In September, Sentoe (one thousand lanterns) Festival is held at Chogakuji Temple and Ryutoe (willow lanterns) Festival is held at Kurozuka mounted tomb. The lanterns create a fantastic atmosphere in…

Miki took this picture on Jushichiya (August 17 on the Chinese lunar calendar) at Todaiji Temple. The sunset and night view from the Nigatsudo Hall is fabulous.  Copyright(C) Miki  …

Kid’s sumo tournament is held annually on September 15 at Mihashira Shrine in Kashiwate-cho, Kashihara city.Children between 1 year-old and late elementary grades took 3 bouts each. The older kids…

Miki took this picture at Junkei Festival held at Tsutsuijo Castle in Yamatokoriyama city.The female ninja is holding a throwing star in her hand.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

This picture of water hyacinths was taken at Motoyakushiji Temple Ruins (in Nara). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

It is a festival held in remembrance of virtue of Hieda No Arei (primarily known for being instrumental to the compilation of the Japanese text Kojiki in 712) at Meta…

Miki took this picture when she visited the temple in the evening of August 15.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Basara festival (dance teams in costumes dance in Nara city) is held in Nara city every summer. They are high-spirited. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

About 2,500 lanterns are lined up around the hall annually on August 15.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

This is the left hand of the Buddha statue of Todaiji Temple.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Fireworks festival is held at Ryosenji Temple (Nara prefecture) annually on August 22.They shoot off only 100 fireworks, but they are aggressive! Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)