"Last time I came to take a photo of Jufukuji, the roof on the gate was covered with snow. A young girl was petting a stray cat. I took a photo of them together, with the snow on the walkway as a background. ...

Today as I ready my camera, an older couple passes through. I am able to get a shot of them as they advance towards the temple. The gate makes a perfect frame for the walkway. ...

"Masaoka Shiki's disciple, Takahama Kyoshi, has a grave here, as does Kyoshi's daughter Hoshino Tatsuko. Kiyoshi still has family living in Kamakura. His granddaughter Hoshino Tsubaki, and great-grandson Hoshino Takashi, carry on the family tradition as haijin."

Hoshino Takashi leads the WHCtakashi internet kukai.