#japan daytime view

[shintayabe]

2022.9.27 Protest against ex-PM Abe state fun eral outside of the Nippon Budokan.

#photojournalism #politics #abe funeral #国葬 #国葬反対 #安倍晋三 #安倍 #安倍元首相 #antifa #anti sexism #anti racism #antiracism #nopasaran #anti homophobia #social movement #japanese street photography #japan photos #japanese photography #japan daytime view #protest #protest photography #protest politics #lgbtq #lgbtq rights

[sergio-quatraro]

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[cheaprv]

Tokyo Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jezael Melgoza.

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[hallowwatergirl]

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[jiiia]

hmmm hi? it's me jiii, i mostly drawing storefront illustration on watercolor. hope y'all like my art :)

let's be friend! let's support each other!

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[darcnoodles]

Is Tumblr still a thing?

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[gianluc30]

Higashimokoto Park (ひがしもこと芝桜公園), one of Hokkaido's most famous flower fields.

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[madscientist008]

あなたは作家のニュースチャンネルの力を知らない。 私はネガティブさのために働く人を恐れていません ある程度範囲内にあること

#書き込み #日本語 #引用 #ニュース #quotes #writers #funny #only fans #light #television #fashion #news #director #photography #japan #japan trip #japan daytime view #japan photos

[theway-itis]

#japanese food #japan daytime view #japan #yakiniku #pastagram

[theramenrater]

yakifriday

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[aembarcar]

🇯🇵 BANZAI 🇯🇵

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[liosan-jp]

This pic took in Hokkaido, Japan when I traveled.

This city is famous of Nikka which is one of the alcohols.

#japan #japan daytime view #japan travel #hokkaido

[sergio-quatraro]

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[himebushou]

When we first see Rei sleeping in the bathtub in Episode 2, he's fully-clothed, garbed in even his hoodie. It makes sense, from Rei's perspective: you can hardly respond to being ambushed if you're scrabbling around for something decent to wear.

Episode 2 presumably takes place on Christmas. Rei's reason for keeping the hoodie on may simply be one of practicality. It is cold, after all.

In Episode 3, when Miri discovers Rei sleeping in the tub, he's wearing the same hoodie. However, he is also partially covered by a blanket:

I'd place Episode 3 as occurring sometime in early January — so the weather continues to be cold. In my view, the blanket is definitely an improvement, but given how we see Rei absolutely cocooned earlier in the same episode...

It's hard to see the way Rei was using the blanket in the bathroom as sufficient.

However.

Rei has a nightmare about his childhood when he's wrapped up and warm and snoozing on the sofa. I therefore feel that Rei perhaps deliberately sleeps in uncomfortable conditions for two reasons: one, so that he can wake up easily if there's an emergency and two, to avoid being so far gone that he runs the risk of dreaming.

We move on to Episode 7. It's hydrangea season, Kazuki's least favourite time of the year. In Japan, hydrangea are associated with June/July. The date in the episode itself might be different, though.

Rei is still sleeping in the bathtub. It's warmer now, so he ditches the hoodie, but he remains dressed in daytime clothing:

Rei wears the t-shirt for the rest of the episode.

We could argue that it's not that odd to have a pyjama day and that Rei was so frantic in Episode 7 that the last thing he would have considered was getting something different to wear.

Having said that:

Rei wears the t-shirt the next day, when he and Miri prepare French toast for Kazuki. To me, it looks like outerwear.

On another note — although though we see Rei exiting his bedroom in Episode 8 (which takes place on 10 August), there's no guarantee that he slept there. He may have just gone into his room to change his clothes.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Rei was still sleeping in the bathtub.

I'm really looking forward to the day when Rei feels secure enough to not only stop sleeping in the bathtub but to also own, and wear, a pair of pyjamas.

Wouldn't PJs be a lovely gift from Miri and Kazuki?

