Seasons of Japan– category –
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Chinowa-kuguri: A purification ritual every 6 months（半年に一度のお清め「茅の輪くぐり」 ）
English 日本語 I went to Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine in Tokyo for Chinowa-kuguri. At many shrines in Japan a large green ring appears at the end of June.It is called Chinowa, and walking through is called Chinowa-Kuguri.It’s for removing im... -
Water Lilies Are Blooming at Meiji Jingu Gyoen!（明治神宮御苑に、睡蓮の季節がやってきました！）
English 日本語 Now water lilies are in high season at the Gyoen (Inner Shrine) of Meiji Jingu in Tokyo! It’s totally stunning to see them in Nanchi (South Pond) from the fishing deck, in front of Kakuuntei (Tea House). Feel so... -
Yesterday’s Japanese Iris Field at Gyoen of Meiji Jingu!（昨日の明治神宮御苑の菖蒲田）
English 日本語 Yesterday, I visited Meiji Jingu Gyoen (inner garden) to check Japanese irises again!I headed to the iris field, wondering if they’re still blooming…they are!! No matter how many times I see landscapes adorned with beautif... -
The Japanese Iris Field at Meiji Jingu Gyoen is Now in Peak Bloom!（明治神宮御苑の菖蒲田、今見頃を迎えています!）
English 日本語 Meiji Jingu Gyoen is a historic garden that has existed since before Meiji Jingu was built.Every June, the Japanese irises in its iris field come into bloom.There are around 1,500 irises in about 150 different varieties!Th...
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