Signs of spring in Japan
Went for a run up in the hills near my house and noticed loads of plum trees in bloom. In another month the cherry trees will be in bloom (sakura) and the entire country will go mental with parties and drinking in the evenings under the cherry trees. The cherry tree has a special place of significance in Japan. The plum blossoms are sort of a sign of the unofficial start of spring.
Jogged by a place in the mountains that makes stone lanterns for your garden. And then on up to the Temple.
