We enjoy "Yae-zakura", kind of SAKURA. The Yae-zakura is best viewed from the middle of April to early May in Tokyo!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Japanese Garden - Hamarikyu Garden
JAPAN's biggest holiday called Golden week is starting...!! until May 6th!
We enjoy "Yae-zakura", kind of SAKURA. The Yae-zakura is best viewed from the middle of April to early May in Tokyo!
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We enjoy "Yae-zakura", kind of SAKURA. The Yae-zakura is best viewed from the middle of April to early May in Tokyo!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Green Sakura (Cherry blossom) "Gyoiko"
This is Green Sakura (Cherry blossom), it blooms in Ninnaji temple (仁和寺) in Kyoto since the Edo period.
It's so rare to see this Sakura named "Gyoiko" in Tokyo. "Gyoiko (御衣黄)" named after by the clothes worn by high-ranking nobles "Moegi (萌黄)" in ancient Japan.
You can see this historic Sakura from the middle of April to the end of April in Hamarikyu garden, villa of the Shogun Tokugawa family which ruled over JAPAN from 1600 to 1867.
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It's so rare to see this Sakura named "Gyoiko" in Tokyo. "Gyoiko (御衣黄)" named after by the clothes worn by high-ranking nobles "Moegi (萌黄)" in ancient Japan.
You can see this historic Sakura from the middle of April to the end of April in Hamarikyu garden, villa of the Shogun Tokugawa family which ruled over JAPAN from 1600 to 1867.
Shigaraki pottery
"Mizubachi" (water basin) made of Shigaraki pottery.
The Shigaraki ware is a pottery produced mainly in Shigaraki area in Koka city, Shiga prefecture, one of the oldest 6 kilns in JAPAN.
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The Shigaraki ware is a pottery produced mainly in Shigaraki area in Koka city, Shiga prefecture, one of the oldest 6 kilns in JAPAN.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Japanese Sword "KATANA"
Japanese Sword "KATANA" from Edo period, about 350 years ago.
You would like to see real Katana? Come to Japan!
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You would like to see real Katana? Come to Japan!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Shitenno (Buddhist protectors of the four directions)
"Kawasaki Daishi", Grand Head Temple of the Chisan Sect of the Shingon Buddhism, is dedicated to the teachings of the priest Kukai, one of the biggest Temples in JAPAN.
The Main Gate, Dai Sanmon, was built in 1977. The Shitenno (Buddhist protectors of the four directions) rest on top of the gate. They are also four world-protecting deva kings.
"Bishamonten" or "Tamonten", King of the North, Lord Who Hears All Associations.
"Jikokuten", King of the East, Guardian of the Nation.
"Zochoten", King of the South, Lord of Spiritual Growth Associations.
"Komokuten", King of the West, Lord of Limitless Vision.
Which one do you like?
The Main Gate, Dai Sanmon, was built in 1977. The Shitenno (Buddhist protectors of the four directions) rest on top of the gate. They are also four world-protecting deva kings.
"Bishamonten" or "Tamonten", King of the North, Lord Who Hears All Associations.
"Jikokuten", King of the East, Guardian of the Nation.
"Zochoten", King of the South, Lord of Spiritual Growth Associations.
"Komokuten", King of the West, Lord of Limitless Vision.
Which one do you like?
"Bishamonten" or "Tamonten"
"Jikokuten"
"Komokuten"
"Zochoten"
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Rakanseki (Stone Statues of Rakan)
You're interested in Buddhism?
They're Rakanseki (Stone Statues of Rakan). "Rakan" or "Arhat", in Buddhism, signifies a spiritual practitioner who has realized certain high stages of attainment. There are five hundred arhats of various names.
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They're Rakanseki (Stone Statues of Rakan). "Rakan" or "Arhat", in Buddhism, signifies a spiritual practitioner who has realized certain high stages of attainment. There are five hundred arhats of various names.
