人と花、海と星 -記録だけになった昨今-

　On November 21st, I visited the Tower of the Sun.
What I felt when I stood facing the Tower of the Sun was that it represents the very spirit of the Japanese people.

　On November 22nd, I visited Ohtaki (Ō Falls) in Mino park(Japanese). Even though it was a Friday, the Ohtaki was crowded with people coming to see the autumn leaves.
　On November 24th, I went to the concert "Cimarron Japan Tour 2024”, organized by Min-On. It was held to celebrate the following milestones: 70th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between Japan and Colombia, 95th anniversary of Japanese-Colombian immigration, and the 205th anniversary of the founding of Greater Colombia by Simon Bolivar, the “Father of South American Liberation."
　The slogan of Soka Gakkai in 2025 is “Year of soaring Higher Towards a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

  

　Saturday, October 5th, was a hot and humid day. This year, I went to my grandson's kindergarten sports day.
　On October 6th, I went to the concert "Asian Pops 2024" organized by Min-On.
Raisa Andriana (Malaysia, Top right in the photo) .
Christian J.M. Bautista (Republic of the Philippines, Bottom left）.
Alexandra Bounxouei (Lao People's Democratic Republic, Bottom right).  

　On August 31st, I attended the “G.O.B. Japan Tour 2024” (organized by Min-on). A group of seven members was made up of players of the traditional Italian ocarina (an ocarina septet, Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese). Until I heard it with my own ears, I never imagined that the seven types of ocarinas could play such beautiful harmonies.

　On September 7th, I participated in the "MIN-ON Kids Festa" (sponsored by Min-On) with my daughter and 4-year-old grandson. The percussion ensemble with the other participants reminded me that life and rhythm are closely related.

On September 15th, I attended “Duplessy & World Strings” (organized by Min-on). It was my first experience to experience a session with four kinds of string instruments (guitar, violin, erhu, and morin khuur). The performers themselves were having so much fun that it was clear to the audience.
　The part before the paragraph described in August was: "This passage is saying that if in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed." (The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p. 214). This makes me realise the need for more faith, but it's actually very difficult for me. I feel like I'm making progress, checking each step every day.
　A pineapple has produced fruit. It has been about 5 years since I potted it up after hydroponics.
  

　On July 24th, I went to the city of Yokohama. It had been three years since we last visited for the wedding of our youngest daughter in October. This time, I was going to visit her family, but an unfortunate inconvenience arose unexpectedly. Instead, I took a tour of the naval port at Yokosuka Naval Base (the photo shows the KUMANO, a Mogami-class frigate).
　On August 5th, I attended the "Maria Seiren concert" (organized by Min-on). The photo on the left was taken by me during the curtain call with her permission, so the blurriness of the photo is my responsibility.
　The heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees seems to be coming to an end after 26 consecutive days. But chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not influenced directly by the environment. As you know well, because Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a diligent practice (The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p. 214).  

　On July 7th, I attended the “Santrofi Japan Tour 2024” (held by Min-on). Through their music, I felt deeply that rhythm is a universal language for humanity, and that living itself is rhythm. Rhythm makes me feel alive. It is wonderful to live feeling the rhythm. I was reminded of these truths.

　My mentor said the following: Mr. Ikeda described the Buddhist law--the inherent power of life, which Nichiren defined as Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--as "the fundamental power activating and moving all stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in the universe." Members of the SGI "embrace faith in this great Mystic Law and chant the most powerful and supreme rhythm of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo." (from Developing a Robust, Victorious Life: Daisaku Ikeda Addresses the January Leaders Meeting, January 9, 2010.)  

　On June 5th, I attended Vieira Amaral's piano concert for the 30th anniversary of his Japan tour (held by Min-on). I watched his fingers, which produced the music that fascinated me throughout the concert without blinking. It was my first time experiencing such piano music with deep emotion. What impressed me? Perhaps something conveyed by his state of life? In any case, he certainly gave me an excellent experience.
　The rainy season (stagnation of the rainy season front) is about to begin in this part of Japan. On rainy days, I do not want to go out. As the saying goes, 'Sei-kou u-doku' (enjoying quiet indoor activities on rainy days), so I can't just sit and read a book while listening to music. Although it will be summer as soon as the rainy season ends, I have not yet finished taking care of the tropical and subtropical plants that have been growing over the winter. In addition, I have started playing video games. My already busy days have become even busier recently. Anyway, I'm having fun every day, and that's what's important.
　The other day, after seeing some of Apple's iOS 18 content, I felt that everyone else has such a busy life that they needed something useful like that. It's hard work, isn't it? I also thought that I didn't need it, but of course, I'm not uninterested (I have a feeling I might buy an iPad, macOS Sequoia).
　An important passage from the Gosho to keep in mind is: "Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood" (The Opening of the Eyes, p.238).  

