Even More Brilliant

My friend took photos in Hogen-in (temple) in Sagano and thinks one could not see elsewhere the autumn colors more beautiful and overwhelming than them.  I imagined ancient artists receiving inspiration and expressing it through kimono textiles and paper. 

Check out the additional photos from Kyoto at the link below.  There's a picture of a vegetable that will turn into the famous "senmai zuke"!

Here's the link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cekmd56hlj2bv6c/96uGjqxzh-

Decided Rhythm

House of Japan

At this website you get to watch the NHK World news and find much information about Japan.  I just enjoyed reading about the origins of the Japanese gardens in the "Culture" section.  Next I hope to watch a special introduction to the Bakurocho area of Tokyo. 

http://www.houseofjapan.com/watch-nhk-live

Stunning Autumn Colors in Kyoto 2012

Here is a link to some beautiful photos brought back by a friend, whose dream to travel to Japan during this season had finally come true:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q5jlep9tq5e9np5/OzEcATllrd

Tribute to Dave Brubeck - 12/6/1920 – 12/5/2012

I learned where the name "Take Five" came from today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJE92phKzI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Impressions_of_Japan