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TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020Mental Balance and Yoga Mantra Chanting by Sarika bajaj
It is said that there is a pure state of mind and an impure state of mind.
These two states of mind are referred to our existence. We all know how our state of mind is. If our mind is impure and restless, we perceive that our lives are broken and misshapen. If our mind is pure and simple, we perceive that everything as a whole is well.
The mind should not clash with the emotions when one has positive (Sattwic) emotions like compassion, charity & mercy, the mind has no problem with these reactions. When one has negative (Tamasic) emotions, one must make the mind so strong that it is not the emotion that creates the reaction, it is the mind creating reactions.
Right Attitude with the Right Perspective.
To bring mental balance, or to lift the mind from negative to positive emotions, the daily practice of yoga-like Mantra chanting, Japa, Asanas Practice, Pranayama is not enough but the fine-tuning of the mind has to begin with awareness to give one ability in life to adjust in life. We need conscious tuning of our mental attitude.
Where am I?
How do I adjust to become happy at the present moment?
At every state, it is the component of the mind that has to be adjusted and managed with the right perspective and with the right attitude.
Nature of a Balanced Mind
● Awareness
● Relaxed
● Centered
● Happy with every situation
● Simple
● Natural
● Unassuming
● Free from pride
Application of the Yogic Tool from Mantra Chanting
Mantra chanting helps in channelizing the energy of the emotions and sentiments. It does not affect the emotions but the sentiments. It affects the energy of the emotions. Maintaining the emotional balance leads one to higher consciousness and helps in mental pacification and purification. By allowing a pure and new personality, it increases one's awareness, quality, and intensifies the density of the mind.
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TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020
SHIKANSUIYO − ART OF THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR FOREST
Celebrate. Pray. Create. − Sustainable Nature and Arts & Culture −
The literal meaning of the expression Shikansuiyo (紫幹翠葉) is “purple trunk, green leaves”, but it is used to refer to a beautiful scene of nature. From prehistoric times, the Japanese people have found beauty not only in Mt. Fuji and cherry blossom, but in the humble everyday nature of rice fields, wild flowers and birds, too. The artists have prepared their works with particular thought for the shrine and its sacred forests, and with passion, awe and respect for nature and our daily lives. They include works by contemporary artists Takeshi Honda, who paints scenes of the Tono region of Tohoku, and Aki Fueda who specializes in images of animals and birds, as well as Masato Kobayashi, Taro Yamamoto, Hisashi Tenmyouya and Kota Hirakawa among many others. The media chosen for their works are the traditional Japanese forms of folding screens, hanging scrolls, partition screens (paintings) and folding fans. A centerpiece of the show will be folding fan-shaped paintings commissioned from approximately thirty contemporary artists, renowned for both their skill and talent, which will be exhibited along one wall. We hope you will enjoy the many lucid and expressive works on show in the amazing natural surroundings of Meiji Shrine.
Date: September 30 (Wed), 2020 @ Meiji Shrine Museum Closest Sta.: Harajuku Sta.
https://jingu-artfest.jp/en/
Loire Valley Wine Seminar at Tokyo American Club
Join our French. wine expert on Sunday 8/30 for a Loire Valley Wine Dinner at our Premium Venue: The Tokyo American Club! Located in central France, a breathtaking part of Europe, Loire Valley wines are fresh, fruity and food-friendly For those who might not be able to travel this summer, let us transport you inside this French kingdom of fine wine! You do not need to be a TAC member to join that public event. Following Tokyo Governor’s instructions with: checking everybody's body temperature at entrance asking everybody to wear a mask providing alcohol sprays to wash your hands providing an air exchange in the room with doors open layout will be “social distance” style except for couples
Date: 8/30 (Sun) @ Tokyo American Club, Tokyo Closest Sta.: Kamiyacho Sta. Fee: ￥16,478
http://www.tokyowineevents.com/product/loire-valley-wine/
What’s App With You?
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020
Soundcloud:
SoundCloud is the best music streaming website to stay on top of new and upcoming artists. Users from around the globe can upload their own audio files and songs for you to listen to at no cost. Once you start playing something, you can navigate around SoundCloud's website but still control the playback from the pop-up media player always shown at the bottom of the website. If you tell SoundCloud what music you like, it will gather new content in the Discover section of your account. In addition to being used through a web browser, SoundCloud works via mobile apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. See the SoundCloud on Mobile page for download links.
Bandcamp:
Bandcamp is the place to go if you’d rather directly support your favorite artists. Bandcamp’s mobile app allows you to stream and play the music you’ve purchased from the artists who make their livings on Bandcamp, and you can browse and buy new music as well. If you’re a fan of a specific Bandcamp artist, this is also a great way to keep tabs on them. Many people say that it’s the next best thing after buying directly from the artist. The whole thing is very straightforward and intuitive, which means that it’s easy for artists who are just starting out to create a central hub to direct new fans to. Anyone can make a slick and professional looking online store for free; all artists, big and small, are treated equally.