#buddy daddies #buddy daddy spoilers #suwa rei #he's such a great character

[coinandcandle]

Autumnal Equinox

Leaves are starting to turn, the air will get a little chilly, you know what time it is: Sweater weather the Fall Equinox! This year in the Northern Hemisphere, the equinox lands on September 23rd.

What is the Fall Equinox?

One of two yearly equinoxes, when the day is equal to night. The Earth’s axis won’t tilt away from or towards the sun, as the sun is exactly above the equator. In the context of astronomical seasons, this equinox officially marks the beginning of fall.

In the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate the equinox either on September 22nd or 23rd. In the Southern Hemisphere, this equinox is celebrated on March 20th or 21st.

During this time, the Southern Hemisphere will be celebrating their Vernal Equinox!

Equinox vs Solstice

What’s the difference between an equinox and a solstice? The equinox occurs twice a year and during this time the night and day are equal; the solstice also occurs twice a year but rather than night and day being equal, the day is shorter on the winter solstice and longer on the summer solstice. Here’s a simple way to help you remember:

Equinox is made up of the Latin “aequus,” meaning equal, and “nox,” meaning night, since the daytime and nighttime are equal during the equinox; Solstice comes from the Latin “solstitium,” which means “stopped sun.”

History and Holidays

The full moon nearest to this equinox is referred to as the “Harvest Moon”, referencing the extra time given to the farmers to gather their crops in the light of the full moon before the frosts start. For full moon meanings, check out my Full Moon Meanings post!

Perhaps one of the most popular stories, in ancient Greece the people believed the fall equinox to be the return of the goddess Persephone to the underworld where she remains until the spring equinox.

In Mexico, a large pyramid called Chichen Itza was built by the Mayans. On the equinoxes, the sun perfectly hits the pyramid to create an effect that looks like a snake slithering down the steps.

In Peru there is a stone monument called Intihuatana that serves as a solar clock, marking the dates of the equinoxes and solstices.

This equinox marks the first day of Mehr or Libra in the Iranian calendar. This day marks the festival of Mihragan, an Iranian and Zoroastrian holiday that celebrates the Yazata Mithra.

In China, many celebrate Zhōngqiū Jié (Simplified: 中秋节; Traditional: 中秋節), also known as the Mooncake festival or Moon festival, is held to celebrate and honor the moon. Held on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese Lunisolar calendar, the day that the festival is held can range from mid-September to Early October in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday is also observed by folks in Vietnam and Taiwan.

Japan has Shūbun no Hi (秋分の日; "Autumn Equinox Day") which is a public holiday celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of September. This holiday was repackaged as a secular holiday but originally this day was Shūki kōreisai (秋季皇霊祭), a Shinto holiday. Moon-viewing festivals are held on this day called Tsukimi (月見) or Otsukimi (お月見), and Jugoya (十五夜) in honor of the autumn moon.

Japan also has Higan (彼岸, "Distant Shore") observed by Japanese Buddhists and is held not only on the fall equinox but on the spring equinox as well. During this holiday Buddhists will return to their hometowns and pay respects to their ancestors.

In South Korea Chuseok (추석), meaning “autumn evening” is a three-day mid-autumn festival celebrated near the autumnal equinox. This is seen as one of the most important festivals of the year.

Dożynki, a Slavic harvest festival, was traditionally held on or near the autumnal equinox but is celebrated in the modern day on the Sunday after the harvest season.

While it is possible that Celtic cultures celebrated or observed the autumnal equinox, there has yet to be a historical name found for it. If the Celts did celebrate this astronomical event, they likely wouldn’t have named it “Mabon”. I have not been able to find any article about the Celts possibly celebrating the fall equinox that has genuinely historical resources. Please send me your resources if you have them!

This is not a complete list of holidays on or surrounding the equinox, just a few that I have found! Please feel free to add more in a reblog or comment! <3

It's important to note that most of these are not considered witchy or pagan holidays. Witches and Pagans can and do celebrate these if they are a part of the culture, religion, or belief systems involved. We should only label these holidays as they are labeled in their respective religions and culture.

