Yesterday, to kick off the holiday season proper here in Japan, we decided to take a little trip to nearby Fukushima, and in particular a place called Aizu-Wakamatsu (more on that later) and in specific the Edo wooden building called Sazae-do. It was indeed a magical experience, and especially wondrous in that it is completely made out of wood, further showing how the old ways of construction have infinite things to teach the throw-away and constantly re-build culture of the contemporary Japan. To walk inside the building on what can only be called makeshift stairs, more like a ramp with wooden slats so that one can maintain balance (that, and a rail), is something that will not be easily forgotten.
On such a day, snow on the floor, my partner-in-crime chose the itinerary and I followed along, though I knew in advance what we were going to see, and I have to admit that said partner is really becoming more and more sophisticated in taste, finding things of deep beauty, remarkable history and all around "wow"- this in direct comparison to the pathetic style exhibited by many of lying about, "relaxing," or some such waste of life.
So, as the year ticks down to its finale, I am looking forward to further adventures of this sort.
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