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Sundrowned – Higanbana Review | Angry Metal Guy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to…
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Sundrowned – Higanbana Review

By Killjoy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to become enough of a genre classic to inspire countless groups in pursuit of a paradoxically harsh yet dreamy musical experience. It was more than likely the inspiration for the name Sundrowned, a relatively new post-black band from Haugesund, Norway. Their debut album, Become Ethereal, didn’t make much of an impression on El Cuervo in 2021 and now it’s my turn for some solar exposure in the form of Higanbana.1 Has Sundrowned set out with a life preserver this time or is this another cautionary tale about the hidden hazards of Sunbathing?

As it turns out, Sundrowned sounds more like a distant relative of Sunbather rather than a direct heir. While there is a faint resemblance to Deafheaven’s softer side, most of the aggression has been watered down or stripped out completely. Though billed as post-black, what remains is post-metal of the sparkly variety like unto Asthénie. The hazy shoegaze of Become Ethereal still appears in the form of distorted walls of sound during the heavier parts. The increased emphasis on post-metal is a good thing for Higanbana, giving it a more defined shape and structure which suits the deep, growling vocal style better than the meandering, gazey Become Ethereal.

Yet, despite marginal improvements, many of Sundrowned’s prior deficiencies persist into Higanbana. For the most part, they have not fixed the problem of aimlessly drifting to and fro. “Ilex” is the exception to this, with a buildup that feels smooth and purposeful thanks in large part to G.L. Innocent’s dynamic drum performance. Furthermore, post-metal and shoegaze are genres that live or die by their emotional resonance, and Higanbana falls short in this crucial area. Though the instrumentation is highly pleasant, it doesn’t compensate for the vocals. The passionless growls feel almost obligatory, as if only there to prove Sundrowned’s metal pedigree. Admittedly, at times Higanbana has been a soothing balm to my mind after work. Nevertheless, it’s essentially the sonic equivalent of Jell-O—sweet but not substantial or filling.

Also like Jell-O, it’s mostly homogeneous. Whether you like the first track, “Barren,” is a good indicator of whether you should continue consuming, as the menu doesn’t change much. With the exception of the aforementioned “Ilex,” I still cannot differentiate between the songs without checking. The vocals are the biggest culprit, with very little variance in pitch or intensity in the croaking delivery. As for the compositions, the chunkier bits are the least enticing or memorable (again, as with Jell-O). Where Sundrowned shines is in the serene sections, but these tend to be interrupted, seemingly at random, by fuzzy walls of sound that come out of nowhere (“Wisteria,” “Barren”). Another way to think of Higanbana is the jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo—the surroundings are captivating at first but make it nigh impossible to orient oneself.

Try as I might, I can’t see how Higanbana was designed to be anything but background music. Nearly everything about it seems intent to reward passive listens and punish attentive ones. Though it is a marked improvement from the debut, it will likely only work for those looking for a relaxing audio adornment. Higanbana probably would have fared better with more songs in the vein of “Ilex.” As things stand, Sundrowned is not the spiritual successor to the legendary Sunbather that I was hoping for.

Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Fysisk Format
Websites: sundrownedband.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/SundrownedBand
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025

#20 #2025 #Asthénie #Deafheaven #FysiskFormat #Higanbana #NorwegianMetal #PostMetal #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Shoegaze #Sundrowned

Sundrowned – Higanbana Review

By Killjoy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to become enough of a genre classic to inspire countless groups in pursuit of a paradoxically harsh yet dreamy musical experience. It was more than likely the inspiration for the name Sundrowned, a relatively new post-black band from Haugesund, Norway. Their debut album, Become Ethereal, didn’t make much of an impression on El Cuervo in 2021 and now it’s my turn for some solar exposure in the form of Higanbana.1 Has Sundrowned set out with a life preserver this time or is this another cautionary tale about the hidden hazards of Sunbathing?

