Author: Benkei

Erinji (Erin Temple) is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen. It is located in the area of Enzan in the city of Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin-ji; https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/uncover/erinji-temple.html; https://erinji.jp/

Also, please refer to the article: Visiting Erin Temple (https://etsuo.tokyo/2021/06/).

Coloring leaves of the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) trees in the garden of The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

An Exhibition titled “In the Genes, Taking Marvelous Meiji Craftsmanship into the Future” has been held at The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art from November 20, 2024 through February 2, 2025.

https://www.art-museum.pref.yamanashi.jp/; https://www.art-museum.pref.yamanashi.jp/exhibition/2024/1332.html; https://www.art-museum.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/

“Moonlight” Wood carving, Otake Ryoho, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

“Kingdom” Embroidery, Cagiyu Aya, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

“A Moment: Dried cuttlefish and sake cup” Wood carving, Maehara Fuyuki, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

“Puddling” Wood carving, Fukuda Toru, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

“Enso” Metalwork, Hongo Shinya, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

Gingko (Ginkgo biloba) leaves in the parking lot, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu, Yamanashi, 12/04/2024

An exhibition titled “The Gaze of the Present” from October 17 through January 19, 2025 and another exhibition titled “Alec Soth: A Room of Rooms” from October 10 through January 19, 2025 have been held at The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in the city of Tokyo.

https://topmuseum.jp/e/contents/index.html

“Father” by Kanagawa Shingo, The Gaze of the Present and “Park Hyatt Hotel, Tokyo (self-portrait)” by Alec Soth, A Room of Rooms, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Mita, Meguro-ward, Tokyo, 12/03/2024

An exhibition titled “Fukuda Heihachirō × The Rimpa School” has been held at The Yamatane Museum of Art in the city of Tokyo from 29 September through 8 December, 2024.

https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/exh/english/2024/FukudaHeihachiro.html

A grocery store near the Museum, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo, 12/03/2024

Gingko (Ginkgo biloba) trees near the Museum, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo, 12/03/2024

Japanese ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) plants near the Museum, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo, 12/03/2024

Views from Shindo Pass Fujiyama Twin Terrace: Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 11/30/2024

Also, please refer to two articles: “Great Views of Mount Fuji from Shindo Pass Fujiyama Twin Terrace” on November 22, 2023 (https://yamanashietsuo.net/2023/11/) and “Fujiyama (Mount Fuji) Twin Terrace from The Shindo (New Road) Pass on January 30, 2024 (https://yamanashietsuo.net/2024/01/).

Town Road Sign, Rokugo, Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi, 11/25/2024

About 50% of name stamps, known as hanko, used in Japan are made in the Rogugo area in the town of Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi Prefecture. First, please read the article posted on November 3, 2021, https://etsuo.tokyo/.

NHK programs about hanko, https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2032263/, Broadcast on May 12, 2022 / Available until March 31, 2025; https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/6032032/, Broadcast on October 13, 2023 / Available until March 31, 2026.

Rokugo Seal Museum: https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/discover/rokugo-seal-museum.html.

Rokugo Seal Engravers Cooperative Association: https://minobunavi.jp/en/facility/rokugo-en/.

Yamanashi Fujikawa Craft Park (https://www.kirienomori.jp/).

Poplar (Populus tremula), Fujikawa Craft Park, Minobu, Yamanashi, 11/25/2024

Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Fujikawa Craft Park, Minobu, Yamanashi, 11/25/2024

Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) and ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Fujikawa Craft Park, Minobu, Yamanashi, 11/25/2024

Kurogane Gate, Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu, Yamanashi, 11/23/2024

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maizuru_Castle_Park

View of Kofu Basin from the observation deck and views in Lake South Inaga, Lake South Inaga, Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, 11/23/2024

Swan, Lake South Inaga, Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, 11/23/2024

https://ecopa-inagako.jp/13003/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2_8did7noX6fFqCJ9nxiM3Hk7HXyNpiJsCNwn6P5ZFP2zCQqbcqN_QLQ0_aem_HX2ThOtqhbLUvAIaKzZcZw

Omurosengen Shrine, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 11/22/2024

A Forgotten Tabacco Sign and A Tea Stall Sign (Honcho Chacha), Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 11/22/2024

Mount Fuji from Kanatorii (Gold Gate), Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 11/22/2024

Thomas & Friends, Shimoyoshida Station, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 11/22/2024