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| Author Maritza Mejia at Japan experience2019 |
The
flexibility of my work as a writer and cultural promoter, plus the support of
my husband, have allowed me to travel around the world and exchange knowledge
with other cultures. I have to admit that the country I met at the beginning of
April was not on my list of places to visit, but the children give you
surprises and give you wonderful experiences. We undertook a tour of Japan and I have the blessing to enjoy the beauty of the Cherry Blossom Season in the Nipponese Islands.
SAKURA is the name for
the cherry blossom, a special and symbolic flower for the people
and the country. Japanese fiscal and school year begins in April, the season of
Sakura.
During this season, people like to have cherry blossom parties
with colleagues, friends, and family. They enjoy eating, drinking, and
barbecuing underneath the cherry blossoms.
This tradition is called Hanami, literally means “watching blossoms,” Hanami at night is called Yozakura. 🌸
ARASHIYAMA
is the second-most important sightseeing district in Kyoto, Japan.
This tradition is called Hanami, literally means “watching blossoms,” Hanami at night is called Yozakura. 🌸
Yozakura from Japan @Mejia 2019
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| Hanami from Japan @Mejia 2019 |
 Bamboo Forest Arashiyama, Kyoto @Mejia2019 |
GUEST HOUSE KYOTO ARASHIIYAMA is a unique way to experience the Japanese culture to eat, rest and sleep in the same area while embracing nature,
peace and harmony in a simple way. It is a good way to connect with the
Creator.
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| Bamboo Forest & Guest House Arashiyama, Kyoto @Mejia2019 |
MATCHA is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green
tea leaves. 🍃 You can eat
it and drink it in diverse ways: beer, KitKat, ice cream, pudding, waffle,
coffee or tea. Cheers from Uji, Kyoto.
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| Enjoying Match in diverse ways to eat and drink it @Mejia2019 |
KIMONO is the Japanese word for clothing. My experience of wearing it was absolutely unique and to walk around with the Kimono (cloth), Zori (sandals) and Tabi (socks) in Uji streets was a good way to feel the Japanese cultural. YES, I able to walk with elegance with small steps and eat the delicious MATCHA recipes and tea. It was an honor to ware it. Thank you! 🇯🇵
WASHOKU a “traditional” Japanese cuisine: 和食 (和食 – 和 meaning ‘Japan’ or ‘harmony,’ 食 meaning ‘food’ or ‘to eat’. As implied in the characters, Washoku harmoniously blends the ingredients for a nutritious and beautifully presented meal. It was designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO according to: https://www.justonecookbook.com/washoku/
WASHOKU a “traditional” Japanese cuisine: 和食 (和食 – 和 meaning ‘Japan’ or ‘harmony,’ 食 meaning ‘food’ or ‘to eat’. As implied in the characters, Washoku harmoniously blends the ingredients for a nutritious and beautifully presented meal. It was designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO according to: https://www.justonecookbook.com/washoku/
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| Wearing Kimono at Uji, Kyoto street @Mejia2019 |
NIJO-JO CASTLE is a World Heritage Site and former Imperial Villa in
Japan. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature with music and lights at the Cherry Blossoms Spring Festival 2019. 🌸
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| Enjoying the Spring Festival at Nijo-Jo Castle @Mejia2019 |
OSAKA CASTLE is one of Japan's most famous landmarks that played a major
role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century. 🏰 Happy Hanami
from Japan and Happy Spring
Season 2019 from this lovely Castle 🌸
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| The Spring Festival of lights @Mejia2019 |
KIYOMIZU-DERA is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto and
part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage
site.
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| The beauty of art at Kiyomizu-dera Temple @Mejia2019 |
FUSHIMI INARI Shrine is an important Shinto Shrine in southern Kyoto,
Japan. Great climbing, but I could not make it to the top of the
mountain.
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| Lovely place and experience at Fushimi-Inari Shrine @Mejia2019 |
TAIRYU-JI Great Dragon temple is a Shingon Buddhist Temple in Anan city, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. This is the temple # 21 out of 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage 🙏
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| An honor to climb to Tairyuzi Temple - @Mejia2019
OSAKA CATHEDRAL , Grand Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Osaka ⛪ A nice place to celebrate the universal rite of Mass and Adoration adorned with beautiful stained glasses. In front stands a statue of Hosokawa Gracia, who died in the turbulent 16th century. Have a blessed Sunday😇
Thanks God you for this beauty! 🌸#LuzDelMes 🌠 
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Author, Educator and Translator
FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com 
Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry, Latino Book Awards, Author’s Talk
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