This traditional event of Soni village has a 300-year of history. Taken at Kadofusa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

 An autumnal scene～♪ On the way home from Yagyu, pampas grasses (‘susuki’ in Japanese) were shining, catching the light of the setting sun. Taken in Tawara Area, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki…

This ceremonial dance in Shintoism originated from Mai dance, which was performed to pray to gods of shrine for special wishes. Later, Mai dance was formalized as Miko Kagura for…

The cosmos is shining in the autumn sky. The 24m-high three-storied pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

Ninja and Samurai performance at Junkei Festival held at the Ruins of Tsutsui Castle in Yamatokooriyama, Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

The backs of Shinto priests and maidens are so dignified. Shukitaisai (ceremony to pray for a bountiful harvest) at Oyamato Shrine in Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

The shoes are called asa-gutsu, which are worn by Shinto priests for ceremonial occasions. “Clop-clop” The sound of the shoe stepping on sand is very comforting. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

Miki happened to meet women in costumes of kimono in Asuka Period (592-710) at the Itabukinomiya ruins. The building behind them is Tachibana Temple where it is said that Prince…

Three-storied pagoda under sheep clouds. At Hokki-ji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Ikaruga, Nara. Thins pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter←…

A play about tragic story of Princess Hashihito (?-665) was performed by a theatrical troupe“Jiku” at Asuka Kazebutai Stage in Asuka Historical National Government Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter←…

The Noh play themed water pollution was performed at Hachimanbori Festival held in Hachimanbori, Shiga Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!