Kizuki Shrine enshrines Susanoo no mikoto, and a festival in relation to the legend of Yamata no orochi is held here in October every year.Miki, the photographer arrived at the…

Soni Plateau is famous for Japanese silver grass. Miki, the photographer couldn’t arrive here before sunset, but she seemed to enjoy Soni after sunset～♪♪  Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…

There are many traditions of lion dance handed down in the eastern region of Nara pref.It seems Miki, the photographer has seen many types of lion dance so far, but…

This dance is said to be originated from an old dance in Nara Period.  Original dance was performed to a god as an offering to cure disease, which Kasugaoh (son…

This was performed by young men in Kamifukawa-cho on 12th Oct, the festival eve.It seems casting used to be restricted to 17 years old and younger; however, due to a…

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 a performance by local students. People were having much fun♪♪Taken is Ryotoe at Sanryobo Tomb in Tsuge, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style! 

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…

Lanterns didn’t actively float down here, but Miki, the photographer found the atmosphere was very good. Taken is Isagawa Jizo-son floating lanterns ceremony. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…

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…

 Taken in front of Suzaku Gate of the Heijo Palace. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!