The Least Useful Guide to Fukuoka

Another reminder of the heaven is lotus flowers which can be seen only in mid summer.

I think I have posted an entry about lotus in moats around the former castle site last year (Here, Has my photographing skill improved? ).

In addition to the castle moat, there is another spot you can experience a paradise on earth. If you drive (or cycle or walk, if you wish to do so in 36 Celsius and nearly 70 percent humidity) about 10 or 20 km west, you will find some lotus fields.

In terms of serenity, these fields feels ‘Heavener’ than the castle moats which are located in a quite busy area.

Standing in front of the field, blown in summer wind in a total silence….and you will feel the next world.

(Or you are nearly losing consciousness from being exposed to direct sunshine and heat)

So, in my imagination, the deceased would be having a white peaches sitting on lotus leaves, without having mosquitoes and heatstroke.

Of course you can create your private heaven by getting a pot of lotus plant from garden centres and white peaches from supermarkets.

                                    JPY1,970 per pot