senachi.bsky.social
I run an English blog about Japanese castles 🏯 Sharing stories from old places with curious minds. Just a Japanese local sharing my daily life, delicious food, and travels beyond the castle walls.
👤 Joined on 24 December 2023
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@sekime.bsky.social@sekime.bsky.social → @senachi.bsky.socialObuse (Nagano) celebrates 50 years as "Hokusai Town" in 2026, marking the Hokusai-kan Museum's 50th anniversary. The commemorative year is celebrated with Hokusai's paintings decorating the town – including a giant wave wrapping the Hokusai Hall. Explore the museum: hokusai-kan.com
Show PostIshidoro, the stone lanterns at Japanese shrines and temples, do more than light the path. They mark the boundary between sacred and everyday space, ward off evil, guide spirits as well as people, serve as votive offerings and memorials, and symbolise the Buddhist cosmos in stone.
Show PostIf you have the chance to visit Shosenkyo Gorge, it's well worth it. On a clear day the ropeway offers views of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, and the gorge trail makes for a scenic walk. The area is also a great place to try hōtō, the local Yamanashi noodle dish.
Show Postおはようございます 苓北で夕陽の撮影を終わり 空が澄んでいたので月も撮影してみた写真です 今年のGWは皆さん余り旅行をしないとか… 帰省する人も少なく田舎道も空いてるかも♪ いつも道が混んでいるので出歩きませんが 今年はチャンスかもですね とは言え 「節約しましょう」と言う世の中の雰囲気… あがらえませんね🤣
Show PostWhile I was at the Lake Washington this week, Mount Rainier caught my eye in this beautiful evening light. The pastel sky and quiet reflection gave the whole scene a peaceful feel.
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