The waves crash against colossal rocks, creating a deafening noise. On a clear winter day, the sea is a vivid … More
Tag: Nature
The Ginkgo Tree: A Muse Hard To Tire Of
The distinct fan-shaped leaves of the Ginkgo tree shimmer, catching the warm autumn afternoon sunlight in a golden glow. Even … More
Rebirth With The Help Of A Mountain Deity in Omiwa Shrine /Nara/清明
“Nihon Shoki” and “Kojiki”, the oldest books in Japan, recount the tale of a god who was revered in ancient … More
A very minor revelation in Koyazaka/Kumano Kodo/天啓
On a humid summer day, the courting calls of cicadas start to overpower the sound of cars. Just a few … More
What lies beyond a cape? / Cape Manyo, Aioi, Hyogo /向こう
Capes are pieces of land that protrude out to the sea. Often found at the edge of land masses on … More
The camphor tree at Kaisei-ji Temple/クスノキ
In 1928, the area around the Nishinomiya city hall was largely wetland. The centre was located close to the sake … More
Entering an Open Gate
This text appeared in the Brockley Newsletter One damp spring day, I was compelled to stop midway through my Saturday … More
Reclaiming Ingestre Woods
This article appeared on The Conservation Volunteers blog. At first, ‘Ingestre Woods’ seemed to be that little overgrown, discarded park hidden … More
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