　We went to the “Exhibition of Stories of Food and Life” on Sunday, April 28th (held by Soka Gakkai). It was a small event but had excellent content. My grandchildren had a lot of fun, and so did I.
　My daughter's family and I visited the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden on Wednesday, May 1st. No wonder the place was very crowded during Golden Week. (I like rhinoceros.)
　I went to the 70th Anniversary Concert by Arima Thoru and Noche Cubana with a guest appearance by Linda Yamamoto (held by MIN-ON) on Tuesday, May 14th. They are around 70 but still young. So am I. Music makes us feel ten years younger.

　I went to a Concert, "Sarah Àlainn Quartet MAY there be Harmony" (held by MIN-ON) on Sunday, May 19th. I couldn't believe my eyes for a moment at that instant. She was just“Maetel (In THE GALAXY EXPRESS 999)” herself, really! Therefore, I was revived by their live music. It is just the power of music.

　Thus, during this period, I am busy every year. I was unhappy from the viewpoint of common sense, but there arose a great feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment at the same wonderful.
　"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo." (On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime)  

　On April 5th, I attended the comedy show held by Min-on, titled "Asakusa Comedy Big March" (link to the Japanese site). Whenever there is laughter, there is happiness. The laughter put me in a relaxed state.
　The maximum temperature was 25°C on March 31st, which is typical for summer temperatures in Japan. In fact, winter is over at that time and then spring has just arrived. Today's maximum tenparature was 24.0℃ in this connection.
Speaking of spring, I remember the following passage: “Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring” (To the lay nun Myōichi, 1275).
　Cherry blossoms are famous in Japan during spring. Speaking of cherry blossoms, I remember "The principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson (link for annotation)", which is one of the most popular passages among Japanese members. May spring bring hope to people all over the world.

　After a long time, I went to Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) on April 10th to see my daughter's family off. I wondered if it was such a small airport.
  

　I have been feeling that my body is heavy recently, due to aging. On the other hand, members of ZATSUGI always seem to handle their bodies lightly. It's hard to believe they are the same person. The show was always met with cheers and applause. Wonderful!
　On March 10th, I attended the Mion-on concert featuring “MIRACLE☆ZATSUGI.”

　I have still taken to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (The Opening of the Eyes, 1272): "Whether tempted by good or threatened by evil, if one casts aside the Lotus Sutra, one destines oneself for hell."
　In other than the above passage, I have taken to heart several of those mentioned previously: "... Though the water is the same, it appears differently according to one’s karmic reward from the past.… (Reply to the Lay Priest Soya, 1275)." and "Endure hardships and embrace pleasures. Accept both suffering and joy as part of life, and keep reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what. (Happiness in This World, 1276)".   

　On February 18th, I attended the Mion-on concert featuring the "Janoska Ensemble."
When I was young, I took to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (On the Proper Way to Preach the Doctrine, 1269): "So you have gone to the capital, and before much time has passed you are changing your name, a piece of utter nonsense. No doubt you have also changed your way of speaking and acquired the accent of the capital."
I continually reaffirm our commitment to faith, ensuring that we understand the primacy of the mystic law over worldly laws.  

　At the end of last year, I went on a family vacation to Kanzan-ji Onsen, although it took two days and one night (since it was difficult for all of the fewer than 20 of us to attend). The photo on the left is of the Ferris wheel at the amusement park just after sunrise (7 am).
　I take to heart the sentence, “... Though the water is the same, it appears differently according to one’s karmic reward from the past.…” from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (Reply to the Lay Priest Soya, 1275).
　So, I always need to recognize that what I see is not the whole picture. At the same time, even if we appear to be looking at the same thing, others may not always see it the same way I do. This is the ordinary way of thinking for me.
  

