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 Haifa
July 2007
Got lucky to assist the production of the opera Madame Butterfly with
Haifa Symphony.
Starring Japanese Soprano Hisako Ikeda, Swedish Tenor Johan Weigel
and the famous Israeli Opera singers Bariton Noah Breiger and Mezzo
Soprano Yuliya Plakhina. All was directed and conducted by Maestro
Tamir Chasson.
I never thought I could enjoy Opera that much!
http://butterfly.007ihost.com
Click HERE to
enter the Production's website, get some info and view some pics.
 Tokyo
June 2006
Just got back to Israel and was sent for a biz trip to Tokyo,
representing the Israeli company VoltaBelting.
I enjoyed FOOMA
exhibition very much, and got exposed to some very interesting
technologies in the food industry. (Needless to say that I ate there
pretty well...;-)) Click HERE
to see some more pics!
and of course, I got the chance to catch up with my good friends
again, celebrate my birthday, and do some cool shopping. ;-)
 London is calling AGAIN.!
So... arrived to Heathrow again!
Actually I was welcomed by a perfectly clear sky! But could not keep my
6-days-Israeli-tan for long...
Click HERE for this site's
spin-off: Irit In London.
 Home
sweet home!
Had an amazing time in Israel, and finally got my tan back! From the big cities I
have been recently, Haifa was a nice change! Some friends of mine got a nice addition to
their family, some got married and unfortunately some got the opposite... but Shula stayed the same Shula!
Frankly, I really wanted to stay this time! BUT I have agreed to work on a project in
the rainy kingdom.
 With Mozart in Vienna
Spent a wonderful time in peaceful Vienna.
Tanke Robert & Andrea for the amazing time!
Click HERE for more pics
 Weather Girl...
Tokyo is going to be very hot tomorrow... and the day after tomorrow... (and I wish I
could tell when would be the next jishin!) I will sure miss that steamy weather (which
most people tend to hate) next month in Europe...
Click on the pic to
enlarge.
and been this month in another TV gig of GuluGulu 99, on your screen on channel 4, Sat,
Sep 24.
 Cool Summer breeze
A normal beach is a 1 hour ride from Tokyo. So they brought the beach to Yoyogi park...
Enjoy some pics of l &Ulli & I in Tokyo's Mushi Atsui August.
AND... I was convinced to get a GosuRori (Harajuku's Gothic Lolita) outfit. I plan on wearing it next month in London...
 Alex & I
celebrate our birthdays , June 2005
Time passes so fast
when you have a good time! ;-) Click HERE for some pics.
and other updates:
July- Hanabi party in Izumi-
Tamagawa. All was fine till this huge earthquake,
that apparently was registered a magnitude of 6.0, the strongest to hit the capital
in 13 years. Many services as trains and even phone lines has stopped and few ppl were
injured. and 2 weeks later- another strong Jishin that woke EVEN ME up!
 Is the Japanese market the closest thing to a
Perfect Competition?
So far, my research shows that... YES!
I am almost done with it, and big thanks to Dr. Iida from Komazawa University.
For more enquiries regarding my competition measurement method and results, click here.
 Yellow Watermelon anyone?
So we did some shopping for the BBQ and saw this weird watermelon: Green from the
outside and YELLOW from the inside...
Obviously MUST try! So... it tastes like a regular red watermelon: sweet and juicy.
Enjoy pics
from Tamagawa BBQ & some pics from Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, in the country side.
 Pet Shop Boys, Odaiba
In Hebrew we refer to "Dog's life" as bad life... well... Its definitely not
the case in Japan!!
Enjoy pics
of Odaiba and the Pet shops over there...
About Odaiba: It sits on the other side of the bay from central Tokyo and was built on
top of garbage. Yes, garbage. The Japanese have engaged in various “land reclamation
plans” over the years, which involve dumping garbage into Tokyo Bay until you get
something large and stable enough to build on top of.
So, start with garbage. Then, add a huge series of concrete hotel monstrosities, garish
supermalls, a huge neon-lit Ferris wheel and even the statue of liberty... and you have a
pretty good picture of the place.
 Nobody
Knows (Dare Mo Shiranai)
I must recommend
you the Japanese film: "Nobody
Knows", by Hirokazu Kore-Eda. One of these movies that makes you think about it a lot
after it's end credits.
