31st March 2015: Nogi Shrine at Nogizaka in Spring
/Home › › Nogi Shrine In spring, Nogi Shrine is a quiet and elegant place where one can appreciate a gentle sense of the season despite its location in the heart of the city. As you step onto the grounds, soft spring sunlight, cherry blossoms, and fresh green leaves welcome you, surrounding you with a bright atmosphere that leaves no trace of winter behind. Dedicated to General Nogi and his wife, the shrine values dignified calmness over showy splendor, and the arrival of spring naturally brings a sense of balance and clarity to the mind. Walking slowly along the approach path, the sound of birdsong and branches swaying in the breeze is soothing to the ears, allowing you to put a little distance between yourself and the busyness of everyday life. As spring marks the beginning of new chapters and fresh challenges, Nogi Shrine can be said to be a fitting place to quietly reaffirm one’s resolve and reset the heart. Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-15...