Wearing lights on a Tempyo Period (729-749) costume for the Tempyo Gyoretsu Procession (^_^). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

400 fireworks were set off near the Council Hall in the Heijo Palace, which was the Imperial Palace of Japan between year of 710 and 784. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

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…

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…

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)  …

“It’s a tea whisk, a tea whisk!” Miki heard someone calling the candle artwork a bamboo whisk for making Japanese tea (^_^) At Kasuganoenchi. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

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…

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)  …

Found a big Doraemon Dakko-chan (embraceable doll), Miki released the shutter in spite of herself. At Onpara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

The moon was floating beautifully above the Ukimido, a hexagon hall in the Nara Park. It means “Floating Moon Hall.” Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

Watching Onpara Festival Firework Display through a torii gate at Omiwa Shrine. Beautiful! (This is a composite of two photos.)Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…