Cherry Blossoms at night in Kyoto April 10th 2017
Cherry tree illustration events are being held here and there in Kyoto! People get together, sharing precious time.
Why don’t you join us?
Posted in Miscellaneous by Masayo Uchimoto
Pampas grass at Sengokubara, Hakone 29 Oct. 2016
This is the photo of pampas grass in the middle of October.
They say:
From the middle to the end of March, this area is burned to avoid unsorted young trees.
In August green pampas grass grows.
In September the contrast between green pampas and golden-colored ears is beautiful.
In November pampas grass looks like a golden carpet and shines reflecting sun shine.
The field attracts a lot of people now.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Noriko Nakayama
Renewed Dankazura Avenue in Kamakura
Famous Dankazura Avenew has been under reconstruction for about 4 months and was reopened last March. All cherry trees that were damaged by salt from the sea were replanted and the road was newly paved. It is refreshing and beautiful.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Shun-ichi Murakoshi
Fox in Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
Jumping fox with a bamboo branch! You will find this kind of interesting fox statues in the precincts of Fushimi Inari shrine, which has been awarded 1st prize by trip advisor in the category “2015 Japanese site popular with foreign tourists” for the second year in a row.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Masayo Uchimoto
Mt.Fuji in May
This is the Grass Cherry Blossoms & Mt. Fuji near Motosu-Lake, one of five lakes of Mt.Fuji on May 14th. Now Grass Cherry Blossoms Festival is held there. May 14th was the perfect day to enjoy viewing them after the typhoon No.6 had passed. Local people told us that usually in spring or early summer it was rare to view such a beautiful and clear-cut Mt.fuji. We were so lucky and really enjoyed the combination of Mt. Fuji & beautiful cute flowers.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Noriko Nakayama
Hakone Owaku Valley
Although the area is very limited , entry to a part of the Owaku Valley in Hakone has been forbidden as volcanic fumes are increasing and volcanic earthquakes are felt.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Shun-ichi Murakoshi
Cherry Blossom
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Although the season of the typical cherry blossoms called Someiyoshino is ending, weeping ones are still in full bloom in Kyoto. We will guide you to great spots for viewing them !
Posted in Miscellaneous by Masayo Uchimoto
Yabusame(Horseback Archery)
Yabusame is held on April 19th in Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Shun Murakoshi
Ume Flower in Kamakura
Ume flowers or Japanese apricot have started to bloom in many temples and shrines in Kamakura . It will last for a few weeks from now on. Ume used to be a number one flower in ancient Japan but it was replaced by Sakura or cherry blossom in 9th century.
Posted in Miscellaneous by Shun-ichi Murakoshi