11/04/2026
There is a Japanese word, mono no aware, which means the bittersweet ache of things that do not last. Standing here, buried in a sea of cherry blossoms as the sun melts behind the mountains, you understand it in your bones. Japan does not just show you beauty. It teaches you to grieve it, softly, while it is still right in front of you. 🌸 Glad everyone here visiting is staying safe behind the barriers)