From Japan, with Love: Humid Air Moistens the Earth

Entry #003:

2021 July 28

During the hottest days of the year here in Japan, we often look up at the sky. It’s the fireworks that light up the night like psychotic cosmic stars. It’s the omikoshi that carry shinto deities through country and city streets. It’s the taiko drummers who create the beat for all types of regional dance. It’s the cicada that signal summer, singing at the top of their lungs that “I am here!” because their life span is only 7 days long. But amongst all the festivity above, the earth is where each and every celebration is nourished. Fireworks, omikoshi, drums, and cicada all come from the earth below. Cicada spend 7 years down underground before making their way to fresh air. As earthlings after all, it’s a good opportunity to remember where we come from and what we are made of. 

♡ momoko

Microseasonal Stars

July 28 - August 1

Summer > Dog Days > Humid Air Moistens the Earth

What or who are you choosing to nurture today?