Totate Festival is held by 4 areas; each area has a captain and sub captain, and their solidarity is great.Taken during Totate Festival of Kushsitamahimenomikoto Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

This fire festival is held to pray for a good harvest in autumn.  This massive torch, called ‘Tonobori’ is 90cm round, approx. 8m long and weighs 100kg. Young people carry…

Last month, there was an event called, ‘Aqua Metropolis Osaka 2012 (official: http://www.osaka-info.jp/suito2012/ )’ held in Osaka to enjoy water side of the area.  Today, I would like to introduce…

“Optimus Prime” found at Wonder Festival 2010 in Japan. It’s been 2 years since the event was held, but it still has a strong impact for me. Copyright(C) japan_style   This is…

In this hall, these performers go around bamboo leaves and hand drums by big three jumps. This jumping performance is called Dengaku Yokotobi.Taken is eve of Autumn Festival at Yagyu…

This shrine is famous for lion dance by children.According to Miki, the photographer, children’s dance looked as powerful as other adults’.Mums were watching their children^^Taken is Autumn festival of Murou…

This is the most exciting scene of “Nagasaki Kunchi” festival.   Nagasaki Kunchi is the most famous festival in Nagasaki prefecture, Japan. It began as a celebration of autumn harvests in the…

Taken at Kawara-dera Temple. Marble foundation stones and remains of the tower were lighted up. Asuka Lighing festival is an event to light-up major historical remains, temples/shrines etc. such as Ishibutai Kofun…

Bon dance in front of the world heritage, Zaodo Hall ～♪  There was a contestant of Yukata Beauty Contest ^^ Taken is Yoshino Gongen Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

The number of lanterns was reduced this year, so only the front and the back of this venue were lighten up. Taken in front of Heijokyo Palace, which was a Tenpyo…

Miki, the photographer found adorable little brother and sister, taking pictures of Horanya Fire Festival. Even such small children have a degital camera… (surprising!) Taken at Hachiman shrine during Horanya Fire Festival. Copyright(C) Miki…