After looking at the calligraphy, step out onto the terrace and take in the view. Within that mountain range lies Mount Takamado. Every year on August 15th the “Okuribi” event takes place, where 108 bonfires are sparked upon the mountainside to create the biggest kanji character of 大 or “large” in Japan. The enormous blaze can be seen in outer space and carries consolation and prayer for those who have died in war or other disasters. We invite you to imagine how this would look from your room and compare it with the calligraphy.

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