Cherry blossom season is almost over, and I haven’t been very lucky with it this year; for the past three weeks either I was sick, or it rained pretty much every single time I had a day off, so I spent most of those at home, that’s why I haven’t […]
Ritsurin
It’s been quite a while since I last posted pictures from Ritsurin Garden, don’t you think? So, here you are : Those pictures are a little old, but Spring is coming, so let’s hope I post some fresh ones soon.
Yes, I know, I don’t currently post enough, and seeing that we’re in the heart of Fall season, I know what you’re all waiting for and expecting from me, a very specific post! No, I’m not testing your patience on purpose and rejoice, the test and the wait are […]
Fall is here (well, after today’s temperatures, one can be tempted to say that Winter is here)! While we’ll have to wait until April to be warm ago, there aren’t only bad sides to Fall. It’s probably the most beautiful season in Japan, and indeed trees have started to […]
With months (years?) of delay, I’ve finally done the research and I now know the name of the main tea house in the Ritsurin Garden. It’s Kikugetsutei! Now you know it too.
Sorry for the lack of posts these days (I’m embarrassed I haven’t posted about my trip to Shamijima for previewing the Setouchi Triennale there yet) but this time of the year is probably the busiest at work and as a consequence, I’m sometimes too tired at night to post […]
I had never been to Ritsurin Garden in winter before. That changed on January 1st as it was the destination of our first outing of the year. It may not come as a surprise that it is probably not the best time of the year to discover the garden […]
A few times a year (three or four) Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu opens its doors after sunset for some special events such as the cherry blossoms or when trees are changing into their autumnal colors. This is what is happening now. Since last Friday and until December 2nd, Ritsurin Garden will […]