Aokigahara Jukai : Discovering the story of the land through the forest.
In front of my workspace stands a single Japanese maple tree. On its trunk, I noticed a black insect clinging motionless to the bark. Looking closer, it appeared to be a type of wasp already dead, still attached to the wood. Extending from the tip of its abdomen was a needle-like structure stuck deep into …
The rainy Jukai forest is beautiful.A gentle rain is just right for a walk. Another good thing about a rainy day is that it frees us from the need to see the famous views. The rain changes our perspective.Instead of looking into the distance, we begin to look closely at our feet. It brings a …
After the storm, the skies cleared.The two typhoons have finally passed.The forest wildlife is beginning to move again.Even the newborn fawns seem active and well.A large wild boar was wallowing in a puddle left by the rain.Hydrangeas are in full bloom, and though the rainy season continues, Mount Fuji has taken on its distinct summer …
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