Shimogamo Shrine is designated a World Heritage Site. I happened to visit there on its special ritual day when they burn old Shinto talismans and charms in a sacred boundary. Very unique and very powerful. Kyoto, Japan 02-03-2020 下鴨神社…

Every time I pay close attention to Japanese traditional architectural style, like this Kitano Temmangu, I feel stunned about its artistic yet precise details. I'm totally impressed and deeply admire time-served Japanese traditional crafts…

飛梅 Beautifu Japanese Apricot flowers in Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan. A bit early for full blooms but still lovely. Kyoto, Japan 02-01-2020 満開には少し早かったんですが、北野天満宮へ梅の花を見に行きました 有名な菅原道真の飛梅は、まだつ…