SHICHI GO SAN (7, 5, 3) BLESSINGS AT SHIZUOKA JAPAN'S SENGEN TEMPLE
Following ShIchi Go San Day which was celebrated on November 15th to honor seven, five and three year olds, Sengen Temple added a day of commemoration this week, offering blessings and handing out gifts to the children.
(The holiday historically arose from ancient times when many children in Japan did not make it to those ages due to child mortality and so the day was one of gratitude for those who did.)
Tokugawa Ieyasu is to Japan what George Washington is to the United States and what Emperor Qin was to China. Each were the first to unify their countries.
In his retirement years Tokugawa Ieyasu resided at Sumpu Castle in what is known as Shizuoka today. The remnants of the castle which remains surrounded by a moat is now Sumpu Castle Park and within it is a statue to Tokugawa Ieyasu and Momijiyama Japanese Garden.
Although one of his sons had become his successor, he continued to "rule" in his retirement.
What remains of Sumpu Castle along with its surrounding moat:
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The view is questionable
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I still watch this show when I can find it.
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"Every peace has its enemies, those who still prefer the easy habits of hatred to the hard labors of reconciliation."
From earlier today:
Also from today:
Last Sunday at Villanova University, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts.
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Another great view
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YESTERDAY'S SUNRISE LIT SKY OVER YOKOHAMA'S BAY
After completing a two week circle Japan Fall Foliage Tour, the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship returns to Yokohama under a spectacular sunrise lit Sky.
Link to Video of Spectacular Sunrise lit Sky Over Yokohama's Bay:
Concurrently taken photos
SHICHI GO SAN (7, 5, 3) BLESSINGS AT SHIZUOKA JAPAN'S SENGEN TEMPLE
Following ShIchi Go San Day which was celebrated on November 15th to honor seven, five and three year olds, Sengen Temple added a day of commemoration this week, offering blessings and handing out gifts to the children.
(The holiday historically arose from ancient times when many children in Japan did not make it to those ages due to child mortality and so the day was one of gratitude for those who did.)
Tokugawa Ieyasu is to Japan what George Washington is to the United States and what Emperor Qin was to China. Each were the first to unify their countries.
In his retirement years Tokugawa Ieyasu resided at Sumpu Castle in what is known as Shizuoka today. The remnants of the castle which remains surrounded by a moat is now Sumpu Castle Park and within it is a statue to Tokugawa Ieyasu and Momijiyama Japanese Garden.
Although one of his sons had become his successor, he continued to "rule" in his retirement.
What remains of Sumpu Castle along with its surrounding moat:
The Statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu:
Momijiyama Garden in Sumpu Castle Park:
Other locations within Sumpu Castle Park:
Winter Sakura as seen along the walkway to Sumpu Castle Park in Shizuoka Japan: