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Willow Glen Christmas Lights in San Jose 2025

Snowmen
Rudolph
Man sitting on front porch
Peace for all


In the Willow Glen district in San Jose there are numerous houses decorated in Christmas lights that brings thousands of walkers and automobiles in the neighborhood. The focal point of the Christmas lights are either on the corner of Glen Eyrie and San Ramon or San Pablo in the San Jose Willow Glen District.

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Rock purslane


Rock purslane is a succulent with blue-green foliage colors and magenta flower colors and it’s dimensions are 12 in. high and 2-3 ft. wide. It’s origin is in Chile and can grow in arid conditions in the summer and spring. Rock purslane often grows in California in rock gardens. This perennial that grows for 2-3 years and it likes well-drained soils and away from too much sun.

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Chinese Square Dancing Wending Road Yuhui District Shanghai China 11-2-2025

I visited Shanghai China on October & November 2025
While walking with my camera near my hotel in the evening I hurriedly put my camera on my tripod and began taking pictures of people dancing


In China, square dancing 广场舞 is a common form of community exercise and socializing in the evenings. It has simple dance routines that everyone can participate such as working people, seniors, and even youth. In Shanghai I saw mostly women and men dancing. People seem to participate to get exercise and have some fun while moving in sync to the beat of music on street corners. When I was photographing people were dancing to traditional music but I understand that modern music is also incorporated.

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Society Garlic (Tulbaghis violacea)

Society Garlic or Tulbaghis violacea

Tulbaghia violacea or common name Society Garlic or pink agapanthus is a blooming perennial. They grow up to 1-2 feet when mature and need plenty of sun for growth. The flower blooms from the early summer to autumn and is often a lilac, lavender, or pink color. The flower and leaves are edible and can be used for soups and salads.

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Mallard Slough Alviso (San Jose)

Mallard Slough in Alviso (San Jose) on August 14, 2025

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Japanese Honey Vendor in Chichibu

Honey vendor at a farmer’s market near Chichibu

The Japanese honey bee is called Apis cerana japonica that is a subspecies of the eastern honey bee. They are found throughout Japan except for Hokkaido and Okinawa and they live in the mountains and in cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Historically honey was solely collected from Japanese honey bees for about 1400 years. However, in 1877 commercial beekeepers changed to the Western honey bee due to the higher honey production. In recent times Western honey produce the majority of honey in Japan. Fortunately the movement of preserving the Japanese honey bee has not diminished in part due to media coverage and biodiversity. The Japanese type are more docile nature, resistance to infectious diseases and cold weather, and have the ability to defend themselves against the Japanese hornet.

https://www.japan-natural-beekeeping.org/post/japanese-honeybee

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Summer at Alviso Slough Trail San Jose

Alviso Slough Trail salt pond in Alviso (San Jose) July 2025
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Viva CalleSJ “Las Calles: Celebrating 10 Years”

Viva CalleSJ Watson Park Viva Calle staff
Stylish & expensive lowrider bicycle
Viva CalleSJ bike rider
Fast skater
Bike riders near San Jose Bike Clinic repair station
Cherokee Nation bike rider

Viva CalleSJ on Sunday September 7th 2025 held a San Jose bicycle ride called “Las Calles: Celebrating 10 Years”. This year’s event was a 10 mile ride passing through Willow Glen, Burbank, the Municipal Rose Garden area, Little Italy, Japantown, and Watson Park in San José. Viva Calle is a fun car-free street event perfect for walking, biking, skating, and community connection.

https://www.vivacallesj.org/

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Narita Japan

Omotesando Street Narita
Ume Cafe & Berrys Cafe on Omotesando Street Narita
Three Story Pagoda at Naritasan Shinso-ji Temple in Narita

Narita is a city east of Tokyo located in Chiba Prefecture. The city has an old traditional atmosphere and a pleasant place to visit. The main shopping street is called Omotesando near Naritasan complex with many wooden buildings lining the streets selling items like senbei, tsukemono, and unagi eel. The main attraction of Narita is Naritasan Shinso-ji, a Buddhist temple. The temple deity is Fudo Myo-o and has long been known as “Narita Fudo”. It is a center of Fudoson belief and about 3 million people visit the temple from January 1st to January 3rd for new years prayer. To travel to Narita from Tokyo one can take either the Keisei trains or JR trains Joban line and Narita line.

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Warm August Summer Night in San Jose Japantown

Friday August 8, 2025 in San Jose Japantown
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