Aokigahara Jukai : Discovering the story of the land through the forest.
The temperature is rising, and I find myself spending more time guiding out on the lake. Perhaps due to the lack of snow this winter, the water level has dropped significantly. As a result, the lava walls rising from the water appear much taller than usual.The border between the black and white on the wall …
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 …