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April 11, 2026: Twelve Heavenly Generals at Shin Yakushiji and Great Buddha at Todaiji

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April 11, 2026: On a sunny Saturday afternoon that felt like early summer, I had lunch in Nara and, for the first time in a while, visited the Twelve Heavenly Generals at Shin Yakushiji. Although photography was not permitted, they were remarkably solemn and awe inspiring. I also visited the Great Buddha at Todaiji.

April 8, 2026: A Movie and Lunch in Minoh, Osaka

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April 8, 2026: I watched the film “PROJECT HAIL MARY”  at 109 Cinemas Minoh in Osaka.

April 3, 2026: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Illumination at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka

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April 3, 2026: Cherry  blossoms illuminated at night in Osaka’s Expo ’70 Commemorative Park were incredibly magical and beautiful. The Tower of the Sun surrounded by cherry blossoms