Thursday, December 4, 2008

The Last & Best of Autumn at Gaienmae

Gaienmae is a 20minute walk from my campus at Roppongi.
It is my first time setting eyes on a street of golden gingko trees, watch children play with fallen leaves while artists paint their impression of such transient beauty.
Walking along this street made me feel like I'm walking about in one of those paintings I have seen only in art galleries.

This place is a must-visit in early December, a path well-hidden by the tall buildings in the area. The Japanese say the leaves will fall by next week.. it is no pity as they will return. Someday, if you are going to Tokyo in autumn, I will give you exact directions to find this treasure.




'my idea of a golden romance'
the wife sits patiently by the artist's side, admiring the work of her better half. She waits for him to have the lunch she has prepared. little does the artist know, that he is already part of this beautiful scenery all around us, that he is already living the art that he paints.

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