Waterfall

It would be very nice to have a backyard where you could make a little waterfall like they have here at the base of the azalea bushes.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Azalea Festival

The Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri in Japanese), is really quite beautiful even on such a rainy day as today.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Tiny Shrine

We can see the smaller shrine housed in the larger shrine. I wish I could take a peek inside of the smaller one at the back of this scene.

Notice the bell at the top of the rope. I love the stark blues at this smaller shrine.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Shrine Curtains

Behind the curtains we can see the Shinto God. One of many at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo.

Japanese Lamp

Shot taken at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo. The long rope on the left is used to ring bells when offering your prayers.

Shrine God

Interesting how there are so many different Gods in Japan. This relief reminds me of several different personifications I have seen associated with Buddhism and Hinduism. Ironically, this "God" (?) was at a Shinto shrine.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Trimmed Trees Polished Rocks - Jougashima

Heading back up from the coastline to to the top of the island was a bit slippery. Handrails were not available where they were needed most. I should have worn a different pair of shoes!

Today was a nice day to visit Jougashima, but I would hate to be here on the days when wind, water, and ice take their toll on the coastline to erode and polish the rough edges off of these rocks!

I tried to trim the trees and shrubbery in my own yard to look like this shot. My results were horrible! I wonder how the pros know where and how much to trim for the right look and health of the plant?!

Finally made it back to the parking lot. This shot kind of reflects how I felt about leaving. A little gloomy and tired. Hate having to go home when there was still more that I wanted to see and do.

Crossed the bridge from the island and along the way home, caught site of this huge crane towering over the buildings all around it. Love how the tones of the crane coincide with the tones of the sky.

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