　On December 10th, I attended the Indian dance musical “Mumbai☆Star,” an original production by Min-On and supported by the Embassy of India Tokyo.

　When I was a teenager, I met Daisaku Ikeda Sensei at a summer course held for the student section around 1970, shortly after I joined the Soka Gakkai.
　At the event during the summer course, Ikeda Sensei handed something to each member, saying to them, "It's hot, so here, have something cold to eat." Many students gathered around Sensei, moving slowly in a whirlpool around Ikeda Sensei. When that vortex (Ikeda Sensei) came close to me, I extended my hand to try to make my way through the crowd. I felt something in my hand and squeezed it.
　When the whirlpool (the group around Sensei) moved away, I was finally able to pull my arm out of the crowd. I then opened my palm and found a thin piece of plastic (see photo). It was, of course, a ticket to buy shaved ice. I ate the shaved ice but paid for it using cash from my wallet instead of using the ticket.
　In this way, the yellow square piece of plastic has remained with me and has been my treasure (thus I can't lose it absolutely). I keep it close to me wherever I go.  

　In early November, I attended the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu Gongyo Session at the Diaseido (Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu) in Tokyo. The weather in Nagoya and Tokyo was warm and mild for November (OK without a jacket). Nagoya station was crowded, but only in the morning, as it was the first day of the three consecutive holidays (Tokyo always seems to be very crowded for those who come to Tokyo from regional cities).

　I attended a Min-On concert titled "RAJATON JAPAN Tours 2023” on November 12th (which is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of Min-On.). In mid-November, it gets cold even in Nagoya, with a minimum temperature of 8°C and a maximum of about 15°C. So even though the concert started at 3:00 p.m., I wore a jacket.  

　I attended a Min-On concert titled "Healing Hawaiian Music and Hula Dance" on September 3. This concert commemorated the 60th anniversary of the founding of Min-On and the 155th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Hawaii, as well as the 170th anniversary of Japan-U.S. relations.

　I visited my sixth grandson's kindergarten for a field day with my seventh grandson, who came home on October 7th, on a beautiful fall day. These events, which occur twice in spring and autumn in Japan, are a great source of joy for grandparents, not to mention parents. Of course, with delight, we watched his activities as he ran and danced. Our spirits gradually cleared, much like the sky today. This is happiness for everyone, and therefore, anyone who brings about war is like a devil.  

　The buddhability.org posted the podcast "What does Buddhism say about dealing with grief? (EPISODE 120)” on August 25. It happened to be my father’s birthday, who passed away twelve years ago, but it doesn't hold any particular significance.
　My wife passed away in January. I grieved deeply due to this loss until April. However, as a practicing Buddhist, I firmly believe that she has already been reborn into this world. This belief is rooted in the philosophy of "Life and Death Are One (Episode posted on May 10, 2021)”, which is also known as transmigration in Buddhism.
　All trains on the Takayama Line (from Gifu to Toyama) were replaced with the new HC85 model (Link in Japanese) after March of this year, featuring a hybrid (engine+motor+battery) drive (Link in Japanese). Thus, I had the opportunity to board the "HIDA (HC85)" express train in August. In essence, I embarked on a rail journey to the spa with my daughter's family, totalling about twenty people.
　I attended the MIN-ON concert titled "Jasmine Choi's Flute Recital (Link in Japanese) ," where she performed alongside pianist Toshiki Usui. She (Jasmine Choi) shared a photo of the event on social media, and I happened to be in the photo. It was my first experience attending a flute solo concert. I was amazed by how beautiful the sound of her flute was, as I had only ever heard the sound of the flute on a vinyl record of Rampal's performance a long time ago.

　The events in August were ordinary as mentioned above, but these brought some pleasure and peaceful minds for me. So I thank this world.  

