The other day, I happened to see a beautiful bonsai exhibition at the main shrine area of Meiji Jingu!
It was the annual “Hōnō Bonsai Suiseki Exhibition”, held every June for more than 20 years.
Such an incredibly beautiful art which was made possible by many hands over generations.
The Suiseki stones were another highlight!
Suiseki is a traditional Japanese art of appreciating natural stones by seeing landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, or even human figures within them.
I was deeply moved by the passions of people behind the Bonsai and Suiseki stones 🥹
先日、明治神宮の御本殿エリアで美しい盆栽展を見てきました！
20年以上の歴史をもつ、毎年6月開催の「奉納盆栽水石展」
世代を越えた、たくさんの人の手による芸術作品に感動しっぱなし。
さらに見どころは、水石。
自然の石に山水や滝、あるいは人の姿を見立てて観賞する、日本の伝統芸術の一つ。
盆栽も水石も、その奥に作り上げたり見出したりした方々の情熱を感じて、胸がアツくなりました🥹
