As I noted yesterday, today is a public holiday, the Emperor's birthday. All the places I would normally go to work were closed so I opted to work at home instead. We realised it was the first day since I have arrived that I haven't had to go somewhere...
Anyway, about 3.30pm we thought it might be nice to go for just a little stroll around the neighbourhood. It is quite amazing what you find tucked away in places you least expect to find them.
Like our local Waterwheel Garden. It is a main feature in our area inasmuch as it is a place to mention in directing the taxi drivers to the house. It is probably a place one could visit more often for just a little peace and contemplation...
So while the sun was up all day, it had started to set by the time we got there. Still, there were some interesting scenes along the way.
So, for you, dear reader, a flaneur's view of the Tokumaru Itabashi-ku neighbourhood.
A working waterwheel.
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| Small waterfall |
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| Looks like... Ryoanji (in Kyoto / not really) |
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| Waterwheel house |
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| Wheeling away |
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| Plum impression, crescent moon |
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| Not all the autumn leaves have fallen away |
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| From a distance |
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| Water, leaf, stones |
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| Red climber, stone wall |
[Camera : Canon EOS 60D, 28-80mm, 3.38pm-4.12pm]
