Instantaneous view of nature

Rutilant

2011-12-02T05:04:00.000+09:00

Very good autumn day. There seemed to be glowing red.

Forever and ever...

2011-11-15T14:29:00.002+09:00

Best wishes for happiness!
With the birth of new life.

Exaltation

2011-08-17T00:26:00.000+09:00

The place to visit from now has a great pleasure.
It is hard to exchange it with anything.

Inextinguishable desire is proceeding at a tremendous speed at this sky.

Guardian deity

2011-06-12T00:57:00.000+09:00

There is often a pair of guardian deity statue on either side of the entrance gate in a temple of Japan.
The right statue is called "阿形(Agyō)" and has his mouth open. And the left statue is called "吽形(Ungyō)" and has his mouth tightly shut.
These two guardian deity statues, called "金剛力士(Kongōrikishi)" or "仁王(Niō)".

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Rudder

2011-05-10T09:29:00.000+09:00

Sincerely congratulate you!!

Ability to lead people. Ability to give people the joy of living.
It isn't the ability that anyone can have.

Fragile

2011-04-19T23:04:00.000+09:00

Life always have the end. It's the only difference long or short.

The beautiful figure of cherry blossoms, can't be seen only about one week.

But also next year the new bud and bloom, could you delight us again?

Until then...good-bye!

Memorable day

2011-04-16T00:52:00.000+09:00

Was waiting for this day!

My encouragement is much nice comment from my friends.
I want my friends to enjoy a very beautiful cherry blossoms.

Blooming in the arc

2011-04-13T01:54:00.000+09:00

Ways of enjoying cherry blossoms are various like them.

Flower of hope

2011-04-10T01:51:00.000+09:00

All right, it came the cherry blossom season!
Everybody, singing! dancing! and very enjoy heating up!

That day

2011-04-05T01:50:00.000+09:00

There is not a means to make for a menace of nature. The people merely remain standing...

However, the road to recovery is left.

Charitable instinct

2011-03-17T02:11:00.001+09:00

If there is a person losing its way, light up the destination with light.
Also, if a person that is shivering with cold, gently wrap.

When somebody is troubled, it is each other.

White love

2011-02-20T00:09:00.000+09:00

Spring is coming soon. Many plants are looking forward to the new season.

Integrity

2011-02-14T03:05:00.001+09:00

Prunus mume is a symbol of early spring flowers.
The language of flowers is elegant, patient, faithful, etc.

Maternal affection

2011-02-06T02:12:00.000+09:00

Children love mother smiling kindly.

long for...

2011-02-04T02:32:00.000+09:00

Severely cold morning, it is ready to welcome the new season with bright colors.

Artisan

2011-01-29T03:09:00.000+09:00

At the entrance are welcome by the phantom beast.

Thunder Gate

2011-01-23T03:04:00.000+09:00

This is 雷門(Kaminarimon). It is located in Asakusa.
The official name is 風雷神門(Fūraijin-mon).

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Meet & Smile

2011-01-12T00:45:00.000+09:00

I feel happy when I meet you.
Until then, no matter how painful it can withstand.

Let's meet with a smile!

Step up

2011-01-08T04:13:00.001+09:00

Not to look away from reality.
All experience becomes my ability sometime soon.

I persuade oneself like that...

Essence

2011-01-05T03:27:00.000+09:00

People are powerless against the time.
Along the stream of time, it is important to live naturally.

Destination

2010-12-31T04:45:00.000+09:00

The beginning of all progresses towards the end.

Dream lights

2010-12-24T04:48:00.000+09:00

Suddenly, the scene of the tunnel of light spread.While watching the scene as a dream, walked slowly.

Time goes by

2010-12-22T03:16:00.000+09:00

Time is running out fast...

Bond

2010-12-19T03:40:00.000+09:00

It seems as though the couple snuggled.
It has been said ”Meoto iwa". The details are here.

The couple have a strong bond with.

Rest day

2010-12-13T20:16:00.000+09:00

First visited the location.
Why do I feel nostalgic here.

Mirror

2010-12-09T02:48:00.000+09:00

The pond reflects the whole truth of beautiful nature.

But no matter how large a mirror can't reflect both the front and back simultaneously.
The truth may be hidden out of sight as well.

Smile a lot

2010-12-07T03:37:00.000+09:00

Feelings of hate have not meaning.
We should have learned it.
Without being influenced by feelings of hate, smile a lot in the life.

Round of the seasons

2010-12-05T06:48:00.001+09:00

The rhythm of the seasons, will be repeated incessantly.
We have seen many times, but feel beautiful every time it changes.