　Last month, I watched a show on NHK (Japan's Broadcasting Corporation) called "Philosophical Street Interviews (Japanese)." They asked 92 people, "What is the purpose of your life?" Here's what they said: 26% for family, 20% for enjoying life, 17% didn't know, and 37% for different reasons.
　Right now, my answer is: "I want to keep living because my life right now is interesting. I try to stay alive for as long as I can because I don't want to die." However, when I was younger, I tried to live for my mother because I knew she would be sad if I passed away. Later on, I aimed to make my wife happy (though I'm not sure if she really was), because I included her in my life through marriage. After my children were born, my focus shifted to raising them until they could stand on their own. Now that I've fulfilled all these responsibilities, including my parents' funerals, as I mentioned earlier, my life itself is captivating. Even if I lived for another thousand or even ten thousand years, it probably wouldn't feel like enough. And of course, even if I lived for over 100 million years, it still might not be enough. That's how fascinating life is for me at this moment. That's why I don't want to die. So, my goal is to simply avoid dying and keep on living. That's the sole reason I want to stay alive.
　When I compare my responses to the results of the earlier survey, I find that, like 26% of the respondents, I have lived most of my life for my family (Of course, I have no regrets. Conversely, I am proud of myself). Additionally, during the last half of my years, I have been living to enjoy life (20%). A notable portion of this delight presently comes from observing the growth of my three younger grandchildren (who are not yet in school). Furthermore, my four elder grandchildren have attained self-sufficiency, as I oversee them. From the vantage point of aging, I have come to understand the truth that aging is never so wrong.
　I think that the four ideas in Nichiren’s teachings are important in my life: "Voluntarily assuming the appropriate karma," "Lessening one’s karmic retribution," "Substituting faith for wisdom," and "Myo-no-shoran."
Additionally, in Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho, I like "Happiness in This World." It says: "Endure hardships and embrace pleasures. Accept both suffering and joy as part of life, and keep reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what. Could this be anything other than the endless happiness of the Law? Strengthen your faith even more.” The "Happiness in This World" is the Gosho for Zadankai held in August, 2023.  

　I have been retired for 7 years now and have never really felt like I had more free time, because I had a lot of things I had to do for my family, not for myself. However, in the past 15 years, I have accomplished everything that I needed to do and was responsible for. Three months have passed since I was discharged from the hospital in April, and with the help of my daughters, I have become accustomed to living "alone" (which is a first experience in my life, of course).
　The other day, I spent four hours listening to music and reading. I think I might enjoy this kind of leisure time. I also thought that I might be happy to have this kind of time once a week.
　Actually, I have another favorite time of the day. It's a habit I started right after I retired. It is my 30-minute morning routine, which has recently been extended to about 45 minutes. This routine takes place after breakfast. However, I use mouthwash immediately after waking up. It is my time for the usual self-care routine, starting with oral care using an interdental brush and toothbrush, and ending with shaving.
　Oh, yes. I attended the MIN-ON concert called "Swedish Harmony (The Vokalharmonin vocal ensemble and The Uppsala Chamber Soloists)" by myself this month (Really, it has been a while since I last attended a concert, hasn't it?).
　Due to the loss of my wife of many years, I am alone now. I live a leisurely and liberated life, but I am by no means unhappy (in fact, that might be happiness).
　Now, "They trample on the weak, while they look ecstatic, and lie and say that this is the reason of the world. I would not wish for a world in which those shameless people can walk around with their heads held high, even if it kills me. I will defy them. If they still try to trample on the weak, I will cut off their feet." This sentence is a passage from "Yoshinochou-Zantou-Den 27" by Amano Sumiki (p. 287, April issue of a journal USIO).
　The state of life of the "shameless people" referred to here must be exactly the four evil paths possessed in the human world (in the mutual possession of the Ten Worlds). And the "world in which they walk brazenly" must be the Latter Day of the Law itself. In such a world, I would not even wish it. The way to "get out of the way" of such a world would be to manifest the life states of the Four Saints, especially the Bodhisattvas, in this world (first of all, by myself, of course).
　But since their state of life is the four evil paths, it is obvious that they will "still try to trample on us. What should we do? Even if we "cut off their feet" as we all know, this problem will not be fundamentally solved (due to the sheer number of opponents).
　But it is important to "resist" (through acts of disobedience), and furthermore, it should be non-violent, as Gandhi said. However, I may not be able to do so (because even if I could temporarily manifest the Bodhisattva world, I would surely fall into the realm of asuras that exist within the human world, once I touch certain edges).  

