Long time, no see!
So, if you live in Japan, today is Showa Day. The day of the Showa Emperor's birthday. Rather than a holiday to celebrate the last emperor's reign, it is a holiday that is intended to reflect on the turbulent reign of the Showa Emperor from 1926 to 1989.
This day also marks the start of the Golden Week period. In Japan, multiple holidays are lined up one day after another in the end of April and beginning of May called Golden Week. For the majority of Japanese, this is their only vacation period apart from a few days for New Year.
As for me, I am using this as a chance to revisit my family in Yaita in the Tochigi Prefecture, as well as enjoy the beautiful spring weather in Sendai at the moment. Everyday averages extremely sunny with a high at around 25 degrees Celcius, absolutely beautiful!
If feels wrong to post without pictures, so I will tease some of the pictures I am working on!
Mutsukokubunji Yakushido Temple
Shiogama Shrine Flower Festival