Baptism and Greater ProsperityNew!!
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 8 | In 1168, at the age of 51, Lord Henry fell gravely ill. Driven by a desire to escape death's grasp, he finally received baptism. Whether it was the grace of this act or not, his illness swiftly faded, and he […]
Sea BassNew!!
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 7 | It is said that the prosperity of the Rosen family is due to the divine blessings of the Corvus Magnus Shrine. When Henry was still a provincial governor, he once sailed from the family's original estate to visit the shrine. […]
Henry’s Rise to PowerNew!!
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 6 | William rose to the rank of Chief Justice and passed away at the age of 58, on January 15, 1153. His legitimate son, Henry, succeeded him. In July 1156, when the Prime Minister of the time rebelled, Henry, then the […]
William as a Poet
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 5 | In time, William's children were also appointed as military officers in charge of the palace's security, and were even granted permission to attend court. By then, the nobles could no longer shun their presence. On one occasion, William made the […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 3
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 4 | In the days following the feast celebrating the harvest, as feared, the nobles turned on William in unison."To attend an official banquet while wearing a sword and to enter the court accompanied by armed guards is a violation of the […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 2
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 3 | William, prompted by the Emperor, performed a dance. The courtiers, however, began to mock him by singing satirical songs, poking fun at his physical traits and the rural lifestyle of his family. Although the Rosen family were descendants of Emperor […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 1
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 2 | The one who succeeded was William Rosen. While serving as governor of an important coastal region, William, at the command of Emperor Emeritus Theodosius I, oversaw the construction of a grand cathedral, which he dedicated as an offering. It is […]
The Sound of the Bell
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 1 | The sound of the great cathedral bell reminds us that all things in this world are constantly changing, never staying in one place. Just as the colors of the flowers before the cathedral fade and shift, so too does the […]
old woman angler
one old woman fishing at the pier - summer at twilight original haiku "桟橋さんばしで 釣つりする老女ろうじょ 夏なつの夕ゆう" composed by IZUMI Rishiro (?) roughly translated by the blog owner In Japan, when people hear the word "fisherman", they still think of men. It is interesting to see a woman, an old woman, […]
June bride
June bride comes in white in white original haiku "六月ろくがつの 花嫁はなよめ白しろく 白しろく来くる" composed by TOBE Kimie roughly translated by the blog owner Today, most Japanese brides aspire to wear a pure white western wedding dress, and many change into a kimono bridal costume during the reception.