It is the five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple dusted with snow. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Miki took this picture from Mikagedo at Toshodaiji Temple. Since it was a cloudy night, it took a long time for the moon to be in sight. People burst into…

Miki took this picture on Jushichiya at Nigatsudo at Todaiji Temple. Of course everyone who visits Nigatsudo wants to take a picture of these hanging lanterns. ^_^ Copyright(C) Miki  …

Miki took this picture at the Cloister of Asukanohikari Festival. The spider lilies in the paddies in Asuka are very beautiful. It was the season for spider lilies to bloom….

Miki took this picture at Mantoe on Higan at Hozanji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Mantoe is held annually on September 23 at Hozanji Temple. They serve sweets and green tea for free! They also give out the food and drinks which were served as…

Kangetsusanbutue Festival is a Buddhist memorial service to enjoy the harvest moon and commemorate Jianzhen, a Chinese monk who helped to propagate Buddhism in Japan in the 7th century.The roof…

Miki took this picture at the Cloister of Asukanohikari Festival. Okadera temple is known for the Japan’s biggest statue and rhododendron.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Miki took this picture at the Cloister of Asukanohikari Festival. It is not a theatrical show. LoL Children were playing in front of illuminated building paintings. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

Miki took this picture at Nigatsudo Hall in Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Bantoro (ten thousand garden lanterns) Festival was held at Kasugataisha Shrine on September 18 as one of the events to celebrate 1,300 anniversary of the establishment of Heijo-kyo. Copyright(C) Miki…