　 Last July, I wrote a short article titled "What Man Needs: Science (Interest), Religion (Goodness), and Art (Beauty)," and I briefly explained the following points: Science must be for the benefit of humanity. Therefore, "nuclear weaponization" cannot be the subject of research. Religion should be the standard of right and wrong. Therefore, there can be no religion that affirms warfare (murderousness). Art should provide people with a glimpse into the depths of the world (universe) in which they live and the state of their own lives. Despite all the suffering in their lifetime, it should give them motivation to live (Japanese).
　Civilization grows through confronting and responding to the challenges of trials. Life is no different. We face challenges that frequently assail us, and we must rise to the occasion, confront them, and overcome them. By achieving victory, we shape our lives. Through this process, individuals become stronger, and that resilient strength becomes an essential force and an effective weapon for facing the next trial.
　 My driving force to win that constant battle is always chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the Gohonzon every day and every time, as I mentioned last month.  

　Drafting a speech for my daughters and their families on my 72nd birthday.
　 Last year, do you remember talking about my epitaph? I remember watching the movie "Back to the Future" and seeing the letters on the tombstone disappear, which made me want to think about my own epitaph. The date on my epitaph was actually July 24th, 2023, and it has become a true dream. I died in January of this year, marking my third death in life.
　Just like a famous general once said "I shall return," I too would like to say that I have returned to meet you all with eternal love. I should mention that I have come back to this world four times due to unknown forces of the universe.
Therefore, I believe that I should tell you everything I know about these unknown forces of the universe. The driving force of my life was chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the Gohonzon every day and every time.
　If we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood" (p283, The Opening of the Eyes).  

　こんばんは（日の出：6時55分、日の入り：17時10分）、昨日の最高気温9.7℃&最低気温ー0.6℃、日照時間8.3時間だった。今まさに（水曜日がピーク）10年に一度の「大寒波」らしい。　11月の平均最高気温19.7℃&平均最低気温10.4℃で、降水量は合計で114.0mmだった。12月の平均最高気温11.0℃&平均最低気温3.0℃で、降水量は合計で25.0mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況は、1回目：81.4％、2回目：80.4％、3回目：68.0％、4回目：56,556,238人、5回目：27,100,762人だ（NHK、1月23日）。
　昨年末に買った雑誌と本は、下から第三文明2023年1月号、現代思想 2022年12月臨時増刊号、河出書房新社編集部編「中井久夫 増補新版（KAWADE夢ムック）」、潮2023年1月号、創価学会男子部教学室編「御書をひもとく: 要文123選 改訂版 （第三文明社）」、ヘンリー・ジー著、竹内薫訳「超圧縮 地球生物全史（ダイヤモンド社）」、聖教新聞社会部編「ブラボーわが人生 3（第三文明社）」、池田大作著「新版 法華経 方便品・自我偈講義（聖教新聞社出版局）」、日蓮大聖人御書全集 新版 刊行委員会編「日蓮大聖人御書全集 新版 分冊 第2巻（聖教新聞社出版局）」、安部龍太郎、佐藤優著「対決！日本史３ 維新から日清戦争篇（潮新書）」、聖教新聞報道局編「21世紀の創価学会論 識者が見た未来への希望（潮新書）」だ。
　2022年第45週（11月07日～11月13日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.11人/定点。
　2022年第46週（11月14日～11月20日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.04人/定点、愛知県：0.12人/定点。
　2022年第47週（11月21日～11月27日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.04人/定点、愛知県：0.08人/定点。
　2022年第48週（11月21日～11月27日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.11人/定点、愛知県：0.07人/定点。
　2022年第49週（12月05日～12月11日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.07人/定点、愛知県：0.06人/定点。
　2022年第50週（12月12日～12月18日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.19人/定点、愛知県：0.13人/定点。
　2022年第51週（12月19日～12月25日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.33人/定点、愛知県：0.33人/定点。
　2022年第52週（12月26日～2023年1月1日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.71人/定点、愛知県：0.80人/定点。
　2023年第01週（1月2日～1月8日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：5.06人/定点、愛知県：4.65人/定点。
　2023年第02週（1月9日～1月15日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：6.76人/定点、愛知県：7.01人/定点。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から聖教新聞社著「WORLD SEIKYO vol.3（聖教新聞社出版局）」、公益財団法人サントリー文化財団・アス テイオン編集委員会編「アステイオン97（CCCメディアハウ ス）」、潮2023年2月号、文藝春秋オピニオン 2023年の論点100（文春ムック）、ユヴァル・ノア・ハラリ、リカル・ザプラナ・ルイズ著、西田美緒子訳「人類の物語 Unstoppable Us ヒトはこうして地球の支配者になった（河出書房新社）」、公益財団法人 東洋哲学研究所編「日蓮の心（第三文明社）」、篠田謙一著『人類の起源-古代DNAが語るホモ・サピエンスの「大いなる旅」（中公新書）』、小泉悠著「ウクライナ戦争（ちくま新書）」だ。  