As it turns out, Sundrowned sounds more like a distant relative of Sunbather rather than a direct heir. While there is a faint resemblance to Deafheaven’s softer side, most of the aggression has been watered down or stripped out completely. Though billed as post-black, what remains is post-metal of the sparkly variety like unto Asthénie. The hazy shoegaze of Become Ethereal still appears in the form of distorted walls of sound during the heavier parts. The increased emphasis on post-metal is a good thing for Higanbana, giving it a more defined shape and structure which suits the deep, growling vocal style better than the meandering, gazey Become Ethereal.

Yet, despite marginal improvements, many of Sundrowned’s prior deficiencies persist into Higanbana. For the most part, they have not fixed the problem of aimlessly drifting to and fro. “Ilex” is the exception to this, with a buildup that feels smooth and purposeful thanks in large part to G.L. Innocent’s dynamic drum performance. Furthermore, post-metal and shoegaze are genres that live or die by their emotional resonance, and Higanbana falls short in this crucial area. Though the instrumentation is highly pleasant, it doesn’t compensate for the vocals. The passionless growls feel almost obligatory, as if only there to prove Sundrowned’s metal pedigree. Admittedly, at times Higanbana has been a soothing balm to my mind after work. Nevertheless, it’s essentially the sonic equivalent of Jell-O—sweet but not substantial or filling.

Also like Jell-O, it’s mostly homogeneous. Whether you like the first track, “Barren,” is a good indicator of whether you should continue consuming, as the menu doesn’t change much. With the exception of the aforementioned “Ilex,” I still cannot differentiate between the songs without checking. The vocals are the biggest culprit, with very little variance in pitch or intensity in the croaking delivery. As for the compositions, the chunkier bits are the least enticing or memorable (again, as with Jell-O). Where Sundrowned shines is in the serene sections, but these tend to be interrupted, seemingly at random, by fuzzy walls of sound that come out of nowhere (“Wisteria,” “Barren”). Another way to think of Higanbana is the jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo—the surroundings are captivating at first but make it nigh impossible to orient oneself.

Try as I might, I can’t see how Higanbana was designed to be anything but background music. Nearly everything about it seems intent to reward passive listens and punish attentive ones. Though it is a marked improvement from the debut, it will likely only work for those looking for a relaxing audio adornment. Higanbana probably would have fared better with more songs in the vein of “Ilex.” As things stand, Sundrowned is not the spiritual successor to the legendary Sunbather that I was hoping for.

Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Fysisk Format
Websites: sundrownedband.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/SundrownedBand
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025

#20 #2025 #Asthénie #Deafheaven #FysiskFormat #Higanbana #NorwegianMetal #PostMetal #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Shoegaze #Sundrowned

Sundrowned – Higanbana Review

By Killjoy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to become enough of a genre classic to inspire countless groups in pursuit of a paradoxically harsh yet dreamy musical experience. It was more than likely the inspiration for the name Sundrowned, a relatively new post-black band from Haugesund, Norway. Their debut album, Become Ethereal, didn’t make much of an impression on El Cuervo in 2021 and now it’s my turn for some solar exposure in the form of Higanbana.1 Has Sundrowned set out with a life preserver this time or is this another cautionary tale about the hidden hazards of Sunbathing?

As it turns out, Sundrowned sounds more like a distant relative of Sunbather rather than a direct heir. While there is a faint resemblance to Deafheaven’s softer side, most of the aggression has been watered down or stripped out completely. Though billed as post-black, what remains is post-metal of the sparkly variety like unto Asthénie. The hazy shoegaze of Become Ethereal still appears in the form of distorted walls of sound during the heavier parts. The increased emphasis on post-metal is a good thing for Higanbana, giving it a more defined shape and structure which suits the deep, growling vocal style better than the meandering, gazey Become Ethereal.

