The Japanese Wisteria at Kasugataisha Shrine is about 800 years old. It has been growing in the precinct since the shrine was established. Since the Lord Fujiwara back then became…

There was a parade of monks and children from the new auditorium to the Southern Gate of Todaiji Temple. Children were so cute! Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

People from Tokushima people’s association dedicated Awaodori dance to Tanzan Shrine at Kemari Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki took this picture at the Big Hall of Yakushiji Temple (It is the hall they hold Saishoe Festival on May 4). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

May 5 is Children’s Day. Family with boys often fly carp streamers outside the homes. Miki took this picture at Ikomasanroku Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

It is said that Fujiwara Kamatari and Emperor Tenji discussed about striking the Soga Clan (Taika Reform in 645) over the Kemari (Japanese football) play. The festival is based on…

Miki took this picture at Nabananosato Flower Festival in Mie. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Rain-making rituals, ‘Tayama Flower Dance’ was held at Suwa Shrine in Muratayama, Minamiyamashiro, Kyoto. It is designated as the nation’s intangible folklore cultural assets. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Miki took this picture at ‘Haibara Aisakoisa Festival’. 4 set of Taiko drum rests and Futon Taiko drums were set up in front of the Chuo Library. Copyright(C) Miki  …

Miki visited ‘Shimotsuki Festival’ in Gose city, Nara. More than 100 Yamabushi from all over Japan blew trumpet shells and paraded through the city. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

‘Daimokutate’, a National Heritage, is held at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawacho, Nara. The narrator sits in a prescribed position and tells stories. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…