24 Oct: Haiku and photography 2
Sometimes, a photo reminds me of a haiku... like this Raindropped Blue Hydrangea, by Mark Highton Ridley: hydrangea a bush is the little garden of a detached room Basho Click on photo for ... »
Read more » 14 comments » 21 Sep: Haiku and photography
A beautiful photography by Mark Highton Ridley reminded me of this Basho haiku: summer grasses all that remains of warriors dreams This post is also my entry to this months freebie prize ... »
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During the Edo period, the exact time was marked with bells. One of those bells, named "Bells of Time" (toki no kane), owned by the Kan'ei-ji Temple, can be found today in the Ueno Park. This ... »
Read more » 12 comments » 18 Apr: Haiku... Dragonfly
The empty air made buzz Thin wings of a dragonfly. Sekitei ... »
Read more » Comment » 08 Apr: Customs and traditions of Japan - Hana Matsuri (8th April)
On 8th April, Japan celebrates Buddha's Birthday, Hana Matsuri (花祭り - The Flower Festival). According to Buddhist tradition, Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Sakyamuni Buddha), the ... »
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