Yet, despite marginal improvements, many of Sundrowned’s prior deficiencies persist into Higanbana. For the most part, they have not fixed the problem of aimlessly drifting to and fro. “Ilex” is the exception to this, with a buildup that feels smooth and purposeful thanks in large part to G.L. Innocent’s dynamic drum performance. Furthermore, post-metal and shoegaze are genres that live or die by their emotional resonance, and Higanbana falls short in this crucial area. Though the instrumentation is highly pleasant, it doesn’t compensate for the vocals. The passionless growls feel almost obligatory, as if only there to prove Sundrowned’s metal pedigree. Admittedly, at times Higanbana has been a soothing balm to my mind after work. Nevertheless, it’s essentially the sonic equivalent of Jell-O—sweet but not substantial or filling.

Also like Jell-O, it’s mostly homogeneous. Whether you like the first track, “Barren,” is a good indicator of whether you should continue consuming, as the menu doesn’t change much. With the exception of the aforementioned “Ilex,” I still cannot differentiate between the songs without checking. The vocals are the biggest culprit, with very little variance in pitch or intensity in the croaking delivery. As for the compositions, the chunkier bits are the least enticing or memorable (again, as with Jell-O). Where Sundrowned shines is in the serene sections, but these tend to be interrupted, seemingly at random, by fuzzy walls of sound that come out of nowhere (“Wisteria,” “Barren”). Another way to think of Higanbana is the jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo—the surroundings are captivating at first but make it nigh impossible to orient oneself.

Try as I might, I can’t see how Higanbana was designed to be anything but background music. Nearly everything about it seems intent to reward passive listens and punish attentive ones. Though it is a marked improvement from the debut, it will likely only work for those looking for a relaxing audio adornment. Higanbana probably would have fared better with more songs in the vein of “Ilex.” As things stand, Sundrowned is not the spiritual successor to the legendary Sunbather that I was hoping for.

Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Fysisk Format
Websites: sundrownedband.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/SundrownedBand
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025

#20 #2025 #Asthénie #Deafheaven #FysiskFormat #Higanbana #NorwegianMetal #PostMetal #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Shoegaze #Sundrowned

Sundrowned – Higanbana Review

By Killjoy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to become enough of a genre classic to inspire countless groups in pursuit of a paradoxically harsh yet dreamy musical experience. It was more than likely the inspiration for the name Sundrowned, a relatively new post-black band from Haugesund, Norway. Their debut album, Become Ethereal, didn’t make much of an impression on El Cuervo in 2021 and now it’s my turn for some solar exposure in the form of Higanbana.1 Has Sundrowned set out with a life preserver this time or is this another cautionary tale about the hidden hazards of Sunbathing?

As it turns out, Sundrowned sounds more like a distant relative of Sunbather rather than a direct heir. While there is a faint resemblance to Deafheaven’s softer side, most of the aggression has been watered down or stripped out completely. Though billed as post-black, what remains is post-metal of the sparkly variety like unto Asthénie. The hazy shoegaze of Become Ethereal still appears in the form of distorted walls of sound during the heavier parts. The increased emphasis on post-metal is a good thing for Higanbana, giving it a more defined shape and structure which suits the deep, growling vocal style better than the meandering, gazey Become Ethereal.

Yet, despite marginal improvements, many of Sundrowned’s prior deficiencies persist into Higanbana. For the most part, they have not fixed the problem of aimlessly drifting to and fro. “Ilex” is the exception to this, with a buildup that feels smooth and purposeful thanks in large part to G.L. Innocent’s dynamic drum performance. Furthermore, post-metal and shoegaze are genres that live or die by their emotional resonance, and Higanbana falls short in this crucial area. Though the instrumentation is highly pleasant, it doesn’t compensate for the vocals. The passionless growls feel almost obligatory, as if only there to prove Sundrowned’s metal pedigree. Admittedly, at times Higanbana has been a soothing balm to my mind after work. Nevertheless, it’s essentially the sonic equivalent of Jell-O—sweet but not substantial or filling.

