Reblog : Kamakura In June — Divina Everywhere
It’s a peaceful reunification of the ethereal beauty of nature and the grandeur of history. June is the month for Hydrangeas in Japan, and where else is the worthiest place…
Fushimi-Inari Hike
The hike to the summit of 233m Mt. Inari-san, and the pilgrimage circle around the shrines near the top is one of Kyoto’s most interesting short walks. It’s also the…
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Also known as “O-inari-san,” Inari shrines are the most familiar shrines to Japanese people. There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all…
Summer in Japan 日本の夏
Sea, sun, and sand… For many, these represent summer, not so in Japan. Instead, it’s wind chimes, dragonflies, goldfish, and watermelon that evoke summer for the Japanese. Japanese appreciate the…
9 Day of June – dripping
Otowa Waterfall – Kiyomizudera is located in Higashiyama, a hilly district in eastern Kyoto with lots of temples and shrines, as well as amazing views of traditional buildings and shops…
8 Day of June – Lined up
Japan’s love of line-forming begins with the lessons kids learn as early as kindergarten: self-discipline, cooperation, and respect. For example, it’s not uncommon for Japanese nursery and elementary schools to host…
7 Day of June – Dark
錦鯉 – Nishikigoi, often called Koi fish or Japanese carp, are fish with colors and patches raised and kept for appreciation. The carp originates from China and was brought to…