ancient water clock

I went to “Tagiri pond“.

It was about an hour to reach there from Kokura.

People do not know what it is but I read that it was a “Water clock”.

I do not know spring water is still alive, it means the water flow is constant.

ancient water clock

ancient water clock

If ancient people placed the box that will be filled in 1 hour.

When overflows it shows the time one hour.

Maybe twelve boxes were there and people knew the time.

The emperor, who was in power at the time, had made this water clock.

The power also ruled the time, both Japan and the Western.

Moved to “Akamura“, an ancient capital city

ancient capital city Akamura

It is said that around the 3rd century, Japan had a queen, Himiko, who ruled Yamatai or Yamato.

It is not certain where the capital was.

I wanted to visit here in Akamura to see with my own eyes what Mr. Shinzo Fukunaga is telling about.

This is a basin, large and a great place to defend yourself against enemies.

There was no water issues.

If enough food is available, enough people can live there.

Kotohiki Waterfall is located upstream of the river.

Kotohiki waterfall

A Chinese koto master and a Japanese koto master performed together in front of this waterfall.

They were entertaining delegations from ancient China.

So people called  Kotohiki=koto-playing waterfall.

Moved to “Futago Shrine” a capital city in 7th century

Futago Shrine

Shrine stands on a hill or higher mountain.

This was part of the 7th century capital.

Futago Shrine

Futago Shrine

Futago Shrine

I was attracted to the theory that it was after the residence of the Soga clan.

It is said that they were domineering and lived in a place overlooking the capital, the emperor.

A dinner in “Yukuhashi” seafood.

flounder sashimi

Now i moved to “Yukuhashi” city, one of an ancient capital.

I chose seafood restaurant “Uoichi“.

Look at the artistic sashimi.

Tuna sashimi

Taste good.

fried octopus

Grilled shrimp

Every seafood was perfect.

I recommend you to visit here.

Sea bream chazuke

This is a typical dish, Sea bream sashimi and rice and hot green tea.

Mix gently and eat.

Coffee break

Zechariah 12:9

And on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.