Aokigahara Jukai : Discovering the story of the land through the forest.
May has arrived, and the forest is coming to life with fresh green leaves.On the edge of the woodland, a large Katsura tree is once again covered in lush foliage. Walking through the trees, you might notice the sweet, subtle scent of Japanese Bird Cherry in the air.A young male deer, having survived the harsh …
Ancient beliefs and ways of thinking are preserved within rituals.Even if we have forgotten the original meaning behind each movement or word, the “form” remains. By looking closely at these forms, we can catch a glimpse of how people in the past viewed nature and life itself.I’d like to share some thoughts from my recent …
When traveling around Mt. Fuji, looking at the area through the lens of the “Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park” makes the experience so much more rewarding. The theme here is “Earth’s Dynamic Activity.”Many of you know Mt. Fuji is an active volcano, and Hakone is too. The Izu Peninsula also has its own unique story, having traveled …
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