The day of extremely cold weather of winter.

Dear Friends and Readers.

In Japan, it is in middle of winter season !!
Hot pot foods, fireplace, wearing lots of cloths... and get in hot springs.
I am honor to experiences beautiful scenic of Japan.
Today, I photographed winter scenic of our hot spots (cold spots...).

One of most famous destination called MITARAI Gorge.  

Snow covered Aiden Bashi Bridge. 

Only few moments, we can enjoy reflection of the sun on the water of Tenkawa. Stunning. 

Purity of vibration. I can not stop looking water and lights.. 

Icicle on the walls everywhere. you can see it is very sharp, large and clear. 

In Tenkawa, We have cozy but well maintained snow park you can enjoy ski, snowboard and sled. 

It is very cold here in snow park, snow look like a white sugar powder. very light and can not make snow ball. 

New beginning 2014. TENKAWA BENZAITENSHA.

Dear Friends and Readers.

Today @ Tenkawa Shrine has event called GYU OU HOU IN SHINPU SAI.

For year of 2014, Many people came all over Japan for receive sacred stamp from Tenkawa Shrine.

Little bit snowing here in Tenkawa, very cooool 

So many visitors came for this event. 

Touch of elegance. Always very prepared. 

Mantra singing with beautiful improvised flute and drum. 

It's like sage, smoke makes people pure and strong. 

On the top of stairs where sacred place, visitors can receive signature from God. 

To be honest, I can not read what this said, We place this in the front of house to protect bad energy and spirits. 

I am so honor to be there today.

Thank you for reading.

Sound health and longevity

Dear Friends and Readers.

Tenkawa is getting cold almost below 0 every morning,
Some morning was -8 degrees. It will be more cold in this month.

15th of Jan in Tenkawa, We have ceremony called " Tondo Sai".
It's a bonfire with all of memory and spiritual materials used at homes.

The day before Tondo sai, we prepared bonfire in the part of shrine.
Cut these structure's wood, build the box...

Very cold weather in the morning of Tenkawa. We smile and enjoy to build this Tondo Bonfire. 

These from residences and shrine's relatives. 

We pray for our health and protect from disaster to heart of bonfire.  

This is MOCHI. sticky race, we are cooking with this bonfire.

This is 6am, very strong to feel crisp cold early morning Bonfire. 

Big smile happy morning for all of us.

Thank you for reading.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Dear Friends and Rearders !

In Japan, We say AKEMASHITE OMEDETO GOZAIMASU.

Today is one of 5 SEKKU in the year.

1/7 (Jan 7th)  Nanakusa no SEKKU
3/3 (March 3rd) Momo no SEKKU (Day of celebrate girls)
5/5 (May 5th) Tango no SEKKU (Day of celebrate boys)
7/7 (July 7th) Tanabata no SEKKU
9/9 (Sep 9th) Choyo no SEKKU

SEKKU means also a moment between different seasons.

Today is Nanakusa no SEKKU. This SEKKU as old custom,
We eat Japanese porridge with Nanakusa (7 different herbs ) for long heath, longevity with protecting by Gods will.

Nanakusa seems different area owns different herbs and vegetables.

Very beautifully made porridge with daikon pickles, black beans and konyaku. 

I did re-arranged bit with hemp seed nust and oil for better amino and EFA profile. 

I wish you have healthy life of year 2014 !!