Category Archives: Place

Abashiri Prison Museum : Japan’s Oldest Prison in Existence

Located in Amashiri, Hokkaido, Abashiri Prison Museum exhibits the real life of Japan’s northernmost prison which was once called “the hardest prison to escape” during the Meiji period (1868 to…

Doraemon Museum to Open

  If you are a big fan of Doraemon, you’ll really need to visit Japan after hearing this news! On September 3rd, the Doraemon museum (Fujiko F. Fujio Museum) opens…

[Photoblog] Evening Scene at Todai-ji

When the lanterns were lit, the sky was beautifully aglow. At Kagami Ike (Mirror Pond) in Todai-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

Local Character from Kochi Pref., “Skipjack Human”

JAPAN Style has introduced some unique local characters in Japan. Today, you are going to learn about another weird character, “Katsuo Ningen” which means “Skipjack Human.” He was created by…

[Photoblog] Prayers for Ancestors and Victims

2,500 lanterns were lined on the approach of Todai-ji temple for the Annual Memorial Service for the Ancestors (the Mantou-Koyou-E). Prayer for the quake and tsunami stricken area were written…

[Photoblog] Buddhist Memorial Service at Night

Todai-ji Temple Annual Memorial Service for the Ancestors (the Mantou-Koyou-E). The service was conducted in a solemn atmosphere. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)     This is…

[Photoblog] Flowing Beauty

The flowing patterns on the bamboos are so beautiful. It is a lighting event called “Mizuakari” from Kumamoto Prefecture touring Nara. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

1/1 Scale GUNDAM is Back to Odaiba

On Saturday, “Odaiba Gundam Project 2011” was opened at the Symbol Promenade Park in Koto-ward, Tokyo. This project features the exhibition of the parts of 18-meter 1/1 scale Gundam which…

Chill the Night! ICEBAR TOKYO

ICEBAR TOKYO in Ginza is a bar where it is perfect to hang out in the hot summer night. It is a bar made of crystal clear ice brought from…

[Photoblog] Candlelight in Kofuku-ji Temple

Candles were lit around Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara during Tokae (candlelight event). In the broad venue, this would be the place where you can feel the history of Nara the…

[Photoblog] Yosakoi Dance

She’s dancing Yosakoi originated in Kochi. Dancing on the lighted stage must feel good! The photo was taken at Onpara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

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