Due to heavy rain disaster occurred 2 years ago, lantern floating is no longer taken place during this festival; however, Miki, the photographer managed to see a beautifully illuminated shrine…

Jizo faith has been the most popular belief in history of people’s brief around Gango-ji Temple since medieval times.  This Jizo-e festival is memorial service for souls of the deceased…

Can you see a smile on her face? ＾＾Miki, the photographer have seen goldfish scooping stalls at many places, but it seems she often comes across with good catchers like…

It is getting slightly cooler as autumn approaches to Japan (but still hot…!).  Some may feel relieved as the hottest season is almost over, but some may feel sad as…

A variety of music were performed on a stage (the bottom right of the picture); some are played by Taisho-goto and brass band; there was also African music.Taken in Ryoto-e…

  Bon festival is one of the main event of summer in Japan.  During this festival, we honour our ancestor’s’ spirits, and prepare special offerings for them. There are some regional…

Taken is Jizo-bon festival at Ryosen-ji Temple, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Taken at Sarusawa-ike, one of the venues of Nara Tokae Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki, the photographer is happy that she managed to take a picture of typical scene of Tsuri-bashi Festival.Taken during Tsuri-bashi Festival at Totsukawa Village. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

The summer festivals which will for sure build enthusiasm among people all over Japan are forthcoming. The number of the dance fests during the summer time in Japan is countless;…

Nara Tokae lighting festival will be on during the period shown below～♪  Mon, 5th Aug.～Tue, 14th Aug. http://www.toukae.jp/Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!