Also like Jell-O, it’s mostly homogeneous. Whether you like the first track, “Barren,” is a good indicator of whether you should continue consuming, as the menu doesn’t change much. With the exception of the aforementioned “Ilex,” I still cannot differentiate between the songs without checking. The vocals are the biggest culprit, with very little variance in pitch or intensity in the croaking delivery. As for the compositions, the chunkier bits are the least enticing or memorable (again, as with Jell-O). Where Sundrowned shines is in the serene sections, but these tend to be interrupted, seemingly at random, by fuzzy walls of sound that come out of nowhere (“Wisteria,” “Barren”). Another way to think of Higanbana is the jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo—the surroundings are captivating at first but make it nigh impossible to orient oneself.

Try as I might, I can’t see how Higanbana was designed to be anything but background music. Nearly everything about it seems intent to reward passive listens and punish attentive ones. Though it is a marked improvement from the debut, it will likely only work for those looking for a relaxing audio adornment. Higanbana probably would have fared better with more songs in the vein of “Ilex.” As things stand, Sundrowned is not the spiritual successor to the legendary Sunbather that I was hoping for.

Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Fysisk Format
Websites: sundrownedband.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/SundrownedBand
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025

#20 #2025 #Asthénie #Deafheaven #FysiskFormat #Higanbana #NorwegianMetal #PostMetal #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Shoegaze #Sundrowned

Sundrowned – Higanbana Review

By Killjoy

2013 wasn’t that long ago, was it? Yet it seems that Deafheaven’s opus, Sunbather, didn’t need long to become enough of a genre classic to inspire countless groups in pursuit of a paradoxically harsh yet dreamy musical experience. It was more than likely the inspiration for the name Sundrowned, a relatively new post-black band from Haugesund, Norway. Their debut album, Become Ethereal, didn’t make much of an impression on El Cuervo in 2021 and now it’s my turn for some solar exposure in the form of Higanbana.1 Has Sundrowned set out with a life preserver this time or is this another cautionary tale about the hidden hazards of Sunbathing?

As it turns out, Sundrowned sounds more like a distant relative of Sunbather rather than a direct heir. While there is a faint resemblance to Deafheaven’s softer side, most of the aggression has been watered down or stripped out completely. Though billed as post-black, what remains is post-metal of the sparkly variety like unto Asthénie. The hazy shoegaze of Become Ethereal still appears in the form of distorted walls of sound during the heavier parts. The increased emphasis on post-metal is a good thing for Higanbana, giving it a more defined shape and structure which suits the deep, growling vocal style better than the meandering, gazey Become Ethereal.

Yet, despite marginal improvements, many of Sundrowned’s prior deficiencies persist into Higanbana. For the most part, they have not fixed the problem of aimlessly drifting to and fro. “Ilex” is the exception to this, with a buildup that feels smooth and purposeful thanks in large part to G.L. Innocent’s dynamic drum performance. Furthermore, post-metal and shoegaze are genres that live or die by their emotional resonance, and Higanbana falls short in this crucial area. Though the instrumentation is highly pleasant, it doesn’t compensate for the vocals. The passionless growls feel almost obligatory, as if only there to prove Sundrowned’s metal pedigree. Admittedly, at times Higanbana has been a soothing balm to my mind after work. Nevertheless, it’s essentially the sonic equivalent of Jell-O—sweet but not substantial or filling.

Also like Jell-O, it’s mostly homogeneous. Whether you like the first track, “Barren,” is a good indicator of whether you should continue consuming, as the menu doesn’t change much. With the exception of the aforementioned “Ilex,” I still cannot differentiate between the songs without checking. The vocals are the biggest culprit, with very little variance in pitch or intensity in the croaking delivery. As for the compositions, the chunkier bits are the least enticing or memorable (again, as with Jell-O). Where Sundrowned shines is in the serene sections, but these tend to be interrupted, seemingly at random, by fuzzy walls of sound that come out of nowhere (“Wisteria,” “Barren”). Another way to think of Higanbana is the jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo—the surroundings are captivating at first but make it nigh impossible to orient oneself.

