Category Archives: Culture

[Photoblog] Danjiri, the Decorative Portable Shrine

It seems this was the first occasion when Miki, the photographer saw Danjiri in Imai-cho!Taken during Imai-cho street walking event. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Cerebrate with Rope

People who have something to cerebrate are bound by the rope in the picture.Taken is Rope rituals in Yabe, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

18th World Heritage Site in Japan! Tomioka Silk Mill of Japan

Eagerly awaited new world heritage sites were announced, and I’m glad to announce that one of our important cultural properties, Tomioka Silk Mill was added to the world heritage site!! So…

[Photoblog] Spring Festival

This approx. 1,000-year-old event shows how Princess Chujo became a Buddha in her life.This event is an intangible folk cultural asset of Japan.Miki, the photographer took this by extending her…

[Photoblog] Girl Having Fun in Kimono♪

There were many children joined this parade.Taken during Memorial marching ceremony at Taima Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Omikoshi Portable Shrine

Miki, the photographer thought that those girls who were in charge of photo taking were also having a good time♪Taken is Spring Omiwa Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

[Photoblog] Spiritual Barrier Made by Rope

Straw festoon used during Shunie ritual has Nusa or plated paper streamers, which is deeply associated with Shintoism and Shikimi or Japanese star anise which is deeply linked to Buddhism.Taken…

Unique Hina Dolls Display in Japan

As some of you may know, 3rd March was Dolls’ festival day in Japan!  It is a day for girls, and parents wish for girls’ healthy growth. Traditionally, households with…

[Photoblog] Shunie Torch of Todaiji-Temple

It seems Miki, the photographer took pictures of this event from cameraman seats section by the car park for the first time.Taken is Shunie event at Todaiji-Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

[Photoblog] Red and Green Ogres

After a service at a temple, these ogres visit houses in the area of the temple.Taken is Setsubun or the traditional end of winter rituals at Chogosonshiji-temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

[Photoblog] Rope to Exorcise Evil Spirits

Kanjonawa rope is hang around the entrance of a village and in the ground of a shrine to welcome deities and Buddhas and exorcise evil spirits from outside of the…

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