Description of Fences フェンスの説明 / Description Des Obstacles

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Description of Fences フェンスの説明 / Description des obstacles

Fence 1 - The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Hokusai.

Author: (Katsushika Hokusai) Original Title: (Kanagawa-oki nami ura) Year: 1829 – 1832 Base/stand: Colour-engraved upon a wooden block. Japanese ukiyo-e master. The Great Wave is the most recognized piece by Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai, who specializes in ukiyo-e. Published between 1830 and 1833 during the Edo period, it forms part of the collection “Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji”, even though Mount Fuji is the smallest element. The wave references the relentless force of nature, the sea, and the importance this event has in Japan’s economy and its cultural development, given the country is formed by 4 islands.

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Fence 2 - Kanto Matsuri. Akita Festival.

The Kanto Matsuri (竿燈まつり, "pole lantern festival") is a is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City, held every year from the 3rd to the 6th of August. From out all the different actions which take place at the Akita festival, the most fascinating one, is how all the participants are able to keep the Kanto (long poles made out of bamboo with a paper lantern on the top) in equilibrium. These poles can reach a length of 12 metres and a weight of approximately 50 kilograms. They can have up to 46 paper lamps with lit candles inside them. Once the drums, flutes and songs start to sound (“Dokkoisho”, “Dokkoisho”), each kanto is pulled up by only one person, which using different techniques makes it keep on equilibrium. Gradually, more extensions are added until the pole reaches its maximum height. The main event of this festival are the night-time parades where different groups participate and there are approximately 250 kantos. This event takes place along Chuo Dori street in Akita.

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Fence 3 - FEI. 100 YEARS.

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Fence 4 - Nihonbashi Bridge. Tokyo.

Nihonbashi, (literally: Japanese bridge), is the name of a business neighbourhood which belongs to the district of Chuō in Tokyo (Japan). In this neighbourhood we can find the famous bridge that bears same name. It is considered as one of the most important level steps of the Tōkkaidō of the Edo period. It was the most important commercial point in the country as it was the starting point of five of the busiest routes of the time. The bridge has been destroyed by earthquakes and wars on several occasions. At present, the Nihonbashi Bridge is crossed by an elevated expressway. The bridge is said to have been built in 1603 under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The next year, the starting point of Gokaido, or five major roads, was made and became the symbol of the prosperous city of Edo, the centre of Japan. The current twin arch bridge made of stone was completed in 1911. The kirin statue under the bridge light in the centre of the bridge depicts the prosperity of the city of Tokyo when it was made, and the shishi statues at the four corners depict protection. The Nihonbashi was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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Fence 5ABC - Red thread legend.

According to this myth, everyone is tied by the little finger with an invisible red thread that will lead them to another person which who they will make history. The two people connected by this thread will have an important history, no matter the place, the time or the circumstances. The red thread can be tangled, collapsed and stretched, as surely often happens, but it can never be broken. The ulnar artery connects the heart to the little finger. This thin vein that goes from the heart to the hand extends through the invisible world to finish its course in someone else's heart. Unlike other legends, the Japanese is not limited to the couple, or to a single person we are destined to find. It speaks of a sort of arterial ramification that arises from a finger towards all those with whom we will make history and all those we help in one way or another. The Red Thread myth is a way to understand our relationships with other people as a default plot where all the little stories of which, in one way or another we are part of, and how they are not casual but part of a network of red threads that are there from the beginning.

According to this legend, there is an old man who lives on the moon and leaves every night seeking among the spirits those akin to gather on earth, who have something to teach each other, and when he finds them he ties a red thread to find their way. So, our red threads end up in someone else.

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Fence 6 - Japanese Seigaiha Symbol.

The Seigaiha or wave is a patter of layered concentric circles creating arches, symbolic of waves or water and representing surges of good luck. It can also signify power and resilience.

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Fence 7 - Shinkyo bridge. The Nikko mausoleum.

Nikko Bridge Shinkyo (神橋, Shinkyō) is located at the entrance before reaching the temple and shrines area of Nikko, surrounded by a spectacular nature. It belongs to the Futarasan Shrine (二荒山神社) is a beautiful and ancient shrine that can be found in Nikko. This bridge is listed as one of the three most beautiful bridges in Japan next to the Kintaikyo Bridge of Iwakuni and the Saruhashi of Yamanashi prefecture. The Shinkyo bridge that can be seen at present was built in the year 1636 but until 1973 was not open to the public.