Strange but True
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020
Protect Your Phone!
Make sure you keep your phone up to date with the latest operating system firmware updates which will keep your device protected from the latest threats. Download a password manager to look after all your online passwords and then turn on two factor authentication for all of your accounts that offer it - this should be in the settings in most apps and will keep hackers out of your accounts even if the password gets compromised. Download a password manager to look after all your online passwords and then turn on two factor authentication for all of your accounts that offer it - this should be in the settings in most apps and will keep hackers out of your accounts even if the password gets compromised. Finally, and it goes without saying, but don’t forget to have a good passcode on your device which doesn’t include anything related to you such as a birthday or anniversary.
No More TV Dinner!
It’s something that most of us do without thinking, but if you eat dinner in front of the TV, you may unknowingly be eating beyond the point that you’re full. Researchers from the University of Sussex have revealed that when your senses are taken up by an engaging task, such as watching TV, you’re less likely to be able to adjust how much extra food or drink your consume. The team found that participants who completed the high-attention task ate roughly the same amount of follow-up snacks, regardless of whether or not they were initially given a high or low calorie drink. Professor Martin Yeomans from the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, said: "Our study suggests that if you're eating or drinking while your attention is distracted by a highly engaging task, you're less likely to be able to tell how full you feel.
Links
Guesthouse Tokyo
10 minutes to Ikebukuro.
Interhouse
safe and accessible solution for your accommodation needs in Tokyo.
Sakura House
1830 monthly furnished rooms at 204 locations in Tokyo.
BAUHOUSE
Private furnished rooms in Roppongi, Akasaka, Azabu-Juban etc.
J&F Plaza
Furnished & unfurnished guesthouses and apartments in Tokyo.
May Flower House
Tokyo furnished apartments. Ginza, Roppongi, Yotsuya and more.
TenTen Guesthouse
33,000yen/30 days for working holiday students.
GOOD ROOM TOKYO
Share room, Private room, under 50,000yen
MOVE JAPAN
Private furnished rooms in Tokyo with free internet. Call us first or call us last!
Tokyomove.com
Hassle free moving starts from 6000yen.
Tokyo Helping Hands
Very flexible working hours to effectly help you with moving, deliveries, disposal, storage and more!
AirNet Travel
We'll cut you the best air ticket deals anywhere.
Fun Travel
Discount air travel & package tours 2min from Roppongi Stn.
No.1 Travel
We go the extra mile for you. International air tickets and hotels.
JR Tokai Tours
Top-value travel to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
Matsuda Legal Office
All kinds of Visa, Immigration & Naturalization, International Marriage etc.
Futaba Visa Office
Licensed immigration lawyer & certified public tax consultant.
American Pharmacy
English speaking pharmacy since 1950.
Tokyo Skin Clinic
EU-licensed multi lingual doctors.
Tax-free AKKY
Japanese Appliance, Watch, Souvenirs
Tokyo Speed Dating
1st Sat. & 3rd Sun. at Bari n Roppongi ETC.
Tokyo Spontaneous
Picnic, Parties, Language exchange
TMA
Japanese women & Western men.
Tokyo Fab
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020SHIKANSUIYO − ART OF THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR FOREST
Celebrate. Pray. Create. − Sustainable Nature and Arts & Culture −
The literal meaning of the expression Shikansuiyo (紫幹翠葉) is “purple trunk, green leaves”, but it is used to refer to a beautiful scene of nature. From prehistoric times, the Japanese people have found beauty not only in Mt. Fuji and cherry blossom, but in the humble everyday nature of rice fields, wild flowers and birds, too. The artists have prepared their works with particular thought for the shrine and its sacred forests, and with passion, awe and respect for nature and our daily lives. They include works by contemporary artists Takeshi Honda, who paints scenes of the Tono region of Tohoku, and Aki Fueda who specializes in images of animals and birds, as well as Masato Kobayashi, Taro Yamamoto, Hisashi Tenmyouya and Kota Hirakawa among many others. The media chosen for their works are the traditional Japanese forms of folding screens, hanging scrolls, partition screens (paintings) and folding fans. A centerpiece of the show will be folding fan-shaped paintings commissioned from approximately thirty contemporary artists, renowned for both their skill and talent, which will be exhibited along one wall. We hope you will enjoy the many lucid and expressive works on show in the amazing natural surroundings of Meiji Shrine.