　こんにちは（日の出：6時23分、日の入り：16時47分）、昨日の最高気温21.0℃&最低気温9.4℃、日照時間9.7時間だった。10月の平均最高気温23.8℃&平均最低気温14.8℃で、降水量は合計で56.0mmだった。
　2022年第40週（10月03日～10月9日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第41週（10月10日～10月16日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.06人/定点、愛知県：0.03人/定点。
　2022年第42週（10月17日～10月23日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.02人/定点。
　2022年第43週（10月24日～10月30日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　2022年第44週（10月31日～11月306日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.06人/定点、愛知県：0.08人/定点。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.4％、2回目：80.4％、3回目：66.5％だ（NHK、11月11日）。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から第三文明2022年12月号、潮2022年12月号、地球の歩き方編集室編『夏井いつきの「今日から一句」（第三文明社）』、モノガタリプロジェクト編「モノガタリは終わらない（集英社）」、教新聞報道局編『私がつくる「平和の文化」（潮出版社）』 だ。  

　こんにちは（日の出：5時52分、日の入り：17時24分）、昨日の最高気温23.5℃&最低気温15.2℃、日照時間4.2時間だった。寒くなってきたので、植物達の冬越しの用意（オルトランを吸収させる）。9月の平均最高気温30.5℃&平均最低気温22.8℃で、降水量は合計で260.0mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.5％、2回目：80.4％、3回目：65.5％だ（NHK、10月7日）。
　2022年第36週（9月5日～9月11日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.07人/定点、愛知県：0.05人/定点。
　2022年第37週（9月12日～9月18日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.04人/定点。
　2022年第38週（9月19日～9月25日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　2022年第39週（9月26日～10月02日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.02人/定点。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から第三文明2022年11月号、短歌2022年10月号、潮2022年11月号、地球の歩き方編集室編「地球の歩き方 日本 2023~2024（学研プラス）」、日蓮大聖人御書全集 新版刊行委員会編「日蓮大聖人御書全集 新版 分冊 第4巻（聖教新聞社出版局）」 だ。

  

　こんにちは（日の出：5時31分、日の入り：18時04分）、昨日の最高気温32.5℃&最低気温23.1℃、日照時間10.0時間、降水量：52.5 mmだった。8月の平均最高気温33.1℃&平均最低気温25.1℃で、降水量は合計で196.0mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.5％、2回目：80.4％、3回目：65.0％だ（NHK、9月9日）。
　2022年第31週（8月1日～8月7日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.09人/定点、愛知県：0.05人/定点。
　2022年第32週（8月8日～8月14日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.11人/定点、愛知県：0.05人/定点。
　2022年第33週（8月15日～8月21日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.19人/定点、愛知県：0.08人/定点。
　2022年第34週（8月22日～8月28日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.16人/定点、愛知県：0.07人/定点。
　2022年第35週（8月29日～9月4日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.13人/定点、愛知県：0.06人/定点。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下からKotoba2022年秋号、第三文明2022年10月号、潮2022年10月号、中央公論2022年10月号、山田五郎著「世界一やばい西洋絵画の見方入門（宝島社）」、アンナ・ラッセル著、カミラ・ピニェイロ（イラスト）、堀越英美訳「だから私はここにいる 世界を変えた女性たちのスピーチ（フィルムアート社）」、武田砂鉄著「マチズモを削り取れ（集英社）」だ。  

