BobM
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I probably won't get to walk the Kumano Kodo this year, so I am reading a few books set in Japan instead. I have just started 'Beauty and Sadness' by the Nobel Laureate writer Yasunari Kawabata.
When the book was written in 1975 (according to the book), the sound of temple bells from all over Japan was played over the radio on New Year's Eve, always ending with the Kyoto bells. The commentators for the program would know all the bells by their sound and apparently became quite emotional when some particular bell sounded that resonated (sorry, could not help myself) for them.
What a beautiful custom! I wonder if it is still followed?
Best wishes for 2021
Bob M
When the book was written in 1975 (according to the book), the sound of temple bells from all over Japan was played over the radio on New Year's Eve, always ending with the Kyoto bells. The commentators for the program would know all the bells by their sound and apparently became quite emotional when some particular bell sounded that resonated (sorry, could not help myself) for them.
What a beautiful custom! I wonder if it is still followed?
Best wishes for 2021
Bob M