The sky was crystal clear, and countless birds appeared that day.
At Kinkaku-ji Temple, more black-headed gulls (Yurikamome) gathered than ever before, and at Ryōan-ji, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter — a Japanese woodcock, seen only this day and never again.
This photo collection was taken just nine days after leaving the hospital, capturing the rebirth of life, light, and breath through nature.
The soundtrack features George Harrison’s final album — a meditation on silence, prayer, and the meaning of living.