　こんにちは（日の出：5時06分、日の入り：18時47分）、昨日の最高気温32.9℃&最低気温26.6℃、日照時間5.2時間、降水量：17.5 mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：82.1％、2回目：81.0％、3回目：63.4％だ（NHK、8月8日）。
　2022年第30週（7月25日～7月31日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.07人/定点。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から婦人公論2022年8月号、Kotoba2022年夏号、第三文明2022年9月号、文藝春秋2022年8月号、潮2022年9月号、成田悠輔著「22世紀の民主主義 選挙はアルゴリズムになり、政治家はネコになる（SB新書）」、日本SF作家クラブ編「2084年のSF（ハヤカワ文庫JA）」だ。
　Kotobaには「成田悠輔／変えられる運、変えられない運」が載っていた。潮には西田亮介×成田悠輔の対談『「安定かつ停滞」の打破へ、次世代の民主主義を提案する』が載っていた。だから買ったのだろうか？（SB新書も読んだが、こういう若者がいる間は、日本もまだまだ希望が持てる。引退すべき老人が邪魔しなければだが）
　  

　こんにちは（日の出：5時02分、日の入り：18時53分）、昨日の最高気温37.4℃&最低気温27.4℃、日照時間11.9時間だった。
　7月の平均最高気温32.0℃&平均最低気温24.1℃で、降水量は合計で366.5mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：82.0％、2回目：81.0％、3回目：63.1％だ（NHK、8月2日）。
　2022年第28週（7月11日～7月17日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　2022年第29週（7月18日～7月24日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.03人/定点。　  

　こんにちは（日の出：4時51分、日の入り：19時04分）、昨日の最高気温32.2℃&最低気温24.1℃、日照時間2.5時間だった。 現在雨（24時間：42.0mm、48時間：42.0mm、72時間：63.0mm）だ（７月降水量：287.0mm）。
　2022年第26週（6月27日～7月3日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.03人/定点。
　2022年第27週（7月4日～7月10日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.04人/定点。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：82.0％、2回目：80.9％、3回目：62.3％だ（NHK、7月15日）。
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から婦人公論2022年7月号、第三文明2022年8月号、角川短歌2022年7月号、潮2022年8月号、佐藤優著「国家と資本主義 支配の構造（青春出版社）」だ。  

　こんにちは（日の出：4時40分、日の入り：19時09分）、現在 35.0℃（先月の27日から連日35度越えだ。今日の予報は40度！）、昨日の最高気温37.6℃&最低気温27.3℃、日照時間13.7時間だった。
　6月の平均最高気温29.0 ℃&平均最低気温20.4℃で、降水量は合計で117.5mmだった。
　写真はアグラオネマの花だ（下、6月19日撮影）。今も咲き乱れている、株分けした全ての鉢で。水挿したクロサンドラも満開だ。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.9％、2回目：80.8％、3回目：61.8％だ（NHK、6月30日）。
　2022年第22週（5月30日～6月5日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第23週（6月6日～6月12日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　2022年第24週（6月13日～6月19日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第25週（6月20日～6月26日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　下の写真は落穂で増え（てしまっ）たヒポエステスだ（路地のも無事に冬越えした）。

　下は（も落穂で増えてしまった）コリウス・カーニバルグリーンだ（他はカイガラムシにやられて枯れた。カーニバルグリーンは、通常のオリトラン散布で冬越するので、ウチではカイガラムシに強いと思われる）。木質化したまま栽培中で、花も先すぎだ（落穂は掃除機で吸引して捨てるのだが）。

　そうそう、先月思い付いたのだが、記録しておこう（読み返すと、どうと言うことはないな）。
「人に必要なものは、科学（利）、宗教（善）、芸術（美）である。
科学は、人を利するためにあらねばならない。従って「核の兵器化」を研究対象とすることはあり得ない。
宗教は、善悪の基準となるべきものである。従って殺人「戦争」を肯定する宗教などあろうはずがない。
芸術は、己の住む世界（宇宙）、そして自身（生命）のあり様の深淵を垣間見させ、人に生きる動機を与えるものでなければならない。人生は想定外のものである。その想定外に向き合い.、受け入れて、その想定外を生かすように挑むことこそ人生である。」  