Great actors and Cannes Festival "best actor"
award was given to Yagira Yuya. Read Japanese, English
and Hebrew reviews.
 Sakura, April
2005
If Passover symbolizes the arrival of the spring in Israel, the SAKURA (Cherry Blossom)
symbolizes it in Japan. This comes along with lots of "Hanami" (Watching
the blossom) parties. I guess that's the Japanese way of doing "Seder"... (and
had a nice Tokyo Seder as well!)
Enjoy the pics!
Chag Sameach, enjoy Golden Week and happy holidays to you all!
 Back to SushiLand! Feb 2005
Back to Tokyo... after a long absence!
Just after RETURNING 2 Japan, u realize how even MORE amazing this country is and u
cherish it even more.
Tokyo haven’t changed much. Few shops has changed, some new roads and new tall buildings
has been built,
J-phone has changed to Vodafone, still the same J-pop idols, the cel phones became even
more amazing and
gadget-like (whatever I have seen in Japan 4 years ago, came recently 2 the rest of the
world... so wait and c!) and my old Sony office has amazingly changed, with the newest
computers, all wireless... and a brand new offices building in Ebisu. It was nice to see
everybody!
And got a new Degikame... So enjoy the pics!
 End of June 2004
I'm landing in Heathrow airport.
A new adventure starts...
Go to: http://iritinlondon.tripod.com
to continue...
 13-14 September
2003
As a big Onsen lover... what better way is there to spend a long weekend?
So headed Kusatsu Onsen in Gumma-Ken with Sasapi, Kosapi and Iwatachi.
Was heaven!
Click here or on the pic 2 c more pics!
  August 2003
Iritto on the Japanese TV
Been on the Japanese TV in 2 TV shows: with Danieru in "Thumbs Up" with Mino Monta and
in SMA STATION 2, with SMAP's Shingo Katori, ("Shingo Mama") doing Eikai. Tanoshi Katta!
Click on the pics 2 enlarge.
 26 July 2003
Hanabi Time!
As every summer, the Hanabi (Fireworks) festivals are all around Japan. Michal and I
went to the Sumida river annual Hanabi festival. There were over a MILLION people there!!!
but the best part was... We were the only Gaijins there... wearing Yukata! (Summer
Kimono). Click Here or on the pic to enlarge!
Yokatta with Yukata!
22 June 2003
I
am 28! and Tomoko is 24...
So
had a big party with Tomoko-Chan in Harajuku's Pink Cow, headed to few quality Karaoke
hours, and to Pongi... till morning.
In the Pic: Shamira, me and Tomoko-Chan. Click Here or on the pic to Enlarge.
You can also go to: http://nyachan.hp.infoseek.co.jp/irit
and see more pics! Enjoy!
19 Apr- 6 May 2003
Iritto in Oz!
Initially
I planned
on going to China/ Taiwan, but the SARS mania has ruined my plans, so changed the plans to
Australia! It turned to be a
great vacation indeed!
Time was a bit short but I managed to visit Melbourne, Mansfield, Sydney, Blue
mountains and a bit of Canberra. Also saw some Kangaroos
and Koalas and cheered Saint Kilda Footy team
in Telstra Dome.
I thank my relatives Helen & Ken Bekhor for the amazing hosting in Melbourne and to
all the great people I was lucky to meet along my trip.
In the photo: View of Sydney. Click Here to enlarge.
 15
Feb 2003
Mazal-Tov to Shai and Maki!
Indeed, one of the best wedding parties I've been so far!
2 great people, with a beautiful cross-continental love story finally got married!
My best greetings and may you will be happy forever!
28 Feb 2003
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26 Feb 2003
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15 Feb 2003
Annual event of JIFA: Japan Israel Friendship Association.
It was really heart warming, hearing Beit-Shalom's Japanese choir
singing so beautifully in Hebrew and the Japanese dance group who danced Israeli folk
dance.
In the pic: Shamira and I, and the Japanese dancers. Up, in
Japanese, it's written: "SHAROM ISRAEL". Isn't that cute? and a last bothering note: In Hebrew slang,
"JIFA" means dirt... I wonder who chose this name ??!
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 9 Feb
2003
Read my article in this week's "Tokyo Notice Board" or
just click here...
Or download Here :-)
6 Feb 2003
Jan-Feb Pages Updates
Community ; Judaism&
Israelism in Japan
Friends
; Friends in Japan ; Work Friends
Trip: Ski in Hakuba ; Climbing Mt.
