Ninja and Samurai performance at Junkei Festival held at the Ruins of Tsutsui Castle in Yamatokooriyama, Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

The backs of Shinto priests and maidens are so dignified. Shukitaisai (ceremony to pray for a bountiful harvest) at Oyamato Shrine in Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Miki happened to meet women in costumes of kimono in Asuka Period (592-710) at the Itabukinomiya ruins. The building behind them is Tachibana Temple where it is said that Prince…

Three-storied pagoda under sheep clouds. At Hokki-ji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Ikaruga, Nara. Thins pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter←…

A play about tragic story of Princess Hashihito (?-665) was performed by a theatrical troupe“Jiku” at Asuka Kazebutai Stage in Asuka Historical National Government Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter←…

 Iaikiri was performed at Junkei Festival held at the ruins of Tsutsuijo, Yamatokooriyama, Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

Gagaku (old Japanese court music) and kagura (sacred Shinto music and dance) were dedicated to the god at Omiwa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

A retro game arcade in Skyland Ikoma (Ikoma Sanjo Yuenchi), an amusement park that opened in 1929. While other amusement parks were closed, it is one of the rare parks…

Dance performance by the group Fujin was really cool (^_^) at Basara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

View from the Amusement Park Ikoma, which is top of the mountain Ikoma, Nara. Only in summer, the park opens during night. Many guests must made great summer memories at…

Bambi got bigger! It’s too cute (^_^)  A deer in Nara Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!