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. 

 

Rest in Peace !

by Kazu

What a breathtaking scenery we could see on the premises of Yasukuni Shrine. I prayed for the peace of the souls of the deceased Imperial soldiers and other sacrifices of the wars. Of course, I donated for the maintenance of the shrine and peace.   

Some Japanese traditional tea ceremony houses were in the corner of the premises. We could not get closer to the tea houses but the appearance of them were so nice and simple but sophisticated .

I thought more Hokkaido citizens should visit there and think of the meaning of the peace and war. Who earned a hectic amount of money in the wars and how the greedy people manipulate the international circumstances and the heart of the people.

 

Pray for the Souls of the Deceased !

by Kazu

This cherry tree blooming so nicely is not the official criterion of the Meteorological Agency of Japan but as of March 20, it was the protagonist in the garden of Yasukuni Shrine, I thought.  

Many colorful carp were in the pond well-maintained and cleaned up. Each of them seemed to be so expensive and tough. Ample bates must be provided everyday. 

This is a good place to visit even for the tourists from overseas but I hope they understand the real history amply and pay respect to the deceased soldiers who are worshiped in the shrine even if their ancestors fought against the Imperial soldiers decades ago. 

 

Many Hokkaido Citizens Also Died !

by Kazu

Other than the Imperial Palace, there is no such extensive premises in the central area of Tokyo, I think. The parliamentarians may have to visit and pray there for the souls of the deceased in the Wars, I thought. 

Some of the parliamentarians may have to be ashamed in front of the sacred house of the shrine. This is the entrance for the official worship and purifying in the sacred house of the shrine.

I was a little bit surprised to see the monument for the Imperial Military Police in the shrine. It said the MPs devoted themselves to keep the place the Imperial Army explored safe and well-secured.

 

Everybody took photos of the tree !

by Kazu

The parasite plant on the cherry tree on the premises of Yasukuni Shrine looked as if it was blooming yellow flowers before cherry blossoms. The cherry trees seemed to have been well-trimmed and maintained but the emitting from the birds and their result remained. 

A stage for Japanese traditional "Nou" performance was also built on the premises of the shrine. In order to ease the pain of the souls of the deceased, a variety of artistic performance have been conducted there.  

Behind this the outside sacred house of the shrine is for the ordinary visitors to pray for the deceased. Behind this building, the genuine sacred house for the official purifying and praying stood in the calmness and solemn atmosphere.