Try as I might, I can’t see how Higanbana was designed to be anything but background music. Nearly everything about it seems intent to reward passive listens and punish attentive ones. Though it is a marked improvement from the debut, it will likely only work for those looking for a relaxing audio adornment. Higanbana probably would have fared better with more songs in the vein of “Ilex.” As things stand, Sundrowned is not the spiritual successor to the legendary Sunbather that I was hoping for.

Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Fysisk Format
Websites: sundrownedband.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/SundrownedBand
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025

#20 #2025 #Asthénie #Deafheaven #FysiskFormat #Higanbana #NorwegianMetal #PostMetal #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Shoegaze #Sundrowned

🙏'FLOWERS OF THE DEAD'😰

From early autumn vivid clusters of flowers begin to frequently appear beside the roads, rice fields and waterways of Kyōto.

In Japan spider lilies (particularly the red variety) are known as 'higanbana' (彼岸花), as they bloom around the fall equinox.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #Japan

So nice. I just can’t stop taking photos of them #Higanbana

Is that... a cool breeze? A day below 25°C!?

Higanbana (red spider lily) are out, crickets have replaced the cicadas, summer heat finally ending... :blob_sign_nice:

#japan #BloomScrolling #higanbana

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There is a scene in the novel "Higanbana Ga Saku Shima" by Li Kotomi where Umi, a girl of about 15 who was washed up on the shore of the eponymous "Island", is taught to write kanji by her same-age friend Yona:

"""
With a black pen, Yona showed Umi how to write a character stroke by stroke. One of those deep black, square "Island" characters that Umi could not read. It started with a dot, dot, then a horizontal line drawn from left to right, from there a short sweeping stroke to the left, then again a horizontal line and another one, and finally a vertical line with a again small upward turn at the bottom. Just by piling up dots, lines, sweeps and little hooks, a complete character was created. Umi scrutinised it curiously. "This is the 'U' in 'Umi'," Yona said. "Let's see if you can write it!"
"""

The character in question is 宇. Earlier in the novel, Yona had given Umi her name and she had wanted to write it as 霧実 but she changed it to 宇実 as it was simpler.

I love this scene as it takes me back to when I first started to learn kanji. I never learned to write them properly by hand though.

#JapaneseLiterature
#Japanese
#Higanbana
#LiKotomi

I'm still reading "Higanbana Ga Saku Shima" by Li Kotomi and it is one of the most enjoyable novels I've ever read in Japanese. Not that it is all that easy, for one thing it's full of Chinese words; but it's so well-written and well-constructed, and the characters are very relatable.

I went looking for the meaning of the Chinese words. It's not easy as they are written with Japanese kanji with katakana ruby, but fortunately I found a list on a Japanese forum.

What I also learned there was the existence of the island of Yonaguni, which is part of Japan but very close to Taiwan. It has its own language (sadly now highly endangered) and has a fascinating history, and was at least part of the inspiration of this novel.

#JapaneseLiterature
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#LiKotomi
#Higanbana

I've started reading 彼岸花が咲く島 (Higanbana ga saku shima) by Li Kotomi and it is such a relief after struggling through Yōko Tawada's 献灯使 (Kentōshi, translated as "The Last Children of Tokyo"). I was starting to doubt my Japanese abilities, but this new novel is a delight to read. I still have to look up quite a few words, but that is actually fun. With Tawada's writing, for so many sentences I have to read them three times or more to get what they actually mean. By comparison, the writing in this novel is simple and transparent (only by comparison though).

