🌸 Day 336 — A Cold, Overcast Tokyo Morning & No Need for Moss Trimming This morning in Tokyo felt colder than usual, with an overcast sky that held a quiet heaviness. When I checked the moss, it seemed healthy and stable — no trimming needed for now. The surface carried just enough moisture, a soft reminder that not every day requires intervention. Because of the chilly air and lack of sunlight, I decided to keep the bonsai indoors today. Some days are for letting the tree rest, protected from the sharpness of winter’s breath. Quiet care is also a form of growth. ⸻ 🧭 Zen Travel — Fukuoka Edition (Extended) Fukuoka is a city where ancient paths, sea winds, and modern calm blend into a soft rhythm — a place rich in food, nature, and quiet spiritual pockets. ⸻ ■ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine A historic shrine surrounded by ponds, bridges, plum trees, and gentle forest air. Walking its long approach feels like stepping into a slower timeline, where seasons move with dignity and clarity. ⸻ ■ Kyushu National Museum A striking glass structure nestled in the hills, connecting Japan’s history with the broader cultures of Asia. Inside, exhibits flow like a narrative — a quiet reminder of how all cultures borrow from one another. ⸻ ■ Ohori Park A wide, peaceful lake at the center of the city. Perfect for long walks, slow breathing, and noticing how water reflects the grey winter sky in soft layers. ⸻ ■ Nokonoshima Island Park A short ferry ride away, this island offers open fields, seasonal flowers, and a landscape that feels like a deep inhale. Winter brings quiet colors, but also a spaciousness that refreshes the mind. Fukuoka teaches that even busy cities hold pockets of Zen, if you walk slowly enough to find them. ⸻ 📅 World Holidays — December 11, 2026 (English Summary) December 11 is a day shaped by cultural awareness and observances centered on mountains, heritage, and human rights. ⸻ 🏔️ International Mountain Day (United Nations) Observed worldwide to highlight the cultural, ecological, and spiritual value of mountains. Many countries host environmental events, education programs, and cultural celebrations honoring mountain communities. ⸻ 🇦🇷 Argentina — National Tango Day Celebrated annually to honor both the birth of tango legend Carlos Gardel and the cultural legacy of tango itself. Cities hold performances, concerts, and outdoor dance events. ⸻ 🇧🇪 Belgium — King’s Day (German-speaking Community) A regional holiday featuring ceremonies and civic events. Not a nationwide holiday, but significant within the German-speaking region. ⸻ 🇯🇵 Japan — Regular Weekday No national holiday, but early winter illuminations glow across cities as the season deepens. Observing world holidays offers a daily reminder of how cultures across the globe mark time, memory, and meaning in different ways. ⸻ #️⃣ Optimized Hashtags（10 tags・英語） #ZenBonsai #Day336 #WinterBonsai #MossCare #TokyoWinter #QuietGrowth #FukuokaTravel #ZenTravel #WorldHolidays2026 #DailyCalm

 🌸 Day 336 — A Cold, Overcast Tokyo Morning & No Need for Moss Trimming

This morning in Tokyo felt colder than usual,

with an overcast sky that held a quiet heaviness.

When I checked the moss,

it seemed healthy and stable —

no trimming needed for now.

The surface carried just enough moisture,

a soft reminder that not every day

requires intervention.

Because of the chilly air and lack of sunlight,

I decided to keep the bonsai indoors today.

Some days are for letting the tree rest,

protected from the sharpness of winter’s breath.

Quiet care is also a form of growth.

⸻

🧭 Zen Travel — Fukuoka Edition (Extended)

Fukuoka is a city where ancient paths, sea winds,

and modern calm blend into a soft rhythm —

a place rich in food, nature, and quiet spiritual pockets.

⸻

■ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

A historic shrine surrounded by ponds, bridges,

plum trees, and gentle forest air.

Walking its long approach feels like stepping

into a slower timeline,

where seasons move with dignity and clarity.

⸻

■ Kyushu National Museum

A striking glass structure nestled in the hills,

connecting Japan’s history with the broader cultures of Asia.

Inside, exhibits flow like a narrative —

a quiet reminder of how all cultures borrow from one another.

⸻

■ Ohori Park

A wide, peaceful lake at the center of the city.

Perfect for long walks, slow breathing,

and noticing how water reflects

the grey winter sky in soft layers.

⸻

■ Nokonoshima Island Park

A short ferry ride away,

this island offers open fields, seasonal flowers,

and a landscape that feels like a deep inhale.

Winter brings quiet colors,

but also a spaciousness that refreshes the mind.

Fukuoka teaches that even busy cities

hold pockets of Zen,

if you walk slowly enough to find them.

⸻

📅 World Holidays — December 11, 2026 (English Summary)

December 11 is a day shaped by cultural awareness

and observances centered on mountains, heritage,

and human rights.

⸻

🏔️ International Mountain Day (United Nations)

Observed worldwide to highlight

the cultural, ecological, and spiritual value of mountains.

Many countries host environmental events,

education programs, and cultural celebrations

honoring mountain communities.

⸻

🇦🇷 Argentina — National Tango Day

Celebrated annually to honor

both the birth of tango legend Carlos Gardel

and the cultural legacy of tango itself.

Cities hold performances, concerts,

and outdoor dance events.

⸻

🇧🇪 Belgium — King’s Day (German-speaking Community)

A regional holiday featuring ceremonies and civic events.

Not a nationwide holiday,

but significant within the German-speaking region.

⸻

🇯🇵 Japan — Regular Weekday

No national holiday,

but early winter illuminations glow across cities

as the season deepens.

Observing world holidays offers

a daily reminder of how cultures across the globe

mark time, memory, and meaning in different ways.

⸻

#️⃣ Optimized Hashtags（10 tags・英語）

#ZenBonsai

#Day336

#WinterBonsai

#MossCare

#TokyoWinter

#QuietGrowth

#FukuokaTravel

#ZenTravel

#WorldHolidays2026

#DailyCalm