- Saturday, 11, 2020
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Japanese Friendship Garden
What could be more appreciated than a place of tranquility within an urban location? Good fortune as the garden assistant was from Japan. Naturally we reminisced about Japan and our longing to return. Her soft voice, bowing posture, and a smile incorporating her entire face brought warm memories of Japan for me.
Shachi is the mythical fish that sprays water and causes rain. Since the 15-century, they have been used as charms against fire and can be found on the ridge of roofs.
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Statue of Shachi
- Japanese Friendship Garden
Linda Scandore 
I didn’t know about Shachi! What a cool myth that he brings rain!
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Now I understand why Shachi appeared on homes and buildings in Japan. They were more than a work in art.
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How true. So much to learn in all about you see. ~linda
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