Watanabe Diary

Every year on July 17th, a grand festival is held at Daiganji.

We have a small shrine called Awashima shrine in my neighbor. Tomorrow, there is a festival at the shrine. I went for a walk and looked at the shrine waiting for its specail day.

Wishing you a great health in May!

It's so beautiful looking at fresh green! It's my mom's favorite time of the year.

A big surprise from my favorite cafe "Tamukaima". They brought us an original "Miyajima kokeshi". The kokeshi is an unique shape of hoju (a precious orb). Hoju has been a symbol of happiness and it's been also believed to protect us from evil. The kokeshi is gently handpainted by an local artist. Please bring it home as your beautiful memory of Miyajima!