Fuji
Links : Friends Links; Judaism in Japan
1 Feb 2003
Tragedy in Colombia Spaceship
Spaceship Colombia has exploded during its entrance to the atmosphere.
On it 7 astronauts, among them the
first Israeli Astronaut ILAN
RAMON.
My condolences to the families.
30 Jan 2003
Great Elections results!
I am extremely happy! :-)
Glad from the rise in LIKUD
(Liberals): The only ones with somehow a realistic vision. Sharon is a brave leader and
Nethanyahu will be his perfect right hand and foreign minister. And..
SHINUI ("change"): Because people
that pay taxes in our country- actually deserve something... Tommy Lapid: Join the
coalition and make the change!
I wish all good luck!
 28 Jan 2003
Israel is going for Elections!
The predictions are that the Likud will win. I certainly hope so :-)
THOUGH... I admit I got disappointed
from the lack of actions in the Economy, infrastructure, international and inland fields
I would certainly want to see some changes!
* Stopping the transfer-money thing. PEOPLE! GO TO WORK!
* Finally making the underground in jammed Tel-Aviv
* Finally keeping the promises, kick out bloody Arafat and switch him by someone that
actually HAS intentions for peace
* Making tourists agreements, so the Israeli passport holders would have benefits as
Europeans.
Of course there are much more... Hopefully, by the next elections we shall see some
changes... Hope is always Positive... I am an Optimistic person...
 27 Jan 2003
I waited all the past month for this past weekend! and... IT WAS AMAZING!
Being an originally Haifa girl, I am a summer person! Love the beach and the
Sunshine...
Being in the Japanese cold winter, I just learned to pass the winter on its best
side: Skiing!
Skiing in Hakuba's slopes is a one of a kind experience!
After being there last month, I decided that I just MUST get back there.
Such a perfect place! Great wide slopes for both beginners and
professionals; Great air; Great Atmosphere and great onsens!
One word left to say: SUBARASHI! CLICK
on the right photo to see the pics
 17 January 2003
I must share my pride: The first Israeli Astronaut, ILAN RAMON,
was sent to the space last night. Well... Some say that he is not the first
Israeli astronaut... SHIMON PERES is... :-)
16 January 2003
Since being a full time Sony-Gal, I had no time to update this site for a year and a
half!!!
Shame on me!
I promise to update it more often...
Many things have changed over this time... Some Friends left; some friends stay; New
friends came; New places were seen and lots of exciting moments :-)
June 2001
Hi!
What's New?
THIS SITE! Mazal Tov and Gambatte!
May 2001
So.. What in this site ??
Last year, I packed my stuff and moved to the
land of Sushi, Sumo and Sony.. JAPAN!. After
a short Home-Stay in Osaka, I headed to one of the most amazing, interesting and dynamic cities in the
world: Tokyo.
It was love in a first sight!
My first time in Tokyo was pretty short. I new I will be back! and so I did! ^^
In this site you could:
What are the sections in the site?
- About Me: Read Fast Facts; Read
my Resume in English or Japanese;
Read about my life in Israel and my life in
Japan; You can take a look at my old site and also Contact me.
- Trip in Japan: Before starting to settle down in Tokyo, I
have been traveling around this beautiful country. You could see photos from: Osaka; beautiful Kyoto, Kita Kyushu, Nagasaki,
which is a twin city of my hometown, Haifa, Hiroshima, Nara, Miyajima, which is a MUST
place to visit in Japan and Nikko.
- I also didn't miss climbing Mt. Fuji till its peak!
- Meet my old and still good friends from Israel, my friends from Japan, Purikura
Photos and my Family
- See what Tokyo has to offer! Endless possibilities of Entertainment and Fun; See Shibuya,
my playground; Enjoy the fan in Harajuku and Yoyogi park, especially on Sundays, see the traditional part
in this 21 century city: Asakusa Temple and, even it's
not Tokyo, see Yokohama. It's just 30 minutes away by
train
- Entertain yourself with some Jokes , See some funny cartoons and photos and see an amusing
Flash movie.
- Go to selected links: Israel-
イスラエル- available sites in English and Japanese (日本語); Japan- Available sites in English and Hebrew; My Friends- Sites of some very talented friends of mine;
IT& Computers related sites and News sites.
- Enjoy my community activities: Chat
and Forums.
What else?
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