From Indonesia, this poetry arrived at me. This is written by my pen friend and I guess he describes himself in this poem. Lovely. I also like to make short Japanese poems. I would like to show you this impressive poem.
Steps on the Horizon
by Dwi Anto
There’s a whisper in the wind calling me
Far from the city, far from quiet memories
The vast sky promises untold tales,
On every horizon, a story yet to be unveiled.
Small steps carve a path anew,
Treading foreign lands, defying bounds.
Mountains whisper in their silence,
The seas stretch wide, in freedom profound.
Ancient towns hold timeless memories
In their alleys full of mystery,
Strangers’ faces become dear friends,
New languages dance as the journey extends.
Oh, world that never rests,
You offer colours and meanings untold
I am but a humble traveller,
Thirsting for the longing and scents you hold.
Each journey is a dream realised,
Each step a poem crystallised,
On the map of my heart, I mark my tales
This desire will never pale.
Carry me, oh winds of adventure,
Through valleys, hills, and endless seas,
Until my breath meets the horizon's edge,
And the world becomes home to me.
Welcome to Japan!
If you are going to visit Japan this year, I recommend you to check the Japanese calendar. Because transporters in Japan are heavily crowded in some weeks. For example Shinkansen! So you need to avoid this kind of week, to travel in Japan comfortably. I would like to advise you not to board very crowded trains here. You should not visit Japan these weeks below.
From April 27 to May 10
From August 9 to 17
Japanese people take vacations these weeks, so Shinkansen trains will be filled with passengers. Additionally the hotel fee will get very expensive anywhere in Japan. Also the highways are very crowded. However, it will be okay if you avoid these weeks. Welcome to Japan this year!
In this calendar, "red day" is the Japanese public holiday. So these days are also needed to take care.
Hello, how are you? Japan is in a cold wave now, so I don't recommend you to visit here this week. Northern Japan has a huge amount of snow now, oh my Goodness.
I heard there very few snow in Europe now, is that true? How is it in Russia? How is it in North America?
Japan had less snow last winter than usual season, but this winter is different. If you want to do the winter activities, come here now. Do you like winter activities?
Anyway, enjoy New Year's day!