The novel has not been translated yet. The title is translated on Li Kotomi's web site as "The Island Where Red Spider Lilies Bloom". I don't like the name "spider lily", I feel it does the flower a discourtesy. The other name is "cluster amaryllis" but that sounds too botanical. The Japanese word Higanbana refers to the period of Higan. The term is derived from the Sanskrit pāram which means something like "going to the further bank", with the notion of a river separating this world from nirvana. It is the name for the Buddhist rites held in the week around the autumn equinox, and this is also the period when those flowers bloom. So I prefer to translate the title as "The Island where the Equinox Flowers Bloom".

#JapaneseLiterature #Japanese #LiKotomi
#Higanbana

While it is known as 'jigokubana' (地獄花 'hell flower'), higanbana have numerous medicinal qualities.
The plants' alkaloid properties are antibacterial, its roots can be used to treat ulcers and swellings, and the bulbs are antitoxin in nature and can help with burns!

One of higanbana's oddest nicknames is 'hamizu-hanamizu' (ハミズハナミズ), from the phrase '葉は花を見ず花は葉を見ず' (the leaves don't see the flowers, the flowers don't see the leaves).

#Japan #equinox #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn

I keep walking
the spider lilies
keep blooming
歩き続ける 彼岸花 咲き続ける
-Taneda Santōka (種田山頭火 1882-1940).

Beautiful but deadly, higanbana are for enjoyment in the wild, not for flower displays.
To bring one into the house is said to tempt a fire!🔥

#Japan #Kyoto #higanbana

There was another very good reason for planting higanbana beside fields...

Although the flowers are poisonous, the bulbs, young shoots and stems are full of protein (and have been gathered for thousands of years).
If harvests were poor, higanbana offered an emergency food source.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #flowersofthedead #redspiderlilies #spiderlilies #autumn #flowers

There was another very good reason for planting higanbana beside fields...

Although the flowers are poisonous, the bulbs, young shoots and stems are full of protein (and have been gathered for thousands of years).
If harvests were poor, higanbana offered an emergency food source.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #flowersofthedead #redspiderlilies #spiderlilies #autumn #flowers

There was another very good reason for planting higanbana beside fields...

Although the flowers are poisonous, the bulbs, young shoots and stems are full of protein (and have been gathered for thousands of years).
If harvests were poor, higanbana offered an emergency food source.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #flowersofthedead #redspiderlilies #spiderlilies #autumn #flowers

There was another very good reason for planting higanbana beside fields...

Although the flowers are poisonous, the bulbs, young shoots and stems are full of protein (and have been gathered for thousands of years).
If harvests were poor, higanbana offered an emergency food source.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #flowersofthedead #redspiderlilies #spiderlilies #autumn #flowers

There was another very good reason for planting higanbana beside fields...

Although the flowers are poisonous, the bulbs, young shoots and stems are full of protein (and have been gathered for thousands of years).
If harvests were poor, higanbana offered an emergency food source.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #flowersofthedead #redspiderlilies #spiderlilies #autumn #flowers

The autumn equinox coincides with the Buddhist observance of 'Shūki Higan-e' (秋季彼岸会), when offerings are made at family graves.

Because of this the flower has, for many, come to symbolise the afterlife.

Higan (彼岸) translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the Sanzu River (三途の川 Sanzu-no-kawa/'River of the Three Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.

#Higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn #autumnequinox #Japan

Red higanbana may be most prevalent, but spider lilies also come in white and yellow varieties😲

Within Umenomiya Taisha's (梅宮大社) sprawling garden is a quiet grove filled with colourful higanbana.
The shrine is always a treasure trove of flowers (and cats)🙌

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #彼岸花 #higanbana #equinox #redspiderlilies #UmenomiyaTaisha #梅宮大社

Red higanbana may be most prevalent, but spider lilies also come in white and yellow varieties😲

Within Umenomiya Taisha's (梅宮大社) sprawling garden is a quiet grove filled with colourful higanbana.
The shrine is always a treasure trove of flowers (and cats)🙌

