nature (n.):
totality of all living beings and non-living elements that interact in complex ways and are part of a specific cycle

自然 (shizen):
creature that has created itself

synthesis (n.):
act in which two or more elements or parts are combined to form something new and holistic

analysis (n.):
a whole is broken down into its components

“To become one with nature is challenging when nature itself shows two faces.”

“While the expectation of cherry blossom petals dancing in the wind takes the mind of the imminent threat of typhoons and earthquakes, Japan’s streams, flanked by cherry blossom trees, remain trapped in their concrete embankments.”

"Strictly speaking, there are no such things as natural disasters"