outrageous sound effects that played whenever they tried to eat it. I bought this bread because it seemed like it could recreate that experience. The results of my experiment? It’s incredible—and seriously hard. 💦 While it perfectly captures the feel of the original, there is a genuine risk of breaking a tooth, so kids—don't try this at home. That said, watching *Frieren* made me realize something: you aren't really supposed to just bite straight into that kind of bread, are you? I imagine you're meant to soften it up by soaking it in soup or something similar before eating. #AozoraSnackClub
Nagaoka Fireworks Hall. They had exhibits related to fireworks. Apparently, there is a paid video presentation in the dome theater, but I arrived just after it had started, so I was out of luck 🥺 If you're interested, you should definitely check the screening schedule first 💦
A Cinnamoroll item I got with a Happy Meal for the first time in a long while.
I didn't win the lottery. Yeah... I knew it. 🥺
And here is the gift I received yesterday. To get something this wonderful *and* watch a great game—it’s practically free! 🥺 I received a disposable cooling towel again this year, though it’s no longer the Lions-original packaging they had last year. That’s a bit of a shame.
I finally finished sorting through yesterday's photos; I had taken a total of 2,626 shots. Here is a summary of the six-run "Big Chain" rally from yesterday: 5 Canario: Walk 6 Watanabe: Walk 7 Kojima: Single to center 8 Nakaza: RBI single to right (+1) Pitcher change: Otsu → Hernandez 9 Nishikawa: RBI infield hit (+1) 1 Takizawa: RBI single to right (+1) 2 Ishii: Sacrifice fly to center (+1) 3 Hayashi: Sacrifice fly to center (after a Hernandez balk) (+1) 4 Nevin: Hernandez balk (+1) We certainly benefited from some help from the opposition, but I suppose that’s just how the game goes. Scoring six runs by chipping away one at a time—it was the true embodiment of the Seibu Lions' signature "Big Chain" rally.
The misty Belluna Dome. No, actually, the Belluna Dome has its dry mist system on full blast due to the heat. Today's game is against SoftBank. It's a must-win game. I'll be cheering for the Seibu Lions 50% more than usual! 📣
Surely, charging 900 yen for a bottle of juice that's just been labeled is a bit excessive, isn't it? The fact that it comes with a keychain doesn't guarantee you'll get one, does it? I wonder if this is a test of the loyalty of the followers.
I was curious about the horse statues, so I took a closer look and found out they were Derby winners named Fair Win and Hikaru Meiji. I’d never heard of them, but apparently, they won back in 1962 and 1957. 😅 That explains why I didn't recognize them. 😅 Then again, maybe a die-hard horse racing fan could rattle off their descendants without a second thought.
Shichinohe Town is located north of Hachinohe. It seems to be a town of horses. Apparently, it has produced Derby-winning horses in the past. Going back further, horse breeding has continued there since the Heian period. Even now, there seem to be ranches all over the place. But a town of ema (votive tablets)? It seems like they're made as an afterthought to the horse industry.
I bought 7-Eleven’s "Half-Cut Chikuwa Bread with Tuna Mayo"! Since it is sold exclusively in Tochigi, Gunma, Koshin-etsu, and Hokuriku, I actually took the Limited Express Kaiji train on a journey all the way there just to get it. The "half-cut" style doesn't mean it's cut in half lengthwise; rather, the chikuwa is sliced ​​vertically into a semi-circular shape. Because the hollow center is gone, the texture is subtly different from standard chikuwa bread. However, the taste is unmistakably that of chikuwa bread. It was delicious. It was certainly worth the long trip all the way to Kai to buy it.
The Lotte Marines vs. Orix Buffaloes minor league game, scheduled to start at noon at Lotte Urawa Stadium, was called off in the 4th inning after Lotte player Wada collapsed from heatstroke, and other players also reported feeling unwell. The temperature was reportedly 38.6 degrees Celsius. While the decision to cancel the game was wise, the delay was long, and I think a framework is needed to allow for earlier decisions to cancel games. Given that even these well-trained players suffered, I imagine many spectators also experienced health problems. At my house, several medaka fish died in the aquarium this morning. I thought I had taken precautions against the heat, but it seems it wasn't enough. Please take extra care this summer, everyone.
I found a photo of the same spot taken around early May. I see—so the 5-pack was discounted by 100 yen, while the price of the 10-pack remained unchanged; that explains how it ended up like this. I understand the background, but I still find it hard to accept.
Could the person responsible for attaching the price tags have been working while having a drink? 🍺💦 Or maybe there's a reason they need to clear out the stock of the 5-packs? 🤔
This is also a tuk-tuk. ...No, actually, it's a miniature of the Hitachi express train. 😅
A tuk-tuk. They were selling them right at the Yodobashi Camera storefront. I think I might actually want one. 😆 But it’s surprisingly expensive—880,000 yen—for something so small.