An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood

Shinpachi · Apr 14, 2016

Thanks Hugh for your kind comment as always

Few people pay attention to the cherry trees after flowers have gone though bloom is just the beginning of new life.
I didn't feel this simple beautiful fact when I was young.

Wayne Little · Apr 15, 2016

The man takes Great pictures!

vikingBerserker · Apr 15, 2016

Beautiful shots!

I love how even with limited land Japan makes sure to include a lot of nature.

Aaron Brooks Wolters · Apr 15, 2016

He really does doesn't he Wayne.

ontos · Apr 15, 2016

Beautiful shots, I don't see how anyone gets any work done with all these beautiful places to see and enjoy.

Shinpachi · Apr 16, 2016

Thanks for your kind comments Wayne, David, Aaron and Merv !
I'm no match at all but daily inspired by your excellent pictures :thumbright:

Wurger · Apr 16, 2016

Shinpachi · Apr 16, 2016

Thanks Wojtek

This is really a good season to walk around.

Shinpachi · Apr 17, 2016

Sorry for additional post but the 5th of May is our Boy's Day and we traditionally celebrate the day flying the carp streamers in the sky wishing our boys' healthy growing up. It is a little early in April but I happened to find them flying in my neighborhood yesterday.
They were beautiful. Please let me share a few pics here. Thanks.

PS: Girl's day is March 3.

Wurger · Apr 17, 2016

Gnomey · Apr 17, 2016

Good shots shinpachi!

Shinpachi · Apr 17, 2016

Thanks Wojtek and Hugh ! :thumbright:

Wayne Little · Apr 18, 2016

Sweet shots...

Shinpachi · Apr 18, 2016

Thanks Wayne !
It was really a beautiful Sunday.

Wurger · Apr 18, 2016

Wayne Little · Apr 19, 2016

Another VERY familiar sight....

Aaron Brooks Wolters · Apr 20, 2016

Excellent photos Shinpachi! :headbang:

Airframes · Apr 21, 2016

I agree, and there are some fine traditions in the culture of Japan. Thanks for sharing Shinpachi.

Shinpachi · Apr 22, 2016

Thank you very much, Wojtek, Wayne, Aaron and Terry :thumbright:

Today, April 22, is a memorial day for Prince Shotoku who built the old temple in my neighborhood Shitennoji in 593.
The oldest Buddhism temple in my country though the buildings were burnt down 7 times to be rebuilt during 1,400 years.
I was successful to take some pictures of the ceremony there. Please let me share. Thanks !