　こんにちは（日の出：4時37分、日の入り：19時02分）、昨日の最高気温27.5℃&最低気温17.7℃、日照時間5.8時間だった。明日は大雨になるらしい。
最近買った雑誌と本は、下から第三文明2022年7月号、公益財団法人東洋哲学研究所編「文明・歴史・宗教 トインビー・池田対談五十周年記念論集（東洋哲学研究所）」 、潮2022年7月号、池田大作著『誰もが輝く「人間主義の世紀」へ! （聖教新聞社出版局）』、田原総一朗、山口那津男著「今こそ問う 公明党の覚悟（毎日新聞出版）」、中野信子、三浦瑠麗著「不倫と正義（新潮新書）」、佐藤優著「プーチンの野望（潮出版社）」、ユヴァル・ノア・ハラリら著「コロナ後の未来（文春新書）」だ。
　前述のように潮の7月号を買った。本号は内容が盛りだくさんで付箋だらけになってしまった（読みたい記事が多いと言うこと）。したがって（？）巻頭エッセイの中西進さんの「民族の原点」と、末尾の「編集を終えて」をまず読んだ（普通では無いかもしれないが）。
　付箋の記事は、寺島実郎：「正教大国」というアイデンティティがもたらした国家の迷走、佐藤優：プーチンの危機感、ゼレンスキーの焦燥――侵略の深層、鈴木一人：それでも国連は、残されている対話のテーブルだ、などなど付箋が16もあった。  

　こんにちは（日の出：4時37分、日の入り：19時00分）、昨日の最高気温26.1℃&最低気温14.7℃、日照時間6.0時間だった。5月の平均最高気温24.7℃&平均最低気温14.9℃で、降水量は合計で164.0mmだった。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.8％、2回目：80.6％、3回目：59.4％だ（NHK、6月2日）。

　（愚かな）人間の社会で何があろうが、例年道理に（我々が住む宇宙では）カラテア・ランキフォリアの花が咲いた。
　2022年第17週（4月25日～5月1日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第18週（5月2日～5月8日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.03人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　2022年第19週（5月9日～5月15日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第20週（5月16日～5月22日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第21週（5月23日～5月29日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　そしてお構い無しに、スパティフィラムをはじめとする種々の花が咲いた（だから植物が好きだ）。庭木の剪定がもうすぐ終わる（大物のヤマモモが済めばだが）。親株のクロトンがカイガラムシによって丸裸になった。
　2022年5月の観る・聴くは、以下だった。
　1）Star Trek: Piccard S2（2022年）2022.05
　2）Mr. Nobody（2021年）2022.05
　3）The Wolf's Call（2019年）2022.05
　4）Bosch : Legacy S1（2022年）2022.05
　5）Night Sky S1（2022年）2022.05
　6）No Time to Die（2021年）2022.05
　最近買った雑誌と本は、下から『日蓮大聖人御書全集　新版』刊行委員会『日蓮大聖人御書全集 新版（聖教新聞社）』、潮2022年6月号、青山樹人著「新版 宗教はだれのものか：三代会長が開いた世界宗教への道（鳳書院）」、冨島佑允著『物理学の野望「万物の理論」を探し求めて（文社新書）』だ。
  

　こんにちは（日の出：4時59分、日の入り：18時36分）、昨日の最高気温21.1℃&最低気温9.7℃、日照時間10.2時間だった（降水量：24時間 11.0mm、48時間 31.0mm、72時間 43.0mm）。
　日本国内のワクチン接種状況（職域接種分含む）は、1回目：81.5％、2回目：80.1％、3回目：52.2％だ（NHK、4月28日）。
　最近買った雑誌と（本）は、（下から）潮2022年4月号、5月号だ（け？、写真入れ替え：May 2）。

　2022年4月の観る・聴くは、以下だった。
　1）Star Trek: Piccard S2（2022年）2022.04
　2）総理の夫（2021年）2022.04
　2022年第13週（3月28日～4月3日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.02人/定点。
　2022年第14週（4月4日～4月10日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.02人/定点。
　2022年第15週（4月11日～4月17日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.00人/定点、愛知県：0.00人/定点。
　2022年第16週（4月18日～4月24日）インフルエンザ報告数は、名古屋：0.01人/定点、愛知県：0.01人/定点。
　先日だが、久しぶりに半分不要で不急な外出をした（写真左、ノリタケの森）。

　次でに、評判の（上の写真）TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE 則武新町店に寄ってきた。

　次でに、THE CITY BAKERYでパンを買って、ベンチで一休み（DALTONなど見て回ったが、老いると欲しいものがない。urban lifeな気分？だけ）。20分で来れるので、また来よう（不要不急で、買うものもパンとトンカツぐらいだが）。