The waves crash against colossal rocks, creating a deafening noise. On a clear winter day, the sea is a vivid…
The Ginkgo Tree: A Muse Hard To Tire Of
The distinct fan-shaped leaves of the Ginkgo tree shimmer, catching the warm autumn afternoon sunlight in a golden glow. Even…
The Sacred Path to Seichoji Temple
Fire, essential to life, has been considered sacred since ancient times. The kitchen, where fire is handled, has traditionally been…
Rebirth With The Help Of A Mountain Deity in Omiwa Shrine /Nara/清明
“Nihon Shoki” and “Kojiki”, the oldest books in Japan, recount the tale of a god who was revered in ancient…
Deliberation in Eiheiji, Fukui//審議
The cedar trees in Eiheiji are large, expansive, and over 600 years old. They stretch out far into the sky,…
A completely artificial world in Rokko Island/Kobe/完全に人工的な
A shallow river runs through large towers of concrete and buildings shaped like spaceships. During the day, the water reflects…
A very minor revelation in Koyazaka/Kumano Kodo/天啓
On a humid summer day, the courting calls of cicadas start to overpower the sound of cars. Just a few…
The Question of One’s Faith in Sotome
Religious persecution—particularly of Christianity—has a long, complex history in Japan, beginning with the widely accepted account that the Portuguese introduced…
What lies beyond a cape? / Cape Manyo, Aioi, Hyogo /向こう
Capes are pieces of land that protrude out to the sea. Often found at the edge of land masses on…
The camphor tree at Kaisei-ji Temple/クスノキ
In 1928, the area around the Nishinomiya city hall was largely wetland. The centre was located close to the sake…
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