Cast off

2010-12-03T01:28:00.000+09:00

Surely you should be able to change!
If you strongly believe oneself.

Glowing color

2010-12-01T02:48:00.000+09:00

Its flaming-red, also looks elegant.

Given time

2010-11-30T07:35:00.000+09:00

Sometimes stopped, please look up at the sky slowly.

So far and might be able to think in different perspective.

World without color

2010-11-03T00:00:00.000+09:00

The those days, the sky and the trees would be what color?
Many try to imagine.

Defense sites

2010-10-31T03:51:00.000+09:00

This is Odawara Castle (小田原城 Odawara-jō). It is located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Jubilation

2010-10-28T01:22:00.000+09:00

The sky is clear and serene, celebrates the birth of a flower.

Directing post

2010-10-24T03:01:00.000+09:00

Even if you got lost in a dark road, someone will show you a road by light.

New world

2010-10-20T00:53:00.000+09:00

Finally depart to the unknown world!
What story will begin from now on?

During the journey

2010-10-16T01:34:00.000+09:00

I wasn't able to possibly arrive only by my ability and knowledge to here.
Supported by many people, I'm standing now.

Departure to the next journey again without forgetting deep gratitude to everyone.

Advancement

2010-10-13T05:46:00.000+09:00

It can't grow up in a short time.
One step at a time.

Leave

2010-10-11T02:48:00.000+09:00

All things come to an end.
Hard times, sad state of affairs, and even the happy days.

Dancing crane

2010-10-09T02:34:00.002+09:00

The towering castle, heal my heart always.
Beautiful view from there too...

This is 唐津城(Karatsu Castle, Karatsu-jō). It is located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.

Back to back

2010-10-06T03:24:00.000+09:00

Everyone seems to be guarding something precious.
Or... Will it be an expression method of the merely beauty?

Diachrony

2010-10-04T00:28:00.000+09:00

Change with the march of the times.
Sometimes there must be flexibility.

Autumn flavor

2010-10-01T03:00:00.000+09:00

Even if it was harsh summer, soon greet next season.

Yellow happiness

2010-09-29T13:13:00.000+09:00

It seems like a chummy three sisters.
Under the radiant sun is scene that would cause anyone to smile.

Spotlight effect

2010-09-27T01:51:00.000+09:00

Light that is thrown from break in the clouds.

Heat wave

2010-09-25T02:06:00.000+09:00

Color that symbolizes this summer.

Not alone

2010-09-23T00:50:00.000+09:00

The hard time, please talk to someone.
Look! You are surrounded by all.

Highland farm

2010-09-21T02:16:00.003+09:00

It is about 1,350m(about 0.84mi) height above sea level here.
A cloud seemed to vivid.

Weigh on

2010-09-19T02:13:00.000+09:00

The sun on the back?

Aimless

2010-09-16T13:38:00.001+09:00

The old man's lonely journey begins.
Journey to nowhere...

Vow to come again

2010-09-11T00:41:00.003+09:00

First visit to Nikkō was very impressed. I have seen many wonderful scenery here.
I'm so happy to express to you these landscapes on my blog.

Sleeping cat

2010-09-09T01:30:00.002+09:00

Many animal sculptures is represented as a symbol of peace.
"眠り猫(Nemuri-neko)" is the typical thing.

Keyword

2010-09-06T00:35:00.005+09:00

This is the most famous gate, "陽明門(Yōmei-mon)".

Introduce interesting keyword here.
●陽明門(Yōmei-mon) ・・・ "陽明" is means that the sun is shining bright.
●東照大権現(Tōshō-dai-gongen) ・・・ "東照" is means the first rays of sunlight from the east.
●日光(Nikkō) ・・・ This place is "日光", which literally means it is sunlight.

Yes, everything is an image of the sun.

Maxim

2010-09-03T00:07:00.001+09:00

Ⅰ.

Ⅱ.

Ⅲ.

Ⅳ.

Ⅴ.

Ⅵ.

Ⅶ.

Ⅷ.

The second "Three wise monkeys" are well known.

See no evil, Speak no evil, Hear no evil.
見ざる(Mi-zaru), 言わざる(Iwa-zaru), 聞かざる(Kika-zaru).

It is "monkey(猿, さる, Saru)" a play on words.

Honorific title

2010-09-01T00:14:00.003+09:00

The first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, and the divinize Tokugawa Ieyasu(徳川家康).
He is enshrined as "東照大権現(Tōshō-Dai-Gongen)", as an object of faith.

Deification

2010-08-30T15:15:00.006+09:00

This is 日光東照宮(Nikkō Tōshō-gū). It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture.
Still only a fraction.

