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2015.06.28
The other day, I accompanied to the shooting of "Senkonoie".
It's the oldest thatched-roofed house in Fukui Prefecture built in the early Edo period.
There was "irori" in this house. Irori is a hearth made in the floor.
I saw it quite a long time. The fire was burned in irori.
It seems that because irori fire is also a role of the dehumidification and the preservation from decay. (Y.Y)
2015.06.25
I went to Nara to see an event.
At that time, I heard that the people think that Nara is higher rank than Kyoto.
And then I wondered if people of Fukui would think about the rank.
However, I am sure that they take pride equally in the good food, the good water,
down to earth people and as a nice place to live. (H.S)
2015.06.24
As people go out to watch cherry blossoms in spring, they go enjoy watching fireflies in early summer nights in Japan.
Last Saturday, a gathering of firefly viewing was held in Denga district, Fukui city.
The members learned about the ecology of fireflies until it got dark. And then they went out to a place beside a river to enjoy a fantastic sight created by a lot of fireflies flashing and flying around.
A longer video with subtitles will be uploaded later. Don't miss it.
(T.S)
2015.06.22
We are enjoying good season of beautiful hydrangeas.
I watched the television the other day. It's said that the origin place of the hydrangea is Japan.
I didn't know it.
Much kind is improved and it's said that the one bred in Europe is called the Western hydrangea.
A beautiful hydrangea was also in nearby park.
2015.06.19
As I ride my bike here, I can feel a higher level of happiness in Fukui Prefecture.
The hills, the river, rice fields, wildflowers and singing birds cheerfully.
If you are lucky, you can see some horses.
I pass few people on the road on weekdays.
So I have a feeling of supreme luxury to get all the nature to myself.
This cycling road leads you to Eiheiji Temple, head temple of the Soto Zen sect.
Remark : Eiheiji Temple was given two stars by the Michelin Guide lately.
