This particular shrine, called Gokoku Jinja, has no specific Kami, but rather commemorates those who perished in the wars of Japan’s past, up to and including the victims of the atomic bombs. A place to honor former lives.
Category: Achira Iko! (page 6)
December 2013 – January 2014
A chronicle of our first trip to Japan together in for Oshougatsu, the Japanese New Year.
Checkout the first post here
All Things Extraordinary
There’s nothing like a cup of hot miso to get you going in the morning—so light and scrumptious! Also, I have no idea if this is standard in Japan, but the bread slices were mega thick and freakin’ huge.
Omedetai
Wrenched from the blissful throes of slumber by a hideous beeping demon embedded in my phone, we arose, showered, and attempted, doubtless unsuccessfully, not to look like two half-dead zombie creatures moments ago exhumed from the grave.
Between Sky and Sea
***Mt. Misen, Part IV***
With morning light falling fresh, the five of us trudged our weary limbs down the pathways of Mt. Misen.
With morning light falling fresh, the five of us trudged our weary limbs down the pathways of Mt. Misen.
Hatsuhinode
***Mt. Misen, Part III***
The soft glow of dusk unfurled before us as we attained the summit of Mt. Misen to watch the sunrise.
The soft glow of dusk unfurled before us as we attained the summit of Mt. Misen to watch the sunrise.
A River of Light
*** Mt Misen, Part II ***
Leaving the shining shrine of Miyajima behind us, we marched on into the night.
Leaving the shining shrine of Miyajima behind us, we marched on into the night.