The Equinox in Modern Witchcraft

So, how about the modern witches who want to celebrate?

As we welcome Autumn, cultivate the energy of the season: Summer is coming to an end, things are starting to change, crops are being harvested, and leaves are turning many shades of warm colors despite the weather growing colder.

Equinoxes balance day and night, where in your life do you need more balance? How can you obtain this balance?

Reaping what you sowed; Allow yourself a time of relaxation as the seasons begin to change. Working hard non-stop and never taking the time to chill out will cause burnout like no other. Reap the rewards of your hard work!

Correspondences

Deities

Generally, deities to do with Autumn or Harvest deities, including but not limited to: Mabon or Maponus, Persephone, The Morrigan, The Dagda, Lugh, Osiris, Vertumnus, Modron, Eurus, Demeter, Dionysus, Adonis, etc.

Colors

Red

Yellow

Brown

Orange

Rocks/Crystals/Stones

Tiger’s eye

Citrine

Carnelian

Herbs/Plants

Chives

Thyme

Rosemary

Sage

Sorrel

Hyssop

Orange

Fennel

Activities

Go berry or apple picking.

Create a simmer pot with the corresponding herbs.

Go camping and appreciate the nature around you changing.

Have a bonfire with friends and family (maybe burn things but do so safely)

Create a feast for either your family and friends or just yourself!

Do a bit of a Summer’s End Cleanse—for real, clean your house physically and metaphysically.

If you work with any deities or spirits, set out offerings for them.

Clean and rearrange any altars you may have out.

This is not an authoritative list, these are just some correspondences and activities that you could use or participate in this holiday. Celebrate however you'd like!

References and Further Reading

Autumnal Equinox - Britannica

Fall Equinox - History.com

Fall Equinox - Farmer’s Almanac

September Equinox - Wikipedia

many other links sprinkled throughout the post

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#pagan holidays #witchcraft #beginner witchcraft #pagan #witchy holidays #autumnal equinox #fall equinox #equinox

[lantur]

updates from day one of Kyoto,

I was actually super nervous about taking the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. Not because I thought the train would crash or anything - I was just nervous because I had to transfer at Shinjuku Station and get a separate ticket for the bullet train. Everything went smoothly, the ride was fast and comfortable, and it was a clear morning, so I saw Mount Fuji from the window. :)

Kyoto highlights of day one:

Brunch at Nishiki Market -- highlights were shrimp tempura, grilled salmon belly and grilled eel, gyoza, and giant raw oysters!

Seeing the twin dragons painted on the ceiling at Kennin-ji temple. I'm a sucker for ceiling art at any religious institution, and this, as the kids say, ate. Also, I've seen a lot of dragon depictions over the years, and this one of the twin dragons is my favorite. The faces of the dragons were so uniquely fierce and alive.

The bamboo forest at Kodai-ji temple. I've never seen anything like it before. I've only ever seen little bamboo in a pot, not bamboo that's like sixty feet high and as thick around as my arm. I loved hearing the wind whistle through the bamboo leaves.

Sitting at the reflecting pond at Ryozen Kannon Temple, looking up at the massive statue of Buddha there. It gave such a sense of spirituality and peace.

Sitting on the porch at Entoku-in Temple, looking out over the garden. I thought how much I would love, love, love, to be able to have that view while I drank tea every day.

I fell in love with Yasaka Shrine and how vividly orange so much of the shrine is.

I had a delicious soba dinner at the end of my first day in Kyoto. I thought, while eating, that I've become spoiled during my time in Japan. The food is so high quality, and it's fully half the price of a single entree when eating out at home. Also, the Japanese food here is (no surprise) far better than home.

I also fell asleep that night at literally 8 PM lmao!! Jet lag has mostly been manifesting as feeling tired early in the night rather than daytime sleepiness, which I deeply appreciate.

#lanturing