Soni Plateau is famous for Japanese silver grass. Miki, the photographer couldn’t arrive here before sunset, but she seemed to enjoy Soni after sunset～♪♪  Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…

There are many traditions of lion dance handed down in the eastern region of Nara pref.It seems Miki, the photographer has seen many types of lion dance so far, but…

This dance is said to be originated from an old dance in Nara Period.  Original dance was performed to a god as an offering to cure disease, which Kasugaoh (son…

This was performed by young men in Kamifukawa-cho on 12th Oct, the festival eve.It seems casting used to be restricted to 17 years old and younger; however, due to a…

In this hall, these performers go around bamboo leaves and hand drums by big three jumps. This jumping performance is called Dengaku Yokotobi.Taken is eve of Autumn Festival at Yagyu…

This was taken when children’s lion dance was about to start as grandmas and grandpas were warmly looking at them.Mums were also watching them with Happi jacket on to support…

This shrine is famous for lion dance by children.According to Miki, the photographer, children’s dance looked as powerful as other adults’.Mums were watching their children^^Taken is Autumn festival of Murou…

Miki, the photographer has been to Hannya-ji Temple for many times, but it seems this was the first time to capture blue sky here…^^;She seems to prefer blue sky with…

Miyama thatch museum has got new roof in the last 20 years.Miki, the photographer had an opportunity to see the replacement process ^^This house was a 100-year old thatched house…

Bon Dance Festival was held at an open space nearby on the day, but the back of Nigatsudo Hall was not crowded at all, and very quiet.Taken on the 17th…

His heart must have been pounding!Inside the Ishibutai Burial Mound was lit up, but this place can be a bit scary for children as it is dark ^^Taken at Asuka…