by Sudrabfox | May 12, 2022 | Travels
Most people are familiar with the Japanese capital of Tokyo and Osaka, and Kyoto, but much of this fascinating nation remains a mystery to visitors. Here are seven of the most widely held misconceptions regarding Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. 1. Okinawa is one island...
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 | May 5, 2022 | Pictures, Tokyo
A visit to Tokyo in late March or early April isn’t complete without a hanami (flower-viewing) session to see Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms or sakura. If you can’t get enough of these tiny, delicate blossoms in the daytime, they’re just as...
by Sudrabfox | Apr 25, 2022 | Ibaraki
The Ushiku Daibutsu (“Great Buddha of Ushiku”) in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Stands 120 meters tall and is one of the world’s highest Buddha sculptures. In comparison, Nara’s Daibutsu at Todaiji Temple is barely 15 meters tall. And fits...
