Thursday 27 September 2012

Summer opening of the state rooms

I visited the Buckingham Palace ( http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/buckinghampalace/what-to-see-and-do?language=en ) to see the inside.  During the summer, they open the palace to the public.  The palace was designed by John Nash.  We can see the royal collection such as drawings and diamonds.  In particular, A portrait of Rubens and the special exhibition, "The Queen's Williamson Diamond Brooch" designed by Cartier was absorbing for me. 

This visit reminded me the words "Kobe Co.,ltd.".  It was metaphor.  Kobe city in Japan was called "Kobe co., ltd" 2 to 3 decades ago, because the city was in success to sell the name as a brand such as Kobe beef, Mt. Rokko and beautiful night views.  Therefore, people living in Kobe tended to move to other place since they could do almost of everything such as shopping, leisure, and cafe.  The brand reduced the power gradually due to the change of generations though...  London impressed me the similar situation for London brands.  I could see many visitors having shopping bags who bought products at the Buckingham shop.   I had bought a house champagne as well....

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