Yellow sand

Wow!! This photo was taken 17th April (2006) in Beijin.(China)
Sandstorm coverd everuthing...
In Chinese big desert,a sandstorm rose up and then circumpolar westerlies bring it arounf China and Japan.
We call it 黄砂 [Kosa].
黄 means yellow.
砂 means sand.　
Yes,Kosa come to Japan,especialy Spring time.
Unfortunately,this Spring has been coming STRONG Kosa.
Of course,it's not so strong as like China (like this photo).
Usually,it's coming in the west part of Japan and the sea of Japan side although 3days ago it came to Tokyo. It has been 6 years. 　You can see Yellowish Tokyo

Spring is good season although we have got something problem for health.
Because of pollen (Many Japanese people have a pollen allergy) and Kosa.
I guess so my allergy has been bad in this season.
Ummm...I don't like Spring!! but I like Sakura (cherry blossom),something beautiful neature ,good weather etc...

Actually,I wear sunglasses and a mask when I go to my office.