On the way back from On-matsuri festival, Miki, the photographer took a walk around Naramachi town for the first time in years.  It seems it was cold on the…

Miki, the photographer found this photo from her old photo collection when she was organizing them. She sounded a bit sad that she will not be able to visit the…

Taken at Ikaruga town, Nara Pref. A tower behind these flowers is the three-storied pagoda of Hokkiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

The cosmos is shining in the autumn sky. The 24m-high three-storied pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

 Lotus flower at Todai-ji Temple in Nara. “Flower gives us peace of mind” Miki said. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

  Have you ever heard of the term dried flower girl (“dry flower joshi”)? Probably you have not. It literally refers to a girl who has given up on being…

Japanese people love good luck bringers! Among all kinds of auspicious things, I want to write about plants that are considered to be auspicious in Japan.   Hozuki -Ground Cherry…

The hydrangeas were lively after the rain. Miki took this picture at Yatadera Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

Miki took this picture at Yatadera Temple in Yamatokoriyama city, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

  Dandelions grow everywhere in Japan. Just like many other countries, they are used as remedy or for food. Flower, stem, leaf, and root… all parts of dandelion are edible….

Miki took this picture during the illumination period at Hannyaji Temple to enjoy cosmos gardens. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!