Masaoka Shiki
The cherry blossoms:Being ill, how many thingsI remember about them Scatter layerby layer, eight-layeredcherry blossoms Moon at twilighta cluster of petals fallingfrom the cherry tree cherry blossom petalsblown by the…
Fragile petals
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…
Ushiku Daibutsu
The Ushiku Daibutsu is bordered by a large park with over 100 cherry trees that blossom from early to mid-April. Pink moss (April), poppies (May), and cosmos are among the…
Kyoto Gyoen Garden, Kyōto-shi, Japan
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868. When the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. It…
Ashikaga, 栃木県 日本
Ashikaga Flower Park’s famous wisteria is blooming early this year. The Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival 2022 in Tochigi will begin ahead of schedule on April 16, 2022
I dream of wisteria. {haiku}
I dream of summerswith wisteria on windows –in bloomless deserts. S. Y. Kalindara.
Futaminoura Bay, 二見町茶屋 Japan
Visiting Mie Prefecture can be tricky due to its countryside locale. But it is a gold mine of ancient secrets and photogenic spots worth your time. You could spend weeks…