Accept

2010-08-27T01:19:00.000+09:00

Can't refuse the energy from the sun.
Can't go against the flow of the river.

Live according to providence.

Dazzling

2010-08-26T00:45:00.000+09:00

The color that is stronger than the sunlight glaring down.

Tide prevention forest

2010-08-23T00:27:00.001+09:00

虹の松原(Niji-no-matsubara)

The origin of the name has two theories.
1. Originally, "二里の松原(Niri-no-Matsubara)" has been called, it changed over time.
※二里・・・ 4.97mile(8km)
2. Because its shape resembled a rainbow(虹,Niji).

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Pine forest of rainbow

2010-08-21T19:36:00.000+09:00

This is Niji-no-matsubara(虹の松原). It is located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.
The Japanese Black Pine along blue sea and white sand draw an arc like a rainbow.

Panoramic view is here.

Sunset over the forest

2010-08-19T02:48:00.000+09:00

White and black world spread out before. Look at it, just stand blankly.

Extreme heat

2010-08-17T22:26:00.002+09:00

This summer, intense heat day continues.
Even in this heat, the children are playing very happily.

Inherit

2010-08-15T00:38:00.001+09:00

Traditional rice cultivation is still done now.

Introduced before, "Rice terrace".

Summer feature

2010-08-13T02:57:00.002+09:00

Under the azure sky, the buzzing of cicadas, the gay voices of children.
Feel the season.

Bonny thing

2010-08-09T23:51:00.000+09:00

Beautiful flowers attract my mind.
Love it.

Mountain village

2010-08-08T00:28:00.000+09:00

Even if the land of grueling conditions, people can live strongly.

Serene hush

2010-08-06T00:00:00.000+09:00

There is felt a moment of quietness. It seems as if time has stopped.

Red stream

2010-08-04T18:48:00.000+09:00

It goes eventually be swallowed by the darkness.

By region

2010-08-01T01:23:00.000+09:00

Wind bells or wind chimes are called Fūrin(風鈴).

Imariyaki(伊万里焼, Imari porcelain) Fūrin from Imari, Saga Prefecture.

Edo(江戸) Fūrin from Tokyo Metropolis.

Mashikoyaki(益子焼) Fūrin from Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

No eyes?

2010-07-29T13:26:00.003+09:00

This is a Daruma doll(達磨, Daruma). It is imitation ornament of Bodhidharma Zazen.

Eyes are sold in blank. They pray for something. If it is achieved, it is customary to write the Daruma eyes.

Ring-Ring ♪

2010-07-27T03:14:00.000+09:00

Wind bells market in Kawasaki Daishi.

Around the beginning of summer, various wind bells are collected from all over Japan.
Here you can see the difference of each characteristics.

Sermon

2010-07-26T00:46:00.002+09:00

Kōbō-Daishi(弘法大師) says.
When a heart is seized with worldly desires such as the darkness, all the things to come across become the evil. However, if open eyes of the enlightenment, all the things to come across are precious.

This statue is called "Jikokuten(持国天)".
It is one of the guardian deity protecting the east of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Exorcism

2010-07-24T02:52:00.001+09:00

This is popular name Kawasaki Daishi(川崎大師). The official name is Heiken-ji(平間寺).
Here is located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Dancing clouds

2010-07-22T00:56:00.000+09:00

Sunny days, cheerful clouds.

Only one

2010-07-21T02:49:00.000+09:00

Flower colors look the same, but each one has the feature.
It is the same a human being, too.

Sun ball

2010-07-19T02:34:00.000+09:00

Have a lot of sun exposure, and its power is represented in orange.

Floral scent

2010-07-17T00:27:00.000+09:00

Eyes are nailed to the beauty of flowers, and the fragrance heals me.

Shift

2010-07-14T02:06:00.000+09:00

To live life to the fullest, be not afraid a change.

Escarpment

2010-07-11T00:38:00.002+09:00

Do you like a view from the hill?

West Japan in the Edo period(1603-1868), the small size of the clan, many of them narrow alluvial plain too.
Therefore, to increase the incomes of the clan, often paddy fields were made to the slope of mountain.
Tradition of Rice Terraces(棚田, Tanada) is succeeded to now.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Poios

2010-07-09T02:49:00.000+09:00

This is a place called the Rice Terraces. There are a lot of it in Japan.

Star Festival

2010-07-07T03:20:00.001+09:00

七夕(Tanabata, July 7) is said to be a combination of Chinese tradition with beliefs peculiar to Japan.

It celebrates the meeting, just once a year, of two lovers, Hikoboshi (the star Altair, personified as a cowherd) and Orihime (Vega, as a weaving girl), who are separated by the Milky Way on the other days of the year.

