Mount Hiei – A Revised Reflection from Kyoto

 Mount Hiei is one of the sacred places of Japan.  

At its summit stands Enryakuji, the head temple of the Tendai sect, where the Eternal Flame has been kept burning for more than a thousand years.

Mount Hiei in Kyoto 

Since the capital moved to Heian‑kyo, Mount Hiei has quietly watched over the city of Kyoto.  

Whenever I look at this mountain, I feel a deep sense of calm.

Visitors can reach the summit not only by car, but also by taking the cable car and ropeway.  

The slow ascent through the forest is part of the charm, and many travelers enjoy the journey itself.

If you come to Kyoto, I hope you will take a moment to view Mount Hiei.  

It is a place where time seems to move gently.

NEW RELEASE! Sakura Miku Original Song on YouTube: "Mikumiku Sakura Bloom"

🌸 Check out my new music video on YouTube! 🌸

I am so excited to announce that my latest Vocaloid original song, "Mikumiku Sakura Bloom" (みくみく咲くら), is now officially live on YouTube!

This song features the beautiful Sakura Miku and is a celebration of the Japanese spring. Experience the "Miku-Miku" magic as cherry blossoms bloom and the pink diva brings warmth to the world.

▼ Watch it here / Please support the video!

If you enjoy the music, please leave a Like and Comment on YouTube! I would love to hear from fans all around the world. Don't forget to Subscribe to my channel for more Vocaloid music!

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[ Lyrics ] 

Mikumiku Sakura Bloom (みくみく咲くら)

Sakura, Mikumiku blooming Sakura

(Sakura, Mikumiku saku sakura)

Softly and fluffy blooming Sakura

(Fuwa-fuwa saku sakura)

Heart-throbbing and blooming Sakura

(Kyun-kyun saku sakura)

I’ll make your favorite cherry blossoms bloom all over this town.

(Kono machi ni kimi ga daisuki na sakura no hana wo sakaseru no)

Sakura, the buds are swelling big

(Sakura, tsubomi ga fukurande)

Opening the doors of Spring

(Haru no tobira wo hiraku)

Waking up again this year

(Kotoshi mo mezameru)

I am the spirit of the cherry blossoms.

(Watashi wa hana no sei, Sakura no)

Freezing in the cold, chilly wind

(Tsumetai kaze ni kogoeteta)

I’ll melt your frozen heart

(Kimi no kokoro wo hogusu yo)

Setting off on a journey to deliver these petals to you.

(Sakura no hanabira todoke ni tabidatsu no)

Bad things, sad things, let’s forget them for a while

(Iya na koto, kanashii koto mo, shibaraku wasurete hana wo tanoshinde)

Come and see them with your own eyes

(Jissai ni sono me de tashikamete)

Please come to see me, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

(Ai ni kite ne, sakura no hana ippai saku koro ni)

Sakura, Mikumiku blooming Sakura

(Sakura, Mikumiku saku sakura)

Softly and fluffy blooming Sakura

(Fuwa-fuwa saku sakura)

Heart-throbbing and blooming Sakura

(Kyun-kyun saku sakura)

Sakura, Papi-papi blooming Sakura

(Sakura, Pani-pani saku sakura)

Piko-piko blooming Sakura

(Piko-piko saku sakura)

Puru-puru blooming Sakura

(Puru-puru saku sakura)

I’ll make your favorite cherry blossoms bloom all over this town.

(Kono machi ni kimi ga daisuki na sakura no hana wo sakaseru no)

(Chorus Repeat)

I’ll color this whole country with the cherry blossoms you love so much.

(Kono kuni wo kimi ga daisuki na sakura no hana de irodoru no)

Come see me tomorrow!

(Ashita kite ne)

Mikumiku blooming, blooming...

(Mikumiku saku saku)

Right under the cherry blossom trees.

(Sakura no shita de)

(Japanese / Romaji / English)

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Cherry Blossoms & A New Beginning: A VOCALOID Love Song from Nikko

 Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across Japan in early April 2026. I am happy to announce that I’m restarting this blog!

I have updated my VOCALOID songs on YouTube with English descriptions and a fresh perspective. This particular track is a love song set in the Nikko Cedar Avenue, a beautiful World Heritage site. It captures the bittersweet yet warm emotions of pure, teenage love.

Era of Reiwa

In Japan, "Gengou" has been used since 645.

"Gengou" is a calendar system used in China, and "Gengou" was born from the idea that a monarch ruled time.
It was once used throughout East Asia.
However, "Gengou" is just left in Japan.

