Glimpses of Japan Local - in JEnglish

It looks like there's still some time before the rainy season, but according to the weather forecast, it's going to rain for a whole week starting tomorrow. Despite the unusual chain cleaning and the ceramic wax treatment finished, my Brompton bike, "Potakichi," seems to keep complaining packed in a casing without having a chance to move around. So, I decided to go for a short bike ride. What's different from my usual rides this time is that I have several clear "goals." However, I'll still take my usual detours, side roads, and scenic routes. the blooming hydrangeas, a true representation of early summer. There was an unusual gathering of people in the parking lot, creating a different atmosphere. An old red-painted car drove in, guided by an attendant. I took a look at the "Budo-no-Ki" after a long time. nothing has particularly changed... I wonder what that classic car is? It seems that there's an event in Munakata where a consider...

  Today, I finally managed to find a spare couple of hours in my busy schedule, so I thought, "Why not?" and decided to pay a visit to  Miyajitake  Shrine. Starting tomorrow, May 27th, they will be hosting the   Iris Festiva l . As of now, there aren't many visitors or spectators around. I noticed irises adorned on the stone steps, but they were mostly in bud form. But look! Some of them have bloomed! I've climbed these steps many times before, but this is the first time I've seen irises decorating them like this. The lush green of the trees has become more intense. The approach path, illuminated by the golden sunset, is beautiful, but this view is equally stunning. There's something about reaching this point that makes me feel refreshed and energized. The plum fruits are already plump and ripe. When I came here in February this year, the flowers were in bloom. Various round stones, each representing a wish, are neatly arranged. Although the Iris Festival star...