Tag Archives: Nara

[Photoblog] Yamabushi’s Parade

Miki visited ‘Shimotsuki Festival’ in Gose city, Nara. More than 100 Yamabushi from all over Japan blew trumpet shells and paraded through the city. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

[Photoblog] Storytelling

‘Daimokutate’, a National Heritage, is held at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawacho, Nara. The narrator sits in a prescribed position and tells stories. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

[Photoblog] Nara Marathon

They run 10-kilometer Nara Marathon. Miki took this picture in front of the Colossal Hall of of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

[Photoblog] Fox Mask

Miki took this picture at “Haibara Aisakoisa Festival”. There was a girl among the carriers of the float. She was wearing a fox mask.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

[Photoblog] A King

Miki took this picture at Daibutsu pond in Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Mikoshi (portable shrine)

Miki took this picture at ‘Haibara Aisakoisa Festival’. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Mt. Wakakusayama

This is one of Japan’s three main night views. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Carpet of Camellias

Goshiki Tsubaki (five color camellias) of Byakugouji Temple is one of the three main camellias of Nara. Pink, white, pink and white camellias bloom from one camellia tree. Copyright(C) Miki…

[Photoblog] What’s This?

At Nara Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Inherit the Tradition

Miki took this picture at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawa cho, Nara. The traditional dramatic performance, “Daimokutate”, is designated as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

[Photoblog] Time-slip

Hokkiji Temple (National Treasure and World Heritage). The oldest three-storied pagoda existing in Japan. It was constructed in Asuka period (592-710). Horyuji Temple is located nearby. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

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