A new emperor has been appointed from May 1, 2019.
At the same time, "Gengou" was switched.
It changed from "Heisei" to "Reiwa".

I went to the sea on May 1st. I wanted to spend the first day of the peace period in the sea.
Japan is an island country.
I wanted to feel the blessings of the sea once again on a commemorative day (^-^)

Green cherry blossoms

I went to Osaka cherry blossom view on April 17.

It's on the premises of Osaka Mint. There are lots of beautiful double cherry blossoms.

 

I was robbed of green cherry blossoms.

The flower looks whitish in the picture, but in reality the flower is light green.

 

Green cherry blossoms are pretty rare than white cherry blossoms.

I felt I was fortunate this day.

 

If you visit Osaka in mid-April, I would like you to visit Osaka Mint Bureau.

 

I love cherry blossoms.

So I am distributing original songs singing cherry blossoms.
iTunes, Spotify, amazon and so on. The HP address is on my "profile column. Or search with "mikan tomo".

 

 

White cherry blossoms

Speaking of cherry blossoms in Japan, a pink petal is also imaged.
However, cherry blossoms of various colors can be seen in Japan.

For example, white cherry. Today, I saw a white cherry tree in a neighborhood river. I felt fresh and beautiful.

If you visit Kyoto during the cherry blossom season, please also look at the white cherry blossoms.

I am distributing original songs singing cherry blossoms.
iTunes, Spotify, amazon and so on. The HP address is on my profile column. Or search with mikan tomo.

Pleasure of cherry blossom viewing

Today I went cherry blossom viewing along the Shukugawa in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. This place has been chosen as one hundred cherry blossoms in Japan.
Beautiful cherry blossoms were in full bloom.
I had a pleasant moment.

Season of cherry blossoms

Speaking of Japanese flowers is cherry blossoms. 
Kyoto is the season of cherry blossoms now. 

It bloomed later than usual. 
In addition, people can enjoy cherry blossoms in various places in Kyoto for 1 or 2 weeks.

"Sentiment" with snow symbolized

It snowed in Kyoto during the weekend. 
On Monday I met sight of the photographs at the Kamogawa Riverside in Kyoto. 

「大」, this letter of "memorial" that fire on August 16 was symbolized in the snow. 
It means kanji meaning big. 
Nature sometimes does fun things!

Kegon Falls in Japan

I am staying in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture now.
Last night I came across an interesting poster Utsunomiya Station. It is a poster featuring a picture of a waterfall of Kegon.
Kegon Falls is a waterfall with most drop in Japan.
It is one of the attractions in Nikko.

Because Japan is mountainous, in Japan, many of the waterfall can be seen. If If you come to Japan, it is also good to see the waterfall.In particular, I want to recommend the Kegon Falls.

"Tsuyu" rainy season.

Japan of the majority is the rainy season. 
This season is called "Tsuyu". 
It means the rain to grow the fruit of plum. 
In this season, it is cloudy or rain. 
Kyoto will soon opened the rainy season. 
I expect the end of the rainy season.
How about your town?

Nikko cedar trees

Nikko is an international tourist destination.
World longest tree-lined streets there are in this city.
That's NIkko cedar trees.
Guinness Book of Records has certified that it is the longest tree-lined.
Total length is 37km, and trees have been planted 300 years ago. You can walk the tree-lined street in Nikko.
If you walk the tree-lined street in the summer, you will feel very cool. The chirping of birds you can hear in there.
Nikko cedar trees is where I want to recommend to you.

Midoro pond in Kyoto 1

Midoro pond lies in the northern part of the city of Kyoto. This pond is endowed with valuable biological layer. Ice Age of the vegetation remains even now. A lot of aquatic plants and aquatic insects can also be seen. The other day, I visited the pond. Wind was refreshing. A small dragonfly was flying in the pond. If you are interested in the environment and the ecosystem, the pond will be interesting for you.

"Yamabuki"-Bright yellow flowers-

The season of cherry blossoms is over in Kyoto, but bright yellow flowers has been blooming. 
In Japanese this flower is called "Ysmabuki". 

I calm the feeling looking at the flower of Yamabuki. 
How about you?

"Tsubaki" Camellia

I visited the home of Tochigi Prefecture, the other day. 
Camellia has bloomed in the garden. In japanese it is called"Tsubaki."

Camellia is a flower that Japanese samurai loved. 
When camellia flowers fall, the entire flower will fall in one fell swoop. 
Samurai saw a graciousness to it. 
So samurai loved the camellia.
Me,too.
Do you like Camellia?