Word and Image and essay

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sorry for being so horribly out of season! But the information hopefully is always welcome!

The seven grasses of autumn (aki no nanakusa) were often mentioned in verses of the Manyoshu, the earliest collection of Japanese poetry and song. Images of autumn grasses in a later anthology of court poetry, the Kokinshu, illustrate the culture of Heian Japan [784 - 1185] in a way that could not be captured by painting. Powerful and concise language draws out the subtle nuances of life and love at the time, just as nature and flowers invoke the mutable seasons of interior emotion.

It is through Yamanoue Okura’s coupled verse above that the seven autumn grasses gained renown. While it is uncertain who grouped these grasses together for the first time, they have indeed become deeply rooted in Japan’s daily life and history. Their presence in the gardens of the Heian aristocracy may well have been a great source of poetic inspiration, and still today grace gardens and fields.( Read more... )

Your Gackt Evening News - Gackt Army news report for August 17, 2009

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GACKT UNDERLAND updates

ALL RIDERS vs GREAT SHOCKER goes past 100 million yen in revenue! Thanks Masahiro Inoue for the info!

GACKT GOODS - sites taking pre-orders for GACKT 2010 Wall Calendar! Expected release date October 31, 2009 thanks Col. Midori and Sgt.Xrystalmad for info.

Camui Gakuen (Camui Academy) Newsletter in copies of The Next Decade singles promote a special event for Dears Official Fanclub members in November. Gackt will produce goods around a school theme. Thanks Capt. Ryuik for the info!

TAMALY BAR at Gackt.com
Gorgeous cocktails, one is named 'Dears' another 'LU:NA'

ANIMELO SUMMER FESTIVAL 09
Comments from guest artists, and a space for Gackt when he's ready
http://pc.animelo.jp/rebridge/whatsnew/?p=090807_ch

MASAHIRO INOUE as RIDERMAN
Continues Polaroids he's made over the last few days during the All Riders vs Great Shocker Movie Roadshow, this time as Riderman!
http://ameblo.jp/masahiro-inoue/entry-10321971474.html

TODAY in GA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SILVRELODE!
The Next Decade Regular CD in Scans
Masahiro as Yuuki JouG by Col. Midori in Graphics
Gackt Idol Your Favorite Gackt Collaborator(s)
NewType featuring Gackt and Masahiro Inoue in Scans
Word and Image
Word and Image with essay on The Seven Grasses of Autumn in Japanese Culture
GA Members Only morning news post

GACKT IDOL Your Favorite Gackt Collaborator(s)

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You may vote for up to FIVE, but not everyone!
Poll open until Thursday
Results Friday!

[Poll #1445232]

Image seeks Words, gsoh, music-lover, no ties, just for fun

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Just for tanfouk 

August 18th!

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All The Best Major!