A Ride Through Memories and Fragrance
As I pedal around my local area, the soft breeze carries a faint, nostalgic fragrance that awakens memories of my younger days. A Journey to Asuka Village Back when I lived near Asuka Village in Nara , I would often traverse from the Ishi-Butai Burial Mound, passing through Inafuchi , and over the Asakaze Pass. The sight of the twin-peaked Mt. Nijoh silhouetted against the western sky of the Yamato Basin would always evoke a sense of fondness. On the paths lined with mandarin orchards, leading towards Hinokuma , the pure white mandarin blossoms would greet me with their gentle fragrance. As I hummed the ancient poem from the Noh play "Hibariyama" — inspired by the legend of Princess Chūjō — I would feel enveloped by the sweet aroma. ☆ ☆ ☆ A Local Ride for the Sake of Nostalgia It had been a while since I took a ride to rediscover the unique charm ...