Takanoha-susuki (zebra grass): Jochi-ji

 

Susuki (Japanese plume grass): Kita-kamakura

Susuki, Japanese silver grass; Kita-kamakura

Susuki (Japanese pampas grass) in Meigetsu-in

Enokorogusa (Orthetrum albistylum speciosum）grass in Urigayatsu valley

The golden yellow spikes of Enokorogusa, which means dogtail-grass, are swaying to the soft breeze in the brilliant sunlight of early autumn.

Although these spikes usually herald the advent of pleasant autumn, the intense heat is still remaining behind persistently without knowing the end of late summer.

Soon the seasons turns as always and crisp autumn arrives once more at the gardens of zen to bring elegant and delicate beauties peculiar to this harvest season.

Susuki (Japanese pampas grass) in Jyochi-ji temple

The crystal clear sunlight of late autumn can vividly reveal every beauty of nature. The shining spikes of "Susuki" grass are swaying peacefully in a mellow wind in front of the bell tower of this quiet temple.

"Susuki" is one of the "Aki-no-nanakusa" (seven typical kinds of autumnal plants in Japan) which are the traditional subjects for Japanese classic fine arts.