Thank you. Japan has finally returned to a state close to the state it was in before the coronavirus pandemic, so if you have a chance, please come to Japan again.
That's a persimmon, not an apple. In Japan, you can sometimes see dried persimmons being made by hanging peeled persimmons under the eaves. Dried persimmons have a strong sweet taste and chewy texture, and are eaten as a snack in Japan.
Oh my goodness in this case yes! Sorry if that is lost in translation. Moody, when it comes to art, reflects the atmosphere. A photo of fog over a river is, to me, moody. A summer's day would not be moody. Art that shows the darkness of life can be moody. I hope that makes sense.
I see! I understood. Is this what "LOST IN TRANSLATION" is? That phrase is the same as the title of a movie I watched a long time ago. Sorry, I'm a little excited.
Yes it is! Lost in translation means that something doesn't feel or mean the same in a different language and culture. In Sicilian we have a lovely phrase, "specciu do cori mio", in English it translates to "mirror of my heart" and that has no meaning at all. But in my language it's special, you say it to a partner, parent or child. In fact, I just say "specciu" all the time to people I like, and that word literally means "mirror". I use it to mean "darling". But the meaning is lost in translation. Languages are fun!
Thank you so much. Every season in Japan has different charms, but I recommend you to avoid the summer season. Summer in Japan is very hot, humid, and harsh.
Thank you. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for photography as they are neither hot nor cold.
Thank you so much!
¡gracias!
Oh these photos are so beautiful. Thank you. I have lived in Japan and haven't been back since Covid!
Thank you. Japan has finally returned to a state close to the state it was in before the coronavirus pandemic, so if you have a chance, please come to Japan again.
Apple hangings at the balcony for birds? Strong pictures. My favorite one is the bamboo cherry mixture dreaminess and the red tree in the woods ✨
That's a persimmon, not an apple. In Japan, you can sometimes see dried persimmons being made by hanging peeled persimmons under the eaves. Dried persimmons have a strong sweet taste and chewy texture, and are eaten as a snack in Japan.
Thank you for this information! I never saw peeled persimmons. Good to know 🦊
Those green mountains look so beautiful! I cannot wait to see them, whereabouts is that? Also those autumn leaves look great!
The autumn mountain photo was taken near my hometown in Gifu Prefecture.
Gifuken? D'acc, I've friends who live in Gifu and I had the chance to visit Gifujo 7 years ago, I intend to fix that error when next I visit Japan.
Gifu is a great prefecture, I'm glad you live there, so good for you. I hope to get a job in Nagano in the upcoming week.
Oh! Is your life in Japan finally starting?
Not until March, if I'm lucky
I wish you good luck!
Gambarimashooooo! X)
So much beauty. Thank you.
Thank you, too!
My goodness your photos are so moody. I just love them.
Thank you so much! Just to be sure, I have a question for you: Is "moody" a compliment?
Oh my goodness in this case yes! Sorry if that is lost in translation. Moody, when it comes to art, reflects the atmosphere. A photo of fog over a river is, to me, moody. A summer's day would not be moody. Art that shows the darkness of life can be moody. I hope that makes sense.
I see! I understood. Is this what "LOST IN TRANSLATION" is? That phrase is the same as the title of a movie I watched a long time ago. Sorry, I'm a little excited.
(^O^)
Yes it is! Lost in translation means that something doesn't feel or mean the same in a different language and culture. In Sicilian we have a lovely phrase, "specciu do cori mio", in English it translates to "mirror of my heart" and that has no meaning at all. But in my language it's special, you say it to a partner, parent or child. In fact, I just say "specciu" all the time to people I like, and that word literally means "mirror". I use it to mean "darling". But the meaning is lost in translation. Languages are fun!
Your story is very interesting. I think there are probably many words in Japanese that lose their meaning when translated.
These pictures are just soooo beautiful! They make me want to visit Japan right away, hoping I'll see it just as you've captured.
Thank you so much. Every season in Japan has different charms, but I recommend you to avoid the summer season. Summer in Japan is very hot, humid, and harsh.
Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind when I plan my visit!
Simply beautiful, Akira. My favorite is the first one under Autumn. Exquisite.