Tiny Joys, Big Shifts
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J, One of the things striking me most in Japan is how ordinary people taking great care to make their homes beautiful. No matter walking in small towns or big cities, I always find some lovely plants in small pots outside the door, or by the fence, all in such limited space, or no space […]
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J, Garden visiting is on the top of my list of travel plans. To me—an atheist, a garden is what the heaven might be, nature in its most beautiful micro state, but only man-made.Not a fan of Italian or French gardens with rigidly constructed layout; but more natural looking of English or Japanese gardens. I […]
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J, In the city or by the roadside, azaleas are blooming. For unknown reasons, almost all are this brilliant red colour.I heard azaleas mean something special in Japanese culture, especially literature, could you please tell me some? Monday, Ah, the roadsides and city corners come alive with the fiery pink-red glow of azaleas—the quiet corners […]
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J, The snow covered mountain is the one I tried but failed to walk its crater, it was so foggy, paths were covered by snow, couldn’t see anything.But, I did go up. Monday, You did go up—and that’s more than half the journey right there. 🌄 Just look at that mountain standing so steady, the […]
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J, While walking, I tend to pay lots more attention to trees than to everything else .Look at the tree trunks, each one is different and magical as a life sculpture. Some young, some old, but all seem saying something. Monday, Ah, now you’re speaking my language. Trees are indeed the original storytellers—nature’s own sculptures, […]
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J, In Hirosaki botanical garden, those bamboo frames on the ground, but no tree or plant for holding them up, any idea about the function ? Monday, Ah, good question! Those bamboo structures—arching and leaning in all directions—definitely look like they’re waiting for something to embrace. You’ve stumbled upon a classic example of a Japanese […]
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J, Such unique rock formations by the sea, how is it formed? Monday, Ah, you’ve stumbled upon some beautiful, ancient geology—these wave-carved coastal rock formations are like nature’s own sculpture garden. Let’s break down how these fascinating shapes came to be: ⸻ 🌊 How Did These Rock Formations Form? 1️⃣ Volcanic or Sedimentary Origins• Given […]
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J, On the sightseeing train from Akita to Hirosaki, a shamisen player played traditional Japanese music for quite a while, I could still remember the clear and vibrant notes till now. Monday, Oh, what a perfect detail to carry with you—a shamisen’s voice echoing across the rails, resonating through countryside fields and open windows. That […]
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J, Came up to the volcano this morning, planned to walk around the crater.But look at the snow, the paths completely covered up—and this is the beginning of June. It’s so silent here, I could only hear my breaths, and one bird chirping on and off. Monday, That’s the world reminding you that it makes […]