Kyoto

To me, this looks like split bamboo.

The taxis have a variety of charming lighted signs on top.

And there they are - the ducks!

Moso bamboo. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllostachys_edulis

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis). I have always wanted to see a bamboo forest, and I finally did. This is very thick and tall. It is silent, moist and cool under the bamboo. The fronds make a lovely sound in the breeze. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllostachys_edulis

I have always wanted to see a bamboo forest, and I finally did. This is very thick and tall. It is silent, moist and cool under the bamboo. The fronds make a lovely sound in the breeze. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllostachys_edulis AA283 Beauty in nature.

I have always wanted to see a bamboo forest, and I finally did. This is very thick and tall. It is silent, moist and cool under the bamboo. The fronds make a lovely sound in the breeze. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllostachys_edulis AA243 Splendor

AA234 Can you find it?

Moso (Phyllostachys edulis), a giant timber bamboo. Can reach 90 feet! Native to China. I have always wanted to see a bamboo forest, and I finally did. This is very thick and tall. The tall fronds make a soft rustling sound in the breeze. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllostachys_edulis

This ceremony is just as quiet, precise and solemn as you have heard. Its significance is something like this: "You, my guest, are so important to me and I respect you so much that I will serve you only the best possible tea, with the utmost care." It is hospitality in its purest and most elaborate form. It took about 30 minutes to complete and eating the soft rice cake "pastries" on the napkins is the first step. The proceedings filled me with awe, peace and gratitude.

A very old, traditional tea house on the grounds of Kodai-ji. muza-chan.net/japan/index.php/blog/masterpieces-japanese-traditional-architecture-nijiriguchi AA257 Keeping history.