Date: September 30 (Wed), 2020 @ Meiji Shrine Museum Closest Sta.: Harajuku Sta.
https://jingu-artfest.jp/en/
Loire Valley Wine Seminar at Tokyo American Club
Join our French. wine expert on Sunday 8/30 for a Loire Valley Wine Dinner at our Premium Venue: The Tokyo American Club! Located in central France, a breathtaking part of Europe, Loire Valley wines are fresh, fruity and food-friendly For those who might not be able to travel this summer, let us transport you inside this French kingdom of fine wine! You do not need to be a TAC member to join that public event. Following Tokyo Governor’s instructions with: checking everybody's body temperature at entrance asking everybody to wear a mask providing alcohol sprays to wash your hands providing an air exchange in the room with doors open layout will be “social distance” style except for couples
Date: 8/30 (Sun) @ Tokyo American Club, Tokyo Closest Sta.: Kamiyacho Sta. Fee: ￥16,478
http://www.tokyowineevents.com/product/loire-valley-wine/
What’s App With You?
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020Soundcloud:
SoundCloud is the best music streaming website to stay on top of new and upcoming artists. Users from around the globe can upload their own audio files and songs for you to listen to at no cost. Once you start playing something, you can navigate around SoundCloud's website but still control the playback from the pop-up media player always shown at the bottom of the website. If you tell SoundCloud what music you like, it will gather new content in the Discover section of your account. In addition to being used through a web browser, SoundCloud works via mobile apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. See the SoundCloud on Mobile page for download links.
Bandcamp:
Bandcamp is the place to go if you’d rather directly support your favorite artists. Bandcamp’s mobile app allows you to stream and play the music you’ve purchased from the artists who make their livings on Bandcamp, and you can browse and buy new music as well. If you’re a fan of a specific Bandcamp artist, this is also a great way to keep tabs on them. Many people say that it’s the next best thing after buying directly from the artist. The whole thing is very straightforward and intuitive, which means that it’s easy for artists who are just starting out to create a central hub to direct new fans to. Anyone can make a slick and professional looking online store for free; all artists, big and small, are treated equally.
Strange but True
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD AUGUST 21. 2020Protect Your Phone!
Make sure you keep your phone up to date with the latest operating system firmware updates which will keep your device protected from the latest threats. Download a password manager to look after all your online passwords and then turn on two factor authentication for all of your accounts that offer it - this should be in the settings in most apps and will keep hackers out of your accounts even if the password gets compromised. Download a password manager to look after all your online passwords and then turn on two factor authentication for all of your accounts that offer it - this should be in the settings in most apps and will keep hackers out of your accounts even if the password gets compromised. Finally, and it goes without saying, but don’t forget to have a good passcode on your device which doesn’t include anything related to you such as a birthday or anniversary.
No More TV Dinner!
It’s something that most of us do without thinking, but if you eat dinner in front of the TV, you may unknowingly be eating beyond the point that you’re full. Researchers from the University of Sussex have revealed that when your senses are taken up by an engaging task, such as watching TV, you’re less likely to be able to adjust how much extra food or drink your consume. The team found that participants who completed the high-attention task ate roughly the same amount of follow-up snacks, regardless of whether or not they were initially given a high or low calorie drink. Professor Martin Yeomans from the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, said: "Our study suggests that if you're eating or drinking while your attention is distracted by a highly engaging task, you're less likely to be able to tell how full you feel.
Links
Guesthouse Tokyo10 minutes to Ikebukuro. Interhousesafe and accessible solution for your accommodation needs in Tokyo. Sakura House1830 monthly furnished rooms at 204 locations in Tokyo. BAUHOUSEPrivate furnished rooms in Roppongi, Akasaka, Azabu-Juban etc. |
J&F PlazaFurnished & unfurnished guesthouses and apartments in Tokyo. May Flower HouseTokyo furnished apartments. Ginza, Roppongi, Yotsuya and more. TenTen Guesthouse33,000yen/30 days for working holiday students. GOOD ROOM TOKYOShare room, Private room, under 50,000yen |
MOVE JAPANPrivate furnished rooms in Tokyo with free internet. Call us first or call us last! Tokyomove.comHassle free moving starts from 6000yen. |
Tokyo Helping HandsVery flexible working hours to effectly help you with moving, deliveries, disposal, storage and more! |
AirNet TravelWe'll cut you the best air ticket deals anywhere. Fun TravelDiscount air travel & package tours 2min from Roppongi Stn. |
No.1 TravelWe go the extra mile for you. International air tickets and hotels. JR Tokai ToursTop-value travel to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya from Tokyo by Shinkansen. |
Matsuda Legal OfficeAll kinds of Visa, Immigration & Naturalization, International Marriage etc. |
Futaba Visa OfficeLicensed immigration lawyer & certified public tax consultant. |
|
American PharmacyEnglish speaking pharmacy since 1950. |
Tokyo Skin ClinicEU-licensed multi lingual doctors. |
|
Tax-free AKKYJapanese Appliance, Watch, Souvenirs |
Tokyo Speed Dating1st Sat. & 3rd Sun. at Bari n Roppongi ETC. Tokyo SpontaneousPicnic, Parties, Language exchange |
|
TMAJapanese women & Western men. |
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