When walking with Horikitsune to his master Horiyoshi III’s studio, we often passed this playground. It’s built on the site of the old execution grounds. …

 

Patience is a different thing nowadays. When I was a kid I had to wait until saturday for candy and until christmas for new toys. It …

 

The bamboo grove in front of my hut! Every day I see it a thousand times Yet never tire of it. Ryokan (1758-1831)

 

 

TWILIGHT – the only conversation on this hill Is the wind blowing through the pines. Ryokan (1758-1831)