Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Sumida River Cruise in Tokyo with " Town " Japanese calligraphy
This river flows through the center of Tokyo.
Old and new various scenery is seen from here.
Tokyo is a mysterious town.
Something always feels like lying hidden.
The various things are in confusion.
Souls of people excited.
The town where wandering is fascinating.
It is Tokyo.
"街" (gai, or machi). It is translated as town, street, road, thoroughfare, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Clerical script.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
semantic 行 (go) + phonetic 圭 (stack of clay tablets)
The island far " east " away from your town.
There is this scenery.
The world is magnificent.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Exploring gardening creek with " Fine weather " Japanese calligraphy
About 40 years ago, a certain man planted one seedling of Phlox subulata here.
Now, about 600 meters (656yd) long the carpet is spread all colorfully.
Grand human passion...
Colors of Phlox subulata. Colors of sky.
The brook reflects them calmly.
Momentary Flows. Momentary brightness of the life.
Petals such as the crystal...
They meet us gently in every spring.
The code for flowers is "Passionate, in love"
心から 花のしづくに そほちつつ うくひすとのみ 鳥の鳴くらむ
藤原敏行 古今和歌集
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
晴 ⇒ 青 (blue, clear) + 日 (sun, day)
Japanese "晴 HARE"
The sound of the word has a feeling of happiness really.
It was introduced into being very "lucky" from the ancient times.
I will pray to you for "HARE".
In your happiness...
☆The noted place of Phlox subulata
我が君は 千代に八千代に さざれ石の 巌となりて 苔のむすまで
読人知らず 古今和歌集
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Carp streamers sing a song of the wind, with " Brilliant " Japanese calligraphy
Gentle breeze embraces children.
It is Children's Day on May 5, holiday.
Many smiles will be filled in Japan.
Children express our future.
Will we respect lovely them?
The priority is often mistaken.
Now this moment should be dedicated to children.
For the existence to glisten.
I can look anytime in the future. Just in front of my eyes.
"光" (kou, hikari). It is translated as happy, light, brilliant, shine, beam, ray, only, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : hieroglyph
The kneeled person is holding it above one's head while bowing.
"火" (The state to hold it above one's head.) + "儿" (The person who kneeled.)
Yes. The light is important for a human being.
It shines on the darkness.
The light is the faith.
The pure heart is the faith.
It is a traditional annual function of Japan.
Children are blessed in the whole country.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Petal like smile with " Spring " Japanese calligraphy
A weeping cherry tree is planted in front of the gate of the temple.
like beckoning, or dancing.
The branch is shaken by wind.
Transparent pale pink.
The shaking tempts us.
Only as for the very short period.
Heart will continue to penetrate the blue sky.
As we all are being fused.
While unaware...
み吉野の 山辺にさける 桜花
雪かとのみぞ あやまたれける
紀友則 (850 – 904) 古今和歌集 (醍醐天皇 編)
in the mountains of Yoshino cherry blossom blooms
I mistook it snow.
Ki no Tomonori (850 – 904) Kokin Wakashū (compiled by Emperor Daigo)
"春" (shun, or haru). It is translated as spring.
This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive script.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
「萅」simplified form.
semantic 艸 (grass) + 日 (sun) + phonetic 屯 (village)
さまざまの 事おもひ出す 桜かな
松尾芭蕉 (1644 – 1694)
various things reminds me of the cherry tree
Matsuo Bashō (1644 – 1694)
100 years passed across the sea.
The cherry blossom which became the spring pastime that gives poetic charm of the U.S. capital.
The cherry tree grows up by the love of many people.
Much good faith will make cherry trees still more beautiful.
Special Edition
I dedicate these to people loving the cherry around the world.
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