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #彼岸花 #higanbana #equinox #redspiderlilies #UmenomiyaTaisha #梅宮大社

Red higanbana may be most prevalent, but spider lilies also come in white and yellow varieties😲

Within Umenomiya Taisha's (梅宮大社) sprawling garden is a quiet grove filled with colourful higanbana.
The shrine is always a treasure trove of flowers (and cats)🙌

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #彼岸花 #higanbana #equinox #redspiderlilies #UmenomiyaTaisha #梅宮大社

Red higanbana may be most prevalent, but spider lilies also come in white and yellow varieties😲

Within Umenomiya Taisha's (梅宮大社) sprawling garden is a quiet grove filled with colourful higanbana.
The shrine is always a treasure trove of flowers (and cats)🙌

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #彼岸花 #higanbana #equinox #redspiderlilies #UmenomiyaTaisha #梅宮大社

Red higanbana may be most prevalent, but spider lilies also come in white and yellow varieties😲

Within Umenomiya Taisha's (梅宮大社) sprawling garden is a quiet grove filled with colourful higanbana.
The shrine is always a treasure trove of flowers (and cats)🙌

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #彼岸花 #higanbana #equinox #redspiderlilies #UmenomiyaTaisha #梅宮大社

🙏'FLOWERS OF THE DEAD'😰

From early autumn vivid clusters of flowers begin to frequently appear beside the roads, rice fields and waterways of Kyōto.

In Japan spider lilies (particularly the red variety) are known as 'higanbana' (彼岸花) as they bloom around the fall equinox.

#equinox #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn

Happy Wednesday⛅8am＠JP

Although the summer heat is still lingering, nature is beginning to change its autumnal colours 🦌

wish you a wonderful day 🍁

あさ8時⛅水曜日です

まだ残暑は居座ったままですが、自然は秋色に衣替えの途中です🦌

素敵な一日に🍁なりますように
#aiart #clusteramaryllis #higanbana #彼岸花 #鹿 #autum #秋 #morning #おはよう #bingimagecreator #BingImageCreater

Symbolising abandonment, separation, and lost memory, higanbana are also known as 'corpse flowers' or 'flowers of the afterlife'. Because of their association with death, they are often seen at Japanese funerals.
It is ominous indeed to gift a bouquet of higanbana to loved ones!

It is believed that the flowers' scent has the power to conjure up all the memories of a recently deceased loved one.
No sooner have these treasured memories arrived than they are lost for good.

#higanbana #彼岸花 #Japan

The autumn equinox coincides with the Buddhist observance of 'Shūki Higan-e' (秋季彼岸会), when offerings are made at family graves. Because of this the flower has, for many, come to symbolise the afterlife.

Higan (彼岸) translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the Sanzu River (三途の川 Sanzu-no-kawa/'River of the Three Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.

#Japan #spiderlily #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn

The autumn equinox coincides with the Buddhist observance of 'Shūki Higan-e' (秋季彼岸会), when offerings are made at family graves. Because of this the flower has, for many, come to symbolise the afterlife.

Higan (彼岸) translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the Sanzu River (三途の川 Sanzu-no-kawa/'River of the Three Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.

#Japan #spiderlily #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn

The autumn equinox coincides with the Buddhist observance of 'Shūki Higan-e' (秋季彼岸会), when offerings are made at family graves. Because of this the flower has, for many, come to symbolise the afterlife.

Higan (彼岸) translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the Sanzu River (三途の川 Sanzu-no-kawa/'River of the Three Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.

#Japan #spiderlily #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn

The autumn equinox coincides with the Buddhist observance of 'Shūki Higan-e' (秋季彼岸会), when offerings are made at family graves. Because of this the flower has, for many, come to symbolise the afterlife.

Higan (彼岸) translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the Sanzu River (三途の川 Sanzu-no-kawa/'River of the Three Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.

#Japan #spiderlily #higanbana #彼岸花 #autumn