In general, a strip of paper to write their wishes are carried out to decorate bamboo leaves.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

The sun blooms

2010-07-05T00:29:00.000+09:00

The day was cloudy, but we felt better by virtue of yellow flowers.
This is a blessing of the sun, too.

Nightfall

2010-07-01T00:29:00.000+09:00

Sun goes down, and night goes on.
So far, it has been repeated on several occasions.

Rainy season

2010-06-29T01:26:00.000+09:00

梅雨(Tsuyu, Baiu) is rainy period that comes along every year from May to July in Japan.
Hydrangea(紫陽花, Ajisai) is represent of the rainy season flower.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Rays of the sun

2010-06-27T03:13:00.000+09:00

Covered with clouds, and reflected lines.
If there wasn't such situation, I couldn't see.

Zen garden

2010-06-25T00:01:00.000+09:00

This is "龍安寺(Ryōan-ji)" in Kyoto.
As previously introduced Golden Pavilion, a World Heritage Site is here too.

Reference: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

This is called 蹲踞(Tsukubai). Wash your hands, is intended to purify themselves.

After the rain

2010-06-23T00:00:00.000+09:00

The rain stopped and the sun came out. Flowers by the raindrops feel more beautiful.

This rain will became a flower for the blessed rain.

3,775

2010-06-21T00:35:00.001+09:00

Mt.Fuji(富士山,Fuji-san) is a well-known symbol of Japan.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Departure

2010-06-19T02:39:00.001+09:00

Sorry to keep you waiting.
Come on, get in. It's starting from now!

This place is Kamakura Station of Enoshima Electric Railway. Kamakura Station is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. "Map"

Enoshima Electric Railway(江ノ島電鉄,Enoshima-dentetsu) is abbreviated to 江ノ電(Enoden).

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Fly!

2010-06-17T02:50:00.001+09:00

Circling freely in the sky. There is nothing one standoff.

Take off

2010-06-14T00:57:00.001+09:00

Elegant, dynamic living.
To acquire wisdom, and to attract people.
I'm greedy.

Grounds of shrine

2010-06-12T00:25:00.001+09:00

Most shrines and temple sell fortunes called "おみくじ(Omikuji)".
The fortunes are written on pieces of long, narrow paper.

First they give you your overall fortune, which are roughly divided into several levels raging from excellent luck to great misfortune.
Then they give you advice about specific areas in your life, such as your studies, business matters, marriage prospects, health and so on.
After you finish reading them, it is customary to fold and tie them onto a branch of a tree or other set locations in the temple or shrine grounds.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Wish & Gratitude

2010-06-10T01:39:00.001+09:00

"絵馬(Ema)" is a votive offering. It is dedicated to temples and shrines.

Typically it is a board of about 15 centimeter square with a picture of various other subjects on the front.

You write your prayer or words of appreciation on the back and hang it on a designated place in a shrine or temple grounds.

Orderly barrel

2010-06-08T03:46:00.001+09:00

Dedication is intended to honor gods and Buddha, offering to gods and Buddha as something of value for people, means a religious act.

It is 鶴岡八幡宮(Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū) here.

In infinitum surfy

2010-06-06T01:50:00.003+09:00

Where you born, would come here.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Didymus

2010-06-04T00:21:00.001+09:00

Look away, but always together.
Mutual support to each other, helping each other.

Circus left town

2010-06-01T02:02:00.003+09:00

The time I arrived, it was time the children leave the park.
Until then the park would have been bustling with children, and then deep silence.

Red carpet

2010-05-31T02:18:00.000+09:00

A bright red flower was spread all over there.

Introduction of the brushstroke.

Tachindai

2010-05-29T00:58:00.003+09:00

National Historical Site   The remains of Tokiwa Residence of Hōjō Family

  The residential buildings were constructed here for the Hōjō clan, including buildings for the 7th regent of the Kamakura Shogunate Government Masamura Hōjō. The chiseled flat area of the site is called "Tachindai". The name indicates the relation from the medieval land use.
  This chiseled flat section with surrounding man-made cliff was formed out of a V-shaped valley. The archaeological excavation of the site uncovered building foundations in favorable conditions. There are ceremonial tombs from 13th to 14th century called "Yagura" on the northwestern corner of Tachindai.
The topography around Tachindai also maintains the landscape before the construction of residential buildings of Hojo family. The site is historical for its nature of buildings and medieval landscapes.

March 2009

Board of Education, Kamakura City

Return to the original world from now.

Square hole

2010-05-28T02:01:00.000+09:00

Narrow road continue for a while and I arrived in the vast place.
Proceeding further for the place, there was a large rock of some holes.
Seems to ruins.