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Fence 8 - Kokeshi dolls.

The Kokeshi are the traditional Japanese dolls. Originally crafted in Tokohu, a region in the North of Japan, an area most commonly known for its spas and thermal waters. Those considered to be the most traditional are called Naruko, and they are crafted in Miyagi. Its origin dates back to the 17th century, halfway down through the Edo period. They are handmade and crafted in wood from either the dark cherry or the lighter mizuki tree. The original kokeshi dolls were crafted following a simple design and had an elongated shape mixed with subtle colours. As years have passed, more designs have appeared, always keeping one main characteristic in common, the lack of arms and legs. The body is usually decorated with floral motifs or with the appearance of a kimono, despite this, there are many different kinds, with different sizes and patterns. They are considered to be both decorative and good luck amulets. As the wood with which they are carved, the Mizuki, has a high resistance to fire, they are often bought to protect the house from fires. There are two types of kokeshi, traditional and creative or "Sosaku". The latter are relatively new, often so extraordinary in their expression that they have a high artistic value.

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Fence 9AB - Good luck charm. Daruma.

Daruma (達磨) “Japanese amulet” Ritual Ceremony: Daruma Kuyo (だるま供養) Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki

Every year, during the month of January (6th & 7th) more than 400.000 Japanese reach the temple in search of a daruma for the incoming year. The Daruma is considered a motivational amulet. It is considered to be motivational because it motivates us and gives us strength so that we can achieve what we propose. The daruma is a representation of the objective that we have self-imposed, a way to remember, a motivation, so that we do not feel weak during the process. Fall seven times, come back eight.

Japanese proverb Once we’ve set our objective, we must colour in one of the eyes.

During the process, we must work hard in order to reach our objective. Once we reach our objective, we will colour in the other eye symbolizing our thankfulness and satisfaction.

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Fence 10 - Sakura.

The cherry tree flower is seen as a metaphor of life, which is considered to be beautiful but at the same ephemeral. This is why it is so admired. Cherry trees (Sakura Zensen) start blooming during March, the flowering front (Kaika Zensen) moves from Okinawa towards the north of the country, ending with the flowering of the cherry trees up in Hokkaidō during the month of May. Japan’s Meteorology Office annually predict the pattern the flowering front will follow so that everybody is able to search and find which will be the optimal locations to watch the flowering of the cherry trees. This is actually really important, as the cherry tree flower only lasts for one week, something that matches really well with the traditional Japanese spirit and ideology based upon the shortness and continuous movement of life.

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Fence 11 - Gold fish.

Goldfish (“kingyo” in Japanese) is a fish that is known for his grace while swimming in an aquarium. Simply watching a beautiful, lustrous goldfish in the water will make you feel relaxed. The established theory in Japan is that the goldfish arrived from China around 1502. At that time, goldfish were said to have been kept as a rare and strange pet of aristocrats and the wealthy. Thereafter, kingyo-sukui (goldfish scooping) became popular during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), leading to the sale of goldfish in towns. From then on until today, it has come to be a deeply familiar fish for Japanese people. There are more than 100 varieties of goldfish, so let's find out what types of goldfish exist in Japan, including fish with high rarity value, focusing on the staple types seen in specialty shops. Goldfish were usually put in a tub or bucket and then viewed from the top. Today, however, it has become more popular to put a goldfish in a glass bowl or aquarium and then watch it from the side. You can see them everywhere nowadays, as they are not only kept inside houses anymore, but are also put in water tanks found in eating and drinking establishments, among other places. Goldfish are deeply familiar for Japanese people, they often appear as a motif in various artworks. For instance, you will see them in ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) made during the Edo period, as well as in the Art Aquarium that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

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Fence 12 - Enso.

Ensō (circle) is one of the most common subjects of Japanese calligraphy, even though it is a symbol and not a character. You may hear it called the Circle of Enlightenment, the Enso Circle, the Infinity Circle and even the Lost Symbol of Reiki. If you actually took the meanings of the two Kanji symbols that make up the word, ensō would translate as Mutual Circle or Circle of Togetherness.

The ensō is a universal symbol of wholeness and completion; “form is void and void is form.” When viewing ensō, one can see that that form and void are interdependent and, in fact, define each other. With so many definitions available, each of us is truly left with the responsibility to select or create our own definition of ensō.

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