by Sudrabfox | May 9, 2022 | Pictures
A cloud of cherry blossoms;The temple bell,－Is it Ueno, is it Asakusa?How many, many thingsThey call to mindThese cherry-blossoms!Very brief –Gleam of blossoms in the treetopsOn a moonlit night.A lovely spring nightsuddenly vanished while weviewed cherry blossomsBasho...
by Sudrabfox | May 8, 2022 | Pictures
The cherry blossoms:Being ill, how many thingsI remember about themScatter layerby layer, eight-layeredcherry blossomsMoon at twilighta cluster of petals fallingfrom the cherry treecherry blossom petalsblown by the spring breeze againstthe undried wallMasaoka...
by Sudrabfox | Apr 21, 2022 | Pictures
The Japanese cherry blossoms and the tradition of flower gazing, or hanami, have inspired poets for centuries. This is a haiku call to mind the beauty of springtime and the fleeting beauty of the sakura. Kobayashi Issa Issa is one of the four haiku greats of Japan. He...
by Sudrabfox | Apr 1, 2022 | Reblog
A Japanese white-eye, also known as Mejiro, drinks the nectar of a cherry blossom in Tokyo on March 23. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season this week...
by Sudrabfox | Mar 23, 2022 | Kansai, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the paid park’s spacious lawns, meandering walking paths, and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center. In...
