From the surface of the River !

by Kazu

It was the first time for me to see Japan Bank from the angle below the ground.It seemed that each old bridge had an emblem at the center of them.The constructors might want to leave their sign or kind of milestone that supported the lives of the people. 

The guide of the cruise taught us a lot including the historical and geographical stories and facts. The cruise was so inspiring for us but the chilly breeze on the surface of the river was colder than we expected. 

The name of the cruise was "Cherry Blossoms Watching Cruise" but most of the cherry trees beside the river were not blooming yet, so the guide recommended us to make the most of our imagination.  

 

River Cruise in Tokyo !

by Kazu

It was the first time for me to watch around in Tokyo from the surface of Sumida River. I make a point of jogging around along Sumida River early in the morning when I visit Tokyo.  

So I had got used to the scenery from the bank of the river but I could learned a lot about the geographical and historical facts of Tokyo. I could get the perspectives of the central area of the Metropolitan City from the creek.   

The angle to see the same areas was totally different from what I'd got used to. The metabolism of the city seemed to be so active but some traces of old era could be seen here and there under the bridges. 

 

Full -flourished !

by Kazu

The flowers of camellia were fully blooming in the park near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. the red color of flowers made so nice contrast with the bright pale blue sky.Until the start of rainy season, it is so comfortable to stay in Tokyo. 

This is explaining about the premises of Edo Castle that is used as the Imperial Palace. The former administration in Edo Era negotiated with Meiji Administration to avoid the war in this plain, offering to hand over the administration to the new government. 

Twenty seven years after Meiji Restoration, Senbikiya Fruits and Sweets Shop was established in Tokyo. this is the Headquarters of the company located in Nihonbashi Area of Tokyo. The original building had gone and the skyscraper that accommodated the headquarters was built like this. 

 

The Judge of the Justice !

by Kazu

The statue of the mother who sent her sons to the battle fields and waiting for their return. The symbol of the deep grief and contribution to the nation in the wars. We have to prevent the physical war but the real extreme war without physical weapons has continued all the way.

We were happy to see the portrait of Justice Rodha binod Pal who support Japan in the Tokyo Court after World War Ⅱ. I do not mention so much about him but I really appreciate his decision and opinion.  

I think he understood amply the contribution of Japanese Imperial soldiers to the independence of India and the real nature of Japanese people even when the propaganda by the united nation swept the world.

 

The Tea Ceremony Cottages in the Shrine !

by Kazu

I was wondering why several Japanese tea ceremony cottages were on the premises of Yasukuni Shrine where the souls of the soldiers who fought for the nation and died in Japanese history. 

All the Imperial soldiers and the guardians of Japan loved Japan and the people living there and many of them loved the traditional events, behavior and the spirit to harmonize and coexist with the nature including other kinds of species.  

Many citizens of Hokkaido were also dispatched to overseas to protect their parents, families, lovers who didn't want to send their children to the battle field. For the deceased who wanted to enjoy cultural events, arts and normal life, a variety of facilities for the ordinary life might have been the best choice to donate to the shrine for the souls of the deceased.

 

In order to protect the people in Hokkaido !

by Kazu

What a beautiful dance of the cherry trees with pink blossoms on their branches.If the souls of the Imperial soldiers have come back to Yasukuni Shrine as they promised each other, the garden may seem to be  heaven for the deceased.

Without the bodies, bones, the souls may be able to come back to Yasukuni Shrine where the souls of the deceased who fought for the nation are worshiped forever. That is why the Imperial soldiers said each other "Meet again at Yasukuni".  

I hope the souls of the Imperial soldiers have rest in peace surrounded by this cultural and botanical beauty because they had to die in so harsh and hopeless situation far from their hometown. 

 

To Ease the pain of deceased !

by Kazu

The sacred house of Yasukuni Shrine is surrounded by this comfy trail in the woods. Many years seemed to have passed away since the trees were planted for the brave soldiers who died in the battle to protect the nation.  

The design of the Japanese traditional tea ceremony houses subtly expressed the extremely high degrees of skills extended by the seasoned and experienced carpenters. The designs were so simple but well-organized.

I will search for the events arranged and conducted in the facility for the deceased Imperial soldiers who did their best to protect the nation from the greedy people. Some greedy people don't seem to care the lives of the people.