Tsukubai, Nikko. Japan Art Print

In Japan, a Tsukubai is a stone sink at the entrance to holy places to allow visitors to purify themselves through ritual hand washing and mouth rinsing. This type of ritual cleaning is customary for guests attending a tea ceremony or visiting the gardens of a Buddhist temple. The name comes from the verb Tsukubau which means to bow down, an act of humility.

Au Japon, un Tsukubai est un lavabo en pierre aménagé à l'entrée des lieux saints pour permettre aux visiteurs de se purifier par le lavage rituel des mains et le rinçage de la bouche. Ce type de nettoyage rituel est la coutume pour les invités assistant à une cérémonie du thé ou visitant les jardins d'un temple bouddhiste. Le nom vient du verbe Tsukubau qui signifie se prosterner, un acte d'humilité.

As far as I can remember I have always taken pictures. I started with the things around me, the people I knew, then during my life, as my horizon widened, I photographed all over the world. For a long time I refused to market my photos, treasured as treasures on my hard drives and on the walls of my house, proudly showing them to a few friends during passionate discussions about trips made or to be made. Then one day a gallery owner specializing in Japan suggested that I exhibit and sell some photos. Thus was born the idea of ​​maybe ... one day, to share them. Today I present to you some pictures taken from my treasure. I hope you will enjoy them and that they will make you travel a bit in my memories. Aussi loin que je me...